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TWO ROMS ABROAD | FOLED THE WATERS AND FOLK ON LER Young Justice Howell andj Archie M’Tavish, Both 66, Proved They're Cut-Ups. t ' Two arrivale on the North German Tioyd steamer Berlin, in to-day from Moetliterranean ports, were Chief Juss thee Hector M. Howell and Archibald MoTavish, president of an insurance company of Winnipeg, Manitova, Kach ig stxty-six years old, but years mark no milestones in their lives, Prime of life! They haven't left the youthful ‘orty years ago the two went ‘rom cotland to the Northwest and grow up ith the country. They were chums and their friendship never has been !immed | through Ife. ‘They knew everybody on the ship, from the captain to the cook, and the pastengers were all their friends, ‘They look alike, act alike and talk alike. ‘They dress alike and wear thelr whisk erm allke—"1." shape, Bo great t« semblance that em- barrassing situations continually arose much to the enjoyment of both. st of all id they enjoy the joke In the Bus | 1@pean hotels, When they were leaving @ hotel and every hand was out for al tip they went separately. One passed | down the line, paid the tips and made bia getaway When the other came along the lackeys r put out a hand. On the ship the Chief Justice and nig chun kept things going all the time and there never was any lock of eptertainme When any one was abled to sing they were there, They} let the dancing and kept the merry t boiling, ‘Thee bade good bye to! @rybody on the Berlin and said they | Werte ina hurry to Ket back to Winal- We While the skating was good. Another p on the Berlin was | Cporge How Untversit rth Carolina, lent-elect: Wilton dock by hi formerly NATIONAL COMMISSION WOULD CHANGE RULES: OFA. A.U. ON “PRO'S” CINCINNATI, 0., Feb, he Na- tYpaa! Baseball Commission at ity next rgepting will discuss the question af amateur at es und will seek to re- vise the present rules which declare an| amateur athlete a professional, if he Plays professional baseball, according to tement by Auguat Herrmann, Pres: | beautiful wife, he stage anid President Herr of day, * a reli the Da Thirty or thir fesmional bail . the pro- | ed with | Ine unhappy still govern amateur athletle mulated. Hasevall, hax advanced to as our and hs saoued alternative nnmen J kame yo taken -and the baseball should be ope with tie situation time between now ting is Hmtted tion may jot at least formulate | diate future.” governing force the first to Of vourse the p rehedule m 1 dednite le dut we ms for the | FURS FROM TRAPPER TO WEARER Buy the “FAMOUS KRAMER FURS" direct from America’s leading manufacturers at our wholesale sal: room and save the middleman’senormous profit. KRAMER FURS KNOWN THE WORLD OVER “SINCE 1873.” Our Wholesale Prices Reduced to a Minimum oes ¥ t ® ’ PONY MARMOT DWN FUR COATS. price, KNOW 0 bed PRC ry Eh.700, KRAMER FUR CO. ol NEW YORK, Nearly 10 Yoars at 18 EAST 16TH STREET Bel. Bway and Sth Ave. New York, Take elevator to wholesale ealesroun, BOOTBLACK OFFERS TO ‘Holder of Shares Shoes (Quite Some Acid, Too Frequently. ' A gang of laborers were dipping ' Seven shares of stook of the Siandacd jstiares are worth $00" Doe Aue one LB ge do OL Company were offered to Magisiraie | Holpe produced ble certificate of «ook arthip saa 6F Laleviee ave Coertgan for ball last night in the Men's] LC wae No, 51,112 chi WESeHOGn Whe Night Court by Leonan! Bolpe, a vote 1 have bootblavK ‘hoe at No. 25 Baccorel. : biack of No, 1M Mot! atreet, who hag a Matas Pan A , t! ’ stan: Th ‘the: Meaneaa ON Cstetat? jiently shine the shees of ge. | ated Penne ee ee ee be naa Company's so 1 know the value of this) of the R desperate effort bullding at N ] to re iit flan The stock was offered as security for the appearance in court of Gaetano