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the cost of the proposed reduction Would ot excead $160,000. Edmund L. Baylies representing the Vanderbilt and other interests concerned in the sug- Gested improvement declared that the 1 Cat Of the improvement, including dam- Hg to Af een on ‘by property own- ould amount to $2,628,619. TE BOARD VOTES FOR WALK fourth street between tween Thirty-fourth and Thirty-fth streets, — TAX LAW CALLED “CHAOTIC,” RADICAL REVISION NEEDED. State Board of Commissioners Present Figures in Report to the Legislature. ALBANY, April §—The population of New York State has increased in fitt yeare from 3,880,735 to 9,113,614, w! taxes for the same period hi creased from $18,966,0% to $299,504, more than 1,168 per cent. The ratio of Increase in taxes over increase in popu- lation is 8.62 per cent. The State Board of Tax Commisstoners, pointing out these figures in their annual report to the Legisleture, declare the present ta law to be “chaotic and confusing and in need of immediate and radical revie- fon and codification.” “The extent to To Be Sly: ea Feet Wide and Extend From Sea Gate to Old Dreamland Site. ———e | WATER PLAN DROPPED. Boatd Decides That Indepen- dent Supply for Brookfyn Will Not Be Needed. Phe Board of Watimate to-day ap- Proved the plan for the proposed walk At Coney Island to be built at the ex- ‘Pense of the property owners benefited. ‘The walk will extend from Sea Gate to the old Dreamiand park aite, a dis- tance @ mile and one third. A Beach ont ie part of the project. ‘Twenty-seven acres of submerged land will be reclaimed. need of a quate legisiat: property, has been recommended by the State Board for years past.” HAY'S HAIR HEALTH The walk is to de sixty feet wide and ‘will Ge bullt of steel and cement. Forty Per cent. of the property needed to carry out the improvement has been Promised to the city. More than $10,000 @ | aneny informed the Board to-tay that | { President Moaneny presented & reso- lution calling for the removal of street | NEY ISLAND: sidewalk obstructions on Thirty-: Park avenues and on Park avenue be-| providing; for the equitable taxing of this class of| THE FAVORITE ‘anaes Women Give This the Preference It’s the easiest way to keep your hair natural colored and youthful-look- Abe prevent it ate k ‘turning gray. as will be spent by the city for surveys in jection with the work of land rec- tion. Other matters disposed of by the Boaré to-day included the determination of the city to abandon the $47,000,000 pldn to provide for Brookiyn an in- dependent supply of water from Suf- folk. President Strauss of the Board of Water Supply {fformed the Board that water in abundance from the Cat- skills will be flowing into Brooklyn in 19%, 80 that the outlay of millions for an independent supply will be unneo essary. Walter J. Dugan, representing the en- sineere and firemen of the Fire Depart- migitg asked that action be taken with reference to increasing salaries of the men in those divisions. “I shall be frank with you, ing roa to every woman than cara el The Seana, safest and easicat, way is to use Hair Health. Gives absolute atdienea and a few appli- cations will restore it to its natural color—remove all traces of Dandruff and give vitality and life to gray and lifeless hai Nature intended that eve » youthful look- Don’t neglect it—help her sidog jBesutial hai ae than any- thing el contributes to a woma! looks. Health one Mayor, addressing Dugan. “‘N. has been contemplated in the buds but I shall look after that. The police have also asked for an increase. I shall appoint a committee to look after both matters.” inal action will be taken by the dn two weeks on the plan to r the grado of Park avenue at ‘Tiirty-fourth etreet. President Mc- ing thousat Ca ‘s hair dark, bepatital It’s 60 ai to when you oe hh eyeit difference it ma! in your appearance. hes ‘natu STERN BROTHERS : New Spring styles in high grade , Men’s and Young Men’s Apparel in the most seasonable fabrics are now being shown. _ Also for To-morrow and Saturday, a Special Sale of A 1+ 350 Silk Lined Spring Suits ef Soft Flannels, Worsteds and Cassimeres, in pencil stripes, checks end colors; Plain and Fancy Blue Serges in conservative or models, two or three button effects, and the new Four Sack Coat with straight cut front, sizes 34 to 46, in regular es stout proportions, $ a « '24.50 - Actual Values $35.00 to 40.00 240 Silk Lined Spring Overcoats of Blas 51 Gray Sef Soft Materials, models, with silk or siet-feand legate, Full ie ned: “1h She On ie with or belt backs, in navy blue, blue gray and Camisidee ay oneal ak fined * 25.00 Actual Values #35.00 to 40.00 STERN BROTHERS To-morrow, Friday, an Important Offering of omen and Men’s Hosiery "Sr : agen Me le tops, soles and i, Value 35c Pair, "eo Imported Lisle Hose, Waneer: po! ih 5 a 25¢ gauze, weight, with aE tee clin cede ©” Vale 65 Pai, ot GBP "e Silk Hose, iy white and tan, with double c Fil tops, soles and heels, Value $1.00 Pair, at 68 Women’s Black Silk Hose with silk or lisle feet, Value $1.35 Pair, at 93° Women’s Black Silk Hose, with openwork insteps, in new designs, Value $3.00 Pair, Fo a ee cee ie Pe BOS Peis West 23d and 22d Streets $2.15 1.00 acm? H. Macy & Co.'s Attractions Are Their Low Prices Macys TAILORED SUITS _ in Many MODISH MODELS The military smartness of a Suit at $74.7S—a copy of a ‘‘Dre- coll’’ model, commends it to the woman seeking distinction in dress. Cleverly fashioned of wool poplin in a dark rich sapphire, blue, with scarlet satin collar and cuffs embroidered in white and blue, this Suit has an elaborately braided blouse-coat and a tunic skirt with braided panel front. A black satin girdle with huge bow adds a smart note of style tothis very Parisian costume. In the New Department—Third Fleer. of Novelty Whipcord A very graceful model (as illust: —the jaunty blouse-coat, slightly red back and front, with a shaped pep- sll finished with strappings prabek The round collar is button trim- irs med ‘and the softly draped revers are of au de cygne in matching color. ining of peau de cygne ishand-tailored, and in every detail of finish equal to that of a custom tailored coat. The skirt is gracefully draped at the side in habit effect and at the back is finished with strappings and buttons. See Smart Suits mie of a Bernard Model he jaunty coat of this model is cut on very clever lines, straight in front and with clusters of fine tucks the back, which is belted andtrimmed with novel buttons. Adjustable collar vestee and cuffs are of eponge in contrasting color, and the three-quarter sleeves are also finely tucked. The skirt, with inverted pleats down the straight lines, with a wide cluster of tiny ie extending from girdle to foot. h tilled in ge hoy bn we, Fashionable FROCKS pe front, is on down the back, For the smartest Spring and Summer Dressesvoile isa favor- ed fabric and, trimmed with the new heavy laces or hand-em- broidered, is used for the most charming models. White voile is combined with rose colored chiffon in a one piece frock at $56.75, The panels, front and back, are outlined with heavy floral embroidery and the entire dress is embroidered in dotted effect. Black velvet buttons trim the robe front and the girdle is also of the velvet, affording a smart contrast. |_Tn the New Departisent—Third Floor. | avis aad Chifen $11.74 Stri tissue voile of very superior curt used for the model, illus- traled, which is cut. on the newest lines, with pointed bodice effect, kimono sleeves and draped skirt. The tunic of chiffon is of Russian blouse style with wide sailor collar of embroidered net; shadow lace frills finish the sleeves and waist front, and the girdle is of velvet ribbon. In black-and-white or in navy-and-white coile with black or blue chiffon. White Voile Dresses A most effective Frock bbe froma Paris model. The finely tucked bodice is mounted on white net and has deep pointed cape collar, wide revers and deep cuffs of heavy macrame lace. A irdle of velvet ribbon—drawn through uckle effects of the lace, joins the dainty waist with the tucked skirt, which is trimmed with wide bands of the laces, Charmeuse Dresses Hand'Embroidered $19.74 A Russian Coat-Dress effect, the vest hand-embroidered in heavy silks, the round collar of embroidered batiste combined with Venise lace. A folded girdle joins the blouse bodice and the cutaway peplum and the skirt is on the most fashionable straight lines. Is an excellent quality of charmeuse— Copenhagen, taupe, tan and “‘Nellrose.” LACE NECKWEAR At Special Prices An Importer’s Sample Stock of Genuine Hand-Made Laces, in Princess, Bohemian, Cluny and Flauen Neckwear, in a varied assortment of all that is prettiest and newest in dainty collars and yokes. Collars and Yokes, 