The evening world. Newspaper, May 5, 1908, Page 8

Rt Sia aaa ij H » WRITTEN BY GIRL Says the Threatening Messages MAILED BY SCHOOL BOYS “Gang” Frightened Many Per-, fhe Long Island Black Hand Byndt- | ate has been unearthed. and merchants who have for months been living in terror of having | y ‘a bomb tucked under the breakfast table or the cash register, or their chil- @ren kidnapped, will rest easy to-night, for the police have discovered the mem- | _ @ BLACK HAND'S teen enetii tne BKRYVYEN e was | h her her home, and J touna ner at an exciti session, w ‘sho! Tents were witnesse “It w-w-Was ju-ju-just a j-j-joke, wept the girl, and then told the story of how she and some of the other girls and boys carried on the one-sided respondence. and the boys mailed them “They he «iri wrote the letters took them to Flushi LETTERS WERE appealed letters to They say they mailing them for tor ly a few of th lotters. For all I know § | may have fallen for be bunches of $50 han’ round loose in windy lot TWINS BORK NA FLING ANEULANCE Were Intended as a Joke, sons, but Members Have Promised to Qui Policemen Into Service as Ni rses. Housewives some the {ceman. ana waits for Morris Gornfield ery on a Morris has and the members bers of “the gang,’ work: ‘‘Maybe it shall be a boy and} bave promised not to do tt any more. |), eaiee | Peaceful dairymen, green grocers! mere was lght in the Gorn- truck farmérs, and even prominent geiq rooms in the rear of the tenement citizens of Corona, Elmhurst, Newtown, Maspeth and vicinity have read of the wicked Black H. at No, 1% Orchard street to-day. ‘The sun was shining. Mrs. Gornfield sat at ds in Manhattan who the window and prayed to the sun to blew up and ettoed their wealthy «iiake a heat’ go the ice business countrymen when the countrymen \ouiq poom. wouldn't give up, but they felt quite “Giogenjy the other tenants of the secure in their snug Long Island homes | you. were startied by a ory. They and didn't dream that the blackmailers would try any such financial methods ‘Therefore, when a few months aco found Mrs. Gornfield on the floor. Dr. Ross Arthur came from Gouverneur Hospi Policemen Leale and Greene them. The First Threats. James Malloy. a dairyman of Court street, Past Elmhurst, tremblingly ex- ” hibited a letter to Capt. Gardiner, of and Greene, who are heavy- the Newtown Precinct, in wich the e rear like writer threatened to kidnap young Mal- loy lot a compiaint from Mrs, Elsie Pettit was told that her house would be dis- sere came if $500 wasn't placed in a vacant designated, and this was followed by who cried Dr. | usting out a white bundle. | t's a kid" exclaimed Beale, and he | tributed over the landscape with the pestled the squeailng > ze in one aid of a bomb, the whole section|@rm and took a firmer hold on the was convinced that it was in danger of "78! bate te : sudden demolition and the p 2 URC Wasbry EEE: UT begged to bring th ackir ‘ TOROS, ace Ha, take this,” cried Dr, Arthur ter effect than At e extended hand of was ever devised, ished Greene he put a second | rona, Bknhurst and after du patrolmen kept suspicious charact ckage inclosing the twin. | women and ohildren in the nar-| row streets stood and gazed after the aight of Swinging te and | que: a on the streets avery stranger found after dar) All the threatening letters were . mailed from Flus! wri ten in the same pencerian style o manship, and * after days of study the missives ved and heard that Capt. Gardiner suddenly suspected Srertived.) bi that the sloping characters were not Ropes unlike those he tn a headache copy books. | This nok auch pds- i seeston. of him ae Ore Schroeder he v1 se : DR. FANINGTON LEAD. schools “By jing. denly _yesterd the detective wer: of books in the He. an and the writing “and examined comparing the 5.