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Middletown transcript., 1908-10-10

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tween the past and present. We.
are told that the sins OF omission
and commission charged against
the Democrats who once held
this state and the several conn
ties in thraldom must not be re-.
verted to for the sake of compari.
son.
1--WE are advised that the old
fee system obreryed in the pay
ment of county officers, when
nobody knew the amount OF their
pickings, was a legacy from the
old Wings. Nevertheless the
Democrats were perfectly wiling
to continue the system without
any attempt to changethe scheme
even for the purpose of saving
the money of the taxpayers.
Nothing was done in the direc-.
ton of securing better results at
less cost, and for half a century
the Democrats fought against a
new constitution for the state.
At every turn and on every oc.
casion they fought hard to pre-
vent a new constitution from be-
coming fact, and in no way did
they evince a desire to bring
about a more economical and a
more honest administration OF
county affairs.
at is known of men that the
outlay for New Castle county an
nually under Democratic rule,
was tremendous with nothing to
show in the end to indicate that
full returns had been received
for money paid. Not until the
Repu blicans, after a long and
persistent fight, secured a new
constitution and later, when in |
control of the General Assembly,
brought about the passage OF
acts to provide for a more busi-
ness like payment of the salaries
of county officials, was a change |
secured.
"Now it is that under the new
order of things-brought about
by Republican legislation the sal
aries of the county officers are
fixed, with the addition of certain |
fees, largely reduced for the
benefit of the people. And it is
to be borne in mind that when
this new system was brought
about not a Democratic member
of the General Assembly voted
against the new order. It may |
not be considered by some, as
the proper plan to adopt, yet it
remains a fact that Democrats as
well as Republicans agreed upon
the system as fair and proper.
We are told that-even if the
county is saving thousands of
dollars as compared with the old |
Democratic method-it is not a
matter to be noted at this time
.'The bad record of the Demo
Gratis in Office is forever looming
up to vex that party, and no won
der the members thereof cry
"Forget it," Only by compari-
son can proper estimates be made |
of accomplishments, in political
affairs. 1t is certainly in order
to bear in mind that under Re-
publican direction the affairs of |
New Castle county and the affairs |
of the state at large have been
conducted with a closer appre-
citation of the value of a dollar,
and with a more practical under
standing of what good govern
ment means than was ever the |
case under Democratic nomina-
ton. Yet we must not speak of |
it, shout our Democratic friends. |
1t is begging the issue to stand
against the whole truth being
told. '-Morniag Neaos.
Middletown transcript., 1908-10-10
THEY WANT TO FORGET IT

with an ingenious evasion
that is not conclusive we are told
that In the consideration of mat
eers political and economical we
Middletown transcript., 1908-10-10
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Middletown transcript., 1908-10-10

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Middletown transcript., 1908-10-10
Mr. Bowers spaars

Hnen Mr. Arters had finished, Isaac
~ bowers arose and 10 a reference TO
'he selections for the Office Of attorney
general ne gave reasons why lie thought
Mr. Davis sEonId be elected and held.
snat there was no question Of sobriety.
intelligence or ability. He minated
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-21
SHAMPOO ON SEAT
SAVES BALANCE OF
JOHNNY FROM FIRE
Gee! I'm B0inin'r' Exclaims
Boy Who Dashes Into Shave
WOrks-Suspected Mustard.

Gee; get some water quick! I'm a
boinin' up!" cried Johnnie Campbell,
of 152 Badger avenue, as he ran into
the barber shop of II. S. Stier. 4l0
Clinton avenue, today.
And Johnnie was burning.
The rear portion of his coat and
trousers We're ablaze, and the BARRIERS
instantly applied the shampoo hose. A
high pressure stream was played on
the boy for about W moments before
back taps could be sent in.
Johnnie was glad 1t was not n
worse, after the young confagration
had been subdued, and did not want to
go to a surgeon.
II thought | sat on a mustard poul-
tice,' he said.
He was taken to the Office of DR..
James H. Cummins. and it was found
that he was burned about the back and
hands.
The boy was seated ON a peach bas-
ket near a fire built by some play
mates in Badger emu The flames
reached the basket and were roaring
merrilly before the y%oungster felt the
alarm.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-21
EAGLETTE
SCARS OVER HEADS
Of The OLD BIRDS
Mary R. Hayes, OF Newark, the
Hit OF the Eagles Big
Celebration.

