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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-10-07
RENSSELAER, FIRESWEPT
Tscenty-seUen Families Homeless
Property Damage of s1a5 00o.

Albany, Oct. 6.-Twenty-four dveu,,.- 1890.
destroyed, twenty-seven families o....,,
homeless. and property DAMAGE oF oho,,.
sI2o'co' only quarter of which is covered NV
insurance summaries the results of snectacu.
lar ana disastrous confiagraton which visited
rensselaer, just across the river. tonight ana
at one time threatened to wine out tba ,+,o
lower end OF the city. AS 1t was tvo tono,,o..
blocks and several Ice houses were burned and
only the combined efforts of the Rensselaer, AL
oany ana Troy fire departments succeeded IN
staying the progress of the blaze
The fire was discovered in a hav sbed ~, ~.
river front about o'clock. but before the fire.
men arrived 1t had gained great headwav. 4
west wind blowing thirty-tw miles an hour
fanned the flames into fury and adioini,e toe
houses were soon Illuminating the heavens Tbs
relecuon could be seen for miles around Thou
SANDS went over the bridges while the Albany
snore was packed with spectators
Inc ire spread east toward the residentio,
section of the city, and in compa rat lively sbort
time had crossed Broadway, the main street
ana was working its way up both sides Of that
thoroughfare. Calls for assistance were sent To
Albany and Troy, and several fire COMPANIES
from each city responded.
Families living in the path of the fire seized
wearing apparel and what household effects thew
could carry AMI fed TO tho homes of friends
stroyed We're working people, and their losses
will be especially hard to bear. After nearly
five hours strenuous labor the fremen gained
control, but not before a large territory had
been burned. The police believe the fire was Of
incendary origin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-10-07
SAY MUTUAL BROKE LAW.
Pokcyholders Declare Official Bal
lots We're Delayed.

George R Scrugham. the international policy
letter yesterday to every state insurance super
tntendent in the Union, charging the Mutual
Life with sending out administration ballots
only, in advance of the official ballots. in de-
fance of the Armstrong law. Mr.. Scrugham
asks the state insurance officials to prevent the
agents use OF these slips.
The law provides that official ballot shall
be mailed or before October IS. According
to the committees manager, the company Is de-
laying the mailing of the official ballots contain
ing all three tickets until the last moment send
ing out in the mean time, through its agents,
sneciaIly prepared ballot headed Ballot for
Trustees and containing the names Of the ad-
rninistratIon nominees only. This Mr.. Scrugham
characterizes as political trick, carried out at
vast expense to the policyholders. Mr.. Scrugham
saws also that the law requires the placing OF
the policy number on each ballot 10 safeguard
the ballot but that the company, again at the
policvholders' expense, has made stencil slips
of the policyholders' names and addresses, and
having placed the policy numbers on them, mas
sent thousands OF the slips to their agents 10
assist them in canvassing for votes
De Iancey Nicoll, his counsel, disavoWed any
knowledge yesterday of the probable date OF the
return 10 this country of Richard A McCurdy'
ex-president OF the Mutual.
Robert H MCCurdy. his son, arrived here on
La Touraine on Friday, as told in yesterday s
Tribune his return being unknown even TO his
counsel and closest friends.
Mr. NCCurdy who, with his father, is de-
PENDANT in suits now pending by the Mutual and
involving millions of dollars. spent the day at
his MorristOwn home
Friends of President Peabody of this company
expressed the belief that Mr.. Peabody would not
obey the summons" OF Commissioner Prewltt'
of kentucky to appear in the Blue Grass State
and explain the dismissal of Colonel Brucoe
Hindrnaa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-10-07
BLAMES UNIONS
Wages in San Francisco Might Be
HIGHER. Says Mayor.

"yTithout being optimistic. said Mayor
schnotz of San Francisco yesterday, II should say
u would take San Francisco about ten years to
rebuild"
Mayor Schnitz is staying at the Waldorf for
three days on his way 10 Europe where he ex-
pects to confer with those German and Austrian
insurance companies which have so far refused to
nav I'D their insurance on San Francisco property
BEFORE becoming Mayor OF San Francisco Mr..
Schnitz was president Of the Musicians Union
asked about labor conditions in San Francisco
Mayor Schmtz replied:
Wages would be much higher If it wasn't for tina
unions Shortly after the fire the building trades
,nions met council and decided not to raise their
wage scales Only in exceptional cases have indl-
,,idIIo unions refused to listen TO this advice from
the building Trades Council 1t is true that wages
IN the building trades probably higher in San
E1ranoisc0 than In any other city OF the country.
a. rants Rents 90 per cent higher than before
~ Ere Then, also there Is much greater de-
,napd for skilled mechanics especially those needed
=; 1ttfnR up steel framed buildings. than there is
a. an PsvaiisbIe supply. But contractors only
Eating contracts the percentage basis, and
u1iIIins 10 pay high wages. In all probability
bawa now reached their high water mark owing
70 the very rapid erection OF temporary dwellings.
go uyith the fall in rents wages Will resume their
h iS lei The wages paid builders much
higher than the union rates. -
hrirg with me the people OF New York City,
- asnaciaIlv TO the Chamber of Commerce. the
st4a,,ett gratitude OF the people OF San Francisco
e. tba zen erous way IN which this city responded
IN the hour Of distress
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-10-07
DESTRUCTION OF HOOK MOUNTAIN.
Blasting Goes On. Despite Passage of Vain
wright Bill.

