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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
SEEK TRACE OF RELATIVES
THROUGH AID OF POLICE.

Mrs. G. A. Wilson, of 90 futile street.
Fall River. Mass, writes to Chief of
Police Corbitt asking for information
about her sister. Mrs. Edward F. Ar
mold. who has a daughter. Miss Doris
Coram, and who, she thinks, resides
in this city.
Mrs. H. ". Rowley, of Battle Creek.
Mich, asks the chief for information
regarding her son, Frank Rowley. The
writer of this letter is under the be-
lief that her son was killed in a rail-
way accident and asks for his belong
.ings.
Police headquarters records show
that Frank Rowley was found dead In
a furnished room house at 146 Mulberry
street, and his death was the result of
natural causes. He had no personal
property.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
MYSTERY IN THE
DISAPPEARANCE OF
YOUNG VAN PELT
Left Home with Two Others Who
Return and Say That He's in
PrisOn-RepOrt Untrue.

What a become OF Alexander Van
Pelt. of SO Freeman street. is a ques-
tion that is agitating police headquar-
tiers men and the youths relatives. Van
Pelt is 10. Three weeks ago he left
home with Bernard Ware and Charles
Fox. of Mott street, and "Red" Cur
ran. of Oxford street.
On Monday Van Pelt's companions
returned and old Van Pelt's father
that his boy had been arrested In
Baltimore. The father asked Chief of
Police Corbitt to make inquiries.
An answer was received today from
the head of the Baltimore police, that
no young man answering to the name
or description of Van Pelt vas a pris-
oner in that city.
The young mans parents fear some
thing has happened to him, and today
asked the police to make further eff
forts to find him.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
CONFERENCE HEARS OF
BISHOP FOWLER'S DEATH.

PHILADELPHIA. March 2O.-The
news OF thed cath of Bishop Fowler
vas announced to the Philadelphia
Conference of the Methodist Episcopal
church now in session in this city by
Bishop Earl Cranston, of Washington,
d. c., the presiding officer, and caused
deep sorrow. Bishop Cranston in MAX
ing the announcement said:
This Is an event not unexpected
since he was stricken last year. He
has been making a brave fight for an
extension of his services. He strug-
gled with death hand to hand. His
courage was wonderful, and many
would have succumbed to the disease,
while he fought on bravely to cor
auer it,"
All present rose and sang the hymn,
Servant Of God. Well Done. Rest
From Thy Loved Employ. .
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
POLICE DROP
CASE OF $4,000
TREASURE BOX
Miss Nichols Says There Was
No Mystery, That VaIuables
Were "Mislaid."

While Captain of Detectives Carroll
and Detective Sergeant Horter are sat-
isfied that the disappearance and sub
sequent temperance of the box
containing securities inc vaiuables
amounting to sos. 900 from the home of
Miss Elizabeth Nichols and her sister,
Mrs. Margaret, Julia Sondstrom, of IA
accident, they have withdrawn from the
case, and the sisters. who gave the
alarm, have beer advised by Lawyer
j. Bayard Kirkpatrick to say nothing
further about the affair.
MIR. Kirkpatrick is the ~executor of
mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Nichols. After
a consultation with his clients the ro-
suit was a determination to refrain
from any more publicity. Lawyer
Kirkpatrick carried off the securities
to his office in the Union Building In
Clinton street, and so far as the police
are concerned the incident is closed.
Miss Nichols said today that at no
time was any suspicion cast upon any
n by her or any of - friends.
1.-THE facts were that the box con-
tanning the securities was mislaid," she
said, land we. naturally, were very
much wrought up about It's disappear
ance. Police headquarters was noti-
fed of the loss by Mr.. Grummon and
responded promptly.
After a search, which was continued
after the departure of the police. the
box was found OF a shelf in a desk be-
longing to my sister in a small dress
ing-room on the second floor. Later
on the envelope containing the money
was found in my sisters bureau
drawer"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
SAY NEGRO KNOCKED DOWN
AND ROBBED WHITE MAN.
Prisoner, When Searched, Had
Compartments Pocket-bOOk
on His Person.

