The evening world. Newspaper, November 26, 1912, Page 16

——_- rer i> “LETTERS VANISH FROM POCKETS O BROKER SUICIDE Detective Says He Saw Them on Charles F. Prehn, but Coroner Found None. Am effort will be made by Coroner Bottshauser to-day to find out what be- Game of several letters, written in fan, which Detective Thomson of the Weet One Hundred and Twenty-fitch @wreet station says were in a pocket of the coat worn by Charles F. Prehn, @vventy years old, a retired broker, who strangio’ himself in his apartment 4 Mo, 18 Claremont avenue yesterday. ‘When Dr. Edgar Ray, Coroner's phy- @elan, examined the body the letters were not there, accomling to the doctor. Detective Thomson said the letters ap- Peared to have been written just before Mr, Prehn killed himself and Coroner ‘Hottzhauser thinks it probable they ex- Plained the suicide. Mr, Prehn, who lived with his wife end his daughter, Edith, had been In Il! health for the past few days, He vis- fted the financial district yesterday to call on his brother, George Prehn, a cotton broker with offices in the Cot- ton Exchange, and on arriving home was much depressed. Mrs. Prehn and ‘Miss Edith went shopping in the after- fon, and on returning home at 6 @’clock found Mr. Prehn dead. To end his life he had tied the cord of Bis bathrobe to the foot of the bed and forming a noore in the loose end he placed it about his neck, Then he threw bis weight on the noose and strangled. George Prehn gaid to-day: “My brother retired from active bust- mess @ year ago and since has lived qdletly with his wife and daughter, en- Joying life an a man of his age should. About a week ago he was taken with geome slight indisposition and because he was not well after a day or two of treatment he became despondent. There was absolutely mo reason for his ending his life, He was very happy in his uv ° 3° home iife and his association with friends. —_———_— TO RAISE $1,000,000 FOR CATHEDRAL NAVE. League of St. John the Divine Gives Pledge to Furnish It fn Four Years. Dean Grosvenor of the Cathedral of Gt. John the Divine declared at a meet- ing of prominent workers of the [pisco- pal Church yesterday afternoon in the Colony Club thet the nave of that structure would have to be built within @ reasonable time if the church was to 40 its duty to the congregation filling the Cathedral every Sunday, Bishop Greer, following him, said the Cathedral, more than any other struc- ture of ite kind, would lend itself to “the new problem that confronts us— the problem of a union, a working ‘anton, between the forces that govern the country and those that mould the common conacience.”” The Cathedral League, under whose auspices the meeting was held, pledged Ateelf to raise $1,000,000 in four years to build the nave. Several well known persons signed contribution cards, but ft was announced the names of donors to the fund would not be made public ‘until the first $260,000 was raised. Haley Fiske was named treasurer of the fund, ‘The only way to find out whether REGALS are the shoes for YOUR feet is to try a pair. Seather to judge Regal leather, or about Ghoemaking to judge Regal workman- @hip. And yet a shoe that has won ever a million steady wearers in a few yeare is worth some of your attention, Come in and try on this pew PANAMA MODEL. Te ie the latest of the peblrl -heel shoe. @ remarkable value. King Calf foe leather un- Black Smooth King Calf Blucher or Button, ee —— —__) —___()__ | ——_—_{-) —__—_(.) —___—_[.j —___—__(.) —__—__(.j —___{.) —_____(.) —| A Thousand New boucle, zihelines, plaid and mixtures, From 8% to 55 bu°t measure; special..... O10 AO Save Your Surety Stamps—$2.50 in Goods Free for a Filled Book (Groceries Excepted) O——== O I Women’s $1.19 Thread Silk Stock- ings, black, white, tan, pair 79c 6th Ave., 20th to 22d St., New York City ey + ()NEILL- Greater and Greater Sale of Women’s New Coats, Suits and Dresses At $17. 50 Each this unprecedented offer. To few words it is and Fifth Avenue models. Women's and Small Women's Women's and Small Women's Women's and All the up to date colors, and sizes from 82 to 55 bust $17.50 special... .. Main Store, Third Floor, In all shadesand sizes. mea' $17.50 | "o: Extra Special—Silk and Cloth Dresses. Several models to choose from, in all up to date colorings and materials, such as charmetfse, crepe meteor, satins, chiffor adcloth, serges, velvets and $14.75 corduroys; values 22.50; special...... Special Exhibit and Demonstration of ‘Royal Rochester’ Electrical Appliances Chafing Dishes, Tea and Coffee Sets, Table Grills, Elc., Etc., Electrically Heated. Every hostess wili be interested in these handsome appliances, especially as they