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“ ‘ USIMN FLEET GOES OUT TO HUNT FOR JAPS Captains of British Ships Report that It Was Seen Eight Miles Out of Port Arthur, but Mikado’s Squadron Was Not in Sight. i (By Associated Press.) NEWOHWANG, March 31.—The captains of British ships which hay Just drrived at Newchwang report that the Russian fleet stopped them eight miles from Port Arthur. The cruiser Askold was seen farther out to sea doing scouting duty. There were no Japanese warships in sight. SEOUL, March 31.—It is stated that the Russians, on Maroh 27, killed fhe Profect of Pakchon (a short distance northwest of Anju, Corea), for not lolowing their instructions. The Russians are also said to have dispersed the Corean garrison of Wiju after divesting the soldiers of their uniforms. Makaroff Praises Krinizki. SEBASTOPOL, March 31.—Responding to a despatch from the com- mander of the Black Sea fleet congratulating him on the repulse of the last attempt of the Japanese to block Port Arthur. Vice-Admiral Makaroif bas telegraphed that the chief credit for the achievement is due to Lieut. Kriniski, who commanded the torpedo-boat destroyer Silni—"a man who knows his business. Through his skill in discharging the torpedo the sentries h named the Kieff, which will t THIS MAN STEALS EVEN WHEN IN AL. George Thompson, razors in a Williamsburg lwo years in ‘in interval of nearly tween prisons missile struck the prow of the first ship, deflecting the vessel from Its @ourse, and the other Japanese steamers followed in its wake.” PORT ARTHUR, March 31.—The proclamation of Lieut.-Gen. Stoessel, eommanding here, declaring all the territory lying between and including ¥ ™~ Ne Nig \ THE WORLD: THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 1, 904. Port Arthur and Tsichou in a state of siege, for sons to approach the fortifications and batt vw been ordered to shoot any one who fails to obey the order. —A society has been formed here for the pur- construction of sented to the Government. March 31 money for KIEFF, R pose of collectin ids all unauthorized ~er- . and announces that the WAYWARD GIRL SWALLOWS POISON a torpedo cruiser, to be Arrested Again for Theft, Has Spent Twenty-two Years in Prisons in England and America. ne six In acknowledging Unat he st ge Thompson, Afty-nine years told Magistrate Higginbotham in Myrtle Avenue Court, Brooklyn, afternoon that he tad nt twel s in Enk arious pr been a free ma was the longes in elt four montis |) I'm a er and always will be one, he sald it, 1 have steal ass ts anything to steal. I even steal in prison, I have in penitentiar in. most of Hiinois, twiee Penit tun None with C. 0. Ds. 1.10 Comforts, 89c. Summer Comfortables, full size, pretty covering, white - 89c cotton filling . . 15¢e. Pillow Cases, Ilc. Pillow Cases, 45x36, made trom \ bleached and % bleach- 1 : Cc ed musiins, each.... 715c. Red Cloths, 50c. Turkey red Cloths, 8-4 size, neat patterns, fringed, red 19c. Books, 6c. Cloth bound classics by prominent authors, large, clear type, on good paper, illustrated... 6 29c Ribbons, 17c. 4%-inch wide, soft, finish satt: stripe taffeta, in all colors, 17c very high lustre, yd...... 50c Foulards. 