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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-07
RIFLES HOLD MATCH

The Etaunton Rifles held two m atch
es at Highland Park July 4th, Private
J. C. DarnelI winning the National
Rifle Association medal by score Of
12O. The company medal was won by
Private John w. Ellinger with a score
of 116 at 200, 300 and 500 yards. About
thirty men entered for these events in
which over 1000 rounds of ammunition
were used.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-07
INTERESTING ROMANCE
Mrs. Elizabeth Deskins The Bride
of George w. Bryant.

Paying a grand and glorious trl-
butte to the institution OF matrl-
mony while at the same time nall
ing the lie that romance dies young
George W. Bryant and Mrs. ELIZA
beth Deskins, he seventy and she
fifty, yesterday obtained license to
wed. This is the second marriage
for both. The bridegroom's birth
place is given as Pennsylvania, and
his present residence as Fairfax
county this state, while the bride
came originally from Kentucky, but
has recently been making her home IN
Augusta. According to the license
issued the couple the time of the
ceremony was yesterday, and the
place was here.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-07
Snsnish Etiquette.

There Is a curious story Of how the
Duke d'Aosta when king of Spain
told muleteer to whom he was talk
ing to cover himself. the sun being
hot. forgetting that by so doing ne
made the muleteer grandee. Mar
shall Prim, to prevent this catastrophe.
knocked the mans hat out OF his
hand, and, according to some, the mule
teer had something to do with the as
sassination that followed few days
afterward.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-07
TWICE As MANY BIRTHS
1 As DEATHS LAST MONTH
Civ Health Officer Gives Valuable
Hot Weather Advice.

Hot WCdII1CI EAuVlSCs
+ In his regular monthly report to
the council City Health Officer Ken
meth Bradford makes it known that
June wasa remarkably healthy month
in Staunton despite the heat, that
there were just two times as many
births as there were deaths during
the period, he also gives several pre-
cautions which will reduce the num-
Der of cases of summer sickness
among the children, again points out
the urgent need of sanitary inspec-
tor and tells how flies and mosqui-
toes may be kept down to the small
est possible number.
There were fourteen births in
Staunton in the month of June and
only seven deaths. Important causes
of death were as follows: Gastritis l.,
chronic heart disease 1, intestinals
obstruction 1, peritonitis 1, tubercu-
losis 2, violence 1.
There was little disease of conta-
gious or infectious disease, the new
cases reported being as follow: Meas
les 1, scarlet fever 2, typhoid fever 8,
tuberculosis 3.
DR.. Bradford points out that four
of the six cases of typhoid fever re-
ported were contracted out of the
city, and the patients came here ill.
The number of cases corresponds eX-
actly to the number during the same
| month last year.
DIR. Bradford makes these sugges-
lions and recommendations:
"The unusual hot weather of the
past month has given rise to many
cases of summer diarrhea among in
fants and young children, but fortu-
nately none have resulted fatally
Mothers are urged to make every eff
| fort to secure clean, fresh milk fol
the children, to keep it cool and clear
after receiving it.
Sanitation
"The large number OF nleS anl
mosquitoes prevalent at this season
can only be reduced by vigorous
sanitary campaign and for this pur
pose, we are in urgent need of a spe
cial sanitary officer for two or three
months at least. 1t is obviously i'm
possible for the Health Officer, alone
to enforce our numerous, but excel
lent sanitary ordinances even if b.
had no other duties. 1t will be ex
ceedingly unwise to attempt to econo
mize in this direction for another sea
son.
For the benefit of those who vii
voluntarily aid in the cleaning u
campaign we will say that wher
there is no filth, no manure Their
will be no crop of flies, and wher
there is no stagnant water in pools
barrels, etc. there will be no ne7
, crop of mosquitoes"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-07

Byron's Three Great Men of Europe.
Lord Byron said that Europe saw
three great men In the early part OF
the. nineteenth century. But no one
now, in the early part of the twentieth
century, could guess at the names OF
more than one of the three 1t may be
that Lord Byron was joking, but it Is
quite possibI. that he was serious when
he named the curious trio.
Third In his little list he placed him
self. the second person was Napoleon
Bonaparte, and the first and foremost
was George Bryan Brummei. Beau
Brummel. king Of the beaux" and
lie Roi de Calais"-From JerrOld's
"Beaux and DandieS."
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-07
Tho Producer.

