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Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-10
ROAD IMPROVEMENT
DECISIONS DIFFER;

TRENTON, Oct. 1O.-Discovery
has been made that there have been
filed in the supreme court decidedly
contradictory opinions by Justice Pit
ney and the late Justice Dixon con-
corning the liability Of property own
ers for assessment for road improve
'ments under the act of 1895, in cases
where the work was started but moi
completed until after the passage OF
the road law of 1903 which places al
the costs on the state and county.
The court of errors will now have
to pass on the subject, and justices
who figured in the original opinions
will be debarred from acting in the
discussion.
Justice Dixon held that property
owners were liable for their share O
the cost of all road work prior to the
passage of the 1908 law. Justice
Pitney holds that the act of 1903 re
peals all past legislation that is con
ficting in its nature, and the assess
ments are not to be paid on roat
work completed after that date. Jus
tice Pitney had associated with hin
in this Ease Justices Fort and Reed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-10
GROWTH OF
THE K. G.. {.

ATLANTIC CITY, Oct. 1O:-Two
hundred delegates opened the TWEEN
ty-seventh annual convention of the
Supreme Castle of the knights of the
Golden Eagles yesterday in Odd Eel
lows Hall, and Mayor f. P. Stoy
greeted them.
Supreme Chief Williams, of
Youngstown, O., in thanking the
mayor, said that one of the reasons
for coming here was that it was gen
orally understood that Atlantic City
among all resorts was known to be
free of mosquitoes.
officers present are: Supreme
v~ice-chief, John Harger, Detroit; SUI
preme high priest, R. Woods, of
Huntingdon, W. Va; supreme master
of records, A. c. Lyttle, of Philadel-
phia; supreme keeper of exchequer,
William Culbertson, of Philadelphia;
supreme sir herald, Eli Manchester,
of New Haven; supreme first guards
man, DR.. G. d. Keim, Columbus, o.;
supreme second guardsman, DR.. e. f.
Lake, of Denver; lieutenant general,
Harry P. Reineke.
The secretary reported 70,413
members and S19 castles; the treas
urer that the receipts were $713,796,
of which ~$247,041 were paid for re-
lief. Invested by Supreme Castle,
$1,265,7 100.
jamestown, Denver, Hartford,
Conn, Boston and Hampton Roads,
Va, are competitors for the next con-
yentiOn,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-10
MUCH INTEREST IN
The Boys BRIGADE

A meeting of the boys brigade was
held in the chapel of the First Bap-
fist church last night. About twenty
two members have enlisted and were
put through a number of drill tactics
last night. Fred BRIGGS is the COM
mander, and Rev. w. P. Hill, assist
ed by Russell Rock, is in charge. The
new organizations is a branch of Ahe
Boys Brigade of America, which has
$4,000 members. To join the new or
ganization each applicant must sign
a blank, by which he pledges himself
against profanity, tobacco and liquor.
Each blank must also be signed by
the boys parents. The age limit is
from twelve to sixteen years. Last
night was the first meeting of the
brigade, although two conferences
have been held recently. The boys
seemed pleased with the work last
night, and applications are ex-
pected to be signed soon. Muskets
and uniforms, and possibly a regular
meeting room, are to be secured soon
Another meeting and drill will be
held by the brigade next Tuesday
night.
IAN applicant does not necessarily
have to be a Baptist to join," said Mr.
Hill today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-10
ATLANTIC CITY MUST
OBEY BISHOPS LAW

ATLANTIC CITY, Oct. 9.-Judge
Thomas Trenchard, recently appoint
ed to the supreme court, startled the
grand jury and caused a chill to run
through Atlantic City with a declara-
ton that the grand jury should find
indictments against all hotel men and
saloonkeepers in Atlantic City who
violated the provisions of the bish-
ops bill in not taking down the
screens from their bars, and that 1t
also should indict upon evidence any
persons who was accused of openly
running a gambling place. Commo-
dore Louis Kuehnle, republican lead
er of Atlantic county, and his l%ieuten-
ant, Senator Edward S. Iced, are on
the jury.
Following the direct orders of the
Judge would cause the wholesale in
dictment of two-thirds of the ESQ IL
cense holders in the resort, and not
one of them has complied with the
screen section, as counsel had advised
the council that it was optional with
the latter to enforce that section Of
the act.
Judge Trenchard also declared that
the public press of the state had gen
orally charged the hotel men of the
resort with having sold intoxicants
on Sunday, and he directed a careful
investigation into the charge. 1t is
not expected from the grand jury, as
it is constituted, to bring in indict-
ments, but that there will be some
kind of a report which will curtail
the privileges now enjoyed by the sa-
loon men is expected. After inter-
preting the bishops law regarding
screens, which upset all legal opinions
here, which, he declared was manda-
tory, the judge said:
ut is your duty, If proof is pre-
sented to you of the violation of law
in this respect, to present an indict-
ment against the person, persons
corporation or corporations response
BILE for such sale. To this rule OF
conduct you ought to make no excep-
ton whatever.
ut has also been charged by the
public press, to which charge the at
tention OF the court has been direct
ed, that public gambling houses are
maintained within the county. The
maintenance of public gambling
houses is not only unlawful but has
been judicially declared by the nigh
est court of this state to be injuri,
GUS to the public morals.
"Your duty, therefore, is simply tt
ascertain whether such places do ex
list within this county, and, If so
to indict those guilty of maintaining
them.''
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-10
PARENTS INVOLVED
IN CHILDRE MS ROW,

