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New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
BURIED WIFES BODY
HUSBAND CONFESSES.
Reported Her Missing-Watching
Police Dig, He Loses NerUe.

Charles Breitag a foreman for the BUsn Ter
minaI Company. arrested at midnight last
night, charged with the murder OF his wife. Ma
tiIda, whose disappearance he reported TO the po-
lice on December s. and whose body was dug
from beneath the concrete floor in the cellar OF
his home, at No. 221 sd street, South Brooklyn.
by the police late last night Breitag. who IS
forty-seven years old. confessed that he had
strangled his wife. and had intended TO marry
her sixteen-year-old daughter by her first hus-
band.
Bretag reported to Captain James Summers Of
the Fourth avenue station, December that his
wife had disappeared and general alarm was sent
out Neighbors who asked Breitag about MS wires
disappearance were told that she had left him and
daughter for reason he continued to i've
in the house with his step-daughter, Bina- De
tectives Mclaughlin and MCGOWAN were assigned
TO search for Mrs BreiJag. and rney became sus-
picious of Breitag when they learned that he had
ordered and paid for concrete flooring for the
cellar of his home last Saturday. although he is
not the owner of the house
Bretag arrested on suspicion. and Captain
Summers and Lieutenant Conboy tried the walk
ing" method OF drawing admissions from the prts-
oner. The two officers walked him from o'clock
until through the streets Of South Brooklyn last
night. could get nothing from him except that
his wife had left him for reason Convinced OF
the mans guilt, Captain Summers decided. after
hts four-hour tramp 10 dig the cellar Of Brei-
tags home.
a patrol wagon loaded with .crovbars, picks and
shovels and policemen with lanterns dis
patched 10 the cehar Breltag leaned uncon-
cernedly against the wall while the policemen by
lantern light toiled at the concrete From
time TO time Captain Summers would put questions
to Breitag. but he UnToved and told nothing
in contradiction Of his first story. II vas after II
o'clock and the policemen had picked away a large
section Of the concrete in the front Of the cellar
when Breftag suddenly weakened.
It's no digging there for her, boys, he
yelled, shes over in that corner pointing TO the
rear of the cellar Breitags pose Of indifference
disappeared and he shivered and covered al The
side of Captain Summers, while the searchers dug
away the concrete over the spot which he tndt-
Gated Mrs. Breitag's body vas uncovered two feet
beneath the surface of the floor. Her head was
wrapped in old coat belonging to Breitag and
her best hat and and gloves we're found beside
her She was dressed in he- working garments,
Breitag described her when he reported her dis
appearance
He Immediately arrested The charge. OF
murder. He explained to Captain Summers that
he and his wife had been married for thirteen
years that he had recently fallen in love with
his stepdaughter. He quarrelled With his wife and
in his rage strangied her. Taxing her body 70 the
cellar, buried II and then had the surface con-
creted over The police had difficulty in rushing
Breitag through the crowd OF angry nelghbors
who wanted . take him from them.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
RELIEF WORK IN AMERICAN CITIES
Movement to Express Sympathy in Financial
Terms Is General.

From all the large cities Of the country come
reports of prompt action for the relief Of the
survivors Of the devastation wrought by the earth
quake IN Southern Italy
Governor Guild Of Massachusetts issued ap-
peal 10 the people OF that state Tor money to be
sent by cable TO the Italian government, and Bos-
ton citizens began A response Immediately. Mayor
Revburn Of Philadelphia called a meeting for this
morning of the Citizens Permanent Relief Commit
tee and. upon receipt Of a message from Presi-
dent-eect Taft national head OF the Red Cross,
that organization began TO raise funds in the
Quaker City. In Chicago. Cincinnati, ST. Louis.
Louisville and other large centres plans sor the
relief Of the Italian sufferers under way soon
after the news Of the extent of The disaster was
received
Italians all the country were greatly stiI red
by the tidings, a large proportion of them having
relatives friends IN the stricken portion Of
their native land.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
ACCUSES POLICE OF BRUTALITY
Magistrate Barlow Asks Commissioner Bing-
ham to Investigate

