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The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1904-02-26

G. w. FairChild s.
Sons,
Grange jewelers., oSI Main ST.,
BRIDGEPORT, CONN.
eg ESTABLISHED 1865.
Financial Institutions.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-11-19
Her Fine Was Paid.

Big Mary Scupivicz. the queen of Goat
Hill, was again In police court last
night as the result of series Of drunken
capers the night previous which might
have put many masculine old timer
to rout. The row took place where all
the parties concerned live. on Hartford
street. Mary's fist and various weapons,
such as bricks, kitchen utensils and
pieces of wood, figured in the affray, and
several were brough into court as exhib-
it's. Mike Michaels was the complainant
against MARI, who was fined So She
declared that she would not pay the fine
and would go to New Brunswick instea l..
AS she was bein led to n cell she threw
her arms about the policeman's neck,
and tried Ia make love to him. After a
short time Big Mary's husband brought
$40 to headquarters, and Mary went
home with blood in her eye.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-11-19
THANKS FOR
KIND N ESS

August Rewis, nine years old, of
292 Fayette street. was locked up by
Patrolman Wood this afternoon on a
charge of stealing $l.S5 from Charles
Anderson, of 18 Grace street. The
boy went to Mr.. Anderson's home
last night and said he had been i'll
treated at home. Mr.. Anderson kept
him all night, and this morning dis
covered that, in return for his kind.
ness, the boy had robbed him CT $l.25.
Mr.. Anderson detained the boy until
the arrival Of the policeman
Young kewis has been arrested sew
eral times. About three weeks ago he
was looked up two nights in succes
sion, being found by Patrolman Han
son sleeping in out-of tbe-way places,
as told in the News at the time. The
boy always tells n story of being
treated cruelty at homo.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-11-19
MERRY LITTLE FOLK.
Little Miss SibIeyI Entertained Her
Many Friends Yesterday.

A About thirty children were enter
tanned at the residence of @. O. Sib.
ley, 1903 High tsreet, yesterday after.
noon, in honor of the sixth birthday
of Miss Mamie Sibley. The parlori
were prettily decorated, and the whole
formed charming scene. Various
games and frolics were enjoyed, and
refreshments served.
Among the juvenile guests were
Amy Riddlestorffer. Elizabeth Laney,
Helen Burnett, Ruth Runyon, Ruth
Pratt, Elizabeth White, Katherine
Audsley, Florence Booth, Nellie
Browning, Helen Mccormick, Marga-
ret White, Vincent Runyon. Royce
harrington. Norton Pratt, Stanfield
Edwards, Harold CLARK. Arthur
Booth, Jamie Wight, Wilfred John.
stone, Douglass Audsley, Gordon
Mulchahey, MiIlie Browning, Willard
Andrew and Clifford Sibley.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-11-19
Said Today That Expense 10 the
City Would be Very
Light.
THE GREAT ADVANTAGE.
Head Of the Local Police Department
Stated that the Advantage Of the Ber.
tIIIon System is that the Measurements
are on Uniform Scale and viii Greatly
Facilitate Accomplishing Ends Of Justice

Chief of Police Burke is heartily in
favor of the propose introduction OF
the Bertillon system of measuring
criminals. He said this morning that
ne Thought It an excellent system, and
that it wonld greatly facilitate meas
urement. It's advantage lies in the
fact that the measurements ale on q
uniform plan, and that the cost to
the city Of installing the system is
slight, being only the cost of the in
sti uments.
Chief Burke received, q few days
ago, typewritten copy of the meas
ure rs drawn up, accompanied by a
letter from Edward H. Schwartz, one
of the three assistant superintendents
at the Railway Reformatory, setting
forth the advantages of the Bertillon
system. The bill will, as told in yes
terday's News, be introduced in the
coming Legislature by Senator jack
son.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-11-19
WILL DEMAND HEAVY
DAMAGES FOR DELAY
Navigation Companies Say They
We're Put to a Great
Inconvenie Gel

The accident to the New York and
Long Branch Railroad drawbridge by
reason of which all traffic on the
waterway was blocked from Sunday
until O'Clock Tuesday afternoon,
will cost the railroad pretty penny.
no doubt.
The failure to work the draw held
up several boats aud their owners will
put in their Chains for damages for
loss incurred, while they were thus
DELAYED. Among other companies
which will claim damages is the
Raritan transportation Company, of
New Brunswick, which had two boats
anchored at the bridge unable to
proceed.
The Raritan Transportation Conn.,
pany is now doing lively business.
carrying the bulk of the freight sent
out by Johnson g. Johnson, of New
Brunswick, in addition to liberal
patronage from other industrial con-
Germs and business houses.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-11-19
Prosecutor Called List of IndiCt-
cd and Date Fixed for
Trial
KEASDEY CASE DEC. 5.
Counter Charges viii Not be Heard Until
Next Term One officer Reported that
Ms Prisoner Pad Escaped While on His
Way to the IaI!-HeIative of Chief Of
Police Hopper of Newark Released.
Special 10 Inc Euening Meas.