The Interstate Palisade PARK Commission has
recently called the attention of the public to the
fact that tho destruction Of Hook Mountain by
quarres is still going on despite the passage Of the
Wainwright bib by the Legislature last spring
This bin empowers the commission to acquire the
lands adjacent tc the west bank Of the Hudson
River, from Piermont to Stony Point. continue
lion Of the original territory designed to comprise
Palisades Park, namely, from Fort Lee following
the line OF the Palisades. northward to Piermont.
This additional land must be acquired by purchase,
and the commission is already in possession OF a
considerable portion of the funds necessary. The
actual purchase has yet be made and before thi1
can be done titlas TO al. OF the tracts included
must be searched and established. This work has
Been in progress By ths Interstate Pallsade Pa-k
Commission since the passage OF the Wainwright
Oil last spring, but is nsary completed Tho
process Involves considerable expense and labor,
and n the mean time tbs Hook Mountain quarries
are daily blasting away hundreds of tons OF rock
from the river face OF Hook Mountain and
E-eparsb bly, dishgurtnE that landmark
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-10-07
6O-62 West 23d Street,
OFFERINGS AT THE STORES.
FOR FURTHER DETAILS CONSULT THE ADVERTISE
MENTS OF TO-DAY,S ISSUE.

r. H MACY & CO, Broadway, between 34th and
S5th streets, call attention sale of staple and
novelty silks, womens silk waists lining fabrics,
women's fall and winter shoes, furs and fur lined
garments suits and coats blankets. bedspreads.
portieres couch covers and table covers. On Tues
day they will have a special sale of pillow cases.
broadcoths Women's hats, waists children's school
coats and short kinonos for They also
offer special inducements In Oriental rugs and India
and Ceylon teas
ENRICH BROTHERS. Sixth avenue and sd
street have prepared a sale this week of laces and
women's kid gloves.
RIOOMINGDALE'S Third avenue. between seth
and Goth streets invite attention TO sale of autumn
millinery, Oriental rugs and carpets.
HACKETT CARHART & CO. Broadway and
18th street will have sale of tailored garments.
furs and fur lined coats.
II ". EvERs Fourth avenue. between 18th and
18th streets, offers special values this week IN
dining room furniture.
o9 curtains women's brosdcloth suits, silks and
dess goods furs and apparel for infants and calls
ot.a,tiop 70 a special sale Of Administer rugs en-
Sotdarad hannels automobile coats. misses dress
slirts vomens corssts and trimmed hats
THE srMPsON-CRAwFORD COMPANY, Sixth
avenue 18th 10 10Th street offers sails OF dress
80 ,or women, silks. mink furs, leather goods
so,d fewelry portieres and curtains.
SAWS q co. Herald Square. invite attention TO
80 ~ fall and winter garments for women
Tbay .uI also have a special sale OF furs.
cryrppApD KNAPP & Co. Sixth avenue he
,,a.n ,atb ond 18th streets. have prepared a sale
th,. week OF oriental rugs and Persian and Indian
carpets.
A. A. VANTINE, Broadway between 18th and
1a,h s,r.a,. &c now displaying evening gowns Fe
also invites attention TO sale OF Oriental rugs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-10-07

