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Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-04-27

Youth Who Escaped from
Catholic Home Terrorized
Many Residents.
CONFESSES TO THIEVERY

"Broncho Joe," fifteen years old,
of Cleveland avenue, who has terror
tied North Amboy, since his escape
from q Catholic home at Arlington
January 21, was arrested BY Detee-
tive Sergeants Long and Huff Satur-
day, and when arraigned before Re-
corder Pickersgill yesterday morn
ing remanded for the juvenile court
at New Brunswick.
Louis Gutowski, alias "Broncho
Joe," and Lefty Louie is the al
legged leader of notorious gang of
young "brigands" In the northern
section Of the city, who according to
"Joe's" own confession, has robbed
many chicken coop and goose
yard. The young misereant confess
es that he and his gang of five youths
stole a dozen or more chickens five
or six geese, robbed vacant houses of
lead pipe, and for the past few
months have conducted a career Of
lawlessness hardly outrivaled by any
gang of youths of similar age in the
history of the city.
The way the youthful marauder
earned the name Of "Broncho Joe"
was through his manner of dress, he
initiating the cowboys of the wild,
Wesern plains. He says he tried to
initiate Buffalo Bill" and stole a
lamb-skin blanket, and cut it up to
make hairy trousers and such as the
cowboys use on the plains. The way
he gained the sobriquet of Lefty
Louis" was through his boldness in
leading his. gang through many eX-
citing adventures under a red en-
blem, a piece of red flannel attached
to stick, which is alleged to have
signified death" to any who would
dare to "squeal"
Numerous have been the reports
from this section of the city about
chicken coops being robbed, geese be-
ing stolen, bicycles taken, etc. Young
Gutowski acknowledged that the
gang had sold bunch of chickens
to a junk dealer named Shumpsky
for $5. The "junkey'' was before
Acting Recorder Somogyi this morn
and and denied giving IS for ten
chickens they claimed, but stated he
had bought fowl from them. He will
be given a further hearing Wednes-
day night.
Gutowski was sent to the Airing
ton home by Judge DAILY on being ar
rested in January, but escaped from
that place the next day. The re-
ports of so many petty thefts in the
northern section Of the city, caused
the detective sergeants to suspect
Gutowski, whom they intended to let
alone If he behaved himself. Finally
conclusive proof that he was the
leader of the gang was gained which
was followed by the youths arrest
and confession on the quizzing of the
detectives.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-04-27
READY To FIGHT
WHEN NECESSARY

Stephen Kozusko, of 631 Catherine
street, has received notice from
Major George Elliot, of the United
States Marine Corps, to be prepared
at any time to join the corps in the
event of war with Mexico, Kozusko
being formerly member of the ma
rines. having served on the U. S. S.
Rhode Island for over two years
Kozusko received a rank as corporal
in 1912 and in 1911 qualified as a
frst-class sharpshooter. He recently
received an honorable discharge, but
in event of a war with Mexico is pre-
pared to again join his corps. Others
from this city who are awaiting a
call are Frank Fieboeth, of State
street, seaman; John Mitrusko, zoe
Cortlandt street, formerly of the
Eighty-eighth U. s. artillery corps,
and Albert Bollschweiler, Jr., musi-
clan, of the Twenty-fifth Regiment,
New Jersey.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-04-27
UNION TRIES To
EFFECT PEACE
Effort to Prevent the Pending
Strike of Terra Gotta Men.

In an effort to prevent the insti-
tuting of the pending strike of the
pEessers of the New Jersey Terra
Gotta Company, May l, the Central
Labor Union, representing most of
the labor organizations in this city,
appointed a committee to seek a
conference with the plants manage
ment in view OF pending settlement
of the differences between the work
men and the company.
The Central Labor Union endors-
ed the action taken by the Pressers
union in demanding the reinstate-
ment of two of their committee, who
had been appointed to represent
them before the management of the
plant. The Pressers' union has Civ
en- the company notice of a walkout
May / If the two men are not taken
back.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-04-27
MAN Assault TED
IN SOUTH ANBOy
Found in Unconscious COndi-
| tion; Alleged AssaiIants Held.
Special to the EVENING NEWS.


