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Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-04-03
PRESIDENT POTTER DEAD.


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Head of Long Island Hallway Died
In New York Yesterday.
NEW YORK. April 3.-After bat
Ting for Il month against the high fe-
vers and racking pains of cerebro
spinal meningitis William +. Potter,
president of the Long Island Railroad
company, died yesterday afternoon in
his apartment in the Hotel Marie An.
toinette. Since last Friday. when q
decided change for the worse occurred,
he had been OH the verge of death.
Most of the time he was unconscious.
His wife and children and his father
and brother from Michigan We're with
him when he died at 2:30 O'Clock. The
body will be taken to his home in
Flushing today. There services will
be held. and afterward the body will
be taken to Fresh Pond, y. Y, and Gre
mated i'll accordance with the wishes
of Mr.. Potter.
The death of Mr.. Potter is much de-
plored by his associates of the Penn
sylvania railroad in this city. This is
especially felt following SO closely
Upon the death Of Mr.. Potter's personal
friend and predecessor, the late VIII
liam II. Baldwin. Samuel Rea, fourth
vice president of the Pennsylvania
Railroad company during Mr.. Potter's
illness, says that Mr.. Potter was held
in the highest esteem, officially and per-
sonally, by the directors of his com
pany and profoundly respected by his
associates of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road company. who feel that in his
death a severe loss has been sustained.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-04-03
Hohokus OF the Man.

PATERSON, \. j., April 3.--When
the new Erie railroad time table was
issued on Saturday it was found that
Hohokus. a village a few miles north
of Paterson, had been wiped OFF the
Erie map. The Hohokus station is one
OF the Oldest on the Erle's eastern divi-
sion. Business at this station has
fallen off in the last ten years. Hobo
kus property owners have decided to
institute Injunction proceedings.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-04-03
HOARSE
COUGHS
STUFFY
COLDS
QUICKLY CURED BY
Honey
and Tar

There is no case on record of a
cold resulting in Pneumonia, or
other serious lung trouble, after
Foley's Honey and Tar had
been taken.
1t will cure the most obstinate
racking cough, and heals and
strengthens the lungs.
Foley's Honey and Tar has
cured many cases of incipient
Consumption and even in the last
stages will always give comfort
and relief.
Foley's Honey and Tar gives
quick relief to Asthma sufferers,
as it relieves the difficult breath
ing at once.
Remember the name-FOley's
Honey and Tar and refuse
substitutes that cost you the
same as the genuine. Do not take
chances with some unknown
preparation.
Contains no opiates.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-04-03
House. Destroyed by Forest Fire.

CATSKILL, n. Y, April IA forest
FIRE at the Burden iron mines, two
miles south of Greendale, yesterday
afternoon destroyed three dwellings.
a barn, two fiat cars and a section of
~trestle, owned by the Burden Ore and
Iron company. The fire was caused by
sparks from Il locomotive on the Cen
trail road. Section hands and resi-
dents fought the flames for six hours
before getting them under control.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-04-03
CONSUMPTION Cured.

Foley & Co., Chicago. Dana, Ind.
Gentlemen:-Foley's Honey and Tar
cured me of Consumption after l had
suffered two years and was almost des-
perate. Three physicians failed to give
me any relief and the last one said he
could do me no good. / tried almost
every medicine l heard tell of without
benefit, until Foley's Honey and Tar
was recommended to me. Its effect
right from the start was magical. 1
improved steadily from the first dose
and am now sound and well, and think
Foley's Honey and Tar is a God-send
to people with Throat and Lung Trou-
BILE. Yours very truly,
MRS. MARY AMBROSE.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-04-03
TOTTEN
NEW CHUTE USED.

The new coal chute for loading the
locomotives with coal recently built at
St. George at a cost of s2j, 900 by the
Rapid Transit Railroad was put in opera
tion Saturday afternoon and it was a
great success.
Under the old way of loading It would
take a fireman from fifteen to twenty
minutes to throw enough In tie tender
to last for the trip, with the shute the
tender can be loaded IN two minutes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-04-03
A FINE LECTURE.

