The evening world. Newspaper, March 15, 1917, Page 5

ee ‘ “ (to-day. Albert Vannatta of Wilmington, | contained a ton of semi-smokeless black | iRrain military powder, a powerful ex- plosive. | Wilmington was rocked wore than [2 R. T. Lines Face Loss of TTY THREATENS TO RUN OWN CARS TO WILLIAMSBURG -_—>—— MILL BLOWS UP, _— © corning, or | raining mill in the Hagley yard of the it Pont powder plant on the Brandy- wine River, near Wilmington, exploded ‘with @ sister in New York, operator of the mill, was blown to atoms. The mill ver before, thirty miles, The explosion was felt for Rights on Bridge in Clash =f Over Contract. The seven B, R. T. and allied com- Panies operating all surface lines over the Willlamsburg Bridge are |in danger of being summartly ousted | by the city, At to-morrow's meeting of the Board of Estimate the fran- chise committes of that body, of | which Mayor Mitchel is chairman, Smear Them | | wit! recommena that if the B. R. ‘. and the compantes it controls refuse to accept the terms laid down by the \elty, they be denied an extension of their right to use the bridge, | Tho franchise committes openly | threatens that if the B. R. T. and its subsidiaries do not agree to the city’s terms the city will operate car lines ot its own across the bridge. This threat is contained in the following: “Tho committee suggests that it be authorized to take such steps as may be necessary to provide for continu- ance of through or local service or It's Easy Follow this treatment on rising || %th or Provide a substitute and retiring forafewdaysand || through or local service or both, watchyourskinimprove. There | | ®0U!d the companies decline to exe- jette the agreement or accept a per- is absolutely nothing better nih for the complexion, hands, and hair than these fragrant, super- creamy emollients, if used for every-day toilet purposes. For Trial Free by Return address post-card: ‘*Cuticura, Dept. 17F, Boston.” Sold throughout the world, nies operate on the bridge ex- March 81, The franchise com- wil Ireport to-morrow that it Jected the company's terms and proposals for a renewal of the fran- chises on four grounds, | The first hat t have agai s’ demand t y | bridge, It was agreed by the com- panies that the city should be free to bring suit for the reco’ of the money it spent in ¢ GOLD ROACH POWDER nd Keneral stores, per 1 Oe jit is claimed the B, R. T. and its al- lied companies want to repudiate this clause of the tentat! The second obj chise committee to the B. R, T. prop- ositions ts that E and Structurs Commissioner Kracke, who has su- | pervision’ over bridges, would not |have suMctent jurisdiction over oper- ation on clty owned tracks, ‘The companies refuse to make any re- | ports to him regarding the extent of ool traftie, The third reason for the franchise |committec's attitude is the point | blank refusal of the car lines to offer adequate compensation, After secur- \! Ing a short term contract they would eeuraeater hasw'tit send |teave the city with worn-out tracke ‘ e + Sena | jon tts hands, Us loc for a full-sized box, post- |) 4 fourth objection ts the insist: anieg that they shall id. i Bou CHEMICAL POWDER MFG. CO, | | “nee of the cor 124 Maet 1 bcn New York have the exclusive right to operate on the bridge, The city ts not pre- a P| ated to give the RB. R. T. and its FOR THAT HACKING COUGH subsidiarios a monopoly 10 41s, PS THE NEW TRIAL SIZE BOX s know t ranchis Ae Brae It is Known that the franchise Re, _ = Sixes ihe, 60e, $1 A BROWN’S voncn TROCHES °°. JON L BROWN & SON, Boston, Mass. ing and teh consi manic Presic eb rn oul B. Altman & Co. ed a mew and highly interesting Department for have ope Electrical Appliances for Nursery, Table and other Household Service