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Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-18
RICHARDS TO
SUE TROLLEY
FOR DAMAGES
Man Hurt in Collision in Smith
Street Left the Hospital
Yesterday.
MAY ASK FOR $4,000
Claims to Have Lost Heavily
During His Stay at the
Hospital.

Herman Richards, Of New York,
who was injured in the collision of
two trolley cars in Smith street some
weeks ago, left the city hospital in a
carriage for his home yesterday af-
ternoon.
In conversation with a NEWS re-
porter this morning Nathan Roth, of
State street, relative of the injured
man, said that Lawyer Paul Gross, of
New York, had been retained by Mr..
Richards to bring suit for damages
against the Public Service Corpora
ton.
Mr.. Roth could not tell just how
much damages would be asked but it
is understood that it will be not less
than $4,000 for MI Richards is a
New York real estate broker and it
is understood that his losses have
been considerable while he was in
the hospital
The trolley accident, as told in the
NEWS at the time, was a peculiar
one. A car bound up Smith street
stopped in front of Sexton's drug
store to allow passengers to alight
Another car followed by two or three
other cars, was going down Smith
street, from State street. The car
from State street hit the Smith street
car with such force that Richards
and some other people were injured.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-18
LINC0LNS PLANNING
THEIR ENTERTAINMENT
Meeting Held Last Night at Which
Report Was Heard-Prize for
Tickets Sold.

AT the special meeting Of Lincoln
Engine Company in the house in
State street last night the committee
in charge of the entertainment which
the Lincoln's will hold in Wilder
Music Hall, February 20, made re-
port.
The company has decided to offer
a gold badge with the picture of the
steamer on it to the fireman who sells
the most tickets for the entertain
ment.
Word has been received from the
booking agent that he has secured
nine first class people for the enter
tainment and that they will be here
for the event Andrew Nelson has
been hired to play the piano.
Lincoln Engine Company is well
known for the first class entertain
ment which it gives each year and
the present new officers claim that
they want 10 beat all former records
and that if hard woi will do it they
are going to succeed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-18
NOTED LECTURER HELD
AUDIENCE SPELLB0UND
Norway Was Described in a Pleas
ing Manner in Washington Hall
Last Night.

Erling Bjornson, youngest son OF
Bjornstjerne BjornsOn, the famous
Norwegian author and statesman,
and himself a noted speaker and
student of national affairs, held an
audience which filled Washington
Hall, spellbound last night. He
spoke on Norway, its history and re-
cent victorious bloodless struggle for
independence, following up the events
from the time the land became a
kingdom in the year S24 until the
present day, and discussed the pres
ent vexing questions of the day. He
showed a firm grasp of the state Of
affairs and he speaks with under
standing which carries with ii con-
viction and sympathetic interest.
He was applauded frequently and re-
ceived a warm welcome from the
Scandinavian citizens ofthis city.
He was introduced by E. V. Eske-
sen, being a guest of Mr.. Eskesen
during his stay in this city.
Last nights lecture was profusely
illustrated with beautiful stereop-
ticon views. Mr.. Bjornson spoke in
Danish
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-18
BIG CAPTURE
WAS MADE IN
TOTTENVILLE.
Thieves Driving Past Police Sta
ton and Sergeant ReCOg-
nIzed Stolen Rig.
MEN WERE ARRESTED.
Found Them Well Armed Owner
Identified the Rig and Took
II Home.
Special to the EVENING NEWS

TOTTENVILLE, Jan. 1S:-Three
men, who were wanted in Brooklyn
for stealing a horse and wagon, were
arrested and locked up here yester-
day afternoon and the wagon was re-
covered and returned TO its owner.
Early yesterday morning Henry
Danamen, of Brooklyn, left his horse
and wagon outside of a house, and
when he returned he found that the
outfit had disappeared. He went at
once to police headquarters and an
alarm was sent out for the missing
horse and rig.
The sergeant on duty in Totem
Vile was looking out of the police
station window yesterday afternoon
when he noticed a wagon coming
along. 1t answered the description
of the missing rig, so he sent Police
man Clarius out to hold the driver
up. They were brought into the po-
lice station and could not tell a
straight story. They gave the names
of Carl SARDINIA, Joseph Blass and
Vincent Rondola, all of Brooklyn, and
it is understood that they said they
were going to Perth Amboy. They
were searched and each man had a
pistol and a long knife concealed on
his person. They were locked up and
the rig taken to Winant's stable in
Main street.
Later in the day the men were TAX
en- to Stapieron where they were fined
s. and SO each by Judge Marsh.
They were also held on a charge of
stealing This morning they We're
given trial.
Word was sent to Brooklyn and
Danamen came to Tottenville and
proved that the outfit was his and he
was allowed to take it away.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-18
BUILDERS TO
ASSEMBLE IN
PERTH AMB0Y
State Convention of Building
Trades Association to be
Held Here.
BANQUET SAME DATE.
Plans Had Been Completed for
Local Event When Word Came
of State Meeting.

