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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-19
Startling Theory Advanced That
Princeton Librarian Was
Beaten or Poisoned.
POLICE CHIEF SURE DEATH
WAS NOT ACCIDENTAL
Autopsy Is Expected to Produce
Sensation and Upset the
COr0ner's Verdict.


PRINCETON, May 10.--Miss Bertha
Vanderbilt, The beautiful young assis-
tant librarian of Princeton University,
Is now believed to have been slain, the
victim of feud between rival sweet
hearts. That is the statement made
today by Chief Of Police KilfOiI, who
had The body brought here from the
Delaware and Raritan Canal, where it
was fOund.
The autopsy being performed today is
expected to show that Miss Vanderbilt
was killed by blow ON the head, or,
perhaps, by poison before she was
hurled into the canal.
There is prevailing suspicion that
Miss Vanderbilt was the victim of an
oyer-zealous young admirer, who knew
that she was about to visit Troy, N.
Y, where she was known to have had
sweetheart-George Millward-a stu
dent in the Rensselaer, Polytechnic In
stitute.
Miss Vanderbilts duties in the great
library at Princeton made her ac-
quainted with most of the students in
the university. She was popular with
them, but most of those who knew her
We're aware of her attachment for the
young man IN Troy and respected her
accordingly.
The young Wonan's body was found
in MiddleseX County, which would have
to pay the expense of any criminal
prosecution. Coroner Moke, of Middle
sex County, stated, before the body
was examined, that death was acct
dental Chief OF Police Kilfoi! is just
as positive that Miss Vanderbilt was
slain
The most superficial examination
showed that there is asevere bruise on
Miss Vanderbilts forehead, and bruise
on each of her cheeks. Coroner Moke
summoned to the morgue her father,
A. Russell Vanderbilt, a prosperous
jeweler of Amsterdam, n. Y, who has
been in Princeton since last Saturday.
The coroner. it seemed, had extra ter
ritorial jurisdiction, for neither Chief
of Police Kilfoil nor any one was adj
mitted to the conference. When ii
ended the coroner announced:
Miss Vanderbilts death was acci-
dental; there's no doubt about it. There
was no reason for foul play. / have
given permission to remove the body to
her fathers home at Amsterdam to-
morrow morning.
81 do not believe the girl was
drowned accidentally" said Chief Kill
foil. 81 venture to say that this was
a suicide or something worse. Indeed,
there is astrong chance that Miss VAN
derbilt was murdered"
There was revealed the fact that
young Milward, the student at Rensse-
laer Polytechnic, who lives at 10 Third
street, Troy, wrote last Friday to Miss
Vanderbilt and mailed the letter Sat
urday. The tone of his letter was re-
spectfully familiar and affectionate. 1t
reminded Miss Vanderbilt, expressing
happy anticipations of seeing her in
three weeks, that she was to go to
Troy for the next commencement exer-
cises at Rensselaer, Polytechnic. 1t was
worded as if they had discussed the
subject for some time and that every
thing had been agreed upon between
them.
Mr.. Vanderbilt denied that his daugh-
ter was engaged to marry any one, to
his knowledge. Mrs. Vanderbilt also
(C0ntinued on Second Page.)
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-19
KILLS FATHER AND
SELF. FOR LOVE OF
NEWARK TEACHER
InSanely Jealous Of Girl Engaged TO His Parent,
George Z. Sterry, Jr., Stays Millionaire in
New York Office, Then Shoots Himself.
DOUBLE CRIME COMMITTED ON EVE OF
WEDDING; GIRL RUSHES FOR TRAGEDY'S SCENE

~ B. Baik
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his private offices, Pine street. New York
andso led
in
of
and
a
The suicide marked
o he
one of he largest drug frnsn in
in
q Bafkie
WI he ad met nj a RECEIPT ion in his city.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-19
UNCLE SANS BIGGEST
COLLIER is LAUNCHED.

