The evening world. Newspaper, April 10, 1911, Page 9

We CHEMICAL FUMES AND EXPLOSIONS * IMMPERIL FIREMEN Forced to Work in Relays at Blaze in Four-Story Build- ing in Platt Street. A fre that severely puntehed the fire. men Tor more than an hour gutted he four-story building at No. 19 Platt street at 6 o'clock this morning and cauwed $20,000 dame he building runs back to No. 9% John street, with a courtyard between it Ie in the heart of the drug and chem. joal district. The first Noor ts occupied C. Craler & Co., railroad trim- nd registers; wecond floor, Perk & Belzer, chemicals General Asbestos and Rubber Company 4@nd Knox Brothera, tools and supplies. Policeman Furey was standing at Piatt and Pearl streets at 6 o'clock when with a roar the windows on the second and third floors biew out and flames ghot half way across the treet. Deputy Chief Binns game on the first alarm, and seeing the head- way of the fire and the hazardous dis- || trict, sent in a second, which brought Deputy Chief Kenlon, acting head of the department during the absence of | Chiet Croker. A water tower was Platt street and firemen fought the flames from the front, rear and from the roof, through whioh they chopped holes. The fire had gone up and down through the elevator shaft and was dit- fleuit to extinguish. It filled lower Man- hattan with a pall of dense smoke. Be- cause of huge quantities of carbon pa- per, sealing wax and chemicals, the smoke was hard on the firemen, and at times they had to work in relays, but none was overcome There were a number of small chemi- cal explo but thgy did no harm. ‘The flames were confined to the one building, The origin of the fire ts not known, —— BABY DEAD, FATHER HELD. Mother Retarns Home to Find Child Mad Been loca George Hartman, ‘irty years old, of No. 49 West Forty. ifth street, @ former hotel keeper at iar Rockaway, was locked up in Police Headquarters early this morning charge! with causing thé death of his seven-months-old aon, Will- jam, by suffocation. Early yegterday morning Mra. man came home from work tn a Hroad- way cafe and found her husbaud in @ drunken stupor and the baby buried under a quantity of bedclot Bbe saw there was something the matter with the child and went t Forty-seventa street police Bet @ doctor. The Neutenant in charge summoned a physician from the Flower Hospital, who went to the house and found the baby dead frem suffocation. Hartman, who had disappeared, returned later and Was arrested to awalt action by the Coroner, ede eee ARABS TO SEE THE CIRCUS. Show Clos ere April 22, 7 Moves Over to Brooklyn. The red fez will be tn evidence at Madison Square Garden to-morrow night at the Barnum and Batley circus, for which performance many sedts and boxes have been reserved for the Sons of the Desert who will visit the ctrous ‘The show in Manhattan will end with the two performances on April 22, after which {t will exhibit for a week under canvas tn Brooklyn, thet start on its tour. which will cover practically the entire country. 15 Jewels Guaranteed Years oh Waten Com ' REE CLOCKS ° Ii he preneniell, free ar Little CHARLES A. KEENE . Watches, Jewelry, Diam 180 Broadway, \ and vtanica! | chemienls; third and fourth floors, the | 4 installed in | Hart: | New York} | | | | Such Variety Seldom Accompanies Moderate Prices in WOMEN’S TOP-COATS In Paris, short silk coat’ are the latest’ whim of Za Fashion. . Tomorrow we shall pre- sent Short Black Satin and Peau de Soie Coats at $13.76. A smart and charm‘ng lined — throughout h ‘peau de cygne. Si-inch Satin ¢ quisite dplored #2 ith ox- satin linings, This Serge Coat at $18.50 is not only an éxcellent service coat, but is commendable for its gor fas one may note in the tion. The long moire collar and cuffs are trimmed with satin folds. Black and navy. Women who have experienced difficulty in being fitted else Il be glad to know that plain tailored Serge all kites from 37 to 51in. Short bust, lined throughout. Coats, 916.50: full-len For ling and great gutdoors, there of sturdy fabs model dat th a Double-faced fabrics in m combinations —cray :, with blue inside; also a harmony of tanand brown. Third Floor An Exhibition of