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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-26
TOT ESCAPES SERIOUS
HURTS In FALL OF 20 FEET,


Losing his balance while looking out
of a window on the second floor of his
home in Meeker street. West Orange,
early last night, James Kennedy, the
~4-year-old son of Mr.. n Mrs. James
Kennedy, fell a distance of twenty
feet. but escaped serious injuries. His
father had just taken some carpets
into the back yard and returned to
the house 20 take the boy out with
him. Entering the room, Kennedy
missed the youth, inc looking out Of
the window discovered the boy lying
OH, the ground and FASTENED to his
side.
1t was at first believed the boy
had sustained serious injuries. as he
was unconscious, and a physician was
summoned. Examination revealed the
fact that the boy was not internally
injured and no bones were broken. He
spent a restful night and this morning
appears none the worse from his
thrilling experience.
The boy has endured many hand
ships despite his youth, m only re-
Gently recovered from an attack OF
diphtheria.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-26
ORDER QUARRY-0WNERS
TO ABATE NUISANCE,

Road improvements took up the
greater part Of the business Of the
Verona Borough Council at a meeting
of that body last night. The purchase
of a steam roller was discussed, but no
action was taken. Property-owners on
Afterglow and Montrose were
given a hearing on the improvements
on those two streets. No objections
were filed and an ordinance to lay a
stone walk on Arlington avenue to con
form with the general sidewalk or
dinance was passed to a second read
ing.
A number Of complaints were made
by residents near the stone quarry
of the reckless blasting. stones, 1t was
said, were thrown 500 feet in peoples
yards and clothes could not be hung
out to dry from the dust of the crush
ers. The clerk was instructed to notify
the owner, f. J. Marley, that he must
abate the nuisance at once.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-26
BL00MFIELD-GLEN RIDGE

Miss VI. Carolyn Maxfe1d to Wed.
The marriage of Miss NJ. Carolyn
MaXfield, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs,
John F. MlXfield, of Franklin street,
Bloomfield, and Herman Douglas
Jackes, Of Newark, is announced to
take place on the evening of Wednes-
day, May II, at 7:3e o'clock. in the
First Baptist Church, Bloomfield. The
Rev. DR.. Henry Sterling Potter, pas
tor of the church, will ofBciate. Miss
Maxield is we'll known and popular in
Bloomfield and vicinity.
The Bloomfield Town Council last
night. on motion of Councilman Hum
mel, adopted a resolution authorizing
Il conference of the Council with the
Board of Freeholders looking to the
paving of Bloomfield avenue from the
Newark city line to the Glen Ridge
borough line.
Recorder George w. Cadmus. of 80
Benson street, will go to Philadelphia
Saturday, where he will attend a re-
union of the Masonic veterans.
Charles Warren Eaton, artist, of
Monroe place, will go to Europe next
week, to remain some time.
Thomas Agnew. sr., of Washington
street, is recovering from a severe at
tack of pneumonia.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-26
SEE HOW FALSE ALARM
MAY HAVE BEEN SENT IN.

Members of the Harrison Council
we're shown last night that a broken
wire may cause a false alarm of fire.
The demonstration of this truth was
Joseph siddall. superintendent of the
New Jersey Fire Alarm Company. and
the exhibition removed all doubt as to
the n of sending in a false alarm.
from a box at the Hyatt Roller Bear
ing Company recently, The alarm came
in when the fremen were on parade.
and the men had to disband to answer
it.
/. The fire committee of the Council at
tended the exhibition. thanked Mr..
Siddall for it at the close and vindi-
Gated him of any wrongful suspicion
they might have entertained previous
~ as to just how that alarm happened
TO be sent In.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-26
MUNICIPAL LIGHT
PLANT DISCUSSED
BY TOWN COUNCIL
Public Service May Have Com
petition in Bloomfield if Sug-
gestiOns Are Carried Out.

