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The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-23
AGED FARMER IN TOWN.
Richard Duryea, of Boonton, Has Read
EVENING STARS Weekly for so Years

Richard Duryea, of Boonton, who is
"a years old, called at the office of the
EVENING STAR today. He appeared
as aleEt as most men of three-score,
hut he said his eyesight was falling
and the ride on the train from his
home had wearied him. And yet he
said he was going to Paterson by troll
ley to see an old relative.
He has been a subscriber to the Sen
tinel Of Freedom. the weekly edition
of the EVENING STAR, for moro than
sixty years. He said he made his first
subscription for the paper in a club
of young farmers.
FIe also said his father lived ninety
seven years.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-23
REAL WINTER
He RE IN A
FORTNIGHT
That's the Prediction Of
Local Weather Sharp.
Good Weather Till Then.

While winter is bound to arrive some
time within the next two weeks or so,
Prof. William Weiner, of the weather
bureau at the High School, did not be-
lleve this morning that the present
cloudiness means that we are going to
his would probably amount to only a
temporary break in the pleasant
sweather of the past month or more.
Tomorrow, according to his philos-
ophy, should be fair, though a little
colder than it has been for some time.
At present there seems to be no
reason to believe that the arrival of
real winter is in sight, No big storms
are heading this way. 1t is true that
up on the Canadian border they are
having a spell of zero weather, but. ex-
cept for that, the weather map is un-
marred by disturbances that could af-
feet New Jersey.
Professor Weiner's hopes for fair
weather ends with the end of January,
however. The storms and unpleasant
Hess lidL idNS Po9SSN wv
not arrived are due, just the same, and
will probably make February a month
to be remembered for some time to
come, he said. If this prophecy ZONES
true the latter part of this winter will
be much the same as last, and an early
spring will be like it was in 1907.
But, anyway, there are d few days
of this month left before the trouble
begins.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-23
RAH! RAH! RAH!
CLASS DAY EXERCISES OF
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES.
Boys and Girls Make Merry at Expense
of Friends and Faculty-Alarm
Clock Adds to Mirth.

A lively alarm clock added zest to
the witticisms and gentle knocks of
the members of the class of January,
'oS, OF the Newark High School, who
held their class day exercises in the
school auditorium last night before a
large audience of parents and friends.
The clock had been given to one OF
the boys during the presentation or
the class gifts. and every burst of
oratory was emphasized by its persist
ent b-r-r-r-r, followed by giggles from
the feminine element and audible
chuckles from the boys. The gifts
were presented by Miss Sadie Magic
and Miss Anna l. E%rbacher. each one
being accompanied by a clever little
rhyme. One girl was given an egg
beater, with it the declaration that
she needed a good stirring up" The
prettiest boy was given a mask. as a
rebuke TO his vanity, and the tallest
boy received a yard stick. that he
might not only be every inch a man,
but every yard" a man. A, can of
syrup was awarded to William Sweet.
land. ~affectionately called Sweet Will
lam.' The syrup was passed around,
and accidentally--or on purpoSe-the
- ~uiiiN pALF III IL stream OIL SNuD-
branded those in the vicinity as being
decidedly stuck up"
me professional was ably played by
Waiter F. Dombrowsky, and the class
members marched down the two centre
aisles, and took their place upon the
PLATFORM, which was prettily decorated
with palms and the class colors, blue and
gold. Miss Annie S. Wilson called the
class roll, after which the salutatory
Was Fpritp1 nv Leroy q NVsIao,.
The class history was well told BY Miss
Eleanor Hcndrickson. who gave an ac-
count of its many achievements since it's
entrance as Il body of timid freshmen,
leading up to the senior farce, given a
short time ago. and which she modestly
declared that no other class could hope to
equal.
The class prophecies were found on oak
leaves in a blue and gold basket, and on
gold stars in a blue telescope. The
prophets were Miss Edith Wade and
Miss Mary G. Miller. and truly remark
able were the futures they predicted for
the member of the class, whom they de-
clared were embryo orators. minister's
wives, hairdrcssers. editors. storekecpers,
BARRIERS, professors, bachelors, actors, etc.
Herbert j. Hannoeh presented the key
of knowledge TO a representative OF the
incoming senior A class, declaring that
the class OF '0s made it, the class of on
polished it, but that The class of January,
'0S, had made the best use N Il, attain
ing heights beyond the reach OF any other
class AZ any time. ours is the wiscst
and greatest class the school has ever
soon, and this is no eXaggeratiou,'' he
declared with becoming modesty. The
boy who received the key aptly parted
his speech by saying. You say you de-
rived your knowledge from this key. Now,
while we hope to benefit greatly by the
key, VIC also hope that some OF orr
knowledge win come from ourselves The
key was a large gold affair. tied With
blue and gold ribbon.
The class will was clever. containing be-
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-23
THREATENS TO KILL?
VAN MILLIS0N SAID TO HAVE
BEEN ON WARPATH.
His Brother-in-law Causes His Arrest,
and He Is Held Under 81, 900 Bonds.
Carried Large Carving Knife.

