The evening world. Newspaper, February 8, 1904, Page 8

a RENCE HAYWARD WILL OT EXPLA Aotress Affirms Denial of Her Reported Engagement to Sir *, John{Willoughby, but Hints at an- Understanding. ‘SHE: SMILES MYSTERIOUSLY finelote that Her Confirmation of De- «Mal Is Onty Temporary and Says Probably the Future May /Bevelop Something Surprising. _ Miles Florence Hayward, the actress, Whose engagement to Sir John Will- ®ughby, announced in despatches from oledo- last week, was hastily dented by @ cablegram from Lady Willoughby, ‘im ;Lbndon, arrived last night in New York. ~ Miss Hayward, whose stage name ‘s Weta Zalene, was seen with her father at her home, No. 410 Central Park West, by an Evening World reporter late last might ‘shortly after she had returned from a rebearsal of "Tho Pit," of which ‘ompany she is a member. “Yes, I tinve seen Lady Willoughby's Genin} in the papers,” said Miss Hay- ‘ward, “and for. the present I suppose ft. will be best to affirm her statement.” “Please deny the engagement tem- perarilv,” said Mr. Hayward, with em- wel on the adverb. coutse, there {s a great deal I | Can't explain,” said Miss Hayward, “I Won't say that there is no understand- frig between Lord Willoughby and me About this denial. I will not say that the engagement is broken. 1 cannot Miake @ Gefinite statement as to our ey FLORENCE HAYWARD, WHO DENIES THE WORLD: MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 8, 1904. While abroad Miss HER ENGAGEMENT TO NOBLEMAN. Eagllam agetety. Pe ee cea she departed from London Bir is said to have been disconsolate. t some time at Asbury Park ir John visited her frequently wed his suit. When she lefc to join "The ae in Chicago Sir John {s ‘said, also found business in the western city, : Sir John Willoughby was the military |leader in the Jameson raid in the Transvaal and Was placed on trial and sent to prison for ten months upon, his return, Of all the officers who partici- pated in the rald he alone was not re stored to his military rank. He-is also famed for his leadership in the British expeditions up the Zambest River to Mashonaland, Going to run off some shoes, 1400 pairs of odds and ends at a price to take them out on the jump—something in most every leather you know. ; Something in every size from 5% to 11; in every For the fu- At the time “The future plans at present. All I can say | Pit" was appearing in Toledo. Miss 1s that It is for the best to deny tho engagement temporarily. ture—well, who can tell?" ‘The announcement was made on Feb. 3 that Miss Hayward was to be married | brought out his mother’s denial ts to Sir John Christopher Willoughby the coming summer, three months. engagement to the English beautiful girl. Hayward has been on the road for The young woman whose reported officer She first met Sir Jghn while she was pursuing her dramatic | 1260 Brow 2 an width from A to E. $2.25 : Roorrs, Peer & Company. opposite City Hall, nf’D Warren’ St. cor, 18th. Gouge ath Av. 824, “MONKS” ARREST © REVEALS A PLOT in Gang, Police Say, Was to Kidnap or Kill Weal- thy Young Man Whom They ‘Shet At and Robbed. © ng to @ story being told in circles, a much more serious mo- tive Jed to the shooting done by “Monk” ; and his companion, Chris Wal- Jace, last, Tuesday morning, than the mere desire to rob a drunken man. Eastman and Wallace were arrested attempting to hold up a young : i who was being shadowed by two Pinkerton detectives. It {s now said in eertain quartern that they had been hired’ to put the young man “out of the It was learned by the police that the two Pinkerton detectives had been _ shadowing the young men at the re- | auest of his father. ‘The police asked that he be produced as a witness Against Eastman,’ but the Pinkerton gency refused to give his name, say- ing it was a private and personal affair. Eastman and Wallace were locked up ‘op a charge of attempted murder in Bhooting at the two detectives. Capt. 53 Mandy wanted to add tho charge of | highway robbery, to be preferred by the young man, but he had disappeared. Eastman’s Pal Confesses. ‘After reading the accounts of the row, Police Commissoner McAdco sent Inspector McClusky and said that ‘stop must be put to the high-handea notions cf Eastman and his gang. A mumber of detectives were sent out to “find out the real cause of Eastman's attack.on the wealthy youth. Detectives Kinsler and Duggan finally found Horry Lewis, a young man whore picture adorns the Rogues’ Gallery. 