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The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-05
SUES A NJ. Y. LAWYER,
NOT MINING COMPANY.
Montclair Heights Pastor Explains Why
He Is Trying to Get Back His
Daughters $2,1oO.

New light was shed today on the story
that the Rev. Albert H. Schlieder, pastor
of the Montclair Heights Reformed Church,
had brought suit in New York to recover
s., 100 belonging to his 10-year-old daughter,
which he was said to have lost in a min
ing company, when the pastor stated that
the suit was not against any mining COM
pany, but against a New York lawyer.
AS trustee of his daughters money. he
had placed funds in the hands of Henry J.
Dexter. a lawyer of 50 Broadway, New
York. who for some years had been his
personal counsel. More than two years
ago lie became anxious about the funds In
Mr.. Dexter's hands, and not getting a
satisfactory statement from him, ne
brought suit for an accounting.
The suit was brought in the City Court
OF New York, in May, 1905, and Mr..
Schlieder was awarded a verdict for the
full amount Of funds that were 10 Mr..
Dexter's hands,. 50. 100.
Dexter appealed to the Appellate Court,
and that court confirmed the verdict OF
the City Court. Now Mr.. Dexter has APP
pealed to the Supreme Court.
Il have nothing to do with mining
stocks the pastor said. perhaps the fact
that the mining company has Its office at
Mr.. Dexter's office is the reason the story
was started. l made no investment OF any
kind, but am tryine to obtain an account
ing of my wards funds from Dexter"
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-05
PA" ANGRY
SAYS HIS CHILD'S TEACHER
IS INCOMPETENT.
But Springfield School Board Upholds
Miss Walton Against William
wetzel's Grievances.

Considerable life was injected into the
meeting of the Springfield Board Of Educa-
ton last night by William Wetzel, who
had been invited by the secretary of the
board to go with him on n visit to the
school and after the business of the meet
ing had been disposed OF. Mr.. Wetzel was
asked to give his impression obtained from
the visit.
II appears that Mr.. Wetzel has been
nursing a supposed grievance against the
school and he took occasion to air his
views with regard to- the conduct of affairs.
His daughter Is In attendance in the eighth
grade, which is taught by Miss Grace Wal
ton, and he claimed that his child's prog
ress was not satisfactory, either to his
wife or to himself, and he wanted to know
from the board II 1t considered the teacher
competent. He asked what grade certifi-
cate she held. On being informed that the
teacher held a second grade county certif-
cate, he became indignant, and he and the
supervising principal became involved in
an alteration before 1t was explained that
the certificates were not graded according
to the classes taught, but that Miss wal
tons was the highest county certificate
that could be held, except after five years
CT teaching.
Mr.. Walton, the supervising principal,
who is a brother of Miss Walton, TOOK
care OF her interests, saying that he would
not be a brother IL he didn't, but with re-
lationship out Of the question, he consid-
cred the eighth grade teacher one OF the
best in the school.
In the early part of the meeting Joseph
Bryan, who owns the property adjoining
the school, complained of the condition OF
the line fence and suggested that a new
one should be built, and the matter was
referred to the grounds and buildings ccDn-
mittee, with the recommendation that the
fence should be made of boards six foot
highA The board is considering the advis-
ability Of having in either wooden or brass
letters Springfield Public School put on
the building, and bids for this work was
submitted. The attention of the board was
called to the series Of lectures that are be-
ing given by Westheld, Crawford and Ros-
ellie, and the board will endeavor to attend
one or two Of these lectures, and It was
the sense of the meeting that as many OF
the teachers as could attend them should
do so. The supervising principals report
showed the attendance as follows: High
est enrolment, 249; average enrolment.
240; average attendance. 22s; per cent; OF
attendance, ma: tarrdy, s; 12S scholars
in the school have not been either absent
or tardy during the month.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-05
RECTOR PROMISES TO BE
CONSERVATIVE; STAYS.
By Vote of Six to Three All Saints
Church officials Decided Not to Ac-
cept Minister'S Resignation.

