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The Washington times., 1907-09-08

". Hurley Roberts is acting chief OF
the correspondence section OF the divi-
sion Of postoffice tnsectOTs during the
absence Of Chief John W. Johnston,
who is spending his vacation at his
home at Buffalo, y. Y.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

William McPhilomy. Of the printing
division. and family have returned
from a pleasant weeks visit 70 friends
in Philadelphia.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Daniel S. Shook. cashier for the divi-
sion of postofilce inspectors, has re-
turned from a two weeks vacation.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Office of the postofIlce inspector for the
Washington division. who with his
wife, has been spending his vacation
at Berkeley Springs, w Va, returned
to his desk Tuesday.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08
MPOstOffce8
VACATION PERIOD
LETS WORK PILE UP
dany Heads of Depart
mentS on Leave of
Absence.

Official business trips and the vaca-
ton period have hit the department
hard, the absence of the principal Of
ficials being particularly noticeable. The
list of officials absent includes Post
master General Meyer First Assistant
Hitchcock. Second Assistant McCleary
Fourth Assistant De Graw. Chief Clerk
n o. Chance, Assistant Chief Clerk G.
G. Thompson, Private Secretary John A.
Holmes. and a number Of division
chiefs
Postmaster General Meyer has no.
returned from his summer vacation. Mr..
Hitchcock has been attending postal
conventions in the West, accompanied
by Secretary Holmes Mr.. McCleary ha.
been at his home in Minnesota for &
few days, but is expected to return
tomorrow AT. De Graw has beer
spending some time at Millboro, Va
with his wife, but will return to th'
CITY tomorrow
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

John Richardson, of the division of
appointments. has been absent from his
desk since Tuesday, on sick leave, laid
up with malaria.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Lafayette .. Buehler, Of the division
of salaries and allowances, who was
married recently, has returned to The
department after a pleasant trip.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Arthur McCubb. OF the pamphlet bind
4 ing division, is spending two weeks at
/ Laurel, Nd.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Miss Jeanne Wakefield. of the stem
ographer's room, of. the division Of ap-
pointments, left about the middle Of
last week for a vacation in southern
Virginia She returned this week with
a broken ankle. which will necessitate
her absence, on sick leave, for some
tune % come.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Calvin ". Bartlett, OF the division Of
appointments, returned Tuesday from a
vacation spent at his home in Duchess
county n Y
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

vision, IS again at work after vaca-
ton and a few days on the sick list.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Miss Helen smiths OF the division OF
salaries and allowances, returned on
Tuesday from shOTc vacation trip to
points il Pennsylvania.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

/ II. D. Smith, of the examining divi-
sion, who is absent on leave, viii re-
/ turn to duty next Saturday.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Burton G. Cowles, Of the inquiry
branch. division Of dead letters, left
last week for the Adifondacks, where
he will spend ms vacation.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

John W Mitchell. Of the pamphlet
division, has returned from Boston and
other points East, where he spent two
weeks OF his vacation.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Henry Behlert. of the application d.
vision, who has been absent on leave
for about two weeks, will return to his
desk tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

The tlme-honored titles OF foreman
and assistant foreman OF division Is 10
be no more IN the Printery, a recent
change substituting the titles OF chief
and assistant. chief in these positions.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

George y. Page, Of the pamphlet bind
ing division, has returned from a
months vacation.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

J. S. Burnside. OF the first division.
has returned from a tfsirty-day vacation.
having spent part OF the time at At
lantic City.
The Washington times., 1907-09-08

Joseph Stanislaus Murray, OF the sup
ply division. has been on the sick lisc
for the past ten days.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-07-29
ARMED DEPUTIES WATCH
OVER STRIKE
BREAKERS
Every Effort Made to Keep
Mines at Hibbing
Open.
FEDERATION PRESIDENT
ORDERED OFF RANGE

Hibbing, Mimi, July 29.-Stripping
and mining operations were general
ly resumed today and not a sign of
trouble was reported. At all the
mines, deputies armed with long
range rifles occupy advantageous po-
sitions, and the men at work were
assured of ample protection against
the strikers.
Acting President Maboney, of the
Western Federation of Miners, reach
ed Hibbing yesterday and was met
by Petriella, who is leading the strik-
ers. After a conference they drove
to the Stevenson mine. but the Off
cials ordered them eff the location.
Today they drove to the Morris
mine, and here superintendent
Thompson told them to keep moving.
Later they stopped at the Winifred
mine for a moment ana then con-
tinued in the direction of Chrisholm.
Mahoney said that he expected 10
remain on the range for ten days.
He said the strike would continue in
the same way as IT has been conduct
ed up to the present. and that there
will be no violence. He depiored the
presence of so many armed depu-
ties.
There Is determination at Hibhing
and elsewhere through the state to
show the Federation that the IeCple
don't want it to control and Tor that
reason the authorities are taking a
strong stand to protect the strih e
breakers against any violence.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-07-29
STROKE OF LIGHTNING
KILLED FORTY
five SHEEP
Peculiar Accident In Western
SOCOrrO COunty-HerderS
Escaped Injury.
Mr.. LUNA SAYS RANCE
is IN FINE CONDITION

