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Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-17
ALBERT BOIL LSCHWE|LER NAMED
FOR MAYOR BY THE DEMOCRATS
City Convention NOminates VIM A.
Crowney for Comptroller and John
c. CarretsOn for Recorder.
LONG CAUCUS HELD BEFOREHAND

For Mayor-Albert BollschweiIer.
For Comptroller William A.
Growney.
For Recorder-John &. Garretson.
For Excise Commissioners-Ne
Lybeck, John Seaman, Christopher
Meshrow, Thomas Silver, and John
II. Mulchahey.
The foregoing ticket was named at
the democratic city convention in Odd
Fellows hall last night. A caucus
lasting an hour preceded the conven-
ton, and the convention itself did
not last more than ten minutes. The
candidates We're all nominated by ac-
clamation. 1t was asserted that the
slate had been agreed upon after
careful deliberation and that they
thought they had a ticket which
would restore the city to the demo-
cratic side. There was a small audi
ence present
The caucus was held in the club
rooms in the Odd Fellows building
adjoining the hall and commenced q
few minutes after o'clock. Every
phase of the situation was gone into
by the delegates, with the idea of
naming a ticket which would corral
the votes of all wings of the demo-
cratic party in this city.
AS the old town clock finished toll
ing nine, the delegates filed into the
main hall and at sos Joseph e
Stricken, chairman of the democratic
executive committee. called the con
vention to order.
He called for nominations for
chairman and Richard F. White was
named. Mr.. White took the chair
and called for nominations for sec
retary. John d. Reardon was named
Chairman White then called foc
nominations for mayor, and James
Kirby placed Albert Bollschweiler's
name before the convention in brief
speech.
1.-The delegates" he said, 'have
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-17
JACKSON SPOKE AT
4TH WARD MEETING
First of Series Of Ward Gatherings
---CauCus Tonight.

Senator William H. c. Jackson, of
New Brunswick, candidate for re-
election on the republican ticket,
came to this city last night and made
his first appearance in the active
campaign. In the course of fort
night he will visit other ward meet
ings in this city.
A large crowd greeted the senator
in the fourth ward last night, and the
different committeeman expect large
audiences in some of the other wards.
The republicans will hold a caucus
tonight to prepare for the city con-
vention which is to be held tomor-
row night at City Hall. AS candidates
for the mayoralty the names OF
Chauncey C. Baldwin, South r. Far
rington, Jens X. Jensen and Dr.
Frank c. Henry have been mention
ed. George w. Yepsen has been sug-
gested for comptroller, and it is un-
derstood that number of the dele
gates favor John Anderson in opposi-
ton to renominating Harold E. Pick
ersgill, the present recorder. 1t is
said that the present members of the
excise board will not be renominated.
Last Nights Meeting.
About $50 republican voters of the
fourth and other wards met in Nc
Kinley hall on Elm street last night
and heard Senator jackson, candidate
for reelection.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-17
ESCAPED LAD. !. !.
WAS CAUCk..
Wadda SitzkOWsky, Who G, !.
Of City Lookup, Caught laa-5,
at Railway.

Word was received by the polit
today that Wadda Sitzkowsky, of 12s
Mechanic street, the boy who esca"
from the lookup yesterday, had b.
caught last night by the Railway
thorities. Chief Burke, by telepho-
told them to hold young Wadda ui..-
he was called for. Patrolman MeIapn
row notified Mrs. Sitzkowsky 6Yday
that her son had been caught and adj
vised her to go and bring him home.
She complied and Wadda is now safe
with his parents once more. The boy
seems mcorrigible and the police
think that he should be placed in
some institution.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-17
NAME
COMMITTEES
Perth AmbOy Lodge Prepares
for Memorial Next Month and
Convention Next Year.

Perth Amboy Lodge No. 7S4, B. p.
o. Elks, held their regular meeting
last night in the odd Fellows build
ing. AS the annual memorial day of
the Elks is to be held next month, a
committee to make the necessary ar
rangements was appointed. Harold
E. Pickersgill was appointed chair
man, assisted by John K. Sheehy, F.
l.. Smith and William K. Bassford.
The local lodge expects to largely at
tend the convention at Philadelphia
next year, and some of the plans
were discussed last night. The fol-
lowing committee is in charge OF the
arrangements: Albert Bollschweiler,
c. Howard Smith, ]. G. Burns, A. +.
Kennedy and A. f. Munoz
The members enjoyed a social
hour after the meeting.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-17

