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Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-09
TOTTENvILLE.
NEW FERRY TERMINAL.
Bids Have Been Opened for EreC-
ton at Foot of Whitehall St.

Bids lave been opened by Dock Com
missioner Featherson for the building of
the new ferry terminal at the foot of
whitehall street, New York. for the
municipal ~ferryboats. Only three bids
were received. They We're as follows
Buckley Realty Construction Company,
$4,000; Northeastern Construction
Company, 1891, 900 and Bernard Rolf,
$685., 600. The amount of security asked
was "a, 600. 1t is expected that the con-
tract viii be awarded within a few days,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-09
ROOM FOR ORGAN.

After considerable discussion on the
part of the members, the trustees of st.
Paul's M. r.. church nave decided to build
a special alcove for the church pipe or
gan, which will be moved back of its
present position a number of feet. The
new alcove is TO extend back to the sun
day school room. cutting off about four
feet of the platform space. The work
VIII be started as soon as possible md
will be rushed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-09
AUTOMOBILE CLUB.

The Richmond County Automobile
Club, which numbers among it's members
every autoist on Staten Island,
will hold Il meeting. followed by a ban
quet, at the Hotel Castleton, tonight. 1t
will be attended by as many of the mem
bers as possible.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-09
CLEARED BIG SUM.

From the reports turned in by the diff
ferent committees in charge of the recent
fair for the beneit of S. r. Smith In
Urinary, it is thought that the sum of
over $500 was cleared This money is
to be used for Improvements and other
things.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-09
AFTERNOON WHIST.

Yesterday afternoon the Friday After
noon Whist Club met at the home of Mrs.
James Henderson, in Johnson avenue,
where they We're the guests of Mrs. Hen
dersor. Prizes were awarded and the
members had a fine time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-09
COUNTY CLUB BALL.

Plans are now being made for the an
lual ball and reception of the County
Club. 1t will be held at the Hotel Cas-
Teton Friday night. December 80. Double
tickets will cost So and single tickets SO.
Tickets are to be sold to members only
Tor themselves and guests.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-09
PLAN CHRISTMAS TREE.

The members of X. of T. lodge are con-
templating having n social gathering and
will have a Christmas tree for all of
their children under fourteen years of
age. They have decided to have it, but
the date 70" the same is not yet decided
upon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-09

AT the meeting of the Philemon Liter
airy Club, in the rooms in the Knights of
Pythias Hall, in Amboy avenue, Monday
afternoon, Rev. Jacob w. Cole will lee
ture. He will take for his subject,
whats in a Name Rev. James w.
Ryder was to have lectured, but was COM
PEELED to postpone it until later in the
season.
Last week the club held a meeting in
the Knights hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-09
a THE

A number of people attended the free
in the knights of Pythias Hall,
in Amboy avenue. last night. 1t was
given by a New York lecturer who took
for his subject Snakes"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-09
FLEUR DE LIS WHIST.

home of Mrs. A. Smith, in Broadway,
Thursday afternoon. Mrs. II. Smith was
awarded first prize, n salad dish. She
had ffty-one points to her credit. The
second prize went to Mrs. G. Smith, who
had forty-seven points. Next Thursday
the club will be entertained by Mrs.
Harry Bachmann
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-09
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed intends making application to the
Board of Excise. Commissioners OF the
City Of Perth Anboy. at their next meet
Establishment in the City Of Perth Am
boy. q IN the house owned by
himself q 25tNeW RI nsHiek rye
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-09
ICE DOWN THERE.

While we were enjoying the warm
weather IN this borough, Thursday night
down in South Jersey n party OF gentle
men who were on n cruise in a launch
were compelled to cut ice from around
boat for quite a distance, to enable
them to get under way.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-09
WOODBRIDGE.
CHURCH NOTES.

On Sunday morning DR.. w. 5. McCow-
an will preach in the Methodist church
on Sent by the King andi n the evening
his subject win be Not far from the
Kingdom
On Sunday morning Dir. McNulty, in
the Presbyterian church, will preach on
THE Peoples Christ" and in the even
ing on Good out of Nazareth"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-09
GOING TO

Mrs. John Buckle and neice, Mrs.
George Schroeder, of New Brunswick,
were guests of Mrs. Cassidy, of this Dor
ough, Thursday. Mrs. Buckle will start
Monday on the flyer for Oakland, Cali
fornia, where she will visit relatives and
friends.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-09
HELD A BETHEL SUPPER. =

