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OF R. M. PEDOY Efforts to Free Convicted Washington, N. J., Banker May Come to Naught. Special lo the Evening Star. WASHINGTON, N. J., July 31.— Through the efforts of his wife and son a pardon will be sought for Rob ert M. Petty. A petition to that end is being circulated in Washington and vicinity to be presented to President Wilson. The petition states that a pardon is asked for because of Mr. Petty's condition of health. It is claimed that he has lost eighty pounds since he began hts term of imprisonment at Trenton. Petty was formerly president of the defunct Washington National Bank. The bank failed In November, ' 1911, and Petty was convicted in April, 1913, for misappropriation of funds. He was sentenced to serve eight years in State prison. He has served about fifteen months. k An effort to obtain a pardon was expected, but the effort was made sooner than anticipated. TJie fact is, > that the affairs of the bank are not yet settled up, there being a suit pending at the present time against the wife of the prisoner. It was not thought that the effort to secure a pardon would be made at least until the affairs had been settled In court. There Is a decidedly divided opin ion as to whether or not Petty should be pardoned. Many have signed the petition out of sympathy. and many have refused. There are scores of depositors who have suffered equally with him physically and mentally, and much more than he financially. The point stands out so strongly that one man has suggested the ne cessity of starting out with a counter », Petition. That sympathy la not general for Petty is because of the disposition shown since the bank failure. There has been no contrition manifested ^ and no effort made at restitution in ■ whole or In part. In this particular w'i the case Is radically different from 5^ that of Cashier Beavers, of the High Bridge Bank, who turned over all ho owned as a matter of restitution. In the case of the High Bridge Bank wealthy men made up the deficit. In the case of the Washington failure the total loss came upon the stock holders, most of them people in mod erate circumstances. Even the de positors were called upon to sacrifice 40 per cent, of their savings. Reputed Son of Banker and His Bride Arrested . r - Special to the Evening Star. ATLANTIC CITY, July 31.—The authorities here expect a stubborn legal resistance In their efforts for the return to this city of Ralph E. Lake, thlrty-flve, reported to be the son of l a New York banker, and his bride of I a. few days, held In Philadelphia on K charges preferred by Boardwalk mer T chants, who claim to have got bogus \ chacks from Lake. The woman is l held on ^ false pretense charge. V They escaped when conductor . I Moody, In charge of the train on l 4 which they were ridjng to Philadel L Rphia, compelled Dtective Farley to A (Wet off because he could not pay his 1 V»r« ^k The Lakes were orrested In a Ffiila ■ Vlpb',. hotel. Lake refused to dress, HPdtlt when the detectives started tak rt lng him out In the rain with only o sheet - for covering he consented to dress and go with them. Record Apple Crop Is Promised by Observers Special to the Evening Star, TRENTON, July 31.—A bumper apple crop, exceeding by nearly twen ty per cent, the average crop' of the last ten yearB, Is promised by agricul tural observers In New Jersey this year. This at least is the Indication contained in a bulletin received from the United States Department of . Agriculture by Secretary Franklin Dye, of the State Board of Agricul ture. The report Indicates conditions on July 1, and does not take into con sideration damage that may have been dono to orchards by storms or other causes during the present month. , The estimate of the Department of Agriculture is that this year New Jersey will have about elghty-one per cent; of a full apple crop. The aver age yield in the last ten years has been only sixty-four per cent, of a full crop. • Summit and Fanwood Make Returns on Tax Valuations Special to the Evening Stnr. ELIZABETH, July 31.