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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08

"Oklahoma Ed" who is endeav-
oring to cover $4,000 miles in
32 months, starting from Seattle,
Wash, to Portland, Me-, and return,
is taking a rest of Is days in Alexan-
dria. Up to the present time he has
Travelled 14,027 miles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-08

In the Corporation Court today a
final decree was entered IN the case
of Rae C. Ramsburg VS.. Welty O.
Ramsburg, granting a divorce to the
former on the ground of desertion.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-24

Abbot Helmsteiter. aSsis j by sew
eral Bcnedpctine fathers Of St. Aiary's
Abbey and visiting priests, will pom
tiGctte at solemn ,eSpers. The music
will DC mo,,6ed by INC chancel choir
Of lfty VOICES.
Holy communion VIII be celebrated
in Grace Episcopal Church at $50,
7:30 and $50 o'clock on Christmas
morning. At the entertainment on
Thursday evening at s o'clock mem
bers of the Sunday school will take
part in a morality playlet written
especially for them, entitled EVERY
child"
No services will be held on Christ
mas Day at the South Park Presby-
terrain Church. on Thursday after
noon at 3 o'clock the library depart
ment of the church will hold a Christ
mas party. and at 1870 o'clock tho
primary department of the chapel
will hold theirs. In the evening at 5
O'Clock the regular Sunday school
Christmas entertainment will take
place. ON Friday evening at s o'clock
a cantata. 1.-THE Birds Christmas
CAROL will be sung by the members
Of the Sunday school. under the direc-
ton of Miss Marion Brakeman.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-24

solemn high mass, assisted by the
Rev. Mgr. Whelan, the rector, as
arch priest, with Seton Hall College
sem.narians officiating as deacons of
honor and deacons of the mass. The
master of ceremonies will be the Rev.
Charles \. Smith, chancellor of the
Newark diocese. Bishop O'Connor
will preach the special Christmas
sermon. A procession of the clergy
and sanctuary boys will precede the
mass. The professionals, recess
SIGNALS. the propria Of the mass, the
vesper psalms. with the antiphon,
will be sung by the sanctuary choir
of altar boys, under the direction of
the Rev. John E. Herman. The
quartet choir of the Cathedral, con
sisting of Mrs. Sarah Martin CRIB
bin, soprano; Miss Clara Scanlon,
oontralto: Charles T. Travers, tenor,
and Nicholas ]. lyman, bass, led by
Organist w. F. Hattersley, assisted
By a chorus and string orchestra,
will render the classical and fgura-
tive mass music. In the afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock a solemn yesper service
will be held, with BISHOP o'Connor
officiating. He will be assisted by
Monsignor Whelan, as arch-priest,
md the Rev. Father Smith, as master
of ceremonies. The chancel choir will
sing the professional and occasional
hymns.
\ solemn lligh mass will be ceie-
brated in st Mary's Catholic Church,
at High and William str 1ets, tenor
row morning at 3 and 1915 o'clock,
with the Right Rev. Abbot Heir7stef-
ter officiating. He will be assisted
by the Rev. Polycarp. as arch
priest: the Rev Fathers Vincent AMI
Frederick. as deacons of honor. and
the Rev. Fathers Gilbert and Peter as
deacon and s~ub-deacon. nder the
direction of Organist Mindnich a
special musicn ldueram will be len
derett by tle choir at the poatiiical
masses. During the professional the
ehancei choir. under he L. .derslIp
oG the Rev. Ta,Aer Anthony, will sin-;
Holy Nipht.' and at th@ recesSieDai
"Adeste Fideles." arran. Ell fer "
voices. The masses will be celebrated
every half hour from C.3o to 10 p. IN.
\ mass for children will be solem-
nized at Sis.
IN the afternoon at 3 O'Clock
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-24
KILLED LAST SUMNER
OILS is BURIED TODAY
Former High School Student
Lost Life in Porto Rico.

William Oils, Of 165 Washington
q avenue, this city. who lost his life
last summer at Porto Rico, was
buried this afternoon in the family
plot in the Linden Cemetery. Eliza
beth. The following members Of the
Delta Pi fraternity of the Newark
High School, OF which Oils was at
one time vice-president, acted as pail
bearers: Howard sherwood, Carl
Egge. Percy Franklin, Theodore
Grimm, Mahlon Parsons. Mark Anton
and Carl Lehman.
Ohls left this city last June TO en-
ter the services of the government a.
Porto Hico. Besides being an active
member OF the Delta Pi fraternity, he
was also widely known for his ath-
letic ability, playing on the football.
hockey and basketball teams. Ills
body was removed this morning from
Hoboken, where 1t had been shipped
from the Southern island,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-24
TELLS
ABOUT SHOOTING
Heubner Was Comparing Re-
voIvers With Weimer-Lat-
ter, Victim, Confirms Tale.

