The evening world. Newspaper, August 5, 1914, Page 8

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goat F FRECKLES REPORT SEAT OFF MANE CIAS FRING IS HEARD '@| i eA English, German and French le the Time to Get Sundin 000 ob Thee Cruisers May Have En- gaged at Sea. PORTLAND, Me, Aug. 6.—Firing of heavy guna off the Maine const was heard to-day. Eight of ten shots were heard shortly before 7 o'clock by the keeper of the Portland Observatory. ‘The sound seemed to come from & point twenty-five or thirty miles southeast of Portland and probably in the vicinity of Seguin Island. Six warships are known to be off the New England coast. Thev are the British crutsers Eansex and Suffolk, the French Crulsers Conde and Des- cartes, and the German cruisers Dros- don and Karlarube. ‘Tho shots wore heard at the harbor forts and at points between here and Rath, They ware quite distinct at Bath, Seguin is @ emall island of tho =e of the Konneheo River, « faw miles below Rath ‘The reported firing was not heard life bavers at elther Cape ‘o Remove Hairs Kf hota or Popham Reach stations. pham Beach, near Seguin Isl- ‘and, the life auvorn were cortein they would have heard the guns if there had been a caval engagement off Seguin. : No information was available at (Tottet Trike) alittle delatone powder on your table and when ughy, hairy ar, mg o paste with « of the pow and some water, Sy and let can on the haivy surface or 8 minutes, then rub off, wash zn ‘and the hairs have vanished. more but to a: rely used Bath or Boothbay Harbor, but tn this city the reports continued to come In from all sources. One of the news. paper offices recelvod 200 Inquiries about it during tho early forenoon. Blasting for a State highway at Falmouth, three miles to the oast- ward, woe suggested isa) tment care to Ser the real dele- 0 “WANTS” WORK WONDERS an expiana- Stern Brothers 42nd vale bia Streets, West of Fifth Avenue. To-morrow and Friday Men’s and Young Men’s Sack Suits at $15.00 $2.00, 35.00 and 37.50 yas: drastic clearance, in the Men’s Clothing Department on the Third offers our entire stock of high grade medium and light weight Former prices 630.00, 32. Floor, suits at this low rice. Handsome! black and white c if » plain grays, alpaca. Sizes 38 to 46 in made of plain black and blue fabrics, Towns, greens, pencil stripes and various other neat designs; coats quarter, half or full lined, some with silk, others with chest measure, in various proportions. Also Young Men’s Suits at $10.00 hee so MITCHEL APPOINTS. COMMITTEE 10 AID AMERICANS ABROAD: ——— Will Co-operate With Govern- ment Officials to Succor Americans in War Zone. Mayor Mitchel to-day appointed a committee of citizens which will go to the ald of the State Department at Washington in rendering succor to the thousands of United States tour- iste marooned tn the European war fone. The Mayor has notified President Wilson of the sppointment of the committee. He says a preponderance are New Yorkers, and for that reason he feels the work of the auziiiary reliof body will be pecultarly helpful. Headquartors will be immediately established and relatives and friends of missing tourtats will forward their hames and other information, In his message to the President the Mayor anys: “Pursuant to my wire to you I have appointed to-day a Citizens’ Committee to co-operate with tho State Department in what- may be found possible ip the return of Americans —= it wns oot generally ao onst. Tho Hrit~ Berwick, Essex, German cruisers Karisrube. ‘Tho heavy firing been caused by a sea fight, It wee atated by officers at the navy vard here, The officers say they are ab- Former prices $15.00, 18.00, 20.00, 22.00 and 25.00 A splendid selection for Y: inch chest; coats quarter, half or full lined. Men and Men wearing sizes from 82 to 40 Flannel or Serge Trousers at $3.75 Plain white and mn Longe variety of stripe effects; Formerly $5.00 and 6,00 Sporting Goods RYTHING for tennis, golf, fishing and other sports, on the Fourth Floor, all moderately priced, as follows: Special $3.50 Rackets at $2.50 Tennis Balls at $3.00 a dozen Imported Golf Clubs,$2.25,2.50 Golf Balls,$4.50 to 7.50 a dozen $5.50 Croquet Sets at $4.00 For bail players. Men’s Hosiery HREE desirable groups, on the T Main Floor, at ihe following decisive: reductions: 25c Socks at 18c a pair Black imported fine lisle thread, with spliced soles, heels and toes. 50c Silk Socks at 37c a pair Of pure thread silk, in black and colors, with reinforced lisle thread soles, $1.00 Silk Socks at 60c a pair Black oanelin thread ollk, with lisle thread soles. ‘Sp ecial Wardrobe Tasks at $15. 