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The New York herald., 1921-02-23
DETECTIVE LANDS HIS PREY
AFTER BATTLE IN WALDORF
Alleged Burglar With Gun, Caught Entering Room of
San Francisco Woman, Comes Out Second in
Fierce Fight in Sixth Floor Corridor

let hiu open the door and then gave him
q chance 10 get to work before following
him into the suite
What are you doing here?' Capurro
asked as he opened the door.
"A woman sent me UP to got some
thing for ner," he says Baker told hiiQ
Baker was edging toward the door and
Capurro stepped forward 20 block him.
rs lie did so. Bakers hand. hidden in
his pocket was raised and Capurro felt
the end Of a gun barrel pressing
against him.
He at once grapp!ed for the possession
OF the gun. Baker slim but powerful
wriggled from his hold and started out
into the hall. A. the moment the upper
floors of the hotel were quiet, and fear-
ing that the man would close the door
after him and make off without detec-
tion Capurro tripped him up and fell on
top OF him. The heavy carpet on the
floor and the fact that both men were
saving their breath for the battle eA-
planned why Capurro failed to call for
help. He finally succeeded in getting the
famous Lewis head lock on the man ana
threw him. They fell into the hall and
attracted the attention Of the floor clerk.
Assistance was forthcoming Immediately
Around at the station Baker, who gave
his address as Mills Hotel. Seventh ave
nue. and Thlrty-slXth street, was viewed
by detectives from most of the clty's no.
tells. the police inf3rrins that ne might be
wanted for other jobs.
The New York herald., 1921-02-23
CARUSO PROGRESSING
TOWARD NORMAL
Doctors Report Inflammation
of PIeuro Under Control.

The physicians attending Enrico
Caruso reported last night that the In
f1ammation Of the pleura was under con-
troll and that the tenor's fever, which
has held on stubbornly since his relapse
no longer was alarming.
Despite the continued improvement in
his condition. the physicians are careful
to point out that he has a long, hard
fight ahead of him. None Of them
cares to predict when he will be able 10
carry out his plans OF going either to
Atlantic City or TO Italy for the long
period of convalescence. He must stay
In his suite at the Vanderbilt while his
strength returns, and this, II is de-
clared. may be many weeks But MS
mood Is cheerful, and his determination
TO recover is stronger than ever.
Caruso went to sleep at o'clock last
night and was resting comfortably when
the last word came from the slckro1m.
DR.. Francis j. Murray. house physician
at the Vanderbilt. kept a close watch
over him. No visitors were allowed in
his room.
As soon as Caruso woke up yesterday
morning he said he was hungry. and an
order was sent out for some soft boiled
eggs. toast and coffee. lie continued to
show an improved appetite during the
day.
The formal bulletin, signed by Drs.
Murray. Erdmann, Stella, Lambert and
Evans at noon yesterday, was as FOL
lows
"Mr. Caruso continues TO progress to-
ward more normal condition. Th3 in
nammation II under control"
The New York herald., 1921-02-23
The Mirrors of
Downing Street

SO runs the title of a
book by "a gentleman with
a Duster,' which will in
terest every public-minded
man and woman. 1t pre-
sents - Nth portraits
first hand information and
clever and incisive studies
of noteworthy men whose
influence has counted-and
the influence of some of
whom is still to count-in
shaping the history OF
Britain and of the world
Lloyd George, Lord Carnack,
Lord Fisher, Mr.. Asquith,
Lord Northcliffe, Mr.. Bal
four, Lord Kitchener, Lord
Robert Cecil, Winston
Churchill, Lord Haldane,
Lord Rhondda, Lord Inver-
forth. Lord Leverhulme.
Price $3.50.
In the Book Store.
Eighth Gallery, New Bldg.
The New York herald., 1921-02-23

