The evening world. Newspaper, June 14, 1904, Page 7

‘ ’ TWAIN WISHED TO ELBIT HINSEL Humorist Wrote World’s Fair President that His Picture Is Better than He Is Because It Is Always Silent. BT. LOUIS, July 14—A letter from Samuel L. Clemens (Mark Twain), wrlt- ten before his wife's death, has been received by President Francis, of the World's Fair. In part, it reads: “Villa di Quarto, Mlorence, “May 26, 1904. “Dear Gov. Francis—It has been a Gear wish of mine to exhibit myself at tthe great tale and get a prize, but cir- cumstances beyond my control have interfered, and I must remain in Flor- ence. “Although I have never taken prizes anywhere else, I used to take them in school in Missour! half’a century ugo and I ought to be able to repeat now ff I could have a chance, I used to get the medal for good spelling every week, and I could have had the medal for good conduct If there had not been #0 muoh corruption In Missourl in those days; still I got it several times by treding medals and giving boot. 1 am wi .ng to give boot now if— “However, those days are forever gone by in Missouri, and, perhaps, It 1s better so. Nothing ever stays the way It was in this changeable world, “Although I cannot be at the Fair, I am going to be represented there any- way by a portrait by Prof. Gelll. You will find it excellent, Good judges say it is better than the original. ‘They say it has all the merits of the original and keeps still besides, It sounds like flat- tery, but It Is just true. “T'suppose you will get a prize because you have created the most prodigious, 1 tude of yours, “MARK TWAIN.” State and na- DEAD ON RAILROAD TRACKS. Letters from Mother Serve to Iden- tify Man Who Fell from Train. (Special to The Evening World.) NEW BRUNSWICK, N, J., June t4.— The body of Alexander Beveridge. thirty-two years old, of Milwaukee, was found along side the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks near Franklin Park «arly to-day by a track walker. ‘The was identified by % from hin mother enger train. urged her boy “‘t to avoid ten Quackenboss has and has notified WEEPINGLY SHE DESERTED BABE No, 83 East One Hundred and Twenty: fourth stret first placed her baby, whfoh was wailing with all its lung power, on the cold fingging, covered Lt with @ blanket and hurried down tho street. But when the cries of the child out deep into her heart, the mother stopped and sobbed. Bhe was still sobbing when Willam Wallace, of No. 213 West One Hundred Woman Left Child on Sidewalk | and ‘Twenty-tonrm, street, came alone. He saw the sobbing woman and he Wrapped in Blanket, but Ran| neara tho walls of the ohild. He went Away Before She Could Be Questioned. mother who deserted her two-di A old _baby early to-day the stoo} to the stoop and there came upon the obild, He turned and the woman had fled, He saw her running through the | streets and disappear round the corner. The police of the East One Hundred and Twenty-sixth street station sent the deserted infant to the Harlem Hos- pital. WM. VOGEL & SON, Our Our ar Closetite Collar Concave Shoulder Stock Re-adjustment and Some Price Concessions. Arevision of certain lines of summer suits reveals a condition that we do not desire to obtain. rious lots sizes which There have been sold away from va-~ make the size ranges incomplete—this condition exists among suits that sold for $17, $18 and $20. We've con- iceded $2, $3, and in some instances $5, from the original prices in order to effect a clear- ance. Choice of any now at Fifteen Dollars. The suits affected by this reduction Include single and double breasted models In blue and black serges,homespuns, fancy cheviots, Scotch effects, worsteds, Thibets, etc.