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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-24
LETTER.BOXES AID
IN DELIVERING MAIL.
Newark Postmaster Emphasizes
Matter in Statistical Report.

Postmaster James L. Hays today
gave out a statistical report of the
Newark postoffice. which furnished
some interesting figures in relation to
the manner in which the mail is cared
for by Uncle Sam. The postmaster
added that there were many improve
ments possible, one of which he re-
CARDS as most important and lays
with the people themselves, is individ-
ual letter boxes.
Everybody should possess an in
dividual letter-box at the home. Com
plications of all kinds result from ham
ding the immense amount of mail
without the aid of the individual letter.
box. 1t is shown how tae old method
of ringing the bell and whistling and
waiting for the addressee to appear
at the door is very ~inconvenient to the
resident and letter-carrier. Authorities
at the postoffice declare that test cases
have beer made on this phase of the
work, and ii developed that the carrier
whose delivery is placed in individual
q b0aCG Z 90 ~ O1GARAANo -
houses while the man working by the
old method finishes one house. Strong
arguments are being made by the pos
tai authorities at Washington for the
establishment of an order compelling
Individual mail boxes to be installed
in each house. The postmaster declares
Newark viii benefit by this practise IL
everybody adopts it and there would be
less complaints.
The report issued today discloses the
following: Regular carriers in the
Newark postofice, including the sta
tions at Nutley, Belleville, Irvington
and Harrison, 231. OF this number
forty-nine are engaged in the collec.
ton of mail exclusively; four more are
mounted men, who, in wagons collect
from the package boxes.
II is estimated that SO Ia square
miles are covered daily by all the car
Two-trip men walk 1919 miles a
day; three-trip men, s % miles a day;
four-trip men, 6a miles a day. The
carriers who do nothing but collect
mail cover on foot 16A miles a day;
wagon men, q miles a day.
On the average a carrier works seven
hours and ffty-our minutes a day. He
carries about seventy-three pounds OF
mail matter a DAY and makes about 327
The entire population served
from the Newark office is estimated at
416.6S7. The average number of per-
served by each carrier is 2,118.
carrier has about 1896 places CT
delivery.
There are 743 street letter-boxes in
use, and ia package boxes. Forty-one
per cent. of the population s supplied
with individual mail boxes; 13 per cent.
If the business places have these
BOXES.
During the week of March s to II.
inclusive. the mail matter Of all classes
delivered weighed 56.94S pounds; first
mail made up 24.842 pounds of
his
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-24
SECOND REGIMENT TO
ELECT COLONEL APRIL 4.
Especial to the Newark start

TRENTON, March 24.-General Den
mis- F. Collins, Of Elizabeth, commander
Of the Second Brigade, came to the
State House today and arranged for
the election of a colonel for the Second
Regiment, at the armory Tuesday,
April 4.
Assistant Attorney General Nelson
B. Gaskill gave General Collins an
opinion that the departmental officers
will not be entitled to vote at the cleo
ton. This will exclude from the voting
the quarterrnaster, regimental adjutant.
inspector OF rife practise, chaplain,
etc.
The leading candidates for the col
onelcy are: Major Horace M. Read
ing, of Stockton, and Major william B.
Martin, of Elizabeth. Lieutenant-Col-
onel George L. Forman, of this city.
has announced that he is not a candi-
date.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-24
ROYALTY VISIT
EMPEROR FRANCIS JOSEPH.

