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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23
H. CLAY EVANS DENIES.
Will Not Succeed Governor Allen
OF Porto Rico.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL ....--'+
Nashville. Tenn. July 22-H. Clay Evans.
Pension Commissioner. denies the report
that he is to succeed Governor Allen Of
Porto Rico.
The Nashville friends Of Mr.. Evans wrote
him day or two ago with regard to the
latest report Of his removal. Yesterday
morning Postmaster Wills received let.
ter from Mr.. Evans. hts close personal
friend. stating that the story as to his 90.
ing to Porto Rico was positively without
foundation. The report was started by .
Tennessee statesman, who is now at WASH
ington- seeking Presidential appointment.
There is no doubt" said friend OF MI:
would be glad to get out of the Pension Of
flee; yes, quilt Washington politics and re-
turn to his homo in Chattanooga. but In the
face Of the fight waged upon nim ME.
Evans /, not q man who Is going to give
up"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23
BelleviIle Realty transfers.

Real estate transfers filed at Belleville
yesterday were as follows:
A. +. Mein.s and wife to \. II. Bachmann
lots 81 and SS, Feketes subdivision. block D. sur
yey 628 East st. Louis. warranty deed: 81. 200.
st. Clair County. by Clerk, TO George Touchette.
part lots 81. So and S. Cahokia Comlnon1eds.
G. Gedrey and wife to V. NJ. Refs part lots
and l. block 80. North Clairmont addition. East
st r as ron4vis to aef Emma 4 vost 10. 50.
block l.. New Brighton. warranty decd; $500.
l. A. Quellmalz to w +. Quellmalz. Bow
man & slkking.s subdivision. East st. Louis.
warranty deed; 81.
Mary Zittel. extx.. to Fl. D. Sexton, part lots
and s, block IS. Bowman & Sinking. s subdivi.
sion East St. Louis: 81 500
Emma Wolf and husband to j. ". Kirk, lot
"a. block 3. PHI. VOLTS subdivision, East st.
Louis. $3.50.
H r. Arnold and wife TO e. C. Gain lot "a,
block 6. Illinois City warranty deed; $1,000.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23
CALL UPON THE KING.
American Ladies Secure an Audi
ence With Edward VII.

London, July 22-The Duchess of Marl-
borough, Mrs. George CORVALLIS West. Mrs.
Ronalds and other American ladies OF the
Hospital Ship Maine Committee had an au-
dence with King Edward at Marlborough
House to-day.
The ladies presented to the King a medal,
commemorative of the work of the Ameri-
to transmit 1t to Queen Alexandra.
King Edward warmly thanked his visit
ors for their work in behalf of the British
sick and wounded in South Africa.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23
MAY LIVE IN ENGLAND.
Mrs. Dan Hanna Determined to
Keep Her Children.

London. July 22.-Mrs. Hanna. the d.
vorced wife of Daniel Hanna. who. with
her children. succeeded in leaving New
York July u on the steamer Campania for
London. In spite of her former husbands
efforts to stop their departure. said to-day,
in an interview. that, In view of her former
husbands attitude she might remain
permanently in England and prepare her
boys for Elton and Oxford.
Mrs. Hanna looks ILL., apparently as a re-
suit of the nervous strain which she has
undergone
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23
CHILDREN EMPLOYED
TO HUNT LADY-bUCS.
Twenty Thousand of the Insects
Wanted in Massachusetts for
Shipment to Africa.
REPCRLIC SPECIAL.

REPU BIIC SPECIAL
Pittsfeld. Mass, July Am uprising Is
threatened by the agriculturists among
the Berkshire Hills.
Farmers hereabouts look upon the lady
bug as their best friend. The lady-bus
ives upon lesser insects that are destruc-
i've TO the crops And now the pest killers
are being bought up for shipment to South
Africa.
Professor Lonsbury of Cape Colony be-
lieves that lady-bugs will be worth millions
of dollars to the South African farmers.
He has commissioned F. c. Tobey of Os-
shining. n. Y, to purchase 20.0oo and ship
them TO him. Mr.. Tobey tomorrow will
start 100 children in quest of lady-bugs, for
which he will pay s. hundred.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23
MRS. CYNTHIA SHORT DEAD.
One of Greene County. Old Settlers

One of Greene COunty's Old Settlers
Succumbs to Heat.
Mrs. Cynthia Short, 80 years old, died yes
terday morning at the home of her son,
P. C. Short, southwest OF Carrollton, from
the effects of the heat.
Mrs. Short was native OF Kentucky, and
daughter OF Anon Wood, d well-known
Kentuckian in the early part Of the last
century. She was one of the first settlers in
Greens, County. having come to Illinois in
1877. She was also a charter member of the
Mount Gflead Baptist Church, southwest of
Carrollton. which organization has been in
existence for siXty-eight years.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23
GIVES $4,000 TO UNIVERSITY.
Will of George E. Leighton Filed
for Probate.

