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BURGLAR OUTFOOTS FREDERICK LOESER, POLE IN HOT IRLEN CASE Bowls Over Citizens in His Path and Dodges Through Apartment Houses. _—. DOZENS JOIN PURSUIT. Thief Finally Escapes, but Whether He Got Apy Plun- der Is Not Known, @evera! policemen of the West One Mundred and Twenty-ftth treet station ‘Who often bonst of thelr aprinting abtl- ity are not saying much to-day, just because « burglar detected in the act ©f robbing an apartment on West One Hundred and Thirty-fourth street es- aped not only the police but scores of Citizens who joined in the chase. jes Burrus and his family occupy the second-floor apartment at No. 21 West One Hundred and Thirty-fourth street. The family 1s away, and Mrs, Hawkins, another tenant in the bullding, @aw a man in the place yesterday, She Rotified the janitor, Robert Brown, who stationed his wife at the front door of the butlding and then went to get the burglar. The burgiar saw Brown first and fied down the front fire-eacape, dropping ten feet into the street. Mra. Brown grabbed ‘im, but he knocked her down and fied. At Eighth avenue another woman tried to stop him, but he wrenched a parasol out of her hands and hit her on the head with tt, continuing his flight along Eighth avenue. GAINS TIME BY DIVING THROUGH WINDOW. Peliceman McGhan joined in chase, ‘whe fugitive turned in: Hundred and = Thirty-thint ss knocked down a plumber's helper fried to stop him, and at St Nicholas avenue darted into a basament. Mc- @han followed in time to see his quarry ecale @ rear fence and dash through the carpenter shop of Benson Bros., at No. 34 West One Hundred and Thir- ty-fourth street. The burglar ran back te One Hundred and Thirty-second etreet, pursued by @ big crowd, with @everal policemen. ‘Then he ran into the arms of @, H. Latthie, @ butcher, of No, 2186 Second evenua bx managed te wrigste loose, He turned into West One Hundred and Twenty-cighth street, but the pursuit ‘wee getting close, and he ren up the a@tepe at No. it, swung himacif over the refling, and plunged head foremost through @ window. Charles F. Abbott, aged seventy-cight, was eitting in the window esieep in a chair and was ienocked over by the fusitive. There was a minute's delay before Abbott could gather hie wits and admit the pursu 0 the house, and the thief of st. He darted through bed @ ten-foot fence and fled through the Rosemere apartment West One Hundred and Twenty: | mth street. The hallooy saw him| going, but took mp chances by trying to | stop him. By the time the pursuers got there ‘all trace of him was lost. No one knows whether the thief got any plunder. HAD LOOKED OVER GROUND AS A “DEAF MUTE.” ‘The thief was smooth shaved and ap- Parently about twenty-five years old. He wore a brown sult and had sandy the heir, The One Hundred and Thirty-| f fourth street house ts occupied by ne- Groes, and tio thief had gone from oor to door knocking. When he found anybody at home he represented him- | eelt as @ deaf mute, A jimmy was| found in the Burrus apartment and a } Panama hat wes ca when the burglar ju eacape. tured in the atreet nped from the firo Aeroplane Smashes Grandstand VALENCIA, Spain, Aug. L—A speed- | (ag aeroplane rammed the grandetand @t the aerodrome here to-day causing | the collapse of a portion of the stand. | NOTED MERCHANT DES IN GERMAN Founder of Brooklyn Firm Which Carries His Name— Retired 14 Years Ago. , ° News of the death of Prefiertck toe- York to: Mr. Loeser was one of the pioneer merchants of Brookiyn and founder of the firm of Frederick Loeser & Co., though he had not been actively connected with the firm since 1887. ‘He was born in Mergentheim, Wurtem- burg, in 1838, and after learning the trade of fringe maker came to America with $2.60 in hia pocket. He took up ith relatives in Morgan- but abandoned that shortly yours inter he want to Louleville ag| ‘oe, United, salesman for @ wholesale clothing house, ser in Stuttgart, Germany, reached