The evening world. Newspaper, December 4, 1914, Page 8

MON VORASURED see TUK ACTIN : -ONPHONE RATES, Two Investigations Instead of | One Promise Early Relief From High Tolls. Look into mirror. | Are there between your have acon- caused solely by ™ 18 minutes of a half hour t with one of our Oculists int way to \- mi eit that y ly appear- the finds that glasses will no benefi i will be told so fraunly ond fw be eve that glasses will p pect to get » we furnish H ses for as little as COMPANY MAY FIGHT. Public Service Commission | Orders Hearing, Conducted as a Trial, Next Week. e York City’s exor- activity, Two competitive tions are under way, each be the first to give relief to the pub- Uc from exactions and overcharges ‘ork Telephone ( sion has put on full speed ahead for the home stretoh, without waiting for completion of the long-drawn-out val- uation proceedings. The legislative committee of which Senator James A. Foley is Chairman declares that it will continue in the race to bring about reduced rates, Chairman Van Santvoord of the Public Service Commission, an- nounced that beginning at 10 A. M. next Wednesday he will start public hearings in the Metropolitan Life Building, which will be equivalent to trial of the cane of tho public against the telephone company. The commis- sion will sit as a court. Evidence will be presented relating to value of the telephone company’s plant, its reve- nues, expenses and profits and what rates would yield a fair and reason- able return on the papital actually tne vest Bie near 4th Ave. ya Martin W. Littleton, special coynsel . F to the commission, will present the case on behalf of the public. Johy L. Swayze will represent the company. ‘The Gret witnesses will be we engi- ture last spring to investigate tole- | phone rates. They have been at work ‘on the company's plant and bouks fur AT. praisal of plant which the compan: 8 OF own experts are making, but the com- ry OVERCOAT mission is determined to go ahoad. Ls Claim has been made by the com- . pany'’s lawyers that when a te: Em $1 Profit Clothes Shop § ‘ary reduction of 40 por cent. in tain rates was made last winte: ment with the should be done until the appri was lo!completed. The present commission Open Breninge—8 Doers from B'vay, iiW.45"S SILVER Sterling €&¢ Plate ht silver, or richly the styles illus- be much. The style is Bf inches high; the Beautiful engraved styles like that on the right tos gang behegh ond Plain ayietin Uke that on the left are $11.50 each. International Silver Company Succeeding The MERIDEN Co. Established, 1853 4975: West sath Street though to 66-70 West ssth St, New York jat work on ti has rejected that claim, holding that there was no bin greement. It is not kno whether the company will participate in next Wednesday's trial hearings, fur-| pied by the © ther object Santvoord sugmes ence between was of opinion th brought ont the better for a speedy determination of the case. pilD sens BANKERS CALLED TO PLEAD. mover Bemis of books probin Ly are bag tid | to expedite big “_ C 'e ing to co-operate or to d bf or any ansiatancs that wilt bring | branch of hi quick relief to telephone users of New| Singer, his te York City, Prot. Bemis rank: of the ablegt country. ¥ in Chicago has not only given cheaper rates to tha public there, but the Chi. Jephono Company is prosper- telephone ex worl in int to-d in revision of rates eceet P Ry and forme: mined to p « before ni . mond Street Jal Ma or waiting here for compie- tion of the pending property valua-| counsel and bell tion some time in the distant future before rates can be reduced, I notice that the raiiroada are not waiting for completion of the physical vsluation of their property before epeying se lor transaction on wan tal from ywnaville bre ventne wort yest day in Albany. The legislative