Charles Sloan. a nero, = II Sussex
street. was held in $1,000 bail in the
First Criminal Court today on a charge
of larceny. The complainant is Mat
thias Burheer, a white man, of 757
Seventeenth street.
Last night the two We're in Herman
Geltzeiler's saloon, Sc Arlington street.
and Burheer was doing all the spend
ing. Sloan followed Burheer from the
place and. witnesses say. the negro
Knocked Burheer down II robbed
him.
Sloan was arrested, and when
searched Burheer's pocketbook was
found on him. The purse contained Sc,
Sloan has been arrested before on
similar complaints.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
ARLINGTON CARPENTER
REPORTED MISSING.

Selden r. Hopkins, % years old, of
6s5 Kearny avenue. Arlington, has been
missing from his home since last Mon
day, when he left for this city to make
some purchases. Mrs. Hopkins is n
able to. account for her husbands
absence.
Tho missing man had a carpenter
shop in Stewart avenue, Arlington, but
has not been very busy of late. As
far as his family know he has had
no financial troubles.
Hopkins is. described as a ma being
about six feet tall and Weighing about
140 pounds. He has been a resident
of Arlington for a long time.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
BRIDE WHO WAS BURNED
DIES OF HER INJURIES.
Mrs. Leo, Only is Years Old,
Succumbs in City Hospital
to Effects of Flames.

Mrs. Michael Leo. an ~1S-year-old
bride, died at 'midnight in the City Hos
pital from burns received in the
kitchen at her home. S75 Morris ave-
nue. yesterday afternoon.
Lewis S. White, jr., a painter, of S7I
Morris venue was in his home ad-
joining the Leo house. and hearing
screams he jumped the rear fence and
carried the woman on a cot into the
yard and wrapped blankets about her.
Her clothes were completely burned off.
Mr.. Leo said today hat his wife suf-
fered from a headache and was warm
ing a cloth to rap about her head wher
a spark set fire to her dress. She did
not discover it until after she laid on
q couch.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
STATE COMMITTEE
OF c. D. I. IN STAR
CHAMBER SESSION
Meeting Today May See Devel-
opments in National Del.
egates Contest.

In a star chamber session of the
State Republican Committee at head
quarters in Halsey street late today
the call for the primaries to elect dele
gates TO the State convention will be
officially issued and the date of the
State convention to elect national IN
vention delegates will be set. That
will be the official business of the
meeting, but there is no restriction
placed upon the private discussion of
party matters, the subject of delegates
at-large to the national convention, for
instance.
-Four of six men working for the
honor of going to Chicago az sure to
be there-State Chairman Franklin
Murphy. United States Senators Frank
O. Briggs and John r.. Kean, and Gov
ernor John Franklin Fort, who is an
ex-oficio member. Besides these there
will be Congressman John J.. Gardner,
word is law in Atlantic County;
Congressman Harry Louder -lager, who
has something to say in Gloucester
County, and "Dayy" Baird, of Camden,
who takes all of South Jersey under
his wing.
Sheriff Frank H. Sommer and Sem
ator Samuel K. Robbins, of Burlington,
the other two nembers-at-large Of the
committee. will also be present.
The call this year will be the same
as in previous times, one vote in the
State convention for every two hun
bred votes at the last gubernatorial
election. This win materially reduce
the number of votes from that in, the
last State convent on of the kind, which
was based on the votes cast for e. c.
Stokes in 1904. Mr.. Stokes's suggestion
that the apportionment be made on the
basis of one for every 300 votes cast
will not be followed.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
DEATH BY ELECTRICITY
THE MOST HUMANE.
So Declares Miss Frances Day
After an Experience in the
State Death House.
[specIal 10 the Eyening star.l

JERSEY CITY. March 20.-After a
visit to Trenton, where she q in the
electric chair in the execution room,
Miss Frances Day. general agent of the
New Jersey State Board of Children's
Guardians, expressed her ~disappoint-
ment at her lack of thrills as follows:
II have seen many gruesome sights
and the chair did not come up to my ex-
pectations. 1t is in a pleasant room.
where the sun shines. OF all the meth
DDS of punishment. I think the electric
chair Is the most humane.
II thought when / sat in the chair il
would make me shuddor. but / did not
experience half of the unpleasant sem
sation I did when | visited the slaugh-
ter-house and saw them slaughter the
innocent little lambs"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
COME AND SEE
Us, SAYS JAPAN,
MEANING FLEET
Invitation for Armada to Stop on
Way Home in World
Trip Favored.

