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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-19
TO PROTECT l.. S. CLAIMS.
Dominican Customs Nay BE Seized
to ForestaU Creditors.

San Domingo. April 1S.-United States Min
lister Powell informed the Minister Of Foreign
Affairs to-day that in the case of any foreign
power attempting to force settlement OF the
claims of its citizens. thus excluding the claims
Of other nationalites. he would in the name Of
his government. take immediate charge of all
the custom houses of the government. and place
I'm each a military guard in the interest Of
United States creditors. basing his action upon
the recent decision of the Hague Tribunal The
action of Minister Powell has greatly relieved
the present grave situation, and meets with ap-
provaI. BY such action all foreign claimants
will stand upon an equal footing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-19
POTTER FAvoRs CHINESE EXCLUSION
Tells Mount Vernon Audience Clergy Should
Act in Gid of Movement.

Bishop Potter delivered short lecture at the
Church OF the Ascension. in Mount Vernon. on Sun
day night following a confirmation service. He
said that some had written a letter to him call
ing attention the fact that the Chinese Exclusion
act would expire in October. and asking him TO
use his efforts have Congress renew It,
THE act ought to be renewed said the Bishop
'"yve think that we are big nation We have
eighty millions of people; China has four hundred
millions think. II one-fourth OF the people OF
The Chinese Empire came here, they could control
our laws and our religion. The influx would reduce
wages and our mechanics. who are now earning
from 81 to 81 day, would soon get only 80 cents
the same as is paid in China
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-19
NEW DUTY IN BRITISH BUDGET.
Higher Income Tax and Tariff on In
ported Flour Probable.

London. April 1S-The Budget statement to be
made in the House Of Commons tomorrow
night by Austen Chamberlain. Chancellor Of the
Exchequer. is anticipated with the keenest In
terest. The Premier. Mr. Balfour. to-day made
an unintentiOnaI admission that some new form
OF taxation is contemplated. but otherwise the
secret is well kept. 1t is understood to be quite
unlikely that this new taxation Will De placed
petroleum
1t is regarded as practically certain that the
irCCme tax will be raised. and possibly duty
will be imposed imported Hour.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-19