Mrs. Ida Cohen, who keeps a store
at 319 New Brunswick avenue, went
to police court a few days ago and
made a complaint against an Italian
woman named Mrs. Augustine. Mrs.
Cohen said that the woman had come
into her store, and assaulted her.
tearing her waist into strips. The
waist she exhibited for evidence. The
recorder issued a warrant, and Mrs.
Augustine was arraigned this morn
ing, The recorder heard the case
and after giving the Italian woman
some good advice, discharged her
The trouble, it seems, resulted over a
difficulty between the children of Mrs.
Cohen and of the Italian woman, who
lives on the floor above the store.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-10
City BRIEFS


The new house being built Tor
f. L. Brown on Market street, adJoin-
ing the home of Postmaster Tice, mas
been erected as far as the second
story.
An Eldridge bicycle has been
reported missing by Mr.. Jensen, who
lives at Hall avenue and wood
bridge road. The police are search
ing for the stolen wheel.
-Patrolman Quinlan reported OH
duty last night on account of sick
ness.
The Chamber of Commerce
meeting. which was to have peen
held last night, was not held on ac-
count of the weather preventing a
quorum. :,
The Central Labor Union held
no meeting last night, as other at
fractions and the weather interferred.
The Plumbers Union held no
meeting last night, it being postponed
until the next regular meeting night.
Some of the dirt carried away
from Market street is being used Tor
filling in on Hobart and King streets
Two fifty-foot coal scows are be-
ing finished at the Raritan dry docks,
Three forty-foot scows are being
built at the Perth Amboy dry docks
The barge Irene is at the PERTH
Amboy dry docks for a general over
hauling.
Uncle John, the veteran saw-file
Of Dunellen, was in town today.
Joseph D'Atri, who was former
" manager of Myers barber shop o.
Smith street, has entered the emplo
Of VAL H. Beck.
The steamer Amanda is a
Schantz C Eckert's for general re
pairs.
The sloop Ellen King is a
Gray's dock for repairs and painting
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-10
BERGEN co. is
TROUBLESOME.
Politicians Gathered at the State
House Yesterday Chances
Of Dryten'S Election.

TRENTON, Oct. 1O.-Governor's
day brought but few politicians to the
state capitol yesterday. There was
plenty of gossip, however, and not
the least interesting topic discussed
was the chances of United States
Senator John F. Dryden being re-
elected.
Among the first callers of the day
was former Senator William M. John
son, of Bergen county. Mr.. Johnson
who is looked upon as a gubernator-
ial possibility in the event of repub-
lican success, had a long talk with
Governor Stokes, and also with some
of the state leaders.
1t is understood that Mr.. Johnson
was asked some very pointed ques-
tons regarding the feeling of disaf-
lection against Mr.. Dryden in Bergen
county, and was called upon to ex-
plain why there was on the republi-
can assembly ticket of that county a
man who has come out with the
declaration that he would not vote
for Senator Dryden's reelection.
The candidate referred to was Guy
l.. Fake, of Rutherford, who, though
nominated by the republican machine
of Bergen, declared at the
which nominated him that, IN the
event of his election, under no cir
cumstances would he vote for Senator
Dryden. At that time the sentiment
was cheered, and the state leaders
are in a turmoil about the lack of
solidity in the ranks of the repub-
licans Of that county.
Senator Wakelee, of Bergen, is an
other who does not favor the %re-elec-
ton of the Prudential president. M.
Wakelee presided at the convention
where the anti-Dryden sentiment was
displayed, and Mr.. Johnson vas pres
ent, and, incidentally, received the
Endorsement of the convention for the
governorship.
The situation in Bergen was dis
cussed at considerable length, and the
seriousness of its aspect is regarded
as a severe handicap to Mr.. Johnson's
gubernatorial aspirations.
Senator Minch, of Cumberland,
was another of the visitors, and it
was announced that he had Endorsed
Walter s.. Bacon for the county court
bench of his county to succeed JUS
tice Trenchard, who was recently ele-
waited to the supreme court bench.
This Endorsement, it is believed, will
settle the contest that has been urged
in Cumberland for the position.
The governor was kept busy most
of the day by the visitors, all of whom
looked in on him for a few minutes
chat. The chief executive had just
resumed his duties at the office after
six days of recreation in the woods of
Pike county, Pa. He declared to all
that he had enjoyed his short vaca-
ton immensely, but felt that a longer
rest was what he needed.
Towards evening the governor had
a long talk with David Baird, the re-
publican boss" of Camden.
Last night the governor left for his
home in Millville, to visit his mother.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-10
G.. B. [. STATE
CONVENTION

