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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-05-06

Eleven for AcquittaI Sought In
structions to Win Twelfth.
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

New Brunswick, May Civilian 6
Graft, of Burnet street, this city, is
still being held in jail, despite the
disagreement of jury who heard
testimony on charges of incest
brought by the defendants two young
daughters. There is still another in
dictment for incest on a third daugh-
ter hanging over the prisoner, and
the probabilities are that he will be
held pending the moving by the state
Of the charge on that count
An amusing incident arose this af-
ternoon when the jury returned for
further instructions" The jurors
had been out for about an hour and
half and were unable to agree They
notified the attending constable that
they wanted instructions. When the
jury had filed into the court and the
prisoner had been brought back, the
foreman calmly informed the court
that eleven stood for acquittal and
they wanted instructions on how to
win the twelfth man over. Laugh
ter ensued.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-05-06
FAILS
To KILL HIMSELF
Young MCKenna Found Hang
ing by Strap in Cell by
Fellow Prisoner.
HANDERHAN SAVES HIM
WouId-be Suicide Arrested for
ASSauIting Bartender in
Braw This Morning.
HANDERHAN SAVES HIM

William Handerhan, fish dealer
at 128 Fayette street, while waiting
to be taken to the county lail to
begin term of a ninety days SEN
tence imposed by Recorder Pickers-
gill, following his continual arrests
for drunkenness, saved the life of
James McKenna, Jr., about twenty
one years old, of Ogden place, when
he cut down the latter, who had
hanged himself in a moose of his belt
over the bars in his cell in an at
tempt to commit suicide.
The young man was found swing
ing from the top of his cell by his
fellow prisoner, who was permitted
to stroll in the corridors of the lock-
up, while McKenna was confined to
a cell. McKenna's face was becom-
ing a dark red when Handerhan
clambered to the top of the cell and
tore down the improvised gallows.
Handerhan then cried for help and
Chief of Police Burke had the man
placed in the padded cell, after which
he became quiet.
McKenna was arrested by Patrol
man Murray about $3.50 o'clock fol-
lowing a disturbance in David Wolf
sons saloon at 145 Washington
street. Following a dispute McKenna,
who was intoxicated, it is declared,
struck Hyman Schimel, the bartend-
er, over the head with a whiskey
bottle, making an ugly cash in the
mans scalp. Schimel was attended
by DR.. John V. Smith, who found it
necessary to take several stitches in
the wound.
When McKenna was brought to
headquarters he was completely un-
nerved and begged that he should
not be hit. When he was placed in
a cell he cried like a child, and his
loud maudlings could be heard all
over city hall, adjoining the station.
About an hour later he unbuckled
his belt, ran it through the iron
grating at the top of his cell, and
then buckled it. He climbed up to
the gallows by means of the bench in
the CELL and pushing his head
through the moose attempted to
strangle himself. Handerhan, who
was walking through the corridors,
discovered him just in time. Nc
Kenna will be arraigned before Re-
corder Pickersgill tonight or tomor-
row morning. James (Spot) Nc
Kenna, father of the young man, is
now serving a term in the county
Jail for drunkenness.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-05-06
USEFUL CAREER
OF WIN. r. OHARA
ENDED BY DEATH
Mayor GarTeson Pays Tribute to Two City Officials Who Died
of Pneumonia: Building Inspector Mcnamara and Fire
Chief 0Hara Whose Departure is Great Loss to Perth
Amboy-Mr 0'Hara's Death Shock to Many Friends.
CONTRACTED COLD AT A FIRE. PNEUMONIA FOIL OWED
TRIBUTE PAID BY MAYOR
TO DEAD CITY OFFICIALS.

The city has lost two conscien-
tious officers within a day-Mr.
Mcnamara, rather quiet and un-
assuming, but always performing
his duties faithfully and we'll.
MIR. O'Hara, an enthusiast on
fire matters, laboring constantly
for increased efficiency in the de-
partment. The chiefs conferences
with company officers and others
held monthly at the city hall to
discuss fire department problems;
his careful investigation of mat
ters referred to him, particularly
license applications for theatres
and other places where the public
congregates, as we'll as the gener-
al direction OF the department,
and his Indifference to the ex-
posure and risk incurred in fire
service, which is said to have
been one of the causes of his i'll
ness, will not soon be forgotten.
Chief O'Hara leaves behind him
a satisfactory record of service to
the city, and both he and Mr..
Mcnamara will be greatly missed
FERD GARRETSON,
Mayor
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-05-06
FOR
BISHOP TODAY
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

