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Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-06
Rev. J. |. Lancaster Severely
Arralgned Society Women for
the Practice.
CALLED 1T GAMBLING.
Rector Urged that Some Of the
Worldly Pleasures be Put
Aside During Lent.

Ia st. Peters Episcopal church, yes.
terday morning, Rev. J L Lancaster
spoke Of the prop4r Observance of the
lenten season and Of what church
members should do and should not de-
daring The period between Ash Wed.
nesday and Easter.
Mr Lancaster announced the ser.
vices to he held during lent and said
that they have been arranged so that
every member Of the church should
be able TO attend at least once week.
The schedule of the services hat
already been given in The NEWS.
Mf Lauca, ter urged the duty oi
giving up some Of he social doings
during lent, and the servic IS we may
render, In keeping wi h the season,
by aiding thu Mission Board by con
trioutions of clothing or money. lie
6 ,oke of the aid being given to the
poor negioes of the south in their
homes and industrial schools.
Mr.. Lancaster spoke Of so.called
social duties. and especially decried
playing cards for prizes, and other
forms of gambling. He denounced
the bridge whist craze which has
taken such fitm hold on thousands OF
yaociet y wniren.
Tha Ladies Auxiliary 10 the Board
of Missions WILL meet today and Wed.
nesday in the chapel.
The monthly meeting of the Won
ems Guild will be hell Frid after.
noon at O'Clock in the apel.
Ser"ices will be held ASH Wednes.
day morning, Match S, at 10:3C
O'Clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-06
BRACA HAD
THE SPORT.
Knocked Cat Out Of the Barrel
and Enjoyed Other Amuse-
Inents,

Yesterday afternoon and las. night
Braga Singing Society hid big time
in Braga hall at the last social affair
that they " i'll hold FOR the members
until after lent, which commences
Wednesday.
The Afternoon Was given up to all
kinds of sports. The first affair was
knocking the cat out Of the barrel,
This is an old Danish custom and il
is considered great sport. a cat made
out OF rags and stuffed with wool was
placed in a barrel. The tarrel was
the hung from the ceiling by q long
rope and each one present had u
chance to hit the barrel with big
stick and the one that knocked the
cat out was awarded prize. Miss
Carlo Nelson received first prize,
Peter Hanson second prize, and Otto
Smith third prize.
The next on the program WAS the
egg run. A row of china eggs was
placed along the floor and the person
pick ing up the most eggs in the quick
est possible timo, received a prize.
Miss Hplea Anderson won first prize
and Mrs. Otto Smith second prize.
In target shooting Hans Peterson
g1t first prize, Chris Hanson seco d
prize and OTTO Smith third prize The
friends of Peter Kaas said that he
should have received prize as lie shot
through the roof.
In tie 1nce between girls, Miss
Nellie Jensen came IN first and Miss
Carlo n, lson second. In the sack race
for bows Arnold Niegleson was frs,
Ina Hieglescn second, Last Gf all
was the biting of buns, A string of
buns was hung from the ceiling, all of
different lengths, and each person WAS
supposed to bite at them and get q
bun loose with their teeth. Miss Carlo
Nelson got the most huns aud Miss
Mamie FGgIe was the next on the list.
After the events were over the mem
bers went upstair to the dining room,
where coffee and cake were served.
At S o clock in the evening dancing.
TO the strains OF Prof. Fullertcn' 8
oronestra. commenced and was con.
tiuued until this morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-06
RUTGERS GETS
THE DECISION.
Court Of Errors Decides that
State Must Pay College
$4,000
S6eclal 10 TIE EventAg Meas.

o0ecfaI IL Ire EGeHtn.g Meas.
Trenton, Mar. 6:-The court oi
errors and appeals rendered decision
in the Rptg'rs Crllege CLAIM against
thu state for $50, 900 for Scholarships.
rhe decision is in favor of the col ege.
Tbs case developed from the net of
tho leglsla ure in 1890 directing the
comptroller to pay The state scho'a-.
ships at the college. 1t was elaine d
the act was unconstitutional. The
coll'ge secured mandamus to com.
pei the state to pay. The Attorney g en-
aral appealed to the cnu,t of
errors. The fiual decision was given
today and the State must pay the
money.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-06
BIRTHDAY PARTY.
Miss Florence Snyder Entertained
Saturday Night

Miss Florence Snyder entertained many
of her young friends at the home Of her
sister, Mr.. c. Saudt. sc Charles street, in
honor of her birthday, Saturday night.
Games and selections on the piano aud
grapbophone was enjoyed By the guests,
at II O'Clock supper was served 10 the
large dining room and the dancing ives in
order for the next hour.
All had merry time and all voted Miss
Snyder q charming hostess.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-06
CHARLES OBUGH DEAD.
0ns of the Leading Citizens of
North Amh0y Passed Away.

