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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-08
NEW POLICE BOARD
MEMBER SWORN IN
Commissioned De Voc Takes
Oath of Office This
Morning. J.

Alfred L. DeVoe appointed police
commissioner to succeed the late c.
Valentine Baumanu, was sworn in by
City Clerk James c. Connolly shortly
before noon today at the city Hall.
Mr.. DeVoe's nomination was sent to
the Common Council last night and
confirmed by unanimous vote
The appointment comes as a sort
of thunderbolt to me-" said the new
commissioner. "Of course. l am de-
lighted with it. but really haven't had
time to give the matter the considera-
ton it deserves"
The selection of Mr.. DeVoe was
made by Mayor Haussling after he
was satisfied that he had all the
qualifications necessary for the
position. The mayor declared that
several other candidates were held in
high esteem by him. but he finally de-
cded upon Mr.. Devoe
Commissioner DeVoe was appoint-
ed to fill out the unexpired term OF
the late Commissioner c. valentines
Baumann, which extends to January
/, 1915. The salary is $1,000 a year.
The commissioner was born at
South River. N j., October T. fs72
While scarcely more than a year old
his parents moved to this city and
Mr.. Devoe was educated in the local
public schools. Soon after he decided
upon a business career he entered the
employ of the Thatcher Furnace
| Company He has been connected
with this concern more than twenty
years and is at present it's sales man
ager,
Mr.. DeNoe is a Republican and Ia 3
never held municipal office before.
He is a member of st. Johns Lodge
No l, f. and A. NJ, the Builders and
Traders Exchange and the Union
| Club.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-08
SALESMAN'S LONG TALK
LOST HIM HIS SAMPLES

While persuading a prospective GUS
toner to give an order for brewers
boots. Harry Ruppel, a salesman for
q firm in BROOKLYN, discovered thai
his samples had disappeared. He had
placed them on table and was about
to place them on exhibit when he
discovered the boots had vanished,
seemingly into thin air.
Ruppel reported the theft to the
bolice of the Fourth precinct. About
nm hour later Plainclothesmen Haas
and Cort. of the Fourth precinct, ar
rested William II. zimmerman, 81
years old. no home, who was trying
TO dispose of the boots to people liv-
ing in the Vailsburg section of the
ritv.
zimmerman was arraigned before
Judge Herr, in the Fourth Precinct
Court today on a charge of entering
and stealing, made by Ruppel, and
held in $500 bail for the grand jury.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-08
MERCHANTS FIGHT
PARK AVE. CLOSING
Rule Granted to Show Cause
Why Commission Should Not
Be Restrained.

Chief Justice Gummere TODAY grant
ed a rule to show cause. returnabIe in
twenty days, why writ of certiorari
should not issue restraining the Essex
county Park Commission from clos
ing Park avenue to wagon traffic
Unless forbidden by the courts, the
park commission will close the ave.
nue. to business traffic from Roseville
avenue, Newark, to the end in West
Orange.
The commissioners are willing, how
ever. to have their right to do so
legally passed upon and the applica-
ton for rule to show cause was not
contested
Borden d. Whiting. counsel for the
business men opposed to the closing
of Park avenue. contends that it is a
highway and that the Park Commits
sion has no authority by special legis-
lation or otherwise to close It, East
orange authorities oppose the plan.
as does the Board of Trade. and a
committee of members of the latter
organization has been appointed to
confer with the Park Commission
The business men opposed TO hav-
ing Park avenue closed say it will
seriously hurt their business. Among
them are Robert Barns & Sons and
Charles w. Savacool, both grocers. of
NPark avenue; the Nanderhoof &
Dietrich Storage and Van Companies,
of Roseville and East Orange, and
the Watching Coal Company, of
West Orange
Park avenue is a convenient high
way because its grade is not so great
as parallel streets and heavily-loaded
wagons find it a boom That is why
the coal company and storage COM
pany complain. The grocery con-
Germs will be technically committing
trespass every time they load their
wagons at the stores
The Board of Trade committee yes
terday submitted to the park COM
missioners certified copy of a petit
ton signed by 800 citizens and prop
erty owners. James NJ. REILLY, Frank
II. Genung, S. Fred Bailey and Frank
l.. Driver comprise the committee.
They also conferred with Alonzo
Church, secretary of the commission,
who said the commission did not want
to work a hardship on the business
men, but if the plans fall through 1t
will represent a los of ten years
work.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-08
WILSON OFFERS NO HOPE
TO OFFICE-SEEKING HOS |