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Trenton, May ;-Balloting in the
election Of bishop to succeed the
late Rt. Rev. John Scarborough was
resumed at 1890 o'clock this morn
ing at the second days session of the
annual convention of the Episcopal
Diocese of New Jersey being held in
st. Michael's church, this city.
The first ballot was taken last
night with Bishop Charles Brent, OF
the Philippine Islands, leading with
twenty-eight votes Next in order
were Rev. Sheldon Griswold, mis-
sionary bishop at Salina, Neb., twen-
ty-one votes; Rev. r. Bowden Shep-
erd, of Trenton, archdeacon of the
diocese, thirteen votes; Rev. Charles
Fiske, of Baltimore, ten votes;
Bishop Thomas, of Wyoming, seven
votes.
At this mornings session it was
decided to make the bishops salary
$500 a year and residence, an in
crease of 5000 over the salary re-
ceiVed by Bishop Scarborough. 1t is
generally admitted here today that
Bishop Brent, of the Philippines, can
have the hohor of heading the dio-
cese If he would accept.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-05-06
Making Concentration at Vari-
Gus Railroads to Guard
Road, is Report.
SHARP ATTACK ON VERA CRUZ
Rebels Advance on Federal Re-
Inducements and Engage
in IndeCisive Battle.
GEN. VILLA TO ADVANCE?
ConStitutionaIist Army Under
Villa Has Engaged Federal
Outpost at SaItiIIo.
GEN. VILLA TO ADVANCE?
Special bp United Press Wire.

Special bg United Press Wire.
Washington, May 1.-THE rebels
made sharp attack upon federal re-
enforcement in the northwestern por-
tion of Vera Cruz yesterday during
an tndecisive engagement according
to message from Admiral Badger
early today. The admiral also trans
mitted a report from Admiral Mayo
a Tampico, stating it was persist
entity rumored there that General
Villa is marching toward Tampieo
with the avowed intention of taking
the city. admiral Mayo said little
credence is placed upon the agree
ment between the federals and the
rebels for truce at Tampico.
That MeMein troops in the vicin-
ity of Vera Cruz are anticipating a
possible American advance on Mexico
City Was indicated today by General
Funston's dispatches. He declared
the MexicaFs are making concentra-
tion at various points along the rail-
roads, Ito guare the road in case We
advance. - 4
Although ssesss1stary ssesss1st rs5sssssusi go = = Z
'elined to tell what ordsrs ~ nS7r 7r. II
sued to Funston, he clearly indicates
he had given Funston discretionary
advices and that he relies ON Funs-
ton to take all necessary measures
even to extending lines to insure safe
ty of the water supply.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-05-06
ALLEGED FENCE
ON TRIAL TODAY

Detective Sergeant Long, of the
local police, who obtained confes-
sions from Andrew Everson, a noted
burglar arrested in Newark in Feb
ruary, who acknowledged having
executed a dozen or more jobs in this
city, is attending the second trial of
Henry Messerer, an alleged Newark
fence, whom Everson accused of
buying much of his loot. Messerer is
supposed to have purchased three
cut glass pieces which Everson stole
from the home of o. w. Christian,
at 106 High street, last year The
glassware was valued at s12O, but
Everson declared that he had sold it
for 81 to Messerer. 1t is believed
that Messerer disposed of the stolen
goods just before being arrested. At
his first trial the jury disagreed
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-05-06

Smith and SCuIIy, 1t Is Expect
ed, Will Speak on
That Subject.
TRADE BID. MAKING PLANS

With the intention of making the
Board of Trade Day Bargain Dinner
one of the biggest affairs of its kind
ever held here, the committee on
arrangements has arranged a card
of speakers of national prominence,
including Congressman Thomas j.
Scully, representative from the third
district; j. Spencer Smith, president
of the New Jersey State Harbor Com
mission; S. c. Mead, secretary of the
Merchants Association of New York
| City and president of the American
Association of Commercial Execu-
tives; p. H. Burnett, industrial com
missioner of the Lehigh Valley rail
road, and Judge Adrian Lyon, of this
city.
The dinner will be novel in many
ways and interesting features are be-
ing planned. T. Arthur Baker, of
New York, has been secured to sing
catchy songs. A fine menu, good
speakers and snappy music is assured
by the members of the board, who
state that the event will be the best
and biggest dinner ever planned in
Perth Amboy.
Mr.. Smith, who is recognized as
one of the leading waterway expo
nents of the state, is expected to
speak on that subject, as will Con-
gressman Scully if he attends. Mr..
Scully has agreed to be present at
the dinner if the legislation pending
at Washington at that time will war,
lrant his attendance. Secretary Mead
OF the Ne York City Merchants
Association, has been connected for
many years with that organization,
which is considered one of the great
est commercial bodies of the country
and he will speak on the advantages
of the Board of Trade. Mr.. Burnett
is expected to speak on the subject of
the guarantee fund for the location
of industries.
Among the guests at the banquet
are expected to be mayors and heads
of the Boards of Trade of many cities
throughout the state.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-05-06
REPORT DELAY IN
TRIAL Of BECKER
To Charge Whitman With Con-
tempt of Court.
Special By limited Press Wire.


