The evening world. Newspaper, May 20, 1908, Page 10

oie ee pe ‘ THE EVENING WORLD, WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1908. ‘FATT CHE SIL: SILL FREE BUT VERY WILLING “vm Afraid No One Will Have Me” Dainty Prima Donna Wails. tei Scheff, a charming vision in pailed to-day on the Adriatic for her summer vacation abroad. She fwore a tight-fitting tailor-made gown of brown that set off to great advan- tage her petite and graceful figure, a brown feather boa, a brown turban, wn de shoes and brown silk ‘The dainty Httle prima donna seemed fn excellent spirits and said that her health has greatly improved since the warm weather set in. wes a hard struggle to fill all my ts this summer,” she said, “Because I suffered almost constantly. Nevertheless, I lost only one day yagh my illness, and I expect that summer's rest will give me back my strength and nerve. I will return er early and go up to the moun- to work on a new play that Vic- tor Herbert has written for me.” ‘A reporter asked the vision in brown {f,ahe contemplated marriage again, as ghe was now free of the marital bonds that made her the Baroness von 4 She laughed, and replied: no, I am not engaged yet. I would like to be, you know, but I am @fraid no one will have me.” Then be- serious she added: “Now, I don’t want you to think that I feel un- Kindly or harshly toward the baron. I will always hold tender memories of and be interested in his welfare, I am ure his attitude toward mo rr} .. We Buropeans feel differ- ‘ently in such matters. When we find that we are incompatible and realize that we have made a mistake in marry- part good eee. HIGHWAYMAN GETS ttenoude Feels Effect of Judge’s Rule to Inflict * |from the skylight, and was met by a 20 YEARS IN PRISON : fire was put out bi he street FIREBUG AGH THES TOBLRN UP DQUBLE-OECKER For Ninth Time Swings Fire Ball From Skylight to Oil Svaked Stairway. nm he scuttles pened. The to arrange a ¥ ee MRS. LAURINDA WHITNEY, MOTHER OF NOTED MEN, DEAD BBOSTON, May %.—Mrs. Laurinda Collins Whitney, mother of Henry M. Whitney, of Boston, and of the late William C. hitney, of New ork, for- mer Secertary of the Navy, died at her after a long She was born in Somers, Conn, t home in Brookline to-day Tness in 1810. Firemen and police were again on guard to-day at the big tenement- house, Nos, 188 and 140 West Twen: ninth street, following the ninth at- tempt to destroy the buildings, made last night by the firebug who lowers a ball of flaming paper and oil from the root to the hallway. Juet why the incendiary ts #0 deter- mined to destroy these tenements ts a Pronounced Dear Kiss A French Perfume which carries with it the unmistakable atmosphere of refinement. Vielette Kerkel possesses the true virions Vers Stella ts new this season. mystery. Five times the hallways of, For Sale Everywhere. No. 140 were soaked with oil, evidently |] xerxorr, coon poured from the skylight above the stair well, and then lighted with a ball eva ecau of fire lowered from the roof with a string, and five times fires were dis- covered after the tenants had been forced to the atreet by smoke and flame. ‘The elghth attempt to burn the bulld- ing was made on May 11, while police- men and firemen were on watch. One of the policemen appeared in the hall after the incendiary had emptied a bucket of kerosene down the stairs When think first of Experience, Skil, Integrity—then investigate us. Eyes Examined (™!thoxt share) by A. W. BREWSTER, M. D., 11 years Rrooklyn Bye an’ Ear Hospitals, EDW. JOHNSON, M. D., Many years in private practice. MARCUM KENYON, M. D. 8 years Manhattan Eye and Ear Hosp! M. LINDEROTH, M. D., Late Brooklyn Eye and Ear Hospital. Glasses