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Murderer Slain In Rooni Where He Killed Girl Rejected Suitor Lnred to 5H*ene of Crime Week Ago ami Shot hy Avenging Italian in Asbury Park Body KiddledWitli Bullets Lack of Powder Burns Puts Bind to Belief He Took Ovn life in Remorse ASBURY PARK. N. J., Aug. 10.?-To recto out vengeance to Arica Picone, who, on August 3, shot and killed his beautiful -.'i-u.-in, Cammella Maccanico, after she had announced her engage? ment to a rival, friends or relatives of the murdered girl brought the man back to the scene of th<* shooting yes? terday an?! rre?i four shots through his body, he body, riddled with bul? lets, was fi an I ?n the girl's room. reman George Jeffr es was pass ? ?f Mrs. Anna Grosso, the girl's sister, with whom she ?: :ving, when he heard four shots in rapid succession. The Grosso home had been closed since the day te murder, when Mrs. Gros? so had been taken to Freeport as a material witness to the crime. Jef? fries ? ?use, and in the room where the young Italian girl had ? tot he discovered Picone'a body, vard, and a Mauser pis? tol beneath it. There were two bullet wounds through the heart, and two others through the right chest. Reject Suicide Theory Dr. Jamison, county physician, said '? 'as a tide. The pistol ? d out. unlike the Amer? ican ai ? ? es, does not recjuire * distil pr? isure of the trigger for each explosion. Thi* made it possible for a person thus to indict four such wounds. ?? ?on expressed the belief that haunting memories had e man hack to * i him to take his ? '. a***.er a careful examina? tion, ' reje :t th theory. learned, wis se?0". a short time re the pi-?'iceman marked his ? that there were four wcui body, any one of which, ght have causea that there were no powder .". the body, led them to be? ll death a lit o? a carefully plani . ng has run high :n the Italian . re Miss Maccanico was ? '. wh o 1 ? with h is ? ister. Mrs -?. ma B no at l! ?"? 12 Utrecht; Avenue, Brooklyn, had only met his nths bi er ar ? it time he ter t? Asbury Park, _ourt. Rejected Hi ? - ' how grounda I con e a r: ?? h ! exis imuch? Vetrano, a back driv f \ .?? -. ,; ?he and ? V-* to marry. and I were at the | ( i i me f or dii aight. The was am and the * ? " ?ning. ?1 ? ?? . the other . nigh retired to i' ? ? ' without a word and rhot her. . Then h? . iped, re of all Eastern cities vi I b? I to b<. ook-out for but i I i : heen : ' : ? ??? ? . . '. . ? : of i h i s had ' - ' "':? King tided as Stolen Detained Alien Another man \ ows >he Recogniz?es '??? on Girl's Finger rai he arm of : ?? ' vas 1 lefl itched for he) : i ? ? nga*. ? ? ' ' the ? ' - ? " ? . a patr? : - : paid ' J . the i g ?'. est ;? . Stork Brokers Sne BrindeH daim Ex-Building Czar- Now in Prison. Our?. $4,993 filed nth? ? Robert P Mar ill & Co , ?ing for $4,993, lue fi .'.'? Bri '? ?. he had rm * ''"?r.i that on Jai ? - ' ?i ... held for the ??.<-' ? ? >m? Liberty ? : : ? ? ? "- ' redited ;ed, ?till i for the amount th? fttok*ti lat, Mr>nt*m*-nt lo V.t ?thoven to Fi*- Unveiled in Mexico ''? I ./ Mail) *"* (" Mexico has an "'*?"*?'"- '?' '?' t ? a monument ,'? B*"1 the f?atar*<J of "" ' ? ? f, . . *pUrrr.\?r. 7 wo - German ?? i p *"* '?*"? ?'?. work. from Ki?< (if ti |?f?v t?? Owner Ui?f>. J?m*, .,... . . trola mor? ho '*? r ? ?tab 2***?t? in l,oi ? ? ..-.- -so-, ?*'?'?*'. ?? ??*-?