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Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-19
SENATOR GREEN.

United States Judge George w. Ray
for an order transferring Mr.. Green to
the custody of the Washington Off
Gals for trial in that district. Mr..
Green's attorneys will ask for a writ
of habeas corpus, which will be grant
ed at once. This will act as Il stay
until Judge Ray can review the evil
dence and the commissioners ruling
and decide the case.
Senator Green was released until
February by giving $4,000 bail, George
+. O'Neil, publisherNf the ~Binghamton
Leader, becoming his bondsman.
1t has been learned that Mr.. Green's
attorneys expect to make Il lengthy
argument in hopes of having the in
dictments set aside by Judge Ray.
They will attack the indictments and
the decision.o of Commissioner Hall on
the grounds that neither the complaint
| nor the indictment conferred any juris-
diction on the commissioner; that no
facts alleging a crime are set forth In
the indictments so as to give the COM
| missioner who issued the warrants
| jurisdiction of the alleged offense or
eff the person of the defendant; that
the indictments are void for repugnan-
cy, d%uplicity and contradiction of state
ment: that the warrant issued by the
| commissioner does not state any crime
against the defendant; that the SUI
preme court of the District of Column
| bia. which found the indictments, was
without jurisdiction. and that no evil
dence was adduced before the commits
sioner establishing or tending to estab-
fish probable aust to believe the de-
PENDANT guilty of any crime.
The unexpected disappearance of
| Truesdell and Ida Crowell, said to
| have been important witnesses before
the grand jury just when wanted for
this hearing" is also cited as an OBJ
| stacle to complete. evidence.
The commissioner finds not the least
| suggestion in the evidence that Senator
Green ever derived personal benefit
| from the transactions beyond the add.
tional profit accruing to him in com
mon with the other stockholders of the
two companies. In reviewing the evi-
dence the commissioner states that il
'discloSes a suspicious activity on the
part of Beavers in pushing the sale OF
the Doremus c|anceling machines, foT
| which a motive must have existed"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-19
OBJECT TO THE PRICE.

The members of Ianthe Council are
very indignant over the price charged
by one of our local cartmen for NOV
ing their organ, q closet and dishes
from Odd Fellows Hall to X. of P.
Hall. 1t ppears that they neglected
to ask his price in advance and were
surprised when his bill of 81 was pre-
sented as the halls are only two blocks
apart. l must not forget the goat aud
only that it was probably locked up
in the closet, it no doubt would have
kicked too, as we'll as the members,
as it was an honor to be allowed to
carry that goat and some of the ladies
appear to wish that they had left him
loose.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-19
NEWS ITEMS.

An addition is now being built to
the Acker plant on Bentley street.
Carpenters were at work on the
ferryboat Warren yesterday making
Some minor repairs.
A lighter loaded with lumber put
in at the dock of A. C. Brown & Sons
shipyard yesterday afternoon.
A meeting of the promoters of the
Staten Island Automobile Club will
be held ct st. George tonight.
On Monday U. S. Grant Council
No. 10, of Pleasant Plains, will hold
a meeting i'll Amicitia Hall,
All of the members of Bentley
Lodge of Odd Fellows are requested
to attend the meeting which will be
held in Fishers Hall at s O'Clock
Monday night.
This morning the conductors and
brakemen of the Rapid Transit rail
road donned their new caps for the
first time.
Miss Ida Knight, who is visiting in
North Carolina, does not expect to
return to T%ottenville before June.
Miss Decker, of Pleasant Plains,
who is in North Carolina, is improv-
ing.
The sewer on Amboy avenue has
now been connected with St. Paul's
NJ. e. church.
Mrs. Rowbecker, of Giffords, was
III Tottenville yesterday.
John Jones, of Mountain View, was
a Tottenvllle visitor yesterday.
George Penhallow, of Tottenville,
who has been on the sick list, is re-
covering.
William Sigenfust, of Philadelphia,
is visiting Tottenville friends.
Frank Horn and Thomas Frost, of
Sayre, Pa, returned homo yesterday
after q few days visit with Milton
Mersereau, of Center street.
R. W. Wood and H. @. Ellis are
spending the day in New York.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-19
REVOLT IN HONDURAS.
E--Prcsid2nt Sierra VIII Try to Oust
President Bonilll.

