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The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-29
COURT BREAKS
CHILD WlFE'S
SHACKLES
Fifteen -Year-Old Girl Wins
Action Against 55-Year-
Old Husband.
Especial to tho Evening star.l

TRENTON, Aug. 29.-In an opinion
filed here today by Vice-Chancellor
Howell. Florence Boyle. the 15-year-old
bride of John Boyle, a well-to-do sa-
loonkeeper of Newark, is allowed the
decree of limited divorce sued for last
July. The decree grants the child wife
an allowance for her separate mainte-
fixed later, on application to the court.
Testimony in the suit, taken last
month, was strongly colored by the
prejudice of witnesses for the respective
parties. The complainant wife's appear
ance on the witness stand created a
sensation, as she seemed to be a mere
schoolgirl. She is comely In appear
ance, but very slight and delicate. and
afforded q startling contrast to her
husband, who is So years old, heavy in
build and coarse-in features. He testi-
fed that he married the complainant
while intoxicated and that he did not
want her as wife.
Mrs. Boyle and her witnesses testified
that she married the defendant July rs,
1906, when she was hardly is years old.
She declared that the ceremony was
performed after an ardent courtship
and that her husband was perfectly
sober when the marriage was per-
formed and conducted himself decently
for some time after that event. Three
months later, or early last October, she
testified, the defendant began to drink
heavily and to submit her to all kinds
of abuse and cruelty. Several of her
women witnesses testified to having
seen her body covered with black and
blue marks, received, the wife stated,
from kicks administered by her hus-
band.
The wife testified that on the occa-
sion of her sixteenth birthday, last
April, her husband celebrated the
event by heavy drinking. forcing her to
sleep on the floor, where he repeatedly
trampled upon her, knocking her down
each time she attempted to arise.
In his decision the Vice-Chancellor
says that although the husbands wit
nesses denied in their testimony the
charges of brutality, he was forced to
believe the evidence was conclusive of
deliberate ond unnatural cruelty.
"There were times, apparently" says
the court, when the wife was treated
well enough, perhaps, but I do not
think this weak, nervous, anaemic
child should be compelled to undergo.
at the peril of her life, the kind of
treatment she received, and would be
likely to receive. If she continued to
live with her husband"
M. j. Ready appeared for the COM
plainant and Cecil MacMahon for the
defendant.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-29
BUSY DAY FOR TAFT
IN THE CITY OF DENVER

DENVER, Aug. 29.--Secretary Taft
was met at the Union station on his
arrival in Denver this morning by
many of the State Republican leaders,
and was cheered by a large crowd when
he left the train. A number of auto
mobiles were in waiting, and in those
the Secretary and his party and thirty
other invited guests were taken to
Wolhurst, Thomas l.. Walsh's country
place several miles south of the city,
where breakfast was served.
During the forenoon Secretary Taft
made an inspection of Fort Logan, near
Wolhurst with view TO converting 1t
eral reception was given the Secretary
at the Republican Club in this city, and
many Democrats took advantage Of
the occasion to shake hands with the
distinguished guest. Following the re-
ception 100 of the most prominent
Colorado Republicans sat down to
luncheon with the Secretary at the
Brown Palace Hotel
Secretary Taft later made a public
address at the ca%itol grounds
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-29

HIT BY CAR:
GIRL HURT
Miss Bishop Removed TO
HOspital--All Thrown Out.
BOettner to Sue.

