The evening world. Newspaper, December 9, 1913, Page 14

16" CRUEL UNCLE SAN -STRPS COUNT’ OF BADGE AND COAT First Was “Fake,” Other Bor- rowed When He Posed as "Secret Service Man. to back these loans, he said, the “Count™ | would tell him how this or that erim- | where her husband had a room. There inal had excaped and the Government Sechwarts. mind to talk to him about the mc he owed me, but 1 psooner'n I'd ee started he'd begin to tell me abor some gtent fare he Was working un, amd I'd get so interested I'd forget | about my money.” Admitting that he had falsely Imper- Jmonated a Seoret “Count No, 260 President rtreet, he was arrested, and Mr, Mundt's fur | planes. “Sometimes Tdemake up my man, the 00, and went of hall, Min was held in the Tombe { WHE EVENING WORLD, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1913. lapprehend. When it camo to paying | whence the “Countess” was followed to| Offices voted to-day to report favorally —= Sree 1s bill to appropriate $100,000 for exper!- mente in carrying the mail by sero- The tests would be conducted | Committee on Post Roads and Port- teaser mail cars from the ratiroads. | Special Notice Not a pair of our present stock of Women’s Shoes & Slippers downfall came e made him.) ae SQ {weit s0 inter In Schwartrs place| Back hurt you? Can't straighten| the pain. It is perfectly harmless and | . . TOLD WEIRD STORIES. that news of him couched Cant, Henty.| up without fering rulden pains, sharp| devant buen oF divceloe the ein. | will be carried to the new store he eatled n thin city | ‘That's tumbagor aciaticn or ,j small trial, bottle of ld, homest “st. Awed Hearers Loaned Hirt 0 ark svat te new man was dito in tom strain, an yoni get LR ear saeronne sort tarpel Vine Therefore We Offer 2h relief the moment you -ub y en! Cash, Till “Fame” Brought | A fate—-Ko Ret him.” wan th8! with soothing, penetrating “St. Jac tien, becuuse your 5 re ram ape!" PM Mh thing penetrating “Mao Inu Pt ck Our Entire Stock of Downfall, enth avenue address th New York, from /ness lameness and stif news so quickly. | never disappui and hax been recom. | F Sh ‘ ‘ou simply rub ion and ou. comes! mended for 60 years. | yne oes and Stippers “Count” Gaston Bremont t# a good gory teller tf nothing more, but to-day | he i in prison with Httle opportunity to ‘charm anybody with the wonderful tales he tells about being @ Federal Se- ret Bervice man and the real owner | ot large blocks of immensely valuable | property on both aides of Manhattan | Inland. | ‘The “Count” jost his prestige and hin Liberty yeeteriay when he was taken into Commissioner Shielda’s office and questionel by Searet Service men in| the presence of Mra, Louise Mundt, of | Ne, % Seventh avenue, and Rtorard Schwartz, a Hoboken saloon keaper. ‘The “Count” also lost the fur coat he | wan wearing. Mrs, Mundt eaid the fur coat was her husband's and that the “Count,” with his “Countess,” who had been her lodgers, had borrowed the cont so that aa @ United @tates Secret Service agent he could disguise himacif and make a bis capture. She had seen on his walsteoat @ gold | badge; she had seen a revolver in a} leather polster; she had #cen certain “oMicial papers.” and, pesides, the | “Count” was so mysterious in hin way | that she wan always sure he must be a regular “deep one” in the employ of f the Government. | LENT, NOT ONLY COAT, $1,800, SHE SAYS. She wan o sure of this Bhe didn't make any great effort to collect the rent | Pegularly and she had lent the “Count” $1,500, she sald. This was not entirely be- cative he was a Government detective, but he told her he was alao working at the secret agent job until he shoula come Int oodles of money as soon as the law | grante | lim his titles to properties along the East and North Rivers. As Mra, Mundt says, she figured Vin- eent Astor and a few other big New York landed proprietors would have to go looking for work when the “Count” came into hts rights and got his titles clear to everything in the vicinity of the Fatt and North Rivera but the water. Baloonkeeper Schwartz saw the “Oount’s” badge with “U. 8." on it, hie pistol in the leather holster and even a pair of handcuffs, and suid he Nstened with hair on end to the “Count’s” talee of the tratl and cap- ture of counterfelters and Black Hand- ore. He also lent the “Count” money Uberally when @ sudden shortage of funds on the great sleuth’s part threatened