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Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-15
LOSS ABOUT $125,oOO.
Fire in George Gouid's Home Destroys
Valuable PAINTINGS.

New York, Jan. 14,-There was a fire
in the residence of George J. Gould on
Fifth avenue in which several valuable
paintings were destroyed. The loss
was estimated at first at $4,000, but
after an inspection had been made by
Mr.. Gould, his secretary said the loss
was about 1925, 900. Among the paint
ings burned was The Cavalier by
Stuart
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-15

Harrisburg, Pa, Jan. 14.-Applica-
ton was made during the day at the
state department for a charter for the
Eastern Securities company, which, it
is said. is to be the vehicle for the con-
solidation of the anthracite coal inter-
ests of Pennsylvania. The applica-
ton for charter is made under a law
passed by the legislature of 1901.
The nominal capital of the corpora
ton is $1,000.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-15
All In the Draw.

Wigg-Many woman discovers that
she has married the wrong man.
Wagg-Well. I've heard that marriage
sometimes makes another man Of fel.
low.-Philadelphia Record.
Rosebud County news. [volume] (Forsyth, Mont.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-15
She Did.

Returned Traveler-I have often
thought of that young Mr.. Tease and
how he used to torment Miss Auburn
about her hair. Did she ever get even
with him?
Old Friend-Long ago. She married
him.-1llustrated Bits.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-23
WHISKEY IS
THE DEFENCE.
Attorneys for the Japanese Sail.
or Claim Man Killed
Himself.
aaEaA A~@nnUaNA ~A--K -
WAS OPENING BOTTLE.
Defence Says He Had Nothing Whatever
to do with the Alleged Murder Fellow
was Drunk and was Clumsy Knife in
His Own Hand and When He Attempted
to Take Out Cork 1t Slipped.
Sbecial 10 the E1ening Meas.

A1DtLfHf ~ fHc d~CtHENS -he INS'
New Brunswick, Dec. 23:-Whiskey
is claimed bv the defense in the jap
lnese murder trial here, in which the
Japanese Consul of New York is in
terested, to have caused the death of
Jimmy" Daguchy, the japanese
sailor on board the steamship Hugona
who was stabbed at Oarteret on the
morning Of July 80 last. The State
alleges that Janichek Matsushlma, the
prisoner, stabbed Jimmy" fatally
cutting an artery in the left wrist,
which caused him to bleed to death
The defense claims that Matsushima
had nothing to do with the crime.
On the contrary the contention is that
the dead man while drunk tired to
get the cork out of another bottle of
whiskey made of rum and peppermint
and in this drunken state he iabbed
1t the bottle i'll manner that made
his fellow sailor Janicheck laugh at
him. This angered Jimmy" and it
is alleged that in this state of mind
he made vigorous stab at the cork
with the knife which missed the top
# the bottle held in the left hand of
the dead man and plunged into the
left wrist while the knife was in the
right hand of the man stabbed. He
had stabbed himself. to death while
Intoxicated.
Judge Cowenhoven, counsel for the
defense, made a strong argument at
the close of the case for the State
Yesterday afternoon for a direction of
verdict for the defendant ON the
ground that the State had not proved
case warrarting a defense. He
argued that no one had seen Janicheck
stab Jimmy, and that there was no
proof that he had stabbed him. Prose-
cutor Voorhees, opposed the motion
and Judge Strong denied it. 1t was
then after comforting with Lawyer
Irving Hoagland, his associate, he out
lined the novel defense noted above.
Judge Cowenhoven, in his opening,
said it was just as well that the case
did proceed as it would be better to
have his client freed by an acquittal
than by getting him off on a techni-
cality.
This morning Prosecutor Voorhees,
announced that Judge Strong had
contracted heavy cold and that his
doctor would not allow him to leave
the house. For this reason the case
was adjourned until January 4.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-23
TO BE PRESERVED;
j. P. HOLM BUYS ENTIRE TRACT
Will Extend Kearny
Avenue Through the
Property Next
Spring.