Acting Mayor Pfeiffer opened the
meeting with a short address. and
urged all present to do their utmost
to help the party win at this election.
Mr.. Pfeiffer spoke straight from the
shoulder, and the building rang with
applause as he made his concluding
remarks.
Alderman Emil Warter, of the
fourth ward, introduced State Senator
W. H. c.. Jackson, who was received
heartily. Senator Jackson made a
short speech, and gave brief outlines
of the issues. During his entire
speech, every voter present listened
attentively. After his address Mr.
Jackson shook hands with all present
The senator, after refreshments had
been served, left on the II o'clock car
for New Brunswick.
Assemblyman Frank Crowther
made a short address, and during the
evening kept the gathering laughing
at his droll stories. A number of
the city officials and aldermen from
other wards were present, and re-
publicans in the fourth ward are elat-
ed today over the success of last
nights meeting.
A prominent republican of the
ward said today that they were ready
for the coming fight and expect to
make a great showing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-17
ESCAPES
FROM STEAMER HERE

Captain James McGrath, of the
steamer Grenada, which arrived here
from Trinidad on Monday, seems to
haxe been born under an unlucky
star. While off the coast few days
ago, fire was discovered in the hold
of the vessel, and for time it was
feared that the ship would be lost
The confagration was finally placed
under control, and the vessel arrived
at the Barber Asphalt Works.
When the steamer left Trinidad, n
mulatto succeeded in boarding the
boat and remained hidden until the
vessel was out at sea. When the
steamer arrived here on Monday, til !;
stowaway was still aboard, but was
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-17

closely watched by the officers. Some
how the boy escaped last night, and,
in spite of the efforts of the crew,
Captain McGrath and the police, the
missing mulatto could not be located.
All the trains, ferries and roads We're
closely watched by the police, but not
trace of the colored stowaway
could be found. A general alarm has
been sent to nearby cities. Should
the stowaway succeed in escaping,
Captain McGrath. it is said, is subject
TO a heavy fine.
The description of the mulatto IS
as follows: Height, feet, 7 inches;
complexion light, high piccolo voice;
wore small white cap when last
seen
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-17
Facts Brought Out at Hearing in
Trenton Yesterday --Signed The
Jackson Bill With a Clause of
Explanation Appended.
HIS RIGHTS ARE ASSA|LED

J.. Fox. Their testimony was to Of
ficiall prove the passage of the bill.
the adjournment of the legislature
and the approval of the measure by
the governor, together with its in
corporation in the chapter laws of the
state.
The most interesting development
was the discovery of note append
ed to the original bill, typewriter on
stationery of the executive depart
ment with corrections apparently
made by the governor. The memoran-
dun reads as follows:
''This bill was drawn in accordance
with the suggestions of Judge Fort
and was signed by the governor after
receiving an opinion from the attor-
ney general that it did not validate
any wrongful acts on the part of
those connected with the construc-
ton of the Perth Amboy bridge. II
validates the bridge and the bonds.
the bonds having been taken in good
faith
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-17
spocia, to the EVENING NEWS:

Special to the EVENING NEWS:
TRENTON, Oct. Preliminary
testimony was taken before Supreme
Court Commissioners James II. Van
Cleef here yesterday in the certiorari
proceedings instituted by Charles A.
Bloomfield against the Middlesex
Board of Chosen Freeholders and in
volving the right of the governor to
sign bills after the sine die adjourn
ment of the legislature. The certio
rari attack is directed at the Perth
Amboy bridge to legalize which, and
TO assist the freeholders out of their
difficulties, Senator Jackson had a
bill passed validating the proceedings
already taken. This measure was
signed by the governor on June L.,
about two months after the leg.s'6
ture adjourned.
The witnesses called were Clerk
James Parker, of the house, Secre-
tary Howard L. lyle, of the senate,
Assistant Secretary of State j. B. r.
Smith, and Executive Clerk Edward
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-17
G. S. SILzER
is COMING.
Series of Meetings Planned by
Democrats Candidates and
Other Speakers.

There will be a series of mass
meetings held in the different wards
in this city during the coming week,
at which George S. Silzer, candidate
for state senator on the democratic
ticket, is to be present. The first
meeting will be held on Friday night
of this week. The democrats expect
to have large crowds at all these
rallies and are arranging to have a
parade previous to the meetings.
Two wards will combine in two or
three meetings.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-17

WINS SUIT.
PIaintiffssFaiIS to Prove Case of
Alleged UnprOVOked Assault
and Battery.

