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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-11
Pleads Non Vult
in Serenade Case
Force Shot Two of His Honey
moon Disturbers.

Walter Force, of Livingston, who, on
June 10 last, shot and seriously wound
ed Walter Levenguth while the latter
was member of a "skimmerton''
party that was serenading Force and
his bride at the home of the former ON
his return from his wedding trip. TODAY
pleaded non vult to charge of afro
cious assault and battery in Part l..
Quarter Sessions Court, before Judge
William P. Martin. He was released
on bail for sentence later
Force, annoyed by the noise made
by the throng of serenaders, appeared
at second story window of his
fathers home and fired two shots
from shotgun The first shot took
effect in the back of Levenguth. and
for a number of days his condition
was serious. The second shot slightly
injured Hugh Porter, another member
of the party.
Force was arrested and later re-.
leased on bail. With the recovery OF
Levenguth and Porter the case was
apparently dropped, not being taken
up at all by the last two Harrigan
grand juries In charging the first
Monahan grand jury last December
Chief Justice William S. Gummere
called attention to the fact that no
action had been taken in the Force
case. and ordered an Investigation
which restlted in the indictment for
atrocious lf,sassit and battery.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-11
DOVER GIVEN
.SON-IN-LAW
PAID BY FIRM
Member OF Bankrupt Hat Con-
Germ Testifies About
$500 Dot.

In marked contrast to the testimony
of the two other members Of the firm of
Silberstein, Flexner & Gottlieb, bank
rupt hat manufacturers, Jacob Gott-
lieb today testified that during the past
year the firm had gained more profit
than ever before. During the ex-
animation of the members of the firm
today in the local bankruptcy court 1t
developed that a dowry of $500 had
been paid to a son-in-law of Silber-
STEMS and charged up to the firm.
Marx Fiexner was questioned by
Louis Hood, attorney for New York
creditors. concerning the $500 drawn
from the account on January 8 and
paid to himself and Silberstein. Flex-
ner declared his money was used in
paying for back rent and an artificial
arm He lost his right arm in an acci-
dent at the factory in November, 1870
According to F'lexner the firm gave
a note for $500 TO a Mr.. Tuschnett.
brother-in-law Of Silberstein. This
sum was given to the then future SON
in-law of Silberstein, said the witness.
The note and other bills were paid a
short time before the bankruptcy
During the examination of Silberstein
and F1exner they both declared that
much of the executive work of the firm
was done by Gottlieb. The latter was
responsible for the financial statements,
they declared. Today Gottlieb admit
ted making up the statements. but in
sisted that the figures in them were
furnished to him by the other two
members Of the firm.
The witness stated he had been with
the firm since 1906 and decided to gek
out on January l. this year. because he
did not like the way things were 60
ing" He intended to wait until March
/. he said. but found out that his part
ners were working against him." and
insisted upon an agreement being
drawn up which would dissolve the
partnership, as far as he was con-
cerned.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-11
PENSIONS
FOR "PRU"
VETERANS
System of Retiring Aged EN-
ployees Goes Into Eff
feet Today.

Beginning today, the Prudential In
surance Company puts into effect its
system of retiring the employees on
a pension after number of years of
service. The plan was formulated by
the former president of the Pruden-
tial, the late Senator John f. Dryden.
and President Forrest F. Dryden is
completing another of his fathers
plans in putting the scheme into
effect.
The system, as explained in cir
cular to the employees, published to-
day, will affect only the members of
the Prudential Old Guard an or
ganization made up of employees of
the company who have been in service
for from five to thirty-flve years. This
organization now numbers over 5000
members and the number increases
daily. In speaking of the retirement
scheme, President Dryden said:
1.-The membership of the guard proves
conclusively that the relations between
the company and its employees have
been mutually advantageous and satis-
factory. But it is realized by the COM
pany that the time has come when It's
resources will permit of more sub
stantial expression of regard for those
who have so materially contributed to
its growth and progress for so many
years. Accordingly, the board of d.
rectors has established a plan of 'serv-
ice retirement allowances which is the
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-11

