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11 EFfEfilflli George A. Miller, Chairman. Firemen Respond to the Alarm Must Not Hang Pictures Provided by Central Board in Offices. Unexpected Action Taken Today by tne Nassau County Legislators. A Doctor's Office Was Moved I.

Last Night to Block an Applicant. Residents of Second Ward But the Work Which Is Done Does Not Show at Present. jn Their Dress Suits. Frederick M. Welsh, Clerk Committees.

Unanimous in Favor of It. THOUSANDS WITNSSTHE BLAZE Th Property Wag Recently Purchased THEY BELONG IN CLASS ROOMS. FISHER'S ISLAND HEARD FROM. E. V.

WILLIS DEMANDS SEAT. FRIENDS OF LICENSE WORKING. DIFFER ON CENTRAL STATION SEWER BEING CONSTRUCTED. Commissioner Mathot Cannot Become Reconciled to the Very Limited Powers of the Board of Which -Ha Is an Honored Member. Wants to Build Improved Road Under Higbie-Armstrong Law Application Is Favored, and a Committee Proceeds to Look Over Ground.

Action Taken Approving of Stat Aid in th Construction of Highways Throughout ths County-Other Hatters Brought Before the Board. Saloons Have Trouble in Securing Consents of Property Owners Friends of License Are Conducting tho Warfare Question of Inches. People Not Only Want the Improve ment, but They Want It Quick-Would Greatly Aid the Development of the Second Ward. First Caisson Sunk a Few Days Af and Plant Being Now Erected to Supply It With Air-Dangers of the Workmen. by the Patchogue Manufacturing Company, and Was Unoccupied at the Time of the Fire.

THE BROOKLYN TIMES, TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 1903. Inllil DESTROYS 1SN OLD MILL IEMK 'nilQYil II 1II1S INI. II WEI Iti if ill 1 BEIl II OPINIONS I00CHING III If! II fl 11 ill IS II IB Hi III RIVERHEAD, L. April 21. -War has LONG ISLAND CITY, L.

April (Special to th Brooklyn TlmM.) Tjhe prominent residents and business men (Special to tnft Brooklyn Tlmei.) MINEOLA, L. Apfil M. Vin FLUSHING, L. April adjourned meeting of the Forty-third District School Board was held late yesterday afternoon, at the Morris Building, Main street. President William H.

Thornbury was in the chair, and the following Commissioners were present: Messrs. Ketcham, Hendriakson, Mathot and Renwick. District Superintendent John J. Chickerlng was also In atetndance. Commissioner Mathot, as usual, enlivened the meeting with his sarcastic remarks about the power of the local Board.

In his opinion the local Board has little Influence witli mutters relating to local school affairs, and he and his co-workers are only ijirureheads. Secretary Ketcham read the minutes of the previous meeting, which were approved. Communication was received from Principal Charles J. Jennings, of the Jamaica High School, culling attention to the fact that while there were 1,015 students registered in his school, In 1898, there are now 1,616, which shows, said Principal Jennings, that if the school authorities intend to meet the annual Increase of pupils In Jamaica, they must provide accommodations for more than 100 new students a year. School Superintendent William H.

Maxwell wrote that the complaint made against the water supply system In School No. 25, Head of the Vlelgh, had been investigated and as the improvements needed would cost a great deal It was recommended that this RIVERHEAD, L. April had been predicted In the Brooklyn Times, the Suffolk County Board of Supervisors, organized yesterday by electing George A. Miller, of East Hamilton, Chairman, and Frederick M. Welsh, of Patchogue, Clerk.

There were Bcverarl- other candidates for Clerk, but tho Democratic majority settled the matter In cuueus before they entered the Supervisors room. Carll 8. Duryoa, of Babylon, wn," looking for the plum. Say-vllle had a uandltlutc in the person of Frederick Edwards, a young Democrat. His name was presented by Supervisor Hauser.

Daniel R. Young and James Ti Walsh, of Kiverhead, were looking around for the Job. but when Chairman Milter arrived from East Hampton, It soon- became apparent that he was very much In favor of the reelection of F. M. Welsh.

Supervisor Lister, of Southampton, was Inclined to be guided by hrs neighbor from East Hampton town. Supervisor Doily, of Babylon, and Supervisor Smith, of Smithtown. I.oth are said to have favored Welsh's re-, rtlon, while Supervisor Arthur, of Huntington, came to town without any particular candidate. When the caucus met the members of the old Board at once made it known that thev desired Welsh retained as Clerk. All the other candidates were put down as good fellows, and the caucus soon decided In favor of Welsh.

Various excuses were given by the defeated aspirants and their friends as to why Welsh won the prize again. The leaders In Riverhead said that It araa ih. been declared against the extra saloons which It has been proposed to open In this town, on May 1, when the dry spell of two years' duration Is put to an end. This fight against additional saloons and places for (lisitcnalnif llouid refreshments Is not be ing conducted by the anti-saloon people, but strange to relate, it Is the friends of license that are interesting themselves in the matter, because, as they declare, they are fearful that more saloons will mean that the people will again be down on the liquor traffic two years from now, and that then the town will eo dry. Efforts are being made to block some of the applicants from obtaining liquor tax Places that have not maintained a hotel during the two years past, and that previously had a license are obliged to obtain consents now in order to start up business again.

Some of those who had a licence two years ago, have not conducted a hotel ince. 'Ihty hotels then more for the convenience of getting a license, because there were no saloon licenses in this town, i mnkes it iiei for Yetter Moore, corner of Griffin avenue and Railroad ave-" Divi-I iriman. Main street; Mueller's place, on Peconlc avenue, to secure consents. i-ast evening a doctor's office was moved to another building, in order that D. Sandman should be euchred out of a liquor tax certificate.

Sandman had sold liquor In River-head for eighteen years. When the town went dry he moved to Manorville to open a supply station. He previously had a hotel license. Next door, the two buildings joining each other, Is the residence of Dr. J.

H. Benjamin. More than a year ago, Dr. Benjamin converted an adjoining property into a modern office building, and fitted up for hlmsetr an omce there. Dr.

Benjamin, now-ever, h.vl nrtV entirely dispensed wllh his flee In his dwelling, and so last night, that there miglft be no question upon this point. Dr. Benjamin removed everything from his old office into the new building-, and in re ply to questions this morning, he stated that he should never give his consent to have a saloon next door to him. "I have had it there for years, and will not have it again if I can prevent It." The veranda of Dr. Benjamin's house adjoins the front stoop of Sanriman place.

