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HARD TO DROP A.V. POLICEMEN, “It 1s easter to hang @ murderer than isa tol diamise a New Tek oo loens end keep him fron: getting jo! back through urte,” the ‘That etavoment was made to-iay by @ member of the Board of Police Com- “In the ase year,” he continued, “TW have had to pay out $130, salaries to men whi ave been stated by the courts. in unit seare/s vere cus @ long vacation for him on pay. One man {e to-day drawing $1,000 pen- aion from the Department and also etn $1,400 a year salary as a patrol- man.” B. Altman-4. 0. Neckwear Department. Saturday, February 9th. ECRU LACE COLLARS. 85c., $1.35, $1.75 Each Embroidered Taffeta STOCKS, to tie, 2 33c. Each, Black Satin “Tucked” BELTS, a « 45c. Each. White Sitk TIES, Persian Ends, = 5 90c. Each. | only ECRU LACE TIES. 9c., 25c., 38c. Each. s A Delivering the ‘Bundles.’ Jaman Crushem, guard on the has discovered a way to load ten jimes tho usual number of people into an uptown oxpress at night. Ho has offered the suggestion to the company and has been rewarded by aa addition to-his salary of 25 cents a week. en a crowded train starts uptown at night, and every one f# standing on somebody's toes, the guards still ery: “Move up In the centre there! Dlenty of room In the centre!" Mr, Crushem's frat plan was to have @ battering ram at the door of every car aut hammer the folk in when the var wax crowded. ‘Then he thought of using a hay press- er and bailing the passengers up. This Ube too expensive. “PUBLIC TORTURED? WE CAN’T HELP IT.”--B. R. T. Declare They Run All the|"s Cars Possible—Still Pro- test Grows. If you live in Brooklyn and have Deen getting “in the push’ ar the bridge and on the elevated cars every evening since the new arrangement of through trains, don't mind it! ‘Things are not half as bad aa they look and feel. ‘There aro crowds on the platforms to Ye sure, and more crowds In the cars, that is certain. But read General Man- ager James Brackenridge's views on the bridge management and be happy. Mr, Brackenridgo is a man of no mean ability; he knows more about the bil odoct fo Hapid Transit system than he will tell, but he gave an Evening World new bridge arrangement that Is de- cldedly interesting. Sie Bruckenridge was asked if the reasons, It Was A “There three bridge atthe Now > York. terminale” aa n Bridgo Railway Company. * tonal safety, and also to save time. Fromme How'd You Like to “LTO FLATTEN PATRONS, SO DOUBLING CAPACITY. Plan of Giant Clothes-Wringer Wins Its Inventor Honors and Reward. The Machine in Operation—first Process. Soeking Them Out Again. of heving an addition to the rolling elevators—like the one at Twenty-third street and Bixth avenue. There will be a pair of large rubber rollers, like those in a clothes wringer. ‘The people step upon tho elevator, are carried up to the top and run through ‘They come out fiat, lke paper dolls. ‘Two guards feize them, sort them into bales for the different streets uptown ‘These bundles are plied {nto the care and thrown off Ike newspapers at the right station. ‘Then they are simply thrown into a vat of warm water, whore they expand hurry’ off to their company can dis- and tle them up. to thelr natural apples or sponges, nally hit upon the original plan -elghts were through passongers. “We arranged to run a special car wanengers, to HCCOmmMoO- to facilitate travel for the seven-edghths. Carry More Passengers. “We are now running elghteen cara where we formerly ran sixteen, and we 5. umengers where we car- jo 18,000 under the oid mystem “It ‘there are complaints prabably made by wridge passengers, who think that they have to walk fur- ther_now than formerly. So a Kk wkde—but they nave that walk on the Brooklyn side at High at: reat. ; “Rut there is no ‘more crowding on the dridge platform now than under the old system; In fact not as much, for there are more trains, running under less than one minute headway, to take passengers Can't Be Helped. “Crowding in the cars? Of course the rowded and uncomfortably so an't be denied and It can't be Present time the cars on bridge are being. run up to the ii We cannot run any mor reporter some information about the 1 $848. In Octaber following the first M. jatform nearest to Park Row on the Eredgo was abandoned by iis company | 