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~ + ad i 1 bs \ * found the hallways choking with smoke, 7 polive could get more complainants, — “CAUSES PANIC) Week's Tragedy Terrifies * Whole Neighborhood--Girl and Policeman Prove Heroes. Fire at No, 113 Forsyth street, withth blocks of the building at Allen and t a ih streets where last week twenty persons met death, caused a panio In the tenement district early to- day. The bravery of a little girl and man saved at least two lives, and the firemen were called on to carry @ number of other persons from the Durning bullding. , The Forsyth street house, a three- e@tory-and-basement atructure, 18 occu- pled on the first floor by a sovlal club; on the second by Harry Kanger, the Owner of the building, hiss wife and eleven children, and on the third by Bamuel Cohen, wife and seven children, and Mrs, Mary Kaufman, ‘The fire was discovered by Hay ciisemueee, who notified the police, the alarm was sounded, Policeman Mo- Leod of the Hldridge street station, Beeing Mrs. Kaufman about to jump from a window on the third floor, he ealled out to her to come ‘to the stairs, ‘Then he ran up through the flamos, bis clothes scorching from the heat, And came upon the woman unconsctous fat the door of her apartments, Way to ‘tho, street was cut off by this time, so McLeod carried his unconscious burden up to the roof, A few minutes later Mary Kanzer, a Mttle girl of thirteen, staggered through the smoke-filled hall with the unoon- aclous form of her sister Rosle, five, in her arms, The little girl struggled to the roof and therm fell from ex- baustion, ‘The two children and Mrs, Kauf- man were taken to the street by the 0, “All the other persons in the fouse got to the street down the fire- escapes, except Isadore Kanzer, a small ‘boy, who fell unconscious from smoke, He,was saved by tho firemen, ‘The flames were got under control af- ‘ter the first and second floors had been gutted, The fire Js said to have started lea hot ashes in the cellar, While it wes in progress tenants in surround- Ang‘houses fied to the street, The dis- § eater of last week was fresh in their 1. MAN- DEMANDS $10 “FOR POLICE CAPTAIN.” , Held in Saloon by Woman Until Pi Meeman Arrives—Companion with Shield Escapes. ‘William Murray, thirty-seven years No, 1% Fifth street, was ar- ; tatgned eg the Jefferson Market Court with attempted extor- (man, who subsequently early to-day Into the captain of the the officer wanted $10 bbed Murray while ss eent ‘aigecrn ‘ourteen-yearyold ely ‘immy out for assistance. Mi noro held Murray by tne lapel of, ‘vest and was belaboring him in good ny when ital returned with Pa- trolman Daniels, of the Mercer street @tation, Murray was arrested, but the one mam broke away from ‘the bar- tender arid escaped, At the station. house Murray was searched and $304 was found on him, Capt. Bourke, of the Mercer street wtation, asked that the man be re- manded for forty-eight hours, so the HERE'S THE VERY LATEST IN- FEMININE HEADGEAR. Along with the Polo Turban, Wh- rich Bros, Show the Latest in Spring Finery. Ladies, it isn't necessary to play polo in order to wear a polo turban, It isn't any more necessary than It is to own @ yacht In order to wear a yachting cap, But there ip one thing that 4s absolutely necessary, and that is to have a polo turban in your spring finery if you want to be strictly de mgueur, You will find this out in a very short ‘time éf you stroll into the millinery de- partment of Bhrich Bros,’ dry goods atore; and the variety in these novel hats te fascinating, The polo turban {a wbsolutely new and Whrich Bros, are showing some atunning exclusive samples and styles that will delight every feminine eye. There arb polo tunbans in ghirt- waist hats, polo turbans in dress hats all kinds of polo turbans—and these new hats are called by this athletlo name because they are round affairs that wit squarely on the top of the head. One of the handsomest of the Dhrich or sphccwmee Zoe! mouths ie front are two shaded wings a2 shaded ornament, fins the shirt-walst styl fe the line be ry oan ras two shades of ae orpament, aunt uh made of we violets trimmed with black w! * ptuoning white turban is made eu rely