An automobile driven by Frank A.
Boettner, q lawyer, of 142 Market
street, in which were riding Miss Grace
Bishop, % years old, of 402 Market
street, and Mr.. Boettner's brother,
Frederick Boettner, was run into by a
trolley car of the Central avenue line
going west at Central avenue and
Halsey street shortly after midnight
last night, and the occupants were all
thrown out, and Miss Jennie Keeler,
one of the trolley passengers. was
given a shaking up.
DR.. Henry A. Towle, of 16 Halsey
street, whose office is near where the
accident occurred, opened up his office
for the accommodation Of the autoists
until matters could be Strengthened
out.
Miss Bishop was taken to the City
Hospital, but 1t was found there that
she was suffering mostly from shock.
She had a number of bruises on her
body and head. She was then taken to
her home by Frederick Boettner In a
cab. The latter sustained a severe cut
in the forehead and is confined to his
home today. Miss Keeler was taken
to the st. Michaels Hospital, but
II was IOullu III neT case also lIldJ Sile
was only suffering from shock.
Boettner was driving north on Halsey
street at the time. He footed his horn
and thought everything was all right
until he started to cross Central ave-
nue. when it was too late. The car was
ran into the rear of the machine, toss
ing the occupants out. Benjamin
Accles, night watchman in the vicinity.
rendered valuable assistance until the
arrival of the Second Precinct police.
The car was later taken to the Motor
Car Company in Washington street.
Frank Boettner denied today that 1t
was head-on collision. He said the
rear wheel of the machine was struck.
He said there was no careless driving,
and he knew that Central avenue and
Halsey street was a dangerous spot for
autoists and so he slowed up on ap-
preaching 1t. He said the minute the
motorman Of the car saw that his car
was going to run down the automobile
he Jumped back into the car withou.
making the slightest effort TO bring
to stop. He also said that the cal
ran one quarter of the way up tc
Washington street after it hit the ma
chine before It could be brought to u
standstill.
Mr.. Boettner has engaged Harry V.
Osborne as counsel and intends bring
ing suit against the Public Service Cor
poration. He says he intends pushing
the case to the end.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-29
BREWERS PROPOSE TO
FIGHT LOCAL OPTION.
Campaign to Be Waged Particularly in
the South, Where Prohibition Is
Making Rapid Headway

CINCINNATI, Aug. 29.-united action
by lending brewers of the United states
against the spread Of local option was be-
gun at a secret meeting here yesterday,
news of which developed today. 1t is pro-
posed to work particularly in the south.
This was the prime object Of the meeting
There was no formal eall issued ana no.
publicity given of the fact that there was
to be a meeting. Representatives OF brew
cries of Chicago. Milwaukee, 81. louis
and Cincinnati were present The inroads
that local option is making, especially in
the South. were thoroughly discussed.
A committee was finally appointed, and
vavs and means for accomplishing tho
purpose OF the meeting will be decided
later.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-29
FIND MOTHER DYING
MARY EDMUNDS, SO YEARS
OLD. TOOK ACID.
Dies in Hospital, Where Bottle Con-
tanning Poison Is Found In
Her Room.

After taking a dose Of carbolic acid.
Mrs. Mary Edmunds, 6s years old, of 161
Plane street, was found unconscious in
her home early last night and removed
to the City Hospital, where she died
almost upon arrival. 1t was not known
at first that she had taken poison. The
woman was found by her two sons.
John and Charles Edmunds After her
removal TO the hospital a bottle of
carbolic acid was found in the room
and this led County Physician Elliott
to make an examination Of the body
this morning. He found as above stated.
The funeral service will be held Sat
urday afternoon from the home of rela-
tives in Harrison.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-29
CHOIR SINGER INJURED.
Mrs. Strange, of Bloomfield Church, Falls
from Auto.

Mrs. Robert G. Strange. who for many
years has sung in the choir of the West
Minister Presbyterian Church, in Bloom
field, was seriously injured in an automo-
bile accident at North Egremont. Mass,
Tuesday. Her skull was fractured and
collar bone broken. The injuries may
prove fatal.
Mrs. Strange lived at 255 West Eighty
fourth street, New York. and was spending
the summer at Hillside, ~ T., with her
husband. They started on an automobile
trip to Great Barrington Mass. and en-
route she was 1olted from the car, falling
back on the road.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-29
DETAILED SLEUTHS
TWO AT EACH STATION TO
CATCH BURGLARS.
Two Commissioners Said TO Favor
ohange-Another Daylight Burglary.
Jewelry Stolen.

