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| | PRETTY HARLEM : fulla, aged respectively thirteen and GIRL MISSING Olivia Myers Disappears, Her Father Reports Matter to Po- lice, but Her Other Relatives Are Not Worrying. SISTER SAYS CHILD IS IN GOOD HANDS. Frederick Myers Deolares Nis Daughter Was Kidnapped— Says He Will Take Her to England When He Finds Her. Otivia Myers, Whose father sys she f the prettiest child in Harlem, is miss- fmg, and the disappearance is the cause ef eiditional trouble in the Myers fam- Olivia, who is ten years old, was Inst been yesterday at noon while playing f front of her home at No. 20 Weat One Hundred and Sixteenth street. ‘When the father, Frederick Myers, who fe an tiventor, reported the matter to the police he sald he believed that i1t- te Olivia's two grown brothers and a (ister, Nellie, had kidnapped her and fhad her at thelr home at No, $10 Clas fon avenue, Brooklyn. Myers and his wife did not agree, and bout four years ago he left home, His say that from the time he left Qntil last January they did not hear from himh in any manner. Lived With Children Short Time. In January he turned up, as he saye Bimself, and lived with hia ehildren in lyn. His wife had died a year fore, and the two boys were support- fng their three sisters, Kate, twenty- @ix years old; Nellie, twenty-one, and Olivia, ten, beys and their father could not get along together, and he left, but he took with him Ollvia, saying he would ralge her. Titis was against the wishes of the child's brothers and sisters, and Kate insisted on going with Olivia to are for her. She snid she had prom- feed her mother on her deathbed that #he would never leave the ohild. So the father installed them in the One Hundred and Sixteenth street house 4nd Ne took a room opposite. At thé Brooklyn home to-day Miss Nellie insisted that she ai@ not know where the child was. She said: Sieter Isn't Worrying. “1 aid not kidnap her, but I am not worrying. I know she ts in good hands @nd that #he- will be well cared for. I @m glad that she is no longer in the are of her father.” ‘While she was talking ter irate father arrived and demanded the child. ffe recetyed a similar answer, and at- ter sayifig he believed Mins Nelle did Rnow where Olivia was, he started off to find his two sons, who were at work. He sald that when he found the child @gain he woyld take her to Hngland. Myers eald he was one of the Jamt- gon raidérs, He is the inventor of a Fock drill, a car wheel and drawbridge, FOUGHT FATHER TO SAVE MOTHER Children Wrestled with Their Enraged Parent While He Fired Three Bullets Into Wife He Sought to Kill, aiai. Nicholas Mathy might have stood at the bar of Jefferson Market Police Cdurt to-day charged with wife mur- Ger {instead of the less serious orime of attempting to take her fre Had {t not Been ‘for his Ilttle boy and two little gitle, eles, Mrs. Mathy is in New York Hospital with three bultet wounds in her body. Surgeons do not consider her injuries dangerous, .The Mathys live at No. 42. West Dwenty-sizth street, and, according to the police ana the wounded wife, the futher of the family entered the home| Wrandishing a révolyer and threatening | BN to Kill the mother of his children and then himestit, Portunately all of the Mathys were in the hoose— ad, & 104 Of fourteen, and Mary and | leven, Paul sprang on his father, as his| patent advanced toward Mrs. Mathy, and tried to wrest the pistol from him. Moved by their brothers bravery, the two girls caught hold of their father too. Back and forth they struggled, all trying to get possession of the weapon. Pinaliy the strength of the man over- fame the children and they were hurled | astie. Mathy, with a clear field, then broke fate a locked room, where his wife had | talon refuge, and deliberately fred twice at her, according to all the evi-| dence at hand, ‘Wottnded twiod, the woman attempted to rise, when the earaged, man again pointed the pistol at ner, Little Paul, not daunted by his rough experietoe 6¢ a minute before, again taught hold of nis father and struggled pistol from him. The boy atrengyi against his par- ent’, but tt Was of no lise, and for a thid time Mathy fired and anothér bullet went into his