The evening world. Newspaper, June 24, 1904, Page 5

NR, PLATT GIVES UP ESTATE ee Aged Merchant Who Has Sued Hannah €lias for $700,000 Provides for Management of Rematider of His Fortune. WIS DAUGHTER IS NAMED AS ONE OF THE TRUSTEES. BBG FDIS PHOS GHDT* The Value of the Property Placed in Trust Is Said to Be About $200,000 — Improving in Health. John R. Platt, retired millionaire plate glass importer, has turned over to his family the remnants of his once great fortune. In the recent transfer of his property, No, 7 East Fifty-fourth street, worth $200,000, to the “Farmers’ Loan and ‘Trust Company and an- other,” Mr. Piatt legally acknowledged his inability to manage his own af- fair: The “another? named in the legal @ocumen’ ne other than Mrs, Aure- BRGEER IM GER EDOIOD BankRurTcy MOTEL WITH am OPINION FROM THO @X-BELt Boy CoM pre OAy, Taine Ne Truck sonse! 7 WHISTLA IF Youks Thane, miss! $DEOGDGDDLHHDHLDH LOH HLHADO HHO HOD HOLDLHLHDOOLDHDHLH OOLHOHGOHDHOODDHOOHDEHOOHD LP DOVODGGLGDODH OOP OPO POGSD THE WORLD: FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 24, 1904. SOME OF THE TROUBLES OF THE BELL-GIRLS NOW EMPLOYED AT THE MARTHA WASHINGTON HOTEL. PEADODOEDEDNY ELOLOEIGODEE PEEL EEDOODEDEDOEDIE DOE DEE ROEEEEEHIODED BLAZING CABOOSE ON FREIGHT TRAIN Ran All the Way from Yonkers to Sixty-fifth Street, Where the Fire Was Quickly Ex- tinguished. Any ‘ant wice?, - | For elgtiteen miles an engine on the| New Central R. train of freight Peete ee teen ee ey ad with a heavy behind !t, and in caboose blazing and K. spun over the raiia rly to-day, until engines from the New York Fire Department could he called to save the caboose from total destruction and other care from damage The eabooge, in which were sleeping two brakement caught firs at Yonkers, when @ lantern was turned over by the foatle of the car. The oll raw through the floor of the oar and took fire In- stantly the front of the oar wea In flames, and so hot were they thet the t could not be uncogpled, ~° brakeman crawled through the to the roof of the HER 1h ATTANTION Recuwao Or a PEACH” AND THe ComHon. GARDEN VARIETY. v rmoke and flames next car and notified the engineer that the caboose was faust being destroyed. eineer whistled loudly for the a nea, but none came. Then, all steam wan turned on, the throttle of the engine waa turned on full and down the track came (he heavy freight train, the flames fanned by the wind and growing tn violence at every turn of the wheels As the train sped the engine whistled It passed along th eriver front to Bixty- Thi amy can't Wusy eur OLimoand om THe warvens? 3 3 ; i : e4 3 Ma , his own daughter and Inst act is an attempt on his part to set himself right before his family, His sult against Hannah Elias, the notorlous negress, to recover nearly $700,000 which he alleged to have the fruits of blackmail, gave the the opportunity to step in and tate from any Ike Iyman G iy affair of tate Held in Trast. pathetic willingness Mr. is real In almost Platt consented to turn over estate to be held in trust for him until trench. his death. At first the aged central figure of the greatest ndal_ New York has had in years, wished to retain control of his property while admitting in the family conferences that he was Proven an incompetent. ‘William P. Chambers, lawyer, of No. 5S Liberty street. was draw into the family council. He has been very close to the affairs of the Platt family for years, It was to Mr. Chambers that jMr. Platt first acknowledged his pro- jdigalities in the Ellas matter, and It |was at Mr. Chambers's carnest solici- Itation that Mr. Platt agreed to place what was left of his once magnificent fortune in trust for his family, Mr. Platt's home in Bast Fifty jfourth street is a fine four-story brow jstone mansion, located upon a lot by 109.5 feet. ‘The stated considera tion was nominal. The rest of his holdings consisted of gllt-edge railroad and government bonds, and whether the latter have been placed in t the Platt at the time ‘ ago, te and. aside to th he was the the F marked most daily THIRD AVENUE, CORNER 58TH STREET, We are thankful for the compliment implied in the suggestion, so frequently made, But we shall not move. goods like ours should be sold on was not made known to the neys concerned in the transaction. Family Affair, He Saye. street, who representa Mr suit against the Elias woma: ‘his transfer of real estate is and in which [ had no part .