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Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-05

Gleason, in addressing the court, in
timated that she would take the stand
and tell ell about it.
This was one of series of sur
prises. The crownlng sensation was
reached when Mr. Gleason said:
1--WE will appeal to no higher law
he said, after he had paid the jurors
the customary compliment. I'VE will
not ask YOU TO give our client back his
freedom on any law except the law of
the state of New York.
1--WE will prove that Harry Thaw
was insane when he killed Stanford
White; we will prove that he was not
accountable for his actions, that he he
lieved the death of Stanford White ia
be an act of Providence and that he
believed himself to be an agent of
Providence. | frankly state to you
now that insanity is our defense.
1--WE will show that his perverted
mental condition existed for two years.
and we will show its origin in hered-
itary insanity.
Nevertheless we will show to YOU
that despite his insanity this defend
ant had provocation and that he did
what any one of you would have done
under similar conditions.
1T is a story that throbs with pas
sion and sinks deep into sorrow and
suffering as 1t progresses.
I'VE will demonstrate to YOU by
sworn witnesses that Harry Tbaw
was subject to such persecution and
such wrong as would prompt any sane
man TO the course which our client
pursued.
But he was not sane. What he suf-
fered and what he endured overthrew
his reason. and he committed an act
without being responsible for it. al
though having ample provocation. 1t
was an act justifiable in itself. vet
nevertheless performed by a man who
had no control over himself or his acts
at The time
1--WE will show YOU that insanity and
epilepsy existed in this mans family
for many years. We intend to prove
that hereditary impulses so operated
in his mind as to overthrow his reason
in the hour of his stress after he had
been the victim Of constant mistreat-
ment which continued Tor weeks and
months and years 9
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-05
THIS CITY HONORED
AT BIG CONVENTION.

The State Building Trades. Coun-
ellis held its annual convention in Hell
vetia Hall in Paterson yesterday and
the annual ELECTION and installation
of officers took place.
James L. Donehue, of this city,
was elected secretary for one year.
The meeting was enthusiastic and
general good feeling prevailed
throughout. Perth Amboy, particu-
larly, was well represented and was
not forgotten in the reports of prog
ress from the many unions.
The election resulted as follows.
President, John T. Cosgrove, of Eliza
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-05
WOULD RAISE
PAY IN STREET
DEPARTMENT.
Alderman IGarland Advocates
Better Living Wages and a
Stated Pay Day.
SHORT MEETING HELD.
Jefferson Street Sewer Ordinance
Passed in Fina Form Appru-
priatiOn Ordinance introduced

At the regular meeting of the city
council, last night, Alderman Gar
land offered a motion that the em-
ployes of the street department be
granted an increase of twenty-five
cents per day, or from $1.75 to So
and to fix regular stated pay day.
Alderman-at-large Pfeiffer stated
that the city attorney had said that
such changes must be made by ordin-
ance and that all bills, for pay or
other purposes must be passed by the
council first, before being paid Mr.
Pfeiffer agreed with Mr.. Garland that
a regular pay day would be good
idea
The ordinance to construct a fif-
teen-inch pipe sewer in Jefferson
street, from New Brunswick avenue,
to connect with. the Madison avenue
sewer was passed on its second and
third readings.
Application for permission to open
streets was received from the New
York & New Jersey Telephone Com
pany and granted, as follows on
Smith street: At Madison avenue and
at Prospect street, from manhole to
corner. Alderman Stacey said the N.
Y. & n. j. people had left streets in
excellent shape of late. The permis-
sion is contingent upon the permis-
sion of the paving contractor.
A petition for a light in front of
the synagogue on Madison avenue
was referred to the committee on
lamps and lights.
Upon request of Judge Booraem,
Mrs. Emily e. Williamson, the pres
ent county probation officer, was con-
sidered for appointment as a special
police officer here without pay Mrs.
Williamson has given her time to
such good work in several places in
the state. The matter was referred
to the mayor, and the desired ap-
pointment will probably be made.
A warrant for $1.S9 was ordered
for William Warner, he having been
granted rebate by the county tax
board.
A petition from the New Jersey
Land & Building Company for a
twelve-inch sewer in Neville street
was referred to the committee on
streets and sewers.
A petition for an arc light on
Kearny avenue at Paterson street
Ndo W tiit On
lamps and lights.
The petition of Samuel Mandel for
a junk license was granted on the
judiciary committees recommenda-
ton. The petition of d. Shumsky
was also granted.
A motion was passed to transfer
$500 from the contingent account to
the Board of Health to provide for
deficiency.
The appropriation ordinance was
introduced and given its first reading,
in blank. The matter will be con-
summated at the next meeting.
Permission to move frame build
ing, down Madison avenue to the
river was given Martin Hansen.
An invitation to Mcclellan Engine
Company's anniversary last night
was accepted.
Every member was present except
Alderman Warter, of the fourth
ward.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-05

