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10 THE EVENING WORLD, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, r908; ; WOMAN RESCUES } AGED NEIGHBOR | WRAPPED IN FE Rushes Into aan Room and Uses Wrap to Put Out Flames. | ‘Alone in her apartments with her | lothing ablaze Mrs. Mary Vanhey, aged and feeble woman, would have perished to-day at M61 Brook ave- | nue, Bronx, but for the bravery and the timely intervention of her friend and neighbor, Mrs, Elizabeth Dunn. Mrs, Vanhey !s in the Lebanon Hos- pital in a very precarious condition, with her hair ahd eyebrows destroyed by the flames, and suffering from severe burns about the arms and body. The doctors entertain hopes for her re- covery. The old woman had been busy In the kitchen when the light wrapper she wore vecame ignited by contact with | the open grate of the range. The flames epread so rapidly that she was unable | to beat them out with her hands, and She screamed in fright. Mrs, Dunn, who occupies an adjoin- | ing flat, heard the cries and tried to] an SRR EC RE 3 SERRE RE SO CE od HORSEMEN DISCUSS RACING TO-NIGHT i ¥Anti-Racing Measures the Sub- ject at Republican Club Meeting. Witzhoff, With His 100 Wives, Easily Champion Progressive Marriage Maker for Rebenue Only Widows His Choice Because Their Insurance Money Is More Readily lable. FROM Ava Horsemen and others tnterested in racing wili meet to-night at the Re- publican Club, No. 101 West Forty-sec- . to discuss the anti-racing now before the Legislature. be an open meeting, and any one with the subject of the continuance of the sport as it fs now carried on heart nay attend. Amon; the 1 be ex-Asalstant Distriet- AMERICA. Stabbed by an Irate Father in Italy and Given Years Penal Servitude in England. FEED 7 Progressive marriage ¢ ived a death blow r Hynes, 4 @ most extensive and his time, was sentenced a gland, to seven years penal Bristol, servitude ‘The acknowledged husband of thirty- two certifies Witzhoft, t | Rel iabil ity te the delicate and important practice of Eye Examination is the keynote of our success. H A. W. BREWSTER, M. D. 11 veare Brooklyn Eye and Bar Hospital EDW. JOHNSON, M. D. Many years in privete pra MARCUM KENYON, M. D. & years rea tan Eve and Ear Hospital. | . LINDEROTH, M, D. Tate eet yn Eye and Kar Hospital, Crenaatiatisi end, nee records ‘vhe champion long time denied th ading in England as plain Hynes, admitted his identity with W! hoff before receiving sentence. His real name, however, {8 F ederick Schotze enter the apartment. The door was jocked, but the shrieks of the burning woman inside caused Mrs. Dunn to ap- prehend the danger of ‘her friend, and she hurled { against the panels and Durst eh. | Mis. Vanhey had fallen to the floor | and was enveloped in flames when Mrs. | Dunn reached Wrapping the heavy cape she wore around her f. Mrs. Dunn beat flames they were exting: Mrs. Vanhey was unconscious when Dr. with her to the hospital, MACEDONIAN BREAK SHOCK 10 EUROPE Singer hurried Eraminations Without Charge. Glasses Altcays at Moderate Prices 3 Ehrlihkdeons ESTABLISHED | 350 Sixth Avenue | has ecattered througho ae Europe and ‘America a wile for almost every year he has been on earth, Indeed, the pol of New York and London belleve that his Witzoff is exceedingly modest in mate of the and that the correct number nearer one ‘hundred than thirty-two. $4,000 From First Wife. | ‘There 1s no doubt that Witzhoft mar- red every woman he could. and. as soon ae he had rossessed himself of her property deserted her. According to