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The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-12-24
COLBY PLAYS SANTA
SENATOR GIVES POOR BOYS
ANNUAL TREAT.
Distributes Fifty of His Cards in Orange
Street, Good for Christmas
Presents at Store.

Senator Everett Colby, repeating his now
established custom of playing Santa Claus
to the neswboys and street lads OF Orange,
paid a visit this morning to the Main
street centre, Orange, and was the central
point In a crowd of more than a hundred
screaming, excited lads, and the merry pro-
cession Travelled behind the Senator's auto
mobile from the Second National Bank to
the Bailey stables. in Railroad place, where
the Senator got out of his car and pro-
ceeded to give out formal cards with the
name:
"Mr Everett Colby"
The pasteboards. half hundred in num-
ber, were insufficient for the eager lads,
who had evidently got wind of the arrival
of the New Idea leader and the fiftieth
card showed half a hundred lads again,
waiting in the line that Policeman George
Roberts tried hard to keep In order as be
announced that as the card was the last
Senator Colby would flip 1t in the air.
scrimmage OF wriggling hands and legs
sought the coveted card and one lad finally
emerged from the group bearing the card,
somewhat dsordered. aloft
The unlucky ones were cheered, however
when Senator Colby told them he would
care for those who did not get in on the
ground floor, and the cards will entitle tbs
boys to any prizes they wish from Henry
F. Schmidt, Main street toy dealer. The
Senator will be at the store and the urchins
may take their pick OF sledsS skates and
other Christmas gifts.
This visitation to the lads in past years
| has been feature OF the Orange streets
and there were many yells of Here's Mr.
Colbyr' "A Merry Christmas!" and Other
the lads will know appeared in theii
midst.
The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-12-24
XMAS FlRESIDE PLEA
TO COURT A FRAUD

An unidentified man endeavored to play
the part of good samaritan in the Fourth
Precinct Police Court today, but he made
a bad break end came within an ace
of landing in cell. He told Judge Herr
that he had been sent to court by Pro
baton officer Gascoyne to intercede for
Michael McDermott and Adolph Dietz,
The petitioner stated that both Of the
mems families would enjoy a merry Christ
mas IL the men were given their liberty
and allowed to be at home on the great
feast day The records showed that NC
Dermott was committed on October last
for disorderly conduct to the penitentiary
for ninety days, and that Dietz was COM
mitted In similar manner for like Of
fense three days later.
The court was in the act of granting the
favor. when Clerk Pearson, in looking over
the record books. discovered that neither
had a home.
The clerk pushed the book over to his
superior. and the latter gazed at the
stranger. and after warning him com
manded him to leave the court immediate
lv. 1t is believed that both of the prison
ers were inmates of a certain lodging
house and managed to frame up the game
which fell through.
The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-12-24
president" FORT
"UNCLE SANS" LETTER TO
GOVERNOR ELECT
Presented to Former Judge at Reception
to Him in South Orange-He
Declines to Speak.

Eor the first time since his nomination
Governor-ele John Franklin Fort visited
South Orange last night as the guest of
the South Orange Republican Club at a
smoker. The members took occasion to
get back" at the Governor for not show
ing up in the village during the cam
paign, but he came there last night as the
elected Governor and gave the South Or
ange club the first opportunity that they
had ever had to entertain Governor
elect before he took his seaty> They gave
him a cordial welcome, but could not coax
him to make a speech. He would only
say that he was glad to be present and
that he WIS "bottled up and would not
talk until his inauguration on January II.
When the applause had died out E.tranl;
Gaudineer, secretary of the club, after
congratulating tie next Governor, read a
letter purport.nR to nave come from
Uncle Sam and after telling of things
at Washington 1t requested Mr.. Fort to
prepare his affairs and get his release from
Jersey 50 that he could take the place of
| Ibis general manager Theodore Ropse-
welt. on March 4, 1909 =
Uncle Sam" said that Fort was his
choice. The letter purpcrted to have come
from the White House, and after the
smoker It was handed to Judge Fort.
Complimentary speeches were then made
by Assistant Prosecutor Wilbur A. Mott.
former Assistant Attorney General Edward
II. Dufiield, Edmund c. Stout John j.
Hoppln, Police Justice j. Martin Roll.
Police Justice Robert D. Brewer. Solomon
of South Orange, and David L. Pierson,
Of Orange.
Good hnlnor marked the smoker. ana the
crowd enjoyed themselves by cracking
lokes at one anotheEs smoking good to-
bacco and singing in chorus national songs.
William O. Brown Ulnrpd the rtnrn
The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-12-24
ANNULS CONTRACT
EAST ORANGE COUNCIL
USES DRASTIC MEASURES.
Take Delayed Street Work Away from
Wright & Lindsey, Whose Time
Limit Expired

