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Se oN hen oe PMs Bb se TOMKINS FOUGHT PRIVATE GRAB OF CTY WATERFRONT Ousted After Telling the Mayor Great Improvements Were in Danger. TOO MUCH HARMONY. Lost Job for Insisting on Free and Unimpeded Rail Ac- cess to Docks. Wear-et-hand harmony between the Mayor, hie Dock Commissioner and the committees of the Board of Eatl- fmate fe dangerous to the city and its factiities, in the opinion of former Commissioner Calvin Tomkins, a was ousted by Mayor Gaynor be- Pause he didn't agree with the others. “With all sides acting together now,” Tomkine said to-day, is more Ukely there will be early action on matters, and right there ia where lee, & “AR the present time thore are three Den’ for a freight subway aime et the same thing, and the Hush Terminal Company ‘Would like to dispose of ite warehouses on the Brooklyn water front to the city, but retain ownership of the railroad it owns along the margin, FORCED THE BOARD TO DROP THE BUSH DEAL. “I Nave succeeded in blocking the Bush deal «o far. ‘The Board of Katl- mate and its terminal committee en+ tered into negotiations with Irving T. Bush and his company, the whole of Which has never been told, but I sue: ceeded in ing obstructions in the way of the closing of the deal which has forced the Woard to drop It. 1 also! opposed the New York Central plan. , The Willoughby scheme has just been) filed.” Mr. Tomkins is of the opinion that the climax to his continued controversy with the Mayor and the board waa his letter of March 27 on the subject of the pending dock leginiation Initiated by the city over his head, he claims, as was told exclusively in The Evening World yesterday, “But I was only one of the Dock Commissioners in recent days,” he said, “As @ matter of fact, there were four of them. Borough President MoAneny had his engineer doing dock work; Mr. Mitchel, the President of the Board of Aldermen, had an engineer under his direction doing dock work, and Comp- troller Prendergast ha@ an engineer on An eminent skin specialist recently tHE EVENING WORLD, aimilar @uty, when the work should have been done exclusively by the Dock Commissioner's engineer, FREE MOVEMENT OF FREIGHT KEYNOTE OF ADMINISTRATION. “President Mitchel accused me of wilful mendacity at @ meeting of the Bourd of Hatimate when I made a charge that the terminal committee was assuming too many duties in connection with the city's harbor and docks. I thing the legisiation the city fe seeking right now, which increases the powers of the committee, is proof of my charge. “My whole of the “That's why I have fought to keep the water front for the city. I think the city should own every foot of rall- road along its water front, and operate the railroads where it is posstble, That, and that @lone, will give the proper stimulus to private dock building and development.” Mr. Tomkins gave out the letted from =) Mayor Gaynor ousting him from tie office. “AS You @re@ opponed to what is about ‘to be done In the relocation of the New York Central Raliroad tracks,” the Mayor wrote, “and in the location and building of the new docks, it seems Necessary that you should retire from the office of Dock Comminsioner, so that the work may be carried on by those ‘who believe in it.” eee pine WILD DUCKS VISIT PARK. Rill Gnyder, head keeper in the Cen- tral Park Zoo, wae surprised at feeding time thia morning to eee some fifty un- familar brown duck feeding contented- ly with the somewhat rarer breeds which the park supports. The plebian newcomers were evidently hungry, for they did not make off at Snyder's ap- proach and he was able to follow them to the reservoir, when they finally de- parted, at Snyder says he doesn’t know where | q; the duck came from. They are @ com- mon variety of wild duck and apparent- ly have settied down to make the park their home. What instinct {t was led them to the feeding place only the duck know, but it was @ good one for them, for Snyder says he will provide extra food and try to domesticate the wild species. growing A little Danderine will immediately double the Lag 2 of ifference how dull, fa FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 1913. : LOTS OF BEAUTIFUL, GLOSSY HA NO DANORUFF—25 GENT “DANDERINE” Hair coming out?