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the firemen an elght ‘An effort was male Nien to have bim confirm but he was not * gecretary, however, vol finformation that Mr: approached on the ube cilned to commit himself @oul4 Mr. Nixon favor the pleas ot) wal firemen it !s believed that muah weight {n swinging © ingo line, and as Chief Croker the most energetic opponent of the hopes of the firemen are ts H fuazing high. Phe matter all depends now on the Geataton of Justice Gaynor. of the Su- Court, Brooklyn, who has under @ensideration the application for a writ mandamus to compel Fire @ommissioner Sturgis to recognize the as coming under the provisions the eight-hour law. Bhould this de- that an order of the court the Fire Commisaioner he refuse to obey H g i endeavored to show in instance where abuses are in the department, abuses that de auffered in any private or in the life of any other ieept a fireman. je @ letter ms ireman whe from a a few of the oases in the Wort are, t . | that te off on the first of a thirt besides, the vacation. tee th i cauleg and ‘the ‘othcers “of sth eas ‘the time every man loses one during his vacation month not only two or vacation month, but engineer is a nateal of getting re- fro, reais, the day his bart he may get relieved for one may not get relieved at all men Should Not Be Treated Like Other Employees. wor of the applicant it) - {two or three meals a ie Foreman Henry W. MoAdam, who master of the Fire aaa hero more than command of Hook and Lad Company No. 16. He rescued Mrs. C. M. Maxwell from the third story of a building on Madison avenuc. The houne when ¢ rty-five foot mounted carried Mrs. Maxwell; pois was no email matter, safely the street. On another cocasion he rescued a paralysed old man from a burning bui Ana when an engineer is on vacation oF sick leave Instead of his partner get Ung two or three meals, whatever Mm is entlued to, he goes for two and three daya without any relief und has to have | his meala aent In to him, because the ghief of battalion don't attend to his Dusinses aa We shows. one, ‘And the men are supposed to get Taye according 10 the distance they live from quarters, Croker has set Ue meal hours, and some of the olficers are @o Intelligent that that If anything happens to pre- vent @ man from going on his ar meal time, he can't go at all unt! his next meal run, #0 as not to aintertere with the other men. In @ nine-man Y, if the officer holds #x men at {eneal time only two oan go at a time |Bo that It te nine or ten o'clock at night before aie man get his supper and he may have to go o'clock that night hi and be cleaned, fit for inspection, every time before the men go to bed, and the one! day month for w day or a night his first day or e mudes call for the men on th and evening watoh to wear hes ‘That is right. in a Aouble 7 and wh fourteen men, but re ta plen work for every man to 12 wo In trying to yy the rules and at |the same tUme obey the officer by dotng ‘the work. @ man has to keep a mult of clothes tn the cleaner’s all the but they lose many 4 meal, for Chief] ® there are twelve or) &@ company with} raty of jespyctally for the drivers and enginects; LEWIS NIXON FRIENDLY TO ‘THREE-PLATOON SYSTEM. FREE AS AIR! * Cnr reputation ts at stake, oar capital is at stake. los walt, we Ate Paty Wercssona to hie fret Say 2 | ta AT 36 omer A Tammany ean, So Far as! FIRE ‘HE RC ) “NO. 17 JMET Coie GUUMInY . He Has Considered Matter, Sees No Reason Why Fire- Injustices of Routine Sys tem and of Company Off: cers to Rank and File of the Department. I would as soon charge a man for telling him his house ts on fireas to charge him for letting my doctors tell him the state of his health, —MUNYON. a better medica: tun eet physicians’ best medicines best appitances? Syending as we to more than three-quarters te actual tact. Cure ar Cold Cure. tore than fifty DRUGOUTS SBLAty We ied Kinde Yom agen every day, Rversbody la icome—to look, to to buy of net, as they plrare Indigestion the satement te ne other PORES lectriea) and jot approved | tneluding Suntay be examine! ‘rhe Cemmissioner might see that the| ROOMS 620 and 621 St. James pfticer in charwe dows al! his own wri ing and makes all entries in the com pany journal, except for meals, alarms baci B’way & 26th St, T. KELLY 263 Sixth Ave.