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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-14

NEW YORK, May 1.-THE" Allen,
the poolroom king, declared to have
died from poisoning, passed away at his
Eighth street home as a dozen relatives
were wrangling over his bed as to the
provisions of his will.
Scores of times THE" Allen had
heard the axes of the police crashing
their way into his poolrooms in this
city, and had heard the hoarse cries of
the accompanying mob, but his dying
moments probably brought to his ears
the most terrifying sounds that had
ever come to them.
A dozen relatives. accompanied by
nurses, lawyers and servants, gathered
about the dying man and hurled
charges and counter-charges at one
another, accompanied by the strongest
epithets and denunciatiOns. The verbal
wal was begun before the old gamblers
death and was continued over his dead
body.
These sensational charges mark the
beginning of a contest against the will
believed to have been made by the
famous gambler, leaving his entire es-
tate of $4,000 to his adopted daughter,
Mrs. Clarence B. owen, at whose resi-
dence, II West Eighth street, Allen
died.
As a result of the charges, Coroner
Hamburger was obliged to hold an i'm
promptu inquest and insist upon an
autopsy, which resulted yesterday af-
ternoon in the vital organs of the gam
bier being sent to two physicians for
chemical analysis to see if poison had
been administered, although the physi-
clan in charge of the autopsy found evil
denee that Allen was suffering from
several diseases, any one of which
might have proved fatal.
Opposed to the Owens are Mart
Allen, brother of the dead gambler, and
Mrs. Maud Meyer, a sister.
Mart" made the direct charge to
Coroner Hamburger that he believed
1.-THE" had been slowly poisoned. The
other relatives responded with n state
ment based upon the evidence of a
trained nurse that the only suspicious
thing they had observed was the pres
ence of Mrs. Meyer for three hours at
the bedside of the dying man, holding
a handkerchief she had taken from a
black bag over his mouth and nose.
To the charge, those in whose care
THE" Allen passed his last years say
hat the aged gambler suffered from
ha~llueinations, and in this they are sup
ported by the evidence of Coroner's
Physician O'Hanlon, who conducted the
autopsy.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-14
SOME OPTIMISTS WHO
TELL WHY THEY ARE.

Many contestants have entered THE
EVENING STARS $40 prize contest
for the best letter on "Why 1 am an
optimist.' Among those letters thus
far received are the following:
May Is. 1908.
Optimist Editor, THE EVENING
STAR, Newark. N. j.:
e Editor-When clouds gather
blacklist, if 1 look up and not down,
l soon catch a glimpse of Old Soils
beaming face.
Only yesterday I was pestered by
my wife for $40 to start our vacation
fund, and financial and domestic
clouds We're brewing trouble, when
THE EVENING STAR of hope
dawned with a promise of the $40 il
| would let the public know why l
don't find the world a great big lemon.
The mar with a crouch is bad COM
pany for himself and others. Be a
sour-faee and you will be lonesome.
Yours with a grin.
CHARLES r. BLUNT.
331 Hillside avenue, Newark, N. j.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-14
CRIPPLE TAKES OFF CORK LEG In BED
TO BALK COPS: CARRIED OFF In BARROW

Leo Feurstein, a cripple with a cork
leg, when arrested at his home in Court
land street. Belleville, last night pulled
off the leg and refused to get out of bed
Constable William T. Pudney, who was
making the arrest, was in a quandary
and, getting Policeman James Flynn to
watch the man, he went out to get a
vehicle to carry him to the police sta
ton.
His efforts were fruitless until he
came across a w~heelbarrow. Returning
with this to the house. Feurstein was
dumped in unceremoniously and carted
to the Jail. He was held in $500 bail to-
day by Justice of the Peace La Fau-
cherie on a charge of beating his wife.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-14
REQUESTS OF CHRISTIAN KOTz.