Last night the stewards of Bethel M.
e. church held a Bethel supper at the
home of Hubbard r.. Yetman, lao Broad
way. 1t was a great success.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-09

EAST ORANGE, n. j., Dec. Cor
land c. Post, general auditor of the
Delaware, Lackawanna ana Western
Railroad company. is dead at his home
here after an illness extending over
two months.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-09
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that he UNDER
signed intends making application to the
Board of Excise Commissioners of the
City Of Perth Aniboy at their next meet
ing for a license to keep a saloon with
privilege of selling malt and, spirit
o LIQUORS in the City of Perth Am
and in the house owned by
himself at "a Smith st.
l44i6 1870 ct e MEYER
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-09
NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that the under
.ign6d intends making application to the
Board Of Excise Commissioners of the
civ of Perth Amboy at their next meet
ing, for a license to keep a saloon, with
the privilege Of selling malt and spirit
uous liquors in the City of Perth Am
himself at 706 State st.
i444I 1870 81 Dew STANISLAW MORETKO.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-09
NOTICE..

Notice is hereby given hat the under
signed intends making application to the
Board of Excise Commissioners of the
CITY Of Perth Amboy at their next meet
for a license to keep u saloon with
The privilege of selling malt n spirit
nous LIQUORS in the City of Perth Am
rov' and in the house owned by
Scibinski at ESQ Smith st.
ldII5 1873 ct Dew STANlSLAW SCIBINSKI.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-09

forts. The original amount was $500,
and with the fair, which cleared $163.67,
brought the desired result.
= Mrs. Jospeh L. Moss is visiting rela-
tivos in New York city.
Mrs. Fred Clarkson, of Amboy avenue,
Is improving.
DIR. Ellis is attending Mr.. Frank Or
toms little daughter, who is quite i'll.
Sydney Towl is under the Doctors
care.
The children's parade was not as pop
ular as was desired.
Mr.. Charles Mccormick returned from
his trip abroad yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Montgomery left town
today. III health of the former has
caused the giving up of his work here.
Mr.. Roberts, who will take Mr.. Mont
gomcry's place in directing the singing,
is leader and baritone soloist of the Han
son place Methodist church, of Brooklyn.
Mr.. Arnct G. Smith sold some valuable
property to the new railroad company to-
day.
Mrs. Harrington will bring suit against
Mr.. Burtis, Of Freehold. for running her
down with his auto last summer and ill.,
juring her knee, so she will be lame for
1ifo
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-09
WEEKLY WHIST.

Miss Josie Joline, of Hopping avenue,
entertained the Weekly Whist Club
Thursday afternoon. Prizes were award
ed and at 3 o'clock refreshments We're
served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-09
uncIe,s Plea to Corey.

PITTSBURG, Dec. 81. B. Corey,
millionaire uncle of William Ellis Co.
rev, has written a letter to him plead
ing that he do not cast off his Wife.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-09

Father of Penny Postage Knfghted.
LONDON, Dec. 9.-John Henneker
Henton. NJ. p, father of the imperial
penny postage, vas made a knight
commander of the Order of st. Mi
chael and st. George in recognition Of
his great work for postal reform.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-09

MOUNT CLEMENS. Mich, Dec. O.
Charles f. Murphy, leader OF Tam
many Hall, New York, has decided to
remain here another week.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-09
Maurice Grnu Retter.

PARIS, Dec. 9.-Maurice Grau, who
has been seriously ill, is now making
a marked Improvement toward recov-
ery and will leave for Cannes soon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-09
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

announcement is made of the engage
ment of Miss Edna Joline. daughter OF
Mr.. n Mrs. d. A. Joline, of this place
to Percival C. Ullman, also of this place
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-09
BAZAAR A

The bazaar held recently in st. Luke's
parish house, proved such a success fl
nancially that the debt on the building
has entirely been removed and the ladies
rejoice, for it is largely due to their eff
forts. TIL original amount was $500,
and with the fair, which cleared $163.67,
brought the desired result.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-25
GIVES LIFE
FOR MOTHER
and SISTER

