The evening world. Newspaper, January 9, 1901, Page 12

VICE REPORTS. Cok, Erhardt Talks of Police and Nixon Stands Firm. ‘The Tammany Five retired from public view, to-day, eclipsed by the Citizens’ Committee of Fifteen who met at the ‘United Charities Building this afternoon, *evera! committees made reports, chief among them being that of Col. Erharst, which has in hand the work of investigating, Col. Erhardt would not gay anything about his staff or their work, ‘Asked it pele! Ballers OS the setnoerty ‘of Purtfer Nixon Five, he sald he aa ‘put See 2 Evening World reporter asked healt if he beloved tat Chairman Nixon hed se- cured evidence upon which to es the Indlotments of members of the “protec- tlon combine" Col. Erhardt replied: “There {s no politics in the Police De- partment; no poilttce in the police busi- ness. A policeman {s a policeman, and nothing else. That's his politics, his re- Ugion and his business. “Why, I remember one instance nen, I was‘a Commissioner of Police when roundsman took off his badge and Tad {t on the desk rather than testify againat « follow officer. “Everybody remembers the fate of Harry Hill. That ws after I had Icft the Police Board. Harry Hill ran a comparatively respectable place in Hous- ton street. Nobody was ever robbed in his place. Nobody was ever thrown out. Nobody was allowed to get ugly drunk there. * ‘He was paying the police. They made some extra assessments, and Harry Hill, supposing all the time that the blackmail scllected from him went to the Commissioners, went around to Headquarters to complain. “An officer or two was ‘broke,’ but Harry Hill's fate was sealed. They drove him out of business. He tried again In Harlem, but they drove him out again. They wouldn't lot him do business any- whero in or near New York, and he died practically a pauper. “There is only one way things in New York to a pr tion, ang that is to completely tue the Police Department. "I have been quoted as saying I fav- ored the Police bill framed by Judge Cohen. Now I nev: know what It provides. thon I don’t me: of ite form b: to restore mmission and ‘Tae Police ¢ sion will be helpiess unless there is a complete reorganization of the force.” NIXON STANDS BY HIS THREAT. ‘Gullty Ones in Tammany Will Be Punished He Declares. Lewis Nixon, Chairman of the Tam- many Committes of Five, was acen {o- day by a reporter a «attention called to the statements that the gam- Dlers had pald $09 each for protection, and that they had decla nad received ample protection and had noth: ing to complain of. “This is no de Nixon’r reply. tection was given fur So) the extra asnessment of £0 Just before the election be for campaign purposes ehows how these men were willing to take others], by the throat and force them to the last.” Mr. Nixon was asked whether, If tt should be found men high up in the councils of Ta y had been guilty of levying bluckmall, the Committee woail Proceed against them for the pury Of purging the organization. “I do not like the word purge, Nixon rep: “Hut you may wured that they punished.” One member way would tribute from Mr, tas would be it Binder ust wey ftude to Mr. Crok: —$—<——_- Frederick Cantdel! Island for Six Mo: Dr. Frederck A. Cantdell, a dressed physician about thirty age. appeared in the Went Side Police Gourt this morning accompanied by hie father, nk Cantdell, of 29 Van Dam avenue, Dr. A. Moore, of the City Hoppiial, on 1 there and told Magistrate Pool that the Youngs man wax addicted to the use of Morphine, oc @ physical wrecl fhe) rald that his father wanted him @ent to the City Hospital to eee If h gould not ehake off tn Sits ae ares ment there. A complaint - against tne young man wi ingly. duken. and he was sent « for mix Sent to the sell Reason for jaer's Dlanppenrance, (Special to The Evening World.) “ATLANTA, Ga., Jan. 9.