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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-15
MANY FINE PICTURES
IN LIBRARY EXHIBIT.

Representative In its display and
wide diversity OF style is the collection
OF pictures shown IN the gallery and
museum rooms of the Public Library
at the second annual exhibit of the
second season. The exhib ton. which
opened yesterday. will continue until
February rs. The hours are from II
until 8 o'clook, and from 1880 unit,
$3.50 O'Clock daily. Admission Is free.
Artists, whose examples of city, as
well as country. landscapes, are shown
are Sloan, Bellows. Glackens. Luks and
Stuart Cav and their associates, Put
nam Br!nlly and jerome Myers.
One picture that is attracting atten-
ton is a panorama of New York from
the Times building, by Miss Mary Il.
Carlisle. and have been lent
by Sophie Brannan and Paul Cornoyer.
There are good examples OF the best
Of Sidney Starr and water colors are
there to represent Colin Campbell
Cooper and l.. p. Vogt.
Besides the pictures there is an In
terestlng collection OF Japanese objects.
a large group of Thibetan objects is
displayed through Edward N. Crane,
who met with a miss onary from that
country and arranged to have him
lend his curios for this exhibition.
The tour paintings acquired by the
museum are on view, as are new OBJ
Jects from the Rockwell collection.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-15

was learned that Mrs. Palmer and u
mar came running out Of the wood =
together near Crawford, July 4 last,
and Loarded a trolley car that made ks
way to the Palmer house.
John Adams, a friend OF the Palmer
family, who is a railroad clerk and
lives in New York city, next told about
the arrangements he had made with
the husband and two detectives to
catch Mrs. Palmer in the Brooklyn
house on Prospect park west, with
some man other than her husband.
He went into details as to how the
quartet entered the house after having
Jung the bell in vain.
Then we got the janitor,' he said.
who gave US a knife and We forced
the door open AMI went into the apart
ments which were dar,. Somebody
struck a match. lit the gas and Mrs.
Palmer cried out, oh, My Gojt"
The witness said he was sure that
1t was Coz hat was with her and
Identified him, seated In one of the
middle benches Of the court room
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-15
PARENTS GIVE
CHRISTENING PARTY

In honor Of the baptism of their
daughter IRA e Last night Patrol Driver
of the Second Precinct Michael II.
Cunning and his wife gave a christen-
Ing party for them at their home, West
Kinney street. DESK Sergeant Thomas
w. Pursell entertained the com any
with an Irish Jig and reels, assisted by
John Ryan, Miss Virginia Purse.l gave
piano solos.
Those present we're Thomas Pursell.
Mrs T. PuPrsell, John Ryan, Gertrude
Ryan, Miss Virginia Pursell. Mrs.
Charles Griffin, Miss Marguerite Egan,
Miss N. Dudley. John Hartman, Miss
Emma Lewis, Miss Josephine Ryan,
Mrs. Hugh Boyle. Miss Eleanor Boyle.
Miss Rose Helen Matthews, Mrs.
Thomas Matthews, Miss Helen Calvin.
Thomas. Daniel and John Cunning.
Miss Mae Cunning. Mr.. and Mrs John
Cunning, ST. The baptismal
was performed In ST. Bridyet's Roman
Catholic Church by the rev. Eugene p.
Carroll.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-15
SCHUBERT ORATORIO
SOCIETY CONCERT.
Brooklyn Soprano and Russian
ViOIiniste Will Participate.

Those who have enjoyed the concerts
given by the Schubert Oratorio Society
In past seasons are looking forward
with pleasure to the concert tonight In
Wallace Hall, which will mark the
thirty-second season. Miss Elizabeth
Kalova, a Russian violiniste, n Miss
Martha j. WoOdsum. soprano, are to
BE assisting artists,
Miss Kalova made her debut in this
country six months ago, n plays in
this city for the first time. h pos
sesses the musical temperament of her
countrymen, and has alreaay won q
place for herself In the hearts OF those
who have nae an opportunity to hear
her.
Miss Woodsum has a lyric soprano
voice of great power, combined with
rare sweetness, and is the soprano In
the choir of the hanson M. e. Church,
Brooklyn. She has been heard much
in concert. Other artists are to be
Franklin Riker, tenor. and Albert
wiederhold, basso. Miss Alma Holm
win be the accompanist. Louis Arthur
Russell Is the musical director, and has
brought the society up TO the position
If prominence which 1t holds.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-15
DISPUTES CLAIM
Of YOUNG WIDOW
TO OVER 100000
Grandson OF w. c. Lester May
Cause Jersey Girl TO
Lose Fortune.