New York, May 6:-Reports of
possible delay in the trial of former
Police Lieutenant Charles Becker,
which was to open here today before
Supreme Court Justice Seabury
were current as court convened. His
wife stated at various quarters that
counsel for the man charged with
having plotted and directed the mur-
der of Herman Rosenthal, would
start their fight by an attempt to
have District Attorney Whitman
committed for contempt of court on
the charge that he Whitman, had
given newspaper interviews prejudi-
cial to the cause of the alleged plot
ter.
NJ. T. Manton, Becker's counsel, re-
fused to make statement of his
plans. 1t is believed that Justice
Seabury will be very unlikely to
grant any postponement. District
Attorney Whitman also was silent as
to his plans, but it was stated from
his office that he saw no real reason
to give delay.
During the morning session two
jurors were obtained. They were F.
Meredith Bladgman a bond broker
foreman, w. G. Dalton, advertising
man.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-05-06

Special By United Press Wire.
Ell Paso, Texas, May 6:-That 6
pretty senoritas who smile sweetly to
Uncle Sans customs officers and sold
iers on the FL Paso end of the inter-
national bridge, were smuggling cart
ridges by the wholesale across the
border to rebel troops in Juarez was
the discovery made here today.
Infantry men off duty down town
had heard a jingling noise when they
saw a Mexican girl board street car
for Juarez. They followed her and
saw stream of cartridges escape
from a tear in her blouse. Custom
Inspector Cobb today stationed wom-
en- inspectors on the international
bridges with instruction to search
every Mexican girl crossing the
border
Continued on page 6.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-05-06
Revolt in Vera Cruz.

Special b. Hn:ted Press Wire
Vera Cruz, May with a revolt
in the capital reported to be threat
ening and even Mexicans fleeing
from the city in Vera Cruz refugees
here today declare that General
Huerta is drinking heavily. Start
ing in the morning with his usual
cognac the dictator plies himself
with liquor throughout the day.
The strain under which Huerta
was laboring has apparently been
greatly relieved by the selection by
the government representatives in
the mediation negotiations, the ref
ugees declare. Some of the most
prominent residents of Mexico City
have arrived here. They fled from
the capital because they expected
Zapata, the rebel bandit, Villa or
General Castro of Jojutla may seize
the city.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-05-06
BOY IS INJURED
BY MILK WAGON

Aaron Stricken, eight years old,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Stricken,
of $50 Division street, was knocked
down and run over by a milk wagon
owned by Israel Feldman of Florida
Grove road, at Fayette and Division
streets yesterday. The boy, who was
holding an umbrella over his head,
had just started to cross the street
and did not see the wagon bearing
down upon thin. Both wheels of the
wagon ran over his left leg. His
mother who was with him at the
time picked up her son and carried
him to their home.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-05-06
Attack FederaIs at SaltilIo.

Special by United Press Wire
Torreon, May 6;-The Mexican
constitutionalist army under General
Gonzales has already engaged the
federal outpost at Saltillo, according
to messages brought to General
Villa by native runners early today.
Villa has made preparations to go
to Saltillo within few hour to take
command The generaE assault
scheduled to begin last night did not
open as expected.
No word had been received early
today from San Luis Potosi to the
SOUTH where General Herrera and
General Besavidea were ordered to
begin operations last night.
More than 10000 soldiers have
been reviewed before Villa here yes
terday in observance of the May S
national holiday.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-05-06
B|CAN|ST SAYS
GUILTY; IN JAIL
Special to The ErENING NEWS.

