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wmm THE BROOKLYN DAILY EAGTjB THURSIAT, JULY 23, 14 TRIED TO JUMP OVERBOARD: CROKER DEFEATED AGAIN. UNDER THE BAN OF THE MAFIA. ALL TAILOR SHOPS TO CLOSE, SO PROPERTY FIGHT EXPECTED CROSS CHARGES CONSPIRACY. At this moment William Schul, a son of the aged woman entered the room and said: "Mother, don't say anything at all. Let me do the talking." "Now, then," he continued, addressing the reporter, "nobody has come to see us about this case at all.

Nobody has taken the trouble. My brother in law. William Mooney, who lives at 953 Greene avenue, can tell you a whole lot. He has bean giving the information and I understand that he and Mrs. Mooney, both have made affidavits.

Ho does not like Mrs. Roberts. But I cannot tell whether this child Is my dead sister's child or not. I have not seen the child Mr. Cross tells about so as to be able to swear that it is the same one.

So you see I can't say a word about it. Of course if it is my sister's bjy I know him. Mrs. Roberts wa6 Mrs. Townsend's sister in daw.

Mr. Townsend and all hid blood relations, except Mrs. Roberts, far as I know, are dead. He was a clerk for a coal firm." "Do you kuow anything about Mrs. Roberts' career latterly?" "No, I do not.

have kept no track of her. Mr. Mooney seems to know all about it. I do not know how she got custody of my nephew." Mrs. Schul had been an attentive listener to the conversation.

She broke in at this point with the remark: "That's her picture." As she said this Mrs. Schul pointed to a photograph of a good looking young woman of the brunnette tvpe, which hung on the wall. "That's my daughter who died." she continued, "and she was the mother of this boy." "Now, mother," again cautioned her son, "we must not say anything until we know what we are saylTig. If these people will not como to us why should we go to them." With this the interview closed. Mr.

Ridgway said the publication of the story that Mrs. P.oberts was suing Mr. Cross had brought to light the new facts about the parentage of the child in the case. He declared that when the action was begun a summons, but no complaint, was served on Mr. Cross and that in fact no complaint had yet been served.

There are many relatives of Orvie living in Brooklyn who know him and have seen him often. These relatives. Mr. Ridgway says, have been asked by Mrs. Roberts at various times to contribute money for the child ami only a shot time ago one of them was requested to buy the little fellow a bicycle.

Orvie's mother died eleven days after his birth. His father married again and died two years ago. The child's stepmother is still alive. Mrs. Roberts, according to Mr.

Ridgway. was a Mrs. Stewart before she became Mrs. Roberts. Detective Sergeant Joseph 3agnarello of the district attorney's office found Mr.

and Mrs. Roberts all unprepared for his visit when he arrived at Mount Vernon yesterday afternoon. He was obliged to drive four miles from the railroad station to reach the big boarding house in which the couple were living. When he presented himself and his warrant for their arrest they were much taken aback and showed trepidation. It required but a few minutes, however, for them to decide to accompany the detective willingly.

Mr. Roberts is interested in a theater at Mount Vernon. A story is told of his connection with another theater at White Plains. When in the course of a conversation about a money transaction he is alleged to have made a remark like this: "That will be all right. I expect to get a lot of money from a rich lumber merchant in Brooklyn in a few days." DolanWas Prevented by a Policerrja.n's Timely Arrival.

Richard Dolan, 32 years old, is a boxmakef and lives with his married sister at 445 West Sixteenth street, New York. During the past six months Dolan has been drinking quite heavily. He was intoxicated when ho returned hove last evening and his slater upbraided him. She told him he might just as well be dead as drunk all the time. Dolan.

finally came around to his sister's way of thinking. Leaving the house he went to the dock at the foot of the street and, beginning to disrobe, was about to jump overboard when two small boys saw him. They ran and told Patrolman Treanor of the West Thirtieth street station. Tne policeman appeared on the dock just in time to Intercept Dolan. There was a sharp struggle between the two in which the policeman was almost carried overboard.

He succeeded finally in getting Dolan to the station house, where he was locked in a cell over night. When he was arraigned this morning before Magistrate Deuel in Jefferson market court, he admitted that he Intended to end his life. He told the magistrate that he was disgusted with himself. He was sent to the workhouse. Tho Kinc of Pills is Beecham's.

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Richard Croker and his friends suffered a severe disappointment to day in the result of the sixty ninth race for the Liverpool cup of 1,200 sovereigns, which was carried off by Lord Derby's 3. year old chestnut filly Canterbury Pilgrim, winner of the Oaks at Epsom Downs, on June 0. The Now York politician horseman's Santa Anita, upon which many hopes and a great deal of American money had been placed, did not get a place, second and third being taken respectively, by Lord William Beresford's bay gelding, Paris III, and Mr. J. Wallace's bay colt.

Spook. The Americans had been planning a big coup for this race, and Mr. Croker, it is said, fully expected that Santa Anita would win even against a field containing such a crack as the 3 year old Canterbury Pilgrim and enable him to make good all the losses and expenses of his stable here. With eight starters Santa Anita and Paris were equal favorites at 3 to 1 against. Mr.