Many people ate nded the free lecture
in X. of p. Hall Friday night and they
we're well pleased. Ernest Il. Holmes
was the lecturer. He took for his subject
1.-THE Meaning and Magnitude of the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition" It was
illustrated by stereopticon views Next
week the subject will be Turning Points
in the Civ1 War" This is a lecture oil
great interest. 1t will be given by Rossi-
ter johnson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-04-03
Forest Fires In Catskill..

KINGSTON, n. y. April 3.-Forest
fires have started in the foothills of
the Catskill mountains, and Il serious
fire is now raging near the foot of
Overlook mountain. On account of the
small rainfall during the winter the
timber is unusually dry and iniam-
mable since the SNOW melted.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-04-03
AFRAID OF H BAND.

Louis ~Pavlovsky, butcher, was cutting
meat fol a party in front of R. A. Dey's
house in Broadway Saturday noon when
the band belonging to the Troubadour
Company came along and frightened the
horse. The horse started on a run. He
was caught just as he reached the post
office, the wagon being so heavy he
couldn't get away. Quite a lot of meat
was scattered around the streets and the
dogs had picnic.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-04-03
SPECIAL INVITATIONS.

. Rev. j. Y. Irwin sent out special invi-
tations to ali members of the Baptist
church, who had been invited to that
church since his pastorate, asking them
TO come to the church and bi ing others
with them. on Sunday morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-04-03
WAS TIED UP.

The steamboat running between New
Brunswick and New York, was tied up
at the borough dock by a U. s. Marshal
Friday, for a bin. She was released Sun
day and allow ed to take her freight to
New Brunswick. 1t is supposed the bill
was settled.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-04-03
Chicaeo.s onIy Nerro Thea,er.

CHICAGO, April 3.-Chicago has. it
Is believed, the only negro theater in
the world-the Picking. Located in the
heart of the south side negro district,
1t was built and is managed by u ne
gro, and the talent he books each week
exclusively from his race.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-04-03
WORK AT BROWNS.

At the sLipyard Of =. C. Brown &
Sons ii large barge is being built.
Work on the house boat, which as told In
the NEWS was being built at the yard,
Is going along nicely.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-04-03
YOUNG PEOPLES RALLY.

A big rally was held in st. Marks NJ.
e. church at Pleasant Plains last Friday
night. 1t was under the auspices of the
Epworth League. Among the gu ests
present were the South Baptist Christian
Endeavor Society. St. Paul's and Bethel
NJ. e. Epwortb League and a number of
young people from Huguenot.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-04-03
BROOKLYN AT PORT Au PRINCE
Minister Powell Reports All Quiet at
Haitien Capital.

WASHINGTON, April 3.-Contrary
to an apprehension that existed in some
quarters that trouble might occur in
Port au Prince, Haiti. on Friday or
Saturday, Il dispatch received at the
state department from American Min
lister Powell reports that affairs were
quiet in that city OH both days.
The cruiser Brooklyn. which was
sent TO Port au Prince by the navy
department when the probability of
trouble was first discussed, has arrived
at that place.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-04-03
EiIiott nanforth Hold. bis Own.

WASHINGTON. April 3.-The condl-
ton of Elliott Danforth Of New York.
who is i'll with typhoid fever here. con
tinues favorable. There is no delirium
and no increase of fever, and nc threat.
ming symptoms have appeared.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-04-03

TIFLIS. April 3.-As the station mas
ter at Kutais was driving to the local
treasury. accompanied by an armed es-
cort, he was attacked by four armed
lei who overpowered the escort and
ro' bed the station master of $4,000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-04-03
BASEBALL TEAM.

The Excelsior baseball team..of Pleasant
Plains. has been organized for the season.
v. S. Sprague has been elected manager.
The team will get down to good hard
work at once and good results are ex-
Dectpd.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-04-03
win Have 500 Engineer quests.

SCHENECTADY, n. ". April SIT
was announced that 800 foreign engi-
neers who are attending the interna-
tional railroad congress at Washington
will be the guests Of the General Elee-
trio and American Locomotive compa-
MES in this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-04-03
prayers Asked For I.e,;n.

NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y, April g.
In all the Catholic churches here
prayers were asked for Banker Adrian
Iselin, who died a Protestant, but who
had been & great benefactor of the
Catholic church.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-04-03
BAD WRECK ON SOUTHERN.
Fast Passenger and Freight Trains
Came Together In Fog.

Fast Passengers and Freight Trains
Came Together In Fog.
BRANCHNILLE. s. c.. April 3.-The
worst wreck that has occurred on this
division of the Southern railway in
many years happened yesterday about
} O'Clock Il few miles below Branch
vile, near II small lumber station call
ed Badham. a. through freight train
from Columbia to Charleston and the
fast passenger train from Charleston
TO Columbia ran into each other at
Badham in Il dense fog.
1t is reported that Freight Engineer
Reeds watch was three minutes slow
and that this was the direct cause of
the wreck. Four persons are known
to have been killed outright.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-04-03
COURT ENDED.

The March.term of the Supreme Court
for the County of Richmond, which has
been in session all month with Joseph A..
Burr on the benca ended Friday, after a
busy term.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-04-03
A FoR SEASON.

at Main street and Amboy avenue, has
been p~rettily decorated for the coming
season and 1t is now open. The pool and
billiard parlor has been closed until fall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-04-03
WORKED THE PosToFFIcE.
Storey Cotton Company Made Inspect.
or Holden Loan of $I,1OO.

Or Holden Loan of $I,10O.
PHILADELPHIA, April 8 There
was a new development here in the
cas- of the Storey Cotton company
when George c. Holden. an inspector
attached to the Philadelphia division
of the postal inspection service adj
mitted having received cash favors
Holden's admission followed the dis
covery in the company's cash book,
under date of April 20, 1902. of a per-
sonal loan to George C. Holden of
81. 100.
Local inspectors have been detailed
to obtain further evidence concerning
the loan to Inspector Holden.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-04-03
NEWS TENS.

j.. II. Jones will soon occupy his resi-
dence at Amboy avenue and Centre street.
Mrs. James Bailey, of William street,
Is on the sick list.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-04-03
Cured Of Terrible Cough on Lungs.

"My daughter had a severe attack of
La Grippe and a terrible cough on her
lungs. We tried a great many remedies
without relief. She tried Foley's Honey
and Tar which cured her. She has never
been troubled with a cough since"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-04-03
tEHIGH VALLEY R. R.
Time Table in effect Dec. 4, 1904.

Time Table IN effect Dec. 4, 1904.
stations in New York foot of Cortlandt. Des
brossee and West 23rd streets, Penna.
r. X. Ferries.
TRAINS LEAVE STATE STREET STATION
FOR NEW YORK
$40. TBS a. m, and rs p. m, I.5O D. IN. daily
connects ali way train for Bound Brook. MauGh
Chunk, Weatherly, Hazelton, Pottsville and in
termediate points.
FOR SOUTH PLAINFIELD
6.10, 735 a. m, 100, AIS D. m. Sundays $50
a. m. 1.50, els p. m.
FOR OTHER FONTS
7-35 a. m. daily except Sunday connect with
express train for Easton. Bethlehem, Allentown.
Pottsville, Buffalo. Niagara Falls, St. Louis.
Chicago. Parlnr car bethlehem 20 Buffalo con-
meets with local train at South PLainfeld for all
points east of Mauch Chunk.
$50 a. IN. Sundays only, Express r-ain for Buff
falo, Niagara Falls. st. Louis and nicago. Stops
1t Pennington Junction.
4.28 p. m. daily except Sunday ~uress for
Wilkes Barre, Scranton, Hazelton, IA principal
Intermediate stations.
Sis p. m. Sundays only through trai, sar Buff
talo. Niagara Falls, Suspension bridge, ~ Louis
and Chicago, connects for New York.
TRAINS LEAVE SOUTH PLAINFIELD
o PERTH AMBOY.
s.45 a. n. S.45, 500. 745 p. m. Sundays. ".35.
T. m. 500, rs p. m. Traius arrive Peril m
10Y. 9l6 a. M. 4.05, 5-a5, STOP. M, Sunday r.57
!. m. 5.25, $40 p. IN.
Tickets sold to all western points.
For further information apply to ticket "s-snts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-04-03

