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— POLICEMAN QUITS FORCE TO FIGHT POTAT Hugh O'Brien Thinks|: Farming Way Ahead of the Life of a Coney Island Bluecoat. There is walling and sorrow at Coney Island to-day, The b le. the bathing and the find that one of Surf avenue's mney when Pa- talwart, ha: his star |. of the F tain Us a good officer, never any com plaints, always did cur duty. What's up?" Manting Potato Baga. bugs in the lot adjoining his pretty Lott lane, Flatlands, 1.1, y' when a reporter for The Even rid came quictly up behind him. was philosophizing: hese bugs arent the darnd rs to get to work. If half t s of the pollce force were active there wouldn't be a crook within 200 miles of New York. Come here, you lobster! Want to rob the family of |‘ that bundle of ‘taters?” and he deftly caught the culprit and put him out of business. “Well, Pl be —. How In the sun did you get out here so quickly. Why, 11, only quit yesterday. The Evening World ts quick for getting onto things. Why did I quit the force? It's informa- tion you're looking for. Well, I'll tell you, Foung fellow. The police business fs all right for them that likes it. Sure. and I had two fine years of covering a beat, and I can't say as I've lost-any flesh. Police Work Too Strennons, “What's that the Rough Rider at Wastington says ateut the strenuous: nesa of this life? Well, there Ix atren- uousness about a policeman's life. Ah, Dut It's fine at Coney if It is strenuous. There's always something goin’ on. “Before I went on the force I was © Bugs Brooklyn, yester- » Hugh? You've back to farming, Captain,” broad-shouldered Irishman O'Brien was making a‘ ection of a new crop of potato EX-POLICEMA O'BRIEN NOW ‘| 5. FO tor suits Worth 8.00 and 10.00. quack dn harmony wit the cattle and the bleating of the there ain't Just that kind of mus! the surf roll in to make me homesick. Then th would be playing and the back into the wholesale {ness and build tt up again the cars clanging. pare with the chirp of the Coney In Too Warm. “Look around here,” and his eye trav- sness for me. I've got all “8 Pollcemants a Kind.” FLAG DAY STIRS CITY PATRIOTS. Public School Pupils Lead in Homage to “Old Glory.” ‘The Stars and Stripes was especially conspicuous to-day, Flag Day, the Na- tional colors floating over every public buildings and from many private dwell- ings, while the business community made a fine display. Flag Day is set apart especially that ania ones to this city and giving of the luxury they might ture years If by a course of study they determined to rise in th in patriotic observance might be he! the public schenls and various educa- tonal institutions. The pupils, however, do not have the celebration entrely to themaelvos, as various organizations observe the day fn full. Prominent among these !s the Ameri- can Flag Soclety, which held appr-| priate éxercises in the Governor's Room in he City Hall, * President Riph E. Prime, of the organization, delivei address and there were patriotic talks fby others. Flax Day exercises were the public schoola. The chi! the singing of “America"’ there were appropriate recitations. The flag was then brought forward and the children saluted tt and sang “The Star-Spangled Banner.” BRYAN COMING EAST. Scheduled to Speak at Watertown June 25. ‘. ¥., June 14.—Wil- Bryan will speak in ‘Watertown, June 3, coming here at the invitation of Rev. H. N. Dunning, pas- tof of the Stone Street Presbyterian Church and formerly of Lincoln, Neb. POOR TOTS WILL | HAVE. OUTING, Worthy Charity for the] Children of the Y 3 0 0 for Trousers worth 5.00 and 6.00. itd people down at m Established Over Twenty-five Years. N. S. BRANN, MANUFACTURING JE 231 EIGHTH AVE., ” $100,000.00 Worth of Jew at 50 Cents on the Dollar. An organization was perfected includ- residents of thle city, and each contributed Mberally to a fund which will be used to defra general expenses. President and William Seward Se It ts planned to bring the little ‘ones to the homes of the wealthy and vith ail the consideration of be excursion trips to the country and the other events which to make up the measure of Joy of the {more fortunate child. will arrive in this clty on June “A. 1 will be the guests of 8. Milix Ely at his| summer residence, on Mount Prospect, occupying the Jarge Bly tower on the| crest of the mountain, which gives a} view of the country for miles around. — — WILKESBARRE se he owed Holste Holstein had him arrested, and not be tought elsewhere for leas than Kasnaski threatened to thrash the Ju Bera cecer, (rsestor b yeare He paid tho amount of his deb thre thmes as a fi onters promptly attended to, WHY NOT GET THE BEST? BUY OURS. Over 100 Styles to Select From. Rough Braids, $1.00 to $3.00. Panamas, $4.00 to $12.00. Splits, $2.00 to $4.00. 