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Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-12
ACTION ON FERRY
FRANCHISE HELD
UP BY ALDERMEN.

An effort was made at the adjourn
ed meeting of the Board of Aldermen,
last night, to pass upon a new lease
for the Staten Island Rapid Transit
for the property at the foot of Smith
street. The effort failed and an ad-
journment was taken until Monday
night.
The matter came up in the form of
a report from the Committee on Pub
lie Grounds and Buildings to whom
the communication from the company
was referred Monday night. The
committee recommended that the
present lease be cancelled and that a
new one be granted the company from
January Q, 1904 for twenty-five years.
The annual rental to be 500 for the
first ten years and 5000 for the next
fifteen years. 1t was also recommend
ed that the company be compelled to
start work by March Is or that they
be compelled to have the work on the
improvements finished by the latter
part of November of next year. TIE
recommendation were in the shape of
lease.
Alderman Cannon moved the adop-
tion of the report and resolution.
Alderman at Large Eokert said there
was doubt in his mind as to whether
lease shoulu be granted by a resolu-
tion or ordinance.
Looking over our city charter, he
said, II find that council has power
to control docks and ferries to and
from this city. AS the charter says
an ordinance is required, in order to
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-12

by patients and the means of keeping
it are now very limited. The board
sees the necessity of the article and
would purchase it if they could do SC
without going into debt. Now is the
tip,e when the hospital needs the pub
lie help. The financial secretary, Mr..
s. g. Garretson, has been empowered
to solicit funds.
Following are tho receipts and ex.
penditures of the hospital from March
to December 10, 1903:
March |, cash on hand, $465. 05; De-
cember 10, cash received to date from
all sources, 81, 557. 30, making a total
Of S., ,022.55.
Disbursements; Building improve
ments, $60.2o; General repairs, $21. 90
Grading, $l25.00; General expenses
and miscellaneous supplies, $113O7
Electrical equipment, $34. 80; Interest,
5000. 90; Printing and stationery,
$4.o0; Postal, Telegraph and Tele-
phone. $79. 35; Milk and dairy pro-
ducts, s2s9.5 So; Light, $780, 50; Goal,
S521 .97; Ice, SOL Oh Meats and grocer
les, $1,234.34; furnishings, linen,
bedding, etc. ,$157.77; MedicalI Isupplies
and intruments, $276.3S; Drugs,
$3.50. 45; Wages employees, 81, 1884. 49 ;
Cash on hand, December 10. $12O.52.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-12
Had Been in New Mexico for
Two Years and Was Coming
Home.
USE OF CRUTCHES.
Says he Owes His Life to a Desire for a
Drink Of Water-Arrived In this City
Shortly Before Noon .TOday-Paper
Yesterday Had the Name Hagen-WiIl
Remain East.

In yesterday mornings New York
papers appeared the name of a man,
Eugene E. Hagan, injured in a wreck
at Steubenville, Ohio, Thursday night.
The address given was Perth Amboy.
Yesterday no one could be found who
could recall any one of the name.
This morning the mystery was
solved. Eugene Elliott Higgins
arrived here on orutches. He had
been injured and mistake made in
his name DeBree Higgins, his broth
er of this place, recognized the first
two names and the similarity of Hig.
gins and Hagan led him to believe
the man was his brother. Mr.. E. E.
Higgins was returning from the west,
and was travelling to Perth Amboy.
He left here two years ago and went
to New Mexico. Deciding to return
to this city he took train from Silver
City and started east. He wrote tell
ing of the route he was to take. This
route and the likeness of the names
convinced the family here it was their
relative.
Mr.. Higgins, in telling of the
wreck, said his life had been saved by
his thirst. He was in the smoker,
the first car of the train ana had been
sitting near the man who was killed.
He got up and went for water ard
started back when he felt slight jar
and the other train came plowing
through. He was bruised and his legs
wrenched and so pinned down by
wreckage that it was fifteen minutes
before he was rescued. He was taken
to the hospital and treated. He
arrived in Newark this morning and
came here on Pennsylvania train.
His injuries are not serious. Mr..
Higgins Will remain east.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-12

