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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-05-14
AMERICAN VESSEL is
SEIZED FOR P0ACHING

VANCOUVER, B. c., May a.
Seized for ipoaching in Canadian
waters, the American halibut
schooner Valiant, Captain John Cour-
age. of Seattle, was towed into Van
couver harbor last night by the gov
eminent patrol boat William Joiliffe.
Captain Newcomb. of the patrol.
says he sighted the American vessel
lying a little over a mile inside the
three-mile limit. He Immediately
gave chase, and after run covering
six miles the Valiant heaved to. Cap
tain Courage and his four seamen
were brought to Vancouver. He is
alleged to have denied that he had
fish on board. but when the holds
were torn open live halibut were
found. The vessel now is lying in
English bay awaiting proceedings for
confiscation.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-05-14
SLASHED SKIRT ATROCITY,
DRESSMAKER CLUB SAYS

CHICAGO, May 1.-THE naughty
slash in the tight skirt was de-
nounced as an "atroeity perpetuated
on an intelligent nation by people
who themselves do not believe in or
wear it" by members of the Chicago
Dressmakers' Club at their annual
banquet last night.
The slit, which is a French inven-
ton, also was referred to as fraud
and a cheat" and the dressmakers
went on record as opposed to all SIM
liar designs which appeal to or sug-
gest immodesty
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-05-14
BENT ON SUICIDE, PISTOL
in POCKET, Is ARRESTED

Homesick and penniless, John Mil
Ter, 20 years old, with no home, hav-
ing been in this country only short
time from Hungary, sought to end his
sufferings today by committing sui
eide, but was arrested before he ac-
complished his purpose. He was held
in $500 bail by Judge Hahn in the
First Criminal Court on the charge
of carrying a concealed revolver.
The youth was arrested early this
morning near Lincoln Park, his sus-
picious actions attracting the atten-
ton of policeman. When he was
questioned he could give no satisfae-
tory excuse for his movements and
was locked up. 1t was not until ar
raigned in court and questioned
through an interpreter that his de-
sire became known. When being led
to cell he begged the court officer
to let him have his revolver in order
that he might end his life.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-05-14
FOUR KILLED, THREE HURT
in TORPEDO BOAT MISHAP

HELGOLAND. Germany. May IA
Four German bluejackets were killed
and three others seriously injured
today by the explosion of a high
pressure cylinder in the engine-room
Of torpedo boat "S14S," while the ves-
sci was participating in maneuvres
near here. The two torpedo boat
flotillae returned to Helgoland with
their flags flying at half mast and
landed the injured for treatment at
the naval hospital.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-05-14
JACKIES MAKE MERRY
in EXCLUSIVE HOTEL

BOSTON, May 14.-Three hundred
jaclxies from the battleship Georgia
dined and danced and made merry .in
the ballroom of an exclusive Back
Bay hotel last night with mothers,
wives and sweethearts helping them
to celebrate shore leave.
The men of the Georgia voted re-
Gently to take their shore leave in
Boston in body and to pool their
money for good time. Each man
was assessed S12 and last nights
affair cost the sailors about $4,000.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-05-14
HIS HEART BEATS, SEEN
BY ALL, END AT LAST

ST. JOHNS, N. b., May 14.-Joseph
Carey, whose case was regarded as
unique by the medical profession,
died here yesterday. Carey under
went an operation in Boston six years
ago for hung trouble, and part of the
left lung was removed. In perform
ing the operation it was found neces-
sary to remove several of the ribs,
leaving the heart partially exposed
The beats of the heart could be seen
plainly through the thin tissues which
covered that organ, and many physi-
clans took advantage of the oppor-
tunity to study its action in the body
of a living man.
Carey recovered his usual health
following the operation.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-05-14
REPUBLICANS HALT
HARRIS'S NOMINATION

