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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1911-12-13

bility of having his clients plead guilty
as far back as July, and that he was
convinced of their guilt even at that
time
parrow's silence CONCERNING the
charges made against Gompers by De-
tective Burns, the girl stenOgrapher
said, was accounted for, at laborhead-
quarters by saying that the Chicago
lawyer is one of the leading Socialists
in the country. The Socialists in
variably have fought Gompers at
every point.
A most important phase of the de-
velopment of the case against the
men higher up developed in the visit
of District Attorney Miller of In
dianapolis to Washington for a con-
ference with Acting Attorney General
William Harr.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1911-12-13
McNamaras In Penitentiarv

Los Angeles, CAL, Dec. IL
James B. and John j. Mcnamara
have been taken to San Quentin pris-
on. The decision to take them fol-
lowed the brothers final refusal to
give away more facts as to their
operations.
With the trial of A. B. Maple, Bert
Corners and P. l. Bender, charged
with attempting to blow up the hall
Of records in August, 1910, postponed
until Jan. 4 the only thing remaining
here pertaining to the McNamara1 case
besides the grand jury investigation
is the case of Bert H. Franklin
charged with having bribed pros
pective juror for the Mcnamara trial.
Both District Attorney Fredericks
and Assistant District Attorney Ford
declare that Franklin will probably
plead guilty.
Los Angeles, Dec. 6.-James B.
Mcnamara was sentenced to impris-
onment for life, while his brother
John J. Mcnamara, was given term
of fifteen years
This ended the states successful
effort to isolate from society the mar
who on Oct. 1, 1910, blew up the
Los Angeles Times building, causing
the loss of twenty-one lives, and the
dynamiter of the LleWellyn IrOr
! Works, at which the explosion occur
red last Christmas Day.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1911-12-13
The TalIest Holly Trees.

The American holly appears to at
tain it's greatest size and perfection in
southern Arkansas and Texas. where
it is to be seen at times from forty to
fifty feet in height. In much smaller
form it grows naturally, however.
along the south shore of Massachusetts
among tupelos. black oaks. red naples.
cedars. ETC., but not much northward
of bingham and Quincy
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1911-12-13

have told those present at the In
dianapolis conference that it would
take at least 81 900, 900 to prevent his
execution.
What" one Of the most prominent
labor men in the country is said to
have replied 81 900 900 to clear an
innocent man. Then, in Gods name
what will become of the labor move
ment if they arrest still other trade
unionists and we have to raise 81, =
900 600 every time such an arrest is
effected?"
That is something | am not re-
sponsible for, y" barrow is said to have
replied. Il regard this as a life and
death fight for organized labor. | also
think that John j. Mcnamara is as
innocent as an unborn babe But it
will take another 81 900, 900 to clear
him of the charge, and his convic
ton is assured if you don't furnish the
money"
Added significance is given this
statement, which is regarded as Of
Aticial, although the girl stenographers
name is withheld for obvious reasons
because Of the fact that this confer
ence was held less than six weeks
ago.
1t is conceded by all concerned thai
barrow was considering the advisa-
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1911-12-13
Apples For Scotch Holiday Trade
Underwood Boom Launched

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE Under
wood presidential boom was officially
launched when eight members of the
Alabama delegation met and passed
resolutions endorsing Representative
Underwood for the presidency.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1911-12-13
SEIZURES ON BIG SCALE
Well Stocked Shops In New York Re
Iieved of $50 OOO Worth of LIQUOR

Iieved of $50 ,OOO Worth of Liquor
New York, Dec. 10.-Armed with
warrants issued by the supreme court
forty members of State Excise Com
missioner Farley's> force raided thirty
wine and liquor stores and seized
$50 900 worth Of liquor. This liquor
will be destroyed. Farley led the
raiders.
Most of the raided places had just
stocked up for the Christmas trade
Police accompanied the raiders.
In nearly all cases the dealers were
charged with violating both fedora
and state laws.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1911-12-13
FAILED TO SUPPRESS VICE
Chcago's Police Chief Files Charges
Against Subordinates<

Chicago, Dec. 10.-Charges. of ne
glect of duty and inefficiency were
filed with the civil service commits
sion by Chief Of Police McWeeny
against Police Inspector Wheeler
Captain Harding and Lieutenants
Prim, Enright and Keleher.
The charges are rsult of the fail
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1911-12-13
Fourteen Sailors Drown

