The evening world. Newspaper, August 14, 1912, Page 8

| THE EVENING WORLD, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 1912, SNUG HARBOR GETS. RIGHT 10 DISPOSE OF VAST ESTATE Court Decision Gives Board Permission of Immense Interest to City. $25,000,000 INVOLVED. Means the Development of Big Plot of Land in Heart of New York, The Gatlors’ Snug Harbor has come tnto its own Gupreme Justice Page has Just hand- @4 down @ decision whichy gives the trustess of the institution the right to @ispose of the property tn any manner ‘which they nes fit. No more tmportant Gecision could have been made in the fnterest not only of Sallors' Snug Har- | bor but of the city of New York. ‘The vast domain on Staten Island on ‘which are located the buildings of Sall- ore’ Snug Harvor te but @ drop tn th Qucket of the holdings of the inetitu tos. The original property bequeathed to the decrepit and disabled deep sen fatlors, more than a century ago, by (Robert Richard Randall, is the heart of New York. It is bound east weet by Fourth and Fifth avenues, @outh by Waverley place and Eighth treet and north by Tenth street. ‘Wanamaker's two great wtand on part of it. ‘This land was known in 1801 as Ran- structures \@all’s farm. Robert Richard Randall > ‘was a gentleman of two centurtes ago. He was the son of a pirate, Capt. ‘Thomas Randall. A legitimate privateer, the son called the pirate, Be that as it may, the captain setired @rom the deck of his sea rover Fox and Decame a respectable merchant. He was coxswain of the barge crew of ‘thirteen ship captains who rowed George ‘Washington from Elizabethtown Point to New York for his Jrauguration as first President of the United States. ‘The captain died leaving substantial evidence of his thrift. He left his fam- fly well provided for. To his eon Rob- ert he bequeathed the Minto farm, a Aiistoric landmark of the country’s early etrugsies and history. ‘The son lived the fife of a gentle man. When he drove to town through Bowery Lane he drove behind two «pir ted horses and hed his coachman. Broadway was not then cut through the sandhills, and the merchant little Greamed that his farm, with its apple Blessoms and rows of hollyhocks, was to become the heart of the greatest city in the world One day in May, 1001, the splendid team was sent to town for a doctor, and later for a lawyer. The time had come when the son must sail over the een in the wake of hig pirate father. In memory of the latter the dying farm owner desired to have his farm @onverted into @ home for disabled and Gecrepit old salts, Ile made the gift perpetual. Is OLD FARM NOW WORTH At thet time the property was worth Perhaps $45,000 To-day it is worth at Yeast $25,000,000. Mr. ‘Randall could not have foreseen the wonderful growth of the city, Of ‘the twenty-one acres of property he left five have been condemned for city im- provements. The remainder has been <fmereasing !1 value with each improve- “ean enter who have served five ment. Finally, paradoxical as tt may seem, the growth of the «'ty came to lessen the income of the great estate. The farm had been « residence section, ‘That part of the city became no place for residences and tenants were loath to make improvements or to put up big bulldings on short leases. To hold the an attraction to the rest of the property 1t was nec- eamary to give & lease for 9 years. Tn 1830 the trustees of the Sallors’ Gnug Harbor bought for a song 19 neres along the north shore of Staten Island overlooking the Kill von Kull. ‘They have now 20 acres, While there is nothing in the will of Randall to prevent the acquisition of ™ore property, none of the original acres can be sold. This has brought one of the city’s greatest sections to @ etandstill. He was to test this part of the will that the trustees brought suit against the Attorney-General, asking for tn- @truotions in the handling of the prop- erty. Geven big dulidings had been erected and then the income was in- adequate for further improvements, ‘The Attorney-General asked that the suit be dismissed, as he was in no wise interested. This was done, but the op- portunity of getting a decision as to the status of the trustees was given andé Justice Page was equal to the op- @ case will be appealed courts, so that there may of a comeback. of the Sailors’ Snug Har. yor of New York, the President of the Chamber of Commerce, President and vice-president of the Ma- rime Society, rector of Trinity Church and pastor of the Viret Presbyterian Charch. ‘Bince the establishment of the home 8000 decp water sailors have been ad- mitted. The present em number about 900, The death rate is about eixty a year. In the case of American satlors thore yeare wader the flag. Foreigners must have @ailed under the flag