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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-18
AND BEATEN
IN JAM|I|EESBUR|G SWAMP
Mount kiskO Man Found in An nconscios Condition When
Residents Are Awakened By Barking of Dog - Think
Foul Play as the Man Was Well Dressed and Said TO be
Wealthy - Was Seen Yesterday With Strange Man.
IN CRITICAL CONDITION FOLLOWING INJURIES AND EXPOSURE

ened about midnight, preceding the
finding of the man, by the loud
barking OF his dog. Investigation
failed to reveal the presence of any
one about the place and the dogs
barking stopped. 1t was about
noon the following day that the man
was found in the stream that feeds
the Cranbury bog, the body lying in
such a position that the water had
reached above the waistline
The alarm was sounded and the
man taken to the Mondoker farm
and thence to the Vohman home,
where he is at this time, in a weak
ened condition following his experi-
ence.
Residents of Helmetta recall see-
Ing the man in company with
rough appearing companion coming
in the direction of this place Tues
day evening. 1t Is supposed that
after entering the woods the man
was robbed and thrown to the ground
and in his efforts to make his way
out of the woods fell into the stream
where he was found. But s2.31
was found on his person though the
man says he should have had con-
siderable more than that. He fur
ther refused to talk about himself.
DR.. Shinn Is of the opinion that
the man is of wealthy family and
that he wandered off and fell into
the hands of tramps who robbed
him and left him to die in the
woods
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-18
MEXICO NOW HAS
NEW REVOLUTION
Something Different From the
Carranza-ViIIa Outfit.
specta' oy Unn4d p-eas Wire.

Ell Paso, Texas, Dec. 1S:-An-
nouncement of brand new Mexican
revolution, entirely independent of
the Carranza-Villa movement. Great
ed sensation here today. 1t is head
ed by Emilio Vasquez Gomez, Felix
Diaz and Generals Orozco and Sala-
Ear, and its troops are made up of
former federals and scattered bands
that have not been. allied with the
Huerta or Carranza factions. Orozco
and Salazar have been Huerta sup
porters and control an army of 1000.
This accounts for the recent break at
OJinaga between these two generals
and Geneal Mercado, former military
governor of Chihuahua state.
The leaders of the new movement
assert General Zapata, in southern
Mexico, will soon Join forces with
them.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-18
WHITE SLAVERY
CHARGE UNTRUE

For time last night the police
believed that white slavery was being
carried on In this city. This belief
was actuated by the declaration of
Fred Thompson, of New York, who
said his wife was cabaret singer
and that she was being held against
her will in a Smith street resort. He
complained t. Patrolman Quinlan,
stating he wanted to get her out OF
the place and take her home.
The officer, in company with
Patrolman Kozusko, investigated at
about 1915 o'clock this morning
They were informed that the woman
In question was not being held
against her will and that she did not
want to have anything to do with
Thompson. Tears were thus caused
to rise to the mans eyes and he went
away without making further utter
ances.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-18
BURKE DENIES
GRAF 7 CHARGE
Declares He Has Been Exoner-
ated by Canal Commission.


Indianapolis, Dec. 18:-"There is
not a word of truth in any charges
that l have profited from the pur-
chase of supplies" said John Burke
who is today spending his annual
vacation with his family here. 81
intend to return to Panama Janu-
airy T." A disgruntled employe made
complaint against him, Burke stat
ed. THE canal commission inves-
tigated the complaint against me
September 8, and exonerated me
from any wrong doing or misman-
agement."
Secretary of War Garretson, at
Washington, later denied Burke
statement that he had been exonerat-
ed from the charges of graft. He
said Chief Engineer Goethals pur-
posely took a light view of the
charges when they were rumored
several months ago, in order to divert
suspicion that Burke's affairs were
being probed. General McReynolds
has before him today the question of
whether the Burke case comes within
the New York statute making il Q
penalty for railroad officials to re
ceive gratuities, the Panama railroad
being a New York corporation.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-18
rcc,oi 20 tn. EVENING ygWs.

