The evening world. Newspaper, March 2, 1906, Page 8

8 4 ‘DANK OF WATER MAY COST TH LIES OF TWO Italian and Engineer Fought About It on High Scaffolding. BATTLED OVER RIVER. McCaffrey’s Blow Stretched Opponent Out and He Died Almost Instantly. ' ‘An autopsy will be heki today upon ‘the body of Ferdinantio Mundo, « big Italian, who died as the result of a midair fight on the superstructure of the Hast River tunne] at Thirty-thied street and Best River inte yesterday afternoon. It is not yet known whether the Italfan’s death was caused by « blow received in the fight or from nat- | ural causes, Patrick McOaffrey, who struck the Biow, is under arrest charged © with homfcide. Assistant District-Attorney Garvan has taken up the case, and @hould the Coroner decide death was @ue to a blow McCaffrey may have to stand trial for his life because he re- fused a man a drink of water. talked freely of the affair at the East Thirty-ftth Street Police Station to- day. He says he struck the Italian but once, and then struck him in fear of bis life. “When I saw him reach back I _thovght it was for a knife, and I let hin. have {t."" satd the engineer to-dav. “I'm sorry more than I can tell that he dropped and died, but I know I diin’t| hit him hard enough ito kill him, I was| only acting under orders when I put him out of the shanty.” Is a Little Man. . McCaffrey !s a slender, little man, with munoles Ike plano wires. He talks with a bit of a brogue/ and his smooth- shaven face carrigs a happy expression Gespite the serlousness of the position he ig in. McCaffrey 1s the engineer of the iittly donkey mchine that hoists and heaves all day long great beams and bricks and coal from the river barges to the scaffolding, fifty feet above the surface of the water. Trams earry the material back to the street, whence {t 1s carted to ithe mouth of the tunnel. The trams are drawn back to the end of the straddling scaffold by Toinette, the mule. Her driver w @inando Mundo who lives at Second avenue. Of Inte there have been many thefts from the tiny engine-house that is perched on the end of the scaffold, and finally the foreman of the job gave or- ders to allow oo one within the little comp, McCaffrey obeyed the orders to the letter. When a couple of the Ital- jana came into the Httle room he or- dered them out. They obeyed sullenly and then conferred on the narrow tres- tle that leads back to ihe main struc- ture, Demanded a Drink. ‘Then one came to the door for a piece of rope, He got it and went away. Gudienly the door wes flung open and the two @tood at the door. One of them demanded a drink of water. “You know where to get water,” re- plied McCaffrey, The Ttallan muttered and stepped 225 He|* THE WORLD: FRIDAY EVENING | Wgkl Or S7r.Sr Prec PROTECTORY BOYS FOOTPADS WAYLAY TELL OF ESCAPE! AND BEAT JANITOR Lads Couldn't Get Police to He Angered Them When He Believe Story When They Said He Would Give Surrendered. Them Nothing. Frederick Falk, janitor of Public School No. %, at Ninety-sixth street and Lexington avenue, was held up by three men near the eurly today, the men demanding that he give them "ata Falk, ‘Two small boys arrested at 1 o'clock this qnorning at the Central Sta- tion, when taken to the East Fifty-first street police station, told a remarkable story of their pe from the Catholic story at Van Ness. ame is ‘Thomas Kelly,” said the) money for a night's “T haven't any money,’ SCAFFOLD WHERE MEN FOUGHT ABOVE RIVER. he was not equal to the three men and pital. the better of him. -He Th ls no money, took to their heels. ik wes badly beaten about the face. He was attended by Dr. Reid, of Hos- si ; “me chum @ Patrick Kelky, ‘he fellers call him ‘Paddy e Dp) I am twelve years old and Paddy t teen. Both of us belong at the Pre teotory, but Fuddy got tired of being) called ‘the Dope’ and I wanted to get; out West, where it's wild. So, about 10 o'clock last night Kelly and t tled our | bedelothes in a long rope and slid down | to,the ground. “Then we ‘beat it’ over the fence and | out on the West Farms road. We asked) a man, we met for a dime and took the | Subway a Vest Farms. When Ds were trying to steal a | was grie. 11 the institutt SLEUTH MUST QUIT SHADOWING BRADY ! Defendant in Divorce Suit | Has Detective Kennedy Put Under Bonds. quantity of suits for) t, faney ch i un: Boys’ Suits reduced from $5 and $6. A limited $ 75 Boys’ Suits redaced from Bak ced doul ie reamed suits Eee cence Girls’ Coats redaced from $12.50 $15.00. 