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THE BROOKLYN DAILY EAGLE. NEW YORK. MONDAY. DECEMBER 21. 1903.

JAPAN REPLIES TO CZAR, NIT IN ULTIMATUM FORM W. E. ROOSEVELT'S DOCK A GONE OF COHOfi PARKER NEEDN'T SPEM, HE'S II LOYAL DEMOCRAT 11 ITIIIII I 1 graduate of Boys High School In Brooklyn, and after graduation was employed by one of the large Insurance companies in Manhattan. Not satisfied with his position and taking a strong liking to the advertising business he made a study of the art of advertising construction and designing. Over a year ago he applied to the Brooklyn Eagle for a position as a special designer of advertisements.

There was at that time no such position on the Eagle, but samples of his work which he submitted were of such high character that the Eagle immediately saw great possibilities in his work. He was ngaged for and did splendid work on the Eagle for nearly a year, or until he became too ill to attend to business. The cause of death was consumption. Ellen H. Skelton.

Mrs. Ellen H. Skelton, funeral services for whom will be held this evening at 8 o'clock, at her late residence, at 821 Quincy street, was well known in church and fraternal circles in the upper Eastern District, where she had resided for more than forty years. She died on Saturday, after an illness extending over a period of fourteen years. She was born In New York City July 21, 1844.

Her husband. Alonzo Skelton, a former police officer: a daughter and three sons survive Mrs. Skelton. She was a member of the Clinton Avenue Congregational Church, tho Wives and Daughters of War Veterans of the Fourteenth Regiment and Bartholdl Lodge, Knights nnd Ladies of the Golden Star. The Rev.

Samuel W. King, pastor of the Wllloughby Avenue Congregational Church, and the Rev. Dr. Longmore will conduct the services. The Interment will be In Cypress Hills Cemetery.

Frederic Rene Coudert. Frederic Rene Coudert. the eminent lawyer ot Manhattan, died at Washington yesterday li acceptable Christmas gift would be a pair of Regal Shoes. The Regal Gift Certificate eliminates all the uncertainty that generally asserts itself in making a present of this kind, as to style, leather, size and width. The Certificate makes a convenient gift, both to the one who gives and to the one who receives it goes by mail for a 2-cent stamp.

The recipient picks out his own present and everyone is pleased. The holder of one of the Gift Certificates is entitled to a fitting to a pair of shoes in any one of the 60 Regal Stores, or in the Regal Mail Order Department, at his or -her pleasure. The Certificate is redeemable at any time, and will secure any style we are making. In giving a Regal Certificate, you are making a present of the best pair of Regal Shoes in the store, according to the taste of the one who is fortunate enough to receive it. The certificate, of course, is the same price as Regal Shoes $3.50.

Your friends will appreciate a pair of Regal Shoes as a gift, because unquestionably they are the most satisfactory shoes in the world most satisfactory in appearance, in comfort, and in durability. It takes those four qualities to make really satisfactory shoes. Regals are made in 147 good styles and each style in 144 fittings. The styles are all modeled on the designs of the world's most exclusive and expensive bootmakers. Regal Shoes fit you don't have to break them ia" A man can walk right out on the street with them and go about his business.

Regal Shoes wear, because they are made as good as it is possible to make them, with the best leather and by the best workmen in the world. And the price is $3.50 because that is enough for the best shoes. 5' m7W4 t'st STORES. NEW YORK CITY. 43 Cortlandt St.

115 Nasiau bet. Ann and Beekmaa 2fll Broadway, cor. Reade St. 785 cor. 10th St.

1211 iMt. Wth and Hh Sts. 1341 opp. Herald Bulldinc. 607 Eighth Av, bet.

35 lb and 36th StS. 125th St. cor. 7th Av. 2280 Third Av, S.

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cor. 21st St- STORES. THE UOE TOAT IFOVIii OO ItEGAL STORES 20 OF THEM IN THE METROPOLITAN DISTRICT. I MEN'S BROOKLYN. 867 Fulton St, opp.

MontHgue St. IU Broadway, imar Bedford Av. tout Broadway, bet. Dltmars St. Wlllougliby Av.

466 Fifth Av. JERSEY CITY. 64 Newark Av. NEWARK. N.

J. Ml Broad' St, opp. Central R. fi N. J.

WOMEN'S 163 West St. S3 Broadway, cor, loth St, NEW YORK WAIVES A. Tuthill Reeve, Arraigned Today on Murder Charge, Would Not Speak. HELD FOR GRAND JURY'S ACTION. Examination of Letters Found in Aque-bogue House Seems to Indicate That Reeve Is Insane.

