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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-10
WALKS BACKWARD INTO
OPEN ELEVATOR SHAFT.
Factory Shipping Clerk Sup
posed Car Was Left Where
lie Stoned II.

John Farrell, 10 years old, of 229 Plane
street, had a narrow escape from being
killed today due to the negligence of
a fellow workman. He is employed in
the factory of Charles r. De Bevoise,
217 High street, as shipping clerk. He
opened the elevator door which faces
the street and brought the elevator to
the level of the sidewalk. Some one
lowered the car without notifying Far
rell. He then walked backward, think
ing he was going on to the elevator.
He fell down the shaft to the base
ment, a distance of twelve feet, with a
heavy box on top of him.. An ambu-
lance was called. He was taken to st.
Michael's Hospital, where 1t was found
he escaped with ain injury to his right
hip.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-10
EXECUTES SELF imp
DEATH SENTENCE ON TIME

PAULSBORO, Aug. 10.-Hugo Ritter,
1446 North Tenth street, Philadelphia,
shot himself al Mount Royal Station.
He had a farewell letter to his wife in
his pocket stating, 1T Is now 8
o'clock; time is up"
Two boys. William Myers and Jacob
Rue, heard a shot and ran to the sta
zion, where they found the man dead
with a pistol wound in his head.
Coroner Black was notified and had
the body removed to Undertaken
Clark's room at Clarksboro. M the
family was notified.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-10
$40 FOR FLIRTING
WITH BLUECOAT'S WIFE.
Branch Brook Park Washers
Gathered in Police Net and
Brought to Court.

James Bellett, of 152 South Orange
avenue, vas fined $40 in the Second
Precinct Police Court today for anoy-
ing Mrs. Helen King. of 2 Waydell
street, and others in Branch Brook
Park following the band concert yes
terday. He was taken in custody by
Park Policeman King, husband of the
complainant, and Park Policeman
Sheridan.
Three of the defendants companions,
Albert Minchiella, of 357 Bergen street;
jeremiah Binnio, Of 15 Summit street,
and Antonio Dalesio, of IS Morton
street, were discharged by Acting
Judge Oehring, after being warned not
to annoy girls In parks.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-10
MISS BIRES BACK AT WORK
MINUS HUSBAND AND SI75.
But She's Very Glad She Didn't
Give Recreant Lover Rest
of Her "ROll."
Especial to the Evening Star.

TRENTON, Aug. 10.-Susie Bires. Of
113 Second street, this city, who waited
in vain for her lover, Joseph Crispo,
to claim her after a courtship of one
week, returned to her duties as a do
nestle today, and is congratulating her.
self for taking the advice of her mis-
tress In not giving her life's savings
to Crispo, which amounted to $470. How
ever, she allowed SITS to be coaxed
from her.
Miss Bires was all ready and the
coach was at the door. but minute after
minute, n hour after hour, glided by,
and the disappointed miss finally be-
came convinced that all Joe" was
after was her money.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-10
MUST SHOW WHY
THEY SHOULD NOT
PAY THEIR TAXES
Courts Order CompeIs- Concerns
Claiming to Be Exempt to
Make Showing.

Chief Justice Gummere, In the SUI
preme Court circuit, today allowed to
City Attorney Francis Child. jr., a
writ of c%ertiorari which compels the
officers of the Newark Warehouse Com
pany, q concern In Mechanic street, to
appear before the city's tax board for
purposes of taxation.
The company, like many others, mad
been served with a notice to appear be-
fore the board and make it's statement,
but refused to do so on the ground
that it had such peculiar relations with
its customers that it was not subject
to the ordinary rules.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-10
GIRL He K|DNAPS
IS NOW HIS BRIDE
AND HIS MANICURE
lmpetuOus Youth jailed on Fas
theirs Charge of Abduction
Weds Jennie Guerrero.
ONE WAY OF SETTLING
A CASE OUT OF COURT
She Is Happy with Former APP
prentice and viii Toll for Him
in His Shop.

