The evening world. Newspaper, February 14, 1913, Page 24

PARK NTO DEATH MYSTERY SOLED, ORVER SHLD Troubled Conscience of Chauf-, feur’s Friend Takes Him | to Police Chaplain. 5 | ROTHEIM IS ARRESTED. In Felix isman’s Car He Ran Down Policeman Fitzsim- mons, He Confesses. ‘The killing of Potloeman Peter Fits- simmons by an automobile in Central | Park on Nov. 1 was cleared up by the contession early to-day of Robert Rotheim, twenty-six, of No. #8 Nast One Hundred and Sixty-ftth atreet, chauffeur for Felix Inman, the wealthy theatrical promoter of New York and Philadephia. Rothelm says it was Mz, Jeman's car that struck the policeman, the only n knew Rothheln, who was arrested yeater- day evening, and kept over night in the | Tremont avenue station, in the Bronx, was arraigned before Coroner Helens | stein, to-day, and charged with homi- cide. He was held without batl to await the action of the Grand Jury @nd was committed to the Tombs, Fitzsimmons, known as “Jolly Peter,” was fifty-two years old, had been on the force twenty-four y and lived at No, 24 East Twenty-first street with his four children. About 1.20 o'clock on} /h the morning of Nov. 1 his body was, AOS found near Seventy-fifth street the | West Drive in Central Park. Hie skull | ——~ was fractured and both legs broken. | He died on the way to Polyclinic Hos. pital. ‘The police had about given up hope of ever solving the mystery, when «| troubled conscience came to their ald. SAYS HE SAW CHAUFFEUR BRING IN BLOOD-STAINED CAR. Joseph Wade, twenty-six years old, of house in the Bronx. When ai No. 421 East Fifty-second street, has © been employed in Hill's garage, No. 1323 Boston Road. It appears from the pow Hee account of the arrest that several days ago Wade went to Father Francis 3. Sullivan of St. Ann's Church in ‘Twelfth street to unburden himself out- | aide the confessional, Father Sullivan Tina elles chaplain, | Nauid food ever since, Wade is understood to have said he | *™4 & surgeon has removed them. was working in the Boston Road gar- age the morning of Nov. 1 when @ man drove in a big W-horsepower car epat- tered with blood, with lamps broken, windshield smashed, rods bent erwise damaged. The chauffeur, h 4, removed the stains frdm the machine, took all the broken parte and put them in a big sack, and dumped the sack into the Bronx Lake, Father Sullivan last Thursday sent ‘Walle to Detective Leeson, @ parishion- er of the church and Leeson persuaded im to go to Inspector Faurot. Acting Captain Price of the Bronx detective , ogg Acting Captain Tunney of the Forty-seventh street station and Detective MoCormack were put on the os8e bp jast night arrested Rotheim wear Fiftieth street and Broadway. The | Conrad Wollman at White Plains, ate « chauffeur was taken to Headquarters | he stepped on the banana peel and c: and put through the “third degree the house and had to feo without h Tewpector Faurot. For several hours he | denied everything. | Buddenly Capt. Tunney came into the yom with the two broken Jamps from Retheim's car. They had been found in the unusued car in the Bronx garage. Rothelm then admitted everything, the police say. According to his story, Mr. Jaman told | Capt. Henry C. Wagner, @ Civil war her on the ankles with his fists, Their years of married ife hi ® bureflar. A mask, revo! keys were part of his outft, The Supreme Court yesterday dec Invitation to place te respon: service, eS ant use car the night of | accident. | WENT TO Hi8 DEATH IN DOING |ECONOMY ADVOCATES HI8 OUTY. @tarting home alone he entered the! park at Fifty-ninth street. He said he had reached Kighty-sixth street when he heard his license number dangling and @ot out to fasten it. As he got back | into the car @ big black machine filled | Ported To-Day. with and women passed him, prob- | WASHINGTON, Feb. 14,—Democretic ‘ably going home from @ Hallowe'en Jeadera in the