wife, Mary “and Julia had run into the street orying for help, and at that mo- ment feturnéd with Policeman Crusoe. | Mathy threatened to do more shooting, | bit Als e6urage s06n cooled before the bluecoat, and, after a faint re- atatance, he submitted to arrest and was, taken to the West Twentieth atteet police stat{on. Neigh! hike jealousy Was the mative for Mathy's aitempt to kil his tn them, thi According to happy. or ie | 4 Here Are 35¢. While Mercer- | Here’s Something Worth Know- ing About Children’s Shoes. etter coeecinesa peer ORES EE RD If it weré that we waited, like other stores, until each maker sent his same old ding-dong samples and then selected such garments as he'd probably sold al- ready to half a dozen different stores, you'd have no chance to comment on that Bloomingdale style-indi- viduality that characterizes every garment we sell. That's just the point—we haven't the same commonplace styles even in our inexpensive gar- ments, for we suggest and create and change, and then buy in such big quantities that makers are glad to make up garments for us just as we want them on very little margin for profit. This applies forcefully to the following “specials” for to-morrow. $16 & $18 Taffeta Blouse Coats and Peau de Soie Eton Coats for $11.75. The blouses are made as Illustrated above, with plaited backs and fronts and full potich sleeves, trimmed with fifty Inches of beautiful deep lace in ruffle effect. The Eton coats have full rolling revers, faced with silk, and are effectively trimmed with fancy silk braidings and silk orna- ments on fronts, backs and Sleeves. Both blouses and Etons are lined with black, white or gray taffeta of the same quality as the coats themselves. Women’s Blovse, Eton Win | \ and Military Svits, $11.75 \\ Handsome suits, every one of them, and all man-tailored throughout, with a style-distinctiveness and smartness found only in rp Sizes range from 32 to 46 bust measure. Top Coats of.Covert, Cheviot and Broadcloth, $5.98 They are exceptionally well made, as illustrated above, in tan and black, and are lingd with excellent guaranteed satin. Sizes 32 to 48 bust measure, The prettiest coats you've ever seen for the money. Regular $8 and $10 coats. ized Oxford Cheviots for 19c. Yd. The nicest fabric you ever saw for making up mountain or sea- shore frocks, for it's of that good, substantial, heavy quality that’s woven for: service. ; The designs are particularly pretty in this special lot, and we're sure they'll go in double quick time at this exceptional price. Better come early for the bargain! Also Smart Piques to-morrow at 1234c. yard. This grade never before sold for less than 25c. a yard. About five thousand yards of the prettiest sorts of white lace-stripe open- work Piques, The quality’s excellent: and the designs exceptionally effective. Main Floor, Near Rotunda. Women’s $3 “Continental” Turbans To-Morrow $1.29. All -hand-made— on wire frames. Trimmed with ro- *settes and ornaments. Of several different combinations of blue, red, black and .white straw. Like illustration. Better be here early, as we’ve only ten dozens to sell at this Price. 24 ricor, oth st. sector. 15c. Pair for Women’s 29c. Lisle Thread GlovesTo-Morrow Not an overly large lot, and the value’s so extraordinary that ft will pay you to get here early enough to be sure of finding the lot intact. The quality is splendid; two-clasp style; in tan, gray, black and white) all sizes. No mail orders filled. Women’s Long Lisle Gloves, 15c. a Pair. A few hundred pairs—sixteen-button lengths, In dainty lace lisle thread; black and white only; the grade regularly sold for Soe, a pair. No Mail orders filled. : Main Fidor, 30th St, Section. Women’s Beautiivl Enamelled Watches, Worth $ 1 2--at $5.25! You'll be more than surprised at the beauty and quality of these little watches, and wofder how we can afford to sell them at $5.25—it’s the advan- tageous way we bought them that allows It. They're inlaid with pearls.in exquisite designs, and are fitted with fine jewelled Swiss movements. Evéry one a guaranteed timekeeper. At $12 you'd think them splendid value—don't miss seeing them at $5.25! Wemen’s Fine Solla Silver Swiss Watches, in a vari- » of designs, open face only; , | Gold Open Face Watches, exceptionally small; cases are handsomely raved and en- gine turned; fitted with fine jewelled Swiss movements: 55.95 ‘value $12.00; our Speci: PrICE .....