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The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-05-12
INSANE FARMER ON RAMPAGE
After Shooting Two Men and Being
Chased by a Posse is Finally
Placed Behind the Bars.
Copyright.

Denver, Colo-Chester l.. Wood, 40
years old, a retired farmer, recently
adjudged insane In the county court
here, went on a rampage on Sunday
when an ambulance was called to take
him to the insane asylum. After
shooting two men and being chased
by a posse into Jefferson county, he
was captured, after being fatally
wounded His two victims will re-
cover. Wood began at a. m. by
chasing away the ambulance driver
and attendant with a revolver when
they drew up in front of his home
He returned to the house, got another
revolver and cartridge belt and
emerged in time to shoot revolver
from the hand of Police Sergeant W.
III. Patterson, who, with detail, was
sent to capture him. He then fed
shooting and slightly wounding Regi-
maid Pals, Is years old, who happened
to be in his way.
When the pursuit led into open
country, farmers joined the chase
with shotguns, and after one of them,
Edward Newmaster, had fred and
missed him, Wood shot him in the
eye. He finally was run down near
Arvada, Jefferson county, where one
of the pursuers shot him in the chest.
Wood then disappeared. He was dis.
covered hiding in a culvert and sur
rendered to Sergeant Patterson. who
crawled in after him. He was taken
to the county hospital. 1t is thought
he will recover
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-05-12
Libel Case Dragging ALONG.

Washington. case of the Unit.
ed States versus the Press Publishing
company New York World, alleging
libel of President Taft Theodore
Roosevelt. Charles P. Taft and others
In connection with the purchase by
the government of title to the Panama
canal, has been docketed in the Unit
ed States supreme court, 1t comes to
the higher court on a writ of error is
sued by Judge Hough of the circuit
court of New York. who dismissed the
complaint because OF lack Of jurisdic-
tion.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-05-12

North Yakima, Wash.-George Carl,
Monday near Granger, after a run
ming fight. Carl is supposed to have
entered the home of j. W. Frazer.
When followed by Frazer, Carl drove
him back with revolver. Deputy
Sheriff Dekraay organized posse,
which followed Carl to the river. The
latter emptied has revolver at his pur.
suers, who fired in return, MORALLY
wounding the man.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-05-12
Fatal Shooting in Utah.

Millfork. Utah.--W. Wilcox. fore
man of the bridge gang employed by
the Denver & Rio Grande railway at
this place, was shot in the right
breast, little above the heart, Sat.
urday night by c. II. Give, and in.
stantly killed. Give, who did the
shooting, became angry with Wilcox,
shortly after the supper hour, and,
after an exchange of words, he drew
his gun and began shooting. Only one
shot took effect. Give then took to
his heels, but was captured. Both
men are married.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-05-12
Sad Blow to Raclna Men.

Albany. n. Y.-By a decisive vote
the senate on Wednesday passed the
Agnew-Ferkins anti-oral bookmaking
bill, which makes the present law pro-
hibiting bookmakins on race tracks
apply to such ofTenses when practiced
with or without writing" and also the
bin repeating that sect ON OF the law
which excerpts trustees or directors of
race tracks from liability for permit
ting gambling at their tracks.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-05-12
Fiftv Thousand Acres Flooded.

Sedalia, Mo.-The Grand river is
out of its banks at Clinton. No. as
the result of the heavy rains. Two
bridges of the Missouri, Kansas &
Texas railway have been carried
away Near Rich Hill, in Bates coun-
ty. the Marais Des Cygnes river is
out of its banks and fifty thousand
acres of bottom lands have been in
undated.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-05-12
Liahtnina penudes Woman.

misunderstanding struck Mrs,
Muisella Shuestick of Carnegie while
she was walking in Highland park.
Although the electricity burned off
half the hair on her head and strip.
ped off all her clothing on one side,
slightly soaring the flesh. she will re-
cover
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1910-05-12
4..FAST THROUGH TRAINS DAILY
AND THREE DISTINCT seem,
ROUTES

