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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-20
WAKELEE PUBLIC
SERVICE LAWYER
Former Bergen County Legis-
lator Announces He viii Join
Corporations Legal Staff.

Former State Senator Edmund W.
Wakelee, of Bergen county, ins soon
to become a member of the legal staff
of the Public Service Corporation, his
connection with the company to be-
gin on his return from a trip to Eu-
rope that Mr. Wakelee is to take at
the beginning of the new year.
Mr. Wakelee recently resigned as
chairman of the Republican State
Committee and is at present a men,
Der of the law firm of Wakelee,
Thornall & Wright, of so Church
street, Manhattan. Mr.. Wakelee said
today that 1t was true he was to join
the public Service Corporations legal
staff, but that beyond that bare fact
his plans for the future We're still in
embryo.
Mr.. Wakelee said he did not know
just what his duties in his new posi-
ton would be. In connection with
Mr.. Wakelee's appointment comes the
rumor that his law partner, Wendell
]. Wright now prosecutor of Bergen
County, would resign his office almost
a year before the expiration of his
term.
Questioned about this rumor today,
Mr.. Wakelee admitted that it was
probably true" that Mr.. Wright in
tended to resign. Mr. Wakelee would
not discuss the reasons for the resig-
nation.
It is said that Senator-elect Charles
O'Connor Hennessy will recommend
the name of Arthur M. Agnew, of
Haekensack, to Governor James f.
Fielder for the place. The names of
former Prosecutor Peter w. Stage and
Alexander II. Maidmen also have been
discussed.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-20
Dissolution Will Benefit
Both Companies, Says Vail

LYNDONvILLE, VT, Dec. 90
Theodore N. Vail, president of the
American Telephone and Telegraph
Company, has given out a statement
on the proposed reorganization of his
company and its separation from the
Western Union Telegraph Company.
1--WE are confident he said, that
under the proposed changes Deither
the Bell system nor the Western
Union will suffer. and that both will
continue to give the same and increas-
ing efficient service to the public.
Some economies and some services
which were contemplated under the
complimentary operation of the two
companies cannot now be realized,
but 1t is hoped that all now in oper-
alton will after thorough considera-
ton be found to be within the law.
I'm relinquishing the Western
Union, while we do SO with great re-
greet, we have the satisfaction of
knowing that 1t Is in better physical
and financial condition than 1t was
when we took 1t over, and that the
shareholders will soon be benefited in
some measure by what has been done.
1--WE can only speak in the highest
terms of the consideration with which
we were treated by the attorney-gen-
eral throughout the whole negotia-
TONS"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-20
ASSIGNS COUNSEL
|NFOUR CASES
Judges Osborne and Martin
Name Attorneys for Men
Charged With Killing.

In three cases where murder is in
volved and one where manslaughter
Is the charge, counsel has been as
signed by Judges Harry v. Osborne
and William p. Martin, the prisoners
having informed the judges that they
are without money to pay counsel
fees.
In the case of George f. Drum
former county engineer. charged with
the murder of Policeman John T. Nc
Donald on July IL last, Frank M. Nc
Dermit, who has represented Drum
since his arrest, has been assigned by
Judge Osborne Drum will be brought
to trial on January 5.
One week later, January IL, when
Oscar Bauer Is brought to trial for
the murder of John J. Halligan at
Central and Morris avenues on April
49, last, he will be defended by Fred
erick r. Lehlbach, former assistant
prosecutor, and Eugene III. Meyers.
This assignment of counsel was made
by Judge William p. Martin.
Mr.. Lehlbach will also figure as
counsel for the defense in the case
of William Corduan, charged with
last. Corduan will be brought to trial
In the case of Thomas Layland,
former keeper in the City
Almshouse, charged with man
slaughter in connection with the
death of Charles Warrinor, an aged
inmate of the almshouse. on October
16, last, Isadore Kalisch has been as
signed by Judge Osborne to look
after his interests when he is brought
to trial on February 2 next.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-20
Club, Dry for Twenty-six
Years, May Open a Cafe

