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The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-11-07
BELLEVILLE LIGHTS
Go OUT TOO OFTEN.
Laxity Over the Matter Revealed at
Township Committee Meeting.
Street Contract Awarded.

Fault was found at the meeting of the
Belleville Township Committee last night
with the electric lighting furnished to the
township by the Public Service Corpora
ton. 1t was claimed that lights were often
out in different sections of the township
and were allowed to remain so for long
periods. Attention was called In this par
ticular to lights in Mill, Jerolaman and
Holmes streets.
During the discussion 1t was remarked
that 1t was understood that it was the
number of lights, and Chief Flynn, in
turn, was to notify the lighting company.
Committeeman Weston explained that the
lighting company had arranged to call up
Chief Flynn every morning by telephone
times. The matter was referred to the
water committee.
The contract for curbing and tagging
Belmont avenue was awarded to John
Doherty e. Son for $5,087.50 There were
Ordinances for curbing and tagging
Prospect place and the establishment of
the grade of that street were passed on
final reading. Complaint was made of the
condition Of Terry street at Main street.
1t is said the street is in bad condition
and the water settles there. The road COM
mittee will attend to the matter. A
petition for a water main from Main
street through Little street was referred
to the water committee.
Committeeman Staniar told of complaints
made to him of freight trains on the Erie
Railroad blocking the Jerolaman street
crossing at all hours of tn day. The clerk
will communicate with the railroad COM
pany.
The treasurer was instructed to refund
$50 In cash and interest for taxes which
had been ehargd against Henry Schaeffer
Tor property at the Nutley line.
The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-11-07
NUTLEY.

Otto Bluhm, of Whtford avenue. sailed
today on the White Star liner Cedric for
two months sojourn with friends In
England.
Abram Marden, of Pottsville, Pa, a
former resident Of Nutley, Is visiting
friends in town.
Frank Glaenzer. of Paris, France, a
former resident of Nutley, is guest of
Mr.. land Mrs David Crockett of Passaic
avenue
The first annual reception and ball of
the Nutley Drum and Fife Corps will be
held at the Town Hall auditorium on
Thanksgiving eve.
Mrs. Caro- Lloyd wilmington, Of Boston.
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Henry W. Good
rich, of Grant avenue
Dean Welch, of Satterthwaite avenue,
has returned from n trip through the
Eastern States.
Stephen II. Dorrn of satterthwaite ave-
nue. has returned from Allaire.
Captain Morgan Walcott, OF New York,
spent Tuesday and yesterday with Mr..
and Mrs Edward Morgan, of Satterth-
waite avenue.
The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-11-07
NO CLUE TO THIEF
MASKED BURGLAR SAID He
"MUST HAVE MONEY"
Daring Robbery in Bloomfield Accom-
plished in Cellar at Point
of Revolver.

