The evening world. Newspaper, June 17, 1915, Page 9

WANT 1000 BROOKLYN WOMEN AT 80-CENT GAS HEARING BY PS BOARD Committee Issues Call for Every Patron of Kings iti, County to Attend. SEE VICTORY: AT LAST. Public, Discouraged by Long Fight, Spurred on to Final Effort. By Sophie Irene Loeb. Members of the committee repre- @enting all the civic bodies of Brook- lyn are urging a large attendance at the #-cent gas hearing by the Pub- Mo Service Board next Tuesday. ‘They have printed and are spreading broadcast in Coney Island, Bay Ridge, Borough Park. Bath Beach and other sections interested, a call, especially to the women. It reads: “The final hearing for the reduc- tion in the gas rate of the Kings County Lighting Company will be held next Tuesday, at 2 P. M., before the entire Public Service Commission, third floor, Tribune Building. “Herbert Reeves, president of the: come me Store Hours In June 9 A.M. to 5 P. M. eommremeeny (38th Street) NEXT TUESDAY South Side Board of Trade, and O. C. Semple, attorney for the Public Service Commission, will make the final arguments for the consumers. “Assemblyman 8. V. Green and ex- Senator Duhamel will also represent the people in this matter that 1 of such vital importance to the gas consumers of this territory which is served solely by this corporation. Every citizen should be present. “With the exception of the la hearing during the present Investi- gation, the only individuals who have fought the case for the people of this district are: Sophie Irene Loeb, representing The Evening World, and O. C. Semple, represent- ing the Public Service Commission. EVEN HIGHER RATES THREAT- ENED UNLESS CITIZENS ACT. “The arrangement between the legal re. -ontatives for a 95c. rate expires July 1, when it is sp- tional v.. \ the company whether they continue at the rate or in- inorease it to $1. “There is some excuse for men and women whose employment will not permit their attendance arings, but none for the fort could, by their urage those making the fight, reate thi impression on the fin: THE EVENING WORLD, THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1915. this a e800 or 1, women were A 4 storm the office of the Pub! Service Commission next Tues- day the chances are that an 800. rate might be ordered to take ef- fect in a short time.” John J. Gordon, a member of the committee representing the New Utrecht Improvement, Association, jd the letter was necessary, as the People were “tired to death” with the long fight for an 80c. gas rate, and that owing to their experience in the *#t in attending hearing after hear- ing, With no résult, they felt that they had small chance against the overwhelming odds of vested inter- esta and interlocking directorates. All the representatives of the civic bodies, however, will be in attend- ance on Tuesday and also many other prominent citizens. It was pointed out to-day by _vari- ous citizens of the Thirtieth Ward that the present franchise held by the Edison Company, the validity of which is now attacked, was brought to the attention of the city authori- ties more than five years ago. FIGHT O| FOR FIVE YEARS, PEOPLE TIRE It seems the wires of t company ‘Darken Hair &: ‘Keep Young! RT OH ICH back the right color to every faded hair ruff. Dru is. Using with ‘* thorough plication. Lord & Taylor FIFTH AVENUE Barber Shop Usual prices and unusual service. Mexsaniné Basement 3th Street : MEN’S NEWS Cool Suits---Quarter lined with Silk These suite are hand tailored, light in weight, coo! and comfortable. not made this special purchase the selling price would be $22.50 or more. come in $16.50 patch pockets and athletic vests, sizes are from 34 to 42. are specially pric = Had we They oxford grays, pencil stripes, checks and fancy mixtures, soft roll lapel, Palm Beach Cloth Suits Men’s two-piece suits of this ver cool cloth ed at $9.00 and 12.50. White Flannel Suits | In the finest quality, half Norfolk or sack models, specially priced at $20.00. : English Flannel Trousers RA, Are Priced $3.50 and 5.00 a pair Very Special Flannel Suits Light in weight and a smart suit for business or outing wear, in gray, blue, green, hairline stripes and checks, all hand-tailored, patch pockets and athletic vests, sizes 34 to 42, price $17.50. Fourth Floor FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY—DISPOSAL OF Discontinued Lines of MEN’S LOW SHOES $3.95 A large assortment of styles which we will not carry in our Autumn stocks, all of which are this season’s shoes, and usually priced at $6.00, The sizes are not complete in the various styles offered, but your size will be somewhere in the assortment. Sport and Outing Oxfords—Special .