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The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-20
ARLINGTON.

Pilgrim Lodge, I. o. o. F., will meet In
regular session tonight In Fraternity Hall.
Mrs. D.. M. Holmes and Mrs. Charles
Waters, of Linden avenue, are visiting in
Onondaga County, New York.
Plumbers Union No. 295 will meet in
Evans's Hall tonight.
Albert Wilcox and James Elder, of
Kearny avenue. are at Asbury Park.
Miss Bertha Elder, of Kearny avenue, is
at Susquehanna.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis w. Wilson, of Pa
vonia avenue, returned yesterday from a
stay at Port Jervis.
Miss Estelle w. Pepper, of Beach street,
has gone to Port Morris, near Delaware
Bay, for the rest Of the month.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. s.. Newton, of ITO
Brighton avenue. are at New London,
where they will remain until September.
Kearny Lodge of Elks initiated eight ntw
members last night.
Mrs. Walter II. Settle. of lakewood ave-
nue.. is at Ocean Grove. where she will
romain until September /.
Mrs. George w. Jones. of lakewood ave-
nue.. is entertaining Mrs. j. P. FELTON,
and Miss Reba Selden, of Haverstraw. and
Miss Bertha Tallman. Of Pearl River.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-20
AN OLD OFFENDER
PELSTEIN, ALIAS BERGMAN,
HELD FOR GRAND JURY.
Said to Have Been second-Story Burglar
Here Many Years-State Prison
Convict.

Frank Bergman, 4S years old. who was
arrested by Policeman Heurich, Of the
Fourth Precinct Station. after he had at
tempted to break INTO the home of Morris
Goldenberger, OF 226 Charlton street,
shortly after $3.50 Sunday morning, was
arraigned before Judge Herr in the Fourth
Precinct Police Court today on a charge
of attempting to break in with intent to
steal, made by Rose Goldenberger, a young
bride, who detected Bergman, she said,
court fixed the bail at $1,000 to await the
action of the Grand Jury, aud the de-
PENDANT being unable to furnish it. was
When slated Sunday the prisoner said
that he lived at POS Prince street. Brooklyn,
but In court today he said that he lived
In New York.
How long have you lived in New
York;" asked the court"
About a week, Judge"
Where did you live before that?"
well, ] might as we'll tell the truth;
l came from the State prison at Trenton,
said Bergman.
After Bergman was taken into custody
he was sent TO headquarters, and II was
Identified him. "He's an old-timer," said
Koerber. and there's no use In our taxi
ing his picture, for we've got It already"
Koerber was at the Court House yester-
day, and while there conferred with De-
tective Sergeant Slutzky, of Prosecutor
Young's staff, and the latter Immediately
recalled him to mind. Stutzky and koef-
Der returned to headquarters, and after
looking the prisoner yer inspected the
photos In the rogues' gallery, and in a
short time picked out hat of the prisoner.
The record on II showed hat he was arr
rested by Koerhcr March %. 1902, for
breaking aud entering.
The two sleuths Investigated further and
found that the prisoner had been released
from State prison July % last, after serv-
ing a term Of three and one-half years
for a robbery In Jersey City. Seven years
ago Bergman served a three-year term
for n like ofense In Hackensdck, and IN
addition he served two long terms at
Blackwell's Island and a number Of short
terms throughout New York State.
Detective Sergeant Koerber had Berg
man connected with several other cases
as well as the one that caused his recent
arrest. Slutzky stated today that the
in this vicinity for the past twenty years
to his knowledge, and that his right name
Is Pelstein. In court todny when asked by
Judge Herr IL Pelstein wasn't his right
name the prisoner replied: Yes. IL was
that In the old country
Mrs. Goldennerger renamed In court
when the prisoner was being Sarraigned,
and remarked: Il want to take a good
look at him before he gets sent away"
The complainant said today that when the
was making his escape down a
fire escape that he jumped from the second
story, a distance Of about twenty feet.
Policeman Heurich, who arrested Berg
openly congratulated by Acting Captain
McGovern and the Go~ldenbergers. 81 never
thought that the policeman would catch
him." said Mrs. G~oldenberger, because
he had such a good start. but he kept at 1t
until he got the best of that fellow"
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-20
ACCIDENT VICTIM BURIED.

