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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-11-21
PLAYS A JOKE
ON POLICEMEN
Posing as Pinksrton Detec-
tive Man Rides About City
In Local Taxicab.
HAS SEVERAL DISCUSSES
Gets PatroIman Harding to
Go With Him After an
Alleged Criminal.

Posing as a PinEerton detective,
man believed by the police to have
been either drunk or crazy, proved a
source of nuisance to them and
amusement to others about IL
o'clock last night. Disgusting himself
in varied outfits, dressing up Carl
Venezia taxicab chauffeur, so that
he would not ge recognized, he rode
about the city and stopped only when
he met policeman or saloon. Af-
ter annoying several officers for al
most an hour, the stranger disap-
peared. The officers formed a search
ing party, but could not locate him.
Patrolman Calvin investigated and
reported he was boatman, and had
disappeared by going aboard vessel
at the Perth Amboy dry dock yard.
The man both puzzled and amused
several with his mysterious actions.
He came to the Conquest garage
about 10:30 o'clock and asked to en-
gage a machine. Carl Venezia was
assigned as his chauffeur. Upon
their outward trip the stranger told
young Venezia of mysterious detec-
tive case he had unrayeled in which
he was about to make an important
arrest. He Informed the chauffeur
he would have to disguise himself,
and accordingly Venezia was SO deco
rated that his own folks would not
have recognized him. The stranger
was driven about some of the princi-
pal streets for about an hour. In
that time he visited more than q
dozen saloons, made three changes of
clothes and disguise and fooled sew
eral policemen.
He told each of them he was about
to make an important arrest and that
there was 500 In 1t for the police
man who would go along and assist
him. Some officers are still laughing
because they declare Patrolman Rob-
ert Harding Joined the stranger in
the taXicab and went on a fools er-
rand. Harding, 1t is stated, got out
at the first saloon where the taxi was
ordered stopped and he remained out.
A vain attempt was made to get
Roundsman Morris to take a ride.
The man changed his disguise at
Broad and Front streets. At one
time he appeared In overalls and
jumper and had a handkerchief tied
about his neck. He failed to produce
any credentials to show he was an
officer of any sort. At one stage of
the game he tried to get a newspaper
man to take ride with him, but the
scribe said he preferred to save his
neck just then.
Some of those who conversed with
the mysterious one, declare he was
not drunk, but as probably insane.
In one saloon he threw glass and It's
contents, whiskey, on the floor, paid
for both and walked out trium-
phantly. he paid for the taxi ride.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-11-21
STATE FINISHED
IN GIBSON CASE
Prosecutor Believes He Has
Built Up Evidence that
Cannot be Broken,
LONG CROSS. EXAMINATION
Defense to Have All thu
Time II Wants to Ques.
tion Physicians.
Special by United Press Wire.

F~N'N'' ~ S'FtC" 4 1000 "Hts
Goshen, N. Y, Nov. 21.-The pros
ecution in the trial of B. f. Gibson
accused of the murde~ of Mrs. Rosa
Szabo rested and the defense opened
its case this afternoon. The defense
suffered distinct blow when the
court denied the motion to strike
from the records ali mention of the
money, Mrs. Szabo had in various
banks.
Attorney Robert Elder, in opening
for the defense stated that he would
show that the injuries sustained by
Mrs. Szabo could easily have been
inflicted after death and he would
call witnesses to prove her death was
purely accidental.
District Attorney Rogers declared
when the trial was resumed, that
he believed he had established a case
that would be hard to break down
and said the testimony of Dr. Schultz
and Dr. Haskings would absolutely
clinch the story told by DR.. King who
has sworn that Mrs. Szabo was stran-
gled.
Hope that the trial would be end
ed this week was dissipated today
when Justice Tompkins announced
that he would give the medical ex-
perts all the time they desired for
their direct cross examination.
Pressure on the pneumogastric
nerve. controlling the heart and lungs,
will cause death instantaneously," de-
clared DR.. George w. King of Jersey
City, The lungs were fat Nothing
found at the autopsy indicated that the
deceased died Of drowning Every
| thing Indicates that she died of stran-
gulatlon by force applied from with
out"
This testimony followed demon
stration by John Minturn, storekeeper,
of Sterling Forest who told how he
saw Gibson struggling with the Szabo
woman In the boat on the day the wo-
man was drowned This witness de-
scrlbed in some detail what he saw on
| the day.
| Minturns narrative evidently upset
the defendant and his wife Both were
| very pale, and Gibson twisted his fin
+, gers ana rubbed his hands nerEo4.1As,
When he put his hand to his face the
! wife took hold of his fingers and pulled
It down, looking into his eyes, Then
/ she turned to Attorney Elder and
! watched his grueling cross examina-
| ton.
Or. Kings testimony was next in inn
| portance to Mlnturn's,
| The motive for the murder was es-
| tabished by Mr.. Wassergovel by show
| ing Gibson was the executor of the
Szabo estate. Six bank clerks from diff
| ferent institutions showed that the law
yer within a month after his clients
death tried to close all her savings ac-
| counts.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-11-21
DR.. PALMER IS
NEXT SPEAKER
Will Address Union Service
in Simpson Church.

