The evening world. Newspaper, December 14, 1904, Page 9

THE SPENDS $3,500 TO SAVE TREE Bay Ridge Resident Pays Out Big Sum in Order that Ancient Beech on His Estate May Be | Preserved, | $3,000,000 GIFT BY ROGKEFELLER University of Chicago Will Re- ceive Vast Sum as Christmas Gift for Creation of School of} Engineering. | HARPER'S TRIP HERE NOW FULLY EXPLAINED. DEEP CUT FOR STREET UNDERMINES MONARCH. Tried to Obtain Pledges for $5,000,000 and May Have Succeeded, as that Sum Is Necessary to Project. Great Stone Wall Necessary to Keep from Toppling Over Tree Covered with Initials and Shrouded in Sentiment CHICAGO, Deo, 14.—A sohool of engt- neering, to cost between $2,000,000 and $3,000,000, 18 John D, Rookefeller’s Christ- mas gift to the University of Chicago. This statement was made by a mem- ber of the Advisory Committees of the Baptist Theological Union. Preal- dent Herper returned from New York, where he get Mr, Rockefeller, The Advisory Committee members were his guests at luncheon, “My trip hae been satistaatoty,” was President Harper's assertion, His as- surance was acoompanied by a smile. Officials of the univereity were in con- Woodman, spare that tree! Touch not a single bough! TP padly spend "three thou.” 5] " hal ea ae Lobster Lyrics, ‘To save one of his ancient beech trees from destruction Christian H. Schul- thels is having a fifteen-foot wall of folld masonry constructed in front of his home in Bay Parkway, between Fist and Second avenues, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, Recently operations were begun for the extension of Seventy-fifth street, and in digging a deep cut through Mr. hultheis's property the tree was un- ined on one side, Mr, Shultheis jt more than #0) to shore up a indation for the tree, and K ts eatl- multation with President Harper all morning. “When Dr, Harper lett for New York Carpets, Ru It i A F mated that ‘tbe ott of bracing the nat Tr tai WS0) Mantas 33 Made, Laid and Lined Free. Gifts at Dl i | ’ Mr, Shultheis said yesterday that the ‘sty Commition, Plans for. new 1675 Axminster Carpet for.. 1. 19 |90¢ Brussels Carpet for.....55¢ oom n da es . eo w h hendred structure to be (a | a8 @ school of en- be | ‘ q old. Se said that the wail, wil Rg Srppentation takes Rocketeer Lod 1,25 Velvet Carpet for. .......85C' 60¢ Sultana Carpet for ....35¢ thet a be aru ee because you haven't much money to spend on i feet long, and will be completed as soon mente wan content bate nanaae r You should visit our Rug Department and see The Bosna haves ae . it ha you out Immensely—and the ; 48 possible, that uot inte Shag Ban ot posslbly the fine line of large Velvet Rugs, 12 feet long, | 4 98 satisfaction of buying here is that no matter Aho tittle you pay ler a piece ) ‘ Covered with Initials, Tan’ the test eieceat tact MeN Movin worth $27, which we are selling for,....,,, e of Jewelry you Ba soeaets value for your money, f Pie Bront Bergen, of Shore road and|sumolent means to bud and welotare Our Chris stocks are replete with everything from the merest enty-seventh street, a resident of | the school of engineering.” Big Bargains—Over one thousand Rugs In Bigelow, little trinket to the most elaborate gem Bey Ridgo who ts familiar with the his- Axminster, Wilton, Velvet, Smyrna, Tapestry, These items show how economies run: rt t ne old hese chicks tie. shaltnets | A Austrian, Pro-Brussels and Ingrain Art Squares, Solid Gold) Fine Cut Dia- llZ \ old beech which Mr. . | Lb! pattie’ honda ans Suess] A Smiling Face : seid | Rings.in prety | “mond Rings a ‘or many y . man, : . . a u { pore than I fan remember, and 1 have | signifies robust health and good This CORNER Th’s DIVAN, This MORRIS with fine cut! Tiffany and aqaahed (2 chdsea de! ot sentiment Qigention. | Vou can always | CHAIR, Worth $6} — Worth $7 | CHAIR, Worth$8.00 ff) § damonéh: tect ---144..84.28 | iney stings ARR f@ beeches ate ‘covered with tnitiats| CAFFY & smiling face