for ten years, With the falling of in the Am @erchant marine the ow estate might in time pass away, fa to become of the » metiy of the Who Can Solve Mystery of Bronx’s Lone Sentinel? GIMBELS | | PICTURE OF THE SOLDIER IN BRON: RIVER. | FIGURE OF SOLDIER ON GUARD MYSTIFIES VISITORS 10 BRON Soldier’s Statue in the River at Wakefield Rouses Interest of Historians, ‘Thousands of Bronxites and others who have visited the city's northern dorough have viewed with intense curt- sity the odd figure of a soldier that stands in the middle of the Bronx River, 200 feet north of the Gun IIill Road Bridge, in the Williamabridge section. The statue is that of @ soldier of the civil war, attired in the regulation uniform of the Union forces, with @ coat, cap 4 cap painted blue. The figure, whose origin a mystery, Is facing north and sta upon a pedes- tal made from Tt ts tn plain view of those who cross the bridge by trolley or on foot and who use tho foot- path of the Bronx Boulevard, that runs along the river's bank. Among historia habitants of the Wakefield sections many theories are rife aa to the origin o tinel of the Bronx Riv matue has come to be called. Every resident of the outlying Bronx hag a different tale to tell. Opposite the statue ts the home of John B, Lazzart, in the monument stone business in Williamsbridge, He said tho image was made some years ago for a Pittsburgh family who intended to put ft on the grave of their son, who was killed in the civil war. The peak of the cap was broken in transportation And the soldier came back to its maker, & Bronx wood cai as “Damaged, not accepted.” Mra, P. Esler of Wakefleld, who collects wartime relics, including cannon and shells, says that story can't be true, because the silent sentinel was guarding the stream when she moved above the Harlem River, aud that was nearly half a century ago. All sorts of funny stories have cropped up by way of suggesting the origin of the statue, some of them having little regard for time or costume, One of them ie that the guardian was placed there by early French aettlers who be Neved that the soldier would fire his musket if a sudden and dangerous rise of the tide took place. Still another is that the statue was planted in the river to scare the British Army on its way to the battle of White Plains, What puszies those who tell this story, how- ‘ever, is the fact that the soldier ts fac ing north, and they declare they know well the invading English forces SITTING ON THE BEACH the Summer blue water, but the Su the glorious sunli ctive to think about, 1 is apt to forget in plexion is aptto suffer, After a morning on the sand there is nothing so soothing VELOGEN * Beauty's Guardian,” Gently rubbed into the skin of face and hands it counteracts the effects of sun and wind and keeps the skin soft, fair and good looki the surf, ite u: Goud after teu Note the feeling of freshuess and cleanliness that follows its use. At all druggists, in collapsible tubes, 25 cents. Better than cold cream, ola same way. as the quaint |~ where the surf rolls up to one’s feet, and | glints down over the) ht that her com- | . After « dip in|! lcame from the south The mere 4etall | of clothes doesn't bother’ them in thelr | theories. , Some old residents with a romantic | turn of mind solemnly assert it was put there to watch for the bodies of a| and his sweetheart who were many years ago. They explain, | further, that the sentinel will give warn- | ing by firing a shot when their bodies show above the sunface, It is probable that Mr. Miller, Bor- ouwh President of the Bronx, and vart- | ous socteties will be asked to look up the history of the mysterious martial sen- inel that 1s puzzling the entire Bronx, An Invitation to Women. The Lydia E. Pinkham Medi- cine Company, of Lynn, Mass., cordially invite any woman inter- ested to call at their laboratory at Lynn, Mass., and see for her- self the care which is taken with the vast correspondence received | $from the: women of this country. No letter or testimonial has ever been made public without the written wish or consent of the writer. No confiderice has ever been violated and never in their. history have they sold or disposed of any of their letters from women, It is fur these reasons that thousands of suffering American Women every year feel free to write Mrs, Pinkham for valu- able advice, which is always given free of charge Special — To-Day and To-Morrow é 17 J ewelled Gold Filled Watches lpr i Dolla | Bold Gk & 4 a Bolld 1s. Gol nm 1 Solid ISK Gold 180 CHARLES A. KEE! lew Yor UNTIL 6 OCLOCE. The BEST Brass Bedsteads We Have Been Able to Find Are Those Which YOU Will Find inthe August FurnitureSale - There is many a Brass Bedstead whose beauty is only ee and which shortly