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Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-18
TWELVE HURT IN WRECK
Wildcat Engine Crashes Into Passenger
Train, Both Going Fast.

NEWARK, Dec. 1S:-Two men
who were taken to st. Michael's hos
pital, were severely injured, and ten
others were hurt, in a collision be-
tween an unattached wildcat" loco
motive, numbered 336, and a pass
enger train, eon the Erie railroad, at
Rutgers street crossing, Belleville, at
$500 O'Clock last night. That no one
was killed seems almost miraculous.
Witnesses say that each locomotive
was going at the rate of thirty miles
an hour, the wildcat" going back
ward, when they came together. The
fact that the first three cars of the
train, consisting of five coaches,
which was enroute from Essex to
Jersey City, were not occupied, prop
ably prevented loss of life. William
Robinson and Albert Eaton, both OF
Jersey City, were engineer and fire.
man, respectively, Of locomotive
1872, drawing the passenger traiu,
and .M. j. Conway was conductor.
Patrick Donohue was engineer of the
other locomotive, and Samuel Frazier,
fireman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-18
BACK DRAUGHT INJURIES
FIREMEN FIGHTING BLAZE

NEW YORK, Dec. 1S:-One fire.
man was badly injured, two daugh-
ters of former Justice Beekman faint
ed from fright, their city home was
threatened, and 100000 worth OF
damage done, in an early morning
fire in the seven-story business build
ing at No. 81 West Seventeenth
street. The blaze was discovered by
Henry r. Beekman, son of the jurist,
who had just returned from a recep.
ton, and vas going up to the steps of
his home, which adjoins the struc-
ture. Seeing flames shooting out
from the windows of the fourth floor,
he rushed around to the headquar-
tiers of Engine Company No. IA,
Eighteenth street.
When he returned he found the
members of his family making their
way through the house in dense
coulds of smoke, which came in some
mysterious manner from a basement
door. Two of his sisters tainted.
When they were revived Mrs. Beck
man packed up some securities and
rushed with them to the street. A
daughter bundled up two poodle dogs
and overlooked a quantity of jewelry
lying on a dresser.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-18
TO OPEN A BUREAU
Employment Office in Conjunction
With New Trade School.

The Board of Directors of the Me-
chanics and Tradesmen's Society of
Perth Amboy held an important
meeting in the class room at 157
Smith street, last night, and officially
decided to organize an employment
bureau to be conducted under the
auspices of the school.
President Louis A. Archer, in
speaking about the new project, this
morning, said that the bureau was
to supply the factories and concerns
in this locality with more efficient
help. Mr.. Archer said the other
directors had favored the plan for
some time and that already arrange
ments had been made with a number
of the local industries to adopt the
plans of the society. A few details
are yet to be completed, but the bur-
eau will be in operation in a few
weeks.
According to the present arrange
ments the Office of the bureau in this
city will be in the school at 1877 Smith
street, but branch offices are soon to
be started in nearby towns.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-18
MAYORS ADVICE TO COUNCIL.
Plainfield SolOns Told to Eliminate
FactiOnalism.

