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Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16
HARRY K, THAW FREED
On BAIL PENDING
APPEAL BY STATE
COPS SCOUR- CITY
FOR MAN WITH GUN
Threatened to Kill Woman, is
Charge-Given Six Months
in the County Jail.

Fearing for the life of Miss Mary
Jordan, an employe of the Perth
Amboy Tile Works in Sayre avenue,
whose life was threatened Wednes-
day, 1t is declared, by a rejected
neyed from Cleveland, O., to marry
her, the police, at the request Of Of
ficials OF the company, Wednesday
and Thursday secured the neighbor-
hood for Muller. All Wednesday
night vigtlant watch was kept in
the vicinity of the girls home in
Convery place. lest her desperate
lover should return and take her
life. About 1880 o'clock last night
he was nabbed by Patrolman Bach
mann near the girls home. This
morning he acknowledged that he
had gun, but declared that he had
given 1t away before being appre-
hended. He said that 1t was loaded
with blank cartridges and that he
had threatened the girls other suit
or, who hal alienated her affections
from him. The recorder sentenced
him to six months In the county
Jail.
Send Cop to Scene.
The police were first notified Of
the arrival of the gunman at noon
Wednesday when an official of the
tile works, learning through fore
man that the girls life had been
threatened, requested protection for
her. Patrolman Lybeck was de-
tailed to the scene and not finding
the alleged would-be assassin, a pa
trolman doing night duty relieved
him. Patrolman Andrew Jensen was
detailed on the case yesterday and
made a thorough investigation.
Ie learned that the yo1r2 lady
3 81 BE sa stshteen. ~ ner suitor.
about tU0l11me age, had been friends
for a long time. That he had come
from Ohio to marry her and that
when he arrived found that she was
about to marry another man. that he
then bought revolver and threat
ened to kill her.
The prisoner was in a vindictive
mood in his cell after being SEN
fenced to jail, and intimated ne
would even scores when he is re-
leased.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16
TEAR DOWN OLD STRUCTURE
FOR BIG OFFICE BUILDING

Work was started today in demol-
ishing the, dwelling at the southwest
corner of Smith street and Madison
avenue to make way for a modern
commercial building which the Pratt
Brown Company intend locating on
the site. The first floor of the new
structure is to be divided into two
large stores, while the upper stories
will be devoted to office use. The new
building will be two or probably
three stories high.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16
MORE BIG PLANTS LIKELY To LOCATE
NEAR PERTH AMB0Y, SAYS BLOOMFIELD;
SECURE LEASE ON BIG TRACT Of LAND
TWO DEAD IN BIG
FLOOD IN OHIO
OttoWa River Ten Feet Above
Normal - Police and Fire
men Rescue Many.
Special bu United Press Wire.

Special by United Press Wire.
Lima, o., July 1.-two are dead
and many injured, thousands are
homeless as the result of floods
sweeping a path half mile wide
over twenty miles between Ada and
Lima today. Both deaths occurred
at Lima
Mrs. C. Bercaw died as the result
OF burns received when her house
was DESTROYED by an explosion.
At 1910 this morning the Ottawa
rivers food stage passed the high
est mark reached in the 1913 food.
This put 1000 more homes under
water. the total number submerged
being 2.200.
Flood conditions are worse than
in 1913. Firemen and police In
boats were busy rescuing persons
marooned In flooded houses.
The Ottawa river is ten feet above
normal and rising several inches an
hour. Several deaths are expected
among inyalids removed from the
flooded houses. A foot bridge was
washed away during the night and
cottage was swept from its founda-
tion and floated down the river.
An unidentified man, aiding in the
rescue of a marooned family, was
caught in the flood waters and
drowned today.
Mrs. Laura Bercaw is In the city
hospital in a dangerous condition as
the result of an explosion of water
heater In her home. She was de-
scending the cellar stairs to turn off
the gas when rising water caused the
boiler to explode. Her home was
wrecked and her four children were
burned, but not dangerously
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16
After Fight That Lasted Over
Nine Years, Slayer Of White
Gains His Liberty.
JUDGE HENDRICKS RULING
Gets $35, 900 Bail and at Once
Walks from Court Room,
Which is Guarded
by Policeman.
JUDGE HENDRICKS RULING
Special BY United Press Wire.

