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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-21
W. U. IS LET OUT.
Not Responsible for Message Going
Wrong During a Strike.

st. Louis, Mo-, Feb. 21.-An opin-
ion of the United States circuit court
of appeals written by Judge Smith
Mcpherson and handed down Mon
day, in st. Louis. holds that tele-
graph company is not responsible for
messages, which are interfered with
on the wire. while the company is
fighting a strike.
The appeals court reverses the find
ings in the lower court in a case in
which c. NJ. Ivy, of Hot Springs, Ark,
got a verdict of $1,47S.62 against the
Western Union Telegraph company
In 1907, while the strike of the oper-
sftOrs was on Ivy received a message
saying his son was dead in Terre
Haute, Ind. He telegraphed an un-
dertaker to take charge of the body.
The message was not delivered, as a
strike sympathizer gave the sending
operator bogus 20. K" and de-
stroyed the telegram.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-21
QUESTION OF BOARD.
Shawnee Sheriff Wants Accounting
From Pittsburg JOintists.

There is a dispute going on between
the county officials and the state SUI
preme court officials to see VINO
should pay the board bill of the three
Pittsburg, Kan, jointists who nave
been confined in the Shawnee county
Jail ever since the 21st of Decem per
1t seems that these three men, w;
r. Stroud. A. M. Stroud and Samuel
Woim berger, were sentenced to the
Shawnee county jail last December
on contempt of the supreme court OF
Kansas. They were unable TO tur,
nish bond and have been there untli
today when they gave bond of $25O
each-a peace bond-and have been
released from the jail.
The Shawnee officials made claim
to a big board bill at once. The men
have been boarding and sleeping on
the county for almost three months.
The supreme court officials believe
that the board bill should be classed
with the witness fees, etc, and should
be settled in this manner. The Shaw
nee officials believe that either the
Crawford county officials or the state
of Kansas should pay the bills
Meanwhile the three jointists have
gone home and the board bill Will be
left to the law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-21
TAKEN FOR ROBBERS.
Two Topeka Citizens Have Exciting
Experience at WilIiamstown.

Geo. Christopher, city salesman of
Whitaker Bros. had an exciting ex-
perience at Williamstown Sunday. He
was driving to Lawrence with John
Sholer when they were stopped by a
posse of citizens armed with guns. The
men ordered the Topeka men to get out
of their vehicle and searched them and
treated them outrageously. The men
said they needed none. The Topeka
men thought they were made the VIC
Tins of drunken prank but they were
soon convinced the men were in earnest
and they were not released till they had
telephoned to Topeka. THE men didn't
look like officers" says Christopher.
land they didn't act like officers. They
acted like thugs
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-21
MENACE TO LIFE.
Protest Against Taking the Maryland
to Sea Is Filed.

Vallejo, Cal, Feb. 21.-The chief cngi-
neering officer of the cruiser Maryland,
has filed a protest with the navy de-
iartrnent against sending that ship to
sea for target practice. 1t is similar
to that made by the engineer of the
West Virginia in regard to that yes
sci, reciting that human life would be
endangered by taking the ships to sea
with their machinery in its present con-
diticn. These protests. it is said, have
been favorably endorsed by the COM
manding officers of the two cruisers
tind by the commander-iE-ch of the
fleet and forwarded to Washington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-21
JUDGE FINED HIMSELF.
Will Stot,er. Editor-Judge, Pays So
Fine and Costs.

wellington. Kan. Feb. 21.-Just
because William Stotler, a newspa-
perman, happened to be the judge,
that didn't excuse him from arraign-
ing himself in his own court on a
charge of disturbing the peace, after
he engaged in a fight with J. L. Fer
guson. a tailor, Saturday. Immediate
~ after the fight Stotler summoned
himself into court.
Have you been fighting?" he asked
himself.
Yes" he answered
Tut, tut interrupted the judge.
Tut. tut Interrupted the Judge.
''I'll fine you five and costs"
Ferguson was then arraigned by
Judge Stotler and fined the same
amount.
As we'll as being police judge, Stot-
Ter is the city editor of a local paper.
The fight started over a story Stotler
wrote about Ferguson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-21

the last three weeks, between the
Baltimore & Ohio Railway company
and its conductors and trainmen, APP
peared to have been reached today
when the me-'s committee refused to
accept the company's counter PROPOSE
ton unless it was materially modified.
The company's officials, it is under
stood, took the matter under advise
ment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-21

pended on account of a jurisdictional
dispute between unions would be re-
sumed during the week with miners
from Colorado and South Dakota sup
FLIED by the Western Federation of
Miners. No official statement to this
effect has been made however.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-21
IOcaI Ontion Unheld.

