The evening world. Newspaper, May 7, 1901, Page 5

THE WORLD: TUE! For Wednesday, May Sth, the Third Day of Our Annual Summer Sale of Undermustins and Other White Goods we offer an unusually attractive array of the newest, finest and freshest goods obtainable—just such goods as are needed for the Spring and Summer wardrobe of the well dressed women of to-day. The sale is being held a month ahead of the usual time to enable women leaving the city for the season to make their necessary selections now instead of on the eve of their departure, as well as to prepare those who have to remain here in the city for the warm weather whenever it may come. : Bear in mind, please, that these offerings repre- sent but a small part of the goods that this big special collection contains. It will pay you to watch our advertisements for others from day to day, or to come and see them in stock, for we feel certain that no other store will equal them for goods of equal merit. WOMEN’S UNDERSKIRTS. Heavy Muslin Underskirts, hemstitched ruffle and 2 clusters of tucks; also, Short Muslin Underskirts, tucked; a choice of either style to-mor- row for Cambric Underskirts, double umbrella flounce, of fancy tucked and hemstitched lawn; in this sale at Muslin Underskirts, deep flounce of tucked lawn and ruffle of tucked blind em- WOMEN'S CORSET COVERS. Corset Covers of soft Cambric, full front, pearl buttons, styl- ish and perfectly made gar- ments; in thie sale at Corset Covers of Soft Cambric, lace yoke and trimming, or with embroidery edge; in this sale at WOMEN'S DRAWERS. Muslin Drawers, with cambric ruffle and yoke band; in this sale at Cambric Drawers, deep ruffle, 14 35 38 98 19 broidery; in this sale at 1.95] trimmed with wide edge and insertion of torchon lace; in Gingham Underskirts, plain this sale at 38 colure exandieetsives Waceen) Nainsook Drawers, umbrella flounce, trimmed with bias ruffie; in this sale at 69 MISSES' AND CHILDREN’S WHITE WEAR. Children's Guimpes, all sizes, fine lawn tucks, embroidery and hemstitching; 3 only to each customer, at, each, Misses’ Drawers, trimmed with tucks and embroidery; ages 1 to 7 years; in this sale at style, with embroidery and tucks; in this sale at Fine Cambric Drawers, with tucks and deep ruffle of em- broidery; regularly worth’ $1.25, in this sale at KIMONOS. White Lawn Kimonos, very comfortable and pretty; in this sale ‘‘special’’ at WOMEN'S GOWNS. Cambric Gowns, allover em- broidery yoke, ejuare neck, hemstitched finish; in this | sale at Nainsook Gowns, tucked yoke, square neck, ruffed and em- broidery finish; in thie sale at | Cambric Gowns, Empire style, | with elaborate trimming of 69} fine embroidery; in this sale at 89 29 39 33 Misses’ Cambric Underskirts, | corded lawn flounce or tucked flounce, 34 and 36 inch lengths; in this sale at Infants’ Slips, of fine Nain- sook, tucked and embroidered yoke, dainty finish of hem- stitching; in this sale at SURE WOMAN HAS THE MISSING BOY. ‘Writer of Letters to McCormick Child’s Uncle Traced Here by Seekers for Reward. 50 69 98 McCormick boy disappeared. Convict'a Mevenge? E In this connection Is recalled a story recenty published that the father of the kidnapped boy had at one time been a | witneas in a criminal trial and had been the means of sending a man to State New York, is known. ‘The writer fs a woman and lives In New-York City. According to two men who have traced her th ements in prison, her letters that she ki the where- i i aboute of the minsing ‘are probably | Sfr- MeCormick dented this at the correct J they hope to find him. time, but it Is now suggested that Mr. Cas ODN Ss z MeCormick may have had some part hat they are on the e already vin- ed with the sending the husband of the laundress Sing Sing, and that hin boy was ven In revenge and for purpoaes of Transom. The men asked that nothing be men- toned about the matter to tha police, ua they had no fuith in police detec: yeast and belleved they could them- ret sal 98 Sac ie boy ff the clue tw