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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
A CCRKER,'
ROOSEVELT TELLS
SENATOR COLBY
tcoutinucd from FIRST pase.)

New Jersey has always been fortu-
nate in having been in line with the
winning candidate in the past, and 1t
Is hardly to be expected that the Re
publican leaders will rave the delegates
at the Chicago convention support
some candidate who viii not get the
nomination. Ii the delegates do not go
instructed for Taft, it is expected that
they will go unpledged, but with the
understanding that their votes will be
cast for Taft at the proper time
Lion of the Occasion.
The Governor has been quite a lion
since he has been here, MIR. and Mrs.
Fort were guests of the President at a
dinner in the White House last night,
after the Governor had paid his re-
spects TO Speaker Cannon and Vice
President Fairbanks and the New Jer-
sey Senators.
The dinner was exclusively a social
affair, and the full list of guests, be-
sides Governor and Mrs. Fort, ollows:
The German ambassador n Baroness
Won Sternburg, Senator and Mrs,
Crane. Senator and Mrs. Warner, Rep
resentative and Mrs. Hepburn, Repre-
sentative and Mrs. Townsend, Repre-
sentative and Mrs. Cochran, Repre-
sentative and Mrs. Washburn, Benito
Legarda, Pablo ocampo Deleon, Pro-
fessor and Mrs. Rudolf Leonhard, Mr..
and Mrs. Robert e. Peary, DIR. II
Mrs. Nicholas Murray Butler, former
Governor and Mrs. John L. Bates,
Everett Colby. Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas
Robinson, Mr.. and Mrs. B~randagee.
Mrs. James Hobart Mckee. Mrs. Bow
ditch. Mrs. Frank Taylor Evans. Miss
Christine Roosevelt, Miss Hagner.
James Speyer and Captain Mccoy.
The President and Mrs. Roosevelt
received the guests in the blue room,
Mrs. Roosevelt wearing a gown of yell
low satin trimmed with white lace.
After dinner the guests We're enter
tanned by Miss Beatrice Herford, who
was heard in several monologues.
Roosevelt Likes Fort.
Senator Colby, before leaving for
home last night, said thai the only
mention he had heard about New Jer-
sey was as he was bidding the Presi-
lent good night. When MI. Roosevelt
said to him. Senator, Governor Fort
is a corker.''
With Representative Parker, of New
ark, and Representative Howell, of New
Brunswick. he called on Speaker Can
non, and had a talk with him. He also
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
WEARY Of LIFE,
WOMAN WALKS
TRACKS TO ENDIT
Policemen Find Rose Knapp on
Elevated Structure of the
Pennsylvania Railroad.

While the storm of yesterday after
noon was at its height a mi who
today gave her name as Rose Knapp,
and said she had no home, was seen
to stagger out on the elevated tracks
of the Pennsylvania Railroad at Mar
ket street and start toward the south
ern section of the city. While 1t was
evident that she did not know what
she was doing, or her danger, no one
of the many, employees at the station
made n attempt to stop her prog
ress.
1t was not until she had reached
Green street. several blocks from her
starting point, that she was appre-
hended by Policemen Mcclure and
Crowley.
II am tired Of living and want TO
die" she said. The policemen took her
to the First Precinct station. This
morning she pleaded again thdh she
was tired of living, but Judge Hbwell
gave her some good advice an 5 inn
posed a fine of SO.
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called on William ]. Browning, OF
Camden, the chief clerk of the House.
Later in the day he went over to
the Senate and paid his respects to
the yice-President, and called on the
New Jersey Senators, Kean and
Briggs.
The Governor evidently enjoyed his
conference with the President, al
though he will not give n intirna-
ton as to what topics We're discussed
by them.
He refused TO discuss his candidacy.
II w New Jersey three years serv-
ice" he said. Just now l am deeply
interested in a number of matters
which appear to be of great import
ance to the people of the State"
Does this mean that you will not
accept the vice-presidential nominal
ton, but serve out your term as Gov
ernor?" he was asked.
ut means nothing" l~aughingly re-
piled the Governor.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
FROM THE
PASSA|C, F0RGETS
HIS ICY PLUNGE
Had Shouted That He Had a Cali
from Heavens Held for
Examination.

