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The New York herald., 1921-02-25

that they deserve a story
in themselves. Pieces with
decided personality and
charm of the sort that
may color a whole room
and suggest the key to its
character.
Two little secretaries of un-
usually fine workmanship and
delicate design, newly arrived
Au Ouatrieme. have this rare
quality. One is small Louis
XVI. "desk for a lady" made
with both serpentine front and
serpentine sides--a point" of
fineness in design. 1t is of
acajou. inlaid beautifully with
a lattice Of narrow strips and
little stars OH the gracefully
curved front. The interior,
with its complication of small
drawers is delightful. Price
5000.
The other secretary is of the
slim Directoire type. much like
a "bonheur du Jour" but larger
and more elaborate. 1t is of
light mahogany inlaid with
brass and ebony wood, and
equiv ped with a marble top.
Price, $3.50.
Fourth Floor. Old Building.
The New York herald., 1921-02-25
The inevitable
Spring Gown

We say inevitable" be-
cause no matter how spring
like the weather chooses to
behave, the spring ward
robe must be purchased,
and it must include the
charming fresh gowns that
give spring the greater
part of it's charm.
The Women's Gown Salon
has now a collection of daytime
frocks at $49.50, developed in
Georgette crepe, crepe de
chine, crepe back satin and
cloth suitable for wear at the
moment and for the warmer
days to come.
Simple smart models
distinguished by excellent
Workmanship and fneness of
detail.
New colors
such as pewter gray as well as
midnight blue, shades of brown
and beige, are featured.
Second floor, Old Bldg.
The New York herald., 1921-02-25

IT is not big type and big
Forty-Fve Styles Of Bedroom Suites at 1alf Price

This is one Of the BIG.
glad, news-items for the
last day but two OF the
great February Furniture
Sale.
II is news of a nature
we shall not be able TO
give after Monday of next
week--news which no
other store in the country
can give, today.
The furniture is all
Wanamaker standard,
noted for its beauty, quail
ity, and durability. We
cannot recorder these bed
room suites to sell for the
price you may have them
for now.
The suites contain 2, 3, 4, .
and up to 20 pieces, in mahog-
any, walnut or enamel; in
Louis XIV, Louis XVI, Colo.
nial, Queen Anne, Adam and
Italian styles--correct express
sions of each type.
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$50 to $4,675
leach half price

$50 for $160 suite of full
size bedstead and bureau in
walnut.
s4.675 for a $9,350 suite, 20
pieces, handmade, in walnut.
These are the extremes.
Between the two, you will
find a very gratifying
range of prices.
For example:
$1811 suite for $905.50.
7-pc. mahogany, Louis XVI.
$3.50 suite for $425.
8-pc. antique green enamel,
hand decorated.
1885 suite for $917.50.
7-pc. walnut, Louis XVI
1882 suite for $491.
7-pc. ivory enamel, Adam
design.
S454 suite for 1927.
.5-pc. mahogany suite, Louis
Sixteenth design.
1928 suite for $261.50.
Ape. walnut suite. Louis
Fifteenth design.
$3O6 suite for $153.
Ape. ivory enamel suite, Co.
lonial design.
1891 suite for S195.50.
5-pc. walnut suite, Queen
Anne.
$400 suite for 5000.
4-pc. ivory enamel suite.
Louis Sixteenth design.
S556 suite for $278.
4-p:. mahogany suite.
$3.50 suite for $282.50.
6-pc. ivory enamel suite.
1888 suite for S194.
6-pc. maple suite.
The New York herald., 1921-02-25
PLEADS NOT GUILTY
TO BRIDGETTS KILLING
Charles r. DaUis AnsWers to
Three Indictments.

Charles T. Davis surgical dressing
manufacturer. pleaded not guilty yester-
day before County Judge May In Brook
lyn 20 indictments charging murder for
the killing 10 Detective Joseph Bridgetts
and assault for shooting Detective Ed
ward McGlone and George w. Koran. an
insurance adjuster, in his Office at 2i7
Duffleld street. Brooklyn. last week He
was extremely nervous. and bowed when
the court clerk called his name and
asked him II he were tho Charles r.
Davis specified "I am. he replied.
His attorneys obtained leave 10 change
the pleas or 10 make other motions with
IN fourteen days. Two employees Of the
firm OF Davis g. Geek. Inc at 2i7 Duf-
field street. Robert v WinelL 1867 Dean
street. and Howard NJ CLARK 735 Sew
cnty-nnth street we're held IN $4,000
bail each as material witnesses.
District Attorney Lewis is preparing
10 fight defenes Of insanity,
The New York herald., 1921-02-25
PROFESSOR BEATEN
IN HOLDUP;; MAY die
Four Men Arrested for Attack
on w. P. Kotkov Of Jewish
Theological Seminary.

