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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29

FORMALDEHYDE BRIQUETTEs AS
number of people of Alexandria are in
terested in iormaldehyde the following
from the Philadelphia Record may be
of Interests
For a loI & lime II has been recognised ss
dssirsb to supplsnt disintection by steam
Ing (which can only be carried out properly
in hospitals and other places where there is
the necessary sppsratus) by some chemical
disinfectant which can be used by every lay.
man. Such means as sublimate, csrbolic
acid and similar substances are not easy to
handle. 1t is almost impossible to spread
them evenly over the material to be disin-
fected. Since the discovery that formalde-
hyde is one Of the best destroyers of bacilli
many experiments have been made to render
it Of general use, and at last this has been ac-
comIlished The object to be achieved with
disnfecting matter is 10 steam or spray it 80
that it will penetrate into every crevice. The
Elb foImsldehyde briquettes, which are nov
used in Germany, have been planned for this
p1rpose Each one contains one ounce OF
formsdehyde. When lighted match is ap.
pted the briquette burns away like one Of
coal, and the dsiniectant is freed and dis
persed into evesy corner. At the same time
the atmosphere of the room which is being
dsinfected shoule be kept moist by boiling
water In an open vessel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29

PERsoNAL.-Lucy, the little daughter
OF ME-. and Mrs. Samuel p. Dsvauphu
VINO has been quite sick at her home
on upper Prince street, is rapidly inn.
proving.
Cant. J. NJ. Griqg has returned from
brooklyn where he has been for the
past two weeks.
Miss Edmo @. Lee, daughter OF Can't.
~. M. Lee, wore a costume at the
Colonial ball in Fredericksburg Thurs
day night which was worn long years
ago by Der great grandmother.
DIR. Stewart Jameson spent Christ.
mas with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Jameson.
Messrs. Il. E. Downham, H. A. Down.
ham, }. B. Padgett, Thomas w. Robin
son, James +. Alexander, Harry Kirk.
Harrv Hammond, Sherman B. Fowler
and John II. Fisher returned Yesterday
from Richmond, where Thursday night
they attended the annual meeting and
election of officers OF Acca Temple.
Ancient Arabic Order of Mobiles, MYSTIC
Shrine.
Mr.. William B. Smoot has issued
cards for reception at his residence,
on Prince street, from IL to 5 o'clock.
New Years Day.
The members OF the Bachelor Club
will entertain their friends at their club
rooms. on King street, Tuesday even
ing next.
Col. Morton Marye, State auditor of
public accounts, was at his Office YES
terday, after having been confined to
his home several days by Sickness
Richmond Dispatch.
Rev. w. CASTOR Payne, the Catholic
missionary priest. who is so we'll and
favorsblg known here, passed through
the city today on his way from Danville
to Alexandria, to visit relatives and
spend the New Year. Charlottesville
Progress.
Mrs. Carrie Marshall and Miss Mary
Stabler, who have been spending the
past few weeks in Asaeville, N. c.,
have returned to their home in this
city. Mrs. Marshall has slightly i'm
proved ia health.
Re-. Fathers E. Tearney and w. Gas
ton Payne are guests of Rev. Father II.
J. Cutler, of st. Mary's rectory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29