Pullman Palace and ordinary Ssy
ing cars to Denver, Omaha, Karz
City, st. Louis and Chicago witiu
change.
Free Reclining Chair Cars Peru|
ally conducted Excursions: a perg|
Dining Car Service.
For rates, folder, etc, inquire d
G. w. MCDONALD, Ticket Aga|
or write |. A. BENTON,
G.. A. p. d., Salt Lake C1|
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-02-18

CAUSED BY
A RUNAWAY

A horse attached to a runabout
belonging to the Perth Amboy Coal
Company, of Division street, ran
away yesterday, causing a number
of narrow escapes and scares. The
animal, while standing near the Le-
high Valley freight station in New
Brunswick avenue, became fright
ened by a passing engine and started
on mad dash southwark in Oak
street. Charles Polensky, it's driver,
was in the station at the time.
The horse ran OF Market street,
then eastward on Market street to
the park at High street, where it
was caught. Crossing Smith street
it narrowly missed some boys. re-
turning from school, and at Madison
avenue there came near being an ac-
cident, when the animal swerved
around a pedestrian
Numerous people attempted to
stop the fleeing animal. but without
avail until High street was reached,
when it had become tired from its
long and fast run. in starting from
the freight station the wagon was
almost turned over. The only dam
age incurred was TO tire on one of
the wheels.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-02-18
MRS. FRAkE
Is W|LLED
SOME MONEY

Mrs. Albert Frake, of Market
street, has received word that she
has been made heir to a legacy
through a will left by her father,
who died in Millington, small town
near Morristown, two weeks before
Christmas. The bequest is all in
money and is to be divided between
Mrs. Frake and her sister, who are
the only surviving relatives of the
deceased.
Mrs. Frake declined to be inter-
viewed this morning, but through
her daughter, Miss Alice Frake, the
story was verified. According to the
daughter the conditions of the will
are such that the bequest is to be
awarded in two portions, one of
which Mrs. Frake has already re-
ceived. The other portion she will
get in about six months time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-02-18
list Of Men From.
Whom Twelve
Are TO be Cho-
sen to Hear
Famous Libel
e--Tria| To
Begin Next
Thursday.
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

oPoCtUt ~ tfto IL RNlNo I'VE We.
New Brunswick, Feb. 1S:-Judge
Lyons this morning drew forty eight
names for the struck jury in the Groves
libel case. From these the prosecution
and defense win each draw twelve that
are not to serve and the final jury
will drawn from the remaining
twenty ty-four men.
An unusual feature about the panel,
is that it contains the names of five
prominent ministers. The case is like
ly to be tried next Thursday.
The ministers are:-- Rev. William Fl.
Bawden, Perth Amboy; Rev. f. M.
r. Pearce, of South Amboy; Rev. j.
Curry. of Cranbury; Rev. Ernest
Brown, of Dunellen and Rev. j. s. De-
vine, of this place.
Those picked from Perth Amboy are:
Mr.. Dawaen, C. Douglas Fraser, Geo.
w. Mercer, Charles r. Fletcher, Cleve-
land +. Benton, Everett l.. Brown, Ry-
erson Wright, Fred j. Cox, A. Clayton
Clark, James Growney, Sidney Riddles
torffer, Charles d. Snedecker, Rich
ard Betchel, William G. Rock, Walter
s. Steadman and Henry Petty.
From Woodbridge are: James r.
Vale, Thomas E. DUNCAN, Goram l..
Boynton, William l.. Harmed, Marcus
Brown, James e. Berry and Lawrence
Moore.
From Metuchen Joseph Edgar,
Washington Wilson, William E.. Thorn
all, Everett B. Tappen. Thornfin TAFT
and Henry Wittenbert.
From South Amboy: Mr.. Pearse,
Peter A. Stols and Henry A. Perrine,
Jr., and William A. Kellar, of Roose-
velt
From New Brunswick: Rev. James
s. Devine, George X. Parsell, John N.
Carpenter, Alex. w. Petit. D. p.
Williamson, James M. Borkelsen, Hem
ry B. Kent, Eugene Darrow, William L.
Strong, Henry Lansberg.
From Cranbury: Rev. J. f. Curry,
j. G. Chamberlain, John G. Perrine and
William Forman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-02-18
M'CARTER
PROMISES TO GIVE
MATTER
Committee Of The
Trade Board
See Him.