Charles Van Millison, % years Did. a
leather worker, who lives in a fur
nished room house in Mulberry street,
went to the home of Joseph Beckert,
Fhis brother-in-law, at 44 Avon avenue,
in an intoxicated condition late last
night.
He was armed with a large carving
knife he had taken from the home of
his mother in an adjoining apartment,
and. it is alleged, threatened to kill
Beckert and his wife. The former called
in Policemen Ambs and Pfrommer, and
they placed Van Millison under arrest.
The defendant was arraigned before
Judge Herr in the Fourth Precinct Po-
lice Court today and held in default of
$1,oOo bail to await the action of the
Grand Jury.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-23

ing the opening of a direct trolley line
tension of the First street line to Roose-
welt and the extension of the Fifth street
line to the new Standard Oil plant at Lin
den Township.
This action is the result Of agitation for
the improvement of the outlying section of
the city, at the present time without
trolley facilities. The petition urges the
Council to make no unreasonable objec-
lions to granting franchises TO trolley COM
panies making fair offers.
The plan is part OF the general scheme
for a Greater Elizabeth. The extending of
the First street trolley line has been agi-
tated before, the travelling facilities be-
tween Roosevelt and this city being in
adequate. The Railway. avenue improve
ment has also been discussed previously,
but the Fifth street project is new.
Members of the Board of Trade are opti-
mistic about the city's future, according
to remarks of the members of the rail
way committee last night. They feel that
the McAdoo tunnels will be the means OF
increasing the population in the city and
its suburbs. High rents in New York,
too, they claim, will drive many of the
residents here.
That the establishment of the big
Standard Oil plant at Linden will be fol-
lowed by the erection Of other factries is
the opinion Of the 'leading members OF
the board, and it is for this reason that
they desire to procure all the improve
mepts, possible as an inducement to con
Germs which may locate here.
The street railway committee consists o
William r. Groves, Michael Beglan ant
James L, Febrey. Mr.. Groves is secre
tary OF. the board, y.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-23
POLICEMAN IS
SUSPENDED
AFTER ROW
Revolver Figured in Saloon
Row Last Night uIvey
Loses His Badge.

AS the result of a fight in the saloon
of Matthew B. Puder, at Littleton We
nue. and Warren street, Policeman John
Mulvey. of the Fifth Precinct station,
was last night suspended by Captain
John .Ubhaus and his badge was taken
from him. The charge against Mulvey
is being intoxicated. The case was
reported to Chief of Police Corbitt, and
he has ordered Captain Ubhaus to make
a complete Investigation into the cir
cumstances.
Mulvey has been off duty for three
days, his request for the leave of abb
.%sence stating thai there was a death
in his family. Mulvey was to have
reported for duty today.
Last night he was in Puder's saloon
under the influence of liquor and got
into a quarrel with some patrons of
the place. A revolver was drawn and
it was said to be Mulvey's.
1t was alleged that while Mulvey was
in the saloon he me John Cursinder,
aged 10, and Robert E. Fetters, aged rs
years, both residing at 12S South Sixth
street, and in some manner a row be-
tween them was started in which the
three were involved. The fight contin-
ued into the street.
Patrolman Bennett arrested the two
men on Mulvey's complaint, but when
they were taken before Sergeant Cos
grove they told him a story that caused
him to send for Policeman Mulvey, take
away his badge and suspend him. He
paroled Cursinder and Fetters this
morning on their own recognizance.
The young men said that the police
man struck Cursinder after inviting him
from the saloon to the sidewalk. Cur
sinder denied today that Mulvey used
his revolver. Today the youths and
Mulvey were together, and the former
said there Was no serious difference
with Mulvey.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-23
FUNERAL OF MOSES 1. 1sENBuRG.

