The evening world. Newspaper, December 10, 1912, Page 11

Perr CONOR SET ON WHY ABOARD. ~-OFNERNEN John Purroy Mitchel Wonders What “Useful Purpose It Serves. “Why a Boatd of Aldermen?” Muyor Gaynor was asked to answer | the question but the Mayor was not | Prepared or too husy or both. He let the question go by the board, John Purroy Mitchel, President of the he had often wondered at | ¥ whfch broweht the body Into | t Useful purpose the Al- > ™ in the present form of “1 belleve, Mitchel, however,” gaid President ‘that some form of ancient legislation brought the Aldermen into power and they have clung tenaciously to the job ever since.” “That's a funny question,” @ald Alder- | man Frank L. Dowling, leader of the Democratic minority, “The Board of Aldermen is representative of the people —of all the people—and we have been the legisiative branch of the city gov- ernment from the time of its formation, ‘The board does good, substantial work. | ‘The latest w. of $800,000 filled with . Mayor has | eaid some harsh tings about us, but we are not all in the same boat. DOWLING FINDS REASONS THAT SUIT HIM, ne board is here by rea- fon of the State Constitution and the O14 Dongan charter and in the board is reposed the title of the streets and pub- | lic places of the city of New York. Now tien, why ask, ‘Why the Board of Aldermen?’ “Members of our board are hustlers for the people in addition to being the city legisiators. We get the poor fel- low out of hock; help the poor woman and her kids; pay the rent for the needy as we'l as the court fine of the careless, b as many jobs for our wortny Sas possible. I suppose AY not be good reasons for our | to some people, but the fact | remains that we are a chartered body | and therefore cannot be disposed of at | whim or suggestion, We are part} of the Government and a very aubstan- man, who, efter contributing a 2 tial part of It at that.” ————— SWINDLERS GOT $10,000 FOR A TAMMANY HOME THAT DOESNT EXIST, Name of Democratic Society Used to Win Contributions Democrats. From Philip Donohue of Tammany Hall asked the police to-day to arrest two | Ampostors who ‘have been collecting | money for a fictitious “Home for City | Employees and have used the name | of the Tammany Soctety to expedite col- | lections. Mr. Donohue carried to Police Head- quarters @ letter trom Mr. Arthur Selig- for $%, became suspicious and wrote to the Tammany Soctety, giving this version of the visit of. the two collec- tors: “On Nov. 14, two gentlemen came to eee me, explaining that they were ami- fated with Tammany Hall, the one rep- resenting himself as a Mr. Collins, a member or former member of the Legis- and the other showing a shield of @ building inspector. They solicited subscriptions to a Home for City Em- ployees and I gave them a check made out to the order of Mr. R. C. Fleming, treasurer, for $25. z “| afterward became suspicious of matter and decided to eubenit same you, as you would undoubtedly be in ition to ascertain whether these atiemen have been telling the truth. Rerewih attach the cancelled youcher th the endorsement thereon, which help you. Being a Demoorat and jaupporter of the city organization I, course, only want to contribute to oper people.” ™ Pegaid the two men have collected $10,000 in the last few $100 Horm $1 Down $1.00 peexty $140“ $3“ $1.50 “ $199 « $5 “ $2.00 « $240 “$10 “ $2.50 “ Goods Delivered in Unmarked Wagons, Ladies’ and Men’s Suits Coats and Overcoate from 812.00 40. ¥ purchase up to 88 24.00 pown $1-°9 weekly Children’s This vast, roomy, convenient, safe, ely equipped store w&s designed to splendidly, meet the demands of the year’s our doors, but, so intelligently planned are the store arrangements, that