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INFLUENZA CASES DECLINE FURTHER Higher Death Rate, Shown in To- Day’s Figures, Attributed to Delayed Reports, ‘The influenza epidemic is decidediy on the dectine, there being 433 fewer cases + reported to-day than yesterday, and 70 | fewer pneumonia cases. ‘The death rate, ; however, has increased, but Commrieton- . er Copeland says the increase bears no ) special significance, because some of the deaths ehoutt have been reported’ earlier, Deaths trom influenza increased by 31 and those from pneumonia dy 9% | ‘The total cases of infuensza reportet for to-day were 1,066 and of pneumonia 426. Deaths from influenza were 122 and from pneumonia 227. Total infiu- enza cases reported to date, 61,002. A hundred and seventy-nine spitters and 79 subway smokets were arrested. Magistrate Geismar in the Adams Street Court, Brooklyn, fined 100 persons $2 each. He declared he would make the fine $10 om Lincoln’s.birthday. Mrs, Ellsworth Keuffman of No. 220 Riverside Drive declares owners of pri- vate ambulances are profiteering and have increased their prices (rom $10 to on. {At the offices of ambulance com- ) panies it was said the reason for ex- | cess charges was the difficulty, dan- > gor and expense of driving the me- i chines through the snow. a ERT 2,441 New Fine Cas: aide Cl ALBANY, Feb. 10.—Influenza cases reported to the State Department of Health trom noon Saturday to 5 P. M. + yesterday totalled 2,441, with (123 deaths, it was announced to-day. » Pneumonia cases for the same period were 148, with 16 deaths. These es | do not Include the cases in New York city. im State Out- ational RED SOX’ HOME FOR SALE. ) Fenway Park likely to be Put om Anction Block. BOSTON, Feb, 10,—A bill to restrain President H. H. Frazee of the Boston Americans from selling any of his in- S terests in the playing end of the elu } was filed here to-day by counsel for J. ~~), J, Lannin, former owner of the Red Sox. ‘Te ‘suit followed an announcement by } counsel for Lannin that Fenway Park, | home grounds of the Boston Club, would | ve sold at auction to obtain payment of a note for $262,000 given by Frazee! when the club was bought, pines 8 el 2,500 TONS OF TOBACCO HERE Carge Arrives To-Day eon Steamer Morre Castic. ‘The Ward Line Steamer Morro Cas- tles, carrying a $5,000,000 cargo of tobaagn from Havana, said to be the large®t consignment ever shipped from that port docked at Pier 14, ‘Fast River, this morning. One-third of the steamers 2,600 ton cargo was File steamer carried 138 passengers, including fifty-one first class, pala Aare dah SE Wants to ™% ALBANY, N. Y., Feb. 10,—Senator ‘kwood, Republican, of introduced a State- It ts tn- je that the pension fund | Je Up of moneys contributed, 50 per cent. by the teachers and 50 per' by the localities, HEA 9:30 to 6:00 STORE HOURS (for the Present) THE EVENING a IRIN ost of. Filth, Arense Economies Offered for WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY In Our New Shop for v Men’s Work Clothes Men’s OUP FEg. 87. ccc crecccvccecssccces Te! ra. . Union-Made Overalls—with or without bib—blue hickory striped or plain blue, brown or white—sizes 34 to 44—also coats to match— lees than today’s wholesale pricey 55 Sizes 46 to 50, 20 cts. more. Le stripes— Men’s One-Piece Overalls — all size: — blue and brown and blue and white less than today’s wholesale price 3.42 Men’s Work Shirts —light or dark blue chambrays, black sateens, black twilled fabrics, striped percales or gray flannel— all sizes Men’s Long Tan Dusters.... Men’s Short White Coats— good, strong materia) Men’s Long White Coats— Men’s White Aprons— without bibs with bibs Hickory striped and all white Shop Aprons... 