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Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18
POLICE COURT NEWS.
Rush of Business Before the Re-
cOrder This Morning.

There has been a rush of business
in police court this week, the foreign
ers' celebration of Easter Monday
having much to do with it.
Macia Hoynachi, a boarder at the
house of Andrew Levinski, Fox Hill
road, Eagleswood, was arraigned
this morning on a charge of throw
ing water upon Mrs. Levinski. Lee
vinski withdrew the charge and Hoy
nachi was released.
Two umbrella men who gave their
names as James Devine, of Bayonne,
and Frank Daily, of Paterson, were
arrested by Patrolman Kozusko last
night on State street for intoXication
and pa~nhandling. The recorder com
mitted them to the county jail this
morning for ninety days.
John Habena was fined SIS last
night for his part in the miXup at
John Ianwiliuski's saloon on Hall
avenue, during which Zanwiliuski's
head was cut with a bottle and sew
eral bottles were smashed.
Two boxes were stolen from Wise
man & Rosenberg s dry goods store
at 397 State street yesterday after
noon. Patrolman McDermott was call
ed and the boxes were found in u
young fellows possession.
George Kish, who was accused of
throwing water and a stone at a girl
at Gipsytown was discharged this
morning after being in the lookup
for over a day. His wife and daugh-
ter were in court this morning and
promised that he would get his"
when they arrived home.
The police had a report of a row
at Gipsytown last night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18
TO CARRY FREIGHT
Trenton & New Brunswick Fast
Line Adopts New Law.

NEW BRUNSWICK, Apr. 1S.-
Following the passage by the legis-
lature of the bill to permit trolley
lines to carry freight, plans have been
made for the development of this
business by the Trenton and New
Brunswick Fast Line company. which
is to connect at Trenton with Della
ware river steamboats, from Camden
and Philadelphia.
1t is said The plans include a COM
bination with the MiddleseX Trans
portation company, of this city, for
Il combination boat and trolley
freight service.
The Delaware River Navigation
company has sold its business to a
new corporation, known az the Della
ware River Transportation company.
The purchase price was about $780,
900. Ex-senator Mitchell Perkins and
Henry Massey are interested in the
new concern.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18
ROBBERY AT
PORT READING
Police Notified to be on Lookout
for The Thieye Got JeweIry
and Money.

The police were notified about 6
O'Clock yesterday afternoon that the
residence of Theodore Beam, in West
avenue, between Port Reading and
Scwaren, had been burglarized of
iewelry and money between 2 and ,
o'clock. A man who had been hired
10 work about the place yesterday is
suspected and the local police have
been asked to be on the lookout for
him.
The following belonging TO Mr..
Barrett, Il boarder in the house, were
stolen: A lady's gold watch with a
blank space for a monogram on the
back; a mems gold open face watch;
a gold necklace: a gold heart set
with Il diamond, and a $40 note.
Also two long gold chains and a ring
set with an opal.
The man hired yesterday morning
was an American using good Ian
gnage. He was about forty years
old, 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighed
about $50 pounds. He had a sandy
complexion and part of the forcing
err on his right hand was missing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18
C0NCRECATIONALISTS
MEET IN CONVENTION
New Jersey Churches Represented
at Annual Session Being Held
in Washington, D. C.
trrom the NEWS Correspondent

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Apr. 1S.-
Representing fifty-six Congregational
churches in New Jersey, Maryland,
Virginia and the District of Columbia,
delegates to the number of half a
hundred met in this city yesterday
afternoon TO attend the thirty-eighth
annual meeting of the Congregation
nj Association of New Jersey. The ses-
sions were held in the Mount Pleas
ant Congregational church. The gen.
cral theme of the meeting vas a re
vival of conscience" The devotional
services yesterday afternoon YER
conducted by Rev. Howard A. NJ.
Briggs, of Jersey City. The dele
gates were welcomed by Rev. NJ. r.
Fishburn. The corresponding secre-
tary's report was made by Rev.
Charles l.. Goodrich, of Plainfield
The treasurer's report was by Mr..
James A. Noyes, of Orange.
Addresses were made by a number
of preachers in behalf of denomina-
tional work. The evening service
was led by Rev. w. A. Wagner, of
hSDUfy Idrk. n sermon WIS uellNer-
ed by Rev. Amory II. Bradford, ID,
of Montclair, on Conscience and So
cial Problems" The Lords Supper
was observed with Rev. G.. l.. Han
comb, of Newark, as one of the cele-
brants.
Rev. Charles l.. Goodrich, the cor
responding secretary, is an eloquent
preacher and serving his second term
as secretary. Rev. Amory II. Brad
ford is regarded as a tower of
strength in New Jersey. His reputa-
ton and influence is national as well
as local. and he is highly esteemed
abroad where he supplies English
churches during the summe vaca-
lion. c. S. A.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18
Give CHILDREN
A SHORTER SCHOOL DAY
Council of Education to Ask the
State Board TO Allow Change for
First and Second Grades.

