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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-25
I'VE TAKEN POISON;
CALL JACK" SHE SAID
Ex-Model. Who Startled Neigh
bors al Dinner, Goes to Hospital.

At dinner hour last night Pauline
Brown. thirty-one. walked into tho
apartment across the nail from ner own
~ 3el ST. Johns Place, Brooklyn. with
a small vial in one hand and loaded
revolver In the other. According 70
Mrs. Charles Roland. who lives IN the
apartment, she said:
Il have just taken poison. Cal up
Jack" She gave the number OF a tele-
phone connecting with an apartment
az $40 s.. Johns Place, where lived a
man who said that he was the "JacA
referred 20. he had Japanese valet
and high-powered automobile ID
which the neighbors said they had
seen Miss Baldwin driving.
Miss Baldwin had posed as a model
and was considered so beautiful tnat
her picture had been spread over the
country in ar advertisement. She had
also. according 20 tenants N the house
held until four weeks ago q POSITION
"a officer in a large exporting concern
which was financed by former Gov
ernor Of New Jersey.
.Jacl" vas not greatly interested IN
The telephone cal "Oh. can't come
oror nov" was Mrs. Roland's version
90 Ms answer. Il cant leave my
guests I'm entertaining al dinner.
And. anyway, | don't believe she has
taken poison
Mis- Baldwin had. however. emptied
the bottle. and az the Jewish Hospital.
70 which she was taken, it was said
.ha. her condition was serious. Ae-
cording 90 the police. she will prob
.abIv live. and two letters. addressed 20
Dear JACK and left IN her rooms, vii!
be given 90 her with demand for an
explanation when she appear IN court
Mrs. John 81. Wierk. of 90 s. John s
Place. said early this morning:
Jack was ny husband. | lived with
him FOR Eve years before ] got sepa-
ration from him he had two wives
before me ana a son fourteen years Oh.
lie is about forty years old. go,
"He used 20 come home with bills
FOR large parties; sometimes with bills
Tor Jewels and bracelets. Ny only fear
.s that my name viii be connected with
the story Some day when a woman gets
him into her room and blows his brains
out with a revolver
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-25
Jealousy Caused Murder.

Jealousy is given as the reason for
what is said to be the most dramatic
and tragic case in local criminal circl IS
The woman mad been married 10 New
kirk less than 8 year. They lived -
Port Jervis, where he was employed by
the Erie Railroad.
The couple were seen IN Middletovn
to-day together. They had met 81
Summitville. wher. the woman had
been staying with her sister and after
coming here they separated. At 1870
this afternoon the woman. VINO was
later .dentiHeG as the victim. came 10
Police Headquarters 10 company with
an unidentified man. She told Chief Of
Police John McCoach that d man had
followed her. threatening her lie. The
man. however. could not be found. The
woman and ner mysterious companion
left the city on the ono train. which
reached Summitv'lle, ten miles from
here. a. $3.50. The station agent there
noticed her and a man get OF. Moth
ing more was seen of them together.
Fifteen minutes later the fireman on
an engine IN the Summityille yards saw
a man and woman struggling M the
road Before he could reach the
couple the man had thrown the woman
down the bank and disappeared When
the fireman arrived az the spot the
woman WAS dead her throat cut from
ear 20 car. The body was taken 20 the
station.
A posse started out at once for the
murderer For an hour nothing was
heard. Then there came 90 the sum
mityille station a report that man
had been found dead half a mile be
low the place where the murder had
occurred He had attempted 20 board
2 passenger train and failed. The body
was badly mangled, but when u was
taken 20 the station and laid side by
side with the body Of the woman,
friends Of both declared that they were
Mr. and Mrs. NewKlrk.
Husband Sought Peace.
In the husbands pockets were found
card bearing his name and hair OF
tho razor case. IL was declared posi-
lively by some that he had been killed
in trying 10 board the train 20 escape
and that ne had made no effort 20
commit suicide Others, however, say
he laid down on the track.
Friends Of he couple declared posi-
lively later that the Two went 20 Sum
mitvlle together tonight i IS said
they had qUsrreied several ines and
TIA. N,wkirk vas jealous Of his wife.
Mrs. Nevkrk is believed 20 have
been on her way 20 her sisters home
with her husband who was trying
TO settle matters with her. They left
the train together AZ Summitvil-e ana
started down the track. The quarrel
60 rc-tef ord then the murder
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-25

