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Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21
THE CHAMPION MEAN MAN.
per and Steals the
Pennies.

talk about meanness," said a nan
from the northern part of the county
as he dropped into police headquarters.
reports the Binghamton Press, Il be-
lieve that we have a man up in our
village who is about the limit.
HE had two children and did not
seem to care whether they had any
thing to eat or not. The man vas
well off financially, but did not like to
pay out money for the support of the
children.
Might after night | have known the
mar to give each of the children a
penny to go to bed without their sup
pers, and then in the morning he
would make them give the penny up
before they had their breakfast.
'One morning the children came
downstairs and said that they had lost
their pennies. The father seemed to
be Infatuated, but l think that it was
only put on.
HE demanded the money before the
children could have their breakfasts,
and when they did not produce the
money he whipped them both and
made them go without their morning
meal. think that he stole the money
after they had gone to bed"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21
STIFF PRICE FOR THE TEA.
Extortionate Demand Of Pretty Ac-
tresses at a Charity Enter
tainment.

Cups of tea were sold at S. each re-
Gently at a fete at the ministry of ma
rine in aid of the Paris Art Orphanage.
In addition to this those who took
sugar and milk had to pay an extra
$3.50 for the privilege of being allowed
these luxuries, says the Boston Elk.
press.
All the prettiest actresses were sell
ing and all Paris was buying at prices
that would have been abnormal were
it not for the admirable cause. Mile.
Dieterie, the charming blonde, who is
credited with possessing the prettiest
smile and the most silvery laugh in
Paris, sold tickets for a lottery for as
much as she could get.
Mile. Lavalliere, of the Varieties.
sold face powder at the rate of so the
tiny box. 1t was Nine. lie Bargy. who
not long ago appeared at the st. James
with Mr.. George Alexander, who car
ried out the tea extortion. Nine. Pc
laire sold sweets, and only took Tank,
notes in payment.
A very large sum must have been
realized for tho o%rphanage. which pro.
Vides for the daughters of artists. au.
thors, actors and musicians who have
died penniless, keeps the girls unit
they marry and then provides them
with a dowry.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21
RICK is
SUMMONED.
New York Recorder Orders Con-
demned Man TO COuft--Said TO
Have New Evidence.

NEW YORK, Feb. 21.-Recorder Golf
has ordered the warden Of Sing Sing
prison 10 bring Albert r.. Patrick. con
demned for the murder Of William NJ.
Rice. down on the first train, following
an announcement that Fred House had
been summoned by District Attorney
jerome to appear as Il witness at the
hearing Of evidence for u new trial.
House was ratrick's first attorney, and
Valet Jones swore that both he and
Patrick confessed to House that they
had slain aged William Marsh Rice.
Loaiing about the door of the court
where Patrick is making the latest
fight for his life were eight men in soft
hats, squirting tobacco juice mt the til
ingS in the floor of the corridor with
splendid aim and lingering the almost
diamond studs in the bosoms of their
flannel shirts. All had jewelry IL their
shirts except one, and he had Il leg
missing.
They were the Texans brought here
by tie defense to testify that Valet
Charles i. Jones had admitted to them
that he swore falsely when he stated
IN the witness stand in the last trial
that Lawyer Patrick killed old man
William Marsh Rice, the western mil
lionaire, by administering ch~loroform
to him. Their stories make up the bulk
Of the newly discovered evidence upon
which counsel of the condemned muir
derer base their hope of saving him
from the chair.
The Texas delegation were of a type
familiar to every nan who ever cross
ed the Panhandle.
Joseph Jordan, the lame veteran of a
coal car collision, was conspicuous in
the group outside the door. Jordan it
vas who explained away a lot Of un-
pleasant things while telling about his
cousin. having the same name as him
and being lame like him and exactly
the same age.
This cousin, Jordan stated, was the
Jordan who had been sent to prison
and who had been crippled up by a
bullet from Il warden's gun while try
ing to break Jail.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21
s. BURIED.
uneral Was Held observation-disclosures
from Two L0dges.

