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The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-10-07
CONSERVATIVES
BATTLE FOR LIFE
When Despair Seemed All That Was Left for Him
He Strives. Even When the Doctors Gave Him
Up, and Receivers Through Faithful Use OF
Father Johns Medicine.

called to see him for the last time. as they
supposed.
It was at this stage that he began tt
take Father Johns Medicine. Three bottles
Of the medicine Increased his weight 5h
n tSa a,sdi a : pS u e~0 mara tSs Iai rsna,nsd lis
former weight.
III | we're able / would give every con-
sumptivea Father Johns Medicine says
Mr.. Lewis. for ! know what II can do
when given a fair trial
MI. Lewis says his recovery was SUCH a
surprise TO his friends that II was made
u subject for praise and thanksgiving at 9
which he attends in GIoversville.
+ want the public to know Wlnt Father
johns Medicine has done for me. adds
Mr.. Lewis. at the Gloss OF his reviewed. ltz
remarkable case.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-10-07
U SECOND SON
DROWNED IN CANAL

For the second time in four wears.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Klingel, OF 1855
Blocker street, are mourning the loss
Of q child by drowning. The latest
victim, their 7-year-old son William,
was found in the canal near the New
street bridge yesterday by Louis
Hemaii. 7Sl South Fifteenth street.
How the accident occurred is a mys-
terry. Four years ago Joseph, another
son, also Z old, was drowned a.
the same place.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-10-07
sHoENTHAL PRIZE FOR COPS.

A box of cigars, contributed by Major
isaac Shoenthal, Democratic candidate
For surrogate. will be a prize to the
winning team In the baseball contest
today between the Belleville and New
hrk police. The Belleville police have
won three games this season from the
Newark bluecoats, but the local men
hope to urn the tables this afternoon.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-10-07
CAMDEN COUNCIL PASSES
TUNNEL ORDINANCE

CAMDEN, Oct. THE City Council
of Camden, sitting as a committee of
the whole, adopted the Delaware river
tunnel ordinance after a discussion that
lasted until an early hour today.
Many amendments were made to the
measure.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-10-07
INSPECT LAND FOR PARK.

A condemnation commission, consist
ing of John Sherman. John Sheldon and
Cecil MacMahon, representing the Es-
sex County Park Commission. today in
spected the plant and property of the
Harper Manufacturing Company, in
Watsessing avenue, Watsessing. The
grounds are under consideration by the
Park Commission for use in the Wat
sessing Park.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-10-07
ESSEX TROOP DRILL.

There was a large attendance at the
Essex Troop Armory last night to
witness the commencing of the drill
season, which opened by the first pla-
0 under the direction of Lieutenant
B. r. Broonne, with Captain William
a. Bryant as supervisor. The next
drill will take place tomorrow night.
when the second platoon win take up
the work under direction of Lieutenant
w. Kyle.
"A reception will be held at the ar
rl1ory December 81, which will serve to
mark the formal opening Of the e
building.
srAu ru.Ass1Frrn Ans.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-10-07
SHOT DETECTIVE IN RAID.

NEW YORK, Oct, ALFRED LANCER,
20 years old, was arrested here today
on the request of the chief of police of
Lancaster. Pa, who telegraphed that
LANCER vas charged with shooting q
detective in a raid on a moonshine dis
tillery near there.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-22
WITNESS TELLS OF
TRAP FOR BENSON
Former Land Office Clerk Says
He Tried to Make Case
for Government


WASHINGTON, April 21.-Interest in
the trial in the criminal court here
today of John A. Benson of San Fran
cisco charged with bribing Division
Chief Harlan and Clerk William E.
Walk, formerly of the general land
office, to reveal to him the contents
of a secret report relating to alleged
land frauds in the west, centered in
the testimony of Harlan.
His testimony bore on his meetings
with Benson and the receipt of money
for services in expediting government
work He testified that he and Walk
divided the money.
Attorney Campbell. of counsel for
Benson, tried to make Harlan impeach
his testimony in the previous trial
Harlan testified today that he was try
ing to make case for the government
and that certain letters which he had
written to Benson containing suggest
ions that he pay for certain informa-
ton that would be of value to him had
been written at the institgation of
secret service agents.
r. L. Smith, Harlan's son in law,
admitted having received a letter from
San Francisco containing 800 bill,
which he turned over TO Harlan.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-22