199, 299, 605, 607, 609,.1,197,,1,359 Broadway. t., Brooklyn, opposite City Hall. — Only Brooklyn Store, 37 Fulto ACS bao SiGe Ghe Store Witt Be Open All Day Saturday, Ghe Store THE BIG STORE Witt Be Open Hil Day EG Saturday. SOT AVE per It’s the Power of Price! Our June sale of Men’s and Boys’ Clothing continues to draw a large audi- ence; day atter day the department is crowded with purchasers—in fact we are doing more business than our clothing store, large as it is, can comfortably take care of. And at the same time other storekeepers are complaining of dull busi- ness! What is it that brings the people here? The power of price! The absolute conviction that, dollar for dollar, we are offering greater values in good clothing than has ever before been put out anywhere! Our own stocks have melted away like butter would on a hot stove. But the sale goesrighton. We are now selling the stocks of manufacturers clamoring to dis- pose of clothing a backward season has left on theirhands. Not a day but we have opportunities to buy great bargains and,of course, that means great bargains for you. Gwelve Great Divisions of Choice Apparel Go on Sale Go-Wforrow! What an opportunity—what a picnic to purchase a new suit or two, or some stylish trousers, out of such selection and at such prices! We are glad to be able to (™ ibe of service to you—and all we ask in return is that you may excuse us if we may have to keep you waiting a few minutes. hired all the good clothing salesmen for this sale that we could get hold of—but we are simply overwhelmed with trade. Here are the Gwelve Great Lots. Is Sta Wonder We Are Busy ? Men’s Clothing. ‘ Boys’ Clothing. 9, 50 for Suits Worth 16.50 and 18.00. 50c: for Boys’ 1.00 Wash Suits. 812 of them to choose from; Spring and Summer Suits, made of choicest worsted cheviots, homespuns, tweeds and imported dark-stripe effects, newest designs, perfect workmanship, superior trimmings. 7. 5O tor Suits Worth 12.00 and 14.00. Of these we have 945, not as fine as the above, of course, but comprising nevertheless all sorts of high-grade, strictly all-wool fabrics, including some choice Indigo-Blue Serge Suits that are simply wonderful values at the price quoted for them. crashes ani styles, ages 4 to 9 years, & Se. for Boys’ 1.50 Wash Suits. dollar. a a fo} for Boys’ 2.50 Wool Suits. How is that for a Bargain! What's $5.00 fora whole suit of clothes? Coat, vest, trousers, and a good suit at that. You canchoose of cheviots, cassimeres, stripe flannels and other materials, and you can take our word for it they are made up good enough for anybody to wear. & 5O tor suits worth 6.00 and 7.00. These are hot-weather Suits—only Coats and Trousers, made of choice effects in Striped Flannels and Cheviots, very light weights—will keep you as cool as a cucumber—and we'll warrant their wear! VA 00 for Trousers worth 2.00 and 2.25, An even thousand pairs to begin with—perhape the last 1,000 we'll ever be able to offer at such a low price--Worsteds and Cassimeres, a hundred patterns to choose from—and just think of it—1.00! ‘| ably cheap indeed at 1.25. Stagol . eg? Cooper and Co 2 Foy 0 for Boys’ Fine Serge Suits. PRIVATE BANKERS. Office Balcony--Main Floor. 4% Interest Paid on Deposits Payable on Demand Without Notice. where for less than 4.00 to 4.50. I90c. for Youths’ Long Trousers. Drafts and Letters of Credit 5 Issued for All Parts 3. 00 for Youths’ Long Trousers Suits. of the World. Dress Trousers—perfect in every way—made of imported through-and- through Worsteds, best of Cassime: choicest of Tweeds—we have never seen their like at any such price!’ Have you? Bicycles & Bicycle Sundries For exercise, usefulness and pleasure com- bined no other creation of the brain and hand of man has equalled the bicycle, and to bicyclists more than to any one else is due the improved condition of the roads. If you are interested in wheels and supplies you must want to know where you can always depend on getting the best for the least money. The Trade Sale of Summer Shoes and Oxford: at J-3 and /-2 Below Value is nearing its end. Some of the lots are Ice-Co assortment and rearrangement of the collec- tion that has taken place and by the addition of some lines from our regular stock. The If so, read on: ri fz 2 . 7 ; AME choosing is, therefore, still highly desirable; $40 FOWLER 1901 TRUSS ER. 75, Zo} but you must be prompt if you would not be We charge but half BICYCLES FOR a TF) bicycle on the market to-day.} shoe bargains of the year. Just look at what Both men's and women’s} we offer for Saturday: make a profit. What ers, all plain toes and wide widths; regular $2.00 and 2.50 y i = Bicycles 22. 50; quality. Men's and women's sizes. Men's tan and black Kid Lace Shoes, tan Calf A strictly high-grade wheel, He 145 Lace Shoes and tan Calf Double Sole Oxford Jor 48c. we sell hoice of saddles. $25 “Eldon’’ Bicycles for Men, at JQ, OO) Only a few left, and in the 24-inch size for men only. A great bargain—don't miss it! Morrow Coaster and Brakes fer 475° With this attachment it is possible to ride fifty miles while pedalling but thirty- five, Wheels that are to be fitted with this ap; called for and delivered free of charge. Bicycle Sundries. If you need a few things for your wheel, it will pay you to look over this list of money-savers : 1907 Searchlight Gas Lamps, the standard for the past 1,50 Oxfords, with turn and welt soles; also Russia Calf Heavy Sole: ears, at 0 Oxfords ard P 5 i P. 4 A. Banner Lamp, burns kerosene oil, full nickel 1251 a OL teh $3, Se Sa ct en nuh [andl low cut shoes: + st/all\will get'$5-00 for. plated, : BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ SHOES, Fi A Handy automatic brake, at, each, 45 Hi IS, Boys' and Youths’ Satin Calf London Toe Lace Jor 25e, we soll “« Neverleak’’ Tire Fluid, will heal punctures instantly, 12 é © Shoes, all sizes up to 535; also covert cloth Lace AACE Men's tan and black Kid Lace Shoes, tan and} hat stores get $1.00 for. (a7A black Calf Lace Shoes, tan Oxford Ties; also Bicycle Shoes; worth up to $3.50 and $4.00 a pair. Jor ISe. we sell button styles, patent kid, tan kid, and Russia Calf Shoes, most} rims. The sort hat stores get $1.50 for. of them absolutely and unquestionably $5.00 values. WOMEN'S SHOES. For 1.40 we sell regularly are worth $1.50 and $2.00. shapes. Fine, new and: perfect $2.50 and $3.00 shoes; At 7 45 one of thegreatest bargains. There are both tan Jor Z 7 fo) we sell The sort hatters get $2.50 for. sizes in all sorts. Your choice of Women's Tan Kid Hand- At LIS sewed Welt Lace Shoes, Russia Calf Mannish Jor 2 50 we sell grade of exclusive hat stores. bottle, 5 (Main Ploor, Centre, 19! St) navy and red—all silk bands. Troy Parcel Carrier, light and handy, 25 Jor 48c. we sell Carbide Sifters, wil! save half your carbide, 10 16 size, open face, sterling silver case, registering 1-5 of a second, fully warranted and worth $20.00; out feet, in the newest patterns and shades; worth up to $1.50 4 pair; tought low enough to enable us to offer them at 35 The ad for Button-in- to fit properly, in the latest college colors, al- ternate stripes or plain colors; a choice for 1.65 The same Jerseys in Boys’ Sizes; a choice for 1,35 Also,.a special lot of " Worsted Jerscys, in odd sizes and assorted colors; a choice fos i So eine Price for to-morrow only front effect; Regular $1.90 value, fer Nickel Chronographs, registering 1-5 JAP SILK WAISTS, 4.25} fancy stock, at larly worth 97.00; our price only } What does it first pay—the cloth, the cutting, the making, the) trig ming, our profit or what—these five little dimes that |will purchase a suit of ciatbes for your youngster to romp about in? Materials are ducks, plain as well as Pretty color effects, sailor and blouse Made of non-fading materials, designed in conformity with latest fash- fons. Made to fit well, look well, wear well, and all that for less than a ing patterns in cassimeres strongly put together. To see them will be ts ‘We have but 540 of these for Saturday, and how they will sell! Pleas-. 