a case in New York and ha solves Identified, so that there may be no mistake about their identity when they come to claim the reward offered for the boy's return, Attracted by Weward. The men who have traced the letter writer are not detectives, They are working In the hope of securing the re- want, When they mado a secret visit, ono might recently, to a man prominently connected with the case they gave their ames, residences and business and took the most careful steps to establish their ‘Will Search Sewer for Body. A search for the body of Wille Me- Cormick ts to be made next week {in the big sewer on Sedgwick avenue, near the McCormick hume. Tha police havo @ theory that the hoy supposed to have heon kidnapped may have fallen inte the wewer on the night he disappeared, A part of the sewer abou from the boy's home wan open at t Uline, and the police think he might have fallen into the opening, and after being knocked unconscious carried down SMentity. the pipe, “ Capt. Thus, of the Detective Bureau, ‘The men did not reveal all they know | paid to-day that a trap or plug in the wpe te to be about the case. They did say that at no monreh wilt any moment they could put thelr hands on the woman who had written the letters. They declared pi and that her husband WOMAN FIGHTS. TODIEBY POISON ASBURY PARK. Mrs. Jessie Brown, nineteen years old,! One fair bather, supported and backed living at No, 49 West Forty-elghth! up for the trying ordeal by a male com- atreet, attempted suicide this morning! panion, ook the tirat dip of the scason by swallowing carbolle acd, Her from Asbury’s beach yestenlay after- room-mute, Mins May Lamont, jumped) noon. Miss Tryphena Doty tw the name up fn Ume to prevent her frum taking of the uresome bather, and abi the fatal dose. The Lumont girl'a| Jus returned from Jacksdnville, wcrenins aroused Mrs, Johnson, owner) 1 UL anPEWithaGlibert Haines, of of the house, and Mrs, Lizzie Bird, an-! wal PE eine ea h mato fie Spann ch wae icy cold, Mr. other lodger. Between them they had! did ikewiae. but nis’ teeth chattered te a hard fight tu save the young woman's | Ch a degrée that tt waa feared he had ite. 3, Chul or had been tuken with oramps, a Mr. -Ralnee 0 Four days ago both young womon ap-| io holp_him frome the water that thelr Hed to johnsvir for a room. Mrs, | fears were groundless. Frown seemed to be Jaboring under| With the exception of the Misses ‘Ten some mental trouble und was constantly Broeck, Mins Doty ts the first lady who bemoaning her iusband’s absence. She han ever braved the icy water at this recover, early season, pened next week and that then be made on the chence that the McCormick boy may have fallen in, letters from clairvoyants and othora aro still coming to Capt. Mus and to the hoy's parents, and every clue given FIRST DIP AT was a jaundress eon released out two blocks |* he Housewares, Retrigerators and Jee Chests; Garden Implements, Screens and Doors, Paints, &e. Those who moved the first of May and those who didn’t are hard at work with their annual Spring housecleaning. In and about every home, in town or country, many things will have to be bought to supply a long-felt want or to take the place of some- thing that is no longer fit for service. We have made out’a list of some of the things that are likely to be wanted, and have priced them very low for Home- Fitters’ Day. But if what you need isn’t included in this list you may rest assured that we have it, if it is kept by any one, and will supply it at the lowest price quoted for it anywhere. Siva: * GARDEN IMPLEMENTS. Universal Lawn Mower, 3 or 4 crucible blades, SH self-sharpening, double geared, all warranted. 