NEW YORK, May 19.-In the pres
ence of more than 10000 persons, at
the New York Navy Yard, the big
United States collier Vestal was
launched today. The collier was chris
tened by Miss Goodrich. daughter of
Near Admiral Goodrich On the
}funching stand were navy and army
Metals and other guests, including
lsneral Frederick D. Grant and his
hff and Admiral Goodrich and his
kff
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-19
EXCERPTS FROM TALK
BY BISHOP LINES AT
THE p. E. CONVENTION.

1t is greed, not personal liberty,
that seeks to open saloons and
amusement places on Sunday.
Sunday dinner parties an
nounced in club houses are less
worthy of respect than some
Sunday games.
Application of the phrase "open
pulpit" is entirely unreasonable.
Clergy in small parishes should
be paid more.
The contribution of the church
!, to the religious life of the nation
has been quite out of proportion.
l covet for this diocese greater
brotherly love, assurance of
greater unity, a quiet and un-
wearied ministry without sensa-
tionalism.
Lavish expenditures in rich
parishes while poor parishes
suffer is hard to see.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-19
ACTRESS QUITS WEALTHY
HUSBAND FOR FOOTLIGHTS.

NEW YORK, May 19.-Janet Priest,
who left the stage to marry Thomas
Robb. jr.. rich Philadelphian, has
left her husband owing to domestic
disagreements and win return to the
footlights
The couple lived at Port Washington,
L. l., where, more than once, their
quarrels had resulted in the sheriff and
Judge Wysong being called in to make
peace. Miss Priest made hits in His
Honor the Mayor and 1.-THE Mummy
and the Mid"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-19
GUINNESS WOMAN
PERISHED IN FIRE;
TEETH IDENTIFIED

LAPORTE, Ind, May 19.-The upper
and lower plates Of artificial teeth from
the mouth of Mrs Belle Guinness were
found today in the ashes of the Gum
ness home.
This proves beyond the shadow of a
doubt said Sheriff Shutter. that Mrs.
Gunnes was burned to death in the
fire"
DR.. I. p. Norton, who made the lower
plate, positively identified it. He also
identified the upper plate, having fire.
quently seen it. although it was made
before he became Mrs. Gunness's dem
tist.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-19

Two months prior to that time the
elder Sterry's wife had died. When his
son saw that his father appeared deep
ly attached to Miss Blailxie, he began
demonstrating The elder Sterry paid
no attention to his sons entreaties, but
finally announced his engagement to
the Newark beauty.
Gives No Warming.
For one week past the son had been
more sullen than ever. ViVolent quar-
rels occurred between his father and
himself, and he threatened to make
way with himself.
With the wedding set within the
week. the younger Sterry today deter
mined upon "a desperate expedient. He
hnd been drinking heavily when he
the noon hour today.
Without a word he drew a 3S-calibre
revolver and sent a bullet through his
fathers right temple. The millionaire
fell dead across his desk. His son
then turned his weapon on himself, and,
when found, lay dead with a bullet
hole in his right temple in precisely
the same position as where he had slain
his father.
Miss Blailie is well known in this
city. She has a sister. Miss Rebecca
Blaikie, with whom she resides at
present in East Orange
Many of her friends expressed sur
prise at the time of her engagement
to the aged millionaire because of tho
marked disparity in their ages.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-19
FIRST GAME WITH
BR0NCOS CALLED OFF.

ROCHESTER,, May 19.-The first
game of today's double-header be-
tween Rochester and the Newark
Tigers was called off on account OF
wet grounds. It is thought that the
clubs will be able to play the second
game, which will be called at $3.50.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-19
HOME RELIED WHILE AT CIRCUS.

Efforts are being made by the police
today to locate the person who entered
the home of Mrs. Josephine Puzy-
metzki,, IL Fairview avenue, yesterday,
while she was at the circus. A gold
and silver watch and three diamond
rings were stolen.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-19
Join the OptimiSts

A great Get-Together Meeting of the Optimist
Club of New Jersey is being arranged for next
week. Join. A smile is as good as tonic. Help
the movement along by doing your share to
defeat General Despair.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-19

"I think the Sunday dinner parties
announced In cIubbOuses about the diO-
cese or in public houses less worthy
of respect than some Sunday games,
against which Christian people cry out.
I'VE need to do honest, straight
thinking upon this subject while we
stand strong for Sunday as a day of
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-19
The Sporting Extra

of THE EVENING STAR leads; so does that
team oil Newark Tigers. There is a game at
Rochester today, and the Extra will tell you all
about it. Get it and know tonight just what
the leaders in the pennant race are doing.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-19
STATE POSTAL CLERKS MEETING.

