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The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-15
CHARGES ENEMIES
FIRED STORE WITH
INTERNAL MACHINE
Sapienza Declares Refusal to
Pay $500 Blackmail Led
to Outrage.

That the FIRE which badly damaged
his store building and dwelling at s9s
South Orange avenue early today was
caused by an Internal machine, left by
enemies who have been demanding
money from him for the last month, is
the contention of James Sapienza-
S~apienza showed a number. of black
ened springs and wheels, whi-.l resem-
bles nothing SO much as the works OF
a clock, and said he found them in the
basement Of the ~half-burned structure
today. He declared further that In the
last month he has received three let
ters demanding $500 and threatening
the destruction of his property or death
for himself If he refused. The last Of
these letters came a week ago. S~apienza
says he showed them all to Chief or
Police Corbitt. He is convinced that
the machine was set for an hour OF the
early morning when 1t was known he
would be away, and that the fire was
ignited at that time by the clock-work
machine.
f1fe01en W1o uSWticu LIZ
2:30 a. m. today are convinced also
that the blaze was OF incendiary origin,
aud i conjunction with the police are
making a rigid investigation. Captain
Hughes, of Engine Company q. who.
with his squad. was the first to arrive
after the alarm was turned In. found
the flames had already gained great
Roadway. An examination showed h a
they had started in the cellar of the
structure, forty feot from The furnace
There had been no fire in the furnace.
The building at 1913 South Orange
avenue is a story and a half frame
structure. The front of it is occupied
by James Sapienza with his hoe store,
and Frederick Shelfus with a barber
shop. Shelfus and an employee have
their living apartments In the rear OF
the barber shop, and Sapienza occupies
apartments In the rear OF his store
with three brothers and his sister-in-
law. Strangely enough no members Of
| either the Sapienza or the Shelfus house
holds were at home when the fire wal
| discovered. Sapienza said all OF hi
people were visiting relatives in Hack
ensack. The damage to the building J
estimated at from $1,000 to $500.
Chief of Police Corbitt says he has
no remembrance of Sapienza or any
| Black Hand letters that h latter
says he showed him.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-15
DELEGATES HOME
FROM LITTLE ROCK
CITIES CONGRESS
Newarkers We're HOnOred by
Convention and Had Pleas \
ant Trip to South.

Several members Of the Newark
party that attended the conventions of
the American Society for Municipal
Improvement at Little Rock, Ark, as
delegates. arrived home today. They
were Mayor Jacob Haussling, Commits
sioners Arthur c.. Denman and Ira
Budd, Of the Board of Works: City En-
gineer Morris R.. Sherrerd and Engineer
William A. Howell, of the department
of streets. Sewer Engineer Edward s.
Rankin, County Engineer James Owen,
James A. Hallock and Mr.. Merenether,
of Montclair, did not return today.
The party left Newark a week ago
last Saturday and arrived in Little
Rock on Monday. The convention
opened Tuesday morning with Engineer
Owen, the president. in the chair. Many
cities were represented. Important
papers were read and discussed. En-
gineer Rankin read a paper IN Sewer
Inverts,' and Engineer Howell one on
advantages and Disadvantages of the
Alley System in Large Citiess' The
Newarkers were taken to the theatre
at night, and Engineer Sherrerd was
selected as one Of the referees to go on
the stage and watch a cabinet trick
The Newark delegates were honored
by the convention. Engineer Howell
was made chairman OF the nominating
COMMITTEES, Commissioner Denman
chairman of the finance committee, and
Engineer Rankin was reelected treas
urer.
The Board of Trade. of Little Rock
gave the. delegates a reception and col
laticr Thursday.
The Newark party and other dele
gates visited Hot Springs and were en-
tertained by the Ohio and Kentucky
clubs. Friday afternoon the Newark
ers went to Memphis. were received by
the Board Of Trade and shown the
largest cotton press in the Southern
States. Saturday morning the party
arrived in Chattanooga, and vas taken
to the top of Missionary Ridge. where
there is a regiment of regular calvary
in command of Colonel James Parker,
of Newark. The journey home began
Saturday afternoon.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-15
HOWELL'S GRAND CHILDREN
TO SHARE IN HIS ESTATE.
Judge Davis Allows Them to
Participate in Distribution.

