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The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-05
ANOTHER DEATH MAY SET
FREE BOHEMIAN MAGICIAN.
Herman Billik. Under Sentence to Be
Hanged for Murder-Husband of
Chief Accuser Dies Mysteriously.

CHICAGO, Nov. 5.-Renewed inter-
est regarding Herman Billik, the Bo-
hemian fortune teller and magician,
who is under sentence to be hanged
for numbering the family of Martin
Vrzal by means of poison, has been
aroused by the sudden mysterious
death last night of William Nieman,
husband of Emma VrzalI Nieman. Me
mans wife was the States chief wit
ness in the Billik case, and charged
that Billik poisoned her father and
four sisters, and caused her mother to
commit suicide after he had spent
most of the money the mother got from
life insurance companies.
Billfk has steadily maintained his in
nocence, and declared that the MUIR
ders were the work of a person closer
than he to the victims. The Rev. P. ].
O'Callaghan, formerly of New York
now superior of the Paulist priests
in Chicago, made an appeal from the
pulpit recently for funds to appeal
Bilik's case to the Illinois Supreme
Court, declaring Billik innocent and 6
Victim of popular prejudice.
The death of Nieman, following this
incident, and apparently without any
possibility that Billik, who is in jail,
could be responsible, has greatly en-
couraged those who seek to have Billfk
eventually set free.
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MY BABY
WITH KING
ALFONSO
Said TO Have Sent Real
Heir to England Ahead,
Fearing Attack.

LONDON Nov. BIT is rumored here
that the baby brought to England by the
King and Queen of Spain was not the royal
infant but a dummy.
The real heir apparent came some days
ahead of its parents. 1t having been decided
that it would be taking too great a risk
for the King n his heir TO travel to-
gether, In view of the possibilities Of an
Anarchist outrage or even an accident, ac-
cording to this rumor.
When this ruse was being decided upon
the contingency of the identity of the royal
infant being contested If It's parents and
the dummy were blown up was fully com
sidered and a formal state paper was pro-
pared, duly attested by high ministerial
and court authorities at Madrid, setting
forth the circumstances and the reasons
why the expedient was adopted.
The return of the royal babe to Madrid
will also be secretly arranged.
DIR. Roche, noted teacher of French Ii
English aristocracy, has a famous Rubens,
inc while he was lecturing to a class yes
terday two gentlemen were announced tc
see the picture. The elder man said he
was the Duke of Toledo.
You are the King of SPAIN" said DIR.
Roche to the younger man, who smiled
and replied:
II am often mistaken for him. 1 am SC
like him. 1t is very curious
Nine. Roche met them downstairs and
recognized the King. whispering his name
to her husband. The King heard her.
II am mistaken again for the King" he
said. This is getting very embarrassing .
1t was the Duke of Alva, and not this
Duke of Toledo, who accompanied the
King.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-05
CRAZY JANE SOCIETY
REFLECTS OFFICERS,

At the annual meeting of the Crazy
Jane Society, held in the rooms of the
Bureau of Associated Charities, Broad
and Hill streets, this morning, the off,
GERS were reelected for the coming year.
They are Mrs. Charles Young, first di-
rectress; Miss Sarah A. Wheeler, sec
ond directress: Miss Sarah Wallace,
treasurer, and Miss J. Isabelle Sims,
secretary.
The report of the treasurer stated
that the balance on hand November,
1906, was $544.25. This years receipts
were $3,7S9.0S, n the expenditures
were So, 155.43. leaving a present balance
Of $633.65.
Miss Wallace announced that after
the report had been made out the sum
of $105.40 was received from the selling
committee.
The reports of the chairmen of the vari-
Gus committees were embodied in the re-
port of the secretary, Miss j. Isabelle
Sims, stated that during the year seven
business meetings were held, with an av-
erage attendance of %twenty-one. -Four
members had resigned; nine had Joined the
active workers, and two.n names were ad-
ded to the honorary list. The appoint
ment of the auditing committee marked
the only change in the method Of work.
During the year 5,421 garments were
folded In 1,765 bundles, each bundle con-
tanning fifty cents worth of work, and dis
tributed among the ninety-four women
recommended by the Female Charitable
Society.
Seventy-nine women were furnished with
work each month: ssh garments were
made by the women who. came for the
sewing each morning. ,Of that number
1889 were made for institutions and o4,O72
for the society's wardrobe. Nine hundred
and eighteen dollars was paid to the wom-
en- for the work.
The examining committee reported an
Improvement in the sewing. Miss Sims
spoke highly of the work Of the good cheer
committee.
The theatre benefit in December, 1906,
netted $512.
Miss Sims concluded by stating that the
society wished to express its sincere ap-
probation Of the large donations Of cotton
sent by the Clark Thread Company for the
work In the sewing department, and also
for the large quantity of wrapping paper
and string given by Carlton G. Winans.
She also extended thanks to everyone who
had helped the society in any way.
Miss Sims read a clever original poem.
ITO the Crazy Jane" which was warmly
received. The resignation of Mrs. Moses
Bigclow was accepted, and three new
members were elected. They are Mrs.
Frederick b. Vaudeville. Mrs. b. Foster
Wilkinson and Mrs. Harry M. Peters.
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HARRISoN-EAST NEWARK.

