The evening world. Newspaper, December 4, 1913, Page 7

SCENT PHONE FIGHT, TOBE FOUGHT IN | NEW AY BY any "Board of Estimate Consider-| . ing a Plan to Buy Elec- Be. trical Subways. ‘PORFEITURE SUIT ‘ON. Profits of the Companies Now. in Control Said to Be | Concealed. ‘The City of New York !s going to “take a hand !n fithting the telephone and electric light monopolies with an attack on their underground conduit franchise. The administration of Mayor-clect Mitchel is expected to give q@arly attention to plans for municipal ownership of the electrical subways in Manhattan and the rong, now held by ephone Company and the New York [:dison Company. Basis for such action ts found In a Teport now pending before the Board of Estimate wid Apportionment made by the Commission on New Sources of City Revenue, This report recommends municipal acquisition of the condults by Durchase as a good investment in case the pending suit or forfeiture of the | franchise is unsuccessful, It specities as follows: CITY PREVENTED FROM SHAR- ING IN THE PROFITS. “The city already has before the court | ® suit for the forfeiture of the fran- @@ises and property of the electrical conduit companies. These properties a been unusually profitable and fraud has apparently been exercised to Prevent the city from sharing in such profits, and by forfeiture or otherwise ‘we recommend that the city acquire these franchises and properties to which | #8 te entitied. “It ie impossible to foresee what judg. ment amy be rendered by the referces. @m event of an adverse decision, it would @ppear that the only way in which the gity can obtain the proft to which it fe eatitied would be to exercife its right @@ parchase the subways. Apart from the Gnancial benedt to city by this Qeures, the beneSt to the general com- | @unity would probably also be con- Giheradla “Under the existing regime, competi- | lem is stified and the companies enjoy ly @ monopoly; under the city's lotion healthy competition would ibtless be fostered for the common Be long as things are permitted te go on as at present there would ap- Bear to be very poor prospect of the dity’s ever derivin: benefit from | tle valuable concession. Wigures have been complied in the Gomptroiier’s office showing that the ‘Maximum purchase price would be $\,- 90,000, but these figures are premise @m the book value of the companies whose reports, the city alleges, are greatly padded. Actual figures would be much less, But even at the inflated Book valuations, after paying all interest | and sinking fund charges and op expenses, a fine net balance woul left to turn into the city treasury. The conduits under muntelpal owner- | ship would rank with docks and sib- fayS as producers of net revenue, ve ides restoring to public ownership va!- wable street rights that were en away. Baltimore embarked tn municipal ownership of electrical subways a few years 2go and tho investment img very protitabie, Most given away these cond tendency now Is ty ge mt public contro! IT 1S ALLEGED PROFITS HAVE BEEN CONCEALED. Ii gave to the Cone ph and Electrica y exclusive conduit in Manhatt Rronx, w divided with ihe binplre City Compan; All profits over 10 pev were to Ko to tho The companies | never showsd 10 per cent. profit largest was 9 per cent. The city al that the books were improperly kept an@ that large proiits have been con- coaled, ‘The pending sult, brought tn 1903, con tains two prayers for relief, Ono Is tor | ah accounting and the other ts for for- felture of the franchises on the ground of failure to carry out prov the contract. This is the ac has been’ siowly dragged along for ten years, much to the profit of all con corned, excepting