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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-30
MADISON REJECTS
RAILROAD CHANGES
Council Decides to Defer Thsn~
Despite Lackawanna's
Concessions.
rspeciaI 20 the Newark sfar.l

MADISON, Dec. 30.-The ordinances
regulating the proposed changes in
the D., L. & w. railroad. mainly the
elimination of grade crossings and the
erection Of O new and modern station
was defeated In council last night, and
1t was deemed wisest to give up the
matter for the present
W H. Truesdale, president of the
Lackawanna, sent letter to tho
board in which he agreed to concede
the most important of the points
raised In the recent discussions.
namely, the covering of the bridges
at Waverly place and Green village
with concrete, the construction Of an
ample storm sewer on the railroad
property, the dedication to the Dor.
ough of Kings road as relocated ON
the property of the railroad, raising
the James Park bridge at the exc
pense of the company and the waiv.
ing of damages sustained by the
property of the railroad due to clos.
Ing Division avenue.
His letter also stated that should
the contract, with the stated conces-
sions, prove unsatisfactory they
would hold all negotiations as at an
end.
A motion of Frank McEwan, sec
onded by r. B. Holmes. to put the
ordinance on second reading. was de-
feated, so all negotiations are at an
end, at least so far as the present
council is concern d.
Charles A. Rathbun, borough attor~
ney, spoke on behalf of the council
men, commencing the long and active
service of Mayor Downs. whose term
of office expires on January l.
During his long term there have
been many and Important ordinances
passed, there being only forty-seven
ordinances on record when he as-
sumed his duties, whereas there ara
now 167- Trolley service, gas and the
sidewalk and telephone ord 'nances.
have all been passed during his term,
In behalf of the members of the Coun-
ell Mr.. Rathhuu presented the mayor
with beautiful silver cigar case. an
token Of the respect and friendship
of his associates.
Mayor Downs commended the ina
coming mayor, Councilman B. D.
Philhower. Mr. Philhower has for
three years been member of the
Council and is well fitted for the Of
Ace.
Mayor Downs was elected council
man in 1904. a position which he held
for six years and four months He
was three times elected president Of
The Council. He became mayor upon
the death Of Mayor DIR. Calvin Ander-
son, on May rs, 1910. In all he has
served nine years and four months a
record which has only been exceeded
by Mayor J. p. Albright. who served
sixteen years; w. F. Redmond, who
served eleven years and ten months.
and DR.. Calvin Anderson. who served
eleven years and three months.
He is Mad'snn's nineteenth coun-
Gilman, and only five of his predes
cessors are stiil living.
Mayor-elect Philhower will assume
his duties at noon on January 1.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-30
Senator Hughes Appears
Before Sewerage Board
for Second Lowest Bidder

United States Senator william
Hughes appeared before the Passaic
Valley Sewerage Commission at
it's meeting this afternoon in the
interest of the William Home Con-
struction Company, of New York,
which firm was the second lowest
bidder on section of the general
trunk sewer plan.
Senator Hughes presented his ar
gument why the contract should be
awarded his client at last weeks
meeting of the commission. He
based his argument on the fact that
the bid of his client was a more bal
anced bid than that of the Kings
bridge Construction Company, of
New York, which firm was the low
est bidder,
At press time today the commission
was still in executive session and
had not made known its decision
In the matter
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-30
COMPLAIN AGAINST
POLICE CAPTAIN
Delegation of Labor Men Tell
Mayor That Brown Struck
Striker Without Cause.

