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\ < -=> 2 POLICEMAN SWEARS BROTHER OFFICER LED ROBBER GANG dndicied Guardian of City Turns State’s Evidence in Brooklyn Trial. Policeman Peter Rueger, testifying f the Brooklyn Criminal Court to- day in the trial of Policeman Herman (Crouse, indicted as one of the robbers Who stole $15,000 worth of furs from Marobin & Dubin's establishment at Mo. 716 Herkimer Street, Brooklyn, Dec, 30, declared Crouse was a mem- | 6 (ber of the gang. Rueger is under in- @ictment for the same offense, with ix other men. It had that a confession had been obtained, bur it was not known that Distr Attorney Lewis would put Ruege the stand against Crouse Rueger is accused by the State of mving been the lookout when the fur house was robbed. He testified h was on sick leave, Rueger said Crouse told him some time before the wurgiary, “If we crashed this place there'd be a good bit of money im it.” lle also said he had met Benny Sternberg while the pkins for the aubery were being laid. Sternber mame was first brought into the ca imated in District Attorney Lewis's opening |c, fAatement. He was indicted Murch %9, 1917, for the murder of Mrs. Els color combin: LISTE GUM 10 NUGGETS 5 chewing gum, invalu- able during the War as a nerve steadier. Listerated Gum Corporation, N.Y. Lee Hilair at the Hotel Martinique, but was freed. Lewis sa! has not been able to find him in connection with the fur robbery. Rueger told of going to the home of Edward Werle, one of the indicted men, where he said the robbery was discussed. His t onchided when rece Most of the morning session of court was occupied in obtaining a jury, Lewis reviewed the ciroumstances of the robbery, all of whieh were di- vulged at the timo, charging that rouse and Rue able ton the robbery safe because their dis- triets were adjacent to the fur estab- shment. He said the men loafed in the building and ate lunch, awaiting or fan opportune moment to remove the foods, nded by William J xwand Werle, Philip Brown, und James Kennedy, ind nection with the robbery, asked @ was indicted for he murder of Mrs. Hilair on testi- nony that he had been seen on a train with her and had later been seen going into the hotel with her. Mrs. Hilair was strangled to death ind jewels worth $2,600 were missing. ARMY FOOD CLERKS | ‘WANT $311,000 900 Women Tell Hylan They Are Entitled 16 Surplus From the sale of known to-day 8 sent out by ints _Hirshfeld Laura A sale a success, Commissioner of Markets Cauble helped make the Since learning of the big surplus fund they have demanded that Mayor Hylao pay hem for their work In reponse to this claim t Commis: s asking th e and de 1 Eddys Salice Popular for its Fine favor and the relish it gives to all foods Particularly recom- mended for oysters, fish, eggs, soups, salads, baked beans, sandwiches and hot or cold meats, MADE IN U.S.A. At Grocers and Delicatessen Stores. E. Pritchard, 327 Spring St.. N. Y. ASK FOR and GET Horlick’s The Original Py ins Milk are volunteer workers under former Deputy tanklin Simon a Co. Fifth Avenue, 37th and 38th Streets An Extraordinary Offering of WOMEN’S . FRENCH BEADED BAGS In New Drawstring and Frame Styles 23.50 Tax. 1.60 Not a one that would ordinarily sell for less than $39.50—most of them would usually sell for up to $49.50 T is not rare to find beaded bags at a low price. But it is almost impossible to find genuine French beaded bags—bags that are original in shape, artis- tic in design, exquisite in workmanship, daring in color—at a price so remarkably low as this. these bags are new! Some have flounce tops, some have double pannier beaded handles, some frames of shell or galalith. They are made of the small size beads, found only in French bags, and the ations are beautiful. BAG SHOP—Main Floor RATED Quiets the Nerves Air-men, sub- marine crews, night patrols, ail found this And THE EVENING wenn MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 1920. Stern Brothers. West 42nd Street (Between 5th and 6th Avenues) West 43rd Street Special attention is directed to the newly arrived assortments in our UPHOLSTERY SECTIONS For Exclusive Hangings whereby Apartments and Homes may be beautified in harmony with one’s personal tastes. Efficiency is paramount in the shop devoted to this class of work. Real Lace Decorations Are shown in a select variety, in- cluding Scarfs, Table Covers, Chair Tidies and Round ur Square Center- pieces. The Antique Shop Is adding new shipments from abroad constantly, and the display of Metal Ware, Embroideries, Rich Laces, Furniture, ete., is very interesting. FOURTH FLOOR Marked Much Below Regular Prices DOMESTIC FLOOR COVERINGS A large variety of this season’s most desirable patterns and colorings, in exceptional qualities. Wilton Rugs— New designs and colorings: grades; attractively priced. 