William Baker. WHO described himset
as only laborer." was locked up at
the West Thirtieth street station last
night following battle with detective
on the sixth floor OF the Waldorf
A A.;oria He was charged with bur
,lsry and violation OF the sullivan law,
the latter charge covering the carrying
Of an automatic pistol which accord
ing TO the police, he tried to draw on
Detective Antonio Capurro OF the hotels
private force.
The capture OF Baker and the fight
that followed his detection aroused
every patron on the sixth floor. For
five minutes the two men Nrestled
about in room, finally falling through
the half open door into the hall, where
the fight was continued until Detective
Joseph Smith. also of tae hotel force
gave Capurro a hand and ended it.
Baker was found. according to the
police, in the room of Mrs. Mary Gal
Iagher of San Francisco The room was
robbed Saturday night, the thief getting
more than 81 900 worth of turs and Jew
elry, and special guard had been
placed on every floor 10 cover the pos
sibility of the thiefs return.
Capurro, hidden behind curtain at
the end of the sixth floor corridor, said
Baker sneaked up the stairs from one
OF the lower floors and went directly
TO Mrs. Gala gher's room. The detective
The New York herald., 1921-02-23
.PANHANDLER'S TALE
CONVERTS BOY THIEF
Youth After Visiting Bowery
Mission Surrenders Him
self to Police.

The Washington's Birthday meeting
at the Bowery Mission was getting away
to a good start last night when the door
opened to admit boy in knickerbockers,
waterlogged shoes and a mackinaw
coat He selected a seat near light
on the back of the bench in front of him.
He then drew from one of his pockets
paper backed book and started to
read.
Any one sitting near him might have
noticed that the volume was not the
Bible AS matter of fact 1t was that
well known tale THE Crossed Needles, or
a Curious Crime" by Nicholas Carter.
The boy was deeply interested in Chap
ter X, which was headed Twice in the
Heart"
But he wasn't so deeply interested
that he didn't hear what was going on
about him. Presently when man with
unkempt hair and a scrubby face
climbed up on the platform and began
to wave his hands In the air, THE
Crossed Needles" ceased to hold interest
and he listened attentively.
II used to be a colSey, pals" shouted
the man on the platform. IL used to De
a guttersnip. I've panhandled up and
down Park Row and I've been kicked
out of every gin mill from Brooklyn
Bridge to Chatham Square and then
some. But I'm reformed now. I've got
religion and look at me-look at me and
believe me when / say I'm earning an
honest living"
"The Crossed Needles" slipped to the
floor and the boy began to cry. He got
UP and moved to the door. and by the
time he reached the street, followed by
a missioner who happened to be curious.
he was sobbing loudly.
The missioner followed him through
Chinatown and thence into Centre street.
The boy continued on. spoke to a cop,
and following the latter's direction, ap-
preached Police Headquarters. Five
minutes later he was in the Detective
Bureau.
I'm Samuel Lindenblitt Of 221 East
Eighty-fifth street." he told the Lieuten-
ant on duty.
This is no time or place for kids" the
Lieutenant began, but the boy interrupt
ed him.
"Oh, you want me all right" the po-
lice quoted him as saying. I'm n thief.
I robbed my employer. Louis Firsten-
berg the trunk store man. of 1902
1bird avenue OF $40 On the Sd of this
month. ! spent the money at Newport
News and now I'm back. Take a look
at your books. You want me around
all right"
The books were examined and sure
enough Samuel's name was found there.
He was placed under arrest and sent
ip to the East Eighty eighth street sta
ton for overnight detention. He will
be arraigned in court to-day
Samuel, who Is II ears old. told the
detectives that the Firstenberg robbery
wasn't his first. But he added that he
was through with thievery-that the
man with the scrubby face and the un-
cut hair had reformed him. and that he
was through reading about the adven-
cures Of the esteemed Nick Carter.
The New York herald., 1921-02-23
TOday's Sales

