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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-03-23
JUSTICE FORT
HERE MONDAY.
Coming to See the Grand Jury
South hmhOy Cases TO Re-
CeiVe His Attention.
NEW BRUNSWICK. Nar. ,:

NEW BRUNSWICK, Mar. %
Justice ]. Franklin Fort will come
here Monday to receive the grand
jury which expects TO put in a busy
day that day and TO finish mp its work
for the term and make q final report
to the justice. Il is likely the justice
win inquire If the jury has carried
out the instructions given to it by
Justice Dixon at The opening OF the
term last December.
Justice Dixon laid great stress up
on excise violations alleged by South
Amboy ministers TO exist in that
place There has been one indict-
ment against South Amboy saloon
keeper handed in since that time and
Prosecutor Berdine has made the or
on statement in court tbar the grand
jury has not finished IT'S work in that
borough and has inLimarpd that there
viii he other indictments.
Justice Dixon also charged that
public officials who have been derelict
i'm their duty shall also be indicted.
There have been no indications thus
far that any such indictments have
been found
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-03-23
BRIDGE NEAR
METUCHEN is
DESTR TROYED.
Structure Over Reading Railroad
Caught Fire and Was Badly
Damaged By Flames.

METUCHEN, Mar. 23.-The
bridge over the tracks of the Port
Reading railroad at MiddleseX ave-
nue., Metuchen, was almost totally de-
stroyed by fire yesterday. Ii was
found to be in flames at $50 O'Clock
and immediately an alarm of fire was
sounded calling out the department.
The several companies responded
promptly and found a stubborn blaze
to fight
The flames were finally eXtingnish-
ed but a good portion of the structure
was destroyed The fire is supposed
to have been caused by sparks from
a passing locomotive setting iire 10
the woodwork The bridge is used py
horses and pedestrians in getting over
the tracks of the railroad, which are
in a deep cut.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-03-23
ORANGES ARE
THE FEATURE
Delightful Affair Held in Simpson
NJ. {. Church Last Night 4
Pleasing Program.

The orange social given in the lee
ture room OF Simpson NJ =. church
last night by the Standard Bearers of
the Foreign Missionary Society was
a unique affair and was successful
from both a social and financial view
point. The proceeds We're $50. which
will go towards fund for the educa-
ton of a little girl in China.
As can be judged from the title,
orange prevailed in color. in flavor.
and in representation, and that lus-
cious product of the southland was
never more tastefully eXemplified.
The room was festooned with orange
and green and the young ladies in
charge wore orange caps and prettilY
trimmed aprons. TO Mrs W. f. Van
Pelt. directress of the affair. and the
Misses Sophronia Mead. Hannah Hus-
tier and Ethel Linnell. as well as 10
the members of the committee, IN
bounded credit is due for The delight
ful evenings entertainment. Two ev-
crgrecn trees from which We're hung
crepe paper oranges lent Il pretty
background. Each guest was allow
ed to clip one orange" and, when
The oranges" were opened they We're
found to contain pretty and novel ar
ticles.
A fine musical and literary pro-
gram was given during the evening.
as follows:
Vioii,, solo Miss Rlanchn Gripve
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ELKS HAD A
BIG TIME AT
COUNTY SEAT
Dedicated New Building Large
Delegation from This City
and PIainfieId.
TROUBLE GETTING HOME
Special Cars Coming to This
City Met With Mishaps That
Caused Delays.