Councilman Clarence T. Van Deeren, OF
the Third Ward. Harrison, returned last
night from Norfolk, Va.
The Misteltoe Club, of Harrison. pro-
duced The Hired Ladies' Union last
night at the New Auditorium, Newark, in
two acts. 1t was well attended.
Division NO. Is, Ancient Order Hibernians,
of Harrison, held a well-attended reception
and ball at Jacobs's Hall, Harrison, last
night. Several Irish organizations were
present.
The funeral of Martin Rogers. "a years
old, of 235 MiddleseN street. Harrison, took
place this morning fronl the Church OF the
Holy Cross, Harrison. The interment was
in the Cemetery of the Holy Sepulchre.
Mr.. Rogers died in ST. Miehael's Hos
pital, Newark. last Saturday.
The John CotteralI Association, Of Harri-
son, held n smoker last night.
Steve Lawalsislsl, 81 years old, and John
Zamininto, 20 years old. both Poles, Of
Second street, Harrison, were arrested last
night by Policeman Kain, OF Harrison on
complaint Of Peter Zelininski, a saloon
keeper OF John street, Harrison, who
charged tina the we men were fighting
with each other. and creating a general
disturbance around his place. Judge Bran
cyan held the men In SIS bail each 70
appear tonight.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-05
QUlETEST ELECTION IN
YEARS IN NEW YORK.
Slow Balloting indicative of a Light
vote-The City Contest
for Sheriff.

NEW YORK, Nov. 5.-The quietest
election in years, so far as general, pub
lie interest is concerned, is proceeding
in Greater New York today, following a
spiritless campaign. Political orators
tried in vain to arouse the apathetic
voters. Slow balloting in the early
hours today indicated a light vote,
despite fair weather and an agreeable
temperature.
An "off year. is the explanation Of
the politicians for the apparent apathy,
as only -assemblymen, county officers
and some judges are to be chosen, but
in reality voters are glad to get a rest
from the campaigns that
have occurred here in the last decade.
What little interest there is has been
centered in the fight for sheriff of New
York County. The candidates are
Thomas Foley. Democrat, long a Tam
many district leader, and Macmillan
+. Ihmsen. Independence League and
Republican, who has acted as cam
pni,n manager for William r. Hearst
for several years. Both sides early to-
day expressed themselves as confident
of victory.
The only State officers to be chosen,
outside of assemblymen, are two
judges of the Court of Appeals. Edward
Il. Bartlett and Willard Bartlett We're
nominated by both the Republicans
and Democrats. and are certain OF cleo
ton. They are opposed by nominees
of the Independence League, who are
not expected to poll over one per cent.
of the total vote TO be cast.
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IS 40 YEARS OLD
DREW SEMINARY OBSERVES
ANNIVERSARY TOMORROW.
Methodist Institution at Madison-0ne
of Finest Of Its Kind in the Coun-
try-Its Early History.

