The evening world. Newspaper, April 18, 1904, Page 12

44, 16 and 18 Years, or 32, fancy mixtures and blouse (value $22.50)...... Tailored Suits TAFFETA and MOIRE | SILK BLOUSES... RAINPROOF ULSTERS (value $20.00). . "450: Ladies’ Tailored Suits, OPPENHEIM,GLLINS R@ © Misses’ Suit‘Department. 3. Misses’ Tailored Walking Suits Misses’ ‘Fancy Voile entirely silk lined (value $37.50), 19,75 Misses’ Covert Jackets, 10.00, 12.00, 15.00 Cloak Department. 13. PONGEE AND VOILE MENTS.. 18.00, 25. LADIES’ COVERT JACKETS (custom tailored).. $0.00, 15. Broadway and Fifth Avenue, Corner 2Ist Street. The accumulation of a season's bustness (values $25.00 and $30.00), 15.00 Suit Department. Ladies’ Taffeta Silk Walking Suits Stunning Models (value $35, $50). 25.00 | Ladies’ Walking Suits— Of Panama Materials, black, blue a) and brown Shepherd plaid ma- || terials and fancy mixtures ik | (value $40.00) ..... 25.00 || 4 and 36 sizes. oF 16,75 Ladies’ Suits—Late Model | Canvas Voile Mesh Materials. \| Colors—black, blue, brown, tan 1} and gray; entirely silk lined— 1 very effective (value $55.00).. 35.00 Ladies’ Shirt Waist Suits | Of Taffeta Silks and Foulards—in all colors— 10.00, 12.75, 18.00 | New Taffeta Walking Suits Pongee, Brilliantine, Panama and Voile—also Fancy Materials, in exclusive styles, 25.00, 35.00, 50.00 75, 18.00 OUTERGAR- 00, 35.00 .. 12.00 00, 20.00 MDE 100 ILL _. Thousands Placed in Peril by Break in Main of Westches- ter Company Are Rescued by Police and Firemen. So the quick action of Police Ser- wmeant Walter Grant in sending in an ‘mlatm of fire, the hard work of the telv- Whone girls in arousing 2,000 subscribers {by violently ringing their telephones and inapection of every house by fire- and police the 2,000 people of t Vernon and the 5,000 residents Zot Pelham and North Pelham and 4 Manor owe their escape from le asphyxiation by gas fumes, placed the towns in peril for | urs last night. According to the reports from all the joMoers received by Sergeant Devaugh, ‘at Police Headquarters to-day, no one \ was asphyxiated, although they report (there were many narrow escapes, . i) A valve cock on one of the big mains {iat Eastchester which supplies Mount WWernon with gas broke last night and jthe gas went out for a few moments, Phen the employeas, of the Westchester [Lighting Trust turned the deadly fumes fen again, and the death-dealing flutd “passed through the open jets, Many Epetiiren and elder people had retired, wing the gas burning In the sh * Roos or else had gas logs and q@tors burning to keep warm in lieu of e furnace, and the gas made more @ hundred people deathly sick, ‘Two Escapes from Death. | The two most narrow escapes wero ted to the police before midnight. William H. Martens, wite of a teich real estate broker of Cheater Hill, {gaid that her family had nearly been yevercome. Mrs, Al Buckley, the wife of a but- jer on South Fourth avenue, was found Ma 2 “semi-consclous it «| Biwbana"and'he Carried her to the oben ir. He also felt the effects of the gas. “Mayor B ie }ignd he had is ta with the di “gparatus. Wire and church bells w tolling, the big compressed w the engine bouse on South Third enue Was kept sounding warnings at frequent intervals and amid the din by the fire engine whistle and he shouts of the firemen, consternation created throughout the city. /MMURPHIES” SNOWED UNDER j Woke by Telephone Which Tangled ‘Up the Wiren. A man who hid his identity at the “Wwpposite end of a telephone wire called jap The Evening World this afternoon (end breathlessly announced ¢/P¥ou know we have had heavy snow Was out almost all night the fire companies patrol- ferent ap- | are snowed under . otatoes, you know. ® tite nickname for potatces—‘mur- And they are in the grout or as they say in the country pay and o ‘8 that got to do Just this: If the tatoes. or mur Stern : Brothers To-morrow at Special Prices- * 3,000 Dozen Muslin Sheets, Pillow & Bolster Cases |Sheets Plain Hemst'd Pillow Cases Plain Hemst’d lg x2yds., 47¢ S6c 42x36 in, 13c 17c 1% x 23g $8. 