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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-04-06
FOresters Hold Interesting Meet
ing at Which the Plans
Were Discussed. I5
DISTINGUISHED GUEST.
Deputy Supreme Chief Ranger Bingham
was Pres snt and Made a Interesting
Atdress-PIans for the Celebration TO
be Held Here Shortly were Also Talked
About.

At the meeting of Court Perth Am
boy No. 3,043, Independent Order of
Foresters, last night, the organization
of Ladies' Companion Court in this
city was discussed. 1t has been
thought of for some time and definite
action towards organizing the ladies'
court will pro badly be taken in the
near future. There is no companion
court in this vicinity. Thero has been
one in Elizabeth for some time and
the success attending its organization
has been very gratifying.
The committee in charge of the an
nlversary to he held in Wilder Hall,
May 26, met last night. The arrange
ments for this event, in which six
courts will participate, are rapidly be-
ing completed. The courts to take
part are Courts Keasbev and Perth
Amboy, of this city; D. O. Chase, of
South Amboy; South River, Metuchen
and Woodbridge.
Deputy Supreme Chief Ranger w.
f. Bingham, of Elizabeth, was pres
ent last night and made an interesting
address. There were also number
of visitors present from Woodbridge.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-04-06
HAD
BIG TIME.
Installed Officers Last Night
Those WhO,TOOk their
Places.

The newly elected officers of Perth
Amboy Lodge No. 1884, B. p o. E.
were last night installed by Grand
Exalted Ruler Charles H. Smith, of
Jersey City. Mr.. Smith is also dis
trict deputy for northern New Jersey.
After the installation he made short
address. The officers installed are
Exalted ruler, DR.. Frank Crowtller,
reelected; esteemed leading knight,
Richard F. White; esteemed loyal
knight, John X. Sheeby; esteemed
lecturing knight, Louis M. Rossi es-
quire, Joseph J. Burns; organ ist,
William T. Hartmann inner guard,
Thomas J. Dover; tyler, William
Hoffn er; trustees, Peter Floerscb,
William H. Mccormick, Walter
Thompson, George West and ]. S.
Coan, of South Amboy. A lunch and
smoker followed the installation.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-04-06
Director Asbury Fountain a Meet
ing of FreehOIders Today
Makes Address.
SPREAD ON MINUTES.
Declares that the Affairs of the County
are All Within the Law and the Free.
holders Charged for No More than They
We're EutitIed to and Thry Can Prove
Special to Tie Evenin.g Meas.

oprctdE IN me E0eN6Hg Ne7US.
New Brunswick, Apr. 6:-When the
freeholders convened at their regular
meeting here today Director Asbury
Fountain made reply to the report
of Expert Acton @. Hartshorne, who
has examined into county affairs. The
remarks of the director were ordered
placed on the minutes.
Regarding the excessive bills, the
dire ctor said that each freeholder had
charged for only the days he had
worked for the county ana they were
ready to prove it. He declared that
81 day allowed for the freeholders
was common laborer's pay and while
the laborer had no responsibility, the
freeholders did.
Mr.. Fountain declared that the pay
ment for extras on contracts had been
unduly magnified and that oil the fees
allowed the county engineer were
allowed by law.
He declared that the auditor seemed
to gloat over the fact that Rue &
Fountain had many contracts from
the county, because a member of the
firm was his brother. He declared
that all contracts thus awarded wero
after competitive bidding and that he,
himself, had purposely stayed away
from the meetings when such con
tracts were awarded so as not to vote
for them. AS for exceeding the ap.
preparations the director blamed the
legislature for changing the laws after
appropriations had been fixed. He de-
clared it was not surprising that nit
takes were made in several years
time and he felt that the affairs of the
county would compare favorably with
other counties.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-04-06
TWO CHILDREN
BITTEN BY DOGS.
Early for Dog Days But Several
Reported to Police Said TO
be Mad

Although it is much warmer than it
has boen for the last few days, never
theless it is rather early for "dog
days" Notwithstanding this fact,
two cases of children having been bit
ten by dogs were reported to the pc
lice today. Mrs. Henry Deppe, of
Kennedalo Park, reported that her
son had been bitten, and John Natoli,
of 2Ol New Brunswick avenue, COM
plained that son of his had been
bitten .by mad dog. One or tw-
other cases have been rumored, bu
not reported.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-04-06
OUT
OLD STORES
IN SMITH ST.
Work has Begun Toward Getting
Really TO Erect Modern
Building.