6 Checked umper and blue Special less than manufacturers’ wholesale cost Special 1.55 Special, 1.77...2.77...3.77 Special 2012/2 3.59 Toolmakers’ Aprons in plain brown ROGUES st wl eEis 6s Mos ihs cas Sia ie ser deseveedordecouenesmuNctsanse 1.35 HOSIERY Men’s Cotton Hose—brown and black— double heel and toe—our reg. .24.... Men’s Natural Wool H. 18 63 iose— GLOVES Canvas Gauntlet Gloves—with well- made fingers—special. . . Less than manufacturer today. MEN’S TAN WORK SHOES 4.95 Our regular $6.45 Sizes 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 (Wide Widths) s’ selling price 15 Heavy double leather soles and strong Elkskin uppers, unlined, bellows tongue. These shoes are the product of the well known shoe manufac- turers, Endicott, Johnson & Co. Men’s Work Clothes Shop—Basement See page 23 for our three-col. advertisement and exceptional sale of Spring Hats. WORLD, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1920. ‘JOHN WANAMAKER Broadway at Ninth, New York Formerly A. T, STEWART & CO. Store hours 9.30 to 6 ¥ ———— Boys’ Norfolk , Suits—reduced 73 suits now $16.75 originally $20 to $25 102 suits now $19.75 originally $25 to $32 267 suits now $28.50 originally $35 to $45 stems ee e nes, chev- iots; broken sisth but a good choice in every size from 7 to 17 years. Boys’ Wash Suits, $2.95 300 Norfolk, Oliver Twist and Mi styles; white and colored mat ; sizes 234 to 6 years. Second floor, Old Building Muslin Underwear 50c to $10 each 434 pes.; broken sizes; were $1.50 to $20 each; some slightly soiled from handling. Not every kind in all sizes— all sizes in the lot, however. Main Aisle, Old Building. : ° : Silk Lingerie, $14.85 to $24.85 Originally $20 to $45 Night gowns and envelope chemises. Georgette and crepe de chine. Some trimmed with real filet lace; others with nicely selected insertions, medallions, and imitation Valenciennes lace. Some perfectly beautiful pieces in this collection: Marked so low because slightly, soiled and because of broken sizes; some were window “show” Ae; Third floor, Old Building. Cretonnes— now 65c yd. They are made of the lendidly durable aeroplane cloth, in a great variety of patterns, and their regular price is $1.10 to $1.35 yard. You may buy a light colored cloth with lattice work, dainty pink roses and blue ribbon, for the bedroom. Or a large nals | flower design in reds, greens an yellows on a buff back; id, for the living-room. r again a quaint and daring Chinese effect —an Oriental ship carried out in pinks and blues on a black back- ground—for the sun porch. Forest effects, featuring large brilliantly plumed birds, com- bine soft reds, blues, greens and browns most effectively. There is a large range of colors. A ay ~~ Three-Piece Tapestr Upholstered Finished in Mahogany. size bedstead. for mattress). The suite complete in Moleskin. ... Da - bed, finished in Ma- hogeny, American W Walnut or Antique Ivory, complete with woven wire spring, and mattress, 37.50 14,25 extra for cretonne covering, Pillow and Bolster. Ten-Piece William and Mary Dining Room Suite in Mahogany 60-inch Buffet, 48-inch Dining Table with 6 ft. ex- tension, China Closet, Serving Table, Arm Chair and Five Side Chairs covered in blue genuine PORTION MALO, cos cc see see aeceenss WE ARE TOLD the value of this Suite to-day in other stores is $275, OUR FEBRUARY SALE PRICE 179.75 292,50 ye Spanish Moleskin aven-O Suite The Daven-O opens to a full (An additional charge 249.75 The suite complete in Tapestry, 279.75. Four-piece Adam Bedroom ‘Suite in American Walnut consists of ‘Dresser, Chifforobe, full size Bow-end Bedstead and triplicate mirror Toilet Table Three-piece Bed Outfit—Ivory or white enamel bed, in 4 ft. or 4.6 ft sizes; Spear's sanitary Spring and All Cotton Mattress. THE THREE PIECES, 39.50 17 Cedar Chests From. ... lonial style, as illustrated. Vhs) Several styles and sizes from which to make a selection, ++ 19.78 Golden Oak Buffet, 40 inch size, Co. 26.75 | Spear & Co. TWO STORES 6th Ave. at 16th Street | 22-26 West 34th Street smnumber of patterns are repro- duced several times with back- ground of different shade, so that once having chosen the design, you may determine the major color for yourself. Fourth Gallery, New Bldg. Handbags, $7.50 Regularly $10 to $18 Velvet in a variety of colors, with metal and jewel- tops_ and composition frames. The interior of these bags is beautifully finished, and fitted with mirror and purse. painted white composition and resemble painted ivory. Others are of imitation shell in the fin- est of color and design. _ Every small thing that dis- Sopuisieg a-fine bag from an ordinary bag is to be seen on the bags in this collection. Main Aisle, Old Building. Moire Handbags, $10 Carved composition shell top, in amber or tortoise shell color. May be had in either faille or moire in navy blue or black. Very new. Decidedly smart. Main floor, Old Building. Some of the frames are in | Announce a Collection of Preliminary Spring Modes The very early spring modes that bring a charming relief of light- ness and color to the winter wardrobe of the smart woman are now on exhibition in the new Gown Salons for Womeh. These are the modes that the designers have created for us from the most favored lines and the smart small whims and fancies of fashion of the moment. The successful spring wardrobe depends upon these as well as up- on the more elaborate modes that Paris will send later. The Coilection Includes New and becoming frocks of taffeta others feature smart polka dots and satin, little ‘undercoat’ frocks and Oriental designs. for immediate wear. From shoulder Frocks of serge, tricotine and re We ae are oF a eines and sora ae aby developed with fine oveliness combined wi i embroidery, featuring pleated skirts fineness of material. ae and much-favored Eton modes. Chiffon frocks for daytime and in- Also the most formal And elaborate formal roe wear. Some are beau- of evening gowns for early spring tifully printed with pastel tinted flow- wear, It is the constant desire of the Salons of Women’s Gowns to achieve fineness of detail in every frock. Each bit of lace and em- broidery, each collar and cuff, is of as fine a quality as possible and its design is irreproachable. Many of the fine frocks are entirely hand-made. Second floor, Old Building I" will make ANY man glad to know that, by reason of a very special purchase, we can sell, in the Main Men’s Store, Wednesday 150 Men’s Suits at $45 206 Men’s Suits at $50 These prices are $15 less than their grade-price, according to the Wanamaker 156 are medium weights— coats half-lined—in light browns and green mixtures, and about 50 blue and brown unfinished worsted, suitable for Spring wear. Sizes 34 to 42, regular and stout. .._. SUM--these suits bought for immediate delivery we can sell at $15 less. Similar suits, to be delivered next Fall, will have to be sold for $10 more. Question — Burlington Arcade floor, New Building. --and last news is BEST news for all who need Furniture (1)—In the FURNITURE SALE is every piece of home furniture in the Wana- maker Hdme Galleries, in the New Building, excepting only the BELMAI- SON antiques. (2)—All prices are the February Sale opened—and much lower than prices that will prevail later in the year, standard. 200 are Winter weights, coats full lined. how much do you save by buying now? reduced from 10 to 33 per cent. below prices prevailing when (3)—This February stock is backed up by warehouse re- birt and no other individual stock compares with it. (4)—It is the ONE stock that responds to the needs of ALL the people, with the right kind of furniture in every grade, from the lowliest that is good to the superb handmade reproductions of famous mu- seum pieces. The RIGHT furniture. PLENTY of it. At TRUE savings. That is the Wanamaker February Sale. And no one should miss it. Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Galleries, ew Bidg. New Salons of Women’s Gowns | | a My oe Bue | | | | | ‘ 02d. isis Sie a