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i "was on detached duty @ large part of “Anvestigate communications containing ‘ ‘Im November, 1911, he went home sick ACUSED CAPTAN SHFISBLANETI WHITELIEHT CAR Corcoran, on Trial, *Says Dwyer Should Have Known of Special Detail. DENIES GRAFT RUMOR. “Collecting” in West One Hun- dredth Street Station Not Shown in Evidence. Inepector John F. Dwyer, Czar net | the White Lights, swore on the witness etand to-day before Deputy Police Com- missioner Walsh that he had confidence in the veracity of Capt. Patrick Cor- coran, and, ten minutes later, took issue with the captain as to the mat- tera discussed at the Interview when the rumor began to run through the underworld that primitive, old fash- foned Tenderloin methods of collecting tribute were in vogue at the West One Hundredth street station. Corcoran, who was on trial aa an out- growth of these rumors, teatifiel In connection with assigning Patrolman Jobn J. Skelly, the alleged “collector,” to special duty, that he had been told by Capt. John L. Zimmerman, who preceded tim in command of the sta- tion, that Dwyer had given permission for the transferring of Skelly from quad to squad. Further, he said, he had asked Inspector Dwyer for cor- roboration of this and had obtained it. DWYER DENIES THAT SKELLY WAS MENTIONED. This interview, according to Capt. Corcoran, took place Oct. 7, four days after he had relieved Capt. Zimmer- sy for the in- glance at the oran, “that Skelly apector to have records,” suid the time. Capt. Zimmerman told me he i complaints. The inspector was at the station several times and should have known.” “I remember the interview perfectly,” Inspector Dwyer testified tater. ‘The mame of Skelly wae never rules of the department. f 7 that I firet heard Skelly was being ‘used 10 collect money from women and began my investi; \d ‘There is no direct charge of grafting against any of the accused officials, they being cited technically for infringe ment of department rules. John Quinn, an attorney, who ap- peared for Capt. Corcoran, was unsuc- Ceusful in an effort to have the case Guashed. Deputy Commissioner Walsh reserved decision and began the hear- Ang of the case against Capt. Zimatcr- | ‘man, who pleaded not guilty through ! his counsel, Louis J. Grant. It is charged against Capt. Zimmerman that tye failed to make proper entries in the desk blotter, changed Skelly’s assign- ment and made false reports, RECORDS MAKE SKELLY AP. PEAR “LOST” FOR TWO DAYS. Capt. Zimmerman, who has held his venk for the last seven of his twenty- @iz years’ service on the force, admit- ted at once that he had had no permia- Sion, either from a Commissioner or 8 inspector, to assign Skelly to special aaty. “If you want to know the real rea- fon, it’s this,” he said on the witness “Skelly has been a sick man. and he wasn't able to be back on duty egain until May. Then he came to me end explained that he had stomach ible and wanted to have his work ‘as light as possible. I tried him On the investigation of communications aad he did so well and proved #o in- @qsirious that I continued him pn It.” It was brought out that Skelly's du- tas were apparently irregular. In Sep- damber it seemed from the records, for two whole days he had been “lost.” pending against Lieutenants Alfred. Mason, Alphonse 8 Rheume, coli a te BARONESS QUOTES MORGAN COOL ON WORLD PEACE. Austrian Woman Says Magnate Told Her He Had No Interest in the Matter, VIENNA, Dec. %—The Baroness Bertha von Suttner, head of the Euro- ean peace movement, in a letter re- welved here to-day stated that J. - pont Morgan, the American financier, got an «tvocate of world peace. The Smith, his son, to whom Smith trans- ferred tho property in 18%, when an action for divorce brought by the elder Smith aginst his second wife was pend> ing, Smith sot the divorce and married a third time. The son was thirteen years old at the time of the transfer of the property, ‘The father says ht and his son, after the boy became of age, attempted to have the deed destroyed, but when he sought