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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-04-02
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THE important thing Is now to guard
her"
Guard her.
"ics. II iB % impcrativ" that |
tell you. hnairnth"r. something I would
have kept from you
TWO minutes hurried CONFORMATION
and the English sailor says In quarter
deck dlrcctncHg: Il understand. No
one gocB into that door except the doc
tor and Enid. II anyone prOwls around
here lend me your revolver, Barnes.
You always carry one"
Eyes. and you must from now on do
tho same" answer the American M
he passcs the weapon to the English.
man, He steps 10 his own room, and
gets another pistol from his vallse,
muttcring Brimly III | have 10 shoot,
IL viii be TO Kill. Now, this makcB II
necessary 10 see Elijah Emory at
ncc Luckily ! cablcd him"
Making his way %hurrisdly to tho
busy COurs l,clznncc. Barnes steps
into the Hotel des DGux MOndcs, a
wcll.knOwn house 81 commercial On
tcrtainmcnt. A moments inquiry Of
the polite clerk and he steps into tho
correspondence rOGm OF the hotel.
After looking about a moment. he
places his hand on tine shoulder Uf n
man engaged In writing.
Il saw you come In the door.
harness" says the man. continuing his
labor. Glad to behold you. Your
wire from Ajscc;o came last night.
I've got all Abe Information for you.
missed you at the care. and rock.
,nsd you'd gone on 10 Paris Here's
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-04-02

what you wanted. finished. ~ pascss
him the paper.
Barnes glances carefully sbovt the
roon-which Ii deserted.
There's no living thing here except
fiies." remarks Emory. Il took care
OF that before I began To write my
confidential report for you. I'll keep
my eye on the door. so you can speak
freely"
"Have you evcr been over in Cor.
sica?" whispers his client.
"Nevor!" says the detective. "And
I don't banker after going there. II Q
Coraican commits a crime and gets TO
his blessed island. he can stay there
for me. To arrest him the gcndarmcs
might have to kill his whole tribe:
they hang together like a fock OF wild
hogs"
Eyes, too much. Now III tell you
what | want you to do for me. Emory.
I want you to act az a buffer"
"A buffer agin what"
Against the Intangible. haven't
settled exactly against whom. but
listen to my story. II won't takc over
half an hour. Then youn know how
to act"
Rapidly. but under his breath.
Barnes tells tho American detective Of
the extraordinary. uncallcd for and
mistaken Corsican blood feud that he
fears instead OF having been satisfied
two nights before by the death Of two
men, has been Increased and extended
During tho first OF his story. Emory
beams upon him with tho genial smile
Of Il man expecting ducats. During
tho latter part OF It, his face grows
worried, several times he ncrvously
wipes the preparation from his brow
and squirms all over his seat uneaslly
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-04-02

4. the close he HhIhdcIR: "Grc whiz.
you want me to put my finger In II
regular torSican ~y"ud"tta? Not ON yer
blooming ME- Nut for all the rhInO
In Barring I,rotl"r@'. H"BidrB. women
sometimes tax" a hand In these affairs
and play Nh" cry devil"
"Ycs, it'B b"rauH" IN" unfortunate
lady IN already In this AFFAIR and an
other may be drawn Into II ! speak to
You" implorcB Harn"H, Il know none
wont tempt You. Emory. but u coun
trywoman. or rather one who VIII be "A
cOunirywOmnn
"Oh. you mean tho future Mrs.
barnes Of Now York. Well. for her
sake, hang me II ! don't 30 YOU"
THANK you" l!hrnes gives Emory
a grateful grip. adding. earnestly
Now. let's look owe this affair.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-04-02
Jacobs Ladder"