Funeral services for Mrs, Anna Beis-
sert, who was killed on a mountain
trolley last Saturday, and in which her
daughter Lottle was injured, were held
in the Beissert home, 1872 Fairmount
avenue. late yesterday afternoon. The
interment was in Fdirmount Cemetery.
The Rev F. w. Hook. pastor of the
Second German Presbyterian Church,
preached the funeral sermon, The pail
bearers were Otto Denny, Frank Stein.
Voelker, August Y~ollnier, Fer
dinand Mueller and Hendy Settler.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-20
NO FUSION IN THE STATE
OF WILLIAM J. BRYAN.
Democrats and Populists Fail to Come
Together for This Falls
Campaign,

OMAHA, Neb,. Aug. 2O.-Despite the
strenuous efforts of William Jennings
Bryan and Chairman Allen, of the
Democratic State Central Committee,
and Bryan's brother-in-law, there will
be NJ fusion between the Democrats
and PopuIists in Nebraska this tall.
This result of the breach between the
two PARTIES is confidently predicted by
prominent men of all political parties.
who claim that there will be two sets
of candidates put forward. although
Bryan Is doing everything possible to
have the Populists indorse the Demo-
cratic candidates.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-20
KEARNY.

Miss Margaret Lone, Miss Martha Kill
.gour and Miss Catherine Kilgour. of
Highland avenue, have rome to New Egypt
for a three weeks vacation.
The Kearny Board of Education will
hold Its regular meeting tonight.
The Kearny Free Public Library Com
mission will meet In special session to-
night.
Since the opening of the public library a
few weeks ago 700 cards have been Issued
by the librarian, Miss Edna Kllgonr, to
patrons of the institution A large por-
ton OF that number represent boys and
girls.
Miss Nellie Gray. of Duke street. IS
spending her vacation at Ocean Grove.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-20
SALOON ROBBED.

The saloon of Frederic G.. Stoever. at 113
Harrison avenue, Harrison. was entered
between l and 4 o'clock this morning and
SOS was secured by the thief. James
O'Brien. 81 years old. of Harrison. was
arrested this morning by Policeman Kahn
on suspicion Of being connected with the
robbery. and is locked up in the Harrison
police station pending a hearing tonight
before Judge Branegan.
1t is said that the money was kept In
a little chest which was located under
the cash register chino the bar OF the
saloon. Mr.. Stoever said that the one
who toe. the money Is familiarized with
the place.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-20
RAILWAY RATE REGULATION.

Declares for regulation to prevent
overcapitaIizatiOn by requiring per-
mission of Interstate Commerce
Commission before bond and stock
issue could be made.
Favors power for commission to
classify merchandise.
Would prohibit railroads ncquir-
ing stock In competing lines.
Opposes government ownership,
but favOrs Federal regulation.
Favor permitting competing rail-
roads to make open agreement on
rates.
Declares valuation Of roads Is not
fair basis upon which alone to nx
rates.
UphOIds new rate law as wise
Liquidation and declares omission of
prison penalty weakened EllkIns act.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-20
william #. Nrosser.

ALLENTOWN, Pa, Aug. CA telegram
has beer received in this city announcing
the sudden death at Spokane, WASH. of
William F. Mosser, a millionaire tanner Of
Clearheld County. Pa, and head Of the
sole leather drm of w. F. Mosser & Co, OF
Boston. He wos interested in various tan
neries throughout the United States and
was a stockholder in numerous industrial
enterprises. Mr.. Mosser was As years old
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-20
INCOME TAX.

Favors constitutional amendment
to authorize Federal tax on
when additional source of
is needed
Advocates control Of swollen for
tunes by state and Federal inherit
lance tax laws.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-20
OBITUARY.
Lonis Norman pooth.

BRIDGEPORT. Conn, Aug. 2o.-The
Rev. Louis Norman Booth. rector OF
Episcopal Church here. died
last night of pneumonia. He was born
In Bridgeport In 1859, was graduated
from Yale in 1879, from Berkeley Dir
vinity School at Middletown, in 1850.
and was made archdeacon Of Fairfield
five years later.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-20
PLANKS FROM TAFT'S PLATFORM
ROOSEVELT AND BRYAN.

Endorses In toto the policies pur-
sued by President Roosevelt.
Declares Roosevelt policies are
framed to defeat socialism.
Asserts that Bryan's theory of
government would weaken all con-
troll and lead to socialism.
Believes Roosevelt stands for gov
eminent under present Constitution,
Bryan for new scheme of govern
ment based on distrust of the indi-
vidun1.
Declares railroads, not the Presi-
dent. were responsible for Wall
street slump.
Opposes national referendum as
absurd.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-20
TRUSTS.

