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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-15
EXPERT REPORTS
IN EATON DEATH
Following Disclosure, District
Attorney Declares Case Is Sc
rious-Finding Kept Secret.

BOSTON, March 15.-Professor W.T.
lam f. Whitney, of the Howard
Medical School. who has been analyz-
ing the contents of the stomach of
Rear Admiral Joseph G. Eaton; whose
death started an investigation by the
police, made his report to District At
torney Broker, of Brockton.
The district attorney has refused to
disclose the experts finding. He did,
however. remark;
This is most serious case"
That is the first statement made by
the district attorney since his official
attention was called to the death of
Admiral Eaton. A thorough search
was begun by detectives today
through the "poison SALE records of
all the fifteen drug stores in Boston.
near the South station. That search
was made by State Officer John Scott,
of Braintree; Deputy Sheriff John T.
Condor, of Rockland, and a third
man. The two officials have been con-
Quoting a general investigation all
week.
Castro enteritis was given in the
death certificate as the cause of the
admiraPs end. Medical Examiner Os-
good said that malady might be due
to poison.
Mrs. Ralph Preble Keyes, STEP
daughter of Rear Admiral Eaton, is
quoted as declaring her belief that III
the rear admiral died an unnatural
death he poisoned himself"
She said he was fond of experiment.
ing with drugs and was student of
their physiological effect. She said
also that he had stomach trouble for
years for which he took medicine.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-15
"CUBS" AFTER TWIRLER
HARMON, OF CARDINALS

CHICAGO. March 15.-The Chicago
Nationals, according to- dispatch
from Tampa received here today, are
negotiating with the st. Louis Club
for the acquisition of Pitcher Bob
Harmon.
1t is said that Manager NEvers has
offered any two of set of players in
exchange for the st. Louis right
handler, the proffered men being
Jimmy Sheckard. Ward Miller and
Tommy Leach, outfielders, and Lefty
Liefield, Bert HUMPHREYS and Bill
Powell, pitchers. Bresnahan is said
to have recommended that Harmon be
obtained. if possible.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-15
WARSHIPS BURN MUCH OIL,
BUT SUPPLY IS LIMITLESS

WASHINGTON, March 15.-Naval
officials estimate that at the end of
the present fiscal year 20,00O,00O gal
Ions If fuel oil will have been con-
sumed in naval vessels. or 100000
gallons more than was used last year
and more than three times the
amount used in 1911. These figures
are considered important as indi-
eating that the amount to be con-
sumed during the fiscal year 1914 will
reach a total of 100000 gallons. or
an increase of 800 per cent. in three
years. Already six battleships and
twenty destroyers are burning oil,
and this number will be increased by
two hattleships and eight destroyers
next year.
In addition to the many advantages
which naval experts claim for oil as
fuel. 1t is pointed out that the United
States is the only great nation in the
world with an almost inexhaustible
supply.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-15
MRS. WILSON'S PAINTINGS,
REDUCED, FIND NO BUYER

PHILADELPHIA, March 15.--The
twenty-six paintings by Mrs. Woodr
row Wilson, wife of the President,
which had been on sale in the gall
lery of the Arts and Crafts Guild, in
this city. for several weeks, were to-
day boxed. and sent to Washington,
no offers for their purchase having
been received.
The paintings were all landscapes,
and the proceeds from their sale were
to have gone toward the maintenance
fund of the Martha Berry School for
Boys and Girls in Rome, Ga. The
original prices set for the canvases
by Mrs. Wilson were 500, $500 and
$500, according to size, and these
were reduced to SIS, $3.50 and $500.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-15
PRAYS FOR HER LIFE WITH
MANAGES KNIFE ON NECK


NEW YORK, March 15.-Under the
menace of knife held by woman
said to<be victim of religious MANIA
Mrs. Margaret Carhart knelt before
picture of the Virgin and prayed
for her life for more than two hours
early today, prisoner in her rooms
on the top floor of the tenement house
at II Stuyvesant street. When the
woman's voice grew low from terror
and exhaustion her captor slashed her
-on the hands, arms, back and legs
with the big knife she was brandish-
ing
After Mrs. Carhart at last made her
escape thu, other woman, Mrs. Nellie
Seaman, Of 1876 East Twelfth street.
ran down &c the street and threw
away the knife. In the street her &C.
tions attracted the attention of po-
licemen. who had her taken to Belle
vue Hospital,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-15
PEARY TO VISIT ITALY;
WILL RECEIVE MEDAL
North Pole <Discoverer Sails
With Family for Europe.