RURAL CARRIERSEWa asliington. April IL
Carl q. Nielsen has been appointed a rural
carrier at BOwles, CAL and Alfred NJ Nelson
substitute.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-22


grabbed us we were on the high seas"
Consul West viii take sworn depo-
sitions of Captain Sinclair and members
of the crew and investigate the case,
and if he thinks the seizure was not
justified he will lodge a protest. I'm
til matters are Strengthened out lit
tie the crew OF the schooner will re-
main aboard of her. She is owned
by the Standard fish company of Sc
attle.
State Department Inquiry
WASHINGTON. April 21.-The seiz-
ure of the American schooner Charles
Levi Woodbury. for alleged poaching
will have a tendency to hasten def
mite understanding between the Amer
lean and British governments concern
ing Hecate strait, which the Canadians
desire shall be regarded as closed
sea" and the right of fishing there
denied to Americans.
The state department for 10 years has
yainly tried to obtain from Great
Britain a definition of its attitude re-
garding this body of water
The United States insists that He
cate straits is an open sea. but should
the contrary view finally prevail IL
would have a serious effect on the
fishing interests of Puget sound.
The strait lies between the mainland
of British Columbia and Queen Char
lotte island. and is 2S miles wide at
it's narrowest part.
The necessity for an early under
standing is realized by both countries.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-22
OBJECTS TO BURIAL
WHILE STILL ALIVE
Telegram Corrects Wrong Iden-
tification of Corpse

BELLINGHAM. Wash. April 21.-The
body of Fred Lockwood of Portland,
Ore, picked UP in the bay week ago,
was about to be buried today as that of
Jesse Talent of Mendoza, Wash. when
the coroner received telegram from
Talent ob1ecting to being buried while
still alive.
Further inquiry resulted in Identify
ing the corpse as that of Lockwood.
who had been visiting friends here in
March. and who disappeared. his friends
He is believed to have committed sui
eide.
The corpse was identified as that of
Talent by means of diary, which Tai
ent wires he lost three years ago Lock-
wood was but Is years old
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-22
HATPIN HER WEAPON
WHEN REFUSED DRINKS
Actress Stabs Cincinnati Hotel
Night Clerk and Wafchmau

CINCINNATI. April 21--Bonita lead
ing woman with the Wine. Woman
and Song company which went to
pieces here, was arrested in her room
at the Sinton hotel early this morning
after fight with the hotel clerk and
was locked up in a police cell.
Bonita was charged with disorderly
conduct. After languishing two~hours
in the cell she was released.
Later. when her case was called in
court, Bonita failed to appear. She had
gone to New York on an early train.
A fine of s5 and costs was assessed
against her and 1t was paid by her
attorney.
Previous to the arrest desperate
fight took place in an elevator of the
hostelry between the woman. who was
armed with a hatpin. and Night Clerk
William Hetlich Jr and Watchman
Adam Matz. Both Hetlich and Matz
were severely stabbed during the scuf-
f1e and physicians had to be called to
dress their wounds.
The trouble started when the woma n
tried to order drinks from the bar
after midnight.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-22
WOMAN CONFESSFS
HERSELF BIGAMISD
Peculiar Matrimonial Adven.
lures of Mrs. Edyth Lea
Chase johnson Revealed
Authoress, Believing Soldier
Husband Dead, Weds New
York Musician
[Seeeial Di.paieh 70 The CalIl

NEW YORK, April 21-Mrs. Edyth
Lea Chase Johnson. an authoress. now
living in California. daughter of a re-
tired captain in the United States army
and niece Of Preston Lea. once gov
ernor of Delaware, has confessed her.
self a bigamist. She was made de-
fendant in the supreme court in suit
brought by Prof. EnOs Johnson, q
musician. to have his marriage with
her annulled on the ground that when
it took place she was already the wife
of Captain Arthur w. Chase Of the
United States army.
Her extraordinary admission was
made through her counsel and by way
of mitigation it was set forth in thu
answer that Mrs. Chase Johnson waa
not mentally competent when tha
second marriage was contracted and
moreover. had long been of the belief
That her first husband was dead. This
peculiar complication was primarily
caused by the assignment OF Captain
Chase to the Philippines in 1904.
One day word came that he had been
killed. Not long afterward Mrs Chase
met Professor Johnson at a muSical
in a New York hotel an attachment
sprang up between them and in 1908
they were married. she believing her
self TO be a widow. But on another
day the soldier returned and, like an
other Enoch Arden. found his place
as husband had been taken Not long
after this situation arose Mrs. Chase
Johnson was sent to a hospital and
treated for mastOids, a growth behind
the ears THAT seldom fails to cause
mental arrangement.
She recovered, however. and added
another phase TO the remarkable story
only a few months ago by bringing
suit for divorce from Captain Chase.
alleging that he had placed her in a
sanitarium against her will. This ac
tion is still pending. and on top OF
1t comes that of Professor Johnson. so
that if both should succeed Mrs Chase
Johnson. instead of having two hus-
bands. viii have none
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-22
JUSTICE INVOKED
IN DRESS DISPUTE
Mrs. Newman Cohn Returns
Garment and Resists Suit
for Payment Of SlOO
Experts Testify as to Possibili-
ties of Gown Exhibited on
Person of Defendant

