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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
ODELL AS An ADVISER.
Would Unseat Him, but
Retain His Services.
[By' Telegraph to The Tribune. I


Albany, Feb. S.-With Congressman Herbert
Parsons. Of New-York. and Timothy L. Wood
ruff here to-day. speculation to possible
changes In the craftsmanship OF the Republican
State Committee became rife Little has been
heard here recently about the retirement of ex-
Governor Odell. His friends have been saying
nothing. but looking hopeful, and there has
oeen no sign of the calling Of a meeting to de-
pose him. The real significance of the visits
OF Mr. Woodruff and Congressman Parsons.
however is said by various legislators to be a
desire to sound party leaders on a scheme which
is mapping itself in the counsels of the metro
polftan district. There the sentiment against
Ex-Governor OdeIl. according to the politicians
VINO talked with the visitors. is considered HARM
rul TO the Republican party's chances in the COM
ing campaign. and since any open strife between
the two wings of the party must be even more
harmful. they hope to bring about his voluntary
retirement.
Still, even his enemies concede that Mr. OdelI
is the one man In the party best fitted to con-
duct the campaign and the preparations lead
Ing up to it, so the tentative plan contemplates
his acting in an advisory capacity to the chair
man who should succeed him. He would be
kind of chairman emeritus. out of office because
his too prominent connection with the party
activities was deemed not best; but retained as
adviser and moving spirit because his knowledge
and experience were necessary.
Mr. Woodruff left Albany this morning for his
camp in the Adirondacks. taking with him a
party Of Senators and Assemblymen. among
them the Speaker. While here. however. he
managed to hold long conferences with William
Barnes. jr, John F. O'Brien. Secretary of State;
Senator White. of Syracuse and Senator Gard
ner, of Brooklyn. Senator Aids. OF Norwich.
also talked long with him. The talk here Is that
the various interests in the party recognize the
need of preparing now for the coming campaign.
Much will have to be accomplished In the legis-
latu-e to enable the party to take advantage Of
it in the campaign. The insurance legislation.
which will have against ii many malign influ-
ences. must be passed. The SO-cent gas bill,
demanded by New-York City, must be rut
through if possible. Legislation against the
Election Day evils is necessary. For all this
some head must be found to whom the party can
look for advice and counsel and instruction when
necessary.
Congressman Parsons saw Governor Higgins
this morning The Governor said they talked
legislature. I'm which the county committee Is
taking an interest, and the superfntendency of
the Metropolitan Elections District George w.
Morgan who recently wanted to resign. Is
close friend and political associate of Congress-
man Parsons. The Congressman would not dis
cuss the State chairmanship situation or his
talk with the Governor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
FIRE WIPES OUT TOWN.
Eight Hundred Persons Homeless IN
Cold IN Littleton. W. va.

New -Martinsville. w. Va. Feb. 9-F1re broks
out In Littleton, oil town near here. to-day.
and before II could be extinguished nearly every
business house was destroyed. About eight
hundred Of the fifteen hundred inhabitants are
without homes and financial loss of more
than 100000 was sustained. The fire broke
about noon in the attic of the W. NJ. Crow gro
cery in the centre Of the town. In less than
30 minutes from the time the alarm Of fire was
rung the building mass OF flames. Inside
of twenty minutes the entire business block
along the Baltimore and Ohio track was blazing
In IL were the Bank OF Littleton. the Opera
House. the Commercial Hotel and several
smaller stores and residences. From this block
the flames swept across the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad track To the Exchange Bank and the
Delbrugge Hotel. Flames spread from house
to house with great rapidity-
small army of and boys fought the
flames, but they were unable TO stop the spreed
of the fire. Assistance was sent from Wheeling
and also from Cameron, W. Va Dynamite was
resorted to. but the high wind blowing carried
the flames across streets and over tracks licking
up the frame dwellings in It's path One hum
dred houses were burned and 100 families are
homeless numbering between six hundred and
eight hundred. Not fifty houses are left stand
iug
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
SEW RAP0WDER TRAIN
CANDLE LIGHT FIRES 1T.
Exploding Gas Bloscs Up Nine Man
hole Copers-Many Hurt.