—Dr. Jose; ree years old M after hours scores of copy books, letters. Traces Letters to Girl aH oy he cried sud- ashe and copyhonk held a ble to survive was Sent on to In {t was the Cont the in the letters. rincinal developed Whether it is a glass ration, a Medicine, a Dru Rawr quality. [tals ment this thought perfume, it is no extol its superio: of thought have | duce it only wher similar article. said « ent visitor to : Rincr's 4th Sc, C “There's no doubt Drug Store, 13 anc overstated it. Pyotr est Drug Stor A food and tonic | weak and convale i 1 Tin Ren eaneaare acca ag Tt ont skin Line { } look young, vin rh Riker’s 1 Bo : Violet Cerate noid —the skin fo nd eae alice ine 50e Post paid, mriments, Sixth Aw, & sD RiKER's DRuG STORES Surgeon Impresses Two Big) LIVES LOST AS TORNADO SWEEPS ST. LOUIS SECTION City and Towns Nearby Suffer and Three Trainmen Drown in Storm Wrec LOUIS, May A thunder storm sev 8T. Ai ie accompanied by isual wind of almost tornado velocity, swept over this vicinity early to-day, doing much and indie causing loss 0 A br ” nd Nash- ville Railroad, Ill, was washed out and caused the wreck of a frieght train. The eng and a brakeman were caught under the engine owned train was | and hoenlaub | mass in Creek was swollen into a tor | rent The village of ont, Ih, wa flooded and many persons were forced to take refuge on im; ds east of Eas' e area of low lan s, Ill, and « of territory, is under water. a town of 1,000 inhab- a miniature tor- ant nado houses we and many unrooted. Telephone and telegraph wires are down and there {is no communication with the piace. Traffic is 1 on electrtc lines running to various points east and north of East St. puis; ll, because water. ‘The first floors of es in the American Bottoms are and farmers are utilizing rafts seue work. It is be- ye stock will aggre- Louis id blew down sign boards, broke in many «tore ‘and and Sev ning busy responding to alar ties are reported. ed MYSTIC SHRINERS’ NIGHT. 5,000 Men of the Order to See Ruffalo Dill's Wild West Show. Bet resp! n the attire of the order, fez and wea Tate at Show. the lower 2” and other innovations the redmen of the slow r, conductor * seen 4,00 and 5,000 Mystic Shriners, | 2 where you need it of a &0 |Shoe Makers Clearing a ING WOKLD, buesSsDAY. mAY 5, 1908. 2PM. SISTEROF FE Cf AUDITORIUM CONCERTS 10.30 A.M.—ORGAN AND ANGELES R Miss Virgints Witsoe, A Mr. Freprrick Wer / MITA Manqutsen, Wiolinis ny Baritone. FOUND DEA) WN Open Door Down the Elevator Shaft. } al Willoughby Sister Rose, an aced relicieu had been connected with the 1 | School of the Cony | Sisters of Mercy at No. 273 avenue, found shaft inthe base: day, Some time ‘ook years, w. f if dead A mahc two swell tending sick childr i vent heard n in the darknes: uM the nature of | | ered certain moment crete floor until the end In the w that A m ford fin derful v rid the na was Anna Bowe land sixty years | York at the a later she w For two s }to alleviate human The elevator in t the sisters and have been equipped w device. Pressure on # |the car to des any To reduce by m fs nothing but tortur! | mortification to the | simpler to ‘charm’ }I don't mean by * but throwsh home rece j ounce Fiutd E 13% ounces Syrup Sit ft away. Of cour incantations the 0° use of this lean obtain at any d sum and mix at hem ter meals and at bedtis Viterg charms the fat away. Tak it harmlesely, Man. nich as a pound a day. Isn't that “charming” off the and p what you ple withou 800 famous LA FRANCE Shoes saleswomen, Kid, with flexible for nurses, teachers, Vie French rubber heels; sizes 2 E and to 8, Wor} widths B to 1 $3.00, for. Women’s Tan Calf Is Your Size 3, 3': or 4 in A, B or C Widiii? | The La France 4 and ‘5 a | New Spring Styie Made in bright or dull leathers by Ame SHOES are weil SC i) ; and splendid workmanship by every womat who is particular of her footdress, Your choice, 4 a | Ge» AVE & 84ST, AT DOWNTOWN "L’ | and Brown Vici Shocs, Ited extension soles, Cuban | lace or button r | 95 sizes 2% to 8 ilagad neta e wo temcreeree ext 8 Pairs rimmei! rughter , &c. Made extension few in che of inse trimmed ith | # 4 moderu aight two large and two small drawers; nt oval mirror; polished finish. $120 Chiffonier at $60 A chiffonier of Colonial design in mahogany; | ~ote— ions rang: irom about a third tofeariy half, materiais in Tailored Suits jor girls of 14 to 18 years, own: {ancy striped and checked suitings in various shades, and plain gray worstede. include plain semi-fitted