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COOLIDGE HAD OVERCOAT STOLEN IN ATLANTA Y.M.C.A. Whether Souvenir Hunter or Thief Got Vice Presidential Ulster in Doubt.’ ATLANTA, Feb. 2 HI police admitted to-day that Calvin Coolidge’s over- coat was stolen while he ‘was visiting here last week and no trace of it has been found. The coat was taken while the @! Vice President-elect was inspect- ing the Y. M. C. A. Building, pareeecahaies aan DENIES MURDER CONFESSION’ Staten Island Man on Trial, ‘Third Degree Forced It, Anthony Paoluccio, No. 292 Glen Avo- nue, New Brighton, S. L, on trial with Wrank Escobacci of the Bronx, for the murder of WaXer Jackowski, a restau- rant manager, at Mariner's Harbor on Oct. 10, to-day repudiated his alleged eonfeasion read into the record yester- Says day. He said it was made after third de- gree treatment, in which he was threat- ened and struck in the affice of District Attorney Maloy. He offered to show ears on his body to support his state- ment. ‘The trial of Frank MoNally, indicted in connection with the same crime, will begin to-morrow, it ta expected. ee Wants Complete Statement on De- © Funda, WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.—The House Appropriations Committee to-day re- ported the resolution of Representative Gould, New York, cailing upon Presi- dent Wileon for a complete detailed statement of the expenditure of the two national defense funds of $100,000,000 and $50,000,000 allowed him during the war. ———__— Philadelphia-Camden Bridge Bil) Reported. HINGTON, Feb. 2.~The Genate authorizing construction of a w4s tit bridge across the Delaware River from Philadelphia to Camden, N, J., was to- day reported unanimously by the House »nterstate Commerce Committee IDENTIFIES BANDIT HE SAYS HE ROUTED Knocked Off Suspect’s Mask Dur- ing Souffle—Prisoner, Held With- out Bail, Denies Guilt. Pietro d’Amico told im Adams Street Court, Brooklyn, to-day how he leaped upon a robber holding him up with a gun in his home, No. 163 Prospect Street. D'Amico was com- plainant against Frank Purfaro, No. 96 Hudson Avenue, Brooklyn. On Sunday .afternoon two masked men entered his home, D'Amico said. One pointed a gun at him and de- manded money. When he said he had none and was threatened with death he grappled with the man holding the gun. In the struggle the mask fell off and D'Amico got a good view of his.face. Then the bandits fled. Detectives Carrao and Brickley ar- rested Furfaro and D'Amico identified him as his assailant Furfaro denied the charge and was held without bail for hearing Monday. mee MAGISTRATE NAMES SALOON. Saye jen Should Clove Brooklyn “Rat Hole” in Hour. Magistrate Dale, @echanging three men on charges of disorderly conduct in Brkige Plaza Court, Brooklyn, to-ully said the “rat holes af Willlamsburg ought to be wiped out,” and a saloon at Humboldt and Frost streets, where it was «aid the defendunts te, onaaaed ina quarrel, “ought to be closed by the au- thonitles within one hour. “The sale of this rat potson ought to be stopped,” said the Magistrate. “It in Peni ine fine ‘young. booes of Our young mei —— Six Months for Patr With 40 Arrests, Charged with attempting to pick pockets, Joe Harris, No, 507 East 4th Street, and William Hartman, No. 415 ‘Tnst ‘18th Street, were sent to the workhouse for six months by Magis- trate Douras in West Side Court to- day, They wore caught at Columbue ‘ircle. ‘The police records showed twelve arrests and #ix convictions or Harris and twenty-eight arrests ind. eight convictions for Hartman, forty arrests for the pair, HARBOR TIED UP BY SNOW AND ICE}« Street also ‘eee Huge Cakes Sweep Down Rivers, Blocking Ferryboats and Jamming Steamers. Snow biowing fn from the sea and foo coming down the Hudson and Bast Rivers made difficult and delayed navi- gation about New York to-day, ferry- boats and ocean steamers alike exper!