Mrs. Peter Schroeder, wife of the
keeper of Alpine cemetery, was
buried from her late home in Wood
bridge road yesterday afternoon.
The flowers yer many and cry
beautiful. The following societies
turned out to the funeral: Mohawk
Council No. SO, Daughters of POGO
hontas; The One Hundred Ladies
Society, and the Danish Brotherhood.
The service was in charge of Rev. J..
f. Christensen, pastor of st. Steph-
ems Danish church, of Broad street.
AS Mrs. Schroeder lived only a
short distance from the burying
ground it was decided to carry the
casket to the grave. Twelve pail
bearers wer chosen, six from the
Danish Brotherhood and six from
Mohawk Council No. SO, d. of p.
They relieved each other in carrying
the casket. The p%allbearers were:
From the Danish Brotherhood, Paul
Peterson. Nels Jensen, Soren X. Oh
son, Andrew O~vergaard, Chris Lund
and Math Hanson; from the Daugh-
tiers of Pocohontas, Gus Fisher, Will
liam Strandberg, Peter Damn, Jor-
gen Martinusen, Lars Jensen and
James J.. Flynn.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21
COULD FIND SALOON
EVEN THOUGH BLIND

John King, of Allentown, who vas
released by the local police Monday,
and went to New Brunswick, caused
the police of that city considerable
worru and he was taken to the county
Jail Monday afternoon by a police
man. He had been selling lead pen
ellis about the streets. Although I'M
able to see, he made his way to sa-
looms and bought some drinks, and
when the policeman found him he
was unable to take care of himself.
He said that he wanted to go to Phil
adelrhia, where there is no danger
of getting in anyone's way. The re-
corder locked him up over night.
The only regret that Jailer Rogers
had over locking the fellow up was
that he was unable to see the works
of art that now adorn the j%ailer's Of
flee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Feb. 21.-Mrs.
Deborah Silliman of Easton, the oldest
m in Connecticut, Oh the V of
her one hundred and sixth birthday,
which was to have been celebrated to-
day with a family gathering, saw the
homestead in which she vas born and
where she was married destroyed by
flames and saw her favorite grandchild.
Charles +. Silliman, carried dead from
the yard of his house to the home Of
his brother, Frederick S. Silliman,
where the aged woman resides.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21

TOKYO, Feb. 1.-The impressive
ceremony of the investiture of the EN-
peror of Japan with the British Order
Of the Garter took place here in the
presence of about eighty high person
ages. including Crown Prince Ioshi-
hito. the imperial princes, Field Mar
Shals Yamagata and Oyama. the entire
membership of the party headed by
Prince Arthur of COnnaught. which
brought the order, and the British am
bassador. Sir Claude NJ. Macdonald.
and the members of the embassy. An
hour after the ceremony of investiture
the emperor visited Prince Arthur of
Connaught and expressed TO him his
grateful appreciation of Great Brit
aims friendship.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21

CHICAGO. Feb. 21.-Commissioner
Garfield took the stand here in the
packers ease and denied many of the
statements made by the witnesses for
the packers during the hearing of the
immunity pleas now in progress. Ed
ward Morris, Edward Swift and Ar
thur Meeker, representatives respec-
lively of the packing firms of Nelson
Morris & Co. Swift x Co. and Armour
IL Co., all testified that Commissioner
Garfield had told them that his depart
ment had the power to compel informa-
ton if they refused to give it willingly.
Mr.. Garfield on the stand declared that
he had never made such a statement.
He also denied that he had ever prom
Used immunity to the packers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21
Carnegie Gave Them only Advice.

NEW ROCHELLE, y. Y, Feb. 81
A very amusing story is told here of
how Andrew Carnegie helped the mem
bers of the First Methodist church to
get a new pipe organ. Some members
of the congregation decided on a thou
sand dollar instrument and wrote Mr..
to the appeal saying that if the congre-
CATION would first raise $500 he would
see what could be done. They raised
the $500 and wrote Mr.. Carnegie. He
replied that on inquiry he found that a
$500 organ would be all that they need
ed and to buy it with the money raised.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21
Society,"
A PARTY.

Miss Elizabeth Weed entertained a
few friends at her home, in Smith
street, last night. A delightful time
was had by all present. Singing,
dancing and playing games were the
features of the evening.
Furniture was removed from the
rear of the store downstairs, where
dancing was continued to an early
hour. Refreshments were served at
II o'clock.
Among those present were Miss
Ethel Rogers, of Tottenville; Miss
Dora Irving, of Port Reading; Miss
May Miner, of Matawan; Misses NJ.
Miller, Elizabeth Farrell, Gertrude
Muller, Susie FRANKIE, Bessie Baine,
Florence Duncan, Anna Nelson,
Messrs. Thomas Arnold and Carl
Blick, of Newark; Elmont Bedell and
Lester Rogers, of Tottenville; w,
Fellows, of Metuchen; Thomas West,
w. Fredrickson, ID. Higgins and
AlonZo Weed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21
DENMARK LODGE MET.
First Regular Session Since Its In
staIIatiOn.