Among the staircaHcH the world 0ver
nom rs 30 long or difficult Of ascent
ag Jacobs Ladder" This Night con
iains more than 700 steps. all rising
with the same M. In the same diroe.
ton. Tho steps rise at an angle Of ex.
actly 40 degrees. Jacobs Ladder"
asccnds "A steep hin at 81. Helena.
Tho steps arc naturally the most III.
rect route 10 tho summit Of the hin,
and despite their great length. are
climbed daily by wayfarcrs
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-04-02
p u.
ST'VV CV T'
The Document In Barnes' pocketboot

SSSuIlcHt w odTnEu VOCFNNDOON
"Yon have read this?" Barnes IN
speaking while no is d"ciphcring AZ
well AZ he can the mutilatcd note.
How could lin the carriage with
you and after that under mammals
awful cyeR?"
where's tho f%ourth-ihe other
piccc?" asked Burton. B%nvagcly.
II couldn't yet the Othnr-tho pcO
pic were stamping about So" STAN
mers Maud, She was tearing It. W
when she kcclcd over"
did Marina say nn~ything?"
"YeA. she Borter gaspch: Don't tell
him. Then Edwin grabbed her. Iint
what's In IT." asks Maud. M Barnes
strives again TO gain the fun meaning
OF the three quarter cpistlc.
Nothing that would i%nterest n little
girl"
But II would interest ma. Let me
tell ma, Then she'll lot mp on me-"
mot . word to anyone" says Bur,
ton. Bternly.
Two more boxes Of marrons
slaces."
Here. buy them" Tho American
passed 10 Mand'H eagerly outstretchcl
hand a couple Of 20 franc gold pieces.
"But--" Barnes dcincanor has become
terrifying. ~ o blab Of this 10 ed,
win Anstruther. III tell your mother
that you kept this note from her"
Great JONES'" muttcis Maud. shiv.
ering. Then she implores: But II !
keep dark. youll beg mo on for run.
ning away with your
Yes. svoid your mothers eyes for
two hours and III probably put some
thing In Lady Chartris' head that will
make hsr so happy she'll think you the
incest little chick out Of its she'll"
The American ~courteously leads thu
Char,ris infant 10 her hotel. but evor,
~ hS BIDS The child sdiSu 1t the door.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-04-02

Old Wall Used as Safe.

AZ on the day they left the mint. A.
the newcst coin IN tho lot was struck
on 70 years ago and tho structure WAS
built about 1892. II iB believed that the
purse has lain In It's vault three.
quarters Of n century, The money
found In the old wallet included ~
silver half dollars. ranging In date
from 1872 to 1892. and another coin.
probably an English fOurpence. dated
l77G, There were also three dimes
coined In the '20B. Mr.. Granclle would
not part with his Souvenirs ~ SU
prtoo.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-04-02
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications, - they cannot reach tho die
os'i portion " the car. There " rnIy one way 70
euro Joufn-.s, NJ I that isby con't'. ntionai remedies.
Dcafnsrn IN caused by an innained condition of tho
mucous Iininy ~ tho Eustachian Tube. When this
tube IL innatnrd you have u Tumbiing sound ur i'm
perfect hearing. and when II Il entirely closed, beat.
moss IL this result. aud unicsr tho Inflammation cnn 10
taken out nui this tnhc restored Ia ia hprInal cunii.
tion. hearing VIII bS destroyed forever; nlnc eases
ont 81 ten nTo caused by tAtaffh, which II nothIGg
but All inhamoi condition - tho mucuua surfaces.
We will gltr ono Hundred Dollars TOR any ease ~
Dcnfnshs icau'ei NY c,tntrhJ thnt chanOt 10 cured
by Hairs Catairh Cure. Bsnh Tor circulars, free.
y CHENEY q CO.. Toledo. u
Rolh Wy DrurgiSt-. sic.
Take IalIa Family rms fJv constipation.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-04-02
A popuIar Game,

"Whorc hay yea been this cvenin'?"
asked O'Ril"y OF O'Toolc.
Sure, ! hav been playing bridget
whist" said O'TOolc.
%"Erldg"t whist? an how do ycz play
thot?"
II SIT In the kitchen wild bridget, an
Uhin bridget hears the misaus comm
she says whist"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-04-02
In a Pinch, Use ALIENS FOOT.EAsE,