George E. leighton. by his will filed for
r,ctate yesterday. left s25.ooo to the Wash
ingtoh University. provided. the will states,
he had not endowed the university with the
amount before his death.
His estate is valued at sS5OoOo He left It
to his son, George. including the furnish
ings Of his residence. No. sos Garrison ave
nue.. and his home in Monadnock. ~ H.,
excepting the following legaciss: Missouri
Free School of st. Louis. Martin Nolan and
Julia Pertell. 1000 each; Lille II. Leighton.
widow of Horace NJ Leighton. brother of
testator. 5000: Horace and Nathaniel
Leighton. children of his brother. $1,000
each; Theresa Lynch, $3.50. The will was
executed MAY 49, 1900
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23
WHlTMARSH ExONERATED.
Governor of a Philippine PROVING
Refutes Grave Charges.

Manila, July Ell. Phelps whitmarsh,
Civil Governor Of Benguet Province. Luzon,
has been eSonerated of the charges against
him by the Civil Commission. On account
OF the impossibility of their continuing to.
gether. the resignation of Mr.. Scfeerer.
accepted. s>A
Whitmarsh was censured by the commits
sion for violence against Scheerer upon the
rote tribesmen. when Scheerer declined to
act as secretary on account of alleged in
reference In the meeting by the American
anthoritieA
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23
CARDINAL GIBBONS HoNoRED.
rendered a Reception in London by
Cardinal Vaughan.

London. July 22-Cardinal vaughan's re.
ception this afternoon in honor Of Cardinal
Gibbons. held in the chapter hall Of the new
cathedral, was largely attended Joseph n.
Choate. the American Amba ssador: Henry
White, Secretary Of Embassy. and LEADING
Catholics were present.
Cardinal Gibbons starts for Ireland to-
morrow. from where he returns to tho
Unietd States.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23

The following statement shows the cost
for electric lighting last year in the differ
ent buildings: Courthouse 5.19i.S3: Old City
stations, s1Oi43.94: Insane Asylum, $5.l5s.92:
Female Hospital. A.l25.5S; Poorhouse, So
t9062; morgue, s405.74: Fire Department. 49,
15SSi; City Hall, 5S.327.Si: city building, No.
300 Clark avenue. s2T4.S2; public buildings
in Forest Park. si13.S5; Water Department.
south Of Washington avenue, s11I.50: Jailer S
quarters. s552 IS; City Hospital. &. 2os.56: Wa
ter Department, north, SlS,92S.S3: Union
Market. sS.27S.22. Total. ss56sl.55.
The specifications state that the contracts
cannot be assigned or transferred. An or
Municipal Assembly to authorize the Wa
ter Commissioner TO employ. with the APP
prevail of the president of the board, an
electrician. three dynamo tenders, and as
sistants. for the Waterworks' light and
power plant.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23
DOCTOR LEM0INE's WILL, FILED,
Daughters to Receive Interest
From Stocks Until They Marry.

The will of Doctor Edwin 8. Lemoine was
filed for probate yesterday. He left 200
shares Of stock in the Central Lead Com
pany, 1863 shares of Sugar Trust stock ana
his stock In the Chicago. Burlington and
Quincy Railroad Company in trust, the
dividends to be paid in equal parts 10 his
daughters Genevieve and Adele. as long
as they remain single.
the stock goes to all the children IN equa:
parts. The remainder of his estl.s goes N
e0ua. parts to his six children.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23
NOT DISCOURAGED BY BRYAN.
Dissatisfied Ohio Democrats Will
Continue to Oppose Ticket.

Cleveland. July 22-George A. Groot. who
has been most active in inaugurating the
movement to hold an independent Demo-
cratic State Convention. owing to the fail
ure OF the regular convention to stand by
neither he nor any one else interested in the
matter had been discouraged by Mr.. Bry-
ans letter bearing on the subject
Mr.. Groot declared that as a matter Of
fact. Mr.. Bryan did not express disap-
proval of the movement.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23
Belleville New. Notes.

