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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-17
HUSBAND AND PAL
HURL 3-OAY BRIDE
. IN WELL TO PERISH
Clings to Ice Thirteen Hours
After Attack by Pair Who
Steal Her Valuables.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Jan. H.--Mrs.
Joseph Brooks, of Chicopee, Mass, the
bride Of only a few days who was
fou..d in weil in which she had ciung
to a narrow rim of ice all night on the
farm OF William E. Ferris, at Fairfield,
near here. is in a critical condition
today. Both her feet were frozen and
will have to be amputated.
The police are looking for Joseph
Brooks, her husband, with whom
she ran away to be married Thursday,
and a friend Of his known as Stan"
They are accused by Mrs. Brooks OF
having attacked her on lonely road
Saturday night, beaten and kicked her.
and thrown her into the we'll She
says that her husband also robbed her
OF ali the money she had with her,
and probably made off with a bank
book and draft for several hus.dred dol
lars, which We're in her trunk at a
nearby railroad station.
Mrs. Brooks was formerly Annie
Moskill. and lived in Chicopee. Mass
She went to Hartford last Thursday
with Brooks and they We're married.
Mrs Brooks went back to Chicopee,
packed her belongings in small trunk,
and went to the Springfield station
where her husband was awaiting her.
They arrived at Bridgeport Saturday
morning.
Mrs. Brooks says her husband
checked her trunk and went away and
did not reappear until O'clock. When
he came he had with him a man he
introduced as Stan"
Come on and we will go to see a
friend Of mine, "a farmer, not far from
here, with whom l have business said
Brooks. ge
Mrs. Brooks says the three had
walked about mile through the snow
on lonely road when the men sud
denly attacked her One threw her
down and the other kicked her about
the head and face. She feigned un-
consciousness, and apparently they
thought she was dead.
They dragged her to the well and
threw her in. She lost consciousness
for a moment. but when she recovered
she found herself hanging to narrow
leT'ge OF ice which ran around the well.
She managed to drag herself up and
gained u footing on the ledge and stood
there. clinging to the, pipe. There she
chung all night and until noon Sun
day, when Mr.. Ferris found her. After
being dragged out she was taken to
the farmhouse.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-17
PUBLIC SERVICE TO ORDER
ONE HUNDRED NEW CARS.
All to Be OF Latest Approved
Type.

The purchase OF one hundred new cars
has been authorized by the Public
Service Railway Company for use on
its system. Specifications covering the
construction of the cars are being pre-
pared and negotiations are under way
for the placing of the formal order.
Generally speaking, the cars viii be
of the latest approved type, on the order
of the new car recently turned out at
the conpany's Plank road shops. They
VIII be similar TO the vehicles of the
1000 series, that is, those numbered 1000
and over The new rolling stock will
have thirty -two-foot bodies and be
about forty-four feet over all. They
will be equipped with longitudinal seats
and the latest improvements known to
the ear builders.
With the completion Of the cars the
company will have just so much more
rolling stock available for service, as
the order is for an addition to present
equipment, not for replacement of
cars now in service.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-17
SNOW OR RAIN TONIGHT,
DECLARES WEATHER MAN.
Big Force Sill at Work Cleaning
Streets.

Rain or snow for tonight or Tuesday,
is the decidedly disagreeable predlc-
ton of the weather bureau Although
rising temperature is predicted, the
balance of likelihood is in favor of
snow against rain. Just exactly what
amount of snow or rain is due for
Newark cannot as vet be determined.
The temperature this morning rose
rapidly from u degrees above at 7
O'Clock TO 27 degrees above at noon.
The removal OF the snow from the
more important Of tho city streets con-
tinues with the, same celerity that has
marked 4 from the first. Superinten-
dent of Public Works Shipman has u
force of 506 men at work on the main
thoroughfares, with lg city carts. 10
city wagons and 162 hired teams assist
ing them. South Orange avenue, SPRING
field avenue and Orange street VIII be
entirely cleaned of snow by sunset to-
day and q great part of the snow re-
moved from Mechanic, Beaver and
Clinton streets. IL Mr. Shipmans expec-
tations. are fulfilled.
The announcement today by the Es-
sex County Park Commission that no
snow would be taken from the lakes, as
the ice beneath has been rendered unfit
for skating, brings despair. to all lovers
Of the icy glide. The snow has melted
In some degree, and has eaten into the
ice,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-17
MOTHER OF FIVE
ADMITS THEFTS TO
FEEO Little ONES
With Husband Out of Work and
Children Starving She Robbed
lce=BOxes.