WASHINGTON; March S.-Presi-
dent Wilson let it be known today
that there was no immediate pros
pect of letting down the civil service
bars to thousands of Democratic Of
flee seekers. The President told Sena-
tor Pomerene that SO far he and the
Cabinet had formulated no policy as
to appointments for minor positions
in the government service.
There has been report that Presi-
dent Wilson might revoke the recent
order of Mr. Taft which put $4,000
fourth-class postmasters under the
civil service.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-08
F|ELDER'S FRIENDS
TOLD OF PURPOSE
His Entrance Into Guberna-
toriaI Contest Said to Be No
Surprise in Washington.
Star Bureau.
Metropolitan National Bank Bldg.

WASHINGTON, MAR. 8.
The announcement of Governor
Fielder's candidacy for. the Demo-
cratic gubernatorial nomina ton in
New Jersey was not a surprise at the
White Eouse, Before he left Wash
ington Mr.. Fielder informed personal
friends, as we'll as friends of the
President, that he intended to enter
the gubernatorial fight
While the President himself has re-
fused to discuss the gubernatorial
situation or the candidates, admins
tration Democrats who were In
Washington this week were advised
by friends of the President not to
commit themselves for while to any
candidate.
1.-THE President is watching and
waiting for developments" said one
man today, whose name cannot be
mentioned but who is known to have
the confidence of the executive to IA
greater extent than most men.
you may be assured" this man
continued, that the President does
not intend to lose interest in New
Jersey politics, and when the primary
campaign comes along he is not likely
to sit on the fence. He is more in
terested in keeping New Jersey
Democratic and keeping the Demo-
cratic party progressive than he is
in the identity of the candidate for
governor" II. B. w.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-08
CHARGE BANK FRAUD>TO
NEWARKER IN NUTLEY

John j. Blanchard. 81 years old
giving his address as II Mum ave-
nue., was held in $500 bail today by
Judge Hahn in the First Criminal
Court on the charge of obtaining
money under false pretenses.
Blanchard was arrested yesterday
in Nutley by the chief of police just
as he was leaving a bank where, 1t is
charged, he had cashed check for
$35 given him by former Freebooter
John Howe as a bonus on a stock
TRANSACTION. He was turned over to
Lieutenant Kuhn, of the local detec-
tive bureau, by the Nutley authori-
ties on a charge of swindling a man
out of 5000 on a bogus check for $500
He was also wanted for violating
parole, and it is said by the police
that several other complaints will be
made against him for obtaining
money on worthless checks.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-08
RESOLUTION OF RESPECT
FOR DEPARTING CHIEF

Resolution of respect and congratu-
lations. which were adopted at a
meeting of the employees of the Fifth
district of New Jersey. Internal
Revenue Service, were forwarded to
Royal e. Cabell retiring commits
sioner of United States internal reve-
nue. In Washington today
A subscription was being collected
for the purpose of purchasing a low
ing cup for the commissioner, but an
ticipating their intention Mr.. Cabell
notified the secretary of the local dis
trict that his position would not al
low him to accept anything of intrin-
sic value from the employees in the
service.
The position of internal revenue
commissioner comes under the juris-
diction of the secretary of the treas
ury, which Office is now held by Will
lam G. McAdoo. Although Commits
sioner Cabell has not yet resigned the
Office it is understood that he is to
retire, and with this in mind the reso-
lutions were prepared.
The resolution is signed by e. Allen
Smith, as secretary and Herman c.
II. Herold as chairman of the resolu-
tons committee
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-08
START AUDIT OF BOOKS
OF BOARD OF HEALTH

In charge of William e. Allen, an
expert from the Price, Warehouse
Company, of New York. the work of
auditing the books of the Board of
Health was begun this morning. The
purpose of this work, which, it is ex-
pected, will take several days to COM
pete, is to discover the methods by
which various departments in charge
of the board are run. especially the
City Hospital and the tuberculosis
sanitarium at Verona can be i'm
proved.
Since the first of the year Mr.. Allen
has been at work on the installation
Of new system for the water de-
partment. A new system has for some
time been demanded by experts, who
claimed that the present one is anti
quated.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-08
MEN WILL
co BACK TO WORK
Garment Strike Leaders Make
Estimate, Following Agree
ment With Contractors.

Following the agreements signed
yesterday and this morning with the
Hilton concerns contractors, strike
leaders estimate that nearly LOO men
all told will be back at work next
week. The Rogers-Peet shops and a
number of the small shops doing
work for local manufacturers are
still holding out, but the leaders eX-
press their belief that these places
will soon be in line. At all events
they say that with a large number
OF men returning 10 work next week
and contributing each week to the
strike fund. they will De able to keep
The workers employed by these con-
Germs out for an indefinite period.
In spite of the fact that the lead
ers have declared that any member
Of the union who was affiliated with
the |. w. w. would be expelled, sew
ersl were still wearing the button of
that organization at the headquarters
today. The I. W. w. leaders say,
however, that they will not interfere
in any way with the strike which
row appears TO be nearer to settle
ment than it has been in some time.
Elizabeth Flynn Speaks.
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn. the nation
al organizer of the I. W. w, who was
prevented from addressing the strik-
ers earlier in the week by Captain
Vogel. of the Fourth Precinct. was
10 oh "a
Semers Hall. Six patrolmen from
the Fourth Precinct were stationed
at the hall to prevent t,-e speaker
from melting the strikers to riot.
Abraham Stjglitz and other leaders
of the strikers were present and
heard Miss Flynn speak.
Miss Flynn outlined the idea of the
|. w. w. IN organizing. and received
a great ovation from those present.
She also referred to the police, and
expressed the opinion that the indi-
vidual officers were not so much to
blame for their actions as the men
higher up. No reference was made
by Miss Flynn to the Federation of
Labor's method of handling the
strike, but Carlo Tresea, who preceded
her, speaking in Italian, took fling
at them.
Miss Flynn explained that she had
not come here to interfere in any way
with the strike. She advised the
strikers to keep kicking" until they
got what they were seeking, for only
in this way would they ever get their
rights.
Hurdy Gurdy Fund Collectors.
In order to furnish the means to
continue the fight tile relief commit
tee of the Workingmen's Circle has
hit on the idea of sending out hurdy-
gurdy men to get contributions from
the people through the strains of the
grind organs. A committee has walt
ed on the Mayor and received his
permission. This step was taken, as
the last time collections were made
in the Fourth Precinct the collectors
were stopped by the police, 1t was
said. Besides this. a collection OF
provisions will be made by a house
toulouse canvass.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-08
MAY CALL BALLINGER
IN SI0,O00,000 FRAUD

CHICAGO, March S.-Former Sec
rotary of the Interior Richard M.
Ballinger may be called as a wit
ness in the trial of Alfred c. Frost
and four other defendants before
Federal Judge Lands. Mr.. Ballinger
is said to have acted in an advisory
capacity to Frost and his associates
in promulgating the alleged l0,OOO,OOO
Alaska coal land scheme.
The defense of those on trial will
be- it is said, that they were legally
advised the land procured through
the stenographers and other en-
ployees as dummy entrymcn could be
aiken without violation of the
United States law.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-08
MISS ESTABROOK TO BE
BRIDE OF NEW YORK MAN

Miss Hazel Valentine Estabrook,
daughter of Charles Elmer Esta brook,
of Is White terrace will be married
TO William Harold Soper. of New
York. in her home Monday night,
March "a, by the Rev. DR.. e. A. Was
son. rector of st. Stephens Episcopal
Church.
The bride will be attended by Miss
Genevieve Seaverns, of Union, and
little Miss Marion Donohue, of Gran
ford, will act as flower girl. Walter
J. Soper, of Wyndham. brother of the
bridegroom, will be best man. A re-
cept.on will follow the ceremony.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-08
DEPUTY is NABBED

Harry White. deputy sheriff, liV-
ing at 1888 Morris avenue was ar
raigned before Judge Hahn in the
First Criminal Court today charged
with larceny and carrying concealed
weapons. The charge was the OUT
growth of White refusing to pay for
a meal in a Market street restaurant
last night. When the waiter insisted
upon payment White is alleged to
have displayed a revolver There be-
ing no complaint against him on the
other charges. and having permit
to carry the revolver, the charges
were dismissed.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-08
SAY CASTRO WANTED HIM
TO LEAD EXPEDITION

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, March s.
A special dispatch from Havana says
that Colonel Edmund j. Frederick
late chief of artillery under General
Maxine Gomez. was offered the com
mand of a Castro expedition to Nene-
zuela by General Castro, while here
Frederick has neither affirmed nor
denied the report.
He is a member of the Veterans
Association and very close to Presi-
dent-elect Menocal
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-08
FAIL TO IDENTIFY BODY
OF THE RIVER VICTIM

The body of drowned man found
in the Passaic river near the Centre
street bridge yesterday afternoon has
not as yet been identified, although
1t is believed by the police to be that
of John Halligan, resident of New
York State.
The body gives evidence of having
been in the water several days. The
man was about 40 years old, about
five feet nine inches tall and between
10 and ITO pounds in weight
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-08
BOSTON EXPECTS EARLY ,
SETTLEMENT OF STRIKE

. BOSTON, March S.-An early settle
ment of the strike of 1000 workers on
women's clothing and the signing Of
peace protocol on the lines of the
one recently arranged in New York
were predicted last night by leading
representatives of both the strikers
and the manufacturers.
Union officials also expressed a hope
that such an agreement would bring
about settlements in the several other
branches of the garment industry,
now paralyzed by strikes affecting
fully 5000 other workers.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-08
NAVY HERO DIES

NORWELI.. Mass. March S.-Rear-
Admiral Joseph Giles Eaton. L. S. NJ
retired. who as commander of the
transport Resolute, i'm the Spanish
American War, informed Admiral
Sampson that the enemy's fleet was
leaving Santiago Bay died suddenly
at his home here today. He was
awarded a medal of honor following
the battle of Santiago. and was re-
tired in 1906 after thirty-nine years
service. Admiral Eaton was born at
Greenville. Ala, in 1S47.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-08
RUNAWAY THROWS DRIVER

A horse attached to a wagon belong
ing to the Century Tea Company, of
50 New street, got away from the
driver early this morning and ran
away The driver was thrown from
his seat but escaped serious injury.
The horse ran down Central avenue
and turned north on Broad street. but
was stopped near the Shubert Thea
tire by Abraham Simon, ticket-seller
at the theatre.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-08
POLICE CAPT. CHRISTIE
CONFINED TO HIS HOME

Captain Peter J. Christie. of the
Third precinct, is confined to his
home today suffering from a severe
cold. Apprehension was felt as to the
seriousness of his condition, but it
was reported that unless other illness
develops he will soon be out of
danger
During his absence, Lieutenant .Jo-
seph virgins will act as Captain of
the precinct. Sergeant James O'Neill
will take Wriggins's place as lieu
tenant.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-08
HELD AS FUGITIVE

Felix A. Brasch. % years old, of
York. Penn. was held in $1,000 bail
today by Judge Hahn in the First
Criminal Court on the charge of being
a fugitive from justice. Prasch was
arrested at 2S6 Mulberry street yes
terday afternoon by Detectives Cot
bitt and o'Gara, charged with de-
Serting his wife,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-08
WALLS CRASH IN FIRE

WACO, Tex. March S.-Flames
weakened the three-story Horn build
ing here, today until it's walls crashed
down on two smaller structures, caus-
ing a loss of $780, 900.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-08
$4,000 GAS PLANT BURNS

MOUNT PLEASANT, Pa, March g.
The plant of the Pittsburgh Gas
Stove and Heating Company here
was destroyed by fire early today,
with loss of $4,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-21
OurA nnual Sale
OF Blankets and
Comforts Ought
To Interest You

We are the largest buyers of
Comforts and Blankets In.
Alabama. Boarding houses,
apartments, hotels, hospitals
and city and county institu-
tions should come here first,
whether they need one pair
or one thousand pairs. We
have them in Cotton, Wool
Nap and All Wool Blankets
at any price you want.
We guarantee each and ev-
cry Blanket sold to be ex-
actly as represented.
Pure Wool Blankets, in
choice plaids, also all wool
white at $4.98, is as good as
any $3.50 Blanket sold any
where.
$500 Plaid Blankets, Oh no
wool nap. at ......... UAsOC
$500 white, gray and tan. wool
nap, full O0 no
size sDLsOO
$3.50 white, gray and 90 40
tan, wool nap. Special .epAsfC
and sn,i' piaids n'i wool ''..'.,.'.. white S4.48
$500 all wool extra Or 10
heavy, fine quality -. spOsOC
s1.25 11.4 Cotton Blankets. nOo
all colofs ......>........ JOG
$1.25 Cotton Comforts; no.
special clean cotton ...... JCC
12-4 $3.50 white, gray and tan
ana n~''l cossqias s,aqas'' $1.98
Comforts in silkoline satin, silk Gov
ers, O0 no t N1E
Crib Blankets, 4sc, soc, 75c, s1.oo
to $3.50.
Bath Robe Blankets up from
S2.98 3 S5.98
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-21

An extremely stylish display of
junior styles in the very smartest
and most exclusive models, in
black Persiania, civet cat trim
ming, bluclay materials and seal
cite. Styles that give that "dif-
ferent" air to the little miss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-21
Monday
Lace Specials

On the first floor, center
aisle, there is shown as COM
plete and attractive a line
of new conceits in Ribbons,
Bandings, Laces and Wells
as the most fastidious would
care to see. The seasons
newest importations are
shown in abundance. In the
display you find the splendid
new Two Tones, the Bro
caded Velvets, beautiful
Oriental and floral designs
and conceits in ribbons and
wide girdle bands. In Laces
and Veilings there is every
thing that is new and beauti-
full.
The Specials
Cream and white Shadow Allover
Lace, in host of attractive pat
terms; values that are easily worth
Monday Mo-, on only aa's 25c
Up to Toe quality Venetian Bands,
in white and ecru. are placed on
for ssr' Monday 25c
25c Taffeta in more than 300 diff
ferent patterns and in plain colors
and shades are placed on 10~
sale Monday for .... lOC
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-21
Smart Dresses Delayed IN Tran
sit Haze No1U Arrived and VIII
BE Placed on Display Tomorrow

Dresses of
display that marks worthy of
day for the opening display but will
first thinoM Mon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-21
NeU Fabrics for
The Fall FrOck
In This Wash
Goods Section

In order to keep up with the con-
stantly changing display in this
Wash Goods Department you'll
find it necessary to come at least
twice week. Every day sees
bright, new arrivals and as fast as
they arrive they're placed at your
disposal. Here are specials at as
tonishingly low prices.
Come in, see all the newest things;
prices you will find less than else
where.
New Plaid 'Suitings. plenty black
and white checks; 1En
splendid value at $1,000. lOC
80 pieces of Novelty Suitings, per-
feet beauties; 0E
yard, only ................ AON
New Cloth makes up an ideal suit
for early fall; 0En
all colors ............... AOC
Silk finish Poplins, the handsomest
line you ever saw; values 0E
are up to SOC, at ........ AOC
Eden Cloth, fine wash fabric, suit
able for waists and one 1E.
piece dresses ........... lOO
500 Of the prettiest pieces of Cling
ham ever brought to Birmingham:
the best Amoskeag IN
Zephyr; IL 1-2c value -. LUZ
300 pieces of French Per- IN
Gales; worth IL 1-2c, at 49,. lVC
200 pieces of new Che IN
viots; worth 12 1-2c, at -. lVC
so dozen handsome 1sx54 inch
scarfs ana aexso Covers; OK
SOC yB5uss ct ..,...s...s..., AOC
100 pieces Of American Print Cal
icoes Just In; -
&c values ......s..... ~
100 dozen soft finish Bleached
Sheets; these are worth AQn
69c. Special .s..... =. ...s. fCC
Drennen's Special-best grade Of
Huck Towels; value no.
$1.39 dozen. Dozen -. OCC
100 fine Crochet Bed OQn
Spreads; value $1.39, at. OCC
IL yards of Imperial English Long
cloth; st. so,, sl'S' bolt CSC
- T. +s.1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-21
This Dren11en Basement Is the
Busiest Spot IN All Birmingham

An exceptionally ooun pickup the part Of our buyer New York
responsible for this extraordinary offer Mill
the seasons best fabrics placed
to
thrifty will
ends and undy items
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-21
Everything
For the Baby

There isn't another such
stock of baby clothes, caps
and fixings in the whole
town as this new third
floor one at Drennen s.
Here you find the dain-
tiest and cutest of trous-
seaus for his majesty
''Tiney Mite and the
cloaks and wraps and
crochet shoes and dresses
for those a little bit older.
Sneaking of Dresses-opportun-
itys knocked at our door and
made ii possible for us to pick
up a splendid line of Infants
and Children's White Dresses at
half price. We picked. They're
exceptionally well made dresses
and as good as they are pretty.
Several distinct grades are in
the lot, ranging from 35c to SO
values.
35c kind .15c
75c kind .29c
$500 kind 81 50
(3d Floor