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DECISIONS BY TBB COtJRTS. JIPECI AC A DVEHftSEMKllTS. 8 EC1AL, APVERTISE1HESTS. THE TROLLEY MUST GO SLOWER EXCISE OFFICIALS ARE SILENT. MADE HER VISIT THE GRAVES oft 7Zrvifo When will you use COTTOLENE, the new and wonderful vegetable shortening, which is so popular everywhere? ENOCH S.

BROWN DYING. A. Prominent Citizen and Businessman Fatal III. Enoch S. Brown, a prominent resident of tha Twenty third ward, is dying from' a complication of diseases at his home, 696 Greene avenue: His Tamily and tho attending physicians have practically given up all hope of his recoTery.

Mr. Brown's health has been failing for the last olghteen months and he has in vain sought relief by traveling extensively in the Southern and Pacific states. Since his return from California, four weeks ago, he has not beon out of the bouse. Enoch a Brown was born 47 years ago in what is now the eastern district of this city. Ho began to earn his own living years old as a lawyer's office boy and afterward bocame a con positor in the office of the Brooklyn Times.

Thence he passed te the employ of several New York printing firms. Nineteen vears aro When' will yon use COTTOLENE, and improve your cooking, at th same time avoiding the odor and flavor of lard? ClQuxjsL'm eft When will you use OOTTOLENE, which will help put indigestion from your household, or keep it out When will vou use COTTOLENE. which sroes miinh fart.1i lard, and costs much less than butter I COTTOLENE is sold in three and five pound pails by all grocerg. Avoid imitations. Genuine made only by THE N.

K. FA1EBANK COMPANY, Chicago. New York Office, Produce Exchange. woiwWmJ Wltat mayor Boody Thinks of Several Important matters. Mayor Boody was asked this morning for an expression of opinion regarding the three decisions of tho general term yesterday In relation to the Adamson, Union railroad case, the Long Island wator supply ease and the Inebriates' home case.

Of the first Mr. Boody said: "An article in an evening paper, saying that I had changed my views in regard to the Union street matter is exceedingly unjust. Tho Adamson case was brought against the railroad and the board of aldermen of the city. The corporation counsel did "not defend the board of aldermen. Thoy wore defended by Foster L.

Backus. It is as necessary for tho corporation counsel to appear on behalf of the city. A verdict such as nos been rendered had no adverse effect upon the city. Judge Cullen said it was the proper thing for the corporation counsel to do. "So far as the Long Island water supply case is concerned I instituted the condemnation proceedings without taking counsel with any one.

Tho result thus far shows that I could not have served the city in any better way. In the Inebriates' homo case it was a Question of whether tho city should oontinue pay a percentage oi tno excise moneys to the home. It was desirable that a decision should be reached, as the right of the city to make the payment had been questioned. Whatever changes may be made in regard to the matter win probably have to be done bv an not of the legislature, A HEAD WAIT KB DIES SCDDKSLT. John Reardon, 52 years old, of 330 East Thir teenth street.

New York, tho head waiter of the St. Denis hotel, died suddenly last night at his home from heart failure. MALBY GOT THEIR VOTES. Long Island Assemblymen Support Him for Speaker. A Caucus in the Union League Clnb Which Has a Piatt FlaTor William J.

Youngs of Oyster Bay Indorsed for Clerk Fredcr.ck Hempster for Sergeant at Arms. The majority of the Long Island Republican assemblymen elect held a caucus last night at the Union League dab. It was not to boom the candidacy of John Burtis for speaker, but to decide how the delegation will vote on that question when it comes up in the next assembly. Stillman F. Kneoland presided.

He is not assured of a seat in the coming legislature, however, for the official canvassers give a certificate to his rival. Supervisor William Hughes. The remaining assemblyman preseat included Burtis, Wray, Clark. Taylor, Henry, Sehuitz, Wiemann of Kings Eairbrothar and Yosbron of Queens and Hlgbie of Suffolk. There was a discussion of the candidates for a few minutes and then the assemblymen got down to business.

It was decided that the Long Island delegation should stand as a unit in voting for George R. Malby of St. Lawrence countv for the speakership, William J. Youngs of Oyster Bay iur uierK oi me asseinoiy, ana irea Jtiempster of the Twenty first ward for sergeant at arms. Burtis was never in the race for speaker so far as the remaining assemblyman of Kings county are concerned.

