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.7 THE BROOKLYN DAILY EAGLE. NEW YORK. SUNDAY. MARCH 4.1906. MISCELLANEOUS.

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VACUUM CLEANER CO. 130 WEST 18TH STREET NEW YORK iiinrifiriTffitiii $1,666 Judgment of New Jersey Courts Annoys the Very Busy Financier. HE HAS MADE MANY FORTUNES, And Hat Been Prominent in the Courts at Various Times In Jersey City Water Supply Company. Patrick H. Flynn's tribulations In the courts of law were added to yesterdoy by the filing of a petition in involuntary bankruptcy against him in the United States District Court, Manhattan.

The petition does not mean that Mr. Flynn Is a bank rupt. Maybe he still has a goodly sum of the millions of dollars he Is said to have had In his possession at times In the past few years. The petition filed yesterday Is based on the transfer of assets, which Is alleged as an act of bankruptcy. It is not known JuPt what assets were transferred, as alleged by tho plaintiff petitioner.

A claim for $1,666 founded on a Judgment of the Supreme Court of New Jersey Is back of the petition In bankruptcy. Mr. Flynn hat had lots of trouble in the courts of New Jersey as a result of his business activities in that state In connection with the Jersey City Water Company. His financial troubles growing out of the holdup of a contract to furnish Jersey City with water made It necessary for him to borrow money. He was la debt up to his shoulders, according to statements made by his associates, but the same men declared that he had plenty of assets to more than make good.

Not long ago Russell Sage got a judgment for $50,000 against Flynn and his associates In the matter of a note for borrowed money. The petition filed yesterday was put In by John H. Uallugher. The petition gave few details. It gave Flynn's present residence as Livingston Manor, Sullivan County, N.

Y. Flynn has been living In the country for several years and spends very little time in Brooklyn. Few man have bad a stormier career in the courts than Flynn has had. He has been In litigation, olther as defendant or plaintiff, almost constantly for years. His troubles with the Brooklyn Heights Railroad Com pany led to long litigation in the courts here.

He ended the trouble by selling out all his interests in the Nassau and other companies wanted by the Brooklyn weignts for the Brooklyn Rapid Transit system. Flynn was mixed up In the suit against the Hugh McLaughlin estate to recover a big Bum of money claimed by Michael J. Coffey as his Bhare of a railroad deal. Coffey ta one of Flynn's business associates. In the trial of the suit of lsidor Wormser, in 1903, to break tho Metropolitsn-Interur-tan loase, It developed that Flynn got out of tho deal by which the lease was effected.

He organised the Intorurban System and gave its stock and bonds and certain agreements to Kuhn, Loeb and Company as security for a loan of $200,000. Later thl note was taken up by the Metropolitan Securities Company, without Flynn's knowledge, according to his sworn statement. In testifying in the Wormser suit Flynn Bald that his creditors got the $800,000 paid to him out of the Interurban deal. In showing his checkbooks, the Item of $150,000 was found. Flynn was asked what that payment represented.

"Claims against me," he replied. "That Is, claims urged against me. We decided to pay them and regard them as blackmail. One often 1 to do that sort of thing In large enterrj net." ANOTHER STRIKE ON E. D.

BANK. Marble Cutturs at Work on Interior of Williamsburg Savings Institution Go Out. Another strike has put a stop to the Interior work In the new addition of the Williamsburg Savings Bank, at Broadway and Drlggs avenue. This time those striking are the marble cutters, who have been putting the finishing touches to the fine marble work with which the interior of the new addition will be decorated. The marble cutters quit work several days ago, when It was Bald that several non-union laborers were employed about tho building.

So far as could be learned, the marble cutters made no attempt to ascertain the truth of the statement, but simply removed their aprons and walked from the building. This is only one of a series of strikes which has delayed the completion of the new part of the bank building for almost a year. The work should have been completed months ago, but, owing to the trouble among the iron workers, nothing was done to the building tor many months. This was the most serious delay, and Blnne the work was resumed It proceeded rapidly and the bank officials expected it would be ready for occupancy about July. It the present trouble continues.

It is not likely that the structure will be finished much before next fall. In the meantime, the Inotltution Is crowded for space, owing to the great increase of business. It 1b also the Intention of the bank officials to tear out Hie interior of the older Dunning and reaerorate It to conform with the new addition. This means that tho Interior of the bank will undergo a complete change, when all the alterations are com pleted, in addition to this, the bank officials nave given out the contract for a new vault, or safe, which is expected to be one of tho finest In the country. It will he located In that part of building now lined by Cashier Burn as his private room.

He will be provided with sumptuous quarters In another part of tho Institution. The new vault will be provided with the most Improved time locks, and will have a foundation constating entirely of solid blorks of granite and will defy the efforts of the most expert burglars in the country, as It will be positively burglar proof. COMBINATION ABANDONED. An official statement was made yesterday to the effect that the plans for forming a $50,000,000 syndicate to Include about all the principal manufactures of street cars had been abandoned. of Annual Event Proves a Decidedly Enjoyable Affair.

