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The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-23
DOWN
SHAFT AND
MAY DIE
Prudential Co. Porter. AxeI
Lang, Unconscious After
80 Foot Fall.

Someone's carelessness in leaving a gate
to the freight elevator shaft of the north
west Prudential building. in Bank street
open today, may cause Axel Lang, of 4SC
Bergen street. his life. He is now in St
Michaels Hospital in critical condition,
having fallen down the open Shaft from
the third floor to the basement. Just who
is to blame for leaving the gate open can
not be determined as yet.
Lang, who has been employed as porter
in the printing department OF the Pru-
Dental insurance Company for two months,
was working on the fourth floor today
about 11:30. It is his duty to lift cases on
to the freight elevator. He went from the
elevator where he was working for a
short time, and during his absence some
one rang the bell on the freight elevator,
and another employee, II is stated started
for the basement on it, neglecting to close
the gate between the floor and the shaft.
Lang returned to his duty aud walked
straight over to the shaft, failing TO
notice that the gate was opened No one
saw Lang when he dropped down the
shaft He fell a distance of over thirty
feet. and was unconscious on the top OF
tho freight elevator when fellow work
men found him.
The man was hurried to ST. Miehaers
Hospital in the ambulance where little
hope is entertained for his recovery. Lang
sustained compound fracture of The
Jaw, and three ribs on the right side were
broken. one of which pierced his right
lung.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-23
ON
HOMEWARD
JOURNEY
Brief Stops in Virginia,
Where Picturesque Epi-
SOdeS Come About.

ROANOKE. Va, Oct 23.--President
Roosevelt rose with the sun on this, the
last day of his twenty-four days outing.
and when Roanoke was reached, at s
o'clock, he had been standing for three
quarters OF an hour on the rear platform
Of his private car contemplating the va
ried coIors presented by the foliage on the
hlllsides, which was sufficiently beautiful
to call from the chief executive many ex-
CARNATIONS of admiration.
A large crowd was waiting for him at
this point, and the President was greeted
with a cheer as his train pulled into the
station, but by some misunderstanding
the train failed to stop.
Seeing the disappointment Of the people,
which was SO plAlnly written on their faces.
the President requested that the train be
backed so that he could make brief talk.
While this was beirg done gentleman
drove by in buggy with two little girls.
One OF them shouted; Il am going 70
school"
That's the thing responded the Presi,
dent, eIhat is what my little one is do
I ing
A gentleman rushed up and gave his
name as the President extended his hand.
Il was major In the Second Virginia"
80 glad to sec you. said the President.
''Shake again"
When the station was reached second
time there was renewal of the cheering
and the President proceeded with mis- talk,
expressing his satisfaction at again being
in the Old Dominion. He then told OF
his recent trip and said he had nowhere
observed more evidence of prosperity than
he had found here In the Piedmont sec
ton. He advised the people to hold for
high ideals Of citizenship and while he
was still speaking the train pulled out for
Washington.
DYNCHBURG, Va. Oct. 23.-President
Roosevelt arrived here at 10 o'clock this
morning and found awaiting him at the
station about one thousand persons. All
of them cheered Justify and many waved
hats. handkerchiefs and flags He spoke
briefly from his ear platform. In his
speech he again expressed his pleasure
over the fact that he was nearing home,
saying at the same time that his excursion
had been eminently satisfactory in the ac-
complishment Of all of its objects He
spoke of Virginia ''as the mother of
States. the elder sister of the other States. .
Speaking Of bis feast on game In the cane
brakes, he said: They were all good. in
cluding the 'possom."
Saying that he was going back to his
work, he declared that work to be different
only In degree from. that OF the private
Individual He was introduced by Colonel
L. S. Brown. general agent Of the South
ern Railway.
Just before the train left Roanoke the
President espied a boy crawling under the
car and yelling Justify for someone 10
have him rescued he succeeded in having
the youngster dragged out just before the
wheels began to revoly
The train left here over the Southern
Railway at 1920 a. M, after seven
minute stop, during which time 1t was
transferred from the Norfolk and Western
to the Southern.
MONROE. Va, Oct. 23.-President Roose-
veits train passed here at 1O:4S o'clock
this forenoon on time. 1t is due to arrive
IN Washington at 4 p. m.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-23
NEWARK BANKS
ARE INNOWAY
AFFECTED
Financial Institutions in
This City Are All in
Splendid Condition.