NEW YORK, Feb. 15.-Graee Felix
Lester, of 312 West 107th street, a
young widow. has been made defend
ant In two actions which involve an
attack upon her right to Owe s4J0.U0
left her by her husband, the late Will
lam C. Lesster
Lester accumulated a fortune as a
broker. He married Grace Felix, a girl
of 20, at Linyale, n. j., on August %,
1904, when he was 70 years of g This
was one weel. after his first wife, Jose
phine Lester, had been granted an In
diana divorce He settled 800, 900 and
some Western property upon Mrs. jose
phine Lesster when they separated.
He lived with his young bride In
New York and at st. Augustine, Fla.
Two children were born to them, Will
lam c. Lester. jr., 4 a of age and
Grace c. Lester, aged ! e The
husband died at ST. Augustine on Janu-
airy 81, leaving the bulk of his property
In trust for his widow and two children.
When Mrs. Lesster offered the will
for probate yesterday Attorney w. T.
Gridley appeared to have the proceed
Ing stayed until he could make Will
am c. Lester, the second, a party TO
the action. This young man, he said,
Intends to file objections to the will,
claiming that he is the grandson OF
william c. Lester and entitled to share
In the estate.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-15
IN COURT
RECALLS MURDER.

The shooting 20 death Of Tony Made
line by his wife. Jennie, octobNr 10.
1868. in South River, was recalled in
papers submitted before Vice-C hancel-
Tor Howell in his chambers todhy.
where Warren r. Schenck, of New
Brunswick, ounse flor the South River
Building and Loan Association. APP
peared and asked to have a one-half
interest in a property in that town i'm
pressed with en of a mortgage for
81, 400. Decision was reserved by tho
court.
The late Madeline gave the mort
rage to the association after he had
bought a lot so as to build his house
In which he was afterward shot, as the
result of one of the numerous quar-
rels between the couple. He had q
knife and was chas ng her around n
table when she seized a pistol and
killed him. The story of years of abuse
on his part and self-defense OF her
part was believed by the jury when
the trial was on, and she was con-
victed of m-anslaughter only. A 1--WE
year sentence was passed upon the
young woman but in view of the facts
IN the case she was pardoned recently.
She was only 16 years old when the
shoot ng took place.
Tony took title to the property In
his own name and that of his wife, but
later when he borrowed the money
executed the mortgage, asserting that
he was never married.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-15
JUDGE HEARS, BUT
CAN'T SEE MIDGET
NABBEO FOR THEFT
Bids Policeman Put WOuld-be
Burglar on a Step.
Ladder.

Joseph Davis, the three-foot midget.
who for several months past has en-.
tertained homeward-bouned commut-
ers by his antics in front of an auction
store at 296 Marset street, was held in
$500 bail by Judge Hahn, In the First
Precinct Court, this morning, to await
the action Of the grand jury on a
charge of the theft of a revolver and
a blackjack from the store.
Back OF Vt looms a tale OF SAFE
breaking that went wrong when De.
tective Sergesnts Quinn and Kuhn
nabbed the three-foot midget about
0 O'clock last night,-as he was trying
to unlock the zach door of the store.
Davis couldn't reach the key-hole AMI
after he had made several attempts
Quinn and Kuhn arrested him.
Information had reached Harry
Simons, proprietor OF the store, thai
Davis was planning to rob the safe
He didn't believe il, as Davis had al
ways proved reliable. However, as the
store has been robbed several times he
notified police headquarters.
Davis was the most ~unconcerned
party In the COURTROOM this morning
when he was araigned before Jud ge
Hahn. His three feet of height kept
his head far below the level of the
Judges hve-foot bench. When the case
was called and he was asked how he
pleaded he piped In a shriil voice:
Not guilty"
Judge Hahn looked surprised. There
was apparently no prisoner in front OF
him. 81 neal a voice out I do not see
anyone" said the judge.
Il plead not guilty" again shrilled
the voice of MIDGET Davis.
Judge Hahn arose from his seat,
leaned over the desk and looked for the
prisoner. Still he could not see him, as
Davis was crowded close to the front
OF the bar.
THE prisoner is there, all right,
judge" Clerk Elmer Freeland informed
the court.
Better ge. a step-ladder for him."
then remarked the court, "or else move
him out in the middle Of the room,
where ! can see him."
Davis was moved so he came in the
vision of the judge. ~ho then held him
to the grand jury, as told above.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-15
POLICEMEN CUT GIRLS
CIRCUS CAREER SHORT,

