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W', \\C +P. Bas Now York-Generally [| tir afd much colder tonight and Bunday, except probably {ram in #y« treme worth: portion tonight; frig and strong northwest winds. OVE TO MAKE SEPARATE STATE oF N. Y. CTV AND LONG ISLAND and Aucmipt Wil Be Automobilists ell fl: the Project It Is Prophesied w- Mineola, April 9.-According to news patches from Albany the old project 6 muke a separate state of New York ity is up again and the despatches ay that it will be pushed forward dur- mg the present session of Legislature. The only new feature of. this meas we, which comes up everytime the weat city folk get peeved with the bther parts of the state, expecially the ip-state folk, is that this time there -8 lk of taking in all of Greater New ork, Long Island, including Nassau ounty and Westchester County. The idea is neither sound or feasible 4 could never be brought about say ose who know New York state poli- Mineola, April 9.-With the famous Belgian police dog, Fels, from the Gus: tave Zabo kennels at Inwood to ald them, Charles Hansen, of District: At- torney Weeks' office and Constable An- derson and Tintle, sought to track down the burglars who entered and robbed the home of Samuel Hewlett, Roslyt At Start It Was 5:1!- to Present Evidence Road, Port Washi d d “ A. l.- Ing the might \ ~\ 00\ \* \\* *~] _ detment-Men Released The dog which is one of the best dog Mineola, April §. -The Grand Jury stars of the \movies\ took the scent! togay failed to return indictments from the mud tracks in' the dining room against | James Pardo, Salvatore de and leaping from the window was off Leggo and Tony Morfit, all of Glen with his nose to the trail, whimpering Cove, who were arrested in connection as he ran, until he reached a poinz near with the murder of Rocco Grecco in an jcebouse. Here the trail wbruptly (Glen Cove on March 27. ended and the tracks cf autos showed District Attorney; Weeks says that| plainiy how the burglars had escaped. because the case was muddled at the The - fobbers entered . the . house start ahd because no arrest was made through a window which they \Jim for 12 or 14 hours after the shooting, mied.\ They confined their work which resulted in death 24 hours later, ly to the dining room which they thet it was impossible to present evi- stripped of table silver and other things dence that would warrant an indiet- of value that they found there. 'With ment. 'The accused men were all re-| their loot in bags they left the place leased this afternoon. without attempting to gafn access to Grecco, himself an ex-convict, was! the other rooms in the commodious|said to have turned informer and had} home. embittered some of his former asso- Mr. Hewlett who is crippled to such} ciates. He became involved in-a street. extent that he has no use of his legs, fight in the section known as the Mrs. Hewlett, a colored manservant \Orchard\ and during that fight he and the colored cook were in the house) was shot five times. He is alleged to at the time of the robbery and they|have said that \the butcher\ shot him were not awakened. 'The robbery was| and Chief of Police Donohue, of Glen discovered early yesterday morning|Cove admits that statement was made | when the servants arose to prepare for to him. In spite of that and in spite} breakfast. of the fact that the police knew of Mr. Hewlett, who is wealthy, called | the shooting within a few minutes after Mr. Weeks and: appraised him of the|it was done the Glen Cove police made District Attorney Weeks Says Be: Cove Case W Muddled .W Freeport, April $.-8. Dimon Smith was unanimously elected chief and Charles Fritz, first deputy chief, of the ire Department last night, The only race was for Second Deputy Chief where four candidates were in the running. Jack Mauersberger won with 58 votes, Edward A. Rice was second with 51, Hamiltor G. King third with 34, 'and Samuel R. Corker last with 33. ROCKVILLE CENTRE LOSES SCHOOL EVENT L Wins Gold Lovi ' M Alidetic Mest at Clatgn -* fust Rockville Centre, April 9.-Clinton School Auditorium 'was filled with peo. ple of Rockville Centre when the South Side High Echool met Lynbrook High School in a-close-matched athletic meet last night. The teams were well backed by a large number' of rooters from each district. Lynbrook, with a final &core of eleven points, won the gold loving cup which the General Organ- ization of the South Side High School offered as the trophy for the victorious aide. + The teams were divided into three While it is true that New York-City ® 71 per cent of all the taxes of the tate It is also true that the consti- fution of the state says that New York Pity shall never have a greater repre- ontation in the \Legislature than the maining part of the state has. Then 0 create a separate state there must the consent of the Legislature and act of Congress that permits the ablishment of such. The move to take in all of Long Is- ind and Westchester County into the ew state is not so much for the benefit f this outlying territory as it is for the purpose of having the other commu- ves pull New York's chestnuts out of fhe fire. classes, juniors, all under 110 pounds, robbery. no arrests until the next day, and County Treasurer William E. Luys-| the