The evening world. Newspaper, November 7, 1902, Page 6

* las Hotel, the Park - Featirated thelr - and FEKS MILLIONS OF A T.STEWART "Twenty-four Years After the! Great Merchant's Death Third Cousin Comes from Ireland to Claim His Fortune. HILTON HEIRS TO FIGHT. Belfast Man Retains an Eminent French Attorney and Grave Charges of Fraud Are Openly Made and as Vigorously Denied. Twenty-four years after the death of A. T. Stewart a new effort Is to be made to wrest from the Hilton heirs possession of his millions, This time the claimant is John Stewart, who says he is a third cousin of the famous mer- ehant, and who comes from Belfast, Ireland, to press his alleged rights to a in the great estate. He has employed G. Gale Needham, of Embury, Needham & Vallon, No. 44 Pine street, to represent him in court, and notice has already been served upon Horace Russell, trustee of the es- tate, that a motion will be made Bupreme Court to place on the cale @ suit for a pro rata share In the London Streets" property in Broo The announcement ts made tha fs merely a test ¢ nd that if it ceeds others will follow for a like fn the Stewart Building, the St enue Hote other pleces of valuable property All Other Efforts Failed. Other alleged relatives have sought in oourt to establish similar clalms, but all have been thrown out on the ground that relationship was not established This abstacie, it is declared, will not fnvalidate the present suit, as the at- torneys for John Stewart Insist that he has indisputable proof that he Is a rela- tive of A. T. Stewart. ‘His assertions are backed by the test!- mony of the Rev. John Fitzpatrick, « missionary in the Order of Oblates. He thas come from Ceylon to ald John Stew- art, who js his cousin. Father Fitepatrick cannot, because of his religious obligations accept a por- tion of the estate, but It la said that he fs anxious that the others should get) their dues, Not only because of his gtanding in the church, but because of the fact that he knew A 1. Stewart well, his testimony ds regarded as of the greatest value. He wil: declare upon the stand, if the case ever comes to trial, that John Stewart and A. T. Stew- art were third cousins. At present he fs at Greenpoini. Has French Counsel. ‘The actual attorney in the case Is Albert Donans d’Artigues, a member of the French bar, at present living at No. $39 West Fifty-elghth street. He wae employed by John Stewart to take the matter up, but owing to the fac he Js a non-citizen. he cannot fn the American courts. It Js f Teason that he has employed local coun wel. The brief in the case, however, was drawn by him and much documentary evide relationship of his Stewart. In the gat! to show the with A. T. 3 more chief al in the Here 1s the jon Drief: “That on the day of the funer: contrary to law, Henry Hilton obtu the Surrogate of the Court of New York, to cv Yery ‘house there in th that the late Of his blood.” Never Prod ‘The brief continue “That no inven a Justice Barrett | Proof on the part ‘wan thrown out of cour’ (that time Stewart had no wit- » and as the statute allows for a har brought the wit- will receive the Baath Court. eaeey. cance. De rt of the estsa rf th [a0 jave found many flaws tn them.’ aArtigues says that he was first Roumantan Au usta Mecesco, who 2 aughter of a loyed In the case oman named. Aus er investigated her claim , ‘and found that it co he added | 1 not be Yestixations T found the rei jad millionaire. I am confident that we 6 oes we can substantiate all Style 188 0 Brita told vies want world, Fine kangaroo top: These Shoes possess a) from all points. For Men and A. Third Ave. and 8th e| West en's Shoes, made on the new ide extension double sole an advanced shoemaking seldom found in ready-made shoes. force of our splendid orranisation were directed to the production of ‘one style we could not produce handsomer shoes or fuller value, Four Stores—Note well the locations. easy of access | Best Shoes—Fullest Stocks—Fullest Values. | SYNDICATE 10 to Win Heiresses. INTRODUCTION. PAY FOR Blackmail