| phatically {t does not mean that Mr. Piatt is broke and We will prosecute our case as originally carry it to the highest court.”” Mr. Chambers declined to discuss the realty transaction, World reporter of the whole signif- cance of the property transfer. Mr. Platt and his brother Isaac each inherited $800,000 upon the death of their father. continued {n the glass business, and was comparatively e headquarters of the old Volun- teer Firemen's Association, led a quiet life ard never apeculated. Aside from the moneys he paid to 8 woman, Mr. Platt's fortune remains practically Intact Since his trying ordeal in police court the old man has picked up in health and Mts mind degree, attor-{ Church treat, the summer and seek re: the mountains. Warren, of No. 31} Piatt John R. Platt is no cow n which I had no knowledge em. | Mr. Platt haa not los humor. He ‘constantly early-day fire when he rades saved the atruotion. must needs re- outlined, and if necessary brigade were upon the but a member of gave the flames their mily Informed an Hlvening was in the “nigger row’ unpleasant hou fhe old. man John R. for a Ume of his retirement twenty was worth over $1,2.0,000. simple, hold. {site ty from his frequent prove a atrong ai when the civil case ix of which | SUpreme Court next fall. last president, Mr. Platt ‘They were on the sofa When he asked her She murmured “Yes, t coinlor! jor: Around her waist he pl As if to shield hi Once more he cri has brightened to a He has resumed hy trips 8 office, and has steadily re- fused to go away from the city for His repeated to members of his famtly has been “I must stay and face the music. Hin Sense of Humor. structure and from this dai h very closely, devoting @ portton of morning and afternoon to that pj i He does not discuss the Elias woman Interestin Hin Victory and Discovery, (From the Chicago 3 om all harm’ yw with WORLD'S FAIR at and relief in answer ard.” t his refer: and his ‘600 top of the wid ‘ou nal twii of th position. Tombs that Hannah Ellas spent some very| The Loulsiana Purchase Exposition 1s) vi a great enterprise of a great people and will pans into history as a sublime in- ternatignal achleveme! y particular should preserved for posterity ‘This h | at efforts i uring of the witness | grupher, and the laborious and com Renalve resulte of his work, in the order of photograph carefully chosen for rtfol tative. lad official called ) side by side. be his bride; hen he cried: portfolios. are the cream of the col Yon; they comprise the marvellous munifold architeotural, mechanic: ricultural, industrial. ethnological, sculptural, laced his arm, | tistic and scenic atractl r arm “ANU FACTURING, Broadway or Fifth avenue. THIRD AVENUE, CORNER 58TH STREET. that high-grade The present loca- tion of the LAMBERT store enables us to do business at moderate expense, and that is one great reason why we can sell fine gold and diamond jewelry at prices below those charged by other reputable and reliable houses. Other reasons are that we manufacture a large part of our stock, and what we do not make we buy in great quantities, taking advantage of all discounts. All our diamonds are imported direct. The LAMBERT system of business insures low prices for high-grade jewelry. Quality and workmanship are never sacrificed. Sensible Grad uation Gift. This watch, in an en- gine turned case of solid 14-karat gold, is an ele- gant and useful grad- vation gift for a_ girl. Choice of Waltham, El- gin