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The New York herald., 1921-02-11
CRIME ARRAIGNMENTS
HERE FELL OFF IN YEAR
Probation Cases in State Also
Decreased.

Although spectacular crimes OF vlo-
lence. holdups and burglaries increased
in some cities the last year, the
total number OF criminal arraignments
in New York state showed n decrease.
according TO the annual report OF the
New York state Probation Commission
for 1920, now being submitted 10 the
Legislature. dminution OF criminal
court work and OF commitments TO cor
rectional institutions and very slight
decrease In the number or persons
placed on probation by courts through
out the State arc outstanding facts pre-
scented In the report.
The commission credits the decrease
IN the number OF criminal arraienments
to the effects of prohibition. TO good
Industrial conditions early in 1920 and
70 the better organized and more ef-
fective probation work and other pre-
ventive work with dellnduents now car
ried or throughout the state.
Last year total OF 1851 persons
throughout the state we're placed on
probation. 6.S62 being children under
1s years \ total OF 1890 finished pro-
baton terms during the year. OF whom
797 per cent. made good and were dis
charged as entirely successful. This Is
a larger percentage OF successes than
ever before. But So per cent we're re.
arrested and committed. Tho prison
population July !. 1920. was i0,502. the
smallest In many years.
The New York herald., 1921-02-11
WOMEN HELD UPIN
JAMAICA AND BRONX
Long Island Resident Beaten
When She Refuses to Give
Up Her Purse.

Women walking home after shopping
trips were the victims last night and the
night before OF holdups that occurred in
Jamaica and The Bronx. The Bronx
robber brandished a revolver and disap-
peared when the woman started to
scream. but the Jamaica thief beat his
victim almost into insensibility when she
refused to yield UP her purse.
Mrs. Mildred Levy, 20 years old. of
1913 Bergen street. Jamaica, was the vic
time of last nights hohdup. She was set
upon at Fulton and Roy streets by
man who grabbed for her purse and who
beat her about the face with his fists
when she refused TO release the chain.
As Mrs Levy fell TO the sidewalk the
thief disappeared.
Scores of persons witnessed the hold
up. but were not able to catch the thief,
who ran into wooded section at Farm
| ers avenue and Fulton street. Mrs. Levy
was lifted into an automobile and taken
TO her home, where she was placed
under the care of a physician. The po-
lice reserves were called out under Capt
Wohlforth and the woods were searched
Salvatore zongoni, %. OF 220 Shelton
avenue. who, the police say. was found
in the woods was arrested and is being
held for further investigation.
Mrs. John ]. Gorham. wife OF law
yer of 2155 Morris avenue. The Bronx,
was held up less than half a block from
her home. The robber pushed a pistol
into her face. Mrs. Gorham screamed
and ran toward 1880 street. where two
men and woman were standing at the
time. The robber raced after Mrs. Cor
ham for about fifty feet. but seeing the
persons at the corner, doubled back and
disappeared into vacant lots.
Thomas Courtney, 40. of 460 West
Thirty-ninth street, and William Ly-
notte. AZ, of 230 Halsey street. Brook
lyn, We're locked UP in the West Forty
seventh street station on a charge of
assault and robbery. The police charge
these men entered saloon and restau-
rant at 517 West Forty-ninth street yes
terday afternoon, represented them
selves TO be policemen and ordered
everybody TO line UP and be frisked.
William Rooney OF 81 West Forty-ninth
street. one of those In the place, OBJ
jected and a fight started. Two police
men were called in and Courtney and
Lynotte were arrested.
Patrick Quinn, 23. OF 443 West Fifty
fifth street was locked up at the same
tation house on a burglary charge. The
robbery of which he is accused occurred
Wednesday night at the grocery store
OF Samuel Blum. 43l West Fifty-sixtn
street. Somebody broke cellar window
and stole groceries valued at $50. a
large quantity of groceries were found
in Quinns fiat. the police say.
Property owners OF Port Washington.
l.. T.. have become so alarmed over the
activities of sneak thieves that they
have formed an organization TO be known
as the Order OF the Red f'ca ther. which
will act az an auxiliary OF the police
force. I'VE. will make an example OF
the first rascal who is caught stealing
from our homes" Frederick Rich. head
OF the organization said. He did not
explain to what treatment the robber
would be subjected.
The New York herald., 1921-02-11
SHOT ON MULBERRY
STREET IN A CROWD
Just the Way I've Always Elk
pected.' Says Victim in
Hospital.

