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Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-25

The new trolley service inaugur
ated by the Pennsylvania railroad ii
South Jersey is not altogether a sue
cess, according to all reports. The
people are complaining bitterly. Ac.
commodations are not as good as for
merly, mails are later and commut-
ers are not able to get their morning
papers before leaving home. AS the
trolley line is new it is probable that
these defects will be remedied with
in a short time. Electricity has come
to stay and it will not be many years
before people will be wondering how
they eve put up with the old steam
locomotives.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-25

In his speech at New Brunswick
Tuesday night, Governor Stokes, in
speaking of Senator Jackson, is quot
de as saying. "You know that a man
gains influence in congress by the
length of time he is there, and Sen
ator Jackson has entered upon a ca
reel of higher influences"
During Jackson's whole career be
has been under the influence of Boss
Strong and now, according to the
governor, he is to enter under the in
luence higher up. Can it be that
Jackson, if reelected, will become
the personal representative of the
corporations in the Legislature with
out receiving his orders through the
bosses as heretofore?
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-25

The Garfield Battery proved itsell
above petty politics at its meeting last
might. This is a republican organiza-
ton, but 1t is not partisan enough to
See only the good in the republican
candidates and nothing but bad in the
democrats. While the battery does
mot pretend to take the active part in
politics that it did in former days, it
will find that it will exert more in
!%fluence by its present method than by
|slashing right an@ left for any kind
Of candidates as long as they have
been placed upon M certain ticket.
These are days of independence in
politics and this is reflected no
where move strongly than in the Gar
field Battery as it is today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-25
THAT TerribIe Younaster.

Tommy said his sister, severely,
you had no business to come into the
parlor when MI. Lovett was calling on
me-"
That's all right, sis" answered
Tommy. 81 could e that you were
only playing telephone. He was ring
ing you up-oh, you needn't hide your
left hand behind you-but he had his
lips entirely too close to the receiver"
Chicago Tribune.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-25

where water is several inches deep
all over the sidewalk. Fortunately
the street has been so well paved it
pedestrians can walk where the
horses go without getting up to their
ankles in mud and water. Now that
the street has been SO well paved it
would be in order to fix the side
walk to correspond. AS many stran-
gers pass the spot in question daily
the impression it gives is bad.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-25
NEW YORK HERALD WEATHER
FORECAST.

In the middle states and New Eng
land today cloudy weather and slowly
Rising temperature will prevail, with
occasional rain and fresh to brisk
|easterly and ~southeasterly winds. On
Friday overcast weather and nearly
stationary temperature will prevail,
preceded by rain, with fresh to brisk
variable winds, increasing on the
BOASTS and on Saturday partly cloudy
md slightly cooler weather. preceded
by rain on the coasts.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-25

If an article is initiated, the orig
inal is always best. Think it over,
and when you go to buy that box OF
salve to keep around the house, get
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. 1t is
the original and the name is stamped
on every box. Good for eczema, tet-
ter, boils, cuts and bruises, and es,
pecially recommended for piles. SOLD
by c. A. Setxon,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-25

THE burning issue of the present
campaign is whether or not good gov
eminent shall be continued" says the
New Brunswick Home News. Wrong
again. The real issue is "Bossism''
whether or not Dory Strong shall
continue to own the county by con-
trolling all its representatives.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-25
REORGANIZATION.

$50 you are thinking of reorganiz-
ing your cabinet?"
Eyes," answered the czar. "The ad-
vice and information I'm getting is
disturbing my nerves more and more,
/ think I'd better discharge my for
tune teller and hire a hypnotist."-
washington Star.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-25
SUNNY SIDE OF LIFE.
AS a Safety Valve.
Supposed coal lands from homestead entry


The occupant of the top third room
on the top floor was expressing his
sentiments fluently and explosively
through the telephone.
"Here!" cut in the girl at the
switchboard, Il don't want to hear
such talk as that!"
Then DON'T" yelled the other.
I'm talking to the janitor!"-Chicago
Tribune.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-25
Quiet Missionary Work.