10-in, at 1.85 iZ-in. at 2.00 14-In, at 2.25 16-in. at 2.50 Grass Hooks at 15c. and 25 Spades, Spading Forks and square or ¥ round pointed Shovels, each, 70 SST atleable Iron Rakes, 12 teeth, 146516 3 teeth, Hoes, riveted steel, 6, 6'5 or 7 in., at 20. Flower Set, 4 pieces, Hoe, Rake, Pick and Spade, 35 é Lawn Roller, balanced handle, 150 Ibs., at 6.00 Canal or Garden Barrows, at 1,50 Garden Weeder, 3 pronge, steel, at 8c., 10c. and 15 Garden Trowels, all steel, at 4c., 6c., &c. and 12 Turf Edges, steel, 8-inch, at 30 Wood Rakes, 24 teeth, at 30 READY MIXED PAINTS. Half pint size, special at 11 One-quart size, special at 35 Half-gallon size, special at 65 One-gallon size, special at 1.20 VARNISH WCOD STA'NS. Half-pint size, special at 11 One-pint size, special at 21 One-quart size, special at 35 FLOOR PAINTS. One-quart size, special at 28 Half-gallon size, special at 50 SCREENS AND DOORS. Window Screens, your choice of four sizes in hardwood frames, for 25 Window Screens, 16x24 inches, at 10 Screen Doors, strongly made, of three-quarter inch stock, 65 1901 MODEL REFRIGERATORS AND ICE CHESTS. Hardwood framework, thoroughly kiln-dried, with real furniture polish. Linings of heavy zinc. Walls and pipes removable. Charcoal filled throughout. Pronounced by experts the best on the market at the present time and the greatest value offered anywhere! REFRIGERATORS. Width Depth Height Capacity No. inInches. in Inches. in Inches. in lbs. Price. 458 25 19 so 60 12.00 460 28 20 54 70 14.75 461 28:5 20 02 80 16.75 430 24 15 39 25 6.75 431 25 16% 4 35 7.85 432 253% 17%, 42% 40 9.00 434 37 19 “4 45 12.00 ICE CHESTS, Width Depth Height Capacity No. in Inches. in Inches. in Inches. in Ibe. Price. 491 24 16 25 — 3.85 492 27 19 27 _ 5.50 493 32 22 32 - 8.00 Nursery Refrigerators, in oak grain finish, with galvanized lining and nickel-plated faucet; small size, $2.25; large size, Reclining Go-Carts and Baby Carriages, Fresh air and sunshine are as necessary to the life and health of the babies as they are to plants and the flowers. Get a good baby carriage or go- cart, and see that the little ones are taken out on every pleasant day. Take advantage of our low prices for Home-Fitters’ Day and save money on your purchase: Twenty different styles of Baby Car- riages and Go-Carts in both the reclin- ing and stationary styles; have full reed bodies, shellac finish, strong gear with rubber-tired wheels; green enam- elled, upholstered in velour, denim and Bedford cord; fitted with fine sateen parasols with puffed ruffles, mounted on strong adjustable rods. Your choice for 7.00 Twenty-nine different styles of reclin- ~~} ing and stationary Go-Carts and Baby Carriages, upholstered with corduroy, velour and Bedford cord; some have green enamel gear, rubber-tired wheels, full sized reed bodies and Pretty parasols mounted on strong, adjustable rods. Your choice for 10.00 Twenty-seven of the handsomest designs of reclining and station- ary Go-Carts and Baby Carriages, with full size reed bodies, upholstered in all the newest effects of Simile Lambelle, corduroy, velour and plush; strong steel axles and springs; some finished with green enamel rubber-tired wheels; all have dainty parasols of satin and silk, and some have Point d’Esprit net lace covers. Your choice for 14.00 Write or call for our catalogue. Baby Carriage and So-Cart Fixings. Rubber-Tired Wheels, made of best quality steel, fitted with best quality rubber tires, clinched; special, for set of four, 1.95 Parasol Rods, the adjustable kind, with nickelled tops, to-mor- Tow at 12 Carrioge Straps, large size, made of good quality leather, 10 Parasols of plain white silesia, 25 Parasols of white silesia, with green lining of nearsilk, special at 50 Parasols of white sateen, with one ruffle, lined with green nearsilk, 85 Parasols of white satin of fine quality, lined with nearsilk, have three large ruffles, 1.75 Safety Straps, made of good quality cordurey, neatly trimmed with leather; have four straps; the best thing for keeping the little ones from falling out of the vehicle; special at 35 Lace Covers. Full size, Brussels net, with five large ruffles, each row neatly trimmed with lace, regularly sold at $1.35, special at 75 Point d'Esprit Covers, full size, have four large ruffles, well made, special at 1.00 Full Size Point