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Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-19
Ira. B. Tice Lodge Held Forth in
Braga Hall and Many Friends
We're Present.
OUT OF TOWN VISITORS
Representatives from Jersey City Lodges
We're Present Had Merry Time
Committee in Charge Had Everything
Complete and the Floor Was in an Ex-
ceIient Condition.

The tenth annual ball of the Ira B.
Tice Lodge No. 300, Brotherhood of
Railway Trainmen, was held IN Braga
Hall last night Although there have
been several dances given already this
week there was no noticeable fall off
in the usual attendance. In fact
there was an increase over last year S
attendance. The dancers arrived
early and stayed late. The floor and
music we're too good to leave. About
fifty couples were in the grand march.
Those in charge last night provided
a good time and as this was their sole
object they are to be given the praise
they merit. The floor manager was
James Campbell. He was assisted by
B. Abel and G. 9. Holmes.
Patrick T. Burke, chairman, Robert
Mulvaney, Patrick O'Niel, H. P. Nc
Ardle and John Gluskie comprised
the reception committee. The arrange
ment committee was J. T.Mc Cram,
chairman; J. P. Jones, secretary. @.
Palmea, A. Kelly, @. Gallagher,
Joseph Lamb, B. Abel, P. Peterson,
G.. @. Holmes, G. johnson and ]. j.
Dancy.
The Ira B. Tice Lodge was organ
lied here in 1890 with about thirty
charter members. 1t now has sixty
four and is in fourishing condition.
It's officers now are L. +. Griffin,
Master, P. Burke, vice Master, John
Desmond, past Master, J. Van Syckle,
secretary, r. Mulvaney, financial
secretary; P. Ryan, chaplain; @.
Johnson, conductor; J. Campbell,
warden; j. Cannon, inner guard, and
P. O'Niel, outer guard. There were
number of out of town guests pres
ent Several were from lodges. They
were A. B. Carhart, r. P. Kelly, J.
l. Kelly, T. @. Morse, W. Crevery
and Q. Traphagen, all of Jersey City.
They represented three lodges, The
Palisade, Adopted Daughters, and
Jersey City. Mr.. Carhart is general
agent for "The Railroad Employee, !"
paper read by local railroad men.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-19
ODLUM WAS IN
SOUTH AMBOY.
Believed to Have Taken Steam
boat for New ork-ESCaped
in Bateau.

Constable Roberts, of South Amboy,
who has been trying to find Fred
Odlum, who escaped from the Perth
Amboy police, discovered that Odlum
arrived at South Amboy in a small
batteau which he tied up to the steam
boat dock and then hung around the
dock from Tuesday morning until
Wednesday morning, at which time
he took the New Brunswick steam.
boat, supposedly to New York, as he
had inquired how much the fare
would be to that city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-19
SLIGHT EXPLOSION
STARTLES STUDENTS.
Professor Shelley Was Experiment
ing in the High School Labora-
tory when Stuff Went Off.

An explosion occurred in the High
School laboratory this morning. Prof.
Shelley had his face badly burned.
All sorts Of rumors were current
this noon. Most of them have been
discredited, however. What really
happened is this, some sulphur and
phosphorus came together and when
they came together they made trouble.
One of the pupils said the intention
was to mix the two and make real
matches that would strike and go off,
The combination went off, but it was
not on the end of stick at the time
and what is more it went off all in a
bunch and caused just little con-
fusion.
Sulphur burns very we'll and phos-
phorus, which burns when the air
touches it, has to be kept under water
to prevent trouble. A small amount
is enough to make a lot Of fame.
This particular amoant came in con-
tact with the sulphur, off it went.
The noise was not very loud, but
there was plenty of smoke. When the
windows were opened it poured forth
as from a furnace. The smoke was
blueish white.
Frof. Shelley's face is painfully in
iured. A doctor dressed the burns.
The professor will be all right in a
short time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-19
WERE STEALING LUMBER.
Three Wo" en- Detected and One was Ar
rested-Fined So.

The Lehigh Valley detective arrest
ed Mary Goswick, a Polish woman,
this morning, for stealing lumber.
For some time lumber has been taken
from the yards and watch was put
on the place most visited. Early this
morning three women appeared. They
fed when they saw two officers. Two
went into the salt meadows. The
other was caught, she was tned $3.
Sergeant Durham, who knows some
thing Of the language, acted as inter.
prefer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-19
Engineer Mccain Recommends
that Work on the Structure
Cease for the Winter.
WEIGHT is STILL ON.
Iron now on the Foundation Peavier than
the Draw, but it Allows for the Moving
Load-ACtion Stopping all Work was
Taken at Meeting of FreehoIters in
Cranbury Tuesday.

