The evening world. Newspaper, December 7, 1915, Page 13

ee \ T. wieumu |GIMBELS—The Christmas CONVENTION FG Democrats Seem to Favor 1 Gathering There Early in “June to Nominate Wilson. anor a | | | WASHINGTON, Dec, 7.—St. Louts @ppeared to have the ‘edge’ to-day ‘When the Democratia National Com- thittee met to select the city in which ‘the 1916 convention will be held and formally taunch the new Pressidential campaign. Early Juno is favored as the time for the convention and the Selectiom of the 12th as tho date ap- Peared. probable, although several €ommittes men expressed a prefer-_ @noe for the 19th. Despite the apparent lead gained by | Bt. Louls, the Dallas Delegation kept Up @ vigorous fight up to the hour the @ommittes met. Chicago's campaign was kept more or leas in the dark. Representatives from the three cities Sppeared before the committes armed ‘with certified checks for $100,000, Dal- | Jas threw In an additional $80,000, Politica sissled. That President Witeon will be renominated by ac- clamation was unquestioned by the tio leaders. Interest cen- on the President's prospective Tanning mate. Opposition to Vice Preaident Marshall appeared to be definite. Adoption of a long set of resolutions vigorously endorsing Pres- ident Wilson, the Administration rec- and Congressional achievements was planned. Jt was uncertain ‘whether balloting on the convention city would begin before to-m: . ot Mthe contesting cities and other or- sganizations, including Suffrage and {-Suffrage loaders, promised to cause delay, | —»———_. SWINDLERS USE NAME | OF LAFAYETTE FUND Money Collected for Soldiers’ Char-| ity That Directors Know | Nothing About. | Francis B. Roche, Treasurer of the Lafay Mund, which has sent 43,000 | Kits of underclothes, gloves, muiflers, | eg, to the French soldiers in tho) trenches, sald to-day that he feared a | 2. + wreat number of charitable New| «- Yorkers had been swindled by persons | Who solicited and obta pntribus tions for the fund and ‘opriated the money. he discovery was made by Dewees | No. 1 Brondway, | é i's. XN abort Une Dilworth wae éatiod Gh the | 6 by wOme one Who said he was Mr. Roche and asked it Mr. ebGworth would not subscribe to the} fund. "When Mr, Dilworth readily | agreed the voice replied that a col- | Jector would call | Mr. Dilworth gave his check for $50, the collector reques be made payable to "D. M " Water Mr, Dilworth found that the| check had been cashed and when he| got in touch with Mr. Roche hej Jearned that he had been swindled, Detectives have now been put on the case, ANDREW FREEDMAN BURIED. The funeral of Andrew Freedman, ‘Mnancler and traction magnate and once wner of the Giants, took place thin morning from the apartment} ied for man 8 . ib hee and Forty-ftifth Street. Vides consisted of the simple ritual, conducted by the Rev. Hyman G. Fnelow of the Te sma who offered a prayer of th nehievements of Mr. F <The pallb-earer myer, Theodore Nicoll, Cornelius Vani ene Valentine P. Snyd yan, Valentine P. Snyde Dr. Warren Coleman, H. eleeye, Justice Charles L. farley Platzek, Rich S. Bache and Gorne ftead, owner K Nat, 1 seball Clu phn’ B. ter, ary of the . | Miterment was in m Fields Ceme- | Y. Dr Bulls COUGH SYRUP EWARE of the cough that slowly seats iwelf in the chest. Use the reli+ lable Dr, Bull’s Cough Syrup atonce. Itecon- quers cough and cold, . and allay, suffering on Zak “quickly. Price, 250te Ate ws Thousands Take It, FREETEST Sette stsS. res Sa Now Is the Time | to plan your Winter Holiday} trip. Commence right by read- | ing the Pleasure and Health Re- | sort advertisements in the Daily and Sunday World. No other newspaper offers you the same} number of places to select from. They include Atlantic City, Lake- wood, Westchester Cuba, Florida, — Bermuda, Mount Clemens, Mich.; Hot Springs, , Ark.; Wernersville, North and South Carolina and | other places, ta” Sunday, December 12th, is the date of THE WORLD'S Annual Resort Number. ¥ THE EVENING WORLD, TUESDAY, 6: EMBER 7, 1916, BVERY fleeting hour accentuates the activities of the season at GIMBELS. The Store, tremen- dously