9x12 ft.; reg. $175.00, 9x12 ft.; reg. $115.00, Wilton Carpets— The most desirable colorings rep- resented, including Taupe, Grey, Rose, Blue, Mulberry, Gold, Green and Brown; reg. $3.75 to 4.50 yd. $2.95 and $3.45 best 130.00 $81.00 Inlaid Linoleum at $1.65 square yard Wood or tile effect: cut from full rolls; regularly ‘Special White Blankets— Pair Muslin Sheets— Double Size; Pink or Blue Borders, $7.75, 9.50 and 10.75 Printed Silkoline Comfortables in new designs and desirable colorings, $5.50, 6.95 and 8.50 each Single ‘Three-qtr. Double Durable quality; well made Hemmed... .1.45 1.90 2.05 Hemmed.......40¢ 45c 55c Scalloped. . .2.65 2.90 3.20 Scalloped...... 70c 75¢ 80c fourteen different designs to choose from: $2.00 square yard. January Clearance of: BED COVERINGS Blankets, Comfortables, Muslin Sheets and Pillow Cases At Unusually Low Prices for Tuesday—Second Floor. Colored Blankets— Attractive new plaid designs, Pair $6.50, 7.95 and 10.75 Muslin Pillow Cases— French, English and American DINNER SERVICES and PLATES Large assortments—moderately priced Limoges China Dinner Sets | English Porcelain Dinner Sets Theodore Haviland; 107 pieces; con- 100 and 107 piec new colored border ventional horder designs; matt gold | designs; regularly handles; regularly 00 $79.50 Limoges China 106 pieces; wide gold matt gold handles; reg. § 100 pieces; new floral s ional border designs Dinner Sets rusted. border; ¢ Imported China Dinner y and conven- | 190 CTAL at $37.50 and 57.50 American Porcelain Sets— 106 pieces; new colored border designs; - with matt gold handles; regularly $89.50 and 42 50, $32.50 and 35.00 250.00 Sets Porcelain Sets— and 107 pieces; new medallion aml conventional border designs: regularly $25.00 and $2.50, $19.50 and 25.00 American {limited quantity of English and Limoges China Plates (representing the best makers) at Greatly Reduced Prices for this Sale. Clearance BRASS OR WHITE ENAMELED BEDSTEADS 1verage Sale of Floor Samples of ——— Dull Brass Bedsteads $ ft.; formerly 27,00 Dull Brass Bedsteads 36.50 3 ft.; formerly Dull Brass Bedsteads $ ft; formerly $50.00 Dull Brass Bedsteads 4 ft.; formerly $39.50 Sright Brass Bedstoads Square tubing; 3 ft.; formerly #75.00.. Exceptional Values in Wire and Upholstered Springs, Layer Felt and Hair Reductions of 25 Per Cent. | | ye Enameled Bedsteads $22.00 an 3 ft. formerly $14.50 $10.00 Enameled Bedsteads $12.00 White ft.; formerly $29.50 | $16.00 » Enameled Bedsteads tubing; 4 ft.; formerly $15.00 $33.50 | Whit square “20.00, $33.50 While $50.00 | in Enameled Bedsteads $14.50 formerly $15.50 Mattresses. No Connection With Any Other St NimeMus 119 West 24th St., Near 6th Ave. No mall orde: livery, No ¢ ments a everything a '§ comple me dhere isa big bargain, Cc Tuesday’s Bargains A real clearance sale. Remnants and odds and ends, to- gether with little lots and big lots of seasonable merchandise, all of which is priced to make it sell on Tuesday. g Sale on Remnants Silks, Big Cottons—of practically all colors, weaves and grades. Short lengths; some pieces up to 4 yards long. For every woman that sews. Values that will pay you to buy plentifully. Prices 5c to $2.97 500 Odd Shirts For Men and Boys. Silk Shirts, Work Shirts, Shirts for general every day wear. Slightly soiled or with slight ald two ake ame Fatieracee’ GIC to $2.97 500 Pairs of Boys’ Knee Pants Kaickerbocker style of neat striped cotton worsteds that will itand hard wear. Usual pockets and fittings. Blues; Browns; ae For boys of 8 to 17, bu: with a broken siz: $1.00 9 > Men’s and Boys Hats and Caps 500 slightly imperfect Velvet Hats| 200 Caps oa Begin Cheviots, Mix- for Boys. Each one a ture, etc., $1.00 tremendous value 10c sirtnint of on at ors and shapes: A Lot of 500 Boys’ Shirts Included are two styles, both