New Brunswick had a gala night
last night when the New Brunswick
Illks' handsome building was dedicat-
ed. Perth Amboy and Plainfield were
represented by a large part of their
membership, as the New Brunswick
lodge is the parent lodge of those
Two. The officers of the lodges of
numerous other cities of the state
were present \ big street parade
preceded the dedicatory exercises.
and there was music and colored fire
galore. a platoon of police headed
the parade. The Union Cornet Band.
of New Brunswick, and Bollschweil-
ers Union Band, Of this city, were in
line.
The dedicatory exercises were held
in the assembly room of the new
building, which has a large seating
capacity.
The ceremonies We're in charge of
J. W. c. Campbell, of East Orange,
district deputy grand exalted ruler
for northern New Jersey He was
assisted by Judge William n Run
yon, of Plainfield, as grand leading
knight; Assemblyman Frank Crow
ther, of this city, as grand loyal
knight
Others who spoke were Senator
w. II. c. Jackson, Peter +. Daily and
former mayor George Viehmann, of
New Brunswick
The orator of the evening was
Champe S. Andrews, past exalted ru-
Ter of New York Lodge, No /, and he
was at his best
Music during the exercises and the
supper following was furnished by
Hart's orchestra. The supper which
followed the exercises was a fine
spread, and full justice was done it,
A delightful social session was then
enjoyed.
The members of Perth Amboy
Lodge, No. 1884, left here at 7:30
O'Clock in two special cars, with Boil
schweiler's Union Band They were
met upon their arrival at the county
seat and the parade was formed. The
local men wore silk hats.
The large floral horseshoe present
ed by Perth AmbOy Lodge added a
striking touch of color to the cere-
monies.
The local men had trouble in get
ing home. The pole of the first ear
did not work properly and the second
car went off the track at Metuchen,
so that the local men were twice as
long in upttino home aS thaV should
have been.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-03-23
TOOK HIS LIFE
BY DRINKING
CARBOLIC ACID
William Syring Killed Himself in
His Bedroom Last Might
Wife Out Working.
CALLED POLICEMAN.
When Woman Reached Home
She Smelled the Acid Was
Afraid to Investigate.

William Syring, Of 2GG New Bruns-
wick avenue, ended his life with car
bolic acid some time between 4
O'Clock yesterday afternoon and 1880
o'clock last night in the bed room on
the second floor OF his home.
He leaves "A widow and three chill
dren. He had not been on good terms
with his wife for some time until
three days ago, when he returned to
their home.
Syring's wife had been out work
ing yesterday, as on other days,
About 4 O'Clock, after the children
had been home from school, Syring
went TO the bedroom.
When Mrs. Syring arrived home
last night the kitchen door was aiar.
She thought that peculiar but she
was further startled by detecting the
odor of carbolic acid Fearing 10 go
upstairs, she notified the police, and
Patrolman Niels Tonnesen went to
the house He went TO the second
floor and found Syring lying dead on
the bed. His hands were clenched
and his knees bent. A glass and bot
tie revealed the manner of his death.
He had poured considerable guam
tity of the poison into the glass and
taken it. A lamp was burning, which
indicated that he had still been alive,
probably after dark.
Coroner Bishop was in New Bruins
wick, so the body was left as it was,
pending his return. Patrolman Ton
nesen was relieved by Patrolman An
drew Jensen, and the latter was there
when the coroner arrived early this
morning from New Brunswick, where
he had attended the dedication of the
Elks' building. Undertaken Garrett
son was later notified and assumed
charge of the body.
Syring was born in New York
about thirty-six years ago and came
to this city about five years ago. He
had previously been a dentist and he
has done considerable mechanical
work for local dentists. He had fire.
quently had trouble with his wife and
De had been boarding al house on
weeks until he returned to his fam
lily this week.
A peculiar coincidence was tele-
phone message from South Amboy
friend of brother of Syring, re-
ceived by Chief Burke, last night, a
few minutes before Syring's death
became known. He asked Chief Burke
if a man named William Syring still
lived in this city and where and un-
der what circumstances. Chief Burke
told him what he knew of Syring, as
the chief had mad a conversation with
Mrs. Syring yesterday morning.
The South Amboy man said that
Syring's brother lived in New York,
and had not heard from Syring for
some time. A few minutes later
Chief Burke was notified of Springs
suicide.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-03-23
BLACK IS NOT
ONE OF THEM
Democratic Candidate for Gov
ernOr Is Against the New
Order of Things.

