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THE BROOKLYN DAILY EAGLE. NEW YORK. FRIDAY. JULY 18. 1902.

WOMAN ACCUSES LINGABD. HANGED FOR KILLING CONSTABLE. BABENTS PLEAD FOR CHILDREN. HOT DEBATE BY MINERS LINDENTHAL REQUESTS RESIGN, OR BE REIVED, POLICE RUN EVERYTHING ST IRE SHERIDAN HEARING. He Denies Her Charge That He Is Retaining Her Son.

Frank Lingard, an upholsterer, of 1,580 Fulton street, was accused in the Gates avenue court this morning by Mrs. Elizabeth Cowles, of 1,114 Fulton street, with restraining her 16 year old boy, George Gordon, and refusing, to give him up. Lingard denied that he knew anything about the boy's present whereabouts. He said that the boy had applied for employment to him some time ago, saying that he was ill treated at home and refusing to return there. He allowed the boy to remain with him, but when his parents objected, he says that he told the boy to go, saying that he did not want any trouble.

The boy left, he says, declaring his intention of aot returning to his home. That was the last he saw of him. Magistrate Furlong adjourned the case, pending an investigation into the case by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. STABBED IN CHINATOWN. Seven Inch Stiletto Slash Inflicted on Patrick Fenton by an Italian, He Says.

Patrolman Faighevy of the Elizabeth street station early this morning saw a man running through Pell street, Manhattan. Thinking there was something wrong, he gave chase. When the man reached the corner of Doyers street he slackened his pace, staggered and fell to the sidewalk. Felghevy was soon beside him, and asked him what was the matter. The man said he had been stabbed.

His clothing was stained with blood. The policeman took him to the station house, where he was questioned by Sergeant Ivory. He said his name was Patrick Fenton, that he was 27 years old, a truck driver and lived at 29 Henry street, Manhattan. An Italian named Demacia, who is about 23 years old, and also a truck driver, had stabbed him. in front of 3 Doyers street, he said.

An ambulance surgeon from Hudson Street Hospital found that Fenton had a cut seven inches long, which appeared to have been Inflicted with a stil letto. At the same time that Feighevy had seen Fenton running a policeman attached to the Oak street station saw a man running in the opposite direction. He arrested the man as a suspicious person. The prisoner said he was Thomas O'Brien, 34 years old, a sailor living at 4 Chatham square. The police of the Oak street station, who had been communicated with by'Sergeant Ivory in relation to the Fenton case, were of the opinion that O'Brien was in Fenton's com pany when he was cut.

The police were in formed that an Italian accompanied by a woman was passing through Doyers street and met Fenton and another man. A row ensued about something, in which Fenton was cut. O'Brien was held in $5,000 bail to await the result of Fenton's injuries. The latter, It is feared, may die. Fenton, who is also known as Brock, is a brother of Billy Brock, now serving time in Sing Sing for the murder of Billy Moore in Catherine street, about a year ago.

Patrick Fenton, or Brock, was also sentenced to six years in Sing Sing for complicity in the murder, but secured a new trial and one week ago was discharged from custody by Judge New burger. CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC BATH. Architect's Plans for Building at Pit kin Avenue and Watkins Street Soon Ready. The contract for the site of the first of the indoor public baths to be built in Brooklyn was signed by Borough President Swanstrom this morning. The site is on a vacant lot situated at the corner of Pitkin avenue and Watkins street.

The contract has been ap proved by Controller Grout and the work of erecting the bath will be proceeded with without delay. Superintendent Helmle of the Bureau of Public Buildings and Offices said thlB morn ing that the plans of the architect for the building are now being prepared and will be ready within a few days, perhaps. Mr. Helmle said that as soon as the architect completes the plans and they have been approved by the Municipal Art Commission and the Controller the contract for the building will be let. It is not improbable that work on the building will be well under way within the next three months.

In that event the new bath may be thrown open to the public inside of a year. Superintendent Helmle said this morning that work on the building would be pushed as rapidly as possible. The borough authorities were pleased this morning over the fact that the first step in the proceedings had been accomplished successfully. Borough President Swanstrom fought hard before the Board of Aldermen and the Board of Estimate for an appropria tion for Indoor public baths in this borough, and it was with a degree of pardonable elation that he affixed his signature to the contract for the site for the first bath this morning. The price, to be paid for the site is $4,000.

Negotiations are now under way looking to the acquisition of a site in Hicks street, in South Brooklyn, for another of the public baths to be built in this borough. Superin tendent Helmle said this morning that these negotiations may be closed soon. These are the only two baths which are to be built in Brooklyn with the appropriation allowed by the Board of Aldermen. Each of the baths is to cost in the neighborhood of $50,000, and they are to have every modern equipment for the. convenience and comfort of the public.

The bath at Watkins street and Pitkin avenue will be at the disposal of the people of the Eastern district and the uptown sections the borough. The one in Hicks street is for the people living in the downtown section and in South Brooklyn. Both buildings are to be two stories in height, of brick and stone and of fancy architectural design. The baths, when built, will be open all during the year. They will be in charge of a superintendent of baths, who is to be appointed by the Borough President.

TAPPING THE CITY WATER. Inspector Warschauer So Accuses Andrew McLean, a Boilermaker. Inspector Warschauer of the Department of Water Supply, Gas and Electricity, arraigned Andrew McLean, a well known boil ermaker of Franklin street, before Magistrate O'Reilly, in the Manhattan avenue police court, on the charge of using city water fraudulently. The inspector alleged that for some time past McLean has been drawing water from a fire hydrant in front of his shop; at 13 19 Franklin street, without giving any compensation to the city. Mr.

