The evening world. Newspaper, January 6, 1904, Page 8

THE WORLD: WEDNESDAY EVENING, iN COTT WORKS {A HOURS A DY petimes Fifteen, He Testified flefore Commission. Investi- gating the Post-Office, and on Sundays, Too. fl Retuses to Discuss His Evidence and Major Little Says Noth- Ing Gan Be Given Out of Work Up to Date. ITING TO BE CALLED AS A WITNESS AGAIN. Postmaster Cornelius Van Cott and gon Richard are holding themsel Teadiness to-day expecting to be again before the commission now ion in Room No. 86 Astor House, stigating certain alleged irregulari- jog in the New York Post-Office. ho heads the commis- fternoon that he could | e Van Cotts would be nor he at liberty to make blic the findings of the commission ‘to this time. “Tt may be that we will iter late this afternoon,” said Major » “but that, of .71rse, will de- on the findings. If Mr. Van Cott feeded he will be called and if he dalled he will be here in a few min- il the Post- Major Little and the other members the commission were deep in a lot of terious-looking papers when a re- ‘The Evering World called at Astor House. All of the papers are to have a bearing on the alleged laritien. seen in the Post-Office the er said that he could not dis- work of the commission, Cott Won't Discuss It. made a rule to keep a closed on this subject," he sald. “if have me on the rack it is not up Cott has had to answer questions was brought first appearance before commission. He was called by Little late yesterday afternoon took the oath before being placea the stand as a witness. After being sworn Mr. Van Cott was regarding the existence of a tion ayndicate.”” He replied that bad only, heard of such a syndicate h the newspapers, “I do mot remember that complaints me from men who forced to pay for tions," 5 ‘ “I aswer to questions he sald that was ‘Président of the Lincoln Club Republican leader of the Fifth As- District, He denied that mem- ‘of the Lincoln Club enjoyed a ference of Patronage in the way of ricement of salaries over other em- tet tar aud that he had pers on orders signed W, Beavers, ' | Had to Obey Beavers. | “he Postmaster I had to obey the or- | "of my superior,” said Mr, Van} Str. Van Cott wax asked what these were for and jie answered that! ‘would have to consult the auditor) i@ the books of the department before 5 » Annual Sale ‘Household Linens. ir Linen Sale continues| ith added attractions daily. | “For Thursday, riday and Saturday ¢ have placed on sale a lot wef slightly soiled ‘Table Cloths e~ ‘and Napkins, | tly taken from our regu- »stock and reduced 14 d in some cases nearly 4 former prices, *® All thoroughly reliable, 4 is and representing the) t European manufacturers | Towels at reduced prices. | © Wemmed Huck Towels | forse 81:75 & 82.25, | | é a dozen, Turkish Bath Towels . regular $2.00 quality ced to $1.50 doz. id & Taylor, he could answer. It is to answer this) question that he 1s expecting called before the Commission late to- faa Mac gnd Twentleth Street ind Fifth Avenue. to ne! BG GUNS TO BEA OLD GUARD BLL Major 8. Ellis Briggs, Commander of the Old uGard, and his oficial stat he number of hours he y, the Postmaster said and fifteen git rd only did the work in his own rtment ‘and had no authority out.) je of that depart ! ule had ni he. Post Black Double-faced Peau We Soie, advertised elsewhere as special value at 75c. a yard; our regular price is.... ' 68¢ R. H. MACY & CO, Furs---"luzzles For the Biting} Cold of Zero Weather. = ~: You may profit by the price-concessions that occur just as blizzards burst from the far North and fill this zone with snow and ice. F Rich Furs—luxurious, warmthful Furs—and the prices have been subjected to large revisions : Persian Lamb Coats, short model, double-breasted, full length, re- vers faced with blended Baum Marten, high storm col- $08 74 lar, lined with figured satin, reduced from $119.74 to” . Persian Lamb Coats, sélected skins, Leipzig-dyed, fitted back, box front, full revers, pouch sleeves, high storm collar, y reduced from $184.74 to bi 149.74 Persian Lamb’ Coat, long-skirted blouse model, deep rolling collar, revers and cuffs of ermine, lined with handsome brocaded satin, reduced from $299.96 to.. On $224.74 Persian Lamb Coat, a novelty garment, loose, graceful model, ad- justable cape, trimmed with chenille fringe, lined ¢ with rich satin, reduced from $359.74 to c 249.74 Three quarter length Evening Coats made of natural and sable squirrel, trimmed with ermine. reduced $ from $296.74 and $269.74 tO....