cTCCtdf 90 ht EVENING SHWS.
Jamesburg, Dec. 18:-The find
ing OF strange man, half submerg-
ed in stream of running water,
into which he had been thrown or
fallen, by workman employed by
John Nohman yesterday, startled the
residents of the Buckelew Cranbury
bogs, who thought at first glance
that the man had been murdered for
his money and thrown into the
brook to die, The appearance of
the man at the time he was dis
covered gave the frightened people
good cause to have such thoughts,
as he was unconscious and remained
so for some hours after.
DR.. j. G. Shinn, of this place, had
almost given up hope of restoring
him, when he came to and gave q
brief description of himself that
finally revealed the information that
his name was Harry Moore, forty
five years old, a resident of Mount
Kisko, N. Y. Telephone communi-
cation was established with the
mans brother, who gave instruc-
tions for unlimited attention and
the forwarding OF the man to his
home when he had sufficiently re-
covered. The man was neatly dress
ed, and evidently one used to re-
fnement.
The first inkling that something
was wrong about the farm of Stan
ley Mondoker across the Cranbury
bog, was when Mondoker was awak-
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-18
ANOTHER AUTO TRUCK
GOES THROUGH BRIDGE
Machine Weighing $4,000 Pounds and Carrying Load Of Gro
ceries Weighing approximately 10000 Pounds Was Too
Much for the PIdnking and Hole Two Feet Wide and
Fifteen Feet Long Was Torn by the Rear Wheel,
STATE LAW LIMITS WEIGHT TO $4,000 POUNDS ON BRIDGES

Loaded with groceries weighing
nearly 10000 pounds, a seven and
one-half ton Saurer automobile truck
attempted to cross the county bridge
over the Raritan river yesterday af-
ternoon, when the left rear wheel
plowed through about fifteen feet OF
planking ned the southern terminus
of the structure, and the truck was
stalled for two and one-half hours.
The bridges flooring gave way like
paper under the massive load when
the wheel was guided in the middle
of two of the bridges stringers,
which were at this place several feet
apart. The cavein of the planking
occurred within tWenty-f five feet of
the part of the structure which was
torn up by the wheel Of similar
truck Saturday night, and within
about 200 feet OF the southern ter
minuc of the draw. The truck be-
longed to L. F. Hersch and Company,
wholesale grocers OF Elizabeth, New
ark and Plainfleld. The big conveyor
was on It's way to South Amboy
with provisions for the stores at that
place.
According to men with the trans
fer vehicle, the truck weighed $4,000
pounds, and 1t was estimated that
there were nearly six tons OF grocer
les on it. making total weight of
nearly $1,000 pounds. According to
a statute passed by the last legis-
lature and now in effect. $4,000
pounds Is the maximum tonnage al
lowed such conveyors crossing state
and county bridges. Freeholder AL
fred T. Kerr, who was on the scene
following the crashing through of
the big trucks wheel, declares the
law should limit the tonnage to ten
tons. or 10000 pounds
County Solicitor John A. Coan
happened along in his automobile,
and the two officials considered the
advisability of requiring the truck
men to weigh their load to ascertain
II 1t exceeded the legal maximum
weight OF $4,000 pounds. AS they
knew of no scales in Perth Amboy
or South Amboy that were equipped
to weigh such an enormous load. the
conveyor was allowed to proceed af-
ter the hazardous task of extract
ing 1t from the hole made in the
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-18
Former Mayor Received Com
mission Yesterday and viii
In the Meantime Famiiiarize
Himself With the Duties.
IN TRENTON YESTERDAY
Extension of Time viii Give
Democratic County Leaders
a Chance to Consider Man
for County Sheriff.
IN TRENTON YESTERDAY