He held a little tea party in the Union League club one night, at which a few of his fellows elect were present and while some the features of the coming assembly were discussed, no definite action was suggested or taken. Beside Burtis is a constituent of Assem blyman Wray, residing as he does in the latter's district. Youngs, who will undouhLedlv be clerk of the assembly, is a well known resident of Oyster Bay, L. where his father has uvea tor many years. He once represented Queens county in the assembly and is well acquainted in every part of Long Island, beside oomg wiaeiy gnown tnroughout the state.

Hempster was formerly sergeant at arms of the assembly and is a consistent Republican. THE OLD MAN'S THIGH WAS BROKEN', Bat the Fact Was TVot Discovered Until After liia Deatb. Coroner Kene held aa Inquest to day on the death of Matthew Lewis, 87 years of age, who died at the Long Island College hospital early on Thanksgiving morning. "Previous to November 29," says the police report of the case, "Lewis lived alone at 147 Butler street with no one to care for him save a stepdaughter, Louisa Walsh, of 143 Butler street, who visited him occasionally." About two weeks ago he was accidentally knocked down by two young men of the neighborhood who were skylarking in front of his house. They picked him up and helped him to his room.

He became ill and his condition being called to tho attention of Rev. William Smith of the Warren street Methodist Episcopal church, the latter tried to obtain his admission to a hospital. An ambulance surgeon, who was summoned on to take him away. On Wednesday afternoon Mr. Smith succeeded in having him taken to the Long Island College hospital.

He died six hours after his arrival there. A post mortem examination showed that he had a fracture of the thigh, which, on account of his age, was doubtless responsible for his death. AMERICA'S NATIONAL HOLIDAY. Rabbi Wintncr oE Temple Beth El Talks About Liberty. The Rev.

Dr. Wintner, rabbi of the Temple Beth El, on Keap street, preached this morning on the subject of "Liberty." In the course of his remarks he said: "Liberty is not a natural Biu. io man is oorn iree, lor the child is powerless, but liberty is the right of man and he has long fought for it. This has beon Thanksgiving week, and the day before yesterday from sixty to seventy millions of American citizens celebrated the national festival. As no other dav In the year do the greatness of the American republic and her free institutions come home to us In so striking a manner as they do on Thanksgiving And on no other day are wo so forcibly reminded that we have reason to be prond of being citizens of this American republic FIGURES IX THE SIXTH SENATE DISTRICT.

jttcCarty Wins the Fig tit by Eijrlity six Votes. The complete returns from tho Sixth senatorial district, which have not as yet been announced by the board of county canvassers, are as follows: McCarty. 12,800 IH5 1.5114 a.nur 1.470 1.330 Wolfert. 2.700 574 (in Eighth ward Twenty second ward Twenty fourta wart Twenty sixth watd Twenty eighth war Flitbusb Gratfswnd vew Utrecht Flatleuds Total 1 7.5"0 Richmond countv's maioritv for Vnfinrtv was 855, giving him a majority in the Sixth senate district of 86. BKVA.NT SCOTT.

Miss Sallie Scott and Mr. J. A. Bryant were married on Thursday afternoon at 5 o'clock, at the residence of Dr. J.

G. Wilbur, at 544 Washington avenue. Tho contracting parties are graduates of Hampton Normal institute, in Virginia, and became acquainted while there. Mi3s Scot's bridal dress was of white silk and laco and her sister, who was bridesmaid, wore pink silk. Mr.

and Mrs. Bryant left on a wedding tour to Philadelphia. CUT HIS SISTER WITH A KNIFK. Richard Williams, a 12 year old boy, who lives with his parents at 101 Throop avenue, was committed to the Truaut's home by Justice Goetting in the Lee avenue police court this morning. Yesterday he had an altercation with his sister Caroline and cut her on the arm with a kuifo inflicting a slight wound.

TI1E MAUBLUIKAD'S TRIAL TRIP. Orden were received at tho navy yard this morning for the board that is to superintend the trial trip of the Marblehead to report at New London on Monday. The trial is to tako place on Tuesday over the Long Island sound course, which will be marked by the navy yard tugs. THE POBTSMOWTU'S MISIIAP. The training ship Portsmouth that ran on the rooks while passing through Hell r.ito yesterday on her way to Boston is oxpactoil to return to the navy yard to day for rouairs, or to find out Just bow much dunage) she sustained.