Presidents of the largest of the local
national banks and trust companies said
today that Newark is not affected by the
troubles in New York banks and trust
companies. as the local financial institu-
tions here do not make loans to New
York or other outside concerns.
They take care Of the Newark and Es-
sex County manufacturers and merchants
and other business men, principally those
in Newark, who deposit their money in
any bank and trust companies, and do
not draw it out except when they must
Use 1t In business.
Therefore. when the local business men
want to borrow money for their business,
they can always get 1t from the banks and
trust companies on good security. Nearly
all the directors OF the local financial in
stitutions are local business men also, and
they attend the meetings of boards of
directors of banks and trust companies
regularly and look after the interests of
deposltors as they do after their own
affairs The assets of these financial in
stitutions are made up mainly of local
mortgages and other good securities.
The total amount OF the deposits in the
Newark banks and trust companies is much
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The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-23
TO VOTE ON PUBLIC
LIBRARY AT ELECTION.
Caldwell Borough Council Decides to
Put Change of Control of Library
Up to the People.

The special library committee of the
Caldwell Borough Council reported to that
body last night that the public library,
now located at the public school and con-
sisting of 1000 Volumes should be taken
over by the borough. The report was ac-
ccpted, and 1t was voted to place on the
regular ballot at the coming election the
two propositions. For a public library
and Against a public library"
An ordinance to establish grade in
Foresa Avenue, from Hatfield TO Harrison
streets was passed on first reading. a
petition TO grade sidewalks on the east side
of Mountain avenue, from Old road to the
borough line, was received, and grade
stakes will be placed by the engineer. The
clerk is to notify the property owners TO
start the work within tweny days. The
opening Of bids for the tagging Of Gould
place was extended till November 4
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-23
FAMOUS RESTAURANT
PROPRIETOR FOUND DEAD.
Lieutenant James F. Mcmahon. Who
Saw Active Duty in Cuba, Vic
tim of Heart Disease.

NEW YORK. Oct. 23.--Many actors OF
the old school, and scores Of other friends,
today mourn the death of James Francis
Mcmahon. whose restaurant at Az Sixth
avenue has been famous for years. Mr..
Mcmahon YVES found dead by his brother.
Joseph Mcmahon, at Corona, l.. l., where
he tad a country place. He lived there
alone.
lie went down TO Corona on Monday.
and as he did not appear at the restaurant
Yesterday his brother became anxious.
The restaurant man was found lying, fully
dressed. on the floor, and doctors said heart
disease probably killed him.
Mr.. MeMahon's eating place was for
long the meeting room OF the Actors Club.
He was a Spanish American war veteran.
a lieutenant in Company II, Seyenty-frst
Regiment. HIS wife and a daughter sur
vive him. The funeral will be on Friday.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-23
TRIES TO KILL
POLICEMAN;
FIGHTS
Sweeney's Club Knocks
Weapon From Mans Hand.
Is OVerpOWered.