Croker's American horse Eau Gallle, ran second in the Seaforth Tyelter handicap, of 100 sovereigns, for 3 year olds and upward; distance about six furlongs. There were five starters. Spinning Boy was first and Mogul third. CO OPERATION THE REMEDY FOR THE NATION'S PRESENT FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES President Williams of the Louisiana Homestead League Suggests a Plan for Monetary Relief. Philadelphia, July 23 The second day's session of the United States League of Local Building and Loan associations was opened to day by an address on "The American Homestead Association, the Safeguard of American Finances," by Espy W.

H. Williams of New Orleans, president ot the Louisiana state homestead league. The speaker said equitable co operation in finances as 'well as In other things Is the only way to absolute safety. The fact that there is not and can nover bo any divergent or antagonizing Interests between our shareholders is what gives absolute safety. He said when the credit of the United States as a nation can be grounded upon the same principles that sustain the credit of the Homestead association, there will be no longer any need to fear Wall street and Lombard street, no need to dread the depletion of gold reserves or to tremble at the mercenary threat of the foreign bondholders.

It was his belief that the day was approaching when this condition would he realized. "When that time comes," he continued, "the bonded debt of the United States will be held, not by foreign capitalists, but by the American citizens." Mr. Williams' paper caused considerable discussion. Mr. Foreman of New Jersey and Whiteside, Brown and Clarency of Philadelphia all favored the suggestion that holders of building and loan stock, when the shares had matured, invest their money in government bonds.

If this course would be pursued, Mr. Brown said, within a few years the entire bonded debt of the United States would be held by the citizens of this country. He advocated some action being taken looking to the reduction of the prices of bonds, so that people with small capital could purchase them. J. H.

Westover of WlHiamstown, spoke' on "BuMddng Associations in the South." He said that In the country south of Mason and Dixon line there are 1,500 local building and loan associations, with a membership of 360,000 persons and an aggregated capital of $100,000, 000. He said that in no part of the country can homes he acquired with less outlay than in the South. Labor is cheap, building sites are cheaper and building material is abundant and near at hand. A paper by C. F.

Bentley cf Grand Island, on "The Voluntary Liquidation of BuEd ing Associations," was read by Acting Secre tary J. C. Fry. He advocated entire harmony between the officers of loan associations as a means to prevent a desire for liquiid'atlon. Ad dresses were also delivered by H.

T. McClung of St. Paul, on "The Real Estate Depression of the Past Three Years and its Effect on Building and Loan Associations," by James Clarency, Philadelphia; The Laboring Mam in Building Associations," and "The Best Methods of Paying Matured Stock," by H. Seymour Dexter of Elmira, N. Y.

HUMIDITY CHASED OFF. A Cool Northwesterly Breeze Makes Life Bearable. "When I tell you that it is warmer this morning than yesterday morning," said Forecaster Dunn, "you will say it Is not so, but frt is true nevertheless. It goes to show what an important factor humidity Is In the weather conditions, and what queer pranks it plays with the feelings of mortals here bellow." "The temperature In this city at 8 o'clock this morning was actually 3 degrees warm er than at the same hour yesterday. The humidity, however, had taken a tumble to 82 per cent.

At 8 o'clock yesterday morning it registered just 100 per cent. complete saturation point. "The stormy conditions which have pre vailed during the last two or three days have passed off, and generally fair weather prevails this morning over all parts of the country east of the Mississippi river. We can now feel assured of bright skies, cooler weather and less humidity for the next thirty 3lx hours at least, that is until to morrow rilght. In the central states west of the Mississippi the weather is cloudy and rainy this morning.

Storms are forming over Kansas. The tem perature has fallen in all the central states and the lako regions, but it Is slightly warm er in this vicinity. There is a good breeze of ten miles an hour blowing from tho northwest. The temperature in New York at 8 o'clock this morning was 74 degrees; In Boston, 74; Chicago, 68; St. Louis, 76; New Orleans, 78; Jacksonville, 80.

The warmest spot this morning was at Galveston, where the tem perature registered 84 degrees; the coolest, 48 degrees, at Helena, Mont. THE WEATHER. INDICATIONS TILL 8 V. M. TO MORROW.

Washington. D.C.. July 23 For Eastern Now fair and cooler to night Friday, fair and northwest oriy winds. IOCAL PROBABILITIES. Fair to night and Friday cooler to night and Friday morning: south westerly winds.

The following Is tho record of the thormometer as kept as the Brooklyn Daily Eagle office: 2 A. 74 10 A. 4 A. 73 0A.JI 73 8 A. SI 75 12 2 P.

3 p. ar 16 76 7B Average tornpei aturo to day 74j AvtTQgH Luiuyeraiuro corresponcung uay last year 74W HIGH WATER. Following is the official announcement of tho time and duration of high wator at New York and Sandy Book, for July 24: 1. A. M.

M. P. Dura'n of Rito I Fall, a. u.im. M.

0:54 I 0:31 I 0:08 0:37 me tteigut Tlrae'HeUlitj H. M.I Feet. lis. U.I F40C. New York.J 7 HO I Sandy Hookl 7:00 I 4.0 4.4 lillSI 0.0 0.4 MOVEMENTS OF OCEAN VESSELS ARRIVED THURSDAY, JULY 23.