in spite of a jh Olemond Riser, peeg 18.79 AIX Beye widen Susteet| your ‘liver “right. cod, fone I Te | po flap Seite Goda Colter end Catt , on Long Island, and parties of| JOUr liver Hg! t and your stones In pretty Pins—besutiful patterns — eaueulturiats often journeyed to Bay digestion good by using ROld settings; chased fancy designs; asthe nian " ‘ynaroton mith Be ; | special, $15.00 clal, pair Hep ugh of Seventy-ftt) echam's | Solid Gold Hearts — Hand- Men's Solid Gol ets Bae wate wet ee ss gm bapa ely made and se fine mansion, to make way for colors — special finely made and Sving one-half’ standing’ cat) Wali H Solld Gold Tie Clasps—Many dar liag w ie Clasps ~ ; up 1 Fie handsome new seins ~set ten) special... 66.38 Buys lt Back Cheap, Gold Everywhere. In baxes 160, and + en ears 080, ren this mansion was : chip—special..91.69 cogil Mata e i, as 4) ‘ . Mr. Thomas received $17,800 tor| A . @ Solid Gold Ci- it ; ern oust the piace bask ie ay FOR ONE CENT. wees pei 4g Fine covering, H { Soft, reversible ar Cutters, cla, paltes se, honey pei ms Comptroller Grout told him ine | Eadtion top gall the weve, Next |p any covering... LeUU ? spring seat... Us IU leushions .... fat damongs Selld Gold Cutt y y che offending ult. 'Now tt wih’ on ei Flee RY speclal ....4..$8.80 Dettons wit 7 Inrge wall -to strengthen his founda- Tahoe Merson, wl we + a etten ~handsom iy ; 4 . a it links; special, 89¢ Pov % ~ Solld Gold Tie ished; special, Clasps—chased Pale 5, 8119 borders or plain SolidGoldRi set with cut dia. hea mond, real ruby inbectia tae and sapphire in designs, set with These large 5-piece Parlor Suits have spring edge, tufted back sod ihe Seaton bist ee ote M x4 ; , edge, tufted backs, Solld Gold: Match Safes—plainfor | — mond; special... 49 ; all steel springs, upholstered in panne plush, tigured tapestry, silk monogram, $pécialssee vs. ++.$8.50 | apes a ae damask or plush, verona or silk velour ; are $45.00 + A Special Sale of Evening Coats for Women. Formerly $55 to $75, Special at $39.00 Formerly $82 to $110. Special at $58.00 have one for..,, Sa a AR i bli ll li a a hd iaibehadaadial WORLD: WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 14, 104, SANTA CLAUS GOODS 86 ter Cent, Less Than tu.ton St, Frices. A BROTHE 219, 221, 223, 225, 227 GRAND ST. 164, 166, 168 and 170 SMITH ST... | THE BIG CREDIT HOUSE FURNITURE,CARPETS, CLOTHING Two Deliveries 11 Manhattan, values, highly polished mahogany frames ; — . Sina RENE. eS Ta SR RET A RT) Buster Brown rREE-- Christmas Postal Cards—designed by Outcault—tith- graphed in ten colors, None to children unless panied by artis, som- Lie Corner are busy all day and for those who foi various reasons want toshop * with th tow the slore will remain open evenings and Christmas from 8 A. M, until 10 P. M, Baliste Waists at $2.98. You couldn’t conceive of a handsomer or more practical gift than one of these beautiful white batiste waists that will be sold at Bloomingdales’ to-morrow for $2.98. The fronts are made with square Yokes of Heavy Lace Inserting and pleats, while the backs are pleated, Broix and Long island Bvery Day, They button on the side and have the new double puff sleeves, Every one of throughout. Special to-morrow $3 French Flannel Waists, $1.98, Particularly smart and well-made waists— these waisis is lined ? 9 8 at $ $ they come in the most popular tailored styles, BROOKLYN'S MOST STUPENDOUS SALE OF gs, Upholstery, Bacon’ Floor, S0th St. Bectior with diamond Solld Gold Cuff But- as Gift Than a Good Camera? 19.05 you can Formerly $115 to $165. Special at $75.00 A collection of exclusive imported Coats, together with clever copies, and adaptations of them, which have been selected from our regular stock. They are of rich laces, get some of these supplies on which we've marked such special prices. Christmas shoppers. 4x5 Folding Camera—Fitted with reversible back of ground glass, rising and falling front, reversible regular $1.25 lamp; special... 