The evening world. Newspaper, February 28, 1908, Page 18

ATHLETES WILL QUIT GUARD IF | HILLMAN GOES; Champion Hurdler Ordered to Give Up Athletics or Re- sign His Commission. IS TOO UNDIGNIFIED.| That Is View of Lieut.-Col. Thurston, Whose Medals Are Not Recorded. On the assumption that ff it ts undis- nified for an officer of the National Guard in this State to participate tn amateur athletic performances, that ft 43 equally undignitied for men in the Kt muscle and to-day the ranks ranks to show t fs sai endurance, it of the State mi will be depleted of athlotes folloy the order issued to world’s champlon self Lieut fach of the s me m, and b of soldie of sirife. eded in a is ) foretzn to him, and there of other mei fm his own rej t and in the other regiments who abstain from dissipa tion, who tr muscles and sve thelr morais a that they. too, what Hillman the edict has cone ing is not in keeping with the dignity of the National Guard of the State of @ew York, and Lieut. Hillman must @ither sesk an easy chair and become slow of movement and slower of per- caption or else surrender his shoulder straps and be classed as a mere civilian, who 1s undignified enough to be an athlete. The ultimatum was delivered to Licut. Hillman by Lieut.-Col. Nathantel B. Thurston. N. G. N. ¥., a member of the staff of Major-Gen. Roe. Lieut.- Col. Thurston says: “I think it is very undisnified for a commssioned officer to continue in ath- | Jetics.” Other Officers with Thurston. Lieut. Hillman ts known as the most Popular athlete in the National Guard in this city. He {s addressed by the rank and file as ‘Harr: It is under- stood that this display of friendliness 4g taken by his superiors as an affront to the dignity of a commissioned officer. Several commanders of the National Guard, whose spokesman Lieut. Thurston ig credited with being, are known popularity rth. Such train- It he havng von his commission by proving himself @ good soldier. In presence of his company, to hold the opinion that the|, dillman was order: no reply. ss the matter, b doubt as to his decision, on Wednesday as a con letic games held in Troy mounced that he positively ¥ in events on Saturday and nights, Champions In Guard. Practically etic cha bers of the those who en! will follow Hi present controversy are ar Monday and William Berker, Harry Se Charles Bacon, of the Twenty-third Regiment; Melvin Sheppard, James Sul- llvan, Dan" H, P. Odell and Daniel Fra the Regiment; Paul Plgrim, of the Thirteenth Re in 1s captain of the Iri arvey . Riley, Of last year's Olympic team, Lieut. Hillman was also a membe: ‘When Col, Austin of the Thirteenth Regimont was asked for a statement Jest night he referred the reporter to Major Turpin, who ‘a {n charge of ath- lotion, He sald: Yes, I know Ltout. Hillman was re- quested to quit athie Betora the {napection Tuesday night I had e« talk with Col, Thurston and we threshed out the whole case, No Ultimatum, He Bays, "I was of 2 the good of > {ts ofMoers compete Col, Thuraton differed with me gard to Hillman, in ree and mine were #! fact, there are Tegiments throughout the yute tn some sport. mujority are events, ° to events, | ho I stated that I had) Hiliman na a peatges theses i at Mundi ltieg for an often te | Champion Hurdler Who Must |\Quit Athletics | BARRY iL BIrLMAR TR or N. G. S. N. Y. = SMOKE STIFLES FIREMEN AT BLAZE Fire in Basement of Fur House | Gives Langford’s Men Hard Fight. tarting in the basement of the tory office building, extending fo, 2&2 to No, 2 West Twenty- first street, to-day sent forth such yol- umes of smoke that firemen had diM- oulty in getting the blaze under control, ‘The first floor of tae building is oocu- pied by Joseph Steiner & Bros,, furs. In the cellar are a nomber of vate in which raw furs are kept The fire started among these, and by the time the engines came the streets in the neighborhood were heavy with smoke. Firemen under Deputy Chief Lang- ellar, but when they were forced to re- Chief then ordered ater into the } hour before the The loss !s 200 MEN ENTOMBED IN MEXICAN MINE Feared Many Are Dead or Burned by Explosion of Gas at Rosita. AN ANTONIO, Tex., Fed. %8.