The evening world. Newspaper, December 12, 1912, Page 11

. ~_ DOWN MOUNTAIN SIDE PETROSINO'S MURDER ORDERED, DECLARES: CONDEMNED SLAYER Powerful Blackmailing Or-! ganization Still Active Here Decreed Death. MONTREA under senten markable which he said that seph Petrosino, the New York Central Office detective muniered in Sicilly three years ago, ‘was killed by the order of a powertul band of Italians who preyed upon their countrymen, and whose practices Pe- ‘twosino had unearthed. (According to Battista, the members of the society which decreed Petrosino’s death were influential citisens of New York, Montreal and Vancouver. His de confession, as he calls it, has been writ- ten out and will be forwarded at once to the Minister of Justice, C. J. Doherty, for investigation. Battista iiys the society, of which he was & membor, had long collected sub- eeriptions from ‘heir countrymen newly @arived in America. ‘The subscribers were tok’, Battista declares, that the money thus obtained was to be sent to the Royal family at Rome. This was mover done, he said; the conspiretors @tvided the money among themselves. Petrosino discovered the conspiracy, Battista adds, and to shut his mouth the society ordered his death. Their or der was carried out, he declares, Battista gives tae names of many per- eons who, he avers, are connected with the organization. It is likely that an inquiry will be started at once to deter- mine if there ie any basis for the accu- eation. Battista 1s soon to die for the mur- der of Salvatore Macuruso, a fellow- countryman, The police say {t ts pos- gible that he has xiven out the names im @ spirit of vengeance. RUNAWAY TRAIN DASHES EIGHT MILES Heavy Freight, with Two En- gines, Strikes Switch and Men Are Buried in Wreck. , CUMBERLAND, Md., Deo, 12.—Rush- ing down the mountainside, gaining speed with every second, @ heavy freight train on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad was wrecked near Glen- cor, Pa, early to-day. Ono unidentified man was taken dead from the wreck- age several hours after the accident, f@Ptrainmen are known to have been in, Wed, two perhaps fatally, and four trainmen are missing. ‘The train, made up of two engines and forty-two cars loaded with coal, had just passed through Manila, Pa., when engineer George Kennell of Rock- wood, Pa., notived the increasing speed. He applied tho brakes and discovered that something had happened. Reallz- ing the train was beyond control he called to his fireman to save himself and jumped. For eight miles the train dashed along, taking all the curves until it reached a sharp curve near Glencoe, There one of the engines left the track and the whole train piled after it, completely blocking the system. pode GUNS OF U. S. BATTLESHIPS BOOM AT MEXICAN PORT. Salutes Exchanged as Minnesota, Kansas, Michigan and South Car- olina Reach Vera Cr ERA CRUZ, Mex., Dee, 12.—The of bls suns of the American ps shortly before eleven o'clock conference with W the America the water f IS GUILTY OF PERJURY. Leng Isinnd Jury. However, Anke for Mercy for Wines, | NN ble he had a couple of S. Hotchkiss, a lawyer Last May a telegray Southampton to James RK. Aarons, of Basthampton, It read “Was shot to-day. Keep eye on §.| He | / Hote Y WORLD'S “TO LET” ADS. Simplify Home-sceking by saving time, teraper and tramping. THE EVENING WORLD, ‘*7T Just Love to Go Through GIMBELS!’’ “They Have Such Beautiful Things, and It’s So Easy To See Them! ”’ No wonder that the young woman was so enthusiastic, for there is a full mile of show case counters, on our Main Floor alone, all lighted by electricity. Where most other stores have to keep their fine things in boxes under the counters, at GIMBELS they are superbly ARRAYED RIGHT BEFORE YOUR EYES, making it wonderfully easy to choose the most charming and the most appropriate gift-things, even without waiting for the help of a salesperson. Now that the bustling days have come, when Christmas gifts just MUST be bought, GIMBELS is a delight to men, women and children. Better Equipped Than Ever Before, in Both Merchandise and Service Hundred of Additional Salespeople Added This Week .