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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-28
AN UNUSUAL TESTIMONIAL. .

4 presentation somewhat out OF the
ordinary was made to Mrs. George h.
earle. widow OF a brave Barre police.
man, who died on February IS from en-
posture to zero weather. following service
at a fire. a gift of s562. rs was made the
widow by 3i5 people. only sl4 of the
amount being collected outside ~ nnrrc.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-28

The want ad way of tenant-flnding 4,
the excepted way-and means small ex-
penss anu delay.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-28
HELD on TRANSPORTING CHARGE

Harry Perry of Lebanon, y H, has
been bound over in the sum of 500 at
White River Junction for appearance at
the June term of Windsor county court
on the charge of transporting liquor In
to the State for unla wful purposes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-05-28
BECKER IS
CONVICTED
OF MURDER
Second Trial of Former Police Lieu
tenant for Rosenthal Killing Ends
in First Degree Verdict.
AGAIN FACES DEATH
IN ELECTRIC CHAIR

Jury Finds Him Instigator of Crime for Which the
Four Gunner Have Already Paid with Their
Lives-Eis Face Turns Ashen as He Hears
Fatal Words-Eyes Of Foreman Fill with
Tears When He Reports Decision
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-10
4 WARSH|PS INSTEAD
Of z, DANIELS PLEA
Special by United Press Wire.


washington Dec 10Europes
that
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attempt by this
this
building 1t ought
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No nation accomplish disagreement
carrying
The United States possibility
Daniels admitted explaining
should be
Il think the with
all about there
continually
While holding is esened
fund
OF two.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-10
CHEMIST IS NOT
MAKING BOMBS
FOR GERMANS

Following sensational reports
from residents and employees about
the city dock property that danger
Gus explosives were being manufac
tured on the first floor of the two
story building on the dock property
by Dr.. Paul WELLER, chemist,
tenant of the harbor board, the
Board of Harbor commissioners at a
special meeting last night considered
the rumors. Some of the reports had
gone to such an extreme, it is
said, that among the residents about
the city dock, it was rumored that
DR.. Weller, who is German chem
list, was manufacturing deadly bombs
for the Kaiser's aviators to drop on
cities held by the allies.
These wild rumors were set at
naught, however, at the meeting of
the harbor board, when they received
a report from DR.. Charles Mindeleff,
an eminent chemist at 95 Rector
street, assuring the body that chemi-
Gals being manufactured by DR..
WELLER were not dangerous explo-
sives under the condition under
which they were made.
Making Picrfc Acid.
The report of DR.. Mindeleff show
ed that the chemist was manufactur-
ing picric acid, among other COM
pounds. Picric acid forms a base
for dye compounds, which have been
so scarce in this country since the
European war. DR.. Weller said that
as the supply of dye compounds had
been cut off by the European war,
he had great demand for his pro-
duct. DR.. WELLER, personally
appeared before the board There
is no more danger in making my
compounds than in making dyes or
any other compound said DR.. We'll
Ter. He said that he carried insur-
ance on his stock, and that his labo-
ratory had been inspected by the
Board of Underwriters and an in
spector from the State Labor Depart
ment twice. Mr.. Bolger vouched for
the statement that the chemist car
ried insurance in two companies at
regular rates. The board agreed that
If there were anything dangerous
about the manufacture of chemicals
Continued ON page AZ
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-10
AN APPEAL

Recognizing the fact that with the business depression
that prevails throughout the country the industrial activities
Perth Amboy well other Cities have greatly
curtailed throwing many of citizens of employment
and leaving them to face the coming winter without any
of support the Citizens Relief Committee organized
result of call issued by the Mayor of the city
slider and for handling the situation hereby
makes its appeal to the people of Perth Amboy contribute
proportion to their to fund being raised for the
alienation of suffering and prvation the poor
unemployed of the city The increasing number of requests
and the character of many Of the applicants
plainly the necessity for prompt action the purpose
for which the committee organized to be attained
Knowing that be worthy than caring
for those very door who suffering and in want
the committee takes up this humanitarian with
feeling its appeal will not be in van and that Perth
Amboy will again demonstrate her ability to for her
in times of distress.
All contributions should be sent to Harry Conard treas
Of the Citizens Relief Committee and receipt will
be acknowledged through the press
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
George f. Reynolds, President
Herman Ellis Richard f. White
Isaac Alpern Harry Conard
c. NJ Peterson F. L. Brown
Fred j. Cox j. Logan Clevenger
John K. Sheehy Ferd Garretson
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-10
Allies Hold in Alsace.
.eciql bv United Press Wire.