Standing out as one of the central
versary celebration of the Fraternal
Order of Eagles at Seattle, Wash. is
the distinction enjoyed by pretty J.
year-old Mary II. Hayes, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas G. Hayes, of 81
Central avenue.
She was the only little girl to make
the trip almost across the continent
with her parents, and was idolized by
the delegates, numbering 1000. She is
a talented little girl, and her songs
captured the Eagles. who showered her
with many gifts.
While in Seattle the anniversary Of
her birth was celebrated. and New
Jersey delegates presented her with a
gold locket and chain. Judge James
Mccarthy. of Jersey City. prominent
in Eagledom. has written to President
John d. Hayes, of Newark Aerie. that
MARY was the hit of the convention"
She was christened THE Eaglette" by
the delegates. and received an extend
ed notice in the Seattle Post-Intelli-
gencer. Mary Hayes virtually closed
the Eagles convention with her songs.
She is now in California with her
parents, and viii return with other
Eagle delegates to Newark August %.
Miss Hayes attends the st. Patrick's
School, and has appeared at the New
Auditorium.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-21
WOODMENSCH|EFS
HERE WHEN ORDER
PLANS BIG MEET
High Officers to Pay Visit To-
morrow Night-Perfect Attn
letic Program Then.

The field day and athletic meet OF
the Essex county and West Hudson
camps of the Modern Woodmen OF
America, scheduled to take place in
Olympic Park Saturday. August %,
promises to be a banner event in the
history of this order.
Delegations representing the twelve
lamps including Newark, Essex. North
End, Lawton, Mckinley, West Side, AL
bert Schurr and Robin Hood, which
comprise a membership of owe 1,500,
will tomorrow night attend a prelimi-
nary session in the headquarters of
Newark City Camp No. 1862, at 472
Broad street. The meeting will also
partake of an official visitation by the
new state deputy, A. e. Chaffee, of
Washington, d. C. All State dignitaries
of the order will be present, including
the national lecturer, Edward F.
Burns; State Counsel Edward l.. BEN
son, State Escort Harry Fulper, Past
State Consul Frank A. Champlin, State
Lecturer Harry Adler, District Deputy
Tolen n Head Physician DIR. j. L.
Young.
State Deputy NChaffee's jurisdiction
includes New Jersey, Maryland, Dela-
ware and District of Columbia.
During the session the field day meet
will come up for further discussion.
The twelve camps have fraternally CO.
operated on committee lines. and the
members will vie with each other in an
attempt to capture the largest number
of entry prizes.
Colonel Theodore c. McAl1ister, of
Hilton, commander OF Battalion 1O6,
Sixth Regiment. Forester Uniform
Rank, will also give an evolution drill
during the afternoon of the field day.
It has the honor of being the first uni
formed battalion to organize in he
East. The regimental major is John F.
Gaffney, and president, John P. Saxer,
jr.
The general committee for field day
is made up of three delegates from
each camp. The officers of this COM
mittee are Harry S. Tolen. of Newark
City Camp, president; T. George Stiles.
of Arlington Camp. treasurer, n
James Carrick, of Robin Hood Camp,
secretary.
The official program is being pre-
pared. and will include many new and
novel athletic features. A long list of
prizes will be awarded the winning
contestants.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-21
DEAD MAN AT HELM,
SCHOONER RUNS WILD.

PERTH AMBOY, Aug. 21.-Lum-
Der and brick-laden, the stout lit
tie schooner Buena Vista was floating
her way from Red Bank to Perth Ann
boy under a stiff breeze. Philip Rohr2r,
who knew the waters of the coast like
a book, was left vt the wheel while his
two companions Of the ''crew'' went be-
low.
When off Highlands The people on the
leach were surprised by the queer an
tics of the boat. She left her course,
came up in the wine and. as the sail
tapped over, headed for the shore. The
man at the helm stood as rigid as
marble and made no move to prevent
the boat grounding on the sand. h
spectators yelled at him and their cries
brought the captain up from the cabin.
With an angry exclamation he rushed
to the helmsman. but stopped suddenly.
threw up his hands and exclaimed:
MY God, Rohrer is dead'!'
Rohrer had died of heart disease, but
even in death he stood to his post and
gripped the spokes of the wheel with
the hold Of a wise.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-21
BISHOP MQUA|O
At Anniversary
BANQUET FAINTS
Clergy Thought Death Was Near,
bit Physician Said No Inn
mediate Danger.

