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Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-05
STATEN ISLAND NEWS
CLUB P0STP0NES
ITS APRIL DANCE

The Active Club of Huguenot, has
decided to postpone its April dance
that was to have been given in its
club house this Saturday night, in
definitely, because of a new law
which requires a hall to be licensed
where a public dance or entertain
ment is to be given.
Plans for the annual banquet of
tn. club. which will be held the lat
ta, part OF the month, are rapidly
assuming shape. The committee in
charge, composed of W. L. Corners,
chairman; z. j. Mcdonald, August
Boesch, William Eddy and J. c.
Smith, are making every effort for
the success of the affair.
1t will be for the members only. A
number of speakers will be secured
and a good program arranged for
that night, together with a good me-
nu on this occasion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-05
Fooled by the Kills.

At Tel-el-Kebir the first highland
regiment that had been seen In Egypt
was encamped apart from the rest Of
the English army. The natives took
1t into their heads that these were the
wives Of the English soldiers left I'M
guarded. The oriental Imagination de-
termined that the chance was too good
to be missed and hastily arranged an
expedition to carry off the 1
have heard that they were very much
astonished at the reception that they
met and that they changed their
minds and told each other that among
these incomprehensible English the
short petticoat was a robe of honor
and only given to those who had
proved their bravery In fghting.-
Egypt as We Know It" .
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-05
ALICE kUNTz
PRETTY BRIDE
MaFries William TraUb Yes
terday Afternoon.

A pretty April wedding was thaJ
solemnized yesterday at the home OF
the brides mother, when Miss AIlce
r'redricka Kuntz, daughter OF MIS-.
Alice NJ. Hastings, of $40 Huguenot
avenue, Hugrenot, became the Drid9
OF William Pars0n TIaub, of Prince
Bay. The ceremony was performed
ct s o'clock in the afternoon by Rev.
Dewitt Clinton Snyder, pastor of the
Huguenot Reformed church, IN the
presence Of the immediate families
and a few friends, the bridal party
stanaing under a huge wedding peli
and bower of southern smylax and
roses.
This bride was beautifully attired
in an empire gown of white satln
trimmed with lace and pearls. she
wore a net veil trimmed with orange
blossoms, and carried a bouquet or
ulies of the valley. Miss Eleanor
Lum. of Madison, New Jersey. was
the bridesmaid, and Miss Violet
Merritt, of Farmingdale, Long ISL
and, was maid of honor. The best
man was Albert Traub, of Prince
Bay, brother of the groom, and MISS
Dorothy Butler, of Summit, n. j.,
cousin of the bride, was flower girl,
Professor Mierow's orchestra, OF
New York, who furnished the music,
played the wedding march. B. K.
Ellis, uncle of the bride, gave heT
away.
A reception followed the ceremony
and a wedding supper was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Traub received many
gifts of cut glass and silyerware.
They left last night on a wedding
trip. Upon their return they viii
take up their residence in Prince
Bay. About fifty guests We're pres
ent at the reception.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-05
1t Is Durable

Dyspepsia may be completely
eradicated if properly treated. We
sell a remedy that We positively
guarantee will completely relieve
indigestion or dyspepsia, or the
medicine used during the trial will
cost the user nothing.
This remedy has been named
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets. Certainly
no offer could be more fair, and our
offer should be proof positive that
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets are a de-
~pendable remedy.
InasIRuch as the medicine will
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-05

mo are suffering
arse els dyspepsia to try
KeAaIl Dyspepsia Tablets. A Is
cent box contains enough medicine
for fifteen days treatment. For
chronic cases we have two larger
sizes, so gents and 800. Remem-
Der you Gan obtain Rexall Remedies
only at-The Rexall Store. Seaman,
druggist.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-05
PARISH GUILD MEETS.

In spite Of the weather there was
a fair attendance of the members at
the meeting of the Parish Guild, Of
st. Stephens Episcopal church, at
the home of Mrs. William O'Conner,
in Patten avenue, Tottenville, yes
terday. After the routine business
was transacted a social time was held
with refreshments.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-05
ST. PAUL'S SOC.
HAS ELECTION
Standard Bearers Meets
Monday Night.

