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Roasted to Death While a Crowd Looked On. MARION, Ind., Jan. %.—In an explo- | sion which wrecked the Selts Hotel | ‘pullding to-day three people were killed, two fatally hurt and ten seriousty in- i Un, proprietor of the cafe. 4 | if the hotel floorand having about ‘The outer out, the mecond floor first, with ‘the roof on unéer ff a i i b Ok bodies of Mr, Mrs. Beitel seen through the flames and hy i | -FORMER CLUBMA ' Arnold R. Webber Sentenced to Thre and Months | vitszara which started last evening and ONC TS oe raged all night has ceased. The street| f. for Steating Deer Hides from| ratway tine between Milwaukee, Raines and Kenosha is at a standstill, and drifts ten feet high are frequent in Racine, Railroad trains are coming in Leather Merchant. Arnold R, Webber, who for years has been a figure in the “swamp,” dealing in hides and skins, was to-day sen- tenced to Sing Sing Prison for three years and six months. Webber had pleaded guilty to stealing twenty-seven bales of deer hides, which he obtained from W. H. Crossman & Co., of No. 7 Broad strect, by representing he had « purchaser for the hides. Webber, who {s not yet forty-two years old, was years ago a member of hearly all the prominent clubs In town and was ao high liver. He got Into stock speculation, failed, went from bad to worse and to-day, when he stood before Judge Newburger in Gen- eral Sessions, looked the picture of \ © despair. Several old-time friends wrote to Judge Newburger asking for the sake of old tn plainant, W, H, Crossman, was among these. “I don't think Webber is entitled to much consideration,’ Mr. Crossman “wrote, “because of his diabolical treat- ment of me, but I am prompted to ask you to be with him because of his wife and sister’ I have a high regard for them. Personally, he 1s no good.” ef M. Hammond, mental ex- Judge New- was suffer- In sentencing Webber, Judge New- burger said there was nothing for him to do but impose imprisonment. SS THIRTY YEARS IN FIRE HALL. Comrades Wl To-Night Give al Dinner to F. D. Collis. Frank Drayton Collis, one of the tele- ph operators at Fire Mall, of the Department, celebrates to-day Get My Book, if Sick. Don't Send a Penny. Ha penn: nu ot ad ix bottien of . Shoop’s Restorative. Jonti ou ‘Trial, apathy and « “ Let ne cure iim. ude to both ratitude. HOTEL CRASH) SES TONG Si (Charles H. Trelawney, Who Says] Jerome’s Insane Wife a Public! while “Bobbing” Down Hill in He Is a Soldier of Fortune, Sentenced to a Long Term in} lum, His Sister-in-Law, Who} and Two Are in Hospital with ‘Bullding Shattered by Explosion of Gas and Man and Wife ‘Trelawney, who described soldier of fortune, an En- forty-two years old, was sen- tenoed by Judge Foster in the Court of General Sessions to-day to nine years and seven months’ tmprisonment, with hard labor, for forging the firm name The dead are: Charles Bettel, pro-|of Shoninger & Co., plano-makers, of prietor of the hotel; Mra. Charles Beitel, |New Haven, to a $1,200 note, made pay- able to the order of the Parthian Press, wife of the proprietor, and James Dev- eidant hal ava the Mercantile F ‘hose fatally injured are: Edward| In the course of his arraignment for Gaskell and L. H. Hobie, an ofi-weil | sentence the Court brought out several ite and children now eighty-five be destitute when wife and seven children in Newton, Mass? asked the “ghe was my first wife's sister,” re- plied the Lpaearet gaily ia English, law she {s not 1 my wite