A "Sale" in the Wana-
maker sense, is the offer
of serviceable goods at
less than market price.
HALF PRICE DAYS in the
February Furniture Sale.
Fifth and Sixth Galleries,
New Building.
HUCKABACK TOWELS at
half former prices.
First Floor, Old Building.
MEMS SILK-LINED OVER
COATS are now $3.50.
Burlington Arcade Floor,
New Building.
MORE SILK BAGS, spe-
cially priced $3.50.
LINGERIE RIBBON, 45c to
S1.25 pc. of 10 yds.
WOMEN'S INITIAL HAND
KERCHIEFS, 6 for Sl.50.
MEMS 25c COTTON HAND
KERCHIEFS, 15c.
WOMEN'S COTTON STOCK
INGS, 1Sc pr, half price.
CHILDREN'S soc BLACK
STOCKINGS, 25c pair.
WOMEN'S Isle VESTS,
seconds. 35c.; 3 for 81.
WOMEN'S FRENCH GLACE
GLOVES, white, 81.
Aisle Of Special Features,
Main Floor Old Building.
The New York herald., 1921-02-23
Silk Underthings
Individual, new

Fine soft taffeta-like-
silk, fashioned after our
own individual ideas.
Vest chemises, perfect to
wear with decollete frocks--
elastic at top to hold it in place
without the oft-time inconveni-
ent shoulder strap, $6.75.
Step-in pataloons, attractive
ly fashioned with bottom edge
in picoted scallops; elastic
waist band, $7.95.
Envelope chemises, with strap
shoulder and daintily scalloped
bottom. Some have fine pin
tucks and handmade knots,
S8.75.
Nightgowns, graceful sleeve
less models becomingly fashion
ed with deep V shape or square
neck line, attractive designs,
$14.50 and $15.75.
Second Floor, Old Building.
The New York herald., 1921-02-23
All-wool Blankets
for $3.50 each

Before the war the same
grade of blanket sold for
more than t1Oice as much!
These $50 are the last of
their kind in the country (they
were loomed in France.
They are white with narrow
blue striped border, bound at
both ends with narrow blue
binding; measuring approx
mately 79x90 in. and weighing
A pounds.
Because of their long-staple
wool, and their construction,
they are very warm blankets,
and will last long.
Fourth Gallery, New Bldg.
The New York herald., 1921-02-23
Sale of Huckaback
Linen Towels

Prices are about half
what these grades have
been, as you will see in the
individual groups here list
ed
$3.50 dozen
Fine quality towels that
have sold for S13.S0-size 1SX
35 in; hemstitched.
$3.50 dozen
Excellent quality towels
that will wear well; have sold
as high as SIS dozen; 2OX3o
inch size; hemstitched.
SIP Dozen
Hemstitched towels, of fine
quality; 21x40 in; that sold
for $50 in December.
Sc dozen
Guest size towels, 14x22 in,
hemstitched, that have sold for
$12.
First Floor, Old Building.
The New York herald., 1921-02-23
BOY COASTER KILLED
BY BROTHERS SLED
Runner Point Pierces Skull on
Staten Island Hill.

While coasting on a hill in Granite
vile. Staten. Island. William Lewrlch.
10, high school boy. was killed last
night when his younger brothers sled
struck him and fractured his skull.
Only a block and a half from Will
Jams home at 81 Columbus avenue is
Yetta avenue. which slopes downward
nt q fine grade for coastlng Last night
while about 200 boys were coasting
William started down the hill on his
led Close behind him came John. i3
wears. on his. The first sled struck q
tut. bounced into the air, and turned
completely around. The younger broth
tr's sled crashed into the other The
point OF a runner penetrated Williams
head.
Or william Barber Of Mariners Har-
or was called. but the boy was dead
Coasting stopped for the night.
The New York herald., 1921-02-23
Just Five Days More Of Furniture at Half Price