SIEGEL-COOPER COMPANY, Sixth avenue. 18th
to 18th street. offering special values in fall
suits and gloves in all makes and colors.
A. D. MATTHEW'S SONS. Brooklyn, will have
sale this week OF silk hats, women's coats. suits
and skirts
ABRAHAM & STRAUs. Brooklyn. advertise a
sale OF womens Jackets silk umbrellas sacques.
and untrimmed hats for women, misses and chill
dren.
STERN BROTHERS. West I'D street, announce
their autumn sale OF fur garments. women's tailor
made walking skirts. waists young mems. boys
and Juvenile apparel lace curtains and upholstery
fabrics. They also direct attention TO a sale OF
decorative linens, dress fabrics and laces
LORD TAYLOR, Broadway and Goth street,
Fifth avenue and 18th street. beginning tomorrow,
offer special values in muslin underwear and
nettcoat. They are also exhibiting Reynier's
kid gloves and have prepared special sale OF
women's suits and coats
ARNHEIM, Broadway and eth street. offer In
ducements in their combination full dress suits
with tuxedo coat.
BEST g. Co. West 23d street. direct attention to
a sale OF childrens wear. They also offer special
values In girls and misses fall suits and dresses
B. ALTMAN & CO. 18th street and Sixth ave-
nue. beginning tomorrow and Tuesday, VIII have
a sale OF portieres. bed sets and curtains. up,
holstery fabrics mems and women S hiol0i appa'ei
and black or white hosiery.
A. JAEC,KEI. & CO, No. 81 Union Square West,
announce a sale OF furs for street carriage and
motor wear.
HIGGINS g. SETTER, West 2lst and I'D streets
orrer a sale OF wedding gifts. including wedding
glass and china. in silk and satin cases
ARNOLD CONSTABLE & CO. Broadway and
18th street invite attention 10 g. special sale OF
carpets Oriental and domestic rugs, upholstery
fabrics lace hanginss and bed sets
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-10-07
INDICTED FOR ALLEGED FELONY.
Mayor Led Police Who Tore Up Tracks Of
Burlington and Milwaukee Roads.

Rock Island. Ill, Oct 6.-Mayor G. W. Nc
Caekrin was <ndicted by grand jury to-day.
me charge being melting others to destroy rail-
way property. The Mayor led the police in track
tearing operations against the Burlington and
Milwaukee roads in this city. The offence con-
satutes felony in Illinois John Looney and
!. A. Stanley owners of local newspapers, were
uholcted for criminal libel the result Of pub
-shed attacks on States Attorney J. K. Scott.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-10-07
LYNCH MOBILE NEGROES
Hob Takes AssoulterS from Tran
-G0TernOr Could Not act.

Mobile Oct 6.-Forty-fve masked men met
Sheriff Powers in charge Of the two Negroes
charged with assaults in this city. at Richardson
Switch. three miles north Of Mobile on the
Southern Railway, took his prisoners from him
and hanged them the spot. No others were
hurt The Negroes lad been taken to Birming-
ham for safe keeping. and were being brought
10 Mobile for trial.
Birmingham Ala Oct Ga special dispatch
rom Montgomery says that Governor Jelks this
afternoon made public the correspondents pass.
mg between himself and he Sheriff and citizens
Of Mobile County in explanation OF why the
militia was not sent to Mobile with the negroes
Thompson and Robinson. lynched near that city
to-day- The Governor admits receiving a tele-
gram from members of the Mobile bar last night
asking that military be furnished, and makes
public the telegram he sent In reply, stating that
soldiers would be put on the train when 1t
reached Montgomery.
sent 10 Birmingham last night ordering Sheriff
Powers 10 bring the prisoners by way of Mont
gOmery. but that this telegram was not deliv-
cred IN time TO reach the Sheriff before he left
for Mobile by way Of Selma
The Governor asserts that he would have
placed soldiers board the train had it come by
way OF Montgomery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-10-07
EQUITABLE INVESTS IN P1TTSBUhG
President Morton, It Is Said, Puts Large
Sums in Mortgage Loans.

Tn pursuance of his policy Of investing the COM
ranv's funds in communities which contribute
large premiums President Morton of the Equitable
e Is understood has invested 100000 within the
last two weeks in Pittsburg mortgage loans
r7ur+ber Investments in the same loans and
amounting to between 100000 and Sl5OOOVcO' are
looked for within the next few weeks 6s,oo :: ,.,,
The company invested further SI0O,oO IN Similar
Pittsburg loans only last week 49,,
II is expected that the continuance or TINS poHcy
will cause great interest and comment in insurance
circles and among real estate dealers IN TINS city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-10-07

To make that you will be able to vote
against denagogisn1, be to register TO- NOR
row. You may be i'll on the other days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-10-07