Unmasked the Ing as His Famous Ancestor. American helresses. who contemplat marrying titled foreigners were shocked learned of the revela to-day when they tlong Just brought out In Berlin concern Ing the operations of what ts known as the the members of w “marriage syndivate," h contract for certain sums to provide rich wives for Impecunious no blemen Tt all came out in the trial of the case of Baron Munchausen, a relative of ihe famous Munchaugen who married Mis« kel, street, rtha Washington Re of No and who charged that the ‘ “had tried He loxt hts ¢ Sixty-ninth now In this city, f the outeom ninot bolle she nal 0 may be © < of which Tam unaware, but Tam sure that my husband Is one of the most honorable Powerful and Far-Reaching. and upright men in the w: Tf the testimony brought out In court fs to be be the “syndicate ts powerful and f hing, Its prin Dusiness ts to pro the funds noble suitors who a-wooing go and at the rame time te A the fair heiress. For this a percentage of the marriag dat is demanded in return, It ta hinted that in Munchausen’s case 6 per cent was to have been the fee, but for th fact that he falled to marry the youn woman first selected. In the conspiracy ft is sald are in cluded a woman of high rank In I who has been able to reach young officers who move in the most exclusiv: circles. Joined with her are a number of men who furnish the money a1 share in the rewards, Their operatio are sald to have extended over a num ber of years, during which time the have reaped a harvest. As told In covrt, Munchausen was to have been married to a Southern belle whose weaith footed up $7,50 thelr share the syndicate fgure 00, It was because of tholr demands Munchausen sued and lost | cha. “Borrowed” from E) When seen to-day the Baroness after recovering from her first surpris« wald “My husband was a poor officer. H had some trifling debts, and when he was Introditced to Eissler, who appeare} tired business man of wea oMcer ler. to be assisting the y from him, ity an Inheritance he was t was no thought In his mind hands of a band of jlackmatlers, and he did 1 that EF and tn to-day Ly satisfactory of the Rupture problem (PB cat and learn how those torturing strap: And heavy springs at small cost. DON'T NEGLECT your 32 HB cluthe Truns will reduce thes |fB repture unt! cured. No Bel Nght, Coughing, Hfting, &e. firmer hoid by our Auto! guaranteed. only cause tie Pad, BOOK OOn 20 Finat Aye. and Union (Xe, Amence.) BP. M. OMice Hoyrs | +s bet. | Square, New York, =Blun Shoe Po-tay-to Inst military heel, Made of calf; alw smooth, t in the 8. A young man's swell style and reflect a smartness d_ shapeliness e! If the whole Women, $1.50 to $4.00. I, BLYN & SONS GUARANTEE SHOE CO., 6th Ave, and 27th Str:et. FACTORIES, aes Street. and 40th Streets. ) EAST 9IST ST. BUY RICH WIVES American Daughters of Wealth Shocked at Revelation of the Method Employed by Nobles Baron Munchausen, Whose Sult for Con- spiracy, Spins Yarn as Intercst-| ‘ointed shape with $3.50 of 401, 403, 405 BARONESS WHO iE DEFENDS SPOUSE.| “HAD WOMAN'S SATCHEL. Alleged Thief Saya He Wan Look- . but In Held. Ing for Ow tials. Free on application. Men’s Overcoats. $10.00 Men’s Heavy Winter Overcoats of extra quality, ne wool Frieze, in black and oxford; ¢sp prices... Men's Winter Overcoats of excellent quality Frise, in black and and oxford, Also the new long, loose overcoats; nicely tailored, serge lined, 12 0 Splem tid VALUE cess. erinesieseseies eer ecscsencs eee © Men's Winter Overcorts of extra quality Thibets « Frieze, including the very desirable long, loos: broad shouldered coats; special at... sees $15,00 Men’s Winter Overcoats of fine, all-wool Cheviots and Boys’ @vercosts. $3, 00 ilored, made sizes 3 to Boys’ Winter Overeoats, well cut and well in the new loose ett good value 16 years; special seeee ats of Cheviot made in the ne es 3 to 16 yea Boys’ Winter Overe: cut and tailored: good value at $5; § Boys’ all-wool Winter Overcoats, made of Friezes, Chev- iots and Melton: in the ; Sizes 3 to 16 Years wees $5, 