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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-11-27
WIFE IS SHOT AT BY
WOMAN SHE ACCUSED
Mrs. Johnson Had
Gone to House
to Inquire.
HUSBAND GONE.

Olga Watts, known to many as
Olga Peterson. of 212 Market street
was arraigned before Recorder Pick
ersgiil this morning charged with
having fired a revolver twice last
night at Mrs Annie Johnson, the
wife of John Johnson, proprietor of
the Domestic Hand Laundry, in the
Mccormick building.
After a short hearing she was
placed under $500 bail to await the
action of the grand jury.
In speaking of the affair Mrs. John
son said:
81 gave my husband 800 yester-
day afternoon to deposit in the bank
The money was the proceeds of our
laundry business in the past few days.
When | got home last night | found
note from him saying that he had
left me. He recently did the same
thing When | found the note
thought that the woman | suspected
was again the cause of his disappear
ance, and | went to her home at Wat
companied by woman friend of
mine, at o'clock last night. My
friend and myself went up on the
stoop and knocked at the door. When
the woman appeared, | asked her IL
my husband was there. She said:
mo, he Is not"
| said: We'll, he has been here
today"
She at once replied: "Oh, you are
looking for fight, are your"
In the meantime my friend had
been pushed off the stoop by the wo-
mans mother. / went outside the gate,
and had hardly done so when Olga re-
appeared from the house with a re-
volver, and fired twice in my direc-
ton. One shot went over my head
and the other discharge burned my
hand. | told her I would have her
arrested, and she said she would be
there first. She is the cause of all
my trouble, and but for her my hus-
band and | would be living happily
together"
Mrs. Johnson says that she intends
having her assailant punished.
Held Under $500 Bonds.
When arraigned before the record
er this morning the accused woman
said:
Il did fire two shots, but l didn't
fire them at her. If | had l would
have killed her, because l know how
to shoot"
The recorder examined Mrs. john
sons hand, which is badly burned,
and bears out her side of the case.
When told by the recorder that she
must remain in the. police station un-
til the $500 bond was furnished, the
woman said "Oh, can get bonds
man all right" and requested per-
mission to use the telephone. In a
short time bondsman appeared, and
she was set free.
Mrs. johnson Hears from Husband.
John Johnson has not been seen
since yesterday afternoon, but his
wife received a letter from him this
morning in which he said that he
was sorry he had left. The letter
was postmarked Elizabeth.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-11-27
Glasses of Mechanics & Trades
mems Society Growing at a
Remarkable Rate Of Progress.
ADOPT RESOLUTIONS LAST NIGHT
Resolutions Adopted to Become a
Corporation; to Provide Study
Rooms and Equipment and to Pro-
vide Facilities for Physical Train
ing; to Extend the Movement Uni
versally as Soon as Practical.

At meeting of the Mechanics and
Trademen's Society last night at the
headquarters, 157' Smith street, reso-
lutions were adopted and the matters
of the incorporation papers are now
in the hands of Judge Adrian Lyon
for execution and filing.
The classes have grown so rapidly
that their number has been increased
to five and sessions are held three
nights week, instead of one, as at
the beginning. Judge Lyon has be
come member of the society.
The resolutions are as follows
Recognizing the growing demand
for education on the part of count
less thousands throughout the entire
civilized world, especially by those in
employment who find it difficult to
obtain education through the ordi-
nary facilities;
Also recognizing, that great num-
bers are undertaking, through home
study, to supplement such training as
they have already secured, and real
izing the benefits which may be de-
rived by such students through COM
munity organization, thus giving
them assistance in practical instruc-
tion, that they may more rapidly
complete their courses,
I'VE, body of men, styled Me-
chanics' and Tradesmen's Society, of
Perth Amboy, New Jersey, have or
ganized for the purpose of founding
a Universal Institute of Science, Art
and Technology.
Therefore, be it resolved, that we
the said Mechanics and Tradesmen' 5
Society, of Perth Amboy, New Jer-
sey, shall proceed:
Cd ''To become a corporation
CD "To provide study rooms, and
such equipment as may be deemed
necessary to the proper carrying out
of the above purposes;
CD ITO provide. as soon as ex-
pedient, suitable facilities for the
training and development of
students;
(4) "To extend this movement
as soon as practicable;
(5) "To endeavor, by the most
careful and conscientious perform
ance of all duties that may be re-
quired of us, to promote the success
of the enterprise"
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-11-27
TO ISSUE ALUMNI
NUMBER OF H. S. ECHO
Meeting to be Held Friday Night to
Select Officers and Editor
ial staff.