jackets, with plaited skiris, trimmed with bias folds rts, and especially a fine group of slightly fitted models that are very testefu here in a hurry to-morrow—$8.50 and $10 a Suit. ogany fron and an oval French plate mirror. struction and finish $200 Chiffonier at $i00 A large, massive and richly carved chiffonier | ny, after the Colonial in design; large | ; five large and three stnall drawers $125 Sideboard at $62.50 dern English ; antique brass hardware. alue and unique in style. $80 Serving Table at $40 | E uction and Stratford finish. $18 their tempting bargains, Women’s Underwear Corset Cover: of cambdr r § | A A : s simp five long drawers; French plate mirror, and the | i yest. workmanship. Charm the Fat Aw Siath, Seventh and Bighth floors, New Building, | Nightgowns ng front bureau with shaped and t drawers; top Fine con- con; in Strat- | | { oak sideboard | Of won- | A nglish oak serving table; ane | | Bureau at $12 bureau; veneered mahog- up- side The May WHITE SALE Crowds the Economy Basement The splendid lower-priced garments in the May White Sale fill table after table in the Meonomy There are also special counters right at the Subway entrance in the New Building. these tine olierings—the best that uny White Sale has produced ior years--are printed here—also of Household Linens: nt-fitting; t 26¢—0. iRerth on | The—( wbrte; V neck, wit At B8e—0f carr Petticoats Dress : Nest At 50e—0) jored poks tlon, pla sof ¥ skir 3.5 Princess Overwaist DRESSES at $3.25 two cor stoned bards; perca- te ery-trimmed, with pretty tle; ka-dots awn ruffle nang cage. Petticoats uff: with The -Followiig Are \iccnesday’s Girls’ $12.50 to $17.50 Tailored Suits, $8.50 and $10 come in, charm- The. ‘The waist has pointed yoke ed over shoulders with in- ve. Fitted girdle of inser- with flounce and two Three-quarter length sleeves, 0 Each, hundred, made of figured An import inlaid fine board of en and fit ‘id at so other piece to match it $65 Sideboard at $50 quartered A man’s mah doors; eight Broadway, Fourth Avenue, Eighth to Tenth Street Another Stirring List of Reductions In the Spring FURNITURE SALE Never was more timely good merchandise news printed. this wholesale reduction of prices on every piece o! Bedroom and Dining-room Furniture in our stocks, | oO matter what style of furniture you desire—whether you want simpie and inexpensive sorts for the Summer cottage, or the most elegant examples of classic furniture for your all-year-round home, you will find it here at reduced prices, and in the same wide and satisfying variety for which Wanamaker stocks are famous, ture; much of it has come on our floors within the last few weeks, we are able to present such an offering as this at the beginning of May. Summer turnishing to do can afford to miss this opportunity, $36 Bureau at $25 $21 Extension Table at $15 | An oak extension table of good quality and two large drawers finish; 45-inch round top; 6 feet long when ex- vended; square pillar with shaped legs. $435 Sideboard at $15U ed English sideboard after Shera- utinwood bands; fine design rarely vias only the English know how il a price because we have no t design and finish, $14.50 Bureau at $9.50 A mahogany finished bureau in neat design and good size; two large and two small drawers and an oval mirror. $185 Chiftonier at $100 y wardrobe-chiffon ing trays and two closets in- two drawers outside. this most modern article for men. $32 China Cabinet at $25 A Mission china cabinet in weathered oak; | long brass hinges; a bit of leaded glass in the| fine design of Dutch marquetry; large French doors; an attractive style { striped ging- y ! Combination Garm Chemises ents rst—that the values of these suits are their acfval farmer prices in our fine Spring stock, Second, that - And, third, that the collection includes a splendid variety of styles Women’s Lingerie Dresses, $3.50 Light airy dresses for hot Summer days, remarkably low price. 