The evening world. Newspaper, May 27, 1904, Page 11

RIVERSIDE DINKY ~HORSE-CAR LINE Runs Three Blocks, and Driver and Conductor Know Patrons as Though-City Was-a-Cour- try Village: /HROLSBEST FOR 5. CENTS. > Operated by Metropolitan Company tn: Order:to-Hotd.a Franchise, ite Recelpte Some Days Are Not More-than *Fifty- Gents. Mew York, with af tts “rush -hour” problems, its crowded trolleys and {te jammed "L"* trains, can boast of as quaint and provincial e transportation line as ever carried a single passen @er for the distance of three blocks for five cents. The shortest car “system” in New York and the one which carries the fewest passengers {s the Uttle line on West Highty-eixth street, wi sol tary horse oar tinkles back and between Riverside Drive and Amster- cam avenue, A woman from Kansas boarded the | ear yesterday. She was out to cee the aights of New York and-she wantec her money’s worth. “What are you doing," ahe demanded when Peter Mimnaugh. the driver, be- gan preparations to change the horses to the ether end-of the car. this as far as you go? This is a pretty swindle, Riverside Drive, indeed! Why you got my nickel for just three blooks “Sure an' we've been carryin' pase- engers here for eighteen years and more,” said Peter, “and you're the firet to axpeot us to drive our! car down the Drive. “Wl be after transferrin’ you to the Brondway cars by Tenth avenue when you're goin’ the other way, but you can't go no further now without runnin’ into the beac! “It's pot many strangers we carry on our trips,” ead Peter Mimnaugh to an Evening World reporter. on this line now for three years one month oome Saturday. It's true, when- ever I do get a stranger, there's a lot of explaining, but I don’t mind that. “The woman, who sald she was from Sansas, told me she might just us be bac! in Ossawatomie ar | d here, in a dinky horse | but I'll have you know | ‘arries the finest people in} poking arot Does Much Good. if tt wasn't for what would | choot tu look at tho ‘fhe single he block line. says Froud trip. in our until 6 and torth, cary river with pride. 1 , place else in Manhattan is there int sugmest of provincial 1 the West Eighty-sixth strect Everybody on the line knows t'Peter,” in turn knows every pas- vomes from the ri iii car jolts along a call uses wh! bring old horses, to a sud- eter,” some one wait. though some etches into four or onize the line keeps his eyes any ‘one his horses io for the little Hine except such as Mimnaugh "x before some at the Drive wero No Moncy in the Line, rhe line is maint Ratlway ne ai st supply the hor «lines that came into the an's hands with the Third The desire of the company was, of person goin the Drive, wi ¢s and tramp two Peter Mimnaugh, the } the old horse car, a Une. ant hy business going on long. before there was sald with pride. “Now, don't you get the idea In vour head. this Mne isn't useful. Why, the finest people in New 4 yal drivee of is as picturesque as forty-four years, an_électric X nongers going to the ys to be sure we transfer to Broadwi ‘This Is an important Ine.’* The shortest car line in New fs likely to keep up {ts tinkling for some time to come. oo FAMILY IN FIRE PERIL. Father and Mother Almost Over- come—Sons Jump from Window. ‘Thomas Vaughn, his wife and two! fons had a- narrow escape from fire that destroyed their home, on Waah- ington avenue, Rossy! York bells y » started The smoke the lower hall, however, almost overcome beture , fifteen and years, who occupied ‘a. toon oe econd floor, were awakened hy Mr Vaughn's cries, but not until thelr ea: ‘by. atalrway was cut off. ‘They io leap from a rear windo' ‘The ious 15° $4000. apd a AD. the ; a butcher and @ “ve Now Don't You Think You Should Buy Some of These Girls’ Wash Dresses at 98c.? A