59¢ eRe reer ae ee ead Aut Cars Teansrér To ; Lexineton To 5 Ave F 591060" Sr Jeginniug lo-~mor- For the accommodation of those who ‘ ’ men folks,” the store will remain open evenings. This store will be open every week day between now The Newest in Women’s White Oooo The Right Sort of Jewelry for What More Acceptable Xm For the friend who hasn't a camera here's a splendid chance to get some- thing that will be a real-delight—while for the friend who has one you might The Bloomingdale Camera Store has many things Just now to interest Ruby Dark Room Lamps, burn oil; Three-fold Spruce Tripods, _ brass A splendid list of all kinds—tabulated for ready refér= | ence. Ask in the Book Dept. for it. r ie Beauliful StocKs of Holiday Furniture al Bloomingdales’ =, This year, more than ever before, the sensible and 3 , seems to have taken precedence over all others, and furniture comes in as a prime favorite, If you've gifts of furniture jotted down on your list, the following’ paragraphs will surely be of interest to you: $0 styles of Music Cabinets, rang- 95 styles of fancy Desks in ma- ii ing tn price from $3.98 to $35. } hogany, imitation mahogany, ‘golden 120 styles of Parlor or Library | oak, weathered oak, bird's-eye Tables, in all woods and finishes, | and white enamel, from $3.50 to from 7S¢, to $112. i § 60 styles of Morris Chairs, im all Curio Cabinets, in imitation ma- hogany, rookwood, gold-leaf, inlaid | WOds, from $2.98 to $40, 75 styles of fancy Rockers, mahogany and Vernis-Martin, in every style imaginable, from $2.50 Turkish and Library Chairs and Berearte in velour, tapestry and to $35 leather. * Rockers, $2.75. | Morrts Chairs, $6.48, In {mita- ; Of quar- y tlon = ma- tered gold- hogany, with — em bossedtops — very strongly and durabl; made, wit arms brace ed with fron rods, en oak, with spring fitted with hair - filled cushions, covered in handsome velours, ay Hh Floor, ‘The Preitiest NecKwear for Women at Bloomingdales’. Some one eaiety whom you don’t know what to give? why not a pretty neckpiece or two? Nothing could be more acceptable or appreciated, i And the Bloomingdale neckwear store never had a more array of neckwear daintiness—you'll be in love with everything you see and only sorry you can’t afford to buy some of each sort. You might set your heart on some of the following: 25c, 50¢ and 75c¢— | 75c, 98¢, $1.25 up to $20,00— Pretty lace stocks, in white, cream, Very elaborate lace collars, tm ecru and black. white, cream, ecru and black, 25c, 50c up to $7.98— 98c to $9.98— joel silk stocks and Jabots, in Handsome silk neck ruffs ana capes. all colors. ' < pecial Christmas Items from The Bloomingdale Lamp Store. Our holiday stocks ot lamps, from the si : little useful sort to the most elaborately wrought kit has yet to be equalled. 2 ring your Christmas list in with you—you’re bound to find something exactly right in this attractive Bloomingdale Lamp Store. nae of low pricing, we quote the following ail ba —These lamps peng a 108, solid peter y foe finisted solid base with brass column, six com mpd gors yer te mantle, cl 'y plated ding shade, tubing, reading 5 ing, cat tncandiacens Werte, mantle, be and 4) ‘re regu = = ‘ Ay $1.69; ie o8e ic Portable all styles and th soa yoy | use,spécial $3, $0, $6.50 upto $80.00 Metal Table Lamps, all finishes, from $1.19 to. feet of tubing, goose neck and socket, and socket—worth every special ,.. tees esi ete aa ry from $2.98 to,..., ° st008 +$25.00 | (Third Floor, 88th St. Section) Xmas Book Selling Lively at Bloomingdales’ These Days. — - The Arcade Boek Bis W tatoo) a bay place, now that the real influx of holiday shoppers is here in earnest +4 And we're ready for them all! For never before were such stocks of books of all sorts gathered together in one place and s0 5; cally—and never were such remarkably low Christmas prices quoti The, following list may help you out of some of your