The evening world. Newspaper, March 9, 1915, Page 11

meas- ote Island ‘The commission is not mich im- lal teiceoe industrial end clined to recognize the claim of apart- SoHE coves apartanen nouse evnero| Srusheerel sponser” thee By isl ewite! ) re - aa nen ted cams | cluded in Analysis of rate achedules. plaints agaigat the schedule. De- |The Denefits derived from free in- ed reports of Aetual operations | oeceq rental, value of apartments gre Hea won then nd te by reason of having a telephone in each one are considered as offsetting he expenses of operation. The main 8 that the telephone company’s for switchboard, extension sand mi should not ex- cents per c Summing ap they wrote: Oru HIGH FOR)" « t is our earnest ‘deat to furnish MALL APARTMENTS. | service to our tonante at five cents| { all apartment house, how-|per message, if it be possible to do ill have to.pay more than five|so without loss. The now per message to the telephone!made for extension telephones is apartment house one nickel-in-the-slot telephone in the hall. A guarantee of $88 per year is required at nt for such a tele- phone. Mr. Sonn says this is exces- sive and wants the guarantee re- County Judge Hylan of Brooklyn quirement reduced in the new rates. ismued a atatment to-day in which he said he regreetted that the testi- mony adduced before the Grand Jury in ite investigation of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company had not deen Under pI pment would figure out more per year than pres- ete One case cited was that of the Hill- Justice Manning’s Son Dead. cheater apartments, No. 647 West One Hundred and Fifty-seventh Street. For telephone service last year it paid the company $1,086, less the 10 pee! tion Isn’t Evenly 5 Distributed: ¢ Wii UPHOLD BEMIS. -%& — F Colinsel Declares Expert’s Fig- Sires Must Be Taken or Vy There'll Be Fight. made public in order that the people might know what was being done. Witnesses had been’ called, he sald, who coul @ given evidence to - |show that the B. R. T. was violating the orders issued by the Public Ser- vicé Commission, and that if such Ropeaaner & Weestau joined in com- | h plaint against ment house charges under the itted schedule. “ f from ten- anta, Le | in ee had to pay the ‘an operator. Public Service Commidaion experts figured out that under the company’s proposed schedule the total charge for é ? On Sale Wednesday Look for ‘‘Not Advertised” Signs telephone rates offered to , Yorkers last week by the New Yor®* Telephone Company will have to till further reduced before it is by the Public Service Com- m ar tho Foley Legislative Com- jualities and overcharges have "found in some of the schedules 4 J will require revision in order |} that@all classes of patrons may share in relief from excessive telephone en is understood in Albany that the yné company is willing to re- r gertain of these achedutes | ler that the rates may bo made ictory all around. to be made subject to nd probable revision are| ROSS GK MILLINERY. TRIMMINGS In Authoritative Spring Styles Last week's steamers brought us a wonderful collection of the latest Paris Trimmings. We invite your inspection of our very complete as- sortments of R Flowers, Wings, Quills, Fruits, and Other New Trimmings. We were successful in securing the materials used by the leading Paris Modistes for their Spring Hats—in some instances where the prices were exorbitant we had the materials copied here at considerable saving. Spring Dress Silks. most fashionable weaves of the season are.in this sale, | Colored Silks 3 CHIFFON SATIN Cae CHIFFON $1.24 | Sanitanece 4 perked or . 46 ind CHIFFON e e Uy Riding Habits For Fashionable Women and Misses « Every desired Habit for TOWN OR CROSS COUNTRY RIDING i> available in Macy’s well equipped ‘Riding Section. There is an extensive assort- ment of “Ready-to-wear” Habits representing the newest spring modes that feature much shorter ; nin the charges for 1 apartment houses so that its may be insured a five- lecal call. Under the pre- schedule the owner would Pg quality. 