Bo- coma, whe had been held Court, Bal) was PUT UP STANDARD OIL | STOCK FOR COURT BOND. '' ays He Shines! John D.'s a Magisivate Corrigan without any further ques on a charge ! real estate ay security % Broalway | M\ Mazy & Co.'s Attractions Are Their Low Prices Herald Square, Broadway, 34thto 35thSt. FURS at HALF Price The Sale still continues and grows in interest as the fact becomes generally known that the price of raw pelts has greatly increased, so that next year such Furs as tl will cost even more than double the present special Sale prices. WOMEN’S Tailored COATS From ENGLISH Makers Macy's alone, among all New York's department stores, carries the very smartly tailored Top Coats bearing the label of “Burberry,” 17 to 29 Golden Square, Lon- don, the premier maker ot Weather-proof Outergarments in the World. At $39.75 “Burberry’ Topcoats are of weather-proof tweed, and are ideal Coats for heavy weather. London Made Top Coats, $19.74 (As illustrated) Theses sturdy practical Outergarments made in London expressly for Macy's have the smart style and distinctive dash that characterize the ‘English’ tailored Outergarments. Full length double breasted, with convertible collar fastening snugly up to the throat, these Topcoats are made of “warmth-with- out-weight” English fleece cloth, an all-wool double- faced fabric in shades of gray, brown ai heather green. In sizes 54 to 416, Second Floor, i4th St. Women’s and Misses’ Sweaters and Caps Hand-knilled in London, espectally to the order of R. H. Macy & Co., are Sweaters and Sport Sets Y) silk in fancy stitch. The Sport Sels at $29.75 are in while, violet and gray and include cap, muffler and sweater. $3.96 Angora Sweaters, $4.74 | All-Wool Sweaters byron or V ck Coat Sweat “Ruffeneck” Sweater of mannish ers of smart st: arm without being | style, with tab pockets and turn-back heavy. ray, heather green, nat-|cufts. In white, light or dark gray ural and cardinal, and cardinal. (Sizes 34 lo 42) (Sizes 34 fo 42) All-Wool Sweaters, $3.49 All-Wool Sweaters, $2.96 Plain heavy ribbed sweater of mane < style, plain heavy ribbed nish style with Byron n Pearl , in regulation coat style. In button trimmed, In white, gray, care tan, white, gray and cate dinal, black and tn. : cae fa 10 42) ree § Sizes 34 to 42) Sport Caps at $1.96 ort Caps at $2.49 Sport Cay Angora Fabric Caps, “Detroit Caps, with Angora with stitched brim. | wide turn-down laps at | double-brimmed Hat ef- braided trimming and] sides. — Angi fabric. | fect, braid and rosette rosettes. White, gray, | White, gri id cadet | trimmed. W '. tan, green and navy. blue. cardinal and An Important SALE of Fine DRESS GOODS ring Dress Fabrics include many novelties, the ribbed and corded effects predominating. At $5.89 Faille de Laine and Bedford Cords are of silkeand-wool, in fine close weaves and the new light colors. Poplins are leading favorites and are shown in many styles. Embroidered Poplins with deep borders in lace effect are $3.39 a yard and at $/.98 there are exquisitely supple brocade and satin Striped Poplins. A Eponge continues in vogue and in two-toned brocaded effects is $3.96 a yarc, while at the same price a white matelasse silk in a heavy brocaaed eponge fabric is notably beautiful and effective. A recent purchase of an a surplus stock, secured at substantial plea concessions, makes it possible for us to offer these high grade fabrics at one-half ond less than half they would have been pri.ed earlier in the season. Velveteens and Velveteen Corduroys, 54c yd (Sold elsewhere $1.00 to $2.00 a yard) The two-toned Corduroys and Velveteens are in widths 24 and 28 inches &. contrasting striped, shadow striped, ombre striped and flecked patterns an changeable effects. Navy, brown, black with the new red, green, orange and flame color