IS Runs daily except Monday morning.
y" stops only TO take ON or let on Passengers
for or from Perth Auiboy on notice TO Agent o.
Conductor.
For further information see time tables
Tickets for all points on the Pennsylvania Rail
road and connections. Pullman accommodations
&c. at ticket office, Perth Amboy
w. w ArTERRURY, General Manager.
J Il. WOOD, Psss'r Traffic Manager.
GEO. W. BOYtl Gen1 Pass. Ag'b.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-04-03
EhIH AMBOl POST OFFICE
SCHEDULE.

Taxing effect Oct. IL. 1905.
opeu- At fam. Closes at 7 p. M.
Mails Arrive;
The Washington times., 1905-02-12
To PUT A HARNESS
ON THE MISSISSIPPI
Great Dam at keokuk
Rapids Projected.
POWER FOR HUNDRED MILES
Congress Authorizes $5,ooo,ooo Struc-
ture-Extensive Development of
Industries Expected,
POWER FOR HUNDRED MILES

KEOKUK, Iowa, Feb. II. - After
dreaming for a third of a century Of
the possibilities OF such project, the
people of Keokuk have at last been au-
thorized by Congress to harness the
immense waterpower of the Mississippi
river at Keokuk Rapids, few miles
above this city.
The bill authorizing the construction
of a s5,000.000 dam has just passed the
Senate. having passed the House some
months ago; it will be signed by the
President, and Immediately work of
financing the project Will be perfected.
Great Power Producer.
The proposed dam viii be the great
est power producer in the world, except
the works at Niagara Falls and the
Assouan dam in Egypt
The Keokuk dam is expected to pro-
duce enough power to operate all the
uanufa ctories of southeastern Iowa, and
the adjacent parts of Illinois. and then
TO leave a surplus which would warrant
doubling the amount of manufacturing
business.
1t is calculated that power-whief
will tie converted into electric current
ard thus supplied everywhere in a radius
of one hundred miles-will cost about
one-fourth as much as at present. Thi:
will make it cheaper than any place IL
The Washington times., 1905-02-12
SLED AND AUTOMOBILE
IN 4 FATAL COLLISION
Two Boys Dying as Result of Crash
Near Pittsburg-Tourists Not
Blamed for AccidenE.

PITTsBURG. Feb. u.3Through the
collision of big red automobile. bound
from Youngstown, Ohio, TO Pittsburs.
and in which were one man and two
ladies, besides their chauffeur, with
huge bob-sied, four Edgeworth boys
were injured near their homes. just after
the noon nour today.
The names Of the occupants OF tie aa-
tomobile were not learned, as eftor
making repairs they continued their
journey. Two of the boys, Raymond
Luty and Thomas Mcpherson. were
probably fatally injured Francis Luty
and Ernest Wills We're badly cut and
bruised, but will probably recover
The accident occurred at sharp
curve near the bottom Of the hill. wIaere
neither the occupants Of the auto nor
of the sled could see more than a few
yards ahead. The occupants Of the
auto arc not considered responsible fee
the accident.
The Washington times., 1905-02-12
washington's Good Showing.

The figures contained in the regular
bulletin OF the Chicago Construction
News Of February II are of more than
ordinary interest in the exhibit they
make of building operations in the prin-
cipaI cities of the country during the
month of January. In twenty of the
leading cities permits were taken ous
for the construction of 5,1S7 buildings.
involving a total cost of $24, ,969, G5l
against 4,31Z buildings involving a total
cost OF $f3.575, 41S for the same month a
year ago. an increase of $40 buildings and
sI1. 3s9. Z35S. or s. per cent. Nineteen out
of these twenty-seYen cities show in
creases varying from y to sS7 per cent,
the iast-named enormous percentage lie
ing placed To the credit of Louisville,
Ky. II is gratifying to note the fact that
~ the list Washington figures with q
gain OF S3 per cent, the increase in per
nits over 4 year ago being 140, and of
cost $40 85T
The Washington times., 1905-02-12