A meeting of the High School
Alumni Echo Association will be held
at the high school Friday night,
commencing at o'clock. This asso-
citation issues an alumni number of
the Echo each January.
At the meeting Friday night Off
GERS will be elected, editors selected
and arrangements made for the
alumni number of the bright high
school monthly.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-11-27
MARKET ST. CONCRETE
- is NOW ALL LAID.

The Standard Bithulithic Com
pany completed the concreting of
Market street from Davidson avenue
to the park today.
AS soon as the plant for making
the top dressing arrives the concern
will start laying it at once.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-11-27
LAYING SEWER EXTENSION
AT FOOT OF FAYETTE STREET

Martin Hansen has gang of men
at work today at the foot of Fay
cite street setting the eleven lengths
of four-foot sewer pipe, an extension
of the Fayette street sewer. Only
few hours day can be put in by the
men, as they can only work at low
tide. A few lengths of this pipe had
been condemned by the city engineer,
but have been replaced with salts
factory pipe.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-11-27
FINE CONCERT AT THE
HIGH SCHOOL TONIGHT

The last entertainment in the
teachers course will be presented to-
night when the Cleveland Ladies' or
chestra, Alfred Metzdorf director,
will appear at the high school. This
organization is we'll known and comes
with flattering recommendations
The soloists are all said to be highly
accomplished.
The vocal soloist is Frederick Irv-
ing, basso, formerly with Nine. Schu-
mann-Heink.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-11-27
DEPUTY TOWNLEY WAS
AT RARITAN LODGE.

The regular stated communication
of Raritan Lodge, f. and A. NJ, was
held in their rooms in the Kirby
building, in Hobart street, last night
District Deputy Frank j. Townley
was present and a number of the
members were out to greet him. A
splendid meeting was enjoyed.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-11-27
GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
HAS EVENTS SCHEDULED.

The regular monthly meeting OF
the church council of Grace English
Lutheran church will be held at 3
o'clock tonight.
Tomorrow afternoon and evening
the Ladies' Aid Society will have a
quilt, cushion, fancy article and cake
sale in the vestry room of the Church.
There will also be ice cream, cake
and coffee on hand.
Friday night the Luther League
will hold a dime social at the. home
of Mr.. Raudenbush, 29 kirkland
place.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-11-27
new BUILDING co.
Local Men Incorporate Concern in
New Brunswick Today.
Specinl to the EVENING NEWS !:

NptU1UT tIt
NEW BRUNSWICK, Nov. 27:-
The New Jersey Loan and Building
Company was incorporated here to-
day. The headquarters are at 1U0A
Smith street, with Frederick L.
Brown as the agent. The company is
to construct, decorate, furnish and fit
up buildings. 1t has a capital of
100000 and commences business
with $4,000. The incorporators are
Hans Greisen, MAIDS Dinesen, Eugene
Arthur Hults and FREQ. L. Brown.
Each one has 81, 900 worth of shares
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MACCABEES TO INITIATE
CLASS OF FIFTY MEMBERS.

A large gathering of knights Of
the Maccabees is expected at the
class initiation, which will take place
at the rooms of Perth Amboy Tent
No. 81, in this city. tonight. A class
of fifty will be initiated. State Com
mander A. w. Frey. of Newark, and
staff will be present. Delegations
are expected from New Brunswick,
Newark, Port Reading and Elizabeth.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-11-27

Pretty china souvenir given with
any twenty-hve-cent purchase on
"Wednesday, November 2S. One toza
customer sexton's drug store, -
Smith street.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-11-27
B. M. CANNON BREAKS A
TENDON IN HIS FOOT.

Agent B. NJ. Cannon broke ten
don in his left foot this morning,
while lifting a heavy crate on one OF
the United States Express Company's
wagons.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-11-27

ROCKEFELLER HASN'T GOT A
DOLLAR, among his millions, that
will buy more WANT ADV. PUBLIC
lTY than your dollar-among your
thousands, or hundreds, or dozens
will buy in this newspaper!
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Valuable Premiums

May be secured with the Independ-
ent Cigar Companys coupons given
Royal cigar store, 75 " Smith street.
5404-11-27-s
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Wonen's Hal

Women's Hats at Cut Prices
Tomorrow A. Salz & Company, 104
Smith street, will offer trimmed hats,
values up to Sc, at $3.50.
5382-11-27-1t
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-11-27
WAGE RAISE ON CENTRAL?
Understood That 10 Per Cent. In.
crease Will Be Granted.