J. P. Holm, of l19 Smith street,
who has recently gone into the real
estate business, has purchased the en-
tire Westminster property from the
Bruen heirs. Mr.. Holm went to New
York city yesterday afternoon, and
the contract for the deal WAS signed.
When Mr.. Holm was seen by News
reporter this morning he expressed
surprise that it had become known so
soon that the deal had been closed.
eyes," he said, 81 have purchased
the Westminster property direct from
the Bruen heirs, and the contract was
signed by the three of them yesterday
afternoon.
In speaking of the old historical
building on the property Mr.. Holm
said that this must be preserved by
all means.
In the spring as soon as the wealth
er will permit" said Mr.. Holm, II
will open Koarny avenue by cutting
through the property and divide it
into building lots, which l will sell, !"
When ask ed what chance the city
would have to purchase lot on the
property for public school, Mr..
Holm said If they wished to do so, he
would make satisfactory arrangements
with them.
Mr.. Holm refused to state the price
he paid for the property, but admitted
that it was over $50, 900 which was
recently offered for the tract, but was
refused. Mr.. Holm told the reporter
that he had long had this idea In
mind, and at the last meeting of the
Chamber of Commerce, had suggested
that something be done to preserve
the old landmark. "But I knew" he
said, "that if told the Chamber that
it must be saved, if had to purchase
it myself, that they would only laugh
at me. but you see that have saved
it,
The property is in the most desir-
and the lots will most likely be dis
posed of quickly.
Just what Mr.. Holm will do with
the old building is not known at this
time. In fact, Mr.. Holm hardly
knows himself. He is satisfied for
the present tnat it is secure. The
p ,rchase means the rapid development
of the southern section of the city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-23
POINTED AT
PLECHNER.
Judge COWenhOVeB Made Anus.
ing Mistake While Addressing
Jury in Jap Case.
sbeeLaLl9 Me Egentng A..

New Brunswick, Dec. 23:-Lawyer
George J. Plechner, formerly Of this
city, and a practicing lawyer at Perth
Amboy, was thought by many in the
court room here yesterday afternoon
TO be the Japanese sailor on trial be-
fore Judge Strong for stabbing his
fellow. In addressing the Jury Judge
Cowenhoven, when referring to the
defendant, repeatedly pointed toward
Lawyer Plechner. The crowd soon
caught on to the gesture of the attor-
ney and many were laughing at the
Judge as lie continued to make it
appear that Lawyer Plechner was the
man on trial. The little Jap sat near
to the lawyer and seemed to enjoy the
joke as much as the others present.
Lawyer Plechnor had to laugh at
times as the mistake continued to be
made.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-23
RESCUED
CAPTAIN.
Local Man on South Side in
Power Boat Saw Barge Cap
tain Fall Overheard.

Captain James McGee, who keeps Il
junk shop on Front street, was in.
strumental in saving life this morn
ing. He WAS near the railroad bridge
on the South Amboy side in his power
boat, when a captain on one of the
barges fell overheard. Captain MCGEE
was quickly to the rescue and pulled
the man out of the water.
The man was on the P. Sanford Ross
barge No. 5. He was pumping water
out of the vessel and there was some
ice on tho deck. He slipped on the
ice and fell over the side. He was
placed on the barge again, little the
worse for his ducking.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-23
CAN EAT MEAT
ON CHRISTMAS.
-.--
Catholics Get Special Dispen-
satiOn 10 Observe the HoI-
iday as Usual.

The members of st. Mary's Roman
Catholic church choir are rehearsine
Christmas carols and an elaborate
Christmas service is planned.
1t has been decided to do away with
the O'Clock mass in the morning,
held every Christmas heretofore, and
the first mass will be at the regular
Sunday hour, Z o'clock The follow.
ing masses will be at $50, $50 and
TO- As q. m. The latter will be a SOL
emn high mass and will be celebrated
by the pastor, Rev. B. 7. O'Connell
and assistants, Rev. S. A. Mitchell
and 7. F. Blake.
Word has been received from Bishop
McFaul, of Trenton, that dispensa-
tion from abstinence ON Christmas
day, which comes on Friday, has been
granted.
Rev. S. A. Mitchell said he had
heard nothing about New Years day,
but the following appeared in q New
York paper this morning:
1.-THE apostolic delegation at Wash
ington has received word from Rome
that the Pope has granted dispense.
tion from abstinence on New Year s
Day, which falls on Friday this year.
The delegation has sent ont circular
letters to all the bishops notifying
them of this fact"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-23
HOME F0a CHRISTMAS.
$50 Scan iinavians from the United State:
Reach Copenhagen.

