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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-18
ALBUQUERQUE
EASTERNM MAY
Be A GO
NEGOTIATIONS NEARING
SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION
Colonel HopeweII in Las Vegas
Gives Out information That
Outlook Is Now Extremely
Favorable,

Especial dispatch 10 the Morning Journal.l
East Las Vegas N. NJ, Sept. IL
Colonel Willard S. Hopewell. of Albu-
querque, who spent yesterday in Las
Vegas, gave out the information while
here that he has about completed a
deal with c:tstnrn capitalists whereby
the Albuquerque Eastern railroad and
the proposed coal road to the Hagan
coal mines will be completed without
further delay. There have been many
delays and set backs for the construc-
ion or ,his al Ahich will moan
much to Albuquerque and the devel-
opment of the central portion of the
territory. but the present transaction
now nearing completion is on basis
which seems to insure some early and
favorable action.
The eastern people interested in the
present transaction have made a trip
over the road In company with ex-
pert engineers and are highly grati-
fed with the evidences of prosperity
and with the high promise which the
country through which the railroad
runsi holds Sout for future develop
ment. Already favorable report has
been returned by the proposed build
ers, and Colonel Hopewell expects to
meet them in Chicago next week when
the details will be closed uD. The
men interested are In position to
proceed with construction without the
sale of bonds. and they expect to be-
gin operations during the present
year 1t is Understood that a mum
Der of Albuquerque bankers and busi-
ness men who are more or less di-
rectly interested will accompany Colo
mel Hopewell to the conference in Chi
cago.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-18
SEAMEN SCARCE IN
SPITE OF HIGH WAGES

St Johns, n b., Sept IA NUM-
ber OF vessels which have sailed from
this port during the past several
months have had their date OF. de-
parturo delayed for considerable
time, IN some cases as long as two
weeks, because of the inability to Sc
cure seamen In sufficient numbers TO
man their vessels. The wages nave
advanced TO the highest mark In years,
In snme cases $50 a month being Of
fered to men who few years ago
considered St7 to $50 good pay, but
thus far this has had no effect on
the situation.
The conditions here are reported 10
be typical Of those elsewhere along
the coast, and the delay In starting
their vessels has been responsible for
heavy demurrage charges against the
ship owners affected.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-18
ARMY SURGEON
MARTYR TO
SCIENCE
NOTED YELLOW FEVER
EXPERT PASSES AWAY
Major James Carroll Succumbs
to Illness Directly Due to His
Work in Fighting Dreaded
Scourge in Cuba,

Washington, Sept. Major James
Carroll, surgeon United States army,
who was a member OF phe commits
sion which was sent to Cuba to study
yellow fever just after the close OF
the Spanish war, died at his home
here late yesterday. 1t was his COM
mission that fixed definitely on the
mosquito as the medium Of trans
mission in yellow fever. Mr.. Carroll
allowed himself to be bitten by a
mosquito that had been infected from
three distinct yellow fever cases. He
developed the disease within four DAYS
after being bitten. His last illness
was the direct result of his work.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-18
Commlssloners of Insurance.

Richmond Va, Sept. 17.-Insurance
commissioners and authorities on in
surance matters from many states as
sembled in the capital of the Old Do
minlon today to hold the thirty-eighth
yearly conference of the National Con-
ventiOn OF Insurance Commissioners.
An address of welcome by Governor
Claude A. Swanson was followed by a
response by the vice president, Com
missioner Reau II. Folf, of Tennessee.
The balance of the opening session
was taken up by the address of the
president, Insurance Commissioner
George II. Adams, of New Hampshire,
the report of committee on credentials
and the announcement by the presi-
dent of appointments TO fill vacancies
on committees. This afternoon ad-
dresses were delivered by President
Darwin p. Kingsley. president of the
New York Life Insurance company, on
"The Future of Life Insurance" and
Insurance Commissioner b. +. Grouse,
of Maryland, who discussed Life In
surance Legislation Adopted In Varl-
Gus States Within the Past Two
Years" During the convention. which
win last three days. addresses Will be
made by the insurance commissioners
Of New York, Colorado. North Dakota,
Massachusetts, and other states. IN
important report will be that of the
committee on standard forms of hre
insurance policies. The report of the
committee on laws and legislation VIII
be presented this afternoon. and VIII
likely lead to spirited discussion.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-18
NEW YORK POLICEMEN
TRAP SAFE CRACKERS

