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The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-10
JR. O. 0. A. M.

General Putnam Council will convene to-
night in West Park street. Twelve cam
didates are to make the acquaintance Of
the degree team.
Vlgilant Council will hold a brief bust
ness session tonight. after which a social
evening will be INDUCED In by the MEM
bers and their friends.
Adams Council will put Its last candi-
dates through the mysteries of the initla-
tory ceremonies for the year tonight.
The second reading of the revised by
laws for Fraternity Council will take
place tonight and officers be nominated in
it's rooms. South Orange venue and Wal
lace street.
General Runyon Council will meet to-
night to initiate candidates at S43 Broad
street.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-10
jill. STODDART DEAD
ACTOR EXPIRES AT HIS Sc
WARREN HOME.
Former Star of Beside the Bonnie
Brier Bush" Succumbs After
Stroke of Paralysis.

SEWAREN, Dec. Johannes Henry
| stoddart. the actor, died yesterday at his
home. or Cliff road. He was 80 years old,
with hin. at the time of his death were
his so, Thomas A. Stoddart, and his
daughter. Mary C. Stoddart.
Mr.. Stoddart had not been on the stage
since April. 1905. when he was stricken
with paralysis while on tour at Gait, Ont,
In his pay Beside the Bonnie Brier
Bush" After an illness of seven weeks
in Gait, he was able to return to Sewaren.
His son rid daughter came to live with
him here. He died from the effects Of a
second stroke OF paralysis.
The funeral will be from his New York
home tomorrow.
James Henry Stoddart earned his great
est fame as a member of the Union Square
Theatre stock company and played under
the management of the late A. M.
Palmer. with Charles Thorne, Stuart Rob-
son, Rose Eytinge. ]. M. Polk. James
O'Neil, Sara Jewett and other actors who
won renown for that organization.
He had acted in New York before those
days, but they comprised the golden years
of his career.
When A. M. Palmer moved to the Madi-
son Square and then to Wallack's, Mr..
Stoddart was among his players. Later
he acted with Charles Frohman and finally
became . star in 1901 in Beside the Bon
ME Brier Bush"
He was born in Yorkshire on October IL.
1927, and with his five brothers began to
follow the profession of his father, a we'll
known English actor Of the day, as soon
as he vas old enough. He went
as a ad to Glasgow and later to
Aberdeen, where at the age of II he de-
80 - 4. - A. 4o-1 III. C,o#al,
accent, which he afterward found it diff
fcult to overcome, was acquired in the
days of his ~sojourn in Scotland. although
he was of English origin.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-10
Shepard. Moving Pictures.

Continuous performances will be given
daily at Shepard's Arcade from IL o'cloch
noon until 10 p. M, except on Saturdays
and holidays when the hours will be from
IL a. m. to II p. m. as heretofore.
The programs at Shepard's this week con-
tain a large number of pictorial subjects
bound to prove entertaining In addition to
an elaborate array of late illustrated SONG
hits rendered by the popular baritone,
George G. Grunewald. and consisting OF
Miss Killarney mo One Knows How
Much I Miss You,'' Rye, Bye, Dearic, y
and Upon n Sunday Morning When the
Church Bell Chimes
The feature of tomorrow evening will bt
the usual amateur contest.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-10
RICH MINER SLAIN.
Germans in Mexico Stirred over
Bremen Mans Murder.

MEXICO CITY, Mex, Dec. 1O.-The
body Of William Stallforth, a wealthy
citizen of Bremen. Germany, who arrived
in Mexico recently to look after mining
investments. was found in the outskirts
of Guanajusto yesterday.
1t is believed that he was murdered, al
though the valuables on his person were
unmolested. He was we'll known among
the Germans in Mexico, and his mysterious
death has caused q stir among them.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-10
MAY SELL QUEENS JEWELS.