avoid declaring the resolution out of
order, would like this matter laid
over until the CITY attorney gives an
opinion. He moved that the matter
lay over.
Mr.. Cannon opposed the delay as
the recommendations of the commit
tee provided that the approval of the
city attorney be secured before the
final steps were taken.
Mr.. Eckert's motion was lost. Mr..
Cannon then moved that the recon-
mendation and resolution of the COM
mittee be accepted and Mr.. Eckert
declared the motion out of order as
being contrary to the provisions of
the charter. Mr.. Cannon then asked
for recess and the aldermen held q
conference in the back room. When
they reappeared the adjournment was
taken.
From what could be learned, there
is some objection as to the annual
rental. 1t is held that 500 for ten
years ana 5000 for the last fifteen
years is too small for such a valuable
franchise. On the other hand, it is
argued that the value of the franchise
will be greatly reduced, If, within
the next twenty five years bridge is
built over the sound.
Alderman Runyon brought up de-
cision rendered some time ago, he
thought, bv John W. Beekman, that
the city could not lease any Of its
property for a higher amount than 81
per year. He favored getting the city
attorneys opinion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-12
High School Students Hold EIec-
tiOn Yesterday Wilbur La
Roe President.
OBJECT.
The Juniors Named all Officers from Their
Class and the Freshman Claimed they
Would Have Ticket Of Their Own
Interesting Debate Followed and no
Election was Held.

Since the two literary societies were
organized in the High School o little
over a year ago, they have had for
their chief executives, members of the
classes for which they were named.
In the Senior Society and in the
Junior Society the presidents and
chief officers were always from the
Senior and Junior classes respectively.
This was the custom established ON
the grounds that older pupils should
rule. the Sophomores and Freshmen,
however, wish to prove that old heads
NAV be on Younger shoulders and
accordingly they demanded nominees
from their classes in the election held
yesterday. -, -
In the Qui Vive Society one Sopho-
more ran against several Seniors and
was elected president and two more
were also elected to hold offices, al
though the Seniors think much Of
their dignity, they made no objec-
tions. The eIections WnRe: Wilbur
LaRos. e4ideat oeorHe
vics pfsssls1ts -
tary. IS. s. &
Miss Louise Ramsay! Of the faculty,
made an important motion. It was
to the effect that set of Roberts
Rules of Order and copies of the
Scientific American and Outlook be
purchased for six months each. These
are for reference aud will be pur-
chased with the dues to be paid next
Friday.
The current topics were discussed
by several. New York's water ways,
Fred Keuling, Panama's Treaty, Miss
Mcclure, Isthmian Canal. Miss ChSes-
topherson, and Home for 81 H.
Bessie Sofield. "How Girls Reau.
a humorous reading, was given by
Pauline Philo.
The debate was very lively. The
resolution was one on which every
member could speak and the question
of representation was we'll discussed.
Resolved, That the Freshmen have
a grievance for not having an election
ticket" The debate was extempor-
aneous. For the Freshmen wert|
Andrew Wight, Jennie Brogger an
Margaret Connors. for the JuniQ
Continued on page 6
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-12
" EDD|NG AT
BRIDES HOME.
Miss IngebOr Jensen Becomes
the Bride Of, ThOre
Bakkensen.

A pretty home wedding took place
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Jens
Jensen, on New Brunswick avenue, at
7,30 O'Clock last night when their
daughter Ingebor, became the wife of
Bakkensen. The bridesmaid was Miss
Marion MekkeIson, the best man, Jens
Mekkelson.
The bride was dressed in a gray
travelling gown and carried white
roses. The bridesmaid was dressed in
pink taffeta, and also carried white
roses. The marriage ceremony was
performed by Rev. ]. Christensen,
pastor of st. Stephens Danish Luth-
eran church. A reception was given
at tile home of the bride.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-12
Eagles will Celebrate.

