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Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-04
SOUTH RIVER

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Gordon. Of
Highland Park, spent Tuesday with
Mrs. Elizabeth Gordon.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Jernee are
leaving today and have secured a cot
tage at Ocean Grove, which they
will occupy for the summer.
Marcus Wright, Jr.. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Marcus Wright, underwent an
operation yesterday for adenoids.
DIR. A. L. Woods was the attending
physician.
The annual meeting of the Board
of Trade will be held IN Borough
hall tonight.
Mrs. Kathryn Gilbert, who has
been Suffering with grip. Is improy-
ing.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Baptist church will meet Thursday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. John
French on the Causeway. The So
ciety is planning to helu an old fash
Toned social, In which some novel
features will be used. They will be
most amusing and you are invited to
come to the basement on the evening
Of April 10.
The South River A. A. new bas-
ketball team will not play this week
on account of Good Friday.
The schools will be closed tomor-
row on account OF Good Friday.
Mrs. Louis, who has been visiting
Mrs. r. J. Prentice, left today for
Orange, where she will spend a few
DAYS among friends and return to
the borough.
6,a~prn DYinht haQ nHHnntad n nna3-
ton at Ste1ton.
Mrs. Edward Weller spent Wed
nesday among friends in New Bruins
wick.
Mrs. Guy Gilbert is In Philadel-
phia attending the funeral Of her
father, Adolph Miller.
Mrs. Alfred Stonehouse is recover
ing from a serious attack of Illness
much to the delight OF her many
friends.
The Methodist church choir are
rehearsing their Easter carols.
Rev. James Lord will lead the
prayer service to be heli tonight IN
the Methodist church. His subject
will be, 'The Kind Of Men the World
is Looking For" This Will be the
first Of a series of talks on the kind
of men that are being sought.
Mrs. William Messtrole has re-
turned to her home in New Bruins
wick after spending a pleasant visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bergen,
who recently returned home from
Florida, where they spent the winter.
John c. Price was a New York Wis
itor on Tuesday.
Mrs. William Morgan. who has
been visiting her daughter, Mrs. E.
Lanzone, of Concord. Cal, since De-
cember Is, 1911. will start for her
home In the borough on Wednesday
next.
Miss Edna Ledwon and mother
were Perth Amboy visitors Yester-
day.
Miss Thera Willet is confined to
her home with a cold.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-04
S. CONOVER
PASSED AWAY
Well Know Summer Resident
of South Amboy.
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
South Amboy, April 4:-Richard
s. Conover, eighty-four years old,
whose estate is just outside the Dor
ough limits on the Morgan road,
where he makes his summer home,
died at his winter residence in
Princeton last night. He was well
known In this city, having been a life
long resident In this vicinity. His
wife died several years ago, but eight
children survive him. They are
Hamilton, who is a physician In Eliz-
abeth Jay and Thomas, who are cler-
gymen, and Richard, Carolyn and
Sarah are at home, Alice is a trained
nurse and Emily is married. The
funeral service will be held in Christ
Episcopal church, this city, Saturday
afternoon at 2:45 O'Clock and inter
ment will be In Christ church Gene
terry. Stillwell & Mason are the fun
eral directors.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-04
SURPRISE PARTY is
GIVEN AT SAIREViLlE
Special to the EVENING yEWs.

Special TO the EFENING gEW8.
Sayreyille, April A surprise
party was rendered to Daisy Brew
ster at the home OF her brother-in-
law and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry
Yettman, Walling street, Saturday
evening, Games, singing and dane
ing were INDUCED In until midnight.
Refreshments were served at IL
o'clock. Those present were; Celen-
dia Canal. Anna and Amelia Wede-
leyer, Louis Spring, Fred Andres,
Joseph Peterson, Joseph Voorhts and
Sylvester Van Deventer, of South
River Chas Baunlin and John Nor
field, of Perth Amboy William Sew.
enhair, of Midtown Lillian Moner,
of Tottenville; Mary Jakin and Liz
zie Crowlock, Of South Amboy; Helen
Busch, of Brooklyn; Daisy Brewster,
Marguerite Simonite, Margaret Yet
man, August Feulner, Robert Nc
Cutcheon, Joseph Meyer, Joseph Bis
sett and James b. Dreamer, of
Sayreyille.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-04
MUST NOT AID OUTLAWS.
Governor Of Virginia Warns People of
State In Proclamation.

