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The aky-rocket 1 Pa and sek market tard. of the operators speculative current / $e transactions In these tw “Were exceedingly Imited, their apurt awoke prices advanced all along Pouthern Hy in particular bympathotic strength on the theo} the extraordinary rise In the prices of Sorthern Pacifie and Great Norwenn| Andicated harmony In the Norihwestern| Fallroad situation Morgan and Wil brokers were buyers of gNorthern TPacitic and G Northern, The buyh s in small 1ot as there is compar Amount of these stoc Northern Pacific adv from 186 to 182 and Up at a bound from 27 wore eager takers for all of these stocks that were offered, but the ring Were restricted. ‘That there should be] much an urgent demand from insiders was explained on theory that the rights accruing to Northen Pacific and Great Northern shares, with the disso- lution of che Northern Securities Com- pany, had been found to be even more valuable than Was at first supposed. One bit of Stock change gossip was that each share of stock of these two Pailroads would receive a cash divident af $17 in addition to the regular divi- @ends, Northern Securities advanced on the ourb about six points In view of the persistent talk in both banking and brokerage elroles about a Bouthern Pacific dividend the specula- tive element in the streat Js keeping a close watch for signs of pool manipula- tion In Southern Pacific stock, If thens 4s a basis of truth for these dividend rumors, according to Stock Exchange Feasoning the same financial interesis that have held Union Pacific in the Market leaderehip for so long a timo; ought to take hold of Southern Pacific with greater yim and energy than havo yet been expended on the market possi- bilities of that stock. One of the most tnfluential directors of the Union Pacitic system was asked to-day If President Harriman and his associates were giv- ing wertous consideration to the ques- tion of paying @ dividend on the Sout)+ ern Pacific shares. ‘Tne reply of thi» Girector was substantially as follow: Me placing of Southern Pacific atocke en a dividend basis ts one of the most important quastions now before the managers of that properiy, This ques- tion, 1 may say, is receiving favorable vonsideration. With its present volume of traftic the Southern Paoific is earning nearly 9 per cent. on 1is common stock, ‘For four years past the current incune of this company has been devoted al- terest In ot snowed y that the son the market, | need gradually at Northern went | to 2M, . B. Altman & Co. MEN'S NEGLIGEE SHIRTS. CHOICE ASSORTMENTS OF MEN'S NEGLIGEE SHIRTS IN ATTRACTIVE COLOR EFFECTS ARE SHOWN. THE MATERIALS INCLUDE SCOTCH MADRAS, CHEVIOT AND FLANNEL, FRENCH LINEN BATISTE, WASH SILK AND DOMESTIC FABRICS. SHIRTS ARE ALSO MADE TO ORDER, FOR WHICH SELECTED MATERIALS IN EXCLUS. \VE PATTERNS ARE OFFERED, (Men's Department, Left of Sixth Avenue Entrance.) B. Altman & Cn. CLOTHING FOR BOYS, Correct attire for Boys is offered in Spring and Summer varieties, among which are included, Suits of various washable fabrics, White Pique Vest, Waits and Blouses, Washable Hats and Caps, and Imported and Domeftic Straw Hats, To-morrow (Friday) and Saturday, a sale will be held as follows: Norfolk Suits of blue serge and light mixtures, in yoke and box plaited fyles, having two pairs of -knickerbocker trousers; sizes 9 to 16 years, . , $6.00 Russian Blouse Suits of White Linen, and Plain and Striped Seersucker; sizes 3 to 6 years, : + $1.75 Sailor Suits of Tan.Linen, embroidered