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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-12
! DEAD, / DYING
FROM GARAGE FIRE
Employe Drops Match in Case
lene and Loses Life-PrO-
prietOr Fatally Burned.

Dropping n match in the drippngs OF
gasoene on the floor Of Casaderdi &
Kohar's garage, at 425 West 54th st, yes
terday afternoon proved fatal to Henry
Rudeck, thirty-seven, varnisher. OF 6Si
Eleventh av He died an hour later in
Polytechnic Hospital Felicia kofar, vic
tim of his employees rashness, Is in the
hospital probably fatally injured. while
Leonard Pfantsch, OF 420 West 5ith St,
who went to the rescue OF Ko1ar. was
burned about the face and hands.
The explosion that followed the ignl-
ton of the gasolene caused $4,000 damage
and gave Deputy Chief Burns and Cap
tain Smith of Engine a chance to risk
their lives by dashing into the flaming
garage and dragging out the unconscious
Rudeck.
The fremen were directed 10 the
mechanics plight by Kohar. who in a
conscious moment screamed that his en-
ploye was still in the flames. Ambu-
lances and a pumotor were sent for, and
though the latter was used on both men
little hope for their recovery was given.
While the injured were being cared for,
the fremen were having a hard time 10
prevent the flames from spreading TO a
lumber yard adjoining. There was also
confusion among the occupants of the
upper stories. who escaped the sheets of
fame when men tore down fence and
made an exit for the tenants from the
rear OF the building.
Mrs Bridget McManus braved the fire
and dashed through with her lj-months.
old baby. They were unframed. Mrs.
Kate Geraghty also went through tn.
fire. Rudolph Parizek dropped into the
yard from a second story window.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-12
L. !. ROAD MASCOT DEAD
Roxie, Terrier with Bank Ac.
count, Succumbs to Old Age.

Roxie, for fifteen years the mascot of
the Long Island Railroad, the only dog
with the freedom of the trains and with
bank account started by commuters,
hundreds of whom made friends with
the little terrier while he rode from
station to station, died yesterday after
noon at DR.. w. L. Johnson's veterinary
hospital, in Jamaica, Long Island, after
suffering for several months.
Roxie will be buried to-day on the
railroads property adjoining the sta =
ton at Merrick Long Island. His body
will be taken there in an automobile by
A. G.. Slack. general foreman of the
railroad company's high tension de-
partment, and c. F. Young. foreman of
the electrical department. A tomb
stone will be presented by Richard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-12
COCAINE TRADER TRAPPED
Burns Convicted on Testimony
of District Attorneys Man.

Joseph Haggamsn, alias Joe Burns
was convicted yesterday before Judge
Malone in General Sessions Of selling
cocaine 20 Harry ellison, an investigator
in Assistant District Attorney Wilmot' 8
drug crusade Haggaman sold fifty
cents worth of the drug TO ellison last
February. The sale took place in front
of restaurant at seth St and Seventh
av.. where Haggaman made his head
quarters He was remanded one week
for sentence
John Burke and Bertha Harris pleaded
guilty to selling cocaine yesterday. and
were rema nded to the Tombs for sem
tence by Justices Wilkens. Moss and
Herman Charles Finney was con-
victed on a similar charge.
Another case Of alleged drug selling
is that Of Andrew Bluttier and Anna
Goldstein. now on trial before Judge
Mulqueen in General Sessions ellison
testified that he bought 100 decks" of
cocaine from them. Their rooms were
raided by the police. who found large
supply of the drug.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-12
Governor Calls Palisades
Interstate Park Supe-
rior to Black Forest.
HE. MAYOR AND 200
OTHERS VISIT TRACT
Arrangements Already Made Tor
Campers, Pavilions Built and
Auto Road Started.

