The evening world. Newspaper, June 15, 1915, Page 8

‘a sah ‘THE EVENING WORLD, TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 1918. chive of the State by the Common Inlet to catch bluefeh. came up Mr, Walker headed the 80 he thought, for home, but he no compass and apparéntly sailed in actirole, Darkness fel! and made fur- ther travel dangerous, so Mr. Waiker dro) anchor, B. Altman & Co. Women’s Summer Frocks, Suits and Separate Skirts made of the popular cotton fabrics 2 ae se AT VERY LOW PRICES Included will be the remainder of several special lots as well as a number of garments taken from the regular stock. : COTTON FROCKS Dg in a variety of dainty materials, { at $4.00, $5.00, $7.00 & $8.00 _ COAT SUITS, at $8.00, 12.00 & 15.00 SEPARATE SKIRTS for town and country wear, $2.00, 3.00 & 3.90 Many of the High-cost Dresses (taken from the regular stock) have also been greatly reduced in prices. JA Special Sale of Brassieres (Sizes 32 to 46) t@ be held to-morrow (Wednesday) will offer { exceptional values in two different models at these low prices: Brassieres of strong muslin, with lace- trimmed upper and lower edges, at 0c Beassiores of net, closed in front with hooks eyes and having sleeves of fine net; with arm shields . «SO. at 78 ‘ (Corset Department, Second Floor) Seasonable Bed Furnishings ato be very specially priced for to-morrow (Wednesday) and Thursday, will afford a worth-while opportunity for purchasing Blankets, Comfortables, Bed- spreads and Muslin Sheets and Pillow Cases, White Blankets Medium-weight, cut and separately bound, perpalr . .« -»© «© « + $3.90 Comfortables Cottone-filled, with figured mull top and plain border . «2 3 2. ~=._~—s each ‘$2.25 Imported Bedspreads, in a variety of colorings: Size 70x % inches. » each $1.15 Size 90x 108 inches. » each 1.65 Satin-finish Bedspreads, with scalloped edges, Pe a a a 2 Crochet Bedspreads + « « each 1.10 Muslin Sheets * With plain hems +», each 62c to 98c, Muslin Pillow Cases , ¢ The Store le closed at 5 p.m, On Saturday, June 19th, the Store will be oloeed at 12 noon. hen the fog fifted yesterday sorta of and wires) is legisintive in its nature ,, |and should not be enjoined by # court oat ene one DECISION ON HIGH LIGHTING RATES, GAS AND ELECTRIC, IN City of Brooklyn, or to operations therein for priv and privileges it waa thereby intended to grant to the State Company—this company had no legal or corporate power to take, to use, to operate or assign. 3, “This State Company never com- plied with the terms and conditions of the said franchise and therefore prior to the time of the alleged eale of its property under the decree of foreclosure all its right and privil- eges under the franchise had wholly ceased and determined under the terma of the franchiso itself. DENIES LEGAL TRANSFER OF FRANCHISE, 4, “The Amsterdam Company never acquired the franchise rights of the State Company, granted by the Common Council of Brooklyn, on the 20th day of December, 1895, 6, “The Amsterdam Company did not comply with the terms and con- ditions of the franchise granted to the Btate Company, by the Common Counell of the City of Brooklyn, and therefore ail the rights and privileges, if any were acquired by the Amster- dam Company under the franchise or the sale or assignment thereof, ceased and determined long prior to the commencement of this action, 6. “The only interest in the prop- erty of the Amsterdam Company, Right of Edison Co. to Monop- oly in 30th Ward Hangs on Referee’s Report. GAS CASE NEARING END.| One Report Due on the 20th; Hearing in Second Fight Closes on the 22d. . By Sophie Trene Loeb. Interest waxes warm in the Thir- tleth Ward, Brooklyn, since in the next few days two important dects- fons as to the electric lighting and Gas rates are expected by the citizens of that district, wao have been fight ing tor years against monopolies. De Lancey Nicoll as referee in the ease of the Edison Company operat- ing in this ward under a “question- able” franchise, is expected to give hia opinion as to the validity of this franchise by June 20. held or owned by the Edison Electric About the sume time, or June 22, Illuminating Company of Brooklyn, the Public Service Commission will| Ya, that of an owner of the stock and have its last hoaring in the case of) bonds of the Amsterdam Company, whioh charges 96 cents for gas. The bens pl gh citizens are appealing for an $0-cent/ 1, iiss cents taco gas rate, 1. "The Edison Company never ac- Both of these companies have | duired by lease or otherwise the fran- practically held exclusive privi- leges to operate in this ward for years. They beth have the Brady