67 45x36 14 «(18 2 x24 « 64 73 sox36« 1s 19 2x3 «© FD 79 54x36 % 16 20 2x 22g 71 80 Boster Cases 24x3 «© 79 88 42x63 in, 28 37 214 x 224° 80 89 42x72 32 «442 Wuyx3s 86 95 45x76 « 37 46 Special—Bamboo Furniture—vatues with matting seats or tops | | | i} | FANCY TABLES, $1.00, 1.55, 1.95 TEA TABLES, $2.25, 2.95 SIDE CHAIRS, $1.15, 1.25, 1.65) | ARM CHAIRS AND ROCKERS, $2.95, 3.95 BOOKSHELVES, $1.65 | UMBRELLA STANDS, $1.35) WRITING DESKS, $6.25 Also Large Assortments of OAK MISSION, RATTAN AND_WICKER FURNITURE, THIRD FLOOR. Women’s Shoes WALKING PUMPS, GIBSON, SAILOR AND OXFORD TIES, made on carefully selected lasts of the most approved shapes, in alf tho most fashtonable leathers, white canvas and buckskin, WOMEN’S RIDING BOOTS, in Black and Tan Calfskin. West Twenty-third Street. “CABBIES” MUST TAKE BACK SEAT Appellate Court Says Hackmen Have No Right to Stand in Front of Private Premises to Solicit Business. j | special Ucense, howeve | the trial of the action, and hence the jonly point dtermined by the Appellate Court was as to the right of an abut- tng owner to say who shall and who shall not come in front of his premines to solicit carriage business. The Appellate Court distinctly holds that public “cabbies” have no ht t crowd in upon a asireet in fron of premises conducted by private Individ- uals and corporations. Tt Is said that the decision ts an ims ne In the Interests of proper regulas of street trafic and wilt also have an important effect in preventing i "of public hackmen who efforts to pick up fares, The Associa- tion of Public Hackmen will, it is said, JAMES McGREERY & GO. Sale of Bric-a-Brac and Silverware, A very extensive stock of decorative Potteries, suitable for Wedding Gifts,—the latest | importations being some fine, hand-painted Vienna and Dresden plates,—and various ornaments, vases, jars, candlesticks and boxes of the artistic Rouen Ware, Imported Steins for use or decoration, 25c. to $10.00. Deep blue, English Porcelain Plaques. $1.25, $1.50 and $2,00, Jardinieres,— Rookwood finish, 2s5c. and 4oc, each, Quadruple plate. 5 light Candelabra, —bright finish... .....$6,00 French grey finish . - 6.50 | Extra large. sieeloeneresie ooo! EG 5 light Combination Vase and Candelabra —French grey finish .......-..++e002 9.00 Single Candlestick,—bright finish,—new shape. $1.50. Crumb Set,—bright finish ..........0...$2.25 Bread Tray,—French grey or bright finish. 3.00 Twenty-third Street, JAMES McGREERY & 60, Muslin Underwear. 2d Floor. Fine Lingerie for Summer is now on exhibition. New models—Gowns, Chem- ises, Drawers, Corset Covers, Petticoats, Bridal Sets and Dressing Jackets, —made of sheer fabrics— trimmed with the latest JAMES McGREERY & CO. Ladies’ Suits Covert Cloth Walking Suits, $27.50, New Eton Model Homespun Suits with pleated skirts, $27.50. Suits made of fancy Voile. Imported Blue, black, brown or grey. Lined An with silk, laces and embroideries, $37.50. On Tuesday andWednesday, April roth Duplicates of Imported Pe ona enay San model ‘Walking’ Suits (made in Dressmaking workrooms) are now on sale, Sale of one hundred dozen Dressing Sacques, goc. to $1.75, Twenty-third Street. Twenty-third Street, JAMES McCREERY & 60. Cotton Dress ,Goods. 3500 yards Mercerized Mate- lasse Suitings. Colors; — red, white, sky, royal or cadet blue, pink, green, biscuit, old rose and black. 