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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-09
IN BITTER
POLITICAL FIGHT
MontcIair Councilman and
County Register Opponents
for G. O. p. Committeeship.

What promises to be a fight to a
finish with no mercy to be shown
on either side will be the contest
for member of the Republican county
committee between the erstwhile
bosom friends, County Register
Thomas P. Alworth and Councilman
Thomas P. McGlynn, both residents
of the Second District of the Fourth
Ward, of Montclair.
Mr.. Alwortb has represented his
district in the county committee for
a score of years continuously. but
this year the councilman has thrown
his hat into the ring and a bitter con-
test between these former political
and social friends will be the result.
When Alworth has a real fight on
in his ward he ear an old white
soft hat on election day, which has
always carried him to victory; when
he does not anticipate much of a
fight he is satisfied to wear the con-
ventional derby. He says the old
white hat will be on duty Septem-
Der "a.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-09
TWO HURT, POLICE
HUNT FOR DRIVERS
Autoists Runs Down Boy.
Woman Is Struck by
Horse.

The police of the Oranges are today
searching for two persons responsible
for the injury of a boy and woman,
one an autoist. the other the driver OF
a wagon. Both, after striking the VIC
tins, drove off.
Winfield Supple, 6 years old, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad Sipple, of Laurel
venue, West Orange, Is suffering
from bruises at his home. said to
have been received when the boy was
struck by an auto. With his sister,
the boy was walking in Eagle Rock
avenue when struck.
The police say the automobiles
stopped only long enough to ask the
boys name and then drove down the
mountain. DR.. Edward Peck. of Cald-
we'll, was summoned.
Run down by a horse at Main and
Centre streets, orange, Katherine Nc
Kenna, of 30 Taylor street, that city,
was painfully bruised about the face
and body.
1t is said the driver of the horse
whipped up the animal after hitting
the woman and got away.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-09
OBSTREPEROUS CAR RIDER
GIVES POLICE TROUBLE

Frank .Christiano, % year old, of
Heckel street, Silver Lake, created
a scene in a Bloomfield trolley car
early yesterday by smashing a few
windows and throwing pepper around
the car.
The trouble occurred in the vicinity
of Heckel street, and the conductor
in attempting to put the youth off the
car attracted the attention of Police
man Louis Bonnelle and Chanceman
Joseph German, who placed Chris
tiano under arrest.
Near the police alarm box in Bel
mont avenue a friend of the prisoner
named Cairono interfered with the
bluecoat. He was placed under
arrest by Bonnello. A fight en-
sued between the policeman and
Cairono. Chanceman German re-
leased Christiano so as to held Bon
nello. In the melee that followed
Christiano escaped. Bonnello tried
to stop him by firing three shots in
the air, but failed to do so. Chris
tiano was later caught by a Newark
policeman.
Police Justice j. Harry Ashworth,
of Belleville, fined Christiano $50 and
his friend So.
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ORANGE POLICE DoINGS

Lawrence Wallace, a young Or
angelic, was arraigned today before
Acting Judge Abbott, in the Orange
Police Court on a charge of
failing to properly support his fam
lily, and during the course of the
trial he and Judge Abbott had an
argument, which resulted in Will
Jams being locked UP again. He later
apologized to the judge, who was at
first going to charge him with dis
orderly conduct. He furnished $500
cash to pay his wife SIS a week.
On charges of causing a disturb
ance the following young men were
arraigned before Acting Judge Alb
bolt in the Orange Police Court to-
day: John Lynch, of S72 Washing
ton street. Newark, fined $40: Thomas
Lennehan, S17 Washington street
Newark, S.. and Frank Katz. of
Rankin street, Newark. s.. Patricl
| Drury. of l Lakeside venue WesI
Orange, who was alleged to have
been IN a fight on Saturday. was
fined $40.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-09
SEEK REHABILITATION
OF BUILDING UNIONS

Important topics which have at.
tracted the attention of labor men in
New Jersey were considered at a con-
ference in Orange yesterday of the
executive board of the United Build
ing Trades Council of the State. Will
lam j. Spencer, secretary of the build
ing trades department of the Amer
lean Federation of Labor, requested
in the name of his organization re-
utilization of the New Jersey body
with the A. F. of l.. The locals have
been out of the national body for
more than a year. and the proposition
to return to the fold will be consid-
cred by the several locals before anv
action is recommended by the execu-
tive committee.
The advisability of asking the New
Jersey Legislature to pass a law COM.
polling master-builders to take our
licenses before e~mbarking in business
or continuing their present enter
prises was discussed.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-09

Official at Caldwell Turns in
False Fire Alarm, for Which
There Is Penalty.

