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| Ygigpeccnas y erica Girl Tells Why ™ , Polyg amy Has Died Out; Only Old Cases Left rime: r.s'i sin te “Iptoterably Unfair and Unjust'té Women,” De- Peres, Viola Gillette, | Has Ninety-three Uncles and Aunts. | “Impracticable Because! It Assumed the Utter| Extincifon: of Human Selfishness and Human} Cruelty.” ? Marguerite Mooers Marshall. | “As @ woman I feel that polyg- @ Mormon woman's honest analyels of plural marriage. She 1s Miss Viola Gillette, who plays the title Tele in “Iolanthe.” She was born and ®rought up in the shadow of the great temple in Salt Lake City. Her grand- fathers were personal followers of Brig- Ram Young, and one of them, Orson Pratt, was the first man to enter Salt ‘Valley. An uncle, Ben Rich, is in of the Mormon missionary head- @uarters in this city. Akhough Miss Gillette Is a member of the Mormon Church, and the most cor- Gat yelations exist between her and her - pp eed their early theory oe city with remarkable detach- ment and a keen sense of humor, She the oshversation by humming that bit of “Pinafore,” about “Mis ie and bis cousing and his ts, ‘And his sisters and his cousins, whom ‘be reckons up by dozens, amt his aunts: @HE HAS ONLY NINETY-THREE UNCLES AND AUNTS, “2ore truth than poetry in that for me!” ehe laughet. “You see, on one Gide of the family I have fifty-two aunty and uncles. And om the other ede I have forty-one uncles and aunts. Ané as for cousins, I never had time @nough to count ‘em! “I had an invitation a few months ‘ago to attend a reunion of my mother’s family. the Hiches: ‘There were only ‘16,000; We couldn't @nd a bullding to hola us and had to meet on the shores of the Great Bear Lake, in Idaho. And these were a the relatives on my mother's: side, When. Irplay in’ Sat Lake City 1 Tiive two special matinees for my relatives, and even then they can't all hear me.” “Good gracious!" I gasped. It was mete particularly brilliant remark, but what can you expect from a person who has only one uncle, one aunt and one cousin to her name, There's room for my close relatives in one small birch- Dark canoe. “You pet, both ‘my grandfathers were polygamists," -Miss Gillette continued, imperturbably. ‘They belleved in, a largé family circle.” “T+ Wonder heW your grandmothers felt about it?" muned. FIRGT, WIFE URGED SECOND AND BID ‘PROPOSING. “I agked one of them," replied Miss Gilets . “One ay, when my grandmother “L ledked et my grandmother,” ended e . gr wwhter, “and sald, ‘Is it ‘That was one side of it. On the other hand, I know my mother would have been absolutely wretched if my father had taken another wife, though plural maPriages were still performed fm thelr youth, Father never could | | VIOLA GHLETTE him through a napuias catechiom when he returned, I remember heating’ him [tell her he knew with her tempera- ment It would be most unwise for him to contract other domestic obligations, and he had no intention of such a thing, 80 she needn't worry. SUPPOSED TO CONSULT FIRST WIFE ABOUT OTHERS. “One of my uncles was very much in love with his wife and didn’t want any- body else. But she was se reHgious she instated on his raising two families to the' glory of God. He refused untli she | * proposed to a young-woman In his be- halt and actually built And furnighpd a house for No. 2 Then he yielded. But about 2 o'clock In the morning efter the wedding he heard a great thumping on the door of his new house, and when he answered there was my aunt, cry- ing, ‘John! John! Come home! I thought T could stand it, but I can’t!" “A man Was supposed always to con- ult his first wife in choosing the others, and, {f she seriously objected, to refrain from other unions, Of course there were those who didn't Ive up to this {eal* “But how about the girls?" I asked. “Were ‘they allowed ‘to refuse to be- owe **ReLiao ON HER OWN OREAMS AS OMENS. “Certainly. I knew of a Mormon elder who went to a young girl and sald that i and he hoped en. She said, cept you: offer.’ “When Pwas a little girl I was e firm bellever in polygamy,” concluded Miss Gillette, laughing. ‘The children in | Mormon families are nearly always well treated and happy. In the old days | they Visited back and forth among all the wives of their father, calling them ‘aunts.’ But I think there were always unhappy women, although pride induced them to conceal their feelings, amd I am glad the practice is given up.” peed thine WINS $500 BY SWIM. Whitehead Covers 2 1-2 Miles in Sound im ST Minutes. By swimming from Huntington, Le 1, to Port Eaton, « distance of two and a Leg miles, Leo Whitehead yesterday m $00 from E. E. Garretson, propri- Ney of the Huntington Bay Lodge and Casino, formerly the Chateau des Beaux Arts. Whitehead, who covered the distance in 57 minutes and 5 seconds, was accom- panied by Walter Maynard and H. J. Catena in hydroplanes. The swim was laken a the result of a breakfam table Discomfort After Meals coonened with o eae ang ike ae at ae tt errs ort ei have Sih nth fully Fuunees of the loo hatte Smash, Mee arr Hla a wy Gaseoi i {or Piuttcring At tie Hesse ‘or fuffocating ng tions. when In" a Isis jot, ns cehimas as ce Worm inlet ie Tele aa Fever and Dull Pain in io Head, Rermtration. yelowoens of the akin a ‘a ees a Flues ot Heat. "A tow" a d s get Ft atee Beem, of tl! the shove-named orders... Durely Vere ti, conte Lox at di mal WAY é CO. ae adits ba We Sure to Get “Redway’e” Refuse mintitutes, SPECIA Rubberized Raincoats >For Friday and Saturday Only x $12 TO $15 VALUES WF fie Women’s Raglans and Belted Backs. Unusual mixture effects. A dressy coat that will stand hard usage. Splen- Ff ai eae styles. Al to gry 50 $15 values, 7 Men's Raglan and BoxSi proof. to*l5 smal Women’s Linen Dusters "1" 2" backs, plain and mixture effects. Guaranteed L SALE tyles. Belted water- All'l2g $7.50 values, N. W. Corne 22d St. & B’way (Flatiron Bldg.) “WHOLES: ALER TO CONSUMER DIRECT SAVING YOU 10c. A POUND If you want a pure, wholesome, delicious coffee at 10¢ a pound less money than coffee of equal grade sells for at the retailers’ try Gillies’ Broken Coffee, composed of small and broken beans of higher priced e e bd Ey nyu like the price. Eve Is ae just right. Ble: ees Li fresh from | coffees, the most Pog eye! good Coffee ever - Corie bean i roasted e coffee comes e roasting rooms, free fram ‘¢ Mure or foreign substances. It is simply fine TRY AN ORDER ON OUR GUaAnKANIEE We deliver no less than five pounds in Greater New York, ten pounds within fifty miles, and twenty-five pounds anywhere, Sent C ©. D. if desired. "BREE teresting att cont om request, describing all coffees GILLIES COFFEE Co. ween Sark Ph Mateniiened (232-238 Washington St. N.Y.C.° corte ortiande S071 race and Barclay St, Public Service Commissions It's a great public service to search for and promptly recover articles of value that are lost in the streets, tpresres and on the cars of New ork, World “Lost & Found” ads. are “commissions” of New Yorkers to render such valuable service. That these “commissions” are ef- Seventy executed is attested to through many testimonial letters and notes of “thanks,” received at the World office, day by day, from ad- |] vertisers who speedily recovered missin, property through World “Lost & Found” ads. The World accepts “Lost & Found” ads. by ‘phone (call 4000 Beekman), and gives them a circulation