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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-11-06
SUICIDE.

Suicide by hanging was committed
on Tuesday night last at Perryville, in
this county, by the "boss" mason of
the Susquehanna Bridge, which is
being built by the P, w. & B. Rail
road Company. Cause-supposed to
have been concerned in frauds upon
the company for some $4,000.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-11-06
DIED.

Getty-In Philadelphia, on the 7th
ult., Samuel Getty, formerly of Cecil
county, in the 41st year of his age.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-04-14

cipalIy because they are unable to
ascribe any other reason for his dis
appearance.
He lived with his wife and six
months-old son, Robert, in a nicely
furnished apartment on the ground
floor at the North Sixth street ad-
dress. He did a small painting busi-
ness for himself, and found work
pretty scarce for more than six
months, although he had not reached
the end of his resources.
His wife, who Is more than ten
years his junior, said today that her
husband was an ideal home man,
who spent all his money and time in
his family's behalf and was of very
even temperament. On his last night
at home he played pinochle with her
and two neighbors and seemed In the
best of spirits. He was particularly
happy that night, she said, because
their child seemed TO have entirely
recovered from a short Illness.
His health was good also, she said,
the only illness experienced during
their six wears of married life having
been lead poisoning several years ago
contracted through his employment
None of his business or lodge friends
have seen him since his disappear
ance nor have the police of the
Fifth precinct, who have been noti-
fed. discovered any trace of him.
He is described as about feet 8
inches tall, 150 pounds, smooth faced
and of dark complexion. He Wore a
black suit and overcoat, and there
was a Masonic charm on his watch
chain.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-04-14
DYE|NG PLANT
IS NOW WILLING
TO ARB|TRATE
HoIIander's Counsel, However,
Says Employees Make No
Propositions.

That the firm of A. Hollander &
Son is willing to arbitrate the diff
ferences between the men who are
on strike and the company was the
assertion made today by Samuel F.
Leber, counsel for the company.
"The strike Is no nearer a conclu-
sion today than since it started" said
Mr.. Leber, because the men refuse
to put any definite proposition be-
fore us. We are willing to submit
the matter to board of arbitration,
to consist of the strike leaders or
their representatives and any repre-
sentative committee or board, such
as the Board of Trade.
1--WE do not even ask that the firm
be represented. We are willing to
produce our books, our pay rolls and
the records of the company and sub
NIT them for the consideration Of any
fair minded board.
1--WE realize that we have been criti-
cised by the men for alleged unfair
treatment, but I think that an exam
ination of our records will show that
our employees have received as much
consideration in the matter of wages,
hours and working conditions as any
unskilled laborers in the city.
mo one regrets more than the
members of the firm the tragedy
which resulted in the death of two
of the strikers on Sunday. While it
is true that q strike is in progress,
the fatality might have occurred
under any other circumstances, and
the shooting was, apparently, caused
more by a race feeling than by any
connection with the strike"
According to Michael Hollander, a
member OF the firm, the plant may
soon have to suspend business be-
cause of the scarcity of dyestuffs.
"The lack of dyeing material Is
causing us as much concern as the
strike" said Mr.. Holander. "The ma
terial is very scarce at present be-
cause of the European war. and we
have to pay about ten times it's
former value TO get it. Now, it is
feared, the chemicals cannot be Sc
cured for any price"
Scores of applicants for work were
turned away from the factory again
today, according to Mr.. Hollander.
The present force of 400 men is turn
ing out the work fast enough to sup
ply the demand, he said.
The guard of policemen and private
detectives were on duty at the factory
again today, but the strikers did not
put in an appearance. Another con-
ference was held by the men today
and they assert that they are still
determined to remain on strike until
they are recognized as union men and
paid union wages.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-04-14
May Be Too Late
to Amend NeWark'S
City Building Bill
Want Memorial Building Linn
tied to ST 100000 and Have
Mayor Name Commission.

