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THE BROOKLYN "DAILY EAGLE. NEWTOItK WEDNESDAY. MARCH 19T2. MISCELLANEOUS. HOWS WITH CONDUCTOR.

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Pennsylvania Ra R. BOLD HIGHWAY ATTACK William Caufield Beaten Into Insensibility but Thugs Are Frightened Away. CAR INTERRUPTED HOLDUP. Police Have Clew to Identity of Two Men Who Were Seen by Victim's Wife. (Special to The Eagle.

Ocean Side, L. 1., March 13 News of a recent hold-up by two highwaymen In a lonely section of this village has Just become public and it reveals the near approach to death of one of the leading citizens at the hands of these bold high waymen. William Caufield, a grocer and butcher of rMvlson avenue, Is the vie tim. His assailants, who are believed to be the same as those who have been operating In Baldwin, Freeport and Rockville Centre fscaped. The poll.e are working on a clew and hope to establish the identity of the highwaymen.

The at- iacK occurred last Monday eht. Mr. Caufield was knocked senseless by a blow irom a DiacRjack and he would have been robbed of his day's profits, which he carried with him, had it not been for a passing trolley car. not far from the scene of attack. Mr.

Caufield had partially recovered from his insensibility when the car approached, and despite the warning of his assailants that they would kill him if he made an outcry, the groceryman yelled lustily for help. This frightened the highwaymen away, but they left him In serious condition mnd with his money intact. At Davison avenue, which is not very far from his home, Mr. Caufield was approached by a tall man who dealt him a sharp, stunning blow before he had time to obtain a good view of the stranger. Caufield fell, but had the presence of mind to ward off a second blow aimed at his head.

Gaining use of his faculties Caufield, who is active and strongly built, attempted to fight, but a second man appeared from behind a tree and pinned Cauneld by the neck with both arms. Then the attack in earnest began, until Mr. Caufield was "knocked out." William Eldred, a clerk In the Btore, who was waiting near Lincoln avenue for a trolley car, heard his employer's cry for help, at the same time the car hove I'j sight. The crew and passengers of the car were acquainted with the facts and tour of the neighborhood was made, but the highwaymen escaped Into the woods. Mrs.

Caufield, awaiting the return of her husband, was attracted by the sound of her husband's appeal for help, and she went out Into the cold, passing the two fleeing men. She recognized one as quite tall and the second as a trifle shorter. LONG ISLAND OBITUARY. James J. Warren.

Patchogue, L. March 13 James J. Warren died at the home of his sister, Miss Susie Warren, In Waterbury, yesterday. He was 50 years of age and leaves three brothers and four sisters, Mrs. F.

F. Edwards, Charles and Robert Warren of Patchogue, Joseph Warren of South Bend. Ind.j Miss Susie Warren of Waterbury. Miss Margaret Warren and Mrs. Louis Honowell of Brooklyn.

Services were neld in St. Francis de Sales Church at 7 o'clock this morning and the Interment was in the Catholic cemetery this afternoon. EDITOR BREAKS WRIST. While trying to crank his automobile yesterday W. Harvey Beegle, editor of the Rockaway Journal at Far Rockaway, was thrown forcibly to the ground and had his wrist broken.

Mr. Beegle had a party ot friends at his home In Baya-water, who wished to board a train, und in his hurry to start the engine he pushed the crank downward. The resultant kick snapped his wrist, which was reset by Dr. M. M.

Slocmu. HOSPITAL RATES INCREASED. Owing to the high cost of living, the trustees of the Flushing Hospital have been obliged to Increase their rates. Coal and vegetable bills for February were much larger lhan ever before, and, In fact, every single Item shows a considerable Increase over last year. Private rooms In the hospital have been raised from $21 a week to $25.

MISCELLANEOUS. SEA CLIFF DEPOSITORS TO BE PAID 80PER CENT orfcteJ Supposedly Uncollectable Loans? of Failed Bank Make Pos- sible Big Payments. DISBURSEMENT TOMORROW. Largest Dividend Ever Paid Deposits ors of an Institution Closed by State Department. (Special to The Eagle.) Albany, N.

March 13 Good news) to the depositors of the Sea Cliff BanlC was given out by Superintendent George C. Van Tuyl, of the State Banking Department today. With the approval of the Supreme Court, announcement was uiade by the Banking Department today that a disbursement of 80 per cent, would be made tomorrow to the depositors and creditors of the Sea Cliff Bank an institution which was closed by the superintendent on November 23 last. This breaks the record for a first dividend to depositors of a failed bank. This, bunk had been receiving the close attention and watchful care of Superintendent Van Tuyl for a considerable time before It was taken over.

