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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-19
ORDER
ENJO|N|NC SALE
OF DRUG STOCK
Action Agreed Upon by Riker
and United Companies
After Argument.

= Viee-Chaneellor Emery in Chancery
chambers today, as the result of the
long argument before him yesterday
afternoon on the rule to show cause,
obtained by the William b. Riker &
Son Drug Co. against the United Drug
Company of New Jersey, signed an or
der agreed upon by both parties in the
suit.
This order continues a restraining or
der made by Vice-Chancellor Howell
some time ago, and granting the rule to
show cause in so far Us to enjoin sub
mission to a stockholders meeting OF a
resolution passed by the directors of
the defendant company providing for
the sale of ali it's assets. This plan, FOR
business reasons. was proposed, the as
sets to &c to a Massachusetts concern,
known as the United Drug Company
of Massachusetts,
The preliminary restraining order also
enjoined the submission to the stock
holders OF the United DRUG Company Of
New Jersey of a resolution directing
that il be dissolved. AS to the PROPOSE
ton the order signed today allowed this
part Of the plan to go through.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-19
CLAIM AWE KEPT
INTEREST ON MORTGAGE.
Now Suit Is Brought to Fore
close on Property.

An echo Of the disappearance under
a cloud Of legal and financial compli-
cations of A.. Philetus konkle. once q
light of the local bar, was recalled in
the Court Of Chancery today, where
testimony was taken before Vice-Chan-
cellor Stevens in i suit brought by Pat
rick ]. Reilly, Of Chatham, against
John ". Herbin. a negro janltor7
Mr.. Reilly. as guardian for Elsie and
Raymond Reilly, minors. had a mort
sage assigned to him by one Harry
Wright. said to have been in Konkle's
employ. The negro was the mort
sagor, the paper covering property in
Irvington, was dated February IS,
1907, and was acknowledged before
Konkle. This lawyer, it was said,
pocketed the interest that Herbin had
faithfully paid, and hen the mortgage
foreclosure proceedings were started.
The bill was dismissed.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-19
BELIEVE ARRESTED MAN
LAST OF FREIGHT THIEVES.

With the arrest Of William Brazier,
u years old, Of 971 Norfolk street, to-
day the police think they have cleaned
up the gang that last year robbed
freight cars of much valuable mer-
chandise. Brazler, with two other men,
broke open several cars at Waverly
belonging to the Pennsylvania railroad
and disposed of the plumber to New
York pawnshops.
The other we men,, Fred +. Van
Nest and James Kelly. are each serv-
ing seven years for their part in the
robberies. Brazier was arrested to-
day by Sergeants Kuhn inc Quinn, of
the detective bureau.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-19
SENATE PASSES PAY
BILL FOR FREEHOLDERS.
TFrom a Stan Correspondent. ]

TRENTON, April 19.-Senate bill 3lS,
fixing the compensation Of ~freeholders
In second class counties at $500 a year
and at $500 in first class counties, was
passed by the Senate.
The Senate passed House bill No. 1888.
1t provides for the preservation OF
registry books for voters for five years,
after which time they may be sold for
waste paper.
1t also passed House bill No. 517. 1t
empowers towns to acquire land and
other property by condemnation for fire
protection. Applies to use Of water
supply.
House bill No. I72, authorizing judges
of the Common Pleas to appoint ser
g~eant-at-arms in first class counties,
salary $1,000 a year. was laid over by
the Senate,
House bill No. 1913, placing police Off
GERS and men in b%oroughs under tenur
Of office act, was passed by the Senate.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-19
$4,000 DAMAGE SUIT
is AGAIN ON TRIAL.
Mrs. Benz First Non-Suited in
Action Against Railroad.

The second hearing of the $25, 900
damage suit brought against the Cen
trail Railroad of New Jersey by Mrs.
Mary Benz, whose husband, Charles
Benz, was killed in attempting to board
a train at the West Side avenue sta
ton, in Jersey City, on May 81, 1909,
is IN today.
The first trial of the case last summer
resulted In q non-suit, when it was
discovered that the declaration Of
plaintiff did not agree with the facts
in the case.
On the day in question Benz, who was
AZ years of age, attended q bail game
in Jersey City. On his way home he
attempted to board a train said to have
been in motion, and before he could get
on the platform of the car he was
crushed between the side Of the car
and the abutment of the bridge over
West Side avenue
He died shortly afterward in q Jersey
City hospital, leaving a widow and
eleven children.
Samuel Kalisch, jr., and Harry ka-
lisch are representing Mrs. Benz. while
Howard MacSherry appears for the
railroad
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-19
pAROlEp ON W1FEns CHARGE.

