The evening world. Newspaper, February 12, 1913, Page 11

gsr OF 1799 ~ WINS $2,000 FOR ~—PENNILESS WIDOW, Amasa Jenkins, sides, MapMaker of Old Days, Shows Uncle | Sam Is Trespasser. ——— ‘The Khost of old Jenkins, Vaid yeart Amasa r In the closing eighteenth century, has of the been haunting Justice Donnelly’s room | In the County Court House for the past | twe daysy To-day it went back whence Hafled grin over ite diaghonous should e ghont of Jemikine had seen a piece of bis handl- Ntedbbee ma he arew of @ partion of Staten Island in 1700—aed to such good effect that a jury awarded « ad widew a werdict of $2,600. ‘The jurors admitted }: but for the| | map made Jenkins 4 yeare they would have been obliged to turn | the widow away withoug @ cent. ‘This was the cace: Paul Ludwig was employed as a painter in 1909 on a Mghthouse and power plant tho Government was bulld- jag, through a contractor, at Tomp- Idneville. He was working on a ladder, wateb broky and he fell twenty feet and was killed. Gis widow was left deetitute, Through Lawyer Ralph Gil- lette she brought suit against the con- wreetors for $10,000. The contractors replied that the land; on which the power house was being | constructed had been sold in 1814 by) Daniel E. Tompkine to the United State Government. ‘Dherefor Mrs. Lud- | wig had no cause of action in the State courts, and sho could not eue tho United States for damages because «| atatute prohibits any one doing work for the Federal Government from col- lecting damages when injured in such service. Attorney Gillette looked up the grant | of the property by Tompkins. The | > \, records showed he had deeded the land | vom a line fifty feet inland from high- water to the low water mark. After twe weeks digging in the County Clerk's offco Mr. Gillette came upon a ma yellowed with age, and caked with dust. He wiped off the inch of grime, and the ghost of Amasa Jenkins rose from | its long sleeping place. Amasa’s map depicted the coast of) Staten Island, where the power house wae being built. Mr. Gillette employed County Surveyor Tomkins—descendant of the man who sold the land to the! Government—to make a new map. Then wo maps, compared, showed con- clusively that the Government with- out process of law had about forty years ayo appropriated State land ly- ing under water, and had constructed a g the reservation be- youa the low water mark, the 1 boundary of the original grant. ‘To the jury Mr. Gillette pointed out) that the ladder on which Ludwig 1 when lie met his death was po whteh the Federal Government had ape | propriated from the State without legal right. Hence Mra. Ludwig had a | fectly valid case in the State courts, And the gladly voted her $2,500 Justice Donnelly interestediy _an- nowaced had it not been” for would | Deen obliged at law to dismiss Mrs, PUTS FIREMEN'S STRIKE PTO ‘INTERESTS THAT ARE HOSTILE 10 WILSON Brotherhood President Declares Railroad Owners Are Playing Politics. that Amasa’s excellent old map he lever, that no atetke will be calted dur- ing this effort at mediation This afternoon the Government med- |store conferred with the ‘They hope to gain concessions that will Preston, who was M land, will leave Princeton this morn- "Ourter, present of the Brother- host of Locomotive Firemen and En- @inemen, this afternoon reiterated his charge that the threatened strike of the railway firement will be directly charge- able to a Wall street plot to embarruss Woodrow Wilson the moment he us sumes the Presidency. “The, people who own the railroads," declardd Carter, “have determined to put fear in the heart of Wilaon the minute he takes office, and the present situation is one of the ways they fn- ten@ to do it. The railroads are trying 9 force us to a position where we must Noolare the strike, and there ts but one motive-they want to ‘Ket’ Wilson.” Apparently there was to-day little real progress toward bringing the rail- yoad managers and the union leaders to \ point of agreement, With the ad- vent of Judge Martin A, Knapp of the Commerce Court, and @, W. W. Hanger, Acting Commissioner of Labor, there was hope on hoth’sides, Judge Knapp Hanger oMelal arbitrators inder the Erdman law, They conferred with President Carter and hia asso- a nferees would how: wre th Gentle and Sure You,’ also, should give ‘ap- proval to this efficient family remedy—your bowels will be regulated so surely and safely ; your liver stimulated; your digestion so improved by ing to spend thelr honeyn mond, Fla. ARREST POLICEMAN nagers, aver a walkout and provide @ meeting AND PHYSICIAN ON Hal uperation Avchiaeld Betty cf] While on ost In Hath Beach findeay ground for arbitratio No. ali Manhattan avenue, Manhattan, | met Mins a bright, handsome _ GIRL’S DYING STORY.) ina Mounier Potceman Jota Lar Birl, and guined her conidence ing to Florida, —e-- of the Rath Beach, Brooklyn, atation,| On Feb. 1, Mies Thomas, who had] o Prot ernewes . Preston jr. and Mra.| May Frances Thomas, twenty years] are locked up in West Side Police Ceurt] been in an almost hysterical condition| tut und peritonitis Grover Cleve-| old, a daughter of Detective Al Thomas, attached to the staff of the District- H. Macy & Co.'s Attractions Are Their Macys ~ BRACELET Watches ae T Watches egular Macy SAVINGS To secure for you the remark- able savings shown in the prices below we purchased the mount- . ings, movements and diamonds separately, at first hand, both here and abroad, and assembled them in our own completely fitted workrooms on the premises. These Watches, either plain or diamond-mounted, are made in: Golds vied Gun Melal Niello __ Sterling Silver 10-4. Gold 14-kt, Gold 18-ht, Gold These movements are American and Swiss lever. We make good any defects for one and two years after date of purchase. Shapes are; Oval Round —_ Oclagonal Tonneau _—_— Novelty and are mountéd on leather wristlets and on extension bracelets. At Sterling sliver Watches| Ay . Platinum — Bracelets ; $5.89 | (and bracelet), — fitted “ At_$199.00 | and Watches; very with 7-Jewel Swiss stem-wind and|tiny round shape. Fitted with extra stem-set_ movement quality 17-jewel Geneva lever move- At $7.49 | Enamel, sterling silver | ment. ——— Watches (and bracelet), fitted with 7-jewel Swiss stem- wind At $209.00 | and stem-set movement. gall KeaiaA At Solid 10-karat gold) $8.89 Watches (on leather Strap), fitted with a small 7-jewel Swiss movement, white dial. Platinum Platinum Bracelets and Watches; | small, round shape, mounted with % !rose diamonds, and fitted with 15- jewel Geneva movement. At_$227.00 | Platinum — Watches At $22 and Bracelets; very small octagon shape; fitted with tiny 18-jewel adjusted Geneva lever movement. itted with American stem- wind and stem-set_movement. AL 12.4! ON 14-karat gold $ 49 | Watches (on leather strap), fitted with a 7-jewel tiny Swiss Plath = Watches t $28) 2 1.00 | and Bracelets very movement. White dial, small octag shape, mounted with Sol 10» kar 1 sose damonds. Fitted with 18- At $19.89 Soke, eh jewel adjusted Geneva lever move- fitted with a tiny-sice 7-jewel Swiss} ment. movement, Gilt or white dial, Solid t4- karat gold] At $321.00 | Pati Ta Gh ereavee ieee: racelet),} yy, diamond shape, mounted ee 4 Aejewel Swiss moves] 54"rose diamonds, and fitted with t Sol andae kane ja ewel adjusted Geneva lever ° arat gold! ment. —-| Watches (and bracelet), | with 17-jewel Waltham move.) At ment; also a very tiny 15-jewel Geneva lever movement. Silver and witite| ™ dials. At $57.50 Solid t4- karat gold At $57.50_ Watches (and bracelet), square or Octagon shape; fitted wit hy va 15-jewel lever movement. At , Solid 14 harat gould * Watches (and. bracelet), val ‘shape, fitted with 15-jewel Geneva movement, At $67.50 Solid 14- karat gold) !5-Jewel Geneva leve ———--—— Watches (and oracelet), | h At $629.00 novel round shape, with square sides; / _ 00 | at gold) Watches Ment "Silver dial ene) VE Moves} and Bracelets; bevel of Watch 5 ved w O fie cut diame At $76.50 Solid 14- het old} zraceict studded with 48 fine cut rose Tong, fancy rerigenae eth ones cated Preset lunonds and 37 apphires. Fitted 15-jewel Geneva movement. Silver dial. A AZEY: werig hee es SPRING Novelties in PETTI- COATS Brilliant colors and clinging materials give the newest Pet coats a decidedly artistic air. Copied from the latest Pari models are the Crepe de Chine Petticoats at $6.49--the straight faa embellished with very graceful wreaths and medallions, in, and-embroidered effects. “In brilliant new shades, in street or evening colors, these are especially smart with the fashionable slashed dresses. At $5. al there are dainty China Silk Petticoats, the eclss scalloped and the panels with bowknot embroidery. Crepe de Chine Petticcats—more elaborate in style-—up to #. 