Rev. DR.. William e. Palmer, pas
tor of the Simpson Methodist Bpisco-
pal church, will make the address at
the fourth of the services of the un-
ion home mission service that will be
held in the Simpson church tonight.
Dr.. Palmer will speak on the subject
Of 1.-THE Rural Regions and the
Cities.''
At the service in the First Presby-
terian church last night Rev. DR..
David w. Lusk, superintendent of the
foreign work of the Presbytery of
Newark, gave an able address on the
subject, 1.-THE Immigrants" An in
crease of about so per cent was no.
ticed In the attendance. The church
was nearly filled when DR.. Lusk be-
gan his address.
The church choir rendered two an
thems, God of Our Fathers" and
20 Zion Haste" Miss Ruth Pratt
sang a solo, Seek Ye the Lord"
from Ogden's oratorio, Josiah"
Rev. Robert Schlotter of Grace
Lutheran church, read impressively
DR.. ThompsOn's home mission poem,
THE Gates"
LII. LuSh pIONeu ulHStll du dutuOI-
ity on home mission problems. He
gave many facts and figures regard
ing this problem.
The order of the service tonight,
in cludes the special music by the
choir of Simpson church, is as fol-
lows:
Ovetrue-The Golden Sceptre
Schlepegrell
Orchestra, piano and Organ.
Processional-"The Son of God goes
forth to War a kingly crown to
gain CuIleT
Prayer-Rev. j. H. Northrup.
Chorus-"All the works shall praise
Thee" ............ Meredith
Solo by Junior Choir.
Scripture-Pastor Ahlstedt.
Choir Selection-"Go Carry the Mes
sage" ................ Tullar
Hymn-"Faith of Our Fathers
Walton
Address-Rev. w. e. Palmer.
Recessional-True Hearted, Whole
Hearted .............. Stebbins
Benediction.
Overture-The Huntsmen. ..McFall
Orchestra. Piano and Organ.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-11-21
HETTY GREENE
.FAVORS ONIONS
Says to Eat Them Baked for
Long Life.
Special by United Press Wire,

Specldl 0y Ohtted Press Wre.
New York, Nov, 21.-If you want
to live to ripe, happy old age and
incidentally to accumulate real
money, eat baked onions, they are
good for complexion, for the liver,
and give you a disL osition whereby
you can beat the money sharks at
their own game.
Hetty Green said so and she was
seventy-eight years old today; has
long been known as the richest wo-
man In the world, and still maintains
her desk. Wall street says she ought
to know what she Ia talking about.
Although today was her birthday
Mrs. Green was at her desk Of the
offices of with her son, Col. Edward
Green, at Ill broadway, as usual.
Business In ready money-Mrs.
Green loaned large sums OF 1t to
bankers and brokers who needed it
and he'd the collateral to pledge
is good Just now, and she was not
taking any time off at present. She
brought with her the bag of baked
onions that she always has at hand
and from time to time nibbied at one,
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-11-21
INVESTIGATION
WASCALLED0FF
Want to Know What "PuIl"
Railroad Has.


New York, Nov. 21.-No explana-
ton from government sources was
forthcoming as to why sudden halt
was made in the federal grand jury
Investigation to determine whether
twenty-five year contracts between
the Grand Trunk railroad and the
New Haven system was combination
In restraint of trade. Attorney Wise,
who had laid plans for a comprehen-
sige inquiry into the methods of the
new line was greatly disappointed.
There was no denial today of the re.
port that ]. P. Morgan, William
Rockefeller and other financiers, di-
rectly appealed to Attorney General
Wickersham to "call OFF, the investi-
cation. Opponents to the alleged
combination, including many in the
big merchants associations of New
England were preparing to ask the
House Of Representative today when
it convenes next mouth to undertake
an investigation.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-11-21
MAN ATTACKED
THE STUDENTS
Teachers Also Frightened
While on Their Way to
Night School.
INVESTIGATION is ON
Attempted to Drag One Par
ty Into AIley--janitors
to Watch.

