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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-04
"0ld Guard" Of Democracy
Speaks Up
MELCHER IN INTERVIEW
Inclined TO Discount Recent Statement
Of James Z. Burke Of West Rut-
land About Washington County
situation.

In an interview Saturday night, O. W.
Meleher oi this city, one OF the promi-
nent Democrats Of Washington county,
had something 20 say 70 a Times re-
porter In regard TO the Newspaper inter-
view with James =. Burke Of West Rut-
land that recently appeared In tho Rut-
land Herald. In the interview Mr.. Burke
Is reported as saying, There Is no
organization among the young men OF
our day designed 20 retire the old guard.
Many Of them have done noble work
when the skies were darkj but the fact
IA We are running into a new Democracy
and consequently younger Democracy.
have recently beon In Washington
county, and one can judge Of the growth
Of power and prestige Of younger De-
mocracy when | tell you that the sen
timent Of the party in that county is In
favor Of G. Herbert Papo Of Barro 10
head the Vermont delegation 70 the
Democratic national convention" Mr..
Burke i further reported ~ announcing
that be would be a candidate for dale-
gate 10 the national convention, and 80
far A. be had heard Washington county
was also in favor OF him.
When asked what he thought Of Mr..
Burke's statement, Mr.. Melcher re-
marked. with a smile, that he thought
that Mr.. Burke wanted 10 Oslerize the
eold guards" Of the party, and as Mr..
Burke had gone 50 far as 10 name him
self and alr. Pape as delegates TO the
national convention as the power and
prestige o. a younger Democracy" he
thought that Mr.. Burke should have
gone a step further and have placed Mr..
Pape in the field for the governorship
and do away altogether with the state
convention.
Mr.. MeIcher was asked for his opinion
on the political situation In Washing
ton county and he replied: Il have not
as yet heard Of any caucuses being held
and for this reason am unable 70 say
that there Is any sentiment for one
man more than another"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-04
FAIR OPENED WELL.
Montpelier Band Received Good Crowd
Saturday Night.

In spite Of rainy weather the opening
Of the fair at Armory nall, Montpelier,
Saturday evening under the auspices of
the Montpelier Military band and Of
Company III was auspicious. A concert
by the band preceded fancy drill by the
girls drill team from the Barre camp
of Modern Woodmen Of America. This
evening representation Of guard
mounting will be given by the members
81 Company III. Tuesday evening the
drill team from the local camp Of Mod
ern Woodmen Of America win give an
exhibition drill, Wednesday and Thurs
day evenings. L. A. Labelle win give
exhibitions Of hypnotism. Friday even
ing the Mrs Terrills classes win give
an exhibition, and the distribution Of
prizes viii occur Saturday evening. Tho
entertainment each evening will be fol
lowed by dancing.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-04
FUNERAL OF PETER GRANT.
Red Men Attended in a Body and Held
Burial Service az Grave.

The funeral services Of Peter Grant
were held AZ two o'clock yesterday at.
ternoon at his late residence on Upland
avenue. Rev W. G. Macintyre presided
At the services nt tho house. and the
burial service Of the Red Men. of which
order the deceased was member, Was
used at the grave. A large delegation
Of Red Men attended the funeral and
two Of the bearers were taken from
their number, the Others being personal
friends OF Mr. Grant and members Of
the granite cutters union. They were
William Moir Alexander Youngson.
William Naughton, James Andrews,
William Sangster and John Naughton.
InteFment was made in Hope cemetery.
The floral tributes, which were nu-
merous, included the following: Wreath
Of roses and chrysanthemum from EN-.
ployes Of &. H. Aioir a Co.; wreath Of
roses and carnations from Mr.. and Mrs.
+. Cbesser and Miss Rebecca Chcsser;
roses, Mr.. and Mrs. Youngson and fam.
ilys roses and carnations, Harry Will
Hnsons pillow Of roses and carnations
from the Red Men; carnations, Mr. aud
airs. J. Silson. Er., Mr.. and Mrs +. Ord
way, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Presley, Mr. and
Mrs. f. 4. Cheeycr, Mrs. J. r. McKen-
zie. Mr. and Mrs. Il. Cooley, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. Sangster, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
oormaek. Mr.. and Mrs. G. Shepherd Mr..
ard Mrs G. Phillips. Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Aiken, Mrs. and Miss Alexander, Mrs.
]. D. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. A. Ross, Mrs.
a. Morton. Mr.. and Mrs. r. Thompson,
7. Park, Afr. and Mrs. G. Cassie, Miss
Bella aud Gertrude Thompson, ladies
5. 5. OF Perrin Hill; chrysanthemums,
Ladies OF Clan Gordon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-04
WILL MAKE QUIET TRIP
TO OYSTER BAY TONIGHT
President Roosevelt Will slip His Ballot
Into The Box and as Quietly slip
Back to Washington Again.