Special BY. United Press Wire.
New York, July 16-Justice Peter
A. Hendricks announced his deci-
sion in the Thaw case and declared
Thaw now sane.
Harry Thaw today won his nine
year fight for freedom. Justice
Hendricks confirmed the findings OF
the jury which returned verdict
last Wednesday, finding the slayer OF
Stanford White to be sane.
Thaw WAS up early today at the
Ludlow street Jail. He gulped down
hasty breakfast and had his clothes
all packed when the sheriff came to
conduct him before Justice Hen
bricks for the decision to set him
free or send him back to Mattea-
wan.
Justice Hendricks announced that
he would Immediately sign an order
.revoking the Bowling commitment
under which Thaw was confined in
Matteawan, following his acquittal OF
the murder of White on the ground
OF insanity.
L adopt the findings of the jury
was Justice Hendricks announce
ment shortly after taking the bench
t. w was Immediately released on
S35 900 bail, pending an appeal by
the state to higher court.
Bail Furnished at Once.
Thaw through a surety company
Immediately furnished bail and was
released.
In annoYReiinh1 Reing tAe d ects.on 5rsstliDe
kendrtcRs registered his opinion OF
the employment of paid alienists in
insanity cases and murder trials. He
declared he personally disregarded
the testimony of the alienists.
My decision is based ON my iudg-
ment and the advice of friends. 1
won't speak of this evidence" said
the justice in giving his decision
The impressive testimony of sanity
is practically overwhelming. The
testimony of paid experts on either
side in my best imagination is of no
value and now declare Harry X.
Thaw to be sane"
Doors are Closed
Twenty minutes after the decision
was announced the doors of Justice
Hendricks court were closed and
the approach barred by several
policemen.
After the announcement of the
judges decision. the state immediate
ly entered an appeal from the
courts findings. Attorney Stanfield
rose with an application with bail.
The state attorney Immediately OBJ
jected.
The state contends that this man
is insane and consequently menace
to the people of the state of New
York" said the state attorney. For
that reason the state objects to the
admission of the prisoner to ball.
The clash of attorneys lasted but
a moment.
Il have decided to admit Thaw to
$4,000 BAIL" announced Justice
Hendricks and the attorneys sat
down.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16
GET HALF MILLION DOLLAR
M0RTGA ON COUNTY TRACT
special to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
New Brunswick, Juyl 16:-Record
Of mortgage for half million dol
lars placed on numerous tracts of
land in Woodbridge and Raritan
townships, has been made at the
county clerks office>here. The mort
gage for 100000 is given by the
Didier-March Company, manufactur-
ers at Keasbey, to the Corporation
Trust Company, of this state, through
Harry w. Meen and others. 1t COW
ers tracts in Woodbridge and Raritan
townships about the section known
as Keasbey, with exceptions. The
bond issue is of June 13 and the
date the issue is due Is fixed at Jan
uary /, 1919.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16
WANT PERTH AMBOY LODGES
AT OLD HOME DAY Event

A number of lodges and civic
organizations of this city have re-
ceived communications from Francis
P. Coan, chairman of the mardi gras
committee of the South Amboy Old
Home celebration, asking them to
participate in the carnival parade
that is to follow the coronation of
the queen on the night of Friday,
August 13. A general invitation is
also extended to business firms of
this city to enter floats in the
pageant, which is to be of an in
formal nature. Two Perth Amboy
fire companies, 1t is expected, will
be in the tiremen's parade to be held
in South Amboy the following day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16
ADDITIONAL COMMENT ON
AUSTRIA'S NOTE TO THE U. S.

sTrtsdl bV DMsr5d Press Wire.
Berlin, July 16.-The Vossische
Zeftung often an exponent of the
German Chancellor's views, today
had this additional comment to make
on Austr1a's note to America, pro-
testing against the sale of war mu-
nitions to the allies:
I'VE hope that this strong neu-
trality argument will impress and
convert President Wilson as Bryan
was converted before. Now is the
golden opportunity for America to
show her readiness to observe thor
ough neutrality"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16
SOUTH WALES COAL STRIKE
IS GROWING MORE SERIOUS
Special by Unfted Press Wire.

Specfdt oy United PresS WIRE.
Cardiff, July 16:-The South
Wales coal strike grew more serious
today. With the exception of about
five hundred men, comprising half
the staff of the Albion colliery, all
miners who quit yesterday in def
ance Of the governments threat of
punishment. were idle and were join
ed by scattering groups who remain
ed in the pits yesterday. The execu-
tive council of the miners, following
today's meeting here, will leave for
London to meet the president of the
government board of trade to at
tempt to arrange truce.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16
POPE APPEALS TO ITALIAN
KING IN BEHALF OF PRIESTS
Special by United Press Wire.