Especial by STAFF Correspondent
Newark, Feb. 1S:-A committee
of five business men of Perth Amboy,
representing the Board of Trade,
held a conference with President
Thomas ~ MeCarter, of the Public
Service Corporation, in his office
here this morning with relation to
the establishment of a trolley line
between Perth Amboy and Roose-
welt, and the operation of express
cars between Perth Amboy and New
Brunswick.
President McCarter listened to the
views of the Perth Amboy men on
the subject, after which he promised
an investigation and said he would
inform the Perth Amboy Board of
Trade later as TO what ne could do
in the matter.
Those who went to Newark wers
Abel Hanson. Louis Kreielsheimer,
Albert Leon, V. p Christofferson
and D. P. Olmstead They spent
about half an hour with Mr.. McCar-
ter.
In reference to express service
from Amboy westward, Mr.. McCar-
ter said the company had tried the
express cars In other localities with
out much success. He said residents
along the line of the trolley object
to seeing cars speed by them as they
stand waiting to board one. He as
sured the committee that the subject
would be looked into.
Relative to the establishment of
trolley car service from Perth AM
boy to Roosevelt, embracing the in
-termediate towns, Mr.. McCarter said
the question would be referred to
the engineering department and the
cost of such a line ascertained. He
said that but few of their suburban
lines paid and since the passage OF
the twenty-year franchise law the
Public Service did not care to build
new Huas
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-02-18
MILITIA TO
SUPPRESS A
CAIRO MOB
Special By United Press Wire.

Special BY United Press Wire.
Cairo, Ills, Feb. 1S:-A company
of militia was called out to suppress
the mob here today which took the
body of Alexander Holiday from a
snow bank in front of the jail. Hol-
liday was killed by volley fired at
the mob by direction of the sheriff.
Four others were wounded. The
mob had gathered to lynch two ne
gro pickpockets. The worst of the
situation is believed to be over
The dead are Alexander Holiday,
the wounded, Sam Wessinger, John
Maloney, George Walker and Horton
Graham. Governor Deneen ordered
saloons in Cairo closed today. The
adjutant general of the state militia
sends word that additional troops
will arrive this afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-02-18
SEYLER BROS.
RETURN IN A
DEFIANT T MOOD
specia, oy United Press Wire.


Petersburg, Va, Feb. 1S:-Wil-
liam and Arvis Seyler were taken
back to Atlantic City today by De-
tectives. William repeated his de-
nial that he was guilty Of numbering
Jane Adams in Atlantic City. Both
brothers were sullen and defiant. On
leaving William said: Il am glad
to get out of this hole, and when
get home it will be found that the
police have nothing on me-"
According to the detectives, Sey-
Ter has not been told of the statement
by his brother Arvis, who affirmed
the story told by Alice Adams, sister
of the murdered girl.
II don't know whether Bill killed
the Adams girl or not the
younger Seyler is declared to have
told the detectives, but l do know
he had something on his mind when
he came that night we ali went to the
pier"
A sensational scene occurred at
the train when woman called on
Police Chief Hagland, declaring her
self William Seyler's wife, whom he
deserted eight years ago. Seyler ad
mitted he knew her. He said she
could not show marriage certificate.
The story will be investigated.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-02-18

