The evening world. Newspaper, September 9, 1920, Page 5

, TENNENT HOUSES ) a | sould pass through them, Patrick » Down Fire-Escapes—Fifty * Families Routed Out. ;, #150,% m are off. One of the spectators was Bernard xt iL the 4 cl Women Chibi Children Carried | ¥or® Department tn action, and he wag loud in his praises of the men for the precision and fearlessness of thelr work. partment,” he told an Evening World reporter. During the fire Policeman Peter Anvestigate tho cause of an explosion | Murphy intercepted a youth he saw Mt 2.30 A. M. torday at Bighth’Avenue! coming from No, 300 West 53d Street, ne of the tenements emptied. The police report that at the 47th \flames from the old five-story bulld-| street perth otiber’ $60 bebacd ber! in the rear of No, 304 West 54th| wearing apparel and jewelry and a Entirely surrounded by tene-|Prayer book were found on him, and later were identified as taken from the apartment of Peter Capdeville, on ‘the third floor of No, $00, The prisoner described himself as Jeremiah Cro- nin, twenty-two, "Nu. 480 East 78th Street. As Policeman Louis Pick turned to ‘and 54th Street, there was a burst of ‘Ménts, the building is near the West Bide Court and Prison and the Greek American Orthodox Church. Fick shouted to Policeman Decker to send an alarm and ran next door into No. 306 West 54th Street to wake garage roof and were melted by flames. The West Side Court and best Hotel and is & guest of the New York Fire Department, For- ee he’was a London fireman, and fter war service in ,Mesopofamia rn made Chief at Calcutta. It was the first time he had seen the stared broodingly into ten- bag gee? apace. Hs sn Bl COULDN'T GET HIM INTO MOVIE SHOW (Continuea trom Firs from First Page.) among the bulldingp cut bill to al geo ee do! mi Ow the stick uD guys f of Police of Cal- India, who is at the Pennsyl- ington and learned these ‘ow | to pay off the clearance obligations to one another and (here was real news) some of them don’t care to have many of them on hand. On a bet once I sent it around to a bank to be changed, but the bank wouldn't change {t and I won.” Here Mr: Smith smiled for the first time, saree at the recollection of the une the possession of a 10,000 oi brought him. “Once again I offered it playfully, in @ sort of a joke, you know, to a girl, a ticket seller at a movin pe ture house—a girl I know well, know, a friend of mine—ofterea a a $10,000-bill for the ticket, But she just pushed it back, saying, ‘You know I can't change a $1,000-bill,’ just like that, never seeing tifat it was a §$10,- 000-bIll at al Maybe It was the thought of the unnoteworthiness of a $10,000-note, or it may have been the boll again, but Mr. Smith became sitent and placed a contemplative ng over that portion of his neck where the boil was and would mean, bas census estimat tion, ttat it parcel them out one to o “It is @ great Fire De- $10,000 bill. lows: sented fer redemption, changed for them and tho they are aafficiently dog- nation are far from idle them to retirement, he had displayed it as proof, sir,” he said, stirring himseit from kis revert "t sever showed that And, anyway, the e to talk about ane the boil terminated the inter- lew. Bpeaking of $10,000 bila Joe Jar- dine, the Ten-Thousand-Dollar ex- pet of The Evening World, called up, Treasury Department at Wash-) fnote: n Feb. 28 last there were only 476 $10,000 bills in circulation. This itant who wanted one, that 104, of us would have to do without our The $10,000 bills are divided ag fol. 65,391 gold certifilcates, 1,084 Federal Reserve certificates and one old-style United States note. If pre- ally are destroyed, invariabl pearance. Specimens of this jenomit rapidly acquire dirty, turned down corners and thumb prints, entitling Mr. Smith's bill was thumb printed | on the lower left hand corner because Brother Blk shows his card in Lodge, No Cloo Klee to secure the 100- thovsand- learned. Hours 9A. M. to 6 P.M. Sth Avenue id is ex- bills usu. when in ap: With the coming of winter sults, a new era of blouses will be upon us. All Asia and the South Sea Islands have contributed thelr native costume motifs so there fs no sameness—no one hatk- they often as the tenants. The burning building, used by Michacl J."Dolan as an e: press and storage warehouse, was filled with rubbew tires, and the flames were accompanied by smoke that filled the