Charles Obuoh, one of North Am
boy q leading residents, died shortly
after 6 O'Clock last night at his home
SO Catherine street. He was thirty
nine years of age. Death was due tc
pneumonia.
Mr.. Obuch has been in business al
carpenter for several years, and, fol
some time, kept cafe. He Is sur
vived by q widow.
The funeral will be held Ihursday
morning from the Holy Trinity Catho.
lie church, aud interment Will be
made IN st. Mays cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-06
BIG NIGHT
FOR ALPHA.

Alpha Council, Loyal Association
will have a big meeting tomorrow
night. Noted guests will be present
in the persons of sutreme Cot ncilor
Dr.. G I. Apologize, of New Bruins
wick; Grand. Counc Tor Lowther, of
Jersey City. and Gland Recorder W.
A. Tompkius. A smoker will follow
the meeting.
The grand officers will be rendered
dinner st the Packer House by Will
liam W. Pierce, prior to tue meeting.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-06
CELEBRATION COST s25.

Dominick Zalkinski was arrested
By Patrolman Tonnysen shortly after
O'Clock this morning for firing his
revolver twice. white intoxicated,
near the LehiRh Valley crossing on
Washington street. This morning he
was tined $s5 and the revolver was
condscated, He acknowledged the
tirearm as his own. The fine>wss paid.
He had simply fred the revolver by
way of celebration, no one bel ine
near att he time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-06
CELEBRATED
ANNIVERSARY.

There was an excellent turnout yes.
terdav afternoon at the Woman q
Chri stian t. mp rance Unlnn SERVICE
In celebration of the twentieth ami
vsrssry of the occupany of iti present
quarters at 81 Smith street. There
was good sp-aking and special music
Scores of onngratula'ory remarks
were nde'ed the ladies upon their
anniversary.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-06
THOR LODGE
HAD DANCE.
Private Affair Held Saturday
Night in Washington Hall
Had Merry Time.

Thor Lodge, of the Danish Brotherhood,
held private dance for the members and
few friends in Washington Hall, Fay
cite street, Saturday night. The hall was
beautifully decorated with flags and
bunting. Dancing was the feature Of the
evening. AT 12 O'Clock refreshments Of
coffee and cake were served. after which
dancing again took place, and lasted un-
til early yesterday morning
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-06
ENTERTAINED FRIENDS.

William Martin, Of Madison avenue,
opened ne pool room at hts place
of business at Is Madison avenue Sat
urday night About thirtv.tive coupl &
W "a present. Music was furnished
by Professor Esberg. Singing an
dancing were enjoyed by ali About
Q O'Clock clam chowder was served
and about midnight supper was en-
joyed by all.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-06
DR.. KEASBEY
HAS A RANCH.

DR. William P. Keasbey, formerly
of this city, has just purchased a hun
dred acre walnut and fiuit ranch at
Rivera, Los Angeles county, Cali q.
fornia DR.. Keasbey and family will
make their permanent home there.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-06
DANISH A. C.
HAD BIG TIME.

The Danish Sociable A. @. held a
"Fastelaing Glide" in their hall in
Palk avenue yesterday afternoon to
c rate the coming Of lent and the
members certainly did have good
time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-06
AT INAUGURAL BALL.

