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Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-10-16
RELIEF TRAIN BURNS
AND MANY REFUGEES
ARE KILLED
1t Had Been Sent Out to Res.
cue Residents of Threat.
ened Town. But
Was Wrecked.
IRAINMAA IN TANK
BOIlfO IC DEATH
SO Far dS Known Only Two OF
Entire Trdinlodd Escaped. but
Exact Number on Board
Can! Not be
Learned.

Alphena, Mich, Oct. 16.-Nearly q
score of refugees from the fire swept
village OF Metz are known to have
been burned to death between Metz
and the village of Posen last night
when the relief train on which they
were escaping was wrecked by a
burned culvert. Details are lacking
and reports are coming In very slowly
as the result of the destruction of
poles and wires by fierce forest fires,
but 1t Is known from Millersburg at
noon that fifteen skulls have been
found in the ruins of the train and
that the fireman was burned to death
in the water tank of the locomotive,
where he had taken refuge.
1t is not known definitely how
many persons were aboard the relief
train when it left Metz, nor whether
any escaped besides the two train
men. The trainmen crawled along
the track on their hands and knees
mass of flames. There are vague ru-
mors that others escaped but the ru-
mors are not confirmed.
Forest fires in the Presque Isle
country suddenly became threatening
they had been extinguished. They
spread rapidly and were soon menac-
ing a number of towns, including
Metz, The situation at Metz becf me
acute last night and relief train was
sent there.
Nets had a population OF 100 but
how many the train took away Is
not known.
tt. - Ia..ur
to reports coming into Alpena today
from the north there has been a
heavy loss of life as the result OF for
est fires which yesterday and last
night swept the Presque island coun-
try. The most serious report Is that
relief train which went to the viii
lage OF Metz last night had been
burned with a number of refugees.
II Is impossible yet to secure eithe.
confirmation or denial of the report.
The reports received here state that
after the train had been loaded vita
refugees and goods at Metz 1t starte
north but got no farther than Hawks.
Then the train heajcl south for Al
pena. The report says that at Mo-
wicki station the fire had burned
through a number of railroad ties.
weakening the track. and that the
rails spread, derailing the relief train,
which caught fire and was entirely
destroyed.
1t Is not positive what became Of
the people on the train, but II is re-
ported that they burned to death. En-
gineer Foster and Fireman Lee took
refuge in the water tank, where they
stayed until the water became too hot,
and then they ran for their lives.
They are reported badly, but not seri-
oLsly burned.
Fires In the vicinity of Alpena have
receded and this place is now out OF
danger. 1t Is feared there has been
a great loss of life In the hamlets and
farms throughout the Presque Isle
country.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-10-16
HASKELL SUES
FOR s6oO,OOO DAMAGE
Files Case In Nebraska County
District Court Because of State
ments Made by Hearst
Hearst Offers Money
to Governor,

Omaha, Oct. 16.-After a dramatic
scene on Union Pacific train No.
last night in which the door of his
stateroom was broken open by q
deputy sheriff, w. r. Hearst was
served with papers notifying him of a
suit for 100000, which has been
brought against him for slander and
libel by Governor Haskell, of Okla
homa, In the Douglas county, Me-
braska, district court.
The train on which Hearst and his
wife were passengers was due at 9:40
but did not arrive until 1920. Deputy
Sheriff Stewart was on hand with a
summons, and orders to serve 1t with
out fail. When the train pulled in he
boarded II and knocked on the door
OF the stateroom occupied by Mr.. and
Mrs. Hearst
An inquiry through the door for
Mr.. Hearst brought the information
from mis- wife that her husband was
not In the stateroom but had gone to
the depot to send a telegram. The
deputy threatened to break the door
II he was not admitted and Mrs.
Hearst screamed out that she was
alone and would admit no man.
The deputy thereupon carried out
his threat and broke open the door,
Gi,6ing Mrs. Hearst partially d!srobsd
and apparently on the verge of hys-
terra. Stewart then started to kick
In the door of the toilet room adjoin-
ing. but the door was quickly opened
and Hearst stepped out. The deputy
thrust the papers into his hands and
Hearst accepted them.
Hearst said the summons was en-
tirely unexpected as he did not have
a suspicion of anything of the kind
occurring in Omaha.
why did you refuse admittance to
the officer?" was asked.
Because myself and wife were re-
firing for the night" explained
Hearst.
Frankly, I don't believe this case
will ever come to trial and the knowl-
edge Of this suit does not disturb me
in the least. When Haskell said not
long ago, that his only reason for not
bringing suit against me was because
of lack Of funds, l offered TO donate
the necessary amount from my own
pocket and this offer still holds
good"
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-10-16
SALT DOCKS BURNED,
MILLION DOLLAR FIRE
COnflagratfon at Chicago Destroys
immense Property.