neighborhood with choking fumea, Some of the tenants tn No, 306 ran down the stairs and others the fire escapes. In a few minutes the halls were so full of smoke no one else Curran, his wie, and two children, living on tho top floor, were late in getting up. Policeman Fick carried the children down the escape, fol- lowed by the parents. A few minutés later Fick also car- ried Mrs. Elizabeth Hanlon and Mrs. Bracken down the escape. By this me Policeman Decker had routed out the fifty families, about 200 per- sons, from all the houses in Eighth Avenue between 53d and 54th Streets and from No, 300 West 63d Street. They were given shelter in Knights of Columbus Hall, No. 307 West 64th Street. and in No. 801 West 63¢ Street. ‘The fire spread to a one-story wulld- ing in front of the burning structure and destroyed a lot of trucks, ‘Three alarms were sounded as a precaution, Firemen and policemen worked three hours before the blaze was under control. They did good work in preventing a spread to the Greek church to the west of No. 806. Between it and the West Side Court and Prison there is a vacant house, There. was some excitement among the thirty prisoners in the West Side Prison cells, but they were never in any danger, The loss was estjmated at $500,000, ‘ All telephone service in Eighth and Ninth Avenues between 53d and 54th Streets and in those streets between the two avenues has been discon- | tinued beause wires running to theln intone McCreery Victrola Victrola Eleven Records Amounting to} $15,00 $165, ; $9.00 down and balance jn small monthly payments Fifth Floor | dames Mctreary & bo bth Avenue 84th Street dames McCreary & Co. 5th Avenue 34th Street ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY . Extraordinary Sale! 4800 Men’s Silk Shirts - At $ 4.85 (Including Tax) Lowest Price in Months Until now good Silk Shirts such as these have been ‘selling all over town for $8.00 or More. This is an exceptional opportunity—get your supply while quantities last. Included in this collection are Broadcloth Silks, White Jersey Silks and Empire Silks with flat stripes. Very desirable patterns ts the most wanted color combinations. ALL SIZES 13% TO 17. An Important Sale of Winter Underwear For Men SHIRTS and DRAWERS, of all wool, in silver grey; medium weight; English make. 7 75 per garment SHIRTS and DRAWERS, Winter weight; Wool Mixture. Cotton and Ae per garment SHIRTS and DRAWERS, in grey; medium weight; part wool; very durable. 00 3 per garment SHIRTS and DRAWERS, in natural color worsted; medium weight. 2 -50 per garment © SHIRTS and DRAW ERS, medium weight; in grey; part wool. 2: 25 . ® per garment UNION SUITS, of Fall weight Balbriggan; long sleeves and ankle length. 50 3 per suit ALSO MEN’S HOSE, in part wool, in different color heather mixtures, imported English make. 95¢ pair . MEN’S HOSE, made of cotton, in Black and Cordovan; excellent wearing quality, 35c pair; 3 pairs for $1.00 (Main Floor) neyed style. and Black. Uniisual effects in embroid- eries, beadings, self bindings, lacings, the cut of the belt line, the neck line, the sleeyes—all show a wide versatility in de- sign. These new Blouses owe mich of their grace to the fact that they extend below the normal belt line—a style that is becom- ing to almost every figure. New models are arriving each day but their stay is of short du- ration, for they are much in de- mand. This insures freshness and originality to one’s choice in taffetas, satins, tricolettes, hand- dyed silks and metal cloths. | Smart New Suits of Tricotine Special, §9.50 and 67.50 ¢ : | } Two splendid models, made by tailors who specialize in fashioning apparel for the stout figure. Both are developed in fine twill Tricotine, along lines that tend to slenderize the figure, yet provide the greatest ) degree-of comfort. We consider them the handsomest | types we have ever displayed for this reasonably low | price. | Fine pin tucking and numerous buttons provide ef- | fective adornment. | Autumn Suits of Jersey for Women 21.50 | Modish types in all sizes, featuring the new convert- tible collar, narrow belts and new ideas in pockets, Brown, and Green, (Fourth Floor) Women’s New Fall Sweaters H Reduced in Price for Friday } Slip-on models of fine Shetland Weave Mohair in lovely soft shades. regularly 15.75, 10.75 | Fibre Silk slip-on models in a splendid array of colors. i regularly 