Julius schwend was kicked in the face by a
horse yesterday. His injuries are not serious
The Reverend j. A. Gallaher will go to
Rensselaer, No.. and spend few weeks with
friends
Jacob Monk and Miss Nellie Nesbit will be
married Wednesday evening at the home OF tine
bride.
mother on Sunday.
The Danenchor of the Liederkranz VIII hold
a special meeting at their hall this evening"
Lawrence Falcetei Of Belleville was injured
by a fall from a ladder while painting.
Andrew Glenther. nlolder at the Enterprise
Foundry. who was burned recently. Is recovering.
Mrs. George H. Marsh and Miss Forest Jor-
dan Of Birmingham. Ala. who have been visiting
pana Ill.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23
.East St. Lopis Ifema.

The Ladies' Aid Society Of the First Christian
Church will give a lawn party Wednesday even
Ing at the home Of H. Voellier Of No. SIS North
The Reverend J. C. White OF No. 1902 Baugh
bon.
MI H. F. Parry returned last evening after
spending several days in Bayies CITY.
Miss Eva May Wharton departed for. Sedalia,
No.. tn visit friends.
Hun Spencer threw lighted coal. oil lamp
at Nellie Lawson early yesterday morning in q
room In the Waddinsham row. East st. Louis. A
deep cash in her head the result. The lamp
troke and get fire to articles in the room. eut
the blaze was extinguished without the aid OF
the Fire Department 80 = =
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23
Will Contest Case Heard.

Probate Judge Frank Perrin was occupied
all of yesterday afternoon listening to evil
sor Emil Feigenbutz of Belleville. The pro-
lessor left all Of his money and estate to
his sister. Miss Anna Feigenbutz OF Ger
many. Several nephews and nieces of Pro-
lessor Feigenbutz. headed by Rudolph Fei.
genbutz OF Chicago. began a contest. Judge
Perrin took the case under Amusement.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23
BANKER SWALLOWS POISON.
Failure Of the Leipziger Bank
Caused Him Heavy Losses.

Berlin, July Flowing to his losses in
connection With the Leipziger Bank failure
banker named Salo Rawiez committed
suicide here to-day by taking poison.
Rawie1 had indorsed acceptances Of the
I.cipziger Bank. amounting 10 100000
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23
Fell or n Roof.

Alfred Oexner of Bellevile fell from the
roof of a two.story house yesterday after
noon. He Is a carpenter. and had hatch
ct in his hand at the time that he fell, but
he escaped serious injury Doctor West
dressed a few wounds in his scalp and pro-
nounced him not dangerously injured.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23
BELLEvILLE WAITER SITUATION.
Police Still Guard PIugs-PoII of
Aldermen.

Aldermen.
There was no change in the water situa-
ton in Beeville yesterday. 1t is expected
that the suits will be filed in the Circuit
Court to-day. The water question furnishes
fruitful topic of conversation. but this is
about all that is accomplished A promi
nent citizen interested in the welfare of the
city yesterday said that he took a poll Of
the Aldermen and found that they were I'M
changed. and that nine of them stood for
the payment of the entire bill owing the
water company. while the other five were
with the Mayor in an effort to reduce the
compensation of the water company for
furnishing water to the city of Beileville.
The police guards are still kept at the
plugs where the water supply to the pub
lie buildings is regulated.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23
Old Friend. for Attenda nm.

John D. Roche of No. 1l3 South Fifth
street. East St Louis, and Miss Nellie Nc
Elf1gOtt of No. 4042 Fairfax avenue, Sc.
Louis. met at party in East st. Louis four
years ago. They had as companions Thorn
as Corners and Miss Maggie Woods. To-
day at st. Anne's Church In st. Louis Mr..
Roche and Miss McElliyott will be married.
and Mr.. Corners and Miss Woods will be
the attendants
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23

Develop gradually. At the first sign Of
dimness have your eyes examined free) by
DR.. Bond. expert optician DIT Mermod &c
Jaccard's. Broadway and Locust. Steel
frames. 81 and up; gold, IS and up.
Type cards FOR testing eyes. -Ra'teaJree.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23
WILLUHAFA,
Chief of All Bottled Beers.

Brewed of the finest hops and barley malt
Guaranteed strictly pure and wholesome
TRY a case of it and be convinced. Bottled
at the brewery ard delivered to all parts Of
the city.
L. H. Eizemeyer. Agent
Phones kinloch. C lGi: Bell. Main II.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23
nv Lake or Inv RaiI,

The Illinois Central offers superior service
to Michigan summer resort points. Through
sleeping car leaves by way of Chicago to
south Haven. Charlevoix. Petoskey. Harbor
Springs. etc. Close connections made at
Chicago with steamship lines for all points:
q. A.. sos n. Broadway
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23

best Line to Northern Michigan
Is via the Vanda.ia- Pennsylvania T'5rnu,.
sleeper leaves St. Louis / o. m. daily IA Ius sI
ing-cars Special excursion rates. THAI
oihces. 100 North Fourth street cornes
Chestnut, and Union Station. eo'hef
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23
Phones: kinloch. C
BELLEVILlE.
spINDLER MAY BE FATALLY HURT.

