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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-24
.ORNSTEIN COMPLETES
WITH AMPICO PIANO
Unusual Dual Appearance at
Philharmonic Concert.

To all intents and purposes Leo Orn-
stein, pianist, competed against himself
In Carnegie Hall last night. with the aid
OF the Ampico reproducing piano. As
soloist at the concert of the Philhar-
monte Orchestra under Josef Stranskv
Mr. Ornstein had his playing echoed nv
the Ampico instrument for the purpose
o. demonstrating the fidelity with which
1t follows the actual performance OF the
pianist.
The first number given in this way
was Memberships Minor Concerto.
The first movement, Motto Allegro con
fuoco. was played by the automatic
plano from a record made by Mr.. Orn-
stein. Then the succeeding movements,
the Andante and the Presto were taken
up by Mr.. Ornstein himself
Next the artist PLAYED Chopins Noe.
turne in + sharp. Immediately after
ward the Ampico gave a faithful repro
duction OF the pianist in all his moods
and phrasing. The auditor had only to
close his eyes during each performance
and guess which was Mr.. Ornstein and
which WAS the Ampico.
Another Ornstein number was his
impressions of Chinatown" Mi
Stransky led the orchestra through Beet.
hoven's "Leonore Overture" LISTS sym-
phonic poem, "Tasso: Lamento e Tri-
onfo" and Hungarian Rhapsody No.
13" and Tschaikovsky's "Marche Slav,"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-24
AUTOPSY is BASIS OF
$25, 900 DAMAGE SUIT
Father Sues Hospital, Charg.
ing Body Was Mutilated.

Theodore s, Nelson, 1i2 Sullivan
street, Brooklyn, has begun suit in the
Supreme Court against the Long Island
College Hospital on Henry street, in
Brooklyn, for $4,000 damages as a re.
suit of an, autopsy performed upon the
body Of his 2-year-old son, Francis. last
December.
The boy was taken to the hospital or
December 20, the belief being that he
was suffering from influenza. He died
al the hospital The father said the
hospital authorities refused to surrender
the body, stating the Medical Examiner
had issued no death certificate. the
cause OF death not having been fully
established. The following day. added
Nelson, his sons body was restored II
him in a mutlated condition. indicating
an autopsy had been performed Nell
son said this was done without his au-
thority.
The hospital authorities deny they
were responsible for the autopsy and
declare the Medical Examiner per-
formed it
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-24
NeU and Charm.
ing Dresses for
Women, S35

The challis frock deserves
first mention, because it is
Fashions latest fancy, and
because it is practical as
we'll as charmingly femi-
nine. We have had it made
of pin-striped challis, as the
stripes accentuate the new
narrow panels that extend
from the shoulders to the
bottom of the skirt.
The giiet deep cuffs and sash are
OF crisp white organdie; the otiet
is insert with Irish crochet lace.
In navy blue with white stripes,
porcelain blue with white, white
with black, and black with white.
While speaking of chGllis
frocks there is q model at
$3.50 With a wonderful
neaU collar, beU-shaped cuffs
and sash of organize.
Second "a simple attention
frock of printed Georgette crepe
combined with crepe de chine
latter forms underskirt and
draped overskirt.
Third-a black taffeta whose
uses will be many; semi-tailored,
with Eton collar OF white taffeta.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-24
WIFE CHARGES COSBY
GAVE HER A BEATING
Other Witnesses Tell of Al
legged I'LL Treatment.

