The evening world. Newspaper, November 12, 1919, Page 11

“MONROE” HOUSE TO BE TORN DOWN -FORNEW BUILDING Sells at fiction for for $138,000 —President Died There Ninety Years Ago. ‘The house in which James Monroe, Pfth President of the United States and author of the Monroe Dictrine, died almost ninety years ago, was sold to-day to a buyer whose purpose, it was announced, is “to improve the “It is understood that the old mansion, now standing at No, 63 Street, will be torn down and that “there will be no sentiment about ” ‘The Monroe house was included in what the auctioneer, Bryan L. Ken- nelly, called “a parcel of 12,000 square feet.” ‘The first bid was $40,000, but this was rejected as a joke. The bid nally accepted was $138,000, andthe Property was knocked down as sold to the Charles F. Noyes Company, No. $2 William Street. Their representa- tive, Joseph BE. Cronan, said the com- pany was buying not for itself but for a client who probably would clear the site and build a modern struc- ture. On the wall of the old building is the tablet placed tHere fourteen years ago by the Women’s Auxiliary of the American Scenic and Historic Preservation Society to recite the achievements of the expounder of the Monroe Doctrine The inscrip- tion reads: In this house died James Monroe, Fifth President of the United States, who proclaimed the Monroe Doctrine, @pon which depends the freedom of THE RVENING WORLD, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER line safety of the United States against foreign aggression. Born ‘Rios athe var Died July 4, 1881. ital Arm: Pi ot ra Sosttaeatal Congress, American Envoy to Great Britain, Sere. cd Spain. Negotiator of Louisiana Purcba. ‘siysanars of State, Secretary of War, twiee Governor of Virginia, twice President of the United States. The “Monroe” house and the one next door were built by Samuel L. Gouverneur shortly after he pur- chased the two lots from Philip! Brasher for $2,159. Gouverneur had married Maria, daughter of Presi- house that went to live fa his declining years. ae MRS. HURTIG’S WILL HOLDS. ‘The will Of Mrs. Sarah Duffy Hurtig, who was the wife of the late Benjamin Hurtig of the theatrical finm of Hurtig) & Seamon, was admitted to probate to- day by Surrogate Strong at Riverhead, ; L, L Mr& Hurtig had a country home A Gt Jaman, Le L, and her New Tork] residence was at No. 646 Riverside vane Ps died March 18, wae 7 yee genes tested by Willi rene % of No. 435 aS the that a inser xu is in existence. jury decided was Properiy ecuted, It is “Saderonced there an 8D fe valued at $76,000 to yen, 000, ‘andthe bulk of it i & friend and companion since childhood, AT YOUR GROCERS Learn to distinguish, by the label and the signa- * ture, the famous Lea forunis —— SAUCE It has been the world’s leading condiment for generations.” LEA:PERRINS the American Republics and SAUCE THE ONLY ORIGINAL WORCESTERSHIRE ‘The Store is closed at 5 P. M. daily GB. Altman & Co. The Fur Department displays Kolinsky Garments Kolinsky Scarfs and Stoles Kolinsky Muffs Pelts of finest quality, exquisitely blended. (Madison Avenue section, Third Floor) oOo The Department for Junior Boys’ Clothing specializes in the correct outfitting of little boys of 3 to 10 years. Every garment in stock represents the con= centrated thought and effort of men and ‘women who have devoted years of earnest endeavor to realizing the needs of the small, Every garment, too, is just what the boy himself will want. active boy. A Special for totmorrow (Thursday) will comprise 200 Junior Suits (3 to 8 years) made of a durable cotton-and- worsted material that at $7.75 each : A Number of Boys’ Hats are now on sale at greatly reduced prices. (Department on the SIXTH FLOOR) \ Offering will stand tubbing. COURT ABSOLVES COLGATE: TRUSTEE IN STOGK SALE Surcharge of $7,253 Arising From| w Depreciation of Securities Re- ie versed by Appellate Division. es. County, on the United States Trust Company, trustee of a $200,000 trust fund, created in hid will by the late James B. Colgate, the soap and per- fume manufacturer, has been reversed by the Appellate Division of preme Court. The decision, by Justice Mills, approves the account in all respects, ed on the ao- of the ti shares road Company which it had pur in 1904 at $144.25 a share. The station of $17,329 partly offact by th: bacription, 1 righ \s tee, as war bis for the deprecia tor of common th road securities under Jate in value, , & from 92 high to 85 iow. a the su- written ON HIS WAY. (Prom the Boaton Transert | ing at this BI ft night? *Ciubman--{'m—hic—eoin" 9 A.M. to 5.30 P.M. | tion of the United States Trust Com: pany in selling on Sept. 24, 1917, 200 of the common *stock of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ri on the investment eof ate ve or le ere wa 0 basis ior. the charge 0: negligence egalnet the trus- nditions were responai- our that rail: that St Po stock ranged Cop (to homing clubman)—Where you | $28,000 GUBA OFFERS MILLIONS FON AN AERIAL POST Announcentent Is Made to Members Here of the Aero Club, representing will be. ard Fagg contesting in the aeria t February duri Cuba Is to appropriate $15,000,000 for