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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-02-11
AMENDMENTS TO
SUBWAY BILL LOST
Only One Saved in Legislative
Fight, That Providing for
a Referendum Vote.
IFrom a staa Correspondence

TRENTON, y. j., Feb. 1.-THE
promised fight in the House over the
amendments offered to the Newark
subway bill by Assemblyman ]. A.
Matthews, of Essex, occurred this
morning, with the result that all of
the amendments, with the exception
of that providing for a referendum
vote on the subway proposition, were
lost. Mr.. Foley, who introduced the
bill, agreed to accept this change,
after the other amendments had been
lost in the skirmish, which Mr.. Foley
led
Among the amendments were those
making two millions the maximum
which could be expended on the sub
way and cutting the term of the lease
from fifty years. with the possibility
of another fifty years renewal. to
twenty-five years and a possible re-
newal of twenty-five years.
The vote on the amendments re-
suited in members of the big Nine
division of the Hudson delegation and
members of the Bergen. Passaic and
Union delegations being aligned with
Mr.. Matthews. with the remainder of
the House solidly arrayed on the side
of the remaining eleven of the Essex
delegation.
Mr.. Bracken. of Essex. in answering
structures by Mr.. Matthews. declared
that the sentiment of the people OF
Newark was behind the bill for a
subway, for they realized that no mu-
nicipality could progress more rapidly
than it's transportation facilities de-
veloped.
Speaking in opposition to the limi-
tation on the life of the lease, Mr..
Foley, who introduced the bill. de-
clared no transportation company
would consider equipping a railway
for that length of time. Judging by
the vote on the amendment by which
more than half of the House favored
leaving the bill in its original state
with only referendum addition, 1t Is
likely the bill will pass the House.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-02-11
But He'll Knock OFF
Early to Attend
Wife S Dinner.
THE DEATH OF SCOTT HE
CALLS LOSS TO SCIENCE
Inventor in Favor of Woman
Suffrage, but Mrs. Edison Is
Not a Suffragist.

Thomas A Edison celebrated his
sixty-sixtl birthday today by work.
ing.
The veteran inventor put in hard
day at his labora tories because, he
said. he had Ito knock off early to-
night to put in some time al a din
ner party" Mrs. Edison arranged the
party. a family affair, to observe the
| occasion.
At his advanced age Mr. Edison
feels as youthful as if he were 25,
and he made point to tell an Eve
| ming Star reporter so when the re-
porter called at his home in West
Orange this morning. Mr.. Edison had
| just arisen from the breakfast table,
and although he had had only few
hours sleep he was spry and active
Following his usual custom, he had
worked far into the night on the
perfected disk phonograph. which is
designed to reproduce orchestra
music Tor theatres and do stage work
! in general.
II have a lot of things to do, and
really can't spend much time in rest,
besides I don't believe a great deal
of sleep is good for man. AT pres
ent | am working on the disc phono-
graph After my work on that lie
completed I have a great many other
things to devote my time to-
do you intend to turn your efforts
to aeroplanes Mr.. Edson?' the in
ventor was asked
@Aeroplanes? He no. prefer to
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-02-11
Madero and Diaz Are
Ready for Battle
That May Change
Nation S History.
FOUR u. S. WARShIPS ON
WAY TO GUARD AMERICANS
Rumored That Generals Zaca-
tecas and Oaxaco Are ON Way
to Aid Rebels-FederaI Rein
forcements Arrive.