Of the Two Wives Who Had Preoeded Her, WOr MRS. EIILERS IS SUING FOR DIVORCE. Her Husband, She Declares, Visited a Fortune Teller, Who Said That She Wouldn't Live Fire Ycare Compelled to Go to Many Funerals and Told That She Would Soon Lie With Sr. Elilers' Former Matrimonial Partners Beaten itvj Kicked and Threatened With Death. 0gun "Ity court by Maria Teresa Ehlers, wife of John Ehlers, a wealthy saloon keeper, with a business at 284 Flushing avenue.

She asks for separation, 435 per week alimony and suitable counsel fee. ThB Ehlers were married on July 27, 1892, and went to live in a pleasant two story and Dasoment DricK House at us italph avenue. Mrs. ii 11LT3. whose maiden name was Cook, was only 21 years of age at the time of the wedding, which took place In the little German Lutheran church on Herkimer street, and was looked upon as a fashionable event by the congregation.

Mr. Ehlers was 40 years of age and had already buried two wives when he took his young bride home, but he seemed devoted to her and their friends looked upon them as a very happy couple. The young wife's story, as told in her affidavit, put? a different face on the matter, though. She says: "The defendant since my marriagtfas treated me in a cruel and inhuman manner; has threatened to take my life by shooting me or throwing me out of the window: has knocked me down and called me vile and outrusive names." "At the time 1 married the defendant I was earning from S10 to 12 per week and was in good health, sound in body and mind. Defendant has ruined my health and has taken away from me my auility to earn nything whatsoever in support of myself at the trade or busi ntss at which I worked at the time I was married to the defendant I am under medical care and am Informed and believe that I will be a chronic invalid for the balance of my natural life." The affidavit goes on to relate that Mrs.

Ehlers lelt her husband on September 28. after he had drawn a pistol on her and threatened to kill her unless she should comply with "an unreasonable and impossible request, the nature oi which the plaintiff refuses to divulge unless compelled to do so by the court." After this lively episode, Mr. Ehlers, according to his wife, send friends to see her, and she returned to him as he promised to "conduct himself towards her in a gentlemanly, kind and considerate manner." On December 25, 1892 (Christmas day), the festivities at the Ehlers house conoludad in this fashion: "Defendant caught hold of the plaintiff, struck her and knocked her down on the lounge and against the wall and abused her and her mother in the presence of third parties." She swears that she was compelled to do things that were revolting to her and to wait on her husband when her health was feeble, and that while she was Beriously ill he oompelled her to leave her bed to wait on his son, who was sick with diphtheria. Her exposure on this occasion qaused a relapse, from the effects of which she has not yet recovered. Further on she declares that only for the interference of a third person she would hVve been thrown out of the window on September 15, 18H3.

On the 17th of last November, Mrs. Ehlers left her husband after he had knooked her down and kicked her in the presence ot the servant girl, Maggie Sohenok. She subse quently began suit with M. L. Towns as her lawyer.

Mrs. Ehlers farther says: "He has compelled me to go to many funerals with him, and. has compelled me to visit the graves of his former wives, and has said to me that he had consulted a fortune teller and she had told him that the plaintiff would not live five years, and that he would soon put this plaintiff with his other wives." INSURANCE COMPANIES WILL NOT PAY Because, TUsy Say, John C. Austin, Supposed to Be Drowned, Is Alive. The relatives of John O.

Austin, formerly of 1,114 Dean street, are suing the Mutual Reserve Fund Lile association and the United States Mutual Accident assoeiation, both of 'New York, to recover $15,000 and $10,000, the amount ot policies held by him. The companies refuse to pay over the money on the ground th.vt Austin, who was supposed to have been drowned at Manhattan beach July 4, 1891, is now in hiding in the Adirondack woods. Austin was a member of the law firm ot Lord 'Austin. 18 Broadway, New York. He was fond of field sports and was one of the incorporators of the WiUiamaburgh Athletic club.

Before going into business for himself he was employed by Mallory Co. He was considered to bo In comfortable oircumstancss though not wealthy. His family consisthd of three young children, his wife having died in 1891. The Mutual Reserve policy was taken out in 1885; the Accident Association policy, only three days before his death. On July 4, he left home saying that he thought of going to the races, but might change his mind and go to Manhattan beach for a bath.