busy, responds easily and smoothly to every demand. MORE THAN SIX MILLION DOLLARS’ WORTH OF NEW MERCHANDISE, including comprehensive stocks of specially selected: Dolls, Toys, Books, Games, Slippers, Hosiery, Gloves, Men’s and Women’s Neckwear, Handkerchiefs, Jewelry, Silverware, Toilet Articles, Leather ods, Novelties in Notions, Blouses, Baby Wear, Lingerie, Furs, Art Needlework, Gift Furniture, Rugs, ‘“Innovation’’ Wardrobe Trunks, Art Wares, Fancy China, Housewares, Lamps, Pictures, Fancy Linens and Auto Robes. GIMBELS satisfactorily solves every Christmas problem, The “Lady Dandy” Blouse For 1916 Ready To-morrow for Christmas-Gift Buyers. In an exception- In fine Washable ally fine quality Satin, white or of white Vollte, $2 flesh color, $5 “The essence of smartness” is this Tailleur Blouse. Yes, and it has a jaunty air—thfs lies in the way it fastens, with only two buttons, A Satin Collar on the §2 Blouse Aa white satin Is very Mattering to the complexion, we have had the inside of the collar, which flares about the neck, made of washable satin—and the satin ts continued as @ facing under the bosom, which is indicated by hem- stitching. GIMBELS—Third Floor. The Big Christmas Sale == Women’s and Children’s Handkerchiefs 6c each 9c each 15¢ each Regularly 100 Regularly 12\¢ to 15¢ Regularly 180 to 25 VERY one of these 12,000 Women’s Handkerchiefs is beautifully embroidered—of course, those at 15c have the most elaborate designs. 6 Embroidered Linen Handkerchiefs for 50c ‘Think of it, pure Linen Handkorchiefs, prettily embroidered for less than 90 each, However, we shall not sell less than a box of six, which 1s 50. Boxes of 3 Linen Handkerchiefs, embroidered, 38¢. 6 prettily embroidered Handkerchiefs in a box, 38c—there are only 500 boxes. Lace trimmed Embroidered Handkerchiefs, 3 in a box, 60c. Other gift boxes, containing 4 Embroidered Handkerchiefs, 16c. Boxes of 6 Handker- chiefs, $1 and $1.50, . Children’s 25c to 50c Boxes of Handkerchiefs, 15¢ to 28c 3 Plain white Handkerchiefs in an basis datrrait cr re instead of 3 Embroidered Linen Handkerchiefs in @ box, 2be, instead o! iC, . a 3 Silk “Kewpio” Handkerchiefs in & box, 2Se, Instead of 50c. GIMBELS—Maln Floor Women’s Silk Stockings 68c to $2.75 Pair Gift Gloves for Every- body, $1.50 to $3.50 ONLY « fow examples from our extensive collec- Gowns from a Leading Dressmaker $29.50 $37.50 SPecraL Christmas Purchase that allows a big sav~ tion: . pee! lot. Regularly $47.50 to $55 Regularty $65 to $80 At, $1-tonvour bincc ingrain throm Mik. stock Women’s Tmported Washable White Kid If you were to go to Mada and “ra Gown at a $1 ings, with hand embroidered whi oves, $2 Full pique sewn; 2 ps button clasp. Women's Washable French Doeskin Gloves, $1.50 Two-button clasp; exceptional quality; in white. Men’s Fur-lined Mocha Gloves, $3.60 Pr. In tan and gray. Men's Silk-lined Mocha Gloves, $2 Very dressy gloves; spear point IMB: fabulous price you would not get « e made of more exquisite materials or one that is finished more daintily and thoroughly than any ane. of the dresses in this sale. “2 “Afterhoon Gowns of Chiffon Velret, Faille Silk, Crepe Meteor ond Crepe Chiffon. Dancing Frocks of Broche Chiffon and fine Taffeta As the styles are the “last w of Paris, nearly all of the gowns are trimmed with fur. For instance ress in the centre of the illustration is trimined with, at least, tiv real skunk-—this fur in the same width is now $1.95 a yard. Uusurpassed— Although we have had many sales which were r ‘d-break- ing, we can conservatively say tha rrow’s sale surpasses them. ELS—Third Floor, —Hand ¢mbroidered silk ste At $2.75 Tink or white, with fancy ¢ PN thread silk stockings, At $1.50 Wit. and coors, “°° —B5I ck! . with Hsle t 4 soles, 4 AO 760 Hea areake, nary brus end bronee. Extra Special—Siik Stockings, 68c In black and white, also with double lisle tops and feet; trreguiars of $1 quality. GIMBELS—Maln Floor in black, -Main Floor NOW!