MEXICO CITY, Feb. 1.-THE
rebels and the federal troops in
the Mexican capital have taken
up positions and fighting is ex-
pected 10 begin at any moment.
The government troops are
81, using in ON the rebels.
President Francisco Madero is back
in the National Palace and Sonora
aIadero is in Chapultepec Castle. The
Presidents brief disappearance from
the palace caused a rumor that he
had taken to fight, but it appears
that he was absent only short time,
and since then has been spending his
time in comforting with General
Huerta, Ernesto Madero, the min
lister of finance, and other ministers.
Madero is confident that the gov
ernment will triumph and his con-
versation is characterized by a happy
smile and optimistic illusions. He
considers that the public is with the
administration.
1t is admitted at the National
Palace that General Banquet has
been prevented from reaching the city
by the cutting off Of the railroad be-
tween the capital and Toluca, but
some of his men have arrived.
In addition a small number of
troops from Blanquet's command, all
feady in the capital. there is reported
TO be a force of 1000 men under
General Alvarez In the mountains
some fifteen miles out, and twenty
Continued ON Second Page.)
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-02-11
RAILROADS AGREE
ON ARBITRATION
Officials and Mediation Board
Learn of Big Vote-Ma-
jority for Strike.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11.-Informa-
ton received here today indicates the
likelihood of an adjustment of the
controversy between the Eastern
railroads and their firemen by arbi-
tration under the Erdman act.
Thus far the mediation board un-
der the Erdman law, Judge Martin
A. Knapp, of the Commerce Court,
and G. w W. Hanger. acting COM
missioner of labor. have not been ap-
preached officially on the matter, but
1t is thought probable that definite
action will be taken by parties to the
controversy in a few days.
The board learned of the joint con-
ference in New York today of the
brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
and Enginemen. The meeting was
an executive one. although President
Carter. of the brotherhood, made pub
lie the vote totals. Nlnety-six and
five-tenths per cent. of the firemen
voted to strike.
Numerically the vote totals S3,9l6,
of which S2,71S favor a strike and
LBS are against ii. OF the various
railroads. the Baltimore and Ohio
firemen returned the highest percent
age in favor of a strike. Three thou
sand six hundred and nine so voted,
as against only eleven in the mega
tive.
The result on three other roads,
which may be taken as typical, was
as follows:
New York Central tproper), for,
2.52s: against, 1853; Pennsylvania lines.
east. for. $685.. against. 45o. and
Pennsylvania lines, west, for, 2,l7s;
against. 12S.
Members of the Brotherhood voting
in favor of strike, 95.6 per cent;
against, "A per cent.
Firemen and hostlers. not members
of the brotherhood, 9S.6 per cent. in
favor of strike; IA per cent. against.
Total vote of members and others
In favor of strike, s6.5; against strike,
3.5 per cent.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-02-11
SHE SPANKED MAN
Who |NSULTED HER
Pretty Girl Tells Court How She
Punished Boarder Whom
She Accuses.

Mrs. Minnie Waldmeyer' q pretty
Young woman in a long fur coat, told
Acting Judge Yuill in the Second
Precinct Police Court how she had
spanked a boarder in her home. 25s
Warren street.
HE insulted me- she said, so ]
hit him in the face. Then ! picked up
a book and banged him with it and
knocked him over on a couch. Then
l trounced him.
She pursed her lips grimly and
clenched her fists as she recalled her
battle.
John W. Ryf. an electrician. was
the man she said she had so thor
oughly punished He, too. appeared
in court and asked TO be allowed to
make complaint against her for as
sault and battery. She charged him
with crea ting a disturbance in her
clearinghouse.
Judge Yuill thought II was about
even and paroled Ryff until wanted.
which was another way OF refusing
to accept either complaint.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-02-11
K|DD|ES SLEEP IN
TRAGEDYS SHADE.
Mother Burned to Death as
Grease on Stove Blazes
Up. Igniting Dress.

Two little children slept soundly
in their small trundle bed today,
needless of the tragedy they had wit
messed yesterday afternoon that had
taken their mother from them
His head resting on the table, the
father of the two little tots also slept
after night spent comforting the
notherless babes and hushing their
cries for mama
The scene of grief was The home
of Alexander Gardner. of % Van
Buren street. where his wife while
preparing his supper late yesterday
afternoon met her death. Grease
used in cooking had spread on the
stove and iared up, igniting tho
woman's dress.
The two children. one years and
the other not yet 4 months old. sat
on the bed watching the dancing
flames. unaware that thsir mother
was in danger
A neighbor. hearing e-r s~oTrzfi.s
cries. rcn with her few months old
baby N s4s, arms to beat out the
flames.
Samuel Storch. although bent by
his 70 years. grabbed quilt from his
bed upstairs and ran to the two
screaming wop-sn. The blaze was
smothere5 as,c both women taken 10
ST. James Z Hospital, one in the police
auto. the other in the Salvage Corps
auto.
Mrs. Bertha Dafelosi>i, who tried in
vain to save her friends life, had her
hands and sssns bandaged and then
went 10 her some.
The aged man was not touched by
the flames, excspt about the head
and beard. The latter. gray and long.
was so badly singec that he will have
to shave il.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-02-11
RICH NUTLEY MAN
SLAIN IN MEXICO?
Mrs. ST. John Will Ask the Gov
ernment to Obtain lnforma-
tion About Husband.

