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2 tire for canflles. Frank Irwin, the hotel scurrying for canflles. Frank Irwln. Mrs. Ca-rMlus T.

Rogers arifi H. D. Fullerton, his vif? and two children, were among those who tafr-red shocks from the lightning that struck their homes William Drake, coachman for Walter J'-nnlugs, was driving home from the when ft tree that was struck by lightning fell across an trie light wire, driving It down his horse, which was killed Instantly. The coachman icmalned in the rubber tired buggy until an automobile came along end rescued him. At Rldgewood Heights the half completed German Presbyterian Church was blown to the ground and demolished.

The loss is placed at $2,000. A large tent in which sen-Ices had been held wan blown to ribbons and scattered all over the In Manhattan little Carnage v.a.= caused, although the lightning: struck in a few places. American League Park seems to have suffered the worst damage. The wind blew down the left and right field fences, and sent most of the ten thousand rpectators. who were there to ccc a pame between the Yankee? and Detroit, scurrylne for th? With co many people try- Ing to Into the station at once, the crush beeanio dangerous.

Several mounted policemen 1 arrived on dM scene, and had to back their into the crowd to quell the panic. A bolt of lightning struck the flagpole on the roof of the Cornell Medical College. In iavenue, between 27th and 2Sth streets. Patients in Eellevua Hospital had a bad fright, for from they were able to pee the ball of flre, -which seemed to rest for a moment at the top lof th? staff. The nurses quieted them In a short time.

A bolt of lightning also struck the pole at the top of the building of the Manhattan Storage I Company, near street and Lexington avenue. Considerable discomfort was caused to large afternoon theatre crowd that, tempted by the fair -weather early in the day. had left home I clad In thin summer raiment. About the time that the theatres were out it was raining the hardest. People crowded into lobbies and called for carriages.

The shopping crowd, which went home earlier, had used up all the available carriages, and the people from the theatres had either to wait or get wet. The skylight of the Tenderloin station iras smashed by the force of the rain. A plate glass window in front of a millinery establish: ment at No. 277 Fifth avenue was smashed in by the wir.d. and Miss Anna Copper, who hap, pened to be near, was stunned by the falling 1 glass A large sign In front of the Herald Square Theatre was blown to the ground and hurled out Into Broadway.

A frightened cab horse dashed on to the sidewalk and then down the i street, with the vehicle careening behind. In front of Mary's he dashed into a crowd of but was stopped before cny was hurt. New Jersey also suffered severely. Many trees were blown down and numerous places Bjasa struck by lightning. At Morristown the temporary buiMinse which have been ercctad for the MorriMown Field Club's show suffered severely The wind tore the roof from one barn end carried It bodily into a ravine a quarter of a miie away.

Side walls and roofs of other buildings were torn away and miscellaneous pieces were strewn over the baseball field and golf links Pieces of tar paper used for roofing made the air black In one section and large pieces were blown htjt a mile away. At Hackrnsack trees were blown across the trolley tracks. At Teaneck one fell directly in front of a moving csr. and only the promptness of the motorman prevented a wreck. RUTJAWAY FREIGHT KILLS FIVE.

Ban Bensronc. Sept. long freight on the Santa. Railway got beyond con; roi at Station, on top of the steep San i nan grade, early io-day and crashed into a light engine at the bottom. The wreckage caught fire end burned fiercely.

Five men are known to have been killed and one fatally injured. The dead In- I elude the engineer, two fcrakemen and two tramps. With the exception of one brakeman, all were burned to death. of ex. valties In tMs Former price of "Style $1,800 Spec Sale price in Walnut.

SSSO STYLE -W" Important Sale of Exchanged Instruments at Virtually One-Half Price BEGINNING MONDAY, SEPT. 23D. TO those who admire orchestral music in its different varieties; to those who have wished to own an Orchestrelle, but have not felt they could afford a new one, and to those who do not find in other instruments complete realization of their musical ideals this Sale presents an exceptional opportunity. These are the Orchestrelles which have been returned for larger instruments. They have all been to the factory where they were made, and are sold with the same guarantee and practically in the same condition as when new.

Extremely Moderate Payments with Simple Interest on Any of These Instruments Former Special Former Special Style Price Price Style Price Price Mahogany. 52 $80 Walnut (Renaissance) $1800 450 233 Walnut 1800 850 600 250 Oik (Grecian) 900 Mahogany 600 275 Walnut (Renaissance) 1800 925 600 275 Walnut 1800 950 Mahogany 600 300 Walnut 180) 050 Mahogany 600 325 1 Mabugany (Grecian). 1800 1000 Walnut 650 409 Man. 1803 1025 Walnut 953 500 Mah. 1800 1050 Mahogany 950 525 1 Man.

