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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-08-02

billed as the American Girl. sang sew
eral songs in a well-controlled soprano
voice, appearing finally as Miss Lib
erty, wearing an American flag cos
tune. Though by this time all people
ought to be used to seeing the flag
used in musical comedy and vaudeville,
there are many who find it Impossible
to enthuse over the using of the ma
tional colors for advertising purposes,
to win the favor of an audience. "A
Night on the Dock is the Offering OF
Miss Matte Borum and Company. MISS
Borum is q rather pretty little person
with a Observation-Disclosures quaver In
her voice that is nothing If not nerve
trying. She ought to take something
for it. Miss Violet Black and Company
appear In a clever little sketch Just
Like a Woman" in two acts, the first
of which has both plot and action. The
second is without either, and appar-
emily has no connection with the first
It shows a tempestuous storm at sea,
with a violently rocking boat in the
background and a marvelously still
boat in the foreground. From stem to
stern 1t knows not a culver, though the
elements around it are doing the
durndest, and when the final curtain
falls 1t leaves the audience asking FOR
why?' And nobody knows the answer.
The Primrose -Four. who sing we'll
and the motion pictures. excellent as
usual. complete this summer bill.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-08-02
IMAGINARY ENEMY
TO MAKE ATTACKS
ON PORTLAND, NE.
Militiamen, as Coast Guards,
Will Defend City from
Hostile Fleet.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.-For the
next two weeks Portland, Me-, will be
in a state of siege. Hostile fleets of
imaginary enemies stealing toward the
habor under cover of night will try to
run h gauntlet of big guns, while the
Maine coast artillery militia, instructed
by companies of regulars, with search
lights. will try TO hunt out the enemies
and destroy them with the batteries at
Forts Preble, Williams, Mckinley and
Levett. About 1000 Maine militiamen
will be engaged in the defense of Port
land. With each militia company there
will be a regular company of the
United States Coast Artillery.
Real Battle Practise.
Lieutenant-C Colonel Warren P. New
comb. commanding the artillery dis
trict' of Portland, will direct the n
vers and Lieutenant-Co Colonel Charles j.
Bailey, of the staff, will represent
Brigadier-Genera Arthur Murray, chief
of the coast artillery.
The battle practise begins tomorrow
and during the next two weeks the
hostile fleet will try, by all the tao
tics an enemy might employ, theoreti-
cally to destroy Portland from the sea.
The ten and twelve-inch disappearing
guns and the mortars in the fort actu-
ally will be in the hands of the militia
men during the attacks. The State of
Maine has converted a whole regiment
of infantry into coast artillery compa-
mics for the practise and hereafter will
maintain them as coast defense organi-
cations.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-08-02
GEN. BREINTNALL GIVES
ANNUAL BRIGADE DINNER.
General Campbell and Staff En-
terrain at Neptune Heights.
Especial to the Newark STAR

NEPTUNE HEIGHTS, Aug. BRIG
adler General Edward A. Campbell and
staff of the First Brigade were ten
dered a dinner at Scott's Pavilion last
night by Genera r. Heber Breintn'L J.
The latter, who was i~nvoluntarily re-
tired under the Vredenburgh law-sinee
held void in the Campbell case-and is
now seeking reinstatement, has made
it an annua custom to entertain the
brigade stats and a few special guests.
In Difference to the implied wishes
of General Breintnall nc audible refer
ence was made to the veterans legal
struggle to regain the office from which
himself and friends believe he was I'M
ta,riy ousted. The expression of t..e
guests accompanying the silent toast
TO the host of the evening told more
effectively than mere words their
hope to see their comrade restored to
his old command.
The latter have seldom included any
one except OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES c..
Edward Murray and Lieutenant-Col-
onel Mahlon R. Margerum, who main
tain open house in General Murray's
quarters for the officers and civilian
visitors from the opening to the close
of camp. Colonel Margerum attended
the, B~reintnall dinner, but General
Murray was unable to attend because
of official business. which called him to
Trenton early yesterday.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-08-02
BIG OUTING FOR MOOSE
MEMBERS NEXT SATURDAY.