25c. All silk Foulards, in beautiful and white, fancy, each.. 50c| lofted) eméctay lin vnavy royal, 25c. Dress Linens, 19c. RrOUNdS, YU... eeece eee 35c Colored dress Linens wide, new shades, brown, blue and g Burnt Wood Outfit, $1.29 Complete outfit for Burning Wood (in Linen Dept. and Leather and one cabinet alee size frame designed for 59c. Damask, 50c. burning... ae 29) Table Damask, 60 inch, pure linen unbleached Dan Sc. Talcum Powder, 2c. LY ey 50C}rateum Powder, per box « Oc 98c. Wall Paper, 50c. | 1 20 yds. Border, 5.00 Reefers, 3.39. ° | Girls’ military Reefers, collar f over shoulders, in and blue, trimmed 5c. Towelling, 3c. Towelling, bleached crash, yard..0..., POR ait rolls 5.00 Silk Waists, 2,75. Peau de Sote and taffeta Waists ¢black only), made with tuck hémstitching and tallor-made effects, full pouch sleeve, fancy ay red. brown tab stock collar; also some with contrasting colors and trimmed wich silk medal- silt button full bishop sleeve | lions’ si 34 to with turned back cuff; GaN ence or (tal sizes 6 tO Mewes Qe QQ 39c. Tuc Kings, 25c. Allover quckings, slightly soiled, 10c. Hose Supporters, 6c. | Women's. and children’s ide quekin i ‘ hose Supporters, white or Ane or eis ae mee Lance black, per pair 6c pilovers: LOR Oe 25c. Gimp, 5c. Gold and colored Gimp in assorted patterns, yd.... 39c. Brooms, 25c. Parlor Brooms, our big leader, 4sewings handle 10c. Embroiderv, 7c. Embroideries, hand loom. wide 5c arging and Insertings to mateh, ate 7c | 1.00 Hand Bags, ‘9c. » Hight | Hand Bags. gilt or nickel frames OC lea ee ner handles, motre silk 121%c. Dimities, 8':c. Entire Block, Fulton, From Bridge to Duffield St., We Give “S. @ H.” Green Trading Stamps. True Economy Offerings for Friday. la Little men’s and wome: Women's fast black Bummer dres extra purse in- ‘ | 39c Fancy Dimities, sultable for 1 } 8bc | _ au Yao 25c. Waist Sets, 12c. | 25c, Window Shades, 19c.| Shirt-Waist Sets, 3 to th t, in Opaque Window Shades, 36x72 Feman, and Urieht gold ‘et fects: also enamelled pearl and in., good quality spring 19¢ " a choi n of i 12c Great Easter Grocery and Notice to suburban trade. t 4 not later than Friday. roller .. \Easter Ham, Bacon Sale, ‘Liquors ®Q Cigars iGreat Easter Egg| Hi Sale. Every Ham ‘and Bacon is spe- qally | aclected| For Fridayand Saturday ind is genuino| | Easter Combination. Armour’s. Every) 1 pottie pure Rye piece is branded ~~ whiskey ... : ) ‘Armour’ 1 bottle fine old Port Inspected) ct which 1s 4 guar- | Ang Po 49 Peat 5 th Mie | Claret i cccasainere nied, BRS Aru ole. SHARE pint ores) | per doz,, per 1b... 23¢| | Combination cannot be broken. 22c n ae a >? 6 ae Loin of pure milk-fed Hindquarter of genuine . tb. _44c| Easter Sale tient ising 15¢ Rib Roast, cut from Sirloin Steak, select cuts | young cattle, per 12% of pound, .. nie LOR Ss eae ac Corned Beef, selected lean 10c) | joast, choice pleces, per ID....s.ceseeeees fer, Tb. 9c| Fresh Meats. | is'siaat'é’o.0, | Brooklyn. 1.00 Curtains, 88c, Ruftied muslin Curtains, 40 in, wide x 3 yds. long. igns of Hl ees Cail ; 88c 5.00 Top Coats, 3.95. Hoys' Top Coats, all shades of fine covert, well lined perfect tailoring and fit. » 8.95 25c. Back Combs, 10c Back Combs in imitation » end amber, several new signs and patterns, CHOICE oiciewseen vances 50c. Underwear, 35c. Men's Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers, ex good quality, Drawers are with double seat, 6 35c 5c. Toilet Soaps, 2c. Toilet Soaps, castile, tar ov buttermilk, per cake. .... 5c. Egg Cups, 3c. China Cups, white with id band, each... col Cape. at pao with full bishop sleeve; detachable girdle, skirts nine-gore flare, front panel trimmed with taffeta bands, unlined 14.25 | i} 1.00 Umbrellas, 69c. 