Byron Weldon, 20 years old, of ~
Liberty street, vas paroled today by
Judge Hahn in the First Precinct Po-
lice Court for a hearing tomorrow
morning on a charge of desertion pre-
ferred by his wife. Weldon was
charged on April IL with being a biga-
mist when his W. wives faced him
In court. Mrs. Weldon, who makes the
charge of desertion, has two children
and alleges that he has left her and
gone to the home of his relatives.
where he lives in luxury.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-19
SKIN AT $40 A SQUARE INCH.

FORT WAYNE, Ind, April 19.-At
the rate Of $40 a square inch, Henry
Prough, a wealthy farmer OF La
Grange, Int, Already has spent $3.50
for cutlcle from his fellow men TO re-
place that which he lost in an accident
by fire a few days ago. Two neigh
bors have spared a total of twenty
three square inches, and the surgeon
who is performing the operation for
Prough says much more will be needed,
for which the sufferer win pay the rate
he has established.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-19
POSTPONE FESTIVAL CONCERT.

The spring festival concert Of the
Oratorio Society. which was announced
for Friday. April II, has been postponed
TO Thursday evening, May 4, in Krue-
ger Auditorium. An interesting pro-
gram is being prepared for this concert,
including the first act of "Lohengrin"
and the third act finale of the Master
singer" by Richard Wagner, the con-
cert to close with Horatio Parker's
legend for solo voices. chorus and or
chestra, king Trojan
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-19
CAPTAIN OF lROQUOIS
GUILTY OF MANSLAUGHTER.

VICTORIA, B. c., April ia YER
dict Of manslaughter was returned yes
terday by o coroner's jury against
Captain A. a. Sears, master of the
steamer %Iroquois, which founderd off
Sidney last week with a loss of twenty
lives. Captain Sears is already under
indictment on manslaughter charges, a
warrant having been issued before the
coroner completed his investigation.
The evidence at the inquest was to
the effect that Captain Sears. the first
man TO reach shore, deserted the ship
while passengers were aboard. and that
he did not make every effort to rescue
those struggling in the water. He will
be arraigned Thursday.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-19
EQUALIZATION BOARD
ORDERS TAXES REDUCED.
Cuts About Two Million from
Jersey Central Assessment.

TRENTON. April 1s.-The State
Board of Equalization of Taxes today
ordered reduced the assessments made
against the Central Railroad of New
Jersey on property in Jersey City to
the extent of about 50, 000, 900.
The valuation on the tract known as
lot No. 1, on New York bay. was re-
duced by the board from ST. 100. 900 TO
STAT, $40. The assessment on another
plot on New York bay was reduced
from $323,oO0 to 1874, 900. The Com
munipaw avenue property was reduced
from 50, 1927, 900 on the land to $2,055, 600
An assessment of 10000 for improve
ments on the property was affirmed.
The assessment on another property
in Jersey avenue was reduced from
STA, 900 to $4,000. Other reductions, al
though numerous, were for smaller
amounts.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-19
EIGHT LOSE THEIR LIVES
LEAVING STEAMER WRECK.
Lusitania, Portuguese Mail Ves-
sci, on Rocks Off Good Hope.

CAPE TOWN. Union of South Africa,
April 19.-The Portuguese mail steamer
Lusitania is piled up on Bellows rock,
two miles southwest of the Cape of
Good Hope.
Eight persons We're drowned during
the transfer of the 800 passengers and
crew from the wreck to the British
warship Forte and a government tug.
Those lost were four men, two women
and two children, occupants of two
small boats which capsized. Their
companions were rescued.
The Lusitania was bound from Mo-
zambique for Lisbon when she struck
on the sunken rocks. There is no hope
of saving the vessel.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-19
PEOPLES TEMPLE TO HAVE
SPECIAL MEETING TONIGHT.

Tonight there will be a special meet
ing of the members and friends of the
peoples Temple at their new head
quarters, IA Central avenue, for the
purpose of reorganizing and forming
plans for the vigorous prosecution of
the work in the future. In connection
with the temple a mems league has
been formed which will no doubt add
greatly to its efficiency.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-19
KANSAS CITY CONTRACTOR
SHOOTS WIFE AND SELF.