NEW YORK. Feb. 1.-THE doctors
and nurses of the Lebanon Hospital
would give a good deal to know the
whereabouts Of the daughter of Theo-
-Eore Gernaine. When the old man
wakes from his sleep tomorrow morn
ing-if he wakes-they would like to
tell him that his quest for his child has
at last been successful. So far no
trace of her has been found. And Ger
maine's violin, which. until late this al
ternoon, tunefulIy sang out the Ola
mans sorrow and was to be the mar
binger of the news of his arrival, lies
mute on a chair near his white hospital
bed.
Germaine nearly met his death oV
freezing while searching for his daush-
ter At one time he was member OF
Theodore Thomas orchestra When the
leader died Germaine lost his position
For a while he made a precarious hv-
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Then the longing for his daughter
who nearly four years ago eloped with
d young man from Chicago and is salo
to have settled in the Bronx, tooh
strong hold upon him. So. three weeks
ago. the father came on from chicago
without funds, without frlends- ne
The Washington times., 1905-02-12
In the Southeast Section.

Architect julius Wenig has prepared
plans for four two-story and cellar
houses. to be erected at 1905 TO 1912 Penn
sylvania avenue southeast, for NJ. b.
Harlow. Each house will contain six
rooms and bath, and be finished with all
up-to-date accommodations.
Mr.. Wenig has plans for three three
story and cellar brick and stone dwell
ings, to be erected at 111-13-15 Rhode
Island avenue northwest, each house TO
have a front OF twenty feet by a depth
of sixty three feet. These houses will
contain ten rooms. bath. and large re-
ception hall The interior trimming
Will consist of hardwood throughout,
cabinet mantels, modern bath, and hot
water heat. The fronts will be laid
with red brick and black headers and
Indiana limestone trimming
Ar. Wenig has also prepared plans
The Washington times., 1905-02-12
Aged Musician Hunts
His Daughter in Vain
Theodore Germaine Played on His Violin a
Tune Girl Knew Until Cold and
Starvation OverCame Him.

inquired everywhere, but nobody could
give him the desired information-
Finally he was compelled to play in
front of houses and depend for his
earnings on the pennies that were
thrown to him from windows or by
passers-by.
During The past week those to whom
the bent figure in the threadbare over
coat had become a familiar sight, no.
ticed that he played but one tune. Play
ing it he wenl from house to house, from
street to street. Finally some one asked
him the reason.
II composed this song myself" said
Ge~1naine. My daughter knows it.
Derchance-Were she to hear ii today 1t
would bring back to her memories of
her youth-she would know that her
father is waiting for her
Germaine was playing that song this
afternoon in front of a house at Third
avenue and 162d street, when his fingers
grew numb and his sight became burr
ed He sank down on the street and
famed.
Badly nourished. Succumbed to the
coId,'' Is the entry at Lebanon Hos
pital. The physicians say they may be
able to save the old mans life.
The Washington times., 1905-02-12

the United States. for the cheap coal
of Iowa and Illinois already makes
steam power extremely cheap IN this re-
gion.
REPRESENTATIVE Hedge, of Burlington
introduced In Congress the bill authoTtz-
ing the dam.
Located at Long Rapids.
IT is to be located at the long rapids
above the city. where there IS ions
and steep fall, already producing a great
power. The bill authorizes lam thirty !
five feet high, with lock and full facill-
ties for handling the present river com
merce.
The Keokuk and Hamilton Power Com
pany. which receives the grant, is COM
posed of the LEADING financial people OF
| this city and Hamilton, Ill They expect
to have no difficulty in placing $4,000 90.
of bonds against the project. and dis
posing of 100000 worth of stock in
| this Immediate section.
/ The plan Of financing is to sell the
bonds and stocks in the Iowa and IiIi-
nofs cities that will use the power
| Keokuk, Hamilton, Rock Island, Bur
The Washington times., 1905-02-12
Other Building Projects.