US. JURORS Tue following is the
Jist of petit Jurors drawn 10 Richmond
Yesterday for the United States Circuit
and District Courts, which meet 10 this
city 90 January s: J. G. Bruce, Hud-
son Mile; Jesse Msupin, Williamsburg;
J. ]. Grim, BolinRtoD; Joseph Williams,
SVeedonvIle, J w. Todd, Great Bridge;
Washington jackson. Alexandria; Rob
e., II. s ubhs, Glenn'e, B U1ton, Ur-
b4nns; w. Barrier, Free Shade;
Luth w. Hickman, Eivans Albert
Robinson. West Point; J. g. Cannon,
Mlller's; J r. Corbin, Hndson's Mil
n w. Coils. Richmond; Park l.. Poin-
dexter. Norfolk; James West, King
Wlll;2Cn: A. G. Ware, West Point; J. b.
Bsazley, Beazieys; r. B Roane, Pampss;
Harvey D Pynes, Srevsasville. w. J.
GentrS Richmond. w F. Grey, South
Norfolk: ]. NJ McClcpd, South Nor
folk. aud 4. F. Ritchie, Kumford.
The grand Jurors for the same court
are as follows Chss. Johnson. Jr., Klcn'
moud; w. C. ShsckeIford, Brandy sta
ton: Penalton Douglas, dstnesvillei
Thomas Boiling, Richmond; John >
6hsrles Williamsburg; R. d. James,
B-IiAhvllle; B f Wolfe, WiIl'smsourR;
". G. Newton, Norman; B. FrlskorD,
Richmond; Josenh s. Hall, Norioi6i
T, b. Malone, Williamsburg; John u
Harris. Culpeper comfy; T. b. Whit
Benjanville: William Trehny, Falls
Church: J. p. Bell. Richmond; Robert
Bacon. Manchester; M. ID. Bette, Nit
chel's: A. G. Walker, Walkerton; Jos
P. Tsrry, Boydton; A. b. johnson
Warsaw; s. Ernest Bowers, Rlcnmonoi
al A Aumack, Tappanhannook.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29

OPERA HOUSE ToNIGHT.-George II.
bIoadhurst's farces The Wrong Mr..
Wright" What Happened to Jonesn
and why Smith Left Homen have
gained for him recognition in the United
States aud all three have been seen at
the Strand Theatre, London, where
tney have proved as successful as in
this country. Ofthese plays the latest
and best is why Smith Left Home.u
which is announced for presentation at
the Opera House tonight. The farce
was brought directly after four
months run at the Strand Theatre,
London, to the Madison Square Thea.
tire, New York, where it ran for many
mon! BIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29

CHURCH SERVICES, &C, SUNDAY
rr,f Church.-Service at III a. IN.
.,5 80 p. m. by Raw. Bergman
Gree.
n Pulls Nurch.-Services at IL a.
u sa3 $50 p. m by Rev. p. 2. Phillips.
f,ecs Clmch.-Holv Communion at
Elsa. ID. service at ii a. m. and 1880
"a. by Rev c. E. Bal.
F0 May'S Church.-First Mass at 7
, m. Mass at 1880 a. IN. md sermon by
Rev. W. CASTOR Payne. Vespers at
p. u.
Emanuel Lutheran Church.-Com-
mn9ioa service a. 1890 a. IN. Services
ia. N. and 1880 p ID. by Rev. Mr..
LeucSer.
second Presbyterian Church. Sunday
school ut $50 a. IN. Services at ii a.
N. ana $50 p. IN. by Rev. F. J. Brooke,
Afternoon Sunday school at First
Church at go p. ~.
Rutiot Church - Sunday school at
e.5o =. N. Services at IL a. 10. and 7:30
n % by Rev. G. l. Hunt.
I1aifV ueth. Epis. Church.-Sunday
s,1oo st $50 d. m. Preaching at IL =.
m ana 7.S0 p. m. y Rev. J. A. Jefsls.
Young Peoples prayer meeting at $50
pm.
Hsfh. Epis. Church SOuth.-9:15 a. NJ.
sunday school. Services at IL a. m.
and $50 p. 10. t.y Rev. E. V. REGISTER.
adh. Prot. Church.-9:l5 a. m. Sun
1sy school. Services at IL a IN. and
75Op. N.
Free Methodist Curch-Lee street,
near Wilkes.-Services at IL a. m. and
$50 D. N. by John Cavsuaugh.
Village Chapel, M. E. Church South
65bon street near Alfred.-Class
meeting at 9 a. m. Sunday school at
I51p. m.
Railroad Reading Rooms Services
a. p. N.
Del Ray Chapel, NJ. E. Church South
sunday school at 2:30. Epworth League
at 5 p. m.
Aims House. Services at 2:30 p. m.
MissiOn.-Corner franklin and JEFF
iersoa stree,s.-Services at 1880 p. m.
Meade Chapel, Protestant Episcopal
colored).-Sundsy school at 3 p. N.
Evening prayer and sermon at 6 p. m.
Roberts Chapel, M. E. Church (colored)
Preaching at ii a. m. and at 7.3O p. m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29

