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The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-08-18

guests at the Hathaway Inn, Deal
Beach.
Ernest Wasserbach, of 712 Springfield
avenue, a prominent membe of the
Schwaebischer Saengerbund, has re-
turned from a trip to Germany.
Hugo Woerner, lawyer, has returned
from an extended trip through Maine
from Portland and Long Lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur B. Tench, Of az
Ann street, have returned from a trip
to Chicago, Peoria and the Great Lakes.
Assistant Probation officer Charles
Basile, his wife and child, are home
from a vacation at~Neansburg.
Mrs. Charles Copenspire. of lis Wash
ington street, and Mrs. John E. Nor
ris, of Millburn, are spending the bal
ance of the summer at the Plymouth,
Asbury Park.
Charles Copenspire, of lis Washing
ton street, and John S. Hickey. of 113
Washington street, will cave about
September 6 for a six weeks tour OF
the West. Their principal stop will
be Seattle, where they will take in the
Alaska Yukon-Pacifc Exposition.
Miss Anna Neuweiler, of Houston
street. has been spending her vacation
at Broad Channel, l.. 1.
Miss Martha E. Geiger. Of Madison
avenue. has been spending her vacation
at Point Pleasant.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilfert Zelin and fam
lily, of Wakeman avenu are at the
Atlantic Highlands for a month.
Leon A Maxwell, of 20 Hudson street,
is enjoying his vacation camping at
Ipswich, Mass, where he will stay IN
til after Labor Day, when he will go to
Boston to be the guest of relatives.
Miss Katherine Hine and Miss Helen
Hine nave been visiting friends at Lake
Hopatcong.
Miss Mary Gaffney and Miss Cath
crime Gaffney have been sojourning at
the st. George, Asbury Park.
DR.. E. G. Wherry, Of 325 Clinton ave-
nue., will shortly go to Lake George for
a few weeks stay. His family has been
there since the last of June.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-08-18
ALEXANDER GRANT TO
BE BURIED TOMORROW.

The funeral of Alexander Grant, the
well-known Newark lawyer. whose
death occurred yesterday, will be held
tomorrow afternoon at 2:90 o'clock
from his home, 999 Broad street. The
services will be conducted by the Rev.
Herbert IRE, of Pennsylvania, Il
brother-in-law of the deceased. and he
will be assisted by the Rev. Albert II.
w. Thompson, assistant pastor of Trim
ity Church. The honorary ~pall-bearers
will be Henry B. Taylor, of Morris
town, n Edward Kenny, Edward S.
Joy, DR.. Charles Meeker. Merritt G..
Perkins, City Auditor George Forman,
Judge Malcolm Mclean and Charles II.
Halfpenny, of this city. Interment will
be in Mt, Pleasant Cemetery.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-08-18
RICH LOOT IN HOME
Of COUNCILMAN
Burglars Who Rob Beard House
in Glen Ridge Take Only
Temperance Drink.

During the absence of Councilman
William NJ. Beard and family, of Hill
side avenue, Glen Ridge, who were in
Maine on their vacation, their house
was visited by thieves, who carried off
jewelry, silverware, clothing and other
goods of every description, including a
large photograph valued at $50.
1t is believed that the ~intruders made
several trips to the councilman's house
III order to get what they wanted.
They drank seventeen bottles of soft
stuff" but did not touch liquors. The
total value of the things taken amounts
10 several hundred dollars.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-08-18
MISS ELDR|DGE'S
ILLNESS FATAL
Young Woman Mourned by
Large Circle OF Friends.
Funeral Tomorrow.

Miss Naomi c. Eldridge. daughter of
Mr.. n Mrs. Isaac S. Eldridge, died
in her parents home. % Governor
street, yesterday Miss Eldridge was
well known among the young people
of her neighborhood and was only "a
years old She contracted an illness
early in January which resulted in her
death.
Her funeral services will be held from
her home tomorrow afternoon at .
O'Clock. followed by interment in Fair
mount Cemetery. Besides her parents
a sister, Mrs. Edward b. Lang, sur
wives. 5
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-08-18
NORRIS LOSES s60.6I3.