- encing some of the rigors of the Arctic. The heavy fall of snow, which ob- lterated landmarks, made necessary the steering af ferries by compass. The li- coming tide great blocks of ice into ferry alips in the rivers, and men on rafts ‘wore employes with leas goles to push i go boats could ch Then the ice which flowed. trom. the rivera into the Narrows jammed near Quarantine, delaying steamers and rov- cnue cutters. there, Some boats were held up an hour before a passage could be cleared for them, and sirens and ‘ells, eounded to promote caution, added to the confusion. Differing in ne outward way Smatl boats iyt anchorage off Drinaitig, sordast, axe sein Strects in. he Hudson, were, be- Beg comet Neved to be'in danger of smashing from the “Jamming tee, "and owners woie Sreniats warmed © them in. sake Fi ‘DROPS DEAD AT HIS DESK. Edward MeNeary Victim ef Heart Disenne. vances to them. in $1,000 ball for General Sessions. Monefacturing and setting Led Gur prices ere cuurserdiearily low: largest mi taller in the world ATERNITY Li who, with Fao Moskow!ts G43 east iadth Bireet and ® janet 333 Bi testified yesterday that ad improper Ackerman. was of No. made e Bryant nt bie Sagi patentee and aker ae, D7 Offers the expectant mother test Winter Models te assortment Lane Bryant 21,23 West 38th Street held ad- Broadway at Ninth Street, New York Edward MeNearny, an official of tho North British Mercantile . Insurance Company, No. 76 William Street, died suddenty at his desk to-day of heart disease following an attack of acute in- digestion. Geveral associates went to Mr, McNearny’s aid after he coflapsed, and he revived briefly, but he was dead before the arrival! of a doctor. Mr. MoNearny had ‘been connected with the Ineurance company for eighteen years. He unmarried and lived with his parents at No. 504 Sixth Ave- nue, Brooklyn, Sli enee HELD ON GIRL’S CHARGES. Magistrate Douras, in the West side Court, to-day ordered a complaint drawn charging grand larceny against Constantine _M. Ackerman ‘as Toproserts tative of the Bremler Movie Studios, No, 727 Seventh Avenue. He was charged by three girls with obtaining money from them under false pre tenses, promising to get them positions if they pad for lessons in acting. ‘The chief complainant 1s Alfreda Kamler of No. 342 Broad Street, West 17 West 42d pi Lenses, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, etc. QE brick & Established 59 Years New York: 184 B'way, at John St. 223 Sixth Av., 15th St. 350 Sixth Av. 22d St. 101 Nassau, at Ann St. Street Brooklyn:498 FultonSt.,cor. Bond St. “Save the Pieces” Take them to our nearest store and get a new lens in a few hours. Accuracy Assured, Brill. Brothers Is Opportunity Time 422 $35, $40, $45 . and $50 Ove: coats *27 Young Men’s Suits, ‘ 36, selling at $17.00 279 Broadway SPECIAL at our Union Square Store only—$30, $35 and $40 » sizes 30 to 125th St, at 3d Ave. for New York Men ‘T means a genuine, once-in-a-blue-moon chance to buy genteel clothing of the known Brill stand- i It’s not down—but a complete clean-out of the regular five a mere mark- stores. Prices are The Suits Ons and all o regular Brill high-sand- ard quality, only to be equalled by per- haps three of New York's most re nowned custom tailors, Here's a chance Jor wise buying, if there ever was one. $55, $60, $65, $70 and $75 Suits ; Reduced to $35 The Overcoats All Regular Brili stock—not picked-up special purchases. Overcoats we are proud ef —overcoals that will mark you asa warm, well-togsed man of judicious good laste and refinement. $60, $65, $70, $75 and $80 Overcoats Reduced to $42 @ Our Inventory Time ards at beggarly prices quality stocks of our $35, $40, $45 and $50 Suits Reduced to Broadway at 49th Street stripped down to the last possible dollar. —can't—last more than a few days. those rare good things that sage judgment impels looking into quickly, ere it’s too late. wearied, there’s a gratifying story in these figures: It won't It’s one of To the price- $85, $90, $95, $100 and up to $125 Suits Reduced to $55 $85, $90, $95 and $100 Overcoats Reduced to *55 Sale includes thousands of KUPPED HEIMER SUITS and OVERCOATS reduced to $35, $42 and $55. 