The evening world. Newspaper, November 11, 1919, Page 9

Wearing a fedora hat, carrying an umbrella and smoking a pipe, went to 84th Street and Second Avenue. . rom the meagre description given . by the woman who saw the rug splashing incident, Sledin identified Post. Post, in turn, identified Siedin the bearer and followed him. The instructions stated that the bearer of the money was to go first to | Sth Street and Second Avenue, where further instructions would be obtained from a circular posted on the wall. Here Sledin and Ford — Wanted $10, 000 From Each, fearnied that they were to go to 14th Street, where they were to slide the Police Report, , After money under the door of a vacant, + (Springing Trap. tore, ‘ The detectives seized Post, who ‘A one-man plot to extort thourands Bie touka hess 8nd searened | yibs of dollars from five leading depart- fapertaent stores and circulars ot Delge has deen fruntrnged) struction. In one pocket they found @ bottle of sulpburic acid, in the othe by the arrest of a man who gave the| some chemical that emitted heavy AD pansy fictitious name of Albert be ding to the police Post t td forty-five years old, and sald he | Pores Ford this morning that he ‘was « salesman. He refused to give ie ie veven “years “prior to itive his real namo and address, He waa) years og i arrested by Detectives Sledin and mated ditoage he bas done le ext! Ford and locked up in the West 47th Btreet Police Station on a charge of extortion. According to the police, Post sent otters to the five stores, signed “XK. Z," demanding $10,000 and say- ing the money should be paid accord- B ing to instructions in a later letter. | oston Refusal to pay would result in dam- age to goods and fixtures. Tho sec- ond letter contained instructions as to where the money should be placed, and how the bearer was to be dressed. One store paid no attention to the frst letter, which was posted three , Weeks ago. A week lator Post, ac- | eording to his own story, entered the store and splashed sulphuric acid om @ rug valued at several hundred dollars, He was observed by a ‘woman but managed to escape. Post then sent a more insistent letter to Garter Utd Sup When wearing ae See | you forget thet oe have garters hey hold socks seaurely without binding, George Frost Co,, Makers, Boston the store, the officials of which noti- fled the police. . Detective Sledin, following instruc- tions received ir. the second letter, J The Store is closed at 5 P. M. daily B. Altman & Cn. The Stationery Dep’t is amply equipped to supply all demands for Personal Greeting Cards for Christmas and New Year . The designs ready for selection are new, artistic, and in many instances exclusive to B. Altman & Co. Among them are a number of imported novelties that are espe). \y charming. Orders for engraving these cards slic placed at the earliest possible mome:t. (First Floor) i Ne i ia trian ici y A Sale of Blankets, Bedspreads, Etc, to be held to-morrow and Thursday, on the Fourth Floor, offer an opportunity for economic buying. willl exceptional Special-price iteins include: White Blankets $7.50, 9.50 & Cotton Blanket Throws in various attractive colors, each $3.75 per pair Comfortables Silkoline cover, cotton filling, each § Scalloped Bedspreads Crinkled Dimity Size 2 x23¢ yards Size 216x234 yards ’ . each 3.45 Muslin Sheets and Pillow Cases at interesting prices Madison Auenw - Hii Avenue wth und 35th Streets AS Sapagecaey Mem Box a dian cana es Lae i oh aati cits talc at se THE EVENING WORLD, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1919. ° ‘Y Open Daily 9 A.M. to 5.30 P.M. ==| Stern Brothers ! Between Fifth and Sixth Avenues West 42nd Street Specially prepared for To-morrow WOMEN’S TAILORED SUITS Values up to $79.50 $45.00 Developed in Silvertone, Wool Velour, Velour de Laine, Duvet Superior, Tricotine and Ox- ford; in- plain tailored, belted or flare models; to be worn with one’s own furs; most fashion- able models represented; attractive Autumn colorings. THIRD FLOOR SMART TAILOR-MADE BLOUSES Values up to $12.75 $6.50 N attractive assortment of women’s Tailor-made Blouses in Crepe de Chine, Washable Satin, Men’s Wear Crepe and Japanese Silk; Flesh, White, Black or Bisque, also stripes, Excellent Values, WOOL DRESS FABRICS Displaying a Delayed Importation from France SECOND FLOOR..