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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
Wife of Public Service Corpora
tion BOokkeeper at M0ntclair
Admits His WrOng-doing.
1--WE WILL REPAY EVERY
PENNY" HER STATEMENT
Auditors at Work on Accounts.
COmpany's Manager Says EN-
plOyee Was Dismissed.

Auditors are now investigating the
books of Charles d. Taylor. head book
keeper of the Montclair branch of the
electric and gas department of the
Public Service Corporation, who is be-
lieved to be between $4,000 and $4,000
short in his accounts
The alleged defalcations are said to
years. Unusual reticence is manifested
by the officials of the corporation; but
it is admitted that Taylor has been
discharged and that the auditors are
at work upon his books.
Taylor could not be seen today, but
his wife made the following statement
to an EVENING STAR reporter at
their home, 100 Sussex avenue, East
Orange.
YES, my husband has done wrong.
but he will repay every penny that he
has taken. The Public Service Corpo-
ration officials have told me that they
will not prosecute my husband, and
both he and will do everything in our
power to see that carly restitution is
made"
The discrepancies in Taylor's ac-
counts have not been reported to tho
police, and Mrs. Taylor vas greatly
, shocked to learn that any news. of her
husbands troubles had become public.
She mas been practically FRUSTRATED at
| her home since her husbands dis
charge. He was out today searching
for employment.
Manager Jacob p. Zingg. of the Mont
clair plant of the Public Service Cor
poration. whose offices and store houses
are at i60 Bloomfield street, said today:
1T is true that Mr.. Taylor has been
discharged. II is also true that auditors
are making an examination of his
books"
Mr.. Zingg would not deny, however,
that Mr.. Taylor was short between
$4,000 and $4,000.
In East Orange. Taylor is known as
a man Of quiet habits. who has lived
for several years past in a pretty home
there with his wife and two grown
children. lie is past 50 years of age.
Aside from his duties as head book
keeper, Taylor had the handling of all
the company's money in Montclair. He
made deposits in the National Trust
Company there. and the deposits were
subject to his check.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
LAWYER CONVICTED
IN WILL FORGERY
SEEKS A RETR|AL
Ready Secures New Evidence
and Serves Notice on
Prosecutor.

Samuel Kalisch and ex-Judge Thomas
Henry. counsel for Mathew j. Ready,
recently convicted in the Court Of
Common Pleas before Judge Ten Eyck
of forging the will of John Wells Rus
sell, served notice yesterday on Prose-
cutor Young that they would argue on
Monday morning in Common Pleas
Court for a retriai for their client.
1t Is understood that Ready's coun-
sci has obtained new evidence in the
case in tine shape of affidavits, ana
these will be used in his behalf. In the
event of the courts refusal to grant
q new trial it is likely that sentence
viii be at once imposed. and then
Ready's counsel will apply for a writ
Of error, whom the case will be ao-
pealed.
Russell was u wealthy rcclusc resid-
ing in Orange. He had a housekeeper
named Mary Clayin, and Ready Is al
legged to have signed Russelrs name
to a win giving Russells entire estate
to the housekeeper Testimony of
handwriting experts figured largely in
the trial, and it was their statements
that led to the lawyers conviction.
Ready is now on bail
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
FISH LOSES HIS
FIGHT TO ENJO|N
HARTMAN STOCK
Chicago Court DissOIves Iniunc'
ton Against Illinois Gen.
tral Shareholders.

CHICAGO, Feb. 20.--E. H. Hartman
today gained complete victory in the
Illinois Central litigation, which has
been in the Superior Court since last
Z October. Judge Ball today rendered q
decision dissolving the temporary IN
junction granted to Stuyvesant, Fish. by
which 2S6, ,231 shares of stock were en-
Joined from being voted at the annual
meeting of the Illinois Central Rail-
road Company. This stock, which was
held by the Union Pacific Railroad
Company and the Railroad Securities
Company Of New Jersey, now can be
voted at the annual meeting, which will
be held in this city March 2.
The decision of Judge Ball comprises
10000 words. After, citing the history
of the case, and going a considerable
length into the various claims and as
sertions made by both sides, the court
says:
"Thisrsuit might have been brought
by tho 'Iliaos Central. It's subject
matter is one which all the stockholders
of that corpora ton are equally inter-
ested. The bill alleges that complain
ants made no application to the conf
pany to bring this suit, because they
believe they have the individual right
as stockholders to bring this actioni
and that it. would have been idle to nave
made such application because eight OF
The thirteen directors of the ILLINOIS
Central believe that the Union Pacinc
and the Railroad Securities Company
haze the right to hold and to vote the
stocis severaily owned by them be-
cause three of these directors nave
participated in tic uu awful acts COM
plained of, and five others would nave
been advised by Hartman not to alloW
The bringing of such suit and wollld
have followed such advice; and because
Of the personal hostility of eight OF said
directors to Fish they would not have
permitted such a suit to be brought
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
HEGEMAN GIVES
HIMSELF Up On
PERJURY COUNTS
Indicted Metropolitan Life In
surance President Surrenders
TO District-AttOrney.

