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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-01-10
ENvELOPED IN
MOLTEN METAL
Seven Men Killed and Il
Injured by Explosion Of
Steel Furnace

PITTSBURG, Pa, Jan. 1o.--As a
result of last nights explosion of
motion steel at the Jones & L.aughlin
company, the charred trunks of seven
men are at the morgue and twelve
badly burned and crippled foreigners
are in the hospital of whom three will
probably die.
Anxious workers are still digging in
the mass of steel and cinders for the
bodies Of seevral other men who are
still missing.
The morgue is besieged by relatives
of the unfortunates. The bodies were
terribly burned apd are almost un-
recognizable.
The financial loss will exceed con-
siderably $4,000.
Gas Causes Explosion.
The explosion was caused by gas
that had accumulated at the base of
the furnaces became ignited In the
resulting explosion tons of molten
metal was showered around the fur
mace for radius of 40 feet, over
whelming in a fiery food those VINO
were killed end injured.
The scenes about the entrance to
the mill were pathetic when the FAM
lilies Of the victims learned OF the dis
aster. Women, men and children
gathered before the gate and made
frantic efforts to gain admittance.,
Several Of the frenzied women rush.
ed upon the officers and tried to fight
their way into the the mill Children
ran through streets crying that "father
is dead"
Later It became necessary to call
additional police to forcibly escort the
women and children to their homes
Company WithhoIds information.
The offcials at the mills refused to
allow anyone to enter the yard where
the furnace is located, information
was refused to newspaper men. the
officials saying that later they might
issue a statement. A heavy guard OF
foreign workmen was placed at the
yard entrance and even the police
were powerless.
y s. 1T
Charles Bennett, yard brakeman.
who was passing near the furnace on
freight train when the explosion oc-
CURED, gave graphic description OF
the disaster
Our train was right near, the fur-
mace" said Burnett ''and when the
metal poured out Of the furnace over
ground, saw the men running for a
place of safety.
EnveIoped in Molten Metal.
ITO the right of the furnace was
party Of ten men, all of them running
wildly and their clothes mass or
flames. Apparently some OF them had
been injured when the explosion oc-
CURED. as they could hardly run ana
several Of them tripped and. fell.
The hot metal ran over them in q
moment. Just at this time, second
explosion occurred and again looked
to the right Of the furnace for the
men. but could not see any OF them
and believe all were burned to death.
my train was in the path Of the
metal and was compelled to uncouple
the train and signal the engineer 70
/ pull ahead"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-01-10

The Elks will meet this evening for
the purpose of initiating 20 new mem-
bers.
Robert Anderson, who has been in
the city for several days, left this aft
ernoon for his home at Kooskia.
H. F. Lewis returned to Nez Perce
this afternoon after short visit in
the city.
Attorney A. H. Oversmith and wife
returned to Troy this morning. Mr..
oversmith has had a case in the pro-
bate court, here for the last few days,
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-01-10
LOCAL BRIEFS.

The funeral of John Richardson,
who was found dead in bed, took place
from the vassar undertaking parlors
at o'clock this afternoon.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-01-10

Those interested in organizing a
local Y. NJ. c. A. are circulating SUBJ
scription cards. the money to be used
to further the project.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-01-10

An extra stove has, been placed in
the M. E. church to keep the edifice
warmer during the afternoon and eve.
ming meetings being held there by
vangelist C. r. Haudenschield Of
Chicago.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-01-10
CALLOpS CAST
SHADOW Ger 'EM
Nrs Meyers and F.Hottoman
Under Sentence to Die
Today