Dr. Benjamin contend-that his nlace is now an exclusive dwelling There is another dwelling within 200 feet of Sandman, and that Is Mrs. Hannah Ben-Jamin's. on Main street. It is stated that Mrs.

Benjamin will not consent to any sa loon. These are tne only two dwellings witn-in the 200 feet limit, and It Is necessary that the applicant shall have consents of two-thirds of owners of dwellings within that instance. Next door to Yetter Moore, on Griffin avenue, is the rectory of Grace Epls copal Church, and across the street, is dwelling house. John J. Sullivan, riiD de sires to onen a saloon on Main i also meeting with opposition.

There is dwelling on Romoke avenue, directly ir from of his oronertv. This dwelling owned by the estate of the late J. Henry Perkins, and is occupied by T. I. Thonasson.

Several times recently the distance from entrance to entrance of the two places been measurer, and it down to a of Inches. John H. Perkins, one of the executors of the estate, says that a saloon can never have the consent of that property so long as he has anything to say. Lust eve-nine Daniel R. Young, a surveyor, measured th.

rllslnnee for the Perkins estate, and af terward Informed a Times man that the rtlsiwnee from Sullivan's front door to thi door casing on Perkins' house, was 199 feet and 5 inches. Taking this as the distance. Sullivan's license would be blocked, as this Is the onlv dwelling within distance ana consent would be absolutely necessary. The law says as to distance "from nearest entrance to nearest entrance." and Sullivan claims that measure should he taken from middle of door of dwelling, which would give him a few inches over the limit The property owned by Frank Mueller, on Peconlc avenue, previously uBed for a saloon, is also said to be In trouble. The place has since been used for a store.

Mueuer in fnrmari Dr Hou-n. who has the second story that his quarters would be wanted by May 1. and afterwnrd told the doctor that he wn not absolutely sure that he wanted them. Muller's place Is said to be less than 200 feet from Dr. Benjamin's place, measured In an air line from entrance to entrance.

The troubles of the saloon men are being watched with a great deal of Interest and considerable anxiety. Pressure is being brought by people who favor simply a strict hotel license, against the opening of additional saloons here. "HIS LAST CHANCE." Hollis Players Club Enact a Comedy at Association Hall. TAM atpa Anril 21. The Hollis Play ers' Clirb appeared at Association Hall In.t niffht ard produced a three-act comedy entitled "His Last Chance." The audience was the largest ever gathered In ihe hall at a similar entertainment, and certainly one of tho pnthusiastic.

The proceeds were for the benefit of Mary Immaculate Hospital and a snug sum was realized. The play Is unspeakably funny. A snccee-skin of odd situations arising out of the mNiia nf coniDlfcations Involved keep the au ditors constantly on the qui vlve. and interest Is held to the end. The presentation was spirited and In a large measure exempt from those trying shortcomings, which, as a rule, characterize amateur effort.

The distribution of characters was as follows: John Stevenson, from India, Joshua T. Butler Robert Joy (alias Lighthearti, his nephew. F. Lester Alexander Dr. Paul Potter, of New York.

Charles T. Freude Sam Buttons, the Irrepressible. Brutus Farner Knt littlft ioker Elinor B. Walters Alice the doctor's wife. C.

Butler': Mary, the Maid -ana a. The Baby, a pern in pottery By Herself Barnev. the gardener Out of Sight The enunciation on the part of each was commendable feature, every word being heard with distinctness in every part of the hall, and the lineswere well studied. The costumes were admirable, and the seen ry credit to the dramatic usefulness of Association Hail. Orchestral music wa rendered under ihe direction of V.

L. Nagle. After the piny the floor was cleared and a dance rounded out a very delightful evening. The affair was managed by the Woman's Auxlllarv Committee, wnicn comprises Mrs. Philip M.

Wood, Mrs. Henri M. Auger. Mrs. Mary l2 Conklin.

Mrs. Oakley Ketcham. Mrs. J. W.

Bartholf. Mrs. Edward T. Jones. Mrs.

Peter Kouwenhoven, Mrs. Gilbert Say res. Flushing Carpenters Strike. FLC8HING. L.

April carpenters who are members of the Carpenters and Joiners Union. No. 714. Flushing, went on a strike yesterday, because the bosses refused to grant them an increase of waes and shorter hours. The members have established their headquar ters at the uroaaway L.yoeum.

ana Messrs. p. Anderson. J. H.

Van DeWnter and John Cadoo eon st it ute the strike com mlttee. The committee explained last evening, that the union demanded thttt the men receive a minimum rate of S3.ro per day for an eight-hour day. with half holiday on Haturdiiy, forty-four hours constituting a week's pay. For work over time and Saturdays and legal holidays, the union says the men must be paid double time. Flushing carpenters have been receiving per day for an eight hour day, with no half holiday on Saturdav.and forty-eight hours have constituted a week's work.

Under tho former rates thwaulary was Si 8 per week, and under new rate $19.36 is demanded for less working time. The builders who had not consented sign the agreement up to last night, were Joseph Fowler. Q. A. Cooper.

John Simmons, John Dayton O. A. Warfleld. William Wagner and William Haak. Sewing and Cooking Lessons.

FAR ROCKAWAY. L. 1. Aorll 21. In struction In sewing is now being given in fourth, fifth and sixth grades in the public school here.

The lessons art given once a week by a special teacher. A kitchen is being made ready and when finished instruction In cooklnsr will be riven to the nuplls the seventh and eighth grades. Tf van want a 1ean. newsr naner foe mar fam Work on the new viaduct bridge between Vernon avenue, this city, and Manhattan avenue, Greenpolnt, has reached a stage that hile considerable progress is being made 4t dees not show. There were many things to do before the actual building of the steel structure could begin.

In the first place buildings had to be rased to tne grounu and that has progressed to a point where only one structure stands in the way. It Is a two-story Dnca ounuing bi me cwn of Vernon avenue and Third street, this ty. and the work of tearing it aown win hpi-in about Mav 1. It was left intact ow- Inn; to the occupants having some Important contracts to fill, and it being Impossible for thern to secure another place here. A new store is being erected and will be ready in short time.

Another feature of the preliminary work is the building of a new sewer along Vernon avenue, from the creek edge to Fourth street. The old sewer was In the way of the piers for the viaduct and besides a larger one was needed to drain the excavations that must be made for the piers. A twenty-four inch pipe is being laid and the wr.rk has been finished from the creek to the I Island Railroad crossing, between First street and Borden avenue. When the sewer is completed the work on the viaduct piers will start. The first caisson was sunk a few days ago on the Greenpolnt side.

