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IQUOR MEN IN BONDING PLAN. ; ee Scheme Is on Foot to Organize ~~ @ Company to Furnish Excise Bonds as Required by the Raines Law. ‘There is 2 movement tn progress bonding company, which Is to gite e: @ise bonds as required by the Rain: Festricted to liquor dealers. A man w fg adtively interested in promoting « hhattan and the Bronx. there was a how! at once. to establish a bonding company the: + @elves. Nothing came of it, howev: but it has only laked out lately how wes that it ended in a fizzle. for a large majority of @aloons in this city, and 1 unde in every such'cace a reba Red. The rebate ranged all th facts became know: Rene: chance that they will get | REBATES START A WAR./A resent to organize a liquor dealers’ Jaw, No formal announsement has y @nterprise to-day explained the situation ‘they would charge $9 for bonds In Man ‘This was just Goudle the rate charged last year, and “Then came the threat of the brewers ere was siinply that for plaves fir whien | instructions, Immediately after the ro eee Were interested the com- i these alee tre acts wae much tn nis action was altogether in the public |! sKed by, the brewaries reasiy have | interest y for thelr certificates and bonds In ining his wishes to Bre and they are indignant. But the | ILE LG weaey Ince x PISO LDS, jealers are even more angry spot no Fobate, and there in no | ment incompletely, | bida DROWNED AT CONEY ISLAND. | °o7iret,'8, “iestton upon which 1 aun | ise STURGIS WILL NOT BE REMOVED: Mayor Low Decides that the Fire Commissioner Is Not Guilty of the Charges Brought by Comptroller Grout. OQ put “TECHNICAL” VIOLATION. will not remove Fire Commissioner Sturgis nor will he even X-| censure the head of the Fire Depart- es} ment. He finds that Mr. Sturgis has; et} not been guilty of violating the charter at Mayor Low ‘O} ment to Comptroller Grout to-day, * he | violation took place while the d ‘=| which you call attention, the Corpor: tlon Counsel things that th though exceeding $1,000 on two engine houses, do not cor violation of the charter, the Items being 80 unrelated as not to constitute, in (| either case, a single joo. He furtier finds that the Commitsloner gave prompt ceipt of the Corporation Counsel's opin- | partment; to that, even if @ contrary hose, the Commissioner tas reported to T,| me direct; and I am of the opinion that If he made any mistake ut | the Board of Wattmate and Apportion- D or rather, perhaps, od lin expressing himself carelessiy, when) ‘be asked for authority to award the |" called to pase, in view of the foregoing OURT KNOCKS OUT Justice OG Justice O° Court, enth avenue, In a decision rendered to- day. Reslden and owners awarding avenue (isperse view were taken as to these repairs, the | mistake would have been made, not wil- follow. that he was actin, partment, the jaw, until the Dt ot that Sela has endeavored spirit and in the letter; hae suffere been bene the elty i has, in fact We the expenditure said to have Improwerly made. oo PATENT ASPHALT. Againat t President Cantor's log Project. ot the Supreme the project ty In upper Bev rman racticaily kilied “pitulithle asphalt’ of upper Seventh avenue f road horses have watched | crest the contest nt Cantor's pet project over! the and avenue arne that. serious broken out tn t Rusia