HAS DENIED
THE CHARGES

Patrolman Israel Weitzen, who Is
accused by Harry Stacey, Of Railway,
Of assault and battery, made state
ment last night, according to Ser
geant McDermitt, In which he de-
MED striking Stacey. He said that
the charges are absolutely false. The
patrolman says that he saw Stacey
Wednesday morning and accused him
of stealing several bottles Of milk,
but he did not strike him and was at
no time within twenty feet of his ac
cuser.
A written report Of the affair, at
the order of Chief Burke, was sub
mitted by Weitzen this morning. 1t
is understood that Stacey will pro-
cure the services of a lawyer, as ad-
vised by Recorder Pickersgill, and
will press the charges.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-02-18
NEW TRESTLE
Is NEARING
COMPLETION

Work on the trestle of the Jersey
Central Traction Company along the
side of the county bridge is being
rushed toward completion. large
force of men is employed. The work
of driving piles from the south side
of the river to the draw is practical
ly finished and 1t is expected that
pile-driving between the north side
of the river and the draw will be
started next week.
At first the work became stalled
because of lack of material and
later the cold weather became re-
sponsible for delays Recent mild
weather has permitted the work to
progress extensively and present in
dications are that cars will be run
across the structure In the spring.
An engineer of the Jersey Central
Traction Company called at Mason &
Smiths civil engineering Office this
morning to obtain the true grade Of
Bordentown avenue in South AM
boy The work of extending the line
from South Amboy to the south end
of the bridge is under way. The en-
gineer said that the company hoped
to have cars running in few
months.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-02-18
GAVE VERDICT
TO PLAINTIFF
FOR SIX CENTS

After being out for about twenty
five minutes, the jury in the suit for
$500 damages of Sander Bloom and
Jacob Sher against Joseph and Sarah
Klein, which was tried in the dis
trict court yesterday, returned with
a verdict of six cents in favor of the
plaintiff.
The jurymen retired at 3:35
o'clock yesterday afternoon and re-
turned at o'clock.
The plaintiffs claimed that the de-
PENDANTS had entered shed at 22S
Hall avenue on January 20 last, and
had either stolen or damaged sew
eral articles of value. Thomas
Brown represented the plaintiff and
James Wight appeared for the de-
fendant.
The jury was as follows: Charles
A. Pullen, foreman; Harry Salmon,
Henry M. Nelson, Peter Cogan, Joel
Van Pelt, Dennis Donovan, Neils
Christensen, John McMurray, Henry
Odlom, Augustus Dietehie, Matt Han
sen and v. P. Christoffersen.
A judgment for $70.34 was rem
dered in the suit of Joseph Cans,
against Stanislaus Szielinski.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-02-18
WILL TRY TO
IMPEACH The
CLAWS STORY
ypeciaI ov United Press Wire.

Special by United Press Wire.
Washington, Feb. 1S:-The first
intimation that counsel for Secre-
tary Ballinger in the congressional
investigation will attempt to Inn
peach the truth of part of the testi-
mony of l.. R. CLAWS, came today
when Attorney Vortrees requested a
subpoena for Adolph Behrens, of
Seattle. CLAWS has declared that
Commissioner bennett, of the land
office at Seattle, has had correspond
ence with Behrens regarding coal
land matters. Behrens is one of the
Alaskan coal claimants. Vortrees
declares he has already received an
affidavit from Behrens denying
Glaviss statement concerning him.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-02-18

corning the red pepper and he ad-
mitted throwing 1t into Mrs. Fields
face. When asked what his motive
was he replied that he had reason
for doing it. Later, however, he told
Detectives Huff and Long that he
was melted to the act because Mrs.
Field had ridieuled and made fun of
him and had criticized the lengthy
coat which he wore.
According to the police, Grove en-
tered the home of Mrs. Field, and
while she was reclining on a lounge,
he took the red pepper from his
pocket and threw it at her. Before
she could make any outcry, the po-
lice say, he escaped.
Grove Is now in the lookup and
will probably be given a hearing to-
night, a7@4
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-02-18
FIVE MINISTERS ON STRUCK JURY LIST IN GROVES CASE.
PRISONER CONFESSES
THROWING PEPPER
To OBJ 7 AIN REVENGE