—Two more Union County municipalities yester day made returns to the County Tax Board. The borough of Fan wood reported valuations of $244,585 on land, $311,700 on improvements and $89,000 on personal property, making a total valuation of $625,785 subject to taxation. The three taxing districts in Sum mit reported a total of $120,068 in tax i able ratable®, divided as follows: (r First District—Realty, $10,671.75; ^ improvements, $16,833; personal, ■ $914.60. Total, $27,418.26. Second Dis W trict—Realty, $23,337; improvements, f $29,403; personal, $6,302. Total, $58,402. I Third District—Realty, $18,361.70; lm P provements. $16,080; personal, $2,167. Total, $34,608.70. Widow of Suicide Makes Attempt to Kill Self Special to the Evening Star. JERSEY CITY, July 31.—In an at tempt to end her life yester day in her home at 642 Jer ’'"sey avenue, Mrs. Sadie Veitin trer. 47 years old, widow of the !ohn Veitinger, who committed 3 some years ago, Went into am, turned on the gas and when is found several mpments later nconscious on the floor. She was d to St. Francis’s Hospital, it was said she would probably ir. She is a prisoner there >d with attempted suicide. The Pted suicide, the police believe, to worry. Man May Lose Leg i to the Evening Star. [ZABETH, July 31.—Thomas t, thirty-one years old, of 77 leth avenue, was taken to the m Brothers’ Hospital yes r with his leg eo badly crushed mputation will be necessary, bucket of a hoisting machine i him while he was at work on brwegian schooner Anna, now : ChanceHsr dock. Dog Bites Owner t to the Eveulog Star. ZABETH, July 31.—While en hls home, 130 Port avenue, to James Montgomery, seventeen old, was bitten on the leg by it dog. The animal refused to e Its hold until beaten off by il passersby, wound was cauterized. Mont •y will be confined to bis homo verul days, ... “SALT” SALTS IN JAIL WHEN THEY TRY TO “SALT” SHORT CHANGE MONEY Special te the Evening Star. CAMDEN, July 31.—Messrs. Thomas Salt, alias Rock Salt, and John Salt, sometime known as the Old Salt, came to grief in Camden today when they attempted to salt away a few dollars belonging to a Camden grocer —at the grocer’s sole expense. The police say that the two Salts are probably much wanted persons in several cities, especially In Phila delphia and Camden, where they are believed to have practised a clever swindle for some time past. The Salts telephoned to the man ager of a grocery store at Fifth and Berkley streets, Camden, this morn ing and ordered sundry groceries and supplies to the value of $2.67. The Salt on the telephone said that ho was Rev. E. Roy Simons, pastor of & Camden church, and asked that the groceries be delivered to 426 Benson street. Mr. Salt also asked the man ager to send along change for a $20 bill. "It’s the smallest I have," he murmured apologetically. Earl Griffith, who works in the grocery store, was delegated to de liver the order. As he neared the ad dress given he noticed a grave-faced gentleman, garbed In the sombre black of the clergy, sitting on the step. The boy thought that this was Rev. Simons, but—you’ve all guessed it already—it was none other than John Salt, known, as we said before, as the Old Salt. The Old Salt accepted the groceriea gravely, handed the messenger an en velope which he said contained a $20 bill and accepted the change for the $20. “And be careful, lad," he cau tioned young Griffith, "that you do not lose it. I hope that you are an honest little boy. Be not led into temptation, my son, for a terrible punishment awaits those who fall by the wayside." Young Griffith was much impressed. He remembered several little fibs that he hid told—just as you will when the minister talks to you—and start ed back to the grocery store filled with good resolutions. Griffith rode a bicycle. As be neared the corner of the street he chanced to look around an& there was that clsrgy raan rushing up the street, his frock coattails flying In the wind and his hat cocked over one ear. The boy became suspicious. He could not remember ever having seen a clergyman act this way before. He opened the envelope and found that it contained a neat piece of news paper. He turned and followed the Old Salt and saw him enter a saloon. Now young Griffith had known sev eral clergymen and he knew that they did not race helter skelter down streets and dash madly into saloons. He peeped under the door of this par ticular saloon and saw the erstwhile minister downing a huge glass of beer and chatting