The evening world. Newspaper, November 11, 1903, Page 6

Applicants for Diplo-'! Appear Before the Bar-) ers’ Commission and Exhibit Skill. IT TRUE VICTIMS WERE _ CAUGHT AND CONFINED? Was No Trouble About Candidates Who Knew ‘Prices and Size of Tips, but ‘the Subjects Winced. “No,” said the policeman at the door, pie not a murder, It's the men that ¥ “to be barbers trying it on the “Wom,” as he waved away the porsons by the cries of “Let me loose,” 1 and “Save me” from No. 535 avenue, the place presented the ap- of @ penceful, Jaw-abiding shop, which it is on all days today, when the high moguls of Darbers art, the commissioners who t “determing whether the young Who has swept out the tonsorial forthe past three years, ix enti- to a license to administer the anti- ¢ shave. Phe law compelling barbers to have a r tho word license sounds bad, 90 (is called diploma—to practise went into effect on the first of the month, . was the first examination held for those who did not come under u general amnesty. proclamation having been engaged in busi- } prior to the passage of the act. the place the candidates were up waiting for the opportunity tell what they know of the gentle of shaving and haircutting, while Tear room were confined the victime * to be lod out and placed in PNR cfibie aha ssbsected to tho test of p * okill. Welicants All Right. were only fourteen applicants ranged from men who! had apprentices in all parts of wh, The trouble was not with tz. They could tell the sked for a shave or a hair ind the size of the tip to be ox- Phe theoretical part of the iuon was easy money, It was ‘Yong lost uncle having died tn ie Mf all to you and identifying you strawberry mark on the right It was when the candidates Aackicd the subjects to be operated Upon that the test really bogan. It - was a-test without ether, and the ner- | fi eondition of the s@bject was not As carly as yesterday it was seen by barbers’ commission that the find- ef tihe subjects was to be a han Tt was suggested that every can- provide his own man to bo , but this was voted down, Be- B dawn the agents of the barbers’ rm ion were abroad with lascous tnd woe unto the m: ) needer - Stmve or hair cut and was abroad whe Whe agents were looking for subjecis. was corrailed and confined in the room of the shop, the ‘watch while the appll Fazor and then sh f a silent candidate who the tac razor, du latho’ and askel did tho If it did he stropped it again rofek the victim, upright with c color of a boiled lobster Fubbed witohhazel into the crevices le previously had filled im with is a strug. ian’ anid each cut of the ‘ should be tort her, to him fell the lot of "hair eue were ull kinds. ot c © tt/tucks, French back, 59c. i the applicant ot hin diploma pon the commis An lite with hiihand oft, rs will inv : Morrow. holding torch’ ates ave » It until your tur wocpravers and iho, chair, all, the while re- he interest of b ee erest of the R’S LAMP EXPLODES. ley Badly Burned, but Pat Out Blaze, ey, m plumber, of No, 3% Brooklyn, was severely afternoon through the ox- gasdlens lamp with which cing in the apartment ot wt No. 123 Hast One Han- fire trom the blaz- Bs And face were bad- —_—— Double | Two thousand silk face, 19 inches wide; worth $1 a yard; special at Double Birthday In a sale of this character you naturally expect offerings in Dress Goods that touch the wonder point. expectations to soar. pletely. Macy’s out-Macyed. Here’s how:— ’ ee Sale Children’s Wear, $2.24 for Infants’ Coats, made of ¢iderdown, deep round year sizes. ble day Dou Birth W son-in-law had picked out for him, John Millef put out the |Rubm, sixty years old, went back to uv + ED Women's Demi - Train Fancy Tailored Suits, made Broadway at S4th Bt. of blue ‘and black cheviot and mixed novelties, box- plaited long-skirted blouse, inlaid collar and cuffs, trimmed with braid, $24.96 We are making a special display of fine Costumes, Coats, Millinery and Gloves that will appeal to Horse Show Visitors. Forty-sixth Year of the Store’s Existence. Sale of Silks...... Birthday Two thousand yards Black Moire Velours, soft finished, strongly defined water ripple lines, rich crow black, 20 inches wide; worth 85c.; special at-......