develops fadical defects of character == —but noth- ing of that sort can be found here. Gimbel Brass Bed- ay = steads in America—and from them only. They are not ‘‘assem- bled” Beds, but practically bag ae beginning with the brass tubing up, produced in the factories that make the Beds. Guaranteed? Certainly. Our own guarantee, which is iron- clad, and back of that the guarantee of the maker. They apply to the lacquer as well as to all the details of construction and satisfactory service. Prices for August are exceptionally low, because we made a special price-arrangement with the manufacturers, by which they forego part of their usual profit—as we do—for the dura- tion of this SEMI-ANNUAL FURNITURE SALE. We Illustrate a Remarkable Brass Bedstead at $16, Regularly $25 sett made, with 2-in. round posts, and 1}¢in. Me bo d three 114-in. crossbars in both head and foot b 5 cy mounts. All sizes, in bright, satin or Etruscan finish. At $12.60, regularly $16, Brass Bedsteads with 2-in. continuous 4%-in. fillers, and large mounts, on footposts, all sizes, in bright or satin finish. ‘At $21.60, regularly $30, Brass Bedsteads, with ley tubing, $¢-in. fillers, ea oa square rods across head and foot board. All sizes, bright or satin finish. At $26, regularly $32, Brass Bedsteads in four-posted effects, 2-in. Va and 1},-in. fillers, with ornaments on posts, in all sizes, bright or satin finish. Other Brass Bedsteads $23 Mattresses at $18.75 18 Brass Bedsteads at $12 $30 Mattresses at $22 tile peaeeens at 3 Full-Size Felt Mattresses rass Bedsteads at (0 Brass Bedsteads at $21.60 $10 Felt Mattresses at $7.60 8 Brass Bedsteads at $28 Box Springs rass Bedsteads at Full-size, 64x 76 in. (5 Brass Bedsteads at $33 $10 Bex Springs at 98 0 rings at White Iron Bedsteads Le biccd dite Ue portions Pillows 11 Iron Bedsteads at $ 114 Iron Bedsteads at $12 $1 Pillows at 760 17 Iron Bedsteads at $13.60 Tron Bedsteads at $19 $1 60 Pillows A 41.10 oven Wire Sprin, illows at $1. Wo Springs at 4a.38 es .50 Pillows at $2 .75 Springs at $4 Brass Costumers 7.50 Springs at $6.25 Bright or satin finish 9.00 Springs at $8 $2.50 Brass Costumers at $1.95 Hair Mattresses 42 Ibs., full size, 54x76 in. $20 Mattresres at $15 $3.75 Brass Costumers at $2.96 $5.00 Brass Costumers at $3.95 Sixth Floor Oil Paintings at Half In the August Picture Sale This is the twice-a-year opportunity for which so a people have been waiting, to grace their drawing-rooms wit pictures of artistic worth, at half their usual prices. For we have collected in a special room all Oil Paintings, of our last year’s importation, and marked them at exactly 50 per cent. of their previous prices, which were in themselves very reasonable. me of the prices, new and old, are as follows: $17.50, from $35 $42.60, from $85 $25, from $50 $60, from $100 $30, from $60 $62.50, from $125 $37.60, from $75 $75, from $150 And so on upwards to $425, from $850 These are some of the other remarkable lots of Framed Pictures, which have been so eagerly welcomed by art lovers in this August sale: At 50c “The Six Greatest Moments in a French Prints, in antique frames, eine Life"; Dresden frames, usually $1.26, rt At $1 Mezzotypes, 12x16 in., in antique 25. frames, usually $2. Reproductions of Masterpieces, ia! Carbonettes, in two styles of antique frames, usually $1. frames, 16x20 in., usually $2. Other special groups at $5, $7.60 and $10, regularly $10 to $22.50, in- cluding the most desirable Pictures and Frames that expert skill has been able to gather together. Picture Frames at 35c Each Specially made for us, in various hardwood finishes, also gilt and antique, in sizes from 6x8 in. to 16x20 in., 86¢ each, including glass, reg. 76c to $1. Picture Framing at 40 Per Cent. Discount One of the most attractive features of the August Picture Sale, because it gives the opportunity to save almost half on the cost of framing or reframing pictures and mirrors of which you are fond. Our entire stock of Mouldings—3,000 styles—is included, and the August reduction also applies to glass, mats and labor. We make no charge for the ordinary fitting of pictures. Floor Hand-colored Heads, in fully burn- ished, powdered gold frames, usually 25. What the Home Dressmaker Has Awaited! September Bullerick Patterns The Delineator Butterick Fashions q These helpers and advisers of style will be presented tomorrow morning in our Pattern Section, Second Floor, After a perusal of them the problem of the children’s school clothes and your own wardrobe will no longer remain unsolved, Second Floor “The Catch of the Season’’ yO ad MEN’S UMMER SHIRTS’A\ Two Thousand, at 85c Each (Soft Mercerized Cotton) For $1.50, $1.75 and $2 Grades Five Hundred Only, at $1.45 Each (Silk and Silk-Mixed) For $2.60, $3.50 and Some $5 Grades It is not so much a question of how many Shirts a man needs NOW, but to what extent he can discount his future needs. For the 2500 Shirts in this cracking good offering are well worth putting away for future reference, even if there are no immediate weak spots in a man’s wardrobe. _ THE SHIRTS AT 86c are in soft mercerized cloths, with satin stripe effects, in plain colors, and fsncy weaves. Plain negligee, with turn-back cuffs—all sizes. THE SHIRTS AT $1.46 are of all-silk, and silk-and-linen. The workmanship is on a par with the fine materials. So few there are, that they put a special premium on being prompt tomorrow morning. Main Floor | | | Now--The Finals in These Men’s Pure Silk Socks at 28c and 35c We have called in the remainder of our purchase of every pair of these good Silk Socks that the mill had; and there won’t be any more when these are gone. ‘i At 28c, the Socks are in plain colors, with cotton soles and tops, perfect, and all sizes up to 1214, The Socks at 35c are two-toned, also some in plain black and colors; reinforced toes and heels. Socks that are really worth buying, from the point of view of both looks andservice. Main Floor This Sale of Fine Hand Luggage Was Thrust Upon Us It was none of our seeking, as a matter of fact; but the maker, one of the best—and largest—hearing of the success of the last Gimbel Sale of Hand , felt hurt that we didn’t score an equally successful sale with hts goods. We were so pleased with the Traveling Bags and Suit Cases he offered (which we sell regularly at full prices) and the savings at which it is possible for us to sell them, that we snapped up his offer in a twinkle. And here you have the Hand Luggage, with a good saving on each piece, which you can apply to your other vacation expenses: $7 for $10 Women’s Oxford Bags, double handled, select- ed sole leather, leather lined, sizes 16 and 18 inches. $4.25 for $5 and $6 Suit Cases, strap all around, shirt) ¢7 for $10 English-frame 3 », double bandle, leather fold, steel frames, sizes 24 and 26 inches. , hand-made, sizes 16 and 18 inches. 96.26 for $10 Suit Cases, cowhide, leather and satin] $5 for $7 Oxford Bags, extra full cut, sewed corners, lined, with shirt pockets, regular sizes. bach ee Taper eile, alli hare $7 for $10 to $12 Suit Cases, extra heavy, strap all 6 for $13. jags, sol al sewed, around, reinforced edges and corners, sizes 24 to 28 inches. | leather lined, 20-in. tah, {0r 26:75 Cowhide Suit Cases, sewed edges, trap eee ay ents aie enue cove lent, Bans lastenings, steel frame. , black, leather lined, sewed- $3.60 for $4.50 Cowhide Suit Cases, steel frames, size PR tO Cea hee z licens n 24 inches. ttt B for A Black Walrus Bagg, leather lined, Oxford ¥ Wy inches. Traveling Bags #13 for $16.60 and $18 Oxford Bags, extra full cut, sole for $8 to $9 all-sewed cowhide Bags, full cut Oxford | eather, hand-made, sizes 18 and 20 inches. styles, English plaid linings, sizes 16 to 18 inches. $8.60 for $12 to $13.50 Bags, sole leather, English frame, $4.25 for $5 to $6 cowhide Oxford Bags, fine frames, | double width pockets, sizes 16 to 20 inches. sewed corners and edges, size 16 to 18 inches. ‘ain Floor 2,180 Pairs of Women’s $3.50 to $5 LOW SHOES Are Now $2 a Pair This is the last appearance of these discontinued and broken lines of our Women’s Summer Shoes of $3.50 to $5 grades. For this extremely low price—less than half in most cases—is bound to take them out at the rate of two or three pairs to acustomer. To be exact, the offering is composed as follows: 793 pairs of Women’s Tan Russia Calf and Tan Vici Kid Pumps, Colonials and Oxfords. Good size-ranges. 656 pairs of Women’s White Nu-buck, Ooze, Calfskin and canvas Pumps, Colonials and three-eyelet Blucher Oxfords. Fair size-ranges. _ 621 pairs of Patent Leather Pumps, Colonials and three-eyelet Ties. Good size-ranges. 210. pairs of Gun-metal Calfskin and Vici Kid Pumps, Colonials and Oxfords. Poor size-ranges. Also a few Brown and Gray Satin Co- lonial Ties and Black Corded Silk Pumps and Colonial Ties not included in theabove quantities, Now All at $2. Pair ,.sssiue” $2 A Few “Mahal” and “Tanjore’ ROYAL WILTON RUGS at Good Price-Savings People who know good Rugs appreciate the “Mahal” and “Tanjore” Royal Wiltons fi their durability and their handsome patterns, ‘The mills had too many, and needed room. So we took their surplus to sell at a generous price-concession— 9 x 12 ft. at $25, Usually $35 8 ft. 3 in. x 10 ft. 6 in., $22.50, Usually $32.50 Most of the patterns in this special lot are fine Oriental effects, though there are a few self-tones. Sixth Floor GIMBEL BROTHERS BROAOWAY NEW THIATY-THIRD @T, | = Ss acne, Sunday World Wants Work Wonders cist aii hliec hed aah he | 4 J