of good weight chambray, in a striped pattern, attached collars, either flat or link fastened high band. $ 00 Double stitched seams, patch pocket, buttoned cuffs. Imperfect Shoes Another big lot! For men, women and children, Shopworn, soiled, scratched or slightly imperfect Shoes, representing practically every one of the National's 258 styles. Not damaged in wear- ~ $1.97 to $3.97 ome ing qualities, nor so spoiled in appearance a “shine” won't fix them. Curtains, Curtain Materials Hundreds of odd half pairs of Cur-| Short lengths of Curtain Mater- tains, in an assortment of many |ials, most of them 2 to 244 yards kinds, grades and patterns; aston-|long; white or ecru. Limited va- Q9C to $]-00) serv, but extra big bar- 10¢ gains; per yard. 75 Im perfect Coats Women's and misses’ sizes. their appearance nor hurt their wear. ter's models. Hardly two of the same kinds to big 2 ts $5.00 to $9.97 is the pelhhathdednnth ~~ 600 Reversible Shawls Medium heavy weight wool-and-cotton Beaver Shawl with $2.39 woven floral border and fringed ends, 64x68 in., grey or brown Embroidery Remnants Hundreds and hundreds of them. Embroidery, allover lace and insertions, most of them in 2-yard pieces. White or cream in 49 various widths and patterns. Prices, per yard ic up Odd Shirts and Night Shirts 200 odd pieces shirts, night shirts, pajamas, For men and boys. Slightly soiled, therefore the way-below-value price. Choice of $1.00 the lot 300 Pairs of Boys’ Pants For husky small boys of 3 and 4 years. Cotton serge and cheviot could be made for cleararce 49¢c Overalls, Work Jackets Heavy weight, triple stitched and reinforced. Garments of fast color blue denim. Full cut, high-back overalls; roomy jacket or jumper § 29 coat with detachable buttons and patch pockets. Each 1: Men’s Flannel Shirts For the man who wonts “something different” in a flasnel shirt. than-half-wool flannel in striped pattern, Good weight. Attached flat collar; patch pocket; douole seams Huck Towel Bargains White Cotton Huck Toweling, firmly woven in good, service- able weight. Remnants—2!9 yards long Per yard Knit Underwear, Hosiery Medium weight, seamless coarse knit cotton Stockings | cae | blue mixture c Women's Stockings, knit of superior quality cotton yarn, medium mixtures at a less than they price 15¢ weight, seamless, double sole, heels and toes have an éxtra splicing of high grade yarn, wide elastic garter tops 25¢ Men's Mercerized Lisle Socks, seamless, medium light weight, serviceable double sole, heels and toes, high spliced heels 25¢c Men's dressy Socks of artificial silk, plated on a durable cotton foundae tion; seamless, mediuin weight, strongly reinforced heels and 2 toes, black or white ace 9c Women’s ankle length Pants, knit from superior quality cotton yarn, elastic rib, lightly fleeced 59c Women’s high neck Vests, long sleeves knit from superior quality cotton yam, elastic rib; lightly fleeced 59c Children’s and infants’ warm Sleeping Garments of good quality cotton, knit in fine elastic rib, soft light fleecing on inside, warm winter weight: moccasin feet; drop seat and back closing 69c Women's Wool heavy winter weight scarlet Vest, flat knit. Very warm and of splendid quality, long sleeves, close fitting cuffs $9.29 and high neck —— Clearance 4,000 Corsets 210 Front Lacing Topless Corscte ah te inch elastic webbing 79¢c Sib AR een Carste-oRiedele wecausing 1: boning $7.00 259 Topless Coutil Corsets with wide inserts of elas c webbing 1- ‘at ‘on and back $1.00 300 Corsets of ¢ an be adjuste 290 Topless Corsets xd quality coutil. Have medium low bust which d to slender figures $ ]-00 slender and medium figures; elastic n $4.00 serts; lightly bor 300 Front Lacing Corsets of white coutil $4.49 medium bust 500 Girdle Top Free-hip Corsets of good quality brocade for mise:e and wom n of slender figures; elastic webbing at sides 3-49 300 Front-lacing Corsets with insert of elastic webbing at side front to hold skirt of corset firmly to figure $4.49 490 Corsets designed for athletic or general wear, Made of firm coutil with elastic inserts at top and bottom. Flexible boning at $19 7 back and sides; no boning over hips. Low bust $5) White Coutil Corsets for stout $9.49 Baran: <Ganics cox ies pi keateaecaae 400 White Coutil Corsets. inforced abdominal belt ee ee eee er ee +