TRENTON, Apr. 1S.-The last ses-
sion of the New Jersey council OF
education took place in the high
school auditorium Saturday after
noon. A resolution was adopted re-
questing the state board of education
to give children of the first and sec
ond grades shorter school days.
If the resolution is approved by the
state board three hours for the first
and second year children will consti-
tute a full day and entitle such class
es to consideration in the apportion-
ment of school money on the day ba-
sis. The resolution will also make it
possible for the dismissal of schools
at Don instead of l o'clock as is now
the rule.
These officers were elected: Presi-
dent, Charles f. Baxter, of Trenton:
vice president, A. B. Meredith of Nut
ley; secretary, s.. V. Arrowsmith, of
Red Bank; treasurer, S. E. Shull, of
Perth Amboy.
Among those present at the meet
ing were DR.. Green, Professor Will
liam NJ. Mumper, Ph.D., instructor of
psychics at the state normal school ;
Or. Carr, Ebenezer Mackey, ABB, SUI
pervising principal; Professor Apgar,
DR.. Wetzel, Dr.. Seeley, Mr.. Baxter
and educators from different sections
of the state.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18
STILL WAR AT AoUEpUcT.
Yves Won Union stakes and Ben
Crockett the Steeplechase.


NEW YORK. April 1S.-The second
day of the war on poolrooms inau-
gurated by the Jockey club at the
Aqueduct race track waS marked by
the same delay and strict censorship OF
all telegraphic messages which put the
poolroom representatives in a panic al
the opening.
In the city the smaller %poolrooms. IN
able TO withstand the burden Of cosi
thrown upon them by the stoppage oi
telegraphic intelligence. it is said. re
luctantly and one by one closed their
doors. While the larger places OF wager
by an elaborate system Of relay run
ners from watchers in trees and on tel
egraph poles 10 leased telephone lines
did IA cautious but brisk business,
The track, stands and betting ring al
Aqueduct swarmed with detectives.
and during the ours of the first Two
races they discovered several runners
who obtained advanced information
and the results of races and hurried
the news ont TO confederateS who had
leased lines Installed in farmhouses
or who had paid Il nearby telephone
station TO remain open fot their sole
use.
When the II returned after the
second race. however. they found theil
entrance barred. Tlieu they werc-tort-
ed to give up the attempts lo Obtain
advance information and confined then
efforts TO securing the bare results, The
first. second and third in each race
j. \. brakes Yves. backed down from
Z to > to an even money favorite and
making his first appearance OF Inc
year. easily won the Union selling
stakes. one mile. The Drake col'
jumped away in front at The start and
gradually increasing his advantage Il
the finish. won by ten lengths. The
first steeplechase run over the Aque
duet course resulted in Il victory fol
the split favorite. Ben Crockett, VIII
Phantom second and the outsider. Sal
tine. third. Three favorites won. sum
maries:
First Rsce.-Fay. first; Clements
second: Mexican Silver. third.
Second Race.-Ben Crockett, first
Phantom. second: Saline. third.
Third Race. - Dolly Dollars, first
Toddles, second; Scotia Belle. third.
Fourth Race.-Wes. first; J. +. Dono
hue. second; Monterey, third.
Fifth Race.-Robador. first; Colossal
second: Workman. third.
Sixth ;,ace.-Cinna, first; Ballot Box
second; Sahara, third.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18
CASE WAS SETTLED.
Special to the EVENING NEWS:
Nnyyr DDIrNCyKrICK Al,

SpecinE TO lie ETENING NE VS.:
NEW BRUNSWICK, Apr. IS
The suit of Daniel Boice VS.. the Phil
adelphia & Reading railroad com
pany for $4,000 has been settled out
of court for $500. Boice sued .Nr
damages to his land caused by spark.
from p. & r. locomotives. There wcfo
fifty witnesses s%ubpoenaed in tn
case, thirty of them for the %.ail"ol(
company.
Justice Fort will return Mona ic
try cases.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18
AMONG
THE MISSING
Are Reported 10 Have Dis
appeared Police Asked TO
Assist in the Search.