Joseph Repka. who was rescued from
the Passaic River last night by Cap
tain Alvin Brown, of a passing tug
boat, when arraigned before Judge
Howell in the Third Criminal Court to-
day upon a charge of attempted
suicide. declared he remembered moth
ing of the occurrence.
II must have been pushed into the
river" he told the court.
According to the police. Repka, who
is 26 years old and lives at Ga Adams
street, left home yesterday about z
a. m. to search for employment. He
had been drinking when he wandered
to the Commercial wharf, and, shout
ing, 1--WE a. call from heaven" leaped
into the river. His rescue promptly
followed.
Judge Howell remanded him for fur
Their examination.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
KILLED GIRL AND
AFTER 8 YEARS,
TRIAL BEGINS
MotOrman Leary Faces Man
slaughter Charge Before Judge
Ten Eyck and Jury.
WINIFRED SANDERS, AGED
Z, WAS THE VICTIM
Witness Declares Today lie Was
Speeding Car When the
Child Was Struck.

Manslaughter was the charge on
which Daniel Leary. a motorman In
the employ of the North Jersey Street
Railway Company, was placed on trial
before Judge Ten Eyck and a jury in
the Court of Quarter Sessions today.
His victim was 7%-year-old Winifred
l. Sanders. who got in the way OF the
on-rushing car at Washington avenue
and Cleveland street, Belleville. De-
oember 20, 1904.
The trial for various reasons, had
been postponed three times, and Leary
vas finally called to account today. he
appeared to take the situation with
much gravity, and sat next to Howard
MacSherry, his counsel.
Assistant Prosecutor Wilbur A. Mott
opened the case, and detailed the story
Of the accident. saying that the car,
before the little INT was struck and
killed. was going at such a rapid rate
Of speed that the passengers stood ana
were much frightened.
why" exclaimed Mr.. Mott, the
car was running at such q high rate
Of speed and with such velocity when
It struck the child that it ran rs to 100
feet before it could be stopped after
hitting her
Mrs. Mary Pope, of this city. was
the first witness. she swore that
she was extremely nervous as soon
as she boarded the car. because 1t was
running so fast. She was in constant
e of accidents, she said, and wit
messed the hitting of the child.
'NIy God! My God.' l exclaimed,
''ie's Killed the child!' witness testified
she said at the time.
In her opinion, the rate of the speed
of this car was much greater than
those on which she ordinarily rode.
was it going a mile d minute she
was asked. on cross-examination.
"Not necessarily quite as fast as
ihat,r was the answer. ut was going
as fast as a train. It was going down
grade on a wet track. like tho wind
Mrs. Pope was about to volunteer
some information when Mr.. MacSherry
said, %gallantly:
Pardon me! Ordinarily | like to
talk 10 ladies', but not just at present"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
FEARING ROGUES'
GALLERY, SNOW
DELAYS RETURN
Friends Of Former Telephone
Co. Treasurer, However,
Dicker for His Appearance.

Fearing lest he shall be measured
and photographed by the police. Henry
Sanger Snow, formerly treasurer of the
New York and New Jersey Telephone
Company and treasurer of the EN-
ployees' Mutual Benefit Association, Of
which there are two hundred members
in Newark and North Jersey, Is now
negotiating with the New York police
for a return home.
Snow has been missing from Brook
Ign since indictments charging him
with the larceny of $4,000 from the
telephone company were returned
against him by the Kings County
Grand Jury.
Snow is expected to surrender today
or tomorrow. His friends conferred
with District Attorney Clarke, of
Brooklyn. today. and the only point
over which there was a hitch was the
amount of bail required.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
ST. JOHNS DRAMATIC SOCIETY
TO PRESENT NORTHERN LIGHTS

~oLLowING closely the historic traditions o. amateur dramatic life in
N 81. Johns Roman Catholic parish Orange, st. Johns Dramatic So
ciety will present On Saturday afternoe~ and night tin Columbus Hall
White and Chapel streets, Orange, the military drama, Northern Lights,
The young people have beer faithfully rehearsing the play, m Manager
Joseph f. Gasner, who has been directing the entertainments at the theatre
a performance that will please. There viii be an especial arrange
whereby scenic and other stage effects will be in keeping with the x
In addition to the performance this week the society is arranging for
future productions OF merit n the series of entertainments The uext n
deavor will be "Garry Owen" a stirring Irish drama, that is scheduled for
St Patick's Day
Dramatics have always been popular 1T ST. Johns, and the history of the
Catholic societies connected with the parish has been a series Of dramatic
exploits that won fame for the participants. The older men and women
nave stepped aside n the younger foks in their places are making great
efforts % equal the brilance of the past societies.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
HAT FUZZ ABLAZE.
Five Companies Called, but Their
Services Were Not Needed.