WASHINGTON. March 2o.-The jap
anese government has extended an in
vitation to the American government
to have the Atlantic battleship fleet
visit any port in Japan on its home
ware cruise around the world. This
invitation was received at the Japanese
embassy here yesterday. inc was at
once transmitted to Secretary Root by
Ambassador Takahira. The question
OF it's acceptance or d~eclination was
considered by the President and his
cabinet today.
1t is understood at the White House
that the invitation of Japan for the At
lantic battIeship feet to visit a Jap
anese port on it's return voyage will be
accepted.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
BARB WIRE KINGS
MYSTERIOUS HEIR
STILL WATTS FUND.
Expected Settlement in Case Of
doc wilson Receives
Another Delay.
QUESTION LEGALITY OF
SECRET ADJUSTMENT
Newarkers Figure in One of the
Strangest Legal Fights Ever
Brought to Light.

Contrary to expectations. there was
no settlement today in the famous case
of Levi Wilson Moen. alias DOC Will
son." in the Office of Thomas Gray. 7n
Broad street.
1t Is one of the most remarkable cases
of alleged blacknail. covering a period
of thirty years. The p-ostponement, ac-
cording to Frank NJ. McDermit, was
the result of publicity given the case.
If the settlement was made today Will
son would receive at least $4,000 In
cash. This amount is the balance OF
a '~'secret service fund.- Of $4,000 set
aside by the late Philip L. Moen. the
great barbed wire king of Worcester.
Mass, for Wilson"
This fund dwindled until about $780,
900 was left, then 1t was put In trust by
the heirs of Moen for the purpose of
prosecuting the man. During the past
score of years the trustees of the fund
nave tried their best to land Wilson in
jail. but their efforts were fruitless,
For secret settlement.
According. to Mr.. McDermit the case
will be settled under cover unless a
legal question which has arisen will
prevent it. In the trust deed there are
clauses which state that no record
shall be made OF the settlement, and
while they are satisfactory to those in
terested the legality of such a settle
ment may be questioned and set aside.
Therefore, 1t is the intention to ave
this investigated before the settlement
Is made.
"Mr. Gray and Charles Weeks, also
of this city, were made trustees of the
fund by Wilson. although they were
not appointed by n court, as is gen
orally the custom. Neither knew where
the fund was but they believed in the
prospects and loaned Wilson money
time and again.
Lawyers Explanation.
Wilson. or Moen, as he prefers to
be called, has been stopping at the
Hotel Broad in this city for some time,
but was not about when an EVENING
STAR reporter called today. Mr.. Gray
declined to discuss the case, and Mr..
Weeks was equally as reticent. Ever
Mr.. McDermit hesitated to talk at first
but finally said:
There will be no settlement today,
due to the publicity given the case,
and I am not in a position TO say when
it will take place. 1t will be done un-
der over unless the legality of closing
the case without recording # will be
questioned; we are looking into that
matter now.
I'VE all deplore the delay, of course.
but according to the trust deed which
was drawn, everything is supposed to
be secret
The lawyer then reviewed the case
and told of the ann in which his
client lodged those who were trying to
prosecute him.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
DEATH REMOVES
BISHOP FOWLER,
NJ. {. DIGNITARY
Had Been in Poor Health a Year
and Family Were Prepared
for the End.
HE WAS HEAD OF THE
NEW YORK DISTRICT
AS Pulpit Orator Attracted At
tentiOn at Early Age-His
Many Useful Years.

NEW YORK. March 20.-Bishop
Charles Henry Fowler. head of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. in the
New York district. died at his home,
1888 West Seventy-second street, this
city, today. Bishop Fowler had been
III for a year and his death was not
unexpected. The aged bishop was sur
rounded by his family when the end
came.
He a been critically i'll only since
last Wednesday. His death was due TO
heart failure, resulting from a COM
plication of diseases.
For more than two years the bishop
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
PRIZES FOR DOG SHOW
EXHIBITED AT GOERKE co.