Swansea, Wales, Dec. 1O.-The
Belgian steamer Vandike went down
in the English channel with loss OF
fourteen lives.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1911-12-13

HOT DRINKS: While you are doing your Xmas
shopping don't become cold or chilly but have q
/ hot drink at our soda fountain
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1911-12-13

ure of the police officers to suppress
vice. 1t is expected that the officers
will be tried by the commission next
week.
Apples For Scotch Holiday Trade
Boston, Dec. 10.-Fourteen thou
sand barrels of apples, the largest
Shipment ever sent from Boston to
Glasgow, were slowed in the Scotian,
which sailed yesterday afternoon. The
fruit is intended for the holiday trade.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-01
SENTENCE or
ROBIN Is D.. !.
District Attorney Has Furth-
or Use for the Banker.
speoiar By United Press Wire.


New York, June when Joseph
G. Robin, fnancier and promoter,
whose unsuccessful financial manip-
ulations resulted In the failure of
the Washington and Northern banks,
asked today, through his counsel,
that he be admitted to bail to re-
coupe his finances pending his de-
tention here until pronunciation of
sentence In October, the request was
peremptorily refused by Justice Sea-
bury IN supreme court.
District Attorney Whitman Sc
cured postponement when Robin
went up for sentence today on the
grounds that the confessed bank
wrecker had furnished the district
attorneys Office with valuable infor-
nation in the work q investigating
alleged crooked banpIng conditions.
and that he was wanted here to con-
tinue that work
On motion of Whitman, Justice
Seabury dismissed the Indictment
against DR.. Louise Rabinoyitch, Rob-
ms sister.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-01
VALVES WILL
DELAY TEST
Found Defective In New
Pump at Runysn.

A number of defective valves will
delay operation of the new Wiscon-
sin pump at the city's water works
at Hunyon for two or three weeks.
The valves were hot supplied by the
Wisconsin Engine Company, which
installed the pump, but by an out
side concern and were Condemned by
a representative of the Wisconsin
company as we'll as by the city.
The pump is complete and ready
for operation had the detection not
been discovered. Upon examination
it was learned that rubber In the
valves in question was not of the
good and lasting kind and was other
wise defective, SO that new valves
were ordered. They must be sent
way for and as soon as installed a
representative of the Wisconsin COM
pany will be here to conduct test.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-01
WATER BOARD
LET CONTRACT
Merritt Chapman Company
Co. Successful Bidder.

Merritt and Chapman Derrick and
Wrecking Company was awarded the
contract, at last nights special meet
ing of the Board of Water Commis-
sioners, to lay an additional twenty
four inch main, about two thousand
feet in length, under the Raritan
being the lowest of the two estimates
received at the boards meeting on
May IT.
Return Mr.. Gregory's Check.
John H Gregory, Of this city, was
the other bidder, submitting figure
of s26.75 per foot for the entire
main. His certified check for $4,000
was ordered returned, following the
awarding of the contract. The total
cost of the main, by Merritt and
Chapman's figures, will be about
s31,840. Gregory asked about s53,-
500 for the entire job. The success
| full bidder also submitted a figure of
| s14.43 per foot on specifications
other than those City Engineer Sam
uel ]. Mason had prepared, but a
change was not deemed advisable.
Commissioner Edwin G. Fraser Of
fered the resolution awarding the
contract, while it was seconded by
Clarence G. Sibley. All the commits
| sioners voted AYE" save Thomas
Grieve, who was absent.
| Commissioner Sibley called atten-
ton to the low supply of pipe and
suggested the board purchase a car
load in addition to the amount call
ed for in the advertisements now run
min 1zTff oh nil r1
ceived at the next meeting. Supt.
A. H. Crowell stated there was
enough material on hand to last two
weeks. 1t was decided to wait until
the proposals were received before
ordering an additional supply.
! New Hydrants Needed.
| Superintendent Crowell suggested
the purchasing of a number of Corey
hydrants, which the department has
used for the past four years, and the
superintendent was instructed to Sc
cure figure on a dozen and also as
certain If there was competition on
these hydrants. They cost about s2S
each and are always purchased d.
rect.
In connection WITH the new TWEEN
lty-four inch main 1t might be stated
/ the cost of the Improvement Will be
paid from the department's ox.
funds. At the end OF April there was
| $25,42499 on hand with an increase
| in revenue every three months, wa
ter rents being collected every quar-
ter. By the end of July the depart
ment will be worth about s45,500.
The receipts in 1910 were $109,891.-
04. of which s43,317.46 was a clear
profit.
The new main will be laid west of
the county bridge. The board also
plans to have a twenty-four inch main
| laid on the meadows, to take the
place of the sixteen inch main there
at present. The new main for the
meadows will connect with the new
Raritan river main and be about
three thousand feet long. 1t will
only cost about one-third of the i'm
provement authorized last night.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-01
WILL Oil ALL
!. COUNTY ROADS
FreeheIders Take Action at
Meeting Held Today.
spec.o, to TIC EVENING JEWS.