The list of district delegates and alternates
the national convention is as follows:
FIRST DISTRICT.
Delegates Alternates.
Philip J. Cronn. P. J. Mara
Perry Belmont John l. HaVens
SECOND DISTRICT.
Patrick H. McCarren William j. Lynch
George H Lindsay Anthony Marks.
THIRD DISTRICT
Martin w. Lttleton. F. ] Ulrieh.
FOURTH DISTRICT.
Lewis l. Happ james H. O'Brien.
Denis Winters William F. Delany
FIFTH DISTRICT
k kaGre% n sullivan Gs0Tss crasn
SIXTH DISTRICT.
James shevlin Charles X Lennon
Matthew Z. Dooey. Frank Collyer.
SEVENTH DISTRICT.
James Kane Thomas Meagher.
Luke D. Stapleton. Alexander J. Rooney.
EIGHTH DISTRICT
Timothy d. Sullivan, William sulzer-
John Fox John J. H. vehslage.
NINTH DISTRICT.
Lewis Nixon John c. Breckenridge.
NJ Marley Platzek N II. WhaIen.
TENTH DISTRICT.
Bird s Golfer Edward Swan.
William McAdoo. lAntonio yucca.
ELEVENTH DISTRICT.
Thomas oi1 G o'Sunvan Peter schmuck
TWELFTH DISTRICT.
Charles F Murphy Jefferson NJ Levy.
THIRTEENTH DISTRICT.
Robert II. Van wyck. H. Payne whitney
Franklin Bartlett. Fred Haberman
FOURTEENTH DISTRICT.
Charles A. Towne- Charles A. stadler.
Joseph Cassidy George II Gregg.
FIFTEENTH DISTRICT.
Thomas F Grady. ICIinord W Hartridse.
James W. Gerard. Jr James J. Phelan
SIXTEENTH DISTRICT
Samuel Untermyer. John F. Mcintyre.
DiatadO Nillamena. Asa T. Gardner
SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT.
Charles. W, Dayton. Peter A :. HeHdrick.
Victor J. Bowling Daniel ? 'olahan
EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT.
John J. Brady William J. Ellis
George NJ waIgrove. Il Duncan Marshall
NINETEENTH DISTRICT
John McArdIe stephen Van Tasseu
VIM Temple Emmett James 2 Martin.
TWENTIETH DISTRICT.
Michael y Kane. r. NJ. Cox.
George Holmes smith George r. Brewster
TWENTY-FIRsT DISTRICT.
W Frank HoIsappIe. George ". Holdridse
Richard &. Council Adam ". Smith.
TWENTY Second DISTRICT.
Daniel z. Conway. Peter F; Gayror
John a DIX Winfield a. Huppouch-
TwENTY-THIRD DISTRICT
Patrick Z. McCabe. Ruel g Antrews
William Il Hathaway. b. Cleveland Sloane.
TwENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT.
George II. Palmer. Albert Tenant.
Thomas Benedict - l. Ah4Io"s
James ) Havens William c. Page.
THIRTY-THIRD DISTRICT
John B. stsnchded. Henry stoweiL
John J. IAttle James A Parsons.
THIRTY-FOURTH DISTRICT
John J. Ryan George W. Harrington
THIRTY-FIF-TH DISTRICT.
william, H RYAN Michael J. Nowak
Wilism r. KsstinE William @. OMaIley.
THIRTY-SIXTH DISTRICT.
Joseph B. Mayer. Henry Y. Bisgood
HEM II Giuenther samuel J Wlltse
THIRTY-SEVESTH DISTRICT.
Thomas II. Do~E James g MCMAHON .
DanfJrd W. Dean. Homer X hAIott
--. .o,,,,,,t++ao ,,.og safacted tod.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-19
KING EDWARD jim PERIL.
accident to Royal Train IN Denn'ark
None injured.

Copenhagen. April 1S-A carriage OF the Ny
borg Ftinen train. conveying King Edward and
Queen Alexandra from Copenhagen on their way
to London. was thrown from the track this az
ternOOn when passing 10 the steam ferry run
ming from the island of Zealand to the island
Of Funen. The carriage next to the last LEFT
the rails Their majesties were in the last car
riage and sustained damage. the mishap
sulting only in a slight delay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-19
ODELL'S FATHER BROKE RIB.
Ex-Mayor of Newburg Tripped and Fell on
Sidewalk-Accident Not Serious.
.BY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE. ]

Newburg, N. Y, April B-Ex-Mayor Benjamin
B. Odell walking down Third-st. this after
noon, when he tripped over board which a work
man had left the sidewalk. He fell heavily
With some assistance he got to his feet and walked
slowly to his office. Complaining OF pain in the
side. carriage called. and he taken to his
home. DR.. Howell summoned and found that
rib fractured and that he has suffered
slight bruises
The accident is not regarded serious AID will
probably not interfere with the movements OF the
Governor. Mr.. Odeil is seventy-nine years old. but
a strong and active man.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-19
BRITISH DEMAND ON NICARAGUA
Report That Indemnity Will Be Asked for
Seizure of Turtle Fishermen.

Kingston. Jamaica, April 1S.-News has been
received here that the imperial governments WIZ
demand through the captain or the brlush
cruiser Retribution a heavy indemnity from tho
Nicaraguan government for the seizure Of tbs
Cavrnan turtle fishermen, said to have been
ten miles beyond the limit. and also for ths
destruction Of the fshernen's nets and other
fishing gear and the brutal treatment OF the
crews whom the Nicaraguan soldiers said
to have assaulted and then tied leaving them
for hours exposed to a boiling sun
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-19
LITHoeRAPHERs TO ARBITRATs.