47 Cortlandt Street 44 East 14th Street Another Sale of. Women’s Furs We have been keeping our “yes and ears wide open, turned toward the fur market, during this time of un- settled prices. And we think that in this new lot of women’s coats, stoles, scarfs and muffs, we have secured some excellent values for our customers, The Coats Hudson seal coats / 40 inches long, $295. Deep cape collar and cuffs of blended skunk. Hudson seal dolmans $450. Good quality skins; sleeves; deep cape collars, self-trimmed. Hudson seal dolmans $495. Sleeves and dee collar of natural squirre beaver and skunk. “Hudson Seal” is dyed muskrat, Mink wraps $975. Large roomy gar ments, well matched skins, deep cape collar and deep re versed border. Marmot coats $95. 386 inches long, full flared models, deep cape col- lar, bell cuffs, Small Furs GRAY SQUIRREL stoles, good quality and color, $145; muffs, round and canteen models, $49.50. SKUNK neckpieces, finest quality of skins, fashioned with silk tabs, $29.75. RACCOON scarfs, good quality, silk lined, $16.50, $19.75, $25; muffs, round and canteen models, $35. BLACK LYNX scarfs, large animal effects, $65. MINK scarfs, one animal effects, $: , $11.75; two skin effects, $10. 50, $23. 50. Kolinsky for the coming Spring— Stoles—90 irches long, 10 inches wide, fashioned with tails, $165. —with pockets, and tails, 90 inches long, 12 inches wide, $295, —cape stoles, finest quality skins, $295. —stoles, fashioned with tails, T2x8 in., $150. —muffs, canteen models, fin- ished with tails, $95. Second floor, Old Building The Newest Separate Skirts for Women Lovely, new things, of crepe de chine in beige, and gray and putty color; some made with satin stripes or of satin oblongs and in models that combine fine pleats and smart groups; $15, $18 and $25. New White Skirts in sports silks in faney weaves, in jacquard patterns and plain weaves, are from $15 to $25, Some are wash- able. All are simple and exquisitely dainty. Particularly interesting are the very new Knitted Skirts in white, made of soft yarn and banded with coler, such as henna or black. One leated model of this fabric Ve a wide black stripe near the hem. The effect is super- smart. $15. The Chinese effect is a new note felt in the spring skirts. Black and white checks are plaited with an overlay of embroidery in Chinese colors, such as Im- perial yellow, lacquer red and jade green. These are the flodier fabrics and the pleat- ed models made from them are extremely smart, Price $35. Another model of a foreign fabric is striped widely with gray and blue. Second Floor, Old Building REDLEAF, London, | Raincoats for women We consider the designer who can make a raincoat hath smart, practical and be- coming is nothing less than & genius. ‘The new Redleaf raincoats from London are all of that—really. For instance —the new tan rubberized cotton poplin, with raglan sleeves and black velvet col- lars and convenient pockets; $39.50. =the Raglan raincoats of white rubber, soft velvety white rubber, made with huge patch pockets, black velvet collars and pearl but- ton fastenings; $39.50, —oiled silk raincoats, thin transparent coats in lovely colors that take the gloom out of any rainy day; in sea green, scarlet, yellow, amber, Jade oe and dark blue, $18.75, Second floor, Old Building Price $15.75. | Women’s House Frocks for morning wear At $2.45 are four little models in percale and cham- bray; iy blue and white stripes and checks, lavender, all blue, rose and green. One little chambray model is of the “Billie Burke” variety, straight of line and confined by a belt. There are also models fitted at the waist line. At $2.95 are three models in chambray and checked gingham, in the same lovely colors. In this group the “Billie Burke” model has hand embroidered pique col- lar and cuffs. The other two are waistline