WASHINGTON. May 14-Tables
were turned on the Democrats by the
Senate today, and for four hours the
Republican resorted to tactics of de-
lay to prevent the confirmation of
William j. Harris. of Georgia, as di-
rector of the census. The filibaster
was conducted along the Identical
lines of those which prevented two
thousand nominees of President Taft
being confirmed in the last Congress.
The fight will be resumed today to
get action on Mr. Harris's nominal
ton. Daily sessions will be held until
that is accomplished.
During the debate an unsuccessful
attempt was made TO invoke the
famous Reed rule"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-05-14
DIVIDEND ON WHITE STAR
LINE is CUT IN HALF

LONDON, May flowing to the
loss of the steamer Titanic, the laying
up of the steamer Olympic for re-
pairs and because of labor disturb
ances, the annual dividend Of the
Oceanic Steam Navigation Company,
owners of the White Star line, As only
one-half that paid last year. The
dividend for 1911 was so per cent.
The company paid a dividend of 30
per cent. in March, but, owing to the
loss of the Titanic and other troubles.
no final dividend was recommended.
A sum of $540,790 written off on ac-
count of the sinking of the Titanic, is
described as the proportion of loss
on the first cost of the Titanic"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-05-14
LUTHERANS CONVENE

ATCHISON, Kan, May 1.-THE
forty-fifth biennial convention of the
General Synod of the Lutheran
Church opened here today with dele
gates from many States attending.
The rapid growth of the Lutheran
Church, said now to have a world
membership of seventy millions, and
means to sustain this growth, were
topics touched upon by speakers.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-05-14
KILLS WIFE, WOUNDS TWO
OTHERS; ENDS OWN LIFE

SPARTA, Wis, May 14.-Because of
family troubles, William Hogue, aged
70, a retired farmer, today killed his
wife with a stove poker, three times
shot his daughter, Mrs. Guy Wilson.
with a revolver, seriously wounded
his son-in-law with two shots from
the same weapon and then commit
ted suicide by cutting his throat
with a razor. Mrs. Wilson is dying.
Her husband may recover
Hogue and his wife are said to have
quarreled frequently regarding the
disposition of property, and Hogue is
said to have conceived a dislike to
the daughter and son-in-law because
he thought them in sympathy with
his wife.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-05-14
CHARITY PAYS ITSELF So
PER Cent? POOR GET Al

= CHICAGO, May 14.AAbout SO per
cent. Of the money collected by the
United Charities is used to pay ex-
penses, it developed yesterday at the
hearing Of the legislative committee
investigating charitable institutions.
Superintendent Eugene t. Lies, of
the organization, testified that Ala
per cent, of the money received was
actually paid out in relieving dis
tress. Mr. Lies said he received a
salary of $4,000 year,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-05-14
CITY TO BUILD MAMMOTH
UNDERGROUND GARAGE


CHICAGO, May 14.-Plans for a
mammoth municipal underground
garage beneath Grant Park. which
fronts on the lake off the city's down
town district, were made public today
by Mayor Harrison. They provide
for the concrete housing of auto
mobiles, each section to be con-
structed between East and West
streets, to cost $125.OOO and accommo-
date 225 machines.
1--WE are planning to spend some
s6,000,O00 to widen Michigan avenue"
said the mayor. 1.-THE present system
of packing automobiles in the boule-
yard practically ruins it from the
artistic standpoint. 1t is ridiculous
to expend an enormous sum in i'm
proving the thoroughfare and then
use 1t as a public garage"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-05-14
W. w. IRWIN ELECTED
AS IMPERIAL P0TENTATE'

Tex, May 14.-William
w. Irwin, of Wheeling, w. Va. to-
day was elected imperial potentate of
the ancient Arabic order, Mobiles of
the Mystic Shrine, on a<ballot ordered
after John Boyle. of Utica. N. Y, had
been put forward as an opposition
candidate. This was the only contest
for the higher offices. the officers
being moved up consecutively.
Buffalo was mentioned for the 1914
convention, but delegations from At
lanta and Memphis each claimed they
had sufficient votes pledged for this
honor.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-05-14
WATCH YOUR SIS BILLS"
TREASURY DEPT. WARNING