By the decisive vote of six to three the
wardens and vestrymen Of All Saints Epis
copal Church. Orange Valley, decided lasi
night that there WAS no reason for accept
ing the resignation Of the Rev. John
Woods Elliott, rector OF the church, and
the Clergyman will continue in charge OF
the parish. The new officials selected on
Monday night were called together by the
Rev. Mr.. Elliott, who tendered his reslg
nation, and gave as his reasons the objec-
lions to tho preaching of the gospel along
although 1t was considered by some of the
congregation that the talks were along
lines close to the Christian Science faith.
Mr.. Elliott before the vote was taken as
sured the officials that In the future con-
servatism would be adhered to SO far as he
could consistently reconcile his views with
those of the entire congregation Some
members of the vestry did not feel that the
clergyman should ave offered his resigna-
ton and the vote was then taken.
The vestry transacted considerable
routine business previous to the voting and
II is understood the question that threat
ened to prove n disturbing factor was
finally settled.
The frank statements made by the Rev.
Mr.. Elliott aroused considerable interest
and speculation when Ii was printed. The
clergyman announced then he had great
admiration Tor Mrs. Eddy, head of the
Christian Science cult. and also declared
the people of that faith included brainy
people and that Christian Science was
making rapid strides. He declared his be-
lief that by laying on his hands he could
cure drunkenness and other weaknesses,
and also declared he never expected to be
sick another day of his life. He had lost all
his money, he declared, and placed him.
self absolutely in the hands OF Divine
Providence with no care for the future. as
the disposition Of himself was in the hands
of his Creator, he said.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-05

CALDWELL.
VERONA N
ESSEX TELLS
BRAVE EATERS
TACKLE OYSTER SUPPER
COOKED BY MEN.
prominent Male Members of Calvary
M. E. Church, East Orange, Act
as Cooks and Walters.

A large number of people attended q
supper given last night by men of Cal
vary M. e. Church. Bast Orange. and took
IAN awful chance" by partaking of food
cooked and served by prominent men. The
dinner was served in the church parlors,
and a large variety of tempting" dishes
were placed on a long table for selection
signs were placed along the walls with
inscriptions OF 8 serprising character
There was said to have been an ambu-
lance within easy call.
The men were dressed in white, and
early In the evening prepared oysters,
coffee and eggs. At the conclusion OF the
supper an auction sale was held.
DR.. John l.. Adams was head waiter,
and he was assisted by Burns ID. Caldwell,
Frank H. La Pierre, Joseph P. Schiller,
Lincoln E. Rowley, William r. Wilson,
r.. F. Heatherington, Joseph Van Zile,
Milo w. Wilder, Frederick l.. Schemes
and Joseph H. BOVINE.
On the menu card were:
Hetherington's hot tomato soup.
Adams animated oyster stew.
Buster Bownes.
Schiller's crumbed scalloped oystera
Baldwin's churchfed chicken salad.
Rowley's reinforced brown bread.
Dunn's hydraulic doughnuts.
Caldwell's Phoebe Snow angel cake.
La Pierre's peerless pies.
Cocoa. Coifee.
Pastorized milk.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-05
IRvINGToN AND HILTON.

The Missionary Society of Grace Luth-
cram Church, Newark. gave a kaffee-
klatsch today at the home of Mrs. Julius
Koehler, in Twenty-third street, for the
benefit of the mission fund.
A subscription dance will be held to-
night In Glorieux Hall under the auspices
Of the Velox Social Athletic Club.
Mrs. Alfred Grlggs. OF IS Park avenue.
Irvington, gave a tea yesterday in honor
of her birthday. Covers were laid for
twenty.
A meeting of members of the Hilton
Christian Church has been called for to-
night for the purpose OF discussing the
resignation of the Rev. Henry +. Belcher,
which was presented last Sunday might
by the pastor.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-05
MILLBURN.
IR
AND HILTON
FIGHT THEIR
BATTLES OVER AGAIN.
Thomas Jones Elected Commander of
Uzal Dodd Post, G. A. R., of
Orange. Last Might.

Orange, Last Night.
Battles of the Civil War were fought
over again by the old veterans of Uzal
Dodd Post. G. A. r.. of Orange, last night,
and tales of prison life during the war re-
lated. The post elected the following Of
ffcers: Commander, Thomas Jones'; senior
vice-commander, James H. Riker; junior
vice-commander. Joseph Calhoun; chap
lain. Edward H.. Williams; surgeon, DR..
William p. Robinson; quartermaster,
Rufus Mead; assistant post Inspector,
Alonzo p. Lenox; officer of the day, Ed
ward ID. Taylor: officer of the guard, Den
mis- O'SuIlivan; trustee, Richard N. French;
del gates. J. H.. Rike and r. N. Frencha
alternates, Mr.. Sullivan and Mr.. Calhoun.
The post was Inspected by Inspector
Richer, of Lincoln Post No. II, and showed
up well, but 1t was easily seen that the
ranks were being gradually thinned out.
Comrades Seely, Whitehead and Chairman.
Of Lincoln Post. also attended, with An
drew Love, of Lew Wallace Post No. 5,
of Albany. N. Y. They gave personal war
experiences.
The post accepted an invitation from the
Rev. Thomas @ Spencer. pastor of Sand
ford Street NJ E. Church, East Orange, to
attend services at the church on Sunday
evening, February 9. DIR. Robinson will
visit and inspect Lincoln Post December
Is in the evening.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-05
STANDARD APPEALS
HOLDS JERSEY ClTY'S AS
SESSMEMT TOO HIGH.
Asks Reduction of $3.50, 900 on Property
at caven Point-Taxes Doubled Dur
ing Mayor Fagan's Incumbency.
[speeIal . the EyenIng star.l