at must be annoying to have to ask
your husband for money" said the In
trusive woman.
81 wouldn't think Of doing So" re-
piled Mrs. Cumrox. I'VE Insist Oh
family games of bridge and in that
way avoid being under the slightest
obligations for what he contributes"
Washington Star.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-07
FUNERAL or MRS. M. J. GIBBS

The funeral of Mrs. Mary J. Gibbs
was held Tuesday afternoon from the
residence of Mr.. B. III. Smith and was
attended by many relatives and friends.
The service was conducted by .. F.
Gregory, D. D., and the interment
was in Thornrose cemetery. The pail
bearers were Messrs. w. S. Kerr, &.
A. Grafton, Frank Yount, John A.
Wehn, J. R. Gregory and Joseph
Barkman.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-07
MRS. w,LLsERcER VERY Ill

Mt. Sidney, July 5.-Mrs. ]. H..
Willberger, aged about sixty, a most
estimable woman, who resides here
where she is well known and has
many friends, is critically i'll at her
home and not expected to live. She
was stricken down last week with a
complication of diseases and DR.. ]. L.
Sheppe, of Mt. Sidney called in. DR.
A. J. Burkholder, of Staunton, was
also called in consultation.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-07
M,kino II Worse.

Willie had just received a severe
spanking. Nov, SIR" said his father,
"you 60 straight over into the corner
there and sit down"
A semihumorous thought struck VII
lie. He stopped bowling. and sheep
ish grin Overspread his face. Gee
pa" he remarked. isn't that sortel
rubbin' It in 2"-Exchange.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-07
a r,re Alarm.

First Boy-Where- goin' in such
a rush? Second Boy ION the rum
Fire alarm! First HUy-Where? Sec
ond Boy-Boss said he'd fire me IL
wasn't back from his errand in ten
minutez.-Boston Transcript.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-07
ENCOURAGE ed.

Old LADY, want you to take back
that parrot you sold me. I find that
it swears very badly. Bird Dealer
Well, madam, it's a, very young bird.
It'll learn to swear better when It's
a bit older.-Human Life.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-07
PRISONER PASSES THROUGH

Deceive Mcmahon passed through
here yesterday on No. A, having in Gus
tody Louis Gregory, Richmond's alb
sconding cashier. Gregory was
caught in Denver, where he had been
living under an assumed name since
his fight from the capitof.
Col. Thomas J. Roller and wife
have returned from theiE bridal tour
and are at home at FIT. Defiance.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1911-07-07
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Mrs. w. L. Jacobs and daughter,
Miss Elizabeth Jacobs, of Gordons-
Vile, are guests of Mrs. Bernard A.
Payne.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-12-01
Restrictions

The Residents of PaIisade
throughout its entire area of
more than a square mile, are in
sured immunity against Saloons,
Manufacturing Establishments,
and all else detrimental to a high
class community The residents
of Palisade are surrounded by all
that enables well-to-do people to
maintain country places while at
the same time enjoying the con-
veniences of the City.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-12-01
Population

Palisade IS 5 years old; no
houses have been erected, and
there is a population of over FIVE
hundred.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-12-01

Palisade is situated in Bergen
County, New Jersey, directly op-
posite I3oth Street Ferry. 1t
fronts for one mile on the Pail
sades along the Hudson River,
extending back mile or more to
the west, covering over 1000
acres of beautiful wooded coun-
try
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-12-01
Tax Rate

The Tax rate in the Borough
of Fort Lee for 1900 was $G.o2
per 100; for 1908, $I6o per 100.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1911-12-01

Cost of Gas $Ioo per thousand,
furnished by Public Service Cor
poration.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-23
GARRETSON is
THEIR CHOICE
Young Mems Republican
Club to Endorse Him for
Aldermen at Large.
WILL MEET TONIGHT
Also Have Debate on Geran
Law and Commission Form
of Government.

