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THE BROOKLYN DAILY TIMES OCTOBER 25, 1918 FRIDAY TUBE LEAK HALTS FULL SERVICE bond from '4he department; a gold watch trom Nathan Klein, of 208 Centre street, Manhattan, and a portrait of himself, to be painted by Frederick' C. De Javannis. Traffic his squad, led in the squad sales, Its unofficial returns belnfe estimated atM.SOO.OOO. The drlye of the Police Department netted $90,000,000 $40,000, 009 over its quota. More Time for Alien Women, The time In which women aliens wore expected to register in the Long and Htaten Island dlstrlclii v- BAY BOULEVARD MAKES PROGRESS a.

Rockaway Project Goes to Committee on City Plans. Says Czarina's Perfidy "'-T Caused Kitchener's Death Kitchener's, was idiM to the treachery of thtj. of Russia, 'according to, (omrniisslonBrj Honry.W. Mapp, iloh Army in Russia hae from that cptintry. i He" made the charge In "jln the Salmagundi.

last iilghti; He declared thqre wad ajliriyatet; wh'esJ trorai tho tl' Winter-Garden "in Petrogr4, to Ttit; dam. 'f Mapp, said, that the Czarina tela-' graphed, directly, 'tjwi Kaiser thi- Success as Bond Salesman Makes Claire. Envy of Cops His success as a Fourth Liberty Loan bond salesman has made Traffic Policeman "William, Clu'ro the" envy of the With a tdtal of Ills credit, he finished far in advance of his fellows tn the drive conducted by this department. Clair Is a Brooklynlte, Residing ik 168 Martenso street. Previous to being assigned to the post at Exchange place and Broadway, Manhattan, he regulated traffic at Times Plaza.

Claire is one of the niost popular men In the department.nns evidenced by the large subscriptions to the fourth issue he secured. The Chase National Bank and the New York Trust Company each handed him a subscription of $1,000,000, but there was many a $50 bond In his total. Claire won three prizes a $1,000 No Through Trains forWeek on Brtiadftay Undergrcviidf plred last night. According to reports at U. B.

Marshal Power's office. 6,821 -women registered and secured permits for the barred zone. Fifteen thousand Were expected to register, and-becowSa of the influonzu epidemic and legitimate excuses from some of those who have not registered, the time was extended a couple of days. plans of 'Lord Kitchener's TO USERS OF WARD'S BREAD and GAKES All the different brands of WARD'S FAR FAMED BREAD and CAKES are NOW ON SALE at every grocer and delicatessen shop in Greater New York. Should you have any trouble get- ting our products, 'phone or write us and we Mall see that you are supplied.

visit, and the ship was sunk and Lord' Kitchener was lost. The Board of -Estimate today referred to Uie Committee on City Plans the Jamaica Bay Boulevard project. Borough President Connolly, of Queens, won over a lono objector In the' person of Henry C. At well, of Woodhaven, Mr. Atwell said he feared" that, the improvement to Woodhaven avenue would cause another assessment to fall on tho shoulders the taxpayers.

The Borough President assured Air, "Atwell' that his fears were groundless and tftat these would be no additional assessment on the residents of Woodhaven. A delegation of 150 taxpayers from the Kockaways was present and went on -record as being In favor of the boulexard. The Howard estate and the Broad Ohnnel Corporation have agreed to ceded the land heeded for the boulevard. They -agreed to grade It, and, to relinquish all claims toJhe land. Burgomaster of Brussels Pin li OwiiiR in ronstructlgiv work for the purpose of (flopping leaks in the Canal street station of the lioardway subway, beginning tonight tor a period of ii week or so, there will be no through service from Manhattan to Brooklyn over this lino during early morning hours.

'Instead, a shuttle train, operating on ubout a twenty-minute headway on one track, will be operated between the Pacific street station of the Fourth avenue subway in Brooklyn and the Canal street station in The shuttle will only be operated between, the hours of 1 A. II. and 6 A. through service being had at. all other hours of the day and night.

The Canal street station and the subway branch- through Canal street ara built liiulerneat lithe Centre loop subway and the 1 nterborough subway in Centre street and Lafayette street, respectively. The three structures are connected by stairways-Subsequent to the construction of the Canal street line, leaks developed In the Canul street station particularly at ihe stairways connecting the older ani newer subway units. Recently "a contract was entered into between the city, and the Underpinning Founda: tlon Company, who originally built that section of the subway, to provide focstopping the leaks. A cement wall Store Opens 9:45 A. Closes 6:15 M.