—If dry, brittle, thin or your scalp itches and is full of dandruff—Use “Danderine.” Within ten minutes after an applica- fa time, tion of Danderi ine you cannot our scalp will not itch, but what will please you most will be after a few weeks’ use, when you will actually see new hair, fine and. downy first—yes—but really new hair— over the scalp. our hair. No led, brittle and just, moisten a cloth with ecraggy, Danderine and carefully draw it through your hair, taking one small strand at IT MAKES LITTLE DIFFERENCE WHAT YOU NEED, - A WORLD WANT WILL GO AND GET rh ind «| hair will be light, flutf; , tingle trace of Dandruff or. loose or [have rates of eecaesati ee falling hair and Ladies Enjoy All-Day Shopping Without Tired Feet in the stylish, shapely DR. A. REED CUSHION SHOE The foot rests on a soft, pliable hygienic cushion of lamb’s wool and fine calfskin, which moulds itself to every curve of the foot. Takes all strain off the arch. Prevents foot ailments— corns, etc. All Styles, Fer Men and Women DR. A. REED CUSHION SHOE 36th St. and Broadway 240 Broadway The effect is amazing—your have an appearance of abundance; an. incomparable lustre, softness and luxu- tiance, the beauty and shimmer of truc| hair health, Get a 25 cent bottle of Knowlton's Danderine from any drug store of toilet | counter, and prove to yourself to-night— now—that your hair is as pretty and! ‘soft as any—that it has been neglected | or injured by careless treatment—that's | all—you surely can have beautiful hair | and lots of it if you will just try a little | Danderine. aks & Company Broadway at 34th Street THESE MISSES’ SUITS AT $25 A special event for tomorrow Women’s Silk Moire and Poplin Suits, value $59, at $39.50 Not only most reasonably priced, but two of the really beautiful suit creations this Spring. Embrace the newest Cutaway and Blouse Effects for Spring wear . . Value 39.50 Two hundred suits, reproductions of new models, have just been delivered to us for tomorrow’s sale. They are of our own ing, and they will charm your choice just as surely as they charmed ours. The collection includes the new Empire cutaway and numerous blouse effects, with a prevalence of rich colors in the designs, and many features of note that are novel and new. There are silk revers on the coats and collars of embroidered batiste, and the ekirts drape differently from those that have bos pes heretofore. The materia!s are wool eponge, poplin, Bedford cord, check worsted and men’s wear » Colors are French or navy blue, snuff, tan, and the much-favored black and white checks. Beautifully tailored garments that a girl of taste and discrimination will recognize at their actual worth. Sizes 14 to 20. discovered a new prescription, othine— double strength—which is usually so successful in terrntin freckles and Gath i sold by Riker-Hogemes Drug that it yy Riker-Hegeman Drug Stores under an absolute ntee to refund the money if it fail Don't hide your freckles under a veil; an ounce of othine and remove them. ven the first few applications should show « wonderful improvement, some of the lighter freckles vanishing entirely. Be sure to ask the druggist for the double strength othine; it is this that is sold on the money-back guarantee. The poplin model is a sharp cutaway effect, cut in at waist line, with flat collar and cuffs of Ge private exploitation echemes which moire. The back seams of coat are ornamented with self covered buttons. Smartness itself. the marginal way of New "@ harbor, and in my opinion there Me feature of harbor development so as the preservation of its for the whole people. You are 7 @oing to eave the harbor for the tnterests of all if you let privately rallroade get control of the The moire model is a charming blouse effect, with square collar, long revers and fancy trimmed cuffs. The belt forms an imitation postilion in back. A suit that is strikingly clever in its lines, waist line skirts which drape effectively at the side; and this is your choice of shades: black, navy, taupe, Holland blue, copper and brown. Fourth floor Both models have higt } “The New York Centro! Ballroad Wants to get contro! of the west ade of Manhattan, the Willoughby echeme Women’s Suits $29.50 values $39.50 to $45 Women’s Suits $25 values $35 and $39.50 Blouse, San Toy and cutaway effects, of Bedford styles, with _ Franklin Sinton & Co. Fifth Avenue SPECIAL SALE SATURDAY Young Men’s Suits Four Button, Patch Pocket Models sizes 32 to 40 chest. Baglish sack, soft roll front models, of new English mixtures, pencil striped cassimeres, checked aoe or Scotch tweed. 