Bararoa, from Port SB Glenloirc, from Hamburg. Ss SprcM). rrorn Southampton. Ss Bea Bellido. Iron: Rio Janeiro.

Ss Ouy Oolln. from Pllloy'B iRland. ARRIVED AT FOREIGN PORTS. Ss Ghazeo. fiom New Yom, Aden.

Ss Oudain, from New York, Rotterdam, ss St. Loiuu, lrom Now York, paused Lizard. S.s Cuthuert, from New Torn, pnssod Lizard, an Augusta Victoria, from New Yurie, Plymouth. Sb Havel from New York. Bremen.

8b Ems. lrom New Voru. Naples. Sh Phoenicia, from Now York. Hamburg.

Kb MassaelmsettK. from New York. London. Hb American, lrom Now York. Cape Town.

SB venetia. lrom New York, pasort Butt of Lewis. Sb Colorado, from Now Yorkpausou Prawlo Point. SB Brooklyn City, from Now York, jul. Brow Head.

HAILICD FROM FOREIGN PORTS. Sn Lalm. lor Now Trork. Southampton. Ss Sdiloswlg, for New York.

Port de Paix. Ss Werra. for New York. Genoa. Hb Francisco, for New York, passed Isle of Wight.

Ss Veondam, tor New York, passed laie of Wight. Hn Edam, lor New Yoric, parsod Beochy Head, ft Germanic, for If ew York, Queeuatown. The Aged Millionaire Has Mr. and Mrs. Eoberts Arrested.

IB SHE ORVIE'S AUNT OR, MOTHER The Remarkable Tale Sworn by the Eastern District Millionaire arid Upon Which the Warrants Were Issued It Is Said That Relatives of the Boys Raal Father Saw the Story in the Eagle and Acquainted Mr. Cross With the Facts. A new sido of th9 case of ex Park Cnm aiissiorier and Millionaire Marvin Cross, who Is "boing sued for the maintenance of a 13 year old boy whom Mrs. Frank Roberts claims to be his natural son, was presented in the Butler street court this morning, when Mrs. Roberts and hor present husband, George Roberts, were arraigned before Justice Walsh on the charge of conspiracy.

They were held in $500 "bonds each to await the action of tho grand jury. Mr. and airs. Roberta were arrested at Mount Vernon by Officer Bagnarello, upon a warrant issued by Justice Tighe. According to ex District Attorney Rtdg way, who appeared for Mr.

Cross, the ex conimission er has had a stroke of hick that may prove hard for the Roberts to fight against. When tho story of tho case was printed in the Eagle a few days ago, Mr. Ridg way told the court, it was read by people wh'om he called "the real relatives" of the boy. These people, he said, were shocked to find that Mrs. Roberts claimed the lad as her Bon when she was, according to their story, only his aunt.

The family of the boy's real father, Mr. Ridgway said, live in the eastern district. They wrote a letter to Mr. Cross, which will be produced in evidence when the charge of conspiracy against the Roberts is tried. The affidavit upon which Justice Tighe Issued the warrant states that the real name of the child is Charles Orvie Townsend, and that he is generally called Orvie.

His mother's name was Orvette Louise, and the child was born in Brooklyn February 10, 1883, the mother dying soon after, about February 21. Dr. Briggs, formerly or Wil loughby and Bridge streets, and whose office is now on Hancock street, was present at the birth of the boy. The affidavit further states that the present Mrs. Frank Roberts was then Frank Townsend, sister of the boy's real father.

She Lived with the family at the time of Mrs. Townsend's illness, acting as nurse and attendant to the mother, and her death, the child Orvie went into the possession, of Frank Townsend. The grandmother and father have since called upon the child. Margaret Scbul, the mother of Mrs. Townsend, now lives at 1SS Broadway, with her husband, William Schul.

Charles Schul. an uncle by the mother's side, lives at S3 South Eighth street. There is also Frank A. Babington, husband o' a deceased aunt, residing at 265 Berry street. The father of the boy survived his wife several years and died, after having married a second time, leaving a widow, Mrs.

William Townsend, who now resides in the eastern district. "I ask," said Attorney Ridgway to Judge this morning, "that the largest bail possible he fixed. This is the most infamous and outrageous fraud that was ever practiced upon a respectable man. I have no confidence that these people will ever appear again, when the facts have been disclosed, tftsfl wish you to impose the heaviest bail you can. I object also to General King's bond, which I believe has been offered, as as he Is interested in the case." General H.

C. King seemed to be staggered when the alleged facts of the affidavit were set forth and for some time seemed lost as to what to say. He braced up finally and addressed his honor. "These characterizations," he said, "are improper the first place. The notoriety of this case has all been caused by the oppo eite side.

It seems impossible that a woman only 17 yeaTS old, as Mrs. Roberts was at the time of the birth of this child, should have had the audacity and courage to perpetrate such a monstrous crime an is charged by these cock and bull stories. The affidavit is unsigned, save by Mr. Cross, who is a defendant Sn an action brought bv this warned the genera! at the time ho brought tho case before Judge Osborne," Mr. Ridgway said, with a satisfied smile, "that this was a most astounding case of blackmail, but he did not take my advice and keep out of it.