1t is understood that the Central
Railroad of New Jersey will follow
in the wake of the other large roads
and grant an increase of 10 per cent.
to the common laborers' in its en-
ploy.
The Philadelphia and Reading sys-
tenn, of which the Central is part,
has granted 10 per cent. raise.
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A ThanIxsgiving Offering.

Women's coats, a manufacturers
samples, new styles, ''no two alike, I"
values up to 500, tomorrow $I0.95 at
Al. Salz & Company's, 104 Smith
street. 5383-11-27-
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-11-27

All wool stylish materials, values
up to $40, tomorrow a $40. A. Salz
& Company, 104 SHith street.
52S1-11-27-1t*
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HERS OFFER
BIG REWARD
With$l, 600 Offered by Freehold
ers There Is Now ST 500 Re-
ward for Whiteman Murderers.
GREAT "RO0STER INN' TRAGEDY

Old Man and His Son Murdered Near
Old Bridge Shortly After Aged
Woman at That Place Had Been
Killed-Heirs Are Two Sons and
Daughter--Were Brutality Beat
en- to Death--County Much Excited
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The MEMS sssss l,le s.sfs when it
is news.
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ORGANIZE IN
ALL COUNTIES
Mercer and Monmouth Anti Bril-
cry Leagues Plan to Spread Or.
Sanizalion Throughout State.
TO HAVE MEETING IN TRENTON.

Will Have State Body as Well as a
Branch in Each of the Twenty-one
Counties--Plans Not Yet Matured,
but Details VIII be brought Out
at Next Meeting of Mercer County's
Organization on December IL.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-11-27
LANG SET FIRE
TO MATTRESS
Condemned Prisoner Nearly Suf-
fOcated in County Jail Last
Might Rescued in Time.
OTHER PRISONERS IN DANGER.

Man Found Guilty of the Murder of
His Niece Has Been Acting
Strangely for Several months Past
Smoke Filled the Jail Last Night
and Was Readily Traced to Lang's
Cell-Hard Matter to Get to Him.
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Largssl elreoIaLIon!--enough saId,
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VContinued on Page ~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-03
Reaches 100000 Homes
Over a Million Readers
REAL ESTATE.

The following transfers of real es-
tate have been recorded:
Charles F. Blume and wife to Peter
nelson; part of lot %, part of lot 23,
on map of j. Lawrence Kearny prop
erty. Beginning on the southerly
line of Gordon street, so feet wester-
ly from the southerwesterly corner of
Gordon and State streets; thence
southerly 100 fleets, west so feet,
north 100 feet, east so feet.
Charles x. Seaman, guardian, to
the New Jersey Terra Gotta COM
pany; lot No. 40, Block K, on map
of lands of Jane Z. Arnold ct al.
Augusta Fischer, widow, TO New
Jersey Terra Gotta company; lot 40,
Block K, on map Of lands Of Jane
L. Arnold ct al.
T%herhelsen & Brown company to
Joanna Olsen lot on Madison ave-
nue.. lot in block SO.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-03
LOOKS LIKE STRIKE.
National Convention of Miners Ad-
journs-- Deadlock With Operators.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb. 3.-When
the miners national convention was
reconvened by President Mitchell here
Delegate Campbell asked if the resolu-
ton adopted by the convention meant
that in the event any district could not
reach an agreement with the employers
Il general strike would ensue. Presi-
dent Mitchell said, The resolution
adopted is capable of no two interpre-
%tations, and at the proper time such
questions will be answered" The mo
ton to adjourn was then carried amid
cheers. The delegates rose and san
America before leaving the hall 10 go
home.
1t is probable that 100000 men con
trolled by the United Mine Workers
will walk out of the mines in every
part Of the United States On April /
There have been intimations that the
president of the United States and the
National Civic federation may be asked
to set in motion negotiations looking to
a rehabilitation of the joint agreement
or to find some possible mean Of bring
ing the operators and the miners to-
gether for further negotiations.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-03
CHURCH RIOT IN PARIS.
Fire Engines Flooded st. Pierre Du
Ores Gallon Edifce.

