The evening world. Newspaper, December 15, 1903, Page 5

~ THIEVES VET Attacked in Her Store in Brook- lyn by Three Highwaymen, She Is Beaten, Bound, Gagged and Then Robbed. HIGHWAYMEN EXPECTED TO MAKE A LARGE HAUL. r y Police Discover: Three Men An- ) swering the Description of the Robbers and Will Have Them Face Mrs. Robinson. Bound and gagged, her tace bruised and bleeding, Mrs. Ella Robinsoa, sixty years old, was discovered lying on the | floor of her little candy store at No, 119 Jay street. She had bech attacked and Fobbed by three masked men who ®ained entrance to her store in some unknown manner and’ attacked her just &s she was about to close up the place ahd retire, Mrs. Robinson was discovered by Jullus Helnburg, who runs a butcher shop next door. The police were sum- moned, and detectives were at once @ent out to seck the robbers. According to ger story, Mrs. Robin gon had been chatting with a Mr. Hein- ' Durg, who had stopped in to buy acigar, As he left the store she closed the door and started into her living Foom in the back. Attacked by Three Men. She had just stepped across the thresh- old of the, door separating the store _ from her Ilving rooms when the three men sprang upon her and threw her-to the floor, face down. She screamed and one of the,robbers told her to shut up. “Y'll kill you 4f you make a noise,” he wald. Mrs. Robinson pleaded for her life. “For God's sake, don't kill me!” she said. “Take my money. You will find tt in the drawer." ‘While two of the men turned her over and gagged her, the third went to the drawer, in which there was $5. He took this and then came back to her and pulled her hands in front-of her, tying them tightly. ‘There was no light in the back room and she says she barely caught a glimpse of this man and that he a black cloth, Uke a mask, over his face. All of them had overcoats on with the collars turned up. ‘Tho robbers then ransacked the rooms and took a gold watch and chain which ¢ had belonged to Mrs, Robinson's moth- er, and about two dollars in. change. Before; they left’ they pressed # hand. kerchief, which she says was satur- ated with chloroform, over her face. Then they extinguished the lights in the store and went out of the front door, springing the latch to lock it as » they went. . Heard Mrs. Robinson’s Groans. * _After the robbers had departed Mri. Robinson tried to free herself and finally succeeded in getting her hands loose. apa Ala t (a) re i x ag bia Pee td THOUSANDS ‘HAVE. KIDNEY 88S Rice pera eer toe LEADER OF ‘BALLET TROUPE’ SUING LUNA. PARK “°° MANAGERS FOR ALLEGED BREACH OF CONTRACT. She thon went next door and notified Mr, Helnburg of wnat had occurred. He found Policeman Atkinson and the latter summoned an ambulance from the Brooklyn Hospital, Dr, Atkins responded and said Mrs. Robingon had not been seriously in- jured. He could find no traces of thlor- oform. Tho cage was immediately reported to the lower Fulton Street Police Station and detectives were sent out on it at once, During their investigation the detec- tives ran across a man named Flynn, ‘who lives at No, 38 Talman street. He Teported that he had seen three men going toward Bridge street, through Brospect, at about 9.30, He said they were all Kbout 28 or 30 and wore over- coats with the collars turned up, They were poorly dressed. | Whree Men Arrested, ‘William Genley, of No. 1 Bridge street, was standing talking to a young woman © door of No. 37 Talman street and @aw threo men go toward the candy store at about 9 o'clock. They returned 4n about twenty minutes and were walk- rapidly. All wore overcoats and ered the description of ¢he, men ,seen by Flynn. , ~ " Detectives Mealll and Brown, of the lower Fulton street #tation, arrested i thrde men who answered the general description on Prospect street under the bridge arch several hours later, They were held on a charge of vagrancy and will be