South Amboy, April 27:-In a
senseless condition CONSTANT Weco-
showski, Polish laborer, was found
near the New York & Long Branch
railroad crossing at David street last
night, having been beaten by four
men who have been held to appear
before the grand jury.
Police officer Ryan found the man
lying near Howell and Gordon's coal
yard along the railroad about $3.50
O'Clock, a severe cash having been
inflicted on his forehead and other
bruises showing evidence of having
been badly beaten. The man was
attended by City Physician DR.. e. A.
Meacham, who recommended that
the injured man be taken to the
Perth Amboy City Hospital. The
Ambulance was summoned and
WecoshowslIi was taken to that city
at once, receiving medical attention
at the hospital from Dr.. j. l.. Lund.
He soon regained consciousness and
it is thought that he will recover.
This morning Chief of Police Nc
Donnell arrested Romas Walzonski,
William Goldoi and John Witchow-
ski, charged with assaulting Weco-
showski, who is known here as Frank
Mutchski. They were taken to the
city hall and at 10 o'clock given a
hearing before Justice Birmingham,
who remanded them to await the
hearing of the grand jury, they being
unable to furnish bonds. 1t develop
ed that all four men were intoxicat-
ed at the time of the fight and that
robbery was not the motive of the
assault.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-04-27
CLAIMS CLUBS
CRIME BREEDER
Mother of Young Hooker Says
He Learned to Drink
There.
AND CRAP PLAYING; SIS FINE

That the Eagle Field Club in Hart
ford street Is an incubator of crime
and is the means of starting youths
not out of their adolescence on the
downward path, was the denuncia-
ton pronounced by Mrs. Frederick
Hooker, of 489 state street, when
she appeared at the arraignment of
her son, Frederick Hooker, Jr., six
teen years old, on the charge of en-
tering the club rooms and demolish-
ing It's embellishments, before Re
corder Pickersgill yesterday morn
ing. Mrs. Hooker declared that her
boy had become : seasoned beer
drinker and had been lead to partici-
pate in innumerable vices through
the internal influence of the club.
The boy, who with three others,
were charged with entering the club
rooms one night last week AID steal
ing $50 tobacco premium flags and
breaking up things in general, was
fired So. John Look, fourteen years
old, was remanded for the juvenile
court at New Brunswick, and Will
liam Lane, fifteen years old, was
fined $5. The other of the quartet
of elfins accused, has not yet been
arrested. Look and Lane were taken
in custody by Patrolman Murray Fri
day night, and Hooker was b ought
to the police station by City Marshal
Desmond shortly after 10 o'clock
Saturday morning He was released
or the bond Furnished by his mother
about l O'Clock. The other two
boys were kept in the station until
their arraignment yesterday morn
ing.
1t seems that there had been a
disagreement In the club, and the
boys came back late at night to take
away the quota of flags they had fur
nished for the clubs decoration.
However 1t Is declared, they ripped
everyone of the 100 emblems from
the walls and wrought havoc with
the furniture, turning things topsy
turvy. Mrs. Hooker declared that
her boy had one night come home
drunk from the club. She charged
that crap shooting and other vices
were pastimes of the club. The pres
ident of the club who appeared as
complainant, testified that he had
come to the rooms and found the
boys drinking beer but he stated he
did not know where they got 1t
from. Mrs. Hooker declared the boys
would chip in" and buy the liquor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-04-27
Special by United Press Wire.

Canon City, Col, April 27:-With
rumors of heavy fatalities circulated
here coal-mine strikers today are en-
trenching at the mines which they
captured Sunday after a fierce battle
with mine guards. Reports from the
scene are conflicting. Estimates vary
from four to thirty dead. Between
800 and 900 armed strikers occupy
the mine and camps, rushing in from
the surrounding hills after the mine
guards and strikers clash. The
strikers are known to be heavily
armed and plentifully supplied with
ammunition and are said to be ready
to give battle with the state troops
when they arrive today under
General Chase.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-04-27
No Firing at Vera Cruz.

