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~ ESTED STE THREATENED DEATH Father of Girl Appealed to Po- lice and Detective Met Torchio-at Door. Patrick Torchio, @ld of No. 51 Albany Avenue, Brook- lyn, was arrested early to-day after a fight in which Detective Gus Van Duzer of the Atlantic Avenue Station kasoked him down with a blackjack. The. police say he had a loaded re- #66, and this is the romance alleged tube back of the seizure: cia De Saneo, a seventeon-year- girl, living with her parents at No, 1879 Dean Street, had been urged fidro.several weeks by Torchio to Marry him. Her father, Joseph De Seneo, objected until he could in- Tealigate Torchio. =“According to the police, the father earned that Torchio had been in se- Mous trouble in Charleston, 8. C., @0d sending for him at 8 o'clock last Ri@ht told him what he had found out, Miswed him the proof, and ordered With to give up the idea of marrying ‘Seticla. ‘Torchio eft the house, according fo-De Saneo, with a threat to return Jatet and kill the girl, her father and mother. De,Saneo went to the police atatton and asked for protection, and Detective Van Duzer was sent to guerd the house. At 1A. M. Torchio came-along and Van Duzer asked him fora’ match. When he put his hand into his pocket Van Duzer grabbed him, ‘but he fought so desperately to ‘wet his revolver he had to be knocked out. ee ZITA’S ACCOUCHEMENT ON HUNGARIAN SOIL arth From ra. BUDAPEST, April 20.—The desire of Empress Zita of Austria-Hun- gary, in exile on the Island of Madelra, that her coming child be born on Hun- garian soll, is to be fulfilled. Count Hunyadi, in deference to her often-~expressed wish, made a trip from Magéira to Hungary some weeks ago, saysthe Hungarian Telegraph Agency, and took back with him two cases of Hungarian soil. This will be spread on the fleor of Zita’s room. poe calle > eet Tm “POLICE CAPTURE TWO FOR ROB- BERY, Anthony Billelo, nineteen, of No. 2278 Pacific Street, with robbing ‘tie poolroom of Pasquale Lombardi at ‘Ttoxton and Sackman Streats, Brook- lyn, of $175 worth or tobacco and pool balls, was captured by the police as he tried to scale a wal! tn the rear, He stopped when they fired at him the second time. Later tne police arrested Charles Tafarelli of No. 1858 Herkimer Street and charged him with being Bilielo's accomplice. 103, SHARGE twenty-six years Contesting Uncle Says Overseas Is Not Proved Conclusively, German prison camp, nue, the Bronx, SOLDIER’S ODD WILL NOT YET PROBATED Death Yet Surrogate Wingate in Brooklyn to- day reserved decision on the probating of @, nuncupative will of Mrnest Chariton Mason, a soldier of the 106th Infantry, believed to have died in a The will was offered by Miss Leo- nora R. Knapp of No. 2029 Ryer Ay who sald she. was Mason's fiancee. Supporting testimony Mason. wishes, was given by two who served with Nuncupative wills may be made by soldiers on the battlefield or mariners at sea, and usually consist of verbal reports of the decedent's Contesting the will, which consists of $10,000 Government insurance and uncle, other property, is Henry J. Mason of Volver in the waistband of his trou-|No, 659 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, an who alleges that there is no absolute proof that Mason is dead. The German Government has not cer- tifled to Mason's death, but the United States Government has, A letter to Miss Knapp from Mason HIGH SCHOOL GIRL, MISSING, IS FOUND VICTIM OF AMNESIA Edna Harding, 17, Wanders Help- lessly in Broadway—Doesn’t Edna Harding, seventeen, of No. 2085 Anthony Avenue, Aiauppeared from her home yesterday. was found wandering up and down Broadway near Times Squaro last THE BEVEWiNG WObLD, iuovsovVas, APHiL gu, Lyz2, Know Father. Bronx, who faco lighted up. member nothing. Tho Missing Persons ported that Edna Harding was mis- si The gitl’s father was sum. night by Patrolman Blazey of Tram: Squad A, who took her to West 47th Street Station. “T don't know who T am or wher I live,” raid the girl when Blagey ap proached her. At the police station Detective Daly mentioned every girl's name he had ever heard, and at “Edna’’ the girl's But she could ro- Bureau ro- TOOK HER MONEY, LEFT, WIFE SAYS moned to the police station, His davehter did not tecognize him at f but finally agreed to go home him Harding sald his daught been studying very hard lately In Kbvander Childs High School, Bronx, AMBASSADOR HOUGHTON RIVES IN BERLIN, BERLIN, April 30.