Richmond, Va. Feb. 21.-Local option
was sustained in the legislature today
when the Myers bill calling on poDu
lar election to decide state wide prohi
bition, was reported unfavorably.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-21
IF ONE OF
OUR MEN
TALKS
BACK

Gives you overweight Or
measure or short weight,
misrepresents quality = or
sells you anything not salts
factory, please report it, as
we want every customer a
satisfied one. w wan t
every customer to talk for
US. You are the one we
want to please.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-21

"And you want to marry my daughter?'
growled the grim old father. do you
think you can support her in the luxury
to which she is accustomed?' well, sir, T"
modestly replied the youth, IT think can
guarantee that we will have meat on the
table at least once a day.'-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-21
ELIEII7E.AI7N'7
Es7M2ZAAZ2ER ENaN.S

N
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cruiser IVES him the MONT Ch lie o O
toward N instructor Evans Of a
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FunklW Os
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-21

Casey's wife was at the hospital where
she had undergone a very serious opera
ton few days before Mrs. Kelly called
to inquire as to Mrs. Casey's condition.
rs she restin' quietIy?" Mrs. Kelly ask
ed mo, but am said ational
Monthly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-21
LOCAL MENTION.

Paul Rich, representative in the last
legislature from Hamilton county, was
a visitor in the state capital today. Mr.
Rich declared that the people in his
section were about equally divided in
their endorsement of the Official action
of the Kansas Day club last month and
in protest over that event.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-21

Bishop w. F. Lewis of the Methodist
Episcopal church of China, the Rev
John 2. Moore of Korea, and DR.. and
Mrs. r. N. Lynch were entertained al
dinner last night by DR.. and Mrs. E. s
Pettiiotn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-21

The big masque ball of the Woodmei
of the World and Woodmen Circle, wi.
be held at the hall. Sixth and jackson
streets, tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-21
W. H. WELDON HURT.
Clark County Representative Perhaps
Fatally Injured.

Ell Paso, Feb. 21.-Two people are
dead. one perhaps fatally and several
slightly injured as a result of a street
car accident last night caused by the
blowing out of the fuse. Flames filled
the car and the people became panic
stricken, a number jumping from the
swiftly moving car.
The dead:
A. G. SMITH, 80 years, neck broken.
MISS MAGGIE RILEY, Canada; neck
broken.
Injured:
Man supposed to be w. w. Welder of
Ashland, Kan, skull fractured, uncon-
SciouS
The Kansan referred to is w. H.
Weldon, ex-representative from Ash
land in the Kansas legislature. He is a
personal friend of H. ]. Bone, United
States attorney and Mr.. Bone today
received a telegram announcing that
Weldon recovered consciousness today
1t is feared. however, that his skull is
fractured. He was in FL Paso to buy
cattle. He is one of the most promi-
nent men in southwestern Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-21
Special Tomorrow

Best Cocoa u pound can case
size) 18c; Best Premium
Chocolate u lb. cake 15c; fine
Northern Potatoes, (fne cook
ers) peck lie; pound package
Borax 10C.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-21

Get our estimate on that LUMBER
bill. ]. B. Whelan & Co. z. Fourth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-21
MINING 10 BE Resumed.

Butte, Mont. Feb. 21.-It was unoffi-
ciaIly stated today that the mining op-
erations in this district which are sus-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-21

Crisis in Labor Dispute.
Baltimore, Feb. 21-The crisis in
the negotiations for higher wages
which have been in progress here for
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-08-12
RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY BOARD
OF TRADE FOR WET DOCK SALE
BOOMS
IN nth. WARD
Senator George sizer First Choice Of Democrats for
Governor; Katzenbach Second Mayor BollschweiIsr
Endorsed for ResIectioh- Plan for CIambake.