(Special to the Eagle.) Rlverhead, L. December 21 At the continuation ot the Inquest In the murder of Warden William H. Rafford by A. Tuthill Reeve befoie Coroner Frank It. Peterson this morning Reeve waived examination.

A big crowd ot people was present. Coroner Peterson met District Attorney Smith at the arrival of the 11 o'clock train and the Inquest Immediately convened In the court room. Reeve was brought in from the jail by Un der Sheriff Platt and David Madden, turnkey. He was dressed better than on the day he wis captured and looked cleaner and more rested. Juil life eeems to be agreeing with him.

Taking his seat behind the rail District At torney Smith asked: "Are you ready to proceed with the examination, Mr. Ileeve, or dq you waive examination?" Reeve refused to talk. A half dozen ques tions were asked, but he would not speak. Finally he motioned for a piece of paper and District Attorney Smith told him be might write what he wished to do regarding the examination. Reeve simply wrote the word "Waive" on the sheet and handed it to Mr.

Smith. So you want to waive examination?" Reeve nodded bis head yes. "That settles it." said Mr Smith. "Take him back to his cell. He said he waated no counsel About twenty witnesses had been subps- naed for the hearing.

They were all al lowed to go. Drs. Benjamin and Young both said they believed the man Insane. Dr. Peterson made the formal certificate, charging him with the murder Warden Rafford, stating that he waived examination and holding him tor the Grand Jury, which sits next March.

Before the hearing began, District Attor ney Smith, Drs. Benjamin nnd Y'oung and Coronor Peterson held a conference in the District Attorney's room regarding the man's sanity. Several letters found la Reeve's house were examined. These had evidently been written to send out, but for some reason were unmallod. Among these was an envelope addressed to "Pressed-on, Court House, Rlverhead." evidently Intended for Sheriff Preston.

Another was addressed to "Belford, care Masonic Lodge, Rlverhead." Another read: "Honorable Chief Justice Fuller and Honorable members of the highest court on the planet, earth. When my services are needed to guard Justice of and administered by the court, I am ready lo act. The writ of habeas corpus ought never to be suspended Alonzo Tut hill Reeve." A direct threat was made against Sherllf Preston on this postal card: "I call time on all the Supreme Court judges of the Second Judicial Department, and H. H. Preston, and Rafforty, of Rlverhead Court House Aquebogue, L.

I. A. T. REEVE." Another letter read: "Am ready to meet all Afro-Americans. The gathering must not bo known, any one opening or expressing our secrets must die Alonzo Tuthill Reeve, Nov.

13, 1903." One envelope was addressed to "Russian Government." On the strength of these the doctors believe he Is Insane.1 He will un-doubtdly be Indicted by tho Grand Jury and then a formal commission will be appointed by a Supreme Court Judge to examlno him as to his sanity. Reeve's brother, David W. Reeve, of Prooklyn, was present at the hearing, but he did not speak to his brother, nor sit near him. He has tried repeatedly during tho past few days to get the prisoner to talk, but without success. CHANCE TO MAKE $500.

Prove Mrs. O'Rourke's Bog Barks at Night and Oct the Sum Named. (Special to the Eagle.) Long Island City, L. December 21 That some houses are not large enough for two families and a St. Bernard dog was proven this morning before Magistrate Healy In the Long Island City police court.

Thomas W. Johnson of Curtis avenuo. Fourth Ward, complained to the Department of Health that he was annoyed at night by the barking ot a largo St. Bernard dog owned by John O'Rourke, who lives io the same bouse. Officer Burke ot the Department of Health was given the complaint to Investigate, with the result that the parties were before Magistrate Healy this morning.

Johnson told the court that he had four little children and he need not have said so, for they were present and In evidence. Mr. O'Rourke declared that his dog was valuable and that be was a peaceful and aonslble animal. Mrs. O'Rourke, resplendent In black velvet and a picture hat, seconded the statements of her husband.

The officer wanted to go on with the rase. "We are not ready, your honor," chimed Mrs. O'Rourke. "Our lawyer said for us to get a week's adjournment. "The dog docs harm to no one," contluued Mrs.