one woman was seriously injured yesterday
and half dozen more were burned and bruised
oy the simultaneous explosion of sewer gas at
NO oso west 3Oth-st. and the blowing UP of
nine manhole covers In the neighborhood. The
injured woman, Mrs. Alice Nelson who lives on
the first floor of the house, was taken to Roose-
vet Hospital. She was badly burned about the
race and head. though the physicians say her
condition is not alarming. Mrs Nelson was in
the cellar at the time of the explosion.
Frank Byrne. the janitor says he detected the
odor of gas In the basement several days ago.
and each day II grew stronger Yesterday morn
ing Mrs Nelson complained to him that the
smell In her apartments was unbearable Going
into his room. he lit candle. and accompanied
by Mrs Nelson and his wife went into the cell
lar to investigate.
Byrne unlocked coal cellar near the front of
the basement, and just he and Mrs. Nelson
entered there was a terrific explosion that threw
Mrs. Nelson across the cellar and knocked
Byrne off his feet Mrs. Byrne, who was close
behind them, was not touched but in her fright
rushed up to her apartments, and selling her
sleeping baby, ran into the street screaming.
series of explosions followed that shook the
other, threw off their heavy iron covers. and as
they landed in the streets the crowds gathered
about and here and there
Every window In the house was shattered, and
the tenants almost fell over one another in their
eagerness to get out In this way many were
struck by pieces Of glass hurt by falling on
stairs. Some were burned. The windows in
the adjoining house also were shattered Tony
Sutter, shoemaker. struck by piece Of
glass from window in the basement Mrs Car
rie Hammond, who lives on the second floor was
cur by flying glass, several boys. Police
Captain DAILY, of the West 47th-st station hur-
ried to the scene with his reserves. Two ambu-
lance calls were sent in, but 1t was found that
only Mrs Nelson seriously injured
investigation by the police after the explosions
revealed that In, the cellar where the first ex-
ploson occurred ,~there was an open space lead
ing to the sewer running down the street This
hole leads into the coal bin private cellar into
which Byrne carried the lighted candle. The
light flashed along the opening into the sewer,
and as the sewer was filled with gas. the ex-
plosions were simultaneous.
The emergency wagon of the Consolidated Gas
Company was called, and in few moments a
dozen men from the office were in the street,
turning off the gas for fear of more explosions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
FATAL POLITICAL FIGHT.
One Dead and Three Shot IN Clash
at SaUdnndh

Savannah Ga, Feb. 9.-Partisans Of the two
rival local political factions had a pistol fight
this afternoon in front of the city exchange.
Babe" Dyer was killed: Frank Nagle. a by
stander was shot through the eye and is In
critical condition; Pat Kearney, policeman
off duty at the time, was shot through the neck,
and c. H P Dyer shot twice through the
legs. 'Snatcher' Dyer and Thomas Hewitt
private detective, are under arrest.
Others who took part In the shooting were
Harbor Master James Mcbride, his son, Tim
Mcbride who is a clerk in his fathers office;
Plumbing Inspector Richard McKenna, and
James Lane keeper of the police stables.
II is not known definitely who fired the shots
by which the killed and wounded were struck
The shooting was general. and about forty
shots were fired. The battle started when the
three Dyers attacked McKenna, one telling
him with a billy. The others came to the as
sistance of McKenna-
There had been fight earlier in the day
in the courthouse, when McKenna beat Babe
Over with a billy. This had followed fight
in the courthouse on wednesday last, when two
of the Dyer brothers fought with a police patrol
driver Half a dozen pistols were then drawn,
hut no blood was shed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
CARS CRASH; SEVEN HURT.
Brooklyn Trolley accident Due to
Slippery Rails.

Three persons were badly injured and four
wess- cut and bruised In a trolley car collision
at Bergen and Smith SITS. Brooklyn, yesterday
afternoon. The accident due to the slip
perry tracks. The motorman of the Bergen-st
car lost control of his motor the grade from
Boerum Place to Smith St, and the hit the
Smith-st. car, lifting 1t partly from it's trucks
and knocking it from the tracks. Emil Tukoi
motorman of the Bergen-st. car compelled
to jump for his life. and the passengers of both
cars were badly shaken up. The injured were
FERGUSON. J. NJ. fireman. No. "a 4th-st.. bruises.
HERBERT H D.. No. 500 Wythe-a ave. bruises
MKEOwN Mrs l.. OF No. 293 warren-st. bruises
shock; taken home
NIEHLKE, Mrs E. A. No. S45 East 11Tth-st., The
Bronx, bruises and shock.
sCULLY Miss Annie No 212 smith-st.. severe internal
injuries and shock; removed the Brooklyn Hospital
TRIMBI.E Miss Helen 1s4 Prospect Park West
badly shaken
TUKOIL. Emil motorpan, No 5l1 Hopkinson-ave.. So
cuts and abrasions
While Patrolman J. Morarity. of the Butler
St police station, was attending the injured he
was approached by an alleged claim agent of the
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company. The man
was evidently imbued with the same spirit that
moved the officials of the New-York Central
Railroad in the recent runaway car accident in
42d-st Manhattan. He said the officer in
the presence OF witnesses:
You look out for the B. r. T. there, sport,
end the B. r. T. will look out for you"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
FORTUNE FOUND IN TREE.
DenUer WOman Claims Tin Boo
Containing VII and Money.
[By Telegraph to The Tribune.l