McLean pleaded not guilty, but said that if such water had been drawn he was quite willing to pay for it. He said, furthermore, that no water had been drawn as described while he had been In the shop, but that It was possible that during bis absence such an occurrence had taken place. DISABLED IN MIDSTREAM. (Special to the Eagle.) College Point, L. July 18 Yesterday afternoon while the ferry boat College Point was passing through the East River, midway between North and South Brother Islands, the engine broke down, causing the ferryboat to drift for several minutes.

As soon as tbe break in the machinery was discovered the engineer gave three blasts to notify Captain Hangman in the pilot house. The latter rushed down on deck and reassured the fifty passengers, who were much excited. The tug Rescue responded to the Collego Point's signals and towed her to the' pier at the foot of One Hundred and Thirty eighth street, where the passengers and half Execution of Eice in Toronto Ends Career of Three Robbers. Toronto, July 18 Fred L. nice was hanged this morning for the murder of Constable William Boyd.

Rice, with Frank Rut ledge and Thomas Jones, were on trial for robbing the postoffiee in Aurora. While being conveyed from the court house to the jail on Juno 4 a package, in which were two revolvers, was thrown into the carriage. County Constables Boyd and Walter Stewart were in the cab with the prisoners. In the struggle for the package Rice got a revolver and shot Boyd. He then pointed it at Stewart, who gave up and told the prisoners to "get out." As soon as they left Stewart drew his revolver nnd fired after the prisoners as they were boarding a passing car.

One of the shots struck Jones in the groin and the arm. The prisoners were overpowered and to the jail. Jones' arm was amputated and he died. Rutledge. after being sentenced to Kingston penitentiary for twenty one years, committed suicide by hurling himself from a balcony in the jail.

MISS ROOSEVELT NOT ENGAGED. Philadelphia Story Denied President May Visit New Jersey Military Camp. (Special to the Eagle.) Oyster Bay, L. I. July IS The reported engagement of Miss Alice Roosevelt in a Philadelphia paper this morning is authoritatively denied by a man now visiting at Oyster Bay, who is personally In touch with the President's family.

It was claimed Miss Roosevelt was to be married to Lieutenant Clark, a son of Mrs. Alfred Corning Clark. Senator Kean of New Jersey will arrive at Oyster Bay this afternoon bearing the Invitation to President Roosevelt from Governor Franklin Murphy of that state to be present some day during the regimental encampment of the state militia at Sea Girt. While the chief executive is devoting ten and twelve hours daily to official business, getting only an hour's recreation now and then, and his time during the next two weeks Is going to be doubly occupied by the engagements already made, it is believed Mr. Roosevelt will endeavor to visit Camp Franklin Murphy.

The President has made an exhaustive study of National Guard affairs and favors larger state appropriations for maintenance of the militia. Roosevelt believes the various state regiments should be equipped with United States standard arms, including the smokeless Krag Jorgenson rifle for Infantry and carbine tor cavalry, and that the states should all provide indoor rifle ranges for use in winter. Ex Senator David B. Hill arrived here yesterday afternoon. He was the guest of William F.

Sheehan. The Senator said: "You know my custom. I don't talk politics for publication, except in my speeches; then, when I have anything to say, I know It will be read as I say it. "The New York newspaper men, just before 1 left Long Island, wanted to Interview me. They craned their necks when I whispered I was going to Oyster Bay and asked them not to mention it.

They waited breathlessly for what I was going to add, but dropped back on their heels when I said It was only to spend the night with my friend Sheehan. "This is my second visit to Oyster Bay. I was here in 1885, when, as Governor, I came here to look into the matter of annexing Lloyd's Neck to Suffolk County. A bill had been passed by both branches of the Legislature for this purpose and awaited my signature. It was for tbe relief of the citizens, who were subjected to the necessity of going way across the neck to vote.

"I first met President Roosevelt on this visit at the home of Mr. Townsend. I remember the occasion very distinctly." A rumor got around last night that the Senator would be Invited to call at Saga more Hill, but It proved to be without basis in fact. Mr. Hill left for New lorK on tne 8 o'clock train this morning.

The women of St. Hilda's who were entertained by Mrs. Roosevelt aboard the Mayflower on Tuesday, sent a bouquet of flowers to adorn the library table of the yacht to day. As long as the Mayflower is in the harbor, flowers will bo sent dally as a mark of appreciation of Mrs. Roosevelt's hospitality.

The guild will give an Ice cream and ping pong festival at the parish house July 28, upon which occasion Mrs. Roosevelt will be present. Mrs. Dorr of Albany, accompanied by her daughter. Miss Helen, arrived at the home of William Loeb, last night to pay a visit to Mrs.

Loeb, wife of the assistant secretary to the President. A party of Boer prisoners recently from Bermuda, who were the guests of Glrard and William Beekman of Oyster Bay, paid their respects to the President last night. Among the number were Commandant De Wet, a nephew of General De Wet, and Commandant Snyman. William H. Bynum of Indiana, who is a member of the Codification Commission, also called at Sagamore Hill during the evening.

The Mayflower left her moorings at 0 o'clock this morning. Her destination could not be learned, but she. goes to bring guests to the President's home. TO PREVENT OFFENSIVE ODORS. Sanitary Utilization Company Will Comply With Board of Health Orders.

