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Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-26
May Prove Murder at Evansboro.

MOUNT HOLLY, y. j.. Jan. 26.-At
E%vansboro, a small village three miles
from Moorestown, John Busby, a stall
wart negro, committed Il felonious as
sault on Hannah Sharp, fifteen years
old, who was alone in the house at the
time. She fought desperately, at the
same time calling for help. At this
iuncture the girls brother. John Sharp,
returned to the house, whereupon Bus
by turned on him, stabbing him twice
in the breast and then fed. The alarm
was given, and a score of farmers turn
ed out to hunt the fugitive. who was
finally captured and landed in Jail. 1t
is feared Sharp's injuries may prove
fatal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-26

Speaking of ingenious modes of self.
advertising by candidates for political
preferments, Champ Clark, the Mis-
souri, congressman, once told the fol-.
lowing; There was a candidate for
the office of recorder in a certain coun-
ty of lndiana-Lew' Shank by name
who inserted a card in the newspapers
thereabout to ts effect: Wanted
Fifteen thousand Urls to kiss their
sweethearts and ask them to vote Tor
Lew She sor e~cco.aer.'"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-26
Japan's War Spirit.

The japanese official organ, the Koku-
min, comparing the Japanese with for
eign soldiers, says: They are brought
up in the idea that it is their common
duty to serve with the colors and die in
the defense of their country in case Of
emergency, so that they car rise in their
valor and fidelity above those of other
countries, who either make fighting the
occupation of their caste or follow it as
~mercenaries. England is not quite up
to Japan in the matter OF this principle
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-26
Where the Money Is.

One very good and sufficient reason
why money went to 100 per cent. in
New York city a few days ago is th9t
practically all the money of the coun-
try is in the pockets of the sovereign
squats of the bounding, booming.
blooming west.-Eldora CKanJ Repub-
lican.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-26
weather bilities.
northwest winds.


An Irishman was sitting in an inn
III County Mayo one day, while it was
furiously without. A noble
mans brougham drew up at the door
Of the hosiery. Blazoned on the pan
els of its doors were the arms of its
owner, inscribed with the motto,
"Fides regnat ubique.' Pat" asked
some N of the Irishman, chow do
you translate that?' Easy enough"
Pat replied. "'Fides regnat Unique
it rains everywhere
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-26
LARGEST Coal Area.

The largest area of coal lands in the
United States, $4,000 square miles, is
hat of the interior west, which covers
learly half of Missouri. extends north
into Iowa. south into Arkansas. Indian
territory and Texas, and west into Kan
sau and Nebraska. What is called the
coal field. 1900 square miles. IS
in Illinois, Indiana and western Ken
lucky.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-26
Big Ore OUTPUT.

The leading mining companies of
the Butte district are estimated to
have produced about 5,110,000 tons of
ore in 1905. From this total tonnage
of ore more than 33S, 00O, 900 pounds Of
copper was obtained, of which amount
Amalgamated is credited with 264,-
600, 900 pounds. United Copper with
80, GOO, 600, Clark with 10000, 900, and
North Butte with 10000, 900.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-26

The tallest building in the world is
being erected in New York by a life
Insurance company. 1t will be $50 feet
Eigh, or five feet higher than the
Washington monument and SO feet
higher than st. Peters Rome.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-26
roor Cannibal.

Pity the poor ~cannibals of southern
Nigeria! They are in such hard
straits for food that some of them not
Icing ago, according to a Liverpool dis
patch, killed and ate an English doc
tor of the name of Stewart, who was
Al years old. Only eXtremities of hun
ger could have driven them to eat
a doctor, an English doctor, aged A.
Savanna News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-26
Beats ShoVeling.