models, Third floor, Old Building Dress Goods For Home Sewing Perhaps the most impor- tant item in home sewing is selection of materials. And these very low pri offered add to the pleas and satisfaction of choosing from so big an assortment as is now ready, Printed voiles, 25c; pleas- ing designs, 36 in. wide. Printed dimities, 26c; small floral and all over designs, 27 in, wide. Printed voiles, 88¢; many designs and color: and dark grounds, 38 in. Corded white ‘voile, 28c¢; will make serviceable. sum- mer dresses, waists and chil- dren’s dresses, also curtains; 36 in. wide Mercerized poplins, 2T¢; lain colors, suitable for nome dresses and children's wear. Main floor, Old Building Sewing Machines and Dress Forms The “Wanamaker Speei: ewing machine is o $44 i may be purchased if you wish on the Wana- maker Plan—$1 per week. Five drawer, drop head automatic lift, vibrating shuttle, easy running, simple and durable, full set of at- | tachments—oak case. Adjustable Dress Forms | and | are convenient, helpful will give every satisfaction; have 14 body sections, each independently adjus table; sizes No. 1 and Scissors, 60¢ to $1 “6 Shears, 95¢ to $1.76. Sewing baskets, $1.15 to $10. Sewing stands, $7.50 to #14, Seventh Gallery, New Bldg. » light | | for the people who have not been through our The February Furniture Sale - Is Full of Surprises great stocks on the three Furniture Galleries. Yesterday we told you of $400,000 of new fur- niture (not on sale before) all at one-third less, Today we tell you of 120 Living-room Suites at Half Price 33 different styles to choose from They come from a factory where furniture is made RIGHT, from top to bottom, inside as well as outside. You may have your choice—while they last—at February prices, (which are less than manufacturers’ cost.) This means that more suites like these are not going to be available at such low pri¢es for a long, long time—if ever, The suites are in two and three pieces, all-over upholstered in blue, mulberry, taupe, black or red all-silk velours, or in one of several patterns of heavy, durable tapestry. The hidden part of this furniture (the impor- tant part) is of the best construction. It is furniture built to last. All pieces are fitted with loose cushion seats. A few examples: 2-piece 8-piece s' 2-piece 2-piece 2-piece s 8-piece 3-piece 2-piece 2-piece 2-piece 8-piece 3-piece suite. . Tapestry ccvered .$527.00—February price $666.00—February price $353.00 Velours covered - -$1130.00—February price $565.00 $693.00—February price $346.50 $802.00—February price $401.00 -$963.00—February price $481.50 .$827.00—February price $418.50 . .$1319.00—February price $659.50 Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Galleries, New Building Late Linen. Arrivals are low-priced Toweling, 35¢ yd. 17 in. toweling, which sold as high as 75c in 1920; a fine, heavy grade. Toweling, 45¢ yd. 17 in. toweling, extra heavy; the last lot we had we were compelled to mark 85. Men’s High were $16.50 luce shoes that and $17.50 are now $13.50—black or tan calfskin and black kidskin, Low lace shoes that and $16.50, skin, black kidskin, ANATOMIK shoes are scientifically built, to pre~ Tablecloths, 8.25 2x2 yards; beautiful round designs for use om round er square tables, Napkins, $10.75 doz. the clothes alee Ezz? in, a First Qleor, New prices for 4? Shoes vent foot troubles. Every man who has worn them knows and a; appreciaies the comfort an and satisfaction of ANATOM- IK shoes. Sold in New York ex- clusively by John Wana- maker, Burlington Arcade New Building y New Suits for Men $47 and $56 Bf They were ordered to be sold for $85 and $95. New suits for men. Handsome suits in every way, in material and de- sign. The finest cheviots, cassimeres and tweeds in the market, were specially selected and used in making these Wanamaker suits. The styles are mostly three-button sack; some have four buttons. Colorings are rich dark effects, in gray, brown and ff green mixtures,