ROCHESTER,, Aug. 21.-At the close
of the banquet with which the dedica-
ton of the new Hall of Theology at st.
Bernard's Seminary concluded, Bishop
Bernard j. McQuaid collapsed, and 1t
was feared hat death was imminent.
The exercises involved the celebration
of the f~ortieth anniversary of the
bishops episcopate and the siXtieth an
niversary of his ordination to the
priesthood.
AS Bishop McQuaid, clad in the robes
of his office was wheeled into the din
ing-room the clergy rose to greet him.
He spoke, except for a moment at the
beginning of his address, with neX
pected vigor, continuing for seventeen
minutes. Then he suddenly said;
II would like to say more, but / feel
that my strength is failing me-
The bishop became deathly pale and
leaned back in >his chair. He became
unconscious. and the clergy, stunned by
the shock, involuntarily knelt in prayer.
DR.. Simpson administered two hypo-
dermic injections n lowered the prel-
ate's head. C%oadjutor Bishop Thomas
It. Hickey prepared to administer the
sacrament of the last rites, but Bishop
McQuaid regained consciousness within
three or four minutes and slowly re-
viVed.
DIR. Simpson said he was in no i'm
mediate danger of death.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-21
FOR
HARR|GAN SHOWN
BY LIVELY PARADE
Candidate for Sheriff's Place on
Democratic Ticket Surprised
by Demonstration.

President William Harrigan, of the
Police Commission, was greatly graft
fed last night at the showing made by
friends who desire that he shall be the
Democratic candidate for Sheriff. His
supporters paraded through the
Twelfth, Fifth and Tenth wards in a
demonstration held TO boom his candi-
dacy. Following the parade there was
speechmaking at BITS Hall, Market
and Bowery streets. when the commits
sioner expressed his thanks to his
many adherents.
The paraders were on foot, on horse
back and in coaches The grand mar
shal Vas former School Commissioners
Daniel F. Delaney. Commissioner Har-
rigan, as the guest of the paraders,
rod in a coach. The size of the pa
rade surprised the friends of Mr.. Har-
rjgan as well as other observers and
brought out an enthusiasm that In
spirited the "Old Mans supporters.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-21
DEMAND
100000 OF THE CITY.
Big Damage Suit Grows Out OF
Cedar Grove Reservoir
Controversy.

James G. and Alexander Stewart have
brought suit against the city Of New
ark for $4,000 damages as the result
of the Cedar Grove reservoir contro-
Nersy.
The suit follows the granting by Vice
Chancellor Howell of a moeion made
on behalf of the city to strike out a
cross bill filed by the Stewards i'm Il
suit in Chancery brought by tie United
States Fidelity ana Guaranty Com
pany. The latter company. as surety
for James Seine, a sub-contractor under
Stewart & Abbott, which hal the con-
tract for the construction of the reser-
voir, completed the Seine contract after
Seme's default.
The surety company later claimed
that Stewart & Abbott owed it 5000
and undertook to establish a lien on
money which the city owed Stewart
& Abbott.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-21
WARRANTS SERVED
On {. THOMAS AS
He T0SsES ON COT
Will Have to Answer for Speed
ing and Driving Without
a License.

LONG BRANCH, Aug. 21.-While
tossing on a hospital cot u. X. Thomas
was served last night with the war
rants sworn out on Wednesday before
Recorder \. Van oDren by State In
spector Of Automobiles Alexander Ask
Thomas is at the Monmouth
Memorial Hospital, where he is suffer
ing with a broken leg, due TO his re-
automobile accident when his big
crashed into q carriage containing
a woman and driver.
Thomas's counsel drove to Seabright
and procured a surety bond for the
bail. which was fixed at $50O-$300 for
driving without a license and 5000 for
exceeding the speed limit. Recorder
Van Doren was present to take bail
and accept the bond. The cases were
set for trial in Long Branch on Sep
TENDER 10. 1t is expected that
Thomas's leg will be taken out of the
plaster of paris cast on Saturday. when
a specialist will come here for the pur-
pose.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-21
CASH AND
Be QU|Ck' THUGS
DEMAND ST|ER WAS
Biff! Straight from the Shoulder,
and 1t Was All
Over.

