The evening world. Newspaper, June 8, 1914, Page 6

DENT WOMAN RULED BY AUTO. CAUGHT I CASE Victim Was Mrs. Mary Green, Wife of Hardware Dealer, Who Was Returning Home. The woman who was killed at Lamox avenue and One Hundred and Mineteenth atreet at midnight by an automobile driven by William M./ ‘The identification was made at the Harten 2 icemen Finnegan and Henne, ured him as he was at- get away after his car Green, appeared against Presented the statement Kasselbohm of Harlem Hos- the effect that Hobbs, while zicated, had been drinking the accident. . Green spent yesterday evening the home of Mr. Opas and left for home shortly before midnight. She ‘walked across One Hundred and Nineteenth street toward Lexington avenue, intending to take a car down f fr FE bones #F to Geventy-ninth street. While cross- fag Lenox avenue holding an um- brella down over her face as protec- tion against the rain she was struck by Mr. Stanton’s car, which was going south at twenty-five miles and hour, ‘With Hobbes at the wheel and a friend of bis named Thomas Cabines of No. 8 West Eighty-cighth street beside iim om the driver's seat. Hobbs had been visiting friends in Harlem and i | g 3 ‘4 the corner saw the woman struck ané noted that the car kept right on to the south. He blew his whistle ané started tn pursuit. Policeman Henne came up the avenue. The car ram a block and then stopped be- STABS HUMAN STATUE ~ TO SEE IF HE'S REAL Howl, Pall From Pedestal, Ambu- Tance and One Arrest Follow Arion Singer's Experiment. The human statue of Abraham Téaooin was doing his tast hour of pestag in Luna Park early this morn- ‘when Luther Bauob, a member of Arion Society, stopped it of him and tried to puzsie it ’ i i Brooklynite felt sure he was real 00 —! knife in his left breast. ®@ bowl! of pain the “statue” ital, blood staining ince Albert coat. | ath tif ; | H at No. 1796 Union street, Brook- ambulance surgeon treated |, which did not prove seri- the y_ Island Police Bauch declared eF sft - r @ real statue and the knife in him just ‘what sort of composition that could shape up in such mann er, te McGuire held him in for a hearing next W YOUNG NIXON SUED, “betty A wult for damages was instituted to- @ay im the Federal District Court) Stanhope Wood Nixon, son of ixon, the naval constructor, of Ly ty aw treet. The meet te young ier erased, | i Pe asks 000 damages. Re it city, tion fo turnign ‘and PM rank | —_—_—>—_—_ teva Get Mpsica’s $100,000. INGTON, June §.—Decrees de- New York creditors of Antonio and C involved in cele- agremRtinE 800, and his six _ | dust, 91; SUIT FOR $70,000,000 for $70,000,000 against the directors of the New Haven Railroad for gen- eral mismanagement is to be brought | by Sherman H. Whipple in behalf of summer home here, aays that the suit will be based on extravagant pur- . = chases of trolley linea and other un- Justified expenditures. trustees of the public money, and as such are responsible wrongfully spent. Suit will be brought OPPOSES NEAR-SIDE STOPS. 346 KILLED IN APRIL INU. S. COAL MINES Total for First Four Months of the Year Is Reported as 917. WASHINGTON, June %&—Men killed in and about coal mines in the United States during April numbered 346, as compared with 285 in April, 1913, according to Bureau of Mines THREE-CENT FARES ON FORT LEE FERRY NOW A CERTAINTY United States Supreme Court Upholds the Power of Free- holders to Order Reduction. Statistics announced té-day, The large increase this April was due to an explosion at Eccles, W. Va., which resulted in the death of 180 men, For the four months ending with April this year’s total was 917 men killed, compared with 918 men killed last year during the first four months, The principal increases were: Explosions of gag and coal falling down shafta or slopes, 11. The prncipal decreases were: Falls of roof and coal, 78; mine ears and locomotives, 37. During 1913 there were 2,785 men killed in and about mines in the country. This was at the rate of 3.82 per one thousand men employed and 4.88 per one million short tons of coal mined, or @ production of 204,688 short tons of coal for every life lost, —— WASHINGTON, June §.