intermediates, between 110 and 135 then only after District Attorney said today that the proposal to|and the seniors, over 135 pounds. Weeks had demanded that Sheriff The first event, the running high Jump, was won by Lynbrook. The sum of all the Jumps were added to- gether and Rockville Centre scored a of 27 feet $:inches and Lyn- brook with 28 feet, 7 Inches, 'This start put Lynbrook in the lead with two points. Béfnet was the star from tvs: Sot silts, mk the last jump and was forded to with- Graw after jumping four feet and weate a separate state and take Nas- u County into it with the greater ity was too ridiculous to discuss, He that it never could be done. is: impractical\ sald the 'county freasurer, \from every angle and the tomobile owners are one of the real ons «why it. will never be done. f of the cars used in the state or o than 'bulf are in Néw York city. e minute the city' éir owner would tart for a drive he would be driving Smith go for the men wanted. At the instance of the sheriff the Glen Cove officers did make the arrest. The victim was in a serious condi |tion\ in: the hospital\ and the suspected man or men were not taken before him for identification until after he had been under ether. In the meantime a material witness, Rossa 'Tallarico, was taken in custody and later, on the motion of counsel for the defendants, was dismissed. At- BOARD APPOINTS NEW PATRO Motorcycle Officer Frost 1 -Other Pa. Department Rpokville Centr®; April 9.-President Wallace at the board meet- Ing last night that he had accepted the KNIGHTS TEMPLARS Dr. Harry M. Warner Heads Nas- Nassau Commandery, No. 73, Knights Templar of Hempstead, was held in the asylum, night, when Dr. \Harry M; Warner was chosen commander, |_ FOR GROVE STREET TROLLEY LINE at -* Meeting and Suggests Che Pavement as Means of Saving Expense - Residents - Petition For Additional Policemen-Au- tomobile Parking Place Desig- Sum-Em” mvfiofigfifih Rockville Centre, April 9.-Sitting as a Board of Health, the village trus- tees and Health Officer Arthur D. Jaques, agreed upon specifications for the contract for the removal of ashes, garbage and refuse, last night. Several of the audience spoke on the subject, _The debate was generally over where the material to be moved should be left and it was agreed that such should be placed at the foot of cellar, stairs or near them on the out- side where occupants objected to the contractor's men entering the house. There was also some discussion as to the size of the ash cans after Trustee Monds reminded the Board that they Only 46 Firemen Take Trouble To Cast Ballots Hempstead, April 9:-There was no contest at the annual Fire Department election, held here last night and the attendance was light, only 46 votes be- ing cast. William L, - Powers was re-elected chief, William R. Giles first assistant chief and John Von Elm second as sistant chief. All were re-elections. The annual meeting of the fire de- partment will be held tonight in head- quarters, Refreshments will be served. IMPROVING MANY Freeport, April 9.-The Village Board was in session last evening from 7:30 p. m. until midnight, disposing of a volume of business concerning the wel- fare of the . community, | Supervisor Hiram R. Smith was present. The subject of prime importance was the question of the Grove street trolley and the matter of paving the thorough~ should not be too large because a great fare. The Village Board, as seen from many men employed in the removal the press table, consisted 'of the tops of ashes in the city were suffering © of five heads peering above a roll of from ruptures through lifting: heavy VILLAGE STREETS maps. receptacles. It was agreed that all The matter of delinquent payments ash containers shall be of metal and of standard size. ._ Dr. Si »1 who offered to do the work in water rates was brought up and also the fact that houses change own- ership, additional faucets and fixtures Engineer Recommends Cure For Pool At Park Avenue and for $10, 10 a year for the old board, are added without notifying the Vil- was pri cent. He spoke. against. tos Observer Street lage, and consequently it was decided wmall a <. ptacle as being a time con- , . R a.. to have Henry Rider, inspector of me- ; defined rubbish Rockville Centre, April 9.-Street | ters, note the water connections in ev. aumen, ; defined rubbish 28 beME| Commissioner James Patten ted housaléfi‘waste and the specifications h 4 A ory houre that he visits to yead the o the Board last night that Observer | jp; w were made to exclude Old furniture greet, Sonth Park avenue and Clinton \\, CET\ mattresses and building material from ave * had be ified /a R ®\ Leo\ Fishel appeared as counsel for the term rubbish. mue had been scarified and treated the Raumann Construction Co., and 'The specifications are to be prepared, kg\ tarvia since the last board meet Mount Estates and asked the Board published and bids asked for, to be l , , to establish a grade in that locality opened at the next meeting, April 21. North Park avenue and College place where the company is erecting 35 has been scarified while Park avenue from Centre to Mill River has been re- surfaced with stone. Locust avenue between Morris avenue and Burtis ave- nue is now being filled at a cost of $1,- 850. The Board voted to transfer $ 500 from the Light Fund to the Oil Fund that road work might proceed. The Street Commissioner announced that Engineer Voorhis had investigated houses. A good deal of quibbling was done over the matter of lowering 100 feet of sidewalk, as to who should pay for it, but the matter finally adjusted. The - board - fence Dean | street that has come under the displeasure of the residents of that section was sur- veyed and Engineer Smith reported that it encroached on public property was on INSTALL OFFICERS sau Commandery-Grand - the grade at Observer street and Park], e : e err I Warden Officiates at one end. C. Herbert Kerr, a former avenue where. water -continually ~8etf:awner of the property, stated that the Hempstead, April 9.