At a meeting of the Standard
Bearers Missionary Glass, of St.
PauI's Methodist Episcopal church,
TottenviIle, held at the home Of
Miss Leila Hoag, in Amboy avenue,
Monday night, the election of officers
took place with the following result:
Leader, Miss Leila Hoag; president,
Miss Minnie Paugh; vice president,
Miss Edith Jaycox; recording secre-
tary, Miss Minnie Henne; CORE
spending secretary, Miss Alice Will
ever, and treasurer, Miss Mary Tom
asen. It vas decided to meet at the
home of one of the members the
first Monday of each month.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-05

Any affair, or happening, or CIR
cumstance which is too small to
make a want ad. worth while as an
adjusting force is too small to worry
about.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-02
THE CURTAIN DROPS
: B. and John ] Mcnamara arc today confessed as

ames B. and John J. MeNamaTa today confessed
sassns.
BY their confession yesterday afternoon in the Hall OF Rec
ords at Los Angeles they struck the heart Of millions OF
American citizens who fighting shoulder shoulder the
struggle Tor the better the grcater,s nation
They have confessed TO awful crime-peadcd guilty 10
awful betrayal OF the hundreds oi thousands who BELIEN
ING IN THEIR INNOCENCE. gave them loyal support
That support is no longer theirs FAIR play not FOUL
play IS the watchwod OF the American people their for
industrial and economic freedom The law make them
for their crime but than any man-mad
the moral verdict which delayed until Tuesday
but which rendered the INSTANT THEY CONFESSED
TO FOUL PLAY.
Labor. gaun long suffering righteous in its aspirations
for just share in what has fought its position
OF today path wet with the and blood OF It's broth
Man only human and labors ranks have able
exclude OF the Benedict Arnold stripe There
in all ADMINISTRATIONS to the best interests OF their
while they may be thinking they doing the right
HONEST LABOR stands shocked but unashamed, be-
HONEST LABOR AS THE WORLD KNOWS AND
ADMITS WAS ONLY THE VICTIM.
The curtain has dropped another tragic in the ire
pressble human struggle.
Freedom is ever beyond-beyond"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-02
LABOR WAS MISLED," SAYS BURNS

just when | shall leave for the Pa.
clflc coast. II will be within few
days want 10 see all concerned
in this case brought TO Justice. but
Just now do not care to enter
into a lengthy discussion OF the
matter will say. however. that
all others connected with the crime
should be punished and we know
their identity.
"Valuing my reputation as much
as anyone-and more than some-I
am glad 10 be vindicated in the
eyes of the public ! have been
the object OF all sorts OF unwarrant-
ed attacks. and ! have had to en-
dure unending vilification.
1T would have been a good thing
for everybody II the evidence in
the Mcnamara case had been pre-.
sented TO the rank and file OF the
unions, so that they might have
judged for themselves.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-02
AZ IN PERIL
ON THE TEES

Hidden IN the thick fog Of kyu-
quot sound. the steamer Tees, ~ith
~ persons on board, 10 IN inminent
danger Of going 10 pieces on tho
roeks ard a number of vessels are
feeling their way through the
treaeherous waters In the effort TO
locate her and ssve the crew and
passengers.
The IS. O. S. signal OF distress
reached the United Wireless sta
tion In Seattle last night. the first
message received from the Tees
since Wednesday morning Come
quick Vessel stranded on a rock
and in great danger. =. o s. Tees. =
read the message.
Later came the message; "stiIl
alive: still on top."
Then the operator OF tho Tees
was asked 20 state the vessels DO
siiion and tho wireless again was
silent. with no answer
This morning the local United
Wireless station received word that
the Tees wireless was again In
order. communicating with DomIn.
Ion stations. bat no word was ro.
ceived here from the vessel direct
The United States revenue cutter
Tahoma Is searching the sound for
the Tees and the g. r. X tug
Sanoose has been dispatched TO the
scene
Passengers known 10 be on the
Tees are Mr. and Mrs Marsha. H.
= -
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-02
IS
ON; VOTE BIC

The polls were opened in the
school board election at O'Clock
this afternoon Indications are
that more votes viii be polied than
10 any school election In the his.
tory OF Seattle
That the old members OF the
board who are running for re-eiec.
ton would be defeated was indi-
Gated In the early bailoting. DR.
Maud Parker. endorsed by local
womena clubs. IL regarded as Ger.
tain Of election. Notwithstanding
the claims OF the socialists that
both OF their candidates. Horace
Crosby and Judge Richard winsor.
would win The latter Is expected
10 poll vote that will make him a
winning candidate with DR. Parker
Persons who voted In the last
election can vote today II they have
NOT moved from their old pre-
cincta The polls close at o'clock
tonight.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-02
A CROOK CAN TURN SQUARE, SAYS BANNICK

