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The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-10
Open Every
Evening
The Real Bargains In
Furniture Are at Schmldt's

Tomorrow we begin the second week OF our SsptemDeI
Sale-a sale of high grade Furniture which from the STANDPOINT
of value giving and money saving cannot and VIII not be equaleu
People will talk about a bargain as about nothing else and we
are giving them good reason to talk about US and our eeptemoeI
Sale. Thousands of dollars worth of the newest ana oesf 81
Furniture, Rugs and Carpets, too, now on sale at a reductlon OF
10 to 90 per cent. from regular prices. Every department
throughout the store has its generous share OF bargain altrae-
tions. Not only are the prices remarkably low, but the goods
are particularly chocs, and if you do not find IT convenient 70
range to paw for them as suits your convenience. Inc COM
bination makes this sale positively irresistible.
Right now is the time to buy.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-10
HATTERS GET BENEFITS.

The union hatters will be paid week.
~ benefits tomorrow morning in The Or
ange Armory a; 900 o'clock. The usual
amounts will be distributed. .
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23
LEAVES SLEEPING GUARDS
Murderer Brought 5000 Miles for
Trial, Then Escapes.
Steals Pistols, Watches, and Money
from Pockets of Officers. After
Unlocking Handouts.

Special to Tie Washington Herald
Bristol. Va, Feb. 22.-After having been
safely conveyed 300 miles from Oregon.
where he was captured. TO face a charge
Of murder in Scott County, Va, Dave
Meade escaped from two guards at Ap-
palachia, Va. at an early hour this morn
ing
After reaching Appalachia. which was
almost their destination, the party went
to a hotel 10 rest and wait for a train 10
Gate City, where Meade was TO be placed
in jail
The prisoner was bound by handouts
fastened TO the arm Of one Of the officers.
and his feet were manacled- The officers
then went 10 sleep. Meade took the keys
from the pocket Of 4 guard, unlocked the
handouts, and freed his feet. He then
robbed both guards Of their pistols, all
Of their money and watches. and fed
He has not so far been heard from.
Meade is charged with having mur-
dered three members Of a family in Scott
County. and had been at large for some
years. He was apprehended at great
expense after q big reward nad been Of
fered- Gov Swanson. Of Virginia. made
requisition on the governor of oregon,
and procured his extradition.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23
DR.. WILLIAM 7. BULL DIES
Famous Surgeon Loses Long Fight
with Death.
Had Distinguished Career, Being
One of the Most Prominent Op- Z
orators In the Country.

Savannah. Ga, Feb. 23-Dr. William
TilHnghast Bull, Of New YORK. who came
here several weeks ago 10 gain the sd-
vantage Of a mild climate. died this morn
ing at the Estnl Home. on the Isle OF
Hope. where he had been staying. Fa-
nous surgeons and specialists came here
from New York with him.
He appeared 20 set better after his ar
rival here. and was able 10 get out Occa-
sionaIly- For some days. however, it has
been known that the end was not far
away. and he had calmly awaited the call
He was conscious almost to the very mo-
ment OF dissolution. The body viii be
taken % New York for intarment
It was in the summer Of last year that
DR.. Bull became seriously i'll He was al
Newport, when an abscess developed in q
gland Of the neck That was operated
on, and in July he was reported as mend
inx. although very weak
In October it was learned that he had
cancer On October Q he was taken from
his home 70 the Plaza Hotel. where he
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23
HOUSE OF LORDS RIDICULED.
Restriction of Its Power Asked, and
Country VIII Decide,