The Public Service Corporation may
face a competing company in Bloom
field, SO far as electric lighting service
is concerned, if a recommendation sub
mitted by Mayor Hauser to the Town
Council meets with favorable action.
Mayor Hauser recommended that the
Council consider carefully the adj
vantage in favor of a municipal light
ing plant.
1t developed at the meeting that cer-
tain residents of Bloomfield are con-
sidering the feasibility of embarking
into the field of electric lighting them
selves if sufficient encouragement is
given them. The proposed scope of the
new concern will be Bloomfield, Glen
Ridge and MontcIair.
The poor committee vindicated the
management of the p%oorhouse from an
attack made upon 1t recently in which
it was said that favoritism was shown
the inmates and that unentitlsd guests
stopped for long periods at the inst
tuition. The committee reported that a.
thorough investigation had disproyed
the truth of the accusations.
The Shade Tree Commission was
given LOO for its work, including the
spraying of trees aid setting out new
trees. which will commence soon.
The contract for supplying broken
stone for the repair of roads was
awarded to the Eagle Rock Quarry
Company at an estimated cost of $4,740.
The company was one cent a ton lower
than Osborne & Marsellis, the other
bidders.
On motion of Councilman Chabot the
following contracts were awarded:
Construction of Berkeley avenue, con-
crete walk, Frederick Spatz, jr., $595.50;
Clearfeld avenue, combination concrete
curb and gutter, O'Amato & Stefanelli.
$40; Berkeley emu bluestone walk,
Telford Construction Company, $1,614.70.
On motion of Councilman Sadler the
contract for building sewers in Roose-
welt avenue, Crown street and Lake
street was awarded to James T. Boy
Ian at a cost of 81. 536.SS. The contract
for supplying about 100 tons of water
pipe was, on motion of Councilman
Cast Iro Pipe and Foundry Company,
of Manhattan. The latter was the low
est of six bidders.
The fire committee was authorized
to purchase 500 feet of hose. The ques-
ton of creating new election districts
in the town to conform with the Geran
act, was discussed at length, but no
definite action was taken. The matter
which is nov in the hands of own
Attorney Kocher will be taken up and
disposed of before the time required
by law, May Is.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-26
BOLD ATTEMPT At
KIDNAPPING TWO
EAST ORANGE TOTS
Father Believes Divorced Wife
Tried to Steal His
Children.

Norman sheldon Jackson. 10 and
S years old. respectively, are thought
to have barely escaped being kid
mapped from their fathers home at
Steuhen street and Ninth avenue, East
Orange.
While they were playing in front Of
the house, a woman persuaded them
to go around the corner with her.
wouldn't you like to see your moth
er?' she asked with a smile.
Their mother obtained a divorce
from Charles B. Jackson at Reno a
few months ago, so they had not seen
her for a comparatively Pong time. But
something in the woman's voice fright
ened them. Startled. they looked up
and down the street. An auto slided
In sight and a leaned forward
in il and waived to the children.
Mother" the smaller boy cried.
''Come,," his brother shouted. Selling
Sheldon's hand. He dragged his
younger brother with him and they ran
back TO the house.
When Mr.. Jackson tried to get the
police by telephone he found hat the
wire had been cut somewhere outside
The house. Neighbors saw the former
Mrs. Jackson in the automobile with
another man and the woman who was
suspected of having tried to decoy the
children. There was also a buggy wait
ing nearby.
1t vas stated that Mr.. Jackson had
no objection to his wife's seeing the
boys, provided. of course. she visited
them at the house. As it is. he be-
lieves tina a Well-planued attempt 20
kidnap the children was frustrated by
their quickness in running back to the
house after seeing the automobile.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-26
REORGANIZATION.

Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel c. Drake
have returned from the wedding trip
to the South and have taken up their
residence at 10 Colt street.
The Board of Assessors of I~rvington
will meet tomorrow night in Town Hall.
Councilmen Fred Dehnert and
August l.. Lacombe. John Wassmer,
Harry NJ. Radcliffe and James II.
Davenport left this morning on an
automobile trip to visit the New Jer-
sey Sanitarium at Glen Gardner.
An invitation has been accepted by
town officials to test the Webb motor
fire engine Saturday afternoon. The
invitation has been extended by D. III.
Woodhouse, manager of the Wood
house Manufacturing Company. The
party will leave Irvington centre at ]
O'Clock.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-26
DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA
SEE PLAY AND BANQUET.