With her husband out of work, five
children, the oldest IL years. hungry,
and no food or coal in her home, Mrs.
Kate Ridge, IS years old, of Is Boston
street got up early each morning and
stole food from ice boxes which were
on porches OF homes in the vicinity
of Bank, Newton and Bruce streets
Her story was so pathetic, as she ad-
mitted her offense today before Acting
Judge Oehring in the Second Precinct
Court, that the court paroled her until
tomorrow, William Boutillot, of 36l
Bank street. on whose complaint the
woman was arrested, and to whom
She admitted her thefts, was so i'm
pressed with her story of starvation
and sueffring that 1t is not likely he
will appear against her.
For several weeks past neighbors i'll
the vicinity of the Boutillot home have
missed various articles of food from
their refrigerators. On November 4
there was taken from the ice-box on
the Boutillot porch large fresh ham,
two pounds of butter, two dozen eggs
and two pounds of lard. The theft
caused Boutillot to keep watch. and
yesterday morning about Z O'Clock he
encountered Mrs Ridge with several
packages under her arm. When he
asked her where she got them she re-
piled evasiveiy. He walked beside the
woman until Warren street and Morris
avenue was reached. when he asked
Policeman Sims to arrest Der. At the
police station she admitted to Plain
clothesfnan McCabe that she was
guilty of all the ice-box thefts.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-17
There's a Light Burning and a
North Pole Welcome in Store
If He Tries to Use II.
Especial to the Newark star.1

PRINCETON, Jan. T.--One more has
been added to the long list Of places
where DIR. Frederick A. Cook is not,
and that is right here in QUIET Prince
ton, living In a regular Arctic igloo
But il the doctor should turn his foot
steps hither he will find light burning
IN the isloo for him and welcome.
too. OF a truly North Pole variety.
The igloo. which is q capaoious' struc-
ture of the classic I-tuk-a- shu school
Of architecture, stands in a command
ing position in front Of the Nassau Inn
In Nassau street, opposite the campus
The main entrance faces the sidewalk
and Is always open. by night candle,
shining like a good deed in this
;ghty world, burns Just within. 1t
illuninates placard, rudely but
graphically Inscribed with the legend.
"Dr. Cooks Winter Quarters. The
lack of q door is deemed by the build
ers, apparently, justification for the
lack Of a doorbell. Besides there is a
question in the minds of those who
have followed Arctic affairs since carly
last September whether such was a
feature of any of the Doctors Northern
stopping places.
Some scoffers there are here who un-
kindly declare that the ieloo that Is
attracting so much attention Is just an
ordinary snowdrift. and they don't be-
iieve DIR. Cook would take refuge there
anyhow. But others says that the icy
s'-.:oture is faithful replica of the
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-17
FOUR HUNDRED IN PANIC
AT N. Y. HOSPITAL BLAZE,

NEW YORK, Jan. 17.-Patients in one
of the wards of Beth Israel Hospital be-
came panic stricken today, and the
safety of the other four hundred pa
tients In the building was endangered
when a bottle of ether ignited and the
flaming duid set fire TO the woodwork
and furniture in the room. The emer-
gency gong was rung and the big hos
pital was aroused, but prompt work by
attendants checked the blaze before it
had done much damage
The excited inmates were calmed with
difficulty and 1t was long time before
they were entirely reassured
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-17
MRS. CHESEBROUGH FIGHTS
CHARGE OF SMUGGLING.
[specIal % the Newark star. j

