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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-26
BILL
GIVES POWER To
FIX VARIOUS RATES
Governors Measure Introduced
in Assembly by Pierce, of
Union County.
[From a STAFF Correspondent

TRENTON, Jan. 26.-Containing a
radical clause empowering the commits
sion to fix rates for gas, electricity and
transportation, the Governors bill for
a utilities commission was introduced
in the Assembly last night by Carlton
b. Pierce, of Union county.
Under the Pierce bill fifty citizens or
a municipal corporation may secure adj
Justment of rates, or at least an in
vestigation, by pe%titioning the commits
sion.
If three of the four commissioners
provided for vote to issue an order the
corporations under their jurisdiction
must obey or pay a penalty of 500 a
day during the period violation may
continue. The penalty need not worry
any one, because while the commission
may impose penalties, they may only
be recovered by a successful suit at
law. All orders issued are of no effect
until thirty days after service on the
corporations.
There is no mention in Pierce's bill of
the politics of the members of the COM
mission. The Governor, who is au-
thorized to select them 'by and with
the advice and consent of the Senate
may select -four Republicans or Social
lists, if he SO desires.
The Governor d~esignates which shall
be chairman of the commission. and he
shall receive $3.50 per zeal for a four
year term. The other three are named
for three, two Inc one years, respective
ly, and shall receive S. 900 each per
year. The successors of the three
named, besides the chairman, will be
appointed for a full term of four years.
A secretary. to receive 3d. 900 a year, is
provided for. The total expense of the
commission. including salaries, may not
exceed $500 Doc annually. S
Pierce submitted his bill to Governor
Fort before introducing 1T.
1t is more than a probability that
there win be no public utilities bill
passed this veal The Regular Repub-
lican party leaders don't believe the
Pierce bill or William P. Martins bill
will get through. Martins is very
much like the Hughes law of New
York State. He introduced it last
week and it went to the House judici-
airy committee, whittier Pierce's has
followed it.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-26
Philadelphia Man Says Wife De-
clares He Is Too CarnaI for
Her SensibiIities.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 26.-William
f. Mountain. the poet, is suing his wife,
Mrs. Valerie Mountain, of 725 East
Woodlawn avenue, Germantown, a
member of the Order of the Fifteen"
and a kindergarten teacher in the
Young Women's Christian Association
in Germantown, for divorce. Yester-
day. when Mountain brought suit in
Common Pleas Court No. 8 he averred:
"She has a delusion that 1 am an I'M
developed person, spiritually; that 1 am
carnal. She said she eommuned with
the other world. She said repeatedly
to me that her soul-mate was on an
other plane"
All of this Mr.. Mountain blames upon
the "Order of the Fifteen. of the Inner
Circle" of which Mrs. Mountain is a
member, and the leader of which is F..
Homer Curtiss, a fourth year medical
student at the University of Pennsyl-
vania. Mrs. Mountain and her friends
of the "Order of the Fifteen fastened
to declare yesterday that the order had
nothing to do with the divorce.
According to the testimony, Mrs.
Mountain was a native of Vienna and
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-26
GU|LLOT|NE DREW
MORBID CROWD At
PUBLIC EXECUTION
Second Execution Under New
French Law May Lead to
Holding Them in Private.

CARPENTRAS, France, Jan. 26.-
The second execution in France under
the revival Of the law of capital pun
ishment took place here today, and
although the scene was more orderly
thai that at Bethune January II they
were unpleasant and nay hasten par
liamentary action toward making fu-
ture executions private.
The g~uillotine was erected on a
square near the prison. 1t was cor
doned with soldiers, who blocked I'll
the streets, but the crowd demanded
that it be given a. chance to witness
the decapitation. Some people climbed
on ladders, from which they kept the
others informed of the details, while
the windows of the houses overlook
ing the square were damned.
The condemned, a man named Remy
Danvers, who had shot an aged farmer
and his wife, was first made aware of
his fate by the yells of the crowd. He
came out with livid face and staring
eyes. and it was necessary to make use
of force to get hin to the guillotine
and his head in position for the fall of
the blade.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-26
AURORks DANCE
TO MERRY STRAINS
IN MASKED GU|SE
Well-known German Singing So-
ciety Host at Ball at
Wevers's Colosseum.