W days in police cells did moi
Furnori, 20 years old, of 2IS West Kin
ney street, for pretty Jennie Guerrero
IA years old, daughter of Daniel Guer-
rera, also a barber, of 292 West Kin
ney street. Even. the police couldn't
stop Cupid, and as for the girls father
when he declared that his daughter
would never be the vie of Nick
Despite all the h~ardships and OBJ
stacles, the couple is now celebrating
For to day they became man n wife.
AT their little home, Is Boyd street,
this noon they were as happy as two
larks.
Certainly we are married" declared
"Nick," to THE EVENING STAR
man, land we're happy, too. Aren't
we?" he asked Of his little black-haired
child bride.
"YOu Bet We Are" She Says.
you bet We are, MCKEE, dear" she
responded, as she placed her slender
little arm around her husbands neck.
And we viii always be happy, too,
won't we, pet?" he said, as he chuckled
her under the chin.
The rooms were sparsely furnished;
two chairs, a dresser, a small stove n
a bed completed the furnishings.
Nick sat on one of the chairs, his
bride on the other, and the three wit
nesses to the ceremony, which was per-
formed by the Rev. James Zucarelli,
rector of st. Rocco's Roman Catholic
Church, sat on the edge of he bed
When the reporter arrived.
Domipick was employed by Jennie's
father until three or four weeks ago.
During the two years he spent as ar
apprentice he became acquainted with
the girl, and then he fell in owe with
her. This feeling vas mutual and the
climax came just four weeks ago, when
the young tonsorialist went to Guer-
rear and asked for Jennie's hand n
marriage.
The father refused and forthwith dis
charged the lovelorn youth, declaring
that he would thrash him within al
incl of his life of he ever dared to
call on the girl.
~
Undaunted, Nick Went directly across
the street, rented a store and opened
an opposition barber shop. He con-
tinued OF court Jennie, n on Satur-
day night, after escorting her to the
rooms on Boyd street, went to the
father and ono more demanded his
consent to their marriage. This was
refused, and Guerrero appealed to the
police, alleging abduction. The couple
were arrested at the address given and
spent Saturday and Sunday nights in
police headquarters.
Today they were arraigned before
Acting Judge Vreeland, and the father
r~elented, giving his consent to the mar
riage.
Then the law stepped in. Nick is only
20, and to make the marriage legal his
parents must give their consent. This
could not be obtained, as they are in
Europe.
An effort was made to obtain the
wurt's permission to the ceremony, and
while awaiting this they left the police
court and fastened to st. Rocco's rec
tory.
Nov I'll AVE an up-to-date barber
shop" declared Nick to the STAR man
"Sure you WILL" said Jennie, "for I'll
be your manicure
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-10
FUSCO'S BID ON
OVERLOOK WORK
CONTAINED FLAW
Court Says Award Was Properly
Made to Harrison Com
structiOn Company.

That the Board of Chosen Freehold
ers did right in awarding the contract
for the construction of the water and
swer plant at the Branch Hospital for
the Insane at Overlook to the Har-
rison Construction Company, of this
city, was the opinion of Chief Justice
preme Court Circuit today, in connec-
ton with the certiorari proceedings
brought against the board by James
j. Fusco, the lower, but unsuccessful
bidder.
The bid of the Harrison Construc-
ton Company was $40, 609.o5 and that of
Fusco $4S, 220.2 30. 1t vas ruled that
Fusco did not comply with the specifi-
cations.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-10
KILLS HIMSELF
WITH BULLET IN
MULBERRY STREET
William StOlz, Believed to Be
from Philadelphia, Found
Dead in His Room.

William Stolz, 81 years old, believed to
be from Philadelphia, ended his life to-
day by sending a bullet into the right
side of his head in a furnished room
146 Mulberry street. When Plain
clothesman Troy. of the First Precinct,
broke into the mans room he had a
.32-calibre revolver clutched in his right
hand. The body was removed to Holes
morgue.
According to Thomas Gusner. the
proprietor of the house, Stolz engaged
his room Friday, and the last seen of
him was when he retired at 1870 Sat
urday night.
Gusner became suspicious and called
in Policeman Troy.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-10
JOHN KAISER HELD
ON LARCENY CHARGE,

John Haiser, of 146 Mulberry street,
was held for the Grand Jury In $500
bond today in the First Criminal Court.
charged by his employer, Thomas
Gessner, of the same address. with
the larceny of s22s.
Gessner had some money in a trunk
and claims where he left $500 he only
found 1915. He says Haiser was the
only, n in the room at the time.
Haiser declared that he was not guilty.
When picked up on Market street by
~Sergeants Templeton and Fohs, of the
Detective Bureau, he had no money
with him.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-10
SEEKING ONE WHO FIRED
AT STOUTENBERG WINDOW.