TRENTON Jan. l7--Mrs. Matilda
NJ. Chesebrough,' wife of Fremont d.
Chesebrough, owner OF the Chesebrougb
steamships, who was indicted some
time ago by the Federal grand Jury on
the charge Of smuggling. today, through
her counsel argued a demurrer to the
indictments
The argument was heard before Judge
Rellstab, and decision was reserved.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-17
GOVERNOR
GEORGE I. WERTS
DIES OF PNEUMONIA
Last Democratic Head of State
Had Long Been in Feeble
Health.
ONCE SAT ON BENCH
OF SUPREME COURT
Was Recorder and Mayor OF
Morristown and State Senator.
Drafted Excise Law.
Especial to the Newark star. |

lcPCSiai W ING ANSHdIh oL1f.l
JERSEY CITY, ian. 17.-Former Gov
ernor George T. Werts died of pneu-
monia at 6 clock this morning in his
home, Boulevard and Union streets
He had been confined to his bed for two
weeks and it was the third attack from
which he had suffered within five years.
He is survived by his widow and two
daughters, Miss Mary Evelyn and Miss
Hattie Estelle Werts.
There will be funeral services at the
home tomorrow afternoon and inter-
ment' will be in Evergreen Cemetery,
Morristown on Wednesday afternoon
in the family burial plot,
The former Governor was born in
Hackettstown, March %, 1876. His
mother was a sister of Attorney-G Gem
eral Jacob Vanatta Mr.. Werts at
tended Bordentown High School and the
State Model School at Trenton, and
began the study of law when seventeen
years old. He was admitted to the bar
in 1867, became recorder of Morristown
in May, 1888, was elected Mayor in 1886,
and held that office until he resigned in
February. 1892. From 1886 to 1892 he
was State senator from Morris county,
and in 1892 resigned to accept seat as
Supreme Court Justice, being appointed
by Governor Leon Albeit He took the
place of Justice Knapp, deceased, of
the Hudson county circuit.
Mr. Werts was president of the Sem
ate during the legislative session Of 1859
and while q member of the Senate
drafted the liquor and ballot reform
laws. He was party leader on several
occasions.
In 1892 Mr.. Werts was elected Gov
ernor by "a plurality of 1926 votes over
John Kean. jr. During all the cam
paien he occupied his seat as Supreme
Court justice and took no part in the
work to win votes.
Governor Fort sent to sthe Senate
May 8, 1908, the name of Mr.. werts as
one of the three members of the COM
mission to revise the public. statutes,
the others being fofnief Chancellor
William NJ. Magic, of Union county,
and Joseph L. Mum, of Essex county.
Early in June, 1909, Mr.. Werts called
upon Governor Fort and rendered his
resignation as member of the COM
mission, declaring that his health was
too feeble TO permit him to continue
active work. Governor Fort expressed
regret at Mr.. Werts's condition, and
accepted the resignation. making it ef-
fective July s, month later. Magic
having resigned from the commission.
Alan S. Strong WAS appointed in his
place.
The former Governor was a member
of the Morris Canal Commission In
1903 and drew UP the report made by
that commission.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-17
REAL ARCTIC IGLOO WAITS
FOR DIR. COOK ATPRINCETON

bes. North Pole residences and that
the explorer would be glad to see it.
Statements made by some of the local
non-admirers of the great Brooklyn ex-
plorer that he would not know q
genuine igloo from an African ibis are
not taken seriously in that the. hero
of Mt. Mckinley was a member of one
of the earlier Peary expeditions.
1t is confidently asserted by en-
thusiasts in town that If DIR. Cook
knew such refuge awaited him he
would cease lodging about Europe and
hurry right across the ocean TO it. #
he chose his time carefully, entered It
at plight and pulled tho apsrture in
after him he might remain untiI the
spring tliaw without being disturbed.
1t Is claimed, because. the general pub
lc has long since ceased TO associate
him with things Arctic, regarding him
rather as the lecturer. humorist and
the writer of popular high h-priced
fiction.
While promoters OF the igloo win not
go so far as to admit the ruiner that
an Arctic architect was employed to
build it. for the consideration of bag
Of gum drops and expenses, they insist
the designers got their ideas from au-
thorities and not from Or. Cooks
works
One fantastic theory concerning the
inspire ton of the igloo builders which.
however is hardly worthy of consider
alton. has it that the idea was that If
the phv-ician could be lured to a
replica of the place where he probably
acquired the idea he had found the
pole. he might. after being seduestered
a few days. lose it. 1t is said many
marvellous mental cures have been ef-
fected in this way. BE that az Il may.
the ieloo stands with q wintrv welcome
awaiting the man from Brooklyn.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-17
BABE DIES OF BURNS.
AFTER UPSETTING LAMP.