28 inches wide, 25c, per yard, Value 40c. JAMES McGREERY & CO. Stationery 1000 Cabinet Boxes of Linen Voile writing paper and envelopes. 3 quires, note and letter sizes, Gray, ciel blue and white. goc, per box, Value 75c. Twenty-third Street. POLICE HEROES 10 RECEIVE MEDALS Brave Men in the Department Selected for the Annual Marks of Distinction Con- ferred for Daring Deeds. Twenty-third Street, the coat collar, but as he strove to reach an adjoining pler the two men were caught in the grip. of the mid- stream current and whirled away from shore, For three hours the two men battled for Ife in the icy water. Then. the man to save whom Corne had tisked his Ife became unconscious. Through- out his desperate struggle the bluccoat had shouted for assistance, His. cries wore finally heard by two policemen on the Brooklyn shore, In which direc tion the tide had drawn the two men. When the rescuers reached them in a boat Coyne wos exh frozen. ‘It was hour: before the man he had rercued was cevived Risked Life Under Car. ‘The second patrolman chosen from the force of 7,00 for his herolsm is Christophen C. O'Brien, of the East One Hundred and Twenty-sixth. street station. He will receive the Isaac Bell medal for exceptional bravery. O'Brien’e heroic feat was performed on the night of July 4 last. An em- ployee of the Metropolitan Rallway Company had crawled under a car at One Hundred and Twenty-ftth street and Third avenue to mend a defective feed rail shoe. Somehow lis clothing had caught fire and he became ent tangled beneath ar. isted and almost ‘The award of the three police medals for exceptional bravery was made to- aay upon the report of a committee composed gf Former Deputy Commis- stoner Cowan, Deputy Commissioner McAvoy, Calef Clerk Kipp and Inspec- tor Cortréght. Commissioner McAdoo [named the committee to select the gal- lant policemen worthy of the highest i Seeing the O'Brien disinetion for thelr heroism at anaer Heo eienl Patrolman Michael J. Coyne was se-]| Sparks and flames of eli lected to take the higheet place on wie} alt he worked until he } about him. but released the burning man and dragged him to safety, The policeman was ter- sibly burned and remained four weeks in the hospital, at one time his life roll of honor and to recefve the Rhine- lander medal for exceptional valor. On the night of Feb. 27 Coyne, who en appeal from the decision of the Ap- . pellate Division. ‘The Appelinte Division has just —$—<——__ handed down a decision reversing one WRECKED Al RAISED. made by Justice Alfred Steckler = — in the Supreme Court, who decided | Fugiiah Submarine Boat Run Down , by Steamer Was Sunk with Crew, a ec d orit oO main- that the city had aytherity to maine | Vos, April 18—The submarine tain a public hack stand in froat of] 020 Ay Wich wae ru down by the @ premises. The issiie was made | Donald Currie line steamer Berwick “en the public cabmen, who are|Castic March 18 near the Nab Light- Sain Ravana ahtp, off Cg Isle of Wight, resulting In arly Known as “buckers,”’ and whe the ions @ her crew, atean iy atnen ecrp of Rector's Hotel and ree-|omcers and men, was raised this morne politics taurant or Broadway. Rector sold the privilege of transport- ho obtained from the city a lewae. 0. 