O'Rourke. "He never barks at night, while this man's children cry at night and annov us." Assistant Corporation Counsel Kleley was present and he wanted the case to go on, while Magistrate Healy seemed willing to grant a short adjournment. After mucn arguing by both sides, he put the case down for Thursday. Mr. Kiely Instructed the officer to watch the house at alght and if the dog barked to go in and take him to the Department of Health and destroy him.

"That dog never barks at night," declared Mrs. O'Rourke. "and If any one hean him bark unless some one knocks at my door, I'll give them tr.00." There were no takers and the case will eome up on the day before Christmas. FIRE IN PARK THEATER. ''Ire discovered at 8 o'clock yesterday ymA morning la the Park Theater.

It had broken out from some cause that Is unknown under the flooring between tbe gallery stairway and Ihe stairs that run to the cellar. It was some time before ihe firemen, who had been I tailed by John Williams, a watchman, dle- covered the location of the blaze, although a''h smoke was dense and tilled the auditor lum. The flames were soon put out and the damage wll not exceed a very liberal estimate by the way. REVOLVER WAS LOADED. Albany, N.

December 21 Frank Ronan, aged 12, youngest son of Edwin D. Honan, a well-known lawyer ot this rlty, vat accidentally shot and elmoit Instantly killed lt evening by a revolver In the hsndt of his 14-year-old brother, Charles. They were examining tbt pistol and neither supposed It to be loaded. UE ASSAULTED A POLICEMAN. In the Myrtle avenue court to-day Policemen (jeorge H.

Fenton charged Adam Leach, of UI4 North Oxford street, of assaulting hlto last night, while he was arresting Leach's friend, Wm. J. McQowan of IM Stale street, fur drunkenness. Both men pleaded not guilty and Magistrate Kaumer held each In for rumination December H. Island Empire Asks Russia to Reconsider Certain Original Propositions.

ARMY ENGINEERS FOR COREA. Many Conflicts in Hermit Kingdom May Lead to Sending Japanese Troops There Situation Acute. Tokio, December 21 Japan's reply to Russia was handed to Baron De Rosen this afternoon, at a conference between the Russian Minister and Foreign Minister Komura. Japan's reply Is in no way in the nature of an ultimatum, but she askB Russia to reconsider certain essential points In her reply to Japan. Baron De Rosen is now sufficiently recovered to resume the negotiations.

Sixty military engineers have been dispatched to Corea to replace the civil telegraph operators attached to the Japanese telegraph lines on the peninsula. It Is officially asserted that the step has no military significance. Berlin, December 21 War in the Far East is regarded In official quarters here as improbable tor several weeks, for the reason that Japan will continue to negotiate, and Russia's policy Is understood to be sim ply to "sit tight and hold on," to make no specific promises concerning the terri tories in dispute, and meet an attack, if Japan will be satisfied with nothing else. Hussla will let nothing go. Japan must be content with that, or fight.

This attitude, it Is beMeved, Is approved by the Czar, who is not willing that Russia should take the aggressive. The Czar's advisers are convinced that Great Britain will not be involved. 'aris, December 21 A dispatch from Seoul. Corea, says that numerous conflicts have oc curred in Chemulpo and Masampho between Japanese and Corean Inhabitants. The Japanese telegraph operators have charge of the line from Seoul to the coast.

The possibility of Japanese troops landing to preserve order is discussed, but It would only be done with the consent of the Russian government. Reports received here from both centers of tho Japanese-Russian controversy lead the officials to conclude that the situation while serious, docs not involve an extension of the present crisis. A lokio dispatch frankly sets forth the agitated state of Japanese public sentiment and the intense fcllng against Russia and ulso foreshadows the possible dispatch of Japanese troops to Corea; hut it Is added. If this is done, it will be with the assent of Russia, which will relieve the expedition of having the significance of a war move against itussia. The official advices from St.

Petersburg continue to have a hopeful tone, and, with advices from Toklo of the same tenor, the authorities here assert they have good reason to believe that the situation, although serious, has not reached the point of a war crisis being imminent. London, December 21 Lord Rothschild, while declining to-day to venture an opinion as to the outcome ot the Japanese-Russian crisis, said: 'One of the most Important factors Is whether America will seize the opportunity to press her claims for open ports in Manchuria. If she does so It would certainly help a peaceful solution. I have heard of no suggested loans, either Japanese or Russian. What they would have to do In case of war Is a hypothesis.