This month promises to be an
eventful one for the Building Trades
Association of this city. Plans had
already been made for their annual
banquet for January "a when it be-
came known today that the Building
Trades Association of the State of
New Jersey would meet here on the
same date. The local association is
now busy making preparations for
these two events.
The banquet of the local associa-
tion will be held independent of the
state meeting. 1t will take place in
Washington Hall, in the evening of
January "a. Prominent speakers
will be on hand and big time is an
ticipated. The banquet will doubt
less be made the more interesting by
the fact that the leaders of the state
will be here that day to attend the
convention.
Alb ut 100 delegates are expected
to attend this convention, represents
ing all the associations in the state.
The session will begin at 10
O'Clock when the legislature commit
tee will meet. At o'clock in the af-
ternoon the delegates will assemble
for business.
The last state convention was held
in Jersey City.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-18
MADISON AVE.
PAVING BIDS.
Aldermen TO Receive Bids Febru-
ary s for the Work Consists
of 1900 Square Yards.

Bids for paving Madison avenue
throughout it's entire length Will be
received by the Board of Aldermen
at their next meeting, Monday, Feb
ruary 5. The work will comprise
about $4,000 square yards of either
one of the three following pave
ments:
Creo-resinate wood block. vitrified
paving brick, or Warren Bithulitnic
pavement. There is also to be $500
feet of blue stone curb set in concrete
and 1900 feet of old curb reset, from
New Brunswick avenue to the Rari-
tan river, according to plans and spec
ifications on file in Office of the street
commissioner. One hundred and
forty working days will be allowed
for the completion OF the work. All
earth eXcavated shall be moved where
directed by the street commissioner.
Each bidder for laying a brick pave
ment must send ten sample bricks to
the city surveyor Each bid must be
accompanied by q certified check for
81 900.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-18
OBITUARY.

Frederick w. Slater, siXty-three
years old, died about $50 o'clock
this morning at his home, 10 Divis-
ion street, after a long illness with
cancer of the stomach. Mr.. Slater
had lived in this city for great
number of years. He was the local
agent of the Home Brewing Company.
He was past sachem Of Po Ambo
Tribe of the Red Men and the men,
bers will turn out at his funeral The
funeral services will be held at his
late residence Sunday afternoon. Mr..
Slater is survived by a widow and a
few grown children.
Andrew, the two-year-old son OF
John and Theresa Bostok, of ll5
Charles street, was buried this after
noon in Holy Trinity cemetery.
Merchants would not buy advertis-
ing space unless they were able tr
make it worth ones while 10 read
what they have 10 say.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-18
WITNESS so BUSY
The CASE WAS LOST
Judge Lyon RecOnsidered His De-
CisiOn to Hold Matter Over and
Rendered Judgment.

Because the chief witness for the
defense, H. Wiegand, said that he was
too busy TO come to court next week,
Judge Lyon, in the district court,
this morning, reconsidered his de-
cision to hold the case over to give
the defendant opportunity to produce
some documentary evidence, and he
gave Judgment for the full amount
claimed, S2092. The suit was
brought by Edward Williams, col
Ored hodcarrier, for wages. Wiegand
had been in charge of the work.
which was at Dunellen, and he said
that III 2cord which he had kept of
Villa time did not agree with
hat submitted by Williams.
Niegand had not brought his rec
ord to court with him, however, and,
Plainfield, had no lawyer, Judge
Lyon announced his Willingness to
nold the case over that the record
might be produced, and Williams
counsel agreed to it. Wiegand, how
ever, said he could not come here
next Monday or Thursday When
asked why by the court, he said he
was too busy. Judge Lyon them gave
Judgment for the full sum claimed
Judge Lyon announced that he
would grant a new trial in the case
Of the New Jersey Produce Company
VS.. the New York & New Jersey
Steamboat Company, for which Law
yer James Parker had argued. Law
yer J. w. Beekman, counsel for the
other side. objected TO the setting
down for trial on the same day, jan
uary 25. of another case which is de-
pendent on the above trial.
Judgment for $SS.S7 was rendered
in a South Amboy case.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-18
SALz DISCHARGED.
Was Accused of Obtaining Money
Under False Pretenses.