NEW YORK, Feb. 20.-John r.
Hcgeman, president of the Metropoii-
tan Life Insurance Company. presented
himself at the Office OF the district
attorney today. and was formally
placed under arrest on charges of per-
jury and forgery. The charges are
the same on which Mr.. Hegcman was
Indicted recently. There were seven
charges of forgery and three OF per
jury.
When Mr.. Hegeman was arrested
soon after the indictments were re-
turned, Justice Bowling dismissed the
forgery charges. Both District Attor-
ney Jerome and John y. Lindsey, coun-
sci for Mr. JIegeman. expressed dis
satisfaction with Justice Dowling' S
action, and it was agreed that an ap-
peal be taken. 1t is said that upon the
decision which will result from the
appeal will hang all the pending prose-
tutions against various insurance off,
cials in matters of annual reports.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20

Freed by court action from Joseph
NJ. Cooper, who contracted a soiga1nous
marriage with her in Jersey City on
October Il, 1906, Theresa CORNER, of 2t2
Lafayette street, is content to work
daily, but believes that the man who
placed a bliglH upon her happiness
should be punished.
With relatives Miss CORNER was in
Jersey city yesterday when Cooper was
to have pleaded in the General Sessions
Court to the indictment for bigamy re-
turned against him by the Hudson
County Grand Jury. When Cooper
failed to appear, Miss Corner became
hysterical, declaring he should be pun
ished. and almost collapsed. Coopers
counsel were given week to produce
him i'll court or his bond will be for
fcited.
At Miss Corners home today mem
bers Of her family. she being at her
employment, declared she was happy
to be fl eed from Copper. but that he
should not be allowed to escape the
law.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20


Guindon's suicide was probably un-
premeditated, as he transacted a large
amount of business prior to taking his
life. At the time Of the suicide he was
sitting at his desk Next to him were
William p utter and w. l.. Bruce. off,
Gers Of the company lie had just die
tated the following note:
Dear Harry-Please take up the r.
j. Dean receivership T. ". G." when
mis- nephew, Harry Thurston. TO whom
the note was addressed. entered the
executive Offices.
Without word, Gundon drew a re-
volver of large calibre from drawer
of his desk and, placing its muzzle
against his heart, fired. He fell oyer
on his desk dead
The millionaire has been an acute
sufferer from asthma for years. He
leaves a widow, his second wife. She
was formerly tho widow of Frederick
Allen. lessee of the Astor House. 1t is
generally understood that Guindon took
over this lease.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
A 'CORKER,'
ROOSEVELT Tells
SENATOR COLBY
Governor and Dryden Guests OF
President at White House
Luncheon.

WASHINGTON, FEB. 2O.--"GoVerBor
Fort is n cOrker," declared President
Roosevelt to senator Everett Colby as
the IEEsez COuuty, \. j., lawyer left
the White House.
Political wiseacres attach great sig
nifcance to the presence at the White
House today Of Governor John Frank
lin Fort and former United States Sen
ator John T. Dryden. of Newark who
we're guests of President Roosevelt at
luncheon. The President. of course.
win say nothing, and as to Fort and
Dryden, why, that's their secret.
il Is claimed, however, that the two
distinguished Essex County Repaol-
cans were brought together at the
table OF the nations executive i'm an
effort to have New Jersey made solid
for Taft. The War Secretary has not
included New Jersey among his own
States, but the President, it Is said,
sees a possibility of capturing the dele
cation for his favorite.
1t is said that ex-senator Dryden,
who lost his seat in the upper branch
through the New Idea Republicans
opposition to him. and his friends are
now working in perfect harmony with
the Colby wing of the party and that
they are inclined TO be friendly TO the
Taft boom.
In South Jersey however, tho lead
ers appear to favor Speaker Cannon.
The situation in Governor Forts State
Nas no doubt the principal topic dis
cusscd at the luncheon.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
GENERAL STOESSEL
SENTENCED To PAY
DEATH PENALTY