Policeman Joseph Sweeney, of the
Fifth Precinct police station, had what
he declares to be the narrowest escape
from death in the thirty-two years he
has been a member of the Newark
police department yesterday afternoon.
That he is alive today he attributes to
fortunate mistake, made by Cerva
Brino CASPER. 2S years old, who lives
in Mulberry street. who tried to shoot
him while being arrested.
CASPER drew a loaded revolver from
his right sleeve and pointed 1t into the
policeman's face. Caspier attempted to
press the trigger, but his thumb was
on the trigger guard instead. and be-
fore he could rectify the fortunate
mistake a blow from Sweeney's stick
knocked the gun from his hand. A
struggle ensued, but the policeman
managed to get possession of the re-
volver.
Sweeney was patroling his beat about
4:30 o'clock when a citizen ran up to
him and said big Russian WAS exhib-
iting a loaded revolver in Warren
street, near Norris avenue. The po-
iliceman hurried to the corner and saw
Caspier across the street. His right
arm hung full length at his side. lie
was pointed out as tue man WHO Hdu
drawn the revolver several times in
| Warren street.
| Sweeney went across the street and
up to the man. who is over six feet
tall and weighs nearly 200 pounds, and
! placed him under arrest.
While trying to take his prisoner to
the patrol box to ring up the wagon.
Caspier tried to get away. During the
struggle he bit Sweeney in the right
hand, but the policeman hung to his
prisoner, and with the assistance of a
citizen. finally landed him in the station
house. Later Sweeney had his wound
cauterized at the City Hospital.
The revolver, still cooked. was turnsd
over to Desk Sergeant Cosgrove. and
wher CASPER was searched box of
fifty cartridges and pocketknife was
found on him.
CASPER this morning was arraigned
in the Second Precinct Police Court
before Judge Herr. charged with car
rying concealed weapons. He was held
in $1,000 bail to await the action of
the Grand Jury.
Policeman Sweeney was instructed to
see Police Chief Corbitt and have an
additional charge of assault with intent
to kill preferred against the prisoner.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-23
PITTSBURG
Financial Straits of West
inghOuse Companies
the Cause.
TOO MUCH PROSPERITY
More Business to Attend to
Than the Capital at Com
mand Enabled Concerns to
Handle--TrOuble Declared
to Be Temporary.

PITTSBURG, Oct 23.-Pittsburg
financial circles were thrown into an
uproar at the opening of business to-
day when Secretary C. j. Holman made
the following announcement:
''At the request of the Pittsburg
Clearing House, and at the suggestion
of the members and board of directors,
the Pittsburg Stock Exchange has been
closed for the day."
Immediately following this President
r. c. Hall issued statement reading
as follows:
1.-The Security Investment Company
finds itself involved. This will neces-
state a temporary suspension or re-
ceivership of the Westinghouse Elec-
trio and Manufacturing Company, the
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The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-23
SLAYER KILLS SELF.
Man Shoots Down Woman Who Wouldn't
Desert Husband.

CLEVELAND, o., Oct. 2S.--What will
result in triple tragedy was enacted
in house on Buckeye road in the
southeastern part of the city last night
Two men are dead and q woman is
fatally wounded. The shooting occurred
in the home of the woman. and one of
the dead men is her husband, while
tho other is the triple slayer. who shot
the woman and her husband after the
woman had refused to leave the latter
to elope with him. The murderer. after
shooting the other two. turned the
weapon upon himself.
The slayer was Michael Szekeley, "A
years old who recently came here from
Buffalo, and the other parties to the
tragedy were Freeman Burray, 81 years
old. and his wife. The hospital Off
ciais say the woman is dying. She told
them that she eloped. with Szekeley
some time ago, and lived with him in
small town near Buffalo. but had de-
serted him to return to her husband.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-23
NEW YORK
Run Now Under Way on
Trust Company of
America.
EXPECT TO PULL THROUGH
Crowds at KnickerbOcker Told
by Police Captain that it
Would Not Resume Today.
Secretary CortelyOu at
Sub. Treasury Early.
EXPECT TOPULL THROUGH

NEW YORK, Oct. 23.-Lines of peo-
pie began to gather early today in
front of the doors of both the Trust
Company of America and the Knicker~
booker Trust Company. AT 10 o'clock
there were from 100 to 150 persons at
the main banking office of the Trust
Company of America at 43 Wall street,
and at the same time there was a
crowd of between 300 and 400 persons
extending for more than block from
the Fifth avenue and Thirty-fourth
street office of the Knickerbocker Trust
Company.
In the corridors of the Office of the
Trust Company of America there were
800 persons when the hour for beginning
business arrived. 1t was almost i'm
possible for any more to enter. Presi-
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The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-23
CHARGE ROBE THEFT.
Police Find Nan Wrapped in Them and
Sound Asleep.