New Brunswick, June Free
holder William s. Dey, OF South
Amboy, introduced a resolution this
morning at the meeting OF the Board
Of Freeholders authorizing the oil
ing of all county roads. 1t was
adopted. This afternoon a represen-
tative from the Standard Oil Com
pany will come here and confer with
the board regarding contract fol
crude oil. Director P. H. s. Hend
ricks said work on the more impor.
tant roads will begin at once.
The Middlesex board has made
visits to Burlington and Mercer
counties, where an oil dressing is
used, and came to the unanimous
opinion that roads in this county
would be greatly benefited by such a
process.
Road Plans Adopted.
Plans for the two miles of macad-
am road between Hans Toft's hotel,
in Highland Park, to the Bloomfield
Lane, in Bonhamtown, were ap-
proved by the board and the clerk
was instructed to advertise for bids
at once The citizens Of Bonham-
tOWu nave pACu6Cu- ei,OoV Wv al Nc
the expense, and Highland Park
borough is expected to make a dona-
ton.
The plans for the proposed I'M
provement on Main street, South
Bound Brook, were also adopted.
Freeholder Andrew Ely, Of Dayton,
introduced a resolution authorizing
the extension of the Prospect Plains
county road to the Mercer county
boundary. The road to be taken
over is thirty-three feet wide and 8
mile long. 1t is now dressed with
macadam.
Freeholder Ely offered a resolu-
ton authorizing the expenditure OF
$3.50 for land to be used to straight
en- the Kingston-Aqueduct road. 1t
was adopted.
County Collector Hagerty made
the following report for May: On
hand May /, $136,742.40; receipts,
1920, 0,124.29; disbursements, SILL
1880; amount on hand May 81,
$10S,33S.69.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-01
STEEL TRUST
REPORT HELD
Judge Gary Creates sensa-
tlen Before House lnvsstI-
cation Committse.
THINKS WAS SUPPRESSED
Head of the Big Corporation
Tells How the Subsidiary
Cos. Are Controlled.
THINKS WAS SUPPRESSED
special bv United Press Wire.

Special bV United Press Wire
Washington, June IA probe of
the steel trust from the inside began
today when the House Investigating
committee met with Judge Albert H.
Gary, chairman of the board Of
directors of the steel corporation,
and four others on hand for exarni-
nation. Those summoned In addi-
ton to Gary are: Norman D. Ream,
Perc1val Roberts, Jr., James Gayley
and w. e. Dickson. The committee
permitted r. V. Lindabury to appear
as counsel for the trust
Gary was called as the first wit
ness. Questioned as to o. the steel
situation prior to the organization
of the steel corporation, Gary took
up each of the subsidiary companies
and said they were competing in the
steel industry before amalgamation.
He explained also the capitalization
of the various companies. He out
lined the complete domination of
the companies and said:
THE Carnegie Steel Company
does compete with the subsidiary
companies. / put my own interpre-
tation on the word compete. The
subsidiary companies are undoubted-
ly controlled and influenced by the
steel corporation because it owns
the stock of the subsidiary compa-
MES. While these companies have
their boards of directors with the
right and power to act independent
ly ii may be assumed that II their
conduct WIS inimicai or displeasing
to the steel corporation it would not
be long before the active manage
ment OF the companies would be
changed"
Gary said the steel corporation
gets it's income from the dividend
declared by the subsidiary compa-
MES.
Report Was Suppressed.
Gary created q sensation when be de-
clared that either President Taft or
the Department of Commerce and La
Dor had suppressed a report containing
the very facts the committe is trying
to get. Gary said this report took six
years to get, that the steel corporation
spent thousands of dollars aiding the
government and that he did not know
whether th< President had seen it OF
not.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-01
REPORT ABOUT
AMB0Y AVENUE
Committee Meets Property
Owners alderman Talks.