Freeholder and Mrs. George j Ianey,
were among the throng at the Inaugural
ball in the Pension building, Washing
ton, Saturday night. Others from this
city who witnessed the Inauguration
ceremonies were Postmaster Tice, Col
lector of Customs Robert Carson, Asses
sor John Hanson and l.. P. Runyon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-06
WOMEN'S RELIEF CORPS,

The Women's Relief Corps will hold
their rer ular meeting tomorrow after
noon in Oud Fellows Hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-06

Lost ANYTHING: A cent-a-word pnt
in che Evening News will fnd IL for
you.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-03-06

\ News want adv. works wonders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-07
BACK ON THE BENCH.
Justice Stafford Pleasantly Welcomed
at City Hall

Justice Stafford of the Supreme court of
the District of Columbia who was pre.
vented from discharging his judicial duties
for nearly two months by an attack of
typhoid fever, reported at the CITY hall
today for the first time since early in
December. After receiving a cordial well
come from his associates on the bench
court officials and attorneys, he subscribed
to the oath of office, which was admins
tered by Chief Justice Clabaugh the cere-
mony occurring in the consultation room
of the justices, in the presence of an inter
ested throng. Justice Stafford assumed
his duties last June under recess an
pointment. His nomination was recently
confirmed by the Senate. so that it was
necessary for him to again subscribe to
The room of Equity court No. . was
crowded when Justice Stafford took his
seat on the bench. He found awaiting him
a large bunch of American beauty roses.
the gift of the attaches, of Equity Court
No. 2. The court room was completely
renovated while Justice Stafford was away.
Back Of the rostruln thick velvet draperies
have been suspended, sllrmounting the
whole being gilt eagle. This background
is very effective, and has removed the
former barn-like appearance of the room.
After disposing of humber of cases
Justice Stafford retired to his private
room. where he attended to matters de-
handing his personal attention, and re-
ceived many attorneys and others who de-
sired to personally extend well
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-07
Georgetown News Items.

A desperate fight occurred on one of
Georgetowns principal thOroughfares
about 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon be-
tween two colored men, in which one of
the participants was severely wounded.
The disturbance took place on M street
between sd and 33d streets northwest,
the principals being Joseph Coakley and
Herbert Smith. Smith was struck i'll the
head with an ak, receiving a severe scalp
wound Coakley escaped without injury.
policeman of the seventh precinct ar
rested the men, and Smith was taken to
the Georgetown University Hospital
After his Injuries were treated he was
locked up in the seventh precinct. station.
In Police Court today Coakley demanded
a jury trial and the case went over.
Two large iron gray horses belonging
to the Standard Oil Company became
frightened on M street, Georgetown
about 1 O'Clock this afternoon and ran
away up SD street for six blocks at a
terrific pace endangering the safety of
several pedestrians and many teams. The
animals did not stop until they collided
with team standing at the head of o
street. crashings into the wagon and
throwing the dritssf out No personal in
juricS were sustained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-07
PFDDLED COCAINE.
Heavy Fine Imposed Upon Edward
Blank This Morning


Edward Blank, colored. was arraigned be-
fore Judge Scott in the Police Court this
morning upon a charge of peddling mer-
chandise in the city of Washington without
license, and, after the evidence had been
heard, the court entered a fine of $500 De-
tective Proctor, who made the arrest took
the stand and said that Blank had been
peddling cocaine in the southwest section
of the city and had been arrested after
complaint had been made to police head
quarters by druggist in that section of
the city that his business in selling cocaine
was being greatly reduced by some man or
men peddling the drug from house to house.
Several colored girls then testified that they
had bought the drug from Blank.
Blank said he was not peddling the drug
but that the colored women who claimed
that he had sold same to them were not
stating the truth, but that they had sent
him for it and had not paid for it until he
delivered it to them. The court then en-
tered the fine
1t is stated by the police that the arrest
was not made because they were in SYM
pathy with the business complaint of the
druggist. but they We're engaged in a gem
eral effort to reduce the sources of supply.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-07
Land Condemnation Proceedings.

In connection with thsil proceedings re-
Gently commenced by the District Commits
sioners to condemn land necessary for the
extension of 14th street northwest. from
Lydecker avenue to Piney Branch road.
Messrs Thomas w. Smith. Frank X. Ray
mond and Joseph D. Wright, the commits
sioners appointed by the court to appraise
the land to be condemned, met at the city
hall this afternoon and entered upon the
hearing of testimony. Assistant Corpora
ton Counsel A. Lefswich Sinclair appeared
in behalf of the District Commissioners, and
the landowners concerned were represented
by Attorneys George III. Lamar. George
Francis William. William G: Johnson, VIII
liam E. Edmonston. Michael j. Keane and
Watson j. Newton.
The contention of the District Commits
sioners is that the benefits which will re-
suit to the tracts from which the land
needed for the extension is to be taken. will
equal the damages, and It, is understood
that this contention has been admitted by
the majority of the property owners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-07
q. A. R. ENCAMPMENT.
Thirty Annual Meeting of the
Department of Potomac

