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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-26
LOCAL POSTOFF|cE
70 CLOSE SUNDAYS
General Delivery and Carriers
Window VIII Not Be Open
as Heretofore.

AS a result of the new postoffice
appropriation act passed by Congress
on Saturday the general delivery and
carriers windows of the local post
office will be closed on Sundays, be-
ginning with Sunday, September 2.
No mail will be distributed to the
lock boxes after Il o'clock midnight
on Saturday, but access to the boxes
will be possible all day Sunday.
The new act does not affect the
special delivery service, which will
continue as before. Both first and
s~econd-elass ~postofices are included
in the new bill. =. ssss
just what regulations will be made
regarding the sale of stamps has not
yet been determined. Stamps are
sold under the direction of the resi-
dent postmaster and their hours of
sale are not provided for by the post
master-general. Postmaster Book, on
the first of this month. completed ar
rangements providing for the pur-
chase of stamps at any time of day
or night and 1t is not. thought that
this will be changed.
This clause in the p~ostoffice appro-
priation act is the result of the ac-
tivity of Postmaster-Genera
Hitchcock in attempting. to reduce
the Sunday work in postoffices to a
minimum without curtailing the pub
lie convenience.
Twenty-seven... clerks and twenty
n carriers in the local office here
profit by the new postoffice appro-
priation act. which was passed on
Saturday and became effective today.
The men will receive an increase in
salary proportionate to the number
of years they have been in the service.
Although the bill was not passed
until Saturday. the increased pay will
date from July l, the beginning Of
the postal year. With their August
salary the employees affected by the
new act will receive back pay
amounting to the difference between
their new rate and the salary received
for the monthsof July.
The supervising heads of the de-
partments are also in line for an in
of the year. .
Postmaster-General Hitchcock had
the work Of putting into effect the
numerous changes authorized by the
act before the Presidents ink was
dry on his signature. Postmaster
Book received his preliminary in
structions in the first mail today.
The work necessitated the dispatch
ing of nearly q, 1000 letters to the post
masters of 1851 cities.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-26
MRS. DUMPHEY'S FUNERAL
TO BE HELD WEDNESDAY

The funeral of Mrs. John Dunn
phey, who died yesterday at her home
in Winans street, East Orange, as the
result of illness following a fall sus-
tanned at her residence two weeks
ago., will be held Wednesday morn
ing, when a high mass of requiem
will be celebrated by the Rev. Ed
ward M. Farrell at Our Help of Chris
tians' Church.
Mrs. Dumphey was born in Brook
lyn and came to East Orange two
years ago. Her husband. who died
twelve years ago, was a well-knowa
leather manufacturer. She is sur
vived by three daughters, Mrs. Jo-
seph Pagan, of Brooklyn; Miss Az
mes Dumphey and Miss Charlotte
Dumphey. of East Orange, and n
son, John Dumphey. a resident o.
New York. The interment will Re in
Calvary Cemetery. Brooklyn. Mrs.
Dumphey was 70 years old.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-26
POLICE AM OFFICIALS OF
COURT TO AID RUNAWAY

q
James Runyan. II years old. a run
away from the farm of William
Steed, of Cedar Grove, where he had
peer placed by the Children's Home
Society of Princeton, aroused the
sympathy of the police and court
officials of the First precinct. where
he is held on the charge of lettering.
awaiting the arrival of, an official of
the institution to take him back.
The youth, who showed every evil
dence of neglect. not being properly
clad, told such a straightforward
Etale to Clerk Richard Rooney, of the
First Criminal Court. that the official
procured an entire change of wearing
apparel for Runyon and will take
steps to have him discharged from the
Newark.
James said that he had never been
whipped by his master, as the latter
was afraid of him, but hat he had to
perform all kinds of labor. and that
his speciality was milking cows, at
which vocation he held the record of
milking FIVE cows in an hour.
He made his getaway" Friday
and with his savings of fifteen cents
purchased several copies of the Eve
ming Star. In his first afternoons
work he accumulated fifty cents.
Tired after his days labors he re-
posed In the vestibule of a church,
only to awake minus his earnings.
Miss Jessie Schitzgable, who is con-
nected with the Trenton Reformatory,
appeared at the First Precinct Police
Court today to arrange for the re-
lease of young Raynor so that she
could take him back to Trenton.
Richard Rooney, clerk of the First
Criminal Court. was so impressed by
the lads story that he, asked Miss
Schwitzgable to turn the boy over to
him. Rooney will endeavor to get a
position for the boy and give him a
chance to make good his promise of
behaving himself in the future. Miss
Schwitzgable will communicate with
the superintendent of the ~reformatory
to obtain his consent for the lads
release.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-26
COPS CAPTURE WOMAN
ON ROOF AFTER FLIGHT
Indicted for Bigamy, She
Evaded Arrest Two Years.