Always at Moderate Prices. ° ball of fire which was swinging from a rope. The policeman fired six times at the firebug, whose face appeared in the opening, and then chased him across the root to No, 18. The firebug dived through the open scuttle and got to the street. He next appeared over in Twen- ty-eighth street, where similar methods were tried in kindling a blaze. ‘The police have been trying to track | the Incendiary since. ‘They have qu tioned tenants in both houses, but with. out result.. For several nights and | days following the previous attempts to burn tenements close watch was kept, but then. the watchers. were drawn off when nothing occurred. Mrs. Annie Moyers, who lives on the So. 138, went to the hall- ° “Oculists and Opticians. ‘0 Years in Practice, 350 Sixth Avenue elow 224 St 101 Nassau St. 217 Broadway Near Ann St. Astor House Block. 223 Sixth Ave., near 15th St. 1274 Broadway Below 334 St lof fire. there in the skylight was a man dang- ling @ rope to Which was attached the re. The man deliberately lowered the ball st the sides of the No Extra Charge for It. Advertisements for The World may be left at any American District Messenger Office in the city until 9 P. M. hall and the stairs. Mrs. Meyers gave the alarm, and the | Men’s Collars at 69c a Dozen Extreme Penalty. iigeurine out the recently adopted | le of the judges of the Court of Gen- oral Sessions to inflict severe sentences | upon highwaymen, Judge Swann sent Bdward Pattenoude, conviced of as- sault and highway robbery, to Sing Sing for the limit—twenty years—to- day. Pattenoude is only twenty-four years old and a magnicent specimen of physical manhood. Despite his comparative youth he has ailong record of prison sentences in this country and Canada and has served one term on Blackwell's Island. fe police history of Pattenouds shows t he has been a thief ally wearing: s. No. 814 ever since he took to \ v-thind st chester road on the of $124. The th a blackjack, but he got a Miered the face ude, and it wa difficulty to make the detectives knew tenoude was tried and convicte week. SKIPPER BURNED WHEN GASOLINE EXPLODED. Was in a Hurry to Get to the Fishing Banks—Out of Business for Weeks, Skipper John Barrett, of the schponer N. A. Rowe, in his dQ last get away from Fulton Mark tis afternoon and grounds off dark, got unduly hasty in starting up ‘the gasoline eng! There was a s. explosion, a blaze of fre, ‘Barrett was si. of his hair ana irom his hands, The tugboats Jor ed with oil street drug Diistered lit Barrett isa G anxiety to ge: a nice present more before t in th bu! CALLED FOR POLICE. But Strikers of the White Star Towing Company Made No 4 OMicials of the W Company h Disturbance Island City, ¢ day in getting Dats, owing to a st ccording to state officers and mem? superintendent them in he men were 4@ck when preparations wer tart the tugs Golden Rod Ray to-dav. and fearing the: bie a demonstration police n fiwas vecured, but there was no inter } ference, ee Comforting to Her. Press.) : exclaime [ere Hausteop. “Oh, Bridget, that’ qme_very worst thing you, could have "Faix, ma'am,” reptted Bridget, ‘1’ i it wasn't the Dest.” “ibn: Make a Page in Trade History Main Floor, 34th St. | NCE in a blue moon there is such a merchandise upheaval as O this Collar sale—a distribution of $1.50 and $3.00 a dozen perfect quality Collars, for 69c. a dozen. The sale marks one of the last chapters in the reorgan- ization of two big—but unfortunate—Troy concerns. Their sto had to be sacrificed, and the receiver went aboutitin di There were 150 different styles of Collars ear! them totally undesirable and many for which there \ \ stray calls—so we have weeded the stock down