In the suit in the New Brunswick
district court of Andrew Kramer
against Matthias Winckler to recover
damages for an alleged assault, de-
cision was rendered favoring the de
fendant. Stephen f. Somogyi repre-
sented the defendant and John A,
Coan, of South Amboy, the plaintiff.
The testimony was taken through In
terpreter Louis Kemeny.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-17
WEBER PLANT
is SOLD FOR
$780, 0 0 0.
Important Realty Transaction
Didier-MarCh Company, Of
New York, Purchasers.
Special to the EVENING NEWS:

Special 70 the EVENING NEWS:
NEW BRUNSWICK, Oct. 1.-THE
clay plant of Adam Weber's Sons has
been sold to the Didier- March Com
pany, of New York, for $230,000. The
plant is one of the largest in this
section and the purchase price is con-
sidered large one.
The deed for the property was re-
corded in New Brunswick today.
1t is understood that the plant is
TO be enlarged and greatly developed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-17
AN EXHIBIT
AT LIBRARY
Interesting Series of Picture
Bulletins List Of Books ADD
ed for Children.

An interesting series of picture
bulletins is now being exhibited at
the public library. The bulletins,
which are arranged about the child
ren's room and reading room in
chronological order, tell by means OF
pictures and short accounts from his
tory, the story of New York City
from its earliest beginning to the
present day. Books relating to New
York and its vicinity have been Sc
lected and placed on shelves near
the pictures. To all who are interest
ed, especially the school children and
teachers, the library extends a cor
dial invitation to come and see.
Following is list of books which
have recently been added to the jul
venile department of the library:
Baldwin. Fifty Famous Stories
Retold.
Baldwin. Thirty More Famous
Stories Retold.
Bradish Old Morse Stories.
Eggleston. Stories of Great Amer
leans for Little Americans.
Horne. Stories of Great Artists
!. Kelly. Short Stories of Our Shy
Neighbors.
Lane. American History in Lit
erature.
MacClintock. The Philippines.
Pratt. Legends of the Red Child
ren.
Stokes. Ten Common Trees.
Todd. Brief History of the City
of New York.
Wade. Our Little Cuban Cousin.
Walton. Stories of Pennsylvania.
Fiction.
Aulnoy Old French Fairy Tales.
Bay. Danish Fairy and Folk Stor-
les.
Brown. Two College Girls.
Dickens. Twelve Christmas Stor'
les.
Eliot. Silas Mariner.
Goldsmith. History of Goody TWO
Shoes.
Goodloe. College Girls.
Lane Stories for Children.
Martineau. Crofton Boys
Martineau. Feats on the Fjord.
Martineau., Peasant and Prince.
Rankin. Girls of Gardenville.
Stevenson. Treasure Island.
Stoddard Talking Leaves.
Wiggin. Birds Christmas Carol.
Wiggin. Half Dozen Housekeep-
ers.
Wood. Children's First Story Book
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-17
GOOD GOVERNMENT
CLUB PROGRESSES.

The Republican Good Government
League held an enthusiastic meeting
last night, at the headquarters in the
Mccormick building. A fine meet
ing with a good attendance was held
New members are coming in.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-17
BOYS CONFESS
BIKE THEFTS.

In the past week a number of BIZ
cycle thefls have been reported to the
police, who started TO work on the
cases at once AS result Angelo
Tiero and Leo Dressler were placed
under arrest, and confessed to steal
ing DR.. F.. A. Hult's bicycle few
days ago. The two boys confessed
to stealing. some other wheels, and
offered to tell where they were hid
den. Detective Huff is trying to To-
cate thine wheels today. The two boys
are now locked up awaiting hearing
They were brought before Recorder
Pickersgill this morning, and con-
fessed their guilt. They were re-
manded until more evidence can be
secured.
The NEWS gives the news when 1t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-17
OF TITLES
is THREATENED.

A local lawyer for one of the pur-
chasers Of the Hallahan property
through the j. j. Nash executors
sale, claims that the title of his eli
ent's purchase is not valid. II the
other sales are found to hold inyalid
titles the entire sale Will be rendered
null.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-17
GOING TO NEWARK TO SEE
ABOUT TENEMENTS.

Several prominent men of this city
will leave here this afternoon for
Newark to interview the board OF
tenement house commissioners re-
garding the inspection here.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-17
INJURED WOMAN is
EXPECTED TO RECOVER

Miss Jensine Hansen, Who. as told
in yesterdays NEWS, had fallen from
the second story windowaof the We
deem building, in Smi{A street, is
rapidly recovering. As I'd as can be
asccrtaiued she Is not mid cd intern
ally, end Il Is expected fliA She viii
have fully recovered IN a ID " days.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-17
Boys brigade Advancing.