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb 2O.--L;eu-
tenant-General stoessel has been con-
den1ned to death.
General Fock has been reprimanded
and Generals Smirnor and Reiss have
been acquitted.
The court recommends that the death
sentence upon Stoessel be commuted to
ten years imprisonment in fortress,
and that he be excluded from the
service
The charge against General stoessei
was cowardice in the surrender Of Fort
Arthur to the Japanese.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
WHITMORE CRIES
NOT GUILTY" IN
CROWDED COURT
Suspected Harrison Swamp Murderer, Clad in
Mourning for my Poor Wife Lena" Makes
Sensational Address to Judge.
PROSECUTOR SPRING. A SURPRISE BY
SILENCE AFTER PLEA FOR EARLY TRIAL
Ispeeial to the Evening star. |

y,
W ~ AMOUNTED
@ the Court of
& a with the
in
swan n December &C.
whmore, visby
ing him with in address
he cried Il desire speedy
a ti as possible.
desire
in confident
m charge"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
NEW STATE COMPTROLLER
TAKES OATH OF OFFICE.
[speelal o lhe Erenlns starl

TRENTON. Feb. co. Supreme Court
Justice Garrison today administered
the oath Of Office of State comptroller
to Henry J. West, of Camden The
bond was fixed at $4,000. It has not
gone through The formality Of APP
proval, because Of tho absencS Of Cow
ernor Fort. The bondsinen arc David
Baird, Robert Hand ana Peter @
Nerga After taking the oath Of office
West was introduced 70
heads of state departments BY former
]. Willard Morgan.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
WOOD QUITS PHILIPPINES
FOR SIX-MONTH JAUNT.

MANILA, Feb 20.-Major- General
Leonard Wood, commanding the mill
tary division of the Philippines, is
about to leave for Europe on six
months leave of absence. Major-G Gen
eral John F. Weston will assume com
mand of the division in his absence.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
FORAKER LOSES FIGHT
ON BROWNSVILLE RAID.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2o.-when the
Brownsville question is voted upon by
the Senate committee on military af-
fairs next Tuesday, the majority win
indorse the action Of the President In
dismissing three companies Of negro
soldiers of the Twenty Infantry.
on account of the raid on the Texas
town. Senator Foraker win make
minority report.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
VOTE TO GUST KELSEY
is EXPECTED NEXT WEEK.

ALBANY, n. Y, Feb 90 The Sen
ate today adopted without dissenting
vote resolution setting February rs
for final vote ON the removal from Of,
flee of Otto Kelsey superintendent Of
the State Insurance Department, as
recommended By Governor Hughes. A
discussion Of certain details OF the reso-
luton indicated that il would be passed
without serious opposition.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
KEYS MAY BE cLEw TO THIEVES.

Thievos entered the barber shop OF
Michael Masciola. 70 South Canal
street, last night, and carried Oft four
-razors and othon tools. to tho value Of
$3.50. They left behind a bunch Of
keycs from which the police hope 10
run down the thieves
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
GUINDON, HEAD OF
FULLER EXPRESS,
COMMITS SUICIDE
Millionaire Shoots Himself While in New York
Office of the COmpany--WaS Well Known in
the Northern Section Of New Jersey.
POLICE RESERVES ARE CALLED TO CHECK
CROWD AT THE CHAMBERS ST. HEADQUARTERS
. UGENE W. GUINDox. the milonai

w.
nv
~ the lis
Chambers
Gundon created wild the building and
suicide.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
GIRL KILLED BY
FALL OF BEAM
FROM BRIDGE
Little Coal-picker's Life Crushed
Out While Gathering Fuel
for Sick Mother.
THREE CENTRAL WORKMEN
HELD FOR FATALITY
Mother Overcome as Death
Takes Her Third Child With
in Two Months.