There is still no clue to the identity
or whereabouts of the masked burglar
who yesterday afternoon, as told in
the night edition of yesterdays EVEN
ING STAR, entered the home Of
Charles Simmons, 144 Willard place,
Bloomfield. and at the point of re-
volver relieved Mrs. May Simmons Of
$40. Her husband, who is recovering
from an operation for appendicitis. and
who is still in a weak condition, was
unable to help his wife. Their 11-year-
old daughter Ella clung to her mothers
gown crying bitterly and almost fright
ened out of her senses.
Don't hurt my mama," she pleaded.
The burglar was in the meantime
following Mrs. Simmons about until
she gave him the money.
II won't hurt anybody" he said in
answer to the childs plea, but must
have money"
Mrs. Simmons heard strange
noise in the cellar shortly after
o'clock, and asked her husband to go
about with her while she made a
search. Mr.. Simmons took his re-
NOlNGI. AG pair iIltt0G OuL liAC
of man behind the furnace in the
basement. The Individual had a black
cloth over his eyes, with slits cut in.
What are you doing here?" asked
Simmons.
Throw up your hands," said the
other, stepping boldly out.
The order was complied with and the
burglar took Mr.. Simmonss revolver.
Get me some money quick or I'll kill
you,' he threatened
The strangers hand trembled visibly
and he showed signs of great nervous
ness. Mrs. Simmons hastened above
and returned with the cash few min
utes later. After receiving the bills the
burglar put away his revolver and ran
out of the street door. He followed
Willard place to Bloomfield avenue,
where, it is supposed, the man took
trolley car.
Mrs. Simmons notified Chief of Police
Collins of the robbery and he sent two
men to the house, but aside from dis
covering how the burglar got in they
were able to learn little about his move
ments.
Mrs. Simmons said that the man wore
a derby hat, rough-looking tan shoes
and shabby clothes.
II am sure that he would have taken
our lives il I hadn't gotten the money"
she said. 'I told Charley that his life
was more valuable, so I gave the man
money and was glad when he left"
The police are busy working on the
case. Had it not been for poor tele-
phone service and the delay in getting
word to the police 1t is believed the
fellow would have been captured. 1t is
thought that the burglar boarded a
Bloomfield avenue trolley car after the
robbery. He was seen to tear the
mask from his face In the yard.
The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-11-07
IMPROVE STREETS
IRVINGT0N COUNCIL TO
OPEN MADISON AVENUE.
Will Make Important Thoroughfare in
the Future, It Is Ex-
pected.

Street improvements again occupied the
attention Of the Irvington Town Council
last night. Probably the most important
result of the meeting was the final passage
of the Madison avenue opening. While
the Improvement is not regarded as being
q vital one at the present time, eventually,
it is the contention of councilmen, it will
be one of the main thoroughfares of the
town. affording an outlet from Stuyvesant
near Springfield avenue. At this time the
land through which the property passes Is
mostly undeveloped
The proposed Park place extension, at
either end, including an opening through
the narrow point OF land lying between
Park and Springfield avenues, was again
opposed by Hugo Menzel, the owner Of
the point He contended that the lines
should be changed and that his award was
not sufficient amount The members of
the Council appeared to agree that the
award was too small, but that the lines
as laid down on the map Of the petitioners
are the correct ones, and they sent the
matter back to the commissioners for ad-
justment.
An ordinance providing for crosswalks in
the town passed its final reading The
Normandy Park section will be one of the
most largely benefited sections by the
ordinance. Hearings on the workmanship
and material of the Halstead avenue and
Fourtieth street flags were set for Decem-
Der 3. An ordinance establishing a grade
for Welland avenue passed Its final read
ings, and the grading, curbing, tagging
and gutter1ng improvements in RodWell
avenue were referred to the assessment
commissioners for assessment.
The hearing of the report OF the ASSESS
ment commissioners on the Lyon avenue
opening and the opening of bids for the
Welland avenue grading were deferred till
November 10. The contract to flag Nor
wood avenue was awarded to John Dough-
erty for 16A cents a square foot.
The meeting adjourned to meet next
Tuesday night when fire protection mat
ters will again come up.
The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-11-07
NOTES OF THE ORANGES.

A public meeting will be held in the
hlmwood Presbyterian Church, East Or
ange, Monday evening, under the auspices
OF the Mems League, In the interest OF
branch public lbray In the Third Ward.
Division No. 10, A. o. H., of Orange, last
night initiated twenty new members and
made arrangements for the presentation of
'Seumas o'Brien" on Thanksgiving after
noon and evening in Columbia Hall.
a piano recital will be given by the pu-
pills OF Miss Carrie l. Kraus, assisted by
Miss Margaret Gregorius, soprano and
Miss Annie Jessen, violinist. in Union Hall.
Orange, Saturday afternoon. Among those
who will take part are: Walter Stanton,
Donald Peck, Minna Graulich, Marion Mel
copy Gertrude Won Goehen, Ercell Atchin-
son and Agnes Kraus.
A special sale is being held today by the
Woman's Exchange of the Oranges, at its
headquarters, In Main street, East Orange.
Now that the Police Pension act has
been adopted in East Orange, II is ex-
pected that Sergeant Joseph Williams and
Policeman stephen Lentz will be retired
on q pension In the near future. Sergeant
William HUFF will be eligible for pension
In January next.
The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-11-07
SEWER CONTRACTION Slow.