Weather Clearing and Cooler. For Sensible Christmas Gifts! Another Extraordinary Offering of Women's French Kid Gloves Patronize Your Neighborhood Grocer i rreea rrom uerman ten London, 25. Burgomaster Adolph Max, of Brussels, who has been -held by the Germans at Turn-houti Belgium, has been, released, ac WARD BAKING CO. Qualities Now Selling for In Black and White Pique-Sewed 1 1 i $1.49 Pair $2.25 $3.50 a Pair Southern Blvd. E.

143d St. 6100 M.lrote 802 Pacific Brooklyn 6100 Protpeck is being built around the outside of the" station to fcxclude, "the inflow of water, which It Is believed comes from the bed uf the old Colffict'J'ond which formerly existed in the "vicinity- of Canal street. Soon after the leaks de- veloped last spring, the Public Service cording to The Vaterlandr of Tho Hague, In which it also Is reported I that oilier political prisoners have Deen set iree. Max was arrested in September, 1914, for his "irreconcilable attitude," according to an announcement made, by the German military governor of Belgium. Cnnklin.

tieoree Goueb. Ralph B. Crsn- sIihw. John K. and Henry H.

2,875 pairs of these fine Gloves are in this offering hot a great rnany, in view of the tremendous response to our last week's offering, so' it is highly advisable to come EARLY for your share. These Gloves were made in Grenoble, France, by the same famous manufacturer from whom the last lot came; they are in the fashionable and desirable pique stitching, and are well worth the difference in price; in all sizes; in both white and black. Street floor, Central Building. iiiioffi'ru hjii nijir up Jl.il the Board of Estimate, hut the latter did not act promptly in the matter, so that it was impossible to begin the work until a few weeks since. i September U.

S. Grand Jury I Hold Dinner at Ritz l'he members of the United States Grand Jury of the Eastern District. September term, held their dinner last, evening at the Kitz Restaurant. Nevms otreet and Flatbush avenue. The members of the Federal Judiciary and other German U-Boat Power at Height, Geddes Declares Lathrop.

ENGINEERS' EXPERIENCES. The Association of Eleventh Engineers will meet on Sunday afternoon a 3 o'clock, in the auditorium of the Knited Engineering Societies Building, 26 Wst Thirty-ninth street, Manhattan, to exchange newt and letters from the famous "Fighting Engineers." whose recent activities at the front have -contribute'd so much to suc Park Commissioner Grell Is Asked to Resign Mayor Hylan yesterday asked for the resignation of Park Commissioner William P. (Irell, of Manhattan. Although the Commissioner would not talk to reporters, it is understood that today he will send his resignation 4o xhe Mayor. The immediate cause given fori the Mayor's demand that Commissioner Urell resign his post is the manner in which the latter disposed of the -lease of the Central "Park Casino.

It has been known for some time, however, that Mayor Hylan and the Commissioner were on ihu iiiu'si friendly of terms. Some time ago It was' reported to London, Oct. 25. Germany is strongf-r Charming Inexpensive New Velvet Hats cess or tno I'lrsi -American nrmy uy Uovernment oltlcials attended guests. A delightful collation, in keep-: Dunning or roaus ami wie iiiwyi ing with the recent, food regulations, I bringing up of troop trains and wds ncTTf mid thn-newmW-Hij-ww jvlwis- Thciuare.

knPS 11. in, Armv tcrtnlned bv the members hi the new as "Parson' Kleiners." and have 11 (HI 7 Silk Stockings Full-fashioned Silk Stock-J ings in black, white and colors, jme" offered at this low price because there' are" slight imperfections in the weave. $1.19 Pair PERFECT BILK! STOCKINGS, full-fashioned, with lisle tops, soles, heels and toes, are shown in black and in white. $1.48 Pair Street floor. Central Building.

than ever as far as her submarine powers are conderned and by the end of this year will be able to renew an extensive submarine offensive, declared Sir Eric Geddes, First Lord it Ulg in an Interview here upon his return Unit Bfate3. Speaking of that natjon, 'ie said: "I wish to assure the people of tho United States we appreciate fully, in fact more than we can express, the wonderful enthusiasm of tho great American people In the fight, for a common cause. enthusiasm of the- Americans which -I personally witnessed recently cannot fail to Insure complete victory for the- nations united in the battle against a common foe." most i picturesque quality as a regiment, having been the first over, the first in action.1 the first, wounded and the first Americans from which prisoners taken. All friends anr relatives of members of tho regiment are requeued to he present. The offices of the association are at No.