Helene Ganios, a year and half
old, died today in her home, Il Seventh
avenue. of burns received last night
when she overturned lamp.
The child was playing at a table on
which was lighted lamp, and before
anyone could prevent she took hold of
it, and the burning oil set fire to her
clothing. Her mother grabbed a shawl
and smothered the flames as best she
could until she reached a drug store
at Factory street ana Seventh ayenne.
An alarm OF fire was turned in, but
when the firemen got there tenants
had put out the blaze.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-17
JOHN r. WALSH LOSES
FIGHT TO KEEP OUT OF JAIL.
Convicted Chicago Banker Fails
in Supreme Court Appeal.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE peti-
tion for writ of certiorari in the ease
of John Il. Walsh, former president of
the Chicago National Bank, under SEN
tence to five years Imprisonment in the
Federal prison at Leavenworth, Kan,
on the charge of misapplying the funds
of the bank, was denied today by the
Supreme Court of the Unitde States.
Walsh received the news of the Su-
preme Courts decision ut his offices in
the Grand Central depot and refused to
make any comment or statement
CHICAGO, Jan. 17.-The United
States Supreme Courts denial of John
r. Walsh's petition for writ of GER
tiorari is the last chapter in the his
tory of his long fight for freedom. The
one time bank president and railroad
financier, who is now 72 years old, will
within few days, be a convict In the
Federal prison at Fort Leayenwortll
Kan, where he will begin the senter sc
of five years imposed upon him by
United States District Judge Anderson
on March 8, 1908.
United States District Attorney Ed
win w. Sims will go before the United
States Circuit Court Of Appeals today
and ask the court to issue mandate in
the case to the. United States District
Court. II will be sent to the district
court, where commitment will be is
sued for Walsh The former banker
will then be taken into custody by
United States Marshal L. T. Hoy The
court may also decide today how soon
Walsh will begin his sentence.
LEAvENWORTH, Kan. Jan. H.
The officials at the federal prison here
state that John r. Walsh will not be
accorded any special privileges After
q few days rest in the hospital. where
his physical condition Will be observed
he will be given prison garb and then
assigned to some light work. probably
clerical. g.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-17
UNIDENTIFIED MAN FALLS
IN STREET AND is DYING.

An unidentified man about 60 years
of age fell at 124 Market street carly
today and received severe scalp
wound. He was unconscious when
picked up and removed to st. Michaers
Hospital in the First Precinct police
ambulance.
At a late hour today he was still In
a comatose condition, and little hope
for his recovery is entertained. The
police have vainly endeavored to dis
cover his identity.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-17
N. Y. MAN ASKS NEWARK
POLICE TO SEEK FOR GIRL

Hymen Nagowincy. OF 207 Clinton
street, New York, has .ppealed to the
police of this city to look for his 10
year-old daughter, Sarah. who he said
disappeared from her home about Eve
weeks aga He said that he had
learned from friends that the girl was
seen in this city.
The mother of the girl is prostrated
over the loss Of her daughter, and
states that if she will only return home
all will be forgiven. She is about five
feet tall, light complexion and weighs
about 100 pounds.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-17
SHERIFF'S ATTORNEY WILL
FIGHT TO HOLD HIS JOB.
w. J. kearns Starts Mandamus
Proceedings to That End.

William j. Kearns, legal assistant Of
Sheriff Harrigan, whose position the
Board of Freeholders refused to recog-
nize last Thursday, said today that he
will apply for a writ of mandamus.
Mr.. Kearns said: Under the pro-
visions of the act of 1909 sheriffs Of
first-class counties are permitted to
choose legal assistants. After I was
chosen my salary was fixed by the
finance committee
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-17
HOLD ALLEGED HOUsEBREAKER.

Washington Payne, negro, living at
SO Arlington street, charged with break
ing, entering and larceny. was held in
$500 bail by Judge Hahn in tho First
Precinct Police Court today. The com
plainant. John Adkins. OF "a Arlington
street, alleges that some time ago
Payne broke into his room while he
was out and stole ~.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-17
WOMAN TORN BY LEOPARD
is DEAD IN HOSPITAL,

NEW YORK, Jan, 17--Pauline Rus
sell, who week ago was attacked and
badly torn by one of q pair of leopards
she was training at a city museum, died
today. The infuriated animals would
have torn her to pieces at the time but
for a man attendant. who pinned them
to the floor with sharpened steel pole
Miss Russell was 38 years old
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-17
FIRE IN CHIEF JUSTICES HOME.

