The evening world. Newspaper, December 20, 1916, Page 14

THE EVENING WORLD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1916. It Is claimed that the profits of operation in New York, eve bids were accepted, would not be suf- cient inducement to carry on the The directors of the con- | ‘0 hold a meeting next week in Boston and take definite action William H. Ames of that city is President. sented here by Lawyer Arthur Townsend of No. 32 Nassau Street. port, a copy of which has reached The Evening World, ing to effect emall NEW YORK VICTIM OF PETTY HAGGLING INP.O. DEPARTMENT Pneumatic Tube Co. May Not Bid on Service Here if Other LOND Brockway, who calls herself a “psy chie medium,” from Shullsburg, Wis., . tried to enlist the aid of Consul) . This is the postal story of New w York (Manhattan) Post Offi ebts last year were $28, Here are the chief features Although unwilling to be quoted at|report as far as New York ts con-| the present time It ts tho opinion of | ¢ : officials of the New York Pneumatic Tubo Company that if Postmaster General Burleson {nsists on the abo- Nshment of the tubo service in Bos- Philadelphia, Chicago and St. Louts, which {s urged in the report approved by him, the American Pneu- matio Service Company, which con- trols the operating companies these cities, will refuse to enter bids for the New York servic 1, That the department will accapt for a continuance of the service in the territory south of) Grand Central and Times Sau: Stations for a period of beginning March 6, ustial cancellation restrictions, 2. That the department will con-; P tory north of Grand Central and lation restrictions plus} That the proposals in re- | T Square Stations, be not con-— |sidered for acceptance unless there’ t # the opinion of most people; ‘a study of tho re-| }is determined to Select Your Christmas Presents Now Until the Rush Begins service now costs the ment $201,960 annually, ecelved und despatched from stations In this loop (the is advanced by tube service. by supplanting the tubes econd Street with ade- service transportation a sav- pproxtmately $138,000 per an- n be affected wit efficiency of the service.” Morgan states that the adequate motor tac omplete line of Diamonds, Jewelry and high Ga grade Watches from $5.00 up to 9600.00. @@ms down and the balance payable weekly or monthly. Terms as Low as $1.90 Per Week ‘Make a handsome and everlasting present with a small Decide now. Buy a Diamond. Our easy pay ment plan will help you own one. Our Prices—The lowest for reliable Guaranteed Goods. OPEN A CHARGE ACCOUNT. No employers’ references—no publicity. a honest person. Call, write or phone Cortlandt 6867 or Cortlandt 3873. vend representative if desired. AMERICAN WATCH &DIAMOND @- SOUARE-DEAL CREDIT JEWELERS | a 6 MAIDEN LANE A small payment in this gone would The Postmaster Contention that there would be a re- duction in the clerk were abandoned. staten that the abolishment would Open Evenings Until 10. ret % TAKE ELEVATOR nd out of the va- Dractical and Be ‘at any Blyn Store may sed at any ether Blyn Store A convenience at this holiday period. iful | a7 | - rd sea | Store | Opposite Military Pork ———— | MAIL ORD! PROMPTLY FIL! | Mail Order Depa: 2240 Third Ave., N. Y. y “Slippers, Shoes = Rubber Boots The thoughtful giver of prac- tical things gives most to the person receiving the sent, Eleven Big Blyn Stores are filled with gifts—that will enjoyment at Christmas time and service for a long time after. Variety to suit every taste stocks until closing time day night -- prices phasize the truth of ou “A full money's worth.” HIGH CUT OVERGAITERS White, Pearl Gray, Dark Gray, Fawn, Brown, Black Grand Street Cor. Driggs Ave. BROOKLYN. Cor. Wyckoff St. Why not buy a Serving Table, Dish Closet, 3-Plece Fumed Oak Library Suit, Lady’s Desk or Lamp Men’s Arctics EAST SIDE STORES. 222, 224 Wont 125th Be fn AY. Vth & Auth Ste x sTORt Broa Bt oo Rift) PRG EEE: gave the matter his immediate atten- WOMAN MEDIUM ARRESTED. | ris! next saturday. te Wisconsin Ap-) 4 » Dee, 20.