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clared: “That's not true, Tt should not bo there. Mrs. Starbuck died @ pers fectly natural death, There was an aus topsy yesterday afternoon. I wae not there, but I know for a certainty that | Mrs, Starbuck's brain showed what we call a watery condition, She must have fone through a great mental strain— had terrific headaches, I should say, | and to allay the pain probably she took an overdose of morphine that had some- | thing to do with her dying.” ‘The woman was dying when taken to the hospital, and was able to make | no statement. The body was still at the hospital early to-day. | Mr, Starbuck brought eult against his wife a year ago last May and men- | tioned an old-time sweetheart. Tem- | porarily, the children were sent to live HT FOR BABES Mrs, Starbuck Dies Not Know- ing Husband Had Agreed : to Surrender Them. A "EXCESS Hundred and Twelfth street. Mrs. Starbuck at once began her fight, She lived at varlous addresses, but lately at a boarding house at No, 64 West One Hundred and Thirteenth street, From there she went to the hospital ten days ago. HID HER CHILDREN AND FACED OF MORPHINE. Had Taken Medicine to Relieve Headaches, Physician TERM IN JAIL. } i Occasionally the children visited their Believes. mother. Barly last year on one occa. sion they failed to return to the father's home, Mrs. Starbuck said they had jeft her, put Justice Bisoh told her tat she wae “wilfully lying’ a day in which to produce ¢ ening to commit her to jail if Dead from an overdose of morphine tn @ Harlem hospital at the very moment when her attorney was looking for he: te tell her she had won her long fight to keep her children, the case of a woman who braved a judge in the name of mother-love was taken to-day out of & lower cou nd transferred to one of higher jurisdiction. The woman !s Mrs. Grate Lowther Starbuck, whose husband, Ferdinand Starbuck, a dry goods commission mer. chant at No, 109 Worth street, bas been endeavoring to divorce her and retain the custody of their two children, Fer- dinahd, thirteen, and Catherine, eleven, It was not for } after her death yesterday that she wag {denitfied as Mrs. Lowther, for whom her attorney, } Aleander Simpson of No. 62 Broad: had been searching for days, wishing to cheer her with the news that he had arranged with Mr. Starbu counsel to allow her to k.op the children. Pending the adjudication of the case, the children have been in the father's care, but Mrs. Starbuck was allowed to see them. Once she deceived the court and deniod her ability to produce them. ‘The truth was discovered later, but the Justice understood and passed it over with @ reprimand. When Mrs, Starbuck heard this, sie sald " MORPHINE, TAKEN TO RELIEVE PAIN, KILLE! “A woman's way Isn't always a mon's way. I did what I did to protect my Uttle ones, A mother’s chikiren ate ali | the world to her. Greater t wealth of the world, the comforts of life and the joys of social position is the pressure of tiny arms around a mother's neck."* “My wife ts dead,” said Mr. Starbuck to-day. ‘Her death was from natural causes, She took an overdose of the medicine she had been in the habit of taking, and this probably hastened the end.” The J. Hood Wright Hospital certifi- Arlington, N. d them. The mother ex- that day rather than On the day that the children wero taken from their hiding place, Mrs, made a vain attempt to rea Bischoft at his home. Failing, fh ‘ote a letter to the Justice s: ne she proposed to open her heart to him. ‘ested to having known of the whereabouts of the 4 said that If the: have broug! punish me any way you arpuck to Justice my children so dearly I wo ly die for them. But one favor and that ts, that you will let me see my children and hear from them their treatment, self. And if you cannot trust me, put them {n some one’s care until the case I want them happy if I go This 1s a prayer from @ moth- her children and will do world for them.” 3 merciful to Mra. St Sischoff, Is tried, to J er who lov anything fn ¢! The Court Restores color to Gray or Faded hair—Removes Dan- druff and invigorates the Scalp —Promotes a luxuriant, healthy hair growth—Stops its falling out. Isnot a dye. buck when she was arraigned, following the receipt of this letter by Justice Bis. choff. Disregarding the sertes of faise- | hoods that M) tice Biachoft said: “I don't believe Mrs, Starbuck to be @n unnatural mother, as she tried to persuade us to belleve. ago that her denial was due to her love for her children, and no mother can be separated from her children without feeling a tug at her heartstrings that may lead her to various Kinds of tndis- cretion.” Mrs. old. back Starbu ther, Starbuck ts @ cousin of Robert Hilliard, the actor. with their father, at No. 631 West One | = ie! Pees @} ) = aii rh yf ey $i. AO sed fo st ree Stores or Ere gree Gutai Howey! ribos ) +g | feceipt ol r name. Sen (or HEN Ho warer, ascribes Mrs, Starbuck's ig" Hay Boecaiten Cog Dr. Buck, A Special Sale of 900 Fall Suits $15 When this business was reorganized last spring, there were on hand about 900 $20 and $25 heavy weight suits. They are desirable now because of their full weight, excellent tailoring and good style. But they were made to sell last season, therefore you can choose any one of them for $15. Hackett, Carhart Clothes for Fall 1911—$15 to $45 Presenting a splendid and diversified assortment of New York styles for Every garment embodies al! the good points of tailoring, } styling and finishing that over fifty years’ experience has taught our tailor- New York mei ing organization to accomplish. ‘Whatever your taste in clothes, whether conservative or radical, you will find in our comprehensive assortment the suit you want. 385 Topcoats, Black and Oxford Spring Topcoats, silk lined and silk faced 10 edge; value $25. Boys’ Suits $ 5% With 2 Pairs of Knickers Strictly all wool, pure worsted, cassimere and cheviot suits in fancy mixtures, Full cut and finely tailored to hold their shape and style, Sizes 10 to 18. Full assortment of Boys’ and Children’s New Fal! Suits, $4.95 to $12.95 Hakan Cartrarl:Co- E. E, TURLINGTON, Vice-President. |} Harlem and 42d Street Stores Open Evenings. 260 Broadway Near Chambers 8t. Cor. 13th St, | 841 Broadway $1 7:50 Imperial Hats ‘3 Fifty styles of this fall’s new IMPERIAL Hats to select from. $3 & $3.50 Hats, SD Because of the popu larity of “rough” here are a great many felts, lots of smooth felts affected by conservative dressers, and der- Lies reduced to $1.75. 19 West 42d St.| 125th Street Near Brondway | Near 3d Avenue PEBeeeEPePeeese PEEP Peeeee! a) ye | Free with | | Cait and Convince yourseMt fi | | YOUR TERMS ARE OUR TERMS ther Castile, outside of London, ts one of the famous places In England. Mra. THE EVENING Starbuck had told, Jus- concluded days Starbuck was twenty-eight years Her family, the Lowthers, dated many centurtes In England. Low- ick has one brother, Charles Low- who resides in New York. Mr act fragrance to the | rea. Mothers should teach the little ones its daily use. a WORLD WANTS WORK WONDERS, Nearly 2,000 25.00 Fall and Winter ERE are suits of a fabric—English velour—the most popular fabric for the coming season, conceded a standard by better grade houses’ and used by them in their best 25. ‘The tailoring is Smith Gray & Co. tailoring, the product of that selfsame organization that for more than three score years has confined its efforts to the building of only fine clothes—an organization that knows but one constructive eth standard, and applies that stand- ard to every garment whetiver the selling price be 18.50, 25.00 or 45.00. The models include new English soft roll withour padding, semi-soft roll and the new distinctive Smith Gray & Co. models for men, young men and boys—a more complete and than has been seen