The prizes to be awarded winners at
the exhibition of the New Jersey Ken
mel Club are being displayed in the
Goerke Company windows. There are
t~wenty-three prizes. consisting
of a large oil painting OF Scotland in a
gold frame and silver cups.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
PRIEST SEES GOVERNOR;
OPPOSES WAKELEE BILLS.
lspeeIal 70 the Evenlng star,l

TRENTON, March 20.-Judge Noonan
Mary's Church, Jersey City, called
upon Governor Fort today in opposi-
ton of Senator Wakelee's bills, which
require the consent of both the local
and State boards of health before the
establishment of cemeteries.
Father Ter Woert is interested in the
purchase of a tract of land costing
$500, 060. which will be used for ceme
terry purposes. He contended that the
Wakelee bills might endanger the car
rying out of the enterprise.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON. March 20.-Fore-
cast: New Jersey, fair tonight and Sat
urday; not much change in tempera-
ture; light to fresh north winds.
NEW YORK, March 20.-Local fore
cast: Generally fair tonight; tempera-
ture slightly below freezing: Saturday
partly cloudy. Fresh northerly winds,
becoming northeast.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
AMERICAN CAR
BREAKS DOWN
IN PARIS RACE
Disabled in Desert, Rescue Party
Makes Record Run
to It's Aid.

TONOPAH. New. March 20.-The
American car in the New York-to-
Paris race became disabled yesterday
afternoon on the desert at Twin
Springs. ninety miles east OF Tonopah.
A rescue party made a record breaking
run of 152 miles to the place in six
hours and fifteen minutes. 1t is said
that repairs for the machine would be
on the ground at 1890 a. m. today. and
the car was expected in Tonopah at
1870 p. m.
OGALLALA, Neb.. March 20.-The
first French car left Ogallala this morn
ing for Cheyenne. The car made 1888
miles. gaining 50 miles on the Ger
man car. b.
LEXINGTON, Neb., March 20.-The
German car tied mp here last night
after running 140 miles during the day.
1t left early this morning for Cheyenne,
which it hopes to make by midnight
Cheyenne is nearly 300 miles west.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
TAKAHIRA ACCEPTS
LEGISLATIVE INVITATION.
rFrom a stan corrogpondent.l

TRENTON. March 2O.-Baron Taxa
hira, Japanese ambassador to the
United States. has accepted Governor
Forts Invitation to meet the New Jer-
sey Legislature when he visits the State
capital next Monday evening to attend
the annual banquet of he local Cham
Der of Commerce.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
GOV. FORT CELEBRATES
HIS 56TH BIRTHDAY.
Many Call at State House to
Congratulate the Executive on
Reaching Another Milestone.

TRENTON, March Ex-Governor
John Franklin Fort observed his fifty
sixth birthday at the Capitol today.
He had a number OF callers, who came
to congratulate him, but he left the
State House this afternoon for New
ark to attend a meeting of the Re-
publican State Committee, called to fix
the time for the national delegate con-
vention.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
ASKS GOV. HUGHES TO
SEND TRIO TO HUDSON.

TRENTON. March 2O.-Governor
Fort today signed acquisitions directed
to Governor Hughes, of New York. for
the ~extradition of David Suskind. John
Athos and Benjamin Bentley, now
under arrest in New York and wanted
In Hudson County to answer charges
Of Grand larceny.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
HORSE THEE ? !

francesca Pomo was held in> ST.
bail this morning in the First Criminal
Court charged with stealing a horse
and delivery wagon, the property of
the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company,
of this city.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
AFTER UNUSED BADGES OP SPECIALS

Plainclothesman Sebold, of the
Fourth Precinct. is touring the city By
orders of Captain Vogel for the pur-
pose of collecting numerous special Npo-
lice badges which are not in use.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
NERvY THIEF HELD.

John Schmidt, accused of forging a
check, stealing a horse and wagon,
200 pounds Of lead and two chests of
tools, was held in the Fourth Precinct
Court today.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
SMALL FIRE IN BATH HOUSE.

A defective fue caused a small fire
in the Russian bath-house conducted
by Samuel Bass at 81 Charlton street
today.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
GAS SLOT METER TAPPED.

A sneak thief tapped a quarter-in-
the-slot gas meter yesterday in North
Fifteenth street. East Orange.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20