9, 89, Petticoats of Messaline and Chiffon Taffeta, $1.89 (Gold eleewhere for $3.00.) nt ffects in black, changeable and all new plain colors. in pier ak a oats deep flounces, tucked and with sectiona! accordion pleated ruffle. in chiffon tatfeta—Petticoats with side pleated flounces. Petticoats of Messaline and Silk Jersey, $2.79 Several styles in black, ieee ny ail the newest colors—straight cut and with silk underlays. In messaline, with ‘deep 3 side pleated flounce, V- and Van me points and Silk Jersey, with reversed hem or with straight side pleated flounce. In Si sectional deep accordion pleated flounce, tucked and with ruffle at foot Petticoats of Peau de Cy; ne, $3. 96 (Sold elsembere for Changeable and plain colors in heavy straight-line Petticoats with accordion pleat flounce, finely side pleated. LATEST Novelty Meshes in Spring VEILINGS Parisians are wearing the finest, daintiest craquele and hexa- gon meshes with tiny chenille dots -smart but inconspicuous. In the Macy Veiling assortment—these very effective nov- elties of this style—including fancy octagon Veilings with ch nille dot traceries—-fine filet meshes, velvet dotted and Pus net Veilings with fine craquele squares outlined with the tiniest chenille dots. These are typical Macy values at 74 4 yard, Single thread meshes with leaf designs in silk are $1.24, and Watches Platinum and t4- karat gold) Watches shank of Bracelet ned and mounted vith “Ot 1 full cut diamonds and 8 rose amonds Fitted with 15-jewel Gee “ver moveinent. \t_ $549.00 | | Platin mound t4= gold Watches octagon shape, ull cut diamonds Fitted with movement, um and 14- hesand Streets Pouality of peau de cygne; tlounce, also with sectional at $1.96 shadow and Shetland lace Veilings are in floral, leaf any butterfly designs. “Magpie” Maline Veilings 23c to 59¢, White Shetland Vei a Yard. The new omen meshes in th is Very novel effects, with fine maline| soft, washable veiling, width 18 inches. mesh and designs outlined with fine! te these the 1 Vi Bike “lic ted’"in clamond"or| Po camaerey te Sr, the Stal Vole. octagon patterns. ings—in all the favored meshes . 1» 29, 39¢, 47 Main Fi.. Bway. “THE EVENING WORLD, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1918. an ante moter prizon ing the death of the girl. i eee At noon today in the] Detective Al Thomas Hives with his} Lin the offlce of »pal Horpit mily at No. 1688 Sisty-ninth street. | pr veration was nue and Seventh « 1 Reach, Lindsay, a married man, | pers etu ned Lome t¥o peritonitie, the result lived wit hit wife in Wert Klghth | days tate Gravesend, near Avenue 8 Hie | wtroet Friday of last week a hdht bail, on a charge of caus. progressing dition Waa so pre Her ante-| had that she met] M for «ome tine, left he! mortem statement re sturday that police action] Thomas, the name of their vietim was Capt, O'Connor of] not aled by the police authorities. ation and a detective] The death of Mis Thomas opened the way for the prosecution, on @ © of homicide, of Beatty an@ Lin ————_ ‘Trying. (Foom te Washington Star.) “One 0 de most tryin’ people I known of,” sald Cncle Eben, “ie @ man who thinks he's caergetic when he's only jes’ consideration for Detective fidgety.” carious on nevane the Bath Be econsary eh ata hospital and to Lindsay against the polices mut, out of Eight Models of New Blouses 2 Crepe, pg =r and Voile for Blouses that are identical with those selling elsewhere al $2.00. All sizes from 34 te 44 Batiste Blouses Batiste Blouses (Model No. 1) (Model No. 5) A very dainty ite Bulgarian embroid- with square low collar} ery forms the low flat and cuffs of colored voile, Grecian embroidery] collar and square revers of this smart model, and Valenciennes lace trimming. which is of sheer batiste. Voile Blouses (Model No. 2) ; High neck, long-sleeved model with Venise Three other models lace yoke. Insertion and embroidered panels trim the tucked front. Crepe Blouses (Model No. Flat Robesplerre collar and long irilled sleeves; Princess Helene frill at front, closely pleated. Excellent Fe ty alg washable crepe. Voile Blouses (Model No. 