00 Pp illustration shows the convenient interior arrangement of these excel- lent Wardrobe Trunks now offered at this little price. Substantially constructed and a ly reinforced with steel corners and ~ lock in (oor finish, holding 15 to 20 gar- ments, with convenient drawer arrange- ment and hat box. Also To-morrow, a Clearance of Sample Dress and Steamer Trunks at $12.50 Mede of three-ply veneer basswood, covered with } and fibre bound. Dress Trunks have two trays. eis sand sets ive Mab evade Hat Trunks a BENS bi (lh a ot rn wens. WORLD, WEDNESDAY, LEAVE YOUR MONEY IN STATE BANKS, State Banking Department: way possible. ont and hide it in Insecure places. stranded abroad. I need not assure you that It le no part of our purpose to interfere officially with the legiala- tive work and functions of the State clent handling of the tion, but we have felt agency here, co-operatt department and working may be of great service both to the National Government an@ to New Yorkers abroad. “The committees will be equipped with a clerical staff, will collect funds, will undertake to compile ists of New York citisens now abroad and will et once get into toush with the State Department to fearn in what way it] 1) 4.) can be of the greatest service.’ MAYOR NAMES COMMITTEE TO AID NEW YORKERS. Te announcing the names of the committee, the Mayor say: “Con- tinuing cable reports af t! rasbip and delay suffered by American citi- gens in Europe—a preponderating majority of whom are of New York— have convinced, me that thie city should provide means to assist the National Government in fnoilitating their safe transportation home.” ‘The Mayors committen te as tol- William A. Marble, James A. Mac- Donald, A. Barton Hepburn, Jacob H, Schiff, Henry P. Davison, Martin W. Littleton, Irving T. Bush, Cleve- land H. Dodge, Cyrus C. Mi gar M. Cullon, R. Fulton Clair McKelway, age Whale: ley Field Malone, W. Fellow Heary H. Tow der oe T. Wileon Ki sald mere ing. if neces- ‘The party of forty Americans who Wave been travelling in Germany with the Inetitute of Educational have all reached London safely, cording to a cottearay te-day from England. WASHINGTON, Aug. 5.—Secretarv of War Garrison announced to-day that his present plan for getting! am, Americans out of Europe contem- lates an endeavor iy hee aren pom iedgtg rt of exit, or a plan of the excited Americans inte pet vaoutral territory ee Spain or ‘After a conference at the White Houne Secretary Garrison eaid all Americans will be bt bi aafely, Should the food situation be- come critical for them, he expects to dispatch army transports with eup- r vy unenlmege “ete ti the reorietina | be ap, ak ta for rellet ond tran Tranepert ae! randed in the Penteeesn One wer sone. S record breaking time the Genate this afternoon the epecial re- “Im these days good citizens choald trast these whe are guarding their property and ge on with their work without excitement.” able to to-day for there first time since war 3] four other sraduates of West Point, Roly until to-night to foreigners de- IS ADVICE OF SUPERINTENDENT RICHARDS. Buperintendent of Banks Richards to-day issued the following wtatement to banks and private bankers under the supervision of the “You may say to your depositors that they may rest assured that | the State of New York Is carefally watehing their interests in every “They will be wise if they keep their money In the sound State |: imotitutions and concerns under my supervision rather than draw it |, pelled to leave all of their baggage id. The American tegation bere | hes arranged for their accommoda- tion in local hotels until tr tion home can be provided. have purch the British steamer trip. Am e the $96 cable and 1,000 Americans going in the steer- on board the Philadelphia, eall- ing to-day, are many wealthy per- sons. Enormous premiums were of- fered for tickets. One speculator of- fered Charles pie ‘ich and family of Cleveland $1,000 for their room, or $500 If they allowed him to travel with Martin Vogel, United States Sub- Treasurer at New York, with his connected with J. P. Morgan, were on PARIS, gy aap eget irere were ke ané obtain funds port from which Americans may em- bark on the vessels to be seat by the United States Government. Ambassador Herrick has cabled to the War Department in Washington tor permission for Mayor Spencer gesey, Major Lopate J. eat ies + ‘ker, here B. o Menara and all of whom are on leave, to accom- pany the French armies as military observers. The Ambassador haa requested the French government to extend the time limit for the issue of special permits of residence to Americans Uving in Paris or who desire to re- |, LONDON, mato. The government has grauted ovine to obtain permits. ire. Anne Wilson Howe ef Phile- iter of President Wilson, ice in the line at the feleimoer yesterday waiting for a Elbert H. chairman of tho committee "tor the “assistn Americans, aaid there w. Americana in Europe desi: turning to America, and about 7.An0 in of whom perhaps 1,500 wore wel. in desperate straits. The nuinoer of Americans who travel in Europe with ee means was astounding, be A large number of tourists from | Bwitseriand, em th ye on Aug. |, have arrived in Paris. They were et politely, but at the point of ba bayonet, at the French frontier asked to show their Oh! What Comfort to Footsore Folks! Cramped, hot, aching, tired feet? Feel if you couldn't stand cn them a a ce 3 out of the wissow? tortur out winoow! Then you surely need a cake of Johnson's Foot Soap. It has been relief to feet like yours for 44 000. be iyecveed anything could be sold