AS was told IN the Evening News
yesterday, the Freeholders, at the
meeting In Cranbury, Tuesday, took
action stopping all work on the new
Raritan river bridge until next March.
This course was decided on upon the
recommendation of Special Consulting
Engineer Thomas McCann, who re-
ported that the centre pier, on which
the draw is to rest, is found to be still
sinking.
For more than a month now the
centre pier on which the draw is to
rest, has been finished. and many
hundred tons of iron have been piled
on it to test how great weight it
will carry and 10 determine whether
the pier is on a solid foundation.
Engineer McCann, in the several re-
ports that he submitted vest erday,
stated that there are now 578 tons of
iron resting on the pier. This amount
is 100 tons more than the draw which
will rest on the pier will weigh. The
extra amount, however, represents the
moving load, that according to the
contract, the bridge will zoe required
to sustain.
Since the weight has been on the
pier, which is built of concrete, he
has examined it about every three
days to see if it has sunk, and he has
found that nearly each time the pier
has gone down some part of an inch.
Sometimes the distance has been very
nearly an inch. His last examination
showed that the pier had sank a six.
teenth of an inch. AS the pier thus
shows tendency to continue to sink,
he recommended that the contractors,
Sandford & Harris, be ordered by the
Bridge Committee to cease all work
for the present. He said that he
would have ordered the WORK stopped
himself, but he had not the authority.
Acting on this recommendation, Mr..
Glenn made motion that the con-
tractors be ordered to stop all work
until further notice from the commit
tee and the bridge engineer. The
motion was carried.
The contractors had expected to
complete all of their work on tie
bridge this fall. They now have the
iron work and all of the machinery
for the draw on scows in the river
near the pier, ready to put i'll place.
Obeying the order given yesterday,
they will now be compelled to store
the draw material until next spring.
Mr.. Lewis, of Cran bury, who was
at the meeting, and has had much ex'
perience in driving piles in the river
bed in the vicinity of the new bridge
stated as his opinion that the piel
sinks because it has not been built oil
solid ground and the flow of the rive
washes the earth away. 1t is though
that when the work is resumed on tn
pier that it will have stopped sinking
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-19
Want More Goods.

The ladies at the Hospital rummage
sale are short of goods. Look again
over your stock in the attic. There
may be something there that will
never be any good to you, only in the
way; set it out, call up Mrs. Redhing
on the telephone or by postal and she
will collect it next lay. Every dollar
that these cast off garments bring goes
to the hospital
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-19
Presbyterian Ladies Exhibit
Weeks of Work in Their
Sunday School Room.
AN EXCELLENT SUPPER.
Everything of the First CI:ss-Large At
tendance on the First Night and More
Expected Tonight and Tomorrow
Booth TastefuIIy Arranged-Tre Coun-
try Store with Post Office a Big Feature