ORGAN RECITAL.-The organ recital
given in the Second PRESBYTERIAN
Church last night by Mr.. Harry Patter-
son Hopkins, of Washington college,
was largely attended and greatly en-
loved The programme was as follows
Grand Prelude in d Minor; Ohertory
in +. by Bastiste; Psstorsle; Capreccio'
go bv Guilmoni; 10 Psradisium, By Du-
bois: Reverie of the Sylphs, by Berlioz'
La Cinquantaine. by Gabrie-Marie;
Overture TO Strsdells. by Flotow; IRE
lude to Lohengrin; Pilgrims Cnorus'
by Wagner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS Schol-
airs of the Sunday-school of Grace
Church held their Christmas celebra-
ton last night in that church, which
was very prettily decorated for the &C.
caslon. Interesting services were held
and the music by the children was well
rendered. An appropriate and inter-
esting address was delivered by Rev.
G. e. Ball and ell the children were
given a bountiful supply of candies,
nuts, etc. Mr.. Ball was presented
with q handsome Standard dictionary
by the Junior Order of that church.
One of the prettiest entertainments
of the holidays was that by the Sunday
school of the M. p. Church last night
The music and recitations by the child
rem were we'll rendered. The presents
were banked about the pulpit and
were distributed by Santa Claus, assist
ed by three Brownies, who also made
the windmill 90. This was very
pritty and novel feature of the enter
tainmept. ALI the teachers were pre-
sented with pretty presents.
At 6 o'clock yesterday evening the
chapel Sundsy-school of the Second
Presbyterian Church held their Christ
mas entertainment in the old First
Presbyterian Church, on south Fairfax
street. A musical and literary pro
gramme was rendered, after which
candy was distributed to the children.
Tn Christmas entertainment at the
VI. E. Church South on next Tuesday
night will differ somewhat from those
usually given on such occasions. In
addition to the singing of carols by the
school, Mr.. w. S. Reilly, of Washing
ton. will giv- sn organ recital. He
will be assisted by Miss Stewart, So
prano, of Washington, and Miss Poll
lard, csutralto, of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29

RAILROAD MISSION NOTES. The Railroad
Reading Room Workers have arranged for a
special service tomorrow evening al o'clock.
The speakers (students from the Seminary
have been drawing large and attentive audi.
ences and much interest is being manifested
The special feature OF the services tomorrow
will be solo by Mrs. Effie Tyler Leef This
orgarization is preparing for mission to DO
conducted the first week in February by Rev.
DR.. Lacy, of Lynchburg. Special work is
being prepared and a unique service is locke d
for. The singing at that time will be led y
a choir Of young men, under the direction OF
Mr. Thos. ID. Netherland, of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29

HE BEAHM CASE. - The Circuit
Court for Prince William county grant
cd new trial bis morning to PROBES.
soTJ.C .Basbm convicted oflhs seductic n
OF one of bis pupils. Judge Harrison,
OF Winchester, presided at the request
OF Judge Nicol, who declined to sit 10
the case. Messrs. ]. B. 4. Thornton
and Eppa Hunton. jr., argued. the case
for the Commonwealth and Messrs. J.
M. Johnson and r. Walton Moore for
Professor Beahm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29

CHURCH REoPENED. The Del Ray
M. f. Church was open Wednesday
evening for public services for the first
time since the building wss remodeled
and repaired. The OCCASION was the
Christmas entertainment of the Sunday
school. The church will ba formally
dedicated Sunday, January 6. 10 the
special exercises of this occasion Rev.
Mr.. Day will be assisted by we'll known
clergymen of the Methodist Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29