That afternoon a man hired a room in the bathing paviliion thore, leaving his valuables in an envelope, across which he wrote in penoil "John C. Austin, 1,114 Dean street, Brooklyn." This was discovered when the olerk closed up at 9 o'clock aad an investigation made. In the bath house was found a complete suit of clothing. In a pocket was a case containing Austin's cords. In the envelope left in the office was a woman's gold watch and chain, a seal ring oeoring the initial a pooketbook containing $3 and a coin purse containing Austin's body was not recovered.

The insurance companies refused to settle, claiming that Austin was not drowned but had entered into a scheme to defraud them. Thoy based their allegation, it is said, upon several circumstances, chief among them there; that the body did not come sshore; that the clothing was not such as Austin would wear on a holiday; that a handsome diamond ring which he wore was not among the efieots left at the office; that the sum of money found was so muoh smaller than he was supposed to carry and that the watoh left behind was one formerly belonging to his wilo and not the costly chronometer which had been repaired for him a few days before his disappearance. Detectives were Bent all over the country to find him. and the claim is now made that he is hld lnc in tbe Adirondacks. The companies have picture of him in nunting costume, which, thoy say, was taken before his alleged disappearance.

Austin's friends declare that the picture was taken vyears ago. Joseph Elliott, Austin, John's brother, is firmly convinced that tho latter is dead, and deolares that the refusal of the compay to pay the policies is a heartless attempt to defraud the helpless children of their rights. TUB WEATHER. Washington, D. December 2.

nrnicATiosB TtU, 8 a. m. to siobbow. For Eastern New York, fair: warmer; winds becoming southerly. local MtonAtuT.rrif.!.

Slightly colder Sunday morning, followed by warmer during the day; winds becoming southwesterly. The following is the record of the thermometer as kept at the Bbookltn Daily Eaoix office: A. 30 as Id A. nil 4A.M t2M 53 GA.M g7 SA.il 28 P. as 30 30J 40 Avorase tomporatnre to y.

teiaporatare roar HIGH WATER. The following is tha official announcement of the time and duration of hish water at New York and Sandy Hook for to morrow. December 3i A P. M. Timo.lH.litht.

M.K. I goat. Dura'n of Klia F1L im.x.1 fast. 4:28 Sandy tiooKl 3:50. 4:54 a.

8 4.0 I 5:541 6:31 JIOYEMEHTS OF OCEAS VKSSrflii. AnntvxD SATtntDAI. bokkbs it Be AbMia, from Ss Bellisloe, from Souraba. Children Cry for Pltcuor's Onstoria" A porfoot preparation, or chUdran'a complaints. For 'ffhront Diaoasejs aud Coturhs Baa Baowit's Bbohchxaxj Thocbxs.

Sold, only In boias. Strong Eecommendations by the November Grand Jury. EIGHT MILES AN BOOR IS TO BE THE LIMIT. If Motormen Try to Make Up Time and Go Faster They Should Ee Taken Into Custody. Other Timely Suggestions Hade With the Tien of Favinc Life The Useless Reservoir at St.

Johnland A Newspaper Severely Censored by the Retiring Jurors. The November grand jury was discharged from farther duty by Judge Moore In the court of sessions to day. As intimated yesterday ita closing labors found expression in two presentments, one upon the operation of the trolley cars and the other in regard to what is known as the Freel reservoir. The former grand jury had turned its attention to the question of electrical transportation in the streets of Brooklyn. In a measure the presont presentment is similar to the former one.

but the November grand Jurors recommend still more strinsent means of regulating the rate of speed of the dsn, and thus lessening the number of accidents. This is the text of the presentment To the Court of Sessions of Kings County: Xfe, the Brand jury impaneled to servo as grand jurors for the November term of this court, respectfully submit the following resolutions, to wit The speeil of the electric cars shall be limited to eight miles an hour, and this speed shall not fee increased at any time or between any points on the car route. A man shall be stationed at all times at the Intersection of the different car routes, who shall have authority to Rovern the speed of the cars at those intersections. So man shall bo employed as moterman who ins not had at least one month's actual experience in operating electric cars. An electric bell shall be supplied which will make a continuous sound ut crossings, while being operated by the moterman and conductor.