Mrs. G:ven-Bnt there isn't any snow
to remove
Weary Willie-NGt now, mum; but
me method is to lie on the steps before
it begins and get up after it's DONE
n. Y. Sun.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-26

NEW YORK, Jan. 26.-Marshall L.
Bacon, assistant comptroller of the
New York Central railroad, who has
been i'll for several days with appendi-
citis. was operated on at the Hahne-
mann hospital last night. The outlook
for his recovery is very encouraging.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-26

you can say what you please, but
[ tell you there's good stuff in that
young fellow"
you bet there is. I saw him put
ting some of it down, in the barroom
just now."-Cleveland Leader.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-26

ISELLA, Italy. Jan. 2G.-The first
passenger train, carrying officials and
guests, passed through the Simplom
tunnel amid artillery saluteS in thirty
seven minutes. The tunnel is twelve
and ~one-quarter miles, the longest in
the world.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-26
SPANS ROYAL Palace

The Escurial, SPANS royal palace.
contains a cathedral. a monastery. two
colleges. three chapter houses. three H.
braries and nearly 5000 apartments in
addition.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-26

been laid off for a month or more.
The firm has plenty of orders, but
they want to get rid of some of the
over stock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-26
Impersonal Journalism.

In a country town one has to be
not to become too personal,
but there is a certain dog east of the
livery stable that ought to take anti
fat.-Sabetha IN. " Herald.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-01-26

Want" Ads, for the EVENING
NEWS received at F. Killenbergera
store, Eat Smith street.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-08
MAINTAINS FIRE BRIGADE
Broadway Department Store Has
Eighty Trained Volunteers to
Meet Enerqencies

Since the fire which destroyed the
Broadway Van Nuys hotel on Decem-
ber "a last year the management of
the Broadway department store has in
augurated an almost perfect fire bri-
sade. Twelve fire companies totaling
about eighty firemen on the four floors
have been organized. Arthur Let's is
honorary chief; Il. w. Lewis, chief;
c. e. Woodward, assistant chief and
Lawrence Ellis. secretary.
There are three lines of hose on each
floor with an extra line in the basement.
Fifty chemical fire extinguishers and
numerous axes have been distributed
about the building. A system of
twenty-five fire alarms has been in
stituted and when any one of these
is rung it is made known on an an
nunciator nthe first floor.
By means of push buttons the chief
can summon all the companies to the
location of the fire while the crowds
in the store can be handled by men
stationed at every entrance and exit
to the store.
An exhibition drill will be held next
Thursday evening at 8 o'clock before
the officials Of the city fire depart
ment.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-08
REV. RAPHAEL FUHR RETURNS
Pastor of ST. Joseph's Church An
nounces Services for Holy Week,
Which Begins Today

Rev Raphael Fuhr, o. F. NJ, pastor
of st. Joseph's church, returned
Thursday evening from a business trip
to San Francisco and on Friday even
ing blessed and erected the stations
of the cross at the Italian cha pei
corner Wilson and Enterprise streets
Rev. Michael Raimondo, the new pas
tor, is proving very successful.
Father Raphael has announced the
following services at st. Joseph s
church during holy week: Blessing of
palms today at $50 a.. m., followed by
solemn high mass. Evening sermon by
Rev. Edward Lunney, followed by a
meeting of the Young Ladies' sodality
Thursday, mass and procession at
$3.50 a. m. At the evening service the
lamentations will be chanted. Good
Friday. mass at $3.50 a. m., stations of
the cross at 3 p. m. and evening SER
vice with sermon at 7;30 o'clock. The
collections on Good Friday will be for
the preservation of holy places in
Palestine. The ceremonies will COM
mence Saturday morning at o'clock.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-08
GAMBLERS TAKE
TO THE WINDOWS

While Sergeants Williams and Haupt
and Patrolman Babcock were attempt
ing to round up a room full of crap
shooters" in room SO on the third floor
of a lodging house at 315 New High
street last evening, six of those in
the game made daring attempts to es-
cape.
One man, more daring than the 9TH
ers, leaped nearly twenty feet from a
fire escape and broke both legs when
he fell on the sidewalk below. Two
pals tossed the injured man into
hack and the driver whipped up his
horses and drove away at Il furious
speed.
That more were not injured is a mat
ter of wonder.
When the attempt to escape was dis
covered the men were clinging to Win
dowsills and standing on two-inch
lodges of the bay windows of the third
and second stories.
disgruntled man who had lost
some money in the game telephoned
the police that a crap game was in
progress.
Sergeants Williams and Haupt
rushed out of the central police sta
ton and on the way met Patrolman
Babcock
Upon entering the lodging house the
officers did not hear sound. Ser
geants Williams and Haupt broke in
the outer door to room SO. Like Il
flash Patrolman Babcock had leaped
to the inner doors and thrown them
open. So sudden was the attack that
none of the players realized what had
occurred.
AS the officers could get no assist
anCe from the people connected with
the house. one of the officers was sent
for the patrol wagon. His absence
from the room gave the gamblers spir-
it and they began their daring at
fempts to escape
They crawled out of the third story
window and ran down the fire escape,
The officer saw them as they We're
about to leap from the balcony above
and drove the men back into the
house, but not until an encounter or
two had occurred.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-08
SAN PEDRO DISAPPOINTED
Citizens Unable to Understand Long
Delay in Reaching Decision
Special to The Herald


