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OPTIMISTIC HRONESPEECH Rejoices that Vene- a Trouble Is Settled and laskan Boundary Treaty i fied. pee PROSPERITY FOR INDIA. for Peaceful Understanding on Balkans Question—Opens Parlia- j Ment with Full Royal Pomp and | All the Traditions Observed. , Feb. 17.—King Edward, ac- ‘by Queen Alexandra and d by the Court and all the om- ‘of Btate, opencd Parllament this ly in the day the vaults of the ‘Wore searched as usual for im- conspirators by the Yeomen of Guard. carrying ancient lanterns Mi useless halberds. Tho movements fee ‘the troops taking up positions along © pie route of the procession followed, so }orowds which had been attracted by fine weather and desire to witness Toyal pageant did not lack enter- ent during the long wait royal procession, consisting of State carriages, escorted by Life left Buckingham Palace at 1.8) P.M. The King and uQeen were seat- in the Jast carriage, which was drawn the eight Hanoverian horses which @ figured in all the recent royal cer- The royal party reached tie ia Tower through the Mall, the ards and Whitehall, King on the Throne. ‘The procession, which h that of the previous ceremony, formed and, headed pursulvants and heralds, marched Robing Room, King Edward and Alexandra being immediately pre- by the Sword of State, carried by ‘Marquis of Londonderry. d and, with a blast of trumpets, need to the Peers’ Chamber, the ike of Devonshire, Lord President of Council, preceding the King and with the imperial crown, which carried on a cushion. The King d himself on the throne, with the beoring the Cap of Maintenance the Sword’of State standing on his ht and left. The uQeen sat on the of the King and the Prince of bon his right. members of the House of Com- THE WORLD: TUESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 17, 1903. qvere summoned and on their ar- ithe Lord High Chancellor, Earl ity, Kneeling, handed the King Speech, which he read from the ps of the thron Alaskan Boundary Treaty. opening, the King sald that Eng- d's relation with all the foreign pow- continues friendly, and added: the blockade of the Venezuelan ports Jed to negotiations for the adjust- ‘of all the matters in dispute, 1 ice that a settlement has now been ved at which has justified the block- powers in bringing all hostile operations to an immediate close, fegotiations have taken place for an ment of the questions which have m dn regard to the boundary of my fons in North America and that for the reference of 3 to “an arbitral tribunal signed and ratified.” h eferred to the Bai- ¥ he condition of the Huropean proy- of Turkey gives cause for serious ety. I have used m; press these has ny , epeech addi trust that the'proposdls will prove lent for the purpose and that I find it possible to give them my ¥ support.” South African Bright, King next mentioned the Aden land dispute and the Somaliland dition. and then tirned to South loa, on which subject he sald: be urogivss of events in South Af: eon satintuctory. ‘The visit of Colonial Secretary has already been ctive of the happlest results and opportunity it has provided for per- | with Lord Milner and the self-governing col- representatives of ail in- con- Occasions of misunderstand reterring to the Kano (Nigeria) 1 and the Indian Durbar, the ig nid: ‘am glad to be able to state that Rhe latter imposing ceremony coincided th the disappearances of the drought Bt agricultural distress in Western sand that the prospects for, both multure And commence throughout aro more encourage than for