The several electric railroads shall apply to the front part of each car in use, a guard for the better protection of the traveling public. The front platform of each car shall be supplied with gates. The police department shall give special instructions to the officers and patrolman to arrest any motorman who may be running his car at a greater speed than eight miles an hour. The proper officers of the county and government be requested to make Each laws or ordinances as will be proper for the fulfillment of these recommendations and to be mado effective at as early a date as do sible. That upon examination and investigation or the editorial criticisms bearing upon this grand jury we find that the railroad companies are endeavoring, in as speedy a manner as is possible, to attach to the cars such safety appliances as are practicable; and we severely censure the New YorK Reorder for its unfair criticisms in those editorials upon this grand jury.

THE rSELESS RESERVOIR. This is what the grand jury savs about the reservoir: To the Court of Sessions of Kings County: We, the grand jury empaneled to serve as grand jurors for the Xorember term of this court, respectfully submit the following resolutions, to wit: The reservoir known as the Freel reservoir is useless for the purpose for which it was built and recommend that the commissioners of charities make an immediate investigation as to the buildings of the same and find out, if possible, who are responsible for the construction and who may be responsible for the acceptance of the reservoir: and they take such methods as may be deemed proper to lace the responsibility where it belongs, and ave the same put in suo condition as will make it perfect without expense to the county. We also recommend that the galvanized pipes in the four new buildings which conTey the heat from the cellar to the upper part of the buildings, be painted alBO to have proper doors or coverings on the four new buildings placed at the opening of the conduits which convey the steam to these buildings. That the engineer be instructed to have an examination made without delay into the cause of steam escaping in the main conduit and the same to be remedied. That proper appliances be placed in the ventilators, on the roof of the dining hail to prevent the heated air from escaping.

"VVe made a careful examination of the new buildings which are flnishea and ready for occupancy and constructed for the use of the insane, and find them to have been well planned and advantageously arranged for the purposes and use of th insane. We also recommend the immediate transfer of such patients from Flat bush as may be deemed judicious by the proper authorities. We also recommend that the sugeestions regarding repairs be made without delay, a3 such repairs are demanded in the interests of the county and the safety of and will also save a large esponditure hereafter. "We also recommend that the doors to the rooms of the inmates be arranged to be opened out Ward, Instead of as they are now, inward. A LIVELY SCitPlilSE PARTY.

Stary Scully Two Black. Eyes, a Spruined Wrist, cut Lip, Etc. Mary Scully, 50 years old, who lives at 387 South Fifth street, appeared in the Lee avenue police court this morning to prosecute Edward Dono hue for assault. On Thanksgiving eve the tenants in the house had a surprise party in the rooms of Donohuo's mother, and Mrs. Scully claims teat Edward blacked both her eyes, cut uui iiireo teetn, snraineu ner wrist, scratched her face, cut her arm.

etc The defendant says 3Irs. Scully became highly exhilarated, and chased him so earnestly with a knife that he struck her in self defense. Then in a spirit of anger she kicked out all the window panes, and inflicted more injurv to hersolf. A host oi witnesses were in court waiting to be examined. Justice Goetting, after an examination, sent Donohue to the penitentiary for one year.

SIR. CCTTS' SALARY FROM THE CITY. Wliy Controller Corwin Itai Not Paid It for Three Xoiitlia. John Cutts, who is under indictment for rebate frauds in the tax collection office, in connection with Colonel Clobridge, has been unable to secure any pay from the city for the last three months for his services as janitor in the board of elections. Captain Walter Thorno and Mr.

Cutts called upon Controller Hal sey Corwin to learn why the monev was not paid. Mr. Corwin made this statement' "I refuse to nay Mr. Cutts' salary on the ground that wo have found affidavits of Mr. Cutts upon which he has drawn very much more money than his salary amounts to.

It has appeared to me that up to the present time he is a debtor to the city instead of a creditor. I have ended upon the corporation counsel for an opinion upon the matter and I am expecting it hourly." THE SEA ISLAND SUFFKKKKS BEXEJIBKKKD. The Woman's Missionary society of the Reformed Dutch church of Newtown have this year sent their Christmas box to the Sea Islands of the South. The sufferings of the peoDle of that section have strongly oppealod to the church peotjle. Two barrels, containing much Iti material to be made up.

as well as second clothing, suitable for all ages, valued at over $300. have been sent and further contributions are expected. C05SIDEEISG THK TiWMKT QUESTION. Mayor Boody had under consideration this tho question of whether or not he Would sign the application of the Bailroad company, recently granted by the common council, to operate its system by electricity instead of horses. He was closeted with Mr.