to a few more than twenty styles, all of which are up-to-date and in demand. the Country in Scotland. There are six different patterns in all. contract to take large quan. ities. | tating a lightening of the stocks in our Linen store. g and best laundering linens procurable. wearin setieres, we made an exha it was the adoption of our ntessé”’ ench makers, and our ‘‘Marchioness,” ct ur unsurpasse nt is th e could, if o __ Women’s Knitted Unde U m a ver he a la ich as these arz to be ha rwear @ to be the n k 1 garmet ear, there will r of demand low- Swiss necked top; COTTON and extra | SWISS low plai: VESTS, low- less, with plain 4 STS, | front ; pink, sky or whi ISS LISLE THREAD V cked and sleeveless, houlders hand-crocheted or 79 d and top; extra larg RIBBED COTTON PANTS, trimmed, with French band or tight top; extra large sizes,..49c RIBBED LISLE THREAD PANTS, umbrella-shaped, with French band, sleeveless, with es... 59 LE THREAD VESTS, extra fine quality, low-necked and sleeve- less; finished wtih shell top..79c IMPORTED SWISS LISLE THREAD VESTS, fine quality; low- Be necked and sleeveless, with hand- RIBBED COTTON PANTS, um- ' crocheted front and shoulders, brella-shaped and lace-trimmed, $1.20 2dc it had done | ©O00000000000000000000000000000000000000: You Need an Ocalist,| | | 0000000000000000000060000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000O 00900000008 Bonwit, Harris & Co Broadway and Fifth Av., Cor. 21st St. RETIRING From the Clothing Business $200,000 of Men’s and Boys’ Clothing, Furnishings and Hats, To Be Closed Out Regardless of Cost. Men’s Suits---Closing Out Prices Sale of “Red Star” Brand Table Cloths and Napkins Of Esnecial Interest to Furnishers of Homes in “Red Star” Linens are PURE linens, from one of the foremost manuiacturers The flaxen products of his Dunfermline iooms are worla-fam us. makes “Red Star’ brand Linens expressly for us, in exclusive designs. Controlling the patterns, we are under To-day there isin transit a big shioment, necessi- } S _ These “Red Star’ Cioths and Napkins are offered at prices of more than ordinary interest to folks seeking the best ch Cloths, $2.39 | Zaxt4-inch Cloths, $4.66 | S6x126-inch Cloths Gita can pay no commissions. Our system knows no favorites cloths, $2.94 Bix St-inch Cloths, $3.27 sent 44- n Cloths, $6.02 | . dozin, $3.28 and it grants no special privileges that cannot be 7 "$4.08 | 86x10%-inch Cloths, $4.33 68x Go-inch Cloths, $2.72 | 20-in 288 shared by all. aaa ; fuace Our business is storekeeping—collecting and distrib- Comtesse’”’ & ‘“‘Marchioness’’--- The The Unanswerab!e utlng goods along the lines of least resistance. Like the ’ B Argument— shoemaker, we “stick to our last.” World’s Standards of Corset-making }| 1.00. pice tne The net result is ABSOLUTE UNDERSELLING SU- [apm N seeking grades of Corsets that should be thorou Late Books . . 98c PREMACY, and that is the main reason why there is no H. Macy & Co.’s Attractions Are Their Low Prices B'way at 6th Av 34th to 35th St. R. Macy’s Thronged When Oiher Stores Are Well- Nigh Empty Means What? It is current comment, in and out of trade circles, that Macy's is one of the few stores constantly crowded, and that a view of the stirring scenes here daily is conducive to optimism. We count it a flattering tribute to the fairness of Macy methods and the justness of Macy's strictly cash system. We enjoy the confidence of the public be- cause there is back of it Fifty Years of Keeping Fatih With the Public We buy for cash, sell for cash, give no discounts and In Progress— The May Sale of Undermuslins and Allied Lines; A so Sales of Summer Housejurnishings He Main Floor, Claimants for the pre enjoy sign _of hard times in the throngs you daily find under this Macy roof. s disiributors of matchless but none of this values are many, them meets, face to face, Of Interest to Sea-Goers question of selling late Books at : WE FPARIOUS branches of this Macy organization are prepared to 98c., against the $1.08 or more } V supply everything necessary in the way of apparel and trav- asked in all other stores. By the ie elling requisites every luxe y up to a steamer basket Beret eaten is ies —— _ temptingly p h the choicest fruits and dainties the OK straw you can judge the New York market knows. Arrangements may be made to have pur- direction of the general current, chases delivered direct to vessels. Very Necessary-Steamer Rugs Banement In no other store will you find assortments of Foreign and Domestic Ruys so varied. Of especial interest:— MEDIUM. WEIGHT lain colored and $4.68 5 rown, black and white plaids; heavily fri each; our price $6.88 IMPOK A cotch plaids both sides, or with solid color backs; range in price from. $11.14 to $39.80 In a section adjoining the Sporting Goods Hammocks store, on the fifth floor, will be found full assortments of Hammocks, including :— “Acme” for porch or luwn, Butterfly Effect, size 40x48-1n.$5.77 or with pl Captain Love—Theodore The Sword Deciden—Mar Alice Brown, ptian, $4.33 to 86.49 $ or—Slorgaret Deland The “Arawanina, G00. tol @avau||) jocueu Hammocks} sty ee —Clarence Mulford “Fleur de Lis,” size 40x43-in.$6.14 $1.14 to $5.: OW, Lillibridge. “Daisy,” size 40x48-in..... . 3 “Cupid” Hammock Outfit—Stand, ta the nese ENE TE MATe: Decorative Animal Effect in black, | $263; Canopy, $1.21, Hammock, The Captain fae eecteracval green, red or yellow......... $5.77 | 86c.; complete ..... panonosd $3.70 Old Mr. Davenant's Money—France “Solid Comfort’ Hammocks, size| Adjustable Hammock Swan Powell. COXBAsIBvinveseics sens enecanny $3.62 Awning for the lawn, complete $9.74 $25 and $20 Men’s Suits...... «Closing Out Price 12.75 $35 and $30 Men’s Suits... Cone aw ww 17.50 $50 and $45 Men’s Suits,,,,........... Ae eciiee eo as 25100) Boys’ Clothing---Closing Out Prices | | $1.25 Boys’ Star Blouses : Closing Out Price 69¢ | $7.50 Boys’ Suits, 2 pairs of Knicker Trousers... big ING | $10.00 Boys’ Suits, 2 pairs of Knicker Trousers,......... ‘* “4 6,50 $8.50 Boys’ Russian and Sailor Suits......... 6 6 O wow OS 3 $10.00 Boys’ Russian and Sailor Suits,......... “uw 5.00 | Men’s Hats---Closing Out Prices $3.50 Men’s Stetson ftats.................. eeseee Closing Out Price 2.3 $3.50 Men’s Stetson fiats, slightly imperfect..... Scouts oteeiee Sal Men’s Straw Hats at Closing Out Prices. $00-000000000000000000 9000090000000 000 9000009 000000000 00000000000 0000000006 | SUNDAY WORLD WANTS WORK MONDAY MORNING WONDERS B. Altman & Co. THE STATIONERY DEPARTMENT OF B. ALTMAN & CO. ; IS COMPLETELY EQUIPPED TO EXECUTE ORDERS FOR WEDDING INVITATIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CARDS, % AS WELL AS THE APPROVED FORMS FOR GENERAL SOCIAL USAGE. HERAI.DIC AND MONOGRAM WORK. ®. Altman & Qn. are PREPARED TO RECEIVE RUGS, AND DRAPERIES, FURS AND FUR GARMENTS FOR STORAGE DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, THE MOST APPROVED METHODS BEING USED FOR THE SAFE-KEEPING THEREOF, WHEN ARRANGING FOR STORAGE, IT Is RECOMMENDED THAT ORDERS BE PLACZD FOR CONTEMPLATED ALTER. ATIONS AND REPAIRS IN FUR GARMENTS, AND FOR THE CLEAN.NG AND REPAIRING OF RUGS. LACE CURTAINS CLEANED AND STORED. | | | 34th Street, 35th Street and 5th Anenne. | e e Furniture Bargains The Parker Building fire almost totally destroyed our sample stock of the finest and best constructed furniture money could buy. The entire seventh floor was