I do not care to discuss, So far there Is no war and the present con- dltlons are quite puzzling enough without endeavoring lo prophesy." Japanese-Russian war risks at Lloyd's today rose to 35 guineas per cent, to the end of January and ia to tho end of February. Cargo Insurance Jumped from 5 to 20 shillings. The owners of two cargoes already half way to Japan found difficulty In effecting insurance, even at the latter rate. CHRISTIAN PARTY ISSUES CALL. Chattanooga, December 21 The Christian party has issued a call for a na tional cnuventlon In St.

Louis, May 1 and 2, to nominate candidates for president and vice president. The call Is issued to "all the people who believe that war and tin necessary burdensome taxation should cease and that the people should unite and hence forth demand a direct vote of the people on all questions of vital Importance, and that Christ's Golden Rule should be applied to all government by and for the people," DR. C. D. CASE ACCEPTS.

Will Begin Pastorate at Hanson Place Baptist Church on January 15. The Kcv. c. D. Case, Fh.D., who was called a week ago to tbe pastorate of the Hanson Dace Baptist Church to succeed the Rev.

Dr. P. II. Henaon, has accepted. He will begin his pastorate on January 15 aud preach his first sermon on Sunday, January 17.

He will be at tho watch night service on December 31. Dr. Case's letter of acceptance was read at the morning service In the church yesterday and gave general satisfaction. He expressed his pleasure at the unanimity of tho call and declared that so hearty an Invitation was almost without precedent. It will be read again this evening at the meeting of tho Young People's Association.

It Is understood that Dr. Caso has resigned the pastorate of the First Baptist Church, at Montclair, N. and will preach his closing sermon there on Sunday, January 10. HOUSE THIEVES ACTIVE. Four Saturday Robberies Reported to Deputy Commissioner Ebstein Jewelry and Cash the Booty.

There was unusual activity among the house thieves on Saturday, and Do less than four robberies were reported this morning to Deputy 'Police Commissioner Ebtteln, as having taken place during the day. This Is much greater thao the usual day's work of thieves In Brooklyn. The residence of Edmund Day, an actor I iti at 181 Arlington avenue was visited by a thief while Mr. Day was entertaining the audience at the theater. Two diamond rings, a ring et with diamonds and a turquoise, a gilt clock and some toilet and table silver- ware wirt carried off.

Jam. 1'nruiaii of 170 Clynicr street rcpoi I rd to the I ollce that a thief had forced his way Into his bouse. A diamond ring, ring set with a ruby and two emeralds chased gold ring, a gold watch, a sllv-r watch and sixteen prize medals were stolen. tin Saturday night a thief entered the residence of James K. Rngan at 615 East Thirty-elahth street and stole H5 In rash from a trunk.

The robber must have been Interrupted in his work, for be left a bundle he hud made up containing a lot of clothing and ellvi rware. Henry Helsenbuttel's home at 1.04 Herkimer street, also suffered from Invasion and a lot of silverwaro and some money were taken away. DIDN'T PROVE MATRICIDE. Bedford, December 21 The Jury In the case of Mrs. Cora Weeks, who hat been on trial charged with killing Mrs.

Susanna Ireland, her aged mother, reported In court to-dsy, Its Inability la agree on a verdict. Joseph Weeks, husbsnd of Mrs. Weeks, la awaiting trial for complicity in the alleged murder. So Says Delancey Nicoll in Answer to Critics of Judge's Reticence. PARTY NEEDS GREAT LEADER.

And Maintenance of Dignity as Head of Court of Appeals Will Be a Source of Strength. Ex-District Attorney De Lancey Nicoll was asked by an Eagle reporter yesterday whether or not he had heard any criticism of Judge Parker because he did not make some an-Bouncement of his position with respect to the Democratic nomination for the presidency or on public questions. "Yes," be said, "I have heard more or less talk upon the subject, but In my opinion such criticism is altogether mistaken. Judge Parker is the chief judge of the Court of Appeals of the State of New York, a tribunal which is called upon to determine the most Important questions Involving interests of the greatest magnitude. It is no disparagement to the courts of other states to say that the responsibilities of this court are second only to those of the Supreme Court of the United States.

"The people ot the State of New York have, by an unwritten law, placed the judiciary beyond the palo of politics. They have a strong prejudice against any participation in politics by judges, and nothing would be so calculated to deprive Judge Parker of that perfect confidence and general esteem in which he is now held by the people of this slate than any violation of this law of judicial conduct. He may or may not be nominated for President by the Democratic party, but I think I express the opinion of the bar and of all thoughtful citizens generally when I say that his duty to the great office which he holds requires him to abstain from participation in active politics, even to the extent of defining his position toward the presidency. "On tile other hand. It Is very well known In the State of New York nnd elsewhere that Judge Parker has strong party feelings and Is a regular Democrat.

