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,1 THE BROOKLYN TIMES. FIUDAY. DECEMBER 8, 1899. A. MATTHEWS THE COUNSEL WRANGLE.

Ezpert Kinfley Again on the Stand for Proseoution. OVER WATER SUPPLY. Deputy Commissioner Eecommends Immediate Aotioni Sensible, Serviceable Holiday (lifts. MATTHEWS' GIRLS AND Greatest Clothing Purchase of the Year! A few days ago we purchased the entire stock of a prominent manufacturer of Men's and Boys' Clothing for a mere fraction of its value. It goes on sale To-morrow (Saturday) morning, at prices that will astonish you when you see the quality and style of the garments.

If you are looking for a suit or overcoat for yourself or your bov, attend this sale. Take our word for it, you won't be sorry. Just a hint CHILDREN'S SUITS, of strictly all-wool double-twilled cheviots, plain and smooth surface cassimeres; trousers have double seats and double knees; 7 to 16 year sizes Regular value 5.00. BOYS' REEFERS. TOP COATS AND ULSTERS at equally attractive prices; Young Men's suits and Overcoats, ar Actually worth 7.00 to 15.00, 4.98 9.98 MENS' OVERCOATS (like cut, made of gray friezes, velvet collars, quarter sajjin lined, three-quarter fancy lining, elegantly tailored, sizes 34 to 44 inches; also in covert cloths, black, blue and brown kerseys, durably made and neatly trimmed, worth 1 5.00.

CLOTHING. Overgarments for Men and Boys. Boj Reefers, at $3.98, of all wool chinchilla, warm velvet collar, com-fortable and stylish, ages 4 to 14. Overcoats, $4.50 $4.98. They're made of all wool frieze and kersey, nicely gotten up, In the nobby box style, with velvet collar.

Youths Overcoats, $5.98, in good Quality of ker.oev well lined, cut In the correct style, sizes 13 to 19 years. Boys' Hats. DOUBLE BAND POLOS, In all wool chinchilla and kersev H()e. in 75c r--4 Men's Overcoats at $10.00. Dressyserviceable coats In atrirtiv ana perfect fit and finish.

Overcoats at $12.50. At this price we are showing De ment that is equal to the umml kind, made of a superior grade of all wool English Kersev in blue, hi.rir brown, also the new rough efrects In black and Oxford. A Good Suit Chance at $9.85. We have selected a splendid line of all wool materials In neat, desirable mixtures and checks, some broken lots, but all sizes, made In the most popular sack style, and marked them 89 85 saving you 3.00 to $4.00 on each! Derbys and Alpines, 1.90, made of a superior quality of felt, all newest shapes and colors. Furniture Specials for Saturday.

This Handsome High back Comfortable Rocker, neatly car ved, piano polished, golden oak or mahogany finish, leather or saddle seat, kind for $2.97. Special, 9.85 ALSO ONE HUNDRED BLACK FRIEZE ULSTERS, heavy flannel lining, sizes up to 46-inch chest measure, at the same price 9.85. MEN'S PEA JACKETS of genuine Gray 0 Frieze, fancy lining, sizes up to 46-incii chest meas- VJ ure iGTActually worth 15.00. These are without question the of New York, and will not be offered Children 's Neckwear, Children's Knee Pants, Cheviot in plain Hue and fancy colors, 3 to 1 5 year sizes, 40c. pair.

Great Doll Sale Has Commenced On Second Floor, adjoining Millinery and Shoe Depts. DOLLS from 4c. upward, and DOLL FIXINGS incomplete as A Found Doad in Chair With Poisons -at His Elbow. TOOK CARBOLIC AND COCAINE. ENTRY IN DIARY SHOWS DEATH WAS PREMEDITATED.

The Dead Physician Said to Have Been Addicted to the Morphine L.abit Was Man of Means. 4 Dr. William A. Lockwood, who at one time had quite a reputation as a physician, committed suicide to-duy in his lodgings at Mrs. William Reiser's home, 21 Clinton street.

He used carbolic acid in his sulcldlal work. He evidently had planned his death some time ago; an entry on one of his prescription blanks leuds to the presumption; it read: "Frlduy, December 8 Rest." Dr. Lockwood had been living at Mrs. Reisers since last August. He was a wld-dower and his life was practically that of a recluse; he was not, however, sullen or sour; on the contrary he was of a kindly disposition, but not much given to -talk.

Whenever he did have anything to sny It had reference to his dead wife, whose' memorv he revered. Dr. Lockwood was about 65 years old. The doctor retired early last night as was his custom. This morning at 10 o'clock William Qemmltt, the general utility man, em ployed by Mrs.