Albert Alterio. who lived at the Hotel
.Astor until recently and is said by the
police to be worth several hundred thou
sand dollars, was shot in the back at
noon yesterday in Mulberry street. a
block and a half from Police Headquar-
nesses say they saw Altero's assaiant
raise his revolver and fire second time
The bullet struck Mrs. Aida Peretti Of
81 Mulberry street. who had her seven
months old son in her arms She was
taken to Bellevue Hospital, where it was
said her injury was not serious. Alterio
was in critical condition last nigh- at
Gouverneur Hospital.
The police believe the shooting was
the result OF a bootiegging feud. They
arrested Antonio Mancini a grocer OF
a Crary street, Providence r. J.. and
are holding him at headquarters. Should
Alterio die the prisoner will be charged
with first degree murder He denies all
knowledge OF the shooting. but the police
say they have several witnesses who
saw him fire.
Alterio, who told the police he was an
importer of 347 East Thirtieth street.
Is said to have a record of seven arrests
with no conviction recorded against him.
Jacob Leavitt a clerk at Police Head
quarters. was walking through Mulberry
street when he says he saw Mancini ap-
proach Alterio from behind. draw a re-
volver and fire. The bullet lodged in
the small of Alterio's back and he
reeled Before he fell Leavitt says he
saw Mancini fire again. the shot grazing
Alterio's head and hitting Mrs. Peretti.
Mancini turned and walked rapidly
away. Patrolnan Louis Hunt, who is
on duty at headquarters, heard the
shots. He ran to Mulberry and Broome
/ streets and says he saw Mancini throw
a revolver into a basement before ar
resting him with the aid OF Detective
Duggan of the East Sixty-seventh street
station.
They've got me just the way I've
always expected they would" Alterio
said. according TO the detectives. "1
wasn't such bad feller, though" he
added weakly as he was being placed
in the ambulance for the trip TO Belle
vue
Alterio denied he knew Mancini, and
could not identify him. he said. as the
man who had done the shooting. Ac-
cording to the police Mancini at first
said he was a bootblack but when a
diamond ring which glistened on his
finger was called TO his attention he
admitted being the proprietor OF a
wholesale grocery in Providence. lie
came to town Wednesday night TO buy
goods, he said. and registered at the
Hotel Occidental.
Alterio. tn epoice say. was once ar
rested under the name Of Vincenzo
Esperito of 347 East Thirty-first street.
He was detained in the Tombs as a
material witness in connection with the
murder OF Michael Gianiri in 1916. but
was discharged. lie was TO have sailed
for Italy about March I, his friends say.
The New York herald., 1921-02-11
Sales on the Aisle Of
Special Features

Embroidered tea cloths, Of
cream crash, Sl.25.
Napkins to match. soc.
Tea cozicrs to match. ST.
House dresses. pcrcalc. S2.35.
Pctticoats. silk. spring shades.
Jersey and taffcta. $3.50.
Ivory cclluloid toilet articles,
slightly imperfect, half the price
Of the perfect.
Ribbons, jacquard brocadc.
dc in. wide. pink, blvc and
white; 65c yard.
Gloves. womcn's long Isle.
beaver and mode, s 80 pair.
Handkerchicfs. womers cot
ton, embroidered. =. in hem, &
for 81.
Chocolate-covered caramels,
60c lb. Mais Floor. Old Building.
The New York herald., 1921-02-11
New Brushed Wool
S.