Isaac Salz, twenty-five years old,
of Red Bank, a collector for a prem
i'm concern, was arrested yesterday
afternoon by Policeman Meshrow on
complaint OF some angry women, and
he was later arraigned before the re-
corder on a charge of obtaining
money under false pretenees the COM
plainant being Mrs. Mary Barenowski
of 10 Broad street 1t was alleged
that Salz had promised certain arti-
cles when the women had collected a
certain number of stamps or certifi-
Gates of the concern, and that he had
failed to come up to his promises
The recorder discharged Salz.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-18
SCREUER'S DANCE.
Big Throng at Employees Annual
Reception in Newark.

The eleventh annual reception and
dance of the employees OF S. Scheuer
& Sons was held in the Kruger Aud
itorium, Newark, Tuesday night.
About 500 persons were in attend
ance. 1t was about 10 o'clock when
Nickols's orchestra finished the last
number of a varied program of prom
enade and concert music. BY that
time the main hall and balconies
were filled and the opening march
was started with more than lU0
couples. Sweets orchestra played
the dance music.
Morris Oliver was chairman OF the
floor committee and had twelve as
Sistants. Martin j. Cassidy headed
the committee which arranged the
affair and was assisted by eight other
members of the association. The re-
ception committee was under the di-
rection of Arthur ID. Daley.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-18
OPPOSE THE THEATRE.
Merchants Claim that Piainfeld Playhouse
Ruin Trade.

PLAINFIELD, Jan. 1S:-Plain-
fields merchants are protesting be-
cause the New Plainfeld theatre,
they allege, is running their Saturday
trade. They estimate that on Satur-
day nights they lose the custom OF at
least 1000 people who did their
shopping at that time until the thea
ire opened its doors in the fall. Now
they claim that their receipts have
fallen off.
A representative of one of the larg-
est department stores IN the city said
Yesterday that plan is on foot to
petition the management to keep the
theatre dark on Saturdays. 1t is not
likely that much attention will be
paid to the petition, for the local
playhouse. like all other theatres
depends largely upon its boX-office
receipts on Saturdays TO pay the
wages of the attaches.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-18
DANA ELECTION.
Men Chosen TO Fill the Officers
Where Terms Have Expired.

At the meeting of Dana Relief So
ciety Tuesday night in the Dana
building new officers were elected to
fill the places of officers whose terms
had expired.
The new officers are as follows:
Vice president, Neils SvarTe; treas
urer, Jeppe Nelson: recording secre-
tary, Edward Olson, and librarian,
Paul Peterson. the presidents term
does not expire until next year.
The society is making arrange
ments for an entertainment and
dance for the members which they
will give in Dana Hall January -.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-18
CATHOLIC SCHOOL CLUB
New 0rganizatiOn-No Name Has
Yet Been Chosen

The members of ST. Mary's Cath
olic school in Center street have or
ganized a club. AS yet they have not
chosen a name, but it is expected that
within a few days a meeting will be
held in the school house and name
selected.
The officers and members of the
club are as follows: President A.
Bachman; vice president, J Tolian;
secretary, j. Boute. B. Byrnes, w.
Kozoub, P. Nation, ]. Currie, w. Ril-
ley, r. Costello, J. Sheath. T. Hanley,
A. Shart. L. McKenna and II. Bau-
mann.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-18
SWEDISH CHURCH
ANNUAL ELECTION.
Andrew WahIh er Was Chosen Presi-
dent-The Officers Chosen
Good Attendance.

The annual congregational busi-
ness meeting of the Swedish COngre-
gational church was held last night
in the church, on Gordon street. The
attendance was excellent.
Officers were elected for the ensu-
ing year. They are as follows:
President, Andrew Wahlber; vice
president, August Larsen; financial
secretary. John A LoygTen; record
ing secretary. L. F. Carbon; treas
urer, Harry J. Eager; superintndent
of the Sunday school, L. F. Carbon
The pastor of the church is Rev
Theodore Erglund, who also has a
charge in Plainfleld, to which city he
moved some time ago from this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-18
RARITAN CLUB HAD
ITS INSTALLATION
New Officers Take Charge Educa,
tiOnaI Feature Discussed and
Committee Appointed.