Reisers, found the doctor sitting In a chair at tho foot of the bed. His eyes were open and he to be burled In thought. 'Good morning, doctor," he said, "you are late this morning. How Is that?" Receiving no answer Qemmltt shook the doctor. Becoming alarmed, he ran across the street to the Health Office and announc ed that Dr.

I-flckwood was dead. He was advised to notify the police, which ho promptly did. Officers were sent around to make an Investigation. On a dresser they found four phials of carbolic acid, several cocaine tablets, some digitalis and strychnine. The only writing found around the room was on a prescription blank.

The writln? was as follows'Dr. Lockwood's son S. St. John Lockwood, 197 Garfield place, Friday. December 8.

Resp." Among the doctor's effects was a letter of recommendation writ ten by Dr. Louis Sayre, under whom Dr. Lockwood once served. Dr. Lockwood be gan his career as a physlclnn at Bellevue Hospital, of which he was house surgeon In 18ti7 and 18CS.

Later he practised at Norwalk, Conn. Several years ago he had an office on Vanderbllt avenue, this borough. Dr. Lockwood whs about 67 years old. Dr.

Lockwood's only son resides at Garfield place. His housekeeper Is Mrs. Ap-pell. hen she heard of the doctor's death this afternoon she was much surprised, and said that the death must have been due to accident. His affairs, she said, were In good condition.

He had a very large practise at one time, she asserted, and had a large bank account recently. Dr. Lockwood lived with his son until sev eral months ago. Mrs. Appell said that only a few weeks since the doctor had arranged to open a sanitarium, and had engaged her as a trained nurse.

She said that he was somewhat given to the morphine habit. WOES OF A MEDIUM. Mrs. Porter Says She is Sick, Homeless, Suffering and Penniless. Mrs.

E. F. Porter, a professed spiritualis tic medium, who occupies a room at 459 Gates avenue, was In the Gates Avenue Police Court, this morning, to appear against Mrs. Alice Kent, her landlady, on a summons. Mrs.

Kent was not present. Mrs. Porter, who is slightly built, face of a chalky palenesB, and a plenty of Iron gray hair gathered In a Psyche knot behind her ears, limped painfully to the bar, when her name was called. What Is the trouble?" asked Magistrate Worth. "I was knocked down by a trolley car," said Mrs.

Porter, "and am scarcely able to stand." This woman has not only kept me with out fire for seventeen days," continued Mrs. Porter, on the stand. In a halting, nerveless vclce, but she has shut the doors of my room against me and has all my property In her possession." "I am a spiritualist. Without fire and light I cannot hold my circles and readings, because the room was cold. I can not give my treatments, either.

It has Interfered greatly with my business. All day Tuesday I was In bed without any Are or any thing to eat. Tuesday afternoon I went out when I returned; my door was locked against me. Mrs. Kent has posses sion of everything that belongs to me.

She has even got my medicine, and I have no money to buy any." "You go home," said the Magistrate. "I will have her served by an officer of the court. If you do not get your trunk meanwhile, come back to-morrow mornlntr. Lecture on "The Netherlands." There was a large and appreciative audi ence present at the Tompkins Avenue Congregational Church last evening when the Hon. George J.

Corey repeated his clever lecture on "The Netherlands." Illustrated by 100 Btereoptlcon views, for the benefit of the Tompkins Park Library. Mr. Corey was formerly United States Counsel to Amster dam, and has a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of Holland, Its people and government. The lantern slides, 100 In num ber, were taken from fanrnus paintings and photographic views. Mr.

Corey held the attention of his audience last night by the general excellency of his lecture, both In the matter of material and presentation. Christian Science Lecture. In order to meet the growing demand tor accurate Information on the subject of Christian Science, the churches of that faith In this vicinity have arranged for a public lecture by the Hon. William O. Ewlng, ex- Judge of the Superior Court, of Chicago.

The subject of the lecture will be "Chris tian Science, the Religion, of Jesus Christ." Because of Its large seating capacity, the Metropolitan Opera House has been secured and the lecture will be delivered next Bun-day afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. The churches are extending a cordial Invitation to ail seeking Information. Public Library Monthly. The first number of a new publication If et hand, having In view the recording and spread of news relative to the Brooklyn public libraries. It Is called the Brooklyn Public, Library Monthly.

It Is not an organ of the Library Association nor Issued by them, being a private enterprise. The new-monthly has a list of the newest books, with the numbers attached, whereby they may be secured at the libraries, This month's number contains the rules and regulations of the library. The magazine Is of value to book lovers. I Those Loving Girls. Maude Mr.

