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THE SUN, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1916. PEST OF PEARLS HERE FOR NECKLACE were assembled and experts will within t)ie next few liaya create a necktnrt not tu bi rlvnllpd on this sldo of tlio ocean. The Importer refused to divulge the name of the prospective purchnser. The pearls were described by th Importer and the customs authorities as surpassing In beauty anything of their kind ever en tered at thla'porL While not officially confirmed, It Is known that the Invoiced price of thesa pearls amounted to sov cral hundred thousand dollars, the duty alone amounting to a small fortune. Ii Is understood there were about sixty pearls In the shipment, which, when slrunft, will be Joined at the ciiJh by a diamond clatp. When the order was placed for this necklace expert nt the principal world markets were noti fied, and although It Is u difficult matter to gather pearls that will match up venly when assembled, no effort was spared to accomplish this result. The passage of the pearls through the custom houve was guarded with the greatest secrecy and while In th custody of tho appraiser were constantly under close watch. Owing to th fact that pearls, when strung, art taxed at th rate of (0 per cent, ad vatoram, while If entered her looso they are subject tn duty at the rate of but 20 per cent, ad valorem, the gems comprising this valuable shipment Were pack.il In; several o without, taking the form of a necklace at all. In the vent that no sale Is concluded here the pearl will be 'returned tJ Pari or Ixn don. CUBA TO REJECT U. 8. PLAN. Will, Decline, ta Arbitrate DUpate With Asaarleaa Contractors, Havana, Bept. . Th Stat Depart ment, It Is understood, will decline the suggestion of the American Government that the differences between the Cuban Government and Ilokchy & McOlvney, contractors for tho aewerlng and paving of Havana, be arbitrated. Th Depart ment Is now engaged In finishing a note In reply to the suggestion of Washing ton, and It will be handed to William i:. Uonsatcs, the American Minister, shortly. In the note, It Is said, the Cuban Gov ernment will Justify the holding of the 1500.000 bond given by Hoke!) i Mc Olvney to secure the performance of the contrae In May last Jlokby 3VJivney vol untarily forfeited their bond of $500,000 In ptoferenee to complying with the de mand of th Cuban Uoverntnent that they do work which they contended was 'nctuded In th term of their con tract. Business Hours until September 15th: 9 A. M. to. 5 P. M. fjji Worth Thonsands of Dollars Pasncd by Cus- torn House. 'ijarti for what will probably be one With most VHtuabt and most beautiful tUeyiac In America Imve Juit ban MM(d by the railnm ufTldnts hcrt, and jrflfn rnlch(l and coriiil-to1 this neck kjtp wilt bu submitted for tho approval OT on of tlx wealthiest women In th DR. BARTHOLOMEW'BLAMED. Held Calpable' for Dr. RlrlaUs's Death la Molar AeeMaat. rououKtxritK, Sept, I. Dr. Henry C. Bartholomew, who drov the car when Dr. Julius 8. Illvlnlue was killed In an automobile accident near her a week ago, wag held oulpabt by Coroner Whits In an Inqueat filed to-day. Both men are New Tork resident. The District Attorney will present th esse to th drand Jury, Intoxication I alleged. Altaian & Ola. untry. The pearls, brought here by a rntown, jeweller, wore obtained from laris Model Corsets , Pari and London. The fln.st that these markets could produce 11 omen's Gowns and Suits ID 111 Illustrated Catalogue of Best's Original Fall and Winter Fashions for School, Academy and College wear is now ready for Mailing. The Edition is Limited. Write Dept. 42. t$c Co. Fifth Avenue at 35th street Established 1879 School Days Are Almost Here Best9 8 Exclusive Fall Fashions Are Ready More charming and in greater assortments than ever before, in all the new materials and colorings, featuring the "plain-tailored vogue" firsi introduced by this house. Exclusive Fashions, Sold Nowhere Else Por the School Boy Every garment guaranteed All Pure Wool and Silk stitched. Sturdy School Suits 6.75 to 17.50 Sturdy School Overcoats 12.75 to 23.50 School Reefers 9.75 to 18.50 For the College Chap Every garment guaranteed All Pure Wool and Silk stitched. Smart Suits 17.50 to 32.50 Snappy Overcoats 17.50 to 30.00 Tuxedo Suits 23.50 to 35.00 Mackinaws . 7.75 to 13.50 For the Smart College Miss Departments Greatly Enlarged 3rd Floor Clever Serge Dresses ' 12.95 to 35.00 Tailor-made Suits 25.00 to 49.50 Clever College Coats , . , 17.50 to 39.75 For the School Girl Departments Greatly Enlarged -3rd Floor Smart Wool Dresses 6.95 to 19.50 School Coats, 4 to 6 yrs. 6.95 to 22.50 School Coats, 8 to.lt yrs. 10.00 to 29.50 Separate Skirts 2.95 to 7.50 Advance Fall Styles For. Women and Misses-2nd Fioott Revealing the Paris inspiration in the new Silhouette, the' rich fabrics and the wonderful colorings approved for Fall wear. Fall Coata A smart collection of fabrics of rare elegance, including Bolivia, Velour and Cream, after Bernard, Lanvin and Paquin "plain-tailored." According to material, 18.50 to 95.00 Afternoon Dresses A wonderful collection of Serge, Satin, Georgette, Cliarmeuse or Crepe Meteor, with the much favored Wool and bead embroidery, in every line expressing the Paris touch. According to material, 25.00 to 79.50 Taillenr Suits A collection of the season's most de sirable fabrics in Wool Velours, Tweed Mixtures, Serges and Cloth; collars in the new shapes and many fur trimmed, silk lined. According to material, 29.50 to 98.50 Street Dresses An advance model of Navy Serge for street wear, featuring the much in vogue Wool embroidery and novelty pockets, collars, and cuffs of Tan Cloth, plain tailored model. Style pictured. Special 17.50 Illustrated 17.50 Georgette Blouses Paris Inspired tst Floor A clever model of superior quality Georgette Crepe, with Cascade effect, and Bisque stitching, in Navy, Brown and Plum. 5.75 A dressy model of Georgette Crepe with White col lar and Vestee, featuring the vogue, braid trimming, in shades of Navy, Green, Brown, Plum, or Black. 