prettier group of wash suits for girls 6 to 14 yearn were never offered at 80 low a price. They're in the same style as shown in the cut above, Russian model of chambrays and percales, prettily trimmed; also susperider, Gibson and long-waist dresses, with pique yokes and em- broideries. Regular $2.50 dresses, on special sale at 98c. Jn addition to the above we offer a handsome assortment of wash dresses forgirle 2 to 6 years, in cl }). ginghams, linens, and other wash mate- rials in very chic, clever models, specially priced at 49c., 69c., 98¢. and $1.49. . Has Your Girl Her Confirmation Dress ? Here's a Sale of Them at $4.98. Special sate of dainty white organdies for girls 6 to 14 years, same style as shown in cut, beautifully trimmed with tucked yoke.and Valenciennes lace insertions. Full slashed ruffle over shoulders, bertha effect. Full akirt with deep hem finished with six narrow tucks. Under drop skirt with ruffle and lace trimmed. White satin ribbon belt, large bow in back. Stock and cuffs Jace trimmed. ‘These are $7.50 dresses, on sale at $4.98. Graduation dresses for misses 14, 16 and 18 years, in hg ge esprit, net and organdie, handsomely trimmed. Special at $6.98, $7.98 and $9.98. Special Sale of Girls’ Sailor Suits at $2.98. Here's a sale of the new double-breasted sailor suits for girls aged § to 14, game style as shown in cut above, made of old rose ead blue linéns and blue and white check ginghams. $4.50 sailor suits, on gale at $2.98. Sale of Boys’ Wash Sailor Suits at 98c. ‘We place on special sale 909 spick span new wash suits for boys 3 to 10 years, fast-color wash fabrics, in stripes and plain blue, pink, white and oxblood. Same style as cut above. On special aale at 98c. Sale of Boys’ Russtan Blouse Wash Suits at 98c. ‘These little suits for boys 2% to 7 are made in the new military Russi blouge style as shown in cut; they come in fast-color wash fabrics in blue, pink and ox-blood. These suits are worth $2.00; on sale at 98c. Sale of Boys’ $5 Norfolk Suits at $3.95. We place on special sale for Friday and Saturday 200 blue serge and 225 fancy cheviot Norfolk suits for boys7to 14, No suit is more popular for boys of these ages, and these are well made and put together to with- stand rough wear. Every one of them worth $5.00; on sale at $3.95. Sale of White O8c Lawn Waists at Here's a chance to lay in your summer stock of waists. A very handsome, spick, span lotin the newest models that you'll find where at $1.50 and $1.98. On special sale at 98c. each. White Waists at e A bargain, where bargains count—for the sum- mer time nothing is cooler or daintier than white Jap silk. They're all chorming—style shown in cut alongside, trimmed with Val. lace insertings. They are very low priced at $1.98. Runabout Skirts at Special extra values in these popular blue and black brilliantine runabout skirts. They are skirts you can’t match for less than $4.98 else- where. Made same style as shown in cut—7 gore with knife plaitings, habit or inverted plait backe, These $4.98 skirts on sale at $2.98. Sale of $17.50 Silk Shirt Waist Suits at $11.50, We offer 100 of these elegant Taffeta Silk Suits for Friday and Saturday at 811.50. They're made in the newest models, in_ black, bronze, blue and brown. Waists are box plaited—shirts in the new 7-gore knife plaited medal. These $17.50 Silk Suits at $11.50. Voge Dravhoxs A2™ Six. Cor 8 Ave. \ Open Saturday Night Tilt 10.30 Blue Trading Stamps | When You Buy, No! Matter When You Pay.) Open Late 100 Blue Trading Stamps Free to New “Charge” Customers. First judge us by price—that is the all-absorting question. You will find our underselling consistent with the greatest value-giving maintained by any local establishment. Then look at the additional benetits you possess