Fearing that her husband was killed
at the outbreak of the Diaz revolt in
Mexico City, Mrs. Horatio w. St.
John, of Hawthorne avenue, Nutley,
will ask the government today to OBJ
tain definite information.
her husband yesterday but could get
no reply: He is thought to have land
ed in the Mexican capital at the time
the revolltionists were sweeping
through the city to turn the Plaza
into q shambles. He may have been
one Of the spectators who were killed.
So certain is it that MIR ST. John
would have made immediate efforts
To reassure his wife and friends that
his failure to cable is considered
ominous.
Since her personal efforts to COM
municate with her husband have
failed Mrs. st. John will appeal to
authorities at Washington for as
sistance.
Mr.. st. John was formerly presi-
dent of the Nutley Board of Educa-
eioii. iAO 10 IL wealthy DuointSS
and the head of the st. Johns Com
pany. freight brokers and forward
ing agents, With offices at 81 Pearl
street, New York. He left a month
ago on business to the South, travel
ing through the West Indies, Cuba
and Havana. The latter is the place
where the last communication was
received from the broker, several
days ago. From there he was to go
to Mexico City to see his agents, the
Vim Gently Brothers.
He is supposed to have landed in
Vera Cruz on Sunday morning and to
have gone direct to Mexico City,
about days travel, landing in the
capital at the time the fighting be-
gan.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-02-11
.SCHOOLHOUSE
|. SINKS TWO INCHES
ON THREE SIDES
$4,000 Miller St.
Structure Found to
Be Sagging.
ARCHITECT WHO DESIGNED
BUILDING ADMITS FACT
Says He Hadn't Taken Nature
of Soil Sufficiently Into
Account.

That the new $4,000 Miller Street
depth of two inches was verified to-
day when f. F. Guilbert. supervising
architect for the Board Of Education.
admitted that the foundation of the
structure is being materially strength
ened Mr. Guilbert designed the
building.
Alterations to the building will cost
the city another $4,000 at least, and
will delay for at least six weeks the
opening, which was to have taken
place last month.
Just where the responsibility lies
has not yet been ascertained. The
Board of Education has known OF
the condition of things for some
time, but has kept it secret.
Cracks Noticed in Wall.
Work on the school began last
spring. The contractors were E. M.
Waldron & Co -Four months ago
cracks in the wall were noticed and
an investigation was begun. It was
then found that what was believed to
be virgin soil capable of bearing a
weight of four tons to the square
foot would in reality bear no more
than one ton to the square
foot. The firm of Phillips & Worth
ington, consulting engineers, of 80
West street, Manhattan, was then en-
gagged.
Under the direction of Samuel
Worthington, member of the firm,
borings were made and rock was
found in places at distances varying
from IS to % feet below the surface.
Mr.. werthnigton suggested that steel
piles be driven in to support the
weakened walls. AS this would have
cost at least 1000, the board decided
to strengthen the foundations of the
building instead.
At the building today an Evening
Star reporter was told that the fault
was in no way to be laid to the door
of the builder.
"If. anyone is TO be blamed" said
this man. sit is the architect.
Mr.. GuiIbert had this to say:
"The trouble caught me unawares
| thought the soil would stand the
strain, but apparently It wouldn't.
didn't take all the precautions
might have taken. wish to point out,
however. that the grade in Clinton
avenue has also sunk from time tc
time and has four times been filed
in
The building is four stories. includ-
ing basement. 1t has sunk from one
and a half to two inches in the front
and on both sides. The rear, which
adjoins the present school building,
has remained firm.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-02-11
CHIEF coRBITT II

Chief of Police Michael ]. Corbitt
was today the recipient of congratu-
lations from his many friends in the
police department. the occasion being
his seventy-first birthday Chief Cor
bstt has spent thirty-one years as
member Of the Newark police depart
ment
He is still hale and hearty and says
he feels good for many years to come.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-02-11
Star Man With
Suffrage Army