of rose leaves with a white Aigrette at tho side. The turban reigns @iinost supreme this year, but Bhrich ros, ste showing styles of beaitieut all the new ah One sat ite white picture hat is. of ince. with bow at the elde, It is covered white lace roses and fuchslas, Lind 1s spring opening week at the store and every department is Aiea, with exquisite novelties, and from eautiful imported Ungerie to the|§ fine line of shoes ly a veritable dream- Jand for the feminine shopper, In the sult and costume as iwell as fancy waist departmont there are crea- it that are distracting to the asplr- erson Who can't resist beautiful | th a ei striking foature this year {s the line of linen coats and sults, A “vat handsome line of linen gar- is in all styles, of pink, mue, green, white and the natural’ linen @hade, Ono three-quarter linen coat, the strap back trimmed In medall- pe of heavy. lace, is especially stun- et ele auartee Jength, Maen {8 the cause of ot many Zt is half-ftting ani va Mela ze Near ‘Soene of Last! Protests that Hit Oe Is Not to the condition of the tenement at No. 106 Allen etreet at the time of the fire on tha morning of March 18, when twenty lives were lost, Mv. Ceollia Letnar, the lessee of the premises, to-day explained how it came about that the exit to the root wae tightly closed against the panie-stricken men, dren who attempted to flee from the fire-trap, and tried’ to @hift the blame for the logs of Itte upon the shoulders of Ialttore Davis, t! iscovered the blewe'and turned in the alarm, had been looked, which is,,not true,” she said, when seen at her home, No, a} 171 Koreyth street, of the house might have safely made their escape had Davis sent In the alarm > Just as soon as he saw the blaze, In- stead of doing this, he spent same time getting his family: and his belongings to @ place of safety before summoning the firemen, When an effort was made to arouse the other families it was too late, opening on the roof locked. Some time ‘ago dome of the tenants complained to me that the children—and there were nearly one hundred in the house—were in the habit of going on the roof and dirtying the clothes hung on the lines to dry there. For that reason I had a bolt put on the door so high up that the ohiidren could not reach, it.” T. C. T, Crain was asked to-day if he had any comment to make about the verdict gf the \Coroner’s jury he dic- tated the following: was unwarranted in that it had before it no evidemce as to how often No, 105 Allen street had been inepected, It was Women's Rainproof Coats ina new range of Spring Also 100 Covert Ti op- Coats, Women's and Misses! of nearly twice a xf ma dnspectors TMP P EXPLAINS ‘Birches aes appointed by my pr rules of Inspeotion ‘wiich he formulated, ‘No, 105 Allenistreet was not Inspected once during the corresponding es! in the, administration of amy prede+ cessor.” i er Blame for Deaths at the Allen|’. STEAMSHIP AGROUND,. Strebt Fire—Mr. Crain Makes eh 'wesas"ak wep naerc Posies LARA a Defense. ‘tank In Gedney Channel, \ TA Cea ‘Felt, tc. The Southern Pacific Company's frelght steamer, BI Paso, from Galyes- ton, went agorund while pausing through Gedney channel, entering thie port to-day, A tug was sent down from the harbor to assist tn an at: tempt to float the stranded steamer, Fearing that she will be punished for women and chf- spuns, navy blue JAMES MoGREERY & 60. Ladies’ Gloves, Ae A ieee ae One and two clasp, Pique sewn Street Gloves, New spring shades, i { wine dealer, who “Biven if the door leading to the root 1,00 per pair. Twenty-third Street, “It 1a not true that I kept the door brown’ Serge: soutache b Yemkiin pot 8 Co. Boys’ Ciothing 7) el We call special attention to our exclusive models of Novelty _ three-quarter Coats, Reefers and Oversacks of imported fabrics at moderate cost, also largest assortment of Hats in Straw, Cloth, _ IMPORTANT OFFERINGS FOR SATURDAY BISHOP SUITS, Russlan models of imported washable Poplins and Linens, in white, blue, Ls and tan, 2 to 6 years; reduced from $5.00..., = NORFOLK SUITS, just finished in our own dinity tallor shops, of ace tweed and Scotch Home- rges and Cheviots, custom tallored, vith two pairs of Knickerbockers; wail value #1) 8 to 17 years; real value, $11,50......0e0eeseeee TOP COATS of English Covert Cloth, custom tallored; 6 to 17 years; regular price, $9.75 Misses’ and Girls’ Apparel Exclusive models of Bretelle Suits, Dresses and separate Skirts, {n cloth, silk, linen and cotton, for ages ‘of 8 to 18 years, at popular prices; also Trimmed and Lingerie Hats, MISSES’ TAILORED SUITS, black and white checks, Millers gray, English Home: trimmed with Broa , Coat satin lined, new model skirt; 14; 16, 18 years; regular price, $25.00; this is the Best value offered thisiseason........ 