Another robbery occurred In the Hill
section some time yesterday afternoon
This time Max Rosin, OF 245 Court
street. was the victim. and the burglar
after gaining an entrance to Rosin's
fiat, on tho second floor, by using a
key. managed to depart with five gold
rings, one bearing the initial r.; one
gold watch. bearing the initials NJ r.
which contained three diamonds. one
gold bracelet, and one silver watch.
II was rumored today that at least
two of the Police Commissioners were
considering going back to the old
method and detailing two detectives al
each police station. Captain Carroll
of the detective bureau, is at a loss tc
understand how so many daylight
thefts are committed without the APP
prehension of the guilty parties.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-29
SHOT WIFE AND
CHILD; KILLS
HIMSELF
Ocean Grove Boarding House
Keeper Quarreled With Wife
Over Threatened Divorce.
Special to tho Evening Star. ]


ASBURY PARK. Aug. 29.-In the
presence of number of boarders in
the New Jersey House, at Mt. Carmel
way and Pennsylvania avenue, Ocean
Grove, of which he was the proprietor,
Robert Cravatte shot and probably fa-
tally wounded his wife, sent a bullet
into the thigh of his 1S-year- daugh-
ter, Mollie, and then killed himself.
The attempted double murder and
suicide occurred a few minutes after
Q o'clock, when the whole of Ocean
Grove was flocking to Asbury Park
to witness the baby parade, and in q
short while more than a thousand per-
sons were gathered around the house.
The police from both Ocean Grove and
Asbury Park were hurried to the scene
and Immediately established 81 line
around the boarding house. keeping
even the newspaper men out.
Cravatte had been respondent of late,
and to this despondency is attributed his
deed He Is reported to have lost money
this year, though his house has accom-
nodated from seventy-five to 100 boarders.
He has stove store in Asbury Park,
He was about Al years old, and besides
the little daughter whom he shot this
afternoon has two other children, who were
not harmed by him.
At o'clock this afternoon the little
daughter Mollie, who Is not fatally
wounded, made a statement, in which she
said that her father and mother quarreled
In the dining room just before the shoot
ing about n threatened action for separa-
tion or divorce on her mothers part.
The little girl said that her older sisters,
Eva. aged II, end Jessie, aged ., had Just
left for the baby parade when the shooting
occurred Her father, she said. seemed
crGzed.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-29
BOY
UNLESS $500
IS PAID
4 Amt Afraid and if Any
body Touches Me I'll Slap
En-" Says YOungster.

Beaming with smiles and displaying
unusual intelligence for one of his age,
little Louis Karasik, years old, son
of Abraham Karasik and Lena Kara
six, of 65 Waverly avenue, was at his
home today when an EVENING STAR
reporter called. The boy is supposed
to be the victim of a Black Hand
gang. which sent letter to his father
Monday demanding $500 or the life of
Louis.
II amt afraid" said Louis, "and
when 1 start to go to school if anyone
touches me I'll slap them in the face.'
The boys father. who is q car
penter, was not at home today.
and Mrs. Karasik, who is a Rus
but Louis acted as interpreter and
with the aid of a friend aided the re-
porter in securing the required infor-
nation.
The letter arrived in the O'Clock
delivery on Monday, ana rs the Kara
silks were not at home, was received BY
the landlord, who occupies the third
floor. The letter was addressed tC
"Mr. KarasilS. 65 Waverly avenue,
city"
When Karasik returned from work
he read the letter and at first was
greatly alarmed. The demand was
that the money be placed in q red
handkerchief and hidden in certain
spot. 1t stated that II Karasik failed
the life OF his boy was in danger.
When the head of the house appeared
worried the first TO make inquiries was
Louis. and in a short time the lad knew
pNn hing nd hit alarmed
Don't worry. pap; no one Will take me
from you." said ne.
Karasik decided to place the letter In the
hands of the police. and he arrived at
headuuarters shortly after clock the
same night, Apparently Captain Carroll,
Of the detective bureau, has decided to
investigate the case personally, for no one
at HEADQUARTERS appears to know anything
about the case. However, the captain
hasn't started his investigation. He was
ENJOYING the sights at COney Island today
for the second time this season, and Act
heard nothing about the Karasik affair.
Several detectives were also surprised
when interroRated.
on the door leading into the Karasik
APARTMENT. ard when he asked IL i had
been placed there recently, was told that
II was done Monday. after the letter was
received.
eve think that some boys sent the let
ter for joke" said Louis. "but we put
that thing on the door just to make sure
no one could come in to mamma while
papa was not at home"
At this point Louis's friend. who sells
STARS. but who asked that his name be
kept out of the story. remarked that the
Karasiks now believe the letter was a
Joke. They haven't $780," said the lad.
''and are Just about able to get along
nicely"
Besides Louis. the family consists of
Sarah. aged years. Mary. aged years,
and Mollie. aged 4 months
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-29
POLICEMAN DRAGGED,
BUT STOPS RUNAWAY.