°. .*. , GIMBELS---The Store of a Million Many Rich Designs in Silver-Plated Toilet Sets For Tomorrow— A Collection of Distinctive Modes of Women’s Tailored Suits at Especially Advantageous Prices $25, $29.50, $35 and $45 Including the much-sought velveteen, corduroy, broadcloth, serge and velour de laine suits; some at $29.60 are trimmed with fur. Third Floor Silk and Chiffon Scarfs Were Never So Pretty! As Scarfs of gold color are so charming and harmoni- ous with any gown, we shall tell you about one style of meteor that is a deep gold at the sides, and which shades to the lightest tint, and has a center of white, printed in gold—¢4.26. Then there are some of other colors, with gold printed borders, at $4.60. The Chiffon Scarfs are so fine that they are mere Twenty-five patterns, in fact ranging from the absolutely Jain style, which can be handsomely marked with a monogram, Keaatias the silver-plating is so heavy on tne white metal base, to the more elaborate etched, engraved and floral designs. We illustrate a particularly handsome stvle, not too elaborate, the orice of which is $4.60 for Mirror, Brush and Comb. Other piece Sets are priced up to $6.75, and Four-piece Sets from $6.50 to $7.75. All in attractive gift boxes. _ Seige Pieces, matching many of the Toilet Sets, are priced as follows: Cloth Brushes, $2 Manicure Sets, §3.60 to $4.25 wisps of loveliness—those with floral borders start at Hat Brushes, $1.60 Bertie Sees Hots as7.95 $1.60, and we have ail kinds up to $39.60 for those that Powder Jar and Hair Receivers, all Shaving Cup and Brush, $1.60 to are betutifully hand-2mbroidered. Main Floor silver, $2; glass and silver, $1.25. $3.60. Main Floor Gifts from Across the Sea For His Highness he B 4 Vast Realms of Sweetness Unfolded by THE CHRISTMAS CANDY STORE| Might almost _as well try to imagine a Christmas without Santa Claus as without Candy. Fortunately, it’s not necessary to try, for here is the Gimbel Christmas Candy Store ready to furnish delicious and wholesome Candies for the tree, for Sunday-school festivals, the Christmas dinner, or the gift-box of bonbons. 4 For greater convenience, we have established three divisions: The Tea Room Candy Shop Where we show a variety of our finest Candies, including Chocolates and Bonbons, at 89c and $1 Ib. Place Your Candy Orders Now Jordan Almonds, $1.25 Ib.; Caramels, 600 Ib. For Christmas Entertainments Candied Fruit, in 6-lb. wooden boxes, ‘We will receive orders for Candy for Sunday-school festivals, etc., now, for delivery when desired. There | %t 61.76. iced mixtures at 12¢, 16¢, 18¢ and 20¢ Japanese Candied Fruit, 60¢ Ib. And a great variety of charming holiday Candy Boxes, from holly or mistletoe boxes at 30c to a charming Handkerchief Case of padded and hand |) Painted silk, at $6. The Main Candy Store, Subway Balcony Here's a fine assorcmant of Saapping Mottoes and Table Favors, including snowballs, |! holly and oth2r holiday designs, from 6e to a big Santa Claus at $5. Christmas Stockings, filled with toys, from 5¢ to $2. P Chocolate P ints, 10¢ and 25¢ box. ug nne, Famous, Gimbel Chocolates | fiord Candiee tboto 40cib,, Nut Candios, 490th. “De Luxe,” $1 Ib. ‘Toasted Marshmallows, 306 Ib. Special Chocolates, 80c and 406 lb. iinet, Matsaees Riser, 25c Ib. tone Foci Geen Pepe lly ip Als And many other Fruit Flavors, etc., at 180 to 40c Ib, portionate prices. Subway Store, Balcony The Candy Annex in the Auditorium Right in the center of S:nta Claus’ Carnival is a Candy Annex, where many sorts of Candies ar2 sold that the children will yaa like, including many already mentioned. Footwear—French pique, 75¢ to ghth Floor aoe Knitted Worsted, 76¢ to The Christmas Pack in Full Cry [rite orse-snnus ut In the GIMBEL TOY STORE Petticouts—hand-mace, $1.60,to $6.60. Ivory Rattles, 76c. ee Crocheted Sacques, $2.75 and The inquisitive dog has been poking about where he shouldn’t; hence the posi-|| $?