the city. Delay is « gource of profit to mpanies, for monopoly and profits continue. Lakewise continued litixation is profit: | able to law ) If tho decision of the referces, Bus- | by the court, should declare thy frapghise forfeited, t the cliy would regain possess ne conduits with> | owt further On * Mt rmined by the Ib fix the actual cost, If the go f and declare the! franchise for past misdeeds, gives merely then further report of th es of R in ohty, should the NO DELAY 0% ACCOUNT OF NEW REFEREE, Gun Battie: “newty 4 ; pul tusduy’ that there be ho necessity of the case hav- oy gene a) over again Pecause | have taken gvod care tuat the books | = Home Trave! LY. the fun, fasei tion and educat' Valueot travel—at home. is bagel ut the enj YOu WIHT be agree: prised! at the price, Photographie Dealer Acsociation of New York Tr the one you admire hasn’t tried eSte Beverly Chocolates, take her a box next time— they’re unusual and delightful. EES Sold by Fecpetore Dvrugetete Stertaxktentete eee of his entry into it. He had etudied the record so that when hearings are resumed to-morrow he can start even with his associate referees, Hamilton | Odell and Adrian 1, Larkin. ‘Thetr in- | tention a to push the case to an early co:np! The Consolidated Telegraph & Ilectri- ral Subway Company, which controls | the high tension conduits, 1s owned by | the New York Kadison Company, The Empire City Subway Company, which controls the low tension conduits, je owned by the New York Telephone Company, ‘The conduits are the bul- wark of their monopoly, The Commission on New Sources of City Revenue, which recommends ac- quisition of the conduits by purchase, | if the franchise is not declared for- felted, was appointed by the late Mayor Gaynor, It consisted of the late Eagar Levey, chairman; Joseph French Johnson, William Jay Schieffelin, F. 8. Tomlin and Robert 8. Bjnkerd, with Robert B. McIntyre, of the comptrollere office, as secretary. Their report will be considered by the Dudget committee of the new board of estimate after the first of the year, consisting of George McAneny, Presi- dent of the Board of Alderman; Willlam A. Prendergast, Comptroller; Marcus M. Marks, President of Manhattan, and Lewis H. Pounds, President of Brooklyn. faith inset’ SCORES COURT DELAYS, Overworked hemist Inne- tice, Says Judge, cent Cau “Hold isoners for more than forty-eight hours in these cases comea nearer (o being an injustice than any- thing I know of," said Magistrate Schultz in the Centre Street Police Court to-cay in granting @ third ad- Journment to the District-Attorney in the case of Walter Smith of No, 7 Bow- Smith was arrested on Nov. a by rolman Maroney of the Elizabeth street station, having in his possession = white powder which the police believe Was cocaine, It was for the purpose of this powder that the adjourn 8 were granted, mith objected to further adjourn- ment and Magistrate Schultz told him If the Health Department's chemist had not analyzed the powder by Saturday he would be set free. In the meantime he is being held in $500 bail ank ts wituated ® her ald in its a realized tho her husband, who died | yeurs ago. 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Combination Bor of Bix Sheer Shamrock Wandvere Narcissu > aioe A lot of 50, assorted, at this low price. at Mail and telephone orders cheerfully filled. broidere@ Mnitial and Colored Border Silk Mana- ; Rerobiofe, # great Darguin, at S00 Main Foor Lex.ngton to 3d Avenue 59th to 60th Street Binmaineiain’ Ureentowee on the Boat, To-Day, To-Morrow and Saturday Continuiny our im- at $1. 