2 fur lined coat of blue broad- Pie Hikes” coat of plum broadciot! Dantel M. Brady, brother of “Diamond Jim,"" the millionaire race horse pwner, who for three years has kept the civil Boys’ and Girls’ fora, ts $6 and $8.50. 35 for boys BM tI. . with hie matrmonial wize 15. Hackett Carhait 6@ Broadway at Thirteenth St. Last Call to This Final Clearance of Suits and Coats Boys’ Overcoats reduced from $6, For boys, ages 5 Russian ‘and m conte of faney blue friezes, most them | have Uningw of rod nel..J Boys’ Overcoats reduced from $8 & $12. A collection of about 109 nov- elty overcoats for boys of 8 8 years, in gray chinchilla. fancy fabrics, corduroys and Girls’ Coats— Va os to $35.00. lined coats with’ eatin within the door, McCaffrey rose and, |COUS Muay Brtan and’ fur trimmed ined, trimmed with yely Napising tls shoulder, sent Hie pinning |Wouv!es, to-day again appeared in the Pyne fonts alee aa $500 eosin oa with envet tn $ Beck. Instantly the man atruck out |Contre Street Court. ireen and. wotnet, Kersey. fad EYinte elvet_oomis, white There waa A brisk eouffie ia whicn the| SM Brady wus ascompanied by this} ] Settot coals mulitarr, collar. ; Satin’ dined, ‘eame “model es other Italian took no part. attorney, ex-Congressman John Adams. penne and erie Mai On the narrow planking, scarcely q|He complained against Harry Kennedy, aizea 6 to 14, J wide, the two struggled franti-|4 private detective, whom he accused of Sally within a step of the brink that| following tm about the country watch- Pung Afty fooc Kbove ihe duck of, |ing he every movement. rick laden barge. Basceneer |. “If T awoke in a sleoping car in O«h- g Thirty-fourth ptreet ferry, a short |kosh that fellow’s face would confront | Pemmiod. : block’ aret were attracted by the rady told Mugistrate 6teinert. | = ———— - shouts of the atrumeling men. , A policeman ran out along the ner- —<—— row ecaftolding. Buddenly the Italian leaped aside and, reiched for his hip cket, MoCaffrey bethought him the blade these men usually carcy and| swung tn straight for the chin. He) caugh er square! in the polnt of the chin. ee ‘The Ttalian reeled and as he toppled | toward the edge MoCaffrey darted for-| ‘ward and caught him. Mundo" sank to the ‘planking. His face was grown sud- denly red and bloated as }e fought for the breath that would not eome. Hie Taised himself with a convulsive effort. “O Mama Mie,” back dead. Attacked by Friend. ‘The other Italian, Francesco Rosst, who had taken no’part in the fight, Kooped over ‘his friend and began to! employ artificial respiration. The man's head ‘fell Imply. stared at the Gray fave; then he clutched his hands together and uttered « prayer. y threw some water in the 4 man’s face. Rossi upon the man who he thonehe He his friend and began to ren: tace| is with ciawilke fingers. stunned by the horror of the sudden dy, made no effort to defend him- weld, It was here that the policar some workmen came running w ragged Roem, raving, from |: fend and & took four of them to hold the When arraigned in Court to-day before Magistrat MoCaftrey wau remanded to the custud) of the Coroner ponding the result of the inquest. ——___- ROBBED IN UNIFORM. Alleged Fireman apector Called Before Theft. Two men, one clad as a fireman. who represented that he had come to inspect and Gas the promises to seo that there was fire | protection, and‘the other represent: _ tha: he was from the gas company had come to Inspect the moter, are sus- | tf having robbed the home of ick Hatt. No, 150 Greenpoint yn, at $1,000, tt terday, ‘and after, she money was mise he $1,000 - Derited by Mrs, a week ago. is, The theft has been repovied police. had gone “the he screamed, and fell| 2 | Yorkville | Hatt home yes-| ago. to thé! man I saw Konnedy denied he b i Lawyer Adams told Magistrate Stéin- hat che third trial of the Brady dl- 9 to begin in the Supreme Court Stimpson Crauford Co | day next, and for a month Brady e detectives | pu y e the peace for six ‘employer furnished Magistrate der $00 bond t months. Kennedy's he bond. TADS are the finest thing in the wor! for little folk to “piece” be- tween meals, TADS are