President White of the Sanitary Utilization Company was not at the office of the company this morning and it was said that he would be out of town until Tuesday. An official of the company, however, stated that the orders of the Health Department would be immediately compiled with. "Wo are as much Interested In keeping free from complaint as the people are desirous of keeping free from what they term offensive odors. Mr. White, were he here, could tell you just what we intend to do, but in his absence I cannot speak definitely.

This is the second order received from the Health Department. The first was relative to the installation of an apparatus for the prevention of the spread of odors. This was compiled with." "It now seems that the complaints have not been against the odors, but about the manner in which the garbage is handled. Care will be taken to prevent the falling of the garbage upon the tanks and the open manholes. If there are any they, of course, will be closed up.

Everything will be done to prevent a spread of 'offensive odors by the means which we have at our command. Complaint has been made of the fact that the effluent water is allowed to run into the inlet. As far as I know this water is only run off on the ebb tide and would therefore be carried out to sea. I do not know the details of the complaints, but when the orders of the department are complied with I think that you will find that we will be free from blame." INSTALLATION OF PASTOR. Samuel Kempton Plercy last evening was Installed and ordained as pastor of the Borough Park Presbyterian Church, In Reynolds' Hall, New Utrecht avenue and Forty ninth street.

The Rev. Dr. Lewis R. Foote of the Throop Avenue Presbyterian Church delivered the sermon, the Rev. John A.

Billings ley of Bethany Presbyterian Church read the charge to the candidate and the Rev. James A. McCaguo of the Cumberland Street Presbyterian Chapel of the Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church read Ihe prayer of ordination. OIL FIELD FIRE STILL BURNING. Jennings, July 18 The fire in the oil field was still burning with as much fury as ever to day.

Workmen are busy digging trenches to drain away the nil and throwing up levees to prevent a further spread of the fire. Two cars of chemicals which are to be used in addition to the steam have arrived, and were immediately taken to the field. may be twenty four hours or more before all will be In readiness to attack the flames. Boys, Arrested After Pocketbook Had Been Stolen, Are Discharged. Bicycle Patrolman Downs of the Gates avenue station, arraigned two alleged youthful shoplifters In the Gates avenue court this morning on a charge of petty larceny, preferred by John N.

Rosengrane. cashier for a department store on upper Fulton street. Yesterday afternoon three small boys entered the store, one of whom is alleged to have seized a pocketbook from a counter and run off with it. The other boys also ran away. Rosengrane called Downs, who was passing on his wheel, and the latter caught George Donahue.

years old, of 677.Classori avenue, and George Scallon, 12 years old, of 1,068 Atlantic avenue, after a brief chase. The pocketbook, which was thrown away by one of the boys, was recovered. Both boys denied stealing it when brought before Magistrate Furlong, and gave a variety of excuses for being in the store. Their parents were In court and interceded for them, saying that they were dutiful children. After severely reprimanding them, the magistrate dismissed the complaint with the sanction of Mr.

Rosengrane, who said that he had no desire to put a blight on the future of the youngsters. BOARD AFTER THE CRAMPS. Philadephia Firm Is Several Months Behind in Contract for Store House. A board has been appointed at the Navy Yard to find out the cause of the delay of the Cramps Company of Philadelphia on their building contract in the yard. The Cramps are building the store house near dry dock No.

1, and they are several months behind the agreement in their work. According to the contract this building should be more than half done. The work has been progressing so slowly that it is barely started yet and the authorities are getting impatient at the dilatory way in which the thing is being handled. It is said that there is a tendency to shift the work and to subordinate it to other work which may be more pressing. This Is the old trouble which the officers have to contend with, as they say that contractors are continually trying to use the government as an easy thing.

The Navy Bureau has the option of forfeiting any contract in the yard which is not properly lived up to. The contracts on this point are specific. Heretofore there has been a tendency to let the matte take care of itself and the contractors have not been vigorously pressed. Captain Harrington, who is the chief of the department of yards and docks, and who is in charge of all of the buildings being constructed, holds a different view of the question, it Is said, and is Inclined to make things warm for those contractors who show a tendency to rest on their work. That officer has been stirring things up and giving things a more businesslike appearance.

The. board will recommend to the Bureau what will bo done with the Cramps CorSpany. SILVERMAN STRUCK BY HAMMER He May Die From Injuries Received in Quarrel in Havemeyer Sugar Refinery. There was a serious quarrel in the Havemeyer sugar refinery at South Fourth street and Kent avenue early this morning between two of the workmen, during which a hammer was used as a weapon of assault with results which may cause the death of the injured man. He Is John Silverman, 30 years old, of 13 Stagg street, who was employed in that section of the plant as a mixer of sugar.

His assailant was Briteis, associate mixer. The latter, it is said, was inclined to shirk his work at different times, letting the bulk of it fall upon Silverman, who threatened to inform the foreman. This fact resulted in feelings between the two and their quarrel was renewed early this morning. Silverman asserted positively that it was his Intention of informing the foreman when the latter appeared, which so enraged Briteis that he, It is alleged, procured a hammer and struck Silverman on the head, causing a fracture of tbe skull. The assault was committed while the two men were alone, and so far as could be learned there were no witnesses to the encounter.

Silverman was found unconscious on the floor, bleeding profusely from a deep sash In his scalp, and was removed to the Eastern District Hospital, where it was discovered that his skull was fractured. When the police of the Bedford avenue station were notified it was decided to arrest Briteis upon suspicion, and he was taken into custody. He was arraigned later before Mag istrate (J itemy in tne Lee avenue court and held for examination. TEN SECONDS OF LIBERTY. Discharged by Aspinall, John Smith Is Rearrested by United States Marshal.