The machin--ery to operate it and furnish the air for the men is being put up. The air pressure must eaual the water pressure and two big engines are needed. The greatest care has to be. exercised In erecting this plant as it must operate without the chance of an Accident. Two caissons will be put down on each side of the creek as the piers for the bridge a vorv soHdtauodatlonm The soundings made Indicate that the exca vation will be very deep oeiore a suitaDie bottom will be found.

Layers of concrete will first be put down and on top of that the masonry will rest. There are two sets of piers for the bridge. One set is composed of the solid masonry on which the bie arms will rest when tBay are down in position, and the other set of piers must take up the weight when the arms are open for a vessel to pass. These latter piers win nave sptie foundations wnicn will be driven to a great depth and cut oft twenty-seven feet below low tide. The ma sonry to rest on the spiles will be built without the, aid of caissons, and It Is called 'outside work by the bridge builders.

It expected that tt will take several months complete the first set of piers, but the second can be constructed In much shorter time So far as the bridge proper is concerned can bp nut up in a short time as the carts will be shipped here all complete. The steel for the viaduct will come the same way, but there is much masonry to be built at the shfre ends of the viaduct on both sides. Durlns? the hours that men will work in th" caissons the greatest care must x- ercised hy the captains of craft passing up and down the creek. Should any vessel strike the caisson or any of the timbers protecting it. sorloua loss of life must fol- ow.

In order to prevent any such disss- ter the builders have left intact thm nM centre pier of the bridge. This pier baa bpen braced up and the channel next to the caisson will be closed to navigation while mc men are at worn on tne roundatlons. The only danger that can now menace them p.jmc boat breaking from a tow or crowdinp in the rush hours of traffic on rhA creek. If any craft is pushed into the floats the closed channel trouble will follow. The old central pier will not be removed until the work on tho bridge piers is completed, and there is no further need for such a suardlan.

It will probably be the last thin? removed after all the piers and shore foundations are completed and the steel work well advanced. It is estimated by the entrinccrs of the bridge department that with favorable conditions and no serious accidents the new bridge will be ready for operation In eighteen months' time. The company holding the contract has secured ground on Borden avenue beyond the railroad crossing, and enclosed It with a high fence, and erected a store house in one corner. In this yard the steel parts for Ir-ldge and viaduct will be stored as fast as they arrive from the foundries. AMATETJBS PRESENT "PHTAF0BE" Opera Produced for Benefit ot Cedar-hurst Athletic Club.

LAWRENCE, L. April 2L-Th new Firemen's Hall was taxed to Its utmost cai paclty last night by an enthusiastic audience which gathered to witness an enjouable production of the on.Ta. "Plnnf-ir. H.r v. horal Inlon of St.

Rose of Lima's Church, of Rockaway Beach. The performance was given for the benefit of the Cedarhurst Athletic Club. Followina- the one AanMnm enjoyed. The cast of characters was as Right Hon. Sir Jos.

Porter. Joseph' Brown T. Jonn McMahon iiV.deye Charles Rlchey Bill Bobstar ob Becket Gi.ani, Sergeant of Marines. J. H.

Perdue Josephine Mrs. Henrv Hebe Mrs Peter nrlrln Little Thomaj A CMHeeple WILLS PROBATED IN SUFFOLK. Mrs. Mary A. Smith, of St.

James, Left Estate Valued at $22,000. the late Mrs. Mury Augusta Smith, of St. James, was probated yesterday. The estate is valued at All real estate Is given to Li son.

Supervisor Edw.jrd H. L. Smith All personal property Is given to her eon," Ldward L. Smith, witn a proviso that he distribute the same among the other children of testatrix, according to her instructions, and as previously agreed. This is the reason that the other children are not mentioned in the will.

The executors are Edward H. L. Smith and Elliott W. Smith The will of the late Sophia J. Wicks of Bay Shore, leaves an estate of $5,400, all of which is given to Mary E.

Perrin, daughter who is also the executrix. The will of the late Emllous Jarvls, of Huntington, disposes of an estate estimated I15.0UO. Teh widow, Louisa Jarvls, is given one-third of all real and Dersonal solutely, as is also the use ef the remaining or aeattt residue to go to his ann. e. Jarvls.

The executor is Douglass Conklin The will of the late Susie H. Costa of Greenoort. leaves 12.000. all tn her hn.hinj Charles W. Costa, who Is also the NATURAL BRIDGE FOUNDATIONS.

LONG ISLAND CITY. L. Anrll Few of the thousands of persons interested tho building of the Blackwell's Island Bridge know that there is a natural atlon for the big piers of masonry on the Long Island side. Blackwell's Island rests almost entirely upon rock. The ledges are those that extend beneath the waters of Hell Gate and which cost the National Government millions to blast away.

Branches extend under the East channel to the Long isiana Blue unu in xsuruen wooas, tne Ravenswood section, there is a small-nixed ledge of rock. It is a species of aranltn. and thousands of paving blocks have been rrom it. When the bridge builders begaa to excavate for the two piers of masonry on this side they did not go down tar before they struck rock. The surface first unearthed was not hard enough to sustain the weight the piers, but it did not take long; pa put away, and solid rock Was found.

It is due to. this natural foundation thet piers on this side have made such rapid progress. The one on the west side of Blackwell's Island was the first started, and that the Ravenswood shore is practically com-nleied. The inner pier or anchorage, as it termed, is very solid in appearance. At each end there is a sort of room with a doorway that is reached by several stone steps.

This room or apartment on each side the arch seems to be ery high and has window in it. Just inside the doorwavs bo seen yellow enameled bricks. Indicating that the Interior finish Is of the best. PATCHOGUE, L. April 21.

At 9 o'clock last evening the old west mill, on West Main street, was totally destroyed by lire. The mill was unoccupied at the time and as recently purchased by the Patchogue auracturing company, the property upon in ii- sioua adjoining meir property on Mum street. The Patchogue Fire Department and the hose companies from the lace mills responded to the alarm, and saved many of the adjoining buildings that caught nre. Many oi tne members oi tne com Danles ran to the Are In their dress suits. there being several social functions going on, one at Sorosls Club rooms, and another Foresters Hall.