MOBILE, Ala, Dec. 19.-Advices re
ccivCd here by steamer indicate that
another revolution is imminent in Hon
dulas and that it is expected to take
place soon after the first of the year.
1t is expected to be fostered ny ex-
President Sierra through a special en-
voy with the purpose of ousting Prcsi-
dent Bonilla.
On his retirement from the executive
chair of Honduras President Sierra
named Senior Ari2s for president, and
he was given the position. Then Bo-
nilla organized 4 revolution and over
threw AriaS. who is now an exile and
in prison Mt Tegucigalpa.
1t is said the people are dissatisfied
with the conduct of the government.
especially in the matter of the Hon
duras railway. This was built by Eng
fish capitalists. Since its construction
not a cen of interest or principal has
been paid the bondholders, and it is
asserted that the English government
will take cognizance of the matter and
force payment.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-19

pITTSHURG. Zee. t9,-The two Gro
atians who are suspected CT being the
murdcrcrs Of contractor Samuel +.
Ferguson are still in confinement here.
but will be taken to Washington county
today. As yet neither prisoner has
made Il statement, ard Superintendent
Of Detectives McQuaid will not permit
them to be pat through the "sw 'ating"
process. The .Austria-IIungarian am
bassador has provided counsel for tie
men to give them every assistance pos
sible in their defense.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-19
CLIPPING SOCIAL.
Lady ForGsters Had an Enjoyable Time
Thursday Night.

The Lady Foresters, Pride of Rari-
tan Circle, held a meeting for the
election of officers Thursday night.
After routine business they had a
clipping social. A line was carried
across the hall, full of clippings done
up in parcels, All sorts of articles,
from pretty to horrid, comical things,
but they were very soon clipped off of
the string and If they had had twice
the number they would have all been
taken. AS it was, n nice little sum
was realized besides tho fun.
A negro baby clipped by one of the
ladies' caused lots of merrlment.
There was some disappointment about
the guests expected. An invitation
was sent to Court Raritan of this bor-
ough, but 1t appears that the invita-
tiOn was not given to them by the
IA to whom it was given. It was a
very pretty invitation, but it did not
reach those who ought to have had it
and the ladies are indignant over it.
About twenty ladies and gentlemen
of the New Brunswick Foresters did
not reach here and it is not known
why, for two ladies came from there
and expected the others had come on
the trolley ahead of them and were
astonished at not seeing them on their
arrival. There were q number of
guests outside of the circle from this
borough, who attended the social and
they all had a very enjoyable time
Notwithstanding the disappointments.
There was an abundance of refresh
ments served and very much enjoyed.
There was also a cakewalk that
proved to be one of the most enjoyable
features of the evening. A young
lady from Mechanicsville played for
the ladies. A rug was placed on tho
floor and the lady who was nearest it
without stepping on it, when the
music ceased, won the cake. Mrs.
Irving Turner, of Broadway, was
again the fortunate winner and as be-
fore, the correspondent of the News
received a share of it from that lady.
Mrs. T. Ravens said to another lady
"she takes the cake" and the other
one certainly could not contradict her.
We would likesto warn the sisters to
beware of the dog when they go visit
ing a certain member, for when the
correspondent called to get the
account of the social ETC., the lady
flew twoards her with a whip and the
exclamation "Now, I've got to get
after you again, have I?'' Just as the
correspondent was making for the
door and about to retreat, she per-
ceived that the lady was only after a
net dog that was making for her also,
SO she went back, but told the lady
that she would put her in the paper
as a warming to others who are afraid
of a whip and a dog, so they wouldn't
be frightened quite out of their wits.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-19
SOUTH AMBOY
NEWS ITEMS.