on shield and collar, and having bloomer trouser ; sizes 5 to 10 years, $2.50 most entirely to necessary improve- nents, “About $50,000,000 has been expended in this way and the result is that the road is in better condition than ever before to handle traffic expeditiously and at 4 minimum cost, ‘tue gross earnings | have increased $30,000,000 during the four years und now It Js no longer necessary to divert earnings for improvement pur- poses, In my opinion a dividend deciu- dauon jy not many months away,” A bear rid Was indge on the Metro- POMUN BLOCKS Under cover of that the expected Supreme €lgion in the franen: be digunctly untavorab: Portions, Metro} shares aeclined va rumors | Court des ise fax case would | 0 the d swoks short lived as the general tendenc the market was listless and the brokers Generally were suspicious of tie Ke ulnenees of the information which pur- 4 to have trickled out thi "leak" in the Supreme Court, fect of the franchise Fate lms been preity i The ef- | tax law at any Piohotehly, dia- i counted tn speculative circles, a had of aie eibaling the aesets orthern ecurities Co va Proceeds the ortiiers Becurities market e, ue of Northern ‘stubs’ arently diniln- months ago these nt rights Inthe holding can 1 ry ma @nd $1,000 each, To-day. ¢ tation wa $3624 bid and $100 a mo recorded transactions, curb au sked, w! The Closing Quotations. 0 Pitt 4300 Pitssbe b. 1000 Pressed 8, € PPENHEIM, © Reduced Prices. Reduced to $35 Ladies’ Tailored Suits, 18.00 $50 Ladies’ Voile Suits (SilkLined), ‘ 27.50 $30 Taffeta Silk Shirt WalstSuits,“ « 10,75 ‘ 22.50 $35 Gray Homespun Sults, $35 Brilliantine Suits, « « 22.50 $15 Rain Proof Ulsters, “ « 7.00 15.00 $25 Taffeta Silk Coats, Broadway and Fifth Ave,, Cor. 21st St. sw cow ts, [GATES NOT INTERESTED Hin) |Natiroad Property Will soon ast, il 19h M Transferred from Harrima: ve bE « Ms +14 | : low, Clos 8 , B54 30, } iW Bonn 1a tate + ty IN THE K. C. S, R. DEAL. 291) Peo, 3 Why 10° + He) IW Peo. & 3586 De ry 200 Press, 8G, pti to Holl e 10 Pullman P.C..2004 204 2904 \ Hreaa iret RE 2 Sold John W, Gates sald to-day that he ! i 20 Ry. St BK a had no Interest In the reported trans- Bae, 10 Ry. St. Sp Vile 9p fer of the Kansas City Southern Rali Hy 5 10) Rep, Bteel 1H + % | gay : ye age He Ae ep, Btee ryt ~ If |way from the Harriman to the Holland eC iS ain Heng ie a interests, Mr, Gates added that he was , Sinelting 154 Wily 48 1 Reading Tp tl to-day b i ate UMW AGGIE J be Sih ly to-day Dut slightly Interested in the Hi PeciBib ecg Sea 3 erty, and hag not heen a factor in } i ' {Its affairs for several years, p } “6 | ‘The buard of directors and the exec W cae + B38 ta peel a Sb +h ive committees of the Kunsas City 40 Am Wool pf. 10} Ww) BL BWW, OD +14, Southern Railway Company met here 3600 Annconda 7... arn Sou" Blac. wa +24 to-day and arranged preliminaries. tor " Baer peu i 9400. AT & WAT & 5S GO ALC, Tene 0 Balt & Onio 8100 Bklyn [tT 100 Buf & Sus pr 7200 Can Paci 1800 Ches & 300. ChE & NW 2100 Chi Gt" W IMC GtW pra 1400 C M & St P 800 i ‘orn al. pr . & Hud on. & RC + hy * Kansak City next Wednesday. At the conclusion of the meeting statement was made by * 4 Bleloken, ehtef representative of fea yg Mlolland inter that there Ng tag Be content annus ran wae that ts at the learned meeting, the ne thaiaterredl to the: Holhasn i’ c% SHIPPING NEWs, ALMANAC FOR TO-DAY, Sun rises. 4.498 sets, 7.03) Moon wets, THE TIDES. THK Water AMM WO Det, Va. ke a 1900 Digittiers’ 3 WW Wubi Hare oat 107 Dul.,s. 8, & ty BO Wadia pe y aT Bn Wentnenoas ae Pirie let WOW rm . 