hour before they were| men, Your Honor, only five of the weven children are mine." ‘The Court then called to Trelawney’s attention other notes which he Is al- leged to have forged, and sentenced him to nine years and seven months’ !m- prieonment, with hard labor, in Sing SENT TD SING SING) vice srenwen ce aouvo. Hel4 Vast a Mile from Shore with Chicage People Aboard. “and under the The steamer Georgia, which left for Chicago last night, is still ice-bound le out in the Iake. A number of pas- sengers are on board. She is still try- ing to releano herself. TH WORLD: THURSDAY EVENING, JANUAL ¥ 21, 1904, SF LL TMT TT TIN TIM TTI ET ee |“BEDELIA'S” AUTHOR '5 CHILOREN HURT | IS HALED 10 COURT) ON COASTING SLEDS Charge in Central Islip Asy-| Englewood, N. J., They Collide Is an Actress, Declares. Fractured Limbs. Street Court, Willlamsburg, to-day |to-day while “bobbing down hill at calling for the appearance to-morrow | nglewood, N. J., that they will be un- of William Jerome, {he author of the|able to leave their beds for several words of ‘Redelia.” to show cause why | days. Two are in the Englewood Hos- he should not contribute to the support | pital with fractured legs, and on an- of his wife, who, it 1s alleged, {s now | other cot is a third boy suffering from public charge In an Insane asylum at| shock. The other two are at their Central Islip, 1. 1 home. The summons was obtained by Mias| The injured children are Joseph On- Ella Fontainebleu, a sister of Mrs.|#aro, Archie McMullen, Ambrose Coop- Jerome, who ts now playing the leading |€F and his sister; Jessie and John Mee- role in “Her First False Step" at the|han. The Cor children are at thelr Novelty Theatre, Willlamaburg. parents’ hom: Miss Fontainebieu stated in court that| The accident happened in a peculiar her sister has bee: public charge for| Way. At the point where the accident many months in spite of the fact that] happened there is a deep cut through Mr. Jerome has made a great deal of | Which the Northern Ratiroad runs, thus money out of “Redelia’’ and other | making two hills. The boys and girls songs. "bob" down one hill, get carried half Bhe sail that formerly her sister was| Way up the other one, and after olimb- confined in a sanitarium in Stamfora,| ing to the top start over again on the Conn., and that while there Mr. Jerome| other hill. paid $25 a week for her care, He stoppea| The Cooper boy and his sister started hese he Ume ayments, however, and Mra |d0wn one hill at just about t! Jerome wea removed to tiie public in: | the three boys started down t stitution at Central ue other hill, The inclines to both hills a: Mr. Ji sister-In-law declarea | very sharp und the “bobs” went that the song-writer was now living at/ lightning speed. They met at the space | fully able to provide his insane wife|was a spill, All three of the boys now with every comfort and should be made) In-she ‘hospital were. rendered “uncon to do so. scious. Should not be neglected for an instant as it may to asthe, bronehius. gripe. pneumonia oH.) cunsnmption Assoon as you feel that 1p and you will get quick relief, AAS ‘good for all diseases of the throat and Jungs aa THE ONE {HAT CURES My had a bavere sore throat and eft icines the Hotel Navarre in luxury and was/ between the foot of the hills, and there St sensation in the throat take a dose Ir 'y. DR. BULL’S e tried man; jut he found narellef. Bull's Cough : ‘com TITUTES. Many unscrapulons dealers are trying.to sul atl Moen wore Lena tryst Sosy sorae. tens