there busiest days. The vast throngs pour throug! is far less crowding than in many stores where a half, a third, or even a quarter as many people are served. Come to GIMBELS to Solve Your Christmas Problems— Because of the Courteous, Intelligent, Helpful Because Prices Are Always the AMAMIN Because Every Men’s Neckties \ 65c 100% Dollar Qualit No mistaking the dollarness of these Neckties. All-silk, in a fine ribbed weave that will tie into arich, full knot. A dozen shades—every one of them a favorite. Cut in a full, flowing four-in-hand pay oc na we have never, as a matter of fact, even be- fore in Neckties to sell at a dollar. But these are 65c each! If a man is wise, he’ll buy a himself. If he’s generous, he’! for Christmas. Boxed, of course, if you wish them. Warm Sweaters for Men peed supply for pass some on Main Floor Because of the Magnificent Stocks of Conveniently Displayed Giveable Merchandise. Because of the Vast Streiches of Brilliantly Li ted, Commodious Aisles. ice that Our People Render. lost Moderale, Quality Considered. Because Our Excusively Motor Delivery Insures Safe Home-coming for the Goods Bought. ransaction Must Be Entirely Satisfactory|to You Before We Consider the Goods Sold. But DON’T DELAY NOW. Come TOMORROW—and Come EARLY IN THE DAY. THE Morning Hours are GOLDEN. Ready---The Gimbel CHRISTMAS CANDIES Superintendents of Sunday Schools, committees and others planning Christmas festivals will be glad to know that the Gimbel Christmas Candies are ready. The mix- tures are better and more delicious than ever. Prices 12¢, 16c, 18c and 26¢ Ib. With each purchase of twenty-five pounds, or over, we include two half-pound ay free—in a variety of Christmas designs. ot a bit too early to leave your order now for later delivery. Write, telephone or visit our Special Candy Order Bureau. (Telephone extension 64). Subway aeere, Balcony Pretty Trinkets in Silver And Rhinestones—Inexpensive Our Paris Jewelry Section is rich in them—some cost less than ever just now, too. Hatpins, of sterling silver, pierced, are 26c, instead of 50c. tl Climb into one yourself, if you're going to play golf or go mo- ae nel Hae te to pate. 256, unsally Tee. In acorn, soit tik, toring these cold days. Or, pick one out from this fine collection Powder Boxes, of sterling silver, with puff; special at 860 each. for a man friend who likes to be out-of-doors in Winter. La igtotesieny Co ess era, fades are enw Shakar Knit Sweater, in raroon, gray and white, with collar, #7.60 and 68 | PMG. S Ste cose "ynginn lve, for a double Tow ot cagarction, Rip Medium-weight Sweaters, with collar, 5 pocket or full dress size, at $2, vaielly $3.50. si Coat Sweaters, in gray, cardinal and ‘white, some Shaker Knit, $8 to 98.60 ig onl PERL OpRneesy ANS PARE Ce REE Ra ee eee Sweaters of soft Scotch wool, with collar, in light gray, $7 and $8. Coat | *: Sweaters in greenish gray, $12. Sporting Goods on, Fi Floor ° Advertised so prominently in the Evening World yester- coy and today, in a full assortment of styles. _ They make a fine gift for the man who always shaves himself, gnd who will like being able to do it better and more quickly; and for the inan who has always spent time and money daily getting shaved at the barber’s and who will find that with a Gillette he can do it just as well himself. $5 to $20. Cutlery Section, Main Floor The Man Who Smokes —And how his tribe increases !