Watch your IS silver certificates!
According. to a warning sent out by
the treasury department the danger
Gus counterfeit Indian head IS silver
certificate, recently discovered, con-
tinues in circulation, despite the Wig
:lance of secret service men. The
notes, almost perfect limitations, are
finding their way through banks and
even the sub-treasury at New York.
Local banks have not seen any
thing of these counterfeits in the last
two months. They, or other coun-
terfeits, are apt to make their APP
pearance, one paying teller said,
after circus days. So be careful!
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-05-14
DIVORCE RECOMMENDED
FOR MRS. M. d. BLUNDELL

Action for divorce has been recon-
mended by Mrs. Mary p. Blundell,
of 6Se North Seventh street, through
an amended bill filed in chancery by
Douglas r. Todd. She is suing her
husband, John Blundell of Bay
shore, Long Island, on the ground
of desertion.
Mrs. Blundell declares her husband
left her on November 16, 1907, at 1888
st. Paul avenue, Jersey City, after
once threatening her with rifle.
They were married in Barrow-in-
Furniss, England. in 1880, and have
four children, all adults.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-05-14
j. S. CUSTOMS SERVICE
WILL LOSE CHIEF WlLklE

WASHINGTON, D. c., May a.
John e. wilkie.. chief special agent
for the customs service and for FOUR
teen years chief the United States
Secret Service. will resign his ofhclal
position shortly. 1t is understood that
Willxie will accept managerial posi-
ton with one of the large detective
agencies. making his headquarters IN
Chicago.
During the Spanish war
Chief Wilkie gained much fame from
his work against the spanish Spies
Mr.. Wilkie is now in Boston IN con-
nection with the smuggling or WON
ems dresses. and he viii not resign
until Secretary McAdoo has appointed
his successor
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-05-14
BURGLAR is TRAPPED
BY TELEPHONE GIRLS

4 CLEVELAND. May 14.-Phone calls
that flashed in at the Bell South"
exchange at a. m. from an office
that Myrtle Barnett. night operator,
knew should be closed, resulted in
the arrest an hour later of Frederick
Kroger. q. on two charges of bur-
glary.
In court Kroger upbraided himself
for trying to kid the girl
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-05-14
DEATH IN NIAGARA

NIAGARA FALLS, May 1.-THE
body of an unidentified man was taken
from the Niagara river below the
American falls last night The only
articles OF clothing remaining were
shoes and stockings and black tie.
Less than an hour before this a con-
stable saw man jump from the iron
fence above Prospect Park. He was
swept over the falls.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-05-14
APPEAL OF BECKER
TO BE HEARD JUNE l6

ALBANY, N. Y, May 1.-THE APP
peal in the case of former Police
Lieutenant Charles Becker, tof New
York, convicted of the murder of
Herman Rosenthal, the gambler, will
be argued before the Court of APP
peals June IS,
The court has granted a motion
extending the time for argument to
that date.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-05-14
AMBASSADOR RESIGNS

CoNsTANTINoPLE. May 1.-The
British ambassador to Turkey. Sir
Gerard Augustus Lowther. resigned
his post today owing to i'll health
Sir Gerard, who was secretary to
the British embassy at Washington
from 1899 10 1901, married in 1905
Alice Blight, daughter Of Atberton
Blight, OF Philadelphia.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-05-14
MILLS DIES OF INJURIES

William Mills. a bridgebuilder,
whose skull was fractured by Cir
der yesterday, died in st. MichaePs
Hospital today. He was hurt while
riding on Pennsylvania drill engine
tender crossing under the Central
railroad tracks near the Market
street station. He was q years old
and lived at 10 Oliver street, New
Brunswick.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-05-14
NAVY HAS FLYINo BOAT