com- mittes requested that it be furnished with a copy of the wyers and experts of befor unty Court of the defenda: Pleadings of not guilt bail wan boo! given to Singer, $10. ta already com- Judge Brooklyn was t Martin W. 1 eid -jat hi after were made by xed, $10,000 for red ni covering up of the D, PRIDAY, jing tna 0 truck In Kobre and $600 each for the others. |phens, a coal The three haye been indicted in New| d Me for the same anente lem r ———— Sené 62 for Belgian Relief Fund. ‘The Evening World acknowledges re- ceipt of $2 from the Misecs W. and H., for the Belgian Relief fund, re ‘Thirty NOVICE CHAUFFEUR'S AUTO obese) KILLS A ROMPING CHILD Commandeered Ca: Rushes Four- Year-Old Victim to Hospitai, but Too Late. aler iver. Drict heating we 10d ® briet hearing were parol the Coroner for further ‘examination med by Olin J. Bte- | of One Hun jahth Street and Har- | Run down by a heavy automobile fruck ag she rom atreet jn front of her ‘across the ome late yesterday afternoon, Mollie Roxen, four years old, of No. 1848 Clinton Avenue, Bronx, was mangled under the wheels before the chauffeur, John Bante of No, 66 West One Hundred and Thirty-ninth Street, | could atop his truck. | The child. was hurried to Fordham | Horpital in @ commandeered automo- bile, but died before arriving there, Coroner Healy found that the chaut- & “green” hand who was be-| jeted by an experienced man arrested and wo i Franklin Simon & Co. Fifth Avenue, 37th and 38th Sts. SPECIAL SALE SATURDAY Misses’ and Girls’ Winter Coats Girls’ Winter Coats Dressy Coats of broadcloth, zibeline, bing lush, or pebble cloth; a number si . @to 14 years. Heretofore $18.50 Girls’ Fur Trimmed Coats Of imported zibeline or Astrakan cloth yen, brown or Copen; collar and cuffs trimmed with skunk opossum. to 14 years. Heretofore $18.50 Girls’ Fur Trimmed Coats Of imported broadcloth, in green, brown or navy, meee vg model, with wide set-in belt, trimmed with skunk opossum fur; silk lined, interlined. 8 to 16 years. Heretofore $29.50 10.00 14.50 18.50 Misses’ Fur Trimmed Coats Of navy, brown, black, green or taupe wool plush or zibeline; collar of rac- coon or skunk oposs: 14 to 20 years. um. Value $24.50 Misses’ Corduroy Coats Dressy tailored coat of corduroy, in brown, green or black; belted model; satin lined; warmly 14 to 20 years. interlined. Value $25.00 Misses’ Fur Trimmed Coats Street or evening coats of plush velvet; broadcloth, chinchilla, wool plush or silk velour; collar of mouffion, civet, skunk opossum or natural raccoon. 14 to 20 years, Value $39.50 ' Sale of Misses’ Fur Trimmed Suits suits. 14 to 20 years. Late season’s models of broadcloth, velour de laine, gabardine or velveteen; trimmed with’ various furs; also plain tailored Heretofore $29.50 to $59.50 Sale of Misses’ and Girls’ Dresses Saturday at Greatly Reduced Prices Misses’ Afternoon Dresses Girls’ Wool Drésses wiper wel Gatien "ome 6to 1S years ~~ Heretofore $9.75 Girls’ Party Dresses Of silk chiffon over crepe meteor silk, in pink, lighs blue, Nile or white. 12 t0 18 ye Value $15.75 5.00 9.75 Misses’ Fur Trimmed Suits New Empire Coats with Flare Skirts Of charmeuse, crepe de chine, velveteen and velveteen combined with satin 14 to 20 years. He Misses’ Evenin, Of crepe meteor, c! retofore $29. Gowns use, crepe de chine, silk chiffon; also laces or nets. 14 to 20 years. Heretofore $29.50 New Models at Special Prices 18.50 19.75 29.40 18.50 15.00 15.00 Misses’ Afternoon Gowns New Models and Materials Of broadcloth, gabardine or covert cloth; short Of silk crepe meteor, satin or crepe de Chine, in dark or light shades; also Eveni: or medium length coats, trimmed with rich furs, silk lined, interlined; also plain tailored suits, 14 to 20 years. 