98 Will Be the Final Days of Our Wonderfully Successful Sale of [oll sale. of an lection! Never be. If you want to be sure 68 fore in the history of or to get one, be here early or retailing in New to-morrow, as there are York hae a stock so only 160 and they are varied been offered rf Jat euch decisive bar- unlikely to last the day jaain prices right at out. Corded yoke, bil- the threshold of the lowy double net frill teas tes shopping. and drop sleeves, fin- hes ished with frill, are the aie te ee most important details. shed ite American No Mall Orders filled, None sent C. 0. D. 24 Floor, 50th Bt, Section, Aatomotite aan sepmnen ecto | eee Our Jewelry Department repessaS8 wns ict | We ere splendid showing of choice new A Rash) Some of the Many dlanond a and gold ig It is a collection such as will’ % my Handsome Styles he Wicker Week Sine ote command general admiration for its completeness and S Are Illustrated rites Peech Bane igh Htand Mews character. No matter what may be desired you will find, exactly what you want here. Our jewelry is conceded to] Chinchilla Coates, in three-quarter length styles; drop Brown Mixture Coats, in fashionable cutaway model In fact, everything that goes 1% make up a complete line be the equal of the best sold anywhere; our prices much | shoulder sleeve effects; caracul cloth collar; patch pockets; | caracul cloth collar, buttoning close to neck; patch |°f high grade leather goods, And all at one- hall peice, more attractive. Jewelry gray, navy, seal brown; $7.68. 1 Ockets; $7.68. BLOOMINGDALES’, Diagonal Blanket Cloth Coates, in black and gray Whipcord Coats; plaid back; tailored three-quarter ited Chana one 50 to $35. | Br: bcp eres mixture; 44 length model; collar of plush buttoning close ength models, bone buttons; $7.68. Dainty Muslin Underwear Gore Chains, $2.95 to $10. Eines “$3.75 to $20,|to neck, with plush covered buttons; $7.68. Tan Cloth Coats; in full length, plain tailored style ‘ Boxed for Gitts Scarf Pins, $1.00 to $7.50. Plaid Back Striped Chinchilla Ccate; three-quarter | with notch collar; $7.68. Patt cae Meraneane ‘ageraglin poli adel ‘Sag Bottons, 3.86 t0 410 N length model; butterfly sleeve effect, plush trimmings, | Striped Boucle Coate; brown and navy; unusually [Sit makers, Moderate prices for superior. quality. | gen oe, Collar Pia @-| button to neck; gray and navy; $7.68. tylish, with short front, decided cutaway effect; $7.68. Six Styles im Corset Covers at 50c Signet Rings, $3.60 to $15. | Lockets, $3.75 to $8.95. | Boucle Cloth Conte; lay-down collar of caracul cloth Wool Matelasse Conte; navy and dark red; three: |, 6 dainty styles of saingook corset covers: trimmed with Stone Rings, $3.50 to $13.50 | Bar Pins, $2.75 to 18.50. | cutaway effect: patch pockets; black; $7.68. quarter length; military collar; patch pockets; $7.68, : P ry laces, in Holly Bones. ge hh to $15. | Signet Rings, $2.50 to $10./ Corded Woollen Coats, in navy and Copenhagen; Black Cheviot Coats; drop shoulder sleeves, trimmed retty Nainsook Nighi Gewas, $i fiolheg! Aree) No ae. eae tht, $3 uae set-in weeves, push collar, patch pockets; $7.68. with buttons; three-quarter length; $7.68, rier eeTe! Gaetty, Sty tes, teieamed with delaty laces ond Tie Claspe, $1.00 to $4.75. | Sets, 3 pins, $3.75 to $20. Diagonal Mixture Coats; gray and dark red in ulster Other Coats, in sport, three-quarter and full length | fine em! "Packed in Holly Bosee, Ribbon Fobs, with gold at-| Thimbles, $2.50 to $5.75. | effects with stitch down belt; $7.68. models, in chinchillas, zibelines, mixtures, diagonals. : Pscinpretk T p Petticoats af $1 tachments, $3.50 to $10.