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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-22
CHURCH TO HONOR
40 YEARS. WORK
BY WEEKS RALLY
Burning of Mortgage OF Belle
vile Avenue Edifice Feature
of Initial Service.

To celebrate it's fortieth anniversary
the Belleville Avenue Congregational
Church will begin a weeks services
with a historical sermon tomorrow, and
the mortgage will be destroyed during
the morning service.
The viii be preached by the
Rev. Theodore M. Shipherd. The Rev.
DIR. William A. Rice. who previously
occupied the pulpit, and the Rev. DR..
William Hayes Ward will assist in the
service.
AT a dinner on Monday night former
Alderman Curtis r. Burnett will pre-
side. Toasts Will be responded to by
Lieutenant-Ge General Howard. Alder
man jerome T. congleton, the Rev. DR.
John NJ. Thomas, president of Middle
bury College, and Charles s. Olcott
president Of the Federation of Mems
Clubs.
DR.. Charles Fl. Parkhurst will pre-
side al Tuesday nights religious rally,
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-22
FARRELL WAS SUSPENDED
FOR ACTION LIKE WEBER'S

Three years ago Detective Sergeant
Joseph Farrell, of headquarters staff,
in a running fight with q fleeing crimi-
nal in Beaver street. pulled a revolver,
after shouting to the man to stop, and
fired. The man dropped in his tracks,
and when Farrell reached him he was
expiring. Farrell hurried the fellow to
the hospital, but the victim died on the
way, and the officer was promptly sus-
pended, e the head of Hopper, then
head OF the police department.
Farrell in his examination said that
he had arrested the fellow for robbery
and that the prisoner ran. Farrell
warned him to stop. and, refusing, he
pulled his gun to fire.
AS he was pulling the pistol from its
leather pouch the trigger went down
and the bullet went through the crimi-
nal's spine.
When the Grand Jury called to ex-
anime into this matter called Chief
Hopper to tell his story he was asked
by Prosecutor Young why he had sus-
pended Farrell. Il did not suspend
and would not do So" was the answer.
Farrell was suspended over my head
Farrell was exonerated from all
blame and restored TO duty.
Speaking of this case today, Detec-
tive Farrell said:
This man who was shot by Weber
was one of the worst criminals who
ever visited this city. He was known
to us as a man who would shoot rather
than be caught. Weber ought to get
his name on the roll of honor and not
be suspended"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-22
iDES ERASED TATTOO
MARKS TO FOIL CAPTURE

A close view of the Jersey despera-
dos face, rs his body lay in Holes
morgue today, revealed only too plain
~ hat reclSlessness and daring which
made him a second jesse James. His
~cheekbones were prominent. His jaw
vas square and his mouth had a cruel
droop. His eyes We're small.
His cunning is revealed in his effort
to escape detection and avoid identifi-
cation. The police knew hat there
was a clasped-hand tattoo mark on the
right forearm. This he had erased and
traced Over it an American flag, sur
mounted by al eagle. When the police
viewed his body this morning the
traces of the "hand-clasp' were still
evident. His left arm is also tattooed.
All these marks, together with the
most minute descriptions. have been
recorded by Edward Schwartz, the Ber-
tillon expert, who was employed at the
feformatory when Ides was incar-
cerated there.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-22
WEBER JUSTIFIED IN THE
KILLING, SAYS DR.. MEAD.

II think that Weber should be COM
mended for Kidding the community of a
desperate character, instead of being
detained, and l cannot see how he could
be prosecuted for manslaughter," said
the Rev. Or. Charles i. Mead. pastor
of the Centenary Methodist Episcopal
Church today.
weber was doing What a policeman
should when he ordered the four suspi-
cious characters to stop. If they didn't
stop, it was his duty to make them stop
by force, If necessary. Failing still, /
think he was justified in shooting. first
in the air, and as a last recourse, at the
fleeing men. The fact that the fellow
was taking heavy chances to get away
was conclusive proof that he was guilty
of wrongdoing.
Il think that the authorities should
stick by the action of the policeman.
l hope he gets the $3.50 reward"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-22
STOLE TEACHERS PURSE.
TweIye.year-Old Boy Held for
Sanity Test After Confession.