These family requests are named in
the will of Christian Kotz, admitted to
probate in the surrogates office today:
To the children Of Frederick Kotz, a
deceased brother, $1,000; a like amount
to Mary Agnes Kotz, Fredericka Wes-
terrified. sisters, n Karl, John and
Wendolin Kotz, brothers; Karl Kotz,
a nephew, $500, and four nieces 500
each.
The residue of the estate goes to
Dorethea Kotz, the widow, and she and
Gustav Roger are named as executors.
The will is dated May IS, 1907, and the
testator died April 6 last.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-14
but the bulk of what has been re-

but the bulk of what has been re-
covered remains with the police.
Charles Sevres, of Elizabeth, whose
home was robbed of $4,000 worth of
laces, jewelry and cut glass in April,
was the first summoned to Brooklyn
headquarters. He identified some of
the articles stolen, but a number of the
diamonds still are missing.
Mrs. A. Stillwell, of 1873 West Thirty
second street, Bayonne; Thomas r.
King, of $50 Elm street, Arlington. and
Mrs. j. c. Hankey also claimed prop
erty. Mrs. Hankey was accompanied
by the chief of police of Newark, who
mas been asked to discover what he
can of the New Jersey operations of
the band.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-14
SHOCK OF NIGHT
ATTACK ON GIRL
MAY CAUSE DEATH
Neither Victim Nor Her Parents
Will Make Complaint
to Police.
[speoial 70 the Eyenlng star.l

ELIZABETH, May 14.-Miss Amelia
Leckner, 16 years old, of 739 Grier
avenue, is still at her home suffering
severely from the results of an attack
by an unidentified man while she was
returning to her home Tuesday night.
Her condition is serious from shock.
No complaint has been made to the
police by the girl or her parents.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-14
OPTIMIST CLUB
GREAT BUSINESS
BOON, THEY FIND

They realize that gloom and pessimism
have a bad effect on their trade.
All the Girls Are Smiling.

They realize that gloom and pessimism
have a bad effect on their trade.
All the Girls Are Smiling.
Orders have been issued that all
stenographers and shop girls in the city
must smile. Many of them did before.
but now, since they are joining the new
club to kill the blues, the girls are just
smiling naturally and easily.
Many of them have smiled fascinat-
ing, happy, optimistic smiles for the
benefit of THE EVENING STAR
camera. We want more of them, and
the more the merrier, for is not the Did
world still young as long as there is
the grace of happiness and sunny phil
osophy remaining to Stay the cohorts
of black despair and blacker care.
Newark has. and always has had, a
reputation for pretty girls. To be a
complete success a pretty girl must
know how to smile. That is why New
ark holds the palm. Our girls are sweet
and winsome, and their smiles would
raise the most determined pessimist
from the depths of dependency.
Smile Has Its Reward.
TT pays to smile,'' declares Miss
Emily Craven, one of the bright little
salesgirls to be found at Hahne e. Co.'S.
you begin by pleasing people and end
by making them like you. When l
heard of the Optimist Club wanted to
join it right away, and here [ am. |
hope every girl and boy, and man and
woman, will SEND in their names. We
cannot nave too many smiling faces"
Miss Edna Mcmahon, a s~tenographer
in a big office. agrees with Miss
Craven, "a smile will do more good
than a whole book of kind words" said
she wisely, land the more people try it
the more they will find it out. If you
want people to like you give them a
smile that they will just have to return.
Everybody likes to smile, only with
some persons 1t comes hard. Those are
the ones we want to win over. When
they learn to smile they will begin to
live"
1.-THE more you smile the better for
o and everybody else" is the opin-
ion of Miss Ethel Sheldon, one of L..
Bamberger & Co.'S prettiest Mattresses,
with emphasis. 81 always try to be
good-natured and smiling, no matter
how busy l am, and as a consequence
my tables are always full, and GUS
toners hk me, so they say. Every
girl wants to be popular, but the one
who really does make a hit is the one
who knows how to smile. Tn glad [
belong to the Optimist Club, and I in
tend to keep on smiling to the end of
the chapter. Watch me and see, and
let's all smile together"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-14
INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, May 14-Forecast:
New Jersey-Rain late tonight or on
Friday; fresh northeast to east winds.
NEW YORK, May 14.-Local fore
cast: Cloudy; probably rain late to-
night or Friday; continued cool. Fresh
northeast to east winds.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-14
BRYAN'S DAUGHTER TO
STUMP FOR HIM IF

OMAHA, May 14-Ruth Bryan Leav-
lit, daughter of William j. Bryan, will
take the stump in Colorado, Wyoming
and other Western States. and will
make political speeches in favor of her
father, if he is nominated for Presi-
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-14
AND STILL ANOTHER.