BRUSSELS, Dec. 10.-The Appeal Court
has overruled the decree of the over
court postponing the sale of Princess
Louise's Jewels to satisfy the demands of
her creditors. They will not be sold, how
ever, until judgment is given on the plea
of the princess that her husband. Prince
Philip of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, from
whom she was divorced in 1906. is liable
for her debts. The jewels were bequeathed
to Princess Louise by her mother. the late
Queen OF the Belgians.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-10

The story of "The -Four Corners of the
Earth" this weeks Columbia melodrama,
as 1t was acted out by a capable COM
parry. held the interest of a large audience.
The opening scene is a h%urdy-gurdy
music hall near the border of Mexico, and
introduces numerous cowboys bent upon
having a good time and tantalizing a He
brew peddler. While they are thus en-
gagged jack Morton. a cowboy and n good
fellow among his friends. appears just In
time TO discover the presence of his sweet
heart and her father. Mr.. Holbrook, who
had been enticed into the place by a rascal
named Hilliard. and his pal. a Mexican
who would swindle the old man.
Morton exposes the scheme and thus in
ours the enmity of billiard. The latter AMI
his accomplish kidnap Holbrook's daugh-
ter. with the hope of receiving a ransom
for her. Morten's sister is wronged by
billiard. and when her father demands
reparation is shot down and killed by thu
villain. Morton is then accused OF the
murder of his father by an adventures on
friendly terms with Hilliard, but the crime
IS fixed on the latter by the Hebrew ped
dler, who witnessed the murder.
Morton then vows to avenge the death II
his father If he has to follow the villain
to the -four corners of the earth.'' In car
rying out his purpose he visits many coun-
tries and experiences many exciting adj
ventures. The villain is finally brought to
Justice and everything ends we'll. The
piece is picturesquely mounted and pre-
scented by n capable company. Fourteen
scenes are shown In the play.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-10

District Lodge No. 6 will take possession
OF Lucerne Lodge rooms, Broad and Court
streets. tonight. for the purpose Of con-
ferrlng the D.. d. G. M. honors on the re-
Gently elected candidate. The grand mas
ter and his staff will be present.
Radiant Star Lodge will confer the first
degree tonight on several candidates.
Canton Essex. p. NJ. will convene to-
night to elect officers and muster in seven
candidates. The report on the recent an
niversary will be made.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-10
SENATOR PLEADS GUILTY.

CARSON CITY, New. Dec. 10.-State
Senator Williams and his brother, George
3. Miiisms' indieted Tor Illegally ap-
Sentence will be passed later. A grand
jury has brought in indictments against
c. w. Riley and A. r. Harding. rich cat
tie owners. of Humboldt County, Me-
vada, for Illegal fencing Of government
lands.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-10
DAUGHTERS OF LIBERTY.

Pride of Prospect Council. d. of L.. will
meet tonight at 1874 Market street to NOM
mate officers and initiate candidates.
Pride of Peter Cooper Council, D.. Of
L., will meet tonight. All members who
have changed their addresses have been
notified to report same to financial secre-
tary.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-10
I. G. B. A.

Leonard Branch, l.. C. B. A.. will meet
tonight in st. Ann Hall. Belleville ave-
nue., to elect officers for the coming year.
A meeting of st. Bridget's Branch, L. c.
b. A.. will be held tonight, Election of
officers will take place, and assessment PIG
has been called for the meeting.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-10
THEIR GRAND cHrrr COMING.

Grand Chief Washington Thomas l..
Gage. of the Brotherhood of America. has
arranged to visit the circles in Essex
County, after which he will officially visit
Hudson County. He will attend the ses-
sion of Colonel Emil Frye Circle tonight.
Mlzpah Circle, of this city, will also
meet tonight. but arrangements nave been
made to have a union meeting of the two
circles TO entertain the exalted officer.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-10
IT WAS A aLEMoN SOCIAL

An enjoyable lemon social was held
last night under the auspices of Roseville
Council, Daughters of Liberty. in their
rooms, Orange street and Roseville ave-
nue.. The social followed a brief business
session of the council. The hall was deco
rated with lemon-colored bunting and
flowers. A lemon tree attracted consider
able attention. and was the source Of
much merriment.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-10
DAUGHTERS OF ST. GEORGE.

Lady Roberts Lodge will install its
newly elected officers tonight in Temple of
Honor Hall. a social time Will follow.
A euchre and dance will follow a meet
ing of Victoria Lodge tonight at 24S Mar
ket street.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-10
HEPTAsopHs.