Its condition baring been for a long time jjie cause tor concern. At the time of the closing the institution was In better shape than It. bad been for some time, but there was no proapeot that ItB affairs could be placed in euch condition as to admit of Its successful operation in the future. The amount due depositors at the date of closing was $102,660 and the bank had cash on band amounting to $19,072. ine nquiaaiion oureau or the Banking Department, under the direction of Superintendent Van Tuyl, succeeded In forcing the payment ot some supposedly uncollectible loans, and there was reported to the Supreme Court $82,159 cash bank on March 12, for the payment ofj the dividend and expenses.

The 80 per cent, dividend will require a disbursement of $76,030 to 414 claimants. All accounts under $500 in the failed bank will be paid In full at this time by order ot the court. The Sea Cliff Bank had a capital of $25,000 and J. G. Jenkins, formerly the defunct Jenkins Trust Company of Manhattan, was Its Up to this time the largest first dlvl dend that had ewr been paid to the depositors of an institution closed by tha Superintendent of Banks was 60 per which was paid to the creditors in the former European American Bank in Xevd York City.

TO REDUCE INSURANCE RATES, Lawrence-Cedarhurst Dep't Equipped With Motor Apparatus. Lawrence, L. March 13 The Art commissioners of the Lawrence-Cedar hurst Fire Department are making efforts to have insurance rates reduced la this place and Cedarhurst. The commissioners have written to the companies, informing them that the fire-fighting facilities of the department will be greatly bettered within a short time. The department has contracted for sit automobile combination chemical and hose wagon and will have a new firs alarm system Installed.

DIDN'T RECOGNIZE OFFICER. Rockville Centre L. March 13 AT thur C. Smylle of Nassau street, near Banks avenue, was arrested yesterday on, complaint of H. Gerbold, a quarantine Inspector, who charged him with Interfering with an officer In the dlschargai of his duty.

Gerbold alleged he attempted to prevent him from shooting a doff wnndering through the streets of the village. Police Justice Connell dismissed the complaint against Smylle, who declared ho thought Gerhold was a "crank" and did not know he was under the employ of the County Sheriff to shoot stray dogs. PLAINTIFF WINS PIG CASE. Llndenhurst, L. March 13 Linden-hurst's pig caBe was brought to a close yesterday, when Justice George W.

Ir-mlsch rendered a judgment of $15 and costs against Valentine Goebel, the defendant. The suit was brought by John Weder against Goebel, the plaintiff alleging that the defendant had sold him two pigs which were in a diseased condition. Goebel admitted selling the pigs with knowledge of their condition, but asserted that Weder knew of their condition when he purchased them. MISS MC WHINNEY TO MARRY. Lawrence, March 13 Mr.

and Mrs. Thomas A. McWhlnney of Stone Lodge announce that their daughter. Miss Florence May McWhlnney. and Frederick Robert Mackay of Albany, will be married on Thursday evening, March 28.

The ceremony will be performed at 8:30 o'cloefc in the McWhlnney cottage, on Washington avenue. MIbs McWhlnney is a popular member of the younger set la IM Kockaway branch. I I '3iSU-tj Aatifrjifj, I I The onebest 5e against I i The Famous SB iioDoy i read li and every Nobby Tread user knows it. The 1 1 I Nobby Tread has earn 1 1 Jj ed popularity. Made II I UNITED STATES TIRE COMPANY SkT I I a predominant Regrets Too Late His Actions on a Trolley Car.

Women passengers on an eastbound trolley car of the Jamaica avenue line were considerably excited, about 8 o'clock last night, when Joseph Merkel, a German brewery truck driver, 45 years old, of 238 Curtis avenue, Richmond Hill, used abusive and insulting language. Also, Merkel refused to pay to the conductor, George Cox, a nickel for his fare. Just before the car reached the Jamai ca Town Hall. Detective Klllane. who was on board, Instructed the conductor to stop In front of the stationhouse.

This done. Killane took Merkel off. Merkel did not fully realize the seri ousness of his situation until he peered forth from behind the bars of one of the stationhouse cells. Then he begged to be allowed to see that conductor, abjectly beg his pardon and pay bis fare. "Nothing doing!" said Doorman Carroll, as he turned the key In the lock of the barred door.

FARMERS CLUB TO DINE. Port Jefferson, L. March 13 The Farmers club and members of the Forum of Millers place and Mount Sinai will attend a dinner In Athena Hall on Wednesday, March 20, to be given for the benefit of the Port Jefferson Public Library. Frederick C. Hleks of Port Washington will give an illustrated lecture on China, which will be followed by speech-making.

ANOTHER PATCHOGUE PAPER County Review Expands, but Some Say Purpose Is Only Political. (Special to The Eagle.) Tatchogue, L. March 13 Political Patchogue Is stirred today over the prospect of having another newspaper In town. A well-known resident of the village, who Is said to be a lieutenant of George H. Furman and Harry Lee, is furthering the project.

