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Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-29
Mediation Impossible,

Specidl By United Press Wire.
Berlin, via wireless to Sayville,
July 29:-The Koelnische Zeitung's
Washington correspondent, in a dis
patch discussing the latest American
note, declares it makes American
peace mediation impossible. The
editor adds this opinion Is shared by
Germany.
Official English figures on sub
marine warfare of Germany given
out two weeks ago said that in
twenty-five weeks ninety-eight Bri-
tish and ninety-five neutral ships
have been destroyed; 5000 iron
crosses have been conferred In the
first year of the war on German SOL
diers who displayed throughout the
conflict conspicuous bravery and 10y
atty.
The Athens correspondent of the
Vesche zeitung reports the English
super-dreadnought Lyon arrived in
the harbor of Mudros, together with
the big troop ships Mauretania and
Aquitania. The Lyon received seri-
GUS damage in engagement last Jan
uary off the Dodger bank, and ap-
parently is not considered a first
class ship now. Agamemnon is also
lying in Mudros harbor in a badly
mutilated condition.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-29
DR.. HENRY'S SUIT AGAINST
TERRA GOTTA PLANT SETTLED
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

New Brunswick, July 29:-An
action brought by DR.. F. c. Henry,
of Perth Amboy, against the Federal
Terra Gotta Company, of Wood
bridge, was settled out of court to-
day. The physician sued to recover
5000 for an operation performed
upon James Leahey, following an ac-
ctdent In which the latter was seri-
ously injured at the company s
plant. The company was obliged to
pay a sum to DR.. NJ. S. Meinzer and
for service in the city hospital at
Perth Amboy, in addition to DR..
Henry's fee, it was claimed, while 1t
had expected to pay a lump sum OF
$500 to cover all of the expenses.
The case had been set down for a
hearing this morning. A jury was
drawn to try it and then came the
settlement. Thomas Brown ap-
peared as counsel for the physician.
Russell e. Watson, of this city, rep
resented the company.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-29
.ELUDES FATHER To EL0PE
FROM so. AMBOY, TITS SAID

Dan Cupid is no respecter of
persons and it is worse than useless
for a prospective father-in-law to
oppose the little gods wishes, ac-
cording to an elopement declared to
have been made from South Amboy
yesterday or Tuesday.
1t was learned that man giving
his name as John Jones, of Philadel-
phia, and Miss Ada Belle Ward, of
South Amboy, appeared before the
city registrar at $3.50 o'clock Tues
day night and secured a marriage
license. For some time Mr.. Jones
had been living in South Amboy. The
couple were seen to board a trolley
car bound for this city at O'Clock
the same night, and report gained
credence to the effect that they had
taken Trenton-Amboy division
train enroute to Philadelphia. 1t is
believed that the persistent young
people returned to New Jersey last
night and were married, after the
necessary twenty-four hours required
by law had elapsed. A number of
clergymen in this vicinity denied
marrying the couple.
John Ward, father of the bride,
searched the city for the couple yes
terday afternoon to no avail, after
the sudden disappearance of Miss
Ward from home Tuesday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-29

tion to enable him to pursue the
study of medicine. MIR. Wakeling' s
ambition for a long time has been
the practice of medicine. He b--
lieves that he will be able to accom-
plish as much OF more in the field of
medical science as he would be able
to do in following lis work in Young
Mems Christian Associations.
Mr. keeling Is only twenty FIVE
- "a lals . and eIP5cts 70 gfadi.at t
in medicine and actively practice hil
new profession while still in young
manhood. His training in Y NJ. c.
A. work has given him an Insight
into human nature, which will be of
incalculable value in his future ca
reer.
Mr. Wakeling came here last No
vember from Brandon, Manitoba
where he was connected with Y NJ
c. A. He was graduated at the
Spring gfeld, Mass, Y. M. C. A. Train
ing school, and later served as boys
work secretary in Brocton, Mass.
Mr.. Wakeling will study medicine
in Chicago, matriculating at the
opening of the fall term. Though
his stay here has been shot, Mr.
Wakeling has made manv friends,
and accomplished an admirable
work among the youth of the city
He leaves with the wish of a host OF
friends for his future success
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-29
us. DIPLOMATS SEE
SETTLEMENT AHEAD
Mexico and Great Britain Situ-
atiOnS May be Cleared at
the Same Time.
IS COINCIDENT HOPED FOR
German-AmeriCa Negotiations
Have Become DeadIoCked,
Washington Says Today.
IS COINCIDENT HOPED FOR
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
Washington, July 29:-If Presi-
dent Wilson takes steps to compel
peace in Mexico and Great Britain
should modify its starvation block
ade of the German coast about the
same time, it might be something
more than a coincident. Those dip
lomatic observers of the information
al situation hinted today. AS mat
ters stand it was generally recog-
nized that the German-American ne
gotiations have come to a deadlock.
If America guaranteed the safety of
all British interests in Mexico, the
opinion was expressed that London
will be willing to make correspond
ing concessions to the United States.
1t is understood no formal diplo-
matte representation would be made
concerning Harry l.. Wilson, the
American consular clerk in Berlin,
under arrest on the nominal charge
Of trying to leave Germany without
a passport, but really, it was said,
for aiding an Englishman to fee the
country by helping him to get a
passport as an American
1t was expected the administration
would do all in its power unofficially
to have Wilson simply sent home
where 1t is certain he will be elimi-
mated from the government service
In short order.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-29
POLITICAL FIGHT
FOR SIXTH WARD
Republicans Will Concentrate
Efforts in That District for
AIdermaniC Control.