One of the first of the masked dances
singing societies was that of the M. G.
Y. Aurora in the Colosseum last night.
and it was a signal success. The masks
were marked by originality. and many
of the costumes were pretty. Professor
Voss's orchestra kept the toes tingling
until an early hour this morning, and
there were big delegations Of sister So
cieties or hand to help the merriment
along.
The striking feature of the affair was
the tableau, "Vassar VS.. Jena, in which
these famous seats Of learning were
represented by handsomely oostumed
students of both sexes.
Credit is u to his committee of ar
r~angements: Frank Wetzel, chairman;
Frank Hentschel, secretary; Louis
Fruehinsfeid, treasurer; George Hagner,
Henry Wuertenberger, William Tallau,
Theodore Meyer, Ctottfried Krippendorf,
Louis zwiebel, John Zwiebel, Edward
Bauer, Robert Streuber, Louis Mark
hoff and Richard Stromp. William
Reiber was chairman of the reception
committee, and among those with him
were William Koch, Henry Falb, Joseph
Heck, John Noll, Jacob Stumpf, Edward
Braun, Charles Joss, Jacob Hole, Fred
erick Gassert, Charles Koch, Oscar
Friedrich, Joseph Schmelz, Oscar Thun,
Henry Schaedel, Charles F. Batter, F.
Albert Hahn, Conrad Throm, Joseph
Vester and Jacob Metz.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-26
Jealous of Astral SouLMate
Poet-Husband Seeks DfUorce

came to this country in 1893. Two years
later she became the wife of Mr.. Noun
tain, who is in the employ of the Penn
sylvania railroad. Mr.. and Mrs. Noun
tain have two children, Helen, aged 9
years, and Aurelia, aged 70. Mrs. Noun
tain deserted her husband, he says, on
October 10, 1906.
Mrs. Mountain denied that the Order
of the Fifteen had anything to do
with her leaving her husband. When
seen last night she laughed at the very
idea that she should have said thai she
was on a higher plane thar her hus-
band.
There is no truth in the matter at
ALL she said. Il have only been a
member of the Order of the Fifteen
for a year and nave been separated
from Mr.. Mountain for more than two
years. Besides / think him a very in
telligent man. He writes good poetry.
''There is a reason why I cannot live
with him. 1 shall never marry again
and I do not think that Mr.. Mountain
will. He comes here frequently to see
the children and can always do So"
Miss Harriet Brown. one of the foun-
ders of the "order of the Fifteen" in
this city. and herself a member of the
Timer Circle of the Order stoutly de-
Tended Mrs. Mountains actions.
"She is the alt of the EARTH" said
Miss Brown, when seen at her apart
ments at Twelfth and Spring Garden
streets. "She is so good. so true. She
has done no wrong and is not to be
blamed for what she does"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-26
Y. M. c. A. NOTES

Preparations for the swimming con-
test to be held tomorrow evening are
completed. At this contest an oppor-
tunity will be given the ladies to see
the swimming pool. The events will
consist of a special ffty-yard swim be-
tween Daniels and Smith, the worlds
champion swimmer, against the Young
Mems Christian Association champion.
In addition there will be the first meet
between the Montclair and local assoc
citation swimming teams, the events
consisting of %, so, 100 yards, diver
forms, and relay race. Saturday night
there will be two games of basketball
between Belleville and Newark Asso-
citation teams, to be followed by a
game between the Glen Ridge High
School versus Newark High School.
What to DO Till the Doctor Comes
is the topic of a lecture by DIR. Theo-
dore e. Bleick next Saturday night.
1t will be a practical talk on
helps, first aid to the injured, etc. DR..
Bleick will illustrate his remarks with
a lfe-sized manikia.
The singing evangelists, Ward and
Roberts, will be the attraction at the
mems meeting in Wallace Hall Sunday
dlteTHOOH. lHey Will speak at several
monday shop meetings and also from
an automobile from a number of thor
oughfares.
Tonight at s O'clock a rehearsal for
the chorus for the Young Mems Chris
tian Association minstrels will be held.
Rehearsals indicate that the perform
ance to be given on March 5 will be
bigger and better than the success
achieved last
"A Fight Against Odds" is the topic
of a talk TO be given at the Moral
Muscle League meeting at 4:15 next
Friday by DR.. Lloyd B.. Wright, boys
secretary of the Montclair Y. M. c. A.
Friday night a members sociable for
all members of the boys department
will be held.
An observation party will be conduct
ed for older members of the boys de-
partment to Niagara Falls during the
Easter vacation. A lecture entertain
ment on Niagara Falls for the parents
and members will be given In Wallace
Hall on February 26, illustrated by
stereopticon views and motion pic
lures.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-26
FIDELITY WINS APPEAL
FOR STOCK EXEMPTION.
Tax Board Practically Admits
Justice of Its Contention.