WASHINGTON. March 15.-Rear-
Admiral Robert e. Peary. retired. the
accredited discoverer. of the North
Pole, will sail today from New York
with his family for Europe. They will
spend about three months abroad.
The chief object that takes the ex-
plorer to Europe is to receive a medal
from the Geographical Society of
Italy
Before leaving here last night it
was learned that extensive arrange
ments have been made by scientific
societies in many capitals of Europe
to receive Admiral Peary, and his trip
promises to be something in the ma
ture of a triumphal tour He will be
received by many of the crowned
heads,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-15
CaUaher Is to Wed Again
Tenor Muratore Her Choice

DETROIT. Mrch 14-Lina caya-
lieri, the famous beauty and grand
opera singer. is to be married March
% to Lucien Muratore. the French
tenor, who is accompanying her on
her present concert tour.
This information comes from the
advance agent of the singers, who
stated that he had received instrue-
tons to arrange for the wedding on
that date. when they are scheduled to
give concert in the armory of the
Detroit Light Guard.
Lima Cavalier and Muratore came
to the United States on the same
steamer in February, and have been
touring the country since. At various
times reports of their marriage have
been sent out, but always have been
denied. The message received today
however, Is authentic enough TO dis
pose of all doubts regarding their
plans
Muratore is a famous tenor of the
Paris Opera. Lima CaValieri is the
Italian opera singer whom Robert
Winthrop ChanIer married and from
whom he purchased his freedom with
Nine. Cavalieri declared last Janu-
airy that she wanted no second hus-
band. At that time the name of
rich Russian was mentioned.
Good heavens!" the singer cried.
please deny the reports most en-
phatically." She added that she had
been divorced only a short time and
that she " ould never try it again.
my sole marriage experience is
quite sufficient to last me for a life
time" she exclaimed.
BOSTON. March 15.-Mme. Cava-
lieri, who was to have sung in Gar
men" tonight at the Boston Opera
House, Will not appear because Of
sudden Illness. The nature of the ILL
ness was not disclosed. Neither she
nor Muratore, who is also here would
see any callers or comment on report
of their approaching marriage.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-15
GIRLS ARREST FOLLOWS
DEATH OF HER MOTHER

PATERSON, N. j., March 15.-Two
days after the day of her mothers
funeral Ethel Foley, aged ID years.
of 6 Chadwick street, was arrested
and is a prisoner at police head
quarters, Charged with being incor-
rlgible. Her mother, Mrs. Mary
Foley, of the same address, was
found dead at her home during the
early part of the week.
1t is alleged that Ethel and an-
other woman have been entertaining
too freely since the death of the
mother, and she was arrested by Pa
trolman Kelly.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-15
SEEK "MURDERERS"
IN THE CARSON TRUST

CHICAGO, March 15.-The placing
of responsibility for loss of human
life has entered the larson trust" in
vestigation, it was learned today.
Four persons lost their lives in a
fire in Sagamon street in September,
1911, and it was the finding of a coro-
ner's jury which passed on the deaths
that the building had been fired. The
police were instructed to investigate,
but no arrests resulted.
Some Of the circumstances of the fire
are said to have been given Assistant
States Attorney Johnson through the
confessions of John DANES and Ben
Fink. The name David Korshak, now
fugitive, was mentioned in connec-
ton with the fatal fire. Korshak is
now supposed to be in China, where
he has business interests.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-15
AFTER DEMON RUM

PLAINFIELD, N. J., March 15.--
Acting upon the request of Fred
Probst. proprietor of the Washington
House, Watching, North Plainfield
township, D. L. Anderson, chairman
of the township committee, has APP
pointed a board of protectors conf
prising DR.. Charles A. Eaton, of the
Madison Avenue Baptist Church. New
York; DIR. Richard Moldenke, mining
expert, and Postmaster George Smith,
all of whom live at Watching. The
appointments are made under the law
of 1909 known as the ''jag act" and
are intended to prevent general drunk
enness and the excessive use of al
cohol
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-15
NEW JUDGE TAKES OATH
OF OFFICE IN CAMDEN

