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Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22
GIRL WHO SHOT
HERSELF EXPIRES
STUDENTS MOTIVE NOT
DISCLOSED
Conscious Until Few Minutes of
Death, Ruth Sergeant Expresses
Desire to Live-Surgeon
Talks of Case

Declining to the last to disclose the
motive of her deed of self-destruction,
Ruth Sargeant, the 13-year-o school
girl who fired a bullet into her left
breast from a 32-caliber revolver on
Friday afternoon while standing in the
rear yard of the building of the San
Pedro school, died yesterday afternoon
at 2:30 o'clock at the AngeluS hospital
as a result of her injury.
The unfortunate girl was conscious
until within a few minutes of her death,
and to her mother and brother who
were with her she declared that she did
not wish to die, saying that there was
much for her to live for.
To questions as to why she shot her.
self, her only reply was, Because"
Thus, if there had been formed in the
girls mind any definite understanding
of the motive which prompted her to
take her life, she carried the knowl-
edge, uncommunicated, into the silence
of death.
Though she regretted to die. she sub
mtted with quiet resignation to the
inevitable.
The members of the girls family were
informed during the morning that her
condition was very critical, but the end
came more quickly than was antici-
pated, and the girls father, who has
been ill, was unable to reach the hos
pital before she died.
The body was removed yesterday af-
ternoon to Sutch's undertaking estab-
lishment, South Figueroa street, where
an inquest will be held tomorrow.
DIR. j. H. Seymour, who gave the
little sufferer surgical attention, said
yesterday
From the first the girls condition
was grave; indeed, it would not have
been surprising had death ensued i'm
mediately after the wound was in
ficted. The case is a sad one, but not
so unusual. In my practice l have had
several of a similar nature. The little
Sergeant girl had arrived at very i'm
questionable age. A girl of her years
may be harmed by excessive reading of
books which are too mature for her,
and which she cannot contemplate with
mature comprehension and understand
ing. The result OF this may be a de-
pressing view of life generally, result
ing in a morbid and abnormal condi-
tion of mind that can make desperate
and seemingly unaccountable deeds
possible"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22
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Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22
OFFICERS CHOSEN BY
VETERAN ODD FELLOWS
Annual Banquet of Their Association
Will Take Place on Evening of
March 27 in First Chris
tian Church

The twenty-fourth annual election of
officers of the Veteran Odd Fellows as
sociation took place last night at a
meeting of that organization held in
Eureka halh I. o. o. r. building, the
following being chosen: President,
George w. Stockwell; vice president,
/. b. Ginther; secretary, e. V. Over
holtzer; treasurer, Louis Roeder; mar
shall, George c. Lawson; directors, w.
II. Woodbridge, Frank M. Mcconnell,
w. A. Lathrop, c. II. Hodges and ].
J. Jones.
The associations annual banquet will
be given on the evening of Friday,
March 81 in the First Christian church,
Eleventh and Hope streets.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22
SUGGESTS THAT AMERICA
REAR NOBLEMEN FOR GIRLS

WASHINGTON, March 21.-In dis
discussing the fortiications bill in the
house today Representative De Almond
of Missouri suggested that the govern
ment should enter upon the industry of
raising noblemen for American girls,
because he said it would be cheaper
than to send the girls to Europe.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22
THIEVES STEAL BRONZE
BUST OF POPE CLEMENT VIII
b A ssOclated Press.

ROME, March 21-At Frascati yes
terday thieves broke into the magnifi-
cent villa Aldbrandini, which dates
from the sixteenth century, and
carried off a valuable bust in Corinthi-
an bronze of Pope Clement VIII. The
thieves gained access by breaking a
window and removed the bust, which
weighs 500 pounds, from it's position in
the central hall of the villa.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22
VANDERBILT TO BE Hailed
INTO COURT FOR SPEEDING
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
NEW YORK, March 21.-As a result
of Commissioner Bingham's letter to
the district attorney in behalf of Bicy-
Gle Policeman Martin, In which the
commissioner said he did not feel Mar
tin had been treated fairly by Magis-
trate Kernochan, who on March 10 dis
charged w. K. Vanderbilt, jr., whom
Martin had arrested for speeding, a
subpoena summoning Mr.. Vanderbilt to
appear on Monday before the court of
special sessions was given yesterday to
Martin, who will serve 1t himself.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22
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Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22
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Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22

