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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-09
CHARGED WITH MURDER.
Two Hotlica Identified as That of
Missing Charles Gnnx.

CAMDEN. y. j.. July 9.-Patrlck Ker-
win and -. II. Armstrong were placed on
trial in the Gloucester County Court at
Woodbury. this morning on charge of
numbering Charles GamH. GapZ was d
livery stable keeper at Swcdesboro, and
disappeared IN Dec ,mhnr last 1t Ii all
legged that CAM and Kerwin got Into a
dispute over drinks, AMI that CAM LEFT
the saloon. and was followed by kerwin
AID Armstrong. CAM was not seen alive
after that. Three months ago n body
was found in the creek at Rlackwood.
Although the clothing on the body was
not that worn by CAM when last seen
alive. the body was Identified by means
OF scars on one hand and a peculiar for
nation of the feet. The COroner's jury
found that II was CAMS body. and rem
dered verdict that he had been muir
dered. The body was buried at the eX-
Densa Of CAMS brothers.
A few weeks iater body was found In
tine creek at Woodbury.. On 1t was cloth
ing answering the description OF tn It
worn bv CAM at the time he disap-
pearcd. In the pockets wcra phJCrs
hearing CAMS name. 'rnis body was de-
Clarei to be tldt Of CAM. Another in
quest was held. and 1t was again found
that GAM had been murdered. The doc
tors declared the man was dead when
the body vas placed In the water. The
wife of GAM buried this body.
This mornings session was taken Nh
in securing jury.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-09
WAiLklD BY RUFFIANS.
two Elizabeth I"n!,G Women Have
Tsrrifs ing Experience.

80 'th' % Ih- l. tnIAb NhIlts'
ELIZABETH, y. j., July 9.-While
Nil RuGbiph. Of this city, and Il girl
rti.ul wer" crossing the Common, near
Williamson street. last night to their
homes they We're attacked by gang
Of luGEhs. who tried to assault them.
Miss Rudolph had her clothes partly
torn off
TIL" screams OF the young women
caused the scoundrels to desist. and
becoming alarmed over the approach OF
somo people to the scene, they took to
their heels.
Tire officers searched until daylight
for the fellows, but as yet they have
not been arrested. The young women
recognized James Gaffney, an eT-con-
vtCt and Dug Reilly, another notori-
GUS tough, as two of the gang that way
LAID them.
Miss Rudolph and her companion were
almost Frustrated by shock. but were
able, however, 10 appear In Police Court
this morning and swear out warrants
against Gaffney and Reilly.
The police arrested Edward Flood, who
had been with the gang early in the
evening. but had taken no part In the
assault. He was fined 81 and costs for
disorlerly conduct
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-09
LlFE-SAVER'S HARD WORK.
boxer Patterson and Mrs. Burns
Rescued by Prof. Tobic.

ROcKAWAY BEACH, July 9.-Frank
Patterson, the wrll-known boxer and
proprietor OF "A hotel at Seaside, while IN
bathing yesterday with William STAINS
field, an Irish comedian. was taken with
cramp when some distance from shore.
Prof Tohle. a life-savcr at Schillins :
pavilion. swan out To Patterson, who
was in the mean time saved from goin;
down the third time by Stansilcld. When
Tobie reached the pair they We're
pretty well overcome. but he got them
both to the shore where Patterson was
soon restored
A few minutes later Mrs. Burns, OF
Houston street and the Bowery, New
YORK. Was seen struggling in the SURF
about 2Oo feet from the shore. Tobie
swan out to her. but as Mrs Burn.
weighs in the nCghborhood OF 3Ol
pounds, the brave life-Eaver, wearied hy
his previous rescue, was having n hard
struggle, when Oscar Engcls, another
fe-saver. swan out with Il lifeline
With his ali Mrs. Eurna was taken
ashore but little the worse for her mar
row escape.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-09
WHEAT Is HIGHER.
Cereals Open Strong, but Cotton
Fails several Points.

