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family and a doctor was summoned. Ri. commissioner Adamson on Dec. 1, 191%, after forty-neven yoars of continuous service, the oldest firr- man in point of active service in the New York Department. He entered beth Street, He worked up to a bat- talion chief and at the time of the consolidation was put in charge of the Brooklyn branch, where he: re- et ull the hy of his retirement. in the d ta aay pie sonal and it was known » that toe “Ol “Old Man” was in cha: 4 fire, the “boys” were ready to go through hell with him. ‘They wor- . His long years of ser- vies were beginni to tell on him lw he jn 2 re ns bal Shortly after he was out he had a ly before # o'clock | heart attack, and it was a recurrence morning at the old family home, = 4 aa need in Png ae Adeiphi Street, Brook! fe has m @ widower for twenty tay after 9 peg Rf years, and ia survived by seven chil- grea ee school teacher; might, declaring he felt fine, after a| wei of Bimhurst, Mrs, At 2.30 o'clock ‘William, Francen, walk un and Phillip B Lally, all of amos” source ats w e awakened by bis coughing 04 / tne two married 4: i to-day to lo- Broadway, SimDanie Shand Vth Sts. | Bienes the 2 ae Demand for DRASTIC PRICE REDUCTIONS | WE HAVE SELECTED A NUMBER OF ARTICLES FROM EVERY DEPARTMENT AND OFFER THEM AT LESS THAN COST vi His condition was The Ed Re AS was ti THIS FRIDAY anp SATURDAY THE REASON FOR THIS SALE ‘WE DO NOT FEEL THAT ENOUGH PEOPLE IN NEW YOKK REALIZE THAT OUR MERCHANDISE IS MARKED AT LOWER PRICES THAN ELSEWHERE AND ADOPT THIS MEASURE PURELY AS A BUSINESS EXPERIMENT TO ATTRACT THE MASSES, VALUE, SALE PRICE: SUITS $50,00 Women's Suits; navy or black... .$29.50 Hf DRESSES 26.50 Women's Dresses; silk or cloth... 16,50 WAISTS 8.00 Silk or Georgette Waists. . 4.75 SWEATERS 10.00 Women's Sweater Coats. . 5.50 LINCERIE 2.00 Silk Camisoles. ........ 95 a 3.25 Outing Flannel Gowns 2.25 ‘ be 450C B . 2.65 MILLINERY 12.50 Dress Hats 9.00 ” 6.75 Tailored Ha 5.00 bd 2.95 Ostrich Feather Bands 1,95 4.00 Metal Wreaths. . 2.50 HOSIERY 3.75 All Silk Stockings. 2.75 Lg 2.50 Silk Stockings... 1,75 ies “65 Lisle or Cotton Stock 39 UNDERWEAR 2,75 Women's Part Wool Vest: 1,75 | 1.25 Children's Vests and Pants 75 Wh ae 1.25 Boys’ Fleeced Shirts and D ‘awers. 169 | GLOVES 4.50 French Kid Gloves, 2 clasp...... 2.35 “ 6.50 Imported Kid Gloves, 12 button.. 4.10 s 1. rs Chamoisuede Slip-on Gloves..... 1.10 VEILINGS d, Plain or Fancy Meshes. . 25 id rH tland Veils........... 49 I H’DKERCHIEFS = 2.25 Half Dozen Women’s Initial..... 1.48, = 179 Men's All Linen Hapdkerchiefs.: 49! } NEC¥.WEAR 6.50 Marabou Capes; black or natural. 4.75 } SILKS 4.50 Black Satin Charmeuse, 40 inches. 2,35 “ 3.50 Printed Radiums and Satins;40in. 2.40 | bod 3.25 “Etoile Dress Satin..,......... 2.50 “ 11.50 Chiffon Velvet sadatave 08 DRESS GOODS 5.25 Black Broadcloth............... 3.95 lea. 2.50 All Wool Serge; 42 inches... . 1.79 inne “ .69 Anderson's “Ivanhoe Ginghams. 49 Hl LACES 2.10 Chentity Lace; 18 inches........ 1,69, 3 1.35 Linen Cluny Insertion; handmade 89 |} “a 1.30 Embroidered Net Flouncing;18in. [98 |} ~ AS Imitation Cluny Lace........... 35) RIBBONS 45 Hairbow Ribbons; plainorfancy. .38, i TRIMMINGS 1,50 yd., Seven Row Bugle Trimming. 98 | vel be yd., Jet Nailhead Gimp... 4 39 | “ 30 yd., One Row Jet Spangle | Band... 21 BAGS 15. 75 Cowhide Travelling Bags........ PURSES 1.25 Pocket Book; black seal..... FY} a. 5.50 Velvet and Moire Hand Bags. UMBRELLAS 8.50 Sun and Rain Umbrellas. . 95 | “ 2.75 Umbrellas, Amer. Taffeta (Cotton) 1.95 } JEWELRY 3.50 Rhine Stone Bar Pins. .......... 2.25 fi - 7.15 Genuine White Coral Necklaces.. 5.25 ff BLANKETS 14.50 White Blankets, per pair......... 10,50 | 4 : 4 Pe ir Blankets, each.......... 5.50 fj LINENS , All Linen Table Damask, yd.. 2,98! “ oe TOWME cae ossnicprscsivec nd 1. 