-. e606 39c sot: Black Taffeta Silk, extra fine and strong, 27 inches wide, for $1.25 Black Peau de Soie, a bright and lustrous fabric, mellow to the touch, 36 inches wide, ards Black Velvet, deep pile, pure 49c Sale of Dress Goods. Int FI. Permit your We are ready to meet them com- 49° for 75c. All-wool Black Camel’s-hair Cheviot, ready sponged and shrunk, guaranteed not to spot or shrink, 50 inches wide. 49° for 85c. All-wool Jet Black Etamine, a bright, lustrous and serviceable weave, 52 inches wide. 49° for 79c. All-wool Crepe Cheviot, made of fine soap-scoured Australian yarn; money refunded if it spots or shrinks; twen- ty-three color-mixes, 45 inches wide. Double Birthda: Masonville Muslin, V-shaped neck, trimmed with two rows of fine embroidery inserting and double em- + broidery ruffle. Soft-finished Cambric, low neck, trimmed with em-| Choice broidery inserting, embroidery beading, ribbon and em- broidery ruffle. Cc Soft-finished Cambric, low neck, trimmed with hem- stitched lace insertings and lace-edged lawn ruffle, Soft-finished Cambric, low neck, trimmed with two rows of Point de Paris lace insertings, beading, ribbon and lace ruffle. Qc. for Gowns made of striped flannelettes, turnover col- lar and cuffs of plain flannelette, yoke edged with ancy braid. . 79° for Gowns made of pink and light blue flannelette, turnover collar, yoke trimmed with braid. 00° for Gowns made of heavy striped flannelette, turnover collar, $ 1 49 [Rats | Sale of Night Gowns... trimmed with embroidery scallops. for Gowns made of striped flannelette, very heavy quality, square yoke, trimmed with embroidered scailops and ribbon. oul irthd od Fl. . 49° for Infants’ Short Dresses, made of nainsook, tucked yoke, trimmed with embroidery inserting and hemstitched ruffle on neck and sleeves; six months to one year sizes. 67° for Infants’ Short Dresses, made of lawn, round yoke formed of Italian Valenciennes lace insertings and hemstitching, bor- dered with lace edged ruffle; six months to one year sizes. 09°: for Infants’ Short Dresses, made of lawn, round yoke, formed of Valenciennes lace insertings, hemstitched lawn ruffle all around; skirt trimmed with hemstitching and Valenciennes lace in- serting, finished with wide hem; six months, one and two year sizes. 49° for Infants’ Dresses, made of striped outing flannel, round and square yokes, finished with ruffle; one to three year sizes, cape trimmed with satin ribbon, six months to two c. for Children’s Aprons, made of lawn, trimmed with’ em- broidery and with ruffle over shoulders. for Children’s Aprons, made of fine lawn, bertha trimmed with embroidery inserting. $20 for Children’s and Misses’ Bath Robes, made of light blue and cardinal eiderdown, round collar, bound with satin ribbon. heavy worsted girdle, all sizes, $2.69. ; Sale of Shirt Waists. 24 Fl made of white cotton duck, front trimmed with plaits and stitched 6 for Waists. made of white fleece-lined Marseilles, front trimmed with eight tucks, French back, pearl buttons. for Waists made of French twilled flannel, ‘front trimmed with two large tucks, large pearl buttons. for Waists made of granite cloth, tucked front and back, 69° $ 4-39 variety has been seen. Selected Diamonds, Diamonds. set in 18-carat gold ‘or platinum. The ——————wwws latter continues in Harvest Moons, $133.24 to $689.24 Paved Hearts, $269.49 to $1,500.49 Crescents, $107.96 to $397.84 Brooches, $17.94 to $1,594.24 Pearl and Diamond Brooches, two hundred designs to choose from, $9.89 to $750.49. Women's Diamond Rings, single stone, $12.49 to $234.49, Women's Diamond Rings, two stones, $12.94 to $494.24, $ Women's Diamond Rings, three stones, $26.79 to $309.49. Women's Princess Rings, $30.94 to $500.24, Women's Cluster and Fancy Rings, $20.49 to $494.24, Men’s Diamond Rings, single or three stones, plain and fancy set- tings, $10.94 to $225.19. Diamond Lavallieres and Necklaces, $10.96 to $1,079.49. Diamond Scarfpins, three hundred designs, $8.49 to $174.24. Diamond Screw Earrings, $15.49 to $449.47. Diamond Links, nearly three hun- dred ditferent effects, $5.69 to $60,49, Diamond Lockets, $7.96 to $84.94. Diamond Bracelets, $14.24 to $76.49. Diamond ‘Barrettes, $173.49 to £270.49, Diamond Studded Knives, $12.49 to $34.24, Diamond Studded Cigar Cutters, $6.49 to $26.49. Diamond Studded Tie Clasps, $7.24 to $21.24, We have a collection of fine loose | Diamonds and _Peaits—various | sizes and colors. If it is your wish we will mount them to your order in scarfpins, rings, brooches or any other Assign: The better judge you are of values the keener will be your appreciation of these beau- ties. | Small Sizes. ! 