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} an _ was suffering from what ap| ) peeoaes Was (bot he had nes p field, in hig helpless sand SHY WOMEN IN MARINES GUARD. MOURNING ARE BOLD FOOTPADS Arrest ‘Two in Brooklyn, But Well-Dressed Vic-: tim Disappears, KNOCKED HIM DOWN. After Being Revived He Tells of Attack and Loss of $65. POLICE CHASED THEM, Sccused Women Hid in a House and an Officer Waited for Them. Tne police of the Vernon Avenue Sta tion, Brooklyn, have under arrest two | fwomen neatly attired jn rich, deep| mourning, whom they charge with high- way robbery, Whey are Ligzie Smith, twonty-one years old, of No, 685 Ga @venue, and Sarah Burnett, aged tw: ty- No, 241 Lexington avenue, | They are held in the Lee Avenue Court| on a teounical charge of vagrancy Policeman Stingham early to-day found @ prosperous tooking man lying on the sidewalk at Marcy and Vernon avenues, When lifted to his feet he! old the policeman that he had been @ssaulted and robbed of $5 by two wo+ men, both of whom were dressed in deep mourning A few minutes later the man saw two ‘women down the street ard, with the policeman, wtarted in purmuilt. ‘ke chaso led through Nostrand avent Myre, and thenee to Sendford 6! where the women disuppegred While Stringham avns searching the) hovses in the vicinity the man disap- peared, The voliceman secretod him- eelf i: a doorway, and soon two women appeared, He followed thom to No, 724 Myrtle then under arrest, was found $® avenue and placed On the Burnett women io ville The police are néw searching for the man who said he was robbed, He ts middle-aged, has a sandy complexion) and wore & sutt of drak glotes and a light-weight overcoat AIC IMPORTER HS SUL FRACTURED Mansfield Either Fell or Was! Thrown from, Hotel Door —Porter Arrested. —— Burton Mansfield, seventy years old, fe wealthy importer and Secretary of the Tantiem Club, at No, % East Four-/ teenth street, 1s in Bellevue Hospital pwith a fractured skull, and Carl Fern- Wank, a porter at the Union Square Zoiel, was arraigned tn the Yorkville Police Court to-day as the result of a visit Mr, Manefleld paid the hotel early this moming when under the, influence lef liquor or knock-out drops. | ‘The police allege that Mr. Manafeld qwas thrown out of the Union Square |JHotel by Ferndank and thus received tthe injury that may cause his deat Proprietor Neumuller, of the ‘hotel, Is) certain bis employees are telling the truth when they say the aged importer @taggered out of his own accom and ‘ae! against a pillar of the portico. Mr. Manafield’s movements last night fare not known until he arrived in @ cab let the hotel about 2 o'clock this morn- fing, The cabman helped him to the [goor and told @ bellboy he was a quest, The bellboy helped Mr. Mansfield, who | was staggering, to the desk, where he gave bis name and asked for a room, "The clerk, according to Mr. Neumiller, ‘yas standing instructions not to allow intoxicated persons to take a room or to Mpuy drinks at the bar, When Mr, Mansfield was refused accommodations he tried to go to the bar, according to thhe hote} people and was told to leave She place tater Arthur Taylor, of No, @7i East Hleventh street, when passing the place saw Mr, Mansfeld lying un- conscious near the door, He told the eens and an ampulence we es ev ing from 8 peared to de ull and he @ serious fracture of the &! was 6 the hospital, In ie clothing were found $780 In cash, a gold watch, a diamond stickpin ‘and two diamond rings. He was dressed ldn evening clothes, top hat and opera ‘cloak and had every appearance of pros- }werlty. ‘ lige arrested Ferndank the { mtn denton he ad misused Mr, Mane- field, Proprietor Newmuller sald to-day: “AIL my employees have been with me for years and 1 have the greatest faith In them, I belleve what they say of this affair and am convinced * r, Manaield coll, against @ pillar after ving the hotel," a fleld lives at No, 161 Beckford Btreet, Brooklyn, and has for many are been sat Sie Ip One. oiee )» where -gttice. for the Dusiness of ini Yerkes and ‘eat. . At the pffice to-day the only m to be found was « negro who lishing hefness. He said he had Ser (Mangtied for: ten years | early on Sunday morning near the spot |der this mor |‘London” Travelling Bags. ‘wor! ; and never knew him to drink, He closed the office and wi Away a8 goon as he beard of ho rér’s condition, Ferndank, ‘arraigned in York« ‘ville Polloe “waa paroled by Mug: trate Moss 4 cl of a repre. aa) of Mr. ‘uier, Detectives larning and Green, who arrested iim, ‘wald that the fault they found art os | remain in the eould be call SING STREET New Attack on Foreigners by Chinese Boycotting Mobs Is Feared, SHANGHAI, Dee, 19.—Armed guards and patrols are malutained here at every polnt ta cope with # pomwible Feo newal of the disturbances) The stresis ate flied with rowdles, The shops ‘are open, but looting Is greatly feared, The United States cruiser Baltimore will land a foros to-day, and the Brit- ish cruiser Diadem is sending five hun- dred men ashore. Other warships are| expeoted, and it Is tépofted that, Ger- ml&an troops are coming ngre from Kiao- chau, The Chinese newspaprrs say the rowdles proposed to take advantage of the mixed Court diopute to attack and loot the foreign settlement, FATALITY FOLLOWS MURDER. Son of Watcher's at Slain Man's Bier Burned During Their Abnence, (Bpectal to The Evening Wort.) WILKBS-BARRE, Pa, Dec. 18-The mystery surrounding the murder of John Salkus, of Port Griffith, early Sunday morning may be solved by the arrest to-day of Anthony Kanisky, the boom companion, whom they belleve is In love with Mrs. Salkus and kill Salkus, in order to get him out of the way, #0 he could marry the woman. The two men were last seen together where Salkus'’s body was found and| to-day the polloe say they found blood Stained clothes in Kanisky's room. Another f. ity followed the mur- While Charles Bar- rille y fire, thelr son Charles being burned to death, while | two other sons were injured by leaping from the windows of the house to es: cape the flam JAMES McCREERY & CO, Trunk Department, Basement Salesroom. A very: extensive stock of; leather articles,—s mal hand-hags,, travelling cases;-‘fitted travelling bags, etc,, suitable for hol- iday remembrance. Automobile Lunch Casesand Baskets,--various sizes, completely fitted, 1.50 to 65.00 Gentlemen's Sole Leather Hat Cases, 8,50, 21,00, 12,00 and 14,00 Made of pigskin, Allhand- sewn, Square “Box” shape with bellows top, Shirt folder and peckets inside, Lined with heavy, plaid linen, £8 MMe. cece: coccne 8000 20 seaeneevveses +2060! | | Oxford Club Bags, made} leathers, of imported | Linedwith calfskin, Hand. sewn,—with English frame and trimmings, Sizes rs, 16 and 17 inches, 7.50 Usual prices 9.00 and 10,00 Twenty-third Street, JAMES McCREERY & 60, Fans and Opera Glass Bags, 250,—imported Fans, Made of Silk Gauze, handsomely painted, Mountedon white bone or colored wooden sticks. These are extremely artistic and partica. larly suitable in color and decoration to havimontze with evening gowns, 3.75 each wvalue 5.75 , Opera Glass Bags,—of Lib- erty Silk art fabrics, Mounted on the’ latest frames, } This is an age of specialists, and it Reputation Dominates stands to reason that the one ) whorconcentrates his ambition, knowledge, skill and energy on the perfection of an artis “Jack of All Trades.” ¢ plano must obtain.a result impossible to the Aside from this. fact, his reputation means more and Is‘more necessary for him (o maintain than if he had other interests to fall back on. So much depends upon the quality of the material put in a piano, Its conscientious construction, its permanent artistic musical qualities, that it cannot be treated as ordinary merchandise and rushed through a factory like wooden spools to wind cotton. on, A piano is bought because of the quality of its voice, the music it gives, not because it has some showy lines that catch the eye and a hame unknown in the art world, needing explanation