PARIS, Feb. 3.-Scenes of rioting
and disorder We're repeated here when
the authorities came to take an invent
Dry of the property Of the church of st.
Pierre du eros Gallon. The doors had
been b%arricaded. Fire engines were
brought. hose was inserted through
holes in the windows, which were bro
ken. and all within was inundated.
Several Catholic members of the
chamber of deputies were present in
the church and mobiles and ladies,
among the last named being the Mar
quise Mcmahon. The police carried the
church after a hand TO hand struggle
and captured among other prisoners
Counselor Gavon Mercy.
AS a net result of the rioting. though
the inventory was taken in but one
church. that of st. Pierre du GroS Call
lou. e fifty persons We're seriously in
iured and a considerable number hurt.
The latter included a number of police
and iremen. who We're almost blinded
with cayenne pepper. Fifty arrests
were effected. The defense of the
building was %protracted. owing to the
use by the churchmen of red pepper.
After repeated efforts the police and
fremen only succeeded in entering the
church by employing chairs as shields.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-03

ment. When he arose to a late break
fast in his modest apartment at the
Hotel Astor an intimation from Pro-
prietor Muschenheim that there were
other hotels arrived with the break
fast: not that there was anything per-
sonally Objectionable in Mr.. Miner,
but so many people were inquiring for
him and camping out in the corridors
to see him the other guests We're Sc
riously disconnected.
Mr.. Miner was going to leave any,
how and had his luggage packed.
An electric hanson had been sum-
moned for Mr.. Miner and was wait
ing for him at the hotel door. He or
lered the driver to proceed as rapidly
rs possible to the Yerkes mansion, S64
Fifth avenue and soon there was u
procession of cabs scooting across
town. All of Mir. Miners friends
who nave been making him feel good
by asking him questions were acting
us u rear guard.
Gentlemen he cried, IL am going
to have you meet Mrs. Miner. She is
not very strong and cannot come
downstairs to meet you personally, but
she will speak to you from the bal
cony.'
Soon the lady in a close fitting tea
gown of changeable purple and brown
silk stepped out of a door and walked
across the gallery. Her face was
wreathed in smiles and her eyes twin
kled. Advancing to the edge of the
gallery. she placed both hands on the
railing and looked down at the group
in the hall below. 1t was like a scene
in Il play.
"Gentlemen," said the lady on the
balcony, Il am very glad to see you.
There is only one thing l can say. l
am married and very happily mar
ried.
II want you to correct an assertion
printed that l settled $1,000,000 on Mr..
| Miner when we were married. / gave
him nothing"
After receiving congratulations Mrs.
Miner added:
Il appreciate your congratulations,
and | have but one request to make Of
you. Please don't say that | am eighty
wears old
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-03
COLD WAVE IN
FULL CHARGE.
Weather Man Playing Tricks
With Us From Warm Spring.
like Days to Serve Winter.

This city yderday felt a drop of
about 81 DEL in temperature,
which continuM through last night
and up until AEON today. From the
balmy spring weather the city was
plunged mo cold winter, tLe Their
mometer Ealing from 81 above at l
O'Clock yesterday morning to 6 above
at Z O'CLOCK this morning.
The severity of the weather was
not confindd to this city alone, for
cold winter blasts swept through the
state.
On New. Brunswick avenue this
morning atN o'clock the thermomet-
er was down to 6 above, and at 10
o'clock at the Packer House, at Smith
and High streets, it had gone up to
only IA degrees above. At l o'clock
things began to warm up.
The coal dealers were pleased with
the antics of the thermometer, and
unless Old Sol comes into his own
very quickly they are not likely to al
low the opportunity to raise prices to
pass. The small trade dealres were
kept busy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-03
HAD ISORE FEET.
Millionaire SOhermerhOrn Tried
Manic Boots With Scant Success.

NEW YORK. Feb. 3.-Among the
many persons who were persuaded into
buying the magic boots which Pro
lessor" Matthew II. Hilgert made for
persons suffering from rheumatism or
physical deformities. was John e.
Schermerhorn, Il multimillionaire mem
Der of an old Knickerbocker family.
Mr.. Schermerhorn says he had an af-
lection of the feet before taking Hill
gert's treatment. He adds that he still
has the affection.
Mr.. Schermerhorn says he was asked
to pay $1,000 for the shoes. He wore
them twice and then found they harm
ed rather than benefited him. He re-
fused to pay a bill, which he says was
Il ''preposterous eXtortion." Rather
than defend a suit in court he settled
for 500.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-03
BETH M0ROECAI READY
FOR ENTERTAINMENT.
Elaborate Program Prepared for
the Annual Event Which Is Now
Close at Hand.

