The evening world. Newspaper, February 12, 1904, Page 6

“CRIKER OPPOSED “TDTWO PLATOONS / “Bill Wrong from the Bottom : Up,” He Says of the Measure Just Passed by the Lower Branch of the Legislature. THINKS FIREMEN WOULD SHIRK AND GO ASTRAY. Would Listen for “Whistle to ~ Blow” and Quit Work, He Is Said to Have Declared, if Law * Gets on Statute Books. Fire Chief Croker said World reporter to-day that posed to the two-platoon bill for the firemen passed by the Assembly yester- day, and that he would do everything in his power to prevent it becoming a law. (Chief Croker said: “Zam much opposed to the two-platnon Bill and will use every effort in my power to prevent it becoming a law,-as T believe it would be a menace to the “The bill is wrong from the bottom up. In the frst place, there won't be enough Men in the department to permit of its ‘Mr. Croker said that the majority of the men in the department be on duty twenty-one hoi five days running than work in twelve- hour shifts, despite the fact that the vast majority of the firemen have been urging the passage of the bill for the ‘Past three years. ‘The recently reinstated chief also de- @lared that every officer in the Depart- Ment was opposed to the bill, though many of the first rank officers havo ex- Pressed themselves in favor of it. Chief Croker suggested that if the wo platoon bill were passed the fre- men would work as if members of a unfon and drop their hose and ladders, Dotwithstanding the emergency, when the whistle blew Under the present twenty-o1 ur however, it 13 alleged that ‘Kk from five to ten hours over their allotted twenty-one Hours and then go back to thelr engine houses to await a further call to duty. Ob eis re aliowed Ume to i y day they would to Coney “sland or some other resort and consequently be unit to report for Chief Croker said that ance company in the elt passage of the two-platoon bill. Chiot Croker eaid finally opposed to the ecuuse it was urged by ex-Capt. Clifford, Capt, Cliftord is “Pinides,” the rival association to the “Boxers,” which Is controlled by Mr. Croker. ‘The bill was first’ presented through the Benevolent Assoolation lently opposed it the head of thy declars inion it should be of MANY CHES AT PEACE DANCE @tany Will Attend Wyandotte; \JBinb’s Annual Ball—Mayor ‘McClellan and Leader Murphy} ‘dre the Guests of Honor. |W McClellan and Charles 3, , the Tammany leader, will be guests of honor to-night at the an- at Terrace Garden of the| lotte Club, of the Twenty-fourth District, of which Senator Wictor J. Dowling 15 leader, and Borough President Lit- of Brooklyn, also have accepted as have other Borough end prominent Tammany | «A real oonvention-time aspect may be j@mparted to the gathering to-nig! ymnanimously have Tammany amen \pared to attend Dowling is one of Leader Murphy's It was Dowling who sug- ested and “pulled oft” Fornes coup during the campaign, and he did other brilliant things during that Aight which put him in the front rank ef the daring politicians in Tammany. which Joseph B, promises many novel featur ‘Alderman John V. Coggey, a by Assemblyman John F. Cai lore than 4,000 tickets had been of last night when the Arrange- “BOYS PLAYED HIGHWAYMEN. Up Schoolmate and Took His) Jn (ue highwaynan style, RB: naworth, twelve years of age, Thirty-second street up his hands while Dominick and Salvatore Durro, boys of the led his pockets, obtaining ned the police of the who arrested Flurr! admitted their guilt and Lover to the Gerry Society. é Hel DYING IN ROME Famous Convert to Catholicism} Was Too Ill to Officiate When He Was Oraained to the Priesthood. WENT TO ROME AFTER HIS WIFE HAD DIED. Left the Episcopal Church, in Which He Had Been a Minis- ter Thirty-six Years, on Ac- count of Briggs Controversy. ROME, Feb. 12—The Rev. Dr. B. F. Do Costa Is dying. Owing to the critical condition of hin health unusual haste was made in granting the famous convert to Catholl- cism his priesthood. He was ordained @ sub-deacon Nov, 15, a deacon Nov, 22 and was ordained a priest Nov. 20. At the time of his ordination Father De Costa was too iil to officiate. Dr. De Costa was an Episcopal minis- ter in New York City for thirty-six years. He was married, his wife dying in 1900. At the time of the Briggs con- troversy, in 1599, he was very active in the fight againat recognizing Dr. Briggs and wrote a number of letters to Bishop Potter demanding that the charges against Dr. Briggs bo probed. When