VIENNA, March 24.-Emperor WILL
lam, Empress Auguste Victoria n
the others of the royal family who are
en- route for Corfu were the guests to-
day of Emperor Francis Joseph at
Schoenbrunn castle. There is a dispo-
sition in some quarters to attach politi-
cal significance to the visit, but IL Is
the Emperor's practise to call upon his
"paternal friend" on his annual trip
to Corfu.
A grand reception in honor of the
Emperor was given at noon, at which
his majesty met those prominent in
the government and the official life
of the capital. A state banquet was
arranged for tonight. preceding the de-
parture of the guests for Venice.
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PASS EXAMINATIONS
AS STENOGRAPHERS.
Especial to the Newark star

TRENTON, March 24.-The Civil
Service Commission today made pub
lie the names of those who were SIC
cessful in passing successful examina-
lions for second-grade stenographers in
Essex county.
The successful candidates follow:
Rose Karosense, Newark; Henry 7.
Stanfleld, Montclair; Edith A. Settle,
Newark; Rose Cousins, Irvington; Rob-
ert f. Morgan, Newark; Irwin H. Lee
lig, Newark; Harry Katz, Newark;
Sadie Deixel, Newark; Agnes I. Walsh,
Belleville; Lillian r. Roche, Newark;
Claire H. Shiffer, Newark; Anna z.
Horwitz, Newark; Estelle r. Gordon,
Newark; May T. Murphy, Newark;
Katherine M. Roche, Newark. John w.
Dobbins. of Newark, also passed a SUE
cessful examination for chief of mos
quito determination department Of the
Newark Board of Health.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-24
CONFER WITH M'CARTER
OVER PLANK ROAD PLANS,

Representatives of Hudson and Essex
counties held a conference with Thomas
N. McCarter, president OF the Public
Service Corporation, regarding the
McCarter there were present FRANC
Berger, general counsel for the corpor-
alton; Engineer Owen, OF Essex county;
Engineer Thomas Wasser, of Hudson
county; Hudson County Counsel John
O'Mara.
AS a result of the conference the COR
poration president agreed to write a
letter to the representatives OF both
eountels stating the company's stand In
the movement to improve the Plank
road.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-24
SECOND DECEMBER GRAND
JURY TO END IT'S LABORS.

The second December grand jury will
wind up its labors tomorrow morning.
when it's presentment will be handed
to Chief Justice William S. Gummere.
The present panel has been in session
min weeks, and has handled over 400
cases, practically all of them being OF
minor importance.
1t Is expected that the new
ment will pc the shortest turned in by
any grand jury in many months, as
nothing but routine matters has come
before the body. The first April grand
jury will be announced by Sheriff will
lam Harrigan on Saturday. April /, and
will be sworn in by Chief Justice Gum
mere on Tuesday, April 4.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-24
STATE COMPTROLLER
RETAINS g. o. P. DEPUTY
Especial to the Newark start

TRENTON, March 24.-State Comp
troller Edward l. Edwards. the first
Democratic to hold that office in years,
has flied with Secretary of state Dick
insen the official announcement of the
temporary appointment of Isaac N.
Doughten, Of Camden county, Republic
can, as deputy comptroller.
Mr.. Doughten. who served under
Comptroller West. took the oath of
office under MIR. Edwards some time
ago. The notice of Mr.. Edwards states
that the appointment of Mr.. Doughten
is to be effective until May I. unless re-
called earlier. The officials at the
State House are much pleased at the
retention Of Mr.. Doughten.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-24
PHEASANTS ON RESERVATION.

Six English pheasants were placed in
the South Mountain reservation today
by the Essex County PARK Commission.
The birds were gifts from the Fish and
Game Commission of New Jersey. and
the local authorities were promised ad-
ditional presents of animals in the near
future.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-03-24
JUDGE WILL JAIL
WRITER'S SEEKING
To INFLUENCE
Vice-ChancellOr Howell Receives
Letters Suggesting How
to Decide Cases.