Councilman Albert e. Mari, OF
Caldwell, chairman of the board of
fire commissioners in that borough,
may be called upon to arraign him
self before the board and then vote
upon a fine of SIS being imposed upon
himself or accepting ten days sem
tence in Jail.
A new fire alarm system was in
stalled recently under the supervision
of Mr.. Marr, who also framed the or
dinance providing for a fine or i'm
prisonment for a false alarm. Mr..
Mari was explaining the new system
when he accidentally sounded the
alarm.
Some of the volunteers who ran
more than a mile recalled the new. orr
dinance.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-09
MEDLEY
ON N BLOOMFIELD
Fifth Aspirant for Mayor Now
Looms UP on Campaign
Horizon.

Rumors are still prevalent in politi-
that on primary day in addition to
the present candidates for mayor,
namelJ. Michael N. Higgins, Demo-
crat; James Mahlon Walker and
William Hauser, Republicans, and
Jacob Hambacher. Socialist, there
will be another name presented, that
of Charles ]. Murray, who declined
to stand again for member of the
Town Council from the First ward.
If that does not occur then rumor
has 1t Mr.. Murray will be a candi-
date on election day in November If
a certain man is made the Republican
nominee, and that he will be q candi-
date as an independent and also as n
Democrat, Mr.. Higgins retiring in his
favor.
G.. o. p. Faces Big Battle.
On the Republican ticket in the
First ward for councilman the names
of Joseph T. Charles and Charles Fl.
Madole will be presented at the pri-
maries ana the successful one will
have to do battle with Edward j.
Hughes, Democrat, in November.
The latter has a large following
among Republicans, particularly i'll
the Fairview section. In the Second
ward Councilman Frederick Sadler,
Republican, is unopposed by the
Democrats, but there is talk of nomi-
mating William Fornoff, Republican,
by petition for the Office.
In the Third ward the Democratic
candidate for councilman is the pres
emit incumbent, Frank N. Unangst.
His Republican opponent is Charles
A. Harrington, a popular young resi-
dent of the ward, who Is a member of
Essex Hook and Ladder Company
No. 1. Frank Foster, Republican, is
again a candidate for collector OF
taxes. His opponent on the Demo-
cratic side is Charles Jaeger, and
Raymond F. Davis, Republican, re-
nominated for town clerk, has no OPP
position from the Democrats. The
candidates for tax assessor are Rob-
ert D. Rawson, present incumbent,
and Cyrus F. Pierson, Republicans.
and Joseph A. Durr, a popular Demo-
crat.
The Socialists have a complete
ticket in the field headed by Jacob
Hambacher for mayor. The latter
party expects to poll a large vote in
November in the three wards.
The Prohibition party has no candi-
dates for local offices.
The Democrats are preparing to
raise a fine banner, the centre of
which will bear pictures of Wilson
and Marshall.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-09
FIREMAN HURLED
FROM TRUCK; HURT
Orange Vamp on Way to Fire
Loses Hold on
Apparatus.

In answering an alarm of fire this
morning, Fireman Louis Samuelson,
assistant electrician of the East Or
ange fire department, lost his hold on
the running board of the new six-ton
aerial truck of the department, and
slipped beneath the hear wheels, his
left leg being badly crushed.
Fireman Harry Dewstoe, who was
standing behind the injured fireman,
tried to catch him before the wheel
passed over his leg, but he was UNI
able to reach him. Recorder Mott
happened to be nearby in his automo-
bile and he, with Policeman McGarry,
placed the fireman in the machine and
carried him to st. Mary's Hospital.
Orange.
The alarm of fire was caused by
someone installing the smoke from
sulphur candles. used as a disinfect-
ant in the home of Mrs. Florence B.
Clapp, of so Clinton street north, for
a fire.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-09
p~ROGRESSIVES WANT
OSBORNE FOR CONGRESS

