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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-07-22

An Irishman wanted to take a
homestead. and not knowing just
how to go about ir, sought informa-
tion from a friend. Mike" he
said, "ye have taken homestead an
thought maybe ye could tell me tn
law concerning how to go about it,. -
well. Dennis. don't remember tn
exact wordin' uf tn law, but can
give We tn exact manin' NV it. The
manin' Nv it is this: The govern.
ment is wlllin' t. bet ye 100 acres nv
land agin $l4 that We can't live on it
five years without starvin' t. death. +"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-07-22

THE United States Post Office
Department requires all sub.
scriptions to weekly newspapers
to be paid. Look up the Yellow
Address tag on this paper and see
how you stand.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-07-22

A BONA Eide Circulation. larger
- than any English paper in
winneshiek county ever had.
makes this the best for Adver.
tisers. We grow every week.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
MASON WON'T SAY
WHO GOT GRAFT
FOR PROTECTION
Under sheriff Had Accused PO-
lice in Speech to West Or
ange Church Club.
"WE DO THINGS AT PROPER
TIME" Is ALL HE'LL SAY
Had Declared Vice-house Keeper
Had Named Officers Who
Got Money.

We do things at the proper time.
was Under Sheriff Charles NJ. Mason's
somewhat oracular answer to the ques-
ton why he did not have the people
indicted against whom he had made
insinuations in a speech last night be.
fore the Mems Club of the West Orange
Presbyterian Church.
Mr.. Mason had referred to the recent
trial of Detective Sergeant Thomas ],
CORDIALLY for alleged nonfeasance in Of
flee at which the jury disagreed.
ION that jury said the under
sheriff in his speech, Twas one man
whose partner had at one time beer
convicted of keeping a d~isorderly house,
and who has since made a statement
telling the different policemen to whom
he had made payments of $50 for pro-
lection"
An EVENING STAI, reporter ased
Mr.. Mason today why, If that was so,
the matter was not brought to tile at
tention of the Grand Jury, and the
answer was hat quoted above.
In answer to repeated requests to
say something more definite, the under
sheriff stuck only TO what he IAsd al
ready said, and refused to add another
word.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
HAND SUSPECTS
BAILED BY LAWYER.

Two of the men rounded up as sus-
poets during the Black Hand scare in
Bedford street, February 26 last. gave
bail before Judge Ten Eyck in the
of Special Sessions late yester-
day afternoon, and were released until
wanted by the court for arraignment.
The released men are known as Giu-
seppe Pedone and FRANCISCO Pedone.
and they live in Is Bedford street. 1t
the house opposite, No. IA, that
the Black Hand band tried to blow up
with dynamite.
The bail was fixed at $500 for each of
the men, and this was furnished by
Simon Hahne. their counsel.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
FIGHT OVER DENNIS WILL
GOES OVER TO MONDAY.
Estate of Negro Undertaken Con-
sisted of More Debts
Than Assets.

Undue influence and lack of testamen-
tary capacity were the grounds of at
tack on the will of Charles B. Dennis,
a negro undertaken, who died last year,
and whose post mortem troubles were
to havs been aired before Advisory
Master Charles F. Kocher in the Or
phans' Court today. Owing to the abb
senca of material witnesses, however,
there vas a -postponement until Mon
day.
When Dennis died he left an estate
that had more debts than assets, and
these he left to Nancy Hamilton, who
is no relative. ignoring his widow, Mary
E, Dennis, who had proceedings for
divorce under way at the time of his
death.
The widow filed a caveat recently
through former State Senator Marsh,
while George A. Douglas is ready to
defend the will
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
WOMEN HAVE
BABES BLESSED At
HARRISON CHURCH
Infants Were Borrowed for the
Occasion by Some Who
Wanted to Attend.
EVERYONE HAD TO CARRY
BABY TO BE ADMITTED
Wailing and Crying of the Little
Mites During Service
Swelled to Chorus.

