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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-26
HEALTH
BOARD TO FIGHT
WHITE PLAGUE

Active war on the white plague was
declared last night by the Harrison
Board of Health, and. to gather the
munitions OF wal in the form of data
and other literature on the subject, a
special committee. consisting of James
A. Reid and DIR. Henry Alters was
named by President John T. Malone.
The board will then compile a booklet
on the prevention and cure of the dis
ease.
Ihe secretary was instructed to COM
municate with the Harrison Common
Council to ask that body to have the
W basins cleaned.
Commissioners DR.. Alters advocated
an ordinance to compel all owners of
houses with two or more families re-
siding in them TO keep a hall light
burning all night. The doctor de-
clared that dark Railways were re-
sponsible for much harm and very often
became nuisances.
Inspector John T. Mcclure reported
for February ten cases Of contagious
diseases and no deaths.
The standing committees forthe year
are: Finance. Alters and Reid; supplies,
Reid and Pagan; sanitary, Comey and
Alters.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-26
MISS HARTLEY !
To PERFORM IN
ORANGE CONCERT
New York Pianiste Will Play
With Maurice Kaufman's
String Quartet.

At the last of the series of three
chamber music concerts, to be given
Thursday evening, March II, by the
Maurice kaufman String Quartet, in
the Woman's Clubhouse. East Orange,
the assisting artist viii be Miss Laeta
Hartley, OF New York, pianiste.
his viii be Miss Hartley's first APP
pearance in the Oranges. She was for
a time the assistant of Carl Stasny at
the New England Conservatory. in
Boston, and later went 10 Europe and
studied under Wagner Swsyne and
Harold Bauer. in Paris.
Miss Hartley's playing Is marked by
o~rilliancy, strength and firm technique.
She has played a great deal both in
salon and concert work in Europe.
Since her return to this country two
years ago she has been heard in a con-
cert tour through the Southern States,
and recently gave three piano reeitals
in Albany.
The members Of the string quartet
are: Maurice kaufman. first violin:
Joseph Urdang. second violin: Herbert
c. Corduan, viola, and Leo Schulz, VIC
loncello.
The patronesses are: Mrs. Henry P.
Bailey. Mrs George H. Cobb, Mrs. Rich
ard NJ. Colgate, Mrs. Edward II. Collie,
Miss Ella Coursen- Mrs. George ". B.
Gushing. Mrs Vernon l. Davey. Mrs.
Edward r. Eberstadt, Mrs. Thomas A
Edison, Mrs. Francis NJ. Epply. Mrs.
Edward H. Graves, Mrs. Charles Hath
away. Mrs. Robert w. Hawkesworth,
Mrs. John D. Head Mrs. Cyrus Hitch
MRS. Alfred r Jenkins Mrs AL
exander King, Mrs. Otto Z. Lohrke,
Mrs. Edward Mccoy, Mrs. George
Merck, Mrs Manton 3. Metcalf, Mrs.
Isaac Ogden, Mrs. Douglas Robinson.
Mrs. William Runkle. Mrs. Albert d.
Smith. Mrs. John l.. Seward. Mrs
Theodore T. Seward, AIRS. Clifford
Thomson. Mrs Charles A TrowbTidge
and Mrs. David S. Walton.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-26

begin with it is a circular affair. in
stead of a gondola, such as is the shape
of the present one. On either side of
the car is a friction wheel, which comes
in contact with friction boards placed
either side of the track at different
parts of the railway.
The a revolves as n wheel strikes
the board on one sides of the track.
After going a short distance the wheel
on the other side comes in contact
with another friction board and the car
Is sent spinning in the opposite diree-
ton. This sensation. continues, inter
i~nittently. until the journey is ended.
The "a proper is capable Of seating six
persons. In case parties getting into
the car should request that there be no
revolving of the car. a lever is al
which can lift the friction
wheels.
The Sherks have recently been
granted d patent. The blacksmith said
today thai he would probably install
the car in n Of the Newark anuse-
parks during the coming sum
ner. There is no question whatever but
that it is a great Improvement over
the one nov used at pleasure resorts.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-26
HOME SHELTERED
2l,209 VETERANS.
Great Record for the Kearny
Home-A Roll of Dead, Too.