—Mme, y-|8 Linden Gardens. W The Gift S upreme There is yet time to choose a beautiful Wissner It is a gift that would be enjoyed and appreciated by every mem- ber of the family. Jt would make this Christmas the one to be remembered and cherished above all Grand Piano before Christm: others. i The Wissner Grand Piano is recognized as an instrument of the very highest order and has been used in public on countless memorable occasions by the world’s foremost artists and musicians. is a wide choice of designs ceptable. Your Old Piano Taken in Exchange VICT pose before being delivered to your home. service @ egsential to buyers of phonographs. THE HOUSE OF QUALITY WISSNER PIANO WAREROOMS 55 & 57 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn OPEN EVENINGS 219, 221, 228, 225, 227 | Weekly NewClothingAccount VELOC :PEDES ? + Come to: prices. on, Prada Mine, Brockway was arrested on the charge of being a fortune teller Anne|on Saturday, at her quarters, No, here only @ short time, and J, Hew- art McKenzie, Princir 't of the Brit- ish College of Psychic General Skinner yesterday to effect |jicited the aid of the consulate to- her release from prison, pending her! day on her behalf. nd woods from which you can make a selection. Monthly payments are ac- ROLAS We guarantee every Victrola and Record pur- chased here to be brand new. side our wareroom for li » It never was out- ee trial or any other pur- ner House has been established nearly half a century and bears a reputation which insures the 164, 166, 168 and 170 Smith Street boc Weekly? NMRA ay Mi | riety ot things, practical and otherwise, Small Furs Natural Raccoon Muffs at $12.7 White Thibet Scarfs at $3.95. White Thibet Muffs at $6.75, Becond Moor, Central Building, Women ’s Fine Coats, $19.95 In fact, they have been assembled from various higher-priced groups and marked one | low price—for special holiday buying. ’ Even later-—women can hardly do better in not enjoy the Coat for Christmas? Some are | fur-trimmed. | There are velours, zibelines, wool plush, | broadcloths, cheviots. Belted in numerous | ways or smartly fitted. Many are richly | lined throughout. Good color and size range. Second floor, Central Building, Serge or Wool Jersey Dress The kind that is a woman's standby. Show- ing these in a perfectly splendid variety at $12.98 and $14.98, A great many of them are recent purchases of makers’ clearances—and worth a good | many dollars more than either of the two rices. | i Made in the straight-line pleated or waist- | line and basque styles—with all the charming! | variations of embroidery, buttons, Georgette} | crepe or satin collars. Fashionable colors, | | All sizes. j Second floor, Oomtral Building, | | Misses’ Lowely New Frocks | Afternoon Frocks in the styles that. will be| fashionable in the Spring are already here for | Christmas-time. A delightful model of Georgette crepe in one} of the new street: sliades is $20,085 The skirt} has wings weighted with tassels, the bodice | embroidered in gold thread and colored floss. | Another, at $16.98, is of taffeta silk, with in| serts of Georgette crepe, accordion pleated, in! the skirt and bodice. ’ | Many others that are most charming at the two prices, $16.98 and $20.98, Sizes 14, 16, 18 years. Second floor, Centre! Bullding, Women’s Gloves Gloves of white kid, saddler sewn and with English thumb; black embroidered, Espe- | cially good value at $1.25, ; / | Other styles from $1.50 to $3 pair. | 16-button white kid Gloves are $1.98. Handkerchiefs For women, are sheer linen Handkerchiefs, | hemstitched and with embroidered initial and | spray; half dozen for 69c. For children, are all linen, colored bordered Handkerchiefs; half dozen for 75c. For men, all linen Handkerchiefs, 15¢ and) 25c each. Street floor, Centra! Building, Silk Novelty Stockings at 79c Pair A pretty effect in open-work stripe is the feature. Liste tops. lack or white, sizes | 914and10o0nly. 79¢ is very little for them. A group of finely embroidered Silk Stockings in black or white that were $2.98 to #3.98, will | be reduced to $1.98 and $2,48—because the | size range is broken. Birest Noor, Central Bullding. Children’s Dresses at 98c The Babywear Store from its hundreds of | gift-suggestions, offers little rep Dresses} prettily smocked, at 98c, May be had in) pink or blue. Sizes 3 to 6 years. | Also lingerie Dresses in Empire. style, | daintily trimmed, 98¢ and $1.98, | | Children’s blanket eloth Bath Robes in | Teddy bear or Indian patterns, 98¢. Sizes | 2 to 6 years. Second floor, Kast Building, 36 inches wide—a beautiful, lustrous half- silk fabric, in a good weight and in light shades for evening wear, Also the darker street shades, Half-Silk Shirtings, 32 inches wide-—a women's