SAN PEDRO. April 1.-THE interest
was intense here today when it became
known that an opinion would be rem
dered by Judge Bordwell of department
nine in the now famous annexation
case of San Pedro against Long Beach.
The disappointment was equally as
keen when a message was received by
City Attorney Frank Karr at 23O that
an oral opinion had been rendered
favorable to Long Beach.
While none of the reasons for the
decision could be obtained here, the
mere fact of it being in the hands of
the court so long, having been sub
mitted on February %, it is believed
has some political significance. Certain
it is that the various candidates and
politicians of San Pedro are wrathy
over the decision and point out the
fact that it comes just on the eve of
election, which is to be held here Mon
day. and that it will mean the loss of
between sixty and seventy voters for
the municipal ticket here.
From reports here, the written opin-
ion in the matter was not handed down
until late this afternoon, and left no
possible chance for the attorneys to
prepare the appeal which is sure to
be taken. So far as the present cleo
tion is concerned it settles the matter
regarding the voters of East San Pedro.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-08
LONG BEACH WINS
BIG LEGAL BATTLE
SUIT BROUGHT BY SAN PEDRO
DISMISSED
Strip of Territory Known as Election
Precinct Number Three Judi
ciaIy Held as Part of
Former City

Yhat disputed strip of territory now
constituting election precinct number
three of Long Beach has been jul
dicially determined to be a portion of
that city. The suit brought by certain
residents of San Pedro to have the
election, at which it's annexation was
voted upon favorably, set aside, was
dismissed by Superior Court Judge
Bordwell Saturday.
The election was held August IS, and
out of 145 votes cast majority of one
in favor of annexation to Long Beach
IVES returned by the election officers.
Francis r. Haskell and other tax
payers and voters in the precinct
brought an action in the superior court
to have the election set aside on the
grounds that the board of trustees did
not canvass the returns as required by
law; that certain of the ballots were so
marked as to render them illegal; that
certain disqualified persons voted at the
election and that they voted in favor
of annexation.
Judge BordwelI's Decision
Judge Bordwell in his decision holds
that while the board of trustees did
not canvass the votes as required by
law. under the circumstances they did
canvass the votes in the manner re-
quired by the general election law and
quired provision is no more than an ir-
regularity which might properly re-
qufre an investigation, but should not
be held to invalidate the election.
Judge Bordwell states in his de-
cision that if the election did in fact
carry in favor of annexation, the ir
regularity of the board of trustees in
canvassing the returns instead of the
ballots ought not to be held to invalid
OF l,n 10 llxy ot.1 Of
trustees to the effect that the election
did carry nor the certified COPY of
such record filed with the secretary of
state
He also holds that if it shall be de-
termined by the courts that the cleo
tion did carry, this determination viii
cure any defects which might arise
from any irregularity.
The contention that illegal votes had
been cast at the election was abandoned
by the plaintiffs when the case was
brought to trial. Their case was based
entirely upon the counting of ballots
alleged to have been illegally marked.
Judge Bordwell holds that in each
quoted instance the determination to
vote in favor of annexation to Long
Beach had been so plainly expressed
that minor Irregularities ought to be
held to be purely technical.
Judge Bordwell in his decision also
states tha- prior to the holding of the
election at which the question of an
neXation to Long Beach was de-
termined the city of San Pedro had
initiated proceedings for the holding
of an election to vote upon the ques
tion as to whether or not the disputed
territory should be annexed as a part
of the municipality of San Pedro. but
that inasmuch as the time for holding
that election had been fixed upon at a
date subsequent to the Long Beach
election the latter election was by no
means invaldated.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-08
BRINGS T|DINCS
FROM CONR|EO
GRAED OPERA ARTISTS ARE
BREAKING RECORDS
Charles Henry MeItzer, Representing
Singers, Predicts That "Haense
und GreteW Will Delight Los
Angeles Audiences