d’Esprit Lace Covers, with 6 large 4-inch ruffles, each ruffle daintily edged with 's-inch silk ribbon, giving a full affect. Regular value $3.75; to-morrow’s price, only 2.25 AY EVEN oS I9UL. THE BIG STORE SIE SDI AVE. oe ’ Bedroom Furniture. We can afford to sell the best furniture for less money than the average dealer for two rcasons: It costs us less owing to the large quantities bought by our two Big stores—New York and Chicago—and we prefer large sales at small profits to small sales at large profits. The savings are great and should influence the thoughtful and thrifty to buy their furn.ture needs here. For Homefitters’ Day we offer these great inducements: Handsome Dresser, of quarter sawed golden onk, piano polish finish, full swell frout, 45 in. wide, 2 large and 2 small drawers, cast brass trimmings, massive carved standard with handsomely shaped French bevel plate mirror; actual value $21.00; special price for Homefitters’ Day, Handsome Chiffonier, of quarter sawed golden oak, piano polish finish, 34 inches wide, 3 large and 2. small drawers and 1 large hat box, rope columns, shaped top, handsomely carved standard with shaped French bevel plate mirror; actually worth $18.00; special price for Home-Fitters' Day, Handsome Extra Large Turk- ‘} ish Couch, 30 inches wide, 6 y {t. 6 in, long, 6 rows of deep tufts, drum head, upholstered with best tempered steel springs and covered in extra oA IATL fine quality of Rookwocd ve- Jour and Belgian velvet, deep fringe all around ; actually worth $18.00; special price for Home-Fitters' Day, only 95 Brass Bedsteads, 1*;-in. posts, extra high head, bow extension foot, heavy husks on posts, extra large vases, in all sizes; actually worth $30.00; special price for Home-Fitters’ Da 40 Brass Bedsteads, 2-in. posts, stand nearly 6 ft. high, bow ex- tension foot, extra heavy filling, massive husks on uprights, finest lacquer, very large mounts and vases, can be had in sizes of 4 ft. and 4 ft. 6 in.; actually worth $40.00; special price for Home- Fitters’ Day, 16.50 13.50 11.00 19,50} 27.50 300 White Enamelled Bedsteads, 1-inch post, extension foot, heavy filling, heavy brass top rails, brass spindles and vases, can be had in sizes of 4 ft., and 4 ft. 6 in., actually worth $6.50; spe- cial price for Home-Fitters' Day 4.25 145. White Enamelled Bed- steads, high head, heavy post, box extension foot, heavy brass rails and ball, or- Namented with 35 brass rosettes, actually worth £10; special price for Home-Fitters’ a 75 Handsome White Enam- ellea Bedsteads, 1';-inch post, stand 6 ft. high, bow extension foot, very heavy filling, full brass mounts, brass top tails, rings and spindles, large vases, 4-{t. size only, actually worth $16.00; special price for . Home-Fitters’ Day 10.75 Mattresses, of improved soft black hair, 40 Ibs. in weight, made in one or two parts so as to fit any size of bed, covered in A. C. A., Gold Medal, or San Remo ticking, actually worth 10.00 $19.00; price for Home-Fitters’ Day Carpets, Rugs, Wattings, Linoleums and Oileloths at '; less than others charge. Now’s the time to get your town and country homes in comfortable order for the warm season. We can supply anything you may need in the way of handsome and appropriate floor coverings of the best quality at prices that will make it well worth your while to make your selections here. Special offerings for Home-Fitters’ Day are as follows: CARPETS. Royal Wilton Velvet Carpets, in exclusive styles and colorings, with and without borders, also in hall and stair patterns, For to-morrow, 300 rolls of the regular $1.50 quality, special per yd., Axminster Carpets, in handsome designs and colorings, the new- est styles received from the best makers, specially priced as fol- lows: 1.00 The $2.00 per yard quality for The $1.75 per yard quality for 1.25 The $1.50 per yard quality for 1.00 SMYRNA RUGS. The last of that big special purchase of 5,000 high grade Smyrna Rugs are now on sale. If you want a rug or two at half price, here's