the encape of desperate eriminals whom the Government must euT 23-Jewelled will, ty Eee: STERN BROTHERS West 42nd and 43rd Streets, West of Fifth Avenue Motor and Carriage Entrance on Forty-third Street Announce for To-morrow, Continuation of the Remarkable Sale of Women’s and Misses’ Coats and Tailored Suits On the Third Floor Women’s and Misses’ Coats suitable for Street, Motor and Dress Wear, in eighteen models, of the most desirable fabrics and styles, many fur-trimmed; lined throughout. Actual Values $29.50 to 75.00 at $14.50, 19.75, 25.00 Women’s and Mis-es’ Tailored Suits Ten new short jacket models, of Velour de Laine, Broadcloths, Duvetyn and Novelty Stripes, warmly lined and interlined; many trimmed with superior quality furs; Actual Values $35.00 to 85.00, : ; at $16.50, 24.50, 30.00 A Sale of Infants’ arid Children’s Wear comprising the remainder of this season's stocks, at prices much below regular values French Handmade Dresses, sizes 6 months to 3 years, at $1.35, 1.85, 2.45 to 3.25 Japanese Quilted Silk Wrappers, sizes 2 to 5 years, sizes 6 months to 12 years, $2.95 to 5.50 of Worsted, at $3.50 of Angora, at $4.35 Unusual Reductions in Children’s Coats, sizes 2 to 5 years of Corduroy, in navy. brown and white, $3.50 of Chinchilla, in gray, brown and navy, $4.95 of Zibeline, Velveteen and Chinchilla, flannel lined, low belted model, at $6.75 Japanese Afghans, of Quilted Silk, $3.50 Sweater Sets, in white, gray and castor, + at Women’s Seasonable Knit Underwear-0n the Second Floor Women’s Silk and Lisle Thread Vests, hand crochet yokes, . at 75c Value $1.25 Women’s Fine Ribbed Spun Silk Vests hand crochet yokes, in many designs, $1.25 lain, French band or Values $1.50 to 2.00 lace trimmeg tops, at $2.65, 3.45, 4.50 Women’s Jersey Silk Bloomers, knee and ankle length, desirable colors, $2.65, 3.25, 4.50 Women’s Venetian Silk Vests, beading and French band tops, embroidered front®at $1.25, 1.95, 2.35 Values $1.75 to 4,00 Women’s Venetian Silk Combinations, | Arranged for To-morrow only, cn the Third Floor, a Special Offering of Men’s Winter Overcoats, at $22.50 One, two and three coats of a style, in the most desirable models, materials and colors, taken from regular stock, all sizes, 34 to 46, in the assortment. This reduced price is for one day’s selling only, Aprons, Boudoir Caps, Jackets, Etc. In the Women's Underwear Department, on the Second Floor Maids’ and Waitresses’ Aprons, in a large variety of styles; at 25c, 45c, 65c to 1.45 Boudoir Caps, of dotted Swiss, point d'esprit, allover laces, chiffons and cre in the most desirable colors, dechine, at 95c, 1.10, 1.75 10 3.95 plain model, at $4.25 embroidered, 5.50 A collection of Women's Undergarments, very desirable for Holiday Gifts, Gowns, at 95c, 1.35, 1.50 to 2.45 Chemises, ct 98c, 1.35, 1.65 to 2.35 Combinations, 1.00, 1.35, 1.95to 2.95 Drawers, at 50c, 65c, 8(c to 2.25 Underbodices, of net, crepe de chine, chiffon, allover laces, daintily trimmed with ribbon, at $1.35, 1.85, 2.95 to 4.25 Japanese Quilted Jackets, Toilet Requisites Attention is invited to the complete lines of Toilet Articles, including Hudnut, Colgate, Babcock, Bradley, Oakley, Lazelle, Lundborg, Caswell & Mas- sey, Armour, Hazard & Hazard, Vantine, Samurai, Melba, Hanson & Jenks, To-morrow, at Specially Reduced Prices: Ideal Sets, in gold decorated box, includi Bourjois Amidon Ri 1 bottle Ideal Extract, | bottle Ideal Toilet miele funds Rice Powder, Puchyge 106 + i ty ¢ Bourjois Java Rice Powder, “20. Water, 1 Gilt Vanity Box with mirror . and puff, satin lined, complete 95c fn ~ io Ping per box 27 Perfumed Finger Bowl Tablets, per box 1,25 onpareil Silver Polish, large size, at 45e Make-up Boxes, at 38c, 49c, 1.50 Sachet Bags of Rose Leaves, 18c, 25c, 65c at Real Ebony Military Brushes, pair $1.50 at $2.00, 2.50, 3.00 Double Mirrors, New Pump Atomizers, at 3.75, 5.00 Violet Guest Soap, 4 cakes inbox, at 10c Bromley's Verbena Soap, Cake 10¢ Dz. 1.00 Conti Castile Soap, . . per bar S3c French Soap Bowls, with brush, 7 inch, assorted odors, =. =. at. $1.65 at 3dc nickel plated, Sahitaria Cologne, 8 02, bottle, New Pury Now $6.00 to $10.00........6...05 $4.85 NOW (65.00 cccisavacunvastans« ii All Low Shoes In every way the equal to any you can buy at $5.00 to $10.00........ $2.65 Spectal---500 Cushions for Holiday Gifts have been made up of short lengths of tapestries, velours, damasks, ete., and will be offered as follows: | $1.45, $1.05, $1.05 t0 $3.25 Regular value $2.95 to 85.20 An Extensive Assortment of Cedar Chests | A large variety of sizes and styles, made of selected Ten- hessee cedar $8.25, $0.75 to $24.00 A Large Variety of Matting Chests $2.00, $2.75 to $15.00 Draught Screens in an Extensive Assortment Moderate priced screens are carried in white enamel, Early English, fumed and weathered oak and mahogany | $4.75, $6.00 to $16.00 Imitation Leather Screens Splendid colors—green, red and brown $35.00 & $45.00 Leather Scrcens—tuminated borders and decorations. green, red, brown and blue | $75.00, $85.00 to $250.00 Removal Sale Excellent Assortment of Lace Curtains, Portieres, Curtain Nets, Cretonnes, Upholstery Damasks, Tapestries, Light Weight and Sunfast Fabrics Offered at Large Reductions Reupholstering of Furniture Upholstering materials at such decided reductions as will make it worth your consideration at this time. Estimates for reupholstering will be rendered upon request. Practical Christmas Gifts 200 Mahogany Tea Trays 25 inches long $2.95 Value $5.00 Furniture Section, Third Floor had fined him heavily, «o that he had | ew the fake bade, fake o llunder the supervision of the Post- Store Opens —_ aa no ready funda, pa %, revolver and hole ¢| master-General, Ne “BTORY” ALWAYS HALTED|“*!?*¢ _ | The committee also recommended an at ‘i .M. oe ANXIOUS CREDITOR. | ~ Sai verre Jappropriation of $100.0 to be used by | Closes 4 hen “tea take on «0 awful about ‘thie URGES AIR ROUTE FOR MAILS, |tne reetmaster-cenerai in buying avd ator. M — that I conlin'’t help but feet — — operating a number of mall cars as an ones hand him some more chan | WASHINGTON, Tes. §.-The House | experiment. The Government now Founded 1826 An Exceptional Sale of Misses’ & Girls’ Apparel A wealth of styles to select from, embodying the best models and materials of the season. Extraordinary Values for Wednesday 50 Misses’ Dancing and Evening Frocks All the dainty shades of chiffons, shadow lace, cream, nets, | Crepe-de-chine and charmeuse, trimmed with 'aces, fur and dainty flowers, prettily draped skirts. Many only one of a kind $15.00, $19.50 & $29.50 Value $35.00 to $50.00 35 Misses’ Afternoon, Bridge and Trotting Dresses Combination plaid and crepe-de-chine, charmeuse, crepe ee ra corduroys, several attractive models, only one of a style ' - $19.50 & $29,50—Valuc $35.00 to $45.00 Misses’ Walking Shirts Smart styles of plaids, checks and serges $3.05, $5.05 & $7.50 Value 47.50 to $12.50 75 Misses’ Winter Suits Reproductions of foreign models in all the popular ma- terials and colors, many being fur trimmed; coats lined and warmly interlined : $10.50 & $25.00—Values 839.50 and $55.00 100 Misses’ Winter Coats Attractive models of chinchilla, wool plushes and mannish materials _ $12.50 & $15.00 Misses’ Motor, Travel and Storm Coats Very smart mannish models of rubberized materials $5.00 & $7.50—Values $8.50 and 812.50 Girls’ Winter Coats Of wool chinchilla, in a variety of fancy tailored styles. Sizes.8 to 12 years Formerly $12.50 Coats of chinchilla, boucle and novelty coatings, smart tailored and dressy styles; warmly lined. Sizes 6 to l4 years © Formerly $11.50 Juniors’ Regulation Sutts Of men’s wear serge, handsomely tailored, braid and button trimmed. Sizes 18 to 19 years Formerly $16.50 Girls’ Separate Skirts Of wool plaid and serge, pleated model with broad | $ | stitched belt. Sizes 6 to 14 years Formerly $5.00 (?3°99. | $0.50 $7.50 |$8.50 Annual December Sale of Notions 8 Workbasket Necessities Thimbles Scissors Y Value At Sterling Silver. -18¢ 12c]Embroidery... .... Sterling Silver. .%5c 18c|Embroidery... ... Sterling Silver -85c %c| Blunt Points...... Imperial Dress Shield Hi A Net Brassiere with the famous Imperial Shields, Sises $4 to 40 Value e160) $1.00 Dress Shields Hair Nets. . Coat Han, Shoe Polish. Hat Pins. It solves the problem of dressmaking either at home or at the dressmakers; all es teed to know is the hip and bust measurements.. .. Booklet sent upon request. TOT ETT THE VILLAIN THE STORY “THE SHADOW” 4 Will be published in serial form in the Sunday World's 24-Page Illustrated Magazine and Story Section. DON’T MISS the i TR Ee a Thrilling Detective Story By Arthur Stringer. In the narrative is one of the most daring criminals ever sought by the police. v first instalment next Sunday, Dec. 14. (UT PU j OCR ten tm ES eS a