Company ran three trains to New
York at 5:53, 6:35 and-7:OS respect
ivelyq. Word was received that they
had all arrived at st. George in good
time. The express which usually
leaves at 1880 did not leave until
long past o'clock, the passengers
being compelled to wait in the ferry
house at Tottenville. AT noon the
trains on the island were running on
fairly good time.
Trolley Service Tied Up.
At noon three trolley cars were
running in the city, but all traffic be-
yond Boynton Beach and Keasbey
was blocked. The sweeper and snow
plows were out all night, but the
snow drifted so rapidly that 1t was
almost impossible to keep the tracks
clear. Superintendent Partain said
this morning that he had started two
cars, one at o'clock and one at $50,
but that he had to go and help one
of them that had become fast in the
snow near the United Lead Works.
Another car was sent out at s o'clock
and the trip was made on fairly good
time. superintendent Partain says
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beth, reelected; vice-president,F Frank
Petridge, of Newark, reelected; sec
retary, James l.. Donehue, Perth AM
boy; treasurer, Leonard Stalk, of Pat
erson members of the executive
board, William Blair, of Ridgewood;
l.. A. Springer, of Railway; and d..
Berdine, of Plainfield.
Following the business meeting a
course dinner was served.
Those present from this city were
James L. Donehue, Charles Beck and
Thomas f. Dorian.
The new Office taken by Mr.. Dono-
hue will in no way interfere with the
several other Offices he holds.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-05
Chinaman Thrcatened 70 Shoot.

William II. Wetchler, of 80 Hall
avenue, told Patrolman ShuItz last
night that jim Lee, the proprietor of
laundry at Al Hall avenue, had
threatened TO shoot him. Wetchler
was very much excited over the affair
and as near as can be learned he and
the Chinaman had disputed over a
ter with little difficulty.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-05
raken to Roosevelt Hospital.

Fred Hanson, of 2O4 Washington
street, who sustained a compound
fracture of his left arm at the Perth
Amboy Terra Gotta Works yesterday
morning by falling down an inclined
plane leading from the plaster shop,
was taken to Roosevelt hospital, in
New York, yesterday afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-05
Funeral This Morning.

The funeral of Isabella Shields, the
.hree-year-old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Shields, of 23 Lewis
street, took place from their resi-
dence at 8 o'clock this afternoon,
with interment in ST. Mary's Roman
Catholic cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-05
X. Of p. In New Meeting Rooms.

The first meeting of Algonquin
Lodge, Knights of Pythias, was held
in Odd Fellows hall last night. Here
tofore this lodge has met in the Nc
Cormick building, corner Smith and
High streets. The usual routine bus
mess was transacted.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-05
Close Early February II.

The Boss BARRIERS Association met
last night with small attendance.
1t was decided to close at o'clocn
February II and 22 on account of
those days being legal holidays.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-05

MAN of Her Choice" at Wilder
theatre Wednesday, February 6.
6532-2-4-5-6
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Tonight grand musical carnival,
Lyceum Roller Skating Academy.
/. 6563-2-5-1t%
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Tonight grand musical carnival,
Lyceum Roller Skating Academy.
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Man of Her Choice" at Wilder
theatre Wednesday, February 6.
6532-2-4-5-6
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Lyceum Roller Skating Academy.
6563-2-5-1t*
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Continued on page %

Man of Her Choice" at Wilder
theatre Wednesday, February G..
g532-2-4-5-6
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Leave WANT" advs. at branch of
fees.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-05

Man Of Her Choice" at Wilder
theatre Wednesday, February 6.
6532-2.4-6-6
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TRENTON. Feb. 5:The confer
ence OF republican legislators adj
journed shortly before midnight With
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Continue On page 81
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Mcclellan Engine company was
formed fifteen years ago by Hugh
Reilly, John Hallahan, William Hal
lahan, Peter Martin, Arthur Quinn,
Terrence Quinn and Hugh Young.
The company was named the McClel-
Ian Hose Company and boasted of
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Continued on page %
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-11-24
REPLIES TO OUSLEY.
Boys Ought to Be Taught Duties
of Fatherhood.