New York, Sept. 17.-Isaac Kessler.
who Is stool pigeon for the police,
picked an acquaintance with four men
In Seward Park and told them he was
a crook. Tuesday night they told
Kessler that they we're going 10 crack
the safe In the store Of Samuel Tarta-
kowsky, at 220 Eldrldge street
Policemen Gloss and Carroll were
concealed in the store and Detectives
Hart and Bissert Of headquarters were
stationed outside. About O'Clock
yesterday morning four men appear
ed. Two broke Into the store. while
the other two stayed outside TO watch
When the two got started on the safe
the four policemen grabbed them
and after struggle started them for
the station house. They said they
were Barney Mayerowitz, Isidor Grltz.
Jacob Grlbbln and Harry West.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-18
BOY DIES IN AGONY
FROM HYDR0PH0BIA

New Brunswick, n. j.. Sept. IT,
Herbert Fieidner Mason, the eleven
year-old adopted son OF Mr. and Mrs.
John Mason. OF Highland Park. died
IN Wells hospital last night from hy-
droph0bia. resulting from dog bite
he received on August t2. The dog
BIT him on the nose. and he was hurr
rlold % the office OF physician here
where the wound WIS oauterlzed. i
healed, and nothing more WAS thought
of the accident until Mon6aysl, when
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-18

81. Petersburg, Sept. 1.-THE eoun-
ell OF ministers has ordered the clos
ing OF all the dormitories attached TO
here and Al Moscow, because the po-
lice admit inability to prevent them
from being used az meeting and hid
ing places for revolutionists.
In accordance with this order 1000
students have been evicted from the
dormItories Of the Polytechnic school.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-18
CHICAGO VOTES DOWN
NEW CITY CHARTER

Chicago. Sept. 1.-THE new char
ter authorized by the state legislature
at lts last session for the, city Of Chi
cago was rejected by tho voters at to-
days special election by a majority
Of over $4,000. A little more than
half the registered vote was cast
The light vote was due In some ex-
tent to the fact that tho election was
a special one and the Efaptlng of time
off for the purpose Of voting was OPP
10 go to the polls before going to
work or not at all
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-18
Lehigh valley Express Wrecked.

Easton, Pa, Sept. l7.7-The Lehigh
Valley express train from Buffalo to
New York was wrecked early today
near the PattOnburg tunnel in New
Jersey. thirteen miles from this city.
were injured but none of the latter
were fatally hurt The train was rum
ming at high speed when the locomo-
tive jumped the track and plunged
into the side of the mountain. En-
gineer Herbert Cooley was injured in
ternally and may die
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-18
DENIES
COCKTAIL TALE
Michigan Bishops Attempt to
Clear Fairbanks of ReSpon-
SibiIity for Incident Brings a
Statement From Loeb,

oyster Bay. Sept. 17,-Because OF
the wide publicity gwen to the state
ment Of Bishop Berry, of Detroit. that
either President Roosevelt or Secre-
tary Loeb, and not Vice President
Fairbanks, was responsible for the
serving of cocktails at the luncheon
rendered the president by Mr.. Fair
banks at indianapolis some time since
Secretary Loeb today issued the fol-
lowing formal denial: THE state
ment is 100 absurd to be given any
eredence. Neither the president no.
his secretary ordered anything what
ever for the Luncheon In question,
where they were present as the guests
of the vice president"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-18
WANDA PLOTTED TO
BLOW UP POLICEMAN

st. Petersburg. Russia. Sept IT,
The police today arrested young
girl nicknamed wanda" accused Of
participating IN a plot 10 blow up the
Headquarters Of the secret police.
whose torture chambers have aroused
bitter feellngs on the part of the rey-
Olutlonisls. II il said that she planz
ned 10 enter the building IN the mid
die OF the day When Il wna crowded
with her clothing lluad with explosives
Iand explode them.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-18
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LAW REVISION BOARD
REMAINS UNCOMPLE TED
A+Af
Governor Curry Using Extreme Care.
in Selection of Members 20 ALI
Important Commission.