interests represented as directors. CORPORATION COUNSEL'S AT- TACK ON INJUNCTION. For five years the city has been endeavoring te show hew the Edison Company is operating here under a “worthless” franchise, BLOTCHES ON FACE. RED AND INFLAMED Burned and ttched So Could Not Sciins mcate rma | Balad Yr BU ‘ cura Soap ni n priced seas electricity. tower | a Month Completely Healed, Corporation Counsel sums up just how these companies aequir'! their rights, claiming that the court had no jurisdiction in granting the in- Sunetion that has held back cempe- tition all this time. He says: 1, “The action proposed to be taken by the Board of Estimate and Appor- tlonment by the consideration of the Proposed resolutions (to remove poles 1065 Third Avenue, New York City.— “About two years ago I was troubled ruption ali over my face, It would burn ily; of equity. 3. “Tho State Electric Light and Power Company was incorporated on the 7th day of December, 1891, It did not commence the transaction of its business or corporate duties within one year, or within two years from the date of its incorporation. There- fore, prior to the 30th day of Decem- ber, 1895, when it received the fran- chise from the Common Council of the City of Brooklyn, its corporate powers had ceased, and the grant of this franchise was a nullity and the rights 5 Decide upon the money you intended to spend, then inquire for prices of SOLITAIRE DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RINGS AT LAMBERTS And be astounded to learn how much less than you ex- pected will for a full cut sparkling diamond in a store where every Diamond is paid for in spot cash, imported direct and mounted on the premises. The rent of the said premises is low and the Vv modest price asked of you does not include a cent of middlemen's profit. Hence economy at Lamberts in buying Diamond and Platinum Jewelry for Wedding and Graduation Gifts S> Ee Never were stronger, hand- somer Wedding Rin, than those stamped “L. B.,” a 1é-karat, $3.30 up | 14-karat, $4.40 up signal of quality and 18-karat, $4.00 up | 18-karat, $5.80 up worthiness, Solid Gold Seam- 22-karat, $5.25 vp | ##-kerat, $7.00 up less, all styles and shapes, 14- Karat, $3.30 up; 18-Karat, $4.00 up; 22-Karat, $5.25 up. All Guaranteed. - “ Platinum Wedding Rings, a recent fashion, $12.00 up. NO CHARGE FOR ENGRAVING. LAMBERT BROTHERS} ~ DIAMOND IMPORTERS—JEWELERS ‘Third Avenue, Corner 58th Street J Saturday Nights Until 10. or any other of the Company. og this franchise granted to the State Company, for the reason that the Edi- son Company wan organized Manufacturing Act and the Gtate Company was organized under ‘Transportation Corporation: an Manufacturing Act, es ny, granted | a Brooklyn, and privi- the purpose public electric lighting. “NEVER COMPLIED WITH TERMS OF FRANCHISE.” 10. “The Edison Company never eomplied with the terms and condi- tions of the franc! ‘anted to the State Company by the Common Coun- cil of the City of Brooklyn as the successor, anmignee or lessee of the State or Amsterdam Company or either of them. 1. “Neither the City of Brooklyn nor the City of New York was estopped from revoking the franchise §. "The Edison Company has n> right or power to own or operate under the the es Law, its incorporation under sald and the acts profit. “The Edison Company has no rights id franchise to operate in the lowes granted thereby to the said State| streets of the Borough of Brooklyn tor he of supplying private andthe City of Accnold. granted to the State Company | Cant! officers or agents, or either or any of no them, of the City_of Brooklyn or of |y, New York. L ‘From the evidence it is appar. ent that the attempt to a the acquisition of, the franchise grant ed to the State Company by the Ci mon Council the City of Bi by the Amsterdam Company, Edison Company, both or oe! them, was solely for the purpose of defeating the object and intent of tie City of Brooklyn in granting such | franchise, which object and intent was, to create competition and thereby Gl-o-cide er 10 lower @ prices of public ani private electric Iighting to the inhabt- | mgUSEDBY MILLIONS, tants of the city.” Troubles Co. | SEMI-ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALES June 16th to. July Ist Special Offerings for Wednesday and Thursday 5850 Men’s Summer Shirts With Soft French Cuffs FINEST CUSTOM FINE TUB SILK SILK HEAVY CREPE DE SATIN STRIPED SILK CHINE HEAVY WEIGHT SILK HEAVIEST TUB SILK ‘5.50 EXCLUSIVE SILK| 3 for | NEWEST NOVELTY| 3 for SHIRTINGS 15.00 SILKS Regular Value Regular Value $7.50 to 8.50 $5.00, $5.50 RICH SATIN STRIPED ANDERSONS FINE SILK SILK MIXTURES GOOD WEIGHT TUB VERY NEWEST SILK SILK MIXTURES BEST JACOUARDED GENUINE SHANTUNG 2.95 | SILK MIxTURES dines Stor | CONSERVATIVE! 