stretcher, and scarceiy noticed the
flashlights Of the photographers. He
seemed 70 sleep ali the way 70 the hos
pital.
Dr.. Rufus T. Reid, who examined him,
said that he was apparently suffering
from an overdose o. Jrional or some
such drug, but hat his general physical
condition was excellent. He was taken
20 Ward 29, where al prisoners are
held. and placed In The care Of Or. Con-
molly.
Late last evening. Mr. and Mrs. War
reu Waite reached the city, eager 10 see
their boy. Mrs Waite. who is an invalid,
went directly 20 the home Of her other
son, Frank A. Waite. AZ 3.2ul Hull Ave
nue., The Bronx. The father and son
went directly 20 Bellevue, where the old
man. worn with travel. haggsrd with
worry. WAS informed that the District
Attorney had left orders that no one
was 10 see the prisoner. The man
pleaded 20 earnestly for t. glimpse OF
his son that Dr. Connolly called up Nr.
Swami. IN an effort 20 have an eXcep-
ton made. This was denied, and Mr..
Waite, his eyes trimming with tears,
was led away.
am bDIIl lbk ~ Htt W. Db-I -
said, a little Unstoadly. Il have lots
OF confidence iu him. ! don't think he
would do anything wrong. All J know
is what have read n the papers
He will return again this morning,
when, il IS believed. he will be ad-
mitted % the ward.
District Attorney Swami received the
following telegram from Francis Y.
Ia .rf -
ney who was sent 20 Grand Rapids 20
investigate that end Of the case:
Case almost completed Evidence
against defendant very strong. Theory
OF suicidal infant on part OF father-in-
law for purpose OF defence ridiculous.
Mrs. Waite. who was Frustrated when
the news OF her husbands arrest first
reached Grand Rapids, IS still far from
normal. 40 one mas seen ner but rev
friends and Mr.. Mancuso. She still IN
sists that she IS confident Of her hus-
bands innocence, both OF murder and
infdelity.
After Detectives Cuuif and SCHNEIDER
had returned from their TIP 20 Bel
vue with DR.. Waite they made another
search Of his apartment. ln POCKET
OF an ovcrcoat hey found ten large
pills and Two small ones, which will be
analysed. along with the contents Of 6
nlmber OF bottles which earlier
searches had not brought 10 light.
They also gathered up some letters,
none Of which. however, appeared 10
have any hearing on the case.
SCHNEIDER. VINO said he had received
message from the Peck family IN
Grand Rapids authorizing him 30 take
charge OF the apartment Unit. their ar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-25

rival. LEFT two Of his men on guard
there over night.
Raritan. y. J.. March 24.-Dr. Jacob
Cornell suspected O. sending The
anonymous Telegram which led 70 an
autopsy being held or the BODY OF NJ.
Peck. denied again to-day any partic.-
patton m the matter Or. Cornell. who
retired from active practice years ago,
IL distant relative OF Mr.. Peck. He
said asst night that detectives from
New York had visited him. but that all
he could do was 20 reiterate ms inno-
cence OF any completely in the tele-
gram.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-25
Fifth
cA1,enue
Bus
SING SING COINS CURE ILLS
Hospital Calls Fall 90 Per Cent Since
Fees Have Been Levied.