21.50, 12,50 (Third Floor) | Exceptionally Good Values | Handsome Wraps for Women | 52.50 For the coming season Wraps in a variety of graceful styles will dominate all other fashion features. As an introductory offering we have marked some especially beautiful models at 52.50, which is far below | their value. | Some flow in rippling effects from the shoulders, effect. All have modish, kimono-like sleeven. Such handsome fabrics as Bolivia, Chameleon and American Duvet are used in lovely, soft shades of Chip- pendale Brown, Muskateet, Moose, Navy Blue, Makay, Nanking, Beaver, Taupe and Black. (Fourth Floor) Green, Copenhagen Blue and Heather Mixtures of Brown _ artfully belted in front, others swathe the figure in classic | J watice—C o-op*ration~—Economy—Energy—Service iis etre & Co. - ON FRIDAY New Gowns of Silk Duvetyne for Very Special, 79.50. Several distinctive models, including the one illustrated at the right. embroidered, others beaded, others adorned with wide sashes, vestees and collars of Filet Lace. There are versions of the Redingote, odd tunic arrangements and willowy straight-line styles. A few combine Satin with the Duvetyne. The colors are delightful! Marine Blue, Co- penhagen Blue, Brown, Beaver, Taupe, Green Needless to say they have been marked very close indeed to the cost to us. We have done this as a special Fall offering to our patrons. * Women’s Tricotine and Silk Dresses 55.00 Fashioned of such materials as Tricotine, Satin, Tricolette and Crepe de Chine—in straight-line and Redingote effects trimmed with braid, embroidery or beads. Colors are Black, Navy Blue and Brown. (Fourth Floor) 34th Street Some are handsomely Some Exceptional Values in ) Blankets, Comfortables and Bed Spreads Blankets; pink or eb borders: Single size. + regularly &75, Donble an + «regularly 11.00, Grey Blankets... «-regularly 9.00, Plaid Blankets. «regularly 8.75, Fancy Colored Blankets....regularly 7.50, Figured Silkoline Comfortables; cotton filled; hea weight. regularly 6.50, each, 4,! Figured Silkoline Comfortables, paig. borders; cotton regularly 7.50, each, §,75 filled. Novelty ‘ Mull, Comfortables; plain borders, cotton filled. regularly 11,00, each, 9,00 Satin Marseilles Bed Spreads, hemmed... regularly 6.50 Satin Marseilles Bed Spreads, scalloped...... regularly 11.50 Crinkled Dimity Bed Spreads, scalloped, with bolster to match, regularly 8.00, set, 6,75 Portiere Sale! An Extraordinary Event * Complete stocks of Portieres of every description. Made of “McCreery Standard Materials.” Full color lines and very special prices make this an unusual oppor tunity. Reversible Velour Portieres, made in our own work= rooms. 7 feet 6 inches long; finished in all desirable color combinations. regularly 60.00, pair 49,75, Velours to match, in all colors, for overdraperies and upholstery. regularly 6.25, yard 4,50 Self Figured Velvet Portieres; beautifully designed; desirable colors regularly 49.75, ‘pair Reversible Velour Portieres made with French Edges; in colors to meet all requirements; 7 feet 6 inches long, finished. regularly 45.00, pair 39.75 Double Faced Armure Parcs) highly mercerized; xeellent quality; self colors and unique des: . . . an 22, 0, pale 18-50 Double Faced Armure Portieres; firmly woven; Blue, Brown, Rose and Green; 7 feet 6 inches long; exceptional values. regularly 14.75, pair 11.75 Same color linc, medium quality...... seeeesspair 8.75 regularly 11.50 Chenille Portieres; extra fine quality; Light Blue, Dark Blue, Brown, Rose and Green. pair 12,00 regularly 18.75 (Fifth Floor) September Sale of High Grade Domestic .Rugs This is all new merchandise and is in perfect condi- tion. Great reductions have been made to stimulate early Fall buying. Fill your future needs now, as these values are offered for a limited time only. Extra Fine Quality Seamless Royal Wilton Rugs Bize 9x12 ft.. 84.45 regularly 125.00 Beautiful patterns and colors; suitable for any room in the house. A value that has not been duplicated else- where this year. re ee ne A ee 8 ee a ee ee ore Seamless Velvet Rugs Size 9x12 ft.......++. 59.75 regularly 72.00 Attractive rugs of durable quality woven without any scams, Seamless Arminster Rugs Sine 6xO ft....s.e505. 33.50 regularly 49.76 A most popular size for smaller rooms, Extra Special Genuine XXX Cork Linoleum : Sq. regularly 1.89 A large variety of patterns, (Bighth Floor)