atrikers h tionary 1 ps quor, ical principles and sa VN Fie fe j =| f ) ) | aaa ] f | ) ' f ff ' THE WORLD: THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 98, 1903. Szmps son Cra Sicth Ave (94 1020% Sts wford Co, May’s Last Business Day Brings VALUES EXTRAORDINARY to the SIMPSON CRAWFORD STORE. HE curtains drop to-morrow night for the holiday of Saturday. A naturally busy day is made doubly so. We have gathered for the sell- ing an extraordinary congregation of merchandise “ specia’s,” a large number of which have a particular pearing on the holiday—such as going-away things, articles for sport and pleasure, gifts for the friends you visit and comfortable clothes to wear. uy EVERY ITEM IS SPECIALLY PRICED FOR FRIDAY. Our purpose is to make to-morrow one of the biggest store-days of the year. To that end you'll discover unusual price concessions. The values in every case are excellent—in a great many instances, phenomenal. y SECOND FLOOR. About 200 Tuscan Braid Trimmed Hats, several shapes, all good and made up espe- cially for this sale, representing values up to $6.50, $3.95 CHILDREN’S MILLINERY. Very prettily trimmed Children's Hats and Flats, flower or ribbon value MAIN FLOOR: Continuation of Our Greatest UNTRIMMED HAT SALE for merchandise worth from 75c. to $1.75 each. PRIDAY SPECIALS IN UNDERMUSLINS. SECOND FLOOR. 296. CAMBRIC CORSET COVERS, lace trimmed and with hemstitched ruffle, all sizes, several styles in French shape, Reg- FIRST FLOOR. MEN'S $1.50 AND $1.00 NEGLIGEES, 65c.— wide In the body, have gathered yokes, split neckbands, continuous sleevé facings, ocean pearl buttons, and are 36 inches long; four- ply detached cuffs to match; all sizes and pat- terns in 14 to 1734 inches, and some patterns in 18 inches. Oc. MEN'S UNDERWEAR, 29¢.—About 70 dozen summer-weight Balbriggan and Sea Isl- ments. FRIDAY SPECIAL IN Kinds, for 50c. All kinds of leather. Alli- gator, Seal, Calf tanned in colors and black, of course. In all we have 2,100 of them and a handsomer lot of belts were never offered —and we repeat, $1.00 to $2.00 belts for. 50 FRIDAY SPECIALS IN BOYS’ CLOTHING. FIRST FLOOR. 2,000 dozen Irish Linen Mandkerchiefs for 19¢. each, worth up to Soc. FRIDAY SPECIALS IN MISSES’ DRESSES. THIRD PLOOR. Misses’ White Serge Norfolk Suits, side- plaited skirt, flaring from knee; a smart suit were $22.50, reduced to... - $15.00 Girls’ Norfolk and Sailor Blouse Dresses, of White Sicilian; emblem on shield and sleeve; SHIRT WAISTS. SECOND FLOOR. Women's White Lawn Waists, front of fine tucking and three rows of fine maedla oct tucked stock, tucked back. --$1.00 Women's Black Lawn Waists, te quality lawn, front has 36 fine tucks in clusters of nine, with three rows of Chantilly Lace two We look for a big and busy day. Deen made regarding the enterprise, and|/as to the purchase of sunplies as northern subu opted ee eee not be ay arged by Comptroller Grout, but ad- agalnie Eres tent Gare much business for such a company for} mits that there was a “technical” vio. no Parber Awphal Baty eyes an lke that any TEHORTSELeMaT nortae Inc tneT Hater Gr b company. anc wy «| @ ~TwoUncommonlyGoodValuesin FRIDAY SPECIALS IN FRIDAY SPECIALS IN Gi rs Ears # mA en. junction restraining President Can- . i It is proposed to have the membership r in his state- Teena the ee Chie Melis Eo) STIFF