merrily with another gentleman. The other, of course, was Thomas, or Rock Salt. Griffith Jumped aboard his wheel and started out to find a policeman. After a search he located one and the policeman listened to the story of the Salts. The policeman halted a passing automobile and he and Griffith were driven to a saloon. The two Salts had Just gone, the barten der said, walking in the direction of ♦ he ferries. The auto sped away to the ferries and, just as they were about to board a boat, the Salts were arrested. In their possession was found the change for the $20 and a book that contained the name and telephone numbers of many grocers in Camden and Philadelphia. They were held under $800 ball for court by Recorder Stackhouse. “Little Mexico” Sobriquet Bestowed on Monmouth Special to the Evening star. AHBURY PARK, July *1—Recent visitors here have dubbed Monmouth County "Little Mexico.” owing to the presence here of sixty members of the Madero family—brothers, sisters, cousins and other relatives of the martyred president of the southern republic. Immediate members of the Madero family havo been in the colony for several months, having fled to the United States soon after the slaying of their family head. Forty new refu gees arrived recently. Arm Fractured in Dive Special to the Evening Star. ELIZABETH, July 31.—While swim ming in Staten Island Sound, off the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad bridge, yesterday George Hennessy, fourteen years old, of Staten Island, fractured his arm in diving. He was taken home in an automobile. The boy swam across the sound to bathe with Elizabeth friends. Leaky Roof Threatens to Destroy Seized Fireworks Special te the Evening Stnr, ELIZABETH, July 31.—Sberlft Will iam Wright has nearly five hundred dollars’ worth of firework* on his hands and does not. know what dispo sition to make of them—. The pyro technic* are stored in a barn, the roof of which yesterday sprung a leak. Friends, however, took up a collection to repair the leak In hopes that the fireworks can be used during the campaign. The sheriff seized the rockets and colored Are In the execution of an at tachment on the goods and chattels of Johnson V. Van Dorsen, of New Providence. Probe Robbery Attempt Special te the Evening Star. ALLENHTJRST, July 31.—Local po lice have started an investigation of an alleged attempt at a daylight rob bery in the summer home of William Bedell, owner of stores In Newark and New York, at Allen and Norwood avenues here. .. ' " " i—.'—'e Make Jersey City Alms Head Position Open to All Hudson Co. Residents JERSEY CITY, July 31.—A civil service examination open to candi dates from Hudson County for the appointment of the superintendent of the poor of Jersey City was resolved upon by the Jersey City Commission at the end of their six hours’ session today. Miss Anita Grish, an ex perienced worker among the poor, has held the Job for seven months by Mayor Fagan s appointment. Yes terday’s resolution is thought to give her a practical walkover for reap pointment. A civil service examina tion open only to residents of Jersey City, was held a few weeks ago at which John J. Mulvaney, a lawyer and former county counsel, was the only successful entrant. His per centage was 73. Miss Grish was shut out from this examination by the fact that she lives with her parent* in Hoboken. Clothes Stolen, Young Women Appear in Court Room in Bathing Suits Special to the Evening Star. • ATLANTIC CITY, July 31.—Three pretty visitors, whose names the po lice refuse to tell, appeared In bath ing suits in police court yesterday to press charges of larceny against Clara Sbuterraan. According to the testimony the prisoner had so de pleted the wardrobes of the three that the beoch attire was all they had to wear when summoned at wit nesses. The Shuterman girl pleaded guilty and was held for the grand Jury. Negro Shot and Killed in Fight at Atlantic City Special to the Evening Star. ATLANTIC CITY. July 31.—Levi Taylor, a negro, wag shot and killed last night during a light with Benja min Commander, also colored. The murderer escaped, but was later cap tured at Pleasantvllle. Taylor several months ago de clared he had inherited the entire for tune of Mrs. Susan Rider, a wealthy widow of this city, whose coachman he had once been. The story was proven false, as Mrs. Rider was alive, and Taylor’s mythical fortune of $250,000 proved but a dream. Mrs. Rider declared that she would take care of the remains. Newton Curfew Law in Effect Saturday Special la the Evening Star. NEWTON, July 31.