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‘FARO COAL TRUST [= a> HIT BY GREGORY mee ,. ©F Owned by such corporation.” Ds Tae Ls 4 lke emit 6 IN YEAR'S REPORT Attorney “General Asks Con- gress to Strengthen Law f Against Combinations. WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.—Attorney General Gregory made his first report to Congress to-day as head of tho) Department of Justice, He recom- meaded several amendments to exist- ing laws and gave a comprehensive review of the work of the depart- meat for the fiscal year. His principal recommendation was for an amond- Mest to the commodities clause of the Interstate Commerce Act de- sigted to block the way of any com- mof carrier which seeks to transport Products over the lines in whigh it hag any interest whatsoever, In asking for such legistation the Attorney General referred to the dif- floulty the department has encoun-} tered in attempting to break up what | is known as the “hard coal combi- | nation” controlling a large part of | the anthracite fields in Eastern Pennsylvania. He told Congress that railroads in that field have met re- cent Supreme Court decisions, in- terpreting the commodities clause, by the organization of corporations whose stock is distributed ratably mong stockholders of the rallroad, with its management dominated by the railroad. To such a corporation, he says, the railroad in question sells coal at the mines under @ contract which puts the new corporation “largely, if not completely, within,the power of the|§ railroad.” This plan has been chal- lenged by the Government. “I recommend,” wrote Mr. Greg- ory, “an amendment which will pro-|§ Aibit a railroad from transporting Io interstate commerce articles which tt manutsetured or produced, or which were manufactured or produced by any corporation controlled by it or affiliated with it by having the same controlling stockholders, irrespective of whether such railroad or such con- trolled affiliated corporation has an interest in the article at the time uf transportation, “It is also nec: tion and sry if transporta- roduction are to be com- pletely d ed that Congress pro- hibit any railroad owned or con- trolled by a producing or trading cor- poration and not operated merely as @ plant facility from transporting In interstate commerce articles produced The Attorney General recites 4 length the enforcement of the Sh man Anti-Trust Act during the fiscal year. Speaking of the negotia- tions with the New York, New Haven and Ha road Company, he informed that the ment, “while intent upon enfoi the law,” realized that it must procee #0 as to cause tho least embarrass. ment to investors and to the unsettled | B the new management of the New Company to enter into negotia. with a view to bringing about, without a protracted and necessarily unsettling contest, a dissolution of the unlawful monopoly was granted. “In the mean time the department | E by a to avoid any action that might hinder in any way the accomplish- ment of that CU 80 pTApreAnt. b to the explains, “the request of | B | CHARLES A. KEENE | LSOBrosdway, New York ol 6 O'CLOCK. Home Cooking! | ‘That's what you get if you take your meals at such Roarding Houses as are advertised in the “Boarders Wanted”’ Columns of The World from Day to Day. sapenrt mind and care then 4 to do nothing which tight terfere with proper the appropriate time.’ The department's Bureau of In- vestigation investigated during the lave cases in which 435 indictment continuances, During the preceding year there were 332 indictments and 266 convictions. The bureau investigated on the average forty-one complaints of vipla- tion of the Anti-Trust Act each month, compared with thirty-six last Lovely forChristmasGifts ag ‘were tent LINER FLORIDE HELD UP . BY STORM, AGENTS SAY Steamer Is Two Days Overdue from Havre, But French Line Is Not Worried. Many inqtiries were received at the offices of the French Line to-day re- garding thé steamship Floride, which sailed from Havre Nov. 4 with twen- ty-four second-class and fifteen steer- prosecutions ‘Jato ' passengers and has not deen! nighted near thelr port of destination. heard from since then. Officials of the line sald that, though the Fiorlde now is appro’ mately two days overdue, they ar satisfled she trouble “Ther Broadway, 34th to 38th St LACE BLOUSES Three New Models— Special trated above delicate pink chiffon ard fine shadow lace are ef- tectively combined. ‘The jet buttons, the high ‘collar of black moire and the braid- bound armholes add to sts smart style. Women’s Serge & Satin Dresses Five Fetching New Models In Crepe de Chine Blouses, Tailored military Blouses and dressy Blouses of lus- trous crepe de chine, perfectly washable and in the soft, delicate shades