The evening world. Newspaper, February 10, 1905, Page 6

EXPLOSION _———— | of Big Plant That Partly Wrecked, D BY IRON BEAM. 68 Afire, Young Hero wed Out and Rolled = “In the Snow. UERS. ALSO ABLAZE. ‘Tanke with 180,000 Cubic Feet ‘Gas Narrowly Escape Destruction. bravery of a youth of twenty an explosion of three im- A tanks in the works of-the ‘Union Gas Company, in the ‘early to-day, which, had it oo- would have destroyed many A property worth millions of Bi were two explosions that throughout the Bronx, shaking jm cellars to roofs, and leav- ection of the city in total iess,\except where there were oc- electric lights, Windows of ora shattered for, blocks, and were sorlously injured, These MATTHEW, fifty, No 176 treet, GRANVILLE, forty-nine, fired and Forty-firet street it avenue, OHIN, thirty-two, No, 712 Hast Hundred amd Forty-seventh i) HANG, twenty, No, (18 Rob- i | : 2 i j i Eted if : ! 5 t z j i E | g E ik Hi i R g 3 g t i é i i ag = iu Hite ni i i i i i i | Ee ee egtit Begal 2& nt i Hes rls aT A i F i i HE il! Eive & i i HE ai <h ‘men ould not get close to the burning | and the three gas-filled tanks, To do meet! Re alt the unoonscious Mohr, their own clothes aflame, They rolled him in the snow and then they rolled themselves | through the drifts | Arriving at the fire Deputy Chief | Bloane ordered a second alarm to be | sounded, So filled was the nelghbor- | hood with escaping gas that the fire- | borhood and Bring Out Po- Mee Reserves, building. ‘The fire-boat Zophar Mills | responded to the second alarm, and { upon its arrival a wall of water was formed between the burning building and created this a stream was run through a alx- seventh street station-ho to meet the fire-boat's stream, The | Ref: % LR oy the De La Verne Ln Bren meat Ing of the | where their injuries were a! the water to Pit @ MANHOLE BURSTS IN LOUD EXPLOSION, Noise and Flames Arouse Neigh- A terrific explosion from the manhole at the northwest corner of Forty-ninth street and Highth avenue early to-day aroused the residents for blocks around Rreat excitement for ow, Fiaauge shot twenty-five feet into the air, “Borge: Fitegerald, in the West Forty- , heard the inch pipe from the fire-boat and sent in explosion and turned out the reserves. the afr above the tanks, The engines al Be ect ieee holy’ ae abion ‘on the shore then sent water from hose | leaked sro Ee. mains became ig: nited by electric wires, When the re- serves arrived the flames had died out, ‘wall upon the haben toLancoln ital This is the third thme this manhole threatened tanks, and their sides, al- me Ayre is aa fe aaa Reet The bad Som vor 08 one gecasion the ex- | ready hot, were quickly cooled, pressure will be low in the Bronx | Ds! infured — several cals and The five inju men were taken to L Drpiobver days, + caused runaways among passing teams, a Life Assurance Society Of the United, States.” ’ HENRY B. HYDE, FOUNDER. ' t Forty-Afth Annual Statement, for the Year Ending December 32, 1904." ASSETS. INCOME, Bonds and Mortgages... . $81,623, 709.11 Real Estate in New York, Interest, Rents, etc....... Premium Receipts....... $62,643,836. 74 16, 432,859.21 toaleding the Ranitable Building .. 20,906,215.78'| yang $70,076,605.05 United States, State, City Income ......+++ «+ $79,076,695.95 "ag Raliroad Bonds. and other fa- he cee ee oe th 928, 339,884.00 Loans aecurell byB ane DISBURSEMENTS. jonds and Stocks (aurket value, $13424199-28) | 10,805,000.00 | Death. Claims ..,....... $18,049,539.35 Policy Loans . Ree tvilere 23,544,439.69 Endowments and deferred 8 Real Estate outside of New Aividend polices «+4444 +4444 425,950.14 York, including 14 oflce buildings, 15,989,431.66 | Annuities........ oe 980, 349.94 Cash in Banks and Trus 22,6%1,666.82 Surrender Values,....... 2,931,305.36 aa ifunies uevis gs (28198 is i Dividends to Policyholders, _ 6,001,902.51 Balance due from agents... — 1,514,639.90 ; ; tee tat ‘ 047. I LE ene Paid Policyholders . $36,389,047.30 Duo Sn,o5053, Accrued $359,456.95), 632,508.78 | Commissions, advertising, bo 08 Premiums due and in process postage and enchange..++++e+ 71900)285.73 of ebllection . ... sissse 593%31556.00 | All other disbursements... 7,179,318.42 Deferred Premiums...... 2,631,969.00 | Real Estate Sinking Fund . 500,000, 00 Total Assets ..... $413,953,020.74 We hereby certify to the correctness of the above statement, FPRANCIB W, JACKBON, Auditor. H, R. COURBEN, Assistond Auditor, A W. MAINE, Associate Auditor, LIABILITIES. ASSURANCE, Assurance Fund (or Reserve) $327,738,358.00 All other Liabilities...... 51420,393.53 Total Liabilities. .. $333,158,751.53 Surplus........... $80,794,269.21 Outstanding Assur- New Assurance, less We hereby certify to the correctness of the above statement, of the N. Y, Insurance Department, is $26,523,126. For Superintendent's certificate see Detailed Statement. J. G. VAN CISE, Actuary. KOB'T HENDERSON, Assistant Actuary, R, G, HANN, Associate Actuary, statement, WM. A. WHEELOCK, V,P.SNYDER, C, LEDYARD BLAIR, CHARLES STEWART SMITH, MARCELLUS H, DODGE, JAMES W, ALEXANDER, Presiden’ GAGE E. TARBELL, Second Vice Prest. GEO, 'T, WILSON, 7rd Vice- Prest. WILLIAM ALEXANDER, Secrefary, THOMAS D. JORDAN, Comptroller, SIDNEY D. RIPLEY, 7reasurer. H.R, WINTHROP, A5sf, Secretary, M. MURRAY, Cashier, W, B, BREMNER, Asst. Treasurer, 8. C, BOLLING, Superintendent of Agencies. W. R. BROSS, M. D, and ARTHUR PELL, M. D., Medical Directors, DIRECTORS, J. W. ALEXANDER, JAMES HH, HYDE, JOHN A, STEWART, LEVIP, MORTON, JACOB H. SCHIFF, JAMES H, HYDE, Vice-President, WM. H. MCINTYRE, Fourth Vice Prest, LOUIS FITZGERALD, E, H. HARRIMAN, A.W, KREC H, M, ALEXANDER, J. F, pp NAVARRO, M. E, INGALLS, WM H McINTYRE, M HARTLEY DODGE, Vv P SNYDER BRAYTON IVES, SIDNEY D. RIPLEY, JOSEPH T. LOW, SAMUBL M INMAN BRADISH JOHNSON, JOHN SLOANE, H, R. WINTHROP, N. B.—FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS SEE DETAILED STATEMENT, H, C, HAARSTICK, DAVID H, MOFFAT, C, LEDYARD BLAIR, GAMES B, FORGAN, THOMAS D. JORDAN C B ALEXANDER Disbursements ..... $51,968,651.45 INSTALMENT POLICIES STATED AT THEIR COMMUTED VALUES, ANCE.......64+ +» $1,495,542,892.00 Assurance not taken . $222,920,037.00 The Reserve as per the independent valuation ‘We have examined the accounts and Assets of the Society, and certify to the correctness of the foregoing Special Committee of the Board of Directors, CHAUNCEY M DEPEW, A J CASSATT, D, 0, MILLS, JAMES J, HILL ALFRWD G, VANDERBILT, WM. A. WHEBLOCK, ROBT T LINCOLN, G0, J, GOULD, CHAS. S, SMITH, T. JEFFERSON COOLIDGR, WC DEMING, J J ASTOR, GEO, T, WILSON HENRY C.FRICK, | AUGUST BELMONT, CORNELIUS N. BLISS GAGBE TARBELL, on piwirpcuyLER, WM ALEXANDER, — Sik WM, C. VAN HORNE, GEO H SQUIRE, MARVIN HUGHITT, ° we JOHN J. McCOOK, THOMAS T ECKERT, 4 Toys and dolls, Basement Snlesroom, Bird Contre, 19¢, horse” and” mike I Baw Outnt. 