STORE WILL REMAIN OPEN DAILY UNTII. SIX PM
ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY, OCTOBER sTH AND 9TH
- SALE WILL BE HELD WHEN
PORTIERES. LACE BED SETS AND
LACE CURTAINS.
WILL BE OFFERED AT VERY MUCH BELOW REGULAR
PRICES. AS FOLLOWS.
Reversible Poreres regular price $3.50 per pair $1450
Lace Bed Sets regular prices $3.50 5000 per seat 1850
Lace Curtains Of French Point Arabe regular price s45 90 Der
pair. at $500
Lace Curtains Of Marie Antoineue Irish Point also Madras
Curtains regular prices $3.50 to $50 per pair $475
Draus Screens Of Bwap with oak frames formerly $500 AIS
LACE DRAPERES AND UPHOISTER FABRICS
Fine fabrics for Interior Decorations including Satin Daask Velour
de Gene Bocad Lampas Dma Broche Velour Faconne Wool
Tapestries. large variety of designs embracing the principal
decorative periods. Plain fabrcs silk velour velvet ssn anrue
and for Also selections Poeres ready hang
Lace Draperes including long and sash curtains bonnie femme and
drop the French handmade and Swiss laces
SPECIAL FACILITIES FOR THE MAKING TO ORDER OF IN
TERROR DRAPEREs. ESTIMATES AND
DESIGNS FURNISHED.
MEMS AND WOMENS MOTOR APPAREL
COMPREHENSIVE SELECTIONS OF GARMENTS AND OTHER
ARTICLES OF DRESS ADAPTED TO THE
NEEDS OF THE SEASON
Women Motor Goats models made Of doubleaced cloth
Scotch tweed and chevo rubber leather etc.
Guiding furmmcd styles Garments made entirely Of the fu best
adapted for automobile service Motor Caps Hoods and Vel
Gloves.
Mems Touring of furs and heavy wool fabrics Fur and Fun.
lined Gloves. Angora Goats and Vests Knitted Silk Muners
sHAWLs RUGS AND ROBES: AUTOMOBILE CLOCKS. TEA
HAMPERS OF WICKER OR LEATHER;
FLAsKs. DRINKING CUPS. ETC.
A SALE OF HANDMADE BRUSSELS LACES
WILL BE HELD. BEGINNING MONDAY. OCTOBER sTFL AND
EMBRACING THE FOLLOWING STYLES:
Duchesse Laces.
regular prices $3.50 l275. sl65 100. $50 $50 per yard
Point Applique Laces.
regular prices sIoo $50 &c. sllO Los 200 per yard
Bmges Laces
regular prices s125 675 Csc, s35 80 to 4s5 per yard
On Monday and Tuesday October 9th and 9th,
A SHIPMENT OF IMPORTED LADIES CLOTH CON-
sSTING OF SEVERAL THOUSAND YARDS IN A
LARGE VARIETY OF PASTEL AND STREET
SHADES. INCLUDING WHITE AND IVORY.
WILL BE PLACED ON SALE AT
THE SPECIAL PRICE OF $50 PER YARD.
(2ear Of Rotunda. First Floor)
WOME>yS BLACK OR WHITE SILK HOSIERY. PLAIN
AND EMBROIDERED. WILL BE OFFERED AT
VERY ATTRACTIVE PRICES. ON MONDAY.
OCTOBER 9TH, AS FOLLOWS,
Plain Black Silk Hose.
Sl.35 per pair 1915 per box Of Six pair,
Black or White Silk Hose. plain openwork styles with
embroidery.
SIS, $50, $50, 600. $50 and upward
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-10-07
WIRELESS FOR OLD DOMINION FLEET.

he Old Dominion Line yesterday closed negotia-
ions with the Atlantic Do Forest Wireless Com
phy for the installation OF the wireless system on
ne steamers Hamilton. Princess Anne. jamestown
s s.a Jefferson plying between New York and Nor
- - The apparatus Will be placed on board the
''-ps Immediately.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-10-07
,u,,, PROBE MITCHELL CHARGES.

Pam Van, n. Y. Oct. 6.-The committee appoint
Cd by the Central New York Conference of the
M.tbodist Episcopal Church to investigate the
-. ~ b,resy against Professor F G. Mitchell
c1 xSIBso,on was announced to-day IL consists of
81 9be Rev. G. H. HutGhings. r y Munger s F.
s9and aud McKendree Shaw
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-10-07
TO WITHDRAW COALLAND
Report That President VIII Take
TempOrarG 4CtiOn.

Washington. Oct. 6-Ig is understood that the
President has finally made up his mind to with
draw all OF the coal lands not already taken up
from entry under the land laws of the United
States. The expectation is that he will, by
special message, request Congress to change the
statutes. bu3 that meanwhile he will himself
temporarily withdraw the coal lands from fur
Their entry
1t is stated. however, that before the with
drawal can take place the Geological Survey
must determine exactly which are the coal lands
Of the country, basis for the order
The Republican party expects every man-not
only every Republican, but every citizen-to do
his duty Election Day, and that duty cannot
be fulfilled unless you begin it on next Monday,
for you cannot vote unless you register.-Her-
bert Parsons, at Carnegie Hall.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-10-07
STEAMER sERMUoIAN FLoATEO.