Yesterday the two old buildings at
Nos. SO and SS Smith street, one oc-
cupied by Peder Oleson, as a piano
and music store, and the other one
vacant, were sold. The one occupied
by Mr.. Oleson was bought by Hyman
Shragoyitz, the junk dealer of LOG
South Second street, and as soon ms
Mr.. Oleso1 moves to his new store,
the old building will bo moved to the
Shragovitz property.
The other building has been pur.
chased by Charles Obuck, of North
Amboy, and gang of laborers have
commenced to tear it down for the
material and old lumber.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-04-06
LECTURE TOMORROW.
Or. Byron King will Again Appear
Before Local Audience.

The subject of the lecture by DR..
Byron King, in the High School audi
torium, tomorrow night, is what
Fools these Mortals Bel" DR.. King,
who scored such complete success
upon his appearance in this city::a few
weeks ago, in the Teachers Assooia-
tion Course, is sure to receive warm
welcome tomorrow night. DR.. King
is president of Kings School for
Oratory, Pittsburg, and a speaker OF
recognized ability. The lecture to-
morrow night is under the auspices of
the Young Mems Forum.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-04-06
Many Pedestrians in Danger in Smith Street this
Morning William Cutter of Woodbridge was
Driving Down Smith Street and His Horse
Took Fright and Ran Away.
NO ONE WAS HURT.
Oil Wagon Backed Into the Woodbridge Big
and Upset the Latter Horse In Turning
Out for Trolley Car Ran Upon the Side
walk and Narrowly Missed Several
Large Windows.

Many shoppers and children OH
Smith street were in danger this
morning when the horse of William
Cutter, OF Woodbridge, took fright
and dashed up on the sidewalk in
front of Kelly & McAlinden's store
and then ran on the sidewalk until it
reached High street.
Mr.. Cutter was driving down Smith
street and when in front of William
H. Mccormick s store, William Tice
started to back his oil wagon. Before
Mr.. Gutter could get out of the way
his light buggy had been hit by the
oil wagon and was overturned.
Mr.. Cutter was thrown out. The
horse dashed down the street, but
turned out of.the way of the trolley
car and ran up on the sidewalk. Mr..
Gutter held on to the reins until hu
struck a box on the sidewalk in front
of the Boston store. The horse ran
into telegraph pole in front Of
Pierce & Watsons and parted from
the wagon. 1t was caught in front
of Hartmann s Hotel, at the foot Of
Smith street.
The only damage done was to the
buggy, which was badly smashed and
to the horse, whose legs were out.
The horse barely. missed crashing in
to several big windows.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-04-06
STREETS BEING PUT
IN SPRING REPAIR.
St0rekeeper Would Like to See
the Sprinkler Out
Again.

Street Commissioner Matt Weirur
has the road scrapper out on some OF
the streets today and it will be kept
in commission until all of the roads
are In the usual spring repair.
The store keepers along Smith and
State streets would like to see the
street sprinkler at work: as the dust
is so thick that early this morning 1t
was neces sary for many of them to
get out garden hose.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-04-06
ST. PETERS ELECTION
HELD LAST NIGHT.
Delegates, Wardens and vestry-
men Chosen at Parish
Meeting.

At the parish meeting of st. Peter E
Episcopal church, last night, the an
nual election of wardens and vestry-
men was held. Delegates to the dio'
cesar convention, to be held in Eliz-
abteh the first week in May, were also
elected. They are James Parker: ].
Lawrence Boggs and Q. O. HommanD.
The wardens elected for the coming
year are II. L. Kearny and James
Parker.
The following were elected as ves-
trymen: T. Q. Booth, O. @. HON
mann, W. S. Duncan, j. L. Kearny
and William H. Hoy. =.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-04-06

County of NIiddlese', %
j. G. Mccoy, Pres dent, aud s. Riddlestorifer,
severally dulv sworn, each fer himself deposes
and saws that the foregoing statement is true
to the best of his knowledge aud belief.
J.C Mccoy, Pres.
s. RIDDLESTOkFFER, Treas.
subsc ibe1 and sworn to be'ore me TINS 9th
day OF april, 1904.
G. G. HoMMANN,
NJ q. @. of n. ].
CoRRECT-Attest:
ARTHUR L WAIVER,
Jos e. Hal MAN,
ADAM ECKERT,
Directors.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-04-06
LADIES AID MEETS.

