THE EVENING WORLD, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 1922.
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WOMEN TEAMS
FIGH
T
A F RE 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 arc still standing
n Barren Island to-day -only
through the courage of four school
teachers. Drenched to tho skin,
Chilled to the marrow by' a 35-mlle
wind blowing out of tho ocean, these
four women battled a disastrous fire
on the island for more than an hour,
until the flreboat William J. Gay-
nor was able to make the twelve
miles from Buttermilk Channel, in
the Upper Bay to 'the island com'
munlty In Jamaica Bay.
Nearly half the population of
Brooklyn, attracted by the glaring rel
ky, wondered wiere the flro wan,
The miles of thickly settled sections
along: the bay Brownsville, Flatbush,
Jamaica, Canart.lc, Richmond Hill on
the Heights and the Bockaways saw
the flames. They knew thero was
only a small volunteer emergency fire
equipment on tho Island and It was
ot long before many boats put out
from Sheepshcad Bay, Bockaway Inlet
und other points to offer help.
Hundreds ot automobiles from all
parts of the Interior of Brooklyn
headed for tho bay. Those on the
west side of the borough though)
Manhattan Beach was on flro. Tnoae
further north and east feared Bocka-
av was cointr ud In flames. From
the higher parts of Manhattan tele-
phono calls were received from per
sona who thought all ot Brooklyn
waa on lire,
When tho flames wero first dis
covered last night Mlsa Jane Shaw,
principal of P. S. No. 120 on Barren
Island, which stands opposite ths
four one-story cottages destroyed by
the fire, called threo of her teachers,
Carrlo Beards, Helen Hall and
Georgia Handbergcr. All live next to
tho school.
The teachers hurriedly dressed and
put on raincoats and ran over Into
the school, whero they found two
lines of hose used In fire drills.
Though soon soaked to the akin,
and forced to work In a high wind.
they played water on the burning
structures and scores of times doused
sparks that fell on nearby roofs.
Harbor Policeman John Bchmltt
knecht and Philip Stelmer, who had
seen the fire from their launch In
Jamaica Bay, landed, and tho hose
was turned over to them.
Mcanwhllo the wind was blowing
embers with such profusion among
the scores of nearby buildings they
were all in danger, and when the
teachers abandoned tho hose they
organized a bucket brigade. They
pressed into servlco every resident
who could be found.
Tho flro started In the cottage oc
cupied by Alfonso Bolsa, and de
stroyed the homes of Michael Bchlls
ky, Tony Thlltskl and Bocco Parro,
all employed In manufacturing con
corns on tho Island.
A S
Bed Fuiraishlinig's
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 J 5.50
And a limited number of Sateen-covered,
Down-filled Comfortables
each : . . .-$11.50, 12.50 & 13.50
White Bedspreads
Satin-finish;
Size 2 s2t yards . .
Sire 2Y2&H yards . .
each $5.50
each 6.50
Crinkled dimity; hemmed
Size 2 s2M yards . ... . each $2.15
Size 2122 yards .... each 2.75
Muslim Sheets amd 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
Semnmade Sports Skirts
of imported tweeds
in attractive tan and gray mixtures. The
model is a new, smartly tailored one, so
nearly finished as to require but little labor
to complete it, and the price (in regular
stock) is
$8.75
fiofllflott Aurnur - 3Ftfllj Atnjiuif
k.y 94tfi attU 3511? lmt Krm flnrk
HAD STRANGE WOMAN
IN HIS SUMMER CAMP
Publisher E. A. Morcr Make. No
Defrn.e in WIf-' Soil.
Justice Tompkins In Supremo Court,
at Wlilto lH&liis, to-flay, reserved de
cision In tho suit for divorce of Mrlt
Edward A. Moreo of Yonkcr. Edward
A. Moree, a publisher, with offices at
No. 2S 43d Street, New Toric. Tho suit
was undefended.
James Ecclcs, a rulde. with a ramn
at Matewnska, N. Y testified that on
July 4, 1919, and again on July 4, 1920,
air. .Moroo ana an unamea woman oc
cupied the same room at his camp. The
Moreen havo been soparatcd for more
than a year. Ho allowed her J230 a
month.
CHARGES HUSBAND PAID
AGENTS TO TRAP HER
Wife Say He Spent 2H n liar anil
She Hetalaa S23 Allmonr.
Although her husband opposed n. mo
tion btforc Justice Guy In the Supremo
Court to pay her $25 a week alimony,
Mrs. Ruth Ilolman of No. S5C West
140th Street, alleges ho paid detective
agency operatives f2i a day to follow
her nnd that he ntivnity has expended
$600 by thlit mrnns. Slip Is suing tlcn
Jamln 11. Holnmn of Urn Holpi'an &
Cp Inc., for a separation. Justice
Ouy refused to modify the alimony or
der. "In nn effort to cnmpromlso me,"
charges Mrs. Ilolman, "the detectives
mndu advances to mo on tho street.