Special bV United Press Wire.
Washington, April 27.-A cable
gram received early this morning
from Admiral Fletcher stated that
the proclamation placing Vera Cruz
under martial law created no excite
ment and the city was quiet Sunday.
There was no firing on the previous
night. Musicians from the battle
ships gave band concerts Sunday af-
ternoon and evening Street car ser
vice has been resumed and the city
is resuming its formal aspect.
81 have reason to believe that the
message sent to General Huerta
Chief of Staff Capt Huse and General
Corona, has produced the desired eff
feet and l hope to see refugee trains
from Mexico City soon," said Fletch-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-04-27
TRIAL FOR
MURDER STARTS
ri -
State Shows That Two Shots
Killed Senenti, in New
Brunswick.
Cal MANY WITNESSES
CALL MANY WITNESSES
Special to .he EVENING NEWS.

Special to .he EVENING NEWS.
New Brunswick, April 27:-The
state today presented its side In the
murder trial of Ella Blasi who is
charged with killing Patsy Sementi
in this city at 1880 O'Clock in the af-
ternoon of March 6. 1t showed that
two shots had been fired by Blasi and
that one had taken effect, striking
Sementi in the head and causing al
most instant death. The defense is
q complete denial of the allegations.
The witnesses called by the state
included Harry Randolph, DR.. Edgar
Carroll, Chief of Police Michael
O'Connell, Sergeant John Clinton,
Coroner William F. Harding, John
Fuseo, Julia Letore and Mrs. Angel
na Sementi
The case Is being heard by Justice
James j. Bergen and the following
jury: Charles Bennett, Sr., South
Amboy; Duncan McNair, New Bruins
wick; Wilson Duncan, New Bruins
wck; George Heaume, Dunellen;
Charles Freeman, South River; Mel
ford Casterline, Raritan; James
Churchill, South River; John j.
Smock, Piscataway; John Castner,
New Brunswick; Robert Fleischman,
Perth Amboy; Henry C. Pierce, New
Brunswick; William DAILY, New
Brunswick.
The following were challenged by
George L Burton for the defense:
William Sofield, Perth Amboy: Mar
tin Ortell, Perth Amboy; Charles
Hulit, Spotswood; Frederick White
head, South River; Joseph Bacha,
Perth Amboy; Max Jaffe, Perth AM
boy; D. ]. Bachmann, Perth Amboy;
Robert Tracy, North Brunswick; /;
Henry S. Hummer, Raritan; George
Hadley, Piscataway; William ]. Car
berry, New Brunswick.
The following were challenged by
the state Max Lederer, New
Brunswick; James Lynch, Perth Am
boy; John C. New, New Brunswick; I;
George Griggs. New Brunswick; ;
James G. Sullivan, New Brunswick.
Hhose excused by the court were:
John M Arniel New Brunswick; +;
John w Pullen, Cranbury and
Frank A. Mccormick, New Bruins
wick.
James Lynch, one of the jurors
by the state, stated that
when Judge Fort had been on the
bench he, Lynch, had stated that he
had scruples against capital punish
ment.
The jury is in charge Constables
Revolinsky and Lawrence. Joseph
is interpreter in the case
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-04-27
CLEAN UP WEEK
STARTS TODAY;
DO YOUR PART
Cleaning Campaign Started This Morning With Snap and
Vim, Indicating that Residents in Favor of Move
ment Ideal Weather Prevails and Public Takes Advan-
tage of Sunshine to Make Perth Amboy Cleaner


Cleanup week was opened today
with a snap and vim which sindi-
Gated strongly that the week would
be the most successful of its kind in
the history Of the city. The weather
was ideal and it seemed that a ma
jority of the residents, who had not
previously started to clean up
took recognition of the opening of
the event and began clearing and
cleaning to make the city cleaner
and more healthy place to live in.
The output of garbage and other
refuse today was not extraordinarily
large this, officials declare, because
it was the first day of the week.
They expect that the cleaning pro-
cess will increase with each sue
ceeding day in the week, until the
last two days become the most diff
cult ones for the garbage collectors
To overcome this to some extent,
Mayor Ferd Garretson makes appeal
to the residents that they take ad-
vantage of fair weather and do the
cleaning at the present time, claim
ing they will thereby benefit them
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-04-27
Orders Moving of Mexicans.

SpeciuE b. Nnted Press WITe.
San Antonio, Texas, April 27.-
Orders were received by Brigadier
General Bliss today to move the
5000 Me&icans now held to Fort
Bliss, to Fort Wingate, N. NJ, under
guard of two companies of the 18th
cavalry. Texas City has repeatedly
protested against holding the Next
cans near the border, claiming they
offered constant temptation to Mex
leans to come across the border and
release them.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-04-27
Vera Cruz Under Martial Law.