Special OD Unlteu tTeSS WHe.
Paris, Dec. 10:-A general stiffen-
ing of the allies lines from the coast
across the vast 300mile stretch of
trenches into Alsace is now under
way and Germans are being pushed
back foot by foot and the outer de-
fenses of the French and British
troops are being extended. In antici-
patton of a possible counter offensive
by the Germans, every new position
taken by the allies is being doubly
strengthened. Every inch of ground
gained must be held at all cost is evil
IDENTIFY the order from General
French's and General Joffre's head
quarters. The French artillery is
giving excellent support to the in
fantry not only in the advance but In
holding the Germans in check, where
the new positions occupied are made
secure against attack.
Brisk fighting continues in the vi
cinity of Ypres and along the entire
line from the coast to Lille. Ypres
has been bombarded again it is re-
ported here. Unconfirmed reports
state that the allies have taken full
possession of Dixmude. This posi-
tion has changed hands repeatedly,
however, and as it is in the midst OF
the inundated section great import
ance is not attached to it from
military standpoint.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-10
MERCHANTS SAY
SUBURBAN DAY
SALES ARE BIG

Despite the unpropitious weather,
there were number of shoppers in
the city yesterday, Suburban Day,
from all parts of Middlesex county,
and the lower part of Staten Island
The dry goods merchants seemed to
be especially favored with crowds of
customers, and ]. H. Foster, proprie-
tor of a big department store in
Smith street, declared this morning
that his clerks had all the patrons
that they could attend to. His { .ly
hope was that no one was sighted in
the crowds that at times filled his
store. He said 1t was the biggest Su-
burban Day he had ever had.
Biggest Suburban Day.
I'VE had all the business we could
well take care Of" said Mr.. Foster.
He said that he believed the sales
yesterday exceeded by few dollars
the biggest Suburban Day the store
has ever enjoyed.
Those merchants that placed their
goods before the people in advertise
ments Tuesday, it was found, were
especially favored with number of
shoppers. One prominent merchant
VINO uNtl JiStu uHotluLlu6ly OH tudt
day criticised other dealers for not
pursuing the same policy. He said
that if the merchants would really
enter into the spirit of Suburban Day
that shoppers would throng there ev-
cry Wednesday.
AS it was however there were a
number of fares refunded, and Gus
toners came from Jamesburg. South
River, South Amboy, Woodbridge,
Staten Island and other places
Albert Leon, a prominent furniture
dealer at Smith and State streets,
said that he had fair trade yester-
day, which was good, taking in con-
sideration the weather. Ludwig f.
furniture store reports good trade
for yesterday and so does the city
market.
Though there were number of
shoppers here yesterday, merchants
declare that the holiday trade has not
yet started. This, they say, does not
usually begin until two weeks or SO
before Christmas.
Stern & Company report a very
good business and there was a fine
trade at the shoe store of l. c..
Moore. Thomas West & Company
report good trade considering the
disagreeable weather. A goou sale
was made to Railway patron and
one from SpotsWood, among the GUS
toners coming from long distances.
The Staten Island trade was also
good
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-10
Wilhelm
Slouly Sinking,
London Claims
special ou United press VIC.

Special bU United Press Wire.
London, Dec. 10.-Kaiser Wilhelm
was racked by a severe coughing
spell early today and was relieved
only after court physician and the
empress, who was summoned to his
bedside, had administered to him for
nearly an hour. Reports reaching
here via Amsterdam assert. 1t is
now accepted in London that the
condition of the kaiser is serious.
1t is evident that the strictest cen
sorship is being exercised by the
German government. Reports of his
majesty's illness have come from
numerous different points. His all
ments are variously described as in
fluenza, bronchitis, pneumonia and
nervous prostration.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-10
servians Rout Austrians, is Claim

Special By United Press Wire.
Salonica, (via London), Dec. 10
A great victory over the Austrian
right wing is claimed by the Seryian
army. An official statement receiv-
ed here from Nish declares that the
18th and 18th army corps were dis
persed, $1,000 being killed and
wounded, the Servians claim, that
the Austrians were disseminated.
Two thousand were made prisoners
it is asserted and fifty-two cannons
and fifty-six machine guns captured,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-10
King Congratulates Sturdee,

Special bV United Press Wfre.
London, Dec. 10:-King George
today sent a message of congratula-
ton to Vice Admiral Sir Frederick
Sturdee and men of his fleet for their
victory over the Germans and the
sinking of the cruisers Scharnharst,
Gneisenau and Leipsig off the Falk-
land Island. General Sir John
French, commander-in-chi of
British land forces, also sent mes
sage to Admiral Sturdee on behalf
of the army.
In the message he said 81 con-
gratulate you and the admiralty on
having swept the seas clear of the
enemy's ships"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-10
Drop Bombs on Freiburg.