DR.. wilfred p Kotkov. 90. professor
Of philosophy in the Jewish Theological
Seminary in Yves; l23d street, was
beaten insensi5le early yesterday morn
ing by one OF four men who attacked
him. apparently intent at robbery. as
.ae was making a short cut through a
lot 20 his home at l064o Benedict ave-
nue.. Woodhaven. He was removed to
Mary Immaculate Hospital Jamaica.
suffering from multiple fractures OF the
skull. Physicians reported last night
his condition was serious.
DR. Kotkov told detectives he shouted
when The robber first struck him and
that the alta clSer then administered
more blows. Policeman George Burling
of the Richmond Hill station heard the
teachers outcry and reached the scene
Of the attack in time to see four men
run away. He gave chase, but theJ
escaped.
The policeman later arrested Peter
Runziata r. "a Havemeyer street; Jo-
seph Alfono. -. u Havemeyer street.
Brooklyn; Alfonzo Verona, Y. a. Water
street Woodhaven. and Frank cas-
sesso o. 249 North Eighth street, on
charges alleging assault and ROBBERY:
The prisoners denied any knowledge or
the crime. but the police say stains
were found on the hands OF two.
The home of Municipal Court Justice
Cornelius Ferguson at i25 Bay Twenty
ninth street Brooklyn, was entered De-
tween Saturday night and yesterday
morning and clothing valued al sS,VW
stolen. The Justice and Mrs. Ferguson
were visiting their farm In faphank,
L. T.. when the burglary occurred. Inc
robbers left a cap and some tools ana
finger prints on the furniture.
Hugh Mathieson Of 1121 Eighth ave-
mo Rroolxlyn. was held in $4,000 bail
by Magistrate Walsh in the Fifth Ave-
nue. Court on a grand larcery charge.
Louis Porter, a fur salesman, OF : Great
Jones street. said Mathieson was one OF
two men who visited his office Wednes-
day and selected four sealskin coats ana
a Japanese mink coat, which they re-
auested he bring TO Acme Hail, Sevenh
avenue and Main street, Brooklyn LOT a
prospective customer to see. Porter salo
he was attacked in the Brooklyn build
ing and robbed of the coats.
Three men were held without pau by
Magistrate rockingham in Tombs Court
on charges alleging the theft OF cash ana
securities valued at Sl49,34T.I4 from
John Mackenzie, messenger TOT the
Chemical National Bank. in the hallway
Of 109 Grand street or December ~
Joseph Tiernan. %, of 2423 Eighth ave-
nue. who Is said to be a son of the late
silent Mike" Tiernan. former outfielder
for the New York Giants: Benjamin
Dealy. %. of 3S9 Lenox avenue. and
Thomas Farmer. 90. Of 2174 Lexington
avenue. we're arrested in Chicago by de-
tectives Of the United States Fidelity
and Guarantee Company. ~ Cedar
street and Harlem police detectives
Two OF the prisoners are said TO have
made statements.
The New York herald., 1921-02-25
ONE SHORT CRY is ONLY
INTERRUPTION TO GIBBS
Calls Tale of Anti-British
Feeling "a Damned Lie.