your opportunity; but don't delay your purchase if you would not be dis- appointed, for these are big bargains and are selling very fast! CHINESE AND JAPANESE MATTINGS. Compare our goods and prices with those offered elsewhere and you'll For 1.50 be convinced that this is the place to buy if you would save money, to-morrow we offer 16.00 125 Patterns of Chinese Mattings at from, per roll, $3.75 to 125 Patterns of Japanese Mattings at trom, per roll, $8.75 to 20.00 OILCLOTHS. Good, well-seasoned goods at a saving of one-third. The 60c. per yard grade for The 50c. per yard grade for The 40c. per yard grade tor 40 35 25 A Special Sale of Sheets, Pillow Stips and Bolster Cases at '; less than regular prices. We have just bought from the Dover Manufacturing Co., the well- known sheet makers, their entire accumulation of small lots of Re tdy-to- Use Sheets and Pillow Cases, in all grades and all sizes, plain hemmed and hemstitched ends. The price paid by us was a very low one, as will be seen from the very unusual prices at which we place the goods on sale to-morrow: Pillow Cases, all sizzs, with hemmed ends, at, e1ch, 9; Pillow Cases, all sizes, with hemstitehed en! icky 125% Unbleached Pillow Cases, with hemmed ends, at, each, 71g Bolster Cases, all sizes, at, cach, 25 Sheets, all sizes, with hemmed ends, at, each, 49 Sheets, all sizes, with hemstitched ends, at, each, 59 The above are made of such we!i-known brands of cottons as the Boston, Wamsutta, Peppsrel, Lockwood, Utica, Dwight Anchor and other famous mills—aad are in nearly erry instance worth DOUBLE the prices quoted. Ce CCE oe pn rn Na PE] ace eee Odd China, Dinnerware, and Brie-a- Brac. The best makes of china in the most artistic shapes and colorings are here in profusion for the homefitter to choose from, and at prices that other stores cannot or will not equal. Come, see and be convinced. ODD CHINA. Bath Sets: Soap Dish, Brush, Vase and Mug, very handsomely decorated, regularly sold at 7Sc., special at 50 Cracker Jar, very richly decorated and gold traced, regularly ald at 75c. and $1.00, special at 50 Chocolate Pots, in great variety ot shapes and decorations, regu larly sold at $1.50 and $2.00, specia! at 1,00 Cabarets or Salad Dishes,with handles,richly decorated and regu larly sold at $1.50, special at 1.00 Pudding Dish, of fine china, with lining and special plate, richly decorated, regularly sold at $1.50, special at 1.00 Plates, Cups and Saucers, Oat Meal Bowls, Fruit or Ice Cream Saucers, Cream Pitchers, &c., of fine China and richly decorated, regularly sold at 1&c. to 25c.; special at 9 Salad Dish, Cake Plate and Celery Tray of fine China, richly decorated; regularly sold at 35c.; special at 19 Condensed Milk Jar with Plate and Cover, richly decorated, regularly sold at 30c.; epecial at 19 Cups and Saucers of fine Austrian China, very richly decorated, and regularly sold at $4.00 per dozen; special at, each 19 Shaving Mug of fine China, richly decorated, regu’arly sold at 20c.; special at 10 DINNERWARE. Some epecial values in ‘Open Stock'’ Dinnerware. It is a great advantage to select your Dinner Set from Open S:ock Patterns, as not only can you replace broken pieces at any time, but you can, to begin with, select a Dinner Set as large or small as may be required—which means economy. Dinner Set, Open Stock Pattern, 109 pieces; special at 13 5@ Dinner Set, Open Stock Pattern, 100 pieces; special at 1495 Dinner Set, Open Stock Pattern, finest China, in 3 rich decora- tions, 100 pieces; special at 20.00 Dinner Set, Open Stock Pattern, 100 pieces, finest French Chine, very rich decorations in pink or blue border effects; special at 47.00 Dinner Set, Open Stock Pattern, 103 pieces, French China in very handsome Empire green decorations; special at 85.00 FISH AND GAME SETS. Fish Set, 15 pieces, very richly decorated; special at 5.50 Game Set, 15 pieces, very richly decorated; special at 5.50 BRIC-A-BRAC. A very handsome and rich assortment of odd shaped Vases, Pitchers