JERSEY CITY, Dec. Incorporation
Attorney Robert Carey has received from
the counsel of the Standard Oil Company
notice of appeal from the assessment
levied by the Jersey City Tax Board upon
the main plant of the company at Caven
Point. where the oil tanks, refineries.
barreling department. paraffin works
and other branches of the concern are
located. The appeal has been filed with
the Hudson County Board for the Equali-
zation of Taxes.
The local board has this year assessed
the Standard Oil plant, which covers
many acres Of territory. and Is second
only to the Constable Hook property OF
the company in size, at $4,000. The
company asks the County Board for a
reduction of $590,00 on the assessment.
That would put the assessed value OF the
plant back TO a little more than 1t was
assessed for by the Jersey City Tax
Board prior to Mayor Fagan's election.
II was over the raising Of the assess
ment of the STANDARD oil Compsny's prop
erty that Pagan first split politically witt
Colonel Samuel ID. Dickinson. He found
the oil company plant at a ridicu
lousy low figure. His tax board took M
the matter and examined the oil tank
and buildings. and found that one or "
Of the larger buildings were worth al
much, with the machinery they contained
as had been placed upon the hundred Of
more large buildings of the company.
In 1901 the assessment OF the STANDARD
Oil property was liked at 100000 or con
siderably less than the value OF the Ian
without the buildings. In 1902 the assess
ment remained at the same figure. Th'
following year, 1903, the tax board In
creased the assessment on the Standart
or plant tc $700. 600. and added an assess
ment for personal property of 100000. TIL
taxes on this were paid.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-05
WIFE DEsERTER CAUGHT.
wilbert whitley Had Not Lived with
Family for Over -Four Years.

Wilbert whitley, q years old, a negro,
who deserted his wife and family more
than four years ago, leaving the wife to
work for three children, was apprehended
by Detective John Drabell and Roundsman
T. j.. Brown, both Of Orange, in Jersey
City yesterday ON a charge of neglect of
children. preferred by Agent A. w. ABB
bott, Of the Children's Aid and Protective
Society, Orange. This morning Judge Bray,
of Orange, directed Whitley to give a
bond of $500 to pay Sc a week or go to
the penitentiary for nine months.
Whitelev had kept pretty we'll out of
the way for four years, and was dlscov-
cred living at Cos Summit street, Jersey
City, and working in the ~Lackawanna
Railroad tunnel, where he got $8 a week.
His wife lived with her parents at 504
Main street. Orange, and earned So a
week working for an undertaking estab-
lishment. She asked her husband when
she found him in Jersey City to pay tow
ard the support of the children, and was
refuseu assistance. Her next appeal on
Thanksgiving Day proving fruitless she
saw the society.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-05
CRICKET CLUB DANCE. !
Upper Montclair Organization Holds
First Annual Affair.

The Bellevue Cricket Club, of Upper
Montclair, held its first annual concert and
dance last night In Commonwealth Hail.
Valley road, Upper Montclair. The pro-
gram was: Song, quartet, consisting OF
Messrs. Noble, Sinister, Logic and Glib
son; Before the Dawn" sung by r.
Buchanan: still AS the Night and WIN
ter's Lullaby by Mrs. Z. Luck; Down
the vale,s by r. w. Mayes; piano solo, by
Mark Andrews; songs. Miss Marguerite
Hanna, ID. S. Cameron and J. L. Gibson:
duet, "Oh, That We Two Were Maying,
Miss Hanna and Mr. Buchanan; re .sTSe
Might watch" by Mrs. George Irving
Jewell; Goodbye" Mrs. Luck; plano
Selections. by Mark Andrews. The Of
ficers of the club are: President, Il U
Delapenha; vice-presldents. w, F. Keen
an. G. J.. Todd, F. Riley; secretary; NJ.
Park Parker; treasurer, William ABBOTT,
captain. Fl. r.. D.. Burke; entertainment
committee, f. Miller. Mark Andrews f.
w. Mayes; match committee, f. riley,
Fl. f.. d. Burke, W. E. Keenan,. M. Park
Parker, j. Logic.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-05

