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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-05-12
President G1eets T;lluan.

Washington, May s.-Preslden5 Taft
tonight was entertained at banquet
rendered hin by the citiz ms of Wash
ington under the auspices Of the board
OF trade and the chamber of commerce,
More than 500 representative business
men Of the national capital were pres
ent and an array of prominent men in
public life we're present as guests.
While the president Was being intro
duced, Senator Tillman strobe into
the hall toward the president. The
latter greeted him and grasped hand
cordially, remarking: Hello, sena-
tor, what are you trying to pass your
self off for tonight?" Til,man laugh
ingly rejoined: "Oh, just drifted in
here to see how you would behave
yourself among the common people,"
This merry interchange provoked
much amusement among the guests.
President Taft made a Commute
speech, during which he declared that
he was strongly in favor OF retaining
the municipal form of government for
the District of Columbia, but that he
had not reached any conclusion as to
what he would recommend to Congress
about the real point of contention,
whether there shall be a governor or
three commissioners as at present.
The president declared himself un-
alterably opposed to the plan for suf-
frage in the district. When the preSi-
dent lett the hotel he invi ed Mr.. Ti''-
man to join him in the W"''. Fl use
aut omobile ard thu pres dent took the
South Carolina senator to lie i..-.> 3
home.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-05-12
Mrs. shuler ACQUITTED.

In the court of general sessions at
Crangehurg on Thursday the case of
Mrs. Fannie G. Shuler, charged with
the murder of her husband, Frank c..
Shuler, near Elloree. about two months
ago, was entered into. 1t Was thought
that this case would consume consider
able time, but it ended rather abrupt
ly. It developed from the testimony
of the States witness that Shuler had
expressed the wish and the hope, that
his wife would not be punished, as lie
did not believe she really intended to
kill him. When this fact was fully
established, the stated rested its case.
and the defense asked for an acquittal,
which was ordered by the court, they
rendering the verdict of not guilty
without leaving their seats. The re-
suit seems to be in harmony with pub
lie sentiment, and the verdict is gen.
orally approved.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-05-12
NO CLEMENCY
FoR TERAILKILL

Gov. Ansel has refused clemency to
Morgan Thrailkill, the white man ad-
vanced in life, who killed Benny Bur-
ton at Monetta in April. 1906. Thrail-
kill and his sou, Clarence, were con-
victed. The latter has served out his
time and was among those who ap-
peared before Gov. Ansel in making q
petition for the pardon Of the elder
Thrailkill.
The petition was indeed a strong
ore and was strongly presented. 1t Is
drawn up in elegant aud appealing
manner, and is signed by many Of the
responsible people Of Saiuda, Edge
field and other counties. The plea is
the advanced age of Thrailkill, his
former alleged God-fearing and up
right life, and his conduct as prison.
er. He is further said to be suffering
from a disease of the kidneys which
will shorten his life and make his SER
vices of little value to the State.
Gov. Ansel indorses on the petition:
after mature consideration of the
evidence in this case and the report Of
the Judge and solicitor tho petition for
pardon is refused"
Solicitor Zimmerman writes that ne
did not try the case, but, after reading
the testimony, II must decline to re-
commend pardon for petitioner. AS
I see it, the jury in this case could
have done nothing less than convict
the defendant. Ihave failed to dis
cover the slightest necessity which
the petitioner and his son, who was
convicted along with MIN for man
slaughter, brought about"
Judge p. @. Watts, who presided at
the trial, writes Gov. Ansel: 1.-The de-
fendant was convicted before NE at
SaluGa, S. c., of murder with recon-
mendation to mercy of the court. and
was sentenced to life imprisonment in
the State penitentiary. The verdict
of the jury in my opinion was proper
and if any mistake was made in IT,,
they were too merciful. From
what developed on the trial, I can not
recommend a pardon. 1.-THE State,
Sth.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-05-12
Confederate Tome Com plese.

Columbia, May Sat meeting
here yesterday afternoon the com.
mission charged with the duty OF
planning, erecting and furnishing the
Confederate So!diers' home, in this
city, finished its work and turned the
institution over to Corlmandant w
D. Starting complete. 1t is furnished
and provisioned and On Monday viii
receive its first occupants.
The law provides for the admission
Of not more than two veterans from
any one county. Many appiica on
are on file, but no action Or any o!
these has yet been made pablic. \
member Of the commission said tada;
that the iustitation could, if neces
sary, take care Of fifty or more veter
ans with comfort.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-05-12
a Biz Case Decided.