DIAMOND CUTTING You, who often see a diamond sparkling in a ring, or in a brooch, have probably no very clear idea of the process that transforms it from a dull, uninterest- ing pebble, to a storehouse of sunshine and rainbows. So you will be interested in the exhibition in our Jewelry Store, of the art of diamond cutting, in its various stages by two experts; from the stone, as it comes out of its bed of blue clay in the Kimberley mines, to its final brilliant state, as you see it in our superb stock of mounted Diamonds. * Main Floor French Needlewomen Made These Blouses, $3.95 to*85 Every stitch in the little Lingerie Blouse at $3.95 is made by hand. And there are many stitches in the hand embroidery, dainty seams and the inserting of the Valenciennes lace. This will undoubtedly astonish the women who are not acquainted with our French Blouses. We could tell about hundreds of beautiful voile, marquisette, chiffon, crepe meteor and real Irish lace blouses, but we shall only tell about the masterpiece of our collection. It is an exquisite combination of real filet and Cluny laces, beautifully combined with hand embroidery. One woman said that she never expected to see such exquisite needlework outside of the precious cases of a European museum. And the price is only $85. Rich Oriental effects in colors bright enough to have pleased Cleopatra, others as dainty as a bouquet of Spring flowers. New imports arrive every week—so the latest blouse whims of Paris are certain to be here! Third Floor Easter Gloves for Women Superb Easter stocks are ready in Women’s Gloves of our own direct importation from the best foreign makers. All made of finest selected skins, in the most approved styles. Newest colorings, in the fashionable stitchings. La Mascotte Two-clasp French Glace Kid Gloves, overseam, one row of embroidery, $1 4 pair. nie; s Fay Two-clasp French Glace-Kid, pique or overseam sewn, with Paris point ing or heavy embroidery, $1.50 a pair. Modena Two-button or Two-clasp French Glace Kid Gloves, sewn over- seam or pique, with four rows of stitching or Paris points, #2 a pair. Women’s Mousquetaire French Glace Kid Gloves Eight-button length; sewn overseam, Twenty-button length, overseam, THE EVENING WORL in black and white, $1.75 and $2.25 fa pair; sewn pique, in white, black and gold tap, $2.75 a pair. Twelve- button length, overseam, black and white, $2.50 a pair; pique, in gold, white and bjack, 93.28 « pair. Sixteen-button length, overseam in white, black, tan, navy and opera shades, $3 and 93.50 a pair. in white and black, 93,50 and 94.25. Twenty-four button length, sewn overseam, in white and black, 94 and 9S apair. Thirty-button length, sewn overseam, in white only, $4.50 and $3.75, And this special offering tomorrow: 100 Dozens 36-button Mousque- taire White French Glace Kid Gloves at $2.50 a pair. Main Floor Real Laces for Easter Brides Close on the heels of Easter come the April weddings. Tere are the rich, beautiful Laces that are an e: vecially for the bridal ve 1 Laces is unusually fine. bride's trousscau— Gimbet collection of Re ential part of the and gown. The Real Point, Point Duchesse, Duchesse Applique and Point Venise, 14 to 9 in, wide, 85¢ to $29 a yd Real Lace Bridal Veils, Princess and Applique, $20 to 955; Bretonne, $12.75 lo $25.75. Bridal Illusions, from $1 to $3.25; Draping Bridal Veils, $1. Real Irish Laces, Insertions, Edges and Allovers, 30¢ to 924.50 a yd. Special Irish Lace Insertion, 4 in. wide, 28¢ vd., regularly 400, Venise Bandings. in new designs, 8, 6 and 9 in, wide, in white and ecru, for trimming gowns and waists, 45¢ and 65¢ yd., regularly 75¢ to ¥1.50 Main Floor “Innovation” Trunks Improved Styles at Gimbels Travellers will appreciate the refinements iy de- sign and finish displayed by the new models of “Inno- vation” Trunks now offered at Gimbels. While they are the smallest in dimensions of any wardrobe trunks (which m excess 1u ing capa ay be of importance ige charges) they possess maximum carry- ty. ‘Tomorrow we present very soon, in saving A New Type of Corrugated ‘‘Innovation”’ Wardrobe Trunk at $65 Which is built to last a lifetime, and covered by the “Inno vation” Perpetual