The East Orange City Council last
night decided to complete the work
of paving and grading on Walnut
street, north. and Glenwood avenue,
the contracts for which were held by
the firm of Wright &c Lindsey,
orange, whose time limit for complet-
ing the work. 1t was stated had ex-
pired. All but about one-tenth OF the
work on Walnut street is finished The
resolutions were offered by Councilman
Pierson, who first offered motion that
the firm be given a three days notice,
but after CITY Counsel Jerome d. Ged-
ney and Engineer William II. " Reimer
had a conference 1t was decided to
take the work entirely from the firm.
Chairman Lee, of the ordinance COM
mittee, reporting on the letter of Fred
erick Swift, who asked why no fire
escapes were placed on Commonwealth
Hall. stated that he had conferred with
who believed the building was safe
enough in case of a. fire and there
was no necessity for placing the appli-
anees. The matter rested there The
Frederick NJ. Shepard is president,
owns the building.
In a report to the council Mr.. Condit
reported that 110 new homes had been
erected during the year and 206 houses
for the accommodation of two or more
families not counting a new hotel in
increase of nine per cent. in valuations
and twenty-five per cent in families
Twenty brick and concrete
buildings were erected and 40l frame
dwellings.
Dog Warden Emmett r. Lee reported
that $50 dogs are licensed.
A resolution was, passed calling for
the number of free telephones for the
city, according to the contract between
the city and the telephone company.
Free service in Essex County will be
now secured on two extra telephones.
A letter was received from Colonel
Edwin w. Hine, of the Public Service,
who acknowledged the receipt of 8
resolution calling upon the corporation
to remedy the running gear on several
cars, and he wrote that an Improvement
had been made and that the corpora
tion intended to supply good rolling
stock I'm the city Mr.. Lee announced
that the cars complained of had been
repaired.
On motion of Mr.. Pierson $1,000 was
transferred to the police department
account and $13,014 to the street ac-
count. There was ordered returned
$4,000 to the Incidental account, which
had been borrowed for issuing sewer
bonds. George Sewell was appointed a
chanceman Of tho second grade.
The council will hold special meet
ing at 1880 New Years Day to COM
plete the business of the year and the
1907 body viii adjourn sine die, after
which the new board will organize.
The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-12-24
WIDOW OF AN
EX-MAYOR
DIES
Mrs. RicOrd Sutcumbs to
Grip--Was In Eighty.
first Year.