in New York City, mornings and Sundays, greater than the Herald, Times, Sun and Tribune COMBINED. BE SURE AND ORDER A WORLD “LOST & FOUND" AD. THE VERY MOMENT THE OCCASION RB+ QUIRES, | | World “Wants” Work Wonders, | eels a ORLD, 7 meeeky FLOR @—— Great Thee Dollar rts News for Frid * No Better Values on Seasonable, Reliable Have Ever Before Been Offered in New York. Come—the Economy Opportunities Are Splendid. J S4Yeans Leadon ORT OL Ori { Women’s Silk Gloves, 50 % Elbow length sleeves, with double tipped fingers. Mo IN NEW ona 1001 edt CENTER: — Wa Women's Sample Gloves, 280 Another Splendid Purchase and Sale of One Thousand: Lt Women’ $*7. 30 t to $9.75 Summer Dresse$ “Bi: and Linde saltable | Wor tret weet, "Avery special Yalos, MERE WORDS cannot do justice to the beauty of these frocks. We could just as well, have ‘made the ‘price $7.50, and even more, and they wauld have sold just as re as BE th be rete ete ce This assemblage of Summer Dresses com- prises the entire stock on hand of a prom- inent manufacturer, who, every season, just about ths time, turns his samples and sur- plus stocks over to us—of course ata con- | sertions of lace and embroidery; ceasion from regular, to enable us to give our | coates effects are also shown. rmabl cn tiiaiertonsh * | THE MATERIALS are the kinds that TIIE MODELS are the amarteat the sea- | will launder well—euch as Ratines, Tiasuse, | ye son has produced—and the kinds that will | Voiles, Linens, in all the new be admirably suited for seashore, country, | stripes and fancy figures. All sizes in mountains or wanes? evenings in town. | lot from $4 to 46 in. bust. Crawferé Co.. Third Fleer. On Gale To-Merrew. A Sensational Event in Men’s ‘His Furnishings! The Greatest Economy Message, We Honestly Believe, That Has Ever Been Sent Out to the Men of New A $50,000 STOCK Mtoret t unquestionably the lowest ever recorded in high-grade haberdas! annals. We won't enter into the of. Bose we collected this woncerful lot of merchandise. We he "t Subeet to explain how we were able to Saale te sensational low we quote. ’ hen ers lot. Levan lignes of cfr - i and mercerized fabrics with eu: milit nny and frogs. Every Ces he os a efets| * mulation wil Made of extra grade heavy muslin, cut extra large and 1 1.60 and $1.75 Soft Cuff Shirts, 95c oe Neatly trimmed’ down front. Sizes 15 to 20. at This eu e catie as lines of of three of the largest Al! desirable colors. medium and large sises, 4,000 Samp! le 50c Neckwear, 25¢ heavy tub and Jap silk tht Ma Ae ed apis Nens ss whe RRL ponders, 28c \oattere: te Teel Be Belts regio p pus hregeaahef ew ptr izelnpon otha! handsome , Venise lace. hite, ecru, light blue and pink. bruidered French batiste On Sale To-Morrow at 14,98 | Dainty creations with individuality in thew, lines; cool, comfortable, such as round neclt, models with airy lace collars; some have fancy revers of silk; others are ‘belted; ine Four of the Medels at 84.05. be as interested as in knowing that the values are true—that the merchandise is new and up-to-date—and that the prices are the most remarkable trade has ever recorded for high-grade wear. 1,500 Suits: Sample Pajamas, 85c 3,000 Men’s 79c and $1 Shirts oe & $2.50 Silk Mixed reale, soisette,|Materials are of 80-count Garners Harmony Per- mined with ped & :20c one a winner. mall, medium and large sises, at 85c. ttached cuffs an: la oy Sc & 65c Muslin Night Shirts, 39¢ | All'coet modeler daw fom Is to 17 nnn, jhiet manufact, Made of Gril Hoon .00 ea aoe aaa, sine ene Wrench culls, All coat Ba fine lige Pere riers sapdela, Not an Rese wt in the lot. 4 Sises 1a to sailor collar, double side pockets and girdle cord to math e of silk: he