There considerable excitement yesterday
among the photographers over the returns which
came in from cities outside of Nsw-York as to the
vote OF the various local unions the arbitration
agreement which had been submitted TO them
Though there was a majority in this city against
the agreement the indications yesterday were that
the total vote throughout the United States. In
Guiding this city, will show big majority in favor
of the agreement. IL said last night that If
the national vote is in favor of the agreement the
Nev,-Ynrk union will have to- accept Il
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-19
CALLS MCARREN STATE CHAIRMAN
Norman E. Mack Says He Will Remain Ma
tional Committeeman.
iBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

Albany. April lS-Norman E. Mack. Demo-
cratic national committeeman, told Tribune
reporter tonight that he would succeed himself
In the national committee.
Il had talk with Governor Hill about it
to-day. and It is settled that am to remain in
the committee" said Mr.. Mack.
What about Mr. McCarren? He was slated
for the place." 1t was suggested II understand
Mr. McCarren will be the next State chairman"
said Mr. Mack Mr.. Hill told the delegates to-
night that the State committee would meet
within the next week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-19
FRENCH SHORE TROUBLES.
Rejection Of Treaty Certain Unless Clause
Be Made Clear.

81. Johns. y. F., April 1S.-There is keen anx-
iety here respecting the French shore fishing
trouble. created by the disputed Interpretation
of Clause = Of the AnglO-French colonial treaty.
In the legislature tonight the matter was vi
orouslv debated, and the rejection Of the treaty
Is certain unless the clause is made clear.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-19
RECORD TIME FOR LONDON MAILS.

London April 1S.-The time Of the mails broughs
by the North German Lloyd steamer Kaiser VIII
helm III from New-YOrk 10 London was days -
hours and 80 minutes This is a record by the WIN
ter route The Kaiser Wilhelm III arrived at
Plymouth Us p. to-day and special train
left Plymouth at an stopping only at Bristol and
reaching London at S;S4 p. N This - the eeeOru
flrf he distance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-19
AGAINST MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP
After Investigating for a Year, New-Orleans
Lets Contracts to Private Concerns.
!nY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l

sBY TELEGRAPH ~ 4lih AENAu1-'h'4
New-OrIeans April B-For more than a year this
city has been investigating the subject or municipal
lighting getting estimates for It's own plant and
sordirp exnerts to other cities Mayor Capdevielle
was elected on a municipal ownership platform.
Now the city Council has turned down municipal
lighting and awarded contract to the NeW-Or-
leans Railways Company, the present contractors
for a term OF years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-19
ODDS ON ROosEvELTS NOMINATION.
Offer to Bet $1,000 to 500 That He Will
Be Named at Chicago.

r. h Brooks has been commissioned to place
a bet of $1,000 to S7O0 that Roosevelt will re-
oeive the Republican nomination for President
at the Chicago convention One day last week
Mr.. Brooks, commissioner, placed a bet of
5000 that Roosevelt will be the next Presi-
dent,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-19

Tor the Tammany men to Go but ecquiesce"
SAID eX-Lieutenant Governor Sheehan. Il think
the effect will be to create the impression all
over The United States that New-York has a
candidate who carry the most important
doubtful State. ! look to Tammany fall
fOr the ticket"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-19
TENEMENT HOUSE SUPERVISORS MEET.

The State Board OF Tenement House Supervisors
organized at Newark yesterday and took the oath
of Office before Chief Justice Gummere. John n
CampbelI of Trenton was elected president. The
r,er,bers NJ the board were all members of the
hoard last wear After the organization they visit
ed the Governor and discussed with him the pre-
lirnn of the board.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-19
EckEI GETS TWENTY YEARS.

Jul,us EckeI who was convicted last week of
killing his wife Alice, and who pleaded non vult
to the killing of Mrs. McDermOtt wife OF saloon
keeper was to-day sentenced to twenty years at
hard labor In State prison. for each crime. the
two terms to run concurrently. Eckel received the
sentence coolly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-19
MASSACHUSETTS DELEGATES.