\ The regular.monthly meeting of the
Ladies Aid Society. of st. Paul S
German church, will be held tomor-
row afternoon at the home of Mrs. j,
Kaletsch, 4O3 State street. =s. .-..%.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-04-06
AUXILIARY MEETS.

,6Tho Ladies' Auxiliary to the Hos
pital Association will meet at the
home of the president, Mrs. q. D..
Runvon, tomorrow afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-04-06
OBITUARY..

Therese Busse, the four month old
child of Mr. ana Mrs. Frank Busse,
of Woodbridge road, died last night.
The funeral will take place at 2
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon. Inter
II ent will be made in Alpine ceme-
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-04-06
PHELAN FINED SIS.
TottenviiIe Man Accused of Being Drunk
and Dis orderly.

Lawrence Phelan, who gave his age
as twenty-five years and his residenc
MS TottenvilIe, was arrested shortly
after midnight by Patrolman L. A.
Long on drunk and disorderly
charge. He was fined So by the re
oorder this morning.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-04-06

$50 Cash will purchase a lot on.
BriqhtOn Avenue, three blocks
from Smith ST. Balance of pUr-
chase price, S450. may be paid in
monthly instruments to suit pur-
chsse These lots should bring
Is 600. Ward B. Snyd'r, 2l Smith
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-04-06
CARDS LED TO BLOWS.
Two Men Arraigned in Police Court
this Morning.

Theodore Lesczinski, of s5 Hal
avenue, was fined So in police court
this morning on Il charge of striking
Paul Lechefsky, of 30 Hall avenue.
The men, it appeared, were playing
cards, when an argument arose and
words led to blows.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-04-06
Progress Of the Central Jersey
Moving Toward the
Coast.
AFTER SOUTH AMBOY.
Company Now Has Almost Complete Sys-
TEN from South AmbOy to Red Bank
Where Connection is Made With the Line
from the Shorc-New Bridge Over the
Shrewsbury Being Built.

Keyport, Apr. & :-The Central Jer-
sey Traction Company ran its first car
through from this place to the south
shore of the Shrewsbury river today.
This is as far as the new bridge over
the river will allow at present, but
within short time the cars will be
run into Red Bank. The system is al
so extended toward South Amboy and
the company is now awaiting the
franchise from the borough council
there. The company hop. to hive the
line open before the heavy summer
travel sets in. A trolley already runs
from Asbury Park and Long Branch
rs far us Red Bank.
The franchise for the Central Jer-
sey Traction Company came up Mt the
meeting of the South Amboy council
last night and was again adjourned.
This company expects to complete
the link over the new Rarltan river
bridge between the cities and the
coast.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-04-06
MEN WERE ARRESTED.
Two Men Arrested Last Night-Bothi Had
Stories.

Jeppe Peterson and Samuel Bor ok
were lighting at the corner of Smith
and Elm street about 6 O'Clock last
night and were arrested by Patrolman
J. E. WoodH After telling their re-
speotive stories, this morning and re-
ceiving reprimaud from tho re-
cor Ter, the boys were released.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-04-06
FAvORING
POLICE APPOINTMENT.

Albert Krogh has a petition for
which he is asking signatures, ask ing
for the appointment of Anthony Han
son, late corporal in the United
States Marine corps, on the police
force of this city.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-04-06
NO QUORUM FOR THE
BOARD OF HEALTH

The Board of Health failed to get n
quorum last night, President Roessler,
Commissioners Toomey and LaRoe
and Clerk Ramsay being the only ones
present.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-04-06
POSTMASTER ON ROUTES
Is Making the Trips with Letter
Carriers Today.