The new paper Is to be a Patchogue edition, it Is said, to the Suffolk County Review, a weekly published at Rlverhead by Harry Lee. it is said that Mr. Fur-man and Mf. Lee, who are looking for the respective offices of county judge and county clerk, are somewhat grieved by the hard knocks and bruises received at the hands of Editor James A. Canfleld of the Patchogue Advance, the only Re publican paper in town.

Hence the prop osition for another organ or the party lines. This move is received with consterna tion by the Republicans, and is a source of delight among the Democratic ranks. Some of the leaders In both parties who look far enough ahead see the Inevitable result a war between the two papers and a lack of harmony In the party if not a real break. Subscriptions are being solicited In Patchogue for the Review, under the new proposition, and an office will be maintained here where news will be gathered and sent In to appear In the Patchogue edition every Friday. Two Republican leaders today said that In their opinions It was a skyrocket Idea, and was only a temporary arrangement to further the interests of some politicians.

DR. PHRANER'S FUNERAL Rev. Dr. Wick Will Officiate With Help of Rev. Dr.

Kerr. It has been announced that at the fu neral service, tomorrow afternoon, 2:30 o'clock, over the remains of the late Rev. William H. Phraner, at 64 St. Paul's road, Hempstead, the officiating clergyman will be the Rer.

Robert K. Wrick, pastor of the Dutch Reformed Church of Jamaica. He will be assisted by the Rev. F. M.

Kerr, pastor of Christ's First Presbyter ian Church, Hempstead. It Is expetced that a large number of clergymen within the North Classls, of which the deceased was stated clerk and treasurer, will attend. Dr. Phraner was a native of Jamaica, his father and grandfather before him having lived there. His mother was Sarah Vanderveer of Newtown, a descendant of the old Knickerbocker family of Vanderveer.

Dr. Phraner was considered one of the most brilliant men of the Dutch Church in America and was a pulpit orator of strength and eloquence. Dr. Phraner's wife, who survives him, was Miss Marion Margaret daughter of John Vedder of Schenectady, N. where the Vedder family has always been one of the most prominent in the Mohawk Valley.

A daughter, Miss Olive Phraner, graduate of Wellesley College, and now professor in the academy at Torrington, also survives, as does a sister, Miss Martha E. Phraner, who for the past six years has lived at Poughkeepsle, N. Y. FREEPORT ELKS VISIT CITY. Guests of Queensborough Lodge, by Whom They Were Installed.

Freeport, L. March 13 More than forty members of Freeport Lodge of Elks journeyed to the city last night, at the Invitation of the Exalted Ruler of Queens Borough Lodge. It appears that the local lodge of Elks was Installed by the Ruler of Queens Borough Lodge and as he Is about to step down from his position he sent an Invitation to the Infant order of Elks to attend. Since the Installation of the newest lodge the Free-port It has grown at a remarkable rate, until the membership Is now past the 2o0 mark. At the recent Initiation of the local lodge the following members were added to the rolls: Charles B.

Malloy, Charles L. Cnrtmell, Simon De La Fuente, Harry Peyton Steger, of Freeport: Herbert E. Pearsall of Rockville Abram Wolf of Great Neck, Allan Morrison and Joseph K. Burger of Westbury. THOMPSON BILLPASSES HOUSE Would Prevent Location of Inebriates Home at Smithtown.

fSpecial to The Eagle). Albany, N. March 13 The bill of Assemblyman Thompson of Suffolk County to prevent the location by the City of New York of the proposed Home fo'r Inebriates at Smithtown. L. passed the Assembly yesterday afternoon.

Senator Long of Oyster Bay will make a Btrong effort to pass the bill through the Senate, as the residents of Smithtown are strongly opposed to the plan to locate the farm colony In their neighborhood. HER 86TH BIRTHDAY. Sea Cliff, L. March 13 Mrs. Letltla A.

Rowllings, cne of the oldest women residents of Sea Cliff, and well known among other residents of Long Island where she has resided nearly sixty years, will quietly celebrate the eighty-sixth anniversary of her birthday on Thursday. Mrs. Rowllings resides with her only daughter, Mrs. George Hall. Besides her daughter, she has two grandchildren, Mrs.

L. A. Reeve of this village, and Mrs. James Crossley of Mattltuck, and a great grandrhild. Master Kenneth Reeve, the six-year-old Bon of Mr.

and Mrs. L. A. Reeve. TO SELL $145,000 BONDS.

The Manhasset-Lakevllle Water Commissioners yesterday asked the North Hempstead Town Board to advertise the sale of $145,000 worth of bonds. This Is made necessary owing to the municipal water plant which will be erected shortly. The contract for erecting the plant has been awarded to W. G. Frlti.