—Some persons are inclined to question the kid- jof Frank Bass Frazer, son of ww Frazer, of Bullock County, under suspens‘on, not to repu er tated Of the Institution on Dee. that.was an infraction of their years of ckwell'n iniand, was alao | | nd whiskey, and was |» 2nd Floor. Fine Nainsook, long and) short slips, trimmed with lace or edging of embroid- ery,—a variety of models, 40, 60 and 80 cents. Hand made long Slips,—! finer quality nainsook,— finished with embroidery or| lace, $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50, Value $4.45, $1.65 and $2.25. JAMES McCREERY & CO., Twenty-third Street. STATE REPORT ON BELLEVUE. Inspector Hill Describes Condition of Affairs in Hospital. (Rpeclal to ree Eveniog World.) ALBANY, spector R. WV Hl, was detalled to investigate and report upon the condl- tUona existing in Bellevue Hospital, made a report to the State Hoard of Charities this afternoon. He says his ‘nvestigution showed that tho whole aystem at Belleyaa has been radleally wrong, Inspector HiIl details the charger -| made by Commirsioner Keller and says -J other charges will be made. He saya: “The Investigation haw revealed i gen- eral lack of discipline and a perfunctory attendance to duty a f the Institution. O taff there weems to have b uence, the whole tone of the Institution hax been ‘ery tow. “In spite af the ordera of the Com- missioner, subordinates have done the things which were forbidden and have brought discredit upon the whole service, Some have seer cruelty and abuse of patients and have remained silent, tal- Ing {tas a matter in which they hal no Intereat. “Order have been temued for the dis- missal of all unpald help, and of all given to the drink habit, but the Inves- Ugation revealed the presence of at least twenty-seven unpaid helpers, and the fact was apparent that a very large per- centage of the pald help were given to drink. “The service has been of the cheapest character, ‘The huspltal las been what one of the Executive Committee of the Medical Loard called it in the confer with Commissioner Keller, ‘a ence complote change of employees: will for, with a few notable ons, Inefficiency, callousness and \dleness characterize those who are em ployed to do the work of the hospital. "The teats of eMclency and zeal, of and sobriety, have not been Jit Ix by these that the new Superintendent can make Bellevue what it whould i model hospital, New Dutldings but a new spiry be satisfac ni re on ri did not act on Inspec- t and he will make an- sof Lunacy W. Parkhurst sald they had talked sand changes and He told them all and that ts dome, Jeclared themeelves ‘omnmibsston! tellovue alu salt they erward Mr, Keller's secretary con- p two commtsstoners through pavilion, ‘They visited every part of the female and male wards and ‘hen went through the hospital itrelt, PHILIP ARMOUR BURIED. annie Viewed Body of MIM- ire an It Lay in State. CHICAGO, Jan. %—Phillp Danforth ar Breat packer, who died Sun- At IL ALM. private ser- + Armour residencs, \ taken to the Ar- from noon unui 2 ace employves: ouses and other the dead mi) business Monatre. Services at the house were of the aime plest character, carrying. 