rrnop his return TO New York last nish'
from, an insnection OF the Palisades lnter-
state Park Governor Glynn declared that
the place, which will be open 10 'he pun
lie SUNDAY. would prove TO nc the iu's'
of New York" Governor Glynn was az
COMMANDED by Mayor Mitchell, j. Du FRAU
White. Of Nvack, and about two hunoreu
other members Of the Park Cornm'ssio"'
eft is wonderful place" said the GOV
ernor. 1T is bound to be the lungs vi
New, York IL properly used and developer
II charitable institutions of this city oniy
realized the possibilities of that tract OF
land they would be eager TO aid III i''
development.
81 believe the state should help in the
development Of the place. 1t would not oe
a had idea to erect shelters here ana
there so that those desiring TO camp, out
without the means to purchase tent
would be able to make use Of the park
without relying upon charity.
THE possibilities Of the scheme OF de-
yelopment are immense. I have travelled
through Germany and have seen nothing
there to compare with the Palisades Park.
[ don't even except the Black Forest.
The members OF the commission went
first to Bear Mountain Park on the
steamer Highlander. There the workmen
we're replacing the roof which lightning
ripped from the dancing pavilion in the
last storm Platforms to be used as tent
floors already have been erected on the
shores of Highland Lake for campers.
thirteen-acre playground has been lev
eled. There are pavilions for the use OF
picnic parties. restaurant will be
opened by the commission when the
crowds begin to arrive.
on Sunday the Highlander, a steel boat,
will begin regular trips to Bear Noun
tain She will leave the Battery at 9:l5
a. m. and will reach New York again
about p. m. The round trip on week
days will be 80 cents and on Sundays and
holidays 10 cents. There will be music
aboard.
At Alpine, across the river from Yon-
kcrs. the commission found engineers al
ready at the preliminary work on the au-
tomobile highway which is to traverse
the park.
had been renting to summer folks have
been burned to make way for the road.
and occupants of others have been
warned to leave. Orders for a general
exodus nave caused resentment among
those who believe the roadmakers will
not require their property this season.
Alpine is at the lower end of the park
\ large basin, where boats Of all sizes
can tie up in safety, has been built here
Along the twelve mile shore line of the
park the commission has built nine piers
The park steamer will put in at each OF
these on every trip.
Many OF the piers have been constructed
at Noints where pure springs are to be
found. Paths have been cleared from
each landing back into the woods. In
certain parts of the park camping is per-
mitted to those who apply TO the COM
mission. Leonard II. Smith, assistant
secretary Of the commission, at 81 Broad
way, has charge Of the issuance of per-
mits.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-12
SHOT HUSBAND, NOT BIRD
Woman, Angry at Woodpecker,
Fails to See Man Up Tree.

Stony Point, n. Y, June 1l.-Hidden
from view while at work in a tree.
Frederick F. Seidel was accidentally
shot in both legs by his wife. Mrs.
Marie Seide, as she fred at wood
pecker to-day.
The bird was in the habit of mount
ing a limb near her bedroom window
at daylight and hammering until 1t
awoke her and she chased it away.
This morning she got shotgun when
she heard the bird. Failing to see her
husband saving a limb in an adjoining
tree, she fred, and riddled both of his
legs. He fell eighteen feet TO the
ground. breaking his right arm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-12
Homeyer. of Queens, Long IsIsnd .
- H. 1nos.

Homeyer. of Queens, Long IsIsnd i.
other of the dogs friends.
One Of the chief mourners MN
Miss Elsie Hess. Of Merrick, at -.
h re the animal frequently callA
number of commuters who have L..
Of their four-legged friends death Z.
promised to stop off at Merrick Z.
enough to witness the obseauies
With the exception OF DIR. yobs.
and Miss Hess, Roxie would Visit !,
except uniformed employees Of the ~,
The dogs bank account was st.z,
by friendly commuters when the 4.
began to show signs Of age II /,
expended in providing him with {
best of care at the veterinary hos,,,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-12
"BIG 6" MEETS NEW HEAD
500 Union Printers Give Beef
steak Dinner at Their Club.