A jolly party. composed of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. B. McElroy, Miss Alice Nc
Elroy. John H. McElroy, Robert r.
McElroy, D. NJ. Lyons, Mrs. Clara Put
man, Miss Helen Putnam, ]. r. Fischer,
Miss Ditewig and Mrs. E. v. Price,
went to Casa Verdugo on Monday,
where an elaborate Spanish dinner was
served to them.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22

Mrs. Col. G. G. Green returned to the
Green on Wednesday, after spending
a week with Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Neu-
stadt in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22

Miss Angie Holmes has returned from
weekend visit to Mt. Wilson.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22

Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Collins, c. F. Col
Inns, jr., and Miss Collins, popular
guests of Hotel Green, have returned
from Mrs. w. s. Hooks house party
at Coronado.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22

Colonel and Mrs. James e. Montgom-
cry were dinner guests of G. N. Eaton
on Sunday.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22

Mrs. George G. Gibbs, Mrs. Mont
gomery Ward and Mrs. Frank Little
went to Mt. Lowe on Monday.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22

MT and Mrs. Godfrey Livingston,
Miss winthrop and H. r. Taylor COM
posed a party from San Francisco that
arrived this week. Mr.. Livingston is
chief architect of the new Palace hotel
in San Francisco.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22

In addition to the regular sacred con-
cert this evening by the Hotel Green
orchestra, the Madrigal quartet will
render the following selections: mo
Evil Shall Befall Thee" (Cortyn ElD !;
"Carissima" (Arthur PENN; Crimson
Twilight" (Rogers).
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22

The program for the sacred concert
this evening is as follows: March, mi
(Wagner); serenata, AN
gels" (Braga); overture, IF l Were
King" (Adams); scenes from Madam
Butterfly" (PuccinD; Largo" (HandeD.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22

The roof garden has never been so
popular as 1t has this season, and most
every night many couples interested in
Cupid's art find their way there, so now
this beautiful garden has been renamed
Loves Retreat" and "Cupid's Bower"
Next week list of the regular patrons
of this resort will be published.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22

Vernon Bettin, the boy soprano, gave
concert in the Romanesque room on
Wednesday evening, assisted by the
Hotel Green orchestra. Master Bettin
has a beautiful quality of voice, its
freshness and resonance are remark
able, his phrasing and intelligent inter-
probation all are most admirable, and a
great treat was furnished the guests.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22

Gleatina Green has recovered from
her recent illness and is again among
her little friends. who patiently awaited
her recovery. During Miss Green's con-
valescing she was quite busy with her
pencil and as result she shows some
sketches of a high degree of artistic
merit which promises much for the fu-
ture.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22

The Romanesque room was the scene
of another military eucher on Friday
evening, and much credit is due Mrs
F. A. Holcomb and Mrs Osterhout fol
it's success.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-01
BROTHERS MEET
FOR FIRST Time
IN THIRTY YEARS
Thomas Stewart, Deputy Gov
ernor of Allipore, India, in
Orange with Son.