Chris ndaries Handsome $4 Sets of St. Nicholas lor $2.69. qua finder, best quality achromatic lens, trimmings; special.......... $1.49 The 1904 edition in two volumes—each one handsomely bound 7 by ray J a beng champagne, French grey, Woolensak ‘chromatic shutter for Royal Aihastor Souveni Albums beautiful volumes and ideal pis. red an jack, ¢ effects ft 4 time, bulb or instantaneous expos- special..... c perbor — Original edition for : i sreling: acta hy versified both in style and Fulton St, Brookl n ures, complete with one double | Other Albums ge assortment |] lar’ beaks tnmeue aren in, thls DoD, aT elaboration, including many full length models, y . plate-holder, one box containing a at prices ranging trom 10640 $2.98 (pteresting: “Our lay Bale om Aig y t : dozen of the celebrated Stanley dry according to site and quality, Bunday—This ‘years’ naw | edition of re the in yh le . 15, Rec tbebciadavebevacateass x v ructive and interesting Juvenile | bow i ‘Volume... cs Long models of fine imported broadcloth in white, cham- hee open ‘evenings | 4. Green Stamps : : “hs cAilt low prices. ier Sur Secreny Cate | eae ee ae » Cham: Purchases, until Somes The Same Camera—with rectilinear | yJOMPriCes date |] Seas biashos’' gh 'Wstns ‘ kunislosna’ tee |. Cooed eiteen’ cr vo pagne, grey or red, lined with Russian Squirrel fur) lane for Blue Stamps. lend, special, ...+..++-..,$498 | "in Sitery and bulbs special, 696 |] Siete “otal ahtthneotasgtnd | Uesina May” Alcotis | shawl collar of Persian Lamb or Squirrel. br rn oe pene bade Household Lamps, nine Fnches long, ule ol Willan‘ Webtisicg:“bo et | LEMeRIST” CSc aes at spss) pO | lens front, complete wit at~ ‘Alsted) illustrat near 600 tase ry! Atlas Concentrated Developer, 8 MAWES ichessnatsneneses ees 98e jos, Bpsclally priced at Beste —Aleage. cH y UNDER-PRICE CHRISTMAS HINTS } evirsasevivierasehpvicsts 19¢ | Large assoriment of Biectric Watch || “Vinton. ‘Act"*with Snundreds of en: ana fa Sik sts for Women. FROM THE “FANCY Goons "’ UP A Wi csccsteriaassens Be | Stunds and Clocks with long cord |] zie’ of ft” book Dh Pe, ‘ For those who have in mind a waist to serve asa gift, we PHOTO ALBUMS, full aize, in $0008 | SECTION. Ries MSs Tubes, bois of Steven 68s | ee Bee: Pe Ul ee zt ar telty h J + fed » in| N h Glass Trays, size 4x5... 0.000008 c so Electric ns. liustrated. Specially priced at... Sle : ! offer a collection of ag and distinctive models that affords Food $160 chen lentheoretg: | 8 Lox yada ta con 4 : { Suis Tieer, open &. Goction. "red biatch Brag mat rien aes dit *; ot {J bd erette; spec! Ben cceee iy ul a ir ‘ r, e@omely boun. eather, suggestions to satisfy almost every taste, There are waists MANICURE AND TOILET SETS, | TOILET SOTS (3-plece), fuil elze || Men’s Socks Xmas Gloves he Sach ope Tor Bare: 8 Gee Bird Pag se ESR of silk, lace and crepe de chine, with lace end handwork, and is thr werd cases, contain-| comb, brush and mirror, in ” Rati Sah Thystrated: Lovee wr a the new fancy shirred sleeves, at very modest prices, ” $1.25 values, Ps thin in Gierie re for Every One. 180. titles meee Hentz Books The by Ohe rrcrssesesey es! i ; special at...... dolla COLLAR AND CUFF BOXES Made over silk in fancy yoke effects, with elaboration of Valenciennes or heavy lace motifs. values; special at. Regularly $7.50 Special $4.95 Wan Regularly $9.75 Special $6.90 Regularly $11.50 8 Sweaters for Women. Extensive in numbers, diversified in effects and modeat{in prices, our variety of fancy Sweaters, Norfolk Jackets And the new Veet effects is quite certain to afford the Spefifio style for which you are in search. $5.00 Norfolk Jackets at $3.25 Knitted Jackets of worsted in white, red or Oxtodd strapped effect, finished with large pearl butto: Beginning on Thursday, Dec.. 15th The Store Will Be Open Bvening thing from a distinctive street THURSDAY special SWINGING HORSES, made $3.98; special...... ocdevensel 2) SORTED, CnerEtS ROLLS. | O stre leatherette, satin lined; good 68¢. 