Five hundred members OF Typograph-
ical Union No. g. composed Of newspaper
and job Office printers. gave beefsteak
dinner at the Printers club early yes
terday morning in honor OF James H.
Damn. president-eect. Singing, mono
iogues and speech-makng filled three
merry hours.
Mr. Dahm. who will be indicted into
Office on Sunday afternoon. spoke Of
the many questions confronting him. II
doubt said he. III ever a newly elected
president OF Big Six assumed Office
under such adverse circumstances But
assure the members OF this union,
also employers, that every one will get
square deal while ] occupy the presi-
dents chair"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-06-12
WOMEN GLUED TO SEATS
Heat Plays Annoying Freak in
a Pottsville Theatre.
fBy Telegraph to The tribune. !

Pottsville, Penn, June ll.-lntense
heat to-day caused an awkward situa-
ton at the Hippodrome Theatre, where
one thousand women in white dresses
were attending performance.
When the play ended, two hundred
Of the women were glued TO their
seats. &c heat having melted the warm
ish on the chairs. Many were able
to get away only by running their
dresses.
The Marshall republican., 1914-05-15
AUTO ACCIDENT SUNDAY.

A Ford roadster driven by Tom
Thomas OF Odessa, a NJ. v. C. student,
and owned by DR.. Star OF Odessa had
an accident about 4 o'clock Sunday
afternoon. which came very near be-
ing serious. The machine was being
driven at rapid rate on East Yerby
street and was In front Of o. w.
Johnston's home when the trouble
happened. The machine came be-
tween surrey driven by Mr.. Ed.
Mitchell and buggy driven by Irwin
Lisetor and to avoid a collision the
driver quickly turned his car. The
sudden turn caused one of the front
tires to blow out and the roadster ran
into the curbing; then into tele-
phone pole. The wind shield. front
lamps and radiator were badly twist.
ed; otherw ise the damage was slight
The car was taken to the Reopen
hagen garage and sufficient repairs
we're made to enable the owner OF the
car, q doctor OF Odessa. to return to
Odessa that night.
The Marshall republican., 1914-05-15
DEATHS
JACK JAMES.

Jack James, 54-years-old, died at
lis home on West Boyd street at 1880
y. m. Monday, May IL, after a pro-
longed illness of epilepsy, MIR. James
was born In Galloway county and
came to Saline about twenty-five
years ago; Marshall has been his
home during that time. He was a
hard worker until he broke down
several years ago and was a highly
respected citizen. Besides the wife
he In survived by fire children, as
follows: Irwin James OF odessa,
Worthy James OF the Fairville neigh
borhood, Mrs. Bertha Litton and Mrs.
Rose OF Columbia and Mrs. Myrtle
Hanley OF Marshall.
The funeral took place at the resi-
dence at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday after
noon and Rev. w. ". Williams OF the
Baptist church had charge OF the ser
vices. Burial was at Ridge Park
cemetery.
The Marshall republican., 1914-05-15
IN MEMORY.
(Contributed)

In the silent watches OF the night.
while the breeze waited through the
flower laden trees. April "a. 1914,
the message came to Mrs. q. n. Nc
Clure OF Grand Pass. Mo-. TO come
up higher.
The family had retired as usual
and were asleep when the husband
was awakened by her calling TO him
that she was very sick. and to call
their physician. DIR. Coon. and also to
assist her to get out onto the porch.
but before the physician arrived her
spirit had taken its flight.
valvular heart trouble was the i'm
mediate cause OF the sudden death,
although she had been suffering with
q complication OF diseases for several
years. She was 80 years 3 months
and 2s days old.
Minnie l.. Bedsworth. daughter OF
Rev. L. Bedsworth. was born at wav-
eriy. Mo-. December 27. 1863. united
In holy wed lock 10 Mr.. q. n. Me-
Clure.. October 10th, 1880.
She was converted and Joined the
Southern Methodist church at Three
Grove. MO. the summer OF 1850. Five
children were born to this union. one
having proceeded 'h her TO the other
world. while In infancy. Four chill
dren survive as follows: Lamar +.
Mcclure. Mo. Pacific agent at Nelson.
NO.; Gertie Fowler. 2739 Monroe
Ave. Kansas City; Cailie owens. JEFF
ferson City. Mo-; George N. Mcclure,
Jr.. at home. also her aged father,
brother and sisters and husband. six
grandchildren.
She was an Industrious woman and
as a school mate, neighbor and friend
she endeavored to do her duty.
The funeral services were conduct
cd by her Pastor Rev. Thogmorton,
the following Sunday at the NJ. H.
church. The sermon was soul inspir.
ing. Her favorite songs were sung
and the hearts OF the choir and con-
gregation were saddened by the abs
ence of her voice. for hers was voice
ever ready to sing.
She will be missed In her home
In the church and Sunday school
work. She was jealous In the cause
OF Christ and devoted to her family
The many floral offerings were beaut
full tributes of love and esteem.
The Marshall republican., 1914-05-15
RETURNED FROM LEAvENwoTH.

