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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-09-15
John ]. English, Orange
Health Commissioner, Dead

Health Commissioner John j. Eng
;ish of Orange. died early today at mis-
residence, S. Valley street, Orange, of
diabetes, following a lesthy illness.
Mr.. English had been confined to his
bed since Friday. and the end came
peacefully at o'clock this morning
Funeral arrangements have not been
completed. but the mass will probably
be celebrated Thursday morning in
the Church of Our Lady of the Val
ley Orange.
Mr. English was born in Orange
thirty-nine years ago and always
made his home in that city. He was
connected with the vallev companies
of the Orange fire department in the
Mitchell and Forest street houses, and
when the paid department took
charge he entered the plumbing bust
ness. He was for seventeen years
identified with that craft and was a
member OF the Master Plumbers AS
ISOLATION. Two years ago ne was APP
pointed to the Board of Health.
Thirteen years ago Mr.. English
married Miss Mary Brown. who sur
wives him. He was identified with
several fraternal societies and Was a
member of the Hoy Name Society of
the Church of Our Lady of the VAL
ley; City of Orange Council, Knights
of Columbus: Branch No. l. ST. Pat
rick's Alliance of America, end of the
EXEMPT Firemen's Association
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-09-15
Orange Girl Was Star
in Miss Wilson'S Play

WINDSOR, VT, Sept. IA mys-
terry that had baffled the best
guessers among those who witnessed
the performances of the bird masque
Sanctuary in which Miss Eleanor
Wilson took part, was solved by in
formation obtained at Harlakenden
House, the Presidents summer home.
Curiosity was expressed as to wheth-
er the birdiike warblings inter
spersed in the lines OF the masque
were made by a flute or by trained
whistler.
1t developed that the bird notes
had come from the throat of Miss
Katherine Minahan, of Orange, N. j.,
a house guest at Harlakenden, who
was hidden in the grove. Mrs. Wood
row Wilson said that Miss Minahan
had the unique ability to produce
these sounds directly from the throat
| instead of by the lips, as is done by
most Of the professional whistlers.
President Wilson was pleased by
this phase OF the performance ann
congratulated Mrs. Wilson's guest on
| her ability. The young woman left
Harlakenden tonight for her home in
Orange.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-09-15
Rescued Captain Calls
Lifesaving Grew Pirates

NORFOLK, Va, Sept 4--Calling
them pirates. Captain Joseph York.
of the six-masted schooner George W.
Wells, which was wrecked off Oera-
coke. on the Carolina coast. during
the recent hurricane. declares he viii
file charges against the life-savers
who risized their lives to save him and
his crew.
Twenty-Five people. including two
women and two children. were res
cued from the Wells by the iife-savers
of Ocracoke and Portsmouth stations
when the big schooner was driven
ashore in a hundred-mile gale on Sep
TENDER g. The men, after exhausting
themselves in attempting to launch
life-boats. waded out in water UP to
their necks to shoot a life line to the
stranded vessel. Then they sent the
breeches buoy to the schooner.
Captain York says he and his crew
were forced to sleep in wet clothing
when they were landed on shore.
They are bunch of pirates" he
declared They have formed a conf
bination. trust, among themselves TO
buy all wrecked vessels. They agree
not 10 bid against each other and in
that way they prevent competitive
bidding. When the Wells was sold
at auction ] was forced TO let her 90
for $500. I should have got $1,000"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-09-15
COURT STENOGRAPHER Is
NABBED AS WIFE-BEATER
Barnes Put Under $500 to
Keep Peace.

Warned that if he Is arrested
again on similar charge he WIFI
receive a long sentence ia the peni-
Tertiary, Carleton j. Barnes, a court
stenographer, of New York, '1ho lives
at % Spring street, East Orange, was
held under $500 bonds to keep the
peace, when arraigned before
Recorder Mott today on complaint of
his wife, who accused him of ILL
treating her. Barnes. it as alleged,
almost wrecked the kitchen of mis-
house when he arrived home Satur-
day night and found his spouse only
had bread and baked peas for bis
supper.
Mrs. Barnes testified that t:r ef-
forts to allay his wrath only famed
it to quicker flame, and before the
arrival of Policeman Edward Will
Jams, who was sent to the house in
response to q hurry call, he had
smashed things up in general.
Mrs. Barnes told Recorder Mott
that it was not unusual for her hus-
baAd to strike her, adding that on
one occasion he fractured her ear
drums and that she was compelled
to have medical aid. Asked IL her
husband ever threatened nsr life the
woman answered he had, declaring
she is afraid to have her husband
remain under the same roof with her.
Recorder Mott told Barnes no did
not measure up to any standard of
a man after the husband aeknowl-
edged he had struck his wife on DIFF
ferent occasions. Recorder Mott in
duced the wife to make a complaint
of assault and battery against him
in addition to the charge of 'iisorderly
conduct
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-09-15
NEWARK PASTOR PRESIDENT
OF C0NDIT FAMILY ASSN
Honored at Annual Reunion in
East Orange.