TRIMMED HATS. MEN s APPAREL. HANDKERCHIEFS. Women >. FLOOR. PEDESTRIENNE SUITS—Of Tweed, Chev- iot and Mixed Mannish Materials, blouse and 4 (One Hundred e} Fi * ment was still under the Influer ‘ About 150 white and black Mixed Braid Saree * ¥ factur- ‘an follows: 1 and long established i ' fats, with ef td wh blac! der- Material is a mercerized satin-striped Mada- iti Sid) OMEN RUC cra aos half-fitting coats, with and without shoulder “When the new Excise law to increase) ang vefore the Corporation Co | BL SAUD GUI ACHE) SA lee Cubs polan; white grounds, with twenty-seven com-} } ¢t8' Samples and odd dozens; assorted width fl kirts, in- the rates for liquor tax certiitcates | eiven his opinion an the muoiect, ad “| rims; all made on wire frames; trimmed Ay Ls b Misa hems; for quality, values are unmatched, capes, seven and nine gore flare skirts, Per cent. all around went into effect| sj», rai HOA IAWAtBTEHaLapeE ‘i ‘ very swell by ourselves; value Binations/ ot “clusters Agures and) stripes; all "106. each, worth up to 206. verted plait and habit back, made with the the bonding companies announced that) tong of this section in Janua 12 cocertmiaoruso,capioemmoceiwe mocersen $4.95 neat, refined patterns; they are made extra 150. echt worth ip'to 35e, closest attention as to detail and finish. Sell- ing regularly for $25.00 and $27.50; for Fri- - $16.50 DRESS AND PEDESTRIENNE SKIRTS—Of Tweed and Scotch Tartan Plaid, seven-gore, habit and semi-habit back, correctly shaped, good-hanging skirts. Selling regularly for $5.00 and $7.50; for Friday.......++++ $3.85 ie trimmed, and Shirts and Di hi anies allowed a ri on of Dec. 31, 1902, that this opinion Jating_ many rev 2 : rawers; these are all our own * ie FRIDAY SPECIALS IN LOW-CUT SHOES. SECOND FLOOR. 15 to 831-3 per cent., or from $4.50 fully, but in direct violation of the Com- The assortment comprises Mat. kid, patent Beceem of the ee Pad, dt ome | mussioner's instructions. If You Will, but That {or both Women| Misservanal Children i best MEN’S BELTS. 6 to 14 years; formerly $12.00; reduced} 3 yamps, turn soles, Cuban heels; Chrome pat- Proceeds. In others—and these inchide In the Public Interest. Don't Cure Drunkenness! values positively ever offered in this city, eer es + $7.50 § 3 ent leather, walking soles, Cuban heels; patent of the biggest concerns in town—| 414 ine matter of the purchase of leather, with French heels. Regular value breweries themselves took the re- Prankeanew te x aioman and ie wo recnieed| | 39C,, 486., 58C. and 65c. each MEN'S LEATHER BELTS, $1.00 to $2.00 FRIDAY SPECIALS IN f react $2.50 and $3.00, at Of Cracknot Patent Leather, Spanish arch last, high Cuban heels; Walking Shoes, glace kid, patent-leather tip and facing, turn soles; glace kid, kid tip, medium walking heels, ex- tension soles. ative: sees $2.50 FRIDAY SPECIALS IN t f facts, is as to the weight 1 above and Man Ll ice aoc and | emt Hive to, the technical violation of ular values, 35¢, and 45¢. SECOND FLOOR: peeled wie ee clusters. ses HAMMOCKS. ‘ate om . tion 41 the charter, made before ~ i] sleeve, 1 uc! In bac: sees Award Parker, n pile driver, of the Corporation Counsel gave his opinion 50¢, CORSET COVERS of Nainsook and All_our $5.00 and $6.50 Sailor, Norfolk bf 65 BASEMENT. lthereon, 1 certainly regret that such Cambric, lace and embroidery