Advocates antitrust law more
definitely defining Illegal combina-
tiOns of capital.
Would send heads of offending
trusts to jail, but would protect In
terests of legitimate combinations.
Decries Bryan's "extirpatIon, root
and branch" as harmful to Indus
trial interests.
Roosevelt Is not grading" the
corporations.
harmful monopoIies and unruly labor
unions.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-20
THE %FRATERNITIES
items for this department should DO ad-
dressed: "Fraternal Editor" EVENING
n 4
MODERN wooDMEN EXCURSION.


Everything is in readiness for the fourth
annual excursion Of the Modern WoodmeR
Of America. The general committee has
done all in its power to make Woodmen's
Day, tomorrow. at Bellewood Park, the
greatest outing ever held by Woodcraft
in his jurisdiction. The sale Of tickets
indicates that the affair will be the largest
that has ever been conducted by the uni
been made to accommodates the expected
throng.
Tho trains will leave the Lehigh Valley
Railroad station. corner of Pennsylvania
avenue and Pointer street foot of South
Bread street. at 8 a. N.
There will be Woodmen's games of all
kinds to provide for a delightful day, and
also baseball, running and bowling con-
tests. Ouoits Will be played as Robin Hood
and his merry men played 1t in Sherwood
Forest. Handsome prizes are to be award
ed. The music for dancing will be pro-
vided by a special Woodmen's band.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-20
SIXTH WARD VOTERS INVITED.

A meeting of the voters of the Sixth
Ward viii be held tonight in Lebo-
Wits Hall, at Eleventh avenue and
South Seventh street. Matters of i'm
portance will be discussed and a gem
eral good time will be given to all who
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-20
REVISION OF TARIFF.

Declares for revision of the tariff.
but advocates waiting until after
the next Presidential election, when
party would unitedly favor revision.
Admits that many schedules are
bad, but declares revision should
only be made by friends of protec-
ton.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-20

cOHN-sIyE-Mr. and Mrs. I. A. Sfve. OF
Brooklyn, n. T., announce the engage
ment of their daughter. Sadie. TO Saul
COIN, of this city. 1t home 3 to s p. m,
Sunday, August 3, at los Smith street.
No cards.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-05
CHILD BURNED TO DEATH.
Ills Clothing Takes Fire While He I
Playing With Sister.
Especial to The Times-D.spatch.)

Especial to The Times D.spatch.)
LYNCHBURG. VA. December A.
Samuel. the four-year-old child OF Mr..
and Mrs. P. W. Mason. va live near
Baldowck's Mill. Amherst county, died
this morning at 8 o'clock from burns
received yesterday afternoon.
The child and an elder sister were
playing in the yard OF the Mason home,
and went into summer kitchen, where
a fire had been kindled In an old-fash-
Toned fireplace. In a few minutes the
little boy ran screaming frou, the old
house, and when his mother, who was
sewing in the residence. looked up IL
was to see the little hoys clorhing
burning. She ran to his assistunce,
but before she could beat tho burning
clothing sufficiently to extinguish tho
fire the little fellow had been so badly
burned that no hope was held nut for
his recovery.
Mrs. Mason was badly burned en-
both OF her hands, in her efforts to
rescue the child.
It was said this afternoon 5y a ecn-
tleman living In that section .,f AM
herst county that four years ago yes
terday two children were burned in
the same netghborhood by playing with
fire One OF these was a white child,
who inhaled the flames and died wi.ain
two days. but the other, colored baby,
watch was burned much WORSE on the
body, recovered. and is living to-day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-05
he college on condition that the de.
raise the sl12.500.
THE NEWS OF RALEIGH.
superintendent Joyner Leaves for the
Observation-Disclosures Issued.

COnfercnce-Charters ISSUED.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.]
RALEIGH. N. G.. December 4.--Hon.
J. Y Joyner, State superintendent of
public instruction. left this afternoon
for Atlanta. where he Will attend a
conference he, as president. has called
OF the members of the Southern States
superintendent of public instruction
for the purpose OF considering num-
Der OF matters pertaining to the adj
vancement OF the educational interests
OF the South. He was accompanied
from Raleigh by Professor N. w.
Walker. OF the University of North
Caroline, in charge of secondary edu-
cation there. and C. II. Mebane of the
State Department of Education. who
is secretary of the North Carolina
educational campaign committee.
A charter was issued to-day for the
Holiday sturio Company. of Durham,
capital, $4,000. by Waller Holiday.
w. II. Rogers and T. c. Newman. An
other charter is for the McKeithan
Company. OF Supply. Brunswick county,
capital. $4,000 authorized and $4,000
subscribed. by r. W. McKeithan. Rich.
ard Galloway and II. L. Pigott.
Two rural public school libraries
were authorized to-day in the State
Department for Jackson county. County
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-05