The Eagle Athletic Club will have
O sauerkraut supper at s 30 O'Clock to-
night. The supper is held to cele-
brate and christen the Eagles new
house, for they are now comfortably
settled. 1t is understood that only
members will be allowed to partak e
of tonight's supper.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-12

FL. LARKIN, 357 STATE Str eet,
will do plumbing, steam, hot water
and hot air heating on monthly pay
ments.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-12

Pianos. Cash or time at the old
stand. Peder Olsen, S6 Smith st.
1896 9-19-2t-e. W If
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-12

Sewing machines for sale by Peder
Olsen, So Smith st.
3526a.9- 19-2t-e. W. If
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-12

Ladies Skates, all sizes and prices.
D. V. Rush, 1888 State st.
1911 -2t.adv
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-12

Huyler's bon bons and chocolates.
Sexton's Drug Store, sole agency.
11-20-1
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-12

If you are out of work put an ad.
n the Evening News, it will cost you
nothing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-12

Take your doctor prescriptions tt
Sexton, the Druggist. 11-20-l
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-12
Want an Arch Light.

The Library Board made application
to the Board of Aldermen last night
for AN arc light to be placed in front
of the new library building in Jeffer-
son street. 1t was stated that 1t is
extremely dark there at night. the
nearest light being more than a block
away. The request was referred to
the committee on lights.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-12

Boxing Gloves 81 to So a set D.
V. Rush, 1888 State St.
12-11-2 adv
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-12
A Great Employment Opportunity.

The Public Service Corporation of
New Jersey is receiving its new cars
aud preparing to put on additional
service. Personal applications for
immediate and steady employment as
conductors and motormen will be re-
ceived at 2l Hudson Place, Hoboken,
Mondays, Wednesday, Saturdays, 9 a.
m. to p. m. At S15 Market street,
Newark, Tuesday, 10 a. m. to p. m.
At Car House, Market and Jersey
streets, Paterson, Thursdays, 10 a. In.
to p. m. At 206 Broad street, Eliza
beth, Fridays, 10 a. m. to 2 p. m.
4293-12-10-3t g. W. -2w. adv
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-12
MEN ORIGINATE
MONKEYS INITIATE.
Look at Our Prices.

Golden Wedding, pure Rye full quart
1.b0 bottle cut to........................ .98c
Old Pepper Whiskey,6 yrs. old cut to 69c
Rock and Rye, zoe bottle, cut to ......5Oc
The genuine Monogram Whiskey, 5 yrs.
old, cut to.......... ....,...................72c
The prices we name of of our
goods do not represent some obscure
unknown brands but goods of
world wide reputation, known from
the Atlantic to the Pacific to COM
mand a much higher price than we
ask, don't forget our guarantee if
you are not satisfied get your mon
eV hack
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-12

Continued on page 6
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-08
WAS BOUND TO DIE.
Desperate Man Commits Suicide In a
FriqhtfuI Manner.

New York, Sept. 7.-Charles Brun-
ming, AZ years old, committed suicide
today by jumping in front OF a heavily
loaded Third avenue electric elevated
train at Fifty-ninth street. Drumming
was literally cut to pieces. He at
tempted to commit suicide last Friday,
when he stabbed himself five times
with an ice pick.
While being taken to court to be ar
raigned for the attempted suicide,
Drumming, who was a man of great
strength, overpowered the policeman
who had him in custody and almost
succeeded in hurting him before
the approaching train. The officer
was rescued by bystanders on the sta
ton platform and Drumming thereupon
threw himself under the wheels. The
fight on the station platform and the
subsequent suicide of Drumming caused
a panic among the hundreds OF passen-
gers on the platform and train.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-08
GLEMDivE MAN ARRESTED FOR
AssAuLTING SMALL BOY.
IS HIS SECOND oFFENsE
Feeling Against the Prisoner Running
High and Possible L%ynching
May Follow.