KANSAS CITY. Mo-, April &c. A.
Barber, q building contractor, As years
old, shot and killed his wife and fatally
wounded himself at the residence OF his
mother-in-law. Mrs, J. T. Saunders, In
this city today.
Barber and his wife had been separ-
ated for some time and recently she
filed suit for divorce against him.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-19
BEETHOVEN RECITAL Is
SCHEDULED FOR TONIGHT,

In Lauter's recital rooms tonight the
College of Music will give a recital OF
Beethoven music.
Miss Alma Holm will be the sole
pianist, playing the sonatas opus q
with funera march) and opus 81 Lies
Adieux), two movements from the con-
certo in Z fiat. No. 2. and a brace OF
shorter numbers. Other instrumental
numbers will be played by Misses Ethe
Pursel. Louise Schwer, Frances I'm
grund. Margaret Crawford and Walter
Bensman. with members of the En-
sernble Circle.
Mrs. Jessie Marshall and Miss Mar.
jorie Mott will sing Beethoven songs
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-19
WILSON WILL MAKE NO
APPOINTMENTS TODAY.
May Not Shake Plum Tree I'M
til Closing Day.
From 4 STAFF Correspondent

TRENTON, April 19.-Contrary to ex-
pectations. no appointments will be
sent by Governor Wilson to the Senate
today. 1t is now the opinion that the
Governor will withhold the appoint
ments till the last day of the session,
but he has made no announcement OF
his intentions on that point. A few
days ago the Governor said he might
send them in Wednesday," but evil
IDENTITY something has occurred TO dis
turb the slate in minor instances.
1t is still the belief that George L..
Record will be appointed to the State
Board Of Assessors and Samuel Kaiiseh
to the Supreme Court.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-19

Two-base hits-Louden, Kelly, Hall.
Three-base hits-Cady, Louden. Stolen
bases-Kelly t2). S~teinhauser, Mason.
Sacrifice hits-Nee. Browne. Bases on
halls-Of Gull, 4: off Temple, 1. Struck
out-By Case, 1; by Temple. /; by Gull.
s.; by Flater. l. Passed balls-Cady.
Double plays-Case, Guest and Mason.
Hits-Of Case, 5 in four innings: off
Temple. 4 in five innings: off Gull . in
six innings. off Flater. 5 in three inn
ings. Time of game-1 hour 40 minutes.
Umpire-Rorty.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-19
FINED FOR STEALING DUCK EGGS.

Charged by Park officer Chadwick
with stealing duck eggs from Wee
quahic Park, Peter Martin, ST., Peter
Martin, IT., and John Mulack, of 20
Lille street, were each fined $40 by
Judge Hahn in the First Precinct Po-
lice Court today. It was alleged by the
officer that the men have made a prac-
tise Of coming to the park regularly
and stealing the eggs.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-19
HELD AS SHOOTING WITNESS.

As q witness in the shooting affair
Of Antonio Antorello, of 45 Stone street,
Sunday night. Nicolas Desiaro, 40 years
old, of As Stone street, was arrested by
Plainclothesmen Goodwin and Harmon,
of the Second Precinct today, and
later arraigned before Acting Judge
Oehring and committed to Jail with
out bail to await the action of the
grand jury.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-19
BODY IN WATER SINCE CHRISTMAS

PENNsGROvE, April 19.-The body
dragged from the Delaware river, near
here, in a shad hsherman's net, has
been identified as that of Private Ed
lard II, Howell, a member of the
Thirty-sixth Company, Coast Artillery,
stationed at Fort Du Point, who fell
from the government tug, General
Howe, while on his way to Wilmington
a few days before Christmas.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-19
NO SEWAGE DISPOSAL PLANT

I5VFCIHT 10 tHt NeWarK otaT.I
TRENTON, April 19.-The State
Board Of Health has refused permits
sion to the borough of North Plainfield
for the construction of a sewage dis
posal plant in North Plainfield town
ship. The application lie dismissed on
sanitary grounds
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-19
LUMBER YARD BURNS.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, April ia
fire Of unknown origin in the fuel room
of the Observation-Disclosures Lumber Com
pany here last night swept a whole
square, destroying the stocks of tina {
concern and the Jacksonville Lumber
Company and a line of freight ears on
the sesboard Air Line sidings. The loss
will mount to $500, 900.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-19
MINSTREL FOR CHURCH BENEFIT.

