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The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-09

Lincoln, Neb., May 4.-Snow which in some places fell to a depth of four inches covered the greater part of Nebraska Friday morning. breaking all known records for the month of May, not only in the precipitation of snow, but in the temperature, which registered 27 degree early in the day. The snow was driven by. heavy wind in the eastern part of the state and the storm had all the marks of a blizzard, with drifts delaying trains.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-09

Omaha May 4-Snow fell here and and out in the state during the night and early Friday morning. In Omaha the precipitation again set in accompanied by stiff wind which drove the snow and cut the faces of pedestrians like January storm. Fruit and other vegetation which was believed to have escaped fatal results from preceding storms are given up now as killed
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-09

Wichita, Kan. May 4.--Rain that began falling at midnight turned to sleet Friday morning. The tempera- ture stood near 30 degrees above zero and continued rain and sleet with colder weather Friday night is looked for.
The Mena weekly star., 1907-05-09

Museantine. Iowa, May 4.--A snow storm approaching blizzard propor- tions is raging here The temperature Is falling and the wind is rising.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-19
led.

FHRSCH-On November j. 1901 az MntSe
lake. sullivan County, n. Z, Joseph,
beloved husband OF Margaret terscn
(nee Clarh) and son of the late George
O. and Mary Fersch.
Relatives and friends OF the deceased
arc respectfully invited to attend the
funeral from the residence Of his brother
iu-Iaw. Mr.. Charles Owens. No. 359 New
street. On wednesday. November 20, at
a High Mass Of Requiem will be Of
fered for the repose OF his soul. Inter
ment in the Cemetery Of the Holy Sepul-
chre.
HANLEY-on November II. 1907, Mary
OMarra. beloved wife of William Han
ley.
Relatives and friends are kindly in
vfted TO attend the funeral from her late
residence, No 20 North Third street, on
Wednesday, Novembes 20, at $50 q. m.
to st Rose of Lima's Church, corner
Gray and Warren streets, where a High
Mass of REQUIEM will be offered for the
repose of her soul Tnterment in the
Cemetery of the Holy Sepulchre.
MORRIS-Suddenly. on November IS. 1907,
Ebenezer E.. husband of Anna Mueller
Morris. In his 18th year.
Relatives and immediate friends will
meet at his late residence, 81 Ann street.
on Thursday afternoon. November q. at
in the Dashiel NJ. F.. Church. corner New
York avenue and Ann street. at 2:s0
o'clock. Friends, also members of East
ern Star No. ia, Jr. gu. A. M; Equity
Council No. 112, D.. of L.: Eureka Lodge
No. 80. and Pytha goras Lodge No. 11S,
r. and A. NJ. are kindly invited. In
terment at Paramount Cennaterv.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-19
JUST HAD TO MARRY
CHILD-WIFE GAVE IN TO
"MENTAL P%RESSURE."
Bride Against Her Will, Says Girl in
Trying to Regain Her
Freedom.
Especial to the evening star.I

JERSEY CITY, Nov. 19.-Vice-Chan-
cellor Stevenson, sitting in this city,
today laid over for one wee argument
on the findings of Special Master S.
Howell Jones, of Newark. in the appli-
cation of 17-year-old Edna b. Cox, Of
"a Tillinghast street, that city, to have
her marriage to William Lestor Cox, Of
Elizabeth, set aside. The wife, through
her next friend, alleges that h was
subject, al the time of the marriage,
to undue mental pressure"
James b. Mckee, of Newark, argued
the case for the childwife. The hus-
band did not appear at the hearing be-
fore the master.
The wife is the daughter of Michael
Richardson. stage manager at Blaney's
Theatre, Newark. According to the
story, Miss Richardson and Cox grew
up as playmates. On March is, three
days before her seventeenth birthday,
Cox's mother and sister asked to take
her to their home for a visit. This re-
quest was agreeably received. From
the time she reached the Cox home,
according to the childwife, until March
20, she was constantly besieged with PEE
titions to marry the son of the house,
and at last, she alleges, the mental
pressure became too great and she o n
scented to the marriage.
AT that time the girl was but 16
years old. The marriage was per-
formed by the Rev. Staley +. Davis, of
the Epworth Church of Elizabeth. and
the bride gave her age as is years
i Following the ceremony, the : couple
went to the home Of the bridegroom,
and the next day Mrs. Cox wen home
to her parents.
1t was her seventeenth birthday, and
in speaking of the case from the bench
today Vice-Chancellor Stevenson hint
ed that it was not a particularly happy
birthday. AS he argued the case, II
was possible that her parents, dis
pleased with the marriage, gave theil
daughter a lecture that was full OF
stings. The court even limited that the
suit might have been instigated BY
the parents of the bride.
Since that time the child-wife has
not seen her husband, though he cams
to the house several times. and stormec
about on one occasion without result
AS an aftermath of the marriage tht
ring given to the bride has been re
turned TO the installment house in New
York city from whom it was purchased
Vice-Chancellor Stevenson had grave
doubts as to the mount of menta
pressure thai it would be necessary
to bring to bear on a person to maxi
a marriage void. Counsel for the wifi
was asked to produce authorities fol
the position he took in the suit.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-19
NO DULLNESS
IN TIL BIG
STORES
If Not for Papers Proprie-
tors Would Not Know of
Money Stringency.

