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PAS FINE OF dmits in Court that He Drove “ His Automobile at Ten Miles an Hour, but Didn’t Know Limit Was Eight. \ Frank H, Croker’s pride tn his ability bs a chauffeur cost him % to-day, The oung son of the former Loss of Tam- Many was #6 quiet and mild-mannered fwhen arraigned in Harlem Court for speeding his auto in the, Park faster (than the Iaw allows that Magistrate ‘lammer gave him a loophole. But he ‘didn't see it, Also he showed that ho Wid not know what Is the legal rate of speed in the city. Young Mr. Croker started from his home at No, 6 East Saventy-fourth Btreet to-day in his twenty horse-power Machine for a spin up the country. At One Hundred apd Sixth street, in the past drive, Mounted Pollcoman Murphy yas standing. His attention was at- ted to the Croker automobile and timed it with a wtop-watch for a lock, ‘The block was covered in leven seconds, which {s equivalent to Epred of sixteen miles an hour. furphy called to the young man, who ped hfs machine and waited for the Sellceman to come up. “You were, going sixteen miles an ,"” seid Murphy. "in sorry,” repiled young Croker. "Til go slower.” ‘Murphy said that his good intentions a not save him a to the police ‘nd he. olimbed Into the ‘auto- ie, which was run over to Herlem t. “What haye to eay, Mr. Croker?” berg! the te after Murphy had fold of timing the automob!!- “I would be willing to «wear that I fwas going only ten mfles an liour,”’ re ‘the accused. “Waa your machine under absolute trol?’ asked the Magistrate with an ati smile. This the oa ie. erate one pare ohauffeur who imi *hapt sutomobile got a little bie away a. sir," replied young Croker, y iq"haa ‘St under perfect oon: I, but desire to state again that I believe I was not going faster than ten mille adit that you were going ten iftea Pala Magistrate Riem- bray es, Well,” ‘commented the Magistrate, ‘the legal speed Imit ts eight miles an ‘hour, 20 that on your own confession You ‘were violating the law. | Do you }@hink @ $5 fine would be about right? ‘{ guess 0, thank you.” responded iyoung Croker, as he pulled a large roll [from his pocket and squeezed a $ Dill from it. Several of the court clerks and at- tendants who knew Croker shook hands with him.and he continued on his jour- qyey, but he moved slowly while in’ sight {eine court-house. —_—_- FERRY ACROSS NARROWS. Staten Islanders to Be Able to Make Quick Trip to Coney. Instead of traveling to Manhattan, thence to the bridge or Brooklyn to get !e@ train for any of Coney Island, Brigh- ton Bach or any_of the Long Island hore resorts, Staten Islanders. will jabled within a few weeks to ferry be. across the narrows to Bath each or Hay Ridi Tho each And Stapleton Steam- boat ompany, capltalied at $1,000,000, hag, been organized for the. purn of furniahing a general. transportation vice during the summer months be- n Staten Island and Bath Beach. e new ferry service will start on May 28 and close Sept, 1b. Boats will be operated sixteen hours each day with Increased number of trips on Sun- ay worth (ten) of S. & H. Green Trading Stamps Given Free for the outside Wrapper and Label taker from a 2O0C. bottle of (ihe only imported Worcestershire) when presented at any of the Stores owned or ‘operated in any part of Xe the U. 8. by Sperry & Hutch I TT EE LETT TL TT TE aE TOT LN TE IR : nee i , ee a Hospital Patients Hear Them! Shout and Curse in Corridors | i; of and Doctors Telephone for)” bun | the Police. SERMONS AG..INST M. RMONISM. Inational Council of . the National Wy 8 Chriss) Kine guts, was the Inat nieht, x ht of deriies, who had nking heavily, ran muck in ¢ dors, fighting each other and disturbing all the pa tents by their