The full committee, who will have
charge of the arrangements for the
first annual outing of Newark Lodge,
No. 237, Loyal Order of Moose, which
will be held at Adams Summer Garden
next Saturday, consists of Frederick
w. Siegel, chairman; Jules p. Bowler,
secretary; William j. Bennett treas
urer; William H.. Mann George Roche
diem, John j. Carroll, Charles Schmidt,
George c. Lailer, john j.. Gaffney. j.
M. Sipp. Richard Dombrowsky, William
Felle, Henry w. Weller, Anton H.
Brek, H. c. Povey and John Frances
Cahill.
The members will parade from the
garden to Wiedenmayer.s Park, where
they will see Newark play Rochester.
Later, the teams will be the guests Of
the lodge, at the garden. John p.
Kelly and Edward Zimmerman. two
members of the Newark team, are af-
hliated with Moosedom.
Several hundred will participate in
the outing and a band will furnish
music.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-08-02
GAS NEARLY FATAL
WHEN THIEF TAKES
Meter FROM HOUSE

The family, of George Courier, sr.,
avenue, Montclair, had a narrow es-
cape from being smothered to death
by illuminating gas early this morn
ing when a thief tore out a quarter
gas meter in the cellar and carried it
away. The meter was later found
emptied about 100 yards from the
house.
About 1890 o'clock Mr.. Courier
awoke and smelled gas. He arose to
locate the leak and found that the
smell came strongest from the cellar.
He opened the cellar door and as it
was very dark he struck a match. AS
he did so there was an explosion. He
then turned in a fire alarm, which
was responded to by the fire depart
ment.
When the firemen reached the build
ing they found a flame coming out of
the feed pipe, which supplies the house
with gas. The gas was turned off by
Chief Frederick e. Williams and the
flame ceased. Investigation SHOWED
that a thief had entered the cellar by
a window and had cut out the meter
am tOoh II away Will itliiit leaving the
gas to pour into the house. Had not
Mr.. Courier awoke when he did, he
and his family would undoubtedly have
persisted.
The meter was later found by
Roundsman Thomas Dockery, about
n hundred yards from the house. 1t
had been broken open and a few
quarters that 1t contained were re-
moved. The fellow no doubt expected
that the meter would contain consider
able money at this time of the month.
but it had been ernptied by a collector
for the Public Service Corporation a
few days ago.
There was no damage done to the
house as h flames were confined alto
gether to the~gas pipe. This is the Sec
ond case of the kind recently IN Mont
clair, a meter having been cut out of
a clearinghouse at 1888 Bloomfield ave-
nue., owned by Mrs. William Nickens
about a week ago. A boarder named
Charles Lee. entering the house late,
discovered h leak and aroused the
family. The matter was not reported
to the police. although it is said, sev-
eral of the inmates were sick for sew
eral days from the effects of the gas.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-08-02
A REVELATION OF
FUN IS THE ABORN
PLAY At OLYMPIC
R. Let's Portrayal of Lump
in "The StrOllers"
Superb.

TVTELL worth seeing is the perform
N/ ance of The Strollers," as given
by the Aborn Opera Company
in the Olympic Park Theatre this week.
The piece is q new one in the Aborn
repertoire, and to judge from the en-
thusiasm -of last nights audience 1t
viii not be discarded. The book is
from the facile e of Harry B.. Smith
and its music was composed by Lud-
wig Highlander. Good lines, excellent
situations and dainty airs form a sub
stantiai basis for the work of the play
ers, who are headed by Robert Lett In
the role of August Lump, the wander
ing philosopher, who, in company with
Bertha, his wife, played by Miss May
Bouton, make things interesting for all
people with whom they come In contact
through their propensity for thieV1ng.
The plot begins when Bertha and
Lump find q pocketbook containing a
necklace and a 1000 mark note belong
ing to the emperor and lost by Adolar
de Bomsky, a prince. They Immediate
ly go to a restaurant Inc proffer the
note in payment for their food. Be-
cause of their shabby appearance they
are detained, but manage to get INTO
the crowd, where they are taken Tor
the prince and his consort in disguise
and are dined and feted until the real
prince comes along. Complications en-
sue until finally the necklace Is re-
stored and Bertha and Lump, declin-
ing the court honors offered them,
go their way, happy and contented
strollers.
Lump is one of the best character
izations Robert Lett has ever given
Aborn audiences. He is ably supported
by Miss Bouton,4 who has a charming
personality. James cElhern contributes
to his hearers good humor by his per
Torrance of Kamfer, the jailer, and
Harry Hermsen is good as the Prince
de Bomsky, though he needs to brush
ND ON his lines. A consciousness Of the
prompter's constant presence does not
add to an audiences enjoyment. Dor
othy Webb is dainty and winsome as
Mimi, the ballet dancer, whom the
prince loves, but her French accent
was surely learned on this side of the
water. Others in the cast are: Charles
H. Bowers, as Roland. a magistrate;
Robert Flynn, as Spratt, the restaurant
proprietor; Ralph Nichols, as Brat
wurst. an innkeeper; Jack Pritchard, as
Rollo: George Hall and William Good
all. as -lieutenants; Florence Rother. as
Anna: Dora Lynn, as Frat Bratwurst,
and Irene Samsel, as Goody TWO
Shoes.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-08-02
MAY CONSIGN u. S.
CRUISERS TO JUNK PILE.
Columbia, Minneapolis and
Brooklyn Decrepit.