Department stores of Newark are
good barometers of trade conditions in
this city. If they are doing a good
business the smaller dealers must be
doing proportionately as well. Butchers
and dealers in butter are an exception
because of high prices due to a great
scarcity of beef and butter in the mar
ket. Proprietors or managers of de-
partment stores were asked today If
their trade had been reduced by the
scarcity of currency. All of them said
they were doing good business and
would not Know of the stringency in
money if they did moi read the news
papers.
Albert Hahne, of Hahne & Co, said:
1--WE did a great spring and summer
business, and our October trade was
unusually heavy. We have laid in a
great quantity of goods for the Christ
mas trade and we are confident that
we will make great sales"
Oscar Michael, of l.. S. Plaut e. Co.,
proprietors of the Beehive, said:
1--WE do not notice any reduction this
month in the volume of our sales, and
we have prepared for a big Christmas
trade. Our spring and summer bust
ness exceeded anything we ever had.
Working men and women have saved
money for several years, and they buy
when they want articles"
Mr.. Snyder, of w. ". Snyder & Co.
said:
up to the first of this month we
had an unusually large trade, and thus
far it has kept up to the average fall
trade"
At the David Straus Co.'S department
store the manager said:
"If it were not for the newspapers W.
would not know here that mechanics have
been put on half time. We are selling a:
much goods as ever we did in November
and we are confident of a big Christmas
trade"
AT other department stores the sam'
story of good trade was told. one pro
prletor saying his Arm had laid In tn,
largest stock of Christmas goods since
they started In business.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-19
RULING SAVES DOG
NOT FOR POLICEMEN TO
SHOOT 'EM IN PARKS.
That Is Opinion of Judge Who Raps
Bruins, Who Arrested Court Clerks
Son for Interfering.

Failing to show any law or city ordi-
nance whereby he had authority to
shoot a dog in a park, Policeman
Bruins, who was yesterday made a
member of the Newark police depart
ment, was given a warning by Judge
Howell in the First Criminal Court to-
day. and the charges he had brought
against Ethan Yuill, son of Clerk Will
lam T. Yuill, alleging that the latter
interfered with him in the discharge
of his duty, were dismissed. Likewise
a charge against George Hermey, who
was with Yuill when arrested, was dis
missed.
Yuill interfered with Park Policeman
Bruins when the latter was coaxing a
small dog to him for the purpose of
shooting it, the canine having strayed
into Weequahic Park last Saturday.
Bruins fired a shot at the dog. but failed
to hit it. Yuill called his attention to the
fact that the dog was small. and he was a
coward to shoot it in that manner. Bruins
placed Yuill under arrest and let the dog
so It's way. Hermey was also arrested.
Judge Howell asked Bruins to point out
any section Of the park ordinances which
gave authority to shoot the dog. Bruins
said there was none. but that his chief had
given him orders to shoot any stray dog
that he saw in the parks.
WAS the dog so large that you could
not carry 1t in your arms out Of the parkY'
asked Judge Howell.
NO; 1t was only a small dog" replied
Bruins.
ut seems to me that you have no power
or right to shoot any dog that may stray
into q park." added Judge Howell, and
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-19
WOMAN WANTS POLICE TO
TRAP A HOODOO "GH0ST."
Follows Her About, She Says, and Makes
Her Break Dishes-Has Designs
on Son, Too.

