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TD TO TELL RAILROADS TO ACT. cto France Committees Is Expected to Give “4 toh 4 ‘The third unit Gatahe Wat Seana Strong Advice to Companies, | Of the National lic War Counel CLOSE 10 Bit FIRE: The Standing Committee of the As- “ee sociation of Railway Executiv p-| ORyan Reviews N. ¥. U, Corps. are Aline I. McDonald, Mary D, Mat- Pointed several weeks ago to o Major Gen. O’Ryan, former com- 1 the equipment situation, will lead. ee the Ses Division, now |{hews, Estelle M. Tennis, Ellen Maria will sail for France this morning on tral T Welch, Mary Margaret Firiong, Ger- Oe erie wont tr une| San uctanttg sutaaStr at her Sale| ROE Rovene Ziad” sree Heat iret Ww evo! 9 routine ns} at lowal 5 1d at the second there will be @ dis- Univeraity the 600 members of the|J. Kelley, Mrs. Elizabeth Markey, Rese! ——— ss a t » transport Mongolia, In the party an cussion which is expected to lead to ning -, rve Tra Corps of| Loretta McBride and Fernanda Hee eee aes omition’ at “the (that institution. He congratulated the! Willa Mrs. Walter G. Hooke is in equipment which the Director General men on their showing, charge. Firemen Use Structure to Fight Factory Blaze—Tene- ment in Peril. You won't run across @! aten ‘ana women in nightelothes single shoe in our four stores) carriea pails of water to their win- that isn’t absolutely all-| dows in the rear of No. 98 and 100 leather (rubber soled shoes| Thompson Street at 2 A. M. to-day of course), and by hard work saved thelr homes is, even in this day Of | from flames in a nearby building. substitutes and of shoes| 4 Sixth Avenue elevated train with turned part many passengers was stalled a few basis, aca thcdh Ls pal feet from the fire and just above the Bleecker Street station for half an hour, because the current was shut off so firemen could work from the to accept our order for all-|*U” structure, \ The fire started on the fourth floor leat of the five-story factory building at The outside fools you.|No. 422 West Broadway, in which 9 It’s the inside they get away | there was a quantity of paints, oils MEN S SHIRTS — Box toes of fibre. and varnishes, A second alarm ‘ He James MeCreery & Co. 5th Avenue ON SATURDAY, MAY 17th 34th Street Phenomenal Offering brought Chief Kenlon, The flames of compressed paper.| worked their way to the fifth floor Canvas back insoles, etc. | We're as insistent on all- leather for shoes as we are from catching 2 This sale, coming as it does at a time of the year when the need of replenishing one’s Shirt supply becomes most apparent, offers an opportunity to purchase a generous supply for present and future needs on all-wool for clothes. By their bucket brigades, Our standard must be maintained. How else are| SAYVILLE’S WHOPPER TURTLE Poche dell stay ae boc,| SOARES THE L. |, DUGKS ness? Monster in “Meadow Croft” Stream, | _ Prices reasonable. Big as a Washtub, Also | Scares the Natives. tem ee Pod erbepets Anndlhg te thie eocaveky, marin in 8 community, surgeons say that 85 et of} men whos only night out if spent at 0 | Praver-mecting, citizens of unimpeacn- | every 100 men can and} iris integrity, are willing to hold up should wear, will be glad to] tneir right nands and affirm that the find this same last in ox-| big turtle that has been seen lately ry tan in the waters of the trout stream at \ ea nate “a if Meadow Croft, property of John &. | | i , Roosevelt, 1s as big 2g a washtub. — | Rocers PEET CoMPANyY ‘The whopper (referring to the turtle Considerably Below Regular Prices and not the story) apparently came i mere epour NP EIONME | trom the tropics, reached Fire Island Convenient at a favorable in-running tide and Broadway Corners” Fifth Ave. | drifted twelve miles up the main at Warren 4@t 41st St | channel of Great South Bay to Brown's River, the mouth of which was deep- | ened by the Government recently sufficiently to admit all vessels of this turtle's draft, ea | 5 r y, Since the tw made its first ap- SUNDAY WORLD WANTS peice, be turtle. mate tte, arst ap- WORK MONDAY WONDERS. | the’fater “7° Teperted to be of pa 0 Studs boa les Gehl seni ate EEE Shoe Specialists Since 1857 Anpre\ ALEXANDER SIXTH AVENUE CORNER I9%S? Excellent Women’s Tan Lace Boots Reduced to $7.85 Were $8.50 to $14 6 for $8.75. A particularly attractive assortment of patterns and colors; made in the McCreery model soft cuffs; size 1314 to 