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Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-06
PUBLIC SERVICE IS
AFTER A FRANCHISE.
Application Made at Meeting of Woodbridge Town
ship Committee Last Night--First Asked for
Private Hearing But the Committee
Thought that was Unnecessary.

=" At the meeting of the Woodbridge
Township Committee, last night,
Col. Hines, of the Public Service
Corporation, was present and asked
that private hearing be granted the
corporation, so that they oould pre-
sent petition to CROSS the Wood
bridge creek bridge.
After some little discussion the
township committee told Col Hines
that they did not think a private
hearing necessary. A petition was
then presented on behalf of the trolley
G ompany and it was read by the
clerk of the committee.
1t requested that the township COM
mittee of Woodbridge grant to the
Public Service Corporation permission
to cross the Woodbridge creek bridge.
They explained that they would use
the private roadway from Boynton
Beach to the Woodbridge creek bridge,
on which tracks are now laid. They
also requested that changes be made
in two turnouts. The one in front OF
Kings Hotel, to be moved to Railway
avenue, and the one in front OF
Edgar's to be moved further north
After the petition was read the
township committee notifiedCol. Hines
that they would take trip over the
route with the officials of the COM
pany next Wednesday afternoon, and
after that cate give an answer.
This morning, when one of the nom-
mitteemen was seen by a News re-
porter, he said that a franchise
would most likely he granted to the
company, hut that as it was a valu-
able right thcy were giving away, it
would most likely be made very
strong. The speaker said: One
thing / am sure tho committee Will
object to, and that is the changing OF
the turnouts, of the places where the
trolley company asks to h ave them
placed is hardly wide enough at the
present time, and if the turnouts
were put in these places it would do
more harm than good. "
The meeting was well attended for
all of oodbridge is Interested In the
case.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-06
Royal ROOSterS do Themselves
Proud with Black Faces
Last Night.
HAD BIG AUDIENCE.
Several Amusing Features Attracted Much
Attention-The Soag The Little Brown
Man from Japan Made Decided Hit
Buck Dancing Won Much Applause
Boys Cleared Neat Sum.

One of the biggest successes of tho
amateur theatrical season IN this city
was the minstrel show given by the
Royal BOOSTERS last night in Wilder
Hall. The hall was crowded and the
affair was success from every point
of view.
The features of the entertainment
were William Bodies solo "The Little
Brown Man Of Japan," and the buck
dance by Frank Applegate and Ed
mund Springer. Jack Klein scored "a
great hit with his solo, always in
the Wav," as did Edmund Sprin ger
with his song, Navajo. Albert
Petit sang with much success, "In the
Village by the Sea. y "Won't You
Roll those Eyes," by Lester Deitche,
and "I'm n Jonah Man." by Fred
BRIGGS, were loudly applauded.
The Alabama Quartet, coumposed
of William Hornsby, John Nc
Olymont, Jack Klein and Edmund
Springer, was q big SUCCESS. The
Sc oond part opened with an excellent
mus cial turn by Fred BRIGGS, Albert
Petit and Louis Horner. Edmund
Springer and Frank Applegate were
good in their characteristic songs. A
funny act in barber shop was given
by Charles Post, William Bodle and
John McOlymont.
George O. Germs. the director Of
the show, and Chester Gillis gave a
good act, entitled Slavery Days"
The buck dancing of Applegate and
Springer brought down the house.
Germs, Gillis aud Charles Rossi pre-
sented laughable act, called, "a
Visit to the st. Louis Fair"
The show ended with an amusing
turn, "Smokie- Mokie," by eight
members of tho company. The com
pany was as follows: Interlocutor,
William Hornsby; bones, William
Bodle, Fred BRIGGS; tambos, John
McClymont, Lester Deitche; chorus,
Edmund Springer, James Griswold,
Jack Klein, Albert Petit, Douglass
Waring. Harry Burns, Thomas Han
son, Harry Applegate, Louis Horner,
Charles Post, Arthur Wight, Charles
Stumps, Howard Hardiman and Ira
Vaudeville.
The boys claim to have cleared 1888
by the venture, with which they ex-
pect to build club house on lot re-
Gently presented to them.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-06
CAPT. FOURATT'S BODY
TAKEN To SOUTH AMBOY
Funeral Held at O'Clock this
Aft, rn0or-N Nany
Attended.