's Umbrel- ‘ed with a twilled s Arranted for one | year, with gold) and silver- plated tips on ribs, hand imported boxwocd and fu straight and crooked han- dies... ee i ae 69c} 15c. Stockings, llc. atton Stoek- ings, fine quality, seamless feet, double heels and toes, full las, siz inc! Width and extra long..... Cc | 6.75 Jackets, 5.50. | Women’s tan covert cloth jack- | front, lined with sati romaine Meat Sale. All mail orders for delivery Saturday must be in our department | 'DR. GREER’S BILLIARD ROOM. ark It Drives Library Upatatrs, Nellie Nicholson Says “Here Goes Nobody!” and Drinks Carbolic Acid—Young Wife Had Deserted Her Husband. Hin New Hoone at Gramerey filed with for the private has chosen tu Raising a cup of carbolle acid to her Mpa this afternoon Mrs, Nellie Nichol- 19 years old, of No, 101 East 10th t, erled Idling bililara p son, | str “Here goes nobody!” and drank tt. Her cousin, Mamle O'Donnell, of No, 104 East 102nd street, entered the room just as she drained the last drop, Mrs, Nicholson left her home and — SPLENDiD PICTURE Fope Pius X.. on > there was 10c¢ | | nd front, | | 5.50. RH. MACY & Co. Macys Connoisseurs and lovers of artistic China are invited to inspect our dis- play from the Royal Berlin pottery. The New Easter Gloves -« = Mazarin Echair Quality, Quality, $] .69 $1.44 pair, r pale = pair F DRY 7% Three-clasp and three-button Eclair and three-clasp Mazarin Glace and Suede Gloves, in the newest colorings, with embroidery to match. Veiling Specials: Black and Magpie Tuxedo Veiling, dotted and plain; ‘Sold elsewhere from 20c, to 45c. a yard. Special c c c mat 14°, [O° ana 24°, The NEW EASTER VEILINGS shown include CHANTILLY DRAPERY HAT VEILS in 1!¢ to 2Yi- yard lengths; black, cream and colored: TWO-TON CHENILLE DOTTED TUXEDO VEILINGS., THE NEWEST DOTTED CHIFFONS. SINGLE AND CLUSTER CHENILLES and VELVET DOTTED VEILINGS. We Are Shawing New Spring Importations of Women’s Hosiery-—« «. of which many numbers are our own exclusive designs and cannot be procured elsewhere, - Among the note- worthy novelties are: “‘Broderie Anglaise’ Hosiery, in which the plainness of design is broken at regular intervals by woven perforations, some small as an ordinary pinhead and ranging from that up to pencil diameter. In some the perforations are all-over; in others on the insteps only; while still others show them in clusters forming dot designs. The fabric is not weakened nor is its service impaired by the unique method of weaving. The prices: At 6c, All-over perforated At 69c. In black Lisle thread, dots on black and tan ground: with perforations in 1ancy cluster white Lisle thread perforated i designs on instep. steps. At 44c. In black Lisle thread with perforated insteps and top hands in similar designs; or in brown and tan, assoried, with perforated insteps and bands; or hhick, with very close perfora- tions on instep. At 89c. In black gauze Lisle, with small clusters of perfora- tions throughout; we are show- ing them also in black, with lace boot and petforated uppers, like anything shown heretofore. Other attractive novelties. include “Mexican Net" Hosiery, a mesh weave with pretty self designs; in plain white, champagne and tan; also, our New “Veiling”’ Hosiery, the most delicately woven ever imported. The Showing of Easter Footwear for Women-. brings into prominence various new shapes includin the very desirable Gibson models Prices are muc lower than the exclusive stores ask for equal grades of tine Footwear. Gibson Tjes—three leathers; all hand- at $4.99 sewed; made with the new narrow toe a pair; sold by others + lasts with flat foreparts and