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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-26
new RULES LAID
DOWN BY CIVIL
SERVICE BOARD
Minimum Weight for Policemen
AS Pounds and for Fire
men 1877 Pounds.

TRENTON, Sept. 26.-The rules
and regulations adopted by the Civil
Service Commissioners yesterday, pro-
viding standards for policemen and
firemen specify in part as follows.
Before admission to an examination
for the police or fire service each APP
plicant whose application has been ac-
cepted shall be aubjected TO medical
and physical tests having reference to
health conditions.
The minimum weight for policemen is
to be AS pounds and for fremen 1877
pounds.
For original entrance to the uni
formed police or fire services the mini
ii age limit is fixed at notices. than
twenty-one years, and the maximum
age limit at not more than thirty years
at the date of examination.
The mental tests shall embrace an
elementary knowledge of government,
information as to streets and localities,
writing from memory the substance of
communicated orders, and such other
elementary subjects as may be pre-
scribed.
A candidate to be eligible for appoint
lnent must obtain an average of not
less than 20 per cent. on the mental
tests and 10 per cent. IN physical devel-
opment and strength.
In a competition for promotion in the
police or fire service, the written ex-
animation shall cover the writing of a
report to a superior officer. knowledge
of the administration. organization and
discipline of the police or fire depart
ment. knowledge of the administrative
relations Of such department with other
branches of the city government,
knowledge of laws and ordinances re-
lating 20 police or fire duty, knowledge
and construction of departmental rules
and regulations, knowledge of the sim
pie rules of evidence.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-26
JERSEY TEACHERS
RETIREMENT FUND
/ PAID OUT $4,000
Receipts for 1908 Were $4,000
Above Income for Previ-
Gus Year.
ANNUAL CONVENTION ON
TENTH ANNIVERSARY
Meet in State House to Choose
Trustees-Plan to Improve
System.
Especial to the Evening star.I

TRENTON, Sept. 26,-The annua
convention of New Jersey teachers for
the election OF trustees for the Teach
ers' Retirement Fund of the State
opened today in the State House short
ly after o
The address of Miss Elizabeth A
Allen, of Hoboken, secretary of the
board, and her report for the fiscal
year, in part. follows:
For our retirement fund, the past
year was the most prosperous In Its
history. Its income jumped from s39,
600 in 1907 TO $56, 900 in 1908, while Its
dividends Gin the shape of annuities
paid rose from $500 in 1907 to $500
in 1903.
To-day we celebrate an anniversary.
In 1898, ten year ago. the Teachers
Retirement Fund paid its first benefits.
Starting with four modest, annulties,
the fund has increased its annual ben
eits and broadened the scope of its
educational and philanthropic useful
ness till there is not a county in New
Jersey that has not shared. its benefi-
cence.
1.-THE immediate problem before the
trustees is TO dispense money so that
the maximum amount Of relief may be
promptly afforded the teachers and the
schools.
The immediate problem before the
friends and members Of the fund is to
double, treble or quadruple the volun-
tary membership within the next three
months.
1.-THE time-limit for members to ac-
cept the act of 1907 and for teachers
employed in New Jersey prior to jan
uary l, 1908, expires ON New Years
Day. Much has been done by CORE
spondence: but the really effective
work is hat done 'face-to-face' and
in 'heart-to-heart' talks between
teacher and teacher"
The officers and trustees are: Pres
ident, Charles ]. Baxter, State super
intendent of public instructions; vice
president, William r. Coddington, OF
Plainfeld; treasurer, Daniel s. Voor-
hees, State treasurer; secretary, Miss
Elizabeth A. Allen, of Hoboken. Trus-
tees: Mrs. Isabel Craven, Of Salem;
Mrs. Georgia Beers Crater, of Newark;
Addison p. Rosenkrans, of Paterson;
DIR. Addison B. Poland, superintendent
of public schools, Newark; James E.
Bryan, superintendent of public
schools, Camden; Thomas NJ. White,
principal Charles Shelton School, Tren-
ton.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-26
SOLDIERS MONUMENT AT
FORT LEE is DEDICATED.
Governor Forts Address Princi-
pal Feature of Ceremony.