1800 1050 Mahogany 950 550 Walnut (Special) 2500 1400 Mahogany 950 575 Walnut 1000 500 AEOLIANS 1500 900 Ebony 4 0 120 Mahogany 150 900 Chippendale, Walnut 600 140 "'V Walnut ISO 750 Chippendale, Wa1nut 600 140 Walnut 1500 800 Colonial, Walnut 600 165 Oak 1500 800 Colonial, Walnut 600 165 Hungarian 850 Colon Mahogany 600 175 T. Light Mahogany 1500 850 Colonial, Mahogany 600 175 Mahogany 150) 900 Grand, Oak 750 200 1 Mahogany 1501 925 Grand, Oik 750 200 1 Mahogany 925 Grand, Mahogany 75J 225 1 LlUernl Allowances on Old luiit rnniroin of All The Aeolian Company, Aeolian Hall, JJjk ink ci PROGRESS OF BIG SUIT. GOVERNMENTS PROBLEMS Victory Would Be Only Start of Fight to Dissolve Standard. There will be no temporizing with the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey, lawyers for the government declare, nor will there be any delay forcing the dissolution of the trust, if the suit now under way has a mccessful MM. It will be pome time, however, it is admitted, before the Standard Oil Company will be forced to split up again into seventy component corporations, even if the government is legally able to attach the Ftigma of monopoly it.

The present hearing in this city, the first of a series to be held in various cities and towns to be dceigned later, when witnesses may be readied whose testimony will be needed to prove the monopoly, will probably require another fortnight to pet out all tho facts that are possible to be had from persons in this jurisdiction. Where the next henring will be held has not as yet been determined, and It Is impossible as yet to Fay what point will nest be selected for the examination. Under the order of the United States Circuit Court for the Eastern Division of Missouri, where the government filed its bill of complaint, the special examiner was directed to hear all the evidence obtainable before presenting it to three Judges of the court for examination. This will make it necessary for Judge Ferries and the government's attorneys to make a grand tour of the country, or at least of the most Important cities. After all this testimony has been taken, the case will be thrashed out all over again In the Missouri Court and there are bound to bo Inevitable delays in getting the witnesses.

The preliminary taking of testimony and the hearing of the. case before the United States Circuit Court In St. Louis will take a year at least and the twenty-seventh President of these United States will probably have taken up his residence In the White House before tho three Judges of that court hand down their opinion. STANDARD MIGHT APPEAL. No one Imagines for a moment that If the decision of the court is adverse to the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey that corporation Is going to accept the result meekly.

The. fight to prevent governmental interference with the combination as at present constituted will certainly be carried to the United States Supreme Court in Washington, where the battle will be long and bitter. It may be years before that court will determine whether there is an oil trust in this country or not, so the Rockefellers, the Flaglers, the Pay lies, the Pratts, the Roge r5e the Archbolds, Bostwicks and the rest of the princes of Standard Oil will not have to worry Just at present about a cutting down of their substantial Income, which has gone on Increasing year by year for the last quarter of a century. For oil is oil. and It is still used to a considerable extent and will probably continue to be used during the long litigation over the Standard's control of it.

If the highest court in the land rules that the Standard is a trust and has a monopoly of the oil business, then will come the question of how the trust is going to be broken up into seventy corporations, which will etrlve with might and main each to get what business It can in its own field. There are so many ramifications In the holdings of the stocks of the companies which go to make up Standard Oil that it is going to be a fine task to determine just how the companies are to be permanently and really separated and compelled to be competitors of ench. other. Is. for Instance, John D.

Rockefeller, ns an influential stockholder In the Corsicana Refining Company, of Corsicana, going to do all In his power to get all the business in that etate away from the Security Oil Company, of the same state, in which he also has a substantial interest? As a stockholder In the rs- NEW-YOfcK Dktf.Y TMBI3-E, ST'XDAY, SEPTEMBER 22. 100 T. iPrriO nil Company of Missouri, which Is also doing business in at present, at any rate, what Is he to do to promote the interests of his and get all he can of the trade away from CorMcana and Security? The Interests of the leaders in Standard Oil are so Inextricably mixed up in the subsidiary corporations that the problem of turning every man against himcpjf to the investigators a particularly knotty one. MR. KELLOGG CONFIDENT.