19a, e, Jolnted Doll, Adc 880. Little Queen ‘Bissell carpet sweeper, 2 24.0 high aicleh, limited quan: ue eta nee e Two sharply reduced prices give you choice of our *15 to ‘20 suits Q overcoats. E’VE thrown down all the price barriers—the lowest prices we've ever quoted now stand between you and a thoroughly good suit or overcoat. Hope to make this a one-day clearing sale— and we will, too, if every man that reads this announcement:can but realize what a sale of this kind means from a saving standpoint. The best way, however, is to come and inspect our $15 to and the price will be $18 or We've placed unusually low prices pn our sults and overcoats, but we do not want the prices to ing with sults and overcoats t! OVERCOATS at 9.25: long at $15 and $18—and the great increase In our business shows they were con+ Sidered good value at those prices—but we've turned our thoughts toward Spring stocks—the famous Tourist coats, 52 inches long—made with 4 tong and very stylish Baltic friezes in black and Oxfords—hand-ma Ined—every size—33 to 46 inch chest, SUITS at 9.25 whitch all also Scot serge—all hand made—they were formerly priced at $15 to $18, OVERCOATS at $12: braces—no matter what the price has been—we've your size—made of fine Vicuna and Elystan—not a coat in the lot that formerly sold at less than $20. SUITS at $12: the price—these are suits that equal the best made-to-order garments—not one for- merly sold at less than $20—you can wear this wel; ‘loth! three months—your choice at wear this welght of clothing for the next 14 The Akabro razor, 1.00, regular price 1.80. E have yielded to .1¢ urgent request of the manufacturers to handle samples of the Akabro 2.50 razor, and to-morrow Is. the second Saturday of our sale of 1,000 of these o ae! Kean edged, non-pulling, @mooth-shavi razorsin perfect condition at 1,00, , ie and overcoats, We insure you a perfect fit, prones you to associate this cloth: jat usually soll for Saturday's prices. We've been selling these overcoats all season We guarantee them to shave ab- solutely clean without pulling, and they'll retain their edge because made of the best-tempered Fnglish steel, with full concave blade. Widths 5-8 or 6-8--round or square corners, The Akabro sells everywhere at 2.50 the year round—seldom a rare O¢ca- sion like this. Every man will appre- clate its importance. Main Floor, SOc, for 1.25 genuinc horsehide raze or strops, well mate and finished. The Waltham watch, 8.00 Standard 12.50 value. THe name Waltham is not as- sociated with any watch that does not keep accurate time, not be afraid to pur- so you need chase one of these watches at 800 to lt back-also the collar—serge + They're cut to please particular men—have a made-to-order appearance dressers admire—in black thibet—fancy worsteds, in neat patterns— effects in cheviots—single'‘or double breasted coats—lined with Pioneer They include every overcoat our stock em- These are the celebrated Kup- penhelmer sults, and It’s the last of them at 12, +4 teete 2: OO tor morrow.asmore than ‘i WO men’s} | a hundred men 3.50 vests. Cravenettes. trousers, | did last Satur- 400 full dress vests that) [Regular $15 and $18 day. sell regularly at 2,50,| jcravenette coats, Ke ITD Dana 64 thee 3,00 and 3.50. 150 dou, | |bought 200 very swell| |0pd $3.and $4 trousers| | Waltham bie tn Single sressted Goats, large, broad shout, left from our big sale 12,50 wi ind fancy vest ers, cut very loose, and| | that that sell regularly at 2,50| | long swell. Sizes from i ‘or mt rated | watches do and 3,50. All sizes, 33 to 44 chest, waist to 52 waist, not get out r vei - | of order. = , ¢ ~~) | This is the new thin model, Y Boys’ suits Q overcoats that sold for 5.00, at | OO] | aretha eas cael Tourist Coats, Reefers, Norfolk Sults, Sailor Suits, Russian Coats, Regular Over= ° | for, 2 vonra) Has the pendent ee coats, Double Breasted Russian Suits, ee | Binh rarest ie a