A unique and interesting sight was
witnessed yesterday afternoon in the
Church of the Holy Cross. Harrison. at
the ceremony of the BLESSING of the
Babes" when 1000 women, each carry
ing an infant in arms, dedicated their
little ones to God.
Tho unusual service was part of the
exercises of the mission being con-
Quoted by the Jesuit Fathers at the
church, and every seat in the large
edifice was occupied.
Over 1000 babies were estimated to ba
in the church, and their waiting and
crying, mixed with the attempts. of the
mothers to hush them, at times swelled
into a mighty sound
II Rev. Father p. J.. Casey, S. j..
the head of tile band of missionaries.
was in charge of the service. and
blessed each child, placing 1t in the
caro- and under the guidance of God.
and, after the services were concluded,
o special ceremony was held for the
dedication of girl babies to the Blessed
Virgin.
No woman was admitted to the
church unless she had a baby in her
charge, the infant serving as a ticket
of admittance. That this rule would be
enforced was announced last week by
the fathers. and in consequence babies
were in great demand yesterday by
women and girls who desired to be
present. Babies were borrowed right
and left, and many an infant found
itself in the arms of strange nurses.
For half an hour preceding the serv-
ice the streets leading to the church
presented an unusual sight. being
thronged with women bearing babes in
arms. in baby carriages and others
toddling on foot, all in their best bib
and tucker.
Baby carriages were stacked about
the entrances to the church and after
the services some time was spent by
the anxious mothers in locating vehi-
cles which had been shifted. How
ever. all was Strengthened out. and
under direction of the Rev. M. r..
o'Connor over 1,5O0 women with babies
were grouped in front of the church,
while an EVENING STAR photogra-
pher took their picture, a pretty sight
being presented as each woman raised
her charge on high as the camera
snapped.
Traffic was completely stopped In
Harrison avenue. trolley inspectors n
policemen being kept busy holding
back trolley cars and trucks.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
FORT SIGNS BILL
FOR EXTRA JUDGE
OF COMMON PLEAS
Measure Gives Power to Appoint
One if He Deems 1t
Necessary.
[speeIal to the Evening start

TRENTON, March 20.-Governor Fort
today signed Assemblyman Henry
Young's bill, No. IL, relating to the
Court of Common Pleas. 1t provides
that in any county of over 400, 900 pop
ulation the Governor, whenever he sees
fit, may appoint, with the advice and
consent of the Senate. an additional
Judge of the Court of Common Pleas.
These judges shall receive the same
salaries and serve for the same terms
as the present judges.
The bill also puts with the present
judges of Common Pleas, where there
are two of them in any county, the
power to hold the Orphans Court. the
Court of Quarter Sessions, the Court of
Special Sessions, n the Court of Ju-
venile Offenders.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
TROLLEY CAR HITS
WAGON, RICH COAL
MAN IS INJURED
Christopher hermann Is Hurled
from Carriage and Breaks
Rib and Leg.

A wagon driven by Christopher Ler-
mann, Go years old, a wealthy coal
dealer. residing in South Orange, with
a place of business in Newark street,
this city, was struck by a north-bound
trolley car of the Broad street line in
Clinton avenue near Spruce street to-
day. Mr.. hermann was thrown out
and injured.
Bye-witnesses say that he was trying
to avoid being struck by a south
bound car when the one going in the
opposite direction hit his wagon. He
taken in an automobile to st. Bar
nabas's Hospital, where it was said
that his left leg and one of his ribs
wer fractured. The carriage was badly
damaged.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
KEARNY BOY
RUN OVER BY WAGON.

Vincent Price, 8 years old, of 4 Maple
street, Kearny, was knocked down and
run over by a light wagon. the ms
of which could not be learned. The ac-
cident occurred at Duke street and
Kearny venue yesterday noon, as the
child was returning from st. Cecilia's
II. c. School. The driver of the wagon
got out of it and helped the boy to his
feet, He wanted TO drive him home,
but the lad said he was able to go I'M
When he got home he fell
to the floor. and told his mother he
felron the street. She put him in bed.
and. seeing he was in agony. sent for
DR.. John w. Reid, of Kearny, who,
after an examination, saw that the in
juries did not amount to much. This
morning the boy was resting easier.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
NON-UNION MEN MAY CAUSE
STRIKE OF WHITE WINGS.
Especial to the Evening star.I

JERSEY CITY, March 20.--John Jen-
nings, business agent of the Internal
tional Brotherhood of Transfers,
called on Mayor Wlttpenn at noon to-
day and gave notice that if the four or
five non-union men that were put to
work in the department of street clean
ing this morning were not discharged
the union men would quit. He gave
the mayor till tomorrow morning to
give his answer
Jennings was one of a committee of
fifteen citizens who called on the mayor
a short time ago., asking him to put
forth every effort to find ~'o"'e for the
unemployed. Mayor Wittpenn says
Jennings then agreed to allow nom
union men to work with the union men
without any protest from the union,
and hat in view of this he will stand
pat" and let the union men strike.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
ARE IN FAVOR OF FEWER
ORANGE COUNCILMEN.

