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He Kept “Plugging Away; Now He Owns a Prize Ford siniling. ‘I’ve sent in at least one contribution a day since the first day that the Evening World started the, “What Did You See To-day?" page and on some days that I've seen a Miller “Saw” Something Al- most Impossible, Wrote a “What Did You See?” lot of th I've vent In several contributions. [ know how lote of When ‘The Evening World first] persons feel, too, because day after k seo ‘to-| fay (and some times when T was ttarted the “What Did You Seo ‘To-} day (and some times when T was day?’ page one of the first contribu | contripution) not a thing that I sent tors was Edward D, Miller of No.} in was printed. 482 South 2ist Street, Irvington, N “It was discouraging at times z 1 day he sent in at least one] because [ used to wonder why the dito vould print some of the tion and somo days he sent] editor you Pee uUce ee ide | things le did and pass my contri- fm several and it was bis fortun 8 by, when I thought mine so that not one of bis contributions was jetter, But 1 supposed he even printed, much less a prize 8 bushiess and he was doing winner To-day, however, Mr. he knew how; #0) Tjust kepe ng away. Miller is glad that he persevered, for oe roe ie y thi is that T never fe was awarded the Word for the], ey ans best contribution to yesterday's “What Did You See To-day?” page. The Bvening World reporter found Mr. Miller bending over some blue- prints in his shop near his home. He is a carpenter and is busy planning Bome construction. When told that he had won a Ford he was surprised, wirinere are, and for a moment thoughtsthat the con- tribution that won tho Ford was going to win any prize. It was the only thing to write about, though, so T sent tt along, Now I'm mighty glad that I did.” Mr. Miller ts married and has a little child, Agnes, aged nine. “The car will come in mighty nice for my business," he said, “and tt will also be nice for my wife and the children.” Mr. Miller's contribution was about an airplane. id, Irvington who saw the antics of the nd, : ERWARD © MILLER. as nearly all delighted, as every one cept Mr. Miller Best & Co. Fifth Avenue at 35th Street — N. Y. Established 1879 PRESENTS, FOR YOUNG GIRLS KNITTED DRESSES MADE IN SCOTLAND enerestatacucacexesdvaseesetwendephosch scarp debeoeseamgumnmuabeceseuanujunesasenevesggbecseveusqioncrororsscecvescereveccocuassassecesocsesiassnanecsessacsessteeet HE vogue for knitted dresses is in special favor for young girls. These, from Scotland, - made expressly for Best & Co., are particularly smart—and as wearable and practical a frock as a small girl may have. They come in wide or narrow ribbed weaves, with stripes or contrast- ing colors at collar and belt. Five models, all fea- turing the lowered waistline, and in especially pretty colorings —soft blues, cerise, a warm henna red, tan, brown, deep cream and a pale lemon yellow. Sizes 4 to 10 years. 9.50 to 19.50 Fourth Floor The herald with the hom wears a bloomer dress of rose pink that buttons on the shoulders, and has champagne sash and bands. Also in blues or champagne. 19.50 A cunning knitted frock of champagne with blue, has a cord for a belt. Also in blues, with cham: pagne or grey; or in suede with blue. 9.50 ae tee 99) alrplane that Mr. Miller describes not} too, that Mr, Miller saw something ono thought of sending this remark JS Of all the people in]able story to The Evening World ex- It is worthy of note, THE EVENING WORLD, TUESDAY which many aviators say is almost] him. Im possible, Here is what Mr, Miller wrote ALL OUT OF TOBACCO. Above an open field on Grove Street, near 20th Avenue, Irving ton, this afternoon I iw an aire plane with’ two men in it. They flew low, as if about to land. but, observing thay the ground was uneven, they sent the machine upward again. Then they de- scended quite a distance, and one of them, waving his hands, at- tracted the attention of a pedes- trian and tossed a package to * © © The man opened the packeage, read its message, went into a nearby store and came out with four packages of smoking tobacco and two packets of cigarettes. a paper bag and waited, * In the mean time the plane had been sailing about in the air, Presently again, a long line with drop-net attachment was lowered, the ma- chine flew low and in a circle, aviators lean out, draw in the line ¢ CUTOS ES Shy S085. and wave hie hand In thanks. Then the machine mounted higher and disappeared to the weet. Superintends Cha Chatena—t DOORN, Holland, Oct -> DABY FOUND ON STAIRWAY. Dressed in clothing of good material and wrapped In a baby carriage blanket, an Infe.t girl, about two reeks old, was found last nig under tho first floor stairway of the United Charity Building, No. 10h Waot 224 Street, by Charles Kussimnan No, 216 Weat 22d These he placed in it neared the field Street. Patrolman Kilma carried the | jretiinin