2.50 6.05 7.50 ns, navy and loth and silk 16.50 ‘When Tenement-House Commissioner OOK for this Shield on-the window when you buy cigars. United Cigar Stores Co. “The censure of the Coroner's jury Lord & Taylor Announce for Saturday A Splendid Collection of materials and in new styles, many exclusive to our house, in all about 100 coats; present values $22.50 & $25.00, Special at $16.50. sizes, made of finest Covefts, tailored equal to custom made work, either in fitted or box styles; value $22.50, Special at $15.00 each.. embroidered and regular price, $7. + 0 ore one 6 Broadwayrand Twentieth St, Fifth Ave., Nineteenth Se, Pen’ Ss Suits ual and Fashion The approved models for Spring—both single and double breasted—of rich, pure worsteds, tweeds and cheviots in the latest gray effects, indistinct checks and overplaid designs and black-and-white mixtures— tailored in manner to pres $ 7 with silk, On sale one week only, ending next'Friday, , Men's Spring Topcoats Splendid all-woo! coverts, in tan, pe and sry mixtures, soft finish thibets, and novelty tweeds, luxuriously lined, toppy short length 1 medium, $5, °10, 15. TheRight HatstorSpring The offerings of the correct Derby and Soft shapes, made of extra grade fur felt that will wear well, silk trimmed. $ = and § 1° A you pay in small monthly sums, Men's latest 4 4) | Men's Shirts, c|s p ¢| Spring Ne Neckwear: Cc last Shoes, t a variety of in sumptuou' 23 sound leathers, Spring Ne eit assortment, Confirmation Suits for the 0 Boys, Handsome and Reliable Materlals, THE SURPRISE STORE| 132 to 146 W. 14th St,,{ Third Ave., n. w. cor, 83d St., Between 6th and 7th Aves, One Block from L Station, WORLD. WORLD tn city circalatton. SPRING COATS, three-quarter length, of my English Homespun, Tan Covert and Navy Serge; 4 to 14 years; regular value, $13.50....... Women’s Suits and Coats ENGLISH WALKING COATS, custom me of Tan Covert or Black Broadcloth, strapped i seams, fly front or collarless ont lined; real value, $22.50. ..0.0+++0 see Hold a Musicale Cvery Day. The opera season at the Metropolitan Opera House has ended, but for only a small fraction of what you paid to hear the famous artists there you can hear them at your home through a “Victor.” sacred concerts, negro melodies and ragtime if you wish. $ | 50 $2 $2.50 $3: 50 $5 Boys’ Sightly Norfolk Sults, for Ag $3, 54 and aoeney o-16, with Bloomer Pats, 4 *51\| RENT Your Houses, Satisfaction guaranteed ‘DOUBLE ‘Clothing kept in repair or menty GUARANTEE r for Or yeas Your Rooms, Your Apartments, Furnished or unfurnished, by advertising them in THE No other successful ‘“Wani.’’ medium approaches THE 1] 9.05 "15.75 CLEARANCE OF 85 Women’s Cloth Tatlored Saits, all this season's models, 18.50 Formerly, $27.50 to $36.50. Women’s Waists IMPORTED LINGERIE WAISTS, richly embroklered, tucked and trimmed with Val inser. tions, new sleeve; regular value $15.75,......... WHITE HANDKERCHIEF LINEN WAISTS, hand ed’ with V front of Val, lace; hand ye 5.00 ere owes FIFTH (AVE, 37th and 38th Sts. Calking Machine Ht Your Home for $1.00, The same dollar will bring you a dozen records— equivalent to a dozen entertainments, for each record in itself is a fund of amusement. The balance of the money (Siegel Cooper Store, Third Floor a8 You can Besides you can enjoy Cach Machine Guaranteed for One Yoar Prices Range 3/5 0 $100 al ‘with Siegel Cooper of Fox Li , prt Fines: oan 4 | Lenses, mounted wih + | Blarpee’s Pasen: Cushy jens, hast these glasses are NEW YORK. Double ‘‘S, & H,’’ Green aT raRe Stampa Mornings > from 8:30 Till 12 0’Clock. Thereatter, Single Stamps Until Closing Hour. (Bleeel Copper Main Floors Baloony, Wen’s