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Monpltel, where M was sald he Would ie Aer ont AE ee he eat cofsetsat$1.35each T" Main Floor, $2.50 Cl widely Known arevt gemand th onty because they are polled that you ean buy thea 1 @ At $1.95 to-morvaw—fine cout! 7 straialie and gure out, sar Me orn and ma dian Pekiwicwioad i Saved St a Raarleen Saeco MAR aR RR and garter, Neat! IY to B—spe Foreign & 6 al our sicre, The as the one time when high grade foreign and domestic wash goods were sold at the height ot the wash goods season 19c and most wanted fabrics at 25 to 33'; per cent, less than checks, plaids, stripes—all fast colors —stylish even if the price isonly.. 9g A great sale of domestic goods Fine batiste, dotted mull, dimi- ities, in all the newest and best de- s—mostly floral and the large dots Fine batiste and imported dimi- ties, floral effects—light effects—me- dium and dark colors Persian SIM ON CRAWFORD CO, Taffeta silk coats 10.75 °1 for 82 white waists at i any THEY'RE bona-fide values, too, excellent styles, a great SILK COATS are so fashionable this season that every variety to choose from, and when you see how effectively smart dresser wants one. You'll see the opportunity in these they're trimmed you'll say they're good enough to choose a full A vie g a a bird, season's supply Second Floor, prices to select an exclusive style at a saving of at least a third, J trhasaiwalélevareiiiee oF TRERETSiGn 4 75 for smart little taffeta lawn $ dotted Swiss, allover embroidery 10. coats in the “Frocks, $1 or insertion and tucks. Friday speelth and Frills” model—made of good qual- $] 9 for $5. beautiful taffe ity silk, trimmed with natural color ° silk waists—exquisitely de: linen and black silk soutache braid—| signed with side plaits front and back coat and sleeves plaited with bias fold) trimmed collar and cufls—in all the de- of the silk at bottom. Third Floor. sirable ee 4 ' j | $6 silk waists—fina $] | §0 for taffeta silk blouse $3.9 fearing. of the | : bbe coats — short, faunty clearing of the large pur- chase of these waists—made of messaline style, trimmed with wide silk braid— ir chiffon taffeta—trian with rows lined throughout with soft white satin, finished with plaited crush fof shirring or exquisitel igned front girale, for full-length — sil new sleeves, Dressing sacques. Ki- $12.75 e coats in red, blue, gray green or black—suitable for travel- monos, 59c. HOSE dainty, sheer, cool sacques, ideal for Summer ling, driving, dust or rain coat—a wear. Two excellent styles—either fitted or kimono effect— very chic model—a good, general utility. garment. the unusual values will prove an agreeable surprise, All trimmed with contrasting borders of lawn or Hains eawate collar—there'll ce. $10;75 for covert cloth coats in various models, short e tight-fitting jackets or semi-fitted—lapped seams— be a lively demand for these garments at 75c for 1.50 sacques—several styles of dressing sacques collarless or notch collar—plain or velvet trimmed—taffeta or satin lined, in dainty figured lawn and plain white, trimmed colored straps and contrasting borders—large sallor collars—ki- mono and close-fitting styles, CRAWFORD CO, 35c and 50c Val. lace flouncings, 2!c. AL, LACES are all the rage and we announce a sale for to-morrow that will save you half what you must other- wise spend to follow the fashion. A bewildering collection of superior qualities at phenomenal bargain prices should cause this Lace Department to be crowded as never