Property owners and residents OF
Amboy avenue held another meeting
at Casino hall last night to urge the
improvement of Amboy avenue. They
want a new top dressing laid and oil
sprinkled over the thoroughfare to
make it compare favorably with the
other macadam roads of the county.
Henry w. Sandbeck, Jr., alderman Of
the Sixth ward, was present and re-
ported having Investigated the pro-
posed action OF the County Board Of
Freeholders as to top dressing the
macadam on Amboy avenue. He
stated that bond Issue was neces-
sary first owing to lack of funds, and
that would require some time.
The committee, headed by MAIDS j.
Dinesen, which appeared before the
Board of Aldermen Friday night, re-
ported that the city fathers had con-
sented to make temporary repairs
until the county started work. They
had been promised that stone would
be used to flll in holes and laid where
absolutely necessary, having been in
formed that crushed stone for street
| Improvements had been ordered pur-
chased.
One member grew sarcastic when
Alderman Sandbeck told OF having
| asked County Clerk B. M. Cannon to
hnd out what the freeholders pro-
posed to do about Amboy avenue
When the alderman finished his re-
port, the member asked If the alder
man the Sixth ward had to represent
| it in the council, was of the kind that
| had to go to superiors for advice.
Plans were discussed for forming
permanent citizens organization to
further improvements along Amboy
avenue and thereabouts. A meeting
was arranged for June IL, at which
| time 1t is proposed to form a per-
manent organization.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-01
MORE FIGHTING FEARED
IN MEXICAN PROVINCE
Special bu United Press Wirs.


Ell Paso, June Fighting is i'm
minent at Cuidad, Chihuahua, ae-
cording to Julio Madero, brother OF
the revolutionary leader, who ar
rived here today from chihuahua.
Madero declared that there are some
regiments of federal soldiers in that
locality who are still in ignorance
of the resignation of Diaz. Realizing
that the revolutionists will attack
the city the members of the state
legislature tomorrow will depose the
Diaz governor and elect Abram
Gonzales, a Maderist. to Office.
LOCAL
Repairs are being made to the
roof of the fire house IN State street
occupied by Protection Hook & Lad
der Company and the Lincoln En-
gine Company, and the frame por-
tion of the structure is being painted
a gray color.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-01
COUNTY CLERK
SITTING HERE
Receives Applications for
Naturalization Papers.

Applications for naturalization pa
pers are being received by County
Clerk B. NJ. Cannon and his staff of
clerks in the council chamber of city
hall this afternoon. Mr.. Cannon and
his clerks will sit there until 10: 80
O'Clock tonight. They began at /: 80
o'clock this afternoon.
Mr.. Cannon has taken this means
of aiding those seeking papers. He
realizes that it is a hardship fnan-
cially and otherwise for the average
working man to make several trips
TO New Brunswick and therefore de-
cided to come here today.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-01
TWO DISPLAYS
OF FIREWORKS
Practically Decided by Cem-
mittss for July 4 CsIsbra-
tion--To Plan TonIQht.
SITES ARE CONSIDERED
Automobile Parade to bs
Held In Aftsrnoon--Mors
Money Is Subscribed.

Finding the local business men, and
the citizens in general, willing to sub
scribe literally this yearcit has been
practically decided to have two displays
OF fire works on July 4, in connection
with the "safe and sane" celebration
In this city. This additional feature,
which will be in the northern part Of
the city, was proposed at last week g
meeting of the executive committee
and will be taken up for approval at
to-night's session in city hall
Auto Parade In Afternoon.
There will be an auto parade in the
afternoon, according to the plans of
the respective committees, and thus
eliminate the additional risk Of loss of
life or serious injury during the morn
ing parade, in which the children are
expected to take part. Lodges and
fire companies will also march in the
morning and assist in making the pa
geant one of the prettiest and most
elaborate in point of numbers as well
as appearance, ever seen in this city.
While the site for the second dis
play Of fire works has not been decided
upon, 1t Is known, however, that the
committee favor the tract adjoining or
across from the post Office. With a
display in that section Of the city, as
well as one on the water front, as last
year, the citizens Of Perth Amboy will
have just cause to be proud of their
patriotic spirit as well as the manifest
intention to celebrate the day In a
"safe and sane' manner. Other i'm
portant matters viii be brought before
the committee tonight and full at
tendance is desired.
Subscription List.
Mayor Albert Bollschweiler has se-
cured the following subscribers to the
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-01
USE DYNAMITE
IN NICARAGUA
Barracks R!ewa Up aas
Many Soldiers Killed.
Special By United Press Wire.