1\ boy them. They run in sizes for boys 6 to 15 years old, and are remarl-) eae You can’t make a mistake on these fine Serge Suits. Cut in the proper? sailor blouse style, as well as in double-breasted fashions; made of fast. color indigo blue serge. Blouse Suits coming in navy, red, brown light blue, for boys 3 to 12 years old; and you can’t equal them any- They are worth 2.00, and you can’t buy them for less anywhere else im New York. There will be 430 pairs ready for Saturdays nade of neat. stripe worsteds, cassimeres, blacz Thibets and other good cloths. : Choice effects for Summer wear, fine fabrics, careful worl Proper fit, superior trimmings; sizes 29 to 36 inch chest; and, let us you plainly, they would cost you $9 to $10 at ether clothiers’: ld Straw Kats. To begin with, youl: Jfind more Straw Hats” badly broken as to styles and sizes, but this} [J es store than at any other: objection is more than offset by the general re-| ¥ ’ > hat store in New York. the price!” The cheapest high-grade} disappointed in securing some of the greatest i Pisce mand etilleeeh anerve some of these MEN'S SHOES. hatters have to charge 3.00, 4.00 and 5.00 for. Ft So Men's Satin Cait Shoes, Lace and Congress gat-} the very same things we sell for 1.50, 2.00) Ties; also covert cloth Lace Shoes; all of them $2.50 shoes. Men's Canton and Jumbo Braid Hats, in all shapes. The sort Men's Shoes, the best that ever saw a ain Men's fine Japan and Split Braid Hats, the new triple edge Ht 2.85 table, including patent leathers in aca rough braids, straight brims, yacht shapes, Alpines and cusl “ cf) ISe Women’s Black Shoes and Tan and Black{ Men's imported Japan Milan Braid Hats, in the newest Oxfords, also White Canvas Oxfords, that{ tourist shape, also curl brim effects and straight brim yacht and black shoes, also Oxfords. The tan shoes are all strictly The ve: lar Yo Bros. style, rough braid Hats, tri $3.00 goods. The black shoes are $2.50 goods, and we have ail brim, Tiga aides bowrand silk yaa en equal ey sane Lace Shoes, Black Kid Button and Lace Shoes, Black and Tan Men's finest English Milan Braids, the new and swell «King Edward "' style, that the few other hat stores that have them Boys' Straw Hats—choice shapes in all the most wanted makes of straw- -the sort other stores get 40c. for. Saks’ Continuous Ring Bicycle Bell, winds like a watch, 18 anees with Beod pester alee) ialies uP ae 2. Pinsce and Chil- ‘ 5 8 Tan an lac ring-heel joes—Bizes 8%; to 2---) Fe 4-oz. Can of Enamel, in yellow, blue, or azure, 2} and Misses! and Children’s eray and brown Canva Shoes, with} Yor ¥8e. we sell New Departure Tire Bell, 50} good Leather Soles. All of them unquestioned $1.50 and §2.00$ Boys’ fine Straw Sailors—rough-and-ready braids, fine Chancy Ideal Bicycle Oil, for cleaning and lubricating, per values, braids--3 and 4 inch brims—sailor shapes; colors white, Calcium Carbide, per 2-Ib. can ° . LE : 15 Orming Watches Boys’ Washable Duck Hats and Caps--also Tam o’ Shanters’ vh | f) or made of imported duck and pique---in wh te and colors—a@ Foot Pumps, large cylinder, 25 Marita estuulicaranvelacely oie AG ee Ca hundred sorts to chcose from--all $1.00 values. Christy Saddles, 95} events on land or water. The same watches bought at regular Single Tube Tires, guaranteed, each’ 1.25} watch dealers would cost you far more than we ask for them, , [aat, BY e ‘i 50 Dozen Imported Bicycle Hose, with or with- (a) Time and Sweep Second Watches, In Women Ss Waist CCcuon, = Back Wuists ‘s atits height and we are wel prepared to take care of it in a way that will please aadé satisfy all. From dozens of beautitul es, all Men's Bicycle Jerseys—The best thing yet onsale here to-morrow, for 12.75 price. i we have selected these two specials for Saturday, June 15. made in the way of a cool, comfortable upper Gun Metal Chronographs, registering WHITE WAISTS garment for bicyclists; full fashioned and made 1-5 of a second, for timing horses, of fine lawn, button-in-the-back; front with four rows of open of pure worsted, fast in color and guaranteed boat and foot races; guaranteed ac- work embroidery, 1 1-2 inch wide, and 10 smail tucks between urate; regularly worth $8.00; our 4.95} cach row of insertion, cluster tucks in back, French yA 00: of a second, for the timing of all sporting events; regu- button-in-the-back, hemstitched tucka front and back, DS 7g Poeread Fiecr, Messy, _—— —+- anata liege mice, Frediyy * __ me “yh, Glesses Zig J