Although the Committee of One
Hundred yesterday decided on
changes for the bill before the Legis-
lature giving Newark the right to
raise $4,000, 600 for a memorial build
ing in connection with the two hun
dred and fiftieth celebration, Senator
Austen Colgate, of Essex, today stated
that there would be no amendments
at this late day. The idea was to put
in the amendment at Trenton today.
ITO interfere with the bill would
only jeopardize its passage" he said.
''It is in the House, and if we amend
1t 1t would have to come back to the
Senate, thus losing time that is val
liable now when the Legislature is so
near adjournment"
The Legislature may continue its
session until next week.
According to the provisions of the
amendment, as approved by the COM
mittee perfecting arrangements, the
bill would be cut by 100000. 1t was
also planned that there would be no
necessity for using the money for a
memorial building unless the voters
SO decided at the special election in
September.
That the building should be in
charge of a committee appointed by
the mayor was what was also de-
sired by the members of the commit
tee, and which was provided for by
the amendments. 1t was also ar
ranged so that the tax rate will not
jump too much within a year, the
proposed amendments providing that
not more than $500 be taken from the
tax levy in any one year.
When the bill was first introduced
-
Now everyone seems TO be on the job
to help its passage.
The proposed amendments were the
result OF a conference yesterday be-
tween former Governor Franklin
Murphy and Mayor Raymond.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-04-14
DR.. CHAPMAN'S
REMARKS STIR
UP PRESBYTERY
Clergyman Resents Criticisms
Placed Upon Work by
Brother Clergyman.
NOTE OF CONFIDENCE
SMOoTHS dVER MATTER
Meeting Also --cts on Rev. John
McDoweil's Request to
Leave Body.

There was a lively tilt at yester-
day afternoons session of the New
ark Presbytery in the First Presby
terian Church between Rev. DR..
William Y. Chapman, pastor Of the
Roseville Avenue Presbyterian
Church, and Rev. Andrew S. xZim-
norman, pastor OF the Memorial
Presbyterian Church.
Dr. Chapman, who is chairman of
the committee on church extension
Of the Presbytery Of Newark, OBJ
Jected to criticism leveled at the
committee in letter written by Mr..
zimmerman, and for more than an
hour the clergymen engaged in a
discussion.
Following the presentation of the
report of the committee DIR. Chap
man said he would like to supple-
ment the report by a verbal state
ment. Then, without mentioning
Mr.. Zimmerman, DIR. Chapman de-
clared that criticism of the commit
tee had been made to him by q let
ter.
II want to state at once" said he,
"tnat if the writer of the letter rep
resented to any great degree the
sentiments of the Presbytery the
twelve members of the committee
stand ready to resign and give their
places to more honorable men,"
There was buzz of surprise at
this announcement, and a craning of
necks to hear what further DR..
Chapman might have to say.
Il will read excerpts from this
letter." continued DR.. Chapman, .'but
before doing SO L want to state that
at least eleven men on that COM
mittee are men OF wisdom and
honor, and men who are giving
large portions of their time to this
work. We have been charged with
Confined ON Page 2. Column A.,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-04-14
COUNTY TAKES
TITLE TO PARK ARK
IN BELLEV|LLE
Hendrix Property Is Purchased
at $1,75o Per
Acre.