De Jones asked to sing; for htm the other evening after we had been Introduced. Clara And what did you sing? Maude Why, how do you know that I ansr a.t all I noticed that he didn't ask you to etng to-night. Chicago Fewa, sortment. DOLLS DRESSED and UNDRESSED, at lower prices than' usual. Also, have a complete assortment of GAMES, WAGONS, SLEDS, HORSES, Etc.

An Unusual Sale of Aluminum Puff Boxes. HOUSE TO HOUSE INSPECTION. TO CONiJIT WOULD LEAVE THREE DATS' SUPPLY. Tin Storage Reservoirs Have Been Drawn Upon Until They are Practlc- ally Empty. The alarming: condition of the water supply for Brooklyn Borough has again become a matter for official attention, and It In not at all unlikely that steps will be taken Immediately to reduce the consumption.

Dep-'vity Commissioner of Water Supply Jas. Mof-tett recently directed Engineer In Cliarse Robert Van Buren to make careful inspection of the reservoirs and to report his finding That report was of such a nature that Mr. Moffett, In referring It to Commls- 'etoner Dalton. has suggested that house-to-house inspection to delect leakage be made at once. The Deputy Commissioner lias forwarded this letter to Mr.

Dalton: 'The Hon. William Dalton, Commissioner of Water Supply; "DEAR SIR: Feeling apprehension as to possible shortage In the water supply of this borough, from a careful examination of the records I directed tho engineer in charge to report to me on the subject, and 1 append hereto a copy of his reply to my communication. You will see thereby that my fears of a shortage were well grounded, and that should we have no heavy rains for the next five or six weeks a reduction In 'the consumption will become Imperative, and that In case of an accident to the conduit we should be placed In a most critical 'Condition. "It may not yet be necessary to appeal to the public for an effort to reduce the consumption, but I deem It advisable from today to start a house-to-house Inspection, to detect and prevent leakage, which In former years has yielded the best results under similar circumstances. Respectfully, (Signed) "JAMES MOFFETT, Deputy Commissioner of Water Supply for the Borough of Brooklyn." Engineer Van Burens' report Is In part as follows: "Since the sixth day of June of the present our consumption of water has exceeded the supply, so that we have been com- Ipelled to draw from the storage reservoir iXrom that date to the first of this month 1841,000,000 gallons, or at the rate of nearly te.OOO.OOO gallons per day; and at 6 o'clock this nornlng there were left in the storage res-'rvolr only a little over 100,000,000 gallons; so that It may be considered practically empty.

Our average dally consumption during the month of November last was a little wver 87,000,000 gallons, and at Rldgewood the contents of our three basins has been like-Wise reduced to 232,000,000 gallons, so that mr margin of safety is decidedly insufficient ejid warrants the gravest apprehensions in case we should have no rains of Importance "within the next five or 3lx weeks, to say nothing of the evils to be apprehended in case of any accident to our conduit, which 'tould leave ua only the Rldgewood Btorage to fall back upon I.e., less than three days' rapply." Engineer Van Buren then refers at length to the numerous communications which reiterated the necessity of speedy action to protect and develop the water supply so as to guard the city against shortage 'n the Immediate future. The dates of these com-xDuntcatlons and the names of their authors are Included and fifteen In all are cited with Commissioner White's In January, 1896. Reference Is also made to Van Buron's report for the year 1898 In which the necessity of Immediate action was mphaslzed and his report of May 9 last on the water wasted during the previous twelve months by reason of lack of resrvolr and conduit capacity. Mr. Van Buren's communication concludes thus: If, after such persisting and long continued warnings, -we face to-day a difficult and threatening situation, no responsibility must be attached to this Bureau or Department.

"When I retired from the department, owing to III health, in 1694. many of the worka recommended in the foregoing communications had been advocated by me, and yet, on my return, I found that many of the most Important still remained where I left them. "The remedy to apply now Is the Immediate execution of these works, among which the additional pipe conduit, which should have been built five years ago, must receive preferential attention, "In regard to the imminent shortage I hesitate yet to apply to the public to take such measures as may reduce the consumption, but a house to house Inspection to detect and prevent leakage, wbJh In former yean has yieded the best results, would eem to me advisable, "Tours respectfully, "ROBERT VAN BUREN, i "Engineer In Charge." CAPT. AYEBS KILLED. Amy Officer Meets With Fatal Bicycle Accident in Washington.