00 Youths’ Overcoats. Youths’ allewook Winter Overcoats, of Cheviots, Meltons; cut in’ the sizes 14 to 20 years; good value at $12; speci made Overcouts, made of Frie M4 Youths’ fine Winter Cheviots, in the new loose effect YOaTS cove oe S to 20 Men's Shoes. Strollers’ Shoes appeal with telling re- sults to all “smart” men and to all men who want a swell looking, su- perior titting and superior wearing shoe. If hard to please try a pair. Sold exclusively at our Stores ....., Men’s Dressy Shoes of Box Calf, Wax Calf, Vici Kid, Patent Calf and Patent Coit, all Goodyear welt soles; ood values for early t Boys’ Siioes, A number of very good styles for school and : 98¢) $3,50 dre: All_ this season's popr Box Calf and Vi $1.25 and § Open Late Saturday Night. | Outfitters to Four | Convenient 5 Stores: $8.00 $600 | Fancy Cassimeres and Cheviots, extra quality cloths ; also oe YP have a construction differing from ANY OTHER—which makes LONGEST STRINGS without increasing the outer dimen- sions of the piano case. Greatest Volume of Tone and Greatest Sustaining Power. Most piano makers in their advertisements claim these great tone essep- ‘ We alone _SUBSTANTIATE our claim by proof—measurement ! HANDSOME NEW CATALOGUE i iT NEVGROCETHRIOGE NCO: OUTFITTERS Saturday Special Sale. The tide of Winter Clothing business flows naturally and irresistibly to the Brill Stores. cut right and made well. the values are greater than you expect. special prices it will pay you to come far and buy for future as well as present needs. Friezes; nobby cut and elegantly made; three- 0 quarter length and the noboy, full, broad $ 1 8 0 shouldered coats «2.0... ae ‘ © Men’se extra tne Winter Overcoats of he: Vicuna, . in oxford and biaek, silk or extra heavy serge $25. 00 DINING Seseavirsecsaseercjorte canttessenerss | UPRIGHTS possible the - use Length of string naturally means 233-45 East 23d St Also, 16 WEST 125th STREET. Cena rothets TO MEN AND BOYS, Our Clothing is Even at regular prices At these Men’s Suits. Fancy Casimeres and Cheviots, Black Cheviots in ‘single-breasted Sack, also the new two-button double-breasted Sack Suits, Sy all-wool, good serge lining Fancy Cheviots, Cassimer ack * Cheviots and Thibets, single-breasted Sack, also the new double- breasted Sack Sui well cut, well tailored, serge lined; big value Fancy Cheviots, Cassimeres and Worsteds, Black Thibets and Cheviots, Black unfinished Worsteds, single-breasted Sack Suits, also the new two-but- ton double-breasted Sack Suits; env in value to most $20 suits , $1().00 $12.50 $15.00 Boys’ Suits. Tearabout Suits made of stoutest all-wool Cassimeres and Cheviots, in Blue, Black and Fancy Mixtures. Coats have patent triple-taped seams, double-stayed, anti- sag pockets, Pants have patent double- -taped seams, double seats and double knees, patent moisture-proof crotch lining and lin canvas leg lining, yrieh prevents wearing out or ba ging at the knee: All sewed with extra quality si YEAS, oe $5.00 from 3 to 4 Blouse Suits that nge from 3 to 10, in all qualities, blue Serges, fancy simeres and Cheviots, and 2-piece suits that range rom 7 to 16, in fancy Cassimeres and Cheviots, and also the black Thibet, worth much more money..... Boys’ 2-piece Suits of fancy Cheviots and Cassimeres, a’so blue Cheviots, tirmly made and handsomely, trimmed; pants have double seats and knees; sizes 7 to 16 years, Youths’ Suits. Fancy Cassimeres and Cheviots in all the latest colorings ; would be good yalue at $8; sizes 13 {0 20 years, ati. Boys’ Suits to fit all age: $3.00 $2.00 $6.00 the new 2-button Black Thibet Suits, with broad mili-> $8 00 tary shoulders; sizes 14 to 20 years; good value.... e Men’s Hats. We have gathered all the broken $ 1 50 lots of Hats, values up to $3, and marked them for this sale, $1,80 Our best, equal in every way to the hats usually Sold in ex- clusive hat stores at $4.00; all styles, all sizesee. Boys’ Hats, the entire balance our newest Fall. styles; sant prices, $1.25 and $1,50; special, ellecvs Men and Boys. Men’s Hats in all the newest All blocks, well made and well Four Stores trimmed; equal to most $2.50; special......eeceee Open Late Saturday Night. 