1s ead was swathed’in bandages and lie said thst Eastman was responsible for | his condition. ‘ He said that he had been associated with Eastman in a certain scheme, and for some reagon the leader of the gang had Wisapproved of his action. | man forced him into a closet in an } east side saloon and beat-him over the head with the butt of a revolver. A lot-of other valuable information was gained from Lewjs regarding Eastman, but what it was the detectives will not pay. Gang Hired to Do Murder. Lewis was taken to the Criminal Courts Building and brought before the > Grand Jury. He was indicted on a charge of felonious assault. On the testimony of the Pinkerton men a charge of attempted murder was agalrtat him, and he was indicted 01 aecount also. ‘Phe District-Attorney, it Is said, has ‘ learned of the connection of the young man who, was robbed with the case, and this may be brought out at Eastman’s trial. According to ‘one version of the af- i, fair, the young man hung about a cer- tain resort in the Tenderloin which i) Eastman and his followers had made Ether headquarters of late. ‘The wom-| by) @f of the place, who were controlled by | Bastman's gang, had taken a dislike to! 4» the young man and a plot had been) hatched to kidnap him and hold him for ransom. Another version of the affair is that | the Eastman gang had been hired to | bring about the death or disappearance of the young man, | Since the affair a number of E: followers, as well as a numb women with whom they asso fled to Washington, East- —<—$—<——.___ ZERO WEATHER AFTER THAW. FARMER, N. Y., Feb. 8.—An electri- fal storm prevailed in the lake country yesterday with heavy rain, ‘The weather was Madd warm and the snow melted pty @ mercury reached 60 aboy ‘all creeks were bank full and many. ing the ni «iy gt Bates oen rigs th 1 roppe¢ d poaching 5 abovers-ro Mocday. i eeeuennnene nen 7 fries. To get the conte, Pee a rs CAMMEYER Startling Shoe Values A Marvellous Sale in Our Basement Of Splendid Shoes for Men, Women, Boys and Girls once. Medium Tips, and Broad FOR $7 ,00 bd Pas _Men’s Satin Calf Lace . and Congress, 00, 8 To Plain Toes, oOo i _ Boys’ and .Youths’ Satin Calif Lace Sizes 12 to 2 and 2% to 5%, 2 | oo Misses’ Black Kid, | Child’s Black Kid, Button and Lace, Sizes 11 to 2, $ J 00 Sizes 6 7 Alfred J.Cammeyer,6thAve.,cor. 20thSt. PER PAIR @ e These Shoes speak for themselves. You need only to see them to buy them, for their great value shows at We Guarantee Them. Women’s’ Black Kid Lace Shoes, Patent Leather Tips, Button and Lace, es with Shoes, 1 to 10%, 5° o0esy , Lo es » /@ y SIXTH AVE, 19% TOZ0™ STREETS fn Extraordinary Sale Sample50c Embroideries, 5c [V'Sa sale that positively embraces thirty thousand yards of the handsomest and most desirablé new 1904 Embroideries. So great are the values, so intinite the variety, so handsome the designs, that if every woman in New York could appreciate what this sale affords we could well term‘to-morrow (Tuesday) Embroidery Day at Simpson Crawford Co.'s, for so great would be the crowds that we couldn’t find room to sell anything else. Thirty thousand yards of manufacturers’ sample Embroideries, which are without a doubt,the finest ever imported, and we k bought them at_ virtually our own prices; and price them so low to you that you cannot fail to appreciate the'bargaip importance of this sale, It’s one of those rarely occurring events. Main Floor. | + You know sample strips are the finest pieces run on the machines and are used by the makers to take orders, and when they are through with them they are of no real value to them—that's why they came to us at such a low price—why you buy them at- these prices. < New 1904 effects In handsome Edgings, Bands, Insertions and Flouncings in fine Swiss, Nalnsook and Cambric, for values for values for values for values for values | 10¢ worth up | é worth up 5c worth ‘up 39 * worth up 59¢ worth up / P y to 25¢, to 50c. to 75c. to $1.00. to $1.50. Exceptional February Sale of Tailor-Made Separate Skirts, Spring 1904. $5 for Women’s Pedestrienne Dress Skirts. THis. sale started Monday, and the hundreds of women who