0 pressed wishen of Mr Arm: attended only by the tam friends. Rey. Dr, Gunraulus cond: vices. ‘There wax 1 Sributes were the fu CHATTED AWAITING DEATH, Farmer Took Strychnine and nee fused Antidote, Abraham Suydam, seventy-two yearn old, a well-to-do farmer living at Franklin Park, N. J., after supper last the ex: were 1 clone 4 | life. might calmly anounced ¢hat he had taken strychnine, as he was tired of 9.—Charities In-}* vurted to-day in Grace-| A hurry call was sent for a phy-| sis THE WORLD: WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 9, 1901. FIFTEEN HEAR lenses OEE et STERN BROTHERS To-morrow Special Sale in their Hosiery Department Ladies’ Fast Black Cotton Hose with double soles, Ladies’ Fast Black Lisle Thread Hose, with double soles, Ladies’ Fast Black Lisle Thread Hose, Piain and Open-work entire length, 23¢ 29 48° Value 30c pr, Value 40¢ pr. Value 75c pr. Children's Black Cashmere Hose, ( sizes 5 to 8 39c¢ Ribbed and Piain, double knees and soles, Cc Value 75c pr. duet 48 Bedstead & Bedding Dep't A special line of 2°7.50 ® 10.50 White Enamel Bedsteads with brass trimmings, Reduced from *9.50 2 14.00 Brass Bedsteads $27.50, 31.00, 40.00 Formerly:from $35.00 tc 50.00 Mattresses Remade: Feathers Rencvited, West Twenty-third Street BROADWAY ANDITH ST JAMES MceCREERY & CO. SALE OF LINEN. SHEETS, PILLOW CASES, TABLE NAPKINS AND TOWELS. Continued Reduction of Stock. TWO THOUSAND TABLE CLOTHS. CLOTHS, 2x 2 yards, 5 fs 6 . $1.50, $2.00, $2.40 2x2% “ 4 6 . 6 $1.85, $2.50, $3.00 2x3 ce fi . . : $2.75, $3.00, $3.75 THREE THOUSAND DOZEN NAPKINS. 58,— : p A » $2.15, $2.40, $3.25 per dozen. 3-4,— 6 é 6 6 $3.00, $3.50, $3.60 ‘ Mu SEVEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOZEN HUCK TOWELS—hemmied and hemstitched, large size, $3.00 per dozen. SHIRTWAIST LENGTHS OF FLANNELS. Plain or with embroidered figures,—and Scotch plaid weaves,—handsome patterns,— attractive, ae and medium colors, 1.25 per waist length, Printed,—dotted, striped and figured flannels,—white, black or colored grounds, $1.00 per waist length. NEW GOTTON DRESS GOODS. Advance materials for Spring and Sum- mer Dress,—varied designs and colors in embroidered Swiss, Plumetis, Gauzes and all sheer fabrics, ‘BROADWAY AND11TH ST JAMES MeCKEERY & CO. HALF A TOWN [5 WIPED OUT. Jersey Court and Not a Cyclone or a Fire Did It. “INQUEST OVER TARRANT FIRE. Fire Captain Says Dan- gerous Chemicals Were Not Stored There. tor a delay of more than two m Coroner Bausch to-day began the nq Into the death of the seven victims the Warren street disaster, which o curred on the afternoon of Oct. 2. Many lawyera were In the court room when the inquest was begun, repr ng various Interests. James J, Walsh represented the District-Attorney's of- the The frat witness aworn was Cant, John F. Devanny, of Engine Company One-half of the town of Lincoln, N. J., which became famous five years axo be cause women were permitted to help olegt and hold office in the local govern: ment, has been legally wiped- off the nmap in the Court of Chancer: It ts that portion of the town tying on the south side of the’ Lehigh Valley Rall- road tracks, which constats of 100 acres. A purchase pricé mortgage was given to the late Capt. John Dayy, and recently In closing ‘up. bla entate the mortmame was forecl 2. After aoe the property a real es-| He said he inspected the bullding only tate company plotted. {t Into: nu-|a few day before the fire and found no violation of the law In regani to the ‘age of combustibles, 'rederick A. Bennett, of 273 Clausen Yenue, Hrvokiyn, maid ‘he was near the rants Building when the explosion arte. Heard the explosion,” he teatined, ‘and a second later I wi in a saloon a block away. I don't know whether I was blown there oF not. The inquest was adjourned