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The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-17
SEEKS TO HAVE
EXECUTOR
REMOVED
MOntcIair WOman'S Son AL.
leges No Accounting Has
Been Filed in Estate.

More testimony was heard today in
the Orphans Court before Advisory
Master Charles F. Kocher in the ap-
plication for an order to show cause
why Stephen c. Barnum should not
be removed as trustee Of the estate of
Ann c. Morton, and at it's conclusion
decision was reserved.
AS in the previous application along
the same line, the general contention
was that Barnum had wasted and mis-
applied the funds entrusted to his care.
The removal is sought by Thomas r.
Morton. a son of the testatrix. Barnum
is son-in-law and, according to the
statement made by himself at a previ-
Gus hearing, he has done no work for a
living for the last dozen years.
Mrs. Morton died in Montclair. and
her will was probated by the surro-
gate May %, 1901. To Barnum was
delegated the burden of administering
the estate, he having been named as
executor. He filed no accounting, ac-
cording TO the contention of the son
of the testatriX.
John w. Queen, Of Jersey City, ap-
peared for the applicant for removal,
and George Reed, of New York, for
Barnum.
Some Of the Morton property is in
New York city, some in Middle Viii
lage. l.. l.. and others in Glen Ridge.
Argument win be heard January next.
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ROOSEVELT RETURNS
FROM FLEET FAREWELL

WASHINGTON, Dec. n.-With an en-
thusiastic wave of bis high hat and a
hearty aood-by as he was piped over the
side Of the Mayflower. President Roosevelt
ended with every evidence of great satis-
faction his trip of farewell to the Pacific
bound battleship fleet shortly after
o'clock this morning.
The Mayfiower came alongside the Wash
ington navy yard dock at $50 o'clock.
The white House carriage was iu waiting,
as were the conveynnces Of the Secretary
Of the Navy and other officials, who were
the guests of the President on the trip.
No one left the ship until the President
had taken bis seat in his open carriage
with Mrs. Roosevelt, Miss Roosevelt and
Miss Robinson.
The President did not wait for the de-
barkation of the rest of the official party,
but started at once for the White House.
where he arrived at s:45 O'clock. inst be-
fore leaving the deck Of the Mayflower, a
wireless message was placed In the hands
of the President, presumably a last word
from the fleet.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-17
MINE OWNERS
CRY TREASON
AT UNION
ROOseveIt'S Commission
Hears Both Sides in
GOIdfieIdStrike Trouble.

.GOLDFIELD, New, Dec. 1.-THE
Goldfeld Mine Owners Association has
submitted a statement TO the comnis-
sion which President Roosevelt sent to
Goldfeld. declaring that the Western
Federation of Miners is not labor or
ganization, but a combination in re-
straint of trade; that it is in fact a
reasonable organization. The state
ment quotes from the preamble. rho
constitution and the bylaws of the
Western Federation of Miners.
This statement has been officially re-
ceived by the commission and the con-
sideration of it began today, when the
commission went over the Information
obtained by General Funston and Gov
ernor Sparks.
General Funston and Governor Sparks
will leave Goldfeld tomorrow morning.
General Funston to return to San
Francisco and Governor Sparks to his
ranch.
President McKinnon, of the Goldfield
Miners Union, last night was called
before the commission to give his ver-
sion of the present trouble.
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WOULDNOTL LET
UNDERSHERlFF
ARREST HIM
Kicked Mule Because II
Looked at Him and
Pays $40 Fine.