rhe home of the late Moses L. I%senbuTg,
of 1913 Littleton avenue. was filled with
mourners yesterday afternoon when funeral
services for the deceased were performed by
the Rev. Joseph Leucht, rabbi emeritus Of
B'nai Jeshurun Temple, assisted by the
Rev. Solomon Foster. the present rabbi.
Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr.. Isenburg was born in Newark
June Is, 1863, and attended school
here. He was a member of the Under
writer's Exchange and prominent in
building and loan circles, being presi-
den of the Excelsior Building and
Loan Association, a director in four
others, and a member of four other
associations. He is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Lille Stern I%senburg, and
two children, a son and daughter.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-23
SLAYER OF
ROMER GIVES
NEW NAME
Says lie Is Benjamin White
and Not Wilson or
Williams.
TAKES TO READING BIBLE
Murderer Awaiting Execution,
Visited Daily by Negro
Preacher, Processes Con-
version-Identity Learn.
ed Through Brother.
TAXES TO READING BIBLE

Benjamin White, and not George
Wilson, or Williams, is the name of the
negro murderer of Frederick r. Ron1er,
/. the Orange undertaken, who was tried
convicteu and sentenced to the electric
chair in six hours Monday. Realizing
that he must pay the penalty, which
is death by electrocution during the
week of March 2, the condemned man,
who is under a day and might guard
in the county Jail. made known his real
identity yesterday.
A day or two ago a letter was re-
ceived here from William M. Wilson,
a negro, employed in the postof1ce de-
partment, Chattanooga, Tenn, stating
that he had a brother, George Wilson,
who disappeared a number of years
ego and who is believed to rave come
North, and asked that inquiries be
made from the prisoner. This was
done and tho murderer's reply was;
My name is not Wilson or Williams.
but Benjamin White. Some years ago
l. was convicted of crime under the
name of Wilson in Pennsylvania, but
= iihu So0OAAo LOL kAA1N AAEAAAAS
L have a father and some sisters in
Florida and between now and the day
when l am to die ] will write them"
The condemned man appears to be
gradually realizing the seriousness of
his position. Occasionally he talks with
tho guard who is seated by the side of
the cell. A negro preacher visits him
every other day, and Tuesday he gave
a Bible to the prisoner, who says he
is now converted. He reads the Bible
almost continually.
George A. Douglass, who defended
the murderer during the trial, visited
him yesterday, and White shook his
hand warmly. II know you did all you
could for me, SIR said White, "but
my case was a hopeless one"
White claims that he gave the name
of -sNi4eerr-ssJaefl arrested in. the Key
stone State, and that it chung to him
ever since. when l told them my
name was Wilson," said he, they be-
lieved that r was taking, and claimed
that it was Williams, because the
name. Williams was one used very
mtcheby negroes" ga-sesa .rf Vts as lNv
The murderer is the first to occupy
a. cell in "'murderers' row. in the jail
lie is in cell No. l. As he sits on the
stool his general position when not
reading is that of one brooding over
trouble. His right leg is crossed over
his left knee and his head is dropped
in the palm of both hands. His race
is thus entirely hidden, and he is often
called several times before he raises
himself. @
White will be held at the local in
stitution until the warrant for his exc
cution is issued.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-23
BABE FOUND IN ASH BOX.
Brought to Spot from Distance-Police
Investigate.

The body of a newly born babe, par
tally wrapped in q newspaper. was found
In an ash box in front Of the house Mt
- East Mechanic street, yesterday after
noon by Thomas Callahan, who reported
the matter to the Third Precinct Police
station. Plainclotlesman BraN was de-
tailed to investigate. County Physician
Elliott. on being notified, ordered that the
body he removed TO Mullins mofgtle,
where it still is. II Is believed by the
police that the child was brought to the
SPOT from a distance.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-23
JESUP FUNERAL PUBLIC.
Commerce Chamber Takes Action on
Bankers Death.

NETWORK, Jan. 23.-Because of the
active part which he took in municipal
affairs, the funeral of Morris K. Jesup,
who died yesterday, which will be held
in the Brick Presbyterian Church, on
Fifth avenue. Saturday morning, at $3.50
o'clock, will partake of the nature of a
public ceremonial. Representatives of
many civic organizations and charita-
bio institutions with which the late
banker and man of affairs was con-
nected will attend it.
A special meeting of the Chamber of
Commerce was held today and action
was taken on Mr.. Jesup's death. He was
for several years president of the
chamber, and fora long time had been
one of its most active members.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-23
VERDICT GIVEN ON NOTE.

