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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-04
BAN|STER SHOE
FACTORY SWEPT
BY $4,000 FIRE
Quick Work of Firemen Saves
Entire Plant from
Destruction.

Between $4,000 and $4,000 damage
was done by fire which broke out
shortly after o'clock this morning
in the shoe factory of James A. Ban
lister, at 1S5 Washington street. The
greater part of the third floor. where
more than 5000 pairs of shoes awaited
shipment, was destroyed. The quick
work of firemen in arriving on the
scene and closing fire-proof doors be-
tween other apartments prevented
heavier loss.
The work of the firemen, whose
prompt action saved the building
from probable total destruction, was
facilitated by the presence of mind OF
Deputy Chief John Towey, who di-
rected the early work of r1ghting the
fire. Another feature is that the
firebouse in Academy street was so
near the burning building that con-
siderable time was saved in getting
to work.
The fire was discovered by Firemen
Hugo Brock and Martin Franks, who
were assigned to house watch on the
first floor of the new firehouse, num-
Der "a.
Brock S attention was attracted by
the reflection of the glow from the
fire on the rear window of the fire
house. Calling Chief Towey, he ran
to window to locate the fire, while
Engineer Joseph Brown telephoned
headquarters. The chief jumped
down the pole and Immediately grasp
ing the situation, ordered the men to
work on the apparatus in the build
ing.
Fight Fire from Firehouse.
Sufficient hose was unreeled TO
reach the burning building from the
firehouse, and an engine was sent to
the fire plug, at the corner, for the
necessary pressure. The time saved
thus enabled the firemen to cross the
partly frozen canal between the fire.
house and the shoe factory, and climb
the fire escape to, the third floor. In
crossing the canal the ice broke in
several fire fighters.
Arriving at the top of the fire.
escape the tiremen were forced to
break down the door. Entering the
smoke filled making room they found
that the flames had gained great
headway and had burned half of the
floor, Streams Of water were brought
to play upon the worst portion of the
blaze, while firemen in the fire. house
summoned other engines by second
alarm.
The firemen in the burning build
ing experienced great difficulty in
fighting the flames, which, for time,
appeared uncomfortable. Rushing
through the smoke and flames they
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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-04

ing brought ashore. The train left
before he could learn any of the de-
tails.
He thinks, however, that the bodies
are those of men who were members
of crew of one of the eight barges
that have been reported missing in
this vicinity. The boat in which they
were found, he says, was one of the
kind used as tenders on barges.
The boat was picked up between
Atlantic Highlands and Water Witch
The fisherman says he was told that
1t was found by the members of a
United States volunteer life-saving
station.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-04
-Four Reported Frozen to
Death in Barge Tender

-Four men were found early today
frozen to death in a small boat off At
lantic Highlands, according to a re-
port that reached this city
1t is impossible to get into COM
munication with Atlantic Highlands
or any nearby place, because there
are no telegraph or telephone wires
running Into that section since the
storm of Sunday night
The information was brought TO this
city by ali old fisherman who boarded
9. train at Atlantic Highlands this
morning, just as the bodies were be-
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-04
Schools Skylight Falls;
Teacher Narrowly Escapes
Especial to the Newark star.I

SUMMIT. March 4.--Without warn
ing a skylight over the office OF
School superintendent Clinton s.
Marsh in the Springfield Avenue
School building yesterday afternoon,
crashed in under the weight of the
snow and ice. Miss Eleanor S. Miller.
q teacher in the eighth grade, was
standing near the superintendent's
desk when the shattered glass and a.
heap of snow and ice fell, missing the
young woman only by inches.
Books and papers concerning the
schools, which were on the school
superintendent's desk at the time, IT
is feared are ruined in consequences
of being visited by the snow.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-04
New York Cabarets and
Dances Are Halted at | A. N.