including many devices, any and nstalled without time- and labor-saving all of w h may be trouble wherever elec- | r yis im use | 4 . : Among the numerous articles in stock (all reas priced) are Chafing Dishes, Coffee Urns and Per. | colaters, Tea Pots, Samovars, Milk Warmers and Egg Boilers, Combination Grill-and-toasters, Immersion Heaters, lrons, Curling-iron Heaters, Hot Water Kettles and Heating Pads. (First Floor, Madison Avenue section) Fifth Avenue - Madison Avenue 34th and 35th Streets New Gork ew h the} | has done in laying now tracks on the! saab ep Pie ABN 0 ideal an histor THE EVENING WORLD, THURSDAY, MAROH | radical steps unless the B. comes to time. | | ! — —]0— 00 So ——— ee o_o 0) 0 00S — ————V.-§— OO SS SO SS 0 Sets The Board of Estimate wiil prob- | isting franchises. ably back up its franchise commit- tee to-morrow and give the B. R. T. surface lines just to some conclusion = poss In some instances a little less than half price, while some are priced at a third less than we would sell them for if they came to us as regular goods instead of samples. One of those extraordinary occasions when you can select the newest and very handsomest conceits at manufacturers’ prices. No two alike, therefore, first and early choice affords | a “pearl” braid so much in favor. A Trimming Service under the charge of an expert designer is at the disposal of those who purchase Hats and materials here. laces and chiffons, A Sale of Black Milan Hats A special purchase of fine quality Milan Hats in twelve of the Smartest Shapes decreed by Paris for the new season. Sailors, Mushrooms, Marquise, Tricornes, Continentals, Turbans, in large and small effects; many featuring the new “telescope” crowns. “‘Six-end”’ Black Milan Hats $3.50 A dozen shapes from which to select. Of excellent six days to come If, at the e Lord & Taylor 38th Street Gpemrancencenvenes emcemvenoene Chickering Hall, Friday, March 16th, at 3.00 P. M. camcance aneemoamceneans: grade ‘son of the Bronx, is prepared bs bon.“ of that period, they decide to con-| pneumonia in a private hospital at BL. T.| sider the olty’s terms, they will be) wo, 26 given a ninety day extension of ex- ae gt | was delirious Vaniine Mall Very 11 ler, long her friend, ia at the hospital Pauline J1all, who is very ill with |every day. FIFTH AVENUE 39th Street Vocal Recital by Pupils of Edward Macrum. For Friday and Saturday Exceptional Value—$4.95 Feathers, Flowers, Beaded Ornaments, 50c to $5.00 Milan Imported and domestic novelties in al- showing ‘the most infinite variety. Feathers in the new “burnt” effects, smart wings, new striped fancies in vivid colors. Flowers of silk and muslin. Beaded, gelatine and jet ornaments. Fourth Floor, Sample Silk Petticoats at About Half $2.75 to $14.00 <0 0 0 S000 9 0 0 0 0 SS tt Ses a decided advantage. 247 Petticoats in all. | Street Petticoats of Taffeta, Chiffon Taffetas and Silk Jersey with the very newest of | tailored and ruffled flounces. Dancing Petticoats of Crepe de Chines and Washable Satins, daintily frilled with nets, ee ee eee (eee eet eeC eee CeCe mee name re ify emmeemnemnoen: Spring models in these highly specialized lines are displayed in a most complete range of styles and sizes. choosing the Spring wardrobe. Elente Corsets in coutil, batiste and broche Lord & Taylor Special Corsets in batiste, coutil, broche and fancy batiste. $1.00 to $3. Novelty striped coutil in model for slight and average figures, medium byst and length, giving freedom over hips. cami New Summer Curtains Complete Assortments—Moderate Prices Scrim and Marquisette Curtains..