-%. decond Floor tions of the hare and the hounds are reversed in the picture. These are certainly hectic times in the Toy Store. Everything has caught the Christmas excitement, from the stateliest doll to the most foolish and irresponsible | mechanical monkey. These are the best of the remaining days in which to get your best view—-and your best choosing —of the wonderful collection of Mechanical Toys Wheeled Toys, Games, Animals, Wooden Toys and Dolls, and ‘heir belongings that, we have been gathering for a year. And let us again emphasize the fact that MORNING HOURS AhE BEST in which to see and to shop. Fourth Floor are specially-priced ; Ib.—all better than ever at their prices. With orders of 26 lbs. or over, we furnish fancy half-pound boxes, in a variety of designs, without charge. Telephone extension, 64—Madison Square, 8200. Subway Balcony Now the wee baby will coo and Lye a great fea oven |} one of these prett; vo} Rattles—and moth yi will be content that her baby darling cannot hurt himself with it. But even if baby is too |] young to appreciate anything more than a rattle, you can still give him the dainty things that help to make him more lovely. Bibs—French hand-embroidered, | | 15c to $4.95; real Irish Lace, $6 to Bas! Princess Lace, $1.25 to Caps of real Irish Lace, $9.76 to $14.75, Bags and Suit Cases Packed Full of Christmas Perhaps you will need a new one yourself to make the Christ- mas trip home. You are more apt to pick out some particularly nice friend or relative on whom to bestow a worth-while present. j And these Traveling Bags and Suit Cases are just that, 2. | Men's Bags, unfitted, $6 to $26 3 | Women's Bags, unfitted, $5 to $20 Men's Bags, fitted, $18 to $86 Women's Bags, fitted, $16.60 to $100 Suit Cases, unfitted, $5 to $30 | Suit Cases, fitted, $21 to $125 Victoria Bags, $16 to $125 Fitted Mot SANTA CLAUS’ CARNIVAL In the Auditorium, Eighth Floor, is a delightful treat for every little boy or girl who has be2n good and deserves a party. Bring the children to see The Store of the Six Polar Bears The Village Fire Brigade The Elephant School ed pil the rest of the amusing Christmas performances that go on in the big uditorum. it Cases, $3 to $16 it Cases, $8 to $65 t3 for Bags, $10 and Main Floor GIMBEL BROADWAY THURSDAY, DECEMBER Gifts om™ne® Chinchilla Overcoats have been specially reduced fill BROTHERS NEW YORK 12, 1912. There's no Gainsaying the Greatness of This CLOTHING OPPORTUNITY The Gimbel quality at ite beet ie represented in these Men’s $25 Suits and $20 Chinchila Overcoats at $12 : ae And every Coat in the collection was a superb valu: al . As shown in the illustration, the model is th and most wanted by well-dressed men, Pe eae eae Coane long snugly warm, snappily stylish, lightweight Winter gue wean sdreuel) ewes Praesent Nn Boe in blues and ys laid lining); tl in- ished ie the best ashore ~! f =the sizes 34 van ee Gimbel $25 Suits Take an Unprecedented Drop to $12 It’s astonishing, we know, and we e t you to be surprised. They cost more—but in goin; tocks figures permi 8 special sale as a value eam : soa Every detail of tailoring ie carried out Just as it should be—hand-turned edges, hand-worked buttonholes, mohair linings, silk sewn, Every fabric is positively all-wool--the newest and smart: patterns and shades. Blues, browns and grays—fine stripes, nn smooth finished, Priestly matched silky-lustre linings. All sizes, Suits of style and character, for which Gimbel Clothes at $25 are famous. Subway Store, Balcony YOUR BOY WANTS AN OVERCOAT {in nt ga oy Fine dressy Coats, warm, strong. tnd contests convertible collar tok. For beet ode woare around, Coats of character and good Youths’ $12 Overcoats, $7.50 Fine warm