An effort is being made by the police
today to locate the person responsible
for the firing of a revolver bullet
through the window of Henry Stouten-
berg, $50 Springfield avenue
Mrs. Stoutenberg and her mother
were at lunch yesterday when the shot
startled them. They found a hole in
the window pane n the bullet resting
on the frame.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-10
DEALER HELD
FOR SUNDAY SELLING.

John Coogan. 10 years old. of 81 Sus-
sex avenue. was arraigned in the Sec
ond Precinct Police Court today,
charged with violating the excise law
yesterday. He furnished $500 bail to
the action of the grand jury. He
was arrested for serving drinks to three
men, all claiming they lived in Coogan's
house.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-10
VOTING MACHINE HARD HIT
IN ELIZABETH ELECTIONS.

ELIZABETH, Aug. 10.-Ten of the
eleven voting districts here on Satur-
day voted to Dust the voting machine.
The only district in which the machine
received a favorable vote, the second
district of the Eleventh Ward, is a Re-
publican stronghold. The vote stood
40 to IS for the machine. In one district
only five votes were cast for the ma
chine.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-10
FIRE IN PASTORS KITCHEN.

JERSEY CITY, Aug. 10.-A gas
range exploded yesterday In the resi-
dence of the Rev. DR.. French, at 10
Bentley avenue, and set fire to the
kitchen. The flames were quickly sub
dued by the f1remen.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12
NATIONAL LABOR
PARTY is URGED
Central Federated Union in New York
Is Greatly Reused by Recent
Court Rulings.

New York, Feb. 1O.-The three de-
clsions of the United States supreme
court against organized labor have so
embittered the leaders here that steps
were taken by the Central Federated
union to form new national labor
party. Delegates denounced the judges
as "fossilized," and said that nothing
better could be expected from men
who owed their positions to bankers
and corporations.
Samuel Gompers, president of the
American Federation of Labor, will be
asked by the New York unions, repre-
senting over 250,OOO men, to call ma.
tional convention to name presidential
candidates and adopt platform, the
delegates to which shall be chosen by
organized labor throughout the coun.
fry
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12
Local and nsighboIhood News
Demise of will i'm wendt.

Mond y afternoon at 3 p. m. at
ths Ev, ngelical Lutheran church OF
this city occurred the funera! ser
vices, the remains were taken to
Earlville for burial, which occurred
Tuesday. Rev. Graf was in charge
e both services Those present
ON out of town at the funeral were
lie surviving sons. w. G. and John
VI. Wendt of Delaware, and Chas
and Fred Wendt of Ryan; Mrs
w. g. Wendt Of Delaware; Mira
Fred Burdt and Mrs August Bier
Of Dubuque and Fred Wendt and
daughter, Freda, ofDelaware Vim,
Wendt was born May "a, 1912, at
Rossow, Mecklenburg, Sirehtz, Ger
many, the son of John Wendt and
Sophia Kress. He WAS married
Oct. 80, 1868 to Johannah Werner
TO this union FIVE sons were born.
all of whom survive. except August,
who died at the age of 10 years
In 1872 the family moved to America
spending year and 8 months in
Chicago, and then four years at
Dubuque In March, 1873, he rent
ed a farm in Delaware county.
Latter he bought farm a mile and
half east of Earlville. In 1895 he
moved to Ryan, where on Feb
2, 1899, his wife. Sophia passe
away. On Nov. II, 1899, he was
married to Louisa SchefIler. On
March l, 1901. they moved t..
Strawberry Point where they have
since resided. At the time of his
death he was trustee of the local
Lutheran church. Four years ago
he was i'll for some time but recover
bel Death came Friday, Jan. 81, at
..W a. m. st. Point Mail Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12
PRINT sRop TROUBLES
They Result in the Temporary suspen.
sion of the Public Printer,
Charles a. StilIines.

