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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-31
'SALLEGED
ASSA|LANT CAUGHT
IN POLICE CHASE
Young Pianist Accused by Rich
Contractor Is Held for
Grand Jury.

in the Fourth Precinct Police Court
today Charles Engel, 26 years old. was
held Ia default OF $1,000 to await tho
action of the Grand Jury on charge
of attempted highway robbery, pre-
leired by William r. Waggoner, 4s
years old. of 612 Hunterdon street En-
gel WAS captured after chase and
struggle by Policeman Frank NJ. Mil
Ter, Of the Fourth Precinct
Engel is well known to the police,
and is a { present under bail on another
charge. lie makes a living by playing
the piano in various resorts and lives
with his people at So Madison avenue,
within few feet of where the attack
took place.
The scene of the holdup was on the
Madison avenue crossing of the West
Ncwa ark Branch of the Pennsylvania
freight line IT is a lonesome spot. the
nearest electric light being several hum
dred yards away. The spot is also
within three blocks Of the victim )
hume.
Companions Escape.
Two companions Of Engel made their
escape, and in court Engel refused TO
make known their identity.
The attempted robbery occurred
shortly after a. m. today. MIR. Wag-
goner is q well-to-do builder with a
shop at "A Hunter street He was in
stalling a machine in his factory last
night, and remained unusually late. it
being 2:2O this a. IN. when he left.
lie took a round about way home. As
he neared the railroad crossing he
noticed three men standing there. He
paid no attention TO them, however,
but as he was passing one Of the.a
showed him and no stumbled. When
he rose he started 60 run, and the
trio followed. AS he neared Hunterdon
street he cried fer help, and Police
man Miller rushed around the corner,
and the three highwaymen beat a hasty
retreat down the hill
Hups Into House.
Two Of them disappeared in the
freight yard, but Engel dashed up the
stoop in front Of his home and closed
the storm door after him and at
tempted to barricado il. Miller. how
ever, forced the door. and as he did
so Engel drew stone from his pocket
and made an effort to strike his captor
with it.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-31

On the subject of excise legislation,
Governor Fort said that the Republican
party owed nothing to tho liquor men,
as they had been united in working
against the ticket last fall He as
serted that the day of the saloon as
a power in politics has passed, and in
sisted that the Bishops law be
strengthened by the enactment of the
laws he suggested in his inaugural adj
dress, and which he has had introduced
in the form of bills for the creation of
q State board for the revocation Of
licenses, for a higher minimum license
fee and for the better regulation of the
sale of liquor
The message was received in both
branches of the Legislature without
comment 1t was ordered spread upon
the minutes. and in each house 500
extra copies were ordered printed for
the members.
The effect OF the message in the
House was apparent at once At the
earliest opportunity Majority Leader
William +. Martin moved the adoption
OF the concurrent resolution providing
for constitutional amendments making
changes in the judiciary system, one
Of the measures urged by the Governor.
it passed without opposition.
Martin Gets Into Action.
AIr Martin then moved the Gov
ernors primary bill to second reading,
and offered amendments which greatly
strengthened the measure, Again there
was no opposition and the amendments
We're adopted.
Assemblyman Martin proposes to
force every one Of the Governors bills
through the House this week, If pos
sible. and put them up TO the Senate
The. Senators merely listened to the
message and, said or did nothing to in
dlcate that II had ever been written.
Tho message is as follows;
Text of Message.
Jn my Inaugural address the hope
sapressed that the present session
egisature might be short
/, ON SECOND pase3
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-31
GIRL ACCUSED BY
BIGMANUFACTURER
OF FORGING CHECKS
Pretty Defendant Tells OF Many
Wine Suppers and Trips
Abroad.
Isnnclal d the nyoning star. |