= an appeal is taken to the United
states supreme court at Washington.
B C., Mrs. Aggie Meyers and Frank
hoffman, viii be hanged today for
,rurdering the husband Of the woman.
The safe supreme court has denied
the application for 2 writ Of habeas
cor,us. An,appeal for clemency, COM
mutation Of sentence to life imprison-
ment has been made to the governor.
In event he should not act, 1t is said
an effort will be made to take the
cases into the United States court.
History Of the Crime.
Mrs. Aggie Meyers and Frank Hott-
man were convicted Of the murder Of
the woman's husband. Clarence Mey-
ers, in Kansas City. May IL. 1904.
Meyers was an honest. sturdy young
man, in every way the superior Of
Hoffman, with whom Mrs. Meyers was
Infatuated.
After their relations ssd gone on
for some time Mrz. Meyers conceived
the idea Of putting her husband out OF
the way. To this end she conspired
with Hoffman. They finally fixed
upon the night Of May II to do the
deed.
On the fatal night Hoffman called
at the Meyers home. taking with him
! butt end of a billiard cue with which
to commit the murder. while the
two talked over the plans for the crime
Meyers was asleep N an adjoining
room. 8 CIV
Strikes Man While slsspirs.
Stealing softly into the room. Holt
nan approached the sleeping man.,
raised the bludgeon ana with terrible
force struck the helpless man in the
lace. The blow was ineffective in its
purpose, however, for the victim lurch-
ID, half rolled from the bed and grap-
pied with his assailant
straining IN an unequal contest with
pc powerful man seeking to accom-
Plish his death. Meyers. weak and
ainting from the loss OF blood and
tunned by the blow he had received.
vas soon powerless in Hottman's
rasp.
Cuts Husband Fourteen Times.
AS soon as Mrs. Meyers saw her
husband helpless in the arms Of her
Paramour she seized razor and
commenced her fiendish hacking at
he helpless mans throat. not stop
ping until he was unconscious and APP
Parently dead.
Altogether the woman cut IL gashes
her husbands neck.
When the anger OF the woman had
cen appeased and gorged by the sight
blood, Hoffman lifted the dying man
the bed. Then with the groans Of
y murdered man ringing in his ears
40 his mind rejecting the scene OF
ood and crime. Hoffman deserted his
'stress and fled to the far wsst. De-
|ctives traced him to Denver ana mn
y to walla walla. where he vas ar
Fsted.
Hoffman Makes Confession.
N the meantime Mrs. Meyers had
fen arrested and dismissed several
mes for lack Of evidences Hoffman
o'ested innocence at the time Of his
rest but later he made full con-
's'on Of the crime.
After Hottman's confession. Mrs
ssers as again arrested The pail
sN tried separately. Hoffman wal
seoily convicted and given the death
Rnalty,
ins case of Mrs. Meyers was CON.
'osd half dozen times. The fna
u'ct was the same ~ In the cas-.
Hoffman.
Hnfl =
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-01-10
SEEK 70 CHECK
ExTRAvACAACE
Petitions Being Circulated
to Organize a County
Taxpayers League

Petitions are being circulated for
signers looking to the organisation of
a taxation league in Nez Perce county,
which Will have for its object the Sc.
curing a more judicious expenditure
OF public moneys. After a sufficient
number OF signers have been secured.
there will be public meeting at which
. permanent Organization win be ef-
fected. The petition follows:
Eve, the undersigned taxpayers Of
Nez Perce county. Idaho, hereby asso-
ciate ourselves together into an or
ganlsation. which shall be known as
the Taxpayers League Of Nez Perce
County. Idaho The purposes for
which this organiatizon Is created are:
'F'irst. to ascertain by careful cam
vass the actual wishes Of majority
OF the taxpayers relative to ASSESS
ments, public improvements. etc, and
to see that ali monies raised by tax
alton are judiciously and economical
lly expended.
Put Stop 10 Waste.
Second, to foster and promote pub
lie Improvements under proper re-
strlctions and safeguards, always hav-
Ing In mind, however. the interest OF
the taxpayer and see that he gets
value received Tor all monies expend-
ed In such improvements.
-Third. to resist II necessary by le-
\ gal methods my and all useless waste
full ana lnjndlcious or untimely meas.
ures that may tend to continue thu
Iruino0s tax rate now prevailing espe'
ciaIry that Of the city Of Lewiston
which said rate is now driving capita
Ifrom our midst and II continued VII
tulkimafsly ruin our city.
il sVourth. to raise and maintain FUND
/ 70 deekay me necessary expenses Q
jsAin. asssctatiop and 70 make effectiv
tks ob,scts of The .asne.s
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
DEMOCRATS AGREE
ON EXCISE MEASURE

TRENTON, Mar. 2S:-The demo
Gratis finally got into caucus yester-
day afternoon and decided to make
the Silzer-Klenert excise bill a eau
Gus measure. Mr.. Morris, who has
been opposing any change in the
Bishops act, did not leave the eau
Gus, but it is believed he will vote
against the Silzer-Klenert measure.
This bill proposes to reduce license
fees, permit secluded bars on Sun
days and eliminates all of the most
stringent features of the Bishops
act.
1t will be called for vote either to-
day or early next week. 1t is not be-
lieved that it will be passed, for sew
eral of the democrats who refused to
vote for the Blohm open Sunday bill
are also opposed to this measure. The
republicans are pledged to stand by
the Bishops act.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28