and apology. The conception and evolution of Sterl Pianos a ing are not the spasmodic outcome of a moment, but the result of nearly half a century of artistic and conscientious endeavor, Their reputation as the perfection of musical art is known from the Atlantic to the Pa- cific, from the frosts of Canada to the heat of the tropics, from the capitals of Europe to the homes of the Orient, When you buy a Ster- ling you buy a piano that holds.an exalted place because ‘of tested merit. THE BEST “PIANO Doesn’t Mean the Highest Priced, for the genius of its maker by knowledge and economy will outwit the skimper-in- -making almost every time. .,, Lhe Sterling Piano is not High priced, and yet by conscientious skill and originality in manufacturing, far seeing and economical meth- ods in management, it stands to-day grade pianos, You can't buy a musical satisfaction. We have a JOUR satisfies the most exacting musical critic, piano It is safe to buy. 'y at the very top of the strictly high- piano that will give you more’ lasting Magnificent Christmas Display of over 400 beautiful pianos from the richly inlaid Art Grand, that to the smallest-priced upright We Have Other Pianos “not Sterlings, that we: fully guarantee, $225, $250, $275 and’ $300, at $160, $175, $190, $200, If you. do not wish to pay cash you can take advantage of our monthly payment plan, which {s fair and liberal, » Sterling Piano. 518-520 Fulton Street, Cor. Hanover Place, Brooklyn. STORES FREE OF 249, 8, 228, 226, 227 GRAND ST, 164, 166, 168-and 0 SMITH ST., OPEN EVENINGS THIS WEEK. JALET “ BROTHERS The Big Credit FURNITURE, CARPETS, CLOTHING. Easiest Credit System in Greater New York. ALL GOODS DELIVERED WITHIN 100 MILES OF OUR CHARGE, Corner} Driggs Ave., \ Corner | Wyekort st, / House. BROOKLYN Special Sale of Morris Chairs at One-Halt actual value MORRIS CHAIRS—Oak and mahogany finish, and for solid comfort no bet- ter chair has ever ‘been manufactured, It-is a magnificent chair; special price, complete 3.99 with reversible cushions, i frames; $3Sevalues you can hi PULL LINE OF THE FAMOUS BINGHAMTON MORRIS CHAIRS We give you the best the market affords at the smallest price consistent with quality, Large 5-piece Parlor Sult, upholstered in panne plush, figured tapestry, silk damask or plush, Verona or silk velour Substantial These Ladies’ Desks are full size, golden oak or ma- hogany finish — J furnished inside with pigeon-holes for every convenience—three styles—take our word for it, they are worth $4.00 the world over; come and See them, Only one to a customer. Our price..,. 1,49 mrnsnAy RVENING, Drerenrn 19, 1988, FOUR DAYS FROM CHRISTMAS. ARE YOUR GIFTS CHOSEN? As the season of peace and goodwill draws near do you |means especially brilliant prices in a store so far from the °— “743 realize that there are only four more business days to Christ-| fashionable shopping district that rent is low. Yet no store five et mas? The Lambert stock of diamond and gold jewelry, |in town is more easily reached. r! af | watches, clocks, silverware, &c., is as fresh and varied as at By all means see our silver novelties, wonderfully ”, st the beginning of the season. We manufacture much of | pretty gifts that cost little and give great pleasure. Toilet fheno what we sell, and our hustling factory above the salesroom |sets and individual articles in shining abundance furnish .” pes | is constantly sending down reinforcements of goods to the |hundreds of suggestions for Christmas gifts, It is not too’) * Store. You pay factory prices for everything, and that late to have your selections laid away in our vaults, “vi 4 Ay CHOICE DIAMOND RINGS eo ® i eo The least costly of these diamond rings would be a fine present, The stones were chosen in Amsterdam by an expert in goldin many novel patterns, of which we show only.a few here, MOOI ' ' s ; gems; and imported direct by us. Hand-made mountings of solid 14-karat [m =i ae Ais tay Ne TIS : ‘ “alot Solid 14-karat gold * Solid 14-karat gold Solid 14-karat gold — Solld 14-karat gold Solld 44-karat gold Solid 44-karat gold Soll t4-karat gol wifes. 