The Essex County Park Commis-
sion today took title to the new
county park at Belleville, which was
purchased from the Harmon Hendrix
estate for s57,252. The property is
located between Mill and John
street, east of the pipe line of the
East Jersey Water Company, and
contains S2.704 acres, so that the
price was $1,E50 per acre.
Three years ago the Legislature ap-
propriated 100000 for a county park
in Belleville, and bonds bearing in
terest at four per cent. were to be
sold to provide the funds. Owing to
tight money market, it was i'm
possible to dispose of the bonds at
that time. In 1913 the Legislature
made the interest on the park bonds
four and a half per cent.
The land chosen for the Belleville
pleasure ground is high and over
looks New York and the Orange
mountains. 1t has plenty of fine
trees, but no houses. Tho property
has been in the possession of the
Hendrix family for over 100 years.
The $42,S00 remaining of the $780,
600 appropriated for the Belleville
park will be used in improving the
property and converting it into a
park.
1t was also announced today that
the commission has received assur-
ance from the Board of Freeholders
that there will be another issue Of
park bonds shortly to enable the COM
to carry on other contem-
plated improvements. The total bond
issue for all park improvements viii
he $450,000. OF this amount 100000
has already been issued. The addi-
tional S250,000 will be issued next
month. OF the total amount 500, 900
will be used for an administrative
building at Sixth and Clifton avenues,
near Branch Brook Park, and $3.50, 900
for the West Side Park.
Plans and specifications will short
ly be prepared for the administration
The property TO be acquired
as an addition to the West Side Park
Is bounded by Thirteenth and Four
teenth streets, Sixteenth and Eigh-
teenth avenues. This property was
formerly known as the Magnolia
swamp. Owing to the swampy nature
of the ground 1t was impossible to
erect substantial buildings on the
property. Instructions were issued to
the secretary of the commission today
TO negotiate with the owners of the
property for it's purchase.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-04-14
FIDELITY IS To
co AHEAD WITH
PLAZA HOTEL
Trust Company Will Provide
Financial Backing to Com
plete Structure.
LOCAL PRIDE HELPS
IN DECIDING COURSE
Original Builders Found the
Task Beyond Their
Resources.
LOCAL PRIDE HELPS
IN DECIDING COURSE

That the Military Plaza Hotel on
Park place will be completed and in
operation in time for the celebration
Of the 250th anniversary of Newark
next year, if not before then, seems
now to be an assured fact
1t has been conceded for some time
that unless some individual or, better
still, some corporation with large re-
sources took hold Of the project, it
would never amount to much, and
today Uzal II. McCarter. president Of
the Fidelity Trust Company, declared
that If all other plans fail for the
completion of the hotel the big in
stitution of which he is the head will
see TO il that the undertaking is car
rled through
Mr. McCarter's interest in the mat
ter and that Of the Fidelity is two
fold. In the first place the site Of
the hotel Is part OF the Philip n.
Jackson estate, which the Fidelity IS
caring for as executor OF Mr.. jack
sons viii. and in the second place
there is, so far as the Fidelity and
it's president are concerned. the mat
ter of civic pride.
las the matter stands" said Mr.
McCarter, there is not much that
can say about it. 1t happens, un-
fortunately. that those who under
took to build the hotel have been
unable 10 carry out their plans and
as a result, no work has been done
on the partially completed structure
for some time. To have the building
stand as it is, boarded up and un-
finished. is not only a blot. on the
ENTERPRISE Of Newark and q blow at
her civic pride, but burden on the
jackson estate. which this company.
as executor, has in charge.
"To raise that burden and to give
to Newark the hotel that its size, It's
wonderful growth and IT'S civic pride
all demand Is a task thai the Fidelity
Trust Company will undertake If
other interests will not or cannot,
carry the hotel project through. 1t
may be, of course, that II this insu-
tuition decides to go ahead, either
directly or indirectly, with the hotel
that 1t win encounter legal obstacles,
| but unless they prove insurmounta-
ble-and I don't imagine for mo-
lment that they will--the hotel will
/ be finished In ample time for use al
/ the anniversary celebration OF the
! founding of the city"
| Just when some definite move ia
| the matter viii be made and just
what lines the Fidelity will follow II
| It undertakes the completion of the
hotel Mr.. McCarter said he didn't
know, but he declared with emphasis
that if it can be finished in no other
Continued on Page 2, Column 81
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-04-14
BANK OFFICER
PUT ON TRIAL

