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

LEADS. HIM
TO SUICIDE
Aaron LOwenfeldt, Expert
Swimmer, Of BelleyiIle,
Worried Over Boys Fate.

Aaron Lowenfeldt, 81 years old, of
2s5 Main street, Belleville, committed
suicide by jumping into the Passaic
River near his home last night. His
body was found at noon today by
William Connolly, of Quarry street,
Belleville, who, with others, had
dragged the riyek during the night and
this morning.
The suicide occurred near where the
other two drownings occurred within
the past week, It is believed that the
drowning of William McClaron, the g.
year-old boy who rolled off the cabin
Of his uncle's naphtha launch last
Friday night, preyed on Lowenfeldt's
mind, for since then the man had re-
peatedly said that If he had known
of the accident in time he could have
saved the boy. He claimed to be an
expert swimmer and diver.
After the first shock of the drown
ing had passed this morning the peo-
pie in the neighborhood agreed that
a third drowning might have been ex-
pected as such occurrences usually
travel in cycles of three, they said.
Lowenfeldt's coat and tie were found
last night on the river bank In {. va
cant lot beside his house. His hat was
found floating in the river near its
bank. 1t was this that gave rise to
the belief that the man had committed
suicide.
He was custom shoemaker and had
been In New York City in the after
noon delivering an order He returned
about six o'clock and stopped at the
White Bridge Inn in Main street, Belle
xyfI1n soil NJ
that the man was in good spirits at
the time and after he had frank sew
eral glasses of beer he left in the di-
rection of his home. His wife saw
him pass the house about 1880 o'clock.
He went into the vacant lot and sat
down on the bank of the river facing
the stream. She thought little of 1t,
expecting ne would come into the
house any minute.
When he failed to put in an appear
ance about IL o'clock she started out in
search of him. She took nobody into
her confidence, but when she could
find no trace of him she stopped at
the White Bridge Inn and asked If he
had been there. Several men In the
place started out with her and finally
reached the lot where she had seen
There they found his coat and tie.
1t is supposed that when Mrs. Lowen-
feldt picked up the coat the mans
pocketbook fell out, for 1t was not
found until later. 1t Is said that 1t
contained five pawn tickets and no
money. Later the hat was found in the
river.
With the finding of the clothing 1t
was then concluded that the man had
committed suicide, and Immediately
several boats were put into searching
parties. No trace of the body could
be found, and the search was aban-
doned at an early hour this morning.
1t was renewed this morning.
/. Lowenfeldt, who was q Swede, is
said to have been of a very nervous
and excitable disposition. Neighbors
today told of some of his eccentricities.
He had happy home, with his wife
and 4-year-old daughter Thelma- The
shock of his disappearance completely
upset his wife, who was cared for at
the home of a neighbor today.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-08
TRIED TO ROB BANK
MASKED MEN TRAPPED BY
BURGLAR ALARM.
Ohio Citizens Open Fire on Desperadoes.
Who Escape Into Woods-Biood-
hounds on Trail.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. Aug. s.-Three
masked men late last night attempted to
rob the Merchants Bank at Strongsyille.
a suburb. They were discovered as a re-
suit of the ringing Of burglar alarm
after they had gained access to the bank
and while they were attempting to drih
hole in the safe. Citizens armed with
shotguns opened fire on the craftsmen,
and running fight followed, in which
two of the latter were wounded.
All three, however. succeeded In escap-
Ing into a deep woods nearby. A posse
was at once organized and systematic
search commenced for the burglars Their
supposed hiding place is now completely
surrounded by farmers armed with shot
guns.
It is believed that the cracksnen viii
offer desperate resistance before surren-
dering. Bloodhounds have been sent for
10 aid in the search.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-08
John Davis, of Arlington,
Fires Blank Cartridge at
His Landlord, ". II. Prizes.
HID BEHIND TREE FOR HIN
Prizes, Who Is Prosperous Black
smith in That Town, Is Slightly
Hurt in Arm--Davis Arrest
ed.-CIailns Prizes Wouldn't
Stay Away.