Present indications are that, de-
spite the fact that four Democrats
go out of Office this year, the Repub-
ltcans will concentrate their efforts
in but the sixth ward to win over
the aldermanic position. On the
other hand, it appears also that the
Democrats will not exert any siren
uous efforts for the elecrion of men
in local jobs, except to re-elect AL
derman Chris Jorgehseu in the
sixth. There is no evidence that
either side in any event, and each
| can.
1t is believed that both Demo
Gratis and Republicans vii strive
| most for the election of an alderman
| in the sixth ward. The Democrats
have been laying the foundation for
strong backing there for Mr.. Jor-
gensen during the past several
months, 1t is declared. That section
has been securing goodly share of
improvements as well as jobs.
Some Democrats concede the
fourth ward to the Republicans, and
some of the G.. o. P. followers con
cede the alderman at largeshfp and
the aldermanic position in the sec
ond ward to the Democrats. That
narrows the local fight down to a
warm contest in the sixth ward 1t
is generally believed that Alderman
at-Large w. Guy Weaver and Alder
man John w. Kelly will be re-elect-
ed and that the Republicans will
elect their man, Chris AnderEea, u
fhe fourth -----------/
When some OF the leading Repub-
licans were seen they declared that
1t would be their greatest aim this
year to secure popular and well sup
ported men. They realize that they
must fight against the odds of
Democrats In office and consequently
In power. It cannot be definitely
learned whether the G.. o. P. follow
ers have settled upon Frank Stas as
the probable opposition candidate to
Alderman Jorgensen, or they are
still looking further to find strong
er candidate. At any rate, it is gen.
orally admitted that the man who
runs against Mr. Jorgensen will have
no easy proposition.
There is no indication that the
postmastership here will be settled
before the coming election. 1t ap-
pears that the Democrats in power
wish to hold off to first view the
outcome this fall. Postmaster Will
liam H. Pfeiffer's term expired this
month, and he is now holdover
Collector of Revenue Richard F.
White has been mentioned most
prominently in connection with the
position.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-29
Invite PERTH AMBOYAAS
| TO n. Y. CITY CONFERENCE

Secretary Hugh Lynch, of the
Perth Amboy Board of Trade, has
been authorized by the American
City Bureau, of New York, to extend
invitations to Perth Amboyans, who
desire to attend series of confer
ences under the auspices of the
American City Bureau. The sessions
will conclude the term of the Sum-
mer School of Commercial and Civic
Organization Work now being con-
Quoted by the bureau. The meet
fngs will be held in the auditorium
of the Merchants Association OF
New York, the Russell Sage Founda-
tion and at the City CluD of New
York A wide range of suhjecss
relating to the work OF chambefs OF
commerce and similar organizations
will be discussed. Mr.. Lynch would
be glad TO furnish the necessary ere
dentials for any citizen desiroas OF
attending these sessions
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-29
PARK COMMISSION
BY SEPTEMBER lST
Question Who is in Charge of
the City'S Public Parks at
the Present Time.
ALDERMEN ARE IN CHARGE
So Says Mayor-NeW Com
mission viii Probably Plan
for 1916, is Opinion.
ALDERMEN ARE IN CHARGE

