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Bast One Hundred and Bixty-firet Street. Benequist said that on Mey 2, while standing in City Hall Park, Stead had punched him tn the face. “I merely slapped him,” Stead said to issioned Second Lieutenant tn EXO! D. AMONG OFFICERS ve events nommnest, STEAD’S KIN EXONERATE ’ First Lieut, Edward V. Ireland, Re- | Telte Cow: OF GUARD ANNOUNG serve List, resigned, as has First Lieut, Ernest Seymour, Ches of No, 983 State A I Charles Hitchcock Sheritl, who re-| Street, Brooklyn, a relative of the noted | Magitinte Marah ts only way to eet tired as Colonel Jan, 1, 1907, haa been | English author, William T. Stead, was) eee tie was to get them placed on the Reserved aa og | honorably Gischarged by Magistrate | @ 00 ‘art. ; ~ rivate Cyr! in will be granted | Marsh in the Centre Street Police Court i a discharge from Troop C, Squadron | ¢,., Benequist dented making the remark, ais nacey ond Lastonsaoy | an, Me, had bon cnareet Uh! wag fi Seite con errne oe the Second Field Artillery, . ¥ Lieut. Geo, H. Robertson has been RD promoted to Captain of the Quarter- master Corps and is assigned to the Division Supply Train, Capt, Joseph W. Farrell, Quarter- master Corps, and assigned to Divi- sion Headquarters, is promoted to Major. Lieut, Albert G, Odell, Company K, Tenth Infantry, 1s made Captain of B. Nagle Qualifies as Maj" \George H. Robertson Capt; in Division Supply Train following announcement (°~ assignments and resig/™* the National Guard were m** Division Headquartert Col. W. Irving Taylor the York Coast Artillery ne Golonsicy and continued 2'¥- Percy B. Nagi qualified M4I°T | ti.0¢ command. the State Administratio/™: Marry F. Davidson, who resigned a Wwrence V. Mechan, wi*!8ned | First Lieutenancy In the Seventy-firat iaced on the Twelfth Infanty 1899, | Regiment last August, isp he Tu Liat with his. foi on the Reservea 1/ith his | the, Reserved Lis webs se! r rank of First Liew The following have peommis- ned Second Lieuten; !" the Infantry: Horg!eKinley The Effects of Opiates, HAT INFANTS are peculiarly susceptible to opium and its various preparations, all of which are narcotic, is well known. Even in the smallest doses, if continued, these opiates cause changes in the functions and hed of the cells which are fikely to become permanent, causing imbecility, mental perversion, @ craving for alcohol or narcotics in later life. Nervous diseases, such as inttactable nervous dyspepsia and lack of staying powers, are a result of dosing with opiates or narcotics to keep children quiet in their infancy, The rule among physiciane is that children should never receive opiates in the smallest doses for more than a day al a time, and only then if unavoidable. The administration of Anodynes, Drops, Cordials, Soothing Syrups and other narcotics to children by any but @ physician cannot be too strung!: decried, and the druggist should not be @ party to it. Children who are {il need the attention of a physician, end it is nothing less than a crime to duse them wilfully with narcotics, Se ey New Swedish Ministry to Continue Neutratity. STOCKHOLM, May 4.—Sweden's new Ministry will ‘continue the nation’s » Company I; Af Sukie strict neutrallty, according to authori- sage Company a R_D,| tative announcement to-day, Rn vompeny 7; “| Sweden changed al 31, Senator M. Kjold Castoria contains no narcotics if it bears the signature of Charles H. Fletcher. signature of binets on March | Genuine Castoria always dames McGreery & Co. 5th venue ON SATURDAY, MAY 5TH 34th Street ween 7) ewe, (5 Ny ee pp Pe An Extraordinary Sale it 450 “FITFORM” SPRING SUITS For Men and Young Men $22.75 Had thesesuits been purchased in the regular way the price would hae been much higher. The assortment con- sists of model arments and the surplus stock of one of the most prominer, manufacturing Tailors. py } Considering 1e condition of the Woolen Market this event is of special importar. The most critical man will find satisfaction in wearing “Fitforu’ Suits. A wonderfuselection of models has been assembled with care and discrimination—onservative styles for the business man and extreme styles for the yunger man who prefers the smarter models. THE TAILORING (workmanship and finish) is perfect; the trimmings bestiful: all silk treated; mostly quarter lined with silk sleeve linings;cems silk piped. “Fitform” Trousers are particularly desirable as tly bang straight and fit correctly—snugly but not tightly. FASHDNED of absolutely all wool Fabrics—finished and unfinished Vrsteds, Homespuns, Tweeds, rough and smooth Cassi- meres, Chevts and Velours. Every conceivable pattern from the extreme ligt effects to the dark neat stripes and checks; also plain Navy Blue ool Fabrics; all sizes and proportions. To Close Out SPRING TOP COATS For Men and Young Men $22.75 formerly 26.00, 28.50, 30.00 icluding all broken lines of Spring Top Coats that sold at much higher prices. Con- serive