or Lambert move- ment. A fine time- keeper. Regulated and guaranteed. Every movement taken apart and examined by criti- cal experts before we offer it for sale. At any other store would cost more than our price, $16.50. Class Day Mementos. Graduation gifts shine in our showcases. The great assortment includes tine diamonds and gold rings, brooches, earrings, scarfpins, links, studs, match boxes, scarf holders, &c. All beautiful and tasteful and all reasonable in price. This ring is a pretty graduation gift. A solid 14-kt.’gold mounting, made in our factory; holds a fine stone bought by a member of our firm in Amsterdam. Price, $25. Three carefully selected diamonds, our direct importation, blaze in a mount- ing of solid 14-karat gold. Few gifts would be more welcome to the pride who js graduated this month, Price N ¢ family only $35. Signet Rings. Examining our display of gold signet rings and others {s like visiting an art exhibition, so varied and bevutiful are the designs. You will find many eax- quisite. gifts among them, and you will be aston- ished at the modest prices. The classic figure carved on is greatly admired by all 7 who see it. Price $7.50. If you desire, we will &S engrave crest or mono- gram on the seal sur-- face, A graceful figure, dain- tily carved, borne on the crest of a wave. A birthday gift to reflect honor on the giver's taste, and the price is only $7.51 * his ring Open Every. Evening Until 7. Pree) ‘. For the Bride’s Finger. This is King Cupid’s busy month, even it the heay- ens scowl once in a while and the sho wers of rice are min- gled with sho wers of tain, The wedding ring is as fit an emblem of June as is the blushing rose. To he worthy an occasion at once festive and serious, the ring must be pure gold and seam- less. Such have the LAMBERT rings al- ways been, since we began making them back in 1877. More art and care are Sevoted to the forming of these rings than most peo- ple imagine. Every one we sell is made on the premises and guaranieed by a house whose reputation is its most valuable asset. No charge for engraving. Prices: 14-karat, $3 to $12 18-karat, $4 to $16; 30-Karat, $6 to $20. Solid Gold Ctass Rings. Our Class Rings are all guaranteed solid gold. We carry the largest stock in the city and we make special designs to order. As much pains taken with them as with far more costly jewelry. Here are three illustrations of our work: Solid Gold, Fine Diamonds. Solid Gold, 25 Turquoise or Solid Gold, Rose Cut Dia- Garnets.and Fancy Raised monds, Pearls, $3.75 Figures, $15.00 All pearls, $4.50 Medals—Almost 1,000 Patterns Medals, of which an example is shown in the cut, are made in our own factory. They are therefore pretty, well made and low in price. Our designers have produced bet ween 800 and 900 pat- terns. The medal illustrated will cost you $6 in solid gold and $1.75 in sterling silver. It is best to order them early, because engraving takes time, and delay in delivery annoys us quite as much as it annoys the customer, No Limit to Class-Pin Designs Selecting the class-pin in theL_ AMBERT store is a pleasure, not a task, for the number of patterns is practically unlimited, and any desired color is reproduced in enamel as close- ly as the latest and best devices will permit. We show four designs that have caught the fancy of students: Solid Gold, $2.50. Sterling Silver, Sterling Silver, $1.00. $1.00. Solid Gold, $2.00. Solid Gold, $2.50. Sterling Silver, $1.00. Saturday Nights in Jere Urtil 20 During July and August our storé closes at 6, including Saturdays. — SOUVENIRS, ml A Defightful Memento of the|: old ‘Tombs from ¢e- He tells that he and the) Great St. Louis Ex- others of the old volunteer fire-fighting of course, proper—well nigh that the best and highest peen done through the un photo- ct, the views in the iF archaeologic rit fifth street and Weat End avenue and drew up. There the engine's whistle was heard, and when the firemen