Richmond, Va, April 4-GOyernor
Mann and Detectives W. G. Baldwin
and Thomas Felts conferred for three
hours over the Carroll county situation
Following the conference Governor
Mann issued q proclamation calling
upon the people of the state not to lend
any aid to the Allen outlaws on pain Of
being themselves prosecuted by the
state as accessories after the fact III
the H~illsville courthouse tragedy,
Detectives at Hillsyille arrested Jor-
dan Edwards, a second cousin of Yves.
ley and a more distant kinsman of his
elder companions.
Jordan Edwards was locked NJ
charged with having maintained and
secreted Sldna Allen and Wesley Ed
wards, the outlaws still at large.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-04
Strikers .attIs With Police.

Glasgow, Az Ill A serious riot oe.
CURED at Glen Craig, and many per.
sons were injured. A crowd ~ strik-
ers, who had armed themselves with
stones and clubs. tried to destroy some
buildings at the entrance of ! pit, but
a police force was soon or the scene.
The striking miners refused to dis
perse. and q battle followed. in which
there was considerable hand to hand
fighting.
The ringleaders were taken into GUS
tody,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-04
WILL BE TAFT, SAYS CROKER.
He'll Win Nomination, but Democrats
Have Good Chance at Polls.

New York, April 4-Richard Croker
sailed today for his Irish home at
Glencairn. Have the Democrats got
a chance to elect u president this
yearf' he al asked.
~ believe So" he replied, but they
must unite; they must get together"
$50 you think that Taft can be beat
en- II nominated?' 1t was suggested.
Taft is sure to be nominated. He
has the organization behind him. But
when l say that Taft will be renomi-
mated, l do not mean that he will be
nlactnd"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-04
COL. Balm TO SPEAK IN
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
,e,.tal 10 the EVENING NEWS.

EDGTIUE 20 FEF II ' UNIV W.T. ~
South Amboy, April 4:-The nine
teenth of April will soon be here.
On the evening of that day Colonel
George w. Balm, the great Southern
orator of Kentucky, will deliver a
lecture entitled IF l Could Live My
Life Over Again" The colonel IS
somewhat older than he was twenty
five years ago, but the NEWS CORE
spondent had the pleasure of listen
ing to him several times previous to
that time and be believe, as a lee
turer, the colonel is not excelled by
any in this country. The lecture will
be given in the Presbyterian church.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-04
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES
IN WOODBRIDGE CHURCH

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
Woodbridge, April 4:-Good Fri
day services in Trinity church will
be as follows: Morning prayer and
litany at 1920. There will be d
Commemorative Passion service
from II to 8. the hours during
which Christ hung upon the cross.
All are invited to attend at least a
part of this service. Mr.. Spring
sted will be assisted at this service
by MT. Crowell, Of st. Johns church,
SeWaren.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-04
BOARD OF EDUCATION
ORGANIZE AT ROOSEVELT
,pec,al to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
Roosevelt, April A meeting OF
the new Board Of Education was
held Monday evening in School No.
10. E. j. He'll was again elected
president of the board; P. J. Cough
lin, vice president; George w. Nor
gan, clerk.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-04
Three Shot In italian Vendetta.

Passaic, n. J., April An Italian
vendetta caused the shooting of Saliva
tore Fulfaro. who probably will die:
William Mazzo and his ~six-year-old
daughter Flora. The three, with the
waylaid in the street by men who
stepped from an alley and fired a dozen
shots.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-04
SOUTH AMBOY

Mrs. Edward Noble was a visitor
at Jersey City Thursday to attend
the funeral of her cousin.
MIS-. j. w. Cozzins, Of Elizabeth,
was a South Amboy visitor Monday.
Mrs. l.. Littell, of Bordentown
n was a New Rork visitor yes
terday,
Hrs. William ]. Donnen. of Main
street, was q New York visitor yes
terday.
Mrs. Willis sickles, of David
street, was a Newark visitor yester-
day.
Mrs. J. T. Dill, of Fourth street,
was a New York visitor yesterday.
Mrs. Henry Slower was an out Of
town visitor yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. A. r. Chatter, Of Main street,
was q New York visitor yesterday.
Mrs. John Berley, of David street,
was q Perth Amboy visitor yesterday
afternoon.
Mrs. Charles Compton, of Church
street, was a New York visitor yes
teTday.
Mrs. John Perkins, Of David
street, was an out of town visitor
yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Floyd Wortley, of Broadway,
was an out of town visitor yesterday
afternoon.
Louis r. Thornston, of Elizabeth,
was a South Amboy visitor Tuesday,
The boys distributing the Perth
Amboy EVENING NEWS claim that
they have delivered the paper to a
number who refuse to pay for the
same. We have asked for their
names, and If upon investigation, if
we find this is correct we will pub
fish their names that all may know
where to find meanness.
Miss Edna Stonaker, of Second
street, was a Perth Amboy visitor
yesterday afternoon.
Miss Anna Bennett, OF Main
street, attended the funeral of her
aunt at Cranbury yesterday.
Miss Maize Stockton. of Broad
way, was an out of town visitor yes
terday afternoon.
Miss Mary Goniger, of Second
street, was an out of town visitor
yesterday afternoon.
r. P. Mason, Sr., of First street,
was a Cranbury visitor yesterday af-
ternoon. Twenty years have only
elapsed since he left hat town. The
improvements are almost unprece-
denied and the squire felt that he
was a stranger as a greater part
known to him twenty years ago were
or moved away and their places fill
ed by strangers.
Mrs. E. C. AIKEN, of Broadway,
who has been visiting her son. Jo-
seph. in Newark, for a short time,
returned home yesterday afternoon.
Morgan Lambertson, who with his
aunt, Mrs. e. o. beats, has been
spending the last two months at
Miami, Florida, for recuperation OF
his health, returned home Tuesday
afternoon much benefited by his
trip.
Mrs. John Emmons, Of Second
street, was an out of town visitor
yesterday.
John A. Suits, of E~nglishtown,
was a South Amboy visitor yester-
day.
Cornelius McGonigle, Of Broad
way, was an out of town visitor yes
terday Afternoon.
Last Sunday afternoon those who
attended the Y. NJ. c. A. had the
pleasure of listening to Pop" Car
ey, as he is called. Those who will
attend the Y. NJ. C. a. next Sunday,
a week, no doubt will have tie pleas
ure of listening to Pop" Deacon. 1t
Is a fine baby girl and the secretary
meets one with the most pleasant
smile. We cannot give the name Of
speaker next Sunday as we have not
peen informed who he will be.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-04
HEARD FROM DEAD" SON.
Letter Received From Mar suppEgsr
to Have 5een Murdered.

Middletown, N. T., April 49, Mrs.
Ella Furman, mother Of Theodore Fur
man. who was supposed to have bee,
killed, ~dismembered and the remains
burned In January, for whiCS CRIME
his three brothers were arrested ana
later discharged, when the grand jury
refused to indict, in spite of q signed
alleged confession from two of the
brothers, received a letter from Phlla
delphia signed by the supposedly nun
dered son, and in handwriting which
Mrs. Furman says Is his.
Mrs. Furman Immediately notified
her attorney, Ivan A. Gardner of
Brooklyn and Middletown, and today
Mrs. Furman and Mrs. Gardner went
to Philadelphia to see her son.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-04
8 WOKE THICK
IN THE CARS
South Amboy Passengers
Complain of Conditions.
speota, to the EVENING NEWS.

6DEClCtt ~ fC ~
South Amboy, April Some OF
our citizens have requested that at
tention be called through the press
to the want of courtesy exhibited by
the male passengers on the early
morning cars of the Public Service
running between this city and Perth
Amboy. The lady passengers on
these cars are fully equal in number
we are told, to the men, yet there
Is such a want of %gal1antry that the
greater part will have a pipe or cigar
in their mouth putting away untll
the car is fairly blue with smoke
and our informant said the employees
on these cars, instead OF prohibiting
such violation of rules, encourage
the same by indulging in smoking
themselves. 1t is thoughtlessness'
but it is very discourteous 10 forget
the presence Of ladies, when indulg-
ing in the use OF the weed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-04
RELMEITA MAN WAS
ARRESTED AT SPOTSWOOD

Jamesburg, April 4.-On the
charge OF appropriating $31.40, the
proceeds of a load of potatoes that
he sold for his employer, James cot
trell, living near Helmetta, was ar
rested at the home of William Day.
ison, Jr., at Spotswood and commit
ted to the county jail in default Of
$500 bail. James Broadbent, a
farmer, Is Cottrell's accuser.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-04
ELECTIONS IN MISSOURI.
Tho Results In Many Cities Favored
Democrats.

st. Louis, April 4.-Of twenty-six
cities and towns outside of Kansas City
and st. Joseph which elected munici-
pal officers thirteen chose Democrats.
six Republicans and seven nonpartisan
officials.
Democratic councils were chosen In
Joplin, Jefferson City, Columbia and
Poplar Bluffs.
Republican mayors were elected al
Boonville, Salem, Macon, Carthage,
Lebanon and Springfield.
Democratic mayors were elected at
Sedalia. Fulton, Montgomery City.
Mexico, West Plains, Pacific, Washing
ton, Monroe City and Huntsville.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-04
TO GIVE PLAY
IN WOODBRIDGE
Members of St. Martha's
Guild of Trinity Church.
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Special 20 he NE WIS.
Woodbridge, April 4:-On the
evening of April II THE Casket
Scenes from THE Merchant of
Venice" will be presented in the w.
A. A. club house under the auspices
of st. Martha's Guild of Trinity
church. The cast Is composed Of
well-known local talent of eXcep-
tional ability. The production will
be accompanied by a musical treat.
Those who enjoy a good play. well
acted. and accompanied with excel
lent music, should not miss this
event in the local theatrical season.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-04
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
CONCERT in RAILWAY

Railway, April 4:-The symphony
Orchestra, of Railway, Mr.. Charles
Melick, conductor, will give its an
nual concert Thursday, May 2, in
the First Baptist church, Railway.
Unusually good artists are being Sc
cured to assist the orchestra in the
vocal parts which are always an at
tractive part Of these popular con-
cpl.ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-04
TREATY RATIFIED AT LAST.
international Wireless Agreement Was
Urqed by Roosevelt In 1907,

Washington. April 1.-The senate rat
fled the international wireless treaty.
This has been before the senate since
Dec. Is. 1907. when President Roose-
welt transmitted 1t, accompanied by a
special message. 1t was signed at Ber-
lin Nov. 8, 1906, by delegates repre-
senting the United States and the lead
ing powers of the world.
Under the terms of the treaty the
powers agree to submit themselves to
uniform regulations governing wireless
communications between the coast and
vessels at sea when operated by the
government and to require private
concerns to observe the same regula-
lions.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-04

Mrs. ]. L. starnes, Hickory, N. c.
has in the past suffered severely
with throat and lung trouble, and
says. II used Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound for this and It gave me
immediate satisfaction and relief,
1t gives yde pleasure TO recommend
hoarseness, or any aflictlon OF the
throat or lungs. ? = know II will do all
claimed for It." G;auer Drug Co.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-04
WOODBRIDGE WOMAN
HURT IN METUCHEN
Special to the EVENING NEws.

Woodbridge, April Mrs.
Arthur Liddle is confined to her
home in upper Main street suffering
from d severe shock and
injuries received Sunday while In
M~etuchen. Mrs. Liddle stepped out
of the way of an approaching auto
mobile and was hit by a trolley car.
She was brought to her home and
is now doing "a well as can be ex-
pected.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-04
"PHOSSY Jaw" BILL PASSES.
Prohibits Manufacture of Matches
Which Destroy Workers, EeaIth-

Washington, April 4. The senate
passed h so called 'phossy jaw" bill.
This measure leyies a prohibitlve in
ternal reyenue tax on matches In the
manufacture of which white phos-
phorOus Is used. The fumes from
white sulphur, it Is contended, cause
necrosis of the ~jawbones.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-04

Star Theatre, South River, n. J.
Dante's Inferno, a poets vision of
hell, Saturday, April 6. Matinee 8
p. NJ, evening, 7 and 9 O'Clock.
5956-4-4-2t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-04
SOUTH AMRoY WsuTs

House to Let-Seven rooms and
bath. Inquire o. NJ. Mundy, 50
Catherine St., South Amboy. N. J..
4~509-2-15-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-04

Subscribe TOR the NEWS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-24
MANY AT BIER
OF CEN. BOOTH
Remarkable Display Of Re-
spect Of All Glasses.

London, Aug. 24.-The body of the
late General William Booth lay in
state, and the occasion produced such
a display Of sincere respect from all
classes as has probably never been
excellsd.
All nations and creeds were repre-
sented among the many thousands Of
people who paid their last tribute to
the great evangelist.
Even before dawn, despite a pelting,
cold rain, thousands were waiting In
front of Congress hall, Clapton, In the
northeast Of London, where the body
had been conveyed from the late gen
erals private residence. Before the
public was admitted, however, a large
number of personal friends, public
officials and high officers of the Saliva
ton Army came to pay their last re-
spectS.
Then from 10 o'clock onward q con
slant stream of humanity, unchecked
throughout the day, filed In reverent
silence past the catafaique Of the
dead general. Poorly clad women had
tramped miles through the drizzling
downpour to obtain a last sight of the
mar who had brought some sunshine
into their lives. Shoulder to shoulder
with them were fashionably dressed
women who desired to pay their hom-
age to the great leader and uplifter.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-24
MATAWAN

The Matawan fire department are to
have an excursion train to Asbury Park
September s.. Leaving Matawan at 9
a. m. and leaving Asbury Park at 1920
p. m. This gives a long day at the sea
shore, also a nice evening which the
regular trains do not give.
The semi-annual meeting of the Fire
mems Relief will be held at the truck
house Friday evening for the purpose
of electing delegates to the convention
to Atlantic City, September II.
Mrs. Elizabeth Clark has returned
from Cortland, N. Y, where she has
been spending a couple weeks.
Mr.. Van Allen Clark is spending his
vacation in Maine.
Miss Dorothy Denis, of Newark, is
visiting Miss Mildred Morton.
Miss May Bergen, who has been visit
ing Miss. May Haney for two weeks,
leaves today for Culver's Lake, Sussex
County, N, j., with Miss Haney, to
visit Miss Helen Hunt, a former class
mate.
Mr.. John Sickels, of Pittsburgh, died
suddenly yesterday and the body will
be brought here today. Mr.. Siekels is
a brother Of Mrs. George Parker. Mrs.
Nathan Erwin, Mrs. James Van Brackle,
of this place. The funeral will be held
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Parker, of Park venue, at $50 O'Clock
Sunday afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-24
AUTOMOBILE
STRIKES TEAM
Serious Accident Averted in
kmboy Avsnue.

A serious accident was narrowly
ayerted at Amboy avenue and Pros
pect street, T~ottenville, about 8
O'Clock yesterday, when an automo-
bile containing three ome and a
chauffeur crashed into a team of
horses attached to a heavy delivery
wagon owned by Tilzer Bros, of 220
West street, Manhattan. The auto
mobile, which carried manufacturers
license 1892, New York, was not
damaged, but the pole of the wagon
was broken off and one of the horses
was cut on the legs and bruised on
the side. One horse was nearly
knocked off its feet.
The driver of the wagon, Henry
Ettensen, of 1913 Brook avenue, the
Bronx, did not secure the name of
the driver of the car, which, 1t is be-
lieved, belonged to a garage on the
north side of the island.
Repairs were made to the pole of
the wagon and the driver continued
on his route.
According to an Investigation
made by Patrolman Purden the driy-
er of the wagon attempted to turn in
Amboy avenue to go toward Main
street, when the automobile, COM
ing down the avenue, struck the pole
of the wagon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-24
Weather Forecast.
Fair today; Sunday fair and warmer;
moderate westerly winds,


New YORK, Aug. "A.
BUTTER-Steady; receipts. 1851 pack
ages; creamery, extras, h.. 28a26hc.:
nrsts. 4a253&c.: seconds, 23ha24hc.: thirds.
22a23c.; state dairy. tubs. finest. &C.: good
to prime, 23a24c.; common to fair. Ua22hc.;
process, extras. 24a24Mc.; firsts. 23a23hc.;
seconds, Na22c.; imitation creame nrsts.
2Sc.: factory, June make. irsts. 22hc.: cur
rent make. hrsts. 2ha22c.: seconds. Dha
21c.; thirds. lsa2oc.; packing stock. current
make. No. 2. l91ha20c. No. 3. lSalsc.
CHEESE-Firm: receipts. ASA boxes;
state, whole milk, new, speciala. white.
cy, white, 15Ac.; colored, 1b&aisc.; under
skins, new, specials, white. 12na18c, col
ored, 12ha13c.: fair to choice. loaukc.;
undergrades. 4a9hc.
EGGS Steady; receipts, 14.@5 cases:
fresh gathered. extras, doz-. 25s2so.; extra
nrsts. 2aa24c.: firsts, Iha2shc.: seconds.
2Oa21c.; dirties, 14al9c. checks, ISal7c.: re-
frigerator, tirsts, storage paid for season.
22Laa23hc.; seconds. a0a21c.; thirds, lSaleo. I:
state, Pennsylvania and nearby. hennery
whites, fancy. large. 3laS2c fair to good.
2a30c.; hennery browns. 26a2Ic.: gathered
brown and mixed colors, 22a26c.
DRESSED POULTRY-Fresh killed.
weak; chickens. dry picked. Philadelphia
broilers, 24a25c.; Pennsylvania. 21Aofc. {;
western, 17a24c.; fowls. dry picked. west
ern boxes, AMa17c.; bbls.. Iced. l4al6c. :
old ROSTERS. 12c.; spring ducks. nearby.
lSa1sac. squads, white. dozen. $2a%: dark.
81. 75; frozen turkeys. No. 1. Na23c.: No
:. l4a16c.; chickens, ~roasters, milk fed.
22a24c.; corn fed. 19a21c.: fowls. 1 and
lbs. each. 16a17c-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-24
TOTE NVILLt

Patrolman Gustave Schley, of the
4th precinct Manhattan, formerly
a bike cop here, visited friends in
town yesterday.
Mrs. Margaret Keppel returned to
Manhattan yesterday after a few days
with her sister, Mrs. X. Hoehn here.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cook Sr., of
Main street, have gone to Beverly
Farms, Mass, to reside.
Benjamin Bishop is in the Vicinity
of Port Jervis. spending a vacation.
Miss Estelle Bedell is at Ocean
Grove.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Pepper have
returned to Newark, after a visit
here.
Mrs. Henry Elfers, OF Brooklyn,
has been visiting her parents here.
The final dance of the series at
Boynton Beach of the Calmuet Club
last night was attended by many
members and their friends.
Welcome Council, Daughters of
America, met last night and COM
pleted plans for the delegates to at
tend the state convention at Oswego
next week.
Emil S~evenhaar returned yester-
day from Newburg, where he attend
ed the state firemen's convention.