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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-05
NEWPlAYGR0UNOS
COMMISSIONER IS
NAMED TONIGHT
Mayor Said to Have Selected DR..
Joseph Froelich, with Aron-
son and Jagle.

1t Is understood hat Mayor Hauss-
ling will send a special message to the
Common Council tonight nominating
George w. Jagle. Louis v. Aronson
n DR.. Joseph Froelich as playground
commissioners. DR.. Froelich will take
the place of Frank J. McTague. who
had previously been nominated by the
Mayor.
1t is understood that the city counsel
had advised that the previous appoint
ments were illegal because Mr.. Jagle
and Mr.. Aronson had failed to qualify
and because the Common Council had
not reconsidered its vote after II had
rejected the name of Mr.. McTague.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-05

O'Brien, Henry Welt, Joseph Hid, Phil
ip Liable, August Schumacher, ii. +.
Geisheimer, John Lederer, Louis
Boehme. H. P. Pfeiffer, Valentine
Braun, F. Albert Hahn, John McEllroy,
Jacob Liable, Emil Meyer, Charles A.
Schumacher, William f. Cashull, M. f.
Walter, John Boyer, Henry Fischer
John Beger. William H. Barkhorn'
Henry f. Groel, Andrew Wolf, John
Erb, A. Melville. M. ID. Harries, Fred
Nelson, Police Judge Simon Hahn. A
Garfield, Emil Hildebrant, II. Book
hold, William J.. Zusi, August Fink
John Desch, Philip Ellerman, Gottfried
Widmer, Alderman John F. Sinnott, ST.
Ernest Fielder.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-05

city who were callers at Senator Kesn's
home were State Assessor David Baird,
of Camden, who has been on the Pacific
coast for several weeks; County Chair
man Alfred N. Dalrymple. OF Essex; the
Jersey members of Congress, Senator
Frank o. Briggs. the officers of the Es-
sex Troop, and a score or more of New
arkers; Clarence H. Kelsey, Louis Hood
and Charles Feick.
Members Of the Carrot A. Hobart
Association and other Jersey organi-
cations who arrived in time braved the
conditions and marched in the second
division Of the inaugural parade.
The Essex Troop made a fine show
ing, being well up In the line Of march,
preceded only by Pennsylvania and
Delaware troops. They were ~applauded
everywhere. President Taft had as his
personal escort Troop A. Ohio N. g., a
crack organization. Colonel Frederick
Gilbryson, of Forts staff. was on the
honorary staff of MAJOR General Bell,
u. S. A.
1t took several hours for the process
sion of over 30, 900 men to pass the re-
viewing stand.
Well to the fore was Maori General
Oliver o. Howard, almost a Newarker,
whose white hair and beard and empty
sleeve evoked wild cheering. He
marched over the same course beside
General u. s. Grant in the grand re-
view after the Civil War. Yesterday
he was in a big white automobile in the
Presidents party. h.
Governor Hughes. of New York. rode
al the head Of his States troops and
received an ovation. Governor Fort
had planned to accept an invitation to
sit in the administration reviewing
stand, but decided later to view the
procession with his guests from a big
window at Pennsylvania ven and
Fourteenth street. The Jersey execu-
tive recognized many friends in the
line among the Princeton men with
Orange and Black umbrellas, the q
class of '6s and other alumni, and In
the Jersey civic associations.
Soldiers returned from Cuba, thou
sands of tars from the globe circling
fleet, veterans from the Philippines,
and all were greeted with u~nbounded
enthusiasm.
Departure Was Impressive.
1.-THE most impressive scene of the
day." said Governor Fort this morn
ing, excepting Of course taking the
oath by the President, was the formal
departure from the Senate chamber
after the inauguration. The clerk
called the roll, naming each official,
the Supreme Court justices and Presi-
dent Taft being among the firfist to file
out of the CAPITOL"
Senator F~relinghuysen got an unex-
pected ovation when he left the Capitol.
He is well over six feet tall and his
| appearance impressed the crowd. APP
plause finally gave way to a demand
for a speech. The senator was en-
barrassed. but handled the situation.
He bowed, lifted his hat and passed to
his carriage with Mrs. Frelinghuysen.
Governor Fort and his guests will
start for home this afternoon on the
Pennsylvania train due to leave al
1880. They will go without meeting
Senator Briggs or former Governor
Murphy. unless they call late today,
While all We're at the .Kean reception,
they n the Governor didn't meet.
Party strife hasn't been left at home,
and the spirit of Fort and anti-F'ort
was apparent here.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-05
TREATS FRIENDS ON BIRTHDAY.