The wheat market VAS surprisingly
arm this morning. II opened with an
advance Of about Bic, on wheat, sep
tomhcr selling at ~ SIS, while Chicago
SOLD ~ 80, Corn opened at Il - here
Tor Scp,,mu.r and al 4 At chicago.
bat lroE" nearly - during the fore.
noon, oats wcr' uonrcr a. The start
S,rt,aHsr selling NJ .. - at New York
irI ~ - ct ,mcGEr.
me cotton mark wa from three to
ny, r.IUts lower ~ the starr, JulN
'uiui 20 40. Au-ast 80, 81 90, isrp'ru.
h,v 90 p,tuh,r 5"iu G"'. t,y.mtvr
l", December ~. .rd "tuGary 80 a..
as. LiNcrupv! Vas weaker hy about
two points on futur s., with SPOT cotton
ruling Ia buyers favor but Unchanged
as u price
4 petition I, being circulated on the
Cotton Exchange requesting the Board
of Managers 10 repeal the section OF the
by laws which provides for the opening
of the Exchange on Monday mornings
AZ II o'clock during June, July and
August. Many members complain of the
late, opening and want the hour changed
10 10. :.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-09
DEAL STOPPED BY SCHIEREN.
Coney's scheme to Sell Property
Nipped In the bud.

A real estate deal In connection
with the Twelfth Ward Park. Brook
lyn, by which Michael J. Coffey and
other politicians. II II alleged. expected
to make handsome profit. was prompt
~ knocked In the head by Mayor Schie-
rem this morning.
After the big scandal of last year In
connection with the Twelfth Ward Park
purchase, by which Senator Coffcy and
y. II. Flynn made n profit of $oO.UO from
the city. nobody supposed they would
again have the audacity to try to spring
a second chapter on taxpayers.
Every Brookynite Is familiar with the
old story Of the. Twelfth Ward PARA
While Senator Coney was PRESIDENT OF
cost the city siN.O0 After the purchase
1t was learned that the original purchase
price was Sooa9 It was transierr rn, to
her married name, and six weeks after
the original purchase sold TO the city al
pr INT OF $4,000.
Some time ago the Aldermen passed n
resolut ion to have william street paved;
Last Monday Alderman Gull foy.e had
another resolution passed, resembling all
other resolutions relating to the paving
OF William street.
An investigation then revealed II
scheme to have the Twelfth Ward Park
extended across William street, and to
do this II would he necessary to pur-
chase property owned by Senator COT
fey. Park Commissioner Squier was OF
posed To enlarging the park.
With the paving OF william street
Mr.. Coffey was aware the park would
not be extended over his property
Hence Alderman Guilfoyle's resolution.
Mayor Schieren this morning had al
Interview with Corey and Guilfoyle.
la 81. Al - h.
William street must be paved. He then
offered Alderman Guilfoyle the choice
Of rescirding his resolution passed last
Monday or having It vetoed. Mr.. Gull
foyle chose the former alternative. Tn.
real estate deal IL now declared off fo'
the present.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-09
ISAACS'S HANDY MAN.
Used II orr Capitmann's Neck and
NOr-.isOIin's Arm.

Morris lsaacs, of 5l2 Baltic street.
Brooklyn. was held for examine ton to-
morrow in 81 500 bail 10y Justice Tighe in
the Butler stree, Court. brooklyn. to-day
ON the charge OF stabbing Morris Capt.
mann. of los Walton street, in the neck
with an aWl.
Capitmann am lsaacs are bench-mn ties
in Lanes shoe shop Berkeley place and
Fifth avenue. Brooklyn. Mrs. Capt.
mann, the mother Of the plaintiff. Is a
midwife. Recently, 1t is alleged, she
attended Mrs Isaacs. 1t IL said that
when tapitmann met Isnacs In the shop
Saturday he upbraided him for not pay
Ing his mother her fee.
Isuacs became angry, and told Capt.
mann that II he wanted to talk about
money matters to go with him to the
street. The men went down into Bcrk-
cley place where the quarrel was
resumed. Capitmann says that IsaacS
pulled an awl n foot long from his
pocket ana stabbed him In the neck with
II.
Jacob Morrisohn. who lives in the
same house with Capltmann ran to his
friends assistance lie claims that
lsahcs stabbed him in the arm with the
anvil
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-09
MRs.MERCHAA 7 NOT IN COURT
So Judge Van Wyok Granted Her
Husband a Separation.
The Court Clerk Must Pay His wife
$40 q Week.

Another chapter was added IL tH"
domestic troubles of Robert Merchant
Clerk of the Supreme Court, brooklyn,
to-day and his wife, Minnie, who has
been arrested several times for being
intoxicated.
Some time ago Mrs. Merchant sued
her husband for a separation, alleging
that he had cruelty treated her Mer-
chant filed an answer denying tn"
charge. and alleging that her habits
were such that life with her was un'
pleasant. He asked the court to grant
a separation IN his favor.
The case was on the calendar to-day
for trial before Judge Van Wyck, IN
city Court. but when 1t was called Mrs.
Merchant defaulted.
Judge Van Wyck ordered the de-
PENDANT to give his evidence.
Dr. Robert Baum, of 2g5 Clinton street
was the first witness. He attended Mrs
Merchant the latter part OF last year
During October, November anu l,cceth-
Der he visited her at her home. "a Toni
kns place. She was often intoxicated.
said the physician, and threatened her
Several weeks ago Merchant visited
the doctor and exhibited q sore eye. IL
wife had thrown acid in his face, lnr.
Jury had been caused by acid:
Dr. w. G.. Cochrane. OF aol clinton
street. and Or. O'COnnen. OF Remseh
street. testified to having treated Mrs'
Merchant for alcoholism: $780,,
Policeman James Mullaly, of the Adams
street station, swore that on the n'fhlhs
OF Jan. II, at 80 O'Clock. Mrs. Merchant
was walking along the street. carrying
cat under her arm. Five men followed
her. but they fled when the policeman
approached
Mrs, Merchant told him she was taking
the cat home, and declared that II he
would let her CO. her husband would give
him $3.50. Mullaly swore he had seen her
outside OF saloons at different times.
Policeman John ManniX also tcstihed
TO arresting Mrs. Merchant on Feb. 10.
| when Justice Walsh sent her to the
Wayside Home.
AZ the conclusion Of the hearing Judge
Van Wyck granted Merchant a separa-
ton and ordered him to pay his wire
SO a week for her support.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-09
STABBED BY A NEWSBOY.
Paul Lindemann Was Badly Cut In
Frankfort street. ..r..

Paul Lindemann, of So Fourth avenue,
was stabbed twice In the left side by a
newsboy az he was loading a wagon
with newspapers in Frankfort street this
afternoon. He was taken to Chambers
Street Hospital
James O'Brien, seventeen-year-old
newsboy living at l4e Cherry street, was
identified by Lindemann as his assailant
and was locked up at the Oak street
station, loudly protesting his innocence,
though he had one black eye.
Lindemann Is twenty-four years old.
He has been employed by Oppenheimer &
Bauman, wholesale newsdea.ers, for the
past i've years. He was carrying a bum
die of 1000 papers on his shoulders, when
one of the newsboys congregated In the
street tripped him. HIS papers fell to the
pavement. He reached out for the
youngster who tripped him and caught
O'Brien Whom he proceeded to punish.
Suddenly I.indemann cried out that he
was stabbed and O'Brien ran away.
Lindemann was atte nded by an ambu-
lance surgeon. who said one of the
wounds might prove serious. Then
O'Brien was brought in by a policeman
and Identified by Lindemann.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-09
FORGETFUL OF JOHNS FATE.
Louis Define Threatens 10 kiII
John GsplSlto.

Louis pelfino. OF III Fourth avenue.
Brooklyn. brother OF John De,nno, who
recently died IN the electric chair at Sing
Sing for numbering Mrs. Catherine Gesel.
IL in training for HIS brothers shoes II
the story OF John Espisito. of the same
address. IA true.
Espisitn says that Il few days ago Ne
became engaged In dispute with Del
tino. who, h. declares, ansTly threat
enel To Kill him.
Esplslt. told Justice r.ghc, IN the But
Ter street court this morning that he To-
icved Delrno would do him some bodily
harm.
Delhno was held Tor examination July
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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-09
INJURED ALL DOING WELL.
Picnic Party Say They Had No
warming AT Glendale CrOssinK.

