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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1912-12-12
SANCTION LYNCH
LAW SOMETIMES
suE-7-H CAROLINA EXECU TIVE
nOFs Not THINK FIENDs
SHOULD BE TRIED.
RIO MOND, TA-SPeelsi

u c II u q y D. fA-sPtcI-i
-Son~ Of tie best ueD IA south
Carolina have h~lped 90 lynch ne
Ero~a I shall never order out the
militia 80 shoot down their friends
IN order 90 protect a black brute
sshn has laid his Aands on q Waite
NFumnn.~
Th~ above vas one Of the start
IfnE uffrrnnees 90 Governor cole
Wlea.~ Of saufh Carolina. before
the Conference Of Gen errors yes
f~rday afternoon
Governor Biease. later nmplifS-
tax hfa remarks declared that ne
would not license tsneh Law ir ths
brrsndesf senar 81 the word lie
I'D ahInk. however thnt fer Ger
tain crimes no trials shOuid NJ
49, H~ believed that the mob
shoRId ~ absolutely sure OF The
srsIIf Of fts uanR aDd thnt the neDd
Should theB ne saumariis dealt
sFLrh.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1912-12-12
REPORT CONFIRMS
PAYLOR'S ARREST

DANYILLE, VA Special mes
saEe from fh~ state Department "a
Washington Friday confirmed the
arrest nE Huenos Ayres 81 ~ lillian
- PayIDr. former eify treasurer 81
fDnutIIIe. ssho eSop~d With the vile
81 = well kuUNu Dusiuess uan here
come months aEos and ssho f.
~harE~d vita fnkiEx the funds 81
fh~ state ~usrusfed so hina- Psy-
Iarfs sh0rfaEr a. the state a. said
10 ~ about S4,1afc-
There a. 80 eifs warrant against
hfEu.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1912-12-12
ENGINEER IS KILLED
IN FREIGHT COLLISION

NfLKESBAKKE. PA, Special III
rsreer Charles Marsh. % Pittstcns Pa,
yss killed tCCay when two fast freight
trains colildee on the Isehigh valley
cutoff.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1912-12-12

i was timely. perhaps. but not
necessary. fnat Mayor Alnflle should
feu the visiting Governor d. Rich
Fnon6 that our wives are the true
governors u our desfiries. KnoHl-
eGge Of this fact the Governors.
doubficsE always carry around win
~ aL.rELlrg PEogre.s.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1912-12-12

The great need q the age - a bell
attachment FOR eyeglasses which VIII
make a noise VIXEN the glasses are
MISPLACED ard disclose where they
are hiding from their riRhtfoi owner.
Newport News Tinnse-H Herald.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1912-12-12

Grocer Held up mt Pistols Point and
Robbed While Ten Detectives Camp
on His Trail-Makes Easy Getaway
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1912-12-12

Captain Bartlett says the safest
way % the North Pole IL b. aero
plane That doesn't speak much for
the safety OF the other routes
Alexandria News
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1912-12-12
CUPIDsCRDSHED AT
ALTAR BY POLICE
while Couple stand Before Preacher
Ready 60 Eater on sea 81 Antri-
mony, Sergeant kushes Ia With
warrant and Encs Il All

WASHINGTON, ID. g. Special
NhiIe EilzaDetb Walker, nfteen
years OH. of = Madison street.
<orthweef. and Prank Toison,
ruenfy-One years old, ~ "a Ding
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-28
TRAFFIC MUCH HEAVIER
THIS YEAR THAN LAST
Bitulithic Contractors File Sta.
tistics With Works Board.