Chicago, oct. 16.-Property valued
at almost $1,000 600 was destroyed
early today by fire which consumed
the International Salt company's
docks, offices Of the Elgin, Joliet &
Eastern railway, and fifty freight
cars at One Hundred and Third street
and Calumet river.
The flames for a time threatened
the two big grain steamers and the
Calumet elevator, which, II is said.
contained more than a million bushes
OF corn. The frelghters were towed
away and the flremen engaged for an
hour protecting the elevator. II Is ru-
mOred that the fire started by sparks
from a passing engine. but railroad
officials declare that there was no en-
glne in the neighborhood at the time.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-10-16
NORTHERN PACIFIC
USES BLOCK SYSTEM
Inytntion of Division Superintendent
Makes Collisions Impossible.

Tacoma, Oct. 16.-Today all the
Northern Pacific trains operating be-
tween Trout Creek, Mont, and Ia
coma come under the control of the
A. b. c. block system of train dis
patching devised by A. Beamer, su
perintendent OF the Idaho division. All
western lines on the road excepting
the division between Portland and Ia
coma are now operated under the new
system, which, it is said, makes col
lisions practically impossible. The
adoption of the A. b. C. system will,
IL Is asserted, completely revolutionize
the method Of train dispatching.
The system has been adopted after
extensive and thorough tests extend
ing over more than a year. Under 1t
trains are run between block stations,
which are ordinarily about ten miles
apart, on authority of a block card
Issued by an operator by the direc-
ton of the train dispatcher at the
headquarters of the series Of blocks.
This card gives the train clearance
only to the next block station. Be
yond that il cannot proceed until Civ
en- authority by the Issuance OF an
other block card. All trains are run
entirely Independent Of each other,
the card system eliminating the ne
cessity of comparison of orders be-
tween conductors and engineers OF
different trains waiting for orders and
uncertainty OF movements Of other
trains ahead or following.
Several months ago half a dozen
general superintendents of the Har-
riman lines then comforting at Port
land. came TO Tacoma and Spokane
70 investigate the workings OF Super
intendent Beamer's new system, then
being tried out between Pasco and
Spokane.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-10-16
HIS AERoPLANE FELL.

Aldersnot. Oct. 16.-Captain f.
Cody. the American aeroplanist, who
spent several years in British service,
in charge of the kite section OF the
army, made an attempt today at a
flight In his aeroplane. After reach
ing the height of twenty feet, how
ever, the machine fell and was wreck
ed. Cody escaped uninjured.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-10-16
M'KINLEY COUNTY
DEMOCRATS NONIIN ATE

At the Democratic convention Ct
Mckinley county held in Gallup on
the l4th the following were nomina o.
ed: Superintendent Of schools, r. \.
Waring; county comm issioner, second
district, S. NJ. Brown; county COM
missioner, third district, George Krai-
ker; probate clerk, Charles NJ. Sa-
bin; probate Judge. Anselmo Gregio;
sheriff John L. Fitch; assessor, Rees
Beddow; treasurer, f. c. Swartz, and
surveyor w. ID. Mckinney.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-10-16
MILLION FOR A HOSPITAL.

New York. Oct let was an
nounced today that James S. Kenne-
dy' the New York banker. has given
100000 to the Presbyterian ho5-
pital of this city Of which ne is pres
ident The money IS TO 5e used IN
construction OF buildings. Other gIt's
OF Mr.. Kennedy prev0us'y announc q
are 100000 TO Columbia university,
100000 building for the United Char
tiles and $3.50 900 to the School Of
Philanthropy.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-10-16
TO yENTILATE STREET CARS.

Chicago. Oct. 1s,-Padly ventilated
street cars, which breed pneumonia
and kindred diseases. are to become a
thing of the past in Chicago through
the efforts OF the health commission
er and the cooperation OF the board
of supervising engineers and the ira p
tion companies.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-10-16
PRESIDENT APPOINTS
REGISTER AT ROSWELL

Washington, ID. c., Oct. 16.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt today appointed Thos
s: Tillotson as register Of the land
office at Roswell. N. NJ. The ap-
pointments OF Frank II. Park as reg
lister, and George L. Cugsbee as re-
ceiver OF the land office at Phoe-
nix. were also announced.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-10-16
HALLWAY BRIDGE DESTROYED.

