The evening world. Newspaper, June 22, 1915, Page 7

WARDEN TO RESIGN AFTER MURDER OF JOLIET, Tl, June 22.—sStunned by the murder of his beautiful wife, who + Was attacked in her room and then burnedeto death, Warden Edmund M. Allen ts planning to quit his position in the Joliet Penitentiary, it was said here to-day. He is known as the “Golden Rule Ward7n," because of the leniency shown prisoners. “I could not bear to remain here,” Allen said to a friend, who tHed to \ Console him. “Everything would re- mind me of this horrible tragedy. No blame is in any way to be attached to the prisoners, who loved Mrs. Allen and myself and have been terribly shocked by the attack on her.” The murder of Mrs. Allen will not affect the “honor system” which has Prevaiied in the penitentiary, Allen said so himself to-day, in a letter which he sent to “his boys,” as he calls the convicts. The message came at a time when the prisoners, keyed to a high tension by the news of the murder as it trav- elled over the “grapevine,” were in a state of revolt and had risen from the «Prison dining table to lynch “Chicxen Joe" Campbell, the negro trusty, ac- cused of murdering the Warden's wife, Mere is the letter which was read to the convicts by Jim Allen, the Warden's brother: “In this, the greatest trial of my life, I want at least the knowledge that the boys for whom I and mine have tried to do are doing the right thing. I will do nothing until I have talked with you in chapel. If you want to help lighten my grief, be 100 per cent, men,” A hush fell over the 1,000 as wel ‘Who stood with bared heads as + letter was read by the Warden's brother, James Allen, and the lynch- ' HIS WIFE IN PRISON tng party Prison officials to-day decided that oa — big My ) ee ry sibility. . jen, “an had attacked her Beto bod burned about Le aatee se and ‘? ard fore convict and guards "xy" the fire. and poe pp choking, into the emoke- ALL CARS TRANSFER TO “THE HOME OF TRUTH’ 59th to 60th Street Lex.to 3d AV. Pute388 Manufacturing Retailers of Pianos and Player Pianos Healthy, Wealthy | and Wise | Analyze the homely old | saying—can you think of three greater boons? What good is health without wealth or wisdom— What good is wealth without health or wisdom, an: at is wisdom with- out health? Your health depends to a far greater extent on ur eye- glasses than you could ever be made to realize. 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Chines, China Silks and Pussy Willow Taffetas, all i charming models that represent great economies, Replicas of Antique Garden and Interior Furniture Italian Marble, Terra Cotta and Artcrete Cement On the Fourth Floor, at Half ‘ Price to effect a clearance. Included are Benches, Window Boxes, Urns, Fountains, Pedes- tals, Sun Dials and numerous other designs of high decorative value for Summer Homes, Hotels, Clubs and large institutions. Wicker Bird Cages mt Artistic Ornaments for Den or Porch at 50% Off Small Size Wicker Cage in white or green en- $1 00 amel; trellis of flowers ‘and ribbon; artificial bird, Same as above i larger size; . . With electric bird in assorted colors; regular'y $6.50, at $3.25 BRIC-A-BRAC DEPARTMENT, on the FOURTH FLOOR #f OF VERY SPECIAL m Wu INTEREST TO-MORROW ] $2.00 each regularly $3.95, at $2.00 Only ‘4 More Days f) offer far exceeded our most sanguine expectations. 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In fact, we say without hesitation, and [t are ready to prove our claim, that these Player Pianos are of such excellent musical quality and such superior workman- ship that in order to purchase a Player Piano of similar grade elsewhere you would have to Pay a much HIGHER price. price, however, is not the only important factor to be considered in purchasing a Piano—the RELIABILITY of | the house you are dealing with is just as important. Bloomingdales’ many years Of uninterrupted success, based upon honest and upright business dealings, is your GUARANTEE OF SATISFACTION. Special Queensboro Piano Offer— NEW WALTERS PIANO The Most Sensational Piano Value Ever Offered at — Terms of $1 a Week Price includes a Vernis-Martin Gilt Music Cabinet, Stool, Cover, and FREE Delivery. le . Mar’ frites. FREE! Git music cabinet | During our Queensboro Celebration Sale we rye every purchaser of a New ‘Piano tion regarding your Player Piano with a magnificent Vernis- é Queensboro Martin Gilt Music Cabinet. This cabinet 2/Player Offer Mn work of art and an ornament in any i MAMOR scssccenecsese® parlor. [ty doors are decorated with beautiful Pee