Several witnesses testified yesterday
that Mrs. Virginia d. Cosby was Ill
treated by her husband, Capt. Arthur
y. Cosby, former Rough Rider, who Is
being sued for separation and alimony
before Justice Giegerich and a jury in
the Supreme Court.
One witness, who lives near the Cos
bys said that Mrs. Cosby came TO her
house for protection on one occasion,
saying that her husband had roughly
handled her. Mrs. Cosby's waist was
torn, the witness testified, and large
black and blue marks were TO be seen
on her shoulders and around her throat
Mrs. Cosby said her husband repeated
~ had shaken his fist at her in a threat
ening manner and had once thrown her
to the floor Of their home, injuring her
head and shoulder. The witness shed
tears when this quarrel was recalled
The controversy arose after the death
Of their Infant daughter Charlotte ir
Lenox. Mass She said she wanted &c
have the child buried In her family plot
In Minnesota while Capt. Cosby wanted
to have the burial In his family plot In
Washington.
Mrs. Violet Young. sister OF Mrs
Cosby. said she found strained relation.
between Capt. Cosby and his wife wher
, she visited their home In Lenox II
1915 Mrs. Cosby was i'll at the time
she testified. and later went to a sani
tarlum, while the two children were sent
to convent In Albany Mrs. Younf
said Capt. Cosby appeared to have diff
only IN earning sufficient money TO keel
up with the many expenses Of his house
hold. The witness admitted writing 6
| letter TO Capt. Cosby in which she told
his wifes attitude with relation to him
concluding with stating that ANY wore
or thought of you causes ructions II
the family"
| The trial will be continued to-day.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-24
|KLAW AND ERLANGER
NEAR BREAK, REPORT
broadway Hears Producers
Haven't Spoken for Year.

Reports were afioat in theatrical cir
Giles last night that the firm OF klaw IL
Erlanger, in which Marc Klaw and A.
l.. Erlanger have been partners for the
last thirty years, is about to dissolve.
II Is understood that as a result of
series OF differences that began with a
quarrel over Mr.. changers action in
discharging Mr.. klaw's son as auditor
of the firm. one of the partners will re-
tire at the end Of the season, about the
end Of June.
The first quarrel between the two men,
who at one time were the virtual czars
of the theatrical world through their
control of the Syndicate Booking
Agency. is said to have occurred just a
year ago last Saturday, when Mr.. Err
LANCER discharged Mr.. Klaw's son. Jo-
seph Klaw, In the absence OF the young
mans father. Since that time, accord
Ing to Broadway reports, the partners
have not spoken to each other Each
side of the controversy early engaged
attorneys to guard 1t in the untangling
Of the partnership. Mr.. Klaw having
retained Charles f. Hughes and Mr.
Erlanger being represented by Levy
Mayer OF Chicago.
The difficulties OF Klsw & Erlanser in
volve theatrical property and rights
worth several millions of dollars One
of the reports which are in circulation
on Broadway has II that MIR. Erlanger
has offered Mr.. Klaw 100000 to leave
the firm, and there Is counter report
that Mr. Klaw has offered his partner
s5.000,000 for his interest in the com
pany. II is generally believed or
Broadway that Mr. KIaw VIII Withdraw
and enter the field as an independent
producer. The reason for this belief Is
that he has four productions OF his owr
almost ready for next season.
Friends OF Mr.. !Grlanger said last might
that he would never surrender his con
troll of the booking company, which /:
rivalled only by tho booking agency o.
the Shuberts. They point out that hi
holds the larger share OF the business
and declare that he has repeatedly tolc
them he would nCver retire 10 please Mr.
| lIlaw.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-24
WOUNDED HERO TOO
CRANKY, SAYS WIFE
Husband Charges She Lived
Beyond Their Means.

Lieut. Carl William Wirths. L. S A.
who was wounded in the leg at Chateau
Thierry, is being sued for separation
by his wife, Helen Keller wirths, in the
Supreme Court. Brooklyn.
The couple met on December 10. 1917,
according to the papers. and were mar
ried six days thereafter Three weeks
later, the Lieutenant was on his way TO
France He was invalided home last
fall and. after being discharged from
the hospital, took up housekeeping with
his wife at % Grove street. Manhattan.
Mrs. Wirths declares that after his
return from France. her husband became
cranky" and even criticised the way
she drove their automobile.
Damn you and the old thing" she
charges he said one day.
Are You speaking of me or the auto
MOBILIZE she said she asked
II don't know which is worse" was
his alleged reply.
Mrs. Wirths charges her husband with
having abandoned her He denied her
charges and added that she insisted upon
dining at fashionable hotels and living
beyond his means. Mrs. W!rths asked
Justice kapper yesterday for alimony
pending trial OF the suit.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-24
GIRL BATHERS MINUS
HOSE FOUND SMOKING
Cop Brings One Piece Suit
Pair to Court.