Much to his surprise Charles Henry
Meltzer, representing the Metropolitan
Opera House company, landed in Los
Angeles last night.
His surprise was due to the fact
that at about the same hour he had
expected to be in San Francisco.
Owing to a landslide, however, and
few wrecks, he was switched off at
Barstow and was thus privileged to
enjoy his first glimpse of this delightful
city.
He brings news of Mr.. Conried's ar
lists calculated to intensity the inter-
est already felt in their approaching
visit to the Mason.
1.-The success of the company in
every city it has visited" said Mr.
Meltzer, has been unprecedented. By
tonight-and in one week-it is toler-
ably certain that 200 will have been
paid into the Conried treasury by the
opera goers of Chicago.
This beats the record of last year.
when 'ParsifaP was a sensation, by
$4,000. And the result is largely due
to the great fascination of that Won
derful tenor. Caruso, whom you will
hear again in three weeks.
"Caruso. Scott, Alten and all the
other stars who will appear here were
in great voice when / left Chicago and
Caruso had just made a tremendous
hit in Faust
But he is not as he might well be,
the whole show you will enjoy here.
am confident you will be delighted
with 'Haensel und Gretel,' the ex-
quisite little fairy opera by Humper-
dinck, which was performed eleven
times during the present season in
New York to crowded houses. Mrs.
Roosevelt made the journey from
Washington to the metropolis specially
to hear this charming work 1t will
be produced here exactly as it was in
New York, where it was performed
under the supervision of Mr.. Conried
and the composer.
1.-The cost of transporting a company
of stars, with a great orchestra and
chorus, from New York to the Pacific
coast is almost crushing. But the en-
thusiasm already shown in San Fran
cisco, where the advance sale is all
ready about 100000, and the high hopes
raised by the warmth with which the
company was welcomed here last year,
more than warrant Mr.. Conried in TAX
ing big risk.
II am glad to learn that the pros
poets for the performance on the 30th
inst. are even more brilliant than
could have been anticipated"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-08
WYOMING FLOOD WASHES
AWAY RESERVOIR Of OIL
MELTING SNOW AND RAIN GRE
ATE HAVOC
River Turns Into Maelstrom-Loss of
Life Reported-one Body Recov-
ered-Rushing Waters Ruin One
Hundred Barrels of Petroleum
By Associated Press.


CASPER, Wyo., April 7.-Snow melt
ing in the foothills combined with the
heavy fall of moisture during the past
ten days, has caused unprecedented
damage in Central Wyoming.
The Belgo-American Oil company is
the principal loser. Its great oil reser-
voir, situated on the Little Poppoagie
river, has been completely destroyed
and 100000 barrels of oil lost. The
Belgo-American company has sustained
other losses which will bring the dam
age high into the thousands.
Near ShOsone John Trulson, a we'll
known contractor, attempted to cross
Muskrat creek during the food. He
was swept off his horse, and although
his cries attracted a number of rail-
road graders they could not save him.
The body was found far below at the
confluence of the Muskrat and the Big
Horn rivers.
At Fort Washaki, freighter known
only as "Sharty' is believed to have
been drowned with his entire outfit,
consisting of a four-horse team and
wagon. He was making his regular
trip when last heard of, ten days ago.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-08
KIND WORDS FOR LOS ANGELES
C. C. Desmond Tells Residents of
Honolulu About Charitable Work
BeInq Conducted Here

c. C. Desmond on his recent trip to
Honolulu did not miss an opportunity
to speak kind words for Los Angeles.
Especially did he praise the charitable
work of this city, in which he is ac-
lively interested, being trustee of the
state school at Whittier and president
of the particular council of st. Vim
cent de Paul.
Mr.. Desmond, in an interview with
Honolulu paper, paid high COM
pliment to Judge Wilbur and spoke Of
the work of the juvenile court and
strongly advocated like institution for
Honolulu Mr. Desmond also gave a
detailed account of various charitable
institutions which proved of much in
terest TO the people of the Pacific isles.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-08
ENTERTAINs THE THREE AS
"Grandma" Hamburger Gives Pleasant
Affair in Honor of Her
Grandsons