Following the reception of his
commission, yesterday, formally ap-
pointing him to the Office of United
States marshal, Sheriff Albert Boil
schweiler stated this morning that
he would not assume the duties of
his new Office until January / and In
the meantime he will acquaint him
self with the workings of the office
of federal marshal. The extension of
the time for his taking charge will
also give the Democratic county lead
ers longer to settle harmoniously on
man to fill the unexpired term of
sheriff, which Office Mr.. Bollschweiler
VIII vacate. Though it is practically
certain Mayor Appleby, of Spotswood.
will be the sheriff's successor, still
there seems to be lacking that
euphonious agreement among the
leaders that would make his appoint
ment inevitable.
Option of Being Sworn.
Mr.. Bollschweiler, after receiving
his commission, had the option of be-
ing sworn in Immediately or the
privilege of making satisfactory ar
rangements with Acting Marshal
Semple to defer occupying the office
OF marshal. The sheriff went to
Trenton yesterday and was intro
duced to the United States district
court officials and the routine of his
future office. He arranged to assume
the duties of the office January /,
He will continue to hold his office of
sheriff until sworn in as marshal
some time before the first of the year.
Because he cannot hold the two posi-
tions at once, when he is sworn in as
marshal he is automatically relieved
of being sheriff.
Staff of Deputies.
Mr.. Bollschweiler will not at
present intimate the personnel of his
staff of deputies, but it is certain
that this patronage will be distribut-
ed to other counties, especially those
in which important elections will be
held. 1t is believed that Immediately
after Mr.. Bollschweiler is sworn as
marshal that Governor Taylor will
appoint the man recommended by
Senator William E. Ramsay for the
unexpired term of sheriff. The
recommendation of DR.. Ramsay, it is
thought, will represent the result of
an agreement arrived at among the
leaders of Democracy in different
parts of the county.
Ins and Outs of Office.
Mr.. Bollsch weller will go to Tren-
ton often before the first of the year
to learn the ms and outs of his office.
He will retain the present staff of
Republican deputy marshals for a
time, and work Democratic appon-
tees in gradually. The commission
received by the sheriff followed the
recommendation that he be appointed
to the office made by President
Wilson and ratified by the senate.
The position pays $4,000 per year.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-18

bridge had been accomplished.
The board of freeholders could sue
to recover damages done to the
bridge by the truck If It's weight and
the weight of its load exceeded 25.-
600 pounds. When asked this morn
ing If he thought it would be ad-
visable to install scales in the vicin-
ity of the bridge for the purpose
of guageing the weight of the trucks
to see that the maximum limit is not
exceeded, Mr.. Kerr said he had not
had time to carefully consider what
step should be taken to remedy the
cause of the occurrence yesterday
and Saturday night. Action may be
taken by the board. This part of the
bridge may be replanked. The plank
ing in the vicinity of the place where
the wheel went through, has worn to
about two and one-half inches. 1t
was put on year ago last summer.
Then 1t was three inch pine boards.
The freeholders may find it neces-
sary to place four inch oak flooring
on the structure. Under the direc.
tion OF Freeholder Kerr the swath In
the bridge demolished by the truck,
is being repaired.
BY means of jacking up the left
rear end of the truck and placing
another jack under the hub of the
wheel, the latter was raised to a suf-
ficient height to allow of strong. new
planks being put under it, blocking
the end of the hole. 1t was nearly
$3.50 O'Clock when the chauffeur.
William Glennan. of Elizabeth,
cranked the engine and the big truck
moved slowly off the South Amboy
end. The planking wavered under
its wheels and another crashing
through was expected at any mo-
ment. However, the truck travers-
ed the rest of the bridge without
mishap. The conveyor, which is coy-
cred and Is about twelve feet higll
was uninjured by the accident. The
abrasure made In the bridge by the
foundering wheel was about two feet
wide by fifteen long. The machine
according to the chauffeur was a
thirtyeight horse power, four cylin-
der truck. The stringer beams OF
the bridge where the crash occurred
are unusually far apart, thereby af-
fording less support at this place
for heavy trucks.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-18
COAL DEALER IS
FREED BY JURY
Fingerote Was Charged With
Giving Short Weight.
Special to tho EVENING NEWS. -