Patroiman Peter McClone. one of the
guardians of The morals of Coney
Island. went strollirg along the beach
yesterday to see what he could see. He
found nothing unusual until he reached
the foot OF STATIONS Walk. and there
he was profoundly shocked by the spec
tacle Of two pretty young women in one
piece bathing suits. with no stockings.
sitting there smoking cigarettes.
He asked them:
us 1t rovin' pitcher actors you are?"
Now" said the pretty young ladies.
Then you're violatin' the law" said
the officer. Get your clothes on and
come with me-"
Before Magistrate Geismer in the
Coney Island Court the girls gave their
names as Elsie Betch OF 16s Irving ave.
nue. and Charlotte Davidson of ESQ Man
haitian avenue, both of Brooklyn. Mas.
istrate Geismer said he was going Ia
send them TO the House of the Good
Shepherd. but n woman who said she
was Mrs. Woods interceded for them
and the case was adjourned until to-day.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-24
CITY GETS GOLFER
AS GIFT OF VENICE
Present Is Handiluork of
Italian Guilds.

Venice presented to the City of New
York yesterday a specimen OF the handi-
work of the guilds OF that Italian city.
1t was in the form Of a Golfer. wrought
OF iron and precious metals. and was
turned over to Mayor Hylan by Angelo
Menocci and Ilario Neri, delegates Of
the Association OF Italian Industries,
which Is shortly TO open in this city an
exhibition of the decora tive arts These
objects after the exhibition are to be
gold for the benefit OF the Venetian
Refugee Fund, which is to be used to
restore 10 the'r homes and workshops
the artists and artisans OF Venice. who
were scattered when the city was at
tackled by Austrian aeroplanes
The Venetian delegates took TO the
City Hall with them a letter to Mayor
Hylan from Filippo Grimano. Mayor OF
Venice, who wrote: II am confident that
in Your Honor I shall find a most inter-
ested colleague"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-24
Play Shoes
for Every Boy

Strong shoes comfort
able shoes - good shoes.
Sometimes mother forgets
that quality is something
more than appearance; so
we've brought these sturdy
little shoes to show her ex-
actly what play shoes ought
to be.
Of dark tan leather with stout
welted soles. Full round toes
for comfort. No lining to wear
out or hurt little feet. All sizes
for the little fellow who wears
10 to 1871, to the bigger boy
who wears to s X. Priced ac-
cording to size. $3.50 to 1915.
Burlington Arcade Floor. New Bldg.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-24
NEW THEATRICAL COALITION.
Managers Form AmalRRma ton
hut Keep Purpose secret.

n new coalition of theatrical managers
was formed at the Hotel Claridge last
night when the Producing Managers
Association was organized at a meeting
OF most Of the leading theatrical inter-
ests. Sam II. Harris was chosen presi-
dent OF the new body George Broad
hurst, vice-president: Lawrence Weber,
secretary. and Benjamin Roeder. treas
urer. The following board OF directors
was elected.
All Hayman. Henry w. Savage, Will
lam \. Brady. John l.. Golden. Arthur
Hopkins and Arthur Hammerstein.
Other managers present were David
Belasco, f. Ray Comstock. Charles Co
burn and Arch Selwyn. A. II Woods,
who is abroad, was represented by Mar
tin Herman.
The general belief in theatrical circles
Is that 1t was a movement on the part
Of section OF the theatrical managers
here toward protesting against condl-
lions under the control OF certain in
terests. and lively upheaval of the
dramatic waters is expected.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-24
WOn,en's suits
for tOpn or country