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Condit Ricord,
widow of former Mayor Frederick B.
Ricord died at her home early today in
her S1st year. victim Of grip. Mrs.
Ricord has been an invalid for a num-
ber Of years. and her weakened condi-
ton rendered her an easy prey to the
disease. She was a daughter of Wick
life s. Condlt and Esther Parl<hurst
'Condit, and has lived in this city since
girlhood.
Mrs. Ricord was born in Millburn on
June 4, 1927, and when a child her fam
lily moved to this city and resided for
many years in Clinton street. Eighteen
years ago she was married to Mr.
Ricord, and resided in this city at IS
Lincoln avenue.
Mr.. Ricord was noted for his learn
ing, being one of the best-informed
men on municipal affairs as well as a
finished linguist. He was elected Mayor
in 1870 and was reelected in 1879, and
after serving four consecutive years
as chief executive of the city was ap-
pointed police judge. He filled the
office through the terms of several
Mayors.
Previous to her marriage Mrs. Ricort
taught English in the old German Schoo
on Springfield avenue, and until rheuma
fism incapacitated her several years age
she took great interest in the educationa
affairs of the city.
The couple had no children, They wer,
much devoted to each other and when hel
husband died the wife felt her loss keenly
and her health rapidly failed.
Since the death of her husband Mrs
Ricord has resided with her brother
Samuel E. Condit. She was for many year,
a member OF Christ Reformed Church
and the pastor. the Rev. Henry Mellen
will conduct funeral services at the hous'
at s D. M Thursday Interment will b.
made in the family plot at Millburn at th
convenience of the family.
Mrs. Ricord is survived by severa
nephews and nieces. among whom are Mrs
Edward Muir, of Newton; Mrs. Edwart
wallace. of South Orange; Mrs. Edwarl
Hall. OF New York; Miss Grace Condit, o
Newark Morgan w. Condit, OF Newark
and William c. Agar, of Whippany, ant
also by a cousin, Mrs. Joseph Browe, o
this city. Mrs. Records brother is nov
the only survivor of the family.
The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-12-24
MRS. DIETERICH HAS NOT
ELOPED. MOTHER SAYS.
Wife Of Standard Oil Man, Well Known
in West Orange, Is Now
in Paris.

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-The mystery
surrounding the whereabouts of Mrs.
Alfred e. Dieterich, wife Of the young
Standard Oil millionaire, was cleared
up yesterday when a cable dispafc i
said she had been found in Paris w 81
her mother. Mrs. Dieterich was Meli
known in West Orange, N. j., where
she boarded fine string of horses at
the Mt. Pleasant farm.
Miss Jane G. AGENTS, of 10 East FIJI
ty-fourth street, aunt of Mrs. Dieter
ich. received the cable dispatch.
The cablegram, which was from Mrs.
Albert Young, mother of Mrs. Dieter
ich. denied reports that the young wife
had gone with Harry S. Brenchley. 1t
said that Mrs. Dieterich was not with
Brenchley and had not seen him since
she left New York.
The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-12-24
CITY TEACHERS
TO BE AMONG
SPEAKERS
Will Attend Session Ol
State Association in
Atlantic City.

Teachers from all sections of the
State will meet in Atlantic City next
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, when
the New Jersey State Teachers As
sociation will hold it's fifty-third an
nual session.
There will be topics of varied in
terest discussed, reports will be sub
mitted and officers will be elected.
The feature of Thursday afternoons
session will be the presidents address
and an address on 1.-THE Relation of
Physical Vigor to Public School Edu-
cation" by Randall D. Warden, direc-
tor of physical training in the Newark
schools.
DR.. John ]. Cronin, of the Depart
rhent of Public Health, New York city,
will talk on Results of Proper Medi-
cal inspection of School Children" He
has made life study of health condi-
tions among children.
On Thursday evening there will be a
special report on Detectives" by Su-
perintendent J. ]. Unger of Vinelaud.
David B. Corson, supervisor of
schools in this city, will talk on RE
organization of the Elementary School
System" Sarah A. Burstall, a teacher
in the Manchester, England, High
School, will discuss English educational
conditions.
Friday morning will be taken up with
sessions of the departments. Sewing
in the Grammar Schools" will be the
subject of Miss Carrie e. Stephens,
of sewing in the Newark
schools. She will speak before the de-
partment of art and manual training.
Miss Garrabrant, teacher of drawing in
the Newark High School, will address
this department on Design in the High
School"
Friday afternAn win be taken up with
reading Of papers by prominent educators,
among them Superintendent William E.
Chancellor. OF Washington ID. c. Lee
lures. music and nominations will make
up Friday evenings business.
Miss Grace M. Duffy of this city, will
deliver an address on Needed Legislation
for the Teachers Of the State Of New Jer-
sey."
Saturday morning there will be various
reports submitted, and the session Will
conclude with the election and installation
OF officers
The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-12-24
SETS DEEDS ASIDE.
vice-chancellor Howell Grants Two
Orders. \