PLAINFIELD, Dec. 1S:-Mayor-
elect C. j. Fisk declined to take part
in the common council caucus last
night, but addressed the members.
The mayor-elect advised them to
eliminate factionalism.
Don't tie your president down by
any conditions of your VOTE" he said.
eff he has not your confidence don't
elect him. Don't let us have a six to
five council. When | came into
council in 1891 our hardest work was
to get rid of a Big six Don't let us
have any Big SIX but let us all work
to one end and for the city's good. I
suggest that you have a committee
to watch legislation at Trenton SO
that we may prevent, if possible, the
passage of bills slipped into the legis-
lature by someone with an axe to
grind in some far away town and
which would give our city much In
noyance. But chiefly avoid creating
any factions in council. Don't try to
use your Office to pull %anyone's chest
nuts out of the fire. | won't pull
anyone's chestnuts out and / want
you to work with me for the city's in
terest irrespective of personal feel
ing"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-18
WIDOW BACK TO
SCENE OF CRIME.
Mrs. Neil, Accused of Numbering
Her Husband, Promises to
Go TO Greenwich.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1S:-Catherine
Neil, the former artists model, who is
in a cell in the Tombs on a charge OF
having caused the death of her hus-
band in a Greenwich hotel by jab-
bling a hatpin or nail file into his
brain, will be returned to the scene
of the tragedy this afternoon.
The Connecticut authorities have
sent requisition papers, and as the
prisoner has announced that she will
not oppose the extradition, there will
be no trouble in getting her to the
spot where her husband met his
death.
The woman was still in a ervou
and excitable state today, and she
seemed to suffer from the effects of
the beating which had made her body
black and blue and had discolored
one of her eyes. She was still en-
phatic in her assertion that nothing
she had done had brought about the
death of her husband, and that he
either died from alcoholic excesses
or else in falling to the floor in a
drunken stupor he hit his face against
some sharp instrument.
No Odor of Alcohol on Body.
The Connecticut authorities point
out that DR.. Thompson, who attend
ed the blacksmith after his injury,
testified at the coroner's inquest that
he detected no smell of alcohol. This
is set forth with the object of showing
that he was deliberately put out of
the way by his wife, and at a time
when he was asleep. 1t is the the
DRY of the prosecution that he VAS
stabbed under the eye and hat the
instrument bored its way to his brain.
Edward G~reenthal, attorney for
the prisoner, scouts the idea, and says
it will be soon time for the prosecu-
ton to make some allegation as to
the manner in which Neil net his
death and stick to it. Mr.. Greenthal
said that at first the Connecticut au-
thorities were convinced that Neil
had been slain by a hatpin, but when
they found a nail file in the room
they changed their views, and put
forth the theory that it was that in
strument that had caused the death
of the former pugilist.
Now, although they know that Nell
was a drunkard he said they accept
the testimony of a doctor who says
there was no sign of intoxication on
the injured. This sdme doctor, after
a thorough examination of Neil, de-
clared the lawyer, did not notice the
wound under the left eye.
Greenthal said that a chemical an
alysis of Neil's stomach should be
made, and he was confident such an
examination would result in proving
that the man died of poison or from
drinking too much.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-18
SEEK MAN FOR LENT SHOES.
Regulars and "New ldea'' Men
Hold Conferences in Essex County.

'RcguIars'' and "New ydea' Men
Hold Conferences in Essex County.
NEWARK, Dec. 18.:-Conferences
were held today by the heads of the
regular" wing of the republican par
ty and also by the New Idea" lead
ers, regarding the choice of a success
o to Major Carl Lentz, who recently
resigned the Craftsmanship of the Es-
sex county republican committee.
The regulars chose for their candi-
date Henry Dixon, a member of the
Board of Equalization of Taxes. Will
liam Mungle, a former assemblyman,
was the choice of the New Idea
men.
There is a possibility q compromise
candidate will be selected. Should
such a course be adopted, the man
probably would be County Physician
Mckenzie. The election via take
place at the county committees regu-
lar meeting on next Friday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-18
CITIZENS COMPANY NOW
LIGHTING MANY STORES.

The Citizens Electric Light Com
pany are now lighting a large num-
Der of stores on Smith street and ok
pect to have the State street stores
lighted shortly.
Reynolds Brothers store on Smith
street has had installed nineteen arc
lights which make the place almost
as light as day, and a large A. B. light
has recently been erected in front of
Won Spreckelsen's confectionery store.
The plant at Pearl place and Me-
chanic street has so far proved Il
huge success and the system on the
whole Is now in first class shape.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-18
DANA RELIEF XMAS TREE.
Committee at Work for Affair De
cember % i'm Washington Hall.

The best Christmas tree celebra-
ton in the history of Dana Relief So
ciety is what is promised by the COM
mittee in charge of the affair to be
held Friday night, December 2S, in
Washington hall for the members and
children.
Comprising the capable committee
are F. Knudson, Mes Knudson, r. p.
Larson, A. G. Koyen and Edward J.
Olsen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-18
Frank Bloom, of ro.tcnvilIe, was
LOOKING OVER GARAGE
Theatrical and Auto Firms Considerjnu Ia
king Over Occupancy.

Several New York theatrical firms
have been looking over the garage in
Smith street, near Madison avenue,
with a view to opening it as a play
house, The garage, which was form
erly occupied by the Raritan Auto &
Motor Company, has also been looked
over by several local merchants with
a view to again opening it as a garage
and repair shop for automobiles and
bicycles. 1t is understood that the
building is too low to be used as a
playhouse, and it most likely will be
reopened as a garage. At present 1t
remains idle, with a few autos stored
away.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-18
"a GOOD PLAYS BOOKED
Progress Being Made on Plans for Our
Coming Theatre.

A local mar interested in the new
theatre project, said this morning
that the work on the plans for the
new uocal theatre is progressing
They are still in the hands of the
architects. 1t was further said that
twenty-four shows had been booked,
among them such plays as the Lion
and the Mouse" His Honor the
Mayor" and others as popular in New
York and other large cities.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-18
NEW PRECINCT FOR ELIZABETH.
May Be Established In Bayway, a
LaWless Section.

