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Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-31


A well-attended democratic meet-
ing was held last night in Masonic
nall, Woodbridge About 500 turned
our to greet the speakers. Prof. Tis-
dale, of Columbia College, acted as
chairman. Thomas H. Hagerty, cam
didate for assembly, Surrogate Peter
f. DAILY and George s. Silzer, candi-
date for senator, spoke, as did also
Assessor Peter Edgar
Mr.. Slizer reels confldent OF taking
Woodbridge, he said, as the people
there feel very much incensed over
the way Senator Jackson treated
them in the late Roosevelt borough
matter The speakers were cordially
received.
Another well-attended and enthu-
siastic meeting was held last night in
the fifth ward, this city, at Masso-
pust's hall. About 250, of several
nationalities. turned out.
The meeting was given under the
auspices of the North Amboy Social
Democratic Club. Robert F. Hun
presided. After a brief address he in
troduced Albert Bollschweiler, cam
didate for mayor. Mr.. Bollschwe1ler
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-31
Warrant issued for Man Believed
to Have Fractured Fritz
sWOOdka' S Skull.
PETER HARI THE ONE ACCUSED
Outcome of Fierce Fracas on Insice.
Street Saturday Night When
Woodka demonstrated Against the
Demolishing of His Fence-WoOd-
ka in Serious Condition with a
Compound Fracture of the Skull.

Recorder Pickersgill this morning
issued a warrant for the arrest of
Peter Hari, who is said to be the fell
low who hit Fritz Woodka on the
head with stone last Saturday nighC
at Gypsytown, because Woodka told
Hari TO stop tearing down his fence.
Harris name oculd not be learned
at the time OF he would have been
arrested at once. Woodka is now ly
ing with compound fracture OF the
skull at his home on lnslee street,
and fears were felt that he might not
recover from the effects of the blow.
Hari will be arraigned at o clock to-
morrow morning and will probably
be held to await the result of Wood
ka's injuries.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-31
DIED SUDDENLY AT
REGISTRATION PLACE
Huntington Freeman Died Surround.
ed by Fellow Members of EIec-
ti0n Board at Rocky Hill.
Special to the EVENING NEWS:

Huntington Wolcott Freeman, a
cousin of the late f. w. Jackson oil
the Pennsylvania railroad, died from
heart disease last night at Rocky
Hill, where he had been the P. r. r.
agent for thfNy-four years.
He was a member of the election
board and had just signed the regis
try list about ten minutes before he
died. When some of his fellow
members turned to speak to him he
was found to be dead in his chair
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-31
1859;
AN INCREASE OF |O2.
An Increase in
All Parts of
The City.
THE FIGU RES.

The total number of registrations
up to last night was 1863, which is
102 mort than the total number ol
voters last year, when 4,457 names
were on the rolls The increased
number is not a surprise as many
thought the number this year would
exceed last years total by at least
three or four hundred. Although the
total number of registrations is 4,559,
the number of votes cast may be even
lower than the present number
After the first primary day, the
number of registrations were 4,232,
and the present number shows that
327 names have been added to the
lists. Yesterday was the last regis
tration day. and those who have not
had their names filed, cannot vote
next Tuesday
The figures are as follows.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-31

The Ladies Society Braga held a
concert and ball last night at Braga
hall. The hall was prettily decorated
for the affair. Fully three hundred
people were present. The concert
commenced at o'clock with the fol-
lowing program:
FIRST PART.
Overture.
Gustav Adolf's March. "Michaeles"
Selection .... From Opr. Faust"
Steamer Hellig Olaf's Orchestra.
Feltyagt C. sKuntze
Braga.
Digter og Bonde, Overture 4. .Supe
Fantasie over Danske Kringsgange,
Hansen
Hellig Olaf's Orchestra.
The Star, Medley Oyerture,''
o. Harre
Die Post i'm Dungen (Trompet
Hellig Olaf's Orchestra.
Vosevangen ......N. P. Hildebrand
SECOND PART.
Overture.
American Patrol 80. Meacham
Den lille Bjergtol, Walls, b. Liebetran
Hellig Olaf's Orchestra.
Smart er Natten svunden. i. Hartman
Braga.
La Paloma,' Spanish Serenade,
Yradier
Mollen i Swartzwald Idyl. Ejlenberg
Hellig Olaf's Orchestra.
Hill Denmark %. Lindblad
Blandet Kor.
This orchestra travels on the
Scandinavian-Amer steamer Hell
lig Olaf to and from Denmark. The
steamer arrived yesterday, just i'll
time, for the band to reach this city
for the concert.
After the musical program the
comical one act farce, 1.-The Wrong
Hat was presented by local talent.
The cast was as follows:
Holger Block ..... Albert Larsen
Aurelia, his wife. !. Mrs. j. Madsen
Carl Fre1s !. Holger Petersen
Meyer Moses, Jew ). Peter A. Kaas
Scene at the homeiof Holger Block
Prompter -. Thorvald l.. Momberg
Musical Director, W "
Mrs. Andrew Andersen
After the play, supper was served
after which dancing commenced, and
lasted until early this morning.
The officers in charge were: Mrs
Peter A. Kaas, president; Mrs. Otto
Smith, vice presidentiA,Mr Andrew
Andersen, secretary and financia
secretary; Mrs. Y. Tugel. cashier
The entire program was carried oul
without a hitch, and the ladies in
charge deserve credit, for. managing
so fine an affair.
Music for dancing was furnished
by Prof. Marinus Petersen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-31
New brunswick Convention.