Engineer Alexander Potter, in charge of
the construction of the South Orange
township sewer, made report to the
South Orange Township Committee last
ner In which James j. Fusco, the con-
tractor In charge of the Maplewood sewer
work. was doing his job, and asked that
he be notified to get proper material and
pleted before December 81, as called for
In the contract. The engineer told the
committee that unless the contractor gets
better equipment the work will not be
done in the time prescribed
Mr.. Potter said that the work being done
by Contractor Pasquale Cestone In the
Heights section of the township was pro-
gresssing as well as could be expected.
Ordinances were passed providing for
the laying of sidewalks In Maplewood ave-
nue.. Jeiferson avenue and Oakland road.
The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-11-07
BELLEvILLE.

Mrs. Abner Maltby, of Trenton, who has
been visiting her sister, Mrs Otto Tumele.
OF John street, has returned home.
Belleville Council, knights Of Columbus,
will have a euchre for members tonight in
the club rooms In Washington avenue. An
entertainment will follow the games.
Miss Edna e. Jones, of Colonial terrace,
who has been visiting relatives in Cam
bridge Mass, has returned home.
Arrangements are being made by the
Unity Club for reception and dance dur
ing the latter part of this month.
Complaint has been made of the electric
light switch on the fountain at Main and
Rutgers streets. The switch is exposed and
II Is feared that an accident will occur.
The Township Committee will have the
switch enclosed
The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-11-07
SOUTH ORANGE.

In honor of the debut of her daughter,
Miss Alice Mary Sloane into society, MIS-
#. O'Connor Sloane, Of 55 Montrose ave
and daEce in the Woman's Clubhouse,
East Orange, November 21.
The street department has begun the
work OF cleaning the Valley street cutters
between South Orange avenue and Fourth
street.
John p Clyne, of 1 Vose avenue. has
returned from Western business trip.
street IL visiting friends at Stapleton,
Long Island.
Miss Bertha Beatrice Brainard, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Brainard, of IA
Fla, whore she will spend the winter
months. Before reaching her destination
she Will spend month In the mountains
of North Carolina and visit the James
town exposition. She will return in the
spring and resume her studies In eiocution
in the New York School of Elocution.
A fiagpoie has been placed on the village
Jail. by orders of Police Commissioner
Rowland D. Perrine.
A strong baseball team will represent
Seton Hall College next spring. The
games with Dartmouth, Fordham and Holy
Cross Colleges. Games with athletic clubs
will be omitted next season.
Mrs. Patrick Dorgan, p. j. Dorgan and
Miss May Dorgan have returned to their
home in New York after paying visit to
Mrs Katherine Farrell OF Academy street.
The police shot hound dog belonging to
Ludwig Palmer. of 2S Second street, yester-
day afternoon after 1t had bit Edward
Cook, the youngest son of Mrs. Lawrence
Cook. of Second street. The same animal
bit Arthur Lea Mond of Valley street, two
months ago.
Charged with allowing boys and men to
play pool for money in the rear of his
store In South Orange avenue, by Patrick
Morrison, of Ridgewood road, Lorenzo
Massaro, was given reprimand by Police
Marshal Thomas r. Mcguire In the South
Orange police station yesterday. Massnro
was told to stop It II It was the case and
allowed to go upon the promise that there
would be no pool playing for money here
after
The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-11-07
TRIO OF RUNAWAYS
OCCURRED AT SAME TIME
IN MONTCLAIR.
In One of Them, Charles Hooe, News
dealer, Was Badly Hurt by Be-
ing Dragged by Reins.