The funeral of Captain George W.,
Fouratt was held from his late resi-
dence, 102 Gordon street, at O'Clock
this afternoon, Rev. S. 7. JACKSON
officiating. The body was taken to
South Amboy on the 2:27 train, inter-
ment being made in Christ church
cemetery. The service here was large
ly attended by his many friends.
There we're many beautiful foial
pieces.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-06
CONTEST is
TOWN TALK.

The contest today shows another
namo on the list. 1t is Miss Hattie
Gimbergowitz, of the Young Ladies
Social Circle.
Ballots deposited up to O'Clock
last night are as follows:
John J. Deveny, p. A. 22664
Peter Poulson. p. A. 1859
J. Howard Hope, P. A. 5000
Henry Balderston, P. A. 6516
Capt. Brum Simonson, Tott. 1856
Capt. Thomas McElroy, Wood 'ge 43lS
George Gillis, P. A. 3473
W. f. Campbell, p. A. 1899
Mrs. f. L Bachman, Tottenville 1886
D. W. Blair, p. a. 164l
Mart j. Olsen, p. A. 1887
L. Wolff, p. A. 8Sl
Alex Conquest, p. A. 74O
Jack Klein, p. A. CAB
p. J. Smith, P. A. 265
Mrs. Katherine Burke, p. A. 22S
Axel Lembcke, p. A. 80
l.. Steiner, PA. 70
Daniel Gallagher, r. A. 66
Frank Pfeil 6l
Selah Disbrow, p. A. IA
Gilby Emmons PA. q
Hattie Gimbergowitz, p. A. g..
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-06
.EX-JUDCE A. D. BROWN
DEAD AT WOODBRIDGE,

Former Judge Albert D. Brown died
yesterday after lingering illness at his
home in Main street. Mr.. Brown was
born In Woodbridge Township and was a
lifelong resident here. He had occupied
various positions of trust In this com.
munity. He leaves a widow and five
sons VILLAIN NJ. Brown of Newark, and
David A., Charles R., George and Arthur
Brown, Of Woodbridge.
The funeral will he held Monday
afternoon at clock from the house and
9. 80 from the First Presbyterian church.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-06
THIEVES IN
HEN HOUSE.
Ten Fowls Stolen from John
Nelson Last Night : Valued
at Sis.

John Nelson who lives at Johnston
and Barclay streets, reported to the
police this morning that chicken coop
nine hens and one rooster stolen. They
were Wyandotte fowls and valuable,
being worth SIS.
Four heads were found outside the
yard this morn ing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-06
MINISTERS
MEET CHIEF.
Conference Held Last Night al
Which Sunday Closing
was Discussed.

In response to request, Chief of Police
Burke met two members Of the Minis
ters' Alliance in his office last nieht, at
I o'clock, and was closeted with them for
some time. The conference was in re-
gard to Sunday closing, and the chief
was urged to do all in his power. The
pastors were Rev. Percy Ferris, of the
First Baptist church, and Rev. Andrew
Hansen, of the Danish Methodist ch urch.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-06
Court Keasbey Met.

A special II Getting of Court Keasbey
No. 3,043, 1. o. F., was held at 3
o'clock this afternoon, at which time
action was taken on the death of DR..
Henry Levy, chief ranger of the
court. A committee was appointed to
draw up Suitable resolutions
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-06
MEDICAL STAFF AND
GOVERNORS TO ATTENr,

Pres ident r. harrington of the Hos
pitsl Association requests the Medical
staff, the Bosld of Governors AID the ~ :
ISOLATION at large to attend the funeral Of
d.. Henry Levy, Sunday afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-06
To Visit His Parants In Europe.

Mr.. Samuel Polkowitz, the we'll
known proprietor and manager of the
Peoples Meat Market, will sail on
the steamer Kron Prince Wilhelm,
May 81, for Austria, Hungary, where
he will visit his parents. Mr.. Polko-
WITT expects to be abroad for several
months.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-06
Many Saw the Barnum Show.

A number of people from this city
took advantage of the special trolley
connections arranged by Superinten-
dent Burke last night, and went to
New Bruins wick to see Barnum and
Bailey's circus. They report it bigger,
grander and better than ever.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-06

FL. LARKINS, 357 STATE Street
will do plumbing, steam, hot water
and hot air heating on monthly pay
ments. $40 per month
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-06

Lot for sale corner of North
First (now Park Avenue) and
William ST., $3.50.
Four lots on William street
near Division, $3.50 each.
w RD B. S N Y d E R
81 Smith Street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-06

Road the real estate advertising
column on page 5, today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-06

Classified ads. on page 5.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-06

tLOmts,te ca on page 3 }
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-05-06

Advertising is the life of trade.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-09
ARKANSAS VALLEY FLOODED.
Tbs Situation In the LowlsDds Serious ana
Many Farmers VIII Lose Their
Entire Crops.