The question as to who is in
charge of the city's public parks is
one often asked. 1t was asked at
the meeting of the Board of Health
Tuesday night, and it was then
stated that the aldermanic park com
mittee was probably in charge, and
the members of that body were
scored for permitting alleged viola
tions of contract to the detriment of
health at the side of City Playground
No. 1. In the opinion of Mayor Ferd
Garretson the aldermen are in
charge of the park land at present,
except, possibly, the city playground
on the former Merritt track, which
has been turned over to the play
ground department. The mayor an
nounced that on or about September
1 the city's first Public Park Com
mission will probably be named by
him. 1t will have charge of the de-
velopment of parks in this city.
When the new commission is
named 1t is likely that it will imme-
diately begin to plan for operations
in 1916. Because of lack of funds
this year, and the fact that about
P13VVU Ado pCcu opcAb LOA thC PAdy
ground section alone on the former
Merritt tract, it is unlikely that there
will be much for the proposed play
ground commission to do this year
except to plan for the future. Those
plans will include the development
of q portion of the almshouse pro-
perty and the former water works
site for park purposes.
The park commission will be COM
posed of five members, OF which not
more than two must be of any one
political party, under the law, which
provides for the naming of park
commission. The first tasks to be
undertaken by the commission are
the conversion of the westerly por-
ton of the former Merritt tract, the
westerly section of the city aims
house property and a portion of the
former water works property into
parks. Plans for improving the aims
hous zSty are now under way
and llnsIGias nYblic park
we q .. g {
4
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-29
LEWIS STREET PROPERTY
SOLD TO KELLY REALTY co.

Improved property at the north
west corner of Lewis street and Ca
talpa avenue, known as 13S Lewis
street, being lot No. 8, in block 50,
has been sold by Rhoda Rudders 10
the E. NJ. Kelly Realty Company
The papers for the transaction were
drawn by Charles C. HommapH.
An agreement for sale of property
by Olida Sandgren to Lars Kristen
sen and others, has been filed in the
county clerks s Office. The property is
known as lot No. 3 in block 6, on
map of Stanford Heights Land Com
pany. The consideration involved is
mentioned as $4,000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-29
NO PRICE TOO GREAT TO PAY
FOR VICTORY, SAYS GEORGE

Special bU United Prsqs Wire.
London, July 29:-"No price is
too great to pay for victory" de-
clared Minister of Munitions Lloyd
George in d characteristic speech
urging representatives Of the mine
industry to speed up"
There we're more than 1000 coal
operators and representatives Of the
workers present in the London
Opera House.
The demand for coal is the great
est in our history. The supply of
labor is the shortest" the minister
declared.
Coal is the life blood of the ma
ton. I am not sure the coal indus
try has realized its importance. AS
matter of fact the nation is in
peril. 1t is now necessary to appeal
to all classes"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-29
Situation Considered Serious.
CARL w. ACKERMAN,

Omitted Press Correspondent
Berlin, July 20, via The Hague
There is no chance to doubt that the
situation growing out of new diff
culties between the United States
and Germany is regarded here as
extremely serious. Americans in
Berlin in touch with American en-
bassy know the feeling there has
become extremely grave.
Ambassador Gerard in his dealings
with the German foreign office adopt
ed firm attitude indicating In effect
that the Lusitania Incident is closed
as far as he, speaking for the United
States government, Is concerned; !;
that he expects to have nothing
~ sar ttirrelr 70 ->sss.y'--te So Germany on
subject. --~
This attitude on the part of the
ambassador is new. Gerard, who
was In closest touch with develop
ments both here and at home made
strong efforts in the direction of an
agreement between the two govern
ments, l learned today. He even
sent to Washington following dis
patch of the last German notes, sew
eral propositions urging a compro-
mise and pointing out the possibil-
ity for an amicabIe understanding.
Garard now, however, has taken
the position that inasmuch as Presi-
dent Wilson declined to commit the
United States to such comprcmis
he, as ambassador, must stand rig
idly by the declared position of the
United States.
l have heard many expressions of
regret that Gerard was unable to see
the Kaiser in an attempt to clear up
the situation He of course, now con-
sidered the time passed for euch a
conference. 1t developed today that
1t has been long time since Gerard
saw Chancellor Bethman Won Holl-
veg, secretary for foreign affairs.
1t was known today that Ambas-
sador Gerard cabled the state depart
ment requesting he be notified by
cable of the departure of American
steamers on course that would
carry them through the war zone.
At the present time Gerard received
notification of such sailings by mail.
If Gerard received cable notifica-
ton of the sailings he could tele-
graph at once to Wilhelmshaven
where the information could be given
German submarine commanders.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-29
j. s. MARINES IN
CONTROL OF TWO
HAITIAN PORTS
Haiti'S Bloody RevoIutionists
Were CoWed and Inactive at
Sight of U. S. BIueiackets.
THE SITUATION IS SERIOUS
French viii Probably Act, as
Their Legation Was Violated
When President Was Shot.
mo RESISTANCE OFFERED
French Sent BattIeship Some
Time Ago but American Ac-
ton Halted Operations.
THE SITUATION IS SERIOUS
mo RESISTANCE OFFERED
Special By United Press Wire.