Thomas Stewart, deupty governor o.
Allipore, near Calcutta, India, is in Or
ange, today, as a guest of his brother
James r. Stewart. of 301 Park avenue
that city, whom he had not seen in
thirty years. With him is his son,
Charles, a recent student at Oxford
University, England.
The visitors arrived Friday last and
have been located at Mr.. Stewards
summer home, "Fairport," in Ocean
Grove. Sunday the deputy governor
and his brother, James, were given a
letter by Governor Fort to inspect the
State prison at Trenton. Today Mr.
Stewart and his brother and nephew
paid a visit to the Edison works in
West Orange, after which an auto
mobile ride was enjoyed.
Tomorrow the visitors will be guests
of Mrs. William Gray in Lincoln ave-
nue., Orange. Mrs. Gray Is a sister to
the deputy governor.
Deputy Governor Stewart and his
brother are natives of A~rbroath, Scot
land.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-01
'LABORERS BURIED
BY DITCH CAVE-|N
AND ONE MAY DIE
ROtsie CrOcut in Serious COndi-
ton in Orange Memorial
Hospital.
EARTH GAVE WAY AND
NEARLY MADE A GRAVE
Men Were Digging in Street to
New House When
Hurt.

A laborer who is said to be Rotsie
Crocut, of Morris avenue, this city,
suffered concussion of the brain when
a ditch caved in on him and another
laborer in Oakwocd avenue. Orange, at
1890 a. IN. today. 1t was said 1T the
Memorial Hospital, Orange, where ne
was taken in the Record ambulance,
that he had not recovered consciousness
up to moor and that the chances of saw
ing his life are few.
The second laborer, whose name could
not be obtained, was not badly hurt,
and hurried away as soon as he was
released.
The two men were digging in IL six
foot ditch leading from the street TO a
new house being constructed for Charles
Manner by James O'Connor, a con-
tractor, of Central place, Orange.
The dirt slid back in the ditch before
the men could escape, and Crocut was
completely buried, except for a breath
ing space. His head was wedged by
rocks in such a as to cause 9
severe pressure. The h workner
quickly released the two Italians, ano
Crocut was rushed to the hospital.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-01
ERIE SOFT GOAL
NUISANCE ST|RS
UP EAST ORANGE
City Counsel Writes Strong Lett
ter to the Railroad
Company.
SCOT AND DIRT MAKE
THE RESIDENTS ANGRY
Many Threaten to Move Un=
less Trouble Is
Abated.

City Counsel Jerome D.. Gedney, OF
East Orange. has written a strong let
ter TO officials of the Erie Railroad de-
manding relief for residents of the First
Ward from the SCOT that is deposited
on clothes and houses as a result OF
the use of soft coal by Erie engines.
Complaints are becoming more fire.
quent each day from citizens along the
route of the road and man tenants
have declared they will remove from
the neighborhood unless relief is quick
ly promised.
In the communication Mr.. Gedney
called attention to the fact that the
health and property of people was con-
cerned as a result of the depositing OF
SCOT on homes and that unless the
nuisance is abated means will be taken
to compel a change. No answer has as
yet been received from the officials.
Mr.. Gedney is of the opinion that the
City Council could pass an ordinance
calling on railroads to adopt means fol
preventing SCOT to be deposited or
houses and believes this will compe
the company to adopt means for plac'
ing some sort of a protective orange
ment IN the engines, though it may moi
stop the Erie from using soft coal.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-01
PUT
UP FULL TICKET
IN IRvNG1ON
Westfal M. Gardner Heads the
List for the Mayor
atty.

At the biggest caucus held by the
%Irvington Democrats in years or since
the Democrats were a power there
Westfal NJ. Gardner was slated to head
the local ticket as Mayor last night.
Alfred T.. %Sorgenfree was the choice for
assemblyman and William r. Adams
for tax collector.
John Feindt will head the party in
the First Ward in the councilmanie
contest, Thomas Flynn in the Second
and Frederick Dehnert in the Third.
For school commissioners Thomas
Wilson is the choice from the First
Henry Bernhardt from the Second and
Henry Delhi from the Third.
The delegates to h State convention
will be Alfred T. Sorgenfree, John Ell
we'll and Westfal M. Gardner. Thoma'
Wilson will represent the First Ware
at the county convention, Thoma
FLYNN, the Second n Theodor'
Schweit5er the Third.
The Democrats figure on ~dissensioi
among the Republicans to carry thu
m%ayoralty contest to a ~successfu
termination. While Councilman Dehn'
ert proved himself a winner two years
ago for councilman from the Third.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-01
COMES
OUT BOLDLY FOR
SUNDAY BASEBALL
Creates Enthusiasm at Demo-
cratic ass-Meeting in
Harrison.