The police and school authorities
nave been aroused by the actions of
man who attempted an assault up
: on teacher and several female
students of the night school on New
street Monday and Tuesday nights.
It is declared that futile attempts
were made to drag them into an alley
in a dark section of the street. De-
tective Sergeant Huff and school
janitor were on the lookout last
night, but the attacks were not then
repeated.
The intended victims, among them
a married woman who attends night
school, say the man who annoyed
them was tall and wore a long dark
overcoat. That is the only descrip-
ton the authorities have thus far.
Some of those who saw him believe
they know the stranger, and that he
is one who is known to bother women
after having been on a spree for
some time.
The attempts to assault the women
and girls were made shortly before z
O'Clock Monday and Tuesday nights
as they were walking northward on
New street toward the grammar
school The man stationed himself
In dark spot about midway between
New Brunswick avenue and the
school. When a girl Or woman hap
pened along he would spring at her
In every case they screamed and ran.
He grabbed the clothes of one of his
intended victims and began to pull
her into an alley, when she managed
to break away.
A rigid investige ton is under way
by the school heads and the police,
and hereafter one or more janitors,
who are special policemen, will be
stationed along New street as a pro-
lection to the students.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-11-21
FATHER HURTS
INFANT CHILD
Carl Sebo Gets Sixty Days
for Cruel Act.

Having knocked his own child, less
than year old, senseless with ter
rifle blow on the head, Carl Sobo,
thirty-four years old, of Herbert
street, was sentenced to sixty days in
Jail when arraigned i'll police court
this morning on charges Of extreme
cruelty and refusal to support his
family. The complaining officer said
neighbors supported his children
and his wife lived as best she could,
because he used whatever he earned
for drink.
As Sobo was being lead back to
cell he pleaded in vain with his wife
to secure his release. He spoke in
his native language and promised to
be good in the future. She remained
firm and waved him away as she left
with her child In her arms.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-11-21
SAYS ARCHIBALD NOT
EXEMPT FROM ARREST
Special by United Press Wire.

Special By United Press WHe.
Washington, Nov 2l.-John ID.
Archbold and other Standard on Of
ficials are not free from arrests un-
der criminal indictment for alleged
conspiracy in restraint of trade in
Texas. it was authoritatively stated
today at the Department of Justice.
1t was pointed out that Attorney
General Wickersham' order sus-
pending service of the Texas war
rants was merely temporarily, stand
ing until further investigation OF the
Texas charges could be made. DIS
trict Attorney AtweH, of Texas, has
been summoned to explain the indlct-
ment and If his explanations warrant,
arrests will be made of the big trusts
heads Immediately.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-11-21
STOP MERCER
OF RAILROADS
Special by United Press Wire.


Washington. Nov. q TO enjoih
confirmation Of the proposed trafhc
agreement between the New haven
and Grand Trunk railroads, was ten
tive plans formulated today by the
Department of Justice to thwart
railroad monopoly in New England.
A special agent of the department
was sent to New York today to ex-
anime the files and papers OF the two
railroads. II the evidence secured
by the agent warrants thep roceed-
ings it was understood here an m
junction would be filed. II the
Grand Trunk accepts the agreement
as submitted by the New Haven road
it was believed that this act would
also be a signal for the filing OF an
injunction.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-11-21
GERMANY ALSO AIMING
AT THE TOBACCO TRUST
Special BY United Press Wire.

Berlin, Nov. 21.-When a bill to
drive the Standard Oil Company, out
of Germany ready for submission to
the Reichstag, the government was
said today to be gathering data pre-
liminary to attacking another Amer
lean concern, the Tobacco trust. The
American tobacco trust has a tight
grip on the fatherland and Germany
Is seeking another source of revenue
which is believed can be had by the
creation of state control tobacco
monopoly.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-11-21
CONGRESSMAN SCULLY
SITS WITH JUDGE DAILY
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

New Brunswick, Nov. 21.-Con-
gressman Thomas J. Scully, after re-
turning from visit to the Lawrence
vile school yesterday had the pleas
ure of sitting on the judicial bench
with Judge Daily. The congressman
heard a return from the grand jury
and after court had adjourned he
shook hands with the 1urymen. Some
said they had voted for him, in re-
ply to which he stated, 1t was evil
dent somebody had. He left the
bench to go on the floor of the court
room to better meet those who de-
sired to shake his hand.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-11-21
JACOB SCH|FF
TO CONTRIBUTE

1t is understood that Jacob Schiff,
a wealthy New York fnancier, who
is interested in the erection of such
buildings as the proposed Hebrew
Institute one In this city, will do
nate $1,000 to aid the Hebrew insti-
tute movement in this city Directors
are now In communication with Mr..
Schiff.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-11-21
FEAR FOR THE HEALTH
OF AUSTRIAN EMPEROR
Special by United Press Wire.