Interesting data that will enable
the Board of Works to determine the
qualities OF the bitulithic pavement
on Market street have been filed with
the engineers ofnce by Warren Broth
ers, the contractors, who recently
resurfaced the street. The data gives
a comparison of the vehicular traffic
under normal conditions of this year
over last
Preference for the smoother pave
ment over the old stone blocks is in
dicated by the fact that the tonnage
of wagons passing over the street on
one day this year was S,011, whereas
the tonnage on a corresponding day a
year ago was 4,5531z. The increase in
the number of auto trucks over 1911
is shown by the statistics which give
217 as the number passing last year
and 1852 on the day this year. There
is a corresponding jump in the num-
ber of light autos. and 1,134 one
horse trucks were counted as against
7s3 year ago. In all 4,321 vehicles
of all types went by the counter this
year and 2,36S on the corresponding
day twelve months before.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-28
POLICE GUARD FOR
EXPRESS DRIVERS
Company Whose Men Struck
for Raise Gets Union Substi-
tutes from New York.

Under the protection of Captain
Samuel Brown, of the Sixth precinct.
who was on hand with a squad of
mounted policemen. patrolmen and
plainclothesmen, the Merchants Ex-
press Company, of 40 Frelinghuysen
avenue, whose drivers walked CIT
YESTERDAY, after their demand for a
salary increase was refused, shortly
before noon today started moving its
wagons. No trouble was experienced.
Superintendent C. H. Williams sent
to New York city for number of
drivers. all members of a New York
local of the Transfers Union. They
were put en- the wagons and sent out.
Mr.. Williams said that he would not
grant an increase under any circum-
stances. He charges the union with
bad faith, saying that it broke it's
contract with the company. which
has an agreement with local 2S3, in
New York city, at a lesser scale.
On the other hand, the strikers are
determined not to give in until their
demands for the same scale of wages
which was granted to the teamsters
who struck last week. which is Sis
and $17 week for drivers and 50 a
week for helper, is granted. This is
an increase of 81 a week. The COM
pany declares it is not under he
jurisdiction Of the local union.
The concern does the expressing for
number of large department stor IS
in New York in Newark and vicinity.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-28
STRENUOUS COLLECTION
METHOD LEADS TO JAIL
Mr.. and Mrs. Soroko Arrested
for Dunnine Adjuster.

Michael Soroko, Clifton farmer,
and his wife Mary, who were arrested
for using too great zeal in attempt
ing to collect some insurance at the
office of Charles Selvage, an adjuster.
yesterday, were let go under suspend
ed sentence by Judge Hahn in the
First Criminal Court today.
Some time ago Soroko's home, in
sured for $1,000, was destroyed by
fire. He settled with Selvage for $3.50.
Then arose dispute as to how much
had been paid, and Soroko came to
the adjusters office yesterday to col
lect what he said was coming to him.
Plainclothesmen Smith and King and
Patrolman Douglas arrested him and
his wife when, according to Sewage,
they adopted forcible means of col
lection.
When Soroko was searched at the
police headquarters. revolver was
found in his pocket and he was
locked up charged with carrying
concealed weapons. The cartridges in
this were found to be blanks, how
ever, so when Selvage refused to press
his complaint this charge was also
dropped.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-28
WATER DEPT. CASHIER
SLATED FOR REMOVAL
$273, 900 Deficit Due to Obso-
Iete Bookkeeping.

Following the discovery of a s273. 600
deficit in the water department.
Henry D. Northrup. the cashier. will
be removed. it is said, after the Board
Of Works reorganizes on next We'd
nesday.
The system of bookkeeping used in
the water department and declared
obsolete by Price, Waterhouse & Co,
accountants. was in Northrup's
charge. He was custodian, too, of the
trustee fund. which showed a short
age.
Northrup has never been asked by
the majority of the board to explain
the criticised conditions for his fail
ure to keep his accounts in proper
shape.
The Democrats. who will form a
majority in the new board, VIII in
stitute the new system of bookkeep-
ing as suggested by Price, Water
house & Co. The title of cashier
viii probably be changed to that OF
accountant or Controller"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-28
HELD ON BURGLARY AND
FORGERY ACCUSATIONS
Checks Figure in Proceedings
Against John V. Leonard.