David Strauss, of 1913 Quitman street,
secretary of the Jeffersonian Club. cele-
brated his thirtieth birthday by taking
dorf-Astoria last night. He was pre-
scented with a writing outfit, including
a old-mounted fountain pen. After
the supper the party went to the
theatre.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-03-05
is HELD ON CHARGE
OF FRAUD BY NEGRO.

Patrick McCauley, of 35 Wickliffe
street, was held in $500 bail for the
grand jury at the Fourth Precinct
Police Court today on the charge Of
obtaining SIS under false pretenses
from Robert Harris. a negro, Of Is
Clayton street. 81
The Washington herald., 1909-03-13
WESTERN MAYOR QUITS OFFICE
Los Angeles Is Stirred by Action of
Public Official.

Los Angeles. Cal. March l2-The city
council to-day accepted the resignation
Of Mayor A. c. Harper.
The selection Of a successor was post-
poned to next Monday in order that ad-
vice may be had on the question or
whether an appointment should be made
to hold office TO March 2s. the date OF
the recall election, or TO January /. the
end Of the present term
Los Angeles awol1e to-day to the most
remarkable situation in it's political his
tory With Mayor Harpers resignation
in the hands of the city council. forced TO
that course by the published threats or
exposure OF his official and personal rec
ord; With a special election but a fort
night distant; with two candidates for
mayor on the ticket, and legal questions
arising upon every side casting doubt up
on further procedure, the situation pre-
sented was one of complexity and con-
fusion.
Mayor Harper has as yet Issued no
public statement as 20 the reasons for
his enforced retirement He is said 20
have denied that he had been IN any
manner dishonest, claiming that he went
into Office in 1907 worth $4,000, and re-
tired practically without any resources.
The mayor did not appear at his oniee
to-day
The Washington herald., 1909-03-13
OHIO H0NoRS FORAKER.
Legislature of State Listens 10 Ad
dress by the Former Senator.

Legislature of State Listens 10 Ad-
dress by the Former Senator.
Columbus. Ohio March I2.-Ex-senator
J. B. Foraker was honored by the legls-
lature this morning durinEea visit TO the
city by being invited 20 address the
members. He spoke first to the house
and then TO the senate. Referring to the
fact that he was a private citizen. he
frankly admitted that he would havs
preferred reelection 70 the Senate.
But" he said. you saw ht to decide
otherwise, and 1 have only to thank you
for It. I have so often been on both
sides Of such propositions that I have be-
come used 70 It. was twice elected
governor and twice defeated. and I was
twice elected to the Senate and twice de-
feated.
The newspapers have attached some
political significance 10 my visit here.
It has none am here purely for social
reasons I was invited 10 meet some
Of my good friends. Let me say that
with my return 10 private citizenship I
have come to enjoy a peace OF mind that
has not been mine before for twenty-five
years. and I appreciate II so thoroughly
that l would not lightly cast Il aside
again"
The Washington herald., 1909-03-13
.ocrats Pledged

Just as some Of the Wisconsin and Kan
sas Republicans were elected on their
pledge to fight the Cannon rules in the
House. so were some OF the Democrats
pledged. II is said, to depart from the
Continued on Page 4, Column q.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-13
MORE MONEY FOR TEACHERS.
west Vfrginia's New superintendent
VIII Increase school Efficiency.
Erc-i.l 20 IL rr-.-.-.--.-