Tho Orange Common Councils legis-
lative committee last night decided to
favor a reduction in the number of
councilmen in the city from three men
in a ward to two. The proposition was
opposed by Chairman Calhoun. but will
be accepted in a modified form. The
committee also favored a salary al
Dually for the councilmen, instead of
the present rate OF 81 per meeting.
These changes will require amendments
to the city charter. but the committee
will favor waiting until the Newark
charter committee makes a final report
before urging action on a now charter
for Orange. The proposition to reduce
the number of councilmen was sub
mitted by Councilman Seymour at a
meeting on Monday.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
IRWIN TAKES FLING
AT FREEMAN'S ELECTION.

County Committeeman Charles O'Con-
nor Irwin, of Kearny. who is a member
of the Hudson County Republican Com
mittee. and also of the Third Ward Re
publican Club. Of kearny. expressed his
Indignation to the members of the lat
Ter club at a meeting last night over the
appointment of James Freeman. of
Arlington, as q member of the town
committee. succeeding Stephen Rogers,
Mr.. Irwin said that he strongly opposed
Freeman's election to the committee,
which took place last Friday night.
Duncar, Campbell. a member of the
club. spoke on Education"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
Hudson News
HEDGES WILL
POSTPONE HIS TRIP.

The Rev. Samuel g.. Hedges, pastor
of st. Stephens r. c. Church. Airing
ton, who had arranged to take a three
months rest, beginning today, has been
compelled to put it off for at least three
weeks. Father Hedges a thrown
from a trolley car in this city some time
ago and was badly bruised and shaken
up. His left shoulder causes him con-
siderable pain and renders him prac-
tically helpless. II is on this account
that he had to postpone his vacation.
The Rev. John A. Dillon. who was
named by Bishop O'Connor TO take
charge of st. Stephens parish while
Father Hedges is away. arrived in Ar
lington today. He win no assume
charge of the parish until Father
Hedges leaves.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
BERLIN NEWSPAPER MEN
HIT BACK AT REICHSTAG.

BERLIN, March 2O.-Press represen-
tatives have ceased entirely to report
the Reichstag meetings of that body
because of the incident yesterday dur
ing the debate on the colonial budget,
when Herr Groeber. the Centre leader,
called the journalists Swine" because
they jeered at a statement used by a
member to the effect that negroes also
had immortal souls. One hundred
newspaper men today decided that no
further reports would be sent out I'M
less an apology was forthcoming.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
MORE WATER Talk.

\ long and tedious discussion of the
ne~ver-erdiug water question occupied
tho time of tho East Newark Borough
Council at an adjourned meeting last
night. The New Jersey Suburban
Water Company, which supplies all the
West Hudson municipalities with
water, desires to connect their new
thirty-incll main with the borough
mains at Sherman avenue and North
Fourth street. the water at present and
for many years being supplied through
an old twenty-two-inch main. No de-
cision was arrived at.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20

signal. If you don't put the money
there and we do not get 1t as you got
the letter in Newark your life will be
in black also. You will be put u of
existence in a little while. But If you
will send the money YOU need not fear
anything. If not your body will be cut
to pieces and pieces. From the Cross
Xxx
This letter was ~postmarked Paterson
March II.
Machinelli took the first letter to
Chief of Police Corb1tt. but he. it is
said. was of the opinion that there was
nothing in it, The second he took to
Adubato.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
WOMEN'S CLUBS TO GIVE
LECTURE AND MUSTCALES.

At a meeting of the presidents of the
women's clubs of Newark yesterday in
the Public Library it was decided that
during the coming winter the united
womeh's clubs of the city will give a
musicale and a lecture.
No definite dates were set for the two
entertainments. although the presidents
agreed that an evening in January, '09.
would be most suitable for the musicale
and one In the following March for the
lecture.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
BANKERS OFFICE B
Thieves Secure Cash, but Make
No Attempt to Open Safe.