The thirtyseventh annual encampmept of
the Department of the Potomac, G. A. r.,
will begin tonight at G.! A. r. Hall. The
organization of the encanpment will occupy
the first hour of the meeting. and the nomi-
nation of officers will be'rnade Commander
in-Chief Wilmar W. Blaekmar has been in
vited to address the veterans at the OPEN
ing of the encampment, 2and as he is in the
city it is expected. he win accept the invi-
tation and make an official visit.
Commander ,Abram Hart will read his an
nual report of the work of the department.
which will include synopses of the reports
of the various department. staff officers. The
encampment Will adjourn over from this
evening until Thursday. ~
Tomorrow night the annual banquet in
honor of the commander-n-chief will be
given at the New Willard Hotel. Several
hundred invitations have been issued, and
1t is expected that there will be number
of distinguished, speakers. On Thursday
night the annual election of officers will be
held. and the encampment, will be brought
to a close. ag ~t-,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-07
RULED AaAINsT, ATTORNEY.
Secretary shaw Not TO Be Served Will
Injunction.


Justice Stafford. IN Equity Court No. 2.
today ruled against Warren B. Wilson. an
attorney-at-law of Chicago, ILL.,. in his suit
for injunction to restrain the Secretary of
the Treasury from paying to the republic
of Panama $40, 5000. under the treaty Of
the United States with that republic; from
paying $4O,OO0,OO0 on behalf of the gov
eminent to acquire the rights of the New
Panama Canal Company Of France, for the
Panama canal property. and from making
any payments on account, of the canal Mr..
Wilson contends in substance that the
Panama canal act Is unconstitutional and
that the United States Is without right to
acquire foreign territory.
The republic of Panama and the New
Panama Canal Company of France were
also named defendants, hut service was
had only on the, Secretary of the Treas
ury and the hearing was upon a demurrer
filed by him. 1t was urged IN support OF
the demurrer that the complainant was
without right to sue. because he could not
show q direct and special injury to himself
above that suffered by others; that so far
as the payment of any money to the re-
public of Panama was concerned, the SUI
preme Court of the District of Columbia
was without Jurisdiction. for the reason
that Panama. though a necessary party
to the proceeding, could not be sued; that
as payments had already been made by
the OHiteu states, the attempt " TeStfdiIi
payments became a moot question: that
the court could not enjoin the executive
from enforcing statute simply because
it was alleged to be unconstitutional; that
title to the strip through which the canal
is to be built having been acquired. Mr..
Wilson's suit. in effect, is one to restrain
the officers of the United States from Inn
proving land Belonging to the United
States, and the United States is a neces-
sary party to the suit, and that If the
complainant were seeking to restrain the
collection of a tax. laid for the specific
purpose of buying the canal zone OF, for
constructing the canal ITSELF the remedy
by injunction would mot be allowable to
him.
1t was submitted by counsel for the Sec
rotary of the Treasury that the foregoing
grounds were sufficient to sustain the de-
murrer and that the court was not re-
quired to consider the question of the con-
stitutionality of the statute.
Justice Stafford sustained the demurrer.
Mr.. Wilson argued the cause in his own
behalf. while Assistant Attorney General
Russell and Mr. Morgan H. Beach. United
States attorney for the District of Column
bia, appeared for the Secretary of the
Treasury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-07

~ come from FISHER. as the bullet that
almost entirely Through the brain The
weapon had urd6nbfedfY been held against
the woman's breast WHEN she received her
The coroner said be Vas inclined to be-
lieve the shooting was done by Mrs. Gates.
but, as already stated he will not give
certificates In the case hntil the police make
a further investigation,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-07
Third Bullet Hole Not Found.

When the bodies had been washed at the
morgue and examined there was nothing
to show that the third bullet had taken
effect in either body. Coroner hewitt de-
cided that the large area of powder marks
on the mans face indicates that the weap-
on had been held two feet or more from
him when the shot was fred Had he
committed suicide he would probably have
held the weapon nearer his face
he said the blood on the napkin had sure
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-07
Sam Groh's Application for Pardon

The President has forwarded to the At
torney General the long application for the
pardon of Samuel A. Croft, filed with him
yesterday. The petition will proceed
through the usual channels at the Depart
ment of Justice and go back to the Presi-
dent for formal disposition in short time.
IT is pretty we'll understood that the petit
ton will not be granted, but that is merely
a matter of surmise The President has
given no encouragement to the friends of
the CrOffS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-07
Doors Fastened Inside.