Literary Critic Qaying down a new
book)-I wish every maid, wife and
mother in the country could read that
book.
Able .Editor-Well, run in a line to
the effect that that book is one which
no woman should be allowed to ee.-
N. Y. Weekly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-25

The sidewalk inspector is needed
on Smith street near Maple. There
As a walk which is used, perhaps,
more than any other in the city, be-
ing the main ccess to tho central
station, yet along a vacant lot in the
entity mentioned is a low spot
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-25
Mossbacks

Yes, they are members of the
smart set"
But they do not appear to be very
POPULAR
mo; you see they are old-fashioned
and don't believe in divorces, and
artists models and emotional insanity,
tc.'-Houston Post.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-25
Wisdom of Experience.

Poorman-But why do you insist
that our daughter should marry old
Gotrox, when she hates the very sight
of him? You married for love, didn't
you?
Mrs. Poorman-Yes; but that's no
reason why l should stand by and see
our daughter make the same mis-
take.-Chicago Daily News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-25
Overheard in the Art Gallery.

They were making the usual round
of exhibitions. Obi" he exclaimed,
"do look at that beautiful Apollo Bel
vederei'"
SSH" size returned. Don't say
dear so bud. Everybody II know
we're just harried Judge,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-25
His PART.

my wife is a lecturer and I am an
entertainer said Hobbs.
Indeed? l knew your wife ap-
reared in public. but l did not know
that you ever did"
"Oh, / don't; stay at home and en-
tertain the baby."-Cassell's Journal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-25
Nothing to Fear.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. agree that
climates are changing all over tho
globe. Is there not fear that the
American climate may change for the
worse?
American (confidently)-Oh, no, it
couldn't.-N. Y. Weekly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-25
r ALARM BOXES

@Ht f-CiItn fA1<hheNA O@A14
S3-Raritan Copper Works.
z6-High and Lewis streets.
E7~-Madison avenue and Paterson street.
E8-Market and First streets. \
|E-Smith and High streets. Y
&7-State and Smith streets.
&3-Buckingham ave. and HARTFORD St
<6-Commerce and Front streets.
@7-High and Washington streets.
Estate st. and Buckingham ave.
k6-Hayy avenue and Charles street.
[7-State and Wayne streets.
I2-Washington and First streets.
13--New Brunswick ave- n Elm 81.
I4-Smith street and Watson emu
6~5-Commerce and State streets.
32-Front and Smith streets.
IS-Water and Gordon streets.
M-Kearny avenue and Gordon street.
&2-Smith and Herbert streets:
|3-Woodbridge road and Washington st.
1-Iehigh avenue and Stanford street.
TO send in an alarm, open the door OF
The box and pull down the lever ana let
= 0 only. Stay at box until nremen
1rrive.
SPECIAL CALLS. -,
tap-Break in circuit. 2 taps-Dr1il
md Are alarm test. 3 taps-Ffre out. .
<aps--Police call. 12-Calls for Lincoln
f6neine Company. 13-Call for Washing
{on Hose. i4-Call for Mcclellan Engine
Company. 15-Call for Protection HOOK
md Ladder. 16-Cail for Eagle Hose
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-25
Minor Variations.

This world of ours is very strange;
Few people comprehend 1t.
Reforms oft bring about some change,
But do not seem to mend it.
Washington Star.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-25
siIly Question.

Gee! She dresses out of sight,
doesn't she?"
"Of course. You wouldn't have her
do it in public would you?"-Cleveland
Leader.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-25
The Russian General.

al do not fear the foe" he said.
ITO war I'm really partial,
Although / SILVER some with dread,
IT'S dread of a court-martial."
Washington Star.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-25
OF Course.

"Does the average mar swear when
he steps on a tack?'
"Sure; if he didn't he wouldn't be
the averaC0 mar Houston Post.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-25
The Rulinq Passion,

The duelist has much to fear.
Eel though his wound may not be
great;
The surgeon who is waiting near
Is sure to want to operate.
Washington Star.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-25
Amenities.

Fireman-l'm policed to meet you.
Policeman-oh, you go to blazesl-
Judge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-25

That's what puzzles me. How does
she manage to land so many big fish
with such light tackle?"-Chicago
Tribune.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-25
Just Her Friends.