The first regular meeting of DEN
mark Lodge, Independent Order of
Good Templars, which was instituted
Sunday, was held last night in |. o.
G. r. hall. 1t was marked by a large
attendance; a material addition to
the membership; a delightful eve
ming, and the encouraging signs
which it portended for the city's baby
lodge. The meeting was a long one,
a social time following the business
session. Seven members were re-
ceived. Denmark Lodge will meet
every Tusday night in l. o. G. T. hall
and it's members hope that the third
lodge of the Templars in this city will
be able to increase the good results
of the work fifty per cent.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21

ALBANY, n. Y, Feb. 21.-The as
sembly judiciary committee has refus-
ed to report favorably to the assembly
the resolution of Assemblyman Temp
kins providing for a repetition of the
investigation made by the judiciary
committee of the charges against SUI
preme Court Justice Warren B. Hooker
of Fredonia, who was alleged to have
been improperly concerned in appoint
ments and rental transactions in con-
nection with the postoftices at Fredo-
MIA and Dunkirk.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21

NEW YORK, Feb. 2~1.-Joseph Ar
thur, the playwright, died at the Hotel
Normandie here from Il rare operation
performed nearly a week ago. Mrs.
Arthur and a trained nurse We're at his
bedside. He had long suffered from
kidney trouble, and as u last resort the
organs were removed, cleansed and re-
placed. Mr.. Arthur's real name was
Arthur Smith. His father was IL wide
ly known HoOsier Methodist minister.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21

Picture frames were made and a pic
ture of George Washington was
placed in the frame, then each moth
er told of some OF his good traits.
Dainty sandwiches and coffee were
served during the afternoon.
A bell will ring when supper is
ready.
City Clerk c. NJ. Macmillan re-
turned to his office today after being
i'll since Saturday. The signing Of
the city warrants a completed to-
day.
The Thimble Club, of the Simpson
NJ. L. church, met yesterday after
noon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21

ROANOKE, Va, Feb. 21.-The corO-
ner's jury in the case of former Sheriff
John B. Traynham, who was found
murdered in his bed here, has returned
a verdict that Traynham's death was
caused by blows on the head and neck
made by a sharp instrument in the
hands of party or parties unknown
to the jury. ~Traynham's skull was
crushed and the head almost severed.
The police have made no arrests.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21
Turkish Concession For

LONDON. Feb. 21.-Germany is on
the point of stealing Il brilliant march
on the other European powers by OBJ
tanning great industrial concessions
and a coaling station on the island of
Thasos, off the Macedonian port of Ka-
vala. on the Aegean sea The sultan Of
Turkey, to whom Thasos belongs polit-
ically. issued an trade last September
granting Il concession for Il number of
gold mines on the island to German
subjects,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21
Explosion at Khartum.

CAIRO. Egypt. Feb. 21.-It is report
at the British barracks in Khartum.
A large loss of life and much damage
occurred. Khartum is the capital of
the Sudan and the residence of the gov
ernor general. During the rebellion of
the mahdi General Gordon, who was
dispatched there by the British govern
ment, was killed in 1885.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21
Pittsburg Civic Elections.

PITTSBURG, Feb. 21.-Returns in
the municipal election indicate a vic
tory for George w. Guthrie, Civic
league, Citizens and Democratic candi-
date for mayor, by IA majority of about
5000 over Alexander NJ. Jenkinson,
Republican. In Allegheny the vote is
close. Returns would indicate the cleo
ton of Charles f. Kirschler, Republic
an, over George B. Logan, candidate of
the Good Government party.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21

ROCHESTER,, n. Y, Feb. 21.-Au-
gust Berndt, twelve years old, was shot
and killed here by his uncle, William
Berndt. eighteen years old. at the boys
home in lrondequoit. The uncle had
been reading yellow" novels and was
illustrating, according to his own adj
mission, how heroes fight He says
he forgot the revolver was loaded.
Berndt has been placed under arrest on
the charge of manslaughter in the sec
ond degree pending an investigation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21

SHREVEPORT, La. Feb. 21.-The
city is quiet now, and it is not believed
any further attempt will be made to
lynch the negro, Charles Coleman. in
jail on the charge of numbering Miss
Lear. The militia guard the Jail and
been completed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21
Fatal Collision On Iowa Central.

DIES MONIES. Ia, Feb. 21.-Engi-
neer Willard of Mason City and Brake
man Sheahan of Oskaloosa were killed
and Fireman Rogers was injured in Il
head-on collision of two Iowa Central
freights near Eldora. The crew mis-
understood orders.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21
Envious.

