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2 o JOHN REED RECOVERING. Author Underwent an Operation After His Return From Serb BALTIMORE, Dec. 6. John Reed, @utbor and war correspondent, whore home ts at No. 43 Washington Square, New York, is well on the way to reco Gry at the Johns Hopkins Horpital here following #n operation for kidney trouble performed by Dr. Hugh H Young ten days ago. Mr. Reed has been fonfined to the hospital co Noy, 12. ‘The illness manifested | ter his return from throw ich he travelled Imn follo fing the devastation of t ountry by the Germans. [WHY HAIR FALLS OUT. | Dandruff causes a feverish irrita tion of the scalp, the hair t shrink, loosen, and then the comes out fast. ‘To stop falling hi at once and rid the scalp of every par- ticle of dandruff, get a 25-cent bottle of Danderine at uny drug store, pour @ little in your hand and rub well into the scalp. Afte tions all dandruff dis: hair stops coming out OUCH! PAIN' RUB ‘ew applica sand the wt c OUT RHEUMATIS Stop suffering! Relief comes the moment you apply “St. Jacobs Oil.” Rheumatism is “pain only.” Not one case in fifty requires inter- mal treatment. Stop drugging! Rub the misery righ AREY sooth- ing, penetratin ‘acobs Oil” di- rectly upon th spot” and lef comes instan St. Jacobs € conquers pain. sha matism liniment which ver disap- ints and can not burn the skin, Limber up! Stop complaining! Get @ small trial bottle of “St. Jacobs Oil" et any drug store, and in just an ment you'll be free from’ rheums pain, soreness and stiffness suffer! Relief awaits you! “St. Jac Oil” is just as good for s ralgia, Iumbago, backac ‘and swellings, Advt ILLEGAL METHODS. BROUGHT $12 COAL } | Honest Dealers Driven Out of Business and Planis | Gobbled Up. Coal dealers who were put out of business by the same underhanded methods that enabled the combined interests to put the price up to $12 a ton a few weeks ago will tell thelr ex- pei cea to-day to the November Grand Jury trict Attorney Swann, the court has held over that body month or longer in clearing up the mystery of $12 coal and to Indlet the men who were guilty of conspiracy tn starting & panic by their pretence of “coal famine.” One of these dealers has told his | story to The Evening World, stipa- jlating only that his name shall not be published. He was squeezed out by trust methods and he knows how It was done, but he hates to be put in the position of being @ bad loser. “But let me gen you this," he con- cluded, “the man who put me out never could have done it if he had not had the help of a big operating cor- pany. ‘There was a powerful infu- ence behind the curtain moving things that were out in plain sight. [ mean that the man who bought out -| my business for a song had the help of a big coal mining interest that did not appear in the open.” TWENTY YEARS WASTED, This dealer had devoted mors than twe Iding up a large easful business. Ho had a argos, several coal yards ulpment of horses, trucks coal wagons. He was tho » raise coal from barges to OF WORK ~TONEW YORK POR : At the request of Dis- 7! to serve this]? the yards by machinery He was the tn pioneer in many other improvements In the retail coal business giad that they were willing to pay t anything. ‘The deal wae made retailer did not occupy his Presently a rival concert estabs rd. He closed it up and dis- lished a branch in his neighborhood he machinery of distribution }and began to sell coal 50 cents a ton n, As soon as the little man leheaper than be could sel] It) He fig-| had been shut out, the price of coul tured his costs as low as he could and tried to meet the competition, but ne Wag put up so that It pald for all the costs of the struggle, Christmas Holiday matter what r tion hes made the —_—_—- ——_ 3-DAY TOUR TO jrival concern kept on underbidding RYAN BUYS COUNTRY HOME. ton, Customers, WASHINGTON old and At last 7 he ane it he kept} John D. Ryan, President -* the Amat Np th ‘About the|#amated Copper Company, has pur- Thursday, December 28 ime chased Frank Gray Griswold’s beautl- " Jon him and is rival would be will $13.50 $1 5.00 $16.00 ote ' sleigh, bet veen ing to “buy him out at a falr pric » Lge terms om Nee. Seeing the hoplestness of further] Ar® not made public.’ Casstei®h 19 one ther potnta tition, the coal man said he was] of the: most charming estates in that . 6910.07, Nova, 1 exclusive part of Long Island. phot Pa Sha Mh Avene willing to sell if they could agree on PAM ASR 2S ni hi Y or pearen Ticket jterms. ‘The two parties had experts ea FF * - value the stock af coal fleet of STSDLIRTOWA, ee . Sa igs Pennsylvania R.R. barges, the yards and machinery, the ti, Horton elehtes 2 aA arte aA enotor truska, A) William orton eighteen years old, pted their figures, Then tablished dealer asked me for the good tested the dealer, puilding up this business, ill is valuable.” behind the times,” the rival at him, “What's the use of talking about good will when your cusomers are deserting you? I'll not pay a penny for the good will of your business, I'm willing to pay you for the plant and stock. You may take tt or leave it." RUINED BY REBATES AND “IN- VISIBLE” POWER. Lichtenstein Millinery Co. CLEARANCE SALE WEDNESDAY THURSDAY December 6 December 7 The man sadly accepted the price. He saw the result of years of hard work and faithful service wiped out by a rival who did not scruple to boast of his “superlor methods.” He declares that he ts sure the supplanter had both rebates and financial back- ing, or he could never have kept up the price-cutting by which he forced him to sell out. And as soon as the deal was concluded the rival put up the price of coal high enough to make up all he had lost during the strng- gle. Another retaller, Trimmed Millinery Gowns, Fur Coats, Furs, Wraps, Coats, Tailored Suits, Blouses ENTIRE STOCK TO BE DISPOSED OF REGARDLESS OF COST. 584-586 Fifth Avenue 47th and 48th Streets NEW YORK with a smaller business, was pushed to the wall in the same way. He was hit harder than the first dealer mentioned and It took less time to bring him to the edge of ruin, When he was well worn down and thoroughly scared a partner of the big retailer called on him, “I'm a good friend of yours,” he said, “and I'd hate to see any harm happen to you. Why don't you sell out to us?” “What will you give?” frightened man Ie nity thousand,” asked the replied the * yours,” cried the ittle man,« Specially Priced ATTRACTIVE LEATHER GOODS For the Holiday Season The latest designs and novelties from the leading manufacturers here and abroad, comprise a Holiday Display more comprehensive than we have exhibited in any previous season. particularly acceptable 1. Overnight Bag of Mol ette, moire lined. 2. long Grain Leather. 3. Jewel Case of Long Grain Leather. 4. Manicure Roll-up lined; nine fittings. 5. Limousine Case of Morocco Leather; cleven 6. Victoria Case of Long Grain, Auto or Ecrase Leather; ten fittings Kit of 7. Emergeney Leather; fitted. 8. Military Brushes with in Long Grain Leather case. 9, Men's Leathers. James 5th Avenue Jewel Traveling Clock in foding case of of Cases The following articles are suggested as Gifts of enduring usefulness: eskin Leather 10, Dressing Case for men or boys, of genuine Pigskin Leather; eleven fittings, 7.50 e EEN Eh Flask covered with Seal Grain Leather; removable cup. 50¢ and 1,00 12. Colar Bags in various Leathers, moire lined 1.00 to 1.95 13, Glove Cases, moire lined. 1,00 to 1,95 of Brown or 1,50 Leather; 3.95 silk 2.50 Grain 6.75 Suede, Long fittings. 14, Handkerchief Gray Suede, moire lined. 15, Motor Case eleven fittings. 12.75 16. Carriage Bag of Real Seal or Walrus Leather; fitted with purse. 5.00 17. Sewing Set Moleskin Leatherette trimmed; moire lined; ten findings. 