Postmaster George Tice is making
trips with the letter carriers. He
started this morning with Cha rles
Seguine.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-04-06

At the committee meeting OF the
Board of Water Commissioners, last
night. President Convery reported
that he had been to Washington, as
provided in resolution passed by the
board last Wednesday, to urge the ap.
proval Of the plans for the new twenty
four inch water main in compliance
with letter received ordering the
board to lay the main in. IL trench.
The plans are on file in the Engineers s
office, of the War Department, in New
York. It is expected that the notice
of the approval will be received in
about two weeks
The commission also took up the
question of the extension of the new
main on this side of the river. 1t is
to be supply pipe to run down WASH
ington street to the sound.
At the meeting of the Board of AL
dermen two weeks ago, resolution
was passed to Issue $75, 900 additional
bonds to carry out the plans of the
Water Commission. AT the regular
meeting of the Water Board tonight,
O resolution will be introduced to
publish notice of intention of this
work. At the meeting of the board
on April 81, bids for the work will be
received. 1t is desired to ru sh this
work in order that it will not be nee
essary to tear up the new Wash ington
street brick pavement, for which the
contract has already been let.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-04-06
REHEARSAL TONIGHT.

The members of the Catholic Club,
who are to take part in the minstrel
show, are requested to attend the re
heasal in the club house at o'clock
tonight Chris Green, of New York,
is the clubs instructor. All Of the
talent is composed of local young
men.
Real Estate column page
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-04-06
CONTEST is
TOWN TALK.
More Ballots and the Totals
Grow livery Day Many
Weeks Yet.

Ballots deposited up to O'Clock
last night are as follows:
John J. Deveny, P. A. 1343l
Peter Poulson, p. A. 1897
j. Howard Hope, P. A. 5492
Henry Balderston, p. A. 3219
Capt. Thomas McElroy, Wood &c 1926
W. f. Campbell, 2. A. 2lS6
George ellis, p. A. 2030
Mrs. f. E Bachman, Tottonville 1853
D. W. Blair, P. A. 1868
Maj tin j. Olsen, P. A. 94l
l. Wolff, p. A. SSl
Alex Conquest, p A. 54l
Jack Klein. p. A. 532
P. J. Smith, p. A. 240
Mrs Katherine Burke, p. A. 1856
Lena Goldman, p. A. ia
l.. Steiner, p. A. 81
Frank Pfeil 81
Capt Brum Simonson, Tott. 80
Ida Levy, p. A. IL
Gilby EmmoDs
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-04-06
EXTENSION THIS SIDE.
Water Commissioners. in Committee Last
Night Decided TO Advertise for Bids al
their Regular Meeting Tonight and will
EndeaYor to Get the Main Down Wash
ingt0u Street.
SbeciaI 10 tie EVeAfng Ne70s.

Washington, D. O., April 6:-Pat-
rick Convery. of Perth Amboy, Presi
dent OF the Board of Water Commits
sioners, called at the War Department
yesterday and requested permission
for the city of Perth Amboy to lay
another water main under the Raritan
River from Perth Amboy to South
Amboy. Mr.. ConverJ was accom-
panied by representative Howell. The
matter was referred to the Chief of
Engineers, and there is no doubt that
he request will be granted, as soon
as a report is made by Lieut.. Colonel
9. W. Rayomnd, of Now York City,
under whose jurisdiction the Raritan
river comes.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-04-06
CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY.

Friday, King Christian, OF Den
mark, will be eighty six kyears old,
and mary of the Danes of this city
will celebrate the event.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-04-06

If you are out of work put an ad.
IN the Evening News, it will cost you
nothing.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-04-06
To LAY CONDUITS.

Ground hus been broken at the
@ n trail railroad station for the layir 6
of the oonduits in which the electric
light wiring will be placed for the
outside lights.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-04-06
AND DANCE
BY ROYAL ARCANUM

Middlesex Council No. 1,10), Ro "a
Aroanum, is to hold reception and
dance for the ladies the later part o
this month.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-04-06

nEpopT or THE CONDITION OF THF
h, rth Amboy Trust Company, Perth
= mboy, N. j. at The close of bu- ness March
28 1901.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-04-06

FL. LARKINS, 357 STATE lStreeq
will do plumbing, steam, hot water
and hot air heating on monthly pay
ments.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-04-06

Lost anything: A cent-a-word ad
in the Evening New slwill find it for
you.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-04-06
Raritan Laundry

Telephone 65 W. 44 Fayette Street
Mapgle work 35c doz. Table Cloths,
Napkins, Sheets, Pillow Cases, Bolster
Cases, Towels. Family trade solicited.
The Washington times., 1904-09-01
THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER I, 1904.
George Washington UniVeI-
SitU.