One Irish sympathzer In the balcony
Of the Brooklyn Academy Of Music last
night interrupted Sir Philip Gibbs long
enough to shout at the top Of his lungs I:
"TAree cheers for De Valera 90 but no.
body took up his invitation to start a
demonstration.
Sir Philip was referring to letters he
said he had received on his visit here
from Americans who professed to know
lat the average citizens feelings were
toward England when the interruption
came. lie discussed the Irish situation
briefly reserviag a thorough discussion,
he said. for later lecture.
"Some of those who have written 20
me have said that in spite of the cor
dialty with which / have been received.
underneath it al Americans have a
deep seated hostility FOR England" Then
Sir Philip abandoned the even quietness
OF his tone. and asserted emphatically:
II say that is a damn lie
II have been In fifteen cities since my
arrival here and | am certain In my
own soul that there is no truth in such
statements. Any suggestion Of the thing
too horrible to name between you and
us is outside Of the realm Of possiblli-
ties"
Sir Philip lectured on What America
Means TO the World" Saying that the
League OF Nations is sham without
the presence Of America, he declared
that Europe is still looking westward
for spiritual leadership
I'VE are not asking for your charity,
ne declared. II am almost tempted to
say Damn your dollars We want your
spirit and your souls help"
The New York herald., 1921-02-25
ARRESTED AS THIEF
nv FRONT OF WALDORF
Waiter Accused by Woman
of Snotching Purse.

After being chased down Fifth avenue
for two blocks. Donald McFadeyn, Of
2Os Eighth avenue. who said he was
waiter. was caught last night in front
of the Waldorf by Patrolman Daggett
OF the West Thirteth street station
The complainant is Miss Ceorgiana
Wolff Of 81 Lowell street. Waterbury
Conn, who is stopping at the Hotel
Woodstock.
Miss Wolff told the police that Nc
Fadeyn snatched her pocketbook. which
contained s1e.35. and started running
when she began TO cry out for help.
Patrolman Daggett was near Thirty
sixth street when he heard her. and he
gave chase. McFadeyn was searched
and a pocketbook found on him was
identified by Miss Wolff
MCFadeyn was locked up In the West
Thirticth street station ON charge OF
grand larceny.
The New York herald., 1921-02-25
SHOT GIRL; LEARNS
OF DEATH IN COURT
McMonagle, Charged With
Murder, CoIiopseS in Cell.

James McMonagle who shot Dorothy
Seltzer. %, on February IS In her apart
ment, 602 West 137th street was ar
raigncd yesterday in Washington
Heights Court on a charge Of murder.
McMonagle had been confined in Harlem
prison since his arrest. and believing the
young woman was still alive had writ
ten letters daily TO her. addressing them
to Harlem Hospital, where he supposed
she was under care.
When he was Informed OF the charge
and that the young woman died last
Sunday. McMonagle was nearly over
come. He waived examination.
Magistrate McQuade was Informed
that an indictment would be returned IN
tweuty-four hours, and sent McMonagle
back 20 the prison. When he reached his
cell McMonaglo collapsed. The prison
keeper said the muscles OF his face
seemed 10 be partly paralyzed
The New York herald., 1921-02-25
ENGINE EXPLODES,,
3 KILLED, 2 HURT
Freight Locomotive Blown TO
Bits IN Yards ~ Jersey
City.
CAUSE NOT DETERMINED
Dynamite in Coal Not Respon-
siblc. a. al First Reported.
Officials SAY.

Tarss nea wsrs kmed ara ons uro5-
ably fatally iniarsa when tas Boiler on
a locomotive % the Lshrh vsHsy Raii'
road expioaea az 1855 oglnck last
niFht az 5nhnston and 1s-aag aveuuea
Jersey Citv Tha cause " thc eAp.o-
sion ls unknuwn
The dead are
ARNOLD GEoRcE 80 hssma cf o.
NotArlfi WILLIAM 3 brs mar. -
NcGEE. JOHN. ao. hrssenau, of lfo Gers
siroet. Jersey cav
Georxe walsh 81. ths ems nesr. %
Lehig ton. Pa. was taksn te the Jers
soy city Hospital sansring from burns
about the head and BODY re was not
expected 20 tive untll moFwiuE
Thomas Mcdonald. az q Hwitc hmRn ~
~ Bright street Jeraev CiiT wan in-
iured on the left les but Was ahio 60
go home after treatment
The engine. which Ras used only for
switching in tho yards. had staricd 40
with q train Of about twenty freight
cars when the eXpio-ion occurred The
boiler and cab were lifted Off the tracks
and blown sevcnfy-nvs fees ahead 81
the trucks. The Csh landed right side
up. but McCauley and McGec we're
buried under the Debris. Arnold was
picked up few fcst away. and Walsh,
the engineer. landed on rup % the cab.
II was three hours after the expio-
sion before the bodies of McCauiev and
McGee could be removed from the
debris.
The explosion hrought hundreds of
people TO the scene. AZ first Il was
thought that there had been collision
and that more than a dozen had been
killed. There also was report that
tho explosion resulted from dynamite
placed In the coal tenders % the loco
motive, but II was said authoriiativcly
this morning that dynamite was not re-
sponsible, though the real cause IL
rtnknov-u
The New York herald., 1921-02-25
@a8g8g @a8 s
Nine. Aida Sings
F areweH