NEW YORK. March 31.-Admitting
home of "Uncle joe l1llery, a wealthy
advertising novelty manufacturer at
12S East Twelfth street, who is well
known in Newark. N j., Miss Helen
T.. Flacll. an attractive brunette, has
made answer to charges of grand lar
ceny to the amount of $4,000 preferred
by Ellery.
Wine suppers for the entertainment
of Elery's customers figured in the
hearing before Judge Dineen in the
Scond District Court.
Ellery is suing to recover from the
Peoples Bank on Canal street s7460 on
check which he alleges was uttered
fraudulently in his name. The suit is
a test case i'll which is involved nearly
SIS, 900 which the Peoples Bank paid to
the order Of Miss Helen e. Flack. Up
to the time Of her retirement last Au-
gust she had been in Ellery's employ
for eleven years. She presided at host
ess at the wine suppers, at which she
addressed Ellery as "Uncle Joe" and
no, she says, introduced her as his
niece.
Autos md Cabs.
In her testimony Miss Flack declared
that for many months Ellery insisted
upon her gong to her work in either
automobiles or cabs. She said he warned
her expressly. against using trolley
cars.
She also said that She paid all the
expenses at the Twelfth street house and
had been given assurance by E;ilery
that her checking account at the Peo-
ples Bank met with his consent
Il was Is years of age when / began
to work in Mr.. Ellery's Office" she
testified Il was given to understand
that l would be taken into partner
ship Mr.. Ellery said we would build
up the business together and when we
got money enough we would retire and
enjoy it.
TELLS Of TRIMS Abroad.
II made two trips abroad with him
and many trips throughout the United
States"
Ellery is 81 years of age. somewhat
corpulent and prosperous-looklng His
factory occupies the siS-story building
at 800 Washington street. He occupied
a loft at los Duane street when Miss
Flack entered his employ.
Within a short time, she says, he
consulted her on all business matters,
and largely through her devotion TO his
interests. the business reached its pres
ent prosperity.
The case was adjourned until April 3.
when Ellery. who denies Miss Flack's
allegations. will take the stand
BUTCHJeRS- AND GR0CERs' Supplies.
Maeknel s. Doiemus Co.. 1e6-79s Broad st.--Ad,
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-31
POLICE SALARY RAISE
PLANNED BY LEAyITT BILL

TRENTON, March 81 senator
Leavitt introduced bin ia the Senate
today fixing salaries in second class
cities OF police sergeants at not less
than $1,S50, detectives at $1,000. rounds
men $t,10Q and patrolmen from $3.50 to
$1,000 per year.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-31
DISCOURAGED, DRINKS
ACID; CONDITION GRAVE.

Christian Shielding so years old, OF 81
Komorn street, attempted suicide today
by drinking carbolc acid He is in a
serious condition II is said that he
was Respondent because he had no
work
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-31

BUTCHERS- AND GR0CERs, Supplies
Maeknet s. Doiemus Co.. 196-79s Broad st,--Ad.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-31
THREE CHILDREN
LOCKED IN HOUSE
BURNED TO DEATH

SCRANTON. Pa, March S1.--Locked
in their home in Hughstown, near here,
today, while their mother, Mrs. Domi-
nick Jimitio, went to q butcher shop,
the house caught fire and three chill
dren, Mary John and Joseph were
burned to death. They were all under
o years of age.
The Washington times., 1908-10-29
CENTRAL SUFFERS
Loss OF VETERANS
Handicapped on Eve of
Crucial Struggle by In
jury to Players.
TECHNICAL MAKES
SHIFT IN LINEUP
Manual Trainers Will Start Tomor-
row With New Men at
End Positions.

Trained to the minute, with every
ounce OF fighting spirit on tap. Central
viii line up against Technical High
Schools eleven tomorrow inspired by
the cheers Of what promises to be the
largest crowd that ever assembled at
American League Park to witness a
high school game.
Interest IS at its height Football
fandom IS on it's toes. II not the most
crucial battle Of the high school series,
the game should be the most holly con-
tested.
Chagrinned and spurred on by a crush
ing defeat at the hands OF the light
Western squad Central High VIII fight
tomorrow az IT never fought before for
its last faint chance for the high school
pennant, a flag that IN the old days
used 10 be a permanent decoration in
CentraTs office. This year the Blue and
Whites last hope rests on a victory
over Tech and a defeat for Western
when it meets the Manual Trainers. IN
which case d three-coTnered tie would
ensue.
At noon today the cheer leaders Of
both schools held impromptu sessions
on Seventh street and the larger part
Of both student bodies Joined IN the
practice OF their respective battle slo-
gans.
At almost the last minute the street
school is handicapped BY the loss OF
TWO Of its mainstays. Lancaster suffers
from an injury 10 his feet while Rollins
ankle viii not allow him 70 play to
morrow
Technical has such an abundance OF
material that sweeping changes will be
made in its lineup for the start. though
the players my be shifted back To
their old positions II they go bad Guy
and Farmer VIII be seen IN new roles at
ends. Benson will open hostuities at
left halfback in place Of Spencer. Bull
Tough will play at right hall
The game viii be called at $50 o'clock,
According TO the Times suggestion It
was announced this morning that rOpes
would be stretched and every effort
made to keep the enthusiastic sOpho-
mores in the grandstand.
J. X. HILDEBRAND.
The Washington times., 1908-10-29
SEAGER IS BACKED
TO BEAT SULLIVAN
Washington Boxer Works Daily at
Berwyn QuarteTs-Quiet
and Confident
and Confident.