ELIZABETH, Dec. 1S:-During a
discussion of police matters in the
city council last night there was a
sentiment in favor of sending several
officers to Bayway, a lawless section
of the city, which lies to the south
east. 1t is inhabited by foreigners
and dotted with saloons of a rather
disreputable character.
The police committee was instruct
ed to look into the matter of estab-
fishing a third precinct in this Sec
ton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-18
DIPHTHERIA CLOSES SCHOOLS.
South River Pupils Dismissed Because
of Epidemic.

SOUTH RIVER, Dec. 1S:-The
public schools of this place were
closed yesterday by the health au-
thorities on account of an epidemic of
diphtheria. There have been several
deaths in the borough and there are
now several cases among the children
who had attend the schools.
The Board of Education and Prin-
cipal William Campbell decided that
it would be unwise to open the
schools January 2.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-18

If you are among the one hundred
people in this city WHO SPEND THE
GREATEST AMOUNT OF TIME IN
READING AND ANSWERING
WANT ADS, you are among the one
hundred people who have the BEST
PROSPECTS of getting rich"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-18
MISSIONARY Mf"llNG.

The DECEMBER meeting OF the
Women's Fbreign Missionary Society.
of the FirstSPresbyterian church. was
held in the chapel last night. Despite
the stormy nfkht there was a fair at
tendance. ThA complete program
was carried out, with the exception or
the musical part. Mrs. BenjamIn
Rothschild, of Tottenville, was to
have sung.
Edward r. Proctor read Of The re-
ligions of India. Mrs. O. K. Stevens
also read a paper on Hinduhsm aud.
the Hindoos, and Mrs. Sterling read
several letters from her sister. Miss
Emma Morris, one OF the members
who is at present in the Lodiana field
in India. After the program, refresh
ments were served and a social time
had by all members present.
Mrs. Wilbur LaRoe and Mrs.
Adrian Lyon, who recently finished a
course of mission study work at a
normal class in Railway, made an
announcement that they would start
a missionary study class after the
holidays. They also presented the
society with the set of books that
had been given them by Mr.. Lyon
while pursuing their course. The
class will be in charge of Mrs. LaRoe
and 1t is expected that a number will
Join in this interesting study before
that time. r
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-18
Accused of Hurting Small Bov.

Walter Melheim, sixteen years old,
was. arrested yesterday by the city
marshal on a charge Of assault pre-
ferred by John Fitzgerald, of 2S
Broad street, who declares that Mel
helm maltreated his seven-year-old
son, who, as told in yesterdays
NEWS, was found tied in a barn by
Irving Brown, a neighbor, who wat
attracted by the lads cries. The case
will be heard by Recorder Pickers-
gill tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-18
CASE GOES TO JURY.
Lawyers Summing Up in RefOrma-
tory Assault Case.
speoial % the EVENING NEWs:

NEW BRUNSWICK, Dec. 49,
The trial OF George and Michael Do
chino, inmates at the Railway Re
formatory, on charges of assaulting
Keeper Nels Hanson, formerly of
Perth Amboy, will go to the jury this
afternoon. The lawyers began to
sum up at o'clock this morning.
Jude Booraem refused yesterday
afternoon to grant the motion Of
Lawyer c. T. Cowenhoven for the
dismissal of the case against Michael,
one of the brothers, on the ground
that no conspiracy had been provcn
between him and his brother.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-18
Champlin Stock Co. pleases.

The Charles X. Champlin Stock
Company presented "a Wife's Decep-
tion," to a large audience in Wilder
hall last night. The plot of the play
was interesting and the specialties
between the acts were we'll received.
I'm the Land of Cotton" will be
the attraction tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-18

You are a business man-so don't
do the work a porter or clerk or sec
rotary should do. "As small letters
hurt the slight, so do small matters
him that is too much intent upon
them" Give PERSONAL ATTEN-
TION to important things-such as
publicity-and all will be well.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-18
Patrol Wagon Was Needed.

George Milaski was arrested at 2
O'Clock this afternoon at State and
Center street by Patrolman McDer-
mott. Milaski was intoxicated at the
time and the patrol wagon was used
to convey the prisoner to the lookup.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-18
Comnletina New TrestIe,

Work on the new coal trestle being
built for William H. Mccormick near
Fayette street is nearly completed.
The stringers and ties have been
laid, and men were at work spiking
the rails yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-18
Found Ring and received $50.