On similar charge TO that on
which John B. Scarlet was convicted
three weeks ago-overdrawing his ac-
count while acting as a director of
the RosevilIe Trust Company-Harry
w. Foster, former vice-president of
the institution, was placed on trial
today before Judge Harry v. os-
borne and jury in the Court of
Oyer and Terminer. The indictment
Is for misdemeanor and alleges a spe-
cific overdraft of $160.49 on August 3,
1918, five days before the bank closed
its doors.
Jerome T. Congleton and Maximilian
M. Stallman represent Foster. Pros
ecutor Guild and First Assistant
Prosecutor Mott are acting for the
State.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-04-14
TAYLOR OUT
Of ASYLUM
AND into JAIL
Judge Osborne Refuses TO Ad-
judge Lawyer a
Lunatic.

Upon the refusal OF Judge Harry
V. Osborne to adjudge Andrew S.
Taylor, the South Orange lawyer, a
lunatic and commit him permanently
to an asylum, Taylor was released by
the authorities at Overlook today
and taken into custody again by the
sheriff to answer criminal charge.
Bail was fixed at $500 and unless
Taylor secures it some time this aft
ernoon be will go back to Jail, where
he was before he was temporarily
committed to the asylum three weeks
ago.
Taylor was brought to court today
to plead to an indictment that had
been found against him alleging false
pretence in obtaining $3.50 from a
client in South Orange Upon the
representation Of counsel for Taylor
that he had not had time to confer
with Taylor, the court adjourned the
pleading until a week from today and
fixed bail at 81, 500 at the prosecutor s
suggestion.
Judge Osborne then asked If there
was any further testimony on the
question Of Taylor's sanity. The last
hearing on the matter was adjourned
till today to allow further medical
testimony on behalf of Taylor. Judge
Osborne said he was not satisfied
that the lawyer was a lunatic. Mr..
Stein said he had no further evidence
to put in and the court then an
nounced that IL declined to make the
order of commitment.
Harold A. Miller, assistant county
counsel, who was present TO represent
the Overlook hospital, stated that in
asmuch as the application had been
dismissed there was no further reason
to hold Taylor and he left him in the
court room, where a sheriff's man
took him into custody again In q
few minutes.
Was Prominent in Village.
Mr.. Taylor was police justice in
South Orange Village for several
wears. He is a former member OF
the South Orange Board of Educa-
tion. a trustee Of the South Orange
Cemetery Association, member OF
the moving picture committee of the
South Orange Home and School As
sociation. He has lived in South Or
ange all his life. He is q graduate of
Yale University, and is a member of
one of the best-known families in
South Orange.
The action which eventually led to
Mr.. Taylor's arrest is said TO have
dated back several years. Mr., Taylor
claims to have been counsel for the
Continued on Page Q. Column El
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-04-14
Indications OF Frost
Tonight Are in the Air,
Declares Local FOrecaster

Indications of a light frost to-
night In more exposed localities in
the northern part of the State were
seen by the forecaster at noon to-
day. He believed the fair weather
will continue tonight and tomorrow
without much change in tempera-
ture tomorrow, and the wind con-
tinuing from the north.
At noon today the temperature was
81, rise. of twelve degrees from the
low mark of the night. and there
was a three-mile north wind.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-04-14
BURGLAR HAS
CRUDE OUTFIT
ON LOCAL JOB

An amateur burglar equipped with
stilson wrench, butcher saw and a
hammer entered the homes of Mrs.
Margaret Hirnfeld and Morris Sichel,
at 119 South Orange avenue, last
night about 9 O'Clock, in the absence
of the families and found nothing to
steal.
Later the man commenced work on
the rear door Of Sichers candy fac
tory ON the ground floor, when he
next door. Calm summoned Police
man ZeIlers, who was waiting for a
car at South Orange avenue and
Prince street, but by the time the
officer got back the man had gone
leaving his unusual burglars kit
behind
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-04-14