An aged woman. walking with faltering
step, but commanding a piercing voice,
entered the Third Precinct police station
today and told Captain Christie that she
was constantly being pursued by ghosts
and wanted to know if she couldn't get
some help from the police force. She re-
ferred to the ghost as the "smokestacker,"
and she said it wos years since she had
slept peacefully.
The ghost brings her nothing but bad
luck. she complained; everything she
handles In the line of china or glassware
is sure to break. and her boy, she said,
had been unable to get employment for
four weeks. He had a job yesterday, she
explained, and just as he was about to get
into the harness the smokestacker
stepped in and the job disappeared.
The woman is undoubtedly mentally I'M
balanced. Captain Christie, just to humor
the woman, told hes he would have a
policeman investigate.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-19
GINSBURG GETS BAIL
DESCRIBE SCENES WHEN
PLACE WAS RAIDED.
Defendants Lawyer Rebuked by Judge.
Says His Client Is a moral
Plague

The lawyer representing Jacob Gins
burg, the s~aloonkeeper whose place was
raided Saturday night, when his case
came up in the Third Precinct Police
Court today, was called down several
times by the court. Ginsburg'S case,
which came up for a preliminary hear
ing yesterday, was sent to the Grand
Jury, and he had 10 file a new bono for
81, 500. 1t is charged against him that
the dance hall in the real of his saloon
is a nuisance.
Captain Christie told of h raid
which he personally conducted and de-
scribed the scenes within the hall. A
mere boy, he said, was lying on the
floor ''blind drunk" and there was a
continual stream of people from the
saloon into the hall and vice versa.
Acting Detective John Mcconnell cor
roborated the captains testimony.
Veronica Hardorovski, or "Viyian
Grey" as she chose to call herself he
night of the raid, was the asst wit
ness and answered all questions With
out reservation. She entered the hall
without an escort, and no questions
were asked, she declared. She had been
there a half dozen times in all, she
said, and always managed to have a
lovely time"
what did you dance-two-step or
waltz?" asked Ginsburg's counsel. :.
What difference does it maker"
asked Judge Howell, rather sharply.
Several times the Judge took the at
torney to task, telling him that some
of his questions were out of place and
had no bearing on the case, and once
the court reminded the lawyer that
Captain Christie knew his business"
Don't you think a bond of 1900 Is
e~xorbitant?" asked the attorney when
the case was concluded.
mot for a moral plague like him.
responded the court.
Moral plagued calculated the at
torney as he bolted from the court
room. Bail was furnished.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-19
WEDDING
PLANNED LED
TO TRAGEDY
Mclaughlin, Who Shot
Daughter aud Self, Mad at
Thought Of Losing Her?

When the news became general of the
shooting of Miss Agnes Mclaughlin,
formerly of this city and recently of
Santa Cruz, CAL, by her father. Major
Frank Mclaughlin, a former resident
here, CONSERVATION and surprise, min
gled with expressions of deep sorrow,
were heard. The fact that the major,
before taking his own life by poison,
had sent a bullet through the brain of
his loving daughter, only confirmed
the first opinion formed by his friends,
that Mclaughlin was suffering from
mental arrangement. Miss McLaugh-
lin was her stalwart fathers pride.
Since the death of the majors wife and
Agnes's mother, the father a lost
much of his blithesome manner but he
seemed intensely anxious as to his
daughters welfare. He brooded con-
t~inually over the death of his wife.
1t is this fact, connected with the
great love almost bordering on adora-
ton for his only child, that many of
his friends declared today resulted in
the double tragedy.
1t was no secret here among the
many friends of the murdered daugh-
ter that Agnes Mclaughlin was to be-
come the wife of a worthy young man,
Christian Wolters, jr., who is in the
produce commission business in Com
merce street, Newark.
That Major Mclaughlin had no
financial reverses which would lead
him to commit the rash act is certain.
His friends say that while he coun-
tenanced the betrothal of his daughter
to young VOTERS, he feared the ulti-
mate separation which would follow
his daughters marriage. This fear be-
came greater as the wedding day APP
preached, for the major and his daugh-
ter had decided to spend the Christmas
holidays in this city, and he recog-
nized that his daughter intended nam
ing her wedding day.
He would be obliged to 60 back home
alone to attend to his business enter
prises, and this may have wrought
havoc with his brain.
His friends say that Major Nc
Laughlin was too stanch a Christian
to cowardly shoot his daughter, the
apple of his eye, the all that he lived
for. unless he was mentally unbal-
anced.
Just what disposition will be made
of the bodies is not definitely known.
Relatives in his city are awaiting
further news of the affair, and then it
may be that directions will be given
to have the bodies shipped to this
city for interment.
1t is not known yet what are the
terms Of the late majors will.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-19
REGAINS
SENSES. SUMMONS WIFE
Ambs Conscious for First Time Since
Fall That Broke His
skull.