FORT LEE, Sept. 26.-At the dedi-
cation of the soldiers monument here
today the principal address was that
OF Governor Fort. Miss Grace Bur-
dette unveiled the monument and the
Fourth Regiment, New Jersey State
militia, attended.
in his address Governor Fort told Of
the disheartening period of the War oi
the Revolution, and of the events in
the early winter of 1II6, which tool
place at Fort Lee, which the shaft
commemorated. He concluded:
New Jersey is a patriotic State. Hei
people rejoice in every advance along
better lines in town, State and ma
ton. May this monument stand fol
centuries yet to some TO inspire, moi
only Jerseymen, but all who see IL
with greater love of country and great
er devotion to the ideals of our truly
representative form of. republican
government"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-26
ARRESTS EXCOP
BY HALT|NG HIM
WITH BULLETS
Ward Said to Have Struck
Pedestrian Because He
Couldn't Furnish Match.

Edward Ward. p years old, of 361
Runyon street, at one time a policeman,
and more recently a special policeman.
was arraigned in the Fourth Precinct
Police Court today on a charge of as
sault and battery. and was held
in default of $1,000 bail for the grand
jury. Julius Braun. a laborer. 40 years
old, of 449 South Twelfth street, the
complainant, said he was on his way
home late last night when he was
stopped at South Twelfth street and
Sixteenth avenue by Ward. He was
unable to furnish Ward with a match
and was punched in the jaw. he de-
clared. Policeman Seigel caught Ward
after firing several shots in the air, but
q companion escaped.
Ward attempted to have his case
disposed of before Judge Herr. but the
latter said ii was too serious. A charge
of conspiracy Is still pending against
Ward.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-26
FORESEES
LANDSLIDE FOR
THE DEMOCRATS


We pay no attention, when, for pur-
poses of Misrepresentation. they some-
times say that because some Demo-
Gratis were at one time or another op-
posed to the nomination Of Mr.. Bryan,
that, therefore, such Democrats cannot
now be sincere in their support Of this
great man and the Democratic party.
No Doubt of Bryan's Qualities.
"To them we can only commend a
more careful study of Mr.. Bryan and
the principles he so ably advocates.
To me it seems that no man can spend
a few hours in the company of this
great leader but must at once become
convinced of his craftsmanship, his
leadership and his patriotism.
ITO know Mr.. Bryan is to become q
friend of his; to hear his speeches Is to
become his follower, with the full con-
viction that the %grandest thing the
American people can do is to elect him
their President.
For myself, I can frankly say to you
that l bow to the brilliancy, the ability,
the craftsmanship, the charming per-
sonality and intense patriotism of Mr..
Bryan, and that / believe his election
to the presidency will mean the open
ing up of a new era of prosperity and
happiness for h people.
"We are now practically at the open
ing Of our campaign in this State. We
find on all sides that men who have
heretofore been lukewarm in h sup
port of the Democratic ticket are this
year with us heart and soul.
"From all trades and lines of busi-
ness we hear tha men who were for
merly afraid of Mr.. Bryan now realize
that his election would be a benefit to
the nation. We hear this not only in
our own State, but throughout thu
country.
with Mr.. Bryan we find that it is
the golden rule and not the big stick
which is promised to the American
people, and that with him a Square
deal means fair play without favorit'
ism. > B
1T means to my mind that we are
on the verge of a political landslide ane
that the Democratic party. is going to
win in State and nation.
81 believe thai Mr.. Bryan is going
to be elected.
has a. vital duty to perform this year
He should do his utmost to aid in
bringing about the great victory which
1 predict.
ITO you gentlemen of the press be-
longs the work of informing the peo
pie of the great issues before us. Lei
me assure you that the State commit
tee is fully confident that you will per-
form your part of the common duty
effectively and we'll"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-26
LEM LENAPE CLUB WILL
SUPPORT PARTY NOMINEES,
Mention of Harrigan's Name
Brings Down the House.

Resolutions pledging support to Dem
ocratic nominees at the coming cleo
tons were adopted by the Leni Lenape
Club last night. Among the speakers
we're City Counsel James r. Nugent
and Judge David r. Howell, of the
First Criminal Court. The excise ques-
ton was among the subjects discussed.
Judge Howell made an earnest plea
for harmony, and paid a warm tribute
to William Jennings Bryan. Addresses
were also made by Timothy Foyle.
, candidate for county supervisor. and hy
J. Randolph Woodruff. During the eve
ming a telegram received from William
Harrigan expressed his regrets at not
being able to attend. and the name of
the nominee for the shrievalty was
greeted with applause.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-26
RICH RAFFLES
STOLEANDB BURNED,
SAY THE POLICE
TzgTyEl
Herbert B. Clark, a Social Leader
of Pougflkeepsie, Is I'M
-. zmsa DEF, Arrest gaos
-, -. -g =
NIGHT CAROUSALS
VI NS WITH YOUNG MEN
- ~ y-~
Remarkable Double Life Charged
When Warrant
Served:
rs N4re sr~sa~ts<-@-~~~
o. &FN EFHN ~