YOUNGSTOWN, Aug. 1S.-The Coun-
~ Board of Assessors at it's session yes
terday considered the valuations of sec
cpd-class railroad property on the
basis of rates sent them by the State
Board. They show a shrinkage of
$S9.61S. the figures for 1908 being Se31,-
047 and this year 1851, 434.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-08-18
LOTUS FUNERAL TOMORROW.

The funeral of Edward H. Lotus will
be held from his late residence. 20 Rut-
gers street, at $50 o'clock tomorrow
morning. At 8 O'Clock a solemn high
mass of requiem will be said in st. Jo-
seph's Church. Interment will be in st.
Johns Cemetery. Members of Local IA,
United Hatters of America, are invited
to attend the services.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-08-18
THOMAS REILLEY'S FUNERAL,

The funeral of Thomas Kelley, who
died suddenly in his home, IA Vesey
street, will take place from the house
at s, O'Clock Friday morning. Services
will be held in st. James's Roman
Catholic Church. >Interment in the
Cemetery of the Holy Sepulchre.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-08-18
JOHN ]. MOORE pAROLED.

John j.. Moore, of 147 Monroe street,
who was charged by his wife. Annie
Moore, of drunkenness, assault ana
battery, was paroled for the grand Jury
this morning by Judge Freeland, of
the Third Police Precinct Court.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-08-18
LOAN ASSOCIATION MEETING.

The regular monthly meetig of the
Globe Building and Loan Association
will be held tomorrow night in the
Newark Turn Verein Hall. 1872 William
street. A new series of stock will be
opened and the board of directors will
pass upon several applications for
loans.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-08-18
DOCTORS SUPPORT HALF-pM PLAN.

ELIZABETH, Aug. 1~S.-Assurances
of the active and moral support of the
doctors of the city was given at a meet
ing of the board of directors of the Hos
pital Half-Pay Day Committee last
right, at which several physicians were
Aresent in response to Invitations.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-08-18
JAILED ON MOTHERS CHARGE.

Otto Maier, of 0 Kossuth street, who
Was charged by his aged mother,
Sophie Maier, with drunkenness and
d~isorderly conduct, was sentenced to
Jail for thirty days by Judge Freeland
in the Third Precinct Police Court to-
day
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-08-18

Hugo Woerner, lawyer, has returned
from an extended trip through Maine
from Portland and Long Lake.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-08-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur B. Tench, Of %
Ann street, have returned from a trip
to Chicago, Peoria and the Great Lakes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-05
ADMIRAL SCHLEY'S TRIBUTE.
"He Was a Grand Old Man and GAL
liant Naval Officer"

Washington. April Admiral Win
field Scott Schley, L. $. n, retired, who
participated in the capture OF Admiral
Cervera and his fleet. outside Santiago
harbor during the Spanish-American
War which provided one of the most
thrilling chapters in modern naval his
tory, appeared deeply touched when
told of the Spanish admirars death,
and he took occasion to pay warm
tribute to the chivalrOus conduct ana
splendid character of Cervera when
the latter was taken prisoner
We'll, I am very, very sorry to hear
that Cervera is dead" said Admiral
Schley. He was a grand old man, a
brave and gallant naval officer and
in his death Spain loses one of her
most heroic naval figures. When he
attempted to sail out of the harbor ~
that July Sd morning, CerVera under
took the only course left to him, and
he acted as wisely as any other could
have done under those conditions. 1t
was a case of measuring his strength
with that of the enemy and he lost
losing all save his honor. He was a
man of great courage and forutudc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-05
One Killed and Six Seriously
Hurt at Fort WORTH
Cigarette Stub Blamed for Big
Fire in The Texas City.
Three hu ndred Families Homeless
..-many Thrown Out Of Work.