Cuban heels, at $6.00 -——in patent leather, in tan Russia calf, in black Russia calf, at $4.47 tae Russia Calf Oxfords, with medium a pair; sold by others ( weight welted soles and military heels, at $5.00 i at $3.49 \ Champagne kid Oxfords; hand-turned soles; popular short vamp, high Louis XV. a pair; { sold by others at $5.00. heels. t 99 ) 2 $2. | Patent Leather Oxfords, hand-tumned soles, a pair; i Lies Lenin piglet sold by others at'$3.50 short vamps, 244 inch Louis XV. heels. at $299 | Three Popular Oxfords: ° | ——in tan Russia calf, walking style; shapely lasts, a pair; > welted soles, military heels, sold by others} ——jn patent coltskin, walking style, medium- at $3.50 | weight soles, Cuban heels and narrow toe lasts. kid, with patent leather tips, hand-turned soles, high” The Ideal Book for an Easter Gift.0 ». “The Light of the World,’ a pictorial description of the Life of Christ; large quarto size, handsomely bound in cloth; contains nearly 109 full-page $1-75 Corsets at 99c,;34 “R. & G.” straight front models, me- dium bust, long front, dip hip, full bias cut; made of tine white batiste and trimmed with lace and ribbon; sizes 20 to 30 inches. The regular price of these Corsets is $1.75; Our Special Price, 99c, painting masterpieces, Published to Sell at $3.50; Our Price, 61c, H. Macy & i B' way, at 6th Ave. WA 35th St. engravings, copies of the world’s . husband in the Bronx three weeks ago, according to the story of her cousin, and rented the room in One Hundred and Tenth atreet. Mrs. Kuhn, who conducts the fur- nished-room house, sald there had been high times in the room until Tuesday night. when Mrs, Nicholson went out at 8 o'clock to get a can of beer, She did not return until 4 o'clock in the morn- ing, and then had two black eyes which she said had been given to her by a woman who was Jealous of her. The man who had been with her sald he was going to leave her, and she went out and purchased a dime's worth of carbolle acid. He took tt away from her and hid i and dla not come back until to-day, when Policeman Nelson was working over her after she had drunk the acid. Nelson says the man refused to assist him, would not get milk and mustard, and left the house when it was seen that the young woman was dying. Mrs, Nicholson was sent to the Harlem Hos- 1, where It was sald she would prob- Star Gloves, - - - knows of. Would be good value at 5 Nn LORI NTE OM OTT RPT “86™ST.&.3"2AVE. OFFER Eton Suits at - - - Brown, blue or black, in Cloth, Voiles or Etamines, collarless, with deep applique shoulder capes. ost ecnier one 0S - 1.00, 1.25 and 1.65 The best in fit, finish and wear. The newest things Paris Silk Waists Extraordinary at - - - . 3.98. Peau de Soie, black or colors; French knotted yoke, sleeves and cuffs; 12 plaits on front length, 3 each on back and cuffs. Co.’s Attractions Are Their Low Prices, Men’s Ready-to-Wear R. H. MACY & CO. Macys Women’s Two-clasp Imported Lambskin Glace Gloves, em- broidered backs; in tan, white, slate, beaver and black; Fil spuaone Gnoocsoe 79¢ Ist Fi. Clothin 24 Fl. rear. Any other seller of high grade Clothing, if he be conscientious, can supply Ready-to-Wear Clothing as good as ours;—but note his prices as compared to ours. If his garments are as well tailored as these, he probably buys from the same manufacturer who supplies us. The selling is vastly different, Single- i! phot Double- “ Spade assimeres, assimeres, breasted and Worsteds; breasted Homespuns and Sack Overplaid, Sack Worsteds; Suits stlped and