The Brooklyn Law School of St. Lawrence University held It. annual banquet last evening, at the Assembly. Dr. O.

W. Collins, as toastraastcr. was the humorous speaker of the evening. Others on the programme were: Dean W. P.

Richardson. Harrison C. Glore, Dr. C. O.

Dewey. Thomas A. Hill. John L. O'Hara and J.

J. Curton. The officers the association for the coming year are: It. George V. Collins, president; Charley T.

McCarthy, vice president; A. Vincent Rochester, secretary, and Frederick A. Bchrens. treasurer. The committee in charge of last evening's affair was Percy G.

B. Gilkcs, A. Vincent Rochester. George A. Peterson, Lewis D.

Mooney and Samuel Wldner. YOUNG LEONARD ALL RIGHT. No Question About Mr. Calder's Appointee Being a Resident of the District. William Leonard, who won the competitive examination recently held at Manual Training High School by Congressman Cal- dor, for appointment to Annapolis Naval Academy.

Is outte Incensed over a state ment printed In a local paper yesterday which throws doubt around the fact of Mr. Leonard being in good faith a resident of the Sixth Congressional District. Mr. Leonard. In a statement made to un Eagle reporter last night, said that he was born at 36 South Oxford street, on October 26, 1888.

He attended Public Schools 08 and 108, and was graduated from Staunton Military Academy, Staunton, Va after establishing an cnvlnble record. While at Staunton Mr. Leonard won first place in mathematics, and carried off second prtzo In the competitive gun drill. Since leaving Staunton, he has been engaged In business in Manhattan. He has beeu boarding at his present address since January 80, 1905, his boarding mistress being Mrs.

M. A. Smith. Early in February Congressman Calder announced that an examination would be held on February 16 and 17 in the Manual Training High School, for appointment to Annapolis. Out of thirty candidates who appeared for the preliminary physical examination under Mr.

Tate, only sixteen passed, and fourteen of these entered the mental examination on Friday, February 16. Tho examination which young Leonard passed with tho highest percentage for eligibility, was a review of one of the examinations which had been given in the early nineties for appointment to West Point. Tbo examinations at that time were a great deal more difficult than those for appointment to the Naval Academy at present. Young Mr. Leonard's father Is a drummer and is now on the road.

His mother lives at Mrs. Smith's boarding house, 262 Sixth avenue, this borough. BROOKLYN MEN SEE PRESIDENT. Protest Against the Repeal Bankruptcy Law. of the (Special to the Eagle.) Washington, March 3 Two Brooklyn business men are here for the purpose of protesting against the repeal of the bank ruptcy act.

They are William J. Pender gast. representing the Credit Men's Asso ciation, and M. E. Banning, representing the firm nf Converse.

Stanton Co. Thev atineared before the House Commit tee on the Judiciary when Mr. Pendergast made a sncech in which he urged the adop tinn nf certain amendments to me oauii- ruptcy law that will greatly improve It by removing features mat nave givm no fraud and iniustlce. Later the two Brooklyn men, together with several of their associates, called on he Prftntdont- The latter stated that he is opposed to the repeal of the bankruptcy act on rround that this wouia De a Dacawaru step. He thought It mlgnt De.

improved won tain amendments. NAVAL OFFICER REBUKED. Must Not Use Official Titles to Boom Business Enterprises. Eagle Bureau, DOS Fourteenth street. Washington.

March 3 Officers of the Navy nnt their official titles to boom Industrial enterprises. This Is the rule laid down by Secretary Bonaparte In calling fu-u Vn.inepp Franklin C. Prlndle retired, because a mining company of wmen the officer Is the presioeni oeara hid of the "Admiral Prlndle Mining Company. Prlndle was on duty at the Brooklyn Navy v.ed hofnm ha retired some years ago, anu 1. well known there.

Official complain had been made by a naval officer against Civil Engineer Prlndle, whose conduct was doaerlhed as "reDre henslble" In permitting the uso of the word "admiral" In exploiting a commercial enterprise. The recommenda tlon was made by the Bureau of Navigation that Civil Engineer Prlndle be repri manded by tbn Secretary of the Navy, bu int.d nf this action that officer was in vlted to explain his connection with the com nntiv and hi. resnonslbillty for Its title. The renlv alleaed that the name of the enncern had been chosen before Civil En alneor Prlndle waB made Its president, tha he had nothing to do with and knew nothing of the title at that time, and that later he omnhatlcallv nroteeted against the uo of tho word "admiral." He further stated that he had no rower to change the title of th comnanv. Incidentally.