shouts and cnrs The Rey, George F, Clover > tenden( of the hospital, places the blame for the outbreak on a man who has been at the hospital but a short time, but | who has been @ disturbing element since | he was engaged. This man started the drinking last night, Dr. Clover says, and the others followed. Then the fight- Ing began, and it became go furious that the doctors were unuble to restrain the mon, and finally telephoned to Police Headquarters for help. ‘The police of the west One Hundred and Twenty-fifth street station were or- ered to the hospital at once. ‘Ney Grove all of the orderlies from tho place, save one, David Small. Small Fefused to go and was atrested. To- day ie was arrafgned in the Harlem Folice Court before Magistrate Flam- mer. The Magistrate let him go with a reprimand. Tr, Clover, who was 11 court, said that Small ‘waanotone of the principal offenders. A now watoh of orderlies will have to be engaged at the hospital. —_ PARTY FOR FRANZ WILCZEK. Austrian Violl Birthday Cele- . brated at Wost Orange. Custom Lasts Reproduced in At Beaumont, the handsome West « P Orange, home of Frank ‘Koewins, Every Size Shoes” at $2.75 bisthday party wes tende i . . Leet cael amen | The London bootmakers stand the highest ‘A lange company of fellow artists ana} in the world for originating shoe styles. Ten friends arrived trom the city in the ef: days after they show their models you will tare musteal compuatons he avenicg| {iN the same styles duplicated in_' Every waa taken up with athletic aporte in ze Shoes” at $2.75 the pair. The ver the private bowling and archery fous; latest is the narrow toe flat fast, with hig Presaice, “the musical conductor, broke| heel. In addition to this style we carry 26 Here Are Diamond Specials Retee in he "evening an tmorompt different lasts--in Oxfords and high shoes--in musical programme was rendered in | every size and half size from 4 to 12, and drawing-room, and short; night, at the exact anniversary mo-/ every width from AA to EE. The Oxfords wand Mrs. Icoewing’ t, : / ‘ eae: minutely calculated, ih Mlowanes come in lace, blucher and button styles of More and more is Easter becoming a time for exchanging gifts— made, for difference of tine, a huge} velour, box calf, calfskin, vici, russet, dull and having this fact in mind, we quote these splendid values to-mor- The billiard-room and bowling aileys|! Calf and patent leathers. High shoes come in row in the most appropriate jewelry things. decorated for the oocasion with a ; ‘ Tull set of fines ‘and pennants of Mr. lace or button in all leathers. ‘‘Every Size Cuff Buttons—in beautiful Tie Clasp—clover design: of Koowing’s pew yacht, Wray nhs} Shoes” at $2.75 will interest the man who designs; heads of rose finish | three fine cut diamonds; pres- Reais keice| Usually pays $3.60 or $6 for his shoes. eee ae ue eee the principal guest of the evening. Malt Ordere Filled. lar price, $11.50; reduced to 98.63 | to eee $8.63 Horse Shoe Lockets—beau- WM VOGEL & SON tifully designed, with 7 cut Bead Bracelets—all sizes; 14 tas 5 | diamonds; present market ree value $30—our regular price 495, $5. Broadway, Houston St |B s2tcso; reduced to... 91613 Main Figor, Front, Centre THE WORLD: THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 24, 1904. RANK H COKER ORDERLES, DRUNK, | CUD mre. wo rr mn Women’s Siik Gloves for 39c. In twenty-buttor dolar Smart Beaded Lace Stocks For Women at 25c. Each! A barg alleled in th M = slocks— beads ha all along Hing of wor en selling ra Ks minu ire elaborately studded with pink and blue beads e their value (wo-fold, for the same -price—twenty-five Don't miss this chance of securing a neckwear bargain you'll not see in a hurry again! Malis