New | ¢er, ‘York to work for 6. M. Peyser, an im- porter, ' Mr. Loeser married Matilda Dinkelap! and with her brother Moritz opened a small embroidery and trimming store at No. 7 Fulton Brooklyn, in 18, and tn 1868 opan branch etore at No. 73 Broadway, Manhattan, In 196 Mr. Looser sold hie interest in the Manhat- tan store and devoted himeelf to the, Brooklyn business, | In 1870 he moved to larger quarters at Fulton and Tillery streets, and soon af: | ter that took Louis and Henry Liebmann \ and his brother, Gustav Loeser, into Partnership. In 1887 the present store at Fulton end Bond streets was occu- pled. When Mr. Loeser gave up active con- Nection with the firm, John Gibb, who died in 1905, became head of the firm. Walter Gibb, a son of John Gibb, ts the Dresent head of the firm. Mr. Looser leaves a widow and two fons, Gustave and Vincent, and a daugh- Emily, He hed lived in Germany | for some years, and it te not known! ‘whether his body will be brought to this country for buried NO CONNECTION with GREENHUT-SIR¢ TWO MAMMOTH F Buicoincs, J-B.Gree ———<—_—___ Kaights of Cotumbue Meet, | DETROIT, Aug. 1—With the oeledra- tion of @ solemn high mass by Right Rev. Edwant ely, auxiliary bish- Op Of the diocese of Detroit, the annual National Convention of the Knights of Columbus opened here today. It was estimated that before evening 10,000 de tag ane ra €rom ail sections of Every Section Thickly Strewn with Green-Reduction-Tage! thousands more: Reductions Average Our Spring 150 Nessau, Cor, Spruce Twelve spectators were injured. The @viator escaped unharmed. Pumps conceivable. wut You Can Buy $3.50 and $4.00 Values in Women’s Madame Just a once-in-awhile opportunity, that’s all. 1217 pairs, to be exact, of the most stylish and beautiful Women’s Pumps, of this season’s make; in Gun Metal, Tan Russia Calf and Patent Leather, trimmed with gros grain silk and leather bows. Made on the exclusive Duchess last. They won't last long. Would admonish you to be prompt in coming. All sizes—Basement, at $2.00, . MEANS STANDARD OF MERIT 6th Ave. and 20th St. NEW YORK, The Man in the Tower Announces His Sale Beginning Wednesday Morning We Will Place on Sale Two and Three Piece Suits At the Following Reductions: Our $20 Suits reduced to $14.50 Our $25 Suits reduced to $16.50 Our $30 Suits reduced to $22.50 Our $35 Suits’ reduced to $25.50 Our $40 Suits reduced to $27.50 All Made for This Season's Business Weber a Héilbroner Pad ead Fifth Avenue FURNITURE Co CHOICE OF ANY OF and corners; large hinges; good S ARTICLES WITH lock; two black sole-leather straps PURCHASE OF over body; deep tray, with hat They go on sale to-day. ONE-THIRD. ‘ Mission Rockers—as illustrated; solid oak; Early English finish; full spring seats; cov- ered with Spanish leatherette; 84 regularly $6; sale price. Solid Oak Rockers—as illustrated; pressed carving on posts, border of seat and back; d Ss pty | Suiiimeane. Platter bea There i ith S) leatherette; Early Eng- re is an ummer lish finish; regularly $8; sale pl = 6 THERE WILL Excellent - Wearing Seam- less Velvet Rugs—regu- terre 16.25 High-Grade Velvet and Axminster Rugs —regu- larly $24.51 $19.50 Ati cseeee WO..seveee teeeeees DON’T MISS Our Mid- summer Clearance Sale of fix OUR MAIN BUILDING| MAIN BUILDING 27 New, Cor. Exchange Pi, Week-End or Short Trip Trunks—made of basswood; canvas- covered; hardwood slats, steel-bound; sheet-steel bottom; good lock. Sizes..... 28 30 32 34 36 J Regularly. 25 $3.65 $4.00 $4.40 $4.85 | gt f Tomorrow. 