A large enveloplng scarf
of brushed wool edged with
deep fringe is fashioned so
that it really is a comfort
able and warm sports
wrap. 1t comes down to The
waist line in back and IS
made with a belt so that
the ends may be caught
down in front to form a
substantial wrap.
1t gives the effect of having
little sleeves.
Pockets on either side ap-
pear underneath the belt.
In black with wide band
of white brushed wool that
turns back and forms a collar,
and continues down the front
in Tuxedo effect.
Second floor, pld Bldg.
The New York herald., 1921-02-11
TO-DAYS SALES

LIBRARY ard LIVING
ROOM FURNITURE-featured
to-day in the February sale Of
furniture.
Fifth Gallery New BuildIng.
FOX SCARFS-a special pur-
chase brings fox scarfs for
spring at the low prices Of
$3.50 to $3.50.
Second FLOOR old Building
SILKS-to-day's silk feature
is 32-inch tub silk shirting at
$3.50 yard.
Main Floor Old Building
BEAD BAGS--French bead
bags that were imported TO sell
for $3.50 may be bought for
$500. Main Floor Old Building
The New York herald., 1921-02-11
More Silk-lined
0vercoats, S33.50

Chesterfield ovcrcoatS
the aristocrat and the COM
moncr Of the overcoat fam
lily. Always available for
immediate SC vice on all
occasions. BUT
Seldom offered with
silk lining) ut $3.50 these
DAYS. Oxford gray. with
velvet collar; and MADE ol
a Rock fab~ic that vii!
wcar--and then some.
Burlington Arcade floor.
New Bldg.
The New York herald., 1921-02-11
MUST SURRENDER
ESTATE TO CHURCH
Strzeiccki Removed as Ad-
ministrator of Property.

Surrogate Cohalan Yesterday removed
Julian p. Strzeieck as administrator Of
the estate OF his brother. tho Rev. John
II Strzeleclti. late pastor Of the Polish
Catholic Church OF 81. Stanislnus. IN
Seventh street for falling 70 turn over
To Tho Roman Catholic archdiocesan au-
thorities i3ee. 7s2 Of the estate. lie was
ordered 10 do this November ! last but
instead appealed TO the Appellate pivis-
ion and Charles ". Sinnott, counsel FOR
Archbishop Hayes. applied tor his re-
nloval.
Nccording 10 the findings of tohn p.
Brennan. referee that led 20 tho issu-
auce o. tho order. Father Strzelecki had
80 mingled his personal and the char ,h
finances that at his death he owed the
church $3.50 ooo Most Of this, Il was al
lered. he had converted into securities.
loans and ievelry. which the brother re-
m owed from the rectory when ne became
administrator.
The New York herald., 1921-02-11
JESSE WALKER DIES
IN CHAIR AT SING SING
Sentence Executed for Muir
der of Samuel Woichok.

Jesse Walker. 30 years old. OF Evans
vile. Ind. vas put 10 death in the cleo
tric chair at Sing Sing prison last night
FOR the murder OF Samuel Wolchak, a
siationerv dealer who was killed in an
attempt 10 rob his store In eos Wyckoff
avenue. Brooklyn. or November 3. 1919.
walker went 10 the chair with unusual
coniposure. considering his youth,
smoking 2 cigar which had been given
20 him earlier IN the evening BY the
warden. Lewis r. Lawes.
lie walked into the death chamber
from his cell In the death house shortly
sfter II o'clock accompanied by the
Protestant chaplain. DR. v. A. Peterson,
prd seated himself IN the electric chair.
As he entered the door he half turned.
paused and looked back TO the other
cells ln the death house. before which
v.rro The curtains that are always drawn
wnen one OF the prisoners there goes
down the corridor 70 die.
'Tsood-by boys" said Walker II
hone YOU all get home"
walker was strapped into the chair
n, tho attendants, mid the switch was
thrown BY John Hubert, the executioncr.
a. III Oh O'Clock, sending the frst shock
through his body The switch was thrown
sRam rev moments later. and az - .iS
o'clock the prison physician said that
The boy was dead
Unusual efforts were made TO save
walkers life. and the case was car-isi
through all of the courts. United states
Senator'S Calder, New. stanley and Wat
son appealed 10 COY. Miller 70 commute
his sentence to life Imprisonment. and a
delegation of prominent lkentuckians, in
which state Walker ~lived for several
3ears. made several attempts 10 have
his sentence conlmuted 10 life inprison-
rrent The Governor. however, said that
the Law should take its ccvr~s.
The New York herald., 1921-02-11
Disagree on scope Of Powers.

