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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-05
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H0aaT0 ALGER. JR.
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BY HO2ATlO ALGER, JR.

Joshua. Dick worked in a shoeshop, and
it was out of his own wages that his faith
e. allowed him a dollar week Joshua
earned nothing at all.
ITS meant reflected Joshua. There
amt a boy of my age in Stapleton that's
so meanly treated, and yet my fathers
the richest man in town wish l knew
what to do to get a little money"
At this moment he saw Sam Crawford
approaching him. Sam was perhaps a
year younger than Joshua. he had for
merly lived in the village. but was now
in a situation in New York, and was
only in Staplcton for few days.
How are you. Joshua?" said Sam.
I'm going round to the ice cream saloon.
Won't you come with me?'
Yes. if you'll treat | haven't got any
money"
You ought to have. The old mans
got plenty"
That's 50. But he's getting meaner
every day"
Look here ~ said Sam. suddenly; Il
have an idea. Did you ever buy a lottery
ticket?'
No" answered Joshua.
There's a fellow / know in New York
that drew prize of thousand dollars,
and how much do you think he paid for
d ticket"
Il don't know"
Five dollars. How's that for high?"
How long ago is that" asked joshua
becoming interested.
Only two months ago"
"Do you know him."
Yes, l know him as well as l know
you He is clerk in a store just opposite
ours. When he got the money he gave
half dozen of US a big dinner. We mad
a jolly time"
"A thousand dollars for five" repeat
ed Joshua. lie was awfully Lucky"
The fellow | was speaking of gets
lottery papers regularly. I'll ask him
foi one. and send it to you as soon as
get back to the city"
Il wish you would" said Joshua.
Wouldn't it be something great if
could draw a prize of a thousand dol
lars:"
III bet it would 1t would make you
independent of the old man. You wouldn't
dare much for his twenty-five cents a
week then"
Joshua and Sam went into the ice
cream saloon. which was kept open dur
ing the summer only, in small candy
store. by a maiden lady who made a
scanty income from such limited patron
age as the village could afford Joshua
Piled his companion with further quas-
tons, to all of which he readily replied,
though it is doubtful if all the answers
were quite correct. But Sam, having
been in the city a few months, wished
to be thought to have very extensive
acquaintance with it. and was unwilling
to admit ignorance on any point.
Early the next week Sam returned to
his duties in the city. and Joshua await
Ell impatiently the promised lottery pa
pcrs Sam did not forget his promise.
On the third day after his departure a
paper came to the village postoffice, oil
ra1tnd
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-05

comprehensive employers liability
bill was introduced in the Senate by
Senator La Toilette of Wisconsin, and
in the House by Representatives Ster-
ling of Illinois. The authors say the
bill has the Endorsement of the railroad
employees.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-05

without breaking the thread, rethread-
ing the needle and knOtting the ends,
and much time is saved.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-05

A man by the name of Jeffs. whose
home is said to have been in Connect
cut, is believed to be stranded on one
of the Galapagos or Tortoise islands,
situated off the west coast of South
America. A vessel from Admiral Evans
fleet will search for him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-05

The Secretary of the Navy has ac-
cepted the resignat ton of his son, Mid
shipman Victor n. Metcalf, because Of
Ill health. 1t was with considerable
reluctance that Secretary Metcalf ac-
cepted the resignation, as he was anx-
ions that his son should have a navy
career.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-05

In reply to the recent request of the
railroad managers for an extension Of
the time for putting into operation of
the nine-hour law. the Interstate Com
merce Commission announces that it
can not interfere with the new law.
except in particular cases where good
cause is given.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-05
Frozen Hands and Feet.

Hold in kerosene local oil) until the
blood circulates.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-05

BY direction of the president, the act
ing secretary of war ordered company
of infantry TO proceed from Fort Glib
bon, Alaska, to Fairbanks, in the same
territory, to preserve order during tie
mining strike in that section. This ac-
ton was taken upon representation of
the Federal Court in Alaska. The dis
lance TO be Travelled is 100 miles and
the troops will be carried by sleds.
The journey can be accomplished in
four or five days.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-05

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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-05

Postmaster General Meyer has IN
formed the Senate that he believes he
has the right to continue postmaster
In office even if the nomination formal
" has been rejected by the Senate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-05