Much mystery surrounds the Shoes
ing of Policeman Howard Weimer, Of
the East Orange police department.,
by Policeman Emil Huebnel. of the
Fifth precinct.
Although it was stated at police
headquarters last night that ths
shooting occurred in a Green street
saloon. Chief corbitt said today that
the ARRAY occurred in a private resi-
dence in Green street, the number oil
which he failed to ascertain.
Immediately after the shooting. IN
which Weiiner received a flesh wound
in the thigh, Huebner reported TO
CAPTAIN Michael r. Long, com.nander
of the Fifth precinct. and vas ordered
to make a written report, but today
tho officer called on the CHIEF and told
his version of the affair, which. ac-
eording to Chief corbitt, was as fol-
lows:
IRE two men called on friends OF
Huepnar, who had formerly lived on
his post. but who are now living IN
Green street. Neimer remarked thai
since the killing of Gafiney all nlenlr
bers Of the Newark police force were
compelled to carry their guns N had
20 show them to the lieutenant on
the desk before turning out for duty.
The relative merits of the guns
carried by the Newark police and
those carried by members of the Or
anre department became the topic
Of conversation. Both officers dis
played their guns, and when Hf'eb-
ger was replacing las III his pocket
the gun was discharged. inficting the
wound to his fellow officer
Taken Homo in Taxicab.
Realizing that Weimer was injured,
Huebner endeavored to get Police
Surgeon Clark, who resides in the
vicinity, but finding the physician out
secured the services of another, who
learned that the bullet had passed
through the feshy part of the thigh
near his groin.
The injured man was carried in a
taxicab to his home. where today he
gave out a statement TO q reporter
r,r the Evening star substantiatlng
the statement given out by Huebner.
chief of Detectives Werner. of the
Prosecutors Office. father of. the
wounded man. communicated with
tie local authorities and explained
that the shooting was purely an ac-
oidept. and that his son regretted the
possibility of Huebner being brought
10 on charges more than he did his
injuries.
He also denied ernphatieally that
the shooting occurred in a saloon,
adding that neither he nor Weimer
ever drank. This statement is also
verified by Captain Long and Chief
Corbitt, both of whom state that
Weimer was never before the board
of commissioners but on the occasion
of his being sworn into office.
Chief Corbitt stated to u reporter
for the Evening Star that there would
be no investigation of the affair. as
he was thoroughly convinced tina the
shooting was an accident. However,
Huebner will make a written report
of the case to his captain, which will
be turned over to Chief Corbitt.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-24
RUNS A
NUDE MARATHON
Escapes from Hospital, Runs
Through Streets-Nightie
Torn in Struggle.

In his delirium Rappelle Girello, a
pneumonia patient in the German
Hospital, thought he wanted to go
home for Christmas.
He started to go-in his n~ightshirt-
via the f1re-escape. His Marathon
ended on the counter OF Mrs. Annette
Taylor's confectionery store, at POI
Thirteenth avenue.
When he dashed into the shop at 8
o'clock last night Mrs. Taylor's little
daughter was there alone. The girl
thought the spooks were after her.
and screamed for help.
The wild chase through the streets
had attracted a crowd of hundreds.
With this large audience looking on,
six orderlies and nurses went in to
coax Girello to return to the hos
pital.
Squatted on the counter. he dehed
them all. When they closed in on
him he put up a terrific fight. He
tossed the six around like corks. His
nightshirt torn to shreds, he was
finally dragged out to the street and
thrown into the automobile of DR..
Albert Gurnout.
At the hospital today it was said
that Girello is doing well.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-24
Lodges to Observe
Yuletide Customs

