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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-18
GIRL AND TWO MEN
SUFFER FROM FALLS,

A number of minor accidents kept the
ambulance busy In the First Precinct
last night. Elizabeth Carroll, % years
old. Of 4S Steuben street, Easts Orange,
fell from car at the corner of Wright
street and Pennsylvania avenue, and
received scalp wounds which necessi-
tated her removal to st. Barnabas's
Hospital.
u. G.. Duchan, residing at 1876 Sher-
man avenue, fell at the corner of Or
ange and Plane street and was badly
cut about the head. He was taken to
the City Hospital. William Ellicott,
aged 3S years and residing at 531 South
Fourth street, also suffered injuries
from fall at the corner of Broad and
Market streets and was taken to the
same institution.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-18
ARRESTED FOR GETTING
BUILDING MATERIAL.
Said They Owned Property in
Order to Secure 66,5OO Brick.

Charged with falsely representing a
part ownership in the property at 169
Essex avenue. Orange. as a means for
getting the Morris County Brick Com
pany to deliver 66.500 brick to them,
Frederick Il. Manuele and Fedele
Manuele, of Essex avenue. Orange,
were today arrested by Detective
Drabell and held for the grand jury.
Arthur b. Paulmier. of Hanover,
treasurer for the concern, made the
complaint through City Counsel Will
lam A. Lord. of Orange. and stated
his concern had been misled by design
edly and feloniously false pretenses of
property ownership. The property men,
toned in the proceedings is heavily
mortgaged. The brick was delivered
April Is last.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-18
ARREST MADE IN
DEATH OF YOUNG
SUMMIT WOMAN
Police Hold John D0lan, Said to
Have Been Mentioned in
Girls Statement.
[speclsl to the Evening s..r.l

SUMMIT, Sept. 1s.-John Dolan, of
Morristown, has been arrested in Nor
ristown in connection with the sudden
death of Gertrude Hand, daughter of a
local hackman. who died at Overlook
Hospital, last night, following an oper-
alton. Assistant Prosecutor Walter l..
Hetfeld and Detective John l.. Dala-
tian, went to Morristiwn this afternoon
to bring Dolan to this city.
The operation, which resulted in Miss
Hands death, is alleged to have been
performed in New York. three weeks
ago. In statement she is said to have
made before her death she is said to
have declared that Dolan knew ply
sician in New York to whom she went
on two occasions.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-18
PETTY THIEVES HAVE
A PROFITABLE NIGHT.
Plumbing Work, Brides and
BicycleS Are Stolen.

Three petty robberies were reported
to the police of the Fourth Precinct to-
day. Charles Loebel was the greatest
victim, for dwellings being erected by
him at 3. 5, and Seymour avenue
We're entered during the night and all
of the plumbing work ripped out and
carried away.
Two brides were stolen from show
case in front of the store of Jacob
Huber, sr.. 601a Springfield avenue, and
several bicycles We're taken from the
cellar OF Herman Nelson, SO Hillside
place.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-18
FLEET HEADED FOR MANILA.

ALBANY, Western Australia, Sept.
1s.-The American feet left here at 5
O'Clock this afternoon for Manila, $500
miles away, where 1t is due TO arrive
October or 3. The flagship Connect
cut did not leave with the other yes
sells. She will overtake the rest of
the Aeet tomorrow.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-18
AEROPLANE FALLS;
OFFICER k|LLEDAND
WRIGHT INJURED
Propeller Blade Snaps in Midair
and Machine Drops $50
Feet,
FALL CRUSHES SKULL
OF LIEUT.. SELFRIDGE
Inventors Thigh ana Several
Ribs Fractured, but He
Will Recover.
SOME OF THE MARTYRS
TO- THE CAUSE OF
AERONAUTICS.

Washington, d. C.-Lieutenant
Thomas E. Selfridge killed and
Orville Wright hurt very badly.
Propeller blade of aeroplane
broke :
Berlin - Professor Lilienthal
killed. Gliding machine" col
lapsed.
Berlin-M. Pitcher, inventor of
the machine that cost Lilien-
thai his life, killed while expert
menting with his craft.
Hartford, Conn.-Charles Oliver
Jones killed when dirigible bal
looms machinery went wrong.
Santa Clara, Gal.-Charles Ma
'oney, professional aerialist,
plunged to death. Wing of aero
plane invented by Santa Clara
College scientist gave way in
mid-air.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-18