and extreme models including the popular Trench Coat; all faultlessly tailored; mostly quit silk lined with silk sleeve linings. MEN'S CLOTHING DEPARTMENT—Fifth Floor. THE EVENING WORLD, FRIDAY, MAY 4, 1917. | James MeCreery & Co. ON SATURDAY, MAY 5TH 5th Avenue 34th Street Clearance Sale WOMEN’S SKIRTS Taken from regular stock At 8.95: skirts of Sportopolin, Satin, Paisley, Tussah Silk and Taffeta silk also in Black or Navy Blue Fabrics, Poplin and Serge, Sport Plaid and Stripe. At 6.95: Skirts of Wool Velour in smart Sport Plaids, Men's Wear Serge, Wool Poplin and Taffeta Silk; plaited styles, some with full shirred back, sport pockets; tailored and detachable belts; in a good range of sizes. WOMEN’S SPORT HATS A large and varied assortment of Sport Hats, including all the new colorings, also White, at moderate prices. Trimmed _ Hats Exceptionally Low Priced ‘A number of smart Hats in all White, all Black and Black and White combinations; a large variety of small, medium and large shapes. New Styles in SPRING AND SUMMER FURS ‘A very attractive selection of rich Furs in the newest and most approved designs. Capes, Stoles and Scarfs in all the desirable pelts. SPECIAL OFFERINGS Much Below Real Values Cape of Kolinsky (as illustrated) 62.50 Stoles of Kolinsky 72 inches long 85.00 “‘McCreery Specials’’ WOMEN’S BOOTS & PUMPS Unusual Values Patent Leather Pumps, with Fawn or Pearl Gray Suede quarters; turned soles; Louis XV. heels. 6.75 Black Russia Calf or Patent Leather Pumps, plain toe, turned soles; perforations around vamp and quarters; Louis XV. heels. 7.50 Patent Leather or Dull Calf Pumps—imitation Wing tips; low heels. 7, Dull Kid Lace Boots with Pearl Gray, White Kid or Taupe Suede tops. ve Patent Leather Lace Boots, with White Kid tops. 7.50 Tan Mahogany Calf Lace Boots, with White Kid Bae 50 All Black Kidskin Lace or Button Boots ay All Tan Russia Calf Lace Boots...+..+.+++ meee The Boots are fashioned ou a new narrow toe, high arched last, with welted soles and leather Louis heels. Several models with low Military heels. BABY CARRIAGES At Reduced Prices PULLMAN SLEEPERS—a combination Go-Cart and Carriage; body and hood of half round reed; stationary or detachable corduroy cushions; adjustable foot well; reclining back; wire or artillery wheels; body of the sleeper reverses, enabling you to face the child in elther direction; complete ‘ith wind shield, White, Ivory or Gray Enamel finish. 25.00 formerly 35.00 REED STROLLERS Upholstered leather seat; roomy, comfortable and light in weight, Natural or White enamel finish Formerly 10.00, 7.50 French & British Flags Printed silk— mounted on staff; gilt spear 6x Sin 20c 12x 16 in 60c 24x 36 in 2.75 French Tri-Colors Battleship Bunting; fast colors. 6.00 size 3x Sft.. size4x6ft.. size 4x tft 7.00 Yo size 8x 5 ft ene REE British Flags—Battleship Bunting; Fast Colors. Extraordinary Offering WOMEN’S SUITS A special purchase of a manu- facturer’s sample line of high grade Suits together with all broken sizes and odd lots from regular stock has been assembled, offering extraor- dinary values. 18.00 regularly up to 35.00 Remarkable Reductions MISSES’ & GIRLS’ APPAREL Misses’ Suits—14 to 18 years; « large variety of models is assembled from regular stock for immediate disposal. 16.75 and 26.50 formerly 24.50 to 45.00 Misses’ Coats—size 14 to 18 years; numerous smart models of Wool Velour, Jersey Cloth, Serge or Poplin. 12.75 and 18.50 formerly 18.50 to 29.60 Misses’ Afternoon Dresses—sixe 14 to 18 years; an excel- lent assortment of the season's smartest and most approved models; made of Taffeta, Crepe Meteor, Crepe de Chine, Novelty Striped or Plaid Silk. 16.75 and 22.50 formerly 22.50 to 32.50 Juniors’ Suits—size 13 to 17 years; stylish and youthful models or Serge, Poplin or Gabardine; desirable Spring shades. 12.75 and 18.50 formerly 18.50 to 26,50 _ Girls’ Coats—size 10 to 16 years; various models; made of Serge, Poplin, Wool Check or Plaid Materials. 9.75 formerly 12.75 to 14.76 Girls’ Coats—site 6 to 10 years; of Serge, Poplip or Velour Checks; full or half lined; in plain or trimmed effects, 4.95 formerly 6.60 to 9.76 “McCREERY SILKS” Famous Over Half a Century For Best Values Largest varietyof new weaves and most complete color assortments in America in stock at all seasons of the year. McCreery’s Annual MAY WHITE SILK SALE Now in Progress Over One Hundred Thousand Yards of this season's latest fashionable weaves on sale at 48c to 1.95 a yard | IN ADDITLON ON SATURDAY 300 Pieces of Selected Genuine Chinese Natural ECRU SHANTUNG PONGEE SILK yard 75e¢ and 95¢ 88 inches wide, Black Chiffon Taffeta Silk; 86 inches wide yard 1,28 and 1,45 Black Dress Satin; 40 inches wide yard 1,28 Genuine Black Rajah Silk yard QB Printed silk mounted on staff; gilt spear tO Bip ; re Tec | 4x Gin 10c 6x Bin . 20¢ 12x 16in 35e Cotton Bunting Flags--Guaranteed fast color. $x Gft. toBx 12 ft 6.00 to 28.00 | American Flags 8.00 size 5 x 8 ft