—The Great “Innovation” Gift Sale —at savings of $5 to $35 on each trunk, won by very liberal special concessions—of AR VAT ox Wardrobe Trunks A Silverware--Quadruple Plated But in the distinctive designs that make it as effective as sterling silverware. Tea Sets—5 pieces—$17.50 to $60 N “Ifnovation” in gift giving! The ideal trunk for yourself, your friends, the school or college boy or girl—the holiday visit—the trip South—nething could be so welcome or so last ing a reminder of the giver, . ra GIMBELS Is the Only Store in Greater New York where you can buy INNO ATION Tronks ; outside their shop—we aro sole agents and distributors, und It ls owing to the tremendadl valine o business that we do in these Trunks that we can give such values in a piece of merchandise that has Bread Trays, $2.50 to§ 2b. Coffee Machines, $6.75 to $14, set the standard for all-round ¢ nce, A INNO. Casserole Dishes, 8275 to | Gnasng Dishes, $12 $95 INN OVA- $15 INNO: + a dl i 1 Scare | ee anon AIR te Otte 1 rarobe BLO. HOV ward- GVO. HOM «rt-$38.50 Sandwich Trays, $2.50 to 86,75. Frult Dishes, $7.26 to 615, Tranks....:.s+s ° wohe Grapk. ccc robe Trunk ...... INNOVATION Wardrobe Trunks in Advance 1916 Models Made with fine cretonne and moreen lining, improved shoe pockets, and 4 lock to the top drawer. $55 Trunks for........ $42.50 $75 Trunks for...... . $55 = $95 Trunks for $65 $25 to $50 INNOVATION $21 INNOVATION Carry- Combination Hat Trunks, ing Cases of Hats, $10 Toilet Sets—3 pieces—$4.50 to $5.75 Powder Jars, $1.50 to 82. Clothes Brushes, $2. Hair Receivers, $1.50 to 82, | Military Brush Sets, $4.25 to $6.50, GIMBELS--Matn Floor $15 to $25 ‘y or men and women, Hand- Made to hold from 8 to 14 Were $30 to $75 " ef , eae : = ps ¢ somely fintshed in black enamel Women’'sInitial Nightgowns Dea ase in SeAY, SOF Oreante Now, $16 to $36 over & veneer body. Main Floor—Fitth Floor—and Subway Store Extra Selling Space—Extra Sales Force Boxed for Christmas Gifts, $1 oF a fine quality nainsook with imitation Madeira em- broidered y tial letter on front of yoke; neck and sleeves ) 1 with fisheye Va jennes lace; ribbon-run neck and ribbon bows on sleeves, GIMBELS—Second Floor A very and some 10 meet our enormous holiday gift business, Cut Crystal we have prepared what we consider the Lt) in” cf ¢ nost superb show! of Cut Glass we have Domestic” Sewing Machines a De a inrersieree Practical Gifts! GIMBEL 4 for It Is Unsurpassed in New York BROTHERS it BN Chrisunas! NOPE! There will be no shortage of good Cut oy) at ane, Glass at Gimbels this holiday season, such as ty advertised elsewhere as due to the lack of potash. Mayonnaise $3.25. . Fiower Va » 93.50 to 00) Kerry or Fruit Bowls, ! $1.95 | $2.50. ‘i Baskets, $3.50. 1 How! and Stand. Koll Trays, $4.50. $15.00 #, $2.50. Covered Butters, 96.50, Hot thes, 786. E have secured permission on three of the latest 1916 models of the Domestle Mac 1 below their usually r 2 $55 Dol Greater York. je Cabinet Sewing Machines at $45 In handsome Colonial design cases, in ” = ee to match your furniture-—Mahogany, an Walnut, Golden Oak, Early and Funied 50. cama, ke Dishes, $1.00. Mayonnaise Sets, $3.25. SR ance of a mu stile Sewing Machin Drop head models in as ease. All bave the newest Domestie mechanism, ball bearing and very easy running $2 Cash $1 Week No extia charges of any | ind Free instructions at your home if you BF live within Greater New York GIMBELS—Flith Floor, ~ GIMBELS~ Fifth Floor, Broadway and Thirty-third Street: $2.75 to $15. ~ In Toyland—Hints For Good Old Santa HERE are just a few of the wonderful things in the Toy Store—which is not so much a Toy Store as an Interna- tional Toy Ben Pil 100 Filled Baskets For Gifts For tnfants, larger boys and girls, These baskets are filled with dolls, soldiers and soft stuffed, squeaking animals. Blab- orately trimmed with ribbons, satin, pink or blue, These baskets would ordinarily sell for $4, at . 