A movement has been started by
the Montclair P~rogressives to make
Edmund b. Osborne. of this town,
nominee of the new party for repre-
sentative in Congress from the Tenth
district of New Jersey. The plan has
the support of the leaders throughout
the district. and Osborne, who is
president of the New Jersey Progress
sive League, probably will have his
name placed on the ballot by petition
for the November election.
Should he be the nominee OF the
party he will be the third Montclair
a in the field for representative.
w. I. Lincoln Adams has the in
dorsement of the Republican county
committee for the regular Republican
nomination and probably will be I'M
opposed in the primaries on Septem-
Der "a. Representative Edward w
Townsend. who also lives in Mont
clair, is a candidate for denomination
by the Democratic party. and has the
Endorsement of the regular organiza-
ton.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-09
CELEBRATE FEAST
AND DEDICATION
Two-Fold Anniversary Will Be
J Held by Catholics of
South Orange.

South Orange Catholics are looking
forward to next Sunday, when they
will have a two-fold celebration, that
of the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows
and the twenty-third anniversary oil
the dedication of their parish church
the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows.
The observance will be marked by
a high mass at 1890 o'clock, at which
there will be a special sermon by the
Rev. Timothy M. Donovan, pastor.
The erection of the village church
was started by the late e DE-
Charles Null and completed the FOL
lowing "a while the late Rev. Law
renee c. NJ. Carroll was rector. since
the erection of the church, at Acad-
envy and Fourth streets, considerable
~nronertv has been acquired, mostly
during the passionate of the HeV.
James J. HALL, now rector Of st. Alloy
sits's Church, Jersey city.
The church property now occupies
the entire block on Fourth street.
from Academy to Prospect street
Besides the church, the buildings on
the PROMISES include a rectory, ST
Marv's Convent and ST. Mary's Pa
rochial School. -
The church has the largest member
ship of any of the South orange
churches. including the village ana
township. Besides Father
there is another resident priest, the
Rev. John M. Mcdonald, who is as
sistant rector.
The priests whose names appear on
The baptisma1 register include V
oral who afterward rose to the cps
copate. Among those who have since
d,ed are the Rt. Rev. Archbishop Cor
riean. of New York; the Rt. Kew
f. Rernard McQuaid, of Rochester, the
m. Rev. Sebastian G.. Messmer, Oh
milwaukee,, and the Rt. Rev. Winand
M Wigger, late bishop of this dio-
cese. :,
The mes of the Rt. Rev. john D.
O,conuor. the present bishop OF the
Newark diocese; the Very Rev. Dean
Patrick J. Cody, of st, James )
church. and the Rev. George Cor
rigan. of st. Joseph's Church, TINS
city. are also on the register.
Besides the high mass next sunday,
there will be masses also at $3.50, )
md 0 a. m. Sunday school at 2;3o
and yespers 1t 3 o'clock in the after
noon.
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c. O.P.
LOSES {. B. COLBY
Members of Organization An
gered by Letter With
Resignation.

The Republican party Of M%ontc1a1r,
following the loss of William Heath
erington Taylor, received another
blow Saturday night in the resigna-
ton of Edward B. Colby, the chair
man of the Republican general COM
mittee. J. F. Brown vas greatly in
censed over the letter Mr.. Colby pre-
scented with his resignation, and pro-
nounced 1t Insulting" Mr.. Colby re-
fused to change the language, claim
ing 1t was the truth, and left the
meeting. A hot discussion followed
and j. ]. Crawley, DIR. J.. o. Crane
and Edward Winslow withdrew, leav-
ing no quorum.
Mr.. Colby's letter follows:
"Montclair, N. j., Sept. 7. 1912.
Gentlemen of the General Republic
can Committee of Montclair:
81 hereby present my resignation
as chairman and member of the
General Republican Committee of
Montclair.
For years l have worked with the
Progressive wing of the Republican
party. fighting to take the party
away from the control of the bosses
and turn it back to the people, but
ever since hat Chicago convention,
where the bosses stole the nominal
ton from the people, ] see no hope
In the Republican party.
IT believe that a new party is
needed, as it was once before in our
nations history. and n has been
formed, and now within D.. few days
has organized here In Montclair. l
am going to join that Progressive
party, because it more clearly rep
resents what every honest man can
indorse for his home. his business
and his country. 1t has declared re-
lentless war against the bosses and
special privilege, and is the only
party which fights for and offers
hope and opportunity for the young
man of today.
ut offers in a clear-cut and sincere
platform opportunity and hope for
the young man, for the small honest
business and the large honest BUSH
ness, without either having to pay
for protection of their rights, doing
away with hat invisible government
of corruption. 1t puts courage into
the hearts of all who o justice,
honest character and independent
dignity of manhood.
ITO work for just that, gentlemen,
is why l am leaving you, my friends,
and resigning this position which you
have honored me with and shown
such patience and courtesy during
my occupancy of the office.
HEDWARD r Il
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-09
SPEEDER Is FINED