Judge Heisley in the Supreme ConFt
circuit this morning ordered a jury to enter
a Judgment for $1,000 in favor Of Joseph
Tucker of Now York. against Louis Heck.
Rudolph Schroeder and the schimper Com
nany to recover $500 on a note held BY
him. II was issued by Louis Heck Tna
given to the schimper Company for ae7
commodation paper.
The note was transferred to Rudoiph
Schroeder. Of the Schroeder Ink and Color
Company. fer discount. and fnaliy trans
forred to the plaintiff. Il was datesl March
80, 1907.
The only iteresting feature Of the ti&ai
was the call Of the defendant, Schroeder.
as a witness by the plsiutifs. His testls
mouv was 10 show that full value had been
received in exchange Tor the note
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-23
REFEREE ADJOURNS CASE.
August Fedderson Rent Reduction t.
Be Determined After Testimony.

At A hearing before Edwin G. Adams,
referee in bankruptcy. this morning on
mine what reduction for power not
used should be allowed from the rental
of the factory rented by the bankrupt,
August ~F'edderson. surviving partner
of the firm of Fedderson & Feldmeyer,
the referee was unable to determine
any amount, owing to the lack of suf-
ficient proof of the actual cost of power
not used. He adjourned the hearing
to January 30, when competent wit
nesses viii be taken before the referee
to determine the actual value per
horsepower for power used in running
the machinery Of the factory.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-23
MAN TO
GIVE SOLONS
HIS VIEWS
Treas urer Treat Invited
to Discuss Currency
Measure.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2S.-The House com
mittee on banking II currency today de-
cided to officially invite Secretary Cortel-
you, Treasurer Treat, Comptroller Ridgeley
and the members of the currency commits
sion of the American Bankers Association
to appear before it and state their views
regarding the ACCESSIBILITY of injecting elias
guarantee Of national bank deposits.
The committee was to nave heard today
representatives OF the National Board of
Trade, now in session here, but through
some misunderstanding they did not appear.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-23
FORMER MAID HELD
CHARGED WITH R0BBING
MISTRESS.
After Courts Action Clara Lee Breaks
Down When Sent Back to
Cell.

Clara Lee. negress. 2s years old. of
rs Stone street. who was arrested See-
terday. charged with pilfering house
hold articles and furniture from The
home of Mrs. Jessie futile, of S0S Rose
Vile avenue was arraigned in the
Second Precinct Court today and was
held i'm $500 bail to await the action Of
the Grand Jury. Clara Lee WAS
formerly Mrs. Tuttle's maid.
The accused appeared very much dis
tressed over her arrest, and made a big
noise by moaning when taken pack to
her cell.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-23
COLONEL WANsER E A

vINELAND, Jan. 2S.-Colonel Jarvis
Wanser, commandant of the Soldiers
Home here, died yesterday afternoon of
heart disease. He was SO years old and
had been commandment since 1898. He
served three years in the Civil War,
retiring with the rank of captain; was
also Northumberland of the old Third
Regiment, National Guards of New
Jersey, and for over twenty years was
the recognized Republican leader here.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-23
BUFFALO CLUB GETS HEsTERFER

According to a report from Buffalo,
Larry Hesterfer. the Bloomfield boy.
who played last season with Toronto,
has been traded to the Buffalo Eastern
League Club. Hesterfer has heard
nothing OF the deal. 1t is said that
Toronto gave Hesterfer II Infelder
Billy Keister for uthelder Jake Gett-
man. The latter has been with the
Bisons for many years and is still a
valuable player, but has repeatedly
had difficulties with the management.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-23
OLDEST HARVARD MAN DIES
Charles WEIGH, So, Was Graduated in
1s33-High in Masonry.

BOSTON, Jan. 23.-Charles Alfred WEIGH,
% wears, the Oldest living graduate of Har-
ward University, died of bronchitis at his
home in Newton yesterday.
Mr.. WEIGH was born In Boston on the
site of the present Federal building. Fol-
lowing his graduation from Harvard in the
class of 1888 he studied law in Springfield
and became one of the leading attorneys
of the city. In college Mr.. WEIGH was q
member of the exclusive Porcelain Club,
and he kept up his interest in the society
until the last. For three years he was
grand master of theN Grand Lodge of Ma
sons of Massachusetts,.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-23
REALTY MEN WIN SUIT.
Judgment for 500 Given to Berger &
schechner in District Court.