with a Charge Account at Hecht’s, Saturday you can establish yourself on our books, buy your Decoration Day outfit, and we will give as an out-and-out, unrestricted gift, 100 of the Famous B. & M. Blue Trading Stamps for opening a Charge Account with this store. A Charge Account here means part-payment credit. “It means that you can buy what you will and settle by the week, by the half month or monthly: In addition, 10 Blue Stamps for every dollar represented in your purchase, Ushering in the Sum- mer Season with a Sale buys $18 of $20.00 and $22.50 C5 tnt 20 | narrow plaits, whiteand black value; Saturday........, ! $ | 4 (51 | 3 ° Foulard Shirt MEN’S SUITS at | rd aside from regular stock.” In short, it is a sale of a| They are charming conceits. Prominent manufacturer's re- Material of Satin Foulard in in stock in anticipation of :e- orders from his customers.) fects, Made with wide pleats are selling in certain exclusive|% Waist and side pleats to shops about the city at $20.00, attractive $18 less than the price our com-| petitors paid, which accounts and $20 value. $1 3.05 same thing for $14.75. .Your ag choice of fancy worsteds, | 52 98 n e Women’s Walkiug Skirts of fancy number of blue serges. Every | materials, nine gore, full flare and kilt ‘ garment an ideal standard of | $2. 98 Decoration Day Suit awaiting | buys $1 suas 29C trimmed Straw Hats, numberless variations es straw and styles; 29 Cc Special $10.00 Youths’ Clothing, | *1 "4 $1.50 values. Saturday At $12.75 they'd be specially good. The styles Jap Silk s i 1 al men’s styles, Suits that! ( i . Hassall tke “distinctiveness Gti | Two styles of Jap Silk-Waists, lea trimmed on ready-made price $ J 0.00 eee $ 1 e 90 ne haatts ' | Waist Suits. This suit selling is a very special event. Something maining line which he carried rich black and blue dotted ef. Duplicates of these very suits skirt, with kilt bottom, A most and $22.50. We bought for for our ability to sell the) Saturday, = \ buys $5.75 Walking Skirts. light-weight cheviots and a id a bottom. Usual $5.75 value, Saturday, ready-to-wear clothing. Your and $1.50 Un- $t4 5 Women’s, and Misses’ Straw Hat Shapes in e buys -00 are a bit more extreme in pattern of cloth as well 31,90 bs 2 custom tailoring at the moderate s Bet. 16th Hecht Bros.---259-261 Sixth Ave., atta 'sts. SURPRISE SPECIAL SALE N?245. 14TH ST. D AVE.NW:; Cor.BS™° ST. Alas ALN is See | Tt! ii fein ELEVATED. STATION MEN’S SUMMER SUITS. CAMMEYER ‘6th Ave., Cor. 20th St. The Largest Shoe Store in the world Boys’ Department. Young men and boys who want the right sort of shoes must come to us for them, Our shoes give them a manly ap- pearance and a dash unknown in other makes. We guarantee to satisfy any pref- erences a young man may have re- Sspecting his footwear. Our Boys’ ‘ ‘Harvard Tan and Black. The duplicate of our famous Men's “Harvard” in the following leathers: Back calf, box calf, Rus- sia calf and black kid. High and Low Cat. Sizes 11 to 5%, Value $90, Now $45. 1 Gentlemen's Diamond Tooth ning 'we have been selling Tight for , it-for quick action wel ra‘Timitnd number for mats, pide Bi esse ES OPEN SATURDAY EVENING TILL 1 ASPERFEL ESTABLISHED 1837. 144 Bowery, “Bowery Savings Bank Block.” Bria Renan Pee i PR fic ete a ead Stee, ‘SPECIAL SATURDAY ONLY. vain, Botie! pin te match See, Wedding Rin gs. Boys’ Patent Leather Lace $2.50 Boys’ Patent Leather and Enamel Leather Lace and Oxfords ..¢ ++» $3.00 “Armor Clad” Lace 33] calf, sizes 11 to 536 $1.50 ‘ Boye USE THE WORLD'S ». 