John Smith, an elderly man, whom the Grand Jury failed to indict upon a charge of counterfeiting, enjoyed at least half a minute of liberty after being discharged by Judge Aspinall in the County Court. As he passed out into the corridor he was re arrested by a United States marshal. "Smith," said Judge Aspinall, as he dis charged him from custody, "I am going to discharge you because the Grand Jury could not indict you and you will enjoy about ten seconds of liberty. As you pass out you will find at the door of the court room, a United States marshal, ready to arrest you. He has the niDoers all ready, and you may go now and meet him.

Don linger, Mr. Smith, for it will do you no good. The marshal will await you. Smite, heaved a deep sigh and walked slow ly out to meet his fate. As soon as he was fairly out of the door the marshal put him under arrest and took his away.

William Craft, a young man who was ar rested on a charge of robbery, failed to be indicted bv the Grand Jury, and in conse quence came before Judge Aspinall with a smile on his face in Part I of the County Court this morning. 'Take that smile off your face, said Bis honor. 'You have nothing to smile about. The Grand Jury failed to Indict you, but you are not going free. You were paroled from Blmira, on the understanding that you would behave yourself, but you are now going back.

An officer from Elmira is waiting for you, and you will be away for about Ave years." ENTERTAIN TENEMENT DWELLERS Flushing, L. July 18 A party of tene ment dwellers sent out from the King's Daughters' Settlement at 48 Henry street, Manhattan, were yesterday entertained by Our Master's Helpers' Circle of King's Daugh ters, associated with the First Baptist Church of Flushing. There were over a hundred of them, including mothers and children. The party was in charge of Miss Clendenlng. The trip from the ferry was made In two BDocial trolley cars provioea at reaucea rates by Manager Beetem, of the New York and Queens County Railroad.

At the head of Klssena Lake they were met by the King's Daughters and escorted to the grove on the Flushing side of the lake. The party was treated to a lunch, including ice cream and other delicacies. The children in partlcu uar were greatly delighted, for they said it was the first time that they had ever seen trees except in the city parks. NEW TRACTION COMPANY. Albany, N.

July IS Articles of incorporation of the Intervale Traction Company of Newburgh were filed with the Secretary of 'State to day. The company is capitalized at $300,000 and la to construct an electric railroad twenty eight miles, from Newburgh Goshen. Oil THE RELIEF QUESTION. Delegates to Indianapolis Con1 vention Discuss Distribution of Assessment. DANGER OF A STRIKE OVER Anthracite Men Will Stand By the Recommendations of President Mitchell.

Indianapolis, Ind. July 18 The question of whether the assessment recommended by President Mitchell for the relief of the an thracite miners be used also for the benefit of striking bituminous miners in different parts of the country was the only thing be fore the mine workers to day. The debate grew so energetic that it was determinod to hold an executive session during the after noon. (Nothing was determined during the morning regarding the distribution of tbe assessment. This morning the sentiment among the delegates to the miners' convention was as strong as ever against a strike, and all danger of such an event is now passed.

The anthracite men favoring a strike admitted that there was no chance of a walk out. They were hopeless last nizht whn a majority of their own men were opposed to a strike, and this morning they came into the convention determined to stand as a unit by the recommendations of President Mitchell. The convention was called to or der at a few minutes after 10 o'clock, and almost immediately a recess of half an hour was taken to enable the delegates to ar range details regardine railroad tickets. Thomas L. Nichols, president of District No.

1, anthracite, which was instrumental in calling the convention, denied this morn ing that he bad been in favor of a general striKe. "Personally, I never was in favor of a strike, he said, but knowing how the ma jority of our people feel, I should have voted for a general strike if the question had come before the convention. Just now I guess it is just about certain that there will be no strike, and if a good fund is raised I think that it will be Just as well. It is the best that can be done now at any rate. The report of the committee on credentials announced that there were 2,253 voters in the convention.

The convention then took up the question of adopting the recommendations of the president. At the adjournment last night there were two amendments to the motion of adoption, rnese were promptly laid on the table and the question reverted to the orlg inal motion. Only a few delegates voted on cither side of the two motions. President Haskins of Ohio moved to amend the rec ommendation regarding the application of the relief fund to cover all existing strikes that have the indorsement of the executive board. President Mitchell announced that all ex isting strikes were being cared for and said that there was no intention of withdrawing this support.

Delegate Dolan of the Pitts burg district declared that the relief granted in that district was not adequate, and Presi dent Mitchell declared that in such case the relief must be increased. A motion to table the Haskins amendment was lost. Mr. Haskins made a strong speech In favor of his amendment, claiming that it was no more than just that whatever relief was voted should be apportioned among all the strikes. Secretary Dempsey of District No.

1, an thracite, announced that the anthracite miners would support the recommendations of Mr. Mitchell, provided that, if the assessment urged by the president be not found sufficient, it should be increased according to the judgment of the officials of the order and provided that tne output of Bituminous coal in the anthracite district should be curtailed. John P. Reese of Iowa urged that the convention had been called to care for the anthracite strike, and that inasmuch as the rec ommendations of the President were based on the minimum sum not to support the anthracite men and that a further distribution would weaken them so that the anthracite strike might be lost. If more money was' needed the assessments should be increased.

Much applause greeted the speech of Mr. Reese. President Patrick Gilday of District No. 2 spoke strongly in favor of distributing the relief fund to all strikers. Several long speeches which were not to the point under discussion provoked a motion that all speeches should be restricted to five minute3.