Tet Mr. Kellogg says it can and will be done. Just how the corporations are to be separated and competition re-established, he. is not prepared to say, but the government is earnest in its determination "to find a way." Perhaps the plan of a receivership, which was first broached in tho government's suit against the Tobacco Trust, will be adopted and a receiver appointed who Will be empowered by the court to see that the stock ownership In the various companies is co distinct and so differentiated individually that there will be a possibility of of real competition. The manner of dissolving the trust was not bothering Mr.

Kellogg and his associates very much yesterday, however. It is for them now to prove that there is a monopoly In the oil business, and they kept right nt work all day going over the testimony which had been brought out during the first four days of the hearing, getting ready to use it to the best possible advantago in the interrogation of witnesses the coming week. To-morrow morning, when the henring is resumed, Wesley H. Ttlford. treasurer and director of the Standard Oil Company of New Jer6cy.

will go on tho stand agai.i and finish, temporarily at least, his of enlightening the govimuent'S attorneys on what he knows about the history of the corporation. Mr. Kellogg nt the close of the afternoon on Friday that he would want Mr. Tilford for only half an hour to-morrow. After him will probably follow William CL Rockefeller, son of William Rockefeller and nephew of John Kockefolier.

He is an assistant treasurer of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey, and Mr. Tilford said during his testimony that Mr. Rockefeller might have facts and figures in his possession that Mr. Kellogg would like very much to lenrn about. There are more subpoenas yet to go forth in search of persons who are associated with Standard Oil and Its subsidiary corporations.

Mr. Kellogg would not pay yesterday how many would be sent out or had been sent out since, the examination began. Neither would he name the Individuals who may be waited on by Marshal Henkel and his deputies with invitations to come to Room 43 in the Federal Building. Mr. Kellogg found during last week that he had not subpoenaed all the persons he wanted, but he has never expressed a desire to nerve John D.

Rockefeller, William Rockefeller, Henry H. Rogers, John D. Archbold, Henry M. Flagler and Oliver H. Payne, the big sextet in Standard Oil.

although with Chr.rles If. Pratt they aro named as defendants in tho government's cult. Friday Mr. Kellogg found out from Mr. Tilford that John D.

Archbold was the man who would be best posted as a Standard representative on the state of domestic trade In the oil business, but ho did not ask for his present address. Of course, if necessary, the big six may be summoned to testify, but there has been no alacrity shown by the government's attorneys so far to grant the half dozen immunity from prosecution, so long as there is a chance of proving the existence of the monopoly without their aid. EXAMINATION OF RECORDS. They close the afloat in the Standard Oil Building nt No. Broadway early on Saturday, so the government's expert accountants were able to flit In only half a day In the examination of books and records which bear on transactions In the first trust period, from to LSO2.

and In the period of the liquidating trust's existence, from IMC to 1880. It was on January 1 of the last mentioned year that tho present Standard Oil Company of New Jersey was incorporated. Sufficient progress has been made In the examination to arm Mr. Kellogg with the basis of valuable and interesting querle3 at the resumption of the hearing tomorrow. Mr.

Kellogg will not disclose his find- Here In creation Is virtually an orchestra, for It simulates correctly the brb.ss and string sections of a symphony Mujic- TradtJ Htxlietv. The Absolute Purity of John Jameson Star Whiskey Explains wiiy it has stood first and foremost since 1780. IS brings the highest price of any whiskey. Ings until fhey are brought out In the course of the examination of witnesses. The volume, known as the "bill of compalnt" in suit to dissolve the Oil Trust, contains many exhibits that show that the government had made a pretty exhaustive research Into Standard Oil history, but during the first four days of the hearing the government's attorneys have gone right on cementing the proof of the existence of the monopoly.

DEFENDS ROCKEFELLER. Dr. Mac Arthur Says His Business Ideals Are of the Highest. Every dollar that John D. Rockefeller possesses over is a source of deep concern to him, according to the Dr.

Robert 8. MacArtniir, of Calvary Baptist Church, of this city. Dr. Mac- Arthur, writing In "Tho Kxamlner." a Baptist weekly magazine. In June.

Mi. praised Mr. Rockefeller unreservedly, and asked yesterday whether recent developments made it necessary for him to his estimate of the head of the Standard Oil Company he Bald In support of hlB former article: Is nothing In recent bo far as I have been able to discover, that throws any dlscre-llt on Mr. Rockefeller either as a man or as a Christian. As I pointed out In my 'Examiner' article, he cannot lustly be held accountable for all the acts of his of subordinates.