Plainclothesmen King and Smith, of
the First Precinct, last night prevented
two young girls belonging In Yonkers
from taking a trip to Porto Rico with a
circus that sailed his morning from
New York for San Juan.
The girls are Frances Petre, Is years
old, of 20 North Broadway, Yonkers,
and Nellie Gill. II years old, of 122
Woodward avenue. Yonkers.
Several days ago they met George
Hooker. q cowboy, who gives his adj
dress as Bliss Oklohoma. Hooker des-
cribed circus lift to them in such glow
ing terms thai both girls agreed to run
away from home and Join the circus.
Yesterday Hooker brought the girls
to Newark and was discovered by
Smith and King as he was looking for
a clearinghouse on Washington street.
The trio were taken to the First Pre-
police station. where Hooker was
released, with orders TO get out of town.
The girls were held W. night in the
station, and this morning were turned
over to Probation officer Gascoyne,
who is holding them, awaiting advice
from the girls parents.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-15
USED ANOTHER'S NAME;
HELD FOR TAKING HORSE,

william Addleman, of 3O6 Belmont
n who. II is alleged, obtained a
horse and wagon on false pretense on
January 90 last, a today arralgned
at the Fourth Precinct Criminal Court
and held In $500 bail to await the &C
ton of the grand jury.
At the time stated the prisoner, ac-
ccmpanied by another youth. came to
the livery stable OF Abraham Ro nick,
1875 Broome street, and hired the horse
and wagon in the name of Edestein, of
1S1 Ferry street. RosniCk, knowing
Edestein and believing him respons BILE,
gave Addleman the rig.
When a week elapsed and the rig
was not returned he called up Edestein,
who denied knowing anything about
the matter.
It was then reported to headquar-
tiers and Sergeant Meehan, Of the de-
tective force. was put on the case. Yes
terday the prisoner was caught.
The rig has not yet been returned to
the owner.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-15
EDWIN GORSUcR.

Funeral services for Edwin Gorsuch,
of 1S4 Washington street, Will be held
tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock in
Joshua Brlerly's mortuary parlUrs, 402
Broad street.
Mr.. Gorsuch had been employed on
the Newark Daily Advertiser, now
the STAR, for sixteen years. He died
yesterday morning In st. Michael's
Hospital after a lingering illness. He
8 survived by his muther. who lives in
Wilmington. Del, and one son. John
3orsuch. a printer. who is employed In
New York.
The Rev. John 8. Miller, rector of
he Bouse of Prayer. win conduct the
funeral services tomorrow. The inter-
ment will be in the typographical
unions plot in Arlington Cemetery.
For many years Mr., Gorsuch was a
prominent member OF Typographical
Union No. 103.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-15
HELPS THE DAUGHTERS
OF DEAD TRAlNMEN.

Notices have been sent out by super
intends of the various divisions of the
Pennsylvania railroad calling attention
to ST. Johns Orphanage, l722 Ritten-
house street. Philadelphia. The priv
il, ges of this ofphanage are for the
daughters Of men who nav been killed
while In the discharge OF their duties
in the service Of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company n affiliated lines.
St. Johns Orphanage was endowed
by John Edgar Thomson. late presi-
dent of the company 1t IL for girls
who are aiken under agreement with
the mother or guardian, and, free Of
charge, given a plain education. taught
household work, cooking and sewing.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-15
ARREST MAN AS THIEF
OF GERMAN SILVER.
Raupp, Alias Meyers, Has Prison
Record.

What is believed to be an important
capture of a man who for a number OF
months past has been stealing German
silver from different factories in New
ark n vicinity was made just before
noon today by Detective Sergeants Nc
Connell and Harris, of police head
quarters.
alias John Meyers, who has at least
w terms in prison to his credit. He
was arrested by Harris and Mcconnell
just as he was leaving a lunkshop In
Morris avenue. where he had disposed
OF 100 pounds of metal worth about go
cents per pound for $685., or 10 cents
per pound.
Under a crossfre of questions by
Harris and Mcconnell, Raupp broke
down and confessed he had stolen the
metal from the oxford Chemical Com
pany, of Bayonne, while employed
there as a laborer by the American
Bridge Company, which was doing con-
struction work at the Bayonne plant.
The detectives have been after this
man for several weeks and believe that
he is but one of a gang that has been
doing a wholesale business In stealing
metals. Other arrests are expected to
follow.
About fifteen years ago Raupp, or
Meyer, who is about 35 years of age
and aims to live in Fox Hill. was ar
rested on a charge of grand larceny.
He was convicted and served a three
year term in State prison for this Of
Tense. Three years ago he was arrest
ed on a similar charge and sentenced
to eighteen months in the Caldwell
pe~nitentiary. He escaped after serving
a short time, but was recaptured on
December s, 1908. by the police of the
Fourth Precinct and sent back to fin
ish his sentence.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-15
TO HOLD CHARITY BALL.