An alarm Of fire from ]. Rummeii
& Co.'s hat shop, Pennington and Daw-
son streets, about 9 o'clock this morn
ing sent Engine companies Nos. 3, .,
10 and IA and Truck No. 4 to the place.
The fire was subdued before they ar
rived.
The blaze was caused by a journal
on some shafting getting ~overheated
and setting fire to the fuzz from the
hats along the ceiling. This caused a
flash of flame. not enough to scorch
the woodwork, but deemed sufficient
to cause an alarm.
After the journal had been cooled OF
with water and then reoiled work was
resumed again. There was no damage,
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
WIFE DIDN'T GET
BREAKFAST ONCE,
HUSBAND SAYS
Up to Him to Wash and Dress
the Children, and, My!
Such Abuse.
PATIENCE WORN OUT,
HE TOOK TO DRINK
Christie Finally Said He'd Pat
Her on Ice and Make Her
Eat SnOwballs.,

MY wife says 1 haven't bought her
a new dress for eight years? Well, I
have had to get up and cook my own
breakfast ever since | was married,
and sometimes my dinner, too. <Be-
sides, l paid the gas bill, the rent, the
grocery bill and her beer bill.
"She would call me a liar, a loafer, a
drunkard and a murderer. She went
through my clothes when I slept and
took all my money. She told me she
wished ] was dead, and she made my
home a hell-that's why I took to
drink
William II. Christie, defendant in a
suit for separate maintenance, in these
words told Vice Chancellor Emery this
morning his side of the tale of do
nestle discord which has reigned in
his home. he says, since he was mar
ried. in August, 1900,
FaIseIy Accused, He says
Mrs. Hattie Christie, of 56S Fifteenth
avenue. plaintiff in the suit, listened
impatiently to the recital of her hus-
bands woes, and turned to her lawyer
and whispered when the testimony
seemed to be damaging to her.
Christie denied his wife's testimony
in toto, d~enouncing 1t as ''unquallhedly
false with one exception.
would Let Her Eat SnOwbaiIs.
Ibid you ever tell you wife that you
would put her on ice this winter and
that she and the children would have
to eat snowballs. as she testified yes.
terday?'' he was asked.
yes; bnt on great p~rovocation. She
wanted me to buy diamonds for heT
and send her down to Asbufy Park
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Doctor saw Him wash DISHES.
CALLS NINE-HOUR LAW
BANE TO COMMUTERS,

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2o.-The Wa
bash Railroad has asked the Interstate
Commerce Commission for an extension
Of the time Of putting in effect the nine
hour law-which applies TO railway en-
trains. II is declared hat unless the
order Of extension is made either BY the
commission or by Congress. the only al
tentative win be the closing Of a large
number Of stations, affecting thousands
Of commuters.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
LEAP FROM WINDOW TO
CHEAT DEATH BY FIRE.
[speeial b the Eyening star.!

MT. HOLLY, Feb. 2O.-Mrs. William
Powell and child received injuries early
this morning by jumping out of a
~second-story window in their night
clothes to escape being burned to
death. on the Josephus Sooy farm at
Red Lion.
The father and another son made
their way to a rear shed and jumped
to the ground. The house and its con-
tents were entirely consumed.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
FORFEITS $500 BAIL.
Samuel PearIman Fails to AM
sWer DisOrderIy House Charge.

AS Samuel Pearlman failed to appear
In the Court of Quarter Sessions before
Judge Ten Eyck and a jury today. to
stand trial on a charge of running a
disorderly house in Montgomery street,
September J. last. his bail in $500 was
ordered forfeited.
Harry Lefkowitz is the bondsman.
Fearlman was caught in Police Captain
Oscar VogeIs vice dragnet.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
ACADEMY ALUMNI DINNER.

The speakers at the dinner of the
Newark Academy Alumni Association,
which is to be held at Davis's February
2S. will be Professor John Grier Hibben,
of Princeton; the Rev. Dr.. William M.
Lawrence, of Orange; Sheriff Frank IL
Sommer and George w. Tomkins. This
insures an unusually interesting set OF
speeches.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
ACTOR STRICKEN ON STAGE.

Frank Hawley, an actor who is nov
appearing at Proctor's In the one-act
sketch, 1.-THE Bandit" had a heart at
tack while playing yesterday and fell
to the stage. Mrs. Hawley, who enacts
the role of Frances Haight, signalled
for O quick curtain. Hawley was able
to play at the evening performance.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
MURDERED MANS
BODY FOUND IN
TWO PACKAGES
Head, Arms and Legs Severed
srom Body OF Unidentified
Victim.