Fire box AIS, at Mt. Prospect avenue
and Mount Prospect place. was pulled
for chimney fire at the home of Chief
Justice William S. Gumrnere of the
Supreme Court, S91 Mount Prospect
avenue. today There was no damage.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-17
p.E. MuLLIGAN SITTING up.

p. r. Mulligan, who has been confined
to his home at Central avenue and
Washington street for several weeks
from illness, is slowly recovering. and
is now able to sit up and read the
papers.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-17
MERCHANTS TO MEET TONIGHT.

The South Broad Street Merchants
Improvement Association will hold
their first regular monthly meeting OF
the year tonight at $50 Broad street.
Routine business will he transacted,
and reports Of the various committees
received. There are no special reports
of committees slated for tonight No
meeting was held last month, owing to
pressure of business.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-17

rnr srAR CLASSIFIED ADS.
The labor world., 1910-09-24

:: - No. 1872 = @.t 3. or
STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
:. ST Lou. .ss. District Court, Elev-
In the matter :: OF the application or
Edwin Soil, to register the title to
the following described real estate
= situated In ST.; Louis County. Min
nesota, namely: Lots three (3),
four ~ and five 90: block twenty
iuth, according to the recorded plat bat
thereof, 1+. Applicant.
Thomas Ross. T. A. Gall and M. Stew
art, and all other persons or par
ties ties, unknown; claiming any right.
real estate described in the appli-
cation herein, Defendants
The State OF Minnesota to the above
named defendants: - T~.>s =
:. You are hereby summoned and re-
qrlredg TO answer the application of the
applicant in the above entitled pro-
ceeding and to file your answer to
the said application in the office Of
the clerk. of said court, in said county.
within twenty 600 days after the ser,
VICE vice OF tnis summons upon you, exclu-
II you fall to answer the said appii.
cation within the time aforesaid the
applicant In this proceeding will applv
to the court for the relief demanded
:. Witness, II p Johnson, clerk OF said
court, and the; seal thereon, at Duluth.
IN said county, this 18th day OF Sen,
tember, A.. b. 1910. -. -
:. -. r.. f !. J.. p JOHNSON, Clerk.
BY B. g. KILLING, Deputy I.
esssl tS M,na Ristfict Court. st. Louis coun-
THOMAS A GALL, =. ," -. z
Attorney for Applicant.
Laoor World Sept 17-24, Oct, /. 1910
The labor world., 1910-09-24
''We're Rotten, = He Said to
Filipinos, Come, Join U.s.

D. II. Harris. Of Mendon, Mich, in
recent toast, issued the following
appeal to the Filipinos:
-You Filipinos don't know what
you are missing by not wanting to
become citizens of this grand coun-
try. of ours. There isn't anything
like it under the sun. W.
&, You ought to send a delegation
over to see us. the land of the free
land of hundreds of fine churches
and thousands of licensed saloons:
Bibles, forts and guns, houses Of
prostitution. millionaires and pau
pers. theologians and thieves, liber-
alists and liars. politicians and pow
erty. Christians and chain gangs.
schools and scalawags, trusts and
tramps, g? money and misery. homes
and hunger, virtue and vice. land
where you can get good Bible for
25 cents and a drink of whiskey for
fifteen; where we have man In
congress with three wives and a lot
in the penitentiary for having two
wives! where some men make sau-
sage out Of their wives and some
want to eat them raw; where we
make bologna out Of dogs, canned
beef out of horses and sick COWS,
and cOrpses out of the people who
eat them: where we put a man in
jail for not having the means of sup
port and on the rock pile for ask
Ing for job of work; where we IL
cense bawdy houses and impose fines
on men for preaching Christ on the
street corners; where we have a con-
gress Of 400 men who make laws,
and a supreme court of nine men
who set them aside; where good
whiskey makes bad men and bad
men make good whiskey;. where
newspapers are paid for suppressing
the truth, and made rich for teach
ing a lie: where proie ~sors draw their
convictions from the same place
they draw their salaries; where
preachers are paid $4,000 a year to
dodge the devil and tickle the ears
Of the wealthy; where business con-
sists of getting hold of property in
any way that won't land you in the
penitentiary; where trusts hold up
and poverty holds down; where men
vote for what they do not want for
fear they won't get what they do
want by voting for 1t.
Where niggers can vote and women