WOuudS were otceec1-
He and his two associates had been
preparing dough at lilo last night.
when the brick wall over the oven was
blown in on top OF the three bakers
and the whole building shaken TO Its
foundations. By a curious trick Of
fortune the three men all escaped ser1-
ous injury. Hundreds Of men an<
women surged into the -sfraetgEfTer the
explosion
Z While the police held ia check the
sgitated crowd. detectives hurried Mis-
tretta to the hospital and searched the
debris of the bakery for the bomb A
fuse was found blown into the roof
between the two cf1imneys
Mistretta said that. following a long
period Of trouble with the combine of
bakers, Vanuta had come into his
bakery two weeks ago and said:
IF you don't do what we tell you.
you'll never bake again in your ovens
You've got to stand in with US OF pay
the penalty
This was verified by Mistretta's part
ner and his son
Plainclothesrnen Adubato, Miller,
Brex and Policeman Daniels, of the
Third precinct. then arrested vanuta
at his home.
Vanuta was taken before Mistretta-
I'm ready to de- said the baker,
pointing an accusing finger at Vanuta,
but I know who is doing il and I'm
not afraid to tell"
The explosion last night is believed
to be a sequel to similar plan of
intimidation used to coerce Marinao
Cuccelio who according to the police
gave in and Joined the alleged COM
bine of Italian bakers
He received a BLACK Hand" letter
six weeks ago demanding $1,000. which
he was to pay over at certain speci-
fed place and time. He failed to do so
and a make-believe bomb was planted
and set off In front OF his house. The
police investigated. but made no ar
rests.
Mistretta had trouble before. He
owned a bakery at 63 River street He
sold a part Interest In It to Vanuta
with the understanding that IL the
business did not prosper he would
leave the firm. Trouble followed and
Mistretta was. so he says, "throwA
out" Then he bought the bakery at
IS Adams street. perslsting in his re-
fusal to deal with other bakers in the
Fifteenth ward.
After conference between the police
and ]. Victor D'Aloi. counsel for the
suspects. 1t was announced that the
men would probably be released to-
night or tomorrow under heavy bail
and that the investigation would be
continued on John Doe complaints
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-11
SUNDAY DUEL
VICTIM MAY
NOT SURVIVE

Clayton Coleman, IA years old, of 2S5
North Fifth street, is today at the City
Hospital in a critical condition suffer
ing from a stab wound inflicted by
Charles Goeger, II years old, of 81
South Tenth street, yesterday after
the boys had left their Sunday school
classes. Goeger is at the Fifth precinct
police station awaiting the outcome of
his chum's condition.
After the class had adjourned yes
terday the boys became involved In a
friendly argument as to which had the
better knife and which was the better
duelist. Others of the school became
interested and the boys were soon
settling the question. Standing toe to
toe the boys matched their knives,
striking them together. At the first
onslaught Coleman dropped his knife,
but was quick to pick it up His op-
ponent stood aside while he picked it
up and then the battle was resumed.
Suddenly the older lads knife was
sunk two inches in the groin of his
adversary.
The injured duelist was carried to
the Office of DR.. F. H. Monroe, 577
Warren street. The physician advised
the immediate removal of the boy to
the City Hospital and the ambulance
was summoned. He was so weak from
the loss of blood that /he was unable
to make statement to the police.
Captain Long, of the Fifth precinct
police station, investigated the case
and believes the injury was occasioned
by the carelessness of the older lad
He says that Coleman turned about
as the older lad was swinging his hand
which held the opened knife. Bail was
fixed at $500, which it is expected the
lad will be able to produce.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-11

Meanwhile consumers are heavy pur-
hasers In the retail market, and
premiums are being paid on coal for
he privilege of stocking up.
BERLIN, March 1.-THE coal strike
vent into effect in the Westphalian
eoal mines today, when about so per
cent. of the $4,000 miners employed
there obeyed the call of their leaders
to cease work In some districts the
cessation of work was practically COM
plete, while in others only from Is to
30 per cent. of the men struck.
Large rorces of police are on duty
everywhere through the region.
LONDON, March 11.-For the rapid
ly dwindling stocks of coal on hand in
North Wales an advance in price of
from rs to 100 per cent. has been de-
manded today, and this fact has ne
cessitated closing practically every fac
tory and quarry in that part of the
country. In other portions of the
United Kingdom conditions are almost
as bad.
PARIS, March 11.-About two thirds
of the coal miners of France have re-
sponded to the appeal of the General
Miners Federation for twenty-four
hours. This action of the miners is not
directed against the mine owners, but
is designed to show to the government
the solidarity" of the miners and as a
warning to parliament that the miners
are not satisfied with the workingmen's
old-age pensions law.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-11
Store Stove Sets
Her Dress Afire
Grocery Owner in Serious Con-
dition from Burns.