Especial DIsDntch 70 the Morning JouraaI.l
Santa Fe. N. NJ, Sept 17.-Gover-
nor Curry has not as yet announced
the personnel Of tho law revision COM
mission, and 1t Is the general belief
here that 1t will be at least two weeks
before the places of the members who
recently resigned will be filled, and
the appointments officially announced.
AS far as can be learned the gov
ernor has in view the following at
torneys for places on the commission:
Attorney General a. b.. Fall. w. 3.
Childers. of Albuquerque: H. NJ.
Daugherty of Socorro. and BENJAMIN
Nj Read, OF Santa Re. Charles NJ
Springer. Of Ration, has been alen-
toned as the fifth member Of the
commission. but 1t is now believed
Las Vegas attorney will be named for
the place Rumor has It that A. A.
Jones has been offered the place. but
HIS acceptance of the honor Is deem
ed doubtful
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-18
CONSTITUTION
ADOPTED IN
NEWSTATE
OKLAHOMA DEMOCRATIC
BY DECISIVE MAJORITY.
Early Returns Indicate Election
Of Haskell for Governor; the
Prohibition Clause Believed
Ratified by Decisive Vote.

Oklahoma City, Okla, Sept. IT,
Returns received from the larger
cities and counties OF Oklahoma and
the Indian Territory up to midnight
indicate that the constitution of the
proposed new state has been adopted
by a large majority; that the prohi.
bition clause Of the constitution which
was voted on separately has also beer
ratified, and that the democratic state
ticket headed by c. N. Haskell, fol
governor, has been elected over the
republican state ticket, headed by
Frank Frantz. the present territorial
governor of Oklahoma
The voting was very heavy. Sever
al days will elapse before the com.
plete returns are In. The new state
elected five congressman. In the
First and Second districts the repub-
licans expect to elect ex-Delegate tc
Congress B. s. Mcclure and ex- Ter
ritorial Governor T, H. Ferguson, re-
spectively. The Third. Fourth and
Fifth districts have been conceded tC
the democrats. whose candidates In
the respective districts were James
Davenport, c. D. Carter and Scott
Ferris.
The convention that framed the
state constitution was heavily demo.
cratic and the constitution as com
pleted was repugnant to the republi-
cans. Secretary Taft, speaking re-
Gently at Oklahoma City, advised the
republicans to vote against the consti-
tuition. Because of the strong desire
for statehood, however, the repub-
lican party did not attempt to deieat
the constitution. The new state must
await the constitutions endorsement
by President Roosevelt, who will con.
firm or reject II, as 1t may, In his opin.
ion conform to the enabling act.
Oklahom@'s constitution Is the most
radical organic law ever adopted by
any state and has been termed by
William Jennings Bryan as superior
to the national constitution" 1t was
drafted by one hundred democrats
and twelve republicans, the former
largely representing the agricultural
and labor interests of the new state
Il prp2ides for the strictest regulation
OF railroads ana other corporations
ever attempted by any state.
The question Of statewide prohibit
tion played an important part in the
campaign. and present indications are
that Oklahoma will take its place in
the galaxy OF states as a prohibition
commonwealth. The constitution for
bids for twenty-one years the sale OF
liQuor In that part of the state now
forming the Indian Territory. and sub
mits to the people the question as to
whether the provision shall be ex-
tended to include the western portion
of the new state The campaign has
been carried on in a strenuous man
ner By both the vets and the drys,
with party lines ahiterated.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-18
PEiiI'IENTIARY.
JOB AGAIN
VACANT
WARDEN LITTRELL HAS
ANNOUNCED RETIREMENT
Resignation to Take Effect At
End Of Year. Incumbent Goes
Back to Colfax County As
Sheriff,

especial Dispatch to the Morning. JouFnal.I
Santa Fe, N. NJ, Sept. I7.-Super-
intendent Marion Llttrell. OF the ter
ritorial penitentiary, has announced
his intention of retiring from the Of
flee at the end of the present year.
Mr.. Littrell recently visited Ration,
where It Is said. he went for the pur-
pose Of resigning the Office of sheriff
of Colfax county. The county COM
missioners, however, prevailed on Mr..
Littrell to chance his mind, and he
Will go back to Ration to take up the
duties of the sheriff's office after jan
uary l. Mr.. Littrell desired t6 quit
the prison as soon as his successor
could be appointed, but at the earnest
solicitation of Governor Curry he de-
cided to remain in charge for the rest
of the present year.
A number of candidates have al
ready been mentioned In connection
with the position. Assistant Super
intendent Garrett is said to have the
endorsement of II. o. Bursum for the
place. r. L. Baca, OF this city. Is
also said to have designs on the job.
but by people supposed to be In a
position to know, the chances OF these
gentlemen for appointment are not
considered very good.
Among the dark horses mentioned
are Fred Fornoff. captain of the
mounted police. and Thomas McMillln.
city marshal OF Albuquerque. Neith-
er of these gentlemen have, as yet,
announced themselves as candid
Governor Curry rendered the posi-
tiOn to Charles l.. Ballard. OF Roswell
and upon, that gentleman declining
the honor because Of business reasons.
offered II to j. X. Hunt, cashier OF
the First National bank at Raton.s Mr..
Hunt found II impossible TO give up
his banking business, and II Is now
believed the governor will defer the
selection OF Mr. Llttrells successor
until after his return from his trip
down the Mississippi river with Prest-
dent Roosevelt.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-18
STRONG HOPE THAT THE
MOORISH WAR Is OVER