Struck down by a heavy beam which
dropped upon her as she passed beneath
the New Jersey Central Railroad
bridge spsnning Van Buren, street to-
day, 7-year-old Kate Wisniewslli died
two hours later from internal injuries
and a fractured skull in st. Janes's
Hospital. The beam was being rolled
on a small truck by three carpenters
employed by the railroad in repairing
the bridge when 1t slipped and fell
upon the little girl. The men, Jacob
Tresch, William Liant and James HILL
all of Dunellen, are under arrest in the
Third Precinct station.
In the one room in the squalid tene-
ment house at $40 Market street called
home by her, the child's mother is
hysterical from grief, for Kate is the
third child to be taken from her in two
months. Daily expecting the advent Of
another child. the stricken mothers
grief is rendered pitiabie by her condi-
ton and the abject poverty of the
family.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
ENGINE IN NEW HOUSE.

Chemical Engine Company No. was
transferred from the old f1rehouse in
Branford place to the new building in
Mulberry street this afternoon.
The members of the company are
very much pleased with the new quar-
ters, which are finer than anything
they have enjoyed in years,
Truck Company No. went to the
new building several weeks ago.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20

BUTCHERS AND GROcERs, Supplies.
Maclsnot q Dorsmus Co.. sgs-7ss Broad st.--Ad
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
Fever Claimed Two.

The father, Michael. is a railroad
laborer, earning small wages, and what
little savings the family had were
swept away by the Illness OF the two
children, whose deaths followed quickly
from scarlet fever. Both were girls, AZ
and 11s years old.
Little Kate, comforter of her mother
in the days OF grief following the death
of her sisters, left home this morning
to search for scraps of wood and bits
of coal to feed the feeble flame in the
one ricketty stove, the warmth from
which kept the father, mother and her
self from freezing to death in the zero
days of this month.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20

Passing beneath the Central Railroad
span in Van Buren street, she was
felled without warning by the beam
which dropped from the tracks above.
The heavy block of wood struck the
child in the breast. cruelty wounding
her little body. and as she fell the
pavement against which she was
thrown fractured her skull.
Bleeding and unconscious. she was
picked up by Patrolman Fitzsimmons
of the Third Precinct, and hurried to
ST. Jamess Hospital, where the sur
geons gravely shook their heads as
they gave no hope.
Word was sent by the police to the
mother, who collapsed.
The father was also notified and hur-
ried to the hospital, arriving just after
the child died.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-20
Stranded No More !

A stranded young
fellow from Sweden
Who was greatly in
need ofgood feedin';
In I'll Il STAR found
an ad,
And he very soon
had
4 job and the cash
he was needin'.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-12-29
For Deadly Assault

Joaquin Fernandez and Franco Mo lino were arrested Sunday night on complaint of Antonio Braud, who charged that they had attacked him with deadly weapon while he was on his way to work at the shelter. An ugly looking bowie knife was found on the person of Fernandez when he was arrested. They were arraigned yester' day afternoon in Judge Hinson Thom. as' court and their hearing continued until Wednesday at o'clock.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-12-29
First Story Finished:

The first story walls of the new of fee building being erected by the Globe Gas Electric company, adjacent to the Dominion hotel, are completed and work on the walls for the second story has been commenced. The front will be of white pressed brick, the lower story being largely of glass. The build ing will be ready for occupancy in thir- ty days.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-12-29
ALL THIS WEEK

See Dr. R. Glaze, the Chicago neuro' ogist, at the Kinney hotel for your glasses. All kinds fitted by the latest methods. You will not suffer with dis appointment or failures as you ire quently do by other methods. Make your appointments early. Office hours I to 8 p. m. He guarantees satisfac tion. Reasonable prices.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-12-29
Thomas an Athlete

Frank Thomas, who has been attend ing the Tempe Normal, is spending the holiday season with his parents, Judge and Mrs. Hinson Thomas. He will re- turn to Tempe after the holidays to resume his studies. Young Thomas is quite an athlete, being possessor of the tennis championship for Arizona, and the team of which he is member win ming many events in the recent field meet of the normal with the Phoenix high school.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-12-29
Work on Freight House

Work on the freight house of the Gila Valley, Globe & Northern railroad is progressing rapidly, the outside walls being now placed on the mammoth shed. When finished it will have about four times the capacity of the present shack used for freight house. It is expected that the completion of the freight house will be immediately fol. lowed by the beginning of work on the new passenger depot.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-12-29
Will Hold Open House