Special by United Press Wire.
Managua, Nicaragua, June IL
President Adolpho Diaz today pub
licly accused the liberals with having
instigated and carrying through the
dynamiting OF the barracks at La
Iona, where twenty soldiers were
killed. When day broke this morn
ing 1t was seen that portion Of a
far end of the palace had been de-
molished.
General Auis Mema also accused
the liberals of having for the second
time in three months dynamited the
barracks.
The city is now under martial law
and revolution of serious proper
tion Is eminent
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-01
PORTUGAL R0YALISTS
FIGHTING IN SPAIN
sssosa, BY United Pres. wsrs.

Lisbon, June 1.-Government
troops wer rushed to Puy, Spain.
about twenty-five miles northeast OF
here, today, when 1t was reported
that the royalists, who have their
headquarters at that point. were en-
gagged In severe fighting with a small
attachment of Republican soldiers.
The government contended that the
fighting is only between soldiers and
bands of marauders and has no po-
litical significance.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-01
CARNEGIE DENIES ANY
DEALINGS WITH GATES
Special br United Press wfre.

Special By United Press Wire.
London, June 1;-Andrew Carne-
gle today denied that he had ever
had any dealings with John W.
Gates and intimated that he would
go before the House committee
which is investigating the steel trust
and tell some interesting stuff.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-01
SECOND AVIATOR HAS
FINISHED SECOND LEG
Special bu United Prcss Wtrs.

Rome, June 1:-With both himself
and machine battered and SCARED, Gar
ros, competing in the Paris-Turin air
race, reached Rome this afternoon after
hard flight from Pisa. He Is the
second aviator to complete the second
leg of the flight, Ensign Oonneau hav-
ing arrived twenty-four hours ahead Of
him. Girard ANOTHER flyer is expected
to reach Rome this evening.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-01

Trenton, June 1.-The Chandler
Oilcloth Company, Of Yardyille, today
WAS chartered by the secretary of
state, with an authorized stock of
$4,000. 1t Is understood it will
take over the United Oilcloth Com
|pany's plant.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-01
Prosecution of Standard Oil.
,pectul bp United Press Wire.

Washington, juno Criminal
prosecution Of officials of the Stand
ard Oil and Tobacco Trusts were
urged today of the Attorney General
In q resolution submitted to the SEN
ate Ey Senator Pomerene, of hio.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-01
JAMES j. HILL TELLS
ABOUT BIG MORTGAGE
,ecial By Unitea Press Wire.

Special by United Press Wire.
Minneapolis, June flames ].
Hill today summed up as his reasons
for placing the mortgage OF S800.-
100000 on the Great Northern that
he ''is getting old" When he leaves
the railroad business after a WHILE
he said he wants to leave the Great
Northern in good financial shape.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-01
Minneapolis Has Bad Fire.
Special B.. United Press Wire.

Special bb UHited Press WIG.
Minneapolis, June Fire, amount
ing to 100000, was done here to-day
in an explosion and subsequent fire il
the center of the city. The police be
lieve it was either dynamite or gaso
line that caused the explosion. Incen-
diarism is expected. Garages, rooming
houses and hotels were destroyed.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-01

Washington, June According
to reports received at the state de-
partment today, $50 and not fifty,
as first reported, were killed in the
explosion at the LaLoma barracks at
Managua, Nicaragua, yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-01

Automobiles for hire. Phone ISL,
day or night. Sexton, 70 Smith st.
2O097 -4-11-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-01
RESICNATIONOF
COMMODORE
|. H. mchose Ne LONGER
Head of Yacht Club.

L. H McHose has rendered his
resignation TO the secretary of the
Raritan Yacht Club, as commodore
of that organization. When ques-
toned as to his motive in resigning,
Mr.. McHose stated that diferencesf
have come up in the club sI15
thought ii proper to resign.
Have you rr1ed "Qusek W orr" Snovs
polish. II not you do not know how
EASILY and well 1t can be done.
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LOST-SATURDAY NIGHT ON
SMITH ST., MASONIC WATCH
FOB. FIVE DOLLARS REWARD IF
RETURNED TO NEWS OFFICE.
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