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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-20
YARD FIRE FATAL
FOR YOUNG HOUSEWIFE.

Mrs Elizabeth Crossen, 20 years old.
of 15S Ogden street. who was seriously
burned last Thursday, died last night
in St Barnabas's Hospital, She was
burning brush in her yard when her
clothes became ignited.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-20
DOOMED BY RABIES
RICH MAN CALMLY
AWAITS HIS END
Physicians Give Opiates TO AS.
suage Sufferings of Brook.
lyn Manufacturer.
HEARS DEATH SENTENCE
FROM DOCTORS FEARLESSLY
Animal Had Only Licked Hand
That Had Dressed Its
Wounds.

NEW YORK, May 20.-To ease the
last hours of the victim of rabies, Will
lam II. Marsh, wealthy inventor and
manufacturer of Brooklyn, who was
told yesterday at the Pasteur Institute
that he had hydrophobia and would
live few days only. the physicians
| about his bedside put him under the
influence of opiates early today, and
he will be kept in that condition until
his death.
Mr.. Marsh was perfectly conscious,
and apparently did not suffer, except
when seized with convulsions. The
paroxysnls became more frequent last
night, each growing more violent than
the preceding one. The physicians
| feared that he would begin to rave and
determined to relieve any suffering that
might ensue.
Between the paroxysms Mr.. Marsh
| bade farewell TO his family, which had
gathered at his home in Brooklyn, and
arranged his business affairs.
! The oldest circumstance that sur
rounds the case is the fact that so far
as he knows Mr.. Marsh was never bit
ten by dog. That he contracted
rabies from a 4-year-old brindle bull
terrier is regarded, however. by the
doctors at the Pasteur Institute as cer-
tain.
Owned Dog for Years.
! Mr. Marsh, who is about 81 years old,
is among the best known residents OF
| the Flatbush section. He is a manu-
facturcr of water meters, and his fac
| tory and office are at 245 Robinson
street 1t was there that the bull ter
rier was kept. The dog had been
owned by Mr.. Marsh for several years.
and was esteemed as q pet and a
watchdog.
About six weeks ago the dog came
into the Office from the street one day
with a wound on his side. Nobody
knew how he got it. Mr. Marsh dressed
the wound himself, and thought no
more about it. Soon after that the
animal began to act oddly, and was
tied up. A veterinary surgeon was at
once called in, and said that the dog
had rabies and that he ought to be
killed. A policeman was called in and
the dog was shot.
Even then Mr.. Marsh had no appre-
henson. and it was not until last Sat
urday that he became suspicious on
that day he noticed that he had dit
ficulty in swallowing and that the
under bad control.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-20
VETERANS HERE GOING
TO NEW YORK MEMORIAL

Members OF Camp D. d. Mitchell NJ.
49, United Spanish War Veterans. viii
meet at 210 Market street Sunday after
noon at o'clock and go to New York,
where they Will take part in the memo
rial services in St Patrick's Cathedral
by Manhattan Borough Council. u. $.
w V, in honor of deceased members
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-20
SAIL FOR HOLLAND.

Mr. and Mrs. Jacob L. Stumpf. Miss
Elizabeth and Arthur Stumpf of 3af
Cleveland avenue, Harrison. sailed to-
dayon trip TO Holland and Germany
TO remain several weeks.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-20
EDISON WORKS
TAKES ON MORE
MEN FOR FALL

More men are being gradually put
to work in the Edison Works, in West
Orange, in anticipation of fall orders.
1t is probable also that the men will
put in fun day.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-20

NcwarlS's DeImOnico, Koch's Hotel,
ssf Broad street. Original Hungarian Orches-
ira Third weeks engagement. Finest restau-
rant German cooking. ADV.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-20

Popular Dollar Excursion to Lake
Hopatcong via New Jersey Central sunday
May 81. Children. 80 cents Special train leaves
Broad street Newark. at e'o5 a. m.--Ady.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-20

Decoration Day Excursion to Lake
Hopatcone via New Jersey Central 81 25; chill
dren. S. cents. Special train leaves Broad
street. Newark. at 90S a. m.-Adv.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-20

THE SPORTING EXTRA

of THE EVENING STAR is giving Northern New
Jersey the results track and diamond quicker than any
other agency. is the street with all the while
it is red-hot ncwslike waffle just from the griddle.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-20