In Iho snbwny and In motion picture
houses,"
3 HURT AS FLOOR FALLS
IN DEMOLISHING HOUSE
Tort ot tho second floor of a build
ing In process of demolition at No. 168
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West 32d Street caved In shortly before
noon lo-uny. carrying down wiumr
Milton of No. 6(!3 Ninth Avenue. Long
Island City, mid falling on Abraham
lluchkosky of No. 45 llushwlck Ave
nue, Ilrooklyn. and Adam Mlnlch of
No. 411 Fifth Htreet, Manhattan. Mil
ton'cs left leg was fractured, Iluch
kosky sustained Internal Injuries and
Munich's scalp was lacerated. The In
jured men went taken to UoHcvue Hos
pital. tttt World Almanac, th read rtfrrenee
book, S3 cents prr ropy en stands! by mall,
postage prepaid, 30 eents. Address Cashier,
Jjrw York World. New York City.
FIFTH AVENUE
James McCreery & Co.
34TH STREET
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"Every generation laughs at the old fashions;
but follows rePgiously the new." Thoreau.
To think now of a fashion which prevailed
in 1803 of wearing muslin frocks in winter with
muffs as the only means of wsrmth seems
ridiculous. Yet we calmly go about wearing
furs in summer.
A newspaper of a century ago writes: "The
contest between muffs and muslins is at present
very severe among the ladies, most of whom
condescend to keep their hands warm, though
the cold through their muslin frocks should
dye parts of their sweet perspns an imperial
purple."
In actual fact, however, the summer fur is a
sensible enough fashion, and is so flattering its
existence is justified on that basis alone. Some
especially smart new types of the choicer furs
have just arrived bearing prices far lower tha,n
we dreamed would be possible this season.
Quality Linens
Specially Priced
Irish All Linen Satin Damask Table
Cloths
size 70x70 ins... ea., 3.75
size 70188 ins ea., 4.75-
Table napkins to match doz., 5.00
Irish All Linen Satin Damask Table
Clatths
size 72x72 inches each, 5.50
size 72x90 inches each, 7.00
size 72x108 inches each, 8.50
Napkins to match doz., 7.25
All Linen Table Damask, bleached,
70 inches wide. yd., 1.75
Scotch All Linen Damask Tea
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 AH Linen Huck Towels,
hemmed. doz., 4.90
Irish All Linen Huck Towels, hem
stitched, doz., 6.00
Special
All Linen Glass Toweling, Red or
Blue checks. yard, 29c
(Second Floor)
Important Special Sales In
FiletCurtain Nets and Cretonnes
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
(Fiftti
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, 48c
Floor)
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.
Seamless Velvet Rugs Size 9x12 ft. 34.00
Good Quality Rugs in deep, rich colorings or soft tones. They
regularly sell for 47.50.
Royal Axminster Rugs Size 9x12 ft. 42.50
Types that regularly sell for 49.75. There is a wide variety
of artistic patterns and warm, cheerful colorings.
New Hall and Stair Carpets yard, 2.45 and 2.85
New shipment of attractive Summer Rugs at very mod
erate prices.
(Eighth Floor)
A McCreery 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 40x22x14 in.
regularly 41.50,
-McCreery Sale Price, 13.50
B Full-size Wardrobe
Trunk; open-top model,
three-ply veneer box;
round edges; studded
vulcanized fibre covered.
Top drawer equipped
with lock; full set of
hangers; shoe pockets
and laundry bag. Size
40x24x22 in.
regularly 44.75
McCreery Sale Price, 27.50
(Fifth
C Full-size Mendel-Drucker
Wardrobe Trunk; tlircc
ply veneer bass wood
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 basswood box.
heavy brass plated hard
ware; all parts hand-riveted.
Two trays, top tray
equipped with extra toilet
tray and lady's hat form,
cloth lined throughout.
34 inch, regularly 24 00 j
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)
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Complete Wireless Telephone Outfits and Special Demonstration. Fifth Floor
IWConnictiMWitkAiy Otter tttaMittmiaf in Ifct WWM
Two Types of Coats
Fashionable for Spring
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Fashion Check
Her Codt
And very respectful,
indeed, is the check
boy at country club
or snjart restaurant
who temporarily
guard: 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
(V Colon
For Coats
Shawsheen is panic,
ularly attractive in
the new Spring
shades. This mode
relies on its good cu:
and smart color
With only bits of
self-colored stitchery
as trirnmings.
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Rayon
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ffranftnn Simon & Co.
Store of Individual Shops
FIFTH" AVENUE, 37th and 3 8th STS.
For Madame and Mademoiselle
Petticoat, 'Petticoat
IVhere Have You 'Been?
Silk
Petticoats
Self Satin
Striped
'Rayon Silk
in Tweed Tints "
to JfCatch
Tweed Suits
6.95
The Suit Vogue Brings Back
The Prodigal Petticoat
Which Returns To Favor,
Smarter Than Ever. . . .
Striped or plain Ttiyon ss'Ij in a
diversity of models, many copied
from 'Paris imports
6.95 to 15. 00
Feminine Petticoat Shop First Floor
it jlakms uttije mnxacics wiut ion need 4 would "wjlw ju. will msd n
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