NEW YORK, Feb. 20.-Two packages
containing the body of a d~isnembered
man were found at Rutland road and
Fifty-eighth street, Brooklyn, today.
In one package was the head and
torso. In the other the arms and legs.
The victim is supposed to hav been
an italian. thus far unidentified.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
PROMISES FEW ATTORNEYS,
BUT MORE COUNSELORS.
[speeIal % the Evening SAL

TRENTON, Feb. 2o.-When the state
Board OF Bar Examiners met today
they found awaiting them hfty-three
applicants for counsellor licenses and
fifty-seven for attorneys licenses.
The attorneys class is somewhat
larger than the usual number. but the
counseilors' class is twice as large as
That OF any class that has ever applied
for licenses.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
WEATHER. INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK. Feb. 20.-Local fore
castt Generally fair and colder tonight;
Friday fair: temperature Friday morn
ing (about is degrees; brisk northwest
to west winds.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 20,--Forecast
for New Jersey: Fair: much colder TO-
night; Friday fair: fresh to brisk
northwest winds, becoming variable.
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0iAC Roia pCbIiL NOoAA NAAAhAA oAN '0O
rich mans wife"
He Taught Children to Pray.
"Who taught our two children TO
pray?' asked Edward P. Johnson,
Christie's lawyer.
81 did" replied Christie. MY wife
didn't believe in praying. When ]
would kneel down to pray with The
children she would spin around behind
us like a maniac.
81 had to wash and dress the chill
dren, too" he continued, for she never
did"
Thought Husband Too OLD.
Christie testified that his wife often
spoke of getting a younger man. AMI
finally. on September p, after a dis
possess notice had been served by the
landlord, she left. with all the furni-
ture, for parts unknown.
Mrs. Christie had her husband arrest
ed on January 8 for abandonment and
non-support. He was arrested in New
York and brought back to Newark, and
in default of $1,000 bail lodged i'll the
County Jail. Christie explained this by
saying that he had not deserted his
wife, but was trying to get work at
the time of his arrest.
well, you have had considerable
trouble in your married life, haven
your observed Mr.. Johnson.
II should say that ] have was
Christie's reply.
On cross-examination Christie said
that when his wife left him he made
no attempt to find her, although he
wanted to see the children. He didn't
mind her leaving, he said, but wanted
the children.
Doctor Saw Him Wash Dishes.
DIR. Herman Brentl, of 1SS West
Eighty-second street, New York, testi-
fled that Christie had been very atfec-
Tomato toward his family. II have
seen him wash the dishes and do the
laundry work, besides cooking meals
Mrs. Christie tried to pick a quarrel
with me, but / withdrew
Henry Kline, the former landlord OF
the Christies, and Mrs. Rohmant. a
mutual acquaintance, of o West 18th
street, New York. testified that the
couple had many quarrels.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
INJURED BY FALL ON ICE.

Carl Bckert, Ss years old, of III Mag
nolia street, fell on the ice i'm the West
Newark freight yard, Eighteenth and
Jeliff last night. when tak-
ing a short cut to his home. He In
Jured his right leg and a taken to
his home in the police ambulance.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
Believes Even Divorce from
Evelyn Would Not Restrain
Millionaire Pittsburger.
SLEUTHS TO LOOK OUT
FOR YOUNG WIFE'S SAFETY
Said Elder Mrs. Thaw Would
Hire Them and Pay Former
Model $4,000 Yearly.
fspecIa. to the Evening start

NEW YORK, Feb. 20.-Harry Thaw
may have to remain in a. sanatorium
for the insane for the remainder of his
life. Even though an annulment of his
marriage is secured through the infiu-
ence of his mother. Mrs. William Thaw,
she has determined that it is best to
have her son restrained from n
further possible violent outbreaks. She
is convinced hat he is irresponsible.
She will have him removed to a private
institution whenever he is released
from Matteawan.
The elder Mrs. Thaw is also deter
mined TO obtain an annulment of her
sons marriage to Evelyn Nesbit Thaw.
Today A. Russell Peabody and Daniel
O'Reilly went to Matteawan in an en-
deayor to persuade Thaw to consent to
a dissolution of his marriage. Peabody
went as his mothers representative
and O'Reilly as counsel for Evelyn.
$4,000 IN Year for Evelyn.
Mrs. William Thaw is SO determined
to force Evelyn out of her family hat
she has already agreed. it is reported,
to give her an annuity of 10000 for life,
supply INO dClCCIiNSo W 6boio iOA
from her husband for the next two
years and G agree that she may
marry again if Evelyn so desires. The
only stipulation the elder makes
is that Thaw's wife must never appear
again upon the stage.
Mrs. William Thaw has already de-
manded that proceedings be imme-
dtately begun in the Pennsylvania
courts for an annulment of her sons
marriage, on the ground that he was
insane at the time of the ceremony.
Young Mrs. Thaw hasn't any inten-
ton of being left without funds. Not
only will she demand a settlement
commensurate with the sacrifice of her
modesty that she made upon the wit
ness stand in painting herself a daugh-
ter OF joy, but she will exact an in
come of at least $4,000 per ear for life
from the Thaw estate.
In Case of A~nnuimenf.
The Pennsylvania procedure of Mrs.
William Thaw will be met by Evelyn's
attorneys with proceedings In a New
York court for annulment of the mar
riage on the ground of insanity. The
difference between the State laws,
however, would give young Mrs. Thaw
a dover interest in her husbands prop
erty should she obtain a decree in this
State. This would amount to one-third
of the income of his real property dur
ing her life, besides a provision from
his personal property.
Lawyers declare she would be certain
of obtaining an annulment here, as
under the law no other course is pos
Chile hTf IN GRANT an anDiIl1npnt if in
sanity is proven in the annulment pro
ceedings, as it legally was in Thaw's
trial for murder.
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CAST FOR THE PLAY.

