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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-08
TRIES 3 TIMES TO
COMMIT SUICIDE
ReinbOld Hartdorn Placed in
Cell After Many Attempts
to End His Life.

Courtlng death with an impetuous
ardor which might have won any other
suit, Reinbold Hartdorn, of 913 Ferry
street was three times repulsed last
night and was forced to be content
with a padded cell as a substitute for
oblivion.
Hartdorn is 5S years old, married and
for the past twelve years has been an
employee of the Celluloid Company.
But for the Interference of a neighbor,
his first attempt at self-destruction
would nave been signally successful.
Mrs. Mary Parker, who occupies Hat
on the same floor across the hall.
noticed the odor of gas early in the
evening and traced it to the door Of the
Hartdorn kitchen. once inside she
found the woud-be suicide on d ldtch-
en- chair, his feet ON u table and a
rubber tube connecting him directly
with an open gas jet. She turned off
the gas and disconnected the tube.
Hartdorn had hardly been revived
when his wife returned home and
learned Of the frustrated tragedy. Be
lieving her husband would hardly es-
say a second attempt the same even
ing she did not watch him closely.
Missing him from the room after a
few moments, she hastily sought him
and found him in a bedroom standing
on a chair This time Mr.. Hartdorn
had his mouth over an open jet. Leav-
ing Mr. Hartdorn with his two
nephews, his wife hurried out for aid.
Before she returned Hartdorn had
again sought everlasting surcease from
sin and sorrow. and, not to seem to
play any favorites among the gas jets,
had used one in the parlor in his
latest attempt. This time DR.. Satch-
well was hastily summoned and he III
turn called in the police. Plainclothes-
man Brex and Patrolmen Kiernan and
kull, from the Third Precinct police
station put Hartdorn under arrest.
The policemen were unable to discover
any motive for the triple attempt at
suicide other than the fact that Hart
dorm had been drinking.
The prisoner talked nationally with
his captors, but to prevent fourth
and perhaps fatal effort on Hartdorn's 5
part to monkey with destiny. he was
placed in a padded cell
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-08
TO DEPORT DYING
MAN TO AUSTRIA
Robert Garsh, Aged Fl, viii
Be Taken Across Ocean to
Die at Home.

Lying on a cot at the City Hospital,
slowly dying, is a young man thou
sands of miles from his home and rela-
tIyes He is an Austrian, Robert
Garsh by name, and has just passed
his twenty-first birthday. He was ad-
mitted to the institution on July 1 suf-
fering from cancer of the liver and
the physicians who have examined
him say that no power on earth Gan
save his life.
When it was announced that the city
intended taking patients from the City
Hospital who We're incurable, to place
them in the almshouse,A several pecu-
liar things happened. Several of the
long time patients were taken away by
friends and one elderly woman who
had repeatedly asserted that she had
no friends on earth was whislked away
in a. private coach. Two women who
said they were daughters appeared at
the institution in a handsome coach,
with coachman and footman bundled
the patient into it and drove away de-
clining to give their names.
tients to the poorhouse a friend APP
peared at the hospital and said that
he wanted to help Garsh. The latter
had begged hard not 10 be taken to
the other institution. and the friend
left $21 with the hospital people, with
the request that they have Garlsh de-
ported. Then the same friend told his
story to city officials, and promised II
they would pay the preliminary cost
of getting him to the docks he would
pay his passage across the Atlantic.
This will be done, and Newark will
send the young Austrian home to die.
When lad the young fellow de-
serted from the Austrian army and
worked his passage to America. Hard
ship, poor food and too little of 1t
wrecked his system. and not long ago
he had to give up work. The thought
of going to the almshouse preyed on
his mind rill his friends feared for his
reason. but now The prospect of going
home has wrought its change, and,
with all the suffering, he is happy,
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-08
MAY RAzE
OLD PEST HOUSE
Alderman Day Wants 1t and
All 1t Contains Destroyed
by Fire.