waists, 59¢ yd. Printed Voiles, the 1917 styles, 36 and 38 inches wide, 25¢ yd, Street floor, Livingston street, Weng Building, Spidlanatanige a ADS li The Abraham & Straus Private Subway Entrance at Hoyt Street is quickly reached by Brooklyn Express, as f That Wi, Crowes 48 tas | See oi BG sl Paenteh etre: 13 im: | Bowitne’ crconn 6 me | a long, long time. obtaining unusual good value. Why, then, | ni ea IATT et 5 ne STRAUS q ws, from ‘Christmas Gifts for Everybody in the Thursday Thrift Sale Including gifts for the giver in the form of handsome savings on a great va- that mean making the Christmas money } go just so much further. See all these opportunities—and SHOP EARLY! | Men’s Overcoats, $13.50 Among the desirable Furs at Aree nts These are made of fine all-wool coating in xford gray and black. They are cut over a | Single-breasted Chesterfield model, fly front, | concealed button style. Durable body linings, |satin sleeve linings, velvet and self collars. | Regular and stout sizes. One of the best || Overcoat values we have been able to offer for Second floor, Men's Shop, Bast Building, 25 Havana Cigars, $1.98 Just the kind of a box to have in the house when your friends call around Christmas. | Made of high-grade tobacco by Ruyera Lopez Co. Hand-made goods. Favoritas Perfecto | shape. ‘Street, floor, Men's Shop, East Building, Men’s Mufflers at 98c Street floor, Central Building, | | 49c Crepe de Chine, 39c Yard{ nice heavy cloth suitable for men’s shirts and! 98c Music Rolls, 79c Made of black leatherette. Street floor, Pulton street, Cet juiiding, Warm, knitted Mufflers that will be much | appreciated on every cold day this winter by | the lucky recipient. Of wool-mixed, brushed yarns, soft and |! snug; in white, gray, tan, pale blue, etc. Street floor, Bast Building, Men’s Lisle Thread Socks, 19c ‘In fast black, navy, gray and other colors, They have seamless feet, double heels and toes, Silk Socks, in champagne, with black clocks, white with black clocks, and other combinations., Also in black and colors, 48¢ pair. Street, floor, Men's Shop, Hast Building, Men’s Suspenders, 25c Pair 1.200 pau of these, and the best we have ever offered for so little. Excellent lisle elastic webbing, strong leather ends, non-rust- ing metal, trimmings. Plain. and_ stri elects: each pair in Christmas box ied Beret Cour, Haat Building, Boys’ $2.95 and $3.48 ilk Blouses, $1.95 Plain white, and assorted fancy stripes, in beautiful colorings and patterns, made with attached or detached collars, and very finely finished. Sizes 7 to 16 years. Street floor, East Building, Boys’ Shoes, $2.48 Pair Satin calf, lace style, with strongly sewed les of solid leather, made to stand hard wear. Sizes 1 to 514; smaller sizes, $1.98, Becond floor, West Building, Gift Furniture 24.50 Sewing Tables of fumed oak or ma+ s | hogany finish, $3.95. 42.50 Smokers’ Stands, mahogany finish, with glass trays, $1.95, $7.50 Fern Boxes, of antique mahogany, {| with cane sides, $5.00, Fourta floor, Kast and Central Buildings, Cut Glass Flower Vases, regularly $3.49, at $2.98; 12-inch size, cut in combination of rock crystal; floral foliage and Venetian designs, Pressed Glass Punch Bowls, regularl $3.05, at $2.19, Sets consist of footed bowl, 6 glasses and © hangers, Subway Noor, Central Butiding, Umbrellas Men's and Women's Umbrellas, were 29.98 to $12.98, at $7.98. Taffeta or Levantine Silk. Etched or engraved sterling silver handles; 14-k. gold caps or bands, stag or cape horn, bakelite or galliath. Guaranteed for one year, Btreet floor, Fulton street, Oeotra) Building, Chafing Dishes Regular $5.49 Chafing Dishes at $4.98, | Copper or nickel plated, 314 pint size, ebonoid | trimmed. Coffee Percolators, regularly 45.49, at || $4.98; copper or nickel plated; 6-cup capacity, |) Subway floor, Kast Building, Dolls at Half Here is a collection of Dressed and Un- dressed Dolls, samples that have gotten mussed from handling, but which little girls will love just the same, at HALF PRICE— from 49¢ upwards, Fourth floor, West Building, Candy Assorted Chocolates and Bon Bons, packed | in holly boxes, at 29¢ a pound. ! Montauk Chocolate Butterscotch Nut Gare amels, 24c¢ pound, } And many other delicious confections at’ prices so reasonable it will pay you to buy } your holiday supply. eet floor, Central Building, —_ ——_- — = Sr ae ae [| SEE aera Aen aes SE See Cem IE Be