NEWARK. Mar. 23.-Men who are
generally looked upon as represent
ing democratic sentiment in Essex
county, have repudiated the organi-
zation formed at the conference last
Tuesday at the New Auditorium
They take the ground that the men
who controlled the conference were
not actuated by desire to build up
the democratic party, but to create a
new party on the basis OF radical doc
trincs and to bring into one fold the
apostles and disciples of every con-
ccivable political heresy.
Many of the Essex democracy in
dorse the stand taken by Charles c.
Black, who withdrew from the con-
ference after the adoption of the radi-
cal doctrine of municipal and federal
ownership of public utilities. Mr..
Black is quoted as saying:
Il did not go TO Newark to organize
a new party. ] expected the confer
ence to preach good, helpful demo-
cratic doctrine. found men who
were cutting away from democratic
doctrine and doing things on a wide,
wild scale. They had their minds
made up to get new party under
way from the start. ! am through
with the crowd and with whatever
else they may do
Action will be taken by the eXecu'
tive committee of the democratic
league of Essex county tomorrow
night in relation to the result of the
auditorium conference. The leading
members of the league will probably
urge the adoption of resolution re-
pudiating the new organization and
denying its right TO appear as a repre-
sentative body of democrats.
In speaking of the conference and
the leagues attitude, President Simon
p Northrup said today.
THE conference failed because the
committee in charge filled it with
men who shared their views, instead
of men who represented the democ-
racy of New Jersey. The mission of
the conference was to bring to lead
ership the best men to correctly de-
clare party principles. Hensecker,
Whittier and Buchanan, peoples par
ty leaders: Moody and Rusby, single
takers: Arthur w. Millbury, the
Hearst promoter, who was kicked out
of the brush, and a few more Hearst
men and socialists are the proposed
leaders"
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-03-23
Name Presented
By Congress-
man Howell.
4 YEARS MORE.
Will Occupy the New Building
First Of MOnth--LlttIe Doubt
of Appointment.
SERVED A LONG Time.
Mr.. Tice Was First Appointed by
President RarrisOn-- Growth Of
the Postal Business Here.
tFron the NEWS Correspondent.)

WASHINGTON. d. c., Mar. "a
Representatire Howell has recon-
mended the reappointment of George
II. Tice as postmaster at Perth Am
boy. Middlesex county. He has been
advised of the appointment of Luther
T. Hollenbeck as postmaster at
Plainsboro. c. 5. A.
The appointment confirms the
story published in the NEWS several
days ago. shat Mr.. Tice was slated to
succeed himself. This will be his
fourth term as postmaster in this
city He VAS first named by Presi-
dent Harrison in 1890 when he gave
up the hotel business 70 accept the
office. He moved the post Office from
Rector and Smith streets 10 its pres
ent location and will shortly have
the pleasure of moving it again.
In 1894 Cornelits Convery sue
ceeded Mr. Tice, under President
Cleveland, but upon the election of
Mckinley Mr. Tice resumed the
duties is 1898. He was then the,
shipping agent for the Staten Island
Lumber Company, travelling sales
man for NJ. A. Edgar and special
anceagent for the EGuitP Life -A4s~
surance Company.
In the fall of 1896 he was a can
didate for the nomination t-r sherin
of the county. but was unsuccessful.
Since his appointment in 1898, Mr.
Tice has served continuously as post
master.
Mr.. Tice was born November IA.
1S45. He is of old Perth Amboy
stock, his father and grandfather
having been born and bred here. He
was educated III this city's schools
and at the age of sixteen years no
left school and started an appren-
ticeship VITA his father in the black
smith trade. After four or nve
wears experience he became part
ner in the business. Upon the death
ui his father in 1858 he continued
the business until 1888, when ne
gave up the business to become pro-
prietor OF he Hotel Central. he
had some experience in public al
fairs, being school commissioner
for two terms and a member OF the
Board OF F'reeholders in 1881.
He was Il member of the state Leg
islature in 1895 and 1896.
The principal measures idthercu
by him in the legislature were the
bill to allow tho Board of Freehold
ers to raise bonds TO build bridge
across the Raritan river, and the Dill
allowing this city 70 open Railroad
avenue now State street above the
Lehigh Valley bridges. While IN the
legislature he served on the COM
mittecs on appropriations, education'
railroads and canals and corpora
tions. lie vas chairman of the COM
mittee on The Jamesburg Reform
School
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-03-23
ADJOURNMENT HINGES
ON PERKINS BILL
Legislature May End March 30 Il
Equal Tax Bill Is Disposed Of
Next Week.