Superintendent L. L. Matthews. of
Sampson county. reports to the depart
mcnt an additional district in that
county carried for local tax to Improve
schools.
Rewards are issued by the State for
the arrest of Joe Bissett, wanted in
Nash county for secret assault, and
r. w Harris, for passing a bogus
check The rewards are 800 each.
The remains OF E. 3. Brady, agent
In charge OF the freight depot Of the
Seaboard Air Line here. Were carried
to kernersville this morning for inter-
mcnt. The three Masonic lodges of
Raleigh provided Masonic escort for
the remains from the residence to the
union depot for the $500 A. NJ. train.
The funeral was from the Moravian
Church at Kernersville this afternoon.
Mr.. Brady had lived in Raleigh only
a short time. but was highly esteemed
by many friends. He was forty years
old. and is survived by a widow and
four children.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-05
THEIR BANNER YEAR
IN NORTH CAROLINA.
Reports Made to Baptist State
Convention Show Fine Re
suits Accomplished.
MEETING AT WILMINGTON
Especial TO The Time. Dispatch J

:
WILMINGTON, N. c., December e.
Tire Baptists of North Caroliua began
mere tonight what will likely be the
greatest State convention In their his
tory. Prefaced with the annual SER
mon, delivered by Rev. w. r. Brad.
shaw. State evangelist. the convention
held It's first session tonight. lasting
for several hours. Between 500 and
600 ministers and delegates are all
ready present.
One of the features Of the session
was the sscretary.s report, which
showed the past year TO have
lima Baptist history. The report
showed the largest mission work done
in any year. There have been Isl mis-
sionaries employed, and all their sal
aries paid and $500 left In the treas
ury. which means that the denomina-
tion closed it's years work entirely
free from debt. The work was pro-
jected upon basis OF $4,000, all OF
which has been raised. This. with the
money raised on the field for salaries
and church building by the mission
aries will amount to between $4,000
and 100000. The Sunday school work
has been entirely self-sustaining. There
are now 1900 churches in the State
ana over Law SuH0dJ- sCHoois, Win an
enrolment OF about 10000 scholars.
The bapttsms reported thisyear are in
advance of all previous records. about
1900 being reported by the mission
aries and from the churches.
Professor ]. B. Carlyle. the financial
agent or Wake Forest College. has &C.
conip!.shed the most marvellous feat in
the htstory. OF the Baptist convention,
having raised 100000 OF the s1is.5oO
In one year. which the convention un-
dertook one year ago to raise in order
10 receive s37,500 of the educational
fund which 1t was proposed to give
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-05
Death Of Miss Rou.chc.

LSpeclhI TO The TImea. DI3patch.J
SALISBURY, II. c.. December A.
Miss Julia Rousche, daughter OF Mr.
ana Mrs. Peter D. Rousche. OF Sails
day after severe illness of several
weeks. Besides her parents she leaves
eight sisters and brothers and many
other near relatives. She was well
kpown and greatly admired in Sails
bury. where she was raised.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-05
Negro IS,lled by Traln.

SUFFOLK, All v q. December e. IA
jor Spruill, colored, IA forty years old,
abouts5 o'clock this afternoon was
run over and instant ~ XII led fhy IA Nor
folk and Western train at Its sarat oga
street crossing he relnat ms We're
who deemed an inquest unne cessary.g
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-05
Negro Shot ny Ofilc,,c,,Er.,

(special to The Times- p Hnntch,) " As N
NORFOLK, Al December will
liam Johnson, colored; was shot twice
,Patrolmen Webb and RrinlSley, i,
Berkeley Ward. He was caught In the
act OF breaking open q boz car and
when he tried to escape the officers
t1<y3 vi W.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-05
NOT LOCATED BY PARENTS.
Mr.. and Yrs. Green Do Not Know
Where Miss Gertrude Is.