78 AND 7 TIME RATE. Scotch Heather Mixture, Wood- brown and Gray Homespun and Tweed $12 Outfits, consisting U of Coat, Trousers and Belt, all C of the Same Fabric. t THE REAL THING for summer comfort—th® best custom tailors are overwhelmed wit! orders for suits like these. Coats are shapely, with just enough lining to cause them to] hold contour and character—trousers are in the new cut—BELTS are the added feature or- iginated by the Surprise Store, made of the same cloth as the coat and trous- en and contributing the final touch of elegance to the outfit, $7. 50 [s 45c 75c 95c $1.45 Men's Summer foud Leather Underwear, 23c, Belts, 23c. Delightfully comfortable lasts Shirts, 45c, in vici, patent coltskin and tan Russia, { Oxfor d Shocs $1.95 $2.45 $2.95 SERGE SUITS—-ABSOLUTELY FAST UNCHANGEABLE COLOR, Men's guaranteed blue and gray 7,50 Men’s Suits of finest gauge and highest quality 1 0, $] 2, $] 5 Serge Sults—a new suit free if any serges—made up with the hallmark of best neat lotsin fashionable, new Men's Summer fails to satisfy , as handicraft evident inevery feature........... BOYS’ RELIABLE SUMMER SUITS. At SI. At \S2. At $3.50. Pure worsted biue serge sallor Pure worsted blue serge three blouse suits of excellent quality, piece suits, Buster blouse, sailor also handsome fancy Norfolks. and superb Norfolk styles, Boys’ Straw Hats, 23c, and 45c, ‘19¢ Well made double-breasted suits of good grade blue, black and mixed cheviots, Boys’ Splendid Shots, 95c, and 1.25. Fie. for two Cays only, to-morrow and Tuesday, BOYS’ BALBRIGGAN UNDERWEAR, Shirts have short sleeves—drawers are double-seated, long, Knickerbocker and pantalette, Both Surprise Establishments Are Open Sntardays Until 10 P.M. Closed on Monday, Decoration Day. THE SURPRISE STORE, 132 to 146 W. Fourteenth St.,}Third Ave., N. W. Cor. 83d St., Between 6th and 7th Avenues, _ “_ One block from elevated station, “| Ready to Wear Hats For Your Outing on Decoration Day. NOBBY READY TO WEAR itars it Sailor effects—a particularly fine astortmen: |] and entirely mew, i $1.25 and $2.25 each, SMART up-to-date RLADY TO WEAR HATS from our own workrooms—newest designs and best quality trimmings. si $3.48 24 $4.48 eh Values, $5.00 and $7.00. (Second Floor.) : $2.98. each. > FOR MEN. ‘ Men's extra fine Regina Cot- ton Shirts and Drawers— Shirts long and short sleeves, | 456 Drawers regular length—the | | Cotton Shirts and Drawers— Imported Nafural 9 % ° : Men’s High Grade Negligee Shirts i Altogether they are the cleanest, finest lot belle "i 68c ( All sizes and a splendid assortment of patterns. ) 68c : at $2.98 Each. three dollars on any suit you may select. elsewhere for full price. Made of Royal, Red, Browpand Sizes 8 to 16 years—Fancy Norfolk and Double Breasted! (Third Floor.) For Saturday we have organized a sale of Summer Under- good value. Vests, low neck and Fe ests, shored ee) sizes 4, 5 and 6, each band, very cool for summer Worten’s Umbrella Drawers | For Saturday, May 28, Another Lot Brand New Goods Just Opened. $1.00 and $1.50 Grades at 68c. Negligee Shirts that have been offered this sea- son by any hofse at anything near this price, (First Floor, 21st St. Side.) bs A : Boys’ $4.00, $5.00 and $6.00 Suits: You will have a chance to-morrow, Saturday, to. choose from a splendid stock and to save—one, two o Size 2% to 8 years—Sailor 3nd Russian Blouse Suits of as handsome materials and as smartly tailored as can be found Navy fine serges; silk embroidered emblems on shields and collars And also fancy tweeds with extra Eton collar. \ two-piese suits, perfect fit and workmanship. The hand- somest suits we ever had for such a price. Warm Weather Underwear For Men and Women. wear for men and women. They are all fine, dependable! t goods, and cvery item quoted represents particularly. FOR WOMEN. ' Swiss Ribbed Mercerized ) sleeves, very clastic and ex- cellent’ for summer Extra fine ‘Knit White Cot- ton Umbrella Drawers,Freneh | 35c wear, neatly trimmed at knee | with Torchon lace, cach. «+++ —French band and ': trienne top, neat patterns. of | AQC Wace trim “at knee—requlat | value $0c.