Democrats of the fourth ward
started the political ball rolling in
this city last night. A highly en-
thusiastic meeting Of the Fourth
Ward Democratic Association was
held, at which booms were launched
and future plans were made. Sena-
tor George S. Silzer was their first
choice for governor, and secondly
came Frank 8. Katzenbach, Jr
Mayor Albert BQllschweiler was the
unanimous choice for reelection.
George Westfield and Peter Floersch
were doomed as delegates to the
state convention.
The meeting, which was held in
the associations headquarters at
Smith street and Watson avenue, is
considered one Of the greatest meet
ings this organization has ever held.
1t was largely attended by demo-
Gratis from both districts of the
fourth ward and by other prominent
democrats from about the city.
Mayor Bollschweiler was present
and spoke In glowing terms upon the
brilliant democratic organization the
fourth ward possessed. He was re-
ceived with warm enthusiasm and
promised, If he was the choice of the
party, he would continue in the fu-
ture the good work of the past. He
was unanimously Endorsed for the
party choice as mayor.
The session convened at $3.50
o'clock. Chairman James A.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-08-12

The trip was almost over when
the wreck of the car occurred.
Residents along Henderson's hill
were hardly astir when the report.
like an explosion, was heard for a
considerable distance, Just after an
automobile had whirled by on Its
way down the hill toward West
Brighton.
The report WAS caused by the
bursting of tire, and 1t was this
accident which sent Lang to his
death, and brought his four friends
to grief.
Several hours before Lang kissed
his wife goodbye and told her he
was going to take some of the
boys" out for a spin. The trip COW
cred long distance and the return
to West Brighton was made by way
OF Snug Harbor.
Skull Was Fractured.
When the automobile overturned
on the hill there was no chance for
the occupants to escape, and all were
pinned down. Lang, who was driv-
ing the car, and Walz were on the
front seat, while the three others
we're behind. All were pitched for
ward, and then fell with the ma
chine as 1t turned in the air. The
steering wheel pinioned Lang before
he could move, and his life was
crushed out. Wals was caught by
the same part Of the machine and
his skull was fractured. The other
men were also made prisoners be-
| meath the wreck.
/ Persons with lanterns discovered
the plight of the men and sent in a
call for the flremen and the police.
Firemen worked desperately to free
the injured men. Meanwhile an
ambulance had been summoned from
St Vincent's Hospital, and as soon
as the men were released from under
the debris they were rushed to the
! hospital. Lang's body was taken
from the wreck and removed to
West Brighton.
The police held the four injured
men as witnesses until Lang's death
could be Investigated. No charges
we're placed against any OF the oceu-
pants Of the car, however.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-08-12
FOSTER STORE
CELEBRATION
SALE OPENS

MIR. j. IF. Foster formally opens
his new department store at 97-ss
Smith street, today, with celebra-
ton sale which includes many bar
gains of interest to the shopping
public OF Perth Aanboy and this vi
eintty.
AS the date of opening is too early
to admit OF showing of fall goods,
MIR. Foster has placed on sale at
greatly reduced prices a. large va
riety of seasonable goods. Hand
some souvenirs will be given with
purchases today.
During his short residence in this
city, Mr.. Foster has gained the con-
fldencs OF all those with whom he
has come in contact. He has one OF
the handsomest and most comm0di-
GUS stores in this section of New
Jersey.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-08-12

Rhodes delivered neat speech, In
which he explained the purpose of
continuing the good work carried on
by the club the past few years. Fol
lowing the address, Albert Boil
schweiler was introduced as the next
mayor, and he received an ovation
that assured him of welcome In the
fourth ward.
Senator George 8. Silzer, of New
Brunswick, became the choice for
the gubernatorial candidacy ON the
first ballot. Frank s. Katzenbach,
Jr., was the second choice He will
receive the support of the associa-
ton In case Senator Silzer fails to
receive the nomination.
The following campaign commits
tee was named toNhave charge Of the
primary election work in the fourth
ward: George Westfield, chairman;
Dennis Quish and James H. Cassidy.
George Westfield was favorably
mentioned as delegate to the
state convention from the first dis
trict; and Peter Floersch from the
second district.
A clam steam will be held in two
weeks. This is to be a gala affair,
from all reports, and 1t Is expected
that other booms will be launched.
The following committee is in
charge: John Kutcher, chairman;
Peter Floersch, George Westfield,
John Mcmahon. William Hornsby
and Justus Kaletsch.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-08-12
BIG AUTO CRASHES INTO IRON
DRAW GATES ON COUNTY BRIDGE
BURNED
IN HANSON AVE
Two Story Frame Structure Total Loss on Account Of
Defective Fue Shortly Before Noon Today Owned by
Brother of Patrolman CaIvin--Fremsn Called