—will thank you very kindly for some one of the many Smokers’ Articles that we have gathered for his especial benefit. They have various merits to commend them— novelty, usefulness, decora- tiveness; for library table, den or pocket. Among them are many styles of Smokers’ Sets, im- ported, in glass and silver plate, in various combina- tions, for holding cigars and cigarettes,ashesana matches, at $2 to $85. We illustrate a handsome style, with automatic cigar-lighter, $25. Then there are all kinds of Smokers’ Stands, which bring all the paraphernalia for a smoke right to your elbow, you sit in your easy chair. The style illustrated is $2, and | there are others up to $10. Then here are other suggestions from this very complete assortment of gifts for smokers: We Have the “Gillette” Razors Exquisite Conceits of Hand-Em- broidery and Real Laces—These Paris Neckfixings “1 always thought that I could not get Collars and Jabots anywhere except in Paris--because there | was sure Z being able to select from those that were so different---they al- ways seemed as though they were just jor me. But, do you know, I have changed my mind, for I have discovered that 1 can get just such exquisite lechfixings at GIMBELS, and | have more to select from, than in any of the little shops of Paris.” This comment was made by a woman who came at her friend's ion, and who after visiting our Neckfixings Section, quite agreed with her. The Plastron ia newest creation from Paris! It looks like a double bib of hand-embroidered linen, edged with Valenciennes lace. $12.96. Hand-embroidered Collars with jabots, $1.50 to $8.50. ‘Various styles in hand-embroidered Collars with hrlla oF revere, 96.95 to $26.: oint Venise Lace Collars, to $35. Sobemian Lace Collars, $2.25 to $16. As we always have many requests for Turnover Collars and Narrow Cuffs of Carrickmacross to give a dear old lady—we have imported quite a collection at $1.26 to $4.60 a set. v Other Carrickmacross Collars, $8 to $25. Main Floor More of Our Own Importations Of Fine TABLE LINENS Well timed—these new arrivals from Scotland—to assure many a woman who is proud of her home of receiving beautiful damasks for her table. They are of the wonderful Christ- mas stocks in the Gimbel Linen Store. We bought them last Summer, and to duplicate them elsewhere in qualitv—(patterns are mostly exclusive) you would pay from 15 to 20 per cent. more, Pattern Tablesloths and Damasks, for practical everyday use, from 2x2 26; with 22 and 25-inch Napkins lo match, iF pg Clearatte arr leather and Claret Boxes, ry to 910. gprs at Hak avert J ver, to 50, Smoke Consumers, $6. A finer grade, from the same Scotch maker, in seven beautifui circular wa We to $5, Tables, $8 to | Automatic Cigar-Lighters, $1 to | deni from es yards, at 94, to 2)axb yards, at $18.60; and with matching . , al be an be a dozen, Humidors, $2.60 to $100. Rovese ciate: fee ta ag ott cial purchase is of hemmed Napkins of Scotch or Irish damask, Pipes, singly or in sets, 26¢ to $40. Main Floor — | 247in., at $8.76 dozen, neatly Warm Leggings for Little Legs Leggings to match practical a little tot can wear can be found in this fine stock. Among them are Tan Ooze Leggings at $3; Black or ‘Tan Leather at $2.50; Blue or Gray Chinchilla, at $2; White Bear- skin, White Cord or Brown Jersey, at $1.25, $1and 76c. Panta- Leggings, are $1.50 to $3, according to size and style. oie Desirable Gifts in This Christmas Display of Leather Goods characteristic is the wide variety of gift-sugges- Probably its most delightfu tions it holds for so many different people and tastes. serves to illustrate the splendid scope of this Christmas collection: ly every sort of Winter coat that There is a fine showing of the favorite Hemstitched and ‘scl oped Sets, mostly circular. For instance: j Hemstitched Sets, of Scotch damask, in about 50 designs, consisting of one table cloth and a dozen napkins, at $5.60 to $27 set. Round Scalloped Cloths, in about thirty circular patterns, are $8.60 to $12.60 each, with ge to match, at $7 to $16 dozen. pind Poellope ‘ablecloths, 69 inches in diameter, are specially priced each, Another important offering is of Round Scalloped Cloths, 72-i designs, with six 22-in. ‘Napkins to ma‘ch, ina worn cl for $7. And we might give many other examples—but these must suffice. Second Floor at 1 UN several Popular Sheet Music at 9c You play these tunes, you whistle them, you dance to them—or you hear or see other people doing it. And these ure some of the pieces they like best nowadays: When the Midnight Leaves for Alabam. Fascinating Here is a random list, which Choo-Choo Men’s Brush Sets (two flat Brushes in Photograph Frames, colored morocco Oh What @ Beautiful Dream! sole leather case) - - - $2.00 and ecrase leatherette, : - $1.00 ber Row-Row, Hitchy Koo, Cigarette Cases, morocco and seal, $1.50] Waste-Paper Baskets, wicker with ENE veal pipteg ra Envelope Purses, pin seal, 2 - piece colored leather rims, - = (08,76 |. ‘wake Me to that Ouaues Bhora fitting, - - - - - $65.00] Sewing Baskets, wicker and leather, Syncopated Boogie-Boo. Brass Smoking Stands, with removable fitted tops, - - - - $6.00 e Soldier Man lass tray, - - - - $2.00] Bottle Sets, 4 bottles in morocco case, $3.00 ear is G Humidors, Mission or dull mahogany, Attached Writing Cases (fitted), ecrase Det Vaouice ta ae reelain-lined, - - - $5.00 in green, snap lock, - - + $13.60} You Come ana Strot with Me. Smokers’ Sets, nickel and glass, glass Fitted Toilet Cases (for women), cellu- tray, - 5 = = = $12.00 loid fittings, - - - = $10.00 Thermos Bottles, - - - - §$2.60/ Folding ‘Traveling Clocks, colored mo- Traveling Bags, sole leather sewed in rocco leathers, readable dial, - $6.00) 7R/i #?.Ajom frame, leather-lined, - - - §7.60| Wicker Lunch Baskets for motoring, Cola Suit Cases, cowhide, short outside fitted for four persons, - ~- $22.50 . Swans Rose. straps, ° ° : - - $5.00 | Traveling Slippers, soft leatherincases, $1.00 of You. J Manicure Sets, in leather cases, good Collar Bags, pigskin, - - -* $2.00 lipe Tota - quality steel and bone handles, $65.00] Shirt Cases, morocco, hold4 to 6shirts, $6.00 a tle Bump ad Bags, floral designs on white Travelers’ Pillows, soft morocco, re- “Bighth Floor and Subway Store background, > = = = $6,560} movable cover, at Fitted Bags for Men, black walrus,with $6.00 two military brushes, 18-inch size, $26.00] Vachette Leather Meerschaum Pipes, imported, in cases, $6.50 Handbags, nickel Jewel Boxes, removable trays, - - - Bags, red, blue and green, $1.00 nglish morocco, with or silver trimmed $10.00 Main Floor BROADWAY THE EVENING WORLD, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, ~ - aaa a —emmeae | GIMBE L G—The Gift-Seekers’ El Dorado—Efful- gent with the Christmas Spirit | | match, in green or amber, with a very | handsortte cast base. GIMBEL BROTHERS NEW VORK THIRTY-THIRD ST. Your ‘Three Dollars’ May Well Feel Proud When It Comes to Buy Bath Robes Like These Thene fine robes at $8 are made from very goo! qual: ity, blankets, such finish ve. of colors of moat ited; full toy Cloth Bath obes, $2.76 AY good = quality cloth, made with care as to Bnien an merly $3.50; Pajam ieee are ver; able Pajamas, not ox men may rangings. remark- ne would t such good looks and quality at this price,’ The bog made of a nice enders & Garter Sets, 500 This is com! tion net, Consisting of good pair of strong, durable ny el lo 4@ pair of fine garters to @ bow. i Men's Necktie and Hose Sets, 50c ha is another very suitable gift, silk four-in-hand weatt and 1 f lini shade is here for chot ryt nstentne ot te bination is perfect. Women’s Hand- kerchiefs broid: ered Initialled ecru with col- of 6 f The ver frilly requirements. At 600, Jabots beautifully trimmed or velvet, in narrow ‘Mandkerohief ored borders; Sramrook Man 8, wome with all- around ~~ embrokdery, others i mr and lace eige; each At 6c and @1. pandnerohiote | of | Veuise Jabots, in dp.