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b ——— sepaeseim.?? plan for the Eighth Avenue-Amster- Gam Avenue vides for thirt be constructed within Yeurs at a cost of $69,000,000 The commission rent the @ Pian and routes for the ne FOR PROPOSED BTH AVE. SUBWAY ‘Transit The Roard of up the Transit Commission's general Jan. 1, a PLANS | mate. submission of new rout routes within sixty days, ; Dee. 26. Perfects} the Board Scheme for New West th ight miles of track. immediately, brenking ate to-day takes ¢, Which (pro of track to o next five or or its we of the trans the Estimate Board yesterday, and the jing order: board is to decide whether to } work or wait for new Legislature to whole subway ‘The Transit Conimis fs the first of the main lines that will have to be built and that work should T. begin at once. utity from he through the n program Heve this be built on the east side, Street the Que 4th Str regardless of w shom franett control mop rest after Chairman MeAneny aaid that actual work should be under way within nine months with reasonably prompt co- oreration from the Board of Hastl- Under the Transit act, the Board of Estimate must fix a date for ublic hearing within ten days of the and muat uct Anully on the approval of such The Arst hearing on the new route, consequent- Is expected to be some day before proposed route extends for eleven miles north and south and hae If ap 2; + or can be obtained from_ the Side Link. Board of Estimate the Transit Com- ——_ mission ts prepared to tet contracts ground at Fighth Avenue and 42d Street, where A connection Is to be made with the extension of the Queensborough sub- Ix separate tubes. All ked with some part sit system now In use and be bullt fn substantially the follow- (a) The first full section would run from 41st Street to 14th Street. This ff would carry four tracks in two decks he west side of the avenue entually a similar decked structure arrying four additional tracks would At 41st would be the connection with shorough extension and at) et the connection with the} | = i | } % OFF SALES! $60 COATS x. $29.95 More than 400 Coats of Soft, Rich Fabrics with Generous Fur Collars of Platinum Wolf, Caracul and Skunk Opossum! $75 COATS & $37.50 The very latest styles and newest soft pile materials with beautiful collars of squirrel and beaver. $25 DRESSES =; $12.50 More than 400 Twill and Silk Dresses, in- cluding the newest Embroidered and Braid Trimmed Models in Basque & Circular Effects Misses’ and Women’s Sizes HAMILTON GARMENT CO, 307 Fifth Avenue Near 3ist Street Two Blocks BeJow 34th Street-—Ten Dollars Below in Pricey i | th Streat Eastern District Tine to Brooklyn. afford a through loop service (b) The south in Eighth Avenue and Hudson Street, would carry the line from Lith Street to the terminal at Street, where go further south across to Brooklyn could transfer to the present Broudway-Seventh Ave- nue Line. (c) The third section north, again as a two-deck, These two connections | * ueensborough and 14th Street} SVenue to second building stage, Chambers passenrers desiring to In Manhattan or track, three step would cover the cA ‘New Importation of Cashmere Scarves Their soft almost silky texture, their amazingly lovely colorings——-whether blues, shades of rose, yellow, and tan or greens—and their delightful warmth all explain the fact that these scarves are universal favorites wher- ever wool scarves are worn, Solid colors or stripes, soft shades or bright hues, they add as decorative a dash of color to your winter costume as you could hope to find. This newest importation hes been especially priced, $8.95 GROUND FLOOR Women’s High Lace Boots The woman who changes her foot- wear in the winter, who demands a high, firmly laced boot for cold weather and who avoids the spat- and-pump combination, will be in- terested in the boots we are showing for winter wear. Calfskin —Practical boots with military heels and welt soles; black or tan. The same style in black kid- skin. $12.75 Cloth Top—Alll black kid, lace style or black kid with button cloth top, medium round toe and military heel. The same style in a brown kid laced boot has walking heel. $10.75 SECOND FLOOR cA Christmas Gift That Will Endure Hudson Seal Coats (Dyed Muskrat) The warmth you require these biting winter days, the style you demand in any coat—two excellent reasons why Hudson seal (dyed muskrat) is a favorite. The quality of the skins in these coats is such that they are certain to give unusually long wear —their beauty of coloring gives them an irresistible appeal. You have a wide choice of styles with self collars or with collars of skunk, squirrel or beaver. $245 $295 $395 FOURTH FLOOR ONLY SEVEN MORE SHOP. PING DAYS UNTIL XMAS— SHOP EARLY IN THE DAY Tuberculosis is Needless, Bup Christmas Seais and help stamp it out. ind thence by tracks up Fort Washington] building prograi Avenue to Overlook. Terrace, unit would provide wholly new facill- tles for the densely populated terri- tory that has developed in upper Manhattan since the building of the to 67th Street, y of Amsterdam ect. 108d Street, trafic of the Lenox Avenue branch would be diverted to It. (4) As the fourth and final stage, the line would be*continued on a fours single level up Avenue to 155th Street, thence with would be machen Tle S1o00.006 STOLEN Mee Nime Arrested in Thefiv of Federal Property. ROCKFORD, I!l., Dee —-Jacob H. Krause, a junk dealer. and eight of his where the of $6 . This would represent approximately