4) Panel fronts of embroidery and broad filet in- sertion. High lace collars, colored crystal but-|low square neck and short sleeves edged with tons; long sleeves. Valenciennes lace. Advance ety ea models in many novel styles are on display in the Blouse de- partment, Second Floor, 35th St. At $7.98 there are eighteen very pretty styles in voile and batiste. At $2.97 Bulgarian Blouses with vivid touches of color are of sheer white voile. At $3.79 the new waistcoat Blouses with fancy eponge vestees, or tine batiste Blouses with delicate shadow laces and embroidery trimmings. Embrcid- ered voile in dainty floral pattern is used for Blouses at $4.96. Parisemade Bfouses just received include hand-embroidered, hand-made models with Valenciennes, Cluny, Irish Crochet and Filet laces, at $5.94, $6.24, $8.94 and up to $51.50. Second Floor, 25th at. Hints y PARLOR SUITES 3 & 5 Pieces Macy’s great Mid-Winter Furniture Sale is full of rare opportunities for economies in furnishing any kind of room in any house. Mahogany-finished Parlor Suites at $52.50 Macy's price w sate Fitted with loose cushions and upholstered with green panne velvet. The backs are tufted and the design ts noticeable for the absence of curve: a treatment that gives a very dignified effect. Mahogany-finished Parlor Suites at. $46.50 Macy's price was $50.50 These are in mahogany finish and have cornfortable flat rounded arms and shaped “slat” backs. The arms end in Very individual and distinctive “volutes” ‘in the shape of a swan neck and head, and the feet are cla terr The upholstering is i » velvet. Mahogany-finished Parlor Suites at $45.50 Mah finished Macy's price wan 858.28 P; | psi fi 75, A distinctive effect ts attained by ‘arlor Suites at $75.25 combining flat tops with large lyre- j ve Macy's price wae $85.25 =) shaped panels in the backs. ‘The Seats and backs uphoistered in cushions are loose and the upholstering green panne velvet. he backs are | in grecn panne velvet. The panelled and every piece is beautifully | Chippendale in line. carved. This suite is designed on lines that evidence the beauty of the | continuous curve, Mahogany-finished Parlor Suites at $55. 25 Macy's price was Panel backs and | style are cornbined with top rails hand- ely carved ina “rope” design. The jolstering is green panne velvet and cushions are loose. Mahogany-finished Mahogany-finished Parlor Suites at $52.50 Parlor Suites at $39.50 as oprice war $47.50 Macy's price wan 846.50 nol illustrated) include: Embroidered Veile Blouses With collar of crepe. in fancy colored dotted patterns; short sleeves with cuffs. Voile With low round collar and cuffs of colored voile; crystal buttons to match. Voile Blouses With embroidered panels and tucks at front; Colonial Settees, $21.49 (Macy's price was $28.50), and at $24.49 (Macy's price was $48.75). —_—_—__ Macy's Greater Department of Furniture now occupies the entire Sixth Floor. Three-Piece Suites al greatly reduced prices, each consisting of Sofa, Arm Chair and Arm Rocker, Mahogany-finished Parlor Suites at $87.50 Macy's price was $127.00 The frames are mahogany finish and the loose cushions are upholstered in green panne velvet he backs are panelled and both backs and arms are almost completely covered with delicate carving. _ The feet and legs also show carving in the same design. Mahogany-finished Parlor Suites at $85.25 # 8121.00 tered in gree! pani fe legs arc Mahogany-finished Parlor Suites at $45.50 Macy's price was 858,50 Lach piece has a peculiar cyundrical top rail that is not only handsome, but is very individual. “The feet are in claw design, and the cushions are loose. a feed thar Macks 4 and in feet of * Et soinely patielled. the upholstering piece has a panelled Pack inGiee lyre | is of green pi velvet and each piece pattern,andtherou armsarecarved | is handsomely carved in a conventional In imitation of antique strap work lerf design. Parlor Suites Macy Ww Price 's Price Now Yas $141.00 $152.00 $116.00 $157.00 $52.50 $6 $41.50 $47.50 $60. $39.50 Parlour Suites (5«Piece) al Greal Reductions (Consisling of Sofa, Arm Chair, Arm Rocker and two small chairs.) Parlor Suites at $152.00 Parlor Suites at $167.00 Macy's price was $162.60 Macy's price was 840! 