RUTHERFORD, May 19.-The State
Postal Clerks Association will hold its
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-19

The above striking statement was
made by Bishop Edwin S. Lines at the
Newark P. e. diocese convention in
Trinity Church today. Bishop Lines
also declared that the fight to open
saloons and, amusement places on the
Sabbath signified greed and not only
a desire for liberal Sunday.
The "open pulpit" also came in for a
sharp rebuke from the bishop.
A large number of clerical and lay
Continued on Second Pase.l
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-19

BUTCHERS, AND GROCERs' Supplies,
Iacknet 6 Doremus Co.. 7es-79s Broad st.-Ad.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-19

(cOntinued On SECOND Page.)
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-19
BISHOP LINES
SCORES SUNDAY
DINNER PARTIES
Are Less Respectable Than Some
Games on Sabbath, lie
Tells Convention.
GREED, NOT LIBERTY,
IN OPEN SALOON FIGHT
Attacks "Open Pulpit and
Urges Earnest Ministry, De-
void of Sensationalism.

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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-01-08

Poultry Show today. Don't forget to
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-01-08
CALIFORNIA AND EXCLUSION

- t California lacks influence
their views of public duty
affairs That are NATIONAL u
& very General harm adoption their might entail Once
victory the thn@
Exclusion law and largest employers OF LABOR no"
tut coEforpns either
Federal action along the
have marked out represent in most important matters
of sentiment home whlcn Is helne oio@u " 10
n principle
An example of the California spirit legislation have described
II appears in following Associated dispatch;
Il WASHINGTON D. G., January 7-congressmen Kahn and
of had discussion OF the japanese
migration question with President Roosevelt
he will the bill he has introduced Tor
absolute exclusion of static of all kinds
What the philosophy of all demand in the state at
immigration let alone us
farmers ochasts and the like IN
unked labor ready to
inspiration of Kahn and hayes
political
small the Cahona
bring American Pacific trade
devastation of For
public that the Hayes exclusion
effect Japan that 1t would
sensitive
and our great trade practically their
not nsuted they
favorable chance as In the trouble win russia
nyearsin which for hostles
Outside have wish for trouble with
of which seeks TO lessen
could proftaby use million japanese
South would support
would President sign IT.
TO come
and thing to the political ana
Her already sa get nt courtesy
Mr. above but one OF Oh
applications idea to public affairs which tells h
reason
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-01-08
THE HEPBURN BILL ON
HAWAII Immigration