—8! Skeleton suits, homespun and linen erash suits, two- garments, $10 to $20. et 1 ia B. Altman & Cn. EXCEPTIONAL OFFERING OF WOMEN’S WHITE LAWN WAISTS in different models, trimmed with various laces, to-morrow, WEDNESDAY, June Fifteenth, At $1.50, $2.50, $4.00 and $5.00 each. NOTICE, This establishment will be closed at § P. M. Saturdays, at 12 Noon. Dineteenth Sereet and Sixth Avenue, New York. WM. VOGEL & SON, Broadway. Houston St. Fee a al Sr Louis 12D FOREST Grrv | PART II. CONTAINS: United States Govern- General View Embracing ment Bullding, Palaces Canada Building. fe ‘The Plaza of St. An- Avoa tion: thony. Loulsiana Rutlding North Front Palace of ‘Manufactures, ‘The Javanese Commis- sion. Phe Galveston Flood, ‘The Protest of the Sioux. Metallurey. is recorded in that stupendous collec- tion of exhibits from every country in the world, the LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION at St. Louis. The progress of this vast Exposition is recorded in picture and description in The World’s superb WORLD'S FAIR PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTFOLIOS sw These photographic views, issued weekly, in permanent portfolio form, by EXCLUSIVE ARRANGEMENT with the World’s Fair Officials, will constitute, when completed, a PERMANENT PICTORIAL RECORD of the World’s Fair in its ARCHITECTURAL, INDUSTRIAL AND ART EX- HIBITS, with special presentation of its wonderful assem- blages. of humankind in types, costumes and occupations— representing with marvellous comprehensiveness the life and activities of the various countries of the earth, including the isles of the ocean—a veritable epitome of the world of to-day. SPLENDID Regular price 25 cents. { PORTFOLIOS - 4 ‘ REPRODUCTIONS Special price to Wor!d Land Il. readers, only FROM 10 PHOTOGRAPHS For sale at the ALL WORLD OFFICES—Main Office: 63 Park Row. Branch: 211 West 125th st. Per Portfolio, CENTS Now READY following addresses: . Harlem Uptown Office: 1381 Broadway. Brooklyn Office: 292 Washington st. New Jersey Building, Chinese Bullding, Palace of Mines , and ALSO AT SIEGEL COOPER CO. (Book Dept.), 6th ave., 18th & 19th sts, SIMPSON CRAWFORD CO. (Book Dept.), 6thave., 19th to 20th st. BALCONY BOOKSTORE, ADAMS DRY GOODS CO., 6th ave., 21st and 22d sts. JOHN WANAMAKER BOOKSTORE, Broadway, 9th and 10th sts, McBRIDE’S ARCADE BOOKSTORE, The Arcade, 71 Broadway. BLOOMINGDALE BROS. (Book Dept.), from Lexington ave. to 3d ave., 59th to 60th st. ABRAHAM & STRAUS (Book Dept.), Fulton st., Brooklyn, A. D. MATTHEWS’ SONS (Book Dept.), Fulton st., Brooklyn. A. 1. NAMM (Book Dept.), Fulton st., Brooklyn. H. A. BAKER & CO, (Stationery Dept.), Broadway and Rockaway ave., Brooklyn, H. BATTERMAN (Book Dept.), Broadway, Brooklyn, JOURNEAY & BURNHAM (Stationery Dept,), Flatbush ave., Brooklyn. HAHNE & CO., 609 Broad st., Newark, N. J. Or sent by mail on receipt of price. Address THE WORLD, Pulitzer Building, New York. lectricity, Waterway Promenade, Facade and Lawn. Why "The Forest City?"* pre; Brooklyn. What Crowds Have Besieged Our Neckwear Counters! And yet there is little wonder when it is known that nowhere in the city, be it Manhattan or Brooklyn, can such variety, such pretty, new, unique as well as graceful and fashionable wear be ound at such prices as these: $2.00 to $15.00 Lace Collars, 98c. to $4.98. Venetian Point, Point Gaze and Irish crochet effects, in white, cream, butter and champagne shades. ‘These may also be used as yokes. 50c. to $1.00 Dutch Collars, 25c, to 49c. Embroidered and lace trimmed, cool and comfortable for hot weather. 