Inspector McCafferty is investigating the case OF
Isaac Wartovsky, Of No PeI street who was
arrested the roof OF No. 81 West Houston street
early yesterday, and brought before Magfsrrate
Barlow. in the Jefferson Market court badly bat
tered from what he said beating given him
bT the police. IN answer to Magistrate Harlow's s
questions the prisoner said that he had been ia ken
Police Headquarters by Patroman Springer OF
the Macdouga street station. and after being photo
graphed was kicked and beaten by detectives when
he denied that he had been arrested before
one Of them, he said, struck him the head with
a blackjack. infiCting 4 severe scalp wound and
rendering him unconscious.
Wartovsky also said that Springer punched him
in the face the way TO court His condition
pitiabe that the magistrate asked Commits
siouer Bingham 20 have a representative hear the
prisoners story DR.. Frank A. Mcclure examined
the prisoner. but could say positively that the
skull was fractured.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30

through the State DEPARTMENT to-day sent TO kins
Victor Emmanuel Of Itaiy the following dispatch;
His Majesty vittorio Emmanuel Rome 49,.
With al my countrymen am am az a9p41Tu ] oyr+rv y nv
I offer my sincerest sympathy. American National
Red Cross has issued appeal Tor coht-lp,IoTIS iI m
dately communicate Win The 7tFiRP iRo6sFvET sf
Ar.ss,5,- f,-is.om tonight sent by cable to
the State Department from Rome the following
message.
Reports of terrible earthquake disaster Mes
zna said he entirely destroy ed; norllSal rs Ss
latest news indicates -h ares evsry NEE fron @Te
OUT conzuls ir
Re ole rnessaEa after message confirmed
g.. frc~, # the horror - the disaster those at
the Italian Er1bassv freely expressed their grief
VIXEN siznor Roberto Centaro. secretary Of the
errbassr read a dispatch sent by the "Iriouna
fntir7atinz that 7500 persons had been kill ed, ne
seized his head in his hands and exclaimed;
NV God. How terrible, Can it really be-
The delav in receipt Of official announcement Of
the news TO the embassy from the Italian govern
u1ent is taken by the embassy TO mean that the
officials in Rome giving all their attention TO
aiding the stricken region Of their country I am
sure that every one, from the King down 10 the
hunbIest soldier. will do everything in his power
in this great calamity" said SignOr centaro-
Ambassador Mayor des Planches is fastening to
Washington from New York state, having left the
CITY for a rrief rest during the holidays
The American National Red Cross to-day sent
the following telegram over the signature Of its
president William H Taft. 10 the italian Red
Cross at Rome:
The American Red Cross desires TO tender TO the
Italian Red Cross its profound sympathy heca use
of the terrible earthquake in Italy and Ealabrta:
An appeal has been issued to the American Red
Cross for contributions for the benefit Of the
, sufferers.
Contributions of clothing for the earthquake SUI
ferers Of Southern Italy are not recommended by
the American Red Cross. Miss Mabel T Board
man ~6f the executive committee of the society,
to-day replied to inquiry by DR.. Herbert l.
BurreI OF Boston. saying that II was not thought
desirable TO send clothing supplies at this time
but that relief should be in the form of money
contributions. which could De remitted promptly.
Tventy-nine branches of the society were asked
to-day to request contributions for the earthquake
sufferers Ordinarily o three days elaDse be-
fore these requests bring forth returns Remit
tances may pc made either through the branches
of the society or directly TO the American Red
Cross. Washington, D. c"
The Red cross will have TO wait until contrIbu-
tons are received in response to the appeal sent
out to-day as the balance remaining in the treas
llrv is only $500 which viii be kept IN reserve
for emergencies within the United States On the
occasion Of the eruption Of Vesuvius $1,000 was
sent 70 Italy by the American society
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
AID FOR C0UNTRYMEN
ITALIANS SEND FUNDS.
Masses Instead of Ne1c FEARS J0ility
$50 900 SiciIiGns Here.