ii hree runaways occurred at the same
time In different parts of Montclair last
night and in one Of them man was badly
hurt
Charles Hooe, a Montclair newsdealer,
was the person injured, and he is today
lying at his home, 10 Maple place, that
town. suffering from badly cut face and
bruised side.
Hooe, accompanied by his grandson, was
delivering papers on Llewellyn road
Montclair, and when driving down the
heavy grade near the residence OF De-
catur NJ Sawyer the king bolt broke
and the horse went ahead with the two
front wheels and the shafts. Hooe neiu
on to the reins and was pulled from the
seat of the wagon to the hard macaoatl ~
road and dragged some distance. His lett
eye and cheek were cut and bruised ana
his left side also bruised. The boy was not
In the wagon at the time.
When Hooe was pulled out of the wagon
he became entangled in the reins, ana hao
the lines not parted at the buckle. he
might have been killed. because the horse
was not stopped until Harrison avenue
was reached, distance OF 5OO reet'
Hooe was picked up partly unconscious
and conveyed to his home. he may DC
confined to his home for several weeks
At the same time a horse ATTACHED to a
wagon belonging to Charles NJ. Decker q
Brothers, of Montclair ran away down
Bloomfield avenue. that town. at preak-
neck speed. When opposite the. firehouse
at Bloomfield avenue and valley road;
Firernen Thomas Lennon and George Douo
ran out and each caught rein, bringing
the horse to q stop. There was no one IN
the wagon, the driver himself having
gone into a house at st. Luke's place 70
deliver goods A portion of the harness
was broken.
The third runaway was by a horse be-
longing to the Montclair Water Company,
which bolted in Claremont avenue. Joseph
JENNINGS the superintendent of the com
pany. had alighte6 from the wagon when,
IN some way the horse became frightened.
The animal was stopped before going far.
The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-11-07
SUBURBAN PAGE.

milk wagon. and he failed to see the ap-
proach OF car No. 17S4 Just as the milk
wagon reached Maple avenue the car
struck It with terrific force, knocking 1t
around across the east-bound track and
into light runabout, in which was F. II.
this city. The runabout was badly wrecked
and Jones was tossed out to the sidewalk.
He escaped with slight bruises Hedden
was not hurt.
With over 300 quarts of milk flowing in
the cutters, Clinton avenue for the time
was transformed into a veritable milky
way. Some of the milk was in cans and
some In glass bottles. Dozens of broken
bottles Uttered the street, and had TO be
swept up.
homes.
This accidenf accounts for the failure
of many persons to receive milk as usual
this morning, as, besides having a route
of his own, Hedden supplies other dealers.
The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-11-07
CHARGES TREACHERY
DR.. LEHRMANN ATTACKS
DEMOCRATIC CLUB.
only Democratic Winner in Montclair
Declares Club Failed to
Support Him.

DR.. Henry j. Lehrmann, Of Montclair,
who was successful on the Democratic
ticket for election 10 the Montclair Town
Council over his Republican opponent
Tuesday, declares that he won despite the
alleged lack of support from the Demo-
cratic club of the Fourth Ward He wrote
the following letter TO THE bv s hEhhG AN :
STAR today giving his side Of the ngot'
To the Editor OF the Evening STAR;
/ desire to present herewith rev staZs..
ments in reference to the support recelveas
by the Democratic party OF the Fonrtp
Ward from the Montclair Democratic cup
(Mr. r. A. Adams), an organization wnlem n,!l
confirms hut fer OF b" le"'ceratlc N9 Prs
of Is ward. In ler to crafty u 2ef.
grievance against me. the acknowledge,d
leader of the ward, the club acted as fol-
Firet-The money which comes from the
county committee to the town for the
support of the entire Democratic ticket was
kept by and for the glory of the cluo, not
work of bringing the vote In the ward out
on election day We demanded our pro
rata share; 1t was refused.
Second--We demanded a headquarters In
the ward; it was refused.
Third--We demanded that our own work
ers be appointed for that day; that was
Fourth-we demanded at least one of the
two chalIengers in each district; that also
Fifth--We demanded that the list. Of
those who had voted be furnished us; tnat,
too was refused
Each and every demand was absolutely
refused
In view of the foregoing facts, does 1t
look as though the Montclair Democratic
Club was working for the success Of the
entire Democratic ticket or for Its own
glorification? As the only successful DEM
ocratic candidate in the town of Mont
clair and the only leader who carried the
whole Democratic ticket in the town, l
desire to state that do not In any way
thank the Montclair Democratic Club for
my election or the election OF the Demo-
cratic ticket In the Fourth Ward, and
that desire herewith t.. thank my many
friends and voters In the Fourth Ward
for their hearty support and contributions
which made 1t possible to elect myself and
the whole Democratic ticket Yours very
truly HENRY j. LEHRRMANN.
The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-11-07
MIDNIGHT ROBBERY.
Thief Hid in Bloomfield House While
Owner Looked Up.

