The evening world. Newspaper, March 13, 1917, Page 4

Founded 1826 Greeley 1900 Lord & Tay lor 38th Street FIFTH AVENUE yee Street Chickering Hall, Wednesday, March 14th, at 3.00 P. M. Vocal Recital, Ziegler Institute. For Wednesday—An Important Sale ‘Women’s Spring Suits Remarkable Value $29.50 lly to Lord & Taylor order, these are duplicates of one of our smartest .00 Tailleurs, The model illustrated {is faultlessly tallored of ' fine navy er black Gabardine. Note how effectively the strappings of braid and the rows of buttons emphasize the new lines of the cleverly cut coat, with its deep pointed collar and cuffs of rich black moire silk, Braid and buttons lend to the skirt’s style; peau | de cygne lines the smart coat. A Suit of Unusual Distinction. Third Ploon Made Presenting Intensely Interesting Phases of The Tailored Coat Dress To the one-piece Tailleur, Women of Fashion, both here and abroad, have accorded their favor, And here are the smartest Dresses of this type launched this season, offered at prices that make them exceptional values. Street Dresses—$27.50 j Street Dresses—$32.50 ‘Two New Models in Serge, In Serge or Wool Jersey, A “Redingote” model, the straight slip-on Serge and Satin are combined in an ex- bodice braided in Greek key design, fea- tremely straight line model. A broad fold of turing long side panels that fall in smart * folds over the box-pleated skirt. serge joins the deep pleated bodice of satin Bikied f inet aa rane to the serge skirt. pied from a Lanvin model, a 7 Dai bn te Kew “bane? lines, stitched A Modish Coat Dress of Wool Jersey, on with gold silk and trimmed with gold but- } #port lines, has pointed pockets and wide belt; bound button holes and huge pockets. tons. Apropos of the Spring Street Dress Latest arrivals, distinguished by their strikingly new style notes, include several copies of Paris successes, Serge, in a sashed model—embroldered in vivid crimson silks......... Serge, in tailored models—very smartly strapped with braid A picturesque new Cape Dress in serge and taffeta A Coat Dress of beige Poiret twill, braided in dark blue TMrd Floor Spring Opening Week Fashionable Dress Silks ' A display unusually comprehensive, presenting many exclusive novelties as well as the staple Silks which the Mode demands. Sport silks are expecially featured in the showing. Added to the many Extraordinary Values for the week are the fellowing “specials’’: 4,000 Yards 700 Yards Crepe Georgette Black Taffeta white or flesh Width 35 inches, $1.35 $1.10 Formerly $1.75 a yard. Formerly $1.50 @ yard. For This Week's Selling—The New Black Lisere Trimmed Hats $8.95 That's the latest word in Parls and New », York, Ready tomorrow—copies of the new smart Ms; models, those lustrous hats with the rich sheen and inimitable dress eleganea which every one fh admires and wants right now. » Sailors, Mushrooms, Continentals, Marquise and the new Turbans in large, medium and smal) effects, Belgian Split or China Split Straws, Monsleur Lewis of the Maison Lewis, Paris, {n @ personal jnterview with our reprosentative gave lisere hats the first place in millinery style and we prepared this event accordingly. Hand hlocked, trimmed with ribbons, burnt peacock, burnt co wings and imported fancy feathers, ‘These hats are well worth from $10.00 to § Pourth Poon, Black Lisere, ue, 2.40. a rr 750 NE NEW CARS, Whitney Assails hie Cetin Intimation That It Is “Sug- gestion Only.” Tho Publio Service Comminsion to- day donted tho request of the Brook- lyn Rapid Transit Company for a re- hearing on the Commission's order of Feb. § demanding that the rafiway Deo. 1 and 159 additional cars next year. ‘The order applies to the eure face lines In Brooklyn only and was inwued after a series of hearings, at | Which {t was shown there Isn't @ suMolent number of surface cars in | Brooklyn to accommodate the pat- rona. In @ report filed with the Commis- sion, Commissioner Travis TI, Whit+ ney attacks the B. N. T. He says: “The dates specified in the order by which plans and spevifications are to be mubmitted and cars are to be {provided were fixed consideration of what would be a rea- sonable time therefor, and upon the suggestion of such dates made by the company’s representatives. “As the commission has found tn this case that the company has been derelict in its legal duty to render adequate service, the period within which the company should take neo- essary measures to compjy with ita legal duty cannot be left to the no- tions of ‘diligence and expedition’ and ‘rensonmble discretion,’ especially as it proposes te interpret mandatory provisions of (he order as ‘suggestive only.’ “Ridiculous as may be the Intima. Fifteen New Models, First Spool fe In the Accepted pL biy Sh Cloths olorings. Very Special Twelve New Models, First Showing, In the Accepted Spring Cloths and Colorings. Very | Orde jer efficacy than a ‘susgestion,’ company purchase 100 new cars by! \, after careful |’ tlon that @ mandatory provision of an vy the Commission has no great- it 19} to invite the attention of ympany to provision of Sec 4 of the Public Bervice Com- m’s law." not an The law rete erred to Fett one n orde Vent ‘orcement of — BIG IMPORTS The United States has forged ahead af the World's chicf consumer of tub- ber since the opening of the war. In 1919 we bought for our own consump- tion and for manufacture and export 50 por cent. of the world’s production. Last year our proportion wae 61 per cent. In that period production has nearly doubled. It 1s mow 443,000,000 pounds, of which the United States imported leat year 270,000,000 pounds. ‘otal imports into the Port of N rork for the week ended March 2 99 ¢ National City Bank, 7 as compared with $33,916,847 . Exports of manufactu 32, against w 0,204,265. Siacnmanemiinainesegs GIRL FOUND DEAD BY GAS. Brookiys Stenographer Edna Kopp, a twenty-year-old sten- ographor, was found dead in bed to-day in her home, No, 60 Clark Street, Brook- lyn, by her brother Ward when he went to awaken her, Whether it was suicide or accident was not determined. A rub- Lifeless When Brother Goes to Awaken Her 13.—-Former City Solicitor Henry B. Woodward was attacked and serious. jy wounded in his law office last night. The police, respdoning early to-day to @ telephone call from the lawyer, found him atretohed on the floor of his oMoce with his head in a pool of Blood. Hie sald he had been assaulted by ame one he did not recognize, ber tube which had been attached to a kas jot wae found unattached and lying vice Blotter the, entry appo: t's Name was “gas polson- ——— T. R. WANTS A DRY ILLINOIS. © Referendum, CHICAGO, it Indorses Move tor March 13.—Col. Theotore| Roosevelt bas joined tho Anti-Saloon | League forces in the fight to get | State-wide referendum tn Ilinota, In reply to an invitation sent him by | HJ. No Connection Wtth Any Other Establishment in the World WORTH 43 & 45 West 34th Street smcain'tiote: Women’s & Misses’ Suits 25.00 Women’s & Misses’ Suits 35.00 ‘the league, Col. Roosevelt writes as fol- lows “Indeed, If I could come I would. You are most welcome to quote me in saying that | wish you all possible suc. | «8 in your effort submitted to a referendum.” Smart Spring Suits Strictly Tailored & Dressy Models At Specially Attractive Prices Davis, Chicago Superintendent of » have, the queation | Women’s and Misses’ Suite in sizes from 14 years to 46 bust measure; also smart sults for stout figures up to 62)4 bust measure. Specially Priced 16.50 Crepe Georgette, Crepe Meteor, Crepe de Chine, Satin, Charmeuse, Taffeta and Serge; richly embroidered. ly Gunniburl, Burella, bilk lined, Poiret Twill, : Loopine, New pring Frock, Embroidered (sorgelle Crepe, $26.00 New Spring Coats Specially Priced a Women’s & Misses’ Coats s Covert Cloth, Chamois Velour, Very Special} Women's & Misses’ Coats Cashmere Velour, Burella Cloth, Vaney Linings. Ver specie! | New Spring Suth Potret Twill, With White Serge Vest, $35.00 spring Dresses | New Spring Dresses | 20.00 | 35.00 et —— - cm t=» | LAWYER A POLITIOAL FIGHT in court to-day in a continuation of litigation involving Mayor Charles 8. Ashley, fs Hathaway. and William ‘T, t the parties Into court lec he petition for @ reln-| John Frederickson went into the &&. alleging his removal was |way of No. 88 Henry Street to-day Sie os A pape with @ razor ATTACKED IM HIS OFFICE ; a dodward represented Caswell and | Pa also was counsel for former Mayor | ort son “Go pet | Former city Soflcitor 0 of New Bed-| Hathaway, who had Inst tituted aA a6. zor and Hane the oh, e cd ‘or Ashle king ed wo) Doctors ford, Mass., Seriousky Wounded Pr ene te Mayor under at Hcilevue Hospital eu y Breas by Mysterious Assailant. the Corrupt Practice Act. —— = * theory is that Wood- pearing unexpectedly at his out midnight, surprised a thiet who was engaged in ransacking NEW BEDFORD, Mass, March TEETH WITH, DON AND LB Lt BE CLEAN Dis papers. May Tax Amount of r of {The Bre ALBANY, March 13.