Jonks, corporation counsel, for some time, and Jie unauy uecmou permit tne resolution to become a law. HA5S WEJiT TWICK TO THE HOSPITAL. Hans P. Oisen, aged 27, of 443 Hicks street, crossing the roadway in front of his house last lirht. wnti IcnDnt'Arl flnwn Hv RiL arm car No.

10 and was badly bruised. After being attended to at tlie jjong island hospital he was 'sent to tho Fifteenth precinct station house, but refused to mako a complaint against the motor man who ran hurt down. Later he was returned in Itnnmtn 1 tn Via aH tnrnfntt They Won't Talk About the Brewing Company's Charges. MAYOR BOODF WILL ASK THEM TO EXPLAIN. Declining to Answer the Allegation That Sine Hundred Collars Was Paid for Licenses Worth Onc tliinl the Money Cashier Lohman, Who Is Xot Quite Dumb, Says That His Skirts Are Cicai Mr.

Scharmann Says the Department is the Darkest Blot on the Administration. "I shall call upon tho excise board for an explanation of the charges mado against it," said Mayor Boody to an Eaole reporter this morning in reference to the article published in yesterday's paper concerning the allegations mads by the John Kress Brewing company of New York that SSOO had been paid for three liquor licenses which should have cost but 6300. Even at that rate one of tho licenses has never been received. The voice of the clam is bedlam itself compared with tho silence which reigns in the ex cise commissioner's office this morning. All that Commissioner 3chliemann knows, according to his own statement, is what he has heard from his friends who have read the Eaole.

The commissioner said to the Eagle reporter this morning: "Tnore is no use in your asking me anything about the matter; I have nothing to say." "Are you aware of the charges made by the John KresB Brewing company that three cheeks of S3G0 each were paid lor three licenses which should have cost only 8100 each' and that tho cheeks arc indorsed by Cashier Lohman of the excise board "I have heard the matter talked about, but I hove no reply to make at this time," was the reply. A copy of the Eagle containing the article in question was tendered the commission sr, but he refused it, saying: "So, I don't want to read it; I have absolutely nothing to say." Cashier Lohman was next seen and when asked why ho had received and indorsea checks offered In payment of a license, the face value of which was 5200 more than the cost of the said license, said: "Thoie checks were received by me in the regular way as excise moneys and deposited as such. There is nothing about them to indicate that each check for 6300 covered a single license. It would be more likely that the cSOO represented nine licenses as the brewery firms frequently are granted six and seven at a time. My skirts are perfectly clear in this matter." "But the Kress brewery claims that each check for $300 represents a single license," replied the reporter.

"Do they" he replied. "Oh! well, the brewery peopie can claim anything they like; that don't make it so. I have nothing to hide." Application Clerk Moore, who is charged by M. iYagsr, the liress brewing collector, with trying to extort jSOO for the transfer of a license, was as reticent as Commissioner Schlie inann. "I have not read the Eagle and know nothing about the matter," said ho.

Have you no answer to make to Yager's charges?" was asked. "I have absolutely nothing to say," ho replied. He too was tendered a cooy of the Eagle containing the article but refused it. H. B.

Schnrrmann. nresident of tho National Brewers' association, told a reporter last night tnat the excise board was the darkest blot on Mayor Boody's administration. THERE WAS JiO FRAUD, SAYS GLEASO.V. ITrIa.1 of the Case 12 im to Recover Well Known Property. At the conclusion of all the evidenoe in the suits brought by August Roediger, Marie A.

Jahn and Wilhelmina Messnick against Patrick J. Gieasou, to compel the ex mayor to render an accounting for some 816,000 in rents alleged to have been collected by him tor tho city hall property of Long Island City, Justice Bartlett yesterday decided to review the evidence from the stenographer's minutes and announce his decision in Brooklyn the latter part of this month. The suit of Wilhelmina Messniok involves the ex mayor's ownership of the city hall property. The plaintiffs are all heirs of the late Louis Koedlger and allege fraud. Shortly after the death of Roediger, the ex mayor became administrator of the Boediger estate, which included the city hall property.

Roday S. Brassel, a New York deputy sheriff, was Induced by Gloason, according to the evidence, to buj the interests of the deceased's widow, Emma Roediger and the other heirs as a good investment. Mrs. Boediger says that she was persuaded to sign a release for 81.000, and the other heirs, numbering five or six, for $100 each. Onoe in the possession of the property Brassel passed over the city hall ground and building to Glea son in oxchango for four lots at Rockaway.

