The evening world. Newspaper, June 8, 1904, Page 5

me +: o | \ Gambler in Hotel Without a Moment’s Warning. ALBANY, June 8—Myles McDonnell, of late years a member of fie Boston Stock Exchange, but who in New York by-shooting several gamblers in a Harlem saloon, killing one and crippling another, was himself shot to death at the Hotel Ten Eyck, in this city, to-day, by Richard The shooting occurred after a quarrel which suddenly grew up be- tween the two men, their relations always having been of the most friendly character. They had been drinking together in Keeler’s restaurant. McDonnell had come from Boston to join Preusser in an eifort to care for a mutual lriend, Fred L. Train, of Waterbury, fenly vone insane, after squandering half a million dollars, FIRED BOTH BARRELS Ten Eyck, Albaay, a few years ago won wide notoriety Preusser, a prominent broker. Conn., who is alleged to have sud- INTO HIS BREAST. “fter the quarrét;in which crirainations and recriminations flew back and forth, McDonnell and Preusser separated. his room in tl: Ten Eyck, Preusser t shotgun. Unmolested he walked through the streets, through the lobby] McDonnell went to °*3 office, where he procured a of the hotel and up the stairs to McDonnell’s room, where, springing upon his former friend, he fired both barreis with the muzzle against the Boston broker’s breast, killing him i ‘The murdered man and Preusser were together all day yesterday and all last mening until after midnight. They met innumerable friends and feasted and rank, Leaving their companions at midnight, they lunched together in a/ downtown restaurant. * Preusser and McDonnell did not have any argument which those who sat about the tables heard until, suddenly, the two men left and went to the tollet- room. Angry words were heard from the room and after a time MoDonnell appeared. Prousser came up into the main din- \ng-room later and then, putting on his hat, walked out. McDonnell, when he Feturhed from the tollet-room, sald: “Preusser is just as crazy as Train,” and went out. Slayer Coolly After Preusser eke Victim, he restaurant he ‘walked to his office and there obtained & double-barreled shotgun, a breech- loader, and started back to Keeler’s res- taurant. He carried the gun under his arm and was smoking a cigarette when he reappeared at the restaurant. He sauntered up to those who remained of his party and inquired for McDonnell. He was told that McDonnell had left the place. “I've got my odds; now, I'm after him he is said to have remarked. Preusser then left the restaurant and walked to the Hotel Ten Byck, Friends of Preusser went to the telephone and tried to call up the Ten Eyck, but for some reason or other a telephone con- nection could not be established. Preusser entered the hotel by the; Btato street entrance, He still carried the shotgun openly, and his excited condition was apparent to all who saw him. “Is McDonnell registered her: ?” “Yes,” replied the cierk, and gave the broker the number of the room, Fired Gan with One Hand. “1 can find ft all right myself,” said er, sweeping by the bellboys and dragging the shotgun after him. He climbed up to the second floor, He went straight to McDonnell’s room, but be- fore knocking on the door he got his ‘weapon in position with his one arm. McDonnell opened the door of the room, He was clad only in an under- shirt and trousers, having removed his shoes and other clothing. He had scarcely opened the door when Preusser fired straight at MeDonnell's breast, the charge of buckshot taking effect on the left side in the region of the heart. McDonnell rolled over on the floor dead. ‘Aft@ he had shot McDonnell Preusser talmly laid the gun down, resting it on the jam of the door of McDonnell's room, Then Preusser walked down- atairs into the hotel lobby and, linking arms with a friend, said: “Come on; I'm going to give myself up.” In court this morning, surrounded by prominent citizens, who are hig friends. Preusser's counsel warved examination and he was sent to jail on a chargo of! murder in the first degree. His friends arsert that fs mind {s affected. Pruesser's friendship for McDonnell was of long standing, and began about the time that McDonnell, then the keeper of a gambling-house in Harlem, instantly. against