"One stroke of lightning on the
night of July 22, killed forty-five
sheep and shocked severely two
herders I'm charge of the flock" said
Hon. solomon Luna, who reached
Albuquerque today from his sheep
ranches in western Socorro county.
THE sheep were gathered near
the herders' camp when 1t began to
rain and they were huddled together
after the fashion of sheep in a storm.
A binding flash OF lightning dazed
the herders and after they recovered
sufficiently to investigate, they found
forty-five sheep dead. The lightning
leaped from one animal to another,
scorching them slightly and killing
them instantly
81 never saw the ranges of west
ern Socorro county in better condi-
ton" continued Mr.. Luna. I'VE have
rains nearly every day-good soak
ing showers-and the grass is fresh
and green. The indications are that
this will be a very successful year
both with sheep and cattlemen de-
spite the late spring and cold wealth
er of May and early June"
Mr.. Luna will remain here for sew
eral days on business.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-07-29
MAGNATE ROGERS GAVE
HEALTH FOR TON
Of GOLD
Physicians Do Not Believe
Standard OIL Man Will
Recover.
WORN OUT BY HARD
WORK AT HIS DESK

New York, July "a Samson Of
strength, but stricken. That is II.
II. Rogers today.
Day by day, year after year Rogers
has been Standard Oil''capper and in
terested in a score of other enter
prises. He has carried them on his
shoulder He has charged like a
bull into business in the morning and
plunged like fury into details ia
the mght.
Now he lies abed, sick, no stronger
than a baby They have even used
oxygen to make his heart strong
enough TO work.
He used his strength-his llfe--to
pile up a hundred million. His ply
sical vigor, his capacity for effective
action, his power to enjoy life, are
al buried in a ton of money.
Wall street hears that Rogers Is a
wreck; that If he lives he will never
be the same man again.
Ill For u Week.
Rogers was taken Ill a week ago
at his office and had to be taken TO
his home. His physicians first gave
out a statement that he was seriously
i'll and must never take up active
work again, but when Rogers became
quiet, he insisted that they withdraw
that statement and make another that
he would appear at his office as usual
within a few days.
Wall street associates of the multi
millionaire do not believe he Will ever
resume active business. They say his
illness is much more serious than he
admis.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-07-29
20 LIVES AND MILLION
IN PROPERTY
ARE LOST
Fires Created Havoc In New
York and Vicinity
In Past "a
Hours.
BLACK HAND MAY
HAVE CAUSED DEATH
Tenement House Fired by a Bomb
Explosion and One Score,Kllled.
Coney Island and Long
Beach Hotels

New York, July ga shocking
loss of life and the destruction OF
property the value of which is esti-
mated at more than a million dol
lars, was caused by fires in New York
and the immediate vicinity in the "a
hours ending at O'Clock this morn
ing.
Twenty are dead and fifteen are
suffering from injuries as result
of the burning OF slx-story double
tenement house in Chrystie street. and
the financial loss resulted from the
destruction of the Long Beach hotel
at Long Beach, Long Island, tooay,
and at Coney Island yesterday.
In addition the steamship Ham
ilton, of the Old Dominion line, came
into port yesterday with part of her
hold ablaze. These flames were ex-
tingulshed after about fifteen thou
SAND dollars damage was done.
Explosion Starts Blaze.
The explosion OF bomb placed,
the police believe, Dy the .Dlack
hand" in an Italian grocery store on
Chystie street. started a fire which
swept through the teeming Italian
tenement and destroyed the hves OF
score and injured Is others. The
noise of the explosion caused panic
and the police say that many perish
ed in the flames. fearing to escape 10
rne streets, where they believed death
awaited them from the dreaded
black hand" r -Fa
A scond explosion from a Kerosene
tank set fire TO the whole lower floor
and cut off all means of escape OF
those above. A rush was made for
the fire escapes and the firemen made
many heroic rescues.
Coney Island Blaze.
Coney Island was swept Sunday by
disastrous fire, which destroyed
seven blocks in the amusement zone.
and caused a loss of a million dol
lars.
The area burned aggregated about
$50 acres. Two or three hundred
firms were put out OF business. Gig
arctic stumps thrown in some waste
paper caused the fire.
The insurance amounts to only
$1S0,000 Steeplechase Park and ho-
tel and nearly a score of smaller ho-
tells were burned.
Long Beach Hotel Burns.
Long Beach, Long Island, July 20,
Eight hundred guests of the Long
Beach hotel, one of the largest on the
Atlantic coast, had to flee for their
lives when the hotel burned to the
sands this morning. There was no
loss of life. but the guests lost about
all their clothing and personal effects
The fire was discovered on the first
floor shortly after o'clock, and hall
| hops and clerks rushed through the
house arousing the guests. This
prompt action prevented loss of life.
The loss is 100000.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-07-29
COURT CLERK
SAYS ACCOUNTS
ARE 0. K.
A. M. Bergere Is Out OF Office
But States That He viii
Stand by Results.
OFFICIALS AND PEOPLE
FAVOR COMPLETE INQUIRY