e-Chancellor Howell granted two
orders on the motion made before him to-
day TO set aside deeds for lands conveyed
to Edward S. Savage, Of Perth Amboy
by Valina r. Cocheron, or Rossville
Staten Island. Both sides were favored
by the orders.
The plaintiff owned two-thirds interest
in three acres of land bordering on the
Port Reading coal docks and touching on
Thorpe Creek, Staten Island. The -
mainder of the land was owned by several
heirs in Virginia The Philadelphia and
Reading Railroad desired the land, but
refused to pay the price asked by her.
Edward s. Savage. a lawyer of Perth
Amboy bought the three acres from the
plaintiff and the conveyance was made TO
Mr. Savage through a clerk employed in
his office.
In the meantime the railroad company
had placed several distractions on
Thorpes Creek, and Mr.. Savage served
notice ON the company to vacate. Immedi-
ately Mrs Cocheron began legal steps tc
regain the land she sold, and the question
was raised whether or not Mrs. Cocheron
had any right to dispose OF any part OF
the land outside OF her two-thirds interest.
without the consent OF the Virginia heirs.
Mr. Savage and his associate counsel,
ginia and saw the heirs, who had been
made plaintiffs with Mrs. Cocheron. They
disclaimed all rights to any interest and
said that they had received their share of
the sale
Mr. McDermott asked that tho Virginia
heirs be released as complainants and be
irserted as defendants. Vice-C Chancellor
Howell assured Mr.. McDelmott that he
mad noticing to fear OF that point.
Mr. Savage and Mr. Osborne Joined in
The petition 10 have the Virginia heirs
stricken from the case as compianants
and this was granted with costs. Mr.. Nc
Dermott asked they be made defendants
ana this was 50 ordered,
The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-12-24
shutz--stevart.

There was Christmas wedding last
nisnt at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. James
~ stewart sVl Park avenue, Orange, when
their daughter, Miss Jessie Hendarso,,
Stewart, was married to Raymond Law
renee Shutz. also of that city. The Rev.
Charles Townsend performed the ceremony
in the presence of relatives and friends
Of the young couple
The house was tastefully decorated for
the the occasion with Christmss greens. The
rl. DIlue wore wore paby princesse gown of
lace, and carried a bouquet of white roses
Her single attendant was Miss Paniine
Gray, as bridesmaid. Miss Gray wore A
princesse gown of pink silk null and oar
RED pink carnations. The best man was
Stanley Hardy, of New York Al recep-
ton followed the ceremony, and ON their
Shut will reside In Linden place. Oranre.
The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-12-24
SENT TO JAIL
FOR COURT
CONTEMPT
James Smith, Intoxicated
Plaintiff. Talked Too Much
ia Quarter Sessions.


Intoxicated by his own Verboslty ana
sundry holiday drinks, James smith,
the complaining witness against Dahlei
Delaney, was responsible for the sud-
den adjournment of a trial IN the Court
of Quarter Sessions today before Judge
Ten Eyck The indiscretions of Mr..
Smith resulted in his incarceration in
the county jail for two days, for con-
tempt of court.
Smith started the trouble at the be-
ginning of the trial. He was it's first
witness and answered the call of his
name in such a peculiar manner that
the court officers knew that Smith was
IN for it." when he reached the
vyitness-stand his hand trembIed so
that Court Crier Samuel Birn was COM
nelled To hold it down 10 the Bible with
his hands
smith was asked TO tell the story OF
his loss of s24. which loss he charged to
Delanev and Paul Kush on September
The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-12-24
ORDERS
FIRST OF ITS KIND FOR THE
FIFTH REGIMENT.
Colonel Hine Issues Directions for Visit
of United States Army oficial
Next Month.