AT the meeting of the Raritan
Club in the rooms in the Kitchel
building, Smith street, last night, the
newly elected officers were installed,
committees were appointed to look
into the educational idea and to
make plans for the banquet and en-
tertainment of the club in Braga
Hall. Sunday night.
The new officers are as follows:
President, ID. Isenberg; vice pres
ident, Samuel Tucker; recording sec
retary, Jacob Kramer; financial sec
retary, Meyer Friedman; treasurer,
joseph Jaffee; sergeant-at-arms, n.
Morrison. After the election refresh
ments were served.
The educational idea was brought
up by Meyer Friedman. 1t is pro-
posed that certain books be purchas-
ed and that a class in educational
matters be established. The matter
was talked over at some length and
the following committee was appoint
ed to Investigate and report at later
meeting: Meyer Friedman, chair
man; Harry X. Goldenbock, Joseph
Leder, H. l.. Splitter and Harry Kill
inghler.
Plans are being made for the ban
quet and entertainment. Addresses
viii be made by some of the former
officers as well as the new Outside
talent has been secured to furnish
amusement for the guests and it will
he one of the best private affairs ever
held. Leo Goldberger was elected a
trustee to fill the term left vacant by
the resignation of a member.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-18
ROCK OF SAFETY LODGE
NOMINATED OFFICERS
Meeting Held in |. 0. G. T. Hall Last
Niqht Was Well Attended
Election Soon.

Rock of Safety Lodge. Indepen-
dent Order OF Good Templars, at the
weekly meeting last night, made nom
nations for the election OF officers to
be held next Wednesday evening.
The nominations are as follows:
For Chief Templar, Joseph c. Ochs
and James Nicol; for Vice Templar
Miss Emily Dickinson and Miss Kate
Johansen; for Recording Secretary,
lngvard Greisen; for Financial Sec
retary, John Dietz and Hans Hansen;
for Treasurer, Hugh Murdoch; for
Marshal. Otto Olsen. Charles Dickson
and Miss Sophia Jensen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-18
RETURNS TO BROOKLYN.
Harry ZoIotorofe After Residing Here 0veI
Two Years Leaves for Former Home.

Harry C. Zolotorofe. of Rector
street, q prominent member of the
Raritan Club and a number of other
organizations, left this city for his
former home in Brooklyn yesterday
afternoon where he will now reside.
Mr.. Zolotorofe came here two and
half years ago to enter the employ
OF A. Greenbaum, the State street
dry goods merchant, but lately has
been with j. Weinberg. He has
many friends in this city who will be
sorry to hear of his departure.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-18
BURNING OLD BOAT.
Had to Set Fire TO the Craft to Get
Her In Shore.

While workmen in the employ OF
John H. Gregory were trying to
beach one OF the old boats on the
shore near the graveyard yesterday,
il became fast in the mud and to get
it out of the way it was necessary to
set it on fire.
When the blaze in the boat was
noticed by the people along shore
they thought that the boat had been
set on fire by some unknown persons
again and the report quickly spread
tnat it was another fire like the one
on July 4
Last night, in spite OF the weather,
and the mud along Madison avenue,
crowds of people went to the shore
front to see the blaze.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-18
MRyHANEY ASKS SOME QUESTIONS AT THE
MEETING OF WATER BOARD LAST NIGHT
DUCK PARTY
IS MISSING.
George Stone and. Otto 0hIa
Started Out in Boat Not Been
Seen Here Since TueSdaV.

George Stone, twenty-one years
old, OF Hartford street, and Otto
Ohla, twenty-five years old, started
out Tuesday in yacht, towing a
small boat behind, to go duck shoot
ing. They have not been seen or
heard from since, and their relatives
and friends are anxious for their
safety. Efforts are being made to
ascertain where they We're seen last.
Their absence has been reported to
the authorities
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-18
WRECK ON CENTRAL
AT BOUND BROOK.
Washington Express Crashed Into
a Local Train-injured Two
Passengers.
Special TO the ETENING NEWS:

BOUND BROOK, Jan. 1S:-The
New York and Washington express
on the Central railroad crashed into
the rear of a local train bound for
New York here this morning. Two
passengers were injured and the
drawing room of the express was
wrecked as We're three cars of the
local train. Scores of passengers
We're severely shaken up and narrow
ly escaped with their lives.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-18
BRAKEMAN SQUEEZED
BY CAR AND DOOR.
Harry P. Roland Narrowly EsCap-
ed Frightful Death on Lehigh
Valley Railroad.

Harry p. Roland, a brakeman on
the Lehigh Valley railroad, narrow
ly escaped a frightful death late yes
terday afternoon when he was
squeezed between a steel car and the
side of the door of the Lehigh Valley
car repair shop. He sustained frac-
tured collarbone and contusions on
the head, nose, chin and body He
was attended by Dr.. G. W. Tyrrell.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-18
HIT BY A HOOK.
Anton 0rsOe Injured While at Work
at the Cable Works.