NEW BRUNSWICK, Oct. 31:-.-
Bishop Scarborough, of the New Jer-
sey diocese, presided yesterday at the
meeting OF the New Brunswick con-
vocation of the Episcopal church.
The sessions are being held in the
Parish house of Christ church, and
the clergymen and laymen present AZ
the afternoon session numbered for
ty-one.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-31
". B. SNYDER BOUGHT
WATER STREET HOUSE

Ward B. Snyder, formerly of this
city, who has been residing in Me-
tuchen for several months, yester-
day afternoon purchased from Per-
rine & Buckelew the large house at
the northwest corner of Market and
Water streets. Th house has been
Occupied for some time by James M.
Glenn. The purchase price was ST.
900.
Mr.. Snyder intends to commence
renovating the house at once, prepa-
ratory to taking possession.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-31
DR.. KITCHEL'S 5 PORTRAIT
PAINTED BY LUIS MORA
An Excellent Likeness to be
Hung in the National Academy
After Being Here.

There is now on exhibition at the
public library an excellent portrait of
DR.. F. w. Kitchel. 1t is the work of
Luis Mora, prominent artist, who is
well known in this city. The painting
is exceedingly lifelille and is pro-
nounced, by those who have seen
other pieces of Mr. Mora's work, as
among the best he has ever done.
After being exhibited here for a
short time the portrait is to be hung
in the National Academy in New
York.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-31
MAN entered HOUSE
AND STOLE PAPERS

The police received a report yes
terday from Mrs. l.. V. Thompson, OF
so Smith street, that man had en-
tered her apartments and secured
some valuable papers, which were in
a trunk. The police are at work on
the case, and hope to arrest the guilty
party soon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-31

The First ward shows an increase
of As. There was only ISL regis
tered on the first primary day, but
the latest figures shows that 26 names
have been added yesterday, making
the present total number of regis
trations in the First ward up TO today
777.
The Second ward shows an increase
of over last year. and 54 over the
total on the first registration day.
The Third ward an increase of 55
over last year, and 33 over the regis
tration before primary day.
The Fourth ward shows a loss of
26 over last year, but an increase OF
40 over the number on the first reg
istration day. 1t was the general
opinion that the number in the
Fourth ward would be largely in
creased this year.
The Fifth ward shows a decrease
of 16 over last year, and an increase
of so over the number on the first
registration day.
The Sixth ward shows an incIo1 sc
of AZ over last year, and an increasc
of AZ over the number registered on
the first registration day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-31
NEED NOT SPRINKLE
STREETS AFTER TO-DAY

The sprinkling season for the Pub
lice Service Corporation expihes to-
day They aae reqairesl 10 snrinkle
the streets where theS have 4gacks
between May ana November.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-31
BITTEN BY A DOG
Mr.. Goldman, of Mechanic Street,
Reports Attack to Police.

NJ. Goldman, of 1o5 Mechanic
street, was badly bitten by dog
owned by Mrs. Trigor, of 127 Charles
street The dog inflicted severe
wound on the calf of Mr.. Goldman $
right lef The police were notified
by the injured man, who asked that.
a policeman be sent TO shoot the dog
Patrolman Meshrow was sent to the
house, but Mrs Trigor refused to
have the dog killed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-31

In writing advertisements, If you
cannot do 'better than well,' try to
do almost as well as better!
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-31
ScHElEMAN PANTS
FACTORY SAID TO BE SOLD

1t is a current report that the I.
Scheineman Knee Pants factory, on
New Brunswick avenue, has been
sold &c. l.. Brown, who is the agent
for the property, denied that the fac
tory changed hands when seen by a
NEWS reporter today, but admitted
that transactions were under way.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-31
EXPECT To COMPLETE
MAIN REPAIRS TODAY