1t Is interesting to know that up 20
the close OF last October II since the
Soldiers Home at Kearny was first es.
tablisded in Newark the home cared
for no less than 21,209 veterans. Many
died, others removed. The total NOR
tally in the home was 1898 and there
are l,757 interments in Newark and
Arlington The average age OF the
Civil Wal inmates last year WAS 7t.22
years The youngest "a was 60 and
the oldest %. No less than nftY-three
were octogenagians. The number Of
5f5 were born IN the United States
and 215 were foreign born. Last years
death rolf vas Sc sand 575 remained At
the close of October. There were -
admitted during the year.
The expenditures of the home for
1905 were SIS, 76S 30. an average cost per
mum Of St6s.07 for each veteran. The
inmates receive for themselves and de
pendent relatives a total Of s5g,oSe. 81
in pensions from the United States
government.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-26
|RvNGT0N GIRL,
SWEET SIXTEEN
GIVEN A PARTY

One Of the leading social events in
Iryington this month took place last
night at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Philip Schlegel. 1919 Clinton avenue, the
occasion being in honor of the sixteenth
birthday OF their daughter, Miss Rose
Schlegel. The evening was spent in
playing games and dancing. An elabo-
rate repast was served, each table being
sraced with a large cake holding six
teen lighted candles. Miss Schlegel was
the recipient of many handsome gifts.
Those present we're: Miss Ida Flagg,
Miss Turtle Wilson. Mics Loretta Haus-
man, Miss Mamie waiter. Miss Mamie
Meir, Miss Carrie Binder, Mrs. r. Sieier
and the Misses Marie. Josephine and
Antoinette Schlegel, and Mr.. n Mrs.
Phillip Schlegel. of Irvington; the
Misses Mabel and Nina Wakefield, the
Misses Elizabeth and Josephine
Schlegel, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Weber.
Mrs. Frank Weber, William Soepfins,
Theodore Richter. Frank Weber. Henry
Weber and George, Frederick and
Henry schiegel. of this city.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-26
AUTO JOY RIDE
LED To DEATH
OF LITTLE BOY
Rudolph F. Barr Owned the Car
that Killed Joseph Nc
earthly in Harrison.
CLUNE, THE CHAUFFEUR,
OUT WITHOUT PERMISSION
Clune and Friend Are Held in
Bail of $1,000
Today.

1t was a 10y ride taken by the
chauffeur of Rudolph f. Barr, of Ho-
boken, that ended in the death of 10
year-old Joseph Mccarthy, of Harri-
son. yesterday. Police Court Judge
B~rannegan. of Harrison, said today that
Mr.. Barr had made a statement to the
effect that he did not know that his
machine was out and that his chauf-
feur, j. e. Clune, of 1904 Washington
his permission. Clune invited his
friend. Ernest Grisbeck, to go riding
with him. The chauffeur admitted to-
day that he had taken the machine Ito
try it out" as he said.
Clune and Grisbeck We're held in
$1,000 bail in Jersey City today.
The body of the dead boy was taken
from the morgue to his home at 205
North Fourth street, Harrison, today.
The accident occurred while the Nc
earthly boy was at play in Harrison
avenue. Harrison, yesterday, with sew
eral other boys. The big red touring
car bore down upon them so rapidly
that the Mccarthy boy. could not escape
and was crushed under one of its heavy
wheels. The lad was probably instantly
killed. one of the wheels passing over
his head.
Before the body of the dead lad could
be removed from the scene of the acct
Gent Mrs. Mccarthy had reached the
spot. She was Frustrated by grief when
she saw the body of her son borne TO the
ambulance which was to take 1t to the
T1orgue.
The Mccarthy tragedy followed close
ty upon an order the McCarthys OCT five
weeks ago to vacate their home. At
that time Mccarthy was out of work.
Subsequently he obtained employment
in the Riverside Foundry, Belleville.
Clune, the chauffeur, and Ernest
Gr1sbeck, the other occupant of the
car, were placed under arrest. As
he was being led to the police station
Clune was almost overcome by his
emotions. He trembled. and would have
FALLEN a he not been supported by the
policemen who arrested him.
Rudolph +. Barr, owner of the car, is
a hotel-keeper, OF New York, who lives
at eol Castle Point terrace,
Eoth OF the prisoners after they had
oeen arralgned before Police Justice
were paroled In the custody
of Mr.. Barr.
All of the boys who were playing
with young when he was
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-26
GREENFIELD ASSOCIATION
ELECTS NEW OFFICERS.