Omcers Of the Mutual Welfare Lesgus
OF Sing Sing have discovered that tho
token coins introduced by Warden Os-
borne have eliminated 90 per cent OF
III sick calls 20 the hospital.
According % the league officers. about
one hundred men formerly applied for
advice or treatment 10 the hospital
daily. Most Of these calls were 20
waste time or shirk work. Now the
men have TO pay for medical treatment
and calls have fallen 10 ten a day.
Judge Robert II. Roy. OF Kings Coan-
IS. has been made an honorary member
Of the Mutual Welfare League
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-25
Mrs. Newkirk'S Neck Is
Slashed by Jealous Hus-
band at Lonely Station.
HIS BODY FOUND
HOUR AFTER HERS
Tried TO Escape, Was Ground
Beneath Wheels Couple
Quarrelled, Say Friends.


MIddletown. y. Y, March - Mrs.
Maude Brazington Newkirs. OF Port
Jervis. formerly OF Nddletown. was
murdered 500 feet from the lonely
Summitville Sullivan County station
Of the Ontario & Western Railroad at
7 o'clock tonight.
An hour later the discovery was made
Of the msngled body Of a man who mad
been killed In attempting TO board a
train. Cards on MS person identified
him as the husband OF the mu Tered
woman. IN his pocket was found
one half and alongside the woman the
other half OF q case. Il had contained
= razor. with which she had been muir
dered. ], had severed her throat from
ear 20 car
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-25
Big Poison Plot
Laid TO Waite
-B7 Tt,Tiga 20 ne T-i51n'i

rB7 Ts,uisa 20 ne r-son'
Grand Rapids. Mich. March "a
lelieve that Dr.. Waite intended TO do
away with US all" was the statement
II Percy $. Peck, son Of the poisoned
nan and brother OF Mrs. Waite. to-day.
The day after fathers funeral ~
Peck said. 81 was out riding with Waite
and he kept telling me how badly he
thought Clara looked. He insisted 'hsi
.nC would die within a year. ne next
cav ne talked with Clara and insisted
th6t looked very van and peaked ana
mat ! would not i've the year out. o
lcth Of ms he declared that when ne
lect Aunt Catherine she was IN poor
Ioai.h and that she would not 1--we
long"
wifi. Believes in Husband.
That Mrs. Glars. Peck Waite had
changed her attitude toward her nus
band when she was notified OF ms ar
rest and on hearing OF woman IN me
case was denied tonight BY Or. A. ".
Wishart Friends OF the family. row
ever. who saw Mrs. Waite THIS after
noon. declared that she said that ner
confidence was shaken and that she ne
ieved him capable Of anything.
Mrs. Waite left her home here
Thursday and made al effort 10 call
her husband over the telephone. she
did this without the knowledge Of her
attendants. She was able 90 get her
New York home. bu; was unable 10
talk with him. "a az that time ne was
in a state Of coma. Since then Mrs.
Waite has been closely guarded. II
was reported that her condition was
serious tonight.
Mrs. Waite Made No Will.
Assistant District Attorney Maneuso
declared tonight that Mrs. Waite
never made will in favor OF her nus
band. He also found that Waite had
sent $4,000 20 her in January and
that the money was placed in cash IN
a local bank. The source Of this sum
is not known.
About twenty-five witnesses have
been examined b. the District Attor-
ney. although but few o. them Will be
taken 20 New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-25
Tries to Buy Testimony
Of Maid by Sending
Her $1,000 Order.
rpISTLE IS GIVEN
TC PROSECUTOR
detective, Posing as Grand
papids Friend, Wins Conf
dence Of Dentist