Richard Watson, ~ years old. OF l0s Mar
ket street. became sleepy last night, and
being long way from home went to the
stable of his former employer. Joseph Dom
nelly, at S01 North Thr eenth street, and
purloined two horse blankets, Il Is al
legged. DonneIly saw the man going away
with the blankets and Informed Police
man Bauer, Of the Fifth Precinct police
station. An hour later Watson was found
sleeping soundly in vacant room next to
the stable with the blankets over him.
In the Second Precinct Police Court to-
day he pleaded not guilty to petit larceny
and was held in 500 bail to await the acs
tion Of the Grand jury.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-23
SIGNS MERGER ORDER
FORMAL ACTION PUTS 1T UP
TO STOCKHOLDERS.
Modifes Injunction in Connection with
Consolidation of Leather
Interests.

In the presence of counsel represent
ing the complaining stockholders of the
United States Leather Company and
the Central Leather Company, Vice
Chancellor Emery today signed the
formal order modifying the injunction
granted last spring. BY its terms the
order signed today directs the new
merger agreement to be submitted to
the vote of the stockholders of both
corporations after legal notice of such
meeting shall have been duly given.
The order follows the decree of the
court issued last Saturday. The APP
plication for cost of the suit made by
counsel for the complainants was al
lowed by the court.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-23
LOCKED UP CHARGED
WITH BEING F0RGER.
Young Schmidt Unable to Give securs
ity--Boss Painter Accuses
Him.

Harry Schmidt. Is years old, of 800 South
Sixth street who was arrested by Plain-
clothesmen Kaas and Sebold in Livingston
street yesterday on charge Of forging q
check made by Louis Sigel. boss painter,
OF 81 Bedford street. was arraigned III the
Fourth Precinct Police Court today and
was held in default of 81 900 bail to await
the action Of the Grand Jury
The complaint sets forth that the check
which was drawn on the West Side Trust
Company. was for SIS, and bore the In
dorsement of Henry Isenburg, Louis Sigei.
Henry Stein aud John Schmidt. the latter
being tho signature of the defendant, who
used hIs brothers name. G
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-23
TWO YOUNG MEN IN A FIX.

Charles Lester 81 years old, and John
McKenna, same age, arrested by Detec-
tive Sergeant CORDIALLY yesterday, were
arraigned in the Fourth Precinct Police
Court today on charge of stealing a
rubber tired runabout owned by Charles
Bender of 104 Grove street. Both were
held in default of $500 bail to await the
action OF the Grand Jury.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-23
THROWN FROM CAR
WOMAN LAY INSENSiBLE IN
STREET.
Elizabeth Glasgow's Injuries Due, She
Says, to Starting Of Trolley Before
She Had Alighted.

Miss Elizabeth Glasgow. OF 5s5 North
Seventh street. this city, was badly hurt
shortly before 10 o'clock last night.
while alighting from westbound car
No. 1919 of the Bloomfield avenue troll.
ley line. The accident happened be-
tween Seventh and Eighth streets. It
is claimed that the car started before
she could step on Miss Glasgow was
thrown violently backward and struck
on her head. Miss Glasgow was rem
dered unconscious and received a bad
scalp wound She was assisted to her
home. where she was attended by DR..
Albano.
The name of the conductor OF the car
is Costello, and the motorman's name is
Cronk- Miss Glasgow's injuries are
said to be of a serious nature.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-23
ERIE TRAINS COLLIDE; ONE KILLED

MARION, O.. Oct 23.--Westbound Erie
passenger train No. IS and eastbound
freight No. 36 colided last night three
miles west OF this city. the result OF a mis-
understanding Of orders. William Hooster.
aged S. OF this city. a machinist, was in
stantly killed. William Carpenter a
travelling salesman OF Philadelphia. was
injured Internally, but may recover Sew
eral others, including Agnes Baker, Of
Lima. were cut by broken glass.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-23
LEGS OFF TO LIVE
BRAKEMAN HURT WHILE
MAKING COUPLING.
Eugene Regan, Newarker, Rushed to
Hospital, Where They Decide
on Amputation.

