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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-07-12
WILL DREDGE
OUT THE SLIP.
N. Y. and N ]. Stea mboat Com
pany Chooses A. f. Munnz
Superintendent.

The New York and New Jersey
Steamboat Company, the old line
which formerly used tho dock at the
foot of Smith street, is making pre-
parations to dredge the slip ut the
Merritt Dock, Mt the foot of Fayette
street A house has been erected on
the dock, aud preparations aro being
mado to accommodate the heavy
trafliic expecteI.
A. +. Munoz has bocn chosen sup 3r-
intcndent, and Joseph b. Quick,
assistant superintcndent
Tho company has1 eight steamers.
The first two will pull in at this port.
The list includes tho St Michauls,
S. S. Wyckoff, Holmdel Safety, John
V. Cravon, Josephine b., Grcylook
and Clarence. The st. Michnels was
inspected yesterday in New York, and
was passed successfully
Two steamers daily, except Sunday,
leave tho new pier 10, East river,
Now York, at Il n. III. and 2:30 p.
m, SATURDAYS p. M, for. Elizabeth,
this city, Keyport, Tottepville and
intermediate factor landings Lighter
ago, New York Hnrbor and Staten Is
land sound.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-07-12
F OR SEVERAL
WEEKS ABROAD.
Mr.. and Mrs. James ROssi Sail
Next Week For Tour of
Europe.

Next Tuesday Supe1 intend ut
James O. Rossi, of tho local plants of
the National Fireproofing Comnnny,
will. sail on the steamship Kaiser
Wilhelm do Grossp. with Mrs Ross.
for trip of about eigut weeks
through Europe. Tie primary OH
iect of the trip is business, although
the latter will he cOmbImd win
pleasure. The trip will take in Eng
land, Germany and France.
Ctrrcrs va ted, ap.'iA Escnins Nc~s
Onic'.
Take yol,I doctors proscr ton to NrX
tons Drug Saon, 7c-12 5mi
7n0l & % IT
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-07-12
SAYS STORE
WAS ROBBED.
Greenspan Brothers IDeclare
They Have Been Annoyed by
Bows by Some Time.

The proprietors of Greenspan
Brothers grocery store, ut 2l9 Smith
street, have complained to the police
that the place was entered Sunday
night, and about $40 i'll silver taken
from the cash drawer They allege
that they have been annoyed by boys
living in the vicinity for somo time,
ana that three of the boys broke into
the store Sunday night. The names
and addresses of the three are in the
hands of the police.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-07-12
MANY BOOKS
CIRCULATED.
Library Board Met Last Night at
Which Librarians Report
was Read.

q At the meeting of the Public Lib
rary Board, held in the library build
ing, last night, number of bills were
gone over and ordered paid. The
board also read report from the
Librarian in which it was stated that
between / 300 and 1,400 books had
been circulated in the past month.
The work of planting trees on the
property and putting the lawn in first
class order will shortly commence.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-07-12
AN ELECTRIC
EXHIBITION.
Wires Became Crossed Last
Night and Made A Great
Display.

Two electric light wires at tho
corner of High and Lewis streets be-
came crossed last night, shortly after
. o'clock. and dazzling exhibition OF
fireworks took place. The lightning
display of last Wednesday night was
beaten to a finish, and Pain could
have gotten valuable pointers for his
Manhattan Beach pyrotechnics. The
performance was witnessed by large
number of peoDle. Word was sent to
the office Of the company, and two
men were sent to ring down the cur
tain, and replace the wires in their
accustomed positions.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-07-12
WIND SQUALLS
ARE EXPECTED.
Message Received at Local
Signal Station TO Warn All
Vessels.

Boatmen and others had best be-
ware how great distance they start
for OH the water this afternoon and
tonight, because of the following
warning received this morning from
Washington:
wind squalls, dangerous to small
craft, indicated for the Middle At
lantic and South Now England coast
this afternoon and tonight. -
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-07-12
PLAINF|ELD
TRIP LATER.
Local Odd Fellows did not Go
There to Install Officers
Last Night.