de- licious, hand-picked, specially grown peanuts, delicately salt therefore easily digested. They are the most nutritious its, and nuts are the most f foods. A thousand hier than sweets. ) druggists and fine grocers. | which insures exclusiveness, | or wings at, each,,...... ‘WO excellent lines 4 | | | at, cachecocceccccese ‘Is not only the most dura- | | ble ware in the market, | but is the CHEAPEST, be- cause it lasts with ordi- nary care § years. | transky shurpe ied—but ) | Stransky durabt n inever be E Hnattates on having NSK ALL DEALDPRS BELL IT. ———— NIGHTSTICK AND NOZZLE. “Nightatick and N of New York © “begin in t nd Fedoiunt of with | STRANSKY & CO., NEW YORK —e No Extra Charge for It, Advertisement be ter: SSS ie Our experts will catch your ideas instantly. Striped ribbons to-day are the fad here and in Paris; also, plain weaves used in three shades of the one color. . Stiff trimmed hats. ALE of exceedingly stylish Small Trimmed Sailors, very dressy with either square or round crowns— trimmed in our own workrooms, 6.75 Simply Trimmed Draped Turbans and Sailors, with jaunty trimming of velvet and qi Untrimmed hats. Matin Floor, of ready to trim hats, which will command instant attention. ~ \y lst—Draped silk hair braid sailors and turbans, * in white, black, navy, gray, garnet, ete., A regular $8 hat, each......--+ 2nd—Small and medium size sailors, made plain covered hair braid—all the newest and best shapes—splendid range of colors. oS 2.25 beautifully Value $4.75; 3 95 The new ribbons. call attention to the stunning ribbon trim- mings we make for use on present style sail- ors,or any hat on which you ‘desire ribbon. oe Gey O5 , _ MARCTT 2, 1908, - ay an Satin pad : ‘ supporters at SUATH AVE 192170 20 STREET. suits as ever obtained display space in a New 2ic. Special—Free musical concert from 4 P. M. to 5.30 P. M. in our 8th floor restaurant. Afternoon tea served. u olhair rts E be. G Sale 1906 new model i The modest. dresser, broad shoulders—deep centre vents. (an fit men of 150 of these coats on sale to-morrow at the exceptionally close price seeses ++ *7 771" Kuppenheimer suits and overcoats for spring. : Prices 15.50, 18.00, 20.00, 25.00, 30.00 &» 35.00. top cozts O tor Kuppenheimer’s semi-fitting top coats--the dressiest style a man eversut on his back—a distinct innovation, yet in complete accord with the canons of good taste. as well as the * fastidious man, will choose this coat. ‘ . |, The illustration conveys a correct idea of the form-fitting back. Materials a) he new grays in cheviots, herringbones, fancy effects, plain worsteds, black Thibets, ete., etc. Made ‘with or without velvet collars—have fine 15.°° We'll place 15.50 all proportions. is Special. Special 8.50 ery “inte || 812.50 fer coat that sold at $15 and Last call. : to $30, Last call. Overcoat that sold at $20 any win- suit or High class boys’ suits with extra Pair of and dark colors; siZes'7 to 16 years. or double-breasted, with belt; $ 4. 50 e trousers to match, $4.50. Spring styles in men’s hats, These hats You will rec- Norfolk suits, Sale of 200 genuine'$15 Priestley cravenettes,$10 » 1 pair knickerbockers, 1 pair plain. Two pairs of trousers instead of one; actual $7.50 suits; materials of all wool, in blue serge, Scotch cheviots, tweeds and fanéy cassimeres; light, medium strapped at the knees, and an extra pair of plain $2| Boys’ $3.50 suits best in Not less than 200 styles for boys fiym 214 to 16 years, trousers, 4.50 Either Norfolk bloomer trousers Second Floor, Americs |Reefers in all cors. --—Beee—eee - are made of the ognize the ox- knicker trousers, | very finest grade caience of the g Double . breasted |Russian suits, “hite Se a Suny at a5 | Suit, belt around. |: Jeollar, Oficersuits. | Gieainer cieaa é eo at vane eh etait athe sults, e sizes 5 to 10 ears. | vbinding, an you in ‘° years, © fepuiaey Auer elsewhere to be Sailor blouse suits, Spring top coats, bands $3. Our price... bloomer pants, sizes 7 to 16 ars. SIMPSON CRAWFORD ©0- 5 Misses’ broadcloth suits, 21.50 OU choose from the new Spring lines now, and they're as beautiful a lot of Sa York store. Misses’ broadcloth suits, 21.50 Beautiful colorings—Alice Blue, Rose and the darker shades—short jacket or Eton style—dainty trimmed in $21 50 fancy silk braids and lined throughout ° —new circular