Ferd Garretson, whose term as
coroner expires in November, will be
endorsed fy the Young Mems Repub-
lican Club at It's meeting tonight
for the position of alderman-at-large
to oppose William D. Voorhees,, the
present incumbent, according to the
political rumors floating around town
today. Mr.. Garretson has been men
toned for the position since the with.
drawal Of John F. Ten Brock from
the race, to accept the nomination for
assembly, but he continues to remain
non-communicative on the subject.
He cannot succeed himself as coron-
er, according to law.
In addition to endorsing county
and city candidates the Club will
hear an able discussion on the new
Geran Law and Commission Form of
Government. The debaters will in
clude Morgan, Larson, Fred BRIGGS,
Thomas Hanson, Harry Wilson and
William Cortelyou. They were Sc
lected by President James A. Girls
void, Jr., at previous meeting. The
meeting will be held in the clubs
rooms in Odd Fellows hall, in Smith
street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-23
OF
ALARM SYSTEM
Public Service Getting Ready
to Turn 1t Over.

An inspection and complete over
hauling of the fire alarm and police
call systems is being made by In
spector Laing, an expert from the
Gamewell company, at the instance
of the Public Service Electric Light
and Power Company, which is de-
sirous of having the systems in the
very best OF shape before placing
them in the hands of the city cleo
trician, Jay b FRANKIE, on Septem-
Der /.
Inspector Laing began work today
testing and making adjustment in
indicators about the city. An in
spection and adjustment Of fire
alarm boxes will be made tomorrow
which is likely to cause the alarm
to sound at frequent intervals Test
alars of three taps will be made at
intervals. On Friday Mr.. Laing will
go over the fire alarm and police
call apparatus at city hall and the
police station.
EVENING NEWS covers the HeId
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-23
COUNTY RATE
is UNCERTAIN
Tax Board to Have Another
Meeting With Assessors.

county tax assessors received in
struct1ons today from Clerk William
A. Spencer, of the County Board of
Taxation, relative to the assessments
of the bank stock in their territory,
in accordance with the valuations
placed yesterday by the board in ses-
sion In New Brunswick. The assess
ors will make their assessments dur
ing the next two days and report to
the board in special session at 10
O'Clock Friday morning at New
Brunswick.
In yesterdays EVENING NEWS
was printed an article setting forth
the valuations OF the stocK or rne
taxable institutions and quoting
Clerk Spencer as declaring the pres
ent system of taxing banks as an out
rage. Only four banks were found
taxable yesterday by the board as fol-
lows: Perth Amboy National Bank,
800; Cranbury National, SEQ; South
River National, s36; National Bank
of New Jersey, at New Brunswick,
$40. The banks exempted by hold
ing non-taxable securities are as fol-
lows: First National of South Am
boy, Dunellen, Jamesburg, Metuch-
en-, Woodbridge, Roosevelt and the
Peoples National Bank, of New
Brunswick.
The county tax rate is still an un-
certainty. The board has not heard
what the assessment is going to be
on second class railroad property, and
until this is learned the board will be
unable to determine just what the
accurate tax rate will be. They ex'
pect the figures at any time. The
engineers of the state board compile
these figures.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-23
MAN STABBED
IN THE BREAST
Wound Near the Heart But
Is Not Deep.

Following an alteration with
Frank Capp in upper Smith street
last night, Louis Shepracy received
a serious stab wound on the chest
near the heart and another on the
left forearm. Unless complications
should develop the victim has a
good chance to recover according to
q statement made by the attending
physician. The police made a
search for the alleged stabber after
investigating the affray, but were
unable to locate him. 1t is believed
since Ie1t the etd5n@ ,RIs Nsssaaed sf'a
be continued.
Shepracy is at his home under
the care of DR.. Charles /. SILK. The
physician says he has long serious
cut on the chest, but, which on &C
count of it's slight depth may not
result fatally. 1t is evident that
Shepracy raised his arms in time to
save himself from being murdered,
for the knife was twice directed to-
wards his heart. Once 1t struck his
chest and the second stab ended on
hir forearm, which he had In posi-
ton to protect himself.
Immediately after the affair the
police were notified and Patrolman
Calvin and MCGOWAN responded. The
former procured the ambulance to
20 after Shepracy. When the officer
arrived he was at his home at 42s
Smith street, being treated by Dr.
Silk and the ambulance was not
needed Officer MCGOWAN made a
search for the alleged stabber.
The argument between Capp and
Shepracy took place in the latter
back yard According to the vic
tim, some heated words We're ex-
changed between himself and Capp
and the latter drew a knife to stab
him. A tussle ensued when Shep-
racy tried to defend himself.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-23
WILSON TO GET
BIG RECEPTION
Governor to Visit Staten
Island September 2 to
Attend the Fair.
PASS THROUGH HERE
Be Met on TottenvilIe Side
of Ferry With Brass Band
and Automobiles.