—An advance statement to-day says that the Wheeler Committee, which has been investi- gating the moving picture business, will recommend a rystem of taxing the film shows that will the Hate b 6 Stained, tartary teeth are not only unsightly but often cause chronic indigestion and foul breath. You as keep your teeth more seeny tae ALBODON DENTAL CREAM than wih any other obtainable—it stands highest in tooth-cleaning properties. Bvery dentist knows the formule ’ Beery dealer selia \ t dames McCreery & Co. 5th Avenue 34th Street ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY Woodward was to have appeared former Mayor Kdward R. Caswell, ‘ommiasioner recently re- Extraordinary Offerings BEADED & FANCY HAND BAGS (JEWELRY DEPARTMENT) An exceptionally choice collection of Draw String and framed Beaded and Sport Fabrice Hand Bags; Imported and Domestic makes in the newest styles, attractively priced. Twenty-five Imported Draw String Beaded Bags; partly silk trimmed; exquisitely made and designed; in the prevailing colors; silk lined. 15.75 Hand Bags of Plain, Novelty and Sport Colored Silk Faille and Fabrics; framed and Draw. Striag effects, others with new bracelet handles of metal; with and without fittings. Special 2.95 WOMEN’S SPRING GLOVES | SILK & KNIT UNDERWEAR 16-button length White Glace Mousque: Unusual Values taire Gloves. pee Women's Lisle Union Suits; sheer weight; knee length; plain or lace trimmed. ‘5c regularly 27.50. Women’s oue-clasp White Washable Doe- skin Gloves. pair ene Ribbed Lisle Union Suits; ce ¥ ngth. ‘ e@b50c Silk Gloves Women’s Imported Swiss Ribbed Lisle Complete line of two-clasp, for Spring Vests; low neck; sleeveless, ea. 35c, 3 for 1.00 and Summer wear in ‘Tan, Mode, Pongee, Women’s Glove Silk Vests; superior quality; Gray, Silver, Mastic, NAY Blue, Black, White band top; Pink only. 1.48 or White with Black embroidery. Women’s Glove Silk Bloomers; Pink only; pair 60c to 1.75 mn D.2e excellent values. UMBRELLAS For Men and Women Excellent quality Black Silk Umbrellas plain or sterling silver trimmed handles, 3. Extra fine quality piece-dyed Umbrellas; 68 | Plain or silver trimmed handles. 2.98 McCreery’s Annual March Silk Sale Now in Progress Offering the Best Values and Most Complete Color Assortments in America yard 48c to 1.95 IN ADDITION ON WEDNESDAY 12,000 yards of superior quality double width ALL SILK GEORGETTE CREPE ln @ magnificent assortment of this season's newest Evening, Reception and Street Shades, including the latest Easter Orchid and Flamant Rose ‘Nints. Addi- tional Summer Sport Colors and White or Black. yard 1.28 Important Sale of TOWELS 600 dozen pure Irish Linen Huck Towels, hemstitched At less than manufacturer's landing cost. Size 18x34 regularly 6.00, dos. 4.50 Bize 20x86... . regularly 8.00, dor, 6.00 Bize 22x38 regularly 10.00, doz, 7.60 Heavy Irish Linen Damask Table Cloths and Napkins Table Cloths, size 2x2 yards regularly 4.00, each 2.90 Table Cloths, size 2x214 yards regularly 6.00, each 3.90 Table Cloths, size 2x3 yards regularly 6.50, each 4.90 Napkins to match, size 22x22 inch regularly 5.00, dos, 3.90 Napkins to mateh, size 24x24 inc h . regularly 6.50, doz, 4,90 800 dox. Kilchen Towels, name woven in red regularly doz, 3.00 400 dox. Glass Towels, hemmed, size 22450 inch regularly dos. 2.25 Decorative Linens Lace ‘rimmed fcarfs with Linen center....., Sat aaeas eae poe size 18x36, 75¢ + peeesse, 18545, B0c ee teen 1.00 each Imitation Filet Searfs with Linen center each 1.25, 1,80, 1.75 Fin Linen Scarfs scalloped and embroidered in colors cach 1,00, 1.25 and 1.50 Luncheon Sets, 13 pieces set 1.00 and 1,50 Large assortment of hemstitched Colored Linen Lunch Cloths and Sets suitable for Yacht, Bungalow or Porch use, roid Ros moved by Ashley, A political oe Oets Threats Boge Amethes A