1d cool, from the maker, in princess style, made of fine lawn, in pink and lavender, mostly figured, a j 2,50) Valrs Women’s j fold Tan Russ.c CalfOxford Ties # Union Linen Overwaist 4 lot made to retail 50. Short y Py DRESSES at $3.75 luchers, high heels, exten- y H Yhe last lot of these very attractive } les, ribbon lace. very 50 esses went in a jiffy. More ready for to- } avess\ S214 t08:4 pa e " morrow—made in princess style, with clus- i i ter plaits and band of embroidery In front } 5 = : A i and 0} shoulders, Short scalloped em- |; Women’s Tan Calfskin jy 3 Hf iiaered sleeves. Blas fold on skirt. Col- y fs 5 j yrs, pink, blue, white and lavender. One of | ps | the best offerings of the season at $3.75. ener | || $1.25 Shower-Proof Foulard Silks, 55c Yd. i} Regular $1.25 All-silk Twilled Foulards, all in this season's pat- | and an a rement of good colors, including black, blues, brown i — pa nd reseda—all perfect, 24 in. wide, at 55¢ yd. A notable silk bargain, Golden Srown Uxfords fer Mis.es and Chiidren. to 8, 834 to 11 and 11% to 2 | FUR STORAGE Best in the World Orders by Mail or Velephone Right at the start of the Summer furnishing season comes This means that It is all new and perfect furni- It is owing to recent business conditions alone that No housekeeper and no hotel man who has Here are a few of the special offerings: $110 Cellarette at $85 Richly carved oak Cellarette in dark brown; has a lot of conveniences; a striking piece for he den or smoking room $18 Chiftonier at $12.50 Mahogany finish; flve long drawers, upright oval mirror, full swell front, $18 Bureau at $13.50 | Golden oak Bureau of plain design; two large | and two-smail drawers; oval nytror; good con- struction and finish $4 Serving Table at $20 | Mahogany Serving Table, design; fine construction and finish $575 Dining-roum Suite, $287.50 Sideboard, China Cabinet and Serving Table, of such excellence of design and finish that it must be seen to be appreciated $90 Chitionier at $50 Richly moulded and carved Chiffonier mahogany; oval plate mirror. $205 Bureau at $150 Mahogany Bureau of large size, in a fine Colonial design; completely overlaid with a golden oak side- | i Colonial two A fine example of 2 plate mirror; high * polished ‘asement with Details of Pettis stitcaed ett, ack Towels, all-linen; © each ruf- on Turkis avier; regu! st Napkins. 100 a Qixto in Babies’ D. i; Sizes 2 to 4 years, ta’ Waist and Russian art oxee Sin, at 81.80 each, Shirt-Waists Wi.e Jan or omadras, or i ade style, or panels of embroid- t of ince insertion open front or back; Entrance, Basement, Otterings—Not on Sale Today Fabrics are Panama cloths and serges, in black, blue and short jaunty jackets elaborately braided, w! trimmed. A collection that will bring mothea eattacte $5 to $8 TRIMMED HATS at $3 and $4 Fifty at each price—eall becoming!y and attractiv. flowers and ribbons, on a varlety of shapes. Many eLieniaies taht signs of having been handled—but a saving of $2 to $4 on a hat 44 Hy more than make up for the few minutes’ work necessary to fix ae up.” $3 and $4 each. ony 25c Lisle Thread Gloves at 18c a Pair Two-elasp Summer Glov: excellent quality, In black and white. | Handkerchief Hints For WOMEN—At 12 4c, 1egularly c—O! colored Irish linen, as- sorted patterns of over-plaids, colored borders. Also some white i{ne Initial Handkerchiefs, with narrow hems, at 10c each, ‘a For MEN—At 123c, regularly 25c—French silk-fintehed Novelties, usually sold for 26¢. Also white Initial Linen Handkeronvete full size, %4-inch hems, at 15c each—20c. quality. Q A FR = Women’s 25c and 50c Vests at 15c and 28c At 15c each —Of white ribbed i.sle thread, low neck, si lor trimmed. Seconds of 25c. grades. esnrace yelong: Diath At 28c each—Of lisle thread or open-mesh cotton, high neck, long sleeves. “Seconds.” 5c and 8c WASH LACES, 3c Yard Several ‘housand yards of Torchon and Point de Paris Insertions lean-up of lots formerly 5c and 8c a yard, now at this vow price of 3c a yard. and Edges ridiculously Axminster Rugs Under-Price Here is a fine group of the well-known and desirable Axminster | grade of rugs in two sizes, both materially less than their values: 9x12 ft., regularly $25,at $18, 4 ft. Gin. x 12 ft. regularly $10, at $6, ‘Also other rugs in the s*~~ sizes In other qualities—fitty In all” Sunday World Wants Work ‘onday Morning Wonders