1 Madison avenue. Manhattan, and the secretary, Mrs. Henry J. Stehl, will be glad to meet any one Interested in the regiment at this office. revue, "Comment Allex-Y our warf dispersed with for the occasion excepting for a general vote of thanks from the Justices to the jurymen for the able enactment of their duties.

The guesi were: Judge Thomas J. Chatflrld, District Attorney Melville J. France, Asu-stant District Attorney John T. Charles-C. Buckner and United Statu James M.

Power. The members of the jury were: Nor-man Hubbard, Albert W. Pell. Arthur W. RiPiVigale.

Peter Larkin, William O. West. J. H. Paige.

J. D. Rem-sen, William J. -Madden, Henry Ballan-tyne, Arthur B. Charles K.

Mount. Hufiell .1. Perrine, Edwin Bayha, Maurice Straus, Charles ,1. Bacon, William J. Adams.

Albert. E. "Glbbs. William J. Anderson.

Orlffln B. the Mayor4Jiat the Commissioner had leased the Casino secretly to its present tenants, while the Mayor had expected that the concession would bo auctioned to the highest bidder, as was the case in the Claremonf Inn lease, tfn Riverside Drive, which was snapped up for a term of flye years at $20,500 a year. It formerly rented at' $4,200 a year. DEAD ON PARK BENCH. James Galvin, 45, a seaman who lived at 241 Sands street, was found unconscious on a bench in McLaughlin Park, early and when Dr.

Greenberg, of St. John's Hospital, arrived he pronounced the man dead. FALLS 2 FLIGHTS TO DEATH. Opening a window on "tho second floor of his home ati 6818 Fifteenth avenue, early today, i Geraldino Car-dlnallo' fell to the pavement and died in tho Kings County Hospital of a fractured skull. BROOKLYN Austro-Germans Routed by Victory of Serbians London, Oct.

,25. The Austro-Germans, defeated in strong attacks In tho great Mbrava Valley, are retreating IkjrV'. $4.98 Ma Always a flattering material, velvet ii northward in disorder, the Serbian War Office announced today. attacks by tho Serbians in tho valley of the Great Morava forced the enemy to retreat northward in disorder," said the communique. "We have liberated Parachln, Var-vazin and Beloshltch, taking two hundred prisoners, and are advancing northward." doubly becoming when shirred, tucked or draped, as it is in these lovely new Hats.

The shapes are the new, close-fitting Turbans preferred by many women for the youthful FULTON AND BRIDGE STREETS Saturday A Coat Sale Extraordinary Fashionable Winter COATS FOR WOMEN AND MJSSES roll brim sailors in saucer or Chin Chin styles, and novel adaptations of tricorne style. NEW BLUE HENNA TAUPE BROWN BLACK Pancy pins" and ornaments are used for trimming these desirable Hats of velvet. 100 Hats That Were $7.00 are included in the assortment offered at Velours, napped beaver, velvet and fancy materials large and medium shapes models suitable for dress wear or in tailored styles- black as well as colors. Mezzanine floor. East Building, Liebknecht Is Released.

Amsterdam, Oct. 25. Dr. Karl Liebknecht, former Socialist member of the Reichstag, has been released from prison. It was announced today.

1 Liebknecht was released on Tuesday and a popular demonstration marked his 'Liebknecht was arrested in Berlin fn connection with a May Day celebration May 3, 11116. Ills sentence to thirty months; by a Berlin military court, caused great disorders among the Socialis'ts ot Berlin, Stuttgart, Leipsic and other Cities, Women's Glove Silk Undervests $1.98 Some of these soft, pretty Undervests are finished with bodice tops, others 'with neat edging. Both pink and white; are offered at this BLOOMERS of pink or white knitted cotton. 75c. COMBINATION' SUITS of fine cotton, made in knee lengths, with band top.

98. Street floor, Central Building. Men's Winter Underwear Many a man is peering timidly into his bureau drawer-nowadays to see where he stands on the question of warm Underwear; If he finds his supply low, he can get good underwear here in qualities tried by service Shirts and Drawers Wool and Cotton, $2.20, $2.08, 3,08, $5.48 a garment. The two higher priced grades are "regular made," in stout and extra sizes. All-wool, our famous "Pescot" made in Scotland, and I-sold by us exclusively In Brooklyn for the last 16 years: $6.48 Heavy, natural color.

Extra sizes, $7.20. $7.20 Medium and heavy white or natural. Extra sizes, $7,98. Heavy Itlbbcd Cotton. $1.08 Union Suits Wool-and-coton, 83.39, $1.30, 3.79.