Charged with breaking and enter
ing and forgery. John v. Leonard, of
202 South street, was held in $1,000
bail for the grand jury in the Fourth
Precinct Police Court today.
Joseph Dassing, Of AIS South Seventh
street. made the complaint of break
ing and entering. He said that he
had found Leonard in the hallway
of his home on the night of December
20. The intruder, who was in his
stocking feet, fled. but Dassing as
serts that he had a good look at him
and that Leonard Is the man
The other complaints involve bad
checks which Leonard is alleged to
have attempted TO cash with Edward
Kunkle, a saloonkeeper, OF 112 Six
teenth avenue.
One check was made out to John
Leonard" signed the Read Heating
Company" and indorsed Andy
Castle" 1t was for $40. The Castle
signature, it is charged, is a forgery.
Another check is for s24 to Leon
ards order, signed by "Berla Bros, -
who are plumbers at 217 Washington
street. This, too, is alleged to be
worthless.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-28
.COLBY'S KIND ACT
PUZZLES POLICE
Former Senator Assists In
iured Boy Who Is Sought
by BIuecoats.

By playing the role of good Samari-
tan to an injured boy today. former
State Senator Everett Colby provided
the Orange police with the most
amazing of mysteries.
George Mahon, the 8-year-old son
of Policeman Peter Mahon, of Park
place, was coasting on Park avenue,
Orange.
On one of his long "bellywhoppers
he coasted directly in front Of a mo-
tor truck of William Alberts. a milk
man. of 103 Valley way, West Orange.
The boy was hurled off his sleigh.
He staggered to his feet and walked
blindiy toward Centre street. Then
a yellow automobile dashed up. A
man jumped out. picked George up
placed him in the car and speeded
away again.
Police Start Search.
1t was then 1890 o'clock. Alberti
went to the Orange police head
quarters and reported the accident.
A few minutes later Policeman
Mahon called up headquarters and
wanted to know where his son hac
been taken.
That's what we're trying to finc
out was the answer.
Well, he can't have disappeared,
stormed the frantic father.
But the boy had vanished Neither
the Orange Memorial Hospital mol
st. Mary's had the case. Not doctor
of all those called up by the mystif1eC
police had treated any automobil,
victim.
Good Samaritan Turns Up.
For an hour and half the utmos
efforts were made to discover wher,
George had been spirited to and b!
whom.
Then at noon the same yellow auto
mobile drove up to the Mahon hom'
and Senator Colby climbed out.
Have you got my SOM" askeS
Mahon.
Yes. He was struck and hurt {
little by an automobile and tool
him to the Office Of DIR. Iohn H. Brad
shaw. in High street. called to TAX
you there"
DR.. Bradshaw had taken twi
stitches in the boys head.
Hereafter when he goes out to be ;
Good Samaritan Senator Colby in
tends to have a publicity bureau
along with him.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-28
cREscENTs TO DANCE

Arrangements have been COM
pleted for the annual reception and
dance of the Crescent Beneficial and
Social Association to be held in the
New Auditorium in Orange street on
New Years eve. The committee of
arrangements is as follows: John
Boehm. Archie Moff1t, George Koelch,
David Franklin, James Moore, James
F. Clark, II. e. Weber, c. ]. Vetter,
Chris Linderman, Philip Basile. Will
lam ]. Smith, Frank Bewley. August
Bencke, Albert E. Dodelin, Jacob
Steinbrenner. w. w. Finley and
Charles #. Stockton.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-28

son tries to serve the interests OF the
people. I'm going to support him" !"
declared Senator Robert NJ. La Fol-
lette, of Wisconsin, to a teachers
convention here.
"I am confident that the other
progressive Republicans will stand
with me, . the senator went on. But,
when the strain comes, when the re-
dictionary Democrats try to block
Wilson's efforts. If Wilson breaks
down or yields or compromises, I, for
one. and the progressive Republican
band will turn and hammer him into
the ground"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-28
ROCHETTE, EMBEZZLER,
Z EN-R0UTE FOR MEXICO? /?