Chunk and Glen OnolSo via New Jersey Central
$50; children rs cents Special train leaves
Broad street. Newark. at s;s5 a.. n.--AdY.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-20
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: THE MENTAL CUP ~ ~

that cheers Optimism. It's old humanity and is
the force that has carried the the dark places
in history. Cheer up! Get some Optimism into your
lc Join the Optmists' Club and advance prosperity.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-20
4 Was Warned There Might Be Tragedy at
the Wedding Of His Father and Myself
School Teacher Says.
STERRY, PARENTS SLAYER AND SUICIDE, DRUG
FIEND, SHE SAYS In HER FIRST STATEMENT
Declares Insane Hatred and Thought Of Sharing
MilliOnaire'S Estate With HepmOther
We're Motives for Double Crime.

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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-20

OF THE EVENING STAR is
PRACTICALLY A DAILY NEWS
PAPER FOR THE -FOUR
ORANGES. GET IT. BEGIN TODAY
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New-York tribune., 1908-06-14

Later they met on the great piazza where tea was
served ami Langhara was presented to the others
OF the house party.
a the tea table sat girl, tall, dark with great,
I wide open. clear seeing eyes. Her manner was
cta-rnlngly simple. Langha1n was attracted at
once He sat down by her. feeling resttulness IN
her atmosphere after the badinage OF the Others.
Presently Mrs. Harding said, Marion, take Nj
Langharn down and show him the old garden.
They strolled away under some great trees TO
where stone wall ali covered with climbing vines.
shut IN an old fashioned garden. The gravel walks
were edged with little prm rows OF box, and WITHIN
these limits blossoned masses Of pOppes and marl-
Colds OF larkspur and nlgnonette. SuntioWers ana
tiger lilies nodded 10 each other Across one walk
and beside another stately procession OF tan
WbvI this looks Ike home" said the English
You are fond OF your home:" said the girl
Why OF course. answered Langha1n and then
being fond OF his home. Miss Holhrook, have YOU
ever been in England:"
Yes E" was the answer Mrs. Harding once took
me over with her-yon know am her companion. amor,
loved English country life Then hastily, That
&c what | saw Of lt-Of course a companion does
nor see the social side but Mrs. Harding very
kind. and l was taken with her to many pleasant
affairs and met some charming people
Then thev stroled through the Old garden ana
cba1ted Of many things, and under the inspiration
f -l,e cordial interest Of the American girl the shy
F-7o1isfrrla1 found himself talking freely and well
Presently G0-Ing loIned them. saying IN rather d
crisp tone while with the eve tarthest from Lang
ham he sent Marion wicked wink MISS floI-
brook. my sister would Ike you to come TO heT
Marion flushed trile, and bowing slightly left
them. Ill 80.
Inc white gown with much Of interest.
C;o-ing watched him. with amusement fairly
brbbllrg in his face: then he said, Come on, Old
man i S time to dress for dinner
A. Ne sr-oIled 10 the house Langham SAID,
Rather rough old chap. girl Ike that have to earn
own living. eh: H. ,,l.
;e an tsv ore.-rnv sister treats her like one OF the
New-York tribune., 1908-06-14

family In fact YOU viii meet her at dinner"
Langham WINGED at Goring tone, but SAID nothing
Later. in the group gathered on the piazza wait
ing the dinner summons, Langham found Marion
in her simple toilet more enhancing than before,
and he Immediately attached himself to her. He
noted that the women of the party, while they
treated her with poiteness evidently regarded her
as unimportant Mrs. Harding sent them in to
dinner together
During dinner Mrs. Harding talking Of people
She knew in England, said suddenly to Langham,
Oh Mr.. Langham do you know Jacks friend the
Earl OF Netherwood:"
Ianghan started wrinkled his nose, and dropped
his eyeglasses with funny little trick he had and
said, "Ah-um! I-yes-that IS, I've met him,
he finished with sort OF gasp.
Mrs. Harding called across to her brother; lack
dear. didn't YOU tell me you expected Lord Neither
wood TO visit YOU sometime this summer
Goring for a moment appeared to be choking;
but recovered and said, Yes Kate, think ne Il
be here later.
Delightful man. isn't he?" asked Mrs Harding,
Best in the world, that is, considering he's an
Earl" cordially responded aGk Ask Langham
about him" he continued. 4 say, Langha1n, you
know Lord NetherWoOd!'
Oh. very slightly" said Langham, looking aP-
iac had another attack of choking; then he said
Oh [ don't believe you do know him very well
ATE the next day Mrs Harding led her brother to
l. a secluded corner of the grounds Now. Jack,
she said severely what does this mean Twenty
four hours here and not out OF her sight except
sleepl Your Englishman seems nGe harmless
Suitabe! gasped Jack. Nice harmless little
chap Oh, my prophetic soul, Kate darling, you
be the death Of me-" with which Gorlng sat down
on the grass and rocked himself to and 1ro shaking
lack. You goose what is it," demanded his
sister Tell at once, or / shall be furious with
"Oh, oh. OH groaned Jack; then between CUR
giles and chuchles he said, You asked him about
lord Netherwoodl Why, Kate dear, he IS Neither
wood, Hes the same kind Of lunatic that Marion
IS Suitabe2 Good Moses! | should say sol
Mrs Harding looked dazed for moment, then
she shrieked, Oh, Jack, you dear delightful oId
New-York tribune., 1908-06-14
Drawings by VIII Crete