Alderman Elmer A. Day. chairman
of the poor and aims committee of the
Common Council. will call on Health
Officer David d. Chandler of the Board
of Health today and make final ar
rangements for destroying the pest
houss'" in the rear of the almshousc.
able houses, each $50 feet long and ono
story high. Each is a separate ward.
For years these buildings were the
only isolation hospital for the city, and
to within two months ago were used
for that purpose. Now that the isola-
ton hospital at Soho is in use, a negro
caretaker is the sole occupant of the
other plant.
The Council COMMITTEES has decreed
that nothing shall be removed from the
building before its destruction. There
are several hundred dollars worth of
brass and lead plumbing work in the
building besides the furniture, kitchen
fixtures, bedding and general supplies.
All of this will be destroyed by fire.
\ fire engine will be detailed to be
in attendance in case OF emergency.
Not piece of timber OF article of
furniture OF any description will be
left unburned. Further, the sewer
pipes will be dug up and the trenches
filed after a thorough disinfection.
81 think if these buildings are burned
it may hasten the completion of the
Soho institution" said Alderman Day.
THE Board of Health has objected
strenuously to its being destroyed. but
it certainly should be. Germs might
lie there for years and then some one
getting near the building would catch
smallpox or something of the sort and
start an epidemic. They viii be burned
this week if 1 can arrange it in time
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-08
THAW TO GO TO PlTTSBURG.
Ordered There for Examination
in Bankruptcy Proceedings.
[By Telegraph 10 the star.l

PITTSBURG. Sept. 7.-Referee in
Bankruptcy G. W. r. Blair this morn
ing made an order requiring that Harry
X. Thaw be produced in this city at 10
o'clock on Friday morning. Septem-
her II.
Roger O'Mara, receiver in the bank
ruptcy for Thaw, was nominated trus-
tee and unanimously elected by the
creditors.
His bond as trustee was fixed at
100000. AT present he is under 100000
bond as receiver.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-08
HyMEN AND CHARON HELD UP.

There were no christenings, weddings
or funerals in Bayonne yesterday, be-
cause of the Labor Day parade The
coach drivers all took part in the
parade and engaged every coach in
town and many from Jersey City. Sew
eral funerals had to be postponed until
tomorrow A number of weddings
were also postponed, but one couple.
unable to engage a coach. walked to
the church and We're weo, their ap
pearance on the street attracting much
attention.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-08
KILLED BY A TRAIN IN BAYONNE.

Mark Rosengarten, Of % Neet Thir-
ty-seventh street, Bayonne. while
crossing the New Jersey Central Rail-
road tracks at Thirtieth street, Bay
onne, yesterday, was run down by
train of coal cars. He was thrown
beneath the wheels and his legs We're
cut off. He died soon after being re-
moved to the City Hospital
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-08
ONLY ONE CANDIDATE.

The meeting of the Eighth Ward
Republican Club. which has for Its
purpose the elimination of several can
didates from the Congressional field in
the interest of harmony. will be held
at the clubhouse on Communipaw ave-
nue. tonight 1t was hoped that only
one candidate will remain in the field
The meeting was originally sched-
uled for last night, but owing to the
holiday there were few members in
attendance and the adjournment until
tonight was taken.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-08
FEAR Is ARE DROWNED.
Gasoline Fishing Launch Miss
ing Since a Heavy Squall.
[By Telegraph to the star.l

SAN PEDRO. Cal, Sept. Fifteen
persons are believed to have been
drowned in The gasoline fishing launch
o. X, which has been missing since
yesterday.
Searching parties have been sent out.
but little | ope is entertained, as the
launch is not capable of weatherlng
such a squall as prevailed last night.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-08
LEGS GUT OFF BY
TRAIN, HE DIES
Suction of Passing Express
Draws BayOnne Man
Under Wheels.

Drawn under the wheels of a passing
express train by suction. Mark Rosen-
garten, of % West Thirty seventh
street Bayonne, had both his legs cut
off yesterday morning. He was taken
to the Bayonne Hospital. where he died
two hours later.
Rosengarten was standing under the
East Thirtieth street bridge of the Cen
trail Railroad when drawn under the
train.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-08
SMALL FIRE AT MONTcLAIR.