Enraged over a middle-aged, married
mans alleged attentions to his mar
ried daughter. John Davis. leather
worker, 64 years old. of 113 Argyle
place. Arlington. laid in wait behind
tree for the man in question, Will
lam H. Prizes, a blacksmith, Of 157
Laurel avenue, Arlington. this morn
ing and shot at him with blank cart
ridge in a .3S-calibre revolver. They
were SO close that the charge took
effect in Pries's left arm, midway be-
tween the elbow and wrist, infiicting
slight wound. Prizes is Davis's land-
lord.
Davis secreted himself behind a large
tree at Linden avenue and Argyle place
about $3.50 o'clock, and as Prizes ap-
preached, on his way home on an er-
rand from his blacksmith shop in Mag
nolia avenue, Arlington, Davis sprang
from behind the tree and exclaimed,
according to Prizes:
"rll kill you'll"
without further warning Davis dis
charged the pistol before Prizes had
chance to take in the situation. Prizes
held up his arm to guard his face
as he saw the pistol leveled at him,
and thus saved himself from receiving
the powder in his eyes.
After firing once Davis ran into his
house. and Prizes went to his home.
about a block away, where the wound
was dressed.
A passerby whose name could not
be leafned. vito was a witness to the
affair." telephoned to police headquar-
ters and Chief of Police William Tolen
sent Policeman William Magee, who.
after listening to the stories of the two
men, arrested Davis and he was taken
to police headquarters and the revolver
was found on him. Prizes preferred
charge against Davis, and a hearing
will be held tonight before Recorder
Frank Koch.
Both men are old residents of the
town, and the affair caused a sem
sation.
Prizes would not give any explana-
ton as to what he thought was the
cause of Davis's act, but Davis told
an EVENING STAR representative
that Prizes had been annoying his
daughter, Mrs. James Peterson. who
keeps house for him.
II got to that point where could
bear it no longer" said he. The re-
volver used is one I keep on hand
all the time to guard my chickens, and
1 never use anything but blank cart
ridges. My desire was to scare this
man more than do him injury"
Mrs. e. A. Cranston, a neighbor.
agreed with Mr. Davis in his conten-
tion that his daughter has been con-
stantly annoyed by Prizes.
After preliminary hearing Davis
was locked up and Prizes was told to
have his witnesses at the headquarters
tonight.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-08
CAPTAINS ASK
FOR INCREASE
OF SALARY
of Precinct Com.
nlanderS Said to Be Looked
on FaVOrably.

Request was made this afternoon by
the five precinct captains and Captain
Carroll, of the detective bureau, for
an increase of salary for the position.
The present salary is $4,000 year.
During the hearin gheld by the COM
missioners, Captain John Ubhaus, of
the Fifth Precinct, who was the
spokesman, stated that while no def
mite sum was asked, the commanders
would like to have about $500 more
each.
When the captains appeared, the
head of the Fifth, as the senior, took
the floor. He stated that during recent
years there had been a great increase
in the cost of living, and that the po-
lice felt 1t as well as other citizens.
This in addition to the fact that the
work of the commanders had increased
largely justified the captains in ask
ing for little more salary. the amount
to be left to the discretion of the COM
missioners.
Captain Ubhaus said that the old
board had practically promised that
the captains would receive more salary.
Questions were put to the captain by
the commissioners when this statement
was made, and the captain said that
it was the members of the old board
individually, who made the promise,
and not the board as a body.
The captain went on TO say that In
Jersey City the captains receive the
same salary as in this city, though that
city itself is smaller, as are the pre-
cincts. In that city the commanders
said Captain Ubhaus. are to receive ar
increase.
None of the other captains spoke or
the subject, evidently being satisfied
with the statement of Captain Ubhaus
The Commissioners made no state
ment during the hearing of what ac'
ton they would take on the application
but 1t was intimated that the applica
ton of the captain would be favor
ably considered.
1t was stated that II the increas'
were granted that Captain Ubhau
might within a short time send in hi
resignation. He would then receiv'
a pension of $3.50 a year. II he re
signs at the present time the pension
will be only $1,000.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-08
INVITE PULPIT
FOR EXCISE
DEBATE
Leveen Democrats Issue
Challenge to Some Minis
ter or a Republican.