The new armored cruiser North Caro-
lima completed her trial speed test, hav-
ing maintained an average speed Of
4S knots, which is in excess of the
contract speed required, and is said to
be the best record ever made by a YES
sci of the armored cruiser class.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-05

The report of Interstate Commerce
Commissioner Lane upon the charges
against the Southern Pacific and their
investigation by him has been made
public. 1t shows that since the rate
bill went into effect a system of rebat-
ing has been in force upon the Southern
Pacific in utter defiance of the law
list of 1OS firms is given which received
preferential rates, and one of these is
shown to have received $23.904 during
the period from April, 1906 to the date
OF the investigation. 1t is assumed that
the Department of Justice will com
mence prosecution in the near future.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-05

A new arbitration treaty between the
United States and France has been
signed by representatives of the two
countries and will soon be submitted
to the Senate for ratification This
provides that practically all questions
arising between the two governments
shall be settled by arbitration
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-02
BAND SERENADES
LEADER ON HIS
10th BIRTHDAY
Home of John Markwith, of Or.
ange, Resounds with Music,
Inside and Out.

John Markwith, of q Olcott street,
Orange, a well-known bandmaster of
that city, was treated to a birthday
surprise party last night in an original
way.
Mr.. Markwith was 20 years old last
night, and his many friends decided to
do the honors right Members of the
brass band, of which Mr.. Markwith is
leader, assembled in Central avenue
shortly before s O'Clock and started to
march toward the Markwith home,
playing the instruments as they never
had before. A large crowd of youths
trailed on behind, and when near the
place lights blazed forth in the Mark
with home and an orchestra played.
Then there was music galore.
About 100 friends of the popular band
gathered in the home, which was
attractively decorated for the occasion,
and the evening was enjoyed in games
and dancing.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-02
GAS METER THIEF
ROBS APARTMENT
HOUSES OPENLY
Posing as Collector, a Well
dressed Man Takes Quar-
ters from Six Meters.

A well-dressed stranger, who posed
as a collector for the gas department of
the Public Service Corporation, visited
three apartment houses at 1856, 1877 and
1S9 West street. East Orange, yester-
day afternoon and tapped six quarter
in-the-slot gas meters.
The stranger made his first stop at
1856, and after walking in front of the
house with a large boo under his arm,
passed into the cellar. He tapped on
the pipes for an imaginary leak and
then he tapped the two meters for real
coin. He did not leave any receipt.
Following this plan he went next
door and entered, after looking at the
house number and opening the book
again. He found two more slot meters
in the cellar, and proceeded to take the
quarters. He robbed the meters at 1S9
in the same way.
The East Orange police were quickly
notified, and Reserveman Nelson
Gamble, who formerly lived at 1875, was
sent to investigate by Desk Sergeant
Frank Patterson. The meter in the
home of the sergeant's sister, who lives
at 1S7. was one of those robbed.
Several weeks age the East Orange
City Council ordered the Public Service
to remove all slot meters in the city,
but the order was later modified.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-02
JUMPS OFF CAR
FOR APRIL FOOL
PURSE IN STREET
Nadine, of Montclair, Is
Hurt in Haste to "Bite"
at Joke.

John Nadine. of Central avenue,
Montclair, was severely injured yester-
day from umjping from a trolley ca f
the Valley road line in an effort to pro-
cure what turned out to be an April
fool pocketbook.
Nadine sat looking out of the a
window, when at the orne of Bloom
field avenue and William street he
noticed a p~ocketbook lying on the side
walk. The car was bowling along at
a lively rate, but Nadine jumped frcnl
his seat and ran for the rear door of
the car. The conductor, who was up
towards the front of the car, did not
see Nadine, and the latter in his ex-
element did not request that the ar
be stopped. Instead he jumped off,
with his face towards the back of the
car.
He turned over and over several
times, finally landing in the gutter.
Onlookers ran to Madness assistance,
n after reviving him removed him
to his home.
The pocketbook lay on the sidewalk
several hours after Nadine was in
jured, but nc n else seemed to .'bite"
on 1t.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-02
FREE WATER FOR
RAILROADS RIFLES
ORANGE CITIZENS
Millions of Gallons Given by City
to Companies Without
Cent of Pay.
CIVICS CLUB DEMANDS
COUNCIL TAKE ACTION
Old Agreement with Erie Largely
Exceeded-NO Pact with
the Lackawanna.