thief entered the home of Robert l.
Cleary. 10 Berkeley Heights Park Bloom
field, a short dstance from where the Sim
mons robbery occurred, shortly before mid
night last night. and got away with a dress
suit case containing new suit Of clothes,
a new overcoat OF dark material. a wom-
ans handbag with silver chain attached.
a communication ticket and a small sum
OF money.
The family. with tire exception of Mr..
Cleary had retired for the night. He had
lain down on lounge upstairs to read
and while doing so he fell asleep. The
doors downstairs were unlocked and the
lights were burning low. Mr.. Cleary woke
up later and went downstairs and locked
up for the night. 1t is believed that the
burglar was then hiding in the house, but
Mr. Cleary saw no one, although he even
went into the. cellar to attend to the fur
mace. The police are working on the case
The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-11-07

of Springfield and New England avenues,
Summit one of the most perfectly de-
signed churches in the State, valued at
$4,000. Two years and half later he re-
signed, In November. 1906. to take effect
March, 1907. His last days at Summit
were saddened by the death of a child:
Easter Sunday, the very Sabbath appointed
for the farewell sermon. found him watch
Ing by the casket of his youngest son.
With his wife and remaining child he
retired to his camp in Canada on June 8.
On June IA he received a telegram asking
him to preach In East Orange. He went,
Orange church. Subsequently he accepted
engagements with the Rev DR.. James /.
Vance, of the North Reformed Church,
son son Avenue @ Churches IN New York: the
Presbyterian Church of Summit and the
Hillside Church, Of Orange. After resting
through October. he began work in East
Orange last Sunday.
The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-11-07
BLooMFIELD-GLEN RIDGE,

A summons has been issued by Recorder
Cadmus, of Bloomfield. for Julius Cronk
and Morris Koppelman, two boys each
about twelve years of age living In Broad
street, that town, who 1t is alle5ed
scratched new automobile owned by
Ernest H. Cadmus and Charles w. Smith.
William C. Carl formerly of Bloomfield,
win give a series of free organ recitals In
the First Presbyterian Church, New York,
at Fifth avenue and Twelfth street. be-
ginning next Monday night
John II. Osborne, who has been the
guest OF George w. Cadmus, of this town.
has returned to Washington. d. C.
Steps are to be taken to form n new fire
company in the Brookdale section OF the
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick r. Welker have
taken up their residence in Thomas street
Robert w. Weston Of Prairie du Sac
Wis, is visiting friends IN Glen Ridge.
The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-11-07
EDISON FIREMEN DINE.
Fifth semi-Annual Dinner of West
Orange Men.