4 Taper Band Ring, Twin Ring, 2 fine Belcher Ring, fine fancy Ring, fine dia- Ring, fine diamond, Cluster Ring, 9 fine Hoop Ring, 5 fine ee ae fine diamond, $25. diamonds, $25.00. diamond, $30.00. —_ mond, $35.00, $30.00, diamonds, $45.00. 4 5,00, aba Others, $10.00 to Others, 15.00 to Others, ‘$18.00 to Others, $10.00 to Cithers, $10.00 to Others, $15.00 to ‘iamonds, $56. « eh }00.00, $500.00, $350.00, $150,00, $500.00, $500.00, Others up to $850, , aia) \e ete + ne! ne tony R= 3 is | on Dae g ; THN or, « oad Pv , Ge Solid 14-karat gold * Onn Cluster Ring, whole Solid t4-karat gold — Solid 14-karat gold — Solld 14-karat gold Soll 14-karat gold Sofld t4-karat gold Solid 44-karat gol@ hi 0% pearl centre, 10 fine Ring, fine diamond, Ring, fine diamond, Twin Ring, 2 fine 6-prong Tooth Ring, Hoop Na 3 fine Hoop Ring, 5 fine’ * * diamonds, $60.00, $76.00. $100.00. diamonds, $110.00. fine diamond, $125. diamonds, $125.00, 175.00, Others, $18.75 to Others, $10.00 ¢o Others, $10.00 to Others, $15.00 to Others, $15.00 to Others, $85.00 to 5.00 to”! “i 500.00, $500.00, $500.00. $500.00. $500.00, $500.00, 3) " bey ‘ i SIGNET RINGS A ° san, For the merry Christmas season of 1905 we have made solid) been a leading Lambert specialty, We could cover a page with ple. .,, rane gold signet rings that you will be glad to see if you are looking for | tures of our fine low-priced rings and still be far from the end of “i! #= something showy in this line and not expensive. They have long | the story. fd ye 90 VVYV Solid gold, mer- Solid gold, gro- Solid gold Iily pat- maid paitern, plain Solid gold, richly tesque heads, plain tern, plain top for top for monogram, chased, plain top for top for monogram, monogram, $5.00. 00, monogram, $7.50. $10.00. Others, $3 to $50. Others, $3 to $50. Others, $3 to $50. Others, $3 to 850. Black Forest Clocks. Cuckoo clocks from the Black Forest, carved with amazing spirit. Leaf and flower bud and heart represented with startling life- likeness, Good brass works. A fitting gift for a housekeeping couple and an ornament to any wall. We ask $12.00 for this one. Others from $3.75 to $59.00, ‘vy Solid gold Birth- Solid gold, mod- Solid gold,{ faney » day Signet Ring (dif- elled female forms, scroll pattern, plain.’ ferent flower for plain top for mono- top for monogram,.. each month), $5.50. gram, $10.00, 7.50, > Others, $8 to $50, im Others up to $50. — Others, $3 to $59. Imported Opera Glasses. All our opera glasses are imported direct, The lenses in thisapah are powerful. Pearl tops and sides, gilt slides; a fine present, and the price is only five dollars ($5), Other opera glasses, $3.00 ito | $35.00, Immense Assortment of Write Sterling for Silver 4 Novelties Ilustrated Illustrated Suitable Catalogue. for Catalogue. ¢ Christmas ; Presents. SOLID GOLD NOVELTIES. There 1s no limit to our assortment of gold novelties suitable as Christmas gifts, An inspection of our stock in all‘diness.wilt delight you, Heavy solid 14-karat Solid 14-karat gold, a" gold, rose fintsh Cigar rid Roman finish Cigar Solid 14- karat raat Cutter, fine dtamond,. «fH Old s4-enrat gold, rose finish’ Cutt, taney: chased Rapee er, fine diamond, fioih TH ay Ror sane see ‘ Tie Clasp, fancy pattern, $0.75. Others, pis yl - Clasp, snake pattern, fine diamond, $13.50. Others, in solid gold, $1.75 up- ward, $10. Others, In solid chased border, $5. In solid gold, $4.50 B Md, $4.50 4, gold, $4.50 upwar Others, $1.75 up- ward, up. Heavy solid 14-karat gold Magic Pencil, varlé gated design, $15.00. Others, $5.75 up, Heavy solid 14-karat gold, Roman fin- ish Match Safe, fine diamond of good Heavy solid 14-karat gold, Roman o: lished, P ‘ald § i size, $50, Others, in solid gold, $15 Kl se, LT. 9076 up. apart 3 Christmas Hui Christa i | tan ANU FACTURING Corner, Retailers and !mporters, vn THIRD AVE., COR. 58TH ST. Open To-Night and Every Evening in December,