< ?Mi sa g ?feet a? m kit Things Decidedly NEW! The Far-Famed "Pauline Case" has been imported direct from London by Snks & Company to show how unbelievably smart an English bag may he. Made of genuine Morocco, it boasts all sorts of clever conveniences -? innumerable compartments for change, pow? der, notes, etc., and a silver gilt chain which closes and carries it both at once. Street Floor 19.75 A Junior Girl's Froa\ of Imported Velveteen The deep richness of its ex? quisite brown velveteen would atom, be enough warrant for this delightful frock?even if it were not for the distinctive smartness of its model?and die tangerine satin pipings which make it unforgetable. Second Floor 39.7?) A Hand-Painted China Electrical Perfume Burner v ill add a rare touch of dis tinction to your home through its exqui.sitf. beauty and unique performance. By a clever elec? trical arrangement a tiny bit of your favorite perfume placed in the bowl will fill your entire house with a subtle fragrance. Street Floor 29.75 i'?ljfc^ Women's Kid Traveling Slippers ?the most convenient of all important mm <4;-end accessories m soft and comfortable to war s<> daintily feminine, and so delightfully easy to fit into a cr?,?u?l? d bag! In a leather ease to match, f olors: Rose, Blue, Taupe and Brown. Street Floor 2.95 FROM ENGLAND (< Golf" Cigarette Cases p 2.95 The newcit cigarette cn?e in use in the British Isles. Made of genuine pigskin or Knglfsh Morocco, Holds twenty cigarettes com' fortabt/j! Street Floor Broadway at 34th Street Hours of Business 9 a. m. to 5:30 p. m. Three Extraordinary Values Featured for Thursday in WOMEN'S AND MISSES Handsome Fur Coat ?these beautiful coats were secured by us during a most unusual but temporary depression in the fur market. We cannot possibly replace them to sell at these prices. At 295.00 1920 Price 475.00 Hudson Seal Coats in 36 inch model with large col? lar and cuffs of beaver or squirrel, and elaborately embroidered or novelty silk lining. .V A saving of 180.00 on each coat At 130.00 1920 Price 250.00 Ultra - Smart Caracul Coats in full flared models ? 36 and 40 inches long ? with large shawl collar. A saving of 100.00 on each coat At 125JmT 1920 Pnce 225.50 ?& Natural Muskrat Coats in smart 3fi inch model ?youthfully belted?made of selected dark pelts. Beautifully silk lined. A saving of 100.00 on each coat Pay only One Third NOW if you so desire?the balance when your furs are taken from our vaults in the Autumn. , Sixth Floor An Exceptionally Fine Collection of Ultra-Smart Skirts FOR WOMEN AND MISSES RADICALLY REDUCED At 2.50 Formerly 6.95 and 7.95 ? Cotton Gabardine Skirts in tailored and novelty styles. At 7.50 Formerly 12.50 and 16.75 ? Linen Skirts in a splendid assortment of tailored styles in all the smart Summer colorings and in white. At 7.50 Formerly 16.50?Blazer Striped Flannel Skirts in Henna, Gold, Pekin, Navy and Black striped with white. Also ? Baronette Satin Skirts of an exceptionally fine quality. In white and all high shades. At 11.75 Formerly 16.50 ? Washable Fan-ta-si Skirts in a striking smart model in black and white plaid. At 13.95 Formerly 25.00? Flannel and Prunella Cloth Skirts in pleated and tailored styles in plaids, stripes and smart variations. Fourth Floor ... 7-^1-,... ! l "'' . % -'? re\, M ? t? ' ??? ? "i f ?! b i ? ,? ?f> y^ ^-^rq ......m % ? .'? ?** A NEW COLLE( TION OF Fine Net Blouses will be offered Thursday at the temptingly low price of 2.00 The mosl irresistible of all blouses for late Summer wear arc these cool, adorable little affairs o? sheer net, fine laces and embroideries. And styled just as you want them for wear with sleeveless frocks and sweaters with round or Peter Pan collars, short sleeves and exquis? itely trimmed with lace or embroidery. De? lightfully simple to launder, too, and at the surprisingly low price of 2.00 trulv opportune! Third Floor Specialists in Apparel Closed ALL DAY Saturdays Up To and Including September 3rd. SAKS "JENNIE QUALITE" Silk Hose, 1.75 The best value in dependable silk