The outcome of the hearing of the
Fidelity Trust Company before the
County Tax Board late yesterday after
noon in its appeal from an assessment
of 50, 249.40 on the 1.50o shares of stock
of the Union National Bank, held by
it, was hat Secretary James A. Mungle
was instructed to go yer the books of
the company with its clerks, and if it
is found nat the amount is correct the
exemption will be allowed under last
years decision of the Supreme Court
The took had already beer figured in
the capital and surplus, and the con
tention was that it had been already
assessed.
In the statement presented the as
sets of the company were placed at So
2I7, 900, and with the exemptions
claimed there was an assessable value
of $4,000, making a tax bill of 81. 1893
While the company vas willing to pay
this ii objected to the additional bill
of $2,249.40 on the 1,500 shares.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-26
BALL OF BARTENDERS
Is MERRY SUCCESS.
Maskers Dance and ReyeI at Big
Reception and Dance.

Dispensers of liquid refreshments and
a big crowd of their friends spent sew
eral jolly hours at the seventh an
nual masked dance of the B~artenders'
Union, Local No. 131, in the Kruger
Auditorium, last night.
The maskers were of y~ariegated cos
tune, and there were SO many of them
that Floor Manager Charles Quinn and
his assistants, Leo Singer, William
Mockler and Maynard Cook, were kept
busy trying to make room for the
dancers.
The committee in charge of the ar
rangements was made up of:
Joseph Rose, chairman; Leo Singer,
Charles Quinn. Frank Scholl, J. j. Cor
coran, August Meister, Charles Writ.
B. Buehler, George Carols, George
Scribe, r. Law, George sMcKeshine,
Tony Cupesto, Harry Bonda, A. Sim
kins, George Graves, Eugene Bromm.
Samuel Allison. Richard Schmit, Will
lam Miller, Thomas Coffey, James
Dunn. William Mockler, George
Schreck, William Ashurst, Isaac Davis,
James Lyons, S. NJ. Harrington and
Tennebaum,
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-26
\ Washington Society

WASHINGTON. Jan. 26.-The Vice
President and Mrs, Fairbanks enter
tanned at dinner last night for the
French Ambassador and Nine. JUS
serand. They will give a dinner to-
night for the Vice-President-elect and
Mrs. James S. Sherman.
The Assistant Secretary of the Navy
and Mrs. Satterlee returned to Wash
ington yesterday afternoon from New
York, where they went to remain over
Sunday.
The Assistant Secretary of State and
Mrs. Bacon had a number of young
peopla dining with them last night.
Rear Admiral and Mrs. Converse
have announced the engagement of
their daughter, Shelby. to Huntington
Wolcott Jackson.
Representative and Mrs. Nicholas
Longworth will entertain Earl and
Lady Granard, who viii arrive here
from New York.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-26
SAYS CITY HOME TEACHERS
ARE NOT PAID ENOUGH.
Trustee Louis v. ArOnsOn Asks
Increase.

Trustee Louis V. Aronson asserted at
a session of the City Home Trustees
last night that teachers in the insti-
tuition are underpaid. He said this after
a letter was read from Miss Mary S.
Clark, parole officer, asking an increase
from $50 to $75 a month. DIR. Mitchell
moved that no salary of teachers be
increased this year Mr.. Aronson said
the City Home teachers are paid only
$33 a month, IL less than the lowest
salary a Newark public school teacher
gets, and he declared that the home
lost its best teachers because of the
small pay. He o hat each teacher
be paid $40 a month. His motion was
not adopted.
After it was voted that Superin-
tendent Theo. Heller give each trustee
a copy of the payroll of the home,
his committee was appointed by
Mayor Haussling to investigate the sal
airy question and report: DR.. Mitchell
and Messrs. Goertz. Aronson, Kroehl
and Seeker. The Bakers Union sent a
protest against the employment of non-
union bakers at the home, and it was
notified that the bakers there are pro-
tected by civil service rules.
1t was resolved that employees of the
home off duty without permission shall
not be paid for the time lost and when
any are Off duty by permission the
time lost shall be deducted from the
weeks vacation each year. The reso-
luton was opposed by some trustees
and was passed.
The annual gymnastic exhibit of the
boys of the home will be held Febru-
airy 8. Rabbi Silberfeld was appointed
spiritual adviser for Jewish boys in the
institution.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-26
NEWARK GETS $4,000
FOR LINCOLN FESTIVAL.
Senator Osborne Gets Immediate
Action on Appropriation Bill.
Especial to the Evening Start

TRENTON, Jan. 26.-By a bill passed
under suspended rules of the Senate
last night Newark will be authorized to
spend $4,000, jointly with the G. A. R.,
for the celebration of the one hundredth
anniversary of the birth of Abraham
Lincoln.
Senator Harry V. Osborne, of Essex,
from which county the bill came, said
that he was strongly in favor of the
bill, as any financial burden would be
shouldered by the cities voting to make
the appropriation and, therefore, would
be no expense to the State. He added
thai Re wished the measure to pass at
once, as the time was short in which
to make preparations for the event.
Senator Frelinghuysen, the majority
leader, also asked for it's immediate
passage. On a unanimous vote the bill
was sent at once to the Governor for
signature.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-26
BRITT GIVS PINK
TEAS in LONDON.