Civil Engineer Prln die remarked that it mignt nave Been wen to have heard his side of the story before there was a recommendation In favor of departmental reprimand of him. The Navy Department has now advise Civil Engineer Prlndle that the title of th company must be changed, It being held that It Is Improper for a naval officer, whether on the active or retired Hat, to employ a naval title In a commercial terra, whether II is for the purpose of Impress Ing people or Is merely a name without the Intention of business effect. PRESIDENT SENDS HIS PICTURE Theodora Roosevelt Foster Is Youngest of Fifteen Chil-dren. (Special to the Eagle.) Washington, March 3 President Roosevelt has so many namesakes that he cannot rec ognlze many of them. In fact, he made rule some time ego not to send his photo graph to any of the young "Theodore Roose volts" whose proud parents called his atten tlon to their existence.

However, he broke his usual rule and had Secretary Loeb to iIav nd hi. dictograph and a personal let tor to Theodore Roosevelt Foster, who lives on a farm near Hanoi, Theodore Koosevelt Foster ts IH years old and enjoys the distinction ol being th vounsest of twelve sons. The baby who I after years will proudly exhibit the Presl dent's Bicture. also has three sisters, si that In reality be Is the youngest of fifteen children. The heads of this remarkable fsmlly are Charles and Murv foster, whose history wai given to the President this morning by Laura A.

Haslet, a wealthy lady of Hasle Mlrh. Rhe was accompanied by Represents live Hsmufl W. Smith, who Introduced her to Ihe President. The Foster family lives oa oao of Mrs. Haslet terms.

home tlm ago she had Mrs. Foster, with th fifteen young Pouters, arrange themselve In front of a photographer's camera, and ah was able to-day to show the President 1 Hue representation of Ihe happy family, In I cludlug TlH'O'Juro lluuKOVcli Foster. SPECIAL SALE OF Artistic Leather Goods Silk Opera Bags and Beaded Hand Bags. Owing to lack of space we wish to clofe) out our entire line of Imported and Do mestic Leather Coods, fcilU Opera Bags, lteaditl Hand Bass, and offer them at half price. The Stock is comprised of Fitted Traveling Photograph Frames, portfolios.

Writing Sets, Calendars, Cigar Cases, Cigarette Cases, Address Books nnd BaR. I'oiivellionks, Purses, Card Cases, Chatelaine Bags, Hand Burs, Jewel Cases, Prescription Books, Many of which are exclusive In design. WM. WISE SON, FLATBUSH AVE. AND FULTON ST.

DR. DARLINGTON ON SMOKE. Commissioner Says Board of Health Committee Has Solved Problem of Controlling a Nuisance. "It is undoubtedly true that if the great powers of the Board of Health were enforced, every fire in New York City could bo quenched." ssld Commissioner Darltng-ton, yes-terday, "and then there would be no smoke, but law and Justice seem to mo to demand some ordinance that can be enforced without injustice. The Health Department Is trying to find such an ordinance.

The object of the law la to secure compliance with It without hardship to the cltl-ens. The best administration of the law Is to secure compliance without having to enforce it by nrres-t. "Tbe advisory committee of the Board of Health, of which Dr. Joseph D. Bryant is a member, have beon working for months to reach a satisfactory solution of the problem.

I nm glad to say that I believe (hey have succeeded. Their report will be presented to the Board of Health at next Wednesday's meeting. "I personally notified the Interoorougn and Edison companies that they would have to do something to lessen tbe smoke, and took the Interborough Company Into the Special Ses-slons Court, where the fact developed that Ihoy were experimenting with smolto-consumlng appliances, and that if a regulntlon should stop their use of soft coal entirely It would mean a practical stopping of tho transit nnd lighting facilities of th city. In this they aro sustained by tho opinion of our own expert. Professor ChnrlCB Lucke of Columbia College.

"The greater part of the smoke nuisance la created by means' of tugs and steamboats upon the river, which send ctouda of smoke Homing over the city. It was only at a very recent date that we obtained a decision showing that wo would be nble to reguloto this nuisance, as the waters surrounding New York aro under tho control of the Federal government. We do not consider the siinpivsalon of 1R7 nuisances a lack of succor. Tluit was the department's record for ln' vear." OVER LONG ISLAND ROAD. Nearby Section and Sunnyside and Bay Hidge Terminals Visited by Citizens.

About one hundred and twenty-five members of the Brooklyn League yesterday afternoon visited Jamaica, Bay Ridge, Long Island City and tho Sunnyside yards of tho Long Island Railroad, as the guests of tbe Long Island Railroad Company. They went from the Flatbush avenue station In private cars, at 2 o'clock, visiting first the Bay Hidge terminus of the Intended connecting railway, and then to Long Island City by the old Manhattan Beach route, coming back; over the Ijong Inland Road through Olen- dale, where the New York Connecting Road to Port Morrla and New England Is to branch. The day was an unpleasant one for outdoor observation, but the visitors bsw enough of tbe Sunnyside yards and freight stations at Bay Ridge to appreciate their advantages to the borough as an entry for freight from the West and South by the way of boat from Oreenvllle, N. J. They were also pleased with the New York Connecting Road as a proposition.

The different point of Interest along Ihe route re clearly explained by C. L. Addison, assistant to President Peters, and J. R. Savage, chief engineer of the Long Island sysiem; L.