An enjoyable time was had last night
by the members of Court Conchessa
No. 67, Daughters of Isabella, of Har-
rison. The young women attended the
Newark Theatre and after the show
went to De james, where they had
supper.
Vocal selections were rendered By
Miss Alice Goodman and Miss Helen
Kahn. Miss Helen P. Nolan acquitted
herself in a creditable manner as plan
list. The committee in charge of the
affair consisted of Miss Katherine Gill
ligan, Miss Helen Mcdonald. Miss Eliz-
abeth Brady. Mrs. Cornelius j. Lynch
and Miss Nellie Gilmartin, ex-oficio.
About forty-five persons were in at
tendance.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-26
MISS GRANN|S IS
BRIDE At PRETTY
CHURCH WEDDING
South Orange Girl Becomes Wife
OF Simeon Toby, of
Elizabeth.

The marriage of Miss Morjorie Gran
mis-. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
r. Grannis. of Montrose emu South
Orange, and Simeon Toby, of Eliza
beth. was solemnized at 8 o'clock this
afternoon at the Church of the Holy
Communion, South Orange. The Of
ficiating clergyman was the brides
brother, the Rev. Appleton Grannis:
The bride entered the church with
her father. who gave her in marriage.
She wore a white satin gown made en-
train and trimmed with duches lace
and orange blossoms, a long tulle veil
caught up with orange blossoms ana
carried a bouquet of lilies of the val
ley and bride roses.
The maid of honor. Miss Anna FLIGHT
ner. of South Orange, wore a white
satin gown yelled IN pink chiffon, a
white hat trimmed With pink ribbon
and pink roses and carried a bouquet
of pink roses. The flower girls, Miss
Amy Grannis and Miss katherine
Toby. of South Orange, wore White
dresses with pink sashes. white mats
trimmed with pink roses II carried
baskets Of pink roses.
William r. Irwin. OF New York, was
hest man. The ushers were Alansoh
Gray. H.. McKim Glazebrook. Thomas
GRAY and Paul Debevolse. of Eliza
leth, and Pierre Grannis and james
C~irannis. brothers Of the bride.
Following the ceremony a reception
was held at the home Of the brides
parents. where. as in the church, Eas-
Ter, lilies prevailed in the decorations
Mrs. Grannis. mother of the bride,
who assisted in receiving. was gowned
in white satin yelled in black
white striped chiffon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Toby will make their
home in Elizabeth.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-26

The silver loving cup offered by
Congressman Eugene F. Kinkead for
the best bowling team in West Hudson
fraternal circles. and captured In tie
tourney by the team of Kearny Council
No. 402, Knights of Columbus, of Har-
rison. was last night presented to the
winners by Mayor Joseph P. Riordan,
Cornelius A. McGlennon, of East New
ark. also made a speech of congratula-
ton.
A vocal and instrumental program
under the auspices of the bowling COM
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-26
MILLBURN.

Miss Stella DePree, of Wyoming. who
has been visiting friends in Newark,
a returned to her home.
Thomas Lynch, of Millburn, and Miss
Emma WINNER, Of Newark, were mar
ried on Sunday evening at the residence
of the bride. They viii reside in Mill
burn.
John Doe, formerly of Millburn, who
has resided in Canada for a number
Of years. died there about two weeks
ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Pepper and chill
dren, of Dover, who have been visit
ing Mrs. Peppers parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ansii Snow, of Main street, have
returned home.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-26
SPRINGFIELD CITIZENS
VOTE FOR TOWN HALL

At the public meeting called by the
Township Committee in the school
house last night for the purpose of Civ
ing the citizens an opportunity to ex-
press their sentiment with regard to
the erection of d town hall, 80 votes
were cast. 20 for and s against it.
The committee is in favor of a town
hall valued at $4,000 or $4,000. 1t now
has a fund of about 1898, and there
is said to be a surplus fund in the
hands of the township treasprer. which
might be transferred t. the building
fund for this purpose. Another meet
ing will be called soon, when further
decision will be maIe {
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-26

mittee, of the council was rendered. A
feature was an amateur minstrel show
given by a number of members of the
council.
program were William Desmond,
Joseph Millett. James Nagle, Arthur
Goodman, Thomas Fahey, James
Flynn, Frank Haviland, Henry Trap
per, Joseph Bulger. James Regain, Bert
Hogeboon, William Mitchell, William
Sanford, William Lynch, John Burke,
Edward Carney, George Christie,
James Fahey. James A. Brophy and
Joseph Scott.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-26
LAING-INDERwiRs NUprlALs.