Decision was announced by Judge
Davis. in the Orphans Court, today on
the recent application for an order of
distribution of part of the estate left
by Theodore P. Howell, the wealthy
manufacturer. who died Deem
Der 80, 1878. There have been several
previous distributions of the estate.
the total value of which was $100,0 00.
but the amount involved in the appli-
cation decided is $S9. 400.
1t was made by j. Bayard Kirkpat-
rick on behalf of two children of the
late Isabel H. Leech, a daughter of
Theodore P. Howell. They are Harry
s, Leech and David c. Leech, jr, who
live in New York, and the court decided
that, according to the terms of the
will, as previously construed In the
Court Of Chancery, they are to share
alike in the distribution in dispute.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-15
MCGOWAN CALLS CAUCUS OF
DEMOCRATIC COUNCILMEN.
Members to Meet Tomorrow
Myth to Select Leaders.

Alderman Michael j. MCGOWAN, jr.,
Democratic floor leader in the Com
mon Council of 1909, has called a eau
Gus Of the Democratic minority menu
bers of the 1910 Council to be held in
the City Hall tomorrow night. The
purpose is to talk over candidates for
leader and president. 1t Is expected
that Mr.. MCGOWAN viii be reelected to
the place unanimously.
When the Council organized at the
beginning of this year a Republican
president was elected, although the
number of Democratic n Republican
members was equal. The vote Of Al
derman Patrick j. Dolan, of the
Twelfth ward. turned the tide in favor
of the Republicans.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-15
BROWNS IN BAY As
FRIEND RISKS LIFE
DEFECT RESCUE
William F. Rogers Falls from
Launch and Boy Fails in At
tempt to Save Him.

Search is being made in Newark Bay
today for the body of William F.
Rogers. Of 113 Arlington street. who
was drowned off a motor launch yes
terday afternoon while returning from
a fishing trip.
Sixteen-year-old Arthur Schneider,
the youngest member OF the party of
fifteen. who made the trip al guests
of Rogers. risked his life in an effort
TO save his friend, but to no avail. as
Rogers's body did not come to the sur
face after he struck the water.
The launch, homeward bound. had
just passed the Bergen Point Light
house, when Rogers was seen to throw
up his hands and fall backwards into
the water. Schneider. who was seated
toward the bow of the launch, did not
know of the accident until he heard the
cries of his companions. Without wait
ing to remove any of his clothes. he
jumped overheard and made for a swirl
of bubbles marking the spot where
Rogers had gone down. He swan
around the spot and dived repeatedly
until exhausted, but could find no trace
of his compa MON.
Rogers's body did not come to the
surface, and he made no outcry, his
companions say. He could not swim.
Schneider, who risked his life in the
attempt to save Rogers, already has
one rescue to his credit. Two years
ago he pulled 12-year-old Henry Roub
from the Passafc river as he was going
down for the last time.
The drowned man was 81 years of
age, and was employed as a clerk by
George ]. Busch, a jeweler, at Spring
field avenue and High street. He was
a member of Company I. First Regf-
ment, New Jersey National Guard, and
popular among the members. Since
the death of his mother he had made
his home with his aunt. Mrs. Alonzo
Sturgess, at 113 Arlington street.
On October IA Rogers's sister Flor
ence was married to William Victor,
head of a Pittsburg physical culture
school. lust a month after her we'd
ding she received a message telling of
her brothers death. Rogers's father,
who lives in Boston, was notified to-
day.
y On becoming OF age in September
Rogers inherited 81. 800 from his moth
er's estate. Part of this he had planned
to expend in buying the launch from
which he was drowned yesterday.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-15
BIG LINER ASHORE AT JAPAN;
FREIGHTERS HIT BY STORM.

YOKOHAMA, Japan, Nov. 1.-THE
Norwegian steamer SelJa, from Port
land, Ore, for Hong Kong, is ashore
at Kuro Island to the south of Osumi
Province. Her engine room has filled
with water. The Selja is a f~reighter.
HAMBURG, Nov. 15.-The German
steamer Illyria, from Philadelphia. and
the German steamer Numantic. from
Baltimore, arrived today after stormy
passages. Both freighters We're dam
aged.
CUxHAvEN, Germany, Nov. 15.-
The British tramp steamer Adansi
stranded today on the Island of Bait
rum. forty-ive miles west from here.
Sever tugs have gone from this place
to her assistance.
The steamer was bound from Calabar.
West Africa, for Hamburg.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-15
GIRLS ANKLES BROKEN
UNDER WHEEL OF WAGON.
.ChiId's Fall During Ride Causes
Serious Injury.