A large number Of the members of
the Boys Brigade of the First Bap-
tist church met at the chapel in Fay.
ette street last night and held a
meeting and drill.
Several new members were admit
ted into the organization.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-17
VERDICT FOR
DIAM0 D.
Special to the EVENING NEWS /:

NEW BRUNSWICK, Oct. f7:-A
verdict for 81 ,0S2.3S was rendered in
favor of Tube Diamond, Perth Am
boy contractor. in his action against
Farley Cohen for balance for the
erection of building.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-17

"A1I things are difficult before
they are easy such as getting the
swing of it, in advertising a store.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-17
Pleads Not Guilty to Theft.
'cial to the EVENING NEWS:

Spec1dI 70 Ne EFENIN'F NE W0
NEW BRUNSWICK, Oct. IT,
Martin Miles, of South Amboy, plead
ed not guilty today to stealing -four
pairs of shoes and six razors from A..
Wolff & Company on July 5. They
were valued rtGNs Bail for trial
was sot- al TOO
Largest eirAlation-enoug said.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-17

State Board of Librarians Meets.
Epecial to the EVENING NEWS:
NEW BRUNSWICK, Oct. IL
The State Board of Librarians meets
here today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-17

Largest cifplation-enough said,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-09
GREW FROM SMALL CAUSE.
Because One Man Was Behind In
His Union Dues IA Strike Involve
ing 5000 Was Called.

Butte, Mont, Aug. f.-The five mine;
of the Boston and Montana company
shut down at 6 o'clock Friday evening
the men being notified that the proper
ties would remain inactive until the
strike of the smeltermen at the Great
Falls smeltering plant of the company
had been settled. Three thousand
men are rendered idle in this city. be-
sides a number Of ore train crews
which have heretofore been hauling
the output of the Boston and Montana
mines, about 1000 tons daily, from the
Butte properties to the Great Falls
smelters.
1t developed that one man, who was
in arrearages on his union dues, Is
the cause of the whole trouble. which
thus far has thrown 5000 men out Of
employment. Five smeltermen, con.
shutting a committee, became too a.
sistent in demanding the discharge OF
this one smeterman behind in his
union payments and the quintet were
discharged. Their dismissal precip-
itated the trouble, the union demand
ing the reinstatement of the five men,
and upon the col1pany's refusal the
strike was ordered.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-09
MAY SELL LAND AT AUCTION.
That May BE the Plan Adopted IL
DispOking of the kfOwa-CO-
manche Pasture.

Lawton, Ok, Aug. 4.-The latest I'M
official information received here is to
the effect that the Kiowa-Camonche
Indian pasture lands of 100000 acres
in Comanche county will be pa
at public auction instead of by the
sealed bid plans. A letter from the
acting secretary of the interior, Judge
Ryan, received at the United States
land Office in Lawton Friday, indicates
that President Roosevelt will issue
his proclamation much in advance of
the time expected by all and that the
commutation act under the homestead
laws will be in full force and allow
prospective purchaser the right to
prove up on the land after fourteen
months settlement by paying the de-
ferred payments The plans of auc-
pioneering the land will be set out in
in President Roosevelt's proclamation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-09
ABENE WEEKLY REFLECTOR AgENE KANSAS AUGUST PAGES.
10 PROSECUTE RAILROADS.
Attorney General Moody has d.
rected That Actions Begin.
They Are Charged with Violations
Of Safety Appliance Actsr-Suits
where Violations Occur.

Washington, Aug. 4.-Attorney Gen
eral Moody, in accordance with thu
policy heretofore determined on, hal
directed further prosecutions of
number of railroads for violations d
the federal safety appliance acts. The
United States attorneys for the vari'
GUS districts wherein the violations
were committed will be directed Ia
file and vigorously prosecute suits
for the recovery Of the statutory PEN
atty. The Chicago, Burlington g
Quincy railway company will be sued
for II penalties and the st. Louis, Iron
Mountain & Southern railway com
pany for 30 penalties.
The roads to be made defendants
and the districts wherein suits will
be brought include the following:
Belt railway of Chicago, northern
district of Illinois; Chicago G North
western railway company. district Of
Nebraska; Chicago, Rock Island q
Pacific railway company. southern
district of Iowa; Kansas City South
ern railway company, western dis
trict of Missouri; Missouri Pacific
railway company, western district Of
Missouri and district of Nebraska;
St. Louis & San Francisco railroad
company, western district Of Tennes'
see see. ST. Inuis. Iron Mountain &
Southern railway company, western
district of Tennessee; st. Louis
Southwestern railway company, east
ern district of Arkansas; Southern
railway company, western district OF
Tennessee; Union Pacific railroad
company, district of Nebraska; I'm.
ion Stock Yards company of Omaha
district of Nebraska.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-09
Bad Stomach Makes
Bad Blood.