Washington d. G., Nov. president
Roosevelt win leave on the midnight
Pennsylvania train for New York in or
der to vote at Oyster Bay tomorrow.
Secretary Loeb and three members Of
the White House clerical force viii ae-
company him. He expects to be back
about 8 p. m. Tuesday. He viii hurry
back Immediately after his vote about
0 a. m. The intention is to make the
trip as quietly as possible.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-04
VERY GOOD GAINS
SHOWN IN VERMONT
Real Estate. Personal Property, Polls,
in Fact Everything Shows a Gain
Over 1906 Report.

The grand list figures, as just fled in
Montpelier, show that the state has
made good showing since the last re-
port There are now lS3,335 polls,
against 1872, ,l20 in 1906. The total real
estate figures are now $780, 9,702,
against $l2S, ,O08,S24, while the personal
property increase is from s42 ,953,Sl2 to
44,l3s. .36S. The state list in 1906 was
sl,90l ,6a7, and in 1907 it was S2,O22,-
2l570.
For Washington county there were
23,I60 polls, and an acreage Of 393,522
The real estate appraisal was $l5,573,05
and the personal property $4,4S0,l05
Barre City reported $40 polls, an acre
age Of 1928. real estate Of S3,Ts7 ,s35
and personal property Of S52s,2al.
Barre's grand list was S43,l6l.26, and
the state list $40 o93726.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-04
WAS BORN IN SCOTLAND.
John wyllie Died This Forenoon After
Two Years Illness.

John Wyllie died at l0:SO o'clock this
morning at his home, 30 Academy
street, after an illness Of nearly two
years with consumption. The deceased
was 81 years OF age and was born in
Arbroath, Scotland. He came to Barre
to reside Is years ago. He was stone
cutter BY trade He is survived by a
wife and one child; also his mother,
Mrs. George Wyllie, a sister, Mrs. James
Richie, and brother, Frank, who are
in Arbroath, and one brother, David L.,
in this city. Mr.. Miyllic was a member
Of Clan Gordon, No. II, 0. S. o., and
of the Foresters Of America. The flu
neral arrangements will be announced
later.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-04
OLD MAN WESTON
FOOLED EN- TODAY
Walked Into Hartford Ahead of Time
and Walked Out Again Before !.
Many People Knew Of IT.
Has a Slight Cold.

Hartford, Conn. Nov. 4.-Edward P.
Weston, the aged pedestrian, fooled
many people here today by arriving
ahead OF schedule and departing on his
way before daylight. He started from
Andoyer, where he spent Sunday, shortly
after midnight He travelled fast
through Bolton and Manchester, reach
ing this city at ASS o'clock. After par
taking of a hearty meal at the hotel.
he started for New Britain at 5:25
o'clock. he is in fine condition except
for a slight cold, the result OF being out
in the rain Saturday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-04
ARE In THE THICK
OF ELECTION FIGHT
David T. Montague. Goddard Graduate,
Is After Place as Register Of Pro-
bate, and w.ae Ksyss, Goddard
'ss, Is His Manager.