V. Morrla, engineer of the UVy Klilge improvement; L. P. Coleman, spe cial agent of the freight department, and L. Langnon, trnmc manager of the Long Island Railroad.

Maps of the various Improvements of the Long Island system were distributed among tho members of the league and will doubtless be carefully studied. Among those in the party were the fol- lowing: I'lck H. lUmfluy. Ahncr fl. Haialit.

John B. CivlKlmm. Hi to K. NrlSMn, H. Kvans, Thomas licwiH, 0.

htiinloti. T. llowanl, William I. Jiim'-n II. A.

('. irft' V. llaon. Hnrr. A M.

Puweia, Hilnn. A. H. H.ilahl. William lUxnn.

I 11. 1'hllllns. Joeei'll H. M. L.

Miner, y. (. I'mvil''- II. II. rri'lKiii'ii.

)r. J. A. Ilrmian HelriiiiK. Stephen Ramlall.

Henry L. yulok. Hfilph IieliilnK'-r. DhvM Michel, tieneral II, C. Kin.

L. Oraer Jnme Me.Mth'tn. Joseph T. SIi Mnhon, Iaae H. Petpr Kou- weohoven, K.

It, Tart. W. W. earner. K.

H. Henry Mr. Robert W. svharr. Arthur i Stone, Holi.rt II.

kell. I'hurles (. II. s. Kr.izee, Samuel J.

Krnhlum. W. I. i' Field. W.

Chllil. Herbert Oullck, Jacob ('. Kllnek. Howard Hall. Krne.t l.ycn, I.

Kullman, (J. T. (iariieey. It. M.

Wtulcumb, Herbert U'ilrlen Jainc V. Ivlna. HERE'S A NICE TANGLE. Hunters Point Police In a Quandary Over an Arrest Can't Hid Themselves of Prisoner. The police of the Hunters Point precinct have a prisoner on their hands that they cannot get rid of.

The precinct was recently extended by Police Commissioner Bingham so that it taken In all of the Newtown Creek Bridge. Tho bridge extends to Manhattan avenue and Ash street, Grecn-polnt, and yesterday Patrolman Campbell, on duty at the (Ireenpolnt end of tho bridge, was culled upon to arrest a young man who was flourishing a revolver. The prisoner described himself as Robert Mar-cantino, IK years old, residing at 479 Graham avenue. Brooklyn. When arraigned In the Long Island City police court Magistrate Connorton refused to consider the case, as the arrest was made In Kings Comiiy.

The policeman cannot go to Brooklyn with the prisoner without a special order from Commissioner Blnaham. and In the meantime the prisoner Is being deprived of his rights under the law, as It states very plainly he must bo arraigned before the nearest magistrate. SCHOONER DESERTED AT SEA. The waterlcgged and abandoned schooner" John R. Ilergcn of New London, was p.i e( by the steamer Parma, which arrived hero yesterday from the West Indies.

Three miles away from Ihe schooner floated most of he- carao of lumber, wh eh had been, washed overhoard by the waves, but tiad not yiM been miMcred. Some of the schooner's sails were h'III set. causing her to maks progress, but Ibis course was very eccentric, since tbe rudder had been lost. Apparently the vcn.il had Lccn dcucrtcd but oho; I -Vs. THE CONGREGATIONALISM Celebrates Its Ninetieth Anniversary.

The Congregatlonallst and Christian World (Boston! celebrated its ninetieth anniversary with Its Issue of March 3. It is a triumph enterprise, neatness and artistic taste. Is well filled with the portraits of the men past and present Identified with the work of production. As a souvenir, containing the faithful likenesses of men whose names and works are held dear by Congre-gationallsts this special Issue is worthy of preservation. There are also contributions a great variety of topics, from the pens such writers as Dr.

Frank A. Gunsaulus, Professor Henry S. Nash, D.D.; James R. Day, D.D.; Professor William N. Clarke, D.D.; the Rev.

Charles E. Jefferson, D.D.; the Rev. George A. Gordon, D.D., and others, all lnstruotive and spirited. It must be a gratifying demonstration to the readers.

Ordinarily the Congregatlonallst Is a well edited and interesting religious weekly paper and this anniversary celebration is an excellent tribute to all concerned as editors. printers, contributors and readers generally. MEDAL FOR HUMANE DRIVER. Richard ItcGill Is Adjudged the Winner of the Ida Sheehan Prize for 1906. The Miss Ida Sheehan Humane Medal, awarded annually to drivers of Brooklyn and Manhattan by Mies Shehan, haa this year been presented to Richard McQill, of 106 Fourteenth street, for the past eighteen years a driver for Powell Titus, coal dealers.

The medal was presented to McOill last evening by Miss Sheehan, at her home, 214 Park place, in a brief but appropriate speech. McGill responded with a short speech of thanks, after which there were some recitations and music. Mrs. Nellie Munson Holman recited an original sketch, "The Horse's Point of View," and Miss Sheehan read Senator Vose's "Tribute to the Dog" and portions of "Black Beauty." Light refreshments were then served. The medal was first awarded, last year, to Martin J.