Jollity reigned supreme last night when
the fifth semi-annual dinner Of the Edison
fire department, of West Orange, which
looks after the safety. of the big buildings
in the Lakeside avenue section OF that
town. was held in P. J. Feeney's Hotel,
West Orange. John H. Moran was toast
master. and after the good things had peen
disposed Of and music by the Venetian
Trio enjoyed, addresses and songs and
talks by the officers and members were
given.
Chief William Malone amade an address.
and he was followed by Councilman Julius
Weigel, president of the association; Will
lam Brennan. secretary; Assistant Super
intendent ]. F. Lang. Allen Hird, Albert
Wriggens, Michael Brady, Frederick OFT,
William s. Watmans, Frank Parker, Will
lam Williams. ]. B. Sims. Rectations and
songs were given by Michael Brady,
Thomas Dev1ne, Thomas Mitchell. Fred
erick Munson, Patrick Lawless. Benjamin
Mortimer. Robert Martin and Leonard Nc
CheSney, jr
The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-11-07
THREE RUNAWAYS AT SAME MOMENT IN
MoNTcLAIR AND ONE MAN is INJURED.
CONGRATULATE FORT
HIS HOME SWAMPED WITH
TELEGRAMS.
vice-President Fairbanks, Governor
Stokes and others Wish Gov
ernor-Elect Success.

In the pile of kilograms of congratu-
lation that are piled on the desk of
Governor-eleet John Franklin Fort in
his East Orange home are those of
Vice-President Charles w. Fairbanks,
Governor Edward G. Stokes and one
frcm Frank s. Katzenbach. jr., the
defeated Democratic nominee. Mr.. Fort
when seen at home today asked to be
excused from making any further
statement regarding his election than
he had already made in this paper
Among the kilograms are the follow
ing:
John Franklin Fort,
"East Orange, N. j.:
81 send heartfelt congratulations and
best wishes for a successful admins
tration
FRANK S. KATzENBACH, Jr."
"You have won great personal vic
tory and have my hearty congratula-
tions. am happy and content.
sc. G. STOKES"
''I most heartily congratulate you
upon the splendid victory you have
won and wish you great administra-
ton. CHARLES w. FAIRBANKS"
''None happier than l. This crowns
the quartet of '95. Sincerest good
wishes. FOSTER M. VOORHEES,.
Accept my hearty congratulations
and best wishes on the result of yes
terday JOHN KEAN."
II congratulate the people and the
Republican party of the State of New
Jersey on your election. You made a
gallant fight, overcoming many OBJ
stacles. May the end of your term find
a united party and a prosperous and
approving people.
HENRY C. LOUDENSLAGER."
4 my sincerest congratulations and
best wishes.
BLOOMFIELD H. MINCH."
Accept my heartiest congratulations
upon your victory.
: MARK M. FAGAN."
Others were from:
Senator Samuel K. Robbins, of Bur-
lington:
Accept heartiest congratulations on
your election"
Senator Joseph Frelinghuysen, of
Somerset:
"You fought a good fight and won.
Accept hearty congratulations"
Congressman Ira c. Wood:
Congratulations on your splendid
plurality"
Senator Ernest C. Alderman:
1--WE have met the enemy and they
are ours. The people can confidently
expect an able, independent and honest
administration. Good wishes and con-
gratulations."
Congressman Richard Wayne Par
ker:
accept my warmest congratulationAA
on your magnificent victory" -
DR.. Willis Fletcher johnson:
"Heartiest congratulations on yJI
splendid victory--a triumph of maLi,@
ness"
Charles ]. Fisk, Mayor of Plainfield:
Accept best congratulations on your
election for Governor"
General Bird w. Spencer:
II am one of those who never
doubted. and do not doubt now; SO send
hearty congratulations"
William M. Johnson, of Hackensack:
accept warmest congratulations and
best Wishes"
Some admirer in West Orange:
Hearty congratulations. Sorry we
did not do better in West Orange, but
result owing to forty-nine saloons and
one traitor"
In reply to Mayor Fagan's telegram
Governor-elec Fort sent the following:
'In your defeat the whole State
recognizes the loss of an honest, coura-
geous, public-spirited official. great
ly regret it,