ar- they made kK owork of the resented and forty-four States partict- jpate, In a single bullding alone there Are four miles of ajslos, which goes to |show that the most liberal polloy has 2 been adopted In perfecting the arranxe- SSE en ios eDALE ‘Ui, “Catapulted” by Train. tho visit the Exposition,| 4 remarkable train outrage has taken eee ee Art Portfauoe’ | place between Idle and Paris, A soldier returntug to quarters after a furionugh was asleep in a compartment occupied by three Belgians besides himself, with his head resting on his kit, Being ud- Henly awoke by the engine whistle, he imped to the window to s90 where he Was, and at that instant felt himeelt qn flames. membrance. Although the regular price of each portfolio 1.25 cents, we piace the entire series within the easy reach of every one at only 10 cents a part, to cover the rost of handling, wrapping, addressing nN ‘To secure any portfolio it te only nec- essary to bring or send 10 cents to Tho| seized by the feels and shot bodily World, Pulitser Building, New York,| through the window. He was funi ef with sugh violence that his body and any part lesued will ‘The entire series when o} cleared the Hine and he alighted in « itch on the other a! much bruised and shaken, but fortunately able to re- port himself at the next semaphore atu- Hon. His kit wae afterward found on the line, ripped aimost to pieces. The three Belgians have not yet been traped. possession will not only c delightful souvenir of the versal Exposition, but tt will be DISTINCTIVE Summer Apparel for Men So that you may be conscious of our power to provide all manner of ready- for-service garments for men, we present a series of Suits, Coats and Trousers which, to a degree, define the infinite scope of our shop. Whether it be a suit at thirty dollars or merely trousers at three, depend upon it'the tailoring is of that high character which has earned faith and respect for the Saks Label. Black er Blue Serge Suits Single and Double Breasted Two and Three Garment Suiteof smooth finished, rough surface, open weave and hop-~sacking Serge; eighth, quarter or half lined with Mohair, Serge, Sicilian or Silk. $12.50, $15, $18, $20, $25, $28 and $30. Tropical Worsted Suits Single and Double Breasted Two Garment Suits of eight, nine and ten ounce Worsted, in over checks, plaids and self colored effects, which include five shades of gray. $55, $18, $20, $22.50 and $25. Single and Double Breasted Two Garment Suits of Homespun, Flannel, Tweed, Wool Crash and Cobweb Cheviot in gray,,brown or olive mixtures. $12.50, $15, $18, $20 and $22.50 White Flannel and Serge Suits. Single and Double Breasted Two Garment models of Flannelin white or striped and of Serge in white orcream. We have fifteen distinctive styles from which to select. $15, $18, $20 and $25 Separate Coats. Of Serge in black, blue or gray, $3, $4, $5, $6, $8 and $10 Of Alapaca or Sicilian, $1.50, $2, $3, $4, $5, $6 and $8 Of Japariese Silk, in black, white or stripes, $5, $7 and $10 Of Pongee Silk, black or natuyal color, $5, $7.50 and $10 Of Imported Seersucker, in four patterns, $3 and $5 Of Imperial Cloth, unfinished surface, $5 and $7.50 Sixty-nfhe distinctive styles of Trousers of Flannel, Wool Crash or Tweed with side clasps or straps, belt loops and cuff bottom, in wide hip and conservative models. $3, $4. $5, $6 and $8 Trousers of White Flannel of excellent grade. At $6 Trousers of imported German Pelzor Flannels. At $8 Split and Sennit Straw Hats for Men Special at $1.40. Hats which have every earmark of those for which three dollars is the universal price— high lustre, uniform and perfectly braided, concealed stitches and right good trimmings. A Sale of Straw Hats for Children. The universally favored “Sailor” and “Middy" models of rough and smooth braids of straw, with silk band and streamers. Formerly 78c At 45c Formerly 95c At 59c Formerly $1.45 and $1.95 At 95c sm Saks & Company UNTIL IULY THE SECQNR THIS STORE Wikk BE OPEN Ake RAY QN SATURDAY. AMMEYE 6th Ave., Cor. 20th St. C R June Hosiery Sale. Seasonable Summer Hosiery for Women and Children at wonderfully reduced prices. Women’s imported black gauze lisle thread Hose, the lightest weight made; also openwork effects, plain gauze, silk embroideries and fancy patterns, 29% goods. 