confronted by Mrs, Robinson to-day. Several robberies of this character haye taken place in this’ section of Brooklyn lately and the police have been bending every energy toward the capture of the robbers. ‘ About six weeks ago Sam Lee, a Chi- nese laundryman, at No, “112 York sumo Way. He was bound and gagged by! three men, who went through his cash drawer and, took all’ the money. they could finds ; arrests were made tn connection Mauch. excited to revollest what te rion looked like. chars ——e HIS LAWYER ON TRIAL ALSO. Prisoner Thereivre Ob Journmenc.of His C: Ws>1 Harris Kesow, of No, = Stan- “ton street, was "brought before Juige Foster to-day for trial In General Ses- gions for selling lottery tickets, ~ho asked for an adjournment of his case the novel excuse that his lawyer, fem Letbowits, was being tried, himaelt dn the criminal branch of the Supreme Copet verore Justice Davy, ‘ with was indicted some time ago foe bribing witnesses to stay away trom court. He actually, was called for triad fomay, And when Judge hoster learned this he of wo days. iy, eve, Karhow- an: adjournment {| Headaches trom Colds. ‘Bro treet, was held up and robbed inthe |. NO LUNA TWIRLS | "FOR BALLET IRL Manager of Rose Edythe Troupe Sues Thompson & Dundy for Alleged Breach of Contract at Coney Island. To Prove what Swamp-Rool, the Great K' May Have a Sample Bottle Sent Free by Mail. 1 Millle Rose Edythe Thompson, man- ager and leader of the Rose Edythe ballet troupe of sixteen girls, is the plaintiff in a suit moved for trial to- morrow by Moses Strassman before Justice Clarke, in the Supreme Court. Rose Edythe is sueing Thompson & Dundy, of Luna Park, Coney Island, for $300 for alleged breach of contract made by her with Frederick Thompson for a week's appearance last summer of the sixteen toe-trippers. She says in her complaint that Mr, Thompson went to Europe shortly after engaging her troupe and that Manager McClelland would not let the girls ap; pear, saying that Eimer 8. 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Stexel Bullding in course of construc-| ¢1 fing that. sour Swap. foot. tr) by ‘Judge Foster, sitting in Part IIT. of the Court of General Sessions, for #ub- tmitting a physician's certificate: that his client, Dayld Wernick, a for forgery. was ill, when it covered afterward that’ whilo for the adjournment wis being the defendant was in court, Judge Foster saul he wobld eek the Disirict-Attorney. to investigate the tion at, Fourteenth streét and Sixth avenue this afterngon caused excite- ment not warranted by its importance. The blaze had {8 origin in a pile of rubbish under .the tomporary siiewalk on the Fourteenth street side, The rubbish’ was ignited by sparks from a forgo and in a few minutes there was great deal of smoke sifting up through the cracks of the: walk. The arrival of the negines had the effect of emptying all the dig stores at Fourteenth gtreet and Sixth avente. One line of 2 } that was tried in this city on Jan. U1. ‘That date wag set jm an order handed @own by Justice Sewell thts afternoon after hear- ing long argunrents between Assistant District-Attorney Wialltam Rana Edward Sandford, and Jobn B. Stanch- fleld, who represented Canfield. Mr. Rand stated that not on Jan. 14 or at any other ume fixed &: 9 Cr would he* be read races as his reason thi viglepsg dla | cases, emsen, with th With mane thanks, to vou. Teinain, ° PN OHERT RERNER You may have a sample bottle of tits famous kidney remedy, Swamp - Root, | sent {ree by mail, postpaid, by which you! may test its virtues for such disorders as kidney, bladder and uric acid diseases, poor digestion, being obliged to pass your water frequently night and day,]on every bottle. and | cents and one decllar. Was your client’ in court?" Judge Foster asked the lawyer, “when you thanded me-the certificate from Dr. M. ‘A. Auerbach saying that he was {iL in bed at his