Joseph Rogers found the $3.50
diamond ring lost by E. G.. Elliott on
Sunday morning in front of the Pack
err House, yesterday. He returned
the ring to the owner at once and re-
ceived the reward of $50 which had
been offered by Mr.. Elliott.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-18
LEO GoLDBERGER NAMED
As Auditor in Action Brought by Ferdinand
Garretson.
speoiat to the EVENING NEWS:

SDEC7UT 10 IWt II ' ENINU I'VE 3
NEW BRUNSWICK, Dec. 49,
In the circuit court in the cas- of
Ferdinand Garretson VS.. Abraham l..
Harmed, an order has been granted
naming Lawyer Leo Goldberger as
auditor. Beekman & Spencer repre-
sent the plaihtiff.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-18
Raritan Club Lecture.

Rev. George B. Wight, of Trenton,
state charities commissioner, will de-
liver a lecture in the Raritan Club
course Thursday night at the high
school. His subject will be State
Institutions" Admission is free.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-18

There is not much FUN in keep
ing boarders"-but there is PROFIT
IN 1T IF YOU HAVE AS MANY PEO-
PIE AT YOUR TABLES AS YOU
CAN ACCOMMODATING timely
advertising, and reading of ads, en-
ables you to dc this.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-18
OBITUARY.
JOHN BUFFERS.

John Buffers, of this city, died
early this morning at the city hospital
from typhoid fever. He was taken
to the hospital yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-18
THIRD LECTURE TONIGHT.


c. B~jerregaard. Jr., will give his
third lecture tbnight in Dana hall.
1t will be in Danish and will be illus
trated, the subject being Grecian art.
% 2
The engagement Of Edwin Madvig.
of New Yo.G, and Miss Louise
Grundtvig, of this city, has been an
nounced.
Wilbur LaRoe, .Jr.. will arrive
home today from Princeton for the
holidays. He will remain home about
two weeks.
Miss Isabel G ieyc, of Kearny ave-
nue., sailed from Glasgow. Scotland,
Saturday, and IS expected home for
Christmas.
Frank Bloom, of Tottcnville, was a
local visitor today.
Miss Theresa Marsh and Miss
Bessie Abildgaard, of this city, at.
tended the Royal Arcanum vaudeville
show and entertainment In Totem
vile last night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-18

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Leave WANT" advs. at branch Of
Aces.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-09-21
coon FLOUR

The following letter was received by
Chas. 7. Kennedy Of this city from will
Moore agent ior the Pacific Coast Eleya-
tor Co. At Pendleton and speaks we'll
for the Aonr that Is turned out by the
Gillian Co. Milling Co.
Pendleton, Oregon. Sept. II. 1905.
Dear sir:
l yesterday ordered a car Of
Pow hatan -four through the Portland
office. We are in hurry for this and
wish that you would help MS get IL as
soon as possible. have sold It TO Ho.
hack Bros. They used the 10 barrels
that got for sample and say that 1t ID
better than the hard wheat -four they
have been getting from Minnesota.
Yours truly.
WILL Moons.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-09-21
sCIssORrD JOKES

Bella--What do they want to discov.
fer the north pole for2 Stella-What
for! Why. for the sake of getting some
picture post cards from there, of course.
Chapleigh-I-aw-nevah associate
with thnse--ah--hawid baseball play
abs, doncherknow. Miss Caustique--I
Suppose not. There are some things
that even baseball players won't stand
for.
Yeast--A drunken man is always gar
rulous is he not? Crimson besk--Yes !;
it's hard to shut man mp tight.
TELL me OF Gladys Vanderfeller, who
was married five years ago. She used to
keep society agog. Is she as sensation
al MS ever ?" more so. She actually
has children"
Scribbles-Pennington surely knows
how To treat a subject. Drihbles-Yes,
bnt that's his limit never knew him
to treat an acquaintance.
Dayse--0h dearl What on earth
shall l say to Mr.. Jinks when he calls
tonightP Grayce-Why, has he pro
posed2 Dayse-No, the mean thing
that's jnst il.
II asked the young lady gaduate who
took the medal for the best debate why
the logic Of her eide appealed to her."
"What did she say2" "She said Be
cause'."
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-09-21
BlAL0CK

The steamer "Relief" which was
built during the summer at Blalock was
launched last Thursday
School has opened with seventeen pu-
pills enrolled. There will be three or
four candidates for eighth grade diplo-
mas in June. Before the holidays about
sixty dollars will have been expended
for new furniture, books. papers, etc.
Engberg Il Montgomery have return
ed from u business trip to Portland,
Mr., and Mrs. WIN. o'Sullivan and
son went to The Dslles Sunday.
Quite an interest is manifested in the
trial Of the man who is accused of hav-
ing brought intoxicants on the school
grounds on election day. Several citi-
zens are in Condor this week as witness
err.
Ira Sperry and family have moved to
Goldendsle, Washington.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-09-21
WHITE RUSSIAN MAKES BIC YIELD