Terribly burned from head to foot
Mrs. Rebecca Brown, a 65-year- old
widow. who kept a small grocery store
at Bergen avenue and Chestnut street
Kearny, is in very serious condition
at St Jamess Hospital.
She was standing in front of the
coal stove in her store when in some
unexplainable way her dress caught
fire IN an instant the flames leaped
up and enveloped her. Her piercing
screams brought neighbors to her aid.
They carried her into her bedroom and
wrapped her in blankets. Every stitch
of clothing was burned off and even
her hair was partly destroyed.
DR.. A. A. Mutter and DR.. Walter
Reick we're both summoned. They or
dered her removed to ST James's Hos
sitAA
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-11
Woman Accused of Staying
Husband Now Wants to Die
Mrs. Madeline Ciccone
Feigns Suicide Effort, Is
Taken to Hospital Where
Stomach Pump Is Used.
Admits Having Poison.

Following the charge of murder made
against her by Captain Brown, OF the
Second precinct police station, Mrs.
Madeline Ciccone, of 40 Cutler street.
it is alleged by the police, Is resorting
TO all sorts of tricks to avoid question:
ing. Last night after she had been
interviewed by Captain Brown, Prose-
cutors Detective De Rogatis, Ser
geant Cordano and Plainclothes-
men Goodwin and Norton, con-
corning the death of her husband
Leonardo, she is alleged to have feigned
illness and asked to be taken to the
City Hospital 81 have taken poison"
she declared, 'for l want to die. I
did not kill my husband and know
nothing concerning his death.
When the ambulance with the woman
arrived at the City Hospital she re-
fused to walk and had to be carried
into the institution. Here the physi-
clans worked over her for several
hours, even using the stomach pump,
but they found no trace of any poison.
The police are conducting an active
search to learn where the woman had
purchased rat poison. They declare
they have absolute proof that Mrs.
Ciccone carried the rat poison in her
apron pocket before the death of her
husband. When the woman was first
questioned by the police after the death
of her husband she denied that there
was any poison in the house. and 1t
was through a ruse that she admitted
she had poison in her possession
Mrs Ciconne on February Ii was ar
raigned in the Second Criminal Court
with vincenzo Fiore. charged by her
husband with a misdemeanor. Both
were sent to Jail After her incarcera-
tion Mrs. Ciccone begged her husband
for forgiveness and asked that he Sc
cure her release. This was done and
she went back to her home.
Last week Ciccone became violently
Ill and Or" Corona was summoned.
He diagnosed the case as one of acute
gastritis and prescribed. The man
failed to respond to treatment and DR..
Mancusi- -Ungaro, of Eighth avenue,
was summoned Before he arrived the
man died. The case was so peculiar
that the county physician was notified
and he performed an autopsy. There
was no visible trace of poison, but the
vital organs were sent to a chemist for
analysis.
The 12-year-old daughter and
mother of the woman have been ques-
toned, but deny all knowledge of a
recent quarrel between husband and
wife. The police declare they have
sufficient evidence to show that the
woman had premeditated some rash
act to prevent her husband appearing
and prosecuting the charge against her.
self and her paramour, Fiore.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-11
RECALLS AT LAST
WHAT STUNNED HIM

After peculiar attack of temporary
amnesia. John Houston. Of 167 James
street, negro. remembered that he
had been struck and knocked down by
an automobile in front of the Central
Avenue School,
He was picked up by passing auto
mobile and taken to the City Hospital
late Saturday night. Although he
seemed conscious and unhurt he could
not tell who he was or what had
happened to him. Finally he remem-
bered suddenly about the accident
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-11
CONSTITUTION OF
CHINA APPROVED