some time a Tom #atisfactory The Irish Question, Speech concluded with an intima- the budget estimates of uhe ex- would Inevitably be large and ing the Introduction of bills h the Irish land question; n jon, sugar bounties and ny 3. rd to the Irish measure, the trust, complete the series which have ulready done m single ownership for the Unsatisfactory condition, 40 the tonure of agricul- over a larg: ¢ portion of Ire- ueen returned to Buck- # o'ol ' lock. Ane crowds ed them with enthus- Londo Yaga and beaters. tee! hiion 'b Battauens u nt, will be done in the matter, Apter Hey fal it T THE GUEST Philadel- Q A long, loose, swagger garment, tion Rain Coat and Spring Overco; better, feels better, fits better than of the sort you ever put on, Si GERMANY LIKELY. TO FAVOR TURKEY, Dissents from Macedonian Note Agreed to by Russia, England, Austria, France and Italy. PARIS, Feb, 17.-It is said in oMeta quarters here that toe Austrian Am-i bassador to Constantinople will to-day { present a note to the Porte asking for refor' Macedonia, Dhis is regarded as inaugurating the project for joint av- ion on the part of the Huropean pow. er, toward Turkey ‘The presentation of the Russian note, which is identical, will follow that of Austria, put the Forelgn OMcé here has not yet been advised of the exact date of {ts presentation, The terms of the notes were submitted to France, Great Britain, Italy and Germany and were approved in principle by all except Ger- _ Cravenette Rain Coats day or evening and any sort of overcoat weather, rain or shine. New concave shoulder, full, loose back; nothing like it for style and for all-round use and wear. Sizes, regulars and stouts, 34 to 46. The acme of Rain-Coat luxury at a moderate price. know how becoming and practical it is until you see it and try it on, ee ee combina- at. Looks any coat uitable for You can’t BURGLAR GREETED WITH A VOLLEY, Mr. Axt Used His Bedroom Arsenal with Good Effect as Window Was Raised by Thief, Frederick Axt, a sporting goods deal- er, No. $1 Smith street, Brooklyn, is glad he sleeps with an armory un- der his pillow, He is also giad that he learned to shoot in a reclining position, Mr, Axt, who sleeps in the rear of his store, was awakened shortly before daylight oy @ noise in the back yard nohe heard the shutter of the win- dow facing his bed open. He reached under his pillow. and pulled forth one of Uwo Bs-calibre revolvers just aa the window sash was rized. Still reclining he opened up @ fusillade on the open Window, At the third whot he tieard a ery. of Then i and, dow #eo Lwo men clambering over the {¢ He took a few parting shots at them, ting German divergence opean concert aad ap a lendency to aupport Turkey. ‘The notes, ‘while Grm. donot, contain men the present ested Ive and dnancial reform uh toad etatus, Ip but they disappeared in the gloom, $1,000 FIRE IN A TUGBOAT, Silk Specials « 5% Black Taffeta 43°; THIS IS A BRIGHT, HEAVY AND RUSTLING QUALITY—strong, firm and well recommended for 80° Crepe de Chine 59°; All colors are represented in the assortment of shades, including white, navy, cream and black, sent C, 0. D, No mail orders filled e: i ciemonmemeen nee ee JAMES McGREERY & CO. Sale of Shirtwaists, Tuesday, February 17, One hundred dozen, Taffe- tas silk waists, Colors:—White, light blue, pink, red, navy and grey, 4.00 each, Twenty-third Street, GAVE VALENTINE PARTY, Women's Vreas Club Members Gather at the Majvatic. The Women's Press Club, of New York City, gave @ valentine party in the ball- room of the Majestic Hotel last night