Many local lodges and clubs will
observe the Christmastide tomorrow
with soeials and other festive pro-
grams.
AS usual Damascus Commandery,
knights Templar, will conduct a
special yuletide program at the asy-
lum. 16 Hill street, at IL o'clock
noon.
The sir knights will gather for a
h~alf-hour's impressive service, to be
dedicated to the memory of the most
eminent grand master.
The Newark Lodge of Elks at their
headquarters, in Green street, will
provide a large Christmas tree,
decorated with gifts, for some 800
boys and girls. who are expected to
be the guests of the lodge, tomor-
row afternoon. Santa Claus will dis
tribute the stockings filed with
candy, toys. fruits, nuts and a
variety of warm gloves. hats. shoes
and other useful articles of wearing
apparel.
There will also be a vocal and in
strumental entertainment, at which
Master Arthur Walsh. violinist. will
play several selections. Refresh
ments will be served to the children
prior to their home-going.
The COLUMBUS Club, from , to 3
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon, will be
the mecca for several hundred "kid-
dies who will be entertained and
provided with gifts and warm
Christmas cheer at the clubhouse,
S1S Broad street. A big tree will be
the centre of attraction and from its
foliage Santa Claus will distribute
to the little guests clothing, toys,
fruits and candies. Music and speech
making will be side features.
Another yuletide social affair will
De the annual Christmas reception
and ball of the George Carols Pleas
IRE Association, to be held tomorrow
afternoon and evening, at the Colos-
scum Hall, 457 Springfield avenue.
The concert selections will be rem
dered by Miss Kegel's Union Lady
Orchestra, of New York. and the
dance emusic will be furnished BIZ
Professor Schmiedle.
on Thursday evening Colonel S.
=. Buck Council, Jr. o. L. \. NJ. will
conduct a Christmas tree social and
entertainment at the rooms in Wood
side. State Councillor William J.
Wakefield will be an honored guest.
and an attractive program has been
arranged by the committee. There
will be gift-givine and refreshments.
The members Of Harmonic Lodge,
Knights and Ladies' of Honor mn
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-24
BURNS MAY PROVE FATAL
FOR WOMAN AND CHILD
Kitchen Stove and Kerosene
Lamp Causes of Accidents.

With but a small chance for re-
covery a ~S-year-old girl and a
oma are in the City Hospital suf-
fering from sever burns about the
head, face and body. Both were in
iured at their respective homes yes
terday.
The child is Lena Centinna, of 100
Eighth avenue. She vas playing in
the kitchen of her home and ven
tured too near the stove. her dress
catching fire.
The other victim, Mrs. Elizabeth
Morrison. 50 years old, of 30 Eighth
avenue, was seriously burned by the
upsetting of a kerosene lamp. Her
5~-year-old son John was the only one
in The room at the time. but their
screams attracted several neighbors
to her assistance.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-24
MAN SAW Staying
OF R|TTENBECKER
Prosecutor Promises to Produce
Witness at Hearing on
Thursday.
PFAFFENDORF IS NOT
ALLOWED TO TESTIFY
Attorney for Hotel-keeper OBJ
jects to His Taking
Stand.

Frank NJ. MeDermlr, OF THIS city,
counsel for John Pfaffendorf, the
North Arlington hotelkeeper, who IS
under $4,000 bail as a witness to the
murder of Martin Rittenbecker a
month age. refused to allow his client
or Mrs. Pfaffendorf to testify yester-
day in the inquest conducted by Cor
oner stephen Morris. of Bergen eoun
ty. at odd Fellows Hall, Lyndhurst.
4 will not allow my client to tes-
tify.'' said McDermit. when Pfaiten-
DORIS anne was called. "He has been
put under bail. extraordinary bail, as
a witness, and I have advised him not
to testify at his hearing. lie is in
~ferentially charged with the murder.
and need not appear as a witness.
At this Prosecutor Wendell Wright
said to Pfaffendorf:
There is no charge against you
and the only good reason l can see
for your refusal to testify is that you
may oe called to say something that
will ineriminate or degrade you"
There are good reasons, - interposed
McDernit: his going away for a
couple of days after the body was
found has caused talk that practically
accuses him of the murder, or having
complete knowledge of the crime
Chief of Police Michael Flynn. of
Belleville, and Patrolman Hugh Nc
Cullough, of Kearny, told him they
had found the body hidden in a clump
of bushes while they were hunting
near the Catholic Cemetery in North
Arlington. Others witnesses who saw
the body before it was removed were
also called.
Note Is Identified.
William Dimon created a bit of a
stir when he identified a note. writ
ten in German, which was found near
R-ittenbecker's dead body as one he
had carried to the murdered man for
Mrs. Pfaffendorf o few days before
The body was found. He said he had
frequently served as a messenger be-
Tween Rittenbecker and Mrs. Pfaffen-
dorf. William Creeran, who was ar
rested in this city a few days after
the murder. when he was heard NUT
tcrlng that he knew something Of the
crime. also said he had carried notes
between the hotelkeeper's wife and
the murdered man.
Other testimony Of a sensational
nature was that of Henry Rodenburg,
treasurer of the North Arlington
Board of Education. Rodenburg
alleged that on November c William
Lent, an employee of Pfaffendorf,
entered the hotel barroom and told
The hotel owner that Rfttenbecker
was in the yard. At this. the witness
said, Pfaffendorf loaded a shotgun
and said to his wife:
You are the aus OF all this"
Later, Rodenburg said, P%faffendorf
went into the yard. and in a few
moments R~ittenbecker exclaimed in
German:
Let me go! Let me go!"
To which, the witness said, Pfaffen-
dorf replied:
.You'll &C to Trenton for this
Then, R~odenburg declared, he heard
q series of shots. and ~Pfanendorf
came into the hotel without the shot
gun and nervously walked the floor,
mutterfur- IN himself
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-24
sMAsHEs PHONE IN ANGER