Plainclothesman Saslow, of the Third
Precinct, reported yesterday that the
office of Simon Mack, a banker, of 102
Ferry street, had been entered on
Wednesday night and about "a in cash
stolen.
The thief got into the cellar and then
removed a board in the floor. entering
the Office through h aperture made.
No attempt a made to break open
the safe. The drawers were ransacked
in an effort to secure something Of
value.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
OFFENDERS CHANGE MIND
AND NOW PLEAD GUILTY.
Kline Acknowledges Theft, and
Won Million Admits
Assault.

Pleas of several offenders were
heard before Judge Ten Eyck in the
Court of Quarter Sessions today.
Adolph Kline, charged with embeszle-
ment, larceny and receiving $40 from
Annie ~Schapiro, retracted his former
plea of not guilty and said non vult.
He was bailed in $500 for sentence
March 80.
Charles Won Million. who had for
merly pleaded not guilty to a charge of
assault and battery upon Joseph Beck
ert January 20 last, admitted his guilt
and he was also held for sentence.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
HELD ON SERIOUS CHARGE.

Louis Sanford. II years old. of 80
North Fifth street, Harrison, is a pris-
oner in the Harrison police station,
charged with an attempted assault on
the ~5-year-old daughter of Mrs. Sarah
Sanford. of SIS North Fifth street, Har-
rison. Policemen Dolan and Brady ar
rested the youth last night at 1850
o'clock, and he is held for a hearing to-
night.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
BISHOPS LAW GETS LEADER
OF HOBOKEN REPUBLICANS.
IspeeIal to the EvenIng star.l

HOBoKEN, March 20.-Wllliam p.
yerdon, the Republican leader of Ho-
boken, was brought into Recorder Nc
Governs court today on a warrant for
failure to comply with the provisions
of the screen clause of the Bishops
law.
Verdon, whose place of business it at
Fourteenth n Hudson streets, was
paroled in the custody of his counsel
until Wednesday.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
FOURTH WARDERS ORGANIZE.

The Fourth Ward Republican Club,
OF Kearny, last night elected the fol-
lowing otFicers. President, John 7.
Howe, vice-president, Alexander An
derson. secretary. George Warrick;
treasurer, Adolf Amann; sergeant-at-
arms, Edward Mulligan. There will be
anoth r meeting of the club next Thurs
day night
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
TROLLEY CONDUCTOR HURT.

Henry Tonges, q conductor in the EN-
ploy of the Public Service Corporation.
on the Hackensack line, had his left
leg badly lacerated late last night by
coming in contact with the fender of
his car while he was in the act OF
changing a lamp. He was hurried 70
Harrison in the car and during the trip
lost a large quantity of blood. DR.. A.
A. Mulligan, of Harrison. attended him,
after which he was taken home.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
WATCHMAN'S WOUND FATAL.
Isaac Beatty Succumbs to Ac-
cidentaI Shot.

Isaac Beatty. so years old, who acct
IDENTIFY shot himself at the Newark
Watch Case Company's factory at
Ward and Mechanic streets, about .
o'clock Saturday, March q died at the
City Hospital.
At first it was thought he had been
shot by robbers, but it was learned later
that the shooting was due to the watch
man dropping his revolver. The bullet
entered the head near the right ear and
could not be located.
Mr.. Beatty lived at 30 Stirling street.
He leave a wife and several grown
sons and daughters.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
GO SLOW ON SCHOOL BONDS.

Owing to the present financial condi-
lions the Orange Board Of School Esti-
mate last night decided to have the
bond market studied before authoriz-
ing the issuance of a series of bonds
for 1925, 900 for a new Lincoln avenue
school and an addition to the Cleveland
Street building. There~was. a discus
sion over the proposed changes in the
buildings, and the board finally de-
cided to go slow in the matter.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
SOUGHT LONG FOR NOON;
WILL NOW SUPPORT WIFE.

After a two years search, Thomas
Noon, Of So Pennington street, who was
wanted for non1support. was arrested
last night by Court officers 'lerlin
and Rommeihs, of the First Precinct.
This morning Noon was represented
by counsel, but he could give no rea-
sonable excuse for his conduct, and
was ordered to pay his wife So a week.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
SMuGGLERS KILL TWO.