Vera Cruz Under Martial Law.
Vera Cruz, April 27:-The four
regiments of the 9th brigade under
command of Brigadier General Fred
erick Funston, were being landed at
Vera Cruz today. The transport ar
rived outside the harbor at 10 O'Clock
last night, and detatchments of In
rantry, cavalry, artillery and engin
eers began disbarking early this
morning.
With the arrival of troops under
General Funston it would be possible
to martial force of 10000 men In
Vera Cruz In case of an attack. II
Is believed however, that Nthe mar
ines and bluejackets may be with
drawn and the land operations may
now be left to the army. The terri
tory guarded by the outpost under
command OF Major Butler has been
extended several miles and trenches
have been thrown up by the marines.
Machine guns have been mounted by
the infantry and artillery will now
probably relieve the men from the
ships in guarding the approach to
the city.
General Funston will be in sup
rene command ashore. Vera Cruz
Is now completely under martial law
The natives are rapidly being dis
armed and from the constant line OF
men, women and children reporting
to turn over rifles, revolvers and
other weapons, 1t is estimated that
at least 20 per cent of the popula'
tion was armed. Hereafter any one
found having arms will be promptly
court -martialed
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-04-27
Conditions Are BETTER.

Special By United Press Wire.
Vera Cruz, April 27 ALI reports
received here today indicate that for
the present conditions have improv-
ed in Mexico and the danger of
Americans being attacked have abat-
ed. This does not mean Americans
are free from insults or that they
might not be molested, however.
Another toss of the dice might
be against foreigners in the
capital.
In addition to the Pacific influence
the submission of the mediation plan
probably exercised in Mexico City,
bears a strong undercurrent of oppo-
sition to the dictator in the capital,
which refugees arriving here declare
began to assert itself before they left.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-04-27
President Has No Statement.

Special bJ United Press Wire.
Washington, April 27.-President
Wilson declined today to receive
newspaper correspondents and also
cancelled engagements with them for
next Thursday 1t was stated that
any conclusion which it was decided
to make public would be given to
newspapers in the form of Official
statements.
The President conferred with Sec
retary Bryan and it was understood
the question of mediation was cam
vassed but nothing was made public.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-04-27
villa to Prevent Outbreaks.

Special on Unlted Press Wlfe.
Juarez, April 27:-General Villa,
field general of the Mexican rebels,
accompanied by General Angeles,
chief Of the artillery; Colonel Bena-
yidea, private secretary, and several
members of his personal stan, left
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-04-27
EXAMINE SCOUTS
IN WOODBRIDGE
,eciaI TO the EVENING NEWS.

Special 10 the EVENING NEWS.
Woodbridge, April 27:-The coun-
Gil of honor of the Boy Scouts met
Friday night, when Furman Lee and
Russell Valentine passed the most
rigid examination in a creditable
manner for first class scouts. The
examination included among many
other things first aid to the injured,
signalling with the semifon, draw
ing complete map of Woodbridge,
putting in all of the important build
ings, streets, etc, and many other
useful things. Furman Lee was pro-
NOTED to be assistant scout master
and Russell Valentine was promoted
to be troop leader. Those present
at the examination were j. G. Walk
er, Howard Valentine, e. w. Vaien-
tine, J. H. Love and Scout Master
Earl Valentine.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-04-27
U. 6. Flag Waving ON High.

SpecidE bU United Press Wire.
Vera Cruz, April 27:-The stars
and stripes will fly over Vera Cruz
this afternoon
Rear Admiral Fletcher has arr
ranged today to hoist the flag over
CONTINUED on page -
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-04-27
Federals and Rebels Combine.
Oil Wells in Danger

SptCIdI ~ CHted PFeSs WHe.
Washington, April 27.-Admiral
Mayo reported to the navy depart
ment early today that two of the big
oil wells, fifty miles north of Tam
pico are in danger of catching fire.
He intimated that it would be we'll
for the United States to take some
steps towards protecting them 1t
is understood that the Federals have
tampered with the wells and the oil
| is spreading over a large area The
admiral reports that if they once
catch fire there will be no chance of
extinguishing the confagratiop.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-04-27
OLIVES,

Today and Tomorrow--Loose Olives,
40c per quart, extra fine. Greenfield d
Grocery and Delicatessen, 343 stats
Street. 427.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-04-27
WHITMAN WILL MOVE FOR 300
TAILESMEN FOR BECKER JURY

New York, April 27.-District At
torney Whitman today planned to go
before Justice Seaberry to move for
a special panel of 800 talesmen, from
which will be drawn jury for the
second trial of former Police Lieu
tenant Charles Becker, for the Ro-
senthal murder set for May s.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-04-27
NOTICE.