Miss Elizabeth Laura Inderwies, OF
242 North Nineteenth street. East
Orange. and Otto Laing. a clerk in the
Newark p%ostofiee. viii be married this
afternoon in st. Rose of Lima's Church,
this city.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-26
woman Hurt in Fall.

Mrs. A. Jensen, of $50 Ryerson ave-
nue.. Brooklyn. Is recovering today
from injuries sustained yesterday in a
peculiar manner at the Montclair sta
ton of the L~ackawanna Railroad. Mrs.
Jensen tripped over the handles of a
hand truck on the station platform.
breaking her nose and sustaining a
deep cut on her upper lip. She was
taken to the home of friends whom she
was visiting in Montclair.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-26

James T. Boyd Council. Junior o. U.
A. NJ. OF Bloomfield. will hold a min
strel entertainment and reception in
Central Hall tonight.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-26

Aroused at noises about her home, in
South Orange avenue, on the mountain
side at 1:20 a m. today, Mrs. Con-
stance Hart. after an investigation.
saw a bay mustang, with a saddle and
bride attached, prancing on the rear
porch. The village police were notined
and Policemen Patrick Mcguire and
Theodore Steve made an attempt to
catch the horse, which ran down the
mountain and east on Ridgewood road
toward the Montrose section.
William McCauley has been elected
manager of the Seton Hall College
Prep second team. The nine will
play a game on Setonia Filed Satur-
day with the Boys High School, of
Brooklyn.
The Rev. Perry II. Murdick. pastor
Of the Methodist Church, will illus
trate his Bible reading at the mid
week services tonight with some of
the experiences on his recent trip to
the Holy Land
The forty hours devotion will begin
at the conclusion of the 1890 O'Clock
mass in the Church of Our Lady of
Sorrows next Sunday.
Police Justice J Martin Roll today
imposed a fine of $40 on William w.
Elder, of 226 Halsey street, Newark,
who was charged by Motorcycle Police
man Edward A. Tracey with having
exceeded the automobile speed limit
in South Orange avenue Monday night.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-26
SOUTH ORANGE.
Have Life Positions.

Have Life Positions.
The signing yesterday by Governor
Wilson of the exempt iremen's tenure
of office bill places Village Clerk
Michael A. Fitzsimmons, Police Ser
geant Thomas j. Sherry and Fireman
Charles Searles in life positions unless
charges are preferred and proven for
incompetency.
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STATE FAIR
 IS OPENED
Ccontinuea From Page one.)

white and blue dressing appeared in .hA middle of the parade. indicative of the civilization that followed the invasion of the west and behind him the spanish War Veterans served as guard. Pioneers and plainsmen fol- lowed in original garb.
 But it was here in the parade the present was most typitied. Four beautifully decorated automobiles. buried in their dressing of varicol- cured flowers. ended the story of the past by bringing it up to the minute.
 The auto of Mrs. Harry Westcott, wife of the president of the fair, bower of ellow and black chrys- anthemums. won the first prize. Mrs. Westcott. gowned in red. piloted the car. and Mrs. Theo. Edsall, gowned in black, rode beside her. Not alone did this beautifsay decJ.ated car win the first honers and prize at the fair grounds. but won also the Blake Jewelry Company cup which was given for the most beautifully decorated auto in the parade.
 4 pnrpie and yellow auto whicn was entered hs Mr. ]. A Rigs. behind the appropriate title sans paieil1 was a close competitor for the first honors among the decorated autos The decorative effect of par- role and yellow was not so popm9r ss the first prize. but 1t was worthy ths honor it received.
 Next in line of hono s among the autos was a large touring car done in pink roses. the entry of Mr. I. E. Harper. and in which were sea'ed four young ladies in Nhisa, with pink trimmed gowns and parasogs. which also received many entarasrs- tie cheers in support or is con'en- tion for honors. It was given 'hird prize.
 Judge C. T. Gotham. Prosecutor B. Wood. sheriff Charles Webb and Circuit Clerk Ali whiisnston were occupants of foarh detsi- ated car, which was spien1id com
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The Race Pronram