The annual three days fair of the
First Presbyterian church. being held
in their chapel in Rector street. was
triumphantly begun yesterday after
noon. The first night was q great
success. Numerous articles were sold
and each purchaser was convinced
that he had bargain.
The supper was served from five
until six. Such a supper is seldom
offered to the public at any price. To
make the meal more gratifying to the
diner a whole bevy of charming young
ladies were on hand to attend his
wants. They were Edith Stacey
Blanche Mason, Emily Lund, Edith
Crowell, Isabella Greaves, Lulu Dun
ham, Marguerite Boughton, Mary
Foote, and Katherine Philips. They
saw that all were we'll served.
The booths were prettily decorated
and we'll stocked with articles which
found ready sale. The country store
was filed with large variety of goods
always found III such places. Signs
were hung about advertising wares.
The ladies wish to mention the Mar
win flour. The post Office was, of
course, in the store. Mrs. Edward
Proctor was the postmistress. The
store itself was in charge of Mrs. j.
J. Dietche, Mrs. J. Petty, Miss Grace
Thompson, Mrs. j. Chalmers and Mrs
James Compton.
The dolls booth was in white.
Toys, dolls, games etc., were on sale.
The ladies in charge were Mrs. Ed
ward Barnes, Mrs. S. Riddlestorffer,
Mrs. William Sofeld, Mrs. William
Henry and Mrs. 9. Barnekov.
The Junior Endeavor Society had
its booth designed as we'll. 1t was
prettily trimmed in pink and white.
Lemonade was on sale. Mrs. Adrian
Lyon was chairman, she was assisted
by number of young people.
The Remembrance booth was in
white muslin. An arch had the let
ters remember in gilt letters on a
white background. Ivy leaves were
twined about. This booth was given
the out-of town friends and former
church members. A variety of arti-
cles were offered. Mrs. J. G. Burns
and Edith Sofield presided. The
Rainbow booth occupied the center of
the room and was in all colors. A
canopy of colored bunting crowned it.
The ladies in charge were were dressed
in different colored garments. They
were Mrs. Eva Burnett and the Misses
Marjory Hermann, Florence and
Agnes Sofield and Hortense Rock.
Ca ndy of all kinds was for sale.
The Fancy Work booth was IN green
and white. The colors were twined
about the woodwork in pleasing
confusion. Linen, embroidery, etc. =,
were on the counters. Those in charge
were Mrs. William Stacey, Mrs. H.
Petts, Mrs. F. o. Pierson, Mrs. G..
w. Tvrrell, Mrs. Tappen, Mrs. Mande-
Vile, and Mrs. 9. Lewis.
A poppy grab was we'll patronized,
poppies, dolls, etc., were the prizes.
The linen booth was trimmed with
white. Linens of every description
are on sale. Mrs. William Murdoch
and Mrs. J. Halpin are in charge.
Mr.. Jesse Halbert played several
selections ON the Tway piano and
lyraphone. The fair will continue
tonight and tomorrow night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-19
Miss harrington Will Play.

Miss Clara Harrington will play in
concret with Charles W. Wallace,
the famous blind organist, at the
Back ettstown Centenary Collegiate
Institute Friday night. The concert
is given under the auspices of one OF
the school fraternities. A number Of
people from this city will attend.
Miss Harrington is instructor in vio
lin at the institute.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-19
Annual Dollar Roll Call.

The regular monthly business meet
ing of the Ladies Auxiliary of Simp'
son M. E. church will be held tonight
at 8 O'Clock at the home of Mrs. u.
Rankin, No. Centre street, A Dol
lar Roll Call will be held at this time
at which each member is requested to
give one dollar they have earned.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-19
Operation Was Successful.

The operation on Mrs. j. Q. Eyer
kuss, of 470 State street, by DR..
Edward J. Ill, at St. Barnabas Hospi-
tai, Newark, yesterday, was very
successful. If everything goes along
nicely from now on, Mrs. Eyerkuss
will be home in about three weeks.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-19
White Got Thirty Days.

Fred White, of Philllpsburg, was
arrested last night by Officer Chris
Hansen, charged with vagrancy. He
said he had come in on a freight
train. The recorder sent him out on
trolley. Thirty days in county jail
was the sentence.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-19
BuildinJ Trades Association.

An important meeting of the Build
ing Trades Association will bo held
iuIDana Hall tomorrow night. A free
lunch will be served. Election of Of
ficers will take place.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-19
CALLED OUT TO BE PUNCHED.
Man Says He Was Aroused at Midnight and
After He Was Out He Was Assaulted.

William Collins was in court this
morning to swear out a complaint
against Robert Doane. He says Doane
went to his house last night at IL. 45
o'clock and got him to 60 out as far
as Whites foundry and then punched
him soundly. The police will look
up the matter.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-19
To Give Calico Hop.

The First Ladies Hebrew Benevol
ent Society will hold calico hop in
Grapd Central Palace Hall Fayette
street December /. 1t will be pleas
ant evening for all who attend.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-19

A reception will be given at the
Grand Central Palace Hall, Saturday
evening, November 81, under the
direction of D. J. Flynn, Music by
Prof Steinhauser orchestra, Gent s
25c, Ladies 15c.
dN1r ~ ~ :
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-19
OBITUARY..

Stanley J. Lockhurst, the fifteen
year old son of Mr.. and Mrs. J. H.
Lockhurst, 1873 Brighton avenue, died
at the home of his parents early this
morning. He was i'll four months.
Interment will be in the Presbyterian
cemetery, Railway, Sunday afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-19

When people want help they adver-
tise in The Evening News. Those
looking for help should bear this in
mind.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-19
Class in Ger nan.