PHILADELPHIA. Aug. "A naval
board headed by Rear-Admiral Thomas
today began the task at the Philadel-
phia navy yard Of passing upon the
fate of three cruisers which but a few
years ago were the undisputed leaders
in their class. The vessels are the
armored cruisers Brooklyn and the pro-
tected cruisers Columbia and Minneap-
oils, built as the d~estroyers
of the navy.
The three cost over $751; SOC, 900, exclu-
sive of their armament. The Columbia
and Minneapolis in the opinion of off,
GERS at the yard. are most in danger of
being consigned to the junk pile, as
they are in bad shape. The Brooklyn.
Admiral Schley,s flagship in the Span
ish-American was, and the vessel
which played a very active part at the
battle of Santiago. is in better shape
and is more likely to be ordered over
hauled and modernized.
The fate of several old monitors, in
Guiding the Miantonomah, which also
took part in the Spanish-American war,
will likewise be decided.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-08-02
THE RIGHT WEISS
CAN HAVE THE
PRICE,; NONE OTHER
U. S. Owes Money to the Only
Original One Who Has
ImitatOrs.
Especial to the Newark start

JERSEY CITY, Aug. 2.-It Is well
that all Weisses do not look alike to
Deputy Marshal Louis G. Beekman, of
Jersey City. If they did the United
States government would be out the
sum of soaps. But the government has
the money, so all is well.
Samuel Weiss ran a liquor place in
Bayonne, which, it is alleged, was not
conducted in conformity with the re-
vised statutes of the United States.
One day the internal revenue people
swooped down upon Mr.. Weiss and
took him before United States Com
missioner Linsley Rowe.
Seeks Uncle Sain's Creditor.
MI. Weiss made a compromise. In
stead Of standing trial he paid $500 to
the government, and after everything
had been satisfied there was s64.26 COM
Ing to Mr.. Weiss. So Deputy Marshal
Beekman set out to find Mr.. Weiss.
Mr.. Weiss had mysteriously disap-
peared from Bayonne, and for the last
month Mr.. Beekman has been search
ing for him high and low. Then news
papers printed a story that Mr.. Weiss
was wanted to claim s64.26. Then the
trouble started. MI. Weiss appeared
III oFoVeS aha DdItdllonS. IHey cdme
to Commissioner Rowe's office, they
came to MI. Beekman's house. But to
all of them Mr.. Beekman gave the
Same a~nswer-"Oh, no."
This morning Mr.. Beekman sent the
check back to Washington.
IT'S lucky he said, that l arrested
that particular Samuel Weiss IN which
the government is interested. Other
wise some of those other Weisses
might have got the money. AS it is, 1
remembered Mr.. Weiss's face"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-08-02
"DR. PRIMUS MEDIcUS," AT ARCADE,
HAS LOST NONE OF ITS CHARM.

:, That the merry one-act farce. DIT.
Primus Medicus," although laid on the
shelf for a year. has lost none of its
charm was readily attested to by the
crowded houses that witnessed it's re-
vival at the Arcade Theatre by the
Harry Lander Company yesterday
afternoon and last evening. The pro-
duction this time is upon a more elab-
crate scale than last season, owing to
the many interpolated singing numbers
ensemble choruses and dances. Bobby
Fields proved his versatility in the
character of "Dr. Medicus," and the
Misses Mitchell, Dean. Mead and Minot
were all happily cast in roles best
adapted to their ability. Daily changed
animated pictorial portrayals n a
budget of recent illustrated songs. rem
dered by George G. G~runewald, Is the
makeup of the remainder of the pro
gram.
A Ladies' Wood-sawing Contest"
will be the added feature to this weeks
Wednesday evenings Ola Podrida en-
tertainment. Thursday will introduce
an entire change of program. including
the offering by Harry Lander's coterie
of ~farceurs that clever musical farce
comedy entitled 1.-THE Boy at Vassar."
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-08-02
AMAZING ACTS AND RAPID.
FIRE FUN AT PROCTOR'S.