Captain Lindsey. of a vessel at
the Perth Amboy dry docks, reported
to the police this morning that his
eighteen-year-old son had been miss
ing since last night. A description
vas given.
Mrs. Fredrickson, of Washington
and Division streets, reported TO the
police yesterday afternoon the mys-
terious absence from home of her
young son. II was thought that the
youngster might have jumped on a
freight or coal car bound for Penn
sylvania.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18
LAND
FOR TROLLEY.
Application Made Before Justice
Fort TO Fix Value on Wood
bridge Township Property.
Spccia, to the EVENING NEWS:

NEW BRUNSWICK, Apr. IS
Justice Fort appointed three com
missioners in proceedings brought to
condemn land owned by the Thornall
family in Woodbridge township for
the Short Line railroad. Adrian Ly-
on represented the Thornalls and
Willard P. Voorhees, and Fred Weige!
appeared for the railroad company
The commissioners named are Wash
ington Wilson, of Metuchen, w. E
Florance, of New Brunswick, and
William Edgar, of Woodbridge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18
Mr.. PETERSON BURIED
Funeral Takes Place This After.
noon from Church.

The funeral of Andrew Peterson
will be held from his late home in
Smith street, this afternoon at 2
O'Clock and 2:30 o'clock at st. Ste
phen's Danish Lutheran church. Rev.
J. F. Christensen, pastor of the
church, VII be in charge of the SER
vice.
50 The Danish Brotherhood and Pc
Ambo Tribe of Red Men will attend
the funeral in a body, The pail bear
ers will be four members from each
lodge. The interment will be in AL
pine cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18

WASHINGTON, April lS.2The cruis-
er Tacoma. commanded by Command
er James T. Smith. which has been act
ing as II CONVOY to the dry dock Dewey
since she passed he island of Malta
Oh the 4th inst. arrived at Port Said,
ut the north end of the SueZ canal. and
reports thai the dock is making good
morrow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18
Heart Was on the Outside.

NEWARK, n. j., April 1S.-rhysi-
riins here say there is no parallel in
1nlical records for the phenomenon Of
,.;iure that has been disclosed at the
Ia Heart of the infant instead of be-
hi. in its normal position was by a Gu
:.Jus freak of nature placed complete
is outside the chest. directly over its
natural position. The child lived for
w daYS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18
Unidentified Body Found Burial.

NORFOLK, Va. April ls.-Ou the
beach IL mile north Of the Dam Neck
Mills life saving station the badly de-
composed body of Il man was found
without any marks of identification.
The man was five feet six inches tall.
weighed 40 pounds. wore dark trou-
sers with small stripes. laced shoes.
tai colOred underwear and black satin
shirt. The body was buried Oh the
beach. The man was probably drown
ed from some vessel.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18
SERVICE TIME TABLE.
Efective Jan. q. 1905.

IIUNNIFU VHH1 % IyUs
Cars leave Railway Junction for Railway he
formatory every 80 minutes from $40 a. m. until
1140 pm,
Cars leave Railway JuncSon for Woodbridge
Creek every hour from $40 a. m. until IL 10 D. 10.
connecting with New Brunswick cars If after
the hour. 80 p. m. car from Railway Junction
last car that makes connections for New
Brunswick.
Cars leaving New Brunswick at 5.45 a. m and
every hour until S.45 p. III. connect with car for
Sewaren, Woodbride &, Railway and Westfieid.
Cars leaving Perth Amboy ferry at 6.57 n. m.
and every hour until 9.57 p. m, then 1912 p. m.
and 11.42 p. m. Connect for Sewaren, Wood
bridge. Railway and Westicld.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18

COWES, Isle of Wight. April 49,
King Alfonso of Spain is here with
Princess Ena of Battenberg and her
mother. The young couple We're warm
ly greeted by the people on all sides.
King Alfonso has personally appealed
to the newspaper men TO permit him to
enjoy his visit to his bride elect with
out being subjected to any annoyance.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18

are being made for a private dance.
to be held in this hail next Thursday
night, April 26. Mrs. Hans Nielsen
and Mrs. Andrew Anderson were APP
pointed a committee to make all ar
rangements. After the usual BUSH
was transacted, dancing and
singing were enjoyed by all. after
which refreshments of coffee and
cake were served and a general good
time was had.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18
An Old Time Crfnoiine Ball.

NEW YORK. April 1S.-In the Old
Astor House. in lower Broadway, to-
night society will attempt TO revive the
social glories Of the tifties, and the
''crinoline BALI promises to be the
CHEF event of the post Lenten season.
Fifty years ago New York society as
sembly balls were danced in the ball
room of this seventy-year-old hotel.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18
Thieves Looted School No. -

During the Easter vacation school
No. 2 was entered and the desks OF
the teachers were ransacked. Be
tween 81 and S. and a pair of eye
glasses were stolen. The principal
reported The occurrence to the po-
lice.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18

BUFFALO. April 1S.-Former Super
visor John 1. Stock was arraigned here
and pleaded not guilty 10 an indict-
ment charging him with accepting Il
bride of $1,000 in connection with the
graveyard" scandal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18
Taking

Special to the EVENING NEWS:
NEW BRUNSWICK, Apr. 1S.-
Captain James Parker, referee in
bankruptcy for Middlesex county.
took testimony this morning in the
proceedings involving the steamboat
Magenta.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18
CHESS CLTR PLAYED.