trimmed, low and Double Breasted Two-Piece Suits. The ; Uirffenhurst, L. 1, found the body of @ qn error should have been made, and 1| AUT a set French 1 FRIDAY SPECIAL IN Palmer make, pillow and valance, come in 4 fan floating on the surface of the water|am glad to believe that the attention |? round necks for summer wear, Frenc fabrics are of the best standard makes. ’ pretty combination colors; regular $2.00 E @m front of the Oriental Hotel, at|that you have called to this ineident Shape. Values in this assortment 75c, and } } Fine wool serges, cheviots, cassimeres and WOMEN'S HOSIERY. grade, for to-morrow only. e " oney Island, this afternoon fut ot good material and wore pate: jen! | of The man was dressed in a light gray|Vatled, not only in the Fire Department, | will lead to a much etricter construction f this section than has hitaerto pre- To act upon the sugge: nt) but at large. agton, 0 Qi) Broadway, 185th 95¢e. 98c. and $1.50 special values in White CAMBRIC PETTICOATS, made with a deep wool crashes, at We offer all our $7.95, $8.75 and 9.75 FIRST PLOOR. IMPORTED LACE LISLE HOSE, 25¢.; “$1.35 Hammocks, extra wide pillow, with tas- sel, exceptional value $2.25; other {050 fr soaea a nat ep conuaina ton that the Comminainey should te Fe rule, embroidery and ace trimmed, Gniahed {| high grade Sailor Suits’ in navy, gray, { | OmNS. very, sheer quality, gauze Use| | (rom -98¢ to 3 Oa i ed gouny Was outa inhi scion De onkentialy” unet (D) hecautt "the with ‘hemstitched tucks. red and brown; beautifully trimmed, all $ 3 double heels “and” toes, fast color, value ke Meee) ind been In the water several) togely as a result of his past service If 50c. and 69¢. CAMBRIC DRAWERS, } } at ....eeceeeeeee sescseseseseosesse GRID} $ 45cn at pair. FRIDAY AREOIALS IN 8 ie made with a deep lace trimmed ruffle and i SPORTING GOODS. i = narrow tucks, regular values 75c, and 95c. 500 Boys’ Wash Suits, values up to FRIDAY SPECIALS IN ; i Lat BASOs ow ernevertasereouensere ce $2.95 SECOND FLOOR. FRIDAY SPECIALS IN 500 Boys’ Wash Suits, values up to EMBROIDERIES. FOR GOLF. q SASH PINS. + $1.50 FIRST FLOOR. Crescent Golf Clubs; Fegular $1.50 value, ‘ { . Short lengths of fine embroidery Skirtings t 75 FIRST FLOOR, A choice collection in handsome miniature and amethyst, mounted in enamelled and rose FRIDAY SPECIALS IN TOILET NEEDS. RN hemstitched, embroidered, and combinations of dainty embroidery and laces; 18, 27 and 45 inches wide; actual values from 79c, to $1.75 and Flouncings, consistin, ne of sealloped edges, Haskell Golf Balls, at, ‘do - $5.15 FOR TENNIS. Tennis outfit complete, consisting of 1 net, ’ gold snake effects; also varlous other designs FIRST FLOOR. per yard. While they last: 42x3; bound; two guaranteed rackets, 1 pair 4 that are remarkably attractive. Upward of Solid Back Hair Brushes, extra quality; a 39c.—18 and 27 inch widths. poles and ropes, and four English tennis balls; ie two hundred, all told, that we cleaned up from fine dollection at, each...............-45 45 85c,—27 and 45 inch widths, Special for to-morrow only. $6.50 i a maker whose name is famous; many of the Natl Scrubs, with solid wood backs; usu- es Pin Rackets, unmarked, $7.00 grade, ‘ pins are sold regularly at $5.50; scarcely any $ $ #lly 19¢., at AZ FRIDAY SPECIALS UN, Mr eccercoces seweeeerses feveceee 50 fi ever sold under $2.00; on sale to-morrow Bath Brushes, pure bristles, long neni FINE TRUNKS. FOR FISHING. : wee GBP F Mrveeee fens 39 BASEMENT. mma Rods, two piece lancewood, Castile Soap, small a of finest grade.. 