The evening world. Newspaper, December 16, 1914, Page 13

‘the ordinanes ts 3, a weak \Seereu | “at every cab carrying meter be compelled to carry @ license and the big problem is solved. This provision ignores the rightful; », 1 Know « Stuart Dyspepsia | Tablet Will Digest Any Meal At Any Time. ae, ste, do we nee men who can not been “Private” Companies Must Take Out Licenses. By an overwhelming vote of 44 to 3 adopted an amendment to the Taxi- cab Ordinance which will compel every vehicle in the city carrying a ment, which corrects the few weak \ my {spots In the existing ordinance, will compel the Taxi Trust and other ‘so- A called private companies to obey the law the same as do hundreds of other public hacks. The action of it. The more the strain the the Aldermen severs the last link In become the forces to take care of ti meal as weil, *\ the chain of subterfuge and svasion eal, SUES Dyspepsia Tablet aide Na. Ipractised by the Taxi Trust. jature’ wi 3 lableta are filled with the very ingredients Mayor Mitchel will sign the amend- eangedtal to every normal, ment in the near future. As soon as ‘Guailty or ingredient of a Stuart's| He does garages and open lots will no Ryreersie. eee wil Gigese 5.000 times; longer constitute a refuge. Honest a ble help this meine toa deprated wit | Public hackmen who favor the Taxi [ny cm Gitar, ne ts a1¢ tn buliding | Ordinance, passed through the efforts Hlomach ‘and’ Intestines rive ther autne [Of The Evening World, will soon be ened, and thus. irritation, sorene a 0 | . pentane’, and, hus teritation, soreness! on an equal footing with the biggest by the aymtom naturally, quickly, harm: | Companies, which vill be compelled early. to charge legal rates or be haled Thousands of dynpepti dat fufterers would be wat so (ol yon mnt | Into court. There is now nothing left Fears Ezerepele ‘Tab’ yi have done for for the Taxi Trust but to obey the . a law and discontinue charging extor- , | tonate rates. *| The amendment to the Tax! Ordi- |nance did not come before the Alder- men until 6.30 last evening, at which more overwhelming had departed for N their homes. Alderman William D. Brush of the mittee on Welfare reported the ndment. | forcefully why it w He sald that under the the existing ordina e big com- panies claimed to be doing a private ‘hacking business when it was a no- | torious faet that they were in league with runners for the big hotels and actually: time quite a number of the Aldermen who would have made the vote even This Winter Give y E R M I LAX who are obeying the J larly to your dog and suverb m Ait ior jordinance, As proof Preanire Bie reset andit tat |! of the ‘Taxi ‘Tru ; eailaramie cited many ins feurs of this so: cern were caught ing fares on the pu jclted other instanc N of where the erm. Pak. oe, ce ine had percentage axree- 81,00, oF at Riker-Hegemaa's, ip’ their chauffeurs wait- other drusgiste and Vet Shops. | ing so-called garages located near | hotels, theatres and restaurants. \ The Alderman continued: “If the big taxi companies fighting so hard to evade: the law were reaily private, existing lessness prevails, This Why Not All Join Hands This Christmas And Buy the Home a Present on Credit Why don’t you all combine—Mother, Dad, Sisters and Brothers —and get one dandy present together--somet! you'll all enjoy— something that will make the home more comfortable and that will last for years to come? ; Form a trust—increase your buying power—get one big present. And instead of straining your purse strings by paying cash in ad- vance, come to Cowperthwait’s and open a charge account, then pay ir trifling weekly or monthly instalments. You'll never miss the money. Until you've visited ci ther of ou¥ two big stores you can never know what a wonderful assortment we carry of Furniture, Rugs and House- furnishings, including any number of suitable Christmas gifts. Our plainly marked prices are the lowest. Come and sec. Open Evenings Until Xmas (Both Stores) Dainty 4-Piece Set in Golden Oak Each of these four pieces 1s tionally well made and nicely finished. ‘The ‘tea-wagon has a removal » tray’and the small stand has a glass top. as Present. The parately may be had AS GIFTS TO BE HAD HERE, ny christ for |. All four pleces, ONLY ON! ° ‘ COWPERTHWAIT & SONS “Oldest Furniture House in America”’ Tl ee Ta warage. : Alderman Henry Curran the history of the fight made for a square deal fo th patrons and public hackmen. —_—_— think ould Aldermen Vote That the Fake "the ny conscientious Alderman ote against the amendment. little opposition which did de- was not taken very seriously by the Aldermen who amendment, Alderman considerable amusement when he de- jclared that he pitied any hackman \under the supervision of the License | Department. Alderman Spencer was probably not man a squa the Board of Aldermen last evening Sy jaware of the erat t, and it does &@ wab operates | salaries, , an open lot or a plained ir bo lifled Ho said the agitation had f years and that he did not ed for the! Justice is done pencer caused} mean that the ment, which taximeter, no matter where operated N from, .9 obtain a license from and operate under the direction of the A Department of Licenses. This amend- BROADWAY AND 33D ST. Alderman William Duggan of Ha: lem explained very clearly that if t! amendment was not adopted the pres- ent Taxicab Ordinance would be nul- “There are hundreds of independent taxicab owners who are now cheer- fully paying licenses and observing the rate law,” said Alderman Duggan. “They are doing so because they ex- pect this board to eventually see that around, By that I ig companies which hawe taxicabs and go. ‘t pay licenses ill be speedily brought into line by|evade the law. The mor. us. Now, if we don't pass this amend- es every public hack- deal and makes a taxt- juDaweDAY, brought to justice. de the pay’ mitting them: ig of licenses has. force of circumstances, also try this amendment will be Alderman John Whi! ICRI CRICR ORR NAA AAS ORR ae ‘This Roomy, Bright, New Store Is Spreading More Christmas Cheer Than Ever Before. Why? Better Service and Better Stocks! Practical and Beautiful Gifts in Plenty at the Fine Savings Afforded by the “Double Portion’’ Sale of Christmas Merchandise. _The Necktie Event of the Year! manufacturers thought they would not ge 22,000 Men’s Scarfs At Average Half Price % 3} : Imported and American Silks Generously Designed, Open End Styles 7 '" Newest Patterns and Colors Yes, the war is in back of it all, but it is a long, long story. Enough to know that most of our American their fall importations of European silks so bought again elsewhere. But practically every piece on order was deliver- ed and they ha a double supply on their hands to be gotten rid of quickly. GIMBELS was called upon to help and we start in to-morrow by offering this un- precedented At $1.10 Scarfs Worth $2 and $2.50 Made of superb qualities of imported scarf silk in the most exclusive designs. Cut extremely full. At 35c Scarfs Worth 50c and 65c hree of these for $1. Full fash- iol ties made from the short ends of the finest silk, hence wonderful bargains. Sale of Finest Christmas Neckwear At 65c Scarfs Worth $1 and $1.50 Large four-in-hand scarfs in the latest pattern effects and also plain colors. At 25c Scarfs Worth 50c A great lot of fine open end scarfs that would be splendid values even at the regular price, all the best effects are represented. P Main Floor cy Aeon An #xquisite Black Fox Set, $60 Such fine specimens of fox that they are as silky and beautiful as lynx. The two-skin scarf is in that artistic mode which may be worn in several ways and is always graceful. The muff is also made of two skins. + Other Black Fox Sets at $26 to $160. Furriers Since 1842 tnira Ytoor Mahogany Candlesticks, / $1.75 Each , { or $3.60 a Pair Made of solid ma- hogany, in a fine old Colonial design. Stand 15 inches high, and have brass candle cups. The regular value is $2.75 each Seventh Floor \- Very Popular Cloves at $1 toe Women There are many strong points aout these gloves. They are “Kay- ser’ quality; are made of the new “Uyke Lether” material that looks and wears like fine Mocha and can be gi 9 Pair washed most easily, and they are in a new gauntlet mode! with strap at wrists, just the thing for winter weather. Splendid values at $1 a pair. Main | loor odd lots must be cleared out. at Co Bes Give the Boy a Train $15 Mechanical Train, with reversible engine and tender and 3 cars, $8.60. $17.50 Electrical Trains, $10 $10 Electrical Trains, $7.60 $9 Electrical Trains, $6 $2.25 Electrical ‘Trains, $1.60 26c and 60c Trumpets, 15c and 25c $3.60 Games, $1.75 Ki Ki Cat Throw Game, with 4 soft balls and large cat. 60c and $1 Doll’s Baby Yards, 25c $1.60 Imported Shops, 75c Toy, Flower and Cake Shops. $2.50 Toy Kitchen Cabinets, $2 $1 Doll's Fur Robes for Carriages, 75c 60c Dolls, 25c With stuffed body and bisque head. Veg weys se nde Be OE Og ING (Boo Pare 8 for GIMBEL Subway Store Announcement jw O74 (O74 S74 O74 OA BMBER 16, 19 * 4 Of @ public hack, the Inawpenaert Sect would have as the Taxicab Ordinance as a|much right as the big fellows to evade leasing, and that its only opponents | the law.” are big concerns that cannot afford to charge legal rates because they pay their head officials bank presidents’ “Alderman Oscar Igastaedter spoke @long similar lines and went on to prove that equal rights to all hackmen in the city would not prevail until the fake private companies doing a pub- lic hack business under cover were avery one in New York knows that ig companies operate from gar- » While being watched, just to dd sub. ves to regulation by the city, This amendment is the only redress the honest public hackman If we do now adopt it many of the smaller independent hack owners will lone heart and in the end, through to effect of mendous.”