Animal Reunion and Dance of Train
er's School, Friday evening, May LIST
Goodwill Hall. 4412-4 EAST
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-04-27

Special Sewing Machine sale. All
makes. a Jensen, 83a State st.
a234-3.lQ.tfe
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-04-27
IS
IN BANKRUPT toy
'cial to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
Trenton, April 27:-A petition in
bankruptcy was filed in the United
States District Court at Trenton this
morning by Louis B. DeStephano, of
rs Smith street. Mr.. DeStephano
formerly conducted a grocery at 81
Smith street before mis- store was
partially destroyed by fire in Febru-
ary. His liabilities are given at
81 ,360 and assets $500.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-04-27

for Chihuahua early today. When it
was learned last night that he was
going several Americans from El
Paso attempted to dissuade him.
fearing anti-American demonstra-
tions In his absence. Villa said he
had arranged to, prevent any such
| outbreaks. -
Il am sure the crisis is over, /" said
villa. "As to the questions at issue
between the United States and
Mexico, l have nothing to add to
what ] have already said, except that
| am satisfied that the United States
accepted the arbitration proposition
made by Argentine, Brazil and
Chilli"
Federals and Rebels Combine.
Special by United Press Wire
San Antonio, Texas, April az
That federals and rebels in Coahuila
state are combining against the
Americans Is news brought here to-
day by A. B. Robson, of the Coahuila
Coal Company of New York, at Pal
an, Mexico. Robson was the last
American in that section, declared
that General Juarda, federal, and
General Mondiea, rebel, met at Bara-
tartan last Wednesday. The battle
was imminent when Juarda sent a
white flag and said the Americans
were going to intervene. A brief
parley took place, and forces Joined,
making a total of about 900
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-04-27
8 3REG|QEN
SENT TO ULSTER
Special BY United Press Wire.

SpectdI on OhtteG TTeSS WHc,
Dublin, April 27.-In was official
ly denied here today that three reg
iments of British troops had been or
dered to Ulster following the gun
running of Saturday, when 10000
rifles and great quantities of ammu-
milton was smuggled in by Unionists.
1t was reported regiment had been
ordered from Dublin and regiment
from Currah was to move on Ulster.
Premier Asquith was in Dublin
yesterday with Augustine Berrel
chief secretary for Ireland, and Gen
erai MaeReady.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-04-27

Ford cars, 1914, best ever, cost less
See Jensen or Sexton. S234-519 IT,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-04-27

Metz cars, s475. se5 Layden or
J Johnson, 163 New Brunswick Ave.
8741-4-G-M.W limo.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-04-27

Guaranteed Sewing Machine repair
ing A Jensen, 536 State St.
12343-19.tfs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-19
OWEN CRlTICIzES THE
CONSTITUTION TRAINERS

Boston, March Ex-senator Robert
L. Owen of Oklahoma Tuesday night
criticized the trainers of the Consti-
tuition of the United States and de-
nounced stock exchanges. Addressing
the Irish Charitable Society, he en-
phasized the danger of entrusting the
rule of many to "a few persons which
he said was the problem now confront
ing Ireland, and gave as an instance
the framing of the Constitution.
THE makers of the Constitution met
in secret conference" he said. They
emitted from that. constitution the
great safeguards of human liberty,
freedom of speech, freedom of religion,
freedom of the press and the right of
trial by jury. Except for the amend
ments which were necessary to secure
ratification of the constitution the
great safeguards would have been
omitted" -
Senator Owen, Who visited the New
York Stock Exchange Monday and that
in this city Tuesday, characterized the
stock exchange as a gambling institu-
ton. He decried the condition which
allowed a single man to accumulate
one thousand millions of dollars.
THE panic of 1897" he said, was
caused by a few men for their own
selfish interests.