Eleven-year-old Maria Dygert. of 1855
New Jersey Railroad avenue. is at ST.
James's Hospital with her ankles
broken as a result of being run over by
the produce Wagon of William Fletcher,
176 New Jersey Railroad venue
The little girl was riding on the rear
of the wagon today when she fell off
and a rear wheel passed over both
legs. Her screams caused the driver
to look back, and when he saw the
little girl lying In the street he jumped
from his wagon n ran to her assist
She was removed to st. James's
Hospital in the Third Precinct ambu-
lance.
AT the hospital it was said the child
suffered intense agony. The great toe
on the left foot is also crushed. 1t will
not be necessary to amputate.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-15
INDICT WARRINER FOR
BIG FOUR SHORTAGE.
Grand Jury Charges Him With
Embezzlement.

CINCINNATI, O., Nov. 1a-An in
dictment was returned by the grand
jury this afternoon against Charles L.
Warriner. former local treasurer of the
Big -Four railroad, charging him with
embezzlement and grand larceny.
Warmer was arrested ten days ago,
charged with the embezzlement of only
$4,000, but subsequent official state
ments have placed the shortage at s643, :
900.
Mrs. Jeanette Stewart, or Mrs. Ford.
as she is also known, was summoned.
She said last week she would appear be-
fore the grand jury on her motion if a
summons was not issued for her.
She limited at sensational disclosures
involving a prominent man of Chicago.
formerly in the employ of the Big -Four
railroad.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-15
SMITH, OLDEST
UNION HALTER, DIES.
Had Lived Here for the Past
Sixty Years..

Robert Bruce Smith, Sc years old,
said to have been the Oldest union
halter in New Jersey, died at his home.
96 Livingston street, today after a long
illness.
Mr.. Smith was born in Orange, but
had lived in Newark for the past sixty
years. He is survived by a son. Louis
W. Smith; two brothers, Samuel Smith,
of Hilton. and Alonzo Smith, of SPRING
field, and a sister, Mrs. Louise Cole
man, of Newark.
Funeral services will be held at the
Livingston street house Wednesday at
. p. n. They win be conducted by the
Rev. H. c. Harmon, of the West Pres
byterian Church.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-15
COMPANY DEFEATS
WOMAN'S DAMAGE SUIT.

A verdict for the defense. the Public
Service Railway Company, was direct
ed by Judge Heisley in the Circuit
Court today, at the close of the second
trial Of Miss Anna NJ. Bakers action
for $1,000 damages.
Miss Baker is a dressmaker. of So
Lincoln avenue. Orange. and on March
10, 1901, had the base of her skull frac-
tured while alighting from a trolley car
in Day street, Orange. At the first
trial she received a verdict of $500.
which was appealed.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-15
MEN WHO PLEAD
GUILTY HELD FOR SENTENCE.
Judge Ten Eyck Will Fix Pun
iShment Next Week.

Three pleas of guilty were made by
defndants in the Court of Quarter Ses-
sions before Judge Ten Eyck today,
and the pleaders were remanded for
sentence next Monday.
They are Thomas Doyle, accused of
stealing a horse and wagon and har-
ness. October 20, from James w. Per-
kins; Charles Schwahl, larceny of
twelve dozen saw sets and razor strops,
valued at s102, from the Havell Manu-
featuring Company, and Henry Stone,
a negro. charged with receiving two
bicycles and one tricycle.. valued at s25,
from J.. G. Trusdell Moore, of Orange.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-15
EX-SENATOR PLATT TOO
WEAK TO APPEAR IN COURT.

NEW YORK, Nov. 15.-Mae C. Wood,
indicted on charges of forgery and
perjury in connection with the trial
some months ago of her suit against
ex-senator Thomas C. Platt, whom she
alleged she had married, did not APP
pear when the case against her was
called here today. On request of the
prosecution the case was marked off
the calendar.
Assistant District-Attorney Garvan
said that it was doubtful If Miss Wood
was ever tried. owing to the feeble con-
dition of ex-senator Plat, who is the
chief witness against her.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-15

Arrested on complaint of Emma
Rosenagel, who charged him with the
theft of $3.50, but who relented on re-
ceiving a large part of the money back
and asked to withdraw the charge,
Henry Luhrs, AZ years old, was today
a~rraigned in the First Criminal Court
and paroled to await the action OF the
grand jury. Luhrs was arrested by
Sergeants Ryan and Farrell, of the de-
tective bureau.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-15
FEAR MAN, HURT BY FALL,
HAS FRACTURED SKULL.
Charles Schultz in Serious Con-
ditiOn in City Hospital.