84c instead of $1.12 18x36 in, $1.24 instead of $1.59 21x45 in. $1.74 instead of $2,39 26x56 in. $1.98 instead of $2.86 30x60 in. $3.14 instead of $3.98 36x72 in. $4.98 instead of $6.82 48x34 in. ———————————E Couble | Sale of Tea Gowns} Birthday Second Floor, Cashmere Tea Gowns, trimmed with fancy velvet braid, full Bishop sleeves, shirred Watteau back, cag, throughout; special ates. cashmere, trimmed with lace inserting, tuck'ng and nar- row velvet ribbon, lined throughout, $ Sr Gowns, made of all-wool large pearl buttons. Finer grades at prices relatively low. Finer grades at prices felatively low. Rose, Polished. Double B' way, at 6th Ave. Whether you wish to spend a few dollars—a thousand dollars—or any in- between amount—we'll save you money. The variety of Solid Gold | Gold Jewelry is in- Jewelry | finite—almost. It’s an array well worth high favor. Its dull, silvery lustre ‘dering —i ing i forms a fine basis for the precious Conserin He paying is tehibe stones. The three popular finishes are gen- Bar Pins, $44.99 to $64.24 |erously —_ represented — Roman, —Ist Fi. Brooches—all the favorite designs, including hearts, scrolls, rings, cres- cents, fleur-de-lis, flowers, wreaths, harvest moons, bars, horseshoes and art nouveau novelties—plain, enam- elled or set with pearls and fancy stones—$3.34 to $41.88. Hat Pins, plain or set with pearls, amethysts and turquoises, $1.59 to 10.34. Scarfpins, over one hundred styles, 94c. to $16.67. Lorgnette Chains, plain, fancy orna- ments or set with semi-precious stones, $9.54 to $70.03. Nethersole Bracelets, $7.96 to $24.49. Chain Bracelets, plain or chased, $2.41 to $14.96. Belt and Novelty Bar Pins, $2.82 to $10.94, Rings for men and women, plain seals for monograms, or set with pearls and fancy stones, $1.67 to $17.34. Gold Lockets, round, square and heart shaped, plain and art nouveau designs, $4.34 to $16.24. Links, immense assortment of de- signs, plain, edged and art nouveau effects, bar or chain coupling, $2.49 to $11.24, Tie Clasps, 78c. to $6.88. Men's Vest Chains, single or double, all the popular links, $12.34 to $30.08, Pocket Knives, 10 and 14 carat, $10.63 to $18.49. Put your money in our Depost- tors’ Account Department. We pay 4 per cent. annually, com- pounding the interest every 3 months. Our Depositors’ Account Department gives you all the con- venience of a credit system with all the economy of a cash system and your money earns interest while it is waiting. Thousands, realizing the advantage of this method, have opened accounts, ay TheVery BestAll-Wool Reversible SmyrnaRugg at Reduced Prices Carpet Sizes. | $7.98 instead of $10.84 6x6 ft. $8.24 instead of $11.24 5x8 ft. $10.74 instead of $12.98 6x9 ft. | $16.98 instead of $20.98 71;x1034 ft. | $19.49 instead of $24.77 939 ft. | $22.49 instead of $27.79 9x12 ft. Birthday usually retailed ’round town at $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50. We bought them from a manufacturer who does not make up aiiy- thing under one dollar. But these are Four-in-hands and Folded Squares that represent the short lengths and odd pieces of his imported silks that grade the $1.00 to $1.50 Scarfs he produces, Choice while they last at 39c, Finer grades at prices relatively low. Be Sure to Visit Our New Piano Department on the Fourth Floor. No House That Has Charge Accounts or Sells on the Installment Plan Can Match Our iG, NO! z R. H. Macy & Co?s Attractions Are Their Low Prices, \ V4 35th St. Continuation of Our‘‘Double Birthday” Sale. _The Best Values We’ve Ever Offered. Diamonds, Gold Jewelry and Watches, The Department Is More Than Three Times Larger Than Formerly. . Since moving into our new building we are enabled to give our Diamond, Jewelry and Watch business the space its importance merits. Few specialty Jewelry stores in the country equal our display. Don’t supply a personal need, don’t select a present—until our brilliant | ments, $3.96 to $29.89. made of black, biue and brown rough cheviot, long- skirted blouse, with smart cape, full sleeves, train skirt made over taffeta silk drop, $37.96 All who attend the Flower Show during the day are invited to stroll through the store and enjoy its many attractions. First Anniversary Weck in the New Building. [pate] Sale of Furniture...» bining Chairs, solid oak, high backs, genuine leather cobbler $434 ‘seats, worth $4.75; special at. $9.24 pideboards golden oak, 42 fnches wide, bevelled mirrors, double cabinets, linen and silver.dfawers, worth $12.00; special dt....