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1s.--Orville
Wright. the aeronaut, who was severe
~ injured in the accident to his aero
plane at Fort Myer yesterday, showed
gratifying Improvement today. His
surgeon. after a call. said: "Mr
Wright is doing very nicely"
This telegram was sent today to Will
bur Wright, at lie Mans. by Charles
i. Flint, OF New York:
Wilbur Wright, LIE Mans. France
Orville in good shape this morning"
He has a fractured thigh and ribs.
Lieutenant Thomas E. Selfridge, who
died three hours after the aeroplane
fell was one of the most enthusiastic
believers in aeronautics among the
officers in the military service, and
through his own efforts succeeded in
securing detail with the aeronautlcal
division of the signal corps. He was
born in San Francisco 26 years ago,
and was appointed to the Military
academy at West Point from that
State.
Seifridge's Skull Broken.
&c and choking with the blood that
flowed from wound in his head, Lieu
tenant Sefridge was taken from be-
meath the wrecked machine unconsci-
Gus. He had suffered a fracture Of
the skull and had not regained consci-
ousncss An operation was performed.
but his injuries were necessarily fatal
al rl,a or
ar. Wright yesterday replaced the
propelefs which he has been using
with another pair, the blades of which
are six inches longer. They were Used
for the first time In the disastrous
flight, and many who have witnessed
Mr.. Wright's flights at Fort Myer be-
leve the change of propellers caused
the accident. An examination of the
broken blades showed that they had
been snapped off at a point fourth
of the distance from the hub. The
wood of one blade is believed to have
contained a flaw which gave way un-
der the pressure against the air. When
IL broke the propeller raced putting
a. double task on the remaining blade,
and It also snapped off near the hub.
This was the first serious accident
that ever happened to a Wright flying
machine. 1t came at the close OF
series of successful experiments cover
ing several weeks. Three thousand
persons saw the catastrophe.
Inventor Wright made the trial to
test his new propellers. The blades
were the largest he had used, being
nine feet.
Like a wounded Hawk.
After a most successful launching
Orville Wright sent the aeroplane to
a height of perhaps fifty feet The en-
gine worked finely and the speed ap-
peared to be the greatest Wright ever
CONTINUED ON Second Pags.)
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-18
ERIE ROAD FINED $500
FOR IGNORING THE LAW.

TRENTON, Sept. 1s.-The Erie rail-
road was convicted by jury in the
United States District Court yesterday
on four counts charging violation of
the Federal statutes regulating safety
appliances.
The total fine imposed was $500. Three
cases We're for noncompliance with the
law fixing the kind of car couplings and
the other was for failure to provide
grab irons for employees boarding cars.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-18
HOLY NAME MEMBERS AND
NEW PRIEST INTRODUCED,

At the meeting of the Holy Name
Society of st. Mary's r. c. Church last
night the Rev. p. William, o. S. B.,
who was recently appointed assistant
pastor of the church, was introduced
to the members. The members made
preparations for a smoker In October.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-18
HELD FOR THEFT OF 400 CIGARS

Herbert Heudtlass. who was cap
tured yesterday with 200 cigars in his
possession, claimed when arraigned
today in the First Precinct Police Court
that they were given to him by a friend,
but he was held in $500 bail for his sp-
pearance before the grand jury.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-18
GRANTS STAY OF SENTENCE
TO SLAYER FREDERICK LANG.
Especial 10 the Evening star.l |

TRENTON. Sept. 17.-,Justice James
j. Bergen today granted a stay of SEN
tence to Frederick Lang. who was to
be hanged next Friday.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-18
While Sharpening Knives in the
White Factory Whirling Disc
Falls Apart.
HALF OF 1T RIPS HOLE
OVER EYE OF VICTIM
Albert Kubilis, II Years Old,
Was Engaged in the Trade
Only One Day.

Albert Subilis, II years old, of 200
Jefferson street. is dying in the City
Hospital, as a result of having been hit
in the head with piece of iron. which
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-18
RoYAL HUNGARIAN oRCHEsTRA.

The greatest hit at Koch's Hotel and Restau.
rait. sSi Broad street near City Hall. Lunch.
boo.; tabie d'hota dinner. s1.--Ady.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-18
Like u wounded Hawk.