Special by United Press Wire.
Florance, July 16-Pope Benedict
has appealed to King Victor Eman-
ual in behalf of priests accused of
espionage by the Italian troops, ac-
cording to newspaper Navione.
That paper published an interview
with high prelate who said he was
the bearer of the message from the
pontiff to the king. His holiness
was quoted as saying he had in
structed all clergy to refrain from
any acts that might be interpreted
as aid to armed forces OF any bellig-
erent
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16
Sink German Submarine

Special by United Press Wire.
Athens, July 16:-Russian war.
ships sunk the German submarine
U51 in the Black sea, according to
advices from reliable sources today.
The U-51 performed one of the most
notable exploits of the war by pro-
ceeding from Wilhemnshaven to
Constantinople through the Mediter-
ranean, the longest trip ever under
taken by submarine. Arriving off
the Dardanelles May 20 she torpe-
doed and sunk the Triumph and Ma
Iestic and made safe passage to the
Ottoman capital.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16
z DAUGHTERS DIE WITHIN
5 MINUTES OF EACH OTHER

Magnolia, July 16-Catherine,
seventeen and Grace, thirteen.
daughters of Harry C. Wolchon, died
of diphtheria within five minutes of
each other this morning. Elizabeth,
fifteen, sister, cannot recover. This
is the first case of the disease in
Magnolia's history.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16
COUNT BERNSTORFF
TALKS MEDIATION
Has Conference With Secretary
of State Lansing on Submar-
inc Warfare Situation.
Special BY United Press Rre.

Washington, July 16:-Secretary
Lansing and Ambassador Bernstorff
conferred today. 1t was not an
nounced what they discussed but
everyone believed Bernstorff sought
American mediation between Ger
many and England in regard to nav
al warfare.
If England will end her starva-
tion blockade, 1t was understood
Germany would cease using subma-
rines except against fighting vessels.
The proposition was expected to
be submitted to the President. The
general impression was he would in
sist on respect of neutral rights re-
gardless of any proposals.
That he would be glad to act as
mediator whenever and wherever he
thought it would do any good was
deemed foregone conclusion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16
DUTCH PARLIAMENT ACTS
TO HAVE A LARGER NAVY
Special by United Press Wire.

SPeCIuE UD UHFIeu fTeSS W1Te.
The Hague, July 16:-The Dutch
parliament today took decisive action
in support of program for larger
navy. The second chamber passed
the gov ernment's bill authorizing the
immediate construction of two 1000
ton cruisers and four 800-ton sub
marines and appropriating $11, 1,200,-
900 for that purpose.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16
PAROLED FOR HEARING

Charged with violating the traffic
ordinance this morning Stephen
Homusok, twenty-seven years old,
was arrested by Patrolman Reager
and paroled for hearing tomorrow
morning before Acting Recorder
Somogyi.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16
Inside Channel Buoved.

Atlantic City. July 16:-Yacht
clubs were informed today by w. A.
Maupay, chief inspector Of the State
Department of Commerce, that the
buoying of the 100000 Inside
Channel has progressed from Beach
Haven to Wildwood, and will be
completed to Cold Spring Inlet. Cape
May, by the goth.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16
BICYCLE RIDER KILLED

Camden, July 16:-Thomas Free
man, a bicycle rider known as Flying
Pollaek, of Widslow. was killed to-
day by striking stone on the road
one hundred feet from his home.
His skull was crushed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16
DANISH BROTHERHOOD.
TAKE NOTICE!

All members of Thor Lodge, No.
46, are requested to meet at Wash
ington Hall, Sunday, July 18, at 1
o'clock sharp, for the purpose at at
tending the funeral of Brother
Tiedgen. Of Lodge, No. IS, D. B. S.,
of Chicago.
BY order of the President,
ANDREW ANDERSON.
JENS CHRISTENSEN. Secretary.
19416-7-16-17*
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16
BIG WARSH|PS IN CANAL
ecial bu United Press Wire.

Special bV UnHed Press Wire.
Colon, Panama, July 16-The
Missouri, Wisconsin and the Ohio.
the first three large warships to
pass through the canal, entered the
waterway shortly before noon today,
carrying cadets from the Annapolis
Naval Academy and were scheduled
to pass out on the Pacific side at
about p. m.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16