18.50 Regular Price, $27.50 Entrance Youn, Sand 10 West ‘38th Attention, time There is not an old i when EVERY DO) Cireass‘an Wa'nut P i intahed ; : ett tty finiahed s dull plate Ses Men's Clothing and Furnishings, Street, Store Floor, Connec.ing with our Fifth Avenue Building. FIFTH AVE., 37th and 38h Sts. LZ ty Spring Brides YOU, whose every minute is to be finished before the happy day DON’T waste Precious selecting from incomplete and poorly-varied stocks. overhauled and ransacked for the wer Wu ransac! for the very latest Spring Styles in Furniture; QUALITY MERCHANDISE at incredibly LOW PRICES is what you get here, and our CONVENIENT CREDIT SYSTEM to help out at a time ILLAR must do the work of TEN. Ask About Our Apartment atule, in solut oak, porce- loid food compartment, brass trim. mings and lock, centre circulation, absolutely sanitary, velue $18 All Goods Marked in Plain Figures, Out-of-Town Deliveries to Your Door by Motor Car Girls’ Coats and sand, aad con in very lace collar and military sash. Beautifully tailored and fin- ished. Sizes 6 to 14 years. fine as Saks’ taken up with something The markets have Gift Offer MW RA These garments are made of all Beautifully tailored and mohair Made of a fine quali capably tailored and Women’s 1.00, 1.25, 1.50 Gloves at 85c The impertance of your patronizing this particular sale is obvious. Such gloves at such a price are great values. And the woman who believes in having a liberal supply of glovewear will welcome this opportunity to bi smart gloves at these substantial savings. Main floor White Washable Doeskin Gloves, Prix seam sewn, one clasp, and two corded backs. A very smart glove and will wash to perfection. 85c Cape Gloves. In tan or white. Made of imported Cape stock, prix seam sewn, one clasp and English cut thumb, An_ all-year-round glove for service, 85c Imported P. K. Sewn Gloves. Very good imported stock. Median weight glove, with one clasp, in tan, and navy. 88c Saks’ Suits for Boys are as And that is saying something! We have reached the same high level in creating boys’ styles which has made us famous in men’s styles. When you buy a suit for the boy you are not buying mere fabrics that have been in- differently thrown together, but style and tailoring and finish of the finest sort. Yet we ask no more all things considered, we ask much less. Boys’ Suits, extra knickerbockers, $8.50 models, with knife or box pleats. Some have patch pockets. Boys’ Suits, extra knickerbockers, $5.95 & $6.95 Made in Norfolk and double breasted models. The fabrics are all wool cassimeres, in a variety of new patterns and colorings. All mohair lined. Ages 7 to 18 years. Boys’ Blue Serge Suits, s with extra knicker! all wool blue serge, in Norfolk models, serge lined. Ages 8 to 18 years. ‘Children’s Reefers, special at $5 These garments come in gray and brown all wool fan: The best of workmanship, and all garments mohair lined. Women’s 25c All-Linen Handkerchiefs at 15c, or 6 for 85c Girls’ Coats special tomorrow at 7.95 of English or diagonal k worsted, in » Embroidered jue, batiste and Bulgarian collars. Colors are navy, black and white check. to 16 years. Pp sil tan, an Sizes Suits for Men ks than other shops. Indeed, Second floor wool mixtures, in smart Norfolk lined. Ages 8 to 17 years. jal at $7.75 ckers mixtures. Imported direct from We have bought a consi linen handkerchiefs at a were made to sell at 25c, but fat of a beautiful quality and the variety is most liberal. W. B. might easily enough be taken to mean Well for there is nothing superior in corset construction at this range of prices. We are now showing a full range of W. B. models for Spring, and they constitute a very attractive Siplay models; models; which are so flexible that the boning can never interfere with the comfort of wearing them. to meet the requirements of the Paris modes. are batiste, French coutil. Special care and attention will be given to fitting, b: those who have expert knowl- edge of Misses’ Silk Coats at $19.50, value $29.50 Silk moire and matelasse coats, designed in smart throughout with peau de cygne, in Co are much in vogue just now, so that uarter cutaway and draped models. Lined nhagen blue, tan, bronze and black. Coats in these materials jis sale has an added interest on that account. Girls’ Dresses special at 1.00, 1.50, 1.95 & 2.95 Long waisted models, made of imported gingham, repp, cham- and striped crepe, in an b endlbes variety. Trimmed with fine laces or embroidery. 