is 3 an Ir look: 's Hea ihark on the wrappor Price 28o., 600. and @.00. "A.C. Meyer & Co,, Baltinv Entre Block, Fulton, From Bridge to Dujneid St., Brookiyn. We Give “S. & H.” Green Trading Stamps. Satisfactory Money Savers for Friday. None with C. O. Ds. Women’s 2.75 Golf Vests for 1.50. |] Women's and misses’ Golf Vests, beautiful fancy weave all the leading colors, also black and 1 50 white; sizes 32 to 44, value $2.75...... eatin Nieloieieiereie a Fs 15c, Ammonia, 10c, | Ammonia for household use, 1g-gallon jar, in basement. 10 | Castoria, per bottle Cup and Saucer, 8c. porcelain, low shape, good quali- ty, the $1.25 dozen kind, Cup y continuous service with epartinen Bo} ©_0. dD. worth $1.25 1.00 (in Blanket Dept.), each. . egraph Bureau 10.00 Raglans, 5.95. Women's Raglans, of black thibet cloth, semi-fitting back, fly front, sleeves made with rolling 3.75 Muffs, 1.98, Electric Seal Pillow 2 ¢, lined with Hea 1.9.8 | _vards long, fancy fringe. = Boys’ 39c. Pants, 196. Boys' Pants and Waists, 5,95 |_ how ~74c| yard S : broken 4G] tinish Paper, plain or ruled, 6c Opal Toilet Bottles, hand painted, 39¢. Scarfs and Shams, 29c. 10c, Cold Cream, Sc, | Searis and Shams, $0 dozen, Irish nstitched and plai en Dept.), each 50c. Side Combs, 7c. samples and sec- onds in Combs, consisting of in Hazel Jelly in tubes...... '29c I Jelly in tubes........ OC Combs, all the latest shapes and value 0c, and 25¢., 7c Arm Rockers, extra large \ “10ce Tooth Brushes, 5c. voth Brushes, 4 rows of French 1} re 3| | bristles, bone handles, for. . Bo) tnd spindles’... | 6c. Towelling, an | Burnt Wood Outfit, 1.39. | | Outfit for burning wood or leather novelties, and one free les- 1.39) has manufacturer's : . tions, yard .. Castoria, 15c, Boitle. 8c, Toilet Soap, 3c, + 15] Armour's Toilet Soaps, cake... 3c 1.50 Comfortables, 1.00. | 1.10 Bed Pillows, 85c. Comfortables, 100, full size, white Bed Pillows, 100 good, odorless cotton filling, pretty silkoline sahey Pillows, size 22x28, full covering, medium weight, none 34g Ibs, A.C. A. ticking ‘ ‘85c $1.50 each ... = ~ 50c. Wash Silks, 29c, | 4,00 Alarm Clocks, 74¢. | 1,500 yards corded Wash Silks and | Ansonia Alarm Clocks, made in 1,200 yards plain white Habutai J} keep good time, war- S y desirable for shirt is nul children's dresses, 5 @ 1.50 Couch Covers, 1.10. | Men’s 12'2¢, Socks, 8c. Couch Covers, reversible Oriental Nveniay ast fereop ana tere try, 50 in, wid | dd Tiare te 1.10 toes, extra good wearing qual- - | ity, pair 8c 50c. Toilet Bottles, 29c, 10c. Stationery, 6c, Box containing 24 sheets fine satin and 24 Envelopes to match new shapes and new decora- see ——___— tions to choose from...... 29c Gold Cram in jay or Witen gp.) 19¢e Dress Ginghams, 0c. .. DC| 250 pieces, variety of patterns Hat Clearance. Beautiful Trimmed Hats—the bal- ance of our remaining i stock of $5.00 Hats at 1.50 2.50 Rockers, 1.65. ce lined ribbed Vests, bs extra good qual- ished.......... 10C| 10c. Outing Flannel, 8c. golden oak or mahogany fi Outing Flannel, 2,000 yds,, checks, 8 iss saddle seat, shaped back with | Stripes and plain color engraved top, turned posts ¥ J hE | engray ; 1.65 ze, Toe | Towelling, 1,000 yds, unbleached 9c, Bleached Muslin, 5c. | twill, none C. 0. D, yard... OC Bleached Muslin, 3,000 yards, 1 ie, Nan FA wTY yard wide, a good’ muslin, but it 10c. Perlumery, .5c. f Perfumery, all odors, per trial hottle 5ce Another Big Sale of Walking | | Women’s Walking Skirts (heavy weight), basket weave, covert and