WASHINGTON, Dec, fc-Capt. James C. -Ayres, of the Ordnance Department, while riding a bicycle to-day, was run into by a delivery wagon on Connecticut avenue and so badly Injured that he died two hours later from concussion of the brain, at the Emergency Hospital, where he was taken. BOEBLINQ GETS THE CONTRACT. Price for Bridge Work Exceeds Estimate by The New East River Bridge Commission to-day awarded contract for cables and euaponders for the New East River Bridge now building to John A.

Roebllng-s Sons Co, which yesterday put In the only bid tor this work. The company'a bid amounted to H.898.0OO. At the Bridge Commit offlcei this afternoon, It waa admitted that the original estimate by the engineer for this work was only 1800,000, The else of the bid wm aooounted for by the advance In the prkof steel. America Bich by Comparison. "Incidents and Adventures of My Recent Trip Abroad- was the title of a lecture which the Rev.

John Henry Bell, Ph. detiv red last night at the Fenlmore Street E. Church, of Fla-tbush. Speaking about foreign Industries. Mr.

Bell said: "From the Industrial standpoint, the Continent at lanrs la poor compared with this country. The truth of the whole matter Is that the labor of the land la too cheap and the fnrgeouaness of royal and Imperlal'folly toe Keep. When the time shall come in which the nations of Europe shall realise that the things of value are not the belts and burklea which enrich Its august and powerful monarcht, but rather the sweat-drow of Ha worktnj people, the products of Uwtr brain and of their manual labor, then, and only then, will the DM uv-m twwtti youth and give promise of a glory PMvnire um glories of the past." WEEKS OBJECTS CONTINUALLY. NEW "CORNISH" LETTEB. PLACED IN EVIDENCE.

The Day Bather a Dull One In View of the Lively Sessions Had In the Past. The Mollneux jury nt the shank end of the tlrst week of their ordeal looked this morning none the worse for the wear. They are without exception a aober-vlenged set of men, in fuct, stolld-looklng; but alert and attentive all tho while to what goes on. Thty are also punctual, a trifle more so than the Recorder, who always gives him self a little leeway. There is seldom any couse for delay In the proceedings after ho has come In and bowed first to the counsel and spectators all standing, and then In a courtly manner has repeated the morning salutation to the Jurors.

Big bundles of exhibits which hud pre ceded counsel to the courtroom this morn ing and had figured yesterday, when Handwriting Expert Kinsley was on tho stand told in a measure what would be the lino of the examination to-day. The audience got Into place, early, nml 'waited curiously for the appearance of tho defendant. It was different from previous audiences, In that there were no less than live women In Its make-up, Including tho one who was addressed yesterday by the Captain of the court squad as "sir," and ordered several times to remove a fedora hat, until the Captain Anally, saw his mistake and begged pardon. The manner and appearance of the defendant dispelled the expectations of those who had looked for a change from the sort of front he has maintained all along; for he was tho same Imperturbable, active and attentive young man this morning that he has been every morning thus far during the trial. It was noticed by the reporters, however, that he did not as usual shake hands all around with his counsel anil his father a fact which might have been due to a meeting before court opened.

Handwriting Expert Kinsley- was put on the stand again ns the first witness. At the very outset of this morning's work Recorder Goft showed a disposition to be stern with counsel. He shut off what were meant to be long statements of objections with a snap that Jarred the lawyers on both sides, and made them recall the warning the Court gave yesterday that a continuation of the "unseemly wrangling" would be attended with unpleasant and perhaps serious consequences. Mr. Osborne accordingly made swift progress In securing without Interruption from Mr.

Weeks the Identification of a long list of exhibits which were declared by Mr. Kinsley to be the handwriting of the defendant. This was dull work for the spectators, and for the Jury as well; for It consisted merely of the handing to the witness of papers designated as "exhlblts'-wlthout any indication of the nature of the contents of the papers beyond the fact that in the opinion of the expert they were In Moll-neux's handwriting. Mollneux himself during the presentation of the exhibits was en gaged In reading what some of the yellow newspapers are saying about the trial. Oc casionally he would laugh and call his father's attention to some feature of the reports.

Mr. Weeks kept objecting to move that was made by the prosecution, but he did it in a subdued and exceedingly brief way without rising from his seat. Presently the Recorder asked Mr. Osborne to- Indicate the location of an identification mark on one of the papers. "Object," said Mr.

Weeks, through force of habit. Mr. Osborne turned with an expression of pity and disgust to Mr. Weeks. "Can it be 'he asked, "that Mr.