00 y » highly In mahogany fimsh, upholstered] — Inmahogany finish, with elaborate relished, Coverings of damask, panne with figured tapestry. carved designs. velvet, taney and Pia in a wide riety of colorings. signs to cons any finish, Lyte carved Mehoae inish, finely carved, ar igns. covered in eei) panne velvet panne \ wt fe upholstor Price Now $47.25 $45.50 “Odd’’ Arm Chairs and Corner Chairs—Special The Arm Chairs Mahogany finish, covered in tapestry, panne and plush. arved $15.74 Macy's price wa $10.24 Macy's price was | $9.24—Macy” 87.89 Macy's May's Price We Was elour, Some $24 74 price was S074 In mal ‘in floral R. H. Macy & Co.'s Attractions Are Their Low Priese ACY'S Herald Square, Broadway, dthte Sth St. DRAPERY FABRICS Specially Priced, « $1.74 » Armure and Silk Damasks These rich and durable fabrics are admirably adapted for re- Mahe atl Furniture, for Hangings and Draperies, and for Wall overings. The colors are singularly soft and delicate shades of red, Nile green, reseda, rose du Barry, gold and blue. ry piece is priced (yd.) $1.74, but if bought in the regular way Macy's prices would be as follows: by Silk design, Id b ae ee fern on td peed, would Sn Donen, tine Italian ince design, Would & Damask, in a rich antique Lrg mh would-be (yd.) Ik Damask, te Laue XVI. deslen, would be (yd) § Footed Sitk sk, antique effect, would be (yd. Furniture Re-upholstering at Small Buy the materials at Macy's and our expert workmen, located on the Premises in a well-lighted, commodious and sanitary workroom, wil 1 make your furniture equal to new at prices that are Lowest-inethe-City.”” Wf you cannot call in Berson, ‘phone 6100 Greeley and ask for the Up- holstery Department A skilled estimator will call at your request and submit an outline of what Macy's can do for you within any amount you Wish to spend in renovation, Third Fleer, 35th M., Hear. DOG COLLARS, Harness, «., REDUCED Dog Collars of Genuine Leather Trimmed and studded with a and nickel knobs. Most with name plate. At 24c (Macy's price was 49c)| At rae (Macy's price (Macy's price (Macy's price At T4e (Macy's price was $1. 19)) At At 98c (Macy's price was $1.49)! At Dog Harnesses of Black Leather Trimmed with tape or braid, nail-heads and spikes of brass and nickel. Some are lined. At 94c (Macy's price was 98c)| At 98e (Macy's price was $1.49) At $1.98 (Macy's price was $3.49) Chain Dog Leaders, 10c to 4%c | Leather Dog Leaders, 49¢ to 9c Dog Baskets of Selected Reed (Macy's price was $2.97)| At sig (Macy's price was $19.74) 9 (Macy's price was 33.740) \ At 4 (Macy's price was $34.74) Dog Collar Locks, from Se te 10e. Made of brass and nickel. All sizes for all kinds of dogs. Dog Blankets of Broadcloth and Plaid At 98c (Macy's price was $1.44); At m3 48 (Macy's price was $1.98) At 98c (Macy's price was $1.79) | At (Macy's price was $2.49) At $2.49 (Macy's price was $3.59) FURS « HALF Prices The sale continues. Thoroughly dependable Furs of the most popular and desirable pelts, dy up into Coats, Neck Pieces and Muffs of the latest sty Prices are just half what you would have to pay had we bought these furs in the regular way. We pass on to you the savings we effected. Second Fleer. Canned VEGETABLES od FRUITS he dependable quality of Macy Canned Goods is proverbial, Housekeepers will be interested in making selections from this list at special prices, thus providing against emergency and effecting economy at the same time. Fitth Vicor, 38¢h st. id Joreey Tomatoes; packed inNo 2 cans. elsewhere at toe. Pf Peer, Oat was $1.98) ice was $2.49) ice was $4.49) ya st ream Su; ‘Green Mountain” Brand: very fancy elsewhere sale Brand: packed in No. scan. Macy's price was . doin heavy eyrup: packed inNo 2 cked in pure olive oil by Carl Oisen in Mi ‘Our price, this sale White Cloud” Brand Sweet Peas: cvs | T i" 1 Early June can equal quali Lily ‘Whie Br cane, cach, 126) dos = 3 y syrup No. 2'% can joc’, per © finest packed Price: in t-lb tall can: can. 2 Fancy Cut YW No. 2 can: equal quality i can: our price for this sale, percan. . very =k total this? special safe, hee | Hh tu Sliced New heavy syrup: N Isewhere sal Pani ries es a C4 Eee where at age square cans. white or green: our regular price 18, coin large spears, No. 1} square can: white laces spsart No. 954 square con! green. wha Ro bs square ean, L aed I acai tS — a ee