Mrs. A. Hamburger entertained about
two dozen children at her residence,
1147 South Flower street, in honor of
the seventh birthday of Master Asher
Hamburger, the eldest of the three
A's-Asher, Allen and Adrian-her
three grandsons. children of Mr.. and
Mrs. d. A. Hamburger.
The table was decorated in Easter
fashion with mother hen and "a
brood of little chcks-a unique and ap-
propriate decoration.
Easter souvenirs and cards were dis
pensed and the children were enter
tanned vita games and music.
The invitation was an attractive card
with photograph of Grandma Ham
burger surrounded by her three grand
sons and read as follows:
Grandma Hamburger invites you to
meet the three AS Saturday, April
T. 1447 South Flower street, 2:30 p. m"
Master Asher entertained his COM
pany with songs.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-08
RESCU|NC HORSES
BUT NO LIVE MEN
Sixteen Bodies of Miners Taken Out
sterday-Strikers Wound Army
offcer-Dynanite Bridge.
Threaten Assassination
3N Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
LENS, France, April 7.-Sixteen more
bodies were brought up from the Cour-
rieres mine today. Another living
horse was found, but no more living
men.
The Indignation of the population
against the mine manager and engi-
neers increases. In the affray today be-
tween the troops and strikers, lieu
tenant was seriously wounded Then
the cavalry dispersed the strikers.
The striking coal miners are COM
paratively calm, though numerous
small depredations continue to be re-
ported. Strikers blew up with dyna-
mite fifteen feet of the rails of the
bridge at Toquerreil, and cavalry
charged and dispersed a crowd Of man.
ifestants at Nouex Les mines.
The numbers of strikers are dimin-
ishing in some sections, and disorderly
bands who crossed the Belgian frontier
were forced back by Belgian gen.
darmeS.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-08
MIDGET ATTEMPTS ESCAPE
Runs From Police Station With Of
ficers in Close Pursuit.
Twice FoiIed

Manuel Nogel made a break for
liberty yesterday afternoon when
brought to the police station charged
with drunkenness.
Nogel is small and when another
hilarious person was being searched in
front of the desk, tried to sneak out the
back door, but was collared and brought
back.
He was not discouraged and a second
time tried to elude the eagle eyes of
the police by slipping out the front
door He was again captured and
locked up.
Nogel, who is about four feet in
height, is said to have escaped once be-
fore While being taken from the patrol
wagon to the station lobby.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-08
MATRoN LOSES PURSE
Police Believe Pickpockets Got Away
With It-No CIeWs
Found

Lillian Robertson, matron at the An
gelus hospital on Washington street,
reported to the police yesterday that
her purse was either lost or stolen at
the Arcade station Friday.
According to the story told to the
detectives. Miss Robertson was in COM
pany with another nurse and as she
alighted from a carriage at the railroad
station, handed out her coat and hand
bag.
Her escort took the purse and put it,
as he thought. in the coat. Later it
was discovered that the purse was
missing.
The detectives are inclined to think
that pickpocket took the purse, as no
trace OF the missing article could be
found Friday. The handbag contained
money and valuable rings. Detectives
were put on the case in an attempt to
discover if the missing rings We're of
fered for sale at any of the pawn shops.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-08
PUT ACRES IN FINE ONIONS
Snecial to The Herald.

NpGUIdI 10 IIG IIGI dIU'
COACHELLA, April III. II. Walden
of Thermal has seven acres of the finest
onions now ready for shipment in car
load lots. They were raised near Their
NAL from seed grown in the Canary
islands by a firm of Atlanta, Ga.
A rattlesnake measuring five feet nine
east of Coachella by Walter Malchom
and j. r. Robertson, who were hauling
sand when they discovered it. The men
would have killed the reptile had they
not recalled reading of an offer of $500
made by an eastern firm for a live rattler
over five feet in length This monster
has fourteen ia ,.les and a button, and
now the captors are trying to communi-
cate with the firm. The snake is now
IN box at the home of Mr.. Robertson.
The heavy rains early last week proved
very destructive to hay in moulds-