$3.95 and $4.85 Ground Floor cee ae cen cme vee: Cool negligee shirts with satin stripes and French cuffs, made of good tub silks, special $2.45 and 3.35, long itchel, then President of the Board|forced to special efforts to aroure of Aldermen. He gave the case most {citizens to make one more effort and| Matthews, Second Assi careful study and then requested the|attend next Tuesday's hearing. Citisens to file a written complaint oe with the Bureau of Franchises. The reanlt was an investigation which re- ee according to city officials, that operate in the Thirtieth Ward, Brook- lyn, at all. The report of the Rureau of Fran-|race track which was watched chines, and the opinion of the Corpor. | number of friends and his brig,” °{that he would have ation Counsel resulted in the subse- quent ‘action by the Board of Kati. ate and Apportionment, dei0, in ofteelag the mentee pie over to Coney Island, circled Luna Park ‘and wires of the Edison Company | twice and was heading back for the from this district. The company then | track when his motor stopped and the secured an injunction which has been | machine began to fait, Pending before De Lancey Nicoll as referee for three years. eighty-cent gas against the Kings|this way the fall waa brok County Lighting Compa Interested in the Edison Company, | fence "and the engine wes tact, track tote eee shade and park {hae discouraged the people in the] Uj, §, ATTORNEY ARRESTED. many of them. The pes Ppealed to John Purroy he ple a erefore these civic bodies are BALTIMORE, June 17.—J. Marah States District Attorne: rested yesterday in Yor had gone to collect on policy, on the charge of attempting to defraud the company. Mr. Matthews was released his Paraguay, gave a private exhibition! own recognizance, He sald that there last evening on the Brighton Beach| was no foundation for the charge and a trouble to make a satisfactory explanation. The circumstances attending his visit to York he sald were responsible for his arrest. BRIDE SEES AIRMAN FALL. ison Company had no right to Sylivio A. Pettiross!, an aviator from In & French monopiane he rose at ¢ o'clock to @ height of 1,500 feet. He flew —————— . Head Crushed by Elevator, Harry Stanton, baggage master at the It came down Iike a shot until wit Vatu | Tremont station of the New York Cen- 100 feet from the ground when Pettt- This, together with the fight for|rossi managed to start the motor. In| tal. who lived at No, 318 Tremont Ave- Which nes | whon’the monoplane. struck . 5 that|nue, the Bronx, was instantly killed ay, Ground |early this morning when his head was tat 5 for lis directors the Bradys, alae | he Sviater excaped hurt. One wing ¢ caueht tn the freight elevator at the station. nce and the engine was James McCreery & Co, 34th Street 5th Avenue Household Furnishings at Remarkable Reductions ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY DOMESTIC RUGS Royal Wilton Rugs in an extensive variety of attractive patterns. Size 0x12 ft. 29.75 formerly 3.00 Seamless Wilton Velvet Rugs,—soft, rich FURNITURE COVERINGS Imported Silk and Wool Tapestries. yd. 2.75 formerly 4.50 to 7.75 Imported Silk and Cotton Stripe Tapestries. colors; choice patterns; exceptional value. I formerly 3.50, ‘ yd, 1.75 Size 9x12 ft. 19.50 formerly 27.59 | {mported Figured Cotton Tapestries, yd. 1.25 s Rugs formerly 3.00 ummer A t Colonial Rag Rugs,—washable; bright Upported Upholstery Linens........ yd. 95c h " f 85 attractive colors, especially suitable for coun- lormenty 1,6 try homes. 9x12 ft. usually 9.75, 7.50 Belgian Mourzouk Porch Rugs,—bright colors; weatherproof. 9x12 ft 7.6x10.6 ft . Remnants in lengths up to 31% yards, consisting of Silk Damask, Velour, Tap- estries, Velvets, etc., now marked very low, will be offered at 34 less than present marked prices. In conjunction with the above sale special prices will prevail for Re-uphol- stering Furniture; ertimates submitted. If desired Furniture will be stored and insured for the summer months at moderate rates. .. Special 19.50 Special 16.50 Special 9.75 Special 7.50 Heavy Inlaid Linoleam,—Domes- tic and Imported Makes. regularly 1.25 regularly 1.75.........00005 . sq. yd. 95e - tq. yd. 1,35 McCREERY “MASTER-MADE” FURNITURE Special Values ‘A Separate Shop for Me Close During June, Daily 5 P.M. Saturdays, 1 P. I Fifth Avenue Pen’s Clothing -Shop 8 West 38th St.—Store Floor FRIDAY—at Special Prices Men’s Silk Lined Suits Half Lined with Silk, Including Sleeves FOR MEN OR YOUNG MEN, 33 TO 46 CHEST New three and four button models, in checked hair line ove encil or cha! inglish tweed and navy se: ders, hand tailored vest with silk back. 20.00 Regutar Price $30.00 ids, Glen Urquhart plaids, striped cabelgsare iol Men’s Unlined Suits With Silk Lined Sleeves FOR MEN OR YOUNG MEN, 33 TO 46 CHEST Two or three button soft roll front models of overplaids, Glen Urquhart plaids, checked or pencil ag oP or worsted, tartan plaids, Oxford vicuna, En; and navy serge. 