The Perth Amboy Chess club jour
neyed to Elizabeth last night and
played a series of games with the
Elizabeth Chess club, and lost four
and a half games. John Stabe play
ed J.. NJ. Martison, each winning a
half game. Harry Pateman played
A. V. Dimock, and lost the game.
Sol. Esberg played S. c. Lum and lost
his game. John Gregory played Eu-
cock had as his opponent and lost
also.
A return game will be played in
this city May 10. Edward Peterson
accompanied the team.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18
Accused of Stealing Clothes.

Clifford Hornsby, t%hirty-one years
of $50 West l4th street, New York,
was arrested this morning by Detec-
tive Sergeant Huff on a charge of
stealing a bundle of clothing from a
United States Express company wa
gon. He is held at the lookup.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18
OLD MORTGAGE
is CANCELLED.
Special to the ETENING NEWS:

NEW BRUNSWICK, Apr. 49,
Adrian Lyon made application to JUS
tice Fort this morning for the can
collation. of a mortgage SO years old.
The mortgage was for 5000 and was
given in 1928 by Jonathan Harmed,
ST., to Joseph Marsh. The land is
located in Woodbridge and Jacob w.
Wilbur is about to purchase it. In
searching the title it was found that
this mortgage had been paid but
eve cancelled. Justice Fort grant
ed the motion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18

Prof. G. H. A. ~Bjerregaard will
deliver a lecture in ST. Stephens
Danish Lutheran church tonight.
Mrs. Handelsman, of this city,
sailed yesterday on the steamship
Kaiser Wilhelm De Crosse for Ger
many and a trip through France for
the benefit of her health.
John Williams has finished his
post graduate course at the New
York College of Pharmacy of Col
umbit University, and Ralph Seaman
finishes the two-year course tomor-
row.
G. F. Reynolds has been confined
to his home for a day or two the re-
suit of a fall.
Rev. E. ]. Keuling, of l Ball
block, left today for a visit to Scran-
ton, Pa.
Miss Josephine Coleman, of High
street, has accepted a position as toll
clerk at the New York and New Jer-
sey Telephone office, in South street.
Theodore Rasmussen, Leo Van
Horn and John Stegaious left this
city today in a launch for Albany.
They will be gone several weeks and
expect 10 shoot some duck and snipe.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18
Handicapped.

First Artist-So you can't sell your
picture? What do you call it?
Good Advice"
Second Artist-Ah! No one ever
wants that.-Cassell's journal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18

Success has crowned our efforts
of untiring endeavor and we present
to the public with a confidence never
before held by any other medicine.
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea. So
cents, Tea or Tablets. Sextbn's drug
store. 20 Smith street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18
IN CHURCH CIRCLES

The learners class of the Presby-
terrain church meets in the church
parlor at 4 o'clock this afternoon.
The Mite Society, of the Presby-
terian church, will meet tomorrow
afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18
MEETING.

The Concordia Dramatic Society
held their first meeting in the new
quarters in Dana Hall, in Smith
street. last night. President Jeppe
Sondergaard presided. Arrangements
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18
Kind to Her.

He-An1 is your father a kind par
ent?
She-Why, yes; | have to think he
is When | remember what he did to
the last man who asked me for my
hand.-Yonkers Statesman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18
PLEASURE CLUB DANCE.

The plans have now all been com
pleted for the private dance and re-
ception which the Central Pleasure
Club, of North Amboy, will hold in
Braga Hall Saturday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18

Tonight the regular weekly prayer
ard praise service will be held at the
Baptist chapel at s O'Clock.
Friday afternoon the Baptist Jun
ior Christian Endeavores will hold
their meeting in the chapel at 3:45
o'clock. The president, Wesley
Davis, will lead the meeting.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING.

The annual congregational meet
ing of the Presbyterian church will
be held tonight following the prayer
meeting in the chapel. Trustees will
be elected and other business trans
acted.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18
Headed Him Off.

You wouldn't marry a man just be-
cause he vas rich?"
No; but I'd reject II just because
he was poor."-Houston Post.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18
Matter of Title.