II was an easy matter for the kauf-
man Brothers, black-face, or to be
strictly accurate, brown-face come
dians. to take the lead on the bill pre-
sented at Proctor's Park Place Theatre
last night. Their entrance is made in
a bang bangy. coon-shouter style that
causes bewilderment to fall upon all
hearers, after which they indulge in
rapid-fre humor that would win re-
sponse from a vinegar barrel. The
brother on the right has n of the best
stage laughs ever listened to. 1t has
all the s~pontaneity of genuine, uncon-
tro,lable mirth. These brothers have
excellent voices, but are too full of
monkeyshines TO take time to sing
properly.
A dainty, pleasing act is that OF
Elphye Snowden and Earl Benham,
singers and dancers. Miss Snowden's
mannerisms give a decided suggestion
of Eva Tanguay in her milder mo-
ments. Mr.. Benham introduces several
new, eccentric steps into his various
dances. ITO the Pole in Twenty Min
utes' is the title of a conglomerative
sketch by Arthur Lavine and company.
Its second scene shows an airship in
midair, and last night this ship on
tributed to the audiences good humor
by getting its propeller tangled in the
scenery, causing one of the actors to
lose his temper and audibly tell the
pr-operty-man what he thought of him.
Though the incident was funny-for the
men down in front.-the man deserves
a severe reprimand from the manager.
La Maison Noir," a biack-magical
offering, wherein ghostly objects ap-
peared from nothing and danced before
a black curtain, was of the best
things of the evening. Miss Sue Smith,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-08-02
MAINE MAN in LINE TO
HEAD PYTHIAN KNIGHTS.
Supreme Vice-Chairman Hanson
Probable Choice of Convention.

MILWAUKEE,. Wis, Aug. 1.-The
second days proceedings of the knights
of Pythias grand encampment and the
supreme lodge convention opened today
with the public welcoming ceremonies.
Mayor Seidel delivered the address.
The convention went into executive
session for the opening of the supreme
lodge
According to precedent, George NJ.
Hanson, of Calais, Maine, supreme
vice-chairman, will be elevated to the
office of supreme chancellor. The
Pythian Sisters held their opening
ceremonies in the Plankinton Hotel
this afternoon, under the leadership of
Supreme Chief Nellie E. Merriam. The
parade of the Uniform Rank, knights
of Pythias, was scheduled for the after
noon.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-08-02
"N0NSENSE," SAYS JUDGE
COLLINS TO HIS BOOM.
Especial to the Newark STAR

STATE HOUSE. Trenton, Aug. g.
Nonsense" was the reply made by
former Supreme Court Judge Gilbert
Collins. of Jersey City. when he was
greeted as a candidate for governor
on the Republican ticket. After further
questioning. the former justice said
81 am not a candidate in any sense.
I understand, however, that my name
has been mentioned as a possible can
didate, blu there is nothing to it. 1
have not authorized anyone to use my
name, and everything that has been
done is without my consent or au-
thority."
Further questioning would only bring
the reply: "AI I want is to be let
alone"
Then HI hurried to the Chancery
chambers, where he is interested In
a case before .Yice-C Chancellor Walker.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-08-02
EXCELLENT BILL AND REAL
SIOUX AT HILLSIDE PARK.

Entertainment of an unusually high
order is being furnished to patrons OF
Hillside Park this week. The principal
attraction of the big outdoor show is
Nadelski's troupe of Russian dancers
and singers, who came to the park
directly from the Imperial Opera House
at st. Petersburg. At the performances
yesterday and Sunday the troupe was
compelled to respond to repeated en-
cores. A dog show that is Of particu-
lar interest to children Is also a fea-
ture of the bill. The clever animals do
many amusing stunts that evince
months of careful training on the part
of their owner. A representation of an
Indian wedding. with genuine Sioux
as actors and actresses, is attracting
much attention.
The act is one of the most novel and
interesting ever seen in this section.
In 1t Is shown the way in which Indian
maidens were ofttimes given away in
marriage to strangers. There are big
horse acts and other good attractions
on the bill. ~
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-08-02
CITY MUST NOW PAY FOR
REMOVAL OF CARCASSES,

The police committee of Common
Council awarded the contract for re-
moving domestic dead animals for a
ear to Schwarz Co, the Only bidders,
for 81, 800. Under a contract with the
late G. Kuhne the city was to be paid
$2;100 by the contractor for the ex-
elusive privilege of removing the car
cases. The widow of Kuhne assigned
the contract to the New Jersey Render
ing company. but the Court of Errors
decided that a contractor had no right
to collect money for the removal of a
lead animal. Therefore the city has
to now pay the contractor $2,5 0 a year
instead of receiving 81. 100 from the con-
tractor. 4
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-08-02
GRAND TRUNK STRIKE
ANNOUNCED AS SETTLED.
Final Details Only Remain to Be
Arranged.