10 35 WARDROBE AN teed TRUNKS fosiatisrccccccscnesnoeeecs te tcineseseeesis be Entirely new, with all the latest devices and FRIDAY SPECIALS IN Recon Brook Violet Toilet Water, ‘s improvements; these goods are actually worth "Weak ate Rods, combination, x E f BATHING SUITS. x up to $26.50, and our price hardly covers the } } Tsular value BE ISCO ORE SI. IL a i aTHiRDFLOG Ideal Talcum Powder, exquisitely perfumed cost of material. While the above small quan- Linen Lines, guaranteed strength, piece ae : a j ae with violet..... CHCOBAHeONOD DOR TODOUORUG 84 3 tity lasts, choice at.........0.. eee $12.75 Of 100 yards, at... 6... eee eeee sees teens 15 H Ti i) D All wool, two-piece, with trimmed bottom; Simpson Crawford Co. Tooth Powder; usu- LEATHER-BOUND, TWO-TRAY TaN FOR DECORATING. 2 To 146 W iat ST. BETWEEN 6t eng ‘AVES. ¢ 33 NE NWeon83" ST. exceptional value at........seeeeeeees $2.75 $ § ally tye. 12he Brass trimming; five slats en top: tye leather Standard Bunting Flags, 6x9 ft, _guar. ‘ " . bands; upper tray has hat box, shirt- * x! BS : Two-piece, this season's patterns; the trim- Powder Puffs, medium size 1Oit, Serre bancsse Us anteed to hold colors, at.........+.+5 - ” si sol compartments; Excelsior . a Open To-Morrow, Friday, Until 10 P. M. Closed Decoration Day. milngs’are of best quality silk, guaranteed cok: enter nraanes value} 2 lock and four hinges. Choice of three sizes $$ Poles, any: length up to 14 {t, with ball, Surprise Special Sale No. 193. ors and exclusive designs, al......... $3.75 } $ 19¢.. 6 at., «$7.50 } § truck and halyards, at.........sseees eee 45 MEN’S CUSTOM QUALITY SUITS. A Chanes to Possess a Superb Pure Worsted Suit for Decoration Day. Rich combinations of gray and other Special Sale of MEN’S OUTING SUITS, TROUSERS and STRAW HATS SECOND FLOOR. Just the sort of clothing to make the holiday acomfort as well as a pleasure. Simpson Crawford clothing cannot be improved upon, as you know. These values are extraordinary—uncommonly so; and the saving is well worth taking advantage of. Regular value $3.00 and $3.50, STRAW HATS. Balance of our great under-price purchase of fine straws from one of the best-known oekers in Hatdom. in Sennits, Milans, Splits, Japs and foremost shades of the season—wor- steds that are pleasing to the touch OUTING TROUSERS. Choice patterns, in excellent quality flan- OUTING SUITS of Flannel and Crash. Coats are built for comfort, without lining. and thoroughly reliable—cut by fashion Ce eT ee and tbinte stectan || Casco nels, belt loops and. turn-up bottoms. | Roughand-Ready Braids, Sold in first-class hat stores. up’ to $5.00. arbiters and hand-made in the essential Trousers separately, if desired. Extra special at None worth less than $3.00. All $1.75. $6.75 and $9.75 Suit. : $2.85 Pair. features—suits that will satisfy the most particular purchaser, ” Special Sale of High Grade Ball-Bearing SIXTH “USED PIANO” BARGAINS. STRAW HATS OF QUALITY. i SEWING MAGHINES. FRIDAY SALE OF GROCERIES. FLOOR. craven § Split and Sennet straw, new 6 - Mackinaw sailors and Milan Pan- FOURTH FLOOR. Onanere ine HANG—Armoure | mild