pals puts IL. Jimmy Valentine, tho
crook gifted with such sensitive fin
gers that he can open safes merely
by touch. turns honest. The girl
does not learn that he ever really
was crook until he risks his se-
cret by opening a vault which had
accidentally been locked on little
sister of the girl. A detective who
is on Jimmy's trail for another
crime, whom Jimmy had outwltted
in a most interesting duel OF wits
Just a few moments before, thus
gets the goods on Jimmy.
But the copper says: "a guess
the girl needs you more than tho
state Of Massachusetts,"
"Glsd to Do the Same"
And this copper acted no differ
entity than ooppcrs generally do. 7
emphatically say that every officer
in Seattle would be glad to let a
man turn square" II he really
meant IL, as Jimmy Valentine dra-
matized, meant IL. know positively
that there are number of men
with records in Seattle whom the
police do not molest for the reason
that they profess TO have turned
honest. Some OF these have honest
employment secured them BY men,
bers of the force.
Great danger lies, however, In
falling for the sentimental crook,
the "Jlmmy Valentine romantic
type. There is Jimmy Valentine
type In Seattle Jail now. a man
possessing legal and medical edu.
cation, bright, clever and extremely
dangerous. Why should such mai
be a crook?
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-02

CINCINNATI, O.. Dec. 2.--sl.tine
In the basement kitchen Of her
home. the arsy-haired mother Of
James and John Mcnamara, be
tween flood Of tears, protests
that Il cannot be true that her two
boys are guilty Of the crime to
which they have confessed.
~ never Will believe Il until |
hear II from their own lips" she
mosned.
In this little home. where a fam
lily OF five were reared to manhood
and womanhood. the real tragedy
of the Mcnamara case rests. The
mother. borne down by the weight
of years. must bear the brunt of
the battle that has eliminated In
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-02
TWO CAUGHT

". +. Foot and Fred James, sus-
pected of having committed numer.
Gus burglaries In Seattle during
the past few weeks. are reported
under arrest at Mount Vernon.
Chief Of Detectives Tennant this
morning raided their room at ll5iz
Washington ST.. where two grips
full OF merchandise, an engravers
outfit. and a couple OF brand new
rifles were found.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-02
MOTHER THE PATHETIC
FIGURE in BIG TRAGEDY

the confession OF guilt. Il saw the
headlines on newspaper as | was
riding on car and the shock near
~ killed me. she said ~Oh. | don't
know what III do"
The kindly faced mother OF the
two Mcnamara boys still clings 10
the hope that Il is all great mis-
take and that somehow her sons
will yet be revealed as innocent
and set free.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-02
KING CROWNED

BANKOK, Siam. Dec. 2 som.
detch vafIirayudh was crowned
king OF Slam today with character.
istic Oriental pOmp.
The ceremony was a lengthy mix.
ture Of Siamese and Buddhist rites,
and at its close the king, wearing
the crown and royal robes. present.
ed himself TO his subjects.
The United States and the big
European powers we're represented
The festivities will cost more than
81 ,000, 900.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-02
BY W. D. SHEPHERD

Los ANGELES. Cal, Dec. .
Why did Clarence barrow defend
the guilty McNamarasg Half an
hour after the McNamaras had con.
fessed 70 dynamiting and murder.
walked for Is minutes through the
side streets with Clarence Darrow
To the world he looked like a man
who had lost his cause.
He had left his office because of
the assaults OF questions. telegraph
&c and telephouic. which were pour
Ing In on him
IL Is better 10 walk" he explain
ed. than Il Is in my office"
His hands were shaking. There
was an infinite sadness ln his face.
He had Just passed through the
most terrific ordeal OF his exciting
life.
"AIl expect he said, "is TO
have only my best friends un-
derstand why took this case.
The chances are the world will
not understand.
When | went into this case.
last March, could look ahead
to this very moment and see
what was before Us all. All
wanted 10 do was 10 save the
lives Of the mcNamara boys.
Say what you please about
them, they though, they were
taking the only course left 10
win their fight in Los Angeles.
They figured themselves as sol.
oiers in the war between capital
and the common people Whether
they we're right or wrong. they be-
neved that they we're on the firing
line. They we're not murderers at
heart--they were destroyers OF
property.
Jim Mcnamara didn't In
tend TO kill anybody. His dyna.
mite broke the gas mains.
And that's the plight ! found
him In. He told me the truth
about Il ALL
! made up my mind that. be-
cause, right or wrong, he had been
tifying to stand up for the rights OF
the workaday people, because he
was not murderer at heart. /
would do nay best TO save his life
and the lie Of his brother. That
was all the task / set out for myself.
could hardly expect 10 do that
much for them, for the Times explo-
sion was a terrible. terrible thing.
All my life I've tried 10 be
on the side Of those who lose In
tne unequal conflict between
tne poor And here was a man
VINO, whether he was right or
wrong, had tried 10 be a soldier
~ his own grim way on that
same side. couldn't see him
70 down without giving him
whst help ! could.
! Know there are many Ameri.
sahs who will not understand what
: nave done. and will not be able to
anaiyze the spirit IN which did f."
me newsboys were wildly cry
ing the FIRST extra editions. The
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-02
DARROW TELLS WHY HE
DEFENDED GUILTY MEN