Several hundred prominent society
people attended the nuptiais OF MIS-
Mary Sharp Fortmeyer, daughter OF
Mr.. ana Mrs. Ira Townsend Fortmeyer'
OF 81 Arlington avenue, north, East
Orange. and Francis Nsexander stone
back. at the home OF the bride last
night. The Rev. Charles T. Walkley'
rector of Grace Episcopal Church,
performed the ceremony and a recep-
ton followed.
The bride was attended by Mrs
George H Stegnan, of Yonkers-on-
the-Hudson, MS matron of honor. am
the hest man was Charles Stoneback,
brother Of the bridegroom.
The ushers were Messrs. Frederick
.stoneback and George White. OF New
York city. The couple left on an ex-
tended wedding trip, and on their re-
turn viii reside in East Orange.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-05
SO SANDWICHES AND ~
CUPS OF COFFEE, LUNCH.

BURLINGTON, Dec. 5.-Friends of
Arthur Wilcox, a Burlington Red Man,
are backing hin against any other red
skin or pale-sace in the county for the
eating championship though defeated by
a stranger introduced by Red Men from
Delanco, at a feed in Changers Hall
here Monday night. His supporters say
he was not in trim for good work. hav-
ing dined heavily but a few hours pre-
vlous to that contest. Wilcox, however,
put ava thirty-three ham sandwiches,
twelve cups of coffee, two pounds of cheese
and nearly four dozen little pickles before
he was compelled to see the prize award
ed to the Delanco brother. who had gone
him at least one better on every entry.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-05
ORANGE BOARD SECRETARY.

Wilbur L. Farnam. of the Fourth Ward.
Orange. was last night elected secretary OF
the new Orange Fire Commission when that
body met in the room of Chief William
Fl. Matthews at fire headquarters. Mr..
Farnam had been mentioned from the first,
and the only other name seriously con
sidered was that of James Haniey. Mr..
Farnam Is a Republican In politics. This
is his first public office.
The board stil consists of three mem
bers. Sumter L. Beegle, Democrat. of the
Fourth Ward. has up to the present failed
20 accept his appointment. Mr.. Beegle
will be renamed the first Of the year fol
the four-year term.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-05
I'll ORANGES.
BLOOMFIELD.
MONTCLAIR
DIES ON A TRIP
NEW ORLEANS MAN DEAD
IN SOUTH ORANGE.
Charles H. Fenner Contracted Pneu-
monia and Died at Home Of
His Cousin.

Charles II. Fenner. Of New Orleans, wno
had been in the North during the last few
months on business, died yesterday at the
home OF his cousin, Miss Emily Fenner, Sot
BidRewood road. South Orange, of pned-
monin. He contracted the disease while
In New York three weeks ago.
He vas born in New York forty-seyen
years ago, but had spent most of his life
In New Orleans, where he was engaged
In the hardware business for a numoer OF
years -
The funeral will be conducted at his
Cousins home tomorrow afternoon, and
will be private. The Rev. Archdeacon
Levi Cameron, rector of the Church OF
the Holy Communion. South Orange. Will
o%fnciate. Mr.. Fenner was also a cousin Of
Village Treasurer Frank Fenner, of South
Orange.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-05
POLICEMAN HAD HANps YurI.

Policeman George Roberts, of Orange.
had a lively tnssle early today IN WWiiIisn,
street, that city. when he sought to break
up an impromptu serenade in front of Ia.
It was about 3 O'Clock that he warned sew
he arrested John Buckley. of 81 Lincoln
avenu Orange. Buckley resisted aud he
was aided. Policeman Roberts states, nv
Harry Austin, of 49 William street, Orange.
In the melee between the three. Rucxiev
had his scalp cut win the poIiceman's
night stick. The wound was dressed at the
Memorial Hosnital, This morning Judge
Bray fined Buckley $40. with the option Of
fifteen days in jail, aud Austin. who was
also locked up. will be tried tomorrow on
the more serious charge of interfering with
a policeman.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-05
TWO CIVIL WAR TENT
MATES START LONG TRIP.
Rufus Mead, of Orange, Leaves with Old
Fighting Chum for California,
Going by Easy Stages.

Accompanied by his tent-mate in the
Civil War, Sergeant Leach. of Connecticut,
Rufus Mead, n veteran Orange surveyor,
left this week for an extended trip to the
West. The two men have enjoyed a warm
friendship that was begun when fighting
shoulder to shoulder for the North in the
dark days of the Civil War, and when a
proposition was made that they have a
good, long trip together the plan was in
stantly resolved upon.
The destination OF the veterans is Cali
fornia, but the journey will be made in
easy stages. The journeys itinerary is
scheduled to take about two months, and
there will be stopovers at the principal
cities of the great West.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-05
oN THE WRONG rRAoK.