Them at Public Meeting. The Public Service Corporations of Long Island yesterday applied to the North Hempstead Town Board for a franchise to supply gas In the Town of North Hempstead. At the present time there Is another application before the board for a franchise to lay gas mains In the town, and as there will be a public hearing upon this application on March 26, the members of the Board decided that both propositions could be acted upon at the same time. The Public Service Corporation does not state what terms it Intends to make. Henry McDonald, who represented the company, Informed the members of the Board that he would submit a favorable proposition at the hearing.

FELL FROM CAB. Bernard Welsee, 69 years old, of 108 Suydam street, Woodhaven, while alight ing from a trolley ear of the Jamaica avenue line at iSuydam street, about 11:30 o'clock last night, fell to the street and sustained a contusion over the right eye. After he was attended, Mr. Welsee left for home. MILLINERY SHOP ROBBED.

Rockville Centre, L. March 13 Robbers entered the millinery shop of Miss H. L. Dyer, on Sunday night, and stole oostlv ostrich illumes and women's kid gloves valued at $60. Miss Dyer reported her loss to the police yesterday and said that the miscreant3 effected an entrance to her store through, the rear by removing a light of glass.

DR. CADMAN WELCOMED Brooklyn Pastor Talks on "Great Thinkers" in Rockville Centre Church. (Special to The Eagle.) Rockville Centre, L. March 13 The Rev. Dr.

S. Parkes Cadman, pastor of the Central Congregational Church, Brooklyn spoke to the members of the Men's League of the Rockville Centre Baptist Church on "Great Thinkers of the Nineteenth Century, at the church, on Mer rick road, last evening. Dr. Cadman has a warm regard for the memory of Henry Ward Beecher, and he classed him among the great thinkers of the Nineteenth Century. He dwelt particularly on Beccher'B efforts along the line of slavery and hlB work for Its abolishment.

His uttered words were pearls of wisdom, and, better sllll, they were effective. Abraham Lincoln, the martyr President, was mentioned by the lecturer as one of the greatest thinkers of the last century, and as well a great worker, always urging the cause of right for the people. Thomas A. Edison has won a niche In Dr. Cadman's hall of fame, and he referred to his wonderful productions as proof of his depth of thought and Ingenuity.

The discoverer of radium shared the laudation of the eloquent preacher, who "painted pictures" of his subjects. The Men's League recently held Its an nual meeting and elected the folowing to office: Harry Reeves, president; Eugene i MawKins, vice president; E. Hager, recording secretary; Harrison Wright, financial. secretary; otto Robinson, treasurer, and E. B.

Richmond, chaplain. MANY BURIALS IN QUEENS. Borough Cemeteries Received 47,679 Bodies During 1911 Calvary Had Most. Interesting statistics of burials, deaths, marriages and births in the Borough of Queens during the past year have Just been compiled in the registrar's office of the Health Department at Jamaica. During 1911 there have been buried in the various cemeteries of Queens Borough 47,679 bodies, many of them coming from Manhattan, from Brooklyn and from New Jersey enough to populate a city.

The cemetery which received the greatest number of bodies was Calvary, where 20.025 were taken during the twelve months of the last year. In years gone by the county received $1 tax on each funeral that went over the country roads. This helped to keep the highways in repair. Now the roads are cared for by the city. The total of deaths In Queens Borough was 3,908 during the year 1911.

There were also 1,824 marriages and 7,571 births. Klghty-three rVins were born in the borough during the year. The birth rate was greatest among American born par. ents, to whom is credited a total of 4,231. Italy comes second with Russian-Poland had 612; Germany, 582: Austria-Hungary, 340; Ireland, 407; England, 115; Bohemia.

60; Sweden. 56: Scotland. 38; British America. 35; France, 33; Switzerland, 19, and other countries, 92. TWINS DIE WITHIN 40 HOURS.

Neither Mrs. Bogart Nor Mr. Wise Knew of Other's Sickness. Rockville Centre, L. March 13 Friends and relatives of Mrs.

Sarah A. Bogart, who died Saturday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. V. V. New-by of 11 Broadway, this village, also mourned the death of her twin brother, who died Monday morning.

Both were in ttioir R2d venr. and both were taken sick on the same date, two weeks ago. They died within lorty noura ot eacn other. Mrs. Bogart's brother was Nathan Wise of 1280 Madison avenue, Manhattan.

Neither knew the other had been 111. Funeral Bervlres over the remains of Mrs. Bogart were held Monday evening and the interment was made in Greenfield Cemetery yesterday. She was the widow of the late Deacon Samuel Bogart. It.

is possible that the body of Mr. Wine will also be taken to Greenfield and. placed beside that of his sister. Each hail neen fondly attached to the other. QUEENS MARRIAGE LICENSES For Twenty-four Hours Ended at P.M.