tins tatasts ae thing like it was last year (and it $1.50, Saturday is a good time shirt—c1 main floor price asked and there's a Come to choose now, Sama Books popular fiction 25c, 45c THe highest tribute to these thrilling novels 1s that they were accepted by America’s best publishers and issued to sell at 7$c, to 1.50, Nearly all are classed with the best of recent popular fiction. second Floor, All copyrighted nov- 256 els—strong linen cloth bindings — {lustrated, A Heritage of Peril = Var odo ‘Tne Eleventh Com mandment —~ Sut- ‘The Real Lady Hilda —Croker, Vanity—Rita, ‘The ‘Slayy of the cliff. Milly—Thompson, ide Beated Orders —Allea, Mauders—Barron, the Copsford Mya amp--Merriman, A vfilne in the World —Sergant, With Sword Crucifix—Van Zi Dearost—Forreater. The Myae jous Burelar—Walsh, Hagar of the Pawn and 18, wusyell, Pr of khe Sea hy ey. Joan the Curate Warden, ' Shop—Humo. Mr, Witt's Widow— Hope. Forty-five cents. “The Main Chance’’ by Nicholson, “The Gray Cloak’? by McGrath, Forty-five cents. “Checkers”! By Blosyom—everybody'a seen the pia “The Bath Comedy" By Castle sweet Kitty, Bollairs'* BY grawn from thls comical story, “By Right of Sword” Al) copyright fiction In hands some cloth binding — these and hundreds of other tities at Halt: 45c jThe Whip Hand— Merwin. tof Kishinett — ere re | Stlies, ie Hol mes— | An Apache Princess | King. ‘ohristian— | Hearts Courageous ver: Yay-+ | Lika Anowier Helen —Horton Op OO OO The new white plaited dress shirts for Spring, NEW effects in the plaited shirt suitable to wear now and t Summer. A limited number will be fay ow at the lowered price of $1.10. pecan to Wig buy ni we see why any man should fail to secure a supply, Like custom made shirts, these are le to fit properly around the shoulders and isup to the standard of the $2.50 custom shirt, sche Le nuramenmP How they are made—Extra full and long, taking away all the an a e shaches or detached—we guarantee them to, be ie ts styles for eer ee ie orulnaty Teac made egligee shirts at 6gc. Shirts that have taken splendidly with rash men jozen, —for to-morrow wé have an additional’ 100 New Designs in Valentines prices 1c and upwards have the greatest variety of Wenig new novelties imaginable to show you —at reasonable prices. Exceptional display f ’ { | In every case the valne exceeds the range of prices insuring that everybody will be suited. model, 110 Gh SIMPSON CRAWFORD CO, Regular price this season is 1.50. hroughout the Spring and If the demand is any- greater) this offer will soon close, the price will rebound to Fine cambric and madras aro the materials. a f Main Floor. Men’s tinderwear, 39¢. and 55c. At the beginning of the séason this quality would cost 85¢c. and $1.25—200 unlon suits for immediate clearing. Not one value overdrawn Spri i ring Kid gloves 79c. in this clearing of AN me has el us one thousand , Children $ garments, pairs at a rare concession Main Floor, Prices $1.95 to $20, usually $3.95 to $37.50, the Children's coats, of serges, Venetian cloth, import so introduce ed zibeline and veivets, econd Floor. new Spring styles. tea Hea COREY SORE be 7G Hence we do not overestimate the values 's' colored silk caps, In red, gray, and q 2 .) gloves. brown—sizes 14, 15, 16 iu AA a My Be ate i pe Ae Une eae Prior api iw Fas, usiially $1.95 to $8.00 thee “Bored. tad. the orkmanshi a ren's hats—odds and ends of the season's samplon The vaciety ts iso. greater stock—in velvets and silks—all prettily trimmed, apr emide® Slo” Waal aataras Prices 980. to $4.95, usually $1.50 to $7.95, y Children's colored cashmere dresses — all. very Adler’s gloves for men $1.00 This celebrated glove comes in kid and suede—new pretty models and latest shades, including plaids— Spring colorings and styles--best selzcted skins, slzes 2 to 5 years, ' SIMPSON CRAWFORD (0. Excellent values: girls’ and misses’ coats. CLEARING out the old and introducing the new—a double programme for Saturday, We held off putting clearing-sale prices on our belter grade of girls’ and misses’ garments until the very last moment—hoped to sell them in the regular way-—but time is up, and decisive measures are the order of the day—prices tell a tempting bargain story, Third Floor. dust a few words about the new Spring suits fort ve smar! miss —new Ideas, to be sure—striking style features that will make a strong appeal for your favor, Prices for Saturday are introductory, made especially to get you to buy carly, Misses’ high grade coats.-Models of the reigning styles—only one or two of a kind—justodds and ends picked from our stock. We dislike to let them go at Saturday's price, but then feel that we've reached the “now-or-never” period of the season—so out they go—some of these garments were priced regularly as high as $50, and a few very much higher, They're made of broad- cloth, be.skin, broadtail and moleskin—odds and ends—handsome models—14 and 45. 14.75 for girls’ coats of handsome materials—many pretty models to choose from—formerly selling as high as $38.00, 15.75 for misses’ advance style Spring suit of cheviot and Panama— new model—full blouse—postilion back, trimmed with silk braid—new sleeve with deep cuff—lined with a fine grade taffeta-—circular skirt-14 and 16—later in season, $22.50, 9.75 for misses’ full box-plaited coats of good grade covert cloth— flat collar—finished with panne velvet and silk braid—belt at back—new full sleeve, re- versed cuff—sizes 14 and 16—regularly selling at $14.75, 6. 75 for girls' full length coats of good grade blue and brown cheviot —yoke, collar and cuffs trimmed with velvet—lined with satin--6 to 14—reg, $12.75, 5.00 for girls’ full length coats of blue and brown cheviot—twa models—regulation and full box—some lined with red flannel, others trimmed with panne velvet and silk braid—sizes 6 to 14—regularly selling at $9.75. / §. 78 for misses’ fifteen-gore skirt of novelty mixture—new Spring ~model—circular flaring at bottom—lengths 36 to 40, We are also showing misses’ regulation wash sults—-all new models— $5.75 to $18.75, SIMPSON CRAWFORD OS ay sale of standard shoes at 2.45. a Saturd Invariably €old at 5.50 a pair. ANDARD 3.50 SHOES for women are exceedingly scarce at a price like 2.45, T, S but in this instance we are able to offer exactly 1,200 pairs of those excellent shoes that have made Elmira, N, Y., famous through the extensive factories of J, Richardson Co, Second Floor. To-morrow there's a choice of patent coltskin, imported enamel, 4 5 id a pair hardson Co, is positive assurance that these shoes will give satis. ny $3.50 shoe that is manufactured, vici kid and box calf at.... The name J, I factory service equal to Lace, button and Bluchers—a variety" oi toe shapes and heels—well stitched oak soles, medium, close and full extension edges—also thin-edge light-sole dress boots and vicl kid, Lace boots with heavy welt-stitched oak soles, wide extension, 2 with low broad heels—a delightful business or walking shoe—at, 45 day’s- selling at About 200 pairs of the Rochester 2.50 shoes remain for Fi tent tip, light close edge and ex- ter's best factories —$2,50 value... H 05 $1.65 pair—Blucher and lace pate ‘ension soles—product of one of R |