While attempting to stop runaway
horse attached to q wagon OF the New
System Laundry, In Pearl street, early
this morning, Policeman Peterson. Of
the First Precinct station, was dragged
a block. but managed to stop the
horse.
Peterson saw the animal running up
Washington street toward William.
The policeman pluckily seized the
horses bride and held on until he had
brought the horse to it's knees. Peter
son escaped injury.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-29
THE BUBONIC
PLAGUE IN
FRISCO

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 29.-since
June Is nine cases of bubonic plague
have been discovered here and seven
deaths have occurred.
The Federal authorities have sent a
marine hospital surgeon here, and
coasting vessels are being inspected
by quarantine officers.
The health officers say there is no
cause for alarm.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-29
Led by Biggest Elephant,
700 Tots Will Pass in Re-
view Before Queen Iitania.
LIST OF THOSE ENTERED
Newark Only Slightly Behind
New York in Furnishing En-
tries-.Queen and Her Court
Will Attend the Hippo
drome Circus Tonight.
Especial to the evening star. ]

ASBURY PARK, Aug. 29.-This is the
day of the famous Asbury Park baby
parade. over 10000 persons gathered
along the line of march laid out on
Ocean avenue. and made the spectacle
one of the best attended Of the series,
of which this was the seventeenth
There were 700 In the line of march.
which began forming at about
O'Clock.
The great parade was led by Bos-
tocl1s big elephant, said to be the lar
gest in captivity in the world. Immedi-
ately behind this huge beast followed
the tiniest of tots entered in the class
to which prizes were given for the
youngest contestant Some of the little
babies in carriages behind the elephant
were not more than six weeks old.
Queen Titania. who is Miss Jessie
May Hazelrigg, daughter of Scott #
Hazelrigg, president of the Atlantic
Coast Electric Railway, and her court
assembled at the Coleman House at
(COnfiuued on Seventh PaHe.)
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-29
WEARS SHOES IN COURT
HE is SAID TO HAVE STOLEN

John Vereb, who said he was la
borer living at 509 Market street, was
arraigned before Judge Howell in the
Third Precinct Court this morning on
a charge of larceny. Vereb was ac-
cused of stealing a pair of trousers. a
pair of shoes and watch and chain,
valued at $751; from Ignas Kabablk.
Ignas had several witnesses to corrob-
crate his statement and Vereb was
wearing the shoes he is accused of
stealing, admitting that they belonged
to his former friend.
Judge Howell was told that the theft
was committed out of the city. Vereb
was held for extradition and a COM
plant will be made against him there.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-29
SENATE MAY MEET
BEFORE SEPTEMBER II.
LspeeIal % DO Evening star. ]

TRENTON. Aug. 29.--Because of the
absence of Senator B. 3. Hutchinson
from this city President Mnch came
to the State House today for making
the daily adjournment Of the Senate.
When asked when he would call the
Senate together for real session he
said
lected to draft public utilities bill is
ready to report / see no reason why
we should not meet at an earlier date
than September H."
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-29
rRuNK SEWER ExpENsE.

At meeting held yesterday afternoon in
the office of Michael T. Barrett. counsel
for the town Of Harrison, 1t was agreed by
the committee, composed Of Aldermen Daily
and witt, Of Harrison; Aldermen Davidson
and Reid. OF Kearny, and Mayor Kenny Of
East Newark, to recommend that Harrison
pay $1,000, Kearny $1,000 aud the borough
Of East Newark LOCO to the preliminary
expense In connection with the Passaic
trunk sewer movement.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-29
new GARBAGE PLAN
CONSIDER CONTRACT WITH
S.P. S. G.
Commissioners of Works Board Consider
Advisability of Contract as
Saving Proposition.