on April % the young men Of De
Groot NJ. E. Church viii give their
second annual minstrel performance in
Wallace hall. The proceeds of the
performance will be given toward the
fund for a new church building
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-19
CAMORR|sTs FACE
ACCUSERS AGAIN
IN STEEL CAGES
Priest ProcIaims Himself Canon
ra's Guardian Angel at
Reopening of Trial.

vITERBo, Italy. April 1s.-Aftsr n
respite during holy week the band OF
shackled Camorrists trooped into the
court of the Assizes today asd agai~
faced their accusers from within the
steel bars OF the cages which occupy
the right arm of the huge cross thar
shapes the interior of the ancient
church of San Francisco.
The priest of Giro Vitozzi, whose
flights of oratory and exhibitions OF
passion have e~nlivened the murder
trial, is perhaps the most cheerful OF
the lot today. II am he proclaimed,
the guardian angel of the Camorra.
spiritually armored against everything
! and everybody"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-19
want Warrants Produced.

Vitozzi's lawyer opened the proceed
ings today with a motion tina the
court order the production of the war
rants for the arrest of his client emo
of Giacomo Ascrittore. who, the State
alleges, entered into a conspirae ~ TO
~denounce DE Angels and Amended as
the murderers of the C~uoccolos In order
to save the real assassi1s.
President Bianchi said ne thought
the production of these warrants was
unnecessary. The lawyer. however. IN
sisted, saying that he wished to dem
onstrate that the carabineers had teen
furnished with orders of arrest III
which the date had been left blank. and
were empowered to make use OF the
warrants on any occasion that served
their purpose.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-19
COMPROMISE BILL
AGAINST CORRUPT
PRACT|SES READY
Favored by Governor, Reported
To Senate-May Be
Passed Today.
frrnm-n staR carresaonasntl

TRENTON, April Ex-senator Brad
ley reported this morning the substitute
bill for the corrupt practises bills which
have been lingering around for some
time. Bradley reported for the Joint
conference committee appointed to pre-
pare d compromise measure. The bill
was drawn by Assistant Attorney
General Gaskill and George L. Record.
1t was then submitted to Governor Will
son and is said to have met with his
approval. after it had been approved by
the joint committee. 1t was expected
that the official copy of the bill would
oe in the Senate and passed this after
noon.
The corrupt practisas act, as reported
by the conference committee, contains
every important provision OF the
Leavitt-Prince bill and the simpson
bill.
The main features OF the new bill
are: The adoption Of the English prin-
ciple of compelling each candidate to
appoint an agent in writing. filed with
the county clerk or committee, who
alone shall have the right to spend the
candidates money. No candidate can
expend any money himself, but can
only contribute TO the fund in the
hands of his agent, who must file a
complete statement of the amount OF
each contribution, the name of the
contributor and each item of expendi-
ture above So.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-04-19
Governors May spend $4,000.

Candidates are forbidden 10 con-
tribute in excess of these sums. Gov
ernor, $500 for primary campaign, and
S2,5o0 for the election campaign; con-
gressmen, S1,5C6 at each carapaien;
State senators and candidates for
county offices. $500 fer each campaign;
assemblynen, $3.50 for each campaisn;
municipal candidates. $3.50 for each
campaign provided that any candidate
rnay contribute up TO rs per ent. Of his
first years salary for each campaign.
Senator Prince secured Il special PRO
vision for bringing county voters 20 the
polls in conveyances hired at public ex-
pense. This provides that application
nay be made to the county judge four
teen days prior to election, showing
that certain voters live over two miles
from the polling place. INC the Judge
may at his discretion order these men
transported to the polls at the expense
OF the board of freeholders.
All contributions BY any corporations
are forbidden. Al expenditures of
money on election day by any eandi-
date or committee are strictly forbid
den except that each party may hire
two watchers VIII must wear badges.
This is the most drastic provision OF
the bill. Any defeated candidate or
any twenty-five voters may contest any
nomination or election in the Cir nit
Court for violation of the act. and any
candidate forfelts his nomination or
election if violation OF the act can be
proved against him or his agent or
Committee. The contribution Of a rela-
tive or fellow official of a corporation
is considered the. contribution of the
candidate.
All contributions by ofFice-holders are
forbidden except where n term Of Of.
flee is fixed by aw.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-15

0'BRIEN READY FOR MATCH
Thinks He Can Defeat Sam
Langford on Points.