.... II "a 20 1auer. torn from
- = on lone. Yesterday
'D' - :, Oh. urioinr Of DR.. Ar
. u Wsit, resented one Of
-. ..-orgest bits Evidence relating
- ....,isori0r f..h1 T. Peck. Had
- ,-5ers 1.e- -sIr.ed out by the
NH'-' - -.
detective VINO t"Pp'- ''' ''.o
maid. Dora HlHer t'u. To-Day nave
been richer by 'l... 81 'he hau UeeH
,-1lirc 70 tell he
- ~ S,b,- ~ Of the de.cc-
.s.-.. ana has IN his
tive agency OF '''' &c, mas I'D i.-
.-ossessiou the 2 eco O. Nal'e paper
80, .le order for 90 on Spaulcing.
'- Rroadwav. with
NeOleiia' w" - 600
Ehom Waite nae eposl'eu $I0'VV''
The detective woimc. his way into the
....s c,,6derce He used IS .
osn''''' 49, .....o;,4o-.o NTH
vedge he't'ou' N-s u"'.' 49,
mutual friends m Grand Rapids.
avybo il that man z" Waite asked
- Frank ,sst.rdav in the
bi' D'0''e' -.
Waite apartments IN me colosseum
2. pointed 10 the detective. Frank
-,t..5 s-o- .,la1 cchi-Sier =
NNN "N'"'N
be would care TO meet DIS 0r0'neF' anu
-vsou,nvnso,ls in Grand Rapjds ."
hrnOf al'S $500 o.L;.H art,
That's me; TsDi,ed S'hindler' L0''
81 en- W waite
A Real Friend in Need
.r. ,sw r,'npte,' ronversat on
~. .rddor',, osk.d.
VI ac'S go voYs VIII Won be =
49,, d, -ee5 -
D. M5..a ~ -eoi;o5 -. ds...tivs "T GER
- S.,ie,.o 80, go, t,ns+ me Rut II
'sBe a,1s T nas ""S' his hard through his
s;shS-oIleG nav 81 guess its ali over
oi.herel'S :, aS s;ebe5 SWbst's the use:
Do Won believe they'll use against ne
~, I've to'd tbom?"
@Denerds on what you've told them,
SCHNEIDER replied offhana. - here are
one IS that You viii hsos to prove you
did not give your. wife,s father poison
v,hcu, his knowledge.
$40. handed it 70 hun IN the org
ina. package answered me dentist
"It s very important nat YOU prove
shat Said SCHNEIDER. DIDN'T your
..to OF maid see YOU handing him that
package o."
"No. Bl. we cou-c sag some one
DID, OF course. that ouldnt be the
ratt.
'yi course
" Ae- ~" ~ "a Aovp ~e,1,ad
- on nd down the
. .r..s l--5ortan:-more than
... ... ,.si itat vou show YOU
e-. -o,.o, tbe nan
5c...c ieaned coward on an elbow
... ..rf -Do other Intensely. then
.u-.l .,.. do son.tbi,o for me-"
.,,... o.,
.... ro-s .bs main. 70 ssv sbe saw
.-. t.-5 .be rscksge 70 the old man. 8"
Sc ucrl3rt 10 tina, would she -"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-25
ADVERTISEMENT.
WHAT a domineer-

WHEAT a domineer-
w ing old fellow
Winter has been this
year. Half a dozen
times we have been con
hdcnt that spring was at
hand. when-br r-r-rl
down went the mercury !
1t S a happy circumstance
that. whatever the wealth
er. you find relief from
cold or heat either within
or atop the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-17
STRIKING STREET CAR MEN
TO HAVE MEETING TUESDAY

The striking street car men will meet
in Cleveland Square Tuesday evening
10 discuss the issues involved in the
present street car controversy. VI W
Stanton and Leigh Clark viii be the
principal speakers. The street car mems
meeting will be nOn-political. il is IN
derstood. The union band will give a
concert from : to o'clock. The meet
ing is scheduled TO last from to 1880
p. m
Permanent organization Of the local
branch of the Street Railway Employees
association was perfected at a meeting
of the Strikers Sunday night in the
Union Labor hall at Kansas and East
Overland streets Installation Of off
GERS was held. while 17r members Of
the union were initiated into perma-
nent membership. A complete list OF
the newly installed officers is as fol-
lows President. T G. Douglass: vice
president. J. J. Wilson: recording secre-
tary. z. L. Lyon; financial secretary,
o l. Duckett. treasurer. " T. Luns-
ford; correspondent. R. ". Duke: con-
ductor, F. F. Moore. warden c p
GSchWind: sentinel c T Winters. ex-
ecutive committee. T. @ Douglass 2. L
Lyon. ". J. Lynch. E z. Jones. J. ].
Wilcox and T. ". Dykes: delegates TO
the Central Labor union. T. W Dykes,
z. Morgan. ]. J. Wilcox
Plans were made for another ball to
be given for the benefit or the striking
employees next Friday night at the Fra
ternal Brotherhood hall at Overland
and Kansas streets.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-17
JAPAN AND RUSSIA UNITE
in EAST AGAINST GERMANY