Give me your money, Come on, be
quick about it, said a would-be high
wayman to H. s. Stier. of 40 Clinton
avenue, near Peshine and Clinton ave
nues. early today.
Yes, I'll be quick about it, was
STEERS reply as he shot u his right
and the highwayman went down for
the count. Another bold, bad man,
who was evidently present to aid, did
not interfere, but revived his compan-
lon.
Sitter notified police headquarters.
then returned to the scene with another
man, but the highwayman had fed.
To an EVENING STAR reporter Mr..
Sitter said that he had visions of a sep
aration from all the valuables he car
ried. but thought II good punch
would save him. 1t did.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-21
FALL, KILL
DOG THAT SAVED
THREE FAMILIES
Canine Whose Barking Reused
Tenants Facing Death Buried
Under Ruins.

PITTSBuRG, Aug. 21-Three families
early today To ind their houses
on fire. narrowly escaped cremation and
were saved in their night clothes. The
barking of a pet dog aroused Joseph
Schell, of 10S Washington street, whose
family was gotten out just as the walls
fell in, burying the dog which gave the
warning.
While this fire was IN progress an
other fire consumed the buildings from
2246 to 1852 Centre venue The family
of II. Levine found all escape cut off
and climbed TO the roof, where fremen
found and rescued them.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-21
MERCHANT LEFT $4,000
TO HEBREW CHARITIES.

I EL.BERON, Aug 21.-More thar $lo,-
600 was left to Hebrew charities under
the will of Sigmund Rosenwald. a
wealthy merchant. who died August a.,
in Elberon, which has been filed in the
~surrogate's office. The testator left the
Hebrew Benevolent and Orphan Asy-
lum s. $500, the United Hebrew Charities
I, 1000, the M~ontefiore Home $1,000. the
Home for Aged and Infirm Hebrews
81, 900. the Hebrew Infant Asylum $500,
the Mount Sinai Training School for
Nurses $500. and the Home for Aged
and Infirm. 'Yonkers, District No. ],
B'nai Birth. $500
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-21
BRYAN REACHES
DES MONIES TO
Open CAMPAIGN
Democratic Candidate Will To-
night Deliver Speech on
the Tariff Question.

DIES MONIES, Ia, Aug. 2l.-William
J. Bryan reached Des Molnes. where
he will deliver his first speech
of the campaign, at $50 a. M.
two hours behind schedule time.
Although he had worked far into the
night at Lincoln preparing for his de-
parture. he slept well en- route, and
stepped from the train at the Rock
Island station fresh n happy. He was
met by a large crowd. State Chairman
Price and other Democratic leaders
took him Immediately to the Slavery
Hotel. A crowd of Democrats was on
hand, and Mr.. Bryan was forced to
hold an impromptu reception in the
lobby.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-21
COURT PAROLES MAN
WHO PEDDLED WHISKEY,

Jacob Kleinhandler, of 106 Stratford
place. who was arraigned in the Third
Precinct Court charged with violating
the Bishops law, was parolled today
to await the action of the Grand Jury.
officer Hugh Fitzsimmons. Who ar
rested Kleinhandler. said he was selling
whiskey from house to house and had
no license. He claimed to be working
as a salesman for Charles Franzblau.
who conducts a saloon at 1853 Ferry
street.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-21
RATTLESNAKE SKIN SAVES
JERSEYMAN FROM DEATH.

BAYONNE. Aug. 21.-A piece of rat
tlesnake skin he carried for good luck
saved Edward Mountains life. When he
was at work in the Standard Oil Com
pany's plant ar artery in his arm was
severed. Mountain tied the snakes
skin tightly above the wound and kept
it there until an ambulance arrived.
The surgeon said if the flow of blood
had not been stopped the man would
have died.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-21
HUBBY SLAPPED, ARRESTED,
FORGIVEN; WANTED A KISS.