HOBOKEN, Oct. 10.-The twenty
fourth annual meeting of the New
Jersey state council, Catholic Benevo-
lent Legion, opened here yesterday
morning wfths70 delegates and Off
GERS from all parts of the state in evil
dence. The morning session was ia
ken up with the reading of reports
and the examining of the credentials
of the delegates.
The report of State Secretary John
]. Richmond of Newark showed that
during the year three councils had
disbanded and the members consoli-
dated with other councils; that there
were 54 limitations, IS reinstate.
ments, 60 deaths and 81 suspensions
June so, 1906, there were 1901
members in the state who had paid
in assessments $1S27. 80, of which
S1,S13. so was RENTED to the state
treasurer, leaving a balance of $1S.'
70.
John J. Ghegan, of Newark, tbs
state president, in his annual address
declared the financial condition of tht
legion was all that could be desired
Up to date, he added, all approved
claims had been paid by the supreme
council, and the cash balance was
500, 000ssy
Mr.. Gregan said that for the six
months ending June 80 last there was
a gain of b25members in New Jersey,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-10
SAYS WIFE CARRIED
AWAY THEIR SON.
Her BrOtherin-LaW the Husband
Asserts, Drove Him Away
With a Gun.

NEWARK, Oct. 10.-In response
to a writ of habeas corpus sued out
by her husband, Mrs. Sadie Craig, al
present a resident of Spotswood, pro
duced yesterday in the court of cham
Gerry, at Newark, before Vice Chan-
cellor Emery, her son, Edward, nine
years old.
The writ was issued on the april
cation of Schenck Craig, husband OF
Mrs. Craig, who is a farmer OF East
Piscataway. He asserted that she de-
serted him last Sept. 20, and took heF
son, Edward, with her, leaving be-
hind four children of Craig by a for
mer wife, now dead.
Since the alleged desertion, accor-
ding to Craig, his wife and son have
been living with relatives at Spots
wood. Craig told how he vent to
Spotswood one day, accompanied by
a constable for the purpose of re-
gaining possession of his son. The at
tempt failed, Craig declared, because
William Wisham, his wife's brother
in-law, drove him and the constable
off the premises at the muzzle of a
shotgun.
Through Freeman Woodbridge,
her counsel, Mrs. Craig declared that
she had been compelled by her hus-
bands cruel treatment to leave him
and seek shelter for herself and son
with her relatives. She added that
she had instituted divorce proceed
ings which include a petition for the
custody of her son.
Robert Adrain, counsel for Craig,
asserted that his client had nc know
ledge of the institution of divorce
proceedings and that no service had
been made of papers on Craig.
Mr.. Woodbridge replied that a pc
tition had been filed and service
of papers would follow.
The vice chancellor continued the
hearing until Oct. II, permitting Mrs.
Craig to retain possession of the boy,
but warning her to keep him within
the jurisdiction of the court.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-10
AT
A CONVENTION
Workingmen from All Sections
of State Meet in MOntGIair to
FOrmAsSOciatiOn.