He went before the "judge and had this woman swear she was the mother of the child. If you do not put this bail high, I never expect to see these people again." Judge Walsh fixed the bonds at 5500 each and left it to District Attorney Backus to determine the character of the security, the prisoners waiving examination. General King immediately hurried out for a bondsman, but the court closed soon after and it was announced that the man and woman would have to go to jail in the prison van if bail were not immediately forthcoming. Mrs. Roberts is a tall, sallow numiui, uruiixariiy ciressea ruy dressed and annssrin, about .40 years old.

She was perfectly possessed and sat with her hinT Si court room observing everything with interest. Mr. Roberts is a man apparently of same age as his wife. He was well dressed and claims to be the lessee of two theaters. When he was told that he and his would have to go to jail in the van he turned pale with rage, and when subsequently a court attendant spoke rather brusquely to Mrs.

Roberts and told her to take a seat, the husband gave him a look that would have squelched anyone but a court attendant. After considerable wrangling it was finally agreed that Mr. and Mrs. Roberts should sit on the front seat with the driver. Just as they were about to go, a young man rushed up the street and tho word was passed that he had bail.

The prisoners were delighted, and showed it, but the young man had a vail and it was this that ho whispered to an officer. Mrs. Roberts placed the heavy black vail over her face and took her seat in front, followed by her very much disgusted hus band. Neither would make any statements to reporters, Mr. Roberts showing a disposition to do bodily injury to those who approached him.

General King, when approached, would say little about the case. "The story ha3 been told in the papers all we care to have it. and we have nothing further to say," he said. "This is simply a counter charge brought by Mr. Cross and his helper, Ridgway, to endeavor to squelch our ease.

They have a lot of cock and bull stories put together in an affidavit, signed by the deponent himself. The fact remains, however, that Mr. Cross has to all intents and purposes acknowledged the child by supporting him for the last fourteen years. He never thought of objecting until ho mot Jim Ridgway, and now he thinks ho Will fight the case. If this child was not born of this woman, it is a most remarkable case of criminality, for she was but a girl when she is charged with having substituted hor own brother's child.

Wo will have lots to say when the time comes." Mr. Cross In his affidavit charges Mrs. Roberta with having threatened him with publicity if ho did not meet her demands for money. He furthor charges the husband with writing a letter which was threatening in its character. The letter is attached to the pa pers in the case and states among other 'things that Mr.

Cross would find that he had not a sick woman to deal with; that be can not make away with the writer as he threatened to do with bis wife; that the writer only wanted what was right and was bound to have it if he has to sue for It. However, tr 'writer was perfectly willing to meet Mr. half way, and only desired that he ihould provide for the support of the child was his, Mrs. Margaret Schul, who is alleged by Mr. Cross to be the grandmother of the child! Orvie, was found Hi her house, at 183 Broad way, this, afternoon.

When the reporter's er 'And was' explained to her she said: I' I.tl boy Is my grandchild." In the Eastern District Over the New Bridge Terminal. THERE ARE TWO SETS OF PLANS. Property Holders With Large Interests Appear to Have Confidence in the Commissioners The Modified Plan Asking for a Portion of South Fifth Street to Go to the Legislature Little Opposition Is Anticipated. Now Lbat plans have been adopted for tho construction of the new East river bridge, with an alternative set that will be presented to the legislature at the next session as a substitute for those that were signed yesterday by the commissioners, some agitation is likely to be provoked among property holders in the eastern district. Counsel H.

C. M. Ingraham of the commission says, however, that any such agitation will not amount to much. "In a case like this," he said to an Eagle reporter to day, "we are always looking for trouble of that kind, but under the present circumstances it does not disturb us much." The reporter asked whether the.ro was likely to be any opposition from property holders in theeastern district to the modified plan whioh the commissioners will present to the legislature, proposing a perfectly straight line and the use of a portion of South Fifth street in order to secure it. "Of course." replied Mr.

Ingraham, "there will be propositions, but any opposition that may arise will come from people whose interests in the district are very small." The tentative set of plans will not be filed with the boards of city works of the two cities for a week yet, because they have yet to secure the signature of Mayor Strong, who is just now at Richfield Springs. "Will the filing of the plans by the commissioners of both cities terminate leases of property from that date?" the reporter asked Mr. Ingraham. "No. emphatically, no," was the reply.

"And can anybody obtain a new lease of property on either of the approaches after the filing of the plans?" Inquired the reporter. "Certainly," said Mr. Ingraham. In connection with the disposition of the property which wiM be required by the com missioners for the Brooklyn terminal and approach there has arisen the question in the matter of condemnation as to whether or not the proceedings would have to be taken up in such a manner as to cover all the territory which the commission seeks to acquire. There is a' precedent, but hardly a parallel case, which appears to indicate that the commissioners can take separate parcels of property for condemnation.