After a most successful launching
Orville Wright sent the aeroplane to
a height of perhaps fifty feet. The en-
gine worked finely and the speed ap-
peared to be the greatest Wright ever
CONTINUED ON second Psge.)
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-18
THE BOYS THAT
FIGHT THE FLAMES

song hit of George M. Cohan's play,
"Fifty Miles From Boston," with
Saturdays EVENING STAR. Don't
miss it.
Evening journal., 1908-10-12
MISSION AT ST.
MARY'S CHURCH

The Redemptorist Fathers. OF Sara
toga. New York-Rev. Joseph Sholy
and Rev. Josepn ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
a mission at st. Mary's Church. N
Sixth and Pine streets, last evening
The mission this week is for married
women. and although in its h-ginning.
the results here have been satisfactory.
several women. non-Catholics having
accepted the faith The mission is to
last three weeks--this week for mar
ried women and widows; next week
for married men and vidowers, and rho
final week an appeal for righteous liv-
ing viii be made TO the young men and
women.
The e;%uent Father Sholye declares
the object of the missionary work Of
the Reaemptorist Fathers is a revival
of the faith and the urging and teach
ing Of the commandments 70 live up to
the doctrines of TIE church.
: The women of the parish, both
Catholic and non-Catholic are showing
a remarkable degree of interest in the
work Of the nissioners and the children
of Father Bradys parish are iocking
10 the services. for their benefit. at 5
a m and r. m.
Yesterday at and s m. and at the
$50 D. m. services .he-e was a largo
attendance of Catholics. several OF
whom desired 10 connect themselves
with the church.
The Redemptorist Priests are eloquent
men and the parishionors expect great
results from their visit.
Evening journal., 1908-10-12
BIG CROWD HEARS
MR.. FAIRBANKS
ViCe.PreSident Proudly Quotes
the Achievements Of Re-
publican administration
AT OPERA HOUSE RALLY

President Charles W. Fairbanks
was the central figure OF the nrst ma
tionally important gathering OF Repub-
licans in Delaware Of the campaign on
Saturday night. when he addressed an
audience that filled the Grand Opera
House TO its capacity.
Mr.. Bryan's complaint OF Delawarean
apathy was wholly refuted in me
presence OF the citys distinguished
visitor on Saturday evening. when dur
ing his address Of one hour ana a half
enthusiasm was unbounded Sharing
with Mr. Fairbanks tho honors OF the
occasion was Colonel W. II. Fairless. OF
Portsmouth, Va, labor unionisr.
whose charge that Mr. Bryan had made
70 him assertions equivalent to the IA
nous 'workingmen arc beggars" as
persion, was one OF the sensations OF
the evening.
Two thousand Republicans paraded
through the principal streets from tho
Young Mems Republican Club 20 the
Opera House prior to tho meeting. The
procession was led by the First m
fantry Band and nanlxed by the MIN
Creek Hundred Mounted Republican
Club, 100 strong. For the marchfnla
clubs the gallery in the Opera House
was reserved
Tasteful decorations with tho ma
uonal colors and flowers relieved the
monotony Of the stage setting. A pic
turo OF Mr.. Taft rested on an easel In
front OF the stage. Members OF tho
Young Mems Republican Club, who
acted as vice. presidents Of the meet
ing. occupied seats on the platform.
Among them wero Simeon S. Penno-
will Republican nominee for governor;
state Chairman T. Coleman dupont,
Herbert II. Ward. William H. Heald,
nominee for Congress: County Chair
man l.. Heisler Ball. Insurance Com
missioner DR.. George W. Marshall.
Frank II. Davis. nominee for attorney
general; City Solicitor Sylvester ID.
Townsend. Jr.. former Senator Anthony
Higgins. Magistrate Washington Hast
lngs. Edward G. BrRdford. Jr.. Arthur
w. Spruance and many other prom
nent Republicans.
General duPont's Guest.
Mr.. Fairbanks arrived IN Wilmington
about $50 o'clock and was driven to
CONTINUED on Second Page)
Evening journal., 1908-10-12
MAXINE ELLIOTT MAY
WE'D RICH MINER