Nine. Aida made her
last appearance of the
operate season at the
Metropolitan on Wednes-
day evening.
But if you have a Victrola,
Nine. Aida will continue to
sing for you in your own home
at any time. She is one of the
most accomplished of the many
exclusive artists now singing
for the Victrola. Some Of her
records. now available, are
$1.25
64675 Loves Token (Thome)
646S9 For Your Country and
My Country.
1862 Rule Britannia.
64693 La Marseillaise.
64779 Laddie o. Mine.
647S0 Sorter Miss You.
64793 I'd Build World.
$1.75
7465l Mefistofele - LAltra
Notte-Italian.
So
$1,000 Trovatore- Miserere--
Aida, Caruso and Chorus.
First Gallery, New Building.
The New York herald., 1921-02-25
In Bed-covenngs
we otter you---

Comforters. S3.s5 TO S25.
Quilts. Sis 10 Sls2.50.
.hc SIS q1iits arc wool
co. he $3.50 arc down
/. ed. covered with si.E or
tat8n.
Blankets. $3.50 pair %
sl25 each.
Bcdspread, - 81 %
800.
Ths Slu roa nlcaas a.e
0eHEtlfe enuroidcrcu t
aard
y d. this widc range OF
goOl merchandise which
has made thc Wanamaker
Bed-c0vering store known
al Over the gountry--anG
abroad.
Fsvrth Caller. Ns~ Blas
The New York herald., 1921-02-25
TOWN HALL ASKS HELP.

rallying call 10 the citizens OF New
York to free the Town Hall from debt
will be sounded at a meeting AZ the
home OF Mrs. Charles Il. Alexander. 4
West Fifty-eighth street. next Tuesday
afternoon, March J., from untll s
O clock.
In announcing the meeting Yesterday
Henry W. Taft. chairman Of the board
OF directors OF the League for Political
Educa tion. declared that at tho meet
ing plans to arrange for the compile
ton of tho Town Hall will be made
A special campaign committee. made
IN OF notable New Workers.. with Henry
W. Taft as chairman, will take charge
OF raising money.
The New York herald., 1921-02-25
SAYS BROKERS' WIFE
STOLE HER HUSBAND
Mrs. Goodridge Asks $780,
600 From Mrs. Beatty.

suit for 100000 charging alienation
OF the affections Of her husband, William
Edward Goodridge was begun yesterday
by Veronica Cioodridge of Hampstead
against Mrs. Jane Beatty Of t76 West
Elghty-seventh street
Lawrence r. Beatty, husband OF the
defendant, and Mr.. Goodridge are insur-
ance brokers. Both have their offices
on the second floor OF 5s Beaver street,
but they are not partners.
Mrs Goodridge alleges that Mrs.
Beatty broke up her married life, which
had lasted eleven years. by enticing Mr..
Goodridge away on January 20 and
turning him against her. Neither Mr..
HILL Mrs. Goodridge nor Mrs. Beatty
would discuss the case last night
The New York herald., 1921-02-25
WATERS TIP MAGISTRATE
FOR TALK ON DICE AND DUTY
Eleven Crap Shooting Tray Balancers Pay Fines of SO
Each for Boisterous Conduct in Basement.

some OF the waters were engaged ln
personal bouts because Of losses
I'm glad you gentlemen have coms
before me- said Magistrate McAdco. n
am glad 10 know how YOU spend your
leisure time. II explains why the service
in restaurants IN tho city h 80 rotten
and the tips so large. The next time q
waiter gets grouchy with me and then
holds me up for a tip IN know that he's
been out knocking around some base
ment calling the turns. and hope he
gets caught az IL. Right now you're
going 10 pay me. You can consider you
are tipping this court for the privilege
of keeping you out OF jail. Tho fne is
s. each"
The fne was paid. and the walters
tiptoed out OF the cour; room.
The New York herald., 1921-02-25
MRS. SARGEANT SEEKS
DIVORCE AND ALIMONY
No One Responds When Case
Is Called for Argument.