A delegation of labor men, includ-
ing the municipal committee Of the
Essex Trades Council. appeared before
Mayor Haussling this Afternoon to
complain against Captain Samuel
Brown, of the Sixth precinct. 1t was
alleged that he and policeman
struck three strikers without cause at
the plant of the Lidgerwod Manufac-
turing Company, in Frelinghuysen
avenue, December 10.
Henry Lohse, George Leary, Ber-
nard Kelly, Daniel G. Spade. who was
at one time president of the Essex
Trades Council, and Edward Rash,
chairman of the Lidgerwood strikers
committee, were the spokesman. Cap
tain Brown appeared In person to de-
fend himself.
The strikers claimed that the cap
tain had knocked a man down HIM
self. Captain Brown admitted push
ing the men to make them dispense,
but he said they had first refused to
otev him
Zone of the men put up his hands
as If to hit me-" said the captain.
81 grant that the strikers had per-
feet right to picket but the law for
bids them to congregate In masses.
and that Is what they were dong
The strikers acknowledged that Cap
tain Brown had been fair to them
during the year that the strike has
been going on. Leary made the sug-
gestion that IL Captain Brown, Keey
and Rash conferred together they
would probably he able TO reach an
amicable agreement.
Mayor Haussl!ng said that there
was something to be said on both
sides of the controversy since the
strikers had a right to picket and the
manufacturer was entitled to ade-
quate police protection. The deiega-
ton and Captain Brown left the
mayors office with the understanding
that they we're to work In harmony as
far as possible.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-30
Leslie P. Ward to Fight
Divorce Action by Wife

NEW YORK. Dec. SO-As a first
step in the defense Of the action for
divorce brought by Mrs. Mabel r.
Ward against Leslie p. Ward. no.
tice OF appearance was filed yesterday
by p. Lewis Anderson, OF Rector
street, asking that all papers be
served on him as attorney.
Mr.. Ward, son of the late Dr. Les
lie d. Ward vice-pres'dent of the
Prudential Insurance Company. was
served with the complaint by puhli-
cation In London. England. on No
vember 5. II was alleged that he had
been guilty of. misconduct with an
unidentified correspondent at London
hotels.
Mrs. Ward belongs TO an old New
JERSEY family. Her husband lived at
Madison, " j. In 1898 thew eioped
from the Waldorf Astoria. When DIR.
Ward died. on July IL, 1910. he left an
estate o. about 100000
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-30
PART OF FAMILY
SAVE REST, AFIRE
Women Beat Out Flames When
Explosion Fatally Burns
Four.
TspeciaI 90 the Newark sfar.l

SUMMIT, Dec. 90-Joseph Kuntz,
owner of large farm In Berkeley
Heights. about FIVE miles from here.
and his three sons. Arthur. seventeen;
Walter, fourteen, and Anthony, nine
teen years of age, came out of their
house in Snyder avenue last night to
watch the driver of an oil wagon OF
the Crew-Levick Company. of New
ark, pour thlrty-hve gallons of oil
into the tank In the yard of their
home. They came out with q lantern.
AS a result the four are SO badly
burned that their recovery Is doubt
full.
Mrs. Kuntz and her two daughters,
armed with rugs and Blankets, and
with the assistance of neighbors, sue
ceeded in choking the flames which
enveloped the four men. They were
attended by DR.. T. B. Bebout An
ambulance from the Overlook Hospi-
tai was summoned. but Mrs Kuntz
refused to allow them to be taken to
the hospital.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-30
Miss Brance Leaves Letter
in Cell for COUGHS Widow

MONTICELLO, N. Y, Dec. 3O.--No
trace OF the whereabouts of Adelaide
M. Brance, Monticellos hidden wom-
an" who left the county jail before
daylight Sunday morning, has been
found. Sheriff Kinnie says he does
not know where she is. Many letters
arrived for her yesterday. All were
sent to the Dead Letter Office.
When Miss Brance's cell was
searched yesterday a note was found
addressed to Mrs. Melvin M. Couch
and her daughter, Louise. It was
signed by Mss Brance, who asked
them to forgive her for the disgrace
she had brought upon them and to
pray for the dead lawyer, who, she
added, was mo doubt In a happier
world than she" The note was de-
livered TO Mrs. Couch. but she refused
to read it.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-30
MUM
(......s.;iSTMENTS
Y Reveal Names-Law
~ BaIk Possible Appoint
ment of Woman.