Governor Woodrow Wilson will
visit Staten Island Saturday, Septem-
ber 2, and residents across the sound
are making great preparations to re-
ceive him. Some time ago President
William S. Van Clief, Of the Rich
mond County Agricultural Society,
extended an invitation to Governor
Wilson to attend the annual county
fair of the society that opens next
Wednesday at the fair grounds at
Dongan Hills President Van Clief
designated September Q as New
Jersey Day" at the fair and Governor
Wilson is going to make an address
at the fair grounds.
At meeting of representative
citizens of the borough of Richmond,
held In borough hall at st. George
yesterday afternoon, plans for re-
ceiving the governor were discussed.
Alderman Charles P. Cole, Of Prince
Bay, presided at this meeting and ap-
pointed committee to receive him.
1t Is proposed to give Governor
Wilson a reception on his arrival
from Perth Amboy in Bentley street,
Tottenville. President Van Cltef has
arranged to have Halle's band, which
is to furnish music at the fair, in
Bentley street and render the music
for the occasion. Borough President
Cromwell is expected to be home at
that time and make the address of
welcome to the governor.
Members of the Richmond County
Automobile Club, Of which Harry
Waters is president, have decided to
come down to Tottenville in many
machines to join the procession to
this fair grounds.
Governor Wilson will be entertain
ed at a luncheon at the Richmond
County Country Club at Dongan
Hills and at 8 o'clock he is scheduled
to make an address at the fair
grounds.
President Van Clief is urging all
citizens and residents along Bentley
street and Amboy avenue to display
an American flag or some form of
decoration. Ralph Mckee, a member
of the Board Of Education of Rich
mond, Is going to try to have the
the welcome. Each one will be given
an American flag. The reception
committee is to consist of all the
borough and county officials.
President Van Clief, Of the Agrt-
cultural Society, will take luncheon
with Governor Wilson at Sea Gtrt, N.
j., Friday to arrange the details for
his trip. Another meeting OF the
committee has been called for next
Monday afternoon at St. George to
complete final arrangements for the
reception.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-23

Hiied and tns-EWA It tpl21.l. lAan. -: -.
fs1---ed the sixteen TO the 1ac4HGa[ 81
twelve by the exercise OF peren1ptory
challenge and the taking OF testimony
can begin.
The commemorative attorney have
at least sixty witnesses, many Of them
OF minor interest Just how many the
defense will call Bea tiles lawyers
have not revealed Nor will they say
whether or no the prisoner will take
the stand In his own behalf
Richmond jures, who have followed
the events that bring Besttis to the
bar TO fight for his life, prophesy that
bis lawyers VIII not dare allow him to
of the prosecution. The meander1ngs
Of Sheriff Gin through the bypaths Of
the wilderness may be traught with a
danger to Beattie, which only old set
tiers Of Chesterfield county can ap-
preciate II the sheriff goes into the
country of the Yellow Jackets and
serves summonses 10 veniremen there
Beattie's lawyers wifi be forced to use
all their stock Of challenges when the
simple folk of homespun come into
court 10 answer touching their fitness
to serve Their code knows no dis
honor, no violence, no crime. They
rarely have recourse to the courts
themselves and then only In civu
suits.
1t is rumored that one of the sur
prises which the lawyers of the de-
fense have been preparing lies in the
uncovering of q witness who viii
swear that he saw Paul Beattie, the
cousin OF the accused and the one
who has confessed 10 having pur-
chased the gun with which the muir
der was done, standing near the Belt
Line railroad tracks on the night of
the murder not far from the spot
where detectives afterward discovered
the discharged gun
This witness is said to be R, F.
Ellington, q railroad engineer on the
Southern railway, who runs a shift
ing engine at nights between the
Southern yards In South Richmond
and the stone quarries higher up the
( river. That this witness saw and
recognized Paul Beattie at a spot on
I the road far from where he has said
/ he was In his abb will be strong tes-
timony for the defense If 1t material
izes. Paul Beattie is held only as a
material witness and not as a party
to the crime charged against Henry
Beattie, bur If by inference the de
fense is able to place the actual firing
Of the gun which killed Mrs. Beattte
on Paul the indictment against Henry
3 must fall
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-23
ALLEGED WATCH THIEF
WILL BEAR WATCHING