in the Smith Gray & Co. st And the sole purpose of this s; more may know theexcellence, the ge of Smith Gray & Co. clothes, and abov of which the thousand rene productive economi of the Smith Gray No matter how high you have lence in 25,00 values, these Suits at 18.50 will more than satisfy your every wish. right now They come ior grade of guarantegd service No higher standard of tailoring is possible than is black and Oxford vicuna, also Thibet Fall [& coats in plain and fancy weaves, lined with a super- (2) Merveilleux Silk. (2 (2) Your Fall & Wintor Suit at 5.00 to 10.00 Less Than Usual Here is a most unusual oppor- tunity—all the short lengths, surplus and over order fabrics from our Specia! Tailoring and Wholesale Departments, tailored in all the new Fall and Winter Smith Gray & Co. models, at very decided savings. The fabrics include worsteds, fancy serges, velours, tweed: and worsted cheviots, silk mixtures in olues, correet browns and grays, in all sizes for men, young men and boye. 15.50 (Fes cotiase bt 99.50) | onty t0 to a dozen 27.50 of ahind, but every Derbies and Soft Hats 3.00, 4.00 & 5.00 Values { 1.75 Here, in every correct shape, color, style and dimension, are all the new Fall and Winter Blocks. The assortment em- braces travellers’ samples and some few seconds from Ameri- | ca’s foremost hatters. size in every model. Special Price | on New Glovess 2-00 | The best glove value in New | York is this special Cape Tan. | made especially for SmithGray | & Co. from selected skins, sil sewed, in dark, medium and light shades; would be anexcel- | lent. value even at 1.50, | Smith Gr Two Brooklyn Stores: Fulton St. at Flatbush Av. Broadway at Bedford Av. Saag oeaalaeojolalalaalejelalay Surith Corauye(. Foremost Clothiers Since 1845 The assortment 1s better than at any other time, so come early. talled| for workaanihip end ft—reqularly 6.30, 40d 118.50 Suits suits. comprehensive showing of model sin many son. cial pricing is that leuperiority |, the savi S Tooth Powder idl reserves and beau- \tfes the teeth and imparts organization permit. set your standard of excel- ame holds good Final Clearance of all Our Light and Medium Weight Suits These are the last days for these tremendous savings. Act NOW. Suits—values to 27.50 2.90 Suits—values to 37.50 e Suits—values to 45.00 25.00 Boys’ Suits for Fall Double Breasted Suits of light and dark mixed cassimeres and cheviots; unex- Russian and Sailor Blouse Suits of blue serge and fancy mixed cheviots, made in thu popular tallltary or bllor collar effects, usually 6.50. Hed ® Russian, Sailor, Norfolk and Double Breasted Suite in aray_er_brown mix tweedr—regular value 1 Del Dd Double’ Breasted in new Fall ang! of brown and gray velours, also plai blue and invisib rerges-—usvally 10 00and 12304 ©O An Exceedingly Opportune Shirt Occasion 2.50 values, In liberal assortment are the famous Bates-Street, Cluett and Savoy Shirts, as well as a gener- ous contribution of our own custom tailored shirts. ay & Co. Two New York Stores: Broadway at Warren St., Acrom frum City Hall, SthAv., Bet. 27th& 28thSts, FREE | (a7a-a76 East 149th Street | Next Door to Post Olfice THE EASIEST PAYMENT HOUSE IN N.Y,’ ST.1 DOOR WEST OF vbcO EVEY LvCudy Coll 10 TO 1S MINUTES FROM ANYWHERE AUMANN’S AT 149 MST. ENTRANCE OF SUBWAY OR ELEVATED | Th.s Imperiat Leather Couch FREE With CASH or CREDIT Purchases This Brass Bed fy Hogular Weie, $15. BRASS BED Absolutely FREE With Every Purchase of $75 ¥ Salus uays Luu 10 fal i el fal | (2) WORLD, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1911. at $2.95. ee. GIMBELS | Store Closes Daily at 6 P. M “Yes, It’s September Fifteenth, And the NEW SUIT Must Be Bought” It will be an easy task—unless you find it hard to decide upon what you like best, among so many varieties of excellence, Gimbe! Clothing is always distinguished by unusual smart- ness in the tailoring, and exceptional