MILLVTLLE. y. j.. Dec. 24-Loren
Southern was locked up yesterday on
complaint Of his wife, that he de-
molished the telephone with a chair.
Southern made a cross-charge that
his wife talks too much and that the
telephone is n nuisance.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-24
paupers Not FORGOTTEN.

@'bNA wv boAAths
! The poor and aims committee of
the Common Council has arranged a
Christmas day al the almshouse that
will warm the cookies of the hearts
of the inmates. Forgotten by the
world. perhaps, but not by the alder
men, a great spread of chicken and
the goodies that go with 1t has been
ordered for them. Each will have
as much as he or she wishes, ana
then an entertainment will be given
and the gifts sent TO those who still
have friends able to share n little
with the poor folks will be dis
tributed. The aldermen will be pres
ent and do their utmost to make
cheerful the days for those folks
who more than Others are likely to
sink into melancholy when they re-
member how they gathered in the
days long ago about their own big
Christmas trees.
Special efforts ere being made to
make Christmas happy for the pa
tients at the City Hospital. The
b~enefactors of the institution have
Shown their Christmas spirit in a
practical way. Mrs. Christian Fei-
Senspan today sent 10 the hospital
several huge boxes of toys and candy
10 be distributed amnng the chill
dren. Similar gift boxes came from
Mrs. Edgar W. Heller, of 1915 Broad
street. and DR.. Daniel Elliott. Of the
hospital visiting staff. Hahne d Co.
and L.. S. Plaut & 60. sent large
boxes II candy and the doctors and
nurses contributed to a fund to sup
ply the wards with Christmas trees.
All the wards at the hospital have
been decorated with Christmas
greens, crepe paper and bells. A large
Christmas tree has been installed in
ward Il. the women's surgical ward.
There are also trees in the children's
wards and III the nurses home. The
nurses will have a Christmas party
tomorrow afternoon.
\ special turkey dinner viii be
served the patients. who in the after |
noon will receive their relatives and
friends.
Longing for Home.
Many of the patients were b little
disappointed at today's storm, which
prevented them spending Christmas
at home. The hospital staff, however,
is making special efforts TO issue
passes to all who are in a condition
that will permit of them leaving.
Santa Claus was very much in evil
dence in the Court House today. Sur
rogate Isaac Shoenthals staff pre- !
sented him with a travelling bag, and |
a similar gift was made County Clerk
Joseph McDonough by the employees
of his office. Judges Harry V. Os-
borne and William c. Martin pre-
sented each court attendant and
clerk with a box of cigars.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-24

will be held in the club rooIns. at SO
Court street, Christmas afternoon at
. o'clock.
Each year the organization cares
for hundreds of poor children. and
the indications this year are that the
number viii exceed the 800 made
happy last Christmas. All day today
John H. Sullivan. sealer of weights
and measures, was assisted by an able
corps in gathering up contributions.
The club rooms will be turned ver
to the children and all will be made
happy before leaving.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-24
Notable Services
in Local Churches