Owing to the interest centred in the
Sunday question at the present time,
the Leveen Democratic Club feels that
a debate on the subject at the present
time would be advisable. President G.
L. Rosenfeld called at the EVENING
STAR office today with u challenge,
printed below, and said that they had
a champion who would no doubt secure
a verdict against his opponent. who
looked with favor on the Bishops bill.
The club has permanent headquar-
ters at 324 Springfield avenue, and
would prefer to have the debate there,
as they have a large hall, but should
the defender of the bill desire other
arrangements he will be accommo-
dated. Mr. Rosenfeld said that should
more than one decide to accept the
challenge more than one debate could
be arranged.
1--WE have several good men who will
put the question fairly before the peo-
ple," said he, land If any clergyman
in the city decides to accept our def
we will treat him with utmost cour-
tesy"
The challenge is as follows:
To whom 1t may concern:
We, the Leveen Democratic Club, In view
of the increased interest centered In the
Sunday liquor question at this time, be-
lieve 1t to be of sufficient Importance to
be debated on. Therefore we being
strongly opposed to 1t, feel that we have
citizen of this county who can
place the question properly before the
public and on this occasion We de-
sire the presence of one who believes the
Bishops bill the proper thing to enter
in debate with our man.
We bar no one but would prefer a
member of the Republican party or from
the pulpit.
Date Of debate place. judges and other
arrangements to be decided by both sides.
Yours very truly,
G. L. ROSENFELD,
President Leveen Democratic Club.
324 Springfield avenue.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-08
RAID BRUEN ST. HOUSE
AS DISORDERLY RESORT.
Leonard Pavilka, Proprietor, Held in
Grand Jury Bail--Five Taken
in Police Net.

An alleged disorderly house at 66
Bruen street, conducted by Leonard
Pavillxa, was raided by Roundsman
McRell and Patrolman Bauer, Of the
Third Precinct Station, at o'clock
this morning, and one woman and
three men, besides the proprietor. were
arrested.
When the prisoners were taken to
the police station they gave their
names as John Rathling 26 years old,
of 20 North Fourth street; John Smith,
% years old, of 39S Central avenue;
Robert Hern, 10 years old. of Sc Bruen
street. and Rose Weber, 26 years old.
of As Centre street, Orange.
Pavilka was held in $500 BAH and the
others in 5000 to await the action Of the
Grand Jury.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-08
PEOPLE SET AGAINST
THE VOTING MACHINES.
Citizens Petition in Ocean County Ask
That They Be Taken
AWAY

NEW EGYPT. Aug. S.--A petition from
Jackson and Plumsted township, signed
by more than GOO voters. including some
of the leading politicians of both parties,
was presented yesterday to State Senator
George L. Shinn. of New Egypt. who is
expected to take up tho matter Of the re-
moval of the voting machines in Ocean
County with State Secretary Dickinson at
once.
Voters OF both these districts are op-
posed to the machine and are anxious TO
have them removed before the coming
election.
In the lower part of the county t1e
movement is backed by political leaders
of all parties, and large petitions are ex-
pected from Lakewood, Tuckerton Toms
River and Barnegat. IT Is believed that
with such an overwhelming list of names
the State Secretary will at once call the
machines in
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-08
WADlNG CONTEST FOR
WOMEN STIRS CLEVELAND
Arranged by Republican League, Along
with a Beauty Contest and Beau
tiful Forearm Match.