6 to 14 years. Splendidly fin- ished and great value. W. B. Corsets Sizes $1 to $5 uilt, There are boneless and also regulation All designed Materials broche and Fitting : figure requirements, the Emerald Isle ‘ nment of five hundred dozen Irish ig savin; on wholesale cost. They to sell at 15c, They are There are hand embroidered handkerchiefs, machine embroidered handkerchiefs, delicate lace edge handkerchiefs, dainty hem- stitched handkerchiefs, scalloped edge handkerchiefs, and hem- stitched handkerchiefs with pretty decorative corners of Venise at 65c, or 6 closes out to us at a special price Spring. of fine quality imported 1 to match, ‘and This is the once-a-year epportanlt lace. And just scores and scores of beautiful designs, Take our advice and see them, for they are most unusual value. Boys’ & Youths’ Negligee Shirts for $3.75 furnished by a maker who the balance of his stock every We agree to take his accumulation of short lengths, and he makes them up at a price agreeable to us. There are about 1,200 garuents in the lot this year, and at tomorrow's price they are particularly attractive values, iA Belfast woven Madras, with and turn ‘back cuffs attached. The patterns are neat lavender, black or light blue stripes on they are guaranteed fast color. Sizes 12 to Made separate Hight grounds, New models in blouse and cutawa; new shaped sleeves. Some alatorated with twisted satin ornaments. Moire or self collars. Smart skirts, handsomely draped at sides. In black, navy, Copenhagen blue, taupe, brown, checks and others. cord and men’s wear serges. Lingerie, lace and matelasse collars. Some braid trimmed, others with crushed belts and sash of moire. ete or plain skirts. Black, navy, Copenhagen blue, brown, stripes and checks. N The newest thing in smart coatwear Mandarin Coats of Moire Silk at $11.50 offered at $17.50 to-$22.50 elsewhere It is typical of Saks’ prices that they are * Watlsieatly iede than others This is an extremely smart coat—the new Mandarin model, with Mandarin inset sleeves. Blouse effect below the hips. Bottom of wrap finished with a very wide band of velvet ribbon. Entire garment lined and obtainable in black, white, navy, Copenhagen blue, taupe and tan. Whatever sort of Coat you want, Madan, you can find it at Saks’ And whatever sort of coat it happens to be, it is lower at Saks’ than elsewhere. Ten _ special coat values for tomorrow. SAKS’ COLD STORAGE We need your furs and your furs need us. Drop us acard and we will call and get them. Rough Cheviot Coats, full length.................. value 22.50 Balkan Sport Coats, 34 length.......... -value 22.50 Steamer Coats, 34 length and plaid back..... -value 29.50. Silk Matelasse Coats, all lined and all colors.. .value 35.00, Silk Moire Coats, smart model......... ‘ore . value 39.50. Silk Moire Wraps, 7% draped model... . value 45.00. Broche Cloth Coats, lined throughout. . value 45.00, Eponge Coats, cutaway model.......... ‘ -value 39.50. Check or Striped Coats, several models............. value $7.50. Charmeuse Wraps, draped ostrich feather trimming. .value 39.50 A very attractive reduction sale tomorrow Women’s Silk Afternoon Dresses | reduced from $25, $29.50 and $35 to ) $19.50 Just one hundred and fifteen of these dresses that we have decided to close out at a liberal loss fe selling prices. There are nine models in the assortment, made of fine quality crepe by thie all the smart colors. All sizes. No mail orders accepted for these garments, We bought an accumulation of Jap siiks to get these waists down to $2.95 The price would ordinarily be $4.50 In order to get these tailored shirts at the price we wanted to pay, we first had to assume the maker’s entire surplus stock of dep silk and then have him tailor the gar- ments according to our specifications. ‘The silk is of an extra heavy quality, and the designs include all the new blazer, hairline, medium, and wide stripes. Smart ms lation models, with soft turnover collar, long sleeves and French turnback cults; or with low necks and dainty Robespierre collars. With and without patch pockets, Beautifully tailored and finished, and great valuc. Third Floor. Special tomorrow—Ostrich Trimmed Hats that are conspicuously good value at $10 In fact, according to the general trend of prices, they are easily worth 16.50 each Tomorrow's showing of trimmed hats at ten dollars just about covers the situation in current trimmed millinery styles. if the selection is restricted at all it is because the seloction is select, It includes only the exclusive, only such designs as one is accustomed to look for at a far higher ice, There are mushroom shapes and drooping sailors, round hats and pokes, ‘The braids are Fragal hemp and Milan, Trimmed with elegant ostrich plumage, the plumes alone in many instances being worth the price of the hat complete, All the newest shapes, designed accordi to the latest cable advices from Paris. It is really a remarkable display of very smart. trim styles, no matter how inconsequential the price may appear. Third floor