IIACKENSACK, Dec. 20.-A petit
ton circulated among the $50 men,
beers of the Oritani Field Club, one
Of the best known organizations in
Northern New Jersey, calls them to
the support of the plan of the govern
ing board to open cafe in the club
house. The reason given in the cir
cular for the change in the policy of
the club, which for the past twenty
six years has been opposed to cafe
with facilities for the members OBJ
tanning refreshments is that the
membership of the club has been de-
clining recently and that many of the
business men of this place have ex-
pressed themselves as ready to apply
for membership If there was a cafe in
the club house.
The circular, drawn up by President
Il. ID. Williams and the other thir-
teen members of the governing board,
reads in part:
upon inquiry as to the reason for
designations we are frequently told
that the club is not up to, date; that
If cafe was added many of those
who have resigned would retoin. In
view of this situation, and also that
many members have for some time
advised that cafe be opened, we
have decided to submit the matter to
our members for consideration"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-20
State Wins Final TwO-Cent
Victory Against Railroads

KANSAS CITY. Mo, Dec. 20.--The
State of Missouri won a final victory
in the two-cent railroad passenger
and maximum freight rate cases to-
day when Judge Smith Mcpherson, of
Red Oak, Iowa, following the man
date of the United States Supreme
Court, dismissed without prejudice
the cases filed by thirteen railroads
enjoining the State from enforcing the
rate laws.
The higher court sustained the
validity of both laws and ordered the
cases dismissed. Judge Mcpherson
also refused to retain Jurisdiction in
the Federal Court as asked by the
roads. AS a result, shippers and trav-
elers may bring suit to cover excess
rates paid during the time the injunc-
lions were in force. These charges
are estimated TO be in excess of
$40, 5000 Judge Mcpherson ordered
costs, aggregating $685. assessed
against the railroads.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-20
Antonio FiOre Sentenced
to Death for Second Time;
Appealed Former Decision

Judge william P. Martin has signed
and delivered to Sheriff John It. Mon
ahan the second death sentence to be
imposed on Antonio Fiore, found
guilty of being an accessory with Mrs.
Maddulena Ciccone in the murder of
her husband, Leonardo Ciccone, in
March, 1912.
Fiore was tried in March, 1913, and
found guilty mainly on the testimony
of Mrs. Ciccone, who turned States
evidence against him. He was found
guilty and sentenced to die in the
electric chair during the week of April
IS last.
Application was made for q new
trial, and the Court of Errors and APP
peals turned this application down
two weeks ago. This made it neces-
sary for Judge Martin to re-sentence
the man, and he is now doomed to die
during the week beginning February
next.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-20
yAILSBURG NOTES

A rehearsal of the $3.50 mass choir
was held in the Sacred Heart Church
last night.
At the Kilborn Presbyterian Church
a special Christmas sermon will be
preached by Rev. Smith Ordway.
Miss Theresa Beers is i'll with
grippe at her home on Sanford ave-
nue..
The Sunday school of the Vailsburg
M. e. Church will have their Christ
mas entertainment on Friday.
On Christmas morning in the Walls
burg M E. Church a sunrise service
will be held.
The primary department of the
Sunday school of the Vailsburg M. II.
Church will give an entertainment
Sunday night. The parents are espe-
cially requested to be present.
About sixty voices of the Kilborn
Sunday school have planned to give
the cantata, 1.-THE Holy One of Israel"
on Monday December 29.
The second monthly card party OF
the Sacred Heart Church will be held
in the school auditorium on Monday,
December 20.
Miss Louise Stevens, of Hartford,
Conn, is the guest of Miss Hazel
Lewis, of Sanford avenue.
Miss Sylvia Geoken, of SO Oakland
terrace, entertained her card club
yesterday at her home.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-20
Utility Board Hears Plant
of West Orange; Doesn't Act
Especial to the Newark star.I

TRENTON, Dec. 2O-The Board of
Public Utility Commissioners reported
today it had considered the complaint
of G. z. Scherer, of West Orange,
who claimed that he was being over
charged by the West Orange Water
Company, but declined to act. Mr..
Scherer said the water company COM
PEELED him to pay 81 cents quarterly
as rental for his water meter.
The board finds by comparison with
the rates of nearby municipalities,
especially the city Of Newark, that
the company's charge Is not ex-
cessive.
1t was the opinion Of the board that
more extensive evidence would have
to be submitted before any action
leading to the revision of the exist
ing water schedule of West Orange
could be taken.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-20