—special at...... Women's Extra Fine White ) Lisle Thread Vests—ailk rib- | bon at neck and shoulder:— | 5()¢ regular value 75c.— specia j ‘Ladies’ Gibson Oxford Ties, $2.00 and $2.50 Shoes for $1.29. Saturday morning we will offer Ladies’ Patent Leather vamp, dull kid back, Gibson Oxiford Ties, plain toe (no tip), hand sewed, turn soles, half Cuban héel, regular $2.00 and $2.50 grade, at........ $1.29 MISSES’ and CHILDREN’S TAN RUSSIA CALF LACE S| ES piste by reliable makers over lasts that are especially adapted ta yoase people's feet. | 65c. kind, at . si Cat asc H | the $1.00 and $1.25 kind, at... j ia Men's Natural Merino Shirts ) |and | Drawers — two-thirds | wool and non-shrinkable— + OC an excellent garment for sum- mer wear—the §1 grads, at.. Men's Fish Net Underwear} |in white, ecru and sky blue, 90¢ | Shirts and Drawers, the $1.25 U grade, at.......... . (First Floor, 21st St. Side)“ Foe, $$3.30 aston, $$5.29 SP. 1$1.50 (Second Floor.) Ladies’ Neckwear and Véilings. Riana wre (hen Stock CODs aie Sets in white, bl ick and white, white and colored embroidery batiste, butcher and grass linen, nainsook and ma te2l1 OC ee (First Floor) 25c. to 3$c. cach ; Saturday at, VEILS and VEILINGS—Chitti in al ading colors, hemstitched and embroidered borders, 1% yards long—New veilings in new meshes, black, white and colors, plain or with chenille and velvet dots—regularly 30c. t 35c. per yard; at : ° Special Sale of Toilet Goods. For Saturday only—the prices are ekceptionally low and in every instance quality has been maiptained. 3 oz. bottle Violet Toilet Water. Assorted lot of fine Toilet Soap. lar price, 25c; sale price...J5c¢| Regular price for box of 3 cakes, 6 oz. bottle Violet Toilet Water,| 256: sale price +15c Regular price, 45c; sale price..25¢ | Rubber Gloves, the kind that wear, 1 qt. bottle Violet Perfumed Ammo- Le del rice $1.00 3 mle nia. Regular price, 25c; sale priceygc| _PUCe ‘75c Celluloid Comb and Brush Tray: Regular price, 75c; sale price...2§¢ Celluloid Puff Boxes. Regular price, 30¢; sale price... .......64...25¢ Celluloid Puff Boxes. Regular prices, Regular | “9c and 7c; aile price...--35¢ | Celluloid Hand Mirrors. Violet Talcum Powder, in glass jars. Regular price, 15c; sale price. .10¢ Orris Tooth Powder. Regular price, 15c; sale price lens B Listerated Tooth Powder. price, 25c; sale price 8 oz. bottle Imported Bay Rum: “price, a9c. to $1.19; sale price.. Regular price, 25¢; sale price..19¢) areca tot of Tocth patra 6 oz. bottle Florida Water. Regular} quality bristles. Regular price, $e price, 25c; sale price........4. 19c| to 25c; sale price, : ir Brushes, satin American Beauty Cold Cream. Reg. | Hair Land ¢ ular price, 15c; sale price..+... Bc |. Racks: decd \quABiy, #uN” Brae | Regular price, 50c; sale priee..39¢ Pure Olive Oil white Castile Soap, bar.| Hair Brushes, ebony and rosewood Regular price, 20c; sale price..1(ic| backs. Regular prices, $1.50 and i ; sale price. oe Asso: let Soap.| _ $2-00; sale pi relat ms eats Es cue | Celluloid Combs, shel! color. 15¢; sale price...s..sseeeees+e1QC| lar price, 15c; sale price... , (First Floor.) Have You Bought a Hammock? We have a splendidly assorted stock in Sporting Goods Department, Third floor—prices throughout are reasona- ble, and there are some specials that are lower than usual. 'EXICAN HAMMOCKS—in plain white or colors, from ¥ 75c. to $2.00 cach WOVEN HAMMOCKS—Lither close or large weave, any color desira- ble, either plain or striped. Some with pillows and some without, Prices TANBCs ese esse $1.19 to 6.09” SPECIAL LEADER—A close woven Hammock, 42x86 size, with pillow and spreaders, Regular $1.75; special. fe Sixth Avenue, 20th to 21st Str cd ‘