West Virginia'S New Superintendent
Will Increase school EfficIepev.
Special to The Washington Herald
Parkersburg. W. We, March PIN q
statement given out here to-day Super-
intende2t OF Schools NJ P. shawkev. who
on March took Office. gives what might
be termed his inaugural address.
West Virginia. according 70 the nav
superintendent viii be brought 70 the
front in an educational way. as sne IS
being brought to the front commercially
and industrially. At the present time
there are but few high schools in the
State, only seventy-three in the fortv-
I'VE counties. This number within the
next four years Mr. Shawkey plans 10
largely Increase by establishing wherever
possible high school in each maRis-
terial district.
The new head Of the educational svs-
TEN also plans 70 improve the ofie,encv
or the teachers by increasing the salaries
and chances of promotion. He intends
70 make the course OF study uniform ali
over the State. and to this end the State
board of education. OF which Supt. shaw
key Is the head. is preparing a new
course for tie entire State
The Washington herald., 1909-03-13
COOPER CASE MAY
GO TO JURY TO-DAY
Closing Argument Will Be
Made This Forenoon.
CROWD THERE, DESPITE RAIN
Judge Anderson, Chief Counsel for
Defendants, Makes Brilliant Plea
for Their Lives-He VIII Finish
This Morning, and he Followed
by Attorney General MeCarn.

Nashville. Tenn. March I2-After hav-
ing spoken nine and one-half hours. Gen
". h Washington, Of counsel for Col
70. B. Cooper. r J. Cooper. and J. D.
Sharpe. on trial on the charge OF nur-
dering ex-senator E. ". Carmack, closed
his argument this morning He was fol
lowed by Judss = II Anderson. CHIEF
counsel for the defendants. who began
his speech after the noon recess. and.
having spoken three hours and twenty
minutes. announced that he would con-
clu6e tomorrow morning.
The remaining speaker win be Attorney
General Jefferson McCarn. and Il IS ex-
pected that he viii take up the remainder
OF the day in presenting the States side
OF the case. Should he close early in the
afternoon. Judge Hart viii probably de-
liver his charge to the jury. II not he
Will do so Monday. Capt. G. T. Fitz-
hugh. for the prosecution. spoke four
hours and fifty minutes.
Gen. J. B Garner, also for the state.
consumed four hours and ten minutes.
and Gen NJ H Meek, representing the
defendants, four hours and forty minutes.
Rain Fails to Keep Crowd Away.
Despite a drizzling rain. scores Of
people focked TO the courtroom imme-
diately upon the adjournment at the
dinner hour. to join the hundreds who
had sat throughout the morning session.
and were prepared to remain until the
days close
Judge Anderson. surrounded by Law
books and records OF the evidence taken
in this celebrated case. at once plunged
into the argument. which was given very
close attention. He said Mr.. Carmack
had the right 70 1--we, but no more right
than the humblest citizen. He deeply de-
plored that Mr. Carmack forced the ne
eessity Of Robin Cooper taking his life.
Offensive Use OF Name.
Judge Anderson took up the editorial.
and stated that after the close OF the
gubernatorial campaign Mr.. Carmack be
came editor OF the Tennessean and con-
tinued TO use Col Cooper's name offen-
sively He next discussed the interview
between Col Cooper and 3Ir. Craig. dur
ing which the former made complaints
in regard to the, references TO him and
the latter's volunteering TO act as peace
maker, and whose mission came TO
naught.
At this point Judge Anderson said he
was almost exhausted. and requested that
the court adjourn. which action was ae-
cordingly taken.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-13
MRS. PIRIE GETS DECREE.
Wife of MiIIiOnaire's Son Awarded
AIimOny I'm New York Court.

IN -7~NN NOuEhs
New York. March 12-Mrs. Hazel B.
Pirie. daughter-in-law OF John T. Pirie,
who is largely interested IN the Standard
OH Company and the firm Of Carson.
Pirie. Scott & Co. of Chicago. VIII re-
ceive a decree Of separation from Allan
Hawkins Pirie. according to the decision
Of Justice Truax. who took testimony IN
her action in the Supreme Court to-day.
Pirie for a time was locked up IN the
Nassau County jail because he could not
raise 5000 bail. He was arrested on a
warrant sworn out by his wife. whom he
married IN 1902 Mrs. Pirie was begin
ming an action for a separation, alleging
cruel and inhuman treatment. and. fear
ing that her husband was about TO leave
the S.ste. had a warrant issued for his
arres, Oy Justice Greenbaum. OF the Su-
prenlA Court
Justice Davis directed PIrie to paw his
wife s125 a month alimony pending the
trial Of her suit for separation. At the
same time he directed that Pirie be re-
leased from jail after the latter had been
tncarceTated for nearly a month
Pirie was not In court to-day. He did
not defend his wife's suit Justice Truax.
after hearing Mrs. Prizes testimony.
awarded her alimony at the rate Of 800 a
month
The Washington herald., 1909-03-13
NORFOLK GAMBLING CRUSADE
Grandson of Indiana Representative
Exposes the Resorts.
Holman Fletcher, n Reporter, Visits
Dens and Causes Police
Investigation.
Special to The Washington Herald.