LONG ISLAND CITY, July s.-The
persons injured In the accident on the
org Island Railroad near Glendale last
night are doing well and all Win prob
ably recover At st. Johns Hospital II
was said that Mrs. William Messler. OF
$50 Lindsey street Brooklyn. and John
Diettein. of lO3 Meserole street, the
driver OF the truck. We're resting easily
and would probably be able to leave the
hospital In a few days.
The truck, which was struck hy the
locomotive, contained several BrooNlyn
families who were returning home from
a private picnic In the Jamaica woods,
They say they had no warning, as there
was neither gates nor a tagnan at tn"
crossing. Engineer Donaldson said h.
blew the whistle, but that the driver OF
the truck paid no attention to II, Iiau-
road officials say that those in the
truck were singing and playing ON must
cal instruments and that this was prob
ably the reason that no attention was
paid to the whistle.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-09
KILLED BY THE CARS.
Fruit Dealer Louck's Wife Meets
with ~ shocking Death.
Especial to The Evening WORLDLY


RIpGEFIELD PARK, y. j., July g.
Ms. Loucks. wife Of Leland l.. Loucks,
of the fruit commission firm of Loucks
4 smith. 20 Park place. New York. was
struck and killed by a New York, On
tario and Western express train at 40
o'clock this morning as she was cross
ing the West Shore tracks here to take
train for New York.
The unfortunate woman was hurled
50 feet and her death was almost instan-
taneous. The tracks of the New York.
Susquehanna and Western and the West
Shore railroads run parallel here and
the ontario and Western trains run
over the West Shore tracks. Mrs.
louCkS, in her haste to cross the West
shore tracks 10 reach the Susquehanna
train, failed to notice the Ontario and
Western train which came rushing on
furiouSlS.
Word was instantly sent to her hus-
band in. New York, and he arrived In
Ridgeheld Park on the Il. 20 train from
New York. He had been informed that
his wife had been taken sick. and his
grief at the discovery Of her shocking
death was hcartrending.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-09
JOSEPH BROTHERS. DENIAL.
Justice Andrews Reserves Deci-
sion In the Alleged bribery Case.

Lawyer Abraham Joseph and his
brother, Herman Joseph. late this after
noon filed with Justice Andrews, Of the
Supreme Court, atiidavits denying the
charges OF Mrs. Sarah Goldenson, that
Abraham Joseph had secured $500 from
her under u preteXt that it was to Xix
Judge OF the City Court"
The affidavit of Mrs. Goldenson was
filed last Saturday, and was corrob-
ora ted by her husband and son-in-law,
Jacob Richman.
In his AFFIDAVIT Abraham Joseph denies
Mrs. Goldenson's charges to-day. He
says there IL absolutely no truth in her
charges. and that she fully understood
when she signed the agreement that the
$500 was to so to his brother, as fec
for his legal services in the case. p.
He swears that he never said anything
to Mira. Goldenson that she could have
possibly misunderstood to mean that the.
money was for. q Judge He character,
ICES the affidavits of Mr.. Goldenson ana
Jacob Rtchman as tissues OF wiltul
falsehoods.' ~
Herman Joseph swears that. he was
retained in the case, and that Mrs. Gold
enson knew when she signed the agree
ment the money was for him.
He says that when he was first asked
to go into the case he refused unless Mrs.
Godenson signed the agreement that ne
was to get the 500. He says she declined
at iirst, and considered the natter Tor
several days, and understood fully what
she was signing.
He swears, further, that he once acted
as counsel against Jacob Richnan in col.
lecting some claims for his clients, and
thinks the charge made by Mrs. Golden
son might have been instigated by Rich
man.
Several clerks In Herman Joseph's Of
fee swear to having seen Mrs. Golden
son there, and that they heard Mr.. Jo-
seph tell her that she would have to sign
the agreement to give him $500 or he
would not assist his brother in the con-
duct of the suits.
Justice Andrews reserved decision.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-09
WALKED THE STREETS ASLEEP.
MoClaiu Started for Now York
While Lightly Attir,d.
OniN Wore II Nighirub" hen hr-
rested in II Ferry House.