Last night sDr. Frank Crowtl,er5
district deputv of the Odd Fellows
and staff did not 20 to Plaiufield 20
install the officers Of PlaiDil I'D Lodge
M. Al, anl Qlsen Citv Lolge No.
22G, rs Ind been planned II was
postponed until the lweilt eth OF tllis
month Tomorrow night they expect
to 90 to Elizabeth to Install the
officers OF Memorial Lodge No. 1866.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-07-12

Smith Street house aud lot for sale at a
bargain, Four lots adjoining pew school,
No. z, at Paterson street and b ighton
avenue. Foar lots on William street,
near State Three lots on Woodbridge
road, near Washington st. All at bot
tom pIices from owner
WARD B. SNYDER. 81 Smith st.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-07-12
VISIT LONG BRANCH

Tonight Samuel Garretson,
supreme district depu ty of the Loyal
Association, will go to Long Branch
to attend meeting of that order.
Ice Cream 2jc quart. Sexton's Drug
Store. 1901 rs If
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-07-12
Mr.. HAGERTY RECEIVER

In the suit of Bert Black, plaintiff,
against John Barilics, Judge Strong has
signed nm order allowing the receiver of
rents in this case, Thomas Ilagerty,
formely of this city, $50 counsel fees, and
directing that he turn the balance of the
rents collected, amounting to Sl3I Is, to
Freeman Woodbridge, counsel for Black.
The receiver was discharged.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-07-12
PYTHIANS
INSTALLED.
District Deputy Treen Present a
the Meeting Of Lodge
Last Night.

inst night the recently elected
cfficers of Algonquin Lndge. *. of P. 1.
a list of whom wns given in tho News
at the time of the election, wore in
stalled by District Deputy Treen,
Grand Muster atAims Charles Levi
and Grand Prelato Shack, of Wood
bridge. A social hour followed There
was also ing of the third de-
gree
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-07-12
A Word of thanks.

M. Louis BRIGGS wishes TO thank ihe
people "f P+rli Amboy aud sicinity for
their liberal PATRONAGE duiiDg his very
successful sal While 10 Is satisfied
that the lil ,lic have beon honorably
served, he has cause to rejoice at the
confidence they have bestowed aud the
liberal nature Of their support. lie
hopes FOR continuance Of same.
7i91-7-l2-lt
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-07-12
WOMEN HAD QUARREL
Annn IIatawa was finod "a in the
police court on charge of disortierly
conduct, pr. ferrod by Kate Klupkra.
OBITUARY.

Christian T., the infant son Of Chris,
tian and Ctren Jensen, WAS buried from
the residence Of his parents, Sayre avenue,
at 2 O'Clock this afternoon, Kev. J. H.
Christensen officiating. lnterment was
made in Alpine cemetery.
Ice Cream 25c quart. Sexton's Drug
Sore. 700t O rs u
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-07-12
land sound.

Fine writing paper at 5exton's Drug
Store. 700l q 2S II
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-07-12

WANTED = First-class machjnist,
steady work. Apply master me-
chanic, Raritan Copper Works
7195-7-122t
The Imperial press., 1904-07-23
Hotel Thelma Arrivals