Yesterday. Al Vrt Hanson. 22, of 15 Grant av, TVool13I1, Norma ole, '22, of WoryiRM! nv, Wnodside. Frnnt Thiirni'-r. X2.

.90 vjv av, fit gMvnrvl. Elizabeth frautz, of Covert av, MfonM Amanfa. SI. of North Hilluld av. l.iSimn:'.

Hill, "aihrin Hn-rnf It, or Nnrili HtilfM av. Ili-'hnion. Mill. Frank Berk. 27.

of 541 Hiinroi pt. Hi 1grwinrl. AmHIa FleiR. ZZ, of av, Hidse- TVOOil. Marry FVtzrr.

of 14 North Ray view av, Hm-kaway Boat'li. Hflen Thnrsoy, 24, of 1 Oceanus av, Hoc kanay Bnarh. EASTERN STAR ENTERTAINS. Sayvllle, L. March 1.1 Representatives from tho Eastern Star chapters of New York, Huntington, Richmond Hill, Northport, Rlverhead, Port Jefferson, Islln and Oreenport, to the number of about 100, were the guests last evening of Metlakhatla Chapter in the local opera house.

The occasion was the official visit of most worthy grand matron, Julia H. Thayer, and most worthy grand patron, Moses Veaton. and their staff of officers. The Sayvllle chapter served their guests with a supper, which was followed by a most interesting programme. a Damage Trial Goes on Without Colonel in the Jury Box.

PREVIOUSLY AWARDED $40,000 Boy Had Legs Cut Off by New York Central Train While Steal ing a Bide. (Special to The Eagle.) Mineola, L. March 13 The case of Michael Carmody against the New York Central Railroad was placed on trial in the Supreme Court for Nassau County here yesterday. The claim of the plaintiff Is for damages as a result of personal Injuries received on the morning of September 25, 1910, In the Harlem yards of the defendant company. The plaintiff is suing for $50,000, and at a previous trial he was awarded 40,000.

The Appellate DlvlBion sent the case back for re-trlal. John J. Graham appears for the plaintiff, while Judge Oeland of tho firm of Dykema'n, Oeland Kuhn appear for the railroad. This Is the case In which Colonel Roosevelt was not accepted as a Juror. The contention of the plaintiff is that while be was a trespasser In the sense that he was stealing a ride on the cars belonging to the defendant company, he was KicKed from the cars by the con- auctor of the freight train, and as a re suit of the treatment accorded him by the defendant's conductor he fell under the wheels and had both of his legs severed.

The defense of the railroad company that the conductor did not force Carmody to release his hold, but tnat as he attempted to steal the ride he ran Into, one of his companions, who was also stealing a ride, and that result of the collision the plaintiff was tnrown under the wheels of the cars. John Curtin was the first witness called In behalf of the plaintiff, and he testified as to being a playmate of tho plaintiff, and a to his accompanying him to the Harlem yardB, where the accident happened. He further testified that the plaintiff was running ahead of him when he saw the plaintiff clinging to the top of the car with his hands, and that he saw the conductor, George Frey, running toward Carmody, and then he saw the plaintiff drop from the car. There was a very pathetic scene when the Carmody boy testified in his own behalf. He said that he had stolen a ride on the freight train on the day he was injured, and that he was clinging to the top of the car when the conductor ran towards him and swore at him, and told him to get off.

He said that the conductor stamped on his hands gn hard that he had to let go, and the next thing ho remembered was when he awoke in the J. Hood Wright Hospital. The boy plaintiff has both of his legs amputated, and was carried to the witness box. Daniel A. Golden, the uncle of the boy, with whom he had resided for years, testified that he heard of the accident the afternoon of the day on which It happened, and that he went to the J.

Hood Wright Hospital and saw the boy and examined the knuckles of his hands nd found them bruised. The case for the plaintiff was closed with the calling of one Arthur J. Boyd, who said that ho was a private detect ive, living at 1727 Seventy-first street, Brooklyn. He said that he was at the yards the day when the boy plaintiff was hurt, and that he saw the boy clinging to the top of of the car and saw the conductor run toward the plaintiff. He said that he did not go to the boy when he saw him fall.

BODIES ARE NOT FOUND. Last Hope Vanishes of Any Trace of Three Hunters. Bay Shore, L. March 14 Practically the last hope that the bodies of Edwin Bailey of Manhattan, Dr. Carl Clemens of Babylon and Captain Thomas Veltman of Bay Shore would be found was given up yesterday, when Mrs.