The Quebec Steamship Company's steamer Ber-
mudian which aground on Friday on the mud
fats south Of the new breakwater Ut Governor 3
Island. was pulled of into deep water at fuE tide
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-10-07

yesterday by a fleet OF six tugs and stearn
lighters She then went to her dock at Christophss
street. A superficial examination indicated thai
the Bermudian was uninjured. Captain p. =
Fraser said he was forced aground in lodging .
schooner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-10-07

Every Republican Is expected tied. to do his duty
-, il the first day Of registration
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-18
Food Supplies. A ThIrty-cent Meal.

The housewives purchase their supplies
directly, or thru their husbands, from the
commissary stores of the commission. All
to whom | spoke agreed that the supplies
were excellent, and all but two stated
that there was no complaint to be made;
these two complained that the prices were
excessive as compared to the prices in
the states. On investigation / did not feel
that this complaint was well founded. The
married men ate at home. The unmarried
men sometimes ate at private boarding
houses, or private messes, but more often.
Judging by the answers of those whom
/ questioned, at the government canteens
or hotels where the meal costs 30 cents
to each employe. This 30-cent meal struck
me as being as good meal as we get
in the United States at'the ordinary hotel
In which a 50-cent meal Is provided.
Three-fourths OF the men whom ! ques-
toned stated that the meals furnished at
these government hotels were good. the
remaining one-fourth that they were not
good / myself took dinner at the La Boca
government hotel. warning whatever
having been given of my coming. There
were two rooms, as generally in these
hotels In one the employees were allowed
to dine without their coats while in the
other they had to put them on. The 30
cent meal included soup, native beef
(Which was good. mashed potatoes. peas.
beets chill con csrne, plum pudding. tea.
cofYee-each man having as much of each
dish as he desired On the table there was
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-18
Unjust Criticism.


Care and forethought have been exer-
cised by the commission, and nothing has
reflected more credit upon them than
their refusal either to go ahead too fast
or to be deferred by the fear of criticism
from not going ahead fast enough. 1t is
curious to note the fact that many Of
the most severe critics Of the commits
sion criticize them for precisely opposite
reasons. some complaining bitterly that
the work is not in a more advanced eondi-
ton, while the others complain that it
has been rushed with such haste that
there has been insufficient preparation
for the hygiene and comfort OF The en-
p1oyes As matter Of fact neither crit
iesm is Just II would have been impos-
sible to go quicker than the commission
has gone. for such quickness would have
meant insufficient preparation On the
other hand to refuse to do anything I'M
I'll every possible future contingency had
been met would have caused wholly I'M
warranted delay The right course to fol-
low was exactly the course which has
been followed Every reasonable prepare
ton was made in advance, the hygienic
conditions in especial being made as near
ly perfect as possible. while on the other
hand there has been no timid refusal to
push forward the work because Of In
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-18

The negroes generally do their own
cooking. the bachelors cooking in sheds
provided by the government and using
their own pots. In the different camps
there was wide variation In the char
acter of these cooking sheds. In some.
where the camps were completed the
kitchen or cooking sheds, as we'll as the
bathrooms and water-elosets, were all
in excellent trim. while there were board
sidsvalks leading from, building TO build
The San Francisco call., 1906-05-28
WEAKENED HOUSE COLLAPSES
WHILE PEOPLE ARE AT TABLE
Rain Finishes Work of Earthquake
and Colored Family in Oakland
Is BADLY Frightened.

OAKLAND, May 27.-While Mrs.
H D. Martin, a colored woman, and
her five children were seated at their
table enjoying luncheon at noon today,
their house collapsed, but, while they
were all thrown from their chairs TO
the floor, none were injured.
The house was shifted TO an adj
joining lot and sank several feet. 1t
was moved about seven feet and the
interior was wrecked.
When the earth quaked last month
the house was badly shaken. Later a
water pipe beneath the house burst
and the foundation was still further
damaged. The heavy rain this morn
ing completed the work of undermin-
ing the building and it suddenly col
lapsed.
Mrs Martins husband was in the
yard when the foundation of the
house gave way and he called to a
neighbor to notify the police, while he
ran to the rescue of his family. He
found them all badly frightened but
uninjured and when the police ambu-
lance arrived there was no use for
st. Carpenters are now at work re-
placing the little building on its for
mer foundation.