Passengers down by the train Thurs day night report heavy rain at Brawley and old Beach. Indeed, al the latter one passenger asked if the Colorado had broken loose.
 City-M. Y. Butcher, Dean Nc Grew. T. F. Cressey, C. kobayashi. F. D. Murphy, Vim. NJ. Cant, Wm. Cobb, R. W. Thompson. Mrs. Blanche ThomP- son, Mrs NJ L. Thompson, Mir. and Mrs. C. $. Thompson and son, J. F. Beebe, 1. \. Marshall. F. Lienez, Mrs. Fred Znugg.
 Pomoua-T. J. Green.
 St. I.ouis-F. l.. Sandercock.
 Escondido-Samuel Lilies.
 San Francisco-F l.. Murphy, Frank Fowler.
 Chicago-R- l.. Bryant.
 Kansas CIty-L. Madden.
 Calexico-B. F. Mcdonald.
 Heber-Geo. n. Abrams, Roy Pier
 Brawley-A. McAllen, J. 4. Kramer. Wm. Barley.
 Hopxinsville, ky.-J. w. Mitchell.
 Holiville-Horace Stokes. J. We'll come, Mir. and Mrs. I. F. Silliman, MT. and Mrs. E.. L. Cole, l. J. Mitter, J. D. Winter.
 East Highland-N. Jacobson.
 Chino-T. Green.
 Riyerside-J. R. Barham. Los Angeles-M. NJ. May, \. II. Kaw Frank Cambern. OrAnge-O. 7. Bates, F. J. Bates. Eureka-C. J. Perch. Santa Ana-H. Q. Sisson.
The Imperial press., 1904-07-23
Ao FEET A DAY
Is the tioltVIllc Road Laying Proha'
 hly to the River lu Ten Days

Tracklaying on the ilolivillc road was resumed was resumed Saturday after noon. and Wednesday night had added two males to the string. making four miles altogether from the junction ai Cabarker. The men lay about 4,OOO feet day. and as six miles remained Thursday morning ,o bc laid. ii will hc seen that the riyer should bc reached tn about eight days from that time, or by Friday night, soth inst. This. however, is subject to little drawback of time consumed iu loading cars Ia carry ma terial io the front. which will add day or two to the period ui completion.
 There is plenty of help now. probably owing to the slackening of harvesting, and for the first time in the history ot the work more men are applying than can he employed.
The Imperial press., 1904-07-23

F. V. Chaplin called the asscmblAge to order. s. O. Long was elected chair man and II. c. Reed clerk. Mir. Long stated the object of the gathering, after which he called for expressions on the subject from ihosc present.
 Frank \. Marek presented resolu- ton calling for the establishment ot municipal disrcnsary, somewhai pat termed after she liquor law now in effect in South Carolina This provoked much discussion in which number ot leading ci;irens took an active part The resolution wAs finally laid upon the table.
 MT. MArek moved tha, the motion for adjournment, when made. should read subject ,o the call of ten citizens of Imperial, or the City Council" This was carried unanimously.
 A discussion occurred regarding the meeting Of District Attorney Carter with a number of citizens recently, dur ing which Mr. Carter had proposed that if public opinion in Imperial % desired. he would send an officer 10 combat the blind pigs. F. G. Havens moved that the district attorney be informed that ii wac the sense of this mass meeting that he take such action. Some question arose as to whether there were al pres ent any such institutions in the city. ]. K. Stevenson offered an amendment. that Chairman Long appoint commit tee of three who should investigate con- ditions, and if necessary. ask the assist ance of the district attorney
 After passing this amendment the meeting adjourned.
The Imperial press., 1904-07-23
Hotel Imperial Arrivals.

LOs Angeles-J. A. Brown, c. e. Howard, J. R. Price, Joseph A. Cain. San Diego-J. K. Kerr.
 BrAWley-T. H. Kellogg. F.. J. Cayce. City-A. c. Golf. J. F. Boyd, l.. 4. Wilson, I. J. Manley, II. A. F. Miller, Albin Dolezal.
 Apache Pass-J. A. Murphy. RedlandE-John Underwood. BOstOn-E. J. Brouse.
 Calexico-Mrs. J.. W. Cart, Maud Bradbury, Myrtle Bradbury. Maggie Bradbury. Edward Dool.
 New York-Mrs. II. Vallmer. Pomona--J. II. McKim.
 us. Geological suryey-W. V. Hardy Des Moinss, Iowa-J. II. Patton. Chieago-Dr. F. J. Bold.
 st. IOnis-H M. Hunter.
 San Francisco-J r. Gilchirst, C. Pendlston, C. W. Clements.
 Holtyille-Chas. Jones. J. \. Patton. Pasadena-I. J. Reynolds.
 Highlsnd-J. F. Crane. San BernArdinO-s. E. Donald. San DiegO-E. D. GriPPer.
 stOckIOn-w. II. Humphrey.
The Imperial press., 1904-07-23
FOR PUBLIC MORALS
Town Meeting st the N. E. Church
 Wednesday Evening