My Dear MIR. Editor:
The reason why I am an optimist is:
l believe that the people have woke
up to the ioea hat it is best to govern
themselves, and 1 hope to keep smiling
until next election day. when 1 will
then break out with laughter at the
sight of the reformers and the Repub-
leans taking to the woods.
Respectfully yours,
JOHN e. FINEGAN.
Adress II Emmett street. Newark, NJ,
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-14

What would be more acceptable as a
prize than a magnificent Victor talk
ing machine? Probably nothing. Many
people today prefer talking machines
to a piano on account of their orig
inality and wide n of reproducing
facilities
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-14

Nearly everyone has heard the en-
chanting sound of the Victor talking
machine, while it's superiority is recog-
nized in all parts of the world.
This valuable machine, which is the
fifth prize in THE EVENING STARS
Quotation Contest, was selected from
the Manhattan Photograph Company.
TAO Broad street. 1t has the stamp of
worth and guarantee of both the Vic
tor Talking Machine Company, as well
as the well-known reputation and re-
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-14
KILLED IN
TORNADOS SWEEP
IN LOUISIANA

SHREVEPORT, La. May 14.-Fiftv
persons are reported to have been
Killed IN a tornado which swept the
northern part of Caddo and Bossir
parishes last night. Only two houses
are left standing in Gillian. The in
jured list Is unknown.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-14

=. The OptintSt Club of MeU Jersey.
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP.
y DESIRE to become a membero OF the optinist Club of New Jersey. and
4 I hereby pledge myself to smile. be happy, try n make others
u happy, boom business and make the best of everything.
My name
My address,.
gend all applications to Ii Opdnist Editor, EVENING STAR.
Newark, N. j.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-14
OCEAN GROVE, N. J.
PINE HILL. N. Y.

GROVESMONT! KAATSKLLS
$500 feet eleVation-$8 weekly and
up. Circulars: Asa r. Smith, Pin
Hill, N. Y.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1908-06-27
MISS ROWEL'S RE-
ClTAL

A very complimentary report of Miss
Lula Rowells Musical given in Mime
apolis on June l6, appeared in the Min.
neapolis Tribune, June ~. and the fol-
lowing extract will please her friends in
the city, where she is spending the sum-
mer vacation with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. P. A. Moir:
The first Of the several musicals that
mark the close Of the spring term Of
Northwestern Conservatory Of Music, Art
and. Expression, was given yesterday
afternoon in recital hall. 1t was piano
recital by Miss Lula Rowell, pupil Of
Gertrude DobyDs.
Miss Rowell presented very interest
ing program, in which number Of diff.
cult selections proved the value of her
technical equipment. Those that were
particularly well done were: lmPromptu
in B fiat by Schubert, interpreted with a
warmth of feeling: D'AlbeT,'s Suite. the
Allemande Cavotte, and .Musette move.
ments, in which she displayed consider.
able power and brilliance, and .RaH I
Etude which was given iorceful read.
ing.
ty floral tribute. She was assisted by
Miss Florence Moore, who won the Ger.
trude WomelsdorH medal at the decla'
matory contest held at Stanley ball this
spring"
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1908-06-27
Billings County

1t is thought that Little carried
the county by 100 to 200 majority.
For the senate Ferris has a
majority in the county of 40 or 50,
but Martin overcomes this in
Oliver and Mercer and is nomi-
mated. In Sentinel Butte, Martin
received S votes, Ferris rs; in
Medora, Ferris 81, Martin 8,
Paul Lebo defeats Editor Nelson
for clerk of court; Carl Olson de-
feats John Nc Gregor for auditor;
Will is probably nominated for
sheriff over Snyder; the treasurer
ship is close between Arnold and
McKibbin; Burgess seems to be
safe for register Of deeds; ]. B.
Stoddard was defeated for com
missioner BY 4 votes by farmer;
Follis and Lyle, for commissioner,
reported close.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1908-06-27
STATE RETURNS
NEARLY COMPLETE
MILITIA DRILL

The regular drill of Company X held
on Monday evening was followed by a
smoker at which friends to the number
of about fifty were present. 1t was the
first drill that Ex-mayor Manning has
been able to attend since the boys have
had quarters in the new armory. He
congratulated the company and officers
on the improvement noted in drilling
and wished them all to make the most
of their time in drilling and shooting
and get as much pleasure as possible out
of the arrnory, which was built for that
purpose.
Judges ]. van der Las complimented
the boys on the work. of the compa ny
He said that Company K had the best
drill hall in the state and he thought the
boys appreciated what had been done
for them.
Capt. Osborn and Lieut.. Baker made
short speeches, showing that the members
of Company X fully appreciate all that
has been done for the company in the
way Of providing drill hall. The smok.
er was not a political meeting and the
officers stated that they did not like to
have politics mixed in an organization
like militia company, however, for the
best interests of the company it would
be we'll to support candidates who would
work to secure legislation and appropri.
atoms favorable to the N. D. NC.
These short speeches were followed
by storytelling by all of the visiting
friends and couple of hours were very
enjoyably spent.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1908-06-27
HORSE PRICES
Improvement in Quality and Fin.
ancial Clearing Up Elevate
Them.