—A decree of Now Jersoy's courts declaring that the Freeholders of Hudson County have authority to regulate ferry fares to New York was affirmed to- day by the United States Supreme Court. The court held practically that the “local” ferries, not connected with railroads are subjected to local State regulation, if not in conflict with Federal regulations. This ruling clears the way for a serete Gs OF MP ates for wi ing of Bergen County, backed by The Evening World, have been a ing for many months, The ferry company haa asserted that the Supreme Court of the United States would declaro the law unconstitu- tional and have deferred action on that pretext. Nearly two months ago the Borgen County Freeholders tabled the pro- posal to reduce the rate, but last Monday, on the petition of the Fast- ern Bergen County Improvement As- sociation, they reopened it. Next Mo: day was set for a new hearing. With this decision of the highest court con- fronting them, they will probably or- dor @ reduction of fares at once. ——_——_ AGAINST NEW HAVEN Sherman H. Whipple Is Bringing the Action in Massachusetts Supreme Court. PLYMOUTH, Masa,, June §—BSuit Young Girl Gees fneane, Sadie Schuppman, enteen years lold, became violently Insane early to- day at_her home, No. 339 Bedford ave- |nue, Brooklyn. The family was un- jable to control her and Pollceme \. Grane and Snedel were called to hold her until Dr. Carmel of the Williams- burg Hospital arrived. He took her to the Kings County E 1. the smaller stockholders, Mr. Whipple, who is now at his He saya that the directors are party money in the State Supreme Court, he said, —— Street Car Man Says Proposition Would Result in Accidents. Edward A. Maher, general manager of the Third Avenue Raltroad, ap- peared before dn Aldermanic committes to-day and opposed the proposed ordi- hance providing for a “near-side” stop for wurface cars, “Whi We follow our recipes. We test each batch of Presto for its baking perfection, A ordinan: em to hy = aide a stopped ‘car at a crossing. That increases danger to pedestrians, par- ticularly when they must go back forty-five feet above the crossing to mount a ear.” 4 Clearance Sal Summer Dresses 3 at McCutcheon’s These especially reduced prices speak for themselves. We very cordially invite you to come and see the beautiful collection of Summer Dresses of the highest quality and latest style which we offer at the excep- tional prices mentioned: French Linen Dresses, $6.75, 8.50, 9.50, 10.50. Formerly $7.50, 10.50, 12.50, 13.50. Voile Dresses, $6.00, 7.50, 9.50, 12.50. Formerly $8.50, 9.50, 10.50, 15.00. Striped Tissue Dresses, $6.75, 7.50, 8.25, 10.50. Formerly $10.50, 11.50, 12.50, 15.00. Silk Dresses, $16.50, 18.50, 22.50, 25.00. Formerly $22.50, 25.00, 29.50, 35.00, James McCutcheon & Co. Fifth Avenue, 34th & 33d Streets Reg. Trade Mart ENORMOUS REDUCTIONS in many articles of food all this month in order to reduce stock for annual inventory. Sale commences June 16th, is redeemable for 30 8. & H. Green Tradin, IHIS COUPON {,redecmeh! purchases of 800 0 lier 50c or more if pre- sented on or before June 18th at any ANDREW DAVEY STORE, Fort Lee) held for the New Haven Company | by the Boston Railroad Holding Company, He sald although the New Haven directors did not consider the proposed action entirely just or nec- essary they had consented in order to avold an extended controversy. WEW HAVEN CONSENTS TO BOSTON & MAINE SALE Chairman Elliott Says Company Submits to Avold Con- troversy. BOSTON, June 8.—The Directors of the New York, New Haven and Hart- ford Raliroad Company have acqut- esced in the plan proposed by Gov. Walsh for the separation of the Bos- ton and Maine Railroad from the : 42nd and 43rd Streets, West of Fifth Avenue. 4 tt Sale of Wardrobe Trunks at $18.00: 7} Regularly $30.00 to 36.00 > THE picture shows the exceptionally convenient interior py mage wg low pi New Haven system. Chairman How- ard Elilott of the New Haven Com- pany told the Legislative Committee on Rallroads so to-day. Mr. Elliott recommended the en- these well-made protective “Wardrobe” Trunks, offered at this on the Fourth Floor, to-morrow. The Trunks are in full size and steamer size, some in the convertible wardrobe style which lies flat like a steamer trunk, with the wardrobe tray that can be placed in an nba pi position when opened. of bi , covered with heavy duck with vul- i canized binding, strong steel brass finish hardware and lock, linen lined, some covered all over with vulcanized actment of legislation necessary to |permit the sale to a board of trus- tees of the Boston & Maine