LONDON, Jan. 26.-Jimmy Britt is but
ting into English society. The Beau
Bruamel native son has set q new fashion
among the craft of prize ring artists.
Every afternoon at Wepbely, where
Birthday aralis tilt With johnny Summers. he
a pink tea to his English admirers.
But he will go this one better the Sunday
before the fight.
A ladies' day attraction is the scheme.
No gentleman will be admitted unless ac-
companied by a lady. James Edward will
cavort about for a couple of hours through
his indoor stunts. and will then act as
host at a big dinner to his guests. He
has made all arrangements for a band and
vaudeville talent as side attractions.
standpoint Of gaining popularity. His ad-
mirers have tripled since he inaugurated
the teas. Whether they go out to see
Jimmy or to get Ia on the feed the native
son has been unable to determine.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-26
MRS. GUSTAV w. R0ERER.

Mrs. Gustav w. Roeber, the wife of
the former assemblyman, died in her
home. 143 South Sixth street, yester-
day, and the services will be held there
tomorrow night. Interment will take
place in Woodland Cemetery at the
convenience of the family on the fol-
lowing morning. Mrs. Roeber, whose
maiden name was Ida May. Lovejoy,
was head nurse in the German Hos
pital for some time, and had en-
deared herself to a large circle of rela-
tives and friends. She was 81 years
old. Heart disease was the cause of
her death.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-26
FORT APPOINTMENTS
CONFIRMED BY SENATE.
All Except Freeman Woodbridge,
Manager of State R%efOrmatOry.
IFrom a Staff Correspondent


TRENTON, Jan. 26.-All the appoint
ments which Governor Fort made, ex-
cepting that of Freeman Woodbridge,
OF New Brunswick, to be a member OF
the board of managers of the State Re-
formatory, were confirmed by the Sen
ate in executive session last night.
Woodbridge's name was no reported by
h judiciary committee, to which all
of the Governors appointments were
referred.
Frank H. Sommer was confirmed as
railroad commissioner.
Other appointments confirmed were:
Supreme Court Justice-Charles G.
Garrison, of Camden, reappointed;
judges of the Court of Errors and APP
peals, George r. Gray, of Newark, re-
appointed.
Attorney-G General = Edmund Wilson,
of Red Bank, vice Robert H. McCarrer,
resigned.
State Auditor of ACCOMPLISHMENT
e. Drake, of Mercer, reappointed.
Commissioner of Charities and Cor
rection-Dr. George B. Wight, Mercer.
Board of Managers New Jersey
Sanatorium for tuberculosis Diseases
DR.. Frederick A. Wild, of Somerset, to
succeed John H. Moore, resigned; DIR.
Henry H.. Brinkerhoff, of Hudson, sue
ceeding Rudolph Rabe, resigned.
Member of the State Board of For
estry-Edward B. Voorhees,, of Middle
sex, reappointed.
Member of State Board of Health
William H. Chew, of Salem, reap
pointed.
Member of the Board of Managers,
New Jersey ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS D.
Duffield, of Essex, reappointed.
Members of the Board of Trustees for
the State Home for Boys-Frederick M.
Lockwood, of Hudson, and John CURE,
of Monmouth, both reappointed.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-26
GEORGE ~SUENDERHAFT.

F~AIRVILLE, Jan. 26.-George Suen-
derhaft. 81 years old, formerly CT
Newark, died at his home near
here from pneumonia. Besides a
widow, he leaves the following chill
dren: Henry, James and Mrs. C. A.
Kennedy, of this vicinity; Mrs. George
Dingler and George H. Suenderhaft, of
Newark; Mrs. H. B. Adams, of East
Orange; Mrs. William Reardon, of
Belleville, and Thomas Suenderhaft. of
Pittston, Pa. Funeral from his late
residence on Wednesday.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-26
NEW PAVING.