Little Rock, Ark. June Tone Of
tho worst floods ever experienced In
the Arkansas river valley Is threat
ened and the situation in the lowlands
10 serious Many valuable river bot
tom plantations are already sub
merged. In most instances the crops
will be o total failure and 1t will be
too late TO replant. More than 1000
acres of land near Fort Smith are IN
der water and great damage Is being
done. Many families have been driven
from their homes in the lowlands and
many farmers In the inundated sec
lions will be In destitute circum-
stances, as their crops will be total
loss.
The city is practically shut off from
railroad communication with the out
side world on account of the floods.
Washouts have occurred on several of
the railroads and the Frisco has been
unable to get train out south Of
Fort Smith. [
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-09
ALLEGED LAND FRAUDS.
A Millionaire Charged with Fraudulentiy
Obtaining Title to Reserve Lands In
California and Oregon.

New York, June S.-John A. Benson
the California millionaire landholder,
was yesterday held on warrant OF re-
moval by United States Commissioner
Shields. The Indictment charges that
Benson and Frederick A. Hyde. the
latter also of California, conspired to
fraudulently obtain title to certain re-
serve lands in California and Oregon.
At the hearing yesterday the de-
tense placed in evidence the deeds and
patents issued by the states of Call
fornia and Oregon to the land Benson
and Hyde are accused Of securing,
showing that the property. many thou
sand acres in extent, was acquired
more than three years prior to the date
of the Indictment Evidence was also
introduced by the defense to show that
the special agents of the land office
were instructed to publish in Califor-
mia and Oregon newspapers the boun-
daries of the proposed forest land re-
serves. This evidence was put In to
answer the charge In the indictment
that the defendants conspired to bride
the agents of the interior department
to learn the location Of these reserved
lands.
Mr. Benson was released on $4,000
bail pending argument on the writ OF
habeas corpus. .'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-09
coUNTERFEITERS AT PARSONS
A Gang Operating In the City Broken Up
by Onioers aud Three Men Placed
Under Arrest.

Parsons, Kan, June IA gang Of
counterfeiters which has been operat-
ing here was broken up by the local
Officers yesterday afternoon and the
members are, now being held for &C
ton by the government. For the last
two months counterfeit ten, 25 and 30
cent coins have been found in circula-
ton and Friday o merchant accepted
bad half dollar from BENJAMIN Tab,
q negro. He informed the police and
the suspect was arrested. After q
sweating Tab confessed and named as
his accomplices James Peterson and
Nathan Edwards and told where the
outfit and spurious coin could be found.
Peterson and Edwards fed when Tab
was arrested, but were captured near
Dennis, seven miles west of here, by
Officers Page and Williamson.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-09
DAMAGE IN SOUTH DAKOTA.
Streams In the Black Hills Garry Away
Homes. Barns. Bridges and Railroad
Tracks-Two Men Drowned.

Deadwood, S. D., June Gas a re-
suit of the heavy rainfall throughout
the Black hills, which has continued
for nearly week, Whitewood, Dead
wood and City creeks, three streams
passing within the city limits, have
left their banks, carrying away a
number of houses; barns, sidewalks
and lumber yards. One large bridge
was carried away. Two lives are
known to have been lost, Matthew
Bender, a young man of Central City,
who was drowned in an attempt to
save property, and Guy Shoudy, q
farmer near Sturgis. No trains have
been able to enter or leave here since
Friday on either the Burlington or
Northwestern railroads on account of
washouts. The damage was greatest
at Central City, nearly all the business
portion of that town being washed
away. A large number of homes at
Gayville, a few miles distant, were
carried away and the lower part of the
town is under water. At Puma mile
Of the electric suburban line was car
ried away and the Burlington railway
bridge weakened.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-09
WAS PROBABLY INSANE. :
An Ex-Undertaker Kills Three of His Chill
dreu, Wounds the Fourth and Then
Commits Suicide.

Roselle, N. j., June latter killing
three of his children and wounding a
fourth, Joseph M. Pouch, at one time
an undertaken. shot himself through
the head yesterday and died few mo-
ments later. Pouch lived in little
cottage with his four children. Sun
day he shot two of them and embalmed
their bodies He took the other two
to an upper room with him. Mean
while he had mailed a warning to
County Physician Wascott, who, upon
receiving the letter, notified the po-
lice. When the officials knocked at
the door Of the Pouch cottage yester-
day Pouch shot and killed his little
daughter and wounded his sole remain
ing son. He then shot himself and
died as the police forced an entrance.
The boy will recover. Pouch is be-
lieved to have been insane.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-09
STRUCK A sNAG.
The Kansas Natural Gas and OH COMPANY
Apply for License to Do Business
In Kansas.