until to- morrow. merous sireeta and In some places be- wan to grade them. A map showing the airvetx was fled in the Middlesex Coun- iy Clerk's oMce, but in order to make the survey binding It Was necessary to necure the Placataway Township Co: mittee to oMcially: proclaim the atreet This never done, In offecting the sottienient of the mort. kage yeeteraay the whether or not the eurvi mireot. foos must —— Quincy in Otterbours's Place. Corporation Counsel Whalen has Jesig- nated John D, Quincy:to act temporarily: ga attorney, y to the Department of. ree, Ings in ie saat Suse Qtterbours, bo Annual Sale of CORSETS. SHIRT WAISTS. A Various models, 5,009 Waists,—made of novelty silks,—Taf- White Coutil, fancy Broche fetas, Panne Satin, Satin Faille, and fancy and black Sateen, weaves. — $1.453 Plain and handsome models. Value $2.75, $3.25 and $3.75, A very extensive variety of pale shades, pas- tel, tints and deep colors. JAMES McCREERY & €O., $5.00, $7.50 and $10.50. Twenty-third Str¢et. These waists are recommended for the excellence of their workman. ship, cut and design. They are made and finished by experts, on the premises,—in the same manner as waists made to order. 4 JAMES McGREERY & CO., OW ON SALE. Twenty-third Street. " : ; 0 WORD ALMANA ne BEST EVER ISSUE eistatesic) SE eee 25(Gents:. < « By Mail or from Newsdealers, - Fhrich Bros. . “Getting in position” is of vital Ime portance to troops in battle. It is equally important in the battle of He wanted to be a carpenter, Tie wanted to tend a bar. He wanted to be a grocer, too, Or conductor on a car. He wanted to be a watch-maker, And goodness knows what not. 8o he tried a few want ads in The World ‘pnd now he's the blessed lot. Ehrich Bros. Unparalleled Sale of s P Ladies Cloaks, Suits and Furs. Greatest Selling New York Has Eber Seen. Most Remarkable Values Ever Offered, Ladies’ Kersey Fackets. : Fur S: ‘a I le Items. Entire Stoch of M. Freundlich, 43, 45, \ 47 West 4th St.. New York City. After: = Tea. | Each Day 3105P. | _ Restaurante | FOR $8.50 TO $ JACKETS, fine e kersey cloth. in tan, r, blue and Diack, full satin lined, elegantly tal- lored. Ladies’ Rox Coats. FOR: $14.75 STYLISH 26-INCH BOX “ : ahha 7.50 COATS, kersey, pebble cheviots and 2.9 OTE 36-00 Oe UINE S NARTEN GEOR, Oxford mixtures, storm and notch D SCARE Scluster, ofslargetalls. FOR $45.00 NEARSEAL JACKETS, new styles, handsomely lined. 10.0) FOR $22.50 BLACK LYNX SCARFS. FOR §8.50 LARGE MARTEN SCARFS, | 3.90 arse tails FOR $: 12.75 scani J 15 0 FORPERSIAN JACKETS, with chin- 0 ehilla collar and revers; also some with Baum marten collar and revers. 22 50 FOR $35.00 ELECTRIC SEAL JACK- ° ETS, extra fine quality, Hned in flnest satin, 95 0 FOR $150.00 GENUINE BEALSKIN - | a ‘JACKETS, new shapes, brocaded, satin lined. 4 95 FOR $10.60 LARGE « collars, full lined fn fine satin, all richly tailored. Lasies’ Seal Plush Coats. FOR $16.50 FINE Wi 25.0 PLUSH COATS, 1 storm collar, lined in fine satin; remely vtyiluh eifect. 8.50 Ladies’ Automobiles. 15 00 FOR $25.00 AUTOMOBILE COATS. e fine kersey, In tan, castor, blue and black, handsomely tallored, lned in finest satin. , Ladies’ Velour Blouses. FOR $32.50 FINE VELOUR 15 BLOUSES, maguidcently ratdede 5.00 .00 LONG BLACK MARTEN , Jetted and plain, all fine effecta. Plush Capes. | FOR $9,00 sorely PLUSH CAPES, 27 i FOX SCAPFS and inches long, fur trimmed, plain and BOAS. embroidered, 7. 