NEW YORK. March 4.--Hundreds
of diners in uptown restaurants who
expected to follow the usual custom
in those places of dancing until dawn
were disappointed at / o'clock this
morning when informed that the
music must stop when the bar closed
at that hour.
The order which affected only the
theatrical district so far. is supposed
to have come from Police Commis-
sioner Mckay. 1t is understood the
dance hall managers viii be expected
tonight to give little earlier notice
of the new rule so that patrons viii
know what to expect AS some of the
cabaret places don't start until mid
night. the new order will cut a lot
into the nights receipts in malls
places.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-04
Starving Wolves Devour Sheep

ROME, March 4.-Hordes of starV-
ing wolves, driven from the Apennlne
mountains by the heavy SHOWS, de.
scended today into the valleys OF
Abruzzi provinces and in the vicinity
of Rome and devoured hundreds OF
sheep. The wolves afterward took
refuge in the caverns of Mt. Soracte,
about twenty-five miles north OF
Rome. Parties of armed peasants
have gone to hunt them, and. ac-
cording to the latest reports, have
killed a large number of the animals
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-04
Town Wiped Out by Hurricane
Which Devastates Two Islands

SYDNEY. N. S. W., March 4.-The
worst hurricane experienced in fifty
years has devastated Cook island and
Aitutaki island, in the archipelago
south of the Society islands.
During the storm huge wave
swept over Mauko island, in the same
group, destroying an entire village.
The condition of the inhabitants of
the storm stricken islands is pitiable.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-04
Charge 0'Shaughnessy's
Father Dies of Pneumonia

NEW YORK, March 4.-Colonel
James O'Shaughnessy, father of Nell
son O'Shaughnessy, charge d'affaires
for the United States in Mexico City,
died here today. He had been criti-
caily i'll for several days, having suf-
fered u relapse from an attack of
pneumonia. He was seventy one
years old.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-04
Hold Bridge Conference
Especial to the Evening Star.l

BAYONNE, March A confer
ence for the furtherance of plans for
the proposed bridge across the New
ark bay between this city and Eliza
bethport is being held here today by
delegates from the Elizabeth Council
and Board of Trade. the Hudson and
Union Boards of Freeholders and the
Bayonne Chamber Of Commerce.
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To Probe canteen Shortage

NEWPORT, r. l., March 4.-Dis-
covery of an alleged shortage in the
accounts of the canteen of the naval
station has led Captain Roger Wiles,
commander of the station, to ask for
the appointment of court of inquiry.
chief Yoeman Smith. in charge OF the
business, is under technical arrest.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-04
Mary Garden III

NEW YORK, March 4-Seriously
i'll of grip and laryngitis. Mary Gar
den, prima donna of the Philadelphia
Chicago Opera Company, is confined
to her bed in her hotel apartment
here. She may not be able to join
the opera company. now on its West
ern tour, it was said last night Miss
Garden has been i'll since last Friday.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-04
Gunman, Fatally Shot,
Refuses to Name AssailanI

NEW YORK, March 4.-James Cor
rigio, also known as Jimmy Curley,"
leader of a gang bearing his name.
was shot and killed last night on the
East Side by two men who effected
their escape without being identified.
Newport daily independent., 1914-02-03
Where Kirby Came In.

Claims being made by Judge w. F. Kirby that he is entitled to credit for the outcome of the state rate cases, look very small when exposed to the rays of light cast upon them by Senator Clarke.
 Senator Clarke has gone en- tirely through the 2,700 pages of the record in this case, and found only six questions asked in all the examination of wit nesses. These questions were rambling and irrelevant.
 "1 suppose Kirby 'butted in when Judge Hill went out after a drink of water, is the only way Senator Clarke can find for explaining it.
Newport daily independent., 1914-02-03
White County Wants Roads.

Special to Independent.
 Little Rock, Feb B. C. II Ray, representative of White county, now residing in Little: Rock, reports the organization of the White County Good Roads Association at Searcy last Fri. day night. There were :E;o SEo charter members, and C. A Kelley of Searcy was elected a. president of the association. It is the purpose of the Association to conduct an educational cam paign in the county and secure the passage of a special act in the next legislature for com prehensive county system ot hie hways.
Newport daily independent., 1914-02-03
Mountain Brakeman Injured.