Paris. Sept. 17,--The French gov
ernment is greatly encouraged by the
improvement in the Moroccan situa-
ton. Strong hope is entertained that
the rebellious tribesmen whose dele
gates conferred with General Drude
on Sunday and are now consulting
with the tribesmen who took no part
in the negotiations, will agree upon
peace terms.
between the rival sultans of Morocco
the French government has but little
interest. The mandate of France and
Spain from the powers of Europe is
limited to the restoration of order and
the security of the Moroccan ports.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-18
METEOR STILL THE
CENTER OF INTEREST
AIbuduerquc Ian Saw Bic Chunk Of
the STIR Visitor on Exhibition In
TucunlcaH Bank

Attorney Ellsworth ingalls,. OF the
governments special legal staff re-
turned 10 AIbuquerque yesterday after
a business trip TO points on the Rock
Island railroad, where he has been
taking testimony In Indian depreda-
ton claims. Mr. ingalls, says that
great excitement prevailed In Santa
Rosa and Vicinity over the great me-
teor which fell there on September 9th
and which caused Santa Rosa to think
Il had suffered an earthquake shock.
One big fragment of the meteor,
Weighing eighty pounds, was found
near Tucumcarl and Is now on exhibit
tlon at that place.
Mr.. ingalls, says range conditions
along the Rock Island are almost
ideal this season, the result OF the re-
cent bOuntlful rains.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-18
MOTHER BROWNS SELF
AND THREE CHILDREN

Los Angeles, Cal, Sept. 17.--Believ-
ing herself hopelessly Ill, Mrs. Anna
Baker, thirty-one years old. last night
drowned herself and her ten-year-old
daughter in Johnson lake. near the
eastern city limits. She left a note
asking that relatives in Streator, ILL.,.
be notified. The Baker family came
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-18

Kansas City, Mo-, Sept 17.-H. H..
Tucker, Jr., will no longer manage the
affairs of the Uncle Sam Oil company.
AT meeting here today of the direc-
tors elected yesterday James Ingersoll
was elected spresident to handle the
slble outside the jurisdiction of the
receiver. Tucker. who formerly held
the office of manager and secretary.
was today re-elected secretary.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-18
RELIEF. EXPEDITION
SEARCHES IN VAIN
Arctic Explorers From Scotland Lost
In Frozen Wllds.

Edinburgh. Scotland. Sept. IA
telegram from Aagaard, Norway,
states that the steamer sent In search
of Mr.. Bruce, the Arctic explorer, had
failed to find himg
Mr.. Bruce started on an exploring
trip along The north coast of Prince
Charles Foreland, with three compan-
ions. and has not been heard Of since.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-18
STRIKING OPERATORS
APPEAL FOR FUNDS

Washington. D. c.. Sept t7.--The
promised appeal of President Small.
of the Telegraphers' union. and Pres
ldent Gompers, of the American Fed
Grafton OF Labor. to organized labor
throughout the country for financial
assistance to the striking telegraph
ers was issued today from the fedora
ton headquarters. The direct appeal
Is signed by Mr.. Small, Mr. GomperF
gives general endorsement OF It's
purDoseg
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-18
LEAVES VAST FORTUNE
FOR ORPHANS EDUCATION

Philadelphia, Sept 17.-Under the
terms of the will of the late Thomas
B. Patton, treasurer of the Grand
Lodge of Masons of Pennsylvania,
who died recently. his entire estate,
valued at between $2,000,000 and
$4,000, 600. Is devised to the Grand
Lodge of Pennsylvania for the educa-
tion and support of male orphans of
Master Masons
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-18
PLAGUE SPREADS SLOWLY
IN SAN FRANCISCO
Board of Health Reports Thlfty-one'
Cases, With NlIIeIHtu Deaths
to Dnte