A fire started to-day in the engine room of tae tugboat C. W. Wood dyin ihe foot of One Hundred t and venth ‘06! st Bast A reception at 7 o'clock p ied the 0. guest contributed an original mine, The were in charge of the Re’ This is a soft, light and crepey quality. None Wednesday! lining and underskirt needs, xcept when accompanied by cash. JAMES McGREERY & 60. Sale of Silk Petticoats, Tuesday, February 17, One hundred dozen,—finest quality taffeta silk petti- coats, Colors and black and black and white, 6.75) 150 and 12.75 each, Twenty-third Street, Klenner, Mrs. Sarah McDannold, Mrs, | Zachary Taylor Jones, Miss Mthel Morse, Mra. Mary E. Faulkner, Mra, Olive Muir Puller, — t for Feotball, (From the Delewarian.) 1 long to mix Up with the bunch And wallow in the 1 want to hay My wishbone prose he grime; |On Wednesday, February 18, 8000 yards, Corded Delhi Swiss. New effects,—and colorings, — Dresden and floral designs, 32 inches wide, Lace Departments Ecru and White Point Gaze, Point Venise and Repousse Lace Edges, Galloons and Insertions, 214 to 10 inches wide, at 25°, 38, 45, 58 25c per yard, Former prices 75c to $2.50 yd. All-over Net, to match 18 inches wide, Formerly $3.00 to $5.00 yd. Black Silk Cluny Galloons 2 to 4 inches wide, Formerly $1.50 to $4.75 yd. $1.50 O5¢ » $3.15 Cream Lierre Robes, $10.50, 21.50, 23.75 Formerly $15.00 to 45.00 Twenty-third Street. psec be Ome faba ¥ Dermectnpeenentetentmentnenenentunntntettnttnttntutnt-tiet ugutpugetntetntutetabntub-ttitntute gntutntututebtuttntubntubtutitntnbutatatiiat el MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED. ne ams I 00 S O. | w Satistaction Guaranteed -or Growing Stcre, +Money Promptly Refa M = e e wv , ‘ SIXTH AVENUE, 21ST AND 22D STREETS. N. ¥. Ihe Gigantic Sales of Februar sanbvenine-bobienenbab le dasableanbsontibienbibienbubneibegstibubuputibiee Per dares ; . & The Sale of ‘ Offerings in Furniture That Habe Never Been Rivalled. ‘ Héusefurnishings and China Astoundingly Low in Price. the Year in bes Sale of vt ah) That Surpasses Every Past Effort. ace Curtains and Upholstery Selling as Never Before. 2 Q | Is it any wonder that February is a month of great activity in this store? Think of the broad interest possessed by Ives ver O e uvin ance Oo 2 ear! So many alluring sales! Values are emphatically the best known to the retailing world, It takes unquestionable bargains to ht successful sey Ae you think of the tnlghty success of our efforts, can you question further the values that = Ry . “4 > ‘ we give, or can you hcsitate loager in coming to this store? Do you want a Travelling Bag, a Dress Suit Case, a Valise, a Portmanteau, an English Hat ee or a Club Bag ? Eo Z : ed If so, your bargain plum is ready. Never within the memory of New York retailers was there such a series of values ° 5 - in tine imported arid domestic Leather Goods. A manufacturer's stock came in our possession at such an extraordi- q Tailored Blouse Suits, $9.98. nary price concession that we can quote the following astounding offerings, And these are but a few from many ; The Finest Ever Offered at the Price. 