TRENTON. Mar 23:-Consider-
able uncertainty still exists as TO
just when the legislature will reach
final adjournment. II the senate
should pass the Perkins bill without
trouble next Tuesday, the time for
which ii n2s been made special
order. some Of the Legislators think
adjournment may be reached next
week by sitting five days. That
would bring the ending Friday night,
March so.
If. however, the debate over the
tax measure should occupy two or
three days. rs now seems very likely,
the session would necessarily have 70
be extended into next week
1t is said that the plan 10 adjourn
and meet aSaiu in q month or so
after Govo.nor StcEea has ted jin
o oansieer the balls passed. IS likes
10 he followed
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-03-23
BRACA'S NEW
PRESIDENT.
Peter IOhansen Elected at the
Quarterly Meeting of the
Society Last Night.

Braga Singing Society held quar-
rerly meeting in Braga Hall last
night. The resignation of William
smith as president was received and
Peter Johansen was elected TO fil1
that position The other membey,es
were elected for positions which tffs
viii fu shortly They are L. NJ ~rr
berg. Potter Kaas and c. Rassmuy
The meeting was well ATTENDED
plans were partly completed
reception which they will he
night next month.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-03-23
THE PREPARATIONS.
Everything Being Made Ready TO
Build Drawhridge.

Duncan Currie has been awarded
the contract for the driving of "A
number of piling at the foot of South
First street, for a temporary slip to
be used by the contractors, who are
to build the approach for the New
York and Long Branch railroad,
The contractors men are now at
work building "A large scow which
when it is completed will be launch
ed This soow is to be used by the
men who are TO build the bridge.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-03-23
PROF. SKULL
TO Be JUDGE.
Will Be One Of Three in Debate
Between Rutgers and Trinity
Colleges Tonight.
Special to the EVENING NEWS;

NEW BRUNSWICK, Mar 23:-
Superintendent ShuU, of Perth Am
boy viii be one.of the judges in the
debate between Rutgers and Trinity
colleges which viii take place in
kirkpatrick chapel tonight The
other judges viii be Charles J. Bax-
ter. OF Trenton, and Prof W H.
Sheppard, of New York The sub
iect is Resolved. that insurance
companies doing interstate business
should be subject to federal SUPER
vision Rutgers has the negative
side.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-03-23
MEET NEXT IN
NEW QUARTERS
Raritan Lodge Planning for a
Biz Time When New Lodge
Rooms Are 0CCupiet.

What was probably the last meet
ing in the old rooms. was held by
Raritan Lodge. f. and A. NJ. last
night in the odd Fellows building.
The next meeting will be in the new
rooms in the Kirby building in Hob
art street. These rooms have been
fitted UP so that they are the hand
soonest lodge rooms in this section
of the state.
Not much was done at the meet
ing outside the planning for a great
time on the night that the lodge en-
tcrs its new home. On this night a
number of local as well as out-of-
town guests will be present and Il
good time will be enjoyed by all.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-03-23

The district court of this city will
reach its fifth anniversary April / ,
after the busiest year yet. Judge Ly-
on has been renamed for another five
years, during which time to judge
by the yearly growths thus far, the
business of the court will, in all prob
ability, increase to great extent.
During the year which ends a week
from tomorrow, nearly $50 suits will
have bcne brought in this court. This
will make the total number of cases
for the five years more than loo.
About 430 cases have been brought
since April | of last year.
This court was established under
an act of the Legislature to establish
district courts in cities Of the state
having a population of 1900 or ov-
cr. This act was designed for this
city's benefit. According to the ma
tional census of 1900 this city's pop
ulation was 1863. During the first
year of the local courts existence
there were 290 cases and their num-
Der has been exceeded each year
since.
The Number of Cases.
The number of cases in each year
has been:
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-03-23
Money Gone from Trunk.