—A spe- cial to the Express from Sabinas, Coa- hula, Mexico, says: “At 6 o'clock yesterday morning there was an explosion of gas in mine No. 3, Jot the Cia Carbon de Sabinas mines, at | Rosita. “There are about two hundred men working in the mine and up to 7.80) A, in the mine. It fs bs ‘A special train left here wi ‘ors."” Oo ANOTHER POPULAR SONG. The ballad bjt of the Sam Bernard show, ‘Nearly @ Hero,” now appearing | at the Broadway Casino, is entitled “What Makes the World Gu Round. si it is by | Van Alstyne and Williams, the well. ere ong writers, and will be given, words and mualo comple! ‘ine Section of next SU" in the Mnaga- AY'S WORTD, 23rd Street MEN’S HABERDASHERY. A large and JAMES McCREERY & GO. 34th Street In Both Stores, complete stock of new Shirts, Neckwear and Gloves, The latest novelties in Neckwear. Made of English, Silks, French and Domestic 1.00, 1.50, 2.00 and 2.50 zoo dozen, all silk, English Knitted Four-in-hand Scarfs, cross stripes, Plain colors and 2.50 Shirts of Imported Madras and Per- cale, designs, Latest New combination of colors and models, custom finish. 1.50, 2.00 and 2,50 | On Saturday, February the agth. Sale of 675 dozen Four-in-hand Scarfs, Knitted fibre, plain Popling anc fancy striped and figured Silks, The leading Spring shades and patterns, s50c a5o dozen, English Tan Cape Walk- | ing Gloves, 23rd Street, Regular er short fingers. 1,00 per pair 34th Street. | The struc’ ANOTHER SONG HIT WITH NEXT SUNDAY’S WORLD. a Haro, Nea pan Van Alstyne and Willlams, Warda and music of this popy Be flow at the new song hit tard's New Musical Farce, ne ailasion of Jerome ti, Remibh @ Co, publishers, TWO INJURED BY JUMPING FRON BLAZING HOME Five Others, Overcome at a Blaze in Brooklyn Tene- Rescued. ment, Two Jumped from windows and were; | bad: | overc: hurt and an entire family was by oke and had to be car- ried down the fir No. 833 Fulton street, to-day The cause of the fire No, 833 apes in Brooklyn, early {9 unknown, F tenement, the first floor the family of Edwin M. is a three-s' occupied by Zephipen, the seoond by Walter Gor- don and the third by William Shister, all negroes. Shortly before the firemen arrived Henry Wallace, thirty- old, a fire at/ iton street | ce! ver: | were fou on the | |ITHE EVENING WORLD.IFRIDAY, FESP.UARY 25, The a $1,000. hie OS GEORGE GOULD, THEY DAI road aterib comm: ments iureeu ortnern Toad (Gould La boarded n the Shister family, | 1 from a third story window Into | eet, A few minutes Inter George a n years old, !caped from indow, Hoth were were taken to the ospital members of the Shister famtly, Mr. and Mrs, Wiillam three children, Gertie, and Frank, seven, from the smoke third floor and were carried to | by Private John Murray, of Hook adder Company No. 60. The dam- the building 1s estimated at about For Saturday’s Anmivelsary Specials to present several unusually attractive bar- pains in the Garment sections. To-morrow is Feb. -h—THE EXTRA LEAP- P-YEAR DAY- Y—when the bold= and most daring proposals may be expected. glance at this advertisement will impress you wit y tne fact that _ never have you seen such remarkabl SAY, IS WRONG, ALAS, Feb. 28—The Texas Rafl- Commission deny the statement 0 G re Goud tha hi De ty Cat) ered Wee : low pr rices on New, Stylish, Advance Spring A that would cost £200,000 or more [rare], We propose to dress you faultlessly, fashionably and at Uae dueThan Gruac ystein) inte me ich will “save you a han idsome sum, Try ‘us! hands of q receiv signer Colt ee EP tne Mompany missioner Col z pase. Ratlrond = EEE Soda Fountate Diaure for the re- STORE Sp tal rs earning when fon . stated that ship; the blame ts of the road. The International ts * twice as much now as tt did ft wus In the hands of @ revelver Th apany evid danger the “Vige-Proaident of the @ Pacific Rallway (Gould the rumor a a receiversiip for h Paral ae NEW ORS Y FASTEST CROMING) MyLady Charlotte Tooking ¢ JAMES McGREERY & G0. 