selected fine tailor-made Dress Skirts proved that we weren’t overconfident when we gathered this mar- vellous showing. They are skirts especially adapted to present and early spring wear. It is an event’of particular interest to women who do not desire a full suit, but wish a separate skirt to finish out the season, and that’s why it is$o popular. (Third Floor. . Then the prices are remarkably low. Think of it—you secure this handsome Pedestrienne Skirt for 6) $5 A tailor would charge $10, a dressmaker $8, and we guarantee that this one will hang. just as gracefully and wear just,as well. Has the flare effects, 7 or 9 gore, as you like; habit, semi-habit or inverted plait back, side plaited, welted, raised or stitched seams; fine tweeds, cheviots, meltonettes and mannish materials. : i And we've other Skirts up to $55. In fact, the range is so comprehensive that any woman may come with absolute assurance that she will find a garment that will exactly suit her taste. We're not going to’lead you into an exhaustive description, but present briefly some of the charming garments in the newest materials, with plainly stated prices, And, remember, they’re all 1904 creations. — $5.75 for Women’s Dress Skirts, excellent qual- | $7.50 for Women’s Dress Skirts, splendid qual- ity, black and blue etamine and cheviot; very stylish. | ity canvas cloth and cheviot, wide Naring. “ 38.75 for women’s black etamine Dress Skirts, . | $18 for taffeta trimmed veiling Dress Skirts, $19.75 for silk lined black voile Skirt, very fine, $10 for $12.50 silk lined black veiling Dress Skirts. 324 5 y 5 75 for taffeta lined black etamine Skirts. $12.50 for silk linod black volle Dress Skirts. $29.76 for silk lined crepe de chine and volle Skirts. $16.50 for silk lined black etamine Dress Skirts, $35 to $55 for other fine tailor-made Dress Skirts. New Features Will Bring Thousands to That Great February Furniture Sale. | U ey O its immeasurable importance'to the people of New York during the first week by installing the very highest grade of Furniture—artistic in design, built to last a lifetime —in thousands of homes. That very fact, together with the added features, is bound to bring thousands of others who have been waiting anxiously for just such an oppor- tunity. That’s why we've ipreraes for even a: greater week than the first. It’s the eatest sale we've ever had. More'than that,it’s the greatest event.of its kind that as ever taken place in New York—and we've the values to prove it. riten Floor, We've added thousands of new pieces for the second week, and you will See the finest display of worthy furniture that has ever been shown in : America. Every piece added {s a new feature—a splendid value in itself. ’ $27.50 for *423-Piece Parlor Sults | $6.50 for $8.50 Extension Table— —Made especially to our order— . Our special—built according-to our fine plano polished—mahogany finish frames— | own specifications from thoroughly seasoned very substantial yet graceful arms—comfort- | golden oak, rubbed polished top—can be ex- able shaped backs—upholstered in newest | tended 5 feet—excellent value at $6.50. shades of silk tapestry, Heavy damask and ‘ $12.50 for $22.50 Couches—Our yerona velour. $1.65 for $2.50 Dining Room Chairs special— built with solid oak, . —Oni highly polished frames, high-grade indestructl- So ee eaaine eager, | pie serlags, 7 rows deep cuffing secured with — hea’ x frames—rubbed polish fints! le springs, 7 rows deep tu! ul w oe ie cs E new patent back buttons that will not pull out; —closely woven area cane seats—very com- fortable shaped backs—excellent’ values at | best. guaranteed workmanship; covered in heavy velour. | A 4 $7.50 for 312 Chiffonlers—Our special—solid oak, best construc- C tion, highly polished, fitted with large French bevel plate mirror, 5 large, perfect fitting drawers, high-grade brass trimmings. $8.50 for $15.50 Dressers—Our special—built of solid oak i thoroughly seasoned, guaranteed construction, fitted with large French bevel plate mirror, 2 long and 2 top drawers, perfect fitting and smooth running, very latest design. 