before. Nearly every garment you need for Summer must be trimmed with Val, laces SEWPION W 2Ic ou require now for graduation dresses, cool white dresses for Summer wear, petticoat ruffles, berthas, dainty 21 lace allovers, 20 tints—in all the latest German and French designs —will make #ll the latest designs—a wonderful variety of patterns, many of laces on the new ists, fi i b Ses, allovers of the day, now selling at 95c, to $1.25 a yard, TU RU EEOC 55 5 dozen yards, at Cc B’VE left out everything you don’t need and priced what you DO need so attrac. | low prices as an attraction, mowers is worth looking al—we to bea hang up-to-date creation. hace hats, ruffling in the new half sleeves now so popular. Their uses are countless, and yet the price is but 100 pieces Val. 1,009 dozen French and German beautiful lace waists, sleeves, yokes, entire lace gowns, hats, &e. them exclusive with us—used for ruffling or Chemisettes, yokes, wai dozen) yardét- i at the unusual price of. dozen yards Hr Uh tively that you may count on a great saving to-morrow on every articles large or small. carry only the best brands —such Bto l nch flouncings in round and diamond mesh—delicate ivory and real lace tints—widths Rc, a yard, provided you come to-morrow, when the variety is complete with all the latest designs, inches wide—round and diamond meshes, in ivory and real lace) Wale laces __ in edgings and insertions to match—in ‘sleeves, making the soft lingerie hats, combining wi i —this is a rare opportunity to secure the desired lace & the soft lingerie hats, combining with the heavier 59c &c,, &c.—regular price $1 a Housefurnishing specials & Sp . Our display of lawn as “Gold Medal,” ‘Silver King,” va very special offer. rexular unlity strony, no mail orders. 1 KM Dor. de x68 i Bamboo furniture. STOCKS QUIET, LONDON PIPRIGES BETTER, WHEAT PRICES RISE ON WE-THER REPORTS. Influenced by the weather m ‘ve | 3 MEN HURT IN TROLLEY CRASH Moving Van and Surface Car in Khowed too much rain over the We and continued cold In the spring waeat seetion, the grain market here ad- | vanced from %& to almost M of a cent Government crop repurs fons that it had rading on the Stock Bxehanice eee, hes tone uneertaln, pe Mo ; ea Ae ome of vie Maettiemint Collision in Third Avenue— Danii priors. wate: hula ensed — silghtly breasts H ni ore We securities, but closed with a | Owner of the Van and Two y ; A ened quiet. ‘The move- ? "| 78% 10 ae ea el na inte we | Employees Bruised. ‘are to. sity: Bepreme CMY OT" perit hat operatins: gener: vpathete: t vernment Gx of vee men were severely nd in Imperial Japanese inju 14 Were quoted at 16 Iision between a ‘Third avenue sur-| | Chicago's closltue price ng M —_—_- fog vith at Bishty ey CaaS ka det aewedt BULLS FAILED TO KEEP Third avenue this |Tily fae asked i COTTON PRICES UP, “Phe bulls workec o haat ie |Old, of No, 203 | ‘Phe balls worked bard to sustain the I Pieces Ud (AsIy MEADIES, CI vd, of No, 902 He FACULTY PLEDGES $40,000. » Toward $100,000 for Post- Gradunte Medlont Sehaol, The annual mecting of the faculty of the Postgraduate Medical Selool and Hospital was held yesterday, and ‘vt ement was made that the mem. of the faculty hud pledied. them: 000 Tusde for \Te RY, Uh y dast Wifty-sixci str nie many he opening prices w offered; Jung, 1.55 to. 7,60 ho | he | fe ow to Palae $40, ident was unavoidable, Way A, SIXTH AVENUE, 1974 TO 20TH STREETS—MAIL ORDERS FILLED. purchase was so large—the assortment so varied that we're going to make this a great two-day sale—a memorable occasion