Delegate Fltzpatrick, who made the radical speech of yesterday, shouted from the gallery: "Oh, if you want to railroad this thing through, railroad it!" President Mitchell offered to recognize Mr. Fitzpatrick, but the latter replied in a disgusted tone: "Oh, I don't want the floor. What's the use?" Thomas D. Nichols, president of District No. 1, anthracite, spoke against th8 amendment.

Vice President Lewis asked that the convention go into executive session to discuss the assessment proposition and It was decided that the afternoon session should be of an executive character. NOTES. The United Singers of Brooklyn and Long Island turner societies, shooting societies, German veterans and others, will be Invited to take part in celebrating a German day some Sunday in the fall in Madison Square Garden. At a meeting of the delegates of the United German societies of the City of New York, comprising about thirty eight societies, with 1C.OO0 members, held in the New York Turn Halle. Eighty fifth street and Lexington avenue Wednesday evening.

Dr. Anderson a motion to hold the monster festival in Madison Square Garden was carried and re Mlvad to send out at once invitations to all singers, turners, military veterans and others to take part in the celebration. It Is proposed to have mass choruses of the Elngers, gymnastic exhibitions by the turner societies, (bird) shooting by the Bharp shooters, drills and sham battles by the veterans and other amusements. The United Singers of Manhattan and the German American Athletic Club already have expressed their willingness to assist in making the a success. Forty gallons of Ice cream were consumed by.

the members and their friends of the German Evangelclla Church of St. Petri, corner Union avenue and Scholes street, on their annuel excur bIo to Orchard Beach on the Loung Island Sound. The Rev. George G. Wacker thinks that at least $500 was realized by the efforts of the committee.

The picnic held by the Second Reformed German Church at Woodlawn Park yesterdav has Droved a great success socially as well as financially. At least a thousand persons enjoyed the amuse i ments provided by the committee in charge. The ouethousand children of the Sunday school of St, Johannes' Church, Prospect avenue, and the sixty three teachers of the school psent Wednesday afternoon at Ulmer Park and had a Jolly time. All credit is due to the officers of the Sunday school who had charge of the arrangements. The officers are the Rev.

Fred Bosch, superintendent; j. uuiiwinKei, vice superintendent; J. zimmer mann, secretary: A. BuUwinkel, treasurer; J. Hamke, financial secretary: P.

Hagemann, assist ant secretary; Miss A. Meyer, organist. Very good progress is shown bv Edelweiss Lodge No. 269, K. of L.

of H. Organized in April with twenty two members it haB now a member ship or rorty tnree. At tne last meeting will lam Goertz, Henry Lohr, Oscar Kunz and Clara Spindler were elected members and five applications for membership were received. The Freie Orden der Rothmaenner will hold its annual festival next Sunday at Ibert's Union Park, valuable prizes are onered by the tribes and circles of the order for the prize bowling. Grant Lodcre No.

1.168. K. and L. of H. will hold its annual picnic at Andrew Wleland's Richmond Hill Terrace Hotel next Sunday.

The Hermann Plattduetsche Club will have Its annual picnic at Feltman's Pavilion, Coney Island, AUgUSi 1U. tnunea urniiiiitri, iitr mnnn Mever. J. Monnees and H. Haase have charge of the arrangements.

W. Ficken and C. Meyer, the latter in order to assist him in his endeavor to get rid of his embonpoint, hav been appointed by the president, J. D. Kathmeyer, floor managers.

They will be assisted by Martin Helssenbuettel and Charles Mueller. Thfl wfimfln's chorus of the Mozart Maenner chor has elected the following officers: Mrs. Muel ler, president; Airs, i ange, vice president; Mrs. RinanmAnn. rpnordlnK secretary: Mrs.

A. Loebe lenz. treasurer; Mrs. A. Brogwardt and Mrs.

Geb hardt, librarians; Mrs. a. ursc. collector; A. Martin, Mrs.

Vollkommer, Mrs. Kraus. committee on entertainments; Robert Kramer, musical director. THE COURTS. MOTION TERM.

Court, sncclnl term for motions. Al den Chester, J. Ex parte business at 10 o'clock. I fl nrta. CtC Dll'il.

FOR BRIDGES. Doesn't Expect to Get It in a Lump, But Wants Nos. 3 and 4 Pushed. GROUT MAY REPORT IN FAVOR. Commissioner Will Be Satisfied With Money for To wer Foundation and Blackwell Main Span.

Bridge Commissioner Lindenthal has put is bis long expected requisition for additional money to carry on work on Bridges Nos. 3 nnd 4. His demands were before tbe Board of Estimate to day and were referred to Con troller Grout for report. Mr. Lindenthal, realizing the difficulty of getting appropriations in the city's present straits, has made what all the members of the Board of Estimate regard as a modest demand.

His chances for getting the money are much better tor that reason. For Bridge No. 3, the. Commissioner con fines his Immediate request to money for the Manhattan tower foundation, which is not yet begun, although the contract for the Brooklyn tower was let a year ago. In his requisition he divides work on this bridge Into sections, as follows, and in the order of importance so far as the steps of the work are concerned.

Estimated cost. Manhattan tower foundation J567.O00 Manhattan anchorage 654.000 Brooklyn anchorage 651,000 Real estate required for Manhattan anchorage 603,800 Real estate required for Brooklyn anchorage 257.600 Engineering and contingencies 266,080 This makes about $3,000,000, but Mr. Lindenthal does not expect to get it all at once. He is anxious, however, to get the Manhattan tower foundation under way. For the Blackwell's Island bridge even more money is needed, as the work is further along.