Dr. Briggs was finally ad- mitted to the Episcopal ministry Dr. De Costa resigned. Bishop Potter ac- cepted his resignation and deposed him from office at a service in Poughkeepsie, Dr. De Costa tmmediately embraced the Catholic faith. He went to Rome after the death of his wife to prepare for his ordination, rich. There is one, especially, who started in life with John D., and has Achieved success of an entirely differont kin@. Next Sunday's World Magazine. black-or blue. P. h Value $1.50. Value 50c. fancy border, Value 50c. Value 75c. OR. DE COSTA | THE WORLD: FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 12, 1904 > , -. Pure Candigs. LA ; fine’ Marahmattowy: © sortment of Favors } SIXTH AVE, 192 T020™ STREETS Havementgatececom. ( A2* Str.Cor Bb Ave. Why You Should Buy Your Evening Clothes Here. If you are a very stout or a very tall man, or a very short man, do not deprive yourself of the pleasure of 5-- affair, because a tailor can't turn out an evening suit intime, You don’t need the Come here—we fit the hard to fit as well as the “regu- lar" man. It will save you time, worry and some dollars, And there's no guesswork about you're'being satisfied. If an alteration is needed we've expert tailors to do it and you can have it just when you want it. We probably do a larger business in evening clothes than any othe- store in New York; that's why it pays us to carry a com- plete showing at all times. Our Full Dress Suits and Tuxedos are made of the most fashionable fabrics, cut in the datest style, with broad, shapely shoulders, snugfitting collars and grace- ful lapels—these dress clothes cost no more, but are far supe- rior to the ordinary kind. Tuxedo Suits at $20. Made of black unfinished worsted, coat with graceful silk shawl collar, and \)trousers with silk braid down the outseams. A suit you'd expect to pay $30 for. Our special price is $20. Tuxedo Coats sep- arate, $12.50. Full Dress Suits at $25. Made of a fine smooth- finished black dress whip- cord, silk faced to the buttonholes. A good tailor couldn't duplicate it for less than $35. Our special price $25. Same suit silk lined, special at $30, Silk Opera Hats, $5. And the Other Things. Vogel Brothers AM™ Sie Cor B Ane Open Saturday Evening Till 10.30. The Final Clearance Sale of Suits and Overcoats for Men Ends with Saturday. No—not a garment will we borrow of one season to augment those of another, even though the designs and fabrics do justify that course. We would rather they be in your service, let it cost us what it will. Single and double breasted Sack: Coat Models, of Cheviot, Tweed, Worsted, or Cassimere in mixtures, and of Cheviot, Thibet or Serge, in Formerly up to $20. At $11.00 y.¢ Furnishings for Men. Qne-Third and One- ular Prices. Of fine Madras with large pearl buttons ; well made and finished, SUSPENDERS, Of fancy Silk and Elastic in-excel~ lent colors, Japanese-rawhide ends, HANDKERCHIRRS. Offine white Linen, drop-stitch,.or HALE HOSE. Of fine black Lisle, plain or lace effects in hand embroidered designs, A Box Coat Models (various lengths) of Melton, Kersey, Frieze and kindred high grade fabrics, in sizes thirty-eight to forty-eight, and a few smaller. Formerly $15, $18 and $20. At $13.00. For Friday and Saturday: Suits and Coats for Boys Reductions. Double Breasted of wool cheviot, or tweed in mixtures, also a few Norfolk Models, sizes 8 to 16, Value $5.00. At $3.50 QVERGOATS. Russian Overcoats and Reefers of Oxford gray, or brown all wool frieze, sizes 2/4 to 5 years, Value $5.00. At $2.95 Chesterfield and ‘Tomrist Coats of heavy wool fabrics, sizes 8 to 12, Value $7.00 to $10.00, At $4.85 KNER TRQUSRRS of Corduroy, or Cheviot in blue or mixtures, sizes 3 to 16 years, Value 75c. and 95c. At 60c “ UNDERWEAR. Medium weight, of Merino in natu- ral or white, or Balbriggan, ribbed or plain. Per garment, $1.00 Value $6.50. sented here. The men are included. , Will Be Continued for Friday and Opera Hats for Men. One of the cleverest of the French hat makers sponsors those pre- genious spring and well-moulded form both attest to that. silk of the better grade covers them. Models for all manner of 51.00 The Sale of Umbrellas For Men and Women Saturday. The frames are very well con- structed; the silks most service- able; the handles not only attrac- tive, but in good taste. The prices have been subjected to the following heavy discounts: Men's and Women’s Umbrellas of fine Union Silk, Value $3.00 to $4.50. At $1.95 Women's Umbrellas of Twilled Silk, Value $4.50 10 $8.00. ‘i At $2.95 Men's Umbrellas of Twilled Silk. Value $4.50 to $6.00, At $2.95 ala i GET ‘9, the clearing price, ‘18 & ‘20 Suits and Overcoats. I Sale of a Manufacturer’s surplus Stock. S YOUR GAIN—the manufacturer took the loss, for bona fide $18 and $20 suits cannot be sold.at@o without a loss to somebody. This very sale will hélp build up the manufacturer's reputation and ours, for every suit and coat is a pérfect fitting, stylish and seasonable garment, made of the very best materials, BA all sizes, and in patterns to suit the taste of every man, . The material alone is worth fully $9, and this means you'd pay ‘Q the merchant tailor $25 to $30 for any one of these stylish ‘Q garments. And as this apparel was made by the best journey- men hand tailors, you are sure to secure a suit or coat equal in every particular. Men's fine Suits —All_ hand - finished garments, every de- sirable fabric, proper weight for present and spring wear, sizes 34 to 48 chest, all $18 and $20 values, $ 57.50 for Young Men’s $15 Sults.|$3 for All Boys’ *5 “to 58 Suits. This is a clearing of all our young men’s $12 and $15 finely tailored, perfect fitting suits at the won- 00 —Very high grade f 2 Second Floor. Men's Overcoats material in all th most desirable weaves, fine tailoring in every one,conservative styles, 34 to 48 chest, all $18 and $20 values. Qpiendia wearing all-wool suits for boys—mix- tures and plain colors—sizes 7 to 16 years. Norfolk drously low price of $7.50 Saturday § agd double breasted styles, very neat § —sizes 15 to 18 years—elegant pat- 7.50 and madeso stronglythat their length 3. 00 terns, materials that will wear.* of good service will surprise you. Clearing of: All Men’s $2 and $1.50 Shirts at 986. : WE KNOW your good tastes well enough to make us certain that you would want two or three—maybe half a dozen—of these fine Madras and Percale Shirt hundreds—we want to impress upon your mind that it is imperative that you choose earl. some patterns and equal iu every respect to the $2.50 and $3.00 custom-made shirts. Never knew of such a great demand for Shirts as the announcement occasioned. Of course, it’s because they are perfect in fit, handsome in pattern, and made of |-wearing materials, printed percale and corded madras. You wouldn't 8&C those splendid it unwol t this lot you can't choose 4 shirt worth less than $1.50 and $2, even if you do inal chance to secure such a splendid value, so we urge you to come, and you This lot cannot last pay only 98c.. This may be your fit 2 len can’t come too early—for timely buyers there’s an exquisite range of patterns. y shirts at any price, and there’s a great deal in knowing that from longer than to-morrow, judging by the unprecedented demand. 25c for Men's 50c Neckwear. These are reversible four-In-hands and we have 450 dozen, every one an actual 50c. value at 25¢c. We have the lined silk four-in-hands at the same price—all kinds and disc—black, white and all colors—light, medium and dark. yatn toor. Men’s Handkerchiefs. navy, garnet and Oxford gray 55c for Boys’ ‘1 Waists. Waists and blouses. a clearing sale of all these elegant garments, all made of wool flannel, high grade, perfect goods, plaited fronts, made in the best possible manner; sizes 24@ to 12 years; Infants’ ‘5 Coats, 2.95. 's could you but see them, and as we have but a comparatively small number left—a few 1 ly. They're all regular $2 and“$1.50 values—hand- Main Floor, : Women’s Gloves at 88c IS great semi-annual sale of fine HIS is a great. clearing of those nS ee linen Handkerchiefs contains T a ahs oF some very special values for men Saturday— such as tine hand-worked Initial Handkerchiefs, 15c. and 20c. VAIUCS oc eee eeeee reer sees 15¢ for Men's 25c and 35c fine Irish linen Handkerchiefs, odd lots, seconds and samples, soft fin!sh. 17¢ for Men's 25c and 35¢ fine Irish linen Initial Handkerchiefs, full laun- dered, soft finish. nd 75c¢ Initial Handker- 256 fon otean and ends of highest grade Mnin Floor. 8c., 10c, & 17c. for Women’s pure linen—nearly all letters. dainty little Coats for a { ones to wear this time of the year. these low prices after this clearing. sizes 3 and 4 years. style—tan, navy and red, Pure Linen Handkerchiefs. 