Glendive, Mont, Sept. 7.-Eugene
Jordan, a character around town, was
arrested last night, charged with hav-
ing committed an unnameable crime
on the young sol OF Ralph Schwanke.
Jordan, it is alleged, enticed three
boys into his shack and made inhu-
man advances. The boys all managed
to escape except the Schwanke lad,
aged 8 years. Jordan, it is said,
locked the door, compelling the lad
to stay with him. The damnable crime
accomplished, the boy was turned
loose and staggered into his home.
Jordan, according to the boy, had
admOnished him not to tell an zone
under dire theats and it was with diff
Guilty the parents drew the story or
the crime from the lad. County At
torney Hurley and DR.. ID. j. I)onahue
were called and the boy was examined
and found to be in a %precarious on.
dition.
The sheriff was then sent for and
Doctor Donahue, accompanied by Mike
Lacey, a neighbor boy, set out for
JOrdan's shack to prevent his escape.
AS they arrived at the shack Jordan
came out and Donahue covered him
the Jail. They met stock inspector
George Twible, when Jordan was turn
ed over to him.
The story OF the alleged crime was
kept secret until today. This is the
second crime of this nature committed
in this place, Jordan having been con-
victed and sentenced to eight years
on a similar charge in 1885. Friends
of the man, after he had served a part
of the sentence, circulated a petition
to pardon him, claiming the crime was
not proved beyond doubt: This petit
ton was freely signed and Jordan was
released.
One man who signed the petition to
turn him lose now Use strong Ian
guage, and his feelings are no doubt
echoed by the score of other signers.
Feeling u NJ high, and if the young
lad dies it may be difficult to restrain
them. The little fellow is reported
better and his recovery is expected.
County Attorney Hurley will make a
charge of sodomy against Jordan and
it is safe to say he will eve get out
again on a petition, as the crime, it is
said, can be proven beyond the shadow
of a doubt.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-08
PRESIDENT is WARMLY GREETED
At SYRACUSE.
SPEAKS TO GREAT TARONc
Makes Address On Good Citizenship
and Proper Relations Between
Labor and Capital.

Syracuse, N. Y, Sept. President
Roosevelt was today accorded a mag
nificent reception by the citizens OF his
own state. From the moment OF his
arrival in the city at $3.50 until he
stepped aboard his special train at
1880 tonight to begin his return trip
to Oyster Bay, he was given a con
tinuous ovation. Syracuse never be-
fore held such a throng as assembled
here today to greet the president.
Fully 100000 persons from all sec
tions Of New York state tested the
carrying capacity of the various lines
or railroad and many additional thou
sands came from the country contigu-
GUS to this city. Everywhere in the
city and at the grounds of the New
York State Fair association he vas
received with notable enthusiasm. AS
he drove through the streets the tens
Of thousands of persons banked on
the sidewalks greeted him with cheers.
Business houses and residences were
ablaze with bunting and the American
flag floated in the breeze from almost
every window.
1t was a busy day for the president,
as we'll as a day full of incidents. In
the morning, soon after his arrival he
reviewed from a beautifully decorated
stand in Hanover square a great pa
rade of the labor organizations of the
city. He then went to the state fair
grounds, where he delivered before
$1,000 people an address on good citi-
zenship and the relations that should
exist between labor and capital.
He was the principal guest at a
luncheon at the clubhouse on the
grounds luncheon which was at
tended by every important state Off
cial except Governor Odell, who could
not be present on account of a pre-
vious engagement; reviewed a parade
of the National Letter Carriers asso-
citation and fraternal bodies of the
city and was the guest tonight of for.
mer United States Senator. Frank
Hitchcock at a dinner which was at
tended by about thirty persons invited
to meet the president.
After the applause which greeted his
address had subsidized the crowd called
for Senator Chauncey M. Depew. He
spoke briefly and pronounced the presi-
dents address the best he had ever
heard him deliver.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-08
ToILERs MAKE MERRY.
Labor Day is Happily and Fittingiy
Observed.

