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cases, are mere devices for diverting excessive dividends from earnings. Here the parent company, which con- trols entirely the destinies of this company, takes 4% per cent. slice off the top of the @roaH revenues of this } kets a chance at suth revenues u +h] hee holders of the A. T. & T. ' Com pi Paciie Company ; boing It, of Course, ia to the y Interest of Buoh #tockRoldets to divert ——— Female Detectives Scatter ax much Monay aR possible into funda that may be used as dividends in ox- jcess of the amount whieh may law- fully be earned.” But in This Case the “Man” IS] gvarem CONDEMNED IN soUTH| a Great Corporation That who com AND NEW ENGLAND. The Railroad Comm , Keeps Up the Rates, , of the percent- afied t 414 PER CENT. RAKE-OFF, |9800'4 Bel companica The A. T. o ny, a@ it does all other Extortion of American T. & T. Co. to Be Exposed by Pub- lic Service Commission. Bervice Com- |minsion reported against the New The Nieh financial world haa It8) Kngiand Telephone and Telegraph “corporations higher up,” whieh levy | Comp: a6 follows: “Tbe com @ r of the king examples of this) ja being Jed by the up-State Public Service Commission In ita tn- Vestigation of the extortionate tele- phone charges that New Yorkers have hat 4 on them by the New York Telephone Company. , At the next pubile hearing on Mon- | ot 1m 0 of the opinion that the services by the America: Company, claimed to have been partial compensation for this charg vicea on ti! Company, ‘day, Martin W. Littleton, special | that rental of counsel to the commission, will ex. |19 sufficient amine int lations between the | for sald payment of 6% per oon MIGH GRADE The only tangible basis for this 4% per cent. tribute that four Public Ser- vice Comminsiona have been able to jelephone instruments are pany and Ite corpora- ) p-the American Tele- Telegraph Company. The In- apecifically to the Including ai Baual toe relates quiry tribute of 4% per cent. of rons tele- | aly, phone receipts levied by the American Company on its protected subsidiary + fm return for exclusive privileges of fattening off the business In New Bh y Anybody cise can buy them Oklahoma commission found the pur- 74. In Vermont was $3.01. York City and renting out Bell tele- 4 Meds per 0 ol ents ise of rental of in- instruments on which pat y Ree ee eet, ve enabed vats VO Oxpired PHONE PATRONS ARE THE REAL) CONTRIBUTORS. Of courss the Now York Company merely Koon through the form of pay- ing. The lalephone using public of the metropolis are the real contribu- tors, Their tribute ts put in an en velope for the somewhat mysterious “gorporation higher up," and the New 4 York Company is merely acting as =. Ward man or coltector. h Four and one-half per cent. on the gross telephone business of New York City amounts to an average of $1,400,000 a year. Thies sum figures out a tax levy ef $2.50 a year on each telephone fe the city. It alon responsible fr. Fates boing at least 6 per cent than necessary in New proximately the same In the adjoining State of off has been cut to 62 cents per r. ‘Thin 4% per cent. tribute for the benent of the ° ation higher up" York. ‘he American Company levies this { tribute on all Bell telephone com- in the United States, and last Collected $8,000,000 through It, of + anon Mahl York City paid more than “Oiner Btates and cities in the fights egainst high telephone rates have run @orosn this 4% per cent. rake off. The service regulating commiasions Of Pour States have denounced it and it out as an improper charge oa the es, payer. 34th Street SLIPPERS For Men, Women and Children Slippers,—Red, Telegraph Company ts oxceasive not a proper expenditure “Contracta such as this are not Women's Boudoir Pink, Blue, Women's Worsted Slippers,—hand-crochete ra Women's Felt Slippers,—various styles and colors Women's Bath Slippers........ yO Women’s Satin Mules with heels. Women's Black Velvet Carriage Boots. MICHIGAN FURNITURE CO. TT 3 AVE Men's “ Romeo” Slippe Men's “ Faust” Slippers,—high cut.. Clearance Prices TOYS & GAMES STs 109 NS” Rocking Horses.......cecsccscseceveecneves p ope : MCOuwr Teddy Bears with voi idle VJ = ny “Big Game Hunter”........00...00 0.00000 005 ay, eo Dolls’ Bungalows,—of wood, nicely decorated. ape Mechanical Boats,—decorated | 5-coin Registering Banks,—strong and durable.. Roller Skates,—ball-bearing........... DINNER SET VALUE @ 159% OUR TERMS HS OParcrare HO Youn 2 weer LARGLA AMOUNTS IN PROPORTION Black Fox, fine quality Dyed Skunk........ MIC IRWIT URE CO © ~ THE EVENING WORL " Y PHONE (IGERG, {sstySesmeevte mp | WOMEN SHEAK THIEVES DRIVEN FROM WALDORF Many) io Fashionably Gowned Characters From Peacock Alley. Women detectives ave heen put On| jing to you?” duty at the Waldorf-Astoria to help Chief House Detective Joseph Smith rid the hotel of women sneak thiever, in fine fura and fashionable gowns, to pilfer purses, muffs, neck TALKING MACHINE 4 point Plays Any Make Record 40 Ourtie REE PRIVATE PIANO LESSONS For Two Full Terme Free with Any Piano Merchandise Certificates will solve many gift problems. Tan, 1.25 to 2.00 ..95c 5.00 ; 85 Men's “Opera” Slippers,—Tan or Black ....2.50 to 3.00 elastic sides; Tan or Black..2.50 Pe oY 0) Boys’ and Youths’ Slippers....... st 1.75 and 2.00 Places and jewelry from the holiday throngs of their sex in the Palm Koom and Peacock Alley. In the last day or two three pairs of women, supposed to be thieves, have been frigutened away from the ho’ the detectives, No arrests n made, for a mistake might pre tly to the hotel. One of the | women frightened away was In the act of picking up @ muff that did not belong to her when Detective Smith stepped up and sald, “Does that be- The woman laid the mutt down and burried from the botel without a word, Several known ashopliftera were among the women who have fied when they became aware that thoy were being watched. One of the ANY COME AT ONCE AND Special Terms as Low Special Offer: $525 Player Piano, STORY & CLARK PIANO CO., 12 and 14 West 32d St., New Yor * BROOKLYN, 1100 Broadway [[No_MONEY Down ] $250 PIANOS «= Step into Story & Clark's, select any new Piano, pay nothing now, simplytry i your home and begin payments late FREE DELIVERY. NO RED TAPE. NO EXTRAS. An opportunity like this has never before been known in the history of Piano Selling. bona-fide bargaine—bargains that can’t be duplicated. Piano | $350 Upright Grand| $300 Upright Grand Special $298 | $265 | $210 women in known an “the Diamond Queen,” from the quantity of jewelry she wears. An: ell known char- acter who has n the hotel cor- ridors because tching Is known as “Brown-eyed Hens —— Alfred Henry Lewis Sertonsty tt. Alfred Henry Lewis, the writer, ts seriously til of Intestinal trouble at his home, No. 467 West One Hundred and Forty-elghth Street. Dr. William E. Cuft of No. 237 West One Hundredth Street and Dr. Max Einhorn, a rpectal- fat, are in attendance. Mr. Lewis's con- dition 1 sald to have become serious fast Wednesday. He went to Lakewood & month ago to recuperate from a bron- chial attack and wan npparently in much better health when he returned. YY ‘168 your convenience, We offer you genuine, GET FIRST CHOICE Special as $1.25 A WEEK. Muse Katee S2GES Bench and Cover All Stores Open Evenings Until Christmas NEWARK, 101 Halsey Street They may be purchased in any amount, permitting the recipients to make their own selections. dames McCreery &' Co. . 