3 up to $1.95, $1 for Boys’ Shoes; Women’s 86 Shoes, $2.75. ERE’S a sale of Children’s Shoes for Saturday that will bring a throng of buyers H just because it is the greatest value-givine event in New York. All good, sturdy, stylish shoes, 4 years—just the kind of Coats for the little They're 2-clasp, embroidered, white, CG warm, comfortable and such’ elegant gar- { ments. A splendid opportunity for moth- ers, for you won't see them anywher: at Infants’ Sweaters. 50c. to 98c.—values priced at one-third to one-half less than regular prices. Of course, man While they are Also the $3 and §3.50 Shoes for women at $1.75. $] for Boys’ $1.50 Shoes, strong, good wearing storm calf shoes, English, welt soles, sizes up to 5%, mothers will see the prudence of so doing and take advantage of this sale. ere they will want to secure these $6, $5 and $3.50 Ideal Kid Shoes at $2.75, + Second Floor. event that J.s created a and kid; welted soles.. calf, welted soles, sizes 9 di to2.on B and E widths, mace on /Our, for Spring wear, $1.45 39c. a Pair for Women’s Good-Wearing Storm-Shape Rubbers. $75 for Women's 83 and %3.50 Shoes— Louls heels, good widths and styles, soft, $ 1.75 dressy leathers, patent tips—patent leather T THIS. extremely low price— 88c.—you select your choice from a new importation of 1904 glace gloves— i Gel bite lack and all popular shades—perfect fitting, a too, and only.......-........ 88¢6 $1 for Women’s Glace Gloves—2-clasp glace gloves, imperial point, white, black and spring a é $2Q5 tor Infants’ $5 Coats—some witn | tints, very stylish. A deep citcular capes trimmed with vel- vet—also plain box coats—tan, navy and red— , Second Floor, $8.50 for Infants: $10.50 to $15 Coats—ot £2 Melton and Cheviot, Some with triple capes and tailor finished—others made military $1.50 for real Kid Gloves—3 clasp— spring embroidery, new importation—made from finest selected real kid skin. Main Floor, Misses’ Gloves at 95c. 95c. for: Misses’ 2-clasp Glace Gloves, ‘smart creations in white, black, tan and mode. All of these Gloves are new importations, BOOKS. 30” to 75%. Reductions, THAT unprecedented furore among book lovers all $1.45 for Misses’ | °V* America. Thousands have ree profited. So great is the demand £2 Shoes, box | that wonderful inroads have been $75,000 Stock. But there still remain hundreds and thousands of the most de- + sirable literature of all classes, embracing $1.08 Fiction at 69c. History, Soience, Biography, $2.75 for Women's %, $5 and $3.50 Shoes | Poetry, Education and Liter- ature are represented—works —The splendid Ideal kid, best-wearing of thi D eather; very stylish and’ comfortable, a) 75 sl: guthoras of eke amos Strong Welt SOlSescessssscsctersereoes ‘e @econd Floor Then we want you’ to examine these superb library sets—bound in half Morocco, half ‘calf, full levant, The hand of economy points to Our grocery, |: sss mi ihe. These items to a good Sunday dinner. CRACKERS—Inner Seal, Social or Five o'Clock ‘Teas; package 8 ORANGES—J utc skinned, sedi fornia Oranges; SALMON —Smoked Co- lumbla River; Ib..... 52 every morning; Ib... Boiled } PRUNES — Meaty, stunt Blend, dry} | COOKED MEATS Soe | Gasar een TRISCUIT or SI ‘Wheat; package ..... TEA—Princess Blend, White Gold Medal 1, CHEESE—Imported Cam. | CHERRIES—Co | ibn Me ete OME a} he id Sggled can, Wet % 18; brsensciretet 35 ‘00k: 4 00 + 22 cal Authors. < piekena,” complete, Dickens, complete Scott, complete. Scott, complete. Scott, compl 5 Thackeray, com} 10 | Thackeray, Sixth Floor. Bllot, complete. Rich, fruity Wines and Beverages: exceptional Drices. ||| Sass seeks, We guarantee purity and that’s what you want. CALIFORNIA PORT, | GENEVA HOLLAND GIN— HENNE SSY—Imported Ca: 005 + $1.00 JAMES E. PEPPER WHIS- KEY—Case, $5.28; bot- tle... 4 OLD CROW WHISKEY— Gal, $2.60; case, bs MONOGRAM RYE WHIS- KBEY-Gal., $2.85; full-at. bot +» 85 MONTICELLO RYE WHIS- KEY—Made in Baltimore: gal, ; fullat. bot. 9O P. C, ROSSI VERMO Cano, $3.00; bot.;- SHERRY, ANGELICA | “For medicinal use; ent and jCATEL: I+ | 32,00; bet. 0 Tent grades CALIFORNIA CLARET and | ZINFANDEL — A good, AMONTILLADO SHERRY. fOBe ‘Pemartin 1; a delish! of 12. q -$2.50 et; cage of 12 qt RIESLING — An_ excell California W! case of 12 ats 85 | PONTET CANET—Import- * e@ Claret Jean RUDESHEIMER—Imported Rhine Wine, from Gebr, Ehrhardt, | ‘Frankfort-a- 3 ‘M.; case of 12 qts..$5.95 5 | ST, JULIEN—A fine* Call- | CREME DE fornia Table Claret; cass | “Large bot. PLYMOUTH HAUT SAU- ZINFANDEL—A better TRAN, Arpad ' ade of Californii a pom Bure Wino, fully matured; | » grade of Ca tains imported; case of ge, Stxth’ Floor. THE — oe 89