Mrs. Dryun-They say that Mrs.
Smiley has driven her husband to drink.
Dryun-Just my miserable luckl
"Why, what do you mean, my dear?"
II had almost made up my mind TO
propose to her When | me you."-Chi-
cagO Daily News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21
Outlaws Still Hold Colonel Hannignu

Ell PASO, Tex, Feb. 21.-The ban
dts who kidnapped Colonel Robert Han
nigan. the Deming u. M ranchman.
from Il stage near Silver City, y. NJ.
are alleged to have collected $1,000
ransom money to date, $1,000 from the
colonel and $1,000 from his son, yet
they still hold him. Officers fear to at
tack them in their retreat in Mogollon
mountain lest they kill the prisoner.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21
Train wreckers Kill Brakeman.

ALBANY, n. Y, Feb. 21.-William
Courtney, II brakeman of Troy. was in
stantly killed in the wreck of a freight
train mt Green Island under circum
stances which Coroner Baxter of Wa
tervliet and the railroad men believe
indicate Il deliberate attempt to wrecl
that or some other train.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21
Says John ID. Is In New York Home

ROME, Feb. 21.-William Rockefel-
Ter, who is at the Excelsior hotel here
with his daughter, has assured friends
that reports that his brother, John ID.
Rockefeller, had fled from the United
States are absolutely untrue. His
brother, he said, is staying quietly in
his own house in New York.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21

COLUMBUS. o., Feb. PA hill in
troduced in the house of representa-
tives by Representative Nye of Pike
county makes it Il crime for any house
apartment house owner to refuse TO
rent to families with children. The
measure is intended to encourage the
antirace suicide idea.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21
Study.

The mission study class of the
Simpson M. E. church met at the
home of Charles r. Fletcher, in Rec
or street, last night. The fifth study
on Africa and the Congo was the
lesson. There was a good attendance
of the class, and a very interesting
meeting was the result.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21
Twill Break His Heart.

Bronco Bill-De sheriff hez posted a
reward NV so cents fer Roarin' RUDE,
dead or alive.
Grizzly Pete-Datll be poor Rube's
finish. When he hears de size uv de re-
ward he'll kill himself-fer shame
Judge
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21
DANISH NJ. f.. ENTERTAINMENT

The Young Peoples Society of the
Danish NJ. f. church, of Madison ave
nue., will hold an entertainment in
the church tomorrow. The EpWorth
League of Simpson M. e. church has
been invited and the members and
friends expect q good time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21
..HOBo" PARTY THE LATEST.

Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Eyerkuss, of
Madison avenue, will entertain a
number of friends at a hobo" party
tonight. The invitations which have
been issued are very odd. They ask
their friends to meet at the home OF
the chief hobo,' Jacob Eyerkuss,
md not under any condition whatever
to come dressed in store clothes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21
A MOTHERS MEETING.

The first meeting held in The an
mex yesterday afternoon by the
Mothers Club. of the kindergarten,
was very interesting as the mothers
are taking a very active part in he
work done by the children. Flowers
and bulbs were planted and also gold
fish were placed in the kindergarten.
Each mother contributed something.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21

BOSTON, Feb. 21.-Brigham n. Bull.
lock. president of the Fitchburg Ma.
tiDnal bank and treasurer of the Fitch.
burg Savings bank, dropped dead while
in this city on business. The cause OF
death was heart failure. Mr.. Bullock
was seventy-four years of age.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21

NAPLES, Feb. 81. ~ Rear Admiral
Sigsbee. commanding the second squad
ron of the American Atlantic fleet,
gave permission to more than Il hun
bred sailors from his ships to go TO
Rome today, where they We're received
nv the mono.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21

Through a slight error one or two
figures in the city budget We're
wrong yesterday. The total amount
Of the appropriations for next year
is $~150,400, an increase over last
year Of $24,G50. The total amount
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Feb. 2l.-Gov-
ernor jerks has appointed Samuel D..
Weakley of Birmingham chief justice
of the supreme court of Alabama vice
Thomas n. Mcclellan. deceased.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21
ROOSTERS' RECEPTION.

Many invitations have been issued
by the Royal BOOSTERS for the private
dance and reception which they are
Going to hold in Wilder music hall, in
Smith street, Friday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21
BREAD AND A SALE.

A sale of bread, pie and cake will
be held by the ladies of the Mite So
ciety in the Presbyterian chapel Sat
urday, February "a.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21
FOR ALUMNI MEMBERS.