Such intricate, intimate and delicate
matters as the size and style of a
woman's corset, her girth as to bust
and hip and waist, as well as the car
dinal sin of tabulating a stout woman's
increasing avoirdupois, were discussed
in Justice Bernard Floods court yes
terday when the suit of T. Magnin &
Co. against Newman Cohn ct al came
up for hearing. The action. was to
recover 500, the price of a gown or
sdered by Mrs. Cohn in 1907, but re-
turned because it was too small in the
waist line.
Experts in the matter of feminine
apparel, from the modest dress maker
of two years experience "off and on
to the naughty head filter of Is years
continuous practice were put on the
stand to testify to the ultimate possi-
bilities of the fancy voile costume
introduced as exhibit A" upon the
rotund person of Mrs. Cohn. who al
legged that she had been promised a
fit for the opening of Nordica" and
on being disappointed returned the
lFOck Dy coIoreu girl and was
obliged to remain away from the con-
cert.
EXPERTS VIEW GOWN
The experts who viewed the triangu-
lar slit which extended from the waist
line of Mrs. Cohn up into the hollow
between her shoulder blades. exposing
an expanse of snowy and beribboned
lingerie, varied in their estimates as
to the stretching possibilities of the
materials. Mrs. Cohn herself was of
the opinion that to attempt to button
1t would be to tear it apart and New
man Cohn, the husband, who conducts
a millinery establishment in Oakland
and professed utter ignorance of all
things temporal or spiritual except the
style and fit of women's wearing ap-
parel," testified under oath, from per-
sonal experience, that he knew the
dress could not be buttoned
NOT FITS, BUT SPAsMs
do you agree to fit your customers
perfectly?" Rau. the filter, was asked.
we expect to give perfect fits" re-
piled Rau with dignity. To which an
expert for the defense shifted in a
stage whisper, 'Spasms, I should call
them
Attorney A. White argued for the
plaintiff and Frank Drury for the
Coins. The case finally was put over
until this morning when Miss We'll.
the manager of Magnin's, will testify
as to the possibilities of the dear
little gown a year and a half ago
when she viewed it upon the form of
Mrs Cohn and as it appeared in the
brand of corset she tnen wore.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-22
DENoUNCEs MooRE.s TACTICS

with all respect to the court" an
the rights of the people and the state
as far as | am able and I believe it
is the courts duty to insist that Mr..
Moore desist first when he has begun
these exchanges. Whenever he makes
such an argument as this TO the jury
I am going TO answer him If / go
10 Jail for IT."
Moore attempted to show by ques-
tioning Gallagher that there was a
clique in the Schmitz-Ruef board OF
supervisors composed of Supervisors
Furey. Wilson and Mamlock, and that
Gallagher never went to any super
visors outside of this clique with any
offer Of a bribe or to talk concerning
any bribery matter.
The cross examination will be con-
tinued this morning.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-22

the ethics of the profession" said
Heney. turning to the court.
Il don't admit that you know any
thing about the ethics of the profess
sion." retorted Moore.
Judge Lawlor had been vainly en-
deavoring to interrupt the exchange,
and finally made himself heard. He
warned the attorneys that he would
not tolerate such interruptions and
for a while the case went on sereneiy
Another wrangle between Moore and
Heney developed when Moore prefaced
some of his questions with statements
which Heney declared amounted to ar
guments Heney Interrupted and ad
vised Moore TO wait until the case
was finished and then 10 take all the
time he wanted to argue TO the jury.
There was short interchange of un-
complimentary remarks, which the
court broke short by advising both
attorneys to desist.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-22
DEFENSE TRIES
TO DISPROVF
BRIBF OFFER
calhoun Lawyers Attempt to
Refute Story of Tender
of Doodle Money
Work TO Impeach Witnesses,
and Gallagher UndergOes
Hard Cross Examination
DEVELOPMENTS YESTERDAY
IN TIE TRIAL OF CALHOUN