Columbia, May SIN an opinion
handed down today the supreme court
affirns the Judgment by Judge Hy-
States Fidelity and Guaranty company
in favor of the Greenville Carolina
Power Company on a bond for the
proper construction Of dam across Sa-
luda river by John F. Candy &Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-05-12
Earcisd.

On April 5th. at the home of the Of
ficiating minister, the Rev. w. D..
Quick, Mr.. Solomon F. Rowland aud
Miss Sallie Jane Cromer.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-05-12
He Killed His Fsther-Iu-Law.

West Point, May S.-Henry Beck, q
prominent young white man. this
morning shot and instantly killed b g
father-in-law, F. R. Taylor. He q OF
five times and each shot took off. ct.
It is not known what caused the diff
Guilty. Beck Immediately surrendt rec.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-05-12
Ealluan-McCartha.

Mr.. Jacob McCartha and Miss Sallie
Hallman were quietly married n Sum
ay afternoon by the Rev. ]. E. Steele.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-02
CALDWELL AND VERONA.

The Isabella Literary Club, or
Verona, will meet tomorrow instead of
today, as usual, at the home Of Mrs.
Horace Wilcox, when Mrs. j. L. h
son will be the assisting hostess.
Mr.. and Mrs. R s. Kessler and How
ard Kessler, of West Caldwell, are visit
Ing friends in Philadelphia.
Archibald Phillips, of Princeton Uni
versity, who conducted h services at
the Roseland Presbyterian Church on
Sunday, is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Hyer.
Miss Dorothy Gorham, of East Or
ange, is visiting DIR. and Mrs. j. c.
Conover, of Eagle Rock avenue, Rose
land.
Earle Van Ness and Henry Powell, of
Rutgers College, have been visiting at
the home of the former at West Cald-
well
The Caldwell Borough Council met
last night in the new rooms in the fire
house on Roseland avenue. Apart from
passing bills the fire committee was
instructed to finish the equipment and
have the apparatus installed in the
building. and the building code COM
mittee reported that it would be ready
with the new code at the e meeting.
The committee on lighting asked for a
light on Li1wood terrace, which was
granted. The request by the Board of
Health for 5000 was granted.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Pine
Brook Methodist Church will meet
Thursday afternoon at the home OF
Mrs. Aaron o. Kent.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Frazier and Miss
Edith Frazier, of Caldwell township,
have removed to Newark, where they
will reside permanently.
Grenville Mcneil, of Denville, is stop
ping with his sister, Mrs. George Mil
Ter. of West Caldwell.
The Woman's Club, of Roseland, will
meet tomorrow, on account of erection
day. The meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs. John Hyer at 8 o'clock.
The program will consist of essays on
Milton and readings from the. works
of that poet.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the
Caldwell Presbyterian Church held a
sociable in the lecture room last night.
The Grover House, Caldwell, closed
fer the season yesterday.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-02

missioner Eppstein was a non-partisan
one Republican leaders were in con-
ference with Democratic leaders in the
Third ward trying to have Eppstein
scratched. In two of the districts a
large Democratic vote is polled each
year, and 1t was figured that If the
Democrats supported Eppstein he
would get considerable assistance. AT
the primaries his name had been writ
ten in on the Democratic ballots and
this made him the candidate of the
party. It is thought many Of the
Democrats will scratch him.
Friends Of Frederick w. Garvin, law
partner Of Judge James B. Dill. who is
out to defeat Eppstein, and four auto
mobiles, including one Of Judge Dill's,
with P. ]. Clossick in charge, were
hustling around the a~ristocratic section
OF the city for voters. Commissioner
Robert Crater, U. Grant Channel,
former councilman from the Third
ward Of Orange, and other men of the
East Orange Board of Trade were
hustling for Mr.. Garvin and predicting
his election by an average vote of 2 to !
for Eppstein. Mr.. Eppstein was in evil
dence early, but did not remain long at
the various districts.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-02
GLEN RIDGE,
%BELLEVILLE
AND NUTLEY
DEMOCRATS HOPEFUL
IN WEST ORANGE FIGHT.
ShoenthaI, O'Connor and Nc
DOuOugh Running Strongly.