Overcoats, tull-length, wit! i wanted shades; browns, tans, and ote’ atone oS ee Boys’ $7.50 Fine Quality | Boys’ $5 Suits, with T: hinchilla Coats, $5. || Pairs of Kuickers, $8.28 Blue and gray Polo and Russian m wales cee jodels, waktetly what the boy Mkes=—what wie rents would choo! fine quality Chin. | chilla; sizes 3 to 9 years; lined throughout Goublebrenstee strlen. fon bave 6 to tt with wool {uric and guaranteed to give the Y very best of wenr. bt browns and greys, wabway, Balcony Fur Coats, Neckwear and Muff: Which were made for i i this bul for the Wich See would have been sold long ‘ere 10% to 50% Underprice ‘The makers. simply had tomove them before the holidays, so we PRICES “WiLL GO. UE “ea oon ae eect, cmune down. ‘Tho same high standard of fue, which hee heen “ree the same cuarsntee eve) Polley, (yy! forty years—and at is given with fur ts soldin the ji im ; upstairs salons is given with all furs sold in t] A January Sale in December $65 Marmot Coats, $45 $47.69 Russian Pony Vory fine quality, rich dark Coats, $37.50 ality Russta, brown skins, full length coate, with handsomely ined Tu” one belted backs. ‘ h roll shawl collar and 5 Arctic colanieaae it igen ae ully lined with fine quality of Even Higher Value Than Quoted 75 Carecul Coats, Splendid qualit size (no all sizes. shades. full-length coats; $60 ‘ell fult leces), full- Beautifully ned; many Black For Sete, at $25 Dyed Skunk Sets, at $25 Blu 920 Largo halt-barrel Mutt and aif barrel Muff with animal atone outa: tt, 08 pillow gnimal Meart with heads, tails | nockplecs.’ “This I" apleudid Muff: nicely ned with rich ; will, ka Pointed Manchurian Sets, at $30 handsome Fur; trimmed with tails or Tcoland Fox Sets, at $13.60 Dainty. flutty and becoming, nose from regular reduced from Dyed Skunk Opossum 8) oak OP mt Mult siti neu att 884 pillow Caracul Paw Sets, at $3.95 Dainiy Edna May Tie and largo piliow Muff; very smart ture to wear with plain ‘tailored sult. Gray Manchurian Sets st $8.50 These are’a very beautiful enda big bargain at this price, Lerge shawl and pillow muff; looks very handsome and will give splendid wear and warmth, ft ether plain ef- fect, whilst the Scarf ts a two- oe modol with heads and tails, vase Raccoon Sets, at Animal Scarf with pi- "This tur is very ecarco stock,» $17.5 Belgian Hare Sets, at $7.95 Animal Se J pillow matt at ‘Apocial fare Muff, oxtra large and boau- titul; looks mueh like olack lynx, at 86. Special Table for Fur Pieces at $65 Some of these are odd, others slightly shopworn, but they are all worth at least twice this amount. Values, in fact, range from $10, -$12.50, up to $19.50. Early comers will heve a better opportunity to select sets. Subway Store, Balcony FOOTWEAR—Acceptable and Giveable To se want-v-enything in this very fine asortment of Footwear ler every member of the femily. Men’s House Slippers sty $1.50 Women’s $3 Winter Shoes, $1.96 vio Ribbon-Trimmed Comfys, $1.36 Men’s Indian Moccasins = $2.50 Quite the thing now for pony f J, | Fur-Trimmed Juliettes - 95c With leather sole and heel; in rea, gray. brown and black; iMustrated, Sabway Balcony Forty Holiday Booths Now at Your Disposal Each specializing a selection of suitable Christmas gifts from one or more of the 75 complete sections in the Subway Store, A kaleidoscopic gathering of novel, seasonable ana beautitul gift suggestions, at little pri containing from day to day, in par "s 1 B40, iron, sizes 8 ‘te 11, $1.45. Jewelry Slippe Wor faiste | Mi and Chil- | Leather Goods Picture Frames | Pictures & Mirrors di Women’s Neck- Cutlery Fancy China Toilet Articles wear Fancy Linens | Men's House Coats | Clocks Handkerchiefs Rubbers Gloves Christmas Candics | Bays & Suit Cases | Shoes Sewing Machines Ribbons Art Needlework Lamps and Shades Toys, Dolls, Games | Umbrali Books dt Stationery | Men’: Sweaters Men's Bath Robes Fu Talking Machines Fans Hosiery Men's Neckwear Celluloid Goods THIRTY-THIRD ST. Watches