Fred V. Shaut, a New York auto
mobile demonstration, was fined $50
by Recorder Mott, in the East Orange
Police Court today after admitting
travelling faster than twelve miles
an hour on Park avenue. He was
arrested by Park Policeman Murray.
Shaut was on his way to Montclair
to exhibit the capabilities of a car for
his New York company when ar
rested. The concern paid the fine for
him. "Never again for New Jersey
for me-" declared the chauffeur. leav-
ing the court, "the next time I'll taks
the ferry for Staten Island
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-09
PAROCHIAL AND
PUBLIC SCHOOLS REOPEN

The public and parochial schools OF
East Orange opened today and in each
of the institutions there was a seat
for every pupil. 1t will be late this
afternoon before the total enrolment
figures will be completed, but 1t is
known that big increases have been
shown. At the Board of Education
session tonight, the first since the
summer began, Superintendent Yer
non l.. Davey will make a detailed re-
port.
The parochial schools of Our Lady
Help of Christians Church and the
Holy Name Church, in the Doddtown
section, received many new pupils and
the new building of the latter at
tracted considerable attention. Before
the classes of the older children re-
ported to the sisters in charge they
attended mass at their churches.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-09
CONSTABLE FELLS MAN
WHO WOULD STAY HIM
Would-Be Murderer Wakes Up
in the Hospital.

Constable John Murphy, of Blooms
field. knocked out Heinrich wilmannl
with a blow on the point of the jaw
when Wilmann, crazed by drink. tried,
to Shoot him. Placing the revolver to.
Murphy's breast, Wilmann pulled the
trigger. The weapon failed to go off.
and Murphy knocked his assailant
down. When he recovered conscious
ness Wilmann was in jail, awaiting
action of h grand jury on a charge
of carrying concealed weapons and
attempted homicide.
1t was learned that Wilmann had
bought the revolver after becoming
intoxicated with the object of killing
himself and family.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-09
WALTER A. FLINT SAYS
HE'S NOT A CANDIDATE

With announcement by Walter A.
Flint. one-time executive of West
Orange, hat he is not and viii moi
be a candidate for mayor on the Bull
Moose ticket against Mayor Samuel
A. Muta. Democrat, the selection OF
a head for the Progressives narrows
down and it is rumored that L. Jay
Caldwell, who was defeated by
Mayor Muta two years ago, may
again test his strength with the
popular physician.
'I am not a candidate" said the
erstwhile executive, land do not ex-
pect to be-"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-09
HUNDREDS OF CONDITS
AT FAMILY REUNION

More than 200 Condits and guests
were present at the seventh annual
reunion of the 'Condit Family Asso-
citation, which was held at the resi-
dence of AMI T. Dodd, on Dodd
street, East Orange. Saturday efter-
noon. Members of the association
came from as far away al the Pacific
coast and Texas to attend the meet
ing, which comprised a business ses>
sion, speeches and luncheon.
President Fillmore Condit. of Essex
Fells, delivered the formal address of
welcome. He was elected to the pres
'idency of the association for the third
term yesterday. Other speakers We're
the Rev. Charles B. Condit, Of this
city, and the Rev. Horace j. Quillan,
Of Caldwell, a guest of the associa-
ton. At the business session officers
for the coming year were electei and
several committees named.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-09
WOMAN WARNS VOTERS
AGAINST GREENWICH POLICY