The Rev. Charles B. Condit, pastor
Of Trinity Reformed Church, this city,
was elected president of the Condit
Family Association at the annual re-
union at the residence of William p.
Condit, Washington street and Park
place, East Orange, Saturday. The
Rev. Mr.. Condit, who resides at 4e3
Ferry street. was the first secretary
OF the association. He succeeds Fill
more condit, who held the office of
president for three years
The other officers elected were:
First independent, Fletcher H Con-
dit, of Centre Moriches, L. l.; second
viee-president, William d. Condit, of
Summit: secretary, Edward 1. Condit,
of East Orange. reelected: historian,
Colonel Oscar H. Condit, of East Or
ange, reelected; executive commit
tee: William L. Condit. William T.
Bowman. o. Emmons Condit, Fillmore
Condit, Edward A. Condit, Frederick
S. Condit, Henry L. Condit, Charles
Brookfield Condit. Elmer Condit and
Austin Thompson.
A plan for revising the genealogy
of the family to bring it up to date
was discussed and subscriptions in
advance were pledged to the extent
of $685. of the $1,000 necessary The
genealogy was Originally compiled by
the late Jonathan Condit, of East
Orange. The newer work will be
performed by his son.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-09-15
Schumann-Heink Declines
to Appear in Politics

PATERSON. Sept. 15.-Announce-
ment was made here today that
Madame Sehumann- Heink, the con-
tralto. would not sing at the Colby
and Fordyce rally at the high school
building tomorrow. It was an
nounced last week By Progressive
leaders that the famous singer would
aid the demonstration.
The announcement that Madame
Schuma Heink would not appear
was made by her secretary at the
singers home near Caldwell yester-
day. The secretary said:
Madame viii not sing. as she does
not wish to mix In political affairs
in any way. She did not understand
the situation at first and as soon as
she found out il was going TO be a
political affair she decided not to
take part"
General S. Y. S. Muzzy was called
up at Passaic, and when informed
that Schumann-H eink would not sing
he was greatly disappointed. He
said she had offered her services be-
cause of her friendship with Everett
Colby and his family. General Nue.
zy believed that in all probability
Madame Schumann-H eink man
ayers had interfered with her plans
and objected to her appearing at a
political meeting.
The speakers of the evening win be
Theodore Douglas Robinson. Of New
York, who Is a nephew Of Colonel
Theodore Roosevelt; Everett Colby,
candidate for Governor. and Robert
H. Fordyce, candidate for mayor Of
this city.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-09-15
Harrison Plans Welcome
for Daughters of Scotia

Mayor Joseph P. Riordan, of F1ar-
rison, today issued a general request
to the householders and business men
of the town to decorate their homes
and business places in honor of the
visiting members Of the order of
Daughters of Scotia, which organiza-
ton viii hold its international con-
vention in Harrison.
The delegations will begin to arrive
tomorrow and the convention VIII
open Wednesday. Mayor Riordan has
been asked to make the address of
welcome. The convention will be
held in Rentschler's Auditorium II
will open officially at 9 O'Clock
Wednesday morning.
This will be the first contention
that has ever been held N Harrison
and for that reason Mayor Riordan
representing the West Hudson
lodges. has requested that the towns
people do their share 10 give the
town a holiday attire.
National colors will be in evidence
on the public buildings. A Iarade
viii be held Wednesday night. 1t
will form at Central avenue and
North Fourth street, Harrison, and
proceed to Harrison avenue, thence
to the hall The women viii ride in
automobiles. At the hall there viii
be a reception and entertainment
Members of West Hudson lodges will
provide accommodations Tor the VS.
itors
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-09-15
Fielder TO Work for Lower
Trolley Fare for Verona

Acting Governor James F. F1eiuer
was given a great reception SATURDAY
afternoon when he spoke at the car
nivai of the Verona fire department at
verona Lake Park. Mr.. Fielder
promised to lend his influence TO
secure from the Public Service Corpo-
ration a five-cent fare from Newark,
instead of the ten-cent fare. he aiso
spoke on State issues.
The acting Governor was accom-
nansed by Congressman Edward
Townsend, of Montclair. and Assem-
blyman Bennett H. FISHER. of Mont-
clair, also spoke. Congressman Town
send assured his hearers that Verona,
Caldwell and Essex F'ells would get
free mail delivery.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-09-15
Guest of Honor Absent at
Firemen's Association Dinner

Though the guest of honor was
absent the dinner arranged by the
East Orange f1remeD Saturday after
noon was very successful. The hosts
were members of Branch No. 10,
Firemen's Mutual Benevolent Assoc
citation. which comprises the Oranges
and Montclair. Assemblyman Thorn
as F. Martin. of Hudson county. in
whose honor the dinner was arranged,
was unable to attend.
Addresses were made by Mayor
Julian A. Gregory. of East Orange:
Frank ]. Murray, of Orange; George
b. Ashley, State counsel for the as
ISOLATION; David L. Pierson, of East
Orange: Fire Commissioner Nathan
A. Baldwin, Of East Orange: Council
man Sharp. of Irvington: Chief of
Police William O'Neill. of East Or
ange, and William Ryan, of Pater-
son. City Counsel Borden D. Whit
ing. of East Orange, was the toast
master.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-09-15
Unruly State Convict Is
Made D0cile by 0peration

TRENTON, Sept. 15.-With the re-
moval of a piece of bone that was
pressing upon his brain. Janos
Szikely. feared by the officers Of the
New Jersey State prison as one II
their most desperate convicts, has
changed in disposition and is new
regarded as docile and harmless
Szikely was committed TO the
prison from Belvidere in 1911 to serve
thirty years for murder, and spent
the greater part of his time in soli-
tary confinement. Signs of insanity
were noticed and an operation was
performed by DIR. Martin W. Reddan.
consulting surgeon. A section OF
bone one and a half inches in diame-
ter was removed. Szikely is rapidly
regaining his health and has been
transformed into an ideal prisoner.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-09-15
Headquarters of Kearny
Democratic Assn Entered

The Kearny police are investigat-
ing report made by members of
the Kearny Democratic Association
to the effect that its headquarters
at Ats Elm street. Arlington, was en-
tered some time Saturday night. En-
trance was gained by forcing a side
door. 1t is the belief of the club
members that the visitors were after
club records. as nothing of value
was taken, although several prizes
left from the recent outing might
have been purloined.
Papers and books were found scat
tered over the floor by Enoch Jacob
son, secretary, when he opened the
headquarters yesterday. The looting
was done principally in the private
Office of the secretary.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-09-15
TRIPLE FUNERAL
Of FIRE VICTIMS
Mother and Two Children Who
Were Burned at Harri-
son Are Dead.

Lying side by side in caslxets in the
fre-scarred parlor of their late
home, $40 John street, Harrison, are
the bodies of Mrs. Caroline Caster
and her two Sons, Joseph, years
old, and Michael. months old, all
three victims OF an explosion Of a can
of kerosene oil. A triple funeral will
be held tomorrow and interment will
be in the Cemetery Of the Holy Sep
ulchre.
Gathered about the dead are a num-
woman. In q corner of the parlor
sits the grief-stricken husband. his
eyes fixed on the trio of esskeIs He
does not seem to realize what has
happened Efforts of friends to con-
sole him are unavailing. He means
continually for his wife and two
children. who constituted the re-
mainder of his family.
Her anxiety to get the fire III her
home started quickly prompted Mrs.
Caster late Saturday to resort to
kerosene. She poured the fluid on the
burning embers. The flare communi-
Gated to the can and there VAS an
explosion. Burning oil was scattered
over the woman and the two chill
dren, who were playing on the floor.
All three were burned about the face,
head and hands. Mrs. Caster iosr all
Of her hair and her eyes were liter
ally burned out of her head.
All three were taken to St MI
chaers Hospital in the Harrison po-
lice ambulance. Mrs. Caster end her
oldest child died early yesterday
while the infant passed away this
morning. The fire that followed the
explosion was extinguished by the
Harrison fire department, which was
called out.
The accident was the third Of a
week.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-09-15
Banker Mark T. Cox Lett
Estate Worth a Million

NEW YORK, Sept. 15.--While the
figures in the transfer tax appraisal
of the estate of Mark T. Cox, partner
in the banking firm of Robert Win
throp & Co., who died on March 49,
1909, at East Orange, :. N. j., showed
that Mr.. Cox's indebtedness had
wiped out his assets in this State. it
was learned yesterday that Mr.. Cox
had valuable property in other States
not subject to the transfer tax laws
of New York and that he left d net
estate of more than S1,000,00Q.
The solvency of Mr.. Cox's firm has
never been questioned. 1t is known as
one of the most conservative in the
Street.
The firm of Robert Winthrop & Co.
was established in 1870 by Robert
Winthrop, who died in 1892. Mark L.
Cox became a member In 1882. At
Robert Dudley Winthrop, son of the
founder, joined the firm in 1884. At
the time of Mr.. Cox's death ne and
Robert Dudley Winthrop were the
sole members.
After Mr. Cox's death in 1909 and
his partners subsequent death the
present firm was organized. Eek As
sistant Secretary of the Treasury
Beekman Winthrop is now a special
partner In the firm.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-09-15
ORANGE STOPS OIL
WAR ON MOSQUITO
Refuses Permission to Continue
SprinkIing Cappbeil's Pond
Asked by Exterminators.

Requests by officials of the Essex
County Mosquito determination Com
mission for permission. to continue
sprinkling with oil mosquito larva in
the section of Campbelrs pond, Mill
burn. now utilized for the water sup
ply of the City of Orange, met with
refusal from the Orange Common
Council members yesterday when a
conference of the two groups was
held at the pumping station.
DR.. Ralph H. Hunt, president o
the Mosquito Commission, and Spen-
Ger Miller, president, with Chief
John w. Dobbins. of the extermina-
tors, met President John G. Fineran.
OF the Common Council; Chairman
Christopher Freeman, of the water
committee, and Councilmen Patrick
A. Quinn and John Keaster.
While the Orange folk declined to
give assent to further oilnig of the big
pond, the seriousness of the situation
was plainly apparent and President
Fineran, Chairman Freeman and
others directed Water Superintendent
Isaac N. Travis to make the pond
bottom. which now Is practically COW
cred with vegetation, more present.
able
DR.. Hunt and Mr.. Miller suggested
that ditch be dug from the north
erly end OF the pond to the dam, so
as to carry off the sluggish water to
the west of the faithful little stream
that keeps the City of Orange sup
piled with water. With the drain es-
tablished by the section of the pond
not at present covered with water.
the misquito folk stated 1t would be a
simple proposition to fight and kill off
the larvae, both at the present time
and in the future, They explained
how the surfaces and the westerly
bank had been oiled, but none of the
oil was used near the stream flowing
into the water well.
Announcement was made that the
next step at the dam would be
borings to locate the elusive bottom
and then a proper foundation will be
laid and Joined to the present
masonry, effecting the stopping of the
great waste of water through the
leaky dam. With that difficult task
completed the pond bottom would be
out of sight the year round, as a
supply OF water could be impounded.
Mr. Travis had been informed the
repairs to the dam would cost about
$4,000 and borings to locate the rock
bottom will soon be made.
THAT would settle the mosquito
problem" said Dr. Hunt earlier in
the afternoon, when the councilmen
told of their plans. "A sheet of
water here would lend additional
beauty to the section and also would
prevent the conditions that now breed
many mosquitoes"
The leaky dam for years has
caused millions of gallons of water
to daily escape.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-09-15
IRV|NGTON SCHOOL
CLASSES CROWDED
More Than 1000 Pupils, One
Third of Enrolment, on
Part Time.

Aroused by the fact that one-third
of the 800 children In the Irvington
public schools are in one-session
classes. the Board of Education of
that town has called a special meet
ing for this evening to devise ways
and means to reduce the number of
pupils in these classes. The enrol
ment of pupils is 500 more than last
ar.
The report of Superintendent of
Tools Frank H. Morrell for last
eek shows there are twenty-eight
one-session classes, affecting over
1000 pupils. The condition is worst in
the Grove Street School. where there
are fourteen of these classes. This
years increase in pupils at that
school is 1856, with many more enroll
ing today. With the completion of
the new addition. which is now ex-
pected to be ready next week, eight
of the fourteen one-session classes
will be discontinued.
The Florence Avenue School has
an increase of 1913 pupils and the Cot
Street School 122.
The High School entering class has
nearly doubled this year. 1t NUMBERS
80, bringing the total High School
enrolment up to nearly 200. This IN
crease of pupils may necessitate the
removal of the primary class, wnicn
at present occupies one of the rooms
at the Madison avenue building. anu
the occupation of the entire puiiuihe
by the High School pupils. -,
The enrolment by schools is as ioi-
lows: nc
Central School. 100, gain OF . rs:
Florence Avenue, 615, a gain Of lla'
Grove Street, S15, a gain Of 100; MI nl.
Vernon Avenue, 201. gain OF zo'
Madison Avenue, 1872, a gain OF 80.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-09-15
Mrs. Alice Du Bois's Funeral

Funeral services for Ms. Alice
Goddard Du Bots, widow of John
Delafield Du Bots. who died after a
few hours illness Yesterday st her
home, IS Lloyd road, Mon-alair, will
be held at the home tomorrow after
noon at 2:30 o'clock and VIII be con-
Quoted by the Rev. DIR. Wilson r.
Stearly, rector of ST. Luke's Lpisco-
pal church. Interment will be at
GAINESVILLE, Ohio. Mrs. Du Bois's
death was due to Inil-mitiAs Of old
age She had lived in Montclair
about twelve years, having formerly
resided in GAINESVILLE. Ohio, and
Charleston. w. Va. She is survived
by two sons and Two daughters.
They are former School Commission
er Cornelius d. Du Bots. OF Mont
clair; Goddard D. Dubois, OF New
York city; Mrs. Mary Delafield
Nathers and Miss Constance God
dard Du Bots, of Montclair.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-09-15
Smith to Run independently
for Bloomfield Town Council

Thomas H. Smith, of Bloomfield,
member of many lodges in that
town, will run as an independent for
the office of member of the Town
Council. The Democratic candidate
will be Edward j. Hughes. while the
primaries will decide whether Lewis
B. Harrison, present councilman, or
George E. Harker, both regular Re-
publicans, will be the nominee on
that ticket.
George Hummel. regular, IN the
Second ward. it is predicted. will have
a walk-over in his battle with Fred
erick Storm, Progressive. There is
no Democratic nominee, and Hum
mel, 1t is said, will poll the sreater
part of the Democraticc vote for
councilman. In the Third ward the
fight will be for member of the Town
Council between Henry Atkinson,
regular, present incumbent; Joseph
Drudy, Democrat, and Frederick j.
Dahl, Progressive.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-09-15
Motorman of Car That
Killed Girl Held in Bail

Following hearing before Recorder
Mclaughlin in the West Orange
Police Court today, Patrick Dyer, OF
1873 Cleveland street, Orange. motor
man of the Swamp Line" trolley car
which ran down and killed Lucy
Wheeler, years old, in West Orange
Saturday night, was held in, sl,O00
bail by Prosecutor Hood.
One of the girls legs was severed
and the other mangled. Amputation
of both members was performed IN
Memorial Hospital, orange, ana the
pirl died O short time afterwards at
the home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Wheeler, 8 Meeker street,
Orange.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-09-15
Singer Learns of Sons
Marriage to Waitress

PATERSON. Sept. 15.-Madame En-
nestine Schumann-H eink. the prima
donna, has learned that her step-son,
Walter Schumann, was married to
Miss Daisy Markus, of 1874 Broadway,
this city. at Chicago last July while
the young people were visiting rela-
tives.
1t was over the table IN restau-
rant here, where the bride was en-
ployed as waitress that the romance
ripened. Mr. Schumann was IN the
habit of running down from his
mothers residence, Villa Fides, on
the mountain top in North Caldwell.
to the little eating place, and 1t was
not long before the couples marriage
plans were perfected.
Mr.. and Mrs. Schumann are living
in New York city. The bridegroom
is an accountant in the employ Of the
Equitable Life Insurance Company.