Bailey returned to her Manhattan home after spending three days in Bay Shore. Mrs. Bailey was anxious to visit the dace, where, two months ago, the three men are supposed to have been drowned, out local baymen persuaded her to give up the idea. Yesterday the oyster dredging boat Fauseh Brothers returned after a day spent ahout Dixon's Channel. The search ing party on the dredge searched the place thoroughly, but found no trace of the bodies or of their guns and supplies.

It is now believed that the bodies were carried out Into the ocean through Fire Island Inlet when the Ice upon the bay broke up. TWO PRISONERS DISCHARGED. Andrew Cause of Jamaica, who was Indicted by the Queens County Grand Jury for an alleged assault upon several boys was placed on trial before Judge Humphrey In the Queens County Court yesterday. He introduced testimony tending to prote an alibi and the jury, after being out for a short time, returned a verdict of not guilty. He was discharged from custody.

Robert Bain, a Scotchman from Far Rockaway, was placed on trial shortly afterwards on the charge of assault upon Charles Shaw. Bain insisted that Shaw had made the first pass at him and he was merely defending himself. In this case the jury also returned a verdict of not guilty and Bain was discharged. A SIDEWALK HEARING. April 2 is tho date set for the hearing upon the application to lay sidewalks on Stoner avenue, between Third and Tenth streets, Great Neck.

The hearing will be held in the Manhasset town hall. SAY ship for a long time. He Is affable but resolute: able but conciliatory; and he has made many of his sianchcst friends among his strongest opponents. Amltyville Record. The Hon.

George L. Thompson of the town of Smlthtown Is being mentioned in connection with senatorial honors. It Is believed that tho nomination for Congressman wiil go to Nassau County ari that ex-Conm'essrnan Cocks or his brother, Frederick C. HIckR, will be the nominee. This will naturally bring the senatorial nomination to Suffolk County and Mr.

Thompson is the logical man for the on the ticket. His constituents are proud of his record at Albany, even ij II I opponents being profuse in their praise of his efforts In behalf of his district. He certainly would make a conscientious representative of this senatorial district as he has of the Assembly district, and should have the chance to prove his capacity. Babylon Journal. Another cause for rejoicing on the part of Newtown people Is the fact that the proposition 1o build the big boulevard direct to Jamaica and the Queensboro Bridge, with Elmhurst right In the center, Is being progressed very rapidly.

At the Topographical Bureau, In Long Island City, the maps for this Improvement are nearly completed. As soon as they are they will he sent to the Board of Estimate for approval and for action looking to the appointment of commissioners of condemnation. President Connolly has told the Register representative that he will lose no time In pushing this proposition with all his power. It looks as If by this time next year the condemnation and legal opening of this boulevard to coo feet will be well under way. New-to Register.

His Denunciation of Gambling Dens Starts Action in District Attorney's Office. WIVES AND MOTHERS HELP. Dive Keepers Are Cautious Now, and Only Chosen Few Are Admitted to Realms. i (Special to The Eagle.) Patchogue, L. March 13 Following the two strenuous attacks upon the gambling dens of Patchogue recently made by the Rev.

Mr. Louis H. Johnston of the Congregational Church, it is said that the "resorts" referred to by the pastor are pretty tight shut, and that only the chosen few now participate In the spoils of the "Jackpot." These few It Is said are now working quietly and cautiously. The word has gone abroad that "The lid is on In Patchogue." The latchstrlng is now pulled In and further signs of good fellowship are required than the usual password of "knock-and-enter." This quiet Is due not only to the pas tor's sermons, but also to steps that he has taken to lay the matter before the District Attorney. It is said that District Attorney Ralph C.

Greene has already taken some steps In the matter and that he contemplates still further investigation. It is believed that the Rev. Mr. Johnston has furniBhed the District Attorney with the names of the "resorts" which he has so scathingly denounced from the pulpit. It Is a fact that a large number ot Patchogue people are backing up the minister, and that he is strongly supported in his reform measures.

Some say that they will gladly join the pastor In a raid if It comes to that Issue. Conferences have been held between the pastor and many of the wives and mothers. He Is the leading force among those who would wean their husbands and sons from the Influence of these dens. Several women, whose names are withheld, told an Eagle reporter today that they were working hnnd-ln-hand with the minister, and advising him as to the resorts patronized by their husbands. They tell of the winning and losing of hard-earned money.

One woman said that she had sent a letter to the District Attorney. Mr. Greene would not discuss the matter, but It Is said that he is making a quiet Investigation. Last Sunday all the poolrooms were closed, and since then the "hangouts" and the "resorts" have been less open. While somewhat abated, nevertheless It Is said that thos who are "In with the boss" are admitted, and the "Jackpot" still Is in evidence, SWIFT CO.