Under sheriff Charles M. Mason fig
ured as a witness in the case of Ed
ward Widman, 80 years old, of 40 Nor
folk street, who was arrested last Sat
urady on the charge of cruelty to a
mule, and whose case was heard in the
Second Precinct Police Court this
morning. Tine man was fined SO and
costs.
According to his story it was all the
mules fault. The under sheriff, who
was the first witness, explained how.
when it was showing Saturday after
noon, he saw Widnlan, whose Ice
wagon was stalled, kicking the mule.
He told him to stop. and later. when
Widman continued to abuse the anil
NAL, tried to place him under arrest.
The ice man refused to go with him,
as he had no badge and only letters to
Identify him as an officer. Mr.. Mason
also said that the driver inquired
whether he would let him go If he
slipped him forty" but Widman de-
MED It, Eventually the under-sheriff
was forced to go to the park house and
get Park Policeman Wilson, who made
the arrest.
Widman's side of the story was that
the shaft of his wagon had broken.
and he and his helper were trying to
wire it together when Mr.. Mason ap-
peared. He asserted that the mule per-
sisted in turning around to look at him
while he worked, and made II impossi-
BILE to complete the job. so he kicked
the animal. Even that did not quiet
its curiosity, so he did It again. He
went with the officer he said, because
he recognized his authority and be-
cause he had a badge
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-17
TILLMAN TAKES
UP LIQUOR
QUESTION
Senator Doubts Right Of
the Government TO
Issue Permits.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-THE SUBJ
ject of prohibition came UP in the Sem
ate today. 1t was raised by Senator
Tillman, who introduced a resolution
instructing the committee on finance
to consider and report whether it is
practicable for the national govern
ment to discontinue the issuance of
permits to retail liquor dealers in
States, counties or municipalities where
local option prevails prohibiting the
sale Of liquors"
Senator Allison suggested that the
government merely collected tax on liz
quor and does not control its sale.
Mr.. Tillman replied that the gov
ernment in collecting the tax, permits
the sale of the liquor and issues a
permit for that purpose. The resolu-
tion was adopted.
Senator Culberson called UP his reso-
luton directing the committee on
finance to investigate the present fnafl-
cial stringency and report some plan
for it's immediate relief
Senator Aldrich, chairman of the
committee on finance, suggested that
the resolution be referred to his COM
mittee, but agreed to have it lie on the
table until Mr.. Culberson should have
an opportunity to speak upon It. Mr..
Culberson said that he would submit
remarks on the measures at some fu-
ture time.
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ENDS HIS LIFE
BECAUSE OF
OVERWORK
Richard Smith, Head CASH
Ter, Commits Suicide Op-
posite Judge Forts Home.

After plugging UP the space under
ard Smith, 55 years old, laid flown on
the bed in his home. 81 Arlington ave-
nue., north, East Orange, opposite the
residence of Governor-elect John
Franklin Fort, and turned on the valve
of a gas-heating steve without light
iHg IT, He was found dead by his sis
ter. with whom he lived when she went
TO his room at o'clock this morning to
summon him to go to business.
Mr. Smith was a bachelor and had
been employed as head cashier in a
dry goods house at AZ Leonard street,
New York city, for many years. Over
work was the cause for his act.
He had been in a sanatorhlm al one
time for his health. Mr., Smiths as
sistant recently collapsed from over
work, and all the strenuous duties then
devoved on the East Orange man.
lie had not been furnished with extra
assistance, lost his appetite and in gen
eral became dissatisfied with every
thing. His health again took bad
turn and the firm he worked for, 1t
is said intended to send him South for
his health.
Last night. Wnen he WefN nome from
business between and 9 o'clock, Mr..
Smith seemed downhearted and par
took of but a small amount of food.
but made no declaration as TO his in
tention to end his life. After bidding
good night he retired to his room on
the third floor of the house
He apparently carefully blocked up
the door with a blanket so that the gas
fumes would not escape, closed all the
windows and then undressed after
placing the gas stove up close to his
bed.
As his sister slept on lower floor she
did not detect the odor Of gas.
This morning the sister, when she
opened the door, was nearly overcome,
but quickly as she could she summoned
DR. william B. Graves, of Main street,
East Orange, who found on his arrival
that Mr.. Smith had expired. DR.. S. A.
Muta, deputy county physician, and
Police Chief James Bell, Of East Or
ange, were then summoned and made
an investigation.
Besides his sister in East Orange Mr..
Smith has a brother and sister who
live in Brooklyn, and they were no.
titled.
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2 MEN PAY
PENALTY IN
DEATHCHAIR
Murdered WOman'S S Husband
Sees ElectrOcutiOns
at Prison.
DIES PLEADING INNOCENCE
Gibson in Letter to Keeper Adj
mits He Killed Camden Far
mer's Wife and Her Servant.
Tells of Other Crimes
He Committed.
DIES PLEADING INNOCENCE
Especial to the Evenlng STAR

TRENTON, Dec. 17.---After a night
of singing and praying and with
prayers on their lips, Charles Gibson
and Stephen Dorsey, negroes, convicted
Of the murder of Mrs. Edward Horner
and Mrs. Victoria ANatoli on farm
near Camden August 20 last, were
electrocuted this morning in the death
house at the New Jersey State prison
here. The executions were conducted
successfully and both men were dead
after the first shock, although they
; were given a second of short duration.
Charles Gibson was the first to go
TO the chair. He walked into the death
chamber accompanied by the Rev.
Jacob c. Dunn, a negro preacher, of
Camden. The condemned man repeated
what his religious adviser said and
seemed calm and collected. He was in
the midst Of a prayer which was
stopped by the first current.
Gibson entered the death chamber at
5;55 ;23; he was strapped in the chair by
5;56:25; received the first contact at
5:56:s0; the current was cut off at 5:57:s3;
the second contact was at 6:0o:30; taken off
CONTINUED on Eleventh Pngeo
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D. 7. CAMPBELL.
EXPIRES IN
HOSPITAL
Head Of Watts-CampbsIli
Co. Dies Of Pneumonia
in MOntcIair.

