The evening world. Newspaper, August 21, 1917, Page 7

STORE HOURS During the month of August this store will ager lowe at 5.90 PM, excepting on Beturdays, when A. M. end close at 12.00 M Oriental Rugs, Modern and Antique We hove jast added te our foe collection 100 trackers and runner, the products of the i the Couceew: = Koerdisten end other Persian Rage in em eticr ones < BY FIGHT 1 KEE HM OT OF ARMY Sought Only to Serve Country, and Used No “Influence,” Says Colonel Some of Fashion's Favorites in Women's Street DRESSES FOR THE FALL Satin and Serge in Combination Pleated Serges and Crepe Metoor W) The straight pleated effect that is almost universal ‘\< im new dress models still tends to be relieved by |») @ bint of drapery at the sides of the skirt. ‘The illustrated model is a remarkably smart frock at the low price. The illustration dress of navy blue serge with box pleats on both blouse and skirt; sidé drapery, tie-belt; white satin collar and cuffs; beaded ornament with tassels finishing collar $22.74 FOR MISSES Distinctive DRESSES At Prices That Make Them Doubly Attractive $20.74 Any Mins would thoroughly enjoy @ frock of serge like the one pictured It is clewer ly braided with red soutache and adorned with a white satin collar cut on new The buttons are as they should be on a self-respect ing serge dress of black bone / | } a New Arrivals in Karly Fall Millinery Tailored Hats OF ALLURING SMARTNESS Ce Henry DeWitt Hamilion . twenty yeare 9 member N/ x ‘Twenty-third intantry / 4 . Geners! of New York # ah a under former Gov, Bulser, tn G WY ig] ment to-day denied all knowledge of | ~ Y the ciroumstances gn corinection with | 4, Ny \ bie Romination as @ brigadier gen-) is {it} ty oral in the new Nafoos! Army. % ¢/ j N) The nomination of Col, Hamilton | was sont to the Henate Commition on Military Affaire last week by President Wilson on advice of the bhi \ War Department. Confirmation wae \ } held wp and the President withdrew | ' the nomination yesterday,, | Vee “I would consider it « crime against |i i the country for me to attempt to. obe | { $ | 9 74 tain @ military command in time of, | ; war againat the judgment of the) General #taff of the United States Army,” said the colonel at the New York Hospital, where he is recovering from @ broken leg. “I expect now to pleated skirt has « waist of black satio under @ braided front panel of box pleated tunic and unde draped waist trimmed with tons, belt of self crossed. in fre The woman who likes the trim, tailored effect in her Another blue serge frock with a row of buttons ing ull the way down the front 1 the belt consists of four rows of black silk braid. ‘The collar and cuffs are of white PE OO DOSE Dec OTA TT the serge. Its long serge sash ends in tassels at the front. Braided, turn- back cuffs, collar of $16.74 MISSES’ SUITS That Strike Some New Notes $39.75 Silvertone velour is a beautifully soft fabric that has been successfully used to enhance the lines of this suit. The long straight but never do! kateay the fae The aoa buttons across the front in rather a novel fashion. ‘ : ee Ee Sn: = It seems a long time since one could allow In army color, Oxford, Pekin blue and Continat Our Cle as Bide of oneself, with fashion’s consent, the luxury of ontinuing arance o Seamed Pictures $23 74 to follow the lines of the figure. The effect A suit of gabardine that is built on Norfolk {g-decidedly smart. This radical change in AT ONE-THIRD OFF *OUR REGULAR PRICES leave it in their hands and to go whatever they feel 1 can best do to} serve the country,” Col, Hamilton declared his applica- tion for & command had gone through the regular channeis and that he had asked for a neley or for any other Be the General Staff saw fit to give net trimmed with imitation filet hats will