homespun, in| pretty plaids, stripes and checks, also plain colors, in gray, Oxford, brown, green| ore, kilted, with full flare. (No mail orders filled and ] 98) Actual value $3.00 to SS, O0.G srernsrete cies an phiviete cveiente \\3 and bleck, seven | none sent C. O, D.) Skirts. | HAGAN LANDED I f $0 CITY JOB James J. Hagan, Tammany lender of the Nineteenth Assembly District, was appointed Axsistant tendent of Public President Ahearn, Works by Borough ‘The salary tn $5,000, Hagan was formerly Warden of the but was removed by Commis: Last year he went out A summons was inaued tn the Ewen] Five children were ao badly injured |* ——_———$ A $$$ —. and made a fight against the Carroll. § —<———________— oo ——oS Beton faction in his district and sue- ceeded in winning the leadership. He We Announce for Tomorrow, Eriday, The Annual Clean-Up of HOSIERY and UNDERWEAR of places since election, among them Assistant Street-Cleaning Commission-, er. ————___ BIG BOND PURCHASE. Speyer & Co, and Kubn, Loab & Co, have Jointly purchased $8,000,000 of South- | ern Pacific 4 1-2 per cent. two to five | year coupon bonds, ‘These bonds are n | pertion or ihe authorized issue of $3, | 600,000 gold ‘bonds of 1900, Tt is under: | stood that a large proportion of the bonds purehased to-day will be market-| ed abroad. | =| H.ONeill & Co. Hagan has been slated for a number This is one of the most popular merchan- | the balance of the sample line and surplus stock “Edwin C. Burt” Shoes iwin C, Newiprk styles, of course certain sizes are bound to disappear Two Dollars and Fifty Cents Pair, at Special Prices for Friday and Saturday. No mail or telephone orders—none sent C. O. D. TEA SPECIAL Formosa, Oolong, Young Hy- son, Ceylon, English Break- fast, Japan and Mixéd Tea— excellent quality and a really good cup, Ib... 6 Sold Boston Brown Flakes, whole wheat berry cooked and crushed; package Decided Reductions are being made in the Prices of all Furniture, Upholstery, Rugs and Bedding. Every article in these departments can be bought now for much less than regular prices. Housefurnishing Goods. Every Item Warranted as Represented. No mai or tetevhone orders. None sent C. O. D. | Stamped Distt PANS. Dou- | Podular 79¢., Je coated tin, 14 qt. *'spectal.306 | Heavy tin OIL CANS, 4-at. size, reg- ined COAL HODS, full someé fresh made bread or rolls rade by this. » $2.25. The PLANET LEATHER | | TOILET PAPER, -s— DUST BEATER, regular | | 16-02, rolls, pric 8c: gpa || paring, a: i8c. ari eioroth 08 1 op| |= —— P r is! lol \ meres—medium and dark brown and gray mix- i tures—regular $15.00 Suits at $9.74. Men’s $18.00 Overcoats at $11.74, Men’s Overcoats, made of Oxford cheviots and friezes and black Thibets—velvet collars, sleeves lined with double-warped serge or silk-linished Venetian cloth—regular $18 Overcoats at $11.74. Ten’s Made-to-easure Suits. Our $25.00 Qualities | | 6 50 Our $28.00 Qualities | o The materials include fine worsteds and fancy cheviots. Not in- ferior grades and poor styles collected for a low-price sa'e, but our own regular stock, the groups that we've been se‘ling all season at $25.00 and $28.00. ‘The. patterns 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 pansard of our tailoring. Its well-known excellence is completely sus- ained. id dise events of the winter season to New York g shoppers. We have been receiving requests for |}, \I| information as to the date when this sale would occur, for several weeks. Today our entire pub- Frid as ; licis informed