Witzhoff's own admission, $4,000 he stole from his first wife, whom he mar- ried in Montreal in 1896, was the largest dower he ever received. ‘The period of his remarkable meatri- monfal activities cov dating from the f to the discovery of his es tn 1905. This would have given Witzhoff a year- Nearly 50 Years, 1274 Broadway Relow 224 Bt. | 101 Nassau St. Below say St. | 217 Broadway Near Ann 8t. 223 Sixth Avenue, near 15th St | DR: GEORGE'A WITZHOFF Astor House Block, Broadway, 34th to 35th St, at 6th Ave. Kaiser’s Action, Which May Lead to Trouble, Gives Turkey Another Chance. TANDON, Feb. 14—What ts practi- cally the break up of the European con- cert on the Macedonian question has come as a shack to the Chancelleries of the Continent and England, parttularly @s a quiet diplomatic season had been enticipated. The assent of Germany to the management of Moroccan affaire by France, the conclusion of agreements to maintain the status quo in the Medi- terranean and the opening of negotia- tions looking to treaeties that should ac- complish a similar purpose with regard 0 the North Sea, seemed to make the possiblity of differences arising among tne powers most remote, The conferences of the Ambassadors at Constantinople also appeared to be going on smoothly, wher. a bomb was thrown into camp by the announce- ment made by Baron Marschall Von Bieberstein, the German Ambassador, thet Germany would no longer act with the other Powers in insisting that Turkey consent to their demands. As to the cloud that hag arisen de- tween Russia and Austria-Hungary ever the projects for railroad exten- sions in Macedonia of the latter State. ht of Austria-Hungary to secur fon for the Novipazar railroad the justice of Germany sup- ig her ally are recognized in Eng- nd, but it {s contended that the pres- ent time {x inopportune for the raising | of this point. i It is now said that ing up of all these standings will EE TEENS REA SRTERSY ene rca S N ‘ond might lead to serious results, and which certainly will je Turkey to postpone the reforms f {oh the Ambassadors | have been w« ne | KNOCKED OUT, TRIES SUICIDE | Old Man, Crazed by Robber's Nar- cotic, Gashes His Throat. Gebhardt Gaugel, an old plano maker, was taken to Bellevue Hospital from his home, at No, 867 -.msterdam avenue, to- @ay, with half a dozen wounds m hi neck, which he inflicted with the Sdea of ee|f-Jestruction. will recover. Gauge! Kot knockout drops Ina saloon @ few months ago and was robled has since been frra senator eanse “The One G' the song hit of “The Top o' the World” mnsical comedy, now playing at the Broadway Casino, will be given in the Magazine Section of next Sunday's World. Edition limited. Order from newsdealer to-day. B. Altman & Cn. SPECIAL SALE OE SILK CREPE DE CHINE : COLORS, INCLUDING SOLD USUALLY FOR $1.25. 34th Street, Pummier & D gr ee He § TO-MORROW (SATURDAY), FEB. 15th, COMPRISING 6,000 YARDS IN A VARIETY OF EVENING SHADES AND BLACK, 23 INCHES WIDE. 2G Steet end Gh Aram, New Werk. | ly allowance of four wives had his tivities been evenly distrinuted; ecme years women with dowers but and confiding dispositions were scarcer than others Witzhoff preferred elude a trial and Hynes Stabbed by Girls Father. In E widowe to single/ women, because they were eurer to| have ready money from the first hus- band’s life insurance or busin | Witzhoff came to the United States in| 1861 and began the study of dentistry in Pilladelphia. ‘There, later, he was ar- rested for malpractice and placed under bonds of $5,000. Then he began the