Charles Schultz, "A years old, of Col
lege place. is in a serious condition in
the City Hospital as a result of injuries
sustained in 81 fall from a barn today.
The physicians at the hospital e that
he has a fractured skull. and he may
also have sustained internal injuries.
Schultz, who is employed by Linde-
mar and Company. o dealers. at 81
West street. was at work in the hay
loft, and, in hosting a bale of hay,
slipped and fell through the hatch, land
ing on the floor below on his head. He
was picked up by fellow workmen. who
summoned the City Hospital ambu-
lance.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-15
STRUCK BY DRILL ENGINE.

Bartholomew Russo. 80 years old. OF
rs Seventh venue. was struck by a
drill engine on the Erie railroad cross
ing at Fourth venue today and slight
ly bruised about the back. He was
taken to- the City Hospital.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-15
ToMoRRow'S COURT CALL.

This is the call in the Supreme Court
circuit before Judge Adams for tomor-
row: Nos. %. 81. 1os, 70. IS. SO, 90. us.
11s and 12z; in the Circuit Court before
Judge Heisley. Nos. $50, 24s, 24s, go,
275, Isl. 2s2. 2ss. 2os and 2os.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-15
HURT BY FALL IN STREET.

Charles Koehler. II years old, of 100
Ann street, while crossing Ferry street
near the Hamburg place junction, fell
and was injured about the back and
face. He was removed to st. James's
Hospital in the Third Precinct anbu-
lance. After his injuries were dressed
he was able to go home.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-15

/ The connection for the new Firemen's
Insurance Company building with the
|{arktt street W was finished today
md the trench covered so that wagons
assed over it. The timbers In the
inch, which was IS feet deep, will be
moved tonight after the rush hours
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-15

This romantic story of Wash
ington society starts in the STAR
tomorrow evening.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-25
STEAL TIME CHECKS
TTsCuMFstA YOUNG MEN ROB RAIL
: WAY OFFICE.
Az Esonmd Over. ON the Charge Of Max
ing way with Checks In Value
from ef8 to

ruscumbIa, June 24,-(Special.)-
Harvey Rousseau. aged "a. and Willie
FIiiburne, aged 10, two young white men
Of this city, have been arrested and
bound over to the next grand jury In
the sum of $1,000 each. The former
was arrested at Decatur yesterday by
Special Agent. shelton of the Southern
Railway, and the latter was appre-
hended at Chattanooga. They are
charged with having burglarized the
southern freight once in Tuscumbia
night before last, from cupboard In
which they broke into and secured
eight checks, payable to employees or
the Southern Railway at this place.
for MAY time, the checks being amounts
of SIS to 3iT0 the latter being the larg-
est, and payable to an engineer. wheh
arrested, It is said. Hilburne had sue
ceeded. in having one or two of the
cheeks cashed by a merchant at De-
catur. and stiIl had something like
ass in cash on his person. This
a mount was taken from hlrn, together
with a few checks. TWO OF the larg-
est checks he tore in two and threw
out of the car window en- route to Tus-
cumbia In charge of the special rail-
road oflcer, the latter detecting him in
the act. and stopping the train and
6ndinK the checks where they were
thrown from the window The two
vos,nn men state that there was a
third party implicated in the burglary
hut failed to give, his name. Entrance
was made into the freight once
through the tFansom. and the door to
the cupboard forced opsE.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-25
THREE WEDDINGS.

Alexander City. June 24.-(special1
within the past twenty-four hours
three Of the most beautiful marriage
ceremonies ever witnessed In Alexander
City have been solemnlzed. The con-
tracing parties are as follows: Mr.. w.
p. Graham to Miss Mamie Belle Moore.
Mr.. william C. Holman Of Ozark. Ala,
to Miss Robert Lallage Grimm. DR.. ~
b. Dean to Miss Sallie Banks McMul-
len. .as.st
Mr.. Graham and his bride departed
for two weeks at Asheyiile, N. c., and
other points In Mississippi at the home
Of the groom's parents. after which
they will be at home to their friends
at No. AT South Railroad Street.
Dr.. Dean and his bride departed for
Lookout Mountains and other points in
Tennessee and Kentucky and will re-
turn within ten days to be at home to
their frieds at No. % North Railroad
Street.
Mr.. Holman and his bride departed
by way of Birmingham direct for his
home in Ozark, Ala. whore they, are
at home to friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-25
NEGRO INE;MAN ]
ELECTR'OC!lUlTED.
Accident on Court Street
Yesterday.
RECEIVES HEAVY VOLTAGE
Body Lowered from Pole BY Com
p1fion.
----.-v---.
Eaerts Of Phy.iesess s.d comvaaieas
To Resu.eitate seEro Upavaii-
iss--EmSIsssa by Light and
water Power Company.
~