—Aanson B, Hough- ou, firet American Ambassador to Ger- many ‘since the war, arrived here to- day and was greeted by oMeiats of the German Forelgn OMce ‘and heads of yarious ombasaies, AR- White Mrs. Rettenberg in Annulment Suit Says She Paid House- After she had paid most of the household Rettenberg testified before Justice Morschatiser in Supreme Court at Plains Rettenberg, a dentist, of No. 2050 Am- business, her until hold Expenses. De Jongh, expenses, Mrs. Blanche August, to-day, Dr. Bernard] marriage tain Mrs, sterdam Avenue, Manhattan, obtained $15,500 from her to start himself in this morning. Mrs. Rettenberg, daughter of Henry Buffet chain of restaurants, is seek- ing an annulment of her marriage in 1919, claiming Rettenterg never expected to consummate the a week later kissed her goodby, and was not again seen vy he entered the courtroom President of the Exchange but merely planned to ob: Rettenberg's money. How to Rid the Arms of Objectionable Hairs (Aids to Beauty) A simplified method is here given for the quick removal of hairy or fuzzy growths and rarely is more than one treatment required: Mix a stiff paste with some powdered dela- tone and water, apply to hairy sur- face and after 2 or 3 minutes rub off, wash, ae ae and every hair has vanished, This simple.treatment can- not, cause injury, but aare should be exercised to get'real detatone.—Advi, written by Mason just before a bat- FIFTH AVENUE tle specified that his insurance and other possessions should go to Miss Knapp. Mason said: everything I own." Mason's death. ——> $200,000 WORTH OF OPIUM 5) SAN FRANCISCO, April 20. traband shipment of 14,000 tin: and other drugs, artived from Oscar L. Westage said that when they were about to go ‘over the top," “If I don't come out I want you to see that Leonore gets Joseph F. Loom- is, also of the 106th, who was taken prisoner with Mason corroborated this. Surrogate Wingate saic at the close of the hearing that there appeared to be sufficient evidence to establish ‘A con- f opium valued at $200,000, was seized to-day on the China Mail Company Hiner Nanking. The Nanking the Far East April 16. IZKD sive, but 90 has enabl wants of our Bes and ——— Ne Connection With Any Other Store MAY’S 134 West 34 St. YOU ALWAYS PAY LESS AT MAY'S—No charge accounts—no high rents—no heavy overhead expense —but VALUES BEYOND COMPARE, OrPosITE MACT'S a These Newer Tweed Sutts Are Smarter, Better—and Cost Less Fashion decrees ong line models fad here they are— The Coats are full 36 inches long, with fetching new oddi- ties of trim. The Highest Extreme of Value Giving Friday & Saturday 2|°° Shades as varied as your garden of Spring flowers. Exquisitely silk lined, Women’s and misses’ sizes. onl attract: ive design and beautifu finish are not more expen- experience us to study the customers and BEDS, DAY BEDDING that will give them the most sat- pride in their 25 West 45th St, New York MNS No Tomorrow. Marks the Second. Day of the -Day Fur rs e@ ni THE suite illustrated is one of the best examples’ we can give of the remarkable values offered for these few. days. Remem- ber it is only a.7-Day Sale and tomorrow is the second day. This charming suite of ro-pieces is dull-finished oak and just $350. ro-piece dining room suite, combination of | oak and figured walnut. . . 1o-piece dining room suite in walnut 1o-piece dining room suite in walnut + 4-2 $425 % @ we 475 ayia S75 10-piece dining room suite, all mahogany, finely ‘of figured woods -. § 7% % ~ , 625 toa Lord & Taylor ture Sale A large assortment of dining room. suites $350 to $3500, Windsor side chairs, bow back, braced, ma- hogany seat - 6 5 + wb kee te we - ith cush seat... .. Windsor arm chairs, with mahogany seat With rush seat 2 ww we SIXTN-FLOOR A New English Cretonne The. Shadowette 50c.a Yard THIS clever y gimp: of the much favored warp prints is one of the most interesting fabrics we have received from abroad this spring, and customers are eagerly selecting the lovely soft colors and designs. 31 inches wide. Freshen Your Bungalow with These Curtain Nets 75c a Yard WE have any number of lovely new nets at this price that combine the freshness and .sturdiness, so much to be desired for the summer home. The large and rather fancy mesh will be most popular this year. There are plenty of these in this assortment. “FIFTH FLOOR Tar Bags Preserve Your Clothing | IF your winter clothing’ is to serve you next season, it must be well kept during the summer; our white lined, odorless Tar Bags, in the following sizes, wil] accommodate’ any article of rel and relieve you from the worrying thoughts of moths, etc. : 24.