4 ponsl uncomfortably 8 axa measure of economy or for other | ad ta not. then f ae fault of the Brooklyn Rapid-Tranalt Company. “The iden that through trains w. Inaugurated an a measure of ¢ jatforms on the] I, 3 a Went Into effect we have two ad: he: “the one which has been re- ity abandoned, was Dullt by the! | “It in strange If Brooklyn people do ‘ook ly: not ike the new system. But 1 1. Those who don't would object to any change that did «ive each a weparate cur,’ Bo, ny eerie ba aey now will enjoy ther: from New York went as far as Mr. Brackenridge thinks you Brooklyn terminal and that the other! ought to do, because ‘Cn $0 plonsant?. THE LARGEST SCHOONER. Maine Ship-Yara W Monster Seven-Master. Feb. 8.—John P. Gor- t Franklin, on French- is been commissioned to ed recently partl: eo authorities reoune @8 & méasure insuring addi- “Et was found that about ono out of G engers in the elevated cars che ever saw. It will have seven um: have 4,000 tona net r ; 335 feet on the keel, 54 feet beam, 22 feat} & depth of hold and 18 feet draught in Tho frame will be up vefore July 4. fhe vessel is to i tree van; Dunbar Bre ‘ile will’ cost about Continuation of Clearance Sale of Winter Garments, I pie i at % recent prices. Fackets, of Kersey and Cheviot, 20 and 26 inches long; recent | prices $15, now | $7.50. Long Coats and Short Box-Coats, of Kerseys, Oxfords and Whipcords, black and tan shades, elegantly tailored garments; recent prices $30 to $35, now $15.00. Also 50-Sample Garments, including Velour and Silk Coats, Fancy Evening and Novelty Wraps; recent prices $40 to $100, now $ro to $50. Lord& Taylor, Broadway & 20th St. SPENT $435 00 “WO MONTHS, Davidson Ran Through Three Fortunes and Is a Bankrupt Now. In his petition in bankruptey, now pending, George Law Davidson says th his abilities umount to $%,2%, while his nominal assets amoun 0. Most of his debts are for Je owen $100 to the W, Minner for four, and the Leland Hotel also haw a clatm of $1,225 for board, Mr. Davidson, according to his has Inherited three fortunes, amou in all to $702.00), but none of then 1a him jong. 1 reelved $16,009 from ais When his uncle dled he recetved 1,00, which listed Inn months. Under the will of his mother a trust fund yields $1 annually to Mr, Davideon, but this not kept him out of debt. Mr. Davidson lives at the Motel Gre- noble with hi st wife was Miss ter Baldwin, of Point Pleas. nin a week after she ob- tained aw divorce from him Davidson married Miss Tallian Is Hall, of New York, the ceremony being performed in Jersey That wax In December, Davidson married Frederick (. Train, a lawyer. a STARTED FIRE FOR REVENGE. y{ Discharged Employee of Mussian OW Works Suapected. S.—Despateh- (Russinn Transcaucasia) way all the available hospitals are tied with sufferers from the fire, walle the sheds on the Fair Grounds ate filled with homeiess people. It in Delleved. the conflagration wax started by a diachurged employee for ine Purpose of revenge. a SE eh ihe Aen ey i . A, pleineyin and nn Rutledge Were Fi Be jay Number Sunday's World, NTOSHES. At 1.39—Of fine pin chec! At 1.98—O1 navy blue se made with double lengths frotn 34 est Clothing Reliable Clothing at Half Price and Less. Values Such as Are Seldom Offered. Men’s Suits and Overcoats that must prove interesting to you if you are in need of a suit or The suitings are all of this season’s newest stvles, in cassimeres, cheviots and worsteds, and were manufactured to sell at double the price we have placed upon them. both the regular Box QOvercoats and the newer style of Raglan, in a variety of the newest mixtures of the popular Oxford gray, likewise blue and black The assortments of both the suits and overcoats are very large, and in order to move them quickly your choice of Men’s Overcoats oF 6 95 . ° . . *. ight plaid linings, Eventin Made-to-Order Trousers Trousers Made to Your Measure at 3.43} LAST DAY TO-MORROW. “Tecsdayy——Beb sth: | Wednesday-Fob. 6th Brideeypeele-th: Saturday,-- Feb.