Vice-Chancellor Howell Is occasional
Iy restored by letter-writers who have
Interior motives in influencing pending
LITIGATION, and when a letter came to
the bench today OF. a cas- thai was
to be before him a few hours later his
judicial dignity was severely ruf1ed'
and he announced that he would treat
such letter. writers ner safter In a most
summary way.
Today's letter came from James Z.
Wilson, of 339 Pacific avenue, Jersey
City, and had reference 10 an action
for specific performance Of contract In
which Christian L Olsen figured as
complainant and Charles Carr as de-
PENDANT, with John Shafer, of Hacken-
sack, as a factor IN the case. The dis
pute was over three acres OF land in
Keansburg, and the court decided that
Shafer had no legal title.
Wilson had written that Shafer did
own the property.
Is Contempt OF Court.
This statement" said the court
severely, was made absolutely TO IN
nuence the court, and the writer has
committed an offense which might be
punished as contempt of court by a fine
or Imprisonment. In case | get any
more correspondence from this gentle
man he will get something he won't
like.
Another man. he continued, David
L. Peter, of this city. has been writing
to me about the case of Johnson VS..
Johnson. The case did not come before
me, but hat does not palliate Peters
He is liable to the same kind
Of treatment as Wilson.
People must understand that they
have no right to use any method to In
the mind Of the court in any
case or proceeding, however trivial"
Herbert D. Lloyd was the original
owner Of the Keansburg tract and
sold twenty-three acres, including the
In dispute claimed by Shafer, %
Carr. Shafer based his claim on pur-
chases from squatters, and when
Olsen came along as a buyer from
Carr he demanded that Shafer should
a clear title. The suit was
to compel Carr to do this.
1t is likely that Shafer, who was not
made a party to the suit, as he had
to do with the contract be-
tween Olsen and Carr, will now face
1 suit in ejectnent, as his title to the
.hree acres was held to be no good.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-20
KEYP0RT

Fred Frick, proprietor OF the
Pavilion Hotel, wss in Red Bank on
krssress yeste-da
Or. o. O. Bogardus was a Trenton
visitor Wednesday.
Matthias Pease. the butcher, was
In Perth Amboy yesterday.
Walter Bleyl and family, who
have resided In Keyport for some
time. expect to to Texas to-
morrow.
Al new large bell whistle has been
Installed on the Louis Stultz Ice
plant.
Mrs. Chester Walling was a Red
Bank visitor yesterday.
A. Il. Huy1er, of the firm of Huy-
Ter & Bro, bicycle dealers, was in
New York yesterday purchasing new
goods for their fall trade.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Norman, of
Elizabeth, are the guests Of friends
in town.
Miss Estella Hageman. of Newark,
waa a visitor in town yesterday.
MRS. Wallace Jack and son Arthur,
OF Brooklyn. are the guests OF Mrs.
Jacks parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Tempelton.
Miss Viola Yerks is a New York
visitor today.
HI Henry's Minstrels will be IN
the Broadway theatre tonight.
There will be a bowling elimina-
ton game tonight on the Brunswick
alleys.
G. j. Post was in New York ON
business yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-20

Mrs. SaIkind Working for
Free Dispensary.
speciat 10 the EvENfNo NEWS.


Keyport, Oct. 20.-An effort is
being put forth by Mrs. SaIkind, Of
Kearny street, to organize a society
to establish a free dispensary for the
poor people OF Keyport. Mrs. SAL
kinds idea is to get 1000 people of
the town to agree to contribute FIVE
cents weekly for this purpose. When
this number of people have sub
scribed to this fund it is the inten-
ton of the promoter to purchase a
suitable location and erect a building
through the building and loan asso-
citation.
Mrs. Salkind claims that with this
amount of money the institution can
be maintained and be a great relief
to the poor who cannot afford to pay
for the services Of q physician and
the necessary medicine in case OF
sickness. What progress is being
made by Mrs. Sa1kind In this matter
could not be learned as the promo
ter was away from home yesterday
when an EVENING NEWS reporter
called.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-20
BELF0RD

The Middletown township demo-
cratic executive committee will meet
Ia Bennett hall tonight. 1t In ex-
pected some important matters will
be discussed and e full attendance
of the members Is requested.
Several from this place attended
sHi Henry's Ministries" at the Ly-
ceum at Red Bank last night.
Postmaster d. w. Van Note was
Ia Atlantic Highlands on business
yesterday.
M. P. Yard was. In Hazlet calling
on friends yesterday.
Despite the storm of yesterday
several 81 the fishermen lifted their
pound nets In the bay and those who
did were awarded Tor their EFFORTS
by bringing ashore O quantity OF
large blue hsh. Blue fish are seldom
see IN these waters as late in the
season as this, and bring q good
price In the market.
Harry White was In New York yes
terday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-20
HIGHLANDS