streets we're In a turmoil
II makes some excitement.
doesn't tg be said. Il suppose
they think I've lost Wei. that is
the price I expected 10 pay. but I
know. way down deep that I've
taken the only possible chance
there vas 20 save Mcnamara =
life.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-02

Waiting In Cells.
That mystery Is az last cleared.
Both men sit In closely guarded
cells in the grim county Jail here
waiting silently walfiug-for the
words that viii send one at least
10 gloomy old san Quentin for the
remainder OF his natural lie The
elder Of the pair. the astute labor
leader who devised the dynamite
conspiracy which eliminated In the
terrible tragedy. expects 10 get OF
with 20yearterm that will spell
freedom after a trifle more than n
years Incarceration
Both Slept Well.
John ] Mcnamara. secretary.
treasurer os the International Asso-
citation cf Bridge and Structural
Iron Workers. and his brother. Jas
n Mcnamara. slept we'll last night
According 70 the Jail officials. they
seemed. when they we're returned
10 their cells after their open con-
fesslon OF guilt ia that crowded
court room. like men from whose
minds a mountainous load had been
fiffed.
Both ate their supper In silence
Then they sat for hours conversing
IN low. whispered tones. Their
iailers did not disturb them. al.
though their every movement was
closely watched There Is always
the ever present fear OF seifmurder
IN cases Of this kind. and while
there was nothing in this particular
case on which TO base such a Gear.
Sheriff Hammel was too ex.
perieneed to take any chances.
While they were in the court room
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-02
PARDON REVOKED

PORTLAND. Or. Dec. 2.--The
reason why Acting Governor Olcott
revoked the conditional pardon of
]. w. Norris, convict. which was
granted by Governor West, became
apparent today when II was learned
that the authorities hold several al.
legged fictitious checks which Norris
issued while employed as a guard
on the cruiser Boston.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-02

my bnitsa Ffosh LeAsea Wue
CHICAGO. Dec, 2.--Deelaring
that he would start for the Pacific
coast within a few days, although
he had not decided upon exact time.
Detective VIM. J. Burns, who
brought tho Mcnamara brothers to
Justice. Issued the following state
ment here today, In which he de-
elares that none OF the laboring
men aympethlze with the anarchist
ic element. but are misled
Although have not decided
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-02

BOMBAY. India. Dec. 2.-The
first stage OF the costly durbar
tour was completed today. when
King George and Queen Mary land
ed hcreihe first crowned British
sovereigns 10 set foot on Indian soil
The guns OF the warships Joined
those OF the land batteries in a
thunderous salute as the rulers
stepped ashore
At the splendid Apollo Bunder
landing stage their majeaties were
met by Sir Sydnham Clarke. gov
ernor OF Bombay. Chief Justice
Sir Basil Scott. Mai. Gen. J. C..
Swan. commanding Bombay troops.
aud a host OF military. naval, civil
and native dignitaries. gorgeous In
uniform
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-02

their cell had been carefully
searched aud everything that looked
like a weapon removed.
And through the silent watches
OF the night and again today stai.
waFt men loungcd In positions Of
vantage In aud near the iron barred
prison. They had suspicious bulEes
IN their clothing. and all visitors
and passersby we're carefully scru.
tinlxed
There vaH no fear OF violence. In
fact. the entire town seemed 70 have
had a burden removed from lts mind
by the confessions. but these guards
were In readiness should any be
needed At auy time
There has been no threat OF any
kind against The two meu who are
waiting their sentence.
Accepted az Face Value.
Their story is accepted At It's face
value. bur there are hundreds OF
men and women workers who open.
~ assert that these men. and the
men who aided and abetted them.
have betrayed the cause OF labor,
Their acts are warmly condemned
by the thousands OF men and women
who abhor violence and murder. but
who earn their bread by the sweat
OF their brows. but the followers Of
big business have nothing 10 say
Union labor accepted the word of
these men that they were innocent.
and Is properly shocked as result.
but the men who were behind the
prosecution are only interested In
the effect this sudden shift In a
noted trial may have on the polit
ieai situation In Los Angeles
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-02
Seattle Man Is
Anxious to Die