Under any circumstances, as one of the commissioners to day put It, "the necessity for acquiring property beyond that which has to do with the building of the towers and the anchorages will not probably manifest itself for twelve or eighteen months from the time the first contract is given out for the towers. The necessity for an absolutely straight line from the Brooklyn approach to the New York terminal of the new bridge has impressed it self upon the commissioners and they are practically unanimous In that direction, feel that the proposition to build a bridge that wiill meet all the requirements to be made upon it for the next half century to come must be in strong contrast to that which produced the old bridge. The commissioners propose to build an ideal bridge if possible without any of the defects of the old structure. Thev believe with Mayor Strong that the old idea that prevailed in railroad engineering that the most successful engineer was the one who could turn the neatest curve belongs to a past era and that to day the engineer who Is recognized as successful is the one who uses a straight line, the largest mountain not proving an obstacle in bringing about such a result. The commissioners believe that a straight line is an absolute necessity, and that when the bridge Is completed it must present all the conveniences of a well regulated thoroughfare.

As has been told in the Eagle, the commissioners have two plans, one of which they will file presently with the boards of public works in both cities. This is done in accordance with the act which became a law on May 27, 1SS5. in which It is expressly stated that copies of the plan best adapted to carry out the purposes authorized by the act must be signed by all the commissioners and filed as has been stated. The commissioners don't think that the plan they have signed and will shortly file is best adapted for the construction of the bridge, because it calls for a curve over South Fifth street. They have another plan, which in all probability will be adopted, although they will require to get a special act of the legislature to enable them to carry it out.

This second plan gives them a straight line, but takes part of South Fifth street. They propose to get out of that difficulty by widening the street. "But how do you know?" asked the reporter to day, "that the legislature will give their consent to your taking a portion of South Fifth street for the approach to the new bridge? And how do you know that property owners in the locality will not bring pressure to bear to prevent any deviation from the plan placed on "We believe," replied one of the bridge commissioners, "that the legislature will recognize that a straight line is a necessity, and will come to the relief of the commissioners and give them the right to mako their straight line, because it is in the public interest. Both plans are now at the engineer's office, and can be sgen by anybody interested. The relief that the commission seeks at the legislature will only mako a difference of 50 feet to the south in the terminal.

Further, the commission does not seek to close the thoroughfare, inasmuch as the easement proceedings that must follow, will lead to the acquirement of sufficient property to the north of South Fifth street, to admit the continuance of that thoroughfare into the bridge itself." "But will not the property holders object to tho change of plans proposed in the legislature?" insisted the reporter. "No. sir; for while the property holders on the line of the approach are naturally more or less Interested in the adoption of a final plan which will acquire their holdings tho general feeling in the eastern district Is one of Intense local pride in the now bridge and a dostro 1.5 manifested to make it as easy as possible for the commissionen to go ahead with the great work that they have on hand. "There la no opposition which Is not, cn its face, of an absolutely selfish character. The commissioners are now hopeful chat they can begin giving out contracts and that the public v.

give them all the assistance that lies in their power." An Eaglo reporter found to day that real estate speculators are not figuring at all in the bridge scheme. Tho sentiment among property owners in the eastern district is that implicit confidence may be placed in the commissioners to do tho right thing by everybody. They will try, of course, to get all they can for the property that is to be condemned, but there is no Indication of any upheaval nor of any organized opposition to any plan that the commissioners may sire fit to adopt. Tho feeling is very strong that unless a manifest injustice is perpetrated on some property holder that no opposition to the commissioners' plans for building the bridge will be tolerated. GREAT CARGO OF CORN.

Steamer Queen. City Loaded With 302,000 Bushels. Chicago. 111., July 23 The big steel steamer Queen City has again broke a cargo record. Tho amount given out by the tally men when the spouts were taken from the hatches was 202,000 bushels of corn.

This exceeds all previous records by 37,000 bushels on a draft of 16 feet 3 inches forward and 10 feet feet inches aft. The Queen City broke the Lake Superior iron ore record on her trip from Two Harbors to South Chicago by carrying 4,007 gross tons on a draft of 14 4 10 feet. Her present cargo weighs 5,700 tons and would have loaded a hundred schooners of the old days. Five years ago a cargo of half the size was considered a big load. It la without a doubt tho largest cargo ever carried on the lakes.

CHAMPION CYCLIST DEAD. London, July 23 Arthur Linton, the Welh champion bicyclist, ia dead. Luigi Lauro Claims That He Has Been Doomed. FOLLOWED DAY AND NIGHT. He Swears That Seven Conspirators Met at Midnight and That Donato Took: an Oath on Bible and Stilletto to Kill Him He Is in Mortal Fear of His Life and Appeals for Protection to the Law.

If tho affidavit of Luigi Lauro, an Italian laborer, who lives at 2,074 Broadway, can be believed, he is a doomed man, for the Mafia has set its seal upon him. The dread of all Italians of the ban of this terribly vindictive secret society is very great and well It may be, considering the long record of mysterious murders and other crimes committed among communities of people of this nationality, which has been laid at the Mafia's door, and whose authors have never been apprehended. Nor is this dread confined to the ignorant and the working classes. Italians of the higher rank and police officials In all of our larger cities do not deny the existence of some body of men organized for vengeance under this name. The complainant claims to have received information, through a friend that tho Mafia, or at least a small clan of men belonging to it, have sworn to kill him, and he even goes so far as to state in his affidavit the exact oath which his enemy is said to have used.