++ $ 10: for $12.50 Sideboards, solid cak, 42 inches wide, 16x24 in, * mirrors in back, double cabinets, linen and silver drawers, ES | 274 for $15.00 Sideboards, solid oak, 44 inthes wide, swell front, 16x24 in, bevelled mirror, cabinets and large drawers. $ 1 674 for $20.00 Sideboards, solid oak, 50 inches wide, swell front, 18x30 in; pattern plate mirrors, large drawers and cabinets, : China Closets, solid oak, 36 in. wide, French legs, pea: bent glass ends, worth $18.50; special,..........- 15 $2.4-74 for $28.50 China Closets, solid quartered oak, 40 in. wide, full bent glass ends and front, half-mirror back. Dining Tables, solid oak, figured tops, heavy boxed frames, 42x42 in.; may be extended to 8 ft., worth $10.00; special at......ceee . ‘ 5 Having a h’gh- Men’s grade Watch for Watches | men made for us according to our own specifications was one of the notable results of our negotiations with a celebrated Swiss manufact- urer. It is known as the La Forge and Valentine Watch, and is for sale here exclusively. $7.6 Bird’s-eye Maple Chiffoniers, large sizes, ‘swell front: bevelled plate mirrors, five good patterns to choose from. Worth $25.00; double birthday sale price, $20.96, Worth $26.00; double birthday sale price, $22.49, Worth $26.50; double birthday sale price, $23,89, Worth $27.50; double birthday sale price, $23.96, Mahogany and Mahogany-finished Chiffoniers— Worth $17.50; double birthday sale price, $15.74. Worth $20.00; double birthday sale price, $17.24, Worth $22.50; double birthday sale price, $19,49, Worth $25.00; double birthday sale price, $21.74. Worth $27,50; double birthday sale price, $23.96. nin | Sale of Upholsteries— =, Tapestry Table Covers, handsome floral and Oriental de ° signs, finished with heavy knotted fringe. Worth $4.00; special at $2.49—134x114¢ yds. Worth $6.00; special at $4.48—2 x2 yds. | Worth $8.50; special at $5.98—2 x2l¢ yds. Satin Damask Table Covers, rich patterns, knotted fringe:- ; Worth $5.00; special at $3.74—114x1}¢ yds. Worth $7.00; special at $4.98—2 x2 yds, Worth $8.00, special at $6.24—2 x2l¢ yds, Small model, open face, gun-metal, silver, gold-filled and 14-carat gold cases, 7 or 15 jewelled movements, $8.89 to $24.89. lat FI. Our “Herald Square’? Watches for men—16 size, gun metal, silver, gold-filled and 14 carat gold single and hunting cases, are not equalled anywhere at the prices—$9.97 to $50.19. The movements and the cases are made in this country spe- cially to our order, Men’s Silver Watches, open face or hunting case, plain and engrav- ed, American and Swiss Move- Men's Gold-filled Watches, Swiss and American movements, open face or hunting case, plain, engine tarned or engraved, 20 and 25 years’ guar- antee, $7.96 to $52.49. Men’s Solid Gold Watches, high- grade Swiss and American move- ments, open face or hunting case, two sizes, $20.24 to $109.49, Men's Solid Gold Horse Timers and Repeaters, ranging up to $149.24, Women’s Silver, open face Watches 27d hunting cases, plain and engraved —American and Swiss move- ments, $2.34 to $9.96. ast Fi. Enamelled, all colors, on gold and silver, plain or set with imitation pearls, £2.98 to $20.94. Gold-filled, open face or hunting cases, plain, chased or engine turn- ed, fine Swiss and American moye- ments, $8.98 to $18.49, Solid Gold, high grade Swiss and American movements, open face or hunting cases; plain, chased or set French Velour Table Covers, solid centres, fancy borders:-— Worth $6.00; special at $4.24—114x114 vds. Worth $11.50; special at $7.74—2 x2 yds, Worth $13.50; special at $8.98—2 x2)4 yds Sale Lace Curtains, 84 Floor. Irish Point Lace Curtains, novelty and all-over designs on substantial net: ; Worth $5.75 a pair; special at $4.48 Worth $8.00 ‘a pair; special at $5.98 Worth $8.50 2 pair; special at $6.48 Sale Men’s Scarfs.» It is NOT 39c. Neckwear—nor 50c: .9o| familiar with values will see at a glance that it is the quality |24¢- with diamonds, $8.94 to $89.49, Worth $9.00 2 pair; special at $7.24 Worth $10.50 a pair; special at $8.48 Worth $11.75 a pair; special at $9.24 Worth $12.50 a pair; special at $9,98 Nottingham Lace Curtains—new styles : Worth $3.00 a pair; special at $2.24 ; » Worth $3.75 2 pair; special at $2.98 ; Worth $4.00 a pair; special at $3.24 - Worth $4,50 a pair; special at $3,74 Worth $5.00 a pair; special at $3.98 Saleof Underskirts... Underskirts, made of striped flannelette, ‘scalloped ‘edges, Carpet Sizes. $32.48 instead of $44.44 1014134 ft $42.48 instead of $54.49 taxis ft, $52.48 instead of $62.49 2x18 ft. Many other sizes at prices relatively low. nor 75c. Any one O° for Underskirts made of striped flannelette, finished with 3 f umbrella-shaped rufile, 1 ‘ 50 for Underskirts made of white or striped-flannelette, finished * with deep scalloped ruffle. € c. for Underskirts made of pink and blue Cinderella flannelette, 99 finished with pointed flounce ana lace fuffle, ‘ Finer grades at prices relatively low. Prices: $125 Up to $1,000 | rwenty-atxtn street, | W ILD If When Janitor Henry Schultz made the | i | isoevery Ruhm was not yet dead, He Ss cut down at once and taekn to wal jthe New York Hospital, where the Dhysicians say he will undoubtedly die. Ruhm lived tn the Twenty-sixth street we house with his daughter Annie, Annie married Henry Grant, Soon after the entire family moved to Twenty-ftth street. All were satixfted but the old man, who preferred hin old home and winhed to return to it, After much ar- Sument he left his daughter and her husband, going hack to the Twenty-sixth street house. arly today Ruh mwent into the base- Dissatisfied with the home which his le old H¥ing place and hanged himself. i@ was found to-day dangling from a um In the basement at No. 329 West if ment. The janitor saw him, and as ti| ’ remained there a long time his sus- piclan was excited, Entering the base- a8 ment he saw Ruhm hanging to a cro beam, While standing on a barrel the old man had fastened a rope to the Veam, tied It around his neck and kicked the barrel from under, ——— Hin Iden of It. (From the Washington Star.) “What do you think is the trouble with the tlying machine?" “Inventors aren't sufficiently practi- cal." answered Mr, Dustin Stax as he twirted his massive watch chain. “They A Iyn tey FOUND IN MORGUE mong the unidentified dead in Brook- Morgue to-@uy was recognized George Sknpson, who, until ton years ag, was one of the best known and most popular tenor singers in this coun- insist on trying to float thelr machines Coming from ¢he Columbia Theatre. market.’ In the alr ingiead of the stock . ‘ stagger and ¢hen fall in-the street. They | was then thought to be one of the best) and banquet. His sin, at this teat. fan to him, Some one called a doctor, |i the country. He sany aleo In other parr gi eercr eto e ble but the man was Iifeless. Death, it parts of the country, and was @ proM-)_ man with such a volce was willie to was said, was instantaneous, No one) inent ifiguré at all musical gatherings. LS Yetire into seclusto: knew the old man and there were no papers in his pocket to lead to his iden- tity, so he was taken to the Morgue. ‘Mr. Simpson lived with Henry Ludwig at No. 110 Willoughby street, Brovktyn, He ptarted out for a walk last night, and, faiiieg to return home, Mr. Lad- wig began @ search for him.’ The search led to the morgue, and the dead man was recognized. Mr, Simpson was sixty-five years old and a bachelor, Until ten years ago he leat night the crowd saw an old men‘ was tenor in Grace Church cholt, and| Finding that ‘his voice was falling be- cause’ of his age, he determined to re- tire, and for ten years he hag not ap- peared in public, Mr, Simpson was for twenty years the aokviowledged leading tenor of the United States so far an oratorio and Concert singing were concerned. paring thag time he: wus ra | with grea’ artists: whe pave cy before tho American Ic, ‘on ui Seeing Graco Spurch ship making fer shore? 4 erred Dave—Can't er eee they’ or The Foolish Worm, (From the Chicago Record-Herald.) De eahly buhd he cotch de wuhm— Leas’ wayn dat what I heaha— Witch show de wuhi in’ Foh if he had he'd may Tn Woo, fo Nene, En fool de ly buhd. Overheard at the Battery, (From thé Yale Record) Strenuous Sykes—Wot fer is th’ comin’