Trenton. y. J., Feb. 9.-Mrs- Julia Curry
Trinkle. of No. 3040 Galup-ave., Denver,
has written to Governor Stokes asking his CO.
operation in identifying the contents Of a tin
box containing a fortune. 1t found in
tree trunk near Lincoln Park. Mrs. Trinkle
says in her letter that she read ir a magazine
an account Of the finding of the box by work
men who were telling trees i'll Lincoln Park.
The story she says. described the contents of
the box small fortune in money. deed TO
valuable land in New-York City. will dated
December u. 1889. and diamonds and jewery
of great value. Mrs. Trnke says that if the
name of William Curry is to be found on any
of the papers in the box, II is likely that the
property belonged TO one of her ancestors, who
shortly before the date Of the viii was stricken
with brain fever and subsequently died from
insanity. leaving will and trace of large
amount Of money. diamonds and jewery. Be
cause of the failure to find the deed to the
property in New-York, the property has passed
out of the family.
Governor Stokes win make an effort to locate
the finders of the box and obtain from them the
information which Mrs. Trinkle desires.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
NEW HYDROPHOBT4 TEST
NOSc Possible to Discern Rabies an
T1oenty Minutes.

Bacteriologists of the Health Department have
perfected test for hydrophobia by which it
may be determined in twenty minutes whether
not an animal had been suffering from rabies
Under the old methods, which were TO inoculate
a guinea pig with nerve tissue from the animal
it took from three to seven days to reach a de-
termination. BY the new method a sample of
the brain is placed on slide and examined
under the microscope.
DR.. Wilson. of the laboratory staff. said last
night that the method both i'm
provement over the old and a valuable acquisi
uon TO the scientific data the subject. In the
three weeks the bacteriologists have been work.
ing here they have also succeeded in refining
antitoxin so that it has none of the serum
of the animal from which 1t was extracted.
This not only makes it purer, but more powerful
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
BAUSCH WANTED GRAFT
BUT VICTIM OBJECTED.
Charges Preferred against Cor
oner's Clerk by District attorney.

Jacob E. Bausch the chief clerk of the Board
OF Coroners. who during the administration of
Mayor Van Wyck coroner himself. found
himself in serious trouble yesterday when the
District Attorneys office filed charges against
MN with the Board of Coroners. alleging that he
had attempted to shake down" a citizen.
The Board of Coroners met on the charges and
President Julius Hamburger announced that the
board had found that Bausch had been inds
Greet, but not criminally guilty, and had CEN
sured him. The board further told the clerk
that if such charge were repeated he would
get out in a hurry.
1t is not known whether the District At
torney's office is satisfied with the censuring of
Bausch by the Board of Coroners, but 1t is
thought that the case will be further investi-
gated. Bausch is a Tammany Hail politician
He was not only coroner for four years. but
has been president for years of the Columbia
Club. of the 18th Assembly District, and is p j.
Scully's first lieutenant in the political affairs
of tho district.
The charges We're made by William p. Green
baum, the president of the Navesink Distilling
Company. of No. 50 Beaver-st. who lives at
the Hotel Bartho!di Mr. Greenbaum's wife
was run Broadway last Saturday night
and died short time afterward AT the time
she wearing jewelry worth $500 She
carried to the American Express COmpany's
office, near the Hotel BarthOldi. and there the
manager took the jewelry and turned it over to
the police. who sent It to the coroner's office.
Last Monday Mr.. Greenbaum went to the cor
oner's office to get the jewelry. He saw the
property clerk. Tyndae. who told him, not
knowing him, that if he got letter of intro
duction from the undertakers who buried Mrs.
Greenbaum it would be sufficient identification.
Mr.. Greenbaum did asked, and in a short
time returned to the coroner's Office accom-
panied by his brother-in-law, Edward ]. Welch.
Of Boston. Tyndale out and they saw
Bausch, who was in charge.
The affidavit which Mr.. Greenbaum made to
the District Attorney says that Bausch said the
letter was not sufficient Identification and that
he would have to be better identified Mr.
Greenbaum then alleges that Bauscha said he
would send up to investigate. aThi get all
the facts for $15 or 500 @y
Mr.. Greenbaum objected and Bausch he al
leges, repeated the offer to Mr.. Welch. Last
TUESDAY, the affidavit states. according to
range ment man met Mr.. Greenbaum at the
Hotel Bartholdi and gave him letter. pur-
porting to be from Bausch. signed. apparently
Greenbaum alleges that he asked the man what
it would cost to fix things up. and that the
latter wanted S25
Mr.. Greenbaum became suspicious saw AS
sistant District Attorney Mott and swore to an
affidavit Bausch sent for by the District
Attorneys office and admitted practically all in
the affidavit except the letter. This, he said he
knew he had been indiscreet, but had In
teption Of wronsdoing. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
TROOPS MAY HAVE TO GO TO CHINA.
Secretary Taft Says 1t Would Be v ise to
Have Them Near.