MARBLEHEAD, Mass, May A.
The new flying boat built for the
United States has had the first of
a series Of tests and met ali the re-
quirements. The machine rose from
the water within 1000 feet and
stayed in the air 1 hour and min
utes.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-05-14
CHINESE GOVERNMENT
GETS PART OF LOAN

PICKING. May 1.-THE first adj
vance of s1,20O,0oo was paid today to
the Chinese government by repre-
sentatives of the five-power group of
financiers, with whom China recently
negotiated loan-for s125, 00O, 900.
LONDON, May t4.-The Times an
nounees that the Chinese loan will be
issued in Europe next week at per
cent. The issue price will be 80.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-05-14
A. C. SNYDER IMPROVING

DALLAS, Tex, May 14.--Andrew C.
Snyder, of Newark, N. j., who was
taken i'll while attending the conven-
ton of the Mystic Shriners, may not
have to be operated on. He is suffer
ing from kidney trouble and not ap-
pendicitis, as at first thought. His
condition is much improved
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-05-14

Andrew C. Snyder. of So Second ave-
nue., is a past potentate of Salaam
Temple.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-05-14
DIR. Greene's Nervura

Or. GREENE may be consulted
personally or by mall, free.
once. . West iath ST.. New York.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-05-14
The Ideal
Medicine

THAT PURIFTEss THE BLOOD.
REVITALIZEs THE NERVES AND
GIVES THE SYSTEM STRENGTH
TO RESIST DISEASE.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1913-12-19
Walked Out With II.

There came into the office of n
western lawyer a man who was ex-
cited because his wife had left him.
and he feared she would run him into
debt all over the country.
In that case" said the lawyer.
you had better post her"
His client, not knowing what post
Ing meant, said he did not know where
she had gone, and besides. she was
fully as strong as he, and he did not
believe he was able to post her. The
attorney explained that he meant put
ting a notice in the newspapers say
Ing; Whereas. my wife Helen has
left my bed and board without any
just"
But that amt true" interrupLed
the client. "she didn't leave my bed.
She took II with her."-Sunday Mag
Ayine
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1913-12-19

was enough light in the room, early
as 1t undoubtedly was, for me to de-
tect a letter lying on the carpet just
inside the door
Instantly I was on my feet. Catch.
ing the letter up. l carried II to the
window. Our two names were on II
MIR. and Mrs. George Anderson: the
writing, Mr.. Slater's.
l glanced over at George. He was
sleeping peacefully. 1t was too early
to wake him, but l could not lay
that letter down unread; was not my
name on It? Tearing II open, de-
voured its contents.--the exclamation
made on reading 1t. waking George.
The writing was in Mr.. Siater's
hand, and the words were
Il must request, at the instance OF
Coroner Heath and such of the police
as listened to your adventure, that
you make no further mention OF
what you saw In the street under our
windows last night. The doctors find
no bullet in the wound This clears
Mr. Brotherson."
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1913-12-19

any motive for such deed She had
been the victim of some mistake. his
lovely and ever kindly disposed
daughter. and while the loss was ire
parable he would never make 1t unen-
durable by thinking otherwise.
such was the fathers way OF look
ing at the matter, and l own that 1t
made our duty trife hard. But
Georges mind, when once made up,
was persistent to the point OF OBJ
stinacy, and while he was yet talk
ing he led me out of the room and
down the hall to the elevator.
Mr- Slater knows we have some
thing to say. and will manage the
Interview before us In the very best
manner" he confided to me now with
an encouraging air. I'VE are to go
TO the blue reception room on the
parlor floor"
Mr.. Slater was there according to
his promise, and after introducing us,
briefly stated that we had some evil
dence to give regarding the terrible
occurrence which had just taken place
In the house
George bowed, and the chief
spokesman am sure he was a po-
lice-ofiicer of some kind-asked him
to tell what it was.
Then my husband spoke up. and re-
lated our little experience. II 1t did
not create sensation, 1t was be-
cause these men were well accus-
toned to surprises of all kinds.
Washed his hands--a gentleman
out there In the snow-just after the
alarm was raised here?" repeated one
And you saw him come out of this
house?" another put in.
Yes, sir; we noticed him particu-
larly."
Can you describe him?'
1t was Mr.. Salter who put this ques-
ton; he had less control over him
self, and considerable eagerness
could be heard In his voice.
He was a very fine-looking man;
unusually tall and unusually strik-
ing both In his dress and appearance.
What could see of his face was bare
Of beard, and very expressive. He
walked with the swing of an athlete.
and only locked mean and small
when he was STOPPING and dabbling
In the snow"
His clothes. Describe his clothes"
There was an odd sound in Mr..
Skaters voice.
He wore a silk hat and there was
fur on his overcoat. l think the fur
was black"
Mr.. Slater stepped back, then NOV
ed forward again with a determined
air.
Il know the man." said he.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1913-12-19
plrrse s0orlErl ,s,rnLossv