81. Petersburg. OCT. IA dispatch
to Novoe Vremya today from Bel
grade says that the railroad bridge
over the Bosnia river at Vranduk
Bosnia had been blown up and de-
stroyed, cutting off communication
with serayeva the capital of Bos-
nis.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-10-16
TAFT IN TENNESSEE.

Chattanooga. Oct. 16.--Taft and
party arrived here this morning aft'r
an all-night run from Louisville.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-10-16

Denver. Colo, October I6.-falr tonight
Showers 10 north portion 'onlght or saiwday
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-04
BELLE
ENGAGED To WE'D
M0NTCLA|R MAN
Chaplin Marcus and Miss Butler,
OF Washington, D. G.,
Make Announcement.

Montclair society folks today are in
terested in the nnounceme of the
engagement of Chaplin Marcus, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. William Elder Marcus, of
FOG Upper Mountain avenue. Montclair.
n New York, to Miss Gladys Swift
Butler, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Alban
b. Butler. of Washington. n one of
the bellies of that city.
Miss Butler and her sister. Miss
Francesca Butler, made their debut last
winter in Washington. where the family
occupied the Wendell mansion in Shcr-
idan Circle. Miss Butler and her sister
have spent much time abroad, where
they We're educated. They are fine
~horsewomen. Miss Buffers cider sister
married a few years ago Captain Dom
aid Tyler Moore. a cousin of Mrs.
Roosevelt, and at one time an aide to
the President.
Chaplin Marcus is a younger brother
of w. F. Marcus, jr., and has a young
sister, Miss Dorothy Marcus, who is not
yet out. His mother was Miss Mary
Chaplin.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-04
RESIGNATION Of
ROAD SUPERVISOR
CAUSES SURPRISE
Patrick w. Mccoy, of BeIIeviIIe,
Wants to Quit Because
of Criticism.
RUMORS OF SENSATION
BACK OF THE MATTER
Afidavits of Men Under Him
Taken by Township
Counsel.

Supervisor of Roads Patrick w. Nc
Coy, of B%elleville. has rendered his res
ignatior to Chairman of the Township
Committee j. w. Hirdes, and back of
1t there is alleged to be a sensation.
1t is expected hat action viii he taken
On the resignation at the meeting Of its
committee neX Tuesday night.
Mr.. Mccoy gives as his reason for
.resisning the fac hat there has been
dissatisfaction on the part of some citi-
e n with his method of work. Their
criticisms ave ben such. he said, that
he thought it best to resign.
There have been runors in the last
week concerning the road department,
and it is known that Township Coun-
selor Andrew L. Boylan has been TAX
ing afidavits of some of the employees
on the roads.
The Democratic members of the
Township Committee have refused to
discuss the matter. The Democrats are
in control of the committee, having
three members TO two for the Repub-
licans. Mccoy has Dere supervisor of
the roads for many years.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-04
NUTLEY SCHOOL CLERK
MAY LOSE BOARD SEAT.
By ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Decision
Clements Can't Serve DOubly.

The decision of Acknowledgement
Robert McCarter in reference to the
eligibility of District Clerk James n.
Brophy, of the Harrison Board of Edu-
of Education. inasmuch as the Nut
ley district clerk. Frederic ~. Clements,
is a member of the board. MI. Clements
was appointed to succeed A. Is. Mere
dith, the present superintendent Of the
Nutley public schools. The probabli-
ties are hat some action On the at
torney- generals decision will be taken
at the next meeting of the Board OF
Education.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-04
UNDER ARREST FOR
RUNNING OVER BOY
AND DRIVING OFF
Frederick Carter, of Bloomfield,
Held for Hearing in
MOntclair.

Frederick Carter, of q Ward street,
Bloomfield, was held in $500 by Re
corder Henry L. Yost in the Montclair
Police Court today for a hearing next
Tuesday on "a charge Of assault and
battery. Carter was driving a horse
attached to a covered carriage along
Bay street and when he reached the
corner of Glenridge venue. his horse
knocked down and the carriage ran
owe Samuel Rose, the 9-year-old son
of Jacob Rose, who keeps a grocery on
that corner The boy had been sent
on an errand across the street by his
mother. The little fellow received Sc
we're bruises or the body from the
horses hoofs and the big toe of the left
foot was almost amputated by the
wheels passing over it.
When the accident occurred Garter
whipped up his horse and drove up
Bay street at a rapid rate. The boys
father being attracted by his sons
cries. ran in pursuit of the driver OF
ther liz. but the latter was fast gaining
ground. John Herman. who was driv-
ing along the street, asked Rose what
was the matter. On hearing the lat
ter's account of the accident, Herman
said, Jump in and / will catch him."
Their ace was kept up until the Erie
depot was reached when Carter was
caught. He was brought to the police
station, where he claimed it was the
boys fault that he was run over. lie
was told, however. that an innocent
man had no occasion to run away.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-04
IN
BELLEV|LLE PUT
UP UNITED FRONT
No Contests Develop Over Pc
neutrality-suspicious.
Named.

