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GAS COMPANIES FIGHT ‘upon to show cause to the Public Ser- vice Commission why its rates shoul! not be lowered. Last week the commission, at the ex- @iration of a six-months’ period, or- dered the company to reduce tis price from $1.50 @ thousand cubic feet io $1.40, and then issued a second onier figures and facts why the rate shoull Met be out still more to $1.55 a ther sand or even lower. To-morrow’s argument will be heard at No. Kings County Lighting Company, ating under the same kind of 4 ment as the Brooklyn 1 similar peremotory reduction FURTHER CUT IN RATES. | Ges companies go on the defergive) Patra to-morrow when the Brooklyn Bor-| Charles Str ough Gas Company will be calls] rested on a ehare upon the company to produce 30 Church Stree — Several companies, among them the ugh, John B. Fitz a month ago aft Fails ‘to Against Pitenatrick, PAI 217 Broadway POLICEMAN ARRESTED AFTES RIOT, IS FREED. Brooklyn Concern to Appear Before| Man Wonnded Service Comminsion ‘TosMorrow. | caitnaner's rant, 47th aps 1 addtes: = Lena (Astor Building) 4th Floor HAIR’ NETS a HALF PRICE Absolutely guaranteed to be the same size and quality as are usually sold at 15¢ each, of we return your money at once. Absolutely Guaranteed — No Small Nets ~ Full Size— Strong — Perfect New Opportunity to direct importers, Tell you check of money order—also, seampe: teturn envelope “style | Black | Dk. Brow Fringe [|__| ‘Mark sour 3 for 20 12 for 75¢ Special [ n| Auburn | _ Bic | with stamped addressed envelope T IMPORTERS New York dway Gardens Tt Ya and Seventh “Avenue, ul by Magistrate McQuade and | Offers \ 16 for $1.00 nded | ty A 1.45 SILK SAL Thousands of Yards New Silks Come Pouring Into Our Department At Tremendous reorgette Crepe 50 Colors Advance Fall models in the better type of afternoon and street Dresses, Suits, Blouses, etc, feature Georgette Crepe of similar quality to that offered in this sale. 0 Minch width. Regularly 2.25 Yard Ny Printed Georgettes Pa So exquisitely beautiful is this sheer silken material that a dress patterned along the most simple lines of distinction minus any other bit of trimming. colors are sufficient unto themselves. 40 inches wide. Regularly 4.50 Can one be sombre and gay at one and the same time? Admittedly so—for the gayest of fancies inspired these Navy and Black Canton Crepes and Fashion added her bit by placing her stamp of approval upon them. To be really smart one must have a Canton Crepe Frock made of this material. |—_——Regularly 5.50 Superior weave in ‘ins an air The weave and Alunold, Constable & Co. FIFTH AVENUE AT 40TH STREET For many srasons Crepe de Chine has held its place among the most popular silk weaves and this Fall it is destined again to become a leading factor in women’s dress. been the demand that we have purchased an extra thousand Price Reductions Crepe de Chine 50 Colors yards for this special sale al Regularly 2.25 Yard XK Crepe de Chine width and its lustrous sheen: Black and White There is no necd to dwell on its excellent qualities—its ample hoppers will respond quickly i 0 to these inducements once the extra heavy weave is seen, inches wide. Regularly 2.25 Satin Crepe 2.75 Yard As soft and pliable as a kitten’s ear, sponsored by Parisian and American Fashion creators nd used in all the ultra-smart gowns, 40 inches wide in Black and other Autumn shades. Regularly 4.50 and 5.50 Yard—___ So great has | | Kel cemessszermees: The Admiring Brother ee B > ‘ss 2S=s aR OING away to school, or getting on with his first position—The Man's Shop has prepared specially this English Tweed Suits and Topcoat Express Elevators Which Lift Youth to the Higher Level of Men—on the Tenth Floor of The Lord & Taylor Building chp htt ta ph all for the young man selecting underwear, The “Optimus favored by col ° for College his first long trousers Suits for the young gentleman of fourteen or over who has suc ceeded in carrying this delicate point with his mother and father s going to school, now is the moment to prepare—to visit this Man's Shop and be perfectly outfitted in clothes for every-day sutdoor and dress use All made with the same care, dnd to fir as well, as the suits and top-coats of his father and uncles , shirts, searts, hosiery, hats, caps ~ particularly shoe, for all purposes, tans generally Men Lord & Taylo 38th Street The Man’s Shop Tenth Floor FIFTH AVENUE The “Optimus” Shoe New Fall Styles 39th Street Express Elevators Without Stop SK fee tn oe i i i 1 i i i ee THE EVENING WORLD, TUESDAY. Wherein Young America Starts Off For School And seta little while and the put hegins—the riot that, in every household where children are, marks the first dav ef school. Liltle hoys get sulky because they aren't era%y about being slieked up, ond Tithe panicky for fear they won’ Vhen after the first day neither cares a rap. “Johnnie, Get Your Cap” is usually the final admonition Then starts another panic. \ for he's stuck i! somewhere — Lord A only knows where and the last bell's ringing! After all the furniture has fieen yanked out of place its found in the deep recesses of an arm chair (Who'd ever thought of that place?) and they're off. By the way, it was a mighty smart litile cap that Johnnie wore. An English Tweed peak affair that looked as jaunty and sporty as you please. Mother heartily wished she had bought a couple of them there was such a wide variety, and only a dollar apiece! i. “Just Like Penrod