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BOURT NOT ABLE ) PREDICT B. R. RECEIVERSHIP END yer Sees No Neces- ' sity for a ‘Conference With Brooklyn Senators. United Stu Mayer to-d Maxwell S. Harris that it is impos- gible to predict the date at which the ledéral receivership of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company tines can be terminated. Judge Mayer gave out a letter received from him from Sen- s Judge Julius M. y informed State Senator the enting that be Issued until all such id © been adjudicated. He © 1 detail a when a | 1 therefor: | recelyership tion, could be ended “In veiw of th said, “T assutne ® wil net erreug Provide for a conference.” - ITY ENDS QUEENS TROLLEY CHARTER) = | Bom of Estimate Revokes Fran-| chise of N. Y. and North Shore ‘The Be woked the frar and North sh esury for me to w Traction Company in nn Inst Flushing to © Neck and from by the Boand after ation Counsel Devery iranee the members would | id in contenrpt if they merely evoked the trolley company’s fran- ehise The injuncti Feder! District Judge Chai force on the § Road. This line is at a five-cent far -the hands of a F \ CONFESSION FALSE IN HOXIE MURDER Police Salistiai Negro Who Said He Was Guilty Did Not Cammit Crime. James Brown, the mulatto who “con- essed” having kflled Miss Ream Con- @tance Hoxie in her father’s apartment at No. 72 West 89th Street a year ago, today was eliminated from the case after detectives took fim to the nelgh- orhood. His descfAtion of the house iffered in almost every particular from the facts. Mrs. Mary O'Brien, wife of the Janitor, who saw the supposed mur- derer, said he could not have neen mis- taken for a negro and that Brown couid mot be mistaken for anything else, Brown was arrested yesterday by tectives Corcoran and Clarl, cha: with trying to break into the apartm et Joseph Taylor, 252 West 20th Gtreot Ho was foned and ad- mitted having beaten and robbed Mra Loretta Smith, No. 26 Jane Street, » . Smith identified him. ‘ought the N jar to thd n Island Midiand operated by the city though it is in al receiver. Whoek of Collision With Barth Felt Many Milen. JORNSTOWN, Pa, Jan. 28.—The faNing of a large meteor north of Som ersct, Pa, rday caused hun- dreds of resid erset-Westmn ‘there had earth- quake, The many ailes, points onnells- ville reporting ‘The exact spot » meteor janded had not been Residents of the mountains near § rset report- ed that the meteor, looked ike a ball of fire, and in its descent caused a white etreak through tle air resembling steam. dren Sick; An- Child In Bora, Mrs, Madeline Cnusarana, Ne, 23 Bixth Street, Woodside, L. I., and her four children, three to elght years 04, were found sick In their fireless this morning and taken to st n's Hospital. ‘The mother and the lwo older children were suffering Mother from pneumonia, and the younger children from actte bronchitis, After #he had been In the hospital an hour mother gave birth to a boy. Her nd, who works in Connecticut, 1a been pont for, a -% ‘THE EVENING WORLD, FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 1921. ' | Boys’ Outing Flannel Pajamas 1.25 formerly 2.36 and 2.76 | Two piece pajamas of Pink and Blue striped outing flannel, Sizes 8 to 16 years. (Third Floor) 5th Avenue 1800 Girls’ Washable Frocks & ‘In This Sale at 285 Enough said! Any sort of a Ging- ham Dress would be a bargain at 2.85, to say nothing of Frocks made of the better quality Gingham, as are these. By purchasing a tremendous quantity we bought them for much below their regular price, and have marked them close to the cost to us. Most of them are fashioned of Ging- ham in plaid or striped patterns of those : true, elear colors found only in the better x grade of Gingham, A few are made of a good quality White Pique. The styles are new and Spring-like quite different in many respects from all previous modes, and more varied. ‘Though there are 1800 Frocks in the Sale, early shopping is advised. The de- \ mand will doubtless execed the supply. 6 to 14 years. . } Fourth Floor Unequalled Values! McCreery Footwear for Women 7.95 and 9.50 At 7.95 there are Strap Pumps in Grey Suede, Brown and Black Kidskin; Brogue Oxfords with full wing tip, in Tan Nor- wegian Calfskin; tailored models in Oxfords and Boots of Tan Calfskin, Brown or Black Kidskin. Extraordinary Purchase! ee At 9.50—Strictly hand- Misses’ Winter Suits made low Sho¢s in new, Very Special, 24.50 {t may seem ineredible, but it is a fact that ze range. novel strap effects of Grey, Brown or Black Suede, Brown and Black Kidskin, also Black and Blue Satin. High or petite Louis eels. Also hand-made walking Oxfords of Tan Calfskin, Brown or Black Kidskin. Cuban or military heels. Incomplete size range. (Second Floor) these Suits which we have priced so low are fashioned of the best quality Silvertone and Yalama Cloth and are adorned with real Fur Furthermore, they were tailored by experts Many are beautifully embroidered. There are several lovely shades. A few of the models are without Fur, 14 to 18. (Fourth Floor) A Noteworthy Sale of 300 Leather Hand Bags 5:00 ‘ Whether the weather be mild or harsh, Dame Fashion stops not a moment, but con- tinues her plans for Spring. These are her latest creations in smart Bags and Envelope Purses. They are made of Pin Seal, Cobra, Alligator, Tooled Antique