Special 10 Inc EVening Meas.
New Brunswick, Nov. la--Prose-
cutor Berdine. this morning, called
a number of prisoners to plead to in
dictments.
Emil Kampmann, of Keasbey,
pleaded not guilty to a charge Of
atrocious assault. preferred by Mrs.
Julia Lahmie. n neighbor. There was
row at Kuasbny between the two
factions on September, and several
received injuries. Kampmann was re-
leased under $500 ponds for trial on
December 8.
Kampmann entered coun ter charges
against Mrs Lnhmie and her husband,
and also Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Hakie.
The four pleaded not guilty. Alan
Strong appeared for his brother,
Theodore, and asked that the cases &c
over until next term. The motion was
granted, and the four prisoners were
released under 800 bail each.
William Dembroski pleaded non walt
to charge of assaulsing David Spitz.
er. of Perth Amboy, on September 30.
Sentence was suspended, as the blame
seemed about equally divided.
JOSEPH Allen pleaded ron wilt to a
charge CT Jail breaking. He was re
leased, as he has wife and child, al
the request of Chief of Police Hopper,
of Newark. to whom he is related.
Allen was only disorderly prisoner.
When the name of Charles Momich
was CALLED, Officer Fouratt reported
that the man had escaped from him
the day he was taking him to Jail
Momich went into a house to bid
farewell to his sister. Instead he
said farewell to the rural cop, and
escaped out of the rear door The
court expressed q rather poor. opinion
of the officers ability. Ths last heard
Of Momich he was In Philadelphia.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-11-19
JUNIOR MECHANICS
AT BAPTIST CHURCH

Tomorrow night, rs told in the
News, Ruv. Percy R. Ferris will
preach n special sermon to Junior
Mechanics from the subject, "God Is
Gall to Jr. o. U. A. M, and why l
am Member. - The lodges of Tot
tenville. Woodbridge. South Ainboy
have been invited TO come with the
brethren of Middlesex Council Of
Perth Amboy. There will be baptism
at this service,and there will beIspec-
ial music by the choir.
At the morning service Pastor Fer
ris will preach from the subject. "The
Profitableness of Prayer" The Bible
Day exercises will be held Monday
night in the church instead of Sunday
afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-11-19
TRUMPET GOES TO
CREENBAUM'S NEXT

The trumpet which is being offered
as prize to tile fire company securing
the most votes in St. Mary's fair
will, on Monday, be shifted from
Wedeen's store, where 1t has been
the admiration of the Eagles, to
Green baum's, in State street. and the
McClellan's 8 state that it Will then be
nearer it's final destination.
The last few days that remain be-
foro the opening of the fair are being
devoted to renewed efforts on the part
of all the companies to roll up big
vote. No W ard worker ever displayed
half the energy that some of the fire.
men are putting into the task of Sc
curing votes and the ballots are flow
ing in thick and fast as result of
their labors. The first real tost of the
standing of the companies in tho con-
test will occur November 20, the
opening night of the fair. when the
result of the balloting M to that time
will be announced. Each evening
thereafter the number of votes cast
for each company will be made known
and on November 20. when the fair
closes, the final result will bo an
nounced and it will then be disclosed
which company has carried off the
prize which has been the source of q
good -natured rivalry between all the
fire companies.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-11-19
Matter of the Sixth Ward Dis
REIMBURSEMENT is TAX
en- Up.
WITNESSES EXAMINED.
Several College Professors are Among
J Those Called 10 Appear Before tho
jurymsu-EIectlon Board OfRcIaIs Also
Called Upon to Testify Jury Not Yet
Through When Adjournment was Taken.