Charles a. StilIinss.
Washington, Feb. G.-"To facilitate
the Investigation now being made of
the government printing Office" is the
substance of the reason given officially
for the temporary" suspension OF
Charles A. Stillings, public printer, an
act of the president, who has appoint
ed William S. Rossitcr to temporarily
I'll! that position.
Washington, Feb. T.-Concurrlng in
tic Recommendation of Acting Public
Printer Rossiter the president has eau.
cellcd the, contract of the government
With the Audit System and ordered its
election from the government printing
Office at the end of six days. The Au,
dit System is the corporate name OF
the cost-ascertaining method which
WAS Installed more than a year ago
by Public Printer Stillings. Under It's
operation the government has paid
about 100000 for the privilege of cal.
clliating the cost of government print
ing aud binding. Representative Ian.
dis Qnd.). chairman of the Joint com.
mittee which is investigating the gov
ernment printing office, says that thu
Audit System as ii has been Installed
and operated in Washington SIS a gold
arlck thinly plated with the genuine
SUM-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12

Regimental horses have been the
subjects of musical tests, and nearly
all enjoyed the experience, only very
small percentage Of the animals re-
naming Indifferent to sweet harmo-
MES, while equally few showed active
dislike. The great majority We're
soothed. inspirited or excited by music.
Most Of the horses, like the war char.
gers one may suppose them to be, en-
joyed the bugle above any other instru-
ment and neighed CALAMITY when 1t was
sounded, but thoroughbreds and colts
generally were found to prefer the
shrill treble of the fife, which reused
them to great and sometimes unman-
ageable enthusiasm. This was the
more significant because the fife was
an unfamiliar instrument to them, not
being generally used, as is the bugle in
the French army.-Paris Cor. London
Telegraph.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12
FRANCO STOPS AT BORDEAUX
Ex-Premier OF Portugal Makes Some
Comments While I'm Itoute-Fn.
tnre Movements Unknown,


Comments While I'm Route-Fn-
ture Movements Unknown.
Bordeaux. France Feb. S.-Ex-Prc.
Ter Franco aud his family left the
Nith express here and took llp thei,
larters at a hotel near the railroad
alton. Senior Franco and his party
ned in private at the hotel. The ex-
enier did not go out during the even.
The future movements of Fran
constitute most complicated prob.
n for those interested in them-a
oblem which Franco himself did
UGH to make more difficult. He spent
evening demanding and then pour
ng over innnmerable timetables.
Fin route here he talked for time
RELY to an Associated Press reporter.
te declared his confidence in the fut.
re of Portugal. but added: Il. wish
,enceforth to live in peace, far from
he policies have abandoned forever.
believe that time will bring II true
md fair Judgment of my conduct. and
with this | content myself" Senior
'rnncO denied with indignation the
.,ubllslled statements that Queen Anna.
lie had accused him of being morally
responsible for the assassination of the
king.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12
FIRES LIGHTED
AT BIG PLANT
Work Furnished for Between 5000
and 5000 Men at Lorain Plant
of Tube Company.

Cleveland, o.. Feb. 1O.-Bctween
5000 and 5000 men returned to work
at the Lorain plant of the National
Tube company. The plant has been
closed down for several months. IN
der normal conditions about $500 men
are employed. 1t is understood to be
tine present intention of the company
to ie-emp!oy full quota of men with
in very short time.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12

The trouble with most cough rene
dies is that they constipate. Kennedy's
Laxative Cough Syrup acts gently but
promptly on the bowels and at the
same time 1t stops the cough by sooth-
ing the throat and lung irritation.
Children like It, Sold by all druggists.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12
Interesting Pamphlets Free.

CHICAGO. MILWAUKEE u ST. PAUL nY
Describe present opportunities offered
along the new railway lines ia the Da-
kotss, Montana, Idaho and Washingt
Pamphlets are Of interest to Investors,
farmers, stockmen, fruit growers, mer-
chants, tradesman and professional
men. These are the titles: Montana
Folder, "In the Dakotas and Montana"
MANY Acres Open to Settlers" "Busi-
ness Opportunities" pa Trip Along the
Pacific Coast Extension of the st. Paul
Road" f. A. Miller, General Passen-
ger Agent, Chicago. 7&8
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12
The EYs.ine Gazetts,s cont EST.

will enable large number OF worthy
young ladies to secure elegant upright
pianos, beautiful diamond rings, solid
gold watches and business college
scholarships with a little healthy ex-
ertiOn among their friends and neigh
bore. Commence atthe beginning and
show that you are both able and will :
Ing to distance all competitors in a
short and easy race. Blanks for romi-
nation wi | be found in every Issue of
The Gazette. The contest is just COM
memo ng, write for particulars and get
busy. The Gazette Co., Cedar Rspids,
Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12
charged with RoDplng Mail Pouches

Waco, Tex. Feb. 1O.-John A. Gee.
thirty years old, who was arrested In
Brynn, Tex, was brought here on a
complaint issued from the office of
United States Commissioner McCor-
mick, charging Gee with the theft Of
two mail pouches at Temple in Decem-
her last. The pouches were looted
near Waco and fifty thousand dollars
worth of checks, money orders and
drafts thrown into q small stream
while all the money in the letters was
taken - =
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12
Application for Permit.