Newark City Conclave, 1. o. Of H.. will
elect officers, conduct a class initiation and
terminate with a card party tonight. Mem
bers have been permitted to bring a
friend.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-10
ELIZABETH LODGE IN NEWARK.

TIT twelfth annual anniversary of
Court Winfield Scott, /. O.. F., was held
last night in the Waldo Hotel, this city.
Tho first part of the night was devoted to
music and bowling, after which a course
dinner was served. Court Scott is an Eliza
beth lodge.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-10
Y ARcANuM.

Grand Vice-Regent Brother Class will be
the guest of honor at the meeting of West
Bend Council, r. A. officers will also be
elected.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-10
F0REsTERs

Court Stratford. I. o. o. F.. will hold
it's annual election Of officers tonight.
There are but four vacacies left in the
pinoehle club.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-10
BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA.

The monthly meeting OF Emil Freeg
Circle, B. OF A. will meet tonight. at
which time Supreme Chief Washington
will be entertained.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-10
Fmpire-acherry RIossom..r

Two amusing skits and an olio of six
numbers comprise the Cherry Blossom
Burlesoue C~ompany's show. which is the
attraction this week at the Empire Thea
ire. A large sized audience witnessed last
nights performance n was kept in mate
rial for lauchter from the rise Of the cur
tain until the last song had been sung.
The company is large and an exceedingly
| clever one, and numbers six rather tunny
! comedians. who are clever singers ana
dancers. The chorus is large and seldom
in a show of this kim is there found a bet
ter aggregation Of singers.
The opening skit is n mirthful melango
of acrobatic comedy, songs, dances ana
marches. 1t is called Boosters Mllhons'
being a burlesque Of the popular dramatiza-
tion of McC,ltcheon's "Brewster's Mil
lions" In this ~travesty Eugene Jerge,
John Perry aud Eddy Mack furnish the bulk
If the work. These three comedians are
~tireless in their efforts to produce laughs.
The Misses Maize Aleene, Bee Harlin ana
Maybell Randall render several musical
numbers, assisted by the chorus, which are
we'll received.
In the olio Lille Perry, a lively singing
Coincidence, appears to advantage. Marcy
and Moran present their sketch. Inc
scotchman and Tommy Awkins on Guard
in which Markey gives an usually funny
hit of Scotch dialect work. A combination
singing. dancing and comedy number is In
PRODUCED by Eugene Jerge, Maizie Aleene
and Edith Hamilton.
Miss Annie Abbott. known as the little
Georgia magnet" entertains the house
with the assistance of a dozen of the audi
ence. In her mental suggestion act. in which
she offset. the combined physical strength
Of a dozen men. Granville n Mack in a
u,nscal travesty and Golf Philips, a
comedian of very limited ability, make up
the rest of the olio. The evenings per-
foymance concludes with al amusing bur
letta. entitled Three Old Cronies.'
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-10
SONS OF VETERANS.

The regular campfire of Marcus L.
Ward Camp, S. of ", will be lighted to-
night at 50 Belleville avenue.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-10
KNTaHTs or

The title Of esquire and knight will be
conferred tonight at the meeting of Apex
Lodge and election of officers held.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-10

Lawton Camp will meet tonight at Broad
and West Park streets. Officers will be
elected.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-10
THE F%RATERNlTIES

Items for this department should be adj
dressed: eFraternal Editor" EVENING
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-10
Proctor,n-Rnhert uinlnra