"A horse hitched TO "a light de.
livery wagon belonging to C. A. Han
sen, a baker, of Market street. be-
came stricken with blind staggers on
Hartford street yesterday afternoon.
The Federation of Jewish Socie-
ties will meet tonight III the Raritan
Club rooms in High street.
Joseph Loder has purchased
three buildings in Cortlandt street.
near Hall avenue. This property was
formerly owned by Joseph Klein.
The annual meeting of Braga.
Singing Society is scheduled for to-
night in Braga hall. The annual re-
ports of the society will be heard, and
the annual election of officers will
take place..
The water department is replac-
ing a hydrant today on Fayette street
near Willock's lane.
"A meeting of the vestry of st.
Peters Episcopal church will be held
at the ~rectory in Rector street at Sis
O'Clock tonight.
The Lathers' Union held a semi
monthly meeting last night in Union
hall.
A meeting of the officers and the
board of trustees and all interested
in the Home for the Aged will be
held at the home of v. Christofferson,
81 Market street, next Thursday
night, April 4, at s o'clock.
-The ladies of the First Presby-
terrain church of this city will leave.
here on the S:15 o'clock trolley car
from the Smith street switch for the
P~resbyterial meeting 10 be held at
Railway Friday.
Manager Bran, of the National
baseball club, has called two meet
ings to be held at Bohnsack's Tavern
Cafe tonight and tomorrow night at
s O'Clock.
"Middlesex Council, Junior Order
American Mechanics, held a meeting
in the Jefferson building last night.
Morris Shumsky, of State street,
has had plans prepared for a building:
at Market and South First streets.
=Po Ambo Tribe, Red Men, will
hold a pow-wow in their rooms to-
night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
DICKINSON TO
SUE FOR LIBEL
Governor POstpOnes Appointment
To Investigate the Charges
Made By Mayor Pagan.

TRENTON, Mar. 2S:-Governor
Stokes announced last night that he
would not name a successor to Col
onel Samuel ID. Dickinson, of Jersey
City. as secretary of state. until next
Monday. The senate will meet at 2
o'clock Monday afternoon instead of
the usual Monday hour of s o'clock
in the evening, so as to receive the
nomination and prevent the Depart
ment of State from being closed for
an entire day. Under this arrange
ment but little more than half a day
! will be lost.
Under the constitution the secre-
tary of state does not hold over until
his successor is named, and the term
of Colonel Dickinson expires with the
end of the present month. The rea-
son for delaying the matter is to give
the governor an opportunity TO have
sifted the formal charges that have
been made against Colonel Dickinson
by Mayor Mark NJ. Pagan, of Jersey
City.
Among other things it is asserted
that Colonel Dickinson has not been
a resident of the state for many
years, but has maintained a home in
New York city and kept a mere vot-
ing residence in New Jersey. Other
charges made by the mayor are to
the effect that Colonel Dickinson has
been interested in corporation legis-
lation and that he has been guilty of
aiding the democrats in various cam
paigns.
The governor has asked Colonel
Dickinson to explain these and other
charges. Colonel Dickinson has de-
MED the assertions of Mayor Pagan
will be asked to produce documentary
evidence of his charges. This the
mayor says he is prepared to do.
The governor called the republican
members of the state into conference
yesterday afternoon in order to dis
3uss the situation with them. The
senator's declined to assume RESPONSE
bility for the matter, leaving it en-
.irely in the hands of the governor.
Under the constitution the appoint
ment is made with the advice and
consent of the senate" County Clerk
John Rotterdam, Sheriff John c.
Kaiser, Police Commissioner John
Mitchell and Samuel Renner, all Hud-
son county machine politicians, visit
ed the governor to urge the reap
pointment of Colonel Dickinson. I'm
der the leadership of Colonel Joseph
Frelinghuysen, the republican men,
bers of the senate are quietly aiding
the move to prevent the reappoint-
ment of Colonel Dickinson. The SEN
ators want Senator Wakelee, of Ber-
gen, named TO the place.
Colonel Dickinson announced last
night that he had retained Edward
Robert Walker, of this city, to insti-
tute libel proceedings in the Supreme
Court against Mayor Pagan, and also
that criminal proceedings would be
instituted against him in this county,
it being here that the alleged sland-
erous statements were made.
The colonel has also written a let
ter to Governor Stokes, denying spe-
officially the various charges and inu-
endos. The libel suit against the
mayor will be commenced today. The
colonel declares that the Pagan
charges are false and are the work of
his political enemies.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
THE TALE OF A GERM.