-cereccccses Fine 14.kt..dold Open Face Watches, fitted with jewelled Swiss movements; guaranteed a PeNtoaet belt Mtn upto ' 20,00; Special for to-morrow. . $7.50 & $8.50 Main Floor, Front, Centre. Solid Silver ig Case Watches, engraved and engine turned, fitted with good Swiss move- ments; these watches are sold by other dealers at from $8 to $10; our Special Sale Priobiscscssd dev ibsdene rs S808 g g This taffeta comes in white .nd all Spring colors, and if the taffeta that other stores are adver- tising at 50c. is 75c. quality—there’s a dollar’$ worth in every yard of this. All you want at 49c. a yard. high-class suits. There are many different styles for choice, and the trimmings in every instance are modish and effective. The coats are lined with excellent talfela or satin. Sizes 32 Here’s the. Best Tafieta You Can Buy at Anywhere Near 49c. a Yard! Myin Floor, nar SS \ \ to 44 bust measure, Regular $20 and $25 Suits. Te \7 Mat SeEr4) Women’s Wash Petticoals--- Special, 49c. Now for the and span wash petticoat—it’ll be a relief after a long winter of the heavier sorts. We've a for that price! Deiticoats of Grass Linen and Crash, 98c. In the natural color, made with affective tuckings, ruffles and cat- stitching. We've also a very complete as- sortment Of gingham, chambray atid lawn Petticoats, made in a variety of the smartest of 1904 styles, marked $1.25, $1.49, Gecond Fiver, Both Bt, Section. eerie ome This Good Nickel Lamp for $1.25. D Don't miss the opportunity of purchasing to-morrow at $1.25! ‘Third Floor, Sth Bt. Bection. Children’s and Misses’ Shoes, 98c. and $1.25. These of fine dongola kid with patent tips—soles hand welted—lace and button styles. Sizes froin 8 to 11, 98c.; sizes 1134 to 2, $1.25. Youths’ Shoes, 98c., $1.25 and $1.49. Of good satin calf with ea tips; hand welted soles; sizes 8 to 1334, 98c. Sizes 11 to 2, $1.25; sizes 2" ticularly good lot of these striped gingham ones, made with deép straight flounce, cat-stitched, to go at 49c, each. Can’t match them anywhere Most people think that a child’s feet will look ugly if it wears hygienically fitted shoes, They think It’s a case of either sacrificing looks or the child’s comfort, and many times comfort goes, Bad | cnet We fit every child’s foot sclentifically—fit shoes $o that the little feet have plenty of room to grow unhampered, and need we say anything about looks! Ask those mothers who've been coming here for years with their boys and girls, about the style of _ our children’s shoes. : Some new lines of children’s white and fancy kid Palen Heather shoes and sandals have just come in. pecial— Boys’ Cl to 534, $1.49. seeont Floor, Oth St. Bretton. A Bargain Surprise iN About four hundred pairs of smart Oxfords for men— in new up-to-date lasts—of patent leather, vici kid and box calf; Rock Oak soles. Every size and width in the lot and every pair worth $3. To-morrow your choice, $1.95. Also lace shoes at this price. dainty spitk $1.79 and $1.98. Main Floor, 0th St. Section. The best sort of lamp you could think of for use in the country house, and splendid for sewing or reading, Finely con- structed and fitted with the best centres draught burn- er, Macbeth chimney and opal dome shade, as any one would put in them. trimmed with good braid. $1.49 for Maids’ Percale Dresses. front trimmed with fancy braids. $1.98 for Nurses’ Uniforms. Rotunda Here’s. News of Special Monetary Interest From the Department of Women’s Outergarments \\ S Second Floor, 0th St. Section. | Men’s $ Priestley’s Cravenette Coats. | Suits of cheviot and cassimere, Covert Top Coats. Men’s Oxfords Excellent House Dresses for Maids, Only 98c. To-Morrow! And every part of them made with as much care and attention to detail They're of good quality percale, in light and dark colors; made with plain or yoke backs, full fronts, effectively Pick your size to-morrow at 98c. Good, heavy quality, in neat striped effects, or in plain blue chambray, with“tucked back, aod full Of good striped gingham or plain color chambray, with band or turnover collar; tight back, with full front; wide skirt, finished with deep hem. Second Floor, Sth St, Section ourselves, looking an thrée-dt on the feet, tips. $1.49 a pair. of the most opportune sort. slate and white. At 49¢ —3%-inch shades. j Raincoats, $8.75. Young Men's Suit smart all the while. strap; English stitched handles, case, English handles ; heavy canvas lining. Razor, 1 China Mug. 1 Horsehide Hand or Swing Strop. 