PARIS, Dec 2S.-According TO in
formation in newspaper circles here
Henri Rochette. the banker and pro-
moter. who had been convicted of
embezzlement fGt disappeared re-
Gently while out on bail, is passen-
ger on board the French line steam
er Espange, which IS due to arrive at
Vera Cruz. Mexico. on January 5.
1t is stated that Roehette, through
intermediaries. placed in France this
year an issue of s5,o00.0o0 of Mexi-
can Central railroad bonds on behalf
of the Mexican government There
is 10 extradition treaty between
France and Mexico. and it is believed
therefore that the Mexican govern
ment may not give up Rochette to
the French authorities.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-28
CHANGES IN LAW
ARE SUGGESTED
Commission Gives Hearing TO
Newarkers in Board of
Trade Rooms.

With q view OF affording prntsep
tion to the dealers in materials as
well as to the builder several
changes viii be made in the present
form Of the mechanics lien law. The
commission which is to revise and
codify the present form convened al
the Board Of Trade rooms yesterday.
A number Of representative builders
appeared and gave their views.
The commission is composed of
James 9. Blauvelt, of Paterson pres
ident; Congressman William Tuttsss
Of Westfield; Arthur A. Quinn. ef
Perth Amboy. and Frank Genune, Of
this city. Congressman Tuttle pre-
sided yesterday in the absence ol
Mr.. Blauvelt
Many Sisted Views.
In an effort to learn what fea tuEea
In the present law are Objectionable.
and upon what ground the objection
is based, the dealers in building ma
terials, contractors. officers OF build.
ing and loan associations and labor
organizations Identified with build
ing trades were asked to state Their
views.
Among the evils of the lien law
mentioned by those who are opposed
to it in its present form, was cited
the opportunity given for making
fraudulent contracts. A lumbermau
declared that under the law the tech
nicalities are SO great dealers haze
no protection at all
The statement was challenged BY
Edward NJ. Waldron, a contraclor.
who said not a single specific case ok
an absconding debtor had been men-
toned during the discussion.
Immediately there were Several
who cited cases Nevertheless. Mr.
Waldron declared. he was opposed
to the propositions made by the ma
terial men and insisted the lien law
afforded the desired protection The
trouble, he said. was with the dealers
in materials who sometimes supply
goods to contractors who are not en-
titled to credit He was also opposed
to the bonding OF building owners
Thomas Goldingay. a dealer in ma
terials, said he favored bill to fe
quire owners to give bond for -
per cent. Of the amount of the con
tract TO guarantee the cost of ma
teria1 and labor.
Calls Lien Law Fraud
81 think the lien law is 4 fraudn
he said. ''If the owner is resp0nsi-
BILE he will go out and get a resp0n-
slble contractor and be willing to pay
the actual value of the building.
then we. the material people. would
be protected
George Brown, secretary OF fhe
State Building and Loan Associations
League, said his organization IA e
vored doing away with the mechanies
lien law, except SO far as II pFo-
tects laboring men. He declared the
trouble with the material men was
they did not use discrimination ii
extending credit.
Padded contracts" such as com
planned Of by Mr.. Bailey. he said
''are misdemeanor. punishahle bg
law,
''The difficulty is in getting tho
evidence" said Mr.. Bailey
John Cosgrove. of Elizabeth, a rep-
resentative of building trades unions.
said he did not object to obliteratfnE
the law providing the men who Do
the actual work on the building are
protected. and was gratified to hear
in the discussions a tendency to con-
slider those interests. 1t was his opin-
ion that the law is confusing and
should be simplified
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-28
LION|zE WILSON IN
HIS BOYHOOD HOME
Former Fellow Townsmen Dc
Honor to President-elect
on His Birthday.
6Conti1 ued from FIRST Paee.o