If he appears Indifferent to Democratic politics at the present time, 1 am sure that that is due to the respect for the high olllce which lie holds and to his appreciation of the sentiment to which I have just referred. Before he became judge no one was better known In Cortland and Ulster Counties, in fact, through all the counties in the northern part of the state, as an active politician than Judge Parker. He was at one time the chairman of our Democratc State Committee and while ho wes engaged in political work so one was more ardent, aggressive and devoted to the success of his party than he. Indeed, I believe, until his elevation to the bench, he had been In politics all his life. No one need be afraid that because he does not violate the canons of taste which forbid the Judiciary from meddling In politics, that he is not a strong, enthusiastic, lude-rendent Democrat, faithful in his friendships, mindful of his obligations, just to all interests, and thoroughly Imbued with the belief that tbe welfare of the country requires a return to Democratic government.

"I have no Idea as to whether Judge Parker is likely to be nominated by the Democratic convention. There are many other strong candidates In the field who have been spoken of. Thero Is Colonel McClellan, fresh from his brilliant victory In Greater New York; Mr. Hearst, who has, as I am told a very considerable support, both In New York and In the South and West; Judge Gray ot Dtlawore, whose admirable treatment of the coal strike and whose long public services command general regard; Senator Gorman of Maryland, who has always been one of the favorite Bonn of the Democratic party and whose leadership In the Senate is now commanding the attention of the country, and Mr. Olney of the East, who has a very strong following.

The improving chances of the Democratic party on account of the numerous mistakes of the administration, resulting in loss of confidence and the alienation of the business Interests of the country, have brought all these men prominently before the electorate; but If Judge Parker is the choice of the convention. I shall feel that we shall have a great leader, who will rommand tho enthusiastic support of the party In all sections of the country." OBITUARY. Enos N. Taft. Enos N.

Taft died at his home In this borough on Saturday of pneumonia, after a few days illness, iu the 78th year of his age. Mr. Taft was born at Mention, Mass. He graduated at Yale in and having studied law entered upon the practice In New York, taking up his residence In Brooklyn. He was a member of the firm of Mead Taft, and latsr was associated for many years' with Chancellor E.

C. Benedict and Robert D. Benedict In tho firm of Benedict. Taft Benedict. For several years back he has had his son.

Theodore M. Taft, In business With him. Mr. Tatt's standing as a lawyer was high. He was a wise counselor and before the courtB his weirds always carried elght and were listened io with respect.

As a citizen, Mr. Taft ranked among the best. He was always mindful of his civic duties. He sought tor the best results and was always ready to give his services lo attain them, lie never held nor sought office himself, but the best man named for office could always count on his hearty support. He was a life-long Republican In his political relation.

Ills Influence was al ways toward right political methods and in support of wise statesmiiii-hin He took a deep (merest in education. He was a falthlul alumnus nf Ynle and he took a prominent part In the establishment and growth of Adclphl Academy, of which he was for many yt nrs a trustee. He tonic an active part In the early history of the Urooklyn Young Men's Christian Association and served on the board of directors ith Iir. Cochran, Cardner Mai thews and Mr. Hastings.

He was for many years Interested In the ivnig iianci mttorical Foi ty nnd was a life member. He was for nearly forty years a trustee of the American Seamen's Friend Society and whs such at the time of his death. His church relations were first with the Clinton Avenue Cnngn'gni li.nal Church, but afterward be connected himself with the Church of the Incarnation, on Gale avenue, In which be was a vestryman lor many years. In all the relations n( life Mr. Taft made many friends, who always found In him firm friendship, kind feelings and sympathies, high Ideals of Christ lull life, a steady purpose of right living and faithful performance of duty and an earnest love of truth and righteousness.

And In his pasning away Ihey will all feel that have suffered a loss to them Irreparable. He has left surviving blm his widow, two sons and three daughter. James II. Murphy. Ad old of the Seventh Ward passed away In the death of James II.

Murphy, who was burli yesterday afternoon from the residence of his on Thouius, at 115 Eldert street. Mr. Murphy was born In Halifax eighty-two years ago. He was a ship builder and for fifty years, until six years ago, was employed In the Brooklyn Navy Yard. He was a devout Romsn ('stliolle, a tnenihnr nf the f'hurch of Our Lady of Lo.irdes, nod one of his daughters Is Sinter Mary llonav ntur.