The simple fact of
100000 of Wanamaker
furniture being at half
price is of itself the most
important news of the day
for people who have homes.
The further fact that
there are ONLY FIVE
DAYS to avail of the half
price saving makes it doub-
ly important.
DO you need furniture?
DO you aOant GOOD fatrnt-
tme? Would you like to
saue half of its cost?
You have five days in
which to realize your de-
sires, to fill your furniture
needs at a lower cost for
the same grade than you
will be able to fill them
anywhere else or at any
time until August, in our
next semi-annual sale.
There are Matched
Suites for all rooms
Bedroom suites of wal
nut, mahogany and the var
ious enamels-dining room
suites of walnut, mahogany
or oak-living room suites,
with tapestry, velours or
damask coverings - all
Wanamaker furniture.
And hundreds of separ-
ate pieces for all rooms.
The New York herald., 1921-02-23
In "Carnen"
Last Night

Nine. Farrar sang the
title part. Giovanni Mar
tinelli sang Don Jose.
Both of these singers are
exclusive Victor artists !;
and both have made
several Victrola records Of
various airs from Bizet's
popular opera.
The Victrola Salons, First
Gallery, New Building, can tell
you all about them.
The New York herald., 1921-02-23
The Room
for the Man
IN BELMAISON


Photographed above is a
room arranged by Bel
maison to show just how
attractive and dignified a
mans room may be made
with very small expendi-
ture.
Practically every bit of
furniture in the room is re-
produced from an old
piece; even the embroi-
dered linen on the wall is
a reproduction of an old
Jacobean crewel work.
The soft tones of this tan
colored wall covering are re-
lieved by deep reds and greens
all in a rather low key so
that the result is restful. The
reproductions of early English
furniture, Jacobean in spirit,
emphasize the atmosphere Gre
ated by the crewel-work back
ground.
The bed is of oak, repro
duction of an early English de-
sign; priced $3.50. This is COW
cred by a spread of printed cot
ton. reproduction of an old
India fabric, in soft browns
and greens; priced $10.50.
The great oak armchair is
covered with creamy brown and
yellow checked stuff; price
$215.
The simple oak bureau, dig
nified and substantial; $255.
Dressing mirror of oak; 500.
Oak gate-leg table; $61.25.
Small oak stool, reproduction
of Jacobean piece; $61.25.
Fourth Gallery, New Bldg
The New York herald., 1921-02-23
Charming Negligees
OF crepe meteor

Three very lovely and
graceful models in heavy
quality Of crepe meteor in
exquisite soft colorings-
at S16.50.
Slip-over model, one-piece
effect, with graceful lines and
becoming round neckline
daintily finished at neck and
edge of sleeves with picoted
huting of chiffon. Sash-tie
through eyelets holds the folds
in place. In peach, flesh, pink,
French blue, orchid and rose.
Another slip-on model, with
sides draped to give the long
line effect, generously full. In
pastel shades.
Straight line model, slightly
draped. has smartly-fashioned
Georgette crepe collar and tiny
cuffs on the abbreviated sleeves.
French blue, rose, orchid and
maize.
Third Floor. Old Building.
The New York herald., 1921-02-23
TO SAFEGUARD WAR VICTIMS.
Committee VIII Inquire Into Lack
of Proper Care.

Charles @ B,akeslee, State Commander
OF the American Legion, announced yes
terday the appointments Of committee
TO inquire into lack OF proper care treat
mcnt and compensation Of wounded and
disabled ex-seryice men Cornelius W.
Wickersham will act as chairman OF the
committee and other members will he Dr.
Thomas w Salmon OF the National AS
ISOLATION for Mental Hygiene Francis l..
Robbins, Jr. James f. Blackwell, Leon
ard Sullivan, " Allister Morriss. state
trea surer of the Legion. and William f.
Deegan. first vice-commander OF the
Legion.
Tho nrst meeting will be held Friday
Afternoon in the Hall Of Records at
which time Mr. WiclSersham will decide
1heta future meetings which are TO be
iblc. will be held.
The New York herald., 1921-02-23
GIRL TRAPS HER ANNOYER.
Negro sent to workhousc After
Telephone Call.