Newport. r I. July 17.-Because OF
alleged misconceptions in this country
concerning the recent treaty between
Japan and Russia, an authorized rep
resentative Of the Russian empire ex-
planned to the Associated Press Sun
day the real reason for the arrange
ment- He said
In view of certain misconstuctions
and misapprehensions that seem TO
have arisen in this country concerning
the meaning and possible consequences
Of the agreement between Russia and
Japan. IL may be useful TO explain
that the Russian government. in con
Guiding the agreement. clearly made IL
understood that they had in view only
n Joint political action in China for the
special purpose OF protecting that
country as well as Russian and Japa-
nese interests there against German
plots and intrigues and the undue de-
Velopment of German influences so
that the principle OF the open door in
China is in no way infringed or i'm
paired by it
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-17
ATTORNEY GENERAL DECIDES
QUESTIONS REGARDING PRIMARY

Austin. Tex. July 17.-With the ap-
proach Of the state primary election
next Saturday. the attorney generals
department is being deluged from all
portions Of the state for rulings and
opinions as TO the construction to he
placed on the various phases of the
Answering some of these inquiries.
the department has held that in no
event shall candidates for state and
district offices. where the district is
composed Of more than one county. be
assessed more than 81 each to defrav
the election expenses. that no extra
assessment could be made against such
candidates TO defray the expense sris-
ing by reason of a second primary
1t is also held that the executive
committee in making up the ticket for
the primary would have no authority
TO leave more blank space under one
office than another This ruling is oc-
casioned by the fact that inquiries have
been made as to the right OF the ex-
ecusive committee TO leave a blank
space under the heading for a certain
office in order that voters may have
an opportunity to write thereon the
ceeded in getting his name printed on
the ballot
1t is also held that a voter. who has
not paid his poll tax cannot legally
serve as a precinct chairman or as a
Judge. clerk or supervisor Of an cleo
ton; also that q school trustee. being
an officer within the meaning OF the
law, cannot legally act as an officer
of an election. The department also
not voted in the primary election for
United States senator would not deprive
him of the right TO vote in the second
primary.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-17
PROH|BITION|ST
FACTIONS FIGHT
One Would Change Name
and Take in Progressives;
Others Stand Pat.

St Paul. MINI, July 15.-Rivsl fac
tions in the national Prohibition party
are lining up their forces today for
their convention next Wednesday.
Whether the control or the party shall
be retained by the old guard which has
fought 30 years for a principle or cap
tured b. the newer element which is
willing to change the party's name and
adopt John VI. Parker or some other
Progressive as vice presidential candi-
date is the chief question at issue
Virgil G. Hinshaw. Of Chicago ma
fional chairman. declared today that he
believes the remnants Of the Progress
sive party are waiting anXiously Tor
an invitation TO join with the Prohibi-
tionists-
s-It was Col Parker who urged Vic
tor Murdoch to become a candidate for
the Prohibition party's nomination for
vice president Mr. Hinshaw said.
His action Of Saturday in calling
new Progressive convention leaves me
in the dark as to his intentions since
Roosevelt disowned the party he found
ed. many prominent Progressives. in
addition TO Col Parker, nave made
overtures to US. One Of these is Ray
mond Robins, of Chicago"
FOss Has Hopes
Prohibition leaders have discussed
seriously the adViSa bIlity Of changing
their party name Eugene y. Foss. OF
Massachusetts. has said the ticket could
win in the coming campaign with him
self as its leader and a new name that
would embrace more than the single is
sue Of prohibition.
Opposed to the new ideas OF fusion,
changes Of name and adoption Of the
surviving PrOgressives. are number
of leading prohibitionists, among them
Eugene W. Chafin. presidential nomi-
ness in 1908 and 1913. who has arrived
from mis- home in Tucson. Ariz., and is
supporting Henry Ford
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-17
JOINT DEBATE IN
PIONEER PLAZA
Blanton and Gresham, Can
didates for Congress to
Discuss Issues Tonight.