NANKING, China, March 1.-THE
constitution of the new republic of
China, as finally approved today. places
the supreme power in the hands of the
National Assembly. A notable feature
is that all the acts of the President
require the approval of the assembly.
and this body also has complete con-
troll of the cabinet. The assembly
elects the President and Vice-President
and may pass any law over the execu-
tive's veto at its pleasure.
Dr. Sun Vat Sen viii turn over the
great seal of the presidential office to
Tang Shao VI Yuan's personal repre-
sentative. as soon as the details OF
launching the constitutional govern
ment can De accomplished.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-11
JURORS REST AS
LAWYERS ARGUE

CHICAGO. March 11.--Arguments OF
District Attorney James H. Wilkerson,
Pierce Butler were to be heard by Uni
ted States District Judge Carpenter in
the packers trial today against the mo-
ton of the defense to take the case
from the jury and discharge the de-
fendants.
The Jury, since the beginning of the
trial December 6, has enjoyed five days
rest. while the attorneys have been ar
guing motions.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-11
Fishing Fleet
Lost in Storm?
Fear Entertained for Fifteen
Vessels in Pacific.

SAN DIEGO, Cal. March 11.-Hulls
of two schooners of the San Diego
fishing fleet which left yesterday were
sighted early today pounding in the
surf off La Jolla, None of the other
vessels of the fleet have been seen.
and it Is feared all may have been
engulfed by the sudden storm which
struck this coast late yesterday.
The boats. mostly power boats and
picturesque lanteen-rigged affairs, left
port in fair weather. There are about
fifteen in all
No bodies have come ashore, but one
is tossing in the breakers off La
Jolla.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-11
COP HERO STOPS
RUNAWAY HORSE

After chasing a runaway horse from
Broad and Bridge streets to Branch
Brock Park. Mounted Policeman John
McHugh, the hero of several runaways,
caught the animal.
The horse and carriage belonged to
Luke Riley, of 25 Day street, Orange
Valley. The runaway occurred late
yesterday afternoon. The horse upset
the carriage and tore the shafts loose.
1t ran up Broad street to Belleville
avenue. to Elwo,d avenue. to Lincoln
avenue had sbfr Into Branch Brook
Ps.zh.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-11
City Hospital
Measure Signed
Bill Allowing Appropriation for
Enlarging Becomes Law.

Governor Wilson today signed the
bin introduced by Assemblyman Well
gel. OF Essex. providing for the ap-
preparation of sS5e.0o0 by the Common
Council of this city for enlarging the
City Hospital The Board Of Health
and finance committee Of the Common
Council, backed by Mayor Haussling,
were much interested in the bill. -
numerous inspections showed that the
present institution was entirely too
small and unable to cope with the
growth of the city. The announcement
that the governor signed the bin was
made by Wilson J. Vance secretary fo
Mayor Haussling. at the weekly con-
ference of the city's legislative oom-
mittee today.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-11

This SO unnerved Sachs that he
sought refuge underneath one of the
counters. The first bullet just grazed
his head as he was trying to get under
the bench. Four other bullets came in
such rapid succession that the people
on the street ran to the store, but could
only see the form of the lad through
the cloud of smoke. Before anyone
could have a chance to say a word the
lad ran out of the store and up to po-
lice headquarters. which Is but few
blocks distant.
To Sergeant Thomas Tracy Mendel-
sohn. exclaimed: "I just killed man.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-11
Worldwide Strike
Threatens if Miners
Demands Are Denied

YORK.
IA
working conditions With
in
faced
its contents will be
Wednesday
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-11
ENRAGED YOUTH
SHOOTS 5 TIMES
AT STEPFATHER
Alleging Cruelty to Mother, Sherman Mendel-
sohn Tries to Kill Louis
a Sachs in Store.

NCENsED alleged his mother Louis
old
that
$50 Mulberry which his stepfah asked
play
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-03-11

He is my stepfather and want to be
locked up" The astonished sergeant
summoned Detective Gaffney and the
man was taken to the witness-room
and questioned. Here he declared to
Chief Corbitt and the detective that he
had tried to kill his stepfather, be-
cause he had continued to make life
miserable for his mother.
In speaking of his home life the pris-
oner said: Ever since I can remember
this man has abused my mother. To-
CONTINUED ON Second Page.)
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SEVERE EARTHQUAKE RECORDED.