The italian colony of New York will not cele-
brate the incoming of the year tomorrow
night; the lght-hearted song CT the sons and
daughters OF sunny Southern Italy the tinkling OF
mandolin and guitar. always heard in the joyous
welcome OF the year, will be stilied Instead
there will be Te Deums in churches and chapels
and the bells will toll song Of death and sorrow
for the earthquake Sicily has fallen with crush
ing effect on many OF the hundred and fifty thou
sand or more Ecilians Of the haifmillion Italian
population in this city.
In the italian quarters downtown and in Harlem
there were many pathetic scenes, fer some Of the
dwelIers had brothers and sisters and others who
vera dear in Messina and the other afflicted towns.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30

immigration Mr.. Solari, who is interested In ltal-
ian steamship lines. said that following the milo
earthquake Of 1906 many natives were frightened
away and game to the United States He eNpecOs
a much larger exodus this time Inc ne i'1i''a
of the Lloyd Sabando due at Palermo 3esIeT-
day from Naples II her schedule is adhered 10
she will sail from Palermo to-day for New. forA'
where she is due on January 10 1t is believed IKE
w. however that she will be held TO transport re1u
gees. unless the government infpresses 'he rs
d'Italia into service. -
Cable messages addressed 10 the provinces OF
ItaIv which were affected by the earthquake We're
RECEIVED Yesterday by the cable Offices in this CITY
subject TO delay. Many merchants who 90 DUST
ness with Southern Italy hnve tried TO ger mes
saCes through, but all were accepted with tae ue-
Law proviso. Many Italians with relat tlVes n II,e
stricken region called at the on1ces OF tAe SoDl1
companies TO send messages
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
KING GOES TO SCENE
QUEEN HELENA WITH HIN
The Pope's Gift to Saferers-4'd
from Foreign Nations.

Rome. Dec. 29--Cueen Helena has refused 10
allow the King 10 go alone to the scene OF the
disaster She said she would not give up her
u-.vilege OF sharing her husbands dangers, and
consequently both their maJesties left Rome this
afternoon for the South.
The royal couple arrived hert arlier in the
day from Naples The Queen explained to a
member Of her household that she considered II
he- duty to do al in her power TO comfort and
help he- afflicted subjects. Their majesties left
the railroad station here al 1:3o o'clock Just
before the train pulled out they embraced their
four children who are not aware Of the gravity
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
SUBMIT SECRET SERVICE REPORTS
Cabinet Officers Handing in to President An
swers to AIdrich Resolution

Washington Dec 2S-Cabinet officers are SD
r1irTing 20 President Roosevelt their reports -
answer 10 the AIdrich resolution 70 the Sa-rs-
Service and II is considered probable that go
President VII have ready 20 submit 70 the Apr
nrfstious Committee OF the Senate all these reports
soon after the reassembIing OF Congress. II - t4
Presidents intention TO act promptly IN this
ter
The President. following custom which he start
81 a long time ago. viii have al the information
relating TO the different departments first laid
fore him and Re will put II together for tranSr-5s
sion 70 the Senate The individual Cabinet officers
will not make reports 20 the committees
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
ROOSEVELT AMBULANCEs TO STOP
Hospital Governors Decide to Discontinue
Service After March l

At meeting OF the board Of gov ernors OF Roose-
welt Hospital. held yesterday, il decided TO
discontinue the ambulance service Of the hospital
after March L 1903. 1t is believed that this action
of the board was caused by the criticism Of the
hospital authorities in connection with trans
ferring patients Bellevue Hospital.
The territory covered by Roosevelt Hospital is a
large and important one on the west side OF the
city
The action taken By the board OF governors fol-
lows the recommendation OF a COroner's Jury two
weeks ago that the facts in the case Of young
woman who died in a Roosevelt hospital ambulance
while she being transferred 70 Bellevue be
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
COUNTESS THANKS POLICEMAN.