-WEDNESDAY Rodier’s Camel’s Hair Kasha Cloth, Also French Wool Back Duvetyne, Cashmere de Soie and Silk Toile in the latest colorings; used extensively in the late model garments by the leading dressmakers of, Paris, at’ unusually attractive prices. CHILDREN’S CHINCHILLA COATS All Wool; superior quality; in Grey, Brown and Cinnamon color; trimmed with solid fur collar; unusual values; sizes 2 to 5 years; Regularly sold at $23.50 $18.50 Children’s Brushed Wool Sweater Sets Consisting of Sweater, Leggings, Cap and Mittens in serviceable colorings. Sizes 2 to 5 years; regularly sold at $10.50 $8.95 Special Offering for To-morrow BOYS’ WINTER SUITS AND COATS Suitable for School or General Wear ° Boys’ Novelty Suits, Junior Norfolk, Middy or Balkan Middy; an exceptional assortment of fancy or plain colors; sizes 3 to 10 years; regu- lar values up to $12.50; specially priced at $9.75 Boys’ Corduroy Norfolk Suits, Box pleated; sizes 3 to 8 years, . a $7.50 Boys’ Smart Mackinaws Shaw! or convertible collars; neat plaid fabric; sizes 7 to 18 years; attractively priced at $12.50 and 16.50 A ae 9 A.M. to 5.30 P.M. West 43rd Street IMPORTED DECORATIVE LINENS Appropriate for the Thanksgiving Table and Bridal Gifts. Below To-day’s Present Cost; on Sale on Main Floor Tables Mosaic Linens Hand-Scalloped and Hand-Embroidered Tea Napkins......doz. 10.00, 12.00 Tea Cloths......... at 13.50, 17.50 --at 16.50, 29.00 Madeira Linens Hand-Scalloped and Hand-Embroidered. Luncheon Sets Center Pieces....... at 9.75, 15.00 (18 pieces).....0+0006 4.75, 5.75 || Oblong Luncheon Sets Tea Napkins........doz. 6.75, 7.50 (18 pieces).......0605 21.00, 75.00 “Luncheon Cloths... ..at 7,50, 12.75 Round Luncheon Sets Lingerie Cushion Covers, 1,50, 2.25 (25 pieces)....se.s08 40.00, 65.00 Irish Linen Tea Napkins, hemstitched; - - - - - dozen $4.95 French Handmade Cluny Dresser and Buffet Scarfs, - at $5.75 . Italian Handmade Filet and Cutwork Centerpieces, .- at $9.00 FRENCH PEARL NECKLACES Moderately Priced---Main Floor Pearl Necklaces of the Rene | FrenchPearlNecklaces, closely quality, in graduated sizes; various resemble Oriental Pearls; graduated lengths zp to 085 pore Indestruct- | sizes; ‘eer hes bao long, with gold ible and French pearls. clasp. jar value Specially priced at...... 25.00 $15.00. Special........ 10.75 an unusually fine assortment of Imitation French or Indestructible Pearl Kelicon gold or fancy clasps; all lengths up to 50 inches; prices range from $5.00 to .150.00 -DRESS TRIMMINGS [NGLUDED are the newest ideas in Girdles of Metal, Braid or Jet; Floral Trimming Ornaments for Dress, Lingerie or Decorative purposes; Colored Silk Embroidered Trimmings in band or ornamental effect; Metal Trim- mings, Tassels and Fringes, very desjrable for decorative uses. Metal Silk Cord and Jet Girdles, - - $3.25, 6.50 to 25.00 Metal Trimmings, Tassels and Fringes, 35¢, 1.25 to 3.95 Floral Trimming’Ornaments, - - - - *° 40c, 1.50 to 7.50 , An assortment of Wide and Narrow Fancy or Plain Black Braid Girdles, with tassels; 3 yards longi. . cebdecocvecoecocccsoccce doveee $2.25 to 4.95 FABRIC & LEATHER HAND BAGS At Very Substantial Savings Chiffon Velvet or pursing Bags or Real Leather Envelope Purses ; The newest models in Black or Colors; values up to $10.00 Special at $6.95 Chiffon Velvet Bags—Deep Model with Metal Frames; Also many Leather Bags from which you may choose, $3.75 and 4.95 An Important Sale To-morrow of HANDKERCHIEFS For Men and Women at Decidedly Low Prices *On the Main Floor. Women’s Linen Handkerchiefs || Men’s Handkerchiefs With initial. Box of six, Pure linen; initial, Dozen, $2.60 and 3.25 $3.90 and 6.60 Women’s Handkerchiefs Men’s Handkerchiefs Linen; embroidered; assorted patterns, Plain linen; hemstitched; with Box of six, initial. Dozen, $1.60 and 2.50 $3.95, 6.00 and 9.00 Women’s Handkerchiefs Men’s Handkerchiefs colored; in a variety of Imported; sheer linen, with tape border; Dozen, | hand hemstitched, Dozen, $3.75 $15.00 Men’s Sheer Lawn Handkerchiefs at $2.70 doz. Satin striped, with fancy initials; in white and colors. Pure linen; dainty styles,