It Is Inevitable in the management of such an enormous business enterprise that some of those who come into competition with It should feel that they have not been fairly treated. And such persons are always certain to blame Mr. Rockefeller, when often circumstances beyond the control of any individual have been the real cause of situation of which they complain. "Now, it must be remembered that our Ideas of the proper business methods, our commercial standards, vary with passage of time. Just as our ethical and religious Ideas undergo changes.

President Roosevelt and other men like him in public and business life have rendered impossible to-day standards of truth and honesty which were accepted twenty-flve or even ten years ago. "Rebating has not always been considered the heinous offence It is to-day thought to be. I have Innkod very carefully into the transactions that resulted In the Imposition of great fine at Chicago, and I do not believe that any Jury of honest business men who are familiar with the, facts as they we presented would hold the Standard Oil Company guilty of charges against it. I knowthat Mr. Rockefeller's business ideals are of the highest, and that he would not knowingly commit or allow commlta.al of any wrongful act for hli personal ends or tlMoe of his friends.

"I can think Of no fairer way to deal with wealth problem than by an application of the Golden Rule. I know that Mr. Rockefeller's chief reiinne. From my knowledge of man I enn our that I can reive of no disclosures that would convince me that John D. Rockefeller over knowingly took part in any dishonest transaction.

Bui my mind Is an open book, and if inconeatrabta should happen I would be the first to place the blame where it belongs." PUTS IT UP TO JEROME. Jackson Sends Ice Trust Data to the District Attorney. Albany. Sept. Contending that the American Ice Company has violated the criminal laws of state.

General Jackson announced to-night that ho had pent a letter to District Attorney Jerome transmitting all the data and documentary evidence in hia possession, obtained by a recent examination of the records, books and correspondence of the American Ice Company, relative to the conduct of business in New York County. Included are copies of various contracts and records tending to show, according to Mr. Jackson, that the American Ice Company, with other competing companies, entered into agreements to limit competition and the output of Ice and to regulate the price. The Attorney General he hns also sent copies of letters of the. president and other officers of the American Ico Company "showing Its intent and purpose to acquire and maintain a monopoly "of the supply and control tho price of ice available for sale in New York City In the surrounding cities and towni In this state "In my opinion," says the Attorney General In closing, "the matter herewith transmitted Is evidence that the American Company, its agents nni officers.

violated the pf-nal section of Chapter 6VH) of tho Laws of (commonly called the nntl-tnist act) and Section lrtS of the Penal Code, prohibiting conspiracy to commit an act Injurious to trade and commerce. "The officers of American Ice Company denied the access to any of Its records except those explicitly covered by the order of the Appellate Division, but I believe that a grand Jury. exercising Its broad powers of Investigation, will be able to discover additional evidence of the company's violations of the criminal laws of the state. Any assistance in my power will be gladly furnished." PABHAM DENIES RESPONSIBILITY. Founder of Zion City Sect Does Not Prescribe Torture for "Casting Out Devils." Galena, Sept.

Charles M. Parham. founder of the seot'Of Parhamttea, whone followers are- alleged to be responsible for the death of Mrs. Letitla Oreenhaulgh, at Zion City, 111., lives in Galena. In commenting on the Greennaulgh case, he that he assumed no responsibility for the infliction of tortures upon invalids by hia alleged followers at Zion City.

He ruid that his teachings did not prescribe torture as treatment for the 6lck. He did not believe In Ihe use of medicine or any treatment other than prayer and the laying on of No real Parhamltes used torture in treating afflicted persona. Parham holds meetings regularly on the streets of Gakna, Joplin. and other cities. Chicago, Sept.

Walter and Jennie Orernhaulgh. Harold Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs. Louise Smith, who are charged with cnusinp the death of aged Mrs. Oretnhaulgh, are prisoners in the county Jail at Wnukegan.

111. They were taken from Zlon City early to-day to avoid any possibility of an outbreak, as ths) feeling against them is intense. Further arrests may be made, as it is believed that other cures for, "demoniacal possession" have ended fatally to patients. The case of Bertha Young, a girl of nineteen years, who recently died in Zion City, is under investigation. DUTIES OF TRAINED NURSES.