the bar and drew his revolver. Kennedy got behind the lunch counter. Price Killed in General Fire, Those who had no desire to fight made for the doors, There were sev- eral shots fired. Courtney being the firat to get hit. His revolver was empty when he staggered to the door with a serious wound. Price was shot next, the bullet strik- ing him just under the heart. Ken- nedy was shot in the leg and made for the door. As the police entered McDonnell was backed up against the bar, his pstols in bis hands and his eyes alert for the next move of his enemies. The stx who had fought him had been van- qushed. Courtney {dentified McDonnell as the was being led out of the saloon by Policeman Maher he was met by Price's brother, Harry. The latter sald: “You've done it at last, have you?” McDonnell bowed he head and said: “It's too bad, too bad.” Acquiteed by a Jory. McDonnell’s trial was sensational in the extreme. Despite the advice of his friends he boldly admitted the Shvoting and entered a plea of self- ‘defense, He was! Indicted and tried for, the murder twice, and was finally acquitted on his own plea of self-defense. He was bold in the plea and staked his Jite on the issue of the trial in making it. Prior to this shooting affair McDonnell had won @ reputation as a “bed man.’* He had personally pursued, captured and out off the ear ef David Walsh, a dealer, who had worked for him in 9 gambling-house and who had atolen the “bank roli of $1,800. McDonnell met Walsh and invited him to take @ walk. Walsh did not dare ref in a secluded spot McDonnell cut off his ear—a. sign among Western gambicra that a dealer has, proved a welcher—and brought {t back to the gambling-house, He nailed the ear on the wall as a warning to thieves, WIFE AT FIRST THOUGHT IT A JOKE. (Special to The Evening World.) BOSTON, June 8.—"I can think of no other trouble or argument that my hus- band might have had with Preusser than what might have arisen over George Train," Mrs. McDonnell to-day told The Evening World correspondent, When Mrs, McDonsiell was informed this morning of her husband's death she thought that the fact of a joke that her husband had played on her sister had become known, and it was not until the full particulars of the tragedy were presented to her that she could realize it was true—not a part of a Joke, but @ horrible coincidence. “The Future Seemed So Bright.” “I do not see how (g she said. “I'do net see how Ged could man who had shot him, As MoDonnell |‘) — DONNELL, KILLED BY PARTNER, AND HIS WIDOW. KILLED BY PARTNER One Hour After Quarrel Broker Rich- ard Preusser Deliberately Shoots the let this happen. The past trouble, seemed somfar behind us and the future seemed sol bright. To-day as soon as he got bisck we were going to buy a house that) we have been looking at and decided uston a pretty house right here in Jamaicay Plain, and now it’s all over. He hated to go away, too. He got word late -Monday night from Dick Preusser to, come on and look out for ‘Train rightsaway. “He was somewhat provoked at Dick for notilooking out for him himself, as he had money, time and Infltence enough to provide properly for Train. “Dick Preusnes, who killed my hus- band, was a creat friend of ours. He took’ reat Interest In our children, and often wonld bring them valuable gifts. I cannot understand the awfut affair, I thiok my husband must have upbraided Dick foc not attending to ‘Train. Didk must have heen drinking and heated ‘with passion to do such an wiul deed, I don't know what my children will do when they hear of this.” SARATOGA, N. Y. E. Preusser, the Albany broker who shot and killed Myles McDonnell in (en Byck, that city, was for Hotel Oe waa Saratoga eumamer col- seyer™! Soring the past awo seasons to occupied the Circular street cottage dawned by Jesse Billings, the canal boat magnate of Northumberland, this county. to have taken posses- whee Tule Oe Basar Ee Hewitt s ‘oot ‘on’ York’ avenue, which he had Fented for the oummer. DUKE ARRAIGNED IN COURT AGAIN Counsel af Prisoner Accused of: Takingt$600 from Man to Get Police Job Claims Court Is Without - Jurisdiction. ‘William Duke, accused of making a corrupt bargainsin taking $600 from Will- tam Fitzgeraldtunder promise of getting him appointed a policeman and