The three sections Into which Mr. Lindenthal has divided it are: The island span and two adjacent cantilevers. Steel construction, complete $1,700,000 Engineering and 100,000 The eastern anchorage and adjoining cantilever. Steel complete $800,000 Engineering and 80,000 The western anchorage and adjoining cantilever. Steel complete $1,000,000 Engineering and contingencies.

100,000 Mr. Lindenthal says it Is his intention, if money is provided, to make a contract now only for the center section or island span and cantilevers. Mayor Low told Borough President Cas sidy he thought the Blackwell's Island Bridge ought to be pushed along rapidly, as the citizens of his borough needed the relief it would afford. Controller Grout will make an early report and probably will recommend partial appropriations, as he has taken a strong stand for the completion of these two bridges. Mr.

Groui said he believed there never would be adequate relief for the Brooklyn bridge until No. 3 Is completed. In reply to President Cassidy he declared the proposed terminal would only accommodate the natural increase of traffic for the time it is building. The Bridge Commissioner had before the board to day another matter of great importance in connection with the Willlams burgh Bridge, the widening of Delancey street, Manhattan, as an approach. It is proposed to widen Delancey.

street 75 feet on the southerly side of the. Bowery. rThe Commissioner' of Bridges reported on the matter, and recommended that Delancey street be widened 150 feet on the southerly side, that the proposed plaza be done away wtth, and that a new streetr be laid out west of the Bowery. Chief Engineer Lewis reported "that the proper determination of the dimensions and location of the street leading to the bridge is very difficult until the disposition of the railroad tracks has been finally determined. It cars are to turn on loops at this end of the bridge, the plaza formerly proposed is essential.

If they are to extend to the Bowery, or west, the plaza will be unnecessary. He considers a width of 200 feet excessive, except for the reason that it will afford a fine view of the bridge, but it is so wide that parking would be necessary to its satisfactory appearance." July 25 was set as the date for a public hearing. MONROE LOOKING AFTER MAINS. Chief Engineer Birdsall Makes Report on Those Affected by the Subway Work. One of the first acts of Robert Grler Monroe, the new Water Commissioner, has been to investigate the condition of the city's water mains that have been affected by the Manhattan subway.

Chief Engineer George Birdsall made a report to the Commissioner this morning and explained the conditions in the Borough of Manhattan. The report says: "This department has high service pumping stations at Ninety eighth street, near Ninth avenue; at One Hundred and Seventy ninth street, near the Harlem River, and at Highbrldge, furnishing that portion of the city above 70 above tide, which extends from Thirty fourth street and Fourth avenue north to the upper end of Manhattan. Island. The principal lines of supply pass down through the boulevard from the reservoir at Highbrldge to Eighty sixth street. Ninety eighth street and Fortieth street, distributing east and west of Central Park.

Two of these mains are 36 inch in diameter and one 20 inch, all of which are more or less disturbed by the operations of the Rapid Transit Commission in the necessary changes for stations, ducts, along the boulevard, or Broadway, from One Hundred and Seventy ninth street down. In making these changes, especially with either one of the 36 inch mains, it takes away about one thlra of the capacity of our pumping machinery. Therefore, certain portions of the city which are on very high grounds, above 100 above tide, are affected; during a shut off of the lines, the higher the ground the more stories or pressure they lose, so it gradually works down. "In order to obviate any great amount of disturbance, these shut offs are made during Saturday afternoon, Saturday night and Sunday, when there is least use of water. There will be no portion of the district that will be entirely without water." Commissioner Monroe questioned Mr.

Bird sail as to who did this work. "This work is done by the sub contractors of the Rapid Transit Commission," the engineer replied. "Our men make the shut offs and the Rapid Transit Commission pays the expense." "What is the actual change?" "The actual change," Mr. Birdsall replied, "la moving it about eight feet to the east from where it is now, half way between One Hundred and Seventh and One Hundred Eighth and One Hundred and Eighth and One Hundred and Ninth streets." "You haven't any idea how many houses will be affected?" "Between 15,000 and ,16,000 houses are affected, more or less; some not at all." ARRESTED FOR BOOKMAXING. Patrolman Eugene Flotow of the Sheeps head Bay police station arrested Abraham Brikowitz, 19 years old, of Tllyou's walk, Coney Island, and Charles Morganlander, 18 years old, of 233 Stanton street, Manhattan, yesterday afternoon, at the field entrance to Brighton Beach, and locked them up on a charge of violating Section 351 of the Penal Code, which deals with bookmaking.

Flotow says the men were making a hand book. They pleaded not guilty when arraigned before Magistrate Voorhees this morning, and tile nMH was adtaux njuj. All Spectators Expelled by Inspect tor Thompson Before Magistrate Arrived. MURDER SUSPECTS ARE HELD. No Word of Evidence Given Against Them, and Lawyer Says Complete Alibi Can Be Proved.

(Special to the Eagle.) Long Island City. L. I. July IS For thred hours this morning nearly a thousand persons jammed Into Fifth street, between Vernon and Jackson avenues, anxious to get a look at tho three youths held on suspicion in connection with the murder of Detective John J. Sheridan.

The crowd surged back and forth, and at no time was there even standing room in the court, which occupies a rather small room on tho first floor of St. Mary's Lyceum. The small table that has served as a desk for the judge was pushed almost against the wall by the mass of humanity, while tho chair Intended to be used by witnesses, and all other chairs except the one belonging to the Judge were occupied. The ventilation ot the room Is limited, the air soon became stifling, and several women interested in other cases had to make their way through tho crowd out to whero they could breathe fresh air. Magistrate Connorton, who is forced to serve in both the Flushing and Long Island City courts owiDg to the illness of Magistrate Smith, did not reach the court here until after 12 o'clock.