PORTLAND. Or. Dec. Pound
IN the bath room OF an apartment
at the RamapO hotel here today
with a gas tube In bis mouth and
his head under quilt. @. II Me
Dannel. president OF the Peerless
Artificial Limb company OF Seattle,
was rushed to st. vincent's hos.
pital in a dying condition. Cor.
respondence found In his room in.
dicated that he had been worried
over money matters
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-02

qualifying veniremen IN court. I
stood pat and told him there we're
two men 10 be convicted, that
would take pleas of guilty in both
cases. or would take none and
would fight the trial to the bitter
end
Approached by Business Men.
"Well about two or three weeks
ago some OF my friends in business
circles approached me Snd told mo
that they had been approached by
a man who wanted them 10 influ-
ence me TO consent to letting one
OF the McNamaras plead guilty and
let tho other 20. ] soon found that
this man was Lincoln Steffens.
and I talked with some OF my most
intimate friends told them just
what ! had and they advised me
TO refuse 10 make any concessions.
"Wednesday night certain men held
a meeting and decided that ! ought
TO accept J y. McNamara's plea OF
guilty and let his brother go free.
Thursday ! was approached by Oar
row and Davis. but Il was the old
proposition, and ! fatty told them
there was nothing doing But that
night they saw the light and came
to me with what | had fought for
the confessions of guilt of both
men"
What Judge Says.
Judge Bordweli was asked re-
garding a report widely circulated
that sentence might not take place
on election day. because OF The
crowds that might be attracted 10
the court room lie laughed at the
suggestion. and made IL plain that
there was absolutely no danger OF
any violence in this case.
"The men must be sentenced In
open court. That will be on tho
fifth day since they were per-
rnitted 10 plead. and the last day
OF grace permitted under the Cali
fornia code"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-02
300 BATTLE
WITH BANDITS
tBy unitsd Press Leased wirsJ

tHy Unitsd Press LeaHed Wlre)
BELLfkGHAM. Dec. Pin a
pitched battle yesterday afternoon
at edro-WooIIey, participated In
by 500 citizens Of that place and
two despersdoes who had held up
ard robbed saloon, one Of the ban
dts was rlddlsd with bullets and
will die. while the other was cap.
tured after desperate hand 10
hand encounter. The bandits names
are Walter Foote and Fred James.
Rifles, shot guns and sticks Of
dynamite were used with which to
dislodge the men. After Foote had
been shot into Inconsistencies
James used up his remaining am
nunition and then surrendered.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-02

with romantic side, and he makes
an eloquent appeal to these warm
hearted people, who come to prison
in the very receptive mood for a
romantic appeal.
Jimmy gets his pardon through a
young woman whom he had res
cued two years before from a ruff
fans attack. And he falls for the
straight-g girl game" as one of his
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-12-02

Another Sensation.
A sensational development Ia
connection with the case came to
day. when the district attorney ad-
mitted that he had possession OF
other moneys used for bribery pur-
poses In connection with the case.
In addition TO the $4,000 alleged to
have been seized from Bert Frank
lin. Just how much this fund
amounts 10 he would not say
When Capt. Fredericks Was
asked regarding a report that
there had been turned over 10 him
money paid for the purpose Of brib-
ing Witnesses. prospective wit
ncsses and yeniremen. which would
more than pay the $50. 900 offered
as reward IN the case. he said
IAN that can say at this time
ls that there is more or less truth
in this report. cannot talk about
Il now II will be story for an
other day" however.
The inside History"
Capt. Fredericks then gave the
complete inside history OF the ne
which led up 20 yester-
days sensational surrender By the
defense
Last July" be said. Il was ap-
preached on behalf OF the defense
by Larry Sullivan. one Of their in
yestigAtors. He said that the de-
fense was willing to enter plea OF
guilty TO murder In behalf of Jas.
B Mcnamara II would agree TO
drop the proceedings against John
j. Mcnamara and turn him loose,
and also TO save James - McNa-
mara's life. I laughed at the offer.
| knew the strength OF my case and
had no doubts OF the outcome SO
far as either man was concerned.
Darro~ Makes offer.
"a month ago Darrow practical
~ made me the same. offer in a
hAlf.joklnE way, while We were