NEW YORK. March 11.--An earth
quake OF unusual severity was recorded
today by the seismograph at Brooklyn
College. The oscillations began at 5:ss
o'clock. reached the maximum at $50
and continued until SOS.
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tContinued ON Second Page,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-20
Star Help Wanted Ad
Points the Way to a Better Position That
Brings About $500 a Year Increase
This Is the Experience of Mr.. a. H. Crise,
rs Il Street NV, as Detailed in Today.s
Prize Want AID Letter, Which FOu0Us:

have noted with considerable interest the ex-
perence of several people who have advertised in The
Star, but they all relate to having something sell
Permit me to state my experience which relates
to securing positions from the Help Wanted Ads"
The fore part of May, 1911, very much dis
satisfied with my position and answered an ad in The
Star, with the result that | secured position an in
crease of three hundred dollars yearly what |
getting. The middle of last week answered an
other "ad in The Star and this morning reported for
another position.
Ny motto is 'When in need of work or dissatis-
fed with your present position consult "Star Want
Ads
Yours very truly,
A. II. CRISE
The Star offers ST. cash prize daily for the best
letter received covering actual detailed experience
with Star Want Ad either in the results from an ad
in answering
A straight recounting of the facts is all that is
necessary.
Write to the Want Ad Man of Your
ExDerience With a Star Want Ad
You May Win Dollar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-20

POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON,
at the office of the Chief Clerk. Post Office De-
partment until the first day of May, 1912, at
two O'Clock pm, at which time and place they
will be opened in the presence Of the bidders or
their authorized agents attorneys for the
purchase Of waste materials from the Depart
ment. including waste paper. old canvas with
metal parts attached. old leather with metal
parts attached. and canvas and leather with
metal parts attached canvas cuttings and lacing
cord. free from metal parts: brass drillngs,
punchings. pins. lock parts, bronze drlings, lock
parts, ETC.; iron and steel; steel strips from
which lock parts, etc, have been punched: old
scales, brass and iron: oreide from the Annex
Building; waste wood accommodating at the Post
Office Department Annex and other buildings IN
der the control Of the Department, during the
fiscal year ending June 30 1918. Blanks for
proposals. with specifications and Instructions
will be furnished upon application the Chief
Clerk and Superintendent of Buildings, Post Office
Department, Washington, d. c. FRANK II.
HITCHCOCK. Postmaster General. mh13 ,2O,27
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-20

PACKING-Reliabie and expert white men for
packing furniture. china, etc. for ship
ment. LIET-VANS for foreign ship
ments. Estimates furnished
MERCHANTS TRANSFER STORAGE CO.,
Phone Main $500. 920-a22 = ct. R.Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-20
OFFICIAL NOTICES.

MARCH IL. 1912.-NOTICE IS HEREBY
given that ON the thirty first day OF March, 1872
will expire all licenses granted by the assessor
of the District of Columbia to peddlers and
produce dealers trading at large. Said licenses
must be promptly renewed by all such persons
desiring TO continue business after that date.
WM. r. RICHARDS. Assessor D. c. mh1S-6t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-20
75c PER LOAD
PITAL STORAGE HOUS
81 7th s.w. Phone NJ. II
r. j. EINSTEIN, Prop.
UR FURNITURE, Plan
HERS, 920 Pa. ave. I
Estimates cheerfully 81
'ORAGE HAULED FREE
BAUM & son, 912 PA. A
DO PER MONTH. PHON
IS YEARS
PROPOSALS.
PROPOSALS.

POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON,
Feb. 20, 1912.-Sealed proposals will be received
partment. until the first day Of May, 1912. at
two O'Clock pm. at which time and place they
their authorized agents or attorneys. for the
performance of the following services they
may be required during the fiscal year ending
shoeing horses, removing debris and ashes. clean
Ing, winding and repairing the clocks Of the Post
Office Department, including the tower clock; re-
Gaming chairs and conducting auction sales.
Blanks for proposals. with specifications and in
structions will be furnished upon application to
the Chief Clerk and Superintendent Of Buildings,
Post Office Department. Washington, d. q.
FRANK II. HITCHCOCK, Postmaster General.
mh13 % q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-20
HEALTH MOVEMENT.

VIAvI SCIENCE OF HEALTH; NATURAL,
non-surgical; cloth-bound, 4OO-page book froo.
Apply BY mail. 9l8 Colorado building. Hbse
1ectnEa foe- women WednesdAIa st 2i&o