Clarence Reeves. IL years old, g.
negro. who lives with his parents at
1916 Lock street, is being detained in
a witness room at the Second Precinct
awaiting an examination as to his
sanity by Police Surgeon Clark. When
arrested for stealing a purse contain
ing So from his teacher. Miss Mary E.
Maclay, in the State Street Public
School, the boy admitted the theft.
He told Detective Hannah that it was
hidden in a pile of stones in High
street. but it wasn't, and he told other
conflicting stories as to it's where
abouts, all of which proved false.
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aroyer Eduarda at tae time Of the kIll.

Grover Edwards at the time of the kill
ing.
An important witness who will APP
pear for Policeman Weber on Monday
is George Caetech, Of 3 Avon place,
who vas returning home and saw the
chase. THE burglar was escaping,
and Weber was following him." says
Caetech. "He called on him to stop,
but instead the escaping man fired at
the policeman. Then Weber fired as
he fell into the gully. and the robber
dropped dead"
When Tdes last escaped from Rah-
way Reformatory ne wrote a letter 10
a keeper he knew there, Boosting that
he would never be taken alive and that
he would die with his boots on. That
boast was realized when he fell.
While Weber was being detained at
the First Precinct station today an au-
tomobile was driven mp to the curb, and
Arthur Il. Ward, head of the
Durand Company. wholesale jewellers.
went INTO the house and talked with
Weber. He said later that he Would do
anything in his pover for the young
man. ana that he was a cool and level
headed fellow and had worked for him
before going on the force.
Offers to Give weber Aid.
Certainly Weber appears TO have
been justified in shooting This notorious
criminal, he said, and / will do all in
my power to aid him il assistance is
needed"
An autopsy was performed by County
Physician Danie Elliott over Ides's
body at Holes morgue this afternoon.
But one wound was found. a hole
which showed that the bullet had gone
through the neck. There We're abra-
sions on the dead mans face, probably
caused by his fall. Nothing of value
was found in his clothes, /
Weber's story OF having fallen into
q gully while chasing Ides this morn
ing was borne out by cuts on his right
hand and his mud-bespattered trousers.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-22
lDES'S CAREER ONE LONG
STORY OF CRIMINAL ACTS.

Dutch Ides's escapades and escapes
and his many successful efforts in evad-
ing the police of Northern New Jersey
are a matter of history. He first came
into prominence as a juvenile offender.
stealing triding merchandise from the
railroads. Then his career of real out
lawry commenced. and the police of
Elizabeth from that time until a bullet
ended his career forever have tried in
vain to keep him in check.
The iron bars of the reformatory did
not curtail his liberty. Four times he
fed from there. and after each fight
there followed a reign of terror, caused
by Dutch and his gang, and which
affected Somerset. Middlesex. Union
and Essex counties.
Prior to his capture a year ago last
unmer he lodged the police night
and day, fleeing to the Watching
Mountains in Plainfield. and then to
the country sections.
All one time he was concealed in his
home, in Elizabeth. The police finally
heard of it. and a squad of %bluecoats,
under Captain O'Leary, surrounded the
house.
Ides escaped them, boasting that he
could no. be caught 1t was his con
slant cry that he did not fear death.
He also had declared that it was the
bounding by the police that made him
desperate. and he was at all times
armed.
At night he was known to steal tc
his home and stay there with his
mother. He seemed to have no fear as
to the consequences. Even after his
last escape he went there, but attempt
ed no crime in the vicinity of the city
where he lived. although its cleverest
sleuths were constantly or his trail.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-22
CONSTITUTION STRONG
ENOUGH, GRAY DECLARES

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 2s.-At the
dinner of the Pennsylvania Scotch-Irish
Society last night, United States Cir
cult Court Judge George Gray. of Della
ware, declared that the United states
Constitution needs no revision.
1--WE could get along with less gov
ernmental aid to stimulate activity. =
he said. ~We don't need protection or
subsidy and we do not need proclama-
.tion of the responsibility OF the ire
sponsibles. The Constitution made our
country what it is. and is now strone
enough. Neither by legislation 10 con-
struction do we need more centrali4a
ton Of power
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-22
WEBER SHOULD RECEIVE
COLI MEDAL, CHIEF SAYS.

weber should receive a gold medal
instead Of suspension said Chief Cor
bitt today. 81 refuse to suspend this
cool and level-headed young police Off
Ger. He killed this nan while acting
In the performance of his duty. Ser
geant Bodies had no business 10 sus.
pend him. Weber reported to Captain
Ryan. IN killing Ides. this State is rid
of one Of the worst desperadoes in its
history. Only a'few months ago Ides
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-22
AsSocIATIoNs HOLIDAY DINNER,

The ]. j. Nate Social Association had
it's third annual dinner and bowling
fest at the headquarters. $40 Twelfth
avenue, this afternoon. a good time
was enjoyed by it's members. The com
mittee in charge was composed of
James Mulligan. Marcus Southland and
J. ]. Nate.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-22
SINGING OF HYMN STAYS
WOULD-BE SUICIDES HAND.