The sky was bleak and cold n gray,
When forth a grip germ came to stray.
A snow pile lay
Within his way,
So in he climbed, with feelings CAV.
"What bliss is this he cried in glee;
This is the very place for me.
All mug I'll be
And fancy free
? Until a sign of thaw / see."
Then he remained, and, by the way,
He reared large families, so they say.
No shovel's play
Brought him dismay.
No streets were cleaned They let lin
stay.
We let him stay, although we see
Pneumonia, stalking grim and free.
My landlord. he
Would never be
Thus chary of evicting me.
Washington Star.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28

How beautiful is the snow!" he
said. so white. so pure. so univer-
sal! 1t falls alike on rich and poor.
1t turns the beggar's howell to a dream
of g~listening beauty, it
But just then a SNOWFALL caught
him under the ear and a half-ton of
the same material fell from a cornice
and lodged between his collar and
his neck.
And he spake no more.-Judge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
Cutting villa AbIaxe.

TUNED0 PARK, y. Y, March 2S.-
The Cutting villa, owned by II. Fulton
Cutting of New York. who spends the
greater part of the year here, was
damaged TO the extent of several thou
sand dollars by fire. which started in
the attic. The greater portion of the
roof was burned off. The contents of
the villa were saved by the firemen,
with little damage to the costly tapes
tries. rugs and paintings. which were
carried out on the lawn.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
HER A
PIANO

You can't find anything
better, whether that cher be
a wife, daughter or sweet
heart. The only question is,
what sort of a piano. We
have pianos that are the re-
suit of years of experience in
piano making; instruments
which have made their MAX
ers famous. They cost little
more than inferior instru-
ments-in the end they are
UNNECESSARILY cheaper. Don't
buy cher the piano until
you have seen ours.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
LEGISLATIVE
RECESS FIXED.
Likely to Adjourn April II TO
Meet Again June IS to Clean
Up The Business.

TRENTON, Mar. 2S:-Termina-
ton of the present session of the leg
islature, in so far as the transaction
of new business is concerned, is likely
to be reached Friday, April ~; al
though not in the nature of a sine die
adjournment. According to the plan
now under consideration the legis'
lature will then take a recess until
Tuesday, June /, at which time the
lawmakers will return for a day tC
correct any mistakes that may have
been overlooked in the rush of the
closing hours. Incidentally this will
give the lawmakers opportunity to
pass over the governors veto any
measure that the governor may have
failed to indorse.
The governor and the joint com
mittee recently appointed to consider
adjournment met for an hour yester-
day to discuss the situation. The
members of the committe are: Sena-
tors Hillery and Frelinghuysen, re-
publicans; and Cornish, democrat,
and Assemblymen Alexander and
Lane, democrats, and Perkins, re-
publican.
Assemblyman Alexander took a
stand in favor of a recess. The idea
was also favored by the governor, but
when it came to a vote in the joint
committee it was lost, all of the re-
publicans and Senator Cornish vot-
ing against it. Being unable to reach
an agreement, the committee decided
to report the two dates to the legis-
lature and to let the members of the
two houses fight out the matter to
their own satisfaction.
When the report of the committee
conference was made public there
was much dissatisfaction among the
democrats because the plan of AS.
semblyman Alexander had not been
adopted. The democrats of the house
accordingly decided to take the mat
ter in their own hands and yester-
day afternoon a caucus was held with
the result of united action for a re-
cess until June IS, instead of sine die
adjournment April ~.
OOuUI6IWlSe W the SSllSIdl luGd vi
ending the legislative session is a
novel proposition advanced by AS
s%emblyman Daab, of Hudson county
yesterday. He did not present his
idea before the lawmakers in any for
NAL way, but discussed it privately
with several members and aroused
considerable interest in the scheme.
Mr.. Daab's plan is to amend the con-
stitution so as to permit the legis-
lature to sit throughout the year,
with regular weekly or b~i-weekly
meetings and the right to adjourn
from one day to the next if the bust
ness on hand so demanded.
The plan, he says, would work
similar to the meeting of a city's
common council and would bring
about many reforms, giving the leg
islators ample time to consider ev-
cry measure introduced and prevent
ing the dumping of a large number
of bills on the governors dest at any
one time. 1t would also do away
with the d~isgraceful haste of the usu-
al closing hours and would meet the
criticism as TO the legality of bills
signed after adjournment. OF course,
Mr.. Daab favors increasing the salar-
les of legislators if this plan is
adopted. They are now paid $500 a
year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
GOES TO THE
POLICE HEADQUARTERS
Continued from page ID