Jubilant claims on the part of the
Democratic poll watchers in West Or
ange would indicate hat Major Isaac
Shoenthal. Democratic nominee for sur
rogate; Frank A. OConnor, running for
the Office of Town tax collectors
Joseph McDonough, candidate for town
clerk, are running far in advance OF
their ticket, with prospects of an easy
victory. The watchers base their claims
on what is said to be an extraordinary
demand for pastors for those candi-
dates. O'Connor is opposed by Alfred
n. Pierson and 5McDonough by Alex
ander P. Pearson.
The Republican vote seems to be solid
on the remainder of the ticket, as far
as could be judged from the voting up
to noon. The Assembly and aldermanic
candidates are receiving in the main
straight tickets in all of the five wards.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-02
AILLBURN.
rRvINGToN
AND L r
ELECTION HAS
INTERESTING FEATURES.
Lively Contests for Town Coun-
Gil i'm Three Wards.

Election day In Nutley was h most
spirited in years. and q few surprises
are expected In each of the three wards.
In the First ward Matthew J. Gala
han, Democratic candidate for member
of he Town Council, has made an ener-
getic campaign, and will give Council
man Henry r. Banta, his Republican
opponent, a hard fight. In the Second
ward Arthur r. Carr, Republican can
didate for reelection on the council
manic board, has for opponent the
Democratic aspirant, Jean Dorch, who
has made a strong canvass, and has
every hope of defeating Carr, although
the ward Is strongly Republican.
In the Third ward the fight will be
equally as bitter between Ernest G.
Weischedel. the Republican candidate
for councilmanic honors, and his Dem
ocratic opponent, John H. Hawkins. In
the First ward another contest will be
that of John Jamison, the Democratic
candidate for constable for three years,
and his Republican opponent. Sabine
Ciardi. Jamison has many warm sup-
porters in both Republican and Dem
ranks. and is especially popular
the young voters of both par-
ties.
There is considerable talk also of cut
ting the Republican Assembly candi-
dates, also the surrogate on the Repub-
lican ticket.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-02
RUNNING !
FOR TWO OFFICES
ON SAME TICKET
South Orange Republican Named
by Democrats for Assessor
and Surveyor.

A. peculiar situation has arisen in
South Orange township, where . the
name of James r. Pettitt, the Repub-
lican who was beaten out at the pri-
maries for assessor, has been placed Oh
the Democratic ticket as an opponent
to. William G.. Miller, by whom he was
defeated. n also as candidate for
surveyor Of highways.
There were no Democrats candidataa
for local offices on primary day, and
In one or two cases Pettitt's name wa
voted by Democrats for assessor and
also for surveyor. Because he was ira
only one to receive votes for the NOM
nation, Township Clerk Edward "a
Arcularius had his name placed on the
ticket as a candidate for both Offices. y
Until yesterday Mr.. Pettitt was not
aware of the fact that his name wae
on any ticket. His Democratic friends
approached him and informed him that
his name was on the ticket for the ass
sessorship Inc he Immediately got
pastors printed and now expects to win
out with the Republican votes which
he received or primary day, together
with those of the Democrats. "
Pettitt declares he was not q candi-
date for surveyor Of highways and does
not approve of having his name on the
ticket for that office. =
Some of the Republicans In the town.
ships declare that becau5e of Pettitt.s
name being on the ticket twice he can
not be legally elected for either office.
Despite this fact, however, Mr.. Petit is
working hard for the assessorship. At
the primary he was defeated by Mr..
Miller by "a votes, or 28O to 20e. "a
The total vote in the township upsto
moo today was 1888. >
In the South Orange Village the noon
vote was: First district, 90; Second dis
trict, 81, and Third district, 80.
u
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-02
SHEET AND PILLOW CASE
PARTY SPEEDS HOURS

A Halloween sheet and pillow-case
party was rendered to Miss Loretta
McKiernan last evening at her home,
1853 North Centre street, Orange. Dane
ing and games were enjoyed. Piano
and vocal selections were rendered by
Miss Mollie Mcdonnell, Miss Helen
Bremen, Miss Ruth Bennett and Miss
Jennie Fischer. Prizes were won by
Miss Helen Bremen. Miss Jennie Fisch
er, Miss -McKiernan, Andrew Scott,
Arthur Murphy and William McKier-
nan. There were guests present from
the Oranges. Newark, Hoboken and
New York.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-02
CHOIR SINGER DEAD
AFTER LONG ILLNESS.