London. Feb. Z2-In the House Of Com
mons to-day Arthur Ponsonby. Liberal
member for Stirlingsburgh, moved an
amendment 70 the reply to the speech
from the throne, declaring the necessity
Of legislative proposals to restrict the
power Of the House Of Lords 70 alter or
reject bills that have passed the House
Of Commons, so that, within the limit Of
a single Parliament. the viii Of the COM
mons should prevail. Mr. POnsonby re-
marked that there was 10 defense for
the House OF Lords, whose constitutional
powers were a European joke that tickled
the hUmOT Of all the nations Of the world.
Prime Minister AsqUith characterized
the proposed amendment as equivalent 70
a cenSure upon the government Mr. As
quith concluded with a promise that at
the earliest possible moment consistent
with Parlisments discharge Of its cur
rent obligations the question OF the House
Of Lords prerogstive would be submitted
20 the country.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23
B. & 0. INvADES CANADA.
Decides 10 Enter Rich Freight Field
with Through Service.

Pittsburg. Feb. 22.-Tbe Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad has decided on an invasion
Of the rich Canadian freight field. and
with the completion Of a connection with
the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton
Railroad at New Baltimore. Ohio. which
Is now under way. viii open a fast
through service and enter Canada via
boats from Toledo. Ohio. or through other
connection yet 20 be secured
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23

believed he would have greater quiet
Every bulletin issued by the attending
doctors was TO the effect that he was
doing ss well as could be expected. but
4 was announced that there was no hope
OF a cure.
Or. Bull was one Of the most promi-
nent operating surgeons IN the United
States. He was native OF Rhode Isl
and. and q graduate OF Harvard He was
born May IS, 1S49. His father was Henry
3. Bull
DR.. Bull was graduated from the Col
lege OF Physicians and Surgeons and
than became q pupil Of Dr. Henry B
Sands Aftervsrd he studied IN Europe.
In 1888 he married Marie Nevins Blaine.
divorced wife Of James c. Blaine. il.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23
WEDS ENGLISH GIRL.
Robert Alexander Gardiner sfarrIex
Miss Nora LOTUS.

London. Feb. 2.-Robert Alexander
Gardner, Of New York, was married To-
day in St. Aiargaret's, Westminster. 10
Miss Mort Lotus, Of Park street
Grosvenor square. stepdaughter OF Lind
say Coates, Of London.
Miss LOTUS is a society woman. and Is
connected with the Irish family Of that
name. Of which the MARQUIS Of Fly *
the head. Mr.. and Mrs. Gardiner .expect
to leave for the United States ammedi-
ateiy
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23
EXOURSIONISTS IN WRECK.
Eight People Injured on Way 10
View Battle ship Fleet.

DASAA ECopie injured on way 10
View Battle ship Fleet.
Norfolk. Va. Feb. 22-In a rear-end
collision which occurred on the Cape
Henry division OF the Norfolk and South
ern Railroad this afternoon. while the
coaches were filed with excursionists
who had come to see the arrival OF the
battie-sbip fleet eight people were badly
injured. Both trains IN the collision,
were bound for Cape Henry, where Il
was hoped vantage points could be Sc
cured TO view the naval spectacle.
Al OF the injured. with the exception
Of one, were taken 20 hospitals In Nor
folk. were medical attention was quickly
given Many others were less seriously
injured.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23
PUNCH BOWL FOR WATSON.
Members Ask What water Wagon
Candidate Can Do with II.

a handsome punch bowl that cost many
dollars VIII soon be presented TO Repre-
sentative James Eli Watson, Of Indiana
as q testimonial OF regard by his friend:
in the House.
Friends Of Mr.. Watson are at loss as
to what use he has for g punch bowl
For II should be recalled that Mr.. Watson
was The Republican candidate for gov
ernOr in Indiana last fail. and that he
ran on ''water-wagon" platform
The dry provision in the Indiana Re
publican platform aroused the Opp0si-
ton OF the brewers in that State with
the result that Mr.. Watson was bowled
over 70 defeat
Now come Mr. Watson's admirers Il
the House presenting the ''water-wagon
candidate with a punch bowl
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23
EVANS CONGRATULATEs FLEET
Retired Admiral Hears News Of Ar
rival at Hampton Roads

Indianapolis. Feb. 2.-ReaT Admiral
Robley .. Evans sat in a big armchair
at the West Hotel to-day as the battle
ship feet steamed into Hampton Roads
from its cruise around the world.
When informed Of the arrival OF the
feet. he seemed delighted, snd he sent
message Of congratulations to Rear
.ha men
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23
HOSPITAL PATIENTS STARvE.
Lack Food When Caracas Doctor.
60 On Strike.