The mass meeting Wednesday night ai the ncw Methodist church on Ninth street was largely attended by induen. iial citizens
 The meeting vAs hroueh, together by the following call
 Flown Meeiing-ihe people ot I'm. periAl will assemble tn mass meeting in the Methodist church on Ninth stree, "Wednesday evening ai ESQ, Tor the purpose oi discussing town matters. Come out and propose anything you may believe in for the good government of Imperial
The Imperial press., 1904-07-23

r. V. CHAFtlS Isro W McGAULLEY =. O. LoNu W. \. kaAK Gpo. NARNEr CHAs. \. GARDNER ]. E. STEVENSON CHAs. FEKNALD II. \. F. MiLLER r. A. MAKEK II. C. RKED.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-02-26
DICK WILL SUCCEED HANNA.
Nominated BY AccIamation at Repub.
lican Caucus.

Columbus, O., Feb. 25.-General
Charles w. Dick was nominated by &C.
clamation for both the unexpired and
regular terms for United States sena-
tor to succeed the late Senator Han
ma at the caucus of the Republican
members of the legislature last even
ing. The name of General Dick was
the only one presented. AS the Re-
publicans have a large majority in
both branches, General Dicks election
is assured and the balloting on March
1 will be only a formality.
The caucus met shortly after 5
O'Clock. One hundred and nine Re-
publican members answered the roll
call, two senators and six repre-
sentatives being absent. General
Dicks name was presented by Sena-
tor Harris of Asthabula and seconded
by Senator Williams Of Hamilton and
Representative Tredway of Cuyahoga.
General Dick was then nominated by
reclamation.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-02-26
RUSSIA REFUSES TO RECOGNIZE
THE NEW CONVENTION OF
JAPAN WITH KOREA.
CREATED QUITE A SENSATION
JAPAN'S ANNOUNCEMENT OF HER
ACTION SURPRISED WASH
lNGToN DIPLOMATS.

Washington, Feb. 25.-Russia will
ignore Japan's newly negotiated treaty
with Korea guaranteeing the integrity
and independence of the hermit king
dom and has SO informed the United
States. Japan, it is st;>ad, assumed
practically the same i-.Aiference of
attitude towards Russia's protest to
the powers, which, on high authority,
it is declared, will be ignored by the
Toxic government.
In diplomatic circles Japan's an
announcement of the Japanese-korean
treaty created a sensation. While the
treaty, it is stated, opens up possibili-
ties for new International complica-
lions in the far Eastern war, the
diplomatic corps continues firm In the
belief that there is no ground for ap-
prehension at present that the war
will extend beyond the two belliger-
ents and Korea. 1t will not surprise
diplomats conversant with Japan's
plans to see an early announcement
from Toxic declaring that practically
all Korean ports will be opened
eventually to the commerce of the
world.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-02-26
EXPLAINS JAPAN's lNAcTloN.
Bad Weather Prevented Earlier At
tack Upon Port Arthur.