Eugene Regan, % years old, of 1871
Sherman avenue. employed as brake
man at the Waserly freight yards. had
both feet bally crushed last night
while fixing the couplings on two
freight cars.
Regain was taken to st. Michael s
Hospital where it was found today
that in order TO save his life both legs
above the ankles had to be amputated.
Regan was resting comfortably this
afternoon. with a good chance of re-
covery.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-23
POLITICIAN BREAKS LEG.

Paul Reckmuelor, Republican leader of
the Seventh Ward, is confined to his home
by broken leg.
Monday night there was a campaign
meeting at his hall. at Summit street and
Sussex avenue He was busy straighten-
ing out matters after the meeting. While
thus engaged he fell and broke his leg.
Dr. William Gauch, of High and James
streets, Is attending the G. O. P. leader,
who will be unable 10 get around for
several weeks.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-23
HELD AS SUSPECT FOR
MONTCLAlR R0BBERIES.
Pittsburger at Headquarters and Town
Authorities Are Advised of
Action.

John D. Nolan. SO years old, who
claims to hail from Pittsburg. is under
arrest at police headquarters here OH
suspicion of being concerned in several
recent robberies in Montclair He was
picked up In "Murderers' Row." in
Mulberry street. last night by Detec-
tive Sergeants Fohs and Farrell
The Montclair authorities have been
notified.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-23
MAY BE WITH SISTER.
Lillian Ross's Mother Believes Missing
Girl Is in New York.

Nothing has yet been seen or heard
of Lillian Ross. the 17-year-old girl,
who left her home, 1914 Belmont avenue.
last Saturday. When seen today the
girls mother said that she thought it
likely that the girl was with a married
sister, Mrs. Pauline Kelly, who moved
from the East Side in New York to
Harlem last week. Mrs. Ross said that
Mrs Kelly was to see her last week
and told her at the time where she was
going to move. but she failed to re-
member the address.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-23

NOTICE TO TAxPAYERs.
The following oficlal notice has been is

The following official notice has been is
sued;
Notice 20 Taxpayers.
Taxes for the year 1907 are payable at
my Office from October 81. 1907.
II you have not received tax bill on or
before that date, duplicates can be OBJ
tained il the of5ce OF the Board Of ASS
sessment and Revision Of Taxes, main
floor. City Hall
Failure to receive bill will in no wise
remove the obligation from the party as
seesed. ROBERT L. ROSS,
Adv. Receiver.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21
ONE SECRETARY WILL
SERVE AT BOTH TRACKS
President of American Turf Associa-
tlon Says That New Orleans Will
Have Single Handicapped
to Do Work
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
LOUISVILLE, KY, July 20.-Colonel
Matt j. Winn, president of the American
Turf association, impaired important in
formation this afternoon concerning rae
ing in New Orleans, which opens Satur+
day, November %, at City park, and ends
on Saturday, April II, at fair grounds.
Here is the personnel of the executive
committee, which will within ten days
name the officials who will preside at
both tracks every two weeks:
For Fair grounds-Mr. Harrison, Bud
Renaud and Alexander Brewster.
For City park-D. H. Barnes, s. P.
Hazelipp and Mr. Longshore
At this time this committee is consid-
ering the availability of different indi-
viduals. This much Is known now, that
one presiding judge will come from the
east and one presiding judge will come
from the west One racing secretary will
do the handicapping for both tracks.
While 1t Is reasonably certain that
Colonel Winn will be the manager of
each track, the matter has not reached a
point to justify an official announcement.
Robert E. Hughes, secretary of the
Kentucky state fair, which is negotiating
for the purchase of Douglas park, and
which will give a fair there beginning
September 16 and lasting one week, said
1.-The racing at the fair will consist of
one running, one trotting aud one pacing
race. There will be no pool selling"