Washington, July 29:-American
marines are in control of the two
important ports of the island of
Haiti, Port au Prince and Cape
Haitian. Consul Livingston report
ed to the state department today
that a marine guard of the u s.
S. Eagle landed at Cape Haitian
Wednesday night to protect the
French consulate, which was men,
aced by mobs.
The assassination of President
Guillaume, OF Haiti, after a mob
dragged him from his refuge in the
threatened to add awkward relations
with France to the United
States, many international difficult
ties. AS a result there were many
surmises that the French intended,
America having failed to prevent the
attack on their legation, to demand
satisfaction to their own account.
The case was particularly embar-
RAISING from the fact that when trou-
Bile broke out at Cape Haitian some
time ago and the French cruiser
Doscartes landed marines to protect
foreigners, it withdrew them in view
of the Monroe doctrine on the arrival
of the American cruiser Washington
as soon as assured that United
States marines would restore and
maintain order.
Rear Admiral Caperton. rho arrived
at Port an Pssnce on the cruiser Nnsh-
ingtou. had only $50 marines and the
crew Of the Washington available as
landing force in the Haitien capital
One hundred additional marines were
sent to his aid on the collier Jason,
which arrived at Port au Prince this
morning.
More forces will be dispatched to Ad-
miral CapertOn if he reports that those
available are insufficient to cope with
the situation.
Events of the last forty eight hours
in Haiti probably Will be the occasion
Of much more drastic action by the
United States government than has
ever been taken there.
Secretary Lansing Busy.
Secretary OF State Lansing Is giving
his attention to a consideration of the
situation, and there is reason to believe
that recommendation will be sent to
the president in favor OF action looking
to the permanent abatement of the long
existent intolerable conditions in the
negro republic.
According to state department re-
ports, had Admiral Caperton arrived
an hour earlier the killing Of President
Sam might have been averted After
the mob had murdered GuiIlaume Sam
in front of the French legation they
mutilated and dismembered his body
Had the Washington been Mt Port
au Prince IT is regarded as certain
that the execution of more than $50
political prisoners would have been
prevented and there would have been
no violation of the Dominican lega-
ton. which resulted in the staying of
General Ocar. President Sans chief
aid, and certainly no violation OF tha
French legation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-29
BIG FRENCH MINE
BLOWS UP GERMANS
$4,000 Germans Fall at War
SaW-RuSh Fresh Troops for
Drive on Capital.
eciGl By United Press Wire.

Special by United Press Wire.
Paris, July 29:-French mines
exploded under German trenches
near St. Hubert with terrible toll of
life, according to officials communi-
que this afternoon. The French
snappers dug their tunnels under
meath a number Of advanced German
positions. The explosions killed out
right more than two hundred of the
enemy. A French advance, imme-
diately after the mines had been set
of, forced slight falling back by
the Germans. In the destroyed
trenches the French troops found
200 German dead and captured 200
rifles, with two rapid frers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-29
PRESIDENT WORRIED ABOUT
GRAND DAUGHTERS HEALTH
Special BY United Press Wire.

special 0U Onited PTesS ware.
Windsor, VT, July 29:-President
Wilson was worried today about his
four months old granddaughter
Ellen Wilson McAdoo, daughter OF
Secretary of the Treasury and Mrs
McAdoo, so he sent his personal
physician, DR.. Grayson, to the Nc
Adoo home at Northaven, Me-, to at
tend the child.
President Wilson was in tele-
phonic communication with Secre-
tary Lansing at Washington, today
regarding the Leelanaw. The selec-
ton of Mitchell Palmer as counsellor
of the state department was deemed
uncertain. The President said hi
would postpone action until next
week.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-29
KiNKEAD COLLAPSES AFTER
STRENUOUS WORK At STRIKE

Special By United Press Wire.
Deal Beach, July 29-Eugene
Kinkead, Hudson county militant
sheriff, whose work was responsible
for settlement of :he oil strike at
BaJonne, was in state of collapse
a. his cottage today. After arrest
ing ninety-nine armed guards inside
the plant, besides numerous city and
police officials, Kinkead tainted yes
terday and physicians said he would
not be able to resu ns his duty for
several days.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-29
Surround c. s. Legation.

