New Britain Herald Newspaper, October 29, 1915, Page 5

“Trapped in Factory, Th irteen Die When Pittsburgh Building Burns 1 _TRAHING QUT BODIES AT PITTSBURGH DISASTER~ FIGHTING THE FIRE Thirteen persons were killed and eight injured by a flre in a four story building, the two upper floors of which were occupled by a paper box company, in Pittsburg., Of the dead, all were young women employed by 1he company except one. Many of tRe bodies were so burned as to make {dentification difficult: Mayor Joseph G. Armstrong ordered that the police, city council and the coroner make a therough investigation of the fire. The flames started in a pile of straw in the rear of the feed store of James Brown & Co., on the first floor of the bullding: William C, Kimbel, general manager of the box factory, at once went to the third and fourth floors and warned the girls employed there to leave the building quietly. The flames gained headway so rapidly, however, that escape by means of stairways and fire escapes was soon cut off. Some of the girls attempted to go to the dressing room for their hats and there, huddled on the floor, firemen found a majority of the bodies Daily Fashion Talks BY MAY . MANTON . SN S SRS RS « 8795 (Wiih Basiing Line and Added Seam Allowance) Princesse Gown, 34 to 42 bust. |, Princesse gowns are unquestioned favorites just now, and this ene is very jnew and unusually attractive. The plaitq that are lald in le; side-backs rclieve the severity and e front and also in the | Pl’(l- H 8791 (With Basiing Line and Added Seam Allowance) Girl's Dress, 6, 8 . and 10 years. de pretty fulness, while at the same time, he essential characteristics of the prin+ esse style are retained. The high, fiaring collar is becoming and the open {front is always comfrotable and satisfac« ory. In the lllustration, the gown is ‘of ‘gabardine and the collar and, cuffs are made of white washable satin \while the bands are of satin matching the lcloth. Princesse gowns are to be worn béth upon the street and within doors and are to be made of almost -very fash+ {onable materlal. For the street gown, abardine, serge, broadcloth, crépe gabar- ine and poplins are fashionable, with elvet for very handsome costum ithin doors, silk poplin, velvet and in- eed the N ht weight gabardines and' hiffon broadcloths are bwlnghexttnsively The pattern allows the seams at h# same time gives the perfect basting ne, | For the medium size will be needed, 9, 'ds. of material 27 or 36 in. wide, 614, ds. ?4 if the material has figure or nap, hut for g!nin material without up, an Yown, 517 yds. 44 In, wide will suffice. “he skirt 1 3 yds. and 12 in wide at the ower edge, The pattern No. 8795 ls cut in sizes ‘om 34 to 42 in. bust measure. It will, Xeymailed tany address by the Fashion' Pepartment f this paper, on receipt of centa. Mothe gwho are considering the school wardrobe 12r the fall, will find this frock a most satisfactory one. It gives just a su%gestmn of the Norfolk idea that is so fashionable this fall, It isextremely: simple, rec at the same time, extremel | practical. The plaited skirt is joined to' an under-lining and the blouse is quite separate. It is distinctly novel for the Kuke extends over the sleeves in a most ecoming and attractive way. In the pic- | ture, the blouse is made of a plain serge, ! while the skirt and the trimming are o plaid, but frocks of one material through-' | but are quite as fashionable as those of, {wo and all the serges, gabardines and ! Yabrics of the sort are especially de-! virable. All the seams are allowed on the, pattern and the true basting line also is: fiven, and it is necessary only to cut on the outer edfien and to sew on the lines; marked by the smallest perforations. | For the 8 year size will be needed for the blouse, 3 yds. of material 27 in. wide,| =14 yds. 36, 174 ?'ds. 44; for the skirt and’ {he trimming will be required, 2 yds. 27 1. wide, l}g yds. 36, 1 yd. 44 In. wide.: The May Manton pattern No. 8791 is' in sizes from 6 to 10 years. It will mailed to any address by the Fashion partment of this paper, on receipt of l len cents, BELGIANS WEAVE LACE TO AID COUNTRYFOLK To ‘nelp in the work of relieving Belgian sufferers by the war, the com- mission for re'ief in Belgium, with at 71 Broadway, New York, is arranging for exhibitions and sales of Belgian handmade lace in American cities. Exhibitions - have already been given in Boston and New York. The young woman in the pic- ture is a Belgian lacemaker in na- tional costrme. ——————————————————— SYMPTOMS OF DEBILITY People who are tired all of the time and never feel rested even after a long night in bed, who cannot regain weight and strength, whose step lacks elasticity anddwho {feel no joy in ‘lxving, are debili- tated. headquarters A medical examination might easily show that every organ of the body is act- ing normally but the pallor of the face will usually show that the blood is thin. This is the oot of the trouble. . Debility is a loss of vitality, not affect- ing any one part of the body but the system generally. The blood goes to every part of the body and the use of & blood tonic like Dr. Williams® Pink Pills qllirklfy tones up the sfstem, The first sign of returning health is a better appe- tite, improved digestion, a quicker step, brighter eyes, better color in the cheeks. The rich, red blood, reaching every organ and muscle, carriesrenewed health and vigor. The nerves are quieted, sleep be- comes more refreshing and with r8is- tent treatment and proper living J:: de- bilitated patient is once more enabled to enjoy life. Two-useful books, ‘‘Building Up the Blood”’ and ‘“What to Eat’’ will be sent free on request by the Dr. Williams Medicine Co., Schenectady, N. Y. Your gmn druggist sells Dr, V{mu.m.’ Pink s | the transparent hem is of maline, net a soft bow, | | wing placed flat o nthe brim, close | to the crown on the left side | makes a very chic and useful hat. | boiling hot HAVE COLOR IN YOUR CHEEKS Be Better Looking—Take Olive Tablets If your skin is yellow—complexion pallid—tongue coated “— appetite poor— you have a bad taste in your mouth—a lazy, no-good feeling—you should take Olive Tablets. Dr. Edwards stitute for calomel—were prepared by Dr. Edwards after 17 years of study with his patients. Dr. Edwards’ Olive Tablets are a pure- 1y vegetable compound mixed with olive oil. You will know them by their olive color. If you want a clear, pink skin, bright ! eves, “no_pimples, a feellng of buoyancy ! like childhood days, you must get at the cause, ! Dr. Edwards’ Olive Tablets act on the liver and bowels like calomel—yet have no dangerous after effects. They start the bile and overcome con- stipation, That's why millions of boxes are sold annually at 10c and 25c per box. All druggists. Take one or two nightly and note the pleasing results, O. Olive Tablets—a _sub- The Olive Tablet Company, Columb | F adséah‘a' Fashions There are actually new umbrelias made of brigt plald material Little folks are wearing turbans very like those of grown-ups, Big ball buttons of velvets are used to fasten the tight-fitting coats. The muff collars on loosely flaring coats are extremely smart. Suits of jersey cloth are useful for both town and country wear. Short evening dresses are apt have the odd narrow sash trains, to Nutria fur is a very good substi- tute for the much wanted beaver. Finest handbags are made of the richest silks, velvets and soft leati- ers. Some of the suit coats are a trifle shorter, they are partly fitted into the back and have a full short ripple. To be fashionable the figure should curve at the waistline. This may be gained by fullness of drapery on the hips, The simplest silk blouse may enriched with a wide collar of the collar being weighted at at corners with tassels. be lace, the Hems are pointed and still more startling is the fact of their being transparent. The material used for or lace. Sashes have returned with the use ribbons and many a dance frock is finished at the waistline with a rin- bon drawn.softly around and tied in A perfectly plain sailor of satin velour is trimmed with a small white This Household Notes ' Paint marks can be removed by | soaking them for a short time in ben- zine or turpentine, then rubbng them with emery paper or a little pulver- ized pumice stone. When frying fish, have the fat before putting the fish When the fat is in the smoke will in the pan. proper condition, a blue be rising from it. Dust is a great enemy to lace— fog is another, therefore, if precious old lace is stored away, be careful that it is protected from dust, and 't should be taken out and exposed to the air from time to time before an open window on a clear day. If the cork has slipped into the | bottle, empty it of its contente, take a thin wire and form a loop of it be- low the neck of the bottle, fill the bottle with water, the cork will float to the top and you pull the wire loop up under it and out of the bottle. The geraniums that have been blooming in the flower ‘bed through the summer can be taken up before frost, have their roots shaken free from earth and hung in the cellar. Next spring you can cut off most of the . top, plant them and they will grow, There is nothing that will make the invalid more comfortable than to have her day started right. The room &hould be made sweet with fresh air, the bed made, and the patient should have her sponge bat. All this should of course, follow after she has had her breakfast. If you have little garden space, plant a grape vine for shade, at the back porch; it will do very well climb- ing over a heavy wire trellls and will bear if it is cultivated and fertilized around the roots. In the fall you will find pleasure in picking bunches of grapes at your back door. This is the time of year when Irish stew will be relished by the family, and the housekeeper will seize the opportunity and economize in meat cost. 'omatoes are deliclous broiled. them in thick slices and broil them over a hot , when they are done, butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cut Are the ladies of New Britain interested in a special af- ternoon for ladies’ clubs or parties, at the AETNA BOWLING ALLEYS TEL. 1112-2 l | LLOT NO. 2—Consists of better grade Suits, in poplins, al shades, Exceptional Value in Our Wome and Children’s Ready-fo-Wear Dept Tomorrow All Day ™o v ™ Sell for Less 100 Beautiful Fur Trimmed Coats will go on sale tomorrow. Only the very late: styles in Coats, the new chin chin collar or military eflects_ mostly in beautitul mixtures, plain and heavy bouclays and other plain cioths in every new shade. $12.50 and $14.50 Mixtures and Plain Coats, chin chin fur collar ana cuffs in d ferent styles, alse the new military coats . Special tomorrow, at cerenan $7 '9 > $15.00 to $18.00 Coats in a very fine grade of materials, long, loose with large belt or fitted backs with high neck effect, some fur trimmed, others plain, all we materials, in sizes 16 to 44, at the 39 9 . special price % et oGO Corduroy Coats in beautiful shades of wide wale corduroy, all lmgs,.wfl.h belt from and back. An exceptionally pretty coat, sizes 36to 42: A limited quantity i this asst. This coat sold elsewhere at $12.50. Qur price for $7 9 . tomorrow will be e . Full Length Corduroy C oats lines of wide wale corduroy coats, fiitted and log backs, all in brown, navy, Copen., and black, value $15.00. sgg Q Special tomorrow at. ...... R T T, A & Short Misses’ Coats, also long ones, loosed backs of good heavy ma-’ | - terial, all sizes. Special tomorrow, at .............. dore ok gan ol » Only two lots of Women’s Tailored Suits offered for Tomorrow. S LOT NO. 1—A wonderful asst. of Women’s Tailored Suits in broadcloths, serge poplins and gaberdines, in only the newest styles, mostly samples, all lines ¢ the best quality lining and made up in the latest styles, values $ l 2 7 $16.50 to $18.00. Special for tomorrow, at . Lt French serges, full lengths fur trimmed of opossum and otherm: fu tailored in the latest word of fashion, value $19.50 to $22.50 g Special to close out at () SPECIAL NOTICE TO ALL WOMEN All Suits bought at our store will be altered free of charge, fitted by our designer that you will receive a perfect fit and tailored by other skilled tailors, not am: teurs who do not know how to fit or alter a suit correct. We also make suits order at short notice. A large variety of cloths, linings and styles to from. The price of any suit or skirt we will make for you, the price which wil positively not be more than a ready made suit. Should you not find one stock, we will take your measure and make one up for you right in our taile ing dept. We also remodel suits, coats or skirts in any new style or will trim your old coat over with fur, if you have an old fur. We do anything and every- wthing in tailoring Women’s clothes. e will make you a Suit of your own material and furnish fine quality linings and trimmings in any style for $10 0 . . ¥ . Don’t Fail to See Our Children’s Department o Ready Made Coats The largest variety to select from. Having too many styles and materials in Chil- dren’s and Infants’ Coats it will be impossible to describe them in, this .adver- tisement. Qur 2 to 6 year, 9 to 10 year, and 6 to 14 year line is the finest ever carried in New Britain and every woman out tomorrow looking for a child’s coat should not fail to see our liie. A saving of 259 sure on your purchase. A very large asst. of children’s and infants’ knit goods for less money than at any other store 300 Trimmed and Untrimmed Sample Hats on Sale Tomorrow at a Reduction of 33 1-3% Table No. 1—$2.79 to $3.50 Silk Beaver Shapes, all beautiful Shapes, $l 8 8 mostly large, at i . Table No. 2—$2.25 to $2.98 shapes, special in all German velvets and $ 1 4 8 silk beaver, at 4 . Table No. 3—A wonderful asst. of shapes consisting of every known shape 9 8 c . worth from $1.50 to $1.98, at ' All of these Hats are also included in our free trimming service. A beautiful asst. of Trimmed Hats all reduced. Buy tomorrow positively at a great saving. Just receiged another shipment of those beautiful velvet roses with foliage 2 5 c sold all over for 50c to 59¢c, at ; g Women’s Long Beacon Bath Robes in different styles also some for men ; not one worth less than $3.00, some $3.50, tomorrow, all sizes "‘Gloves at Cut Prices Tomorrow $1.50 Extra Fine Washable Gloves in many different styles, all sizes, $ 1 00 at . 10c To close out our Willimantic Thread, all numbers, tomorrow only, 0 3 spools for 50 pairs of soiled Corsets . consisting of Nemos and other well known makes,, only slightly soled, value to $4. Special tomorrow at Only a limited number of Nemos. Just Received Another Beautiful Assortment of Those $5.00 Lace Waists with crepe de chine trimming, all sizes.. These are positively $500 models. Special tomorrow, at . RAPHAEL’S DEPT. STORE 380-382-384 MAIN ST. The Always Busy Store