Mrs. Helen Weller. indicted tws
years ago for bigamy. was sent t.
the Essex county jail today by Prose
cutor Mott to await trial.
She was caught after fleeing to the
roof of a house at Sheffield and Or
ange streets by Plainclothesmen
Goodwin and Norton, of the Second
precinct.
The police have been looking for
her since 1910. She is 26 years old.
and 1t is alleged that she was mar
ried to Sylvester Soloman while still
the legal wife of Weller.
Learning that she was making fire.
quent trips from New York to Newark.
the police went to the Orange street
house, only to be told by Philip
Piunto that she was not there. Then
they heard someone going quietly up
stairs. Giving chase, they cornered
the woma on the roof.
She makes a denial.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-26
CONGRESS UNABLE
TO MUSTER QUORUM
La FoIIette's FiIibuster the
Only Obstacle to an
Adjournment.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 26.-Neither
House nor Senate assembled on time
and neither mustered a quorum. II
was said only forty-six senators were
in the city, lacking two of a quorum.
One of those, Senator Hepburn. was
reported i'll.
The first tilt in the Senate was over
the reading of the journal of Satur-
days ail-night session. Senator La
Toilette insisted on its being read In
full.
Senator Chamberlain. of Oregon, to-
day abandoned his filibuster against
adjournment of Congress on pro-
vision that the general deficiency bill,
carrying state claims" In which
Oregon has an interest, go yer until
December. The House is believed to
be agreeable to that. Senator La Fol-
lette's flibuster to force a vote on the
Penrose resolution was then the only
apparent obstacle to adjournment to-
day.
IF it is decided TO let the bill go
until winter | will consent to an adj
journment," said Mr.. Chamberlain.
II will not consent, however. to its
passage without the State claims"
Maryland. Virginia and Texas also
are interested.
Senate leaders began a conference
just before Dol to find a way 10
bring the session to a speedy end.
The general deficiency bill carries
about $751; 900. 900. The governments
other creditors for hat amount, IN
Guiding merchants in many cities who
have advanced supplies to the army
and navy will have to wait until
December for their pay,s f the mea
ure is held over.
The House spent its first hour de-
ing practically nothing. Maj. rity
Leader Underwood declared that he
and Speaker Clark would stay in
Washington and keep house all
summer if necessary, until tile Sen
ate got through with its flibuster.
In the Senate Mr.. La Toilette gave
early evidence of his intention TO
push the Penrose resolution to con
sideration. He made one u~nsuceess-
full attempt to bring 1t up befor-
it had been reached in the proper
order of parliamentary procedure.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-26
SALOON-KEEPER HELD
ON DOUBLE CHARGE
One Is Sabbath Violation,
Other Is Assault.

On a charge of violating the excise
law by having his saloon open yes
terday, Frank Speck. of POI Passaic
avenue, was today held in $500 bail
by Judge Hahn. to await the action
of the grand jury.
The complaint against the saloon
keeper was made by Captain Peter
J. Christie.
Speck was arrested at his place
of business yesterday by Patrolman
Bauer, on complaint of Patrick
Clare. of SO Freeman street, who as
serted that he had been beaten up
by Speck. Patrick Dunn, of 80 Free
man street; John Allen, of IS Christie
street. and William Rossiel, of is
Foundry street, all of whom were in
Speck's company when the alleged
assault took place. were locked up
as witnesses by Patrolmen Rauscher
and H. Fitzsimmons.
On the assault and battery charge
Speck was held in an additional $500
bail. The witnesses we're paroled.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-26
LONG PURSUIT LEADS TO
ALLEGED THIEF'S ARREST
Brakeman Accused, with 9th
ers, of Freight Theft.