Mrs. Ella Hagan has returned
from soldiers home at Leavenworth,
where she accompanied her husband
Levi Hagan for the purpose of get
ting the benefit of the splendid hispi-
tai service at that place for Mr.
Hagan, whose health has so seriously
failed him, as to make a step of this
kind absolutely necessary.
She reports having been fortunate
In meeting Mr.. J. NJ. Thornton ut the
hcme. whose acquaintance with the
officials OF that place was of great
advantage to them on their arrival.
Mr.. Thornton occupies the important
position of Post Commander OF the q.
A. Il. at the national military home
and seems to be actively perform
ing the duties of his office with his
we'll known zeal and efficiency. as he
generally gives q good account OF
himself along any lines which he un-
dcrtakes
The Post Adjutant reports a total
membership on May 9Th at the home
OF 2,759. Al this reason many are
away on furlough. The number OF
the latter at present being 729.
A May day party was given by the
lady employees and veterans at the
home last Sunday afternoon in the
forest OF the home grounds. Capt
w. s. Rowe and Miss Annie Black,
the matron, were I'm charge OF the
affair. assisted by Miss Grace Gates
assistant matron. Many OF the vet.
erans attended and 4 general good
time was reported. Twenty gallons
OF ieo cream we're served on the occa-
sion.
The Marshall republican., 1914-05-15
PUBLIC
SCHOOL TEACHERS

The Board of Education OF the
Marshall public schools met Monday
Eight and elected teachers for the
ensuing year.
Prof. l.. J. Hall was reelected sup
erintendent at a former meeting OF
tho board at an increased salary.
Prof. +. u. Grain was elected prin-
ciral Of the high school. Mr.. Grain
has been the science teacher and also
In charge of the agriculture depart
ment at the high school and has made
good; his promotion to the principal
ship is we'll deserved. Mr.. Grain was
superintendent of the Gillian schools
before coming TO Marshall and his
work has been highly satisfactory to
everyone here.
Roy hastings. principal OF the
Malta Bend high school for the past
two years was elected to take charge
OF the agricultural and science de-
pertinent.
The following high school teachers
we're reelected: Miss May Duggins.
Miss Mary Fisher. Mrs. Matte u.
Yancey. Miss Mary Davis. Miss MIL
ired Mcbride. Miss Lilly Sparks. Miss
Emma Albietz. Miss Erma Klinger.
instructoress In German.
MIR. Bear. the retiring principal.
Mr.. Rich, science Instructor. and
Miss Drescher OF the commercial de-
pertinent we're not candidates for re
election and their positions are yet to
DC filled.
Prof. Edgar Place was reelected
supervisor OF music by the board.
W. l.. Johnson was reelected prin-
clpal OF the Benton school: II. +.
Cocnrod. having accepted the super
Intendency OF the Blackwater schools.
A principal for the Eastwood build
ing Is yet TO be filled. The grade
teachers elected are: Miss Maize
Bridges. Miss Kathrine Ewell. Miss
Edna Harrison. Miss Alice Montague.
Miss Ada v. Swisher. Miss Mary Ellis
Coleman, Miss Harriet Laurie, Miss
Anna Dysart, Miss Annie Mccormack.
Miss Helene slife. Miss Smith and
Miss Cook all reelected. New teach
ers elected Miss Matte speck, Miss
Louis Faris, Miss Mabel King OF
n ade one. at the Benton school. and
Miss Carroll OF grade two at East
ycod have made other plans and did
not apply for positions.
The teachers OF the colored school
were all reelected by the Board OF
Education Monday night. They are:
J. II. Kenner. principal. Mettie Fur
gason. VILLA Brown and Sadie Hen
derson.
The Marshall republican., 1914-05-15
SALINE CO. COURT
PROCEEDINGS OF THE REGULAR
MAY TERN BEGINNING MON
DAY, MAY 4.