Kilk-nnd-wool, $8.25, $11.70. --7-- Street floor, Hoy street. of A specialty prepared event; in which we present a brilliant assortment i models, Jn the newest materials and effects. AT UNUSUALLY MODERATE PRICES Exceptionally notable ia the assortment featured at $25. Tarticulariy graceful models of Pom-Pomf with warm linings, and smart collar and belted effects also models of Veloui and Broadcloth, with "plain or Children Harvest Park Garden Crops Tomorrow I collars; affording ample variety for selection.

Special Saturday 25.00 Stunning Serge Dresses -for Woinen, $16.98 Several very attractive new models are included in this sale of women's serge Dresses all shown in black, and navy blue. sash and panel styles round and square necks basque effect waists BRAID TRIMMING predominates in these Dresses, giving them the smartness of considerably higher-pricfed models. Second floor, Central Building. Park Commissioner John X. Har-jnan announced today that the second crop of vegetables which were raised this season at McCarren Park, Driggs and Manhattan avenues, would be harvested tomorrow afternoon.

The- Children's Garden at McCarren Park is the largest in Brooklyn and contains BOO individual plots, 4 by 9 feet, A careful record was kept of the vegetables harvested from the first planting, which showed that $1,500 would be the market price of the veg. etables if Bold. The value of the wholesome recreation and the education in gardening which the children received cannot be reckoned in dollars and cents. A special program has been arranged by Kathrla Edes, who is in charge of garden. The harvesting of crops' at tire Eetsy Head Children's Garden, which Contains 346 individual plots, will take place on Monday at 5:30 P.

Al. This garden is in charge of Mrs. Jane Koth. The children of Fort Greene Playground will pull their crop on Tuesday. Will Chase Huns Right in Kaiser's Back Yard 'The Huns are keeping us" running after them, and we will soon have Serviceable Winter Coats, for-dress or utility wear, in straight line, belted or semi-fitted effects.

Developed in finest Velour and Duvet de Laine with collar and trimmings of Nutria, Hudson Seal and Raccoon; also elegant models of Silvertone. Special Saturday 35.00 Other Remarkable Coat Values 49.50 to 150.00 Sale of Misses' Sample Coats them in the Kaiser's yard." wrote VALUE UNSURPASSED! Elaborate Fur Trimmed l.orp. George A. Drexel to his John Martin, warrant officer, attached to the Bridge Plaza Court. Autumn Suits at $32.50 Intended to Sell at $34.50 to $59.98.

Nearly all of the Coats in this group are trim- med with large fur collars, some of Hudson seal (dyed muskrat) nutria, Australian opossum and marmpt. The velour is a beautiful heavy quality, and the Coats are lined throughput. (One model illus-. trated.) MISSES' COATS of pom pom and of velour, some with collars of self-material and some with muffler or shawl collarsof coney fur arc included "in a Second group of desirable full-lified Coats for girls of 14, 16 and -18. $24.98 GIRLS'.

COATS of wool cheviot and of zibeline, in navy blue and in shown in becoming new belted models with large collars 'of self-material or of beaver-colored plush. All of these Coats are lined throughout and warmly Sizes 6 to 1 4 years. One nfodel illustrated.) At the Extremely Low Price of i Corp. Drexel is connected with the 307th Infantry, Company F. He Was born In Brooklyn 'twenty-two years ago and received his education' in St.

Antony's Parochial School. His parents reside at .138 Cotage street, Richmond Hill. i "I captured two Germans who were lying low in a shell hole, listening in, on the night pf September 1." added Corp. Drexel. "I spied these Germans when a-tar Rhell illuminated-1 he-surrounding courltry.

"They did not give As a matter' of fact, they told me that they were tired of fighting and were giail to captured. I took from them 29.75 their revplvers, and found they were Made to Sell at $45 to $55 Only a remarkable special purchase enables us to quote this price which is really less than the wholesale value of the suits. Handsomely Tailored Models of Velour de Laine, Broadcloth and Velour, vith Collars of Nutria and Hudson Seal -ALL SIZES hi pieces ot jr.nK in comparison to the American guns. "The Germans seem fear the' Americans, for at the sight' of our boys they seem to start a systematic retreat." $11.98 To Prevent Influenza. CiMf rnidf Orlp HDfl InOu-nzo LAXATtVH BROMO QCININK TaMttn rpmnr th nu.

Th on "Bromo Qutnlst." S. W. SKOVS'l itfnuturt on box. $Oc -T-, i.

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