Fort Worth, Tex, April 4-To boys
and a carelessly thrown cigarette stub
is generally credited the fire of yes
terday which destroyed property in
South Fort Worth valued at 81, 0OO, 900
caused the death Of J. K Newton, a
bank employe, the serious injury of
six persons, rendered 300 families home
less and caused the temporary idle
ness of several hundred workmen en-
ployed in the manufacturing plants and
business houses burned.
The burned area is under guard of
state troops to prevent looting and
the entire ire department is still en-
gagged in eXtinguishing the burning
embers, which, with the wind still high,
systematically spring into flames. &
mass meeting was held today and re-
lief committees Were named. AS the
burned residence quarter was popu-
lated largely by those in comfortable
circumstances. little monetary relief
viii be needed.
The fire originated in a barn near
May and Tucker streets Driven by a
gale the flames spread through build
ings made dry by prOtracted drought
and within a few moments the con
hagration was beyond control. Spec
tacular in the extreme the flames leap
ed from building to building across
broad avenues. The rapidity of the
fires progress rendered impossible the
removal of household effects. Even
trinkets and jewelry had to be aban-
dOned
After eating it's way through resi-
dence quarter, reducing to ashes 300
pretentiCus dwellings, the Broadway
Presbyterian and the Baptist churches,
the Swedish chapel and the Walker
sanitarium, the flames, spreading to
the south. attacked the manufacturing
plant of the Sawyer Electrical Co. This
building was quickly destroyed, as Were
five large warehouses and several
smaller business houses.
The yards Of the Texas & Pacibc
Railroad We're next in the path. The
rorndhoUse, the repair shops, the coal
chutes and many box cars We're de-
stroyed ana 90 locomotives We're re-
duced to twisted masses of steel Next
to the yards is an open space, and this
checked the flames to the southwark
TO the east the stone and steel depot
proved barrier for the wholesale
quarter and after burning for -four
hours, the fire was controlled.
The burned area is approximately q
mile and a half in length and Il half
mile wide The largest Individual loss
WAS suffered by the Texas & Pacific
Railroad, officers Of the road placing
the damage at $4,000. Dallas sent on
special train apparatus and detach
ments from the five department of that
citv Temporary abodes We're found
for the homeless. Many spent the
night in the live stock building and the
auditorium at the fair grounds, while
vacant houses in different parts of the
city we're also used. Others went to
nearby towns and to Dallas. Tomor-
rev. it is declared. plans will begin for
the rebuilding of the burned area.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-05
Of the Simpified Spelling
Board Established
By Maine Association Of Co.,
|eges and Prep Schools
With Hope Of Inducing People to
Improve Their Spelling.

Brunswick, Me-, April 4.-(SpecfaD.
A Name Center of the Simplified
Spelling Board has been established by
vote of the Maine Association of Col
leges and Preparatory Schools, which
AIMS to secure at once the names Of
all persons in the State who approve
Of the theory and practice of simplifiei
spelling. 1t aims further. to promote
discussion by schools societies and the
pubic, and the spread of accurate in
formation concerning the subject. 1t
offers to provide speakers for appro-
pirate occasions, sends out circulars and
offers to send the publications Of the
board and other information free Of
charge by applying to the chairman OF
the Maine Center of the Simplified
Spelling Board, 1 Madison Avenue
New York City. Within a short time
the Maine Center will publish a list
of the Maine people who have signified
their approval of the movement.
The Maine Center has as an exeCu-
tive council w. T. Foster, A. NJ, chair
man, professor of English at Bowdoin.
A. w. Anthony. A. NJ, =. D., professor
of ethics at Bates; J. p. Baxter, A F.,
Lift. D., of Portland, president of the
Maine Historical Society; F. l.. Ding
ley, A. B., Lift. D., editor of the Lewis
ton Journal; F. II. Gerrish, NJ. D., LII.
d., professor of surgery at Bowdoin;
J. n. Hart, c. E., NJ. s., dean of the
University Of Maine; and A. K. Spot
ford, A. NJ, professor of English at
Bates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-05

the late Charles n. Allen, who, was
long the violinist and former director
of music at this church. She was soloist
later, for seven years, and retired, af-
terward rcsurning her old position for
ten years more. IN addition 30 her mu-
steal service, Mrs. Rabbits has been
actively identified with other interests
at fremont Temple She has taught
Sunday school class, which she or
gained ten years ago, with mem
bershp of nine girls, and which now
has q membership OF thrty-five. This
class, on Sunday, presented Mrs. Bab-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-05
WAS POPULAR HERE.
Had Many Friends at kittery Navy
Yard and Portsmouth.