CAMDEN, Feb. 22.--Friendless. and
resolved OF suicide. Lester McKenna,
of 1928 Marvine street, Philadelphia,
while passing the barracks of the Sal
walton Army at AZ Federal street.
Camden was attracted by the singing
of the hymn. Don't Turn Him Away"
He went in, gave up a razor, and said
he would not kill himself.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-22

Now 500 times o~ne-fortieth is 20. the
weight of the bird. And there you
have it,
we a all understand dogmatisra
in. matter Of faith, because on these
Questions there can be no human ex-
p~erience, but We cannot have patience
to endure It in scientific matters that
belong TO every one"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-22
CIGARETTE MATCH STARTS FIRE.

One of the boarders at Mrs. Agnes
Duff's house. at 439 Washington avenue,
attempted to light a cigarette with a
parlor match this morning, when the
head of the match flew Off and set fire
to a couch. The lace curtains and por-
there's were destroyed
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-22
ONO year AGO Today
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 29.-Foreeast:
New Jersey-Fair. colder tonight; sun,
day fair, warmer; light TO fresh north
west winds becoming vay ~.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-22
THE WEATHER IN NEWARK.

Newark, N. j., Feb. %, 1908.
3 a. m. 7 a. m. 12 m
Temperature. Is deg. 80 deg. 80 deg.
Barolneter.... 29.s2 in. 29.ss in. 29.s5in
Humidity-.... .....-.. SO y. ct. 80 p. ct
Wind-Direction at noon, northwest
velocity, 3 miles.
Precipitation-None
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-22

fred several shots at Policeman Pat
rick McPaige."
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-22

Yesterday.
Highest. Lowest Ave.
Temperature. SO deg. 20 deg. 2s deg.
Barometer. 1907 in. 2s.a1 in. 2s9s in.
Humidity. S. p. ct. SO p. ct. "a p. ct.
Wind-Prevailing direction, south
west; maximum velocity. - miles.
Total OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Character of the day-Partly cloudy.
. One Year Ago Today.
Highest. Lowest. Ave.
Temperature. q deg. 10 deg. 10 deg.
Character of the day-Clear.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-12

Special Correspondence Tho Washington Herald.
Geneva, July AFTER a windstorm
had churned up Lake Constance yester-
day morning and afternoon. and made
ascents for the time being impossible.
the weather began gradually TO clear,
and promptly at 8 o'clock, greeted by a
volley Of enthusiastic cheers from 1900
throats, Count Zeppelln's magnificent
airship. No. 4. emerged gracefully and
rapidly from its sheet-iron shed. Fifteen
passengers, including the veteran inven-
tor, were aboard
The lake was aglow with life and col
or In honor of the worlds largest air
ship Craft Of all iptlons-electric
and putting steam launches, barges.
yachts. rowboats. excursion steamers,
and the swift motor dispatch boats Of
the newspaper correspondents-all gay
with flags. and the bright dresses Of many
women spectators. hoyered outside the
15OO-foot area which the police boats
kept clear on all sides Of the airship
house.
Twelve minutes after the ship had gain
ed the open, its six huge propellers, shim-
mering brilliantly In the sun, began TO re-
volve, and the ship rose serenely to a
height Of S25 feet above the surface Of
The Washington herald., 1908-07-12

Hacker acted as navigator. under the di-
rect command Of Count Zeppelin. In the
aft" car rode three other mechanics.
while IN the comfortably furnished saloon
cabin amidships were Count Zeppelin's
able junior assistant. Maj Hesse (repre-
sentative Of the imperial government. .
and two guests. Chief Engineer Kober
and Director Uhland. Gen. Won Einem
Prussian minister Of war. was prevented
from remaining at Friedrichshaven long
enough to witness the trial
II requires to be emphasized that yes
terday's ascent was not intended to ac-
complish anything previously unexam-
pied. It was desired merely to determine
the thorough cooperation Of the motors
and the steering gear and to ascertain
any slight defects. which almost In
evitably reveal themselves in such cir
cumstances. One important feature was
proved to be entirely satisfactory-the Sc
curity and perfect precision with which
No. 4 can be taken out and put back in
the shed.
The balloon was twelve hours IN the air
and not a hitch occurred. II has yet to
make a twenty-four hours voyage. While
over Lucerne 1t descended from height
Of 1900 feet and hovered about the town
within shouting range Of the crowds Of
visitors and natives who turned out to
see It.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-12
ACT OF HINDOO AGITAToRs.
Mail Train Is stopped by Danger
Signal and Bomb Hurled Into Car.