MADISON, Nov. 5.-Drew Theological
Seminary will celebrate its fortieth ami
versary to morrow with special services.
Drew Seminary is a Methodist institution
and is known from the Atlantic to the Pa
cifc coast as an excellent school for the
instruction of Methodist preachers.
The grounds Of Drew were known Mt one
time as the Forest and comprised the
estate of William Gibbons, who, with his
brother. Aaron Ogden, formed a steamboat
company, the rival of Livingston and
Fulton. The mansion, known as Mead
Hall now, was in the old days considered
one of the finest structures In the coun-
try. and the stone wall along Madison ave
nue., the massive iron gates and the stone
porter's lodges are memorials of former
granduer. Asbury and Embury Halls.
which flank the right of the mansion, are
buildings of the original estate.
Drew Seminary no doubt owes its exist
ence to the counsels of the Rev. John
Parker. the intimate friend and pastor of
Daniel Drew, a wealthy New York broker,
who gave $4,000 for such an institution.
Mr.. Drew spent about $500, 600 in order that
the seminary might be formed.
Embury and Embury halls are the
original buildings of the estate the for
mer being used for the presidents and
registrars offices, while the two latter
buildings are used for the dining hall.
stationery store, tailoring shop and laun-
dry agency. The Cornell Library, which
Is situated in the central part of the
campus, was the gift of John B. Cornell
and others, being built In 1883 at a cost
Of $4,000 1t is one Of the finest buildings
on the campus and contains over 5000
volumes, exclusive of pamphlets. etc.
making it the largest library in any theo-
logical seminary.
In 1895 Hoyt-Bowne Hall, the largest
dormitory at Drew, was completed at a
cost of 500, 600, and was the joint gift
of William Hoyt, formerly president of
the board of trustees, and Samuel w.
Bovine. the present president of the board.
The administrator building, probably the
finest appearing structure at Drew, was
dedicated in 1899. and cost over 800. 900.
The furnishings of this building are
splendidly wrought and beautifully
adapted to the needs of the work. The
two friends of the seminary, who made
this gift, have withheld their names.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-05
MASSACHUSETTS HAS
CANDIDATES GALORE.
Nine of Them Running for the Gov
~ernorship, and Almost as Many
for Other State Offices.

BOSTON, Nov. 5.-voting for State and
county officers and members Of the next
Legislature began in all the cities and
larger towns in Massachusetts early todny
with good weather.
Voters had a choice of seven candidates
for Governor. running on nine tickets, and
Of nearly the same number for other State
offices. These candidates included the en-
tire board of present o~f1ceholders headed
by Governor Guild, who is seeking reelec-
ton for a third and probably final term.
The other candidates for Governor, IN
alphabetical order. are Charles w. Bartlett
Anti-Merger; Thomas F. Brennan, Social
list Labor; join w. Brown. Socialist; Her
vey S. Cowell, Prohibition; Thomas L.. His
gen. Independence League. and Henry M.
Whitney. Democratic, Independent Citizen
and Democratic Citizen nomination papers.
The fight for District Attorney and
Sheriff In Suffolk County, of which Boston
Is the greater part. is a feature In this
city. Great activity is shown in getting
out the vote.
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News Items of West Hudson
MAURICE E. SPILLANE.
Railroad Trainman Who Long Sought
Good Health Dies in Harrison.

Maurice Edmond Spillane. of 42s Cleve-
today at his home. following a lingering
illness.
About a year ago Mr.. Spillane returned
to Harrison from Denver, Colo. where he
was seeking to recover his health. He was
in the Western States for nearly a year
and a half, travelling most of the time. lie
remained in Denver for a time and came
back much improved.
Mr.. Spillane wac connected with several
societies and organizations, and at one
time was a lecturer of Kearny Council No.
402. Knights of Columbus of West Hudson.
He was Il passenger trainman on the
Pennsylvania Railroad for seven years, but
had not worked for about two years owing
to ill-health.
Surviving him are his mother, Mrs.
Sarah Spillane; a brother. jeremiah J.
Spillane. and one sister, Mary w. Spillane,
all of Harrison. The funeral will probably
take place Thursday morning from the
Church of the Holy Cross, Harrison, where
a mass of requiem will be celebrated. The
interment will be in st. Johns r. C.
Cemetery, Orange.
Mr.. Spillane was in his 10Th year. He
was a mercber of Essex Lodge, Independ-
ent Order of Foresters, of Newark: Pros
pect Lodge 172, Brotherhood Of Railroad
Trainmen, and Kearny Council No. 1902,
Knights of Columbus. OF Harrison. He
was the son of the late John B.. Spillane,
of this city.
resided there for about twelve years.
Leaving there he came to this city, where
he lived for eight years. and nine years
ago he went to Harrison.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-05
BLAME MALLOY
COURSE HE PREPARED WAS
UNSATISFACTORY.
Reasons Back of East Newark School
Principals Resignation Come
to Light.