one-third 6f the cost of the commission's entire five year . which for conatruc: | © This] tion alone is $218,000,000. Sections (a) and (b) of the proposed new line| Government officials who would require a little over three years} more than $1,000,000 in to build, and sections (c) and (d)/ been stolen from Camp four years. Inst year, expressed the bellef that the Amsterdam sho FIFTH AVENUE Teternone FitzRoy 1900 Ever Acceptable Gifts in Women’s “Onyx” Silk Hosiery Silk hose in black, white and colors, with lisle top andsole. Per Pair,$1.35 Plain silk, hand-clocked hose with lisle top and sole, black clocked in Extra serviceable all silk hose in white, white clocked in black. Per black, white and innumerable colors, Pair, $2.50 lisle sole and top. Per Pair, $1.65 All silk, $2.95 Extra size silk hose in black, white Black all silk “Pointex” hose, and colors, lisle top and sole. Per Pair, $1.95 All silk hose in black or white. Per Pair, $1.95 Chiffon or medium weight silk hose, in black and colors. Per Pair. $2.45 All silk fancy openwork clock hose, in black, white and colors. Per Pair, $2.85 Herringbone openwork insteps, in black, white and colors. Per Pair, $2.95 Black silk “Pointex” hose with novelty hand-embroidered white clocks, lisle top and sole. Per Pair, $2.95 elaborately hand-clocked in white. Per Pair, $3.75 All silk “Pointex” with openwork fancy clocks in black only, or Paris openwork clocks in black and colors. Per Pair, $4.50 Hand-embroidered hose in fancy instep patterns in self, black only. Per Pair, $4.75 Fine gauge hose with Chantilly lace motifs inserted, black or white. Per Pair, $4.85 Smart sport silk accordion ribbed hose in two-tone combinations ot heavy ribbed hose in plain colors. Per Pair, $5.95 GROUND FLOOF a Suggesting New Blouses for Christmas Giving Here are three attractive blouses, any one of which would =| make a charming Christmas gift or would refresh a ward- robe for the Holiday festivities. The crepe de Chine overblouse, sketched, with Deau- ville collar and cuffs faced back with Paisley in beige, grey or navy, is $8.50 , Printed crepe silk overblouse ima variety of attractive colorings fringed at neckline, sleeves and hipline with ribbon tabs, $8.50 Hand made voile blouse trimmed with hand drawn- work and filet lace, $5 THIRD FLOOR - ey Fiber Sweaters Are Inexpensive Christmas Gifts They’re the basket weave fiber sweaters that are so color- ful with spring costumes and make such charming gifts for people going south. The Tuxedo model, with pockets, sash and turn-back cuffs. Tan, navy, orchid, French blue, yellow and jade, is $9.75 The slip-dver model with bateau neckline, turnback cuffs and belt with buckle in orchid, tan, tangerine, grey, French blue, black and navy is $6.50 THIRD FLOOR Misses’ 100% Camel’s Hair Top Coats *57.50 Unusual warmth for their weight, unusual softness and suppleness, unusual smartness—that’s the character of these Camel’s hair top coats. They're well tailored with inverted plaitin back and strapped cuffs. Just the thing for wear over knitted frocks or knicker suits. Excellent values at $57.50 THIRD FLOOR Preas) Lord & Taylor equipment fr Pore amiiae laine Ra MASON MITCHELL WELL; ASSAILANT INSANE VALETTA, Malta, Dec. 15 (Associated Mason Mitchell of New York, American Consul on this island who was noar Baracca ast Tuesday, has ely recovered from the effects of ht flesh wound tn lis left aide and is resuming his dutles, Mr. Mitchell's assaflant hag been con- Itted to an insani 2 troubles A Silk Petticoat For a Holiday Gift Gifts that are practical always make a definite appeal and are therefore the wisest choice for many names on your Christmas list. There must be one or two for whom you can select a silk petticoat. The values listed below will surely interest you. Satin $7.95—Shirred flounce and two small plaitings. The same model in extra size, $9.75 Taffeta $5.95 — Lovely color- ings in changeable taffeta. Shirred flounces and two small plaitings. Belding Satin $5.95—Atailored model in this guaranteed petticoac with plaiting at the bottom. The same model in extra size $7.95 Wool Jersey $5.95 —With satin flounce. Same model in extra size $7.95 SECOND Ft Christmas Cards in Holly Boxes 50c and *3 Cards that you would far 1 for if you bought them individually —for they are engraved ana ¢ has a tastefully simple bit ot Christmas decoration. Many of them have bev eled edges and some are outlined in red or gilt, Any one is the kind of card you your self would be glad to receive or to give. They are boxed in gay Christ- masy boxes—an additional att tion. 50c; 24 GROUND FLO Handkerchiefs for Christmas Gifts 15 catds, Always acceptable, unfailingly use- ful, handkerchicts have come to claim a place on almost every Christ- mas list. The only choice that re- mains is one of coloring or quality. You will find some appealing values listed below. For Men Block initial—linen with hemstitched border and hand-embroidered initial, 6 for $3 Other initials in boxes, 6 for $4.50 Still other. styles and openwork de- signs, 6 for $6 Jacquard borders—hand-rolled hems and colored Jacquard borders in many designs, each, $1 Colored linen —handkerchiefs of one solid color with hand-rolled hems, each, $1.50 Colored borders—fine linen wich solored hand-rolled hems, each, $1.75 For Women Linen handkerchiefs with hand-em- broidered block initials or other styles of initials or with floral designs, All with hemstitched hems, for 6, $1.50 and $2 and $3 GROUND FLOOR ct appearance of her L are