-s0e sees 224.74 Small Furs—Rare Values. $3.74 for Neckpieces, made of gray and white squirrel. 6.49 for Neckpieces, made of Persian with paws. 9.74 for Neckpieces, made of natural squirrel, 13.74 for Stoles, made of Alaska sable. 10.96 for Boas, made of sable fox. 11,24 for Stoles, made of blue wolf. 4.74 for Flat Muffs, made of gray and white squirrel, 11,96 for Flat Muffs, made of Isabella fox. 12,96 for Flat Muffs, made of sable squirrel. The Linen Sale— Two Days Old-«». Has Won an Enviable Record. The Linen Sale that started here Monday has all the admirable features that result in inevitable success. Thousands of thrifty housewives who content plate their replenished Linen closets echo the words «we print. The values are as strong—or stronger to-day—as they were on the ini- tial day of the offerings. forced. Among them are Our Own Importations of Scotch Linens. They are soft, sturdy, and launder perfectly. No flax wears better or longer. Pattern Cloths With Napkins to Match: Grade Number 1. The designs are unusually beautiful—snow drop, fleur de lis, pansy, clover, chrysanthemum and geometrical effects—in new combinations. Cloths, 72x 72 in.... $2,48 | Napkins to Match. Cloths, 72x 90 in.... $3.12 | 20x20 in....... $2,48 doz Cloths, 72x108 in.... $3,792 | 24x24 in $3.67 doz Pattern Cloths With Napkins to (Match: Grade Number 2. Original attractions have been richly rein- Cloths, 72x 72 in.... $2,03 | Napkins to Match. Cloths, 72x 90 in.... $2.48 | 20x20 in....... $2.03 doz Cloths, 72x108 in.... $3.04 | 24x24 in....... $2.94 doz Pattern Cloths With Napkins to Match: Grade Number 3. Cloths, 72x 72 in.... $1.92 | Napkins to Match. Cloths, 72x 90 in.... $2.34 | 20x20 in $1.92 doz Cloths, 72x108 in.... $2.82 | 24x24 in....... $2.74 doz 85c Pure Scotch Damask at 69c. Full-bleached Scotch Table Damask, every fibre pure linen, extra heavy, 72 inches wide, would be splendid value at 85c a yard; special at 69c. Men’s Winter Underwear.» Prices drop simultaneously with the mercury. Odds-and-ends—broken lines—of heavy, warmth- ful Underwear at sensational reductions, Not ali sizes of each kind, but ail sizes may be Jound in some style. Our $1.44 to $1.94 Underwear; Choice, $4 19 Fine Cashmere Ribbed Shirts and Drawers—blue and natural. Fancy Mercerized Ribbed Shirtsand Drawers—blue and novia—plain or with white hairline stripes. Fine Cashmere Ribbed Shirts and Drawers, mer- cerized blue and novia stripes on white grounds. Our $3.39 to $3.69 Underwear; Choice, Imported Italian Cashmere Shirts and Drawers— high-bred Australian yarn; soft, silky finish. Imported English Shirts and Drawers—natural wool, @ull-fashioned and regular made. Silk and Wool Drawers—natural and colors. b@ elaborate and patriotic tn colors, ‘his year the ball should excel all are busy at the Old Guard Forty-ninth street and Bro Armory, send- . JANUARY 6, 1904. ton, Mass.; Newport, R. Lj New Haven and = Hartford, Conn.; Richmond, Ing out lundreds of Invitatic 1i#- others, as It fu expected that President | Charleston and other points, as well as tinguished guests to attend ANd) Roosevelt, who is one of the members| Our military guardsmen, who will ap-| milltary ball of ¢ don Tues of the Old Guard, will attend this year; | Pear in full uniform. | etropolitan i} e the Old onty-elghth 4, many United States army and people, our new Mayor, ce B. McClellan; United Sta! ing tle opera-house will be mander of the East Mnjor-Gen. a military camp and a! Corbin, other prominent military men ‘Yhe decorations wilt}and Visiting military gueets from Bos- tr = ass) You Work for Your Money Make Your Money Work for You. KNO How Much You Spend, For What You Spend It. Put your money