Corcoran, of 680 Vanderbllt avenue, a driver for a downtown department store. Its object Is to encourage kindness on the part of the men whose lot it is to have the care of four-footed animals. The medal is of pure gold and is valued at $88. It is to be awarded annually, Miss Sheehan, the donor, determining it's possessor through personal observation. On the croaa-bar the medal was engraved with the word "Humanity." On one side it contained the "Awarded to Richard MQlll.

March 3, 1806," and on the reverse, "Judged to be one of the most humane Drivers in Brooklyn, N. C. B. STEELE IN BOSTON. Son, in Flushing, Says His Father Will Return To-morrow and Face Els Accusers.

Nelson Steele, son of Charles B. Steele, of Flushing, a warrant for whose arrest on a charge of practicing law without a license has been issued, told an Eagle reporter yesterday afternoon that his fatber Is now In Boston, whither he has gone on business, and will be home on Monday to answer the charge made against him. The son says his father left home before he' had any knowledge that a warrant had been issued. Young Steele learned of It on Friday night and at once Informed his father, who replied saying he would be home on Monday. Tho son says his father never attempted to practlc law In New York State.

He Is a patent lawyer and practically all his business Is In Washington. Young Steele says he put his father's namcplato at the door at 52 Broadway. He did eo of his own volition, he says, and his father told him to have it removed. The sonflatly denies that detectives bad been watching the Flushing house, and the reporter subsequently verified the statement. YOUTHS HELD AS BURGLARS.

John Haggerty, aged 18 years, and Frank Healey, aged 19 years, were arrested, last night, by Policeman Archer, of tho Adams street station, charged with burglary. They were caught, it is charged. In the act of entering the unoccupied house at 77 Fleet street, which is owned by the Dime Savings Rank. The boys say they meant no harm, but there is a suspicion that they were after lead pipe. Haggerty lives on Nassau street, and Healey on Dean street.

SERGEANT A. 7. MC AULEY DIES. Sorgeant Edward J. MrAuley of the Church Btreet police station, Manhattan, died yesterday, In Bellevue Hospital, of cancer of the stomach.

He leaven a widow and one child, a girl. Mary. 14 years old. He was 45 years old. For years ho lived mainly on coffee and crullers and rolls, having them for breakfast, dinner and supper.

He is said to have left $50,000. Neighbors of President Roosevelt Want Road to His Home Bettered. SUMMER PEOPLE WILL HELP. W. Emelen Koosevelt Is Improving His Property on the Shores Injunction Hestraining Work Refused.

(Special to the Eagle.) Oyster Bay. March 3 The Board of Trade has taken up with Supervisor Jones the question of improving the road at the cove leadiug to Sagamore Hill, the home of President Roosevelt. The summer residents along the route have volunteered to aid the project financially. The drive from Oyster Bay village to Sagamore Hill Is one of the most picturesque in the town, and, as hundreds of persons, In cluding some of the most prominent In tho country, travel this thoroughfare during the summer months, the citizens generally believe that the road should be widened and put in first class condition. W.

Bmlen Roosevelt, a cousin of the Pres ident, is making striking improvements in front of his property along the shore front, the temporary injunction against him by the town board having been vacated by the courts and a permanent Injunction refused. The opinion now prevails that Mr. Roosevelt should be encouraned rather than hindered in his laudablo efforts. The Board of Trade haa passed a resolution commendlug his work, and the members at a recent meeting signed unanimously his letter to the town board outlining the Improvement lo be carried out by him which will convert a mosquito marsh Into a beautiful, heallhy spot. It Is proposed to widen the road from near the old Youngs place to tho foot of Sagamore Hill.

At present there Is room enough only for two teams to pass. During tho summer, when President Roosevelt is at Sagamore Hill, the road Is dally lined with carriages and automobiles. The improvements conttmplnted will not only relieve tho congestion of vehicles, but will make attractive the entire driveway. At certain points the bend in tho road will be stralRht-ened, and visitors to Sagamoro Hill next season will be agreeably surprised at the groat changes made, all to bo in keeping with the importance of the "summer capital of tho nation." The citizens, through the bonrd of trade, are entering heartily Into the project and they are having the hourly co-operation of Supervisor Jones, so far as it lies in his power to encouragn and aid tho improvement. The drive along the water front lo the President's house is ono of the finest in the country and tho road only needs developing and filling In to mnko It a model thoroughfare.

TO BE PRESIDENT'S NEIGHBOR. Edward F. Whitney, of Manhattan, Buys Fine Benedict Property at Oyster Bay, Near So re (Special to n.u lCagle.) Oyster Hay, L. March 3 It was an nounced this afternoon that the Benedict country seat, at Cove Neck, near President Roosevelt's home, has been purchased by Edward F. Whitney, a wealthy New York banker and a relative of the late Socretary William C.