40 tars work, Jes ing. ——— ane want to better yourself a jwas at Corleare Mook Park, heard 4 from the river front. Running to the sea wall, he saw a man strugsling in the {ce-filled water about thirty feet being despaired of. Policeman Joseph M. MeNierney, of the East Sixty-seventh street station, was selected 48 the third honor man to receive the Peter F. Meyer medal. | ory from shore. Caught in River Current. Stripping off his coat, the policeman feces Cohaety toto ay into moving his Jast AND Rothenberg CO. Kew York's Fastest WGQeTH ST. settstection cnn Tuesday's Greatest Offerings. Here’s news of intense interest to Tuesday’s shoppers. We've planned another rattling big sale that will mean immense money savings to thousands of shoppers who buy at Rothen- berg’s. Absolutely matchless offerings on every hand. Besides the peerless merchandise values we will give Double Blue Stamps All Day. To-Morrow. A Startling Sale of Women’s Garments. Women’s $18.00 Spring Suits, $9.98, In newest Eton or Jacket styles, made from all woo! panne cheviot, Panama cloth, broadcloth and light and medium all wool suitings. Jacket beautifully trimmed w pleated desig: Black, 7 @ Pac Mex at | ne and lined with taffeta silk or satin. Skirts in variou: Former value $16.00 to $18.C¢ colors and fancy effects. Peau de Soie Coats for Women Women’s Newest Spring Made from rich, bright lustre, all silk peau Jackets. Black broadcloth Etons, with capes, handsomely trimmed with braid. Also de soie, in the new broad shoulder effect, with epaulettes, collarless, trimmed with tailor stitching, antique lace or wide silk collarless jackets in the new middy braid, very full sleeve, with reverse cuff, in style, effectively trimmed with taffeta either loose or fitted back; someare trimmed silk. All sizes, while they 3 98 in all black, others with cream. last to-morrow at....., seade All sizes; at........-..-000 seers 3.98 Y The New Bertha Waist at a Bargain. § Made from fine sheer white lawn, full pleated front and back, Ueep pointed ei bertha over shoulders, trimmed with 3 rows of Val. lace inserti'gs and four lace medallions, lace trimmed stock, tucked cuff, full sleeve. A eorrect copy of a (e . . Muslin Wear and Petticoats Extra Size Gowns, of sizes 44 to 50, 4 insertings of embroidery, clusters of tucks between, 89c. 9 COTOICE GL daca oseagoocd ancy kta iaoocnecs 69c waist selling at four times this price; great special to-morrow, at. Misses’ $10 $14 Suits,$5.98 An Absolutely Unmatchable Offering. In newest Eton, blouse or coat styles, made from all-wool Cheviots, Venetians and Fancy suitings, in military and other effects. Brad, taffeta silk or combination trimmed. Taffeta silk,satin or silk serge lined. Skirts in newest pleats, flare and trimmedstyles. Colorsblue, brown, castor and fancy suitings. Sizes 12 to 18. Values $10.00 to $14.00; on sale to-morrow at. . in black and white stripes, mercerized materials, graduated and Van Dyke shape flounce of accordion plaiting, ruche and ruffle finish; 98c, 9.78 Notion Specials. Lica Prong Linen Thread, Patent Medicines And Toilet Articles. No Mall Orders, * The values that we are constantly of- fering in these lines go to show our leadership in ALL lines. Castorla (Fletcher’s), bottle. 2c black, 2c bottle Linen Tape leasui Carpet Binding, |: terns, roll. Hat Pins, Embroidered Galloons, taped an 12: effects; for trimming, lawn dimity; 19c. values, at, per of Peppermint, 7 Phenamld Tablets, for all forms of headache and pain; bottle.... 17¢ Blaud’s Iron Pills, 100 in bottle. Listerine, antiseptic mouth was! Babeskin Talcum Powder, ca! Collar and Cuff Sets—Fine Val. laces and Swiss insertings; also a full line of Embroidered Set: ppintet and straight effect jer . English 5 Silk Chiffon bound. sees . Flirt Hooks and Eyes, gros: Darners, highly polished. .8¢ 17¢ qe 25¢ Basement Values. jardwood Refrigerators; kiln dried ash, galvanized shelves, bronze trimmings, metal lining, re- movable ‘drip pipe, recu- “jy larly $6.98.....