50 FOR $15.00 LONG FOX BOAS and FOR Golf Cape: MAGAT RS: 36 inch ae 00 PERSIAN LAMB JACK- ij 2-50 is aaa exces eot 19 8 a Great Selling in Ladies’ Sutts and Dress Shirts. : Ladies’ Tatlored Ge ¢3 Costumes| Stylish Dress Shirts. S WRAPPERS, made with flounce skirt, white DRAWE LEG. *GINGs.s RAWEN Lea 49c ane lot ot rf ohtidcon colored COA’ manuvetstors samples coated sty’ ea) valve 5.98 und spec tne Gilbert Infants’ Domet Flannel ‘Ba cambric BANDS; speclalsssvccrre: eee tong nbnthe wpecial, Ipfants’ Merino and +SHIRTS and BAND Babten’ Worsted BOOTEES, spe Babies’ Worsted SACQUES, toed ae Special lot of nurses" Fosses! APRONS, FOR $12.75 TO. $16.50 ULAR $18.50 TO $20.00 TAILORED SUITS, broadcloth, x : JAC ADCLOTH SKIRTS, trimmed with band 10.00 ‘ibeline, chevlots and Venetians, ee ADS or sticchen satin, full faring. new back, finest perealing lined. 14.7. newesth effects. oe \7.9 finest ning, full flaring effect. FOR $60.00 TAFFETA SILK AND FINE CLOTH COSTUMES, FOR $17.50 TAFFETA SILK SKIRTS, richly appliqued, accordion Another Great W rapper Sale, Flannelette Wrappers to Go at Haif Price. Entire stock of test known manufacturers in New York. Every garment cut liberally. No skimped skirts. All nsw fall and winter patterns, erly made. a lot pri 2 iy ks Pacha pect ea er 3. 98 FOR $7.50 CASHMBRE TEA GOWNS, ribbon trimmed, very effece > je FOR, $2.00 AND $2.50 FLANNELETTE WRAPPERS, 3 9Bc Kresienn mals tne ten” “RAPPERS COO ME 114 QB Br 5.98 Tn Me at nage ss ee sole Men's $1.50 Shirts at 59c, 5,000 yards Cannale Striped Taffeta Silks, 22 inches wide, very ayy quality and all vite silk positively retalled|elsewhere at them so ridiculously low that we had io'agree not to advertise the name at, yard. z of the brand, However, the trade mark is stamped on every shirt, and SPECIAL OFFERING IN PLA cale shirtings, in the newest patterns, Figures, stripes and qualities, at, per yard checks, all hand laundered, with attached and detachable BLACK GROS-GRAIN PEAU DE SOIE AND SATIN DUCHESSE, - 8 | 98c band, worth $2.00, $1.50 and sie to-morrow at. ——— % Infants’ Wear, | jot of Mi ouing flannel ftripes nlzen 4 to 14 years, ner Fine Shoes hiro To Go at Less Than Cost of Material. & Co., Boston and Manchester, N. H., bought at a price that will permit us to sell them at less than: cost of ma- “Enamel, Box Calf, Vici-Kid and Frencn Calf; made in very latest, smart, snappy styles; strictly hand- ef. : pair made to sell at $5.00. We offer you choice at..-..-..++ . ‘ALSO 5,000 PAIRS MEN’S $3.00 AND|800 PAIRS MBN’S FINE CASCO/750 PAIRS MEN'S $1.75 SATIN patent leather, box calf, SHOES, tom cap. TOE LACE. BHOES spe- viel’ kid andicalf.. toe. special........ TAILORE: 5 4 ¢ 7.5 SCADA aE SERS rae ones mnpleriala,y full Latest Winter Fashions. FOR $25.90 TAILORED SUITS, fine selection of materials, all FOR $12.75 BROADCLOTH DRESS SKIRTS, beautifully trimmed, 35.00 beautiful styles, 9.9 plaited ruMe, stylish effect ADc LOH $100 FLANNELETTE WRAPPERS, elegant patterns, prop-) Iandsome lot of Cashmere THA GOWNS; 50 dozen to go at unheard fine patterns, brald trimmed. tive styles, choice colors. a More Excellent Sith Values. We. took all the manufacturer had—about 750 dozen, Bought $1.25. We closed out all the ‘manufacturer had and offer it * 69c) to-morrow we will offer very handsome madras and per- both Nght and dark coloring cuffs, open back and front, i in all sizes, from 12 to 18 Cc fine dress quality, heavy, with rich lustre, $1.19 values, at...... A ———° Immense Purchase Men's}... : umbrella rufmfie, fine: Cc. 20,000 pairs Men's Fine Shoes, manufactured by H..B. Reed terial. The purchase includes the finest of Patent Leather, sewed, custom made. Buildog, custom and opera last. Every $3.50 SHOES, made of CALF $2.50 LACE CALF LONDON) CAP 1.95 1.39 95c¢ i