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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-04
NIGHT WATCHMAN
SCALDED TO DEATH
IN BOILER ROOM
Peter Wasck Meets Tragic
Death in Public Service
Building in Harrison.
HIS PET CAT IS FOUND
DEAD BESIDE HIS BODY
Climbed Up Ladder to Let Off
Steam of Boiler and Sudden
Outrnsh Ended His Life.

Peter Wasek, a Pole, 50 years old, oil
scalded to death today in the boiler
room Of the gas plant of the Public
Service Corporation, in Harrison, and
his black cat vas also discovered lying
beside him dead.
The mans body, which was badly
scorched, was removed to Bernard y
WaIsh's morgue, in Harrison, and Dep
uty County Physician DIR. Henry Allees,
of Harrison, was notified and viewe1
the remains.
Wasek met his death in a peculiar
manner. 1t is thought he climbed to
the top of the large boiler in an effort
to allow steam to escape and the
steam rushed out of the boiler, scald-
ing him.
The man was employed at the plant
as a night watchman, and his duties
we're to watch the boiler.
When Henry Ludwig, of this city.
employed at the place, went to work
this morning he opened the door of
the boiler room and found the bodies
of WaSek and his pet eat on the floor.
on the left-hand side of the boiler
there was a ladder placed, and APP
parently the man had gone up the lad
der and was working at a safety valve,
on the top of the boiler, when. the
steam came out. The superintendent
of the plant said today that he did
not know what prompted Wasek to
climb up on the boiler. because he said
there was no reason for him to do it.
Wasek leaves a wife and three chill
dren. His brother-in-law went to Har-
rison today and identified the body.
Wasek was employed by the Public
Service seven years.
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to become pastor emeritus. giving up
his pastoral work by degrees to assume
the pleasant task of book-writing.
Announcement was made today thnt
Judge Ben" Lindsey, of Denver, Col,
who has a national reputation for his
clever and painstaking work as head
of the juvenile court system in that
city. had been secured as the speaker
before the Mems Club of the church
on Friday, february II. AS an unsuc-
cessful effort had been made to secure
the speaker for the Woman's Club of
Orange, the members of the several
Women's organization in the Oranges
will be invited to be present, and the
public will also be welcomed.
The Mems Club has been Interested
in the arguments favored by Sheriff
Sommer for a solution of the juvenile
criminal problem, and the address by
the foremost man in that department
of justice will give a good opportunity
to hear of the practical side of the
Denver method.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-04
STRANGER APPEALS TO
POLICE TO FIND HOME.
Flood, of Taunton
Mass, Lost His kearny
Boarding House.

Thomas Flood, of Tarfhton, Mass, a
machinery agent, walked into the
Kearny Police Station last night neal
midnight and advised Night Sergeant
Christopher Zitzow that he had lost
the address of his boarding house. He
sale hat he had arrived in town only
a few hours before and was directed to
a place, and, after arranging matters,
left, without taking the house number
or street, n c to the Clark Thread
Mills to see abou installing some ma
chinery that had been purchased from
his concern. He was given a lodging
at the station.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Morse, of Johns
ton avenue, left for a weeks visit
among relatives in Albany, N. Y.
The Kearny Glee Club will meet for
rehearsal tomorrow night.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-04
GOVERNOR FORTS PASTOR HAS BUILT
UP Big CHURCH IN EAST ORANGE

That the parish of the Mum Avenue.
Pre- -'vterian Church, East Orange, 20
which Governor John Franklin Fort
belongs. has made wonderful progress
under the pastorate of the Rev. DR..
James NJ. Ludlow, is evidenced by the
announcement that with the thirty
three communicates added to the
church membership roll the list would
have included 1000 souls, but for a
few Withdrawals. The thousand mark
will likely soon be reached as the with
drawals due to the removal of several
families to other cities has had but lit
tie effect upon the numbers of the
church.
The parish has had In addition to the
usual spiritual advantages a wealth of
interesting sermons during the pastor
ate of DR.. Ludlow. who recently VA
nounced that the approach of his silver
anniversary as pastor, coupling with
that the statement that he would seek
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-04
MODERN WOODMEN.