—The curfew or dinance recently passed by the town committee will go Into effect on Sat urday night. All children under six teen years old must be off the streets at 9:15 o’clock unless accompanied by' parent or guardian. The Are alarm whlatle will blow one long warning blast at 9 o'clock. fThe \ f Cheerful! Smile ] the feeling of con- I tentment—the joy I of living—the I broad-minded view 1 —are the natural " results of the wise ¥ habit of drinking a right good brew. Enjoy your meal and take a wholesome draught of BALLANTINE’S EXPORT BEER It will assist appetite and diges tion, will beget a rational frame of mind, an ability to be up and * doing, and strength to counter act the dispiriting effects of . much unpleasant weather. Order a case of Ballan tine’s Export Beer from your grocer or dealer, or tele phcfhe the brewery direct, 1751 Market. You will find our delivery service prompt. Ballantine’s Breweries | Newark, N. J. I __ Will Place 250,000 Brook and Rainbow Trout in New Jer sey Waters. Special to the Evening Star. TRENTON, July 31.—Within the next few weeks the State Board of Fish and Game Commissioners will stock the streams of the State with 250,000 brook trout and rainbow trout. These trout are now in pools at the State hatchery, where they have been raised to an average size of from six to fifteen inches. f Because the fish are so large, the distribution will extend over a period of three months. As It Is impossible to place many of the fish in a single can, the delivery will take some time. The deliveries will be made In the State’s auto truck. President Napier has just received word from United States Fish Com missioner H. M. Smith that the fed eral bureau is continuing its efforts to increase the supply of lobster along the New Jersey coast. A few days ago 100 male and 100 femala lobsters were forwarded from the federal station at Bootbbay Harbor, Maine, and have been planted In the vicinity of the Jetties at Cape Ma • Commissioner Smith advises Presi dent Napier tht it is the bureau's In tention to continue making annual shipments of lobsters for deposit off Cape May until some tangible result* are obtained. Injured Twin Sisters in Hospital Cause ol Trouble to Medical Staff Special to the Evening Star. NEW BRUNSWICK, July 31.— Helen and Margaret Brady, twins aDd eighteen years old. had nurses and physician^ In St. Mary's Hospital baf fled last night. The girls were in jured In a runaway accident yester day, one of them getting two broken ribs and the other a broken leg. They look exactly alike and insist upon occupying cots placed side by side in the hospital. Nurses and sur geons working over them kept mis taking one for the other unti\ In des peration, one of the surgeons pulled Helen'B bed out of alignment with the others in the ward. Then he forgot whether it was Margaret's or Helen's bed he had moved. Several times nurses found them selves ministering to the one with fne broken leg, when it should have been the one with the injured ribs. The nurses plan today to place placards on the beds, one bearing the word •'leg" and the other “ribs.'' Hoboken Longshoreman Loses $2,500 by Means of “Wire Tapping” Game gpeelal Is the Evening Star. NEW YORK, July 81.—Joseph Carey, a Hoboken longshoreman, told Magistrate House in Centre Street Court yesterday how $2,500, his sav ings for fourteen years, had gone to wiretappers, when he appeared as complainant against James E. Mar tin, of 316 Hudson street, and William Marshall, of- 874 Southern boulevard. The prisoners were held in $10,000 ball each for examination According to Carey, he struck up a friendship with Martin, who called himself James Llddy, and told him htfw fabulous sums could be made on 'the races. Carey believed the story and was Introduced to other men, who talked of fortunes they had mkde. Carey wae allowed to win when placing small bets. Once he had $1 000 In real cash In his hands, but gave It back. Another time he handled $25,000, of which $15,000 was in checks. On another occasion the longshoreman's supposed friends showed him $121,000 In checks. Then, as a great favor, they per mitted him to put up hie $2,500. He lost It and reported the swindle to the police. The arrest of Martin and Marshall followed. Civil Service Board Announces Examinations special to tha Evening Star. TRENTON, July 31.