Union Workmen from all parts OF
New Jersey assembled at Montclair.
yesterday, and formed a state asso-
citation of the International Laborers'
Union. In the election of officers
that followed, James Brown, of Plain
field, was made first vice president.
He is connected with the ma
chinists' union and has represented
it in numerous conferences and con
ventions.
The other officers elected were
State President Thomas Healey, of
Montclair; second vice president John
Somerville; of Dover, secretary and
treasurer, John Mckee, of Montclair.
The places represented by delegates
were Newark, Montclair, Dover, Phil
lipsburg, Plainfield, Long Branch,
Red Bank, Passaic, Paterson and
also Easton, Pa. w. ]. Crichtlow, OF
Dayton, o., the international presi-
dent, was to have been present, but
was prevented by sickness.
The session was called to order by
John Mckee, who previously had
been appointed state representative
by the national president. He gave
an address on organized labor and
its objects. James Beine, president
of the Montclair local union, then
took the chair. The objects of the
union were explained and a commit
tee was appointed to draw up a set of
bylaws, and other committee was
named to select the officers.
Dover was selected as the place for
the next meeting, which will be held
Sunday, January 6, 1907.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-10
To SEPARATE
CONTINENTS
Government Asks for Bids fol
Entire Panama Canal Con-
2 tractor Must Dig Ditch.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10.-Invitations
for proposals to complete the Panama
canal have been issued by the canal
commission, and the form of contract
under which the work is to be done
| was made public by Chairman Shonts,
I who also gave out a letter written 10
the secretary of war giving the com
missions reasons for contracting the
work.
The contract provides that each DID
der must undertake the entire work OF
construction. No bar will be oHereu
to corporations associating in the I'M
dertaking. but they must be legally Or
| ganized into a single body with which
the government can deal. Bidders VIII
not be considered who do not have
| available capital of S5,000,000. A GER
tilted check for 100000 is required
with each proposal, and a bond or
$3,00O,000 will be required from the
successful bidder.
The bidding is not limited to Ameri-
can bidders. All proposals are to be
in before noon of Dec. ~, when they
will be opened. Proposals are to be eX-
pressed in terms of percentage upon
the estimated cost of construction,
which is to be fixed by a board of five
engineers, three representing the gov
eminent and two representing the con-
tractor.
Sixty days after the signing of the
contract actual work is to begin on the
isthmus and the contractor is to take
over all employees on the isthmus
which the commission does not wish
to retain. No American employee is
to work more than eight hours.
Mr.. Shonts' letter says that because
of the unprecedented and greatly ex-
tended Industrial activity of the time
and the consequent violent competi-
ton for all classes Of superintendent,
foremen, subcontractors, skilled me-
chanics and even ordinary laborers it
would take the commission years to Sc
cure men and build up departmental
construction organizations which would
equal in efficiency those o controlled
by the leading contractors of the Unit
ed States"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-10
JERSEY CENTRAL MAY
HAVE ONE BIG PARK.

PLAINFIELD, Oct. 10.-The eX-
tensive real estate operations in Park
avenue property, between the rail
road and Fourth street, has given
rise to considerable talk rs to the
purpose of the New Jersey Central
in its attempt to acquire additional
land adjoining that it now owns. The
company has given notice to v. w.
Nash, Sr., whose building occupies q
site nexto to that owned by Miss Lin
coin, the florist, that he must re-
move the same by December 8. ii
was also desired that Miss Lincoln
remove her building, but her lease
runs for another year and nothing
can be done until then.
The company has also offered John
Manley $4,000 for his property on
Park avenue, and it is said, that an
offer of $4,000 has been made for
the Miller building at Park avenue
and Fourth street. Overtures are
said to have been made for the Bird
property, adjoining that of the tele-
phone office.
1t is reported that the company de-
sires to lay out this property in one
big park, extending from Park ave-
nue. back to the eastbound station.
Mr.. Nash has planned to tear down
his old buildings and store the ma
terial, and it is quite likely that he
and William Classen, the barber, who
occupies one of the stores in his
present building, will lease n OF
the vacant stores in the Marsh build
ing on Park avenue, opposite the
Plainfleld Trust Company.
Another Improvement planned by
the railroad company is the removal
of the brick building formerly used
as a city Jail and the water pumping
station close by, and the land viii
be converted into the large park pro
posed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-10
EXCITING
METUCHEN
ELECTION.
Proposition to Build New $780,.
600 School Defeated by the
Citizens of Borough.
speca,l to the EVENING NEWS:

SpeCitu to h NE WS:
METUCHEN, Oct. 10.-In an ex-
citing election at which men and
women voted, last night, the PROPOSE.
ton to build a $4,000 school build
ing on Highland XII was de-
feated by about forty votes. There
were 336 votes polled in all. The
proposition which was defeated also
included a plan to rescind the cleo
ton of May 81 last, when a PROPOSE
ton to erect a $500 building on the
property adjoining the high school
was defeated.
The election was held at the high
| school from Sis until 9:15 O'Clock,
and il was a scene of excitement
throughout.
The question, or a similar PROPOSE
ton, may be submitted to the voters
Of the borough again, as increased fa-
| cilities are sorely needed. 1t is not
likely to be put on the ballots at the
general election next month.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-10
boundary Case Postponed.