Lauro lives in a small settlement of his countrymen, most of whom are employed as laborers on the street car lines of this city. Next door to his home, in 2,076 Broadway, live a number of Italians, and among them, Antonio Donato, the accused. Lauro declares that he has fallen under the hatred of the tenants of the house and that a week ago last Monday, at a meeting of the conspirators, Donato took the most solemn vow known in the order to take his life. Whom his informant is. Lanro will not tell, but he claims to have proof positive as to what occurred.

The meeting referred to was held at night in a rear room of Donato's home. Beside Donato, seven or eight others were present and they are said to have taken many large oaths to carry out the plans of the band. The specific charge against Donato is that he stod by a table on which lay an open Bible and that he drew his stiletto which he plunged into the book, exclaiming, "I awear that I will kill Luigi Lanio," taking the name oi the Virgin to witness his oatS. Lanio declares that such an oath is not to be denied and he makes an appeal to the law to protect him. He declares that he has been followed day and night ever since then and is in mortal dread of the execution of Che vow.

When arraigned this morning Donato declared that that was not his name and fie apparently could not make himself understood, although one of the court officers declared that the man spoke first rate English. The Italian interpreter being absent, nothing could be done, so Justice Harriman postponed the case and put Donato under ball. None of the professional bondsmen who make a business of balling Italian prisoners were present, and Donato went to a cell. This in itself is unusual, as the most ragged Italian laborer can usually get almost any bail in a few minutes time. PILLSBTJRY'S FINE CHESS.

THE AMERICAN MASTER MAKES A BRILLIANT SACRIFICE. He Gives Up a Piece to Albin and His Victory Seems Assured Nuremberg Scores. Nuremberg, July 23 The winners of yesterday's third round were Lasker, Tarrasch, Winawer, Walbrcdt, Schlecbter and Schal lopp. To day, fcr the fourth round, pairing No. 12 was drawn, the bye falling to Teichmann.

At the 1 o'clock adjournment three games were finished and many of the others were in a most interesting and critical state. The first feature of the morning's play worthy of note was that no less than six out of the nine games were of the Ruy Lopez order. There was. however, no sameness in the contests: indeed, five of the six were totally different variations of the Spanish game, and all of them were in. admirable contrast to eaoh other which made comparison most interesting.

A second feature was the great chess play exhibited by Steinitz, Tarrasch and Pillsbury. It is difficult to praise sufficiently the conduct of Stoinitz and Tarrasch's games, both of which were won. Pillsbury has sacrificed a piece in a most intricate situation and if he carries out his combination to victory as he now seems bound to do, his game will rank with his great efforts at Hastings. The summary bulletined at 1 o'clock is as follows FOURTH BOUND. Players.

Openings. Won By. Showajter Blackbnrne. Winawer Charousek. Jlaroczy Stclnltz Marco Tarrasch Seulechter Janowski Lasker Walc roOt Q'n's G'mfot.

Adjourned Adjourned Adjourned Steinitz. Tarrasoh. Adjourned Adjourned Drawn. Kuy Lopez. Buy Ruy tt 4 (Ruy rtuy French Kuy BcailTers Porges Pillsbury Albin Tolchmaiin drew a bye.

lAdJourned The Showaltcr Blackburne game Is full of possibilities for both sides and will lead to an interesting finish this afternoon Charousok got the upper hand of Winawer In tho opening and looks like a winner. Tschlgorin also should win from Schullopp through his advantage gained in the middle game. Steinitz beat Marocze in only twonty four moves with wonderful fire and force. Tarrasch also played great chess and won from Marco after thirty one moves, most bril liantly. Schlecbter got the better of Janowskl at first, but now matters are evened with a probable draw.

Tho gallant stand made by Walbrodt against issuers powenui attain is worthy of note. The game Is now entirely equal. Schlffer and Porges played carefully, tho lionomian managing to ward off tho RuEsIan onset and when thirty six moves had been made so equal was tho position that a draw was agreed to. If 1'illsbury's brilliant combination, in wnicn ne sacrmceu a piece to Albin is sound as it presumably is, ho will score a victory by a game well worthy of record. Play will be resumed at 4 o'clock this after noon.

CLEVELAND'S CENTENNIAL. Fifth Day Is Devoted to New England. Cleveland, July 23 Tho fifth day of the Cleveland centennial celebration New Eng land day dawned with clear skies and cool I breezes. At 9:30 A. M.

tho visiting members I of the Associated Ohio Dailies, the Ohio Edlt i orial association and tho Hocking Valley Editorial association embarked on tho big I steamer City of BufTalo for a ride on Lake Erie. The excursion was tendered by the I Cleveland and Buffalo Transit company, under I the auspices of the centennial commission and i the Artemus Ward club. I The principal event of tho day was the New i England dinner, which was given 011 the i campus of the Western Reserve university, under tho auspices of the centennial commls siun. Many distinguished guests were pres ent, a number of whom made brief addresses following the dinner, among them being ex Governor McKinloy. Governor Coffin of Connecticut, Governor Bushnell of Ohio, Senator Hawley of Connecticut, ex Governor Morgan, G.

Bulkloy and others. Every Eastern District Garment Worker Will Join the Strikers. CRISIS DUE TO MORROW NIGHT. Those Who Are Hanging Back Are Merely Doing So for the Purpose of Finishing Odds and Ends of Work. No Signs of Disturbance in New York Hopes Are High in.