When Mrs. Jackson and her daughter
reached the house this morning they found
the doors securely fastened from the in
side. Repeated knocks on the door brought
no response and Miss Jackson managed to
reach the back yard. When she received
no response to her knocks on this door she
broke 1t open and entered. The room was
well-lighted by the SUMS rays as the back
window blinds were open. AS soon as she
looked In the dining room she saw the two
bodies. She screamed and 1t was but a
short time before there was a large crowd
of curious people about the house Mrs.
Jackson and two daughters were admitted
to the front room and remained there for
some time. When the bodies had been re-
moved to the morgue the police took charge
of the premises and will remain in nos
session until the court takes charge
Theodore Fisher, Or Ted" Fisher, as he
was called, has been employed In q num-
Der of saloons about the city. He was a
member of the bartenders' union. 1t is said
he lived in South Washington most of his
life. His sister. at whose house he lived.
was notified of his death. Size will have an
undertaken take charge of the body as soon
as the police investigation Is finished The
dead woman will probably be buried by her
mot her
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-07
Case of ShaHer.

Attorney General Moody now has before
him the case of Augustus l.. Shaffer. the
convicted wife murderer, who is under SEN
tence to be hanged Friday next 1t is not
thought likely that Shaffer will be given
the clemency he prays for. and the SEN
tence will be executed at the date fixed
The President has decided to give a per-
Davis. the attorney for Shaffer, something
unusual with the President in such cases.
This will probably make it unnecessary for
the Attorney General to make formal re-
port to the President as he will be ia
miliar enough with the facts to pass upon
the case without recommendation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-07
Identified as Fishers Revolver.

The small revolver with which the two
lives were taken was owned by Fisher, the
police Were told, and was usually kept on
a bureau in the room where the woman
slept. 1t there a few days ago when
a sister of Mrs. Yates called and picked it
up. She started to examine it, but her sis
ter became frightened and made her let it
alone. The window shutters of the house
were all open and there was nothing unu-
sual about exterior appearances. In the
yard number of chickens were scratching
in the snow for food. They had been resting
on the slls of the windows.
After Coroner hewitt had made an inves-
tigation he had the bodies removed to the
morgue. Detective Baur was sent to the
house by Captain Boardman to make an
investigation He found Acting Sergeant
Wall and Policemen Price and Hayes of
the fifth precinct upon the premises, as
sisting the coroner in the investigation.
Before leaving the premises the coroner
investigation before giving certificates
showing the primary cause of the shooting
Unless a third wound be found the police
may never be able to explain the double
crime, nor determine which died first. Cor
oner hewitt was inclined to give the woman
the benefit of the doubt and decide that
Fisher killed he and then committed sui
eide There were some circumstances
about the case, however, which indicated
that Mrs. Gates had done the shooting.
Fisher was fully dressed, even to his over
coat and muffief. and the woman had on
her ordinary house clothes Their bodies
were found in the dining room near the
door leading to the parlOr. On the floor
near the bodies was a napkin that was sat
urated with blood. 1t was apparent that
the napkin had been used by somebody for
the purpose of wiping away blood. There
had been hemorrhage from the wound in
Fishers head but scarcely any blood had
been shed by the woman. This condition
of affairs gave some of the police the i'm
preston that the latter had done the shoot
ing. After Fisher had been shot, either in
the act of suicide or by Mrs. Yates, they
suggested. the woman wiped the blood from
his wound and, receiving no response from
her cries for recognition, had shot herself
This theory. it was pointed out, is more
plausible than any other, for the reason
that the woman's feet rested across Fish
pr'S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-07
SECURITIES.

The corporate securities held 10y OF tie
highest class. Their par vape is $50. 36l 90;
they cost Sa5Gs5.1i6. and wo,th in the market
and 81 1928 ,34s more than their par value The
year 1908 almost unprecedented skrinka ge
in the market value of such securities. that upon
holdings aggresating S770,O0O The past
year has large recovery toward what may
generally be regarded as average normal valrIa-
ton. Some of securities affected by the shrink
age have been scid: the recovery On those still
held Is over $576 CO.,