A bill relating to immigration into
the Territory Of Hawaii.
Be it enacted by the Senate and
Fouse of Representatives of the Uni
led states of America in Congress as
seubled, That nothing in the Act en-
titled IAN Act to regulate the immi-
eration of aliens into the United
states" approved February twentieth,
nineteen hundred and. seven, shall be
taken. for a term OF six years from
the anproval Hereof, to exclude from
admission to the Territory of Hawaii
as contract Iaborers as defined by see
Ition two of the said Act, European
aliens who have been induced or soli-
cited to migrate to the SAID Territory
of Hawaii by offers or promises of
employment within the said territory,
held out to them by the said Territory
Ihr nv the board of immigration of the
said Territory, or the officers, mem
bers, or agents Of such board, or to
eyclude from admission TO the said
Territory European aliens whose
tickets or passages have been paid for
with money of, or who have been as
Aisted to migrate by, the said Ter
| FitOrV.
| br the officers. members, or agents of
| such board, even though it is not af-
TENTATIVELY shown that such European
! aliens tickets or passages were not
| maid with money contributed to the
said Territory, or its board OF lmml-
grafton. by individuals, companies,
partnerships, or corporations: ProVld-
| ed. however, That nothing contained
herein shall be taken to exempt Eu-
Ifopean aliens induced or solicited or
assisted to migrate TO the SAID Terri
tory, in the manner hereinbefore de-
| scribed, from examination ana exclu-
sion from the said Territory under any
and all of the provisions other than
IThose hereinbefore specifically men
toned of the said Act of February
HwentiethSnineteen hundred and seven.
Sec. 2. That nothing contained in
1.-THE Act entitled AN Act to regulate
1.-THE immigration of aliens into the
limited States" approved February
twentieth, nineteen hundred and seven,
lshau be taken, for term of six years
lfrom the approval hereof, to prohibit
any person., company, partnership, Oh
corporation from contributing to the
llsaid Territory of Hawaii, or to the
board of immigration Of said Territory
money to be used by the said Terri
tory. or board of immigration, or the
officers, members, or agents or sucf
board, in paying the transportation, OF
assisting or encouraging, by printed o.
published advertisements or otherwise
the importation or migration INTO th'
said Territory of European aliens II
accordance with the provisions OF sec
l4ion one hereof; or to attach to tn
contributing of money by any person
conpany, partnership, or corporation
!, to the said Territory, or it's board Q
immigration, Cor use in the manne
3 hereinbefore described, or to the doinl
/ by the said board, or its officers, mem
bers. or agents, of any of the act
herein authorized, any penalty or for
fixture.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-01-08

1880
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-01-08
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

THE GERMAN SAVINGS AND LOAN
SOCIETY,
526 California Street, San Francisco.
For The half year ending December
81, 1907. a dividend has been declared
at the rate of three and eight-tenths
G 500 per cent. per annum on all de-
posts, free of taxes, payable on and
after Thursday, January 2, 1908. Divi-
dends not called for are added to and
hear the same rate of interest as the
principal from January 1, 1908.
GEORGE TOURNY,
1890 Secretary.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-01-08
LEAH HOME

The annual meeting of the members
of the Leahi Home Society will be
held on Wednesday, the Sth January,
1908, at two o'clock p. m, at the oft1ce
of Messrs. Thee. H. Davies G. Co., Ltd,
Kaahumanu street.
T. OLIVE DAVIES,
1890 Secretary.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-01-08
THE POULTRY EXHIBITION.
reason why.

people raising poultry ana eggs
should be at
such exhibition inns Is
the fact that to the advent
many people make fowls Inc
of methods caring 1or
'ehieken teaen
himself in the fowls
on display stock The
shoudpu a about the
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-01-08

The Secretary his annual report the President recon-
construction OF
those the General ad ana
build as
Delaware each to cost
Chester each to cost Sooo;
SUB
ship repair ship; two
be formed by the conversion and equipment OF
navy list and four feet golfers
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-01-08

Engishmn will the that the Ihund
tin Arthur
of Oympan
As The
will popular
xed perhaps push and vim by
The alarming Think OF stout od
his Times busy at guessing contest or some
plebean file andp printing circulation afidavits
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-01-08

chief
them through a
Taft and Hughes should go as dark
a of candidacy trading;
Cteiyous, sdow for Tart Inc real com
Secretary New York. with popular
growing latter.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-01-08

French hagr military aip La Pae which escaped
will be increased by the appearance
of Evidently the
the stranded dereet and learning us
aerial defender
desertt to 8 4
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-01-08

arise
shall hospital ship
This ism the first ROOsevt's One of
theme a
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-01-08

telegraph line capital of Tibet The sanu
invaded
and bv the order the Chinese government at tha
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-01-08

Every dollar spent Philippines dollar
located within four days eaming
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-01-08

Cunt oum England and India So
political speaking
ovrates the it does cold champagne
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-01-08

The Faianks presidential BOOM cocktail
70 have taken hone spread prohibition sentiment booming
again.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-01-08

wheneSer you hear that the
dreaded eker S
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-10-28
SUICIDE ENDS
SOLDIERS LIFE
COLONEL FREDERICK W. GROSS
SHOOTS HIMSELF AT ROOM
ING HOUSE IN DENVER.
BECAME DESP0NDENT
FAMILY TROUBLE AND DiSSIPA-
TON LEAD TO DIVORCE AND
DEATH.