The attribute of quality has been a |
potential factor in the advance of prices
for horses the last decade. In 1899 there |
were reported 13,665,3o7 horses in the
United States, valued at ss11,o74,S13, or
an average of s37.3o per head. In 1908
the live stock statistics enumerate 1o,-
oo2, 900 horses, appraised at s1,867,53o,-
900, or an average OF S1o8.76 per head
In ten years horses have increased $780,
6o3 head and gained in average s7o37.
1t would take the average price of three
horses decade ago to purchase an aver
age equine today, says the Farmers and
Drovers' Journal.
Two elements have largely contributed
to higher prices for horses; one. the i'm
provement in quality and the other the
more prosperous condition of the coun-
try. Horses are now bred for particular
purposes-heavy draft classes for draft
use and harness breeds for pleasure
driving. An era of record prosperity
and increase of national wealth have con-
tributed the ability to pay higher prices
for horses. Horses are bred more for
specific use than quarter of century
ago and the higher quality of individual
members Of any breed governs the mar
ket value of the animals.
Breeders are now raising horses not
from sentiment but as commercial pro-
position. Horses are produced for in
dustrial use and the more they approx
innate high standard of excellence the
greater their commercial value to con.
sumers. To improve the quality of
heavy draft horses large importations OF
the best stations of Europe have been
brought into this country and distributed
in the breeding districts. General use OF
the best sires and methodical breeding
have had an impressive effect in estab.
fishing uniformity and raising the quail.
ity of commercial draft horses. Breed.
ers have been encouraged to Patronize
the best sires by advancing prices and
liberal premiums offered by leading live
stock expositions. "a.
r Prices for horses reached record
heights last season, but have reasonably
declined with the current business de.
preston. If a horse is worth three
times the price today that he would com.
mand ten years ago reasonable per.
centage Of the increase represents intrin.
sic value of improved quality. The gen.
eral market horse today is capable of in.
creased industrial service and is juditious.
ly worth more commercially than de.
cade ago. Efficiency is largely meas.
ured by quality and the advance in price
represents largely the improvement in
the performing ability Of up-to-date
market horses. While there has been
some reaction from the record level Of
prices of last season the greatest efhcien'
cy of service of current market classe.
as compared with the era OF low values
is destined to hold horses up to price
standard of profitable production.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1908-06-27
Dunn County

In the Republican contests E..
Oscar Baker leads for register of
deeds; Sperber, Judge; liner and
Gunwall both claim commissioner
nomination in 3rd district with two
precincts not heard from; Owens
probably nominated for treasurer.
Official count needed to decide
winner in many cases. Manning
precinct cast 26 republican votes
and 6 democratic. The total vote
Of county was 372 republicans and
80 democratic.
Judge Winchester had 500
majority in the 9th district east of
the river.
Stark county democratic vote
very incomplete to date.
Tabulated report on page s.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1908-06-27
Subscribe for the PRESS today.

Job printing-Tbe PREss.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1908-06-27
Bowman County.

Incomplete returns indicate that
the county went Stalwart. O. M.
Young has probably defeated ].
A. Currie for clerk. of court; c. c.
Mills defeats S. L. Sheldon fol
county Judge; Nels Serum prob
ably nominated for sheriff. Scran.
ton gave c. B. Little good ma
DIRTY.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1908-06-27
NO NEED OF SUFFERING FROM
RHEUMATISM

: 1t is a mistake TO allow rheumatism to
become chronic. as the pain can always
be relieved, and in most cases cure
effected by applying Chamberlain $
Pain Balm. The relief from pain which
it affords is alone worth many times its
cost. II makes sleep and rest possible.
Even in cases Of long standing this
liniment should be used on account Of
the relief which it affords. IS and 50
cent sizes for sale by all druggists.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1908-06-27
Adams County

Marshall 282, Little 124, John
son for governor 332, Twichell
215; for sheriff, E. c. Barry 800,
Tew 53o; for states attorney, Pat
Norton 434, Moen $40.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1908-06-27