Miss Marjorie Wilson, telephone op-
orator at the Hotel Biltmore traced n
call over the wire and caused the ar
rest yesterday az a telephone booth OF
william Dozie. . negro porter employed
by the Negro Preparatory School for
Boys, ~ Park avenue. She said she
had been annoyed for several days by a
man who called her while she was on
duty and invited her to dinner and made
other requests.
When the call came yesterday she
asked the man to hold the wire. and he
held Il until an officer took him out OF
the booth. Dozie was sentenced by
Magistrate Silberman In Yortville court
10 hfteen days in the vorkhouse for
sordcrly conduct.
The New York herald., 1921-02-23
Separate Pieces
at half price
For the Bedroom

TOI Ine DcufOOlh
$3.50 chifforobe-S95.
800 mahogany bureau-$45.
S119 walnut vanity dressing
table-$59.50.
1920 walnut chiffonier-
S110.
S270 walnut bureau-$135.
500 mahogany dressing
table, S45.
$45 full size ivory enamel
bedstead, $3.50.
S1OS single size ivory
enamel bedstead, S54.
$149 ivory enamel dressing
table, $74.50.
For the Dining-room
S54 golden oak china cabi-
net, $27.
$71.50 golden oak extern
sion table, $35.75.
$50 golden oak buffet. S43.
SAC walnut serving table,
$23.
S210 mahogany china cabi-
net, $105.
500 mahogany extension
table, SAG.
$50 mahogany serving table,
$26.5O.
S122 mahogany china cabi-
net, SCI.
$120 golden oak china cabi-
net, $50.
$S5 golden oak buffet,
S42.50.
For the Living-room
$500 brown oak settee, cane
panel back and seat, S150.
SIS mahogany library table.
sac.
S756 black lacquer hall
clock, 1918.
$195 brown oak hall clock,
$97.50.
$513 maroon velours COW
cred arm chair, $256.50.
S240 damask covered wing
arm chair, $120.
S285 mahogany console
table and mirror, $142.60.
S349 leather covered arm
chair, $174.50.
1925 leather covered rock
err, $112.50.
Fifth Gallery, New Building
Sixth Gallery, New Building
The New York herald., 1921-02-23
Last Word' in
Coats and Capes
For Miss IL to 90.

II or M3SS ~ 10 ~.
Gabrielle Chanel intro
duced the quilted satin
coat to Paris some months
ago. 1t became the vogue.
And it is predicted that it
will be the leading fashion
in New York this Spring.
We are frank to admit
that we have given it our
approval.
One coat illustrated is of
soft satin-black or brown
with deep border, collar and
cuffs quilted in smart simple
design. $62.50.
A black satin coat, with
quite the same silhouette, and
quilted all over is $92.50.
A charming cape with the
new straight lines is de-
veloped in navy blue morocco
crepe, with deep border and
collar quilted in a clever rose
design; its terra Gotta colored
lining is of soft crepe de chine,
SITS.
Second Floor, Old Bldg
The New York herald., 1921-02-23
Order blue Mottle' e.
Laundry Soap---now

We are going to sell this
magical soap at sc for the
8 OF. bar during March;
and we are taking advance
orders now-as small or
large as may be desired.
"'BLUE MOTTLE' is the
best soap l have ever used"
said one woman. at cleans
well, is not hard on the hands,
and does not soften by re-
naming in the water, as other
soaps are apt to do"
Seventh Gallery, New Bldg.
The New York herald., 1921-02-23
Order your Soap
in advance

During the past year it has
been SO dozen.
We will take advance or
ders now to be filled on
March 1.
The soap is in convenient
cake form, violet, almond OF
verbena, or unscented. Lath-
ers quickly and fully, no mat
ter low hard the water. Thou
sands of dozens of cakes 60
out every March in this sale.
Main Floor, Old Building.
The New York herald., 1921-02-23
Dimity Bed Sets
New---for Spring

Each dimity spread has
a bolster cover to match.
In a choice of pink, blue and
yellow stripes, and finished with
scalloped edges and cut-out cor
ners.
Sets in single-bed size, 72x99
inches, $5; in double-bed size.
90x99 inches, SO set.
Fourth Gallery, New Building.
The New York herald., 1921-02-23
Avalanche In broad ,ay.

