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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-11
Our War With TripoIi
By REV. THOMAS B. GREGORY.
June II, 1901.

NE HUNDRED AND ELEVEN
years ago today-June II. 1901
- the Barbary States. led by
TripolL declared war on the United
states of America, and Uncle sam, &C
cepting the challenge that had been
thrown down TO him, forthwith pro-
ceeded to give the pirates the thrash
ing they deserved
The Barbary states, on the northern
shore of africa. containing as arrant
a pack OF scOundrels as ever infested
the earth were in the habit of send
ing out piratical vessels to prey upon
the commerce of other nations
This unjust practice had resulted IN
the destruction of millions Of dollars
worth of property and the enslavemenr
Of thousands OF WnlJe people 10 inc
MOhammedan corSalrs-
FoOlishly. nearly all the great pow
ers of Europe. as well as the United
States. had consented to the paymen
of tribute to the brlsandS, IN orueE 20
secure immunity for their trade But
this was only adding fuel to the flame,
and the pirates grew increasingly IN
solent so that finally the selL-respecl
and patience of the American govern
ucut rOuId endure il no longer JusL
as our government was about TO begin
operations against the Barbary states
they declared war against US, ana the
ball Immediately opened
Capt cambridge was sent over IN
the frigate George Washington 10
cruise in the Mediterranean waters
and TO pour hot shot ito the pirates
wherever he should find them; and he
performed his duty so well that they
cried enough. and promised TO BEHAVE
themselves in future
They did not keep the promise, now
ever. and the next year the govern
ment sent over commodore Preble, who,
in conjunction with. Gen Eaton, brought
them TO terms
PrebIe cleared them out on the water
while some American seamen and Mo-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-11
lE Y0l Ere A IRIELE SENSIIIVE

About the size Of your shoes, many people
can wear shoes one size smaller by shaking
into them Aliens Foot-Ease, the anti
septic powder for the feet. 1t makes tight
fitting OF New Shoes feel easy, and gives
rest and comfort to hot, tired, swollen,
aching feet. Try it today. Sold every
where, 25e. Dent accept arg substitute.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-11

easily remedied- Mr.. Dean crossed the
Rio Grande at RincOn-
The baseball dance at the Crystal
theater was largely attended and con-
siderable revenue was derived there
from During the intermisSiOn last
night, there was a meetingoOf the base
ball association at which NJ BiXler
was elected captain, Ira o. Wetmore,
manager, and Mack RodOlf. secretary
The team today received challenge
from Maria, Tex.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-11
MICH TRAVFIFD.

A number of tourists were recently
looking down the crater Of Vesuvius.
An American gentleman said to his
companion
That looks a good deal like the in
fernal regions"
An English lady, Overhearing the re-
mark, said to another:
Good graciousi how these Ameri-
cans do travel.'
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-11
THE HUSBAND QUESTION

The Widow Goes Driving Distressing
Discovery.
By VIRGINIA TERdUNE WATER
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-11

AIS - H EGAO-a
The ordinary cost OF a Want Ad IN
The FL Paso Herald is % cents. It
reaches an average Of about 10000
readers each issue.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-11
FACE COVERED
WITH ERUPTION
Very Disfguring. Skin Itched and
Burned, Lost Much Sleep. Pur-
chased Cake of Cuticura Soap
and Box Of Cuticura Ointment.
In One Week thoroughly Cured,

1 Burrow St., Pittsburg, Pa" About
month ago a small sore appeared on the left
SIDE Of my face and kept growing each day,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-11
HAPPY THO MARRIED i?

There unhappy married lives
mother Of
paa led
ocled
yitait
and by
local
above distressing symptoms.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-11
Rip-p-p-p-P!
Out Come Thousands
Of Dress Shields!
Hereafter, Madame, You are Going to
Feel More Comfy Under the Arms.

Girls, get a sc box Of PERSPI-NO right
away at the drug store. and set one Of
the surprises Of your life It means the
age Of dress shields is gone.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-03-25
eaekaehe AImose Unbe,rahI.

ls an almost certain result Of kidney
trouble. ID. Toomey. sos r Olive St.
Bloomington. ILL.,. says: Il suffered
With backache and pains in my Kid.
neys which we're almost unbearable
] gave Foley Kidney pills a good trial.
and they done wonders for ne. To
day ] can do real hard days work
and not feel the effects" Foley Kid.
ney pills will cure any case OF kidney
and bladder trouble not beyond the
reach % medicine. No medicine can
do more.
For sale by John Coleman Co.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-03-25
M MECHEN
New Administration.