Santa Fe, july s9.-(Special.)-
Judge McFfe's cali for the resignation
of Alfred NJ. Bergere, clerk Of the
first judicial district court was made
Saturday afternoon, at o'clock.
II occasioned much surprise here.
The resignation was Immediately ten
dered and +. +. Holcomb was ap-
pointed clerk until the arrival of his
successor. Holcomb qualified imme-
diately, giving the necessary bond,
and has assumed charge Of the Of
flee.
The transfer was completed this
forenoon.
New Clerk Not Known.
1t may be some time before the
name OF the new clerk is announced.
Judge McF'ie would not talk upon the
matter for publication.
No Shortage Says Bergerc.
Mr. BergeTe asserts that there is
absolutely no shortage in his accounts
and that his records. books and
papers are in good condition.
He recognizes fully the fact that
he Is out of office and that Judge Nc
persede him at any time.
If any charges have been made by
the special agents or. assistant attor-
ney general Of the department of jus
tice, they cannot be learned as far d5
the public is concerned.
There are many surmises as TO the
reasons for Judge McFie's action, but
so far no facts have been obtainable
CONTINUED on Page Eighty
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-07-29
SON SHOOTS FOUR At.
DEATHBEO OF
FATHER
Two Sisters and Two Broth
erS Seriously Wounded
AS They Knelt in
Grief.
HENRY HUNTINGTON
MAY Be INSANE
As Major Douglas George Hunt
ington Lay Dying. Young Man
Drew Revolver and Sud-
denly Fired at Members
of the Family.

Versailles, France, July 29.-Grief
and sorrow reign In the residence of
the stricken Huntington family. whero
last night Henry Huntington, son
of Major Douglas George Huntington,
shot down his two sisters and two
brothers at the moment when the
members of the family gathered
around the death1bed of their father.
Major Huntington Is breathing his
last. The condition of Elizabeth and
Alfonso is today declared desperate
but not hopeless, while the wounds
not serious. Mrs. Huntington, their
mother, is completely prostrated from
the shock and confined 10 her bed.
Son i'm Jail.
A few blocks away, Henry, who
is regarded by the family and friends
as demented, is in Jail He is dazed
and confused, and hardly realizes the
terrible thing he has done.
Major Huntington Is one of the best
known Americans In Paris, and ne
and his family have long taken a
prominent part in the social and Of
ficial gaiety of the French capital.
He is retired army officer and prisr
to taking up his residence abroad,
lived in Chicago.
Grouped Around Deathbcd.
For some days II has been known
that Major Huntington could live but
short time, ard last night his fam
lily was hastily summoned by his
nurse, as wornout by constant watch
ing, they lay asleep for the first time
in several days. A sudden change
for the worst caused tn 3 nurse to call
them, and the mother, three sons and
two daughters grouped round the
father, kneeling in their sorrow and
attempting to comfort each other.
AS he spoke In faltering tones, tell
fs,er he, or 70 ut.iA hAn
but to comfort each other, Henry was
observed to draw away from the bed
side. For a number of weeks his
strange actions had led to his family
having a careful watch established tu
prevent him doing any harm, though,
IL was hardly believed that he was
mentally unbalanced, but generally
accepted that too much drink was
! harming him.
Shoots Without Warning.
Without a word of warning, he
suddenly drew a revolver and fired
four shots|at the kneeling figures and
a fifth at his father, the latter shot
missing it's mark. Each of the other
four struck, however, and, though
desperately wounded, his brother;
sprang up and overcame him before
he could reload the weapon. He re-
fused to give any reason for his ac-
ton. and when the police, alarmet
| by the shooting, entered the house
he was led away to a cell. He refuses
today to talk of the affair and In fact
seems to care little about it.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-07-29
TELEGRAPHERS MAY
RESUME STRIKE