Referring TO the recent statements Of
legislative opponents OF the committees
move for far reaching inquiry in finan-
cial fields. he said There is a funda-
mental difference of opinion between the
legislative leaders and myself "a TO the
scope OF the powers that are given under
the new resolution IN so Ear as II affects
the investigation OF financial institutions
that are now authorized by law TO loan
on bond and mortgage.
'''rhe leaders claim ,hat these powers
are sufficient FOR our purposes. | be-
lieve know more about the subject
than they do. and it is my opinion that
they are not. and that the committee
ought not to be required TO embark
upon this branch Of the inquiry with
circunscrlbed powers that may be chai
lenged at every step and that may re-
suit in converting an investigation into
a. series OF interminabe lawsuits. To
my mind there is no justification for
hanging the committee In this fashion
in midair between the devil and the
deep sea. All doubts on such a sub
lect should be resolved In favor OF the
committee"
He remarked that the resolution con-
tinuine the committee has been held up
in the Legislature until 1t is now too
lafe FOR Il to finish its work and sub
NIT comprehensive programme ot
remedial legislation to the present sos-
sion. IIc further remarked that he mad
mot vet lost hope that the Legislature
on further reflection will feel that the
work thus fsr done by The committee
has entitled IL TO sufficient confidence
to give Il tho powers which Il believes
10 be necessary 70 securing tho best re-
suits in the consciousness that those
powers viii not be abused
The New York herald., 1921-02-11
Spring here in
Guimpes from aris

The collars of these chic
new guimpes reflect inf1u-
ences of years ago-the
Medici, Lord Byron or the
medieval high collars.
The frivolous frill is
favored by a few of the
guimpes and always they
are embroidered or tucked
with the daintiness and
skill Of French needle
women.
$3.50 to S23.
The new ideas of the spring
season and the crispness of or
candle qualities Of these
guimpes from Paris-freshen
the winter frock between sea-
sons as well as enhance the
charm of the new frock.
Main floor, Old Bldg.
The New York herald., 1921-02-11
To-day S special
offer of Silks

A fine quality of tub
silks 80 in. wide, for mem 5
shirts and women's shirt
waists. $3.50 yard.
The last price we quoted on
similar silks was half as much
again--in January. And that
was a special price,
Seventeen designs. mostly
stripes-cluster stripes of
one or two colors, or one
color stripes, on white
grounds; also white stripes
on white grounds.
Colors-blue, henna. brown,
green. lavender. as we'll as
black. Main Floor. Old Building.
The New York herald., 1921-02-11
DAUGHTERS CUSTODY
WON BY MRS. REEVE
Physician to Deliver Child to
Singer This Afternoon.

The custody OF ner seyen-year
daughter. Dolora. was awarded to Mrs
Grace Fisher Reeve former prOtegc OF
Nine. Nordica and - concert singer,
by Justice Young YESTERDAY In the SUI
preme Court ~ White Plains Mrs
Fisher had brogghi habeas corpus pro-
ceedinEs 20 obtain tho child from her
husband. Dr. oscar g. Reeve NJ go West
iisth street. Under the terms % Justice
Youns's decision Delora will be delivered
10 her mother AZ ? o'clock this afternoon
in the main waiting room OF the Grand
Central Terminal
The Justice held that Mrs Reeve may
have the child Tor six months. after
which, y The parents have not become
reconcled. the case may be reopened
on the initiative ~ the court Durina
this period however Dr Reeve may
visit his daughter and may bring her TO
New York over sundays Mrs. Reeve
told the court thst she would gi,e up
her musical career and devote herself to
hor daughter.
The New York herald., 1921-02-11
Women S | weed
Suits at $55
A reru specioL price.