Waco. Nov. 23.-Preceding the
meeting of the Texas Womens' Fed
Grafton Friday morning Mrs. Cone
Johnson of Tyler, the president, was
presented an elegant silver bowl by
ladies' of the executive board.
Among the resolutions adopted was
one providing Co club study of legal
rights of Texas women. Another pro-
vided for increased work in behalf OF
Introduction Of Kindergarten work in
public schools. A resolution to re-
scend action Of Federation in making
an aggressive fight for compulsory
education at This time prevailed, but
the women will work up sentiment
quietly
A lively discussion was caused by
a resolution to admit men as honorary
or associate members. There was con
siderable opposition, but the resolu-
ten finally prevailed.
Mrs. Porter af Dallas said that Hon
Clarence Ousley of Fort Worth had re-
ferred in an addl ess Wednesday night
to the fact that some mothers were
trying to shirk the claims of mother
hood and, perhaps, was right as TO
some mother5-not many-but he
should have gone further and said that
boys ought TO rs brought up with
greater regard for the duties Of faith
erhOOd
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-11-24
The Perfect Gossip.

Can any one suggest an idea for 2
new. book-a book about which nothing
has ever been written? | can. Sug
gest "A Guide to Gossiping" or The
Etiquette of Gossip The thing has
never yet been done. Here is the op-
portunity for new fine art. Since we
must naturally talk about our neigh
bors, why not study how to do so fifty
and finely instead of shyly and pet
thy? When The Perfect Gossip does
issue from the press it will contain
some advice quite easy to anticipate.
Its first page will forbid prying. de
probation, malice and mockery. 1t will
recommend the cultivation of charity
and a sense of humor, the study OF
character and of grateful and unexag
gerated expression. Criticism it may
tolerate as a wholesome social infln
ence. but criticism will itself be crit
cised and discredited at the least sus
picion of haste or harshness.-London
Answers
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-11-24
AT WASHINGTON.
Democratic National COMMITTEES Meets
There on Dec. IL.

mere on OeC. X.
French Lick, Ind, Nov 23-At a
conference of tie members of the
Democratic national committee here
Friday it was decided to hold a meet
ing of the committee at Washington
on Dec. u, for the purpose of select
ing time and place for the national
Democratic convention next year
Chairman Thomas Taggart OF the com
mittee presided at the conference. He
said there were present eighteen mem
brs, and six othr members were repre-
sented by proxy. Three other men,
bers arrived at night. Chicago. Mil
waukee, st. PAIL, Louisville, ST. Louis
Cincinnati. Atlantic City. Denver and
Long Branch, n. j., are applicants for
the. honor of entertaining the next ma
tDfal convention. LOUISVILLE and Chi
cago are expected to be represented
before the committee members. 9th
er cities are expected to be represent
ed at the Washington meeting Ma
tional Chairman Taggart will be a
candidate for reelection as the Indi
ana member of the national commit
tee. Committeeman were rendered a
banquet at night by Mr.. Taggart.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-11-24
STAYS SLAYER OF SIRE.
Youth Takes the Life of Party
Killing Father.
MEETING WAS BY CHANCE
Will Tramn,ell and Lee Oxford Have
an Encounter In Hot Springs Sa-
Iosn, as a Result of Which Former
Loses His Life.

Hot Springs, Nov. 23.-As sequel
to the killing uf Lee oxford on tn
Malvern road III June. 1905, Vii
Tramme!l, the author of the crime,
was Friday shot to death by Walter
Oxford, the nineteen-year-old son OF
the man he killed.
A chance meeting in the saloon
of Rogers Bros. on Malvern avenue,
shortly after . O'Clock, resulted in the
second tragedy. Young Oxford en-
tered the place on business. and there
met Trammell almost at the entrance
Four shots rang out in rapid success
sion soon afterWard. Trammell was
found lying on the floor gaSping his
last breath when pedestrians, attract
ed by the shots, entered the place
By a peculiar chance the saloon was
empty at the tine, the bartender being
out on the side walk and the porter in
a rear room, nd there were no eye
witnesses to WI u transpired when the
two men unexpectedly faced each
other.
Trammell was releasf from prison
ten days ago On bCAd OF S1o,o0c
after serving 500 days in Jail for the
murder of the boys father.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-11-24
ABANDONS PRACTICE.
Attorney Could Not Bear to Witness
the Suffering of Clients.