Anton Orsoe. was struck on the
shoulder by hook which fell from
the top of one of the departments at
the cable works today and his shoul-
der wa eepcrnl7' bruised He went
10 the Office Of DR.. G. w. Tyfrell for
MEDICAL treatment
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-18
WATER TANK READY.
New Tower for The Central Railroad Has
Been Completed

The new Central railroad water
tower, which has been in course of
construction for the past few weeks
Las been completed and is now ready
for use 1t is understood that the
old water tank near the depot will
now be taken down.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-18
DISLOCATED SHOULDER,

Charles Sprague. of Totte-Tille,
sustained a dislocation of the shoul-
der at the New Jersey Terra Gotta
Works yesterday afternoon. The
shoulder was put back into place by
Dr. G. W. Tyrrell.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-18
CARSON CONFIRMED.
Senate Approves the Naming of Mr.
Carson to Succeed Himself.

(From the NEWS Correspondent
WASHINGTON. D. c., Jan. IS
The senate, this morning, confirmed
the nomination OF Robert Carson,
made by Congressman Howell, for
collector at the port OF Perth Amboy
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-18
NOTICE!

After Jan. Is Prof. n. H. Guttman
will change his Office and residence
from so New Brunswick avenue to
the Perelman building, $50 State ST.
1886 1-15-6t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-18
Buried Yesterday.

The funeral of Mrs. Joseph Smith
was held from her late residence. at
Washington and North First streets.
Yesterday afternoon, Rev. w. c..
Snodgrass officiating. Interment was
made in Alpine cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-18

MOROCCO. Jan. 1S.-Morocco's for
eign minister asked an interviewer
why the powers don't hold confer
ence and make Russia keep quiet.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-18
SOLD TIE HORSE.
Protection Hook and Ladder Have Another
One for the Truck.

Protection Hook and Ladder Com
pany sold the new horse which. as
told in the NEWS, they had puf-
chased to replace Major. The sale
was made today to Max Kutcher, of
smith street The Hooks received
a new horse this morning and he was
given a trial. If he proves satisfac-
tory he will be purchased.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-18
Funeral This Morning.

The funeral of the late John n.
Keating was held at 10 o'clock this
morning from st. Mary's r. c.
church
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-18

Want" Aas. for the i. ,--.1-.
NEWS received At F, Killenl'ereer'c
Store. 247 Smith street
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-18

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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-07-27

normal in the more northerly districts
and below the normal in the central
and west gulf states and the Missouri
valley. Northeastern Missouri and
portions of Iowa, Illinois and the Da-
kotas need rain, drought being noticed
and the central mestern counties OF
Illinois but elsewhere in the prinei-
pal agricultural states there was plen-
ty Of moisture.
There was much cloudiness in the
Atlantic coast and gulf districts re-
ported. Damaging local storms at
tended the heavy rainfall in the
south Atlantic and east gulf states
and hailstorms caused considerable
damage in Kansas, The general wea-
ther conditions on the Pacific coast
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-07-27
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR

Every garment reduced in price
to make a quick clearance-buy
your undermuslins during this sale
and save loads of money.
chiIdren's muslin pants. .1oe pr
Knit button waists .........,. .10e
'Women's corset covers
49,. 10c, 19c, 25c, soc, SOC, $50
Women's drawers, neatly trimmed
or hemstitched, fine cambria
and muslin 25e, 39c, SOC, 7ec, CSC
Women's Gowns-generously cut
garments, made of fine mus
Inns, neatly trimmed, sale price
acc, 79c, 98c, $3.50.
Women's White underskirts-
The showiest lace and embroi-
derry trimmed undersdrts in the
city. We have arranged them to
sell quickly.
$3.50 buys s5 and $3.50 skirts.
81 buys SO so aud $500 skirts
$3.50 buys $3.50 and 80 skirts.
s8c buys handsome embroidery
trimmed skirts.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-07-27

sic Danner, of Minerva, enjoyed Sun
day at the home of the formers par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Baughman.
Mr.. and Mrs. r.. Dourm and daugh-
ter, Ethel, spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilson Early, near Minerva.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hector Clapper and
son, Russell. visited with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jonas Clapper. near
Robertsville, Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Curtis Haynan, of Minerva,
and Mrs. Francis Hursh, of Canton.
enjoyed Sunday at the home Of II. A.
Hursh.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith Keith passed
Sunday with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Haines attend
ed church at Paris Sunday.
Miss Estella Sponseller, OF Alliance.