WASHINGTON, Oct. IB:-In the
supreme court of the United States
yesterday the attorney general for
New Jersey entered a motion for a
further suspension of the hearing in
the boundary case of New Jersey VS..
Delaware. the Oldest case on the
courts docket.
In making the motion the attorney
general said that the House of Repre-
sent9 t-llad failed to ratify the
agv sment between the two states
he hoped that by a suspension
secure such ratification during the
ming season. If not, he desired to
i've the case heard on the testimony
iready taken. The motion was talk
IN under ~advisement.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-10
MAY BE BODY OF
NEWARK CONTRACTOR

PENNINGTON, n, j.. Oct. 10.-Coro-
ner George NJ. Pidcock announces that
he has strong grounds for the belief
that the charred body of a man found
in the cinders of a brush heap near the
summit of Mount Asbury is that of
Frank L. Hopkins, Il well to do New
ark contractor, the mystery of whose
disappearance on the night of July p
has v been solved. The theory Is
that he was set upon and beaten by
robbers who killed him and then burn
ed his body.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-10
TO OCCUPY SHIPMAN
BUILDING OcTOBER 22.

The new stores in the Shipman
building, in Smith street, are rapidly
nearing completion and are expected
to be occupied by October %. The
store on the east side of the building
will be occupied by the Great Atlantic
& Pacific Tea Company. The store
on the west side will be occupied by
Friedman Brothers, as a mems cloth
ing and furnishing store.
Largest circulation-enough said.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-10
MANHOLE IS NEARLY
READY FOR CABLES

The large manhole at Smith and
State streets, is about half finished,
and by tomorrow will be ready for
the cables.
The manhole, which is oval shap-
ed, is built entirely of brick, and re-
quires skilled workmanship to fin
ish it properly. AS soon as the hole
is completed, the cables, which ar
rived today, and are now on this
street, will be run through the con-
duits without delay.
The Ci7ens' Electric Light, Heat
& Power Company expect to start
supplying rover as soon as the ca
bles are strung, which will be within
about a week.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-10
Stricken In Front of High school.

A woman was suddenly taken i'll
in front of the high school this morn
ing. Bystanders hurried to her as
sistance, and she was taken to the
office of DR.. James Stafford, who was
not at home. Later she was removed
to her home in a carriage, where
medical aid was summoned.
The woman was walking along in
front of the high school when she
suddenly gave a gasp, and fell against
the stone wall near the lteps.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-10
FIRST REHEARSAL OF
SYMPHONY SOCIETY

The first rehearsal of the Perth
Amboy Symphony Society will be
held Friday night at Braga Hall. The
members are requested to bring in
struments and music stands, in rea-
diness for regular rehearsal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-10
Lieut.. Parker for Cuba.

PLAINFIELD, Oct. 10:-Lieuten-
ant Colonel James Parker, Thirteenth
United States cavalry, son OF Cort-
landt Parker, has been detached from
his regiment and ordered to Cuba ON
special duty with General Funston.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-10

Children eat, sleep and. grow after
taking HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea. Brings rosy cheeks, Laughing
eyes, good health and strength. A
tonic for sickly children. 9 OF
Tablets, 80 cents. Sections drug
store, 10 Smith street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-10

Largest circulation-enough said.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-08
east LYNNE"
Star Theatre Crowded Again Last Night
to See Willard Company.

The Star theatre was again packed to
witness the second performance OF East
Lynne" No matter where this beau
tiful piece is produced it is bound to
draw, Mr.. Willard was again much in
evidence with his great and artistic rem
dering of the role of "Archibold Carlyle"
Mr.. Layton again proved himself very
promising young actor, playing the
william to perfection. Miss Shepard,
again brought tears to the eyes OF most
of the ladies present, and shows herself
to be an actress of no mean order. The
rest of the company did excellently.
EAST Lynne" will be produced tonight
and on Saturday matinee. Thursday
night Mr.. Willard will produce the
"Silver King" he appearing as "Wini-
fred Denver" a part quite different from
what we have seen this talented actor
in. The piece will be put on with every
detail and under the personal direction
of Mr., Blanchard