John Lundgren was found half frozen in
the snow in Watsessing Centre. Bloom
field, last night. He was drunk and was
conveyed to the Bloomfield police station
by Policeman Albert &c. Drew in a cab.
Lundgren became almost crazy In the
cell and Policeman Shorter was compelled
to keep a constant watch over him for
pocket was found a quart bottle OF whls-
key.
When Chief of Police Collins emptied
the stun in the sink a froth appeared on
the surface. 1t was as deadly as car
bolic acid" according to the chief. After
a good nights sleep the man felt much
better this morning. and told Chief Col
hereafter. He said he was the father d
eight children.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-05
TO DEDICATE CHURCH ORGAN.

The Swedish population of Montclair
and vicinity nave concluded elaborate
plans for the dedication Of the new church
organ In the Swedish Congregational
Church next Saturday night. The cele-
bration will be In the form of a concert.
In mic noted Swedish song writers and
organists will take cart.
Professor ]. A. Huffman, the Swedish
Sankey, who IL a song writer and singer.
will take part. He is the author of many
Swedish hymns. He was formerly pas
tor of the Solomon Square Swedish Church.
in Petersen, Mass.
Professor John 7. Erickson, organist
of the West End Presbyterian Church.
New York. and an associate of the AmeIi-
can Guild OF Organists. will open the
organ. Among the Swedish ministers who
will attend the dedication is the Rev. o.
L. S1odinfrom, pastor of the ''Stora Mel
losa' Church in Narki, near Stockholm,
Sweden. He has just arrived in this
country to make a whirlwind tour of the
Swedish missions and deliver a few ad-
dresses.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-05
BLo0MFIELD--GLEN RIDGE

A meeting Of the executive committee
OF the Bloomfield Board of Trade viii be
held In the rooms OF the Essex County
Building and Loan Association tonight.
The twenty-frst anniversary of Bloom
field Council. Royal Arcanum. will be
observed with a smoker tomorrow night.
The local lodge of Elks is arranging for
a euchre and entertainment to be given
next month
A reception was given by the Ladies
Auxiliary OF the Lyons Farms Baptist
Pinner. 40 Linden avenue. Bloomfield,
yesterday. in honor Of the departure
of Mrs. ]. c. Woodruff for Washington,
u. c. Among the guests were Mrs. II.
Jefrrey. president; the Rev. G. NJ Shott
and wife, Mr.. aud Mrs. Hedden. Mrs
Morrison, Mrs. Martin and Mrs. David
eon
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-05
BELLEvILLE.

Eastward Hose and Truck Company No.
2 was represented by a large delegation
last night at the reception and dance OF
Excelsior Hose Company in Bloomfield.
The lodgeroom in the First National
Bank building at Washington avenue and
John street was formally opened last
night by Belleville Lodge, f. and A. M,
supper was given to about $50 representa-
tives of the other lodges and societies,
which will meet in the room.
Mr.. and Mrs. z. D. Quinn, of Fall River,
Mass. are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John
T. Burke, of Academy street.
The Wednesday Evening Club met last
night at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Smith, of High street. Miss Edwards dis
cussed Biographies of Carlyle and Rus
kim" and A. c. kim read a paper on
Carlyle and Ruskin, Their on
English Social Thought"
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-05
TO STOP CONTEMPLATING.

Strict orders to break up concentrating
I'm Orange were ordered given to Chief
of Police George P. Washer by the Orange
Police Commission at their meeting yes
terday evening. There has been COM
plant of lettering IN the city streets by
young men and others and this week a
citizen complained that gangs of young
toughs at William and Park streets, near
a dance hall, had been insulting young
girls passing along the roadway.
The police will also be directed to get
a list of citizens who leave their garbage
cans and boxes in the streets unreason-
ably long periods Of time after refuse has
been collected by the scavenger. Com
plants have been made that ofttimes resi-
dents leave the receptacles in the gut
ters several days after the collection
wagons have passed.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-05
A D BODY ARRIVES.
Will Be on View at Home in Bloomfield
After 8 P. M. Today.

The body of Assemblyman Daniel j.
Brady, of Bloomfield. arrived in that town
at 8 o'clock today from Barberton, o., via
the Laokawanna from Buffalo, where it
was transferred from the Pennsylvania
Railroad. 1t was received by a Bloomfield
undertaken and taken to Mr.. Brady's
home, in Lake street. The body can be
viewed by the public after 3 o'clock to-
day, The funeral will be held tomorrow
morning from the Church of the Sacred
Heart, Bloomfield.