Guarantee, viz. we will cheerfully keep these Corrugated Trunks in repair, free of ull charges, as long as you own them, Built in six different styles of interior arrangement, for men’s and women’s apparel. Other “Innovation” and $60. D Wardrobe Trunks, $30, $45, $55 emi Wardrobe “innovation” Corrygated Trunks, ten only, in a discontinued pattern, at $17.50, regularly $55, Fifth Floor —— “- ~ 10, 1911. APRIL ee oe , MONDAY, We Invite You to Open A Charge Account to add to the convenience of shopping at Gimbels. An Easter NOTION SALE This is a well-timed offering of Notions essential for finishing the Easter costume—in strictly reliable qualities, and specially low in prices Particular emphasis is laid on Dress Shields of famous make, at prices that will surprise women by their savings: Dress Shields 25¢ for six S| RB. Kleinert Rubber Co.'s cole. | all colors, Nia brated brand of Dress Shields, in 10¢ for thre vols (full 100 yards), a Sewing Silk Spools Darning 25e¢ for three folding wire ers, je for Nickel Skirt Gauges, Highpoint, | Silk je for three de Asbestos Tron and many ISe for four Se Spools Basting | Holder: The pri are quoted 7 Cotton, 500. yards Be bsg for three Se Elastic Shirtwaist a few—in sizes 8, Sand 5 elt s ‘Gem Double. Xo. 3, 4 and 3, Tapes, Etc. Se for three Cards Hooks & Eyes 3.12. $3.48 and $4.20 dozen pairs. Ted iter hime ee veche coreee 10e pair for Suspender Elastic Olympi 10 for three Je ‘rolls Crystal 92.88, $3.24 and $3.96 dozen wars; Glort ed, $2.86, 93.48 an Wash Ribbon 18¢ for four Se pieces Bins Lawn Se and S0¢ for Rubber-lined Jair tily scent- Babies’ Pants and Baby Bibs $4.08 dozen airs; Featherweight, $2.52. 92.88 | Tare : 2Se for two Ibe sets Eeonomy bad 43.40 Gopen pairs 02.02, 0a 2c fot 150 piece (10 yards) Silk | Stocking Protectors Following Are Our Specigis— | Seam Binding ; ‘ 35e pair for S0e Newport Garters. Perfection, fipe nainsook-covered, |. 12¢ for Bie piece (9 yards) Prus- | 88¢ pair for @1 Newport Garters dosen pairs, #1°S0. sian Binding 35c for 50c “Standrite” Shoulder Duchess, fine waghable, dozen bc piece (10 yards) Silk | Brace pairs, 91. Serge Belting. 14 in, wide. 4Se for Shoulder Brace. Empress, silk-covered or nnin- | 9 for yd. Le Dress-weight Tape 28e nnd $06 for Children's Skele took, lace edge, mM pairs, 91.25. haw ton Waist Supporter ake Pins . Collar Supporters 15¢ pair for #5¢ C.M.C, Hose Sup. iy Toe WRG Hee. (16: th.) Bek And Foundations porters, : Pins, sizes 00, 0,1, 2, 34 5, 6, 7. c bd ad ae fe Washable Net f td pair for 250 Velvet Grip Sup- PB » ollar Poundatians. pa . uence Pins, | "toe for three Sc enrda Collar Sup- polSbair for all other #8 Sup- + te 7 porters porters, : Teta licen ott Fie tec 10c for three Se cards Invisible } , $0¢ to $2.50 pair for Fancy Dres- 10¢ for three 5c Pin Books * | Supporters den or Embroidered § 18e for two He Pin Cubes, H. F 28c for three We cards Ensy-on | Easter gifts, both side and round— Supporters 50c for six 10 cards “Eve” or Astra Collar Supporters; binck or Neuss brand. iety of stylee--yellow and Threads Shirt-waist Ruffles, trimmed with 10c for three 5c Balls Howard | white, sizes 2to $15 in. high lace, or dainty embroidery; some Darning Cotton. 1S¢ for two 10c cards Spiral Silk. | With ribbon, 8 and 4 @ounce, 28¢ 15¢ for two 10c Balls C. B. French | covered Collar Supporters to 91.23. Darning Cotton. Ise for two Transparent Collar Washable Belting, many designs, 0c for three 5c Balls Dexter | Foundations me copies of hand-embroidered, Knitting Cotton. 10¢ to 3$e yd 10c for three Se Spools Button Miscellaneous Pearl Belt Buokles, 26@ and 60c. Thread. Se for Pin Cushions, Featherstitch Brad Trimming 20¢ for 25c Spool Sewing Silk, Se for four wooden Coat Hanges and Banding, 10¢ piece to 3$¢ yard. 400 yards. 