Tor mel. aad few women Of the
usual set.
Goring, after reading this,
sat Tor sometime considering,
and then remarked to himself,
1t VIII be the blind leading
the bllnd.-a game at which
somebody Is sure TO be badly
beaten.
The next day Goring and
Langham appeared at Do
Nothing Lodge, the delightful
rambling old country house
where Mrs. Harding held court
during the early part Of the
summer before she fitted 70
Newport
New-York tribune., 1908-06-14

langham was re
Ceived with refresh
1ng cordIality by
Goring 5 sister, and
presented To such
OF the guests as
happened 10 be
about.
You are to do
Just as YOU please.
AIr. Langham. said
she. We ali do.
II YOU wish 10 ride
or drive. there are
horses and traps,
lack viii tell YOU
about the boating
and fishing. II YOU
yearn for co1npan-
ionship, some OF US
are usually about
and IN fairly con
vcrsationaI mood.
II YOU are on the
piazza at I'VE
O'Clock. l shall give
YOU q cup Of tea
and present You TO
my companion, who
Is a very pretty
girl
Later they met O1
New-York tribune., 1908-06-14

Later they met on the great piazza where tea was
served ami Langhan was presented to the others
OF the house party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-09
IN THE WILD EAST.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
 Huntingdon Is town in Pennsylya- n1a not very far from the capital of that frontier state. From a recent dis patch It appears that it's suburbs are Inhabited by bears, wild cats and cat amounts, that these animals attack the farmers on the borders of the wilder ness and the venturesome travellers on the trails that are called public roads.
 veteran of the civil war who has a claim about five miles from the town IS the latest victim. He had been tracked by a catamount for a mile. when the animal leaped upon him from an overhanglng rock and bore him to the ground. Then a terrific struggle ensued, which might have ended fatal ly for the veteran had it not been for his faithful foxhound. Dog and man fought the wild beast fiercely, and though the dog was killed the man escaped with his life after receiving painful wounds. The catamount, which dragged itself from the scene, was found dead later at a distance of some 200 yards. It measured feet inches in length.
 This thrilling story from the wild east will make the present genera tion of Chicagoans rejoice that all the perils of the pioneers are behind them. Even 40 miles out along the raging Fox river we are safe from bears and catamounts. It is a fact, also, that we are not much troubled by the Indian population. though the wild east is still incredulous when the truth is stated. Probably this is because 1t has Indians as well as bears and cata- mounts. We know a Chicagoan who saw his first Indian near Syracuse, N. Y., where the Onondagas dwell Yet his eastern acquaintances thought that he must have Pottawatomies for his play fellows.
 It Is thus that the people of pioneer communities interpret all the world with childlike simplicity by what they see around them. But Pennsylvania will get rid of its bears and cata- mounts in time. It will be settled up some day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-09
Returning Prosperity