F section eee Pretty While Lawn Dresses Each with a Dislinclive Charm. ter time and contirmation—the AG) white lawn dress is essential. Here ’tis eel in plentiful array—the daintiest and h prettiest sorts, priced especially pleasing. $1.98 and $2.49 — in sev retty. styles so th tucked yoke others with nsertion, ruffle of viderv; sizes 6 ruffle edged with squire yoke of tuck embroidery, edged to 14 years $2.98 —Made with square yoke of tucks and insertion; full ruffle with insertion and edged with embroidery; flounced skirt with tucks; sizes 6 to 14 years $3.75 —Made with round yoke of tine tucks and lace; pointed’ ruffle with lac flounced skir€ with tucks and lacef sizes 6 to 14 years. $5.98 —Fine quality lawn, in two styles, made with round yoke of either allover em- broidery or lace, with ruffle of allover em- broidery or lace insertion and medallions; shaped flounced skirts of tine tucks or tucks and rosettes; Sizes 6 to 14 years. Secon! Floor. Hoth St. Section To Induce Quick Easter Buying! TURBINE A CLUETT COLLAR QUARTER EACH, QUARTER BIZES CLUETT, PEABODY & 00. MAKERS OF OLUETT AND HOMARCH HURTS Your Credit Is Good at OP EARS < ‘ave.ann 16"5; FURNITURE AND CARPETS. mo Piece Parlor Suit, asily Worth $50, at $24 ey Soli Handsome i botien $ 1 Dresser eS (ak in Golden bua, 5.3! hi, Frenoh, yOu | with Plate | Day. | Beyellid Mirror, You | Mirror; worth | get | usually | the 0 Our price, OASOARETS Candy CAtiartie are always put up in blue metal vn HUMAN HAIR, box, our trade-marked, | long: ootago! stamped OOO. Never sold in bulk. All drug LESS he H 100, as50 BOS Samplo and booklet free. Aaarees ; Lite ots VAIUOLSD OO csiesie cotesisntisleatie'scia’s 70c Si6lce GET WHAT I> Open Saturdays Until 10 P. M. C7 VV WVVVVVVYVV YYW YVVVVVVV\ YOUASK || yy FOR—THE GENUINE TAA Aaa AAA EAA RELA E ELA LAL ALAAAAAL 1.50 Pompa here are values absolutely unequalled. DOURS, worth $1.50, at......... $2 Hair Switches, 70c. led = © on the cover — tablet inches long, all natural shad REMEDY CO,, Chicago or New York. oo ¢ 4 $5 Hair Switches, $2. worth $6.00, at SCHOFFLER’S HAIR COLORING, the very best hair, 65 ~ dye made, all shades, $1.00 bottle....... fakin ahaa CANDY CATHARTIC Mail Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention. Ehrich. Bros, MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL AAAAAAA MAAAAAAAAAABA ABABA AAABA ours 50c. The cost of natural hair has advanced one-half, yet Natural Human Hair POMPA- 50c on short stems, 18 to 20 HUMAIN HAIR, all natural shades, includ- To-Morrow 12%c. Buys Veilings Worth Up to 75c. a Yard. The veil's the thing now as every woman knows—and the chance will be here to-morrow to buy the newest and prettiest 1904 styles, the sorts the importers sell the most of, at a mere fraction of ithe usual cost! . They're the last one or two pieces of each pattern, we got them at half and less than half prices, so to-morrow you may choose fram 25c., 50c. and 75c. veilings at 12%8c. a yard. Main Fioor, soth St. Section. 50c. Buys Men’s Fine Quality Mercerized Underwear— Invappearance just like pure silk and glossier and richer even after washing—these garments are the most extraordinary value at the above price, for in haberdasheries you'll pay a dollar a garment for the same quality. Shirts are made with silk binding on front; drawers have double seats and are faced with satin, . They're in plain or ribbed effects—colors pink, blue, novia gold, brown 1d white—all sizes, To-morrow's price, 50c. a garment. Sa cea ° ul Main Floor, 60th St. Seotion e < “Ironclad” Umbrellas Are Here To-Morrow al 95c.! They're made of excellent silk taffeta and will be recognized by every one as the usual two-dollar sort. In 26 and 28 inch sizes, made on