ii must be to be "ape ate eg meee re (a Eo the day out. The lot includes be ant and domes io 50e Guyet Sw-| 25c + ‘8.95 French Voile Robes'4.95 $1.50 Bathing Suits, 78c light rnd vere in navy etic cut. A Splendid: Assortment of Summer Silks 36-in. Washable 42-in. Flowered 36-in. Washable )Choice at Tub Silks, 49c Chiffon, 49c Habutai, 49c 49e Fr yeteg atbsteg dl ecire Peterll poten hd ead quality Gat ei eon gin en ane yd. 59c ta 70c 23-in. Silk &» Satin Foulards, at 39c. effects. Value 60c, from. Value $1.00. well. Value 66c. £7 Simpson Crawtord Ce., Main Fleer. On fale Te-Merrew, Hand embroidered French batiste robes, voile robes with 12.50 | rich bands of Bohemian and Venise lace, bd Beautiful Shadow Laces that are widths RS to 0 inches and in pat- st terns that were values at Dhar rere of Sonya Chgeaet SE ee eee ee Se ee ssa 3 12 aw b 4] {'. e < 10,000 Pieces of Sample Jewelry D> Not a F god in this lot retailed for less 25¢c¢ than 50c and from that up to $1.25, at You will find La Vallieres, Lorgnette chains, brooches, hat pins, cuff links, scarf pins, sash pins, bar pins, tie clasps, pin sets and other items too numerous to mention in this sale, in fact anything in the jewelry line that you may wish. An enormous variety of designs, plain, engraved and stone set. A detailed description is impossible owing to the enormous quantity and assortment. Extra GF salespeople and tables. eg stain river. On fale To-Morrow. At ett: an at 1 Of rich American Bea‘ — wie, Bint blue. 94.00 Joreey Petticoats ey ee colrmet..-... $2.95 e nen lable Clot #1 Demssk. mercerised, “i eagne ae Aonle aeolian nat eee treme 10c Sheer White Lawn, 64c Excellent for Dresses, Waists, etc. This is a fine quality. bad English Leng 5 Cah, eOHie- | bad nd English Nainseek, fine qual- pure silk ua for women's and and superior finish: In the ad apg Saver dren's wear; 18 yard piece, 95 IE jad pice, pec $1.45 Clearin rye $12.50 Layer Felt pal etn $8. 95 Mattress, ~... #£+=| Rockers....... ; Oncjot the greatést cell- ere that we have had. Turkieh Rocker up: tered = in fenuine el ‘ther. las no equal at the Furniture $17.95 White Enamel Lined Apartment House Refrigerators #314 inches wide, 1644 it across top, and 650 inches high. Ice capacity 70 pounds; for er Majesty” Corsets a And other well known brands. Newest models: sizes 18 to @& ens lvc sie PP eid hpi Rr par toting half hove, of | black, tan, silk, lisle, , lisle thread and fine cotton. alate, gop S5c. grade; 6 pairs for $1. cap and pair at.. anes ' 286 Men’s Im en's $1 to $3.76 Un ee Bee Men's Gotham nainsook, soisette, voile, linen mesh, athletic shirts and drawers, from to $3. roken lots, a Men's White Nainsook athletic | Men's Flex O. Mull (no rosin) ts, ech 3B white athletic shirts and 506 | 18 For 03.00; ene Lig Ths quali saath en's White Dresses, 55¢| Made of fine white lawn and allover embroideries. Caularays Remmpers nadael cag | Chik Sizes 2 to 5 We have 50 of these mattresses; made of pure layers of felt, at $7.95. $25.00 Brass Bed, $12.50 For Friday only we offer this brass hed at this extremely low price. Has \ Z-inch posts in the exact style. Has U five 1-inch fillers, in bright or satin finish, We have just 25 of the beds for $1.25 Misses’ & IT Child’s Roekers at S0c 4 We have just 200 of theme “lefts only sto: Friday's elling; so $Y Children’s Rompers, made of ging ly Wey | come early if you $ 5 | 2 50 fore ‘in So ham, ad ghembray width, finished _ | want one, at... $2}4- in. top, in brown, i? 39 c | ‘ . ean sk fated oa { limit # toa cestomerst... 2 2@! cartimpeen Crowterd Co.. Fifth ‘Fleer, Om fale To-Merrew, send yh # 1 a SIMPSON CRAWFORD CO., SIXTH AVENUE, 19TH TO 20TH ‘STREST Gale Do-Me