New York. Feb. 22-The Steamship
Prins Wilhelm ". which has arrived
here from Venezuela. brought reports Of
great distress IN the hospitals Of Caracas
A short time ago. passengers said. the
physicians and nurses in the hospitals
went on strike because the authorities
had failed to furnish sufficient supplies
Of food and medicine
There were about go patients IN The
hospitals where the trouble occurred. and
when the vessel sailed they were stsr--
ing for want OF the neeessaries of lie
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23
WASHINGTON BOY SHOT.
Bullet from Friends Revolver Hits
Him Above Knee

Highland Falls. y. Y, Feb PA young
man named Peale. who came here 10 take
his examination tomorrow for entrance
to the Military Academy, was accident
ally shot to-day. A revolver dropped out
Of the pocket Of another cadet and was
discharged, the ball entering Peale's leg
above the knee.
Young Peale IS said to be the stepson
Of an army officer. and had been living
and attending school in Washington.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23
SCOTT STANDS PAT .
Says He viii NOt Favor Downward
Revision.
SPECIAL to The Washington Herald.

SPECIAL te The Washington Herald
Charleston. II. Va. Feb. 22.-In q ten
minute talk 10 the legislature this morn
Ing United States Senator \. B. Scott
announced that ne would stand pat on the
downward revision unless otherwise IN
structed by the legislature.
The Cooper primary bill, a substitute
for the Hatfield measure. Of ike nature,
was passed BY the house this morning.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia
and Maryland-Rain this after
noon or tonight; tomorrow,
rain; easterly winds, increasing
tonight.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23
SON REPEATS STORY
Robin Cooper Is mistaken
When CrOSs-sxamined.
JOHN D. SHARP CORROBORATES
Col. Cooper VIII Probably Be Called
TO stand tO-Day-Largest Crowd
Ever Present in a Tennessee Court
Room Attends the TFfaI-WOund IL
shown 20 Jury by Witness.

Nashville, Tenn, Feb % - The six
hours session Of the Criminal Court TO-
day resulted IN the close Of the cross-ex-
animation Of Robin J Cooper. who, with
ais father. Col Duncan B. Cooper, and
John D. Sharp. is charged with TIE mur-
der Of ex-senator E. ". Carmack. and
the direct examination and the partial
cross-examination OF Mr. Sharp.
Court then adjourned until tomorrow
morning, at which time Mr.. Sharp Will
be recalled to answer a few questions tc
be asked by counsel for the State and the
defendants IN all probability Col Cooper
viii take the stand IN the morning.
Robin Cooper repeated what he had pre-
viously said as to the visit Of bis father
70 his Office on the day Of the shooting:
Of his father crossing the street to speak
to the Senator. and Of the latter hring
the first shot at the witness. which
wounded him; Of Mr.. Carmack firing
again and clipping his coat with the shot;
OF his returning the FIRE three times. and
Of the death Of the Senator.
Adheres to Story.
He was taken through close examina-
ton by counsel for the State, but strictly
adhered TO his original story throughout.
Mr.. Sharp, after the examination Of
Cooper, was put on the stand. He cor
roborated Robin Coopers story from the
time he first met Col. Cooper and his son
later in the afternoon until the meeting
took place and AIT. Carmack was killed.
The testimony OF Mr.. Cooper and Mr..
Sharp was heard by perhaps the largest
crowd ever. assembled in a courtroom in
this State.
There was silence throughout the room
during the recital by Duncan Cooper and
9Ir. Sharp Of what had taken place on
the day of the shooting. and much inter-
est was manifested when Mr.. Cooper ex-
hibit TO the jury the wound received by
him at the time Of the tragedy. and also
identified the revolver with which the
shooting that ended the life of Senator
Carmack was done.
Denies III Feeling.
Both Mr.. Cooper and Mr.. Sharp were
closely questioned by the attorney for
the state on CrOSs-eXaminatiOn.
Mr. Sharp, denying that he had any iT
feeling toward Mr. Carmack, although
admitting that he had been a vigorous
opponent Of his candidacy while the lat
ter was running for the Senate and the
gOveTnorship said that he knew that the
relations Of Col Cooper and Mr. Carmack
were unpleasant and unfriendly.
Mrs. CarmaCk widow OF the Senator
was present in the courtroom during the
morning sessions, reclining in the large
easy chair
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23
FORTUNE FOLLOWS QUARREL
York Man Bequeathed $1,000, 600
Despite Disagreements.