Bellevi1le CiGarmnlSer Hurt in COIli-
sion With Street Car.
Adam Spindler. Il Bellevlle cigarmaker,
was probably fatally injured in a collision
with an electric street car while driving in
a buggy yesterday afternoon. He sustained
three broken ribs. fractured skull and in
ternal injuries
Spindler was driving down South Illinois
street in light rig when an electric car
collided with the buggy. He was thrown he
meath the vehicle. The buggy was demoi-
ished. Spindler was removed to his home.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23

John B. Inman, 81 years old, of st. Charles.
town, N. Y, met at the Relay station in
East st. Louis yesterday to marry, They
proceeded to Supervisor Wheelera once.
Reverend J. W. Van C1eve, pastor Of Sum-
NIT Avenue NJ. E. Church, united them.
They Will live In St Charles
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23
SALVATION ARMY CONCEF

SALVATION ARMY CONCERT-The
Salvation Army Headquarters Corps at No.
1913 Franklin avenue will give a concert
and ice cream festival Monday evening,
July %. The proceeds will be devoted to
the purchase of a new euphonium and
music books for the recently organized
Army band there are twelve old players
and four apprentices.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23
VICTIM OF ALTON WRECK.
u -----
onrss Ora Tallman of Valparaiso,
AZ !, Ind, Dies Of Injuries.

INA 49, ~ asas City, Mo-. July 22.-Miss Ora ].
when man Of Valparaiso. Ind. died at Uni
ity Hospital at 2:l5 o'clock this morn
being the twenty-third victim of the
--shicago and Alton train wreck to succf NIB.
inxjhe was on the way to the Epworth League
Z Convention at San Francisco when injured.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23
CONDENSED PHOSPHORUS WATER
CITY ITEMS.

CRAWFORD'S had the crowds Tester-
day as usual Such bargains In clean, sea-
sonable goods We're never before seen. as
are now being shown at st. Louiss greatest
and coolest store.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23

Executed in Mermod & Jaccard's stationery
Factory, Broadway and Locust. Special in
ducements July and August 100 cards and
plate. SLIGO; 100 cards from plate, 75c
Write for samples Nailed free
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23
Womau's Rfrhts.

Many women suffer all sorts of so called
female weaknesses" just because their kid
neys are cut OF order and they have right
TO know Foley's Kidney Cure is just what is
needed by most ailing women.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23

Tho Cool yorthern Route
Was inAugurated for Just such weather as
this to enable St Louis people to reach
resorts OF the East and the seashore.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23

Take the Knickerbocker Special IN
Buffalo. Leave st. Louis u noon, arrive BUT
falo 6.1S m
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23
Cared or bronchial Trouble.

Chas. E. Davis. 1071 w. Congress St, Chi
bronchial trouble and tried many kinds of
medicines without relief. until began taxi
ing Foleys Honey and Tar, which cured
me"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23

n"uiui birth-MOnth Rings.
For July set with rubies. signifyir1g NO
bility of Mind" solid gold mountings. 81 to
A.eo9. at MerInod & Jaccard's,' Broadway
and Locust
H,ite for catdtogus Nailed fire.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-23

To Cure Headache In 10 Minutes
Take Parker's Headache Powders They
are safe and sure. All druggists Price l0c
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-14
NEGRO WoMAN'S CHARGE
Policemen Suspended and Looked
Up for a Serious offence.

Patrolman John Sheffmeyer, of the
Fourth precinct, was prisoner in the
Second Criminal Court before Police
Justice this morning on complaint of
Martha Roberts( a negro servant Of No.
274 Whiton street. He was held for trial
by the Grand Jury. Sheffmeyer was on
post at Communipaw avenue and Wilton
street yesterday morning before six
O'Clock. Martha says she was on her
way to store when Sheffmeyer ap-
preached ner and atten- pied an assault.
She escaped from Sheffmeyers grasp and
went to Patrolman Lennon demanding
protection and explaining the case. Len
non advised the woman to go to the sta
tion house She did SO and related the
incident.
A complaint was lodged against Shelf
meyer. In order that there might be no
mistake Sheffmeyer was placed in pla-
toon of other officers and Martha was
brought in to identify him. She readily
picked him out of the crowd of officers. A
warrant was issued and Sheffmeyer was
placed in a cell.
Sheffmeyer has been policeman for
four years and has wife and three chill
dren. He has been suspended from the
department and the case will be laid be-
fore the Police Commissioners.
In the Second Criminal Court this morn
ing Scheffmeyer was held by Police JUS
tice Murphy in $500 bail for the Grand
Jury
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-14
COUNSEL FEE FOR MRS. WHITE
Conflicting AfRidavits as to Her
Husbands Income.