Springfield. Mass. April ls.-The Republican con-
vent.on OF the lid Congress District to-day elect
ed Colonel A u. Goetting, OF Springfield. and
Henry p Field OF Northampton delegates the
national convention Wilson II. Fairbank OF War
rem and John W. Wheeler. OF Orange. were chosen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-19
COLONEL MARCHAND ARRESTED.
Open Letter Causes His Imprisonment for
Thirty Days

Paris April 1s-ColOnel Marchald. the hero OF
the Fashoda affair, because of his open letter. was
pIaced under arrest tonight He will be confined
FOR thirty DAVIS His letter Of resignation will not
be considered until his punishment has expired
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-19
IN MACEDONIA.
Turks and BuIgarians Lose Many
Men at Lipd.

SaIonica. April 1S.-Serious fighting has taken
place between Turks and Bulgarians at Lipa.
near Demir Kapu. valley of the Vardar. sixty
two miles from Salonica- Many were killed on
both sides
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-19

KALEIDOSCOPE ARRAY OF BAEGAINs
sunday Little Ads. Of the People,. in the
columns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-19
The new State committee was selected to-day

The committee will organize next week. and 1t
is understood that NJ Il. Haven. of Syracuse.
will be the new chairman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-19
20 GET GOOD TREATMENT.

Hs-aters are assured of good treatment IL they will
mention to advertisers they their advt. In The
Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-19
THE DEMOCRATIC LIST.
Candidates for Electors, Delegates
and Ne10 State Committee.

Albany April 1S-Fonowing are the electors by
districts:
At Large-JAMEs T. WOODWARD. Of New-York
city: HARRY PAYNE WHITNEY. of New-York City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-19
SIR HENRY THOMPSON DEAD.
Well Known Surgeon Expires at London
Long and Active Career.

London. April 1S-Sir Henry Thompson. Bart.
the distinguished surgeon. died tonight He
was born August 8. 1920 He is succeeded IN
the baronetcy by his son. Henry Francis Her
bert Thompson
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-19

APPETfZiNG DINNERS
are offered by several to-day in the tus
Ads Of the People,"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-19

Sir Henry made professor Of pathology and
surgery at the Royal College Of Surgeons in 1884.
and had been president Of the Cremation Society
OF England since its formation in 1SI4 In addition
70 a number Of pathological works. he wrote two
novels. He also devoted much time to painting and
as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-19

Dist.
2O-HENRY HAHN.
FLAMES q. MEYER.
22-WILLIAM J. ROCHE.
23-WILLIAM II. KEFT D. r.
ALIGNMENT 2. SHARP.
I2J-WILLIAM T. BRIGGS.
26-MATT Z. RANSOM.
27-ROBERT EARL
9s-GILES :. PIPER.
civilian {. JENNEY
30. !. FITZGERALD.
ST. G. DARLING.
32-WALTER b. DUFFY.
S3-W. r. LEFFINGV ELL
34-GEORGE :. EWART.
3j-R. +. SCHELLING.
36-MARTIN CAREY.
3T-PETER B. HOYT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-19

Dist.
JOHN II. CARL
2-HYMAN ROBINSON.
3-JOS. W MASTERS.
Ar. REIMER. JR
5-THOS. \. ENNIS
6-H. F. HAGGERTY.
ARNOLD FRANSIOLl
s-ROCCO MORASCO.
9-ISIDOR STRAUS.
I0-MICHAEL F LYONS
11-THOMAS II. MULRY.
12-R. b. ROOSEVELT.
13-HUGH J. CIR ANT.
ALDERMAN RIDDER-
I5-L. !. TOMPKINS.
16-J. u. CRIMMINS.
17-GEORGE W. LOFT
1S-JOHN G. HEINTZ.
19-ABRAM HYATT.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-16
NAN PATTERsoN's TRIAL.
Prosecution Practically Rest Their
Casc-Defcnse Undecided.