On April 9Th, the new administra.
ton will come into power The newly
elected council will meet in the even.
ing on that day and organize ana an.
point e street commissioner and nigh,
policeman. The first important mat.
Ter the new council will have 10 take
up VIII be the franchise Of the
Moundsville Electrical Company.
which has been on the table Tor the
vast three months Attorneys J G.
simpson and General 7 s Riley. Of
wheeling have prepared nee. fran.
cnise suitable 10 the council and will
present same on the above evening
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-03-25

Andy Metz. who underwent an on.
Grafton a few days ago a. Pittsburgh.
u reported a. improving nicely
Charles Baumberger. Who has been
spending the winter in Florida. arrived
home last Saturday
Many men OF this city attended the
Hlliy sunday meetings yesterday
Ralph Anderson and family. ~ Fafr
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-03-25
To Attend Meeting

The local lodge. No l4i. Knights OF
Pythias. and Junior Order OF
Mechanics will attend the Billy" sun.
day meeting on Tuesday evening. All
members OF both orders are earnestly
requested 10 meet AZ their respective
headquartrs on Tuesday evening A. &
o'clock. They will likely 20 NJ 20
Wheeling In a special car
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-03-25
MOTHERS DAY
viii Be Observed on the Second Sun.
day In Msy-SpeeiaI Sermons
Will Be Preached

Mothers day will be observed in tho
wheeling churches on the second
sunday in May. when special sermons
will be delivered by the various pas.
tors. and in some Of the churches ap.
propriate exercises will be held
The general object OF Mothers day
~ simultaneous Observance in every
part OF the world-on the second Sun
day OF May-to eXalt motherhood and
The home In a way mat will add 10
personal. domestic and national Up
lift
u is a thank offering Of grateful
sons and daughters ~ all lands for
The mothers and fathers whose good
ness has blessed their lives.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-03-25

residence Rev. Z. u. Fellers. pastor
cf the First VI. r. church. had charge
"f the services. lnterment Was made
- Mount Rose cemetery at Mounds
Vile
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-03-25

," iuneral services over the ATE
harvYS Roberts eho died A. his homo
IN lbs city on Friday morning uere
h-ih yes'erdIr afternoon y. The rsto
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-03-25

mont. are visiting friends and rela
tives in his city for a few days.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-03-25

" N" best g. good enough bring
your clothes 90 Charles Neuman. a.
Eleventh street. or call National
phono iesIY. Rel phone ti72R. Tho
only customers ~ ever lost have lett
ne city The old reliable estab-
hshed 1871
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-09
PETER

Peter Schmitt, Al years old, a life
long resident of South Orange, died
in st. Mary's Hospital. Orange, yes
terday afternoon, following an illness
of several weeks. Death was due to
a complication. Only three months
ago Schmitt's father, Peter Schmitt,
ST., died. The funeral will be held
from his late home, Lindsey avenue,
South Orange. tomorrow morning. A
high mass Of requiem will be cele-
brated in - Church of Our Lady Of
Sorrows, . .hich he was a member
since its erection. Rev. Timothy NJ.
Donovan, rector. will off1ciate. The
interment will be in the Cemetery of
the Holy Sepulchre. Mr.. Schmitt had
been employed in the General Elec-
trio Works, Harrison. He was a
member of the South Orange Holy
Name Society and is survived by two
brothers, Frederick Schmitt and
Lewis Schmitt, and a sister, Miss
Margaret Schmitt, all of South Or
ange.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-09
GARBAGE DISPOSAL PLANT
DISCUSSED BY COUNCIL

Mayor David H. Standish at last
nights meeting of the Glen Ridge
Borough Council stated that a con-
ference had been held of the munich
palities interested in the proposed
garbage disposal plant. and that it
had been agreed that tentative plans
should be prepared, and when this
Is done a more detailed statement
will be submitted to the councils of
those interested in the plan, namely,
Orange. East Orange, Montclair and
Glen Ridge. The cost to the borough,
MI. Standish said. would be about
$1,000.
The resignation of John A. Brown
as building inspector was received
and accepted and James e. Beggswas
appointed to succeed him at a salary
of $500 per year. A request from the
Shade Tree Commission for an ap-
preparation of $500 was granted. Fire
Chief Thomas Keigler asked for an
appropriation of $3.50 to defray his ex-
penses in attending the national con-
vention of fire chiefs to be held in
Denver, Colo, and his request was
laid over.
Mayor Standish referred to the re-
cent accident at the Benson street
grade crossing of the Erie railroad
and said that he was now negotiating
with the company looking to an i'm
provement of conditions at that point.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-09
A TO PAY EXPENSES
OF HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS

The success of the recent COM
! mencement exercises resulted last
night In the East Newark Board of
Education commencing Principal
James A. Nugent and his staff of
teachers. Members of the board de-
olared the exercises to be creditable
in every respect. The board decided
to arrange high school courses for
members of the graduating class
who petitioned for advanced eduea-
ton. Eight of the grads" Misses
Helen Johnson, Sadie Kirsch, Louisa
Rahzen. Emile Ettlin, Edwin Moore,
Edward Fitzgerald, jr., and Samuel
A. We'll, applied for the high school
course. The borough has no high
school, but the board defrays tuition
cost in either the Harrison or Kear-
ny High Schools.
Three bids were received for the
supply of coal for the school. Dennis
Dunn, 5r., of Kearny, and John M.
Gibson, of Harrison, ~presented sim
liar figures and the order was d.
vided. Edward Carney, another Har-
rison dealer. was the other bidder.
1t was decided to install a new y s
tenn of fire gongs in the school. Miss
Helen Mccarthy, of New York, ap-
piled for a position as teacher. The
application was filed. Terence H.
O'Donnell, custodian of school
moneys, reported a balance on hand
July / Of $2.2 10.43. The teaching STAFF
recently reappointed has filed cer-
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-09
AMATEUR DETECTIVE
CAPTURES VANDALS

Kearny can boast of at least one
<pod detective. The Sherlock
Holmes is John Quinn, of Chestnut
6reet, who was one of a party in
1eed by William Martin, of Harrison,
- spend a few days at Martins sum-
ner home. in Tenafiy.
1t was found on arrival that Mar
tins home, during his absence, had
Undergone to a large extent the
process of demolition. There wasn't
D whole window pane in the build
ne, and even the doors had been bat
tered. The police department OF
Penalty WAS called in consultation,
but he shook his head discouragingly.
For two days Quinn. the self-re-
puted sleuth, worked on the case,
Ind finally in "a little red book picked
zRp In the Martin house he found the
names and addresses of five Tena1y
boys. He roundedlu up the youngsters,
md after subjecting them to a rigid
third degree" managed to get them
10 admit they had made the charge
ppon the Martin house. Quinn took
bis quarry before a local squire, who
leld the lads under bail to await the
action of the Bergen County Juvenile
Court.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-09
WILL BUY BALL FIELD
FOR PUMPING STATION

AS a result Of action by the South
Orange Village Board of Trustees
last night, the Taylor property, in
Maplewood, soon will cease to be a
baseball field, for which it has been
used more than a quarter century.
The property is owned by Miss
Charlotte Taylor and is to be pur-
chased by the village as a site for the
pumping station of the proposed mu-
nicipal water plant. Title will be
taken July Is. The price is 5000.
On recommendation of Trustee
Frederick J. Loyatt. the public build
ing committee raj authorized to ad-
v~ertise for bids for alterations to the
village hall. The changes include
transformation of the assembly hall
on the second floor into offices.
T. @. Shriever was awarded the
contract to curb and gutter Ridge
wood road, from South. Orange to
Walton
For the second time in six months
tiiC ANVH 4Uh CACRAbLe 1D1lDdHy
was refused permission to open
Charlton avenue for the purpose of
laying ~conduits.
Playground Commissioner Louis v.
Aronson, Of this city. a judge Of the
Independence Day parade in South
Orange, has notified President Fran
els Speir that he has sent three large
bronze tablets containing Lincoln'e
Gettysburg speech. one to be given
to each Of the South Orange public
schools. Six smaller ones were sen
as prizes to those who took part IN
the parade. They are to be given I,
the Ivy Hill Cadet Corps. the Societ,
for Lending Comforts to the Sick
Miss Helen Morrison. j. r. johnson
Edward A. Price and Joseph Car
ter, jr.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-09
EAST NEWARK PROVIDES
HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION

Seven members of the graduating
classes OF the East Newark public
schools are elated today over the
action of the Board of Education Of
that town In voting to provide them
a high schol education.
Those who applied to the board f..
high school courses were Misses
Louisa Rahzen. Helen johnson. Emil
lie Ettlin. Sadie Kirsch, Edward
Fitzgerald and Samuel A. We'll. East
Newark has-no High School of its
own. but the board pays tuition for
graduates from the grammar school
at either the Harrison or Kearny
high schools.
The board divided an order for coal
between Dennis Dunn, jr.. of Kearny,
and John M. Gibson, of Harrison.
Terence H. O'Donnell, custodian of
school moneys, reported a balance on
hand Of 81 ,210.4s. An application for
a leadership received from Miss
Helen Mccarthy, of New York, was
not acted upon. 1t was decided to
install new fire gongs In the school.
A vote of thanks was accorded
Principal James A. Nugent for the
success Of the recent closing exer-
cises.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-09
s. s1s'sm WEST HUDSON NEWS n .ass1 H'
H~ARRISON.E. NEWARK.

The fourth annual excursion of the
Sunday school Of the North Re-
Formed Mission, East Newark. will
be held Saturday to Asbury. Park
The proceeds Of the affair will be
aevoted to the Christmas fund.
A trolley ride under the auspices
bf vigilant Welcome Council, Daugh-
kers of Liberty, and vigilant Coun-
fi1, Jr. 0. U. A. M. of Harrison. will
be held August 80 to Palisades Park
Miss Florence Corners, Of Mamaro-
heck, N. T., is visiting her aunts
Mrs. Mary M. Nichols, of Paterson
street. and Mrs. Frederick Reuther,
zsf South Fifth street, Harrison.
The. July meeting of the Merchants
Building and Loan Association, OF
Harrison, will be held tonight at BOG
Harrison avenue, Harrison. 1t is ex-
pecf a that shares will be subscribed
In the recently opened series.
The Harrison and Kearny Building
and Loan Association, Of Harrison,
win meet at 315 Harrison avenue, to-
hight.
James Flynn, Of Cross street. Har-
t1son, returned today from a stay at
Asbury Park.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-09
lettings in
the Oranges

Orange.
The Democratic City Central Commit
tee Of Orange will meet In the rooms
of st. Patrick's Alliance, 240 Main street,
that city, tonight to indorse the Presi-
dental ticket, Wilson and Marshall.
East Orange.
superintendent Bennett, of the East
Orange Shade Tree Commission, has
started surgery work on the trees along
Harrison street from the Lackawanna
railroad tracks to the city line at Orange
Park. Mr.. Bennett intends to repair all
the trees on the oldest streets Of the city
Al automobile of George L.. French, OF
% Leonard street, Newark. skidded at
the corner of Arlington avenue and Main
street, East Orange, yesterday afternoon
and knocked down a horse attached to a
coal wagon of the Lucking Coal Com.
pany. The animal was injured about the
legs.
West Orange.
Jumping from a west-bound trolley car
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-09
FAINTS TWICE
WHEN FINED in COURT

While she was handing over a fine
that had been imposed on her today
by Acting Judge Abbott because Po-
liceman George Gascoyne claimed she
had abused him, Mrs. Emilia Berg, "a
years old, of IS Valley street. fell in
a faint in the Orange police head
quarters and 1t was necessary to send
her to the Orange Memorial Hos
pttal. When the police were carry
ing her to the ambulance she again
tainted. protesting against going to
the institution, shouting do not send
me there! My poor mother died
there! Take me home!" She again
collapsed.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-09
East Orange Barns Afire

Small fires kept the East Orange
firemen on the jump yesterday and
last night. Two barns were ablazs
in Amherst street, one at So, owned
by Harry 8. Meats. and William
Torrance's, at So. The Meats barn
was destroyed and considerable
damage done to the Torrance stable.
Neither barn was occupied and the
firemen were unable to account for
the fires except that the severe heat
might have caused oil or automobile
fixtures to become ignited. The dam
age to both places amounted to $500.
There was a brush fire at Central
and Hollywood and at
Rhode Island avenue and Park
street, neither of which caused any
damage.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-09
BLOOMFLD-GLEN RIDGE

James ]. Thompson says he is not
a candidate for the Republican NOM
nation for mayor.
Philip Russo and his son Anthony.
of 1856 Glenwood avenue. are home
from Vancouver, B. c.
Mr.. n Mrs. L. NJ. zell, OF Ridge
wood avenue. are at Chebeague
Island, Maine.
Mr.. and Mrs. chester R. R. Har-
ris. of Essex avenue, are In Buriing-
ton, VT.
Edward Heydt. of Lincoln street.
is at Camp Sycamore. Oyster Bay,
L. ]. r.
Recorder william e. Smith, ac-
companied by Miss Smith. of Hillside
avenue. are home from Brighton
Beach.
william Mel. Ash. of Appleton
place, are in Jenkinstown. Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin H. Skeele,
Of woodland venue, r in Asbury
Park.
william P. Francis. of Detroit,
Mich, has been stopping in town.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-09
DECENTRALIZATION.