Waterbury, Conn, Nov. 23.-De-
claring he could 10 longer bear to wit
ness the suffering of clients forced to
seek lawyers advice on account Of
their troubles, Joseph S. LAUDER has
abandoned the practice Of law and will
engage in some occupation where
sights incurred are less pitiable. THE
nervous strain of the average lawyers
general practice is too much for any
man unless he is singularly callous
and cold hearted said Mr.. LAUDER.
THE shifting Of clients troubles to
the shoulders Of his attorney not only
stirs the latter's sympathies to the
depths of his heart, but burdens him
with responsibility which sometimes
is killing" Mr.. LAUDER is one of the
mbst successful young attorneys here.
He is a graduate of Yale.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-11-24
TO ASK CASH.
Portion Of Money of Oklahoma
Will Be Called For.

Guthrie, Nov 23-Applcation to
George B. Corteiyou, secretary of the
treasury, will oe made in the near fu-
ture for as much of the s5,0000 0G
school fund given TO the new
state by the government as is needed
in Oklahoma % relieve the financial
stringency. The step was decided
on at conference Of Governor Has
kell and Assistant Secretary of State
Meyers. Auditor Trap. Superintend-
ent Of instruction Cameron and Chair
man Connors Of the board of agricul
ture.
The money IS in the United States
treasury. and is at the disposition
of the school and board to be used
for educational purposes. 1t is pro
posted to bring this vast amount Of
cash to Oklahoma, or at least as great
a part of it as is needed to comply
with the requirements of the banks
for temporary deposit
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-11-24
DIRE PREDICTIONS.
End of Earth Early In 1903
Is One of Them.

Knoxville, Noy. ga special to the
Sentinel from Bristol, Tenn. says:
Rev. Thomas Clark of Abingdon, Va.
preacher, politician and prophet, who
destruction of Galveston and other ca
lamities, has made a prediction that
the earth will De destroyed early next
year and men high in the councils of
the nation shortly fall victims of as
sassins bullets. He also predicted
there will soon be another outbreak in
the Philippines and New York City be
partially destroyed by fire early in
December.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-11-24
HENDERSON HEARD.
Former Law Partner of Brown
Placed on Stand.

Washington, Nov. 23.-In the trial
of Mrs. Annie NJ. Bradley Friday
morning Assistant Attorney General
Barnes Of UJan, Who was on the stand
Thursday afternoon, continued his tes-
timony.
Judge Powers, counsel for Mrs.
Bradley stated that expert testimony
will probably no, be begun until Mon
day. The hypothetical question that
will be prop0nnGed to medical men
has been completed. 1t embraces 49,
600 words
Judge H H. Henderson, former law
partner Of Senator Brown testified ID
several interviews with Mrs. Bradley.
in one of which ne warned her to stay
away from his office He also told OF
al effort by both Mrs. Bradley and
Mrs. Brown to get the senator to sign
q statement in order that the divorce
might be procured.
Judge Henderson, referring to the
relations between Senator Brown and
his wife, declared Brown said to his
wife in the presence of himself and
WI Dl dultS 'uttl MI bfO"u udu
been curse to him and he would not
resume relations with her. Judge Hen
derson also testified that Mrs Bradley
said to him that she would be blamed
for everything and Brown escape. She
declared she trusted Brown just as
the whole people of Utah had done
while giving him the highest office
they had.
l.. H. Shrewsbury, an uncle of Mrs,
Bradley, was lext on the stand. His
testimony showed insanity in defend
ants family on her mothers side.
,- Several suggestions of financial help
for Mrs. Bradley have reached her.
One lady writes from Ann Arbor,
Mich, offering to send SIS and ar
other has started g 'Daisey chain" for
her benefit.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-11-24
DEFENSE WITNESSES.
These Were Placed on the Stand In
the Bradley Trial.


Washington, Nov. 23.-Continuing
his testimony at the Friday afternoon
session, Mr.. Shrewsbury, uncle of
Mrs Bradley, stated that on one oc-
casion his wife, sister of defendants
mother, became so fierce that it was
necessary to take her to Los Angeles
At that time she was armed with
both knife and a revolver. He had
no doubt that at such time as this
his wife was insane. He said that
another sister OF Mrs Bradley's moth
er, Mrs. Ryan, had been sent to an
asylum. In the course of the exami-
nation of the witness by Judge Pow
ers he was several times prompted by
Mrs. Bradley.
On cross-examination, Mr. Shrews-
bury said that often his wifes spells"
would come on when she learned of
ladies riding in the stage with him
She was jealous, but there was no oc
casion for her jealousy. The relation
of this popularity Of his aunt's dispo-
sition caused a smile on Mrs. Brad
ley's face.
United States Senator Sutherland
followed Mr.. Shrewsbury. He said he
had known Mrs. Bradley since 1895.
He told of calling upon her at the
Raleigh hotel in this city Immediately
after the shooting of Mr.. Brown, but
did not give my details of the con-
versation. He said Mrs Bradley's
general reputation in Utah was good,
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-11-24
MORAN VICTOR.
Neil All but Out When Fight
Was Stopped.