18. Sleeve lengths 34 to 36. About 500 pairs of a dozen dif- ferent lines that have sold rapidly and cannot be replaced this sea- son. All sizes in the lot but not in every style. NO C. O. D.’S — NO APPROVALS — NO RETURNS (Men’s Furnishings—Main Floor) ~ James MeCreary & Co. 5th Avenue ON SATURDAY, MAY 17TH 34th Street dames MeCreery & Co. Fifth Avenue 34th Street FUR STORAGE Absolute Safety From Fire, Moth and Theft At Moderate Cost The placing of your Furs in our Cold Storage Vaults will revive and prolong the life of the Fur. All articles are thoroughly cleaned before be- ing stored, Extraordinary Sale WOMEN’S SOROSIS WHITE SHOES Storaze Vaults on Premises Fur Remodeling and Repairing Orders taken now will be accepted at White Duck Oxfords |White Duck Lace Boots} White Buckskin Oxfords Special Summer Rates 6.50 7.50 8.75 White Duck Oxfords with} Fine White Duck Boots] Genuine White Buckskin Cuban heels; high arched|with white soles and white or White Kidskin Oxfords Requests to call for goods will receive prompt atten- Bai a enn ae last. military heels. ili eels, tion. Telephone Greeley 6380. 5th Avenue ON SATURDAY SUMMER M Taffeta and Georgette Crepe Hats—there is nothing so important to the Summer cos- tume as the hat that is worn with it, and this season favors the hat of lustrous Taffeta or soft Georgette Crepe. An especially attractive assortment of stunning hats in these materials has” prepared for McCreery patrons. The styles are numerous and varied. Bas Our patrons will find distinctive models in large, medium and smau seers. There are large, flat styles for the afternoon costume, becomting mushroom shapes, Chin Chin models |» and chic small straight sailors. Fluffy Ostrich feathers adorn some, Glycerine f; feathers, _ others, and flowers in profusion are used on many in the most delightful colors—Navy Blue, Orchid, Misses’ Dresses—size 14 to 18 years; an assemblage of chic models in Taffeta, plain or figured Georgette Crepe, Tricolette, Crepe de Chine or Pongee. 24.50 to 59.50 Misses’ Summer Frocks,—size 14 to 18 years; large variety of smart and stylish dresses developed in Ginghams, plain or fancy Voiles and Linens, 5.75 to 18.50 Misses’ White Dresses,—size 14 to 18 years; dainty models developed in Georg- ette Crepe, Crepe de Chine, Voile or Net. 16.75 t 39.50 65 Misses’ Coats and Capes; size 14 to 18 years. 39.50 formerly 52.50 to 59.50 Two Special Offerings Women’s and Misses’ ; SILK & WASHABLE SKIRTS Skirts that express Vogue's latest fancy. Separate skirts of lovely fabrics are more in vogue this season than ever befoge. Skirts of soft, clinging, lustrous fabrics—Skirts of fresh, sheer materials—S are delicate tints, gay colors, pure White Silk Tricolette Skirts | 12.50 An attractive shirred model; two insert | kets, finished with cuff; detachable belt; eatured in Rose, Beige, Pigeon Gray, Copen- hagen Blue and White; sizes 24 to 82 inch waist bands; lengths 34 to 41. Specially Prepared Sale 600 Navy Blue Taffeta Hats, 1,000 Flowered Georgette Hats 5.50 regularly 8.50 MISSES’ & GIRLS’ SUMMER APPAREL At Moderate Prices There are sheer, crisp Organdies with pretty sashes, frilly frocks of Voile and Lawn, dainty creations of Net and Georgette Crepe and lovely models in Taffeta, Tricolette, Crepe de Chine and Pongee. . To Clos distinctive and exquisitely dainty— ,MAY 17TH =; 34th Street ILLINERY of the Georgette Crepe Hats whleh abe showa | Pink and White. Girls’ Dresses,—size 6 to 16 years; ex- Set oe of rey and smart model velo) in iffon, Georgette Crepe, Taffeta, Fancy Silk or Pongee. * 18.50 to 35.00 Girls’ White Frocks,—size 6 to 16 years; made of Organdy, Voile, Net, Lawn; trim- med with insertion, Valenciennes lace or embroidery. 6.95 t 18.50 Girls’ Summer Dresses,—size 6 to 16 year las ‘Messed of iEeactiont and service- le models; mai ham, Voile, Trouville Cloth or cae, Kine 4.50 to 16.75 e Out 125 Girls’ Spring Coats; size 6 to 16 ears, 9.75 formerly 14.75 to 16.75 y ‘of modish sport materials. There | elightful combinations of colors, hite Sport Skirts 4.25, 5.50, 7.50 to 11.75 Washable Sport Skirts in White Cotton Tricotine, Gabardine, Satinette and novelty fabrics; unusual belt and pocket effects, Two Dainty Models - GEORGETTE CREPE BLOUSES : Special 4,75 High-grade dressy Blouses that are developed in Georgette Crepe, fea- | turing flowered and dotted designs; fashionable and attractive button-toe side models.