combina- tions are well represented in the assortment. All-Wool Whipcords, Special, 98c yd (Sold elsewhere for $1.50 a yard) Navy blue and black Whipcords of heavy quality and firm close weave, width 54 inches. This fabric is much used for both Coat Suits and Dresses and is very popular for separate skirts. This quality is not retailed elsewhere for less than $ rd, Main Flow Newest DRESS Fabrics . ’ Mula _ Spring’s Favored Weaves _ iiir, Exquisite Voiles and Crepes—the most beautiful prod- ucts of the French looms-—are shown in the new Spring col- orings and in beautiful broche effects. Soft tinted voiles with drocaded patterns in rough white ratine are $/.39 and $1794 yard, For tailored suits there are heavy Ratines in plain and twoetoned effects at Y8e and $1.29 a yard. Bordered Voiles are high in favor; also Dresden pate terns or floral effects are notably artistic, ‘ Striped Tuscan Crepe, 23c yd.) ——Ramie Linen, 42c yd.-—- One of the smartest of the nev Imported trom bran | cotton crepe fabrics its fast color atid fine laundering qualities ¢ ing it especially desirable for dress and blouses.” V stripes in blac : i, and-white, brown-andewhite, helivs | | skyeblue and pin and-white, bluesand-white,pinkeand | | other popular coloring white. Widths, 25 and 27 inch 45 inches, nd in twelve Width, © | Laborer eleaved Bovora ) hark bh m, taking he | of 4 Ihe «larceny by Nagistrate Avote-on | FALLS IN VITRIOL TANK, Employed in Plant at Woodhaven Swallows silentiy eld fell hi Agateware © _THE EVENING WORLD, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1918. wo feet enatanc ng his boy the edee us, The that cama from his pthing a# he fell burned the vers of the gang. If Baccorelll recovers consider ikely Which doe he wi A pew Serjal Story of Love and Tragedy Arthur ong he bentak irs of thellling edveni the Magazine aud Sunday World, | by present-day _w | now wil section of the Macy’s Great FURNITURE Sale ! ) aplashed over FINDS HER KIDDIES ABLAZE. While Mother They Got Mateh Went She One Ie Dead. Mre Nessie Gross went marketing this soning and left her two young ehtlaren, Dorothy, four years old, and Lillian, two, her apartment on ¢he firat partinent house at No, 26 | nut Derotmy was Goad. Dr. Seuth took | the youngest child to Fordham Hospital, | badly burned. | DENTIST SEEKS DIVORCE. 0 Improper Conduct With Uneamed Man Since Separation. Daniel Milton Driver, a dentist of Bor. ough Park, brought sult for divorcee to- SUSTAINS AND CHEERS Try i at four e’clock lace, the Brone day against Mrs, Verne Detver, who During her aorence the children fousd | won @ separation from him @ year ago. iP ON Ss naleies, with tae Inevitable result. (t] Driver alleges thet On twe occemtens L was Mew Gross herself whe heard] since he and his wite have Geen Bving scream@ ae she nearel ler door on her! apart she has been unduly familiar th When she opened the door she| a man whose name is net mentioned tn 1) ehlidren wrapped tn flames! the papers. returr saw the floor of @ bedroom, Specimens Only of the Hundreds of Remarkable Values The following are Va Lae ief on Macy’s Sixth Floor. Cheerv and Homelike Furniture of sterling qual- ity and sound construction, priced at savings of 14 to 14, and ranged for your con- venient scrutiny and selec- tion in our larger and more commodious Furniture De- partment on the Sixth Floor Grealer economies, lar, assortmenis, and more de- sirable pieces than Macy's have ever before been able to offer you. The result of months of oc ancy ef- fort in gathering all that commends itself to the dis- criminating purchaser. scriptions of a few pieces only. We show what the price would be had we bought this Furniture in the regular way, and the special sale price. Bear in mind that Macy’s REGULA are always LOWEST-IN-THE-CITY, so