in our DEPOSITORS’ ACCOUNT DEPARTMENT. We pay 4 per cent. annually, compounding the interest every three months. Our Depositors’ Account Department gives vou all the CONVENIENCE of a credit system with all the ECON- OMY of a cash system—AND YOUR MONEY IS EARNING INTEREST WHILE IT IS WITH US. You can deposit as much or as little as you please. You can take your money out at a moment's notice. Every penny and every dollar earns interest for you daily until spent or withdrawn. We run no regular banking business, there is no draw- ing of checks, with the temptation to spend money promiscuously, Macy's sells only for cash At MACY’S THE MAN WHO PAYS HIS BILLS does not make up for bad debts by higher prices. He is not called ueGk to pay for the expensive machinery of a CREDIT DEPARTMENT. You know that no store can sell goods as cheaply in proportion to quality as a cash store, (No argument is required to prove that the customer must pay the store’s expenses, including its bad debts.) Thousands have opened accounts with us, realizing the value of this “up-to-the-times” saving method. A Sale of Women’s Gloves... ». Not a Hitch or Limitation About It, Women’s Gloves—the style and quality that ¢c others quote at $1.00; our price for this sale.. 5 9 These are our own importations—Kid-finished Lambskin Winter-weight Gloves—all the staple shades—including white with self and black em- broidery—the size range is complete. They combine elegance with serviceableness. Good style; good wear—and the price just 59c. Trimmed Hats: A Clearance Sale. The movement involves All the Trimmed Hats—including the remainders of the recent rich additions made to the stock for the Holiday trade. Not oneis reserved, and the reductions are significant. : 2nd Fi, $5.46 for Trimmed Hats that were $10.96 6.46 for Trimmed Hats that were 12.96 8.96 for Trimmed Hats that were 19.96 11.46 for Trimmed Hats that were 21.96 13,46 for Trimmed Hats that were 29.96 16.96 for Trimmed Hats that were 33,96 18.46 for Trimmed Hats that were 36.46 Partially Trimmed Hats: A Clearance. Felt, Beaver and Velvet Hats—untrimmed or partially trimmed—all the newest shapes: 24c. for the Hats that were $1.19 let FL 49c. for the Hats that were 1.97 69c. for the Hats that were 2.97 $1.49 for the Hats that were 3.96 1.99 for the Hats that were 4,96 2.69 for the Hats that were 4.96 Beautiful Robes: A Clearance Sale Imported and Domestic Robes—a large variety of styles in crepe de chine, chiffon, silk, lace, net, voile and spangles. $14.96 for Robes that originally were $19.96 cauer 17.46 for Robes that originally were 23,34 22.96 for Robes that originally were 40.56 24.74 for Robes that originally were 43.96 32.34 for Robes that originally were 57.46 41,93 for Robes that originally were 74,96 47.24 for Robes that originally were 80,96 56,24 for Robes that originally were 99.98 They All Say the Same Thing: “Macy’s Sale of Muslin Underwear Affords the Largest Economies.” That’s the verdict of competent critics—and it's a just one. Keeping ahead of others, in value-giving, is our dependence, That's the only Way we can keep the traditions and the principles of the Macy methods alive. Quality for Quality--Less Than Others Ask. Every piece of Muslin Underwear—and every price—verify—vindi- cate the claim, Just indulge in intelligent conv: mparisons, Easy, may he done quickly, and creates o several Governors of the nearby| A large delegation from the Ath H. Macy & Co.'s Attractions Are Their Low Prices, n\ B' way. at 6th Ave. V4 35th St. and Honorable Artillery of Boston, New- port Artillery, Governor's Foot rd of New Haven and others from North and 8 {Nl attend, ‘The ce music will be furnished by the O) rd Band of 200 pleces, and) tia will all be of the latest selections, Silk-Striped Challies~'s, Challtes—an old-time favorite—of superlative grace and goodness. Soft, meliowy wool, cut at regular intervals by half inch stripes. Scores of Dresden, furrd and warp-printed designs 0. wh'e and tinted grounds, worth 63c. a yard; spectral, « 29¢ Hosiery.