50 $2.85 $3.15 $3.60 $3.95 | Reguiarty...) The Traveler Trunks—-covered with | Tomorrow... oil-painted canvas; hardwood slats; steel-bound; 7! -inch steel clamps box; regularly $6185 5550 - | tomorrow = Light-weight Japanese Suit Cases made EXTRA STRONG; solid lea- 51.35 (MAIN Building, Basement.) ther-capped corners; stro each side of brass lock; MAIN BUILDING Clearance 66 saeco “Barefoot Sandals” Our sale, tomorrow, of barefoot sandals for boys, girls and children will deal with an assortment of 20,000 pairs. This is the entire surplus stock of one of THE. LARGE MANU- FACTURERS OF BAREFOOT SANDALS IN THE WORLD. We bought them at a price that enables us to offer our custom- ers, tomorrow, ABSOLUTELY THE BEST BARGAIN in high-grade barefoot sandals known to the retail trade of New York, Leathers are the best of tan calf, patent leather and black calf; soles either flexible or welted, as may be de- sired; at least 20 styles available for choosing. Girls’ and Boys’ Barefoot Sandals—with two straps; closed at sides; good all- Girls’ and Boys’ Barefoot and Ankle-Strap Sand als—kid- MAIN Building, Second Ploor MAIN BUILDING: Hams and Bacon Coffees and Teas Fresh Fruits A v! ec E F NCY MARACAIBO COP DANAHY'S IRISH STYLE FEE—4% ibs, @1; 92¢ 20N- Me belied 23¢ i [ 24e GUAARAL, WOCin AND |] DOW BS GfiLkldRaTED ANY COvERE ar rad yi (Oye Sore B5e |B 18%¢c PAVORITE BLEND’ UF CANVASED HAMS 91 @ FE a; 25e MILD HAMS— SUGAR CURED 164¢ BREAKFAST COCOA 16c FAMILY TEAS order; B-id. ced 81,65; 3 Ine The daintiest Pump PURE Fountain quality; 3-ib oan, #1; ‘id. can Ibe Pure Olive Oil Premaine Brand French Olive oll Wy Summer Drinks i] 1 MATTHEW'S RASPBERRY for genera] fog. 280 box... Jam & Marmalade PURB RASPBERRY | WHOLE-HEAD RICP-—the fan. euntaln quality) olest’ grown} 3c i 220, 10 Ibe, tiSer B Iba... 9c THE EVENING WORLD, TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, ¥911, Double Bd Green Trading Stamps With Purchases Made Before 12 0’ Clock EL COOPER @ BOTH SIDES OF 67 AVE. UT Pres 18" 8187 STS_NEW YORI. Greenhut Building~ 4-Piece Solid Oak Misston Suites--as il 34 inches long, 24 inches wide; substantial and artistic; rocker, armchair, table; regularly $25; sale price Six Offerings of 9x12 ft. Rugs ‘ood choosing in these rugs NOW, but at the rate they are going BE NONE LEFT in a few days! —9x12 ft. room size; regularly $22.50; $ specially priced for tomorrow, at..... Finest Seamless Axminster Ruge—the most finished and | Oriental Pattern Seamless | Elegant Seamless Wilton Ruge—in all luxurious product of the Jacquard loom; neyer before sold under price, reduced A “‘Sterling’’ Axminster Rug Leather Suit Cases--extra good value; large and roomy; sole-leather-capped corners; neat handle; English brass + snap lock; neatly lined; straps top $ and body ; regularly $4.25; tomorrow Sole-Leather Bag, Oxford Style—English brass lock, set in frame; sole-leather- capped corners on bottom; leather- lined; deep side pocket; choice of sizes 14 to 18 inches; regularly $6 to $7.50; tomorrow cloth Housekeepers Are Buying Here—'0300,f2°% Hence, if YOU have an eye to the “main chance,” don’t FAIL to come HERE, tomorrow, for this Lockwood Bleached and Unbleached Sheetings—this popular standard grade at less than wholesale prices. A Yard. 45-Inch Brown Pillow Casing . .114gc 45-Inch Bleached Pillow Casing... 0... ..5 6-4 Brown Sheeting 6-4 Bleached Sheeting 7-4 Bleached Sheeting 8-4 Bleached Sheeting .... 9-4 Bleached Sheeting .... 10-4 Bleached Sheeting Cheese Cloth and Muslins- of about 6,000 yards of fine of bleached muslin and cheese ieces are slightly me solid-leather soles; sizes 2 to 10 39 lined and Goodyear-welt soles; soiled; values 7c to 9c a yard; 5 c on Cc atent leather, tan Rupee ff Ati iin wi ic flexibleor| black calf; sizes 21010 an 5 ane Ord welted soles; sizes 3107 and 6 98 11 to 2; $1.50 and $2 69 peat or Telephone Orders to 11; $1.50 and $2 grades; at.. JOC grades; at were Je Look for qe Many Other Special Offerings in Our BASEMENT, Tomorrow. Monthly Sale of Staple Groceries New Potatoes Pa Long Island stock; w ie dry Alyn Gee 18 ibe, $1.74 45c GILLARD'S ENGLISH SAUCE, Bs 120 4 § rem dus bottle, 2OC Pilisbury’s Best Flour Gold Meda! flour, Fountain Premium patent flour ‘4 Vays MOTHER'S TOAS CORN PLAKES — 6 (MAIN Bullding, Thied Ploor.) sees 2be -odd lot rade illustrated; weathered finish; tabie remreeerh 542.50) a 0822. (GREENHUT Building, First Floor.) Our Entire Stock at % Price and Less Short-Trip & Standard Trunks, Bags, Suit Cases Our Railroad Kockabout ‘Trunke—all-riveted; made of good quality basswood; canvas-covered; waterproof; large brass clamps and corners; heavy hardwood slats; edges bound with steel rivets; linen-lined; deep top tray, with hat box; extra dress tray; extra good value. Ticking—fine feather-proot finished ticking; 25¢ quality; yard Table Felt—silence cloth; the heavy fleeced cotton kin 4 39. inches wide; 59c quality; at c Pillow Cases—1,000 only in this lot;| Pillow Cases— two sizes, 42 and 45 inches by 36] Special, each........ MMe and 13¢ inches before hemming; made of] Shects— heavy bleached soft-finished mus-| special, 42c, 56e, lins; not more than 1 dozen to al each..... 3 Cand 59c reason that the alues and MONEY-SA customer; regularly 12¢ and Ae each; ates cece ee ty No Mail or Telephone Orders Filled, Bed Spreads-—-white crochet hemmed bed spreads-—just one of the many Sets of J°4- Complimentary Stamps : Will Be Distributed Free, Wednesday, in Our MAIN Building (As many sets as are requested will b: given.) bution in Ladies’ Parlor, 4th Floor, MAIN. BUILDING. Onty 100 Free Stampa Good in Any One Book. Our “‘Greater” Midsummer Furniture Sale and “Companion” Sales (s2vsiarsszsi|| lying the ‘Acid-Test” jf NGS. and inspect the following offerings—and | Living Room Furniture are a anes) BS Ls Wilton Velvot Ruge—reg- Women’s Dresses, Suits, Coats ‘MAIN BUILDIN( One Sha, More Sale, Tomorrow, ane 4 36 38 rn) You couldn't buy one of *"$10.50 $11.00 $11.50 $12.00 $12.50 et Neer oe : $9.00 $9.50 $10.00 $10.50 $11.00 | | WHERE ELSE tor Le jou would be asked MORE. he lot includes: 12-inch hand bags, with three useful fittings. Chic imported bags in assorted colors and with long cord handles. leather metal frames. #5 MAIN BUILDING: Muslins, Pillow Cases, Sheets, Bed Spreads Remarkable Bargains In Our August Sale, Tomorrow satin-| Rival Brand Sheets and Pillow Cases ——2,000 dozen of this well-known brand of sheets and pillow cases in this sale at less than manufactur- er's cost; DO NOT FAI. TO SE- CURE SOME OF THEM, standard fancy 19¢ bleached, we are offering; for full-size 79 at. beds; $1 grade; each...... ci 3 (MAIN Building, Basement.) Filled, Ask for @t@é Green Trading Stamps —We Give Them Mercure Three-Star r Old Crow Whisky Cognac Brandy Kentucky's finest disti Bottled and at the tat sold nearly every distillery of Vve Rogee wher $3.50 a gation and 81 « quart, special American Whiskies Warranted Strictly Pure bottle Hermitage rye.8 Treadmill Club House 10, H. B. Kirk & Co.'s g Old Crow Ff 0 MAIN BUILDING: Wines and Liquors 2.44; quart bottle price, gal., full 69¢ YALE COCKTAILS battan and Martini; of the finest eld li 81.25 quart By the California Wines By the Gallon. PORT, SHERRY, ANGELICA, MUSCATEL, . and TOKAY from$2.50 to $1 from & to ¢ from$1.50 t je | Reduced from 81 88 58 6 bottles, $4.50; bottie LY “Everything for the Home” ir ——o Py Early English Rockers—as solid oak; full spring seats and yphol- stered backs; covered with Spanish §, leatherette; regularly $9; sale price, 6 | Arm Chairs to match—as illustrated; §, regularly $9; sale price 6 (GREBNHUT Building, Third Floor.) 14.75 - the new solid-color and atl-over effects; regularly $39.50 $2950 to $42.50; at.. Stylish Hand Bags Shown; Thi 49e¢ Included in This at Black 10-inch bags with oxidized silver - plated (MAIN Building, Mata Floor.) Special Sheets—not more than’ 1 (C} "dozen to a customer; size 81x90 be- fore hemming; soft-fAnished, Sheets, at manufacturer’ made to retail at 79¢ ew No Mail or Telephone Ordera Distri- Reductions Average ONE-THIRD. iMustrated; SOF Te ee ee eS round-thread muslin For Wednesday and Thursday. J. & F. Martell’s Genuine 3-Star Cognac Brandy Bottled in France; sold In other stores at 81,75 & bottle; here, ‘Guinness’ Extra Dublin Stout Bottled in Dublin. special barrel of 8 doaen 818; dozen Barrel of 10 dozen nips, 10.15; 81.25 dozen nips .. D (MAIN Building, Third Floor) So atayreonme