A mysterious fire in the frame build
ing at SO Valley road. Montclair. yes
terday did damage to the extent Of
several hundred dollars. But for the
quick service of the firemen the loss
would have been very heavy. as the
building is surrounded by frame struc-
lures II is owned by Peter j, Heller.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-08

VuIcanize your own Automobile Tires
in fifteen minutes. We show you bow EN-
PIRE TIRE AND SUPPLY co. 2sS lsey st.
ADV
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-08

is going to be a hot one and promises
beat all records for such events.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-08

Have you decided to
help your favorite po-
liceman get a gold
watch? II not, get in
the swim today and
send In your ballots
to THE NJ OR MN
STAR. This contest
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-08

tcontInued ON second Pasep
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-08

Guess on the total
vote for the winning
candidates for Mayor,
Sheriff and State Sem
ator in THE EVENING
STARS Grand EIec-
tion Guessing Con-
test. Thirty seven
EVENING STAR for
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

anr an employee of the United States
treasury department for six years. He
has had Y salary Of $4,000 all this
time. Mr.. Bryan, in his reply to Can.
non, said that he had saved $1,000 per
year while a member of congress-
This sum would amount to $4,000.
Allowing for the doubling of it at in.
terest the amount would be $4,000.
Hepburn had no money and no home
when elected to congress. He now has
an elegant home in Clarinda, valued
at about $4,000 by Decatur county
in Clarinda, worth $4,000; a farm of
several hundred acres in Page county
that is valued at more than $4,000;
farm in Decatur county of several hun
dred acres that his interest in is put
at abount $4,000 by Decatur county
people. He has palatial residence
in Washington worth at least $25, 900
and they say that he has personal
property worth many thousand dol
lars. It is claimed that Colonel Hep
burn is worth near or over a quarter
of million dollars, and that he has
been able to enjoy many trips abroad
and to spend much of his time in
pleasure trips and vacations.
And just a term or two ago Colonel
Hepburn voted to raise his pay one
half. He never asked your advise nor
consent. Now will you retain him at
his increased wages? He assigned as
a reason for the increase that the
price OF living had so greatly in
creased in washington that he could
not afford to go for less. Does his
wealth show that he could not afford
to go for less than $500. Certainly
you can not think this to be true
And after it all, let us have state
ment from Hepburn as to where he
got his wealth. 1t will clear up things
and perhaps we are mistaken in the
values we have placed upon his prop
erty. Will he favor us with some
light, as Mr.. Bryan did? If he will
tell us what he is worth we will gladly
comment upon his statement.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29
JAMESON THE
LOGICAL CANDIDATE,

Sidney Herald: Senator w. D. JAM
ieson, of Shenandoah, is now actively
engaged in prosecuting his campaign
for the election to congress. Mr.. Jam
ieson is young man who desires to
succeed in the political arena of life
and is now before the people of the
Eighth district for their support to
that honored position. 1t really is not
American to retain very aged men in
any calling of life, as the advancing
years of dotage bring unfitness for the
solid hard work that progress de-
mands Mr.. Jameson is the logical can
dldate for that Office, as his opponent,
Col. Hepburn, has held that position
for the past quarter of century and
is now in sight of his four score years.
The age demands younger and more
active men at the helm Of state and
now the people of the Eighth district
have an opportunity to elect repre-
sentative in the person of w. D. jam
ieson, who will give his best talents to
his constituents. From all over the
district come encouraging reports
that Democracy is making a strong
and steady growth for which the young
er men of all classes are responsible.
Jameson for congress should be the
slogan all along the line.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

Dduher zoU
This is only partial list Of the
trust magnates and financiers who con-
tributed to Mr.. Sheldon's fund. An
index as to how much more Mr.. Shell
don may be able to raise from these
interests for the national campaign,
the fact may be cited that Mr.. Crom-
well gave $1,000 to the state fund.
and increased the emeunt to $4,000
for the national campaign.
Fred w. Upham of Chicago is as
sistant treasurer of the Republican
National committee. He Is a million
aire several times over, and member
of the County Board of Review of H.
linois, which passes upon the amount
of taxes which corporations and large
estates shall pay in that state. He is
a director in several corporations and
is in charge of the collection of cam.
paign funds in the west.
On August d, 1908. after his ap-
pointment as Assistant Treasurer Of
the Republican committee, Mr.. Up
ham sent out thousands of letters to
corporation officials whose taxes he
passes upon as member of the Board
of Review, urging them to contribute
to the Republican fund as individu-
ais" and requesting them ito bring
this matter to the attention Of your
business associates" The suggestion
implied is regarded as significant
Five of the nine members Of the
Republican committee are:
Charles F. Brooker, Connecticut
millionaire, members of NJ Y. Cham
Der of Commerce, and vice-president
New York, New Haven Railroad Co.,
against which a. government suit Is
now pending, and one of the leading
spirits in the brass trust
Frank o. Lowden, muti-millionaire,
vice-president Pullman Palace Car Co.,
which is monopoly.
E. c. Duncan, director Atlantic d
North Carolina railway and other cor
porations, receiver Seaboard Air Line,
and official dispenser of patronage in
North Carolina.
L. SOACLudu ouI ClC, ldC-
tor in Powder Trust, against which
the government has q suit now pend
Ing for dissolution.
Boise Penrese, Political boss of
Pennsylvania, head Of the corrupt Re-
publican organisstssn in Philadelphia,
and conspicuous h nsay corporations
Roy O. West, ehairnen Of the Re-
publican State CenmitAee of ILL.,, IL
also chairman Of the County Beard of
Equalization, which passes upon cor
poration taxes.
Fred A. Sims, acting chairman of
the Republican State committee Of In
diana, is also chairman of tho State
Tax board, which passes upon the
taxes levied against corporations.
Mr.. DUPONT has been forced to re-
sign from the executive committee be-
cause of his trust connections, but Mr..
BROKER, against whose company the
government has suit, is still mem.
Der of the committee
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