7 ENGLISH KIT BAGS — Cost to make) MEN'S ENGLISH CLUB BAGS—Cost to DERP cur aH chun BAGS FOR Hi AR Aa LU ea oar Tallor-[ade Blouse Suits, made from finest all-wool cheviot serge, blouse made $21.00; regular retail price $28.00; the 1n- 5 lar retail price $10.0: | regular retail price $12.00; made. of solld | made of enlid solorinather, with to wear open or tobutton over. Deep, broad facings, rich peau de soie. Lined mous English make, of solid sole leather,| made of Eng! bridle leather, hand- sole leather, in glazed calf finish, hand-| brass trimmings, turned edges 95 with finest guaranteed satin, large putt sleeve and postilion back; 7-gore flare skirt, hand-sewed, with raw edges, leather |rewed in each frame, each with brass jgcwed fn frames, (with brass. trlinraings | and eapned, coraér ito, 12 to mM handsomely tailored; colors blue and black; sizes 32 to 44; value $16.50. Also \ Mned, with solid brass locks and catches, | English lock and strong English handle, | iined, jn coleen russel and tans 6 75 any sise fore. a 300 Handsome Fancy Biouse Suits, in various new designs. Nothing like tre straps around outside, 95 full leather jined and hand | izes 5, 16, 17 and 18 inche: ry N IT CASES—Cost them ever before offered at the price.sssssevee cesseecsscs cece . . 4 leather lined with made; in colors eet and 95 | the. ‘on all sizes ix only $3 regular retail price $2.55; Pockets; all sizes, at only.. ° brown: aizes 14, 16, s Ww and 5, COMBINATION SUIT cA SiS AND BAGS made of sheep-skin leather, 200 Handsome Fancy B'ouse Suits, made from fine all-wool venetians, BELLOWS VALISES—Cost ta make |Wish for only...:s..sscn es 321,00; Made ot roild’ sole leather, hand: | Pere ana wena ent ee «Gora 1 85 Te AEA aE eat ane with baal Newest collars sift]: vewuiacs Caulli eideteee Wr adate ot i 4 rewed and. band 12 to 20 Inches; pick out any be ; +P MN pele, castor and greens intended cular retail p ; SOLE LEATHER OLUB BAGS-—Cost to | Fo wod throughout SSUES POti ris ncdecttcisos ses: Bae for our $18.98 offers, but marked special for this sale at imported hogskin, hand-sewed, with two Tuake f200,, $4.00, and $e.00; regular: Fe: strong Papileh band 1 1. ENGLISH HAT BOXHE Cost to make sale at ....4 ane outside straps, Hnen and leather Mned, 5, $5.59 and $6.00; - chen: pane ¢ regular retail price $10.0: made of ny F ‘ ’ . . a : 1 de of | Inches; our price | ‘ spills tA 3 ‘4 asular'anety “aateneat J 2),95 Eni hate eather; Ta rtutat “ant | pause RUT Cashes cont to make san; | inelge sage eid, rly leather” hand Bargains in Girls’ Spring Suits. . 3 3 * ned, W 1 pri e A P 4 ‘ the "price ‘en all nizon tt * | Deter riteatige, locks and strong Vicana | Ennitah "cole fennhen, with Ranfesewea [SRet fOROR, Looks, eons, leaiter straps: P| Pisses” Walking Sults, latest Norfolk style, in blue and black snowflake stings; jacket fully ODIY oesssieveses oaee handles; prices’ and sizes al edger, Wrench fini corners capped me leather (imported especially. to 5 Sia ee balck pecans reverse cu’ New plaited skirt, strapped to match coat and BELLOWS ISK: Wand iin. Wand thin, 16, 17 and 18 fo. | Fo" er an yeted, with «trong ED&-| make up tn hat boxer); each stitched six times af e bottom; sizes 14 to 18; special to-morrow at Sle; Higuera cris ait mae ct DIOS 3,45 BGS \leckacicien Wnen Mnae cite hae) box wi jan & Wfetime; take “Ke Girls’ Junior Blouse Sults, made much like the women’s tailored suits, in Beene Meee ee AHeE parle Tn rasta these 4, ONGLIBH AG uORUSUESN lee reais with tab effects and pull cus. | Fancy tailor stitching and mercerized linings i and ive 9 45 REAL ALLIGATOR SKIN oL.UR BAC S| inches: our prloanerrs..ns ‘ $1260; regular iretall price $16 50: mite at lack, blue and brown; sizes 12 to 18; $7.50 values, at - 4 ue x, sizes 24 and 26 ? geo we ORG sire VTE ae poms Shh chs . arn cainta, | Sole leather, with turned edges and capped | your choice tor. ea tt t § § Ik d D G d @ | reps mah aan as a i iG, [gh el ae, 65) /QUR He ci meg BCE Sey, SUNS “and (Dress Cts ; icon $5.50, $4.00, andl druoe svaiverealiige = of rea ather, Bot ; : . t make $8.75; regular retall price 95.00; our prices and sizes and’ Jensen: size 24 Inch © |rewed. lonther ined ce a 95 23-inch All Silk Printed Foulards at 39c. Great Offers in Colored Dress Goods. sas age (Rates teh comme inlet atts V2,” [) soo yards of zuma ist PritegFoueras, | 44, 4. Emin a | tal Passel brows, 2 2.95 tiemeds ofan capped coreree ae, AIS LENG IEE LEATHER TAT BOXES— a wide range of desirable designs and colorings, in- 39c Blue, Mating Blue, Nav) rnlue ‘and Bask, Cc sinte and ox-blood: sizes 14, 15, Sizes 15 and16 in. Sizes 17 and 18 in., | and brass trimminges in rueset OO Pia ainea cone telnakelait 45 cluding white and black; worth s9c. per yard, at. . Worth 69C.eveeeee Goseseceutrcitt at seed RUE eaee ARR EuE, le 3.45 3.95 and tan colors; full-size cases; ry regular: retail Brice $3.60; o 24-inch All Silk Printed Foulards, in light green, reseda| 44-in. All ‘Wool Granite Cloth, in Light : Str tnatntetntntntntetr tutte datntu dete tntntgutatutetntn Batre tutntundututebetutabetneadutnteeetntntnentntndntntetete Bn Qndndutnbn tne utn te btntibnentweun buen fuob~anotcanbctcececteuectnecee green, cadet blue, old rose, gray, tan, royal blue, navy blue,| Gray, Garnet, Gold, Brown, New Green, The 5 A At Special We Have black and white; in small neat d igs: also blue and white, any Cadet Blus, Royal Blue, Marine Blue, . yorth 65c. Here as 49 avy Blue and Black, worth 75c. per yard, ht from Hunt & Sons . C) 45-1 Wool Sponged and Shrunk + Choicest Groceries me. jaw ~ i. 24cInch All Silk Printed Liverty Satin, nitro SHOE SePHeR, Gry Tan, Cty, y, El f the best i ings vhit “4 S a) A ‘Ss Greei FOR WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY! (Factory, Elbogan, Carlsbad—showrooms, 4“ Barclay St. N.Y.) Sad black; a Gallas 3 white 59c Garnet, Reds Cadet Bide: Royal Blue, Navy When you look along ths list you will at once understand why our Grocery Their Entire Stock in America of ce OSE! cece epartment has assumed a commanding position in a short period of time. The e Important rt _ goodsare the best, The prices are the lowest. Varieties are always complete, hina, Crockery, Glassware, Et C, ; Pp Offering of THIS IS A GREAT VALUE IN. i BO} PRESTO—The magic Cake | FLOUR (Heckor’'s Superia- * M U d ’ Bag it 25ers te "@75LAL 40% Discount from Wholesale Prices! pee pet ll ene Up ee ) H, 0, Golt - alsing Telicns Snee Forehanded Buying M H ity Tae eta 21c 7 fi i ‘ orehan ying Means Creat Saving. ‘ ROLLED WHEAT Heck. [MAPLE SY UP (lor cab i spelt is shown in the following unsurpassed values, Buy enough to-morrow for next Summer's needs and you will vat sikees) se ae ee dies Pair, y a's “two-pound pack J()o Renin which are simply indicators of hundreds of other rich Save nearly half. This is fine cotton ribbed blue mercerize oO € no mistake when you buy these Shoes. large. OU ans Brieee: | Ga bargain offerings, andthisis the housekeeper’sopportunity. underwear that Gael sells for 50 cents per garment when it They are the best we ever saw for the money. . UR (uncle Me ie nena acd B ‘ is in season. The shirts have French neck, with silk finished Every pair in this lot was made to sell at $4, and the 24 Jerry) peck 256 "ef, 10 ‘pound BS fn ric-a-Brac} Terra Cotta Composition ON THE | front. The drawers have double seats, sateen waist bands $4 price is stamped on the soles. Good, strong, cms Bisavn onxaMENTS| ” Busts and eal Bargain and suspender tapes. The buttons are pearl. well-made shoes, with Goodyear welted ani i ot ty : i upper: price, each whol pach ; % ea and Coffee Bargains anywhere Else eam | fr. war | Saal raesiaameS SPECIAL AT (e ott doubles er wipers Pe Tea — Oolong, English | Santos Coffee, | Pure genuine extra Mara- steatie ‘price, $5.00 | BUSTH ota De ee COTTA | tal sizes. te oseeee Break erred or Cey-|20c. quality, alba ortetna ic qualty; ° 5 lon, 5 ina |!3c.s pound 15c.3 5 BISQ cs or MAN- ; Ss tt B 6 f B d M lead-lined caddy, 1.25 sibs, 60c pounds......... 