Austin, the fo~ur-year-old son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Johnson, who
has been suffering with congestion
Of the lungs, is much improved and
is considered out Of danger by the
attending physician.
Thomas Derby was in Long
Branch on business the fore part OF
the week.
Rev. Thomas Huss, pastor OF the
M. e. chua h, announces that he will
deliver two special on Sum
day next, also that the church choir
Ia preparing special music for thts
day. An earnest invitation is extend
ed tc all to attend these services.
G. Mel. Johnson al a Red Bank
visitor yesterday.
George Smith. who was injured a
few days ago by being thrown from
his delivery wagon when his horse
ran away. ts improving and will DO
around In a few days.
DR.. John Opperfnan made = busf-
ness trip to New York "Wednesday.
NIF
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-20
FRENEAU

Mrs. Ford, of Freneau, entertains
at luncheon today Mrs. Cox and Mrs.
Arthur, Of Matawan. The luncheon
preceding the euchre given by Mrs.
Ford yesterday afternoon.
The Choral Society recently
formed In Matawan had q meeting
and were entertained by Mrs. Neid-
linger, or FreDeau. Monday evening.
Mrs. Hortenstein vas a visitor In
New York Tuesday.
columbus Day" Mr.. F. 9. Bedle
and family, OF Matawan, and Miss
Kinderford, of Freneau, motored to
Lakewood and surrounding towns.
The weather was ideal and ail re-
turned home after a most delightful
outing.
Mr.. Peter Stevenson, of Freneau,
was taken suddenly quite I'll and Is
now unconscious, but his friends are
hopeful of q speedy recovery.
Mrs. Herbert Burlew, of Freneau,
spent Tuesday at Keyport.
Rev. and Mrs. John Bradburn
have closed their home in Matawan
and have gone back to Freehold,
where Mr.. Bradburn is a professor
in the Boys Military Academy. He
and his wife have endeared them
| selves to the people OF Matawan and
will be greatly missed. Mr.. Brad
burn is rector of Holy Trinity Hpis-
copal church In Matawan, which has
been greatly improved in appearance
since be has been in. charge. He
will return each Sunday to hold ser
vices at IL a. n. and 4 p. m. The
evening hour being changed from
1880 .. m. to 4 O'Clock, as that hour
is more convenient for most of the
parishioners.
Fred Buriew, who is away to coll
Iege, Is expected with a friend from
same school to spend Sunday with
his parents at Freneau.
Miss Emma Wilson. of Middle
town, N. j., spent Sunday last with
Mrs. William Lyle, OF Valley Drive
Road. She returned home Sunday
afternoon.
Mr. =. Courtney Henuuford is hav-
ing his poultry Houses painted grey,
which seems to be quite an inn
proveSent.
Mr.. 3. .. Conover IS busy giving
his house o coat Of green paint,
which will give it a very attractive
appearance when completed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-20
CIVIC IMPROVEMENTS,
SUBJECT OF LECTURE

Nayesink, Oct. 20:-Rev. J.. G.
Lord. pastor Of the All Saints Epis-
copal church. delivered q stirring
address on Civic improvements,
before the members of the Navesink
Improvement Society at their meet
ing Wednesday night. County SUI
p~erintendent of Schools Enright has
been rendered an invitation to speak
to the society on Education at any
meeting Mr.. Enright might have an
opportunity. It was through the eff
forts Of this society that Road Super
visor Richard Lufburrow is regrav-
cling and regarding Sears avenue.
This society Is composed of the best
families in the village and they have
formed this organization with the
purpose OF forwarding any move-
ment that viii be a benefit to the
community
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-20
DEUTSCHER CLUB HAS
MEETING IN kEYPORT