The furnace committee Of the Board of
Works unexpectedly took up the garbage
question today and will endeavor to make
q contract with the s. p. s. G. to collect
the garbage from collecting stations
during the night hours and take 1t away.
The present garbage contract with
Charles Meyers will soon expire and the
board thinks that the new plan 1t CON
templates will be better and save the city
money
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-29
ARRESTED FOR ROBBERY.
Stylishly Dressed Woman, Who Played
. Slick Game on Department Stores.

ST. LOUIS. Mo. Aug. 29-Mrs. Jennie
Farrell, with her II and 10-year-old daugh-
tiers, Mamie and Jennie, all stylishly
dressed was arrested yesterday. charged
with robbing department stores by unique
methods. She confessed that for five years
she had secured from agents keys of
vacant dwelling houses and awaited in
the empty houses for costly dress goods
which she had ordered delivered there
c. D. She would keep the messenger
waiting at the door while she would re-
turn the bundle saying 1t was not satis-
factory. By the time the firm discovered
that the valuable contents Of the bundle
was missing she was beyond reach.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-29
Jersey Central Special for Asbury
Park Carnival.

Enjoy the Asbury Park Carnival Masque
Fete on August s0th. as late as possible. The
last train home viii be the New Jersey Gem
trails special, leaving Asbury Park at 1l:10
p. m. for New York, Newark and Elizabeth.
With through cars to Newark,--Adv-
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-08-29

Probably the oldest trustee of any
church in this State, If not in the coun-
try, is Michael Rowe, formerly super
intendent of the Cemetery of the Holy
Sepulchre. Mr.. Rowe. many persons
have believed, is about 80 years old.
but what purport to be records of
births have been received from Ire
land, where Mr.. Rowe was born, and
these tend to show that he is now only
in his ninety-second year. Many per-
sons doubt the authenticity of the rec
ords. Mr.. Rowe's recollections of his
youthful days are not clear enough for
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Lawn Mowers, Rollers, Hose. settess.
Maeknet & Dorsmus Co. 79s-7as Bsoad st.-Ad
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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1907-12-26

126S-scots defeated the Mortimer Al
LArgs.
!; 131S-Edward Bruce, brother Of King
Robert, killed at Fagher, Ireland
1885 -After exploring the St Lawrencs
! Cartier arrived at the site of Mon
treaI
154e-Hernando de Alarcon discovered
the Colorado river.
16J0-The Long Parliament asserted It's
supremacy over the American colo
16T6-RebeIIion in Virginia ended by
the death of Bacon.
1691-The treaty of Limerick signed,
ending the war between the English
and Irish.
1744-British man-of-war Victory wreck
ed off Attorney with loss Of 1,16O
lives.
Massachusetts Assembly met at
Salem in defiance of the order Of
Gen Gage.
1779-Paul Jones entered Te1el, Holland,
in the captured British frigate Sc
rapIs-
17s7-Departure of the first American
vessel to make a trip around the
world.
1799-United States assumed the French
spoliation claims by treaty with
France.
1s17-Bank of Montreal issued it's first
notes.
1880 Independence Of Belgium declared.
Foundation stone laid of the NeI-
son monument in Trafalgar Square,
London
1s41-Chusan captured By the British.
under Sir II. Pottinger.
1859 Anti-slavery constitution Of Kan
sas approved By the voters Of that
State.
1s61-Confederates before Washington
began to fall back.
1852 Second day Of the battle of
Corinth. between the Confederate and
Federal troops.
1s63-Gen. Bragg begun the lombard
ment OF Chattanooga. First asceu-
sion Of Madras balloon, the largest
ever made.
ls66-Firzt postcard issued at Vienna
Whisky riots took place in Phfa-
deIphia.
ls74-The Fiji Islands became English
possessions.
lSS1-First cotton exposition in the |
United States opened at Atlanta
tariff act went into
effect.
Conference of Spanish-American
peace commission began in Paris.