character in the fabrics, This year the tailors have achieved more graceful lines than ever, making it more than ever necessary to put in good tailor- ing. We have been favored with many compliments for our new Autumn Clothing. Perhaps you'll favor us with frank criticism, Certainly the collection is one that well-dressed men cannot afford to overlook, Suits and Overcoats come from several of the world’s greatest wholesale tailors, Fubrics are choicest selections from foreign and American mills. Styles are irreproachably correct. And Gimbel Clothing is already famous for its perfect fit, with few alterations. Men of discrimination are especially invited to examine the new Suits and Overcoats, today. Sack Suits, $15 to $48 ; Overcoats, $16 to $65 Many men like medium-weight Suits right up tosnow-time. They'll a) preciate the evonomy of selecting from a rather good collection of our $18 to $25 Sun mer Suits at $11.75, Fall-weigh: Raglan Overcoats algo at $11.75, were $18 to $22. 4th Floor Each Day Enriches the Display of GIMBEL $18.75 $19.75 $7.60 Children’s Regulation Dresses at $7.50 One-piece Sailor Dresses of blue ®, tril i braid; emblems embroidered in red. Full Wilted autre, we ly bes Children’s Dresses of galatea, serge and velvet, at $2.60 to Evening Frocks of marguisette and chiffon, $14. j.60, ‘ Children's Coats, $5 to $40. ‘is TS 10 BERG Misses’ Reversible Coats at $19.75 Of stylish double-faced material, in gray, Oxford, blue and brown, with striped face in harmonizing color. New round collar; deep, wide revers; large patch pockets, Sizes 14 to 18. Pretty Hats For Little Girls | So many new styles that a mother is to be forgiven for not being able to make up her mind at once which is the most. becoming to her little daughter, There are velour, beaver and soft felt Hats, in Holland and Normandy pokes and hoods, pointed-crown sailors and many other shapes, trimmed in charming S& fashion with ribbons, silks, worsted, flowers and saucy bunches of barnyard feathers. All colors, besides white and black, From Paris come exclusive models by children’s modistes, such as Madame Ipynx, Valentine About, Mme. Alexan- der and others, Prices Are $5 to $22.50 Among the wide range of Untrimmed Hats are models in felt, chenilles velvet, velour, plush and other wanted materials, Prices «re $1.26 to $9.76, and trimming 1s made easy by means of the Gimbel No-Charge Trimming Service | which trims without cost Hats which, with their trimmings, are purchased | in the Gimbel Millinery Salons. Main and Third Floois | Gymnasium Suits for Girls With the beginn ing of school come “Gym” work and basket- ball. We have Gymnasium Suits in ‘several well-designed | styles for girls, that permit absolute freedom of movement, and are at the same t ime unique and jaunty in appearance. | They are mate of blue and black serge, the style at $6.69 with sailor collar and red em)roidered stars; also in maroon, at $6.69, with braid trim- mig and te; at $3.60 in Mi Idy style. Other Gymnasium Suits $2.76 to $7.60, Serge Bloomers in black and blue, Thid Floor | BROADWAY “Boy Scouts” Shoes | Offers this special for Saturday: GIMBEL B Many New Coats Of Double-faced Fabrics Of the coats of the hour with their sensible, com- fortable aspect, and their thick, warm, double-faced fabrics, we are showing an almost bewildering col- lection of flew Gimbel styles, which runin price all the way from $16.75 to $110. The very original Coat illustrated is of double. faced cloth in smart com- binations of Bia ant purple, black-and-blue, rown - and - green and blue. and - gray. Large square cape collar, which can be fastened closely around neck if desired, and deep cuffs, of reverse side of material. ‘The coat buttons in the back as well as in the front, with large buttons; and the effect is distinctly novel. 