ELIZABETH. Feb. 15.-The Sacred
Heart Lyceum has completed arrange
ments for q charity ball TO be held In
the Sacred Heart Hall. Bond street,
February p. The tickets are fifty cents
end the proceeds are to be used for the
relief of the poor of the parish. The
Ladies' Aid Society OF the Sacred Heart
Church is 10 Furnish supper In the
lower hall that evening.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-15
TENTH ANNUAL BANQUET
OF LAUNDRYMEN'S CLUB.

Covers were laid for sixty-eight at
the tenth annual banquet Of the North
Jersey Laundrymen's Club. held last
evening at Achtel-Stetter's. John H.
Hart presided as t. astmaster, introduce
ing as speakers L.. H. Fisher, of Kansas
City. president of the national 1850
citation; John H. Heath, of New York,
secretary of the national association;
e. S. Purdy. Of Jersey City. and w.
H. Hasvreck.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-15
FORM MEMS BROTHERHOOD.

Forty charter members were enrolled
in an organization TO be known as the
Mems brotherhood. which was formed
at q meeting held at the First Congre-
gational Jube Memorial Church last
ght. The new bod Is to be afilia Ell
with the Congrega tionaL brotherhood
of America. The following officers were
elected: Lincoln E.. Thompson, presi-
dent: Or Gilderov o Bellew, VI e.
president: Elmer Geraghty, secretary,
and Thomas c.. Ha .liday. treasurer.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-15

81 oOnrul O. NY
OMEI into q bowl
three-quarters full
of boiling water,
Y head and
bowl with towel,
and breathe the
vapor that arises
deep into the lungs.
BY this method
many a hard cola
has been broken UP
overnight. a r y
OMEI outfit, which
consists of a bottle
of HYOMEI and a
hard rubber pocket
inhaIer costa 81 M
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-15

or HYOMEI INTO
a bowl OF boiling
water and hold tho
child's head over
II, covered with q
towel or Goth so
that only the air
filed with Y
o M Ell vapor 70
breathed.
This treatment
has saved many a
child's life, and
mothers of croupy
children should al
a have HY-
OMEI on hand.
For coughs. colds
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-15
MISS KATHERINE WHELAN.

Funeral services for Miss Katherine
A. Whelan, of 81 North Third street.
will be held at st. Patrick's Cathedral
at 10 o'clock Friday morning. Miss
Whelan died at her home Tuesday
evening. She is survived by two Sis
ters, Mrs. Elizabeth A. Quinn and Miss
Mary e. Whelan.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-15
TOOK FIVE BOTTLES OF LIQUOR.

Certain unidentified persons who.
rather than purchase liquors after
hours, broke into the side entrance of
MAJ Fischler's saloon at S73 Ogden
street last night and appropriated our
bottles Of whiskey and bottle Of
port
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-15
RAID sLor MACHINES, 7 ARRESTS.

Seven prisoners taken in as many
raids on stores housing slot mach n s
are to be arraigned in the Second Pre-
cinct Court Friday. Plainclothesmen
Owens. volk and Linnett made the ar
rests yesterday.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-15
Best Remedy for Catarrh,
Group, Coughs and Colds

oMEI vapor treatment in conjunction
with the inhaler.
TIE Vapor treatment is best taken
just before going to bed; II on,y takes
about five minutes time. Pour q tea
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-15

at druggists everywhere. Extra bottles.
If afterward needed, cost only so cents.
Mail orders filed. charges prepaid. by
Booths Hyomei CO., Buffalo, N. z.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-15

Breathe IHYoME1 for all diseases OF
the breathing organs, 1t Is guaranteed
In case of Group which is very COM
mon IN children, send for a doctor at
once. In the meantime pour 80 drops
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-15

and catarrh, breathing HYoMEI
through the inhaler is usually suffi-
cient.
Many Peep .. however. use the HY-
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-15
Recalls Taxicab Abduction.