BALTIMORE. Nd. Oct 2g-Every-
thing is In readiness Tor the fifteen
round mill between Harry. (Kid) Seaser.
OF this city, and Kid Sullivan, OF Wash
ington, before the Eureka Athletic Club
tomorrow night at the Germania Maen-
uerchOr Hall.
Abe Uuman is to act as the referee
OF the contest
On the strength of the good form
Seager has been displaying iu his late
mills, Seager's manager is backing him
20 his limit to beat Sullivan, though the
Washington boxer seems to be IN mis-
best boxing form at che present time
Saager, according TO his manager, VIII
not weigh over $50 pounds when he
faces Sullivan. sullivan has been
working carefully at mis- quarters in
Berwyn, Nd a.C though nothing much
has been heard from him, It Is not be-
licVed inat ne VIII nave any difficulty
in making tie required weight, l33
pounds, al p. r.. before the mill.
Several well-EuowD boxers have chal-
fenged the winner. among them being
Grover Hayes, of Philadelphia, who re-
Gently fought Sullivan a siN-TCund draw
in Philadelphia, and Battling Hurley, OF
New York. Sullivan was recently
matched with Hurley in a siN-rOuud
bout before the Princess Athletic Club,
of New York but the New York pro-
moters. because of q small attendance,
cid not put the two men on. but sup
planted them by two of New York's pre-
Urinary men
The Washington times., 1908-10-29
Bowlers Will Gather for
Love Feast Mid Nodding
ChrySanthemums.
FLORAL HORSESHOE
GIVEN FOR TROPHY
Well-KnoWn Dealers on Commit
tee for Entertainment of Pin
Spillers Next Month.
BY H. L. DEYO.
"BOWlers' Night." 10 a love -

'BoWlers' Night" and a love feast
With the refreshing sweetness II a
May visit from Jupitur Pluvius litter
a sultry session, or a sudden surcease
from aIimony, comes the announcement
from Chairman Frank II. Kramer, Of
Princess Beatrice" fame. that the
bowlers OF Washington are invited to
the coming big 'chrysanthemum show
OF the Washington Florists Club. 10 be
held at Masonic Temple. beginning No
Vember p
In the wake Of the recent acrimoni-
Gus, unwarranted. and unseemly dissen-
sion Of some OF the local pin knights
this is Ike the Standard product on
troubled waters.
On the committee with Mr.. Kramer
are Messrs. Cooke, Shaner. GUIDE, Black
istone. and Robinson, and they, through
the chairman, have assured the bowlers
a cordial welcome and a good time. The
exact night when the maple spiIlers
will storm the temple has not yet been
determined, but when they do hit the
howery trail. It's a prohibitive bet that
the good fellows" Of the Florists Club
The Washington times., 1908-10-29

viii not only show them a royal time,
but also give a full-sized demonstration
OF IT'S better TO boost than hammer, %
and show them how it's done by pulling
tJF ether.
The Florists have done as much, If
not more, perhaps. for the bowling
game, as a body, and individually. f.
nancially and by good craftsmanship,
than any team IN any league, and its
up 10 the boys to show appreciation Of
their unfailiug generosity and interest
in the great winter sport They have
donated the most handsome c'tp ever
bOwled for ia the District League. and
each year its members have offered
valuable prizes, In cash, palms, and cut
flowers.
on "BOwlers Night hey win present
a magnificent floral horseshoe to the
captain OF any team. tenpins or duck
pins. who has the largest Representa-
ton of his team at the Mum Show, %
and to the presidents Of leagues pres
ent at the "BlOOmers" function. VIII be
presented "mums''-not the kind that
cause hilarity and remorse, but those
that you can take home TO your wife.
The Washington times., 1908-10-29

on hts side Of the line yesterday. and.
strange 10 say. was e nerally up the
held first on the puuts, 2utti y the
runner down every thne with good
strong tackles. lie proved most trouble
some TO the Navy contingent by his
continued mussing up OF their end run
Interferences. This is something very
seldom seen in college football. but
II was nevertheless a fact That ts.s
worthy young gentleman IL the tackle
position on more than ona occasion
completely routed the whole OF the
Navy interference.
Hart, the former Technical high man.
put up his usual good game both Of
fensively and defenslvely.
Navy has about forty in her squad
and toward the end OF the second half
kept showing in fresh material without
any decided change IN strength
Both OF Nays ends laborsd under
much difficulty yesterday. Coach Nell
son has taught his charges the game
OF boxing the ends and they seem to
have II 10 perfection. All OF George
WasningtOns big gains in the first half
were made In this way. the opposing
ends being always on the ground at the
conclusion OF the play.
Bird used excellent Judgment In run
ming the team beside being on deck with
several substantial gains at critical mo-
ments.
The roofing body could not have been
much more joyous had they achieved a
victory
Both teams seemed in excellent con-
dition. Time was taken out but twice
during the game.
The Washington times., 1908-10-29
Pertinent Pick- Ups About the Pin Spalers