Jack O'Brien will be called upon 70 use
all his speed and science when he meets
Sam Langford at the Twentieth Century
Athletic Club tonight. The Quaker City
boxer Is facing the toughest man OF his
weight I'm the world to-day. and while the
critics anticipate a fast battle while IL
lasts few are Of the opinion that O'Brien
will answer the call OF time for the last
round Jack will enter the ring weighing
about 10 pounds He is pounds heavier
than ever before in his career but viii
give Iangford az least Is pounds the bet
ter Of the weight. for Sam will weigh fully
1870 pounds. II not more.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-15
SUPERBAS LOSE ANOTHER
Boston 0V97COmeS Lead Of Eight
Runs and Wins Game.

Boston. Aug l4-The BROOKLYN Superbas
and Boston Terriers met here this after
noon in an oldtime free-for-aH smuggling
match. IN which gla~irg errors. sparkling
stops and weird attempts AZ big league
baseball We're interminsled Boston al
lowed the superbas to rush away to a lead
OF eight runs but rallied In time 10 win
oy score Of II 70 o.
Two-base hits were common. and before
the last man was retired no fewer than
seven nad rung of the bats Of the striving
athletes Mike Donlin. former captain and
outheder. made his only hit in five times
az bat count for two bases by a furious
burst Of speed in the fourth and drove
three runners across the plate. Eddie Tim
norman and Burk were the only men in
the game who neglected to make at least
one hit.
Brooklyn started Ike championship
team and scored three runs in the first inn
ing by some good. hard hitting Wheat
Hummel and Coulson hit in succession
after Daubert was passed Boston made a
run in the second frame. when hits by
Griffin and Sweeney followed a base on
balls to Mcdonald Brooklyn went 10 work
with a will in the third inning an@
knocked Griffin ont Of the box by piling W
SIX runs on a combination Of six singles a
base on balls and a sacrifice fly, out there
the scoring was ended so far as they We're
concerned.
Schardt. who opened FIRE for Brooklyn
was driven TO cover IN the following frame.
Four hits three Of them FOR two bases,
rang out. and these, with a base on balls,
gave six runs. and Scanlon was called in
10 pitch Scanlons first service was sailed
down for a double by Miller. and scored
the seventh run Of the frame
Boston tied the score IN the sixth Inn
ing on base on balls. sacrifice by Bird
well and some daring base running by
Sweeney The latter was on first when Al
hunted and when Zimmerman swooped
down on the bunt Sweeney kept right on
TO reach third by a great slide. He scored
on a bunt by Jackson Three runs were
poled over I'm the following frame on hits
by Mcdonald, King and Bridwell. ano
Scanlon walked the plank in favor Of Bunk,
who Us found for a run. which was not
needed but looked good IN the score
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-15
Mclaughlin 44O4O3 4O4ci4t $50
psli 2 i4i4 1 - | $3.50
FoiiOua
7 TO 20 IT dIIhIF II"
FIRST SET.
SWIMMING RACE FOR SEA GATE.

The one mile swim for the metropolitan
championship has for the second consecu-
tive year been awarded 10 the Atlantic
Yacht Club. OF Sea Gate. Coney Island.
The event will be held on August %. in con-
nection with the annual race week A no.
Yard handicap swim, tiftyyard swim for
members sons. and fancy diI ing exhibit
ton will complete the water programme.
Jhmes H. Reilly. OF the New YORK Atm
Istic club. the present champion. will en-
deayor 10 retain the crown, but he VIII
have to display his best ability against the
several strong distance men who have de-
veloped during the last year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-15
EASTERN LEAGUE BASEBALL
Buffalo Defeats Newark When
Lee Weakens in the Sixth.

A rafting good game between Buffalo and
Joe McGnnity's Indians I'm Newark yester
day went 10 smash in the sixth inning
when Wyatt Lee weakened and the Bisons
scored six runs Buffalo won the game b.
a score OF 10 to {.
Lee pitched well until the sixth. but ten
men faced the southpaw in that inning and
raped out six singles. \ pass and err
ror by Smith helped 10 pile up six runs
Carlo. a seventeen-year-old wonder from
the Chicago city semi professional league.
relieved Lee in the sixth and made an
auspicious debut.
The score follows.