Tho election In Massachusetts, tomor-
row i Of particular interest here be-
cause David r. Montague. Republican
candidate for register of probate Of suf-
folk county, is graduate Of Goddard
seminary Ia the elaaa Of 1885, aud his
law partner, Wade keyes, likewise a
Goddard graduate and Ia the same class,
4 biz campaign manager. Both are also
graduates of Tufts college. Mr.. Mon.
lague was appointed 20 The position Of
register Of probate BY Governor Guild
LAT spring.
What Mr. Koyes says Of Afr. Mon.
lagne's position IN the contest against
Arthur Dolan il accordingly Of interest.
He SAYS
eMr. Montague. since last July, has
administered the Office Of register Of
probate and Insolvency 10 the complete
satisfaction Of everyone. Appointed by
Gov. Guild because Of his exceptional
qualifications, he has - well filled the
Office that be was unanimously nomi-
mated BY the Republican county conycn.
ton.
Hflc il endorsed by the great majority
Of the Boston bar. regardless of party
affiliations. and ia eminent members al
most unanimously endorse his candidacy
and recommend his election. Ills admin
lstration of the Office Il above criticism,
and there II no reason why . faithful
public servant should now be displaced.
unless Il j. to put a machine politician
into public Office.
Ills Democratic opponent, Arthur w.
Dolan. was formerly secretary TO Mayor
Fitzgerald, and is hacked aud supported
by the Fitzgerald machine Mr.. Dolan
resigned his secrcsaryship to become
candidate In the general furtheranee Of
the scheme 10 capture and control oil
the county Offices.
III the three D'F iDolan, Donovan and
Dennisonl are elected next Tuesday, does
Il mean anything except an extension
uf Fiszgcraldism TO all tho county Of
fccsY VIII any fair-minded, thinking
voter stand for thisi
etu these days the careful voter looks
at the Office, and the man who fills II,
and II he finds tho incumbent perform
ing the duties IN an efficient and busi-
ness.like manner, regardless Of party,
he casts his ballot In favor Of retaining
such a public servant. Mr.. Montague
Is such an official. Are you the careful
voterlr
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-04
THREE MEN IN A BOAT.
Two Of Them Sailed Into County Jail
and the Third Paid His Fine.

In the city court this morning two
cases Of intoxication were disposed Of
by Judge Scott. Frank Brown Of Bel
lows Falls vhs arrested Saturday night
BY Officer Hamel He pleaded guilty to
g first offense and was fined S. with
costs Of S., which he was unable to pay,
and went to the county Jail for 20 days.
Joseph Ashton was also arrested by Off
Ger Hamel Saturday evening and he
pleaded guilty to a first offense. He was
lined S. with costs Of So and being un.
able TO pay was sentenced to the county
jail for 20 days. Saturday evening +. o.
Ghdden was arraigned on the charge of
iHtoxication and pleading guilty to a
first oifense paid total of SllS0. He
was arrested Saturday afternoon BY on
Ger Carle.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-04
BURGLARS SAW
A REVOLVER
So They Decided Not to Stay
AnyLOnger
BREAK IN BRATTLEBORO
Inarles Guilds House Entered saturda,
Night. Making the Fourth Attempt
in That Town-Thsy Got
Nothing This Time,

Brattleboro. Nov. 1.-The fourth IN a
series Of apparently amateur burglariss
took place Saturday night when a win.
dow at ! Williston street, In a tenement
occupied By Charles Guild, was forced.
Mr.. Guild heard tho burglars, and get.
ting out Of bed tool; his revolver from
a bureau drawer and began loading II.
While he was thus engaged the bur.
glars flashed an electric pocket lamp
about the room, revealing the presence
Of Mr. Guild. They left hastily.
Within two weeks three other breaks
Of minor Importance have taken place.
Two were IN George Barker's store and
one in the residence OF Chief Of Police
james X. Esans.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-04
A FALSE STORY.
Governor Guild Says Mo Appeal Has Been
Made to Liquor Dealers.