Newark City Camp will meet Friday
night in Iroquois Hall, 262 Washington
street. An important matter to be
brought before the meeting is the cleo
ton of a delegate to the State camp,
which Will in Paterson May
s. There are several aspirants for the
election, but the friends of 'Dady"
Tolen are working hard and hope to
land the plum for him.
Deputy Edward +. Burns and a dele
CATION of Woodmen from Newark will
go to New York tonight to attend the
reception which is to be given the ma
tional consul. A. r. Talbot. of Ne
braska, by the camps of Greater New
York.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-04

More than one hundred members OF
the Kearny lodge of Elks and a few
guests We're entertained by Exalted
Ruler John r. o'Connor. at the home
of the lodge in Arlington last night
after Il brief business session.
1t was 10 O'Clock when the members
and guests assembled around the
festive board in the grill room of the
home that was ladened with good
things, and the elaborate menu was
well carried out under the direction of
Joseph Bogner.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-04
SATISFIED KEEGAN WAS
KILLED ACCIDENTALLY.
No Inquet Will Be Held Over
Body of Ex-POIiceman Found
Dead in East Newark.

The East Newark police are invest
eating the case of ex-Policeman John
j. Keegan, of "a Mulberry street, this
city, who was found dead on the abut-
ment'o the approach of the Clay street
bridge, in East Newark, Sunday morn
ing. Foul play was suspected in the
case, but so far the East Newark police
have beer unable to run down any
clues lending color to that theory.
Deputy County Physician Henry Al
lers, of Harrison, communicated VITA
Hudson County Physician DIR. William
B. Converse today regarding an inquest
to be held over Keegan's body, but il
was decided that 10 inquest would he
necessary.
DR.. Alters and Chief of Police Neville,
of East Newark, r satisfied that
Keegan's death was an accident.
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Plans for a lecture by Raymond
Robins, philanthropist and social work
or of Chicago, were discussed at a
meeting of the Civic Club held in the
Free Public Library yesterday after
noon,
In all probability Mr.. Robins win
address a public meeting of the club
some time in March, when he will talk
ON the subject Of Homeless Men,"
the topic under consideration by the
club.
Mrs. William $. Ropes, Of the All
Around Club, of Montclair, win talk
TO the club on civic matters at a social
meeting to be arranged later.
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HEALTH BOARD SHAPEUp.

JERSEY CITY Feb, 4--A snake UP
in the health department viii occur.
February IA. according to a series Of
resolutions adopted by the Board Of
Health last night. dismissing ten hold
over employees and replacing thnnl
with Democrats. Among the men
dropped were the three doctors en-
ployed as heads of departments. No
n were made in the force at the
city Hospital and Health ofleer Henry
su1cllie was NOT disturbed.
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DIED ON HER WEDDING DAY.

NEW BRUNSWICK. Feb. 4-The
funeral services of Miss Miriam L.
Higgins, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Higgins, of POS Suydam street,
were held this morning at 9 o'clock in
the Sacred Heart Church. The sadness
of the occasion is added to by the fact
that the day of her death was to be
the time of her wedding to James
Eden. of this city.
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News Items of West Hudson
HEAD OF KEARNY ELKS PLAYS HOST
AT PIG ROAST DINNER AT CLUB HOUSE

Roast pig headed the list. and was
the product of a brother Elk's farm.
Councilman Thomas J. Kelly was
selected as POSTMASTER, and the Rev.
Thomas ]. Moran, of the Catholic Pro-
tectory. was the first speaker. He
dwelt upon the value of Elkdom To any
man, and lauded the work OF Exalted
Ruler O'Connor.
Other co~ngratulatory speeches aimed
at the host Of the evening We're made
by William Z. Beattie, Councilman
William b. Ross. Treasurer Frank
Odendahl. Frank Koch, Joseph Bogner
and others.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-04
ARIoN SINGERS, MASK BALL.

Committee in charge Of the arrange
ments for the annual masked ball of
the Arion Singing Society, to be held in
the Kruger Auditorium on the eve of
Washington's birthday, had a session in
Millions in Market street last night,
with George Hermann in the chair.
Hans Viewers, who has charge of the
brilliant tableau. "A Night in Granada
explained its details. A ballet will be
an interesting feature. Professor
Glickman's orchestra will furnish the
dance and promenade music. The auc-
ton sale of boxes will begin Friday,
February IA, at the Kruger Audito-
rum.
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VETERAN ORGANIZATIONS.