After a lingering illness, during
which he tried some time ago to end
his life by slashing his throat and
wrists with a table knife, Lewis S.
Hohmeyer died at his home, rs North
Maple avenue, East Orange, yesterday.
He was born in Bordeaux, France,
twenty-eight years ago, and came to
this country with his. parents when a
child. He was bass soloist in st.
Marks Church, West Orange, until six
months ago, when he was compelled
to resign because of i'll health.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-02
DECENTRALIZATION.
VOTERS SEEM
INDIFFERENT AT POLLS

A light vote was polled in Kearny
this morning, but the voters are expect
ed to come out in large numbers this
afternoon, as there are hot fights in
some of the wards. James J. Nagel,
Democrat. is opposing Harry v. AM
norman, Republican, for councilman in
the First ward, and John F. Riley,
and Robert Terrence, Repub-
lican, are the contestants in the Second
ward. William Greenfield. Democrat, is
opposing Mayor Louis M. Brock for the
mayoralty. Building Inspector Ralph
S. Young, Republican candidate for
county register of deeds, is expected to
poll a large vote.
Kearny Lodge 1850, B. P. o. E., will
hold a euchre party and dance al the
clubhouse. Thursday night, Novem-
Der 10.
Two hundred parcels of land were sold
yesterday afternoon by the Martin Act
Commission at the Kearny Town Hall.
Another sale will be held next Tuesday.
The Democratic Club of the First
ward Of Kearny held a meeting at head
quarters, los Johnston avenue, last
night.
H ia
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-02
SHOTGUN PULLED in
ROW OF QUARRY WORKERS

Bad blood between two men employed
in a quarry in Eagle Rock avenue,
West Orange, eliminated today in an
alleged attempt by one of the princi-
pals to shoot another.
Constable Frank Hackett arrested
Antonio Nimelli. Waterman at the
quarry or complaint of Basilio Gio-
vanni, one of the workmen, who says
Nimelli pulled a double -barreled shot
gun on him and chased him off the
reservation.
Giovanni fed until he met Hackett,
who returned with him and arrested
Nimelli. The latter was held by JUS
tice of the Peace Casparini for a hear
ing later.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-02
MOSAIC CLUB MEMBERS
PLEASANTLY ENTERTAINED.

An attractive program was given last
night at the home of the Rev. and Mrs
Charles T.. Walkley, of 26 Prospect
street, East Orange, when the Mosaic
Club of that city vas entertained. An
interesting paper on the early history
OF New Jersey was given by Arthur j.
Baldwin, of East Orange, and a musi-
cal program included vocal numbers by
Mr.. Parker, a member of the choir of
the Mum Avenue Presbyterian Church.
In the absence of the president, Leon
ard J.. Baldwin, the vice-president,
Mrs. Edward Q. Stanley, presided. Mrs.
Stanley asked all who We're not born in
New Jersey to rise, and only four per-
ions rose.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-02
WOMAN CANDIDATE IN
MONTCLAIR MAY WIN.

The election In Montclair today is
very quiet, and few votes were cast
during the forenoon, with the exception
of the fou districts of the First Ward,
where Mrs. Sophia Goodale Mills is rum
ming against Elmer H. Neff for member
of the Board of Education. The Up
per Montclair people, including the
members Of the Woman's Club, are ex-
erting themselves to get out the vote
for her. Upper Montclair, which IN
cludes all territory north of Watching
avenue, constitutes the first and second
districts of the First Ward. The other
we districts are south of Watching
avenue, in Montclair proper.
The Upper Montclair district is Mrs.
Mills's stronghold, and II she can keep
Neff's majority down in the third n
fourth districts she will probably be
elected. The wiseheads predict her
election by a good majority.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-02
DAY NURSERY SECRETARY
TO WE'D NOVEMBER II.

Among November weddings will be
that of Miss Nina Lynette Bissell.
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas j.
Bissell, of 100 Sussex avenue, East Or
ange. and John Montague Laying. Of
Newark, which will be solemnized on
Saturday afternoon, November 81, in
Trinity Episcopal Church, Newark.
The ceremony will be performed by
the rector, the Rev. Louis Shreve Os-
borne. The prospective bride is well
known in the Oranges and this city,
and is the secretary Of the Newark
Day Nursery.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-02
HAT TRIMMERS WILL
DISCUSS AGREEMENT.