House were at sea last Party, and several turned to shout some- | Might over the demand for curtailment thing in @ bantering tone, \of governmental expenditures, At a Rothelm said he does not know why | meeting of the Democratic members of he did it, but he turned and started back the Naval Committee yesterday efforts south to follow the black car, which were made to turn the eentiinent against had no front lights, They were going at a two-battleship programme, but the @ good clip when at Seventy-fourth differences among the members were street @ policeman who had been stand- | not adjunted; the two-battleship mem- ing on un embankment ran down, ap- bers were as determined as the no-bet- parently to tell the party in the tleship men The committee adjourned car their lights were out. Rothel with a tentative agreement to report there was no way to avold hitting him, the Naval bill to the House to-morrow, 4s be jumped into the drive right be- disregarding the warning of the Demo- fo eed black car and ta front of cratic leaders and reporting a measure . carrying about $150,000,000, Fitzsimmons was hurled many fest. | ne Public Bulldinxs and Grounds Both cars stopped and Rotheim says hi want to the prostrate man, intending to | COMmittes, presided over by Ropresent- do what he could for him. At the same | tive Burnett of Alabaina, likewise re- time some one from the other car came | fused to heed the party leaders and an- up, sald the policeman was dead, and |"0unced that a Mill carrying $26,000.00 everybody in the car yelled to Rotheim; | Would be reported to-day or Satur- “Beat it, you fool! Beat it!” | day, adhe women screamed after the sect. | omen it, and he was so frightened that he followed their advice and got away as) EXTEND FRENCH TREATY. ited Arbitration fer Another Period of Five Years. fast as he could, ‘t ‘WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.—Secretary Gaemmaaaae VERMONTERS WANT SNOW. | Knox and Ambassador Jusserand have Usable to Get Timber e Mille signed @ convention to extend for MAKE NO PROGRESS. Fruitless Conference Held, and Two Battleship Bill May Be Re- THE VALENTINE BY PARCEL POST BPEL. —= News Oddities . Walter Pilsecker arranged an electric wire close to the roost of his pigeon rm rang iast night he found Jacob Damacher, fifteen, “dancing” im the coop, unable to let go of the wire. Pilzecker let him dance till a policeman came, then turned off the current. J. H. Binotalr and wife of No. 18 Thirteenth street, Attleboro, M: brated the thirteenth anniversary of thelr wedding yesterday, Feb, 13, 1918, Edna Wiest and Carrol! Bristol went throu Conn, They couldn't get out but the girl's sealskin muff froze fast to the ed; of the ice and holding to this the two kept up t!!l rescued, A burglar, after packing the allverware and other valt Genator- Healey introduced a bill which has been passed at Albany the ctty of Yonkers to pension municipal employees after fifty 5 Now It da found that the bill affects only one man, George Pilson, tary inspector and, wuld to be the only survivor of John Brown's raiders, -_ A package of pepper in the parcel post at Burlington, N. J., burat yesterday and @ sneezing fit put the whole office force out of business for a time. veteran of Philadelphia, swallowed his false teeth eighteen years ago. They stuck in his throat and he has lived on ‘The X-ray recently located the teeth in the oesophagus GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE—Mrs, Lola Burnett Ranteul, granddaughter of Jamen Russell Lowell, in her divorce sult in Boston, say Rantoul, Mayflower descendant and Harvard grai: her husband, Edward ewore at her and pounded s., cele- passed in No, 13, Charles W. James, a model ratiroad employe by day and member of the Rall- way Y. M. C. A. of Chicago, has confeased that his nights have been spent brass knuckles, chloroform bottle and seventy ih the fice skating at Danielson, in the home of Turning ie up mn with such a bump that jer, that a hook in a restaurant is an Patron to hang up his overcoat and that the owner of the le for the loss of said overcoat despite signs to the contrary, wathorlaing 8 continuous sani. GAGGED TWO WATCHMEN. 