5 39,50 for $15.50 White Enamel Bedsteads— 14-inch posts, $2.25 for $3.75 Springs—Heavy tube frames, closely woven x heavy brass bar and spindles on head and feot, extra massive fillings = wire protected edges; built for strength and comfort, and full brought over mounts, best baked enamel; in all sizes. ‘Sale of Exclusive Sample Brass Beds at ’s to ’e. Here’s a treat for early buyers—exclusive sample Brass Beds at % to % lower than our former low sale prices. These samples came in just in the nick of time. One of the foremost manufacturers had them on display, and they captured the prize on two points—elegance of design and perfection in quality and workmanship. Rather than pack them and ship them back to his factory, the manufacturer turned them over to us dt-#4 and % less than wholesale prices, because we are his best New York customer. We say they're exclusive, because of several there’s but one of a kind and others two or three—the richest designs ee ever saw. . Fifth Floor. Made from highest quality guaranteed brass, heavily coated with best French lacquer, all hand fitted points, newest and most artistic patterns. $22.50 for $30 Beds, $55 for $110 Beds. $24.50 for $40 Beds. bare Levent ~ 17.50 for $35 Beds. lor eds. eee aoa $63 for $75 Beds. $32.50 for $42 Beds. $35 for $48 Beds, $87 for $85. Beds. vs $1.45. $20 China Closets—Made specially to our order— $12.50 for genuine golden oak —very fine rubbed polish finish — graceful round ends—3 poli: oak shelves--heavy French legs. 7 $14 for 20.75 Sldeboards—You'll say when you see this work of art that it is the best value ever offered—it’s built from thoroughly seasoned golden oak—48 inches Jong—perfect fitting and smooth running drawers—lacquered brass trimmings—2 large closets—2 silver drawers—extra large French bevelled mirror—at $14. $70 for $90 Beds, : $75 for $137.50 Beds, $95 for $112 Beds. $112 for $224 Beds. $37.50 for $52 Beds. $41 for $53 Beds. 2 $44 for $55 Beds. ’ $45 for $58 Beds, $53 for $68 Beds. This Sale Offers 1,000 Pairs. Women’s *3.50 Shoes at *1.75. Juss consider this: You are buying stylish kid and patent leather Shoes at $1.75, and they're bona-fide $3.50 and $3 values. We're sorry we haven't a pair for every woman in New York, for we are certain every one would want a pair—sdme two or three—if they could but see them. But we want you'to have equal chance with other women, and. that’s why we urge you to come early. We can recommend these shoes because they are new and desirable styles. You $ Seoond Floon $ already know the desirability of the leathers. Now, mark the word—if you don't get a pair to-morrow you'll be compelled to pay $3 to $3.50 for their equal, and ( © miss this great saving of $1.25 to $1.75. > d e *, $ ry “a How Would You Like a Pair of 55 or 86 Ideal Kid Shoes “at $2.75? This is a featuré of the sale whose purpose is to introducé the New Ideal Kid Shges for women—the shoes that wear—and that’s why the price is $2.75. Every pair has a lasting guarantee of the maker and.our own, See the new high heels. See the new low heels, Some are button, others lacé, and all have strong welt soles. Mostly $5 and $6 values, but we also include some $3.50 values to swell the numbes. 4 I AS 1 25c. for Women’s 50¢. Lace Hose. | ($1.75 Dozen for *2.25 All-Linen HE word “lace” doesn’t tell the whole story, though— eet ee ; 2 read on and learn of the greatest hosesale ever’ inaugurated in Napkins. New York. 750 dozen of the very best black hosiery we've ever placed 206. for 25c. Huckaback Towels,) 50G. for 75c. all. linen hem. on sale, and they are genuine imported hose, too. Main Floor, hetmed or hemstitched. stitched and embroldered Tray Handsome black lace lisle thread Hose—allover designs—very QC. for 123%. Huck Towels, with | Clothy sheer—Hermsdorf dye, medium weight—regular made—lisle hemmed ends. $1.75 for $2.50 pattern. Table threads—double heels and toes, made of the sheerest lisle thread, 56 set for $8 Hemstitched Dam. | Cloths, fancy Scotch make, 3x2 Here’s another choice lot—values great enough to create the ask Dinner Sets, 2x2¥% yds. yards. . > greatest stir our hosiery section has known this year—black, 556. for 75c. mercerized Damask Pie eo 55c. hemstitched linen soft finish, extra quality gauze Cotton Hose, special sel- aa one Habre Hiei 32 a i Sta atcha §: iti " 5 - a inen velge and double soles—positively ort from 398+ e 256 Demat ict “ane jeache sheets Gene ee R annual February sale of fine furniture proved its greatness— |