New York. July 25.-In a heroic effort
10 save his mother and sister who. with
a score OF others were for time in great
peril from fire, Nathan Newman, %
years old. today lost his own life in a
burning Brooklyn tenement house.
Half dozen Hebrew families were
sleeping in the double deck. three-story
building. when the fire started When the
alarm was given the fire had reached
practically every floor and the occupants
were forced TO fee for their lives Many
were too late to get down the stairways
before their escape was cut of by the
flames. These fought TO escape by the
narrow ladder which leads 70 the roof.
Newman got through in safety but was
unable to And his mother and sister He
went back into the building, found the
women and assisted them through the
opening 10 the roof. When he tried to
follow them, however, the ladder was
surrounded by flames. He made a rush
through the fire but was overcome just
as he reached the top, and fell back into
the burning building 20 his death
All the other occupants Of the house es-
capped. The loss on the building was SO
600
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-25
NANKEV|LLE
GRANTED A
new TRIAL

The case OF Randall A. Harrington
against Will f. Nankeville. the we'll
known theatrical manager, was before
Presiding Justice Sweetland in the su-
perior coudt today on defendants motion
10 have execution stayed on judgment
obtained by Mr.. Harrington against him
and 10 have the case tried on its merits.
Serious charges were made in an affi-
davit sworn 10 by Nankeville, who, how
ever, admitted IL was through his bad
health there had been delays in reaching
a trial OF the case.
Mr.. HarringtoR,-~hen he@was-pro-
prietor OF the Star theatre. claims 10
have made a contract with Nankevlle
to furnish a company for a week. The
theatre was dark one week and Mr.. Har-
rington brought suit and. according 10
Nankevlle, John J. Dockry was his,
Nankeville's, attorney
There were delays in getting 10 trial
and on the day when the case was finally
reached Mr.. Nankeville was sick Now
Nankeville says that Thomas F. Cos
grove, with no authority. agreed to de-
cision for the plaintiff for $3.50 Judg
ment for that amount was entered in
court
Nankevile claims that the only counsel
here that he ever engaged was John J.
bOCkrN. Furtner aNermentS bN Nanke-
Vile in an affidavit read in court toda y
were that Dockry received a check for Sil
10 pay costs so that the trial might go
over. that the check was cashed. is now
in the possession OF Thomas II. Holton.
the present local counsel for Nankeville.
and that the costs were not paid
Nankeville further claims he was de-
privcd of the advantages OF a fun trial by
the unprofessional conduct Of Dockry
and Cosgrove." Mr. Nankeville did not
say he had paid Dockry anything for ser
vices
Today Thomas Il. Lee OF Barney e. Lee
counse. for Mr.. Harrington opposed tho
staying OF execution on the compelling OF
the plaintiff 10 stand trial declarins
that Mr. Harrington would find II good
deal harder TO prove his case than when
IL was last set down for hearing as one
witness Is dead and another Is away.
Presiding Justice Sweetland thought tho
defendant entitled TO a trial as he had
don, everything he could possibly have
done The next assignment would be per.
emptory and n the defendant was sick
his deposition must be taken. His honor
thought the defendant should pay the
costs amounting 10 ts2 before August 7tr
and also a counsel fee of s35 TO Mr. Bar.
ringtons counsel The case will come ur
for assignment on Sept 23d
A. the suggestion OF Mr. Lee PIT, sidine
Justice Sweetland further ordered that
tho defendant hle an AFFIDAVIT settins
forth his defence TO the action on or be-
fore sept 1st
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-25

From we'll Informed quarters IL is learn
ed that the Kaiser was willing TO express
his views on an absolute monarch's prop
er relation with the Socialistic interest,
expressing himself as a sovereign ruling
by Divine right TO the only other Emper-
or whose authority is similarly derived.
In the matter OF external policy the Kali
ser's purpose was 70 dissuade Russia from
abandoning definitely her policy of ex-
pansion in the extreme orient, and espe-
cially TO discourage her from turning to-
ward Asia Minor and Persian Gulf
New York July 25.-Baron Komura, the
japanese r~ace plenipotentiary. arrived
on the fast train from Chicago. over the
Pennsylvania road at 9.25 today. At the
Jersey City station 10 greet him were
about forty japanese merchants. There
was no demonstration at Jersey City. Du,
when the ferryboat reached the foot OF
Twenty third street, a hundred or more
Japanese in the city greeted the baron
and his suite with cheers while a brass
band played the japanese national air
There were no banZais but the plain
American cheer as the baron. with Con-
sui General Uchida and two Of his suite
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-25