to obtain a loan on the premises he found the deed had been recorded, Smith says that his son and ts third wife are guilty of actions he does not condone, The property 1s said to be worth about $90,(00. Smith wants a court order for the cancellation of the deed and surrender of the property, It ‘x sald that the son will fight to retain poasession of the property and that he will be backed by Smith's third wife WATERS IANO Founded 1845 Horace Waters & Co. now offer the largest and {most elegant stock of pianos and player-pianos ithey have shown in 67 years. If you want to get a thoroughly good reliable piano of standard make you will be safe to buy a new model Waters. The tone, action and workmanship are as near perfection as it is possible to find in any piano and the durability of the Waters Pianos is abso- lutely guaranteed. We will make ‘A Special Offer of low prices and easy terms on the following leaders: Style A—Waters Upright is a strictly up-to-date piano, notable for its all- round excellence. Its chief characteristic is a rich, deep, full tone with fine singing quality. Price ” $950 on payments of $7 Per Month and no charge for interest or extras. Also Style 85—Chester Piano The very best low-priced piano that ean be bought, The case is handsome mahogany, the tone is sweet and brilliant and the piano is warranted to be durable. Price $190 on payments of only $5 Per Month without interest. Stool, cover, tuning and deliv- ery free. Style 5—Player-Plano with full scale, 88 notes and automatic tracker. A most excellent and up-to- date player-piano that is simple and easy to play. \Price only $390 on payment of $8 Per Month Baroness, “a0 is on tour of the United States in the interest of International Peace, said she went to New York wmed with @ letter of introduction to | the magnate. "Mr Morgan recetved me in his office, sve wrote, “and quickly informed me bat be had not the slightest interest wm World peace.” Bae Sia it FATHER SUES HIS SON IN ROW OVER PROPERTY. Long Island Hotel Man Says His Third Wife Sides With Stepson, MINEOLA, L. L, Dec. 9—Benjamin ¥. Smith, who for a number of years gonducted a hotel on the Merrick road at Freeport, has brought an action in the Bupreme Court to recover title to the betel. The tithe ta vested tn Howard ||\without interest. Bench ‘and 12 rolls of music free.| ; Our three stores will be | | Open Evenings until January first. Horace Waters &Co. Three Stores: |134 Fifth Ave., near 18th St. 127 W. 42d St., near B’way 254 W. 125th St., ar.8th Ave 34th Street 23rd Street dames McCreary & C0. Jamas McCreery REAL LACES & NECKWEAR. 25 to 50% less than usual prices. A rare collection of Real Laces in modern and antique designs. Real Duchesse......... 1.45 to 8.50 a yd. Real Duchesse and Point Laces. ........60005 5.95 to 25.00 a yd. Real Point Venise...... 1.25 “ 19.75 “ ° Real Bruges..........- 2.25 “ 10.50“ “ Real Point...... er 4.00 “ 30.00“ “ ’ Real Cluny and Filet... 25¢ “ 9.25 “ “ Real Valenciennes...... 20c “ 9.00“ “ Real Point Milan...... 2.00“ 6.95“ “ Macrame and Bohemian Lace Collars in a large variety of shapes and designs..2.425 to 9.75 Irish Crochet Round Collars.2.25 “ 6.75 Irish Crochet Yokes ........ 2.95 “ 9.75 Irish Trimmed Jabots........ 1.25 “ 10.50 Irish Stocks....... fa vinatie pee 1.25 “ 2.95 On Tuesday and Wednesday. WOMEN’S WAISTS. Stripe Voile, Fancy Brocaded Silk and all-over Lace Waists. value 6.75, 4.95 Discontinued lines of Chiffon Waists in _ various styles and colors,— trimmed with lace. Incomplete sizes. value 5.95, 3.95 Large variety of Shirtwaists, including Chif- fon, Messaline, Crepe de Chine, Meteor, all-over Lace and Voile, at moderate prices. In Both Stores, HANDKERCHIEFS. The regular stock is complete with a large as- sortment of Handkerchiefs for Men and Women, at attractive prices. In Both Stores, Men’s Pure Linen Handkerchiefs with or without initial. 2.90 to 5.75 doz. Women’s Irish Linen Handkerchiefs...... 75c, 1.45 to 4.50 half doz. Children’s Colored Handkerchiefs......... box of 3, 25c DECORATIVE NOVELTIES. Imported hand-embroidered Photograph Frames. formerly 3.75 to 9.75 5 to 6.’ Gold Decorated Scrap Baskets, silk lined... In Roth Store: formerly 16.50, 9.50 Handkerchief and Glove Boxes,— made of Brocade, trimmed with gold braid. 1.00 value 1.50 Pillow Slips, made of Brocade or Velour.... special, 1.50 RIBBONS. Superior quality self-colored Fancy Ribbon in a range of dainty colors. In Both Stores, 16 1, Wide... cscccsss value 85c, 45c a yd. 54% “ to match “$00, 29c “ “ 634 inch Dresden Ribbon in a variety of colors. value 30c }©=—- 35sec a yd, Extensive assortment of narrow Holiday Ribbon, Nos. 1 to 5. 14c to 45c a piece CORSETS. In Both Stores, Cc. B. a la Spirite. Excellent. models for slender, medium and well- developed figures. 1.00, 1.50, 2.00 to 5.00 Models for average figures, made of Coutil and daintily flowered Batiste and Coutil. 3.50 and 5.00 Models for stout figures with double boning and three pairs of hosesupporters attached. 2.50 and 3.00 34th Street 23rd Street THE EVENING WORLD, MONDAY, DEVUEMBER 9, 1912. gta) 0% fransh the a hi 34th Street 23rd Street On Tuesday and Wednesday. USEFUL HOLIDAY GIFTS. Complete assortments of Fancy Blankets, Travelling Rugs and Automobile Robes, at popular prices. Blankets and Comfortables, at reduced prices. Fine White California Fleece Blankets,—full size. 4.75, 5.75, 6.75 and 8.50 pair Comfortables —Comfortables Figured Swiss top, _ cotton filled. ...2.00 each “Silk Mull top,“ Es “Silk Mull * 1160 “ wool filled....5.50 “ FINE FURNITURE. In Both Stores. Considerably Reduced. Bedroom Suites. Colonial Suites, including Bureau, Chiffonier, Toilet Table, Massive Napoleon double size Bed- stead, all of fine mahogany. 110.00 regularly 180.00 Mahogany Bedroom Suites,—Bedstead with 34 length posts, Bureau, Chiffonier and Toilet Table all with large plate glass mirrors and dust proof drawer partitions. Suite with double size bed.............5 175.00 regularly 237.00 Suites with twin size beds... ........... 200.00 regularly 287.00 Dining Room Suites. Sheraton Suite with broad band inlay, made of fine Cuban mahogany,— Sideboard, China Closet, Service and Extension Tables. 165.00 regularly 202.50 Fine Chippendale Suites of mahogany, richly carved,—Sideboard, China Closet, Service and Extension Tables. _ regularly 276.00, 225.00 CURTAINS & DRAPERY MATERIALS. In Both Stores. Exceptional Values. French Lace Curtains in White and Arab..... 4.25, 7.50, 12.50 pair formerly 6.50, 10.00 and 16.50 Bed Sets,—single and full sizes.............. 8.75, 12.50, 16.75 set formerly 15.00, 17.50 aad 21.00 Filet Lace Panels......... 11.50 to 45.00 Orders taken to fit any size window. _ IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC CRETONNES. V Less than regular price. 15c, 35c and 5Oc a yd. formerly 30c to 1.25 50 inches wide, 95c, 1.45 and 1.95 a yd. formerly 2.00 to 4.00 Short lengths at 14 less than regular prices. Handsome Squares for Pillows and Chair Seats. : special, 50c, 75c, 1.00, 1.25 $1 inches wide, ORIENTAL RUGS. The entire stock, including Carpet sizes, At 20% to 50% Reduction. Kermanshah in light colors. Average size 4x 6.6. formerly 75.00 to 100.00, 50.00 Extra large size Mosul, Kurdistan and Antique Daghestan Hall Rugs. Average size from 3.6 x 12 to 4.6 x 10 ft. formerly 75.00, 42.00 Extra quality Sarouk Rugs. Average size 3x5 ft. Antique Mosul Rugs, extra good quality. Size about 4 x 7 ft. 25.00 and 35.00 regularly 35.00 to 50.00. Antique Mosul Rugs, —extra large size........ 15.00 and 19.50 regularly 25.00 and 30.00. Small Antique Daghestan Mats and Bokhara saddlebags.... 7.50 and 10.00 regularly 10.00 to 18.00, DOMESTIC RUGS. Complete line of the best Wilton, Axminster and Velvet Rugs, ranging in size from 22.2 x 36 in. to 11.3 x 15 ft. : 3.90 to 97.50 Purchases will be held, upon request, for Holi- day delivery. 