and Ostrich Grain Leathers. Main Floor Telephone—Fitzroy 3400 Boys’ Norfolk Suits Special, 11.75 Sizes 8 to 17 years When a fellow graduates, he wants a suit that fits like Dad's and looks like it, too. Here it is,—in handsome tweed effects in all good shades and a limited quantity of Blue Serge. They will stand the test of a boy's hard wear after the gala day. Also a Clearance of Boys’ Middies and Junior Norfolks 6.95 i formerly 10.75, 12.50, 15.00 Sizes 8 to 10 years Our entire stock of all wool fabric suits, in- cluding exceptional quality Blue Serges and Handsome Mixtures. The Middies are well trimmed and pro- vided with either long or short trousers. The Junior Norfolks are buttoned to neck, with detachable white collars. : (Third Floor) A Clearance Sale of Separate Skirts 14.50 formerly 19.50 to 29.50 This Sale is particularly significant in view of the fact that separate Skirts will be more fashionable than ever the coming season. The assortment includes beautiful color com- binations in soft Velour, Prunella, lustrous Satin, Silk Faille, Taffeta and lovely Novelty Fabrics. All sizes for Women and Misses to 84-inch waistbands are represented, but not in every style and material, (Fourth Floor) Jaunty New Hats PY ar fe Special, 4.75 A most interesting assort- ment of chic models in newest materials—Batavia Straw, Kandee Cloth, Lisere, Em- broidered Taffeta and Fancy Braid combinations. Fancy feathers arranged juuntily or effective floral adornment are employed as! trimming (4.75 Another Group at 8.50 which is quite unusual at the price. There is a wide variety of various Straw Braids, Faille Silk, Hair- brims, Allover Visea, Cire or plain Satin combined with straw, Maline, Lace and peroxiline. These, too, are adorned with fancy feathers or flowers. (Third Floor, Annes) 150 Fi gs Teed Wraps for Misses A superb assortment which we purchased for much below regular price and have marked close to the cost to us. Each model is distinctive, fashioned of Bolivia, Velour de Lain or Yalama Cloth and topped with a large col- lar of Genuine Mole, Nu- tria or Australian Opossum Many lovely colors. Fourth Floor Purchases Will Appear on Bills Rendered March Ist. dames MeGreery & Co. 34th Street Durability of McCreery Gloves Endurance, staunch en- durance at the lowest price, is the hue and cry of to-day, for it means saving. If there is any article of dress which requires this particu- lar quality it is a pair of gloves. Their varied usage demands it. And we have provided for it. McCreery Gloves are durable—and very low-priced. McCreery two-clasp over- seam, glace gloves, Paris point embroidered. Tan, Brown or White. vir, 1.85 (Main Floor) Special for Saturday 2500 yards of Navy Blue All Wool Dress Serge yard, 1.45 An exceptionally good qual ity, firmly woven in proper weight for Spring Suits, Dresses, Capes, Uhiforms, Children’s Frocks and Gym- nasium Suits. 54 inches wide. Imported Wool Plaid Skirtings yard, 2.75 A choice assortment of French Plaids in rich, lovely colorings, 64 inches wide. (Second Floor) Boys’ Sweaters Special, 2,95 10,000 Yards of Satin Charmeuse Very Special yard, 2.50 (Third Floor) Coat and slip-on sweaters with shawt collar and V neck im Heather Oxford, Maroon. Siacs 3 to 14. Navy and Dress Satin Charmeuse of a rich, lustrous quality in an unusually wide |) range of beautiful new Spring colors, — || also Black or White. Second Floor) | Women’s Solid 14-kt. Gold Wrist Watches For Saturday Only 14.75 This is a most exceptional offer. A solid 14-karat gold wrist watch at this price is such a rarity that it simply cannot be overlooked, but—there are only 100 of them, therefore early selection is advised. They are quite small in size, with cases cither plain or green gold, All are fitted with guar- antecd 15-jeweled lever move- ment and ribbon bracelet. kl (Main Floor) Final January Clearance “The Finest Furs Nature Produces’ It is a strange (and exceedingly fortunate!) condi tion that just as the real cold weather starts McCreery Furs should be marked to this low level. The woman who has delayed purchasing Furs until she felt the need to will find the saving she can now effect well worth waiting for. Every price at a new low level. Black Pony Coats, 86 in. long, handsome Raccoon Col- Jar and Cuffs. Clearance Price, 97.50 Natural Muskrat Coats, 36 in, long, self Collar and Cuffs. Clearance Price, 185.00 Raccoon Coat, 86 in. long, of Full Furred Natural Pelts. Clearance Price, 325.00 Hudson Seal Coat, 36 in. long, selected skins, Beaver Collar and Cuffs. Clearance Price, 385.00 Hudson Seal Coat, 45 in. jong, selected skins, Beaver Collar and Cuffs, Clearance Price, 745.00 Two-Skin Mink Scarfs. . Clearance Price, 55.00 One-Skin Stone Marten Clearance Price, Fox Scarfs in Taupe and Brown. Clearance Price, 35.00 Hudson Seal Coat, 45 in, long, choice skins, Skunk Col- lar and Cuffs, Clearance Price, 685.00 Natural Opossum Coat, 30 in, long, self Collar and Cuffs Clearance Price, 325.00 Mink Coat, 86 in. long, dark Fastern Mink, self- trimmed. Clearance Price, 1,250.00 Mink Wrap, dark Eastern Mink, graceful model. Clearance Price, 1,850.00 Natural Hudson Bay Sable Cape, full furred Natural Pelts. Clearance Price, 1,250.00 Skunk Searf, Animal Shape.. Clearance Price, 65.00 Black Lynx Searfs of finest grade, Clearance Price, 85.00 (Fourth Floor) >