By United Press Leased Special Wire.
RENO. New. oct 12-Beautifui Max
inc Elliott has been caught in the
matrimonial whirlpool that has for
months menaced the peace and quiev
of her former husband. Nat Goodwin.
and Edna Goodrich and. according to
report. will dash oil upon the troubled
waters by marrying Harry Mcmillan.
millionaire mine operator. former bus
ness associate Of the willy Nat and al
leked sutor for the hand Of Miss Good
rich.
When Mcmillan came East last sum-
mer to smooth out the persistent and
varied stories of his reported engage
ment 10 Miss Goodrioh he met Miss
Elliott The pair were seen together
MANY times in Broadway, and before
departing for the West Mcmillan de-
MED that he had ever thought of mar
rving the former leading woman in
Nat Goodwin's plays
Goodwin himself had allowed rimop
to connect his name with that of HIS
former leading lady and on accou1t OF
tho stories in circulation. MoNillan
closed his business relations with the
miner.
Evening journal., 1908-10-12
RUSH TO SEE
CHICAGO GAME
Huge Crowd Expected to
Witness Third Contest
OF the Series
BY United Press Leased sneoial Wire.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
CHICAGO. oct. Eat daylight to-day
the baseball fans began 10 line up in front
Of the box office at the West Side baseball
park, waiting for the sale of seats to be.
gin, president Murphy, of the Cubs an
nounced that there were still 1000 unsold
seats.
Clear weather is promised for this after
noon and another huge crowd is expected
to pack every seat in the park when the
third game OF the worlds series between
chieago and Detroit begins at p m,
That ticket spectators who expected a
rich harvest were hard hit yesterday,
was indicated to-day when. it was an
nounced that although the national com.
mission settled with the clubs for nearly
1000 tickets, the turnstiles at the park
showed only 1870 persons attended. The
spectators were evidently "stung'' for
about two thousand seats. representing
between 5000 and $1,000.
-Four straight" IS now the cry OF the
Cub fans. and Manager Frank Chance
to-day urged his men to put forth their
best efforts TO take this afternoons and
to-morrow's games. Chance expects TO
send Jack Pfeister. his star southpaw
against Detroit and he is anxious to re.
deem himself for his wildness in the cru
cial game with the Giants last week
Manager Jennings was undecided as TO
his choice Of pitchers stating that George
Mullin would probably be sent to the
mound. though he might change his mind
and use Willetts.
Evening journal., 1908-10-12
G0MPERS' new
LABOR APPEAL
By United Press Leased Special wire.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
WASHINGTON, oct. 12.--An appeal
20 labor 10 vote for Bryan was issued
today by President Gompers. OF the
Am erican Federation OF Labor IL says
in part:
"Despotic power under the ermine
Is as dangerous as despotic power
under the crown. To stay its progress
some remedy must be had. and We
therefore appealed TO the Republican
convention at Chicago. We asked for
bread and they showed us a whip. and
In order TO be certain that the whip
will be effectually used the Republi-
can party nominated as its standard
bearer. Mr William H. Taft. the origi-
nator and specific champion OF discre-
tionary government. that IS. govern
ment by Injunction In passing. / may
say that his nomination. under the
circumstances was logical. II would
have been impossible for the
party to find more effective represen-
tative Of its policy.
"Labors representatives then went
to the Democratic party. That party
made lahors contention its own. II
pledged its candidates for every Office
10 those remedies which labor had al
ready submitted to congress The
standard bearer Of the Democratic
party. Mr. William j. Bryan, entered
fully into the essence OF this struggle
and declared that the real issue in this
campaign is; Shall the people ruleg
The Republican party and its can
didate stand for unfolding U and fur
ther extending into our country a des-
potic government vested in the judi
ciary.
s"The Democratic party and its can
didate stand for government by law
vested in the people
AS an American citizen, In view
Of these facts, I have no choioe-I have
only duty.
Labor has been and will be accused
Of partisanship. but in performing a
solemn duty az this Tina in support
OF a political barty. labor does not be-
come partisan 70 a political party hat
partisan 10 a principle"
Evening journal., 1908-10-12
DISMISS CHARGE
AGAINST RILEY

George Riley was arraigned in City
Court this morning before Deputy
Judge Joslvn on a charge Of havinE
kent a disorderlY house hut the case
was dismissed. Mrs. Ella Buckley.
who lives in the same apartment hous.
at 40 East Second street testified THAI
Mrs Rilev came into her tenement sat
urdav night and said that her husband
was beating the children
Mrs. Buckley testified that Mrs
Riley ehowed signs of having been
drinking. Mrs. Buckley said she noti-
fed the police and Rllsy was placed
under arrest.
]. Frank Ball was attorney for Mr..
Riley The court said that because OF
the evidence given by Mrs Buckley
REGARDING the alleged improper treat
ment Of the children, Agent Stout
would be asked 10 investigate tho mat
ter. The court said that there was no
evidence TO show that the house was
disorderly and dismissed the charge.
Evening journal., 1908-10-12
PLANS FOR final
filter APPROVED
Water Commissioners will
Receive Proposals for Con-
StruCtiOn on November e