Members of the United Hat Trimmers
Of Orange will again wrestle with the
agreement problem at a special meet
ing tomorrow night at 1880 o'clock In
Eagles HAIR Cone street.
The situation with regard to the fac
tories of F. Berg & Co., c. B. Rutan &
Co. and other firms which have not az
yet completely wound up the hating
trouble, will again be threshed out,
the principal question being in connec-
ton with the grant of checks to nom
union women.
The situation, however, is gradually
clearing up, and the indications Of q
complete resumption of work on Mon
day next in all the shops In the Orange
district are the brightest.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-02
HAS LIVED IS YEARS
in ANCIENT BLOOMFIELD.
William H. Swain, IA Years Old,
Still Hale and Hearty.

dent Of bloomfield, recently observed
the 74th anniversary OF his birthday IN
his home. "a Linden III MT Swain
has lived In Bloomfield for more than
sixy-f1ve years. He has a large circle
Of friends and has been In the leo busl-
ness for a long time. He II. Q member
of the First Baptist Church. MI.
SWANS family consists Of his W1fe. his
daughter, Mrs. George H Schroeder,
and three grandchildren, Miss Ethel
and Carleton and Marion Schroeder.
Mr.. Swain lie In excellent health.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-02
RVENGTON VOTE LIGHT
UNTIL WORKERS ARE FREE,

The voting in %Irvington up to noon
today was very light. This was at
tributed to the fact that most of the
Inhabitants were working. The hours
from 5 to Z o'clock tonight will, with
out doubt, show heavy voting. Both
parties in the First and Third wards
were working strenuously. The vote
registered to 1 O'Clock was as follows:
First ward. first district, 20; First ward,
second district, SO; Second ward, first
district, sc; Second ward, second dis
trict. So; Third ward, first district, 1873;
Third ward, second district, SO.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-02
WILBUR MARKWITH, OF
ORANGE, WEBS IN CHICAGO.

Wilbur Markwith. eldest son of Mrs.
Martha Markwith, of william street,
Orange, was married on Saturday in
Chicago to Miss Amy Allen, Of Chi
cago. Mr.. Markwith was well known
in Orange and was a member OF Or
ange Lodgel No. 1876, B. P. o. Elks.
With hiA bride he Is enjoying a
honeymoon "Trip through the West. Mr..
and Mrs. Mkrkwith are expected to re-
turn to Oral ge this winter.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-02
READ sTAR WANT ADS.
Y. M. c. A. DINNER TO BE
AN IMPORTANT EVENT.

The annual dinner of the Young Mems
Christian Association of the Oranges to-
morrow night at the building. Main
street, near Park street, promises to be
one of the most successful in the his
tory of that popular organization. Rich
ard Watson Glider, editor of the Cen
fury Magazine. will be the principal
speaker and will discuss "Mr. Cleveland
as a Citizen
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-02
Mis-. o,nrien Surprised.

A Halloween surprise party was ten
dered to Miss Dorothy O'Brien at her
home, ITO South Orange avenue. last
night. Among those present were the
Misses Clara and Elizabeth Mack, the
Misses Harriet and Agnes Laskosk, the
Misses Delaney, James Harris. Joseph
Newman, Joseph Tapple and Joseph
Preston, of South Orange, and guests
from Railway and Elizabeth.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-02
Lime and Timber Stolen.

Lime and Timber Stolen.
James Duncan. of As Leslie place,
reported to the police last night that
someone had stolen five barrels of lime
and a lot of timber from his home
some time within the past few days.
The police are investigating.
Tax Assessor and Mrs. James H
Mortland, of Isl Clinton emu west,
have returned from a three weeks trip
through Florida.
Carl Schwarz, secretary and treas
urer of the Gruhn & Schwarz Company,
has returned home from a three
months visit in Germany.
A teachers meeting of the First
Christian Church was held last night
at the home of Miss Bessie Day, of 43
Union avenue. o
A meeting will be held on Thursday
night in the First Christian Church to
organize and elect officers for the
branch mission school recently
launched in the hall of the West End
improvement Association.
A Halloween surprise party was
given last night by a number of friends
to Miss Adele Sonnenberg, daughter of
Mr.. n Mrs. Joseph ~Sonnenburg. of
Orange avenue. About thirty were
present.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-02

The Jacob Reuther Association, Of
Harrison. enjoyed a theatre party to
Waldmann's Theatre, Newark, last
night. About 100 persons tool in the
show, after which they returned to
Harrison and had supper at headquar-
tiers.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-02
IRVINGTON.
Scolded Boy Is Missing.

ScOlded Boy Is Missing.
Mrs. James Dean, of SO Speedway
avenue, reported to Chief of Police
Green today that her 16-year-old son,
Charles Dean. disappeared from his
home last Wednesday and has not been
seen since. He had been reprimanded
by her for some act of his and threat
ned at the time to leave his home.
The boy appears as if only about ~
years old. He wore a brown coat,
striped trousers and a blue shirt and
cap.