Sparks from defective nue
caused the total destruction of a
mouse at g73 Hanson avenue, be-
tween 1880 o'clock and noon today.
The structure, owned by Arthur Cal
vim. brother Of Patrolman William
Calvin, was burned to the ground,
the fire gaining great headway be-
fore the fire apparatus was able to
reach the distant location. Insur-
ance to the extent of $1,000 was car
ried with Boynton Brothers.
Smoke issuing from an upper win
dow of the two-story frame struc-
ture was the first intimation of the
fire. Mrs. Calvin, hanging out
clothes in the yard, discovered the
smoke and notified her husband in
side the building. w C. Wilson, a
neighbor, ran to box Sc, at Clege-
land and Brace avenues, and turned
In an alarm.
Hanson avenue is situated behind
Alpine cemetery, near the city
aims house. A long and tiresome
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-08-12
ONE DEAD ONE
DYING; RESULT
OF AUTO WRECK

One man Is dead, another dying
and three others are seriously hurt
as the result of the wreck of a big
touring car, which dashed down the
steep grade of Henderson's Hill, at
West Brighton, s. l., at the rate of
forty miles an hour, oVerturning
when a tire burst without warning
early today and burying all the oc-
cupants of the automobile under 1t.
The Dead.
JOHN LANG, twenty-four years
old, owner of the automobile, q real
estate man, living in Brooks avenue,
West Brighton.
The Injured.
KARLas WALz, twenty-five years
old, clerk, of Prohibition Park, 8.
l.; fractured skull and internal In
juries; said to be dying.
JOHN LYNCH, twenty-eight years
old, automobile agent, OF No. 604
Prospect street; cut and bruised.
ALLISON ZELUFF, thirty years
old, automobile salesman, of No. 12s
Hewitt avenue, Port Richmond; cut
and bruised.
JOHN SMITH, clerk, twenty-one
years old, of Carey avenue, West
Brighton; sprains, cuts and bruises
The injured were taken to St
vincent's Hospital, Staten Island, az
soon as the wreck of the automobile
could be raised sufficiently to extri-
cate them.
Firemen and the police~reserves
from the West Brighton and the
Tompkinsville stations were called
out to carry on the work of rescue
but it was half an hour after the
accident occurred before all the In
jured were lifted from under the
heavy car. which pinned them tt
earth.
Lang Instantly Killed.
Lang Is believed to have been in
stantly killed when his car over
turned completely on the steep in
cline, fell with heavy. grindine
thud, and crumpled up in mass OF
debris, because of the terrific speed
at which 1t was going.
The others In the automobile were
guests of Lang, and all had accepted
his invitation to take spin aoou'
Staten Island. ...,
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-08-12
Occupants Have
Hairbreadth
Escape.
$500 DAMAGE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Carroll, OF
New York, their chauffeur and a
friend had hairbreadth escape
from serious or probable fatal inS
1uries yesterday afternoon, when Mr.,
Carroll's big Mercedes automobile
crashed into a gate on the county
bridge over the Raritan river The
ponderous machine struck the gate
near the southerly entrance to tho
draw with heavy impact. Mrs. Car
roll and the three male occupants
were almost thrown from th" car.
They were badly shaken up and
somewhat bruised. The auto sus-
tanned damages to the amount OF
$500. One of the front springs was
broken, the frame was bent and the
radiator and lamps smashed
Mrs. Carroll's chauffeur, who was
driving the car, said the accident
was the fault Of a tender on tho
bridge draw. According to the auto
driver. the southerly gates were
closed\ as the machine was within
ten Or fifteen feet OF It. The auto
was coming towards this city at =
fair rate OF speed. 1t struck tho
gates with terrible force. dana ginS
the front part of the car In general.
The auto is now at tho Perth AM
boy garage headquarters In Madison
avenue. 1t Is seven-passengcr six
ty horsepower machine. A wrecktng
crew from the Perth Amboy Garage
Company happened to be near at the
time OF the accident and they towed
the damaged car to this city. Those
comprising the crew were William
Voorhees,, Scott Bailey, G. Stiiwsil
and Edward Carter.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-08-12
DIETz BROS.
ARE HELD FOR
GRAND JURY