Weeks objects to my helping the Court to find a mark of identification?" "Object to the District Attorney's remarks," was Weeks' reply. "Oh, well," said Osborne, turning away. "Object to that," was Weeks' parting shot. Superintendent of Elections John McCul-lagh came Into court while the. work of marking exhibits was going on, and had a chat with District Attorney Oardlner, who was sitting at the table of counsel; but as all along heretofore tolling no active part In the proceedings.

It was noon before the contents of any of the papers presented by Mr. Osborne were read and shown to the Jury. The first paper read was a letter os ecru paper with a crest of Interlaced crescents sent to a patent medicine concern, and saying: "Please send me a sample of your salts to 1,620 Broadway, and oblige, CORNISH." "This Is a letter you have not seen before," Mr. Osborne remarked to Mr. Weeks.

Mr. Kinsley testified that he believed the letter to be in Mollneux's handwriting. Each Juryman was supplied -with an album of photographs of the handwriting exhibits, and as Mr. Osborne questioned Expert Kinsley upon the characteristics of the writing, the Jurors were enabled to follow the examination closely and Intelligently. The "Cornish" letter under examination aBked for a sample of the Kutnow powder.

It was in a Kutnow powder that the poison which killed Ti. C. Barnet was administered. The examination of witness Kinsley went on without a break save for the simple "object" and "except" of Mr. Weeks, which, under the Recorder's Iron discipline, was causing no Interruption to the work, until a lot of letters which were admittedly Mollneux's' were handed to Kinsley.

Then the Recorder gave Mr. Weeks full swing for a long argument to show that the letters were not admissible at the present time. Just before recess there was a long discussion between tho Recorder and counsel on both Bides, concerning permitting Expert Kinsley to give his opinion on a number of letters which were coricededly written by Mollneux, but which have no bearing on the ease except to show his style of handwriting. The court adjourned until 2:15 o'clock when Kinsley was again placed on the stand. The examining of handwriting was then resumed.

When the court opened this morning a young man forced his way to the reporter's table. He had a bundle under his arm which looked like a number of books. It was a camera, however, and he succeeded In getting a good picture of the prisoner. The young man was then hustled out of the courtroom. Mamie Mullanda, who took care of Mollneux's room where he was employed In Newark, and who Is looked upon as a good witness.

Is now In this city. Bhe was decoyed to Buffern, by Assistant District Attorney Osborne, and then taken to Manhattan. She will probably be called soon. Negro Brute Hanged, HAGERSTOWN. Dec Johnson (oolored), was hanged hem at 1-27 this afternoon.

He proclaimed hli Innocence to the last, saying: "Qood-b .11 friends. I am going to meet my God, for 1 mm in wni. JODnson WIS convtetrwl I 1 V. crinuna, assauiipon a U-year-old girl. 25 gross of beautiful ALUMINUM PUFF BOXES, at Oc.

each; 35c. kind. Every person will be able to invest. This is only a sample of the low prices to be found here. Hisses' and Children's Best Mel Kid, Spring; Heel, Button Shoes, new round and comfort lasts, stitched oak soles, patent leather tips, a dressy, durable Shoe, sizes 6 to 8, 08c.i sizes to 11, sizes 11 to JH1.48.

widths B. C.Dand In all sizes. Boys' and Youths' Best Calfskin Lace Shoes, hand welted and stitched, double oak soles, new mannish broad bulldog toes, nothing better Is possible in shoe making, and our prices are $1.00 a pair, less than the same Qualities can be found elsewhere, sizes 11 to 2, sizes a', 10 KCJ.Mft. Theshae for boy' wear, our Calfskin Steel Shod Lace Shoe, every pair it guaranteed to you to uphold Its name, mude of American calfskin, stitched double oak soles, new broad toe. lasts, solid, serviceable and dressy sizes 13 to 1.7!; sizes 2H0 rH 1.1(8.

Boys' flan Fashion, Spring Heel, Vicl Kid Lace Shoes, sewed soles, broad, comfortable toes, kid tips, real value, sizes 8i to $1.: Boys' Three-strap Tan Leather Leg-gins. $1.4." a pair. Boys' Three-strap Velvet Legglns, black, brown and green, $1.40 a pair. Boys" Three-strap Cloth Legglns, blacK, tan and blue, 98c a pair Boys Three-strap Cloth miliary Leg-gins, 8c. Women's $2.50 and $3.00 Shoes, at 1 dd a Pair.