2 Got Away With Big of Jewelry, aR, ON. ee Rurgiars supposed to be five in number early to-day gagged two nieht wate men in the Chamber of merce bull ing and then forced an entrance into the place of Philip nt, on ti d floor, Plunder to the value of several thousands of dollars was obtained, y made thelr escapo and the plight of the watchmen was no: discovered for a long time. > MILLION IN GOLD ON SLEDS. BRATTLE, W.—More than a mil Mon dollars in gokl waa brought down by the steamer Mariposa from Cordova, Alaska, to-day, having been more than two months in transit from the Iditariod istrict. From Iditariod to Chitina, more th 2,000 miles, the gold was hauled on dog sleds. At Chitina it was placed on a train and caught between two smow ellden that tied up traMc more than a month. During that time the express company’s guanis, heavily armed, watched over the treasure. May Have to Shut Down, . Prerearen 30: ARs, eis ve years the arbitration treaty be- GF. ALBANS, Vt., Feb. 14.—Lumber- | tween the United States and France, man of the Green Mountatwy said to- which otherwise would expire March Gay that never in the past forty years qty ts similar to the British arbitra- has the industry in this State been £0 ton convention, which expires by lim!- ted by the absence of snow as it tation June 4 and Which It was proposed Deen this winter, Several mill own- to replace by the general eM have declared that they would be treaty now awaiting exchi compelled to close their plants unless foation, there was a heavy enaw storm within a br a4 oe The treaty th rolon, Milliows of loge are piled in the Ver- barney ‘ mont forests, but with no snow !t has when Secretary of St ‘doen impossible to haul the tinswer to the mills, The open winter, it was stated, probably would cause heavy Anancial loss to the lumbermen, team- Coot ith ghe recom. snd farmers who work in the| mendatio: of The Hague convention, to ; wate aioh tne United Bpiee vecqang as | You can’t SL | PaaePsearioresirien] away from a RED-MAN THE EVENING WORLD, FRIDAY, —_—~s 4 NOTED DOCTOR FOUND DEAD BY GAS IN OFFICE; ACCIDENT, FRIENDS SAY Pet Dog Dies With Dr. Gua- laus, Tuberculosis Expert, Who Won Fame in Italy. eRe w Dr. Cecilio Gualano, tuberculosis ex- fert, who has worked’ days and nights on @ serum with which he expected to cure the white plague, was found as phyxiated tn his office at No, 110 Wash- ington place, to-day. Fully dressed, the physician, who was | Wealthy and had @ large practice, was | found prone upon the floor; by his side | Wan Jolie, his pet dog and constant com- panion,, also dead. A gas heater, which had been turned on but unlighted, was pouring deadly fumes into the room. | The doctor was healthy and seemingly happy when last eeen last night. His friends refuse to believe his death was other than accidental, He was forty-six | years old, a bachelor, and well-to-do. Friends said Dr, Gualano may hove thought he had lit the, heater, when he had falled to do so; others suggested “Jol'e" may have ex:inguisied the laze While frisking about the room, Constantino Radicl, Dr. Gualano's housekeeper siace he came from Italy, n years ago, found hun dead when he went to call him to see @ patient who had called. | In Naples, prior to coming to this Dr, Goalana was an aysistent | ed Prof, Cardarilo of jth of Naples, and was H of the fove- | i like these made with Sy tal spoon nutmeg, 4 eugs, Pr i‘cup mile, Cream buttensda half cugar best Nght, add sugar to it, Combine mixtures, mixed with’ spice, Roll make etiffdough. Toss part o board dusted with Presto, roll K inch thicl