A powder. II cures painful, smart
Ing, nervous feet and ingro"ing nails.
IT'S the greatest comfort discovery OF
IN" a.Gc. Makes now shoes easy. A
certain cur" for sweating feet. Sold
by all DrugEin,H. 25c. Accept no cub
atitutc. Trial package. FREE. hd.
dress a. 8. OlmHt"h. lc Roy. N. Y.
Cultivai" the habit Of always a"clng
the best in people. and NOR" than that
OF drawing forth whatever iB the best
IN them Ih"oIorc tuylor.
Pcttlt's Eye 6alvc FIrst Sold In 1907
100 years ago, nilr. iurr"na" yearly, wonder.
tul remedy, 'n"I millIuna weak rt"E. All
diuFpiHt, 81 Howard Bros. Buffalo, \. !.
or cour@" sou never took advantage
OF any one.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-04-02
vermonter Finds Purse and Coin Hid
den Nearly a Century Ago.

While Louis Grannlle Of Bridgewa.
ter. W.. was tearing down an Old
wall Of tho ~BrldgcwatGr tOwr farm he
uncarthcd "A purse hidden In IA small
vault built for the purpose between
tho stones. The leather was rotten
with age and fell apart as soon ~
handled, but the several coins which
II contained we're ~ bright aud fresh
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-04-02
SYNOPSIS.

Burton r. barnes. n wealthy American
touring Corsica. rescuss the young Eng.
fish lieutenant. Edward Gerard Anstruth-
er. and his Corsican bride. Marina.
dhughtcr Of tho paolis. from the muir
dsrOus vendetta. understanding that his
loves, Enid Apstruthsr. sister Of ths Eng
Och lieutenant. The -four NY from Ajac-
Clio TO Marssilies on board tho French
steamer Constantine. Tho vendetta pur-
sues and as tho quartet ara about Ia
board the train for London at Narcotics.
Marina 10 handed n mysterious note
which causes her to collapH and necsHsi-
1ates a postponsment Of the journey,
Barnes gets part OF the mysterious note
and T~sceives letters which inform him
Employs an American de,sctlys and plans
90 boat ths vendetta at their own game.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-04-02
The Greater Job,

"Olh Rosl"y appears to be quito nt-
tcniiv" to Miss Mainchnntz."
"Oh, yes"
~ guppoe" she has great hopes of
being his wife soon"
mo. ! think her great hope Ia TINT
she Will be- his wibOw soon"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-24
POWDER THROWN
IN EYES AS HE
GUARDS HOME
James Elliott Frenzied with
Pain After Assault Alleged
to Be by John KrOnOsky.

James Elliot is in st. James's Hos
pital temporarily blinded as the result
of having powder thrown in his eyes.
Elliot heard q commotion in the hall
beneath his apartments. at 30 Jackson
street. and started to investigate. II
was dark, and he slowly CROPPED his
way dowr the stairs. As he reached
the bottom he discerned the forms of
two men.
What are butting in for?" asked
one of the men, and instantly Elliot
was blinded by some sort OF "A powder
thrown into his eyes. Frenzied with
pain, the man started to run up the
stairs, but finally was compelled to cry
for help. After all efforts to relieve
him failed, Elliot was taken TO the
hospital, where 1t is said that he will
not lose his sight, hut will require care
full treatment for some time.
Relatives and friends OF Elliot say
thai John Kronosky, of SO Passaic ave
nue., threw the powder. Mrs. Julia Ell
liot caused Kronosky's arrest on a
charge of assault and battery. In the
Third Precinct Court today he was
held in $500 bail for the grand jury.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-24
bOSSEO IN
KITCHEN, SHE SAYS,
WANTS A DIVORCE
Mrs. Minna EckIiard Complains
That John Made Her Cook
Meals Over Charcoal Fire,