Whitney. Tho property consists of eight acres, with a fine shore front, al most directly opposite the Scawanhnka-Cor- Inthlen Yacht Club bouse on Center Island. It is estimated to. bo worth $70,000. The mansion was erected by Frederick C.

Benedict, who was killed In an automobile accident hc-foro the house was fully completed. He was a son or tho well-known banker, E. C. Honedlct, ex-President Cleveland's Intimate friend. After the death of the Junior Benedict a legal battle was fought ovnr the estate by the elder Benedict and the widow, who was Miss Virginia L.

Coudert, but the matter was finally Bottled to the satisfaction of all concerned. Mra. Benedict, It la said, sold her dower right In the property to the party from whom It was purchased by Mr. Whitney. Mr.

Whitney, who hns leased Mrs. Tollman's count! sent In this plnce, will, It is understood, complete the mansion at considerable expense end also erect fine stables on the premises. There is no show plnce In all Ihe east end summer colony so conspicuous from the as the Benedict mansion, and it la only a short distance from Sagamore Hill. QUEENS REPUBLICANS HOPEFUL Hope to Take Advantage of Breach in the Democratic P.nnks and Elect a Ticket. The Republicans In Long Island City are already speculating upon their ehnnces of success In tho fall campaign.

The offices of sheriff and county clerk are to be filled, beside that of atato senator. The organization realizes that It Is not strong enough to win alone, and It Is expected that tho fight between Cassldy and Bermcl will result In advantage to the Republicans. Five years ago they elected James Ingram county clerk and Joseph H. DcBragga sheriff, with the aid of the Cassldy faction of the Democracy. At that time Cassldy was fighting the regular Democratic organization, and he threw enough sirenRih to the Republican ticket to bring it victory.

There are those Republicans who believe that next fall will see an alliance between Cassldy and the Republicans, If Bermel wins the Democratic organization awny from the former borough president. NOT FURNISHED WITH HOB.NS. Fine for Not Having Fog Trumpet Aboard Craft Is $250. Twenly-fivo masters of craft plying about about tho Sound will have to pay penalties to tbe United States government because they hnvo violated the marine laws. The greater part of this number have been served with notice by officers of the Revenue Service that because they failed to have aboard their vessels fog horns, fur use during foggy weather, they will have to pay a penalty of $JO0 each.

Complaints filed apilnst other masters were for their (allure lo have the name of their vessels painted on the bow. The penally for the latter offense is the same as for falling to provide vessels with fog horns. The roundup was ma'le yesterday along the Hound by the Revenue Cutter Service. The day being very fogy, the crafts which were wlihoul their horns were easily de tectcd. BIO COMPANIES INCORPORATED, Albany, N.

March 3 The following stock companies were Incorporated to-day The Filter Company of America, of New York Cliy; capital. and directors D. A. Arnold, I. I).

Einstein and E. J. Morgan, nf New York City. I'nlon Can Company, of Rome; capital $1011.11110, and directum, p. ti, (i Bailey rml C.

(irnham. of Roinc. Wnodnloek Hotel Ciimpauv. nf New York Cttv: eapltal, I on. win, and directors, p.

t'lemenl, of Rutland, and W. V. Vail aucttc. of Nuw liar.lt W'Z. Insult Saloon Keeper Because There Was Only $7 in Cash Register.

SECOND VISIT IN SIX MONTHS. And Schweickert's Place Is Eight Under Captain O'Reilly's Nose. Police Very Busy. Theodore Schwclckcrt, proprietor of a hotel at Broadway and Linden streets, pays It's bad enough to be robbed, but the limit Is reached when the burglars, after getting safely away with their booty, send their victim a letter upbraiding him for not having more money in the cash register at the time of their visit. Four times within six months has been robbed and twice he has heard from the thieves by mail.

A week ago, as the Eagle told, burglars Jimmied a side window, entered the cafe, and, breaking open the cash register, took out the $7 which had been left there as change for the early morning. The robbery was promptly reported to the Ralph avenue station and Captain O'Reilly started his men on a hustle for tho robbers, as only a few weeks before the place had been robbed the same manner and apparently by ihe same burglar or burglars. Nobody has as yet been arrested for the act, but to "Teddy," as Schwelckert ts familiarly called by frequenters of his place, has come a letter. It was regularly sealed and posted In the Eastern District. It was worded in good English, but written In a scrawling hand.

In substance It reads: "This cornea from tho chaps who get next to your cash register and we want to tell you that yon are a cheap sport, because you left only $7 In the machine. We took that. but expected more, because wo know the business you do." When the hotel man's friends heard about the letter they were inclined to make light or toe matter, but since they have heard ne run particulars have decided It no laughing matter. The robbery was commit ed In the early hours of the morning and only a block from the station house. A Jimmy was used to break the catch of window on tho Linden street side of the building.