While, unlike in other cities, the
members Of organized labor did not
make a display OF forces yesterday by
marching in the time honored parade,
they nevertheless celebrated the one
day in the year dedicated to them in
ar enthusiastic and happy manner.
Everywhere the white badges indicat-
ing membership in the great industrial
army of the land were to be seen
pinned to breasts of men who toll.
Many of the places where manual Ia
Dor enters largest into the duty of
those employed remained closed the
entire day, while the stores locked
their doors in the afternoon and the
city presented the appearance OF Sun
day.
to wend their way to Newman's grove,
where a picnic was held. Harry Halle
ton, one of the prominent labor lead
ers of the state, whose home is in
Missoula, made an address. He proved
to be a ready and convincing speaker
and his speech was provocative Of
much applause.
In addition to the speaking there
was dancing on a platform erected for
the occasion and the Billings band dis
coursed it's sweetest and most enliv-
ening music. A travelling bicycle
rider and his wife gave a decidedly
clever exhibition of trick riding and
added much to the amusement of the
afternoon.
The day closed with a grand ball in
Gruwell hall, which was participated
in by several hundred couples.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-08
What Is Life?

In the last analysis nobody knows,
but we do know that it is under strict
law. Abuse that law, ever slightly,
pain results. Irregular living means
arrangement of the organs, resulting
in Constipation, Headache or Liver
trouble. DR.. Kings New Life Pills
quickly readjusts this. It's gentle,
yet thorough. Only Csc at C%happle's
Drug Store.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-08
Devoured BY Worms.

Children often cry, not from pain,
but from hunger, although fed abund-
antly. The entire trouble arises from
hamilton; their food is not assimi-
lated, but devoured by worms. A few
doses of Whites Cream Vermifuge
will cause them to cease crying and
begin to thrive at once, very much to
the surprise and JOY of the mother.
Csc at Holmes & Rixon's.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-08
The Way Ee viewed 1t.

whats a philosopher, Br'er vii
liams?'
Hes a nan dat takes everything
easy
The questioner seemed suddenly lost
in thought. Then he spoke up:
"Dat bein' de case, how come you
stayed out de Jail so long?"-Chicago
Record-Herald.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-08
His Life Saved by chamberIain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy.

"B. l.. Dyer, a well known cooper
of this town says he believes Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy saved his life last summer.
He had been sick for a month with
what the doctors called bilious dysen-
terry, and could get nothing to do him
any good until he tried this remedy.
1t gave him immediate relief" says
B. T. Little, merchant, Hancock, Md.
For sale by all druggists.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-08
AN ALL { CAR.

Pennsylvania Railway Coach For
Underground Use In New York.
The Pennsylvania railroad is build
ing at its shops In Altoona. Pa. an en-
tlrely steel passenger 4 for use OH its
underground system in New York. The
car is an experiment. 1t is fifty feet
long. with a vestibule. but no steps.
since the platform of the vestibule will
be the same height as the platform of
the stations. The only wood about the
car is in the rattan seats. says the New
York World.
The car is SO built that it can be
used not only OH the Pennsylvania un-
derground system. but on all other
systems in New York. 1t will be heat
ed by steam and equipped with air
brakes and electric lights. The car
runs on two trucks of four wheels
each. The electricity will be generated
from the aXles of the car. The car is
now on the wheels and will be turned
out for a trial run in a few weeks.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-08
ressmakin

The Misses Hilda and Ella John
son, experienced dressmakers and fit
tiers, may be found. at FOG South
Twenty-seventh street. They invite
your patronage and guarantee salts
satisfactory work. 37-2
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-09-08
Her Idea Of identification.