possession OF one who feels himself
80 secure, or is SO well-satisfied with
himself, that he is no longer con.
scious of other emotions"
Poor fellow" commented aloud,
as | folded up these words; "he
reckoned without you, George. BY
tomorrow he will be in the hands of
the police"
And with this sentence ringing In
my mind. lay down and endeayored
to sleep. But 1t was not till very
late that rest came.
AT last | slept, but II was only to
rouse again with the same quick real.
ization OF my surroundings. which |
had experienced on my recovery from
M fainting fit of hours before. Some
one had stopped at our door before
hurrying by down the hall. Who was
that someone? / rose on my elbow.
and endeavored to peer through the
dark or course, could see nothing.
But when woke second time, there
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1913-12-19

heart--which for some reason had
escaped all eyes till now.
Miss Challoner was dead, not from
unsupported disease, but from the
violent attack Of some murderous
weapon. AS the realization of this
brought fresh panic and bowed the
old fathers head with emotions even
more bitter than those of grief.
turned a questioning look up at
Georges face
1t was fixed with purpose l had
no trouble in understanding.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1913-12-19
CHAPTER ~.
The Man.

The Man.
you know the mann"
Il do; or rather know a man who
answers to this description. He comes
here once in a while.
His name"
"Brotherson. A very uncommon per-
son In many respects; quite capable
OF such an eccentricity. but incapable,
| should say. of crime. He's a gifted
talker and so we'll read that he can
hold ones attention for hours. OF
his tastes, I can only say that they
appear TO be mainly scientific. But
he Is not averse to society, and is
always very we'll dressed"
Meanwhile. George had advanced to
speak to man who had beckoned
to him from the other side of the
room. and with whom In another
moment saw him step out. Thus
deserted. sank into chair near one
OF the windows.
Where was he? The man who had
carried him on was the youngest In
the group. What had be wanted Of
George? Those who remained showed
no interest in the matter. They had
enough to say among themselves. But
| was nterested-naturally so. and,
In my uneasiness, glanced restlessly
from the window, the shade OF which
was up, The outlook was a very
peaceful one. This room faced side
street, and, as my eyes fell upon the
whitened pavements, received an
answer to one. and that the most
anxious, OF my queries. This was the
street into which we had turned. in
the wake OF the handsome stranger
they were trying at this very moment
10 Identify with Brotherson. George
mad evidently been asked to point out
the exact spot where the man had
stopped, for | could see from my
vantage point two figures bending
near the curb, and even paving at
the snow which lay there. II gave
me a slight turn when one OF them
DO not think II was George-began
10 rub his hands together In much
the way the unknown gentleman had
done and, In my excitement. prob
aoiy uttered some sort OF an ejacula-
ton, for ! was suddenly conscious of
silence in the room. and when
turned saw ell the men about me
looking my way.
Ihey are Initiating the man." !
cried; my husband and--and the
person he went out with. II looked
dreadful to me; that is ALL
Meanwhile, Mr.. Slater had ex-
changed some words with the two Of
nolals' and now approached me with
an expression OF extreme consider