York, Pa, Feb. 22-wuHarn H. Mans
field. sixty-fve years old. Of London,
England. who, after a quarrel. separated
from his brother. three years ago, was
located to-day and informed that his
brother, Robert G. Mansfield. had died
and left him his entire fortune OF 3. ID, 90
Il was the first time that Mansfield had
heard from his brother since the quarrel
The brother who died was a major
IN the Third Light Dragons. in South
Wales.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23
Denies III Feeling.
BOMBS SERVED TO SOLDIERS.
servia Prepares National Defense.
Including New Cabinet.

Belgrade, Feb. "a new cabinet. in
cluding the leaders OF all the parties, has
been formed. with II Movakoviteh as
premier and NJ MilovanoYitch as minis
ter Of foreign affairs It IS a cabinet of
national defense. the commission being
due to the hostility toward Austria. Such
a powerful political alliance only excited
IN Servia once before.
Five types Of bombs are being made
and served out 10 the Servian army fer
use in close fighting.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23
SIX FINGERS ON EACH HAND.
Carpenter Failed 10 support Family
with that Allowance.

Rochester. y. Y, Feb 22.-Eusworth
Marshall, a carpenter, aged fifty years.
has been sent TO the penitentiary here On
q charge OF nonsupport He has six
fingers on each hand and six toes on
each foot
did not help him in his battle in life.
he admitted that he could not support
MS family. he has seven children. and
they, ike their father, have extra fingers
and toes
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23
LOWER RATES ON RAILS.
Railroads Want 90 Beneat as Others
Ia Trade War.

Pittsburg. Pa. Feb. - railroads
demand g Te@----' similar 70
that accorded 05l- -1..illers of steel.
IT IS reported here that al is not harmo-
NOUS among the companies rolling rails.
and there Is a strong feeling among the
Independent steel companies that rails
should be reduced
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23
TAFT MAKESADDRESS
PrOSident-elect Defines Rela-
tiOns Of Professions.
THE ORATOR IN PHILADELPHIA
Accompanied by Troops TO Academy
of Music-Is Guest at Luncheon Af-
tervxard-WfU Likely Name New
Secretary of Treasury During HIS
Coming Visit 90 New York.