Calling attention to large quantities
of water furnished railroad companies
in Orange without charge, the Civics
Club of the Oranges last night directed
Frank Fl. Jamison. secretary, to send
to the Orange Common Council a letter
pointing out the disadvantages the city
has submitted to in the past, and di-
recting that some effort be made to
secure compensation for the millions of
gallons supplied apparently without
warrant.
The letter to the Council refers to
the annual report of Water Clerk Frank
X. Schieman, which states that much
water is given away. The club has
found by investigation, the letter states,
hat the Watching Railroad, a branch
of the Erie road on the Greenwood
Lake division, is using more than two
and one-half times the water it is en-
titled to get for the rights granted the
city years age to place sewage pipes in
the right of way of the railroad COM
pany. The old agreement with the
company assures free water for rail-
road stations and the standpipe in West
Orange, the quantity not to exceed
1000 gallons per day.
The civics letter states the company.
instead of taking the 2,555, 900 gallons it
is entitled to, has been using 1000, 900,
according to the report of the water
clerk, and the club asks Council to try
to secure payment for the excess
amounts nf x1rGtas for. fbr mat .,1 -
require the installation of water meters
by the railroad for the future protee-
ton OF the city.
The club was unable to find any
agreement whereby the Lackawanna
Railroads supply is to be determined.
There is no record on file in the Or
ange city clerks Office, and Horace
Stetson, who made the agreement with.
former Mayor Hartford on behalf of
the city, has no knowledge of its
whereabouts. The club asks that the
agreement be found and placed in the
city records The railroad, according
to Mr.. Schieman, has been using 125. 900
gallons of free water each year.
The club also decided to send a. eonv
OF the Des Moines plan and other docu-
ments on city charters to each member
y vi ans &IldTIeT COMMISSION
n the commission will be urged tn
create a plan for a business govern
ment.
City Counsel William A. Lord will
De urged toaadvance his argument On
d municipal lighting plant proceed
lngs in the Court of Errors and Ap.
peals in order that all avoidable de-
lays be obviated. The request from,
the lnterurban Association of North.
eastern New Jersey that the club af-
Ma was replied to by Secretary IT.
hllson' Who that the club
was In sympathy with the objects of
the organization, but had decided to
wait for future developments before af-
filiating.
1t was reported that Andrew ]. Van
Ness's plan for street numbering is be-
ing printed for submission to the Co..
ell and the public.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-02
NEW RULE ABOUT
GIVING ORDERS To
NUTLEY F|REMEN
Fuss Over Chiefs Authority Set-
tied by Council TAX
ing Action.

At an adjourned meeting of the Nut
ley Town Council, held Slast night, a
resolution was passed amending the
partment as follows: Hereafter all or
ders respecting the. discipline of the
companies, and orders other thar those
given when on duty at fires, parades
and drill, shall be posted in the house
of each company to which the order is
issued for two weeks previous to the
time it shall become effective"
Previous to the meeting an executive
conference was held between Mayor
Thomas S. Brown, Councilmen A. n.
Carr and Henry F. Banta, with the fol-
lowing members of West Nutley Hose
Company: Wilbur Garrabrant, Harry
Cueman, Daniel DeVries and Thomas
Nichols. This conference was by. re-
quest of the West Nutley Hose Com
pany, and was the result of the recent
dispute between the company and Fire
Chief Henry H. Stager over the ~latter's
orders respecting the number of the
company's helmets.
The Erie Railroad Company was
granted permission to replace the bridge
over Avondale road.
The auditing committee reported that
it had found upon the collectors books
~uncollectable personal and poll tax to
the amount of 81 ,249.SS. These taxes
cover a period of eight years. 1t was
decided to mark them off the books.
There is about $4,000 in personal and
poll taxes for that period which it is
believed can be collected, and Town At
torney Guy j. Edwords stated that it
was the duty of the collector to use
every effort in his power to have this
money paid up.
Freebooter Abram Blum reported that
the county engineer had planned to put
a cradle at Avondale o and Wash
ington avenue, and wanted the town to
bear half of the expense. The members
OF the Council stated that they did not
want a cradle" but desired a c%ulvert,
and informed Mr.. Blum to notify the
engineer to that effect.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-02
MAN WHO DIED IN ROW
TO BE BURIED MONDAY.
Funeral Arrangements for James
II. Lackey, of Belleville,
Are Made.