| POUGHKEEPSIE, ~. Y, Sept Co
excellent social positioBsis locked in
the Poughkeepsie jail today on a charge
of burglary and arson.
Although Clark denies his guilt. three
other prisoners have confessed 10
crimes committed and implicated Clark
with them. He was arrested by Sheriff
Bob" Chanler while strolling about his
$50, 900 estate with his wife, mother and
little son.
According to the police, Clark has
been leading a remarkable double life.
By day he was the idle gentleman of
when night came on he turned thief.
using the i~ncendiary's torch to hide his
crimes.
Clark is charged with having roobed
and set fire to Robert F. H~untington's
residence on the night of February l
last.
Clark, his wife, baby and mother
were on the closely-cropped lawn when
the sheriff's party arrived.
Clark turned pale, recled and fell I'M
conscious when the warrant charging
robbery and arson was served on him.
A woman's jealousy revealed Clark
alleged double life. Prisoners with him
are Azel Ellsworth, Roy Travers and
his brother, Sterling Travers.
Ellsworth's wife. resenting his atten-
tions to another woman, made certain
| statements to the authorities.
Ellsworth confessed, Chief McCabe
says, that Clark persuaded him and
Sterling Travers to go to the Hunting
ton mansion. They entered through a
window. Clark poured oil over some
rugs. At his bidding, Ellsworth touched
a match to them.
The youths add that Clark often in
vited them and other young men from
neighboring estates to join him in mid
night c%arousals, he supplying the
liquor.
The police have found a lot OF stolen
property at Clark's place. A Toulouse
of Clark's was burned recently under
mysterious circumstances. This con-
tanned the product of some of the burg
larles with which he is charged, it is
suspected.
The man so strangely accused Is q
son of L.. c.. Clark, a wealthy grF
operator, of New York city.
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ARREST HUDSON PRINTERS
FOR POLITICAL CIRCULARS.
Compton and Marks Describe
Man Who Ordered Them,
Especial to the Evening Star. !


HACKENSACK, Sept. Discharged
with printing a libelous circular which
vas sent broadcast through the mails
over Bergen county on the eve of the
primaries, John L. Compton and Jo-
seph M. Marks, of Jersey City, print
ers. are held in 81, 900 bail for the grand
jury here. They were arrested by De
tective Blauvelt early today. They de-
clared that they had printed thousands
of the circulars for a customer, who
took them away. His name, they said,
they could not recall, but they were
certain they could identify him An
effort to locate the man Is being made,
a good description having been fur
nished.
The offending circular was anon4
nous and attacked the records of SCI
tor Wakelee, County Clerk RAMSEY az
Prosecutor Rooster.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-26
is LITTLE JOEY" COIN
YOUR WANDERING KIDDlE?
Police Pick Up Child Who Still
Clings to Hebrew PrayerbO0k.

Tightly clutehine two Hebrew books
of prayer, a 3-year-old boy was found
wandering around the eastern section
of the city by Policeman John Lee, of
the Third Precinct. this afternoon. He
was frightened and when asked his
name lisped Joey Conn" AS far as
could be mace out. he lives at 20 Rut-
gers street. The police will hold him
for his parents appearance.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-26
THREE PARACHUTES USED
IN BALLOONIST'S STUNT,

A triple parachute drop from a bal
loon will be the feature attraction at
Hillside Pleasure Park tomorrow
afternoon. An %aeronaut will ascend to
a height of several thousand feet and
cut loose from the big bag with a
parachute. After sailing a short dis
lance earthwafd with this he will aban-
don 1t for a second umbrella-like device.
Before reaching the ground q third
leap through the air will be made. To
add to the spectacular effect of the
drops the p~arachutes used will be red,
white n blue. The triple drop is a
sensational stunt. replete with dangers,
and is seldom seen hereabouts.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-26
PRACTICAL JOKER
LEADS POLICE ON
MURDER CHASE
John Miller's Peculiar Sense OF
HumOr Costs Him Jail =
Term.