The mill destroy ed by nre was abandoned a few months ago, and lately boys In that section of the town had used It In which to enjoy a quiet game of craps, and It Is thought that from matches carried by the boys, or from lighted cigarettes, the building caught Are. Fully two thousand people witnessed the Are, the names Deing seen irom miles arouna. HUNTINGTON'S CELEBRATION. General Meeting of Committees to Be Held on Friday Evening. HUVl'INGTON, L.

April several committees of the Two Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration Association of the town of Huntington are getting actively at work In preparation for the celebration on July 4. Beiore Friday eaeh separate committee Is expected to have met ami laid out its individual work. All are to report at a general meeting at the village court room, wheu estimutes uf the cost of the celebration are to be handed in. At Friday evening's meeting it Is hoped that representatives from all parts of the original "town of Huntington; Including what Is now the town of Uabylon as well as the present town of Huntington, will be present. MAYOR ASHBRIDGE AT BAYSIDE.

Philadelphia's Chief Magistrate Likes the Place. BAVSTnE Anrll M. 0. Ash bridge, of Pntladelphla. expects to spend the coming summer In Buyside.

He was Here yesterday as a guest of Frederic A. Storm, who is a son oi congressman Btorm. sir atorm is the owner of considerable real estate in this vicinity and the was looking around for a place tnat woutn suit mm as a summer residence. There were several Places that struck his fancy and he is now securing ehoit options on theiu In order to get place that wilt be pleasing to the members of his family. Last year there wore a number of Philadelphia and putsourg famines wno summerea nere.

Mrs. Ashbridge vn-ited them and became charmed with the locality. Hhe has persuaded her husbaud to come here this summer. D. L.

BAYLIS IBJUKED. A Huntington Business Man Hurt in a Runaway Accident. HfTNTTNflTON. April M. Daniel L.

Buylis. treasurer of the Huntington Lumber and Coal company, was seriously nurt oy oeing thrown from his wagon on Main street last evening. He was returning home from the East End. when his horse was frightened near the Nathan Hale Memorial drinking fountain. The harness broke.

Mr. Basils lost control of the horse, his carriage struck another In front of T. F. Houdder's shop and Mr. iteylls was thrown to the hard roadbed.

He stiuok on the book of his head and concussion of the-broln resulted. He partially regained consciousness last evening after being taken to his home, but his condition was considered serious. ROW US A SALOON. In Which Raines Law Sandwiches Were Used as Missiles. LONG ISLAND CITT.

L. L.Aprll 21. Raines law sandwiches figured as missiles In a little disturbance that occurred in Quinn'B saloon, corner of Vernon avenue nnd Fifth street, at 1:45 o'clock this morn-in gr- James McNamara, bartender In the place, was arrested on a charge of violating the excise lfLIY Several young men In the place got skylarking, and finally used the lunch and sandwiches to throw at each other. The bartender claimed that he was not doing busl-ness. and only opened the door to put the younff men out.

Hempstead Board of Health. The final meeting of the Town Board of Health of 1902. and organisation of the new Board, was held yesterday afternoon at the Town Hall, Supervisor Glrdell V. Brower, 1.1 1 ti cr a .1 all miimhii.i nrMpnt. I 1 1 ,1 Ins Health Officer William H.

Rhame. M. and cltlsen member, J. Wesley Southard The old Board received a report from Health Officer Rhame. who stated that he had three or four complaints made to him.

One was from Thomas W. Hewlett against Charles Skinner, at Lynbrook. Mr. Skinner, the health officer said, had dug out In the rear of a new store building ho was erecting and the place was in a bad condition from water standing. The health officer said all of Lynbrook was In bad condition from high springs.

Mr. Skinner had promised to Improve conditions complained or. Anoiner compiaini was irom frank Wortman, of Baldwin, against the pond of j. i. uiover, wnicn nooaea nis wortman si The health officer said there were three ponds belonging to Glover.

He had ordered a board taken off the south pond dam to lower water In Wortman's cellar. This was none ana tne next aay ne had a complaint from a Mr. McCnuley. that the west pond was dry. Then the health officer ordered new gates put In so that all the ponds could keep flooded and not overflowing.

The health officer read a communication from Wheeler Glover, of Baldwin, about digging trenches In the salt meadows. Dr. Rhame said If the Board had any money It had better dig the trenches to kill off mosquitoes. The communication was placed on tile. A complaint of C.

E. Fyle against Luke Killseman, of Cedarhurat, was left with the health officer. After the 1903 Board had adjourned sine die. the new Board chose Supervisor Brower temporary Chairman, and Town Clerk Weeks, temporary Secretary. J.

Wesley Southard, of Seaford, was reelected cltlsen member and Dr. William H. Rhame. of Wantagh, was re-elected health officer. They will serve for two years.

The salary of the health officer was fixed at U50 per year. Supervisor Brower was made President of the Board, and Town Clerk H. Luther Weeks, permanent Secretary. Justices Jay and Tat em were appointed a committee to revise the rules and regulations of the Boari The stated meeting day of the new Board month! thlr1 Mon(SaJr FREE LECTURES TO-NIGHT. "The Literature of the South." hv If Hmlly F.

Gregory: Public School No. Sycamore avenue and Lake street. Corona, West Coast of South America" bv Mr. Ernest C. Rost; School No.

20 01 $SS Iff Cn'n "treet- 'hlng. 'The Message of the Flowers." br Silas H. Berry; Publlo School No. 47. HlllSde end Union avenues, Jamaica.

L. (Illustrated! "Berlin and Military Uf. Gerrnany by Prof. Henry Zlck; St. Mary's rScinm Hall.

117 Fifth street, 'Long Island cnTm-lustrated). Collision on Jamaica Avenue. JAMAICA. L. April ear No.

7M at clock yesterday afternoon collided with a team of horses and truck at Jamaica and Wyekoff -avenues, owned by John Donaldson, of Oak street, Richmond Hill, driven by an Italian, name unknown. No one was Injured, but one of the horses was hurt so badly that It had to be shot. of the Second Ward, Queens Borough, are all heartily in favor of free postal delivery, and think it should come at once; but they dirt as to where the central station should ItM lo -ated. The uuinioriH of some of thp residents and business rru-n of the ward are as follows Flanagan. President of the Young Men's Club, of f.orona, said: "We should have It.

One reason alune we will be positive of getting all our letters, wnicn is sornetning am not sure or to-aay As to th(- central statioriI prefer Long island ity by all muans. would gtt earlier and more deliveries, and the office is run upon a good system; thrrefore. it woulJ give us better facilities and service. I do not sc-e where Flushing an class in any way wun umg island City. W.