Daniel 7. Campbell, president Of
the Watts Campbell Company, Of this
city manufacturers of Corllss steanl
engines, died last night at the Noun
tainside Hospital, Montclair, after an
illness of two months, which finally
developed into pneumonia. He lived
at 175 Ridgewood avenue, Glen Ridge.
Mr.. Campbell leaves widow and
four children. George W, Frank f.
Daniel r., jr., and Miss Lizzie A..
Campbell.
The funeral will take place Thursday
evening from his home, 175 Ridgewood
avenue, Glen Ridge.
Mr.. Campbell was born in New York
October 81. 1888. and when boy came
to this city and entered the works
which today bears his name. For over
fifty years he was a resident of this
city, and about six years ago moved
to Glen Ridge, where he had hand
some residence.
During the term Of Mayor Leb-
kuecher. OF this city. the deceased
served on the Board OF Works. He
when the first elective board took
office in 1895.
The partnership of Watts, Campbell
& Co. was formed November /, 1865,
by George and William Watts and Mr..
Campbell In May, 1888, William Watts
died, and few months later his
brother George also died. In Noveni-
Der. 1888. the concern was incorporated
under the name of the Watts-C Camp
bell Company, and Mr.. Campbell was
made president. He continued in that
Office to the time of his death
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Orange Detectives Seek ID
Vain for Slayer Of Rich
Undertaken.
NO COUNCIL REWARD YET
Officials Refer Ordinance to Give
$500 to Commitfee..Friends
OF Dead Man Do Not
Believe in the Myster.
iOus Woman Theory.

Playing battledore and shuttlecock
with the various nrotives and clues
which have developed in the mys-
terious murder OF Frederick r. Romer.
the rich Orange undertaken, at tho
Park Hote. in Orange early last FRI
day morning, the Orange detectives
are apparently no nearer the solution
of the case than they were when they
started, although they have worked
hard, according to their judgment.
The negro, George Williams, who was
discharged from the hotel, where hei
was employed as a beliboy, two weeks
before the murder. and whose descrip-
ton tailed somewhat with that of
Jesse Coe or JEFF Cole. who is wanted
for numbering an indianapolis police-
man on September so. 1906, has noe
yet been located. The Orange detec-
tlves are in Philadelphia after him.
An Orange citizen, James Fitzsirn-
nous, of the valley section OF that
city, in his zeal to aid the police IN
the mystery, last night caused no end
of excitement TO pervade a house i'm
Lakeside avenue, that city, which was
(Continued ON Eighth Pnge.)
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ORBALLY'S S
TRIAL NEXT
MONTH
Postponed Today Until jan
nary 6--COunsel Unpre-
pared 10 Proceed.

Upon application of Frank NJ Nc
Thomas J. CORDIALLY. indicted for Hon-
feasance and malfeasanee, the trial OF
that ofiicial, set down for tomorrow
before Judge Ten EyclS in the Cpuri
OF Quarter Sessions, was postponed to-
day. At the suggestion of Prosecutor
Henry Young the new date fixed was
January 6. Judge Ten Eyck declared,
in concurring in that date, that it was
peremptory. To this Mr.. McDermit
agreed.
The lawyer first said that he would
ask for the adjournment because he
was unprepared, there being no less
than thirty-seven or thirty-eight
counts in the various indictments to
be looked after in connection with the
charges in failing to suppress disorder
ly houses.
II have examined large number of
witnesses so far added the lawyer,
"but the examination is by no means
complete. and am unprepared to go 20
trial tomorrow. The indictments are
recent and important not only to the
defendant, but to the people Besides
this, as the court is aware, I have
many other duties to perform in con-
neetion with this court.
Prosecutor Young replied by saying
that the labor in the preparation of
cases of this kind was very great and
involved the examination Of much evil
dence on the part of the prosecution.
I'VE are about ready indeed ready. to
try the case tomorrow" Mr. Young said,
but I am inclined TO think that to delay
the trial for short time will result in
the presentation Of proof in the case in a
more satisfactory manner to the court.
II he--a no objection to a short post
ponemtnt, but / desire that the case be
set down for very early date. and set
down peremptorily, and that no further
delay be permitted"
He followed this with the suggestion of
the date finally fixed.
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JESS, NOT
MARTIN, TO
BE LEADER
Said That Former Is Ger
tain 10 Win Over
Essex Man.
SPEAKERSHIP TO PRINCE
Thought Governor.elect Sent
Message TO TrentOn.-Say
Newarker May Not Hold
County Delegation.
Clerkship Unsettled.
SPEAKERSHIP TO PRINCE
lspecial to the Evening star. !