2.50 McCreery & Co. Case 9,75 Grain 5.00 Ebony backs, 2.95 in various 2.25 Long of Lvcrase EE eee A TT TE LE TTT TT TT THE EVENING WORLD, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1916.7 8 5th Avenue 34th Street On Wednesday and Thursday ood Introducing the Latest Novelties James McCreary & Co, * %, STRAW HATS FOR SOUTHERN WEAR The Millinery Show Room presents an interesting display of chie ? creations especially designed to be worn with dainty gowns and cos- tumes for all occasions during the Winter sojourn in the southlands. Small lacy Hats for The Dansants, and exceedingly dainty little Mushroom and Poke Bonnet shapes in harmonious pastels with artistic touelien of tiny flowers, meant to be And distinctly new ideas in hats for motore worn with lingerie frocks. ing, walking, golfing and tennis. Featuring New Riding Hats in ‘Tricorne, Sailor and high crown shapes, of Black Milan and split straws, with elastic straps. WOMEN’S & CHILDREN’S GLOVES Most satisfactory Gift selections are afforded froma comprehensive assortment of the best Imported and domestic makes. “McCreery Special’ one-clasp Washable Cape Gloves, pique sewn. White, Mode or Tan. pair 2.00 “McCreery Special” Slip-on Washable Doe- skin Gloves with strap wrist. White. Wide, drooping Beach and Sport Hata; in fancy weave straws embroidered with birds and boughs in effective colorings. ‘Two-clasp French Kid Gloves, overseam and Pique sewn. Black, White and colors, pair 1.75, 2.00 and 2.25 Imported two-clasp Washable Fabrie Gloves. White or Black. pair regularly 1.00 Children’s one-clasp Gray Mocha Gloves. pair 1, Natural or pair 2.50 WOMEN’S GLOVE SILK UNDERWEAR Specially Priced Glove Silk Union Suits—band top Glove Silk Vests, band top with or bodice style. White or Pink. embroidered yoke. White or Pink. Special 3.75 Special 2.85 Glove Silk Bloomers, reinforced. White, Pink or Black......... Special 2.75 Extraordinary Sale WOMEN’S REAL PIN SEAL HAND BAGS 2.95 The values offered in this Sale are extraordinary in view of the recent advances in the cost of all Leather products and the fact that the present demand is far greater than the supply. There are just 500 of these Hand Bags of Real Pin Seal (two of the newest models), silk lined and fitted with a hanging mirror and inside framed compartment. Suggesting very useful and desirable Gifts at moderate cost. Exceptional Values UMBRELLAS FOR MEN & WOMEN i Black Silk Umbrellas‘ of extra fine quality, — a large variety of handles; some with Silver caps etched or engraved, long Sterling Silver Black Silk Umbrellas, also Umbrellas of Union or extra fine quality piece-dyed Taf feta, with handles in thas assortment, some Caps, Silver-trimmed wood, Gunmetal, Stag Sterling Silver trimmed, others of plain or Horn, Cape Horn, ete. carved Mission Wood, 4.95 2.95 Black Silk Umbrellas with Sterling Silver __ Piece-dyed Taffeta Umbrellas with Sterli capped, Silver trimmed wood, Gunmetal or Silver capped handles, also handles of Nat Buckhorn handles. Wood, plain or carved Mission Wood. 3.95 1.95 DECEMBER SALE OF FINE FURS Fine Fur Coats, Muffs and Neckpieces of superior quality pelts,made into the latest fashionable models, at very low prices. Muffs and Coats ——=> r— Neckpieces A. Hudson Seal Coat, — semi-fitting Taupe Wolf Muffa. .22.50 model with belt; Skunk collar and Taupe Wolf Scarfs. .22.50 cuffs; 42 inches long, Hudson Seal Muffs 16.50 165.00 Hudson Seal Stoles. 22,50 Hudson Seal Gray Fox Muffs....24,50 Coats,—with border, F be large collar and cuffs Gray Fox Scarfs....24.50 of Skunk. Poiret Fox Muffs., 42.50 195.00 Poiret Scarfs 42.50 Skunk Muffs 27.50 Hudson Seal Coats, . . —full sweep model Skunk Scarfs 27.50 40 inches long, with Skunk collar. Natural Raccoon Muffs 15.00 145.00 Natural Raccoon Hudson Seal Coats Searls 14.50 of superior quality Silver Pointed Fox pelts,—smart models Mutts 60.00 with large Skunk collar and cuffs, Silver Pointed Fox Scagls.,. 6. sere. 60,00 265.00