are so simple to handle; an ordinary electri: light attachment takes the place of alcohol, matches and trouble. The heat is effective and steady—no danger of the lamp going out at the critical moment. They Soon Save Their Cost in the Current They Save An expert Demonstrator is here to show you fon. Women, deveral models to choo: such as chinchilla, toned diago colors ‘and sizes; value $20.00; sp You must the ordinary ularly linen shade. how many things the Royal Rochester appliauces foot will do for you. and burner. O'Neill Hometurnishings Store—Basement ‘Electrical Eax Boller. | This sale . French China Dinner Sets —_ alue $35 $19.98 A limited quantity of these were?) beautiful French china 100-piece 100 pieces in this Austrian China Dinnerware. Touched with old. Pretty border decorations, Special holiday price......... 5 4 ‘O'Neill ‘Mousetarhishing Store—Hasement $12.98 CAST YOUR VOTE AT ONCE FOR THE SALE YOU MOST DESIRE at Special Bargain Prices. Only one ballot wi first, second and third lowed to each person—please remember this. of goods in which you are especially interestsd MENTION PR Ballot blanks will appear in the Evening World evening until November @0th inclusive. ‘Tell your friends about it and ask them to vote. ager, O'Neill-Adams Co., New York City. 8: O'NEILL-ADAMS CO.: I especially anxious to mentioned on this ballot bolow NAME. ADDRESS $25.00 to $35.00 Are the Usual Prices of Such Handsome Styles. | By making ambitious plans for a _tre- mendous business, making them well in advance of the busy season, making them carefully and with the largest and best | manufacturers—O'Neill’s is able to make Selling the Newest and Smartest Apparel at Wholesalers’ Prices —and Even Less More than that—you can arrange con- venient payments if you desire. Here’s a word or two about some of the new arrivals, many of them are copies and New York adaptations of exclusive foreign corduroy, charmeuse, cloth and chif- All the newest colors and sizes; special $1 7.590 burn brilliantly. finish, all complete like cut. $1.79, special at.......... Candle Lamps, for the ‘Thar f Solid brass stand fitted completely with silk or cuirasses. Regular price $1.79, special at. Gas Table Lamps—Gas table lamps, port- able, with a brass stand. i reen tubing, goose neck, shade, If You Are Waiting for Some Particular Sale Vote for It in O'Neill's “SALES BY REQUEST” O’Neill’s New Sale Plan by which our customers themselves decide what lines of merchandise they would like to buy at Special Sale Prices. The second series of “Sales by Request" will be held on Wednesday, December Fourth. Those items receiving the largest number of votes will be placed on sale Wednesday, December Fourth, ‘There is room on each ballot for Fill out this ballot and Mail it to the Sales by Request Man- vo you announce a special sale of goods name and addross, you are, ready to finished with 25¢ to.... Stocks w: Satin Dutch Coll tached in an endles: of styles; 50¢ to t special at put it into a || 4t-- Special, $1.00 Small Women's Coate—You will find in this unusual | Suite—In the latest and most de- | Dresses—W: : collection coats suitable for all oc- | sirable models—velvet, corduroy, © offer many stylesand | Leutherette, wit casions. Plush broadcloth, two-toned diagonal | materials for choice. Plain and y inkstand, inclosed astrachan, — broa weaves, mannish serges, worsteds. | fancy trimmed models. In velvet, | stamp box, | calendar, etc. value $2. Dolls and You will not hesitate to nap up these Famous “Rayo’’ Lamps at $1.29 not confuse these oil lamps with kind. These are solid brass and We also haye some in nickel Reg- 4 29 ving table. Also beaded shades with 89c Complete with 6 mantle Regular price $4.75. ) 50 beautiful. a clear bell-like ring that te! jetll A Cheerful Guest at the jini ICES. PLEASE. | and Journal every You will gladl; little guest, who will add ing note at the Thanksgiving Dinner, There sists of: 1 Harts Moun- tain Canary, ench one @ sweet singer. 