skirts. Sizes 14, 16 and 18.years. Prices+-++++++ were Misses’ and intermediate suits, 16.50 In fine quality Panama—all high colors—Eton model, with com- bination gil and braid trimming. Fancy mixtures at 12.75|Misses’ covert cloth Also fancy light mixtures—short coats at Cie model—Ained with soft satin— ees nal a nna Meare . new skirts, Gred—spenlally good: for carly isses’ 24, coats | "eer Misses Taye iGirls’ 14.75 full- % or full length coats—Win-| length coats, 7.50 ter weight, in plain cheviots Bey Cay Ai fomdavee or high-clads mixtures—a variety | iy). emblem on. sleeve, with of styles toselect from. Valucs black velvet col Sizes 6 to 2476, to close out at..14.75 to 14 years. IMPSON CRAWFORD ©O. Stationery sale. VER 6,000 lbs. high grade Writing Papers in linen and bond finish, from 84 to 225° sheets in package—regu- 14e | latly 25c... ‘ Envelopes to match, per package. eseees Se 5,000 Ibs. very finest quality correspondence paper — SIMPSON HOUSANDS of handsome negligee shirts tans—figured and striped...:.. +... ills in the country, in 5 Faro thade and grader ond anda =) Lot 2—1,500 negligee shirts— oemys rth ly Soc to 60e per tb. TO Paty ay) White and colored madras and Envelopes at, per pack, 7c. Engraving special. COMBINATION OFFER. jl Shaded Old English Plate and 50 Both ; o-92 } T queiity Workmanship and stook Bngranteed. Regularly $9.00 Cabinet cont oo Is fine ana Teguins?. gD. 8 atyien to. choose Script. Plate and 60 Cards, name 100 Cards printed from your plat Men’s underwear. oO”: of the foremost makers of French Bal- briggan Underwear (whose name we cannot disclose) sold to us about 10,000 garments at less than half. Main Floor. Standard $1 and $1.95 grades carried by the most explusive dealers. Special ateesser 69c COOL OEE OLS Watch sale Saturday. VERY man who buys a watch here: to- morrow will be glad to speak a good word for this department, for these watches, which we offer at $6, are sold by the exclusive jewel- lers for $10, tain Floor. Secured a Imited quantity of thin model gold filled pee cee at 5 ‘special concession — nicke! ewelled Anatices movement 90+ ear guaran lite —gred’ timekeepers— §, CHOICE... reeesereseserer rom, Ao 500 * « Lot 3—Here's the dollar assortment. Men will enjoy sorting out the va- rious designs that suit theirfancy. These shirté would easily bear a $1.50 price. Plain colors, pleated bosoms, polka $] dots; neat stripes, etc.. oe It is a pleasure tion. show Men's $10 to, $12.50 Waltham $3 are $2.50 " “watches, $7.95. 3 acai tee testis 3 The new thin model watch—open face—20 ‘exclusive stores. years, Gubrenteg) Witte fine peven jewel nickel Several staple styles at Waltham movement. Qa Krementz solid gold collar buttons, 50c. Each guaranteed one piece genuine kre- mentz 10), gold: itylea for the front and back collar, cuffs and tiehigh, low ic and flat bitttons—§1 and ... SIMPSON CRAWFORD Co. Sale men’s negligee shirts. stop in front of the fashionable haberdasher's windows—allare early Spring desigas. Prices_a third to a half less than you pay to exclusive haberda: i§ LOT 1.—About 1,200 Negligee Shirts in this lot—plain blues, plaited bosom percales; attached or detached cuffs. Regular any store, ORAWFORD CO, ring styles Queen Quality shoes. E are glad to announce that we are ready to show omplete-new lines of the famous Queen Quality shoes in all styes. : Low shoes—pumps—ties—blichers, Queen Quality footwear for the reason that they always "+ The low shoes which we for $3 and§ 3.50 the special price, $2.50.’ mple French veilngs. HE man who brings mre veil- ings to New York tin any other importer in America Is sold us his sample he, some 4,000 yards or 10re. These veilings sell reguldy at two, three and four times as mch as the price marked for Saturday They're the very latest creations of the Lyons market—esry mesh, . dot .and figure that obtins vogue in the domain of Fashion *presented. No finer veilings. ever ame cut of France. Main Floor, * To close them out in s day we | give you your choice s 25c. 25C in those nobby pitterns which make you 2T8. Main Floo. rai Men's $1 four-in-hane, 50c. 75 doz, men’s four-in-hars, in a great variety of colors and mtterns, in the popular width four-in-hnd. neckwear that is sold all oer New York for $1.00..-...- 50c ' to recommend give satisfac- . Some