356 Regular 50c. 12: Women’s tan lace lisle thread Stockings; regular prices 50c. and 59c.; 3 pairs for $5.00; per pair, Children’s stout vacation Stockings, heavy ribbed, double knees, heels and toes; every pair guaran- teed; all sizes 6 to 10. Regular price 19, Tan, Pongee and Champagne Colored Hosiery in Silk and Lisle Thread, We guarantee to match all leather shades, from the lightest pongee to the deepest brown. No other house can make this claim. Absolutely the most complete line of seasonable colored stockings in the city. Ours are the best stockings in every grade, Mail Orders Promptly Filled. RENT Your Houses, Your Rooms, Your Apartments, Furnished or unfurnished, by advertising them in THE WORLD. No other successful “*Want*’ medium approaches THE WORLD tn ctty circulation. 33d to 34th St. FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, Summer Suits for Young Men Formerly $12 to $15. At $8.50 Sizes 14 to 19 years. Second Floor. Criticism's shaft can find no target in the tailor- ing, the fabrics or the style of these suits, which are single breasted models of Summer weight tweed, wool crash and homespun, in. plaids, checks and stripes of light and medium color. The trousersare full fashioned with cuffs. FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. A Sale of Summer Suits for Boys, A Third oc More Under Velue. Washable Russian Blouse Sultect stripedGalaten hem bray or Cheviot and white figured Madreez,bloomer trousers; sizes 254 to © years. Regularly $2.75 and $3. ArSd75 Washable Russian. Blouse solid colors; band coller, bloomer trousers. Bis Collar Russiea or navy. Also Mixed bloomer trousers; patent leathenbeh. rags Coad in red, brown, royal Regularly $5.00. &t $3.50 Norfolk Sutta of Cheviot.orr Tweed: in: fanay-pinitinend mixtures in light or dark.colors. Also Blue'Serges; can= ventional or knickerbocker trousers. Sizes-@to@6 years. Regularly $6.50. At $4.50 Trousers of white Dia {itnecret Crasher coarentoge, ‘ Sizes:3 to ¥6. '+-50c. and 75c. or bloomer style. FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Fishermen’s Requisites At Very Special Prices. Reds of split bamboo, bait or, king of braided Irish linen, fly, three pieces and extra tip;| No. 2; 50 yds. Special at & cork handle. Special at eal Cutrhunk keine of fipest qual- Rade of split Bamboo, Green-| tty; 50 ft. Special at 196 heart, or Lancewood, slightly king of braided silk; 25 7a worn, of which we have but one Special at 39¢ or two of a kind. | Kelse king of braided Irish Formerly $1.50 to $3. At $1.00! finen; 50 yds. Special at 35¢ s Reds of split bamboo, 3| Fish Baskets, open at both ends, pieces, extra tip, 8 to 10 ft. long. |: Small size, Special at $1e0 Special at $1.50) Medium size, Special at His: Multiplying Reel, draxt and click, | Large size, Special at $1.50 all nickel, 100 or 150 yds. At $1! Bait Fails of benvye tia iw Shakespeare Service No. 2 Reel, Special, 5c. 6 at. abscial, J y Floating Minnow Pai quadruple and multiplying, 60 Willi Elens Seek 38 yds. Special at $2.75 Rehabs = Hall's Patent Teles: Shakespeare Standard Reel.) Valuc $3. quadruple, long spool, 80 yds. Special at $4.25 cope Pails, Special at $1.65 Tackle Boxes, block tin, with compartments, Special at $4.65 Multiplying Regl, of nickel and) Tackle Boxes of eather, large rubber, with dray and click, 40, '.Si72, Value $6. Special at $4,50 60 or 80 yds. Special at 50c. Hooks, single gut Sproat or Cars Ling of braided cotton, 84 ft. | Lisle, half doz., 7c.; double guty” Special at 7c. | 9%,; triple gut, 134 Weakfish Sauids of pearl, 10c.! Blackfish Hooks, half doz., #