Portsmouth, n. H., April 4.-News
of the death of Vice Admiral Cervera
was received with great regret at the
kittery navy yard and in Portsmouth
AS a sea-fighter his bravery was I'M
questioned, and it was admitted in both
Spain and the United States that he
was not to blame for the loss OF his
squadron off Santiago. Upon his re-
turn to Spain he was acquitted at the
courtmartial.
Admiral Cervera and other Spanish
prisoners of war arrived at the kittery
navy yard in July, 1898.
Admiral Cervera made many friends
while in this country and during his
last visit to Portsmouth he was tender
ed a complimentary banquet at the
Hotel Wentworth by the citizens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-05
MAINE LEGISLATURE.
(Continued From Page One.)

that he had no further communication
to make
Thercupon the secretary of State
Honorable Arthur l. Brown, came IN
and laid before the House the following
communication:
STATE OF MAINE.
Executive Department,
Augusta, April B. 1909.
To the President of the Senate and
Speaker of the House of Representa-
tives:
I herewith transmit list of the Acts
and Resolves passed during the pres
ent session of the Legislature and APP
proved by me, numbering FOL Acts and
345 Resolves.
have no further communication to
make.
(Siyned) BERT NJ. FERNALD.
The communication was read.
On motion of Mr.. Hersey of Houltoh
the Speaker then declared the House
adjourned without day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-05

General Gustave A. Mas, who has
a record in the Mexican army as an
Indian fighter, has been sentenced TO
death for killing Former Lieut., David
OlivareZ, whose sister it was charged
he had wronged. The trial and SEN
tence of General Mas created SEN
sation. as the prosecution brought out
that he had once before kidnapped
girl at Tacubayo The verdict was q
remarkable one Not only was the gen
erol sentenced to be shot to death but
he must also pay $50 a month to each
of the two children of the man he muir
,lered for the next 90 years, and must
also ray the funeral expenses of his
victim. These sums will come out of
General Mas estate. General Mas Is
wealthy and has been prominent So
cially.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-05
SIMPLE SERVICES
For Cervera in Accordance With the
Dead AdmiraPs Wishes.

Madrid, April 4.-Fice Admiral Ger
vera, who died yesterday. was buried
this afternoon. The body was placed
in simple black coffin and borne on
the shoulders of soldiers and bluejach-
cts to the grave, where a salute of Il
volleys was fired. In accordance with
the admiral's request there We're no
flowers The newspapers, in COM
menting on the death Of Admiral Ger
vera, recall the warm praise bestowed
upon him by the Americans after San
tiagO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-05

The many friends of Miss Alice Rich,
a Bath girl who is now superintendent
of music in seminary in Washington,
Pa, will be pleased to hear of her sue
cess as noted in the following clipping
from the Washington, Pa.D Reporter:
''The recital given in the assembly
hall of the Seminary last evening by
Miss Rich assisted by Miss Marvin
and Miss Moore was one of the most
artistic and delightful musical events
ever held at the school. The program
was one of unusual interest and was
rendered in way which brought out
the beauty of the various compositions
The concert opened with a most beau
tiful rendition of the difficult Rhap-
sody in b minor by Brahms which at
once stamped Miss Rich as an artist
of superior attanmentS. She display
ell not only a great breadth Of tone
but 4 finished elegance Of interpreta-
ton that charmed her hearers. In
contrast to the swing Of the first com
position, was the singing of the Cradle
Song by Barilli which was an actual
tone picture Of the most delicate .shad-
ing. The Theme and Variations by
Paderewski showed Miss Rich in diff
ferent light. the immense difficulties
were surmounted with an ease that
revealed only the. beauties of an eX-
Quisite composition. No one but 2
musician can sufficiently appreciate
the art that so we'll subordinatcd mere
technique to the composers thought.
Rubinstcn'S Barcarolle. one of the
great Russians best piano works,
decpened the impression of fine play
ing The Mendelssohn Concert in mi
nor was splendidly given with a
breadth, brilliancy, and verve that
made it 4 fitting close to the recital.
Miss Rich's playing is always unas-
Stunning, never striving for show eff
fects, brlliancy of execution being
used only to bring out the thought the
composer intended to convey" Miss
Rich was graduate of the Bath High
School Glass of '94, and New England
Conversatory of Music. She has been
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-05

fremont Temple, Mrs. George F. Bah
bitt, long known as Mrs. f. Humph-
rey, Allen, completed a long career at
that place of worship as soprano
solost, which position she has filled
for seventeen years. She began her
work as a singer in the choir at the
Temple when she was eighteen, be-
fore her marriage to her first husband,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-05

Miss Gladys Legault Portland's enid
trombone soioist is back in Portland
after a successful trip up the state.
She played at the National Home ana
Furnished an excellent Sunday concert
a week ago at Gardiner. This was the
nttJe maids first experience away from
home and facing strange audiences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-05
FIRE AT CORlNNA.
II. M. LincoIn's Saw Mill Burned
Loss $4,000; No insurance.