It is believed that ono man en tered while another remained on guard. Lost tall a visit was made by robbers In the Barae manner but by way of another window and less than four feet from that forced a week ago. At that time the caRh register was smashed and $10 taken out. The telephone box was also opened and a small amount stolen, while several boxes of choice cigars were carried awny by the unwelcome visitors. On Washington's Birthday somebody stole a wooden stein from the show window of tho cafe.

The stein was much prized by the owner. Tho following day a large packing box was delivered at tho hotel by express and $2 charges collected. When the box was opened "Teddy" found that It coulainod the stein which had been stolen. That night ho got a letter which read In part as follows: We sent this cup by express ond wish to say In return that If you do not attend to business carefully we will come up Bomo other night. If you don come off your perch we shell call on you some dark night and kidnap you.

Inclosed please find bill for express In return for goods." This wss signed "the committee." Schwelckert says he Is positive that tho same person or persons who stole the stein were not implicated In tho burglaries when Jimmies were used. ne rcmarKB, nowever, tnat be Is In no moon for practical Joking Just now and that sooner or later somebody Is going to get Into sorlous trouble. He has bought a brace of new revolvers of large caliber and be will bR up a few nights to got a chance to use them. A person who steals a stein and sends It back by express may be a practical Joker, eaia Mr. scnwelckert, last night, "but It Is no Joker who Jimmies his way Into your place or ousiness in tne early hours of tho morn Ing.

Two visits of this sort are quite enough tor me. Likely as not the thief will come aealn and If he's bold enough to write mo a let ter he might be bold enough to enter my living apartments next time. Well, a hot time awaits blm, that's all." HOTEL MAN ASSAULTED. Patchogue Boniface Attacked In His Place of Business Causes Patron's Arrest. (Special to the Eagle.) Patchoguo.

L. 1., March 3 Anton Porh-man, proprietor of a hotel on Mcdford avenue, his head and face swathed In bandages appeared before Justlco Loses to-day, charging Warren Terrell with assault and battery. Pochman told a pitiful Bfory of how he came to be battered up. Ho said Terrell vialted his placo last night, and a the hours progressed a general row that was started became worse. Mrs.

Pochman became mixed In the melee and charged her husband wlih destroying their hotel license, although she claims she was not around when the alleged assault on Bar husband took place. Pochman says he does not know bow he escaped with his life, and that ho crawled on his hands and knees In the darkness through the woods until out of sight of his place. In search of an officer, and that hu finally found Deputy Sheriff Frank Norton Joseph T. iMtee represented the dlslrlct attorney In court. An adjournment was taken until Monday to give Terrell time to obtain counsel.

PLEADED ffiR HER MOTHER. Little Daughter Begged Court Not to Punish Mrs. Elizabeth Sharp, Accused of Drunkenness. Mrs. Elizabeth Sharp was charged with being an habitual drunkard, in the Gatoa avenue court yesterday.

She had been arrested on a warrant by Court Officer Edward P. fiheedy. In her neglected basement homo at 1607 Atlantic avenue. Her husband, Rob ert, a sober, hard working man. with their 13-year old daughter, May, appeared against the unfortunnte wife and mother.

Robert said he gave his wife all tbe money he earned, and she had for sovera mnnihe spent it for drink. Ills wife said this was not true and that she was a vlcitlm of pcr.iecntlcn. Magistrate Furlong said the girl could be depended upon to tell the truth and both parents agreed with the court. "Does your mother drink?" asked the court. "Yes, sir," replied the child swallowing hard.

"Fatber gives mother hlB sslary on Wednesday and she Is drunk Thursday, Frl day and faturday. Then the money Is si scent and she csnnot get the liquor." "And who cares for the house when your mother Is In her cups?" "I do. sir." "Do you go to Hunday school?" "I did, before mother took to drink, bu I cannot now." said the child, glinting a her torn aod tolled frock "Two hundred dollars ball for exainina tlon on Tuesday," said the court. "Oh, pW-ase don't send her awny; she's my mother; my mother!" cried the rhlld, who had told the truth, unconscious of what might be the conseqitenees, as Mrs. Sharp wni hd away to ihe pen.

Mrs. Tlelgen placed her arm around th girl while her eyes grew moist 'Twas an old story, but nuue tho less sad. I OF CITY'S LI SHOWS SAVING OF $779,737 Direct Result of Recent Public Agitation, Says Engineer C. F. Lacombe.

MAKES COMPARISON OF BIDS. Street and Public Building Lights in All Boroughs Cost Less in 1908 Than in 1903. The first official statement of the saving that the city will make on Us lighting contract, as a direct result of the recent aglta- tion, was made to Water Commissioner Klli-'son, yesterday, by Engineer C. F. Lacombe, who la In charge of all matters relating to light and power for the department.