painted panels; a bevel * jass mirror on top; adjustable gilded .. Gahelves and hand: corved trimmings. Piano Salesrooms. Third Floor. BLOOMINGDALES 2 TENE ALL CARS. TRANSFER TO 219, 221, 223, 225,227 GRAND ST. 164, 166 and 168 SMITH ST. CORNER DRIGGS AVE. BROOKLYN CORNER WYCKOFF STREET China Closets uy one of ‘the snow. | Bates it rere ore e1: ry NE 50c Weekly Closets ef sit Matrices AH dallernet 1136 nice ones )O7? Discount on the Dollar Cou ‘Any Ry; 1 /© pon on credit purchase when RUGS in Our opening a new account, Store 508 Weekly No Deposit 50c Weekly on $20 Worth ¢ of Clothing OPEN MONDAY.AND SATURDAY Most of them are washable. aut new tints are | Two tone effects in white and fashionable shades. We represented—flesh, sand, gray and many white—a few black. Hot Weather Hospitality in well-filled glasses, Le! are supplies f ur sideboard ime cellar That will reflect credit on your judgment without strain- ing your purse. Sparkling Russet Cider Case | doz. large Bottles, $3.74 Large Bottle, 34c Case 2 doz. bottles, $4.48 Med. Bottle, 24¢ Victoria Madeira From _ Blandy _ Brothers Funchal, Madeira, Rovally $4.82 Gallon, 99¢ Bottle Now $3.82 Gallon, 88 Bottle Old Tawney Port From Quarles Harris & Co., ‘Oporto, Portugal. nee $4.12 Gallon, 99¢ Rottle $3.82 Gallon, 88 Bottle “Red Star” Brand California Riesling Made from finest white grapes, Usually $1.86 Gallon, 86c Bottle Now $1.24 Gallon, 3lc¢ Bottle SHERRIES from Jose F. Ivison, Jeres dela Frontera, Spain. Brut. Iotson Usually 92. Wy Gallon, 6c Bottle Now $2.14 Gallon, 59¢ Bot. Superior Amontillado Rua 85.92 Gallon, 61,51 Bot. $5.48 Gal., $1.18 Bot. ° From Baron Sarget, Bordeaux France. Case doz. large Bottles, $10.82 Bottle, 98c Case 2 doz. med. Bottles, $11.82 Bottle, 54c ‘ WHISKEYS Macy's on Star Pure Whiskey Recalls 9358 Gallon, $1.04 Bottle Royal Charter Whiskey A ped 92.88 Gallon, @8¢ Bottle $2.69 Gallon, 59c Bottle Marceau Brand Cordials Orange Curacao Crome * Rosa Anisette Creme de Apricot Creme de Cocos | Getreide Kummel Creme de Menthe Green, White and Ruby. Dozen Jorge by bettlon, & $10.08, large bot Dosen med. peog 95.89; med. bottle, ble. Macr'e—Fitth Fleer, 85th 0, Where the air is pares and you are far away from the din BR of the stheets. The choicest of food % daintily served—at moderate prices. A la Carte service or Afternoon Tea and you may smoke, if you care to, Raprese Elevator, O5th Ot. Ratrasce. A Very Exceptional Purchase of ovely Blouses} Macy’s Prices would ordinarily be $4.74 to $7.49. Choice of the collection at $2.89 Models illustrated give just « hint of the beauty of these blouses. Scores of models in addition to the ones pictured, justas charming but not every size in every model and material. Georgette Crepes, Printed Chiffons, Crepe de Chines, Novelty Silks, Filmy Shadow Laces. Ideal Summer styles in the most wanted — Cool, pretty and decidedly art. advise early selection. Devt., Recond Fleer, 84th Bt, on that Extra Suit Now in the June Clearance Sale of Men’s Clothing —— An opportunity to round out your summer wardrobe with a suit or two at a price considerably below what you ordinarily have to pay for similar-style and quality. Our Annual June Clearance of Men’s and Young Men's Suits began to-day, and is now on in earnest. It's A Splendid SUCCESS The Clothes are exceptional. Stan- dard Macy Suits, from the most reputable clothes craftsmen in America. Superbly tailored and finished from the best European and American fabrics. And, no matter what your taste, style or proportions—we can fit Suits that were its that were $14.75 and $16.75 $1835, $18.50 and are selling at $19.75 are now ‘4173) (1373) |* The Season's Final Event Sale of Silks-About Half Price DE=ss lengths, blouse lengths, short ‘lengths—20,000 yards accumulated from an extremely busy season. A The original prices on these silks were ‘“Lowest-in-the-City,” quality for quality. Now with prices at half, women can buy a dress and a couple of waist patterns for the usual price of a single dress pattern. Price $2.97 yard $3.49 yard $3.96 yard $4.96 yard Wide Variety Fashionable Weaves Taffetas Failles Crepes Voiles Satins Shantungs Charmeuse Tub Silks Printed Silks Fancies POPULAR SHADES USABLE LENGTHS The season's leading shades are repre- Ranging from 1 to 6 yards—shorter lengths sented—also black in a good range of the | for blouses, linings and trimmings and longer” | desirable weaves, ones for gowns and dresses. To make selection easy, extra space will be devoted to the sale of these silks. Mocy'e—Gecend View, 85th Ot,