A dispatch from Copenhagen, Den
mark, dated YESTERDAY, says:
"The Scandinavian American line
steamer United States, from New
York, December 8, arrived here thil
morning with 500 Scanr inavians from
the United States on board. They
are to spend Christmas with relatives
The steamer was delayed by fog il
the North Sea.
The influx of Christmas excursion
lists from the United States is unpre
cedented, many of them arriving by
way of English and German ports.
Much of the money they saved il
America. will be distributed in Christ
mas presents to relatives and friends
of the returning Scandinavians. "
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-23
Devoe on the Weath2r.

Andrew Jackson Devoe, the weather
prophet of Hackensack, yester dav
made the prediction that there VIII
be nothing doing III the way of storms
until after Christmas when the damp
ness will begin. Early in January
there will be heavy snow and very
cold wave, he says.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-23
.FREEHOLDERS
WILL ASSIST.
Grand Jury Asks Them TO Appoint
Committee to Hell } In
vestigate Tramps.
Sprciai TO tie E'0eHiRg Ne7vS.

New Brunswick, Dec. 23:-When
the freeholders met this morning in
an adjourned session, committee
consisting of Justice Wylie, Messrs.
VanPelt and Schwartz, members of
the Grand jury, appeared before them
and requested that the freeholders
appoint committee to act in con
junction with the Grand Jury com
mittee in considering the tramp NUS
ance upon which subject Justice Fort
had requested that presentment be
made. Director Fountain agreed to
appoint such a committee and the
members will be named this after
noon. This committee meets January
5.
The freeholders of Somerset county
met with the Middlesex freeholders to
open bids for the franklin Park road.
There were nine bids. @. M. Liddle,
of Woodbridge, bid $43, 722. 28. There
are three lower. The contract will be
awarded this afternoon.
piopoc Cacb or timp at the old
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-23
PRESENTED THEIR
PASTOR WITH PURSE.

The Catachetical class of Grace
English Lutheran ohurch surprised
their pastor, Rev. E. J. Keuling, at
his home last night. A very enjoy
able time was spent. There were
about eighteen present. During the
evening ga1es were played and
speeches made. The feature of the
gathering was the presentation of a
purse of money to the pastor on be-
half of the class. Mr.. KeuIing was
greatly moved by the gift and spoke
feelingly in thanking them for it.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-23
Miss Alma Smith Became the
Bride Of John Nelson
JOhanSen.
RECEPTION FOLLOWED.
Ceremony Took Place in Our Sayier's
Danish Lutheran Church in State Street
Decorations were BeautifuI-Mr. To-
hansen is Jersey City Man In the en-
plOy of Lehigh Valley Railroad.

At O'Clock Yesterday afternoon
Miss Alma Smith, of 252 Prospect
street, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Smith, was united in marriage to
John Nelson Johansen. of Pine street,
Jersey City, in Our Saviours Danish
Lutheran church, on State street.
The ceremony was performed by the
pastor, Rev. V. b. Skov.
The church was beautifully decor
ated with palms and flowers.
At 3. 80 the bride, dressed in Co.'S
tune of white silk, and leaning on
the arm of her father. passed up the
aisle to the strains of Mendelssohn s
wedding march, which was played by
Olaf J. Morgansen The bridesmaid,
Miss Mamie Smith, sister of the
bride, was dressed in pink taffeta.
Both bride and bridesmaid carried 4
bouquet of pink carnations. The bes
man was Christian Hover.
After the ceremony as the car 'nge.|
containing the bride and groom 1lled'
away fron the church door, shower
of rice and old shoes which seemed TO
come from every direction, was sent
after it.
At 7.30'o'clock big wedding sur
per was se-yed. Rev. y tks
made short Nress, afnM
in which he invoked the blessing on
Mr.. and Mrs. Johansen. After the
supper dancing followed, and was
kept up until early this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johansen received
numerous presents of everv descrip-
tion. They will reside on Pine street,
Jersey City, Mr.. Johansen is a ma
chinlst in the employ of the Jersey
City branch of the Lehigh Valley
Railroad.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-23
MAY NOT RECOVER.
John Feeney Had Foot Amputated at Hos
pital Last Night.