Four sons. James, John. frier and Joseph, and another dnughtir. Margaret Russell, survive him. The iniernn'tit was in Holy Cemetery.

George Taylor Loin, fjeorg" Taylor Ijiln died yesterday morning at his residence, 140 South Portland ave-Mr. Lain wan 2 years of age, Just en-ti. li upon a brlRht bunlners career. He ws' son of th" Into (leotie T. Lain of 1h ir firm of Lain ft llmly, publishers nnfclyn I'lrectory, Hit.

toother, Mrs. 'in. survive Mr. l.aln was a Oyster Bay Officials Seek to Have Wharf Declared an Obstruction to Highway. ANCIENT RECORDS IN EVIDENCE.

Complainant a Cousin of the President. Case Involves Right of Public to Oyster Bay Harbor Shore Front. (Spcoial to the Eagle.) Patchoguc, L. December 21 An Interesting case, Involving the rights ot tbe public to the shore front along Oyster Bay Harbor, at Oyster Bay, came before Justice Wllmot M. Smith in Special Term ot the Supreme Court here last Saturday.

The case revealed a peculiar condition of affairs, the contention of the town officials, who are defendant parties to the action, being that the strip of beach, which is at times from six to thirteen feet under water, Is a public highway regularlv laid out 212 years ago. Tbe complaining party la W. Emlen Roosevelt, a cousin and next door neighbor to President Roosevelt, who seeks to permanently enjoin the Highway Commissioners of the town of Oyster Bay from taking away his dock and revoking his franchise therefor In front of bis premises on Cove Neck. From the evidence adduced it was shown that the Town Board had last year granted Mr. Roosevelt rmission to erect a dock in front of his premises, subject to whatever rights tho public might have along the shore front, and that in June last he had received notice from the Highway Commissioners to remove the dock on the ground that It was obstructing a highway.

The notice from the Highway Commissioners was to the effect that unless the dock was removed by Mr. Roosevelt they would undertake to remove it. The dock In question is about 200 feot long, and is built on permanent foundations, but so arranged that, with the exception of the foundations, it can be taken up in winter, which has been done since last fall. Rather than have the dock forcibly reinovod Mr. Koosevolt, Immediately after the receipt of the notice from the Highway Commissioners, obtained a temporary injunction re straining the commissioners, and It was to make this injunction permanent that brought the matter to Patchogue last Saturday.

The contention of Counselor George B. Stoddart, who appeared for the Highway Commissioners, is that tbe town had no right to grant the privilege for a dock obstructing a public highway, he claiming that there is a public highway along the beach on Cove Neck, passing in front of the Roosevelt property. Counselor Stoddart further claims that whether or not the Town Board had a right to grant the privilege to erect a dock there the structure is a nuisance, and pot built in accordance with the franchise. The action of tho highway commissioners In ordering the removal of Mr. Roosevelt's dock Is based on the decision handed down In the case of Frederic R.

Coudert, who sought to restrain the commissioners In similar proceedings concerning the dock in front of his property, and which Is next but one to the Roosevelt property. In the Coudert case the highway commissioners won, their contention that there Is a highway along that shore front being practically sustained. The present case Is somewhat similar to the Coudert case. Congressman TownBend Scudder, who appeared with Lawyer Kellogg for Mr. Roosevelt, endeavored to prove that the existence of a highway along the shore front Is a myth, and that the town records.

If properly followed, will Bhow the existence of two roads parallel to each other, at a distance apart varying from a few feet to 300 feet. In support of his contention that the so-called "highway" on the beach bad not been used as such, Congressman Scudder called as witnesses a number of former highway commissioners of tbe town, among whom was Edgar Davis, who was commissioner In 1864, "Uncle Jake" Fitting, who served as commissioner twenty years ago; Samuel D. Fleet, Isaac W. Valentine, former Town Collector Jacob Bumstead, Supervisor William H. Jones, who is a former highway commissioner of Oyster Bay, all of whom testified to never having worked the alleged road and most of whom had never heard of the claim ot the existence of a road along tho beach.