New Brunswick. Nov. 19:-Four-
teen witnesses were subpoenaed before
the grand jury Yesterday afternoon in
the sixth ward election matter. The
grand jury took up the matter at q
O'Clock and one of the first witnesses
called was Thomas Corrigan, the re-
publican Judge of the election board
at tue poll where no election was
held.
Secretary John z. Elmendorf was
the first witness called. He produced
the registry list filed with the County
Board of Elections from this poll.
This list was the one f1led by the two
democratic members of the district
board which the republicans agreed
to sign ami then would nor do SO after
1t had been drawn up. The list com
tanning the All names, thirty Of
which were students, and which was
never filed with the County Board lof
Elections, it is understood was also
before the grand jury.
Following Mr.. Elmendorfl Thomas
Corrigan was called and Alter MN
James F. Dnnlap, one OF the demo-
cratic members of the district board.
William Rastall and Philip Reilly,
the two other members Of the election
board, were also present at 8 o'clock,
awaiting to be called. City Clerk
Francis j. Ward was also sunposnaed
to be questioned in all probab' itv as
to whom the tickets and envelopes for
that ward we're delivered to.
Five of the professors ut tho rheo-
logical Seminary were among the
other witnesses subpoenaed. They
were DIR. John H. Raven, Rev. Will
liam H. s. Demarest, DR.. John Fl.
Gillespie, DR.. Ferdinand s. Schenok
and Rev. J. Preston Searle.
The other witnesses were Robert
McCurdy, Henry Weber, Morris How
ley and Hugh Bradley.
It is not thought the grand jury
would finish the investigation of the
case today. Prosecutor George Ber-
dine was present during the examiua-
tion of the witnesses.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-11-19
LOCAL GIRLS
IN NORMAL
MINISTRIES.
Gamma Sigma Class Made
Marry in ths Gymnasium
Hall.
THE COMB CHORUS.
Girls Mentioned as Minstr Is Who are from
Perth Amboy are Misses Ella Deiiche
and Edna Cents lad Great Time
Young Ladiss Irpersonsted Colored
Waitre sses Served Lemonade.

Trenton, Nov 19:-A minstrel show
was given last night by twenty-five
young ladies of the Gamma Sigma
class of the State Normal school, in
the gymnasium hnll. which was trans
formed into a theatre for the coca
sion.
Miss Nellie Green and Miss Grace
Oliver took the parts of end men.
The merry minstrels were Mis- ses
Ella Deitche, Edna Ooutts, Minnie
Oresse, Mary Hay, Hazel Edmunds
and H. O. Taylor. There were selec-
tions by a vocal chorus and comb
chorus.
Three young ladies, impersonating
colored mattresses, served lemonade
during the entertainment.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-11-19
SURPRISE PARTY.
Miss Marion Anderson was Greeted
by Her Friends at Her Home.

A surprise party was rendered Miss
Marion Andersen, Thursday night, aI
her home, 2os Prospect street. Dane
ing and games were the features oi
the evening. At seasonable foui
refreshments were sreved.
Those present were: Mr. rand Mrs.
90. Andersen, the Misses A. M
Thompson, M. Peterson. A. K. Peter
son, L. S. Smith, A. s. Andersen. M.
IS. Andersen and E. s. Andersen
Messrs E 9. Smith, H p. Madsen,
L. M. Ludvigsen, J. J. Smith, M. @,
Ludvigsen, s. Janderup, A. A. And
erson, E. Aurson and E. L. Ander
sen.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-11-19
MUST PAY UP
WATER RENTS.
Superintendent Burns Will Send
Out the Customary Notices
Before Shutting off Water.

Folio wing the discussion of the
large amount Of water rents in arrears
by the Water Commissioners, Superin-
tendent ]. G. Burns will send out the
customary notices. If the arrearages
a not paid within stated time, the
water will be shut off from the prop
erty affected. The last effort made
along this line elected a number OF
favorable responses, and brought the
amount of arrears down considerably.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-11-19
Expert TO Examine Pump.

The Water Com missioners will prob
ably have an expert in such matters
visit the pumping station at Runyon
soon and examine the auxiliary steam
pump which is not in perfect order.
They have been considering the
matter for some time. The pump Ia
used at rare intervals when the main
pump is not working. The auxiliary
cost considerable amount and the
commissioners wished to keep it in
proper repair, in readiness to give
perfect service should the largest
pump hreak down or get out of order.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-11-19
THREE BOYS
CONFESSED.

Three boys. whose ages range from
ten TO fourteen years, have been
caught by the police and confessed to
twice entering the store house in
Rector street owned BY the Ramsay
estate, and stealing brass and other
shipyard supplies, to the value of over
800. The first theft occurred several
weeks ago. as told in the News. The
boys sold the stuff to junkman.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-11-19
Not Enough Evidence.