Court met In regular session and
the following proceedings were had:
Joe II. Auer, collector. presents
statement OF taxes collected In April.
and. same was examined by the court
and approved.
Joe II. Auer. collector presents
quarterly statement OF taxes collected
and same was approved.
The court made the following levy
on the taxable property in the county
on the $4,000 valuation. as follows:
State. 19c: county. soc: road and
bridge special. 25c; Salt Pond r. r.,
l0c: and such levy for school pur-
poses as the district clerks certify to
the county clerk.
Criminal cost bills were allowed
In the sum OF s560.64.
In the matter OF the petition OF
Ed. speers for private road. John
Barr. Ed. NJ. Hutcherson and i. NJ.
Hutson were appointed commission
ers to assess the damages and the
cause continued to the August term.
J. Il. Coleman. treasurer, presents
his quarterly settlement and same is
examined and approved.
In the matter OF the petition OF Ed
NJ. Hutcherson, ct al, for public
read. the petition was read In open
court and the cause was continued to
the next sitting OF this term of court.
June end. 1914.
Miscellaneous accounts were al
lowed on the county revenue.
Warrant in the sum OF $500 was
drawn In favor OF Theo. Staub for
wolf scalps.
Warrant was drawn In favor of ELI
wearstler in the sum OF $500 for Q
wolf scaIps.
Warrant was drawn in favor of X.
M. Garnett In the sum OF $50 for
wolf scalps.
Warrants were drawn against GIL
ham Lake Drainage district for the
work completed to date less 1919.
Same as TO the Cole Lake Drainage
District.
Miscellaneous accounts were allow
ed against the road and bridge
funds OF the various road districts.
The Engineer was ordered to view
and report on a bridge on the north
line OF the NEk of section 3. town
ship IS and range 22.
q. N. Jackson was appointed Com
missioner for Salt Branch Drainage
district VS. John sibley who has NOV
ed out OF the county.
| Engineer was ordered TO build the
following bridges and culverts: Bri-
dge between sec. IL and IL, township
40, range 81. Concrete culverts: sec.
3, twp. so. range l9; sec. II, twp.
s2, range 20; sec. 2, twp. SO, range
20; sec. o. twp. as, range 30: sec. /,
twp, as. range 23; sec. 81, twp. 40.
range 22; sec. 22 and 23. twp. 40.
range 2S; sec. 2s and 33, twp. 81.
range %.
In the matter of public printer for
the next year. the court. after exam
lining the bids submitted. declared
the Progress Printing Co. TO be the
public printers for one year.
The court contracted with the
Fairbanks-Morse Co. for a system oi
electric lighting for the county farm
b. +. Naylor 4 Co. was given the
CONTRACT for putting metal ceiling
In the circuit court room. !
II. b. Bristow was given the con
tract for. painting the circuit cour,
ROOM. tsAs
| Il. b. Hit was given the contract
for painting the county clerks office
p. H. Franklin agreeing to fuynisl
the paint gratis. {
Court adjourned to meet June LIST
The Marshall republican., 1914-05-15
AMONG OUR FRIENDS.