A real avalanche almost struck scores
OF passersby last evening during the
nost-matinee rush when about four tons
of snow slid from the gable roof OF l44O
Broadway between Fortieth and Forty
first streets, and fell five stories TO the
street. guard railing carried with II
from the roof narrowly missed taxi
cab. hook and ladder company was
summoned and the rest OF the snow was
dislodged from the roof by firemen.
5 william Walsh. sc. special police
pion employed by the Interborough
Raptd Transit. died OF fractured
sSull yesterday in ST. Johns Hos
pital Long Island City. several hours
after ne slipped on the porch OF his
house at North william street. As
toria. A number of other minor acci-
dents took place.
Fifth avenue was under vigorous
tack all day by men and machines. and
Enough there were still piles Of snow
the surface of ice which made vehicle
travel slow was broken up Broadway
also emerged from It's coating of ice.
siush and snow Commissioner Leo said
last night he hoped to have Fifth ave-
nue. south OF Fifty ninth street in per-
feet condition by this morning not be-
cause Il is Fifth avenue, but because
(. is the best north and south artery the
city has
~ would like to do better he said.
and get every street and avenue clear
Immediately. but that isn't within the
range Of possibility. ! can find no fault
With the work our men have done so
far.
Garbage removal was resumed to-
day, but the bulk OF the men are still
on snow removal work To-day we tried
out with great success squad system
whereby regular employee was put in
command OF five emergency workers.
Better speed was made by this system.
Tomorrow we viii double our force on
flushing n the weather continues well
above freezing"
The New York herald., 1921-02-23
Proverbs are the
Children of
Daily Experience

With many of us the riddle
of life is still to be solved.
Those who travelled before
us, along the same roads, have
left footprints as they strug-
gled, fell down, hoped, de-
SPARED or persevered, which
ought to be of value to us as
we journey on in our confidence
of being able to reach the goal
we have in view.
The biographies, examples
and cherished rules that influ-
enced the lives of our fathers
are great helps for each other.
[Signed]
nj N&A~<
February 20, 1921.
New Britain herald., 1921-12-09

to me. l have done well here, much better than l could have done in my native country, I came to make money and return. I have made money and stayed. l am looking forward to still greater success. For me America has proved itself and promises to continue to prove itself, The Land of Oppor- tunity."
 America is q wonderful nation. But we make mistake If we assume that the Anglo Saxon is perfect human being. He has splendid qualities, but he also has his faults. 1 remembered quite well those of my Countrymen who had prospered and returned. But they were different. they had lost something-light heartedness a cer- tain joy in little things-the old jests no longer made them laugh The temperament of people from my country is different to that of the
New Britain herald., 1921-12-09
HOW HE BECAME
 GOOD AMERICAN
Is Story Told AneriCanjZation
 Director by New Citizen

The story of how citizen. of for eign birth, became an American as told to Americanization Director James E O'Brien, portrays a vivid pie ture of the difficulties surmounted by the immigrant from foreign shores who adopts this land as his future home The experiences of this man, told to Mir O'Brien in the course of a discussion of American Education week, also illustrates the work being done by Americanization bureaus in the country The statement made by the new citizen follows:
 Came in SteeraGe.
 T was eighteen years of age when I first thought of coming to America, l am going to be frank with you. l left my native country and came to America to make money. l was not influenced by political motives; I was not seeking political ideals: if l could have worked myself up in my chosen profession in my native land l would have stayed there, but ' could not and so l came to America. But 1t was not so easy to leave ones native land, It was some three years before gathered sufficient courage to say goodbye to my parents and my neighbors. I did not think for q mo- ment that it was for the last time. expected to return to my native land and the old folks as soon as l had made some money. 1 came over in the steerage. It was no great hard ship. My fellow passengers were of my own nationality, most of them la borers, men used to hard work.
 "Then came Ellis Island. Everyone crowded, discomfort, lice, dirt, harsh ness, the officers shouting: Come