A cery special price.
Two models in English
tweeds and homespun,
made and tailored in this
country.
Both models are of the Nor
folk type beautifully tailored,
with narrow shoulders and well
cut sleeves. Both have notch
.ollars and bone buttons. They
are to be had in lovely colors.
lavender. tan brown and rose.
There are also two mod
els in rainbow tweed. that
material that has found 50
much favor for several
seasons.
One Of these models is with
out a belt with slightly longer
coat in tan and gray.
Second Floor. Old Bldg.
The New York herald., 1921-02-11
VERDICT OF $77O WARDED
CHEF FIRED BY MRS. CARUSO
Singers Wife Charged Food Was Half Cooked and
Too Much Veal Served-Hours Too Long,
Says Carlo-Case to Be Appealed

say and that the persons who could
have testified regarding IL from knowl-
edge We're not produced in court or a
reason given for their non-appearance.
He held that the testimony regarding the
asparagus. brains and veal was proper.
but he said there was no testimony TO
show that the brains we're badly pre-
pared by the cook or that he had pur-
chased them. He held, therefore. that
Mrs. Caruso did not have sufficient rea-
son TO discharge Ragazzino.
In a letter of Mr.. Zirate, written after
his discharge. the chef referred to Mrs.
Benjamin as being too fastidious" and
declared that she had demanded special
service for her children. He said also
that his hours were too long. as he had
been compelled to work from in the
morning until $3.50 at night.
Counsel for Mr.. Caruso served notice
OF appeal.
The New York herald., 1921-02-11

Carlo Ragazonni, for two weeks last
summer a cooll in the home of Enrico
caruso al Southampton. received a YER
dict OF $40 yesterday in the Municipal
Court in the suit he brought against the
singer because Mrs. Caruso had dis
charged him. The case was tried before
Justice Eder on December s, but the de-
cision was not handed down until yes
terday. The principal witnesses were
RaeaZonni; and Mrs. Caruso and Bruno
Zirate. the tenor's secretary, for the de-
fence.
Mrs. Caruso, who discharged Ragaz-
onni. testified that he had served the
family half cooked asparagus, brains
that were not good and veal almost
every day. and also that he had pre-
pared half cooked cereal for the children
OF her sister, Mrs. Park Benjamin, Jr.
Justice Eder. however. held that her
testimony in this particular was hear
The New York herald., 1921-02-11
Two. Trousers
Suits at $3.50

This is a very loud echo
from the sale that began
here on Wednesday. Most
men know the advantages
Of a two-trouse,s suit.
when the suit is made of
good fabric and well tail
ored. That assurance is
distinctly a Wanamaker
characteristic.
We bought
these suits from a maker
who was willing to take his
loss. That accounts for
the $3.50 price.
Blue serges. blue fan
nels, blue unfinished worst
eds. gray mixtures and
heather effects constitute a
variety that goes a long
way toward satisfaction.
The New York herald., 1921-02-11
Glazed Chintz
Just off Ship

Our Spring order Of
glazed chintz has arrived
from abroad. The variety
Of design and color holds
satisfaction for wide diver
gence of taste.
1t is of a quality and in col
ors particularly suitable for
window shades, draperies and
slip covers. 50 to $3.50 yard.
Fourth Gallery, New Bldg.
The New York herald., 1921-02-11
LlVng-ro and
Library Tables

In the February Sale OF
Furniture are 120 different
styles Of tables to choose
from, at one-fourth, one
third and one-half below
their established prices.
Some of mahogany.
Some Of walnut.
Some of oak.
They constitute orr en-
tire stock of living room
and library tables, and vir.
tually cover all the favored
designs-Louis XIV, Louis
XVI. Italian. Colonial.
Queen Anne, William and
Mary. Adam, and Chip
pendale.
Some Examples
S33 table for. S24 90
Mahogany finished. Queen
Anne type.
S52 table for. $500
Mahogany-fnished, mission
type.
S78 table for. =. $1,000
Mahogany-fnisEed, Queen
Anne type.
$50 table for. S4o.0O
Mahogany-fnished, Colonial
type.
S104 table for. $500
Walnut. Queen Anne type.
SIG table for. !. $500
Mahogany, Louis XIV.
S156 table for. S104.O0
Walnut, Queen Anne type.
S193 table for $4,000
Walnut. italian type.
$3.50 table for $3.50
Mahogany. Chippcndale
type.
S3d7 table for S260.00
Walnut, italian type.
Fifth Gallery, New Bldg
The New York herald., 1921-02-11
Double Fur .Scarfs
Silk lined Scarfs