%37 inches 85c sf x a inches $1.00 30 x 60 inches 1.10 30x70 inches 1.30 GROUND FLOOR Tar Paper, 12 sheets to roll, 75c Cretonne Dress Covers . $1.35 Cretonne Laundry Bags . 1.35 5 Tempting Suggestions in Bridal Linens WE have just selected the following five items frem our linen assortment as being unusually CS we Ginghams-of Quality IT is the beautiful quality of these ginghams that’ makes them such an unusual value, Of course, you have found ginghams at low prices before, but~ not ginghams like And surely not”so great a variety of color. and pattern. For you may find practically every f shade "and every pattern, check, stripe and plaid, as well as’ plain these. Imported — Domestic 50° Ya rd color in this remarkable collection. The price marked is below original wholesale cost— and at any other time you would have to pay~a” very’ much higher price for these ginghams. Mail and Telephone orders will be promptly filled, and samples will be gladly sent upon request. EVERY summer home has its usual quota of extra beds for extra guests. Therefore, plenty of extra blankets needed. These plaid blankets in pink, blue, lavender, or tan blocks ate just the light- weight and mixture of cotton and wool warp and it is surprising SECOND,FLOOR Fine Summer Blankets. Arrjve at $4.95 a Pair to be able to buy them for such a small price. Worsted Wilton Rugs Price for Immediate Clearance te 15 17 20 the number of $23.50 21 Rugs, Size 6, 10 Rugs, Size 9x10.6 feet, 64.50 20 Rugs, Size oxi2 feet, The Lord & Taylor Vacuum Cleaner, $55 fine values for the bride’s. new home, and the _ Priges are sure to appeal to,any one who is to -- | buy in quantity. Table Cloths, $3.95. All pure Irish linen damask _ in circular designs, 70 x 76 inches. Napkins to ‘match, $4.95 dozen. Linen Huck Towels, $6.75 Dozen. All pure linen, hemstitched, with damask borders, some with monogram space. Regular size. Towels at $10 Dozen. huck, Pure linen Russian weave towels from Saxony, regular size and hemstitched. These towels are softer and more absorbent than price. It is c ments, and yo! Madeira Luncheon Sets, $5.95. Always a lovely bridal gift. These sets are elabarately embroidered by hand, on fine Irish linen and there are 13 pieces to the set. Madeira Napkins, $7.50 Dozen. pen on napkins in various designs. SECOND FLOOR Your Motor Trip BEFORE you plan your motor trip consult the Ask Mr. Foster Service as to the best roads, hotels, etc, . All information is supplied on request. Ask MR, FOSTER SEVENTH FLOOR Exquisitely by hand on fine linen are these AMONG the many advantages over an ordinary garba; ing the cover cover for disinfectant. of white enamel and round in shape, makes it easy to clean, and there is no danger of its being broken when put in the street to be emptied from the frame. 4 Camel’s Hair Blankets, $22.50 All-wool and an excellent blanket for summer camping,” because of their warmth yet soft light weight. them going at this price which is just above wholesale. SECOND FLOOR THERE are just 64 of these rugs to clear at these extraordinatily low prices, and they are such good values that we are positive they will be sold very quickly, so be sure to come early tomorrow The designs are Chinese and Persian in very good colors, Notice rugs in the various sizes listed here. oxg feet, $49.50 69.50 FIFTH FLOOR Complete with cAttachments. IF there is a grain of dust left in your house after spring housecleaning with this wonderful Lord & Taylor vacuum cleaner it won't be the fault of the cleaner. number of cleaners on the market, and finally selected this one, on which we have placed our name, because we absolutely know it to be the best we could sell you at this moderate We have tested any omplete with full set of attach- uu may pay for it or SEVENTH FLOOR The “Hygia”. $5.50 cA Sanitary Garbage Receiver ge can is a foot pedal for rais- ‘and a chamber inside of the The fact that it is as the can itself is detachable SEVENTH FLOOR There are just fifty of 3 Rugs, Size oxr5 feet, $117.50 4 Rugs, Size 11.3x13.6 fe., 135.00 6 Rugs, Size 11.3x15 feet, 145.00 n the deferred payment plan if you desire. ~ Inquire about it in the House Furnishing Department.