para- { gon frames, with steel rods, they're close roll; with handles of selected woods— styles for men and women, Main Floor, 59th St. Section 2 Here Are Grocery Valves That Point to Economy Wealth. And there's no sacrificing of quality to affect little prices—for Bloomingdales’ is known first, last and always as THE quality store— here’s (he sort of bargains which ma its enviable reputation : 1 Daten 1 6¢ rankfurter Saus ° rage 8c | Manuzantite Olives, full quarts, Mull, 10c Yd., in a variety of pretty designs—it comes in lengths from two to,ten yards—were it in full pieces, you couldn't buy it under fifteen cents Ayard, Mata Floor. near Rotunda. Bargain Friday’s Store News Is Mostly About the New Spring Merchandise. And every as cna but big « SRT 2) SAT | The New Wash Wrappers Are Here To-Morrow at 59c Each! And a smarter, fresher or more care- fully selected and well-made lot of wrap- pers at this price has yet to be seen. They're made of excellent quality per- cale, li ly cut in every line—nothing stingy about the quantity of percale used, you may be sure. nished at bottoms with full deep 4 capes over shoulders, strapped at ettily trimmed with good y, mourning and reds No ©. O. D. or mail orders tilled. Secomt Flooty ith St. Sections eS ee Sale of Bamboo Furniture. ‘ort you'll want for the Spring and Summer—every teed and our advantageous buying in great quanti. verage half what you pay ordinarily. zed in tne following spé+ The 1904 Bamboo Chair—Guaranteed to be strong and durable; sold in some stores for $1.95 each; | special...... 98C | | Bamboo Haug- Ing Cabinet— Tokio or tortoise finish; 30 inches high; 7 inches | deep and 15 inches ‘wides special... Pretty Bamboo Stools—s thehes high; finished In Tokio styles 47 Spectal ates. coves scbescaee c Tabouret —One is the pret- Bamboo Book | tiest of our Case—Four feet bamboo two feet pieces; wide; in tortoise tortoise r S finish; cial... 98C ss, 29 Mail Orders Filled. i ‘Main Moor, 60th St. Section. A Special in Fine Mercerized) Table DamasK at 49c. a Yard.} | And a special that is a “special” you'll agree to-morrow when you examine the extra fine quality of this excellent table damask. “It's 68 inches wide—all in the prettiest and newest designs. evolved this spring. Would be good value at seventy-five cents a yard. Merccrized Damask Napkins, $1 Dozen. In patterns to match the table damask; the same tine quality, too; size 20x 20 inches; real value $1.39 dozen. Momie Scarfs, 12%c. Each. Fine pure white grade, with fringe all around; 1% yards Iong; real value 20¢. each Main Floor, Near Rotupda, Black and Colored Dress Goods in Odd Lengths, Half Priced! | We've taken stock of every length of dress goods, both colored and black, that our shelves contained, that measured less than ten yards, and to-morrow, Bargain Friday, you've a chance to buy at] half price, and in many cases less. i The materials involved are the most popular of the season and there's] plenty in every piece for a waist, skirt or a dress. Choose from: Voile, Etamine, Granite, Henrietta, Albatross, Broadcloth, Eolienne, Cheviot, Brilliantine, Challis, Crepe de Paris, Serges, Tweeds, Home spuns ced various other weaves Were 39c. to $1.50 a Yard—Now 20c. to 75c. Yd. Main Floor, near Rotunda, Men’s, Women’s & Children’s 25c. Hosiery at 123c. Pair. The good sorts, every pair of them, but bought at an unusual ce-concession bec. ve took all the maker had on hand—that’s tam, mode, gray ond black; le and narrow ribbed black cotton stockings; very elastte quality; Women’s 50c. Stockings 25c. i In cob-web weight lisle thread with garter tops—also Reme: i brandt ribbed ingrain lisle thread stockings—all sizes in both sorts: “ Main Floor Mth St. Seetton,