Eugene Kinkead, president Of the
Jersey City Board of Aldermen, created
much applause at an open-air Demo
cratic mass-meeting at Fourth and
Warren streets, Harrison, last night.
when he came out fiat for Sunday base
ball.
II fought for Sunday baseball in Jer-
sey City, and, If elected to Congress, l
will never attempt to change that privi-
lege given young men by their Creator
to go out and play manly sports IN
Sunday" said he. He is the prospective
candidate for Congressman in the Ninth
congressional district.
Others who spoke were: Thomas
Cavanagh, president of the club; Super
visor John Dwyer. Assemblyman Jo-
seph Tumulty, Assemblyman Edward
Kenny and Christopher Millett.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-01
DEMOCRATS IN
S. 0. TOWNSHIP
GET ON THE JOB
Ticket Decided on at Well=At-
tended Caucus at George
CrOsS's Home.

The South Orange Township Demo-
Gratis for the first time in several years
will put 4 complete local ticket in the
field at the fall election. At the caucus
held at Ike home of George Cross, III
Prospect street, hat place. last night
the biggest gathering of Democrats that
has collected at a caucus of this party
for some time was present. With Mr..
Cross in the chair and Arthur j. Boyle
as secretary those present placed the
following names in nomination:
For freeholder, John Barrett; for
member of the Township Committee
for three years, T. j. Euslin; for town.
ship clerk, Arthur j. Boyle; for over
seer of the poor, William Deffur; for
justice of the peace, Charles II.
Stewart; for surveyors of highways.
Dewitt C. Smith and Anton Beisler;
for poundmaster, John j. Lyons.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-01
MAN WITH MORE
LIVES THAN CAT
INJURED AGAIN

Isaac Day, ga years old. of 100 Bay
every bone in his body broken in vari-
Il accidents, and has been ship
wrecked twice. had another narrow es-
cape from being killed yesterday, when
he was hurt at the plant of the II. Is
Virgins Sons Company, in Watses-
sing.
Day, who is called Dixie by his
friends. was pm a scaffold close to the
shafting, when he was caught by the
latter. whirled about a couple Of times
and then hurled to the floor. At the
Mountainside Hospital, Montclair,
where he was taken. it was said last
night that he would ecover. His
shoulder was sprained and he was cut
on the head.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-01
DEATH OF
RETIRED FOUNDER
Of HATING FIRM
Edward Austin, 70 Years Old, Of
West Orange, Succa,..bs
Unexpectedly.

Death came suddenly to Edward Aus
tin, 70 years old, a prominent West
Orange hat manufacturer, yesterday
afternoon, at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Walter Leek, 81 Hillside avenue.
that town. He died of neuralgia of the
heart. His funeral will be held at the
Leek residence tomorrow afternoon at
2:30 o'clock.
Mr.. Austin was founder of the firm of
Austin, Drew & Co., hat manufacturers.
He was born in Kilkenny, Ireland, in
1928, and came to this country in 1872,
and went in business with j. II. Prem
tice, of Brooklyn, where he learned the
hat trade. In the early sixties, MIR.
Austin went In partnership with Fred
erick Berg, and for three years con-
tinued with him, doing business in
West Orange. The firm was then dis
solved by mutual consent. Mr.. BERG
forming the company which now bears
his name and is operated by his sons
and Mr.. Austin took in a DIR. Lasner.
About 1875 the present firm was in
corporated; about ten years later his
Oldest son, William E., was admitted
to partnership, and it is he who has
carried on the business since his IA
theirs retirement.
Mr.. Austin is survived by five sons
and one daughter, William E., Robert
L., Irving, Herbert, Harry, and Mrs.
Walter Leek, all residents of the Or
anges.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-01
ANGRY VAMPS
MAY STRIKE IN
SOUTH ORANGE
Village Volunteers Threaten to
Quit if Trustees Bar Annual
Election of Chief.
HELMLINGER CASE STIRS
THINGS WORSE THAN EVER
Fire-Fighters Circulating Petit
ton in Hope of Accomplish
ing Their Demand.