The Ladies' Memorial Society of
Marcus l.. Ward Post, G. A. r., held a
lunch-boX and clipping sociable last
night at 1924 Belleville avenue.
Phil Sheridan Post Circle, Ladies of
the G. A. r., met last night at Ferry
and McWhorter streets.
The u. v. u. Ladies met last night
at the home Of Mrs. Brixner, 20 Gov
ernor street.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-04
CIVIL WAR MEDALS FOR
FIRST DEFENDERS" TOO
[From a staff correspondent.l

TRENTON, Feb. 4,-Senator Ernest
II. Ackerman's joint resolution author
izing the; Governor to present the. New
Jersey Civil War medal to surviving
officers and men was passed at this
mornings session of the Senate.
Mr.. Alderman explained that under
the old resolution veterans who had
received a first defenders medal
were not entitled to the other decora-
ton. which many held carried more
honor. as the first defenders" was
awarded only to those who answered
Lincoln's first call. whether they
served through the rest of the war or
not,
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-04
IMPROVED ORDER OF HEPTAsOpHs

Eiche C~onclave installed its officers
last night.
North END Conclave will meet to-
night in Masonic Hall, 4S1 Broad street.
A bowling match will be played after
the meeting between Essex and North
End conclayes.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-04
ROYAL ARCANuM.

Longfellow Council entertained the
grand officers last night. Several canli-
dates were initiated.
General Runyon Council will convene
tonight in Reliable Hall. Runyon's
membership is now 131.
Newark City Council will hold n
meeting tonight in its hall, Broad and
Park streets. The new collector will
be installed.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-04
DIES IN HOSPITAL.
Daniel BrOphy, of Harrison, Ex-
pires at ST. Michaels.

Daniel Brophy, al old citizen Of Har-
rison, died yesterday in st. Michael's
Hospital, this city. Mr.. Brophy lived
in Jersey street, Harrison, and was an
uncle of District Clerk James, Brophy,
of the Harrison Board of Education.
The funeral will taxi place tomorrow
morning from the Church of the Holy
Cross, Harrison, where Il mass of
requiem will be celebrated. The inter-
ment will be in the Cemetery of the
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-04
KNIGHTS OF THU

An important communication from
the grand lodge will be read tonight
at the meeting of Apex Lodge, of CT
ange.
y special service will be held in the
Y. NJ. c. A. February 16, in honor of
the forty-ffth anniversary of the or
g%anization of the knights of Pythias.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-04
HARRIMAN's s4,OOo,o 900 CASTLE.

NEWBURGH, N. Y, Feb. Am spite
of the winter weather work on the
f. II. Hartman residence, two miles
east of Arden. is being kept up. The
work has been in progress for three
years. The house is built in the style
of al old English castle. It's total cost,
it is said, will approximate 81. 900, 900.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-04
MEETING OF FRANKLIN ALUMNI.

The regular meeting of the Alumni
Association of the Franklin School will
take place in the school auditorium
Wednesday, when a reception will be
given to the class of January, '0S. \
short musical and literary program
will be rendered, followed by an in
formal dance.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-04
K. AND 1. nE Ii.

d. S P. Dodd will tonight visit
Greenville Lodge, Danforth avenue,
Jersey City; tomorrow night, Eintracht
Lodge, Isl Elm street, Newark; Thurs
day evening, Americas Lodge, 8 Cen
trail avenue, Newark; Friday evening,
Northern Star Lodge, 467 Bloomfield
avenue, Montclair.
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Jefferson Encampment will meet to.
night. The royal purple, p%atriachial
and other degrees are to be exemplified
by the encampment. making work
that viii last all spring.
Hope Rebekah Lodge viii meet to-
night at 262 Washington street.
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A. O. u. W.

Success Lodge will meet tonight at
1874 Market street.
West End Lodge will convene to-
night in odd Fellows Hall, Springfield
and sixteenth avenues.
The annual banquet of the lodges in
Newark will be held Wednesday, Feb
ruary 10, at the Continental Hotel.
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|. O. q. I.

Lincoln Lodge had charge of the
service at the Rescue Home, 81 Clay
street, Sunday afternoon. Deputy
Grand Chief Templar Edward S. Black
presided. and also delivered a ak on
"Christ, tho Ideal Reformer of the
Ages
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-04
PROSECUTORS WIFE UNDER KNIFE.