CAMDEN. N. j.. March 15.--Will-
lam i. Boyle was sworn in as Judge
of the court of common pleas of Cam
den county yesterday in the presence
of nearly all the members of the bar,
many clergymen. representing all de-
nominations, and a barge number of
friends. The oath was administered
by County Clerk Frank f. Patterson.
1t was also the first day in court
for William ], Kraft the new prose
cutor Of the pleas. who also came in
for warm eonsratulations from the
same assemblage.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-15
CANAL OFFICIALS DREAD
LACK of APPROPRIATIONS

WASHINGTON, March 15.-oficials
of the isthmian canal commission
foresee embarrassment should the
special session of Congress fail to
provide the appropriation for Panama
canal work carried in the sundry
civil appropriation bill, which was
vetoed by President Taft the day he
relinquished office. This bill carried
SIC, 1885, 1872 to meet the expenditures
involved in the many departments of
the canal work and operations will
come to speedy close if supplement
tai legislation is not provided.
As there is statute forbidding
gratuitous services to the govern
ment, the various branches of the
canal work could be prosecuted only
so far as funds remain from unex-
pended balances.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-15
BLUECOAT ACQUITTED
ON MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE

MAYS LANDING, N. j., March IL.
Retired yesterday for manslaughter
in causing the death of William
Leech, a Pleasantville cripple,
knocked down during a primary elec1
ton quarrel on September "a, 1912,
Charles w. Magill, an Atlantic City
policeman, was acquitted last night.
The jury was out not quite two hours.
When tried early in February the
jury disagreed after am all-night
vigil
Magill pleaded self-defense and that
the pavement was slippery where the
fight occurred and that Leech's death
had really been the result of the fall,
the blow inflicted having been a light
one, with the open hand.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-15
GAS BAG TO CROSS SEA

MILWAUKEE, March 15.--Joseph
Brucker. a former Milwaukee man.
now in Germany, who is planning to
cross the Atlantic in a balloon, will
not use a dirigible, but an improved
gas bag with no mechanical devices,
according to a letter received today
by his wife, who is visiting here.
Brucker is a manufacturer in Kiel
and has won some fame as an
aeronaut He plans to start April j.,
and will make his only landing at
the Canary Islands
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-15
BOARD OF WORKS FOR
ELIZABETH PROPOSED

ELIZABETH. n. j., March 15.-The
charter revision committee, composed
of five members of City Council and
four other citizens. has drafted a bill
next Monday night providing for the
establishment of Board of Works in
this city. Three commissioners will
make up the board. Their salaries
will be not less than $1,000 year and
not more than $500.
The bill will contain a referendum
clause, and if it is passed the City
Council will consist of but one MEM
Der from each ward. beginning Janu-
airy l, 1915, instead of two members
from ward, as at present.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-15
REMARKABLE SHOT SAVES
CHILDREN FROM MAD DOG

PATERSON, N. j.. March 15.-
Quick action and remarkable marks
manship saved several children from
the attack OF mao dog here yes
terday.
A single bullet from the revolver of
Charles Fern, fired under trying cir
cumstances, pierced the dogs brain
when the animal was within a few
yards of the youngsters and prepar-
ing to leap upon them.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-15
GIRL UNCONSCIOUS IN
ROAD; MAN CONFESSES
From a star Correspondent

TRENTON. N. j.. March 15.-Sher-
man Cooper, a trolley motorman,
has confessed to the police that
he was guilty of attempting to as
sault Catherine Phaler, the 14-year-
old daughter of prosperous Trenton
Junction farmer, who was found I'M
conscious on a lonely road near her
home.
The girl was found by Jacob Pfeis-
ter, a railroad telegrapher.
Pfeister was at hts key in the rail-
road tower Office when he heard
groans outside and found the girl un-
conscious on the road. She was
bruised about the body and three
fingers of one hand had been broken
in the desperate fight she had made
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-15
HER VERDICT CUT $4,000