Corinna Me. April 1.-The saw mill of
chinery and storehouse in Corinna, was
totally destroyed by fire Friday night.
The fire originated in a boiler house. The
capacity of the mill was 10000 feet of
long lumber and 10000 shingles per day.
Loss, SGOOO No insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-05
Madame Modieska Growing Weaker.

Los Angeles, Calf. April 4-ENcep'
frat she is becoming gradually weaker
,rert was no change Sunday night IN the
cordition OF Nine. Helena Modjeska. Dr.
Y,oxa said she might die at any moment
hut might also live week or more Ar
,if,o, means are employed to sustain
life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-05
HIS POCKET PICKED.
L. r, Braoq, WaterviIIe, Loses $1,000
Saturday in Boston.

Boston. April Al. r. Bragg of Wa
terviIle. Me, reported to the police
yesterday that his pocket had been
picked of a negotiable draft of $3.50
drawn on the Waterville National Bank
and $50 in money. Two strange men
iostled him at the North station. Later
he found that his pocketbook was gone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-05

bitt with two beautifully bound vol
umes. For seven years Mrs. Rabbit
has been president of the Woman
Benevolent Society of fremont Tempt,
which feels that it can hardly go 0
without her direction. Mr.. and Mr..
Babhitt are going south for mont
or six weeks and will then return t
Boston to make plans for the future
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-05

South for the past ten years, for siS
years in charge of the music at Raw,
Inns College in Orange County, Fla.
ard for three years in Western Mary
land College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-05

Admiral Cervera Torpete, Condo de
Jerez. Marquis de Santa Ana, was born
in 1888 in the province of Jerez, where
his father, Carlos de Cervera, was a
man of large wealth and the owner of
numerous vineyards. Cervera's mother
was Marie Torpete, a daughter of
Count Torpete y Nelle of the royal
family Of Spain.
He entered the Naval Academy at
San Fernando when IS years of age
and was graduated three years later
in 1854. Afterwards he was attached
to the Spanish legation at Washington
At the commencement of the wal
with the United States in 1898, he was
sent at the head of a formidable squad
ron to Cuban waters, where his fleet
was defeated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-05
The Famous Spanish Vice
Admiral Passes Away
Commanded Spanish Fleet De-
stroyed Off Santiago.
Many Friends in This Country Hear
News With Sadness.

Puerto Real, Spain, April 4.-Vice
Admiral Pasoual Cervera, who COM
manded the Spanish fleet at the battle
of Santiago, Cuba, when it was utterly
defeated by the American fleet, died
here Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-05

The Scion village schools began Mon
day. March 20, with the samejS eacher
except those in the High, Mr.. Rp,
Brown Of Clinton is the new principal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-04-05

<lX /ES, it's poetic" assented the
father, walking with his
4 daughter, as they passed the
well-sweep of a conf looking
farmhouse. "5ut ! never look at one
without thinking Of my boyhood days
when lived on a farm" he continued.
"We had we'll and sweep. Until we
boys got big enough to help her mother
used to lug the water, and on Monday
mornings in winter this was about the
coolest job imaginable.
'Just about the time we youngsters
got to be big enough to lend hand,
the town voted to build water sys-
tenn. Father was asked to connect
our house with the proposed system,
but it would cost SIS to $40 year, SO
he guessed he wouldn't Mean? Net
bit of it. At any rate, he didn't in
tend to be. At any rate, he loved his
wife and children, but he was scrapag
to pay off the mortgage on the place
so that he could save the money to
give us an education, and he felt that
every cent counted. Finally old Dr..
Thompson, who was one Of the select
men, called to see him.
"'Can't afford to have it,, said Dad.
"'Can't afford to have it, mimicked
the peppery little doctor. you can't
afford not to have it-thats what you
should say. Isn't your wife anything
but drawer of water? Did you ever
think what it would be worth to save
her the trips that have worn a path