The result was an ear-splitting din.
As the train pulled into the station
two local military companies were
lined up on the platform at attention.
The Stonewall military band playec
Dixie" until the President-elect and
his party alighted from their car. and
they changed the tune to Garry Me
Back to Old Virginia" The President
elect was welcomed by committee
headed by Mayor Hampton Waite. led
to a big automobile and preceded by
mounted militiamen and the band
and, followed by monster torchlight
procession, he was escorted through
the electric lighted main streets to
the Manse.
AT the Manse the President-e1ect
was met by the Rev. DR.. A. N. Frazer,
the present pastor of the church. DIR.
Frazer stood at the door of the old
homestead and extended his hand.
As the Governor clasped it the
preacher said: Governor Wilson, /
am proud of the privilege of bidding
you and Mrs. Wilson a hearty well
come to your birthplace"
The. Governor thanked his host
warmly and was ushered inside the
house. While the Governor was be-
ing received the Stonewall Band
played Home. Sweet Home"
At the Manse the Governor held a
reception at which he met all the
distinguished Virginians in town. The
Governor was somewhat fatigued by
the long journey, however, and re-
tired early
Staunton has never had such a
holiday. The 10000 population of teh
town has been augmented by $1,000.
There are no ceremonies planned for
Sunday. The Governor win leave for
Princeton about II a. m.
Three hundred regular soldiers are
here from Fort Myer as an escort to
the President-el5ct They took
part in today's parade. They include
the First Squadron, Fifteenth United
States Cavalry, with their band, and
q company of artillery
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-28
WHO STOLE THAT KEG
OF PICKLED HERRING ?

Patrolman Kromelbein, of the
Fourth Precinct, is on the trail of an
unlucky fisherman, who. on his way
home last night, hooked a keg of
picked herring from in front of
store owned by Isadore Green, at 264
Broome street. Green reported the
theft of the herring. which he values
at S., to the police today.
1t is suspected, judging from the
marks in the snow along Broome
street, that the man carried an over
supply of the usual fishermen's bait,
and as he floundered home with the
herring he must have dropped the
keg several times.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-28
TO ERECT FOUNTAIN TO
HEROES OF THE WIRELESS

NEW YORK, Dec. pa public foun-
tain as a memorial to wireless opera
tors who have stuck to their posts
and gone down with their ships. par
ticularly to Jack Phillips. of the Ii
tanic. is to be erected in Battery Park
by the Phillips Titanic memorial
committee, according TO announce
ment of plans today.
A sum of s3.700, collected from the
public. mostly from passengers on
coastwise steamships. is in the hands
of the committee, and it is proposed
to devote a part of this fund to the
fountain, if the city consents TO its
erection at the Battery.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-28
SHOCKED MAN, THOUGH
LIVING, SEEMS LIKE DEAD

TRENTON, N. j., Dec. 2s.-While
on the top of trolley car to make
repairs, the water on the roof formed
circuit with the body of Warner T.
vandergrift and the heavily-charged
wire over his head.
Vandergrift was hurled to the
ground. That the shock did not
cause instant death is regarded as
almost a miracle.
Every effort to resuscitate him has
proved without result. He lies as
though dead, but the physicians know
that he is living.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-28
ATTENDANCE OFFICERS
OF STATE ORGANIZE

Attendance officers connected with
various boards Of education through
out the State will gather at the City
Hall this afternoon to effect a State
organization.
Supervisor Of Compulsory Educa-
ton Charles Mccall. of this city,
will call the assemblage to order.
1t is expected that over 100 delegates
will be present.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-28
DEER THAT MADE OCEAN
LINER DEVIATE REAPPEAR

WILMINGTON, Del. Dec. 2S.-A
herd of deer that recently swan
across the Delaware bay near Della
ware City and caused an ocean liner
to deviate from her course to avoid
striking them made their reappear-
ance yesterday. They were found in
Blackbird Hundred Township, on the
faram of William Burge They grazed
with the farmers cattle, but quickly
ran into the woods when an effort
was made to capture them.
The deer first swan across the bay
to the New Jersey shore, distance
of five miles. Recently they swan
back lower down the bay, where 1t is
about seven miles wide. Gunners are
hunting for them.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-28
ENDS LIFE WITH BULLET.

