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i THE WORLD: WEDNESDAY EV! 1901. ING, MAY THIEF IN SOLDIER GARB BY PLUCKY WOMAN. CAUGHT 4 PLUCKY WON Phebe it fetelebste ite ieletelei-t Burglar Caused Wild ; Panic in Tenement, Inmates Mistaking Noise of Mrs. Betts’s Struggle for Alarm of Fire. A bueglar, fully dressed In the faticu uniform of the ca toa wiht - |b dows fought climbed each other In the rrow hall- these | 01 ald of ways for the privilege of getting down the tod sloiotort leieinieiiciei-riciei-ivicieint SAUGHT IAN AND BURGLAR SHE urglar because he seemed afraid to stools, mirrors, kitchen utensils and | {street a front Ldled wit nh and today Twelfth Salvage \" in od, Horses of a .| Corps Wagon Fell, but Men Escaped. —— T TO RUY Of 1 swond-hand mach in the Sunday World. PETE nero eer amen ANY The hex way to go vhout It is to advertise 46 ped to} TOLOTHE TRUTH “Gypsy Queen,’’ Whose r |ter the shooting, and the police have not |been able to find him. ain had a premonition of hee hb. All day Sunday, white she w ng fortunes, the nine-spot of apa wn among fortune-tellers as the | kept coming to the top, husband shot her she kept she knew death was coin- DEATH CARD | de 1 been with the. svpay Sunday, id demanded ‘othes,'’ safd she: Husband Shot Her, Expired. ax found that from the slide picturesque and ng her assocl- ¥ Queen.” Mrs THEBIG STORE CF * SIEGEL x iin, RECT AL AT TRE FOUNTAIN, Our Opening Spring Exhibit and Sale ot Wisses’and Children’s White Dresses WILL BE HELD THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. MAY 2D, 3D AND 4TH, When More than 2,000 of the Nowest and Prettiest Dresses of the Spring and Summer Season of 1901 will be shown for the first time here or anywhere. The materials are Point d’Esprit, Organdies, Lawns and other fabrics of the finest texture, cleverly fashioned into dainty, stylish and appropriate dresses for the debutante, the sweet girl graduate or for - |S! ce 3 . included 5 3 . . . . : “eam pretty, atrong and 1 quem 1 it she Market Coury the man | | Confirmation. It’s just such a collection, in short, as cannot fail to win the “Well L guess yes." waa the comment ny D> stationed’ at Fort | admiration of all who see it. The prices, too, will appeal forcibly to all, as f the rueful burglar. “Il slways was «Point. He Is three di a Unfortunate In my affairs with the Fairer eee they are very moderate, to say the least—so much so that you will be quickly building isa fv ied from top A children are Fight with Barglar. top floor in a rear apartment Hives Louts Bechelman, his wife and Jacob Kirschenbaum. About 5 o'clock Kirschenbaum awoke to see a man rifling his trousers. With a yell he sprang up and seized him. At the same time the Bechelmans saw an- other burglar in their room, and the five people fought thelr way out into the hail. Here burglar No. 2 broke awny, ran to the roof and escape!. ‘The burglar tn the grasp of Kirachenbaum fought him off and was about to escape. ment next ran out tn the street station who was dresved {n the fatigue of the regut. John Palme: orm. + was found to be rs in his py. ed he was attached to the f& HAT SAVED HIS LIFE. ‘Weston, Burled by Cave-in, Had Air to Breathe. aFrank Weston, a plumber, of Plain- fleld, N. J., wan saved from death you~ terday by a derby hat he wore. He was working In a trehch four feet deep, on Park avenue, when the earth eaved down, entombing him. His brother dug him out. he miff hat had kept the earth from closing about’ the man's mouth, but he was almost exhausted nen taken (rom the trench, SHIPPING NEWS. ALMANAC FOR TO-DAY. fun rises,..5.00/8un sete...6.85|Moon sets... THE TID! 3.41 Low Water, Adirondack Mildebrand Vietort 7 Point, ix pockets were a diamond giana | cutter and w bottle of drops, presumably | knock-out droy He had f na “1 Was AOU! tO ket d so oT Just grabbed | nd chok. INCOMING STEAMSHIPS, DEE PO-DAY. enien Trader Antiarp. liter ah Trader, ANCwarD. Coledeatan, Liverpool. dupl : ! « Ltbon, | Wired two hours for the tenants ‘ble property which t of windows when asked why he was in the tenement. laughed ax If he did not care. Palmer was held by Magistrate Po fn $1,009 ba'l for examination. ip thelr 5 d thrown jc started. her-beds, pictures, chai, oamp- HIGH-CLASS MERCHANDISE. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STOCKS OF JAMES McCREERY &C0. On Sale at the Every Day Is Interesting. Merchandise and Prices Are Back of Our Words. Dollars never possessed such buying -power as now. Nowhere else do they buy as much as here. There is no mystery about it. C. nsider the cause—share the benefits. The character of the goods strengthens the appeal and gives dignity to the sale. See the goods. RIBBONS: The Unusual Is Happening. As Near Nothing a Yard as We Dare Mark Them. All over the main floor special tables have been_ar- ranged for the quick distribution of these ribbons. Fine ribbons, if you please, all silk, and of such shades and quality as will delight particular women. Ribtons for bows, ribbons for millinery uses, ribbons for dresses, ribbons for florists, ribbons for confectioners, ribbons for fancy work, ribbons of every wanted coloring. Not’ a shortcoming in beauty, nor a flaw ot any kind—a price tumble, that’s all. Knowledge of such facts prepares for appreciation of the really exceptional values—almost 72 inches go to the yard as far as price is concerned. But attend the sale. It will give to you ideas of the extent and economy of the offerings as nothing else can. 38c. yard for McCreery’s 60c, Quality—5 to 7 inches wide, 18c. i5c. 125C, yard for McCreery’s 202. “ ‘The assortment includes Tatfetas, Peau de Soie, liberty Satin and Leuminéux Ribbons; soft and fine, rich and lustrous; ribbon-pleased purchasers will cast merry twinkles of approval upon them. And all are offered at prices, we believe, which will never again buy them. Vidnllerbu Vi drneltrb ——, FORMERLY sToRr or FORMERLY $TORE OF JAMES McCREERY & CO./JAMES McCREERY & CO, yard for McCreery’s 30c. “ —&5 inches wide. yard for McCreery’s . 25c. “ —4%4 inches wide. —4 inches wide. oso a ana onat ee mUen LU) 7 made against. hime but laughed when and readily convinced that it would be a waste of time and patience to attempt to have these garments made to order by the dressmaker or to make them at home yourself in the old-fashioned way. Here are some details as to styles and prices that will surely interest those for whom these dresses ; | are intended, as well as their parents or guardians: POINT D'ESPRIT DRESSES, | POINT D'ESPRIT DRESSES ee, fos debutantes ene erecualesy | for confirmation. elaborately trimmed with ribbon and tucked chiffon, ' Waist solidly trimmed with baby ribbon, full flounced with double graduated flounced skirt, a ides with fe y ‘J y rows of ribbon to waist handeome dress a 25. 00 line, a very pretty design, at 72, 75 POINT D'ESPRIT DRESSES, ] PA = for debutantes and graduates, i a EAWN PRESSES trimmed abundantly with broad ribbons, solidly tucked : waist and French flounced skirt, a very Entire dress trimmed in a most elaborate and original stylish dress at 78. 00 manner with broad needlework,the skirt made 9. 50 \in the new French flounced shape, at e WHITE ORGANDY DRESSES — for debutantes and graduates, trimmed exquisitely with | WHITE LORGANDY: DRESSES Valenci 1 in 2 rode Liat Gh Meal pa vee Yoke of Swiss needlework and Val. inserting, fitted {ppiettects ebeeeh weieritraany, rows sot Vetects 79. 75 pieces over shoulder, triple ruffled gored 72, TE ° lo moar skirt with Val. lace, a beautiful dress, at WHITE INDIA LAWN DRESSES for little girls. | WHITE ORGANDY DRESSES for debutantes and graduates, daintily trimmed with a pounced art 7.7 50 Made in the new long waist style, with ample tuck- ing, hemstitching, lace and embroidery end Se ui ribbon trimmings, at 2 95 Also, a vast variety of pretty styles in new and original manner, WHITE ORGANDY DRESSES Seeetin: GIRLS' LAWN DRESSES with rows of lace, at | tor debutantes and graduates, i | ] allover Jace yoke of waist, prettily trimmed with baby rts pete eat M ee 175° 9.50 ribbon bows, skirt flounced and trimmed with x) 75 ° 01 for all ages, Val. inserting, at from 5 i AEY. And a great many styles of POINT D'ESPRIT DRESSES ! for confirmation. { DAINTY ORGANDY DRESSES FOR GIRLS, | Waist trimmed with ribbons forming squares and skirt | ages 5 to 16, at with clusters of ru’ forming points, a very chic 2-piece dre: i 19. 75, i Men's Shoes and Oxfords | Ht Halt Prive The bargain is all in the buy- ing. We bought these Shoes and Oxfords from a leading shoe manufacturer at a very low figure for cash, otherwise we couldn’t afford to offer them at such phenomenally low prices. They’re mostly tans, it’s true, but tans and other light shoes will be as stylish and popular as ever this Summer in spite of the cra e for patent leather. If you haven’t bought your warm weather footwear yet, and most of you haven't, here’s a chance that you ought not to miss if the saving of money L4S | J is an object to you. Men’s Shoes, worth $2.50 a pair, for These are of tan calf and kid, also of black calf, all sizes in the lace styte. Men’s Shoes and Oxfords, worth from $3.50 to $4.60, for There's a wide range of seiection in this lot, such as Shoes of Russa Cal’, in several attr | ] Shoes of Tan and Black Vici Kid; Oxfords of Ru Calf and Vici Kid, in several n> | | have Goodyear welts and all sizes are to be had in both the Shees and the Oxo. | | hnndred pairs of Sample Shoes inclvded in th’s lot, mostly in size 7. 