that this comparison tween the present Macy’s special sale prices and what Macy’s would have to charge for this Furniture if bought way, means that you cannot find such values SOLID OAK ROCKERS at price would be $13.89) in the warm brown “fumed oak” finish, are fitted with the comfortable “auto” seats and with wide comfortable arms. covering is genuine “Spanish” a deep rich brown. SOLID OAK SETTEES at price would be $40.50) are made to match the Chairs and Rockers just mentioned. The illustra- tion gives an idea of the pleasing appearance of the Suite when grouped. Bookcases, $26.25 Macy's price would be $32.75 Commodious Bookcases in solid oak, golden finish, with three separate glass doors to protect your books from dust, and standing on handsomely turned legs. They stand 30 inches wide and 30 inches “high, and the depth 13 inches—is sufficient to accommodate books of even more than average size. Sore at $27.89 (Macy's price would be £30.50) and at $24.74 (Macy's price would be $33.75). Morris Chairs at $30.75 ? facy's price would be $40.50 s are of solid oak in and have wide arms anda highback. Theseatsare “auto” style and, together with back, gre covered in genuins leather of a rich deep brown, ockers at $6.24 Macy's price would be $7.24 Made of solid oak, matured and sound, and fitted with the comfortable “auto” cushioned seats. The large wide arms and the high “spindle back make these Chairs as comfortable as they are artistic in desigt ockers at $20.24 Macy's price would be $20.50 These Rockers (and Chairs too of the same design) do not belong to any suite in particular, but in shape and style will fit in with almost any living> room or library furniture. The backs are comfortably shaped and the cover are of highegrade tapestries and in a wide range of colors. Mahogany Arm Chairs, $17.24 Macy's price would be $24.24 These irs, of solid mahogany, have large and wide comfortable arms, and have the seats and backs covered Spanish" with silk “panne” velvet in choice of | several colors, the same price Corner Chairs, $3.34 Macy's price would be $5.24 Thesé “occasional” Chairs will fit in with almost any kind of furniture, and Rockers to match at are covered in velour, panne velvet, | damask and tapestry in a very wide raige of colorings ng which you ‘ dily match the decorative color ie of your toon". e cushion | $11.67 (Macy's| SOLID OAK price The leather colored $25.49 (Macy's SOLID $05 measuring 4 ful magazines. Library Suites at $64.75 Macy's price would be $87.25 These suites are covered in genuine “Spanish” leather of a deep, rich, mel- low brown and the frames are strongly made of birch finished to resemble mahogany. They consist of Sofa, Arm Chair and Arn Rocker. In each piece the top rail is of “crotch” mahogany. { Quartered Oak Suites, $24.49 | Macy's price would be $32.50 ‘These suites are in tumed oak, “Mis: | sion” finish, and have heavy Shaped | arms, strong paneled ks and squared posts, — Lach ts fitted with the comfortable “‘auto'’ seats, under which are luxuriously sott | | springs of tempered steel. The cover | ing is of genuine “Spanish” leather colored a deep n ellow brown. Leather Chairs at $16.49 Macy's price would be $22.49 These have a wide, deep seat built for solid comfort, and a comfortable shaped back. The soft and comfortable | steel springs are well upholstered and | covered with the best quality of genius ine “Spanish” leather of a rich toe bacco brown. — Rockers to match at the Rockers at $24.74 i v's price would be $32.50 ge wide arms these ry confortable arc th © very easy to cle: e| price would be $16.24) in 2 in.x28 In.. side shelves and one At: the bottom isa wide shelf for books and | same price, Kor of the best grade of Ameri= e can “Morocco” leather, in choice of deep red or green or brown. to