650 pairs of Women's Vicl and Don. gola Kid Button and Lace Shoes, stitched and turned sewed, flexible soles, patent leather tips, various Styles of toeshapes and lasts, a clear-up of our stock to make room for Holiday Goods. Not all sizes in every style, but your size is possibly here In some one of the styles. Not a pair worth less than a.50 and most of them we counted good value at $3 00 a pair, but we want to make a quick clean up of them and they are mark- ed for to-morrow, a pair, This style Solid Oak and Mahogany Finished Ladies' Desk, full size, has drawer and shelf, $6.00 kind, for $3.98. Purchases made now will be held for later delivery.

Livingston and Smith 5ts. LOCAL REPUBLICANS TO MEET. Dissatisfied Because They are Not Invited to Discuss Charter. Woodruff, Chairman of the Republican Executive Committee, will Issue a call to-morrow for a meeting of (ho committee on Wednesday evening; of next week. The meeting will bo the first alnco election, and will consider among other things the distribution of the patronage allotted to tho organization by Register-elect Howe.

It Is also understood that the committee will take up and discuss In executive session the many proposed amendments to tho Charter, which have been suggested by the Brooklyn Assemblymen-elect. Th failure of Senator Piatt and Chairman Odell, of the (Republican State Committee, to Invite any of the Brooklyn leaders to the conferences with Gov. Roosevelt on the proposed Charter amendments, all of which, If enacted into laws, will affect Brooklyn, has caused considerable adverse comment. Up to the present time no Broofllynlte haB been asked Jto express his views on this Important subject, and it is known that both Gov. Roosevelt and Senator Piatt are opposed to any hap-hazard amendments to the Charter.

They both favor the adoption of a uniform plan In making changres In the Charter, and will not permit the passage of Individual bills unless they carry out In principle the plan that Is being mapped out by them. If the wishes of the Brooklyn Assemblymen-elect are carried out, the Executive Committee on Wednesday night will formulate Its demand for Charter legislation In the Interest of Brooklyn, and will have them submitted to the State leaders for consideration, Gov. Roosevelt arrived In New York last night from Albany, and this morning had a conference with Gen. Krancli V. and other members of the Commission appointed to examine Into the question of the continuance or non-continuance of the Canal system of the State.

To-morrow morning- the Governor will breakfast with Senator Piatt and Mr. Odell at the LFlfth Avenue Hotel, Manhattan, and wll then discuss the legislation favored by Senator Piatt regarding the Charter. Mr. Odell went to Newburgh last night, and Senator Piatt Is still In Washington. William Barnes, jr.

Albany, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Republican" State Committee; was at State headquarters for awhile this morning. Mr. Barnes it one ot the "up-State" politicians who It glad that the State Constabulary hill Is doad, Cop Tackles Xwo Nations. Isaac Lllllansteln, a Russian, 30 years of age, and Clara Rosenburg, an Austrian, it years old, were arraigned In the Butler Street Court to-day on a charge of assault. Pp.trolman John A.

Geary, of the Amity Street Station, was the complainant. Last nti'ht rifArv wont tn Hi Atlnntlrt nv.niia to make an arrest and got Into an argument. The result was that the officer got badly beaten. He summoned assistance and had the pair arrested, Small Dry Goods Dealer Fall'. Ephralm Walknwsky, a retail dry goods at 191 Fifth avenue, to-day made a general assignment for the benefit of hln creditors to Abraham Lvy.

Titers are no preferences. VtUU Greatest Clothing Values in the City again this year. Boys' Pull-Down Caps, nude of blue Chinchilla, turban style, satin lined, 39c. each. to 2 1st Street, N.

A CHANGE OF HEART. 29th Ward Taxpayers Leave Rossiter and Tnckie Pavements. The regular monthly meeting of the Twenty-ninth Ward Taxpayers' Association was held last night in the office of the Flatbush Water Works Company, Lenox road and Flatbush avenue. Henry A. Meyer presided and R.

G. Hawthorne recorded. The Chairman stated that In regard to railroad facilities; he believed the residents of the ward were perfectly satisfied with the present service of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit system. F. H.

Kenny thought some action should be taken by the association towards securing the flagging of the sidewalks on Rogers avenue so that the children attending the public school on that street would not be compelled to walk on the car tracks in bad weather. The principal of the school," he said, "has told me that the condition of the sidewalks affected the attendance." Alderman James H. Mclnnes said an ordinance could be passed by the Common Council compelling property holders to have the sidewalks flagged. But," he said, "If the owners will do it themselves instead of leaving it to the city to take hold of, It can be done at half what It would cost the city to do It." Mr. Bassett said he understood the paving of Rogers avenue had not been established and perhaps that was why it was thought Inadvisable to compel the flagging of the sidewalks.