As an outcome Of the jealousy and
enmity In the South Orange village fire
department. which led to Tillerman
Frederick A. Helmlinger. of the Hook
and Ladder Company. being held in
$500 bail for the grand jury by Justice
J. Martin Roll, in the South Orange
Police Court yesterday on charge OF
assault and battery. made by Driver
Charles Searles, of the same company,
there is alk dmorg the volunteers to-
day of going on strike. together with
Helmlinger ard the other two paid
men, Driver William Kane, of the hose
wagon, and Fireman William Colgan.
The talk was to the effect that If the
village Board of Trustees failed to give
them the privilege of electing u chief
annually, for which a petition has been
gotten up. bearing the signatures OF
nineteen members, or a majority of the
department. they should not attend
fires.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-01
WEST HUDSON PERSONALS

Miss Muriel Allen of Highland ave-
nue, Kearny, is 'summering at Atlantic
City.
Alexander Reid, of Woodland avenue,
Kearny, has returned from a stay at
Atlantic City.
Miss Carrie Gamble, of Sixth street,
Harrison, returned today from q stay
with friends at Schenectady, n, Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Hill, of 127
Kearny avenue, Kearny. have returned
from a stay at Ocean Grove.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Coggin, of
Kearny avenue, Kearny. returned today
from a months s~ojourn at Atlantic
Highlands.
Ex-Fire Chief James Burns, OF
Kearny, returned today from a fort
nights stay at the Highlands of Nave
sink.
Councilman and Mrs. David Reid. Of
so Woodland avenue, kearny, will leave
Saturday for a stay at Atlantic City.
The Rev. James Dunphy, curate at
st. Ceeelia's Roman Catholic Church,
Kearny, returned today from a stay
with friends in New England.
Miss Emma Sykes. OF Kearny avenue.
Kearny. returned today frem a stay in
Staten Island,
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-01
NEWARK EAGLES
WILL HELP MAKE
NEST IN kEARNY
To Install New Aerie There los
night with Special
Ceremonies.

Newark Aerie No. Al. Fraternal Order
of Eagles, will tonight journey to
Kearny for the purpose of installing a
new aerie. 1t will be the second lodge
instituted by Newark Aerie in the
eight years of it's existence, and prepa-
rations have been made to make the
initiation of Kearny men into the whirl
of Eagledom a merry one.
At 7 O'Clock tonight Newark Eagles
will assemble al their rooms, Wash
ington and Market streets, and give a
short parade about the city. Many
prominent Eagles are expected to wit
ness the Installation ceremonies at
Kearny as the Newark degree team
has attained q high degree of pro-
ficiency in plotting anxious ones owe
the aoroplane route. Judge James Nc
Carthy. Of Jersey City, and former
Worthy Grand Trustee Thomas c.
Hayes, of this city, will be among those
present.
The Newark Aerie now has a mem
bership close to the one thousand mark,
and is taking rank as n of the lead
ing aeries Of the country.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-09-01
HARRISON TEACHER MAY
DISREGARD M
Miss McDonald's Appearance
Before School Board Doubtful.

Miss Lucy A. Mcdonald, the Harri'
son public school teacher who was sus'
pended because of a dispute over the
school salary schedule, has been re-
ouested to appear before the Board OF
Education at Harrison tonight, but II
is doubtful if she will answer the sum-
non Drc
As told before in THE EVENING
STAR. Miss Mcdonald some time age
asked an increase of salary, which was
refused her, She then refused TO sisn
her contract until the salary scheuul.
was shown her. The board mas ho'
m,,an her the schedule, although she
finally signed her contract
Now the board wants to know why
sbe wrote certain letters that appeared
in the newspapers and which they
claim tend to put a blemish on theii
characters.