Suits cise oe i $9.96 xe $12.96 cose fitting, Patterns, J Backs. to Regular, stout and to Peg top or medium $28.49 extra long size. $24.96 width trousers. Shown in fancy mixed Cheviots or Walking Suits Overplaid Worsteds, in shades of Spree Suite ° Spri $16.49 to $22.49 weON cue gant merengue $16.49 to $22.49 Spring In Coverts, Velours, Vicunas Paddock Single or double-breasted Top Coats Venetians and and Unfinished and models, spring weights, $9106, cSeerieresiy. Wotscods:| black Surtout half or full lined; in Ox- to models. 38 etd codnek Overcoats ford gray or tan shades in $24.96 models. $19,96 to Coverts, Cassimeres and The Coats from $14.96 Up are Silk Lined, $34.96 Spring Clothing for the Boys.-:-. Spring Reefers, made of navy serge, tan, covert and fancy cheviots, with two rows of gilt buttons and handsomely embroidered sleeve emblems; sizes 2% to 10 years, each.........- so. $3.74 Russian Blouse Syits, made of fine quality serge in navy and brown, and in fancy mixed cheviots, with extra white !inen collars; em- broidered box plait in front of blouse; sizes 2% to 8 years Sold elsewhere at $6.00; our price........ sees $4.49 Our Made in Norfolk or Double-breasted style, for boys of “<Special’’ 8 to 16 years; materials are the best fancy cheviots, Suits. — cassimeres and navy serges; trous.’s have double seats and knees and taped seams sewn with silk; also Norfolk style with Knickerbocker trousers. Better than many $5.00 Suits sold else- where; our price oF $4.69 Suits for Young Men. -:-. At $7.49 Suits of handsome cheviots, cassimeres and fast black thibet, made in the new single ang double-breasted models, with either “peg top’ or medium wiae trcusers; ages 14 to 20 years. At $9,96 Suits of fine gray overplaid worsteds, single or sold elsewhere double-breasted coats, with broad shoulders, and At $12.00 — close-fitting or loose backs; ages 1% to 20 years. Sale of Easter Candies, 22mm. forming pretty design, quite un- Pye, Wholesome Sweets Made in Our Own Factory The factory force has been busy night and day making ready for this big Easter sale. Though sale prices are extremely low, the quality of the goods offered will not suffer by comparison with the Candies sold by exclusive dealers at 80c. a pound, Mark our words: At 19c, a Pound At 39c, a Pound «Macy’s”’ : «“«Macy’s"’ Cream Almonds French Cream Wafers, seven asgorted Perled Almonds flavors Walnut Bonbons Sugar Mints Jelly Gum "Drops Cocoanut Kisses, seven assorted flavors {hocolate Cream Drops Cream Bess Chocolate Nougats Hara nes Peppermints + Chocolate Creams, walnut tops Assorted Rult Drops Chocnlate Marshmallows jelly Bees . Chocolate Kisses Chocola it Flavored Gam: Drops Chocolate Paimetton Fruit F Cho te Cherries: framiton Mixed Candies At 24c, a Pound Chocolate Butterscotch Wafers Chocolate Zephyr Creams Chocolate Walnut Tops At 59c. a Pound yee Po Toasted Marshmallows «Macy's Reeeeg PERT reooermintn pansy Bon tone snared juper Chocolates, forty-seven separat Varieties or assorted, including: — Jordan Almonds—Nougat—Pineapple Peppermint — Wintergreen—Plan- tation—Jim —Acorns—Apricot --Marshmaliows — Fancy Chips — ‘Marshmailows—-Pralines in maple, coffer, Butterscotch utterscot Bucesrscotch ‘Wafers, vanilla and choco- i ate Saratoga Chips Molasses Chips Nut Chips ney Fruit Rock, assorted flavors jelly ‘Pecan— ried flavors Pecan—Grains Ereamed Dates, assorte et Pecan —Gralns Now York Mixed Candy, assorted Mixed Candies Butter Cups, small pieces At 29c, a Pound Macy’s ‘Mille Doice’’ Chocolates