TOMS RIVER. Feb. 4.-There are
many cases of appendicitis in Toms
River and vicinity. Mrs. T. j.. r.
Brown, wife of Prosecutor Brown, was
Generated on at the General Memorial
Hospital. New York city, and is in a
serious condition.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-04
Pnhlic Render.

P%atience-I hear Polly is a public reader
now.
Patrice-Why heard she had a posi-
State?
That's right. She reads the postal
cards. "-Yonkers Statesman.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-04
LR. 0. u. A. M.

Henry Clay Council will meet tonight.
General Runyon Council viii meet to-
night al S43 Broad street. Hereafter
the council will initiate only on the
first and third Tuesdays of the month.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-04
ST. pATRIcK's ALLIANCE OF AM.

Branch No. 2, District No. 4, will
meet tonight in Elberon Hall. Harrison
Branch No. 6 will meet in its hall,
Ferry and McWhortor streets. A social
will follow the order Of business.
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L. c. B. A.

st. James Branch will meet tonight.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Branch
No. 49S. Ladies' Catholic Benevolent
Association. held a euchre last night at
the T. A. b. s.. Club.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-04
HADN'T ANY MIND.

II never lose my presence of mind, .
boosted young Softly.
mo; I should say not. 1t Is very
obvious that you don't" murmured
: Miss CausJtue.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-04
CIVIC CLUB MEETS.

Bonnie Doom Lodge will meet tonight
at 4Ii Broad street.
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|. O. E.

Court PeckWell viii hold a mas
querade ball Wednesday evening, Feb
ruary l. in Dodgers Hall.
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SONS OF ST. GEORGE.

Sheffield Lodge will hold a meeting
tonight at S43 Broad street Final ac-
ton will be taIY9n on the bylaws.
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|. O.. F..

Court South End will meet tonight.
A meeting of Court Wellington vii
be held tonight.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-04
DAUGHTERS OE LIBERTY.

Pride of Success Council will eele-
brate its twelfth anniversary with a
leap year dance Thursday night.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-04
PATRIOTIC ORDER OF AMERICANS.
DAUGHTERS OF SCOTIA.

Camp No. % will meet Thursda!
night in Eagles Hall, Orange.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-16
RETURNS COMING
 IN vFRY SLOWLY

Returns fl al Mondays election are coming it. very slowly. The results are no different from the report published yesterday, except that CrAighead and Fulton coun- ties have probably gone dry, while Yell and Perry are still in doubt, making the outlook considerably more favorable to the prohibition ists
 In Perry county Sheriff ]. F. Oliver is reported to have defeated N. C. Harris he Democratic nom inee, by s votes.
 A heavy voie has been cast and Donaghey's majority will reach at least so, ,Ooo.
 Result in Faulkner.
 While the boxes from every pre- cinct in Faulkner reached Conway by noon, tn Eote will not be can vassed before tomorrow.
 Secretary j.. B. Higgins stated that the unoff cial figures he has at haHd show thot about $500 votes Vetc cast, with Donlghey running about 500 ahead of the Democratic ticket and receiving a majority of al least 2ooo
 J. A. Lea was badly scratched for county iuGge and will run sev- eral hundred votes behind the ticket. He lost the townships of Mt. Vernon, Danley and Noun tain, WaHe Enola went almost solidly lor hs opponent, I R Reynolds. dr. Lea's majority, however, will exceed goo in the county.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-16
CARTWRIGHT
 IS INDICTED

Shortly before three o'clock this afternoon tbe special grand jury returned into court an indict- ment charging J W. Cartwright with murder in the first degree. Sheriff Brady is summoning the witnesses in the case, and 1t is not likely that either side will be ready for trial before Friday. Judge P. H. Prince and George Shaw were appointed by the court to represent Cartwright.
 It is possible, that if any diff culty is experienced ill securing the witnesses or the jury, the case may not be tried at the present special term, as Judge Lankford will be compelled to go to Des Arc to hold regular term of court next monday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-16
HOLINESS COLLEGE OPENED
Large Number Students Enrolled and
 Prospects are Very Fine.