They are of that new
knitted fabric that is so
firm and soft and so utterly
appropriate for country
wear. And yet-so equally
at ease and equally good
looking in town.
The Suit and Wrap
Salons have specialized in
suits in three heather colors
greens, brown and blue
heather-the colors we have
found smartest and most
charming.
Four models at $3.50; in the
colors just mentioned. apd in OK
ford gray, Copenhagen blue and
midnight blue. These models
feature patch pockets, bone but
tons. little tucked or pleated
backs and smart belts.
At S34.5O, a particularly good
sports model with four patch
pockets and a belt. To be had
in the same colorings.
Second Floor. Old Building.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-24
Oriental
Rugs
sos BeloW Today's
Import Cost

S75,S50 worth for sos, $50.
A comparison of qualities
and prices with other stocks
of Oriental rugs would
sweep our floors clean of
these beautiful rugs in q
day. Summer plans would
not interfere-need not, be-
cause we will store pur-
chases until needed in the
Autumn.
Kor7nanshahs, $3.50 to 81, $50
grades.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-24
Cotton Dresses

This is a very exceptional
collection Of house. porch
and garden dresses at $3.50
and $685..
At $3.5o-mostly bingham in
check and plaid effects, attrac-
tive colorings, with collars and
cuffs of white pique; some plain
blue chambray with collar and
pipings of white.
At $5.s5-ginghams and dain-
tily figured voiles of good quail
ty in several models.
Main Aisle and Third floor. Old Rdg.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-24
Small Oriental Rugs

Small Oriental Rugs
$50 NosSouls. hearth size, $40 TO
.S75 grades. s26. 80. $3.50, $3.50,
$47.50. $3.50.
so Shirrdns, average size, Ask
3.6 it., s25 to $40 grades, $3.50
and $2T.50.
100 Silly Bt'oochidons. $25 to
SIS grades, $3.50, $3.50 $37. so
and $3.50.
100 Antique and Modern Ca
bistans. Trans. Kurdistans and
Daghestans, sI25 to $3.50 grades
average size AZ x g. it., $3.50.
40 Persian Saro1lks, S225 to $3.50
grades. average size SO 5 IT,,
S95 to $175.
20 Persian Soronks, SIPS to $3.50.
average size 4.3 6.6 IT., $3.50 to
S275.
Third Gallery. New Building.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-24
SIMS THANKS X. OF C.
Rear Admiral Expresses Apprecis-
ton of Work for Fleet,

Rear Admiral Sims. former com
mander OF the Victory Fleet. has given
his official appreciation OF what the
Knights OF Columbus did for the men
Of the fleet in a letter received at h. Of
&C. headquarters. The Admiral writes:
Upon relinquishing my duties as
commander Of the United States naval
forces in Europe, on behalf OF the navy
| wish TO convey my sincere htanks and
apprecia ton OF the excellent service
which has been rendered by your or
ganization in aiding the spiritual and
material welfare OF the men OF the navy.
Effective work of this kind, which
fosters contentment and better morale, is
of real military value and the record
of your organization Is a most happy
one in this respect"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-24
BOY NETS $4,000
FOR 80 BURGLARIES
D. J. Lundberg, IS, Pleads
Guilty in Brooklyn.

d. Johannes Lundberg. Is, OF 526
Sixth avenue, Brooklyn. told Judge Nc
Dermott in the Kings County Court
Brooklyn. yesterday that within the last
two months he had committed thirty
burglaries, which netted him about
$4,000. He pleaded guilty 10 grand
larceny in the first degree.
District Attorney Lewis asked the
court TO give Lundberg the limit sen-
tence, but the burglars attorney pleaded
for clemency. He said Lundberg had
married about year ago and that his
wife was about to become a mother.
He should have thought about his
wife before" said the Judge.
Lundberg will be sentenced Monday
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-24