Denver.-Suicide eliminated week
of wild carousal brought on by the d.
vorce of his wife for Colonel Frederick
w. Gross Saturday afternoon, when he
shot himself through the head in the
Mistletoe rooming house, 1902 Cleve'
land place. Since his wife obtained a
divorce three weeks ago., the officer
who distinguished himself for valor
during the Spanish war, is said to have
taken the path which ended in self de-
struction.
Since the Cripple Creek troubles. at
which time Gross served as assistant
paymaster with the rank of colonel.
when he became involved in difficulty
regarding certain funds wSich has new
err been satisfactorily adjusted, 1T is
said that he has seen trouble in many
directions.
The history of Colonel Gross is one
of bravery and chivalry until domestic
troubles caused his wife to obtain a
divorce. He first came into the notice
of the public during the first year of
the Spanish-American war. He enlist
ed as a non-commissioned officer with
Company B of the first Colorado volun-
teers. The young soldier early dis
tinguished himself for HIS bravery on
the field. 1t is said of him that he
was always more thoughtful of his men
than Of himself, and underwent any
number of privations for the sake of
them. His worth was soon recognized
and he was made commissioned Of
ficer with the rank Of second lieuten-
ant. He served throughout the war
and returned with the gallant volun-
teers to his native state.
Upon his return in 1900 he married
Miss Gertrude Baines, Denver girl,
whose affection he had won not alone
through his merit as n man but his
worthy record as soldier. With the
outbreak of trouble during the strike
in Cripple Creek Lieutenant Gross en-
listed with the National Guard. He
was made assistant paymaster.
After the strike trouble arose re-
garding the disposition of funds which
Gross and his associates had made in
their official capacity. During the tur-
bulent times Gross was figure in the
Chase courtmartial and was men
toned as a successor to General Sher-
man Bell.
In 1906, Gross obtained work as as
sistant superintendent of collections
for the telephone company under his
cousin. George Gross. head of the de-
partment. Early in the month of Sep
TENDER, Gross is said to have been dis
charged. Soon after. and. 1t is said. as
direct result, his wife sued for d.
To-. Ia al
Bliss division of the District Court
about three weeks ago. The divorce
was obtained with the provision of a
monthly alimony of $50.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-10-28
A Clean Sport.

The future of baseball ought to be
bright. Even the crowds which are
now looking at the major league
games are small when compared with
the attendance at great crucial sport
Ing contests In England. where often
100000 people pay to see football or
cricket match. though 1t may be
doubted whether any English sport is
conducted without betting. says the
Philadelphia Public Ledger. The fu-
ture OF horse racing In America is not
bright. for nobody has yet suggested
a wac to make it popular without bet
ting, a way to conduct betting without
moral dangers, or way to teach
Americans Indifference to the waste
full. cynical. parasitic. vagabondizing
influences of gambling. Baseball. a
sport which gains strength from its
conquest of gambling, promises to in
crease its prestige as the real king of
sports in the United States.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-10-28
LOVES YOUNG DREAM COOLED.
Time of Sentiment Evidently Long
Past with Husband.

A certain well-known Bostonian has
been married long enough to have ac-
quired the average mans cynical atti-
tude in respect of the written express
sions of devotion INDUCED in before
marriage.
One day the Hubbite was going over
with his wife a mass of useless papers
that had accumulated in the house
hold. They unearthed several large
boxes full of love letters. After a
hasty glance at them. the husband
said:
No use keeping this junk. sup
pose? Here it goes"
The wife was hurt. "Oh, Clarence"
exclaimed she. how can you be so
brutal? Surely you don't want to de-
stroy your own love letters to me?"
well. keep 'em, II you want EN-"
cheerfully assented the husband. hut
honestly, Helen. these seem too soft 10
ile!"-Lippincott's.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-10-28


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and counsel for Antitrust League,
writes from Pennsylvania Ave-, N. W.,
Washington, ID. c., as follows:
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Mr.. T. Barnecott, West Aylmer.
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