occu- pied by our display of samples of all kinds of up-to-date furniture. Of course we had more. Our warehouses contained the larger part of our mammoth stock, Our new Spring stock demands room; so we con- tinue our famous FIRE SAL with the choicest furniture at the BEST BAR- GAINS ever givenin our history. We gu rantee these goods to be periect. Dining Room, Living Room, Li- brary, Bed Room, Office Furniture—all to be sacrificed. FREDERICK W. EVERS Our New Store st Street, Between Broadway and 4th Ave. | | | 30-32 East 21 Oriental Rugs Reduced Third Floor hee , fp TITTLE Rugs—Shirvans and Beloochistans—in sizes averaging L 3x5 feet. [ J Just the right size to toss abo (Macys) break up floor-covering monotony. f : the right price to send the whole fifty out in no time. Were $14.74 and $16.74 Are $9.89 INDIA MOODJI PORCH RUGS wherever great durability is essential in ut here and there and for porches, bungalows or floor covering. The designs are striking—chiefly diamond-shapes and zig-zag $1.54 $2.79 $5.45 $7.89 g of Curtains Irish Point Lace Curtains, b: imported grades, with extra wide bor- ders; handsomely appliqued. y ¥ eb rainarlly, yr $4.50 $5.25 $6.50 $8.50 ___tnis Sale, 8248 $2.94 83.74 $4.94 85.08 86.74 Colored Novelty Cross-striped Curtains, over fifty different styles to < ini ith tassel fringe. Cee es 32.60 | $2.90 $3.40 $4.00 $4.75 ——This Sale, $1.24 $1.74 $1.94 $2.48 $2.72 $3.69 i Cott Curtains in a large variety. See Son $1.50 $1.75 $2.00 $2.25 $2.50 —This Sale, 490 99¢ $1.24 $1.39 $1.59 $1.74 } Handsome Embroidered Muslin Bed Sets, with extra hemstitched val- ance Fit bolster ¢ to match; $8.00 value, at. 83.96 ° : Bargains In Low-Priced ° Furniture for Bedrooms Fourth Floor, Chiffonier, quartered oak veneered, weathered finish, five deep drawers, Boca gallery top; ordinarily $10.49; sees: $7.49 Chiffonier, solid oak, golden finish, five deep drawers, large bevelled mirror, brass trimmings; ordinarily $9.24; special...... $7.49 Chiffoniers—solid oak:— Dressers—solid Sr ietoas ‘dinari 39; special.. $0.34 Ordinarily $13.74; special. .610/ Onatvarlly fase, special. "giz.74 | Ordinarily $18.49; special. 615.74 Dressers—quartered oake— Ordinarily $24-74; special. .@20.67 Ordinarily $25.49; special. .@21.24 Beds and Cribs for much less than our Some thoroughly excellent Brass Beds regular prices ee ea ray ‘are designs which have been dropped and we are unable to get duplicates for our regular stocks. Bed $9. 74 Allsizes of Beds, made with 2-tnch $15.00 Brass 8, 99.0 costs and six §-Inch upright filler rods head and foot; stoutly put tor gether and lacquered In best manner. All sizes in this collection, made $30.00 Brass Beds, $19.49 AN ey husks and vid upright filler rods head and foot. Made with 2-nch square posts, 1- $45.24 Brass Beds, $36.49 inch top rails on head and foot; S4-Inch square filler rods; best lacquer and sonata 2h tele Cotton-filled Mattresses—100 in all— $15.00 Mattresses, $9.94 covered with fancy denim; full sizes, made in two parts, with imperlal edges; weight 60-Ibs. Hair Mattresses, from our own face $21.49 Mattresses, $18.24 (or fini size, do-tbs" welght, covered with A.C. A. ticking and filled with South American hair; in one or two parts. $24.24 Mattresses, $20.89 ‘one or two parts; weight 40-Ibs. Wardrobe Couches, $4.96 Cot Outfit at $2.98 cotton mattress. Chiffoniers—quartered Cer Ordinarily $19.49; special. .$1 Ordinarily $25.74; special, 18,74 Brass and Iron Hair Mattresses as above, filled with extra soft South American hair, in soft tufted tops, all-spring edges, covered w! denim; regularly $9.24; special..........87.' Hardwood frame Folding Cot, with woven wire spring; 234-ft. wide; all- ith 4