35 Inches. | Igharged more than five cente he company. eduction of the minimum for direct line service in jhattan and Brooklyn from for 840 messages to (40 for ges. sion of the toll charges to ing boroughs eo that no in the Greater City shall more than a five-cent extra eharge from Manhattan. The rate imposes a ten-cont Rockaway and Lower ind. Sten 1 UPLET ‘ATE , TRUST'S OFFE: 8. BOARD STUD:s8 > itor Foley filed with the Public | ote to-day an analy-|. _ @isve@ithe company’s ri schedule as mages with the rates proposed by imittee’s expert, Prof. Bemis. that the committee would in- the reductions named so that fe-cent principle could be es- ed without evasion, particular- ly ‘the cuts proposed by the com- pany did not equal by $612,000 the | $3,000,000 reduction ordered by the | Commission, Chairman Van Santvoord of the fe Service Commission already Bet his experts to work on an of the proposed schedule to these questiuns: Fi whether the reducti f amount, to §3,000,000 pei Gar; second, whether all classes if subscribers are benefiting jually; third, whether a five- ert rate will be possible for , fftment house dweilers. All require 4 week or more of fitz to answer these questions] } fely and in the meanume tho jssion will withhold its decision, pan Van Sautvoord said to- have ved a large number yf let plaints and estions from jew Yorkers concer the proposed } fgchedule. We t to adjust H is accepted, or the Commis- ues an order, we are going to ciosely into the fi . HOUSE INERS CALt FOR RELIEF. vigorous objections filed with against apart- yhich the real men make doubtful bility to give tenants a tive- call, have been received free ‘ minimum rate in Manbattan, ane. Brooklyn for a direct line bate for unused calls, while milies do not use more than per year. Mew complaints have been re- pepeoralas toll rates in outly- 8. While i Ie Laneeseie yet for ‘commesion ex te results of b purvey seome large wholesal hone service mp ben from propos jule than amall patrons. . Saumenicht, No. 214 Eaat| th Street, Brooklyn, wrote mission that at present he is $43.20 per year for 600 mes- | while the new rate would mean for 840 messages, which is more and many other people hav- | 9 phones in their houses use in| He thinks the minimum | ow | Flushing Association filed a! t that Flushing be included in me sone with Brooklyn and would not, have to coc ‘0, 994 Lin- pte have, Imported Flowers—from the best Paris Makers. Lilacs, Pansies, Roses, Daisies, in small Bouquets and Wreaths, as low as 59c and up to $1.98 New Wings—in a variety of shapes. Fancy Feathers—in Black and Colors, as low as 49 and up to $2.97 WREATHS or BOUQUETS Very Special at 39c and 49c Roses Pansies, Cherries and Field Flowers in endless variety.” SECOND FLOOR. 34TH STREET. Real Leather Bags Tnames, 69c EACH These Bags were made to sell for $1.00 each, but are reduced to the above low-price to sell out the lot on hand of a manufacturer who had to move. Each Bag Is Leather Lined; Change Purse and Mirror f MAIN FLOOR, 34TH ST, A Special Purchase Barrettes, Combs, Hairpins , 1,296 Pieces in the Sale Last Year's Styles Include: (————> | | French Twist | but Combs, Hair- Combs Each | pins and Bar- Not Sans Gene rettes that have Combs 1] Geraldine | eto | Macy's | been selling within Bternal Question | Former Prices | ‘he past two weeks (each) || at the higher prices \| ted, and are $2.97 to || ON of styles in Hair | $15.49 \ suitable for street pins and Barrettes. ' = Combs Besides a variety | = ___', or evening wear. Only a Few of These Elaborate Hair Ornaments Are Illustrated A manufacturer found it necessary to reduce the great number of samples on hand, as well as a quantity of stock, so the purchase was made for cash and the prices made accordingly. Many of the Combs, Bar- rettes and Hairpins are closely studded with rhine- com ‘ stones or combined with | are inlaid with gold or silver. fancy colored stones. Others are carved. In thir lot of Hair Ornaments there is a choice of demi-amber, amber, shell, crystal, or black. MAIN FLOOR, BROADWAY. Others are _ strikin, effective with jet and rhin stones combined. A_ fe coats with a pronounced flare. Misses’ Khaki Cloth Habits, $15.74 An entirely new model, as illustrated at heft. tcl ‘kets Piety shell skirt clamps at Ne athe vel cut coat with -in yoke. back buttons at front for cross saddle wear and can be used for sporting purposes. Women’s Covert Cloth Habits The well tailored semi-fitted coat has patch pockets and flared skirt as shown iv dus tration at right. The breeches are suede reinforced and chamois interlined. “Champ” Straw Hat, $3.74} } Panama Sport Hat, $5.49 (IMustrated at left) A distinctive Riding Hat of grass green Muan straw Soft, jaunt: , $32.75 ([Mustrated at right) 'y shape with narrow velvet band on crown and lower side of