Prosecution Practically Rest Their
Case-Defcnse Undecided.
NEW YORK, Dec. 1G.-At the con-
clusion of the examination of Mrs.
Young, widow of Caesar Young, who
was called to the witness stand twice,
Assistant District Attorney Rand prac-
tically rested the case of the prosecu-
ton against Nan Patterson, who is on
trial before Justice Vernon NJ. Davis
In the criminal branch of the supreme
court charged with the murder of
Young. Mr.. Rand announced that he
would call only two more witnesses,
whose testimony would be compare
lively unimportant. ,
Mrs. Young took the stand and veri-
fed for the records her testimony re-
garding the Intercepted letter written
to Young by Miss Patterson's sister,
Julia Smith. She was recalled and told
of the arrangement for her proposed
trip to Europe with Young. She said
that after her husband had retired
early In the morning of June 4 she
searched his pockets and was certain
that he had no revolver. She said also
that he V carried a revolver.
John Mellin, Young's racing partner,
was also a witness. He told of efforts
Young had made to break off his re-
lations with Miss Patterson while in
Los Angeles in March last. He said
that he purchased a ticket for her and
gave her $500 of Young's money when
it was decided that she should leave
him. s8az
At the conclusion of the session coun-
sci for Miss Patterson held a confer
ence to decide whether to offer evil
dence in her defense, but their deci-
sion was not announced.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-16
Woodbridge

The second of a series Of lectures was
given In the NJ. e. church parlors Tues
day afternoon, by Miss Gertrude V. Nc
Cowan. The subject was william Cow
per- The lecture Was beautifully writ
ten and Miss MCGOWAN rendered it in a
very charming Miss Gussie
GIlhuly, of Rutherford, N. j rendered
several selections on the violin, accom-
panied on the piano by Mrs. W. S. Nc
Cowan. Miss Gilhuly is a very fine
violinist and quite charmed her audience.
The aud ence, while not a large one--was
very appreciative. At the close of the lee
ture an afternoon tea was served by the
ladies.
Last week the fire company presented a
handsome silver candeiabra to Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. X. Brown, as "a wedding gift.
Mrs. Winfield MCGOWAN entertained
friends from out of town, Tuesday.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society
of the NJ. K. church, will meet at the
parsonage, Thursday afternoon, December
Is, at 3 O'Clock. All members please at
tend. Miss Hahn, of Crawford will speak.
C. W. Boynton gave an informal dinner
and smoker at his home In Sewaren,
Tuesday evening. All had a most de
lightful time. The guests presents were
Messrs. James Rossl, William Edgar,
Leon Chase, Victor Main, Mulfor Valen-
tine, Howard Valentine Sr., John
Lockwood, James Berry, Ernest Boyn-
ton, william Henry Cutter, David Brown,
and Wilson Warning.
Salmagundi Society met Tuesday even
The program was a very pleasant and In
teresting one.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-16
THREATEN TO RESGIND
LIGHTING FRANCHISE.

H HrsHwLLH .sHNN 81 ~
An adjourned meeting Of the Borough
Council was held last night. In the abb
sence of the Mayer, Councilman Haines
presided. Those present were: Council
men Haines, Hoffman, j. Fl. and A. NJ.
Gordon.
Councilman Haines presented a copy of
the letter he was authorized to send to
the superintendent of Monmouth Electric
Heat, Light & Power Company. The
letter dealt with the excuse offered by the
company, that the incandeseent lights
absorbed SO much power that the arc
lights were robbed of the needed power,
and plainly made the point, that the
lights failed to measure up to the con
tract requirement, and 1t assured the
company that unless measures were
taken Immediately to keep the contract
made with the borough, the contract
would be recinded and lights would be
secured from other sources.
The draft of a new ordinance was pre-
ssnted by the representative of the Eliza
beth & Raritan River Street r. r.. Co.
The ordinance was received and Saturday
night December 81, was, by resolution,
set, as the time for its first hearing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-16
NEWS ITEMS.