The funeral Of James H. Lackey, the
Belleville exempt fireman, who met
his death early Tuesday morning dur
ing a quarrel neal his home in North
Cortland street, will be held on Mon
day afternoon, instead of on Sunday.
Mrs. William Neary, the mans daugh-
ter, who is on her way home from Los
Angeles, Cal, is expected Sunday night.
The services were postponed a day
later to enable her to be present. 1t is
probable that the Rev. w. w. Conner,
pastor of the Reformed Church, will
officiate. The interment will be pri-
vate.
Mrs. Annie Coellin, whose testimony
to Detective-Sergean Godfrey was re-
sponsible. it is believed, for Dominick
A. Walsh being held in bail in connec-
ton with the mans death, has retained
the firm of Guild, Lum & Tamblyn as
her counsel in the case.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-02
FIRE ALARM MAY HAVE
BEEN APRIL FOOL JOKE.

Although they have suspicion that it
was an April fool joke the South Or
ange Village firemen do not dare to say
so, but anyway they We're called out
yesterday afternoon to the saloon of
Antonio Crosse, at Valley and First
streets, hat village, to extinguish a
fire which they failed to find. The fire.
men were called by Crosse by phone,
and alter d chase discovered hat a
tinsmith was at work in the store TAX
ing down a stove-pipe. Evidently some
paper had been placed in the stove and
lighted, causing the smoke to fill the
room. Some of the firemen threatened
to making a charge against Crosse, but
they thought of the date and just
smiled.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-02
T TO ARRANGE
FOR STATE CONVENTION.

The executive board of the New Jer-
sey State Association of Letter-carriers,
consisting of William C. Conk, presi-
dent; William Roe, Paterson; Edward
II. Hutcnins, Morristown; John Lynch,
Montclair; George Alexander and An
drew Farley, of Newark; Morgan +.
Davy, of Rutherford, and George S.
Fornoff, secretary, of Bloomfield, will
meet in the home of the latter Sunday
afternoon to complete arrangements for
the convention to be held in Trenton
on Decoration Day.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-02
No More Stout Corsets.

i had to wear a % corset three and n
natt months ago." remarked a we'll
known South Side clubwoman at the
biennial last night. Yesterday l bought
a "a, and 1 have it on now" She
turned a smiling, beautifully colored
countenance on the group of wondering
women. Mo-" she answered. in reply
toethe query. I didn't have to exercise
ounce Fluid Extract Cascara Aromatic.
and 81 ounces Syrup Simplex at the
druggists. mixed them myself at home.
and took a ~teaspoonful after meals and
at bedtime. 1t made me lose ~ to 16
ounces of fat a day-just where l
needed it the most. There isn't a sign
of a wrinkle either. 1t takes off the
fat where you want it off without form
ing bags of fiabby flesh"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-02
CHARITY CARD PARTY
FOR ST. LEO'S CHURCH.
About Fifty Couples Play at Mrs.
Charles Kasefang's Home,
lrvingtOn.

The charity card party held at the
home of Mrs. Charles K~asefang, of %
Clinton avenue, west, ~Irvington, last
night, was attended by about fifty
couples. The prize winners in the
whist contest follow:
First prize, cut glass dish, Edward
jacob second prize, Irish point scarf,
Miss Helen Cirque; third prize, conso-
latIon, John Lyon. The winners of the
euchre prizes were: First, china tea
set, Mrs. Mary Van Cleve; second
prize, silver fork, Miss Blanch Pauld-
ing.
Mrs. Mary L. Youngblood, a non
player, won a cut glass dish. The
prize of the evening was awarded to
Mrs. John Scheller.
Another contest will be held next
Wednesday night at Mrs. Kasefang's
home. The proceeds are for st. Leo's
r. c. Church.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-02
ENGINE THAT KILLED
MAN JUMPS TRACK.

engine NO. 963 of the Lackawanna
hailroad Jumped the tracks while drill
ing IN tile passenger yards at South
orange Today and was but four feet
from going down a steep embankment
when brought to a stop by Engineer
Patrick Ash. The locomotive had just
come out of the shop for repairs after
having tumbled over on its side and
Killed Engineer John LYMAN in Ho-
boken a month ago. The wrecker was
summoned and hoisted the locomotive
.ra the rails about noon.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-02
BLOOMFIELD PERSONALS.