CLEVELAND. Aug. S.-The Repub-
lican League is being attacked because
1t has arranged odd contests for women
for It's picnic to be held August 10. The
contests to which the protests have
been made are: the beauty contest,
beautiful forearm match and the wad-
ing contest, the latter coming in for
most of the complaint
Churchmen, club women, religious
societies and other bodies have oriti-
cized the contests as immodest and
ridiculous. The wading contest medal
will take place in an ingeniously iinpro-
Hised pool of clear water
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-08
ABIG'S BODY FOUND
NEWARK BOY STRUCK BY
TRAIN. FELL INTO RIVER.
Autopsy Shows That Death Was Due to
Injuries Received When Train
Struck Him.
Especial to tho Evening star.I

LONG BRANCH, Aug. S.-The body
of Emil, the 7-year-old son of Emil
Abig, 274 Mulberry street. of the firm
of Abig & Wagner, jewelry, Newark,
was found this morning at the Sandy
Hook Lightship. Augustus Munson,
a Seabright fisherman, was fishing at
the Lightship when he saw the body
in the water and caught 1t with a
hook. He brought 1t to shore at Sea-
bright, and Coroner Mcdonald was
called. A permit was issued and the
body removed to the morgue of Hyer
& Flock, Long Branch.
The boy was crossing the Highlands
drawbridge on Monday and was struck
by a Central train at 11:45. The body
was carried a short distance on the en-
gine and dropped off the trestle into
without success.
The father came to Seahright and
claimed the body. 1t will be shipped
to Newark today
Emils 9-year-old brother narrowly
escaped death in the same accident.
An autopsy was held at noon In
Hyer & F'lock's morgue, Long Branch,
and the decision reached by nr. j. ].
Reed was that the death Of the boy
was due to the injuries received when
struck by the train. The injuries are;
Broken neck, broken left leg and
fracture of the skull.
No jury has been empaneled as yet.
That matter is in the hands Of Grandon
johnson. marshal of the Highlands,
and will be attended to Saturday. The
inquest will take place on Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Abig remained at the High
lnnds from the time of the accident. and,
according TO telephone messages received
from Mr. Abig by friends in this city, he
went at once to the scene Of the recovery
of the body. As soon as the necessary
arrangements and permits are procured the
body will be brought home. This will
probably be done tonight So far as is
known no arrangements have been made
for the funeral, which will probably take
place In the morning.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-08
RAILWAY OCT0GENARIAN
HURT BY AUTOMOBILE.

After having been struck in this city
by an automobile, Owen McCluslry, SO
years old, of Railway was taken to st.
Michaels Hospital last night. The old
man escaped any more serious injuries
than a number of bruises, but because of
his advanced age may be kept, in the
hospital for several days.
The number of the machine that struck
him was net learned
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-08
WILLIAMS NOMINATED
FOR U. S. SENATE.

JACKSON Miss. Aug. s.-The Demo-
cratic State Executive Committee today
declared John Sharp Williams the nominee
for United States Senator
The canvass Of the returns showed
majority OF 64S votes for Williams the
totals being as follows: Williams. 59,4se;
vardaman 5s.s4s. There will be no contest
over the result
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-08
WANT EaeERs kept THERE.

A meeting Of the Fourteenth Ward Re-
publican executive committee was held
last night at Gus Kraemer's Hail, Six
teenth avenue and Camden street. It wns
well attended and much enthusiasm
shown. Commissioner Augustus F. Esgers,
Of the Board Of Works. was unanimously
indorsed for denomination
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-08
PASTOR REMEMBERS ALL.
Rev. Mellen Sends Souvenir Cards to
Them from Abroad

Souvenir postal cards are being received
by members of Christ Reformed Church
from their pastor, the Rev, Henry Merle
Mellen, who sailed July IL for Europe to
be gone all summer. A number have been
received this week. Some were written In
Switzerland and some In Berlin.
Before his departure Mr. Mellen
promised to send card to every member
OF the church. There are more than 400
in his congregation.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-08

The grocery of John H. B. vogt at Broad
and Clark streets was netered some time
last night and 81 IN change was taken from
the cash drawer. A quantity of cake was
also stolen. Entrance was gained through
a rear window.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-08
NEW ZEALAND PROVIDES
FOR WOMEN SENATORS.
Bill Providing for Election Of Upper
House Has Passed Committee Stage
in House of Representatives.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Aug s.
The bill providing for the election OF an
upper house of representatives. by the
House of Representatives today passed its
committee stage in the latter chamber One
of the clasuses. by which women electors
are eligible to election as members Of the
upper house. was adopted by 81 to 26 votes
The Premier and three Cabinet ministers
who were present voted for the clause.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1907-09-13
New MIIburn Wagons For Sale.
Girl Wanted