Special to The Washington Herald
Norfolk. Va. March I2-Following the
publication Of a newspaper article in the
Landmark written by Holman Fletcher,
a reporter. who IS a grandson OF the late
Representative Holman, Of Indiana
showing that certain sections OF Norfolk
are "hOneycombed" with gambling
places, a crusade against gambling in
this city has been started by Common
wealth's Attorney Tilton and Chief Of
Police Kizer.
Three men. Tope Mapp. Hugh Mckay,
and ". T. Lintz. have been arrested as
a result OF the publication upon the
charge Of operating roulette wheels.
Fletcher will be the star witness IN the
investigation by the officers OF the law
before the grand jury. He says that he
visited the places ard saw what games
were played. but does not know who was
operating the resort.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-13
MAY ANNEX REPUBLICS.
United States and Mexico Determined
20 End Central American Dispute.

Mexico City. March 12-There IS a
story current in diplomatic circles here
that is believed 70 be true that the United
States and Mexico reached g private IN
derstanding and agreement 70 divide Cen
trai America and annex four republics. n
the event Of further Disturbances in that
part OF the world.
According 10 the story afoat here the
question OF Intervention n Central Amer
ica had been discussed between Wash
lngton and Mexico City for some tire
and the conclusion had been reached. thar
annexation IS the only solution OF the
problem Of ending the periodical revolu-
tons that have been the curse OF the 18th
mian republics.
As a result OF this private understand
ing. which has not been placed on paper.
Il IS said that the United States has con
sented for Mexico 20 annex Guaremsla
and Honduras. and Mexico has in turn
given her assent 70 the annexation of
Nicaragua and Salvador 70 the United
states.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-13
BRYAN ESCAPES REBUKF
only Two Majority In Favor OF Hi.
Views fn Nebraska House.

unAy Two MINORITY In EaNoE OF his
Views in Nebrasks House.
Lincoln. Nebr.. March I2-By the mar
row margin OF two votes. one OF them
furnished by a Republican. Mr. Bryan
to-day escaped being rebUked By the
Democratic house A bill had been pend
ing TO enable the state University to be
enlisted among the benefciaries OF the
Carnegie pension fund for teachers
Mr. Bryan declared in his paper that
Carnegie coin is tainted money: that its
acceptance meant an inevitable change OF
tone toward Carnegie by the university
professors. and that Nebraska ought 20
be too proud 10 accept
The Democratic senate passed the bin
Mr.. Bryan then began personally TO lob
b. against the measure, making a speech
70 the Joint session. and appearing before
the committee 10 oppose it When the
matter first came up to-day. the house,
By vote Of 90 TO 4s. indefinitely post
poned 1t. later & was partly resuscitated
BY parliamentary procedure. and Il may
yet be passed.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-13
PIQUED BY A REFUSAL.
Minister Bryan Resigned After Being
Denied a Better Post.

minister Bryan Resigned After Being
Denied n Better Post.
SPECIAL 10 ne Washington Herald
Chicago. N, March 12-Charles Page
Bryan resigned as United states Minister
10 Portugal because he received a polite
rundown from the new administration az
Washington He wanted a promotion in
the diplomatic service, but refusal was
MS portion
Col Bryan. It IS whispered. looked with
longing eyes on the ambsssadorship 10
Austria Hungary.
In fact. he sought the aid OF Chicago
Republican leaders. who. il is said, did
not wax enthusiastic over the proposition,
and intimated strongly that be had been
holding good Federal jobs for twelve
years now and that II might be a hap
pier thought from an organization stand
point 70 turn over Col Bryan's number
70 a "deliverer."
The outcome OF the correspondence IS
that Minister Bryan voluntarily. accord
.ng 70 the Official statement from Wash
ington. goes upon the State Department
retirement list
The Washington herald., 1909-03-13

in writing, and the operators answered
that It could be considered as an exact
called attention 20 the number Of the page
OF the minutes OF the meeting in 1906 upon
which the proposition appeared.
Tt was understood that another con-
ference would be held after Mr.. Lewis
and his committee presented the opera
tors proposition to a convention Of mine
Workers"
The Washington herald., 1909-03-13
proposal WRITTEN ON EGG.
Man Asks for Answers from Any
MarrIaReabIe YounK Lady.