San Francisco. Sept i7.-The board
Of health reports thlrty-ona cases Of
hubonic plague to date. nineteen
deaths and nineteen caaos under OBJ
servations practically ail Of which Wlli
be feriflada
Health officer Gum reports that
Of aetcntY-twa rats nacfefloIaalf4Hg
examined within Eho I|Ifl forty hours
only five showed symptoms 81 n|azaN
and only one was lQHIItaIf esuI||#s
ed ns cnrfglnH diHaHea nof#H
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-18
NINE HURT IN REAR END
COLLISION AT RACINE

Racine. Wis, Sept 17.-slippery
rails caused collision between the
front end of a southbound freight
with the rear end of a northbound
passenger train on the Chicago and
Northwestern railroad here this morn
ing. The freight engineer, fireman,
two passengers and five dining car
employees we're injured In the crash
The dining car and one passenger
coach were demolished.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-18
GEORGE A, PETTIBONE IN
CRITICAL CONDITION,
Defendant In Idaho Murder Case Mny
Never BE Brought 10 Trial

Boise. Sept. 17.--George A. Petit
bone was unable to appear in the dis
trict court this morning 10 have his
case set for trial The affidavit of
the attending physician states that
Pettlbnne Is suffering from an ulcer of
the bladder. which unless checked,
viii prove fatal An aperationunay
be necessary but the physlelnn fears
the patient may be unable 10 survive
~ fettihonc IN charged WltII ooms
steunenherg. 4HsA HH
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-18
HIstorlnns HoId sesslen.

Buffalo. N. r.. Sept. l7.--Distin-
gulshed historians will address the
annual meeting Of the New York state
Historical association, which convened
I'm the Buffalo Historical building to-
day. The annual address VIII be oes
livered by DR.. Andrew S. Draper. A
symposIum on "The Niagara Frontier
In the War OF 1912" will be a feature
Of the convention, which will extend
through tomorrow.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-18

Phoenixville, Pa. Sept. 17.--Ex-
Governor Pennypacker was the prln-
cipal speaker today at the dedication
of a shaft marking the extreme point
In Pennsylvania reached by the Britt
lsh army under Lords Howe and Corn
wallis on September II, 1777. Tie
memorial was erected by the Penn
sylvania Historical society.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-18
SANTA FE RAISES
WAGES
APPRENTICES in All Shops of SyS-
tenn Get Increase of Two
Cents an Hour,

Topeka Kas., Sept. 17.-Appretices
in all the shops on the Santa Fe sys-
TEN have been granted an increase of
two cents per hour dating from Sep
temper 1. This increase is for ten
hour day. The increase is entirely
voluntary, no demands having been
made on the company by any of its
apprntIces.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-18
Police Notes.

Juanita Duran. an old native wom-
an. was arfettHd At i2:s0s0'cloek this
morning BY officer George Highbar-
gin for being drunk add creating a
dIslurhhnoelatl Fourth street and Mar
nuoffa AUGMENTATION I 4nf uir fFN f#E
A IbUai hatkdfleer rand NJ woman
were affaslNd lost nFigt sHlly officer
Babbltt for Disturbing she ipeace.ea
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-18
Indict Prince fnr Trensnn.

ST. Petersburg. Sept. 17.-Prince
Eugene Troubetskoy the leader of the
Moderates, has been Indicted on the
charge of high treason. for writing an
article defending the late parliament
and saying the government committed
tOral law
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-18
union m PoIIlIcaI F'Ight

Syracuse, N. Y, Sept. Ito plan 2
fight throughout the state against
what they term ''heartless political
methods" Is the principal object OF
the delegates who met here today IN
the eleventh annual session OF the
Worlxlngmen's State federation. The
convention is one OF the largest as
semblages of representatives OF trades
unions ever held In the Empire state.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-18

Marshall, Texas, Sept. 17.+-Mrs. j.
NJ Ardrer. wife of the Texas and Pa
cfflc station agent at Hallvllle. is ex-
pected to die here as the result of her
throat being cut by burglars The
men entered the house and ohlofD-
formed Mrs Ardfer before her hus-
band was awakened.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-18

Boise, Idaho, Sept. IT-Glenn's
Ferry. freight division town Of 1890
east of here. is burning. 1t Is reported
there Is no hope OF saving the busl-
ness section. The railroad shops are
IN danger.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-18

the lad became seriously sick. He
was brought here again. and the case
was diagnosed as hydrophobia. The
boy was taken to the Pasteur Insti-
tute, in New York, but physicians
there said the disease had gone too
far The boy was brought back here
yesterday and died at the, hospital.
Peter Senker of Highland Park, was
bitten by a stray dog last night.