IH0 ltJIeT VI IuIrlCk hSuuD has
been very sick for the past week at
his sons house on broadway.
Mrs. Mary Lott and Mr.. and Mrs.
Nodine, of South River, spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Rue, Of
Church street.
The engagement is announced and
the marriage is expected to take place
in February of a charming young lady
of this borough, to Mr.. George La.
Forge, of T|ottenville.
Mrs. Charles Thomas, of Second
street, was a Newark visitor Tuesday.
The cigar factory girls of Perth
Amboy will have q ball on New Years
eve and several young girls of this
borough, who work there, are on the
committee.
Mrs. Sarah Disbrow, of Broadway,
has gone to Brooklyn to spend the
winter with her daughter in law,
Mrs. J. Disbrow.
The girls who are in the motion
song for Christmas, at the Baptist
church, were practicing III the,lecture
room Thursday.
All of the Sunday school scholars
are very busy practising for Christmas
and something very interesting is
promised at all Of the churches for
the Yuletide.
Mrs. Edward Nortley, of David
street, is anticipating a pleasant time
Ill Now York city next Monday.
Mrs. Asa Thomas, Of Henry street,
and Miss W. Hoff, of First street,
will spend Monday afternoon in New
York enjoying the holiday display.
Mrs. A. Kerr was a New York visit
or Thursday.
Mrs. John Ward has been very sue.
cessful with her dish and numerous
other articles, climbs. The first one
ran out this week and everybody
seems pleased with the goods received
and they say they do not miss the 25
cents paid weekly. Mrs. Ward has
three more clubs filled and has stopped
now until after the holidays. Mrs.
Aaron VanPelt, of Perth Amboy, has
started a clubssin that city with Mrs.
Ward as head agent.
The lot of glass sand struck by
Whitehead Bros, the finding of which
was told exclusively i'll the News, over
a week ago, from all accounts is going
to pan out rich and is worth thous-
ands of dollars.
The American Mechanics had a big
time last night.
Hon. J. Y. Montgomery appears to
think that soft coal can be grown in
cellars the same as mushrooms, for he
says he purchased some of the coal
last winter and it grows and grows,
and there seems to be no end to it.
The more he burns the more there
| appears to be. He does not appear to
be thankful for it, as he does not like
soft coal. No doubt there are many
| who would like to sac the coal in
their bins multiply and would not
G complain of it.
Today is the anniversary of Mr..
Bostwick's death. He died a year
ago today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-19
COUNCIL CT WAR.
Secretary of War and officials De-
eide to Send General Elliott.

Secretary of Wal and Officials De-
eide to Send General Elliott.
WASHINGTON. Dee. 19.-After a
conference between Secretary Moody.
Rear Admiral Taylor. chief of the bu-
roau Of navigation, and Brigadier Gen
q ! George Elliott. commandant of the
marine corps. it was decided that if
present conditions on the istLmus of
Panama continue General Elicit will
sail for Colon on the Dixie from Phila-
delphia when that vessel goes south
with the new battalion of marines
which has been ordered assembled at
Philadelphia for dispatch to the 18TH
mus.
The Dixie is now on her way north
for this purpose. General Elliott has
been anxi'-ls for some days TO be given
4 field command, and it is the pres mt
intention of the officials to grant his
request.
1t was said mt the navy department
that in view of the growing complica-
tons over the Panama situation it was
inadviSable longer to announce the
plans of the department with the free
dom shown during the last few weeks.
and for that reason d c%ablegram re-
celycd from Rear Admiral Coghlan
was not made public.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-19
W@oopBRrDGr
CHURCHES.


Methodist Episcopal Church.
The services on Sunday morning
and evening will be at the regular
time.
On Tuesday evening, December %,
the Southern Jubilee Singers will give
a concert in the Methodist church.
On December 30 the Sunday school
Christmas entertainment will take
place.
On December 81, Union W~atchuight
service bell will ring at 10 p. m. Ser
vice will be at TO-. 10 sharp.
Special services will be held on
January 3 under the direction of Miss
Harriet g. Lamb.
The following is the program for
the Episcopal church on Christmas
Day:
Professional, "Hark the Herald
Angels Sing, 3" Mendelssohn.
Venite, Barnby.
TIE Deum in G, Parry.
Jubilate, Barnby.
I%ntroit, Story of Bethlehem, West.
Kyrie, Mendelssohn.
Glorl Tibi.
Hymn, "A Little Town of Bethle-
hem," Redner.
Anthem, "Rejoice Ye Nations, >
West.
Sanctus, Barnby.
Gloria in EXcelsis, old chant.
Nun Dimittis. Armes.
Recessional, 1T Came Upon the
Midnight Clear" Willis.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-19
AFOURTH SHAMROCK
Sir Thomas Upton Announces
He Will Come Again.
A SILVER SERVICE FROM AMERICANS
Raronc said He Could Always
"Hafsc the Wind" Except at
bnIdy Hook, bat L. Ready
For Another Rnee.