Himself,” thought his fond mother as he slouched off, knuckling his hands in his trouser pockets so he wouldn't look so dressed up. But he just couldn't knock his Suit out of line because it was one of those McCreery Boys’ Norfolks, whose fine tailoring and stout, pure wool fabrics keep them trim in appearance no matter how much roughing they get. Oh, But He Liked His Shoes! They made him think of soldier's shoes, so broad and sturdy were they ‘The man in attendance in the Boys’ Shoe Shop at McCreery’s said they were made of solid leather throughout and got a special last for Johnnie's particular foot, so his shoes would always fit right even when he got to be a man. “I know where you got that sweater,” yelled a chum. He was referring to a heavy rope stitch Patrick Sweater. A tailored model made of an exceptic fine quality pure wool yarn which Mother knew was a bargain at the McCreery price. Sister Had Such a Time Choosing which new Frock to wear She had personally selected them all at McCreery’s — several dainty wash frocks, a modish Blue Serge affair, and a peach of a Jersey Dress It was the Jersey that she chose be cause il was just warm enough and just cool cnough “Would It Rain?” She half Hoped it would Becauae she tid love her raincoat with its jaunty ha 10 match. This, too, came from McCreery’s, where her mother chose a Cantonette from models of Poplin and HKombarine But Mother advised the Yop Coat, which also was part of he new outfit. It was a fetching style with vig patch pockets and a bell. It aloo nore a MeCreery label “Who Would Carry the Bag?” Mother thought Jobnnie zt to t he balked when he found it con 1 sister's Middy Blouse and Givin ers. He didn't want to be carry rls’ clothes around. S50 Betty was salud it fell to her, for she never did rust Johynie with anything. ‘The middy as a new type that turned up at the em, and the bloomers were in the new ickerbocker style. She never will for ot how hard it was to choose them at MeCreery’s- whether to take Serge or ween Bloomers or a Serge or Flannel Muddy, the assortment was so large Store Hours @ A. M. to 6.30 Py SM. cv aceow James McCreary & CO. 2" = ‘Telephone Fitz Roy 3400 MeCreery Quality Merchandise,as Advertised, on Sale beginning Wednesday, September 7th. New Winter Coats for Women . Are Very Specially Priced at 75.00 A prominent importer and tailor has transferred to us all of his sample Winter Coats for a price that docs not cover the actual cost of making, and we, in turn, have marked them at the very special price of 75.00. All are notably exclusive models, superbly tailored of rare: rich fabrics such as Evora, Bolivia, Tanvelaine and Veldyne. Huge collars and cuffs of choice Fur adorn them. Colors: Black, Navy Blue, Malay, Tortoise and Beaver. In style they are quite different from Coats of past sea- sons, being much straighter of linc, fully sleeved, and girdled with tie sashes. They would ordinarily sell for from 125.00 to 150.00. The model illustrated is of Black Evora with huge collar and cuffs of a quality of Bluc Wolf that is indistin- guishable from Blue-Lyne. (Fourth Floor) Exquisite New Negligees and Breakfast Coats Specially Priced for the Girl Returning to College and the Autumn Bride The prices that follow manifest to what lengths we have gone to give val ues ef an unusual nature in really beautiful, high-class Negligees. The girl re- turning to college will find she can save many dollars by buying her Negligec now, as will the Autumn bride. Breakfast Coat, as illustrated, of excel- lent quality Crepe de Chine adorned with self ruffles, smart pockets and tie sash. Pink, Light Blue, Rose, Copenhagen, Coral, Orchid, Henna, Wistaria and Black. Special, 5.50 Crepe de Chine Negligees, shirred back and front, adorned with led ruffles of self material. Unusually graceful models. Pink, Light Blue, Rose, Coral, Orehil, Wistaria and Black, Slip-on Crepe de Chine Breakfast Coat:, embellished with plaiting and ruching of self material and vari-tinted flowers. Pink, Turquoise, Coral, Orchid, French Blue, Wistaria and Henna. Special, 9,75 Crepe de Chine Lounging Robes with clever cross-quilting adornment at collar, cuffs, pockets and hem. Lined throughout 4 with Silk. Self tie sash. Many exquisite Specral, 7.50 colors. Special, 16.50 (Third Floor) McCreery Shoes for the Boy | At School, Play and for Dress A September Sale of The shoes obtained in our Boys’ Shoe McCreery Footwear for Women Shop provide not only for the natural and correct growth of his Ai while he is wearing that particular shoe, but he may 875 | obtain the same last on each successive occasion even into and throughout his | This si manhood. woman can afford to overlook, for foot- affords an opportunity no Black or Brown Shoes for School or to 6. Special, 5.50 wear of the calibre offered during this event would ordinarily cost: several dol- Play. Sizes 2 lars more, The styles are absolutely new and particularly graceful and modish. All are’ made of solid leather throughout Black or Brown Shoes for Dress. Sizes 24% to 6, 6.50 to 7.50 There are models for all oecasions, in- cluding styles in Tan Calfskin, Brown Kidskin and Black Satin. Walking, low, Military, Cuban and T.ouis heels are featured as well as welt and hand-turned soles. They Aid Proper Foot-Growth. These shoes are very sturdily built in inedium or broad toe last. Their dur- ability is only exceeded by their comfort. Complete size ranges 1n all styles. | (Second Floor, Annex) Second Flocw