Speolnl bV United Press WIG.
Port au Prince, Haiti, July 29:--
With United States marines and
bluejackets from the cruiser Wash
ington, numbering 500 men, =
rounding the United States lega-
ton, the French legation and the
United States consulate, and the Ja-
son on the way from Guantanamo,
Cuba, with reinforcements, Haiti S
bloody revolutionists were cowed
and inactive today.
No resistance was offered at the
landing of the marines and blue
Jackets. A wireless station was
erected on the roof Of the American
legation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-29
POLICE CHIEF AT HEARING
OF THE GRAND JURY TODAY

Speculation is rife as to whether
the grand jury will find an indict-
ment against James Van Mulchahey,
OF this city, on a charge of man
slaughter. Mr.. Mulchahey is accused
of causing the death of Mrs. Mary E.
Barton, of Washington street.
Chief OF Police Patrick ]. Burke,
who made the complaint against
Mulchahey, is In New Brunswick to-
day before the grand jury. The local
police dug up all the evidence of the
fatality. The grand jury rare
ly ever finds an indictment in cases
where autoists are charged with ac-
cidental killings resulting from auto
mishaps.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-29

HAGUE AGAIN TALKS PEACE.
Anti war Council Wants Netherlands
to Sound BeIlieerents.

Amsterdam, July 2e.-The anti-war
council at The Hague has appealed TO
all European powers in protest against
the prolongati ton of the war. 1t is the
intention Of the council to sound the
government OF the Netherlands on Aug
/ with a view to inducing it to sound
the belligerents on the possibility of
peace.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-29
Rob Drug Store to Get Dope.

Atlantic City, July 2s:-Con-
vinced that a band of dope flends are
robbing drug stores for the purpose
of securing the drugs denied them
by law, the authorities Of this city
think that they will get much aid
from Harry James, twenty-five, of
Philadelphia, who was captured after
a drug store at the foot of Morris
avenue was robbed. The others
made their escape, but from informa-
ton the police have secured from
James, their capture is only mat
ter of time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-29
Becker Ready to Die.

Special By United Press Wire.
Ossining, July 29.-"You can tell
the world that Charles Becker will
die like a man"
Becker has lost his last fight.
With the above words he resigned to
his fate today, even while lawyers
were feverishly cropping for some le-
gal angle on which they could hope
to turn the case and cheat the chair
niu which he will die tomorrow.
DResen officials hl-san 10 prepare
Ifor the ordeal For the first time he
was stripped of civilian clothes and
given the black garb of prisoner
about to die Shortly after he had
eaten his breakfast he was taken TO
the bath room for his Lass shower.
While away his cell was given a
close search to make certain he has
not concealed anything with which
he might commit suicide. From the
bath he was taken to the prison har-
Der. His hair cropped close and a
little round spot on the crown of his
head shaved. 1t is there the electro
will fit snugly, close to the brain.
From noon today until p. m. the
doomed man will be allowed TO see
his relatives. His wife will remain
with him to the very last minute al
lowed.
The electric apparatus was tested
today A new system of signals was
arranged between the execution
chamber and the power house.
These were tested thoroughly so
there would be no hitch in the pro-
seedlings.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-29
SUFFRAGE MEETING TONIGHT

Plans are completed for the suff-
rage mass meeting to be held IN
Palace hall in Smith street at
O'Clock tonight. Rev. j. Wilbur
Westcott, pastor of Simpson M. E.
church, and Mrs. j. E. Fries, of
Glen Ridge, will be the principal
speakers. Several of Mrs Fries's
friends have volunteered to assist.
The meeting will mark the close of
the active suffrage campaign that
has been carried on in this vicinity
for the past few weeks, as far as
Mrs. Fries is concerned. 1t is par
ticularly desired that all those who
are in doubt about giving the vote
to women be present at tonight 8
meeting.
Sewing machines 81 Jensen's.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-29
CRIMINAL TRIALS MONDAY
the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
New Brunswick, July 29:-Crimi-
nal trials are scheduled to be started
before Judge Peter F. Daily on Mon
day, August g. Members of the petit
Jury panel have been notified to re-
turn to court at that time.