34th Street 23rd Street * Formerly A. T. Stewart & Co. Broadway, Fourth Avenue, Eighth to Tenth Street A Christmas Offering of 500 Women’s Tailored Suits $25 Grade at $11.78 Some of the suits tomorrow at $11.75 were actually offered us at wholesale at $24.50 as a special value a couple of weeks ago. Many of the mate:ials are importea—zibelines, a heavy whipcord serge, as well as others, include rich qualities of plain and two-toned cheviot, suitings and cven some of Worumbo broadcloth. The coats are of proper length, straight or cutaway with velvet square or mannish collars and little touches which give character. Linings are of Persian printed silk covered shields. are interlined. All are absolutely fresh and new and fine and for this reason, we suggest them as gifts. Look over your list and see if there is not one of your friends who would be delighted with such a remembrance. Every size from $1 to 42. The lot cannot be dupli- cated, so we hope you can come or plain satin, plain silk and and get your choice as early. fine brocades, neaily all with as possible. s This brand-new Christmas purchase, shared in by our two stores, was caused by a firm of suit man- ufacturers dissolving partnership. Subway floor, Old Building. Many, ™ 25c, 50c and $1 Leather Gifts These are the gifts which always sell out quickest and should be chosen first. Nothing is more useful nor finer looking for a small sum than a gift of leather from the Wana- maker Store. We have imported thousands of unusual and useful leather novelties for any price at or above 25c. Impossible to tell you how good-looking they are—the beauty of the leather and the gayety of the red, or blue, or green, or purple, or richness of the black. Impossible to list even a tenth of them. Far better for you to see the collection and get your own suggestions. Hasty line pads with calendars, or Leather clocks with perpetual cal- stamp boxes or pencil on # loop to endar and loose memo leaves, $1.50 hang them up by. Memo pads with spring pencil. Pads for daily orders. Telephone books, alphabetically Daily reminders with calendars. arranged. At-home day pads. Dressing cases, leather lined, with Diaries, some with gold edges. five fittings $2.25. Odds and ends boxes. Stickpin boxes, 50¢ and 85c. Books for recipes. Three folding coat hangers in English with German, French, or leather box, St. ; Italian, in 50¢ dictionaries. , Handy boxes arith twine,’ tags Any quantity of sewing cases. glue and rubber bands, 81.50. Oper bags with mirror bottoms. Children’s hand bags of auto Men's or women's traveling leather eather, 0c. slippers, $1. Men's collar bags, 50c. Spiece library sets, $1; two-piece Special Tables, Second, Fourth pect lad , and Subway floors, Old Building 50,000 Yards Silk Dress and Waist Patterns 35c to $3.25 Yard which have been selling heretofore at $1 to $7.50. Including «ustinguished importations, fine velvets and a number of fancy silks. Allin Christmas boxes upon request. Main Aisle and Silk Rotunda, Old Building. 3 Fine Gifts for the Bedroom A Wanamaker Special Colonial style brass bedstead with eight coats of lacquer, except on the part of foot board which has ten coats, making it extra durable. Price $11.25, regularly 14, A Colonial style of brass bedstead with square top rail, handsomely trimmed. Price $22, regularly $34. ‘A continuous-post style of bedstead. Price $22, regularly Seventh Gallery, New Building. Standard Authors’ Books in Sets The Wanamaker Book Store's facilities and service are the largest in the world, and our close association with the publishers naturally enables us to seize upon the larger oppor tunities offered when the publishers have overlots to dispose of. All of the sets listed here are well printed on good paper, durably bound, and suitable for gifts or your own library, Balzac, 18 vols. Dickens, 15 vols. Teather ‘bid.3 Dickens (extra tar o : 4 leather Bud, $34. Fliot (St. James e: 34 leatner, Hy./ Hawthorne, 25 vol ‘loth, $1u, Hugo, 10 vols... iia iae cloth, $1 Charles Lamb, life and works, 8 vol . cloth, 8 5.5) leather, $12.50 leather, $ 8.0. cloth, $7.00 leather, $12.56 tt, Stevenson, 10 vols. Hlson's History of the § Platareb’e Lives and Other Weitings, 10 vola Ralph Waldo Emerson's Writings, 5 volumes, large type. "2 Works, 14 volumes, good type. Sue, 10 vol jood type an Teine’s Literature, 4 volumes