Wnere Mss Uertru0e IL.
Ispecia! to The Ti.pes- Dlspatch.]
though, said to be In the city by Off \
GERS OF the city, Miss Gertrude Green
has not been located by her foster
parents. and the police are silent as
to her whereab outs.
Mr.. Green called on Chief Boush to-.
day, but he denied knowing where the
girl Is. He admitted, however, that
day OF last week. and asked for pro-
lection.
Z Mr.. and Mrs. Green deny that the
girl is ill-treated. but declare she Is
willing to surrender her clothes If She
Is In proper hands. and declare that
they never had any trouble with her
.until.the opening of the Jamestown Ex-
position.
a warrant against Lee sprolling.
charged with being concerned In her
disappearance, has been withdrawn. "
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-05

The Stay-At-Home Whist Club met
Monday evening with Mrs. Reginald
Gillian. Four tables played. and the
highest score was made by Mrs. Davis
and Mrs. Bland Smith. The next meet
ing Of the club will be held with Mrs.
C. w. p. Brock on Tuesday evening.
December 10th
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-05
MIR. HERTZ GENERAL MANAGER Fl
IMMIGRATION ASSOCIATION

NORFOLK. December I'll. a. Hertz
has been named as general manager
and secretary OF the Southern Immi-
grafton Associa ten. with headquarters
merce building. DIR. {Southgate Leigh
has been named as one OF the eSecu-
f tive committee. 4
bers from the cities Of Virginia and
North Carolina. and has for It's object
the lnducement OF immigration to the
South via Norfolk. Tho assooiau on hal
Christians, Norway. to Norfolk.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-05
SHOT IN DRUNKEN ROW.
Wick Walker In Critical Condition from
Wound Sustained While Hunting.

Especial TO the Times-Dfspatch.)
WINSTON SALEM. N. c.. December
4.-Wick Walker. former well known
baseball pitcher. is lying at his home
in Kernersville in critical condition.
Walker and two associates were out.
hunting. and. 1t is alleged, the three
were so much intoxicated that none
Is able to say positively who did the
shooting. Walker will probably die.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-12-05
tic lyric numbers. sung by Mrs. Rock
wood. closed notable vocal feast.
In Honor NJ Miss Cntlin

0I-. 1tiCUu uS.-K O1IuI " ~ n ~
The wedding OF Mr.. j. II. Richards to
Mrs. Maria Robins Pollard was cele-
brated at 4 p. NJ. yesterday in the
home of the brides cousin. Mr.. G. D..
George. of East Grace Street. the Rev.
DIR. Eggleston, of the Third Presby-
terrain Church., officiating
linn diately after the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Richards left for their fu-
ture home at Sweet Hall, Va
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-18
WASHINGTON WILL PLAY
WENTWORTH TOMORROW

Tomorrow the University OF
washingtons football team lines
NJ against Whitworth college in
Tacoma Whitworth IN the past
has always been rather easy for
tho varsity, but the showing the
Tacoma boys made against the Ne
hraska team. holding Il down to u
tie score. shows that they are
strong this year and are 20 be reck
oned with. Capt Grosscup OF
Whltworth IL reported Co be play,
ina sensational ball. and the Wash.
ingtonians have been warned TO
keep their eye on this speedy half.
hack Several other members OF
the Whitworth team are men who
have been playing football for
years. and. u Is claimed by some. are
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-18

going 20 Tacoma college just for
footballs sake.
The varsity will present IT.
strongest lineup In Tacoma Satur
day Ilcro has heen some talk of
Place saving his stars for tho big
games with Pullman, Idaho and
Oregon later Place. however. Is
willing to take chances on their
being hurt In this unlmportant
game. for he figures that he must
keep his stars Ia the scrlmmagc
and IN an the games to get the
team as a whole In shape for the
gfuelllng contests on which viii
rest the Northwest championship,
Special arrangements have been
made 60 carry large crowd of
rooters TO Tacoma
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-18

Imagination. infiamed by fro
quent references 90 Path Havahd.
has caused many 20 imagine that
60 DO Harvard man one must %
necessity be a pamperod individual
Of blue blood. lots of cash and an
20 piffiaa" sort OF an individual
but a glance az Capt Bartoi Par
ker. OF the Harvard eleven, h
enough % give denial to the ailega.
ton. Parker IA a giant and any
thing but a beauty. Ills blood mas
be blue "a the starry vault, but he
looks like a real mutt" In the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-10-18
VOTE FOR ONE
SENIOR CLASS

The senlor class Of the l.iucnu
high school yesterday voted 60 join
with the seniors Of the Broadway
high aehool in one senior class pu
the two SCHOOLS Thus. instead 'of
being Lincoln '0s or Washington
'og. the combined class win be Sc
attic '0s. the last 10 graduate from
"A local high school with The letters
=. H. y, as the school enslgnia.
The junior class Of the Lincoln
high school met last night and
elected the following officers
Morits Mueller president. Warren
Hinton vice president Elizabeth
Coatef secretary aud Cyrus Blood.
whlma editor. Miss Sterling was
chosen faculty adviser