My husband mad me cook over a
charcoal fire and then quarraled be-
cause his meals were old when he
came in late said Mrs. Minna Eek
hard, of 2S9 East Kinney street, to an
EVENING STAR reporter.
He said he couldn't stand the smell
of kerosene and wood made too much
heat" she went on. We quarreled
about twice a week and every Monday
he objected to paying the grocer's and
butchers bills"
Mrs. Eckhard is suing for a divorce
from John Eckhard. She said that her
household bills were never more than
SO IA week and that every item on the
bill was gone over infinitely and that
she had to stand all sorts of abuse be-
cause she used too many eggs, so much
butter, etc, etc.
When Eckhard first decided to leave
his wife she coaxed him to stay. He
then, according to Mrs. Eckhard. dis
mantled the house, took all the pic
lures down. had the carpets taken VI
and when he finally did leave left his
wife alone with their sick son, Is years
of age.
When asked If he saw his father
often the lad replied, mo, and / don't
want tot l wish it had all happened
years ago"
Mrs. Eckhard is living with her
father and married sister at the East
Kinney street address.
Eckhard is fighting the suit and has
entered a general denial.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-24
NO M|X.UP OVER
CANDIDATES FOR
FREEHOLOERSHIP
Law Passed This Year Requires
Only Small Numbers OF
Signers.

Freeholders IN this State will be
elected this year as they have been in
previous years, despite the operation
of the new direct primary law.
Through the miseonstruction of Il
verbal statement made last week by a
South Jersey newspaper. the report
was spread that candidates for the
party nominations for freebooter would
have to secure loo. signers 10 their peti-
tons in order to have their names pul
on the primary tickets.
This is not SO. Candidates in wards.
towns, townships or ~boroughs which
each elect a single freebooter, viii have
to secure only tea signers to a petition.
In places whore freeholders are elect
ed at large, as in Orange and East
Orange, where Two officials represent
the five wards of each city, the candi-
dates must have fifty signers TO their
petitions.
In Il law approved April Is, this year.
provision is made for candidates who
will represent more tina one munich
rality. 1t requires three signers IN
each place to the petition of a candi-
date. This statute Is a supplement To
the direct primary law, md is as fol
lows:
In all cases where voters of two or
more municipalities of this State vote
jointly for the Office OF chosen free
holder not less thar three legal voters
of any political party In each munich
patty may file with the clerk of their
respective municipality a petition in
dorsing any member of their political
party as a candidate for the nomina-
ton of said party 10 the said office Of
chosen freeholder. in the manner pro-
Eided by the act to which this act il a
supplement for the indorsirg of candi-
dates for nomination in a single ward
or township"
The act goes on "a specify further
procedure by the clerk.
In The Livingston-Roseland freeholder
district q candidate will have To gel
three names in each place. So in thu
Caldwell district, which includes the
four Caldwells and Essex Fells: the
NeIona-Cedar Grove district. the
8loomield-Gien Ridge district and the
South Orange district.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-24