home, No. 78 Catherne pers resumed their Ine for Christmas presents. T! age was nomina’ i MOVE STREET CAR TRACK, Borough President Cantor received an action would Ve taken. bladder trouble, only fair to the peapie to: ad: We thought it * the attorney replied. lke,a chance to explain.” “You may haye until Friday to sub- mit‘aMidavits to show cause why I/opinion from Corporation Counsel Rives should not punish you for contempt |to-day, setting forth that the city has “I would Judge Sewell re think this would te fair to the defend- aat, and he direstad that an order he thatshe, did and women cured. the New York Evening World. TROUBLE AND DON'T KNOW IT. 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The deolsion action of the local b a physician's certificate, saying that gor and Murray (Hill stl es U your. client ‘had the grip.” made adjourning the tcinl t2 Jan. which time, !f no xtays or Injuni were interposed,- the defendant wai to effect a change in the location of the For Political Facts and Figures See tral 1 the eeople fied to do mo aaSepnicen, Way botpaty in 088 atbut Colunlbus ‘alled te as y 0 this. order Mr, Rand ch)scted, and he| The Yellowstone National Park | crete. * further “objecte! “to. the .continganse of |covers 3,312 square miles. \ The} | President Cantor will bring the matter the panel uf ff srerve| World: Almanac tells all about this | ot eae ean ee ag Board of Esunke at the trial to-tay until great park. and Apportionment. 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Charles Ii, Parkhurst, D.D., Madison Square Presby- terian Church, New York Rev, J.B. Price, D.D., First Methodist Church, Yonkers, N.Y. Rev, Geo. E, Reed, D.D.; Pres, Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa. Rev. Floyd W. Tomkins, D.D., Holy Trinity Church, Phil Secretary Lestle I. Shaw, U. LOCAL INSTITUTES: PITTSBURG, PENN., 110 West North Avenue, Allegheny PHILADELPHIA, PENN., 841 North Broad Street ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., 2901 Pacific Avenue DETROIT, MICH., - : 25 Piquette Avenue WATERBURY, CONN., 53 Leavenworth Street Q39rg2 Haldorn, Mining Attorney, New York E. EB. Jackson, éx-Govetnor of Marylaud. —* Oliver Hf, Lay, MiD,, Phybician, Detroit, Mich, Joan 7 Vice-Pres: United Copper Co. | Store Open Evenings Until Christmas _ One Hundred Thousand _ High Art 1904 Calendars’ at 1-5 Their Regular Prices. | An Offering That Has Never Been | “i Approached at This Time of the Year— |} Ten Days Before Xmas. These calendars are the finest that come from Bavaria and represent the highest:grade of color work. The sub- jects are the best, including Floral, Religious, The Seasons, | The Authors, &c., in folding hanging, and drop shapes, ~ - They have never to our knowledge in any former years been offered at anything approaching the prices quoted for this sale. The ‘‘regular prices" quoted are the prices these cal- endars have been selling for up till now. . Regular Price, 25c. 50c. $1.25 $1.50 Sale Price, 5c. 10c. 25c. 30c. On Sale Wednesday Morning on Ist, 2d & 3d Floors. If Books Are on the List Come, Here—You Can Fill the Bill Satisfactorily. +3 || Standard Sets et eB aa handsomely bound and illustrated. Two Young Lumbermen (new)$:-00) 5, "s Works. 13 Vols. Abthe Fall of Montreal (new) $1.00 | Bdwer's Works. o With Washington in the West... 79c| Carlyle's Works, 10 Vols... .$7.50 | Coop@ Works. 5‘ Vols.. Marching on Niagara 79¢ OLD GLORY SERIES, Dick@hs’s Works. 15 Vols. Eliot's Works. 7 Vols,. Under Dewey at \ Fielding’s Works. 12 Vols a3 Manila. . - vt Saas Gibbon's Rome. 5 Vols a Fighting on Cuban Guizott’s France. <8 Vols.. we Waters ...e0 see) fs | Hawthorne. 7 Vols. —: The’ Campaign of | Irving. 10 Vols... at Jungle... Poe's Work’s. 11 Vols... pat Under MacArthur in Reade’s Works. 12 Vols... aad Tho Wy vor aoge! PAN AMERICAN SERIES. Yotmg Explorers of the Isth- Ruskin's Works. 13 Vols... Scott’s Works. 