Calcutta. July 1L-Another bomb out
rage. which was undoubtedly the work OF
native agitators, took place last night at
Kanklnara. on the Eastern Bengal State
Railway. twenty miles from Calcutta. in
which three Scotch mill assistants were
seriously injured.
When the night mail train reached Kan
kinara, shortly after z o'clock. the en-
gineer stopped in obedience 10 the station
signal. which was set al danger" A
moment later a bomb was flung into the
second-class compartment in which the
three Scotchmen were sleeping.
The man nearest the bomb. William
Campsie. OF Dundee. was thrown across
the carriage by the force Of the explosion.
One arm was shattered, and he received
terrible internal injuries, which will, II IS
feared result fatally
Charles Brown, also Of Dundee. an en-
gineer az a jute mill. was sitting beside
Mr.. Capsie, and was likewise badly in
jured by fragments OF the bomb. The
third man. whose name has not been as
certained. was more fortunate. and his
wounds are Of a less serious character.
There IS no doubt that the bomb was in
tended TO murder the occupants OF the
compartment. and that the train was
stopped by the assassins In order 10 give
them a better opportunity
Messrs. Brown and Campsie were re-
Gently concerned in a disturbance at a
jute mill with some natives.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-12
PREFER DEATH TO DISGRACE.
Unable 10 Meet Liabilities. Two Mu-
mich Bankers Commit Suicide.


Munich. July lin despair at their in
ability to meet heavy obligations. Herren
Max and Theodore Klopfer. Of Munich
partners IN the highly respected and sup
posedly wealthy Bavarian banking house
OF Klopfer Brothers, drank poison and
then shot themselves in the early morn
ing hours Of one morning this week. Their
dead bodies were found side by side IN a
salon Of the elder brothers palatial resi-
dence by a night watchman shortly after
dawn.
The bankers left behind dozens OF let
ters addressed TO the newspapers. 70 their
employees and depositors, and 70 personal
friends, attempting to justly their con-
duct. These documents indicate that one
OF the immediate causes Of the banks
difficulties was inability 10 replace $500 900
Of loaned capital which was suddenly
withdrawn from the business. The broth
ers are said to have attempted recently
10 recoup themselves for this loss by n
sensational stock exchange vancouver. and
when they failed they decided that sui
eide was their only course,
The brothers. who were forty-elght and
forty-five years old, came originally from
Augsburg. where their business was es-
tablished in 1857. They enjoyed a high
position in financial and social circles IN
Munich and ranked as multl-milllonaires.
The younger brother was the possessor OF
a valuable collection Of pictures.
Heavy and Improbable speculation in
real estate Is said to have been a con-
tributory cause OF the firms downfall.
German stock exchanges were depressed
by the double suicide on account Of ru-
mors that a number of important banks
would suffer serious losses.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-12
CANNIBALISM IS NOT EXTINCT
Still Practiced in Interior of
New Guinea.

Melbourne. July 11.-Reuter's representa-
tive has had an interview with the Bishop
of New Guinea who has given some in
teresting particulars of the condition OF
affairs there. Asked with regard TO the
prevalence Of cannibalism. the bishop
said:
"Cannibalism is no longer practiced
safe, but inland ii stll continues. Re
Gently some extraordinary cases were
brought 20 our notice at the headquarters
al Samurai Of natives having been Killed
and cooked I'm unusually revolving circum-
stances but cases Of this sort are only to
be met with in those regions where the
government has yet scarcely penetrated.
During my last trip 1 found the ma
tlves very friendly. The magistrate with
whom l was travelling informed me that
during a previous journey ne had come
across a raiding party al arrayed IN
their hideous war paint. who were carry
ing the bodies Of four young girls on
poles Their heads had been beaten I'm,
and they were tied 20 the poles by their
wrists. At first the cannibals showed
fight, but seeing that the magistrate and
his police We're armed with rifles. they
dropped the bodies and escaped into the
jungle. The magistrate ordered his men
20 cut sharp-pointed stakes from the
neighboring trees. with which they dug
graves and inferred the bodies Of the vic
Tins"
Speaking on the subject Of the curious
race Of swamp-dwellers 10 be found IN
some portions OF New Guinea, Bishop
Stone Wigg said: These swamp-dwellers
have been wiped out by other hostile
tribes. and when I heard last there was
only one survivor Of them. These people
lost the entire use Of their lower limbs
owing to the fact that they were perpetu-
ally sitting IN their canoes. They were
formed as other men. but their legs be-
came atrnnhied from diseasen
The Washington herald., 1908-07-12
Many Shipwrecked Europeans
Eaten by Natives.

