Evening journal., 1921-04-07

a black coat OF rough material, fairly
loose and in length halfway between
the hip and knee. black skirt OF the
same material came TO just below
boot tops. high black walking shoes
with medium size heel Had a dark
brown Fisher fur about eight inches
wide. with all four feet. head ar
tail and small piece OF fur OF the
same colored material upon which
there was a clasp.
"On the third finger OF left hand
she wore n plain band wedding ring,
ring with ruby and two diamonds
and another ring with two sapphires
and one diamond; all rings gold;
wore an open face watch with green
ish blue enamel back hung around
the neck with black silk band; wore
mans dark gray cloth crushed hat
with Knox label. carried a black,
duh finished handbag about eight
inches long with metal clasp and
top"
A Knox hat which is the exact du-
plicate Of the one worn by Mrs. Ran
kline was bought yesterday by Mr..
Nye. He expects to have IT photo
graphed in connection with a pho
tographic portrait for circulation in
connection with the woman's de-
scription. The widows tastes in
dress were almost severely plain,
though her gowns and other clothing
were always of the best material
and workmanship. Mannish hats and
ties she is said to have affected be-
cause she found them comfortable.
When she had a summer home In
New Canaan, Conn, she used to wear
much OF the time knockabout cos
tunes and outing skirts not unlike
those used by the Campfire Girls
Since last Friday evening Mr..
Norton has devoted his entire time
to the search for his sister He had
luncheon yesterday in the Yale Club
and, after his conference with Mr.
Nye and Mr.. Mullaly. the chauffeur
/ Clouting, drove him to his home on
the Wynnewood road. Pelham Ma
nor. where he sought a much-needed
rest. When he was seen in the Yale
Club, Mr. Norton said:
II have no particular theory OF
what may have happened TO my sis
ter. except that she may have 'had
one Of the sinking spells in which
she was subject and may have beer
taken away by some person TO some
private hospital or some home. But
all hospitals. rooming houses ant
hotels that we know of have been
searched Also, because OF the pos
sihility that my sister may have he.
come in on the other side Of the river
after having, walked across tn,
bridge, hospitals and houses on tn,
| Queens Borough side have been eX-
amincd for a distance of twelve
miles"
Though Mr. Norton discredits the
idea OF suicide, an examination OF
the bridge, he said. made il seen
| impossible that such an intention
had she entertained IL. could hav,
/ been carried out. Because OF IN,
| ramp which runs the length Of tn,
bridge" said he. 1T would require
a man of strength to throw himsel
over into the river. And my siste
is small. frail and by no mean
strong"
Mr.. Norton and Mr. Mullaly agree,
that Mrs. Rankines financial ar
fairs were in perfect condition an,
that she had no property troubles
no pending litigation or other sucl
| annoyances. When asked whethe
she had made a will disposing @
the fortune left 10 her by her hus
band. Mr.. Mulloly said he did no
know, hut he assumer that she had
II was severe nervous shock {
her when. in 1905, her husband die
OF pneumonia only a short time afte
their wedding, while they were "
. on their honeymoon and we're q