chap waited on me. He had dark hair
and the soberest face I've see yet,
outside of my own.
My space is rather limited on ac-
count of the feature of the police sta
ton, so | will just mention the stores
visited in both Woodbridge and Sc
warren from this point, giving you an
idea how | was dressed, so that you
can easily recall me. Seedy looking
dark overcoat. %courderoy trousers,
gray. Yellow shoes, black flannel
shirt and black felt hat. My face
needed shaving.
Entered William NJ. Fink's drug
store, William L.. Harned's place at
81 Main street and the Central Ho-
tel. Strolled up Fulton street for
two blocks, returning on other side.
At Sewaren / entered the c. II. r.
station, Whitaker Brothers grocery
store on Woodbridge avenue and an
other small store near the railroad
tracks. | was hardly noticed at all
here.
When | returned to the city and
had something to eat, | walked over
to the library and spent about two
hours in there, trying to read and
at the same time figure out how l
could reach the police station and get
away safely. Here it is:
1t must have been shortly after 10
O'Clock when | strolled down on Smith
street and passed the Packer House,
turning to my right and going up
High street on the left hand side. |
was dressed in a long, neat o%vercoat,
brim light gray hat.
Walking briskly up the tagged
path, who did | encounter at the
door, but Night Sergeant Mulligan
Everybody knows Jimmie) talking
to another man in citizens clothes.
Conversation:
Good evening""
rs Chief Burke in?"
No" said Mulligan, you might
find him here tomorrow morning"
The light from the open door
showed about half of my face, so in
order to give him a better chance, l
asked him for a match, which a
struck and relighted my cigar. The
light occasioned by the match illu-
minated by entire features, but
nothing startling happened. AS l
turned to go, Jimmie said: Maybe
you're Raffles."
| said, Maybe l am; get busy"
Walking down the path, he yelled,
We'll catch him" To this | re-
piled; Start the force out now; I'm
the man."
| was sorry the chance wasn't Of
fered to enter the station proper, but
Mr.. Mulligan stood right in the
doorway. However, I carried out a
part of my plan.
If | am not caught today in the
business seceion again. | will visit
the police station once more. Don't
forget the rules. RAFFLES.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
Killed Playing Truant.

RAILWAY, Mar. 2S:-George
Franks, twelve-year-old son of George
Franks, of Bond street, was struck
by a fast train of the Pennsylvania
railroad, at Scott venue crossing,
while playing with some companions,
The boy was playing truant from
school and had no occasion to be near
the railroad.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
Generally So,

Opportunity knocked at a mans
door.
But the man was out just then,
wrestling from a reluctant world the
wherewithal to feed his wife and
babies.
Opportunity passed on.
1t mostly always happens likt that.
Judge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
Her TWO Rival Letters,

Gussie-Do you think she'll marry
you?
Jack-I'm afraid not. l proposed
by post, you know, and although she
wrote two letters in reply there was
no encouragement in them.
"Indeed?"
Yes; the letters were No."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
Muggins Is Located.

Miffkins-They say Muggins, the at
torney, is a corporation tool.
Biffkins.-Then he must be n Of
those oil well augurs.
Miffkins-Why do you think so.
Biffkins-Because he's the biggest
kind of a bore.-Chicago Daily News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.

Perth AmbOy, n. J., Mar. z, I9Ul.
This is to certify that j. c. Done
hue and William j. Leavy, known as
Donehue & Leavy, contractors and
builders, have dissolved partnership
by mutual consent. The business
heretofore conducted by the said
Donehue & Leavy will hereafter be
conducted at the old stand, No. "a
New Brunswick avenue, by j.. c.
Donehue, to whom all claims against
the said firm are to be presented for
settlement and to whom all bills
owed said firm are to be paid within
thirty days from this date.
(Signed) j. c. DONEHUE,
WIN. J.. LEAVY.
7433-3-23-tf&%
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
Something to Be Thankful For.

City Misunderstanding I've bought
has gone down. Everything I've sold
has gone up. All, well, thank heaven,
they can't go sideways"-London
Punch.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
censure Sometimes Compliment.

In doing the right thing always, you
may expect many times that broad,
comprehensive compliment of certain
types: You are no gentlemani"-
John A. Rowland.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28

Feminine loveliness is the physical
expression of everything in life that is
pure, virtuous, exquisite, wonderful
and divine.-EXchange.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
HEADACHES AND NEURALGIA
FROM COLDS,

LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine, the
world wide Cold and Grip remedy. re-
moves cause Call for full name.
Look for signature E. w. Grove. Csc
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