match at the same price. Leather Couches at $17.49 | Macy's price would be $25.50 The “oak frame and the “open | * construction make — these rigid, comfortable and duras covering is «good grade of enuine leather, tufted with patent ' buttons that cannot readily work | loose or become dislodged Secretary Desks Int solid oak and mahogany finish. Chairs | sprit ro ble. | leath: $17.24 (Macy’s price $32.50— Macy's price would be $40.25 | $45.50— Macy's price would be $56.25 | ' $41.75—Macy's price would be $31.29 | “RED STAR” BAK! An alm! in the regular in New York. CHAIRS at $11.07 (Macy's would be $14.89) match the Rocker just mentioned. They are made of well-seasoned and matured lumber, of such durable and fine con- struction that they may give pleasure to your OLD Oa TABLES at $9.24 (Macy's “fumed” finish, with There are two use- good-sized drawer. yer Library Tables at $13.67 Macy's price would be $16.89 Th bles are in mahogany finish and have a large commodious drawer fitted with wodden knobs. The legs are fluted, and there is a wide bottom shelf for book: magazines, ‘The top measures 42 x 28 in. Similar Tables in mahogany and mahogany finish are priced from $10.74 (Macy’s price would be $12.49) up to $90.05 (Macy's price would be $34.25). ibrary Tables, price would be $12.24 These Tables, of golden oak hand. rubbed and highly polished, are fitted with a neat and spacious rack for mage azines on each side, and with a wide bottom shelf. ‘There is one large drawer, and the top measuies 42 in. x 2610, Similar Tables are priced from $6.34 (Macy's price would be $7.24) up to $44.25 (Macy's price would be | $50.25). Bookcases in “Early English” Style at $18.49 Macy's price would be $25.75 These have two glass doors, par- titioneg in the centre, which protect your books from dust and dirt. ‘The Case stands 58 inches high and is 50 inches wide, and the depth (13 inches) is sufficient to accommodate quite large books. Reliable locks are among the fittings. Similar Bookcases at e | $10.94. (Macy's price. would be $14.49) and $14.89 (Macy's price would, be $20.89 Living Room Rockers $7.49 (Macy's price would be $10. Covered ini figured tapestry in vas 5 colors, ion ‘$10.89 (Macy's price would be $15.24) Mahogany finish, covered in genus ine leather 11.49 (Macy's price would be $16.24) Cove leather in brown ed in gent or green | 914.89 ( Macy's price would be $20.89) Covered in genuine brown “Spanish” id be $24.24) comfortably covered in panne velour $18.49 (Macy Covered ina fine velvet price would be $25.74) quality of panne ih Mt, Bunn, SPECIA Ht mule nf ¢ STAR” BKAN + hb ates ie ND EDAM seein” s SMOKED st Where at nish TEA Mre.Dr iver denies the charge, depow ’ ¥, son of the] ing she has been living with her mother| Sold airtight tins only the flames by dipping} and her six-year-old son, Willlam, at oo Hiren in a filled bathtub, | No, 189 Kast Twenty-clghth street, Feat. R. H. Macy & Co.'s Attractions Are Their Herald Square . 34th to 36th St. eS Fine FLOOR COVERINGS At REDUCED Prices z=. Wilton Rugs of Rare Quality well-known and reputable manufacturer found that he had surplus quantities in some of his finest 1913 Spring pat- MA) terns and closed them out to us at a special con- cession, , The patterns are Oriental, carried out in soft green and reds combined with tan and old ivory. The material is an all-worsted arn, durable, close woven and resilient. There are over 100 ‘ugs in each size and choice of 12 to 15 patterns. we SERIE Re) ETS ee 27 in.xs4 in. $4.64 $ af. Sinx 36 in.x63 in. $7.48 4) 10ft.6in. $40.50 Rui © ft.xo ft $28.25 $i 9 ft.xi2 ft. $44.50 High Grade Body Brussels Rugs, $21.48 Discontinued patterns from our lar stock (Macy's price was $29.25). Size 9ft.x12ft. Wide variety of patterns. oer Wool Velvet and Tapestry Rugs About Half Price Excellent Oriental and floral effects, the Wool Velvet in four patterns, the Tapestry Rugs in five patterns, but only one size—11 ft. 3 in. x 12 ft. Weel Velvet Rugs, $13.74 Tapestry Rugs, $9.74 Macy's price was $20.89 | Macy's price was $16.74 ts—Much Reduced h-Grade Linoleum Cai Larpels jor hall and siair are in The Inlaid Linoleums show the two-tone reds and two-tone green, newest patterns for 1913 in de- with one or two incl that sirable tile and hardwood effects, show ed seve ieenen pat Pethsd out te reds, terns, in Oriental col are in 23 Jor rooms aren floral the two-yard widths. and Grientat effects, in combi- nations of red, green, Linoleums (grade 1) $1.09 Macy's price was 3199 * Borders to, match, 30 that they | Yety tek and with substar be made up into floor cover- a ings of any hed proportions. pe, L den 2) ko yd. Wilton Velvet Carpets, $1.24 U Was $f. Macy's price was $1.48 yd. ee a oa}. : Velvet Carpets, 8% in destrable geometrical effects, Macy's price was $1.09 yd. Ne aed ni hg ll This enables to it largekitchen without aseam, Some rolls have barely noticeable imper- fections. Price 44c sq. yd Macy's price was 69: sq. yd. Axminster Carpets, 89c Macy's price was $1.34 yd. Velvet Carpets, 69c Macy's price was 84c yd. Tapestry Brussels, 74c Macy's price was 84c¢ yd. Body Brussels, $1.14 Mags Tcloth is of the hughes f y f is es Macy's price was $1.59 yd, | Retwoyerd widths on" MEN’S SWEATERS. Clean-Up of Stock rms ree. cows. large collection of All-wool Sweaters in all sorts of weights, colorings, wools and styles of knit and make. Not every size in every style, but every size from 34 to 44 in several desirable styles. Shag Macys pe wes 41.ge $4. lacy's price was $5.49 ys a iS $2. Mav's orice wes 3297 | $6.94—Macy’s price was $7.74 }2.97--Macy's price was $3.49 $7.74—Macy’s price was $10.89 Fel at i leah by Mackinaws of quality priced $8.49 (elsewhere $10,00) up to $/1.49 (elsewhere $12.50). Mostly in plaid effects— many being of the Scottish clans—and in a very wide variet of warm shades of red, green, brown, gray and blue. Alt sizes from 36 to 44. ceiiecanimaentiheaiiecneeimlaae Sik in-Lined Coats, $9.74 Corduroy , (Elsewhere these Coats sell for $12.50) These Coats are 40 inches long, wind-and weather-proof, and are of an extremely durable and closeewoven corduroy lined with selected sheepskin finely carded and dressed to insure the reten- tion of heat, The collars are of fur, All sizes from 32 to 44. The same Coat in the 50-inch length costs $17.74 (elsewhere $21.00), Canvas Sheepskin-Lined Coats, $4.96 3 (Sold elsewhere for $5.50 and up) Vhese Coats are made of ‘a tough, sinoothly-woven canvas that 1s equally impervious to thorns and to the blasts of winter, Kine tor hunting and outdoor sports. The sheepskin lining is of high quality and astonishingly retentive of heat. The collars ae fur, Coats of this kind in stock are priced from $4.24 to 74, FF We have in stock a line of high quality woolen goods, imported from Scotland. Among these are Jackets in plain and Norfolk models, which run in price up to $/6,89-—at which price we have Coats in sizes 36 to 42, These are colored In green, gray and brown mixtures, and come in both shawl and notch collar effects, We have also Waistcoats, Scarves and Golf Hose, imported from Scotland, The Waistcoats are plain, close-knitted, in shades of green and gray, some with half concealed red stripes, and have a warm, fluffy nap. i] Prices run from $4.49 to §7 The Scarves are very “woolly” on the surface, have tassel ends, and are fine for outdoor sports, hunting and skating. Priced from $1.49 to $4.24, The Golf Hose, priced from $1.59 to $3.49 a pair, are in lain and ribbed knit styles and in soft tones of greens, browns and grays, with tops in harmonizing colors.