Spit Sri tig, Correct Apparel at Moderate Prices ror Conservative Dress yy Weert Spring re in ba) 8 5, Clothings-an New 9 diy Saturday in the Siegel len’s Clot ing tore that provides t e st Vi Weg In in New A slelthat’ God ' chubby sort, or the tall, can fit them. Sizes are hi in scope to meet all betta " 10, | pay $17.50 Single and shane Breasted Sack Suits. ; Prince Albert Coats and'Vest Fine black Thibet Prince ‘ilk nade | nash Va arr Cravenette Rain Coats. Top Coats. Made of the finer qualities of Cravenette, Choice may be Excellent wearing, fi pre lhe sb made in. tan,: olive or Oxford shades, also novelty 72, 50 in tan, brown or live * cu 72 desiens in both plain and belt back p 04 stylishly in medium length. T Also Correct Form: rousers. ‘This comprehensive li tac agar ee fight and dark grounds inal the newest colorings; also Cheviots and sizes in waists and lengths insures @ correct fis to all builds of men, broad vatieyy made fe Wo se Dogpnkene be ngs Poly (Blegel CoopersStore, Main Floor, Roys’ and Youths’ Clothing. ee for ‘Young Hmeriea’’ at Cxtraordinariy Low Pricen Stylish Sprin, A budget of bargains in the Boys’ Store bby make Saturday: exceptionallypa the thoughtful parent. Boys’ T Coats au Refers. COATS are in tan olive chvesttteak in ry, agen! to 16 years, REEPERS in numerous new effects-—sizes 2)4 3,00 Eton Sailor Suits. White linen collar and sil de, offine serges, of navy, royal, red and 3 00 | brown, bloomer trousers—sizes 5 to 10 years, eo \ TwosPiece Suits. & Ht sr Dblrteed abd on soe ji eay poss ‘a T to 16 years, Russian Suits. Sailor, Eton and Miley ayes In pure, worsted sores, many, mo. 00 B brown and royal—sizes 294 t0 7 years, » Norfolk Suits. | VY, fancy id and Spring mixtures of : cheviots and piled er eee with plkin or knickerbockee’wousers— 3. 00 sizes 7 to 16 years, Youths’ New Spring Suits. A line of clothis Higley and men, 14 00 20 eminently, dood yin. models, Both single fda Mec in aft the raw Speing coleringn ab well cathe mandard black fabrics, Lag baabvapaedebenoed ya bilo) Nun's Soh Ha OY Special Saturday at i 35 A Superior assortment from a'Newark maker of renown. Includes'all the newest shapes for Spring wear. Alpines, Bedoras, Torrists and Wide-Brim “Regetens Colors comprise black,: ch fawn, slate and tan, These aH Hats wera ade sell at $2, 6 ‘and Bi but we bought the lot for cash at a good discount. ’ : Just the collection frem which to make your selection, for Easter. (Bloget Cooper Store, Main Hloor, Waet.) larket Specials, Moar Nf Men's Spring. fancy native byl J 10) Per Ib, Eure R RE goo te Underwear a 5 Ace ANADA A GHYT TON: ; eats SEY PO | "726 ies MEN'S FINE NATURAL MERINO'SHIRTS & DRA\ WEANADA TAM, ‘Well yas ane alibeds ie Fresh Made COUN Wiira ireth Made HAMB' ef BAK, 25 MEN'S RIBBED COTTON SHIRTS "AND DRAW 129 | sik trimmed and pearl buttons, Bee IGEO HAM = Armou’s daliiouh mil waar cured ei Fae ENS BALBRIGGAN AND SEA’ ISLAND seed tek rth a dere by th meroved ling 230 Hants pay MO NERS Apacer Giegel Cooper Store, Fourth Floor.) (Blenel Coopeg Store, Main Floor, ‘eat of Cxcellent Cigars Spectally Priced, Imported Cig rs. sede ba i MANUBL GARCIA eared & i ROBBER’ GARONA Perfect: Te oa pan Me da. 8. URI ie. AS Boy! the ho u5, GuEAr MEBRS 08 “100 for 0.75. G6 or 4. Bella Juanita, a tt Rothsch Id. Havana, Rothschild Columbi: ieee quality equ hl do, goods, 50 for 2.50. ae for 505 Espina, La F Porto Rican Cigars, Bavoy sine; best value ever of- Caballeros size; big value; fered; Mgh-grade ' a weapper’ Invinct- | Prime quality goods, 1-8. leas good; $8.15. | blers 109, “grad | than remular; 828 ese 50 for 95c. | 100 for 1 RSF i Porto Rican Brevas, The Se. kind; ten filler; | The 8 for lUc, size mild and pL pandamedes ‘18,00 thousa , i i MAIL, ORDERS (Siegel Cooper Store, Main Fi reth Made FRANKFURTERS, SCRAPPLE—Twining celebrated Philadelphia Farm Scrappley Superior quality’: goods | made; high grade; @3a, per_ 1,000. half regular price, SOLICITED, ast. 18th St.) han odd} Mooden eo ' an CARPENTER'S LEVELS, your voor B cholce of three sizes, ULES, a of 12 AUGER BIT 8—Ket 0 stencil put Uy eclal, ey CLARK'S ION BETS A Can be adjusted to cut fim . 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