Spontaneous combustion caused a
fire in the polishinm room of the
American Button Company, at 70
Morris avenue, yesterday. The dam
age was trifling.
The annual election of officers of
the Kamihele Klub will take Place
at Achtel-Stetters restaurant tomor-
row afternoon. Plans for the annual
banquet of the club to be held jan
uary IL will be discussed.
An entertainment and smoker was
held last night by the executive board
of the Walters, Cooks and Bartend-
ers' Union in Prospect Hall, Sc South
Orange avenue. More than 400 mem
bers and friends of the association
were present. Los
The annual election of officers of
the Northwestern Improvement AS
ISOLATION, held last night, resulted as
follows: Former Assemblyman Rob-
ert e. Mitchell, president; Alexander
B. Leslie, vice-president; c. Cliff
ford Brangs, second vice-president;
Charles Holland, third vice-president;
Samuel r. Bentley, secretary; Ber-
tram f. Ham, treasurer; Frederick
R1tger and G. Clifford Brangs, coun-
sci.
An election of officers by A. j.
Smith Council No. 1903, Jr. o. u. A. M.
resulted as follows: Councillor, j. AL
bert Martin, jr.; vice-councilor, An
drew Neigel; junior past councillor,
Clarence Beibel; recording secretary,
r. G. Browe; warden, j. Miller; in
side sentinel, DR.. Charles c. Herrick,
jr.; outside sentinel, James Worrell;
conductor. Charles Geffinger; organ
list, III. r. Baldwin, and examining
physician, DR.. Henry A. Loux.
The annual election of officers of
Cosmos Lodge No. 1O6, f. and A. M,
resulted as follows: r. l.. Strick-
land, w. M; w. K. Emory, s. w;
Gustav Heinse, ]. w. H. j. Yatman,
treasurer; G. d. Jorelomen, secre-
tary; A r. Brakeman, chaplain;
George Woodward, trustee for three
years; Charles Ribbans, proxy to the
grand lodge; William r. Lusignea,
S. D.; w. p. Brakeman, j. D.; A. A.
King, S. M. c.: ID r Crotsley, J. M.
S.; w. p. Smith, marshal; q. w.
Sharp, tyler, and G. w. Jackson, or
ganist.
The New Jersey Advisory Senate
of the Ladies' Catholic Benevolent
Association will meet January rs in
stead of next Monday, on account Of
the Christmas holidays. The meeting
will be held at the Father Mathew
T. A. B. Hall on Hudson street.
In default of $500 bail, Florence
Brown, a negress, who was arrested
yesterday in Broad street depart
ment store on a charge of shoplifting,
was committed to the county Jail
by Judge Hahn in the First Precinct
Court today. The prisoner denies the
charge The police declare they
found several articles in her possess
sion which were stolen.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-20
PLANPUTS
UP PRICE OF STOCK


the whole stock market advanced
buoyantly. Trading in the first hours
was the most active and confident of
any day in months. The advance
was due not only to the American
Telephone dissolution agreement, but
to President Wilson'S statement in
that connection of the administra-
TONS hope of helping ito build up the
business of the country upon sound
and permanent lines" Passage of
the currency bill by the Senate also
exerted a stimulating influence upon
stocks. and there were gains of l to 4
points among virtually all of the i'm
portant issues.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O.-The
greatest antitrust victory of Presi-
dent Wilson's administration thus far
the voluntary dissolution of the So
called telephone trust-commanded
the attention of all administration
officials today.
Next to the fact that all the fea-
lures against which the government
was preparing an antitrust suit, will
be eliminated with the consent and
cooperation of big business itself
without years of court fighting, the
principal topic of discussion in adj
ministration circles today was what
effect will the dissolution have on the
movement for government ownership?
1t has been generally expected In
Congress that such plan would soon
be urged as an administration meas
ure.
With the voluntary dissolution of
the so-called trust actually under
way, however, Attorney-General Nc
REYNOLDS and the Interstate COM
merce Commission today prepared to
scan the details of the separation of
the American Telephone and Tele-
graph Company from the Western
Union and the work of disentangling
telephone affairs throughout the
country, which threatened Federal
action.
Agrees Not TO Extend Monopoly.
Not only has the American Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company agreed
to give up Its control of the West
ern Union, but 1t has agreed not TO
extend its monopoly of local COM
panies in the telephone field.
But the most important point to
the American people, officials declare,
| Is the telephone company's agreement
| to ext end the use of Its toll line to
all local companies.
That concession, which was admit
teddy more than Acknowledgement
McReynolds expected to secure in a
| legal fight, opens long-distance facili-
ties by telephone to many communi-
ties which have long been denied it.
| As the work of separating the two
big companies goes on, points on
which they may be in doubt will be
submitted to Attorney-G General Nc
Reynolds and the Interstate Com
MERGE Commission for decision.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-20
Held for Stealing Jewelry.
from Home Where He Boarded