—The Civil Ser vice Commission today announced these tdditlonal examinations: Friday. August 21—Assistant super intendent and chemist Trenton filtra tion plant, *1,800 per annum; open to residents of the State. Friday, September 4—Mechanic and meter getter, water department. East Orange. *75 to *100 per month; open to residents of the State. Monday, September 14—Bacteriolo gist Trenton filtration plant *1,2*0 ■per annum; open to residents of the State. Monday, September 28—Gardener for service In Hudson county, *3 per diem. Monday. October 5—Veterinary sur geon, Hudson county, salary *420 per ; annum; open to residents of Hudson county. Monday, October 19—Jail and peni tentiary guards, medical and physical examination; open to residents of Hudson county. Written test November 8. Farmhand “Croesus” Buys Drinks With $100 Bill Special te the Even lag Star. PATERSON, July 31.—Edwin Fl» gfbbons. a farmhand employed by Milton Boyd, a New York broker, on hie farm at Ridgewood, entered the saloon of William Mesta, 84 Market street, yesterday, and laying a gold watch, a diamond ring and a *100 bill on the bar, said he would like to pur chase the place. When Informed It was not for sale, he commenced buy ing drinks with *50 and *100 bills. The bartender Informed the police and De tectives Close and Elvin . arrested Fits gibbons. At the police station he missed *300, having only *1.700 of the *2,000 in his pocket when he entered the sa loon. Fitzgibbons had a fight with a farmhand several day* ago and was discharged. He drew his money from the bank and decided to purchase a saloon. Mr. Boyd was informed, and he decided to take him back and ap point a guardian. Jersey City Firemen Given Unique Sentence Special ta the Evening Star. JKRSEY CITY, July *1—'The Board of Commissioners yesterday Imposed a novel and severe sentence upon Fireman John J. Cummings, who pleaded guilty to having been drunk at his engine house while on duty a few nights ago. Cummings has a wife and three children. Director of Public Safety Frank Hague recommended that instead of sentencing Cummings to a loss of pav for his offense or dismissing him. which would penalise his family, the commissioners deny him his vacation and ail furlough days for a year and compel him for twelve months, except when absent for his meals, to live in the engine house. The commissioners approved th(s recommendation, _■___ =| New Jersey’s Greatest Store Store Opens Daily at 9 A. M. Saturdays Included HAHNEs/o. X X NEWARK This Store Closes Saturdays at 1 P. M. Other Days at 5:30 P. M. Saturday Morning Specials On Sale 9 to 1 Only Double Surety Coupons With All Purchases Saturday Clearance of Men’s Shirts i Madras Shirts Percale Shirts Silk Mixed Shirts Corded Madras Shirts Soisette Shirts Pongee Shirts Take Your Pick at 68c Worth from $1 to $1.50 ---MAIN MAJOR Men’s 56c “Onyx” Socks at 27c Silk and lisle socks in the most wanted colors. 50c values, tomorrow, for 27c. Also Men’s 25c Socks, in black and colors, at 15c. -MAIN MAJOR Men’s $5 Serge Trousers at $2.68 ——- ■ .—• Fine white serge Trousers, with neat black stripes—very popular for seashore or outing wear. Regular $5.00 values, here tomorrow at $2.98. _SECOND MAJOR .— - . $2.25 Bats Tomorrow for 25c Hemp and Milan Straw Hats, in shapes that are being worn at present by the smart est dressers. Hats worth up to $2.25, while they last, at 25c. Flower Trimmings, worth up to 75c, now 9c. Flower Trimmings, worth up to $2.25, now 25c. , _SECOND MAJOR ■■■ ■ Boys’ 56c Tronsers for 36c Made of good, strong khaki, in tan only; sizes 5, 6, 7 and 8 years. Just the kind for the boy to wear during the vacation season. _SECOND FLOOR ■ — ■ Women’s $1 Union Saits for 75c Women’s Swiss Ribbed Lisle Union Suits, low neck and sleeveless style, lace trimmed and cuff knee. Regular $1 values at 75c, or 3 for $2.00. _MAIN FLOOR Women’s $7.50 Dresses at $2.98 Not an undesirable dress in the entire collection. Fine voiles and