Arrested after a chase lasting sew
eral weeks, which led over several
hundred miles, Eugene Hantz. alias
John Smith, % years old, was ar
raigned in the First Criminal Court
today and was held in $500 bail for
the grand jury on the charge of hav-
ing stolen about s35 worth Of mer-
chandise from a freight car. He was
taken into custody on Saturday by
Pennsylvania railroad detectives.
The theft is alleged to have beer
committed on July 10. when Hantz,
with two companions. Merrill Chan
dler and Edward Mcconnell, all en-
pIoyed as brakemen, broke open the
car. The two latter were placed IN;
der arrest. and each was held for the
grand jury.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-26
THIEF IN ROOM OF ELEVEN
SLEEPERS GETS RICH HAUL

Frank jacob, his wife and thei.
nine children slept soundly in one
room last night while a burglar took
1853 in money. two gold watches and
a couple Of theatre tickets and mos.
of their clothes.
Jacob. who is a barber. with a
shop at 80 Fairview avenue, where
he also lives. discovered his oss when
he awoke today.
The thief used a ladder when he
very conveniently found In the yard
to aid him In getting in.
AS a precaution against being de-
tected the intruder placed a large
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-26
CANDY COLLECTOR is
HELD AS EMBEZZLER
Accused Of Being $2s4.26
Short in His Accounts.

Harry Schenkel, of 10S Somerset
street, formerly employed as a sales
man and collector for the Lowenstein
candy manufacturing concern at 351
Washington street, was held in 5000
bail for the grand jury today by Judge
Hahn in the First Criminal Court on
the barge of embezzlement.
Schenkel is alleged to. have been
short in his accounts to the sum of
1924. &c. , He was arrested several
weeks. ago, but arrangements for set
Element were effected. When these
were not carried out. Lieuten-
ants Horter2 and Tenore placed
Schenkel under arrest.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-26
ACCUSED IN MURDER CASE,
IGNORES FLAW in CHARGE

Declaring that he was not taking
advantage of the defect in the muir
der charge against Pasquale Ucci,
owing to the word moral being used
in place of mortal, Frank NJ. McDer-
NIT, counsel for Ucci, who was
charged with the murder of Alfonso
LaVacco on August 4 last, secured
an order from Chief Gummere today
admitting his client to 81. 500 ball for
the grand jury.
1t was admitted that Ucci took no
part in the stabbing, which took place
at Is Bay avenue Montclair, following
a quarrel over a game of cards. The
other defendants are still at large.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-26

wooden gate on a barrel against an
adjoining fence, screening himself
from the view of people on the oppo-
site side of the street. Then. deity
climbing the ladder and forcing thu
window, the thief grabbed WI pair
of trousers and slipped out of tn
window, descending by means of the
ladder to the grounds.
In Jacobs trousers pockets were
$500 and a gold watch, while in tn
other trousers, which belonged t. hi
oldest son. was So a gold watch and
two theatre tickets.
The thief left the trousers in tn
yard after rifing them.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-26
SPEEDER BLAMES

Arthur Taylor, a chauffeur. giving
his address as 119 Richmond street,
was fined $40 In the First Criminal
Court today by Judge Hahn on the
charge of speeding his automobile
through Market street Saturday
night. Taylor's defense is not heed
ing the policeman's warning, was
that his car was filed with a bunch"
of girls, and thai they were making
such noise that he could not hear the
command.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-26
WOMAN sLEUTH NABs GIRL

On the complaint of a female detec-
tive employed by a Market street de-
.partment store, Catherine Ferria, II
years old, was held in $50 ball for the
grand jury by Judge Hahn today in
the First Criminal Court. Catherine
was accompanied by Antonette Mold.
ID years old, who is held In the
House of Detention.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-26
STABBED IN CHEEK

Stabbed in the left cheek, Frank
of SO Montgomery street, told
Friedrich, of the Fourth
precinct. last night. that he had been
attacked by a negro on Somerset
Friedrich could find no trace
of Furck's alleged assailant. The
went home.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-26

Beautiful quality. distinct wide-wale
raised cord, 3s inches wide, heavy weight,
close. even weave. with a rich French finish.
superior in every particular to the usual
grade featured at special prices; An
leading stylish white material for /tIN
women's separate skirts, suits, ~
dresses, ETC.; special, yard-..........
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-08-26

5000 yards in lot. full pieces. perfect.
beautifully assorted in dainty sheer fabrics.
consisting of neat checks and stripes, satin
effects. with jacquard figures, in
great variety: also fine grade dotted
swiss, in various size dots from pin t1
TO large size; special. luz
yard
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-11-02
Boys Fun Shut OFF By Severe
Wind and Rain
Storm.
MASK BALL AT THE LATHAM.
Extra Police Saw SpOOkS In
DrOveS But Made No
Arrests.