New Brunswick, Dec. 1S:-After
being out but fifteen minutes last
night, jury returned with an ac-
qulttal of John Fingerote, coal
dealer in Perth Amboy, accused OF
giving short weight. Fingerote was
apprehended in January of 1912,
when crusade was waged by Sup
erintendent Henry loft, of the de-
partment of weights and measures,
at Perth Amboy, and several other
coal dealers were taken to task for
giving short weight.
Gave Short Weight.
Fingerote was accused of selling
one-third of ton of coal to Henry
Christensen and giving short weight
to the extent of seventy-fve pounds
The trial was the first for the new
petit jury here yesterday. 1t was
at first alleged by the defense that
the weights and measures act did
not provide for criminal court pro-
cedure. The state opposed, holding
that the defendant could be tried
under the common law charge of
cheating. Judge DAILY then denied
the motion of Theodore Strong, the
counsel for the defense, to quash
the Indictment.
loft a Witness.
Sea1er Toft was the first witness
called. He told of sending Henry
Christensen to Fingerote's coal
yard January 20, 1912, with instruc-
tions to purchase one-third of a ton
of coal. The witness stated that
Christensen gave the name of Mike
Surek in making the purchase and
ordered the coal sent to Mr.. Toft's
house, where it was subsequently
delivered, but not until Mr.. Toft
had had the load taken to a sealed
scale and it was weighed and found
to be seventy-five pounds short of
the standard weight.
Fingerote's children figured In the
sale and during the trial it was
claimed that this was untrue if the
sale was made January IS of 1912.
Misses Elizabeth O'Connor and May
Miller, of Perth Amboy, testified
that they were teachers and that
the Fingerote children were in school
on that date. The bill of sale was
dated January 20, but 1t was de-
clared possible that the sale was
made prior to that date.
Joseph E. Stricken, who was coun-
sci for Fingerote when he was ar
raigned before the Perth Amboy Re-
corder, was a witness for the de-
fense here yesterday. The defend
ants side claimed there had been a
frame-up to catch him. He was fav-
ored with testimony to the effect that
Christensen had been In his yard
and had helped himself.
The jury was composed of the fol-
lowing: Otto Wittnebert, Alfred Mes
scroll, Robert Bogardus, E. G. Ben
nett, George Ely, Herbert Gordon.
Richard Lockhart, Leo Goriss, Frank
Carberry, A. H. Snyder, Hiram Nc
Hose and Samuel Cosgrove.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-18
May Be Authorized BY Congress.
epecsdI by United press Wsrs

Washington, Dec. 18:- Govern
ment ownership or telephone and
telegraph lines may be authorized
by the present session of congress.
House leaders admitted today they
contemplate introduction of meas
ure framed under Postmaster Gem
eral Burleson g directions to reatfirm
existing laws permitting the govern
ment 3 acquisition of these public
utilities and grant appropriations for
Its actual operation.
Burleson and President Wilson
have held number of conferences
on the subject. The President is
understood to favor the general
plan of government ownership. The
only question at issue is whether
it would be good politics to initiate
it at this time or to wait until at
ter the next congressional elections
are held. Burleson has told the pre-
sident that inasmuch as there exists
at present a surplus in his depart-
ment the time will soon be rife for
one cent postage.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-18
IS AGAINST j. s.
OWNING PHONES
Government Ownership May
be Authorized by Congress.

Lindenville, Vt, Dec. 49, Talk
Ing over one of the telephone lines
which Postmaster General Burleson
recommended the taking over by the
government, Theodore M. Vail, pre-
sident of the American Telephone &;
Telegraph Company, today declared
he was opposed to the scheme OF
government ownership.
my experience has been that gov
srnment ownership Is not as satis-
factory az private ownership" said
Vail. Public ownership in other
countries has not been satisfactory.
II the government wants to take
over the telephone and telegraph
lines 1t will do so. A great appro-
priation will be necessary and It's
long step between appraisement
OF the property and taking them
over"
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-18
Let A. Kaufman serve you with best
Christmas Jewelry at Low Prices.

Busy men and women with only a
few hours all told for Christmas shop
ping, will you not permit A. Kaufman
to save your time and, incidentally,
your money! -.---a--.,. ------.-.-.
You will find in this store every kind
Of solid gold and gold filled jewelry you
could wish. We spoke just now Of saw
ing time. One way to do it is to lay
away present selected now, until you
need them. You pay when you call, at
your own convenience, for your pur-
chase. A small deposit is requested
when articles are .o be engraved. A..
Kaufman, 344 Stats St.--Adv.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-18
AT 8. sPITzER's sroRE

"Little Kumfort Whisky" is big
seller at this store because :. Is high
grade article. Sells at $l.00 the quart,
also for sale here in pint and half pint
sizes Another high grade whis' y here
is Maryland Rye whisky, especially
bottled for g. Spitzer-it is rich, mel
low and is qualit, article. Everything
desired in wines, liquors and cordiais
you can purchase at 8. Spitzer's Wine
and Liquor Store, cor Smith and State
SITS. Phone 715.--Adv.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-18
CANNOT PREVENT
SOF 7 COAL USE
spectaI to the EVENING NEWS.