TRENTON. Dec. 1T.-Unlike Gov
,ernor's Day Of old, todayis gathering of
the clans in the State House was
marked by the smallest attendance
since the election The smaliness of
the gathering is caused from the fact
that "Uncle" Dory Gibbs. the dean of
the House, has sent out notices for the
meeting of the caucus to be held In
the Assembly chamber next Monday at
noon
While the number of politicians here
is less than on preceding Governors
Days, it was learned beyond any
question Of doubt that William P.
Martin. of Essex. will not be selected
as the leader of the House. The make
up of that body is as good as settled.
The speakership will go to John D.
Prince. OF Passaic, and Frank b. Jess,
of Camden, will be the leader OF the
Republicans.
The matter of the clerkship does not
seem to be so we'll settled. AS matters
stand today the chances of success
favor Upton S. Jefferys, of Camden
County, for the place.
From Essex County came Assemblymer
Martin, Colgate, Hines and Young, to-
gether with County Chairman Dalrymple
When the latter was asked as to the stoi,
| that Martin would not land the leadership
his only comment was, Il have not heard
anything that would indicate that the
situatiou had changed, and firmly believe
that he will be elected
Although Mr. Dalrymple seemed to bt
very certain in his opinion that Martin
would be selected as leader. person high
in administration matters said today:
You can listen to all the stories you
wish about the success OF Martin but IL
you want the correct story you can put Il
down that the Jess followers have more
than enough votes pledged TO elect him
[ leader; besides, there are a great number
of members who are only waiting, not
desiring to pledge themselves to any can
dIdate"
Mr., Jess was here. and he Insisted that
he has more than enough of votes to land
the leadership.
A keen observer of matters leading up
TO the orgapization of the Legislature in
formed an EVENING STAR representative
today that from what he could learn from
a close observation of the situation, Mr..
Martin would be very lucky IL he was able
to hold the solid Essex delegation.
John Franklin Fort. jr was in the State
House today, and soon after his arrival
story was circulated that he came with
a message from his father TO the leaders
urging them TO support Martini for leader.
While young Mr.. Fort was seen holding
earnest conversations with David Baird
and State Treasurer Voorhees,, they denied
that their conversation was In reference to
the organization of the Legislature
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-17
1000 DRIVERS
QUIT THEIR
CABS
More Pay and Shorter Day
Demanded Strike to
Extend.

NEW YORK. Dec. IA strike of
1000 cab drivers began in New York
this morning. A final meeting of COM
mittees representing the Liberty Dawn
Association and the Livery Stable Pro-
tective Association adjourned at an
early hour this morning without any
compromise having been effected.
The strike was then called by the
committee of drivers and the New
York Council of the United Teamsters
of America. The drivers demand SIS a
week and twelve hours off every day.
They have been receiving S14 week
and ten hours off every day.
It is expected that funeral drivers
and others closely affiliated viii strike
out of sympathy.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-17
MOTHERS COME TO RESCUE.
They May Save Merchantville from
sneers About Decreasing Population.

ArERCEIANTvILLE, Dec. 1.-THE last
census showed that Merchantville had not
increased in population in proportion to
several of its neighboring suburbs, and
those who deplored the fact remarked that
the lack Of new residents was not alone
responsible and people of old-fsshioned
ideas shook their heads. But today con-
ditions in Merchantville are different.
The usual winter series Of dances by the
Field Club are not being held and card
parties are few. Already there are those
willing to wager that the borough will
show gain in Its census over some other
towns.
The number of proud mothers showing
handsome babies is unprecedented, and the
usual local stock Of Christmas trees may
not supply the demand
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-17
CLEVELAND AND WIFE
SUFFER BIG MONEY LOSS,
Both Had Considerable Deposited in snss
pended Trust Company-sell
Omaha Land.