Bedford Free Press progressive Re-
publican): Some Of the newspapers
friendly to Hepburn are boasting of
the "progressive'' laws he has helped
pass. Everyone knows the part Gov
ernor Cummins took in having such
measures passed in Iowa that they
boast Hepburn did in Washington.
Admitting this is true why is it that
Hepburn said two years ago that he
would rather lose his own job than
see Cummins again elected governor.
Why is it that Hepburn carried the
district by more than 5000 while
Cummins lost it by more than 1000?
Why was it Hepburn carried his state
senatorial district by good majority
and his present Democratic opponent
for congress carried it for state sena-
tor by good majority? Where did
these votes come from? Did Hep
burns remark about his desire for
Cummins' defeat cause the big bolt?
Didn't they come from Hepburn's
friends, inspired by Hepburn himself,
boiling the ticket? Can he find any
good argument to advance why Repub-
licans should not bolt his election?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

Senator Jameson makes but one
pledge in order to get your vote. But
it is sufficient. He pledges his votes
for the people against the interests.
And as reason for his redeeminq his
pledge he gives you his record as a
state senator. In the senate he worked
with the progressives and voted for
all the measures that have tendency
to remove the black belt from south
ern Iowa. He voted for all the meas
ures to make it less possible for the
railroads to dominate politics, such as
the primary bill, the anti-pass bill, the
joint freight rate bill, which, by the
way, saves every shipper in Iowa at
least 20 per cent on every item of
joint intra-state freight that he pays,
and saves money to the merchants and
business men of the state on the mat
tiers that they get stuck for freight on.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

1t does not matter to the Hepburn
men about mans Democracy. If they
can knife an enemy of the railroads by
voting for Democrat they will do It
every time. Why should not you fol-
low the same plan IN disposing Of your
own enemies2
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29
BRYAN 8TANDS FOR THIS.

The Republican National eommittee
says it gets no money from the 8taasd-
ard OIL company. Does that concern,
then. give its money direct t. Hsrab-
uean candidatas7
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

The much talked of Hepburn rate
bill has been held unconstitutional
after the railroads have had two
years lease of life given them by it.
Will you allow Hepburn to draw an
other defective one and put off regula-
ton another two years?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29
THE OKLAHOMA WAY.

Guthrie, Okla. May 21-Within ono
hour from the time H. H. Smock, Ok
lahorna banking commission. had
taken charge Of the. International
Bank of Colgate he had authorsty to
pay the derosttoas in fa4l, though
the banks cash and available funds
IN other banks fell $4,000 short Of
the total amount Of deposits. The
commissioner was able to do this I'M
der the operation of the new banking
law, and this is the first time it has
been called into use.
BRYAN STANDS FOR THIS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29
PROTECTING DEPOSITS IN BANKS.
An Ohio Example of Taft's Position
and okIahoma's Proof of Bryan's
Position.