81 know she's neither strikingly
handsome nor remarkably brilliant,
but all the first-class young men at
the summe resorts go crazy over
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-25
Cuba's Perplexing Problem

BY Congressman THEODORE EaBURToNof Cleveland. O.
~ HERE is no use of attempting to conceal the fact that the
situation in Cuba is a very troublesome one. And it may
~ continue to be a source,o # great trouble for an INDEFI-
. ~ MITE time. 9H
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-25

Look, Max, there's the cloak that
you We're going to give me for our sill
yer wedding!"
But | said golden wedding. didn't
I?'-Fliegende Blaetter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-16
TO PREVENT
 TARIFF WAR Germany A. .louS to
 Favor kierica. REIcHsTAG FAY FIGHT PLAN Thinks sacessions Should Be
 Y ae by United States.
REIcHSTAG LAY FIGHT PLAN
At Important Conference Held In Washington It Is Decided There Shall Be No Open Hearings
 in Customs Collections.

Berlin, Feb. 15.-The government will go before the ReIchstag in three or four days with a proposal to give the United States the same treatment under the new tariff which becomes operative March 1. as that given to countries with whom Germany has ar ranged reciprocal trade treaties.
 The precise terms of the govern ment's bill will depend somewhat on the result of negotiations which are still continuing at Washington be- tween Ambassador Speck von Stern burg and the state department as to qualifications in the American system of invoicing and valuing, some feat ures of which are considered by Ger man exporters as vexatious and un- just.
 Information regarding exactly what the United States wifi do in this re- spect is expected by the foreign of- fee today or tomorrow. The German governments proposal to give the United States this favored treatment is only for a fixed period, probably a year. so as to afford time to conclude more permanent arrangements.
 The position of the German govern ment is one of uncommon difficulty be- cause both industrial and agricultural interests have been pouring in menlor- ials and petitions to the chancellor and other ministers, urging the govern ment to stand firm and not hand over to the United States for nothing or next to nothing privileges for which other countries have given an equal return in kind. The German there fore faces a Reichstag notably as un- friendly to tariff concessions as the United States Senate.
 The government has been canvassing the members of several days in an en- deavor to find a majority for its propo- sition. This is still matter of doubt with the chances in favor of the gov ernment's success. Taking the Reich stag for authority to enter upon a tar If fight with the United States would be far more popular suggestion as the commercial interests seem to prefer such course
 The governments view Is political prcferrtnE not to insist on concessions of an extensive character with the Uni ted States when 1t Is known that the president is powerless 10 obtain them from the Senate and to. enter upon a short term arrangement with the Uni- ted States in the hope of making bet ter terms later.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-16
ALBERs TELLS HIS STORY.
Says He is Going to Washington to
 Try to obtain Justice.

Try to obtain Justice.
 New York, Feb. 15.--Willlam S. Albers, the American citizen who was imprisoned ir Nicaragua last sunlder end served about six months of d threa and a-half years sentence, ar rived in New York today on the steam CT Panama from Colon and told is story of the arrest. conviction and re- lease.
 AIbers was released after efforts had been made fin his behalf by the United States government and was given fifteen days in which to leave the country. 2
 T did not resist arrest" Albers said today T ran up the American flag made to break in. protested to American Minister Merry, but so far as can understand he did not do much. make no charges. but I want to see inc letters he wrote regarding the case. If 1t had not been for the publicity the press gave the affair. I would not have heen tried for two yesrs The trial was q farce and the judge, M. R. Bar rios told the jury that if it did not find me guilty they would be led from the jury room to the jail.
 ''Thsre was no steamer leaving until one after my tlne leave expired. I was forced to make my escape by going out to this steamer in a small boat.
 q am ing tO Washington to try and secslfa jus,a The case has al- ready cost me s2o.0O0 and shall fight the Nicaraguan government for its recovery"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-16
INCOME FOR B0NI
HE DECLARES THAT HE WILL BE
 EASILY SATISFIED.
Enormous suIas owed to Money Len- ders By CasfeIIane--COuntes Fortune is Protected By the
 Marriage Contract.