Murder, Murder. Police" cried
John Miller, "a years old, of 20 Jabez
street. rushing into the Third Precinct
Police Station late yesterday.
Miller was out of breath, and with
tears trickling from his eyes he told a
pitiful story of how he had seen two
stylishly dressed women running along
the Passaic and Wayerly Branch of the
Pennsylvania railroad and across the
Triber farm, carrying a bundle, which
they threw in the bushes. He said that
he and John Epling followed the
women, who had run away after dis
posing of their bundle. and in the weeds
he said he found a little baby girl, APP
parently two years old, badly mangled.
Miller declared that Epling told him
to beat it," that he would bury the
body. Ie said that he was frightenJ
and ran away.
Plainclothesman BreX and Patrolman
Alexander went with Miller to the Tri-
Der farm. No trace of a child could be
found, so he led the officers on across
adjoining fields until they were on the
borders of Elizabeth. 1t was a chase
lasting for miles. q.
rs this a joke?" finally asked the
weary policemen.
Cant you take a joke?" said Miller.
IL just wanted to have some fun with
YOU
"You like jokes?" said Brex, address,
ing Miller.
Yes
"Well, come along with me then"
said Brex, and he tool the man to the
station house. Today Miller was fined
S.. Not having the money, he was sent
to Jail.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-26
BRYAN BUSY WITH REPLY
TO PRESIDENT ON HASKELL

HARVARD JUNCTION, ILL.,, Sept.
26.-Actual preparation of his reply to
President Roosevelt's letter regarding
the charges against Governor Haskell
vas begun by William ]. Bryan today
on his journey from Chicago to Madi-
son. As, yet Mr.. Bryan is unable to
state when the reply will De completed.
He positively refuses to discuss the
Haskell cease. THE resignation was
not addressed to me-" he said. THE
question of its acceptance and of a
successor lies with Mr., Mack Bryan'a
first speech of the day~was at Wood
stock, III. He will speak in Madison,
Wis, tonight. "Ar t2s
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-26
SUICIDE AT Is, DIES sva
in SWEETHEART'S ARMS.

PHILADELPHIA. Sept. 2e.-Horace
j. Ray, Is, committed suicide by shoot
ing himself here in the presence of 15-
year-old Florence MARSHALL his school,
siffs sweetheart bscanse2 he had been
forbidden paying, attention 10 her to
the neglect of HIS Studies. He bade her
good by, telling her he could not live
without hersand Intended to end it all.
and drew a revofveg and attempted to
shoot hiInseif. The Elrl struggled to
keep him from injuring himself. He
readjustedf the pistoi Uand ifas3the girl
,fqushtstqi get it sh9thimsslfosHe died
la her arms. : nanfaIn anfrtta
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-26
PUT OFF TRAIN,
LAY UNCONSCIOUS
HOURS IN DITCH
Newark Men Attempted to Ride
from Trenton junction
on a Freight.
-
BRAKEMAN FORCED
THEM TO GET OFF
Both Victims in the German
Hospital, Each in Serious
Condition.

After lying unconscious in a ditch all
night, as the result of a fall from a
freight. train. Frederick Zeigler, of 627
South Thirteenth street, and Louis
Wagner, of 10 Stirling street, both
metal workers. were discovered today
and taken to the German Hospital, each
in a serious condition.
The men had been working In Ewing
for the past week and decided to go
to Trenton Junction last night for
recreation. They missed the last pass
enger train for the return and jumped
on a freight train.
A brakeman put them off by force.
They fell from the trestle over which
the train was passing at the time into
a ditch half filed with water, where
they lay unconscious until discovered
by leporers today.
A physician was called, and under
his. treatment the men recovered con-
sclousness long enough to give their
names and thai OF their employers. the
Newark Cornice. and Skylight Com
pany, which was notified of the acci-
dent. Word was sent to put the men
on a train for Newark.
Arriving in this city, the injured men
were transferred to the German Hos
pital, where it was found that Zeigler
was suffering from a fractured jaw,
internal injuries and a possible fracture
of the skull. Wagner has a broken
arm and severe contusions of the face
and head.
Mr.. Zeigler's younger brother arrived
here from a three-year sojourn in the
West this afternoon. a sister is one
of the nurses at the German Hospital.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-26
MORGAN PARTNER DROPS DEAD.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 26.-The
death from apopleXy of James w. Paul,
banker and financier, of the firm of
DreXel & Co.. Philadelphia; j. p. Nor
gan & Co., New York, and Morgan,
Harjes Company. of Paris. was re-
ported here from Hot Springs, Va, hav-
ing been stricken at 5 o'clock last night.
He was 81 years old. He leaves three
children, Mrs. Paul penckia Ellis, OF
his city; Anthony j. Drexel Paul and
Mary Astor Paul. Two brothers, Frank
w. Paul and Lawrence r. Paul, also
survive. A sister was Mrs. William
Waldorf Aston.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-26
WIFE SLOW WITH DINNER,
HE HIT HER, SHE SAYS.
Michael Snyder Held for Fur=
Their Hearing.