Knobel, Feb. 2.-Pete Hick- man. a brakeman on the Iron Mountain, was seriously injured when freight train extra No. 1855 was derailed at Peach Or chard, four miles south of here, this evening. Hickman is 30 years old and married and lives at Hoxie. He was brought to this place tonight for surgical attention and will be sent to the hospital at Little Rock early in the morning. The wreck oc- cured on a sidetrack. Train ser vice was not interrupted.
Newport daily independent., 1914-02-03

Terry for the saloon men, told Judge Asher his side had noth- ing further to offer at the time, although they would resume the introduction of evidence to SUD- port the authenticity of chal- lenged signatures, again this morning.
 A total of 1,479 signatures were challenged by the prohibi- tionists in remonstrances filed Saturday morning, and it has been impossible to have each one investigated by saloon workers.
Newport daily independent., 1914-02-03
Carter Judgment Affirmed.

Carter Judgment Affirmed.
 Little Rock, Feb. 2.-The case of Iron Mountain Railroad a. gainst Al Carter, appealed from Independence circuit court, was affirmed this morning by the St. preme court.
 Carter brought suit for dam- ages for injuries sustained by being struck with piece of ice, thrown from a train, and the jury gave him a verdict for $4,50O.
 V. C.. Richardson and Grant S. Mack were the attorneys for the defndant.
Newport daily independent., 1914-02-03
One Killed
 Three injured
In One Family As Result of Accident With "Unloaded''
 Shotgun.

Hope, Feb. 2.-One boy, 13 years old, is dead, his two young CT sisters and a third little girl seriously wounded, near Patmos in this (Hempstead) county, as the tragic result of the younger brother of the dead boy firing a shotgun, which he thought was unloaded, into a group of children.
 The accident occurred last night, but. Patmos being 10 miles south of here, the news did not reach here till this morning. The dead boy, his wounded sis ters and the boy who fired the gun, are the children of Dr. w. H. Barham, in the yard of whose house the tragedy occur red. The other wounded girl is the eight-year-old daughter of the Barhams.
 The four Barham children, the Murphy girl and other children of the neighborhood were at childish play in the yard when the 12 year old son of Dr. Bar ham called one of his playmates and asked him to go to the house with him to look at a new shotgun.
 The two boys were at the door examining the gun. The Bar ham boy was not aware that loaded shell had been placed in it. It was pointed toward the group of children when the boy pulled the trigger to show his little friend how it worked.
 There was a loud report fol- lowed immediately by the shrieks of the wounded children and of those who escaped injury, but who were affrighted at the four of their number, laughing in childish glee a moment be- fore, lying bleeding on the ground.
 The report of the gun and the screams of the children brought their parents quickly to the scene.
 To their horror the older of the boys was found to be dead Surgical attention was at once given the three wounded girls, and at last reports the physi- clans called in to assist the grief stricken father, were hopeful of their recovery.
 The parents of the dead and wounded children are prostrated with grief.
Newport daily independent., 1914-02-03
Lincoln County Progressive.

Special to Independent.
 Little Rock, Feb. B. Hugh R. Carter, State Highway Engin- eer, is at Starr City today, where the bids are to be opened for a miles of improved highway. The people of Lincoln county are deeply interested in the proposi- tion for the building of good roads, and are making extensive plans for practical demonstra- tion.
Newport daily independent., 1914-02-03
Had No Penitenitary Record.

The Independent in reporting the death of Ben Goldman, stat ed that he had a penitentiary re- cord. The paper was mistaken and misinformed. Golden had a brother or brothers, who had such a record, but the deceased was an industrious negro of good reputation, who had a posi- tion with the veneer factory.
Newport daily independent., 1914-02-03
Case of Diphtheria.

A little girl of the Vessel fam ily, living corner of Fourth and Vine streets is sick with diph- theria. The case has been re- ported by Dr. Willis to Dr. Wat son, county health officer and the home is quarantined.
Newport daily independent., 1914-02-03
ty, judgment suspended,

ly, judgment suspended
 James Bradford versus Griz- gle & Sons, dismissed, each side to pay half of costs.
 c. A. Chapman versus Vest ern Union Telegraph Company, damages; motion, petition and bond for removal to federal court.
 William R. Reed, exparte, pe- tition to remove disabilities. granted.
Newport daily independent., 1914-02-03
Same Board of Assessors.