Mr. Lacombe handed a report to Commissioner Ellison In which it Is pointed out that the difference between the bids for lighting the streets and public buildings for 1903 and 1906 is $779,797.48. Some of the figures in the schedule are estimated, but In a majority of cases the amounts are accurate and the estimates have been very carefully prepared, so the aggregate Is substantially correct. The report is as follows: "In order to show In condensed form the saving to the City of New York by tho reduced prices recently received under the bids opened February 1, and the lighting laws of 1905, I would submit the statement given below. This statement Bhows the cost of the street lights existing January 1, 1906, under the prices recently obtained, and also Shows the cost of these lights under the prices which ruled during the year 1903, when the movement for lower prices was begun.

A few of these amounts hud to bo estimated, on account of the fact that no bids were received on February 1 on that particular kind of lighting. The cost of public building lighting is estimated, but It Is estimated carefully, providing for the Inevi- tnHla tnnai- tn nlthlie hllllHIns- llffhtlllfi' from year to year COST OF STREET LIGHTING. Borough of Manhattan. At prices or- 1900. Electrto JWl.S25.ro isr.s.sso.on 371,1711.0.8 24,353.04 Gas 48H.937.S3 Naphtha 26.714.00 Sl.00-.977.33 Borough of the Bronx.

J29J. .91.00 1S2.594.HO (1.4SS00 1741,162.12 3237.770.00 ltV.SC4.28 38, 021.78 Electrics Oa Naphtha Total 3517,841.00 Borough of Brooklyn. Electric I5w.i84.jn ant 398.435.(10 Naphtha 14.871.00 3401. 156. 04 M5M47.M 357.884.81) 13.511.

14 Total Borough of Queen. 3S31.053.74 tl. 820.28 20.381.98 Electrle 3JS7.38.1oo Qu 91.770.IW Naphtha 20.904.00 Total 3400.O97.oo Borough of Richmond. EltctrlO S103.82o.00 3297.7SI.74 tiU.079.M 33,420,236.64 Total 3163. Total, all boroushs 83,100.034.12 F.STIMATKD POST OF PCRUC BUILDING UOHTIXO FOR IMS.

Manhattan and 000.00 335O.O09.O0 Brooklyn Querns Richmond Total 172.wo.no 28.000 00 8.000.00 3648.000.00 1RO.oiki.ihi 18.000.00 6,000.00 85S4.0OO.O9 420. 236. 84 (34.000.00 32,954,236.64 Total street lighting 33.100,034.12 Total public building lighting 634,000.00 Total ,.83,734,034.12 No ga bids received: rub figured at lepal rates. No gfin bids or lantern blip received: flKUrerl on legal rate for gna and Brooklyn and Queens (Third hid for lanterns. The difference In cost of lighting, earn number of etreet lllit a In 190fl, and same consumption In public building as In 1905.

over 1908. at the prices Md for each year. 3779.797.48. "While this is. of course, an approximate statement, showing a comparison between periods relatively far apart, at the same time It is of value in pointing out the benefit to the City of New York of the agitation of this matter during the past three years." NEW DEMURRERS FILED.

Thomas W. Lawson, Albert C. and Charles D. Burrage Answer Bill of Equity in Copper Suit. Boston, March 3 Thomas W.

Lawgon. Albert C. and Charles D. Burrage. all of this city.

Hied new demurrers to-day with Judge Henry K. Braley, of the Slate Supreme Court against the bill of equity brought against tbem by the Copper Range Consolidated Company and Paine, Webber also of this city. The suit brought against LawBon and the flurragea Is to recover damages for their alleged wrongful participation in the sala of 70,000 Bhares of the stock of Copper Range Consolidated Company, and Albert C. Burrage'e agreement with the plaintiffs that the shnres should not be sold without Pntne, Webber A consent. A previous demurrer filed by Lawson and his co-defendants was found unsatisfactory by Judge Braley, and the new bill filed to-day was amended In accordance with Judge Braley'B recommendation.

In It the three defendants claim no ground for equitable relief is shown br the plaintiffs. The demurrers will be considered later. EXPLOSION IN GAS BUILDING There was an explosion at 6:23 o'clock! last evening In the building of tho Brook- lyn Union Gas Company, at 180 Remsen Btreet. The engines were called out and there was no end of fuss. The excitement 1 and the noise were due to the Ignition of enmo ens which had leaked out In one of the exhibition conk stoves which are to he seen on the second floor, rear, of the building.

There was no fire to speak of and tho gai people vould have it Dial the occurrence was not due to anything the matter with the ras or the contrlvnnce for Increasing gas bills and reducing the demand for coal. 1 TAKEN SICK IN TBtETUNNEL. Christian Paulson, aged 38 years, of 201 Covert street, wss taken sick with the caisson disease, while working In the depths of the tunnel, at tho foot of Jorala-rson Mtreet lute yesterday afternoon. Ho was taken In an ambulance to the Loug Island College Hospital, I It of It on of i I PrtH)ate 'Branch Rjcchange Telephone service! Is the nppllciillon of the Ronornl exrlinnu system to Individual needs Mini conditions. It Is 11 uiiiilnture Telephone On-trnl Oltlcp under your own supervision.

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