Belleville Republicans last night
sanctioned the following petitioners,
there being no contests:
Freebooter. Pierre Black. for renomi-
nation; for township clerk, Edward
Mathes; for township committee,
George w. Staniar and Frederick W.
Barge, the former for denomination;
for constables. Gilman, Richard Lister
and Charles McCoster. One of these
only can be elected, but the three
names will be placed on the ballot.
Nominations for poundmaster and sur
veyor of highways will be left to a
committee ON vacancies. The dele
gates for the State and congressional
will be named by the
this week.
Under the new charter of the town
The political parties must place ON
their respective ballots the amount of
their party will spend in the
township departments if they
are successful. The sums indorsed
night were: Roads, $11. 900; light
ing, $1,000; poor. $1,000; ~incidentals,
5000; Board of Health, $4,000. Two
sums were put up for choice In the
police department, $1,000 and $4,000.
The appropriations were made after
Counsel Andrew l.. Boylan,
a Democrat, had pointed out the needs
Of the township and had suggester the
several amounts. For roads. Mr.. Boy
Ian showed that OF the 81, 900 at least
$4,000 would be needed for repairs,
1000 for new work and s 1000 for grad
ings. His remarks were received with
applause and his suggestions followed
out. When 1t came to the appropriation
police it was first decided to make
the amount $4,000. When Mr.. Boylan
said the Democrats had made it So, 900
it was decided to put the two amounts
the ticket and leave it to the dis
erection of the voters.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-04
PERSONAL NOTES FROM The SUBURBAN TOWNS

Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Dodd and
Frank Dodd, OF Peterboro, Ontario,
Canada, former residents of Nutley,
who have been spending a few weeks
with M. Dodd's mother. Mrs. Mary
Dodd. of Vreeland avenue, have re-
turned TO their homes.
Whitney Truman, of Norwalk, Conn,
is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles A.
Whitney, of Satterthwaite avenue
l.. =. thinner, of Binghamton, y. V.
is visiting Mr.. inc Mrs. l.. thinner, of
Hillside avenue.
Charles Roos and NJ. NARROW, Of
East Greenwich, r. l., are visiting Mr..
and Mrs. w. Edwards. of Erie place.
Justice of the Peace Thomas p. Day
and family, of Chestnut street, are
spending a week at Asbury Park and
Ocean Grove.
Miss IreIe Hearn. of Highie,d lane,
has returned from Asbury Park.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-04
BURGLARS CREEP
THROUGH HOUSE AS
FAMILY SLEEPS
Home Of Charles A. Hinck, in
MOntcIair, Robbed of Silver
Articles.

Burglars broke into the home OF
Charles A. Hinck. of 205 Grove street.
Montclair. last night and the following
articles were stolen: Solid silver cake
basket, teapot, sugar bowl and a few
doilies.
Entrance was obtained through a
kitchen window, which was pried open
with a Jimmy. The members of the fam
lily knew nothing of the robbery until
they came down stairs today.
Mr.. Hinck's house Is located several
hundred feet from the street, and is
surrounded by several acres of ground,
and passerSby could not hear burglars
at work.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-04
REPUBLICANS IN
BITTER CONTESTS
IN MONTCLA|R
Surprises Sprung at IndOrse-
ment Meeting in the Sec
Ond Ward.
MACNAUGHTEN BEATS
GLAISTER FOR COUNCIL
DR.. Van Gieson Turned Down for
School Board, Olcott
Winning.