Assistant Water superintendent
George Hardiman said this morn
ing that he thought the remainder
of the leaks in the sixteen-inch-wate
main under the river would be re-
paired today. The Merritt Chapman
Company has done rapid work, and If
they complete the work tonight, will
leave town tomorrow.
Another small leak was discovered
near Marshy Point yesterday after
noon when the air pressure was used,
but in spite of this the caulking is
expected to be finished by Diver Ev-
erett before tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-31

Everybody advertises in the EVE
MING NEWS because everybody
reads the NEWS, and everybody
reads the NEWS because they can
read everybody's adv. besides get the
news concerning everybody.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-31
IN WOODBRIDGE
AND THIS CITY.
Democratic Candidates Received
Enthusiastic Welcome Last
Night 1 In Wilder Hall Tonight.
$50 TURN OUT IN FIFTH WARD.

Meeting in Masonic Hall, at Wood
bridge, Attended by About 500
Voters Who Greeted Democratic
Nominees with Cheers---Meeting
in Fifth Ward Here Large Affair
Candidates Assured of Support.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-31

That particular thing which you
couldn't find on your last shopping
trip may be advertised today. It's
worth looking!
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-31
MIR. KOye

Mr.. Koyen Represents This City.
The Master Builders Association
held their quarterly meeting at Eliz
abeth yesterday. Emil Koyen was
the local delegate.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-31
cIasses I'D Reth NIordccai.

The Hebrew and Bible classes for
adults were largely attended in the
synagogue Both Mordecai, in Hobart
street, last nial, The Hebrew class
met al 7:a0 PIN. and the Bible class
at $50 o'elocLl y
Advertise VI Lhe NEWS brings
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-31
Raritan Laundry
7 Telephone SIS W. "a Faystte strs'

Collections and del' ferles free in Perth
Amboy, Woodbris sc, Sewaren. Metuen-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-31
BRAGA LADIES
HAD SUCCESS
Heard Orchestra Of Steamship in
Concert and Gave Play
and Ball.
A LARGE NUMBER ATTENDED.

Musicians of Scandinavian-Amer
Liner, Hellig Olaf, Are Highly Ac-
complished and Pleased Perth AM
boyans Greatly-Arrived in Port
just in Time to Reach Here-''The
Wrong Hat" an Amusing Farce.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20

a graphic description of the damage
done by the earthquake at San Jose,
the destruction of the Agnews asylum
and the horrors which attended the lat
ter catastrophe.
All the sheriffs in attendance at the
convention, twenty-five in all, were
stopping at the st. James hotel, and
although the building was completely
ruined by the shock, not one of the
county officials was hurt.
Sheriffs to the Rescue
Soon after the shock was felt at San
Jose, news reached that city of the
disaster at Agnews, and with very few
exceptions the sheriffs volunteered to
assist in the rescue of the stricken In
mates of the asylum.
According to McMartin the scenes
which occurred Immediately after the
destruction of Agnews were inde-
scribable. Those who escaped death in
the falling structure were herded in the
fields and kept together as well as pos
sible by a Gordon of guards, but there
were over twelve hundred inmates and
many made their escape and departed.
AS soon as possible, tents were erected
in the open fields for the temporary
shelter OF the patients.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20
SPECIAL SESSION
OF LEGISLATURE.
-4+ MAY BE Called
By Associated Press.

OAKLAND, April 19.-1t is under
stood that Governor Pardee will issue
call for special session of the legis-
lature to relieve the distress occasioned
by the calamity which has overtaken
San Francisco.
1t is necessary, however, that the call
should also embody a provision for the
states assumption of the water front
all along the eastern shore of the bay,
TO accommodate commerce.
This is evidently absolutely necessary
for San Francisco cannot in it's pres
ent condition, nor in fact until it is
rebuilt, offer any accommodations to
the commerce from which the state has
been drawing its revenues.
This side of the bay is the only sec
tion available and accessible to over
land railroads and ocean steamships.
IF nothing better can be done, the
jurisdiction of the San Francisco
board of harbor commissioners should
be extended to this side of the bay
Commerce must be accommodated
and this is no time to draw fine lines
about the manner in which it should
be done.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20
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Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20
YOUNG LIEUTENANT
DRAWS A GUN AND
ISSUES COMMANDS
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 19.-As an IL
lustration of the way in which the
military officials acted to save prop
erty, there was a striking example at
the Mark Hopkins Institute of Art on
California street this morning.
A young lieutenant of artillery took
his stand in front of that building
when the fire first broke out and
every vehicle that came near was
pressed into service and told to re-
move paintings and sculpture from the
institute.
Officer Draws Gun
When anyone demurred the officer
drew his gun and forced them to obey
orders.
Paintings were removed by the hun
dreds and placed on the broad lawn Of
the Stanford mansion next to the in
stitute on the east.
AS the Stanford mansion was later
destroyed by the fire the fate of the
art treasures is not known but presum-
ably fell prey to the flames.
This was one instance of the pressing
into service of automobiles and other
vehicles by the military authorities and
by the police. Whenever a vehicle was
required to transport soldiers or po-
lice officers TO various points they
were stopped in the streets and COM
mandeered,
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20
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Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20
NEWSPAPER MEN
DESCRIBE SCENES
IN SAN FRANCISCO