Philadelphia. Feb. 22-William Il Taft
delivered the principal address at the
Founders day exercises Of the University
Of Pennsylvania to-day. He spoke on the
relation Of the professions TO politics.
The exercises were held, as usual. IN
the Academy Of Music. Mr.. Taft left the
Mitchell home al 10 o'clock in the morn
ing to find himself confronted by the
First City Troop Of Cavalry. This troop
accompanied him 10 the Academy Of
Music 4 great crowd was gathered in
front OF the Academy, and the people
had to use their clubs TO clear a way for
the President-elect.
The faculty Of the University Of Penn
sylvania. with Provost Harrison al their
head. were waiting for him al the Aead-
emy. The President-elect, donnlng his
gown and hood. marched with the aca-
iemiC procession into The auditorium.
Gov. stuart. Of Pennsylvania, introduced
Mr. Taft.
Guest at Luncheon.
Following the Founders Day exercises
Mr. Taft was a guest Of the First City
Troops at luncheon This afternoon was
taken up by visits from Philadelphia
friends, including Archbishop Rya8ssThe
President-elect also met George W. Wick
ersham. who is slated for Attorney Gen
eraI in his Cabinet, and wens over his
inaugural addres with him. At S O'Clock
in the evening ne attended a G. A r
dinner at the Union League Club. and
later atteded the dinner Of the University
Of Pennsylvania Alumni Association. At
the alumni dinner he spoke briefly on the
college man in public life.
Mr. Taft viii leave this city at $50
O'Clock tomorrow morning for New York
Mrs Taft will remain here for a day
or two. The President-elect has not de-
cidedly exactly how long he VIII remain
there The chief purpose Of his visit
is 70 deliver an address At a meeting 70
be held tomorrow by Booker T. Wash
ington for the raising Of funds for the
Tuskesee Institute.
VIII Name Treasurer.
The Secretary Of the Treasury in the
Taft Cabinet win be selected while The
President-elect is in New York City.
The President-elect expects 70 meet both
Senator Knox and National Chairman
Hitchcock while he Is in New York City,
and the one vacant post IN the Cabinet
viii be filed at this conference.
Mr. Taft conferred with National Chair
man Hitchcock IN this city until a late
hour tonight. but Il is known that no
decision has yet been reached in regard
10 the Treasury portfolio. Reports that
Mr. Taft has been considering E T
SALISBURY. OF Philadelphia for the post
are entirely groUndless. AIr Taft has
never had him under consideration
The President-elect during his stay IN
New York City viii be the guest Of Henry
". Taft, his brother.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23
Th. Ia place Sale

A wonderful collection of valuable Eu-
ropean furniture OF the most desirable pe-
riojs both useful and ornamental, an
gathered by Mr.. e J. La Place. OF New
York, during his sojOurn IN the Old
World, viii be sold at auction AZ the
SlJan Galleries, 1907 9 St, commencing
tomorrow morning az u o'clock. The
collection embraces many rare articles
not % oe hao - ms country az any price.
only - be equaled by a visit 10 a Euro
pean museum. Catalogue al Sloan's Cal
leries. 141 g ST.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23
Famous Chess Player Dies.

New York. Feb. Z2.-Eugene Defmar.. one
Of the Oldest American chess players. died
at the home Of his son-in-Iaw. DR.. A l.
Coldwater, Of 81 West 18th street, this
afternoon. of heart disease. He was born
in this city on September 12, 1871
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23
CONWAY BOOM IS STARTED.
Chicago Man Named as Likely 90
Break Deadlock.

Break DEADLOCK.
Chicago. H.. Feb. Prominent Chi
cago business men to-day gave enthusi-
astic Endorsement 20 the movement which
may place Edwin S. Conway in the
United States Senate as the successor OF
Albert J. Hopkins. and so conclude the
contest now being Waged In Springfield,
in manner that should placate al war
ring factions and restore harmony 70 a
dIscOrdant situation
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23
Degrees Conferred.

John Edward Briscow. Bruce Kendall
kester. and Harry Earl Leach were pre-
sented for bachelors Of law; Ralph Mar
shall HatteTsley was presented for mas
ter Of laws. and Carl A Richmond for
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23
GREATEST CRUISE
IN HISTORY ENDS
Battle Fleet Anchors After
Trip Around World.
SALUTEs THE PRESIDENT
Splendid Formation Passes the
MayfOwer in Review.