Captain Elbert Velsor, a resident ot Oyster Bay for the past sixty-five years, said that he had navigated around Cove Neck, and that the only driving he had seen along the disputed section of beach was the same as he had seen along other seo-tions of beach In that vicinity, namoly, clammers driving to tho shore to follow their vocation. Theodore F. Swan, one of Mr. Roosevelt's neighbors, testified that the average tldo covering the beach and so-called highway was seven feet and that it sometimes rises to thirteen feet. In rebuttal of this testimony Lawyer Stoddard put Town Clerk James Long on the stand, who brought tho original Andros patent and other town records of 1G99 and 1821 to prove the laying out ot the highway aloitr the beach.

Congressman Scudder objected to the record of 1S21 on the ground that the action of the highway commissioners at that dato was not based on statutory provisions, but was an effort to Interpret the action of their predecessors In 1S91. Mr. Scudder objected to the acceptance of the record of on the ground that It Is difficult to understand, because of part nf the wording being obliterated, but the court agreed to decide those portions of the record counsel could not agree upon. William H. Seaman, a civil engineer of Oyster Bay, was sworn by Congressman Scudder to show how tho highway commissioners from 1601 down to 1S87 had changed the so-called road to "suit Iho circumstances." Counselor Stoddart was used as a witness for Mr.

Roosevelt by the Congressman, and under exnmlnntlon admitted that although he had lived In that vicinity for many years he had heard' of the claim to the existence of the so-called road only ten years bro, and then had obtained his Information from soma old residents, his knowledge of the 11, record dating from the Coudert ease. Highway Commissioners 1'nderhlll and Bayles appeared as witnesses for their own case. They claimed the dock la a nuisance and that It should be removed. I'nder cross-examination they admitted that, no money had been spent on the so-cnlled highway, and that there aro no physical evidences of a road there. John D.

Hicks nf Jericho, a "0-yenr-old lea captain, said he had known of the existence of the road thirty-five years ago and had traveled over It with vehicles. Congressman Scudder had some fun with James J. Doly of Cold Spring Unrhor, who wae witness for Ihe highway commissioners. The witness gave his age as 67 years, and said he had known of the alleged road along the shore since his boyhood days. His grandfather, he said, was a highway commissioner of the town, and was Interested, tie tried to prove that he had driven around the entire shore front of Cove Neck, but which.

It was shown later, was a physical Impossibility becnuse of a couple of creeks and marsh land along tho route. The witness said It was fully twenty years since he hsd made the memorable trip, but his memory whs vague as to the kind of vehicle he used In making the circuit. Congressman Scudder modestly Inquired If his "carriage" were fitted with a- centerboard and If he had ever taken out a patent on the "carriage." The case will be continued at a date to be agreed upon by counsel. PRATT MUST PAY WIFE. Connor Hardin Trstt, once editor of a chess publication, and a writer of dramatic ketches, was required to furnish a bond ot In the Gates Avenue Court to-day to pay his wife.

Maud K. Pratt, in per week. Pratt Uvea with his mother, who Is reputed to be wealthy, at Pacific street. Ho has been III, an I so has his wife. Mrs.

Pratt, who charged her husband with falling to provide for her support, was at one time a member of the Amaranth Dramatic Society, and appeared In several sketches played by I hat socleiy. CITY. 1339 Broadway, npp. Herald Square. 338 Sixth Av, cor.

list St. fSSK2l33CT s3e Frederic E. Coudert, of heart disease, of which he had suffered for several years. Mr. Coudert, his wife and an unmarried daughter had been living at Oyster Bay, L.

I and went South a month ago for the Sake of the warmer climate. He secured a residence at 1843 street. Northwest, and had just settled there when a recurrence of his malady resulted In his death. His family were at his bedside when the end came. Christine Bauer.

Christine' Becker, the widow of Detlef Frederick Bauer. Is dead at her residence of fifty years at 263 South Fifth street. She died of old age, Saturday. She was born in Germany July 4, 1820. She was prominent in old Williamsburg German Church and social circles.

Her husband died twenty years ago. Funeral services for MrB. Bauer will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. They will bo conducted by the Rev. Hugo Hoffman, pastor of the South Fifth street Lutheran Church, of which deceased was a member.

The burial will bo in Evergreens Cemetery. Jamea J. Taylor. Friends of James J. Taylor, who loft this city about two years ago for Denver, for his health, will be much surprised to hear of his death, which occurred last Tuesday in that city.

Mr. Taylor was only 24 years old, but he had many friends In South Brooklyn, where he had lived nenrly all his life. He was a member of the Holy Name. Church and he took quite an interest In the affairs of tho Young Men's Union of that parish before going West. While work ing In this city about three years ago be contracted severe cold, which undermined his constitution, and doctors advised blm to go to Denver.