Washington, Feb. 9-When Secretary Taft
was before the Senate Committee on Appropria-
tions. which was considering the Urgent De-
flciency bill, he requested an appropriation of
100000 to be expended for additional barracks
and quarters for the army at or near Manila.
When asked as to the necessity for this appro-
priation he stated that the situation In China
was such that it might be necessary at any time
TO send troops there. and that II would be wise
10 have troops to be used for that pur-
pose The committee did not think II expedient
to make the appropriation at that time. The
report of the hearings when printed will be re-
ferred to the Committee on Philippines. as 1t is
thought by some Senators that the matter Is OF
such Importance that the Committee on Philip
pines should take II up and consider H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
SAT IN THE PRESIDENTS CHAIR.
How John Alternately "Got Up in the
World" While in Washington.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribure.I J

Lawton, Okla, Feb 9.-There is an amusing
story connected with the appointment of John
Abernathy United States marshal. He says
that when he visited Washington he crowded
his way by officials at the White House and
was ushered into room where he found a
table, surrounded by men, with a vacant chair
at the head of the table. which he occupied
perceiving that the looked at each other
and smiled.
Presently" says Abernathy, Il heard the
door open behind me, and then two powerful
hands slapped me on the shoulder, and, looking
up, 1 recognized the President. He grabbed my
hand and said
John, you are getting up in the world, oCcu-
pying the Presidents chair at a Cabinet meet
inc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10

TWO lively cats and a little canary caused
considerable excitement in the East 22d-st po-
lice station last night. A woman friend of
Sergeant Fitzpatrick gave him the bird. He
put it into cage and then placed the cage
on the desk in front of him.
Cook the station house cat, became suddenly
jealous and dashed its face against the cage.
The cage was tumbled over and the bird
capped
Another cat trotted in and Joined Cook in
the hunt for the bird. Sergeant Fitzpatrick
called out the reserves. and only with their
aid was the canary saved from instant death.
He was found nesting in a corner, and tender
ly cared for by his owner
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
Il NEW CONGO SCANDAL.
Charges That King Leopold Dreao
Great Sums from Trade.

London. Feb. 10-'The Standard" this morn
ing draws attention to the alleged revelations
contained in book on the Congo Free State,
published at Paris and Brussels by Professor
Gather, the Belgian indicating that in the last
decade King Leopold has drawn amount
timated at S15.OOO.OOO from the rubber trade in
the Congo domaine de la Couronne), all trace
of which excluded from the published ac-
counts of the Congo administration The news
paper in editorial says:
If it can be verified that such an income was
drawn, while il has been represented that doubt
full eXpedients We're employed in the Congo in
order to avoid the carrying on of business at a
loss. the conscience of Europe will be stirred to
it's depths.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
TAR LOST BEARINGS IN GOTHAM.
Could Sail the Deep, but Could Not Navigate
NeW-York's Streets.