Special by United Press Wire.
Vienna (via Berlin and London)
Dec, 10-The official statement from
the war office today said: In west
ern Galicia our attacks continue.
Calm prevails in southern Poland,
The enemy's renewed attacks in the
vicinity of Piotrkow have failed"
Berlin reports that hostile aviators
dropped bombs upon Freiburg, prov
ince of Baden, yesterday. They in
f1icted no damage and were driven
off.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-10
NOTICE.
Perth AmbOy Trust COmpany,

Perth Amboy, N j., Dec. 8, 1914.
the Board Of Directors, held today, a
semi-annual dividend of three per
cent. (3%) was declared on the cap
ital stock of this company. payable
Jan. End, 1915, to stockholders OF
record as at close of business De-
eember 10th, 1914.
S. RIDDLESTORFFER,
2eS3-12-10-1t* SecretarY-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-10
VIII Visit Newark G.. A. r..

Department Commander Samuel G.
Garretson, of the Grand Army of the
Republic of the State of New Jersey,
accompanied by several members of
Major James H. Dandy Post, of this
city, will visit Phil Sheridan Post in
Newark tonight at the celebration of
the anniversary of the institution Of
the post
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-10
Germans Make Persistent At
taCks in Poland Allies Hold
300 Mile Stretch Of Trenches
Into AIsaCe, Paris Claims.


Petrograd, Dec. 10:-Persistent
attacks by Germans within forty
miles of Warsaw are admitted by
official statements from the war
office today. 1t is declared that on
the evening of December Z the Ger
mans began to advance along the
entire fifty-mile front from How to
Glovno. They were repulsed with
enormous losses.
Fighting in the vicinity of Mlawa
is less violent, 1t Is declared.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-10
KATO DlSAPPOiNTS CHINESE.
Promise of kiauchsu's Return Was
Hoped For

Peking, Dec. 10.-The statement by
Baron Kato, Japanese foreign minister.
In the Japanese diet that it had not
been decided whether Kiauchau would
be returned to China at the close OF
the war has given rise to expressions
of deep disappointment both In Chi
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-10
TWO MEN
At FERRY FOR
HORSE THIEVES

Two men are being held today in
the lookup as horse thieves. They
were arrested about 4 o'clock this
morning by Patrolman Gutowski,
who found loaded thirty-eight cal
ibre revolver underneath the seat
of the wagon they were driving. The
men were trying to go to New York
but were held up by the ferryboat
not running at that hour of the
morning. They could give no salts
factory explanation of where they
were from and where they were 60
ing, so were taken into custody.
After communicating with the
Trenton police 1t was learned that
three gray horses had been stolen
from the capital city last night, and
Captain John j. Clancy, and Ser
geant Walter -Blauth, of the Trenton
Detective Bureau, Immediately
started for this city. They arrived
shortly before noon with August
Muehlhausen, a cooper, of Liberty
and Howell streets, Trenton, the
owner of the two stolen horses, who
identified them this afternoon. The
owner declared that he did not miss
his three gray horses until about
O'Clock this morning, when he noti-
fed the Trenton police. He said that
they robbed his stable of three
horses and harness and stole Wag-
on from a neighbor.
Detective Sergeants Huff and Long
together with the two sleuths from
Trenton, and Patrolmen Gutowski
and Hartmann are trying today to
locate the third horse. Mr.. Meuhl-
hausen declared that the trio OF
horses were worth about 81, ,00e.
offered $5 for Drive to New York.
Patrolman Gutowski was Informed
by men early this morning that two
men in a wagon to which two horses
we're attached waiting at the ferry at
the foot of Smith street, had offered
him $5 to drive them to New York.
The case looked suspicious to the
alert officer, and he went to the men,
and asked where they were from.
They said Trenton, but would not
tell where they were going, or elab-
crate on their whereabouts. The pa
trolman searched the wagon and
found the loaded revolver, whereup-
on the case looked more suspicious
and he placed the men under arrest
and took the horses to Liddle and
Pfeiffer stables.
The men gave their names as A.
Krakow, twenty-five years old, and
Joseph Abrams, both of New York
city The two horses are a hand
some pair of grays. Pending an in
vestigation being made today the
men will be held twenty-four hours
as suspicious characters.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-10
England Mistress Of Sea as
Vice Admiral Sturdee Over
takes German Cruisers and
Destroys Them.