Brown and taupe fox scarfs,
good quality. full furTed, silk
lined or double fur. i. ..S22.50
Brown and taupe fox scarfs,
good quality. full furred, silk
lined or double fur. S29.75
Pointed fox scarfs, good
quality, full furred. soft and
silky. ....... S35 and $40
Brown fox scarfs. excellent
quality, full furred, silk lined.
S49.50
Second Floor, Old Bldg.
The New York herald., 1921-02-11
Some old thing that
he said endears us
to Abraham Lincoln

as we remember his birthday
with an anniversary remem-
brsrce of his life.
Wonderful was the Provi
dencc that brought him to be
born and in time to be prepared
for public life and the Presi-
dency. when needed the most.
His mother could read. but
not write: his father could do
neither; but his parents sent
him to school, with an old spell
ing book. and he learned in his
childhood to both read and
write.
When eight years old he
f1oated down the Ohio River on
raft, moving the family pos
sessions to Indiana. In short
time the Declaration of Inde-
pendence and the Life of Wash
ington became his compendium
of political wisdom. At the
age of nineteen he was work
ing on a hatboat on the Mis-
sissippi River for ten dollars
month.
At twenty-five he was elected
to the Legislature Of Illinois.
In 1858 he went before the peo-
pie of the mighty Prairie State.
saying: This Union cannot
permanently endure half slave
and half free. The Union will
not be dissolved, but the house
will cease to be divided"
On February al. 1861, to the
Assembly Of New Jersey. at
Trenton, he explained: 81 shall
-endeavor to take the ground I
deem most just to the North,
the East, the West and the
South, and the whole country.
81 take it, hope. in good
temper, certainly with no
malice toward any section. !
am devoted to peace, but it may
be necessary to put the foot
down firmly"
The country that loved him
CdllCN illtt' Ioi oCSoiiu lihiS ~
the Presidency.
Senator Douglas. his one-tin1e
enemy, said: Lincoln is the
honestest man ! ever knew.
Lincoln was not only leader,
but a companion of the people.
Lincoln restored and raised
the flag over all the United
States.
Lincoln was faithful to the
end and finished work that
can never be overthrown.
Let US ever keep his memory
fresh as his birthday rolls
around.
[Signedl
The New York herald., 1921-02-11
Hettrick quite Iuauisitive.

When the opportunity offered Mr.. .. D.
son undertook 20 explain TO the prosecu-
tor that it was a desire to eliminate
eutthroat competition. which has been
ruinous to the industry" that impelled
him to enlist with the Hettrick faction
He had related how Hettrick's first step
was to ask him TO submit a repor, upon
the amount Of business done by his con-
eeru. that he might know how to rate 1t,
when the evening adjournment was
taken.
Throughout the greater part IL he
day Edward r. Dean. formerly book
keeper In Hettrick's office. was TESTIFY
ins for the prosecution. H. was Kept
busy identifying documentary evidence
upon which the prosecution aims to
show the method employed oy HettriclS
In passing upon the bids submitted BY
members OF his rings upon various jobs
and fixing the prices which they should
ask
William r. Chapman and William j.
poran. labor chiefs, who arc on trial
for having endeavored to coerce plumb
ors into Joining the Hettrick ring. spent
a auet day listening to the introduction
of this evidence Mr.. Gibson's exenina-
ton win be continued when the trial is
resumed this morning.
The New York herald., 1921-02-11
An Important Fact

In many instances our
prices are as low as those
Of 1914.
And we are frank to admit
that we think that our fashions
are more distinctive and
charming than those of for
mer seasons.
We shall be glad to have
your visit.
Second Floor, Old Building.
Tenth Street.
The New York herald., 1921-02-11
INJUNCTION PLEA DELAYED.

Argument on an application for an in :.
junction. brought by J. Friedman X
co. against the Amalgamated Clothing
workers OF America for dissolution OF
that organization. was postponed yester-
day in Justice Nathan Bijur's part ~
the Supreme Court. The argument Viii
be heard Monday.