New Brunswick, May 6:-Ladislaw
Galba, wanted in Perth Amboy on
complaint of having committed big
amy, who was arrested in New York
city recently as result, was brought
from the metropolis to the county
jail by County Detective Richard A.
Peltier yesterday afternoon. He
pleaded guilty when arraigned before
Judge DAILY in the court of common
pleas and was remanded to jail for
sentence, pending an investigation by
Probation officer Charles NJ. MacWil-
liam. 1t was complained that Galba
married one woman in Hungary and
another one In Perth Amboy.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-05-06
NOTICE,

All members of the Master Build
ers Association are requested to
meet at Dana building, Smith street,
at $3.50 A. M. Thursday tomorrow
to attend the funeral of the late
Building Inspector Michael ]. Nc
Namara. By order of the president.
V. p. CHRISTOFERSON,
4903-5-6-1t* Secretary.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-05-06
FUNERAL FOR Mr.. M'NAMARA
HELD TOMORROW MORNING

Funeral services for Michael ].
Mcnamara, building inspector of the
city, who died at his home, 425 State
street, Monday afternoon following
an attack of pneumonia, will be held
from his late residence at $50
O'Clock tomorrow morning. Solemn
high mass of requiem will be said at
st. Mary's church at 10. O'Clock for
the repose of his soul. Interment
will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
Members of the Brotherhood of
Carpenters and Joiners of America,
Local No. 65, and the Holy Name
Society, to which he belonged, will
attend the funeral.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-05-06
CAPTAIN AND 10 MEMBERS OF
CREW SAVED; SEEK OTHERS
Press Wire.

Special by United Press Wire.
Sable Islands, May ga wireless
message received here early today
from the steamship Manhattan, de-
clared that Captain Mcdonald and
thirteen members of the crew of the
British steamer Colombian had been
picked up by the Manhattan and that
the vessel was searching for others
who may be adrift in small boats.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-05-06
NOTICE.

A special meeting of Star of Grace
Lodge, No. II, o. s of B., will be held
tonight, Wednesday, May s, 1914, at 8
o clock in Foresters Hall, to make ar
rangements to attend the funeral Of
W P. O'Hara.
ELIZABETH THOMPSON,
Commander.
s. L. GALLAGHER, Scribe.
4900-5-6-1t~
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-05-06

Don't forget School No. 8 Entertain
ment tomorrow afternoon at 3:l5.
Auditorium Theatre, Admission 25e
aud 15e. aS97-5-6-lt'
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-05-06
CARPENTERS OF LoCAL 65

You are hereby requested to meet at
Union Hall A. NJ. tomorrow (Thurs-
day. to attend the funeral of our late
brother, NJ. ]. Mcnamara.
VIM. WARREN, President.
ROBERT BRTZELL, Secy.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-05-06
PLAYGROUND COMMISSIONERS
DID NOT INSPECT PROPERTY

Because of the inclement weather
yesterday the scheduled inspection Of
the Wonderland Beach property
with a view of using it for play
ground purposes this summer, was
postponed by the Board of Play
ground Commissioners yesterday af-
ternoon. The inspection will proba-
bly, be deferred until next week.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-05-06
HNTTNr
NJ a 1Shs

Exempt Firemen Assn, meeting to-
night, 730 sharp. Very important
CHAS. DIEZMANN, Secy.
48S5-5-6-ltt
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-05-06

Special Sewing Machine sale. All
makes. A. Jensen, $40 State st.
3234-3-19-tf%
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-05-06

Ford cars, 1914, best ever, cost
less. See Jensen or Sexton.
3234-3-19-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-05-06

Automobiles for weddings and chris
Jennings Phone ISL, Sexton.
4756-5-212t@
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-05-06

Metz Cars, $475. See Layden or
johnson, 1853 New Brunswick Ave.
4S47-6-6-1mo. Nj. w F.A
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-05-06

Automobiles for hire. Phone Sexton
1S1. 4756-5-2- 1877
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-05-06
NOTICE.

