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Thousand More police Asked to End Auto Peril Increase W ill Bo Urged Be fore Grand Jury Now In- I vestigating Trai?ic Condi? tion^ Within This City Cars Killed 702 in 1919 ____-? Magistrate McAdoo Gills for Special Court to Deal With Motoring Vccidents Recommendation for a substantial Increase in the number of traffic police be made by the add;- ; now investigating i metropolitan tram;- conditions. Announcement of this wa' made yes? terday by Moses R. Ryttenberg. As? sistant I1 str :t Attorney, at a dinner E ?,??:-, under 'uc auspices of the Njw tjonal Highways Protective Associa? te in the H ??? W oleott. Mr. Rytten g, ? .? . rpe of the investiga? tion, f. It! rease might bo "con sijcrab'v more than ?.000." The ? nr.et was a round table dia e ,.'- i c.cf-gr.cd to re? duce what v ? '"New York's de? plorable accidents." ]? was ' ? I in by Chief Mag? istrate W Magistrate W. ge P. Le Brun, seere ?try to the cl :al examiner; the. motor v. nissioners of several neighboring states and others through whom the present traffic laws are c '.reed. Death Record of Autos Mr. Le Br n said that in the first fight m ie current,year there resulting from In 1P19, he said, '.ero v hieb 87 occurred a*, cor: nsus that a license to > easily ob ? ?nab! '? i . State and" that a more rigid mts. tried the pres polici men and paid : ? . n 1,000 corners ' lered unsafe e they are not I be a competent e of them, and ild 1 transferred ' ' s '. ' traftic at ot'^er ? >uld not le * o the traf . de at ence. the automobile of crime, a ? ' ; ?!? better cm if community at any of the ' e condition is may perpetrate gh-powered n as it r< lates to ' ? .. .'? is ! of the greate >i : i e ty. It co u ? ' ? iiiMiMiw. ? i.? mwiTrmnmi by the placing of a policeman at every comeri" Auto Fatality Court Urged Magistrate McAdoo also recommend? ed the establishment of a tribunal to deal exclusively with crimes and ???dents resulting i? death, wherein miVr hnvleo i1 'Ulto,nohi!e *???? might have their day m court. This plat? wa suggested rece ntlv by Magis? trate Nolan, Majfistrate Cobb said he bHievor] the power tu revoke licenses should ho reposed m magistrates in tead of [odsr "-;-. as it doc: now, solely with the ;- , retary of Mate. He al o recommended bility of drivers. ' "as the ce nd ..- is." ho said, "v.*en jan operator hit? and maims or kills ; a pedestrian it is a gamble whether or I not he has anything from which dam? ages might bo recovered. Under our i present loose laws any one at all can obtain a licuiwo. I have even had a number of cases in which the exami? nation has been passed by substitution. 1 behove every applicant should be , rigidly examined as to his antecedent* ??? well as to his ability to drive i , would even recommend that the finger prints of all license holders be ket on for purpose of identification in cases where drivers seek to evade re por nbihty." Other suggestions were that the law ide to suspend automatically the '?'?'"; ' ?j ??'? driver after an accident until an investigation. Whole wheat is a food, not a fad. Devitalized white flour is the fad a product of modern civilization, which casts aside the vital bone-building, muscle-making food elements in the outer shells of the wheat. At Your Grocers ?ML -a F. H. BENNETT BISCUIT CO. N. Y. Makers o) Whwisicorlh Whnlr Wheat ! lour ^M^^^?m^^^^^smEaMm^^^s^^^ ::^rz' ?<v m ? ;,,.- ? !-???? ?? N? C? r-'lK :';"'-1 ?^ ft ? VI ?*kf?/A\? ?lilil? -JS?MP?] ?rVEi-_^; TRADE MA5R ?"? rate??* Trie?? $2.50 Pi E. / - 9 N? P?>fYFE"f*T?f>M against chill ng of the ?-J rrO??L.kJUL??>! b^y. often ? fore. VV-?S?*^ runner of colds, pneumonia and rheumatism EVERY GARMENT ?{?"*, j and canrantecd not to shrink. Fine Cray Winter Weight i : :r qualities. V*M'2 fine Gray Stirer We?r?t, > I to $7.00 Fin^ Worsted Merino, 1 Per G'-irriient Medium weight. / Re?u??r Size?. For Sale by Leading Dealers RDBERT HEB ? &QBE&H? Wh??ssab? .Xicxrrrhirtirsi ??A Write "ferr "irooahxt???mHibcc?tlh ag,? Your* ?w ?la? A-sKirrrr. Ehr-ii i-. ' *fV ,. ." THE CUASTCNtC'.jnY KNITTING CO ?H Z-5 ? -?? """J -*\ 't? gl*stonbury. Conn ir^'aSB?BBBWBCTBES? i )r?lr?''&8?