A suit for divorce and almony of 500
a week by Mrs. Pauline Quay Sergeant
against Edmund Cook Sergeant was
brought to light yesterday through
motion for counsel fees and alimony
which was on the calendar for argu-
ment before Supreme Court Justice
Mitchell. - Erlanger. Nq one re-
spondeS
Sarg ant is vice-president of the Cor
nelius Scott -Sargeant Inc, exporters OF
electrical supplies % Broadway. and a
member Of the Princeton and New York
Athletic clubs.
Mrs. Sargeant alleged her husband
deserted her on October l6. 1920, and
some time later was found to be living
az 80 East Fifty-eighth street She al
leges that a woman said 70 be known as
Mrs. sargeant'' answered the doorbell
The New York herald., 1921-02-25

Gaief Magistrate McAdoo spent
pleasant day yesterday in West Side
Court after he had disposed Of the cases
OF eleven defendants, described as wait
ers, who had been Shooting craps" an
African game played with dice. lie said
he could not remember any particular
case that had been so enjoyable. 1t
appeared that the walters had congre-
gated IN the basement OF a bakery at
Sixty-third street and Broadway after
their long hours Of toll in service TO the
public and had started rolling the bones
amid loud exclamations.
Detective Philip McAdams OF the spe-
cial service division said, when he stepped
in 20 break UP the party there was
large amount of money IN sight. and
The New York herald., 1921-02-25
rlayer-planos and
Pianos---A sale

80 ~. & s. g. Lindc-
man pianos and player
pian0s---aA new
SiT5 pianos for S3i5.
$3.50 player pianos .--
S52s
C0NrCalfWf Term
This is a rare 0pportun-
ity % get an instrument
that produces good music
at a saving of real dollars.
Firss Gallery. New Blds
The New York herald., 1921-02-25
HoNon ron ALPHA DELTA PHI.

a bronze statue commemesa atinE the
war service Of 1890 members Of tho
Alpha Dsita Phi fraternity was unveiled
last night at the Alpha Delta Phi Club.
io6 West Torty-fourth street The prin-
eipal address was by Lewis Perry head
master OF Phillips Exeter Academy.
Walter G. Teagle president OF tho
Standard OIL Company OF New Jcr-
sev. accepted the statue on behalf Of tho
club The statue vas executed By Rob.
srf Aiken
The New York herald., 1921-02-25
Other furniture
at half price

There are matched suites
and separate pieces for
bedroom and living room,
too-hundreds of pieces,
all told. going at half
price during these last
great days of the Sale.
Regular prices aciU pre-
rail on Tuesday ncrt.
Fifth Gallery. New Bldg.
Sixth Gallery, New Bldg.
The New York herald., 1921-02-25
THE MEMS STORE
Redleaf, Londor.
Golf Stockings

The writer of this news
looked over the tables. and
counted more than sixty
different patterns and col
ors i'm these fine imported
all wool golf stockings.
Complete stocks
arc now ready
IN fact. he couldn't picture
in his mind golf suit of any
style or kind that could not be
matched IN these stockings.
Prices arc $3.50 to $40.
Footless kinds are S3 to
So.
Some very rich brushed
wool stockings are among
them: and here and there
YOU sec the unmistakable
imprint Of Scotland--in
the lovely heather mixtures
as we'll as on the typical
printed labels.
Burlington Arcade Floor,
New Building.
The New York herald., 1921-02-25
Antiques Newly
Arrived from Belgium
AU QUATRIEME

Occasionally
Az QWatrie
is able to
find two or
t h r e e eX-
quisite an.
tiques t h a t.
are so dis
t i n g u ished
The New York herald., 1921-02-25
Pillow Cases of
good muslin, 45c

s5x36 in. pillow cases made
'or The Waramaker Store from
very good grade Of muslin,
ca.ed hotel quality"
Sof; anisheo. Free from
aress .ng. Washed, ready for
asc. Firs, Floor, Old Bldg.
The New York herald., 1921-02-25
Beautiful Linens
Close to Half

A new shipment of high
grade satin damask table
cloths and napkins at al
most half the prices they
have sold for because here
and there is a dark thread
which, however. will not
affect their wearing
quality.
72x72 in. cloths $1,000
1880 in. cloths. .$l3.25
72xl0S in. cloths. $500
sIxsl In. cloths .Si4.50
24x24 in. napkins, $3.50 doz.
First Floor, Old Building.
The New York herald., 1921-02-25
WILLIAMS ALUMNI TO DINE.