NOT GUILTY. Wholesale Concern in Flushing Haled to Jamaica Court. A representative of Swift of 32 Broadway, Flushing, was arraigned before the bar of Justice in the Jamaica Court of Special Sessions yesterday, and found not guilty of a charge of violating the sanitary code In having, as was alleged, about fifty pounds of unfit fowl in a refrigerator. Alexander Mannk, of 13 Jay avenue, Maspeth, who was charged with assault by Franlc Rasmus, of 98 Clinton avenue, same place, was found guilty by a majority of the Sessions judges. Justice Stein-ert dissenting, declaring he would give the defendant the benefit of the doubt.

It was charged that Mannk struck Rasmus on the jaw with an iron bar In the Maspeth carbarns. Rasmus' jaw was fractured. Mannk was remanded until March 19 for investigation. Gustave Troxtler, of Whltestone, charged with petit larceny by Robert Armstrong of the same place, was found guilty, but let go on probation. EBthel Cornell, a negross, of 64 Church street, Jamaica, who was charged with stealing two blankets from the boarding house of Mrs.

Rose Baldwin in Herri-man avenue, Jamaica, was found guilty but had sentence suspended. CONDUCTOR KILLED BY TRAIN. Frank Sage Mangled by Locomotive at Far Eockaway. Having his left arm and leg amputated, his skull fractured, and then electrocuted, Is what happened, yesterday afternoon, to Frank Sage, In the Long Island Railroad freight yard at Far Rock-away. Sage, who was 33 years of age, and resided at 23 Franklin street, Jamaica, was a freight conductor, and was killed by the engine of his own train.

He was in the yard, directing the shunting of cars, when he met with the acci dent. Melville Waters, the engineer, of 33r Lefferts avenue, Morris Tark, states that he was backing down the engine to couple It to a string of cars when he saw Sage crossing the track near the tender. The engineer further says tnat he called out to Sage to move out of the wav and put on the emergency brake, but that the tender struck the conductor, cut off his arm and leg and throw him over a third rail. An ambulance surgeon who attended Sage says that if spark of lire remainea in nm noay after being hit. It was snuffed out when he came In contact with the third rail.

After Dr. Thomas or St. Joseph tlos- pltal. Far Rockaway, pronounced Sage the body was taken to Fltzpatrlck's morgue and the coroner was notified. It looks as if the Old Guard of the Democrats in Suffolk want everything it harmonv.

Neither of the faithful leaders of the O. G. have been known to results other than to disrupt. Babylon Signal. National Park at Montauk.

That sounds to F.ast. Hampton folk. In fact, we not sure that It does not strike a mre responsive chord In the ears of of our citizens who would preserve Kcautv anrl nld-timo tradi- 'ons of that wonderful section than does me talk of the future city oi Mouiaun. Eisthampton Star. We print elsewhere an Eagle report of i meeting on March 1, at Mineola, ot ie Democratic Congressional Committee.

Arbitrary ana nign-nannen cournc iisued therfBt is so flagrant, it must. should hope, insure severe oonciem-lon from rlght-inlnded citizens ha entire district. We do it know what, steps will he taken to tify this outrage, out presume tne courts may be appueu io. ureeupun Watchman. Su lufTolk County has taken Its proper sta nd in tho ranks ot the urooniyn city 1'ln Movement and will worn Ride tiy ...1,1.

Vnuuan Onnpna ami Klnffa in side ovldine a boulevard the entire length pr of toe Island and in inrtner neauiwyiuK nature's paradise by the addition of in tho Eei'cral vil aces and ner- hap great common park for the Island centrally located and proporly planned and cared for. Bay Shore Journal. 7t Is to be regretted that there Is not mors unanimity vt thought and action lu a a WHAT a I I i I Principal Vossler Resigns and Mr. Ackerman of Ossining Succeeds Him. FOUR PROPOSITIONS MADE.

At Meeting on April 12, Matter Long in Dispute Will Be Settled. The committee that was appointed some time ago to Investigate the needs of a new high school building at Great Neck and to look Into the financial conditions of the school district -have been making great headway, according to the reports made to the Board of Education at Us meeting held last evening at the Great Neck High School. One of the biggest surprises of the evening was the announcement of the resignation of the school principal, A. B. Vcsslcr.

Mr. Vossler has been in charge of the Great Neck school for the past year. A Mr. Ackerman, a teacher In the Ossining, (X. High School, has been selected as principal.

He will take up his duties In the fall. Four propositions were accepted for consideration by the board for a new school building. They were: New road and Hicks lane sites, consisting of two acres, for the erection of two portable buildings. The pries mentioned is $1,000 per acre. Hayden property, in the rear of the present high school, consisting of acre; price.