McDonald, manager of H. S. John son Drug Company, at Elrnhurst, said: "We ought to have It by all means. It is quite a trip tor me rrom my place to tne post office to see if there is any mail. The Second Ward is now getting to be thickly popu lated, and that alone would warrant it.

Long Ismnd City would give us more deliveries and better service as a central station. It is more direct and could reach the people a great deal quicker." William Johnson, of Johnson Berntson, builders, in Corona, said: "We are entitled to free delivery. It Is a nuisance to me to trot down to the post offe for my letters. As to the central station, better service could be got from Long Island City, and I think more deliveries, which would be prompt in reaching us. I hear a great deal of talk of Flushing as the central station.

I cannot agree to that as Long Island City Is a direct route to Corona, and that, of course, means everything." m. Pagan, gentlemen furnishing house in Mn gpeth u-J MI 1 wi IKfee-ar -geod--tftrmH for all the residents of the village far and near. More system. We are living in Greater New York then give us what a city calls for. Long Island City.

I think, is the best place for a central station. It is more direct, and their service without a doubt is far superior to Flushing. Mr. Lake, of Lake Bock, the leading undertakers in Corona, said: "Free delivery Is a very good thing for the people. It is also a step forward, and an excellent Improvement, which is something (his town cannot get enough of.

As to the central station I could not give a decided answer, as I am not well enough posted on that." H. Wiebalk. a grocer of Maspeth, said: "I think free delivery Is very good. It will save the people a great many steps which to me look unnecessary. I think for this place Flushing would be the most desirable place for the central station.

although Brooklyn is a direct route from this village. When Flushing gets everything In working order. I think she would be apt to treat us the best, and her service will be greatly improved." J. Young, proprietor of stationery store In Corona, said "I don't see how It will benefit Ihe people very muh. It will certainly change hi r.gs considerably In the geographlca 1 centre of Cororui.

It will be a good move for the residents living on Corona Heights, about two mfles away from the post office. Free delivery will hurt all the property in vnhi-tlon in the presenb business section of the village. The business portion will move up north, near the Jackson avenue line, where trolley cars and easv connection decide a ense. The central station should be Flushing. Bett-r service and more deliveries will come from that office." Adam Kisiclewskl.

real estate and Insur ance of Maspeth. said: Let tree delivery come ns quickly as It ran it will not lake up my time chasing down to the post office. Another point is that we tvfll have a better nvsipm send nwav durlnz a vear a great deal of money to all parts of the old countrv. and at times wnon went oown the post office between 12 and 1 P. with money orders, they refuse to take them, and tell me to come around in a more suitabit time Brooklvn should be the central of fice.

Maspeth is a direct route to Brooklyn and not alone will the service be better from there and more deliveries, but the mall will be safer. One cannot teil to-day ftr he will get a letter to-day or two d.ivs later. There is no system in that, and If Erooklyn had charge, things would soon be straightened out. C. Burnhardt.

of Corona, said: "It will be an excellent thing for the residents living some distance from the post office. Flushing should be the central station. Not alone will It give us better service, but with the lists for examination for clerks and carriers Flushing will give our boys a chance for an appointment. Long Island City has a big Hst now. while Flushing has none." C.

De Witt, lawyer, or rcimnurst, said: tt vprv eood There are many reasons why we should have it which need no explanation. Long Island City would make the best central station. Better service and more deliveries could be got from there than Flushing." OBITUARY. BARYLON. L.

April 21 Israel Oakley Smith, a well-known and Mgrhly esceenrxl resilient of this place, diet! yesterday at Ms home on Simon street, aged 81 years of Britfht's disease, alter a short Illness, ine deeeaseit was a native of iJayport, being born on the pla.ee occupied in later years by William H. Foster, of Produce Exchange fame. He was the oldest son of the late Henrv nnd Rnrah J. Weeks, a well-known resident of this section in their day. The deceased learner) the trade of a carpenter In his vouth.

as did two other of his brothers and foilowed that avocatlnA for many years. He w.is a ouiet. unobtrusive man of firm con victions, honest and Industrious, and bore the good-will of all. politically, ne was a Democrat, but never held omce. the ie ceased Is survived by oiie son.

H. T. Smith nd dmizhter. Mrs. Georee N.

Wood. An other dnne-hter. Mrs. Harrison Stellenwe'f 8ed i. month The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon.

Rev. Thomas eniine Parker, of he First Baptist Chureh will officiate and i interment will be In the family plot in the itural cemetery. PATCHOGUE, L. 1.. April 21.

Annie Robinson, wife of Philip Robinson, of Pat- choKiie, died at her home on Bay avenue cn BUnaay afternoon. ne aeceaseu was i dnutrhtr of William Searle. of Patehocue and was 22 years 8 months and 16 days of ape. Death was caused by blood polsonl.ig. The funeral was held from the First Baptist Church this afternoon, the Rev.

S. V. Robinson, the pastor of the church, conducting the services. The Interment was In Lake View Cemetery, Patchogue. IXNO ISLAND CITY, L.

April 21. The remains of Mr. Ida ecofleld, of this city, who died suddenly Saturday night at her home, were shipped to Augusta, this afternoon. Mrs. Sconeld was the wife oi W.

K. Seofleld. and she died after a few moments' Illness of heart failure. The couple had resided here for three years, coming from the South. Mrs.

Sconeld was a mem her of Grace Methodist Church, and Secre tary of the local branch of the Woman's Foreign Missionary aocieiy. tier oniy mtt-tlve In the North was a married sister, Mrs. Luther Powell, who resides In this city. Men's Night at Sorosis. PATOHOGUE, April 21.

Men's night at Sorosls drew a large gathering to the club room last evening. A lengthy and enjoyable programme was given, followed hv the serving of a dainty repast and ending with dancing. The first number, a solo by Mrs. Llda Price Losee. called forth loul applause" and an encore.

Tableaux followed In two series, the nrst, "Spring Girl, Miss Baldwin: "Summer," Miss Mae Van Dusen; "Sailor," Miss Burnham. A solo by Clarence Vrooman was greatly enjoyed. In the second series of tableaux Miss Maud Otis posed as a of the Mrs. John J. Roe.

as Miss Viola; Dean, "Gol fling." Mrs. John T. Dare sweetly rendered "Forgotten." After a mandolin duet by Miss" Mae Van Dusen and Henry Gerard, the popular little comedietta, by Edith V. Brander Matthews. "Six Cups of Chocolate," was given.

iMiss Florence Roe, as the German girl; Miss Bertha Losee, as the languid daughter of the South; Miss Lila Conklin, the outspoken New Englander. acquitted themselves most creditably, as did also Miss Blanche FMwards in the role of th? French girl; Mrs. Chauneey Howell, as Hester the Bostonian, and' Miss Carrie Vrooman as the New Yorker. TIDEWATER TRAP ROCKCO. EASTHAYEIf, CONN, i at all In cut of It the on is of a can cent, of Rockvllle Centre, was appointed ccunsel to the Board of Supervisors this morning.