brim. A large assortment of well tailored Hafs as low as $2.89 to $7.49 Other Well Tailored Riding Habits Cravenette Cloth Habits, $24.74 + For women and misses; new short semi-fitted hip jacket with regulation cut front and insert pockets; rubberized and lined throughout. The safety shell skirt is reinforced and has¢hamois knee pads. Black-and-White Shepherd Check Habits, $34.75 Norfolk coat wtih, a_ circular flare skirt; two large Ble patel pockets. Breeches are reinforced with buckskin and interlined with chamois. Panama Cloth Habits, $22.74 The full flare coat is semi-fitted. The breeches, reinforced with self material, are interlined and laced at knee. Sizes 34 to 40. Riding Skirts and Breeches The Skirts of khaki cloth and linen in dark or light shades are shell or divided styles. ‘ The Breeches of bldck sateen are priced $2.49 each. Price $3.96 and $4.96 each Special P rices on Electric Household Helps Electrical devices for cooking have met with the hearty approval of all housewives, for the reason that electric heat is clean ., dependable, safe and always ready. Some interesting items quoted below: Thermex Electric oaster, Boifer, and Toaster, $3.79 Complete with 6 ft. of flexible cord and triple con- tact terminal plug. Thermax Electric Coffee Percolator, $6.61 Equipped with patented fusible plug safety device. Thermax Electrical Grill Fry Pan, $3.89 Combined with 6 ft. of cord and plug. Thermax Electric Samovar, $8.36 6 ft. of cord and plug and patented fusible safety de- vice. Thermaz Combination Water Pot,. $4.49 With nickel plated rack, to hold 6 ; size one qt. with 6 ft. of cord and plug. Thermax Electric Irons, . $2.82 6 lbs. complete with 6 ft. of cord and plug. BASEMENT, 35TH STREET, Golf Clubs, Balls & Bags Ready for ‘Springtime Golf Games Golf Clubs Gibeon Imported Golf Clubs —lrons (¢ach), $2.24; Wooden Clubs (each), $2.49 Wright & Ditson’s Wooden Clube (each), $2.24 to $4.49 Slazenger's Golf Clubs — Wooden (each), $2.14; Irons (each) $1.69 “Thistle"’—Wooden Clubs and Irons; special -(each), $1.39 ¥IFTH FLOO Golf Balls “Whippets” — Very special (dozen), $8.24 Colonel 31-—-(dozen), $8.24 Diamond / ce—(dozen), $8.19 Spalding Dimples— 96.74 (dozen), Golf Bags Leather Bage—(each), * $8.49 to $24.79 Canvas Bage—(each), $1.98 to ard Sundry Boge (each) Be ING DEPARTMENT, SD FLOOR. CENTRE. s. # What is “D.A.”? Simply this: “D. A." stands for Deposit Account—Macy’s Notontate method of merchan- dising. You start an Account by making a Deposit. Then you make purchases in the usual way and order them charged to your account. You are paying cash and rea ing all of Fespecbath of cash bain. e are allowing 4 per cent. oh a libalances, MAIN FLOOR BALCONY, S4TH STREET, Peroxide “Soft or Hard Water” SOAP (Lathers Freely fn Either) Special 4l4c (cake) During Month of March, Macy's Usual Price 7¢ Packed one dozen in box, During the Month of March Macy’s Complexion Soap (doz.) 59c (Unwrapped Cakes) Macy's Usual Price (wrapped) $1.44 MAIN FLOOR, REAR. CREPE de CHINE Speciat 89c Verified price cleewhere, $1.25 In fine tus ete eo PURE-DYE 89c SATINS Special Verified price cleewhere, $1.25 SATIN Special CHARMEUSE Verified price cleewhers, $1.50 Ananth 48 he 89c CREPE de CHINE Specie! 89¢ Verified price elsewhere, $1.38 Excellent weight and quality. width, 40 CHIFFON FAILLE $1.49 Verified price cleaners: hme in vet placke. Width, 40 Inches. TAFFETA speta: 99C 36 Ind’ WHITE HABUTAI Black HIFFON GaEPETA 79c ek teers CREPE de a CHINE =. $1.19. Sale Now in Progress. st Bl Spring Dress Fabrics:§ Thousands of yards of the newest weaves ted in this offering. A vivid array of cole ors—plenty of black—and the always popular Black and White Check. demand for Sport Every wanted weave every purse. je in Dress Ivory and; White-are much in Coats, sep. and color @t a price to suit separate’ Skirts, ‘ ete. White Corduory Washable (yard) 58c 26-inch imported white Corduroy; very smart for women’s apparel. Covert Cloth (yard) 98c 54 inches wide. ? ' and white mixture. _Veny; smart for Tailored Suits or separate Skirts. All- Wool Cone Granite Cloth (yard) 69c Correct weight for Spri wear. Color Tan, Sand. Battleship Gray, Reseda, Midnight Blue, Navy, Gar- net, nyt, Plum, Wis- taria, Cadet, Copenhagen, Taupe, Seal Brown and Black. Black and White Shepherd Checke (yard) $1.04 | 48 inches wide; all wool; more than ever these pop | checks are in demand, A most desirable assortment: this price. i