5th Avenue Attractive Values in Desirable Holiday Merchandise ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY SILK HOSIERY Black or colors. —_ value 1.35, .22.50.. For Women Thread Silk Stockings,—double tops, heels and_ toes. 1.00, 6 pairs 5.50 pair Thread Silk Stockings,—fine gauge; double tops; extra reinforced heels, toes and soles. Black or colors. value 2.00, pair 1.50, 6 pairs 8.50 Thread Silk Stockings,—lisle tops and soles. Black or White. value 90c, pair 65c, 6 pairs 3.75 Special Sale SUITS & OVERCOATS For Men and Youths 870 Men’s and Youths’ Suits,—S2 to 4¢ in. chest.....1 7.50 regularly 30,00 684 Men's and Youths’ Overcoats,—the season’s newest models and fabrics. Sise $2 to 42 in. chest. 10.00, 17.50 and 29.50 regularly 16,60, 24.50 and 40.00 Youths’ 8-piece Dinner Suits,—Size 33 to 40 in chest . 21.50 regularly 30.00 Boys’ Suite, Overcoats, Hats and Furnishings atyGreatly Reduced Prices. Christmas Sale of Fine Furs Extraordinary Values in Fur Coats, Muffs and Neckpieces, presenting an unusual opportunity to secure High Class Furs at exceptionally attractive prices. #50 rcs:e Bin HE Furs Mufts 09 715 Purchase ‘ "own +1 ik { Natural Skunk,—superior akins..........+ sevoeenoenne BALOD), cssricserccces MOO Fcrace 47 Yown-t 1° wet White Fox.........+ .45.00.. Hudson Seal Conts,-made from selected skins; collar of Natural Skunk or Ermine; rlehly lined. 40 Inches long. Caracul Coats,--made from high grade lustrous skins; collar of Natural Skunk or Ermine....... senpetayesssSenOO Black Russian Ponyskin Coats,..............65+ 29.50 Children's Furs at the Lowest Prices. Neckpleces 18.50 42.50 .18.50 ..10.50 95,00 D, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1014. Lamberts—Full Opportunities for Late Jewelry Gift Buyers Lamberts will be open to-night until 10; 10 and Thursday evening as late as may be necessary to give the last buyers of Christmas Jewelry as full satisfactory selections as any visitor to our store has enjoyed since Wednesday night until an opportunity for the beginning of the holiday season. It is not a mere form of words to say that all departments in our remarkable varied and interesting and afford ing now as ever. well known to importers, as w Mounted in our Ingenious Signet Rings You may have ips of a so how many ring without realizing Bol1d 10- Bright pole Stylish Karat Gold ished solid oie ae Signet Ring, 10-Karat eiea Fe, with hand shed 3 Nd 10- Carved night pol- Karat shank, bright ;, ed 1 Gold Ring, polished, shan toe piers $6.00. $9.00. op $8.00. with emblems of good luck on the shanks. mond signet rings $10.00 up. Bangles, Solid Gold, $6.00 Up These are bangle bracele' which do not open. Ali meet if nat ch \° Solid Gold. Not many gifts — ‘IIL — | confer ote [fares ie me Hall Engraved — $14.00 ener to bri asant iieuguisrerithergivern $10.50 i | Other Solid Gold Broosiets Ria Full Engraved } have lock an inge, 5 le Others Gt me @ direct! $11.50 $16.00 | tg a hl a pret Be Waltham Watches $11.50 kate Complete Stock pat engraved $17.50 \ Sold 14. $13.25 Hall Engraved | karat gold tists Engraved $26.25 Ladies’ $18.50 \ ch, H Full Engraved hunting case, $16.50 A gift that pleases any lady platinum set with directly imported diamonds $18.00 up. Designed and made in the Lambert fac- Solid 15 half pearls, 3 whole I and one full cut ny turned, wheel ef- fect, bright polished solid 14-karat gold cuff buttons, $7.50. Solid jold Cuff Buttons from esign. One Come and See the Cuff Buttons Or Solid 14-karat gold |5™ cuff buttons, floral ef- fect, rose finish, $8.00.1T n mbert diamonds, $10.00 up. Two pair shown here, both solid 14-karat gold, are remarkable for the original treatment of the borders. Many others just as attractive. Come and see. Solid 14-karat gold! Solid 14-karat gold : Brooch, polished,set | polished Brooch with | Real Cameo, set in| Star Brooch, solid 14- [#28 Is only a few hours with 5 whole pearls,|4 whole pearls and amethysts, $12.00, LAMBERT