38 Turkish Towels. . ‘ae 1.75 All Linen Huck Towels. . STATIONERY «75 Box Irish Poplin Pay s -55 Ib, Berkshire Linen Pata bed -18 package, Envelor es to match. | UPHOLSTERY ‘ phe} Drapery nd SOinches..... 1,10) ]f “ d. Marquisette, Filet effect; 40 in. 65 |} os 10.25 *rench Willow Chair............ 7.25 i} CHINA 130.00 Dinner Sets; 100 pieces 98,50 | |} bed 35.00 Dinner Sets; 100 pieces. . 25.00 | “ 45 Tea Cups and Saucers. 32 SILVER 2.95 doz. Community Plate Tea Spoons 1.95 x ” §.75 doz. Forks, Table or Soup Spoons. 4.25 || CAMERAS 3.33 Brownie Box Camera, No. 2A.... 2.58} * 13.63 Brownie Folding Camera, No. 2A. 10.54) MEN‘S WEAR 3.25 Glastenbury Underwear, 2.55 | bid 2,00 Jersey Ribbed Underwear. 145 fi Ad Lad 8.50 Cardigan Jackets 6.25 oo -75 Lisle Half Hose. .., 49 | aioe E TOILET RE UISITES ||} 46 Mercerized Cordonnet Cotton... .11) 1.45 Coty’s igan Face Powder 1,20) If $ ; Dveneaien Pins, 44 Ib... mich that she arouned the rest of the cute Thomag F. Doran, one of the “Old Man'W* pd old chief died a fow minutes retired with him, after having been in the department nearly as long oa Thomas Lally was retire@ by for- Lally. annotnced Ie Hieutenante who was Fyher al arrangemente mt be sere Sisters Make Aopen or Support of Non ‘This te “Donation Wee = * toe tie Moly the service in 1870 and was attached Family to Hook and Ladder No. 9 in Elisa- gireets, Brooklyn. An sppeal for all im made uy, the Sistére of Charity who! Hospital, Dean amd, Hoyt tne onpltal. whinh Me titaton Is ne ed and is heavily, mortgaged, The Superior and ‘several assisting si sixtors will be present ench day at the ment was One ose of the hoxpital No. 1k Dena was noted for Atreet, to receive contributions, lok Davia of uh Commerde to 1 fight was made p to a letter from gave figures on various Police Depart- | x ‘There figures were pub-' “In ment funds. Chamber of Commerce Head for | ne anys Committee of Citizens Respon- sible for Collection. A letter from Preskient James Sher- Brocktyn Charbber of | Potion te to-day in ot she] WANTS PUBLIC AID IN POLICE FUND sstisvea Sommiasioner Ei reply |fandat one i hi! would respond more generosy Wf th right te which: he jaa the Additional assurance | whl oa by The rhat M 1 the completenens of the #0 that the pale can xive credn! = TO SELL CAR RIDES | ectsrot strege rallwayn, pecunde | figur ® Indeiated by ® paragraph where credit is due. | ornate competition, ho lenge? are In a position from letter to Bright tn which mo aE to “tell the public to take car rides. or bingy we “ J tora Water! Expert Says Intensive Campaigns | leave them” ‘ “In ordér to crgite ahd mat witt| ‘ Intenaly campaign: | publjo contidenc Hh gr hd mat dling of , Justice Callnghan of Brookiyn nua} Are Needed to Ke ep Companies | rough oan friday to newapeowe, these funda, would it not be desirable iseued @ temporary injunction, on ap- to hi See Se Best & Co. SILK DUVETYN ¢ & VELVET ARE IN THE LIMELIGHT and women who look for good style and good quality will applaud this group at Fifth Avenue at 35th Street Established 1879 85.00 ' / HIS group consists of street frocks and dresses for indoors that have been fashioned simply, but well. Zanzibar, navy and twilight, colors that are taking the center of the stage of fashion, this fall, have been used in their development. Note the model piétured. Only duvetyn of the best quality would permit of such simplicity of line, i Sport Coats Billed for a long engagement in the open—is this swagger coat of Polo cloth in sport shades, that buttons itself high into the sportiest of collars. And because it’s an adapt- able model it will look just as smart for daytime wear in town. All silkelined and warmly interlined, and you may own it for "45.00 ee And since we're on the sub- ject, let us give a few more words to our Sport Coat Department, It is unusual in its completeness, inviting in its general excellence, sat- isfying in its consistently