One of the best signs of returning prosperity is the return of confidence on the part of the public and especially on the part of business men. No one expects the high degree of prosperity this year that we had year ago. The panic in October was staggering the time. But financial conditions and the general business conditions of the country were sound and recovery was not slow. Such panic seven or eight years ago would have been followed by long period of depression. That was the rule in former days. But the country is richer and stronger in every way now.
 The fact that the aftermath of the panic of 1907 was so little felt in com- parison with the result of previous panics has had in itself a stimulating effect on all classes. And the further fact that the commercial world is disposed to feel buoyant over the pros- poets for 1908 Is having direct benefit on general trade today.
 Everybody except the natural born pessimist is confident that business will continue to improve; that the ap- preaching summer will find conditions better than they are at present and that next year will be one of genuine prosperity.
 Sentiment plays large part in com- mercial life. If the majority Of peo- pie were croakers a quick return to prosperity would be next to impossi- ble. But fortunately, the thinking pub lie takes a sane and cheerful view, and thus helps on the coming of a record-breaking era.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-09
BACK TO THE BOARDS.
Actor Couldn't Stay Away From the
 Footliahts.

From the Cincinnati Times-Star.
 Talk about the call of the wildl The call of the stage beats 1t every time There's Henry Ludlum. actor, for ex- ample. Years ago Ludum was an actor. good one they say. Then he came into money, and for years has been liv- ing the life of a gentleman of fortune; yachting in the summer. motoring for a change, spending the winter on the Riviera. Me go on the stage again?" he'd ask his friends, astonishment lifting his eyebrows to the timberline. Never again. One night stands, smelly dressing rooms, get-up-in-the-morning- -and-get-a- cold-breakfast, trunks lost, agent drunk. trouble, trouble trouble. Not for mine"
 So when Richard Mansfield died, just to prove that he was in earnest about not returning to the stage, he bought the "Shylock" and Hamlet" productions en- tire. Now he plans to carry true cul- ture into every hamlet He's been one nighting it around the country and get ting good notices for he is good actor To add conviction to comprehension of his steel-like will never to return to the stage he is coming into New York for a brief stay. New York doesn't care for Shakes peare, any more. His stay of few weeks here will probably cost him s10,OOO And they are his own dollars He will net possibly few good notices for use on tour More likely he will be humorously hammered by the critics, who are a peeyish and peryerse generation. And he IS gaining flesh, feels happier, looks bet ter, and is more content than he has been for years. He looks forward to the very discomforts of the one-nieht stands with rapture. His one grief has to do With those years spent in the minimizing enjoyment of wealth, when he might have been a-touring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-09
INDIAN .MAGICIANs.
From Harper's Weekly.

From Harper's Weekly.
 The American falxir is probably un-s aware that he can trace his ancestry to more ancient source than any royal family of Europe or the Orient. Though the dic- tionaries derive our word "fakir'' from the Anglo-Saxon, and regard our fakir- dom as entirely independent of the an- cient Asian institution, Dr. Richard Schmidt considers the European and American faSir merely a degenerate product of the Indian fakir.
 In a volume entitled, "Fakirs and Fakir- dom in Ancient and Modern India.' pr. Schmidt. an eminent German authority on East Indian subjecta makes an ex- haustive scientific study of the marvellous feats of the various religious orders and ascetics and mendicants in that country For the fahir has for many centuries played a prominent role in the Indian re- ligion. pr. Schmidt has carefully collect ed his data from the most reliable native and European sources His book is based chiefly upon the researches of Prof. Ernst Kuhn of Munich, and Prof. Richard Garbe of Tubingen By adding to these his own investigations, he has succeeded in giving trustworthy &C., count of the wonderful practices of these 'holy men" of the Indian religion, or "yogls, as they are called.
 A former French chief justice in Chan dernagore, Jacolliot, gives an account of several curious performances that were displayed for his benefit by yogi named Govinda-Swami on the terrace of his own house. Being by no means credulous, Ja- colliot took every precaution to prevent deception. Fine sand was strewn on the ground in order to make as even a sur face as possible Jacoliot was asked to seat himself at a table upon which were a pencil and paper. The fakir carefully laid piece of wood upon the sand and announced that whatever figures Jacollior might draw on the paper the piece of wood would trafiscribe precisely upon the sand. The yogi stretched out his hand and the wooden piece immediately copied upon the sand the most complicated and twisted figures that Jacolliot drew. When the Frenchman stopped writing the piece of wood also came to "a standstill. The fakir stood at distance, against wall, while Jacoliot held the paper and pencil in~such a way that the Indian could not possibly see what he was inscribing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-09
Chancellor Day a Defamer