Tho water Commissioners this morn
ing approved plans and specifications
submitted by Chief Engineer kienle for
the final slow sand filtration plant on the
Weldin Farm and decided 70 advertise for
bids to he received on November %. The
action is the result Of an opinion sub
mitted by Herbert Ward and Victor
Wooley, special counsel, advising the CON-
missioners that It was within their author
ity to contract for the plant if the cost did
not exceed the amount Of the unissued
bonds of the $4,000 authorized.
The approval was not made without op-
position by Commissioner Knox who has
been inslstently against the project and
on both the resolution approving the plans
and specifications and on the other pro-
viding for the advertisement for bids his
vote was In the negative
Aren't you going to submit these plans
and specifications for the approval OF the
city solicitor" he asked, while Messrs
Shaw and Ford were bustling over sec.
onding and ayeing the resolutions. which
were presented by Mr.. Ford.
I'VE let Ward and Wooley tell us
whether we had to do that or not" re-
piled Mr.. Shaw.
Il move that these plans and specihca.
tions be submitted to the city solicitor for
approval" said Mr. Knox.
your motion is not seconded and IS
lost" declared Mr. Shaw after an interval
The specifications call for "the construc.
ton Of a covered slow sand filter Will
flter sand washing apparatus and other
appertenances. The contract viii be award
ed TO the best and lowest bidder" Bid.
ders viii be required TO submit bond
Of . per cent. Of their gross bid. Those
obtaining copies ol -, p.d.s and -pfcsn.
cations v-iu -'--s 7--o-'. s''
,hich is to be returned on the return .
the papers. ..~ s..4a.--..- ..-.- -e -~4-., q
at 1880 o'colck on Monday morning No
vember %.
Not the least interesting part Of ths
specifications is that requiring that the
contractor prefer local labor. This was
brought up by President Shaw, and th'
commissioners we're preparing 10 MAKE
such provision when Chief Engineer
llienle announced that it was airead,
noted in the Specifications.
The proposed plant VIII have two acre
Of filtration and viii have a capacity o
approximately 100000 gallons a day ]
will be situated on the Weidin farm alonl
side the reservoir. The water commission
ers have available s3l5.OoO for the plant.
Evening journal., 1908-10-12
HORSES ON THE
CANAL BRIDGE
Came Near Causing an Acct
dent on the Delaware
Railroad

A serious accident was narrowly
averted on the Delaware railroad at
the bridge which crosses the Delaware
and Chesapeake canal this morning.
The north bound train due In this city
shortly before Q o'clock came near be-
ing derailed at that point The pas
sengers were given "a severe jolt when
the train was suddenly brought 70 a
standstin and incidentally were given
a. bad fright
Two horses belonging 10 W. Elias
Hamilton. a farmer, near the canal. in
some manner got on the bridge and
one of them fell Between the ties.
where It was tightly wedged. The
other stood close by, but when the ap-
preaching train put in its appearance
he ran off the structure and safely
reached the other end.
The engineer saw the horse on the
bridge in time to bring his engine 10
a standstil by throwing on the brakes
hard. The locomotive when II stopped
was but a few feet from the horses
Passengers and farmers then got 10
work on the problem Of extricating the
horse and removing It from the bridge
No block and fall could be obtained but
boards and ropes were quickly brought Ia
the scene. BY hard work the horse was
pulled from between the ties and stood
upon IFS feet Boards were then laid along
the length II the bridge and after a bag
was tide over the animals head, II vas
lead of the structure
The train arrived in Wilmington more
than an hour late.
Evening journal., 1908-10-12
CONVENTION OF
SIGNAL MEN

The Signal Department Of the p, B.
and W. railroad Is interested 10 a great
degree in the coming convention of
signal men of more than national i'm
portance. which begins az the New
Willard Hotel, In Washington, to-
morrow.
Among the local men who will at
tend are W. J.. Smith. supervisor OF
signals. j. l. Harmstead assistant su-
pervisor Of the Delaware division: r.
p. Smith, assistant supervisor p. 3.
and w; James Harrington. automatic
repairman F., p. and w; Walter 7.
Fulmer inspector Of signals, y. ,B. and
W. and G Ton. foreman OF automatic
signals
Mr.. Fulmer will remain in Washing
ton for three days.
Tho program Of the first day is as
follows:
A. m. session 10 a. m. TO p. m.
=. m. session. p. m. 20 s 80 p. m.
Consideration OF minutes. presi.
dents address; report Of secretary.
treasurer: unfinished business and re-
ports OF special committees.
The special features OF the first da.
includes First. discussion Of constita
tional amendments; second, electri
interlocking switches third. mechani
cal interlocldng switches. and specia
discussions Of storage batteries. all b,
experts of international reputation.
There viii be a large and comprc.
hensive exhibit Of signal appliances
and delegates viii be present from a.
far away as China.
The convention will continue during
the week with a distinct program fol
each day.