1 Belgian Razor Hone or Mirror, 1 Bristle Lather Brush. All work Discovery to the gums. Sets of Teeth Gold Crowns, 22 kt. 3d Floor —3-Inch soft crushed leather AL 25¢ Belts, in black, red, brown, glove kid soft crushed leather Belts in all stitched all around; inside straps ; STING Splendid Value! Women’s Embroidered Stocks Half Price! Right at the outset of the season, too, comes this extraordinary value in the most wanted sort of women’s neckwear. These stocks are of excellent quality embroidered lawn, in scores of the daintiest sort of patterns—and all of this season's manufacture. no less than 50 cents apiece for them did we not get a most exceptional value Choose as many as you want to-morrow at 25c. Each. ox: sn A Special Lot of Women’s Smart New Shoes at $1.49 Pr. Shoes stylish and pretty enough for the most fastidious woman to wear— in fact, they're every bit as good- good-wearing as any lollar shoe on the market. They're flexible and soft and com- fortable from the moment they're put Made of good vici kid, with patent All sizes and all widths—and only Women’s Stylish New Belts of “Crush” Leather al Half! © The smartest and most popular belt of the ddy—the belt of “crush” léather—and it’s just like Bloomingdales’ to give a bargain Choose from these: | Al 69c¢ —4-inch imported crushed | Here’s a Very Important Sale of othing---The Kind that Wears, z Not clothing thrown together and made “‘good- enough-for-a-sale "— but the kind of clothing that has helped to build that enviable Blooming- dale reputation for quality. We'll fit your boy, to matter what his size or build. Boys’ Spring Ovércoats— Smart little Reefers— Neat Norfolk Suits— To-morrow al $2.95. 12 Suits, Overcoats and Double-breasted Suits— Eton Sailor Sutts with while linen collars, Black Thibet Suits. izes from 16 to 20 years. Recond Finn, 00% 8, Reetion. Some Dress Suil Case Items To Make Yov Buy To-Morrow! That's if you haven’t one of these handy travelling companions, or if thé one you have fs the worse for wear— These that we quote at special prices for to-morrow age th that will stand the hard knocks and bumps of service, and yet look. $1.95—Russet leather; 24 inches; | $3,95—Strong and durable; covered with lock and key; inside Only 98c. Here for a Fine Shaving Outfit, All Complete. You men who shave yourselves, note the contents of these handy outfits, and consider the fact that you'd pay from three to four times as much if you purchased each item separately. And then think of the comfort of a good, % easy shave, with every needful handy. : These outfits contain: 1 Hollow ground Wade & Butcher| | 4 Stick of Superfine Cosmetic. Don’t Neglect Your Teeth! Have Them Allended to Now! We've all the latest devices for making the dental chair undreaded, and & teeth are repaired and made perfect by our skilled specialists, Nothing but the best materials used in every instance, and only the most skilled and careful workmanship tolerated—our prices are the lowest consis- tent with the highest grade of dentistry. uaranteed painless by th Advice and consultation free. .. $5.00 | Bridge Work ¢ application Of our new Botanical You'd pay Second Floor, 59th St. Section. kid leather Belts, in black, white and colors. At —3%4-in, French calf crush- Se ed leather Belts; sold elsewhere at $1.25. Main Floor, 59th St. Section, ng kin with sole leather; has and bolts; firle lock and key; somely finished. , sole leather; leather stitched all around; steel frame, fing: lock and key; handsomely throughout, ‘Main Froor. "0th St. Section. SESS $2.95—The “Tourist” dress suit $5,75—The “ Hercules” — of a, 4 Cake of Shaving Soap. 4 Bottle of Bay Rum or Witch Hazel, 4 Bottle of Brilliantine or Quinine, 1 Cake of Magnesia. Main Floor, 59th St. Section. Female attendants. old Fill I Sf