a Upon Port Arthur.
London, Feb. 25.-A dispatch re-
ceiyed here from Toxic explains the
recent suspension of Japanese naval
activity to have been due chiefly to
bad weather prevailing in the Gulf of
Peichili, where there have been heavy
winds, snowstorms and fogs.
The general opinion in London is
that Admiral Togo, after possibly re-
turning to Japan to effect repairs, will
next devote his attention to the Rus
sian V~ladivostock squadron.
1t is officially announced from St.
Petersburg that the Russian govern.
ment has expressed it's warmest
thanks to Great Britain for the help
given the crews of the cruiser Variag
and h torpedoed gunboat Korietz by
n British cruiser Talbot at Che.
mulpo.
In a dispatch from Chefoo, a CORE
spondent of the Daily Mail a y 5000
Russian troops have moved from Muk.
den to H~sinminting, and that skirm-
lshes are reported between Chinese
regulars and Russians near Shanhai.
kwan.
1t is announced from Picking, this
correspondent adds, that Paul Lessar,
Russian minister, has officially writ.
ten assurances that the Russian gun.
a Mandjur would not leave Shang.
nal until the cessation of hostilities
but Japan insists that this vessel he
disabled.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-02-26
FIVE APPoINrEEs ACCEPT.
New Isthmian Canal Commission Will
Soon Be Completed.

New lsthmian Canal Commission Will
Soon Be Completed.
Washington, Feb. 25.-President
Roosevelt has received definite ac-
ceptances from five of his appointees
on the new Isthmian canal commits
sion, namely:
Rear Admiral James G. Walker.
General George w. Davis, Colonel
Frank Hecker of Detroit, William
Barclay Parsons, engineer, and Will
lam Burr, professor OF engineering. 1t
is quite likely, although it has not
been determined absolutely yet, that
the other two members of the COM
mission will be Engineers Benjamin
M. Harrod of New Orleans, and Ewald
Grunsdy of San Francisco, a distin-
guished hydraulic engineer. 1t is be-
lieved Mr.. Grunsdy will accept.
Alfred Noble, engineer Of the Penn
sylvania railroad, has declined to &C.
cept one of the appointments.
The president expects to complete
the personnel of the commission very
soon and will send the appointments
Immediately to the senate for con-
firmation. 1t is desirable that there
should be no delay in the practical
work of digging the canal by the
United States.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-02-26

st. Petersburg, Feb. 25.-The Port
Arthur correspondent of the Novosti
teIegraphs that at Port Arthur the
Japanese lost steamers, number not
stated, and one torpedo boat.
"At the moment of writing" the
correspondent continued, twenty
three Japanese vessels are visible on
the horizon and cross firing has begun
In which the Russian cruisers Bayan,
Novik and Askold are participating"
st. Petersburg, Feb. ga telegram
from Viceroy Alexieff to the zar says:
"At a quarter before three in the
morning of Feb. "a numerous Japanese
torpedo boats attempted to attack the
battleship Retvizan and sink large
steamers loaded with inflammables.
The Retvizan was the first to observe
the torpedo boats, and opened a
strong fire or them. She was support
ed by the land batteries. She de-
stroyed two steamers lear the en-
trance of the harbor; they were COM
ing directly toward her. One of them
went on the rocks near the light
house on Tiger peninsula and the 9TH
er sank under Golden Hill. The Ret
vizan observed four steamers in a
sinking condition and eight torpedo
boats departing slowly to rejoin the
waiting Japanese warships. A por.
ton of the crews of the Japanese YES
sells was drowned. The grounded
steamer is still burning. The enemy
Is observed in the ofing of Port Ar
thur in two lines"
1.-THE Japanese crews saved them
selves in boats, and it is possible that
some of them were picked up by the
enemy's torpedo boats.
II am proceeding to examine the
coasts. The entrance of the harbol
is open. I attribute the complete de
rangement of the enemy's plan to thu
brilliant action and destructive fire o
the Retvizan. Floating mines ar,
still visible in the roadstead. l hav,
recalled the three cruisers sent il
pursuit of the enemy in order, in thu
first place, to clear the roadstead o
floating mines. We had no losses"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-02-26
MAY BE BOTTLED UP.
1ritons. Think the Japs Probably Car
ried Out Their Plan.