—« =. Women's Hosiery. Children’s Hosiery. Men's Hosiery. The stocks are as perfect as we know how to have them. Our buyer has gathered the choicest products from the leading German, Frencn and English mills. Tabooing truck—selecting only such styles and qualities as will sustain our reputation for selling nothing but reliable merchandise—keeps the department in the prime, bright, in- viting condition that holds cld cus- tomers and brings back every chance buyer. Women’s Hosiery. —Plain Black Imported Cotton 19¢ Hose, unbleached split feet. —Heavy Black Ingrain Cotton 29¢ Hose, split or entire white feet. —Extra Heavy Black Ingrain 44c Cotton Hose, all black, split or entire white feet. —Black Cashmere Hose—spun 49¢ of fine Australian yarn, double soles, heels and toes. Light-Weight Black Cashmere 69¢ Hose, double soles, heels and toes. —I. & R. Morley's English 89¢ Cashmere Hose, double soles, heels and toes—reduced from $1.19. Finer grade, reduced from $1.39 to $1.19. Children’s Hosiery. 24c-—Ribbed Black Cashmere Hose, excellent grade of yarn, double heels and toes—sizes 5 to 9. —For Size 7 Black Cashmere 39c¢ Hose, two styles of ribs, . double knees, toes and heels—2c. fall for each smaller size and 3c. rise for each larger size. Men’s Half Hose, 24¢—Black and Oxford Natural Wool Half Hose—medium and heavy weight. 49Qc —Black and Natural Cashmere Half Hose—also Black with Oxford split feet—double soles, heels and toes. 6 —l. & R. Morley's English 9c Cashmere Half Hose—plain black, tan, gray, leather and natural —reduced from 89c. 89c —I. & R. Morley's English Silk- and-Wool Half Hose—blue mixtures—double soles, heels and toes—reduced from $1.19. Women’s $2.00 Shoes Women’s $3.00 Shoes 24 Floor. Lace—patent ideal Kidskin—cloth tops—light, flexible soles, concaved heels, Lace and button—Kidskin—stock tips—medium weight soles—mili- tary heels. v Lace and buttoned—Kidskin—pa- tent leather tips—medium weight flexible soles—military heels. Lace—Kidskin—dull kid tops—pa- tent leather tips—medium weight soles—military heels. . Choice $1.69. Steamer. Rugs. —nasemen: Two hundred Steamer Rugs—hand- some clan plaids in bright Tartan colorings—useful for couch covers —wraps, lap robes, as well as travel- ling rugs—worth $5.00; Special at $3.48. Bedspreads. —sasement. Satin finished Bedspreads, neat pat- terns, in light blue and pink, $2.13 for $2.50 Spreads, full-sized and hemmed. $2.:3 for $3.00 Spreads, full-sized and fringed. $2.43 for 93,00 Spreads, full-sized, cut corners ror brass beds. absolutely fresh goods. ich | to-day showing the number of waer- “Black Taffeta Silk; | strong, bright and ue Tustling, guarantee woven on e special at............ An- Important Money-Saving Sale of| Drug Sundries and Toilet Articles The sale is for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. We have provided extra quantities of how absurdly low the price—you may be perfectly assured of purity. rants and emounts thereof drawn epon the city treasury and the Sinking. Funds since consolidation. ‘The achedule shows en enormous crease in the city’s Qus’ness. In MENS INCREASE W CITY BUSWESS fsa agar ne > ‘The entire number of ware a total amount for that’ vear of $318, 306,017.80, almost three Umes as great as first year of consolidation. "ie total amount of payments by the city since consolidation eq! $1,394,262, 382,38, RH. MACY & CO. Broadway 7 Men’s Winter Overcoats.— =. One hundred Overcoats—Oxford and black cheviot, black Thibet and melton-finished overcoatings, sleeves lined with satin, bodies with strong double-warped serge, full loose backs, all sizes; made to retail up to $20.00; $4 1 74 SPECIAL ATs se .6-0.6\4.o's ed Nip Sorbie sles os dees tele v Some $12.00 and $15.00 Overcoats at ...,......