that TOMORROW is the day for tiday and Saturday we will offer ||] | the best bargains of the year in Men's, Women’s tf} and Children’s Hosiery and Underwear. of the Famous Full details in the morning papers tomorrow JOHN WANAMAKER | ° at 52.50 per pair Formerly A.T. Stewart & Co., Brosdway, 4th Ave , sth and loth Sts Our Regular Price, $3.50 per pair The very latest styles are shown in French Patent Leather and Vici Kid—lace and but- . ton—light, medium and heavy weight soles, R.H, Macy & Co.'s Attractions Are Their Low Prices all styles of heels. | D yor: While all sizes are to be found in nearly all of the | Mae | B'way at 6th Ave. 34th to 35th St (Second Floor. ! ; ; * ee | Skirts made of black Venetian cloth, . 7 \ unlined tive-gore flare style, trimmed | Fine Groceries with taffeta Straps, $4.96. $6.96 for Skirts, made of fine broad- cloth, unlined seven-gore flare style, box-plaited panel front, trimmed with taffeta-straps. ae aaditiiad ipalio; Eaoet Por: $8.96 for Skirts made of black Lymansville gan and Sons, cake......c...4. 6c cheviot, unlined nine-gore flare style, finished Cenceerey marines, eat Ht with single and triple inverted flare plaits, heavily Teas Saltines, Butter rine Ill tailor-stitched, m and.Graham a A ey . TOMATOES mo . 5 | Ha for Sis made ores voile, ce fartford Co. Magnolia brand gore style, trimmed with taffeta straps and but- ae el tons, taffela silk drop, : B Vt.) . ; \ eke | Instep-Length Skirts, made of black and blue Thibet cloth |} - | or cheviot, side-plaited model, flare at bottom, $6.96. | During the January Sale $7.81 for Instep-Length Skirts, made of black §) | and blue cheviots and Oxford mixtures, side ' | and box plaited models. t $13.96 for Instep-Length Skirts, made of hand- some mannish mixtures and novelty tabrics, | box-plaited and panel-front side-plaited effects. j|| Women’s Velveteen Shirt-Waist Dresses i id dS | pi i . i i Special Friday and Saturday Sale of The waists are side-plaited; plaited and gore-flare skirts. Suits reduced from $14.74 to $9.74. | Suits reduced from $19.74 to $12.96. 4 Suits reduced from $26.67 to $14.74. Fi || Fancy-tailored Velveteen Suits, box-plaited long-skirted | japarnea —= blouse styles, reduced from $38.96 to $29.96. | Foss (ea) ; 5 | Ree U Clothing for Blizzardy Weather ««. L | wa $1.28 Men’s $15.00 Suits at $9.74, | Three and Four-button Sack Suits, made of splen- / 0 | did smooth-finished worsteds, cheviots and cassi- a | BREAD RAIER: double- 9., special, 606 it. size. Covered PAILS, Ble, special .. 296 special — - 206 L Foop it OMPLETELY poem $1235 do" URNIGHED AL VALUE $200 fe—Fine Velour or Damask Parlor Suit, and G) e Table; decor able; deco! 00M. "ALSO FURS SEND FOR LIST OF GOOD! Freight RR. HA PLAT AY $68) gt A Men's Shirts: Two Specials.-«n. Shirts made of French percale, plain and plaited bosoms, desirable patterns in light and dark colorings, regular prices $1.44 and $1.74; special at........ cece. cc eeee es 940 Shirts made of madras and percale, stiff and plaited bosoms, newest patterns, regular prices 94c, and $1.44; special at.,.. 64c " Braces: Garters: eunine Gaya Suspen- Geniige Boston Garters, ers, regular price regular price 50c.; 50c.; special at.. 39c special at........ 29C Cigars--Equal to the kind sold elsewhere at 10c. each. $1.49 for box of fifty. It is the well-known “Charles Coghlan” brand —made by Ev A. Kline & Co.—filler is all Havana tobacco—Puritanos size—one hundred thousand of them for sale at $1.49 for box of tifty. ‘ bth FI,