that will mark this event 15,000 Yards of sheer Summer wash goods, including season’ Not old passe styles, but new, fresh, up-to-the-minute goods, such as French veil ngs in plain shades, as well as checks and pla have the French roll etfect—very smart and dainty, and the correct fabrics for fashionabie Summer gowns. Fashion says these fabrics are correct tur you to wear this Summer To augment this great sale we offer the following bargains; _ Washable voiles in plain shades, ; Best quality gingham. staple Mercerized finish black and white Silk organdies—newest Frene Waist materials—in medium ivory, tan, brown, yaie, olack... Yeas a gold dollar—checks, stats Geeks lonk like the imported 25e, floral esigns on white ground and sheer far | ¢ effects—mer- at i y TSTMS! atone fi © Washable taffe a is with pretty coloring—yard coriz finish arne — assor' Canvas suitings in plain shades, i P fi ral Xe | a t Avot yy . 270 yard, »-25e 4 196 ~-look like linen—-white, tan, sage,| Newest Etamine voile, open) 32-in, shitting madras, value | French printed dress nets—) ard : é ; brown, light blue, black.........Qe|weaves—in dress goods designs— 19¢.—at, yardensseveer ee 6 LOE | Wide—floral designs—yard. 9c St, Gall embroidered — white India linon and Persian lawn— Indialinon,at, yd Fioe and P2uwo ty a, | goC staple dress ginghams—10c in the newest greens, lavender and Dotted swisses—also fancy de- vr graduation gowns—yard Can you use black materials in ian : Be | champagne—yard + VQZMwe | signs—yard.. cane = 9c en it ES eae eke Lot EI HEAGE ac ac CRIEI HLA) Chambrays, good coloring, 27/ Silk mull—29 inches wide—chif- | Piques, duck — suitings—white to to in, wide—-have the fine chigfon Cos HG IR aunts “YARN CARL ULC loniny bets 00 Ge fon finish—inall shades—yd. 1 VUGE@ | only—excellent quality—yard..1 QE |finish—vard,.... BYE and VBE ‘Sale of men’s Friday’s great grocery specials. | THERE are worthless brands of foods put up especially for groce find the extreme low prices on pure foods of highest quality, “Empire State’? and ‘‘Pennsyl- BEECH NUT BREAK- MQ vaniay!” tee ntripa ee olec | © duced taper th LOAG 98c for screen doors--extra quality — steegs Ran MALTA. VITA G-0- 4 Ibe. 81,00: 1h. The ’Siiver King lawn mower—9 inch wheel: PBheae 40 NEN TRAS— FOnMO. 4.00 for 14 tn 5.05 for 1 In Ne ay “TEER — Ys 8, Fiabe Gold Medal brand awn Wor tort in gael RAS AU MAMORU AE Bithiro State brand lawn mowers inch wheel. Boek ami is FR Gute set Teo for 14 In 1.25 for 19 tn. 380c for bainboo tab- additional for stone SEE Cre dca 4 10¢ yd.for table oilcloth,13{ 95c for £1.35 extra heavy | ourettes, 10° inches |e. ya anny —anel Soh tate’, 66 | ds. wide—none sent C. O. D.— galvanized ash can—size 17x21—%] square, matted top, value $0c, Kuern's best Imported. POTATOES Oil an Ss Stoves. matic | Window screens and doors. | 4,00 for the Perfection auton | a Extension, Price, | 2 for foot #tools—-matted top. } 06 tor, 96.00, ie ovens | 24 io #80 05 In 4 AAG, for tables—18x18 In, matted | One euch PEA Beate doe A Free ae ovens will ft] 24 tn. Ba to YT In is in hl purchaser, Hana be eo jc A by 0 1 i hanging book shel " n jer say tworburner Bes OF O18) fh 40 aT In fie: tye wantine eeenel? book rack | COUNTRY, GENTLEM Be" Re, tor man tubing. wo tn 26 to 41 In WS AK high, \ ‘ ‘ See cemonstration of the Atlas refrigerator. 