249, Wakefield 232, Nelson 231;
superintendent Of schools, Miss
Steake 5o4, James 318; commits
sioners Herstein, Bohn and
Bysom; Crawford 375, Shaw 1853;
Osborn $50; Stone for states at
torney, no opposition.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1908-06-27
Vote in STARK COUNTY

johnson for Governor 892 Baisde Cooper and Gbreah
deserved endorsement Osborn reported
Senator Simpson totals candidate succeed him
SELF Exepresentative, Frank Lsh Democratic candidate
Baker, Senour and Evans with 8 52 and respective
ly will represent the 31st district winter
Wech for Sheriff leads by 27 White has good majority
for Auditor Ressbck continues hold down the treasury Saun
de der Las Doc Fisher and Rade with opposition poll
handsome and complimentary Leasks for Register of
Deeds immensely atteng Mcbride leads for States
Attorney with 6S7 votes-a balance right side of 13o
Herman Leuz receives hearty endorsement 3rd District
Commissioner.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1908-06-27
Hettinger County.

Especial from Mott Friday.)
Auditor, Beery 398, Griswold, 316;
Sheriff, Barry 464, Rasmussen 252;
treasurer, Pearce 45o, Graeber 236;
clerk Of court, Ross 363, Hoffman
343; register Of deeds, Upland
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1908-06-27
hanna OUT OF SIGHT
FOR CONGRESS,
eRONNA GOOD SECOND
Johnson for Governor, Rolls up Tre-
mendous Majority. Burke May Have
Nomination on Democratic Ticket.

Spadng Nominated for Supreme Judge Stockwe may Con
tnue Supenend State Schools Miller Will Dispense Justice
Railroad Commissioners Still in Doubt - Osborn Well
Judge W. c. Crawford outdoes Himself: Still Running Re
from Outlying Every County Dis
trc Home County Gives $50 Majority Wins in Billings
Lacks but IL Votes o Walking Away With Mandan Opponents
Home City
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-01
WILD RIDE IN A BALLOON.
Woman Describes Her 3oo.MlIe Trip
In a Storm.

London Hon. Mrs. Assheton-Har.
bord, who, accompanied by J. F. Pol
lock, left Battersea in the balloon Val.
kyrie on Friday night in an attempt to
win the Northcliife challenge cup.
landed, after six and half hours, in a
forest near Yerdun. about 300 miles
from London, as the crow flies.
"At 1920 we encountered a violent
squall" says Mrs. Assheton-Harbsrd,
in the course of a thrilling narrative
Of their voyage. and the car swayed
TO such an extent that we had to hold
on to avoid being thrown out"
It took 81 minutes to cross the chan.
mel from Dungeness to Boulogne, and
subsequently strong vertical currents
of air caused the balloon to shoot al
ternately upward and downward very
rapidly.
There was a good deal Of sheet
lightning, and the car seemed illum.
mated as If by electric light" says the
woman. AT two o'clock we encoun.
tered a terrific snowstorm, which
half filed the balloon"
The balloon later shot up to an alti.
tude Of 5000 feet, and then descended
rapidly. crashing down on some trees
with great force.
The envelope Of the balloon was
torn, and all the scientific instruments
carried were smashed, and the aero
nauts were compelled to get out OF
the balloon as best they could and
walt in pitchy darkness till dawn
when they found themselves at the vii
lage Of Handiomont, near Verdun.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-01
soY8 CHASED BY WOLVES.
Lads Found by Father Near Midnight
in Old Shack.

Tower, Minn.-Alfred Eddie and Al
bert Bystrom faced the alternative Of
disobeying the family curfew or facing
the likelihood of becoming supper for
a number of hungry wolves that ap-
peared near them in the woods at
nightfall. The boys hastily fed to a
shed not far distant, and climbing
upon it, we're found there by their IA
Tiers after midnight.
The lads went up the lake to the
narrows in the afternoon on a fishing
trip, and as the fishing was good, they
remained till dusk. Then they de.
cided to take a short cut out through
the woods. They had not more than
reached the shore of the lake when a
pack Of hungry wolves began their
angry bowling.
The boys ran to an old hay shed
which they knew was across a small
field. Barely had they time to reach
the shack when the wolves were
upon them, but they had quickly dis.
carded their packsacks, which we're
laden with the spoils OF the trip.
and crawled up the posts to safety
before the angry beasts had an op-
portunity to do them harm. and
where their rescuer found them sev.
eral hours later.