Vilonia, Sept. I5-Special-The third annual session of the Ark ansas Holiness College opened here yesterday (Tuesday) morn ing with the largest attendance be fore in the history of the school.
 The opening exercises consisted ol devotional exercises and a speech by Prof. T. F. Forrest. Prof. Forests address was very in- teresting and enjoyed by all. Several others made short talks which were very much appreciat- ed.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-16

outlook for the college, stating that while the number now in school was larger than ever before, a great many young ladies detained by summer schools were expected within the next few weeks.
 The faculty of Central for the year follows:
 Pres. w. ". Rivers, professor of English.
 Business Manager o. o Flor ence, professor of mathematics.
 Miss Eunice Mcdowell, Mur- freesboro, N. C., lady principal.
 Miss Jamie Brown, Winton, N C.. expression.
 Miss Elerbe Donahue, Missouri, art.
 Miss Daisy Sartain, Tennessee, director of music.
 Miss Lucia Ruggles, Boston, piano.
 Miss Fife Landers, Missouri, modern languages.
 Mrs. N. NJ. Norton of LeXa, Ark, is matron of the Cottage Home.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-16
Invitation Not Received.

Ben l.. Griffin of this city has not received and accepted an invi- tation to speak in Joseph G. Can non congressional district, as was stated in this mornings Gazette. MT. Griffin says the item in the item in the Gazette was the first he had heard of it. It is possible that the invitation is in the hands of State Committeeman Guy B. Tucker and has not been forward ed here. MT. Griffin states that he does not know whether he would be able to accept the invita- ton or not.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-16
UNION OFFICERS
 ARE IN CONWAY

An important conference of the state Farmers Union officials is being held at the office of Secre- tary NJ. F. Dickerson this after noon. Three members of the com mittee and the entire cotton bu- reau and representative of the fruit growers bureau are here.
 The members of the executive committee i'll the city are Chair man R. H. McGulloch ol Beebe, F. w. BroadnaX of Nanduzea and J. F.. Rogers of Magnolia. Two members were detained and are not present.
 Conierring with the above com mittee are the members of the cot ton bureau, J. r. Price of Beebe, W. F. Tate of Camden, John Sto baugh of Plummerville, Thad C. Wiley of Cabot and C. (. Mon tague of Van Buren. J. B. Paine of Van Buren is here to represent the fruit growers.
 On account of the absence of two members 1t is probable that the question of removal of head quarters may not be taken up at this meeting.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-09-16
TWO COLLEGES
 BEGIN SESSIONS
CENT RAJ AND HENDRIX OPEN
Both Have Record-Breaking En-
 rollments.
DOrmit0ries at Both Institutions are Full Opening Exercises this
 Morning.

Today marks the beginning of the 25th annual session of Hen drix College ana the 17th annual session of Central College, and it is no perfunctory statement to say that each institution experienced the most successful opening in its history.
 The dormitories at Hendrix are filled to their capacity and all day students who arrived last night and this morning are seeking ac- commodations ill the boarding places approved by the college. At Central every room is taken, the Cottage Home is filled with girls and the local patronage is by far tho best ever enrolled,
 The opening exercises at Hen driX began at 9 o'clock this morn ing and were devoid of anything ill the way of display. President Anderson made a short talk and several members of the faculty spoke for a few minutes each, after which the routine of enrolment and classification was taken up. This afternoon hardly one half of the students had been enrolled and received their matticulation papers and the actual enrollment will not be ascertained for two or three days.
 All members of the faculty were present at the opening. The old members are Professors Hogan, Burr, Greene, Russell and Leon ard and Dr. Godbey, and the fol- lowing are the new members: Prof. Guy A. Simmons of Tenn essee, Latin; Prof. Robert B. Me Swain of Clarendon, Greek and Hebrew; Prof. T. s. Staples of Georgia, assistant in history.
 The annual Y. NJ. C. A. recep- ton will be given in the associa- ton hall next Monday evening and the opening sermon will be preached at the Methodist church Sunday, Sept. 27, by Rev. Forney Hutchinson of Little Rock.
 Opening at Central.
 At ten o'clock this morning Central College began it's years work. Simple but impressive ex- sercises marked the opening and a special musical program arranged under the directions of Miss Daisy Sartain, head of the department of music, added much to the enjoy ment of the occasion.
 President Rivers expressed much qualification over the favorable