Wilkesbarre. Pa. March l2-While en-
Dloyes OF q wholesale commission house
here were to-day uqpscking eggs. they
found one containing a proposal Of mar
riage. On il were the words
Charles A p Ulsh. OF Middle Creek,
Snyder County. Pa. Food-looking.
wealthy young man. voa - pleased TO
have an answer from -rriAgeabIe
young lady"
The employees are keeping e egg. but
VIII give the young mans address TO sew
eral young ladies they know. and see
what can be done for him.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-13

Franklin. Ind. March 12.-Leouard 3
first term in the legislature. has received
an offer from the Russian government o,
5000 a yer. besides travelling expenses
for three years service as a corn spe-
cialist among the Russian farmers. Mr.
Ciore has for ten years been recognized
corn king and IN 1890 received-the high
est prizes at the Paris Worlds ExpOsi-
The Washington herald., 1909-03-13
snecinI se..ion b. Porta Rico.

san Juan. P. r. March I2.-Ths legis-
lature adjourned to-day The conference
committees representing the house and
the executive council failed 10 agree on a
budget. Gov Post called an extra ses-
sion and IL convened to-day. Unreason-
able cuts by the house Of salaries or
insuIar officials was responsible for the
tFsso c--ecrnepf
The Washington herald., 1909-03-13
-. NInther,s Eefnfe.

Newport, r. /. March 12-Mrs. William
Walsh Sherman. Of Newport and New
York, win receive large portion OF her
mothers estate, the property OF Mrs
John Carter Brown, whose VIII was filed
for probate here this afternoon. The es-
tate. il is understood. VIII not amount
To more than 100000
The Washington herald., 1909-03-13
Pittsburg-EIkins Trolley Discussed.

bpeclaI % The Washington Herald
Grafton. w Va. March 12.-ReliabIe in
formation is to the effect that the Pttt,-
burg Traction Company has plans for
the construction OF trunk trolley line
between Pittsburg and Elkins. W Va
and work on some OF the connectinv l,,,l,s
viii be commenced this spring. The nlsnS
include giving Fairmont a connection
with Grafton and MOrgantown. One of
the first steps will be at the remote south
ern end Of the proposed system. when a
line now being constructed to Elkins will
be extended 10 Belington. and on to
Phiiippi-
The Washington herald., 1909-03-13

Salt Lake City. Utah. March 12-James
Christensen. former State treasurer. who
retired from Office January /. Is under
arrest here on the charge Of being a de-
faulter to the amount Of $4,000. The ar
rest followed Christiansen's confession of
his responsibility for the shortage. He
Is now in jail here The money. II is
said. was used in speculation in Nevada
mining ventures.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-13
WRECK ON B. & O.
Score Injured When Fast Train
Leaves Track

Chicago. March 1.-TWO men were
fatally injured and a score or more hurt
in the wreck Of a Baltimore and Ohio
fast passenger train from Chicago at
Indiana Harbor
One Of the dying men, the engineer. feu
under his engine. which was overturned
and was so deeply buried IN the sand be-
side the tracks that he had to De dug
out with shovels by passengers and the
train crew. w. E. Meller, fireman, is the
other victim.
The engine. tender, and baggage coach
OF the train were overturned.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-13
DYNAMITED HOUSE; IS HELD.
Bragg Arrested for Blowing IT
Sleeping Family.
pecial . NE Washington Herald.

Special - The Washington Herald.
Staunton. Va. March 12-Frank Bragg
IS in jail here 20 await hearing on the
charge Of dynamiting the house OF Mrs.
Edna Murphy. IN Augusta County. He
was arrested Thursday az Augusta
Springs. and was brought here for safe
keeping.
II is alleged that Bragg placed dyna-
mite under the house Of Mrs Murphy
and family after they had retired for
the night II Is said that the 0Iurphys
detected the smell OF the burning fuse.
and they barely escaped with their lives
before the house was blown up.