The racing at this state fair gives promise of being big feature Of the fall festival The entrants in all events are many and are brought from the best stables of the west. Yesterday there mas much delay in the running off of the events. and the program lasted late in the after noon. but supt of Speed Department simon Cooper announced that they would be started at 1:S0 today and would be run off more promptly.
 The harness events yesterday att tracted more attention than usual, and there were some very stirring finishes at the wire. which aroused the enthusiasm Of the audience. The time made in these events over track considered about three seconds slow. is the best proof Of the quality Of hores here. es
 The running races were . distinct disappointment to the audience be- cause of the two very had starts. l Three horses were left at the post in each of the two events. which |
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pl.ment paid by this couet D tle state fair
 At the conclusion of the awards in the auto contest, the crowd scatterei through exhibit halls and out into te stock and agricultural departments where the entrants there entertained them until the race program was opened before the stand.
 The exhibits were not all placed and while there was not public dis appointment over the delay of the day. yet the management would have liked to have had this in full blast, as there is no questioning but that ahe strongest display of live stock ever shown in any part of this sec ton of the country is this morning gathered under roof at the Oaklawn course.
 The midway department was mis- sing during the day C. s. Black man, trayeing passenger agent, and f. W. Moore. trainmaster, ol ire .Iron Mountain Noad, both devoted their personal attention to having
 iFains in readiness to It Try the big shows here at the earliest aos- ble moment. which was yester lay afternoon about o'clock The shows will be open, their halyhoos agoe, and everything in taat line at full blast this morning.
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almost robbed the.events of their in terest. In the last race the horses were kept at the post a very lons time. and when finally sent away three were left flatfooted.
 These are incidents probably oe- casioned by the general lack of ex- perience in first day of the fair, and will not take place again.
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gelding "Ned' over which Mrs Sam Watt handled the reins in most ad- mirable style. Second prize to 'Lo- die' from the Cooper stable. handled by Miss Fay Bryan.
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vehicle 25 per cent, harness l5 per cent. Ladies to drive and Lorses 10 be driven either by owner or saf- stitute approved by the Association.
 First prize awarded 5. z Watrs
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.ram moving without lag.

The results were as fol ,ws.
 Class A--Ladies Class -Fnr sng'e horses to be hown to any proper ve- hicle. Horse to count 50 per cent.
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Class B-High school horses stallions. mares or geldings. per- formanoe 10 count 75 per cent; con-
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tcontinued on Page 5o
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The horse show in troat of inc
 giand stand in the even;ng aitrac;ed
 the usual interest. The fact that
 most all of the entrants were local ones or entrants from the state, made the contests all the more in- teresting. There were m cyer- shadowing entrants Judge Rarnes. of New York. who officlated as judge of the horses gave most excellent sat | iefaction in this pos tor. ;nst IS Jndce Kennedy has always given in all the departments in which he off ciated as judge. Mesyrs. Simon Sdoi CT in charge of the(depar'nnr:s. 'pd Dr E. L. ThompsI hr. both rare. ] .redN valuable aid in tI.piag tho pro
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Third race, running six furlongs B, j. Swaner CT. Smdth) won; Pops (Ed Smith second; Lady Lucy Ray (Blackl third. Time 1t17. C.. H. Ware and Blandford also ran. Cordova. Pops, J. H. Busher, left at the post
 Fourth race, four furlongs-P Patri elan C.. Bailey) won; Bairmeistern (F. Smith) second; Carondeet (Mc- Cabel third Time 50. King vora, Captain Sydney Smith, alsos ran. Sagapank, Staunch and True and King White left at the post.
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pl.ment paid by this ooust :o ilc state fair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-11-01
Charged With Arson.

New Brunswick. n. j., Oct. 81 :
Most OF Midhe-eY county received a
shock today when Ellis Appleby, a
wealthy storekeeper, deacon in the
Btp,ist Church aud member OF one
OF tue best krowu families of Old
Briige, was arrested on charge OF
arson. 1t is reported that the insur-
ance company responsible for bis APP
prehensiou will accuse him OF many Of
the fires which have teIrorlzed Olu
Bridge for the last six wears.
rhe insurance companies detectives
say they have gathered mass OF cvl-
dpncs to support thelr charges. Deacon
AppIeby, who is so years old, was re-
leased on furnishing SIS, 900 bail.
Appleoy's acruser was William NJ.
Clemens a nephew Of the late Samuel
Clemens (Mark Twain) whose detective
agency has been working on the case
or many weeks.
During recent years there has beer
more than dozen fires in the borough
OF cd Bridge, five or six miles from
here. In most ca-es the local autlorl'
ties are certain that the origlo OF these
fires vas legendary.