PASSAIC. Aug. 21.-Because he tried
To kiss her in the street, Mrs. John Pat
ner called the police TO arrest her hus-
band. The couple lived in Wharton UNI
iii three weeks ago. when they parted,
Mrs. Palmer going TO Passaic. Palmer
met his wife here yesterday and when
slapped his face and called a policeman
and demanded Patner's arrest. Then
the couple made up and went to Wharf
ton together.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-21
ARlONS HAVE RIDE AND
DINE AT BENDER'S GROVE.

Several hundred members of the
Arion Singing Society and their friends
went to Bender's grove, Lorraine. last
night, in special trolley cars. Dinner
was served In the grove and there was
chorus and solo singing. The party
boarded the cars at the High street
loop at Z O'Clock and returned at mid
night
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-21
CONDUCTOR HURT IN FALL FROM CAR.

James Rooney, a conductor on the
Orange line, while collecting fares on
"a crowded car today. slipped and fell
from the rear platform at Central ave-
nue. and Seventh street. He was at
tended by DR.. Louanna Heath. of 534
Warren street. and was later taken to
his home.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-21
AMUSEMENT SOCIETY
WOMEN MANAGE FEST.

Music and dancing wound up the fes-
tival of the Woinen's Amusement So
ciety in Thebe's farm, Hilton. last
night. Professor John Martins orches-
ira played. Arrangements were made
by his committee: Mrs. Dissler, Mrs.
Bulthaupt, Mrs. S~chreiner, Mrs. Meis-
enzahl. Mrs. Neiberger and Mrs.
Roeder.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-21
TnREE-cENT FARES MAKE PROFIT.

CLEVELAND, Aus, 21.-According
to figures given out by the municipal
traction company thrca-cedt fare made
a proht of $40. $50 for che ompany dur
ing the month of July. This is the
first statement which has not shown
a deficit.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-21
CANAL CANoElsTS MUST PAY TOLL,

PATTERSON. Aug. 2l.-Canoelsts VINO
use the Norris canal as a waterway
from the Passaic river to LAX Hopat-
cong will hereafter pay a fee OF is
cents a mile. John Mallon, local super
i~ntendeut of the canal, will grant per-
mits.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-21

Make up your mind now that you VIII ists
crease your sales. Advertise In the STAR.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-02-26
DREAMED HE WAS
BLIND, THEN STRICKEN
Strange Fate Surrounds New
York Men.

New York. Feb. %. Dreaming that
he had been stricken blind while at
work. Thomas Pcndergast, - years Of
age. at 327 Adams street. Hoboken.
and employed as bridge tender at the
Lackawanna ferry, GwOkc suddenly
while in bed on Sunday night, and,
finding it only j dream, turned over
and went to sleep again.
Yesterday morning he told his wife
of his strange dream, and she told him
not to worry. He also told his fellow
workmen. and they laughed at him,
Shortly before time TO quit work last
night. at O'Clock. and while he was
winding the hawser about the drum at
the ferry. he became blind suddenly as
the crowds of commuters were rushing
for their trains.
His comrades We're quickly at his
side in response to his terrified cry. He
was taken into the waiting room and a
doctor summoned Pendergast was
placed in a cab and taken home, where
several doctors worked over him all
night. but in a vain effort to restore
his sight.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-02-26
CHICAGO GREETSAUTO
First Stage of the Long New
York-Paris Race Has
Been Completed.
AN AMERICAN CAR LEADS.

Chicago, Ill, Feb 2G.-The first long
stage Of the world race between New
York and Paris was completed by the
American automobile yesterday after
noon. Montague Roberts. driver Of
the Thomas Flyer checked in at the
Chicago Automobile club at 4:3o
o'clock, probably day Or more i'll ad-
vance of the French and Italian cars.
The American car is thirteen days out
of New York.
The Studebaker, carrying a message
from Gen. Fred d. Grant in New York
to Fort Leavenworth, arrived i'll Chica-
go twenty minutes earlier. but it was
not in the race. This car left New
York six days after the international
contestants. but it was worked contin-
uously in relays by drivers who travel
ed ahead in trains.
After a day or two of rest Roberts
and his assistants will push on at once
to Omaha. and from there to San Fran
cisco At San Francisco they will
take boat for Valdez. The American
car will not wait for the other cars in
the contest. as Roberts is determined
to keep his lead The start probably
will be made Thursday morning,