Policeman Theodore Ambs, Of the Fourth
Precinct Station. who was seriously in
jured when he fell in q pit in the trolley
yard Of the South Orange division at
South Orange avenue and south Nine
teenth street early yesterday morning, be-
came conscious today for the first time
since he met with the accident. which re-
suited in the fracture Of the base Of his
skull.
On of the FIRST inquiries Ambs made
was for his wife, and the authorities at
the hospital Immediately sent word for
her. The physicians now entertain some
hopes for his recovery.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-19
O IN BIG cUNARB
TURBINE STEAMSHIPS.
Figured Out That L~usitania and Maure-
tania Yield $155, $50 for a
Round Trim.

LONDON, Nov. 19.-The Liverpool Cour-
Ter In an article regarding the expendi-
ture and revenue of the steamers Lusi-
tania and Mauretania figures that a single
voyage Of either steamer yields a profit
of about sec. 200.
The expeditures are estimated to be
$S9. go for a voyage across the Atlantic
and back, thus giving these big steamers
an income of $155. $50 per round trip.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-19
CALL FOR BALLOT BOXES.
City Clerk subpoenaed to Produce Those
from the First Ward.

That Joseph A. Wright. Of the First
Ward, who was beaten out at the last
election by w. u. Masker by a few VOTES
for a seat in the Aldermanic council, was
not wasting any words when he came out
the other day with the statement that he
would demandNa recount, was made clear
today when City Clerk James F. Connolly
was served with a writ instructing him to
produce the seven ballot boxes before the
County Board Of Elections. so that a re-
count may be made next Friday.
Mr.. Masker took the oath of office last
week.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-19
SAY HE USED COCAINE.
McDonOugh Held in Bail for Grand
Jury-companions in Sam Fix.

William McDonough. of 14e Bowery
street, was ARRESTED last night by Third
Precinct policemen and this morning he
was before Judge Howell charged with
being a user of cncaine. He pleaded not
guilty, but was held for the Grand Jury
in bail Of $1,000. He was with John Lee, of
% Schalk street. and Joseph Ryan. of 10
Bowery street, when they were arrested
IN the Ferry street station of the Central
Railroad Saturday night. They are all
boys, n are also charged with having
used cocaine and their cases are now be-
fore the Grand Jury.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-19

u E is
SUGGESTED
Bank President on
Means to Increase Honey
Circulation.

Presidents of local national banks
were asked today what they thought
of the floating by the Federal Govern
ment of $50, 900, 900 of Panama bonds
and the issue of 800, 000, 900 of 8 per
cent. certificates, to run one year. All
of them said that national banks would,
as a rule, subscribe for the bonds, put
them in the government repositories
and increase the volume of their circu-
lating currency.
Some of the bank men at first said
they had no doubt that the lOO.OVo,O Oo
of government certificates would be
taken at once by people who have been
boarding currency, gold and silver, put
when asked if they thought people VINO
had drawn money from banks because
of the scare would invest in 3 per cent.
certificates when they could invest in
4 to 6 per cent. municipal and county
bonds, they were not so sure that the
hoarders would rush to buy the GER
~tificates.
1.-The only way the certificates will
relieve the shortness of currency circu-
lation," said one bank president, rs
by the national banks taking the certl-
hcates and issuing more currency on
them. What would relieve the sltua-
ton at once would be an issue no."
of $780, 900, 900 of 'greenbacks,' with the
old provisor on them. payable in golo
and for custom duties 1t would be
an Illegal issue, of course, but Congress
when it meets next month could mac
a law making the issue legal"
1t is said here that $l50, 0OO,OW OF cur
rency will, if taken out now by the banks
throughout the United States, reieVe
present money stringency conditions in cir
culating currency. The certificates VIII
circulate as good for their face value IN
cash. but 1t remains to be seen, it has been
remarked. how many of the banks will
take them and how much they will take.
The Comptroller of the Currency made
the generous offer to accept municipal ana
other bonds now taken by the banks as
collateral security for cash loans to manu-
facturers and merchants and corporations.
But not many national banks IN the
Middle and New England States took adj
vantage of this offer to increase the ma
tionaI and their currency issue. But some
of the banks in West and Southwest have
done 1t.
There are seven national banks in this
city. If the Fedora Government accepted
the security at 70 per cent. of their actual
marketable value, and each bank deposit
ed 500. 900 worth of such securities, the
seven banks could put sO20'ooo more cur
rency IN circuiauoh mere. II 'hls weae
done II is salu 'nere woulu NC . on,
uon OF BUSINESS insn poSins .ne :,
pioyees partly IN chechs anu patty :"
cash.
1t is also said that the certificates to be
issued by the Federal Government this
week will give a very large measure OF
relief in business circles, as $50 certificates
can De USED adVahtageously III traue' D
an old hnaneler salu To-Day that tne ~
remains that tnere Is no" III oui ou
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-19
ToLn or TRIP WITH PEARY.