The William Greenfield Association.
of Kearny. met in headquarters. Kear-
ny and Woodland avenues, last night
and elected the following officers for
the ensuing year; President. George
TAFT; vice president. Charles Buckley
treasurer. William Greenfield, jr,; ser
seant-at-arms. Edward Leonard.
President TAFT named the folIowine
committee to complete arrangements
for q theatre party and supper to take
place next Tuesday night: Thomas Cor
coran, Charles Buckley. Edward Leon
ard, John Durkin. Thomas Burns, Will
lam Greenfield, jr., Gustave Scott and
George TAFT. rhe club members will
&c to the Empire Theatre, Newark. in
special cars. and after the performance
will return to headquarters and enjoy
a supper.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-26
kEARNY COUNCIL
WANTS ERIE To
GUARD CROSSINGS
To Ask State Railroad Commits.
sion to Compel This
Act.
WEST HUDSON POLICE
THANKED BY TRANSFERS
Routine Business Transacted by
Municipal Law
Makers.

The kearny Common Council at its
meeting last night decided to take
steps to compel the Erie railroad to
place men at its crossings from a. m.
to 8 p. m. The Council has sent three
communications to the company asking
that this be done. Copies of the mis-
sives are to be sent to the State Rail
road Commission. and that body is to
be asked to compel the railroad people
to accede to the demands.
An ordinance providing for the issu-
snce of s4s, 900 bonds to meet oertifi-
Gates OF indebtedness was passed on
final reading and ordered published.
The issue is for fifteen years. Because
of the good service rendered by the
police department during the recent
teamsters' strike the team-owners of
Newark sent a letter to the Council. in
which the police were commended for
the protection afforded by them.
Councilman Caithness, reported that
he had had an interview with the clerk
of the Board of FFreeholders regard
ing the Improvement of the Belleville
turnpike, which has been hanging fire
for a long time. The board will hold a
session next Thursday, the councilman
said, and he expected that the street
committee would be in attendance.
The Third Ward Republican Club, in
a letter, asked that the Council do all
possible to abolish the Martin Act Com
mission. Mayor Brock stated that a
bill providing for the abolishing Of these
commissions has recently been passed
by the Assembly and Is now before the
Senate.
A supplement to the present building
ordinance relating to the corhice work
on buildings was passed on first and
second reading and laid e for final
passage. The supplement provides that
no cornice shall extend over eighteen
inches over the sidewalk, nor shall 1t he
lower than ten feet from the sidewalk.
An ordinance providing for the con-
struction of a pipe sewer in Beech
street, between Stewart and S~tuyvesant
avenues, was passed on first and second
reading and laid over for third reading
and final passage.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-26
ACTION AGAINST
EAST ORANGE To
LAST TEN DAYS
Suit Of Engineer Against City to
Be Long Drawn-0ut
Affair.
ASKS $4,000 As PART
OF CONTRACT FIGURE
Testimony Very Dry Though It
Deals With Water
Works.

According n present indications the
trial Of Engineer Cornelius G. YER
meuleis action to recover s9s. a15 q from
the city Of East Orange which began
before Judge Adams and : jury in the
Supreme Court circuit yesterday. viii
not be ended for about ten days. Mr..
Nermeule. who is Of the best know
men in his profession in this part IL
the country, was in charge OF the con-
struction OF East Oranges water sup
ply system. and claims that under a
contract dated November .. 1903, he was
TO get ) per cent. commission for labor
and material expended thereon, except
ing the cost of real estate. The
original contract called for s51, oss. II.
and the annount sued for is the balance
claimed to be due.
Arthur A. Reimer, East Oranges
water engineer. was on the witness
stand several hours today, and went
over every voucher covering expendi-
lures, so as to give the court and jury
some idea of the net cost Of the water
system.
One voucher called for $211.15 for a
motorcycle. m former A~ttorney-Gen-
eral Robert II. McCarter. of counsel for
Mr.. Nermeule, opened his eyes wide
and threw a little fun in the proceed
ings, very dry. although they do
a water plant. by saying:
What one of the farmers was that
for?r
: Myself" was Mr.. Reimer's smiling
response.
Mr.. Gedney,'' continued Mr.. Nc
Carter, addressing East Oranges city
counsel. who is for the defense, does
the law department get one. tooy'
mo, we dom want any" smiled back
that official.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-26
IRVINGTON AND HILTON.