9 for SPECIAL TWILLED| 6.60 STRIPED SILK| 4.50 PURE SILK MIXTURES Regular Value Regular Value $4.50, $5.00) $3.00, $3.50 Four Other Very 1200 BRIGHT FINISHED CREPE DE CHINE NECKWEAR—Regular dollar four-in-hand it bat ties; every plain shade, all sized spots of white and 3314 to 50% Saving | 3.45 and olive; military collar. 10.00 | MEN'S BATHROBES FROM IMPORTED RATINE— 1.65) nainsook; knee Raincoats, Robes, Etc. MEN'S ENTIRELY NEW RAINCOATS—New diagonal cravenette weave; is unusually light weight and smart; silk | 13.50 trimmed and finely tailored. Real value $21.00 } MEN’S CRAVENETTE COVERT TOPCOATS for general | utility summer wear; of light weight, all wool cloth in in| 10.50 Real calue $19.50 | | | 500 | | | Colors that men wear; all are washable and special! for beach or home use; plain well tailored wore | on 4.95 button front and belt. Real value $10.00 MEN’S PUREWORSTED KNITTED BATHING SUITS— Medium weight, in four distinct models; thoroughly steam shrunk and closely knitted 20 as not to hold the water[ 2-09 and will dry quickly; plain or trimmed. Real salue $3.50 MEN’S ATHLETIC UNDERWEAR-Fine white crossbar drawers extra full and sleeveless coat 40c undershirts, Always 50c per garment MEN’S SPECIAL SPORT UNDERSHIRTS—Cut on new lines with a low V opening at neck, of fine white | 1.00 | | | lisle, sleeveless and no buttons. Intended to wear with sport shirts. Very special Special Offerings hapes. Also 6 for $3.00. Special 55c colors; wide or narrow stripes. IMER WEIGHT SILK MIXED HALF HOSE—Specially woven foot for service and with t 7500 SUM Cfersi 3s, 25C that look like the expensive pure silks; assorted plain colors. 2000 PURE SILK AND LISLE MIXED PAJAMAS—Very sheer and cool; soft, lustrous and all handsomel: ly trimmed; white, blue, gray and lavender. 250 DOZEN PURE LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS with'/, and '/; inch hem. Regularly 38c. Real value 3.00. 1665 Regularly $3.00 doz. 2 a 1 0 | 1,800 Women’s Waists & Blouses To Clote 14 to VE of 10,000 Yards Smart Summer Silks Reduced i, in price Fancy Voiles, Crepes, Silka,Crepe de Chines, ee Such, The wens tin: re Ok Organdie and Batiste in| | Embroidered Georgette est imported; in the quality io te con trimmed and Tailleur and Voiles; Colored Lin- fashionable chiffon 1.38 fashionable shades for 95c models. §2.00 Values ens with white and selff 2,95] finish; lustrous and] ** Pt ar wei amt, Batiste, Embroidered lored collars. exquisite in texture. ‘egular .25 yar Veiles, Linens and S 1.50 a $4.50 Values) Regularly $2.25 yard | PRINTED S$ ES TI hy ae ane Embroidered Georg- BLACK TAFFETA — eet tek | pt ys Crepes, Voiles, Linens ette, Crepe de Chine, 35 inch; soft finish; ored grounds printed mil a bepdirasete 7.50 Radium Silk 5 “ 5.00 tesco, eed | vervion: 78 in, various designe inf 45¢ 8, also odd models A ines. in- A al - ite . ine in Chiffons and Laces; a poi id markably pea | value eine peti ” $9 and $12 Values $7.50 Values Regularly $1.25 yard Regularly 65c yard Women’s and Misses’ “Roseberry” Raincoats Made from a rubber- Suitable for motor and less, odorless, thoroughly general utility use—ideal waterproof fabric — soft, for travelling. silky and exceptionally Especially recom- light weight. mended for tourist wear. In Navy, Tan | Sizes 14 years lack, to 44 bust. lar retail price, $12.50 500 Women’s Summer Dresses Striped and Flowered Striped Voile, delicate Voile; also Handker- colorings; Organdy A ; lar and cuffs; also chief Cloth; all choice G hite corded Voile; } 3 models; dainty color- |, Se fs of 00 Value $7.00 2 ings. ad “J ty embroidery. Figured Voile, Foulard Value $4.25. attern, Dimities, 3.65 red and dotted f. *”* 5.65 Chambra: id Ramie jowel Linen sh The, | 2.25 swiss, Value $5.50, pink. Value $3.00. Women’s Furnishings ? 180 Pieces Muslin Underwear To Close About \4 Price Comprising daintily made gar- ments set Covers, Slips, Petticoats and tions. Slightly soiled, plete sizes. Prices Range from 75c to 2,50 Garment 125 Bathing Suits To Close ¥ to 4 Price. Consisting of desirable models in Taffeta and Satin, plain black or combined with colored silk. 2.50 to 9.00 Formerly $5.00 to $15.00. Incom- Pre-Inventory Sale Silk Petticpats Of Messaline and Taffeta in various plain shades and fancy effects, featuring the circular and flare model. | 2.75 to 5.50 Formerly $3.95 to $6.75. Clearance of Women’s Sweaters A most attractive assortment of Pure Wool Beach Sweaters in the smart, comfortable “Mili- taire” model. 3.85 to 8.75 Formerly $4.50 to $10.00. )