Ell PASo, Tex. March 2O.-Charles
Jones and Charles Logan, mounted GUS
toms guards, were shot to death last
night by smugglers. Their bodies were
found today in the dry bed Of the Rio
Grande River.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
MAccAREES mol n

Kearny Tent. Maccabees of the World.
will hold a reception and bali at Quincy
Hall. Arlington. tonight. Henry Win
oughby, Henry Mather. William Greene.
Albert e. Edel. William Michel and
George Mather comprise the committee
in charge.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
CHURCH MEN
ENJOY A REPAST.

The Young Mems Club of Knox Pres
hyterian Church had it's annual banquet
in the chapel last night. Covers were
laid for fifty. Several minister's adj
dressed the members and their friends
and the affair was said tn be 4 big sue
cess.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
0 TIRES FROM U T
Best's Machine Was RifIed in
Front of His House.

Richard Best. of 1854 Broad street, re-
ported to the police today that some
person stole two rubber tires worth $50
from his automobile, in front of his
home about z o'clock last night.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
IF BABIES MEAN CIGARS.

Howell-Well, Rowell is a happy
father.
Powell-Yes, and he gave me a cigar
in honor of the event, and l tell you, old
man, I'm from this time on a believer
in rae suicide.-Brooklyn Life.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
CONCERT m ARLINGT0N.

The Arlington Concert Club. of Ar
lington. gave a successful concert at
Quincy Hall, Arlington, last light.
The affair was well attended and vas
in charge of C. Lincoln Brown.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
STUCK.

Office Boy-Please. sir, my grand
mothers dead, and I must get off early
to go to the funeral match-I mean the
football ceremony-that is"-IExit in
confusion.l-Punch
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
COUNCILMAN ROSS To BUILD.

Councilman William Ross, of Kearny,
got a permit today from Building In.
spector Young, of Kcarny, to construct
a dwelling in Kearny avenue, south Of
Alton street, at a cost of So, 500.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-20
BISHOP SPELLMEYER is
NEWARK RELATIVES GUEST.

Bishop Henry S%pellmeyer, of Cincin-
natl, o.. and his wife are staying with
their cousins, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles E.
Hill, of lis Mt. Pleasant avenue.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-10-30
ENGLISH TITLES.
Why inferior Heners Are Sometimes
Refused by Commoners,

Although it costs money to be made
peer, no sum can actually buy a
British title, as may be done in some
European countries. Honors Of this
description are in the giving Of the
king, or, rather, his majesty bestows
them on persons at the recommenda-
ton of the prime minister. who really
has the final say in the matter. Titles
are conferred either directly or indi-
rectly - directly when no third per
son recommends a candidate for royal
recognition and indirectly when a
third person brings a candidates name
forward, he having good and valid
grounds for doing so. The former
method, however, is the one which Is
usually adopted. 1t is the duty Of the
prime minister to distinguish a name
celebrated in politics, science, art or
literature and to decide whether the
merits Of any given prominent person
deserve recognition at the hands of
the king
II. in the opinion of the prime min
lister. such a given person deserves ele-
walton to titled rank, before the minis
ter takes any steps in the matter the
favored individual is apprised Of the
prime minister's intentions by a per-
sonal letter, In which is conveyed the
degree or title 1t is proposed to confer
on him, subject to his approval In
four out of FIVE cases the approval Is
given. The fifth person, who may
have been offered a knighthood or
perchance a baronetcy, refuses be.
cause his refusal may increase his
chances Of obtaining at a later day
a higher title still-a peerage. Armed
with the persons approval, the prime
minister now takes the next step-that
Is, obtaining his majesty's sanction
which is rarely refused.
It is seldom that a plain "Mr." bios
SONS straightforward into lord" IN.
less the circumstances are very I'M
usual, such as the reason why a peer
age was conferred on Mr.. Morley OF
honors conferred on successful gen
erals in the field, as In the case OF
Wolseley, Roberts and Kitchener. Al
a general rule a plain "Mr." Ii trans
formed into ''Sir"-that is, knight OF
baronet-and one who is already 9
Sir and has done some signal recog
milton finds his reward in his ultimatf
service to the state emitting him II
royal elevation to the peerage.-Chi
cago News.