morrow morning from st. Columba's
Roman Catholic Church. In Thomas
street.
Officiating a. the funeral will be the
Revs. Michael }. White and Edward A.
Desam and two other priests who have
not yet been selected. Tn honorary
pa%llbearers will he former United states
Senator James Smith. jr.. John +. shan
ley. jeremiah OfRourke. Redmond +.
Conlon. r. H. Ryan. John L. Carroll.
Dr. Hugh e. Cook and John r. Conroy.
The active pallbeafers VIII be Charles
Weber. Joseph Schamm. William White,
Joseph Mcintyre. Matthew Rogers and
Joseph Maher. heads Of departments Of
the hrmyof John Reiny. Incorporated, of
which Air. Reilly is president.
Mr.. Reilly was one of tile rioneer
leather manufacturers in Newark, .a-
teripx the trade When "A boy. He came
To siIis country in 1913. when 3 years
old. aud In 1865 he stated a small fac
tour at Astor street aud Avenue 9.
Under his able guidance The business of
tre nrm grew until the present large
plant was erected ON the same site.
Before his death MIR. Reilly suffered
arOm threc Stfohts OF apopleNy, the
first occurring last February. the sec
ond one IN Decoration Day n the
third one. which resulted fatally, last
Sunday after an automobile ride. De-
spite the constant attention of his fam
lily and the care of skilled attendants.
he continued TO grow worse until his
death.
MIR. Reilly was a staneh Democrat
~ - u.s
for the last twenty-six years when his
term as Freebooter ended. He was a
native of Ireland aud was "a years old
He was married in 1856 to Miss Mary
Coogan. of this city.
Surviving him are a son. Bernard; a
daughter. Mrs. Theodore $. Miller; a
sister, Mrs. Catherine Smith, and three
grandchildren, Elizabeth. Theodore. jr.,
and Bryan Miller.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-24
NEWARK GIRL TO
POSE FOR ASBURYS
CARNIVAL QUEEN
Miss Dorothy Plaut VIII Rep
resent "COIumbia's Reward
in Coronation Ceremonies.
RESORT IN GALA ATTIRE
FOR BIG WEEKS EVENTS
Miss Norma HOrnberger Begins
Her Reign as Titania
VIII. Tonight.

PARK, Aug. PA little
Newark girl. Miss Dorothy plaut. will
pear a leading part in the spectacular
services of Queen Titania
VAIL tonight. She Is to pose for a liv-
ing picture of "Columbia's Reward" as
me climax Of a program of songs.
cnoruses, Rotations, fancy dances and
drills. performed by nearly one hundred
youths and maidens.
All Asbury Is in %carniya attira
for the great events of the week. the
public buildings and hotels and a large
numDer or the cottages being draped
with bunting and decked with 0aps
The coronation ceremonies tonight Will
De held in the great beach ampitheatre
from Sunset to Sixth ave-
nues. in Ocean avenue, where Miss
Norma Cole HOrnberger, of Pittsburs.
a summer visitor at the Hotel Yelling
ton, IN North Asbury. will be crowned
queen of the carnival. The anpitheatre,
winch has been especially built for tne
OCCASION, has been elaboratRly deco
rated and will be brilliantly lighted by
more than 1000 incandcscen ts, which
Will be the only ceiling to the roofless
building. Miss Mary Lawson Leech has
Inc event in charge. On Wednesday
evening the floor of the amphitheatre
will be cleared for dancing, following
An hours entertainment, and a large
masque dance will be held on the same
foor on the evening of August 81.
Captain II. J.. E. Delany. of the Vol
unteers of America, was in town yes
terday making arrangements for the
coming of President and Mrs Balling-
ton Booth. next Sunday at the Casino.
Governor Fort has agreed to speak
here on Labor Day in connection with
the big demonstrations and parade to
he held by united labor unions of this
section of the State. Other speakers
will be Congressman Hammil, Mayor
T.. Frank Appleby, MI o. Sullivan, gen.
eral president OF the Sheet Metal
Workers; Edward Garry, organizer of
the same: T. J. McNulty. president of
the Electrical Workers; w. J. Spencer,
secretary of the building trades depart
ment of the American Federation of
Labor, and Arthur Quinn. general vice
president of the carpenters union.
Among the Newarkers at the Ocean
Hotel r T. H. Deyo, Mrs. Deyo and
Miss Louise Barclay.
Among the East Orange contingent at
the Columbia In North Asbury are
Mr.. and Mrs. p. F. Cole, Mr.. n Mrs.
H. 8. Lippincott, Mrs. II. J. Crawford,
Miss Elsie B.. Crawford and H. Gay
Crawford.
Late arrivals at the Coleman House
include DR.. r. H. Duffend, c. H. Dur
row. jr., and DR.. and Mrs. c.. A. High.
of Newark.
Miss Harriet c.. Young. of Montclair,
Ia at the Alhambra, as are Frank Gar
rison, Miss M. B. Jacobus. Mrs. G.
Jacobus and Mrs. p. Denman, of New
ark; J. Keigher. of Irvington, n Mr..
and Mrs. II. o. Reeve and Mr.. and Mrs.
]. r. Todd. OF South Orange.
The Misses Jessie and Marian
Buchan. of East Orange, are among
the newcomers at the Aberdeen as are
also Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas F. Cum
mings and J. r. Lyman, of Newark.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-24
PEOPLES TEMPLE OUTING
WILL AID LINDSAYS' WORK.