San Francisco, Cal. July ia
renewal of hostllities is threatened
between the telegraphers and their
employers. The local union served
notice yesterday on the Western I'M
ion that In its belief the spirit OF the
agreement which settled the strike Is
not being observed by the corpora
ton. Resolutions were adopted ex-
pressing the intention to take the
matter up with the higher Officials
of the Western Union.
1t is claimed that the strikers are
being Disseminated against, contrary
to this agreement, and that opera
tors are being required to work IL
to 15 hours per day
President Small, OF the CONNER
cial TelegTaphers' union, has been re-
quested TO remain here for the pres
ent.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-07-29
GIRL FOUND DEAD
IN COLORADO LANE

COLORADO Springs, Colo, July 90
The Body of Miss Laura Matthews,
of New York and Kansas City, well
known in musical society, was found
lying in a lane near Ivywild early
this morning with a bullet hole
through her head. Miss Matthews
and a maid arrived here several days
ago and had apartments at the Acacia
hotel.
Last evening she ordered a saddle
horse and rode away. This was the
last seen of her alive. When her
body was first found, murder was sus-
pected, but later developments indi-
cate suicide. ANN
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-07-29
KOREAN MOB RAIDS
HOMES OF JAPANESE.

Seoul. Korea, july 29.-Backed by
a roaring mob many thousands
strong, the mutinous Korean troops
In Seoul were trying Sunday night 10
exterminate every japanese in Seoul.
The uprising occurred so suddenly
that the mikado's forces in the Ko-
rean capital were taken absolutely by
surprise. The attack was directed
first against the police, whom they
fairly swept before them.
The Korean soldiers started the
rloting. The populace quickly Joined
them. The soldiers were formidable
because Of their organization and
arms which the japanese have not
felt strong enough to take from them.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-07-29
COLLISION
BLOCKS TRACK

Ration, n. NJ, July 29.-(Special)
AT Otero, a small station on the
Santa Fe seven miles south OF here,
yesterday, two freight trains collided,
one engine being wrecked the ca
boose of one train burned. and the
track badly torn up. Trains were de-
toured over the Swastika route and
no great delay ensued. There were
no fatalities.
The collision occurred almost op-
posite the Otero station, one train
running into the rear OF the otnSr.
Fortunately bo.h crews saw the ddd.
ger aud jumped in time.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-07-29
ENGLAND'S CASSIE USES
NAME Of J. P.
MORGAN
FrenZied Finance Fraud Game
Successfully Worked In
British Isle,
FINANCIER SAYS THAT
HE NEVER SAW WOMAN

London, July 29.-Imitating the
methods of Cassie Chadwick, and
using the name of j. Pierpont Nor
gan as decoy, woman known as
Mrs. Josephine Leslie, employed as
an English kennel maid, succeeded
in obtaining from a rich Irish wo-
man, Miss Annie Blount, $42,500, and
from an English widow, Mrs. Maria
Stokes, $4,000. According to the
police, She also secured large sums
from other people.
There is much mystery attached to
the case, for the police say Mrs. Les
lie, who Is now a prisoner, has rela-
tives worth millions.
Mrs. Leslie displayed worthless
checks for amounts up to $1,OO0,OOO,
in order to show Miss Blount how
wealthy she was, and succeeded in
persuading the gullible Irish woman
that she had Pierpont Morgan under
her thumb, and that Morgan was al
most on his knees to her, trying to
induce her to invest money in his Sc
curities.
The two women met while Miss
Blount was on a visit to some coun-
try friends, where Mrs. Leslie was
employed to look after the dogs. The
visitor from Ireland was impressed
by the culture and gentility shown
by Mrs. Leslie, who appeared to be
of English servants.
She Got the Cash.
When Miss Blount terminated her
visit, she and the kennel maid were
fast friends, and later met frequently.
Then Mrs. Leslie threw up her dog
job and devoted herself to the Cassie
Chadwick brand of high finance.
She started in by limiting of her
connection with a great American
money. king, and then gradually
worked up to mentioning Morgan as
her financial adviser. One evening
| at dinner with Miss Blount, a large
! basket of flowers came TO Mrs. Leslie
with a card on which was written,
Can you not trust friend? j. +.
M Mrs. Leslie said Morgan had sent
| the flowers to her as a make up gift
| because he had lately been disagree
able to her.
! II wish he wouldn't do these
| things" said Mrs. Leslie.
Then she began to dip into Miss
| Blount's purse, Morgan, she said, had
! let her into a good thing, promising
| that for every $4,000 she invested she
would receive ~ per cent interest
| and $125,000. Miss BlouEt passed
| over $4,000 in check drawn TO Mrs
Leslie's order, who explained that
this was necessary because she did
not want Morgan to know she was
|
On another occasion the Irish wo-
man handed over $12,500 for invest
| ment with Morgan OH the same terms
| as the first, and then $4,000 more
| Finally Miss Blount, having asked fol-
results, received a check which the
bank returned marked account
| closed"
Then the Leslie woman began op-
Grating on Mrs. Stokes. She told the
same tale about Morgan, and got first
S2,500 from her. Then she secured
| $4,000 more, promising 500 per cent
| return i'm seven months. Finally this
game fiattened out
When she was arraigned In police
court ]. Pierpont Morgan was placed
| upon the witness stand.
"DO you know Mrs. Leslie?" asked
! Mr.. Sims the public prosecutor.
mot so far as | can remember
| answered Mr.. Morgan He also de-
MED all knowledge of any financla
| dealings with her
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-07-29
DYING GENERAL HAS
BEEN PRISONER
FOR YEARS
Recommended For Bravery
After Arrest on Field
of Battle.