Trenton, Dec. 18:-Basing its
action upon the decision of the state
courts setting aside the ordinance of
Jersey City to cure the soft coal
smoke nuisance, the State Board Of
Public Utility Commissioners today
dismissed the petition filed with the
board against the Erie Railroad Com
pany, asking the board to make an
order directing the Erie to cease
burning soft coal in its locomotives
while operating them within the
limits of Jersey City, or to compel it
to use some motive power other than
steam locomotive which would pre-
vent the company from violating the
smoke ordinance.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-18

A delivery automobile belonging
to the Globe Company. dealers in
mems furnishings in State street,
was demolished by fire about Q
o'clock this afternoon on the Amboy-
Metuchen road near Rogan's Corner.
The truck was loaded with goods be-
ing transferred from the company's
store here to their branch store in
New Brunswick. The machine left
here about 1880 o'clock. The fire
department was called out but could
do nothing to quench the flames, as
there was no water plug In the vi
cinitg. A. large amount Of goods
were destroyed.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-18
SON OF FAMOUS MOTOR DRIVER
is KILLED BY AUTOMOBILE
Special on United Press Wire.

indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 18.-Ray
Haroon, Jr., ten year old son of the
famous automobile driver, was run
down and killed here by an automo-
bile today. The famous driver him.
self was at first reported killed and
this rumor caused a sensation in mo-
tor circles.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-18
STATE ASSEMBLY
APPOINTMENTS
special to tho EVENING NEWS.

New Brunswick, Dec. 18:--It Is
reported that Middlesex assemblymen
will have the appointment of the
committees in the assembly as fol-
lows: John P. Kirkpatrick, munich
pal corporations: George L. Burton,
banks and insurance, and Arthur A..
Quinn, labor and industry. In event
the choice Is made in that manner,
Leo Coakley, Of South Amboy, will
most likely be made clerk of the
municipal corporations committee,
and Clarence Mclaughlin, of New
Brunswick, clerk of the committee on
banks and insurance.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-18
DEMAND RECALL
Of THE MILITIA
Special BY United Press Wire.

Denver, Colo, Dec. 18:-Five hun
dred union leaders early today mar
ched in a body to the state house to
voice a demand that Governor Am
mons recall the state militia from
the seven Colorado coal strike fields
and remove from Office Brigadier
General Chase, Judge Advocate Bou-
ghton and Major Thompson. 1t was
announced that should he refuse re-
call petitions would be circulated
against him at once. The move
ment started as the reuslt of a night
session of the special convention of
the Colorado Federation of Labor
called to discuss statewide strike
in sympathy with the striking min
ers. The fiery oratory of Mother"
Jones aroused the delegates to
high pitch. The governor indicated
today that he had no intention of
acceeding to the demands.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-18
Has Not Recoyered His Money.

Herman Becker has not yet recov-
cred his money, amounting to s30.86I
which he claims was stolen from him
by q fellow workman. 1t was report
ed at police headquarters that he had
recovered the money and so stated In
the published accounts.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-18
GOVERNMENT MAKES PLANS
TO CONTROL RADIUM BANKS

Philadelphia, Dec. 1S:-A plan for
the United States government to
take over the radium banks that
will be established here if a move
ment now on foot is successful was
announced today by Alfred l. Du-
pont, of Wilmington, and DR. How
ard L. Kelly, of John Hopkins Uni
versity. The purpose of the estab-
lishment of the radium banks is to
centralize a supply of the rare pro-
duct in the interests of humanity
so that It may be available for use
by physicians.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-18
BOMB OUTRAGES
IN TWO CITIES
oial oy United Press Wire.

Special By United Press Wire.
New York, Dec. 18:--A bomb ex-
plosion wrecked an Italian grocery
early today. A score of families
living in the tenement In which the
store is located ran screaming to
the streets. No one was injured.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-18

EXPERIENCED HANDS wanted On
shirtwsists and dresses; good wages
paid. Also learners paid while learning.
Girls over l5 wanted for folding ard
cotton cleaning. Experienced pressers
wanted. Apply 262 Prospect Street.
73S-12-13-6ts
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-18
NOTICE
Perth Amboy Trust Company.

Perth Amboy, N. j., Dec. 10, 1913,
At the regular monthly meeting Of the
Board Of Directors, held today, semi
annual dividend of three (39o) per cent.
was declared on the capital stock Of this
company, payable January 1st, 1914, to
stockholders Of record as at close Of
business December II, 1913.
s. RIDDLESTORFFER
Secretary.
672-I2-1 2-11-18-24-3Os
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-18
Clerks Union Gains.

Reports from the Clerks Union
show that the new organization is
gaining In membership. With the
assistance of the Central Labor Un-
ion number of entrants have come
into the association.