stock now fibre; clothes carrying capacity ranging from 12 to 18 ents . oo men or women; regularly sold for 00 to 86. To-morrow at $18.00 Also a complete assortment of “Innovation” Fifth Avenue, 37th and 38th Sts. Wardrobe Trunks and Clothes Cabinets, at ex- | ceptionally low prices. : Clearing Sale Tuesd e ‘ é ———aE ry Furniture for Bridal Gifts Correct Mourning Apparel HE Furniture Department on the Fifth and Sixth Floors, displays many 5 interesting suggestions to the seeker of a handsome and useful gift for | For Women _qnd_ Misses the bride, such as tea wagons, tea tables, nests of tables, card tables, book In our Salon devoted exclusively to Mourning Apparel. blocks, candlesticks, muffin stands, pedestals, tabourets, secretaires, desks Third Floor—New Building and sewing tables. The following at very special values: Muffin Stands, of solid mahogany, Sheraton Mahogany Nest of Tables, i at $4.75, 5.25, 8.50 Formerly $22.50, at $18.50 ff | Gate-leg Tables, Solid MahoganyTea Wagons,Formerly | | { 85 Mourning Tailored Suits Of black gabardine, serge, barathea or silk poplin. 15.00 Heretofore $29.50 to $49.50. Formerly $17.50, at $12.50 $22.50 and 34.00, at $15.00, 24.00 Bric-a-Brac and Lamps | | For Wedding and Anniversary Gifts | [HE Department on the Fourth Floor, offers helpful suggestions for the seeker of artistic gifts, such as Bronzes, Marbles, Cararra Marble Furni- 75 Mourning Waists Of crepe de chine or chiffon, in black or white. 5.00 Heretofore $7.50 to $14.50 ture, Clocks and Clock Sets, Copenhagen, Sevres and Dresden Vases; Crystal Vases with bronze mountings, Dutch Silver Pieces, Electroliers, Holland Brassware for Dutch Dining ms, ete. . Also, to-morrow, the following special offerings: Imported Boudoir and Desk Electric Lamps, | Crystal Table cay 21 inches high, with in bisque, pottery or brass; Reg. $4.50, $2.50 | English sateen shade; bead fringe; : | Imported Electric Desk Lamps with jeweled Regularly 98.00, . . . et $596 ff shade, Regularly $6.75, - at $4.65 | Crystal Boudoir Lamps, with ¢retonne } ! Fine Imported Boudoir and Table Lamps in shades, Regularly $4.25, . °. at $8.25 | bisque, decorative porcelain and bronze with | Crystal Banquet Oil Lamps, with 18 inth i i silk and beaded Ane cretonne shade, i! Regularly $11.00 to $7.00, at $6.75 to 23.00 | Regularly $7.60 and 9.00, at $5.95 and 7.75 145 Mourning AfternoonGowns Of lustreless black or white crepe de chine, taffeta or crepe meteor, also street dresses of serge or wool crepe. 15.00 Heretofore $29.50 to $49.50. There is in course of preparation, for Wednesday, June 10th, The Season’s Most Important Offering of Women’s Suits, Dresses, Capes & Coats At the Largest Price-Concessions Made this Year Details will be published in Tuesday Evening’s Papers 26 Mourning Evening Gowns Of black or white crepe de chine or taffeta. 18.50 Heretofore $39.50 to $49.50, Deer Isle Swinging Couch Hammock \ with Cot attachment at $10.50 86 Mourning Wash Dresses Of white voile, plain, ratine or Marcelle crepe, algo a number of black voile dresses, 9.75 Heretofore $14.50 to $18.50. Sale Goods Not Sent on Approval Soo F | The Easy Road to Home Comfort A ROAD that leads UP and DOWN our crowded sales floore—through our Convenient-Credit Department INTO cosy, comfortable HOME. LIBERAL TERM8,—NO barraseing Red Tape, NO Puzzle Tage. Just Quality eee oi at sia Common Sense, Plain Figure Prices Your Dollar Will Do Its Full Duty Here Used as a Swinging Couch Used ae a Cot 4 useful model of the famous Deer Isle Coach Hammock, offered on our Fourth Floor, to-morrow, at this low price. is used as a couch ham- mock hung on swinging chains in day time and adjustable legs that can be dropped, so that when detached from its upper part it makes a very comfort- able cot to sleep outdoors, or to make an extra bed for a guest, Extra thick’ fibre and cotton mattress, substantially button tufted and with many comforts and conveniences for day or night use; in white, green or khaki color. $-Plooe Parlor Butt, unique d INCLUDING h maho; ted with piv ede frames, claw feet, highly poliahed, loose cushions $24 98 of Panne Mohair Piuch, tufted ; co and ti 2 CL fares Monel riueh, eafted cords ond tassel to match: g INSURANCE OUT-OF-TOWN DELIVERIES TO YOUR DOOR BY MOTOR CAR 1 576 Fulton Street, Brooklyn NY,; ghtaRenie rs ond Central to Borough fal Station ||, Py 3 : t 9