Full details of the orders out for the first
United States Army inspection of the Fifth
Regiment, N. G. N. j., under the new
laws governing the New Jersey militia,
h4Ve been issued. The dates and places
for the inspection of the regiment follows:
Field staff non-commissioned staff, band
and field music, Companies B, c. d and e,
Paterson, Thursday, January q p. M;
Company A. at drill hall, Passaic, Friday,
January 3, p. M; Company f, at drill
Englewood, Monday, January s, D. M;
Company G, at drill hall. Hackensack.
and l, at drill hail, Orange, Thursday. jan
uary 8, p. M; Company K, at drill hall.
Montclair,. Tuesday; January "A, . p, m,
Company l., at drill hail. Leonia, Wednes-
day, January s, 8 p M; Company M, at
drill hall. Rutherford, Monday. January H.
s p. m.
The orders continue:
First call at armory, 7:45: assembly,
7:5O The staff will report to the colonel by
7:30 D. M, and the non commissioned stan,
band and field music will report to the aaJu,
tant by TSO F. M ne 1a5Reebaor I be fr9ishe 1eisie
by each company commander With certl-
fled return of his company, to be submitted
to the inspector on his arrival at the ar
mory copy Will be delivered to the
ad1utant. -, ,..,o,, ,,,,,, hs
cap, blouse. blue shirt and trousers, with
out leggings, black shoes and white gloves.
Surgeons certificate will be presented roI
ali reported as absent sick, and copy OF
furlough for all absent with leave. All
men absent without leave Will be tried by
court1martial as soon as possible after IN
Company drills scheduled for the weeks
in which the above dates occur Will be
omitted Admission to the armory at the
insnection will be for the regiment only
except by permission of these headquar'
ters.
COLONEL HINE:. ,...4,
"JOFN T. HILTON, AdJutant;
Orders are also out 1or oateai'on Niiii'
"F'irst Battalion-The companies OF TINS lls
battalion will assemble at their respec.ivve M
quarters and proceed TO eorv MeMSl1 bv ,'i permits
sion of Colonel Freeman, on tIae me oS,as
dates: Wednesday, January ~; Weones'
day, February u, and Wednesday reoru'
"second Battalion-The companies OF tn: tn:
battalion will assemble at their respectVs V'
quarters and proceed 70 dates. tns Tuesday M
January %; Tuesday, February a. ane
Tuesday, February Is: .,,, =.
"Third Battalion-This battanoh VIII NJ, as
/ semble at the Paterson Armory on MOI 0n
day, January 13; Monday, JanuarE 49,, .,
airy 4. -. ,,o+teIion dri,
is held company drills will be omitted D.
those participating during that week. 81, y,
Assembly for the battalion drills WIN u
"F'irst Battalion, $50 p. m, or within tel
minutes after the arrival of the last com
pany
Second Battalion, S:45 p. m.
"Thlrd Battalion, 8:15 p. NJ.
Captains of the First and Second BAT
! talions are to notify their companies o
the time of assembly at their quarters an'
| departure of trains. -,
''The uuartermaster will arrange for tn
| necessary transportation. rr~-,,
| ;'By order of COLONEL HlNE
JOHN I. HILTON, adjutant."
The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-12-24
PETER WHEELS FUNERAL
Many Persons Honor the Former City
Surveyor.

Funeral services in memory of Peter
Witzel. former city surveyor, were held
yesterday afternoon IN his home, 470
Washington street, and were followed
by interment in Woodland Cemetery.
The services were conducted by the Rev,
Bernard Pick. pastor of st. Johns Ger
man Lutheran Church, and the many
floral tributes testified to the respect
and esteem in which he was held.
Members of the Eintracht Society,
the Technical Society of New York and
other organizations to which Mr..
witzel belonged were present.
The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-12-24
OUT IN THE OPEN
SCHOOL TRUSTEE BALKS
AT SECRET SESSION.
Commissioner Eppstein, Of East Orange,
Urges More Committee Work, but
Board Lays Matter Over.