* » who has theatrical interests tn the upper end | Men’s $4 Oceans and Oceans of Toys Hundreds At Very Special Prices The thousands of toys purchased already have made no perceptible difference in these vast assortments, but it means that there are many tempting bargains where This Acre and Half Toy Store Can accommodate many hundreds of people one crowded, with the satisfaction of knowing that you are receiving the best in quality and value. PRP RS ok of the ofty and ts in @ position to fae conditions there, Gectared that if ong public hackman using a taxi- Meter must charge. legal rates and obey tho law, all must do #0. N Those Who Wear Glasses are the Best Leseon To Those Who Don’t Those who wear glasses are free ff N from eyestrain and headaches; N they haven't the handicap nor the Ny 1AMONDS N depression caused by poor sight. i) WATCHE Sesap sea*secetns rt sss cel] 96haliah é Sons |CRERE, oe B New York: 184 B'way, et John St. fi mM 206 Mazi ek 223 Siath Av.. . 350 Sixth Avs, Bd St. N|| Seo S TAOLO CRY . 101 Nassau, N 17 West 42d Stre N Brockiyw: 498 Fulton St.. co. Bond St. Cures BRONCHITIS World Wants Work Wonders. A Fortunate Christmas Sale of Standard Sets of Books .. _ These are editions worth owning—works that should have thei: i in every well rounded home library. The volumes are well printed "al ot wk and the Christmas prices are very low. Principal works: a ° ; . Sets in 4 Calf Binding Amerson 5 Vols, 94.86) Poe 6 Vols. Plato 4 Vals, 98.06) De Maupawant 10 Vola. fore Shakespeare 10 Vols .18| Dickens 15 Vols. $914.60 Balzac 18 Vols 917.25| Hugo 10 Vols. 60.75 ° oe Sets in M Leather and Cloth Shakespeare _ Vols. Dickens 15 Vols 48 feather sats Dickens 18 Vols. oth 99.95, Hugo 10 Vols. 34 leather 60 Hugo 10 Vols. oth tess Turgeneiff 7 Vols. Cloth 96.75 Kipling 10 Vole. Cloth $2.96 Kipting 10 Vols. % leather $4.95 Poo Complete 10 Vols. in 6 Vols 3 leather $4.25 F i f What a Delightful Surprise for Her! + ety oY Kitchen Cabinet Newest $30 Model Costs but $17.50 __ Has every important feature shown in the most expensive makes and is strongly constructed. __ The body is of solid oak 71, inches high, 42 inches wide. Upper section finished in white. Brass trimmings and ball bearing casters. __ We have only 100 of these splendid cab- inets to sell at this price; it is quite an im- portant “scoop,” for we bought them in an unusual way and not another store in New York can offer such a value. Can you imagine a more acceptable gift for your home? _ These Cabinets Are Provided With 50-[b. Metal Flour Bin, Pantry Shelf for Cereals, etc., Rolling Pin Rack, Cupboard for Dishes, c rystal Glass Tea and Coffee Jars and Salt Jar, GlaseSugar Bin, Metal Brad and Cake Box, Pot and Kettle Cupboard,.Large Metal Table that alides back out of place, ae - or Cavalier Slippers, Pair Elk Skin Moccasins, _ Full range of sizes for men just the things for home wear or for summer outings. $1.25 instead of $1.65 pair. in of $2.' ir. ourth Floer Speci Special One of the most popular models of men’s house P sli and here "4 ble of 25 per cent on every ir. Made of black ~@ vici kid and tan ~~ and red pebbled $9 Saxe Chocolate Sets $5 Made in the Saxe : einer with hand factories in Austria turned soles and comfortable lasis, Second [loor and decorated in the famous old Royal Saxe, flor: designs. One la: chocolate pot anc cups and saucers to... each set. difth Floor Beautiful, Imported Hand- Colored Photogravures $7.50, $10 and $12 Instead of $12, $13.60 and $16.50 Including such superb masterpieces as “Dream of Love,” ‘Lohengrin,’ ‘ Mid- summer Night's Dream,” and many EBl- seley and Morgan children subjects, In fine burnished antique frames with ornamental corners and some with tops, ‘The average size is 20x30 inch»s. Fixth Floor time without seeming to be even Shop here quickly, conveniently and $1.60 Kitchen Sets, 95c 8 pieces, made of aluminum. ¢1 Paper Doll Houses, 50c Betty Bungaloo Doll Houses, 2 rooms. Novelty Tops Half Price 50c und $1 Trick Tops, 26¢ and 60c $1 & $1.60 Laundry Sets, 75c & $1.26 $7 Electric Reading Lamps, $3.50 ¢ $65 Hydroplanes Have a double ad- ip $2.60 . justment that en- Sails and rises K ables you to focus from the water. ao fel vt Gi foe, 99 Gaerne "metal, finished in China Tea Sets, brush brass; the shade + ge $1.50 » rase $1.26 18-inch Teddy Bears, plush, 96¢ beaded fr be se: Fourth Flower 2ifth Fleer \ MS _—