Miss Florentine Ward. of Sc Beach
street, Bloomfield. is at Atlantic City
for two weeks.
Miss Marion Whitney, of PIP Mont
gomery street. win spend next week
in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Burgess, of
Llewellyn avenue. will take w their
residence in Chicago next week.
John Daracki and family, of ~Glen-
wood avenue, have removed to Summit.
James w. Baldwin and his niece.
Miss Florence Baldwin, of Broad street.
are expected home from a long stay
in Mexico tomorrow.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-02
MONTCLAIR PERSONALS.

Miss Marjorie Osborn Mason of South
Mountain avenue, Montclair, is home
from northampton, Mass, for the
Easter vacation.
Henry V. Deming. of Bradford place,
Montclair. has gone to Cedar Rapids,
Ia, for an extended visit.
Mrs. George Fear, of Greenwood ave-
nue.. Montclair, who has been in the
Mountainside Hospital, That town, for
the past month, is reparted as con
valescing.
Robert B. Harris, secretary and a
member of the Board of Assessors, who
has been dangerously i'll from pneu-
monia for the past two weeks, is re-
ported as somewhat improved today.
Mrs. II. j. Barron, of North Mountain
avenue, Montclair, has returned from a
visit to the Southern States.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-02
BY HECK! BUT GENE" DAY Be RIGHT
ANGRY AT THEM BIG "RED DEVILS"

Eugene Day, who formerly conducted
the postoficc in the Brookdale section
of Bloomfield, is angry. This statement
might not occasion surprises but for
the act that Gene Day, as he is
called, is considered by his friends n
of the best-natured men in the world.
He seldom gets out of sorts.
A few weeks ago Genes" favopite
dos, q black and tan, was hit by an
automobile. 1t assembled skyward and
then came down and struck "Si' SUIT
ton on the top of the head. 1t crushed
ISIS" hat and ruffied his feelings.
"B'gosh, Gene'll pay for that" said ST.
Mr.. Day never said a word, but just
buried the body of the black and tan.
But there's an automobilist hailing, ac-
cording to Gene Day, from Passaic
that deserves attention from the town
authorities. he says.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-02

about a mile a minute is his limit"
he said.
But that was not all. The automo-
bilist had just struck another dog be-
longing to Day and had sent It flying
across Judge Garrabrant's farm and
into the Morris Canal.
Gene" don't swear. He is a good
Methodist and a brother of Thomas p.
Day, recorder of Nutley, but he did
say something under his breath that
sounded uncommonly bad to Deacon
Stimus. No charges against Gene
will be be brought, however, by the
deacon.
81 can't prove it," said the latter.
The fact remains, however, that
Gene" Day has lost two dogsn and all
N account of what the Brookdaleites
call devils"
Yes. Gene is angry.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-02
ML'
TWO YOUNG MEN
ARE ORDAINED BY
BISHOP LINES
The Rev. Morgan Ashley and the
Rev. II. K. GARNER Enter
Episcopal Priesthood.

There was an interesting service in
Grace Episcopal Church. Orange, to-
day when Bishop Edwin s.. Lines or
dained to the Episcopal priesthood the
Rev. Morgan Ashley, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Ashley, of Prospect
street, East Orange. n rector of a
church at Butler. this State, and the
Rev. H. K. GARNER, of the General
Theological Seminary. Bishop Lines
preached the
The four Windows in the chancel,
dedicated to the Rev. DR.. Alexander
Mann, now rector of Trinity Church,
Boston, and formerly rector of Grace
Church, were unveiled.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-04-02
NUTLEY MPROVERS TO
TRY TO WAKE TOWN UP,

The Nutley Improvement Society Icld
an interesting meeting at the headqunr-
tiers of Avondale Hose Company, that
town, yesterday afternoon. The r,ans
Tor the year We're discussed, and an
effort made to awaken a greater in
terest among the people in furthering
the objects of the society. A meeting
will be held tomorrow afternoon at s:Sy
in the Town Hall building. when tho
standing committees for the year will
be appointed.