Today Columbian University
changes its name to George Wash
ington University" The change is
not likely to affect the work done at
this institution. but it is eminently
fitting that the Capital City should
have a university named after the
Father of His Country, and the con-
fusion incident 20 the close resem-
blance between Columbia and Co
lumbar" viii hereafter be avoided.
In many respects schools and col
leges situated IN this city have espe-
cial advantages. We have here some
of the first scientists in the country,
even some of the most eminent in
the world; we have the Congressional
Library and the various museums for
use in various branches of study. and
If 'the proper study of mankind is
man" there are probably more differ
ent varieties of man to be studied
here than in any other American city
of the same size. May the future of
George Washington University be as
rich in usefulness as the past of Co.
lumbar University.
The Washington times., 1904-09-01
DESERTIONS CHARGED TO
ABSENCE OF CANTEEN
One in Every Ten Enlisted Men in De-
partment of Texas Has Taken French
Leave, Says General Lee.

The effect Of the abolition Of the
cantecn is to increase unauthorized alb
senteeisnl, promote drunkenness and dis
order-all tending to induce desertion. q"
This IS the comment Brig. Gen.
Jesse NJ. Lee. commanding the Depart
ment Of Texas, makes in discussing the
marked increase IN the number OF de-
sertions since the Spanish war. In the
Department of Texas there were 272 de-
sertions among 2.61i men. One man in
every ten deserted.
Drunkenness. freQuentinE vicious re-
sorts, evil associations and insensibility
to the obligatiOES OF the oath taken upon
enlistment are named by General Lee
as the chief causes of the high descr-
ZION rate. To overcome these. he sug-
gests that much greater care be taken
In Investigating the character and habits
of applicants for admission. He Urged
that boys and ''runabOuts be refused
even II parents consent 10 their enlist
meut.
General Lee regrets the dlscontinuance
Of the military prison at Fort Ieaven-
worth. and says the prison had a good
effect on discipline Under the present
system the guard houses are constantly
filled with prisoners and many young
soldiers are ruined. he says, BY being
compelled TO stand guard for a long
period over hardened criminals.
The Washington times., 1904-09-01

room, and that started complaints
among the passengers who had to
send their pets to separate quarters.
Then another dOg-owner found that
her pet was being fed with cheese,
and that aroused her Indignation and
alarm. Then others found that their
dogs were not being supported in the
manner to which they had been &C
customed, and the ships officers and
stewards had a hard time OF it for
the rest Of the voyage.
There is, however. a measure of
consolation in this for those of us
who have not pet dogs which travel
with us to Europe Some Of us have
fancied that if we could afford nurses
and attendants for our children, or
could contriye not to have any chill
dreu, a fruitful cause of dissension
with the neighbors would disappear.
II is not so. People who have not
children lavish their wealth of affec-
ton on pet dogs, and just as pretty a
quarrel can be brewed over the
wrongs OF = dog as over the mischief
of a small child. Money will not buy
peace in this world.
The Washington times., 1904-09-01
LEE URGES RELIEF FOR
RACE OF ARMY SCOUTS
Indorses General Grants Suggestion
That Government Provide Homes
for Half-BTeed Veterans.

Half Indian and half negro, descended
from ancestors who have served the
United States CALAMITY for years. but
deprived Of the rights of citizenship 15O
Government wards living on the reser-
walton at Fort Clark, Tex, have again
been called 10 the attention of the War
Department by Brig. Gen. Jesse. NJ. Lee
commanding the Department Of Texas.
This strange colony of mixed blood is
without country and without home. The
ancestors Of these wanderers were
chiefly Seminoles who went from
Florida TO Mexico in 1919. They drifted
back into the United States and be-
came scouts in the American Army. and
many Of them are stiU serving In that
capacity. In some cases Crandfathers.
sons, and grandsons have successfully
acted as scouts for the United States
Army. Practically all the men in the
little settlement at Fort Clark may be
regarded as eX-soldiers. but still they
have no standing before the depart
ment-
General Lee. therefore, renews the
recommendation made some time ago
by Gen. Frederick Dent Grant that the
Government provide homes In the In
dtn Territory and establish these men
on farms
If this cannot be done. General Lee
suggests that the Seminole negroes be
peri.litted 10 remain on the Fort Clark
of the abandonment of the reservation
for military purposes urges that part of
il be given to the men who have served
the army so faithfully.