Brassel deposed that there was no previous understanding with Gleason that he was to make the exchange. The plaintiffs' say that they believed that they were only receiving something on account when they actually signed away, joint, their interests. The documents to which they attached their signatures were not even read to them, they say. Ex Mayor Gleason denied on the trial that any trickery was resorted to and that as administrator he found the property heavily incumbered and bad paid over to the Widow Roediger all the money he received for rent, and was out in tho bargain some S600 for money advanced to the widow at the time Mr. Brassel aoquired the property.

A PENSIOX FDSD FOR TEACHERS. It Will Permit Superannuated Scliool marnis to rtotire. A movement is on foot among the principals and teachers of the public schools to perfect an arrangement, whereby those among their number who become incapacitated for active duty through either sickness or old age may rest assured of a comfortable pension. Tho teachers' assoeiatlon as such is not identifiod with the 60heme. Principal Leroy F.

Lewis of School No. 11 is one of Its most active promoters. The introst of members of the board of education is bein enlisted and Superintendent Maxwell and Associate Superintendent Walsh are known to lavor the idea. It is proposed that teachers, after they roach a certain age, may be retired on ponsions. Some of the advocates of the pension idea maintain that there should be compulsory retirement of teachers when they get to the ago limit.

The argument is that many of the teachers hold on long alter thoy have outlived their usefulness, with a consequxnt detriment to the schools. Beside, the vacancies thus created would make room for younger teachers and supply incentives to better work on their part to secure promotion. According to the plan outlined, tho fund will be constituted from a certain percentage, to be agreed upon, deducted Horn tho teachers' salaries. It is thought that legislation will be required to authorize tho scheme. Sb'Pfc'KVISOttS ON JAMKS OAltDIKEB'S DEATH.

The board of supervisors held a special meet ins this lnornina and adopted resolutions on the death of Deputy County Treasurer James Gardiner. They will attend thofuneril in a body. The sorvices will take pl.tco at tho residence of Joseph Gardiner. 23 Elm place, to morrow afternoon at 2'cloclt. Supervisors Barry, McKoowu, Lockwood, Lewis.

Boyd and Conly will act aB pail bearers. JULIA COIIKN'S WILL FILED. The will of Julia Cohen was filed for probate with the surrognto to day. The document bears the date of November 17, 180U, five days prior to Mrs. Cohen's doath.

The estate, valued at 825, 000, is loft to relatives, with the exception of small bequests to synagogues for the care of the burial plots of the dooeased and her family. CLOSE OF MU. At 8:15 Thursday night a ilre brolto out, from some unexplained cause, in tho basement of Patrick J. Morrison's four story brown stone residence at 1. J9 Warren street.

The flame caused a loss of 8800 on furniture and 1,000 on the buildiua. F0KEM.VX SNOW t'OM PLIMEKTKI). Horatio S. Sanford, mnyor of Long Island City, has sent a letter to Mayor Boody complimentini; Foreman Frederick Hnow.of; the fire boat David A. Boody for bis gallant conduct at the Lou a Island City fixe last June.

began business independently as a printer anJ smuoiior ana uung nis sign out in lront or lis Fulton street, Now York. His business suc nation ot Brown WilsTn" 3 street. Mr. Brown has a wife and three children. I two of whom nre daughters.

His only son is a medical student in the Long Island College IrtHm eaSr5 i district ten years ago and since then has resided in the Twenty first and Twenty third wards. I He is a charter momber of DeWltt lodge, TT TV.T ui uuaoc; iejjoag counon. noyni at jjjwu wuu U1IU1UCL J.K I lorK state grand council. For four years he was grand commander of the Legion of Honor in this state and for a space of six yeare held tne supreme commnndership iu the national council or the same organization. He was also a prominent mason and odd fellow.

THAT HALL COMMITMENT. Justice Haggerty Investigating the Matter. Be Proposes to Have Careful Clerical Work in ills Conrt and Clerk Stcenworth or Some of Hi Subordinates 31ay Hare to Go When the Fncts Are Settled. Justice Haggerty is much disturbed because of the critioism of Justice Smith of the supreme court last Wednesday in granting the application for tho release of William Hull, on a writ of habeas corpus, and directing that the matter be called to the attention of the next general term. There ore rumors that Justice Haggerty may cause a strike up among the clerks in the Myrtle avenue police oourt, because of the failure to file the record of Hull's conviction with the county clerk as required by law.