The selection caused considerable surprise, as it was believed Congressman Townsend Scudder would be selected, with George Sloddart second choice. No salary van fixed for the new legal adviser, A written protest against the appointment of counsel was filled by Gtorge Wallace, of Freeport, who contended lie could find no law suthorlzlng it. I Formal demands for his seat In the BoardM was made hy Eugene V. Willis, the successful Citizens' candidate In North Hemp stead, whose eligibility was questioned, and who was temporarily debarred by court pro ceedings. No action was taken on his demand.

The Board adopted a resolution urging local rep resentatives In Senate and Assembly to urge passage of the bill advocating State support for improvement of county roads. Committees for the year were announced, and a fire district created at Farmlngdale. The next meeting will be May 4. A QUESTION OF BOTJNDABY LINE. Vista of Extended Litigation Is Opened Up.

Tcr.A'Nm pity April 21. A problem for the courts to determine Is where did old.New York City leavP off. and Long Island City begin along the East River front? This has for years been a disputed ques-iu r-hanirea In nler and bulkhead lines combined with a conflict between the maps of the Government geographical survey, and the old Harbor Commissioners leaves the question In rather 'a complicated form. i ne county line or new om Luujiij this side was always concecded to be the low water mark along this shore. That has never been disputed until an action was started In the Supreme Court to determine the ownership of certain land un der water at the foot of Jamaica avenue, Astoria.

This proceeding was institutea ny Mr Alexis C. Bowden against the City of New York. The proceeding has had several hearings before Justice Garretson. and he now has all the papers in the case for the purpose of rendering a decision. The Una of the Harbor Commissioners was always accepted as the boundary but the line is tnree leer, ouisioe or u.

The official map of New York County shows the llnp at low water mark on this side and should that prove to be the correct boundary no proceeding to condemn the lnnd under water can be started until the city gives consent to it. An interesting feature of the case Is the fact that there are several strets In thi vcity which when proceedings besih to open them and claimants appear for the land un der water, the same queslion must be pone over so that the decision in the pending ease Is of greater importance on that account. It. has been understood for years in this city that some day the courts would have to determine this very question, and that It would Involve long litigation. tne present suit was started In and the decision mnv not be accepted by the side that loses, which will mean that the case will go to the Court of Appeals.

HEMPSTEAD TOWN EOAED. Transacted Routine Business at Their Regular Meeting. HEMPSTEAD, L. I April 21. The Town Brard held its regular meeting yesterday afternoon and transacted considerable business.

All the members were present, and Supervisor Girdell V. Brower presided In approving the minutes of last week's meeting. Justice Edwin G. Wright asked to have his objection to them recorded, particularly In reference to the resolution adopted fixing salary of the Highway Commissioners at $1,200 yearly, and also in reference to the resolution concerning the audit of Counselor Ingraham's bill for over to.OOO, which it appears the Town Board did not approve or disapprove. The Justice thought the Highway Commissioners' salaries too hlgrh.

He was excused from voting on approving the minutes. The declination of Carman S. Langdon, elected Assessor on the citizens' ticket, to serve, was read and accepted. Supervisor Brower wanted to postpone action on the declination, stating that he understood Langdon was about to change his mind, and declared a motion for appointment to fill the vacancy. In favor of Joseph T.

Hall, who strved during the past two years, out of order. Justice Jay appealed from the deci sion of the chair, and the Supervisor was feiced to acknowledge his first defeat In parliamentary law in the Board. The Su pervisor was tne only member who voted in tne negative on Mr. nan appointment. The Board granted SW0 for use of the Grnnd Army posts within the town to defray if coraiion expenses.

A list of members dropped from the ac tive list of the Baldwin Fire Department was acceptea anu nieu. Justices Clowes, Wright and Jay were ap pointed Committee on Overseer of the Poor Accounts. The Board approved the bond of Snner- visor Brower. in the sum of t40.onn with Joseph Brower, John S. Church, Robert J.

Wright, Austin Cornwell, Tredwell Abrams, Thomas W. Hewlett. John Carl, and Chaun-cey Bedell, securities. Others who filed their bonds vesterrinv were the Highway Commissioners, Messrs. dei'd, Treasurer of the Greenfield Cemetery Board; C.

C. VanDeusen and Amos Williams, Overseer of the Poor; and Archer Wallace. Justice of the Peace. Frank A. Fur man's Estate.

MASPETH. L. April 21. The lato' Front A. Furman.

of this place, has left his entire estate, valued at J19.500 In personal property to his brother. William H. Furman. of Richmond Hill. The will has been n-lth Surrogate.

Mr. Furman was well-known In this section. He died while on a pleasure trip around the world with friends from New hpi. in uniij mopped on at Florida, where Furman was taken surfdeniv in decided not to continue the trip, but rejurn mo menus men went on to South Africa. The day after the party left Mr.

Furrnan'a troubles assumed a serious mm no oiiui ny nuer passed away. The following residents nf t.i.j outside of Brooklyn, appear as members of the Union League Club, of Brooklyn, In the club's annual, the year each one joined the club. alo bolnr alven: lftftft. rkwi0h t. dee.

of 8ea Cliff; 1891. Percy B. Bromfield rf Hempstead; Henry L. Palmer, of Rockvllle Centre; ISM, Earl A. Gillespie, of Wood- nnveu; icare, William JU.

wooa, of JamaicA- uimu xmi, ui tvooanaven: William Glllen, of Jamaica; Charles A. Hamilton, of Far Rockaway; William H. Holds-worth, of Rockvllle Centre: A Martin, of Brentwood: 1901. F. C.

Trmif A vreai nivw; vteorg wsnace, or FTeeport: liXtt. Charles L. Allen and John TwIm rhiiri. of Floral Park: Gilbert King Harroun, of iwtiiic v. W.