Paris. Feb. 15.--The financial nego. tiatfons in tbe Castellaue case do not relate to Count Bonfs allowance af- ter separation from his wife. former ly Anna Gould of New York. as he has simplifled this branch by stating that he does not expect large amount.
 The counts announcement was made to one of the lawyers of the countess. It was most emphatic and is substan- tially in the following terms:
 T declare to you. and swear to the exactness of my declaration. that not only do not demand. but that will not accept any sum beyond that small amount which constituted my income before my marriage"
 The count thus disposes of the state- ment to the effect that he contempt uousIy refused $40,00s a year on the ground that 1t was not sufficient for his pocket money. The attitude of the count leaves the lawyer of the countess to consider only his outstanding in- debtness. which reaches an enormous sum.
 The Castellane marriage contract gives the countess her separate in- come, not subject to claim for the debts of her husband. This contract ensures the protection of the countess's fortune against being absorbed in the present controversy and also prevents the counts creditors from taking legal action against the countess. At the same time she does not appear dispos- ed to exact the strict letter of the com tract or the financial negotiations for the purpose of making some arrange ment for compromise with the counts creditors. The amount involv- ed has been swollen to enormous pro- portions by excessive charges for mon ey advances.
 knI. ruyfkb every detail of the Castellane case said that when people sought advances of money lenders and these advances reached three years ahead on an an- ticipated income the borrower usually got one tenth while nine tenths went to the usurers. This applies to the fi- nancial situation in the Castellane case, comparatively small advances now reaching a gigantic aggregate through which the countess will voluntarily Iiquidate these claims Is the chief question under consideration and the of this will probably de- termine all the other proceedings.
 Although the lawyers expect the case to proceed to an early decree, they recognized that slight element of in- decision remains on the part of the countess. due to her continued feel ing towards her husband and her re- pugnance to involve her family in a scandal.
 The foregoing facts are from those in charge of the countess's in- terests, thus showing their desire to testify to the counts correct attitude during the case.
 The court has made second inef- fectual attempt to bring about re- The next step vii be the service of a writ upon the defendant but the clerk of the court has not yet received orders to serve the docu-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-16
RECEIVER TOR BANK.
BiII Filed At Night In order fo Pre-
 vent RufD.

=
 Chicago, Feb. 15.--The Bank or America, incorporated last December with a capital, stock of S250,000 was placed in the hands of q receiver at d0 o'clock tonight by Judge Chytraus Of the superior court on complaint Of John F. Kavanaugh, one of tae stock holders.
 The bill asking for the receivership holds former Judge Abner Smith, pres ident. and three other officials of the bank responsible for the insolvency of the institution. In the few weeks since the opening of tne bank. Presi- dent Smith Is charged with having so manipulated securities, mortgages and notes and the stock of the bank that he has obtaned amounts aggregating $146.000 The other three officials who in connection with President Smith are held responsible for the alleged insol- vency of the bank are c. P. Sorrow, vice president; James V Pierce. cash fer and F. E. Creelman, stockholder and director.
 It is charged against these officers together with President Smith that they had absolute control of the bank and it's funds The operations of Pres- ident Smith and the other officials men, tIoned in the bill are said to have been begun before the bank opened for bus mess. Judge Smith is said then to have borrowed money ana piaced lt m the treasury to deceive the State Au- ditor into believing that the stock had been paid. President Smith was one of the prime movers in the formation of the bank. having subscribed for s70,- GOO of the stock.
 In order to prevent if possible a panic and a possible run on the bank 1t was decided to file the bill for the appoin tment of a receiver late tonight. Judge Chytraus and the clerk of the Superior Court had been asked to be in their offices and agreed to do so. shortly before 10 o'clock attorneys rep- resenting MT. Kavanaugh appeared with the petition for a receiver. Mo- tice had been served previously on President Smith but he did not appear in personfor by attorney After read Ing the bill the court entered an order appointing Daniel ]. Healey, a stock holder. receiver Bonds of S150,000 were furnished and Mir. Healey took charge of the hank.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-16
FOR BROTHERS MURDER.
Alexander LegIer, Jr., Under Arrest al
 Jersey City.