Boston, Nov 4.--Gov Curtis Guild, ira
last night made statement on the
charge made Saturday night by Henry
NJ. Whitney Democratic candidate for
governor, that the Republican state
committee had sent out an appeal for
funds to each Of the licensed liquor
dealers Of Fall River The governor
stated:
"Thc story is false alike In regard to
Fall River and New Bedford, The Re-
publican state committee sends out each
year an open general public circular to
Republicans all over the state, appeal
ing for small contributions. No appeal
to the liquor interests has been made in
Fall River, Boston, New Bedford, or any
other city"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-04
WORK BEING HELD UP.
western Firm Is Said to Have $4,000
IN Completed Work in Vermont.

It is said that the firm Of Charles s.
Baldwin & Co., Of GAINESVILLE, Ohio has
SO 900 worth Of shipments being held
up IN Barre, Montpelier, Groten, ST.
Johnsbury and South Ryegate until the
affairs of the firm are somewhat clari-
fed. The business was recently sold to
partnership. of which Irving Wilfore.
a former Barre man, in a member. The
new firm assumed none Of the obligs-
tions. Mr. Baldwin is said TO have Of
fered to turn over his book accounts
against what he owes, and the totals in
each case are said to be around $4,000,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-04
IN COUNTY COURT.
Assault Case Taken Up-Temporary Ali
mony Granted.

The case Of State VS.. Joseph Bianchi,
assault with dangerous weapon, was
taken up when Washington county court
resumed its session today. Bianchi ii
charged with using revolver at an
Italian picnic In this city last summer.
A petition for alimony in the divorce
case Of Florence Weeks against Arthur
Fl. Weeks Of Wlliamstown was heard
Saturday. afternoon and temporary ali
mony Of $50 was granted by Judge Wa.
terman. This case is from Orange eoun-
ty. The petitioner was represented by
Stanley G. Wilson of Chelsea and R. NJ.
Harvey of Montpelier. John w Cor
don Of Barre represented the petitionee.
This divorce case viii be heard in Or
range county court at the December
term.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-04
4 putchman,s Honeymoon.

"A Dutchman's Honeymoon" which
will be the attraction at the opera house
on Friday evening November 8, has just
concluded a long tour Of the New Eng.
land states and Maratime Provinces
playing return engagements in St. John
and many Of the larger cities, rscpfving
the mast huepsI endorsement Of botn che
press and public. "A Dutchman's
Honeymoon Is a farcial comedy which
Is really funny and is presented By =
carefully selected company.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-04
STARTLING THINGS
EXPECTED TODAY
Following Series Of Conferences Among
Financial Men Of New York which
Closed This Morning at Dawn.

New York, Nov. 4.--Deyelopments of
startling nature are expected today,
following a series of conferences of a.
naneiers beginning yesterday afternoon
at the Waldorf and CONTINUED until
4:30 a. M. today in the art gallery of
j. P. Morgan's mansion. When the
money kings scampered at dawn infor-
nation of the outcome of the meeting
was positively refused. George W. Per-
kins who was supposed to give out thn
news of the meetings, said that he had
changed his mind and decided to say
nothing for the present.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-04
elimination Of Series Came
Last Night atLittle Rock
WHEN FIVE WERE KILLED
Northbound Passenger and southbound
Freight. Train Came together
Other Wrecks In Southern
Part Of Country.

little Rock, Ark, Nov. Alive per.
sons were killed and at least 20 were
injured In head.on collision Of north.
bound passenger train and a aouthbound
freight train, eight miles from here, on
the Iron Mountain railroad last night.
A number Of the injured may die. The
dead arc two postal clerks, q negro
tramp, and two unknown white boys.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-04
HEAVY FIRE LOSS
AT WEST MELTON
Barns and 0utbuildings on David FIELDS
Farm We're Destroyed This Morn
ing--caused by Overturned
Lantern,

West Milton, Nov. a.. The barns and
outbuildings on the David Fields farm
which il occupied BY Frank Blake, were
burned To the ground this morning, to-
gether with all their contents except
The stock, although one horse and several
hogs perished. The house was saved
only after very hard work. The fire
was caused by an overturned lantern in
the upper part Of the morse barn. The
buildings were the property of II. o.
Clark Of East Orange n. j., and were
among the largest in town. The loss is
set at Ss.0O0,, which is hardly covered
by insurance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-04
MINISTER ROBBED OF COAT.
But This San Franciscan Was Not
Daunted by Such Little Thing as That.

