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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-25
STATE NEWS

stock Exchange brokers are the
most honest-dealing men in the world"
said Colonel Lewis Perrine, addressing
a mems meeting in Christ p. e. Church
in Trenton.
Told to find another boarding house,
Daniel McDermott committed suicide In
his room In Jersey City.
Cumberland county will RAE the. coi-
demned court house and build a new
one.
Wenonah borough may buy The
towns sewer system.
The trial of Joseph Hoover. charged
with Staying Edward Ford, his neigh
Dor, in B~ordentown, has been set for
Tuesday In Mt. Holly.
The Sanitary Canning Company.
Woodstown, has purchased additional
buildings and will enlarge Its business.
Giassboro canning houses are work.
ing day and night, receiving from 5000
to $1,000 baskets of tomatoes a day, the
largest quantity ever received there.
For stealing s27 worth of wire from
the Bell Telephone Company. Frederick
Haskins, Of Camden, got one year in
prison.
The Tuckahoe canne.y Is running full
force.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-25
EVELYN NESb|T
THAW TO VISIT At
P0MPT0N LAKES
Will Be Guest at the House
Where She Formerly Went
to School. "a
Especial to the Evening start

POMPTON. Sept. 25.-Evelyn Nesbit
Thaw has fled New York and will try
to recuperate in the beautiful hills of
Sussex county, this state, under the
roof at Pompton Lakes where she at
tended the De Mile School at thele
pense of Stanford White.
The place is no longer a school, but 1t
is the Crawford Inn, and mine host
Crawford does not deny that Mrs. Thaw
has been a visitor there several times.
The room on the third floor, h she
slept and wrote her famous diary dur
ing her school days, has again been re-
tained by her, n her trunks have ar
rived.
Among her friends there is much sur
prise that she should wish to return
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crawford were no at
the Inn today. 1t is understood tina
they ave zone to Jersey City to meet
Mrs. Thaw. =
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-25
WORKS BOARD TO JUDGE
WATERSHED LANDS VALUE.
Will Go Over Pequannock Prop
erty to Fix Fair Price.

Former Governor George T. Werts
and William L. McCue. a lawyer. OF
Butler. appeared before the Board OF
Works yesterday in the interest Of Clar-
ence Lynn, owner, Of s1s acres of land in
Stockholm. In the Pequannock water
shed. They figured that the tract
which has about a dozen new buildings
on it. was worth $s5, 900. while the
board thought that $4,000 was a fair
price. The board decided to inspect the
land next Friday.
The board laid over an ordinance to
pave Hill street for q week
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-25
BACHMAN
WORKS FOR OSBORNE.
Says He Will Take Stump Dur
ing Campaign.

Absalom p. Bachman, defeateo
Democratic candidate for nomination
as State senator. has announced his
intention of taking the stump for the
successful candidate, Harry ". Os-
borne, n working for the Democratic
ticket. Mr.. Bachman is well known as
stump speaker for his humorous
stories. He is considered a successful
spcllbinder. He said:
There is no need OF a postmortem,
as we have no corpse. On the contrary,
we have honest n courageous candi-
dates for whom avery Democrat should
give hearty and honest support. l
shall go on the stump. now that my
throat is well again. and show that
Democrats may fight each other at the
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-25
HONESTY LOST QUANTITY?
NOT THE JERSEY BRAND.

RIVERSIDE, Sept. 25.-That honesty
Is still among us was demonstrated at
a hre which destroyed the home and
household effects of Robert Hunter on
the Union Landing road, near this
place.
In h excitement Hunter hurled a
box of money from a window and it
was scattered over the ground. but not
a penny was lost. the spectators who
had gathered picking 1t up and hand
ing 1t to the owner.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-25
Lets Hubby Spank Her.

JERSEY CITY. Sept. "A wife has
been found who says she doesn't mind
being spanked by her husband! How
ever. she draws the line when the
~neighhors are looking on and the spank
ing is done in a public street. Mrs.
Thomas Steffens. of $40 Fifth street,
when she had her husband arraigned
In the First Criminal Court for as
sault and battery, said to the Judge:
II wouldn't have minded the spanking.
but I did not like the idea of having 1t
done on the street"
II found my wife talking to three
young men and I took her v my
knee and slapped her." Steffens con-
fessed. II had warned her not to talk
to men In the street." Mrs. Steffens,
who is only IL, said she would forgive
Steffens and the couple left court to-
gether.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-25
ST. JosEpH's MISSION.