John A. Hill, Of so Mum avenue. East
Orange, entertained the Mosaic Literary
and Musical Gu at his home last night.
DIR. Thomas 8. DERRICK. Of Washington,
gave an interesting lecture on his trip
with Explorer Peary in 1898, and a re-
ceptIon followed. The club will meet De-
eember 16 at the home of Mrs. Lincoln e.
Rowley, 66 Beach street, East Orange.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-19
ST. JOHNS CLUB CARD PARTIES.

There was a large attendance at the first
of a series Of card parties last night in
st. Johns School Hall, Mulberry street,
under the auspices of st. Johns Social
Club. These events will be held every
Monday evening during che winter months.
The officers of the club have charge of ar
Judgements. Dancing follows the games.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-19
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1s.-For New Jer-
sey: Partly cloudy tonight; rain Wednes-
day or Wednesday night; light to fresh
northeast winds.
~ cloudy: fresh northwest to north winds
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-19
nm D WAGON

= TRENTON, Nov. 19.-Edward j.
Mitchell, a well-lsnown Trenton potter,
was found dead Yesterday under q
wagon in an exp IS yard. lie had
been i'll fos some time. and 1t is sup
he became ~exbaufted while pass
ing through the yard Drawing a
blanket about him he crawled under
the wagon and died. A wife and two
children were at home awaiting his
return and ignorant OF the fats shat
had befallsn him.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-19
Prevalence of Kidney Disease.

Most people do not realize the alarm
ing Increase and remarkable prevalenoy
of kidney disease. While kidney dis
orders are the most common diseases
that prevail. they are almost the last
recognized by patient or physicians,
,oho content themselves with doctorfno
the effects, while the original disease
undermines the system.
The mild and immediate effect OF
Swamp-Root. the great kidney. liver
and bladder remedy. is soon realized. II
stands the highest for its remarkable
cures in the most distressing cases.
Symptoms of Kidney Trouble.
Swamp-Root is not recommended for
everything. but if you are Obliged to
pass your water frequently night and
day, smarting or Irritation in passing.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-19

Miss Ethel Mac Innis, of ~ Milton
street, has returned from a visit to rela-
tives In Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. While
there her engagement to r. g. Scott, Of
Marble Mountain, Cape Breton. was
formally announced. The wedding will
take place some time next year.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-19

One Year Ago Today.
Highest. Lowest. Average.
Temperature 49,. Ga deg. 81 deg. IS deg.
Character of the day-Cloudy.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-19
CEMETERY MEMORIALS.

CEMETERY MEMORIALS.
GEORGE BROWN q CO.
Established 1850. :
Designers and Manufacturers Of
MONUMENTS. TONES. VAULTS N GEN.
ERAB CEMETERY WORK IN GRAN.
ITE. MARBLE AND STONE.
s7s AND s4 BELLEvILLE AVENUE.
Opp. entrance to Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-19

brick-dust or sediment in the urine
headache, backache, lame back. dizzi-
ness. poor digestion, sleeplessness. nerv-
heart disturbance due to bad
kidney trouble skin eruptions from bad
blood. neuralgia. rheumatism, umoago
bloating, ~irritability. wornout feeling,
lack of ambition, maybe loss of flesh.
sallow complexion. or Bright's disease
may be stealing upon you, which Is the
worst form of kidney trouble.
Swamp-Root Is Pleasant to Take.
II you are already convinced that
Swamp-Root is what you need, you can
purchase the regular ffty-cent and one
dollar size bottles at all drug stores.
Don't make any mistake, but remember
the name. DIR. Kilmer's Swamp-Root.
n the address, Binghamton, N. Y,
which you win find ON every bottle