tbe+ ne was a nurse, nut not 81 profess
sionafsone. He was q Christian Science
adviser and had no education whichever
along medical lines. Best said Bronn
haG been given up by the doctors and
the patient laboied iinder the nniluei-
nation that he was drunk. The mar
would get u of bed, fall to the MOOR
and carry on like a ma under the
influence of liquor.
OHered Prayers for Bronn.
Mr.. Brown testified he arrived at the
house ri $3.50 O'Clock on Saturday
March 8, and the patient died -FOUR
hours after. Witness left at 500 the
following morning. because he did not
want to be late for church.
Charles Frederick Brown when put
on the stand said he had been d
CHRISTIAN Science practitioner for the
nasf eight wears. He told Of the gray
ers that were offered for the sick ana
admitted that he knew nothing OF
medicine.
urown ON Why Bronn Died.
When asked by Assistant Prosecutor
Nockev if Christian Science an esur-
rect the dead. Healer Brown re-
sponded:
yes, Christian Science can cause a
resurrection OF the dead
When pressed for specific examples,
Mr.. Brown referred the prosecutor to
Mrs. Eddy's Science and Health.
Brown also testified that he often
prayed and accomplished cures by the
absent treatment.
Asked why Brona had died despite
the efforts of himself and Best. h wit
ness said:
afr. Bronn died because he was NOT
receptive to the truth. He had not
been long enough under 1he influence of
Christian Science"
Or. II. a. Bonynge, of ~Ridgewood.
gave the result Of the autopsy. 1t
showed that the body had been poorly
nourislled. Congestion Of the brain
had set In and the patient was afflicted
with m~elancholia. The doctor was pos
itive tina lack of nouriahment was
partly responsible for death.
Other witnesses examined had no
testimony of Importance to present.
The jury retired TO Hennin's hotel and
the verdict old was returned to the
coroner. followed by the arrest of
Messrs. Brown and Best.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-05-29
MY FATHER KNOWS.

My father knows the proper way
The nation should be run;
He tells us children every day
Just what should now be done.
He knows the way totiX the trusts.
He has a simple plan,
But if the furnace needs repairs,
We have to hire a man.
My father, in a day or two,
Could land big thieves in Jail;
There 5 nothing that he cannot do;
He knows no word like fail. >
"Ourcontidence' hecouldrestore,
Of that there is no doubt;
But if there is a chair to mend,
We have to send it out.
All public questions that arise,
Ilt StllltS VII lllc SlJOl,
He waits not till the tumult dies,
But grabs it while it's hot.
In matters of finance he can
Tell Teddy what to do;
But, Oh, he finds it hard to meet
His bills as they fall due.
1t almost makes him sick to read
The things lawmakers say;
Why, fathers just the man they
need,
He never goes aStray.
All wars he'd very quickly end,
AS fast as | can write it;
But when a nabor starts fuss,
'T'is mother has to fight it.
In conversation father can
Do many wonderous things:
He's built upon a wiser plan
Than presidents or kings,
He knows the ends and outs of
each
And every deep transaction;
We look to him for theories,
But look to ma for action.
Detroit Free Press.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-05-29
Keiser Brothers & Phillips Buy and Sell
==Panhand|e LandS==

Texas and the South generally,
says that it is known that at least
a part of the Panhandle section
of Texas is well adapted by soil
and climate to the production of
the sugar beet. This statement
is in accord with that of the eX-
perts from the national depart
ment of agriculture at Washing
ton, who have already made re-
ports on the subject to the sec
retary of agriculture. For these
reasons the experiments being
carried on in the Panhandle coun-
try this year will have the atten-
ton of the entire state, as favora
BILE results will mean great things
in wealth for the greatest state
in the union. Dallas News.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-05-29
Political Articles Notice.

The News is not Il politica,
newspaper in any sense. AS in
the past it will be glad to publiSh
the necessary party calls, meet
ings of executive committees,
conventions and the like. This,
as formerly, will be done free of
charge, but political statements,
arguments, etc, to get in The
News must be paid for.
We trust our friends will see
the logic of this matter. Our
space at present is barely suffi-
cient for local happenings and
concern; for politics extra space
is required hence, more pages,
and as this costs money we must
charge for it.
The price is the same to all
one cent per word.
Canyon City news. (Canyon City, Tex.) 1903-1908, 1908-05-29
Sugar Beets in Panhandle.

Where the sugar beet can be
grown at all successfully it is a
most profitable crop, yielding in
many cases net profits annually
of from 500 to $500 per acre.
Such Il yield from the thousands
of acres capable of producing the
beet in the Panhandle country
will add greatly to the wealth of
that section. Successful results
from the tests now being made
will no doubt cause the establish
ment within the next year or so
of a sugar beet factory in the re-
gion adapted to beet culture
perhaps several of them-and it
is not too much to predict that
within comparatively short
time Grand Old Texas will be IA
ted as one of the greatest sugar
beet producers among the states
Professor W. G. Welborn of the
Texas Agricultural and Mechan-
ical College, in his recently pub
lished book on Elements of Ag-
riculture," which is intended as
a text book on that science in