29.50 Value $39.60 Covert and Sand Color Suits Also in Brown, Green, Navy or Black Exclusive models, strictly tailored or fur trim- Of satin sublime, crepe meteor, c: med, of gabardine, broadcloth or English covert, trimmed with natural beaver, skunk opossum or French seal. 14 to 20 years. 29.50 Value $39.50 + Of various silks, Empire lines. showing Gowns the new 14 to 20 years. 18.50 Value $24.50 Misses’ Evenjng Gowns Showing the New Empire Models or chiffon, in white, de Chine ink, coral, blue, maize or peach, combined with lace or maline. 14 to 20 years. 29.50 Value $39.50 Boys’ Overcoats and Suits Boys’ Winter Overcoats’ Overcoats of English tweeds, in ear. brown or heather, convertible and patch pockets. Sto 18 years. Heretofore $12.75 Boys’ Mackinaws ot goreine all woo! mackinaw, Norfolk ; ehawl collars, in the newest colorings. Sto 18 years, Heretofore $12.50 Girls’ Winter Shoes Buttes or tan of black Russle calf, on orthopedic lasts; ° ey 9.75 ‘9.75 Sisen 11108, Widibe'A toE, Value $3.78 2.95 Boys’ Winter Suits Extra Kwickerbocherss lortolk model, of all woo! tweeds or navy cheviot; also English cord: juroy, ia to 18 years. Regular price $8.50 Boys’ Chinchilla Overcoats or brown chinchilla, plod tack, Oxtord or or wool lined. 3to 10 years. Heretofore $12.50 Boys’ Damp-Proof Shoes Misses’ Coll ihe rule otopate sone. smote Made of selects soles, low heels, Sizes 2}4 to 7}4. Misses’ Even ot Misses’, Girls and Boys’ Shoes Shoes tan of bleck Russia calf; buttoned or laced; hand weited welt Value $4.75 j hand turned soles Value $4.50 6.75 9.75 PR RIE OTE RMR ME PHORUM BSA. ROR eS A A EMER 07) BR 4, 1978." = —S—SSSS SS SSS SSS SS = a= 2 Stern Brothers 4nd and 43rd Streets, West of Hth Avenue. An Extrgordinary Clearance Sale, To-morrow, of Misses’ and Girls’ High Class Apparel [AVOLVING thé ‘entire stock of distinctive Tailored Suits, Street, After- noon and Evening Coats and Dresses, in this season's most authentic materials and colorings, At unprecedented concessions from regular prices The Missés’ Section | The Girls’ Section sizes 14, 16 and 18 years Sizes 6 to 14 years. Misses’ Tailored Suits, of breadcloth,|265 Girls’ School Coats, gabardine or diagonal in strictly tailored dressy effects, cheviots, new circular skirt, at, $15.00 of chinchilla mixtures vcheviots $7.50 Values up to $2.50 or zibeline; full lined, . at Misses’ Dressy Suits, : Values $12.50 to 17.50 of chiffon broadcloth, coverts, velveteen or!209 Girls’ Dressy Coats, gabardine,short coats trimmed $27.50 of zibeline, wool plushes, cheviots and with fur, new model skirts, at, ° other materials, in cape and belted Values up to $55.00 models, in the newest colors, $9. 15 Misses’ Smart Suits, SOC ee copies of rele tha models, one or two suits Values up to 688.60 of each of the following materials: chiffon] 25 Girls’ Coats, velvet, broadcloth, broadtail cloth and| Copies of foreign models, one or two of a other fashionable fabrics, $32. 50 kind, of corduroy, velvet or broadcloth; " some fur trimmed; full lined; $12 00 exclusive styles, . . at . Values up to $35.00 Girls’ einige igi me Of serges, plaids or checks, in Russan iad waist effects, at $3.75 p Values up to $11.50 Girls’ Afternoon Dresses, Of light and dark challies, in plain and tunic effects, many trimmed $5. 00 with embroidered collars, at . Values up to $14.50 Girls’ Party Dresses, of chiffon, net and crepe de Chine, one or two of a kind 8.50 to 18.75 from regular stock, Values up to $35.00 Girls’ Washable Dresses, Of rep or fine quality pique, suitable for holiday gifts, hond vmbroidered, 82°90 to 12,00 Values $3.75 to 15.00 ' The Holiday Sale of Bric-a-Brac Wut be continued to-morrow, featuring four of the many interesting . Broups of useful and ornamental Christmas suggestions arranged on special tables to facilitate selection, at these remarkable price inducements: Group No. 1—at $2.50 Group No. 3—at $5.00 Mahogany Candlesticks, Royal Bonn Fern- | Pott Umbrella Jars, © Nickel cries and Vases, Old English Potteries, Im- Balod Note, Berle Mnsted elote Manan ported Bronze Jewel Boxes, Wood Book Jany Clocks, Amphora Fernery, Ash Trays, ks, Imported Ash and Serving Trays, |Cigarette Boxes, Smoking Stands, Bronze Roll Baskets, Compotes, Mayonnaise Bowl |Vanity Cases, Various Imported Potteries, and Plate, Hair Receivers, Spoon Holders, |Vases, Brass Desk Electrics, China Chocolate Nappies, Baskets, Pen Tris and Sardine |Sets, Cake, Muffin and Entree Plates, Cut Boxes, Sugars and Creamers. Glass Bowls and Compotes. Group No. 2—at $3.75 Group No. 4—at $7.50 French and Italian Pottery Vases, Berlin and | Sevres Mounted Vases, Amphora Baskets, Mosaic Bon Bon Boxes, Nickel and Copper | Vienna PotteryVases, Italian Faience Jardin- Trivet Stands, Dresden Compotes and Bas- |ieres, Florentine Wood Book Racks and Book kets, Mahogany Desk Clocks, Old English |Ends and Ferneries, White and Gold Bac- Blue Jars and Caddies, Antimony Smoking |carat Vases, Perfume Bottle Sets, China Sets, Jeweled Bronze Bon Bon Boxes, Elec- |Chocolate and Tea Pots, Sugar and Cream tric Call Bells, Imported Bisque Boudoir |Sets, Chop Dishes, Cut Glass Cheese Dishes, and Adjustable Brass Electric Lamps. Vases and Compotes. A Jaunt Through Toyland ON the Fourth Floor, will be highly interesting to the little ones, as well as their patents. The assortments are now at their best, the last ship- ments from England, France, Germany and Austria having arrived and are now being displayed with the most diversified variety of the best American made playthings. Very Specially Priced for To-morrow : $5.00 Irish Mail Hand Cars, $3.50 $6.50 French Mechanical 5.00 White Enameled Walking Dogs, , . -_ at $5.00 3.75|%6.75 Reed Rockers or Chairs, many embellished with furs, Values up to 875.00 Misses’ Dance Frocks, about 25 dresses, one or two of a kind re- maining from the regular stock, developed in Leet Aten styles and $1 5.00 materials; Values up to $45.00 Misses’ Afternoon & Evening Dresses, about 75 dresses in all, representing chif- ie Le silk bee ae other fashion- able materials and combina- tions; Values up to #65.00 $25.00 Misses’ Utility Coats, for evening or street wear, of imported ray Miva, with fur collar and cuffs, lined and heavily inter- lined; Value $29.75, at $18.75 Misses’ Street and Evening Coats, of velour Penn pee zibeli ne and other approved materials, in street and evening shades, lined and warmly inter- $25. 00 lined; Values up to $45.00, at : Doll Perambulators, ‘at R 4 5.00 $9.00 Electric Locomotive and $25.00 Cabriolet, with Two Pullman Coaches, . at 6.50/fine skin horses, . at 19.50 _ The Special Holiday Gift Section . LOCATED on the Main Floor, offers an unusually attractive ensemble of useful and practical holiday gifts, conveniently displayed on separate tables, at prices greatly below their real values. Imported Jewel Cases, at $2.25|Cut Glass Handled Nappies, $1.00 Imported Writing Cases, “ $2.65) Japanese Antimony Imported Bon Bon Dishes, Cigarette Boxes, cedar lined, $1.00 Silver Plated, . . . . at 5Oc|Irish Linen Scarfs, hand embroi- Imported Rose Bud Baskets, dered, hemstitched and scalloped, at 1.25 Silver Plated, at $1.25] Memorandum Pads, Women’s Pure Linen Hdkfs, embroidered, ‘in assorted patterns to box of six, with calendar and pencils or eraser, 1.35 at $1.50] Pengil Stands, . with six pencils anderaser, . at 45c Beaded aad Bil sacical Silk Sewing Bags, - Drawstring Bags, . «at SEN) ot Black Moire, suitably fitted, 2,25 French Ostrich Feather Fans, 50c Imported Gilt Wood Frames, French Jet Jewelry, at $2.00) aby toinch, . . . at 1.10 Bohemian Glass Compotes, Men’s and Women’s Umbrellas, gold decorated, . . « at $1.50] oftwilledsilk,sterlingsilverhandles, 2.95 |