leading eyes and entreating looks
Is plain. blunt requests for some
Is for the paper" as a combina-
usually successful, scored its
Ehl failure today when an enter
sling reporter sought to obtain
Bm Mayor Haussling information as
nVe his probable appointments to va
oFious boards. 1t was a young re-
porter who was in quest OF knowl-
edge, but his non-success should not
necessarily discourage him, as vet
eran at the game would have shared
q similar fata
Was the mayor nice to the re-
porter? He was very nice indeed
The mayor was all smiles and wished
the reporter a Happy New Year and
many more of them, but he had no
speech In readiness when asked to
declare his intentions or make nom
nations
1t was q busy period for the mayor
In and about his City Hall office any
way, and perhaps that Is why he
didn't break all presidents by taking
the reporter into his confidence and
telling him all about IT, There was a
delegation of workingmen In waiting
to register a kick against a captain
Of police. who had disagreed with
them over some strike proposition,
and there We're several couples pre-
pared to celebrate the parting year
by getting married.
While the mayor was tlrus engaged
in handling the affairs of State the
young reporter nirted with Secre-
tary Wilson j. Vance and suggested
that If he knew whom the mayor pro-
posed to name he could do away
with unnecessary delay by telling
and thus relieve the mayor of further
annoyance by newspaper men.
I Mr.. Vance was all smiles, la the
mayor, and was equally as tongue
tied ON the living issue. Had he heard
whether the mayor intended to name
a woman to memb rsh p in the Board
of Education and If so what partlcu-
lar woman so that the reporter could
get her picture? Nothing doing. but
then there was Clerk John Gllroy.
Surely he would know and doubtless
would be only too happy TO impart
the informal on, so that II wouldn't
be necessary to disturb his honor the
mayor; but John d'dn't know single
thing. He just or nned and asked the
young reporter If he liked to kid
people who worked hard for Icing.
There was more or less talk In other
parts of the city hall, however and
preston that IL everything was clear
and favorable, the Mayor was very
much inclined to name a woman to
the School Boad.
But some were dubious as to the
powers conferred by law in the IRE
misses or rather lack of Mayora'
authority to appoint other than
male citizen to the Board of Educa-
ton.
If the mayor has no authority in
law to select a female then he cannot
make such an appointment. regardless
Of how strong his desires In that
direction might be. If stern law
obtrudes its disagreeable physiognomy
into the controversy at this prop tlous
time to destroy pleasant relations, 1t
viii dispel many happy dreams. Still,
the whole proposition may come down
to q question of law, and, perhaps,
new legislation on the question.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-30
FLING AT
TRACKLESS LINE
Summit Council Closes Year
With Remarks from Pres
ident Debevoise.
Especial to the Newark stnr.I


SUMMIT, Dec. SO.-Following a
two-hour conference behind closed
doors, the members of Common
Council last night held their last
session. It required just ten min
utes In open session TO dispose of the
business which consisted of the
adoption of a few resolutions and a
few remarks from the retiring presi-
dent of the council, Thomas NJ. De-
bevoise. Mr. Debevoise took occasion
to reply to communication pub
'ished in the local press from the
Tri- County Power and Traction Com
pany, which recently rejected the
franchise offered by the present
council.
He adv Used his colleagues that he
still believed 1t would be grave
mistake to grant the promoters OF
the trackless trolley a franchise for
a period longer than fifteen years.
He admitted that he might have been
misinformed when he stated at the
last regular session of council that
the company proposed to lease the
two cars instead of buying them
outright.
President Debevoise also insisted
that he could easily imagine the
trackless trolley and promoters Sc
curing q franchise for fifty years and
in the near future turning it over to
a track corporation. This could hap
pen, Mr.. Debevoise believed, in the
event of the trackless line proving
inadequate within ten years and then
the holders of the franchise, If grant
ed for a period of fifty years, might
be in a position to tell future city
governing body that unless fran
chise for a track trolley were granted
they would continue to operate an
Inadequate trackless trolley service
for forty years. However" Mr. De-
bevoise said, "if the trackless trolley
people expect to obtain a franchise
through the newspapers they had
better obtain a new publicity agent"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-30
Mosher Divorce Papers Are
Presented to Vive-ChanceIl0r

Papers for the suit for divorce
brought by Eta Mosher against her
husband. Earl Mosher, We're present.
ed today to Vice Chancellor Emery.
The petitioner charges cruel treat
ment, and asks for support for her
self and children and custody of
their offspring.
The couple was married at Living
ston on July IA, 1904, and lived to-
getl1er in St Cloud until october 16.
1913 Almost from the beginning of
their marriage, the petitioner sets
forth In her petition, she was sub
jected to cruelties at the hands OF
her husband. On the night of Octo-
Der II last, petitioner declares, her
husband returned under the infiu-
ence of liquor, beat her until she fell
TO the floor, and then drove her and
their two children out of the house.
When she attempted to return, she
sets forth, her husband threatened to
kill her
Mrs Mosher was represented in
court today by Attorney William e..
Iampson. Before acting In the case,
Vice Chancellor Emery said he would
take the papers under advisement for
two weeks
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-30
Detectives Seek AutOists
Who Hid Man Found Dead
in Barn Near MOrristOwn

