The evening world. Newspaper, March 22, 1922, Page 5

WOMEN TEACHERS , FIGHT A FIRE ON ~— BARREN ISLAND Drenched to the Skin, They Save Forty Houses With “ School Drill Hose. * Hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of city property and more than forty homes are still standing en Barren Island to-day only through the courage of four school teachers. Drenched to the skin, chilled to the marrow by a 35-mile wind blowing out of the ocean, these four women battled a disastrous fire on the island for more than an hour, until the fireboat William J. Gay- mor was able to make the twelve miles from Buttermilk Channel, tn Ahe Upper Bay to the island com- Munity in Jamaica Bay. Nearly haif the population of Brooklyn, attracted by the glaring red aky, wondered where the fire was. ‘The miles of thickly settled sections along the bay—Brownaville, Flatbush, Jamaica, Canarsie, Richmond Hill on the Heights and the Rockaways—saw the flames. They knew there was enly a small volunteer emergency fire equipment on the island and it was mot long before many boats put out from Sheepshead Bay, Rockaway {niet und other points to offer help. Hundreds of automobiles from all parts of the interlor of Brooklyn headed for the bay. Those on the west side of the barough thought Manhattan Beach was on fire, Those further north and east feared Rocka- way was going up in flames. From the higher parts of Manhattan tele- phone calls were received from per- sons who thought all of Brooklyn was on fire. When the flames were first dis- covered last night Miss Jane Shaw, principal of P. 8. No. 120 on Barren Island, which stands opposite the four one-story cottages destroyed by the fire, called three of her teachers, Carrie Beards, Helen Hall and Georgia Handberger. All live next to the school. The teachers hurriedly dressed and put on raincoats and ran over Into the school, where they found two lines of hose used in fire drills. Though soon soaked to the skin, and forced to work in @ high wind, they played water on the burning structures and scores of times doused sparks that fell on nearby roofs. Harbor Policeman John Schmitt~- knecht and Philip Steimer, who had seen the fire from their launch in Jamaica Bay, landed, and the hose was turned over to them. Meanwhile the wind was blowing embers with such profusion among the scores of nearby buildings they were all in danger, and when the teachers abandoned the hose they organized a bucket brigade. They pressed into service every resident who could be found. The fire started in the cottage oc- cupied by Alfonso Boisa, and de- stroyed the homes of Michael Schlis- ky, Tony Thiliski and Rocco Parro, all employed in manufacturing con- cerns on the island. B. Altman & Co. A Special Offering of Red Furnishings for to-morrow (Thursday) will comprise a generous selection of excellent merchandise priced below value All-wool White Blankets (cut and bound separately) per pair . . . . $11.75, 16.50, 22.50 Wool-filled Comfortables Plain-colored figured mull . each $10.50 Plain Japanese silk . . . each 15.50 And a limited number of Sateen-covered, Down-filled Comfortables each 5 6 6 «© ~* SI1.50, 12.50 & 13.50 White Bedspreads Satin-finish; scalloped Size 2 x23{ yards « .« «© « Size 21/,x234 yards . .