HIS Wife
AN0 niece

Towanda, Pa, July 25.-Bigler Johnson
was hanged today. The drop fell at 1910
and Johnson was pronounced dead eight
minutes later.
The crime for which johnson was
hanged was the murder OF his wife. Mar
garet johnson. from whom he had sepa-
rated. and her niece, Annie Benjamin,
aged 10 years. on Sept. IS. 1904
II was alleged that the Johnson family
consisting Of five persons. went to the
home OF Mrs Bilger johnson, and with
an axe killed the woman and the girl.
Johnson, il was then charged, set fire
to the house in an effort TO conceal their
crime The entire family was arrested.
Bigler pleaded guilty and the trial judge
fixed the grade OF guilt as murder in the
first degree.
Charles johnson, a brother OF Bigler.
stood trial. and was convicted OF murder
in the first degree. He is awaiting the de-
termination OF his case by the courts on
an appeal Bigler Johnson also appealed
10 the supreme court, but that tribunal
refused 10 interfere.
The other members Of the family were
acquitted Blgler Johnson made several
confessions. In one he implicated his
brother Charles but in a confession given
out last night he exonerated him from
all blame.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-25
THE WOOD PILE HAD SEVERE
WEATHER IN MOTOR BOAT RACE

Marblehead. Mass, July 2.-The log OF
the motor boat Wood Pile. which was the
fifth OF those in the race from New York
TO this port 10 arrive. shows that. like the
other boats. she had a severe experience.
The Wood Pile was compelled 10 stop on
Sunday on account Of dirt in her engine.
Resuming the run, she got as far as
Cuttyhunk where finding the sea too
rough for her progress. Mr.. A. l.. Lin
coin, her captain. signalled the lightship
and with his crew was taken aboard,
where the night was passed. They start
ed again at 7:3O Monday morning. Dur
ing the forenoon they put in at Cottage
City for gasolene and the further run
was made 10 this port without unusual
incident.
The Wood Pile arrived at 24s a. m
Her elapsed time was 60 hours and 4s
minutes. With her time allowance OF six
hours 20 minutes. II seconds. her correct
ed time was 56 hours. n minutes. 4s Sec
ondS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-25
AvONA'S CREW SUBJECTED
T0A STRICT INSPECTION

New York. July 2.-The Norwegian sugar
laden steamer Avona which arrived last
night at Quarantine at Caibarien. Cuba.
was inspected and disinfected before be-
ing released by the health office today.
The Avona had called at Colon before
proceeding 20 Caibarien. Cuba. Conse-
quently on reaching quarantine her crew
was mustered and closely inspected.
Three members Of the crew. n fireman.
sailor and the ships cook. were removed
20 Hoffman Island for observation, suffer
ing from malarial fever. Two others, who
showed high temperature also were trr-7>
ferred 20 the island. The steamer then
was released
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-25


entered a carriage and were driven TO the
Waldorf Astoria Hotel
H w Denson, an American, who is
attached 10 the Japanese foreign office
and has been in Japan for IS years, Is
with the party. Mr.. Denison says he has
no official capacity with the peace dele
CATION The party was met at Philadel-
pha by Consul-General Uchida.
Minister Takahira remained in this city.
r. -Satn- who Is the chief OF staff said
10 an Associated Press representative
that no programme had been prepared for
the Baron and he did not know what
would be done from day TO day until he
had met Minister Takahira, Mr.. Sato
said IL would not be necessary for any
OF the party 10 go 10 Washington since
the prectdent is at oyster Bay and that
they void await the presidents pleasure
as 10 their plans. ....
THE Baron will rest a few days" said
Mr.. Sato. his journey having been quite
an extended one He is in good health,
but needs n little rest after travelling so
far We have travelled every day since
he landed in this country, arriving in
cities early in the day and getting out IN
the evening We stopped not longer than
six hours at any place
The party has been travelling for Il
days
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-25
PROBABLE EL0PERS
SECURE LICENSE

A couple from Sanford, Me, applied for
a marriage license at City Hall late yes
terday afternoon and their appearance in
dicated n probable elopement.
The man gave his name rs Erving John
Bryant. age 90 and employment, clerk.
The woman claimed p summers and
signed herself as Ethel May Stiles.
daughter OF Herbert Styles, Sanford. Me.
Bryant stated that he was the son OF
William II. Bryant and that the latter
was born on the Atlantic ocean.
The couple were anxious that reporters
should not get wind OF their Intentions
and left the hall I'm much haste as soon
as the papers were properly filled out.
where 10 secure a minister 10 tie the knot.
They did not request information as to
but the ceremony has been performed by
this time II haste will avail anything.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-25
HOTEL EMPLOYEES IN PANIC
over 4 LIGHT FIRE

old Orchard. Me. July 25.-Ten female
employees OF the old orchard House were
placed IN perilous position today and
given a bad fright by an inconsequential
FIRE In the hotel annex, originating from
81 defective chimney.
The only Nxlt from the second story In
which they werc at tho time. was cut OF
bv dense smoke and thoy were nearly IN n
panic before the blaze was extingIshed
and the smoke cleared away Clothing ana
ether personal effects were thrown from
tho windows. ladders were hurried 20 the
scene 10 remove the employees but II did
not become necessary 10 use them No
one was injured and the damage was only
$500
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-25
D0NAGHY SUING TO
RECOVER $4,000 DAMAGES