-The \C\ \0 reported that the remedy Wa8| present owner would undoubtedly re- conclave and election of officers of to construct a two-foot cement gutter move the fence if requested by the on the south side of Observer street from Park to Village avenue, and thus provide proper drainage. This work, Including a regrading of the street, Is estimated to cost about $1,000. Board. The Trolley Question Hiram -R. Staith-spoite of improving Grove street and said (hat he realized the fact that the people did want access Masonic Temple, Thursday leven and one-half inches. taches of the district attorney's office The officers were installed by Em. Sir The Board decided to ask Mr. Voorhis !\ {he waterfront and that the Free- uifio2h°r35fiwff ‘ET'Lb’oln'lfi ° The Girls' medley relay race was the|\esignation of Motortycle Policeman|say that witness was willing to talk G°Orge O. Linkletter, grand warden of to attend the next meeting and explain PO\ Hailroad was the only means of ould drive over the fine roads the [Next event on the program. 'This was| Kenneth Frost, and the Board sanc-|and was willing to give a lot of real the ‘Grnnd Commandery of the State ;,, detail. When Commissioner Patten there at the present time, He te has built, roads that pass the up.] won by Rockville Centre. The teams| tioned his action, Trustee Reynolds| information but after Police Judge|of New York, with Sir Knight Frank informed the Board he had reached Mr, that in leu of the fact that tate farmer's place where the road [were about evenly matched and the| moved that William N. Jackson be ap-| Cocks released him, despite the fact| B. Hawkins acting as grand marshall: on the telephone and that the ®CWCr® Must come to the village be pointed on probation, in his place. The motion prevailed. Trustee Reynolds also reported that Police Captain Bacon had requested the red light be lowered at the Village line on Merrick road near Ocean ave- nue and that permission be grants to fix a red light at Long Beach road and the Merrick road. Six accidents occurred at the latter point during the past year. Guy V. Mathot of 98 East Grove street, Lynbrook, applied for the post- tion as motorcycle policeman, Trustee Reynoldg stated that the present officers had been instructed not to loiter in the taxicab garages while race was won only by a quick and hard struggle on the part of the local girls, This brought the score up to three each. 'The regulations governing the contest state that the winning team shall be credited with two points, the loser with one. , The mediey relay was run off with much credit to the Rockville Centre boys. 'The local school was represented by G. Spencer and M. Ebin, juniors C, Vitta and W. Michelfeider, Jnter- mediates, and G. Ayres and W. Down seniors. Lynbrook had Pelegrinno and DeVinney, juniors, Hiller &nd Dolt inter- mediates, and C. Lohr and Thompson, meniors. Rockville Centre was then pu in the lead with five points, Lynbrook that County Judge Smith ordered him taken into custody again as early as possible, the witness would not talk,| He knew nothing, he said. | In view of all these facts the Grand | Jury failed to return indictments to- day and the men under arrest were permitted to go free. One of the men sought, a man whe had been shot in the hand in the fight, spent five hours in a hogpital but he was never apprehended by the Glen Cove, police, ~-----4-___ TALKS ON SEWERAGE Trustees Hear That Installation Is in Great Need $ Rockville Centre, . April 9.-W, G. Federlein was present at the 'board meeting last-night and upon invitation spoke on the need of sewerage in the 'village Mince the Health Officer had complained of fear of contamination of the water supply. He maid that it took osts more than the farm. Do you ink that farmer is going to let the ty people get away with any such an? It is next to impossible and olish to talk about It. ; \Then how would the bonded debts d the taxes be apportloned? How ould Nassau County fare in that? ould it get anything~-other than a ire of New York's taxes to pay? at's all it would get. Brooklyn ds he tail of the dog. We would be the t.on the.tail of these. County Clerk Thomas S. Cheshire that he did not think New York ty could ever become a separate ate because the other part . of the te would never consent and he was re that Nassau County wanted no rt of any such plan. \We would get what Brooklyn got en it was taken into the greater ity which was the chance to pay 1° ork's debts, nee our real estate ted for many