La,Ea size. kppiy TO J. W. Trimmer.
Q miles south. RID. No. 8.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1907-09-13
Obituary

Fred n. North lied at caron City las;
Friday night lie had been taken down
with an attack Of acute sasiri,is the We'd
nesday bsfors. but his condition was not
regarded as serious Until Friday after
noon. when his cousin. Attorney Paul NJ.
North, was tslsploasi for and LET, on the
early train Saturday. Hr. North brought
the remains to Rocky Ford for intetmsnt
after brief funeral services in Canon City.
The deceased was single man. SO years
Of age. and had been employed as an en-
rineer in and about Ouray for years.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1907-09-13
BY order o! Cenmi;ss

Stauiier's want TO buy veal
calves and chickens
Tailored skirts In all ee,es and styles
a. Miss Cobin's.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1907-09-13
= + = + + + + + + + + + = + + =
: WANT COLUMN :
+ + + - + + + = + + + + 800
Sc CASINO Sc
CASINO


"chiidren Lost In the Alps" is tho
bill for three nights. commencing last
night.
Ladies' tailored skirts. Miss Jennie M.
Goblin.
For Sale-Desirable residence Of six
rooms. Call at 2oz N. 9Th st. Off
For Sale-6 room residence. Inquire
at POS N. 9Th St. l5tf
For Sale-Two beet beds. large net
and beet puller. all new last year.
W. c. Worthington.
l5-lp s miles south. near artesian well.
Wanted-A ladies second hand bicycle.
Apply at Hardey's store. 1916
Wanted-Boarders at 2o4 N. 5rd st.
LOFT Mrs. M. E. Byers.
Wanted-To exchange from $4,000
to $4,000 worth OF inside Pueblo prop
erty for improved farm close to Rocky
Ford. 3. f. Osborne.
lf-l6p No. 6 Blk @. Pueblo.
For Rent-Good alfalfa and grass pas
ture for horses. can handle SO head all
winter. Si.5o per month. Inquire Of
City Realty Co.. or Hangers Bros. ranch.
Phone White 5ls l4.lZ
For Rent-Two furnished rooms. COR
nsr az Finh and swink ADn,y IN
l2f Mary Collar.
Boarders and Roomers Wanted. In
ou,re a, e,,o,,,,so of,ic. I5,f
=.
rear W: u Z. sr@ht' OF Lineage a'
inc CHRISTIAN Church. Sunday Afternoon
a. 300 O'Clock.
Inspee, the finest limo Of ladles' ready.
to- wear ssir,s in tho city a, Miss Jsnnis
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1907-09-13
Household Goods For Sale.

Bedroom suit. siisb5ard. couch. book
case. Round Oak heater. dining roo'n
table. chairs. etc. Everything is praetie-
ally new. Call a. 500 u. Twelfth ST.
Z. ". Ross.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1907-09-13
chlekcas for Saic

To make room ~ill SIT ga dozen pure
blood Brown Laghprn eaila;s. February
Matched. a, So per doc. u cared for
properly will pay for themselves In eggs
this winter. Order early and &c; some
fine show BIRDS.
Ffan,s Poultry Yards. Boz IA
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1907-09-13

Wanted 90 OF 20 acres Of good alfalfa
land with dwelling improvements. under
a good ditch and close 10 school. Address
Tho Ensafrfiss Office.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1907-09-13

For general h1usewsts. Steady posi-
ton for capable girl. Apply TO Lewis
Bros. q johnson or 1874 Swins Ave.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1907-09-13
sand and araxei For Ssie.

Good sharp ssnd and coarse gravel
suitable for concrete and esmsn; psf-
poses. Can deliver promptly IN any par;
Of city or country.
l. W. Babeoes. phone Blue LOG /.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1907-09-13

Wanted Horses toe Pasture
-Four and half miles west.
L 4. HsIiows.