An eighteen-year-old youth, who
gave his name as Charles Grove, and
his address as 73 Catalpa avenue,
was arrested this morning charged
with throwing a handful of red pep
per into the eyes of Mrs. Ralph Field,
of 70 Catalpa avenue, several days
ago and almost binding her.
The arrest was made by Recorder
Pickersgill, who met the boy on
Smith street this morning. The re-
corder had issued a warrant for his
arrest only few minutes before, and
Constable Louis Conoly had gone to
the Catalpa avenue address. Grove
was dressed as though he meant to
leave town, and was wearing three
pairs of trousers.
Chief Burke questioned him con-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-02-18
BOOKS KEPT
BY GROVES
ARE CORRECT
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
New Brunswick, Feb. 18:-A pre-
liminary report has been made by
the Universal Audit Company, of
New York, which has been examining
the books of H. Raymond Groves,
county collector, for the past four
years, and preparing a new set of
books for the county. The company
has found the accounts to be correct
They will make full report later.
Mr.. Groves expects to give up the
fight and turn the county documents
over to the new county collector,
Thomas Fl. Hagerty, soon.
Get Typewriter from A. Jensen,
336 State street.
8762-2-3-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-02-18

SAFELY OUT
OF JUNGLE
(By STAFF Correspondence, United
Press

(By Staff Correspondence, United
Press
Gondokoro, Soudan, Feb. 49,
Colonel Roosevelt's African hunting
expedition practically ended today
with the departure of Roosevelt and
his party down the Nile in the
launch of General Wingate, of the
Egyptian army.
Rooseyelt's game on the trip in
cludes eighteen rhinoceroses, nine
elephants, seven lions, ten giraffes,
four hippopotimi, and many smaller
animals. The scientists in the party
have collected valuable specimens.
Kermit Roosevelt killed eleven lions,
two elephants, three rhinoceroses,
one hippopotamus, and many small
er beasts. All animals killed by the
party will be exhibited in the Smith
sonian Institute. the American Mu-
scum of Natural History and other
museums.
The entrance Into Gondekoro of the
Americans was rudely picturesque,
and nothing that British and native
hospitality could suggest was lacking
in the welcome. The arrival OF the ex-
pedition In the outskirts of the town
was heralded by bugle blasts from
Chief Ker1ba's bugle band, which led
the van. Chief Keriba accompanied
his musicians.
Native Escort Meets Party.
The native party had met the expe-
dition sixteen miles TO the south and
en- route here and did all the honor
that could be got out of their instru-
ments of brass and Indian drums.
Reaching the town, the band struck
up America" which, happening to be
the British national air, too. suited the
occasion exactly. Following the mu-
sicians, native porter large
American flag.
Then came the caravan proper, Colo
mel Roosevelt, Kermit and other Amer
ican hunters and scientists and the
body of native porters who have had
a share in the work of exploration.
He Boards General Wingate's Launch.
Waiting on the Bar-el-Jabel was the
launch Of General Sir Reginald Win
gate, sirdar of the Egyptian army, and
from the vessel was flying the stars
and stripes. Mr.. Roosevelt boarded
the launch at once upon reaching
here. He said he was happy at hav-
ing passed the perilous part of his
African journey.
The expedition left Nimule, in the
Uganda protectorate, on Feb. Z, and
no word came from the party until
yesterday, when a company of native
runners reached. GOndOkoro with the
news that an was we'll with the expe-
dition.
The American party will embark on
the sirdar's launch and proceed down
the Nile to Khartum, where they are
due about March 6. Three days viii
be spent at Khartum, when the trip to
Cairo viii be begun. Mrs Roosevelt
will meet her husband and son at
khartum.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-02-18
CAUGHT IN ICE BLOCK;
BOTH FEET ARE FROZEN

Special by United Press Wire.
Camden, Feb. 18:-Paul Labisch,
thirty-five years old, of Philadelphia.
who started in a rowboat from
League Island in the Delaware river
today, was caught in an ice block In
mid-stream. His oars broke, the
boat leaked, and 1t was several hours
later when he was rescued by men
fSen Glucester. In Cooper hospital
here he is suffering from. exposure.
1t may be necessary to amputate
both feet
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-02-18
i. B. s.