50c. to $1.00 Stocks and Top Collars, 25c. eat ore Ire linen and band-embroidered, washable, in a variety of patterns, ex- $1.00 to $2,00 Imported Mull Ties, 49c. Japanese hand work, hemstitched, drawn work and embroidered, some with top collars attached; also Collar and Cuff Sets. 25c. Sets and Top Collars, !0c, Hemstitched and embroidered and combination of both, scalloped and loop edgess also fine lawn and scrim Sets, % and 1 inch, hemstitched edges; some embroidered. $1.50 to $4.50 Baby Carriage Parasol Covers, 89c. to $2.98, Washable, plain and Esprit nets, with one, two, three and four ruffles; also some lace-trimmed. Brooklyn’s Best Grocery For here may be had in the most tempting display all the dainty, delectable little tid-bits for the table that add so much to the meal in the warm, laggard days, and need no worrisome work {| to make them eatable. Sliced Boiled Ham, at our delicatessen counter, not delivered, a pound for 24c, Old Grist Mill Water Crackers, fresh from the bakery, a package for 15c- Beaumont's Gelatina, the delicious, quickly package for 9c, Orange Sugar and Wild Cherry Drinks; sample it here. Orange Sugar, 10c. a bot- tle; Wild Cherry, 15c. and 25c, a bottle. Sliced Ox Tongue, a’ cur delicatessen coun‘er, no‘ delivered, a pound for 45c. Queen Olives, six-ounce bottle of se- lected Olives, 12¢.; a convenient quantity. Main floor, centre, Central Bullding, Dainty Tid-Bits and Summer Foods from Store. It’s like buying an appetite with the food. Priscilla Grape Juice—a label on the back of the boitle says $100 for any impurities found—¥% pint, 13c.; pint, 21c.; quart, 39¢.; half gallon, 65c., and gallon, $1.25. Pin Money Pickles—Have you the pleas- ure of their acquaintance? Pint botiley 29c.; quart bottle, 53c, For Iced Tea, use our Montauk blended Tea, 47c. a pound. Royal Luncheon Cheese, the best dinner Cheese, 15¢., 23c., 42c. and 85c. a jar. Duffy's Cider, sparkling, carbonated Cider, pint 17c., quart bottle; 30c. Third Floor, West Bullding. jelly dessert, sample it here, a \“ [> B. Altman & Ca. TWILLED SILK UMBRELLAS with handles of PARASOLS of Taffeta Silk, in desirable shades, with Ivory, Pearl and Horn, silver trimmed, also Sterling Silver Caps, for Men and Women; 28 inches, > . sizes, 26 and $2.75 tucks and hemstitching, and natural wood sticks, $2.75 “ NOTICE. This establishment will be closed at 5 P. M. Saturdays, at 12 Noon, Dineteenth Street and Sith Auenor. Nem Jork. Sale Ten Million Boxes a Year. ‘The GEST HOT WEATHER MEDICINE SUNDAY WORLD WANTS WORK MONDAY, MORNING WONDERS, i 1) __ HE WORLD: TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 147 i904>_ Alt CARS TRANSFER TO LEMINGTON 10 3 AVE 7 59°10 60° Sr. Quality is the back- bone of a Blooming- dale bargain. ‘A RemarKable Sale of Dress and WalKing Skirts To-Morrow This is the greatest value-giving sale we've had this season, and we hold the record for wonderful skirt sales—they are really $12,$18&$20 Values but in order to close out the lot we offer them at $4.98. Every skirt is beautifully made and trimmed, showing the ver best workmanship in every detail. You've a choice of such materials as Voile, Etamine, Novelty Mixtures, Canbas Cloth, Mohair and Broadcloth, {n white, black and every desirable and modish color worn this season The skirts will be on sale to-morrow as long as the lot lasts, but we advise early selection, for the value-giving is so extraordinary that buying will be early and brisk. Becond Floor, 50th St, Section. at $4.98.) ‘Sis 4 This Grocery List Offers Rare Money-Saving Chances. Every one of the specials printed below is worth coming for or writing for, or just telephone—our number is 640 Plaza. order received is executed with the greatest care and promptness, We make a specialty of shipping out-of-town, so that it’s just as easy to order from the country as not. We quote the following exceptional values—prices are less than wholesale: Maracaibo .....+6+- Java, Mocha and Maracaibo .. Peaberry Every This Is the Place to Buy Colfce. Regular Very epe- Regutar Very ape- rice 1 tric: etal price sree lal pr rer Ib. per tb . "x00. 14¢ | Java and Mocha. .. 25c. 20c Java and Mocha. 24c 29¢. Guatemala .. 25c 23¢. 19¢ | Java and M c. 33c 24 19¢ | Plantation ... . 