17.50 Reowtar Price 524.59 Men’s Unlined Suits Also Half Mohair Lined, Sleeves Silk Lined FOR MEN OR YOUNG MEN, 33 TO 46 CHEST Hand Tailored Suits, unlined or talf mohair lined, in two or three button models, of the newest hair line ov Glen Urquhart plaids, club or shepherd checks, cassimere or worsted; also navy serge and English tweed; soft roll front, natural shoulders. 22.50 Regular Price $83.60 Men’s White Flannel Trousers Of white En, flannel; also striped white English serge, with belt bree eye) cuffs; 27 to 42 waist, all lengths. 3.75 Regular Price $5.78 Men's Furnishing 5. 16 West 38th St.—Store Floor ixford soft roll front, noowsa beet cassimere glish tweed removable tray, | 2 RS WHER OBE ee oie ney ter AS Sa : Ten-piece William and Mary Suite, as illustrated................. 382.00 regularly 475.00 Made exclusively for James McCreery & Co, of the finest Selected Mahogany. Suite includes Buffet, China Closet, Side and Extension Tables, five Sidechairs and one Armchair. Solid Mahogany Dinner Wagon, as illustrated, with Solid Mahogany Tip Table, as illustrated; carved claw and ball feet; 24-inch top with medallion in center. SPORTING GOODS,—Specially Priced Fifth Floor y j j Pm i 3 15,00 regularly 25.00 10.50 regularly 15.00 4 Men’s Silk Shirts Of heavy tub silk, t or dark inds, ina peel vary of smblntion stripes and colorings. 1334 to 17 neck. ‘egular Price $5.00 Silk Crepe Shirts Of fine quality satin striped silk crepe de . chine 1314tol7neck. Regular Pricess.c0 4.50 The Jéwel priced $1.85, Good shirts of silk and cotton, in neat stripes with French cuffs, specially Satin stripe mercerized and fine madras cloth negligee shirts in a variety of designs and patterns, with soft cuffs, $1.35. SPECIAL FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 50 Dozen Negligee Shirts, 85c each To clear away odds and ends of negligee shirts taken from our regular stock. Sport shirts with convertible collars, white, tan and colored stripes are priced $1.50, Men’s Sleeping Clothes Night shirts of fine muslin, colored trimming, special 6%c. Pajamas of fine nainsook with silk loops, in white, blue, tan, pink and gray, rice $1.10, SPECIAL FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY A maker's specimen line of pajamas in Four-in-Hand Ties Assortment taken from our regular stock, to make way for the Autumn styles, Ties made of Imported and Domestic Silks in a large variety of designs and colors, spegial 55c. Swimming Suits Diving and one-piece swimming suits, spe- cially priced $2.95. Other bathing suits in a large variety of designs and materials, priced from $3.50 to 9.00. Cool Summer Underwear Sleeveless shirts and knee drawers of nain- aleriae sook are priced ahs asc, Naineaek bales ious materials and the latest models; there |. suits, sleeveless and knee length, special at 85c. Me: bar godozen. Price $1.35, usually $2.00, Silk mull union suits, hescails priced $1.50. More MEN’S FURNISHINGSand ACCESSORIES Golf Balls. Spalding Racquets Perma Paint Finish. “Autograph”... .regularly 10.00, 9.25 “The Whipney's; RAH? doz. 7,00 “International”..regularly 8.00, 7.50 regularly 9. oon, ” Colonel 31, 29 and 27.......++ doz. 7.00 Tournament”. regulary 4.00, 3.65 regularly 9.00 Wright and Ditson Slazenger Racquets This attractive Vassar Tie for women, made cf fine, soft silky kid, with medium extension scles and graceful military heels, gives everlasting comfort starting with the first day's wear. regularly 9.00 Golf Clubs, Etc. Drivers and Brassies........-...++: 2.50 regularly 3. Golf Irons. . regularly 2.25, 1,85 Caddy Bags............ 1,00 to 15.00 Clock Golf...,.......000 2.75 to 9.75 Wright & Ditson Tennis Racquets “Pim”.......... regularly 7,50, 7.00 “Davis Cup”. . .regularly 8,00, 7.50 “Challenge”, ....regularly 6,00, 5.65 “Sears” ....... regularly 5. 4.65 “Stadium”... . .regularly 9.00, 8.50 Orange and Black Ringer. ..... doz. 7.50 a a . .f regularly 9.00 Brooks”...... regularly 7.00, 6.50 Black Circle “Baby”.......... doz. 7.50 “Doherty”... ...regularly 8.00, 7.50 regularly 9.00 Orange Ringer Baby...........doz. 7.50 Tennis Balls, etc. Wright and Ditson Championship Balls, regularly 4.00, doz. 3,50 Spalding Championship Balls. ...doz. 3.50 regularly 4.00 Racquet Covers. .......... 35¢ to 1.00 85¢c to 2.50 .. 1,00 to 6.00 Baseball Gloves, Mitts, Balls, Masks, Bats and Suits also specially priced during Presses Tennis Nets... Price $6.00 Good shoes are an economy: Eight New York Stores = It is, moreover, authoritatively correct in style Hanan & Son a