7 Oc; "flint & Bone wholesale prfee, price, Wf ul argains tor Oys an en. + : zen 0 5 BO lexraain cieeatce: | $2.50 Blouse Suits at $1.17. | Men's Black Thibet Suits. : CATS UP no veer (Prtre quality yao tains Chocolate Pots, 200 Elegant Wool Cheviot and Ss (Oarnast Brang)—Extra quellty, | ORANGES, dozen.” Jars, Chis Mugs, 8 ernke Good Vv. y pinta Patt 1 5c Lares apalltien LF alessle | Cure, Sugar ani Creare Sults, in 12 up-to-date patterns; handsomely ood $10.00 Values at $6.00, RSE 2 Festa ny eegeal rae RUIT, on 15,00 denn Doren made and trimmed with 10 rows of sili | Cut in the popular three-button sack style; widé French c, a| Mihestpomtnie” ualty: 4- pape enna Vases! is Gecoratons "is fing Austrise Soutacheon lirge sailor collars—detachable | facings, triple warp mercerized Italian linings, hand-padded i : . of le, % sn t . shields; silk emblems | ‘ Pattie ania “checker “boned | Ape! ier gently BOc | MALAGA Price, $h76 each inrtoo Sieh8) S800) oh eleavesnadehieicr, | shoulders and raised seams. Trousers prioe of, 20c YELLOW PEACHES oe a es sey BARGAIN TABLI plaited sleeves; silk made with French waist bands and 1 { Buene “ttn “Pickton "Sone | (Deantied)< Detter quality tm-| Pu Company” inereeat LARGE, SIZE PARLOR, on : necktie, extra strong drill Jo g onesbiecenininase | Sies 34) to 42 oe é ever: | Soman pall raur| pints. Oe. BOe| tresn baked Sponge Lady : late" Fots, Condensed "Milk waist bands, sizes 3 to 8... Sidivaleats.o. .<-sssesesessccereess) 31.70; 2-| OUR FRESH FRUIT |? $15.00 per d Pinsy, ane ct DUS | DEPARTMIONT shows the our price, each, = | 2,00] snest trusts “in the etty. HOWEMIAN GLASS FLOWER : PRESERVES (Johneon's)| River Russet Oranges, 40) is yi dey edie earsraray : Raspberry, Seramberry, | 408 vescsvsseseessernes @OG | Y_[Hune @ Sona’ wholeeais price, Ped ARGAID LE NO. 4 con saith, Quince, Pear F r $2.50 par dose edestals! tainn some. beautiful Cherry, Aprical, Black Cur-| Lares eweet Calitornta 40) +f price, earth.» ' f 4 color rant, Red Currant — quail vel ORANGES... Ic price, JARDINIPRES AND | PED~| 000 color sf Better Sihan cever = Sepound) p00 | mi Cuspidors ! ESTALS—B. F. aunt & Sone | Cabarets, ‘Chop ern ro ers ’ snonene ttt On Pn tren Bott Bt sn tet dnenentn ilk uae bun Hunt oe To-morrow, Special Values » ‘ 3 c ‘ . pach . tel . : 50 Men’s Genuine es = (ei NOTE DED Cotton Wash Fabrics. In Their . ; " Fo: Women’s and Men’s Hosiery © ‘Women’s Extra Fine Gauze Lisle Thread Hose, 2 cS with spliced seams and double soles, Value 45¢ 8 ‘ Value 600 OFS! Women’s Extra Quality Lace Lisle Thread Hose, in open-work insteps and entire length, JAMES MeGREERY & CO. Silks, Exhibition of new designs in printed and woven checks, suitable for Shirt- waist suits, Women’s Gauze Lisle Thread Hose, in all-over lace and handsome embroidered insteps, Value95c Men’s Fancy Half Hose, with embroidered fronts, vertical stripes, lace effects and fancy clockings, Value 50c West Twenty-third Street. Sale of 5,000 yards white Peau de Cygne, 6oc. per yard, Twenty-third Street, | The thoughtless man with land te sell Fits Finds no one who will buy. He dose not: