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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-11
Argument Over War Leads
to Fine in Irvington Court

A street fight over the relative
merits of England and Germany in
the present war caused a fine of S.
to be imposed on John Higgins. of
96 Emmett street. this city, by Re-
corder Henry P. Bedford in the Irv-
ington Police Court last night.
The case of David Shields, of 1877
Cottage street. Irvington. the other
complaint was postponed until Au-
gust a. The men were arrested on
Colt street Saturday night.
On a charge of disregarding the
traffic officers warning and driving
on the wrong side of the street, Ben
jamin Greenfield, of III Prospect
avenue, Irvington, was fined 81.
Two newsboys, who were arrested
for selling extras on the street last
Sunday, were discharged with a
warning by Recorder Bedford.
A charge of disorderly conduct pre-
ferred against Thomas Sparrow, of
81 Rosehill place, by his wife was
referred to the Court of Domestic
Relations.
A young man, giving his name as
Edward King, is being held at the
Irvington police station on suspicion
of being concerned In the recent
theft of SIS from the store of Jacob
Lilien, 1915 Springfield avenue. An
investigation is being made.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-11
Young Men Get Sixty Days
for Creating Disturbance

Two young men were committed to
the penitentiary for sixty days each
by Judge Herr in the Fourth Pre-
cinct Court today for lettering and
committing disturbance near a sa-
loon at Springfield avenue and Fiji
tenth street. They were Joseph A.
Biesler, twenty-three old, of As East
Paramount avenue, and Theodore
Auer, jr., twenty-five years old, of
SIS Pierce street.
Patrolman Heitzenroder, of the
Seventh precinct, said that he
warned the young men to leave the
vicinity of the saloon, where he al
legged they were disorderly last night.
Several hours later one of the men
called the Seventh precinct station
on the telephone and said that he
had been assaulted by policeman
and wished to be taken to the hos
pital. The precinct ambulance was
sent out. Biesler insisted on being
taken to the hospital. He was ar
rested Auer always stuck by his
friends he said, and insisted upon
going with Beisler.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-11
Suspicious Aroused by
Bundle Man Carried, Police
Capture Alleged Thief

Patrolman Walsh and Bolger saw
a man walking through Warren
street early today. struggling under
the weight of a large bundle. Sus-
picious, they followed the man. and
when he saw them coming he drop
ped the bundle and ran away.
The policemen caught the fugitive
after long chase. At the station
house he said he was John Benski
thirty-nine years old, of Harrison.
He was locked up.
Later, Joseph Crawford, a saloon
keeper, of Orange and Burnet
streets, went to the station house and
reported that his place was entered
last night He identified some cloth
ing and several bottles of gin which
were in the package Benski dropped
as having been taken from his sa-
loon.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-11
FAIL TO FIND BODY
] OF DROWNED LAD
Lyall Conan, MontcIair High
School Student, Loses Life
Bathing in Hudson.

The body of Lyall Conan, seventeen
years old. son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward E. Conan, of 81 Montague
place, Montclair, who was drowned
at Green Island, in the Hudson river,
near Troy, N. Y. yesterday after
noon, has not yet been found. The
lad met his death while bathing.
The young man, accompanied by
his mother and younger brother, Les
lie, left Montclair on Sunday to visit
an older brother, Ralph Conan, who
Is in business In Troy. Mr. Conan,
the boys father, was completely
overcome last night when he received
telegram stating that his son had
been drowned, ana was unable, until
this morning, to proceed to Troy,
where he has gone to assist in find
ing the body
Mr.. Conan said today that he can
not realize that his boy is dead He
has hopes that some boat has picked
MIN up. The boy was a pupil at the
Montclair High School and was popu-
lar among his companions. He was
grandson of the late John Conan,
who was poormaster of Montclair for
more than quarter of a century.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-11
Second Precinct Police
Investigating Small
q Robberies in Forest Hill

-Four small robberies were reported
TO the police of the Second Precinct
today. Two of the robberies were
committed in Montclair avenue resi-
dences willie families were away.
Clothes \ ed at $50 were stolen
from the home of Leo Schwartz, of
IS Montclair avenue, and a rug val
ued at $50 was stolen from the home
of Mrs. Thomas Sullivan at SO Mont
clair avenue. In both instances the
thief gained entrance by means of q
key.
Thomas Dempsey reported that $40
was stolen from his saloon at Mt.
Pleasant avenue and Clay street by
a thief who gained entrance through
a side window last night. The con-
fectionery store of Stephen Ardyris at
SGT Broad street was entered by
means of key last night, and 1919
was stolen.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-11
Laying Husbands Death to
Accident, Sues for $4,000

Claiming that injuries sustained by
her husband in a trolley accident
proved fatal. Mrs. Andrew Madden,
of 800 South Orange avenue, has
started suit against the Public Ser
vice Railway Company for $4,000
damages. Andrew Madden was hurt
on May 20 last, when he attempted
to board car at Springfield avenue
and Shipman street.
The complaint states that the car
started when Madden had one foot
on the runningboard and he was
thrown heavily to the ground. 1t is
asserted that death resulted from
these injuries. The widow IL repre-
scented by Helm g. Ready.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-11
CHILD CATAPULTED INTO STONY BROOK
IN RUNAWAY, ESCAPES WITHOUT SCRATCH

In a runaway accident in Belleville
last night Bernard Mcguire, four
years old, son Of MI and Mrs Ber-
nard Mcguire Of Dow street, that
town, was catapulted from a carriage
over a stone wall into the Second
river. The stream, while shallow, is
filled with boulders, but the little fell
low escaped without a bruise>
The child was seated in a carriage
belonging TO his father in front of
their home, when the horse became
frightened and ran down Dow street.
The boys father was standing in the
rear of the wagon at the time, He
started in pursuit of the horse, but
was soon outdistanced,
People along the street held their
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-11

breath as the child was rolled from
side to side in the carriage. There is
a steep hill as Dow street approaches
Mill street and the horse was unable
to make the turn, It continued across
the street and jumped over the four
foot stone wall on the bank of the
Second river,
The carriage struck the wall and
the child was sent flying through the
air into the middle of the stream
The river is about foot deep at that
point and the lad just missed land
ing on boulder He was stunned
for second and lay in the water.
Michael Finn. Of Dow street, carried
him out.
The wagon was wrecked and the
horse was cut.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-11
BaiIed on Wife's Charge

Edward Van Houten, so years old,
of 729 South Fourteenth street, was
arraigned before Judge Herr in the
Fourth Precinct Court today and held
in $1,000 bail for the Grand Jury
on a charge of assault and battery
and threatening preferred by his
wife. Mrs. Van Houten alleges that
her husband assaulted her at their
home last night and that he threat
ened her with revolver. Van Hou-
ten was arrested last night by Pa
trolman Hopkins, of the Seventh Pre-
ninct
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-11
Hotel Manager Charged
With Fraud in Buying

George B. Selover, manager of the
Continental Hotel, was summoned to
the First Precinct Court today to face
a charge of altering the books of the
hotel. Victor Cook. proprietor of the
hotel, in his complaint against Selov-
er. swore than since last May the de-
fen6ant has stolen sums of money
totaling 1854 His method, he de-
clared, was to alter prices of articles
bought for the culinary department
Selover denied the charge. He de-
Iolared the complaint was the result
lof spite work on the part of Cook and
3others in charge of the hotel. Their
,bject was, he said, to get him out
IL his position. Judge Hahn fixed
all in the sum of $1,000 for his ap-
earance in the First Precinct Court
xf Thursday.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-11
Progressive Roosevelt"
Candidates Enter Field
from the Fifth Ward

Progressive Roosevelt" is the des-
ignation taken by three aspirants for
office in the Fifth Ward. The petit
ton bearing the above designation
was filed with City Clerk Archibald
today, The petitioners are Andrew
G. Martin, lis Prospect street, for
alderman; Emile j. Pucciarrello, 143
Jefferson street, justice of the peace.
and Frederick Hurden, IS Ferguson
street, constable.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-11
CITY ADVERTISEMENTS

Of the City OF Newark. approved March 2sth,
1881 and other public laws of the State OF
New Jersey. to order and cause the widen
FERRY STREET
at the northeast corner OF Chambers street
by the addition OF a triangular strip ex-
tending Fl. % feet along the easteriy side OF
Chambers street and 1888 feet along the
northerly side of Ferry street. both dis
tances being measured from the intersection
OF the easterly line Of Chambers street with
the northeriy line OF Ferry street: the third
side OF the triangular strip being 20 feet
long, all OF which Is shown a map on
file IN the office of the Chief Engineer.
known as No. 1880.
such persons a. may object thereto ars
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-11
German Officers, Captured,
Say They TASTED Three Days

LONDON, Aug. ia dispatch to
the Times from Charleroi. Belgium.
describes the fighting Of the Ger
mans as altogether lacking in spirit.
Even the officers are suffering from
hunger, according to the correspond
ent, who adds that two German off,
GERS of high rank, captured on the
French frontier, said they had had
nothing to eat for three days.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-11
CITY ADVERTISEMENTS

sixth day Of August 1914, and approved
by the Mayor Of the City OF Newark on the
seventh aay Of August 1914.
Public notice Is hereby given that u IS
the Intention OF the Board Of Street and
Water Commissioners Of the City Of New
ark under and by virtue Of provisions OF the
act entitled An Act to Revise and Amend
the Charter Of the City Of Newark ap-
proved March 18th 1857, and the supple
ments thereto. and the act creating the
Board OF Street and Water Commissioners
1881 and other public laws OF the State Of
New Jersey, to order and cause the con-
structfon OF twelve fI2) inch pipe sewers in
CRAWFORD PLACE,
between washington street and Springfield
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-11
COOPER COMPANY;
CITY ADVERTISEMENTS.

avenue. These sewers to be constructs e
with house connections to the curb lines a
accordance with the provisions OF chaptsr
I01 OF the STATE laws OF 1896 ~
Together with all the appurtenances NED.
essary to complete the same
such persons as may object thereto RfE
requested 70 present their objections Ia
writing 10 the clerk or said board. at tn
ofElee II the Board OF Street and NateE
Commissioners City kali. Newark. on -
before the expiration Of six days from da4e
of this nofice.
nv direction Of the Board OF Street ana
Water Commits sionars Of the Guy n Newark.
NJ n. SaERHEHk94 Is
CHIEF UnEi1<aar,
Newark y. .. August sth. aaii. aass i
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-11
CITY ADVERTISEMENTS

requested to present their objections In
writing to the clerk OF said board. at the
office OF the Board OF Street and Water
Commissioners, City Hall. Newark. on or
before the expiration of six days from date
OF this notice
BY direction OF the Board of Street and
Water Commissioners Of the City Of Newark.
M. r. sHERRERD,
Chief Engineer.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-11
Arions to Attend Opera

The Arion Singing Society will at
tend the performance of Victor Her
berts opera, THE Fortune Teller"
IA Olympic Park, in body tonight,
about $50 members being expected
After the opera the singers will have
4 banquet and festival Of song in the
park restaurant
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-11
Thieves Enter Haberdashery;
Leave Contents Undisturbed

Michael Morgan, haberdasher. Of
272 Market street, reported to the po-
lice today that the front door of his
store had been broken open sometime
during the night. An inventory
taken later showed that nothing had
been taken. he said.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-11
CITY ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE OF INTENTION.
BOARD OF STREET AND WATER COM


Pursuant to a resolution adopted b. tho
Board OF Street and Water Commissioners of
the City OF Newark. at a meeting neld the
sixth day Of August 1914, and approved
bv the Mayor OF the City OF Newark on the
seventh day OF August. 1914:
Public notice is hereby given that II is
the intention OF the Board OF Street and
Water Commissioners Of the City of New
ark under and by virtue OF provisions of the
act entitled AN Act to Revise and Amend
the Charter of the City OF Newark" APP
proved March 1Ith 1857, and the supple
fnents thereto, and the act creating the
Board Of Street and Water Commissioners
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-11

NOTICE OF INTENTION
BOARD OF STREET AND WATER COM
MISSTONERS.
Pursuant to resolution adopted by the
Board Of Street and Water Commissioners Of
the City OF Newark. at = meeting held the
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-11

A really excellent dinner set,
complete for u persons. Set
includes meat dishes, soup
tureen, etc. Neat decoration
with gold spray design.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-02
TO CONTEST Esprit WILL"

Relatives of Mrs. Sarah Doane, the
wealthy Hinsdale woman who died
Tuesday night are preparing to, con-
test the spirit will'' in which she left
100000 to her brother-in-law, DR.. ].
w. Pritchard.
Pritchard filed the will early yes
terday morning. Mrs. Doane is sup
posed to have made the will on the
advice of her spirit friends.
Mrs. James McGregor and Miss
Lizzie Roland, two of the woman's
relatives, assert that DR.. Pritchard
played upon her belief in spi1itualism.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-02
MAYOR REFUSES TO SEE PARTY
ON SCHOOL BOARD. DEAL

A committee of five representing
the American Public School Fedora
ton tried to see Mayor Harrison yes
terday to present petitions for an ap-
pointment on the school board.
They reported that Sec'y Fftzmor-
ris told them no appointment could
be made with the mayor for that
purposes.
H. H. Hardinge was chairman of
the committee and the other mem
beers were Mr.. Bigelow, B. Bornquist,
C. F. Hunt and Mrs. c. F. Hunt.
The petition asked for the appoint
ment of Mrs. Charlotte G. Rhodus,
Chas. R. Young or R. Keene Ryan
to membership on the school board,
and it is said by the committee that
there are $4,000 signatures on the
petition.
The organizations that are repre-
scented in the American Public School
Federation which is back of this
move are given by the committee as
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-02

that caught the retreating fighter
flush on the jaw. !
As a man stricken Corbett dropped
backward, fell in a sitting position,
rolled over onto his side, and lay,
helpless, quivering, while over him
Jeffries sulIenIy stood, gIaring as his
expression of vicious anger slowly
turned to surprise.
The crowd was maelstrom OF
noise thousands of screaming men
stood on the chairs for an IN
slant silence feIl-a silence of stun
ned surprise.
In ALI that great amphitheater not
a sound arose save the voice OF Char
lie White counting.
Jeffries turned toward his corner
a smile slowly broke over his battered
face, and as he smiled the crowd
awoke and cheered him. They lifted
corbett-and as they lifted him an.
other cheer broke-grsater than the
first. ..-.,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-02

follows: Scandal Academy, Masonic.
orders representing eight lodges;
Chicago Federated Churches. indie
pendent Religious Societies, Bohe-
milan Svernorst, the Loyal Orange
men, Guardians of Liberty, American
Federation of Patriotic Voters, Or
ganization of Methodist Ministers,
Organization of Congregationalist
Ministers, Woman's Party of Cook
County, Young Peoples Civic
League, United Bro h h o d
Churches, representatives from
churches of five different creeds.
1t is claimed these organizations
represent membership of 100000
people.
G. F. Hunt, a member of the COM
mittee, said today that the organiza-
ton did not care what church a man
belonged to, but they wanted repre-
sentation on the board of an organ
lied movement to keep church and
state separated and to see that no
sectarian influence crept into the
management of the public schools.
He said the understanding of the
committee was that the four women
members of the present school board
were members of the Catholic
church, and that a strong Catholic
faction had grown up in the man
agement of the public schools.
A meeting of the federation will be
held at the LaSalle Hotel next Mon
day night, at which the matter of the
refusal of Mayor Harrison to see the
committee will be reported.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-02

(The second "Tensest Minute
Sports" will appear tomorrow.)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-08
TINY EMBLEM STOLEN
FROM LEE IS RE TURNED
Confederate Flag, Boricred With
Grape. Is Sent To Governor
Stuart
WOULD BURY ALL ANnloslTY
John l.. .Iohnson Writes That Flag
Was Taken From Arlington by
His Brother, Who Was Later
Killed in Battle.

In Governor Stuart's mail Yesterday
came communication from John L.
Johnson. OF Verona. Essex County. "
L., aud Enclosed with tho letter Was a
small battle Gag Of tho Confodcracy.
four by seven inches In size. Scwcd
10 the flag was tiny hit OF Grape.
Mr. Johnson, who is u practiciuG at
,orney. Offers no suggestion for the
disposal Of the fias by the Governor.
Ills communication reads:
July 4. 1914.
My Dear GOVERNOR iuclosc \ ilag
when was taken ny my brother, an Of
second regiment. New York Nolun-
tocrs. from the Southern's creates;
general. Robert ~. Lees. residence at
Arlington. Va. Apparently ii Is made
by lady. The blue field has eleven
stars. representing the eleven original
seeding states. why the Grape should
Toe upon this nag. | do not know. 1t
WAS there when taken.
My brother, vino took this faG, was
killed the 30th day al July. 1864. My
other brother lost hts right arm at
the siege Of Charleston in 1856: Let
Us unite. now that we are \ Union of
states and uot-a Confcderacy. we can
defy aud vMqUish. If necessary. All
Eastern monarchics. and protect the
Western hemisphere from tyranny ana
oppression. Thc price was great in
the loss Of our brothers. fathers and
relatives. hut the reward wc received
a united Union. is ample compensation
M you answer. address mo at
Verona. Essex County. y. j., A. I have
LAW
- send this on the day Of the date
~ the DECLARATION of Independence
from foreign Tyranny aud oppression
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-08
GRAND JURY WILL INDICT
DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS
About $50 Merchants aud Professional
Wen Arc Negligent, and VIII HIVE
to pny Double CharueS.

Unless settlements are made in the
next few days the grand jury of the
liustinss Court will on July 20 return
indictments against go merchants.
dealers and professional men of every
class in the city of Richmond. who
have failed to settle with the Commits
sioncr OF Revenue for their State license
taxes. The licenses were payable on
May 1, but between 200 and 250 are
still delinquent
Commissioner of Revenue Tresnon
Auditor of Public Accounts. to inforce
the collection law to the 1cttcr. and It's
provisions will be rigidly applied. The
law provides as Il penalty for failure
to pay the license taxes In time "A fine
or imprisonment, or both, subject to the
discretion OF the Commissioner of Rcve-
nue. In addition to these penalties. the
law provides for the doubling OF the
license tax In the case OF all delin-
qucntS.
Under the Instructions or the Auditor
of Public Accounts the city authorities
are left no discretion in the matter OF
remttting the double license tax, and II
will be imposed without exception IN
alt convictions. The accounts will he
turned over to the City Treasurer for
collection.
All dclinqucnts have been repeatedly
notified by the Commissioners OF REEVE
nue., and "a large number have settled
their accounts in the past few days. No
further notice will be served. and those
who are delinquent OIL July 20 will be
indicted. The dclinauents. 1t is stated
include representatives Of practically
every profession and business In Rich
mOnd.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-08
OREGON HERMIT HAD
RICHMOND PICTURES
Authorities Enlist Aid of Postmaster
Thornton I'm Effort To Establish
HIS IHcntItN.

some ono III oregon sent TO Post.
master Hay 7. Thornton II newspaper
clirping containing an account Of tho
death in that state Of :, hermit and
reclusc who lived under tho name Of
Harry III. Wright. Ills body was found
IN the woods near Elliott Creek. In
that state. Search OF his cabin dis
closed pictures of several men and
women; marked 'ttchlct. Photos Rich
mond, Va, and it is thought that there
may he some one in Richmond who
would remember the man. Where he
WAS born. whence he came and who lie
really was. one OF the few who
knew him can say. +. W. Canadian.
manager Of mining company, who
met the hermit some weeks before his
death. stated that Wright remarked
that he feared lie was going blind. and
that he went of into the woods lie
was not seen again until his dead body
was found. lie once said. however
that lac was an old Confederate SOL
dier.
In the cabin of the reclusc were
found copies OF New York newspa-
per, Il good library, and an ample sup
ply Of food. lie maintained himself by
finding gold in the mountain sides and
exchanging ii for the things he needed
IL any one in Richmond has any kuowl-
edge Of him. Mr.. Thornton would be
glad TO hear of it.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-08
CHARGE VIOLATIONS
OF STATE LABOR LAWS
scYcrni Richmoud Firms VIII lie In
Police Court This Morning to
Answer Sfnfr NurrnutS

C0mrIaints arainSl iivr lirms and In
diVidualS doing business In Richmond
charging them with violations OF the
labor laws OF the state. were sworn
10 and warrants obtained by BERNARD
T. Clincdhst. industrial inspector Of
the state department OF Labor ycst.r-
day. Thc warrants were issued 10y JUS
iicc W. j. Grigys.
The accused are: Central Publishing
Company. j36 East BROAD street, en-
plOyius at labor u child under the age
nf twelve years; NJ. Molten. Second and
jackson Streets, dry goods dealer, vio-
hating Iu-hour law: Joseph liodcs 2S2t
q street. violating i0-hour law: :. x NJ
Mosha. 25i3 East Broad Street. violat-
NIX tr-hour law: : Coplan, 10 North
second Street. violating l0-hour law
The Warrants were served yesterday
afternoon. and all viii be given n
hearing III Police Court to-day.