Infant to Bellevue Hoapital She wa nformat dressed in a pink woolen sweater and] kept absolutely white muslin dress. on Noy. 1, It KAISER’S FIANCEE TAKES FUTURE HOME IN HAND Hermine of Reuss has been for the past week at the chateau of former “Im peror Willinm here, directing the pre parations for her marringe ex-Kaiser next month, Installing furn is declared, returning following day end officially anounel of Berlin ts not_ eee er Bi o Hern do the enifing arged A. Ralpiy Republican candt- ith Diatriet, wtih | charges of result of a quar ing at a ste, the nweies complaints. Neither cared to pre Charge purchases will appear on bills rendered December Ist Halloween Favors To enliven Halloween parties for children or grown-ups. Assembled on the Main Floor for your convenience. A Suit 75.00 Slender in Every Line It is so strictly tailored you cannot help but note it in ihe tight-fitting sleeve, the molded shoulder and the extremely well-fitting coat. Fash- ioned of Marleen and Vel Ve Laine, it is embellished with a large collar of Fox, Beaver or Squirrel. Navy Black and Brown. Women’s [Fourth Floor] For Your Suit A Jacquette - Blouse 15.00 Kach da our Ji y brings new requests for uette blouse of Crepe de Persian design. Perhaps it is their wonderful colorings, so beautifully blended, or is it the ex- treme grace and distinction of their lines. Whichever it may be, we now have a great number for you at this very modest price. {Fourth. Floor) Fur-Trimmed Coats Are Now Indispensable Developed in velvety Arabella, Fashona, and Panvelaine, each is topped with a generous collar of Wolf, Kit Fox, Caracul and Viatka Squirrel. An unusually desirable rombination of modishness, good quality ,and comfortable warmth. 85.00 and 65.00; Women's sizes [Fourth Floor} Bath Robe Cloth yard 80e S6anch Bath Robe Cloth in a large variety of designs and colors. Novelty Silk and Cotton Lining for Coats, Wraps and Kimonos, yard, 95¢ Everfast’ Poplin— No soap or boiling, no sun or weather ean make this dress fabric fade. 86 inches wide yard, T5e [Second Floor] Chiffon Velvet ana Twill Dresses Unusual at 25.00 The favorite silhouette of the season, the straightline Basque with a circular skirt is here in an excellent quality chiffon velvet so beaded and embroidered as to make the most fascinating of gowns in Green, Black, Brown and Wine. Those of Poiret Twill present the straightline coat model in its most attractive aspect, trimmed only in braid to re- tain its tailored effect. Navy and Black. Women’s Sizes. [ Fourth Floor) Everything Milady Needs for Dressing Her Hair We have made this convenient listing that you may readily select and replenish anything and everything you may need in dressing your hair. The prices as you see are all very moderate, and the quality standard. Plain Cabinets, each, 25¢ Invisible Hair Pin Cabinets, 15¢ United Hair Curling Fluid, 30c¢ Marcel Hair Wavers, 15c, 20¢, 25c Curling Irons, 3 styles, 25c¢ Devorated Hair Pin Cabinets, | Curling Irons, 2 styles, 50c suitable for a gift; 75e Nestle Hair Wavers, 2.50, 3.00 [Main Floér] Sale of Boys’ Blouses and Shirts At 75e This is a Special Event, presenting shirts and hlouses tailored in the McCreery way. The fabrics are very fine, all warranted fast color and designed in a most attractive fashion. New striped effects and solid white. Size of Blouse 7 to 15. Neck measure of shirts 121% to 14. [Third Floor) Bone or Celluloid Hair Pins, box, 22¢ side Combs, pair, 45¢ Back and Top, Combs, 45c Buarettes, each, :25c The Latest Novelties in “Suedette”* Gloves These cotton fabric Sue- dette Gloves are the fin- est quality developed in the newest novelty de signs, including the con trasting striped cuff and yore, the fringe gauntlet, and the stenciled flower effect. Beaver, Mode, Brown and Gray “Reg. US Pat Of | Main Floor) The McCreery Annual Sale of Karpen (upholstered) Furniture Prices are. way be- low regular. Even below last year’s. And last year’s was the talk of the country. Materials have advanced. But our prices are lower. Here Are Some of the Values Three-piece Library Suite,* upholstered in Mohair. The sofa is 9+ inches long. Sale Price, 437.50 After the Sale, 695.00 Three-piece Library Suite, upholstered in box ‘Tapestry, outside back covered in same ma- terial; pillow arms on sofa and arm chair. . Sale Price, 157.50 After the Sale, 237.50 Three-piece Library Suite upholstered in Mohair, outside backs covered in same ma- terial; Sofa, Arm Chair and Wing Chair. Sale Price, 229.50 After the Sale, 395,00 [Seventh Floor], Oriental Rugs Are Going at V2 Price This is a golden oppor- tunity. You can buy Rugs of high quality and secure them at lowest prices. These very unusual prices make all final. | 1 sitles Also These’ Specials Persian Gorrevans 224.00 8x10.8 to 10x13 Ft, Persian Hamadans 28.00 2.5 x 4.0 feet Persian Dozarts 59.00 bong ft Persian Mahals, 234.00 LOND? feet Floor SV\TO bo Fighth