At an important session OF the
High School Alumni Association, to
he held at the high school Saturday
evening, the committee appointed
some months ago to revise the CON
stitution will report and the changes
suggested are said TO alter the sys-
tenn of the association in numerous
particulars.
A social time, for which careful
plans are being made, will follow
the business part of the meeting. 1t
IS hoped to have the largest attend
lnce on record.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21
ST. RECITAL.

The second annual recital of the
pupils of Prof. st. Andrassy, of this
city, will be given in Washington hall,
in Fayette street, April 10.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21

If your property is not just what
you need, exchange Through a
classified ad.-for something better
better for you."My ncighbor has
fertile meadows, but my field only
holds the world together" is a senti-
ment old as the race.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21
CLAM CHOWDER SUPPER.

A clam chowder supper will be
served in the Baptist church tomor-
row night from $50 to s o'clock,
The proceeds will go towards the
organ fund. The menu will be as
follows:
Clam Chowder
Brown Bread Biscuits
Baked Beans
Crackers Pickles
Crullers Coffee
Supper twenty-five cents Ice
cream for sale.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21

for The maintenance of the public
schools is $5S.800, being an increase
OF $4,000. The printing account
for the schools is 500.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21

Quit being your own "handy-man"
advertise for one.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21

Clearing and colder; northwest winds.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-21
|CLAY PLANT.
Hector Brown at Spa
J Yesterday.

Collector John G..
levy for taxes yester-
|Dn the old plant of the
Clay Company at Spa
taxes due on the prop
|onal taxes from 1896
kd~apount to $3,905,76.
Is not Dekn worked for
Iince it was in the hands
II. Some )men were at
day tearing down kilns
been soldfto Joseph Cad
city, when Constable
t to tho place. He stop
rk and placed a Waterman
putty collector has also
On two Ncandy stores and
start on private house eff
(which taxes are overdue.
:ects of the clay plant will be
S planned, saturday, March
ALE to take hlace at city hall.
bars were levied on to-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-03-24

The Following SHOWS the gram movement.
New York: Wheat. Corn Oats. Rue. BdrieV.
Receipts. 5000 37.o25 5000 80. 1900
Exports..... 1891 l6I,oO3 1885 .... b,lOl
Chicago:
Receipts.... 1000 100000 125.00o 5000 $1,000
Shipments. = 1900 10000 2t3y0oo 5000 1900
Buffalo:
Shipments. 5000 ...... 1900 -. ......
CHICAGO. March 23.-To-day's prices were
-. Ie-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-03-24

FLorR.-Dull and firm. Sales. $500 bbls.
Receipts, 1888 bills; exports, 23,973 bbls,
Prices as follows: Spring; Patents. $1,000
-. 40: clears. So. lod$ %. go. Winter: Straights,
g. 70de3 80: clears. S3.2j@S3.40 Rye flour,
n. 50G "A. 20.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-03-24
MONEY AND. EXCHANGE.

Money on call, sa4,t per cent; last loan,
money quoted at So per cent. for sixty u
ninety days. $685. per cent. for four, months.
mercial paper quoted at 5dSh per cent. for
prime single names and bills receivable
other names, o per cent.
The foreign exchange market exhibited
further eakness early in the day, sight draft%
appeared to be short covering. the merkc
rallied, causing a net advance for the day q.
10 points n demand sterling, Posted RATE
were quoted at SASSY for long bills and.tSH'
t4;s24o; sight drafts. s4.sS5odS4 .sSS5. al
cable transfers, s4.sedS 81 .so05. Francs werr
quoted at $40 less lie. for long and 5.i7' i,
less LIS for short, Reichsmarks were quoted
were quoted at 1915 for long and 1921 for
short.
Domestic exchange on New York: Boston
-Sdloc. discount. ChlcaRo-20c. discount
Observation-Disclosures CssId;sm diSnInSa SqyiRs' PAT; ceiling M ,Li".
treal-Par. New Orleens-Commercial. par
banks. 81 premium. st. Paul-s5c, premium
Minncapolis-45c. premium. Louisville 80,
premium. San Francisco-25c. premium -
Louis goa s0c. premium.
Money In London, 3I[dl per cent. Rate o.
discount, In open market for short and thre'
money closed at oo.; and for the account n
francs a79 confines. The private rate q ais
count is 3 per cent. Exchange on London .
francs is confines. Berlin advices quote
exchange on London 20 marks tsS pfRs
The private rate OF discount is ~ per cent.
New York Clearing House statement: e
Treasury debit balance, s27t, 100.
Commercial price OF bar silver In New York
ESQ. Bar silver 10 London closed at sod
Mexican silver dollars we're quoted at 500.