Chancellor Day has been impeached, so to sneak. in the Northern Methodist church for defaming the character of President Roosevelt, and his trial will take place in due course of procedure in that church The charges were pre- ferred by the Rev. George A. Cook, a clergyman of Vermont and they will be tried in the April conference of the Syracuse district. The chancellor's school is located in Syracuse, and from it he issues from time to time thunderbolts that convulse the nation MT. Cook feels aggrieved. He says that although Syracuse university is under obligations to the Standard Oil company by reason of large money gifts, yet the chancellor was not justi- fled as a minister of the Methodist church In slandering the President He says Day has in that way violated the rules of their common church, and he desires to have him duly disciplined if not unfrocked.
 But Days fulminations hurt no one. They are considered good jokes. He and Brother Archbold issue them when they have nothing else on hand and Day, it is plain, is his own press agent. If the Rev. MT. Cook had presented Day as common scold he would have hit the bulls eye much better than he will under the charge of defamation of character. If it is not too late he should amend his pleadings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-09
Outlook for Gould Lines

The Western Maryland, which has been placed in the hands Of receiver, is not at present the outlet of the Wabash and Gould railroads. At pres ent it is a coal-carrying railroad 541 miles long. It extends from Baltimore to Cumberland, Md, and thence in a southeas terly direction to Durbin and other points in West Virginia. It owns immense coal properties. In or der to make it the tidewater outlet of the Gould system a gap of 150 miles will have to be built
 The Gould system could, by filling the gap between Memphis and Bir- mingham and by securing the Sea board, procure both Atlantic and Gulf outlets excellently adapted to traffic when the Panama canal is completed. Doubtless the Wabash will be extended in the course of time to Baltimore, but the great Gould system in the south west will still need the outlets that the Seaboard possesses. The Balti. more extension and the Seaboard alli- ance would render the Gould system well-nigh invulnerable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-09

cotton will thrive where oranges do.
 Southern Florida grows but little cot ton and Cuba none at all, and Califof- nia may not be able to do what other sections have not been able to do. High-priced labor will be one obstacle and the hea: of the climate may be another. Cotton needs e great deal of sunshine but it does not banker after it in tropical doses.
 But Los Angeles is sanguine. It is building a cotton mill, and 1t expects southern California to furnish the raw cotton. The experiment is an interest ing one, and thus far no evidence has come to hand that goes to show that on irrigated lands of southern Califor- mia cotton can be economically grown. The Los Angeles mill builders seem to be confident, and perhaps their dreams will come true, but southern California has it's limitations, and one of them may relate to cotton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-09
TAFT, MAN OF RESOURCE

cry. MT. Taft could hot getto Prov idence, but granted luck and success in his iniquitous design aganst tho New York, New Haven and Hartford. he could have the con ductor of the train communicated with at Provi dence.
 MT. Taft called up the Boston office of the railroad on the long distance phone, but was discouraged from the first
 Would that train sto p here>-for a large party?" asked MT. Taft finally over the telephone.
 Why yes" said the agent. That's quite a different natter"
 Then tell ,em to stop" said MT. Taft. There's a large party waiting here to get aboard"
 The word went through from Bos- ton to Providence and the conductor at that point was notified to stop at Westerly.
 When the Merchants Limited came da shing around the curve and into Westerly the entire village was there to see. With clamor and clang of bell and much whistling the imperious Merchants Limited for the first time in it's history set brakes and squawked and squealed to a slow down and then dead stop Tn front of the station.
 MT Taft, laden with bags, tumbled aboard. The conductor. casting irrev- ereht, even disdainful glanees at the town of Westerly, waited impatiently for his anticipated mob of passengers.
 Not soul in the crowd watching Secretary Taft's departure moved a peg.
 1T say" said the conductor indig- nantly to MT. Taft, where's that large party?"
 1T am it." said MT. Taft suavely.
 And there was double meaning in his words.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-09
Police Departments.

''The basis for the numerical strength of police departments in American cities varies from one policeman to each thous- and of population to two for each thous- and" said travelled man. Nearly all the larger cities have the maximum num- Der. Only the quietest and most sober sided cities adopt the minimum basis
 Birmingham has never had a large police force, as police forces go, because the revenues of the city have not jus titled it, but in 1910 when Birmingham s population will be something like 1250Oo we must have fully 150 policemen. At lanta, for well behaved community. has relatively larger police force than any other southern city. It has about the maximum, or about two for each thousand of population Richmond has the the minimum"