Lieutenant William Kennel the stalwart police
nan on guard the Mayors once. in the City Hail.
yesterday received from the Countess Szechenyi
formerly Miss Gladys Vanderbilt u note in answer
to one sent by him. II said:
Thank you many times for your good wishes
which were very welcome. I happy to say that
my baby and 1 both we'll
For courtesies extended the time when the
Count and Miss Vanderbilt called at the city Hail
for a rriage license the Szechenyis Leuten-
ant Kennel set Of cum buttons and studs.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
EAST RIVER FERRY LEASE UP TO-DAY

Controller Metz viii submit tbe sinking Fund
Commission at its meeting to-day the terms OF =
proDossd lease 70 the New York Terminal Com
many OF the East River ferries. discontinued by
taat company recently II - understood that they
are much more favorable the company Jhza
the old agreement
II is believed that the Controller viii recourssr4
the establishments OF another ferry line between
ssth street. South Brooklyn. and SJapIeton
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
srEERAeg Rates TO NEw YORK RAISED

Berlin. Dec. 2s.-The North German Lloyd the
Hamburg american. the Holland america and the
Red Star steamship lines have raised the steerage
passenger rate 10 New York s. 5as
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
MESSAGE OF PRESIDENT.

sympathy to Italian king-Red
Cross Relief Under WGy.
washington Dec. 2a.-Presideut Roosevelt
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30

Malta Dec. 29-The British bat1leship Ex-
moth and the cruisers EUryaIus and Minerva,
commanded by Adrniraa Sir 4 Assheton Curzon-
Howe left here to-day for Messina 10 render
every assistance posi- Die 10 the survivors OF th-
disaster The British cruiser Sutle1 which was
On her way from Messina 10 this port in
tercepted by wireless telegraphy last night ard
Eent back 10 NessI1a.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-11-02
THE
p. MeELROY CO.
REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Eiko Nevada

Have for sale ranch with five thous-
and sheep. A splendid summer and
ssSWinter range, The price is right.
@Drop in and let us tell you about it.
Ne have a ranch Of 1000 acres that cuts
from hve to six hundred tons hay,
! has kood improvements, implements
and equipment, good range. A No. 1
water right and an abundant supply,
! with some stock. This place is cheap
and on easy terms.
we have another one that cuts 500 tons
of hay, has $50 head of cattle, rs head
/! of horses, good improvements. well
) equipped with tools and ndsxszsay 10y;
y dhAS water supply, house completely
6hed. IL you are looking for q
\ money making proposition, this is
your chance. =.
We have smaller ranches, ranging from
1850 up, in price.
Now about those residences. We have
8 house of five rooms, completely fur
nished. Five lots, good well in first
class shape. Price $3.50, part down
balance on time.
Another one of six rooms, all furnished.
"A good buy at $3.50. A payment
down and balance on time.
A good new house with bath room and
modern in every respect, in fine To-
cation and Is cheap Price $500.
We have vacant lots in any part of the
town and some bargains. Come in
before the rush starts.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-11-02
Seven Years OF. Proof

have had seven years of proof
that DIR. Kings New Discovery is
the best medicine to take for coughs
and colds for every diseased condi-
tion OF throat, chest or lungs" says
w. y. Henry, Of Panama, Mo. The
world has had thirty-eight years of
proofs that DE-. King s New DiscoverY
ts the best remedy for coughs and
coiass Ia grippe, asthma, bay fever,
bronchitis, hemorrhage Of the lungs,
and the early stages OF fcOnaumptio tion.
Its timely use always, prevents the
development of pneumonia. Sold
under guarantee ut Elko. Drug Co.
Soc. and $EO0. Trial bottle free.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-11-02
How Is your Dixest.ion