++006 seeeee Nickelware Coffee Pots, with copper bottoms. Nickel-plated with cloth ) Matchless Millinery. $2.00 Ready-to- Wear & Ready-to-Trim Hats at98c The ready-to-wears are the season’s latest ideas in color, style and trimming, The ready-to-trim are all hand-made, in the latest French wire frames; 98c shown In black only; value, $2.00, at...++seevee $2.50 Ready-to-Wear Hats at $1.49. A saving of almost one-half! These hats are made of the finest braids on the newest frames; all in the season’s latest creations, and are shown in the J 49 best colors; $2.50 value, at...eee M4 $3.50 Ostrich Plume Sale at $1.98. Sill selling these feathers at a tremendous rate. No wonder! Other stores ask $3,50 for them—we ask $1.93. That's the story—hence the activity. These feathers are 18 inches iong, both in black and white, with broad flue, and are of a glossy stock; value, $3.50, at 1.98 Se v 44-inch Brilliantine, 29c. |Specials in Domestics, &c. A Special Lot of Fine Corded Dress Lawn value 1234C, at, per yard Extra Heavy Pillow Cases, 45x36 each, Dress Ginghams, stipes, checks and plaids, Full Size Crochet Bed Spreads, each Cortee Biggins, bag, 4-pint. size. Also nickel-plated Tea Pots, copper bottom, in 3,4, 5 (eo and 6 pint sizes... A special lot of copper bottom Tea Kettles will be offered to-morrow “at, each Easily worth 45c. per yard, but we sell as we buy, You get the benetit of Ray advantage we gain by large purchases. This is an exceptionally good; high lustre brilliantine, and is shown in foyat blue, navy blue and black. Usually sold at 45c. per yard, special price to-morrow, 29c Round Ghairs._ Oe MATTING. cy) These are new, pliable, linen warp Jap- S anese [Mattings, shown in red, green, blue, oak, with large and small figures. A Great Special Valae. ike illustration, in solld golden oak ® ‘or mahogany finished, high arm, weil constructed, well suited for club rooms, oitces, hotels or private use. Avail 1:98 ees cia aay ene |e Swimming to shore with Ban a ey i NS Matting prices are bound to advance sharply in the near fu- ture, because of the war troubles in the Far East; value $9.75 per 40-yard rolls at yourself of this splen- did opportunity by calling here early to morrow; $4 value at., 3:96 ith when, parade. MAJOR M’BRIDE AGAIN IN AMERICA Irish Patriot Who Married Maud Gonne Hopes His Son Will Be the First President of the Irish Republic. Among those who arrived this morn- Ing on the French Ine steamship La Bréthgne from Havre was Major John McBride, who won distinction in the Beer ranks, and who for that reason and because of his opintons cannot visit Ireland. Major McBride married Miss PLUMBER WANTED. When Jones came home tne other day he chanced with rage to note Maud Gonne, the Irish Joan of Are. The water-pipes had burst, and all the kitchen was afloat. “It has been some years," said Major Said he: “Our happy home will be a reservoir ere summer. McBride, “since T was in Treland, anc I've hunted higtr and low, and lo! 1 cannot find a plumber. I believe they have promised to hang This is the Missing Link that mars our household's sweet acgor4a— i eae aeee DPBOPBE me or do something of the kind the next time f go back. I don't think they will, I may go back to Ireland, but when Ido it will be to fight England. I want to find out how my people in the United States feel on that subject. 1 ghail make no direct appeal to them, however. ‘While I cannot By Sunday World Want “ads” I've heard, are Missing Links reszored.” A’single “ad” procured for him a plumber. skilled and true, Who stopped the leak and set things straight. The kitchen’s good as new Help Wanted Male-i2 Words, 28c.; 14 Words, 30c. 600 Advertising Agents and Branch Offices in Greater New York and Jersey City where advertisements for The World are received at Main Office rates. Sunday World Wants Reach Over Two Million Readers,