FORMER Supervisor James L. CAL
iaSher II turned over TO the
defense for cross examination
and IL subjected to GriIIing
by &. a. Moore for Calhoun.
The case. i'm it's present state. is
made 10 hinge upon the quex-
lion of whether Gallagher
made direct offer of bribe
10 Fred y. Nicholas prior 10
the time The money was paid.
Moore tries unSuccessfulIy TO
break down GaIIaGher's posi-
tive declaration that the brIbe
offer was made and makes evil
dent his intention of intro
ducing the records of all for
mer graft cases.
MOOre's methods Of cross exami-
nation precipitste several quar-
reiS with Assistant District At
torney Heney, and Moore is
warned by tho court that his
tactics are highly improper.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-22
MISSIONARY WORK WITH
THE INDIANS OF ALASKA
Large Sum to Be Spent for
Building at Sitka

PORTLAND. April 21.-The Woman's
North Pacific Presbyterian board of
missions convened here today, dele
gates from all over the northwest be-
ing in attendance. Mrs. w. S. Ladd.
president of the board, called the con-
vention to order. The secretary's re-
port shows that much work has been
done among the Indians of Alaska at
Sitka. where $4,000 is to be expended
for buildings during the coming year.
Considerable work has been done in
China and efforts will be made to ad-
vance the work of the board in that
country.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-22
Must Wait for Burns

James H. Bowling. former secretary
of the streetcar mems union came up
before Judge Daniel c. Deasy yester-
day afternoon to stand trial for GRIM
inal libel on the charge preferred
against him by Fremont Older. editor
of the Bulletin, but In the absence of
Special Agent William J. Burns, who
is in Washington under a federal court
subpoena to testify in the Benson brib-
cry trial, the case was continued until
the afternoon of May Z. Burns will
be the first witness examined. for his
testimony is necessary to prove the
publication of the affdavits in which
Older claims the libel exists.
Assistant District Attorney Louis
Ward appeared for the district attor-
ney's office yesterday and Matt ]. Sui
1ivan took charge of the case as special
counsel Former Judge Carroll Cook
and Edward F. Moran represented
Bowling.
Not only will Bowling's trial begin
May Z. but on that date the case of
Frank F. Davidson, charged with Grim
inal libel also, will be set for trial.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-22

= ON VISIT TO CANAL zoNE-charleston
s. c.. April 21.-secretary of War Dickinson
accompanied by General Bell and members of his
party. embarked on the naval yacht Mayfower
This afternoon for Colon. Secretary Dickinson
said that on his return he would stop at Ha-
vana He will spend about a month in the
canal zone, studying conditions there.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-22

BREEZE BLEW FATAL BLAsT-Paul Vim
cent paraiytc. was found by his wife dead in
at 140 Sanchez street yesterday morning. Death
Is believed to have been due to an accident. 1t
is thought that the wind blowing through an
open window in his bedroom extinguished the
fame. of lighted gas jet
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-22
AcousEp oF KILL

ACCUSED OF KILLING wIFE-Jenerson
City, No., April 21.-Governor Hadley today
honored the requisition of california's governor
for extradition of Floyd Carter. turf tout un-
der arrest in st. Louis and wanted u Sacra-
mento for the murder of his wife there last
January.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-09-29
CITY NEWS


Blooms soap at all grocers.
Hobbs will go on your bond
Smoke Moeller's Silver An cigar.
Best meat and sausage, Hauberts'
Chicken pie. Y. w. C. A., Thurs
day.
-seibert's Opera. Keokuk's best
cigar.
See Comato. the Sioux, a great
Indian picture at Dodges tonight
Reserve your seats for The Man
of the Hour" at the Grand tomorrow
night. Seats now selling.
A party of railroad officials were
in the city today, looking over the
books of the local Offices.
Place your membership with the
Commercial club. It is an c-ganiza-
ton worthy of your support.
Real estate men report consider
able activity in their line There is
a growing inquiry for city property.
Tom Thumb, the greatest chill
dren's picture ever made, will be
sEswn at Dodges next Friday nigh.
Don't let the children miss it.
H. M. Anschutz for high grade
work, in all branches of Photographic
art. Have pictures taken now before
holiday rush. Call and inspect our
work. 10 North Fourth.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-09-29
cry NEWS.
Insure vita B. B. Hobbs.