After more discussion, a motion was carried that the Secretary of the association write to the Department of Highways, requesting that the grade on Rogers avenue be established between East Broadway and Wlnthrop street. Alderman Mclnnes made an Interesting address in regard to the opening of new streets. I am," he exclaimed, in favor of opening Bedford avenue' and any other streets, provided the property holders on the line of the openings favor the improvement, but not otherwise, and I think that In regard to Bedford avenue, as the expense will be very heavy, the city should pay from twenty to thirty per cent, of the cost." Mr. Bassett moved that Alderman Mclnnes be requested to favor the opening of any streets that would favor the new sew erage systrtn. The motion was carried.

The subject of duplicate street names was next vigorously discussed, and it was resolved that the matter should come up at the next meeting of the association, and that all interested be invited to attend, so that arguments pro and con could be heard. John Gledhill called attention to the miserable condition of Fort Hamilton avenue, and said he understood the Park Commissioner was In favor of the street being improved, but could do nothing because of a lack of funds. A committee of three, consisting of John Gledhill, F. W. Holmes and R.

O. Haw thorne, was appointed, on motion, to wait on the Park Commissioner and get further Information. On motion, Alderman Mclnnes was made an honorary member of the association, and a vote of thanks was extended to him for his efforts to secure Improvements, and for looking after the interests of the Twenty-ninth Ward generally. On motion, the following were appointed a committee to nominate officers for the as sociation for the ensuing yearl D. M.

Kurtz, John C. Gledhill, Edward M. Bassett, C. 8. Scrven and F.

H. Kenny. ENGINEER HOWELL DEAD. Chief of Steam Engineering Staff at Navy Yard Stricken at His Desk. Chief Engineer C.

P. Howell, who was attached to the department of steam engineering at the Navy Yard, died suddenly while at work at his desk 1n the yard yesterday afternoon. Death was due to apoplexy. The deceased was 19 years old and held the rank of Commander In the United States Navy. He had been at the yard for a number of years.

The body was removed to his mfe home on Flushing avenue. The ferryboat Chicago, of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, which was run down and sunk by a steamer In the North River a few weeks ago, was towed to the Navy Yard yesterday afternoon by the Chapman-Merrttt Company's tug and placed In dry dock No. 8, where she will be thoroughly overhauled and repaired. Benjamin Miller, 42 years old, a laborer, residing at 24 Vernon avenue, while working on a new building at Twenty-third, street and Avenue yesterday afternoon fell from a ladder, and fractured his collarbone and left shoulder. He was attended by Ambulance Surgeon Gosman, of the Kings County Hospital, and taken home.

in Tecks, Bows and Windsors, plain and fancy colors, extra good quality; 2 Jo each. (2.1 flnor.i Sixth Avenue, 20th Young Luca Charged With Man slaughter Among Them. WILL BE HARD TO CONVICT HIM. SECOND OFFENSE CALLED INTO PLAY JOHNSON'S SWINDLE. Frank Lewis Had a Plea of Not Guilty Entered to Charge of IGw'der Another Case.

August Luca, the fifteen-year-old boy who Is charged with stabbing Theodore Cockfalr, another boy, In a fight on November 16 last, has been lndlct-ed for manslaughter In the second dlegee, and was arraigned In the County Court before Judge Asplnall this morning. He pleaded not guilty to the indictment and was released under $2,500 bonds, which were given some time ago. Luca's case is a very hard one. He is the son of Grocer I.uca, who was murdered by Mcllvalne some years ago, Mcllvaine subsequently being convicted of the murder and executed. He says the; boys In his neighborhood were continually tormenting him because he wore clothes slightly better than their dress.

They called him "dude" and various cither names disagreeable to boyhood, flnd when they got the chance they assaulted him. He says that on the dav that Cockfalr was hurt a crowd of boys gathered around him and a friend who was with him, and they had to fight or be hurt. Luca has said that he did not cut the Cockfalr boy, although he did have a knife in his hand. It will probably be difficult to convict him. George W.

Johnson, alias John Thomp son, alias Frank Wilson, was arraigned in the County Court this morning, on an indictment charging him with grand larceny in the second degree as a second offense. This is the first time that the second offense law has been called Into play In a long time in this county. Johnson, however, is regarded as a very slick Individual, and a dangerous criminal. He has a pleasing address and is evidently an educated man. He pleaded not guilty to the Indictment and remanded for trial.