q
Buenos Ayres, Dec. 10: = The
British fleet under Vice Admiral Sir
Frederick Sturdee, is reported to
have completed it's victory over the
German fleet by overtaking and sink
ing the cruisers Nurnberg and Dres-
den. The report of the overtaking
and destruction of the two remaining
vessels of the German fleet was re-
ceived today in a wireless from Port
Stanley.
All attempts to get further details
OF the engagement of Tuesday
through the Montevideo wireless sta
tton have failed. Montevideo is now
unable to communicate with Tort
Stanley. or get any confirmation OF
the brief statement that the Nurn-
berg and Dresden have been sunk
According to information received six
British cruisers were engaged with
the Germans. Nothing Is known as
to the makeup of the British squad
ron except that 1t was accompanied
by one transport
The battle which resulted in the
Scharnhorst, Gneisenau and Leipsfg
started in Argentine waters, but de-
veloped into a running fight which
was carried into the high seas. and
the German cruisers are reported 20
have gone down off the FalklAnd
Islands.
German Admiral Won Stee went
down with his flagship. The British
losses, accl riding to wireless, amount
ed to less than 100 killed and wound
ed. The British vessels were but
slightly damaged
1t was miscalculation of the Ger
mans as to the route the British
would take, coupled with rare STRAIT
egy with the English that resulted
| in the battle. The Germans tried
| to avoid fight with the British fleet
Admiral Won Stee was endeavorine
to get out into the open Atlantic,
when he misjudged the direction by
which the British feet would APP
proach and was forced to give bat
tie. In addiction to sinking the three
German cruisers the British feet
captured and sunk five German mer-
chant vessels In the same vicinity
in which the battle occurred.
The latest statement issued by the
British admiralty made no mention
of the British fleets reported success
in overtaking the Nurnberg and
Dresden. According to the last Of
icial word Vice Admiral Sturdee
was pursuing the two German ves-
sells. 1t is reasonable to assume that
Admiral Sturdee would report the
sinking of the Nurnberg and Dres-
den to the admiralty promptly and
that the admiralty would make the
news public at once.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-10
England Mistress of Sea.

Special by United Press Wire.
London. Dec. England has
reasserted herself and again assumed
her position as mistress of the seas.
This is the general view taken in
London today as result of the
victory in the south Atlantic in
which the German cruisers Scharn-
horst, Gneisenau and Leitzig were
sunk by the squadron under COM
mand of Vice Admiral Sir Frederick
Sturdee, especially since word has
been received that the Dresden and
Nurnberg, the two German cruisers
that escaped last night, were over
taken and also sunk this morning.
The admiralty was overwhelmed to-
day with demands for additional de-
tails of the victory.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-10
SINK NUREMBERG AND DRESDEN.
SWEEPING SEAS OF BIG GERMAN FLEET
GERMAN CRUISERS
SUNK BY BRITISH.

The Scharnhorst, Gneisenau and
Leipzig, shown in photo in the
order named, part of a squadron
commanded by Admiral Won Spec,
were sunk during an engagement
with British fleet in the South
Atlantic. Recently they sank two
British ships in the Pacific.
Photo by American Press Asso-
citation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-10
CARD OF THANKS,

The undersigned desire to thank
their many friends for the kind
sympathy and help rendered us dur
ing our recent bereavement and the
loss of our beloved husband and
father. Among these we wish to
make special mention of Rev. Rom
anoff and Rev. Wilhelm, Mr.. S.
Brody, Mr.. Isaac Alpern and DR.. ].
G. Wilson, both as physician and
friend.
We also wish to thank the Birth
Abraham, Bnei Zion, Royal Area
mum, Progress Club, Odd Fellows,
and the Y. M. H. A. for the respects
paid, and also for the many beautiful
floral tributes.
MRS. N. JACOBSON & FAMILY.
12107-12-10-1t*
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-10
German General Killed.