« « « each $5.50 each 6.50 Crinkled dimity; hemmed Size 2 x234 yards . . « « each $2.15 Size 21/x234 yards « ». » .» each 2.75 Muslin Sheets and Pillow Cases at very special prices (Fourth Floor; Madison Avenue section) Exceptional Value is offered in the Wool Fabrics Department, on the First Floor, in ” Semi-made Sports Skirts of imported tweeds in attractive tam and gray mixtures. The mode! is a mew, smartly tailored one, so nearly finished as to require but little labor to complete it, amd the price (in regular stock) is $8.75 Madison Avenue - Fitth Avenue 84th and 35th Streets New York HAD STRANGE WOMAN IN HIS SUMMER CAMP Publisher HE. A. Moree Maken No Defense in Wife's Suit. . Justice Tompkins in Supreme Court, at White Plains, to-day, reserved de- cision in the suit for divorce of Mrif Edward A, Moree of Yonkers. Edward A. Moree, a publisher, with offices at No. 25 43d Street, New York. The suit was undefended. James Eccles, a guide, with a camp at Matewaska, N. Y,, testified that on July 4, 1919, and again on July 4, 1920, Mr. Moree and an unamed woman oc- cupied the same room at his camp. The Morees have been separated for more than a year, He allowed her $250 @ month, —emaliinsien CHARGES HUSBAND PAID AGENTS TO TRAP HER Wife Sayn He Spent $28 « Day and She Retains §25 Alimony. Although her husband opposed a mo- tion before Justice Guy in the Supreme Court to pay her $25 a week alimony, Mrs, Ruth Holman of No. 556 West 140th Street, alleges he pald detective agency operatives $23 a day to follow THE EVENING WORLD, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 1922. her and that he already has expended $600 by this menns, She is suing Bon- Jamin H. Hot of Ben Holtvan & Cp, Ine. for a separation. “Justice Guy refused to modify the alimony or- der, “In an effort to compromise me,” charges Mrs. Holman, “the detectives made advances to me on the street, in the subway and in motion picture houses." \ ———— 3 HURT AS FLOOR FALLS IN DEMOLISHING HOUSE Part of the second floor of a bulld- ing In proces» of demolition at No, 166 “Every generation laughs at the old fashions’ but follows religiously the new.” —Thoreau. To think now of a fashion which prevailed muslin frocks in winter with muffs as the only means of warmth seems Yet we calmly go about wearing in 1803 of wearin; ridiculous. furs in summer. A newspaper of a century ago writes: “The contest between muffs and mus! very severe among the ladi purple.” In actual fact, however, the summer fur is a sensible enough fashion, and is so flattering its justified on that basis alone. Some existence is es, most o! condescend to keep their hands warm, though the cold through their muslin frocks should dye parts of their sweet perspns an imperial 8 is at present whom J especially smart new types of the choicer furs have just arrived bearing prices far lower than we dreamed would be possible this season. vnc avesoe dames MeGreery & C0, 22s e Important Special Sales In FiletCurtain Nets and Cretonnes West 32d Street caved in shortly before | noon to-d tying down Walter Milton of No Ninth Avenue, Long Island Cit nd falling on Abraham Buchkosky of No. 45 Bushwick Ave- nue, Brooklyn, and Adam Minich of No. 411 Fifth Street, Manhattan. Mil- ton’es left leg was fractured, Buch- kosky sustained internal injuries and Munich's scalp was lacerated. The in- Jured men were taken to Bellevue Hos- pital, ———— 198% World Almanac, the ready reference book, 35 cents per copy on stands; by mail, portage prepaid, 50 cents. Address Cashier, Jew Vork World, New York City. Re Connection With Any Other Ertablehment m the Werte W/ ORTH TWATY-FOURTH STRECT Two Types of Coats Fashionable for Spring Fashion Check: Her Codt And very respectful, New Colors For Coats Shawsheen is partic Quality Linens Specially Priced Irish All Linen Satin Damask Table Cloths— 8iz€ 7OE7O Ins. cesccecesce size 70x88 ins......... Table napkins to match..... Trish All Linen Satin Damask Table Cleths— size 72x72 inches. size 72x90 inches. size 72x108 inches. Napkins to match... ‘ All Linen Table Damask, bleached, 70 inches wide. Scotch All Linen Cloths, hemstitched. each, 2.50, 3.75, 5.00 Scotch