BROTHERS} DIAMONDS—JEWELRY—WATCHES fF Third Avenue, Corner 58th Street. ; Store Open To-Night, To-Morrow Night and Xmas Eve, Until 10 ITISA FACT. You prove Bridegrooms to Be— Diamond Engagement Rings Lambert Solitaire Diamond Engagement Rings are too @ marked $1500 (in plain figures) are not high priced when the A size and purity of the Diamonds are considered. Only direct tities for cash can offer such diamonds at such prices as ours. gold and Platinum from $10.00 up. , flowers engine Full Engraved turned $21.00 Lavallieres to Delig 1-karat [tory. Dias Neck Chains, $2.50 up; Platinum Neck Gold monds full cut Chains, $7.50 up. Lavalliere|@nd matched holes. 9 ne b with great care, Four directly import-| On the right, plati- ect with |The Laval- ed, selected diamonds infnum Lavalliere with lieres here illus- trated represent opposite ideas in extremely simple and the others full of inter- i ting detail chain, tory, No. selddies diamond, | one are expen: Others in this populariman’s profit on this $20.00 | sive. design, $40.00 up. |$165.00. RE PRE TERTIA hure ata it to your perfect satisfaction when you come to Lamberts at any time between now and closing hour Christinas Eve. Diamond, Platinum and Solid Sold Jewelry, Diamond, Platinum and Solid Gold Rings, inspected and doubly guaran- teed Wate! from factories of the first rank; Silverware, ling and plated; Clocks and Opera Glasses. Store service by experts who know Jewelry from A to Z adds to the comfort of customers, saves their time and assists you to select arti- cles that give pleasure to all gift- buying stock are as as much sav- This Interests You G need much of an introduction, Even those e haye been for long years, buying in quan- own factory in Solid 14-karat or solid 18-karat QR ss Rings of Many Models Christmas Rings. Many with brilli- ant cluster of fine Diamonds $40.00 up, All mountings lid gold signet ingenious pat- terns are sub mitted to your choice at Hand made all] Odd design of all La mberts| Platinum ring of platinum ringsJare hand made mm fi $2.50 square design and | neatly and secure- rom +90! artistically set] ly eet with 19 full | our own factory on up and every one guaran- teed. Carved in fanciful forms and with with #1 full cut] cut diamonds, diamonds$135.00 $185.00 Wedding Rings Plainest an most significant of all Ifeliice | the great family of Lambert Rings lifelike} are Lambert Seamless Solid Gold and| Wedding rings, They will be a animals. Ask| bright and strong when the to see them| re fifty years married = We "M these rings in all shapes, Dia-| widths and thicknesses an engraving. the premires. -karat, $3.30 up 18-karat, 4.09 up 2@-karat, 5.25 up e make no charge for BANGLES $29.00 ht Any Lady oe is a Lambert Lavallicre. In solid gold $2.50 up; ia Solid Gold Lavallieres, $2.50 up; Solid Gold Lambert|nineteen fine white diamonds, with plati- um neck chain. ‘The a hand made platinum Lavalliere. — It} is a prodyct of the Lam: i is bert factory. monds are direct- able to sell thi: tily imported; the La- $260.00. ‘This price in-\vallicre is a product cludes a platinum neckjof the Lambert fac- Delicate wild flowers, flying wheels and many another ‘aceful form suggest de- signs for $2.00 a pair up. With] tleavy, solid 14 \ Korat Gold Cull | Solid 14-karat nt Links, with engine | , i Santnantane Gold Cuff Links, plied platiguin bord. | raised border, rose er, $21.00, finish, $6.50. You might call the: Price solid Gold Brooches rer | bassadors, representin; an assortment in whic | r1obody could fail to fird the right articie at the | right price. There is no \ disputing about tastes, especially when Christ- bright polished solid | karat gold, with 1 full |#head, so Lamberts pro- l4-kt. gold Brooch, cut diamond and 40|vide Brooches for every $12.75. | half pearls... $16.50 | taste, io ? ae