Henry S. White, counsel for Mrs. Anne
May White, whose husband DR.. Annie
May White of West Hoboken is suing
her divorce on the grounds of unfaithful-
ness, applied to Vice-Chancellor Emery
this morning for counsel fee. He explain-
ed to the Court that he made no appli-
cation for alimony because the doctor
was paying his wife $40 a week. Mr.
White read an affidavit made by Mrs
White, in which she went particularly in
to the details of her husbands practice
and said that his income was between
$1,000 and 5000 per annum. Dr. William
Meyer of West Hoboken made another
affidavit in which he said that Dr. White
once offered him his practice while he
was out of town for one half of the in
come, which would be at least $25 a week
The motion was opposed by Judge Huds-
peth, who read an affidavit by Dr. White
in which he said his income was not over
$3.50 year, and that he had been LA
BILE to safe anything, as it required all
his income to support his family He said
that Dr. Meyer was now attending his
wife for an ailment Of which he, DR..
White, knew nothing. He said his wife
was extra VACANT, her ambition being to
dress well. She had no less than five
hats of the latest fashion ard diamonds
and jewelry.
The Chancellor granted Mrs White
$50 counsel fees.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-14
RELIEF CORPS ENTERTAlNS.
Farces and Sketches Presented Sat-
urday Night.

An entertainment and reception were
held at Liederkranz Hall, Saturday night,
under the auspices of Major Woerner
Woman's Relief Corps, No of Hoboken.
Several entertaining and laughable farces
and sketches were presented. The pro-
gramme opened with a sketch entitled
'aThe Shoemaker with Mr. F. Kardell,
Mrs. c. Renhase, Master F. Renhase.
Miss r.. Cooper, and Mr.. J. J. Marnell in
the cast This fas followed by song,
ssThey Won't Have Any Babies But Me-
by Master Ed. Larnarche, the seven year
old boy wonder; recitation by Miss Elsie
Brown and a song and dance by Mr.. Sam
Jackson. Then came Mrs. M. Murphy,
Mr.. ). J. Marnell and a monkey In the
cast. Miss Albina Lamarcke appeared in
sensational songs and dances. A laugh
able farce followed, entitled 'sBibs and
Bibs," with Mr.. J. keystone Miss L.
Stone, Mr.. F. Keystone and Mrs. M.
M. Murphy in the cast.
Miss Gertie Stone followed with clever
piano selections The programme closed
with a sketch entitled "Jim, the Boot
black In the cast were:-F. .Huelbig,
Miss L. Stone. Lena Gauz, Mr.. Kardel,
NJ. j. J. Marnell, Mr.. S. Jackson, Mr.. E.
Shaw and Master w Brown. The latter
appeared in the title role
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1901-01-14

ton than Father o'Connor. of Harrison,
are Very Rev Dean Flynn, of Morris
town; Rev. Michael J. Lavelle, pastor.
of st. Patrick's Cathedral, New York;
Very Rev. Dean McNulty, of Paterson;
Rev. John A. Sheppard, of Jersey City;
Rev. B. H. Ter Woert, of Jersey City;
Vicar General Joseph F. Mooney, Of the
Archdiocese of New York; Bishop Farley.
of New York, and Rev. John ]. Boylan,
of ST. Lucys, Jersey City. Because of
vicar-General O'Connor's leading place
in the race, comparatively few Newark
priests have been mentioned. Father
Sheppard, popular candidate in Jersey
City, said yesterday
II think only one man should be con-
sidered, namely, Vicar General O'Con-
nor He would make an ideal head of the
Newark diocese and in his present ca
pacity has amply proved his title to pre-
ferment,,'
The great care that will be exercised
in the selection of a bishop is commen-
surate with the Importance of the posi-
ton and the necessity of selecting man
thoroughly competent to fill it. No ordi-
nary man would meet the requirement.
The new bishop must be an able execu-
tive, a shrew business man, a good pub
lie speaker and an astute judge of human
nature