LONDON, Dec. 19-Sir Thomas Lip
ton a~nu1Uucod his readiness TO again
challenge for the Americas cup when
the silver service subscribed for by the
people f. the United States was pre-
,nnt.d TO him at u dinner held at the
ILydp Park hotel last night. The din
mr. was attended by several members
OF the house Of commons, the members
Of the London presentation committee,
including john K. Carter. second seere-
tary Of the United States embassy;
Captain Charles II. Stockton, United
Sta'cs naval attache, and Major John
Il. 3 aeon. United States military at
tacAc, aad by nearly a hundred Ameri-
cans resident in London as well as
$ 'ycral WHO are now visiting here.
Consul General Evans presided and
in presenting the service said that it
was unprecedented for such an honor
10 be paid a foreigner by the people of
the United States. but that Sir Thomas
Upton had won the golden opinions of
those from whom he tried to wrest the
! Americas cup.
Sir Thomas Upton, replying, said lac
was a proud man TO be the recipient of
such a splendid gift, adding, IT will
be cherished by me as my most valued
treasure
Referring in a humorous vein to the
value Of the gift in raising the wind"
Sir Thomas said that he never really
had any difficulty in so doing except ar
Sandy Hook. He had hoped, he said,
20 add an interesting item to the fiscal
controversy by increasing British silver
imports with that interesting import,
the Americas cup. Having failed TO do
! so, he found in this silver service a
splendid substitute.
Speaking with much feeling. Sir
Thomas said that if any action of his
had tended to the development of a
better feeling between Great Britain
and the United States it would be a
source of sincere happiness TO him to
the end Of his days, though what he
had done was merely a slight return
for the generosity and courtesy show
cred upon him by the American people.
Continuing. Sir Thomas said:
The love which always exists be-
tween a true mother and Il true daugh-
ter-however wealthy and a~ristocratie
that daughter may become. including
duchesses and ether Amerieans-sllouls
keep the two her; Ame.
ica's progress towafN
was only hindered by round
ed republic of Panama, and we mus
work together for the peace of the
world. Blessed are the peacemakers,' :
quoted Sir Thomas. who amidst laugh
ter finished the quotation, for they
shall inherit the earth
Sir Thomas said that he had sent a
letter to the New York Yacht club deal
ing with another possible challenge for
the cup. He added that he was quite
willing to have n last try, provided
l have a reasonable chance of success,
especially as the mex Shamrock will be
a lucky four leafed one"
An entertainment by American art
lists brought to a close a thoroughly
successful event.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-19
IN THE HOUSE..
Congress Asks For Papers Relating
40 Postal

~ SNtHA
WASHINGTON, Dee. 19.-The hOus.i
by resolution has authorized the COM
mittec Oh expenditures in the poStolficc
department TO request the postmaster
general to furnish that committee the
papers in connection with the recent
pOStoftica investigation, but not until
after Il lively debate. The resolution
met opposition on the Republican side.
Mr.. Ovcrstreet (tep.. Ind. chairman
of the committee on poStOtiices and
postroads, cOntended that the inlorma-
ton sought had been received from
the postotfice department and mailed
to members.
Mr.. Wanger (Rep., Pa.). chairman Of
the committee on p~oStotiice eXpcndl-
lures. held that the desired information
was essential to his committee in con-
sideration of measures affecting the
postotlice department.
Mr.. Williams. TIE minority leader. re-
ncwed his effort to substitute Il resolu-
tion providing that the Information be
requested by the house instead of Il
'O4AluL4ttc', but llt IttNtDuS lh'Et-oA
being ordered on practically Il party
vote he had no opportunity to offer his
substitute. Ii req.ired the speakers
vote to order the previous question. the
yea and nay vote resulting in Il tie.
On Il yea and nay vote on its passage
the resolution was agreed TO. 1H) 10
100, the minority voting practically
unanimously with the friends of the
measure on the Republican side.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-19
necnnttntcd BODY Found.

FALL RIVER. Mass. Dec. ia de
capitated body. with two New York
city addresses in the pockets of the
clothing. was found on the New Haven
railroad tracks here. On a scrap Of pa.
per was the address. %''Thannery. 10I
East Seventy-lifth street. and a paiI
of rimless gold bowed eyeglasses were
in the case of a dealer at p Union
square. New York. The man was about
thirty-five years old and well dressed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-19
scnntor nnrrison pca.I.

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 10. State
Senator John T. Harrison, who was
last week nominated by the Republic.
ans for receiver Of taxes of this city. is
dead at his home here. John I. Harri
son was born in England in 1919 ana
came TO this country while still an in
FAINT. He served throughout the civil
war in the Eleventh Maryland volun.
tppTS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-19
OFFICERS INSTALLED.

The officers of the Aquahonga Club,
who were nominated two weeks ago,
were installed at the meeting held
Thursday night. They were as toll
lows: G. M. Winant, president; W.
D. Frerichs, vice president; G. B.
Clayton, recording secretary lanes
Ryder, financial secretary; D. A.
Toline, treasurersAThe Board of Gov
ernors are j. o. Ayers, Samuel De.
Hart.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-19
Columbia Won Mt BASKETBALL.

NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-Columbia's
basketball team last night defeated the
Williams college team in the Columbia
gymnasium by a score of 1G TO 8. Co
lumbia led at the end of the first half
by II to ). C~olumbia's weakness was
in poor shooting, while the visitors
strength lay in good defense.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-19
RELIEF ASSOCIATION.