Charged with grand larceny. Joseph
Leschinslsy, thirty-five years old, of
"A West street, was held in $500 bail
to await the action of the grand jury
by Judge Herr in the Fourth Precinct
Police Court today.
Lechinsky is accused of stealing
two gold watches and a diamond ring
by Joseph Barosky of the same adj
dress. in whose home he Gechinsky)
was u boarder. Barosky alleges that
on December 15 Lechinsky disap-
peared and so did the yaluables. He
was seen in West street last night
and the Fourth Precinct Immediately
notified. Patrolmen Miller and Har-
renberg were detailed to capture him
and succeeded in getting him to con-
TESS
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-20
Cotton Depressed 81 a Bale
by Census Bureau Report

NEW ORLEANS, La, Dec. 20.-
Cotton was depressed nearly two
dollars bale by the census bureau
report of this morning, showing
1928, sos bales ginned prior to De-
cember 10.
These returns were 100000 bales
larger than generally expected, even
on the bear side.
The market opened IL to II points
down and during the first hour the
decline was widened to "a to 81 points.
: the January option showing the most
weakness and falling to 1928.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-20
Stephenson Answers Suit

WASHINGTON, Dec. Ex-senator
Stephenson entered a general denial
in the district courts here today to
the $4,000 claim of Rodney Sacket,
former executive clerk of the Senate,
who alleged the senator owed him
that much for services in his last
election and for compromising claims
arising out of the primary. Senator
Stephenson says he never employed
Sacket; that the services were volun-
tary and that Sacket was at the time
receiving a salary from the United
States as Senate clerk.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-20
Will Take Committee of
100 Four Weeks to Obtain
Referendum Signatures

1t seemed to be the opinion at the
meeting of the Commission Govern
ment League, held at headquarters,
in the Kinney building. last night,
that it would take at least four weeks,
and by hard work, at that, for the
committee of one hundred to obtain
the 5000 signatures of those who
voted at the last election to authorize
the city clerk to call for a referendum
vote, on the adoption of the commits
sion government propositions for
Newark The idea is to submit the
proposition about the middle of jan
uary next. Reports showed that all
expenses to date had been paid from
voluntary contributions.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-20
OBITUARY
Miss Elizabeth ]. speers

Miss Elizabeth J. Speers. of Belfast.
Ireland, who was visiting her brother,
James M. Speers, of 81 South Noun
tain avenue, Montclair, died yester-
day In Mountainside Hospital, follow
ing an operation. Apoplexy was the
cause of death. Miss Speers is sur
vived by another brother. John c..
Speers, of 518 Belleville avenue, Glen
Ridge. Both brothers are connected
with the linen house of James Nc
Cutcheon & Company, of New York.
A sister, Mrs. Hugh McCutcheon,
lives at 142 South Grove street, East
Orange. The funeral, which will be
private, will be held on Monday.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-20
James j. o'NeiI
sneclnI to the Nennrk stnr.I

BERNARDsvILLE, Dec. 20.-Brief
services will be held this evening for
James J. O'Neil, thirty-three years
old, who died yesterday at his home
at 6021 Christian street, Philadelphia.
Funeral services will be held at 2
o'clock Monday afternoon at the
home of his sister, Mrs. william
Childs, jr., Of this place, and at the
Presbyterian Church, Basking Ridge.
Interment will follow In the church,
yard. The deceased was a native of
New York city, where he was born in
1880. He is survived by a wife and
son, James Donald O'Nell.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-20
Calvin D. Smith

BERNARDsvILLE. Dec. 20-Cal-
vim D. Smith. of this place. died here
suddenly yesterday. Mr.. Smith was
seventy three years old. Funeral SER
vices, followed by interment, will take
place at o'clock Tuesday afternoon
from his late residence.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-20
F. w. Buffers Funeral
Especial to the Newark star.