Members of the Holy Name Society
will meet at 8 o'clock Thursday
morning at the residence of our late
brother, Michael ]. Mcnamara, to
attend his funeral. A full attendance
is requested.
R. A. BOLGER, Pres,
j. H. WHITE, Secty.
4904-5-6-1t*
Guaranteed Sewing Machine re-
pairing. A. Jensen, 336 State st.
3234-3-19-tf+
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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-11-11

and may ever extend hostilittes ia
Egypt, Persia. and bring about an up
rising of Mohammedans in India. In
fact Turkeys headlOng plunge INTO the
midst of the seething mass of nations
is fraught with far reaching possibill-
ties that mo- ultimately involve vir-
tually every nation on earth except
those of the western continent.
Battle Of Resources.
! From now o are going to
| count. Germany has plenty of money
| and plenty of foodstuffs to carry her
to the colors his last available man.
! Neither have the allies. Great Brit
| ain has not more than 200, 900 to ESQ.,
900 troops now fighting on the CONT
nent. While this force, an advance
| guard" Lord Kitchener calls it, is
fighting at the front, England is train
ing at home an army of 1900, 900 e
of whom 600, 900 are from her colonies.
Frasce is said to have 1,000,O00 men
still available for army duty, and Rus
STA has barely tapped her resources in
men.
A retrospective glance at the ac-
cOmpliShmentS of the German army in
the first two months of the war leads
to a conviction that no single nation
would have proved n match for the
wonderful fighting force of that Won
derful man. The kaiser. But car it hold
against it? In the light of the Won
ders accomplished by Frederick the
Great, no guess as to what the re-
source TeutonS can accomplish is we'll
founded. The world can only watch
and wait.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-11-11
A Revolutionary Thought.
From the Minneapolis .Jour,.

From the Minneapolis Journal.
Patriotism brought on this abom-
inabie world war. Down, then. with
patriOtism!" ~
The speaker was DR.. Lyman Baldwin
Beecher. the new thought clergyman
OF Duluth. He continued:
treat patriotism hereafter as a oke Lot
US emulate the young lady to whom a
patriot said: =
What is sadder than a man with
out a cOuntry?'
"A country without a man. the
young lady answered" "o
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1914-11-11
Pr,mon;torv.

From the Philadelphia Record.
Blobbs-Why do you call CROUCH
leigh the human tadpole?
has a kick coming.
The Parker post., 1914-01-10
CATTLEMEN'S CONVENTION.

At the convention of the Cattle
growers Association, held at Tucson
this week. among other business
transacted, the following resolutions
were adopted:
l. To keep the forest reserves in
! tact.
2. To compliment the forest officials
for the manner in which they have
managed their various sections
3. To request the state that it ap-
propriate $4,000 for the benefit of the
cattle industry, because this amount,
added to the inspection fees, will en-
able the state to properly police the
ranges.
5. To request the states congress-
man to endorse the Ashurst interna-
tional fence bill.
6. To request the states congress
man to use influence in expediting
the laying of script on lieu lands
and facilitate the granting of patents.
(This called for a division of the
house.)
Z. To cooperate with the National
Livestock association.
8. To change the associations con-
stitution so that quorum shall con-
sist Of eight members, instead of rep
resentatives from five counties, as
heretofore.
8. To request the national associa-
tion to aid in obtaining a reduction of
Interstate rates to the east and north.
Tuesday mornings session was de-
voted to hearing the report of the
president and the various committees.
In the afternoon the officers for the
new year were elected and then came
the reading, discussion and adoption
OF the above resolutions At 8 80 the
visitors were taken to the Mission in
automobiles, after which the conven-
ton came to close.
The Parker post., 1914-01-10
RATES
ARE REDUCED
FIFTY POUNDS ALLOWED IN
FIRST TWO ZONES; AS MUCH
AS 20 POUNDS MAY BE SENT
TO REMAINING FIVE ZONES.

Postmaster G. w. Graves has re-
ceived from the third assistant post
master general information as to
charges in the parcel post rates and
weights that went into effect Jan
uary l.
The rates formerly in effect in zOn-
es / and 2 are not to be changed by
the new order. The rates for the
third zone are to be six cents for the
first pound and two cents for each
additional pound. The other changes
were: Fourth zone, seven cents for
the first pound and four cents for
each additional pound; fifth zone,
eight cents for the first pound and
six cents for each additional pound;
sixth zone, nine cents for the first
pound, and eight cents for each ad-
ditional pound; seventh zone i cents
for the first pounds and ten cents for
each additional pound; eighth zone,
twelve cents straight for each pound.
The weight limit is increased by
the new order from twenty pounds in
the first and second zones to fifty
pounds. For the third, fourth, fifth,
sixth and seventh zones the weight
limit is increased from eleven pounds
to twenty pounds. The weight limit
Of eleven pounds for the eighth zone
is not increased.
After March 6, books weighing
eight ounces or less may be sent by
parcel post for one cent for each two
ounces or fraction thereof to any Zon
Books weighing in excess of eight
ounces will take the same rate as
other parcels going by post.