The Millinery Salons are
Uery busy. Some aDomen
comment on the wonderful
variety of the hats. Others
ON the indiUidudI charm.
Our artist has sketched
two of the neW hats coming
from the Workrooms today.
Hundreds of others aOtll be
ready for your inspection
today. Prices begin at 81.
First floor, Old Building.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-24
Third American
Composers
Festival

Fourth Concert Today at 2:30
in the Auditorium
Publications of
C. Schirmer, Inc, N. Y. City.
All music lovers are invited.
COMPOSERS, represented or
appearing - Godfrey O'Hara,
Florence Parr Gere, Frederick
Jacoby, Henry Holden Huss. An
nabelle Morris Buchanan, David
Guion, /. Barton. Clifford Dema-
rest, R. Huntington Woodman,
Harold Vincent Milligan, Richard
Hageman, John Alden Carpenter,
Frank H. Grey, Leon St. Clair,
Archer Gibson.
SINGERS appearing-Ampa-
rito Farrar, soprano; Dicie How
ell, soprano; Marguerite Ringe,
soprano; Iseult Morice, soprano;
Joseph Matthew, tenor; Earl
Tuckerman, baritone; Carl Deis
at the piano.
First Gallery. New Building.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-24

julius Swerback, 3. was run over by a
moving van while playing in front OF his
home at 222 Broome street yesterday
and was killed. The driver, Max Gan
ger, said he did not know the accident
had taken place until n hoy ran after
the van and told him. lie was arrested
on a technical charge OF homicide.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-24

The LaIhport and Holt liner Vaubau,
due to-day from Argentina and Brazil
ports, brings 500 passengers, the biggest
any ship Of the line ever has carried
from South America to the United
States. In the throng are many pros
Ferrous folk of the southern republics
who have been unable to leave their
ZONES because OF drastic war measures
imposed on travellers by sea. Also
aboard are many South American busl-
ness men and merchants.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-24
Small
but important
Sale of Dress es for
Miss Ii to 20

The remainder of a
unique collection which was
designed and made exclu-
sively for us by an artist
dressmaker. 81 frocks of
imported organdie, linen,
batiste, voile and novelty
cottons. Some of the dresses
are a bit mussed. Sizes are
incomplete. as of some mod
els there is only one frock.
$3.50 dresses, SIS.
$45 to $50 dresses, $35.
$3.50 and $3.50 dresses,
$3.50.
$65 and SIS dresses, $3.50.
$s5 dresses, $3.50.
ALSO-30 serge dresses,
at $25, were $29.75 to
$3.50.
Second floor. Old Building,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-24
Furs Stored

T eleph o n e Stuyvesant
400, extension 145, JAG or
147, if you would like us to
call for yours.
Tenth floor. New Building
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-24
ADVERTISEMENT.
HANDSOME BROWNS!
SUITS, SAC.

There are three designs in an
unfinished worsted Made in
two models, one rather close 1T
ting. likely to be popular among
the "twenty-ones to thirty ones"
while the other is quietly rich,
both half lined with silk. The
spring overcoats in Scotchie ef-
fects. $27.50-S32, are an excel
lent offering. ] make my ready
made clothes, and that accounts
for good suits and overcoats
reasonably. G.. N. VINCENT,
b24-526 9Th Ave, near 31st.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-24
Smoking. stands
special

ST to $25.
40 only, in American wal
nut, imitation and solid ma
hogany - manufacturers
samples - finest workman
ship, closed out to us at a
reduction.
The Sport shop.
Burlington Arcade Floor, New Bldg,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-24
1.5OO Holland
RhOdOdendrOns,
7Sc