Colonel Robert E. Lee
Wallace Grey, his son........
Andrew G. Milan
Sidney Sherwood. John ]. Magee
John Swiftwind... II. f. Flanagan
Lieut.. Sherwood. ..E. J. Johnson
Dan Horton. Francis A, Byrne
Elliot Darlington Higgs.....
Thomas F. Bracken
Hon. Hugo Dare....E. F. Byrne
Gen. Crook. Thomas Gilchrisr
Captain Strong. John Schieman
Lieut.. Varnum. Henry Kernes
Iron Nation......A. F. Burt, il.
Corporal of the Guard........
p. A. Smith
Post No. 1......E Edward Williams
Helen Dare Margaret Quigley
Florence Sherwood ...........
Anna Connolly
Dorothy Dunbar. Helen Davis
Starlight. Mabel CoWan
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lie Tnught Chilaren to Pray.

She said people would think she was a
rich mans wife
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-14
GRAND OLD MAN OF
DEPART MENT DEAD
Deputy Fire Chief Kruger of New
York Drowned in Basement Tank
While Fighting the Flames.

New York, Feb. 14-Deputy Chief
Charles w. Kruger, known for many
years as the Grand old man of the
fire department" lost his life today
while leading his men in desperate
fight against flames in Canal street
While working his way cautiously
through the celler filled with smoke
and gases Kruger plunged through a
trap door into a sub-basement filled
with water. He was dead when taken
out. but in the few minutes which
elapsed between the time the old man
fell and his body was drawn out more
than score of men had risked their
lives in an effort to save their leader.
Kruger was 81 years old and had been
a member of the department SO years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-14
Gar IN THEPLOT?
Good Reason to Believe HE
Sanctions the Recent Slauoh-
ter of the Jews.
WORD COMES TO GERMANY
Said 10 Have Promised Pardon to
Those Sentenced and Acts Bear
Out the Statement.

Berlin, Feb 14.-Startling alIega-
tions of the cars completely in the
which for the last two or
three years have led to the massa-
cring of hundreds of Jews in various
parts of Russia have reached the Ger
man Jewish Relief league from what
are believed to be trustworthy sources.
Sentences Not to BE Enforced.
1t is stated that at an audience he
granted recently to Count Konownitz-
yns, leader of the Odessa branch of
the Genuine Russians union,'' the
cZar said:
TT is true the courts, in accordance
with the strict letter of the law, have
had to convict certain leaders of the
'anti-Jewish mobs. but l give you my
imperial word that none of the SEN
tences against these heroes shall be
carried out
Policy In Accord with Speech.
The cars policy has accorded per
fectly with his speech. He has issued
pardons by the wholesale, within a
short time, to men convicted of lead
ing anti-Semitic outbreaks
Men recently on trial for organizing
programs in Orscha shouted TO the
judges: Sentence us TO anything you
please; the car is our protector
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-14
RECEIVER NAMED
FOR ANOTHER ROAD
Chicago, Cincinnati & Louisville Line
Heavily in Debt and Unable
to Pay Its Way.

indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 14.-On rep
resentation of George A. Fernald &
Co, bankers of Boston, the Chicago,
Cincinnati {: Louisville railroad was
placed in the hands of a receiver yes
terday afternoon. The railroad is
known as the Snort line between Chi
cago and Cincinnati, 2S5 miles. Com
plaint shows The banking firm holds
$250,000 of the company's bonds and
holds S3S0,000 more as collateral Sc
curity for loans. The bankers declare
there is a floating debt of $1,750,0 900
outstanding and that the property is
incumbered with mortgaged lines ag-
gregating $7,000,000. Many smaller
claims are overdue and the company
is threatened with suits which could
tie up its property and interfere with
the conduct of its business.