Millard French brought in couple oi
stools OF dry land wheat from the French
Bros ranch on Hinton Creek. Monday
which he will send to the jamestown
Exposition for exhibit next year, One
variety NJ the whea. was what he called
White Russian, which Mr.. French says
WAS his best yielder. In one field he
harvested 10 bushels per acre OF this
wheat this season. and last year he says
the yield was 90 bushels per acre, but II
WAS hand planted and ''dry farmed".
The etool that beshruaai,t 10 Monday nf
this variety contained go stalks with
welktilled heads with an average oi five
herries to the mesh. Forty bushels IL n
good crop any year. but season like
this II Is the exception aud certainly
pieces this variety long way in the
lead In the point OF Weld. The other
variety that Mr.. French will place on
exhibit at the jamestown fair is n ny hrid
aud although hs has not tested II thor
oughy Mr., French thinks it is almost ss
large yielder as the White Russian. II
was grown In the same manner and has
the same number OF grains to the mesh
although the heads do not appear as
large and fluffy as the Russian but IL
does not shatter as easily. The samples
he brought in Monday are certainly a
vooi illustration OF what can he done by
"dry hand" or intensive farming. Hepp.
ner Times.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-09-21
WOoLcRoWERs MEET

The annual meeting oitLe 0regn State
Wool Growers Association was held In
Condor Tuesday. About thirty. Ave
delegates from nearly every part Of tue
state we're present. The morning ses-
sion Was held at the court house and
and was presided over by r. r, Keys.
secretary Of the association. The after.
noon session Was held in the Armory
hSll and vas largely attended by Gillian
county sheepmen ~ well as the dele.
gates from other parts Of the state.
Many important questions were taken
up and discussed. among the most i'm.
portant Of which vas that Of recommend
ing more rigid quarantine regulations In
regard 10 deseases Of stock. A commit.
tee Of i've was appointed 10 formulate a
rough draft Of a law that would be ac-
ceptable TO the shrepmen. The ques-
tion Of the forest reserve policy Of the
government was also discussed pro and
con and Il WAS resolved that the cut in
the proposed allotment In the Blue
Mountain Reserve should not exceed
25 per cent. J. N. Burgess vas elected
president for the ensuing year and d. P.
Symthe, secretary. The next meeting
oi the Association viii be held at The
Dalles.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-09-21
CIRCUIT COURT BUSINESS

Judge Bradshaw arrived Monday ey-
ening and circnlt court convened the
next morning at nine o'clock. The fifst
ease that came to trial Was that Of J. w.
Engberg vs. O. u. Smith. IL was an &c.
ton on = promlssory note. Attorneys
Parman and Parker appeared on behalf
of the plaintiff and $. W. Stark Of The
Dalles for the defendant. The jury
brought In q verdict In favor Of the plain
til. The case OF the State OF Oregon w..
Harry Gruhb ON the charge oi assault
with a dangerous weapon attracted con.
siderable attention. District Attorney
Frank Meneiee aud Ills assistant, ID. X,
Parker, Rppeared for the State and Al.
torney John Gavin for the defense. The
jury bronght in verdict Of guilty but
recommended the prisoner TO the mercy
oi the court lie WAS fined $50 The
eases OF the State Of Oregon against w,
T.. Owens on the charge Of burglary aud
against I'll MARITIME on the charge oi lar.
ceny by bailee were dismissed upon mo.
tion oi the District Attorney In the
case Of the State W. John NJ. Robb on
charge Of assault with a dangerous wea.
pom the defendant plead gnIlly aud was
given a sentence Of one and one.halt
years In the state penitentiary. The
case oi Dixon Gannt vs.. the o. r. X. Il
Co. in which the plaintiff alleged dam.
ages Ia the amount Of 1900 AS result OF
damages sustained to carlnad oI horses
during the course Of transportation, was
tried rhursday. The inty returned a
verdict In favor OF ihe def. ndant.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-09-21
CWENDOLEN

Hurt & Flanders are threshinv for j..
Larch.
Ed Russell who has heen visiting rel
atives on the Ridge returned to Athena
Monday.
Mrs. A. Chandler of Glenn is visiting
on the Ridge.
Mrs. Hollenheck and family expect to
leave for Washington soon.
Services we're held at the school house
Sunday by Mr.. Edes.