re- markable career of matrimony just ended, rope Meets Mrs. Parkhill. After deserting his first wife, whom | he merried in Montreal, Witzhoff, who travelled all over the United States in the pursuit of victims, became band of Mrs. Annie Otto Parl It was while he was at work in the West Forty-second street dental parlor that Mrs. Parichill met him. She had divorced her first husband, and with a little money was keeping a furnished room house at No, 116 Shermerhorn| street, Brooklyn, where she lived with her son Herbert | Borrowed $3,000 from Her. Mrs, Parkhill married “ANDREW, DAVEY Teas, Coffees and Fine’ Groceries sure of good qua lity, sure of full we Witzhoff borrowed $3,000 of his bride's father to start a i in Bridgeport. on Sept. 19, - 198, At the Lutheran Church, Eighth | thousands of re ae customers know this and depend pon i f The | a\enue and Fitty-seventh street, Man-| the principle that has b woe nee BRA din € Selections from Cinaa7 to ui | (ere Cia GD Gab cn thei nesiey od buyers in the market. We buy the highest st s at the lowest 3S Villa. 4c Home, || the chi edding “ch see ; 5 es ae : i OE tt prices—AND SELL THEM TO YOU AT T PRICES. | sO)AE Stacia | eee | denta lestabli Conn., These Specials Friday and Saturday at Alt Our Stores : ed where the at No. 26 South street — ———————== | In @ few weeks it developed th 3 | Witzhoff," under the name of “Dr. ) for C \ | George A, Muller," had married before | Randall, a pretty brunette, then Itving | Strictly fresh, new laid Eggs, just brought to this Ss market, DRY GOODS HOUSE z i at Cambridge. > He got 82,000 of Miss Randall's money and then deserted vr for Mrs. Parkhill. Through an enemy marriage to Miss home was invaded a deserted wife. In the snowatorm the travelled mis! pose him, pity made her revenge Took $15 From Boy's Bank. Two days Witzhoft appeared, rice. the best that can be bought an) 12c|. ara P. runes, ite se Corn set 7c Special Bargains in Men’s Goods| hae pr Fancy Maine st Large can Finest Jersey Pears S |reduced to .....-- Fancy Santa ¢ ( to the pound, spe POUNDS FOR... East Side and meaty MEN'S NEGLIGEE SHIRTS, Coat Style, in stripes, checks and neat effects, including Anderson's Scotch Madras; Cuffs attached and detached; all sizes; j 1.50 to 2.25 value. Special 1.15 MEN'S NATURAL WOOL SHIRTS AND DRAWERS; pure wool, regular and _ stouts (unshrinkable); value 2.25. Special.......+.-..... MEN'S SWEATER COATS, | Oxford. Special prices...-- 1.75, 3.00 and 5.00 NEW SHOWING REVERSIBLE FOUR-IN- HAND SCAKF; new shape; 14 colorings, nar- Sie later Dr. Ma Yonkers Stores row Stripe effect, Each.....++sesseeesses sees. 050 MEN’S MADRAS AND CHEVIOT PAJAMAS; white and colors; value 1.75. Special.... 1.00 of “09 ioe tete pture, I, STEIGERWALD PACKING CO. We Are Looking for Your Sunday Dinner Order. Greater and greater every week grows the crowd to buy our “Saturday Specials.’’ We owe an ap logy to our many patrons, as all our Fresh Hams were sold out at 7 P.M. We have cut up an extra lot of Jersey Pigs this week and trust our supply will hold out to satisfy all orders. Best zoods--at a saying of twenty to thirty percent. Hand deliveries securely packed, so you have no trouble in transportation. Saturday Special Report. Fresh Hams, cut from Jersey Pigs, per Ib Sugar Cured Smoked Hams, per Ib.. Small Young Hen Turkeys, per Ib Choice Maryland Geese, per Ib. O’er many a restaurant and hotel There hangs a magic spell; That is, o’er every one that has A Chef who can cook well. 10c llc 19¢ loc And so proprietors should read World “Wants” For without delay “magic spells” Chuck Steaks, cut from prime native cattle, per Ib. Legs of Canada Mutton, per Ib y after day. Choice Cuts Prime Rib Roast Beef, first cut, per ib. 15¢ Choice Cuts Prime Rib Roast Beef, second cut, per Ib. 14c AT 68c, PER YARD Special Prices Given to Steamships, Yachts, Hotels, Institutions and Restaurants, 223 FIRST AYE, ut. 13TH & 14TH STS, ‘Read World “Situation Wants” for competent Office and Household help. | Stern Brothers — To-morrow, Saturday Misses’ Waists = (14, 16 & 18 Years) $1.98 © of Allover Embroidery, at “ Embroidered Linen, “ 2.95 “ Taffeta Silk, in black or white, “3.95 “ Messaline Silk, in light blue orwhite, “ 4.95 (SECOND FLOOR) Boys’ and Girls’ Shoes BUTTON AND LACE SHOES IN TAN AND BLACK RUSSIA CALF, WHITE CANVAS AND BUCKSKIN, PATENT LEATHER AND VICI KID. Special Sale of Boys’ Calf Lace Shoes, Welted Soles Sizes9to133%4, at $1.75 Sizes 1 to6, $2.25 (SECOND FLOOR, ANNEX) at Plisses’ and Girls’ Apparel Exceptional! Offerings Misses? Suits, of plain broadcloth, also rich stripe effects, In navy, * "x smoke, olive, brown, red and copenhagen, semi- fitted coat, full pleated skirt with fold,14& toyrs, $11.95, 15.93 Value $20.00 and 25.00 Misses’ Skirts, of blue, brown and black Panama, also fancy vary and dark gray checks and stripe material, pleated model with fold, 3.50 Value $6.50 to 10.50 Girls’ Full Length Coats, of good quality navy blue cheviot, lined throughout with red flannel, 6to 14 yrs, Value $10,00, 5.95 ? Girls’ Wool Dresses, an assortment of fancy plaids, mixtures and 3.95 plain Panama cloths, low or high neck models, 6 to 14 yrs, Value $6.50 to 10.00 ae ———————————————————————— Boys’ & Children’s Clothing Advance Spring Styles. Attractively Priced NORFOLK, DERBY, DOUBLE-BREASTED, SAILOR AND RUSSIAN SUITS FOR SCHOOL AND DRESS WEAR, WASHABLE SUITS, TOP COATS AND REEFERS, HATS AND FURNISHINGS. Special Values, To-morrow Boys’ Norfolk and Double-breasted Suits, with extra pair of knickerbocker trousers, in fancy cheviots and blue serges, 6.75 Boys’ Sailor Suits, fancy cheviots and blue serges, 6 to 11 yrs, 4.95 Boys’ Washable Sailor and Russian Suits, white and fancy materials, Sailors, 6 to 10 yrs.,; Russian 242 to 7 yrs, 1.85 Usually $2.25 to $3.00 A large purchase of Women’s and Men's Silk and Lisle Thread Hosiery At Unusually Low Prices Women’s Lisle Thread Hose, plain black mer- cerized with silk lustre & new tan shades, Pair Women’s Black Gauze Lisle Thread Hose, with self clocks or extra fine and Sheer Ingrain Lisle with double soles, Pair 31C Half Doz. Women’s Pure Thread Black Silk Hose, extra quality with garter tops and double ¢ Soles or with fast black cotton soles, Pair OSC Three Prs. 2.75 Women’s Pure Thread Black Silk Hose, handsomely 25c Halt Dor. $1.40 1.75 % embroidered in floral effects and fancy designs, Value $2.50, 1.25 Men's Half Hose, of Mercerized Lisle with silk lustre in black and colors, also fancy lisle in Nereicals plain or wih unbleichel double sles, Pair 230 Half Dow. 1,35 West Twenty-third, Street) Lord & Taylor Shoes Juvenile Dept. Sturdy Shoes for Boys &3 Girls Girls’ Black Russia Calfskin Button and Lace 6 to 8 8% to 11 11% to2 2% to6 $1.25 $1.50 $1.75 $2.25 Boys’ Calf Lace Shoes 1to 6, at $2.25 Boys’ Orl Grain Storm Boots broken sizes; value $5.00 at $2.25 Broadway & 20th St.; 5th Ave.; roth St. Are You Going SS ee To the Dance? Jolly receptions are held frequently at many of the Dancing ‘Academies advertised in this morning’s World.

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