London, Feb. 25.-Viceroy Alexief's
dispatch to the car of Russia clearing
up the doubts caused by the numerous
sensational versions of the last Port
Arthur affair was received in London
too late to be published in the early
editions of the morning papers, but it
confirms the opinion founded upon
earlier rumors that Admiral Togo
made a daring attempt to bottle up
the Russian fleet at Port Arthur, and
although ViGsgoy Alexief asserts that
the entrance to the harbor of Port
Arthur is still free, the fact that Ad-
miral Togo's feet, minus the vessels
injured in the courageous exploit, was
seen steaming at full speed on a
southeast course from Weihaiwei is
interpreted as an Indication of the
Japanese admiral's satisfaction with
the design.
1t is pointed out here that it would
be difficult for the Russians, in the
darkness of the night, to ascertain
just what had happened to Japanese
vessels or to distinguish between
hulks it was their intention to sink,
and torpedo boats. AS two injured yes
sells were seen steaming slowly away
from Port Arthur and as the Japanese
fleet was going at full speed off Wei
haiwei, it is presumed that the two
injured vessels might have gone else
where to repair.
Another explanation Of the incom-
pleteness of Admiral Togo's squadron
as seer off Weihaiwei is that he prob
ably left some vessels to watch off
Port Arthur.
Further details of this engagement
fom Independent sources are awaited
with the greatest interest, but 1t is be-
Neved that the reports that Japanese
ba%ttleships or transports were sunk
should be taken with a degree Of al
lQWance.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-02-26
the dimensions of this victory wer

the Dimensions of this victory Wer
most conflicting and confusing in char
acter. The most circumstantial re-
port was that the Japanese had at
tempted to bottle up Admiral Stark's
fleet in Port Arthur by sinking Two
stone-laden vessels at the entrance OF
the harbor, employing n tactlcs
which were considered, but not ex-
ecuted, by the late Admiral
u. S. N, with the Merrimac, at SANTA
20, during the Spanish-Amerlcan war.
According to this report two Japanese
ships appeared off the harbor with a
| Japanese fleet behind and ostenslbly
IN pursuit. The Russians, however,
suspected a ruse and their ships
steamed out, sank the stone-laden
| ships, engaged and defeated the
enemy and drove them off. The re-
ports Of the loss inflicted, however,
are conflicting. All the stories includ-
ed the feature of the vessels loaded
with stones, but according to some
versions the Japanese fleet was con-
yoying transports with the purpose Of
effecting a landing at Pigeon Bay and
after the first of the preliminary ma
neuvers, the Russians played havoc
with the Japanese warships and trans
JULIUS, S11hAu6 AOuS VI u NAN
two of the latter.
One account even gives the name
of the battleship Retvizan as the YES
sci which especially distinguished her.
self during the action by ramming
and sinking one of the Japanese bat
tleships.
Rumors of this victory were spread
far and wide over the city during the
early part of the evening, and the
crowds which had gathered on the
streets in spite of the severe cold to
discuss the news were greatly excited.
Gar Would Offer Peace.
The news of. victory was accompa-
MED by two stories, one that after the
first decisive Russian victory the en-
peror would offer peace and the other
that Japan had deposed the emperor
of Korea and formally annexed that
country. Both these reports are with
out confirmation and they are given
simply as examples Of the stories
which f1oated about in the excited
crowds.
Instead of diminishing, the crowds
around admiralty and newspaper and
telegraph agency offices kept increas-
ing and the excitement attained the
fever heat point, when it was known
definitely that the emperor had re-
ceived a telegram giving more details
and showing the Russian victory was
even greater than at first reported.
When the sheets were finally distri.
buted at 2:3O o'clock this morning a
rush was made for the exits and the
assembled officers cheered wildly and
repeatedly. M
It must be observed that in his dis
patch Viceroy Alexieff does not men.
ton the number of steamers which the
Japanese tried to sink or drive upon
the Russian ships, and it is not yet
known whether the four vessels the
captain of the Retvizan observed going
down, in addition to the two destroyed,
were also laden with infammables or
I whether they we're warships.
The greatest praise is given to the
commander of the Retvizan and the
| splendid action of this American-built
vessel places her name foremost on
the roll of the Russian navy. "5