—t04-106 W. 17th St. ENTRANCE THROUGH FURNITURE STORE $1.00 Down---$1.00 A Week. To dress well does not require large expense. criminate between unworthy cheapness and reputable values. cannot expect to obtain qualities that will bear critical examination. the cost may be considered exorbitant. You will find that they cannot be equalled. Then ag ain you have the advantage of It mainly involves the good judgment to dis- There is alimit in price below which one There is also one above our prices are governed by qualities, which and SMALL EASY PAYMENTS. nicely 1 take bet shed we ie i i Men’s Shoes, Lcomplete stock of all the materials. nt Leather Oxfords .. Leather Oxfords, Blucher.. nt Leather Shoes....... Spring Topcoats.~ in Tan Covert and Oxtors tain every point c Frock Coats. Our Prince Albert } . We have paid special attention this season to our |, Men's Shoe Department, and you will various 2 ca MF Velour Calf Oxfords, Blucher... —Asplendid all the fathio through ned and well etter one ng in a most s shapes and 5 at meres 33.50 4.00 4.00 + 5.00 Silk Hats. . ortment 10. 00 to 30. 00. 8. 50 to 25. 00. 15.00 to 30.00. Odd Trousers, Trousers, a lot of Men’s Odd Trousers, no figure in the prices that we will hey are made in handsome cassi- and worsteds and are worth double what we are asking for them—$2.50 to $6.00, Hats. Men's Derbys and ele nes * Open Saturday Evenings Until 10 o’Clock, A at -90 and 2.50 +++ 6.00 a 4 a at PIEDRA ISAS THEBIG STORE WY “1 ACITY INITSELF SIXTH AVE. interest. PALET PAL AT THE FOUNTAIN Men's and Boys’ Clothing. Adil the Correct Styles and Fabrics Demanded by Ghe Caster Fashion Shows. The Men’s and Boys’ Clothing Store has broken all records for big business this week, and to-morrow will witness the culmination of a period of activity probably never approached by any retail clothing store. STOCKS ARE IN THEIR VERY ZENITH. Every fabric and style for men and boys is here. The handsomest Waistcoats, Frock Coats, Top Ceats, Suits, Hats and other essentials that bra.ns and money can obtain are displayed with a lavishness most delighting. High-class materials, high-class tailoring—high class in every detail, no matter how minute. Clothing that bears the true impress of refinement, that is the best concep- tion of thorough skill, and yet which is priced in a manner free from extravagance. | Regulation U, S. 7. Sailor Suits for Boys 3 to 10 years. Short Long » Trousers, 5. 75 Trousers, 4, 8&5 jj Navy blue, puredye. Serges of fine quality. fj Made in full regulation, with embroideries and accessories. Short NAVY CLOTH, Tyousers, 38S These Suits have NO EQUAL in New York City or elsewhere. SERGE AND CHEVIOT Sador Sucts (Short Trousers), Every shade, every combination and embroidery, 2.85, 3.85, 485, | 5.75, 6.75 | VELVET SAILORS’ Most novel effect ever pro- EASTER SPECIAL. duced exclusive here), 3 75 | EXQUISITE NEW CREATIONS Feshion able Sucts and Oop Coats at 16. 30 Strictly hand-tailored. Every garment designed over! FoR LITTLE FELLOWS, the very newest model; the best products of skilled tailors. A glance will convince you of the superior character of these | garments. Sailor Norfolks, Russian Blouse and Bloomer Suits. Sirdar and Boolah Suits. Sizes 2to 6 yrs. Cold type cannot do justice. You must see these beautiful | Garments. Bird's-eye Weaves, Tweeds, Cheviots and Pare| iSeees 2s Worseds of soft texture, also Fast Blacks, rey aster Cop Coa 25, Short, medium or ‘Poole."’ Co-| (Cop Coates Moe yieunas, Venetians) and There will be many a biustery day yet, and an overgarmentis necessary 3. 85 even for the sturdiest boy. Top Coats of dainty coverts and twills, Marlboro Reefers in all deli- cate shades, and some exclusive novelties. | Frock Coats or Prince In| The very acme of perfection is shown by us; | soft finish Black Vicuna; every detail correct; | Coats and Ves | Grousers for Gaster. | The price explains nothing. See the Trousers. | | They are made of finest selected worsted yarns, | woven into correct designs of neat and broad| stripes, also broken checks. The new Easter| colorings, French slate and azure. All sizes | 4, 50 from 30 to 52 waist. Suits and Gop Coats. Every good kind of black fabric, and a variety of over 350 styles of fancy designs to choose from, 9. 