Harry E. Osborne. Of s4 Springfield
avenue. 1rvington, who has been confined
10 his home tor the last week with III
ness. is able to be about again.
1--WE teams Of the Girls Basketball Club
Of Hilton will engage IN a practise game
in Annex Hall Burnett avenue. tonight.
William Fritts. OF 1859 Springfield avenue
IrViueton, started yesterday for Mont
gomery Ala. 20 accept a position with 4
large dry goods house in that city.
Miss Laura Gill. Of Union avenue. Irving
ton. started today for Cleveland, o.. TO al
tend the wedding Of her brother. Arthsr
6ill. formerly Of Irvington.
The Friday Night Club will meet tonight
III Aurora Hall. s West Clinton avenue.
MIR. and Mrs. Frederick Foster. OF SIX
fpeuth avenue. in the Manhattan Park ser
ton, are spending the week with relatives
in Wilmington, Del.
A whist viii be held In the rooms OF thA
Irvingt9n Club tomorrow night for me1nN
heTs only.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-26
FIRST
ANNIVERSARY Of
LADIES' AUXILIARY

The Young Ladies' Auxiliary OF the
First Christian Church, Irvinstor, cele.
brated it's first anniversary in the lee
ture room of the church last night. The
edifice was handsomely decorated with
flags and bunting. Luncheon was
served and a lei souvenir in the form
of a small Ratchet, in commemoration
of the birth. of Washington. was pre-
sented to those present.
Prior to the entertainment these Of
fcers were elected for the year: Presi-
dent, Miss Elizabeth Denman; vice.
PRESIDENT, Mrs. Robert N. Rose; secrc-
tary, Miss Bessie Day, and treasurer.
Mrs. Edward Higgins.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-26
HARRISON MEN
PERFECT SCENIC
RAILWAY CAR
Have Model Completed After
Two Years OF En-
deavOr.

After W years William Z. Sherk, a
Harrison blacksmith, together with his
brother Andrew, have succeeded in con-
struoting a brand new scenic railway
car, a photograph of the model Of which
is herewith shown.
The a is what is known as a frlc-
ton worked car. 1t is different from
the present type in many respects. To
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-26
BLOOMFIELD WEDDING
OF MISS HAWXHURST

The wedding of Miss Annie E. Hawk
hurst, of Bloomfield, and Solomon
Hawxhurst, OF Paterson, took place last
night at 8 O'Clock in the home of the
brides brother, Ebert Hawxhurst, sr..
Is Linden venue. Bloomfield. The Rev.
DR.. Hulsart, of Paterson. OBLIGATED.
Newton Whitaker, Of Paterson. was
best man and the bridesmaid was
Miss Pearl Hawxhurst, niece of the
bride.
A reception, which was attended by
about fifty guests, followed. After a
short wedding trip Mr.. and Mrs.
Hawxhurst will reside In Paterson.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-26
MARATHON CLUB OF
IRyINGTON ENTERTAINS.

Seventy couples were in attendance a.
the first monthly dance of the Mara
thon Social Club. Of Irvington. in odd
Fellows Hall last night. n the IN
itial function proved 10 be a pro-
nounced success. The officers of the
club are William Freiberger, president:
Henry F.. Stems. vice-president: Wal
ter Rossnagel. secretary; Martin De
PlauQue.a treasurer, and John More
lock, sergeant-at-arns. The club viii
give a dance once q month.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-26
CHARLES ELSTON.

Charles Elston, of SO Union avenue
Irvington. died in st. Michaels Hos
pital early yesterday, after an illness Of
nine months with cancer. The deceased
was a member of Henry Clay Council,
Jr. o. U. A. M, this city. which body
will have charge Of the funeral, to be
held from his late home on Sunday. In
terrnent will be in Clinton Cemtery.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-26
ARcANuMiTEs ENTERTAIN.

Doric Council, Royal Arcanuin, OF Irv-
ington, held a ladies' night in Masonic
Hall last night. Grand Secretary Rob
ert Fl. Alberts made the address Of the
evening and solos We're rendered by
w. a. Theuer and J. b. Hamilton, OF
Corinthian Council. $. v. Sandford, Of
Bayonne, entertained with humorous
selections. a dance Followed.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-26
lRVINGTON MAN KICKED
IN HEAD BY HORSE.

While at work in the stable of Michael
A. Dougher, at SO Harrison place, 1ry-
ington, yesterday Frank Wood, an em-
ployee, was kicked in the head by 4
horse and rendered unconscious. Mr..
Dougher ran to the assistance of the in
Jured man. and, after reviving him. took
him to the office of DR.. Albion c. Chris
tian, who found 1t necessary to take
four stitches In order to close the
wound.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-26
WANTS NEW AMBULANCE
PURCHASED FOR KEARNY.
Councilman McAteer Says Pres
emf One Is Out of Date.

Councilman John J. McAtear, chair
man of the Kearny Police Commission.
was before the kearny Common coun-
ell last night and asked tina a com
bination ambulance and patrol WACO
be purchased to take the place of what
he called the u~nsanitary and ouf-cf-
date wagon now being used.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-26
Wal REpEAr MINsTREL SHOW.