Raymond j. Brown, a
member of the editorial
staff of the Evening Star,
has been assigned to ac-
company General Rosalie
Jones's suffrage army ON
its hike to Washington
Mr.. Brown will go ON
foot and share the hard
ships of the long journey
with the women marchers.
His stories, serious and
amusing, as occasion war
rants, will appear daily.
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In the ranks will be George Wend' s
mother, Mrs George Wend; Mrs.
Mary D. Baird, Mrs. John Boldt, Miss
Phoebe Hawn, of Brooklyn, 10 years
DID,. and called the 'baby" of the
hike; Mrs. Augusta Hugston, Mrs.
Frank Stratton Mrs. Hettie Graham,
Ernest Stevens, of Philadelphia,
leader of the Walking Club of the
Public Schools; Colonel Ida G. Craft,
Mrs. James Lee Laidlaw, Miss
Martha Klatschken, Mrs. Mai Nor
gan, Miss Constance Leupp and Miss
Florence Allen.
Also Miss Elizabeth Freeman, who,
goWned as a gypsy, will drive the
yellow suffrage wagon and distribute
literature and campaign buttons to
the masses. A baggage wagon will
carry the grips, Five collapsible
megaphones will be used in the pro-
noting of arguments. In each State
a megaphone will be left as a
souvenir.
Elizabeth First Stop.
Elizabeth will be the first stop.
There the suffragettes will be enter
tanned at luncheon by the Political
Equality Club in the Elks' club
house. From Elizabeth they will go
to Metuchen, to stop over night at
the Hillside Inn. The following night
the army will arrange. sleeping quar-
ters at the. Princeton Inn. Princeton.
Miss Jones said the pilgrim cloaks
INa OP nf
flee and not destined to keep the hik-
ers warm. They are Co be donned
as each city is approached. and put
aside for convenience's sake when the
tramp is along lonely roads. Heavy
bicycle shoes. laced clear to the toe,
to "allow for swelling" will be fea-
lures of the working costume. For
the most part the women will wear
their own regular suits and hats.
Looking for a Horse.
General Jones and l got right down
to hardpan in lively talk this
morning in a stable where Miss Jones
had come to look at horse suitable
for drawing the famous yellow
wagon. 1t was her idea to buy the
horse outright. instead of hiring 1t,
and then sell it in Washington.
purchaser, I imagine. would be most
easy to find for an equine suffragette.
"People don't understand the Idea
of this march" declared the little
general. "There are lots of suftra-
gists that don't agree with us at
ALL
well. what is the idea?" I de-
manded.
Miss Jones put on her most gener-
alish manner
Not to make display of our grit
and determination, which is what
we're accused of constantly. but to
give to everya man, woman and child
within a ten-mile radius of our line of
march the glorious message of votes
for women and the possibilities of
feminine franchise. Wherever we GO
buttons and literature will be distri-
buted. Every child will be told to
take a pamphlet home to it's mother.
We hope to make lasting impress
sion on the many. and leave trail
behind us of ardent recruits to the
cause. Is there anything silly in
that?"
seek Audience with Wilson.
What are you going to do when
YOU get to Washington %
Take part in the pageant. but that
is secondary. I've just told you our
real reason"
II know" j admitted. but it seems
unlikely that you could resist goine
sConfinued ON second Pa.c.S
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-02-11
TAFT SENDS COND0L, L,ENCE
IN BEHALF OF AMERICA

wAsHINGoN, Feb. 1l.-President
Taft today sent the following cable
message TO King George, of Great
Britain:
In offering heartfelt coincidence on
the death of Captain Scott and his
companions. I reflect the sentiment
Of my countrymen who share the
sorrow of the British people at the
loss of so many noble lives"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-02-11
Dying Explorer Wrote, Surely a
Country Like Ours Will See
That Those Dependent Upon
Us Are Provided For"
ENGLAND ANSWERS CALL
LONDON Felal1.


~ REF pride the simple high courage
endurance and sacrifice given Captain Robert F. Scotts
- farewell message the world close competitors for
dominance in the feelings of the British public today
IT is white and black mourning the gal
liant souls who have done and dared greatly the
of cabinet minister today.
The closing words of Captain Seott's epic were:
Had lived should tale OF
hood the endurance and the of companions which
would have stirred the heart of every Engishman
LAST THOUGHT FOR DEAR ONES AT HOME
These rough and dead bodies tell tale;
but surely surely and rich country like will that
those who dependent properly provided for
These words have had electric Steps
already respond his appeal the nation assuring
Portable future for those dependent the while
ing could still that they regret
journey.
of his ne
practically join
n e "a sor
UNSELFlSH IN ARRANGING FOR STORY
declined private decld
undertaken share With Rim
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-02-11
Senate Passes
u. S. Court Bill