1 Solid Brass Cage. 1 Package Best Seed. 1 Package Gravel Jabots of Net, Shadow Laces, Em- broidered Rabats, Cascades, etc.; some| L SI bo value 84.50 each; nt $2 Writing Cases O'Neill's Big New Department (Main Store, Fifth Floor), devoted oT outfits for this sale, O'Neill Homefurnishing Store—Basement THE EVENING WORLD, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1912. Shopping AMS es to Fill Thanksgiving Needs | Great Valu Garments Have Just Been Added to This Women’s Dressy Neckwear Those exquisitely fashioned little things that dress up the plainest waist or dress in a moment. Perhaps an unexpected caller arrives sometimes; you have on a plain dress — just put on one of these neckpieces and there Longer cgitty Collars, of real Clun: lace, high and low collars; 4 receive, *”' $1.50 ts Attached, with Jabots at- “Y $1.98]! Timely Thanksgiving Suggestions 2,000 Pieces Silverware at 10c Included are silver plated knives, forks and spoons, dessert and table spoons, dinner forks and plain handled knives; Silver Plated Teaspoons, special O'Neill Main Store—Firet Fleer. If You Give Card Parties These suggestions from O'Neill's Stationery Department will be welcome, especially with the lower than usual prices quoted. This Department Is Full of Holiday Gift Ideas $1.00 Playing Card Cases, 39c whist size. oys RRR RRR A Collection of Brilliant Pieces of Cut Glass at $2.98 $3.98 to $4.98 are the usual prices. Just unpacked, new designs, glittering and Cut on heavy crystal blanks with of fine quality. Celery Trays, 8 and 9 inch Salad Bowls, ee tal ik apponeane decora- Bon-Bon kets, Footed Comports, etc. $8.98 to "9 98 $16.98 Austrian China Dinner Sets $4.98 regularly, ‘To-morrow....+.s+seeeeceeeee eens c Cut Glass Relish Dishes, 4 compartment: hand- 'g 5 some cuttings. Value $4.50, special ; 50 Store—Bacement. Thanksgiving Dinner $5 Canary and Brass Cage Outfit, $2.98 fill Hy ly welcome this i a cheer- 500 Each con- are onl & Food Cups, 1 Bird Bath. 1 Cuttle Bone. 1 Cage Bracket. 1 Brass Spring. 1 Cuttle Bone Holder, All for $2.98. Leather Playing Card Cases (assorted shades h | and leather), filled with highly enamelled play- ing cards, gold edges, Center’ Misses’ Chiffon Dancing Frocks, evening shades, special at $13.75 Co. Three of the Many Bargains in Waists of O’Neill’s Now! When our customers desire to replenish their waist drawer whether they see an ad. or not they know that a special that is sure to please awaits them at O'Neill's. $4.95 Black $ 3.9 5 Mourning Waists A very suitable, strictly tailored waist—like illus- tration. Made with rows o tucking and black silk buttons. It is a quiet, ed model with high neck, long sleeves, buttoning in back. $1.50 Pretty Lingerie Waist 98c Very tastefully trimmed with choice A very special value for the lade with high neck and long $2.50 Laces, 50c O'Neill Main Store—First Floor Plaitings of Shadow Pinin Nets, black and white offeets; yard, 2$¢ and 10c Sc Flannel Waist, Special | / $1, $2 and $2.95 | A pretty and comfortable flannel waist, effectively enhanced with either a Robespierre or tailored collar. In plain Skirt models. All are washable, O'Neill Main Store, Third Floor ee You can make many very beautiful gifts out of Fancy Ribbons » roses, hair bandeaux, trimmings for the dressing and you kauow how pretty they are! A special exhibit of made-up pieces will give you practical suggestions And to heip you still more here are some very special prices: 2c Dresden Ribbons, yd.,19c| Striped Ribbons, yd., 29¢ S-inch Dresden ribbon, light and) ginch self-striped ribbon in white, dark combination. jark combination pink and blue, good assortment of 39c Jacquard Ribbons,yd.29¢ patterns. _S:inch Jacquard ribbon’ in white, pink and blue. Narrow Satin Ribbons Per piece of ten yards; No 5, $5c; 9, $3.50 Poker Chip Racks, $2.00 Silk violet | table, ete., Mahogany finish, in- cluding 200 chips, one pack of playing cards and cover. O'Neill Main Store—First Floor, $0c Jacquard Ribbons.yd.39c 64-inch Jacquard ribbon to match] No. 7, 45c; No. above. ON and Suits in the Newest Models Ready to Put On and Wear Regular Values $18.00 to $25.00 $18.00 to $25.00 Fancy Over New English Cut Double-Breasted Suit, Novelty Mixture Coats, Belted-Back Coats, Slender Soft Roll Sack Suit, the Winter Norfolk | Slightly Shaped Top Coats, Regulation Over- Suit, all the regulation Sack Styles, Afternoon | coats, Storm Overcoats, Black Overcoats of all Frock Coats and Vests. All colors $ correct st J] new materials and $ and materials..............+0005 12.50 ee 12.50 colors. Tuxedo and Evening sit taccs: sno corrct now Dress Suits conventional cut; value $12.50 $25; Special at O'Neill's O'Neill's Store for Dad and the Boys, Four Entrances Directly from Sixth Avenue, Boys’ Winter Clothes Values | Chinchilla Reefers | $ 4 98 e $6.50 to Polo Overcoats $7.50 Two Pants Suits Chinchilla Reefers and Polk Overcoats, in Russian, Jack Tar ¥ Boys’ Two-Pants Suits and Polo styles, in the newest In all-wool fancy cheviots and cassi- shades of blue, gray and brown, meres in brown and gray shades, Suits in plain, double-breasted and Norfolk made with flannel lining. Sizes 8 to 10 years. sty’ Both trouser: are full lined. si t * in O87, ate $4.98 Boys’ $8.50 Convertible Collar School Overcoats, $5.98 sin Fancy Gray and Tan Cheviot and Cassimere Overcoats ve belted back and convertible