Joseph Roddy lost a valuable fur glove,
O ne of a pair that he had just received
from Canada. He lost it some where
around town while driving Howell &
Gordon's wagon.
A great many foreigners are sending
money orders to their relatives In their
own country for Christians so the mails
at the present time are enormous.
Miss M. Lally spent Saturday night
and Sunday in New York city. Satur-
day evening Miss LAZY with a party of
friends attended Wallack's theatre and
enjoyed a japanese play. "SholGun."
william Holman, who fell off of
Hardy's stoop, is reported as improving.
Martin johnson, of Second street, has
made storm doors for the Baptist parson-
age and is busy making some doors for
other parties.
There are a number Of cases Of scar
letina in this borough.
John Johnson took a number Of flash
light pictures at the masquerade surprise
party last week. They were very good.
J. A. Sexton. has had plate glass win
dow sput in the new building in Broad
way and the store front presents a fine
appearance.
The Ladies' Aid of the Presbyterian
church, have a great deal Of quilting to
do and are kept busy. They IL ct at Mrs.
George Bogart's in David street, and
were splendidly entertained.
James Dutch and family, of Mechanics
vile, were New Y TX visitors, Thursday
Representative of the Olympia Music
store at Perth Amboy, was in town
Thursday and sold four or five pianos,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Pryce are the
happy parents of a little daughter.
Fred Kurtz, who was proprietor of a
hotel on Bergan Hill until about a week
ago, when he went to Trenton, died at
that place with Bright's disease, Tues
day. He leaves a widow and children.
He was about thirty-six years of age.
Eggs are selling at thirty-six cents a
dozen and someone adds ''they are small
at that"
A party who pretends to know says
after this snow leaves we are going to
have an open winter.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-16
ARTHUR KILL COUNCIL.

Nearly every member of Arthur Kill
Council No. 140s, of ~Tottenville, attended
the meeting held in K. of p. Hall Tues
day night. Much important business
was transacted. The following new Of
ficers were elected; Regent, George S.
Smith; v~ice-regent, hewitt Pepper;
orator, Powell .Cronk; guide, George
Leven; secretary, G. Alfred Simonson
treasurer, John Curry; collector, Charles
Knight; chaplin. N. A. Macomber; SEN
try, James F. Ryder; warden, Frederick
S. Pevpo; delegate to the Hospital Debt
Association, DR.. David Coleman; alter
nate, G. I. Smith; delegate to the Royal
Arcanum employment bureau Thomas
Thompson; alternate, James W. Hender-
son.
After the election one new member was
taken in. He is Gus Madison, -Four
other applicants were received and will be
acted on at the next meeting.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-16
WesMieId

-
For selling cigarettes to Howard Giucks
aged seven, Antonio Granellj, OF Vest
field, has been held under bonds Of 800
to appear before the grand jury to answer
the charge of selling cigarettesto q mlDor.
This is the first time an arrest has beep
.ade In Westfield on that charge,
westfield Lodge of Foresters, has elect
ed officers for next year, as follows; Il.
P. Waterbury. court deputy; DR., Fred A.
Kinch, treasurer; J.. W. Mail, recording
secretary. The officers viii be insfalleh
at the first meeting n January.
westfleld Council has notified the
Central Railroad TO provide better lights
at the depot and the approaches TO the
depot.
The suit of Mrs. Emma r.. Peddle, Of
Westfield, against Ernest Ball. Of Plain
field, whom she charged with making
fraudulent statements in oder to induce
her to dispose of some United States
Steel bonds, has attracted attention on
account of the prominence of the COM
| plalnant and the attorney Randolph Per
! kins. Ball was under s. Oc bonds In EVIL
pi oceedings, but by order of Justice j.
franklin Fort, Saturday. the bail was
/ released and the case dismissed. Ball
now theatens suit for damages against
Mrs. Peddie for false arrest.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-16
TOTTEN VILE.
COMPANY HAS DIssANDEO-

A year ago at Sandy Ground, a number
of young men got together and decided
to form a fire company. They called
themselves the Sandy Ground Engine
They borrowed an old hand
engine belonging to Eureka Engine Com
pany of Tottenville, aud then applied to
the Mayor for a permit. This was re-
fused them and although they have tried
in-.every way possible to get a permit
they were always refused, so now they
are dlsbanding and the old engine Is due
back in Tottenville.