Brownsville. Unusual excitement prevailed around tho headquarters of the striking garment workers, at 41 Seigel street, In the eastern district, this morning. The quarters rented upstairs were filled with groups of poorly clad men engaged in eager conversation. In ono section of the floor a meeting was in about 11 o'clock, and It was being addressed by Max Alexander, a member of the executive board of the United Garment Workers' association. He was speaking in Hebrew and exhorting the men to keep the peace at all risks.

The garment workers, although there are about four thousand of them out of work in the eastern district alone, have shown no disposition' so far to create riot or disturbance. Mr. Alexander's remarks were, therefore, simply precautionary. The dangers of a disturbance are less, too, than in the winter time. Some of the men themselves have asserted that it is possible to live longer on small rations in warm weather than at any other time.

Another assurance that the strikers will remain orderly Is in tho fact that tho grievance on the present occasion is not against the contractors or middle men so much as the manufacturers. The men now admit that it has been the action of some of the large manufacturers that has compelled many of the contractors to break the agreement made a year ago. Toward noon the meeting which had been addressed by Louis F. Drubln and other members of the executive board, dispersed. Another meeting was held at 3 o'clock this afternoon at which the committee sent to confer with the United Brotherhood of Tailors in New York will make their report.

This committee, it was said at the worklngmen's headquartera this morning, might submit a copy of an agreement which most of the contractors were willing to sign and the effect of its submission would be to lay the blame for the present strike entirely on the manufacturers. As to the precise terms of the agreement no information was given out. Several members of the executive board said they did not themselves know what it contained, but all admitted that it might have a very important bearing on the present strike. The contractors in many cases admit the violation of the agreement No demands have as yet been made upon them by the strikers. The demands of the men, however, are well known.

They include that a week's work shall be fifty nine hours, that operators shall be paid SIS, basters, $13; pressers, $10, and finishers $9 per week salary. Leader Solotovsky, who has voluntarily given his assistance to tho executive board in the conduct of the present strike, was around the strikers' headquarters only for a short time this morning. In his absence Messrs. Drubln and Rolhenburg were in charge of the business of the strike. It was announced by the press committee that 110 shops were now closed in the eastern district.

There are several still open for tho reason that tke hand are closing some unfinished jobs. It is expected by to morrow night that all this remnant work will be finished and that there will then not be a single shop left open in the eastern district. Since tho commencement of the strike yesterday Joseph Barondess has addressed several meetings of the men. The Situation as It Appears in New York. This Is the second day.

of the tailors' strike, which not alone has affected the clothing industry in New York, tout has crippled the trade in Brooklyn. There is no material change In the aspect of the situation to day, with the exception of the voluntary act of 400 tailors who deserted their benches in fifteen shops this morning. The strikers hastened from all parts cf the east side ghetto to Walhalla hall, where they were accorded an enthusiastic reception hy the thousands of idle tailors who have made Walhalla their rendezvous. Reports of a highly encouraging nature concerning the disposition of the garment workers to eke out an existence until the issues which precipitated the present conflict are finally, and, as far as the tailors are concerned, satisfactorily adjusted, continue to pour in. The new form of agreement agreed upon by the executive board of the Brotherhood of Tailors, at a meeting held last night in New Progress hall, has been submitted to ex Assistant District Attorney Thomas J.

Bradley, who will have it shaped in legal phraseology late this evening. It will be then submitted to a full meeting of tho executive board for its Indorsement and by noon to morrow Notary Public Joseph Schu lum will Issue the bonded agreement to contractors and manufacturers desirous of giving a cash guaranteo to keep their peace with tho tailors. Judging from the present aspect of affairs and the apparent willingness of the women's branch, in charge of Lottie Perski and Minnie Rosen of striking fame, every shop in New York olty and vicinity will be closed before the end of the week. The number at present who have shared their fate with the lot of tho strikers Is estimated at 6,000 in New York and 4,500 in Brooklyn. Leader Shoenfeld said when seen this morning that in the event of the manufacturers showing a disposition not to accede to the demands of the strikers the operators in the various other branches of the clothing industry will quit work in sympathy with the tailors.

The strike committee, numbering twenty five, represented by five members from each local branch, in charge of Leader Shoenfeld, has complete control of the army of strikers. Brownsville Strikers Quiet. Washington hall, on Tbatford street, was crowded last night with striking tailors, who appointed committees and listened to speeches, Tho strikers as yet are very quiet and orderly. The leaders are very confident of winning their point and expect no trouble in doing so. M.

EUGENE SPULLER DEAD. FAMOUS FRENCH POLITICIAN, JOURNALIST AND AUTHOR. He Served Many Years in the Chamber of Deputies Was Gambetta's Confidant and Friend. Dijon, France, July 23 M. Eugene Spuller, politician, journalist and author," is dead, at the ago of 61 years.

M. Spuller, after studying at the Lyceum and Faculty of Laws at Dijon, became a mem bor of tho Paris bar in 1862. After having been employed in several political cases he abandoned tho legal profession In order to engage in active political life and journalism. He was successively editor of the Europe of fcTantuort and La. Itepubllquo Francaise.