welcome the vogue of Hatter’s Plush. I carries with it a cachet of elegance. Smart shapes inthis and other materials have arrived at Mays. (A) és an Untrimmed Velvet Hat. it is made of Lyons velvet and has a blocked brim with a soft pleated crown Large and medium shapes after the latest designs Colors: taupe, purple, brown, navy, ete, and also in black. Price $5.94 (B) is a Sport Hat of hatter's plush. It comes in black only and in sailor, mushroom or rolled brim shapes These hats are faced with velvet and trimmed 5 4 with gros-grain ribbon bands and bows. Price $ . Bexre— PO SRAORASO CAS 0H. PROAGUSA RT OAR BO A satin frock that bas novel revers, button trimmed, and a smart white satin collar. The white Georgette vestee gives an additional touch of youthfulness and freshness. In navy, green, brown, black and Burgundy. The price is reasonable. $22.74 Ceaare Third Vloor, 36th Street Se FOR WOMEN“ CORRECT" SUITS FOR FALL Three Tailored Models The new, rather severe lines are gaining favor with women of taste Col. Hamilton sa Major Gen. John mander of the New York Division, to send the War Department a state-| ment regarding his previous service | and ability. } T am told," said Col. Hamilton “that Gen. 0° made it a recom- mendation much stronger than | ex- pected.” In -proof of his personal attitude, the Colonel offered in evidence a letter he wrote on June 20th to Senator Peter C. Gerry at Silver Spring, Md. The letter reads: “Confirming our recent conversa-| tion, it would be desirabie-to obtain | . from Gen, —— some advice as to che | Proper method to pursue in the offer | |E of my services as an officer in the) proposed National Army. I desire to avoid any attempt, tual or appar. t, to use ‘influence’ to obtain suc an appointment; for it would be ob-| viously improper to attempt to force) myself \into the United States service | except for purely military reasons. I beligverl can successfully command a regiment of infantry if the proper authorities see fit to entrust me with such a command, and this belief is shared by others, some of whom, are 1 has sg advised you, but not before; it-may whe. thue. to maké my application and file such papers in support of it as may be de- aired by the appointing power for its information, “I am fifty-four years of age, which | is four years above the maximum limit contemplated by the ord tablishing the officers’ training camp: to be organized in Aug, 1917. , There are probably thousands of applica- tions of other citizens who want to} be colonels. If any of them can give | better service to the-Upited States than I can, I want him to get’ th pointme: ik * “At this time I desire only the privilége of bringing such ability and experience as I possess to the notict of the proper authorities. may be willing to advise as to the proper means of accomplishing this object.” | During Col d asked «Floor, 4th Street, lines of the back tend to meet- lines, but is infinitely smarter. The back is foakes a new suit immediately imperative pleated below the yoke and the belt goes for the up-to-date woman. ‘ all around. There are simulated ets ¥ bac and a shapely collar of velvet. Ta tae; For $29.75 you may choose from three models brown or black. {eg2—Third Floor, 35th Street, Front. MTwo-of thése models are in broadcloth, ;One> is perfectly plain, trimly tailored, the other S A L, E ‘oO f : U G S braided and button trimmed. Colors navy, CONTINUES green, brown and also in black. The third is smartly tailored and comes in Oxford mixtures, Hundreds of people bent on homefurnishing were quick to tike advantage of our iat purchase front’ two of the foremost mills in America. Spetial prices prevail because we were able to obtain important price concessions from the mills, which turned to us to dispose of a large quantity of discontinued but attractive designs—and a smaller quantity which contained hardly noticeable defects in weave, in colors or designs. THE -RUGS The range of colors includes rose, blue, green, brown, tan, ecru, red and black. The Seagae include Chinese, Gorovan, Kirmanshah, Ispahan, Kazak, semi-floral, two tones and all over Persian effects, Worsted Wilton Rugs Seamless Axminster Rugs . ‘ @2\o in. x $1. 