John F. Feeney, of Washington
street, a carpenter at the local plant
of the National Fireprooting Com
pany, had his right knee and foot
badly crushed at the works yesterday
afternoon. He is also said to be in
jured internally. He was caught IN
some unknown manner in a conveyer.
Feeney is now at the City Hospital
where late last night his foot was
amputated, just below the ankle. AT
the last he was very low. Mr.. Feeney
is prominent member of the local
carpenter union and was at one time
their delegate.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-23
Painter Wanted a Carteret.

|: Work in the painting line is said to
be very brisk at Carteret at the pres
ent time. boss painter from that
place was in town today and a num-
Der of the local men will commence
work there on Monday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-23
Amateur Papers Appear.

The High School Echo made its
appearance today. 1t is the Christmas
number and is a credit to the pupils.
"The Forum" Knockers number,
is also out.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-23
Thirty Days For Begging.

Policeman John Morris arrested q
man for begging in saloons along New
Brunswick avenue, last night. The
fellow was arraigned berol" Recorder
Pickersgill this morning, where he
described himself as Harry Brown, of
Elizabethport. Ee was given thirty
days in the county Jail.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-23

FL. LARKIN, 357 STATE Street,
will do plumbing, steam, hot water
and hot air heating on monthly pay
ments.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-23

Sewing machines for sale by PedeI
Olsen, S6 Smith ST.
3526a-9 a-9-19-2t.e. W. If
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-23
A TURKEY FREE

to every house owner who takes
out a fire insurance policy of not
less than S2ooo.o 90 from one of our
strong companies, before Jan. I,
1904, our rates are as low as the
lowest. Nielsen eros. I22 Smith st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-23

If you have vacant room, the
Evening News can FIJI it.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-23

Read the classified ads. on page 2.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-23

Pianos. Cash or time at the old
stand. Peder Olsen, S6 Smith st.
5526 o. 19-2t-e. WITT
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-23
MULLINS
UP-TO-DATE
DAIRY.

Milk and Cream delivered every morn
ing iu bottles.
Our motto; Cleanliness is akin to
Goodness" We have only tirst-class
trade. Would you like to be one of our
patrons? so we will guarantee first-class
service. Milk delivered at any hour in
the morning to suit customers. Recon-
mended by physicians for invalids and
infants. Tel. 1G1 /.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-10
STOCKS AND BONDS.

New York. Nov. e.-The continued
liquidation in the United States Steel
securities again overshadowed the
whole stock market to-day. The SYM
pathetic response in the general mar
ket was very slight and the effect OF
the special movement in United States
Steel was rather to repress the trad
ing than to depress the tone. The mar
ket as a whole was extremely sluggish
and unimportant. The condition in
the money market had its share in re-
pressing activity, and the traditional
disposition in Wall street to pause and
take observations upon the assembling
of Congress was also evident.
There was a feeling that the pro-
ceedings in Congress may take a turn
to which interest may attach in Wall
street. All three of the active securi-
ties of United States Steel sold during
the day lower than ever before, the
preferred at 5019. the common at 1875
and the second bonds at 65%. In the
case of the bonds and the common
stock the previous low records were
barely shaded at these figures and the
transactions in them were not partic-
ularly notable. In the preferred stock,
however, there was constant out
pouring all day. and an unending sue
and upwards. The special source Of
this selling was as much a mystery as
at all times, but the manner of the sell
ing gave color to the supposition that
q very large account was in process
of liquidation Officials of the corpora
ton denied the numerous reports of
heavy cuts in prices. but this did not
prevent the general conviction that
prices throughout the trade would be
readjusted to the new basis fixed by
the reduction in steel billets.
The transfers of currency to the in
terror were limited to 100000 to Chi
cago, which is the highest for any one
day for some time past. Additional
announcements were made of gold en-
gagged for import to the extent of $780,
600. Call money, however, rose to G
per cent. in the late dealings, and the
necessity for conservative action in the
money market is generally recognized.
The price of gold rose In London and
discounts were lifted to above the Bank
of England rate. There was a special
inward movement in the New York
corporation stocks which was unex-
pladned. The Colorado coal miners
strike affected some OF the stocks of
the corporations concerned. The
special heavlness of Pennsyl-
vania seemed due to the expanding vol
uIne of bond issues by subsidiary COM
panies, and the death of a prominent
Philadelphia capitalist II was believed
might also be contributory cause.
The market closed about steady at the
decline.
Bonds were duh and irregular. To-
tai sales, par value, Sl,929,OOO. United
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-10
Baxter and Co.'S Cotton I,ct,er