MoRR1sTOWN. Dec. 30.-Detec-
tives are searching for the persons
who killed J. Horace Cramer here
Christmas night. and hid his body
in q woodshed 600 feet from the road.
The body was found Sunday morn
ing and an autopsy was performed
yesterday The mans injuries were
fractured skull. broken neck and
dislocation OF the right hip. He died
probably instantly.
Coroner Welsh and Detective Bren-
nan believe Cramer was struck by
an auto He was last seen alive at
O'Clock Christmas afternoon at
Mendham road, corner of Brookslde
road The body was found in a de-
serted spot, and the officers believe
the persons who hid 1t were familiar
with the neighborhood
Mendham road and Brookside road
are well travelled thoroughfares, the
former being much used by automo-
biles running through Morristown to
Schooley's mountain and Hacketts-
town.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-30
Mrs. AdeIine A. Fitzpatrick

DOVER, Dec. 30.-The funeral serv-
ices for Mrs Adelaide A. Fitzpatrick,
wife of Edward M, Fitzpatrick, who
died Sunday morning from pneu-
nonia, were held this morning at her
late home in Kenvil. Mrs. Fitzpatrick
had been i'll only week. She was
fifty-five years old, and besides her
husband Is survived by three sons.
Frank, Edward NJ, jr.. and Harry
Fitzpatrick, and daughter, Miss
Elizabeth Fitzpatrick. The services
were private and were conducted by
Rev. Walter c. Kinsey, of the Succa-
sunna Methodist Church. Interment
was made in WOodlawn Cemetery,
New York.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-30
Chickens and Horses Saved
From Burning Madison Barn

MADISON. Dec sO.-A large barn
on Park avenue belonging to Patrick
Martin, an expressman of this place,
was burned TO the ground early last
evening.
About $50 chickens and all the
horses and wagons were saved, with
the exception OF one truck
The barn was a large and recently
built structure It was totally
destroyed. None OF the loss Ia COW
cred by insurance
The auto chemical engine was the
last TO reach the fire, due TO some
trouble with the engine. II is sup
posed that the fire was started by
sparks from passing train.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-30
SPRINGFIELD

At me Baltusrol Golf Club. on New
Years afternoon there willNbe traps
shooting contest between club meme
bers. There will be dancing IN th@
afternoon and evening.
The Township Committee has COM
pleted the audit of the books of th@
collector OF taxes and overseer of tho
poor. All business for the year -
now completed
Word has been received of the safe
arrival in Florida of r. Howard Mo-
dine of Maple street.
George r.. Hall. OF Morris avenue
has been selected to serve on tho
nefit Jury In Union county.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-30
Policy of U. S. Naval
Observatory Attacked

ATLANTA, Dec. So.-An attack
upon the policy Of the United States
naval observatory by Dr. Edward G.
Pickering, director of the Harvard
astronomical observatory. was made
before the American Association for
the Advancement of Science when 1t
resumed sessions of its sixty-flfth an
nual meeting here today.
DR.. chickering's charge was that the
government was not getting results
commensurate with the appropria-
tions of Congress. which he charac-
terized as liberal He suggested that
naval officers be removed as directors
Of the observatory and that their
places be filled by other scientists.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-30
Will Perform Autopsy in
Strange Death of Woman

An autopsy will be performed this
afternoon on the body of Mrs Lena
Florio, twenty seven years old, of
IA Sixth avenue, who died late yes
terday at the City Hospital. The
cause of death Is given as hysteria,
but the hospital authorities are not
satisfied that such a condition could
have caused the death of the woman.
She was bi ought to the City Hospi-
tai last Saturday night and was said
to be hysterical. but what the cause
OF the hysteria was is not known.
County Physician Mckenzie has been
requested to perform the autopsy.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-30
warren poo FOR RABIES