On a warrant sworn out yesterday
by Albert Newman, Of 1877 William
street, Otto, Charles and Henry
Dietz, sons of Professor Henry
Dietz, principal of the Maurer
school, were arrested and arraigned
before Recorder Pickersgill this
morning to answer to charges OF as
sault and battery. They pleaded
guilty, but claimed they had com
mitted the assault to avenge an in
suit paid their mother last Sunday.
They were each held In 500 bail
for the grand Jury.
Newman appeared with a badly
cut head and his friend, Adolph
Klein, showed q lacerated head and
heavily bandaged right arm. the
results, they claimed, Of the fraeas.
Klein displayed note, alleged to
have been sent by the Diets broth
ers, requesting that he set time for
settling several difficulties. He said
he and Newman. with three girls,
were attacked while returning from
Boynton Beach Tuesday night, and
that blackjack had been used.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-08-12

pull for the horses considerably de-
layed the apparatus, and by the time
the hremen arrived, the structure
was mass of flames. To make mat
ters worse, Lincoln Engine Com
pany became stalled in the soft
gravel Of Amboy avenue, and as al
most quarter of a mile of hose
had to be stretched from hydrant
to the scene of the blaze. the eleva-
tion of that section of the city de-
creases the water pressure, and for
several minutes firemen fought the
blaze with hose each throwing q
stream extending about six feet.
When Lincoln engine began
pumping, the pressure was increased
and one steam was employed. A
half-hour's fighting smothered the
blaze. The flremen were compelled
to climb along on perilous super
structure and fasten chain about
chimney, preparatory to tearing
1t down. The damage is estimated
at $4,000
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-08-12
THIEVES SHOT
AT IN SALOON
At KEASBEY
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS
Keasbey, Aug. 12:-Burglars en-
tered the saloon of Steve Wodsinski
here last night and were shot at, but
missed. Before making their es-
cape, they had stolen several bottles
OF liquor and dog.
Entrance was gained through q
front window, which was smashed. A
gas fixture in the same window was
broken so as to make the work OF
entering more easy. There were ev-
identity two men on the job. for foot
prints on the front stoop seen this
morning gave those Indications.
The men worked some time before
being discovered. The noise caused
by knocking bottles together awak-
ened the proprietor, and with gun In
hand he started after the thieves. He
saw them escape and fired several
times, but there are no indications
that he hit either of them.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-08-12
MAYOR OPENS
CITY MARKET
. WITH ADDRESS
Crowds at Public Inspection
Yesterday and Last Night
--koted Guests.
FIRST SALES WERE MADE
THIS MORNING ,

Crowds thronged the new Boyn-
ton market building, in Smith street,
between State and King streets,
when the doors Of the Perth Amboy
City Market were thrown open about
7 o'clock this morning for the first
business day, OF the new Institution.
All during the morning hours, the
market was alive with purchasers
and indications are that still greater
numbers will Visit the place this af-
ternoon and tonight.
Promptly at -S:15 o'clock yester-
day afternoon the doors were
thrown open to the public for a gen.
eral inspection of the immense
store. Mayor Bollschweiler and a
goodly number of city officials re-
spended to the invitations issued by
the Perth Amboy City Market Com
pany. c. Howard Smiths military
bank of twelve pieces was In attend
ance from 8 o'clock yesterday after
noon until 10 O'Clock last night, and
during the time the building re-
mained open, crowds 1ocked to the
building and thronged Its interior,
The crowning feature Of yester-
day afternoons celebration was an
address delivered by Mayor Boil
schweiler, commencing the company
for having the courage to undertake
a project of the markets nature, and
urging the dealers that they treat
the purchasers fairly. THE market
is the best the county Affords" said
the city's chief executive, "and Ia
possibly as good, If not better, than
any other In the state It's institu-
tion is step In the progress of the
city, and / hope 1t may prove a huge
success. let me urge that custom
ers be treated fairly and your ef-
forts will surely warrant success"
The first step taken towards in
suring patrons of correct weight was
the inspection and approval of Seal
er of Weights and Measures Henry
Toft of the many scales in the mar
ket. Five Toledo balance scales
were tested and found to be, with
the exception Of one, perfectly ad-
justed. The disability Of the fifth
was due to damage in shipping, but
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