24c, 49c, 69c, 89c, $1.49 New shapes and styles in round,, and collars of fine Princess lace, many square and fancy shapes, collars of| with medallions of imitation Rose exquisite hand-made laces~beautiful} Point, others with delicate fern leaf feuine Cluny square and round col-| motifs. Fancy collars with deep lars, white and ecru Venise collars} revers and extra large shaw! collars with dainty flower motifs and lovely] with deep pointed backs of Princess Bohemian yokes and collars in many] lace are very effective and pretty for fetchi les and patterns. Es; Coats and Dresses. clally qagpty and pretty are the yokes! Mala Vier, Bresdwas. THE EVENING WORLD, THURSDAY, APRIL 38,.1919.. At Very SPECIAL PRICES} SALE OF RUGS CONTINUES | Savings of 14 to 4 pap Raf nha a ag patterns and colori R. H. Macy & Co.'s Attractions Are Thelr Low Prices 2214 in. 96in. up to Il waierisit Seats Youn Gresteee, Herald Square, Se Reel Herald Square, Kae” Bron way, 30hts 3B. ‘34th be 26th Se. OSTRICH PL UME HATS ~ Young Men’s CLOTHES — Men’s CLOTHES ac oe wrsho $9. 89 “To be well dressed at a moder- ate outlay is not so much a The pictu ng X Delon matter of knowing how, as of in our last weel sale were knowing where to go for your received with such favor that to clothes,” Liat hala ie Cotte ied voe During the 5 hae few weeks hundreds of oung men, after a careful scrutin} Al the same Ke of Hat again this Yarlous showings of Spr ng end The tapes are just a trifle at Macy's. MAM ae 0 buy different—a little more piquant This is no surprise to ws, for Macy's offers only the newest models (such as in a Atle of ve brim, rag ak is also greater variety from are sponsored by the best custom tailors) which to select. in weollens of quality, of the newest po yl tones and patterns. Prices are notably Jiustrated is a chaning new moderate for such clothes—indeed, “Lowe eo bb on ee many est-in-the-City.” = Tegal straw, ‘Enc Suits at $14.75, $18.50, $19.75 in adouble plume effect ts a full and $24.75 and graceful Ostrich feather trimming. These Hats are in: Black-with-white, cee tata Giger purple, navy, green or in all” Macy, green or in An Attractive Display of 600 pla New Tailored and ‘Semi-Dress Hats at $4.96, $5.94 and $6. 89 paarming Spring Hats'in the very newest shapes, including smart effects. In black, with combinations of other colors—or in navy, red, [stl and other modish fahren shades—Hats that are extremely ‘oming and are Cel ee Hats that have all the appear- ance of Bigher riced Millinery—but which, in accordance with the Macy policy, are offered at ‘‘Lowest in the City” Prices. Second F.. Bway. Women’s $3.00 Taffeta Silk Umbrellas, $1.89 Dainty but serviceable Umbrellas made of fine durable Taffeta silk with long dark-wood handles, in Mission styles. Full size, neatly and substan- tially made. A splendid assortment, fashioned on American and English models. Hi or soft-rolling lapels, besides a num clever styie- features not to be seen any: where but at Macy's. All are to be had in plain grays, gray mixtures, blue mixe tures, and in two-toned gray and brown striped effects. The Newest “Patch Pocket’’ Lounge Suits are $18.50, $19.75, $22.50 and $24.75 Literally “soft as a handkerchief"'—the entire absence of stiff canvas, haircloth and padding being offset by clever “hand tailor ing. Flannels are the Layette sin Braye dark gray stripes, blue or bla lack with f stripes. Blue Serge Suits, $14.75 and $19.75 Color is the only point of resemblance between Macy's blue Serge Suits and apparently similar Suits shown elsewhere. Macy's Suits of blue serge are fashioned on the same clever modeis as those in other materials, and every inch of the fabric used is colors fast. The tailoring, too, is of unusually high qu quality. Young Men’s Raincoats, $9.50 to $22.50 Spring Top-Coats, $19.75 Plain or fancy fabrics, quarter or half silkelined. BOYS’ Spring CLOTHES SA ee to you of 14 to materials, and are in plain with white hair-line spe faint brown stripes, and brown with light chalke! Equally appropriate and useful for sun or rain. Colors are fast. Main Fleer, Broadway and 85th. $12.00 400-Day CLOCKS Special at $5.49 sexx: |) Wind them once a year—that's all! Some people call them “Anniversary” Clocks for this reason, They are excellent time-keepers. Accurate to a high degree. Dependable and need no attention. They sland 12 inches high, and the delicate