Several times before his arrival there were reports that he was coming, and the Jam on the Lyceum stairs was something fierce, while the narrow hallway was filled with persons attracted there solely by curiosity. Police Inspector Thompson entered the court room before the Judge, and on observing the big crowd called to the detectives present: "Clear this court room and clear it quick!" Ten detectives jumped to their feet and in an instant the crowd was on the move. "Put out every one not having a sub pena," called the inspector, and the crowd made' a break for the narrow door. "Get them along," called the inspector. "Keep them going.

Let them go to work. Go and seek a job," he kept shouting. The crowd became sullen as they moved on, and the movement was not quick enough for Inspector Thompson. "Clear the street," he ordered to three detectives near the court room door. "Send them along two steps at a time and don't put your gloves on in doing it." Then the inspector backed up against the Judge's table, threw his soft brown felt hat into a chair and said aloud: "Sympathizers'.

Thieves! Murderers'. Some of them would shed tears at the sight of a Job; never earned an honest dollar la their lives!" When finally the room was clear and as quiet as a Sunday school. Inspector Thompson directed a court officer to notify Magistrate Connorton that his court room presented a decent appearance and was ready for him. When Magistrate Connorton entered he said to the inspector, "Where's the crowd?" "Told them to go to work," replied the police official. Frank Donnelly, Michael Carr and Harry Strang, the three suspected young men were at once arraigned.

District Attorney Merrill asked the court tn tho maMnr nvrtr until Tvint ing. "These men are only held on suspicion," stated Counselor James H. Powers, who appeared for the prisoners, "and the evidence against them is only circumstantial and they should have an Immediate hearing." "It is on account of the evidence being purely circumstantial," declared District Attorney Merrill, "that more time is necessary." "A serious crime has been committed," said the court, and these young men have been arrested on suspicion. It is necessary that the authorities should be given ample time to work up their case and I grant the adjournment asked for." The three prisoners were hurried back into the pen and after the police had dispersed the crowd assembled in the street the suspects were taken to tho county Jail in a covered patrol wagon. After the short hearing Counselor Powers stated that the police had taken Donnelly's shoes and hat and were trying to use them in connecting him with the murder.

"When the time comes," said the lawyer, "I will account for every minute of the time of all three from 10:30 o'clock until the time of their arrest after the murder of Detective Sheridan. One of the last persons to leave the court room was a sister of Donnelly, and when she reached the stairway she broke down and sobbed aloud. She was led from the place by friends. A small derby hat found near the scene of the murder by a bartender on his way to work has been turned over to the police, and it is stated is one of the most important clews they have. A woman, whose name 13 withheld, it is stated, was awake at the tir of the murder and saw both the shooting nd the flight of tho murderers.

She is closely guarded by the police. It is reported, that several witnesses in the case have be'a givn to understand that trouble will follow their evidence, and that they had better be very careful about what they testify to ia the case. DEATH OF JAMES H. TAYLOR. James H.

Taylor, who died at his home, 224 Carroll street, yesterday, in the sixty fourth year of his age, had for forty years been in the oil and paint business in Burling slip, Manhattan, and had a large acquaintance among the shipping trade of New York. He was born at Sing Sing. N. and at the age of 14 came to Brooklyn, and forty years ago went into the firm of Skelly in which he became a partner, subsequently starting the Taylor Paint and Iron Company, which succeeded them. Mr.

Taylor was the youngest past master of Long Island Lodge. F. and A. of which he had beea a member for forty years. He had lived in the Sixth Ward all that time, going thera shortly after his marriage to Louisa J.

Gardinier. He is survived by his widow, a daughter, Mrs. W. T. Steele of Manhattan, and a granddaughter, Helen Louise Steele.

The funeral services will be held at his late home to night, at o'clock, the Rev. Dr. E. P. Ingersoll, an old friend and neighbor, officiating.

Mr. Taylor had been an invalid for some months, but had only been confined to the house for three weeks. G. A. ROULLIER REAPPOINTED.

Flushing, L. July 18 After Colonel Robert Gricr Monroe on Wednesday took tho oath of office as Commissioner of Water Supply, Gas and Electricity to succeed J. Hampden Dougherty, resigned, he at onco announced that he had decided to reappoint G. A. Roulller of Flushing as Deputy for Queens Borough.

The appointment is made subject to change later if the Commissioner finds it desirable. It is said that the appointment of Mr. Roullier was brought about by the Citizens' Union of the borough. FIRE ALARM REPAIRED. Flushing, L.

July IS The people of Flushing are happy because their fire alarm system has been repaired and is again in working oredr. The work was completed yesterday. The repairing of the system was done under the direction of J. Elliott Smith, an expert electrician. Both circuits of the alarm were tested and appeared to operate satisfactorily.

Ultimatum Delivered to an As sitant Engineer in the Sewers Department. CLIMAX OF BAD FEELING. Thatcher Simply Says He Does Not Need Mr. Brower's Services Any Tonger. David Brower, an assistant engineer in the Bureau of Sewers, has been asked by Superintendent Thatcher to resign.

The latter served notice on Mr. Brower that if he did not resign before 3 o'clock this afternoon he would be dismissed. There has been trouble between Mr. Brower and Superintendent Thatcher since the first of the year, it is said. Mr.