The annual dinner Of Williams COL
lege alumni will be held tonight in the
Waldorf fAstoria. Secretary OF state
Rainbridge Colby will be the principal
speaker and others will be President
Harry a Garfield, Major Stanley Wash
burn and Chester $. Lord. Judge
Charles G. Mott will preside.
The New York herald., 1921-02-25
1t is Not Uncommon
TO Hear People
Talking

IN the trolley or at a dinner
table about their shopping ad-
ventures and bargains, some
times exulting in what they
found and bought. and now and
then recounting what they
wanted and could not find. and
the advantages and disadvan-
tages Of one store and another.
There seem Cc be but few
people that want 20 buy some
thing for nothing; nor is il a
fact that there is but a small
percentage Of the patrons that
arc not willing TO pay a fair
equivalent for good articles.
There is plenty OF room and
abundant patronage for the
careful merchant who provides
the safe qualities of goods and
keeps on marking down the
prices 20 met the new con-
ditions as they arise.
The New York herald., 1921-02-25
New Polo Coats
for women

The blizzards that bloom i'm
the spring remind us that a
light warm top-coat Is QUO OF
the very vital features 81 the
springtime wardrobe
If you are deciding just
what sort of top-coat you
will choose. for general
wear for sports or travel
or motor wear we suggest
a natural tan colored polo
coat.
This suggestion IL basco on
accurate fashion information.
Polo coats have achieved
favor again this season. Illus
trated is a full length mode
in tan polo cloth. made wit
raglan shoulders aud adjust
able collar. The slit pockets.
the clear hone buttons. the
matching silk lining. are ell
carefully executed details thai
give tke coat distinction. Price
S45.
Another similar san .cngth
model and threc-ouRrtcr lcugt
model. at the same price.
Second floor. Ole BIde
The New York herald., 1921-02-25
Very, very dainty
new Curtains

Ruled Swiss and marquis
cite. $500 TO $3.50 pair.
Hand-drawn scrim in charm
ing designs, SO to Sl2 pair.
Net. with plain hens or pret-
~ lace edge. 1915 TO S10.50
pair.
Madras. plain and colored
patterns. including blue. rose
and gold, 1925 TO $i6.50 pair.
Fourth Gallery. New Bldg.
The New York herald., 1921-02-25
Today's Sales

HALF PRICE DAYS in the
February Furniture Sale
Fifih ard ElEth Galleries. Nsa NlUf.
9xi2 II. RUGS. priced low 70
clear. rhns psusr Nan unnonr.
SAYS new UPRIGHT PIANOS
for s345.
$3.50 new PLAYER-PIANoS
for s525.
FIRST Gsusg, Nsw nunai.F
ALLwooL DRESS GOODS
down 10 s2.95 I'D.
Maln Fioer. ois nansinE
IIANDKERCHTEFS 49, WON.
ems. initiated. iOc each.
COTTON GOODS --- rem.
nants. one-third 20 one-half
less.
wOoLEN GOODS one.
third 10 onc-half lcss.
vEILINGS--remnants-- -50c
10 zoe grades---35e.
Aisle of rrcclai Tesfafsa
Main Floor. Oid rundfoa
The New York herald., 1921-02-25
More News of
"Chesterfields"

Suppose we were to ask
YOU this; when have you
bought a silk-lined over
coat, made of a fine, finn
Rock fabric, at $3.50?
You would pause and think.
You might say---"Fivc years
ago" or longer.
So you see that this proposi-
tion has so much merit that the
man who can look forward to
next winter will gain the most.
Chesterfield overcoats are
staple overcoats. They are both
dressy and practical.
Burlington Arcade Floor,
New Building.