Judgment for 500 was rendered late yes
terday AFTERNOON in favor of Berger e
S~chechner. real estate brokers in the Union
building, by Judge Stubr, Of Hoboken, who
occupied the bench in the Second District
Court. william T. Cannon, of % Clinton
street, an insurance broker, was the de-
PENDANT.
The defendant was engaged by the plain
tifs to procure 80, 200, and was given COM
mission of 800. They failed to secure the
loan as agreed, it was charged.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-23
WILL OF W. R. RUSSELL.
Was Descendant of the Custis Family
of Virginia.

The will of the late Washington r. Eus-
sell. who died November 2 last. was ad-
mitted TO probate this morning. Ills widow.
katherine Russell, is made sole beiress and
executrix. and is not required to furnish
bonds.
Mr.. Russell was connected with the New
ark News Company for thirty years.
He was a descendant of the Custis family
of Revolutionary times. The hrst husband
Of General Washington's wife was a Custls.
The will is dated August Z, 1906.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-23
WOULD GUST MAYOR.
Bayonne Democrats Claim Garven Can't
Hold Two 0faces.

BAYoNNE. Jan. 2s.-Mayor Pierre
p. Garven, who was yesterday APP
pointed Prosecutor of Hudson County
by Governor Fort. will likely hold OH
to both jobs. although he has an
nounced he will serve as the city's
executive without pay.
The Democrats are talking of be-
ginning proceedings to Gust him from
the MaYoralty chair.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-23
JAY GOULD HOME LEASED.

NEW YORk. Jan. 25.-rhe old Jay Gould
residence. Forty-scVenth street and Fttta
avenue. has been leased and the four-story
brown stone house will be altered for use
ae stores. For wears the building has heer
vacant. Miss Helen Gould, the owner, has
finally been induced 10 lease IL Tor q .ong
term Of years.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-23
VAN HIsE's s7rH EXECUTION.

SCRANTON, Pa. Jan. 2$A-James Van
Hise, of Newark, N. j.. toby ohiciated
at the hanging of Saverio Ctrcio. slayer
of Nicholas Ferrias. Thish was Van
Eiss's sishty-seveuth execution.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-23
NOTED DENTAL SURGEON DEAD.

BOSTON, Jan. 23.-Thomas Fillebrown,
one Of the leading dental surgeons in the
country, died here yesterday, aged 72 years.
Since 1897 he had been professor of aural
and comparative surgery at Harvard Uni
versity.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-23
ULLMAN, RACING MAN, DEAD.

NEW YORK, Jan. 23.-Joseph F. Ullman,
the well-known racing man, died in a sani-
tarium at Amityville, l.. l., last night, as
the result of paralysis, from which he suf-
fered for. nearly a year.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1908-01-23
TO WORK FOR
A GREATER
ELIZABETH
Board Of Trade Members
Will Urge Extension of
Trolley Lines.
Especial to tho Evening star.I

Especial 70 the Evening StaT.l
ELIZABETH. jan. 2S.-The street rail
ways committee of the Board of Trade
last night adopted resolutions which will
be submitted to the City Council advocat-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20
GET OUR BIG FOR RENT LIST.

EIGHT ROOMS on TWO FLOORS. This
house is located the most prominent street
in Columbia Heights: heated by hot water;
porcelain tub: Is feet wide: 500 will put it
in frst-class condition 1t will only require a
little cash to buy this hhuse above the mort
gage. The price is remarkably low for such
ideal home considering the superior neigh
boz hood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-20
GET OUR BIG FOR RENT LIST.

CAPITOL HILL BARGAIN Only a short
distance of the new Union station. This house
was built TO stand forever: contains four bed
floor. besides a large pantry With large win
dow and porcelain sink; all the plumbing in
the bathroom Is new; lot is ~ feet wide ly
30 feet deep to n paved alley: woodwork and
general construction is out 1T the ordinary:
dining room has beautiful dome light. This
is really ideal home and the neighborhood
is fire. For quick sale the price has been
reduced q 81 600