Ernest Gilmore Gardner. who Is in
South America representing the Eve
ming Star, is on his way to Santiago,
Chile, after visiting Guayaquil and
Quito, Ecuador, and Lima, Peru. At
Panama he had an interview with
Colonel G. W. Goethals, the builder
of the canal, and went with him to
see the Culebra cut. which is still
causing trouble and taxing the inge-
nuity of the engineer. The weight of
the mountain causes the bottom OF
the canal to push upward On some
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-04-14
PostOffiCe Department
Will Soon Put in Effect
c. @. d. Mail System

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE
postoffice department is planning to
put into effect the first COLLECTION
delivery postal plan in its history,
it was learned today.
Officials decline to discuss the mat
ter, but it was known that the post
master-general, in a letter to the
comptroller of the treasury March "a,
said the proposition was under con-
sideration.
1t provides for acceptance of par
eel postal matter without prepay
ment, in effect, corresponds to the
telegraph privilege of collecting
charges from the addressee.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-04-14
E.. G. GARDNER, OF STAR STAFF,
ON WAY TO CHILEAN CAPITAL

days when the depth of the canal is
ascertained and shows at / o'clock a
depth OF twenty-eight feet, a meas
urement at o'clock will show a
depth of twenty-four feet, Mr.. Gard
ner writes.
The Star representative had also
an interview with President Porras,
of the Panama republic. and the Sec
retary of foreign affairs. He was
taken through the School of Arts and
Sciences, where $50 boys are being
taught at the expense Of the Panama
governments.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-04-14
President Gilmore on Way
to See Peps Start Season

CHICAGO, April IL - President
James A. Gilmore left today for a
visit to the Eastern half of the Fed
eral circuit. He will attend the OPEN
ing at Newark Friday and at Pitts
burgh Saturday. He said he would de-
fer a decision in the Buffalo protest
against the Brooklyn victory in the
opening game until he had received
full reports from all concerned.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-04-14
Wife OF DIR. Kraemer
UndergOes Operation

Mrs. Charles r. Kraemer, wife OF
DR.. Charles F. Kraemer, former pres
ident of the Board OF Works, was
operated upon today at st. Barna-
bass Hospital by DR.. Edward j. Ill
She is now resting easily.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Kraemer
was taken ill at her home, 269 Mt.
Prospect avenue, and rushed to the
hospital
DR.. Kraemer, who was scheduled to
speak at the Jefferson dinner at the
Kruger Auditorium last night, could
not attend owing to the illness of his
WIFE,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-04-14
Sixth Avenue Tenement
Blaze Soon Extinguished

Firemen were called to q tenement
at 1920 Sixth avenue, near Cutler
street, this afternoon. A blaze had
started on the third floor. There was
considerable excitement among the
families in the dwelling. The demage
was small
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-04-14
BELIEVES MISSING
HUSBAND IS AN
APHASIA VICTIM
Wife of Painter Can Ascribe No
Other Reason for His
Absence.

David C. Shanks, painter thirty
eight years old, left home at 376 North
Sixth street, Wednesday morning,
March 81, saying he was going to see
about a painting job on Orange street
and has not been seen or heard from
since. His wife and sisters believe
that he must have been stricken with
aphasia. but entertain the belief prin-
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-04-14

Photo Of Frank Kramer. neatly mounted,
presented to every lady In grandstand at
cycle races next Observation-Disclosures
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-04-14

Get in on veiodrome Souvenir.
Neatly mounted photo Of Frank kramer
for every lady in grandstand at next Sun
days cycle observation-disclosures
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1915-04-14

Dancing
hillside Park Saturday eve-Advertisemsnt
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To the north. in the district aiorr
the Prussian frontier. there are II
movements Of first Importance. Sma
battles are daily occurrence in tn
Marlampol district. The German
have occupied fortified positions frosii
Nariampol to Suwalki since their u11
successful invasion of a month ago
The Russians are attempting perEls-
tentiy to oust the Germans from this
region. The Szeszupa, flowing north
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