E. WOODEfID CO. BANKERS AND BROKRB. Members Msw York Ooorn. atook Kxehwn.

Broad Exchange Brawl Hw fork. Cotton, LONG ISLAND OFFICES rabvlo.n Jamaica PAUMOOUK flAHOBK SOUTHAMPTON. Dally Market Utter and Weekly Review Issued. BROOKLYN BR A INCH OFFICE, TEMPLE BAR BLOC, 44 Court St a a E. the to the in scnooi Duildlng abandoned and the children from this school be given accommodation at School No.

24, Flushing. Associate Superintendent Edward L. Stevens wrote that the Deputy Superintendent ot Buildings had reported that the Improve ment or the water system at School No. 2i would cost over The two communications were referred to tne committee on Buildings and Sites. Communication was received from Secre tary A.

Emerson JEalmaraftii Grt rtKoartr, to rne enect that Charles Hance had oecn appointed janitor of School No. 21, to succeed the late William Worth. Principal Ida Ward, of School No. 45. uamafca South, informed the Board that on me evening or Alarch 31 last, someone had broken Into the school building and stolen a Webster dictionary, and a number of nalrs of scissors.

Miss Ward said these articles were needed In tne school. The matter was referred to District Superintendent ('flicker ing. A resolution offered, to the effect that the Central Board be asked to give an opinion as to whether the school buildings can be occupied for dances, entertainments, or not. caused aulte a rumnus. for Commission er Mathot was positive that this was a matter that the local Board should be able to decide for Itself.

Commissioner Mathot said he was opposed to having school buildings used for dances, etc. He said the local Boaid should refuse to permit the buildings to be used for other things besides school purposes, and if the Central Hoard did not like me stand taken, to let them come here. Com missioner Mathot said he was positive that there was a law that said that public build ings could not be occupied for other purposes than those they were intended for, and told about the time that he and other gentlemen attempted to hold meeting at the Jefferson Market Court. They were put out of the building. The mutter will be further considered at the next meeting of the Board.

ine matter of recommending tne central Board to grant the Janltors in Queens a two weeks' vacation, with pay, was considered. and a resolution to that effect was adopted Commissioner Hendrlckson said that it was a shame (hat the Janitors could not have a vacation last summer. Principal John A. Loope, of School No. 35.

Hollls. wrote to the Board that the puolls of Schools Noa. 34 and Sii, were preparing an entertainment to raise funds for expenses to be Incurred at the commencement exercises. and asked for permission for same. Secre tary lvetcnam expiamea tnat tne entertainment is not to be held In tho school building, but that according to the by-laws of the School Board permission has to be secured before school children can participate In the entertainment.

Commissioner Mathot said sarcastically that It would not be a bad plan to ask the Central Board, seeing that the local Board had such little pull. Princi pal Loope will be granted tne permission ae-slred. District SuDerlntendent Chickerlng pre sented a batch bf excuses granted for absence to teachers with pay, and without pay. Commissioner Mathot said he could not understand why some teachers were excused with pay and others without. Superintendent Chickerlng explained that the bv-laws were responsible for this, for it provided that a.

teacher would not lose her salary if she was ill only five days of the year, rnose wno were excusea to nueuu weddings, lost ineir pay wnne Hoseni. Commissioner Mathot made quite a com motion when he reported that recent inves ttntinn had shown that some of the prln- el nil la hail decorated their school offices with the historical pictures provided by the Board of Education, and the walls of the classrooms were bare. Mr. Mathot said this was wrong, for these pictures were meant for the classrooms and not for the principal to have In his private office. He offered a resolution to the effect that the principals tho district be notified that they most not appropriate the picture provided by the Board, lor tne omces, uui must imeiy distribute them among the classrooms.

The resolution was adopted. Superintendent Chickerlng said sixteen new niinm hail heen nrovlded for Queens during the past year, and that the local district had received its full share. This caused Commissioner Mathot to ask If School No. 26 had received one of the new pianos, for at a recent visit to the school he had a hard time to distinguish the piano In the school from the music oi a tin pan. ALLEGED FIREBUG HELD.

Stephen Craft Charged With Having Fired a Far Rockaway Barn. FAR ROCKAWAY, L. April 21--Ar-rested on a charge of arson, Stephen Craft. Af n.niMl nvnniiA thin nlace. was yesterday morning held for the Grand Jury in J1.000 bail bv Magistrate amnn.

emu who mwi sltortly before midnight on Friday by Sergeant George Farr. of the Seventy-ninth Precinct, as he was running away from a burning barn in the rear of the premises at Ijockwooo avenue ana Droauwnt nw um is owned by Mrs. Joseph Voss, of Carlton avenue, Brooklyn. When the (Sergeant stopped him, according to the latter's testimony. Craft said he had dropped a lighted match among some bedding and that he was going exter some water to' quencn me Craft testified that he was employed by Frank Whalen, an expressman, who rented the barn, and that he had heard several tramps went there to pass the night.

As he entered the barn he saw the blaze and was hurrying for water, when the officer caueht him and placed him under arrest He admitted being Intoxicated, but pleaded not guilty to tne charge oi arson. Hempstead Highway Matters. HEMPSTEAD. L. April 21.

The new-Board of Highway Commissioners met at. the Town Hall yesterday afternoon and organised by electing George A. Smith, Chairman; Charles A. Miller, Secretary, and James H. P.

vandewater. Treasurer. The bond of the Treasurer was fixed at $20,000. Fach Commissioner was given power to employ a competent man In his district to do the road work, the Commissioner to be responsible for his acts. A proposition made by R.

L. Burton, of Woodmere. to furnish sand for improvement of Ocean Point avenue, for a distance of 1.653 feet, it tne soara wouia ao tne worn, was accepted, provided the work did not cost In excess of $140. The road extends through Mr. Burton's property and the Improvement, the Commissioners estimated, would be very valuable' to the town, A protest was received from seventy-three residents of Woodmere asking the Commissioners to revoke the action of the former Commissioners In accenting the Boulevard road fixed by L.

Burton. The protest is based on tne allegation tnai tne roaa is too narrow and Is undesirable. The Commissioners decided to meet at Lynbrook to view the Grassy Pond road, which is flooded with water, to-day at 1 P. M. Every Monday at 1 P.

M. was designated as regular meeting day. tack made by the Republicans upon the Democrats for refunding $100 to Clerk Welsh-others declared that Senator Bailey still had a line on the Board, and that It was his personal influence In behalf of Welsh that did the trick; but whichever It was, the selection was accomplished without any great fiKht being made, and Welsh won handily and houLJajiyrea4frt--orr-hfs "parrr "TfiSTSoard was called to order, and then, on motion of Supervisor Smith, Supervisor Grifflng was elected temporary Chairman. Mr. Smith then nominated Supervisor Geo.