5 255 Men’s Shoes and Oxfords, worth from $1.00 to $5.00, for ° These are armong the biggest bargaing ever offere! here or anywhere else. There are dozens ot styles ! Hof shoes in all leathers and in all sizes in both the shocs and Oxtor.'s, although the greater number are of Tan | ] Kid and Russia Calf. styles. All also several Wo guarantee every pair of Shoes and Oxfords sold by us, except those mode of Patent [eatker. i ne oe 5.90, 6.90, 7.909, 75 ye | These suits are made cf strictly all woollen material tationery and Gngraving. Why should you pay fancy prices fer either when it isn’t at all necessary? Ho other house keeps a larger or finer stock of correct and fashion- able stationery or employs more skilful, experienced eugravers than we do, and no other house is willing to accept orders on such a small margin of profit. That’s why we can save you money and why you ought to buy whatever you need in this line here. Investigate Our Speeral Combination Offer. 1 box of Paper and Envelopes (+> sheets of paper with ye ) match , 20 styles to choose froz per stamped olor desired with your monog am or initial, and also 50 cards and an engraved plate in Roman or bicck letters, in the latest and most correct styles, actually representing ) TSS $3.00 in value, all for oy S7. 25, instead of $1.75, 50 Cards and Engraved Plate, in old English style. A s $3.75, d 5 ‘ © S2. OO, vistas oe ances cla Ealiaeylene eae y | . p Women’s House Dresses and) | Wrappers. The sensible woman when at home throws style conventionality to the winds and goes in for. comfort and rest. These garments are the very kinds | most needed for this, and for Thursday’s selling we have marked them at unusually low prices. Women's House Dresses, of light and dark percels; good full skirt and waists prettily trimmed with braid; a very neat house garment, at Women's House Dresses, of lawn and percale; skirt and waist s:parate; shirt waist effects; of good designs, specially priced at Women's Wrappers, in medium and dark shades; good full style with ruffled skirt, at Women’s Wrappers--Emtroidery trimmed bretelles, deep flounce, Bishop sleeves, in a big variety of excellent patterns; worth 98 | $1.59; a choice to-morrow for V Spring Clothing ror Men& Boy. | You can thank the recent long and unprece- dented spell of bad weather for these great price: reductions, for had the weather been reasonably seasonable we wouldn’t even think of making these} 3 sacrifices at this time of the year. It’s our loss and} 3 your gain if you buy promptly while you may. ; Men’s Regular $15.00 Spring Overcoats E reduced to I. 00 t These fine coats are made of high grade Coverts, Whipcoris, Cheviots and Vicunes, in tan, olive, Oxford, gra black, in the box coat eect nd long English outes- garment style. The workmanship and linings are of the best. 2.00 Boys’ Regular $4.00 Spring Suits, of standard mills’ make, reduced to t and knees and other tn chotcest patterns, and are designed with reinforced wire well tailored, "Ages, 7 to 16. A Laces and Gmbrotderies. For the trimming of your Spring and Summer | | dresses and waists these are the kinds you should use, because they are extremely stylish and popular, and because they are to be had here at such reason- able prices in comparison with those charged else- where. French Valenciennes Lac: and Insertions, 1 inch wide, regularly 35c. per dozen yards, to-morrow, Point Venise Edging, 3 inches wide; Irregular Banding, 233 inches wide; Insertions, 2 inches wide; all regularly S0c.; your choice per yard, 25 Point Venise Elges, 5 inches wide, in a splendid assortment of pretty patterns, at, per yard (regularly 7Sc.\, to-morrow, 35 Point Margot, of the test workmanship, in handsomely designed patterns, 6 inches wide, with insertions to match, at, per yard . ‘rezularly $1.09, to-morrow, Point Venise All-Overs, 18 inches wide, in Arabe, butter and white, in an assortment of 25 designs, at, per yard, 95c. and 1,25 7 Jor Chitdren and Misses. A few timely selections from our large and fine new stock, specially. priced for Thursday's selling. Children's Mull Hats, tucked silk crowns, in red, pink and blue; a choice to- mortow for 25 ——— Mull Hats, handsomely mad. and edged with lace, at 1. Hats, knife plaited, mull trim, ribbon finish, thread crown, at Dresses, Mother Hubbard style, handsomely made and trimmed with lace, 2, 3and 4; a choice to-morrow for 6 Misses’ Plain Tucked Drawers, of a goo! quality of muslin; sizes 5 to 7, Special at uf | Hayes Dental Assn. (Inc). Ralcouy--Main Floor. Painless Dentistry by thy, Hayes method. Moderate Priced, Reliable work by skilled spe- cialists. | chorge for extracting teeth hen plates are ordered. 1s E. P, HAYES, D. D. S. | AOU PEE No woman can afford to be “chort’' on aprons whe good, dependable ones are to de had at such low prices as these: Worcn's White Lawn large, with tr SP ACITY IN ITSELF SDT ANE ern ae rontan