III the District Court of the State Of Iowa. in
anu for Delaware County. March Term, lG)s.
the matter of The Application of H. 0. Smith.
a Registered Pharmacist for a yelm!t to buy.
keep and sell Intoxicating liquors.
NQTlCE-To whom 1t may concern. Notice. Il
hereby given that The appl cation Of the under.
Slpned. II. c. Smith. u registered phai maclst
No. $40, doing business under the name of H Q
NTH. Of Manchester. In the county of delaware.
state OF Iowa, praying for permit 10 buy, kee"
,ud sell Intoxicating liquors on Lot No. s, OF
tho sub-divtsion OF lots l4G and 1877 o Manches-
er Iowa. in the county of Delaware. state Of
iowa. Will be or file In the Office of the Clerk ~
he District Court of said county on or before
the 18th day of February. 1908, and that sal
cause will come on for hearing IN said court at
he March term of said court to be begun al d
held at Manchester, Iowa. on the 9th day OF
March, 1905. ii. c. SMITH,
iva Applicant.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12

DeWitt's Cerbolized Witch Hazel
Salve is best for cute. burns, boils,
bruises and scratches. 1t ia especially
good for piles. Sold by all druggists.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12
Notice Of Appointment Of Admt nistratrix

STATE OF IOWA. Delaware County,-ss.
Notice is hereby given. That the undersigned
ms been Gully appointed ind qualified as
eteculriN vi the estate of Albert $. smith,
late of Delaware County, Iowa. deceased.
All persons Indebted tn said estate are request
ed 70 MAKE limit dute payment. and those
having Claims against the same will present
them, dGiy authenticated, TO the undersigned
for allowance,
MATTE sMIra.
Dated January 10 1873
Durham, NoITis u Stiles.
Attorneystor Estate 5W3
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12

La Grippe and Pneumonia.
Foley's Honey and Tar cures la
grippe coughs and prevents pneumon-
la. Refuse any but the genu re in the
yellow package.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12
Notice of Probate of VIII.

State of Iowa. Delaware County.-ss.
To All Whom 1t Mpy Concern:
You are hereby notified that the last Will of
Thomas Hines deceased. has been filed,
onent d aud read, and Monday. the 9th day of
March. A, -. 1905. liked rs the time, and
the Court House iii Manchester the place for
hearing and proving the same.
Witness my hand AMI seal Of said Court this
9TH dsv Of January, ists.
IL. ST. JAMES BISHOP,
Clerk District Court.
BY R. D. Graham. Deputy. SO
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12
Model Of Economy.

A certain farmer who lives out IN
the county and who is noted for his
closeness in money matters has q
twelve-year-old son. who is as indus
trious as his father is penurious.
Recently the father and son made
compact whereby the latter Nould :,
ceive 10 cents for every cord of wo /
he sawed and piled in the wood sh4 :.
Immediately the boy became w. !
busy at the wood pile, and his earnings
have been piling up at rapid rate.
his mother keeping her sons hard
earned savings for him.
what are you going to do with all
your money!" the thrifty youth was
recently asked
"Goin' to buy new saw with II"
was the reply.-St Louis Globe Demo-
crat
A Bird Puzzle.
"Papa," said little jamie. why does
brides go lookin' for woyms to eat
when they can lay theirselfs egg and
eat that? Eggs is nicer than woyms.
st. Louis Republic.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12

Fo!ey's Honey and Tar cures the
most obstinate coughs and expels the
cold from the system as it is mildly lax
alive. 1t is guaranteed. The genuine
Is IN the yello% package. Anders s.
Philip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-02-12

For yourl liver ana stomach Ills,
Take Beacom's Picnic Pills,
They will surely do you good
They will stimulate your blood,
And make YOU feel happy asa CLAN
Try them 25c All druggists