10c for three wire Coat Hangers ‘oor The Easter Flower Show Come to the Flower Garden, into which we have transformed the Subway Flower Store, as early in the week as you can, and choose your Easter plants from the superb showing We have so timed the various Flowering Plants as to bring them their highest beauty for Faster Day. Prices will save you from one-third to one-half on usual florists’ charges. Azaleas, 48¢ to 96, in variou: lips, ete and colors, Hyacinths, in pots, pans and fancy hampers, llc to 93. Crimson Ramblers, large fine speci- ments, 70c to 96. Genestas and Margucrites, 48¢ to 96. Spirea, fine bushy plants, at 48c, 20c and Also Hydrangeas, Lilies-of-the-Val- ley, Rhododendrons, Daffodils, ‘Tu- Anderson’s 50c and 75c Scotch Shirting Madras, 38c Yard Of course you know that the name of “D. & J. An- derson” stands for the best there is in Madras. We fully realize what a fine op- portunity we are offering in these new Spring Shirt- ings, in nbout 75 patterns, with a wide choice of black or colo ed stripes on white or medium colored grounds, at a quarter to one-half be- at equally attractive price- Il take orders from now un- ut Blowers to be de ster Day, by our Special enger Service, aleo for our haud- ) at For which the usual florist would charge #4; delivered in| Manhattan by special messerfyer, without charge Subway Balcony Men’s Shoes, $2.95 Samples of $4, $5 and $6 Grades From a maker who, as everybody knows, turns out only fine shoes. These are | | !ow usual pr.« For his Spring ‘samples—about | | Women's — Blouses — and thousand pairs, with Whole Dresses and Men's yout equal quantities of Newuace ON AES low and high styles. Included are Oxfords and Pumps and Lace and Button High Shoes in tan and black Jeathers—a snap for the man who needs rew Spring shoes and can wear sample sizes. saving of $1 to $3 on every pair. Three styles of our own 25c Genuine Irish Dimities 18c Yard Exceptionally pretty de- signs in pink, blue, helio- trope and maize, in small, medium and large effects, Por there is a 50 Shdes are added to ° ( a tloth ep shee; round out sizes, so that all men can share in the offer- ee Mo cape din sheet ing. $2.95 a pair. Second Floor | | stripes. Becond Floor High-Grade Refrigerators, Low-Priced This is a characteristic Gimbel offering, as the merchandise is the’ finest procurable, and it is offered ata saving of about a third from regular prices. We purchased all the samples and surphis stock of the Alaska Refrigerator Company’s Opal, Porcelain and White Enamel-lined Ref werators, and are able to offer them at this handsome reduction, Alaska Refrigerators are noted for their small consumption of ice and maximun cold storage service; solid oak cases; charcoal-lined, absolutely sanitary provision chambers; all interior fittings removable; splendidly built; handsomely finished. : Apartment House Style Refrigerat opal-glass lined, dim ons 33) y x 25 x Obin,; jee c y 150 lbs.; regular now $39. = | Apartment House Style Refrigerators, porcetain lined; dimensions 38! x 2194 x 61 in; ice capacity 150 44. now $31.50. Refrigerators, opal-glass lined, with mber in two separate tra large, Ws 46 8 BING apacity 200 durable Ths. } De sions 44s now $51 a gerators, porcelafn-lined, dimen- ice capacity 250 Ibs,; regularly $77, EE 40S in wreelainclined, dimensions 52 x 20 x 6 b lbs; regularly 880, now $52. | Side 1 wreelain lined, dimensions 85 x ¥1 «45 in.s tee 7) lbs; regularly 844, new $30. 4, Side Icer, porcelainslined, dimensions 4% « @4 x 58. ibs; re Side Leor, white ena ilarly #58, now 938. uel-lined, dimensions 84x 19 x42 SS ipucity 50 Ibs; regularly #28, now $18.75, Iver, white enamel-lined, dimensions 43 x @4 x 53 spacity 1601 ularly $40, now $26.75, ide Leer, white enamel-lined, dimensions 8244 x 19 x Avantideuts Hevea Biyie: dlattiearsiac teal plas ecupacity 30 Lbs. regulaily $25, now $1430 iined, with two wir? shelves; dimensions 274g x @l x 58 leer, white enan el-lines » dimensions 935% 5 OO in, ; ice capacity $5 lbs. regularly #4%, now $29.50. in. ice capacity 74 Ibs.; regularly $25, now $16, Apartment House Sle Re'riverator 1 glass side Leor, white enamel-lined, dimensions 33 x 22 x 46 lined; dimensions 81), x 23x 61 in.; ice capacity 110 Ibs: | in.; ice capacity 95 lbs., regularly $28, now #18. regularly $47.50, now #33,50, Fifth Floor GIMBEL BROTHERS BROADWAY THIRTY-THIRD 6T, | q This New Directoire Hat Will Make Its Debut Tomorrow Yes, it is picturesque and charming! A harmony of purple and rose— the fine purple Tagal hemp hat is covered from the top of the crown te the