The following names are new sub
scribers or renewals during the past
week.
1. Fred Klinger. II. 3, city.
2. Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson, city.
.. w. II. Mills, Burden, Kas.
4. Jennie Vincent. city.
8. Louis T.. Railey, Kansas City.
G. Walter stolbere, Sweet spgs.
Z. J. II. Coffey, Sweet Springs.
s. VIII Tuckwiller, shackelford.
Q. John John, Sweet Springs.
10. Henry Jansen, Sweet Springs.
II. +. II. Porter, Sweet Springs.
~. Edw. Canada. Sweet Springs.
10. Luther Carmean, Sweet Spgs
~. T. A. McAllister, Sweet Springs
Is. Geo. Mueller. Sweet Springs.
1G. ]. w. carp. Malta Bend.
II. NJ. II. Johnson. Genon. Mont.
is. X. Il. Beazley. Arrow Rock.
10. A. u. Maddox. Gillian.
90. VIM. Frank Slater.
The Marshall republican., 1914-05-15
Wednesday.

Junior Chautauqua-Play Festival
Morning lecture-"Poetry and Pa
trlotism."
Afternoon: Music. operate selec-
tions-The Redpath Grand Opera
Quartet. Popular lecture, The An
tIdote for Pessimism"-Hon. Henry
A. Buchtel, Ex-Gov. of Colorado. Ad-
mission 80 cents.
Evening: Music, scenes from
Martha" - The Redpath Grand
Opera Quartet. A splendid produc-
tion in full costume. Scientific de-
monstrations - Prof. Montraville
Wood. The Gyroscope Man. Admls-
sion 35 cents.
Thursday.
Junior Chautauqua-Play Festival.
Morning lecture" Poetry and Mod
ern Thought.
Afternoon: Grand Popular Con-
cert-Quintano and His Band. Hum
an interest lecture. "oil for Life's
Neutrality-suspicious. Austin Fleming.
Admission 35 cents.
Evening: Musical festival-Quin-
tano and His Band. A Festival OF
Harmony fer Everybody. Admission
sc cents.
The Marshall republican., 1914-05-15

by this company OF fifteen artists
trained by the famous Ben Greet him
self. II will be an event long to be
remembered by chautauqua patrons.
The morning hour lectures and the
work among the children will be fea-
lures again this season and in every
way the chautauqua management has
fully met all requirements and more
for furnishing the people a mid-sum-
mer feast of good things.
The Marshall republican., 1914-05-15
POULTRY MARKET.
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Amos Schlue, Blackburn; Clara
Cook. Blackburn.
Belos Hinckley, Wichita, Kas.
Emma Frisby, Glasgow.
r. G. Grain, Sweet Springs; Ruth
Dcatright. Marshall.
Jas. II. Koontz (col) Alma; Bessie
Shannon (col) Blackburn.
G. Roy Clough. Mapton; Nacline N
Dramble, Marshall.
C. w. Thomas, Slater: May Van
Booven. Slater,
The Marshall republican., 1914-05-15
Wedding Cards.

The wedding cards for the Ran
olph-Thompson marriage are out
and are as follows: INF. and Mrs.
c. J. Thompson request the pleasure
OF your company at the marriage OF
their daughter. Harriet Isabelle to
M. James A. Randolph. Wednesday
evening, May 20. 1914, at $3.50 ai
Thompson residence. 6hackelford
NO."
The Marshall republican., 1914-05-15
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express our heart felt
thanks and neighbors for their kind
ness to us In our hours OF bereave'
ment and for their loving thoughts
for our loved one.
MR.. @. N. MCCLURE.
LAMAR MCCLURE.
GEO. JR. MCCLURE.
MRS. GERTIE FOWLER.
MRS. CALLlE OWENS.
The Marshall republican., 1914-05-15

Miss Willie u. Barnes. Of Norton
was In Marshall this week enrouts
to Nelson for visit to her brother,
DR.. II. 7. Harness and family.