shot through With $500 volts, George
Thomas. q negro. lineman. was killed
yesterday afternoon, at about Sis
O'clock, asshe worked on q pole at the
northeast corner OF Court street and
Madison Avenue.
The netting sof.vtres,is unusually heavy
Al that corner, and. in the course Of his
work In cutting out q line the negro
touched a transmission wire OF $500
volts. power. Burns on his right
thumb, on his left wrist and on his
foot. showed where the contact had
been. made. and how the circuit had
ensued. ~
As the shock occurred. the negro.s
body became suddenly rigid. and then
relaxed, according to Witnesses. he
hung suspended by. the strap about his
waist until other finemen. who worked
below him. lowered the body with
rope. within a few minutes after the
man was stricken.
He was breathing heavily as they
laid him on the sidewalk. but the
breathing stopped almost immediate
~, and though two physicians wers
summoned, and wifhthe party OF line
men. worked to- resuscitate the negro
he died. ~ y
A crowd OF probably several hun
dred people gathered within short
while. and huddied about the group of
men VINO worked on the PROSTATE me-
gro. The body vas taken to the un-
dertaking establishment around tine
corner. and prepared for burial.
Thomas was employed by the Mont.
won,ery Light and Water Power Com.
rany. He was q negro OF about 40
years, and lived on Holt Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-25
COMMERCIAL CLUB
sEMI-M0NTHLY MEETING CALLED
TUESDAY NIGHT.


That the question OF Government by
Commission is one which has acquired
impetus and given rise to much con-
sideratton lately, IL evidenced by the
fact that, at the semi-monthly meet
Ing of the Commercial Club, Tuesday
night, the main topic will be: What
Government by Commission Meanas
The introduction of the topic into
the assemblies of the representative
business men is significant, in that IL
bespeaks q vital interest In the Issue
by the leading citizens. =
It Is expected that the result of the
session of Tuesday night will be the
enrolment Of the Commercial Club Of
Montgomery as an advocate OF the com-
mission form or government. and Its
entrance into the lists to night for the
adoption, probably Immediately.
Speakers will be assigned. speakers
whom, 1t Is known, have given serious
consideration to the matter, ana these
will be announced later. After the
speakers of the evening, round-tabie
will be in order, and the members will
ton. Questions win be asked. inform
alton put, and knowledge. generally.
anent the commission form OF govern-
ment, will be impaired.
Montgomery claims more than one
student of the commission form Of
government The question Is one OF
political administration, and 10 prob.
ably the foremost before the American
people today. It has been preached
in Montgomery time and again. and %
may be that II will be sprung when
the time for the extra session OF the
Kiabama Legislature comes.
President Ball. In issuing his cail foT
the meeting Tuesday night. says:
Business men and taxpayers espes
ciaIly urged to come. to learn, to ass
questions TO give Information. and "a
take part fully"
BY the presidents caII, the meeting
issiimited TO club members only
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-25
CONGRESS


washington, June 2G.-The course Of
the Senate today was the reverse Of
yesterday. Instead Of acting on the
schedules as was done In several in
stances yesterday, the entire day was
given over to speeches. There were
three orations, and all Of them of con-
siderable length. Beginning when the
Senate convened at 10 o'clock. Senator
Beveridge talked for about four hours
and was followed by Mr.. Bailey at al
most as great length. Mr.. Newlands
was the last OF the orators OF the day
and he had not long surrendered the
moor when the Senate adjourned.
The theme of Mr.. Beveridge's dis
course was an amendment proposed by
him regarding the size of tobacco
packages. He contended that while
the size of the packages had been re-
duced during the Spanish war with the
end In view of compelling the pur-
chaser to pay the war tax, those sizes
have never been restored norethe prices
reduced, notwithstanding the removal
of the tax, thus practically giving the
tobacco manufacturers, and especially
the tobacco trust. the advantage of the
operation for about nine years. He
declared that the trust had Influenced
legislation for this purpose and assert
cd that 1t was being benefited to the
extent of many millions a year.
Mr.. Bailey talked about free raw
material for the people justifying HIS
vote as q Democrat against the free
entry OF iron ore, lumber and hides.
He declared that previous to the Cleve-
land administration the established
Democratic policy was in opposition
to the free admission of free raw ma
terial and undertook to show that such
a policy was really a part OF the Re-
publican scheme OF high protection.
Mr.. Newlands gave. his attention to
the income tax question devoting espe-
cial consideration to the Presidents
recommendation for a corporation tax.
He discussed at length the legislation
of 1898 providing for a tax upon the
gross receipts Of oil refhers on which