Grant | until folks" otl clothes they wear, having been com- as a foot for a year or two— wise—but oy the Pee thing osm shes ind the test of time. to-night—25e at a1 a7 drug oe and treat yourself to solid foot-comfort, Freee the feet from corne and callouses The Specialties Department is showing an extensive assortment of articles appropriate for gifts, favors and prizes. Among these are Desk Sets, Ash Trays, Paper Cutters, Library Sets, Pencil Stands, Standing Thermometers, Book and Paper Racks, Book Ends, Inkwells, Novelty Cigar and Cigarette Lighters, Games, Japanese Trays, etc. This Department also contains a selection of Dog Muzzles, Collars, all moderately priced. or fancy feathers, and Leaders and Blankets, A Sale of Women’s Hats for toemorrow (Thursday) will consist of Black Velvet or White Satin Hats, variously trimmed with flowers, wings suitable for present or early Autumn wear, at the special prices of $4.75 & $7.50 (Millinery Department on the First Floor) credentials. Later, at Besancon, they were compelied to change trains at night during a rainst They were put into freight ¢: the traneportation of and bad littie to eat or drink, The French showed them every courtesy compatible with the exigencies of war. COPENHAGEN, an from Germany on the! sages reached here. | / ENGLAND TO 18s ISSUE TEN SHILLING NOTES; BANK’S DISCOUNT RATE TO DROP. German Aug. 6=Lioya ceores, | eellor of the Exchequer, announced | tn the House of Commons to-day that the Bank of England rate was to be re- duced to 6 pet cont. aither to-morrow or Frid The Government, said, had specie pay- ‘The Chancellor also announcied that the Goverement on I'rda: gold from circula- currency will be te- duantlty sufficient to meet “| — BRITISH STEAMERS NO LONGER TO CARRY ONITED STATES MAILS, WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.—Postmas- ter-General Burleson to-day cancelied transatlantic mail contracts with Britiah steamers, leaving the United States, Holland and Sweden as the only nations carrying United States mails. The service, he sald, ts slow but certain. New York's L LO Wa Cdk “i y Boot: SAOf? g —_ f!: Mid-Summer Special White Colonials $2.95 Formerly $3.50 to $5.00. THs model is a light airy shoe for mid-summer wear. Slender recede toe. Made of very fine white Peter's cloth Also in white buckskin. Light weight welted sole. French Spanish heel. Charge Accounts Solicited. Shopping Centre Sixth Avenue, 20th to 22d Street Just to Sell a Large Stock Quickly— These NEW $2 to $4 Shoes Are. Now Priced $1.39 Best way is to shop tomorrow and get several pairs while there are plenty of sizcs. telling how soon the assortment will be incomplete. Every Pair Is New and Absolutely Perfect Patent Colt Colonials, with black, are brocaded; also patent colt Oxfords and strap pumps and Cleopatras, Pumps tons on side. Ne Mall. Phone or C. 0. D. Orders, are trimmed with self-|heel; also White covered buckles, steel buckles; Cleo- patras with steel and rhinestone but- All This Season's Styles and Leathers White Canvas and White Poplin) Gun-Metal Calf Colonials. with fawn and gray cloth quarters; some! Boots and Colonial Pumps White Nu-Buck Lace Boots.|Oxfords, sti dt made on the English last, with low rama BOR: PUR DR! ABE Nee and Pumps. Black Satin Evening Pumps. | with covered Cuban heels. Women's and Small Women’s Summer Dresses Reduced for Clearance Were $3.75 to $12.50. €3.75 Tub Dresses, a variety of styles and colorings, to close at 91.50. €5.00 Tub Dresses, several choice styles and colorings, to close at $2.98. $8.98 Wash Dresses, prettily trimmed models. Tunics and folds; to close at 94.50, $12.50 Wash Dresses, linge- ties,voiles, etc., tunics, crushed Now $1.50 to $6.75 belts, Variety of models for choice; to close at 96.75. $3.98 Black and White Check Dress Skirts, girdle belts, to close at $1.50. $2.98 Separate Wash Skirts, odds and ends, to close at 91.75. $4.98 Linen Auto or Travel- ing Coats, tan only, to close at $2.98. O'Neill Main Store—Third Floor. Nu-Buck Oxfords) cloth quarters; also gun-metal calf Burt Shoes— Included in this sale jare several hundred pairs of the fam- ous E. C. Burt Low Shoes; values up \to 84.00 O'Neill Main Store—Second Fleer, Petticoats Special at $1.00 Made in sateen, panel; irimmed wit deep em NT O'Neltt Mata Y stere—Taied Floor, 69c French Linen Yd. 48c Oyster white, just the right shade and the proper weight for dreases, waists, etc, 65c Oyster White Linen, 45c Yd. A little heavier, with a fancy weave, Makes a benutiful summer suit. O'Neill Main Store—Second Floor, piaue and double scallop edge or Men’s $12.50 to $25.00 Suits at Half Regular Prices The_Most Sensational Price-Cut Ever Witnessed in New York’s Clothing Trade Snappy shepherd checks, swagger stripes, smart fancy patterns—all the colorings, de- signs and models that are NOW the proper thing for well dressed men. Suits That Were Suits That Suits That ere Suits That ‘ere Suits That Were $25. 00 Are Now $12.50 Men! You Never Saw Such Clothing Value in Your Life! O'Neil! Men's Meore—Mreet Floor.

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