Notice is hereby given to all men-
bers of the d. b. s. that Fastelavn
will be observed in the usual manner
on Sunday, February 20, commenc.
ing at 2 p. NJ. All members and
their families are hereby requested
to be present.
THE COMMITTEE.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-02-18
BLIZZARD TIES
UP TRAFFIC IN
CITIES OF OHIO

tricts of all middle west cities.
Three trainmen are dying from in
juries in a wreck on the Detroit,
Toledo & Dayton railroad near
Springfield. Roofs of several build
ings have collapsed from the weight
of the snow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-02-18
EARTHQUAKE WRECKS
BUILDINGS IN CRETE

Spec7dE by Uhtted PTeSS WTe
Canea, Crete, Feb 1S:-Many
buildings were damaged today by a
severe earthquake. Reports from
Garitetro say six bodies were recov-
cred from the ruins there. Heavy
loss of life throughout the island is
feared.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-02-18
JUMPED IN
FRONT OF A
SUBWAY TRAIN
Speoial eu united Press W.re.

New York, Feb. 18:-Simon Kahn
committed suicide today during the
rush hour in the subway by jumping
in front of a train at the 10th street
station. Many people on the platform
saw him. The motorman applied the
emergency brakes, throwing many pas
sengers from their seats, but the front
wheels passed over the body causing
instant death.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-02-18

Ate a meal when suffering tor
lures with stomach troubles. Enjoy
your meals with Lauer Dyspepsia
Tablets, Csc Lauer Drug Co., Smith
and State streets.
9046-2-1S-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-02-18

Special By United Press Wire.
Cleveland, Ohio, Feb. 1S:-Rail-
roads and street railway traffic
throughout this state are crippled as
result of terrible blizzard. Much
suffering is reported in the poor dis
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-02-18
.AEROpLANES ARf NOW
PLACEDON THE MARKET

Special By United Press Wire
London, Feb 1S:-Aeroplanes
were placed on the market for the
first time today by the Humber Com
pany The price list follows:
Three cylinder. thirty horsepower
monoplane, $2,250.
4 cylinder, fifty horsepower mono
plane, s3,S75.
Four cylinder byplane, fifty horse
power, $500.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-02-18

Baby almost died from opiates in
ordinary cough remedies. Dike's
Baby Syrup contains none. Safe,
sure and speedy in it's relief. Lauer
Drug Co. 25c. Smith and State
streets. 9046-2-18-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-02-18

Sewing Machines, any make, any
style, at A. Jensen, 336 State street
S7e2-2-3-tf*
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-02-18

Ford Automobiles, sole agency, A.
J Jensen, 336 State street.
sT62-2-3-tf*
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-02-18
PRESIDENT
IN NEED OF
BIG STICK
Special by United Press Wire.

Special by United Press Wire.
Washington, Feb. 1S-The White
House is worried over the unsatis-
factory progress of the administra-
tion legislative program. The only
Taft measure within two weeks that
has come to a vote is the senate
postal savings bank bill. President
Taft is working hard to have it pass
ed. The Taft-Ballinger conservation
bill seems to have disappeared en-
tirely. The interstate commerce bill
is due for a long delay on account of
the postal bank bill. The President
has been forced to sidetrack several
other important measures.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-02-18

Sole agency for National Cash
Registers, all the latest models. A
Jensen, 336 State street.
S762-2-3-tf@