MAYS. STANDING, N. j., March Is.
Lorna Francis. a 1O-year-old Phila-
delphia girl, who was knocked down
and seriously injured in Atlantic City
in the summer of 1910 by motor
cyclist in the employ of the Atlantic
City Gas Company, was awarded $5,-
900 damages in the Circuit Court be-
fore Judge c. L.. Cole. The first YER
dict of $4,000 was carried to the
Court of Errors by the gas company.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-15
TRIED TO ESCAPE; BROWNS

STILLMAN, N. j., March Is
Thomas Martin, patient in the New
Jersey State Epileptic Village, who
escaped from his attendant on the
night of February 2e, was found
drowned last night in small pond
near the asylum. 1t is thought that
he tried to cross the pond, where ice
was being cut, and fell through one
of the holes.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-15
A STONE HIS WEAPON
BOY KILLS A WILDCAT

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. j., March
15.-Thomas and Jerry Higgins, young
boys, left their home here yesterday
on a trip through the Ten-Mile Run
wilderness. With them went their
dog "Bingo."
,Bingo strayed away. but was soon
sighted battling with huge Wild
cat. After a struggle in which the
boys fought mainly with natures
weapons. Jerry was able to grasp d
huge stone, He crashed 1t on the
animals head.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-15
BOYS IN BATTLE WITH
STONES HOLD UP TRAFFIC

JERSEY CITY, N. j., March 10
Because a gang of boys compelled a
Rayonne lad to run the gauntlet a
pitched battle with stones, in which
800 schoolboys from both cities par
tieipated. took place on the banks of
the Morris canal. the boundary line
between Bayonne and this city, yes
terday, So furious was the fusillade
that all traffic over the canal bridge
was stopped. Trolley cars were tied
up for more than half an hour.
The police reserves of Bayonne and
Jersey City were sent to the scene In
patrol wagons. One of the boys saw
them coming and yelled. Cheese 1t,
the eopsl" There was a wild scramble
and hundreds of boys fed into Cur
rie's Woods. All escaped.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-15
BOY SCOUTS BEAR HEROIC
COMRADE TO HIS GRAVE

BURLINGTON. n. j., March 10
His body borne to the grave by eight
Of his comrades in the First troop,
Boy Scouts of America, William b.
Bastian. 16 years old son of Mrs.
Carrie w. Morse, was buried yester-
day in st. Mary's Protestant Episco-
pal graveyard. The funeral service
was conducted by the Rev. James F.
nlmstead, assisted by the Rev. Philip
Smith.
The dead boy pupil at the Cap
tain James Lawrence High School,
was the hero of river accident last
summer, that is believed to have in
directly FASTENED his death from
pneumonia a few DAYS ago.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-15
GRIZZLY DISAPPEARING

SACRAMENTO, Cal, March 10
The grizzly bear is fast becoming ex-
tinct in California. The State Fish
and Game Commission reported to-
day that of the hundreds that used
to roam the Sierras barely half
dozen are known to remain. The re-
port says that 10000 deer are killed
annually in the State, 10000 by noun
tain lions and coyotes.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-15
STRIKING GIRL MILL HANDS
STONE MANAGER IN CAR
fFrom a star Correspondent

TRENTON, N. j., March 15.-J. w.
Foster. general manager of the
Straus Wooden Mills. where 500 girl
employees are on strike. and his two
sons. Frederick and William, were
stoned by many of the strikers while
they We're on their way from the mill
TO the centre of the city.
The girls stopped a trolley car in
which the Fosters were riding and
refused to allow it to continue on its
journey. Stones and bricks were
hurled through the windows at the
Fosters, who were forced to stretch
themselves on the car floor to escape
being injured by the missiles.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-15
GIRL BONFIRE VICTIM;
BOY HURT IN FIGHT

ELIZABETH. N. J., March To-
While playing around bonfire near
her home yesterday afternoon Katie
Galzano. years old, of 6SS Fourth
avenue, was severely burned when
her dress caught fire. She was taken
to the General Hospital where it is
reported that she will recover.
Duty Keller, 8 years old, of s64
Anna street. was hit on the head with
a brick during a fight with other boys
near his home today He was taken
to the General Hospital, where sew
eral stitches were taken in the wound
that resulted from the blow.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-15
WILSON THANKS PUPILS