23rd Street On Saturday, February the 2th. MILLINERY DEPT’S, 1n Both Stores, An unusual selection of Trimmed Hats for early Spring wear, including a variety of models made of braid. At- tractively trimmed with flowers, wings, etc, BOYS’ Suits. fabrics, years, A varied stock of Spring Goods, consisting of Straw, Cloth and Wash- able Hats; Reefers and Top Coats. Russian and Sailor Suits for small CLOTHING, I Both Stores. 150 Double-Breasted and Norfolk Made of strong, durable all-wool Brown and grey. Sizes 8 to 16 boys, 234 to 8 years, CHILDREN’S SUIT DEPT’S. 1n Both Stores, Spring Suits, made of striped her- ringbone Worsted. Plaited skirt with and $5 each. Imported Reps, fancy ongandies and deep fold, Coat lined with satin, Size Persian lawns, Dutch neck of embroidery; plaited waist, butt: y effect, with panels of em- ener reso broidery back and front, fancy stripes of linen—or 34th Street On Sale from 9 A, M. to 1 P. M. Only Stunning Advance Spring Style—A $10 Value at Half Price for 4 Hours Only. In a new Prince Chap model, made from a vast assortment of very choice and desirable Special Saturday All- Day Sale of Princess Evening Dresses A lovely, cleverly made evening dress—very inexpen- sively priced. Spring suttings in light and THEY'RE MADD of the finest - silk-finished Batiste—exactty Iie dark patterns. Jackets are 9.50 jilustration, with round yoke of double breasted, LINED value 15.00 7 THROUGHOUT with guaran- teed satin. Skirts cut in the new style, finished with one wide fold near the bottom, Great Half Price Sale| Important 4-Hour Sale of Men’s cuits & (no altera- Overcoats tions), at.. Grand cleirance of every winter gar- ment in our stock —worth in every instance at least $10—choice at Jnedailions—a large bert! shoulder giving it a puttarily faring str! 5.00 a Manufacturer’s New Sample Line of Girls Dresses If sold under ordinary circumstances they'd bring $4 high neck style, entire yoke of embroidery, finished White Russian Guimpe or Jumper with lace, full ntha of lage Dresses. Made of Poplin, Linen or lineal netioriad Madras, Size 6 to 14 yrs, 2.75 to 6.00 Ste Uae Guimpe or Jumper Dresses, of from 9 A. M. to 4 P.M. e Chambray or Gingham. Sizes 6 to 14 ait onl yaa : This Dress 62.00. years, 2.00 Powerful 4-Hour Bargain Sale of For 4 Hours To-Morrow MISSES’ SUIT DEPT’S, Ju Both Stores, Panama Cloth Suits, skirt with deep fold. Semi-fitting, fly lined with Collar and cuffs finished with taffeta and front coat, We Shall Offer Sample White Lawn Waists at a reduced price you'll gladt Pay. They're excellently nage nicturing all the newest pattern New gored Boys’ Three-Quarter Reefers A $3 Value at $1.98 | On Sale Saturday from ) 4 rousing special purchase and sale—an extra- 9 A. M. to 1 P. M. Only lent Cov. erts; also eon Red ordinarily fine value, NEW Saag REEFERS tian cloth; sizes 3 to 10 years ‘On sale taffeta silk, braid, Blue and black. Sizes 14 and from 9 s M effects for Spring styles. On sale Oo 16 years. 14.50 ay to- bere 1. from 9 A. M. to th nnsgis aes Panama Cloth and Voile Skirts. Si Sapa j fre “auatity Various models, inches, Checked Lawn Princess Dresses, Tucked skirt and waist trimmed with insertion, Sizes 14 and 16 years. 7,50 JAMES McGREERY & 60, 23rd Street sino Theatre, with ch be given in the Magazine rus singing, fan at Length 36 to 39 “What Makes the World Go Rou: mat SUNBDAY'S WORLD. tye ni¢e Lawn, full blouse, trimmed with fine embroidery; oth- ha? Saturday’s Great All- Day «ale of Boys’ Two Pair Suits” of Pants Bao aes will be surprised at hel high- 4.50 at $2.59. ota of, of In’ wines 7 to 16; doutie breanteds with belt; one pair each of knicker and straight pante; taped a throughout; roomy and well OUTFIT dav_fy-mosrow_at made: all 34th Street Special for Saturday Only Telescope Couches 6“ For Women and Misses — the best— and from $1 to $1.50 cheaperthanany other make of equal quality, every alze PPERS AND Offer Includes two distinct couches Hike cut, two mattresses and bolsters} steel framo, bronze fin- it under,normal conditions 4, 98 0; to-morrow at, ed: good National Windowphanie springs; sold regularly Bvery style - PUMPS, SI OXPORDS ld, tan, 4 kulden brown colo: Lqual om that's made our tntn- 0 prloe— Must: by pers