''That bank clerk wouldn't give me
the money. He said I'd have to iden-
tify myself"
did you?"
81 couldn't. None of my linen is
marked except my -handkerchiefs, and
I'd forgotten to bring one with me-
Pittsburg Press.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-09

! Sailed, steamer Broidablik (Nor)
! Paulsen, Banes, Cuba; schooner yatcht
! Hildegrade, New York.
Note. Steamers George Farweli
| Brewster. previously reported sailed
| for Brunswick returned on account oil
! head winds.
Spoken: off Charleston bar April
S.-Schooner Annie c. Grace, Esdridge
| Baltimore. bound for Savannah.
Jacksonville, Fla, April S.-Cleared
steamer Navahoe, Johnson, Boston:
Comanche. Plat. New York.
Punta Gorda, Fla, April S.-Arrived
schooner Edith G. Folwell, Kelsey, Key
West.
Key West, Fla, April S.-Arrived
and sailed for Galveston; Mascotte,
Turner, Port Tampa. and sailed for
Havana; tug Osceola, -. Tortugas;
schooner Thomas A. Ward, Philadel-
phia: Spoken by pilot boat off Key
West April 5, schooner Margaret A.
Ward, from New York to Galveston.
Norfolk, Va, April S.--Arrived,
steamer Emma (Br), Thoersen, Port
Inglis, and sailed for Dublin.
Sailed, steamers st. Bebe (Br.),
Hartley, Cheefoo; Coronation (Br.),
Taylor, Copenhagen; r. S. Clampa
QtaL), MarescO, Hamburg.
Baltimore-Sailed, schooner Warren
Adams, Jacksonville.
BouloSne, April 6.-Arrived, Silver
dale, Pensacola.
Hamburg, April 5.-Arrived, Exmoor,
Pensacola.
Stethn, April 5.-Arrived, steamer
Ashfeld. Port Tampa
Havre, April 6.-Arrived, steamer Rio
Janerio, Pensacola.
Pensacola, Fla. April S.-Arrived,
steamer Ursula Bright, Coode, Kings
ton.
Cleared, ship Oddero CNor1, AIRS.
Loagdon; schooner Ontares (Rus), Lee
brusch, Paimpol
Sailed, steamer Mortlake (Br),
Nichole, Tampico; Catendrecht, DUTCH
Teensma, Rotterdam; Barkes Lady
Penrhyn (Nor), Elgien, Port Lytt1e-
ton; Advokat Schiander, CNor.), Mad
sen, Port Elizabeth.
Georgetown, S. c., April S.-Arrived.
steamer George w. Clyde, Rich, New
York via. Wilmington.
Sailed, steamer Georgetown, Thor
sen, Philadelphia. Schooner Bayard
Hopkins, Ethridge. Philadelphia; John
Russell, Gnatt. New York.
Fernandina, Fla, April S.-Arrived,
bark Dappne (Nr), Christien, Fren-
burg; schooner Herald, Keys, New
York
Sailed, steamer Zeeburg (Dutch.),
Starke, Rotterdam; schooner Charles
*. Buckley, Townsend, New York.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-09
OCEAN FREIGHTS.

COTTON-Savannah to Boston, per
100 pounds, Csc; to New York, per 100
pounds, zoe to dock 23c lightered; to
Philadelphia, per bale, s1.0O; Balti-
more, $1.00.
FOREIGN DIRECT - Genoa, csc;
Hamburg, 22c; Barcelona, 40c; Trieste,
4Oc; Venice, 40c; Bremen, zoe; Havre,
26c; Rotterdam and Amsterdam, 22c;
Liverpool, Csc; Manchester, Csc; Ant
werp, Csc.
LUMBER-By Sail-Freight active,
to Baltimore, $500: to Philadelphia,
$4.75; to New York, $562h; to Port
land, $500.
LUMBER-By steam-Savannah to
Baltimore, $500; to P. r. R. or B. and
o. docks, $3.50; to Philadelphia Is 2-3
per cwt. a pounds to FOOT, to New
York, $6.75 per M. to dock; lightered,
$3.50; to Boston, to dock, $S.75.