Mrs. Mary Bowling Of No. 22S Sth
Ave, san Francisco, recommends q
remedy for stomach trouble. She
sayE HGE9titude for the wonderful
effect Of Electric BitteEs in q case OF
acute indigestion. prompts this
testimonial" I am fully convinced
that for stomach and liver troubles
Electric Bitters is the bestremedy on
tesie fed aSS SaGX medehe his nyigS Eiss
rates the system, puriles the blood
and is ESPECIALLY. helpful In all forms
OF female weakness. 50c. at Elko
Drug Go, -.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-11-02

wAsArcH UrAHAINIro coNpA


Principal place OF business Ellfo. Elko County
Nevada. General ONCE outside Of Nevada No
2e1 Atlas Block. Salt Lake City. Utah. Location
District Salt Lake County. Utah. I7'
Notice Is hereby given that at O meeting OF
the Board Of Directors OF WasRtch Utah Min
ing Company held on the 24th day of October,
1903. Assessment No. Of one ~ cent per share
was levied upon the capital stock of the corpor.
alton. payable on or before Monday the 30th day
Of November. 1903. to Frank Rumel Secretary
and Treasurer. No. 22i Atlas Block, Salt Lake
City, Utah.
Any stock npon which this assessment may
remain unpaid on Monday, tbs 3Oth day OF
November. 1908, will be delinquent and adyer.
tised for sale at public auction. and unless pay.
the 28th day Of December, 1908. at two o'clock
p. M. at the company's ONCE, No. 22i Atlas
Block. Salt Lake City, Utah. TO pay the delin-
quent assessment thereon, together with cost OF
advertising and expenses Of sale.
FRANK RUNEI
Secretary and Treasurer.
Oct. 20-Nov. 80
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-11-02
r. A. p. JOHNSON,
Chairman.
APPLICATION NJ. 1851

APPLICATION NJ. 1l6l
Notice OF Application for Permission to Appro-
pirate tie Public Waters Of the State Of Nevada
Notice is hereby given that on tho 2oth. day
OF october, 1908, IN accordance with Section
2S, Chapter XVIII, OF the Statutes Of 1907,
Henderson Of Eiko, County OF EIko. and
State OF Nevada, made application TO the
State Engineer of Nevada for permission 10
appropriate the public waters Of the State Of
Nevada. Suoh appropriation is to be made
from Springs at pOints Southeasterly part OF
Northwest quarter otN w. u OF SEQ IL, To
81 N. R63E N, D.H. g. N. by means of dam and
fume and one cubic feet per second Is TO be
conveyed to points OF use by means of pipe line
and thesn used DoTnestio, power and irrigation
Date Of drst publication October 81, 1908
Date OF last phblicsti a November g. 1908
Signed:
a5 iN CRANK n. NICHOLAS,
81. State Engineer
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-11-02
"A Horrible Aco,s.ut.

that may happen to one is no worse
than u severe attack Of rheumastism
II suffering with rheuJpa tism no
how slight or serious, you
cannot fiud a. better remedy than
'BallHrd's snow Liniment. Cures
outs, sprains, bruises, rheumatism
and neuralgia In q hurry. Try It!
Price 25c, SOC, and $1.O0 Sold 10y
Elko Drug Co.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-11-02
PLATFORMS