The school boys and their friends
had doubtless arranged "a full pro-
gram" for fun Thursday night, but
the heavy rain storm kept them in
side. They were out for a short
time, as some of the citizens discov-
cred Friday morning. They were
out On Main street and were silently
at work for a short period. They
imagined that Judge Bush had no
use for front gate and carried 1t
off and left it with neighbor. Col.
Henry's lawn swing, which had done
good service during che summer,
was turned over and porch chairs In
that section were packed about and
left at different places.
The young men of the city gave
Halloween dance en- masque at Hote
Latham and Miss Grace Richards
uarty at her home on South Virgins
street was a most enjoyable function
with the younger set. Little Mis-
Cornelia Weaks postponed her Hal
loween party until last night.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-11-02
Gathering OF The Unterri6ed
AT The Court House This
Afternoon
HON. GO. LETCHER TO SPEAK
The Democrats Will Hear Some,
Old Time 0ratOry For
Wilson.

Hon. Gibney Oscar Letcher, as.
sistant Democratic eector for the.
Second Congressional district. will
speak at the Court House this after
noon for Wilson & Marshall, He is
Vice Chairman of the Young Mems
Wilson and Marshall League of
Kentucky and comes recommended
as an able and eloquent young man
and a good speaker. His speech is
to be feature of the Democratic
Rally at the Court House this after
noon and he will no doubt be heard
by big crowd.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-11-02
Stanley Pleased Them.

1t has been many years since a
speaker in ElizabeChtown made
such a profound impression on his
audience as did Hon. Owsley STAN
ley, of the Second District, who sent
thrill after thrill into the hearts of
the 500 Democrats who heard him at
the Court House Saturday afternoon,
His mastery effort emphasized the
fact that in ability as a campaign
orator he is second to none in Ken
tucky.-Elizabethtown News.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-11-02
SmithSOn-Millen.

Robt. A Smithson. son of James
A. Smithson. Of this county. and
Miss Cora Mi!len. formerly of Todd
county. wtrs married in Howell
Ind. at 6 O'Clock yesterday morning.
Tue young people left at once for
New York City, to be be absent ten
days, and on their return. they will
reside in Howell. where Mr.. Smith
son holds a position with the L. & N.
railroad company. The groom's
father. and his sister, Mrs Maxey
Blythe. of this city, attended the
wedding
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-11-02
Twenty-seventh Occupant Of
Nations Second Of
flee.
SENATE WITHOUT A HEAD.
In Event Of Presidents Death
Secretary Knox Would Sue
coed Him.

Utica, N. j., Oct. 81 After a
long illness, growing acute in the
few days. Vice President James
Schoolcraft Sherman died of Bright's
disease at his home in Utica, N. Y
at GAP last night He had been
sinking since early morning, but raj
lied about Z p. M, the apparent i'm
provement being of short duration
only. Mr.. Sherman was the twen-
ty-seventh Vice President and a can
didate on the Republican ticket for
reelection.
He is survived by a widow and
three sons.
He entered Congress in 1887 and
served until his election as Vice
President.
His death leaves the country with
out Vice President pro tenn. the
Republicans having failed to agree
on one after Senator's Frye's death.
Should President Taft die or re-
sign before March, Secretary Knox
would succeed him.
Mr.. Sherman was the fifth Vice
President whose death in office
shocked the ngtioh. Vice President
King died during Pierce's admins
traitor; Vice President Wilson dur
ing that of Grant; Vice President
Hendricks during that Of Cleveland
and Vice President Hobart during
| McKinley's first term.
The electoral college can vote fol
any man for Vice President. who
may be named by the Republican
committee.
The funeral will be held Saturday
Afternoon at the First Presbyterian
church and will be attended by
President Taft and members Of The
cabinet.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-11-02
In General ROut and Retreat
To COnStantinOple May
Be Cut Off.
CALL FOR PEACE TALK.
AdrianOple Still Holds Out
Bulgars Won Decisive Battle
at LuleburgaS.

London, Nov. IA four-days'
battle in Thrace has ended IN the
triumph of the Bulgarian command
erin chief. Savoff. whose skillful
strategy has probsbly brought to a
close one of the shortest and most
remarkable wars on record.
A great Turkish army, estimated
at over 200. 900 men. has been de
feated and is in retreat.
Constantinople lie believed to be at
the mercy of the victorious Bulgar-
ian army. and a council. sitting at
the porte, is discussing the advis-
ability of suing for peace.
Such is the news which come from
Constantinople.
1t is only fortnight since Turkey
declared war. The first week of the
campaign closed with the dramatic
fall of KirkKiIisseh, fully revealing
for the first time the disorganiza-
ton, bad morale and inefficient COM
missariat of the Turkish army. To.
day that army is defeated. routed
within fifty miles of Constantinople
and possibly its retreat within the
capitals line of defenses is cut off
Adrianople still holds out but has
lost its Importance now that the
Turks have met their Sedan at Lule
burgas
It is believed a7peace setuemen
will be arranged either by the port
| suing for peace or through interven
tion Of the powers.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-11-02
Local Paragraphs

The contractors for building the
new streets are making such rapid
progress that the output of three
companies is necessary to supply it
with stone.
Don't forget that Hon. Oscar
Letcher, of Henderson, will speak
at the court house this afternoon in
the interest OF the Democratic party.
The Democrats are preparing for
a grand final rally at the court
house next monday night.
In reserving players for the kit.
League mex year "Old GAINESVILLE"
seems to have signed the best of her
pennant winners for future use.
They have reserved the unlucky
number 13. But there is not much
consolation in that for the other
teams. We must have better ma
terial than the last years men re-
served.
Democrats. begin right now to
look up your registration ticket. If
you wait until Tuesday your wife
may not be able to find it for you.
1t is gratifying to know that the
band has realized enough in the past
months to pay off It's Indebtedness,
; which at one time was uncomferta-
bly, close to $1,000. 1t is the best
musical organization the city ever
had, and long may it stick together.
As usual, the demand for cheap
cottages is beyond the supply.
1t is sbuot all over now except the
voting
A man remarked the other day
that we nave had the first Indian
summer for II years.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-11-02
Take 1t With You.

Voters in the city should bear in
mind that they cannot vote without
showing their registration certifi
Gaze. If you 20 to the polls without
it you will have TO go back and get
it. II you have lost it you will have
TO go TO the Clerks Office and buy q
duplicate. Better look it up new
and have il ready Tuesday morning
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-11-02
HEBRON CHURCH
The Revival Services Will Close
Tomorrow Night.

The revival services at Hebron
Methodist church will close tomor-
row mis- hit. Rev. Pat Davis, of Rus
sel,vine. has been assisting the pas
tor. Rev. G. w. Lyon. during the
two weeks services. While there
has not been a great number Of con-
versions the meetings have been a
great spiritual pphfC to the mem
bers of the church.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-11-02
To Send To England.

The Imperial Tobacco Company
headquarters in England has sent a
telegram to the company here order
ing it to gather the relics and Indian
SIX letons recently unearthed on
their property on ater street, and
send chem to England. where they
will be examined by great authori-
ties and placed in museum. The
general opinion is it is a wonderful
collection, dating back into ages far
before the Indians made their ap'
pearance on the earth. Henderson
Cleaner.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-11-02
HELD THEIR OWN.
Democrats Registered 81 and
Republicans z.

The supplemental registration the
fifst three days of this week added
159 names to the books. 81 Demo
Gratis and 70 Republicans, as nearly
as could be estimated. This gives
the Republicans 81 majority over
the Democrats with 92 independents
and 8 Progressives. The total of
l 8S1 is 237 Short of the total of
1911
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-11-02
Killed His Sister.

Clarksville, Team, Oct. 80. Miss
Amanda Hale was accidentally shot
and instantly killed Monday by her
brother. Louis Hale, at the home of
their parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John N.
Hale. four miles south of the city.
The dead girl was l6 years old and
her brother is about 20 sale
stumbled and fell with a i,t ,
hands.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1912-11-02
Film Burned Out.

A film burned out at the Princess
Thursday evening and though no
excitement was caused. it left the
crowd nervous. A little later the
storm came up and there was dis
play of electricity about the ma
chine. Then loud clap Of thunder
came and the audience became pan
icky, but cooler heads quieted their
nerves and the show was resumed.