2214 in, x 96 in, a7 in. x 5 27 in. x 54 in, 86 in. x 63 in, 4 ft, Gin. x 7 ft, 6 in, Git. x 9 ft. 8 ft, Sin, x 10 ft. 6 jn: Oft. x 9 ft. O ft. x 12 ft. O ft, x 15 ft, 10 ft. 6 in, x 10 ft, 6 in, 10 fh Gin, £12 fh 10 ft. in, x 14 ft. x, f 11 ft. 8 in, x 18 ft, EH hs ites Wool Wilton Rugs Seamless Worsted Wilton 27 in, x 54 in, $ 4.64 7 ft, Gin. x 9 ft. 86 in. x 68 in, 7.24 8 ft. Bin. x 10 ft. 6 in, Git, x9 ft. 26.75 Oft, x 12 ft. S ft. Sin, x 10 ft, 6 in 39.50 Seamless Wool Tapestry oft. x 12 ft 41.50 4 Brussels Rugs Oft, x 14 ft. 53.50 Bit, Bin, x 1Oft. ©ine O ft. x 15 ft, 87.75 10ft, Gin, x10 ft. in, 81.75 9 ft, x 18 ft. 10 ft, Gin, x 12 ft, $7.75 10 ft, 6 in, x 14 ft. 68.50 11 ft, Sim x 15 ft, 73.50 Seamless Wool Velvet Rugs O ft. x 12 ft, $26.75 Bawe—Fourth Floor, The judicious gddition of just the right picture in just the right spot often works nders with a room. And we have such a large variety of original water colors, proof etchings, hand-colored photogravures and imported and comestic carbons that you should be able to “brighten your corner” with small expenditure. 4} Italian and American Water+ Keare—Third Floor, A4th Street, From SS Colors—tigure and landscape sub- jects? Each picture has an appro- priately toned or bright gilt frame, Regularly—83.49 to 817.85 Now $2.33 to $11.89 Carbon Photographs—import | and domestic reproductions of old and modern masters, The frames are of dark wood, Regularly $3.7) to $14.89 Now $2.49 to $10.93 Imported Hand Colored Photo- graoures, Vac Similes and Color Prints, Ant bright. gilt and dark wood fi Regularly v0 to $24.84 Now 66c to $17.59 3 es- We are cleaning out our entire stock of smart, cool, summery Shantung Silk Suits « $12.49 Suits that were originally priced at $16.50 Signed Proof Etchings by well- known etchers in figure and Jand- scape subjects, Shown to advan- tage in fraroes of gilt or dark wood, +64 | Regularly 69.89 to $41.76 Now $6.59 to $27.83 Hamilton's twenty | years’ service in the Twenty-third infantry-he advanced: private to Regimental Adjutant eon rank | Captain, At the outbreak of. the | Spanish-American War he applied for a Captaincy, but instead Was made | a Major of the Two Hundred. and | First Infantry, He waaimade Adju- | tant General of the State by forme Gov. Sulzerg and when Sulzér was forced from he was retained in the post by Gov. Glytn. wae Recently Col, Hamilton was backed by a group of real estate men as a candidate for Mayor. He said at the time that, he had not sought the nomi- nation and did not even know his name had been suggested until the ion had been taken, Thi day he was struck by a taxic has since been a patient in the New York Hospit | SG in, xO ft » Sin, x 10 ft. 6 in, xO ft. ox 12 ft, 1x15 ft. 46. Sin. x Oft, Hall Runners Signed Proof Etchings in color —all limited editions by well- known artists, In attractive gilt and dark wood frames. Regularly up to $21.80 Now $3.23 to $14.59 / Medici Prints-—imported repro- ductions of famous painting The frames have been specially giade so that they are perfectly appropriate to the subjects, Regularly $4.96 to $22.49 Now $3.31 to $14.99 aa'80 Sure to give good service through the balance of this summer—and to .go well into next summe: Well- tailored, from coat collars to trouser cuffs, finished with French facing; patch pockets. Not every size in every model, but a good