279 Broadway, near Chambers St. 47 Cortlandt St., bet. Church and Greenwich Sts, | 21 and 219 Sixth Ave., bet. 14th and {5th Sts. { 125th St., Cor. Third Ave, N E Ww special at.. Value $9.50. Mises’ Walking Suits, i Norfolk eff blue, brown, yea Jackets, = Gretchens, # Suits, For Misses and Children. The younger folks are just as fastidious in the matter of dress as their elders—even more so. They are always pieas:d, however, when they come to O’Neill’s, and it is easy to understand the reason why. They see here a gathering of Fine Apparel for little Girls and Misses that is simply unrivalled in assortment. As for cut, fit, general style and variety few houses make such a showing. As to price, whatever you pay fora Garment in our house, your are getting the very best that it is possible to produce for the money. Friday and Saturday Specials Are: ens, in plain blue and | Misses’ Collar‘ess Jackets, of all wool ‘ th, caps collar, prettily| Cheviots and Kerseys, lined through- trimmed with black 1 J 95 out with Satin, strap tailored flat trim, . velvet, 6 to 12 year in black, blue, brown 15 95 ° Sizes, special at... and dark red, special Value, $20. 00. Value $15.50. Children’s two-piece Russ'an Dresses, in Golf Red and Royal Blue Cheviot Cloth, 6 to 12 5, 983 | Misxes’ Ractaz Jackets, of Castor and ian Kersey cloth, new patch pockets and bishop sleeves, box 14.95 Blouse and black and 19.75) Girls’ School Coils, three-quarter leneth, | in Govert Cloth, 0 to 14 year sizes, special ateeve Value, $18.50. | Misces’ Ziteline Collarless Jackets, | trimmed at neck and cufts with Velvet, lined with Heavy Satin, special sizes, S Value $26.50. 17.75 “Value, $25, 00. Bnely tailored, S70." Fine ey | Cling For Boys and Young Men. Swell rich fashions for the little fellows and manly styles for the older Boys. Good cloth, good linings, § good trimmings and the best of tailoring are the chief ‘characteristics of our clothing—and note the prices. The question is ro: where can you do better (we know you can’t), but where can you do as well ? Two Splendid Boys’ Overcoats at 4.75. (The Regular Price Is 7.50.) Boys’ Russian Overcoats, made of all-) Poys’ All-Wool Oxford Gray Irish Frieze wool Oxford Gray and Blue Irish Frlsze,! Qyercoats, cut full and long, velvet velvet collar and. medallion on sleeves! cotta, sizes 6 to 16 years, 4.75 AAO) al ede Young ‘Men’s Suits and Overcoats, Regular $14-50 Grade at $8.75. Young Men's Long-Pant Suits, in an Men's Overe made of Clegant assortment’ of Mixed Tweeds, Oxford Gay irih Fetesy, cat Cassimeres and Cheviots, sizes 15 to 20 very long, velvet collar, sizes 17 to 20 sizes 2% to 8 years, regu- ular 7.00 Se eee for this week at. | Young years, the regular $14.50 years, the regular $14.75 grade, special for this 6 | grade, special for this 8. 75 week at.e. Wosristises ate eee Nan hiete Else Sach Hatsfor °3.75 Misses’ and Children’s Ready- to-Wear Trimmed Hats, fresh from our own workrooms, The popular Scratch Felts— Bell Crown, stitched brim, beau- tifully trimmed with plain libere ty satin ribbons, plaid ribbons, quills, etc., all colors—Hats that anywhere else are not duplicated for less than $5. Cur Price Friday and Salarday, SA $3. 715 EACH. Sixth fam 20th fo Zist Street. Another Great Sale Men’s Shoes, $3.00, $4.00 and $5.00 kinds, $1.90. New Fall and Winter styles of MEN’S SHOES, received from a prominent manufac- turer whose goods sell in a regular way for $3.00 to $5.00. The entire surplus production of his factory, consisting of samples and regu- lar lots, in FINE KID SKIN, BOX CALF, PATENT LEATHER, ENAMEL LEATHER, f WAX and VELOUR CALF. Unusual Opportunity for ¥& Economical Buyers. An Clothing Department. Men’s $12.00 Suits, ve 50) Men’s $2.60 & $3.00 Pants for Single or Double Breasted Sack Suits, $1.45, in plain black and fancy mixtures, | Pants that fit and Pants that wear, THE ROAD TO SUCCESS IS THROUGH THE WANT COLUMNS OF THE WORLD.