A fox terrier odg. owned by Joseph
Grasso. Of 70 Hoyt street. Is being
held under observation for rabies
The dog bit ten-year-old Salvatore
DeTerio of n Hoyt street, yesterday
afternoon. as the lad was walking
through the hallway in Grasses
house. The boy had the wound eau
terlzed at the City Hospital
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-30
JOCKEYS HURT IN SPILL

JUAREZ, Mexico. Dec. Boa bad
spill occurred in the second race at
the Juarez course yesterday. Just be-
fore the turn into the backstretch
.,5hn +. Clay, the favorite. crossed
his l.r and went z. Nsn. Katy Con-
ner, s-.,ry Villa ms King Earl and
J RI need stumbled over him. Jockey
ts.,sn 'ous injured. and
Jockeys Benton, Tea'a,. Murray and
Guy had narrow escapes for their
lives.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-30
Cotton Pool Man lined

NEW YORK, Dec. 30.-ColoneI Rob
ert M Thompson, who was indicted
with James e Patten and others un-
der the Sherman antitrust law, for
cornering cotton market in 1909. en-
$4,000 The other defendants were
similarly fined
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-30
Bow Rescues Girl Skater

ELIZABETH, Dec. 30.--Lillie Holz.
lohner, fourteen years old, of S23
Garden street, narrowly escaped be-
ing drowned while skating on Lilly
Pond. in Edgar road, yesterday.
Dennis Burke. sixteen years old. OF
S12 Garden street. rescued the girl,
who was taken to her home.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-30
Corey-DeCroot
Especial to the Newark star.I

DOVER, Dec. 3O-The marriage of
Miss Eva DeGroot to John Corey was
solemnzed Sunday evening at the
home of the brides parents. Mr.. and
Mrs Ezra DeGroot, of First street
Rev. A. Boylan F'itz-Gerald. pastor
of the Grace Methodist Church, per-
formed the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs.
George Hoffman attended the couple.
They will reside in Newark upon
their return from a short wedding
frip.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-30

leading eyes and entreating looks
plain. blunt requests for some.
zg for the paper" as a combina-
usually successful, scored its
a 20 lI....n I'd. ...I.nr. IN nnAc..
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-08-18
GOOD PURCHASES MADE
BY MEYERS IN GOTHAM
President of Big Department Store
Sends Good News in Regard to
His Trip East.

The following. is an extract from a
letter received from Henry w. Meyers,
president of Salem's big department
store, who is now in New York on
purchasing trip, and will no doubt
prove good news to the women of Sa-
lem and vicinity:
:" ] have been on the 90 all the time,
and am certainly picking up some splen-
did things for the fall and witcr sea.
sons. You would be surprised at the
immense amount of good lines | inspect
every day. The styles and fabrics are
very captivating; the new garments
show many refreshing changes in trim.
mings, also Of lines and treatment. The
fabrics are most original and effective,
and prices are very reasonable, consid.
ering their smartness
81 believe there is more distinction
and new touches given this season g
ready.tO.wear than ever before. You
can assure our friends and patrons that
they will not be disappointed with the
new things in fashionable apparel for
women and young men.
"These autumn modes, copied from
the famous Paris designers, will win
for us pre-eminence for the style and
refined character, and hope the good
people of Salem and vicinity will show
their appreciation of our efforts in
placing them in touch with the very
newest creations obtainable; many dis.
tinctive novelties and combinations are
shown, indicative Of the charming
fashions now in vogue. 1t would take
pages to portray in words the beauties
OF styles and cloths, and even though |
overly enthusiastic, shall omit that
part, and let you and our customers be
the judges upon their arrival in Salem.
"The beautiful garments as shown
along Fifth avenue, at big prices, will |
be duplicated at Salem's Good Goods
Store for less money, We will be able
to Illustrate the power of ready cash in
producing the best for the least, and
when | tell You that wotwil have gar
ments at from $25 to $50 that cannot
be duplicated at the big stores on Fifth
avGnuc, at ahsFranklm, simons
or Wanamaker down town for from $40
to $50 more, believe me, it is fact,
you can advertise without exagger.
alton that the coming season $ displays
Of merchandise will eclipse all previous
showings." "