then failing to return the money, was ar- raigned to-day (in the Court of Special Remmons. Levy & Unger appeared for hira and filed ajdemurrrer to the com- plaint, alleging {that the court is with- out jurisdiction, that there 1s no corrob- oration of the aMlegations of the accom- plice, Fitzgerald; that more than one crime is charged, and that the complaint does not conform to the Code of Crim- {nal Procedure. The Court took the de- |) murrer under advisement. ‘This demurrer is an exact copy of one filed a short time ago when Duke was first arraigned, At that time the Judges of “Specie Sessions dismissed the com- rlaint. got In trouble as the result of a shoot- ing scrape in the Onawa cafe, in which George Price was killed and several other men were wounded. Bitter Gambling In the Onawa cafe when entered wore Thomas Kennedy, tween whom and McDonnell there ex- isted a bitter feud; George Price, Ed- ward Courtney, Edward MoGinness and another man whose identity was not learned. ‘There was a crowd of men drinking et the bar. McDonnell had been told that Kennedy had deen talking about dim. With a swagger he walked up to Kennedy and, sald: “Kennedy, I' want to borrow $100. You You're a Feud. McDonnell be- owe me anyhow. weicher.”’ Kennedy gave his opinion of McDon- nell in language strong and tv the point. Then he reached out, according to witnesses, and grabbed McDonnell ‘by the coat, throwing him to the Bround. $100 ‘An argument between the friends of the two men was started, Iu the midst ot which a shot was fired. It was afterw: thet several men ards agreed , drew “revolvers, McDonnell “ backed in cost can be secured. NOTICE. This establishment will be closed at 12 noon on Saturdays, and at 5 P. Nineteenth Street and Sixth Avenue, New York pete yee B. Altman & Cn. STORAGE OF FURS, RUGS, PORTIERES and DRAPERIES. These articles will be received for Storage under the usual guarantees for safe-keeping, Note. Repairing of Rugs will be attended to if desired. In Storing Furs, should any alterations or repairs be contemplated, it is suggested that the work be done during the Spring or Summer season, when advantages M. an other business days, ROBBED A BANK AS “RED MKE” WOULD Sixteen-Year-Old William Van Nostrand Stole the Savings of His Benefactress and Then Boasted of It. “Yes, Judge, I pinched the coin from the bank, but it was ensy, You sett ‘Red Mike.’ the bank burglar, used dy- namite on"— “Committed to await the action of the Grand Jury,” decided Recorder Stanton, in Hoboken, to-day, after sixteen-year- old Willle Von Nostrand's show of bravado in court. The youngster ad- mitted that he had deapoiled the say- ings-bank of his benefactors of its con- tents, $38.65, and did it in a real pro- professional way. ‘Then with the pro- ceeds of his first bank burglary the youngster went to Coney Island, saw the sights, returned to Hoboken, bonat- ed of his exploit and fell into the hands st the police. | When Willle's mother died Mrs, Rosa Hichin, of No. 205 Clinton street, Ho- boken, took a kindly interest in the lad—mended his clothes and provided meals for him at her home. He sold papers and ran errands. Yesterday, while Mrs, Hilchin was absent, Willie broke open her savings bank and de- camped with the contents. & CO. th Av., cor. 15th St. Ere the great day comes step into Little’s and order one of his delightful homes for de: lighted couples. It’ll be ready and right. A Stylish ’ Dresser is an ornament as well as a con- venience, These are solidly made and beautifully finished—and the special prices represent a very great saving: Genu Dreesern that were sm, 918,50 Genuine. Quartered Oak; also Ma- ple and Mahogany Dress- 9950) ers; regular res $32.50 renin. su ¢ Oak; also Mi- ple and Mahogany Dress- . \fa ors; regular 850, at... $37: fl view in al Woods, B8-50 to $25 regulerierise Kora: $7.50 |B reglar price 45, ate 910.50 regular orice $21, at... 913,50 J. H. Little & Co. | Sixth Av. (Saas Cor, 15th St, gummed? —————— mermep ert EVENING, JUNE " 1908, es {s without precedent, In every other respect the infant is 1 Derte: ly modelled, Its chubby. cheeks ; sh health. OR SIGN (f THEM! M, Van Orden, of No. 852 East One Hundred and Sixty-fifth atreet, \nee attended the ees : v di ni Specialists Declare They‘Have| jy. “Gract. at