"NIGHT DoCTORs IA colored man
employed by Mr.. o. F. Bsegett, when
he went to the latter's stable near the
cemeteries erly this morning to hitch
up bis team, was sccosted by four men
who were believed by the driver to be
"nisht doctors" The driver did not
want to make the acquaintance of the
men, but made dash for this city and
did not stop running till he reached
the market house, where he said that
if the horses and wagon were wanted
some one else would have to go for
them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29

GERMAN One of the most brilliant
and delightful germans of the season
was given last night ct McBurney's
Hall by the young ladies of this city to
the Alexandria German Club. The
german was led by Mr.. Taylor Burke,
who introduced many pretty and novel
figures. and the affair was heartily en-
loved by ell present. Many out-of-town
quests we're present. DOUGH furnished
fhe music and refreshments were served
at midnight. The chaperones were
Mira Howard and Mrs. Brockett.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29

PROPERTY SALES MIR. s. II. Lunt
sold at auction today lot of ground
and two story frame dwelling hereon,
known as No. 315 north Alfred street,
to VIM. B. Delaney Tor S400 The lot
OF ground adjoining the above was
Withdrawn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29

APPoINTMENT.-C Captain 4. 3. Pc
gram, division superintendent of the
Southern Railway Company at Mem
phis, Tenn, has been appointed assist
ant general manager of the Southern
Railway, with headquarters at Wash
ington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29

K. OF P. ELECT OFFICERs.-Oriental
Lodge, Knights OF Pythias, held its
regular meeting Last evening and elect
ed officers for the next six months rs
follows: G. c.. Il. Friedlander; V. G..
A. Deeton, NJ. at A., F. Latham;
M. of W.. S. l.. Monroe; K. K. and ) i,
A. F. Cox; NJ. of Excnequer, W. b.
NAV; NJ. of F., r. H. Hancock; |. g.,
M. r. Norris; o. g., J. B., F. Florence.
Mr.. H. Crump, M. OF F. retired at his
own request after filling the office for
thirteen years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29

CHRISTMAS MUsIO.-OwinR to the
sickness of some OF the choir only
part of the Christmas music will be re-
peated in Christ Church tomorrow. 10
some OF the other churches the music
rendered on Christmas Day will be re-
heated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29

THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE, that
good old newspaper, established just
one hundred years ago. has ever been
a brave champion of the peoples rights,
as it has always been welcome visitor
to Virgi0ia firesides. - Fairfax Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29

Watch meeting services will be held
IN tbs Free Methodist Church on Mon
day night beginning at 8 o'clock. The
general quarterly meeting will begin On
January 3 and will last I'LL the otn'
The services will be conducted BY Rev.
George Eakins.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29

Help is needed at once when persons life
ia in danger. neglected couch OF cold
NAV soon become ser Gus ard should be stop
ned at once. One MI ute Cough Care quick
" cures coughs and CO Ids and the worst cases
Of Group, bronchitis grippe and other throat
and lung troubles,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29

SAFE BoBBED A telegram was received
here today from Gordonsville. stating that a
safe had been blown open AMI robbed last
night at Treviilsn's, nino NILS east of Cor.
doosvile. The robbers secured about 5000
A German tramp is suspected and reward
has been offered for his arrest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29

TO DELINQUENTs. The delivery OF
the GsZ site t. those in arrears for SUBJ
scription will be discontinued at the
end Of the year This applies to all
delinquents, ss the Gszette has no free
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29
LOCAL MATTERS

On rises tomorrow at 7.19 m ard
,,.t44s p. m. High wstor 1T 1:43 q. NJ.
.,s 324 p. M.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29

When you need soothing and haaling an
tiseptic application for any purpose, use the
original neWitt's Witch Hazel SslYe, we'll.
known cure for piles and skin disesses. 1t
hi ais sores without leaving a scar. Beware
OF counte rfeits.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29