Special bV United Press Wtre.
Basle, Switzerland, Dec. 10:-Dis-
patches from Munich today confirm
ed the report that General Won May
er, commander of the BaVarian for
ces, was killed by a bomb dropped
from an aeroplane. The general was
struck while entering his automobile.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-10

Sewing machines ana rypewriters
at Jensen's. 336 State street.
10736-10-29-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-10
French Center Gains.

Special bv United Press Wire.
Paris, Dec. 10:--Gains of from
200 to 500 yards along the French
center are reported today in the
official communicates issued from the
war office. Along the Aisne and In
the Champagne region artillery duels
continue with the advantage resting
with the French. In Argonne con-
tinued progress is reported
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-12-10

WEATHER - Unset
tied tonight and Fri
day. Probably snow
ffurries and colder
Friday. Moderate
northerly winds.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-06
ANEW JERSEY EXAMPLE.

In spite Of the faith and 4enthusi-
asm of Progressive leaders in West
Virginia and other states, examples
which tend to show the disintegra-
ton sof the Prog fessiye party threu gh
!: general Sturnih Back To- IL ( Repub-
lican fold are peeomiDg 81 more and
more numerous. 9
Atths last congressional election
In the Seventh New Jersey district:
1856 votes were cast. In the pri-
mary on Tuesday there were. Ia SIC,
or more than two-thirds. In 1912 the
Republican vote was 6.666, tile, Pro
gressiye vote .,74s. In the primary
this week the Republican vote in
creased to $3.50 and the Progressive.
vote dropped to 4oSy
These figures present significance
which cannot be mistaken. And this
is no sporadic instance. The same
thing has occurred over and over
again, wherever the thing has been
nut to the test.-Huntington Herald
Dispatch
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-06
is THERE A DEMOCRATIC lat i ];
BREACH4

In the course of his remarkably
frank speech on the canal exemption
repeater In the House OF Representa-
tives on Tuesday Speaker Clark said:
President Wilson does not desire
a breach in the Democratic party, i
do not desires breach in the Demo-
cratic party, and there is no breach
jip the Democratic, party b
y lew minutes; later 22G Demo
fiEatie members voted to repudiate a
piank In the Democratic national
platform Of 1s12land so Democratic
members voted to reject. the recon.
incubation of the Democratic presi.
dent elected in 1912. .
How this incident Is regarded by
some Democrats may be learned by
consulting William r. Hearst,s New
York American, one OF theimost5wide.
~ circulated Democratic papers in the
United States Under a Washington
date Alfred Henry Lewis telegrapfis
that journal: I q
In an attempt to measure In adj
vance the party havoc being wrough..
by Mlr. Wilson's canal efforts, to sub.
ordinate the United States to Eng.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-06
LUKE McLUKE!,..;

The old-fashioned boy who used
to get a penny. for turning the handle
of the clothes wringer for his moth
or on wash day now has a son who
cusses every timS ,he2has tolctank Up
his auto johsinGsst ZS@sT ;~elil i
watching N Mall. rhin&with
q %atGll on his wrist aud a apdkeri
cfiffef n MS fs' sssttgeSe and d bassonate
green feather in the back, Q. his hit,
III ceftaihly mighty hard to al Sup
anything. against what the women
are wearing. I 1.
When a man spends 70 cents q
round for drinks and then refuses
his children a few. inickels to go to a
picture show because they are spend
ing money on foolishness, his bat
ting average as "a. Good Fellow would
be about OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 81. :
was the Official Scorer.
This. a free country. That is the
reason why a man who. wears side
whiskcrs thinks he has a license to
laugh at .chinaman who wears a
ptgtal.
Here is a real GUESSING contest. IL
Father goes downtown for a quart
of booze, a deck of cards. a box Of
poker chips. sack of tobacco and a
speel Of No. % white thread. which
article is he going to forget2
have become better acquainted.
1t isn't always modesty thatsmakes
a well=built girl wear high necked
dresses. Maybe it's a mole.
Every woman hates flattery when
you are handing It to, some other
woman. =
Dives may have been d mean old
cuss but he mover tried to run his
limousine over Lazarus when the
latter was trying to get on a street
car. "a
( There are all sorts of people. In
Guiding the old crab who wouldn't
give a dime toward q playground fop
children, but would cheerfuly kick
in with $40 for a new pair Of night
glasses for. Antheny. Comstock.
M have always liked to believe that
the Cheerful Liar will eventually GET
to Heaven: He Is the lad who would
rather fb than, hurt your feelings
He always says business is good
when It isn't, and says you are look
ing tine when you are looking rot5
ten.