Daunted by Such Little Thing as That.
The story Of the suffering and depriva.
tons incident to the great San Francisco
earthquake and fire, particularly with
reference to the church Of the city, was
told at the Congregational church yes
teraay morning By the Rev. T. L. Waiz,
pastor Of the Fourth Congregational
church Of that city, after which collec-
tion was taken to help his church TO re-
build its structure, the former one hav-
ing been swept away by the raging ele-
ment By this collection, S7s was con-
tributea
The speakers story was replete with
stories and incidents Of the trying times
Of the period. great stress being laid on
the devotion of people TO the church.
When the flames were licking up every
thing in their path, these people neglect
cd their own possessions and turned
toward saving as much as they could
Of church valuables. Then when FIRE
had swept down the church. which was
located in the vicinity Of Telegraph Hill,
the people at once went to work with
plans to build again. They are now put
ting up a $4,000 structure, to contain,
besides church, a gymnasium, associa.
tion rooms. quarters for the pastor and
other church workers, and a roof garden
for entertainments and playground for
children. THE location is in the vicinity
destined to be the most populous in San
Francisco.
The stories told Of thieving during the
progress of the FIRE was supplemented by
an experience Of the speakers own, just
before he came to Vermont on this trip.
While in the Grand Central station in
New York, Mr.. Walk lost the only pos
sessions lie had with him, except those
on his person. SO he had to borrow a
ministerial coat of brother clergyman
before going before the congregation
yesterday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-04
DEATH AT GRANITEvILLE.
Mrs. Henry Leyeque Died Saturday Af-
ternoon. Aged g Years.

Mrs. Henry Leveque died at her home
in GraniteviiIe Saturday afternoon, after
q two weeks Hines with pneumonia.
Mrs. Leveque was 20 years Of age, was
born in Canada and is survived by her
husband and two small children.
The remains were taken on the 1880
train this morning to her parents home
IN Halifax, p. O., where the funeral will
be held tomorrow.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-04
STRUCK HIDDEN ROCK
AND WENT DOWN TODAY
Ship City Of Birmingham Is Now Lying
on Bottom Of Boston Harbor in 20
Feet Of water--0ne Man
Reported Missing.

Boston, Nov s--The Savannah liner
City of Birmingham. laden with freight
only, struck a submerged rock or other
obstruction oil Castle Island al about
3 o'clock this morning, shortly after
leaving her wharf and sank IN 90 feet
Of water 80 rapidly that the crew had
to scramble for safety, 20 avoid being
drowned in the hold. The steamer now
hes with only her pilot house, stacks
and upper rigging out Of water. Part
Of the crew came ashore In small boats.
Capt. Hammond and some officers re-
mained aboard One OF the crow Is re-
ported as missing. There were no pas.
sehgefs aboard.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-04
TALK OF THE TOWN.

Among arrivals at the City hotel last
evening and today are Mr.. and Mrs.
George Colvin. Hardwick; George But
ton. Orange; r. II. Mather. Boston; A.
B. Thomas, Hardwick; James H. Clark;
Hardwiek; H. r. Cutter, Barton; NJ. R.
Gibbon, Northheld; ]. J. McCabe, Bur-
lington; H. S. Coney, Boston.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-04
One Man Killed.

Scranton, Pa, Nov. 4.-One man was
killed and two more were seriously IN
jured by the wreckage Of the Quaker
City flyer on the Jersey Central railroad
about half a mile north Of Pittson last
night The train was passing the But,
Ter colliery, when it ran into mine
cave-in which occurred just as the train
was passing. The dead;
Henry Carey, engineer Of Scranton
married.
The injured:
Thomas Cannon Of Ashley, baggage
master.
Charles Fine of Scranton, fireman.
Their were about twenty passengers on
the train, but none Of them was in
jured.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-04
ON NOVEMBER 90.
Barre ar Montpelier Lodges, N. z. o.
p. VIII Observe Anniversary.