James Donaghy OF Central Falls. a
brought suit against the Dempsey Bleach
cry and Dye works TO recover $4,000 for
personal injuries. Donaghys boss was
one John McDade. who besides being a
dyer had charge Of employees working in
tlo washing department
McDade ordered Donaghy. the latter
claims, 10 place a ladder against a
machine and go up and cut on some
cloth that Tapped over. The floor was
wet and slippery. the ladder slid and
the lad fell into tub Of hot water. badly
scaldlng his feet and legs
obvious one as he obeyed the order
quickly TO meet a sudden emergency. The
accident occurred on the 9Th OF last
April.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-25
CLOSING UP IT'S AFFAIRS

Butt. Mont. July 2S.-Anaconda
company has filed notice to the effect
that Il has lowered It's capital stock from
81. 10000 10 100000 The change Is made
preparatory 10 the closing OF the affairs
OF the company.
The Anaconda company is one OF tho
early corporations organized by the late
Marcus DAILY. and out OF which the pres
ent Anaconda company OF the Amalga-
mated was formed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-25
SHOOTS
HIMSELF
IN HOTEL

New York. July 25.-otto Bernheimer, q
member OF Bernheimer e. Walter. cotton
brokers OF this city and reputed to be
wealthy, committed suicide today in his
apartments in the Hotel Sevillia.
Bernheimer was found in his apartments
lying I'm front OF a full length mirror and
expiring from a bullet wound in the tenn
pie.
Apparently the shot had just been fired,
but no one could be found in the fashion
able hotel who heard the report. The
suicide left no explanation Of his act and
his three brothers say that he had every
reason TO wish to live, so far as they
knew. Bernheimer was IS years old.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-25

A terrible and fatal accident occurred
on board L. II. Tillinghast's steam yacht
Aida" at the Rhode Island Yacht clubs
anchorage, this morning.
John II. Lucas, a sailor employed upon
the yacht, was shot in his right side by
the yachts ssluting cannon and died
just an hour later.
Capt. Fred Mitchell had given orders
that the yacht be prepared for short
cruise. and~+,ds work included a general
cleaning up or the ship.
Lucas had been polishing the brasswork
and went 10 the pilot house 10 get the
saluting cannon. intending TO give II
rubbing UP.
He did not know that a charge had
been left in the cannon. hence probably
handled II rather freely.
Lifting the cannon he held II in his
arms and close 10 his body the muzzle
resting against the right side OF his
body.
As lie was leaving the pilot house he
must have struck the hammer against
ridge was exploded. the entire charge
entering his body.
The force Of the explosion was so great
that Lucas was knocked overheard.
Engineer Walter Cole and Steward lr-
wing J. Moore witnessed the accident
and running 10 the side Of the ship with
beat hooks made fast TO Lucas clothing
ard held him until he could be lifted
aboard ship.
They then lowered a boat. placed Lucas
in IL and took him 10 the boat landing
and telephoned TO DIR. James II. Prior
Of $50 Broad street.
The doctor responded Immediately and
found LAT Lucas chest and abdomen had
been torn open, the liver ruptured and the
intestines badly larcerated.
He sent TO the Rhode Island hospital
for an ambulance, but before II could
arrive the unfortunate man died
Lucas was % years old, had resided at
20 George street, Pawtuxet, and was born
in Wexford.
Medical Examiner ongfellow was noti-
fed. He decided that the body be taken
20 Kilgore's undertaking rooms, Wash
ington Park. where he officially viewed
the remains this afternoon and gave a
permit for burial.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-25
STOPPED AND LOWERED BOAT

New York. July 25.--When the steamer
Grosser Der Furst. which sailed today for
Brennan. was passing the quarantine sta
tion she came 10 q stop suddenly and a
life boat was quickly lowered. The life-
boat cruised about for some time in tho
path which the steamer had passed II
they were searching for a man who had
jumped or fallen from the steamer. how
ever, the quest was In vain A lifebuov
was the only thing picked up by the lit
Ito craft