49¢ WOOL CREPE DE PARIS. A Rich, Clingy Fatric 1Di¢, Looks Like $1 Crepe STREET SHADES-EVENING SHAD ES ee r OLANAY BHA VHITE AND BLACK. Mere’s an extracrdinary Thursday Bargain, the result of @ forced trade sale—WOOL CREPE DE PARIS, a soft, clingy material, combin- ing the appearance of crepe de chine and the wearing qualities of granite cloth; of such adaptability that it can be used for almost any- clothes.” No Mail Orders, None C. 0. D. Limit 26 yards to a customer FROM THE ‘‘WONDERLAND"’ BASEMENT. BEDSTEADS, folding, enamelled steol, 13 in, long; worth 98¢.; 400 eolid 6-:n. block, nicely painted, with hair mane and tail; vere ot | MEN'S MILITARY BRUSH SETS, sterling silver trimmed, pure bristles; good 89¢. values,...40c The Bloomingdale - holiday Stock of gloves is rich in gift Suggestions—it contains every desirable sort of glove for man, woman and child, and at prices that mean sharp savings on every purchase, You may judge from these: Men's and Boys’ Astrachan Gloves Good woo! astrachan, in black and brown—easily worth soc— special, per patr,, coooe O56 Men's Lined Kid Gloves—.Made of excellent quality kid with good warm wool linings; tn and brown; all with nicely embroidered backs— they should be marked $1,25—spe- cial, per pat + 78¢ Made of r, with oO '} Box of Half Dozen i Dairs, $1.40. If it's a practical Christmas gift you're after for some one | ‘of the home folks nothing |} would be more ‘acceptable than a box of these well-made, ser- vice-giving socks that are being sold at Bloomingdales’ for $1.40 the half-dozem pairs, or 25c, a pair. There are more than twenty-five different styles for selection—made of lisle thread, cotton and cash- mere, in fancy stripes, plain colors and with silk embroidered insteps. 35c. to $0c, a pair is the reg- ular price. We also offer special Women’s Hosiery, 19c. All-wool cashmere with merino heels and toes—heavy black full- fgshioned cotton with white soles and split feet or plain plack cotton, These are regular 350, stockings. Only 49¢, a pair. THURSDAY ONLY, costume down to “dolly's Christmas en s Splendid quality rearseal kid palms; all sires—wor special, per pair... Children’s Kid Qloves~*xcellent grades of kid, fleece lined, with and without fur tops—special, per palr ase 50c Men's Imported Cape Gloves— Made of fine English Cape skin with spesr-point backs; all sizes, in the smartest colors—these gloves sell dally with the maker's Pame on the buttons for $1.50— orci Bes TOY SPECIALS CHILDREN'S ROCKERS, made of heavy solid wood, cane or wood pindles; worth $1.75; 98> G HORSES, sort they can- of bi. Visekboart "and. “dee 8 desk: 080 ¥ : . editions. We quote specially low prices on books in quai institutions, teachers, &e. 90: est. Oar new 1905 book catalogue wit be sent you upon request, Mackintoshes. Something that will be much appreciated asa Christmas gift and prove practical and sensible as well for the young miss is one of these pretty, well-made mackintoshes, $2.98 —All-wool serge mackin- toshes In navy blue, garnet and brown; made with full sweep, double-breasted capes, rolled vel- vet collar and light plaid linings —lengths from 34 to 52 inches. $2.98 —Auto mackintoshes in Ox- ford mixtures, lined with same material; mae with belted backs, full sleeves, shoulder capes and rolled velvet collars—lengths from 40 to $2 inches, $3.49 & $4,39—Same style as above, in navy blue all woo! serge, with light plaid linings—with and without shoulder capes—lengths from 40 to Silk Mufflers. Mufflers have avain become particularly fashionable — the new collarless coats for women have brought them into. sere vice in earnest, and - men like them better than the {> dress protectors, Bt The Bloomingdale stock Inctedes T= everything from the heavy ‘ muffler at 25¢. to the silk muffler at $3.98. For particular note mark 2c & SOc eich—Cashmere Mi flers. 50c to $1.98 exch—Black or Silk Mufflers.