LOHoa,. III Danger
armies ar. July I6-strorS csr
away at the Rddssx{a- RRddsx again sn1sa10sd efnan
and north of Warsaw, anath sonf5
sure .that no aid comes to the a.
rassed Cars troops from the far
north, a new drive. with strong re-
fnforcements, has been begun In the
province Of Courland, in the region
of Riga, where, as in other parts OF
the Russian front, the invaders have
been apparently dormant for a week
The tired and beaten Russian
armies, which seemed about to get
a chance to rest while the Germans
swung their huge forces to the west
for new drive at Calais or Parts,
are again engaged in desperate bat
tie. The successes reported from
Petrograd appear to have been only
local and of no great Importance,
probably due to weakening of unim-
portant positions by the Germans
while they swung their lines to make
a more nearly perfect wedge for the
dual north and south drive at the
Polish capital.
immediately after the announce
ment of the capture of Przasnysz by
the Germans, the Russians admit the
enemy, after hard lighting, crossed
the Dniester in three more places
and is swinging again toward War;
saw from the south
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16

Atlantic City, July 16-Free-
holders learned today that it cost
the county fourteen cents a day to
feed each prisoner in the county Jail.
The. prisoners received three substan
tial meals a day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16
ADDS TO REPORT GERMANY
TRIES TO START BIG STRIKE
Special by United Press Wire.

Special by United Press Wire
Washington. July 16:-Though he
would not positively confirm or deny
the story that the German nation
paid $4,000 to get the Remington
arms works strike started, Secretary
Morrison, of the American Labor
Federation, suggested today that If
British Ambassador Spring Rice
made such charge to the state de-
partment he must have known what
he was talking about.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16
Russians Reinforced.

Special bH United Press Wire.
Petrograd. July 16:-On both
wings OF the eight hundred miles
battlefront reaching from the Baltic
to Bukowina. Russian enemies REIN
forced by fresh troops are striking
hard, the war Office admitted today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16
Ten Die as Ship is Sunk,


Specfdl bU United PTess Wtre.
Calais, July 16-Ten of the crew
of the French trawler Nieuport, lost
their lives when the vessel was min
ed and sunk off this port yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16
Germans Doomed, He Says.

Special bp Untted Press WTe.
Petrograd. July 16:-"German
armies are doomed to ultimate catas-
trophe despite some temporary sue.
cess the Grand Duke Michael Alex
Continued on page y
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16
LIKELY To NAME A NEW
CITY COMPTROLLER TONIGH1

Efforts may be made by Demo
Gratis to decide upon a successor to
Comptroller William D. Voorhees,
when the uDnn:s sscxahle in COM
!; : !; : :, ] ! || =
the Voq
ne public park work and
tablfshment OF walk along ~ Sec
tion OF Front street. Several sub
jects of minor Importance are also
due to be considered.
No Action, on Resignation.
Although it is stated upon good
authority that Mr. Voorhees, has had
his resignation for the position of
comptroller in since June 12, it has
not yet been brought up at coun-
ell meeting. This is declared to
have been due to a decision to try
and persuade Mr.. Voorhees, to hold
the position. 1t is now stated that
he has declined, claiming that he
must give it up together with some
other duties, in order to regain his
health. For this reason, it is be-
lleved, his resignation Will be consd-
cred tonight and steps may be taken
by the Democratic aldermen to- de-
eide upon successor. A wealth of
young office seekers in the Demo-
cratic ranks are seeking the position.
While park No. 3, situated near
the westerly end of the aims house
property, has been mapped out by
City Surveyor S. J. Mason, the plans
are scheduled to be discussed by the
aldermen tonight. 1t is likely that
decision will be reached regarding
the amount of money to be expended
for this park project and just how
the work shall be done.
1t is proposed to construct a four
foot walk for pedestrians along the
Front street, between Market and
Gordon streets. This project was
discussed favorably during an in
spection trip the other day. Pro-
vision for it will probably be made
tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16
HARBOR BOARD WILL PLAN
TO REPAIR THE CITY DOCK

At the next meeting of the Board
of Harbor Commissioners, to be held
next Wednesday night, the most i'm
portant subject to come before the
body is the repairing of the public
dock located on the property pur-
chased by the city some time ago
from c. c. Baldwin.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16

II 1t IS bottle beer or stimulants see
Cast, 434 State St, Perth Amboy. $50
Tel Mail orders promptly delivered.
16e69-5-T-W .-F.-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16

specid1 6p United Press Wfre
London, July 16:-Eight thousand
Germans and numerous guns left Ak
La Chapelle Wednesday night and
Thursday morning, bound for the
User, apparently for new drive on
Calias, said Rotterdam dispatch to
the Daily Mail today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16
Apology Pleases President.