All Linen Damask Tea Nap- kins, hemstitched, doz., 5.00, 6.50, 7.50 Scotch All Linen Huck Towels, hemmed. Irish All Linen Huck Towels, hem- stitched. Special All Linen Glass Toweling, Red or Blue checks. (Second Floor) Filet Net Curtaining 1500 yards of exceedingly beautiful Filet Net Curtaining in a wide variety of artistic nov- elty figures, and. stripes—sheer and dainty, and most appropri- ate for Summer purposes. White, Cream and Ecru. 6000 yards....Special, yard 32c 9000 yards....Special, yard 45c Cretonnes A new shipment of charming Cretonnes in quaint or modern patterns, displaying gorgeous or subtle coloring, pretentious or modest designs. Chintz, Tapestry, Floral, Striped and Checked styles in a quality suited to slip covering. Special, yard, 48¢ (Fifth Floor) indeed, is the check boy at country club or smart restaurant who temporarily guards this tuxedo- front coat of velour, checks ‘in brown, blue or rose. Each of these coats, So smart, So new, So beautifully silk lined, is an extraordinary value at ularly atrractive in the new Spring shades. This mode relies on its good cu: and smart color With only bits of self-colored stitchery as trimmings. each, 5.50 -each, 7.00 .each, 8.50 .doz., 7.25 yd., 1.75 Damask Tea Seamless Velvet Rugs Good Quality Rugs in deep, rich colorings or soft tones. regularly sell for 47.50. Royal Axminster Rugs Types that regularly sell for 49.75. of artistic patterns and warm, cheerful colorings. doz., 4.90 doz., 6.00 yard, 29 erate prices. (Eighth Floor) Size 9x12 ft. Three Rug Specials Imported Seamless Chenille Rugs 35.00 Size 9 x 10.6 ft. An unusual interesting group in rich, mellow colorings and of a quality that will give long service. Formerly 74.00. Size 9x12 ft. 34.00 They 42.50 There is a wide variety New Hall and Stair Carpets yard, 2.45 and 2.85 New shipment of attractive Summer Rugs at very mod- A HEciay Sale of | “Pax-Rite” Wardrobe Trunks | Including Trunks of Mendel-Drucker and Hartmann | At Prices Lower Than Ever Before A—Steamer WardrobeTrunk; entire box is three-ply veneer; covered edges, vulcanized fibre-covered. Four drawers, five hang- ers and shoe pockets. Size 4ox22x14 in. regularly 41.50, McCreery Sale Price, 13.50 B—Full-size Wardrobe Trunk; open-top mode! three-ply veneer box; round edges; studded wulcanined fibre Savered, fey rawer equipped with lock; full’ wee of hangers; shoe pocket and laundry bag. — Size 40x24x2234 in. regularly 44.75 McCreery Sale Price, 27.50 (Fit J C—Full-size Mendel-Drucker Wardrobe Trunk; three- ply veneer basswood frame; fibre-covered and lined; ten hangers, four drawers and shoe pockets regularly 45.00 McCreery Sale Price, 35.00 ‘ D—Dress Trunk, round edges; vulcanized fibr covered od box heavy brass plated hard- ware; all parts hand-rivet- ed. Two trays, top tray equipped with extra toilet tray and lady’s hat form, cloth lined throughout. 34 inch, regularly 24.00 McCreery Sale Price, 15.75 36 inch, regularly 27.00 McCreery Sale Price, 16.75 40 inch, regularly 29.00 McCreery Sale Price, 17.75 Floor) | | Complete Wireless Telephone Outfits and Special Demonstration. Fifth Floor 35eP potas Franklin Simon g Co, cA Store of Individual Shops 4 FIFTH AVENUE, 37th and 38th STS. be Fi FOR MADAME AND MADEMOISELLE Segesa a Petticoat, Petticoat Where Have You Been? RAYVOR SILK ; Regitered PETTICOATS Self Satin Striped Rayon Silk in Tweed Tints to Match Tweed Suits 6.95 THE SUIT VOGUE BRINGS BACK THE PRODIGAL PETTICOAT | WHICH RETURNS TO FAvor, SMARTER THAN EVER. . . . Striped or plain Reyon silk in a diversity of models, many copied Srom Paris imports 6.95 to 15,09 Feminine Perticoar SHorp—First Floor {v MAKMS LITTLE DUFERENCE WHAT TOU NEED~&4 WORLD “WANT’ AD. WILL FIND rE h