Patronf OF vaudeville were given a pleas-
ing variety OF entertainment last night at
Froctor't Theatre. The comic, dramatic
and grotesque were interspersed in such
a way that there was no monotony. and
the interest was maintained until the final
curtain.
The feature Of this weeks bill is the
one-act play Of Robert Hilliard and com
pany, "As a Man Sows," dramatized by
Campbell Mccullough from Frederic P.
Ladd's story, "Norton's Guest"
Mr. Hilliard as James Grantley portrayed
his role Of the manly, chivalrous husband
In a fashion that was highly pleasing.
h plot Of the play deals with the re-
TURF of Mitchell Vance. "a man about
town edwin Holland, 10 New York.
He HIS prospered, but prosperity evil
IDENTIFY has not improved his character.
He visits the home of Kitty Grantley, who,
as the wife of James, is happy and con-
tented. Notwithstanding the fact that she
has had a pasta past which Mitchell
Vance knows a good deal about and IL
really responsible for. Grantely knows of
! this past, too, but has forgiven and for
gotten
Vance e~ndeavors to destroy the happi-
ness Of Kitty, and is In the act of re-
peating the story when Grantley relates
10 him q story which he (Glantley) says
he has heard, and which is in reality
the story OF Vance and Kitty.
II Is in this recital of a mans perfidy
and fckleness and of woman's trust Mr..
Hilliard is at his best. He has the audi
ence in the hollow Of his hand, as it were.
and when his story is finished and Vance.
overcome with remorse on hearing the
recital Of his own infamy, drops sensation
ally dead, the audience has almost for
gotten because of Mr.. billiards. convinc-
ing and realistic portrayal of the indig-
nant husband. that 1t is only on the
stage
Frederick Raymond and company in
Guiding E. Oromont. Paul Fisher and Miss
H. Coapman. in 1.-The Knights of Old"
were heard to good advantage. Mr.. Fish
er's tenor was pleasing. Mr. Oromont's
voice was helped out by his costume. He
reminded one of when knights Were
Bold" Miss Raymond's singing was Of a
high order. Miss Coapman as the dancer
did n rev fancy steps well.
The Macarte Sisters nave a unique SER
pentine dance in midair which is thrill
ing and clever. Dixon Brothers do some
humorous and grotesque performing on
musical Instruments and bring forth a
good share of the laughter. Jolly" John
Larkins lived up to his name. Take
Your Time" was his big song hit. It's
appropriateness in this age OF rush and
roar seemed to appeal to the audience.
His voice was not extraordinary but his
lightning makeup changes and dancing
were.
Matthews and Ashley in IA Smash-up
In Chinatown" have a little song, dance
and humor act which they dished out IN
good shane. They were encored several
times. In their song 81 Don't Know Who
Am" there are several references to
some of New York's prominent citizens.
The substitution of local names would be
an Improvement.
Kitty Treaney In her juggling net did
some remarkable balancing. The pony
which she used was a fenture. The Chame-
roys did STRONG man" stunts.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-10

drying somewhere around IL O'Clock. The
story of Goldberg's pathetic search for
his daughter worked strongly on the au-
dience. Lew-Neleh gives the character
a human touch, keeping well on the safe
side of exaggeration in depicting the
lighter as well as the more strenuous
momenls provided by the author.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21
MAY HAVE STRIKE
ON COAST LINERS
First, Second and Third Officers
Demand Ten Per Cent.
Advance.
THE COMPANIES WILL FIGHT.
Have Been Advertising for Men
and Not Expected to Meet I
7a the Demands.
THE COMPANIES WILL FIGHT.

/ NEW, YORK. April 2o:-Unless ten
per cont Increase in pay for first, se-
cond and third officers on coast steamers
running out OF New York is granted by
May 1st, there will be strike. This
was the ultimatum sent to-nightSto the
Representatives OF eighteen steamship
lines by Luther B. Dow, general man
ager OF the United Harbor, No. 1, Amer
lean Association Masters and Pilots.
Mr.. Dow stated tonight that the men
are thoroughly organized. and unless
the increase Is granted they will sure
ly strike. The officers in session to-
day sent their designations to the lines
by which they are employed, their con-
tracts calling for ten days notice be-
fore leaving their employment. For
several weeks tho companies have been
advertising for men. and 1t Is expected
they wilifight the strike.
The companies involved are: The
Porto Rico Line. Mallory Line, Clyde
Line.s Red D. Line, Panama Line, South
ernt PacIGc Ocean Steamship Company,
Old Domtnlon Line, Metropolitan Line.
Brunswlck I ste anshIp COMPANY, Ward
1lne,s A.s;H. Bull steanyhip Company,
American Hawaiian Steamship Com,
pany, Atlaptlc Coast Company, Stand
ara OIL Company; Lpekenbach Steam
ship Company. Gunsys OIL Company, and
thak Nerehapt s, and IN Miners Transporta-
tious COMPANY, 9f Baltimore. ~ ts.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21
MANY ARE INJURED,
BY CRASH OF. CAR.
Car Collides With Wagon Loaded
With Wood and Three Deaths
Will Result. 7 +