San Francisco. Nov 23-Owen Mo-
ran. England's premier featherweight,
was igven the decision over frankie
Neil of this city near the close of the
sixteenth round alter a remarkably
fast battle. Nell, technically speak
ing. was not knocked out but it was
only the merciful action of the chief
of police which saved him from be-
ing sent TO the land of Nod. The fight
was scheduled for twenty rounds.
In the fourteenth round Moran
swung a right hard to the jaw and
Neil fought ba;k wildly. Moran Slip
ped to his knees from the impact OF
Neil's body. when he got up, opened
on Neil's face with a hard right to
that member Moran went after his
man. raining lefts and rights at will
on Neil's jaw. The bell saved Neil
from defeat.
When the fifteenth round commenc-
ed NeiI's right eye was swollen to
twice it's natural size as he stood up
only to receive an avalanche OF left
and right arm swings to the jaw. Mi
stalled desperately, and was saved
just in the nick of time by the bell.
Neil came - groggy in the six
teenth round with the crowd yelling
Stop it Stop it," Moran floored
his man with a right and left to the
jaw, the Califo ,nian taking the count
of nine. Realizing that their man was
hopelessly beaten Neils seconds threw
up the sponge lnd the police stopped
the fight Moran was given the de-
cision by Referee Roach.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-11-24
ROBS WITH ROOSTER.
Ingenious Method Fort Worth Boy Is
Accuses Of Utilizing.

Accused Of Utilizing.
Fort Worth, New PA young boy
accused of chick. II thefts on the South
Side has been taken in charge by the
probation officer. 1t is said when the
arrest was made it was discovered
that the lad had an ingenious method
of capturing chickens. 1t is declared
he owned a bantam rooster which aid
ed him materially. All the thefts were
committed in daylight and when a
flock of chickens was approached the
bantam was turned loose and the lit
tie rooster would at once square up
to the biggest rooster in the bunch for
a fight. The boy would then swoop
down, pick up both the ROSTERS, hide
the stolen on.a under his coat and
walk away with his own one under
his arm.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-11-24
BRYAN Blu SY.
Attends a Wedding and Then InteiA)
viewed on Political Matters.

viewed on Political Matters.
washington, Nov 23.-Hon. W T.
Bryan had busy day Thursday He
arrived here at 7 o'clock in the morn
dence of Cotter T Bridges on Capitol
Hill He was guest in the afternoon
at the wedding of Mr.. Bridges daugh-
ter
Mr.. BRYAN was asked what he re-
garded as the essential difference be-
tween his policies and those of Presi.
dent Roosevelt.
There is a difference between Pres
ident ROosevelt's policies and the Dem
Ocratic party's position upon the trusts
and their regulation and prosecution,
and upon the railway rate regulation"
he replied. | will try to make that
difference plain in my address next
Tuesday night
Mr.. Bryan gave out statement in
regard to the financial situation in
which he said: Il do not know what
the effect of the new issue will be,
but it seems % me the relief ought
to come from the other direction.
Plans SO far have been intended to
furnish government money to the
banks, whereas, the most important
thing now is to restore confidence in
bank depositors and thus not only pre-
vent Withdrawals, but secure deposits
Il believe it IS possible for the gov
eminent to give imme date relief by
an act of congress providing for the
guarantee by the government of ali
national banks"
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1907-11-24
VALUABLE NOTES.
Each of Them Called For Ninety-Two
Thousand Dollars.

Chicago, Nov. 29.-Frederick w
McIlain, formerly assistant cashier Of
the Chicago National bank, told on
the witness stand in the trial of John
R. Walsh of the making by him of q
number of memorandum notes, each
for $4,000. He declared he made the
notes, signed various names to them
and discounted them at the direction
of Mr., Walsh, When the notes fell
due, he said, he made out new ones
instead of signing the same names as
before. The DID notes, he said, were
paid by means of discount credit tick
cts and then destroyed