Cards have been issued by the Sa- guaro club announcing that the club will hold open house all day New Years day, and also that the first ladies night will be the same evening from 7:30 to 11:30.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-12-29

made public. The consideration was s2, 500 and the property is considered a bargain at the figure. The railroad was represented by c. D. Reppy and the deal was made through Merritt Mo Pherson of the Consolidated Realty company.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-12-29
Pleasant Party

The home of MT. and Mrs. Williams on Noftsger hill was the scene of de- lightful party last Saturday night, when about sixty of their friends as sembled to enjoy interesting games, and music, Miss Sarah acting ac accompan- ist. Singing and dancing were indulged in until a late hour, when delicate re- treatments were served by the hostess.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-12-29
Advance Agent Here

F. s. Cutler, advance agent for the Jose company, which will be at Dream land January and 6, was in the city yesterday making arrangements for the coming of his company. He will leave this morning for Bisbee and Douglas.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-12-29
Insurance Adiuster Here

R. T. Archer, an independent fire in surance adjuster of Los Angeles, is in the city adjusting the loss incurred in the recent fire which destroyed the house belonging to R. F. Feland in North Globe. M
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-12-29

Two prizes at Maurel hall dance Fri day night. One prize for best lady s costume. One for best gentleman E costume.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-12-29

cator The contention of Brewer is that the prior claim is not valid on account of faulty location. Judge McCollum IS attorney for the plaintiff.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-12-29
SHORT STORIES OF THE CITY
Removes to Trust Building

The assay office of E. T. Satchell IS being removed today to new quarters in the Trust building from the old To- cation in the Martin building near the Dominion hotel.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-12-29
For Road Overseer--

Bob Henry is circulating petition asking to be appointed road overseer of the road leading to the Pinal noun tains near town. The petition will be presented to the board of supervisors at the next session.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-12-29
Ford's New Sign

Ike Ford has had placed in front of his feedery a fine new Illuminated sign to light the pathway of the hun gry to his place.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-12-29
Railroad Buys Lot

Railroad Buys Lot
 The Gila Valley, Globe & Northern Railway company yesterday purchased the A. E. Kinsman place in North Globe. The purpose for which the rail road will use the property has not been
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-12-29
TheGlobeBank and Savings Go.

We have just received 200 new Fam fly Savings Banks. Call and get one today. We pay to 6 per cent on term deposits and 2 to per cent on Escrow deposits, the only system enabling a bank to pay its depositors in cash any day.
 We write Fire Insurance in the best companies.
 We make collections, real estate deals and always have money to loan ouI customers.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-12-29
"a for Administrator

Kennedy has applied for Vt as administrator in
 of the estate of John
 as recently killed in
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-12-29

ooM1No-cHrMEs OF NORMANDY.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1908-12-29

in the dis. ,ision of f four 'e to CT,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-18
NATIONAL ARCHERS'
ANNUAL TOURNEY

CHICAGO, August 1S.-Champion arch
ers from all sections of the country met
today in the opening events of the thir-
tieth annual championship Of the National
Archers Association, which will continue
through the week at the range in Wash
ington Park. President Edward B.
Weston reports a fine entry list with pros
poets of keen competition. Col. Robert
Williams of Washington. D. c., who holds
numerous records is among those ex-
pected to figure for the championship, as
are E. W. Frentz OF Boston, w. H.
Thompson Of Seattle, c. c. Beach of Bat
tie Creek, Ben Keys of Boston. DR.. Wes-
ton of Chicago and George F. Henry of
Des Moines. OF the women present Mrs.
NJ. c. Howell of Cincinnati, who has won
seventeen national championships. is con-
sidered the most likely winner of the
event this year. although a few look for
Mrs. Phillips Of Battle Creek to wrest the
championship honors from the Cincinnati
woman. Mrs. Phillips is the only woman
who has defeated Mrs. Howell for a cham
pionship. The program today was an
yards and 60 arrows at 30 yards during
the morning with York round during
the afternoon of e arrows at 100 yards
4S arrows at so yards and "a arrows at 60
yards. For the women there was a CO.
lumbia round of "a arrows at 80, 10 and 30
yards in the morning and national
round of 4S arrows at GO yards and "a ar
rows at so yards in the afternoon. The
tournament will close Friday.