Scores of men received communion
at 8 o'clock this morning in st. Jo-
seph's Roman Catholic Church, where
the Fathers Of the New York Apes
tolate are giving q mission for men
this week. Father Kane preached on
Sunday observance. He said that in
the Ten Commandments we were told to
keep the Sabbath holy"
More than 800 men nave thus far gone
to confession. There are as many more
to be heard
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SPATS ASSURE Welded BLISS:
WORE HIS WlFFS PET77COATS:
HAS A WIFE HE MAY SPANK

will welcome a divorce, but has filed a
claim for alimony and counsel fees.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-25
SCHO0LBOY INJURED IN
FOOTBALL PRACTISE,

WATERBURY, Conn.,, Sept. 25.-Wil-
fred Balthazer Martin. halfback of the
Waterbury High School football team.
is In a serious condition as the result
of an injury to his spine during a
practice game of football yesterday.
The body Is paralyzed from the Shout
ders down.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-25
GAYNOR ASSN ELECTS OFFICERS.

h John j. Gaynor Association nut
ing will be held october 20 at Allen
town, Pa. One of the features win be
q pigeon shoot. Frederick w. Ray
mond, has been elected first assistant
orderly sergeant; William Smith, sec
ond assistant, William Griffen. third
assistant. Michael McLane wiz be
first lieutenant. At a meeting 10 be
held next Thursday night. second, third
and fourth lieutenants win be voted
fer.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-25
QUENTIN ROOSEVELT AT SCHOOL.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25.-Quentin
Roosevelt, youngest son of President
and Mrs. Roosevelt, has begun pupil
age at st. PauPs Episcopal School,
Alexandria Va. Quentin Is IL years
old and began his studies in the public
schools of Washington.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-25
FIRE NEARLY CUTS BREWERY.

HUDSON, N. r, Sept. 26.-Fire al
most totally destroyed the plant of the
Schauble Brewing Company here yes
terday. The loss will be at least $780,
900. The fire is believed to be of In
cendiary origin.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-25

the ciose-ftted mousquetaire sleeve,
which Is a feature OF the smart gowns
OF the present season. A small pointed
yoke and collar of heavy oriental lace
gives an added touch of richness.
A Pretty Dinner Gown.
An exquisite dinner gown of black
silk wolfe of the sheerest quality Is
made over a slip of peacock blue silk.
Ruches of narrow black lace form a
f1ounce fitted to the skirt above a band
soft black satin. The bodice Is ef-
fectiyely trimmed with the lace. and
which also forms the trimming for
tho yoke and sleeves.
To give the finishing touch to the
smart gown a silk petticoat will be nee
The assortment at the Plaut
shop includes the new brocade and
pompadour effects, as well as the more
practical plain and two-toncd effects
for general wear. Furs will have u
place in milady's wardrobe.
and the assortment of novelties and
standard fashions will be found most
complete.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07
CHATOM COURT
CORNER STONE Is LAID BY THE
 MAsoNs.
Great Crowd Present on Important Oc- casiOn in Washington County MT. Mallory Presfdes as
 Grand Master.

St. Stephens, June 6.--(speciai. )@- There was a big barbecue in Chst0m, the new county seat, today, when Hon. H. s. D. Mallory. Grand Master of Ma sons of Alabama, and c probable eafi- didate for Governor at the next cleo ton. assisted by delegates from the dif- ferent lodges of the county, laid the corner stone of the new Court House.
 Besides the laying of the corner stone there was a grand rally of the good roads advocates. Hon. John Craft of Mobile, who Is member of the Ma tional Good Roads Association, ad- dressed this meeting.
 Congressman Wash Taylor was pres. ent and gave a talk on roads.
 The Tombigbee Valley Railroad. which is now operating the first trains into Choctaw County, put on a one fare for the round trip rate and In consequence a record breaking crowd was on hand.
 Misses Willie and Maude Long. daughters of Probate Judge Long, will leave Monday morning for an extended trip to East Alabama, visiting during their stay the towns of Talladega, Ironaton and Roanoke.
 Wallace P. Pruitt has gone to the Confederate reunion at Birmingham.
 The Court of County Commissioners adjourned yesterday after four days busy session allowing claims, settling for repairing bridges that had been washed away by the recent rains and storms.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07


 manufacturer had gone to the river fishing, and spent the day in his skiff' being seen late in the afternoon evi- dently preparing to start for his home That was the last seen Of him. His hat was found in the boat, with mud on one side, and two broken places in the felt as though heavy blows had been struck. This lead to the sus- picion of foul play, ana caused the search of the adjacent swamps after the river had been dragged, dynamite exploded. etc. It is known that Mir. Bonifay was heavily indebted. The Bonifay Bros, Lumber Co., of which he was a member. was recently forced into bankruptcy, and it's liabilities ag- gregated about $100,000 with assets of about one-fourth the amount, and 1t is now believed by some that this may have some bearing on the disappear ance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07
REPORT UNFOUNDED
MAJOR TEBBETs TALKS OF ALLEG-
 ED RUMORs.
Collector of Port At Mobile Says No Charges Have Been Made His Removal Not sug-
 Resfed.