The success scored by members OF.
the st Aloysius and Children Of Mary
societies of st, V~enfontius's Catholic
Church. Orange, vino recently appeared
70 arrange 20 repeat the show ia the
school hall OF 81 Patrick's day
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-26
HORSE FALLS INTO EXCAVATION.

A horse belonging 10 the Merchants
Express Company. of IrNington. SHE'D
at a searchlight on a trolley car last
night and ran into an excavation made
for a we connection at Springfield
and Elmwood avenues, Irvington. Be
yond smashing the red danger light no
serious damage was done The horse
was uninjured.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-26
WIND BLOWS DOWN
CHIMNEY IN lRvINGTON.

The wind yesterday blew down a
chimney on the residence Of Charles
Longf7eld, So Maple avenue, Irvington.
The slate roof was badly damaged, and
Arthur Longfield. who was working al
that side Of the building at the time,
narrowly escaped serious injury from
the fall Of bricks.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-26
CHICKEN THEE N IRyINdToN.

Jacob stoltz, Of 144 Nineteenth ave-
nue., Irvington, reported to the police OF
that town today that n nunlher Of
chickens had been stolen from his place
He was directed to the Fourth Pre-
einct. this city. where a maj was locked
up Yesterday for stealing chickens IL
that ne~iBhborhood.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-26
HIGH WIND BLOWS
LADDER THROUGH WINDOW.

One of the large plate-glass windows
in the new bank building in Millburns
was broken yesterday during the high
wind, when a ladder which had been
standing against the building was
blown down, crashing through the
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-26
A TRAVELLER In M

Miss Virginia .GobIe, of Washington
street, East Orange. Is registered at the
Hamilton Hotel, Hamilton, Bermuda.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-26

/ want every chronic rheumatic to fhro~
way all medicines, all iiniHlents. all
plasters. and give MUNYON'S RHECMA-
your doctor may say, no matter what
YOUR friends may say. no matter how
prekldiced you may be against all adref
tised remedies. 90 at once TO yonr drnS.
TfSM REMEDY. II Il fails TO efre sAfts-
faction.I viii refund ynlr moneys-Munyoa
Remember this remedy contains no aal-
feyiic acid, no opium cocaine. morphine Or
other harmful drugs. II is put tp under
the guarantee Of the Pure Food and Draa
Act. 80
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-02-26
EVEN sol.

Anyway, the ventilation OF an air cas-
tie II perfect.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-18
Hanuuet for BaraCaS.

A banquet under the auspices of
the Baraca and Philathea Union is
TO be given III WaXahachie on the
night of October %. Representatives
from the Baraca classes of the city
met in County Superintendent
Winn's office Friday afternoon to
arrange for some form of entertain
ment that would give an added i'm
petus to the Baraca and Philathea
movement. A banquet was decided
upon and October - was selected as
the date for this event. Another
meeting will be held at the Central
Presbyterian church Monday even
ing at 1880 at which time the nec-
essary committees will be named
Members of the Baraca and Phila-
thea classes of the city are invited
to attend this meeting.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1909-09-18
GULF PORTS GAIN ON SEA RIVALS
Galveston and New Orleans Show a
Greater Percentage of Increase.

Washington, Sept. 1S.--In a sum
mary of last years export trade the
bureau of statistics calls attention
to the continued trend of the export
trade from the Atlantic ports toward
the Gulf ports, particularly toward
Galveston and New Orleans. In fact
the Gulf ports are the only grouI
showing an increase in exports fol
the fiscal year ending June 80, ovel
those of the previous year.
The gain of the Gulf ports was
from 1895, 100000 last year tc
$410,000,000 this year, or % per
cent of the total exports of the coun-
try In the last ten years the total
exports of the country increased 80
per cent In that period the Atlantic
ports had an increase of but ] 2 per
cent, while the Gulf ports showed an
increase of III per cent. In twenty
years the Gulf ports showed an in
crease of 2S0 per cent, while the in
crease of the Atlantic ports was but
rs per cent.
This condition in favor of the
Gulf ports also holds good as TO i'm
ports in the last ten years, the in
crease being 240 per cent against II
per cent increase for the Atlantic
ports The largest share of the gains
made by the Gulf ports occurred in
the trade of Galveston and New Or
leans. Galveston's exports grew from
1878, 100000 in 1899 to $3.50, 0,00C
in 1909 (not including $17,500, ,00C
now accredited to Sabine which wa;
| in 1899, a SUPPORT of Galveston)
Those of New Orleans grew from
$50, 100000 in 1899 to $145, 900,
900 in 1909.