One of the planks of the Denver
platform favors guaranteed bank de-
posits. Mr.. Bryan addressed the Ohio
legislature in February favering guar
anteed deposits. Former Governor
Herrick subsequently, addressed the
legislature in reply 70 Mr.. Bryan, op-
posing any such protection for banks
and bank depositers.
Mr.. Taft, in his speech of aceep-
lance, denounced the plank Of the
Denver platform, which declares for
national law for banks similar to
the Oklahoma law for state hanks,
thereby ceinciding in the views Of Mr.
Herrick and opposing the views of Mr..
Bryan.
Below are two dispatches showing
what Mr.. Bryan stands for and what
Mr.. Taft stands for:
THE OHIO WAY.
Cleveland, O., Aug. 1.-The cred
itors' committee. charged with an In
vestigation of the affairs Of the de-;
funct Farmers and Merchants bank,
the cashier of whish, Henry W. Ca
zell, is under arrest charged with EN-
bezzlement, tonight reported that the
depcsitors VIII be forced to shoulder
loss of SAFE, eco.
The report, made in naeeting Of,
1880 depostters, charged the deficit toI
Gazell, alleging his specufations
proved disastrous to the institution.
TAFT STANDS FOR THIS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-29

Cornelius Vanderbilt, railroad
interest. ................... 1880
w. K. Vanderbilt, Jr.. railroad
interssts 1,oss
Edwin Gould. railroad interests 1,0e0
w. r. Havemeyer, sugar trust. e1e
B. N. Duke, tobacco trust $3.50. sec
D. o. Mills 500
H. M. Flagler, Standard OIL. -. $50
Arbuckle Bros. Coffee Trust.... 500
Henry Clews, Wall street
banker ESQ
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-11-14
PICKED FOR
GOOD BOYS

The King county republican cen
trail committee yesterday. endorsed
George II Russell FOR postmaster,
with the understanding that RUSSELL
would keep out IT the county treas.
urernhlp matter. II took two hours
20 arrive Al this conclusion
Luclua Mcclure was endorsed
for some sort OF a Job. yet % be
determined. and Samuel Goldberg,
who had charge of the meetings
during the campaign was recon
mended for county charity commits.
aloner. George II Reyeile. Wilbur
+. Cummings and Frank Hammond
were endorsed Tor assistant att0r'
ney general In all about 10 Jobs
were filled TO the satisfaction 81
tho central committee. and Mon.
aay a sub committee will take the
names % the nuwly elected officers
with the suggestion that they be-
appointed The central committee
will meet Friday % hear tho report
0f the subcommittee
The central committee has nn.
noancea that Il IL goinw 20 be y
young Tammany from nov ON and
control ali the patronage
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-11-14
ALASKA HUhGERS
FOR the TURK

Take heed all so epicures. and be-
ware. al lovers Of the festive board
of Thanksgiving. The time honor.
ed bird which hath for many years
furnished for the hounteoua feast
al the annual examining ~ the
American stomach, Is taking his
flight IN large numbers 10 the
frozen zones of the far north Or
dera for 10000 earcnasea Of the
klnRly bird have been placed by
the frugal inhabitants Of the polar
regions. soldiers. miners. hunters.
tfappefe. and even Indians, aud the
immense shipment Is going out on
every boat that sails. The rich and
pnrtiy farmer. and the corn ed
citizen afo complaining that already
there Is an immense shortage in
the supply available. aud he who
- wise VIII Immediately take heed
thereto and provide against the
terrible contingency.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-11-14
VIRGIL VENABLES GETS
DECISION over REMShAvv

very much devoid ~ science, but
Filhere had clearly the hest Of the
first two rounds and held hia own
IN the third and extra round u
Ftlhprg would have followed NJ MS
advantages. there would have beah
no question az HIS superiority
Siafried and Dave Mayors, nitro
dueed hy Announcer J Percy Park
inson az two ~ t.onnie's 81 vnrles
tien# wafe the paper weight boxers
aud their work spoke Volumes Tor
the coaching ~ Instructor Austin
Charles Munroe won two tallH
FROM Orville Vance on aKkfeHaiNe~
ness. Munrae was eoad on The de-
fensive, bat Vance had the edge on
the offensive.
Edward Neal telegfaphed hts re-
Freta that he could not meet Shoas
ter THROWN last night. aud Walter
James went on IN his place brown
showed his class and the crowd res
GREETED that he did not have an saK~
grcaalve opponent
Prof Charles Holmes and san,
Peek went on gar a three round
bout The stunts &c Tom Mcdonald
and others ON Tho Elephant We're
loudly appiAudad.