The man who made the against Johnson was Frank L. Townsend, the paying teller of the Brooklyn Trust Company, out of whom Johnson got JK0 by a very simple and correspondingly clever scheme. Johnson called at the Trust Company on September 15 last and was Introduced to Mr. Townsend by Clinton L. James, a Montague street real estate dealer.

He told Mr. Townsend that he had an account in the Hudson Trust and Savings Institution of Hoboken, but that he Intended to come to Brooklyn to live and to establish a medical practise here, and therefore he desired to give up his New Jersey bank and make the Brooklyn Trust Company his bank. He drew a check for $3,000 on the Hudson Trust and Savings Institution. The next day he returned to the trust company and drew a check for $360, which was rjonored by the paying teller on the strength of the $3,000 check on the Nerw Jersey bank, iwhlch had been deposited the day before. Mr.

Johnson disappeared with his $350, and the $3,000 deposited in the New Jersey bank proved fictitious. Johnson was traced, captured and Indicted. The Indictment charges as a basis for the second offense count that on February 11, 1897, he was convicted of grand larceny before Juirtlce Cowing In the New- York General Sessions, and the police say he Is a well-known and very clever crook. If he Is convicted of the offense for which he Is now held. It will go very hard with Him.

Frank Lewis was arraigned this morning before Judge Asplnall on an Indictment for murder In the first degree. It Is alleged that In a laborers' row on November 13 last he stabbed Edward Eago with a knife and Injured Ergo so badly that he died the next day. A plea of not guilty was entered for Lewis and he was remanded to await trial. Patrick Allen and James Benson were arraigned on an Indictment charging them with malicious Injury to a telegraph wire In violation of Section 639 of the penal code. It Is alleged that the men tapped a.

wire for the purpose of stealing returns! from the race tracks tn order to beat the pool rooms. Both pleaded not guilty. Fulton Gallatin MBS. "SAM" DEVEBE DIVOBCED. Other Cases Disposed of by Justice Gaynor in the Supreme Court.

Justice Gaynor, of tho Supreme Court, heard testimony in several undefended divorce cases this morning. Josephine De Vere, of 35 Suydam street, who was mar ried to Samuel De Vere, known to the vaudeville stage as Sam DeVere, in 18C2, asked for an absolute divorce from him. Louis -M. Fry, of 301 Pulaski street, a theatrical manager, testified that the defendant has lived on the Eastern Parkway, near Elmwood avenue, for the last four years with a woman who Is known as his wife, but who Is not the plaintiff in the action. Does Mr.

De Vere take this woman with him on the road asked counsel. He does." And Is she known there as his wife?" "She Is." Other testimony was given to show that De Vere is living on the Eastern Parkway with the woman spoken of, and Justice Gaynor said he would grant the decree. James W. Rldgway appeared to look out for the interests of Mr. Do Vere in the matter of allmonw, and said he wuld confer with the plaintiff's counsel, and he thought they could come to an amicable arrangement In the matter.

The suggestion regarding all-allmony, and said he would confer with before the signing of the decree. Jacob Esslg got his marriage to Amelia Esslg annulled on the ground that when he married her she had a husband living. Frederick Mahler, of 94 Ralph street, went on the stand, and testified he was the husband of the defendant when she was married to Esslg In December, 1898. Mahler got a divorce from his wife about a month ago on account of her relations with Esslg. Esslg testified that when he was married to the defendant he was not aware that she had a husband living.

HE SMILED AND SHE SMILED. And Just for That, Stella Harris Says, His Wife Threatens Her Life. Here Is a story of vitriol and knives and Jealousy, a pretty young woman and a good looking, but flirty husband. Stella Harris Is the name of the young woman. She lives with her mother, at .06 Decatur street.

She appeared this morning in the dates Avenue Police Court, and appealed to Magistrate Worth for protection against another young woman, named Mrs. Emma Bennington, of 649 Fifty-eighth street, who. she said, had threatened to throw vitriol in her face and cut her heart out with a knife, for alienating the affections of her husband. She met Bennington, she aayi four years ago. when he waa a car conductor.

He used to smile at her and she smiled back, but she was a girl of four-teen then, In short dresses. Stella's mother. Mrs. "Rebecca Harris, said that her daughter could not go out olone on the street for fear of meeting the bcllgerant Mrs. Bennington.

Mrs. Bcnnlng, ton denied that she threatened the girl or mennt her any harm. "if there Is any more talk about vitriol throwing or killing. I ll surely send you to JbII," said the Magistrate. "I will adjourn the case until the twenty-eighth Inst." "What's that for?" demanded Xrs.

Bennington. "To make sure that you behave ymiraeir, replied the Magistrate..