ATLANTIC CITY. Jan. 26-Blocks OF
newly paved streets in Chelsea nay be
ripped up as a result OF discoveries
made by City Engineer Rightmire when
he paid an unexpected visit to the
scene of operations. Engineer Right
mire, who assumed office two weeks
go, was advised by anonymous cor
respondents TO investigate the manner
in which paving contracts were being
executed. Hastening to Chelsea, he
condemned the new paving on sight
and put new inspectors to work
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-26
MARGARET KEHoE BURIED.

The funeral of Miss Margaret Kehoe.
daughter of the late Peter and Catha-
rine Kehoe, who died of paralysis on
Saturday, at her home, 1856 Morris ave-
nue., took place this morning at 8
O'clock, to st. Joseph's Church, where
a high mass of requiem was sung. The
interment was made in the Cemetery of
the Holy Sepulchre.
Three sisters, Mrs. Richard T. Cronin,
Misses Bee and Mary Kehoe, and one
brother, Owen Kehoe, survive her.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-26
MURMAK JURY DISAGREES.

After a elaboration of nearly six
hours the jury that heard the trial of
Stanislaus Murmak in the Court of
Quarter Sessions on a charge of shoot
ing Patrolman Frank Opel, of the
Third Precinct, disagreed at $3.50
o'clock last night and was discharged.
The policeman was hot down while
searching Murmak for carrying con-
cealed
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-26
IT DISAPPEARS, IT'S ECZEMA
How to Tell Whether n Skin Affection
Is nm Inherited Blood Disease or Not.

Sometimes it is hard to determine
whether a skin affection is a sign Of
a blood disorder or simply a form of
eczema. Even physicians are often
puzzled in their diagnosis. The best
way for n one afflicted is to go to
Petty's Pharmacy, C. B. Smiths, or
any good druggist who handles pure
drugs and obtain so cents worth of
poslam. Apply this, and If the itching
stops at once and the trouble is cured
In a few days it may be set down as
having been eczema, as this Is the way
poslam acts in the worst cases of &C.
zema, and in curing acne, herpes,
%blotches, letter, piles, salt rheum, rash,
barber's and other forms of itch, scaly
scalp, and all surface skin affections.
Those who will write to the Emer-
gency Laboratories, No. 80 West Twen-
ty-fifth Street, New York, can secure,
by mail, free of charge. a supply suff1-
cient to cure a small eczema surface or
clear a complexion overnight and re-
move pimples in twenty-four hours.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-26

OBITUARY.
MRS. ELISE KoELLNER's FUNERAL.

The funeral of Mrs. Elise Koellner,
who died on Sunday at her home, 70
West street, will be held tomorrow.
Services will be conducted in the First
German Presbyterian Church, and in
torment will be made in Woodland
Cemetery.
Mrs. koellner was IS years old, and
was the widow of Louis Koellner. She
is survived by a daughter.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-26
INSANE WOMAN AT LARGE.

HURFFVILLE, Jan. ga woman,
who is supposed to have escaped from
an insane asylum, has been terrorizing
the women and children in this neigh
borhood for the past few nights. She
thumps loudly on the doors after resi-
dents have gone to bed and makes all
kinds of threats if not admitted to the
home.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-26
HARMONIC MASK DANCE.

Arrangements for the coming masked
dance OF the M. @. v. Harmonic in
Wevers's Colosseum have been COM
pleted and the committee in charge
put the finishing touches on it at a
meeting last night. under julius Wuest-
hoff. Several new members were EN-
rolled at the society's session, includ-
ing Henry Bub. Edward Wasserbach
and Edward Chess.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-26
HIGHLANDERS WANT REMENTER,

Butch, Rementer, Of Philadelphia, who
has been playing. in the Tri-State League,
may catch for the New York Americans
next season. Rementer has received a let
ter from President Frank Farrell, of the
New York Club, asking him for his terms,
and the reply which Butch will send is
eXpected 70 be satisfactory.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-26

Mrs. Denham-Do you think tina I
shall be a good-looking old woman?
Denham-I don't know why you should
expect any such radical change.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-26
This Hit! To So Lace Curtains
Third Floor. No rlaIl or Tel. Orders

A hit It is-wenaeH are buying TIVE, four, six
pairs. By our usual alertness we secured from y
one OF the largest manufacturers, prior to his |
stock-taking, high class Scotch lace curtains, cable r a 1 n
and Brussels net, edges reinforced, insuring good
wear; SO to 81 inches wide, 3 to 81 yards long; curtains for
parlor, library, bedroom and dining-room; big selection novelty
patterns; also copies of Renaissance lace, Brussels and Irish Point; 6 to rs
pairs OF a pattern; white or ecru; while about 500 pairs last, and they
will not last much longer (o mail or phone orders), at 80.