The goth anniversary Of the founding
Of the New England Order of Protection
viii be held in Armory hall. Alontplier,
Wednesday evening, November 20. In
vitations for this event were sent out
Yesterday by the committee from Stan
nar.i lodge of this city and Barre lodge
of Barre. This committee Is composed
of Merrill Russell and Frank +. Smith
of this city and II. W. Scott of Barre.
Stannard lodge win put on a fancy drill
and march in working the degree. The
lodges at Barre, Williamstown, North
field. Waterbury. Graniteville and Web
stervilIe have been invited. Refresh
ments win b. served and dancing will.
follow.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-04
BOY VANISHED.
Dana La Frana Being Sought by the
Mortified Police.

Dana La Frana, youth 20 years old
who has been employed in the McCuen
store in Montpelier, is being searched
for by Chief Plunkott Of Northfeld on
the charge Of stealing a box of cigars
from DIR. Judlxins in Northfleld yester-
day. Chief Plunkett went to the boys
house yesterday and while he WAS look
about the boy went out the back
door and escaped over the hill He was
formerly pitcher on the Northfleld high
school base ball team.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-04
WRECKS OF A DAY
TOLD In BRIEF
Two Dead and Another Missing at Nc
MILAN, W. Va. Three Killed in Ala
hama and One Dead in Pennsyl-
vania, All on a Sunday.

Cumberland, Nd, Nov. 1.-Two men
were hlled and third Il missing and
ons man was injured in a collision early
) yesterday between two freight trains
on the Baltimore a Ohio railroad and
near Mcsiillan. w. Va. about seventy
miles west OF here. One Of the trains
had gotten beyond control.
The Dead:
Jacob w. Geriach, brakeman, Of Cum.
berland, Nd.
w. Z. Hanilt, brakeman, Keyser, W.
Va.
The Missing.
Martin J. Follon, engineer, Of Pied
mont, w. Va, supposed to be under the
wreckage.
Injured:
J. II. Cornwall. Grafton, W. Va, con.
ductor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-04
TO A VERMONT BOY.
Walter A. Dane Appointed Private Sec
retarv in Washington.

Washington, Nov. 4--Walter A. Dane
of Vermont has been appointed private
secretary to Asst. Sec. of the Navy
Newbury at 1900 per year, vice S. T.
Allen, also of Vermont, resigned. Air.
Dane was formerly confidential clerk in
the same office. He has been doing the
work Of private secretary for several
weeks and his appointment was expected
zome time before it was formally an
nounced. He was recently married to
3 Cambridge girl.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-04
DEATH OF ROBERT SIM.
Had Been Resident Of Barre for About
Twenty Years.

Robert Sim died at his home on Har-
rington avenue at IL o'clock last night
after a two years illness. Mr. Sim was
80 years of age, was horn lin Scotland,
and came to this country about 20 years
ago, and has resided in Barre most of
that time. He is survived by his wife
and four children in Barre and his moth
er, two sisters and one brother in Scot
land.
He was a member of Clan Gordon and
Of Green Mountain lodge Of Manchester
Unity, Odd Fellows. The funeral ar
rangements are not yet completed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1907-11-04
DOZEN MEN
BLOWN UP
Two Fatally Hurt in New York
Tunnel To-day
BY OVER CHARGED PIPES
First Explosion Shook Foundations o
New Pennsylvania Station and
Knocked Down Some Of the
Cirders-0ther Explosions.

New York, Nov. A dozen men were
seriously burned, two fatally, by the
explosion Of ovcrchxged steam pipes In
tho McAdoo tunnel at cortlandt adm
Greenwich streets today. There were
forty In the tunnel when the first ex.
plosion occurred Il shook the iounda.
lions of tho new Pennsylvania station
and several iron girders fell. Other *.
plosions followed ~ intervals for Is
minutes.