Have you any captains of industry
in your state?" asked the Ohio man.
NO, sah," replied the Kentuckian.
nothing but colonies, sab. Chicago
Daily News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18
SOCIAL CIRCLE MEETING.

The Young Ladies' Social Circle
will meet at the home of Miss Anna
Mintz, in Fayette street, tomorrow
night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18

The daily letter written by the
NEWS correspondent at Washingt
ton. d. c., is filled with interest for
Jersey people. Read it.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18

The advertisers attention is called
to the fact that the NEWS reaches
by far the greatest number of people
who shop in Perth Amboy than any
other newspaper.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18
Saved!

81 owe my life to that man"
From what did he rescue you?"
"An automobile salesman."-Judge
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18
ARBOR DAY,

Arbor Day, Friday of this week,
will receive due notice in this city's
schools, although no elaborate prep
arations are being made.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18
D < N NSYLVANIA
Schedule in effect Fep. is, 1905.
Trains leave PERTH AMBoY as follows.

LEAVE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD STATION for
Railway, Elizabeth, Newark and New York.
Cos, CAB, 1.32 and 6.4S A. NJ, l2f5, 5.0n, 5.35,
and 1914 p. NJ. week days; go A. NJ, / O5
p. NJ. Sundays.
For Long Branch, Asbury Park, North Asbury
Park sundays. Oce IN Grove. Spring Lake. Sea
Grit, and Point Pleasant, lib A. NJ. aud l.25
7. NJ. weekdays; lib Except Monday, 10 &c
A. NJ. and 607 P. NJ. Sundays.
LEAVE CENTRAL RAILROAD OF New JERSEY STA
TIoN for Railway. Elizabeth, Newark and
New York, Z 40. $50, and 1925 A. NJ. s.25 and
$40 +. NJ weekdays: 10.15 A. NJ. and $50
p. NJ. Sundays.
For further Information see time tables
Tickets for all points on the Pennsylvania Rail
roa1 and connections. Pullman accommodations
&c AZ ticket office, Perth Amboy.
W. W. ATTERBURY. j. RsWOOD.
Gen1 Manager. Pass'r TranAc Manager.
GEO. ". BOYD.
General Passenger A
1861 - If
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18

Why buy two newspapers when
one cent buys the NEWS which con-
tains as much as both?
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18

Like our shadows, our wishes
lengthen as our sun Declines"
Through want advertising we may
get a long wish" as easily as a short
ena.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18
ST. PETERS PARISH MEETING.

The annual parish meeting and
election of St. Peters Episcopal
church was held last night following
a short service beginning at s o'clock.
Two wardens and five vestrymen
we're elected, as were also delegates
TO the annual diocesan convention at
Atlantic City May s.
The wardens reelected are James
Parker and j.. l.. Kearny. The YES
trymen reelected were J.. l.. Boggs,
William Hoy. w. S. Duncan, T. c.
Booth and c. c. Hommann. The
delegates to the diocesan convention
are James Parker, J. l.. Kearny and
j.. H. Mulchahey, with J.. l.. Boggs,
c. C. Hommann and w. S. Duncan
as %alternates. The rector, Rev. j. L..
Lancaster. will also attend.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18

subscribe for theNEws.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18

Largest circulation-enough said.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18
PARTY.

A surprise party was rendered Miss
Edith Walters, at her home last
night, by a few of her many friends.
Music and games were the feature of
the evening. Refreshments were serv-
ed at an early hour. after which they
all departed for their homes, after
having spent a most enjoyable eve
ming. Among those present were the
Misses Myrtle Warren, Jane Warren,
Bessie Warren, Margaret Strandberg,
Laura Strandberg, Florence Ander-
son, Maude Appleton, Marie Bath,
Mabel Brown, Maggie Shepard, Laura
Regain, Mabel Walters, Helen Walters
and Beecher Williams, Wallace So
field, Charles Zangg, Herbert Strand
berg, Joseph Bath, Edward Regain,
Adolph Anderson, Pauline 2angg,
Nora Regan, Adeline Walters, Amy
Sheath, Eta Tooker and Gertrude
Warren.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18
TONIGHT.

Prof. c. H. A. ~Bjerregaard will
deliver a lecture in st. Stephens
Danish Lutheran church tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18
Trains Leave State Street Station.
For Other Points.

For South Plainfield and New York;. 10. :. IS
a. m. 1.3S, 4.2 p. m. Sundays, s. Is a. m;
l .32, us D. m.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-18
LEHIGH VALLEY R. R

Time Table in effect Dec. 81, 1905.
Stations in New York. foot of Cortland, Des-
brosses and IVES. 23rd SITS, Pennsylvania r. X.
Ferries.