What was practically plea for no more
executive sessions was made last night by
Commissioner Eppstein, of the East Orange
Board of Education. He expressed the be-
lief that the business of the board could
be better transacted If more committee
sessions were held, thus giving up the
practise of having secret sessions after the
routine of the regular meetings had ended.
No action was taken on the recommenda-
tion. 1t being decided to let the 1908 board
settle the matter The statement Of Mr..
Eppstein, who is serving his first term,
was a big surprise to the other members.
The building committee reported that a
big porch had to be torn down on the
Stockton School for the safety of the
children. There were several pillows sup
posed to be shouldering the porch, but
they are in wretched condition.
1t is probable that an experimental sta
tion will be started to give dull pupils
an opportunity to do more manual train
ing. as 1t is claimed this gives them a
chance to brighten up on all studies.
Principal butcher, of the Eastern School,
who is an advocate of the scheme, will
explain his idea to the committee on
Studies
1t is reported that the board has lost its
opportunity to purchase the property ex-
tending from the rear of the High School
n
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sA,,Is as oa,,ss Le .,,se',
srso, a,aonaI1a 4.,s t,.s sIe.o. upon
t,n t,a4 has 49,, a." o,t,.. e IS,o
a. o.' a,,o,i 80 t7,r,'ad ,nta S,.,, III ~
., osas+ l,,c,o, .u - >,,i,s.,, Ia, anu
use 'ne es'' sn oulluiis on
van s',ttao 81 tha hr,,s frnI az 1,,,.,,
coin,,.e t,''s - .ne i'olli 'ne rllsn
oehool Alhletlc Assoclatlon was present
az tue naeeos u,s W u,scuss @ .ne auV.saOiliey
Oh tne Assoei9'.oa u, aurnihs over tne re-
celpts sameu thlousn atnieeic contests
pl"y ~ 81 ~ dt,,s sltI va " sne "oala n,a
so una. auua.ions may pe mace 10 tne neia.
Inc quesaion WIN proDaDiy Dc settieo IN
the near future.
me coinanissiohers laalIsa tl are also gong 10
niaAe a.. y e'n1i ~ " naFe tne onicials pl .he
Crsnke NJ, y. a. allow the members OF
the pasketoall team OF the school to play
on the court OF the association in return
for the privilege given thei Y NJ c. A.
of ,sine tha atbIotio aaids 80 81, o,t,,
The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-12-24
WOMAN PUTS WOULD-BE
HOLD-UP MAN TO FLIGHT.
Mrs. John W. Dickinson, of Orange,
Whacked Man Who Tried to Steal
Purse Over Head with Umbrella.

John W. Dickinson, of 43 Lincoln avenue,
Orange. reported to the police last night
that at 6:45 o'clock his wife was walking
past the old car barns in Lincoln avenue,
that city when thick-set man, five feet
two inches tall, with dark clothing and
black derby hat, stepped out and tried to
grasp her purse.
A whack from her umbrella sent the fell
low off on a run. He was described as
wearing mustache of about three weeks
growth and resembling a Hebrew. Mr..
Dickinson said 1t was not the first time
someone from the barns had interfered
with his wife.
The evening star and Newark advertiser., 1907-12-24
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
BY THE ORANGE ELKS.
They will Give Presents to 800 Worthy
Poor Children of Orange at Armory
There Tomorrow.

Orange Lodge of Elks has made elab-
orat te preparations for the annual Christ
mas festival for poor children Of Orange.
to be held Christmas morning at 10 o'clock
in the Orange armory.
II Is estimated that more, than 800 little
tots ard a number of older ones Will be
at the ar1nory building to receive their
usual Christmas gifts. Tickets were dis
tributed last week by members of the COM
mittee Each worthy child who has been
given card of admission will be looked
after by Santa Claus. VINO VIII be im-
personated by Byron c. Harlan.
There will be large Christmas tree, and
for an hour the little ones will be enter
tanned with a musical program, under the
direction of Clifford J. Werner. The COM
mittee in charge consists of B. G. Harlan,
W. r. Mckay, j. t. Platt, Samuel Atehl-
son. Frederick OFT. George Foster, Gustav
Kunz. William Aitl1r-s. Herman Willie, III.
T. Crowley. Frederick Everett and Clifford
Werner.