In the Bridge Improvement distict, the council recently elec- ted the same board of assessors composed of c. J. saenger, w. A. Billingsley and o. D. Watson.
 Acting under the suggestion of Mir. Parks, the engineer m charge, it is probable that cer- tain changes will be made Tn the plans for the improvement.
Newport daily independent., 1914-02-03
Motor Car Victim.

Batesville, Feb. 3.-Robert Treadway, a section hand, who was injured at Sulphur Rock, January ', by being thrown from a motor car, died Friday. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Newport daily independent., 1914-02-03
Reduction of Express Rates. Special to Independent.

Special to Independent.
 Little Rock, Feb. 3.-While he does not claim credit, a great part of the responsibility for the reduction of interstate express rates rests with former Attor- Iney General Hal L. Norwood, now practicing law in Little Rock. Attorney Norwood started the action which, with the aid of the parcel post, re- suited in the reduction of rates. After working six months getting up his data, Attorney General Norwood, on July 13, filed before the Interstate Con- remce Commission a petition asking for a reduction of rates on small parcels handled be- tween Arkansas and other points. He alleged that there was a discrimination against the smaller packages, in favor of the larger ones, and submit ted a table which required months of preparation to sus- tain his contention. This action was brought against every ex- press company which has an of- flee in the state, or which for warded shipments into the state.
 In the final decree the Inter- state Commerce Commission followed the reasoning of for mer Attorney General Norwood. It reduced materially the rates on small packages, while the de- crease was either small on the large packages, or none was made at all. There are some in- stances where an increase is shown on large packages be- tween Little Rock and St. Louis, and Little Rock and Memphis. After Attorney General Nor wood had filed his petition, simi- lar petitions were filed by other states, all presenting the same question. The new rates from Little Rock to St. Louis show a reduction on small packages from 40 to 60 per cent. A five pound package formerly requir- ed the payment of 55 cents, now 30 cents will send. the parcel. A six pound package cost 60 cents, while now it is 32. A ten pound package may be sent for 40 cents now, where it formerly cost 70 cents.
 This is another instance of where Arkansas led the process
 sion in securing concessions for
 the public.
Newport daily independent., 1914-02-03
b Suit Ht,t Jury Trial
Shes Iron Moun-
 ;u,ies Sustained l |s.etion Foreman.

Morgan, section 1ore7
 ,0 or, the Olyphant
 tbe Iron Mountain
 suit against the
 upany for personal
 ,, given the first jury in the winter
 tuit court.
 , was called Monday
 both sides answering
 trial. Plaintiff had |lgnsnt in this court
 trial, but was to be
 h on mandate from
 e court.
 alleged that on De-
 1910, when he was
 ,nove a speeder from t the first curve be-
 River bridge, he was
 the second section of
 hieh he claims he had
 no warning. He sus- pries in the back for
 jury in the first trial
 judgment for $500.
 g of the testimony
 onday afternoon and Tuesday, Jones and
 representing the Campbell and Suits the Itain.
 hith of Tuckerman, a | the grand jury was De present Tuesday on 1 sickness in his fam Useph M. Berger, Jr., ? in to take his place. hbers of the local bar Eslon Monday morning presided over over by IE. Jefery with Ira secretary and a com three consisting of J. s Jos. M. Stayton and pbell was appointed to autions of respect to ? of the late Chas. P. , was a judge of this These resolutions will \ to a later meeting association.
 RECORD IN BRIEF. "'uo JOllIl NOOQrlcn, work road; plea of hned $l0; also pied ''sach of peace, fined ntlnued; nolle prosse two cases.
 'fsus Joe King, dis epeace; plea of gull fsus Arthur Camp hquor; plea of guil-
Newport daily independent., 1914-02-03

Drayage of ali kinds handled promptly. Phone No. 10. --- Chester Robinson. 1Sdtf.
Newport daily independent., 1914-02-03
Saloon License
 Almost Certain
Say Leaders In Fight At Little R0ck-COntest Practically
 Closed In Court.