| Ribbon F. Id attach- *, : 10 different styles, all cut on strai lines, and finished All Gold Fobs, $7.50 to $29. iments, $2.50 £086.75. All sizes for women, smal? women, misses and juniors, from 16 years up to 44 bust measure. with fine embroidery and lace rafflewwith ribbons Match Safes, $10 to $25. | All Gold Fobs, $6.50 to $10. Bloomingtales’, Coat Store, Seout Flow, ith Bt, Meetion, Becond Fleer, Rotunda. 3 BLOOMINUDALES’, BLOOMINGDALES* SLOOMINGDALRS Women’ 8 Gloves-Gift Opportunities| Our Toyland Is Wonderland A Lesson in Hair Dressing h So many novelties to choose from that selection is made very ©@8¥—| Our new Transfi and 8 : Women’s Chamolsette Gloves, Wt | Dotts that talk, walk, cry and sleep. Doll houses with electriclights, mechanicall are the actual necessities ior the tnteat rie mite, Q4ic| and electrical trains, signals, tunnele and other railroad. accessories, Many! of high hairadeescnee if yea tale ten PL - upler Leatherette | new and interesting mechanical toys, and a wonderful assortment of educational stubborn, you know how very difficult it is games, sewing sets and kindergarten toys. to dress it. Dy hair it 3 ctoreth weite paterell ete ANS ‘About Our Santa Claus Letter Contest. icyou ee n's 2 Gloves, ; Womer n 0a: Cinep Glace Kid loves, at $1,69 Reod Pullman S ‘eepers, $4.98 Specially Low Prices and white, at. Apres A Pikes Wavy eee, 22 in. long, of Women's Cast Undressed Kid | Women’s 16-Button Lengt! jous- = P inest ttany ai ‘an all-around 3 Gloves and Tenerted Man- uetaire White Glace ° OI. 69 = Sica niees Sale price for nish Gapeskin Gloves. GOc| Rid Gloves at... aN hy Ih Natural Swi Li < jatural Wa it 2 ¥ Also These Specials in MEN'S GLOVES f at Wary pertapedi in Jona, of |&% Men’s Kid Lined Gloves at 69c Men’s Gloves at 89c - . Frepetcemation, Bale peice for 2.89 Heavy kid gloves, fleece lined; all] Heavy prix seam capeskin glov , : th... ari .$ sizes. Splendid values at this very | beautiful shades of tan; heavy }] : neg A Natural Wavy ‘Switch, 28 ta. long, of atrractive price. suede undressed kid gloves; all siz finest Brittany hair, and an all-around = 91,00 INGDALES A very low price on this populur Transformation. Sale price for a week ies of olonely wo both.. eer $3.89 Men’s Silk Half Hose Special: Others from $2.98 to $8.89. tered seats and @ SOM INGDAL REC =eesnenenmneneeeenenes , ; W S Easel Black- ( ft ki Bi S vin 3 At 19¢ At 29e@ at 48e ts a a omen’s Stockings---Big Savings wood framas, ,, $4.98, 99. Pure thread silk socks; Men's plain and fancy Men's full Teahioged writing @ur At 14e At At 49¢ seconds of 35c quality; | silk socks; a large vari- | extra heavy pure 3 high spliced heels and | ety of colors to select | is; with conten pt i 3 hi ing; ina larg tage, lack and colors | ergot allaises. | pluin and fancy colors *itechaafoa trata tt : i , om F Boys’ and Girls’ Ribbed Cotton Stockings at 12ic Long running Tos 5 Samp € Stockings al 8c. Wide and narrow ribbed; guaranteed to wear; 6 1» 10 inch. i tess 1 4 - All sizes in black cote ond . oy c e women's cI lon two-thread stockings men’s color 3 BLOOMINGDALES and black lisle and cotton balf-hose. 4 M i U d ee soomtncnatow — eee —<—<$$<$—$<<—$<$<‘—_ ~ ¥ Women’s Merino Underwear | aability in Watch Sale of Better Grades of Root’ Discontinued Styles Reduced ” ependa y In waicnes uv O! NOOUS They are the productions of a well-known maker - numbers Is a Foregone Conclusion at Bloomingdales’ se U der : { M 89 % recently Poeeaied and closed out to us at about half ae a . pom a Le V0) im wear or en, e | Ic i you can safely have with a C 3 $1.00 Marine Ms iardog bil Women’s bie Unteewess, watch you buy here Furthermore, our compete stocks ‘ford a splendid eee, vows the prest ment meet 2 eM Bs OTS | Women's fine light-weight: meri ‘ of h kv fiela for easy sele while the