Southampton, July 1.-THE Elder Demp-
Ster liner Albertville, which. arrived at
Southampton yesterday morning from the
west coast Of Africa. brought details OF
the terrible disaster on the River Congo,
involving the wreck Of the steamer vile
de Bruges and the loss of between seventy
and eighty lives.
While on a voyage from Stanleyville TO
Leopoldvlle. the vessel suddenly encoun-
tered a violent tornado. and was driven
onto sandbank, where she overturned.
In addition to Capt Lundgren, who was
a native OF Sweden. there were six Euro
peans on board. Belglans and Swedes, the
rest being natives.
Capt. Lundgren and a friend with much
difficulty succeeded In swimming ashore.
but directly they did so were seized by
rativos. Some. il is understood. clamored
FOR the lives of the captives. while others
cOunseled the chieftains not 10 bring re-
prisals on them by Staying the white men.
After much parleying. Capt. Lundgren
and his friend were speared 10 death.
The engineer OF the VILE de Bruges.
who had managed 20 keep himself afioat.
and was a spectator OF this terrible trag-
edy. succeeded later IN the day in escap-
ing, and though in a terribly exhausted
state. was able TO communicate with the
commandant OF the nearest station. So
far as can be aScertained. he is the sole
survivor OF the disaster.
Measures were at once taken 20 investi-
gate the affair; a search was made for
the bodies Of Capt Lundgren and his
friend but without avail and there seems
little doubt that they were eaten by the
natives
Many arrests have been made in con-
nection with the affair, and when the
Albertville left Congo ports two chief
tains were awaiting trial The engineer
Of the Vile de Bruges had lost his reason
/ through the terrible ordeal he has under
gone. and was living In q hoanifal
The Washington herald., 1908-07-12
WOMEN AID MILAN MOB.
Pour Dirty Water on Cavalry that
Charges Men in Streets.

Milan, July u-Grave riots have oc-
Cured in the province Of Parma. through
out which a monster agricultural strike
has been in progress for over fifty days.
Owing to the bellicose attitude Of the
Chamber Of Labor at Parma. all attempts
at conciliauon have been brought 10
nought, and a general strike was pro-
claimed in token of sympathy with the
peasants, 5000 families Of whom were
brought TO the verge Of starvation
The local Chamber Of Labor took the
occasion Of a vast influx Of strikebreakers
to provoke the peasants TO revolt When
cavalry began clearing the narrow streets
OF Parma, the strikers. re-enforced by
large bands OF hooligans. subjected the
troops 20 terrible showers Of stones. Hun
dreds Of women took a prominent part in
the struggle, pouring dirty water on the
heads Of the soldiers from upper windows.
The movements Of the cavalry were i'm
peded by barricades improvised in various
parts OF the city with wagons and furni-
ture.
After storm OF tiles chimney pots.
and all sorts Of missiles had been rained
AINAl AlAE AOhA ana AlAQUhs OF the AllIIl--
Der Of Labor. infantry were sent TO fire
on the rioters from the heights Of a tower
opposite, while mounted troops stormed
the entrance Of the chamber and arrested
seventy Of its inmates comprising the
principal paid agitators. The cavalry then
charged through the streets. firing in the
air. Their admirable forbearauce under
provocation so intense is borne out by tho
fact that the majority of the persons
wounded were IN their own ranks
The government has given orders for the
capture Of any others Of the soCialistiC
agitators who may stlu be az liberty
| The Chamber Of Labor remains in pos
| session OF the military.
AS always happens in similar circum
stances, the Italian labor leagues are try
/ ing 10 bring about n general strike al
I over Italy, but the country generally. anC
/ big industrial Centers Ike Milan. hav,
/ had far too bitter experience OF this kinC
/ during the last decade 10 render the prof
| ect feasible