Wa, oo, not moLa awaat hnttar In 4
.ou SSn ny hn mann T T% Stowa"h aavve,
- Q churn In which to agitate, work ~
and disIntegrate our food as 1t Is being
digested. II II be- weak, sluggish ano
foul the result Will be torpid, sluggish
liver and bad, impure blood.
The ingredients OF Dr. Pierce,s Goiden
Medical Discovery are Just such as Des'
serve to correct and cure all such oe-
engagements, II is made up without a
drop OF alcohol IN itss composltioni chem-
ically pure, triple--refined glycerlne pelng
used instead OF the commonly employed
alcohol. Now this glyceTlne Is OF ITSELF q
valuable medicine, Instead OF q deleteri-
oTa agant liIa alcohol. especfally in the
Ou1 " "a ,roai Stonooch dvsnensia and the
Cure Vi weah syo iSi, N fprof EinIav
various forms OF lnulgestIon. IIoi; liz
EllingwoOd, M. d., oi Bennett Meuicai
College, Chicago, says OF II:
aIn dyspepsia II serves an excellent pur-
nose ~ 1t is one OF the best manufact-
ured products Of the present time In us
action upon enfeebleo. dlsordeTed stoma ah
especially y tnere u u anatinn ~ ~ stomach
as ~ yost et,icient preparation Glycerine
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-09

New Orleans. Aug. 4.-speaking Of
he yellow fever situation in Cuba
President Irion. Of the Louisiana state
board Of health, which has over q
score Of inspectors In the tropical
countries, said; 'sThe fever In Ha-
Vana is under splendid control. As
% the reports in Central America.
an freely say that the precautions
and sanitary measures are far better
than hey were last summer. The fe-
yer scare last summer woke up health
authorities m the tropical ports and
here e les fever everywhere this
summer than there was last year
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-09

Reading, Pa, Aug. A terrific
cloudburst struck the borough of Ham
burg, this county, late Friday. A
ten-foot flood swept through the main
portion of the town, leaving in Its
wake ruin and devastation. There
are washouts in the streets to the
depth of ten feet. Allan ]. Romigr
who was working in tinsmith shop
was drowned. The shop was swept
away. More than fifty dwellings were
damaged. Many persons escaped
drowning by rushing to the upper
floors of their residences. The total
loss will amount to more than $780,
900.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-09

Cleveland, Aug. 4.-Judge Kennedy
of the common pleas court. Friday
decided that Major Johnson was moi
guilty of contempt of court as charged
in connection with the tearing up Of
the tracks of the Cleveland Electric
Railway company last week in Full
ton street. The court held that W. j.
Springborn, director Of public service
had violated the temporary injunc-
ton issued by Judge Ford in the case
Springborn was fired 500 and costs
An application for a new trial was at
once filed by the attorneys for Spring
born.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-09
new Treaty with spA.a.

Madrid, Aug. 4.-Navarro Reverter,
the minister of finance, has announced
that the new commercial treaty be-
tween the United States and Spain
probably will become effective Septem-
Der l. Spain enjoys benefits equal to
those of the most favored nation. The
duration Of the treaty is not set forth,
but years notice from either side
is required for its announcement
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-09

Springfield, Mo-, Aug. 4.-The bonds.
man of Hacker, under Indictment
charged with perjury in connection
with the triple lynching here April IA
repudiated his bond Friday night and
turned the young man over to the
sheriff. He is now in Jail. D. D.
Gulbreath and VIII Gooch, charged
with first degree murder, and Hack
er, charged with perjury before a spe-
cial grand jury are the only men so
far arrested out Of the 20 indicted in
connection with the lynching. Their
cases are set for trial here next We'd
nesday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-09
Three Little Girls Long Trip.

Boston, Aug. Each of then
wearing a tag marked Portland, Ore.
U. S. A." three little girls, the ED
est not more than IL years old, ar
rived here unaccompanied Friday on
the Cunard liner Ivernia from Hell
singfors, Finland, the present seat Of
serious revolutionary disturbances.
The girls were given over to the rail-
road officers for their journey across
the continent. They go to their
father, Peter Westgard, of Portland
Ore,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-08-09

Des Moines, Aug. AIN runaway
accident near Lehigh, Ia, Friday two
children of Mr.. and Mrs. Axel John
son were killed and two more children
and the mother were badly injured.
The accident happened on-a hill down
which Mrs. johnson and her children
were driving. The dashboard gave
way throwing mother and two children
who were killed under the horses
where they were trampled.