& *' '^SSr?fe'v" t! t4H? I ?Eli reflecting our supreme effort in the development of topcoats for the man.of sound, but critical judgment OPCOATS of a character that mark an epoch in the presentation of topcoats?ready for ^_^ service. They surpass any of our previous efforts and today admit no competition inso? much as they are exclusive Saks productions, inspire*! by our own designers, and not yet oil the bench long enough to enjoy Vac inevitable flattery of reproduction. J hey are masterpieces in topcoat making, appealing especially to men of Metropolitan life.and habit. Raglans, Set-in Sleeve Models, single or double breasted, patch or slash pockets, in everything from herringbone weaves to the most conservative Oxfords. $43 to $83 Broadway aks&ttmnjiamj at 34th St. aks ^Olampatttj Broadway at 34th Street Specialists in Apparel Thursday?We Shall Hold a Most Remarkable Sale ot Women's Ultra-Smart Suits At $45 ?300 in the collection, not one in? tended to retail at less than $59.50 ANDSOME fur trimmed and strictly tailored suits, expressive of t?he very latest suit modes shown in Paris. Some are in ultra-smart box coat effect, others are trigly belted, and still more have large fur col? lars of Nutria or Oppossum. Excellent range of materials ? Duvet de Laine, Yalama, Velour, Silvertone, Oxfords, and Wool Jersey?each exqui? sitely silk lined and warmly interlined. F:our styles pictured. Fourth Floor Women's Fashionable raps and Coats Special $39*50 Skilful draping inspired by Paris ? graceful lines that give distinction w ?smartness that is held by careful needlework?are embodied in these wraps and coats at $39.50. Developed in Velour de Laine, Heath? er-cord Bolivia, Duvet and imported Tweeds, some with fur collars. All fully silk lined. Tuo styles pictured. Fourth Floor cReal Hair Cap *!S[ets Special 85C Doz. Made of real human hair in all shades except grey aad white. Main Floor ?"?WE Women's Lovely Fail Blouses Very specially priced at Blouses that will permit you to feel at home any? where? for they arc truly good-looking and in excellent taste. Fashioned of soft Georgette Crepe or gleaming satin, in ovcrblouse or tuck-in models, in the smartest light and dark suit shades. Imported Shetland Sweaters From England? and Especially Fine At Such a Low Price $3.95 So light in weight they will it comfortable under the snuggest coat?so warm that you will find great comfort in possessing one. In all light and dark colors now in vogue. Third Floor Thursday? Misses' Modish SUIT* ?in those styles which are characteristic of youth? Special $42.50 How youth will enjoy their .slender lines, their quiet dis? tinction and unusual charm. Developed in Chamois Velour, Silvertone and Silvertip Velour in a variety of models to sat? isfy the most fastidious taste. Sizes 14 to 18 years. Colors : Beaver, Java, Dryad, Nanking and Navy. Second Floor Black Vachette Fitted Cases Special $12.50 The best value in week? end cases to be seen in New York. Silk-lined and fitted with comb, brush, mirror, soapbox, nail and tooth brush holder. Pictured. Main Floor 'Beginning Thursday? oA Sale of Women's and Misses' Oxfords REGULARLY $10 At ?95 The vogue for Oxfords ?s unabated?so this sale affords an excellent opportunity to get good shoes at a very low price. These have all been taken from regular stock, and are unequaled values. Leathers : Patent calfskin, gun metal, tan J Russia calfskin and Brown kid, made with welted soles and Cuban heels. In addition, <we offa Women's Specially priced at $2.50 The smartness of these spats is undeniable?for they are in new, high-cut, 10-button model, silk bound and fit to perfection. Colors: Fawn, Tan, Grey and Brown. Second Floor For Thursday Only?A limited quantity of Dinner Corsets REG. $10, 12.00, 13.00 and 15.00 Special $9-50 Made of flesh color silk and linen Broche in waist line or medium top models, with or without elastic insert. Plush under front steel. Daintily trim? med with ribbon or lace, and fitted with heavy mercerized hose supporters. None C.O.D., Exchanged or Credited Third Floor Women's Satin Afternoon FROCKS ?Duplicates of those uehaie been selling at $49 50 $39.50 Satin for afternoon ? satin for street wear?the favored material for the new social season. Several delightful models are featured?one embroidered in white satin beads, others adorned with ruffles or novel tunics ? each wonderfully chic. Sizes 34 to 44. Colors : Navy, brown and black. Fourth F loo,.