1 STO. 2b Soa ~~ Se oes | 1 Simpson Any piano you buy will be taken back at full amount paid to date of return in exchange for one of our twelve new pianos, such as Packard, Chickerin; Bros,, Schubert, and H, & S, G. Lindeman, The origitfal Simpson Crawford 7.60, August, 7.63 to 7.04; Sep fi scar stem@k the vehicle the Ui 1h sega eh iat Tas 'oftergl: Gotoher, 7.71 to 7.72; Novem: | Were thrown out into te etreet FT aoe lL Wa KO BAT Ra The aH her, Ti bid: December, 7.28 to Were unconscious when picked up. the. $10,000 which must te “Talsed: Ip uary, 180 to! March, 1.90 “The “nollce arrested the motorman, |{Opular, subscription continwent to gi) | advertised, Hun pavid Hunter, He saya that the vai! anonymous sift of $100,000 rceny ‘maile 7168 8 ined to crass the track ahend of tint i IMENT Ce A ae Fons, @nd that the acc wis Fe-elested President Lining specials for Friday selling. Main Wloor, LL the linings you must have ‘ire priced lowes than usual to-morrow wo ail lining. in the vdex Tnctiding wile ik weet and. ar on aki, waite Main) oN Now iy ning tnwnr tn alt the new syndos, yds, 100, New y tater Cinlah ting i H fea we AE mererrlaed perealine sat shader, value 5e, Ise. domestic wash goods sensationally priced IS sale will surely establish a new selling record in wash goods—a new bargain epoch—such values have no parallel in. the history of at the lowest prices ever quoted, Maln Floor, S$ most popular regular prices. 19c Js now so populir, and also dots; some Swisses, mostly in dots—aty yard, 3B9c 4 29c mull, at, yaw. WV! Liberty gauze—white or ivory Saving of 4¢ on boys’ suits THE best $5 and $6 suits at $3 are a marvellous bargain, | but we've two others for to-morrow equaliy attractive, All these suits are made to our special order, and when we tell you what splendid values they are we do so because we know the style, quality and workmanship y to them are exactly what you find in suits at double these prices elsewhere, $.00 $3.95 $4.95 values values values, $5 and $6.50 & 97.50. $7 and 9& } $3.09 for boys’ Norfolk | breasted, Norfoin 4 sailor | newest Spring style: 16 years. $3.95 for boys’ cot navy blue serge or ch with — knliekerbook yusers; — also double-breasted 3-piecs blue serg gether with a large assortment of f paiterns in all sizes 84.95 for your pi in every style, fabric, for every s Second Floor, and double suits, inthe it—in Norfolk suits at $11.25 The same fabrics, style and tailor- ing are shown right here in Ne to-day at $18 and $20 and are s: men who can't see how we can sell a 820 suit for $11.25, It is because | bought the ¢ production and they } the fliest Rochester clothes—including Fancy worsted suits All sizes in fancy cheviots ing nd Veer Bouble and singin brcastoa Bieri ane eae én jack thibet suits itftel toute ‘ AU soaevers Hess $] 1 eres ome Cravenettes uc serge su Covey SiInen Coats, May sale of men’s $%.00 °5 and ‘6 trousers, . 3 We're adding new lots and selling hundreds of airs ey because they're such good values ne ety day, nd Floor, Ts to ofler at extremely el Food Store, where you will Sixth el but they have no place in the Mo. Food Store, To-morrow’s specials will save you a surprising sum, requiring as youdo ths b t grades. Order by mailor telephone 2100 Chelsea whenever inconvenient to come, VALLEY York 1 Bits PREN G | Danditonte inne apres SAT AVE £3 ICE “STAEETS A Great List of Used Pianos To-Morrow—$10 Down. ape ppenceny 13 May 12th— a Special $rle Onieinal Bivchor Upriaht.. 100,00 Weber Ube EBB OM z SSaSTSSS Also 20 o:her magnificent bar- gains for this day, Go. plan of selling used planos will be carried out to the letter in this salé. No instrument will be disposed of until the day for which it was originally . Fourth Floor Fiano Warervoms,