The Republicans Of the Second ward
of Montclair held a meeting in Repub-
lican headquarters, e0S Bloomfield ave-
nue., that town. last night, and indorsed
Councilman Walter MacNaughten for
denomination over Joseph w. Glaister.
by a vote Of 116 to As. Glsister's
friends claim that the heeting was
packed by M~cNaughten's friends, and
that he will file a petition and run at
the primaries.
For school commissioner, Charles s
Olcott received 102 votes to GO for DR..
Ransford 3. Van Gieson, the present
incumbent. This vote was a great sur
prise to Van Gieson's friends, as it was
thought Van Gieson would have a walk
over.
The meeting was addressed by George
w. Da Cunha, candidate for mayor.
and he was loudly applauded. The
Rev. John c. Love, pastor OF Union
Baptist Church, negro, made an ad-
dress on behalf of the negro population
OF the town. He advocated the ap-
pointment of negroes to town Offices.
While the vote of these ward meet
ings tends to show the choice of the
voters for ward candidates, 1t is not
certain that the primaries may not
choose other candidates. There will be
a Republican mass-meeting in Club
Hall next Wednesday night, which will
be addressed by Winston Churchill, of
New Hampshire; Senator Everett Colby,
Sheriff Sommer, Assemblymen William
p. Martin and William Fellowes Nor
gan. 1t is expected that a banner will
be raised at Montclalr Centre, just be-
fore the speaking commences.
Although Hugh Gallagher and Ed
ward Winslow. the present freeholders.
have been Endorsed by the Central Re
publican Committee, and by the First
and Third Ward Republican clubs.
there are a number of other aspirants
for the Offices. among them James c..
Pier, former chief of police, who has
already filed his petition, and Justice OF
the Peace William B. Williams.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-04
TENNIS GAMES
FOR THE KINSLEY CUP.

The annual tournament of the Power
shon Lawn Tennis Club. of Nutley. for
the possession of the Kinsley cup, now
held by DIR. II. C. Haywood, will begin
tomorrow afternoon on the club courts
In Prospect avenue. The winner of the
elimination contest among the leading
racquet-yielders of the club will play
the challenge round with DR.. Haywood
on Labor Day afternoon.
The present holder of the cup already
a two legs on the handsome trophy,
md, should he win Monday, the cup
would come into his permanent possess
sion.
1t Is thought that the probable chai-
lenger will be DR.. D. 4. Bishop, who
has also won two legs on the cup. e. T.
Clements, of Hillside avenue is also
regarded as a serious contender.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-04
HULSART REFUSES TO
RUN FOR DEMOCRATS.
Councilman Who Was Turned
Down Is Not Sore.

The Democrats of Glen Ridge met
last evening and elected George w.
Hulsart a delegate to the county con-
Vention. John II. Mylod was elected
a delegate to the congressional con
vention. 1t was decided not to name
any candidates for borough offices this
year.
A committee consisting of Louis
Hinrichs, Nathaniel A.. Hanau and
John H. Mylod was named to form a
permanent Democratic club in the
borough. An effort was made to in
duce George w. Hulsart, present coun-
Gilman. who was turned dow for re-
nomination by the Republicans. OF ac-
cept a nomination for the office, but
he declined.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-04
CALDWELL TEAM HAS
HARD GAMES SCHEDULED,

The Caldwell A. A. will have a hard row
TO dig over from now until the end Of its
season September 10. Tomorrow the Cald-
wells will visit the Montclair Athletic
Club, on Valley road grounds, Montclair.
to play the first of a series of two games,
the return session to be played at Cald-
we'll on September L. Labor Day after
noon the Monterey A. c.. Of Passaic, will
be the attraction at Caldwell. These
teams are evenly matched and a great
game should he the result of their meet
ing. The closing game of the season at
Caldwell. September 10, will be with the
Bloomfield Il. Il. c. On the occasion OF
their previous meeting this year the
Bloomfelds were winners after a hard
struggle, and the home team hopes to even
up the score at this time.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-04
DEMOCRAT WILL
RUN FOR COUNCIL
WITHOUT FIGHT
Charles ]. Murray, of Bloom:
field, Will Be Re-
elected.

The Democratic workers of Bloom
field net last evening and talked over
political matters. Harry NJ. Brady
will be nominated for freeholder and
Councilman Charles j. Murray will be
re~nominated for councilman In the First
ward. He will be Endorsed by the Re-
publicans n will nave no opposition.
In the Second ward George Idle will
be named for councilman and in the
Third ward Councilman Frank y.
Cnangst will be again nominated.
No decision was arrived at regarding
a candidate for mayo
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-04
MONICLAIR BAND CONCERT.

The old Montclair band gave it's frs
free concert on the grounds of the Cen
trial Grammar School. in that town. last
night. under the leadership of Signor
Ernesto Demaggio. Hundreds of people
enjoyed the musicc and the musicians
received much applause. \ temporary
stand was erected On the grounds. and
the Glaister Company wired it for cleo
trio lights as it's contribution and the
Board of Education supplied the lights.
The next concert will be given at An
derson Park, Upper Montclsir, next
Tuesday evening.