12 Vols. ssrssesee Smollett’s Works. 12 Vols. Young Volcano Expl American Boys’ Lite of M Kinley Rosaries. In igs amber kia garnet beads, alarge assortment, from $3.98 '. Key of Heaven. Bound in padded leather cover, soo:ltype and paper; *» $1.00; at Many Suggestions for Holiday Gifts in Furniture and Upholstery, ath Floor, | Upholstery Specials, SILK LAMBREQUINS, with tin- | sel embroidery in white and colors, at | $3.75, $5.00 and $7.50. SILK TABLE COVERS, 4-4 size, | at $2.25 and $3.50, Parlor Rockers . ike cut), in solid quartered golden oak, highly polished saddle scat, high arms, fancy. turned spindles and carved poets | VELOUR TABLE COVERS, of sersiat $4.50 | size, at $2.75. a esi a TAPESTRY TABLE COVERS, +} Morris Chairs 8-4 size, in‘a large assortment of de- signs, $2.50 to $4.75. SOFA PILLOWS, covered with silk velour and damask, at $1.98, UNCOVERED. PILLOWS, silk floss filled, special for 24-in. size, 39C," in quartered golden oak and mahogany finish, large, broad fancy shaped arms and massive claw, feet, fancy turned ndles; back can be adjusted to four ferent positions; cushions ail. hair | Ned and.a large variety of coverings in plain or fancy velours— value $10.75; at .. hd $8.75 Ladies’ Writing Desks in genuine mahoghany piano polish, french shaped lcgs, one large, deep Geamers Inia regular’ gg eg | RUFELED RENAISSANCE BED value $18.75; special at.. 14,50 |sETS, $5.00. Housefurnishings and China. Splendid Values for Holiday Selling. "CLAMP SKATES, all sizes, | CHAFING DISHES—Made of Cop~ re upward, : | “per Nickel plated. Only the best A 100 pairs Sa ee | Trish Point Curtains, « < |3% yards long, regular price $5.00, | at $3.98 per pair. out at. to eles 39 | Makes are sold by us We chim to CROWN MAS TREE | have the largest variety at the low- HOLDERS, two sizci, sale to| est prices—range upward $2.63 |}. from. . + $2. % use and .wilb {it | any size trecesse 45C. and 63C | rine AMERICAN. PORCELAIN. 3 UNIVERSAL FOODCHOPPERS—| TEA SETS, 56 pieces, assorted |f The only tood chopper that 75 colors; all perfect; every PA! ft ult thoroush atstaction 7 9C piecelight aschina....se0e $3.75 Ih. INIVERSA 5 AND MAKERS—A combination DINNER SETS Rall dere nes f i Atuerican poresiain, ot Mixer oR Reader and) Rar Ny eons large meat dish, as. | one. Bread making is an easy task | tureen and large er when one of these mixers is used. | 5: Call and taste some fresh made | light ware.. DINNER SETS, 100 pieces pretty” bread or rolls made by this DECORATED GLASS LEMON- | ADE SETS with trays;8 $1.60 | pieces; 3 colors to select HORI ais cverenoe sen ae Art Objects, Bric-a-Brac and Rich Cut Glass. This department is brilliant with its magnificent show- ing of art objects from the famous Continental Potteries — No such a gathering has ever been assembled here, and we cordially invite an inspection of the same now while the stock is at its best ROYAL BONN Vases, richly painted, new designs, including some | reproductions of the famous Aste subjects—SE VRES, Ware, Plaques, -- Vases, Bon Bon and Handkerchict Caiszs-PAINTBD PORCE- - LAINS in Florentine Frames—DRESDEN and ROYAL VIENNA Vases and Plates in very rich assortments—TEPLITZ WARE inva great variety .of Vases and Ornainental’ Pieces—DECORATED CHINA in Fish, Game, Ice Cream and Fruit Sets—DECORATED LIMOGES PLAQUES in Floral, Fruit, Game and Fancy Subiects, ete, 5 Specials in Rich Cut Glass. f BONBON or OLIVE DISHES, iive- peehit zy Vases trumpet shape, ae inch size, with handle, value cight 18 inches, value FI apeclal ateere...-..., QOC| $11.98; speciabat.s..c0s. $8.98 FLOWER VASES, large size, rich) BOWLS, eight-inch size; pretty pat~ designs, formerly $15.0 $9. 98 tern value $4. ial $2.98 special at-. (Basement) l spray decorations, filled in colors, gold oltre soe hisses, large Lat meal Uuhessckeis cre tea OR dishes... 6 s+++ (Basement) ° ‘ ri * ihe ve * Sixth Avenue, 20th to 21st Stre