-9th., To-morrow is the last day we make to measure Trousers of high-grade materials, cassimere, cheviot or worsted. Styles all of new, desirable patterns, this season’s choicest design: Hof such wide rang: taste may be suite: ‘cutters and the best workmen only are employed, assuring you the perfection of fit and finish expected of high-priced New York’s Gre The overcoats include kersey and Irish frieze. Men's Suits, Raglans at Boys’ All-Wool Cheviot Suits, dou-| ble-breasted jackets, 8 to tailors. Sale lasts until to-morrow night only; after that we will not accept further orders. t I Samples furnished so that you can compare the: materials with those made to order by tailors at $6.00, and if you are in any way dissatistied after the Trousers are made for you you may return them and your money will be refunded. SATURDAY, LAST DAY, TROUSERS TO ORDER. SPECIAL.— Uniform Trousers of color indigo dye made to measure during this sale only at the same Sale Ends To-Morrow, Saturday, February 9th. Sale of a Manufacturer’s Stock of Fine Fur Garments. Some we sell at 33c. on the dollar, others}; It affords an exceptional oppor- tunity for you to purchase an excellent fur}' garment at a moderate price. perfect in fit, beautifully finished and. latest in style. AD At $18.50- well as our $125.00 seal coats, (At $25.00" For one day only, Saturday, Boys’ Overcoats, 4 to 15 vears, in thenew Oxford grays,worth | $3.50, to-morrow only 0 Sale of a Manufacturer's Stock of Men's Shirts & Men’s & Boys’ Collars & Cutts. This is one of the most notable features of our} sale of manufacturers’ stocks. Its money savings to} you are among the rarest. ‘ Negligee and Laundered Colored Shirts, 50c. Stiff Bosom Shirts in all the latest designs of straight up and down stripes, beautiful patterns; in colored all-over tine percales; $1.00 and $1.50 values. Negligee Shirts of tine quality madras, in blues, pinks. oxbloods, helios and whiles; $1.00 and $1.50 values. Men's and Boys’ Collars, 6 for 25c. This is a special purchase of several thousand dozens of Men's and Boys’ Collars and Cuffs, which were purchased from a leading manufacturer at about Remember, they are all 4-ply. The styles are standing. and low or high turn- All at one-price—Six for 25¢. —Same qualities, link or round shapes. are sold only in half-dozen lots. No C. O. D. or mail orders. Main Floor, fith St. Ber Men’s 75c. 1.80 to-morrow only Men's All-Wool Trousers, some extra heavy weights, and $3.50 values, to-morrow only guaranteed pure wool and fast -Beautiful Near Sest Coats and} $ © They look as WA NVAAAAEATAVEDADAATEAULO DAA UOETEDORUEDARTENOLOULONSOUASIR TUNEL UURIONULUDESTAUOAUDAU TARA NUCAURUOUATONUDODETIIATIOS Rich Atlas Seal Coats, finest seal of its kind; also Automoe bile Coats of Atlas Seal, stylishly made; actual value from $55.00 to $60.00. Stylish Atlas Seal Coats, trimmed with minke sable fox, sable raccoon, Persian lamb and ermines, Some amuviig these worth as much as $75.00. Persian Lamb Coats, trimmed with chinchilla and mink; also Atlas Seal, trimmed with mink chinchilla; a few extra tine Automobile Coats in this lot. Fine Coatsin Persian lamb, Alaska seal, and broad tail, some plain and some trimmed with Hudson Bay sable and chinchilla, at remari ably low prices, Maffs to Match Coats at 2.98, 3.98, 4.98. See | $35.007 At $48.00—, one-third real value. Every shape imaginable, The Collars and Cutts Cuffs—6 Pairs for 40c. 5.98 ap to 15.00. An Immense Manufacturer's Stock of ond Floor, uth st, Sectiaa. Popular James Means Shoes. We have received a consignment of 3,000 pairs of these most popular shoes, which we will sell to-morrow This price is much under that regularly charged, and the sale offers an excellent opportunity for great savings to you. They are made with either single, double or triple soles, with leather or drill lining to the toes. Shetland calfskin, eather lined, with toe caps or plain toes; brown vici_ kid, with toe caps, drill lining; heavy-weight tan Russia leather, with leather lining and toe caps; storm calf, double soles, and Durham calfskin with leather lining, medium weight, toe caps or plain toes; also Shetland calfskin with clastic sides. Any style in the entire lot to-morrow at Main Floor, th #t Section. Women’s Plush Coats, $10.00. Look Exactly Like Sealskin. Like cut, made of selected seal plush and lined throughout with handsome shades of Skinner's guaranteed satin; high Medi collar and large revers; new dip front very newest styles; es up to 48 bust; special for Saturday, $12.00 and $15.00 26-in, Box’ Coats, for ons day only. Kerseys, cheviots, meltons and friezes; lined with guaranteed satin; made by tine tailor murrow only, very special, wear,25c at $2 per pair. last of the sea- fleece - lined Underwear, in Jaeger natural grays andecru. These Shirts} Wome: S are regular 75c. re Si) early to select ‘The balance of our stock of Winter Coats, ncluding Short jackets, Box Coats, Automo- piles and Ulsters, at less than half regular Special in Girls’ Dresses. p At o8c.