Gombos Menyerth, who had been
held at police headquarters for two
days on charge of stealing S58 from
the trunk Of John Shirka, fellow
boarder, was this morning released.
The only evidence against him was
that he was the only one in the house
when the landlady returned, and found
the trunk open and the money miss
ing.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-11-19
Miss Walsh TO be Married.

Announcement has reached this
city Of the marriage of Miss Theresa
Walsh, formerly of this city, in
Massillon, Ohio, next Thursday,
Thanksgiving Day, to John Mage, Of
that place The wedding will take
place in st. Marv's church, Massillon,
at 8 O'Clock In the morning, and will
be followed BY reception at noon.
Miss Walsh left this city about three
years ago. She returned here for =
few weeks several months ago. She Is
daughter of R. Walsh, of Washing
ton street.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-11-19
Arranging a Ball.

Plans are now heing completed for
the first annual ball of the Oorlisf
No. 13, of New Jersey Association OF
Stationary Engineers, which will be
held in Wilder Music Hall on the
night of December 7. Music will be
furnished by Prof. Morrissey's full
orchestra. The committee in charge il
James Fl. McCahc, chairman; James
Duffy, P. J. Ouadt, Michael Harrigan
and ]. p. Cleary.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-11-19
Spent Pleasant Evening.

Mrs. J. f Cnsey entertained num-
ber of her friends at her home, lS
William street, last night. in honor OF
her birthday. All had jolly good
timo. At II O'Clock refreshments were
served. Mrs. Casey received mum.
Der of handsome presents. Among
those present were Mr.. and Mrs
Campbell, Mr.. and Mrs. Casey, Mr..
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-11-19
Lock Children Out.

William Barrett, of 140 Front stredts
has entered complaint with the po-
lice against ne'ghbor, Mrs. Vest
lake, who, lie declares, locked his
children ont OF the house. He also
alleges that Mrs. Westlake's little girl
told her brother to get rifle and
shoot his (Barret's) daughter.
Look for the Rea Estate column on
page 8
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-11-19
Pretty Scene in Union Hall lasi
Night at the Leap Year
Party.
PRETTY COSTUMES.
Nail Had Been PrettlIy Decorated for the
Occasion apd Presented HomeIlke
Scene -was Great Social Event and
Many Guests Were Present from Out Of
Town--Had Excellent Music.

Union Hall, over the store of
Theikelson g. Brown. Smith strret,
was beautifully decorated last night
with American flags and Chinese
lanterns. Palms and cozy corners
made pretty homelike effect. 1t was
a private leap year masquerade dance
given under the auspices of Mrs.
Baer and Miss Alice Applegate, as
sisted by Miss Hattie Hartmann, Miss
Kitty Philips ana Miss Marcy Fuller
ton.
It was the first of its kind ever held
in this city and the ladies who helped
to make it tho great success that it
was, Il ,sarve much credit.
At 8 O'Clock the crowd began to
gather and in half an hour the hall
was crowded.
The costumes were unique, some
were very handsome, Others odd and
many more were comical.
During the day piano had been
hoisted into the hall and the music
was furnished by Prof. Nelson. At
the proper hourl refreshments were
served By the Packer House chef.
IA few of the grotesque characters
were: soare crow, Roy Hall ;
Uncle Sam, Chester Gillis; ape, AL
fred Clristofferson; Foxy Grandpa
and Grandma, Mr.. and Mrs. Stanton
bpplegate; an old maid, Ludwig
Wolff; Farmer, Garrett Evans; pink
domino, Mrs Garret Evans; Miss
Hattie Hartmann. Mexican girl; Will
liam Applegate and Will Corneilscn.
dandy coons; Misses Blanche Phillips
and Carrie johnson, two little girls
in blue; Platof Zane, clown; Mrs. A..
w. Baer and Miss Marcy Fullerton,
MS baby and nurse; Robert Garter,
On Arkansas traveller; Mrs W. B.
SNYDER. Gretchen; J. Irving Snyder
and Billy Frederickson, Gowns; Miss
Florence Everett, Miss Lizzie Seaman
and Kitty Phillips, Japanese girls;
Joseph Growney, dead swell coon
Miss Tessie and Mary Leavy, as night
and red cross nurse; Mr.. Brennan. a
centenarian; Miss Alice Applegate,
Lady Bountiful; Mr.. Fox. of Phila-
d,lplis, cowboy; Miss Frank Ryan,
South Amboy, Italian dancers !;
Dan Portser, of Sonih Amboy. hunter
Miss Dode Everett. South Amboy,
Indian maiden; Miss Sue Olsen, OF
Elizabeth, southern girl; Miss
Lille Dover and Miss Christensen,
dancing girls; Miss Lottie Lembcke,
flower girl; Miss CLARA Hardiman,
pink domino; Miss Annie Hamilton,
Dina.
Among the others present were
Mrs. William Hartmann, Mrs.
Bollsohweiler, Miss Levy, Miss Lem
beke, Miss Maize McDermott. Miss
Miles, Miss Breen, William Florsch,
John Mulligan Arthur Burns. John
Cunningham, William .McDermott,
Ralph Seaman John Kelly, James
Harrigan, James Growney, John
Buckley, Lloyd johnson, Sol Sickles
From South Amboy were: Lee
Forman. Richard Mack, Lee Cozzensl
William Sexton and Frank Scully.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-11-19
Republicans Celebrate.