Keyport, Oct. 20:--Deutscher
Club, composed of Germans be-
tween Keyport and Matawan, met at
their Q quarters over Schanck's
store, known as the Century A. c..
rooms, en- Tuesday evening. The club
will meet there in the future every
Tuesday for practice Of singing. UNI
der the instructions of Prof. Stein,
OF South Amboy, and for business
every Thursday evening at 8 O'clock.
The club requests all members to
be present on these evenings.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-20
CANDIDATES TO
GIVE SPEECHES
Taylor and Geran at Keyport
Club Tonight.

Keyport. Oct. 20:-Leon Taylor,
Of Asbury Park, and Elmer Geran,
OF Matawan, democratic candidates
for members Of the general assem-
bly,. will address the members and
friends OF the Independent Demo-
cratic Club tonight at their regular
meeting in the club rooms.
It is expected that this meeting
will be a stirring n and two good
addresses are expected. The club
urges all members to be present
and a cordial invitation is extended
to all who are in sympathy with the
club political ideas.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-20
MRS. MANTELL ILL AT
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS

Atlantic Highlands, Oct 90
Mrs Maria Booth Mantell, wife of
Robert 3. Mmantell, the actor, Is
seriously III at her home here, and
as a result her husband has been
forced to abandon his company for
the time being. Mr., Manteli was at
jamestown, N. T., Wednesday. when
he was informed of his wife's condi-
ton. He at once started for his
home.
At Mrs. M~antell's home last even
ing 1t was said that she was suffer
ing from q complication of diseases,
following an attack of heart disease
which she suffered several weeks
ago. Although Mrs. Mantell was
resting comfortably 1t was said that
nothing definite regarding her on
dition would be known until today.
DR.. j. H. Van Mater declared that
Mrs. Mantell vas very Ill but said
he did not think that there was any
immediate danger. Mrs. Mantell is
t~wenty-nine years old.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-20
MATAWAN

AT a meeting OF the Matawan Yzs
held at the home of Miss Irene Bow
er, the following officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year: President,
Mss Mae Bergen; corresponding
secretary, Miss Lila Wilson; record
Ing secretary, Miss Anna Long
street; treasurer, Miss Irene Bower.
Leo Flange an Italian, living on
the Rose Farm at Cliffwood, either
shot himself a~ccidently or was shot
by another party on Wednesday aft
ternoon. The wound was In the
fleshy part OF the leg. The mar is
non-ccmntttal or was. at the time
of this writing. He was taken to
the Long Branch hospital for treat
ment.
Miss urnco casnp, r vewarK, rs
visiting Miss Lillian Bolte.
Mayor s, B. Hggleston is deer
hunting n the Adirondaeks.
Miss Mae Bergen entertained the
Young Ladies' Card Club Wednes-
day evening
been spending several days with her.
father who farms the Arrowsmlth
farm on the Rorristown road.
Miss May Hancy, q student In the
State Normal school at Trenton, has
been spending several days with
Miss Mae Bergen.
Miss VILLA Van Brackle is spend
ing several days at Allenhurst.
William H. Heyer, of Middletown
township, was arrested by Officer
Lambertson, for threatening and an
noying Charles A. Palmer, of Holm
del township. The arrest was made
in Red Bank where Justice Sickels,
Of that place. bound him oyer TO
keep the peace.
Harvey Price, of the township OF
Matawan, was arrested by Officer
Lambertson, at Red Bank, on com
plant of his father-in-law, William
II. Lloyd, charged with abandoning
his wife and child. He was put UNI
der bonds to appear before Justice
Nirison on October 20th, at z p. m.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-20
A DINNER TO
DR.. KENDALL
Melvin A. Rice Has Issued
His Invitations.