Especial 10 the Newark star.1
WASHINGTON, Feb. IL. Tha
United States Court bill. known a.
House bill No. 2S.es4 passed the Sem
at today The bin provides for the
division Of the sessions OF the Federal
Court for the district Of New Jersey
The measure was introduced By
Congressman Walter l. Mccoy. Of
New Jersey. who is said to be can
didate for Governor of that state
According to the provisions Of the
bill two sessions of the regular Fed
eral Court viii be held in Newark
and two in Trenton, instead Of four
in the latter city. The sessions Of the
Federal grand jury viii be divided il
a similar manner.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-02-11
Settlement in
Dover Strike


DOVER, y. j., Feb. 1t.-Striking
miners employed by the Thomas Iron
Company won their demands today
after disagreement lasting a month.
They we're granted a 10 per cent. in
crease in wages, but will have to eat
their meals underground They also
concede the demand of their employ
ers that they work three hours extra
on Saturday,
The men have been employed in the
Richard mine, about two miles north
of this place The mine is said to be
the richest iron mine in New Jersey.
A month ago 300 men walked out and
their places were taken by strike
breakers. Deputies We're brought here
from New York and have been on
guard since.
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1t was therefore dTIdnSSu iltdt ali
sums realized from the story of the
adventure should be distributed
among the members of the crew as
surprise bonus on their return to
England
Mrs. Scott is assured of good pen
sion from the British government.
A memorial service for Captain
Scott and his companions is TO be
held in St. Paui's Cathedral on FRI
day Flags in all parts of London
are flying at half-mast today.
A number of details of the disaster
in which Captain Scott and four Of
his men perished in the Antarctic are
brought here in special dispatches of
the Central News Service.
Like message from the dead
comes parts of Captain scott's diary,
recovered by Surgeon z. L. Atkinson,
who led the searching party when
Captain Scott failed to return. He
found the explorers last camp on
November l.. On the bodies they
found fairly complete records. Evans
had died at the foot Of the Beardmore
glacier.
Captain Oates. both hands and feet
crippled with froStbite, struggled
through the storm with the others
for weeks. He bore his sufferings
without a murmur On St. Patrick $
eve he realized he could not keep
ND any longer Captain Scott in his
diary tells how he died:
He was a brave soul. He slept
through each night hoping he would
not wake. but he awoke IN the morn
Continued on Second Page9
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FAIR AND COLDER

Fair and colder weather tomorrow
is the prediction of Professor William
Wiener. of the Central High School
" Gather bureau. The temperature this
morning at o'clock was IS degrees,
at o'clock. % degrees. and at noon
e5 degrees. A snowfall OF two inches
was recorded yesterday.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-02-11
SUFFRAGETTES AWAIT
CALL OF BUGLE HERE
TO STARTLONG HIKE
Women and Four Courageous Men to Fall Into Line
at Park Place Terminal at $50 O'Clock Tomorrow Morn
ing for March to Washington.
BY ADELINE cARRIcK WELLS

~ ENERAL ROSALIE JONES. leader militant Of the army
of suffragettes that will march TO Washington TO take
~ part the great womens pageant March B was IN this
city today making final preparations for the hike drt of
which will be made O'Clock morning from the
Park place terminal
caorge official the
- oaarnL
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-02-11
HE Welded FIVE WIVES

NEW YORK. Feb 1i.-charles
Weiss. the man with five wives, now
twice indicted for bigamy. was sent
to prison for not less than two wears
and a half or more than four years
and a half on one indictment.tand for
Eve years straight on the second by
Judge Muluueen in General Sessions
Court
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-02-11
SISTER OF POPE DIES
OF PARALYSIS IN ROME

ROME. Feb 1.-THE Pope's sister.
Rosa Sarto. died today in Rome OF
paralysis.
She had been i'll for some days and
the physicians in attendance had ex-
pected a fatal outcome. She was n
wears old
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-02-11
CIRCUIT COURT CALL

The call in the Circuit Court to-
morrow is as follows $40, 1896, 900, 4V4'
sSl. 4ce. 40 and $50
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-02-11

Notice to Short Line Passengers.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces that
several Newark Rapid Transit trains in
each direction viii be 4nnulled on Wednes-
day. February u. Lincaln's Birthday, Eve
ming service Increased. 7Ady.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-02-11

nref Serylee 40 California;
standard or tourist latter personally cor7
Quoted without change from Wae4'r4t41
5sl4S EXCEPT Sunday Berth g. WAa15 154Ete4=
&nneef toalt. G3z suq SIS lhe4intt ftlie- =
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UNsELFlsH IN ARRANGING FOR STORY


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