1890
The two children, Arthur Carl, 5
years Old, and Audrey, 3 years old,
ngured several months ago In a sen
saLlUnal attempt on the part of the
mother to aDuuot them as they were
trudsing home nom school an Pougn-
heeusle, where they are now In Gus
tody OF an aunt. Mrs. Palmer created
d nrst-class alstuiD lance in that town
when she suddenly sprang from be-
.lind a tree and seized one Oh the little
ones. wnlle tue chauffeur ot her taxi
Gao grabbed the other. botn were
nustleu into the machine, but the
Poughkeepsie police came to the rescue
ana taey were restored TO their aunt.
William LUwery, OF 10 Soulh Oxford
street, kinzaDetn, the hrst witness, a
mutual Trend OF the family, who was
y. esent at the marriage of the couple,
winch took place In Brooklyn, was The
drst witness called by Samuel koest-
er, counsel for Mr.. Palmer. He had
| ueen asked by the husband to enect a
! reconciliation, he testified, for the sake
of the children, but when he called
upon Mrs. Palmer she repulsed him, a.
far as reconciliation ideas were con-
cerned, and said hat she n her hds-
band lived like cat and dog.
"She said" so this witness swore,
that she would never live with her
husband again, as there vas nothing
in common between them and he was
very close In money matters. Another
reason why she objected to him was
that he made such a fuss when once
she had a drink with one OF her
friends"
1t was Mrs. Emma Draws who testl-
fed that Mrs. Palmer had the habit of
leaving the children alone In the house
and leaving the key with her. the wit
ness. She, too, testified she heard Mrs.
Palmer say that she did not like her
husband.
Ever see any man, other than her
husband, around there?" she was
asked.
Yes, sir. One evening 1 saw a man
of stocky build, medium height. dressed
in a whit. suit and smoking a cigar
hanging around the house In Eiize-
BETH
Can you Identify him here In court2'
"Eiixnbeth Too Gossipy a Town."
The witness failed to do so, and then
went on TO say that she had often
heard Mrs. Palmer say that Elizabeth
WIS u u6du lONl dHu given Up 10 lOO
much gossiping. 1t was for that rea
son. she explained, she Travelled to
New York q good deal. buying fifty
trip tickets.
Mrs. Alice Norris, another Elizabeth
neighbor, swore that she did not know
Of any specific quarrels tive the
couple, but knew that they frequently
did not talk together and that the
children at times We're neglected be-
cause the mother was away.
Mrs. Norris told about a little trip
she took with Mrs. Palmer when they
had come drlnk together. Witness
took something mild" she swore.
What did Mrs. Palmer tRke?"
asked Mr.. Koestler gently.
~ Think ~ Was a Gin Hickey"
81 thirk." came from the witness
with much hesitation, ut was what
you call a gin r%ickey."
From Miss Irene Wright, another
Elizabeth neighbor OF the Palmers. II
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-02-15
WE USED TO LEAD
A CAT AND DOG
L.FE,' SAYS WIFE
Testimony of Futile Attempt TO
Win Mrs. PaImer's Consent
to Reconciliation.

Sensational testimony was given be-
fore Vice-Chancellor Emery today,
here Mrs. Kathleen 4. Palmer, of 1874
Prospect Park west, figured as the de-
PENDANT In a suit for divorce against
her husband, Arthur II. Palmer, a pros
porous insurance broker of Elizabeth
In the suit, which came up IN final
hearing, and the deta Is OF which we're
told when the papers we're filed sew
eral months ago. there is also an ap-
plication for the custody OF the two
children OF the couple.
Palmer's grievance Is that his wife
sought solace with one Louis Cox, a
Iongshoreman. who is named as the CO.
respondent. but who fatty denies that
he has ever been unduly friendly to
her,
Say They Led C~at-and-Dog Life.
Witnesses told that the Palmers lived
a cat-and-dog lie and Mrs. Palmer
herself Was quoted as having said that
that was the state of their matrimonial
lite, while others told about Mrs. Pal
mer leaving her children alone In the
house to seek adventures elsewhere:
that q strange man was seen near her
home when she lived in Elizabeth and
thai they appeared to have nothing In
common
The couple were married in 1901 and
lived happily together until the CO.
respondent came upon the scene. Then
| there was no end to domestic dissen-
slon and strife, which eliminated July
II. last when Mrs. Palmer went TO her
hat in Brooklyn, and there, according
TO the complainant, frequently enter
tained the longshoreman. Finally, ac-
cording to the aggrieyed husband, de-
tectives caught them after a trip to
Coney Island shorty before midnight
August 20 last.