WINDSOR, Vt, July 16 President
Wilson has further clarified the
groundwork for making his personal
tentative drak of the rciotnder to Ger
many IN the kpsitania controversy
New advIces froM Secretary Lansin,
were digested bstwssSn motoring an'
golf periods.
Arrangements were comm eted toda,
for the presidents return toNhe capi
tai the first of the week. ThNEe -
be no deviation fron nsis nro,
- pthsu lat ueeti ...,s
ept and Secretary Lansi3s
we're dgafn In confidential touch VII
the long distance phone
Expected Nebraskan Apology.
Word was received from the White
House regarding Germany's new note
expressing regret for the torpedoing of
the American steamer Nebraskan as
an unfortunate accident Such reply
was confidently expected by the ad-
and was regarded as an
other proof OF Germans friendly atti-
tude and as having some possible bear
Ing on the submarine warfare negotia-
tons.
AS far as can be learned, the presi-
dent has not yet received the formal
he requested Secretary
Lansing to prepare Those close to
the president do not believe the note
from Austro-Hungary suggesting that
this government stop shipment of con-
traband to the allies will complicate
the German negotiations.
Secretary lansing has not been in
structed by the president TO give any
information TO German Ambassador
yon Bernstorff when the latter calls
today at the state department, accord
ng TO all information available at Har-
akenden hill.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16

Sewing machines ar Jensen's.
273o4-S-2o-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16

Guaranteed repairing at Jensen'A
17fx1-6-31-Fr-M- w -tfs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16
soIidify Elements on War.

Special by United Press Wire
Rome, July 16:-To solidify all
elements In Italy In the pursuit of
the war, the government announced
today the nominations of Deputy
Varz1lai and Deputy Bissolati to the
cabinet, without portfolios.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16

CALL A TAXI-46. Chris johnson.
a-~T-1-lmo.-f.p.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16

|CALL A TAx1--1451-w. Harrington.
19232-7-1Q-14-16-f.p.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16
IeutonIe Forces Again Begin a
Drive from the North at War;
saw, Berlin Reports.
GERMAN u BOAT Is SUNK
Submarine, Famous for Iona
Cruise, is Lost in Encoun-
ter With Russian War
ships, Athens Says.
GERMAN U BOAT Is SUNK
Special By United rrrss Wire.

Special By United rrrss Wire.
Berlin, via wireless to London,
July l6:-Germans are continuing
their drive on Warsaw from the
north, sweeping through Przasuysz,
the war office announced this after
noon. The official statement also
contained the admission that the
French drove the Germans from
trenches south of Souchex.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16
SPECIAL NOTICE

The New York Trimming
Store at 14r Smith ST. will close
Tuesdays and Thursdays dur
ing July and August at 6 P. M.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16

Cash registers at Jensen's.
17442-6-21 r-M-W-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16

aAnoHnced TODAY
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16

WEATHER -- Partly
cloudy tonight and
Saturday. Probably
local thunder show
ers. Moderate, va
riable winds, mostly
westerly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16

Efforts may be made by Demo-
Gratis to decide upon a successor to
Comptroller William D. Voorhees,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-16

aanonnced today
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1915-03-12
First Publication March IL, 1915.
NOTICE OF HEARING.

CTATE OF WISCONSIN, County Court for
~ Rock COunty.-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at a regular
term of the County Court to be held in
and for said County at the Court House, in the
City of GAINESVILLE, in said County, on the first
Tuesday being the 9Th day of April, 1915,
at o'clock a. M, the following matter will
be heard and considered:
The application by verified petition Of Ed
ward H. Peterson as the sole administrator of
the estate of Mary A. Walsh, deceased, late of
the City of Edgerton, in said County, for IL
cenSe to sell, lease or cucumber all of the lands
in which said Mary A. Walsh owned an inter
est at the time of her death, for the purpose Of
paying the debts of said estate, her funeral eX-
penSeS and expenses of administration which
said lands are described and the said interest
of said deceased at the time of her death there
in are as follows, tOwit:
The North East Quarter of the North East
Quarter of Section &c. the South East Quarter
of the North East Quarter of said Section 80
and the South West Quarter OF the South East
Quarter of Section %, all in Township 10
North, in Range East in the Town of Bear
Creek, in the County of Sank and the State of
Wisconsin. In all of which lands the said
Mary A. Walsh deceased, at the time of her
death owned an undivided One-th1rd interest in
fee simple in remainder-Subject to the life
estate of Anne Coyne therein for her own life
only which said interest in said lands is sub
the claim for improvements made on said
lands by John j. COyne, a co-tenant of said de-
ceased, said administrator prayS license OF
said Court to sell or cucumber said lands.
Dated March 5th, 1915
BY the Court,
CHARLESeL. FIFIELD. County Judge.
Edward I'll. Ryan. Atty. for Admir-.