years and be ng at the door of the big city for He is to make m. detailed report. - It is likely new wheels will be provided by the The . Board voted to pay Captain Bacon for the two days he was absent from duty with permission of the Vi- Em. Sir Charles A. Mack, past com- mander of Genessee Commandery No 10 was a visitor at the conclave. Afthur James D. Kent; treasurer, Arthur H. Phillips; recorder, J. Huston Cochrane; trustee, John T. P. Calkins. ed: Prelate, Frederick A. Suter; asst. prelate, warden, Lawrence C. Ricker; warden, Martin H. Day; warden, Otto L. Lundquist; standard: bearer, Alex- third - guards, James A. Cole; second guards, Robert Jenkins and Cornelius 8) Vraren; first guards, Adoiph G. Rave and 'William L. Kitchell; hermits, Louis F. Schwick- er, George B. Taylor, Arthur F. Huett- ner, William H. Schnelder and Percy D. - Whitney; fore many years, why no put cheaper roadbed along. Grove street in - place of the proposed concrete highway, and then when the sewers make it neces- sary to tear up the streets again the loes will be less than half. By laying a cheaper road than the one originally intended it would be possible for the county to cover a larger area than at first proposed and also, the share of the trolley company would be a great deal lesw than orlk- inally estimated. 'The first cost was $14,000 for them and with a road as suggested by the Supervisor the trol- engineer was willing to come right down, President Wallace stated the matter was not important enough for him to come out on such a wet night and the matter went over. Supervisor Hiram R. Smith is to be asked to have ruts in the Merrick road, near Ocean avenue and in Lincoln ave- nue near Rockaway avenue repaired. AUDITOR MAKES COMPLAINT Says Former Village Bookkeeper De- liberately Mixed Entries cx- ntre, April 3.-Stating The elected officers are: Commander, . Harry M. Warner; generalisimo, C. Phillip®; | captain-general, The following officers -were appoint- George M. Prentice; senior Junior ander Proctor; sword bearer, John J.| Rockville Ce ley's share would be around $5,000. Jenkins; color bearer, uel R. Mo.|that considerable additional expense| Mr. Smith said that the county was Cullough; - sentinel, - Louls Gradisky;| had been incurred because, of the|rcady to go mhead with the drainage at once. The Freeport Trolley Company was represented by a great array of. legal talent and by sore of the leading men of the Village, Asst. District Attorney Elvin. Edwards, A. T. Davison, attor« ney for the Third Avenue \L\ in. New York, Ernest 8. Randall, who repre- necessity of spending more, than the usual time on - the. books, Auditor White told the Board of Trustees last night that the trouble was .caused him by the deliberate action of a bookkeep- eriformerly employed in the Village office. He said that this: bookkeeper had admitted to a Village employee Ernest E. Smith and captain of the guard, school, for a policeman or anything] | wanted.\ a MHurvey B; Gréen, of the State Comp- o tion for a sewerage system and - that lage president, 1:2“: g Ricker: 2:3,“ Tr'AL-l'. entries because he had. been refused Board give the question of installation Skidmore; musical director, 'Albert H. |\\ !\°@%° !t Salary. sents the best that Freeport has, ap- peared in person and the entire vil- lage. was represented in a petition thit he had deliberately mixed up the . asking that the trolley company' be oller'a office, aiked about the chancei some thought. \ Jennings; . commissary, . Charles . W. an?” mm\! affix: ‘mtflff z: saved to the village, as it was a most such a separate\state being created Prices of pipe, he said, was declin-| Premming. madam“ valuable apnet and \ indi ody dismiased the subject! with. a ing and the opportune time was the uk --4 Tole Mme-mm inteatly to the Elvin Edwards made nwnwmtmoolul line the so \an“ hrt Rec prgeok . Garden City A. C. Reorganizes mccusation and there was: some Tow [ANd eloquent plea saying in part: \The tain\ sues \n\ thine\ m. a.“ Hempstead, April 9.-The GardS® |iined conversation, but no course of |GrOVe #*treet trolley has been very use- In such .m ing: 1, ted out that- the. upstate mtatives,\ able -to control the Lein wre would never permit .New York wecede from the #State of New York, Anyone knowing 'the politicnt situ- ion . {n Westchester County knows t It ln. impossible to 'have such a Mix entertained (there.. It 1s impos- ible 'to masemblyman from that ty who will support any auch plan the City of New York; 'The great- too away. {gil ¢ $ y olty extends far up the Hurlemoval 2.-The VIH h wad tulem in part of the city await the ic Vernon. 'That section Board of [bordaring on New, <York is n the pe- ly a. primptne: path, .and blyman . would - dare nove that would méan , with lin great tux that would tamed Join rate. nat erty. . No one would ever comenve of West Rockyitle Contra,._April | re wien who liva in Rockvitie Cen- ran obtain they \apply at dha V (Mae (Often, t was 'nnnojinced 'after the /Brard meat Last ht: City A: C. has reorganized for the sea- son and expects to put out a fast semi- members listened with in.| will be called at 3 p. m. l ful in a great many ways. When it wa» started some of the best men in the village were behind it, men like action was decided upon,