Tho latter position ho resigned in 1876, when ho was elected to the chamber of deputies. He was a vigorous opponent of tho Plebiscite of May, 1870. After tho revolution of September, 1X70, he was M. Leon Gam bette' confidential friend and secretary. On February 6.

1SS0, M. Spuller was elected president of the advanced left deputies. In 1881 he became under secretary of the foreign office. In the following year he retired with the rest of the Garabetta government, and from 1883 onward was one of tho four vice presidents of the chamber and a member of tho budget commission. He was a member of the Rouvior cabinet as minister of public instruction in 18S7.

and In 188B 90 the minister of foreign affairs in the Tlrard cabinet. Among the books which M. Spuller wrote were a "Short History of the Second Empire," "Life and Letters of Mlchelet," "Ig nace de Loyola and tho Society ot Jesus," and "The Society of Jesus in Recent History." DR. KNAPP'S FUNERAL WILL TAKE PLACE SATURDAY AFTERNOOJT AT 2 O'CLOCK. Services in Hanson Place Baptist Church Characteristics of the Man.

The arrangements for the funeral of the Rev. Dr. Halsey W. Knapp, whose death occurred at his residence. S62 President street, at 3 o'clock yesterday morning, are nearly completed.

The services will be held at the Hanson place Baptist church on Saturday afternoon at 2 ojclock. The Rev. Dr. Jesse B. Thomas, who "was for many years pastoT of the First Baptist church in Pier repont street, and who is now a professor in the Newton (Mass.) Theological seminary, will have charge.

The sermon will be preached by the Rev. Dr. Brunner of New York, a long time frierd of the deceased. Many of the ministerial friends of Dr. Knapp, and he was very widely known and beloved, will take part, it is expected, in the services, including the Rev.

Dr." A. C. Dixon, pastor of the church. The burial will be in Greenwood, at tho close of tho obsequies. Dr.

Knapp's death, as announced last evening, was udden, and the circumstances surrounding it were peculiar. He had always enjoyed robust health. He was a man of commanding figure, tall and stout, weighing about 225 pounds. About fifteen years ago he was taken with phlebitis, or inflammation of a vein of the leg. An operation for the purpose of removing the clot of blood was performed, but it was unsuccessful, and it is the opinion of the physicians were called in that it was the rushing of ths clot of blood to the heart that caused Dr.

Knapp's death. He came home as was his custom for lunch at noon yesterday, feeling as well as usual, but in about an hour and a half was seized with colic, which he attributed to watermelon which he ate in the morning. At 3 o'clock Dr. Jerome Walker, the family physician, was canea ana arter administering remedies said the patient would fully recover by morning. During the evening Dr.

Knapp suffered considerably, but at midnight he pronounced himself as feeling quite comfortable. He was attacked an hour later and died, at 3 o'clock. the stomach trouble no doubt superinducing me rusning or tae mood. Mrs. Knapp was a reached the city from Shelter lsl3nd 1 attend the funeral of her sister.

Mrs. John Trippe, who had been stopping at iiiytaeDourne. Dr. Knapp was born in New York cjtv in 1825. He was an active man all his life, and was most exacting in his business habits.

It was his custom to leave his residence at 5 clock overy morning for his business place, he buing che setfior memher of the poultry and game commission house of Knapp Van Washington market, York, and he was just as punctual In his return to nis nome in time for lunch. His afternoons While he was a pastor, were devoted prin cipally to pastoral visits and to such ministrations among the slick and needy as came to bis notice. Wherever he ministered he was much bofoved by che people. Whatever of salary came to him as a minister of the gospel he dovoted to pbilan'thropic work, be siue rnucn or his own private means. It I known that while a pastor at Flatbush, where ne was succeeded by the Rev.

Henry J. Gul ier, ho was paid a salary, but ho insisted upon banding the check back indorsed as his contribution Co the maintenance of che enured. And so It was at Memorial Baptist cniiron, i igntn avenue and Sixteenth street. his last pastorate, which he resigned about six months ago. and to which the Rev.

G. W. McPhorson has been called. The doctor was not a college graduate. After leaving the Connecticut literary institute he went into the commission business, but soon felt a call to the ministry, which he entered more than forty years ago, and In which he was afiwaya successful.

His strong constitution enabled him to attend to his business and the work of his pastorate at the saime time, and this he had always done, giving his morning to the business and the afternoon to his work as a clergyman. The dpceasi. was not in the strict sense an vangelist. but wherever he was pastor he always held a series of extra meetings, and he was instrumental In the conversion of a ETtat many persons. Tho series of services under his direction at Memorial church last year were wonderfully successful.

He frequently accepted invitations to other churches, where revivals always followed his ministrations. Dr. Knapp was fond of horses, and his handsome team of blacks could be seen every Sunday In front of the church where he was preaching, particularly if it were ut an edifice which he temporarily served. lie had not of late years remained very long in a pastorate, resigning to give way to another man when he had raised the to a prosperous condition. He always favored young ministers and was to all of them an especially warm friend and advisor.

Many young clergymen owe their success to his kindly advice Dr. Knapp was a lover of art and hi.x home contains many beautiful pictures. H(. seems tu have been fond of animal and marine life evidenced by the examples of this kind or art on the walls of his home. The doctor will be sadly missed by a wide circle of friends.

He was a most genial and companionable man..