Special BY United Press Wire.
Vienna, Nov. 21.-Alarming re-
ports concerning the Austrian en-
peror's health were current here to-
day. He is 80 old that the gravest
anxiety is felt whenever he has the
slightest indisposition. Despite these
rumors the Bourse was stronger ow-
ing to the news that Servia had
weakened In its claims to the Asiatic
ports. Though the question is not
yet settled 1t is the general belief
that the perils OF war between Ser
Wit and Austria is passed.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-11-21
R00SEVELT'S LEAD IN
CALIFORNIA NOW 65
Special BY United Press Wire.

San Francisco, Cal, Nov 21.-Col.
Roosevelt is sixty-five votes ahead of
Gov. Wilson on complete official re-
turns from thirty-one of the fifty
eight counties In California. The re-
turns indicate that the state electoral
vote will be split as some of the WIZ
son electors are running ahead Of the
Roosevelt electors.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-11-21
New Brunswick Man Passed.
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Trenton, Nov. 21-Robert Schmidt,
of New Brunswick, is the only candi-
date to pass the state civil service
examination for the position OF as
sistant state seed analyst at the agri-
cultural experiment station at New
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-11-21
Delay in Ettor Case.

Special by United Press Wire.
Salem, Nov. 21.-Owing to the
length of the final argument in the
Ettor, Giovannitti and Caruso mur-
der trial the case was not expected to
go to the jury until tomorrow.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-11-21
SEVEN INDICTMENTS
FOUND BY GRAND JURY
Special to the EVENING JEWS.

New Brunswick, Nov. 2l.-The
grand jury returned with seven in
dictments yesterday. The prisoners
concerned will be arraigned tomor-
row to plead.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-11-21
| 90 DEAD IN
EARTHQUAKE
pecial bu United Press Wire.

Special Jy United Press Wire.
Mexico City, Nov. 21.-Fully 100
were killed and several small towns
were destroyed by earthquakes which
shook this state of Mexico Tuesday,
it was learned today. Due to the
crippled condition of telegraph SER
vice news came In slowly, but every
message emphasized the disaster.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-11-21

FORD LPASSENGER Touring Car,
1912 model, quick sale, $325. Phone
1s1, C. 4. Sexton, Perth Amboy, N: j..
13O18-11-21-4ts
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-11-21

ERRAND BOY WANTED-Apply in
writing, giving references. Promo
tion, care Evening News.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-11-21
sena.o- Reynor Near Death.

Special by Un+ed Press Wire.
Washington, Nov. 21.-Senator
Reynor, of Maryland, is today near
death with neutritis after a gallant
fight for life. The senato- has been
unconscious since yesterday morning.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-11-21
Senator Oliver is Better.

Baltimore, Mr., Nov. 21.-Senator
Oliver, of Pennsylvania, who Is Ill
from nervous trouble, is reported i'm
proved today.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-11-21

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WEATHEk-Fair to-
night and Friday.
Cooler tomorrow.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-11
CHAP IMAM ] CONCERT
FOR SKOWHEGAN
Given at Invitation Of
the Choral Society
Mr.. Chapman Will Preside at the
Piano and the Artists Will be Mis-
Schaller Voilini>t and Miss Potter
and Mr.. Wells Soloi>ts.