range of sizes. Pinch Back and Sack Models Direct Elevatora on 35th Street Side BOYt-Vifth Floor, Broadw Imported Italian Reproductions colored in oil. Also a number copied in oil on canvas. Imported hand carved frames that are themselves works of art, Regularly $7.49 to $17.89 Now $4.99 to $11.93 Ko] —Fourth Floor, B4th Street BEDROOM The Mid-Summer Furniture Sale "#38 A salesman who has had experience in other stores in the city made this remark to a customer: “There is a four-piece mahogany bedroom suite over there at $79.46 that positively cannot be duplicated elsewhere for anything like the price.” ‘That salesman spoke with conviction, and there is not a man selling on our Sixth Floor who is not imbued with the same spirit. They Real are enthusiastic over the merchandise they sell because they know that we substantiate every word of our advertising by pro- } : i ducing the goods. When we say ‘Lowest-in-the-City” prices, the tags on our furniture fully endorse the claim we are making. \ p Illustrated ~ Three Piece Bedroom Suite, $63.72. Consists of Dresser, $24.74, Chif- fonier, $24.74, Toilet Table, $14.24, In gold- en oak, American walnut, mahogany or bird's- eye maple (all veneered), _ SALE OF : \ Monogram Stationery BEDROOM SUITES oe 2N-HUDSON, Aug. 21.—Harry P, Mylett, Democr candidate, for the Assembl, district, had a narrow e losing his left foot under a New Central train at Dobbs | Ferry morning. Mr, Mylett is husband manager of a Wav, well. known in vaudeville. They live at “Riverview nter-Floor Transit de Luxe Always moving upward. The Escalators No waiting; no crowd- ing; no stops. The Escalators Cool, comfortable, rapid and safe. The Escalators First to second to third to fourth to fifth to sixth ce floors. full sized bed The same suite in Ameri Inut The Escalators veneer and gumwood, wee yasa6 ‘Terminatin, in the 5 jueen Anne Suite, mahogany veneered; con- . | Hilt s | centres of the floors. “ {? i tists of dresser, chiffonier, dressing table The Escalators (triple mirrors) ‘and four-post. bed, Four Modern, efficient, pieces Sale Price, $144.50 ' venient, time savers. The Escalators Mangr. ‘Mr. Mylett was on his way to keep an appointment with Oswald Villard in A table and twin beds ward again, throwing him so that one | wheel caught his shoe as he dragged his leg from under the car, ‘The shoe was cut from his foot. The foot and ankle were badly bruised, and lacerated Anne Old Ivory Enamelled Suite 1 Ib, (94 sheets) of flewe ‘Spe: ists of dresser, chifforette, full size bed ciel bay\tiood f, writing, paper of | kood quality, fn white, blue, pin Sale Price, $598.75 or buft—with your monogram ‘ Same suite may be had in Ameri (two letters only) atamped from | gum ood. Ivory Enamelled Suite (Green or Brown decoration) consists of dresser, mirror, full sized bed, chifforette and nightstand. Five pieces. Sale Price, $103.98 Colonial Suite, mahogany ( toilet table with triple mirror: and dressing table walnut on Same Price. our stock dies, in styles dliwa- trated. Stamping in geld or any color to harmonize with paper selected, 100 Plain Envelopes to match paper, or Package of 25, ered) dresser, ifforette and Sale Price, $79.46 ed Suite con- ser, twin beds, onier with mir- ier without mirror, dressing table (with triple mirror) and writing desk, Seven pieces. Sale Price, $289.78 White Enamel Furniture | Chiffoniers, $7.49 to $15.24 $14.24 to $23.74 All mal! orders should specify color of paper and stamping; also two letters desired Orders will be filled in the order in which they are rece Dressers, ie Golden Oak Furniture Chiffoniers, $5.49 to $24.24 $8.49 to $24.74 Louis XVI. Suite, ivory enamel, consists of dresser, full size bed, chiffonier and dressing table (with triple mirrors), Sale Price, $159.25, Dressers