+04+ $9,48 Men’s Made-to-Measure Suits. Our $25.00 Qualities Our $28.00 Qualities i 5] 6.5° The materials include fine worsteds and fancy cheviots. Not inferior grades and poor styles collected for a low-price sale, but our own regular stock, the groups that we’ve been sell- ing all season at $25.00 and $28.00. The pat- terns and the colorings are thoroughly good, reliable and desirable. The let-down in prices does not mean that there will be any drop in the standard of our tailoring. Its well- known excellence is completely sustained. Comptroller Grout fesued a schedule ge, regular 85c. quality; 68c Swift’s “Premium Brand” Hams._5 n. A Sale of Medium-Weight Sizes at..... vensh crite teers Sobnmcmaent 1236c. a pound Do not confuse this brand with their ordinary U. S. Inspected Grade, }' nor with the large, coarse, fat kinds that are usually advertised. Guantly to consumers not limited, but dealers will not be supplied during this sale. National Biscuit Co.’s Crackers. Regular 10c. In-er-Seal Cartons. Butter and Water Thins, Grahams and Social Teas, Lady Fingers and Saltines, sold regularly by others at 10c. a carton; our price for this sale, 7c, a carton. Package of Six Cartons | fore 4ic | Package of Twelve Car- {al aon0 79¢ veeee tons for . ridal Veil—Flour—Lily e, 79¢. for 2434 Ib. bag. 243¢ |b. bag for 63c. $3.32 for half barrel. | Half barrel for $2.79. $6.04 for whole barrel. Whole barrel for $5.18. Invincible White Wheat Pastry Flour, used by all exclusive pastry dealers, 10-Ib, bag 34c,; 2434-Ib. bag, 79c. Red Star Baking Powder, Guaranteed absolutely pure and equal in every respect to the widely advertised- brands that are sold at much higher prices. Half-pound cans, regular price 15c.; special 13¢. One-pound cans, regular price 29¢.; special 24c. Pivepound cans, regular price $1.29; special $1.09. Pure Bi-Carb, Soda, half-pound carton, 4c. Pure Cream of Tartar, quarter-pound cartons, 10c, Genesta Brand Coffee. | Sultana Brand Coffee. 1 Ib. carton, regular price 24c.; for this | The choicest selection of South Ameri- sale, 19c.; 5 Ib. carton, regular price,|can Coffee—our special price for this $1.44; for this sale, 92c. Sale, 12c. a pound. Lily White Chop Tea. Lily White Chop Tea, all kinds, regular apace 68c. for pound carton; special for this sale, 59c.; 5-Ib. caddy, $2.69; 10-Ib. caddy, $5.28. Pekin Chop Tea—Formosa Oolong, English Breakfast and Mixed. 4-Ib. carton, regular price 24c., for this sale 21c.; 5-Ib caddy, regular price $1.14, for this sale, $1.09; 10-lb. carton, regular price $2.16, for this sale, $2.04. Marrowfat Peas, Jessamine brand, can, 10c.; dozen, $1.09. Extra Sifted Early June Peas, Jessamine brand, can, 14c.; dozen, $1.57. Extra Sifted Early June Peas, Lily White brand, can, 16c.; dozen, $1.91. Tomatoes, Ruby King brand, extra quality, fine fruit, can, 9¢.; dozen, $1.02, Tomatoes, Jessamine brand, best quality, red ripe Jersey stock, can, 11¢.5 dozen, $1.21. Tomatoes, American Beauty brand, extra large can, choicest quality Jersey pack, can, 13c.; dozen, $1.46, Wines for Medicinal Use,» » When You Buy by the Gallon We Make N Charge for Jug. Two Star Rye Whiskey, 5 years old, our regular price, $2.94 gal., 74c. bottle; for this sale, gal., $2.24; bot. 49c, Old Hermitage Rye, 12 years old; our regular price 94c. a bottle; special 74c. Imported Brandies, Fine Gins, Holland, | domestic, gallon, $1.98; bot+ Gournay & Co., bottle, 94c. Holian Sarerac de Forge et Fils One Star, | tle, 47¢. nottle, 99c.; Three Star, $1.24. Holland, tmported, gallon, :#5.19) bote Sazerac de Forge et Fils V. ©. Px |De’ Puyerhoff (Geneva), bot. ottle, $1.44, Old Tom, imported, fae $3.64; Martell One Star, bottle, $1.14; Three | tle, 84c. Star, $1.33; Three Star, pint bottle, 89c. | Wynand Fockink Schiedam, bot., 97c.; Otard Dupuy & Co, One Star, bottle, lark stone jugs, $1.29; half-pint jugs, Cc. ; $1.09; ‘Three Star, $1.29. Sherry Wines. California Sherry, gallon, 84c.; bot- pes Pasto, gallon, $4.88; bottle, tle, 24c, $1.07. Red Star Brand Sherry, gallon, $1.49; |Amontillado Superior Sherry, gallon, bottle, 46c. $5.69; bottle, $1.29, Pemartin Brut Imported Sherry, gallon, |Imperial Sherry, gallon, $5.94; bottle, Roval Cabinet Imported Sh ton, {Arwonttllado Sh ; Royal inet Imported Sherry, gallon, |Amontillado Sherry, very ol, $2.34; bottle, 72c. gallon, $6069; hottie’siasy °M a% Chateau Dillon—Vintage 1899, $6.74 for Case of Quarts | Case of pints for $3.74 79¢, bot» item is sold under our usual broad guarantee, No matter