Topeka, Kan, June S.-The Kansas
Natural Gas and OIL company, organ
lied to pipe gas from the Kansas gas
field to Kansas City and other big
cities Of the west, has run against a
snag in its efforts to get license to
do business ii2AKansas. 1t is q Della
ware concern, with $12,00O.00O capt.
tai II got its charter in Delaware
about q month ago. Yesterday E.
Mackey, of Pittsburg, Pa, one of the
incorporators. and his attorney, J. X.
Cubbison. Of Kansas City. Kan. ap-
peared before the state charter board
and asked that the company be licensed
to do business In Kansas. A casual
glance at the papers showed that the
concern, with Its $12,0OO,OOO capital.
only had $4,000 in assets. The rule
of the charter board is that foreign
concern seeking entrance to Kansas
must have 20 per cent. Of its capital
in assets. The board postponed action
until tomorrow.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-09
SIX NEGROES DROWNED.
Alfred Lee. q Freedman, and Five of His
Children. Lose Their Lives While
Attempting to Cross q Slough.

Muskogee. I. T., June S.-Alfred Lee,
respectable freedman, whose home is
in this city, and five Of his children
were drowned yesterday morning two
miles north Of here while trying to
cross slough Of backwater from the
Arkansas river in wagon. The two
Oldest of the children drowned were
young women, the others being boys
whose ages ranged from Is to 20 years.
They were trying to reach cotton
field which the family had been culti-
waiting. The father was driving and
supposed the water was shallow when
the team suddenly stepped into depth
of Is feet. The wagon bed was lifted
from the holsters and overturned,
catching all the occupants under it.
The horses were rescued a few min
utes later by some white men and the
lifeless bodies of the victims were
taken from the water and brought to
Muskogee.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-09
THE KANSAS FLOODS.
The Cottonwood River Slowly Failing, but
Fsrmers Pretty Sure Of Being
Heavy Losers.

Emporia, Kan, June 6.-The fioot
situation yesterday was little better
than Saturday. The Cottonwood RVS.
dropped only four inches yesterday and
was much higher than 1t was last year
The continuous sweep Of water over
the farms will do great damage and II
is feared the river is making new
channels The water has been over
the wheat, corn and alfalfa fields 80
long that the farmers are pretty sure
everything Is ruined. .
The Cottonwood river at Florence
is almost down to normal again and
all danger of high water is past. Re-
ports Of heavy losses of farm property
are still coming in. Rev. Mr.. Fitch,
Of Wichita. had 200 head of cattle
killed by one flash of lightning on his
ranch southeast of Florence. The family
Of Arthur Ice, ~ in number, took ref
uge in the upper story Of their home,
the water reached the ceiling of the
first story and floated the building
down stream. The building lodging
in the trees was the only thing that
saved the entire family from drown
ing. Every farmer along the entire
valley is heavy loser in buildings,
stock and crops.
A mile and half Of the Atchison,
Topeka & Santa Fe railway track east
Of Burlington is out Trains cannot
get in for week, The Throckmorton
bridge, north Of town, is reported out.
The water ran on the floors Of some Of
the stores early yesterday morning,
but is slowly falling. '+,.
The Walnut river has fallen little
at Winfield. Timber creek, which
flooded the north part of Winfield, is
and few people have been.
able to return to their homes. The
damage to crops in the Walnut valley
are considerable. Many farms are
Much wheat has been
ruined in the Grouse creek valley.
The Marais des Cygnes is reported |
alling at Osawatomie.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-09
CONDITIONS AT RICH HILL.
The Marais des Cygnes Six Miles Wide-
Growing Crops Ruined and
Mines Closed.