4 Joint debate on political issues will
be held this evening at $50 in Pioneer
plaza when judge Thomas L. Bianton.
of Abilene. and judge r y Gresham,
Of Sweetwster. will meet 20 discuss the
issues of the congressional campaign
Both are candidates for congress
against congressman ". r Smith.
Both arrived Monday from the west
ern part Of the state where they have
been campaigning Neither knew the
other was in Fl Paso and as soon as
judge Blanton learned that judge Ores
ham was in the city he challenged him
to a joint debate and Judge Gresham
accepted. The arrangements We're then
made for the meeting in the downtown
plaza which will start at $50 and last
an hour
Judge Blanton says he will discuss
the national and state issues. while
judge Gresham says he viii outline his
platform in his race for congress and
will answer judge Blanton's arguments.
Judge BlauIOn says ne challenged con-
gressman Smith for joint debate here
but declares that the congressman de-
clined the challenge
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-17
TWO OFFICERS RETURN TO
WORK; ONE OFF on VACATION

Mounted officer ]. r Statham has be-
turned to work Sunday morning fol-
lowing a vacation of Is days, and was
assigned to the TO shift by chief B
J. Zabriskie.
Mounted officer J. r Starham has be.
gun a vacation of Is days.
Gus Armendariz, night jailer at the
police station, also returned to work
Sunday morning. superseding o. Pered
City detective A c Varela Monday
morning began a 10 day leave of alb
sence, his position being taken by T. J.
Boyd, a traffic jatroIman.
S n. Neater. a mounted patrolmsn
who has been absent for Is days. was
expected to return and will be assigned
TO the Seventh street station, work
ing there with mounted officer J. NJ
Litchfieid-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-17
WARDEN OSBORNE is
CHEERED BY CONVIcTS

Sing Sing; y Y. July 17.-Thomas
Mott Osborne was welcomed by the
convicts here sunday upon his return
to the prison as warden Mr. Osborne,
den when he was indicted on charges
growing out OF his methods of con-
Quoting affairs at Sing Sing, made a
brief address 10 the men who cheered
him several minutes.
The prison buildings had been deco
rated with American flags and bunt-
ing
Among the most enthusiastic guests
at the reception 70 warden Osborne
were II former crooks. who are now
earning an honest living.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-17
LEAVES HORSE AND BUGGY;
MAKES ESCAPE INTO MEXICO

Pursued TO the international boun-
Diary on the island" about three miles
below the city. an alleged horse thief
escaped early Monday morning by
abandoning a horse and buggy, and
running to the Mexico side of the line
The chase Of the alleged thief fol-
lowed a report made to the police by
- Gonzales Of Valverde. that a horse
and buggy had been taken from his
ranch late Sunday night A trace of
one stolen animal was obtained Mon
day morning. and the thief was pur
sued TO the line in an automobile.
The stolen horse and buggy were
turned over to their owner by the Of
ficPrS
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-07-17
ENRIQUE GRANILLO ARRESTED
ON CHARGE OF MONEY THEFT

While examining the contents of the
pockets of IN inebriated Mexican Ia
borer who had been elected from d
saloon, Enrique GraniIlo was arrested
late Saturday night by mounted off
GERS ". Hawkins and J. Litchfield on
South El Paso street and charged with
theft under $50
GraniIlo. according to the two off
GERS, followed the man out of the Sa-
loon and when he had fallen asleep in
an alley proceeded to go through"
his pockets, obtaining a small amount
IN change
The laborer viii appear as a witness
in police ecourt this afternoon.