40, 28c Taundry Soap Mozy | Wines & Liquors. ingidales' Hest; Iarke cakes Imported Hochhet- mi Ext Solid and large Tomatoes red ripe, every bottle, and per- per dozen Ale or Stout ra fine; sold else- to our 10c 9c finest | Spaninh Peppers 1c. kind; where | $1.50; tht weet Red | per dozen Shee t} | Beet, WE sani Jg | Beet cans, neki our very 1aewe * $1.69 bottle, Bite kc large 40c, Bt — 2-lb. a tor mise fae 18 | Basement Something New--- Fiancee Rings. One of the prettiest novelties gotten out yet. They’re of solid gold, very handsomely made, the tops opening up with space for picture, signet ring style. We make no charge for en- graving monogram. These rings are excep- 50 Main Floor, Front, Centre. tional values at..... New Style Bread Cutters. ° Aneatirely new device that’s sim- ple, practi- cal and most inex- pensive, These han- dy cutters slice tle bread evenly and are just the thing for cutting bread for sandwiches, toast, etc, They’re very well made—all complete, with bread 50c knife, for.........00 i Basement. 50th St, Section. for Men, Women and Children. These splendid values will appéal to every one who comes in here to shop to-morrow, whether originally bent on buying hosiery or not, for they are the greatest money-saving specials offeréd in some Be sure you look them over. Women's Hosiery, 25c. Rembrandt ribbed lisle thread— Lace ankle thread—in various designs. Gauze weight. All imported Hermsdorf dyed; very size Men's Socks, 10c. Of fine gauge excellent quality cot- ton; all guaranteed fast colors; black | and’ tan; with pretty silk embroid- ered vertical stripes and figured ef- fects on the insteps; all sizes, Worth | 19c, a pair. Women’s Hosiery, 17c. Lace lislethread in various new and pretty allover lace effects; some with lace designs on toes; with spliced heels and lace allover lisle sheer quality; and toes; warranted Worth 35c. a pair. fast black. Worth Soc. a pair. Children’s Hosiery, 8c. 1x1 ribbed, seamless, guaranteed fast black cotton stockings, fine rictly first quality; sizes Worth Se. a pair. gauge, 6 to 9% Main Floor, 59th St. Section, Smart White for Children al 67c. Pair. A Sale of Summer Hosiery time. Of good calf; in lace and button styles, every pair strictly guar- anteed to wear well, Canvas Shoes Every little youngster needs a pair or two of white canvas shoes to be dressed just right this summer, and there isn’t any place like Blooming- dales’ for buying them, as you may judge from the quality and price-littleness Of these— They're worth $i a pair— Lace or button ‘styles, with solid leather soles; wide, comfortable toes; all sizes from 5 to 11— special at 67c. a pair. Infants’ and Children’s Tan Vici Kid Shoes In lace and button styles; all with solid oak soles. 2 to 5, worth 75c., at 49c. pair. 5% to 8, worth $1, at 79c. pair. Misses’ and Children’s Tan Shocs— Sizes 8 to 11, $1.25; 11 to 2, $1.50. Second Flow: Gold-Filled Watches, $3.75. Manufactured by the re nowned Illinois Watch Case Co,—warranted perfect time- keepers, tested and regulated by expert watchmakers. Cases Gvaranteed for Five Years. They've seven Jewels; are stem- winders and setters; with cele- brated Trenton, Banner and Im- perial movements; sizes 6 and 48 for men and women. The same watches sell through- out the country at $10 to $12. Main Floor, Front, Centre. Women’s Ribbed Undervests, 8c. These vests are fF well made, of good Swis material, prettily trimmed at neck and armholes with neat washable lace. They’re easily Worth 15c. We offer them special to-morrow in all sizes at 8c. each, Women’s Vests, 123¢. About a dozen different. styles in the lot—all in pretty ribbed ef- fects, effectively trimmed with silk at m and armholes, All sizes, including extra large—worth 25c. Main Floor, fOeh St. Section. GEAEAEHOA EOE AELASEASESESESESE SE ESSS: All Cars Transfer to Bloomingdales’. Seeees