$1.50, $2.00 and $2.50 a pair Figured Filet Net Curtains Ruffled Swiss Curtains. Scrim Curtains with Valance New ‘Fanny Frill’ Curtains poe Scotch Flake Muslin sp AQ Pm fine imported Muslin for summer curtains; 36 inches wide. .yard 35c Beds of superior grades at unusually low prices > most opportune. Models made to sell for $4.50 to $22.50. Second Floor oe New Gorsets Exclusive Lord & Taylor Makes Select the correct model now before ., $5.00 to $12. Lord & Taylor Special Corset A $2.50 Model, $1.65 Sizes 20 to 28. Second Floor ss — Xx S00 5 OSS S00” SS SS OI? 0 0 — 0 oe ee ee nee | aoen ananassae cand: Interesting Display ..... $2.50, $3.75 and $4.00 a pair eee $1.50, $2.25 and $3.75 a pair ...$3.25 to $4.50 a pair .... $2.50 and $3.50 a pair ocencmncem rence) re A Week of Special Values in Beds and Bedding onstruction and finish, Bedding of standard an event which at this time of year j y | aia i Beds, w inch pil- Sed, with two inch pillars Brass Bed, h two inch lar $10.75 all size $19.50 pillars: al! sizes $27.50 | jE ea Ny ND hs ea URSIN ee i aU ele light and dark Mixtures; perfe Every suit is guaranteed to give satisfaction. Size 7 to 18 years. loose belt an Made of All Wool Fabrice, including Blue iba uae tulahed Al Ane Heal Top Shepherd Checks and Fancy Mix-|Ray and Mayfair shapes; also Blue i ge and small shapes; Soft Felt Serge, tures, as well as plain Homespuns; lined with |‘Tams in lar; Alpaca of Serge. 15, 1917. ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Extraordinary Offerings BOYS’ APPAREL & FURNISHINGS Boys’ All-Wool Norfolk Suits With two pairs of knickerbocker trousers Special 6.75 Several hundred new Sprin ly tailored; coats lined with Alpaca; trousers lined Boys’ Blue Serge Norfolk Suits Special 10.00 Absolutely all wool Blue Serge Norfolk Suite—very fine twill used; fi nf plaited backs; kni Boys’ Reefers | Boys’ Hats 5.50 In Fancy Tweeds, Size 8 to 8 years. Hats in Gray, Brown and Blue. Now in Progress Yard 48c to 1.95 IN ADDITION ON FRIDAY 12,000 Yards of Superior Quality Double Width All Silk Georgette Crepe & Crepe de Chine In a magnificent assortment of this season’s newest Evening, Reception and Street Shades, jechuding tg Nr Faster Orchid and Flamant Rose tints. Additional Summer Sport Colors and White or Black. A MARCH EVENT Women’s Smart Spring Suits 28.00 . aultlessty ickerbocker trousers generously cut, made with belt waist band; coats lined with fine quality Alpaca. Sizes 7 to 18 years. 1.50, 1.75 and 1.95 and Plaids, in Rah Ser, yard a James McCreery & Co. 5th Avenue 34th Street Norfolk Suits in @ wonderful assortment of patterns in neat throughout. tailored; loops and McCREERY’S ANNUAL MARCH SILK SALE Offering the Best Values and Most Complete Color Assortments in ‘America 1.28 A sale carefull: -I—.2 m1 aagvance—a_ representative wvtection of choice new Suits comprising many reproductions of higher-priced models —Every Suit Different, Distinctive and Individual —The Style features are in accord with the coming season Important Offering WOMEN’S DRESSES Women’s Street Dres: 35.00 Women’s Afternoon and Street Dresses—Plain and Striped Taffeta, Crepe de Chine, Satin, Pongee, Serge and combination effects in the newest styles and colors. 18.50 Ten Spring Styles WOMEN’S SMART SKIRTS 6.50 Remarkable Value at \ special purchase of Velour in large Plaids and Cheeks serge, Fancy stripe Silk ar NOC. 0. Dis laffete V4 to $2 inch waist bands NO EXCHANGES 1 Dlack CETTE, >kirts, fashioned in this season’s most popular st Many are straight pleated while others have large pockets and novel belta, Ma s—-fashioned of Taffeta, Crepe Meteor and Georgette Crepe com- binations; also Crepe de Chine, Georgette Crepe, Tussah, Spanish Lace and Serge in an attractive array of styles and colors; beaded, braided and embroidered. sles, de of Plaid Serge, Black and Navy Blue Poplin and NO MAIL ORDERS CAALULI hts Daebdbd PZIZIII ray