PLAINFIELD. Dec. 20.--Funeral
services for Frederic w. Butler, for
ty-eight years of age, of 1T East
Ninth street, this place, who died
Thursday, will be held this afternoon
from his late residence. Mr. Butler
is survived by a wife, Mrs. Stella
Sprague Butler.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-20
Refute Dance Critics

ELIZABETH, Dec. 2O--Company F,
Second Regiment, has passed resolu-
lions refuting criticisms to the effect
that an exhibition of indecent dane
ing was given In the armory during
the athletic meet conducted by the
First Battalion. December IS.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-20
HIT by TROLLEY, LEG BROKEN

While attempting to cross Market
street at the Pennsylvania railroad
station today, Miss Mary Clarity,
twenty-four years old, of 106 Van
Buren, street. wass truck and knocked
down by a trolley car. She was taken
to the City Hospital, where 1t was
found that her right leg was broken.
Her condition is not serious
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-20
WARD COUNTRY
HOME IS SOLD.
Estate Near Madison, Created
by Late Prudential officer,
Fetches 100000.

Mr.. Cole is real estate operator in
st. Louis. He is president of Howard
Cole & Co., perhaps the biggest real
estate concern OF its kind in Mis-
souri,.
Through the withdrawal of offers
that have been made to different
prospective purchasers it became
known today that the magnificent
country home and estate of the late
DR.. Leslie d. Ward at Florham Park,
near Madison, has just been sold by
the Fidelity Trust Company to How
ard Cole of st. Louis. The sale was
made by the Fidelity acting as execu-
tor of the estate of DR.. Ward, who at
the time of his death in Europe was
first vice-president of the Prudential
Insurance Company. While the FL
deity declined today to make public
the selling price. 1t is understood that
it was around 100000, and 1t is said
that the purchaser, after making
some improvements in the house and
ground, will occupy 1t with his family.
Probably no estate In all New Jer-
sey. and few in any other State, was
better known or more of show place
than Dr. Wards country home. 1t
was known at least by reputation not
only throughout this State, but in
faraway places, and hundreds of
sightseers have gone far out of their
way to visit it. The house itself and
it's furnishings are said to have cost
nearly half a million dollars, and an
other half a million is reported to
have been spent on the grounds,
stables, garages and other buildings
on the property, which embraced
nearly 700 acres of ground. Some of
this property, however, and all the
furnishings. as well as the physi-
clans personal belongings. We're sold
by the Fidelity soon after it took
charge of the estate, and yesterdays
sale covered only the unfinished
house and the remaining ground and
buildings, with the exception of the
residence of Mrs. James Perry.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-20
"A persistent
purpose
to produce
perfect
biscuit

N ationai Biscuit
Company is inspired
by a persistent pur-
pose to produce per-
feet biscuit and to de-
liver them in perfect
condition.
The accomplishment
of this purpose has
resulted in the build
ing of modern baker
les, in the invention of
new machinery, in
the exercise of un-
ceasing care, in the
selection of finest in-
gradients.
The perfect products
of the N afional
Biscuit Company
are delivered toyou in
perfect condition
some in packages
with the famous In
er-seal Trade Mark,
some in attra Give
small tins and some
from the familiar
glass-front cans.
Buy biscuit
baked BY
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-20
City News Briefs

Spontaneous combustion caused a
fire in the polishinm room of the
American Button Company, at 70
Morris avenue, yesterday. The dam
age was trifling.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-12-20

The annual election of officers of
the Kamihele Klub will take p.ace
at Achtel-Stetter's restaurant tomor-
row afternoon. Plans for the annual
banquet of the club to be held jan
uary IL will be discussed