® lainty ribbon box; jabota, Also a full line of other dainty neckwear, moderately priced—from sith, velvet and crepe dé chine bows jd 600 fo plain colored floral design scarfs of crepe de chine al $1. i pe ce eh as dooney at be an: Se This Handsome Four-Piece Shaving Set, $1. An acceptable Christ- mas gift, complete in a satin lined box — two military hair brushes, ebony finish; mug is of ebony-finished —_ porce- lain lined with white; good serviceable brush, Subway Drug Store, Balcony. and with or wide all shades and pretty combinations. white and ecru; stock of the newest French Holiday Footwear ‘The great Subway Shoe Store solves many a gift problem at economical prices for absolutely reliable footwear. We 91.96 ‘These are the new and all atyles—tan cal! gun-metal Sid; button oF laces or eloth ail sisee in overy atyle. = 91.96 nae a wih mee sea eet Tee fe Ribbon-Trimmed Comfs - 91.35 These slippers are made of the best felt; cushioned insole, very ae for house wear; Pink and blue; like fllus- eal louse Slippers - = $1.60 Romeo a ich comen ov a Rg a I Be Men's Everett Slippers - 91.50 Bolla t ‘ 4 fortanls for house ears, “20! VerT com 1) sises, . Indisn Moccasins - ¢2.60 Quite the thing now for indoor wear; Mates with “Altterent colseea “keane ent 0 Dead Samp. Very lowly prhied. tae Be The The lor Mager The same for Child Dainty Neckwear last word in Fashion's stock jabots, silk, satin effects; repe 08 1. Some of these in solid colors, trimmed) with wash ribbon; others aria of paney pat: jel or full shirred New Style House Dresses, $1 Elght preity models te choose from. chambrays or Dutch, round er bigh or three-quarter sleeves. mally well Shadow Lace 91.60 Envelope Hand Bags at $1. purmiarocee ane peal frale leatierce nate frome ent Children’s $1 Handbags et 60c. Imported baga and may be had in all ¢he| now news Ore Inter tetore: Atted with inalde puree and] amelling bottle. Fine Gloria Umbrellas at $2.00. ‘teel frame. in a very large variety handler “ail and Gloria umbrellas tf @ very wide sortment, at $8 to Childr: A very ble STMAS#I HINGS "4 HO y seanon of gift choosing, we must not Blete the facilities of the hi extn Will surely tax the try, erry hoinecomers at closet, vf the spare bway Store, wil pro neaday shoppers. Quadruple-Plated Silverware Fresh stocks just opened—just as new as they are low in price, Toa Sets, 4 vieces, ut $4.60, $6.50, | ¢,, $8 and $10. Toa Sete, 6 pieces, ut $8.60, $16 and rs, formerly pri it 166, y of the festive board and 0 a splendidly complete homefurniohing section moat helpful and economical in providing these itle or big essentials. here a few of the many underpriced features in the echedule of suggestions Gifts for Kitchens and Dining Rooms Pio Servers, nickel frames, Guern- sey ware centers, special at $1. Coasters, with tile and Cg cen- iced from 26c to, 85c, aw Mahogany Tr: size a splendid eortanent of t the many little old over the holl- the aupply o! even jhe sleeping We give jl for Wed- ate Timely Sale of Pi ak sai At Prices Mash Less Than The Satay Pt Gallery is now @.mosi allraclive spol, Compe with its Christmas stocks and holiday display. For convenience we have divided 12416 in | these into four groups. wey vue on 18, ate Coftee Pots, at $2.25, $2.50 | choose from; formerly priced at $6; Group 1 pinay wo Butter Dishes, $1.60, $1.75, $2 | “Pecial at $3. in nickel or cop- | bleck oak frames; sige Laxi?, os to $4, Cheting Dishas, in nickel fe ee. ine Carbens, in 1i¢-in. oak Fern