To THE CHAIRMAN OF THE DEMO
CRATIC CoUNTY CoNvENTIoN:
We, Your Committee on PLATFORM and
Rssotution, report as follows:
The Democracy oS Mko County
thEough its representatives, assembled
/ at Elko this day, declares, its allegiance
to the time-honored principles of the
Democracy of the Nation and with
pride, and satisfaction endpfsea and
ratifies the Charter of human FiGhtS as
proclaimed by the N9tionaE peM6craSy,
at Denver and emphasizsd and pro-
claimed by the State Democracy at lbs
recent Convention held at Tbnopah
The declarations Of National :. and
State Convention deal with problems
Fantb define the posftiRn Of the Demo
vitality concerns the waltaEe of the
entire people, Nation and State, and
that we heartily commend these declara-
tions to the attention of the Voters of
Elko County for their approval, perusal
study and ratificatioH,
We congratulate the Democracy of the
Nation upon its. Standard bearer, to
give force and effect to it's great and
progressive principles, WILLIAM J.
BRYAN, the most illqstrious citizen,
the ablest and most aggressive Cham
pion that the cause Of human justice
has had since the daYsof jefferson and
Lincoln, and in his running mate, John
Worth Kern, the Democracy has an
ideal repsentatiyeof thsse DEineiYles.
I With qualification. we point to the
complete work Of the DeHiocratic Con-
vention Of Tonopah IN nominating
candidates, of honor, repute, service and
capacity that fit it's splendid declara-
tion of principles where true freedoms
cause leads and under which mans
rightful opportunity will never be
abridged.
We rejoice in the unanimous selection
by the TonODah Convention Of HON.
FRANCIS q. NEWLANDS for the
United States Senate, 9 representative
of great force, whose championship of
Democracy and soundness in Constructive
legislation is not equalled or paralleled
by any other statesman in the upper
branch of the Nations Congress, whose
Reclamation and Inland waterway pro.
jects are the scope of National Apphca-
tion and Legislation, through which the
sops and sons of man will until time is
no more, by thrift and enterprise ,and
toll secure those rewards that ever make
egOOd citizen, the prosperous com
munity and the nobility that is true to
the welfare Of Nation. We earnestly
commefid the career and service of
Francis.G Newlands to the thoughtful
attention of the Voters Of Elko County,
and Hpon this high and useful service,
we earnestly invoke their united support
for this great Statesman.
For Congress, the Party has honored
the People with the selection of Hon.
Geo. A. Bartlett, sterling son Of abil-
ity. q man of integrity and whose honor
and fidelity to the interests of the State
is not surpassed by that of any other
citizen in Nevada, and whose record in
Congress has been able, fearless, and
with an influence for salutory legisla.
tion as First Termer, never surpassed.
For the Judiciary, our own Judge
Talbot, one who is dear TO the citizens
of Elko County, and whose unimpeach-
able record as q Jurist Is q shining
emblem of the integrity and fairness Of
Nevada Jurisprudence and who In all
things that makes the Just Judge,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-11-02
PROSPEROUS. Germany.

New factories are springing, up like
mushrooms in the; Rhine, country. and.
all are. built substantially. There is q
general oomplatnt, in consequence, Of
the scarcity Of Labor. It has been said
that no man iR Germany is, idle unless.
he chooses. '''''''
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-11-02
SoId sud Rccomaaended ~
ELKO DkUG CO.


Having been in the shoe business all
my life, I claim to know something
aDcnt the business. I carry q large
sock OF mems and women's shoes and
am selling my share am sorry that
I cannot keep o cobbler, but cannot.
20 will have to do what repairing L
can ana let tho rest go, The most Of
my time is taken up selling shoes.
Al l.. MAUK. The Shoe Man.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-11-02

IF you doR't nobody viii. It In
Your business to keep out of all the
trouble you can end you can and wifi
keep out of liver add bowel trouble
II you take DR.. Kings New Life Pills,
They keep biliousness, malaria and
jaulllice out Of your system. 25c nt
Elko Drug Co. drug store.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-11-02

"For fifteen years, I have watched
the working Of Bueklel's Arnica
Salve; and It has never faiied to cure
any sore, boil, ulcer OF burn to which
it was applied. 1t has, saved ua.
plfaBX q doctor bill" says A.. i.
Hardy, Of Fast Wilton, Maine. 25e.,
at ElkO Drug Go, u
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-11-02
Loves Lanauauo.

Again he crushed ner to him. ..
Darling" he breathed, "this kiss
tells you all that would say" 49,. .
I, Pause. Then:
Did you understand me, dear? he
whispered ..... ..',' ', -
Blushing faintIy. she rejoined:
"No. Repeat what you said. nleose "