Good-by hammer Hello posies!
If you can't make good. root Tor the
man who can.
It's the bowler who bit 'em for a
strike. leave seven and ten and pull
them, that make lead" and anchor
men,
Confidence and sand are essential in
the making Of a crack. sand Is in
herent. but you won't give your team
mate moral influence" by knocking
when he blows"
Now that the grouches are out OF our
RESP ective systems, lets get our Shout
der to the wheel instead OF tryiuE to
knock the old wagon over.
Grin and the boys grin with you.
Peeve and you peeve alone. ANY old
mutt can use a hammer, but sometimes
he hits his own fingers.
saengers got going and took two
games from Carroll, and the two teams
are now tied ECkstein tried cut Mach
Ter. who made good. The captain tried
70 save the last game by taking War
Ten's place In the seventh frame and
/ finished with tWentys in each box
going some. Dove on TIE JOB. r. l. p.
Captain Cox got a poor stand with
game with q double at the finish, In
the Saenger match. And the "EX-
Pres roofing helped some
in the District. Of all leagues. When
The Washington times., 1908-10-29

the boys get their real stride that game
VIII soon be wiped out
Mccarthy made d hit with the Ger
mans by his splendid delivery and ex-
Cellent totals. Mac" looks like a Tx
ture on the CAROLS
Seemed good to see the old District
League ginger in that last game be-
tween the Irish and Dutch.
A fondness for all teTation must have
prompted the originator OF mat Gloomy
Gus appellation. Al that he might
have given il q Happy EOOligan twist
with Genial Gus. Wade may be a
Chlnaulan or an Indian, but he's always
there with the sunny smile. a good
story ard the warm mitt And NJ body
knows IL better than Collins.
The Washington times., 1908-10-29

The tennis fever which struck several
OF the High Schools last week appears
10 have died out, chiefly owing to the
lack of interest among the various stu
dent bodies of the different schools.
Those Interested IN the sport realize
that the lateness Of the season, and the
The Washington times., 1908-10-29
DuekPins
TONIGHTS GAMES

Departmental League, Palace al
Ieys-NaVy vs.. War.
District DuekPin League, Royal
alleys-Hummers vs. ResOIutes.
Commercial League, Royal alleys
Howard vs.. Kings Palace.
The Washington times., 1908-10-29

ceIlent ends, while some OF the coaches
ma II difficult IN selecting the two
best from the few trying for this posi-
ton This IS fortunate for II adds dash
and excitement to the play when two
good ends are in action
The Washington times., 1908-10-29
Pertinent PencilingS on SideLnes
Of HatchetHe SklmLsh With Na0v

1t gave the local rooters big punches
or JOY 10 see Thrau Out-punt the Navy
star The former high school athlete
showed decisiveIy that he is one OF
the best punters ever turned out here.
His punts all averaged between nifty
and sixty yards. despite the wet stand
ing ground and moist pigskin. On but
one occasion did the Navy man have
an advantage. and that on fake end
run play. The whole Of the first half
Was an exchange of punts, and George
Washington had much the better Of the
argument.
That change OF tactics by the Navy
quarter showed brains. Not able to
circle the ends. he adopted straight
football. the heavy Navy backs ripping
of big gains through the line.
Captain NOrthcroft. Of Navy. could
always be seen head high above the
rest Of the players. He is a giant and
possessed of brute strength. which
seemed always TO open a big hole for
the backs OF his eleven.
Only twelve yards separated the
local players from a touchdown at the
final whistle yesterday. They had push
ed the MIddie6 from the middle OF the
field 10 the shadow Of the goal posts,
and had their opponents completely on
the 60 George WaShingtOns big tack
les were shot through first on one side
OF the line and then on the other with
great success.
Right Tackle Summers is very much
the goods. He seemed in everything
The Washington times., 1908-10-29

Technical and Central are both toed
to the scratch for tomorrow's game
Technical on dope IS the favorite. but
the game IS sure 20 be a grueling con-
test. Jack Gass Will referee, and EIOus-
ton will probably umpire
The Washington times., 1908-10-29