We,rHEs PROBABILITIES For this Sec
don. sir weather tonight and Sunday; vsriss
M winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29

The Best Prescription for Chills
and Fever is bottle of GROVES TAsTELEss
CHILL Tonic. 1t is simply iron and quinine
:, tsstelsss form. No cnre-no pay. Doc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29
tn oURE COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE TABLETS
an druggists refund the money If 1t fails 70
cure L. w. Groves signature on each
box 25c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29

CNOR BENT.-FRAME HOUSE, 900 CAN.
II eron street. hot and cold water, htrobes,
modern convenierces. Possession given
January LIST. Rent $500 year.
dec26 1w JOHN T. MALLS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29

The most effective little liver pills maze
are IeWitt's Little Esrly Risers. They never
grippe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-12-29
LOST.

LOST.
DEWARD.-Lost on December 18th, Q
III white and liver colored SETTER, with
the initials ]. W. g., marked on bis collar.
A reward of IS will be p id for the return OF
the dog to Z. w. STARNELL,
dec2 Tvs No. GIG Prince ct.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-10

serviceable colors and golf cloths homespuns and
the like. are however, equally suitable. II pre-
ferred the facing be simply stitched to the
skirt which is then left full length and the bands
omitted. The back Of the blouse is smooth, with
out fulness al any point. The fronts fit snugly at
the upper portion and slightly full and pouched
over the belt There no darts. the fitting being
accomplished by shoulde and underarm seams. The
capes and the collar close at the centre front the
edges OF the latter being concealed when the blouse
is worn open. The sleeves are two scanned and nj
stylishly- The belt slightly to t the figure
and may be stitched onto or worn over the blouse
The skirt Is cut with narrow front gore. wider
side cores and narrow backs, and be trusted TO
hang with perfect eVenness. The upper portion hts
snugy, there being a short hip dart in each side
gore, and is laid in a deep inverted peat at the
back. The lower portion flares gracefully and al
lows ample freedom for the feet. The front gore is
especially designed with reference 10 the popular
long waisted effect. and can be cut round or with
the dip. preferred, the pattern allowing for both
styles.
To cut this costume for a OF medium size
four and three-Quarter yards of material hfty-two
inches wide, four and hve-eighths yards forty
four inches wide will be required the blouse
Eton alone. two yards OF either width; 10 cut the
skirt alone. four yards fOrty-four inches wide
three and one-half yards ffty-two inches wide.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-10

These cushions are usually devoted TO fancy pins
one variety only being placed In each section For
instance, two opposite sections used for safety
pms one black ana one white. and three gradu-
ateo sizes OF each Two others have black pins.
two more are reserved for white, and the remain
ing two are for mixed pins
Applique work is a favored mode of decoration
this year for sofa pillows. Figures may be cut from
old japanese or Turkish embroideries, heraldic
cretOnne or brocades, and applied to a back
ground OF satin or silk serge Very effective ap-
pliques are also found in the popular Russian net
satin or SILK serge and outlined with Japanese gold
thread cOuched on, extremely novel. Sofa
cushions are seen in every conceivable size and
shape-round, square, oval, oblong lozenge-Just
the fancy OF the maker may suggest.
Letter nles or scrap holders are made orna-
with accordion pockets may be bought at the
stationers, and the outside covered with
canvas or linen, or heavy water color paper, upon
which the design or monogram is painted en-
broidered Satin ribbons of appropriate color serve
tie strings.
needlework bits of embroidery is to take old
hRngtngs draperies, where the colors fresh
and bright. but the foundation gone, and apply the
bits to fresh material, decorating photograph
frame or portfolio. They are effective when ap-
piled to glass paper weights a base, when the
embroidery is perfectly visible.
Pretty fancy boxes In which to inclose small
holiday gifts obtained in sample wedding cake
boxes. These be bought at the manufacturers
and in varied shapes and sizes. They can also be
converted into highly ornamental bonbon boxes by
numerous methods of decoration. An appropriate
sentiment or the monogram Of the recipient may
De painted in water cOlOrS or gold, and me
lace handkerchief belt buckle simple gift in
the way Of ornament may be greatly enhanced by
being inclOsed in some such dainty receptacle
New-York tribune., 1900-12-10
WHERE TO GO TO-DAY.