Insure vita B. B. Hobbs.
Fair visitors, for shoes, Ludwig's.
-Ewer's Grand Leader. best &c cigar.
Tom Thumb next Friday night at
Dodges. Children's night.
Use Wanda coffee, it's the best,
25c pound. Home Tea Co. Both
phones.
Seats now selling for THE Man
of the Hour which appears at the
Grand tomorrow night.
Next Friday night is children's
night at Dodges. Tom Thumb will be
there with all of his little brothers.
A well known business man this
week invested more of his cash in a
farm near Keokuk. He says Keokuk
looks good to him.
Three Reasons for Haste is new
picture at Dodges tonight.
Brush artists were busy painting
the exterior of the water power offices
at Third and johnson streets, start
ing their work this afternoon.
-Comato, the Sioux, is new Bio
graph Indian picture to be shown at
Dodges tonight. The picture is as
good as The Mended Lutte that was
shown some time ago.
james Ayres, the sailor boy who
Is visiting here spoke to the pupils OF
the grammar school yesterday morn
ing in regard to his trip tround the
world with the U. S. feet. The
talk was thoroughly enjoyed and
James proved to be good lecturer.
The T. P. & w. railway will run
special excursion to Keokuk on Thurs
day, October of the street fair. The
train will leave Bushnell at $40 a. n.
and arrive in Keokuk at 1913 a. m.
Returning the special will leave Keo-
kuk on the night of the 7th at $50
p. m.
Next Friday night is children's
night at Dodges.
You will have good excuse to
go to Dodges next Friday night. Bring
.he children.
The office of County Treasurer
Reimbold has been busy place the
past few days. Tomorrow is the last
day for paying tie second half of the
county tax After October LIST the PEN
atty attaches. If you have not settled
with the county treasurer it would be
a wise thing to do SO tomorrow.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-04-14

on the subjects selected for essays
by writing to the Department OF Az
riculture at Washington. ID. O.. to ths
A. and N. College. College station OF
to Col J. WI Allison. EMMA Texas
and stating clearly the subject upon
which Information Is wanted.
should like 20 see the boys and
girls from number Of the Braxos
county schools and from the Bryan
schools enter this contest al once,
There I. no reason why Braxos coun.
" boy or girl should not take first
prize. II you do not get prize the
information obtained from having writ.
ten the essay may be worth more 20
you than any OF the prizes. The abili.
~ to write and express correctly and
accurately what one knows has very
high educational value.
Anyone desiring further informa.
ton relative TO this contest. write or
phone me-
Respectfully.
7. W. Parker, County supt
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-04-14
MlNrER SPRINGS.

For some time past there has been
dearth OF news items In the CORE
spondents OF the Eagle. Let us hope
the, the long silence will be broken,
Win the long drouth. and that the re-
cent rains will infuse new life and
courage into our thoughts as Il has
into the vegetation and that we win
hear from the various communities.
All our farmers had their lands In
beautiful condition. aud now that the
rain has come there are many hun
dreds OF acres of corn. cotton and
other field crops responding to the
genial weather April Is bringing US.
Health of the community Is mod
erateiy good Mrs. WEIGH is now on
the sick list Mrs. Greed recovered
from an Illness of a few days. and
nearly every one able to participate
In the Easter egg hunt at the home
OF Mrs. c. A. Robinson. quite a large
party OF grown ups. as wen as little
children engaging in the hunt for the
big basket OF beautifully colored eggs
Secreted In the leaves on the hill side.
We found them all at last. and then
came the forming OF happS groups of
children exploiting and eating their
trophies. Our Easter egg hunt Is
great.
Mrs. W. L. Farquhar OF Hearne Is
here on visit to her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. J. b. Neeley Of this place.
Mr.. T. b. Robinson OF San Antonio
Is home again spending q few days
with his home people.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-04-14

FOR RENT-Fsve room cottage;
close In. See w. T. James. 1906
The new light globes no tips to
break. Sole agents. Cole Hardware
Co. 1ls