TRENTON, N. J.. Dec. 2S.-Return-
ing from work last night, Charles r
Taylor, s5 years old, Of Hamilton ave-
nue., went upstairs after telling his
wife that he would be carried when
he came down. A few minutes later
Mrs. Taylor heard the report Of a re-
volver, and, rushing upstairs. found
her husband in a pool of blood. Tay.
lor died as he was being admitted to
a local hospital.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-28
Martin Planning
Loan Shark Bill

UNION HILL, N. j.. Dec. 2S.-As-
semblyman Thomas F. Martin, of
Hudson county. announced today that
he intends introducing a bill in the
next Legislature to curb the methods
OF the '.loan sharks"
The bill will be closely modelled on
the one passed by the New York
Legislature last year. 1t will be de-
signed to prevent loan brokers from
securing usurious rates of interest
from their customers by attaching
heavy penalties for asking more than
the legal rate.
Loan brokers are a necessary evil,
Mr.. Martin said 1--WE don't intend
to stamp them out altogether; merely
to prevent them from mulcting those
who need their services.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-28
CLINTON CAR INJURIES MAN

While crossing Clinton avenue al
Hillside avenue last night John
Lynch, 56 years old, of Al Hillside
avenue, was struck by a trolley car
and thrown to the ground. The car
was going slow at the time. Lynch
was taken to the City Hospital in
the Sixth precinct ambulance suffer
ing from co1tusions of the back.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-28
RECOVERING AFTER FALL

Frank verhagen. 40 years old, of
Campfleld street, is at the City Hos
pital recovering from a slight coa-
cussion of the brain. Verhagen
slipped on the ice at Market and
Broad streets late yesterday afte'-
noon, striking his head. He was re-
moved to the hospital in the ambu-
lance.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-28
MISS HILL TO WED

ST. PAUL, Mimi. Dec. 2S.-James
J. Hill, the Great Northern railway
magnate, yesterday announced the
engagement of his daughter, Miss
Rachael, to DR.. Agil Boeckmann. of
this city. The date of the welding
has not been announced.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-28
FIND LOST PIN IN HOG

FREDERICK, Md, Dec. 2s.-Six
weeks ago Milburn Wise, of Middle
town, this county, lost a diamond
stickpin. Yesterday his mother, Mrs.
George Wise, while cleaning 300
pound hog just killed, found the
stickpin
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-28
LARz ANDERSEN IN TOXIC

TOXIC, Dec. 2S.-Larz Andersen,
the newly appointed United States
ambassador to Japan, arrived here
today and will at once take over the
duties of the embassy, to which he
was appointed in succession to
Charles Page Bryan.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-28
BURGLARS STEAL LIQUOR

Fifteen bottles of liquor, valued Al
$3.50. were stolen from the saloon Of
Frank Feldman. at 70 Penningtan
street, early yesterday morning The
robbery was reported to police head
quarters. Entrance to the store was
effected by removing plate Of glass
from a front window.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-28
FILE PLANS FOR $4,000
JR. o. u. A. M. BUILDING

Plans for the new three-story Jr-
o. II. A. NJ. building were filed with
The city building department today
1t will be erected at 1924 Plane
street and vii, be brick with stone
trimmings.
The cost win be $4,000. The ar
chitect is Arthur H. Thompson.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-28
TO TESTIFY BEFORE
SENATE COMMITTEE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2S.-General
Luis Mena, leader of the recent reyo-
luton in Nicaraguan outbreak. Mena
was detained by U. S. officials in
Panama after his surrender, and has
only recently been released.