Cut with doughnut cutter end fry in Get a” package of Presto Flour to- morrow and give the folks a treat. Recipes in and on every package. ¢ get pm aaa mo pe. + ‘5. L. WOODFORD, DIPLOMAT AND | SOLDIER, IS DEAD os Victim of Heart Disease After | an Illness of Only Two Weeks. ‘ i | | [LONG A PARTY LE DER. | | Minister to Spain at the Open- ing of War for Libera- tion of Cuba. Gen. Stewart I, Wootford, who was Untted States Minister to Spain at the outbreak of the Spantah-American war, |and who onty left Madrid when he re- |celved his pasmports from the Spaniah |Government, died to-day at the old | Woodford home, No, 18 West Twelfth Street. Death was due to heart disease. ‘Ie had deen {I! two weeks, Gen. Woodford, for a generation a leader in high councils Republican | |party, filled many positions of honoz and merit during his long career, From | jearly in Hfe he took a great interest in | moat cent post In this connection having been ‘the presidency of the commission in charge of the Hudeon- celebra- |8, 18%, being the aon of Josiah Woodl- ford. He graduated from Columbia with the class of 184, receiving the de- aree of Bachelor of Arts, |later he was admitted to the New York |+ | dar. IN LIFE. Soon afterward in| politics, and 1940 he was the measen- | wer who carried New York's electoral | Woodford was vote to Washington. he was appointed an Assistant United States District-Attorney, but in 18 the call of the war reached him and he went to the front aa Lieutenant- Colonel of the One Hundred and Twen ty-neventh New York Infantry. Jen, Woodford, served with distinction ; throughout the war and on May 12, 186i, | |he was forevettod Brigadier Generai of } Voluntecra “for zeal, efficient and gencr- ! ally meritorious conduct.” | Returning to New York, Gen, Wood- jican nominee for Governor, He was @ member of the Forty-third Congress, j and in 1877 was named United States District-Attorney for the Southern Dis- trict of New York, @ post he held unttl 1883, When the commission was appointed Barments and creator of latinctive from ordinary ' ady-mades, coats, regularly selling at tunity presents itself. $16.50&$18.00, New $Q.50 $20.00 & $22.50, Now 54 1.50 $25.00 & $28.00,Now $7 350 Alterations Free, no matter how great the Reductions, ALSO STORES AT LPHIA BOSTON BUFFALO PROVIDENCE THe Chestnut 384 Washington 387 Mai: SR BRVARY , STEWART L, WOODFORD, to draft a charter for Greater New | York tn 18% Gen, Woodford, recognized Jas one of the foremost Ia at the | New York Bar, evts her, and a year later he went to Mas rid as the Government's envoy traordinary tlary, Taree years | tron | the STARTED IN POLITICS EARLY NOMINATED HUGHES FOR PRES: | Gen. Wood lance in politic publican National Convention | Subsequently | cago, when he pliced the na Hughes 'CASTORIA Bears ford was elected Lieutenant-Governor of | Signature the State, and in 1610 was the Repub-| gf 42 West 34th Street Between Broadway and Fifth Avenue New York Open Daily Till9 P.M. Saturdays 10,30 Estabiiahed in 1879 a the clesring Roure for tatlore’ uncalled-for | gee’ Farcus Custom Bullt Model Clothes, | An Overcoat Opportunity |) | for Men of High Tastes | a 7:50 \ Former Prices $35 and $37.50 WANT to increase the popularity of Georges among men of higher than average tastes. I iff want to see in my store to-day and to-morrow men i\@ who are accustomed to spending $35 to $40 for an overcoat or who usually pay a merchant tailor $50 to $60 to make them one. That's why I am giv- cRienuce. | ing prominence to some 220 luxurious Winter Over- loop fat. which are now marked $17.50. They are coats that will apes! tomen of rick» con who are not averse to eting a real saving when the oppor- a A liberal the smartest and the most conservative models. My entire great overcoat stock is now being heavily sacri- ficed because of the extremely backward winter, Over 1,000 ments