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‘ THE EVENING WORLD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1918. AMERICAN GENERAL TAKEN PRISONER BY. TOO EAGER U. S, TROOPS Mistake Was Soon Explained and | MacArthur Took Command ‘ of His Captors. ITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, Nov. “ (Associated Press)—To be taken prisoner by American troops was the experi- ence last Friday of Brig. Gen, Douglass MacArthur, a brigade commander of the 42d Division. The ist and 42d Divisions were advancing rapidly that day toward Sedan, and in the region of Autrecourt the lines of the two divisions became criss-crossed, Gen. MacArthur, who was et the head of the advance of his men, was taken prisoner by sol- diers of the ist Division, who could not believe that any Amer- leans were ahead of them, The situation was explained quickly @nd Gen. MacArthur released. He then good naturedly went about , Straightening out the line and the two divisions were soon fighting | the Germans with full vigor. Tho | ‘incident did not delay the ad- , Vance and by night each division «had taken its objectives for the day, cients MAID LEAPS TO DEATH. Thought Re- Suteide, Mrs, Tillie Adler, employed as a maid twelve years by Mrs. David P 0 West End Avenue, killed b jumping from a seventh floor ‘window there some time last night. Her body was found in ascourtyard this morn- ing. She left a note for her misiress requesting that her estate, worth about $3,000 or $4,000, be fryer to her son, who is now on’ Randall's Island. A nervous breakdown is believed to have been the cause of the sulcido, Mrs. Adler leaves a husband, Mor lives at No, 1% East 4th’ Stre Unless branded en sole it ia not an Educator | Walk in Front of | a Minor step been robbed pointed, bone-benging —the caxse of a thousand Toot ills? Have corns, bunions, ingrown nails or fallen arches deprived you of a free, easy stride ? . Then change to Educator Shoes —and free your feet from . Gein again the freedom of happy, healthy feet. For Educa- tors “let your feet grow as they should.” MADE FoR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN There is no songe te fhe EDUCATOR trademark. [t means that behind every part of the shoo stands @ responsible manufacturer — Rice & Hutchins, Inc., Boston. | FDUCAToR | James McCreery & Co. 5th Avenue ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 34th Street Marked Reductions WOMEN’S SMART GOWNS (Afternoon, Street and Semi-Evening) 38.00 formerly 49.50, 59,50, 69.50 to 75.00 _ Developed in the most fashionable Materials, including Chiffon Velvet and Georgette Crepe combination, also Velveteen, Satin, Crepe Meteor, ‘Tricolette, Georgette Crepe, Serge, Tricotine, Wool Velour and Wool Jersey. Most attractively beaded, embroidered or braided, while others are strictly tailored; only one or two of any one style; all sizes in the assortment but not in every model. NO C. O. D'S — NO APPROVALS - NO RETURNS Pronounced Savings BOYS’ SUITS & OVERCOATS Smart Suits and Overcoats, created by foremost style designers of Boys’ Clothing; also complete stocks of Hats and Furnishings. 100 BOYS’ NORFOLK SUITS > (With Two Pairs of Knickerbocker Trousers) fy Taken from regular stock and re- 16.50 ab duced for immediate clearance. asks a 7 regularly 18.00, 20.00 and 22.50 The lot includes broken lines of one, two or Ne ISS> three of a kind; sturdy smooth or rough Fabrics; (ag mostly neat patterns; size 9 to 18 years. BOYS’ AVIATION SUITS Special 12.75 Aviation Suits shown in Regulation, American, \ English, and French styles with riding breeches; made of Woolen Khaki or French Gray Worsted; . \gi size 3 to 10 years.’ \ BOYS’ WINTER OVERCOATS 9.75 to 30.00 Boys’ Overcoat stocks are most complete and offer unusual vajues. Included are Button-to-the- neck, convertible and Fur collar styles; many wool lined; size 214 to 10 years. **Sampeck’”’ Clothes, standard of America for boys, offered for sale exclusively by James McCreery & Co. BOYS’ CLOTHING DEPARTMEN T—FIFTH FLOOR Thabllasiving Sale “McCREERY LINENS” (Famous for Quality) At 25% to 40% Less Than Prevailing Prices All Linen Irish Satin Damask Tablecloths each 3.65, 4.50 and 5.75 Heavy All Linen Irish Satin Damask Table- cloths: 2x2 yards..... each 6.50, 7.50 and 9.00 2x214 yards...each 7.50, 9.00 and 10.50 2x3 yards..... each 9,00, 10.00 and 12.50 All Linen Irish Satin Damask ‘Table Napkins: breakfast size .doz. 5.50, 7.50 and 9.50 dinner size... .doz. 10.50, 12.50 and 15.00 All Linem Satin Damask ‘Tea Cloths, hem- Irish All Linen Sheets and Pillow Cases: Sheets, hemstitched............00+csesses pair 10.50, 12.50 and 15.00 Pillow Cases, hemstitched..,. pair 2.65, 3.50 and 4.50 All Linen Huck Towels: hemmed........ doz. 7.00, 8.00 and 9.00 hemstitched. .. .doz. 7.50, 9.00 and 12.00 Cotton Huck Towels: hemmed......,..doz, 2.50, 3.00 and 3.75 sg ee ar rd tg es hemstitched. ... .doz. 8.00, 3.78 and 4,50 ‘ound Scalloped All Linen Satin Damask Pees ; Tablecloths: PUPRIE BAU VOMIT cisaitercttisncarees 2-yard size....each 7.50, 10.50 and 15.00 doz. 2.75, 4.50 and 6.00 Madeira Hand-Scalloped and Hand-Embroidered Linens Luncheon Sets, 13 pieces.. .set 3.50 and 4.50 Tea Napkins, corner effects doz, 4,50 and 5.50 NAY COVER icin 5030 h0d each 25¢ and 30c¢ Cocktail Napkius,..:....0..00. doz, 2.00 Guest Towels...... ach 1.20 and 1.75 Show Towels. ... each 2.25 and 2.75 Pillow Covers.........+ each 1,90 and 2.50 We don’t know what tired means over here. Ask the soldiers who have fought for days without food or sleep amid screeching hell of battle, who have lain with gaping wounds for days and nights in No Man’s Land: Ask the little children who have starved for years; motherless, fatherless, friendless: Ask the broken refugee. homeless, hopeless and helpless: who have lived for years, Ask the mutilated and the blind who must live on: These alone know what tired means. ! | | | Useful size for smaller rooms; attract- ive patterns and colorings. United War Work Campaign—Give! Give!! Givell!! dames McCreery & Go. 5th Avenue ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Rug Week ‘ Actual Savings of 15% to 334% WOOL WILTON RUGS GE Fe Rea irissscsereerntvanivs 74.50......00. regularly 79.50 A limited quantity of these Rugs from a leading maker of this favored weave. a very useful size. Seamless Velvet Rugs | 300 Royal Wilton Rugs |Seamless Axminster Rugs 8.3x10.6 ft...28.00. . regularly $2.50| 36x63 ins..... 11.75. regularly 14.50] 838106 ft....44,50 regularly 52.50 i A splendid Rug in a heavy firmly Suitable for bedrooms, doorways, ete.;| woven grade; rich colorings and handsome patterns. SEAMLESS AXMINSTER RUGS GAD, fia scvviulateesauvcne -24,50.....0600555 Suitable for smaller dining rooms, etc.; in a variety of patterns and colorings. Extraordinary Thanksgiving Offerings HOUSEFURNISHINGS (Sixth Floor) 1—Kitchen Cutlery Set,— @— ps cocobolo handles; fastened with brass rivets; cleaver with <0 meat tenderer, _four-in-one a slicer equipped with corkscrew, — bottle and can opener; kitchen fork, spatula, bread knife and eS) paring knife. 1.75 — regularly 3.00 1 2—Double Rice or Cereal Boiler,—highly polished Alum- inum; 2-quart capacity. regularly 2.00 3—Vollrath —Triple-Coated White Enamel Covered Sauce- pan; 5-quart capacity. 1.35 regularly 1.75 4—Heavily Cast Aluminum Fry Pan,—diameter at top 919 inches, with ebonized wood handle. regularly 2.50 1.50 5—Highly Polished Alum- inum Stew Pan with side han- dle; 3-quart size. regularly 1.00 6—Fruit or Potato Press,— unbreakable iron casting with heavily retinned removable perforated cup. 35c regularly 50c! 7—Nickel-Plated Coffee Machine with alcohol burner; ebonized wood bandles; 6 cup capacity. 5. b regularly 8.50 8—Aladdin Aluminum Self- Basting Roaster: 10x14 inches........... 3.95 regularly 5.25 11x16 inches..... 4.98 regularly 6.35 9—The Ideal Fireless Cookstove, — roasts, bakes, steams, boils and fries, It cooks in practically the same time as an ordinary Stove. After the food is cooked it may remain in the Stove for hours fireless method foods do not without deteriorating. By the | scorch, burn, overcook or dry up. All Stoves have complete equipment and are encased in highly polished Oak; wells are seamless aluminum lined; all cooking utensils are made of pure aluminum. Two-com- partment Cooker, complete 10—Cylinder Gas Heater, —cast base and top; nickel- lated trimmings; blue flame Bunson burner. 3.75 regularly 4.50 11—Highly Polished Alum- inum_ Self-basting Round Double —Roaster,—5__ inches deep and 10 inches diameter, regularly 2.50 12—Highly Polished Alum- inuga Percolator with hinged cover; 6-cup capacity. 1.50 regularly 2.50 13—"Pyrex” Pie Plate in heavily nickel plated brass frame; 9 inches in diameter, regularly 3.50 2.7 14—Fireproof Casserole,— oval or round; brown with white lining; mounted in heay- ily nickel-plated frame. regularly 1.75 15—“Pyrex” Casserole in heavily nickel-plated — brass frame. 3.0 regularly 3.75 | 16—Nicke)-Plated Chafing Dish with alcohol burner; Co- lonial shape; ebonized wood handles; ivory enameled food pan. 7.50 regularly 10.00 17—Pearl - handled Bread Knives with cerrated blade and sterling silver ferrule. regularly 1.75 18—Carving Set,—made of best American steel; three pieces; nickel silver ferrules and caps; in lined box. regularly 5.00 34th Street regularly 29.75