crepes in choice colors—many new "Styles. Dresses worth up to $7.50, special at $2.98. _SECOND FLOOR ■ ■ ■ ■■ ■■ Misses’ $19.98 Dresses at $5.00 Only one or two of a kind, and in broken sizes only. Made of voiles and lingerie— some embroidered. Dresses worth as high as $19.98, special at $5.00. . SECOND FLOOR $1.00 Corsets Tomorrow for 69c Of fine batiste and net in these makes: C. B., R. & G., Warner Rust-Proof, W. B., P. N. and Thomson Glove-Fitting. The new est models are included. - „ SECOND FLOOR Women’s Silk Gloves for 39c In the 16-button style, with double tipped fingers—the well-known “Wear-Right” make. To be had in white and black. Very special, tomorrow, 39c. ..3SAIK FLOOR Misses’ and Children’s Sorosis Shoes In i Clearance Sale First quality Sorosis Shoes from our reg ular stocks. Every pair perfect and this sea son’s make, including vici kid, patent leather, black and brown suede oxford ties, gunmetal and tan ankle-strap pumps. $3.00 Shoes Reduced to.$2.00 $2.50 Shoes Reduced to.$1.65 $2.00 Shoes Reduced to.$1.35 ■. SECOND FLOOR——— Final Qlean-Up of Mens j Straw Hats—Choice of' the House. Panamas ( 0 7 v Only Are Excepted, at) -WAIN F I/O OR-— Women’s 50c Stockings at 35c In white only, and made of gauze lisle or fine cotton. Reinforced soles, heels and toes. Regular 50c values at 35c pair, or 6 pairs for $2«00. ...... -MAIN FLOOR. - $1.50 Black Foulard Silk at 99c A perfect black silk, 44 inches wide, shower-proof and will shed the dust. Very desirable for summer dresses. Regular $1.50 quality, tomorrow-at 99c. ——RAIN FLOOR .. I5c to 29c Ribbons for 9c Yard p^——■—p^ Odds and ends of Ribbons and Belting, including taffeta and Ottoman—widths rang ing from 1*4 to 5 inches. Regular 15c to 29c values, special at 9c. -MAIN FLOOR . $1,29 House Dresses at 59c Made of lawn, low-neck models, three quarter length sleeves, full skirts; in fancy patterni and all sizes. Usually sold for $1.29, tomorrow at 59c. -SECOND FLOOR $1.29 Voile Blonses at 55c Low-neck models, with or without mediri collar effect, and three-quarter length sleeves. Trimmed with embroidery and lace inserts,. Usually $1.29, now 55c. . SECOND FLOOR 39c White Rice Flake Voile at 19c 36 inches wide, firm weave, and in pure white only. A fabric that is fine for dresses and waists, and will launder perfectly. Ex ceptional value at 19c. ■ - .-MAIN FLOOR Children’s 50c Tnb Dresses. 39c Of ginghams and percale, excellent color ings, good washable patterns, six distinct models, round neck and three-quarter length sleeves. Sizes 2 to 6 years. Regularly 50c, special at 39c. Children's 98c Presses at 59c For .2 to 6 year olds, of gingham, percale and madras. A most attractive lot, finely made and most attractively trimmed. Regu larly priced 98c, special at 59c. SECOND FLOOR $1.50 White Sateen Petticoats, $1.99 Women’s white petticoats, of excellent quality sateen, with accordion plaited ruffles; decidedly stylish and much wanted for the new gowns, and non-transparent. Regularly priced 1.50, special at $1.00. SECOND FLOOR ■ ■ - Sale of Hawkeye Camera Films All film* sold in this sale and at all other times are guaranteed for one year. We re ceive fresh shipments most every day from the Kodak City. Note these prices: 20c Films, for No. 2 Brownie, at.. -15c 25c Films, for No. 2A Brownie, at. .20c 35c Films, for No. 3 Brownie, at.. .28c 40c Films, for No. 3A Brownie, at. .32c $20 Cameras, at.$15 Eastman 3A Folding Hawkeye Cameras, with kodak ball-bearing shutter. Makes pic tures postcard size. $13.50 Cameras, at.$11 No. 1A Folding Hawkeye, the popular 2/2x 4Z2 size. Has full lens and shutters. All Films brought to as on Monday will be developed free. ——SECOND FLOOR -— ————————W—M— ■■ ■ ^ 150 Wizard Mops at 39c Each 5flc Round Wizard Mops, like the illustration, at 39c. Only 150 sold at this price. 1,000 Pieces Assorted Decorated Plates, all sizes, values to 19c, very special, each, 5c. 49c Souvenir Plaques of Newark, in dark blue, each, 25c. $1.75 Brass Smokers’ Stands, special, at 69c. Every' Governor and Po cono Refrigerator in stock is now marked 20 per cent, less than regular. The reductions are genuine. V All Oil Heaters in stock worth up to $3.98 will he offered tomorrow at $1.00 each. Come early! hBASBNEKTwi We Give and Redeem Surety Coupons f= . . . ■ 1