Little Rock, Feb. 3.-It is probable that Little Rocks sa- looms will be reopened today at least not later than tomorrow. The matter is likely to be put up to County Judge Asher to- day and no one-least of all the prohibitionists seriously doubts that Judge fishers decision will be that the saloonists' petition bears the signatures of a majori ty of the white adult residents.
 Prohibition leaders, while they would not allow their names to be used, admitted con- hdentially last night that they expect the decision to be against them. It is said that they have already turned their attention to the appeal which they intend to make to the circuit court at cnce.
 TILT ENLIVENS PROCEED INGS.
 Yesterdays hearing was en- l livened but once, and that when Judge Fred Isgrig and County Clerk H. s. Turner exchanged a few sarcastic remarks.
 The prohibitionists rested their case with an amended re- monstrance challenging all names appearing on the petition for saloons and praying the court to require the petitioners 1 to substantiate each signature. It had been supposed procedure like that in the Argenta hearing when the prohibitionists took up in detail their several challeng- es, would be followed in the Little Rock hearing. Only one witness was offered yesterday by the prohibitionists, this one being for the purpose of getting his name removed on ground tthat the witness had neither signed it nor authorized it be- l ing placed on the petition.
 The near clash between Judge Isgrig and Clerk Turner was a wordy conflict beginning just as court adjourned for the day, and being ended a moment later.
 That's peculiar remarked Judge Isgrig, when Secretary J. E. Mons of the Arkan- sas Saloon Mems Association, told Judge Asher that certain names challenged by the prohi- jbitionists had been scratched off the petition and not counted before the papers were filed.
 "Well, it wasn't done in my office," was the rejoinder of Clerk Turner, after he had charged that Judge 1sgrig' s comment carried with it an in- situation against his office.
 A few more words passed be- |tween the two, who were stand ing facing each other across a table in front of the court s desk, but the affair quickly end ed.
 The prohibitionists rested thel1 case at 10 o'clock yesterday morning-scarcely an hour af' ter court had convened.
 This so surprised the saloon men who had anticipated a len gthy defense as was offered a gainst the Argenta petition when witnesses were placed or the stand to testify to the man
 ner of investigating each sigma
 ture challenged, that a short re cess was necessary while the sa loon forces assembled their in formation for rebuttal.
 SALOONISTS REST CASE. I The trial was halted at 3:3'
 o'clock when Attorney w. l
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-04-27
TURN FIRST DIRT
FOR NE III CHURCH
Special Services Are Held by
Indiana Avenue Christian
CongregatiOn-Mayor Kel-
Ter Delivers Address.

1 Amid the greatest enthusiasm and
speeches ~ various members Of the
congregation and visiting pastors. the
first shOvelful OF dirt was turned yes
terday afternoon for the building of
the new church building on the site
OF the present Indiana Avenue Chris
tan church. il is thought by the pas
tor. Rev. Cecil Franklin, and other
officers of the church that the new
building viii be completed in 80 days
and that the frame will be ready for
the laying of the cornerstone In about
80 days.
There were appropriate services
held throughout the day, starting with
a special musical service in the morn
ing. There were 4O5 present at the
bible school meeting. the Harris Prai-
RE Christian Sunday school class at
tending in a body.
With shovels i'm the hands of as
members of the church, including the
heads OF various departments OF the
church and the presidents of the
church societies and the church
board. a prayer was led by Rev. W. II.
Raker of LapOrte, 10 start the after
noon ceremonies. The new shovels
were supplied 10y the Lindahl Bros. Co.
and the McEn6arfer Hardware Co.
More than 1925 was raised. in cash
offerings through the day. The pres
ent class rooms Will be torn down to-
day by the young men members of
Ire BaraCCa Bible class.
Addresses were made by Mayor
Fred Keller. who was greeted with
cheers and the waving of handker-
chiefs Atty. Chas. Weidler and Rev.
". II. Baker. Mayor Keller's short
talk was an expression of thanks from
the city for the new building, and a
few words Of how the construction Of
new church buildings was always an
evidence OF municipal prosperity as
we'll as increased population.
Mr.. Weidler said that the church
was one of the mainstays Of the home.
He said that the church played a
greater part in the holding together
Cf the members of "A family than any
other institution in the world.
With coo people on the inside of the
building to hear the speakers. the at
tendants at the door were busy thrust
ing hack great numbers on the out
side for whom there was no room. 4
fine dinner was served at noon by the
women OF the church.