John H. Steewerth is the chief clerk in Justice Haggerty's court, and yesterday a report was published that he had boeh discharged. Mr. Steenwerth was at work as usual this morning, and when Jus tice Haggerty was askod by a reporter as to the truth of the rumors, he Baid. "The failure to file this record of oohviotion was a piece of culpable negligence, but I think Justice Smith went out ot his way to oritioise the work of this court.

I have been verv careful since I have been sitting here to have all the work properly done, I seldom get away from here before 1 or 2 o'clock in the afternoon signing papers and clearing up the detail of work every day. and I expect the same careful attention to business on tne part or all the clerks in this office. When I heard of this piece or carelessness I at once asked Mr. Steen worth for an explanation and he came out more fully and admitted his fault. I have not as yet decided what I shall do in the matter.

Mr. Steenworth is still olerk of the court, and will retain hie place for sometime to come. How long I cannot say, as I am not yet through with my investigation. I expect oare lm, aillgent attention to busineos on the part of all connected with this court, or there will be other men appointed." Mr. Steenworth admitted that the fault lay at his door as chief clerk, but there is a possibility that some other person than the chief clork may be found to be responsible tor the carelessness whioh called forth the oritieism of the higher court, and that this under clerk will be tho one punished.

STEPPLVG ON GLEASO.VS NECK. Now His Political Enemies Get Hold of 3t Pet of His. Ex Mayor Gleoson's political enemies in. Long Island City have gained possession of the franchise and corporate rights of the ex mayor'a once pet political organization, the Tammany society. When Gleason was in power the prospects of the society were very promising, but, upon his dethronement, the society fast went to Pisces, until yesterday, when the city constable, Conrad Dieatel.

swooped down on all that was left of the organization, and for the franchise, seal and books tho Bociety realized S3. The purchasers were Norman F. Nelson. Peter Reiay, George B. Crowiy.

John A. Stewart, uenry minerbrandt and Daniel Sullivan. POSTMASTER HEGEHAN. Hla Case Taken (7 and His Boobs Xo lie Inveatitratcd. Joseph Hegeman, postmaster at Bayville, L.

i who is charged with being short in his au eounts, had an examination to day before United States Commissioner Morle. Post Office Inspectors Jacobs and Bevers who made the investigation of the Bayville post office, said they found the postal funds short 6144, ana that Mr. Hegeman admitted to them that he had never transmitted any money to the assistant treasurer in New York, as required bylaw. As there was some dispute as to how much Mr. Hegeman owed the government on the money order account an adjournment was taken to permit his books to be put in evidence.

DEATH OF DR. PAUL HOFFJIAN. He IFai Run Down by a New York Cable Car. Dr. Paul Hoffman, assistant superintendent of New York public schools, who was run down by a Broadway cable car a week ago last night, uiea tnis morning at his home in the Alpine apartment house, 55 West Thirty third street.

He had four ribs crushed and suflered severe internal injuries. He was taken Into a jewelry store at the time of the accident, and from there to his home. It was reported at oao time that he was improving, but yesterday morning he became unconscious and remained so until his death. THE FEAST OF ST. FKASCIS XATIER.

The sermon to morrow in St. Francis Xavier's church. Sixth avenue and Carroll street, will be delivered by tho Yery Rev. Father Mclnerney. tne distinguished ltedemptorist missionary, who is now in charge of their new house in Brooklvn.

The followina will be the musical service: Pre lude, orjrun; mass. Pomatowsky; "Yoni Creator," congregation: offertory, "Ave Maria," Franz Abt; postlnde, organ; vespers, Mercadante; Salve Begins, Girac benediction, coiigrosa TORPEDOES FOR THE SEW XOR1C The United States transport steamer Fern is expected at the navy yard to morrow with tho torpedoes destined for the cruiser Now York. Ainoae them are four automobile torpedoes of tho Whitehead pattern that coat $2,000 each. They are the first of this kind to be put on any or tho new ships. All the torDodpes for the New York wore charged at the Nov port station.

WESTKRX BWITCllMEIf ON 8TBIKE. St. Loois. December 2 The Louisville and Nashville switchmon in the East St. Louis ynrds struck last niitht because of the road's failure to restore wazes to tha figure nrevailinc before the financial strincency set in.

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