6. Handsome Coats in ki- mono cut are made of gray mixed material, with . navy blue back, which is used for the cuffs and large patch pockets, $29.60. The favorite Polo Coats in a new style with either kimono or mannish sleeves, belt and large patch pockets, and buttoning closely at the neck, in tan cloth, are $19.60. ‘The new “Twincote,” which may be worn with either side out ~in two-color combinations, is an exclusive Gimbel model, at the special price of $14.75. Third Floor Men’s and Women’s Hosiery Gimbel readiness for Fall and Winter is broadly reflected in these splendid Hosiery stocks, Every desirable sort from the plain, staple cotton and lisle thread Hosiery, to the most elabo- rate hand-embroidered silk or laee-inserted Hosiery is repre- sented. Every quality has been specially selected, and ui compari- son with other Hosiery soldat the same price. Bonn | arava large hood collar, deep At 36c a pair, 6 pairs for $1.90--Women’s Imported Stockings of lus rom silk lisle, raediorn weight, with duplex tops, heels and toon tb black and tan, At $1 8 pair—Women’s $1.50 Pure Silk Stocki if * black, with high spliced heels and renoreed tae, eon Seon eee t ® peir—Men's ure Silk Socks, in black, ke, purple, rose, cadet blue, dark and bargundys erm 1 bine mmole, paren re e 9 ® b) Misses’ and Girls Fall Apparel It frequently takes the first week of schol to determine in the mother’s mind exactly what her little daughter needs in the way of School and Dresses, and Warm Coats. This collec- tion of Autumn Clothes for the School Girl has been growing better every day; and tomorrow we to be kept very busy fitting out the little gir! and their older sisters—the juniors an young women. As thousands of mothers in and arounc New York already know, Gimbel styles are notable for their beauty, their originality and their a) Tortie oat Lf their al Megha fry Me e resen| jurpasses we have hil maak: We illustrate four Road examples: # Girls’ Junior Suits at $18.75 Smartly made of black broadcloth in Empire effect, with round sailor collar of satin with shawl effect in front, fastened with two frogs. Pointed overlay of King’s blue velvet with tassel. Skirt with panal back and front, trimmed with buttons. Sizes 13, 16 and 17. Other Junior Suits at $1) Junior Dresses at $7.60 t Junior Coats at $9.75 to Misses’ Serge Dresses at $15 Of good quality, in blue or black; round sailor collar of black satin, with wide revers of colored satin, and black velvet ribbon; white lace yoke, satin girdle and sash. Sizes 14 to 18, Misses’ Dresses for street wear of serge, satin and velvet, at $10 to fternoon and evening wear, of crene meteor and chiffon, at $22.60 Misses’ Coats in many appropriately girlish styles, at $16.60 to 930. Misses’ Tailored Suits at §16.60 to $125. Third Floor * For Energetic Boys _ The livelier the boy, the better he will like “Boy Scouts” Shoes, for they are built especially for boys who like to run and jump and play football, and all that sort of thing, for they are made of soft, but tough elkskin, and very easy on the feet. Even the dress shoes, while more stylish, are very comfortable indeed. And the economical side of the matter mi a hit with parents who fre quently find their children’s shoe bills pretty high. “Boy Scouts’ Shoes are sold in New York only at Gimbels; and a ‘‘good luck" coin comes with every pair of the genuine, Price of Se#vice Shoes, sizes 9 to 1844, is $2; 1 to 544, $2.60. Dress Shoes in tan or black calfskin and patent leather, $2.60 and $3 @ pair. Second Floor The Gimbel ;5%%5 Candy Store Mo!s*ses Peanut-Butter Puffs, a dainty, delicious, crispy candy a. only 26¢ the box. Of course, this is absolutely pure, coming from the “pure food’’ candy store Just as Doctor Wiley guards the nation’s health in the preparation and sale of food products, so we guard your health as regards confections, in our restaurant, and wherever we handle food products. Isn’t this worth your careful consideration and pat ROTHERS NEW YORK THIRTY-THIRD ST. Mishwed