n PlTTSBURG. Pa, April 20,-Thirteen
persons were seriously injured to- night,
three Of whom Will die, when large
car on the East Liberty Express
line of the Plttsburg Railways Com
pany. crushed lnto a wagon heavily
loaded with wooden blocks on steep
grade in Liberty Avenue, between;
Thirty-fourth and Thirty sixth Streets,
In the Lawrenoeyille District
7 Fatally injured:John Donohoe seven
teen3years, special ltdeltveryl messenger,
skull fractured; Larry Gould, twenty
five years. motornlan wrecked car, legs
and several ribs broken and chest
crushed; ottmar III chenlaub twenty-s
five years, side and back crushed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21
ENDS HER LIFE
BECAUSE OF GRIEF
New York Member Of the :Dowie
Cult Jumps from Window and
Kills Herself.l

f' & 'NEWsFfYoRK. April 2o.-Grisvlng, 1t
is thought. because Of this death OF
Prophet Elijah ILL., Dowie, Mrs.
Lydia Staley threw herself from the
front window OF her home on the fifth
floor OF an apartment house In East
One Hundred and Seventy fourth Street.
to-day, and died later In q hospital
from q fracture Of the skull. S-s
Y !, The StaleyR, were leading members
Of the Dowte cult In this city. Staley
told to-day how his wife had griaved
after the 'prophot's'' death, and said
she had worn herself almost to
shadow through enforced fasting,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-21
KEEP 4 BOYS 5 FROM .FI:.|:'I
CRYING THE. PAPERS.
Not Permitted to CallsNews York
Dailies, With Details of
Gimbel Scandal.
NOT IN HOME. JOURNALS Is
Nothing Printed in Philadelphia
IAboutsthe Arrestl,andi At RI
tempt at Suicide .ssal
Especial TO The rimes-Dispatch.1

Especial to The Times Dispatch.1 j b.
tPHILADELPHIA,a Pa, April 2o.-
Desperate efforts at suppression OF the
3IGimbel scandal by, the Philadelphia
papers having proved futile. the pow
ers Of the city Police Department were
to-day called in. and an order issued
to suppress the sale. OF the New York
papers in which are being printed the
details OF the affair. ),
So far. as the philadelphia papers are
concerned. the citizens OF Quaker Hill
do not yet know that one OF their.
leading merchants has been arrested:' :
that he was released on bail; that he
attempted suicide by cutting his
throat, and that he is now in a se-
rious condition, though expected to
recover. 81, .ljt-T+, -a4ssw. -
But the lnewsboys Who.ase.l - New
York papers were reaping q harvest.'
In every block they: were busy sell
Ing the papers of the metropolis. With
leathern lungs they were announcing
the fact that they had for sale the
latest editions ontaining full accounts
of the Gtmbel scandal and Suicide"
There was rush from every quarter,
and 1t is sofe to say that the sale
of New York papers here. the past two.
days has even exceeded street sales OF:
the Phtladelphia. papers.
Suppress Their Sale.
7 To-day al appeal was made to Director
Clay, OF the Department OF Public Safety.
He promptly Issued an order to the police
to suppress. as fer rs possible, the sale
Of the papers. All newsboys along Mar
ket Street, in the neighborhood Of the
great Gimbel stores were ordered to move
on. OTHERS were prohibited from crying
their papers, and informed that no ref
erence must be made at all to the Gimbel
matter. ~ st3asfftsAf4 tt{f$.tt
The carrying out of these instructions
had a material effect on stopping the
sales this afternoon, as the newsboys were
compelled to work quietly. without an
'nouncinE to the listening world the scan
dal which their papers contain and which
there is such a mad rush to get hold OF
on the part of the Philadelphia public.
I Gimbel Will Probably Recover
4 NEW YORK, April 2o.-At st. Mary's
Hospital. Hoboken, this evening 1t was
reported that Benedict Gimbel, Of Phil
adelIhia. who attempted suicide yyester-
day. after being released on bail from an
arrest brought on charges OF assault and
attempted bribery, WAS resting quietly
and doing nicely" It is now expected
that he Will recover.