SUGAR — Havemoyer CiStelnway::sauarels s2s: - $115.00 ( a nigh aid and ene : AMES i eee eet eee cece 95c One hundred and twenty-two ah nek pound sine rock 1.2 sugar cured hams, \b.. | sige Dest GN salated 4 Dubois & Stodart, square. $20.00 % ough braid and Shansi sai Magnificent quality satin split every one an improvement over the lates! BGG: ti i CHiiduauns tae Zoc | ane asad Ee 195 Singer, model—guaranteed for five years, are Salercen acca cen, not chara Valley Ibe. ‘ang ORANGE Serene <1 $ 1 Knabe, upright, fine condition....§295.00 a, - i tuart’ makes a nu us 7 ‘ : SHOES THAT ARE DEPENDABLE. Ottpicen, OmerTew (PAGAN) af Khe Se Oey oan CEEMGNG Holla ley Mees Clit dete Se Ye, ky eran. q Men's Taunton and Essex 1.45 | Px: remarkably strong. Essex 95 At $12.00—The agente’ $30.00 kind. royal Stuart Co- ‘ and é Calfiyscss vines Calfe..e fener es ic a pleas Ppleapeopeteuty 4 1b, "ant ean, dozen, F219) 4 Cecilian (almost new).........04 $215.00 : ci and Patent 2.45 | "x: Velour Vict and Box ‘4.45 Mids chinolaked core walter eee trots? Se "BAS Ail “85 Gunpowder, | ca ue 1s dodenoncann Ce eas as ade of polish i ‘oung Hyson, Japan, Oolong, CLAMB — Tang! OF Engiish Breakfast, Ceylon, | Necks, 2-lb, can, apecial....19. Underwear for men and me Balbrigeer, with double. °2 Sete wie Henee re attachments; Hilent or mixed, 6 1b. caddy, | | BALAD gory speciacs ix FINE CANDIES. Beat haWerSiamasseesanceneraionte cucu 3c ‘i Toa“ Goions.ae- sain bo io Tree wit BASEMENT. sh Breakfast ; % Negligee Shirts for men and boys, all ate chades in 45¢ oBRNY n UPHOLSTERIES. | | See ig “10 sa ea g out regula 400, valu, for Friday only Madras, rightly made.,........+- FOURTH FLOOR. srovin ot 3 Aespciall ae POROUS . , siege GRADO ORIG MOSQUITO CANOPIES—Made from good 8 —Croase @ Binck- fat or early June, dozon, #. ‘+lb. box all Chocolates, regular 30c. BOYS’ WASH SUITS—THREE SPECIAL LOTS, quality, nets with’ ‘patent turn-over: frames, 2 Gkerane. Sie mint anv. ee ria is WRU eae NARA 20 complete w ith cord and pulle; Complete assortment of suitable boxes and pique and duck, rough effect linen, favors for Decoration Day at very small striped Galatea cloth, Crib size, each....... 45c., 75c., 95c sian i cece Single bed size, each... ‘ CRACKERS — National te and sai'or blouse ° Rereeauarlars Son bis, each, $1.75 Rissult. om) ieee B CARBON ies i Boys’ Norfoilx Suits of warranted blue cheviot, 3 to 8 years, $81. Full bed size, each 5 ee), tien Bay, i fee Tt Pa ciied are ir, AG Returned | ALL SALES ARE I Clothing Repaired BAMBOO VERANDA BLINDS—We sell only oe ree eon Re a “RRBSERYES-—Rofal ie spEciacs in WINES AND LIQUORS, the best aualiy made from thé outside bark of the bamboo. Each screen complete with rope and pulleys, as follows; Request. | DOUBLY GUARANTEED. | vO, DAYS ONLY—FRIDAY AND MONDAY: § it of stasonabie cheviots, tweeds, cassimieres and Scotches, for ages 14 '$ urs % 1941 and small men up to 35 inches chest measure. \ prise Store SIXTH PLOOR. ‘Old Crow Whiskey, gul., $2.50; bot... 59 fal nah tate Guckinnetret, Rye Whisk: Hennessey Imported Cognac, bottle $1.00 St, ai CR St SOR: ae for One Year Free, Giese, Geer ‘praia eres pe cs cy ge RECITAL HAUL ares nose a Ae. M. TO-MORROW. se Pe th y Asad I. Wa Vian. Nee ae Rar NE? erty hea Nae RRS Suen! lemon ‘or vanilla, Me By hd tle « + 60 $4.50 | Mone bist om Cory RSE St