William Jenkins. sea captain. appeared at the
West 2oth-st. police station about o. m. vest err
day. ard said he lost He told Captain Be,
feind he was commander of the four masted tank
schooner Jutalia, of the Standard Oil Company's
feet. He left the schooner Baltimore four days
ago and New York. He took rooms at
some house, the number of which is 227. but the
location of which Captain Jenkins said he had
forgotten.
Captain Burfeind detailed Patroman Peter Reid
TO help Jenkins find his boarding house, and the
tranped the streets until 7:30 o'clock last
night looking up houses numbered 227, but none
them proved be the house they We're seeking.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
FOURTEEN STILL IN NINE.
EIeuen Rescued and Sir Bodies
Found IN West Virginia.

Hinton, w Va, Feb. 9-It now seems set
lied that there were thirty-one men in the Par
rail- Mine near Oakhfll Fayette County. when
the explosion occurred yesterday afternoon
Eleven rescued, six bodies have been re-
covered. leaving fourteen in the mine. Some of
those rescued may die.
The men saved were not in that part OF the
mine where the explosion occurred. The res
cuing party led by Superintendent Fred Dixon.
is continuing the work of recovering bodies. IL
is thought the remaining fourteen bodies
be got out tonight, but this depends on the
interior condition of the mine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
HAzING COSTS THREE DIPLOMAS.
Twelve Other Midshipmen Deficient in Ex-
aminations Not To Be Graduated.

annapolis. Nd Feb 9.-Three members Of
re graduating class at the Naval Academy who
e'hnaent!y expected 10 receive their diplomas
" monday next from the hands Of the Secretary
'Ae Navy have been officially Informed that
''s NII not be graduated at that time. and may
'e be because of alleged hazing. Twelve
's's VIII NOT De graduated because. they have
es1 l'and deficient on final examinations in one
=" none branches.
lug @hral figures % the standing of thc grad
!, "ere issued to-day. Allan J. Chantry. il. OF
-.eih lowe. leads the class. with "A multiple Of
80 - Nntford Drake. OF Wa.tham. Mass, is sec
~ "hH 55H, and John ?aul Miller of Ian
i' Al.. is third. with 5l419. The first seven
@'1sie WITH star rank, having received s. per
'' "s az aggregate Iu all subjects
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
RUNAWAY ENGINE ON MOUNTAIN.
Engineers Run Backward to Lessen Shock
from Coasting Locomotive.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribun.

IHy Telegraph Tho Tribune
Laveta, Col, Feb. "a wild over
mountain road. with the lives of two hundred
passengers and trainmen at stake by
Vinton and Matthews engineers, of the Denver
and Rio Grande road at , a. m. to-day A mon
stcr engine was disabled on the summit of La
veta Pass. While the engine men were making
repairs freight struck the engine jarrng it
loose from its tender and starting il down the
incline NintOn and Matthews. with two big
engines pulling long sOutIlbound passenger
train had just started up the hill when they
saw the headlight of the runaway flashing
around the curves Quickly reversing their
gines they raced backward so rapidly that when
the collision came the impact harmless.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
NINE. geRNHARDT IN SNOWFALL FIGHT.

IBy Telegraph The TrDunel
Pftsburg Feb 9.-While going from her hotel
10 the Belasco Theatre this afternoon in open
carriage. Nine Sarah BernhGrdt. the actress,
vas attacked by two hundred small boys at the
BeuefoId School, ana TWO hundred snOwballs
were thrown at her Nine Bcrhhardt refused 10
ALLOW. The driver 10 hurry, and, gathering up the
snow that had fallen in her lap was soon max
ing sn0wballs herself and returning the nre For
40 n,Ipites the battle continued. Nine Bern
bardt was hit many times on the lace, but she
seemed 10 enjoy the encounter as much as any
Of the boys and was laughing Eearuiy When the
carriage disappeared.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
GOD DENIED AT INFIoEL's FUNERAL.

TBy Telegraph 20 The Tribune
Texineton KY Feb. 9.-Dr Charles Chiffon
Moore a well known intidel who died here
Wednesday. was buried this afternoon with
necuIiar ceremony Funeral Orations were de-
Iivered bv Mrs Josephine X Henry of Yer
sauIes and Dr. j. II. Wilson of Cincinnati. M.
A. Kaufman spoke at the grave. All commend
ed the dead man for his pure life and denied
the existence of a God. Many ministers and
Fihle students listened attenttvely TO the ad-
dresses which consumed some two hours. Ag-
nostics from different parts of the country were
present.