The annual meeting of the Rich
mond County Relief Association will
be held in the lecture room of the
South Baptist church on Monday
night at Ids O'Clock.
Business of Importance will come
before the meeting. All members are
urged to be present and invite your
friends.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-19
General Tariff Bill For Cuba.

HAVANA. Dec. 19.-Since the settle
ment of the reciprocity question by
the passage and signing of the treaty
at Washington representatives OF Gu
ban business interests have been Irs
ing upon the government the early
passage of the long projected geHeraf
tariff bill so rs to have it take effect
as nearly as possible concurrently with
the putting of the reciprocity treaty
into operation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-19
Mr.. WEIR'S FUNERAL

The funeral of Matthew A. Weir,
who died Monday afternoon, was held
from his late residence, ON Sprague
avenue, Thursday afternoon. 1t was
largely attended. The church services
we're in charge of Rev. Enoch Meach-
EN-, of Bethel NJ. E. church, and Rev.
John g. Fair, pastor of St. Stephens.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-19
~Jncl.son's Chief of sta Dead.

HAGERSTOWN. Md. Dec. 19.-Gen-
eral Henry Kyd Douglas, Stonewall
Jackson's chief Of staff during the civil
war. died at his home in this city last
night. A general failing in health. in
Guiding mental trouble. was the cause
of his death. He was siXty-three years
old. His sister. Mrs. Beckenbaugh. and
her son and daughter are the only sur
%vivors. General Douglas never mar
-ipd.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-19
Wilson Was Afraid of h Razor.

Frank Wilson, Il baseball player who
pitched with the Atlanta club of the
Southern league last season. has shot
and killed William Saffold, a negro
barber, in this city. 1t is said the negro
was advancing on Wilson with Il razor
when Wilson fired four times, one of
the bullets taking effect and causing
SaffOid's death.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-19
CHURCHES.
South Baptist.

south Baptist.
Morning subject for tomorrow is
ABSORPTION of Praise. Glory to God
in the Highest. Evening subject,
Christ the Wonderful. Preaching
services. 1890 and 7.3O. Sunday
school, 2.30 q. m. Y. Z. 5. G. E.,
&. 40 p. m. Midweek prayer meeting
on Wednesday evening at s o'clock.
The Sunday School Christmas enter
tainment viii be held on Tuesday
evening, December 30, 1903, an inter
estiDg program is promised.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-19
IL Che Said uYes.v

: Toni heard of a gambler the other
day who lost $500, 900 on the turf of a
card.
Jack-Huh! I lost a million last
night on the turn down of a card.
Tom-You did? .
JacG-Yes, my visiting card. gave
it to the maid when I went to propose
to Miss Bullion, and the lady wouldn't
see me.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-19
ORGANIZED WHIST CLUB.

A number of young ladies OF Totem
Vile, met at the home of Miss Della
VanName, Main street, yesterday
afternoon and organized the Evening
Whist Club. They will meet at the
homes of different members every
week.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-19

"a fool and his money are soon part
ed" said Rivers, as he noted the ire
mendous fall in the stocks in which he
had invested his slender savings.
But it doesn't necessarily follow that
they are absolutely divorced" he chuck
led next day. when a turn in the market
sent the stocks up again.-Chicago Trib-
ane.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-19
PbiIadcIphians at white House.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10. - Mayor
Weaver of Philadelphia, several other
city officials I'D a large representation
of the business organizations Of Phila-
delphia called on the president to pay
their respects.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-19

RICHMOND, Va, Dee. 10.-The gov
ernor has signed the bill appropfiating
$4,000 for a Virginia state building at
the st. Louis exposition. The structure
is to be a reproduction of the mansion
at Monticello, the home of jefferson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-19
Called the Fire Tree.

The fire tree blooms in July.
Throughout the warmer parts of Asia
and in the Philippine islands the coun-
try is e~nlivened with scarlet foliage of
the i~ntenssst description. The bios
SONS retain their color for about a
month. when they fade away, and the
fire tree is orce more only q green
leaved member of the mimosa family.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-19
Our Const Defcrxcs.

The sea coast defenses OF the United
States are now more than half COM
pietad. Twenty-Five harbors now have
a sufficient number Of heavy guns and
mortars. The total cost of the engineer
ing work is estimated at $780, G0. 900.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-19
SCHOLARS HOLD REHEARSAL.

Last night the Sunday School schol-
ars of Bethel NJ, E. church, Amboy
avenue, who are to take part in the
cantata birth of Christ" held a re-
hearsal. They are doing finely and
are q great credit to their instructors.