Impressive religious services will
be held in st. Patrick's Cathedral to-
morrow. At II a. M. the Ri. Rev.
Bishop O'Connor will pontifcate at a
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-24
WILL NOT
DODGE NEWARKERS
Fortunate and Unfortunate
Alike Will Find His Face
Beaming Tomorrow.
Continued from First Page,

ed for the Catholic patients by the
Rev. Thomas Judge. of Caldwell.
Forty-fve of the Catholic nurses and
attendants will sing and the asylum
orchestra will play.
A bag containing candy, fruit and
popcorn will be given to every pa
tient, and there will be a Christmas
dinner at noon.
At ) p. N. there will be a musicale
IN the amusementshsn. y hfteen-foot
Christmas tree has been set up there,
and during the musicale between
1000 and 5000 oranges viii be distrib-
uted 10 the patients. Friday night
,hero will be a minstrel show at the
hospital.
Warden Fred J.. Bailey will enter
tein the hospital physicians and their
families at dianor in his quarters to-
morrow.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-24
DOCTOR, c. A. r. VET, DIES

BUTLER, Mo-. Dec. 24.-Dr. II. P.
Porter, former United States army
surgeon and once surgeon-general of
the G. A. r., died here yesterday,
aged 73 years. He vas born in Con-
necticut.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-25
Ho,o the Counties Voted

Cedar Rapids. April 25.-The roll call
on the two states Of candidates Tor
delegates at large in the republican
state convention resulted: For TAFT
ISL. for CunlmiTls ;c9.
A change of twenty-one votes would
have carried the convention for Cum
Minis. The Cummins managers had
figured that they would get 10 instead
of in Audubon. 2 instead OF none
in Bremen, II instead Of 10 in Dallas.
IL instead of 10 in Franklin, II instead
of ! in Pottawattamie and 10 instead
of II in Webster.
The roll call emphasized the fact that
II progressive counties had not been
allowed to go by default in the eau
cuses Cummins would have had very
large majority. Such counties as Cal
houn, Guthrie. Lucas, Marion. King
gold and Scott got away by default
while no fight was made in Decatur.
Delaware, Jackson. Louisa, Palo Alto
and other counties
The Taft slate of delegates was Car
roll Perkins, Brewer and Bryan; the
Cummins slate was Allen, 1ngham,
Powers and Junkin. Inc roll can os
counties is as follows:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-25
NEW BISHOP OF pEe MolNE0
DIOCESE ELEVATED TO
HIGH OFFICE.
BISHOPS DAVIS AND kEANE
ASSIST IN SERVICES
Notable Company Of Church Disni.
tarisa Prssent at Ceremonies at
Providence, r. i-0avis Senior Con.
sseratins Bishop, ksans Prsael,ss
Sermon.

Providence. r. l.. April 25.-Rev. DR..
Austin bowling. former rector Of st.
Peter and Paul cathedral in this city.
was today consecrated Roman Catholic
bishop of the new diocese of Des
Moines, Iowa, in the presence of not
able company Of the dignitaries of the
church.
Two prelates from Iowa came to
assist at the conservation, while in the
sanctuary were bishops and priests
from other parts Of the country prac-
tically all the sees of New England
being represented. Bishop Matthew
Harkins, OF New Providence, was con-
secrator with Right Rev. John James
Davis. of Davenport, Iowa, senior con-
secrating bishop. The sermon was
preached by Most Rev. J. ]. Keane,
archbishop Of Dubuque. Another wit
ness to the conservation was Bishop ].
Henry Then. of Lincoln. Neb.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-25
Dsnison News Notes.
to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Denison. April 25.-Mrs. L. A. Sewell
gave a reception Tuesday evening to
Mr. Wilson Kipp and wife. of Spokane
Wash, who were on their wedding trip
to New York City. The bride was Ada
Sewell, who grew to womanhood in
this city and two years ago went to
Spokane to make her home.
Mrs. L. NJ. Shaw. wife of the ex-sec-
rotary of the treasury. will arrive in
this city Saturday to be the guest foI
two weeks of her sister, Mrs. Eugene
Gulick and other Dension friends.
The Denison street commissioner has
been using a large traction engine fol-
power in grading the streets. 1t was
left over nigh, on the street. About
O'Clock, a lad, Tommy Mcmahon. at
tached a weight to the whistle lever
arousing the town. His JOY over the
Joke was shortlived for running to gel
away from the engine he wac run over
by an automobile and his leg was badly
broken.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-04-25
German Editers Msss in Aug

Special to Times Republican.
Clinton, April 25.-Aug. %, 23 and "a
have been fixed as the dates for the
convention Of the German editors OF
iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, South Dakota
and Minnesota, to be held in Clinton.
August Burzlaff was named chairman
OF the committee on arrangements.