The Republican Club is host this
afternoon and evening in Braga Hall,
admission being entirely gratis. The
committee has provided the hest in
the food line, nor have the proper II.
quid accompaniments- been forgotten.
A long list Of speakers is on "iap. :
classified Wanr Ads. on page 3.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-11-19
Two New Members.

Nearly all of the members of Perth
Amboy Loft. 65.J4, of the Haymakers'
Association attended the meeting last
night. Two new members were taken in.
They are J. H. n. Peterson, and Henry
Waldeck.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-11-19
Was Taken 10 Jail.

John Aydak, who was fined SIS yesteI-
day morning by the recorder on charge
of fighting on the street and using a
knife on his opponent, was today taken
to New Brunswick for sixty days in de-
fault of the amonnt of his fine.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-11-19
Unloading The Coal.

Thirty Ions of coal were taken out of
the schooner Arcularius, yesterday,
which, as told in the News, went ashore
at Tarpaulin Cove. The coal was taken
to Vineyard Haven. II the weather re-
mains good, it is said, the vessel will be
saved
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-11-19
Privale Dance and Supper.

A week from tonight the Danish Soci
able A. G. will hold private dance and
supper in the club house Park avenue.
Great pains are being taken by the
committee to make this grand success
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-11-19
Missionary Meeting.

Tile November meeting of the Wom'
ans Foreign missionary Society, OF
Simpson M. E. church, will he held AT
the parsonage Monday night. This
meeting will he addressed by Mrs.
Trewin, of Elizabeth, the district
secretary OF the society.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-11-19
UNION SERVICE ON
THANKSGIVING DAY.
Will be Held in Presbyterian Church
This Year Sermon by Rev.
S. 7. Jackson

The annual Thanksgiving Day SER
vice will be hold in the Presbyterian
church this year. The sermon will be
preached bv Rev. S. Tfevena Jackson,
Phi. D.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-11-19
Social Circle Meets.

The Young Ladies' Social Circle
will meet tomorrow afternoon at the
home of Henrietta Splitter, 10 Hall
avanna
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-11-19

F.J. LARKlNS s57 STATE Street,
will do plumbing, steam, hot water
and hot air heating on monthly pay
ments. $40 per month.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-11-19
Was in Collision.

The tug Lehigh is being repaired at the
Perth Amboy dry docks. In recent trip
from Boston. she had collision in
which her sail was badly smashed.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-11-19
CON NTEST.
Following is the vote up to 6 O'Clock

Following is the vote up to O'Clock
last night;
Mrs. P. Fredricksen ID of. Al 1920
Mrs. John Pnulsen ID. 100 L 3lS5
Mrs. Soren Hanson I'd So 2970
Mrs. L. Osman I'd. of p 2l80
Miss Annie Germs Cd. OF l.. 896
Miss Mamie Lund (D.S.) 856
Mrs. Southwiok (I.O +. 795
Miss Loretta Warner, OF sc
Miss Maggie Lembcke(D. of P.) 267
Mrs. e. Cline (Tott) ID of L. 22S
Mrs Robt. Hanson ID. of P 179
Mrs WIN. Poulson ID. of P 1874
Miss J. Gibson Il o. F. 70
M. Reardon q. o. b. Al 81
Mrs. VIM. Bath ID. nf L 81
Mrs. G. Dubois, Tott, (R.S.) 20
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-11-19

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