2.95 $7.60 High Standing Baskets Filled with Dolls and Outfits, $6 Including totlet articles, jewelry, ete, Elaborately trim- med and baskets lined throughout. Imported Baby Doll Bassinettes on Stands, $7.60 and $10 Fine fancy willow draped with point d’esprit and dotted mull, Val. lace and satin ribbons, in pink or blue. Flexibie Flyer Sleds and| Doll's English Perambulators Storm King Sleds, from 61 to $2.00 to $6.50 , in wood, $4.00 to $14.50 Baby Sleighs, nicely upbol-|gyogre sham oem Om bar pf A ae to $15)" ‘Skin Rocking Horses, from Sled Ralls, from . .b0¢ to 7ie $9.50 to $16.50, Bled Boxes for Babies, from Skin Swinging Horses, from $2.50 to 88. eo Doll Carriages, in reed, trom | #12 to 81 . ™ | GIMBELS—Fonrth Floor Hob Sieds, with double run- ners and brake, from 88 to 828 Gift Books for Christmas FUUNPREDS upon hundreds await your choice in every section—-and the sections are arranged so that almost at a glance you can decide what to get for saytody, from the baby to the grandfather. Here, for instance, all neatly boxed, are Leather-bound Gilt-top ‘‘Christmas Classics’ at 25c Allg Right With the | Christmas Greetings. | Nuggets from James World. Browning. Van Dyke Allen. Briliiants from Long-| Friend in Need, A.| Real Happine atliow. 1 Van Dyke. Stover riltante from Ten | Friendship. Hmerson.| Rubalyat of Omar o _| a Speech, Khayyam. Aten WP Spirit of Christmas. Brace. atha. Wooing of.| Brooks Irving tallow rT Shanter. mae Belle. Book of Friend- | Hurns. low Py A. Vampire. Kipling. Christmas Chimes. | Little Book of Vi 1) wit of e Mill, Dickens: Field Stevenson. MBELS—Main Floor Men’s Christmas Slippers UT of our enormous holiday stock we select the following —just as suggestions of what awaits you at little prices. Men's “Wel-Bred” Opera Slippers, Black Kidskin, Tan Ru Calf and Brown Seal, Strictly handsewn. None better made. ......ceseeee Men's Black Kid Cavaler “Opera” Slippers in Tan ruse Boot (Hlus- Suede and Tan Rus- trated)... .cecceeeeeeeene $3 BIR iccccsrsorecccess $3 Men's Tan Russia Red Kid Opera “Faust” Slippers ....$3-50 | suppers .. ++ $2.50 Men’s “Alligator” Siip- Black Kid “Romeo” Slip- pers, Kid Lined... i GIMBELS—Second Floor Socks!—The Practical Christmas Gift for Him BSOLUTELY dozens upon dozens of different kinds, from which you can select to sult the taste of the most fastidious malo, Here are some of the specials: Men's Silk Socks, 3 Prs.,|Men'’s Imported Cotton $2.85 Hose at 36c, or 6 Prs., $2 Superior quality pure thread Black only, medium weight, eilk. Medium welght. Black, | full fashioned. white, tan, gray and navy, M Silk Socks at $1.50 Men's Nove'ty Silk Hose,| 1! silk sole and top, heavy 65c thread silk; black, tan, grey Medium weight, excellent | and navy. value. Men’sSilkandFibreHose, Men’s Silk Lisle and Silk 3 Prs. for $1 Socks, 50c; or 6 Prs.,$2.865| Black, grey and navy. Very Black, white, tan, navy and | serviceable qualtty, grey. Medium weight. GIMBELS—Maln Floor pers in Brown.......+5+ ecials That Make Ideal Gifts Men’s Toilet Cases, $6.50 TAN COWHIDE, complete — with seven ebony finished fittings, as filustrated. Black Seal Medicine Cases, $3.50 Each contains ten bot- tles of different siaes, Women's Black Seal Leather Jewel Boxes, $3 Each {s fitted with a tray, moire lined. Women’s Pin Sea! Envelope Bags, $5.95 New strap back handles—metal capped; flowered silk lining. Women's Moire Silk Handbags, $2.95 Pleated Bags, covered frames and jewelled clasps. Mahogany Humidors, $7.50 Each holds 100 cigars; porcelain lined GIMBELS—Main Floor For the Boy—One of These “Scout” Cameras ADE entirely of wood and metal, have automatic shutter for time and Instantaneous exposure, and two view finders for vertical and horizontal pictures, using the regular roll films, so that cameras can bo loaded and unloaded in daylight, No. 2 Scout Cameras (2!4x81{ in.), $1.80 No. 2A Scout Cameras (2!ox414 in,), $2.70 No. 3 Scout Cameras (3!4x414 in.), $3.60, Folding Scout Cameras, listed below, are compact, Nght in weight and strong in construction. Are equipped with Rapid Rectilinear lens, Trio Automatic Shutter, with push cord release. Prices as follows No, 2A Folding Scout (214x414), 69 No. 8A Folding Scout (344x514), $10.80 Photo Albums—a very large assortment of different sizes and styles of cover, from 25¢ to $3. Calendar Mounta from 100 to 80. GIMBELS—Fonrth Floor Store With a Personal Appeal | |.