Hardy, healthy shrubs,
full of buds, less than
American grown plants.
Red, pink or white, 75c.
100 Holland Magnolias, 81
They will probably bloom this
year if you get them in the ground
Immediately. Their orchid, pinky
white lotus-lilie flowers are perhaps
the most beautiful blooms OF the
spring, and they grow quickly.
Holland JdpOnica. 75c
Waxy green leaves with creamy
spotting and cherry red berries
have these Japonica aucuba shrubs
in fine condition for planting.
Holland EUergrecnS, 75c
Sweet smelling conifers of half
a dozen foreign species which will
add a decorative feature to any
garden.
japanese Naples, 75c
The leaves turn red early and are
particularly lovely. Holland grown.
Holland AzaleaS, 75c
Tall, blooming radiant spring
plants in rich tones OF violet purple
Holland Boz, SOC and 75c
Buxus bush for low hedges or
decorative shrubs which may be
clipped i0 interesting shapes if
desired.
Seventh Gallery. New Building.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-24
Right D0Wn
Good Sale
Fine Furniture

$4,000 is the total of our
regular prices on a number
of matched suites and sep
arate pieces for the living
room; period pieces luxuri-
ously upholstered.
$4,000 is the total price
you are asked to pay. Z.
Just because we need room
for wicker and garden fur
niture.
If you can make use of a
very comfortable chair or
divan, softly cushioned, COW
cred with velours, damask
or tapestry in uncommonly
charming colors and de-
signs, this is your oppor-
tunity. -
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-24
FeU Examples

S71.25 for a sos tapestry
covered arm chair with outside
back and sides of velours.
$66 for an $8S tapestry-cov-
cred wing arm chair.
$3.50 for a $78 tapestry-cov-
cred arm chair.
$63.75 for an $50 tapestry
covered arm chair.
$145.50 for a 1874 silk dam
ask-covered arm chair.
$14s.5O for a S19S all-over
upholstered davenport.
1922 for a 1896 three-piece
all-over upholstered suite with
loose seat cushions and tapes
Uncovered.
$247.50 for a $3.50 all-over up
holstered suite, tapestry seats and
backs, outside backs and sides of
velours.
s2s3.50 for 1878 three-piece
all-over upholstered suite in
black and gold damask.
S5os.75 for $67s.5O three
piece all-over upholstered suite in
blue and gold damask, with out
side and side of blue velours.
Fifth Gallery. New Building.
Evening journal., 1919-09-26
CROP OF MUSTACRES
HARD HIT BY BLIGHT
Hirsutc Adotnm.nt Disap-
pears as Service Men
Relurn 10 Gives
CITY POLICE
FALL IN LINE.

Have you noticed ii Possibly the
keen edge OF your power OF obseya-
ton has been dulled. making It neces-
sary to call the wandering attention TO
TIE fact HAT a blight has hii the mus
iache crop.
Now-wc felt sure that you would
recall that Bill Brown looked awfully
funny The last time You saw him and
you couldn't make up your mind Why.
He had a scared look and dldn-i seem
quite as healthy as usual That ex-
plains something else. That fellow who
looked right al you and spoke while
you were hurrying up Market street the
other day. You worried all afternoon
trying 20 remember who he was and
never succeeded Why, that was the
young fellow down at The bank and his
is shaved off, too.
Here's a tip Watch the policemen
II started with Them Almost over
night the abundant foliage disappeared
from many visaee leaving -we won't
say barren waste. But It's spread
ing The movement is under way and
If something is not done this mark Of
masculine beauty VIII be dim mem
ory along with those big ones for O
nickel
While the boys were sporting the
drab and blue. several thousand ann
bilious young officers were thrown on
an unsuspecting public They disco,-
cred That trick musiache would aid
in having a squads right movement
carried out. so the cute little lip adorn-
mepis became The rage But now that
the war is over and the boys are back
in civles they discover that q sack coat
does not set or waxen mustacle to
advantage hence the disappearance of
the mustache.