BY Associated Press.
OAKLAND, April ia newspaper
man who crossed the bay late this
evening gives the following graphic de-
scription of the destruction of San
Francisco:
San Francisco is a city of ruins.
There is no pen that can describe
the scene OF desolation left in the wake
of the terrible disaster that has over
taken it.
What made San Francisco famous is
nothing but heaps of snoldering bricks
Its magnificent buildings, its Market
street, and its gay. happy throngs are
gone. Its inhabitants are fleeing from
it as though from a dread pestiIence.
The ferries are taking thousands
at every trip. The boats running in
every direction are loaded to the water
line with fleeing people.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20

1t gets here we will make one more
stand. If 1t crosses Van Ness avenue
the city is gone"
SAN FRANCISCO, April 19.-With
each succeeding hour the devastation
and destruction in. this. stricken and
PROSTATE ruin of city grows and
grows.
At o'clock tonight it. seemed as If
nothing could save the comparatively
small portion of the city that yet re-
mains unburned.
The entire business and wholesale
district is now only a glowing furnace,
while the giant tongues of fire have
reached westward far beyond Van Ness
avenue and are wiping out buildings
and seeking more to devour.
Only Hope Gone
At 4 O'Clock Mayor Schmtz and
Chief Dinan saw that the only hope of
saving the western addition with its
forest of frame dwellings, and the
Richmond district with its thousands
of homes, was to check the cruel march
of the wall of fire at Van Ness, which
crosses the city from north to south
where the retail store and fine apart
ment house district ends and where
the smaller residences begin!
This avenue is ninety feet wide and
the possibilities of checking the march
of the flames here looked hopeful to
those who were fighting ways and
means in the hour of awful horror.
Fire Engines Concentrated
The orders were given to concentrate
every fire engine in the city at this
avenue, to marshal troops of soldiers
there, the police and all the army of
workers and make one last determined
stand to save the remainder of the
city.
The cooperation of the artillery was
secured and huge cannon were drawn
to the avenue by nladly dashing horses
to aid the dynamiters in blowing up
the mansions of the rnillionaires on the
west side of Van Ness i'll order to
prevent the flames leaping across the
highway and starting on their unre-
strained sweep across the western adj
dition.
Cannon and Dynamite Used
Every available pound of dynamite
was hauled to the spot and the sight
was one of stupendous and appalling
havoc as the cannon We're trained on
the palaces and the shot tore into the
walls and toppled the buildings in
crashing ruin.
At other points dynamite was used
and house after house destroyed
dwellings worth millions were lifted
into the air by the power of the bel
lowing blast and dropped to the earth
a mass of dust and debris.
Work Was Dangerous
The work was necessarily dangerous
and many of the exhausted workers
kept going and working through a
stretch of As hours without sleep and
scarcely any food through force of
instructive heroism alone, may have
been killed while making this last des-
perate stand.
Many of the workers in placing the
blasts took chances that spelled injury
or death.
Fire Line Mile Long
The fire line at o'clock extends a
mile along the east side of Van Ness
avenue from Pacific street to Ellis.
All behind this, excepting the Russian
Hill region and a small district along
the North Beach, has been swept clean
by the flames and great steel hulks of
buildings and pipes and shafts and
spires have been dropped into the
molten mass Of debris like so much
melted wax.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-20
RECORDS SHOW THAT
BIG SHOCK LASTED
FULLY 40 SECONDS
By Associated Press.

OAKLAND, April 19.--O. A. Luesc1i-
ner, director of the students observa-
tory of the University of California,
today gave out the following record Of
the earthquake.
The principal part of the earthquake
came in. two sections, the first series
Of vibrations lasting about 40 seconds.
The vibrations diminished consider
ably during the following ten seconds
and then continued with renewed vigor
for about twenty-five seconds more.
But even at this writing (noof), the
disturbance has not as yet subsidized,
as slight shocks are being recorded
at frequent intervals on the Ewing
seismosraph.
The principal direction Of motion was