Jersey City.
 New York. Feb. 15.--Accused of having murdered his brother Carl for the purpose of obtaining life insurance money amounting to $S.000 Alexander Legler IT,. was arraigned in court in Jersey City today. 1ne examination of the prisoner was postponed. however. until next Saturday at the request of Chief Of Police Murpney who desired time to set together witns ses. The case Is one of The most extraordinary in the pjolice annals of Jc sey City.
 Tn explaining the case to the court Chief Murphy ssld that the prisoner was suspected .of having poured ben zine over his brother Carl and of hav- ing set him aflre while he slept and added that it was believed that when Legler saw that his brother woul not succumb to his injuries h.s caused the victims death by administering some powder, presumably of poisonous nature. The police anounee that they will endeavor to have the body ex- hurned by the authorities at Baxley. Ga, whither 1t was taken by Legler soon after his brothers death.
 Carl Leglers death ocurred on December 19, i've days after. he was four q ablaze in his room at a board- ing house In Summit avenue where he lived with Aiexander. His death was reported accidental and Chief Aur- phey did not learn of the case until last Friday. He then began an .f"vesti. gation which. resulted in Alexander Legler's arrest last night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-16
LAND FRAUD CASES.
Sc Far There Have Been 400 COnvic-
 tIOna by fhe CoYernrnenf

So Far There Have Been 400 COnvic-
 tiOns by the Government.
 Washington, Feb. 15,--Lignt was thrown on the land fraud investigation by Secretary Hitchcock at an execu@ tive hearing before subcommittee of the House Appropriation Committee to- day. In connection with his estimate of s20,000 for continuance of the prosecutions, Mir Hitchcock explained that 500 indictments and 40o convic- tions already have been obtained by the Interior Department in nineteen States. vE
 To the great surprise of the sub-com- mittee, Mir. Hitchcock said that Louisi- ana leads in she number of land frauds uncovered by his departnIenE and has moro than Oregon. Washington or any of the States which are supposed to be the chief offenders. California also shows a long list of frauds.
 It was explained by Secretary Hitch cock that the unearthing of land frauds had been conducted as quietly as pos- sible but that the lack of publicity does not indicate a lack of activity. Assistant Secretary Ryan, Assistant Commissioned Fimple of the General Land Ofice and other officials were al. so before the subcommittee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-16
sibIe doubt Of the Intent of Congress on the subject
@MoRNING HOUR ALL DAY.
Payne Defeated in Effort to Concern
 frnta (,usfoma P0rfa

E1tMe DGtGatGu EM EMVkN 10 CUMcen~
 trnte Customs Ports.
 Washington, Feb. 15.-The morning hour prevailed in the House today un- til after 5 o'clock. The net result was the passage of a bill to increase to $30,000 a year the Federal appropria- tion to each State and Territory for the support of agricultural experiment. stations; and bill repeating the pres ent law granting American register to foreign ships wrecked and repaired on the American coast in the discretion of the Secretary of the Department of Commerce and Labor and requiring a special act of Congress to grant such register.
 The feature of the day was the att tempt of Mir. Payne, Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. to get up his bill for the concentration of cus- toms collection districts. A furious op- position developed by roll call and a large majority voted against consider Ing the bill. Again. when the exper- iInent station bill came up the debate reverted to the Payne bill and it was with difficulty that 1t could be brought to an end.
 An indirect compliment was paid to Mir. Longworth by vote to adjourn today until Monday, although nothing will appear in the record of this pur- pose.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-02-16
WEATHER FORECAST.
 washington, Feb. l3s--For Alabama; Fair Friday, warmer In northern pOr- ton; Saturday, fair, warmer. light to fresh north to east winds.


 German merchants in the effort to se- cure accurate information regarding the value of exports 10 America. This was only one of the several ways in which 1t IS believed the customs ser- vice can be improved with advantage to German exporters.
 Baron Sternberg sent a long report of the conference to his government tonight and It is expected an answer will be forthcoming within the next few days. Regardless of any arrange ment that may be made in the mean time, the old treaty between the two countries cannot be continued, but Germany is desirous, provided that suf- ficient notifications of customs reguia- tions can be assured her, of granting so tar as practicable the same conces- sions to Amefican commerce that arc granted to those countries with whom she has reciprocity treaties, until the Washington government had further opportunity to impress upon the Con- gress the necessity for d reciprocity treaty with laermany.