Dishes, $1, $1.25 to $9.76. | Per finish, several handsome #eag™h; | and mission frames; size 8x16. : Bread Trays, 21.69 and 32.25. | sleohol regulat at Han: OMT | Imported French Prints, in ma- Crumb Sota, $1.25 to $4.26. priced at $6; . hoguny finished frames; elightly shop- Syrup Pitcher and Plate, $1.50| Christmas Tree Outfits, a series | worn; size 6. > { and $1.76, of 8 electric lights, which may be con- jutmann’s ‘Five Senses,’ framed . Bugar and Cream Scts, $1.75 | nected with the current or battery: | in 11,-in, mission; size 9x12. ns 10 Fete, ans $1 and $1.76 bays at oe doe Group 2 at $1 ‘asters, 55¢, di aud 31.45. luminum Saucep: he .. ~ Tes Strainers, 3c to Si. picce wet of the "WearrEvet”: 1, 1g, | « Water Coler Pecsimaiies, in @ Subway Store, Balcony |2 and Zhe qt. sizes; formerly ‘$2! 12x80, vy a i i $6 Electric Lamps at $2.95 Very artistic Lampe, of colored glass, in handsome designs, ‘They are com- plete with silk cord, attachment plug | and socket. These are imported to sell for $6. For Wednesday only at $2.96. | Gas L. t $3.75) | betroms ee ee re a besutiead (IE as Lamps at $3.75) ams. astels, } ‘The Axminster Rugs, size 8 ft. 3 | | : ay With art glass shade and fringe to | "10M @ im Femwary $2180, || Gree’ qe i These are com- plete with tubing, goose neck and Brussels and Velvet | 20x30; in contly frames, in incandescent light, $3.75. Cae erly soe to $1.20 ya, | shadow box and glass; #6; $10 to $12 Subway Store, Lower Floor at 60c to B6o ei value. 36c to 460 Oileloth, im full rolls, tits Inexpensive and Dainty Things in Art Needlework , Swiss Dresser Sets, 60c, | White lace trimmed and insertion scarfs und squares, Two -drawer Cretonne Cabinets, glove or handkerchief boxes, each 260. Silk-lined Lambrequins in Persian and floral designs, $3. 27-in. Hand-embroidered Center- piece, 96. Hf Hundreds of daint; things this complete eotan jovelty and beauty at prices. Bubway Store, Lower Floor yd. Full roll. A spectal lot of gloths, 72 4 set, special at $1.36, Brass Smoking Stands on solid brass stands; special at $1.26. Velvet and Axminster Rugs In handsome Oriental designs; very suitable Jor dining rooms, libraries or 60. i try Brussels Rugs, size 9 | | Oll Paintings, inperted, emreqularly $20, wt 914.00. can’ 260 sq. yd. 1.46 Inlaid Linoleum, 85¢ 4). Subway Store, Lower Floor $1.50 & $2 Scarfs & Centerpieces at $1 hand-drawn Japanese Scart $5.76 Damask Sets, $3.50 €2x82 in, Tablecloths, with | dozen napkins to match; Beimask and silver bleached. 97.60 and $8.50 Renaissance and Lace Covers, $5 Cluny lace and Renaissance Table- jovered 2 in diameter, with very | Boxes, size 27x14x14, at $1.60. ntera ant deep $2.76 Veli T remarkable feature of © underpricing. Gubway, Lower Floor, Fruit Subjects, 3-in. mission sweep frames, with burnished ornaments; 5 size 16x20; values $1.50 to $2. i | Group 8 at $2. |. Ete! }» matted in 8-in, Cireassian frye te imitation) frames; sise 6x36 in. | Oleo Fruit Pictures, 3-in. oak, | wilt, lined frame; size 20x28, | Oi Paintings, in gilt frame and _aneneeee - and landscapes; size fore inelosed, 7.50 values for Lo valaee tor ete bo, tore, Balc Table Covers Curtains snd Upholsteries $5 Tapes Table Covers, size 67 in. aq., at $2.78, and A reproduction of Mexican drawn- work, complete set for 2.78. one hun dozen burnt whe, matting- covered removable iy, TB Cover, fringed al} around, each $1.60. $2.26 Scrim Curtains, lace he 9 and insertic oe in white and » per pair, $1.60. 92 Matting. fine heavy quality ve neearanas) Ann Senentae=eaeneeeSeee: SSeS eS ee Rte omepennenaen gerne ene enenenomeaeiper seemenenehernne teers ewer at edges; ‘able Covers, 27x 50'in., each, $1. Sub" ore, Lower Floor sirens shied baie 27%!