There is every prospect of the first
anniversary excursion of the Peoples
Temple, SO Clinton street. to Asbury
Park and Ocean Grove, via Central
Railroad of New Jersey. on Wednes>
day being a success The Peoples
Temple is an independent non-sectarian
mission. under the superintendency of
Fred and Pattie Watkins Lindsay, with
a membership Of about one hundred
and twenty-five, most Of whom are con-
nected with various churches through
out the city.
The work has been n success from it's
inception, over 300 conversions having
been made under it's auspices. 1t is
supported wholly by small contribu-
tons of members and friends who at
tend the meetings. The collections
having fallen off for the summer
months it was deemed advisable to hold
an excursion. Tickets q be had at 80
Clinton street every night or from the
committee at the depot on Wednesday
morning.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-24
Personal

DIR. Charles Bachman, of - South or
ange avenue. has returned from his
vacation in the Catskills.
Mr.. and Mrs. Myron Morse hav re
turned from "a sojourn at Lake George.
Mrs. John Small and Miss Isabella
Miller are at Whitehouse.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Mugler and
daughter Clara and Mrs. Louis A. f.
Shonewolf are in Maine.
Mr.. John Kreitler. of Central ave-
nue.. is in Maine.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Donohue. of 221
South Ninth street. have returned from
Haverstraw, N. Y.
Edwin c. Earle has returned from
Stroudsburg, Pa.
The Misses Amy and Carrie Simpson,
of Mount Pleasant avenue. are enjoying
a few weeks vacation at Cape May.
Mrs. c. NJ. Ferguson and daughter
Adelia will remain at Orchard Cottage,
Atlantic Highlands, until September l.
Miss Jennie Fisher and Miss Maud
Cunningham are spending their 'vaca-
ton In Boston and Newport.
DIR. and Mrs. Emery A. Miller. of Ass
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-24
MORE GIRL CIGAR
MAKERS JOIN THE
STRIKERS RANKS
Philadelphia Unions Send Word
That They Will Assist in
the Fight Here.

There was joy in the camp OF the
striking girls of the Lewis cigar fac
tory, 9 Prince street, today when
twenty girls who have been acting as
strike-breakers joined the strikers.
1T just goes to show how sadly mis-
taken Mr.. Lewis is when he thinks the
strike is over,' aid Miss Justina Ellers,
the secretary of the strikers.
The Philadelphia unions nave sent a
communication to the girls, asking
them for the names of the members of
their relief committee, promising their
support.
As usual, several hundred girls We're
on name today, full of confidence that
the end was near.
The committees which will do mis-
sionary work in this vicinity will be-
gin today to call on the dealers and
ask them to handle only union-made
cigars.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-24
"W!LD MAN" ACCUSED
OF EATING PET DOG.

FREELAND. Aug. 24-An amusing
climax TO a church carnival occurred
here when Daniel O'Donnell and James
Gillespie, managers of the vaudeville
entertainment given in connection with
the carnival, were arrested, charged.
with having fed the dog OF Mrs. Michael
Mollick to the wild man." whom they
had on exhibition. The courtroom was
crowded for the trial, but as abundant
evidence was produced to prove that
the wild man" vas John Wicharick.
of this town, who had not cultiva ted
a taste for dog meat, the case was dis
missed.