The police here and in other parts
of the county are on the lookout
for a sixty year old man who is
alleged to have stolen gold watches
in New Brunswick. The man
claims to be a clock and watch re-
pairer. He goes from house to
house and asks if there are any
watches or clocks to be repaired and
if there are he takes them with him
The New Brunswick police were
notified this morning that the man
had failed to return one gold watch
he had taken from a county seat
resident. Sergeant Clinton notified
the local police at 1905 O'Clock
this afternoon to be on the watchout
for the alleged thief and TO war;
local people of his schemes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-23
HALF SESSIONS
IN HIGH SCHOOL
Preparations Being Made in
Case Alterations Are Not
Completed on Time.
AUTHORITIES DOUBTFUL
Workmen and Architect State
that Progress Is Satisfac-
tory and Will be Ready.

Although work has been rushed
for the past two months on the i'm
provements to the interior of the
high school building, whereby the old
auditorium Will be divided into six
classrooms, the school authorities
fear that the work will not be COM
pleted in time for the opening of the
fall term on September 3. Andrew
r. Overgaard has the contract for
this work and also the handsome ad-
dition to the high school building
now in course of construction. Sew
eral of his workmen are of the opin-
t ed %tffthin tffth f6e next two 'Weess entfhe
same information was given out to-
day at the Office of ]. K. Jensen, the
architect In charge of the work
Despite the reinsurance Of the con-
| tractor and architect, the school
| authorities are already making plans
| to accommodate the $50 children,
who will be without a school home
If the six rooms are not completed by
the first Tuesday In September, The
| freshman class will number about
I175 pupils and several others are ex-
pected to enter the upper classes
from surrounding schools. The total
enrolment will be about 46O chill
dren. AS each new room will COM
fortably seat forty pupils, when
finished, the alleged delay in COM
pleting the renovation is proving a
source of much worriment on the
part Of Superintendent S. E. Shull
and others.
| In case the rooms are not ready
for occupancy on the opening OF
school, a half session Idea will be In
stituted and the classes receive In
structions only a part of each day
Superintendent Shun does not desire
to state his opinion on the progress
of the Improvement, but Informed
the EVENING NEWS reporter that
ample provision will be made for al
pupils regardless of any lack Of
space, He said the halliday idea mas
never been tried out In the local high
school before, but can be quickly
used If found necessary. The fresh
men and senior classes could nave
their hours in the morning, and the
sophomores and juniors in the after
noon. 1t would be hard on the
teachers as we'll as the children, bu'
is considered about the only way ou'
of the difficulty.
Workmen in the employ of Con
tractor Overgaard started tearing
down the old auditorium walls OF
June 26, the Monday following com
mencement exercises. Mr.. Overgaart
was awarded the contract on June /;
and lost no time in getting his mer
at work. The bid was s17997, IN
Guiding the high school improve
ments and addition. The addition II
rushing along rapidly and will o'
ready for occupancy by October 10, /
Is reported. This wing of the higi
school will contain the auditorium
and laboratories.
According to the EVENING NEWS
informant, the six new rooms ar
still in need of finishing touches b,
the painters, carpenters, and heatini
and ventilating contractors. TIT
new desks have not arrived but cal
be quickly put in place at any time
The same company will supply tn
desks for the new room at the gram
mar school which is now completed
save for the furniture.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-23
OFFICERS OF
FEDERATION
Ford Again Heads Labor
Men of State.
Special bp United Press WtTe.

Camden, N. j, Aug. 23:-The
New Jersey State Federation of La
Dor at It's 33rd annual convention
today elected the following officers:
President, Cornelius Ford. of Hobo
ken; first vice president, George w.
Marsh, of Witiamstown; second
vice president, Frank Fetridge, of
Newark; secretary, Henry F. Hill
fers, of Newark; treasurer, Joseph
P Olone, Hoboken. The next con-
vention will be held at Paterson.
Resolutions were adopted instruct
ing the executive committee TO pre-
sent a bill to the next Legislature
prohibiting, loan sharks operating
in the state; urging the executive
committee to prevent the repeal Of
the present employers liability act.