Thomas MccIatn. twenty-five year,
Old. of LII Kent street, was detained IN
the Greenpoint avenue station. Williams
burg. foi several hours this morning.
McClain is a suTnnalnbuIIst, and at !
o'clock this morninG lac lolt his home.
attired only Ia n night robe, and walked
into the ferry house AZ the foot ~
Grceupoint avenue, where hc asked for
II ticket to New lurE.
Ills vide. staring eye warned the
agent that somethinL vas WRONG and.
thinking he had a maniac u deal with.
he dashed out OF his office and up the
street, shouting Tor tHc police. lie maj.
iy met an officer ard when hey reached
the ferryhousr MC'laln was walking W
and down thu wLitinG-rOoni, but offered
no Resistance. when the uili'er lea him
away.
After he had been IL IN station for an
hour or 50. NCtIliu HTukr ana, az ms
relatives corroburat"b lis story, that he
is "A victim Of sunnImbulisin, the Ser
grant finally let him 30.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-09
BR0ADWELL STILL HELD.
Plaintiffs Counsel Given Time to
File Answering Afiidavits.

A motion was made before Judge
G!ldersleeve. OF the Superior Court. to-
day to vncate the order of arrest on
which William j. Broadwell, the note
and stock broker of Z New street. was
arrested last Friday. The action was
brought by Ebenezer A. Kinsey, of Gin
cinnat!, alleging that Broadwell con-
verified to his own use y4521951 of the
proceeds of $40. 1850 worth of securities
placed with him to be sold.
Broadwelrs counsel moved for his re-
lease on the ground that the papers on
which the order of arrest was issued
were insufficient.
Judge Gildersleeve denied the motion.
holding that even II there We're techni-
cal errors In the papers, Broadwell, X
released. could be rearrested at once OH
amended papers.
Broadwell's counsel then made a mo-
ton for his clients release, alleging
that the sworn statements on which the
order of arrest was issued were not true.
Judge Gildersleeve reserved decision
and continued the case until tomorrow
to enable MI. kinsey's counsel to file
answering atfiduvits.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-09
POLICE LOOKING FOR A GIRL.
Mercedes Rodriguez Missing Since
!. the Night Of July A.
Her Parents Fear She Is the Victim
=, ... of Foul Play.

The police of New York and Brooklyn
are engaged In a search for pretty Mer-
cedes Rodriguez the sixteen-year old
daughter Of Leandro Rodriguez, a whole
sale cigar dealer at Cortlandt street,
who mysteriously disappeared on the
night of July 4 and has not since been
heard from. The girl lived with her
parents at lSs Adelphi street, Brooklyn.
On Wednesday afternoon she left
home, saying that she was going to
visit two girls named Gould. living at
l59 Hall street. She said they might 20
TO some open-air resort. Accompanied
by the Gould sisters. she went to ulmer
Park, where they spent the afternoon
and evening.
The Gould girls say they all left the
park lat 10 O'clock. and arrived at the
Vanderbilt avenue station of the Union
There Mercedes babe hem good-nlg ht
ahd lett the train. The girls remained on
the cars until they arrived at the next
station: What became Of the girl afteI
she left the train Is mystery which
the police are now trying to solve. She
never reached her home.
The following day her parents became
began making Inquiries among theiI
friends and relatives. They had not
gained any clue last night, and they
ss asefnt the police to aid in locating the
Mr.. Rodriguez cannot account for the
kirrs continued absence, except on the
theory that she has met with foul play
She never remained away from home be
fore. The girl had two valuable rings
In her possession, one Of which was Sc,
with twenty one diamonds.
The girl Is described as being sixteen
years old, tall and thin. with sallow
complexion and large, dark eyes. She
wore a black skirt and basque. blue and
yellow flowers, and russell shoes.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-09
CObEY ISLAND FARE FIGHT.
President Norton Says He Cau-
toned All His Employee.
Decision in the Contempt of Court
Proceedings Reserved.