working parts are protected (as illustrated) by a crystal dome which allows you to study the clever principle of the construction. In addition, these Clocks are highly ornamental. The visible mechanism is all of fine polished brass, and the face has larger and more legible numerals than is usual with Clocks of this size. Demonstration of SEWING MACHINES and Attachments —Are being heldjin the New Parlorson the FourthFloor, Rear, where dainty caps and aprons are made while you wait, done entirely with the new Greist attachments. Hemsare turned, stitched, and lace sewed on in one process, and tiny tucks, shirring and braiding done in marvelously little time. One of the newest attachments for which there is no charge with a “Macy” Machi a Patent Needle Threader, which threads the needle in a twinkling, in no way interfering with the work of the Machine. ‘diane Hane Bina nner spect, $17.89 -Sémilar Machines elsewhere $22.00 10 $25.00. An excellent Machine with hand drop head, lock-stitch, five- drawer model, with mechanism protected from dust. Auto- matic tension, release, bobbin-winder, self-threading shuttle and belt replacer. Stitch may be regulated from six to twenty-four stitches to the inch, the accurate “take-up” making stitches even and true. Sewsas well on the heaviest materials as on the sheerest. Bobbin can be wound without removing sewing. The case is substantially made of highly polished oak. Macy’s Bll Macy's “New Emp Machine $14.89 Parlor Cabinet Meine $27.75 Afine Machine with hand italy head, When noi in use, this Machine thierdrawer model, with polished most attractive piece of fi frame. Similar machines olse- oak the cabinet is artistically mi where, $18.00 to $20.00. to $20.00. highly polished and hand-rubbed pam Macy’s 's “New Empire Automatic drop-head model, fitted Empire” with two drawers. Similar machines Sewing Machine $19.74 scehrr ares Made with large, high arm, afford- ing ample room Yoraewing lan pieces, automatic — dropshead five drawers, Frame of highly" polished oak, vest Ay snachines elsewhere from $22.00 to $25.00. Macy’s “Red Star” Sewing Machines $14.89 Polished 02 woodwork, autornatic drop head, fitted with five drawers. se machines elsewhere, $18.00 We illustrate atove a double-breasted Norfoth Suit at $7.94, & Single-breasted Norfolk at $6.49, a Washable Russian Suit at $3.74, and a Washatle Sailor Suit at $1.89, Washable Suits, 98c to $4.74 Repps, percales, galateas, linens, etc., in white or colors, Russian or Sailor models. Woolen Suits, $2.97 to $9.74 Sailor or Russian blouse models, in blue blue serges and mixed cheviots, Washable Norfolk Suits, $2.89 to $5.94 Of white duck, of tan or grey crash and linen, All-Wool Norfolk Suits, $4.96 to $14.74 Blue serges apd mixtures, Twelve different models, For | boys of 6 te 6 to 18 years, EXTRA-TROUSER SUITS, $4.96, $6.49, $6.94, $8.94, $9.74 and $12.74 Norfolk and double-breasted models. Spring Reefers, $2.97 to $12.74 For boys of 2% to 10 years. Of blue serges, tweed, mixe tures, and of tan covert cloth. Boys’ Rain-Coats, $4.96 to $9.74 Guaranteed waterproof. Smart in cut and of excellent finish, Cravenetted Re Rain-Coats, $7.49 Of Priestley's “Rosebery” cloth, in tan or olive. Sizes 8 to 18 years, Second Floor, 88th S¢.. Beas. Week-End CANDY Specials *e== Made in the Macy Candy Kitchens at 517-527 West 35th Street, of the purest and best materials only, Sold net weight, exclusive of the carton, Milk Chocolate Fruit and Nut Kisses (Ib.) 29¢ Whipped Creams (Ib.) 24 Assorted kinds and very toothe Deliciouscreams, covered with | 80M. Macy's Milk Chocolate, which} Broadway Nut Goodies Goodies (hs) 260 is of the highest grade, Usually 39¢, Crisp and melt in — the mouth. Molasses Black Home-Made Fudge (Ib.) 15¢. Walnut Puffs (Ib.) 24 Assorted vanillaand chocolate, Exquisite gjd-fashioned con+| Glace Caramels (Ib.) 2he . fections, Mocy'sumus apenas. Macy's “Red Star” Apron Front Machine $17.49 Veo with deep drawers, with polished oak frame, imilar machines elsewhere, $21.00 10 $24.00, Macy’s “Red Star” Sewing Machine $19.89 Automatic drupehead model, litted with four drawers, Highly polished oak woodwork, Similar machines elsewhere. 823.00 to $2510). Ffunl setot ihe newest attachments. arpffler, binder, shirring blade, tucker y of stee!, heavily nickel af es Tachines— ive differer nt width hemmers, all plated, Autores e+ ler without charge