Atlantic Highlands, Oct. 20:-
Melvin A. Rice, of Leonardo, has is
sued Invitations for an informal din
ner in honor of DIR. @. N. Kendall to
the members of the boards of educa-
ton and principals of the schools
throughout Monmouth county, to be
given In Hotel Marlborough, Asbury
Park, Saturday, October 81, at 1890
P. M. DR. Kendall is a commission
or of education for the state of New
Jersey and MI. Rice takes this
method Of introducing the commits
sioner to those interested in the
schools of this county. Mr.. Rice is
president of the Middletown town
ship Board of Education, also a
member of the State Board OF Edu-
cation and is very much interested
In the education of the coming gen
erations.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-20
REALIZE NEAT SUM BY
SUPPER AT HIGHLANDS
r~ess,also n. rvsN1No VIVA.

Highlands, Oct. 20:-The oyster
and clam chowder supper given by
the Ladies' Aid Society of the M.
e. church Wednesday night was a
grand success. The supper was
largely attended by the borough peo-
pie. 1t Ia understood the society
expect to hold several suppers dur
ing the coming winter. About $50
was realized from this n it was
stated by q member of the society.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-20
500 CLUB HAS ITS
SESSION AT KEYP0RT
spsosa, to tns EVENING NEWS.


Keyport, Oct. 2O:-The afternoon
500 club met at the home Of Miss
Loveta De Croft in Front street yes
terday. This club Is considered one
of the social gatherings among the
younger set of the borough. The af-
ternoon was most enjoyably spent.
In the whist game the following
were prize winners: First prize, bon
bon dish, won by Miss Elsie Curtis;
second prize, large bottle perfume,
won by Miss Ella Arrowsmith; third
prize, consolation, won by Miss Et-
tye Wyckof. Dainty refreshments
were served by the hostess during
the afternoon. Among the members
present were: The Misses Ola M.
Conklin, Elsie Curtis. Flora Beedle,
Ella Arrowsmith, Ethel Clarendon,
Edith Waning, Loretta De Croft,
Anna J.. Tilton, Florence Weisena-
mer, Viola Yerks, Wynne Walling,
Elsie Osborne, Mrs. Fl. o. Walling,
Mrs. William II. Walling and Mrs.
Harry Van Dorm
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-20
MONMOUTH COUNTY NEWS
DANCING SCHOOL WILL
BE OPENED AT kEYPORTI

Keyport, Oct. 2U:-professor
Sheehan and his two daughters Will
open q dancing school In the Broad
way theatre tomorrow. 1t Is the in
tention OF the professor to give two
classes each Saturday, one at $3.50
Ia the afternoon and the other at
7:80 in the evening. Following the
evening class on Saturdays an in
formal dance will be held. This is
the first opportunity in some time
the residents of this place have had
to be taught the art of dancing and
already several people have express
ed their Intentions of Joining the
class.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-20
PIPE ORGAN
NEXT SUNDAY

spsoiar to the EVENING NEWS

Keyport. Oct. 20.--It is expected
that the new pipe organ will be fully
installed in the st. John nj. e.
church by next Sunday. Rev. DR..
John Handfey, district superintend-
ent, will deliver an address at both
the morning and evening service.
The choir has arranged a special
musical program for the occasion
and the day is expected to be a rally
Sunday for the members and friends
OF the church. Following the SER
mon Sunday night q series Of extra
meetings will be commenced and will
continue each night for some time.
The pastor of the church extends a
hearty welcome to all.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-20
HURT IN FALL
FROM WAGON
Hors G. Smith Of Thompson's
Crossing in Accident.
spec,o1 3 ,hs EvENrNG NBwy.

UPccftf 10 EFo II ~ - 900 >
Bedford, Oct. 20:--Horace Smith,
who resides near Thompson's cross
Ing. was thrown from his wagon yes
terday afternoon In front OF the
postofice building, when the horse
he was driving ran away. The
wagon passed over the body OF Mr..
Smith. It was said that the unfort-
innate man had sustained internal
injuries. although this report vas
not verified. The horse was caught
by William See1ey before any dam
age was done to itself or the wagon