MONTREAL. Aug. at was an
nounced last night that a settlement of
the trouble between the Grand Trunk
railway and its striking trainmen n
conductors has been practically reached.
The details will not be announced un-
til later, as a number of minor matters
have to be arranged.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-08-02
KILLED WIFE; GETS SIX MONTHS.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 2.-William
Rose, who stabbed his wife with a
table knife in a quarrel in the eaply
part of last year. vas sentenced by
Judge Kinsey, in the Court of Oyer
and Terminer yesterday. to six months
imprisonment for manslaughter. Rose
pleaded guilty to that grade of crime
a year ago.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-08-02
TRAIN HIT AUTO
At RUTHERFORD;
OWNER ESCAPED
Car Smashed to Splinters by
Erie Express-CrOssing
Flagman Blamed.
Especial to the Newark start

RUTHERFORD, Aug. "A frantic
crowd was horror-stricken at 1O:45
o'clock this morning at the Rutherford
station of the Erie railroad, when a
main line express train going full speed
hit the automobile driven by George
Alexander, of Englewood, N. J., and
from which he jumped in time to ave
his life. The machine was hurled a
distance OF 300 feet and smashed into
splinters.
Flying glass cut a number of the by
ISLANDERS n added to the general ex-
element. at 1rst 1t was thought thai
Mr.. Alexander was seriously hurt, but
on examination 1t was found that his
only injury was a cut on his arm. The
blame for the accident is put on WILL
lam Nichols, the fiagman.
FIngman Ii Blamed.
Mr.. Alexander in talking about his
narrow escape said hat when he
reached the railroad tracks the gate
man motioned him to go ahead, which
he did. Just as he got to the centre
OF the crossing he noticed the train
LIN oioo ehoe the gates on the olLer
were down. He tried to back up
his machine, but had no time to do so.
Hearing the crowd yelling to him to
Jump. he did; just In time to save his
life.
The engineer on the flyer noticed the
~predicament of the automobilist and
tried to stop his train, but did not
succeed until he was 300 feet beyond
where he hit the car.
The railroad crossing at this point is
considered dangerous. During the past
year several serious accidents have
n many of the townsmen
are up in arms demanding that the
company raise the tracks.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-08-02
HAD NO PERMIT.

Because HI had no permit from the
city allowing a display of fireworks,
the proprietor of Kemper's Park OH
South Fourteenth street, was last
night stopped from giving a display of
aerial bombs and was cited to appear
in the Fourth Precinct Court next
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-08-02
BATTLESHIP FLEET HAS
REACHED DRILL GROUNDS.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-The sixth
division of the Atlantic battleship fleet
arrived on the Southern drill grounds
today for a round of target practise.
Five destroyers and the parent ship
Dixie put out for Gardeners bay, Long
Island sound, for several days of tor
pedo practise and maneuvers
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-08-02
HOLD ALLEGED AsSAILANT.

Frank Romano, % years old, of go
Malvern street, was today held under
5000 bail to await the action of the
grand jury by Judge Hahn in the Third
Precinct Court, Upon a charge of as
sault. The complainant was Tony
Toscan, of SO Malvern street, who
claimed that Romano lured him to
the dumps at the foot of Malvern
street yesterday afternoon and then
beat him up.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-08-02
CIGAR DEALER IN BANKRUPTCY.

On petition of Bidder & Bilder, rep
%resenting the New Jersey Tobacco COM
pany, of Newark, an involuntary petit
ton in bankruptcy was filed today
against Charles Turk. a retailer of PIP
Broad street, Elizabeth. The petition
alleges that Turk gave precedence to
n A. c. Armstrong, a creditor, in Civ
ing him a chattel mortgage. thus com
hitting an act of bankruptcy. The as
sets, it is stated, are $500, and the
liabilities 81 5000.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-08-02

Tuesday. Several complaints were
made about the bombs. and Captain
Brown, of the Sixth Precinct. was noti-
fed. He asked Kemper if he had the
required permission, and on receiving
word that he had not. stopped the ex-
hibition.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-08-02
MAYBAuM HEARING ADJOURNED.

Referee in Bankruptcy Edwin 6.
Adams today postponed further hear
ing in tie Solomon S. Maybaum bank
ruptcy case until Sept. 6. Maybaum
is a Newark man, and failed in his at
tempt to finance a fruit stand in the
Washington market.