and Fancy Pieces, regularly worth from $1.00 to $2.00; special at cj Bohemian Glass Vases, very richly decorated, a great variety of colors and shapes to select from—at these special prices: Lot 1, regularly sold at S0c.; special at | Lot 2, regularly sold at $1.00 ; special at F ) Lot 3, regularly sold at $1.50 to $2.00; special at 9S Large-sized Vases, in deep rich colors and fancy shapes, regularly worth $3.00; special at, each, 1,58 Lace Bisque Figures in very fancy shapes, regularly sold at 30c.; special, at, each, 20 TOILET SETS. Toilet Set, 10 pieces, new shapes and new decorations, in natural colors and goldtraced, regularly sold at $4.00; special at 2.78 Toilet Set, 12 pieces, very richly decorated ani heavily gold stippled, regularly sold at $5.00; special at 3.58 Toilet Set, 12 pieces, very fancy, new styles and shapes, made with gold tracings, regularly sold at $7.00; special at 4.73 Toilet Set, 12 pieces, richly decorated and beautifully tinted in assorted colors, regularly sold at $8.00; special at 5.95° AH: Wings, Window Shades and Upholsteries. For Homefitters’ Day we offer a list of goods that are most likely to be needed by people who are put- ting their homes in shape for the Summer months— and while everything offered is of a very high quality, the prices are remarkably low. There is much money to be saved by purchasing these things now—and here. AWNINGS AT UPWARD FROM $1.70. = We make good awnings to order, of 8-oz., fast ; color, double-tace stripes, at prices ranging upward from $1.70. Estimates on application. Don’t walt till the rush comes—order now. = HOLLAND WINDOW SHADES. = We will take the measurement of ordinary will make and hang shaces of good Holland, with size windows and side hems, or of fine oll .paque, on guaranteed rollers, each, 49 Opaque Shades, 3x6 ft., with heavy tassel fringes, elsewhere worth 59c., here at, each, 35 A MATCHLESS SLIP COVER OFFER. 5, 6 or 7 piece Slip Covers of the finest Jacquard Linen, made with shrunk wool binding, fit and workmanship guaranteed, al- lowing 13 yards material, we now offer complete—for 9.75 Figured Curtain Organdies, 36-in. wide, regular 19c. goods, at, per yard, ; 10 Figured Drapery Sateens, 18c. quality, per yard, at 10 New Tapestry Cretonnes, rib weaves, in English poppies and primroses, also dainty stripes, choice, per yard, 15 Hungarian Cloths for Summer draperies, very effective and deco- rative, per yard, 18 Irish Point Curtain Laces, 50c. per yard goods, at 29 Armure Tapestry Portieres, reversible, with knotted tassel fringes, regular $3.00 values for 1.65 L'Art Nouveau Tapestry Portieres, the very newest, in four beautiful colors, regular $10 goods at, per pair, 5.85 Tapestry Cushion Tops at half price, each, 59, 29 and 18 Curtain Poles, tn oak or cherry, 5 ft. long, with combination wood and brass trimmings; worth 50c., special at, each, 21 Walt Papers. In papering or repapering your walls use none but the best and handsomest wall papers. You can buy them here for the same and even less money than other stores charge for the ugly, inferior sorts. Look over these offerings: Pressed Wall Papers, all new goods, at, per roll, 75c., $1.00 and 1.25 Imported Wall Papers, French, German and English, the finest goods to be had at any price; kere to-morrow at, per roll, 45c., e5c. and 05 Embossed Well Papers, the best efforts of the American wall paper makers; your choice, per roll, 2Sc., 35c. and 40 Varnished Tile Wall Papers, positively the best made in this country, at, per roll, 21 Gold Wall Papers, elegant designs in handsome color effects, at, per roll, 10c., 12!3c, and 15 Cartridge Wall Papers, all shades from the lightest to the dark- est, at, per roll, 30c., 25c., 18c., 15¢. and 10 Wall Papers, in gilts and flat colors, many handsome designs ; choice, per roll, 6 Wall Papers in neat and pretty designs, at, per roll, 234 Papers, with borders to match, sold in combination only. All borders proportionately low priced. : * ‘ aod] Ts ease at at's senate