cauiawen nna vBostsn "i ay an clalist. No Precedent for the Peculiar} "ii, cxaminntion showed the entire Misfortune of Infant Daughter absence of anything which would sug- of Couple in the Bronx. BORN WITHOUT EYES Don’t Poison Baby. ORTY YEARS AGO almost every mother thought her child must PAREGORIC or Jaudanum to make it sl ‘hese drugs will seep and a FEW DROPS TOO M. will produce the FROM WHICH THERE TS NO WAKING. Many are the children have been killed or whose -hsalth has been ruined for life by paregorio, num and morphine, each of which is a narcotic product of opium, are prohibited from ne either of the narcotics named to children at to anybody without labelling them.‘ poison.” The definition of * is medicine which relieves pain and ), but which in t ous doses produces stupor, soma, convulsions and death.” The and smell of medicines containing opium are disguised, and soid under the names | of ‘‘ Drops,” ‘* Cordials,” “ aie Syrups,” etc. You should not it any medicine to be given to your children apis pe or your ph; know of what it is composed. ASTORIA DOES parently had never evendbegun the for. CONTAIN NARCOTI , if it bears the signature mation of tho eyes. | of Chas. H. Fletcher. The physician had theechild taken to Genuine Castoria always bears the signatare of the offies of Dr. Knapp., another spe- clalist. who was puzzled, not | belley nature had withheld the babe's west an eye, Over the socketyin which nature builds the eyeballs a ‘thin wall of flesh was tightly drown Ife a pur- tain. When this was mulled down it disclosed a blank wall, Nature ap. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Weber, of No. 1045 East One Hundred and Stxty-fifth street, came Into the world without vyes, and physt- cians and eye specialists declare her FOR THURSDAY AND FRIDAY A Sale of Trimmed Hats for Women, At Less Than One-Half Former Pri At $5.50 At $7.50 “f At $10.50 At $12.50 Radical Price Reductions in the remainder of our Summer Costumes for Women, which include various models of Linen, Muslin, Organdy, Lawn and kindred fabrics in white and colors; also Blouse and Three-quarter Coats of Taffeta Silk and Peau de Soie, elaborated in various effects. In addition, ing 8 Formerly $12.50, Formerly $15, Formerly $25, Formerly $30, The Sale of Shirt Waists WILL BE CONTINUED ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY.: Waists of white Lawn, with small black figuves, tucked front, of white Lawn, side plaits and tucked. back; of Chambray, Marseilles or Madras, in colors. i Regularly $1.50 At 98¢ , Waists of Lawn, with embroidery and cluster*tuck-: ing or side plaits; of sheer Lawn with -broadsplaits , on front, back and sleeves. haya” Regularly $2.50 At $1.50 Fine Cotton Waists, manufacturer's exhibit mod- els, elaborately trimmed with lace and embroidery, at one-third less than regular prices. $1.98 to $6.50. ry, special pi Shirt Waist Suits. Of Taffeta Silk, in blue, black, brown, gray or checks. Special, $13.50. Of Cotton Etamine, with Persian trimming, or of Mercerized Chambray with fancy stitching and lace. Special at $5.50. Pedestrienne Skirts. Of white Pique or Linen in various models, including the side plaited and kilted effects. Special at $2.25, $3.50 and $4.50. Of Panama Cloth or Canvas Etamine, side plaited, i Special at $5.90. Of Black Taffeta, kilted model. Special at $7.50. Bathing Suits for Women. Of Mohair and Taffeta Silks we have an extensive and diversified variety of models, entirely new in effect, which include a series of modified foreign collarless suits designed for this season's service. The prices are very modest. $2.25, $3.25, $3.95, $4.50 to $25. Bathing Shoes, Hats, Caps and Bags in all manner of styles, e of Negligee and Under Garments F Not alone the extremely low prices, but also the high character of the fabrics and the good taste evinced in the elaboration of the garments con- tribute to the importance of this sale. } Speci at 19 ¢ Special at 98 C Drawers of cambric, 4 models, | Skirts of cambric, tucked ruf- hemstitched and tucked ruffles. | fles,laceor embroiderytrimmed Special at 29 cents Night Gowns of cambric or fine Cd siechnaee’ sook, h lace, embroidery, Gorset Covers of cambric, lace | medallions and hemstitching, insertions, hemstitched