$8,000. If this site be telected a building will have to be removed and it is the intention of those Interested in this site to erect a new building there and In time tear down the pres ent high school. The llreuer site, on the New road, BV4 acres, for $25,000. Another site, on Hicks lane, consisting of 8 acres; price, $12,000. The board announced that on April 12 there will be a meeting of the voters of the school district to vote upon the propositions.

The proposition securing the largest number of votes will be the one selected. Readers of Tie Eagle will recall that the Breuer tract was before the voters some time ago, but after a stormy meeting it was defeated by a small majority. MRS. LOCKE PLANS FOR CHILD. Mrs.

Mulrooney May See Her Little Son Twice a Week. Mrs. Anna Locke, who was given the custody of her grandchild, little James Locke, O'j years old, by Justice Maddox In the Queens County Supreme Court on Monday, has made her plans for the bringing up of the child. She received the child when his mother, Mrs. James Mulrooney of 1657 Third avenue, Manhattan, brought habeas corpus proceedings to get possession of tho child who has been living with his grandmother for over a year.

When Mrs. Locke was seen at her home. Crescent street, last evening she said she would make nn effort to restore friendly relations between the father and mother of the child. The mother had expressed a desire to sec her son on Wednesdays and Saturdays and she would lie permitted to do so. As soon as the weather becomes pleasant the boy will lie sent to the parochial school In the parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, In Astoria.

This Is only a short distance from Locke's home. Each Sunday the little liny will be sent to Sunday fichool and church. Edward J. Maher, attorney for Mrs. Mulrooney, said last night that an appeal from tho decision of Justice Maddox would probably be taken.

SAYVILLE TALKS BASEBALL. Sayvllle, L. March 13 Enthusiasm on the subject of baseball here Is again at fever heat. At a meeting in the rooms of Ye Village Club, a committee of three was appointed to look up recruits for the coming season, which is made necessary by the fact that seven of last season's good men are to play elsewhere this summer. A team will he organized from the men of Sayvllle, West Sayvllle and Bayport and will have about $100 In the treasury to start with.

A meeting will be held next Monday evening to map out work for the coming season. KHAKI FOR GIRL PIONEERS. The executive committee of the Girl Pioneers of America have announced that the Girl Pioneers' costumes will consist of khaki bloomers, skirts and nallor waist. a red flowing tie. The hat.

will also he of khaki, and will be Kimllnr to the soft, rough and ready hat worn by ttrr- "Hah Rah" boys. A red band will encircle the hat. making In all a most picturesque costume. COMING EVENtT) Marrli --Month lv meeting of th O.rnly H.rti-iiltur;ii Hieiety, Pentbroka Hall, tilti at p.m. Mar'ii T'rmbrnke Hall.

Glen fnw, hv Krni t'uvnes. nn "Our Wild Anl-'ma! iimir tit. Hiipplce of Glen Village lnt(irMVpinf nt Apsnriatlon. Msfli ii'ii ein-nnn. Villa of Sea Cliff: fills cprii frnm to 7 p.m.

Marrli vifjt of II. II. fi. M. Alfred Mv.n Lo'lfre, to Glen Cove 1 and A.

M. rpf', Marti l.V-I'ani'" to given In Flremn'F Hall ir the benefit of 1h Village Pm-kpthal! Man Iiir at tVaiikvan Canoe t'lub-r'oms In at p.m., to consider Gouth H'l" llnpiball League. lBrrh larn of r.lndnhurt AtbleUv Club in oleeste's Hall, LJndtnhurot. OTHERS Babylon, especially when It comes to se-'. lectlng candidates for village offices.

If little forethought was given, politics and personalities dropped and an effort made to secure and keep in office men who were fitted for the position, Babylon would be better governed and men would not mind so much making the sacrifice that holding tho offices entails and for whb there is no compensation, save the honor and personal pride of having done something for the municipality In which one resides. Babylon Leader. The talk about Dayton Hedges of Patchogue. Brookhaven's young but able supervisor, being nominated for Congress on the Democratic ticket Is not altogether mere talk. Mr.

Hedge's has developed amazingly since he had honor thrust upon him at a town convention in April, limit, and he may ne consinereu worthy of a bigger place than his present one. He has not grown very fast as an orator In his three years of public life, but he has developed a keenness for grasping the merits of a situation as well as a tenacity for holding on to a conviction. His unbounded geniality is his other big asset. Amltyville Record. There Is a hopeful spirit among the Democrats all down the line and it Is not likely that many of the nominations will gn begging this year.

John R. Vunk has not said that he wanted the nomination for County Judge to succeed Tim- rtthv lia vol-V Hlfplv will when the right time comes. He came to Long Island a total stranger less than fifteen years ago and applied himself with energy and diligence to the task of making his way. Handicapped by lack of financial means, his study of law and admission to the tar uieaut I'hyslcal hard.