Everything is ready for the enter
tainment and ball of the Beth Morde-
cal t be held in Washington Hall
Tuesday night, February 6. The
committee has spared no pains to
make this one of the social affairs
of the season.
The entertainment will last until
10:45 O'Clock and then will be fol-
lowed by a dance. The committee in
charge is:
a. Greenbaum, chairman; Mrs. A.
Fl. Tyroler, secretary; Leo Schwartz,
Henry Wolff, H. Kollisch, Charles
Safran, Max Goldberger, A. Metzen-
dorff, M. Wurmer, Phi. Rosenberg,
Mrs. H. Philo, Mrs. Max Klein, Mrs.
Jos. Bruck, Mrs. Martin Strauss, Mrs.
]. Goldberger, Mrs. l. Esberg.
Floor and reception committee
Leo Goldberger, chairman; assist
ants. A. Tyroler, NJ. Strauss, Sol. Ru-
bernstein, Max Gibian, A. Philo, and
II. l.. Splitter.
The following talent has been fur
nished by and will be under the per-
sonal supervision of AL. Fostell, of
New York city, who has selected the
pest talent from Keith's. Proctor's,
Pastors, and other New York thea
tres. The program is as follows:
Overture, by the popular Austrian
Orchestra.
The popular opponents Qf-24asic;
comedy and song, Fostell and EN-
NETT, the most natural German dia-
lect comedians before the public in
their laughing hit, the German pro-
fessor.
The original Yankee Doodle Girl,
Gilberta, introducing the latest hit
from coondom with some clever dane
ing.
The southern stars, Russell and
Dunbar, in their original comedy, a
Chicken Romance.
The sweet singer in picture melo-
dies, Florence Emmett, Introducing
the latest illustrated songs.
Americas leading artists, Gavin
and Plat, presenting their latest sue
cess by Joe Flynn, A Stolen Kid, in
PRODUCING Peaches.
The bright lights of comedy, the
Silbors, in their laughable comedy
eccentric skit, Mixture" introducing
the novel comedy creation.
The entertainment will conclude
with the twentieth century wonder,
the American projectoscope, with
novel and sensational motion pic
lures.
ton under fourteen years of age will
be allowed in the hall. Tickets can
be procured from any of the men,
bers or from the committee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-03
POLICE COURT NEWS.
The naings Before the Recorder
and CITES on the Blotter.

John Sereda, OF Hartford street,
10 was arrested early Yesterday
morning for breaking the windows
IN the front Of Thomas Connor's sa-
loon at SPA State street, was placed
under $500 bonds for his appearance
before the grand jury. Bail was fur
nished.
Joseph Smith, an employe, until a
few days ago, of the New Jersey Ter
ra Gotta company, appeared before
the recorder this morning to answer
to a charge of petty larceny. He was
charged with stealing some lumber
and a wheelbarrow from his employ
ers. The loot was found in his yard
at % Cortlandt street. He said that
his wife had bought the lumber for
five cents from some boys. The terra
Gotta company did not care to carry
the case to New Brunswick and Smith
was fined IS and was ordered to car
~ the material back to the company's
property.
Arthur Smith, of New York, who
is in this city in the interest of a New
Brunswick publication, imbibed too
freely last night and at 9 o'clock he
was found lying on the sidewalk on
Gordon street near Kearny avenue
The mans condition was called TO the
attention of Patrolman Andrew Jen-
sen and Smith was taken to the lock-
up. He would probably have frozen
to death otherwise. He had a card
bearing the name of P. j. Burke. The
natural supposition was that it was
Chief Burke who was meant, but
Smith said that is his partners name
Then Chief Burke ~recollected receiv-
ing a package addressed to p. ].
Burke the other day but which was
not for him, and upon which he came
near paving for delivery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-03

MRS. MINER
NOT YERKES.
Widow of millionaire Finds She
Has Remarked dramatic End
Of Unique TangIe.

NEW YORK, Feb. 3.-After persist
emily denying her marriage to Wilson
Miner for three days the widow Of
Charles 4. Yerkes has exercised her
feminine prerogative and acknowledge
ed her young husband in the presence
OF a regular mass meeting of report
ers. The acknowledgment was made
with dramatic effect fifteen minutes
after Mr.. Miner had entered the
house with Il look of determination in
his eyes. Two hours previously Mrs.
Miner had declared to Il reporter that
she knew nothing about Mr.. Miner.
The situation had become so strained
that it was up to the sturdy and self
confident Mr.. Miner t declare him
self a real husband or go into retire