Regularly Easter Week 9 | 39 $2.00 a box Special at Cee This is an offering of high grade Candies not equalled by even the largest exclusive cay tees fleck box contains two pounds of delicious Chocolates comprising 96 distinct kinds. The style of box and name ‘‘Mille Dolce” are crieiaas with Macy’s, and the goods cannot be had in original or substitute form at any other store. Other fancy Boxed Candies.in- | The basement display of clude assortments of 1, 144 and * Easter Novelties 2 Ibs,, put up in ‘ Handepainted Satin Boxes includes pieces ranging in price at $1.24, $1.74 and $2.48 from Sc. to $19.74 each, ‘Walnut Gems—Mar. Cherries—-Cocoa- nut Bon Hone Assorted, Jelly—Cof- Cravenetted Worsteds. Children’s Wear.—2 ». PRINCESS DRESSES of fine lawn, with three box pleats back and front, lawn belt aud hem- stitching’ on skirt; size 2 years; FRENCH DRESSES of fine lawn, round yoke tucked, Bertha trimmed with em- broidered ruffle and feather stitching; hem on. ski sizes 2 to 4 years; price.. +0 99C GUIMPES of fine lawn, with three nar- row lace insertions, narrow cluster tucking; hemstitched ruffle on each Sleeve; sizes 4 to 14 years; price...49¢ GUIMPES of fine lawn, tucks, two em- broidery insertions; hemstitched ruffle on neck and sleeves; sizes 4 to 14 years: OUP PRICE Sissy sete. eee o bese 4c NIGHT GOWNS for children and misses, made of good muslin, with cluster tuck-- ing and cambric ruffie; sizes 8 to 14 years: price..... 49c DRAWERS, made of muslin, with three tucks and embroidered ruffle; sizes 2 to 8 years, each 1 JO to 16 years, each 26 Children’s Coats.~?’ Of blue cheviot, military cape, fin- ished with red piping and gilt but- tons, sizes 4, 5 and 6 years, $3.96 Box Reefers, of blue and black cheviot, notched collar, double breasted effect, «tailor stitched, sizes 4 to 14 years..$4.96 Loose Box Reefers, of black taffeta and peau de soie, fancy cape, trimmed with piping and lace medallions, sizes 410.14 years... ce reeee ee + 85.96 Regulation Reefers, of navy cheviot, in- laid stitched collar and cuffs of white broadcloth, finished with fancy braid; Sizes 4to14 years........ 440444 88.74 Misses’ Fitted Jackets, of fine quality black cheviot and tan covert cloth, several rows of stitching, lined through. out with satin; sizes 14, 16 and 18 ysars; suitable for petite women.g1 4.96 Children’s Dresses,~34 “Suspender’’ Dresses, of red and blue chambray, whitelawn guimpe trimmed with embroidery; sizes 6 tOA4- years. oon. socal $1.49 “Suspender” Dresses, of blue and rose chambray, also of white lawn in guimpe and high neck styles, trimmed with em- broldery; sizes 6 to 14 years......! $1.96 “Suspender” Dresses of natural linen, white lawn guimpe, trimmed with tan linen embroidery; sizes 6 to 14 yearS....... Reece ececctcosesans $2.34 Guimpe Dresses, sheer white lawn, blouse and short sleeves trimmed with clusters of tucks, Swiss embroidery and lace embroidery and edging, tucked flounce; sizes 6 to 14 years....,, $8.96 Regulation Dresses of white pique and rep, finished with linen roll collar, silk tie and patent leather belt; sizes 6 to 14 YEATES cv occinces: ee ceced “seen one 87048 Easter Flowers Abloom, Basement, Lilies in pots, 17c. a bud. Azaleas, in bud and flower, 79c. to $14.96, Hyacinths, in flower, 9c. to 18c, Double Tulips, three in a pot, 12c. Geranitms, ree plants, In flower, 29c. Boston Ferns, 54c. to $1.49. Small’ Ferns, five-inch dish, . 34c,; seven-inch dish, 39c. Rubber Plants, 39c. to $2.24. iy “Kentia” Palms, 59c, to $1.24. Begonias, 16c,