airplanes and dirigibles to establish aerial mail lines from Cuba to the United States and other countries, This has been announced at the Aero Club of America by Victor Hugo Barrnaco, Menocal of Cuba. Mr. .Barrnaco also ope that President in prizes to the ing th White Hemmed, Hemst’d, Muslin Sheets Single Three-qts.. Double 1.35 1.60- 2.15 2.50 | Avenue, Jersey City, tails’ «2 Pan-American Aeronautie *Congress in Cuba, that the-aéronautic congress wilt be supplemented *by an interna- ie aircraft exposition, and that Hanalbel J. de Mesa, a Cuban sports- urchased two xixtesn-pass fener rind planes jn France to estab)\sh an aerial transportation line Semcon tuba and the United States. Mr. de Mesa found it imporsible to get deliverics before late next spring from American man- ufacturers, so hé bad to buy in nce. — Woman Killed by Gan. Mrs. Marie Worman, fifty-eight years old, mother of six grownup sons, all Prosperous business men, was found jdead from gas poisoning by her son, Louis, at their home, No. 6¢ Payonia to-day, Death ta believed to have been accidental, Between Fifth and Sixth Avenues Important Sale Thursday of Women’s Fur-collared Coats Regularly sold up to $85.00 $50.00 ' SIZES 34 TO 44. Collars of Taupe Nutria or Sealine. Materials include Silvertone, Wool Velour or Wool Bo- livia; also tailored. models of Bolivia; finished with stitching. All coats handsomely silk lined and warmly interlined. $8.85 pair SECOND FLOOR Straight or simulated wing tips. Remarkable Offerings To-morrow in Women’s and Misses’ Attrattive FALL AND WINTER FOOTWEAR In many instances below present wholesale cost. NUMBER of this season’s new Fall models’ suitable for dress and general wear; fashioned of Seal Brown Kid, Patent Coltskin, Gun- metal or Tan Russia Calfskin, with Cuban or Louis XV heels. styles have Suede tops to match. THE ART NEEDLEWORK SECTION A large assortment of useful and ornamental articles will be offered at special prices suitable for home or gift purposes. Candy or Powder Bowls of metal tapestry Picture Frames Phone Book Covers Scrap Baskets Round Pillows, Velvet or Metal Tapestry; Rose, Blue and Black colors - - - Fancy Shape Taffeta Silk Pillows - 2.65 2.95 4.95 6.50 -95 5.35 Some BED COVERINGS Blankets | 1.75 2.10 45x36 Hemmed, 40c Hemst’d, 45c Blankets, Comfortables, Muslin Sheets and Pillow Cases To-morrow at these very exceptional prices: Colored Blankets $8.50, 9.95 and 12.50 a pair | $8.50, 10.95 and 13.50 a pair Comfortables, each, $2.85, 4.50 and 5.95 Printed Sjlkoline in new designs and attractive colorings. Muslin Pillow Cases 50x36 45c 50c \ 54x36 52c 58c foar three-paeseng sr air-} White Cotton Eponge 52 inches wide; soft finish; one of the lead- ing fabrics for Spring | The Tea That Revolutior Stern Brothers West Forty-second Street West Forty-third Street . Eg $45.00 THIRD FLOOR Including Plain or Bordered French C; 9 A.M. to 5.30 P.M. p in colo Open Daily street and rs, The Trade Delicious in the Cup and Pure to a Lest’ A Preserved and Sold in ; QEALED: AIR-TIGHT PACKETS ONLY Continuing, Thursday, the Sale of Women’s Tailored Smart Suits . Values up to $79.50 Developed in Silvertone, Wool Velour, Velour ies Laine, Duvet Superior, Tricotine and Oxford; in f plain tailored, belted or flare models; to be worn, H with one’s own furs; most fashionable models _, | represented; attractive Autumn colorings. Imported Cotton & Linen Dress Fabrics New 1920 Designs and Patterns ‘repes, Plain or Printed Voiles, Plain or Checked Batistes, Handkerchief or Dress Linens, Plain or Novelty Ginghams in a large assortment of the newest colorings. Also a Special Offering for To-morrow Silk and Cotton Tussah 86 inches wide; evening Imported Cotton Voile 40 inches; $1.90 yd. $1.10 yd. in a large assortment of the newest French colorings, the $1.25 yd. new Spring stripes, 65c. yd. Madras Shirting $2 inches wide; in a large assortment of CHINESE ART DEPARTMENT Offers varied assortments of Artistic Potteries, Porcelains, Bronzes, Jades, Agates, Temple Hangings, etc., wort Some of the most noteworthy: ation. A Beaker Shaped Vase Blue and White; Kang Hsi cylindrical body with trumpet neck, de- corated with various panels, with figures and lotus designs; stands 18 inches high, $175.00 A large assortment of Desk Sets in black glass. $7.50, 10.00 and others up to $34.50 New and attractive Writing Papers, Foreign or Domestic, in a variety of colors with plain or fancy lined envelopes now on display of consider- STATIONERY DEPARTMENT Special Offerings To-morrow—Main Floor. WRITING PAPER AND ENVELOPES—36 sheets, 12 cards and 48 envelopes; new initial stamped in gold. Special Cretonne Boxes of Paper and Envelopes or Paper with Note Cards, 1.35 are: A ChinesevGarden Dynasty; t maline, on teak Bronze Tripod Censer and Cover - ‘Ch'ien Lu is mounted fi ‘anton enamel ‘jardiniere id; height 20 inches, ity, made of. Tour- ber, and Amethyst, $275.00 Around the neck, in relief, are archaic animals with fish tails. at $125.00 Ming Dynasty; bow! shaped body supported by three tall lion-headed oe. & cover re ‘ resents a rock with a beautiful Kwan Yin sending on top. Total height 184 4 te 75¢ a ee NON