OMAHA, Neb. Dec. 1I-sMr. and Mrs
Grover Cleveland have disposed Of their
real estate holdings in this city the deeds
having been received and plsccd'Pn record
yesterday.
With the deeds was letter to the agents
from Mrs Cleveland, in which she said
Il had considerable money in the kniek-
erbocker Trust Company as had M
Cleveland -
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-17
JAPAN WILL WELCOME
FLEET TO THE FAR EAST.

TOXIC. Dec. 17.-All public men who
have been interviewed in regard to the
sailing of the feet do not think 1t likely
that 1t win cause the slightest ripple Of
excitement. Everyone accepts the assur-
ances of friendship offered by America
and comedies the right Of that nation to
send its warships to Pacific shorcs
such men as Minister OF Foreign Az
fairs Hayashi, Count Ckuma, leader OF the
Opposition: Marquis Ito, former Premier
Katsura and Admiral Togo have frequent-
II said that the American fleet would be
heartily welcomed by japan should the
gossels be sent to the Ear Cast
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-17
WE'D AND THEN SAIL
TO PARIS TO STUDY,
West Orange Girl Becomes Bride of New
York Art Student

Miss Mildred Zicl1ler daughter Of Mrs.
Louise Zickler. of s5 Hillside avenue, West
Orange, and w. Sidney Wagner, OF New
York, were married last night in Englisli's
Hall, East Orange, by the Rev. John Kern,
of the Orange German Presbyterian
Church
The bride, who was given away By her
brother, John ]. zickler. wore gown nf
white banzi silk, trimmed with white babv
rose lace, and bridal veil fastened with
orange blossoms Her ornament was diq-
mond brooch, the gift of the bridegroom.
Attending the bride was her niece, Miss
Florence L. Austin. of West Orange. as
maid of honor. She was gowned in light
blue silk null, trimmed with lace. and
carried pink roses. Dr. Fred Kel, OF New
York, was the best man. Miss Carrie
Kraus played the wedding march.
The bridegroom was recently awarded
the scholarship of the Beaux Arts Society
Of New York, two years course in Paris
and Rome Mr.. and Mrs Wagner sailed
today for Paris.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-17
GIANT FLEET
-SpEEDING TO
PACIFIC
Washington AnxiOusIy
Awaits Word From
Evaus's Armada.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17--Not a word
has come to the Navy Department
from the Atlantic fleet since it left the
Virginia capes yesterday
Wireless messages, however, are
known to have passed today between
some one of the vessels and the wire
less station at Norfolk but they were
rot relayed to Washington.
According to the sailing program to
be followed the fleet has now steamed
about 220 knots, and it is expected
has already crossed the Gulf stream
and is to the east. of the Carolina
coast.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-12-17
LONDON TIMES CHANGES
OPINION ABOUT CRUISE.

LONDON, Dec. T.--The Times this morn
ing. in an editorial highly eulogizing Presl-
dent Roosevelt, regards the dispatch of tie
American fleet TO the Pacific as demon
stration of the views enunciated in his
Presidential message.
"His attitude says the Times, must
command the respect and appreciation Of
Englishmen We admire the resolution
with which he clings to his naval policy
not less than The broad wisdom by which
Il Is inspired'
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LOCK ON 1000 SCHOOLS.
Closed in Russian Poland-send Funds
Away. Fearing to Lose Cash.

WARSAW, Russian Poland. Dec liz
Sixteen hundred Polish schools in all parts
of Russian Poland have been closed IN
consequence of an order issued by Gen-
eral skallon suspending the Polish School
Association The funds in the hands q
the association have been sent abroad to
avoid confiscation.
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aErs vERpIcr PROM ?. R. R.

BY direction of Judge Heisley in the
Supreme Court circuit today a jury in
that court returned a verdict of $40 In
favor of John H. Todd against the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company. The plain
tiff lived in Uniontown, Pa. and had
shipped some furniture by the defendant
company's road ON April /. 1905, to this
city The claim was that the furniture
was damaged
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THREE PLEAD NoN-YuLT.

Pleas Of non-vult were made In the Court
OF Quarter Sessions before Judge Ten EyclS
today by Frank W. Connolly and Frank G..
DAILY, charged with breaking md enterine
and William J. Taylor charged with sell-
Ing indecent picttIes They VIII be sem
tenced Dccenlbcr az