A. Miller for Chairman, and the vote was unanimous. Mr. Miller, on taking the choir, thanked the Board for the honor, and then added: "I will work out the rest of my speech." Mr. Smith then nominated F.

M. Welsh for Clerk and Supervisor Wells presented the name of John Bagshaw, the vote being six for Welsh and four for Bagshaw, the Republicans voting for Bagshaw. At the suggestion of Chairman Miller, Dr. Skinner made a motion, which was adopted, adding a committee on roads and bridges to the present list. Chairman Miller then nppointed the following standing committees: Justices' and Constables' bills.

Hauser and Skinner; Printers' and Coroners' Bills, Grifflng and Arthur: Sheriff's and Jailor's Bills. Skinner and Hauser; District Attorney's and county Judge's Bills. Dally and Wells; Lunatic Asylums' and Other Institutions' Bills Bennett and Lister; Miscellaneous Bills, Hmitn and Wells; Countv Treasurer Ac counts, Arthur and Griffins: Countv SuDer Intemlent of Poor Accounts. Lister nnd Grlf Hug; Returned Highway and School Taxes, wells and lister; Equalization of Assess ments. Arthur, Uennett.

Smith: Unit States Deposit Fund. Dailv nnd Bpnnptt Resolutions, Smith. Skinner. Arthur; County Aimsnouse. uninnjr and untiy; Kepalrs anc Supplies.

Hauser. Wells. Lister: Ialslatlon Miller, Bennett, Hauser; Roads and Bridges, ijiscer. DKinner, Lmiiy. Residents of Fisher's Island arc making strong effort to secure the construction of aDout two miles or macadam road under the Hiprble-ArmBtrnng law.

The plan has been favored and nproved by the State Engineer ana surveyor, wno estimated tne cost a $22 920. Lawyer M. Grlfflna. renresentlm the petitioners, appeared before the Board yesterday afternoon, nnd asked for favorable action on the proposition. The law provides that the State shall pay fifty per cent.

of the cost: the countv thlrtv-flve ner and the town or residents niong the route fifteen per cent. In this ease the abuttina property owners pay tne nrteen per cent i ne isner isisnri people, however, are willing to Indemnify the county to some extent. Lawyer irirnng saw tnat JB.WIO had already been subscribed, and the residents expected to raise more. He said that the rral cost to the county would not exceed twenty per cent. He said that since 1R98 Ushers Island had paid $30,000 In taxes.

and had received back for roads and bridges less than $4,000. Mr. Grifflng said that he believed this to be the first application under tne MigDte-Armstrong law. ana met ne thought this a good time for Suffolk to mske a beginning In road Improvement on this kind, and that the application as jrrant ed would greatly Increase the assessed val uation in risner isiana. ana tnat tne money would be returned to the county with Interest.

Lawyer Aibertson case, represent' inir the Hiehway Commissioners of South' old spoke In favor of the application. Mr. Feraiison. of the local committee, then In vlted the to take a trip to Fisher's Island, and view the locality of the proposed road Improvement. The matter was referred to the Committee on Roads and Bridges.

At this session the four new members of the Board of Supervisors, Messrs. Arthur. Lister. Hauser and Dr. Bennett, took hold of affairs like veteran legislators yesterday and business went alonsr under the iritldanee of Chairman Mil ler very smootTTlyi Supervisor Smith, of Smithtown, who next to Mr.

Miner is tne oldest Democratic member of the Board. Is the Chairman's right-hand man. When the Board convened yesterday after th caucus of the Democratic members. Mr. Smith changed his seat across the table and took tne cnair to tne ngni or mr.

Aimer, which was previously occupied by Senator Bailey. Mr. Smith explained that the seat had. previous to Mr. Ballev's Joining the Board, belonged to him.

ur. Bennett was aareenble to the change. To the onlook ers. the reason for the change in seats was apparent. Mr.

Smith, who Is a conservative and shrewd official. Is going to take a prominent part In the work of the Board. He to be the Democratic leader of the matorlty to succeed Senator Bailey. The State Board of Tax Commissioners are to meet with the supervisors ana Assessors at the Court House on Tuesday, May 19. The new Board at once went to worn compiling a Grand Jury list of JD0 names.

On motion of Mr. Smith the County Treasurer was authorised and directed to sepa-inte and apportion such lots of any Improvement company at the owner's request, so that each owner may pay his or her proportionate nart of such taxes. Dr. Skinner was appointed a committee of the Board to attend to the burials of deceased soldiers nnd marines and the erection of head stones for the same, according to Chanter 225. Laws of 1HW.

Sheriff Pres ton marie his first ouarterlv report, certl fvlng that no mopcys for fees belonging to the county had come Into his hands since January 1. Chairman Miller and Supervisor Lister, of Southampton were appointed a committee to nnic inter rne necewsatv repair i me ruuu bridge over the ShinnecocK canal. tin mm nn or MUDervis us iy. wr. omun.

Mr Arthur and Mr. Grifflng were appoint ed a Purchasing Committee, under th act placing the snenrt omce on a salary, 'rttia mVimirten buva the provisions and whatsoever Is necessary for the jail and the Sheriff office. Application was received from East Hampton for macadamising Newtown lane, from the Main street to the railroad depot, under the Higbie-Armstrong bill. A resolution was passed referring the matter to the State Engineer for plans and estimates. The next meeting of the Board will be May 18.

Bockaway Carpenters' Strike. -nnrtf AWAY. L. April 21 Work on all new buildings In the Fifth Ward is tied up by the strike of the carpenters, which went Into effect yesterday morning. Work on several buildings alone Is uninterrupted, the boss builders having agreed to the demand for J3.50 a day of eight hours, anA hif holldav on Saturdays.

The strike also extends to the new ljuildings In course ft construction ln.Inwood, Lawrence, Cedar-hurst and Woodmere. Only last fall the carpenters along the Bockaway branch went out. after their demands for an increase in wages were refused. At that time the men lost, after being out nearly two months. Thu far only one striker.

Frank Schuester. nf Rnekawav Beach, has been arrested for creatlnr a disturbance and Interfering with some workmen at ea niae, oinerwisc everything Is oulet. The strikers sre confident of winning and say the end will come within two weeks. ily to read try the Brooklyn Timet. i i.