The regular meeting Of the East Newark
Board Of Education will be held tomorrow
night instead of tonight, and at this meet
ing action will be taken on the reslgna-
lions of Principal Edward +. Malloy and
Margaret Kenton, a teacher In the Bor-
ough school. The resignation of Mr.. Malloy
will be accepted, and his successor will be
Frank P. Gleason. OF Harrison. N. Y.
There is a possibility that perhaps Glea-
son may not be able to report right away,
as he is principal of n school in Harrison.
n. Y, and may not he released immedi-
ately. IN that case Malloy will be held
until his successor can report. This will
not be to the liking of Malloy, as he
wishes to be released tomorrow.
The following is said to be the true tale
of the trouble in the East Newark school:
1t appears that when { he school opened
for the fall term in September that the
written courses of study for the seventh
and eighth grades were missing. Diligent
search throughout the building failed to
locate the missing papers and it is not
known whether they were lost, strayed or
stolen. Miss Margaret Kenton, teacher of
the eighth grade, asked that she be fur
nished with a course and Principal Malloy
was instructed to go ahead and prepare a
new course of study to replace the missing
one.
Miss Kenton was told in the meantime
to teach the pupils the courses she was
used to until Malloy submitted the new
one.
Time passed on and It is said that mem
bers of the board asked him to hurry up
the course and were told hat he was
busy at work on it. He finally sent word
that he had one ready and would submit
1t for approval to Miss Gilligan, vice
principal.
Some time afterward the chairman of
tho school government committee visited
the school and asked Miss kenton If she
had been furnished with the new course,
and receiving n negative answer, the
trustee went to Malloy, in the latter's Of
fee. and on questioning him was shown
a course of study taken from the New
York schools. Nothing had been changed
in It to meet the requirements of the East
Newark pupils, it Is said, and a hot argu-
ment took place between the principal and
trustee.
Mr.. Malloy the next day sent his resig-
nation to District Clerk Carey. claiming
that he had been abused. The other trus-
tees took a hand In the affair. and on in
vestigation none sided with the principal.
They offered TO back him I'm all his efforts,
but claim that he lacks initiative and did
not seem able or willing to prepare a
course of study suitable to the needs of
the school.
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WIFE ACCUSES HUSBAND.
She Says Fitzgerald, Motorman, Struck
Her-He Lights Out.

A quarrel between Thomas Fftz-
gerald and his wife, of 122 Walnut
street, in their home caused consider
able excitement in the neighborhood
last night about 6 o'clock. 1t is charged
that Fitzgerald struck his wife, and
he did lay hands upon her, according
to the story told the police by the
woman They have two children, and
when they sal their mother attacked
they screamed. Neighbors telephoned
to the First and Third Precinct sta
ton ouses for patrol o Detec-
tive Sergeant Waller. of headquarters,
was sent to the Fitzgerald home.
When the patrol wagons from the
two precinct stations arrived, followed
by the detective, they found a large
crowd of people, mostly children,
standing in front of the house. In the
house Mrs. FITZGERALD and her two chill
dren were weeping. The husband had
disappeared. Mrs. Fitzgerald told the
police what she said had occurred, and
all hands went back to their respec-
tive stations. The crowd dispersed.
Fitzgerald is employed as a motor
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-05
NEWLYWEDs SURPRISED.
Silver Ice Water Pitcher for Collector
and Mrs. O'Donnell, of East Newark.