so fashionable. newest fancies of Fashion. ' Blouses of Blouses of Blouses of Flesh Chiffon Embroidered Net Filet Shadow and Shadow Lace Lace and Satin Lace and Chiffon In the model illuse aterm clever in A softly gathered style; the model il- lustrated above is of white net with em- broidered Motifs. Lustrous sa tin in black or blue is used vest of chiffon and a novel pleated cellar of French chiffon are featured in the model illustrated above — made of creamy filet shadow lace over flesh chiffon. $4.89 for the flaring collar, deep bodice and cuffs. Originally $8.49. Models featuring the THIRD FLOOR—34TH STREET. re 4 $19.74, For Clearance, $13.74 Setge Coat Dresses—in navy blue combined with black satin—also Serge Dresses in bolero model with self-colored embroidery and with high collars of pleated organdie. in circutar and pleated effects. Aftemoon Dresses of Serges and Broadcloths Originally $22.74, Now $15.74 Blue Serge Dresses of very clever style with corded ornaments of black satin and wide satin girdle. ¥ Broadcloth Dresses in military model with chiffon velvet sleeves afd high collar; . he long tunic is pleated over a serge underskirt. straight long coat effect. WOMEN’S SKIRTS In fashionable shades. THIRD FLOOR, BROADWAY, at Very Special Clearance Reductions Broadcloth, Serge and Taffeta Skirts— Were $4.89 to $7.94. Practical Christmas Gifts Now $3.89 if Fine French Voile in closely pleated model, with high girdle waist ine, Pleated, semiecircular and tunic models in a diversity of smart styles, Black Voile Skirts—Pleated Models—Were $9.74 Now $6.94 Skirt with box-pleated over drapery of voile, wit! a side-pleated underskirt of satin. Circular Skirts of « Black Broadcloth— Covert Cloth Skirts —New Circular ew Models— Model, $5.74 | Special, $6.49 Close fitting hip yoke with fr sard and darker brown flaring circular Skirt; patch pockets, with strap ard buttor trimmirg, tones, Covert Skirts, with fitted yoke and flaring circular Skirt, THIRD FLOOR, CENTRE. AFTERNOON and Dancing FROCKS, New Models, Very Special, $28.75 Afternoon Gowns of soft silks, charmeuse and velvets with tunics of lace and net and Georgette crepe sleeves. Dancing Frocks trimmed. vcarcular flounce skirt over ruffles of French taffetas and chiffons, with high waist line bodice, of Oriental lace. een acy APP Pe A em ‘The Floride le « stanch boat The tonnage of the Floridn | andy shi 413 feet in length. Te- cently has been doing transport duty in France. has not encountered of an extraordinary nature. 4 been much stormy weath- 1 Deo. 10.05) 0 and Bear are rush- er lately," said Paul Faguet, general nee of th o agent of te ®rench Line. “The Flore phd ih poe ad ide undoubtedly has encountered the worst of it, hence her delay. She ought (9 be.heard from now at any ralia'n, Mi hinere minute, " yw sy “Steamships are not in the habit of x to drive ie of} union it he reperting nowadays untll they are 4 a RREKEH EXTRA! EXTRA! The Little TOY CANNON has f' picture. Why not give him a good “PLAYTIME SCARE" at y Let MACY’S Supply the 5 Soldiers, 24c | SILK FLAGS, 4c & 6c | FORTS, $3.96 re The cult Flag ts 2 inches This is a mediumesized 4 inches. ery ‘ . The ee Flag is 4 inches ped very attractive and 6 inches. * ; *Both Standards of the Very large Forts are priced flags are 8 inches high. up to $14.74. 22 inches long, 16 inches high. It is a Various other sizes of Horses are priced accordingly. FIFTH FLOOR 109: Misses’ and Juniors’ Suits Sharply Reduced for Long and Short Coat Suits in baoddclott®, gabardine, cheviot. with fur caracul cloth, velveteen and braid. Coats are warm skirts in many new styles, including flaring models. 68 Suits That Were $14.74 to $28.75 Now $12.74 All colors and sizes included i int! the assortment—but not eve! 1D FLOOR, 85TH ST. FUR SETS For GIFTS Smart novelti@ in the season's most fashionable pelts,—all perfectly matched. Prices which com- paren will prove are much low those elsewhere. Natural or Skunk Raccoon Sets— Special, $19.74 Made of selected skins; scarf of double animal effect. with large pillow muff to match Skirts Black Wolf Novelty Sets —Special, $19.74 Smart double animal Scarf and fancy mutf— —tinished with heads and tails. Special, Women’s Gazo Mocha GLOVES, 74c Imported to sell at $1.50 These are CLEANABLE Mocha Gloves; full pique sewn; round corners; gussetted fingers; one button and button-hole, White only. While they last, at this low price. Women's English | Women's Real Hand-Sewn Cape Cheverette Walking Walking Gloves, $1.44 Gloves, $1.69 Double draw spear backs; Made to our. order in Bees - England. Full pique sewn; gussetted fingers; one brass gussetted fingers; Paris button and button - hole point backs; two pear! Tan, black and white. clasps. Women's Mochd