Thatcher refused to say this morning what the trouble was. When he was asked his reason for demanding Mr. Brower's resignation Mr. Thatcher said that he had no need for Mr. Brower's services.

Mr. Brower has been an asistsant engineer in the Department of City Works and later in the Sewer Department for a number of years. He is recognized as an expert in sewer construction, and during the past four years has had entire charge of all the outside work of the Brooklyn Sewer Department. His salary was $4,000 a year. Mr.

Brower was the principal assistant to Chief Engineer Asserson. He and Mr. As sson, it is said, did not get along very well together, and there have been several disputes between them which had to be settled by the head of the department. Mr. Brower, it is reported, four years ago took umbrage at the fact that Mr.

Asserson was made chief engineer of the local sewer department over his head. Mr. Asserson had been an assistant engineer in the department under Chief Engineer Myers, and when William Brennan was made deputy sewer commissioner this borough the latter promoted him. Mr. Brower, who was also an assistant engineer, was an aspirant for the place, it is said, and took offense at the promotion of Mr.

Asserson. Ho was placated somewhat by being placed In charge of the outside work of the department, in which he has been engaged ever since. Clashes between himself and Mr. Asserson wore frequent, however, it is said, ond one time, according to report, there was an open rupture. A friend of Mr.

Brower's said this morning that Brower is a man of very positive qualities, with a habit of holding tenaciously to his opinions, whether tbey were displeasing to hiB superiors or not. It was said to day that when Mr. Thatcher was made superintendent of the sewer bureau ho expected a promotion. According to a report current this morning there were differences between Mr. Brower and Mr.

Thatcher over the former's work. The attitude of Mr. Brower finally angered Superintendent Thatcher and a week ago the latter made up his mind to get rid of his assistant. He sent for Mr. Brower and told him that he would not need his services after this week.

"I should like you to hand in your resignation," Mr. Thatcher said to Mr. Brower. According to report Mr. Brower flatly refused to resign.

Then Mr. Thatcher said: "Mr. Brower, I'll give you until 3 o'clock next Friday afternoon to resign. If you don't resign then I shall remove you." It was said to day that Mr. Brower's pay will continue until August 1, notwithstanding the fact that he will sever his connection with the sewer department to day.

Thus Mr. Brower will have a vacation of two weeks at the expense of the city. Superintendent Thatcher refused to discuss Mr. Brower's case this morning. "I have let him go because I did not need his services any longer," Mr.

Thatcher said. Superintendent Thatcher was not at his office at 3 o'clock this afternoon, the time when Mr. Brower's resignation was due. At Mr. Brower's office it was said the latter had gone out on business in connection with the department.

LYNCH WANTS HIS SHARE. Women, Whose Car Eare Detectives Paid to Bridgeport, Return Pare to Murray. Detective Thomas F. Murray of the Coney Island station received a letter this morning from two young women who affixed their signatures to the missive and who extended their thanks to him for his kindness in paying their carfare from Coney Island to Bridgeport, Conn. In the letter the detective states, was $4, the sum of the carfare, but Detective Lynch, who contributed half the carfare, says he has not received his $2 yet and he intends to conduct a quiet little investigation and learn, if possible, if the money had been received by Murray.

Murray says he got the letter and the money. The letter was signed by "two girls who got left at Coney Island" and Lynch says he Is also left, as he has not received his two dollars. The two women, the names of whom Murray refuses to divulge, went to Coney Island about a month ago and soon got stranded. One of them said a thief had relieved them of their pocketbooks. They met Murray and Lynch and related their experience to the officers and the latter promptly counted out $4, which sum the girls said would take them to their homes in Barnum town.

Lynch gave up all hope of getting his money back, but Murray assured him that the girls were honest and would send the money. Lynch says he needs the money. BOGHT'S BODY FOUND. The body of Emil Boght, 9 years old, who disappeared from the home of his parents, 505 East Fifty fifth street, Manhattan, was found floating in the Narrows yesterday afternoon at the foot of Seventy first street, Bay Ridge. Several young women were in bathing when they saw the body and Miss Julia Tenpenny of Seventy first street and Narrows avenue brought It ashore.

The police of the Fort Hamilton station were notified and the body was removed to the morgue, where It was identified by Mrs. Boght. The boy probably fell off a pier while at play. HE IS BEGINNING EARLY. A diminutive burglar in the person of 12 year old Nathan Cohen of 185 McKibben street, was arraigned before Magistrate O'Reilly this morning.

The prisoner was charged with a double burglary. The first complainant was Paul Gotscheld, who keeps a sewing machine store at 209 Varet street. He alleged that the child had at various times entered his store and carried away parts of marhines valued at 552. The other charge originated with Joseph Valender, who has a rubber goods store at 207 Varet street, next door. He alleged that the prisoner had stolen 200 pounds of rubber goods from his store.

These goods, he said, were worth $12 and were taken after picking a lock. The boy pleaded not guilty and was held for Special Sessions. YOUNG SOMNAMBULIST FALLS. Joseph Oshker, 14 years old, of 50 Leonard street, has for some time been troubled with walking in his sleep. Last night, at about 2 o'clock, he left his bed and walked to the front window in the third story of the house.

Unconscious of his danger, he balanced himself on the edge of the sill and then stepped forward. He was precipitated to the street, but on his way to the sidewalk he struck an awning in front of the house, which broke his fall. Thefor ce of his falling body was uech that it went right through the awning, leaving a large rent. The boy received a bad scalp wound, which was dressed by a surgeon from St. Catherine's Hospital, and he is now being cared for at his home..