Mobile, June 6.--(SpeciaL) )--Major w F. Tebbets collector of the port of Mobile, said today that here had never been suggestion here or in Washing ton of his removal from office.
 The report that charges had been or would be preferred against him, Major Tebbetts characterized as having been started by his enemies and said there was no truth whatever in these re- ports.
 has political opponents but he is pop ular with the business and social life of Mobile and it is not beliyed that any serious fault has been found with his administration of the office or that his removal has been contemplated by the department at Washington.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07
BIG COMPANY FORMED.
will Manufacture TasteIesS Castor Oil
 Products.

 Mobile, Ala, June 6--(Special)--In- corporation papers wer filed in the Probate Court this afternoon by the Gulf Chemical Company with a capital stock placed at $50,000 with approxi- mately $25,000 paid in. The purpose of the company is to manufacture and sell a tasteless palatable castor oil fin a preparation to be known as "Rixol, which it is said will especially appeal to infants.
 The company will begin operation at once and it's inooFporators are among the most prominent business men in the city as follows: A. E. Brown, E. V. Brown, Brown and Brown, John T. Bush. Jr., Henry, Hall, Charles D. Will loughby, J. W. Phillips, J. c. Bush, Jr., Joseph A. Hnyde, J. M Friedman. NJ. o. Dfseher. R. V. Taylor. E. l.. Russell. Charles B. Hervey, A. c. Danner, N :. Schwarz, John J Meyer, Nathan c. Davis. B. W. Padgett, Victor Gamers. of Mobile and Leon L. Solomon of Louisville, ky.
 The officers of the company are: c. H. Brown. President; J. c. Bush, Jr., vicePresident; E. V. Brown, Secretary and Treasurer and A. E. Brown. Chem ist and manager. The principal offices of the company will be located in this city.
 Fleming fa fin JaIl.
 Boyd A. Fleming, boona-keeper at Three Mile Creek who shot and serious ly wounded Fred Wernielxe. a German at that place late Friday afternoon, was | arrested and placed in jail here this eveihg on charge of assault to murder Wernicke is in the city hospital and tonight his condition is reported as serious. He will probably die as com plioations have set in.
 l Here's Split MIlIx. | On complaint of pr. P j. Acler, act ing City Health Officer today Mayor Pat J. Lyons alleging the failure of dairymen to comply with the city ordi- l nance in regard to sanitary conditions surrounding daifiss. tlef contents Of Dairyman Brunson's delivery wagon was confiscated and the milk thrown in the gutters.
 This Is the first drastic measure to enforce the milk ordinance since it's passage. Mayor Lyons has issued ] orders that every place Tn the city handling or selling milk or ice cream 1 be inspected and all violations of this ordinance be reported. Officers will be sent out Monday to begin a thorough | inspection.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07
Negro Robbers cauxht

Mobile. June s.--(Specia1. .)---Several negroes were arrested this morning and are being held at police station in com way, among which was two cases of fine quarter shoes which were con signed to E. H. Britton. Detectives Lacey and Murphy this morning lecat- ed seven pair of the missing shoes and a caddy of Schnapps tobacco, winch were among the goods stolen, at a house on Lipscomb Street Jointly occupied by three families. The negroes are being held at the police station pending in- yestigation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07
CAPTAIN BARRY,s CONDITION
Wounded Man Has a Chance Sf Re
 e0very.

Mobile. June e.--(Speeia1 )---The condition of Captain Thomas Barry, who was seriously wounded in { pistol duel with Peter Jackson on Cedar and St. Michael Streets last night, is un- changed.
 The attending physicians say that if Barry holds up during the next twefi- ty-four hours his chances of recovery are good. If complications. such as pneumonia, can be avoided. Only one of the seven punctures Is considered serious. this being the one penetrating the right breast. which pierced the right lung, all others being superficial. Jackson is still under arrest at the City jail pending the condition of Barry. Neither of the men have made a stats- ment. Jackson has engaged William c. FittS to represent him In the case and it Is said that his plea will be self defense.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07
Lumhermen te nfeet.