hose for women to be had. Full fashioned, and to be had in all colors including black and white. Street Floor MEN'S Tourist Cases Special 9.50 Very handy for vaca? tioning. Made of walrus grain cowhide leather, and fitted with military style hair brushes, tooth brush holder, soap box, comb, scissors and nail file. Illustrated. Street Floor MEN'S A?otor Dusters Reduced ?broken lots from regu? lar stock reduced for prompt clearance 12.50 Mohair Dusters Now 8.50 15.00 Beach Cloth Dusters? Now 10.50 Sixth Floor New Sweaters of Pure Shetland Wool Specially Priced at 4.95 Nothing is so necessary' for late Summer and early Fall wear as a j amity wool sweater? and these are just exactly the thing ? fashioned in the swagger Tuxedo model in a stunning novelty stitch, and colored in just the shades you will want for Fall: Orchid, Jade, Pink, Buff, Brown, Xav//, Black (nid White. Third Floor WOMEN'S Imported Lisle HOSE - made of highly lustrous mercerized lisle Special 95C Pair Very sheer full fashioned hose that will give most exceptional sen ice. Each pair is fully reinforced at heel and toe, and the colors include: Black, white, cordovan, gray and bisque. Street Floor THURSDAY?OX THE FOLTITH FLOOR A Remarkable Clearance Sale of WOMEN'S Wraps, StreetandSportsCoats in which are offered values such as few women have seen in several years. The styles teem with originality?the materials are of a very high order?and work? manship exceptionally well done individualizes each model. None Sent C O. D., Exchanged or on Approval 19.75 Sports Coats . 22.50 to 29 50 Sports Coats . 22.50 Knitted Capes 29.50 Knitted Sports Capes . 35,00 to 39.50 Wraps and Coats . 45.00 to 55.00 Wraps and Coats . 65.00 to 75.00 Wraps and Coats . 85.00 to 95.00 Wraps and Coats . Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursdau 7.95 10.00 7.95 12.50 19.75 25.00 38.00 50.00 The Saks Luggage Department Announces for Thursday Important Special Values in English Made Luggage at 25.00 Finely constructed cowhide suit cases, in nut brown color with hand-sewn edges and hinge. Fitted with double locks and linen lined. Unequaled value! Pictured. LEATHER LIXED Cowhide Traveling Bags 13.50 Made by one of America's best makers. The cowhide is of ex? ceptional quality, and each bag has a hand-sewn frame and heavy sewed on corners. Black and brown. STURDILY MADE Cowhide Suit Cases 13.50 Made to withstand lots of abuse, in carefully selected cowhide with all around straps and sewed-on corners. Lined with durable linen. Basement Distinctive Summer Apparel FOR MISSES consisting of all remaining lots of Summer Frocks and Suits? RADICALLY REDUCED The Frocks are of gingham, linene. plain and figured voiles, French organdie and linen. Frocks formerly 9.75. Reduced to Frocks formerly 14.50. Reduced to Frocks formerly 18.50. Reduced to Frocks formerly 25.00. Reduced to 5.95 7.95 9.75 12.93 The Suits are of Wool Jersey, Tricotine. and Poiret Twill, beautifully tailored. Suits formerly 29.50.Reduced to Suits formerly 35.00.Reduced to Suits formerly 45.00.Reduced to Suits formerly 65.00.Reduced to Suits formerly 98.50.Reduced to Sizes 14 to 18 years. All sales final. Second Floor 12.75 15.00 25.00 29.75 39.50 msmmmmmmuiKm. m mvsr vnmmini ??? . To Close Out Thursday? 10 0 0 P A 1RS O F W O M E N S Pumps and Oxfords that have been selling from 7.50 to 12.50 a? 4.95 White Kid, Buckskin and Linen Footwear of the finest quality ai an extraor? dinary low price. All the most popular Mid-Summer models to choose from, too white with tan or black trimmings.or all white, with Cuban, Dolly or Louis XV heels. All sizes in the collection, but not in every style. None ( . O. I). No F vchanpcs No C 'redit s Second Floor