He was doing quite well In that city last week when his father returned from a visit to him. His body arrived in this city this morning and the funeral services will take place to morrow morning from the Holy Name Church, Prospect avenue and Frospoct Park West. Cornelius W. Hulsart. A well known Bushwick builder was Con nellus W.

Hulsart, funeral services for whom were held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at 1.401 Broadway, where ho died Wednesday of exhaustion, in his 82d year. He was born In Matteawan, N. J. His wife, lour sons nnd three daughters survive. Deceased was a member of M.

Church, the pastor of which, the Rev. Otho F. Bartholow, conducted tne funeral, assist cd by tho Rev. M. McMullen.

The Interment In Evergreens Cemetery. Arthur McGerald Arthur McGerald, who died yesterday, at his home, Harney street, in nis Tilth year, was niuong the oldest carriage-makers of New York when he retired three years ago. He was then doing business at 216 West Fifteenth street, Manhattan. He was for many years before that at 207 East Broadway, Manhattan, tbe firm being Frey ft McGerald Mr. Mt'Gemld came to Brooklyn at the age of 20.

from Ireland, where he was born, and for more- than thirty years was a leading member of sts. Peter and Paul (R. Church, on Wythe avenue and South Second street. He was the treasurer of the Emerald Society for over twenty years. Mr.

McGerald Is survived by two sons and two daughters The funeral services will bo held at the Church of Sts. Peter and Paul, Vt ednestlay morning at lu cioick. George M. Finn. George M.

Finn of 103 Hoyt street died at the Brooklyn Hospital He was taken there suffering from acute pneumonia at 2 clock lu the morning and died at 4 o'clock In tho afternoon. Mr, Finn was bom In this borough forly-two years auo. and had always lived here. Il was a rimr maker and wan the last nf tils family. His only sister, Mary died suddenly three weeks ago.

Mr. Finn was the brother of the late James Finn, once a well known detective of Brooklyn. Two nephews. James and George, who are students at Rt, Francis Academy, survive the deceased. He was unniarnui.

i ne ninerai services will be held lo-mnrrow afternoon at the funeral parlors, 41 DeKalb avenue. Jerome B. Shaw. There died Saturday night, at his home, 314 Hancock street, Jerome II. Shaw.

Ho was In his 67th year, was active in the Democratic politics of the Seventeenth Assembly District pnd was connected with the Jerome Paper Company of Manhattan. He leaves a widow. TRIAL OF TRUST CO. OFFICIALS. Freehold, N.

December 21 The trial of Albert C. Twinning and David C. Cornell, former president and treasurer, respectively, of the Monmouth Trust Company ot As-lury Park on an Indictment charging them with falsification of reports and minutes of the trust company, was begun here to-duy before Judge llelsley. Hife.ro the opening of the trial Judge llelsley overruled a motion previously made by the defense to quash ihe Indictment on the ground that no offense under the state low Is specifically charged. CATHOLIC FEDERATION IN V.

S. Home. December 21 The Idea ot a Catholic federation In the Called States has again been ventilated, especially after the Mot Rev. Sebastian Measmer was appointed Archbishop of Milwaukee, attempts were made to see bow the movement would be received at the Vat lean and by the propaganda. Opinions here are much divided.

The supporters of the movement think they have Cardinal Murtinelll. former yapal delegate In the I'nlted States, on their side. FOUND DEAD IN BED. Olean, N. December 21 Thomas Whlt-tnn, president of the Dottorwelch Brewing Company and member of Ihe Hoard of Ald rmcn, whs found dead In bed at his residence here to-day from heart fullure.

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Including the election of a successor to former superintendent of Supplies Parker P. Simmons, who resigned month ago. Thrre Is no doubt that Pat-rlck Joucs, who has been acting superintendent since that date, will be elected to the olllce. A member of the exocutlvo committee will alro be seli-clcd to nil the vacancy In that body rausod by the resignation of Edward 0. McDonald.

Adolph Klcndl Is being urge! by many for the place on the committee, and, It Is ssld, will be elected on Wednesday. It Is not probnble that the committee appointed to adjunt the deficiency In the Oen-rrnl Kund for the payment of teachers' salaries next year will mnke a report. The committee of seven which met on Snlur-day, appointed a suh-cnminlttee of Messrs. 1. ummla, Mack nnd Warburg, which will meet to-morrow evening at Mr.

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