ruffle. round or square yoke with rib- | Drawers of cambric, ruffles, em- | bon. broidery, hemstitching or lace, Drawers of cambric or nainsook, umbrella flounce of lace inser- tions and,edge. Chemises of nainsook, skirt with lace and ribbon. ae Special at $1.29. © FOR THURSDAY AND FRIDAY Summer Gloves for Women Regularly 50c., At 29c. Gloves of suede lisle, with Paris Point embroidery, in gray, white, white with black embroidery, black Corset Covers of nainsook or cambric, trimmed with lace. Gowns of cambric, with hem- stitched tucked yoke. with white embroidery or plain black. _ Skirts of cambric, with flounces, ‘§ 13. cluster tuckings, insertions and of cambric, with ruffles. | Jace or embroidery edge- THROUGHOUT THE WEEK WE WILL CONTINUE of cambric or nain- sook, with fine embroidery. Corset Covers of nainsook, with lace and embroidery. Corset Covers of nainsook, double ruffle front, with lace. Waist Protectors of lawn, long sleeves. Shert Chemises of nainsook, | with lace. Special at 59 cents. Gowns of cambric, with em- broidery. Corset Covers of nainsook, front and back with two rows of lace, insertion and edge, Special at 69 cents. Skirts of cam Chemises of nainsook, with fall. over points, trimmed with lace. Drawers of nainsook, with em=- broidery and lace. Night Gowns of nainsdok, with lace, embroidery and ribbons. Special at 4.98. Skirts, flounce, lace and ribbon drawn embroidery insertion. Corset Covers, Gowhs and Drawers in a diversified variety of models, lace or embroidery. Qdd Garments of French hand- made and domestic Underwear, slightly soiled, are offered at greatly reduced prices. Wash Suits for Boys and Dresses for Girls The collection affords almost every one of the new season’s models. For the girls, the sizes range from 4 to 14 years; for the boys, 2% to 8 Bron Russian Blouse Suits, long | models, of Madras, Cheviot, Linen, Crash, Galatea, Duckand Gingham, pique collar and scarf. Russian Blouse Suits, military models, of Madras, in blue, gray or pink, in stripes and | solid colors, plain or with | medallions; bloomer trousers. | Regul rly $3, $4, $4.50. ig, flounce. with ees fa haat: * | hemstitched tucks and hem. egularly $1.25. At 95c | At $1.95 ' Sh Regilerly $1.25. As ae carga, Covers of _oaisoak | amity wh we horde | Regularly $1.00 At 69c. 5 t Qnos of crepon, with Persian border | Regularly $1.50 At 98c. Negligee Kimenes of lawn or dimity in stripes or figures. $2.00 At$1.39 THE DRESSES FOR GIRLS. Suspender Dresses of Chum- | Pringess Dressesof white Lawn. bray, white lawn tucked, waist. Hannah iecanaee ot figured | Lawn,lawn drop skirt, lace yoke. Busting! Besates box Plate, | Guimpe Dress of Striped Ma- dras. Sailer Dresses, two piece, of | Russian DressgsofFrenchGing- Chambray. ham, leather belt and silk tie. Regularly $2 and $2.25. | Regularly $4 and $4.50. $4.25 At $2.95 broidery. Gowns of nainsook, with lace. fs of nainsook or cam~ bric, ruffle, lace insertion and tons MONOS, of crepon with washribbons, also Matinee Suits | of lawn with kimono jacket and flare skirt. Regularly $3 At $1.98 Wrappers of dimity, large col- lar, with point de Paris lace, | also Long Kimongs of crepon with sailor collar, Oriental trimming. Regularly $4.50At $2.98 Wrap of lawn orfdimity, yoke and skirt with ruffle, lace Drawers of cambric or nainsook, ruffle, with embroidery or lace. Skirts of cambric, with flounce, perpendicular tucking. Gowns of nainsook or cambric, kimono or three-quarter sleeves, round or square neck. Chemises of cambric, with em- broidery. Dresses of figured lawn, large bertha of silk embroidery, or lace yoke and lace trimmed. Sailor Dresses of Bengaline. Russian Dresses of pique, dam- ask, Oxford and mercerized materials, Junior Suits in sizes 12,to 16, of Linen or Chambray. Sailor Dresses, two piece, of | Chambray, white pique shield. New Dutch Dresses of checked Gingham, linen collar and belt. | Princess Dresses of figured lawn, collar, cuffs and belt with | embroidery. Plaited Dresses of Chambray, short sleeves and large bertha. $3 and $3.50, | Regularly $5, $6, $7, $8, Gowns of nainsook, closed or open front. Chemises of nainsook, double ruffle effect. Skirts of cambric, with four rows trimmed. At $3.98 At $1.95 | At $3.95 | Regularly $5 of lace insertions and edge.