German class, children and adults,
Wednesdays and Saturdays, Room II,
Scheuer Building, 122 Smith street.
4035-11-l7-3 adv.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-19
Is Not a Partner.

Mr.. A. Metzendorf announces that
he is not partner in the Perth Am
boy Coal Company.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-19

Mattetucks, Glue Points and Rock
away Oysters, L0bsters, Quail,
Partridge, W(OdcOCk, Rabbits and
Wild Duck.
WORRELL'S, 46 Smith St.
Tell 200 L 2.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-19

classified a,is. on page 2.
Newport daily independent., 1903-03-16
WASHINGTON POSTS
 STORY OF AFFAIR

Referring to the incident of Senator James P. Clarke walking alone to the presidents chair to receive the oath of office, when it is customary for the new member to be escorted by his colleague, the Washington Post gives this story of the affair:
 "Senator Clarke of Arkansas, known as Cotton Top in his own country, walked alone to the senate desk yes terday to take the oath of office. There was no glad hand for him from his colleague, Senator Berry, whom he passed and repassed without any mutual sign of recognition. There have beeu numerous instances of quarrels between senators from the same state, and therefore the failure of the two Arkansas senators to speak as they pass byis not alto Zether novel. A few days ago Senator Clarke's cre- dentials were presented, but by Sena- tor Frye, the presiding officer, and not by Mir. Berry. Senator Clarke sent the document directly to MT. Frye, and thereby ignored his col league, for most senator's elect for ward their credentials to the other senator by whom they are not only escorted to the desk for the official oath, but by whom they are generally introduced, when coming as new men, to the older senators. The ill-feeling grows out of an alleged combine be- tween Mr Clarke and Gov. Jeff Davis in the last campaign to secure not only Senator Jones' seat, but Senator Berry's as well. Senator Carmack was asked by Mir. Berry to escort Mir. Clarke, but refused. Senator Bacon agreed to escort him, but MT. Clarke refused to go with him. Mir. Clarke had to go it alone yesterday, and he made rather slow work, whereas Sem ator Stone was given cordial greetings everywhere on the introduction of his veteran colleague, MT. Cockrell"
Newport daily independent., 1903-03-16
MYERS MUSSELL BILL
 MADE SPECIAL ORDER.
Revised Measure Repeating Former Enactment Introduced In House Objectionable Features Have
 Been Eliminated.

Little Rock, Mar. 15-A half day session was held by the house yester- day, adjournment being taken at noon until a. m. Monday. Chief among the matters of importance disposed of was the adoption of concurrent res olution by Mir. Campbell of Randolph, providing for the appointment of joint committee to draft bill for a general road law in Arkansas to apply to every county in the state.
 MT. Meyers introduced house bill No 439, amending the act approved March g, 1903, for the protection of mussels. The bill was read twice and made a special order for Monday morning.
 The provisions of the bill are:
 Section 1. That section of act 72, approved March g, 1903, be amended so as to read as follows: It shall be unlawful to remove mussels from any of the waters of this state, for any purpose, from the 1st day of January until the 30th day of March of each year, which period of three months shall be closed season.
 Sec. 2. That section ? of said act be amended so as to read as follows: It shall be unlawful to use in any of the waters of this state any device, tool or instrument commonly called crow foot, or to use dredge of greater than six horse power, at any season of the year. Provided, said crowfoot and dredges shall not be prohibited in waters, streams or rivers where of greater depth than seven CD feet, and in lakes, bayous and still waters, where of a greater depth than ten (l0) feet.
 Sec. 3. That section of said act 72 be amended so as to read as follows: That this act take effect and be in force from and after June 30, A. D., 1903.
 Sec. A. That all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith be repealed and this aet take effect and be in force from and after passage
Newport daily independent., 1903-03-16
PUBLIC SENTIMENT
 DEMANDS ITS PASSAGE