moderation of our prices will impress every-| ¢ b | vests, long or short sleeves, pante to [tis nee Tom net or eae il vlges,| body. Here are special offerings, wool ahve en drawera the better drtiey, urls STANDARD match, made to retail at $1 all | including extra size tights and pants All sizes. Mail orders promptly filled. UNDERWEAR izes, including extra sizes, at 49c. all at 39c. Inc In Connection With the Above We Will Women’ $1.00 Union Suits, Slighily impertect, 9c = — 2 Place on Sale et quality combed Egyptian cbtton union sults; has: Cinpes, oe : 1 Men's $1.19 Heavy Weight Natural |Men's $1.50 Heavy Weight Ribbed a A extra . > neck and high, with sh ng uding Gray Woot Double-breaned QQ) | "Union Bute, ree as G d k Shirts, at Cl slightly imperfect, at 98. Canned Goods Wee In Our hil Store The Gift Books of the Year -_— : Bachelor Belles and American Beauties, two beautiful But of course we offer TmABy other specials in other grocerite Women's 20-Vear Gila Filled, Open. books by Harrison ! isher, that portray all the elusive a Very Sines cans LAL get aff A yy ee 1 Finger earaplec tall: $7. 95 charm of the American girl; short poems by Gautier, i ag uk . Browning and Longfellow, accompany the full page illus- y pag eatehgn, rnin Open-ta ari Q-yeer eid trations in color; published originally at $3 and 7 $ $8.80; your choice at......essersecesersevecsave 9e kK bdge Watch 7 . ovate t mirattan ted aja, Prearmiy ad tiec For the Boy: For the Gir 4 4 timepieces, with 7-jewel $2 50 A, engine turned or plain pol-|]|The Rover Boys In New York, the | Dorothy Dainty's Vacation, is the Diceat tine’ ¢ orva an movements .@ case, fitted with guaranteed latest book in this famouse 39 12th and totest of these delight- nel hatelaine atch Sets, we merican move seri ful books for little ™ % hard Loney hy arias 4 $6.50 Boy Scouts for Uncle Sam, a girls i 1 type; colors are royal blue, garnet, ef Gold Filled five other Boy Geaus etorien, Motor Maids in Japan and “ - 7 turquoise and green; complete with Watch, genuine cut diamond, fitted by Lieut. Payson. . 25c| 4 other Motor Maid stories, 25¢ "Bearices Sardines Ex am obtrang: te wus bot Ke either chatelaine pin or $2. 95 with 7 devie) movement, $7. 95 tra large can ‘ t at guaranteed timepiece is eee aries field can. 04 Tel t Vzled "tama ‘Reape’ a :Selll Gold Filled Bracelet Watehy “git, Men's 18 Kar id Gold Hunting For the Little Folk: Chatterbox tor 1913 > EB . v hue nee silver or white dial, small model] Case Watches, engine turned case,||(The Wizard cf Oz andthe Magical |The acknowledged lead £5] ee art oetE OF Be witch with extension gold ( fitted with Waltham Pees terpenes venileocks, 400 eer, $0 fall 5 4 bow 1 [eas 1p filled bracelet. .... and Elgin movements B never before sold at this 49 Page iustratio “88 * 20c BIAIMIVoD. Lae price C| at $1.50, our price........ c To-morrow-—Remnants of 50c to$1.10 Inlaid For the Mother: bawle Asparagus where voc, ex terme ca ‘ f ; The Complete Home Libra four handsome volumes. and Printed Linoleums at 3?c and 59¢ ¥% ||lre'Gompitte ‘Hostem, the Complore: Drowrasker the $1.19 Remnants are in lengths of 6 to 15 square yards, all 2 yards a, # Complete Beauty Book and the Complete Home, special at mS BBell| Matting Rugs size 27 x 52 inches, ot 15¢ Eggleston’ s Histery of the United States tell] Rubber Mats size 18x30 inches, at. . 49¢ mplete und authoritative history of our county, in oae volume. 89c AM Oar Bee Teas vane] Velvet Rugs 27454 inches, at Be or 0 pages fully illustrated, published at $4.50, aur price Pw we ue Ls rpet Samples 4, to Myyd. lengths... 5% to Be WADA ARWAD All Cars Tyeneler to BLOOMINGDALES’, Lex. to $d Ave., 59th to 60th St. DBD: