The evening world. Newspaper, October 17, 1902, Page 5

SHE DIED FR LOVE OFA MAN Pretty Mrs. Thompson Breathed Her Last Clasping to Her Heart the Photograph of Ben- Jamin V. R. Winterbottom. CAREFULLY PLANNED END. Beparated from Husband Because He Was Professional Garhbler, Manl- eurlst Despalred of Happiness with Him Whom She Adored, ‘Mrs. Gertrude Thompson, who com- mitted sulcide at No. 62 Manhattan avenue, was buried to-day. Her friends @ay she died for love of Benjamin V. PT TS LTR EIT NEY PE RTI TTY AT? R Winterbottom, whose photograph wns found on the floor beside her dead dody. He ts a son of John Winterbot- tom, an undertaker, with stores on Bpring street and on Sixth avenue. He has not been seen since Mra. Thomp- son's death, ‘The Iatter's suicide had poen planned with evident care. She had dragged her bed to the middle of the floor 0 that ft stood Immediately beneath the chan- Geller. To a jet in the latter she had attached a rubber tube, one end of which she had held In her mouth to in- hale the escaping gas, As she lay dying she held in her hand the photo- graph of Winterbottom, which at last flipped from her grasp and fell to the floor, shattering the glass “1 Lived for Love and Died.” Near her were found two letters, one ‘of which was addressed to her father, & Rosenthal. It read: “f loved Ben; I lved for him; I died. “GERTRUDE.” The other note was sealed and ad- @ressed to Benjamin Winterbottom, of No, 6% Sixth avenue. It has not been made publia. ‘Mrs, Thompson had lived at the Man- hattan avenue house for three weeks Prior to that she had made her home with Mr. and Mrs, Alden Elsert, at No. GT West Fifty-eighth street’ Mrs. Wisert said to-day that Mrs. Thompson met her husband, Wi!liam ‘Thompson, at their house about two years ago a that they were married soon after. Within a few months they were separ- ated. Thompson was a professional gambler and the discovery of this fact Caused his wife to leave him. Won Many Admirers. Thrown upon her own resources Mrs. ‘Thompson became a manicurist. She ts fald to have been extremely good look- ing and had many admirers. Few of them seem to have made any Impres- sion upon her. ‘The tather of Mrs. Thompson, 8. Ros- enthal, ts a poor German. pediar, who lives with his wife on the upper’ floor of a tenement-house in East Seventieth street. He says Mrs. Thompson left home ‘several yours ago and never re- turned,, Ho had never heard of Winter- bottom, who Is sald to be a umrried an. Speaking of Winterbottom, Mrs. isert says: “Gertrude seemed to be completely fascinated with him. She talked of him constantly, and when she did not see him for a day or two she seamed greatly depressed.” ——>___ Kitchener Strts for India, LONDON, Oct. 17,—Lord Kitchener started this morning for India to as- sume command of the British forces there. He goes by way of Pari will visit Kjartoum. Absolute secr was maintained regarding all Fangements for his departure, so the General got away unnoticed. SAYS WIFE PUT NEEDLES IN SOUP. Frenchman Asserts He Feared to Live with Helpmeet and So Deserted Her. Anna Bacouby, a comely French ‘woman, applied for counse! fees and all- mony in the Supreme Court, Brooilyn, nd | to-day in a putt for divorce against her husband, Simon. She alleges de- sertion and other offenses, Bacouby, in defending the appitcation, swears that he married the woman tn Paris in 188, and that up to three months ago they conducted a jewelry store at No. 351 Eighth avenue. He ad- mits deserting his wife, saying that he was afrald to live with her because he found that she was putting needjes in his soup and cockroach exterminator in his Jelly. Justice Dickey took the papers and reserved decision. MOTORMAN, TROLLEY VICTIM |Severely Injured by Ca: mping Switch, Causing Collision. A collision between two @ixth avenue trolley cars ooourred at Twenty-third street shorty after 10 o'clock thts morn- ing, creating o panic among pasengers, ‘but seriously injuring only one person, John Gleason, motorman of the south- dound car. Some of the passengers were bruised and slightly cut by flying glass. Gi » who Js twentyyseven, and No. 458 West Twenty-frat at street, was badly shocked and wrenched, |: He was taken to his home. The accident was caused by one of the cars missing the switch.” THE WORLD: FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 17, 1902, RTT DYING, PRETTY WOMAN WROTE:' “| LIVED FOR LOVE AND DIED.” BOY RUNS AWAY T0 MAKE lS FORTUNE. G. M. Clark, Jr., 15 Years Old, Has Been Reading and Starts for the Golden West. George M. Clark, of No. ® Morning- aide place, has asked the police to send out a general alarm for his son, George M. Clark, jr.. fifteen years old, who has been missing since 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon, ‘The boy told a friend he was going West to make his fortune. He took with him a suit case full of clothing. He 1s of fair complexion and wore a dark sack coat, gray trousers and » black derby hat. The father said the boy was giyen to reading literature which told of young men who had risen to wealth without much trouble, ‘ ROCKEFELLER, JR., BETTER. His Improvement Due to Wife's Careful Nursing. Jobn D. Rockefeller, jr, who has been seriously 11] with a cold at his Pocantico Hills country seat, has improved #0 much, it was stated to-day, that he will be able to go out on Sunday, when he will address his Bible class in New York. It is said his recovery is due more to the careful attention pald to him by his wife than by all the medicine be took. fon the road. few is the quick great big important fact is $1 and $1.50. ments, that ought to bring $1.50 to $2.2 “BEST” Lot No. |—The best underwear that could be made up to be retailed at i Heavy ribbed Bal- briggan, merino and natural wool Every size up to 46, uy your season’s supply at... Lot No. 2—Comprises only the sorts Full regular made, silk striped Bal- briggan and some in natural wool. Pitch in and buy as many as you Manufacturers Sale of Men's Underwear. Lowest Prices in the History of Underwear Selling. _ NOTE—America’s largest manufacturers of underwear had to unload their entire sample stock—those shown in all their warerooms as well as those carried few retail houses have the outlet for such quantities. oe Levy, who purchased the goods at his own figure. ples, they are extra well made, though some may be the SAVING—always 45° 5. 15° 1,582 Sample White Vests at 4 and 4 Regular Price. __ This grand lot consists of the very finest quality of White Eas and Duck Vests, single and double breas full dee ss,that sell at all first-class shops for $1.75 to $5.00, all marked for this sale at... . in material, tai htly soiled from handling. The tar 1 , in some cases more. purchase, comprising all sizes up to 46, grouped in four great lots, as follows : Lot No. 3—All prizes. Pure silk plaited shirts and drawers, also natural wool Derby ribbed and cashmere underwear, identical grades lead- ing stores ask you $2.00 and $3.00 Lot No, 4—STUTTGARTER and other famous brands, pure silk fleeced and fancy stripes; silk and balbriggan, including fi est 20-thread balbriggan; val- ued up to $4. Choice at , including A similar opportunity is not {ikely to occur again. $16 to $30 Rain Proof Coats. “It never rains but it pours,” and this great Moe Levy Co. store happens to be the storm centre for bargains, “To-morrow we offer you choice of gar- ments, regular $16 to $30, whichever style happens to best suit you, at. . They are typical Moe Levy Co. make—that means ing, style and service, 119 to 125 Walker Street, Among those Being sam- Entire Q5° 1.25 *1.00 NEAR CENTRE ST. BOLD DESCENT ON TRUANT FORTRESS. Officer Beards Defiant Youths in Stronghold and Marches Them Back to School. Bcena—A cave in West New York. The entrance {s concealed by a trap- door, after the manner of a portculils. Act I, opens in the Interfor, where thirty bold, bad truants are discovered eating, chewing, smoking. playing cards and tossing. THE BOY CHIPF—Here we may rest in safety, my brave comrades. What, ho! guard. Is the portcullls drawn? sGUARD—Ay, chief. A VOICE—Come seven. THE BOY CHIEF—Ho, go004 cook, how do the peanuts brown? COOK—But a moment more, worthy chieftain, and the steaming comeatibies will be in your capactous maw. A VOICE—Match me, Jakey. SBCOND VOICE—Gee! This ts @ cinch. School ain't in it by a mile. A VOICE—Mine again, Jimmy. Divvy the dough, GUARD—Hist!_Danger ts abroad. 80 ia_the truant officer, THD BOY CHIDF—Gather around me, my staunch comrades. We will dis ere we yield. BOY NANT—Gee whis! The cook's ate the peanuts, Pnter Truant Officer Andes.) get your walloping. THE BOY CHIBR Folied, oon: (The truants are marched back to mow, wad and suggestive music.) ——<——__ If you do not know where you should register, go to the nearest registration booth and examine the map showing the locstion of the polling places. DREAMED HUSBAND WAS IN TROUBLE His Arrest. When Dr. |perous dentist, | | fuldiied the dream of his wie that h was about to get Into trouble. din ves at 10 West One Hundre and First street with his wife and child, but he has not been at home since Tucs- Garin he was in trouble and so firm was her bollef that the dream that she showed no day. Wednestay night Mrs. | dreamed that would come true surprise when told of his arrest. second floor at No. which she was caring. Gardin of attacking her. ran from the building nurse ts positive in her identification. he wg not there. wont of him. to the polloe of the Tenderloin that She was arrested. |" Mrs, Gardin thinks that her husband's ‘nas been affected by the excessive | mind use of cigarettes. —correct shapes—ne of strictly all-wool ma fitted lined Misses’ Jackets of Bey back “and loose front, 14 to 18 years, 4:98 value 7,00 Children’s Reefers of fine Kersey 6 to 12 years, 5. 98 value 9.00 Children’s Dresses (one piece), in with velvet an to 12 year sizes, 4.98 value 7.00 to 10.00 Every boy likes to be to our Second Floor That Usually 8 years, regular price 6.00, at Boys’ Irish Frieze That Usually All-Wool Irish Frieze Overcoats in That Usually Moo rh Two-Piece Short All- Wool Two-Piece Short Pant tweeds and cassimeres; sizes 1 All-Wool Separate Short Pants in and navy blue cheviets, 4 to Misses’ and Children’s Jackets, Suits #4 Wraps Friday and Saturday. Undoubted values in Jackets, Suits and Gar- ments for Misses and Children. throughout, in all colors, sizes cloth (all colors), edged with fur and finished with several rows of stitching, lined throughout, sizes assorted colors, prettily trimmed He fancy braids, 6 loose, sizes 6 to 16 years, regular price 7.00, at, Young Men’s Overcoats at 8.98. Men's Overcoats, made of all-wool Oxford gray jeze, cut very long, sizes 16 to 20 years, worth 14.00, at blue cheviots, worsteds and tweeds, 7 to 15 years, at... Young Men’s Long Pant Suits at 8.98 The Regular Price 14.75 Young Men’s Long Pant Suits, made of all-wool cheviots, Ler eu wu 20th Well tailored west styles—and made terials. Note the Prices: Children’s Three-quarter Coats of Kersey, lined throughout, 6 to 12 year sizes, very attractive garments, 79 8 value 10,00 |Misses’ Box Coats of Kersey lined throughout with satin, sizes 14 to 18 years, 9.98 value 15.00 Misses’ Tailor-made Walking Dresses of English Tweed, Eton to 18 year sizes, 13.75 value 17.50 Greater Attractions Than Ever in Our Boys’ Clothing Dept. well dressed. A visit to-day or to-morrow will demonstrate that this can be accom- plished here, and far more economically than anywhere else in the city. Special Prices for Friday and Saturday: Boys’ Russian Overcoats at 3.98 Retail at 6.00. Made of All-Woul Irish Frieze, cut double breasted, two rows of buttons, velvet collar and medallion on sleeve, sizes 3 ti oe press 3.98 Overcoats at 4.98. Retail at 7.00, Oxford gray, cut full and 4.98 Retail at 14.00, 8.98 Pant Suits at 2.98. The Regular Price 5.00. Suits, in cassimeres, navy 2.98 ” 8.98 5 to 20 years, at.... . Boys’ Separate Short Pants at 49c. Usually Sold at 75c, tweeds, worsteds, cassimeres 16 years, at cuehratrenc ane NRE ee RRO Wife of Dr. Victor Gardin Was Not Surprised When Told of| Victor C, Ganiin, a pros- was arraigned tn the |West Thirtteth Street Court to-day he Dr. Gar- It is charged that Dr. Gardin entered the apartment of Samuel Gold on the 1@ West Twenty- ninth street. ‘The apartment was occu- pled only by @ nurse and the baby, for She accuses Dr. Her screams frightened him and he ‘The cries at- tracted Policeman Jones, who saw Gar- din hurrying away and arrested him. ‘The dentist denies the charge, but the When Dr, Gardin did not go home ‘Tuesday his wife went ¢o his office, but That night she | dreamed he was arrested. She walted expectantly for the police to bring her Dr. Gardin recently made complaint woman had accdsted him on Broadway coat and seven-gored skirt, 14 | fo 21st Street. AND Top Coats. A Wide Variety of Styles at Very Material Re- ductions from Usual Prices. Our clothing buyers have gathered wisely and well. Not a worthy style ora reliable quality missing from this great collection of handsomest Suits and Top Coats—and a clear saving of $2 to $5 on © each purchase by patrons of the four = big busy Brill Stores. Men’s Top Coats. Men’s Suits. Good quality all-wool Black Cheviot $ 00 | Excellent quality Covert Top Coats, in Sap Sat nicely cut and well made FS the newest tan shades, many silk lined; and Serge INCA. ++ aece.+++ oes é also good all-wool CREE, sik 9 | () 00 Fancy Cassimeres and Cheviots, Black Cheviots in — Fine quality Covert Top Coats; also splendid Black Cheviot, extra well tailored, lined 00 throughout with good quality silk ; $ 15 e shades; in- single-breasted Sack Suits, also the $| 0 00 © 5 : extra ValUCesse vee 18. a Hea new two-button double-breasted Sack Suits,strictly all-wool good serge lining Fancy Cheviots, Cassimeres, Black Cheviots and Thibets, single-breasted Sack, also the $ 50 > new double-breasted Sack Suits, well 12 zig cut, well tailored, serge lined; big value, © Fancy Cheviots, Cassimeres and Worsteds, Black Cheviots, Thibets and Cheviots, Black unfinished Worsteds—single-breasted Sack Suits, also the new two-button double- Be breasted Sack Suits; $45, aay equal in value to most $20 suits. SU tee Handsome Covert Top Coats, newest cluding the new green tinted tan; also black unfinished Worsted and Vicuna, beautifully silk lined...... steeeees ‘ . Very fine Fancy Worsted Cassimeres and Ch . Rain or Shine Coats, in Black and Ox- $ QQ} Black unfinished Worsteds, Thibets, $ ford, handsome as an overcoat yet 1 and the new three-buttoned double- 1 completely shut out cold and rain... e° breasted Sack Suits...........+0000 s All Four Stores Open Late Saturday Evening. 2 - ; OUTFITTERS TO MEN AND BOYS, Four 279 Broadway, near Chambers St. 47 Oortlandt St., bet. Church and Greenwich Sts, 211 and 219 Sixth Ave., bet. 14th and 15th Sts, 125th St., Cor. Third A Conventent Stores: $ PER WEEK $ Will Furnish Your Home, Will Clothe Your Family. ICHAELS BROS. Filth Avene Ith-St: Brooklyn, Furniture, Carpets, Clothing |] OF Reliable and Up-to-Date Styles, | Easy to Buy. Easy to Pay. Open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday Evenings. 6th Ave, & Ninth St. Brooklyn. charmingly ling; all i Surprise Special Sale No. I61. A feast and a frolic for our young friends of 3 to 16 years—on sale one week ending next Friday. ? BOYS’ SUPERB " Overcoats a« Topcoats Dashing Military double-breasted Overcoats, with silk-embroidered chevrom) sleeve, brass buttons, belt effect and plait in back; Oxford and gray frieze Over+' coats, with raw-edge finish and silk velvet collar; red Eersty Overcoats, with shou der cape; Chesterfield and Fillmore Overcoats, cut long and manly, of gray, browm| and indistinct overplaid vicuna—a gathering of made overcoats, ‘one of which will make the boy look lik inc this Surprise Special Sale at..... ’ BOYS’ FALL SUITS. Blue cheviot Blouse Suits, with em- | Newest things are lustrous red and Due) broidered shield and collar 89 ribbed velvet and wide-wale corduroy” braided with soutache . C | Sailor Blouse Suits, with embroidery, in harmonious shades; also b A charming array consists of blue, brown, dark green and red wo brown, dark green and red storm | Russian Blouse Suits, with collars and serge Sailor Blouse Suits, some with revers of watered gros grain silks’ collar of gros grain silk, 1.50 $3.50, $2.50.....00e00..0. ry Ke ee ae an extra gi in * 5,00} Serye Sailor Blouse Suits in all colors, each suit having serge collar and also | Then there are Norfolk Suits of Scotch | collar, | cheviots and tweedy mixtures; won- | Knee Pant: wool cassimere, cheviot and worsted, at 25c., 48¢.; derfully popular they arei BO 5, . $5, 2.50 wees roy at $0c.; Storm Serge at 78. MEN’S FALL SUITS AND OVERCOA $5, $7.50, $0, $12, $15. wear garments— young men’s suits, mature men’s suits—regular sizes, unusual siege) They're all here in emphatically the greatest array New York has ever known, WHO EVER HEARD OF A GARMENT FROM THE SURPRISE STORE THAT DID NOT FIT? WHO EVER REARD OF «4 GARMENT FROM THE SURPRISE STORE THAT DID NOT SATISFY? Men's Underwear. J know my ‘Rheumatism Cure will devve | rheumatism out in a few hours and fully | cure in from one to three days Ask vour | neighbors what they think of it. It bas cured | —MUNYON. Munyon’s Jing, Broadway and tom abeo: | thousands and wll cure vou. Do y * OW AND MONDAY *S FANCY SHIRTS, positively high grade, fast parate cuds with each, mainly in the highly popular blick What Next? Every Friday See the Surprise Open Saturdays Until 10 P.M 3 Other Days Until 6,90. By Tie, Lig }. JACO BY, 175 6th Ave. Near Lita at oe *, Ty) 4 ‘To-day Naat dase (or registration,