Ten two-story apartment houses are to
be built by Martin Dryden on Willard
street. between Seventeenth and Eight
zenith streets northwest at a cost. ap-
proxlmateIy of $50 eco
The residence of the late Nathaniel s.
Howe has been sold through William
Corcoran Hill 70 r. Augustin f1eaton,
the price paid being $4,000. It is three
story dwelling, standing on a lot 25x70
feet
Mrs Rebecea HinczIey has bought the
northeast corner of Sixteenth and Cor
coran streets. improved by a large dwell
ling. for So. coo.
Plans for the two apartment houses
which are TO be erected on the Lans-
burgh tract whichrfs on the asst side
of the Columbia road at the TOP
OF the hill north Of Florida avenue. are
being prepared by r. Stanley Simmons.
architect, One of these structures win
be seven stories in height and the other
will be five
The Washington times., 1905-02-12

Iington, Moline Davenport, Fort Madi-
son, Clinton, Lyons and others.
St. Louis Interested.
It is said that St. Louis is anxious
for large fraction of the power, and
IS willing TO take the securities in pro-
portion to the power allotted to it.
The projectors are confident that with
the dam completed, which they think it
win be In four years. the region within
seventy-fve miles Will soon become the
most highly developed Industrial section
of the Middle West. They especially
hope to develop an immense cotton mill
business. the river affording Aotn cheap
power and cheap transportation for the
raw material
The Washington times., 1905-02-12
Real Estate Sales.

Among the recent sales made by Moore
& Hill are the following: To Christian
Heinrich In connection with Wtllige,
Gibbs & Daniel, 931 Louisiana avenue;
for William II. Wright, 732 Eleventh
street southeast; for Sewers & Mating
i. trustees, lots IL and 10 of Sewers &
Mattingly subdivision; to John L. War
ren, lots 50 to 80, block Z, and lots i and
3e to Al of Moore S Barbour's subdivis
ion: to Charles f Brown, 235 Elm street
northwest; for John b Ruff1n, lot corner
Eleventh and Kenyon streets. Columbia
Heights; TO William II. Duvall, lot on
Nenyon street, Columbia Heights, lots
ID and 16, block OF Moore & Barbour $
subdfvision, for DIIlaneX & Fleming,
trustees, lot 81, block 3, "Ingleside; 10
Noble Lewis, 66 New York avenue north
east; for Thomas ]. Fisher & Company
lot on Twenty-second street, near Massa-
chusetts avenue; to Charles A Eek
stein. lot so of Sewers & Mattingly sub
division: fer Harry 3. Wilson. 145l, 1853
and 1455 Chaplin street, Columbia
Heights; for Harry Wardman, 1853 and
1861 Chaplin street Five out OF
six of these houses have been
sold during the past two weeks
For Mrs. Anora Reinburg, AT Thirteenth
street southeast; for James r Steele,
IL Wade. 1886 Fifteenth street north
west: for l. Walter Weed, 1921 Grant
! street, Mt Pleasant; for Patrick j.
/ Dnugncrty, 1862 street northeast; for
Mrs. Elizabeth S. Wilmer, 208 r street
northwest; TO Mrs. Mary Craven, S1i
| Eighteenth street northwest; for Viii
| Fam H. DuvaH, 1866 Kenyon street, Co
| lumbia Heights, FOR Joseph Sanders, So!
/ S street northwest; 10 Harry P. Thorp,
| III Sixth street northwest; to Edwin c
/ Brandenburg, 1924 Cincinnati street,
| Washington Heights: TO Michael Byrnes,
1884 Sixth street northwest; to Mrs. Mil
| dred E. Dick. 3016 Q street northwest.
Moore & Hill have also recently sold
I z tier Of lots IN "Ingleside," containing
| q about 10 600 square feet Of ground; also
another piece Of ground IN the same pub
| division, containing about 5000 square
! feet of ground. Both viii be improved
| in the near future with modern dwell
! ing houses. These sales aggregate
| $3.50 600