The Gulf Coast Lumber Exporters Association announced today that they would hold a meeting in this city in the rooms of the Chamber of Con- merce. June g. On the same day the Alabama and West Florida Manufact- urers' Association will meet here. and after all business is transacted the two bodies will jointly hold a ban quet. Mobile associations will give those present at the meetings an ex- cursion on Mobile Bay.
 Much business will be transacted and it is stated that delegates from the various trading houses and mills along the Cuff Coast will be present Representatives from New Orleans and Galveston have already declared their intention to attend.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07
sea WashIng Bermudan.

Hamilton. Bermuda, June e-An easterly wind with heavy seas in sweeping over the islands today. If the sailing yachts participating in the long ocean race from Marble Head, Mass, to Hamilton are within 200 miles of there. as is probable, they must be getting full effect of the storm. A stake boat at the finish has been car ried away by the gale.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07
Man wna Rohhea.

Mobile. June s--tspecial. )---G. B. Trousda1e reported to the police this afternoon that he had been held up and robbed of about S112 on the Bay Shell Road, between Frascau and Mon roe Park. by a white man. at the point of a pistol. TrousdaIe is a resi- dent of Mobile and lives at 209 Cont Street. The police have no clue to the htgnwayman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07
OZARK IS HAPPY.
Commencement Gaities Furnish Pleas
 uFe aud Interent.

commencement Gaities Furnish Pleas
 ure aud Interest.
 Ozark, June s.--(Special )--casey's Opera House was again crowded to more than it's seating capacity last evening to witness the exercises of the department of elocution under the supervision of Miss Leita Garner. Ev- cry number was good and some were of extraordinary excellence.
 Among the best were Miss Ethel Pippin in The Return to the Hoe. J the Bow and Arrow" drill, Miss Hays Matrimonial Experience" by Miss Mary Soilie ."Keeping a Seat at the Benefit" by Miss Thacker Lee Mir- phy, and the Nursery Dance" by twelve pretty little misses.
 The exercises were closed with A cantata--the Golden Valley" by War ner-by a large number of persons. The exercises have been most interest. ing and new impulse is felt by the people of Ozark along educational lines.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07
Horace Higlex nien.

A telegram was received from Hem dersonVille. N. C.. today announcing the death of Horace H. Higley, of this city, some Of the late John H. and Lily Higley. He is survived by his wife who was Miss Lily Taylor. two sis ters. Mrs. Robert W. Wayne and Mrs. John McPhHlips, of Mobile. and two brothers. one in Texas. and tho other W. M Higley of this city. His re- mains will be brought here for inter- udant
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07
OPENING.
CAN'T FIND BODY.
Disappearance of Manufacturer Honl-
 fay Grows In Mystery,

fay crows In Mystery.
 Pensacola. Fla. June 6-(Special)-- After a search of nearly ten days all hope of recovering the body of Richard H. Bonifay, the prominent lumberman n of McDavid. who is supposed to nave been drowned in Escambia river or else met with foul play. has been given up by the searching parties
 Dynamite has been used. searching parties have spent days and nights along the river, while others have secured the woods for miles in the hope of finding the body or some clue. but all of these efforts have proved fruitIess. and the parties have now given up hope. and are as much In the dark as ever to what really occurred. as the morning when MT. Bonifay was found missing. Information from his home this morning Is to the effect that efforts to find the body or some clue to the missing man have ceased.
 The disappearance was both singular and peculiar. The formerly wealthy
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07
Anasuneements and Personal Note.

Amnoumeements and Personaf Notes.
 wedding of much interest to Mo bilians will be that of Mrs. Imogene Little and Mr. John vidmer which will take place fin Greensboro on Monday al the residence of Dr. Cobbs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07
PRomTNENT MEN SPEAK.
Services of Special Interest in Mol
 fsHsuweh

5GENhCr8 OA dRC[A4A AANEEC1N kA mOUAAG
 Church.
 Mobile, June (SpeciaL)-- ser vices at the St. Francis Street Baptist Church tomorrow will be of more than ordinary interest because of the parti- cipation of two young men of unusual ability and of wide social and personal connection in Mobile.
 Mir. R. V. Taylor, Jr., will speak at the morning service at Il o'clock. At the p. m. service. the pastor, Rev. W. J. E. Cox, D. D., will speak on Mission Work in China" and his talk will be illustrated by stereopticon views made by Dr. Adrian E. Taylor Both the Taylors are sons of General Manager R. V. Taylor of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad.
 Rev. J. E. Ward, pastor Of the Pres byterian Church at Auburn, Ala. will occupy the pulpit of the Government Street Presbyterian Church at Ii a. m |. and D. m. tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07