Ihe retIIn OF IA order requiring Ben
lainin IT, Norton, President Of the At
hu,lr aveni" road. to snow cause WY
j." should not BE- punished for the al
legged violation Of an injunction order,
w..s made before Justice bartlett in the
supreme Court, BropHlyu. this morning.
ON May j. last the Prospect Park and
toney Island Railroad Company secured
n temporary injunction. restraining the
Atlantic Avenue and West End roads
from selling tickets from the Thirty
sixth street rtHti"n TO coney Island for
less than IL cents each way and - cents
excursion.
The claim was made that the West
End Company was selling tickets for
70 cents II trip.
Ia his return this morning Mr.. Norton
said that his road was the hrst to open
traffic with tnipnvillc and that Time.
PARK was opened at i'nionvilln some
time ago In the meantime 4 rival line
hnd been charging > cents a trip from
brooklyn II tniJnv!lle TO meet TIN,
cut the West End road made j-cent
rate.
Mr.. Norton claims that the fare from
tnionvillc to Coney Island has always
been I'VE cents He says that all his
employees were cautioned at the time
the injunction was issued not to charge
less than Il cents n trip to Coney Island.
This testimony was Corroborntcd by
William NJ. Tobias. Edward Mcrehola,
william u. Wilde, Charles J.. Thain and
Charles Come.
Gen. George W. Wingate, for the
Prospect Park road. said that the West
End people had posted notices In the
Thirty-siNth street station to the effect
that by bpying a ticket to tnioDVille
and by laying five cents additional at
that point. II person could get to CCney
lslnnd for ~ cents. DeclsiOn ICserN ID.
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COMPLAINANT INTERPRETED.
And Rau Secured the Conviction
of HIS Assailant, Keen.

RoCKAWAY BEACH, July 9-IIerman
Keen. who said he was a confectioner,
living In Bowery clearinghouse. was
sent to jail for ninety days Saturday by
Justice Smith, at Seaside. for assault on
Hote!-Keeper George Rau and wife.
Keen could neither speak nor under
stand anything but German. An inter
prefer was sought for, but none could
be found. Rau. the complainant. VOL
unteered to act. md his offer was ac-
cepted, II being the first case Of the kind
In the history OF the beach.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-09
REFUSED BY THE ALDERMEN,
urooi,IHn Board Won't Make That
S15u.OO0 Appropriations.

The Hroolllyn Board OF Aldermen this
afternoon refused to appropriate s15p,-
900 asked for by city Works Commits
s;oner White for the construction Of
new pumping stations to increase the
water supply of the city.
The Water and Drainage Committee,
through Alderman clark, reported ia
VOrahly upon the proposed appropriQ-
ton, but the Board declared that It was
the report of the minority. The report
was then withdrawn.
II IL said that the Aldermen refused
TO maxi the necessary approprid ton he
cause Commissioner White did not zee
oEn4" them In the matters OF patronage.
The Aldermen We're to adjourn to-day
for three months, but Alderman Parke
said they would hold another Iueetiue
next Monday 10 reconsider the proposed
appropriation.
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HID UNDER A BOARD WALK,
A-scher Annoyed Women. and WAS
Promptly Landed In Jail.

ROCkAWAY BEACH. july a--Sers.
Walsh. OF the Rockaway Beach police
force, was notified yesterday that a man
was standing under Murray's Pavilion,
annoying the women who were walking
over head. The Sergeant hid behind Il
spile. and saw the fellow throw some
thing up against the floor # the pavilion.
her skirts close around her and ran
away.
The Sergeant arrested the man. who saii
he was Alfred II. AesCher, Of Sheffield
street, Brooklyn. and employed by the
Kings County Elevated Railroad. Justice
Smith sentenced him to thirty days In
iail