8.95 A clever model of Georgette Crepe, stitched in Bisque, smart surplice effect, in Navy, Gold, Brown, Flesh or White. 8.95 A .smart model of Georgette .Crepe, with the new crushed collar and cuffs of White Satin, Wool embroid ered in contrasting shades. Navy, Brown, Green or White. 10.50 Women's Shetland Sweaters- Floor New fancy weaves, heavy weight, Shetland Sweater with Sailor or coat collar, with full belt or sash. Two tone effects, in narrow stripes of Corn and White, Rose and White, Copen and White, Lavender and White, Green and White, Black and White or all White. 7.75 Children's Dresses New Fall models, revealing the desir able materials in vogue, in Lawns, Dimities, and Nainsooks, featuring embroidery, tucks, featherstitching and French dots, in ma chine and hand-made models. According to Materials and Styles. .75 to 12.50 In the LilipUtian Bazaar 4th Floor Exclusively Sixes 6 mos. to 3 years Reg. Trad Mark Children's Coats New Fall models, revealing the inspira tion of Paris, in the season's most favored materials, in Broadcloth, Wool Velour, Cheviot, Fancy Checks and Cashmere, in White or Colors, fur trimming featured on many models. According to Materials and Styles. 4.25 to 29.5D Daily Motor Delivery to Suburban Points. You Never Pay More at Best's siiiiifi embodying: the new style features and presenting the fashionable, materials, colors and trimmings for the Autumn sea son, are now ready for selection. (Ready-to-wear Department Third Floor) Ten Thousand Yards. of Black Dress Silks will be placed on special sale, commencing to-morrow (Monday), at prices that are unmatchable for the meritorious qualities offered. 36-inch Black High-lustre Satin per yard $1.45 40-inch Black Skein-dyed Satin per yard $1.85 52-Inch Black Satin Duchesse, per yard 2.35 52-itnch Black nigh-lustre Satin Duchesse per yard $2.90 Mail and Telephone Orders will receive prompt attention. from Wargalne Lacroix are an Important feature of the new im portations, particularly appealing to the woman of fashion. Les Corsets "Sylphide" and "Etblle" ' are made exclusively for B. Altman & Co. by Madame Lacroix, the famous French originator. (The Corset Department, Second Floor) Fashionable Hats evolved in B. Altman & Co.s own ateliers, but equaling in beauty, charm, and elegance of material the exquisite Paris creations from which they have been cleverly adapted, offer a pronounced advantage In price with no diminution of style. Original French Model Hats although of very recent importation, will be offered to-morrow and Tuesday at unprecedentedly low prices (Millinery Department, Third Floor) Autumn Importations for the Embellishment of the. Home are features of special importance in several Departments. Particularly interesting to those about to furnish or re-furnish the Winter residence are the ffolflowang: Oriental Rugs (Fifth Floor) A remarkable collection of Antique Chinese Rugs, recently received, challenges the atten tion of all who can appreciate artistic floor coverings. The major part of this shipment consists of small-sized rugs which will compel admira tion for their beauty of design, color and workmanship. The prices are moderate. Upholsteries and Draperies (Fourth Floor) The new and very large assortments for Autumn and Winter have been collected, with a lavish but discriminating hand, from the world's leading manufactories. Tapestries, Damasks, Plain and Striped Velvets, Taffetas, Block-printed Linens and. many other varieties are shown in the sec tion devoted to fabrics; also there is an attractive display of Japanese Portieres and Screens, handeniibroldered on satin. Of special interest is a collection of Over stuffed Furniture, as well as a number of models of foreign origin, in period effects. The Department of Interior Decoration will place expert service at the disposal of pros pective clients desiring to make selections. Lace Curtains (Fourth Floor) A splendid assortment of fine hand-imade Lace Curtains, Lace Panels and Bedspreads has just arrived from Europe, including a rare collection of Hand-made French Fitet Lace Window Panels, originated by and exclusive to B. Altman & Co. Orders for the artistic draping of windows will be executed under the direct supervision off experts. A Special Offering In this Department, to he commenced to-morrow, will comprise: Imported Hand-made Filet Lace Pane's each. . $9.50, 11.00, 14.00 to 45.00 Imported Hand-made Mario Antoinette Lace Curtains, pair $4.75, 5.85, 6.50 & 7.50 Decorative & Household LSmiens (Fourth Floor) The new shipments just arrived from s.'zr:.:. are especially interesting, en view of t-v increasing scarcity of hash-grade tire- Included are novel and most artistic dcr'f in Reception Cloths .and Scarfs, fccaut-: ornamented with faand-irnade Eaces, ",'. iously combining filet Etalien, point do 7e.- . and point do Paris with broderio A irt v. Exceptional values will bo octal nai.'e to-morrow and Tuesday in the follovaaji: each Linen Damask Tablecloths 52.40, Z.m, 3.75 5: Linen Damask Napkins per dozen . . $3.35, 3.75 c: 4.: Wxfflf kwtm-M&vem Attaint, &ro fork Qltr-!mittli6trrtt telephone 7000 murray hill (Eljtrtg-fiftl) Btxtst VlfV4,M,iJ, f t V . J. - i .