Special to the EVENING NE VS.:
NEW BRUNSWICK, Mar 23:-
Leon A. Harker has made com
plaint against Harriet and Thomas
Wortley. of South Amboy. He boards
with them and saws $50 is missing
from his trunk. The judge has de-
clared that Mrs. Wortley cannot be
held. There are other boarders in
The house.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-03-23
AN OPEN SESSION.
Four Speakers Announced for the
Young Mems Literary Society.

The weekly meeting of the Young
Mems Society of the Presbyterian
church will be an open session and
several addresses will be made. Judge
Lyon will continue his talks on differ
crent phases of law, and Recorder H.
e. Pickersgill, r. e. Comegys and
c. NJ. MacWiliam, president of the
society, will speak.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-03-23


There has thus been brought, on
an average, about one case a day.
Sessions of court are held Mondays
and Thursdays at 10 am, except in
July and August, when there is but
one session week. The highest
amount which can be recovered in
this court is $500. Suits may be
brought by or against people living
anywhere in this county. The only
other district court in the county is
at New Brunswick Only a small
part of the cases are litigated. The
cases include actions on contract
landlord and tenant cases, actions in
tort, replevin cases, suits on notes,
factory inspection cases and state
board of pharmacy cases.
Scrgeant-at-Arms d. A. Shirley
was appointed early in 1904, taking
office February i of that year. He
is paid in fees, with The exception of
small amount paid him by the city
for attending court on court days. He
serves subpoenaS and gets jurymen
and makes all attachments on goods.
The sessions of court are held in the
Council Chamber at City Hall.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-03-23
Citizens Progressive Association.

oVTCTUT
NEW BRUNSWICK, Mar 23:-
The Citizens Progressive Association,
of Perth Amboy, has been incorpor-
ated here. The object of the organ
ization is TO mcuicate and defend
the principles of democracy. The in
corporators are George W. Jolly,
James II. Cassidy, August Kruegcr,
George Westfeld and Peter Mckeon.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-03-23

Miss Eliza Lawson. seventy
years of age. died last night after an
extended illness at the residence OF
ner sister, Mrs S. ] Ramsay, ~
High street, where she had made her
home She was also sister of Mrs.
Ann MaeWilliam. The funeral service
will be held privately at the residence
OF Mrs Raniaag 0rrow. and lnier-
.nun Uiil hs made SCndag IA Alstls
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-03-23

COLUMBUS. O.. March 23.-Goverh-
or Pattisons Illness has taken serious
turn. and there is little or no chahce
now for his recovery. Three physicians
agree that he is losing strength per-
cpDtibly.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-03-23
Is Married In Jail.

Special 10 the EVENING NEWS:
Alexander 3udna, who. was sent TO
Jail by Recorder PicXersgill yester-
day will ne married this afternoon
to the complainant Helen Foldese,
of Perth Amboy. by Justice Suydam.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-03-23
Church Incorporated.

Special to the EVENING NEWS:
NEW BRUNSWICK, Mar. ga
The Church Of the Holy Family. of
Carteret VAS been incorporated haro.
1t is cataolic church with James !.
Powers as priest
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-03-23
NII.. EIizabeth kazimcr.

MIS-. EIIz0beth Kazimer, nlneTt
Years old, of 242 Oak street, die
this morning after brief Illness The
funeral will be held Sunday at the
Holy Trinity Catholic church in johns
stone street.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-03-23

NEW YORK. March 23.-Columbia
students have adopted resolutions fa-
vorlng the phonetic form Of spelling adj
,.cl.ttoJ IT, f-,~-s- '''-.'f'a''i
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-03-23

TRENTON, Mar. 23.-In executive
session the senate confirmed the APP
pointments of Adrian Lyon as judge
of the district court of Perth Amboy.
and James Mitchell as trustee of the
State Home for Girls.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1906-03-23

Somebody is looking over the want
ads. today to see if anyone has adver-
dsed for sale the particular article
which you recently sentenced to the
cellar"
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