Sharp Debate Over Extent to Which They Should Study Medicine. Chicago, Sept. "Nurses are needed who simply care for the sick and leave the study of medicine to This contention brought out a eharp two hours' debate at ths final session of the American Hospital Associations' convention yesterday. The "expansionists argued that a nurse could not study too much of the art of healing. Tho "old timers" asserted that there should be a return to old two-year course, and that the science of aystemaUo ministration la the sickroom PRY GOODS-CARPETS-UPHOLSTERY.

Store closes SP. M. Saturdays 12 Noon. EXHIBITION OF French Model Gowns, COSTUMES, TAILOR SUITS AND WRAPS, Representing the Best Creations of the Noted Paris Designers. Orders for reproductions promptly executed at moderate cott.

Fine Paris Lingerie, Complete Wedding Trousseaux in sets and separate pieces, exquisitely hand-made and bandembroidvred. Entirely new models to suit present style of dress. Lyons Silk Velvets, Chiffon Velours, Empire Velvets We present in the variori3 widths and qualities an aansnal range of fashionable colors, as well as the new rich and sombre tones; also Black Costume Velvets In Chiffon, Empire, Panne, Monsaeline and Mirolr ftnisfc. ExclusUa Novelties for Theatre and Xoveltv Silks, Gazes, Reception Gowns, attention being par- ticnlarly directed to Floral MousHselines, Hand-painted Satin Damaa, Striped and Bordered Velvets on Mousseiine, Metal Crepes, Satin-ondoyant, Fancy Taffetas. White Silks and Satins for Wedding Gowns, Novelties for Bridesmaids' Dresses.

-a r-i A wide range of new shades for Street and Imported nitron Evening wear: also fancy Broadcloths and Broadcloths. French and English Novelty Suitings. "PSnA Vnvpltv nceS the fashionable Laces lift Fall JNcneity i.aces, Bhowing Embroidered Chiffons, Chiffon Cloth. Filet Italian, Colored Venice, Colored Filet. Filet and Princess.

Cluny also Novelty Brussels Laces in Lierre and Gold combinations and Filet Valenciennes-many are shown in a series of Edgings, Insertions, Galons and Allovers to match. Oar stock of Chiffon and Chiffon Cloths Is now complete Unexcelled Qualities and variety of colorings in cloth shades. 3pecial Values at and $1.30 English and Domestic Carpets Wiltons, Axminsters, Brussels FAT.T. SHOWING NOW READY, comprising all the new color efferta and styles. Every pattern has been made exclusively for AmOxd.

Constable Co. Oriental Rugs An extensive collection from very rare pieces to the moderate priced. Also unusual antique pieces in Daghestacs. Kirmanshahs and Persians. Domestic Rugs Complete line of reliable qualities in delicate colorings and Oriental effects, at very attractive prices.

ESTABLISHED 1878. A. Jaeckel Co. FURRIERS and IMPORTERS Fifth Avenue Announcement beg to announce that very elaborate preparations for the season of 1907-8 are now completed, and all the jjfc. Mi Rich Furs and Fur Garments are ready for the inspection of patrons.

They offer choice selections from the new models of famous European artists and a striking exhibit of our own productions. We commend as a specially attractive feature of this display a collection of Imperial Crown Russian and Hudson Bay Sables which we believe to be unrivalled in Europe or America. This rich fur continues in unabated demand, and will deservedly be the reigning fashion through the coming winter. Onr friends and patrons will note that this house of A. Jaeckel Co.

has continued without interruption the business established by Mr. A. Jaeckel. formerly on Union Square, in the year of IS7S, that our sole place of business is now at Fifth Avenue and Thirtysixth Street, and particularly, that we are in no way connected with any other concern in the city. Fifth Avenue, 35th and 36th Sts- Telephone 2044- 38 th should be the sole of a good trained nurse.

It was decided to put the question In the hands of a special committee, which will report at the next saaatoat in Toronto. ENGRAVERS HAVE OUTING TODAY. The employes of the Powers Photo-ICngraving Company are to hold their recond annual outing to-day nt ChMaa Pcir.t. County. All three shifts of men.

the plant being open twenty- Xour hours a day, will take part In the excursion. HIDGELV'S Financial Forecasts. told that P. rtftef would be m. purchase Friday morntnr the Jiff likewise Intimated much to you la this I.M Sunday.

Our letter tor to-morrow hai "locating- Information on U. P. 1 aYa 3 of the market la upward, but It will up. and down. To know the right and when to buy 1.

Important. Our Dally detail! per month. A. X. RIDGELY, 20 Broad St,.

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