Gloves, $1.94 Made in Grenoble, France. Full pique sewn; gussetted fingers; six needle back; two pearl clasps. Smoke gray and black, MAIN FLOOR, BROADWAY | Wilson fs planning » reunion of the War Time in Macy’s iven MR, HOBBY HORSE a terrific scare in the 7 Soldiers and Tent, 9 Soldiers, One Officer on Horse, and Tent, 98c 26 Soldiers, 4 Officers on Horses, 3 Tents, $2.24 CANNON, long and 3 inches high. inches lang by 8 inches high, is $1.74. HOBBY HORSE ON ROCKERS, $8.89 enuine skin horse, with tan leather Harness, The largest size, $125.00. _ .) em| flounces or lace trim- le ina fosette. Sizes 4 to Fe De Ye LY TBO ciel ied overskirts. Sizes 4 to@ years. # years. mW Many other styles from which to select, at each price quoted 41 Suits That Were $22.74 to $38.75 Now $18.74 Black Lynx Cat Sets— Large reversed Scart and semi-round muff to match Black French Iceland Fox Coney Sets, $10.74 | Sets— Special, _ $7.49 a ‘ sae —_ ad Persian Paw Pieced Caracul Black Dre and on Sater, Seigeate, $1.89 to fongres. 49. Sets—Special, $4.96 | Sets-—Special, $8.74 Macy’s usual prices, $2.29 to $7.49. THIRD FLOOR, 91TH STREET. ~ SPECIAL XMAS OFFERING rahend FAMILY REUNION. be Christman ar a tear eet the Preainents x ia fin reverted hv: ter of jeneh With Him bw WASHINGTON, Dec, 10.—President rival We are not claiming the imposible ‘wilt be n|We what we do claim, however, te that for nervousness, sick Old Jockey Kearns Home . |biliousness and stomach troubles, n Rigby, an old time jockey, |better remedy can be found woe a from France on yesterday a pareti . lends in London pal apatched a trained ni He war taken to Ley ital and will be sent to-day i# mother lives. on. mbers of his family at the White Get a ber Fe se and 260 the tea. ty R 4G Pills, 208 Contre Street, IW. ¥. nother “W Dainty F ROCKS—Pracical Chnistmas Gifts for Girls Charming models for the little girls and the big ones,— Dresses so pret- tily trimmed that they will grace any holi~ day party; others so simple that they may be worn every- day for school. All are in holly boxes. Hand-Embroidered Voile Dresses, $3.49 our own Home? TOYS 49c 24c This Cannon is 7 inches The largest Cannon, 14 Fine Lingerie Empire Dresses $7.49 The very littlest girl in the i- Justration is veri or of these irl in the The H ly Ftd the group illustr a quaint Frocks of very sheer lawn Trimmed ‘with ‘the tiniest, tucks at ue embroidered. cole nen. Pore and fine lace insertion and edging. The high girdle and rosette are |' quaint pleated ver ‘ of wide messaline ribbon. Sizes Loan, od Ds Popes igi ng-Waist resses | Lingerie va $2.8 of Voile and Lawn, $4.89 Me geen worn by the $2.89 Fine white lawn or voile in long- | girl at the righ i” the illustration 1s Gers Valenci 3a Clearance waisted models with revers, pret- tly lace trimmed. Skirts with ine MAIDS' DRESSES Useful Gifts---Specially Priced An assortment of new modeis—absolutely correct i style, neatly made and of the most serviceable and practical materials, Sizes 34 to 46—at every price and in a complete range of colors. Chambray House Dresses ®© Usually $1.29-Special, 94c High neck and ee sleeve model in Cig A oni of “Amoskeag” chambray. Gibson waist with wide cuffs and collar; skirt with panel back. Striped Gingham - Check Gingham Dresses, Usually $1.49,| Dresses, ' Usually $1.89 Special, $1.44 Special, $1. “Amoskeag” Binghums, in neat “Amoskeag” gitighams, of fine ry model in each size. str ; sailor collar, tie and wide " quality; novel vest effect, with, cus, of plain chamnbray. Well | arnt” calor collr, wide cuffs nol ste inplainchambray | skirt with patch pocket. A very with white collar, attractive style. $1.89 Percale, Chambray and Gingham etty styles, trimmed with and pearl buttons of with Sing ie embry v ‘Wen neck ond Yong "sceves sleeves; fw Dresses, Usually $2.24—Spectal, collar and short gaat Gift Boxes—Containing “Two Dresses Special $3. 74 Special $4.49 || A percale Morning Dress and. a] A chambray Morning Dress. bial sateen After neon Dress in}and a lack Soiesette Afternoon $24.74 THIP’. FLOOR—A4TH STREET. Clearance of Women’s Suits Originally $28.75 to $32.75 Now $18.74 A Collection of 14 Tailored Suits in Regular and Extra Large Sizes. Short, medium and long coat models, all warmly interlined and finely silk lined, In the most fashionable fabrics, including Heavy Cheviots, Broadcloth, Gabardine and Ripple Cloth THIRD FLOOK, DWAY, CLEARANCE of Women’s COATS Originally 998.74 to $29.75 Now $12.74 Ninety-four Coats, in a variety of styles and colors, are included in this collection of garments, suitable for motoring, traveling or general wear. Short, three-quarter and full length models, strictly tailored or trimmed; some with fur collars, Many are satin lined throughout, THIRD FLOOK, BROADWAY,