The Inlrnary Association win meet on Tuesday morning at II o'clock at the residence of Mrs. c. ]. Torfey.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07

John Rawls. Elgin Thames. Alfred Ross.
 Floor Committee. Tom Mckenzie, Chairman; Wilber Chamblin. Glenn Brandon, Adolf Austin, T. D. Kettles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07

The friends of Mir. and Mrs R. H. wilkie will regret to hear that their daughter. Hattie has typhoid fever in Liverpool. Mir. and Mrs. Cleland Smith and Miss Hattie Smith sailed on Thurs day on the Mauretania to join the Will kies in Liverpool
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07
SPECIAL,

SFECIALs Try our Pineapple Sherbet and Peach Ice Cream. They are extra delicious. SANDWICH 4 SHARP.
 Phones OO7 and O0S.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07

MT. and Mrs. E. D Ledgard will leave on Sunday for a trip to Chicago and other places and on their return will spend the summer at Point Clear.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07

Port Eads. June 6--Arrived: Steam CT Excelsior. (Amn.), Birney. Havana tug, Captain Sam, (Amn.), Corlsen, Port Arthur. with barge.
 Sailed: teamers--Creole, (Amn. |. Jacobs. New York: Northman, (Amn. Busch, Havana: Jamaican. (Br.), Reid, Liverpool, via Dublin; Bertha, (Nor. oamot, Bocas del Toro; Joseph Vacaro, tBr.), Simpson, Celba: Imperator (Nor), Pedersen. Bluefields. via Cape Gracious: Bluefields. (Nor). Lang e. Port Limon: Harry T. Inge. tNor.) Seeberg. Colon: bark. Ethel V. Boyn- ton, (Amn.), Reemie, Gulfport; schoon- CT, Medford. (Amn.). Richardson. Tam. 0a.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07
Bishop Aliens Appointments.

Bishop Aliens appointments for the next week are:
 June 7-Pentecost: Confirmation at St. Patriek's, Mobile; Dedication of the ChuTeh of the Most Pure Heart of Mary. Davis Avenue. 10 a. m.; Con- irmation in the cathedral, p. m.
 June 9-Closing exercises of the Me- Gill Institute Mobile.
 June 10-Cathedral Boys School closing exercises.
 June 11-Cathedral Girls School commencement.
 June 12--st. Vincent's Girls School commencement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07
Trfo to Coden.

Mir. and Mrs. Walter Heron. Miss Ruth Hugher and Mir. 0. F. Harrison will leave tomorrow morning in the Herrons car for a day at Coden.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07

Mrs Sherwood of New York who arrived here for the Bristol Thomas wedding of last week and who has been much entertained during her visit to Mir. and Mrs Rittenhouse Moore. left tonight for the North
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07

MT. and Mrs. D. P. Bestor have beer spending a few days at their Point Clear cottage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07

Mfr. and Mrs. Robert Hunter and family left today for New York and from there they go for a several months stay in Scotland.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07

steamers-Arkadia, (Amn.), Griflths Porto Rico: Julia Luckenbach, (Amn. Cornell. Porto Rico; Appomattox, (Br.) Nader, Bocal del Toro. via Colon; City of Mexico, (Nor), Ravn, Vera Cruz and Tampico; Progresso, (Nor), Mix kelsen. Manzanillo and Cienfuegos, via Galveston; Dover, (Amn.), Dillon, arn- pa. via Mobilas
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07

MT. John vidmer left last night for Greensboro, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07

Mrs. Hunt Chamberlain will leave Monday for Anniston to visit Mir. and Mrs. Crutch6eld. e@t,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07

Mir. and Mrs. Inge Selden have gone to Greensboro for the vidmer-L Little wedding on Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07

Rev. and Mrs. Archibald Carr are at present in New York and win arrive tn Mobile about June IT.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07
MARINE NEWS.

Arrival and Departure of vesseIa at
 Southern Ports. Mobile. Ala, June 6--Arrived--Stean1- n1- CT Alabama. (Nor.). GJemre. Puerto Corte7.
 C1eared-Nons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07

Miss Maggie Boardman of Greens boro. Ala, arrived here Tuesday even. iEg to visit Miss PearIee Wilson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07

Colonel and rMs. E. L. Russell. ac- companied by Mrs. Russelrs sister, Miss Saida Bi1lups. will leave on Mon day in their private car for the re- union in Birmingham and then go on to New York
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-07

Mir. and Mrs. Edmund McCaa of Waco. Tex, are expected here during tAe coming week for visit to rela- Gives.