A surprise party was given to Collector
and Mrs. Terence II. o'Donnell, of East
Newark, last night at their home, 527 Third
street, that borough. About thirty-five
friends invaded their house and presented
the happy couple with a solid silver ice
water pitcher.
Mr.. and Mrs. O'Donnell were recently
married and a committee had been arrang-
ing for the preservation since the couple
have taken possession of their handsome
home in Third street and decided upon last
night as the proper time to present the
gift.
Collector ODonnell was kept In ignor-
ance of the treat In store for him and Oil
a message being received by him last night
TO hurry nome he found on his arrival that
his friends had taken possession Of his,
home. He was greeted with strenuous
welcoming, and School Trustee William a.
Carey stepped forward, and in an appro-
pirate speech presented Mr.. O'Donnell with
the handsome testimonial, on which was
engraved presented to MIR. and Mrs.
Terence IT. O'Donnell by their friends, No
vember 4, 1907
The recipient could hardly find words to
express his thanks as he conveyed thu
thanks of Mrs. O'Donnell and himself at
the substantial token of esteem. Mrs.
O'Donnell, who was in the pleasant con-
spiracy to surprise her husband, had in
the meantime prepared n goOdly repaSt
for the guests and the evening was spent
in vocal and Instrumental music and reel
tations.
At midnight a supper was served at
which many toasts were offered to the
health of the popular couple.
The guests included Town Clerk Thomas
j. Carey, School Trustees Thomas Muir
ray and William A. Carey. Fire Chief
Charles Anderson. Health Officer John
Keenan,. Matthew Feeley, William Barry.
Freeman Hackett. Alexander McCabe,
James Grace. Peter Donahue, William j..
McGlennon, John Mellon, William Ander-
son. George c. Milwitzsky. Daniel O'Con-
nor. Michael O'Connor, Peter Miller. John
Lynch. William Milwitzsky. David b. MIL
whisky, Thomas Bergen, John Howarth.
Thomas Clarity. James Mellon. Thomas
lO'Connor. Augustus Feeley, Frank
Wright, George Barry, Emmett Campbell,
William Wiley, James O'Donnell, Thomas
O'Donnell. John O'Donnell.
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his garyel aud called Mr.. Mercy to order,
the lawyer making no reply to the rebukes
administered to him. The most sensa-
tional occurrence of the day happened At
about $50 o'clock. when MI. Mercy sat
near the judges bench Judge Scott asked
a question of a witness and Mr.. Mercy
laughed. Judge Scott leaped to his feet,
face flushed. as he pounded with his
gavel.
mfr. Mercy" the court began. in a loud
voice, your actions are positively dis
graceful. This court will not tolerate any
u sneers from you. You are aware, ]
suppose, CT the power the court has to
deal with persons who disregard it. Con-
tempt Of court will be punished. l warn
you'll
When the hands of the clock pointed {
o'clock Mr.. Mercy reminded Judge Scott
that it was time to adjourn court. The
law, he said, prescribed 5 o'clock as adj
journnent time and he protested against
any further proceedings. Judge Scott re-
piled that the court would continue to
hear witnesses and would disregard any
outside suggestions.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-05
HOT in KEARNY
CR00KALL SHOWS HIS CIT
IZEN PAPERS.
Republican Mayoralty Candidate Sur
prises Enemies-Brock Men Put
ting Up Big Battle.

The liveliest political fight in years in
Kearny began at the opening OF the polls
today, the centre of interest being the
mayoralty contest between Harry Crookall,
the Republican nominee, and Louis NJ.
Brock, who heads the Democratic and In-
dependent tickets.
In all the wards up to noon the voting
figures are ahead of last year as follows:
First ward, first district, ITO; second dis
trict, 175; Second Ward, 175; Third Ward.
145; Fourth Ward. 220.
The Independent Voters League that
appeared confident that Mr.. Crokall had
not received his naturalization papers car
rled out its plan of last night aud Samuel
Meeker, the Democratic challenger OF the
second district of the First Ward, the can
d%idate's, voting district, challenged Mr..
Crookall at precisely $40 a. M. He re-
fused to swear his vote in. but produced
his NATURALIZATION papers that were taken
out in Essex County. dated November,
1892. much to the surprise of those who
claimed that the records of both Hudson
and Essex Counties did not show that any
such document was ever issued.
The only other challenge up to a late
hour was that of William Hunts at the
same voting place, who swore his vote in.
Mr.. Crookan was the hfty-second man
to vote.
Candidate Brock voted at $50 a. m, and
he was the eighth man to go upon the
register. Both candidates expressed conf
dence Of their election.
Everything was quiet at the Second
Ward polling place, hut the full vote will
no doubt be cast.
In the Fourth Ward Postmaster James
Freeman's balliwick, there is evidence that
both sides win get out the vote. Some UNI
easlnPse was caused among the Democrats
and Independents by the failure OF the dis
trict receiving any challenge certificates.
President J.. w. Wilson. of the Third
Ward Republican Club, fastened to the
Hudson county clerks Office. AM two
hours later they were on the way there.
There was not a disturbance reported Of
any kind, and to guard against any
trouble. Chief of Police William Tolen has
an officer stationed at each polling place.
The indications are that the Democratic
vote in the town will be the largest in the
history of the municipality, owing to the
position of the two gubernatorial candi-
dates on the Bishops law.