Charles Schiller, jr., son Of Health
Commissioner Charles Schiller, of So
Johnston avenue, together with
Misses Priscilla and Belle Howe and
Lydia Som. and Master John Som,
all of Kearny. have gone to Mt.
Bethel, Pa, for a stay.
Miss Rose Mary Hall, of III Chest
nue. street, Kearny, Is spending the
summer at Observation-Disclosures
Members of Phil Kearny Troop, Boy
Scouts. r camping at Riverdale.
The July meeting of the Citizens
Building and Loan Association of
Kearny. was held last night. The re-
ceipts amounted to 81, 800. Two loans
were negotiated.
The Kearny Democratic Associa-
ton. of Kearny, will meet tonight at
headquarters, 475 Elm street, Airing
ton.
Miss May Kennedy, of Beech
street, Arlington. Is spending a va
cation in Buffalo. where she is being
entertained by her cousins, the
Misses Chambers, of that city.
Miss Elizabeth Shields. of Pitts
field, Mass, is being entertained by
her cousin, Mrs. James Furphy, of
1888 Chestnut street, Kearny.
Mrs. Thomas McCabe, with her
daughter. Miss Elizabeth, and son.
Mark McCabe. of 280 Kearny avenue,
Kearny, will spend a few weeks at
Far Rockaway.
Christopher Bellew, a nurse at the
Soldiers Home, Kearny, left today
for Bridgeport, Conn.,, where he will
visit relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Lindsay and
family, of Boyd street. Kearny, have
returned from Greenwood Lake.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-09
Society Of
the Oranges

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert C. Wall, OF
Llewellyn Park, West Orange, will
leave the first of August for South
Yarmouth. They will be away until
the last Of September.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver DeGray Van.
derbilt, of Evergreen place, East Or.
ange, have returned from a sojourr
at Amagansett. L. /.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Turrell. of Tur.
rell avenue. South Orange. are spend.
ing a few weeks on the Long Island
shore. They will return next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward r. Chamber.
lain, Of Carnegie avenue. will leave
the last of the week for Littleton
New Hampshire. Later they viii
spend some time at Gloucester, Mass
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph L. Seller and
their family, of Springdale avenue
East Orange, are at Asbury Park
They will be away for six weeks.
Mrs. Coleman e. Nissan, of High
street, Orange, will leave this weel
for Spring Lake.
Mrs. John r. Schermerhorn, Of
Halstead street, East Orange, Is a.
C~hautauQua, New York, for q visit
of several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Harrison, o.
West Orange, are enjoying a motol
trip through the New England States
They are now in the Berkshires
Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin s. Marston
and Miss Edna Marston, formerly o
South Orange, are passing the sum
mer months at Narragansett Piel
r. /.
Miss ITALIA Bianchi. of 254 Park ave
| nue., Orange. is attending summe
school at Columbia University, an
will enter Barnard College in Septem
Der. where she will study to becom
a Latin and French teacher.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-07-09
WORK OF. PAVING kEARNY
STREETS FINALLY BEGUN

After a delay OF several weeks the
work of paving Tappan street, from
Devon avenue, Kearny, was finally
started today. Bids for the work were
received by the Kearny Town Coun-
oil some time ago. There were three
eontenders. Dennis Dunn, jr., a
Kearny contractor, submitted the
lowest figure. Members of the coun-
oil argued that the lowest figure wat
even too high. There was talk of re-
edveftising for another form of pave
nent.
Following several consultations the
street. committee OF the council finally
4ngreed to allow Mr.. Dunn to pro-
eeed with the work as agreed in his
bid. The pavement lis to be of re-
slipped granite blocks set on a con-
ert foundation. Tn work will cost
about $500, and Mr.. Dunn xpects
10 have 1t completed in about six
weeks. James Wright has been made
Inspector on the job.