low prices, She must be hard to please indeed, who could not find a suitable coat for travel, work or play in the ranks of good ones that make up the little company of Sport Coats on the Third Floor, All silk-lined and warmly inter- lined, Prices range from 39.50 to 55.00 Women’s Coats and Wraps At 55.00 The Climax of style and quality at a moderate price comes in this offering. And like the play that draws a large audience because of its universal appeal, these draped wraps pee straight line coats in rich. Bolivia, French suedine, Kensington cloth and tweeds, will call many women to “Come buy and be ditisfied.” Every coat all. silk-lined and warmly interlined. All colors, She extends her arm graces fully, the lady above, the better for you to see the flattering lines of the wrap she wears. One of the 55.00 group, with a cleverly set-in sleeve, a well-fitting yoke, and smart silk stitching, Radium Silk for the New Blouse Her blouse is the thing fou notice, most, during inter- mission, when you're looking over the audience to see what the other woman wears, You may be perfectly satisfied with your own appearance if you're wearing this radium silk blouse with its diminu- tive pleatings round cuffs and collar, Changeable blue, green, maize, rose or navy II 95 Good Furs are the final touch of smart- ness to a smart costume, And at most reasonable prices, Best-& Co. offers fur scarfs for Fall, Made from the choicest skins, and fashioned by experts, these scarfs are representa- tive of Best & Co.'s un- rivalled merchandise. Gray Squirrel 200 Mink . . 39:00 Stone Marten 39.00 Skunk . 39.00 Baum Marten . 65.00 You Never Pay More.at Bow’ s Evening World yeate Davie was no fa i 3. Lol is elesa tls Aric © eater. me site steer cts, ent Se | URGES ADVERTISING | ‘station convention here totar i a Ronmittyp of well-krown and {yo,, citigens entirely outside the epartmnat responsible the The owners clini |cottection and @ixbursement 0 eee wnlon mMén ie illeg | Pam quite “eure the utsic permanent injunetion sil be argued in|! the dispositioon of street car ri sy Te nawne ‘of every . Wi —_— a F. G, "Buffeo of Kansas City, Mo nied and made aval to the pub-| Prosperous. restraining striking van men from| ATLANTIC @ITY, N. J. Oct. 14.— Interfering with the association's vana,|How the most modern and acientid that the strike of] methods of a anlemmanship can be |motion pletures and billboards, tm- proved facilities for buying street ca |Ucket# handily were recommended ax Sian of Increasing sales, coauity for Increased fares In ous 1 teamna given by Mr. Ruffeo for a “need ‘was told the American Electric Ratiway | for a ride” salesmanship, plication of the Van Owners’ Associa- Hieation for a| Me the Supreme Court Oct. No Connection With Any Other Establishment in the Worle WORTH THIRTY-FOURTH STREET BROADWAY-FIFTH AVENUB ANNOUNCE FOR TOMORROW A? SPECIAL PURCHASE AND SALE OF New AFTERNOON FRocKS FOR WOMEN AND MISSES TRICOTINE VELVETEEN GEORGETTE SATIN® VELOUR | CREPE DE CHINE OX. UNUSUALLY LARGE COLLECTION OF FRESH, NEW FROCKS FEATURING STYLE INNOVATIONS OF A NOVEL CHARACTER) MNANY MODELS ARE HANDSOMELY BHADED AND EMBROIDERED : EVERY AWVANTAGE HAS BEEN TAKEN OF THE SHARP DECLINE IN THE PRICE OF > MATERIALS, AND WE ARE PRESENTING IN OUR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS VALUES THAT ARE TRULY EXTRAORDINARY) ANA | Fifth Avenue at 35th Street Established 1879 | A Perfect Army. of Black Silk Stockings! Typical of Mest & Ce. Low Prices | 4,000 PAIRS IN SIZES | 8h TO 10 FOR WOMEN i 1.65 URE thread silk, every pair of them, i full fashioned, fully reinforced with fine mercerized tops and. soles—the best | . stocking for the money we’ye seen in ] many moons. | ; | | l Look to your future needs as well as your | present ones—stockings of this quality will make acceptable Christmas or birth- day gifts. =Y ou Never Pau More at Beat’ — ES