Rich Hill, MO-, June 6.-The flood
conditions are worse than any time
yet and the water is higher than any
time in its history on the Marais des
Cygnes river. The Missouri Pacific
railway is having the worst time 1t
ever experienced since the road has
been built. The river is six miles
wide. People In the bottoms have
come out who were never before driven
out by the waters Thousands upon
thousands Of acres Of growing crops
are ruined and the losses are inesti-
mable, The big wire wagon bridge
near Cortland is gone. All the mines
are closed, as most of them are flooded,
and no cars can be had to load the
coal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-09

New York. tlsne 8.<Detectives last
night battered down the heavy from!
door at the residence in this city Of
Mrs. Hanna Elias. the negro woman
who is charged with obtaining nearly
100000 from aged John r. Plat by
blackmail. They then placed her un-
der arrest on a warrant charging her
with extortion in having secured g..
500 from Mr.. Plat In May last. Mrs.
Elias was in bed when the warrant
was served Immediately afterward
the papers In the civil action brought
against her BY Mr.. Plat were served.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-09
Two r,a,an.nol,s pauers to Merge.

Indianapolis, Ind, June 8.-The en-
tire stock of the Indianapolis Journal
Newspaper company was purchased
yesterday by Mr. George P. McCul-
Tough, proprietor of the Indianapolis
Star, the Muncie Star and the Terre
Haute Star. Announcement was
made by the Journal this morning that
after to-day's issue the paper will be
merged with the Indianapolis Star as
the Star and journal. The Indianapo-
Lis Star was established one year ago
by Mr.. Mccullough. The Journal was
established as weekly in 1923 and as
a daily in 1850.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-09
HARVEST HANDS NEEDED.
Twenty Nine Counties In Kansas Report
That 2O,945 Outside Men VIII Be
Necessary to Gather the Wheat

Topeka, Kan, June st. B. Gerew,
director Of the free employment bu-
reau has made an announcement in
regard to the number Of extra men
required to harvest the wheat crop Of
this season, the number Of teams nee
essary, the rate of wages and approx
innate dates on which the harvest will
begin. Twenty-Five counties report
that 2O,945 outside men will be neces-
sary to aid the farmers in gathering
their crop. In addition nearly 5000
teams can find work in these counties.
With favorable weather the harvest
will commence about June 20. 1t is
probable, however, that 1t may be later
than the Goth, although in some Of the
southern counties soft wheat cutting
will commence next week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-09
r..t Of . submariue Torpedo Boat.

Newport, R. l., June S.-The subma-
rine torpedo boat Fulton, which was
sunk to the bottom of the ocean Mon
day evening for a test, remained there
IL hours, coming up at 11:1O yester-
day. The men were on duty in
watches of two hours each, the re-
mainder Of the time being spent In
reading. playing games and sleeping.
All the members Of the crew were in
good condition and appeared to have
rested we'll By order Of the trial board
fresh air was pumped in every four
hours. Naval Constructor Woodward
said that the test was in every way
satisfactory.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-09
DOCTORS IN CONVENTION.
Many Students Declared Unfit to Practice
Medicine of Schools and
Children By Doctors Urged.

Atlantic City, N. j., June 8-Matters
pertaining to the public health occu-
pied the attention Of the American
Medical association, which began Its
mfty-ffth annual session here yester-
day. 1t was busy day for the 1000
fand more physicians who are here rep
Presenting every section of the coun-
Try. Among the most important fea-
lures Of the day was the address Of
the president, Dr.. John H. Musser, Of
philadelphia He spoke on the medi-
cal profession in general, but laid par
ticular stress on the education Of stu
dents. He asserted, among other
things, that a majority of the medical
students were unit to practice and he
advocated q closer scrutiny Of the
moral, mental and physical capabili-
ties Of prospective doctors. His ad-
dress was delivered at the general SEES
sion and aroused much favorable COM
ment Another matter Of widespread
1nterest was q discussion by the Sec
ton on cutaneous medicine and sur
gerry Of radium and It's therapeutic pos
sibilities The subject was presented
in paper read by Dr. William Allen
Pussy. Of Chicago, who declared that
the curative properties Of rsdium were
vastly inferior to the X-ray. He said
that he did not believe the newly dis
covered elements would become an i'm
portant factor in the medical world.
The report Of. the committee on the
collection Of information regarding
school methods was read before the
section on nervous and mental dis
eases. The committee urged o.
thorough and systematic method Of in
specting public schools and examining
school children.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-06-09

Murder Committed nv an Albany Broker.
Albany, N. Y, June &-Richard e.
Pruesser, a well-known broker Of this
city, shot and killed Miles Mcdonnell,
a member Of the Boston Metropolitan
Stock exchange, early this morning.
Both men were interested in the COM
pany and had been on amicable terms
until just before the tragedy. Prues-
ser had been drinking heavily and
left a restaurant, went to his office and
got a shotgun. He then went to the
Teneck hotel, where Mcdonnell was
stopping, and went to McDonnell's
room. As soon as Mcdonnell opened
the door Pruesser shot him dead.