Bunough Is doing great work for the
Blacksmiths In practice. He has de-
veIoped into a good speedy ground gain
er and a sure tackler- He plays a hard,
consistent game and seems to be able
to take any amount Of punishment,
The Washington times., 1908-10-29

Farmer, a former Eastern student.
mas gotten regular berth on Tech's
eleven by his hard consistent work
The Washington times., 1908-10-29
The Lineup:

SCOre-Naval Academy. II: George
Washington University, Q. Referee
Mr.. Nelson, University Of Nebraska
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, Richardson, Elmer
Goals from OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES On.
Goals missed from tOuchdowns-NOr
croft Time or halves-20 minutes.
Substitutes-Ruhl FOR Northcroft, Rein
iCke for Meyer. Anderson for Reinicke,
Brand for Sliugluf, Grafton for Wright.
Merring for Leighton, Cobb for Ref
snider, Wilson for Cobb, Seweu for
Dalton, Clay for Jones, Elmer for Rich
ardsOn. Witten for MaXey. Hamilton
FOR Crafts. DOugherty for Ellis.
The Washington times., 1908-10-29

Business has pair OF good Inesmen
in Pyles and Lulley Although both arc
rather light for line positions they are
game and possess plenty of sand and
nerve.
The Washington times., 1908-10-29

Morris, who IS holding down the cen
Ter station for the Red and GRAY. has
had little experience in football b,,+ is
making an excellent substitute FOR Gal
hralth He displayed good defensive
work IN the few games Tech has DIaved
The Washington times., 1908-10-29

Business has the three bright st.rs 90
It's team laid up, with injuries sustained
- re games against Tech and Eastern
Welcher, Howard and Rawlings are in
Jufed They expect to be out in Z few
days. &c"
The Washington times., 1908-10-29

possible 10 arouse sufficient interest in
the sport at this time. A determined
enort, however, will be made next
spring to organize an aSsOcia ton and
play a championship tournament, The
sport has been budding for the past two
OF three years.
The Washington times., 1908-10-29
Parker, Bridget 6 Co.,

Ask your inspection Of their
clothes az SIS and $40. direct
ing your special attention to
the wOrthful fabrics and lin
ings and trimmings used, and
to the distinctiveness Of each
garment
NfNtA and tie -AVeN1e.
The Washington times., 1908-10-29
Centralites' Star.

Two former Central High school play
ers, MaNey. mainstay OF the team year
before last, and Hamilton. last season g
captain did themselves proud. While
the work OF MaNey was not spectacular
he was on the Job in every play. HGmtl-
ton relieved Crafts in the second half
and finished the game with Colors dying.
Jones was the particular star Tor the
Aiiddies. The work of Lsnge who play
cd 50 brilliantly last Saturday against
Harvard, was a disappointment.
The Washington times., 1908-10-29
FLORISTS PLAY HOSTS
FOR MERRY ROLLERS
HIGH SCORES YESTERDAY
Tenpins.

4tnplnS.
First" arner, Erecting shop 225
secOnd-MilieF, sHengers. go. go
rhird-FieIds, Aggies.
DuekPins.
Ftrst-MeCIOsLey, PePcOs
seeOnd-Gasy, PePeOs ..........IOS
Thir0 Rich, PepcOs ........IOS
The Washington times., 1908-10-29

Capt. Calvert Clancy, Of the Central
High School track team, is fast round
ing into condition. Last year Clancy
was one Of the best middle distance
runners in the local scholastic field. and
ran second 10 ~ III Dick In the majority
OF his races 1t will be recalled that
DICK was the premier scholastic quar-
ter and half-mlle runner in the South
last year. CLANCY also ran on the cham
piOnshlp relay In the Georgetown meet
when they defeated the strong Penn
Charter and Business High teams.
The Washington times., 1908-10-29

Coach HeCox has a capable bunch Of
backs at the Technical School For
these positions, BuilOugh. Benson and
Macon seem to have the best show,
Every high school seems TO be favor
ed this year in having at least two ex-
The Washington times., 1908-10-29

Right Tackle Summers is very much
the goods. He seemed in everything
The Washington times., 1908-10-29

Now that the grouches are out OF our
RESP ective systems, lets get our Shout
der to the wheel instead OF tryiuE 70
knock the old wagon over.
The Washington times., 1908-10-29

Grin and the boys grin with you.
peeve and you peeve alone. ANY old
mutt can use hammer, but sometimes
he hits his own fingers.
The Washington times., 1908-10-29

It's the bowler who bit 'em for a
strike. leave seven and ten and pull
them, that make lead" and anchor
men
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-11-06

The contest between John v.
Nebel and John Cullom was close
but again our candidate won by
majority of IA votes.