As law makers representative of the people, the legislature is appealed to at this yet available time to correct. an abuse of their power and blunder made without proper Knowledge and consideration of the subject at issue, ia the enactment of the Myers mussel bill, a measure so drastic in it's pro- visions as to mean the death of an in- dustry which has proven source of great revenue to the people of the White and Black river valleys. Through this measure, the pearling industry was illegalized for that sea son of the year, during which it could with greatest profit and best results be piled. Not for the protection of the clam, but the planter, that idle labor might be thrown upon the mar ket, though the advocates of the bill fought under false colors, in profess- ing to be simply interested in the pro- tection of the "dear mussel."
 The foremost industry of this section is agriculture and is deserving of first. consideration in the m aking of our laws. But the two industries are not natural antagonists, for they have, dwelt in peace together, the farmer tilling the soil and the pearler dredg ing the bottoms of the rivers Neither has interfered with the other and both have been piled with profit to those engaged. But for the purpose of se- curing cheap labor, the legislature has undertaken to say that the pearler must be restrained from his work, be- cause the competition for the services of the day laborer would become too dear.
 The vast majority of the people living within the district affected by this bill, contending that the mussel is sufficiently protected by the natural seasons, winter and spring, the cold weather of the former and the high water of the latter, believe that the legislature was not aware of the senti- ment of the people when the Myers bill became a law and look forward with confidence to the repeal of that baneful law through the enactment of the substitute bill now offered by Dr. Myers. Our legislators are neither unfriendly to labor nor the new in- 1 dustry, but wish to serve the interests of the people affected and the change of front made by the Lawrence county senator is ample proof that he has
 Deen brought to understand the de-
 sires of his constituents.
Newport daily independent., 1903-03-16
METHODIST PREACHER
 CHARGED WITH MURDER.
Rumor Says That Minister Has Con- fessed To Complicity With White Cappers At Wynne- Officers
 Non Committal.

Wynne, Ark, March 15.-Rumor is persistent last night that J. w. Smith, Methodist preacher, charged with murder and whitecapping, has made a confession to the coroner's jury. Assistant Attorney-G General Houser refused to confirm or deny the report, and would not discuss the proceed ings of today.
 At6:30 o'clock last night the jury adjourned until Monday morning when the investigation will be continued.
 Will Clegg, who was summoned to appear before the jury as witness, was sent to jail this afternoon for re-. fusing to testify.
 Three of the prisoners, John Meek, Jim and George Sullivan, were re-. leased on bond tonight and permitted to return to their homes. In connec- ton with this action on the part of the officials it is construed that the alleged confession of the Methodist preacher exonerated them, and they were per- mitted to go home.
 Sheriff Hammett and the assistant attorney general have had j. w. Smith separated from the remainder of the prisoners, and long conferences were held with him yesterday.
 No prediction can be made tonight as to when the jury will be able to render verdict.
Newport daily independent., 1903-03-16
LEATHERMAN's SUCCESSOR.

Hot Springs, Ark, March 15.-The local bar Saturday elected Hon. Alfonso Curl, an old and respected attorney of this city, special chancellor to take the place of Leland Leatherman, sus- pended by impeachment proceedings before the senate of the Arkansas leg islature This action hOlds good until the next chancellor of the Third dis trict is appointed by the governor.
Newport daily independent., 1903-03-16
ACCIDENTAL KILLING.

Augusta, Ark, March 15. George w. Pearlee, an old, half witted ne- gro, was shot and instantly killed here yesterday evening by William Shaw, another negro. Justice k. P. Stamps, acting coronor, summoned a jury whose verdict was that Pearlee's death was caused by the accidental discharge of shotgun in the hands of Wm. Shaw.
Newport daily independent., 1903-03-16
NOTICE OF MEETINGS.

The greatest work that has ever been performed is now being done here at the A. M. E. church colored. Crutches are being removed from people that have been walking on them for years. We have large at tendance day and night Meeting conducted by Rev. Loyeless. Hours of meeting: 1O;3O a. m,, 2:3O p. m. and 7:3O p. m. All are invited to attend.
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Newport daily independent., 1903-03-16
SENATOR CLARKE's SECRETARY

Senator James P. Clarke announced Saturday afternoon that he had ap- pointed Arthur Neill of Little Rock his private secretary and June Wooten messenger and stenographer. MT. Neill was private secretary of Gov. Dan w. Jones during that gentleman's incumbency of the governors office.
Newport daily independent., 1903-03-16
WATCH REPAIRING
 AND CLEANING.

A feature of our business is high class watch repairing, which we ex- ecute quickly and at lowest possible prices for guaranteed work. Palace Jewelry Store, 412 North Fr o Il Street. n b. |. f.