A rare musical treat is 70 BE- afford
ed Skowheeau people Oh he evening
Of January II, when William K. Chap
man wiil present one of his famous
concerts in the opera hoas. with
program OF noted musicians. Ex-con-
gresham LittieGel6 sid n rart d
his speech delivered "a .Sew York al
the Chapman banquet about the Maine
Music Festival, that nothing since
the state Of Maine seeded from the
State of Massachusetts in 1870 to
1912, has done so much good to edu-
cate the masses in the cause Of great
music. as the Maine Festival and We
as a state should do everything to
support and maintain this great move
ment, which has won a national repu.
tation among the great festivals Of the
world, and is the largest chorus in
America today.
Among the distinguished singers
who are TO appear on the program
are, Miss Mildred Potter, who is one
Of the very few great mezzo-soprano
cOntraltos in America today, Mr. John
Barnes Wells Who has marvellous
tenor voice and a wonderful imper-
sonation that is Of great interest TO
the audience, musical or otherwise
and Miss Josefa Schaller Who is in
the judgment OF musicians and critics,
the greatest lady Yiolinist in America
Mr.. Chapman will preside at the piano
which viii insure the highest artistic
excellence for the performance.
The concert is TO be given here at
the invitation OF the Skowhegan
Choral society and doubtless will be
largely attended b. the real music
lovers OF the town of which there are
many.
The program Is arranged in L
numbers and will include four groups
of violin solos by Miss Schaller, the
remainder to be made up OF vocal
solos and duets OF Miss Potter and
Mr.. Barnes Wells.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-11
LOST SON IS TRACED TO
SKOWHEGAN
Found Here Filling An Engagement
as Yi0linist mt Local Theater.

A somewhat sensational case oc-
CURED in Skowhegan last week in
which an actress, mother located her
missing son.
Amerno the hypnotist has been
filling an engagement here and with
him Was a youne man by the name
of Ellsworth Stanley, a yiolinist of
some ability who assisted on the
program, the hYpnotist claiming he
had found the boy stranded in Fair
field.
A woman arrived in town January
3 whose stage name is said to be
Carlotta, but whose real name is sup
posed to be Smith, who claimed to be
the mother of the boy, having traced
him here, after his absence from her
some weeks. Shortly after her ar
rival she confronted him having
located him at one of the hotels, and
after a conference between them mat
ters We're adjusted with the results
that they left town together on Thurs
day. This was not done, however,
without a slightly unpleasant affair
1t seems thai At the hotel matters
in regard to the payment of board,
etc, We're satisfactorily arranged by
the young man by saying that the
hypnotist would pay the hotel bills.
This wasn't the thing the hypnotist
proposed to do and consequently
Amerno went 10 the train, reaching
there just as The train was about to
leave and after a few words seized
young Stanley's violin which is said
to be valuable
Deputy Sherin Brophy cf Fairfield
was aboard the lrain and overheard
the dispute with the results that the
woman and boy stopped in Fairfield
and the affair Was fixed up by tee
phone in such a manner that the yio-
lin was forwarded to its owner later
the same day.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-11
KoWHEGAN, MAINE, THURSDAY,
Dramatic Day at the Woman's Club.
A Vrey Instructive Program was Pre-
scented, the Members Being Assisted
by Out of Town Visitors.

The regular meeting Of the Woman S
club was held January 3, in the
Library parlors with Mrs Della Bart
lett and Mrs. Lizzie Marble as hos
tesses. A piano duet by Mrs Ethel
Ames and Miss Edith Lewis was the
opening number and after the report
of the secretary Mrs. Mae Dascomb
bowman of Springfield, Vt. sang an
expressive solo accompanied by Miss
Edith Lewis. a carefully prepared
paper on the Development of the
Drama which was prepared by Miss
Lizzie Hussey was read by Mrs.
Laura Dinsmore while the Interview
of Mark Twain by the Reporter
came next and read by Mrs. Henrietta
d. Wood, president of the village In
provement society at Norridgewoek.
Following the intermission another
vocal solo with an encore was sung
by Mrs. Bowman and Mrs. Edith S.
Shepherd read an able and thoughtful
paper on the subject of Drama in
Education" After which Miss EL: IA
Shumway of Los Angeles, CT, gave
reading. and later responded to an
encore.
Through a letter from the w c. T.
L. read by Mrs. Danforth the club
is invited to attend lecture to be
given in the Bethany Baptist church.
Jan. 16, by Mrs. Edith Smith Davis,
A. NJ, who is superintendent of the
Scientific Temperance investigation
of the World and National w. c. 7
L.
The president announced that the
next meeting would be changed from
its regular day Wednesday to Friday
Jan 10, when the meeting will be
federated with the two other local
clubs, the Town Improvement and
Sorosis. Miss Florence Hale Of Pres
que Isle is to be the speaker and her
address will be what can the clut
do for the community
The affair will be held in the par
lors of the Congregational church and
the hostess appointed from the
Womans club is Mrs. l.. l.. Walton