involved, embracing every good style imaginable. | i The complete schedule of reductions exists as follows: | $30.00 & $32.50, New $1 50 $40.00 & $42.50, New a | 9* $45.00 & $50.00, Now 82 1 50 14, THis. ! LONG A PARTY LEADER, | WHO DIED TO-DAY. | | was named as @ meme | exe | and Minister Plenipoten- | handling the ticklish situation Just before tho outbreak of hos- in a way most satisfactory jovernment. i IDENT IN 1908, *s last notable Was in 18 at before the party as For irfants and Children. | The! * You Have, Always Bought r Over 30 Yoars. $35 and %#37.50, but selection, both of §f| san able and eloquent orator and after | uinner speaker. Gen, Woodford was twice married. firet wife was Miss Julia Capen. eet oe Wel © CORO ONE F Hein curvived by his kecond wife, whe yer, Back in 1866, after he had re ls was Mise Isavel Hanson, who he mare his Master of Arts from Columbia, he | ried in 190, received the same honorary dgree from | Yale and Trinity, ‘Trinity made him a | dostor of iaws in 1870, Dickinson in 1889 | And Marietaa in 198 Ile received the degree of D.C. L, from Syracuse Unt- Vermtly In 1804 - Emperor Wilhelm of Germany patd | TkO N Gen, Woodford a notable compliment tn | 1910 when he conferred on him the decs | I oration of the Crown Order of the Firat POLISHING CREAM Class. Of recent years Gon, A ee & oonees for Cleeving and Polisting Gold, Gitver, Mehel, Al un end all fine motels, Free from acids of other injurfows eabstances, the candidate, This was the convention which nominated President Taft. Gen, Woodford was known as a stu- Woodford has w firm of Wood- ford, Boree & But: He was a ae rector and counsel for the Metropolitan sirance Company, @ truster of fl One trial will convince you I Hest Cream Polish you ever weed Kiestro-Silicon Co., 30 Cliff at, New York, Bold by Leading Dealers. foan, Lotus, Un ty and Century Cifibs, and was recognized | James McCreary & Co. 34th Street 23rd Street On Saturday. February 15th. Clearance Sale BOYS’ SUITS & OVERCOATS Remarkable Values. Boys’ Suits of Fancy Mixed Cheviot and Tweed. Size 8 to 17 years. usual price 7.50, 4.50 Boys’ and Students’ Overcoats of Fancy Mixed Cheviot and Tweed. 6.50 usual price 9.00 to 11.00 Young Men's Suits of Fancy Mixed Cheviot and Tweed. Size 33 to 38 inch chest measure. 11.50 usual price 15.00 to 20.00 Boys’ Blouses with soft collars. Made of Mad- ras and Gingham in White or Fancy colors. Size 7 to 16 years. usual price 1.00, 55c WEARING APPAREI. For Small Women and Misses. Spring showing of a complete stock of Tailored and Fancy Blouse Suits in all the fashionable ma- terials, at attractive prices. Wool Poplin Suits, — cutaway coat finished with belt and buttons; well tailored. New girdle skirt with plaits at side. 27.50 Spring Suits in two styles,—Blouse Model of Bedford Cord and Plain Tailored Suit of Faille de Laine. 22.50 New Coats of Matelasse, lined throughout with satin; three-quarter length. 18.50 A large stock of Raincoats in various materials. 4.75 to 18.50 JUNIORS’ SUITS & DRESSES For Early Spring. Norfolk model of Navy Blue Serge with dee tachable collar of Pique. Sizes 14 and 16 years. 16.50 Suits of Serge and Mixed Fabrics in various models. Sizes 14 and 16 years. 22.00 Dresses of light weight Serge finished with col- lar and cuffs of tan Ratine. Sizes 14 and 16 years. 6.75 Girls’ Wash Dresses White Lawn Dresses,—hand embroidered and lace trimmed, Dutch neck, three-quarter length sleeves. Very effective models. Size 6 to 14 years. 1.95, 2.95 and 3.75 -SHOE AT 3.50 Notwithstanding the advance in the cost of material and labor, we continue to offer the same Sorosis value in In addition to the large range of Standard Models, several new Spring Styles are now on sale, NY in 369 Westminster WOMEN'S PUMPS Smart Spring Models including Gunmetal, ‘Tan Russia Calf, Patent Leather and White Canvas, 3.50 Pair 34th Street 23rd Street