edge of the brim with a softer tone of purple duchesse satin. The graceful bouquet of small La France and blushing Princess roses is intermingled with purple verbenas. Other exquisite color combinations. Singply another instance of the leadership of Gimbel Millinery. Although nne Lanvan, the famous Parisian milliner, has just launched this hat in Paris, a faithful reproduction is here at 938. Quite an achievement, is it not? Scores of other new models in the French Salon, $15 to $138. Women are amazed at the collection of Hats in the Medium- priced Salon, That these hats are unexcelled at the prices 98.75, $10 and $12.50— will be quite evident to every woman who inspects them. Empire, draped, flower-laden, and sailor hats by the hundreds, but each is distinctive. Third Floor Fifteen Styles in Young Girls’ Blue Serge Coats, 6.75 to $18.60 Some girls will like this typical y overcoat of storm serge, with polka-dotted silk ining at $10. Others will be delighted with this newcomer in coats. Its ar of plain and striped silk has 4 curious outstretching points to snake way for the silk bow tie. Jaunty, as the illustration shows. $10. ‘Then, too, there are coats with sailor and keystone — collars— some trimmed with moire, others with silk or satin; in tan, China, Copenhagen red. But it mat- ters not whether the coat is $6.75 or $18.50—it is a smart sty e and of serviceab!e quality—4 to 14 year sizes, “This Junior Suit is 922.50. Of all the sailor collars designed this season, we think the one on this suit is the most attractive. This large sailor-shaw collar of the navy serge, has an inset square collar of red. si k, out- lined in_ black-and-white striped silk and edged with black satin. Large nickel buttons give a smart finishing touch. Navy blue serge s quite a favorite with junior girls of 13, 15 and 17 years, because it docs not accentuate the straight lines which their figures require. Other models, $15 to $26.50. Junior Coats, $12.75 to $18.50. $2.25 White Voile Flouncing, $1.50 Yard Fortunate news of one of the very latest conceits of the season—White Voile Flouncings, 42 and 45 inches wide, beauti- fully embroidered, in white, wh and-black, white-and-coral, white-and-Copenhagen blue, white-and-rose, white-and-light blue and white-and-violet, at $1.50 0 yard, instead of $2.25, Swiss Muslin Flouncings, in showy open patterns of scroll and blind embroidery, 45 inches wide, at $1.15 a yard, regularly $1.75. Main Floor Fine Reed Furniture At Half Price This means a good deal to people with country houses to mz comfortable for the Summer, for it provides the ideal furniture for piazza or living room at half its usual cost, We secured over 250 pieces of fine Reed Furniture from the best and largest maker of these goods—the showroom samples. Prices range from 90e for a Reed Chair, regularly 81,80, to $17.50 for a settee usually #35. ‘The assortinent also includes Arm Chairs, Rock- ers and Tables in a quantity of handsome designs, all at the same saving. ‘ We are also showing new importation of CHINESE] + GRASS FURNITURE, which—as it came to us by sailing st ip ' around Cape Horn, thereby effecting a great saving in freight— we are able to offer at very low prices The chairs and rockers are delightfully comfortable, for the flexible grass of which they are woven conforms to the shape of the body, Prices range from $3 for a Child’s Chair to $6.50 for a large and lazy Arm Chair There is also a remarkably fine assortment of Rustic and otherstylesof Summer furniture moderately priced. Seventh Floor Small ORIENTAL RUGS A Rare Group at $7.50 Each Just 240 bright little Anatolian Rugs and Bokhara Saddle Trappings, just out of the Custom House, will be sold on the Main floor tomorrow at this small price. To this tempting collection, in which every rug is of $10 to $15 quality, or even more, we have added all of the same sort now in our regular stock at $12.50. The choice of colors 1s wide and the little rugs are ideal to put in front of doorways, fireplaces, or as hangings for decora- tive purposes Sizes run from about 2x4 ft. to 3x6 ft.; some have hand- some wool fringes, from 6 to 12 inches long. Tomorrow, $7.50. First Floor