—Plaid Dresses; have square yoke, belt and cuffs of cashmere of contrasting col- ors; full bertha ruffle around yoke; trimmed with brass buttons and braid of differents. inixtures; well mad@ and lined throughout; 74 sizes + to 14 years; value $1.25. At 2.25—Girls’ serge Sailor Suits, deep sailor collar, shield, collar and tie trimmed with silk braid; sizes 4 to 4 \Shaving Outfit, 98c. Complete Shaving Outfit, 98c. Sale of a Manufacturer's Stock of Children’s Reefers and Capes.} Such values as these area rarity outside of Bloomingdale's and this. sale of manufacturers’ stocks, Take advantage of them while you may. Children’s Coats, 1.99—Made of all- wool cheviot, bou th kersey, elaborately trimmed with fancy combination cloth amd lace small sizes—4, 6, 8, 10. years. have been reduced from $3.50, $4.50, $5.5 Children’s Reefers, 4.98—About 350, mostly in’ sizes 4, 6,5 and 10 years, though there are some 12 and 14 year sizes among them. the finest quality cloth, all shades and The real valuzs are $9.50, $5.98, $7.95, $5.98. s’ Golf & Military Capes, 4.95—Of tine plaid back rugs. finely tailored, Military capes of the very finest blue kersey, with hood and lining of finest red flannel, trimmed with gold buttons. Sale of a Manufacturer's Stock of Eyeglasses and Spectacles. an can show you just as large an assortment, just as but of course not such quantities. intage we give is the price, and other things being equal, that is the feature that interests y most. We place on sale to-morrow six lots of finest grade s popular to the high-cost goods, 1 Would have to pay to the exclus They are made of No doubt any first-class optici Coffee, Java Mocha and Maracaibo Sale of Manufacturers’ Stocks Specials in Dry Goods. But a few of §: They include. th prices about one-third of what y it} Limburger, eatra ti and Spectacles. Navel Oranges, dov., 20 Potatoes, fancy Rose, 12c. Pound Cake, per Ib., 15c. Spiced Wafers; per \b,, 9¢. Cooked Corned Beefor dyper th. 30c. | Sc metal all the way through; have been: sold regularly at $2.00 per pair. ‘These for to-morrow and the balance of the week, many attractions in this section, pron Gingham, 4c. Yd.--Ux-) 10:. Pillow Cases, 51,c. Each—Good i q : ) Sukoline Comfortables, 79c. ¢: tacles, in heavy nickel plate; the eyeglasses have the patent cork nose rest and the spectacles may be had in either the straight or riding! bows; opticians ask $1.00 for these. At 45c-t titted with periscopic are skeleton frames, and the spectacles either straight or riding bows; sive opticians ask $1.50 for these. he celebrated goldoine and silverine Eyeglasses | and Spectacles, impossible to tarnish | or break, as they are made of solids BLOOMINGDALE 3d Ave., 59h and 60t! Boiled Ham, } the ; —Eyeglasses and Specta- Roast Beef, tender, sli Manzaniila Baby Olives, pint bottles, ; frames, solid gold nose silex. crystal lenses. = frameless, solid gold sp are either riding or straig’ licians ask $2.50 for no better. 15c. olland Milchner Herring, ke sses and Specta- 1 -| English Smoked Bloaters, larce tish, inings, 5 ':c. Ya— 0 de, 5 ble Damask, 29. Yds —6}3 inches wide. w York | 25c, Huck Towels, 1Sc. Each—Are.}) phin and hemstitched; one lot_of all}: linen damask, with knotted fringes, and an extra barge size of Turkish tg 2 4 Whole Wheat Flour, 10-!b. bay, 34c. ¢ 12! Smoked Sardines, in oil, best, im ported, can, Uc. —Genuine Brazilian pebble Eyeglasses and Specta- ‘The eyeglasses have patent cork Mills and Fruit of the Loom: cians ask} Condensed Fllkk, best, fill wevht, | 19°. Brown Sheeting, 101%;c. Yd.—| Our 106, cans, Be. straight or riding bows; opt Mala Floor, Near Rotunda, imp ee wo cocoa anna ea enees: a OOMINGDALE BROS. BLOOMINGDALE BROS., | BL ropa co = BLOOMINGDALE BROS., 3d Ave., 59th and 60th Sts. AVOUT ATETEUEDOEEURYD THTLESERGEETESETIUNENOUTOUTOHEDEOORTONDES { BLOOMINGDALE BROS., 3d Ave. 59th and 60th Sts, 3d Ave. 59th and 60tb Sts.