Miss Louise C. Hinck, of the Mont
clair Board of Education and the
first woman to become a member of
that body, has issued In appeal to
the citizens of the town not to be
tempted by the low tax rate to fol-
low what she calls the "ruinous policy
of Greenwich, Conn.," where, ac-
cording to the report of the Russell
Sage Foundation, which she quotes,
more money was being spent yearly
on gasoline than on the educational
system of the town."
Greenwich is said to be the second
richest town in the United States, and
Montclair the third. For every dol
lar that Montclair spends on teach
ers' salaries Greenwich spent So cents,
and other expenses are in like ratio,
except insurance.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-09
ORANGE SCHOOL REoPENs

st. Johns Parochial School, Orange.
was reopened today following the
summer vacations. and the classrooms
in Columbus Hall, which had been
renovated and refurnished during the
heated period, were filled with the
group of children. There was a good
attendance, and the classes were
speedily arrangd and the study work
commenced.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-09
AUTO UPSETS; TWO HURT

NEWTON. Sept. 9.-When an auto
In which he was riding turned turtle
In from of the residence of ]. N. Roe.
near Branchville, William Meeker
sustained two fractures OF the leg.
His companion In the car, Robert
Westbrook. was hurled about twenty
feet. but escaped serious injury.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-09
THOMAS L. MASON
RISES in POLITICS

Thomas L. Mason. of Glen Ridge,
editor of Life, has been elected pres
ident of the Glen Ridge Democratic
Club, which is planning to erect a
banner.
The other officers chosen are: Vice
president, John Mylod; secretary,
Francis Burdette, and treasurer. Ma
thaniel A. Hannah.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-09
POLICE MAKE ARRESTS
IN FREE-FOR-ALL FIGHT

There was a small-sized riot be-
tween Poles and Lithuanians in
Myrtle avenue Bloomfield, last night.
Several men are said to have been
badly cut and bruised about the face
and body. AS a result of the melee
Peter Baranoski, Edward and Joseph
Olechnowicz, Mark and Simon Kinder
and Joseph Baranoski were arrested.
A complaint of assault was made
against them by Charles Maslowski.
The accused will have a hearing be-
fore Police Recorder Cadmus to-
morrow.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-09
JAIL WIFE-BEATER

Hearing early today from
the home of William McElhouse, 72
Clinton street north, East Orange,
Policeman Clark hurried inside and
was told by Mrs. McElhouse her
husband had threatened the life of
their son William and had also pulled
her hair. She ordered his arrest. Re-
corder Mott held the husband in $500
bail for the grand jury, which he
was unable to furnish and he was
committed to the county Jail.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-09
ToDDLER ON WARPATH

Charles Tichenor. jr., a little tot just
able to navigate. and carrying a toy
revolver, was found straying in Main
street. East Orange, with another
playmate today by Policeman Alberts
and taken to headquarters. His father
learned he was missing a short time
later and took him home, after the
little fellow had his toy gun taken
away to be added to the firearms de-
partment Of Chief O'Neill.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-09
WOMEN DOUSE WORKMEN
WITH BOILING WATER

A little army of Montclair women
Yesterday attacked laborers who were
working in a sewer In Bay street
with kettles of hot water, stones and
other missiles and drove them from
their work. A detachment of police
nut the women to fight and the la
borers returned to work unde a
guard.
The ome were pacifed when told
that the men were at work on a sewer
and not continuing the work under
taken by the Lackawanna railroad,
against which an injunction has been
issued.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-09
HAD NO LAMP; FINED

Riding his bicycle in Central ave.
nue., East Orange, at night without
a lamp cost Alexander Rothman, OF
343 Littleton avenue, Newark, a fine
of $3.50 in the East Orange Police
Court today. He had been arrested
by Policeman McGarry.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-09
NEGRO PRISONERS
RESCUED; POSSE PURSUES

BROOKSvILLE, Fla, Sept. g.
Eleven negro prisoners were rescued
from three deputy sheriffs eight miles
from here by a band of armed ne
groes, who fired and slightly wounded
two OF the officers.
A posse has gone in pursuit of the
negroes and a serious clash is feared.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-09
HORSE KILLS MAN BY
BLOW WITH BOTH HOOPS

MOUNT HOLLY, Sept. 9.-Struck
~squarely in the chest by the full force
of a horses hind hoofs, Albert Man
ming, so years old, was instantly
killed on the farm of Michael Bran
ming, near Lumberton.
He was about to turn the horse to
PASTURE when it let both legs fly at
him.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-09-09
ARREST sPEEDER

William K. Grove, of Hutton Park,
West Orange, was taken into custody
yesterday by Policeman Nicholas
Molina, of East Orange. charged with
driving faster than allowed by law
in his automobile in Central venue
The case was adjourned.