Through HiSs and showers the Giant
War Ships Present Themselves to
Waiting Thousands Twenty-Five
Nen-of War Compose the Forma-
tiOn which Returns TO Hampton
Reads-Observers Much Impressed.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23
HUGHES DECLARES
FOR HIGH IDEALS
Governor of New York Speaks
at the BelaScO.
is A TYPICAL AMERICAN
Winter COnvOcatiOn of George
Washington University.

First Address Executive Has Ever
Made in the National CapItaI-''Let
the People Judge" Keynote of His
Acts-Intense Vitality and TiriIity.
Uses Few Notes During Address.
Degrees Are Conferred.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23

J. H Sman & Sons, Florists.
18th and 6 sts-s Washington: Waldorf.
Astoria and 1l53 Broadway, New Yorl- :
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23

BlackistODe's Homegrown TfoTefs
Large and fragrant-50c bunch. Isth e 4
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23

Continued on Page 3, Column 3.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23

We have Just the lumber xou want
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23

Columbia Theater. prices. SOC to $50.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23

Enough Inaugural Lumber for whole city.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23

Special prices for inaugural stands.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23

Frank Libbey & Co. N. ]. ave. and Stu s..
The Washington herald., 1909-02-23

viOIets. &c per bunch. Kramer. SIS F.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-07-24

NO. (. a,50O acres. river sides. II.
- one side, fence mile Would fFnco
n all For cattle ranch. corldDt be
beat. Has million feet pine, 10
million cypress. million feet 81 ash,
gum, hickory, maple. magnolia, etc,
Good wharf, s.room house and farm
About 60 A. Under fence. The pnce
So. 90 an acre. II you mean business
come and zee this.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-07-24

Cottage, two bed rooms, kitchen, din.
ing room and large living room, about
two acres land recently set out in or.
ange trees, nicely situated I'm center
OF town. Cottage furnished For rent
or sale. Photo.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-07-24

Stock FOR sale in stock company
that is growing oranges and grape.
fruit. Started business FIVE years
ago and from 2 per cent paid the LIST
year the stock paid 10 per cent the
4th year. Shares are 800 each. Send
for booklet.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-07-24

No. 29--2.S0O acres land suitable Z
Sattlo ranch; some of the tnest gar
Cen land, small orange grove, nowinl
wells OF pure water. fronting on 3,
Johns river with Florida last Coas
railway running through the proport,
Ask the price.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-07-24

We have properties running from
few hundred to $4,000. Write US
about price you would want to pay
for place and we will write you
about what we have around your fig.
ure.
There are orange groves here that
are paying from 500 to $1,000 per
acre.
A Boston gentleman came down in
December for his health, bought 10
acres of land for $500, had it set out
TO oranges and grapefruit; and before
he left in spring could have sold at
enough profit to have paid all his OK
penses for the winter He refused 20
sell
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-07-24

No. IS. Pineapple lands in Dade
county. on railroad. acre lots. $40
per acre. II you want pineapple land
or a pinery already in bearing, write
M.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-07-24

A. A pretty little grove with fine
location for house on river bank,
About five hundred boxes fruit this
season Wharf on the property and
new packing house.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-07-24

4S-acre tract, one OF the best In San
Mateo for oranges or peaches, about
90 acres cleared, fences not In best Of
shape, small house and packing house.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-07-24
All Kinds Of Florida Real Estate
If You Don't Find What You
Want. Write Us...~

No. 2. About 40 acres. some Tim
Dor. 10 A, fenced and cultivated. ususl
Of about rooms, barn, etc. within CLe
miles of postoiIlc6 and dcpo- a bal
gain at 5000 90. Terms Il dtslred.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-07-24

Building lots In good location, 500
to $500; 1O0x200 feet to 5 acres in
extent.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-07-24

Buy your ticket to San Mateo; see
what we have to offer 1t costs less
than to go farther south and then come
back.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-07-24

DC you want an interest I'm bearing
grange grove? No better inyestmen
IN Florida. Write for particulars. ss
innate of profits, expenses, etc.