New York, Nov. 9.-There was a big
rise in the Liverpool market in the
morning, and this cheered the bulls,
but 1T may be added that the bear
army consists of nothing. but an in
slSnlncant remnant. Prices in this
market made further advance at the
opening. There was good buying
everywhere, and while the expected re-
action has failed to materialize, even
some rampant bulls are inclined to
favor temporary setback since the
advance has been so steady. The sit
uation has undergone no change, and
the census report of Saturday is re-
garded as intensifying the strength of
position. Prices are expected to reach
much higher level because of the GER
tainty OF shortage in worlds require
ments, and it is predicted that mills
VIII he compelled to advance the price
of their product everywhere. There
was setback after the opening, and
whereas first figures We're to 16
points higher, all was soon lost on prof
it-taking by Saturdays buyers. Prices
then moved UP and down. Big re-
ceipts at Houston for tomorrow scared
some holders There We're reports of
an active spot demand in this market,
and the decline in futures was expect
ed to cause a fresh squirt before long.
Warehouse stock here, $4,000; port re-
ceipts, $4,000, against SO, 900 last year.
Gables were easy at 5 to advance.
Estimates for tomorrow: Houston,
10000 to Al, 000 against 1894 last year:
New Orleans 1000 to $4,000, against
21,902; Galveston, $4,000 to $4,000, against
1886 last year.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-10
Ware A. LeIard,s Cotton Letter.

New York, Nov. 9.-It was certainly
an ideal day to take profits. When
market goes up as this has for ten days
and then has a CONFUSION at the top
such as was seen on Saturday, with a
wild opening on Monday morning, 1t is
safe to conclude that for the time be-
ing wisdom rests in taking profits.
Whatever the outcome may be next
spring, II cents at this time is won
derful price and deserves careful con-
sideration. We find too many willing
to take profits at this point to lead
to anything, but a very cautious at
titude on the market. The blocks Of
cotton coming on the market are SEN
sationally large. That the position is
strong is admitted, but there is pile
of cotton coming in from the South
now. Houston received 10000 bales last
year, and estimates are for 10000 bales
tomorrow. This will lead to larger
crop views before long and will cause
a halt in the market. 1t will be a very
simple matter for the market to break
to 1O1bc and we would not be inclined
to buy very much cotton before the
market does break 40 or so points. 1t
will be remembered that when cotton
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-10
NEW ORLEANS COTTON MARKET.

New Orleans. Nov. 9.-The spot cot
ton market was quiet, with light offer
ings. Buyers claimed that cotton
could be bought at an eighth under
board figures. Sales, 1900 bales, in
GLIDING 1,450 to arrive. Quotations I'M
changed.
Futures opened unchanged to points
lower. Notwithstanding the advance
in Liverpool the local market contin-
ued to decline until prices were 17@21
points below Saturdays figures. The
decline was attributed to heavy port
reports and a flood of selling orders
from the country There was also ac-
tive short selling. The general senti-
ment was that prices had gone high
enough and that a reaction was due
From the highest figures of the day
there was a decline of from 1904
points, making the net gains from $50
II points.
Cotton futures steady; November,
10.56@105Sc; December, 10.65G10.66c;
January, 1O.7O@1O71c; February, lotto
10.79c; March, 1O.S7@1O.Ssc; April, 1923
01O95c; May, 11O4@11.05c; June, 1900
lille; July, 11.1S611.19c.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-10
TRADE and FINANCE
ACTION AT LAST COMES IN COT.
TON FUTURES.
PROFITS TOO LARGE TO LOSE.
SHOT COTTON EASY AND LOWER
TO SELL.

Vurpentine steady ut sc 1-4c-Ros-
Ans Firm-Demand Moderate in
Roth Markets-LocaI and TeIe-
graphic Markets.
The Morning News Office,
Monday. Nov. 8.
The cotton futures market opened
up strong, but later developed a re-
dictionary tendency, with losses scored
before the closing, which was steady
THE New Orleans market also declined.
The time for profits had been long de-
,aved, and there were many quite will
,ne to close with view to rebuying on
the reaction.
Spot cotton closed easy on the whole.
with the demand somewhat sluggish,
and the disposition among consumers to
withhold on the theory that the reac-
ton will go around a half cent. Wheth-
r. they are mistaken in this remains
10 be seen. In the fob. market a
fair demand was reported.
Turpentine closed steady at 56Ac,
with a fair demand reported. Resins
closed firm. The wholesale markets
closed steady. Details of the different
markets as follows