/ Charged with assault and battery,
Michael Snyder, 36 years old, of 81
Adams street, was arraigned in the
Third Precinct court today. His wife,
who appeared against him, said that
he came home last night intoxicated,
and because his dinner was not quite
ready struck her about the head and
face. She said he did not support the
family and that she has to work to
keep h home going. Snyder was held
for a further hearing on Monday morn
ing.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-26
CHOLERA STOPS WELCOME
TO FLEET IN MANILA.

MANILA, Sept, 2S.-The formal vel
come to the battleships Of the Ameri-
can fleet has been postponed on ac-
count of the presence of cholera in this
city. The committees i'm charge of the
reception. after aFconferencc with Gov
ernor- General Smith and prominen,
business rneng today decided that it
would be best to cancel ~an prepara-
lions for the celebratfonr ansifsthe feet
returns from Japan in November. In
honor Of the fleets presence. however.
1t was concluded to carry out the
watsr parade on the dax Of arrival
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-26
WOMAN SCREAMS AT
FOURTH PRECINCT JUDGE.
."pll Go to the Grand Jury
/ Cries Mrs. Trembly.

Mrs. Benjamin Trembly, of SO Sunset
avenue. appeared In the Fourth Pre-
, cinct Police Court to prefer a charge
against Constantine Maccia, of IL
Brookdale Mrs. Trembly was
injured by Maccia on the night of Sep
TENDER s when he fired some buckshot
ut several persons stealing vegetables
from his farm adjoining his home
Mrs. Trembly was crossing the lot al
the time.
While Judge Herr was hearing the
case today she became excited ano
cried: I'll go before the grand jury
The court told Mrs. Trembly that she
had better do so. Maccia made nc
accusation against Mrs. Trembly.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-26
DEAD" MAN SAYS,
"rM ALIVE AND WELL
Maurice Flynn Also Denies Be-
ing in New York.

1t was reported yesterday in n of
the local papers that Maurice Flynn, a
wealthy contractor of the I%ronbound
District, had died Thursday night in a
lodging house in New York. When an
EVENING STAR representative called
at the Flynn home today, at Al Monroe
street, Flynn was very much alive, and
said he had not been to New York
city for several months. and that he is
not ready to die just yet.
Flynn was one of the pioneers in the
Ironbound District. He engaged in the
contracting business there when quite
young, and built up a large business.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-26
MRS. CATHARINE VAUGHN.

Mrs. Catharine Vaughn, II years old.
died at her home. Grafton street and
Delavan avenue, yesterday. Mrs.
Vaughn was born in New York city,
and had been a resident of this city for
forty years. The funeral will be con-
Quoted at her home tomorrow afternoon
at 5 o'clock, the Rev. Henry Merle Mel
len officiating. The interment will take
place Monday morning at the con-
ve%nience of the family in Greenwood
Cemetery, Brooklyn.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-26
SENT TO JAIL FOR
BREAKING INTO CAR.

Michael Zenieh. "a years old, of JEFF
ferson and Chestnut streets, was today
arraigned in the Third Precsnct Police
Court on a charge of larceny. preferred
by John Finlay. a special policeman OF
the Lehigh Valley Railroad, Ffnlay al
legged that Zenieh had broken open the
door of a freight car and carried away
a box of macaroni. Zenieh said he
was guilty and was committed to jail
in default Of $500 ball to await the ac-
,tion Of the Grand Jury. e.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-26
WITH PASSENGER, WILBUR
WRIGHT FLIES 9 MINUTES,

LIE MANS, Sept. 26.-Wilbur Wright,
the American aeroplanist, made the
longest flight last night on the field OF
Auvours he yet had made with a pas
senger, remaining in the ali. 3 minutes
10 ID seconds at a height of fifty feet,
With him was the aeroplanist, Paul
Zens. Previous to this flight Wright
sailed about the field for 5 minutes
~ lis seconds at a height of sixty feet,
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-26
EDWARD N. wALDRoN GOES WEST.

Edward M. Waidron, the Newark
builder, left this city yesterday after
noon for Manhattan, Kan, where he
will join his wife, who has been visit
ing relatives there during the summer.
They will both go to Colorado Springs
and will remain until October Is. next,
when Mr.. Waldron will return to New
ark,
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FUNERAL OF DR.. BRADIN.

DIR. Edward De Laneey Bradin, who
died at his home. 272 Broad street, this
city. last Thursday, was buried today
at his old homo, in Salem. this State.
Funeral services were held last night
at his Newark home, the Rev. DR..
Thomas l.. Upton, assistant rector of
Trinity Episcopal Church, officiating.