50 and at Garments cut on our Special Models (not adapta- 72, 50 Prince Albert Coats and tions ; tailoring perfect, of course. Vests. Aspecial offering for Saturday before Easter. Black soft finish Vicuna, serge lined, silk taced to but- tonhole, //. 00 SILK LINED THROUGHOUT, /¢, 50, Young Won's Top Coats, sizes 3 Reefers, 3 to 16 years, sizes 3to 8 years, and the Overgarments for boys ever shown | Spoetal most comprehensive assortment of in this city, at 2.85, 985 and 5.75 Cel “ "and . MOTHER'S reiznp” Gacsts & Blouses, Any further comment unnecessary, except that we show our patrons ONLY THE NEWEST AND CHUICEST OF THESE PRODUCTIONS. No left overs. Confirmation Suits. We introduce an exclusive novelty in our ‘Beau Brummel"’ Suit for Boys, & to 10 years, 7.75 COAT finished with silk facing; trousers of same fabric; WAISTCOAT ot washable pique; =) made of fine serges and cheviots. 3-Piece Vest Sutts, black and blue, pure wool fabrics, $3.55, $4.55 and up to Sizes 8 to 17 years, 7.75; Sucts, Ov i 5 er 130 distinct pat- Cut on special S. 7o| Gwo-Piece terns and styles for models, de - your selection, includ- signed by our | Sacket Sucts. re Back. BLuE specialist. They have the | and OXFORD. And every new mixture, Check, correct balance for the) Plaid, Stripe and combination effects, in every growing youth, 14 to 20| blending of Spring colors, years of age. NOT TOO 2.85, 3.85, 9.85, 5.75 and 6.75 MANNISH, NOR TOO BOYISH. Choice of single- breasted or the new Dou- ble-Breasted Coats. Fab- rics of all descriptions, including Blue, Black and fancy blendings, AND A GREAT VARIETY to se- lect from, at 4.75, 5.75, 6.75 into 74.50 The same description as above ap- plies to these very popular Suits \Wortotk Surts. for boys 7 to 17 years. boys are delighted Boys’ Bolt Suits. Wn ton, 485 4 Trousers have belts of same material or of 5.75 leather, Coats single breasted---an ideal up to Spring Suit. Navy and Mixed Cheviots, Saturday Will Be a Most Cxtri Thousands of shoppers will flock eagerly to Stocks are enormous. ity of weeks of enthusiastic preparation. opportunities offered is to revel in the most re has ever placed within your reach. come as early Saturday mor ning 4 asp Foot MovLp WE WORLD: FRID' Pric markable e extra g > avoid the TS ceits; but gl exquisite I Priced alluring these Hats ribbons, ph materials. Wen’s Gaster Veckwear, A Great Variety of Brilliant New Styles at Catchy Prices. Neckwear that appeals to dressy men. Correct in color, shape and design in every way most attractive. AT | MEN’S NECKWEAR, made of im 25e. Ported silks; Tecks, Four in-Hands and aT IO, C. | Imperiais. -Made to sell at S0c. MEN’S NECKWEAR, in the crispest, cheeriest designs; large variety of ENG- LISH SQUARES; values up to $1.00 each. [Y | Parasols for Easter. e Dainty Chiffon Creations. i Beautiful, delicately trimmed sunshades, 1n afl thi colors of the rainbow. Delightiully attractive an smart. OUR “DRIVEWAY” PARASOL, taffeta and chiflon covers in black, white light colors, compares fav: with the usual $10.00 to $15.00 Parasols; price To be had here only. Wines and ; J erfumory. Liquors. | COP REALS 'S JICKY, per 65 < ea ie : eld a Standard goods, every PIVER'S TREFLE Boueieis ov O97 pepuiwe "| . ; viourY REGAL, rezh° 1.35 WILSON RYE WHIS- | lar 56 KEY, per half pint, 22c.; per bottle, GORDON DRY GIN, per bottle, BOOTH'S OLD TOMGIN, bottle, VERMOUTH: This is a bs0~ PINAUb" 'S VIOLETTE 2 7/0 MAN MON SOZODONT. Tooth Powder of liquid, HARFINA SOAP. How to It Brees Hart ipa Ss al to the imported; per bottle, MONONGAHELA RYE, bottle, 8 MOUNT VERNON PURE RYE, per bottle, PER WHI E OLD CLARET, per PORT WIN years old, TABLE alton, PENNSYLVANIA RYE, per gallo ‘| SHandsomese Spring Stwle: py or Sontlemen ob s £) Shoes, in fact, for everybody, styles more attractive, shapes smarter or mor Shoe Store is a repository stylesthe public cap fit every foot prop whether the foot b grown-up. We Sho The pride of the shoe world. The sho time. They fit as well as they are bes | the market. We Suarantee the Ideal