Worcester, Mass, July 29.-Gen-
eral Josiah Pickett. So years of age,
and a veteran of the Civil war, is said
to be dying here. He is technically
a military prisoner.
At the battle of Cold Harbor, when
colonel of the 25th Massachusetts,
regiment, in a fit Of anger, he replied
roughly to General Stannard, his SUI
perior. who placed him under arrest
and took his sword.
The record of the arrest was never
changed though General Pickett
was commended by General STAN
nard for valor on the field, and Pic
kett declares that he will die under
arrest.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-07-29
RATION BOY KILLED
BY RUNAWAY CAR

Raton. y. NJ, July 29.-(Speciai.)
AT the Santa Fe coal chutes here
yesterday, a heavy cable used in pull
ing up and holding cars while they
are unloaded, suddenly broke, per-
hitting the car TO slide back down
the chute. A native boy, who was
standing on the track near the chute,
was struck by the ear and killed.
The runaway car struck his body
while running at a high rate OF speed
and he was badly mangled
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-07-29
MOTHER SAVES SONS
FROM BURNING HOUSE.

Denver, COI0- July 29.-Ihr0ugn
smoke and flame Mrs Emma Halo
wei. 963 South Ninth street, last
night carried 10 safety her two sons,
Darrell. aged 8. and Everett. aged ).
both Of whom We're confined to their
home with typhoid fever when fire
destroyed the house.
Mrs. HallOwell succeeded i'm saving
the lives of her sick children only
through the most heroic efforts.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-07-29
BUSINESS SUSPENDED
DURING FUNERAL.

Ottumwa, Ia, July 29.-The funer-
al Of \. w. Lee. president of the Lee
Newspaper Syndicate, took place to-
day AS a tribute all the business
houses in Ottumwa suspended for one
hour during the obsequies.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-07-29
EDITORS SEE INCREASE
OF PROSPERITY
IN TRADE
Optimistic Views OF Financial
Men on Present Money
Situation.

New York, July 29.-The Times
today published the opinions of a
score or more Of the editors of trade
publications on the actual trade con-
ditiOns and outlook. The opinions
are almost unanimously optimistic.
Trade authorities see in the outlook
a continuation and even an increase,
OF the prosperity which the country
is enjoying. Scarcity i'm the money
markets is admitted but even this
factor is quoted as an evidence Of
business activity.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-07-29
ANOTHER BABY GIRL
STABBED IN BERLIN.

Berlin, July 29.-Another gin
baby. it is reported was stabbed to-
day in Schoenhauser Alice, a crowded
working peoples district.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1907-07-29
WAS FORMER PARTNER
OF SENATOR CLARK

Amsterdam, y. Y, July 29.-Wlll-
lam II. Kenyon, twice mayor Of
Butte, Mont, chairman of the demo-
cratic state central committee of that
state, and for many years a partner
of Senator w. A. Clark, died at his
home near here today, after an hours
Illness of acute indigestion, aged 67.
PRESIDENT APPOINTS
DENISON POSTMASTER.
Oyster Bay, July 29.-President
Roosevelt today appointed w. J..
Scott postmaster at Denison, Texas.