Monthly meeting NeW-York City Mothers Club
the Berkeley Lyoeum. No l9 West Forty -fourth-st-
2.ao . m. Topic. Household Economics,' Mrs. ".
9. Smaller chairman. Speakers. Mrs. N. II. Welch
Ms. s D. Larned, Mrs John X Dunn and Mrs. A
~ Dodge.
FouTth lecture By Professor Edward Howard GrgEs on
Philosophy OF Plato direction OF tbs
Nomen's Conference OF the Society Ethical Cult
al Tuxedo Hall. Madison-ave and F1fty-ninth-
st. II a m
'colonisl Miniatures" given by the Society Of the
Colonial Daughters OF the Seventeenth Century, a.
the home OF Mrs. Gilbert Taylor No. I7s Congress
st, Brooklyn $50 ?. m
..
Lecture by Mrs L G. Runkle the course LIT
erRturs OF the South After the Revival o.
letter.. under the auspices Of the AlunnR Lit
srarure Class OF Normal College college library.
sixty-eighth-st and Park-aVe., ,. m. Subject
"Abelard and Heloise''
Free cooking demonstration the rooms OF New
York State Household Economic Association. LIZ
Broadway. p. m.
Opening
Waldorf-AEtoria, evening
New-York tribune., 1900-12-10

The pincushon especially assumes more diverse
forms. and frequently there will be cushion at
all but pin tray.
one form OF the latter is a combination OF three
oblong japanese lacquer trays. Holes easily
drilled IN end OF each tray and then the three
laced together by silk cords ribbon. One
tray holds white pins, another black. while the
third II reserved for mixed pins.
Snowy pincushions, appropriate 10 the Christmas
season. are made Of gayy colCred ribbon about
three inches In width. -Four meat bag cushions
each four i've inches IN length. made OF the
ribbon, and Joined together az the centre under a
fun bow OF the same, which 10 further Ornamented
by sprig OF holly. II the selected ribbon Is plain
IN color appropriate sentiment may be letiered
upon the cushions.
An ornamental pincushiOn for the dressing table
improved edition Of the tomato pattern. II Is
made IN eight sections. and these may be OF con-
frasting silks, odd bits. mbfned harmoniously.
The sections which meet at common with
q loop rosstte are defined by narrow satin ribbon
New-York tribune., 1900-12-10
CLOTHING VALUED AT $4,000 sroLss.
THREE MEN ACCUSED OF RoBBING BROADWAY
MERCHANTS.

retectives Larkin and Mccarthy. OF the Fifth-st.
staIon mad three men committed prison IN 81. 900
bail each at Yorkville court yesterday on a charge
OF being implicated in series OF thefts from the
clothing firms OF Cohen Brothers. ]. Friedman and
Livingston & Co, Nos. 15 III and T19 Broadway.
valued at 5000
Inc prisoners described themselves John Her
ring, nineteen years old. who said he had no home.
Harry Wassman. eighteen years old OF No 17s
Delancey-St. and Edward Katzenberg, forry-ons
years old. Of No. as East Fifty-secOnd-st
Herring and Wassman were arrested on Friday
oy the detectives. Herring had four pairs OF boys
trousers IN his possession, while Wassman had
three finished waistcOats. After their arrest the
detectives learned that Herring formerly ele-
vator man in the Broadway building where the
thefts occurred The articles OF clothing found in
possession OF the prisoners identified as hav-
ing been stolen from Cohen Brothers and LIVINGSTON
Co. katzenberg was arrested on Saturday Charged
with being implicated in the thefts