TRENTON, N. j., March 15.-Presi
dent Wilson has written letter to
the children of the Deutzville School,
in Hamilton township. expressing his
appreciation of the hearty wishes of
the children for his success as presi-
dent. The letter has been framed and
hung on the wall of the main room of
the school,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-15
MARK RUTHERFORD" DIES

LONDON, March 15.--William Hale
White, better known under his
pseudonym of MARK Rutherford"
died at his country residence today
at the age of 81 He enjoyed great
prominence in the literary world
about thirty years ago owing to his
series of works on domestic. social
moral and theological problems.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-15
LIVELY AT 1o1

WILKESBARRE, Pa, March 15.--
Mrs. H. p. Eillman. who will to-
morrow celebrate the 10lst anniver-
sary of her birth, was present at the
Rev. Billy Sunday meeting in the
Tabernacle here today. She was given
a seat in a large rocking chair on
the pulpit platform, and enjoyed the
sermon very much.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-15
BURGLAR GETS FOUR YEARS

ELIZABETH. n j., March 15.--
Morris Goldberg, 20 years old. who
gave his address as New York city.
has been sentenced TO serve not
less than four years nor more than
seven years in State prison by Judge
James G. Connolly on charge OF
| carrying burglars TOOLS
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-15
NO VERDICT YET FROM
JURY in SWOPE TRIAL

KANSAS CITY, Mo-. March 15.-
Deliberations in the case of DIR. B.
Clarke Hyde, on trial a third time
charged with the murder of Colonel
Thomas H. Swope, were resumed this
morning after the jury had taken less
than six hours rest.
The case went to the jury at II
O'Clock Thursday night.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-15
SIGNS FRENCH TREATY

WASHINGTON, March 15.-Secre-
tary Of State Bryan and Ambassador
Jusserand, of France. have formally
signed the general arbitration treaties
between this.country and the French
republic.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-15
EX-GOVERNOR BURKE'S
NAME SENT TO SENATE

WASHINGTON. March 10. - The
nomination of John Burke, former
governor OF North Dakota. to be tras-
urer of the United States, was sent
to the Senate by President Wilson
this afternoon.
Mr.. Burke was former governor of
North Dakota.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-15
LEAVE FOR PORTO RICO

NEW YORK. March l5.-Among
the passengers on board the Coamo
leaving New York today for Porto
Rican ports We're DR.. II. G. Walker,
OF Paterson, N. j; Mr.. and Mrs.
Franklin D. Mooney. OF Westfield.
NJ j. and Miss Mary G, Garfield. OF
Newark. n. ].
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-15
ST, 900, 900 SILK TRAIN
ON WAY TO NEW YORK

ST. LOUIS. Mo-. March ia silk
train. consisting of six baggage cars
laden with raw silk, valued at more
than a million dollars, arrived at the
Union station here. and after a wait
of an hour and a half started for
New York.
The silk was imported from China
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-03-15
MINISTER DIES, AGED ga

ELMIRA, n. y, March 15.-The
Rev. Augustus w. Cowles. president
emeritus OF the Elmira College for
Women, died in this city today, aged
"a years.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1913-06-18
STATE NEWS BITS
Minor Happenings Of the Week
Throughout Minnesota.

The Great Northern Power COM
pany Of Duluth filed with Secretary
OF State Schmahl an amendment to
It's articles of incorporation increas-
ing its capital stock by $s,75O,00O,
making the total $11,00O,000. The
state received a fee of $4,375. The
pc ompany now supplies light
an: er for Duluth and Superior
anu IS understood that it intends to
expand and reach throughout the iron
range. It's plant is at Carleton.
Under the law passed by the last
legislature authorizing the insurgent
members of the Modern Woodmen of
America to incorporate a state lodge
Independent of the parent organiza-
ton it will be necessary for $4,000
members to sign and acknowledge
the articles Of incorporation. This is
the opinion Of Assistant Attorney Gen.
eral G. L. Weeks submitted to Insur-
ance Commissioner J. A. O. Preus.
At the general election Beltrami
county will be divided, according to
the plans and expectations of resi-
dents Of Baudette and Spooner. In
connection with the proposed division
efforts are under way to unite the
villages Of Baudette and Spooner into
one municipality, this to be the coun.
ty seat of the new county. The divi-
sion line would be somewhere north
OF Red Lake