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Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
HOLY WEEK SERVICES
IN MANY CHURCHES.
The Solemn Days viii Make More
Glorious, by Contrast, the Bright
: and Happy Eastertide.

Rev. James l.. Lancaster, rector Of
st. Peters Episcopal Church, will
conduct Holy Thursday services in
the church at 4 o'clock this after
noon There will be Good Friday
services tomorrow morning at 1890
O'Clock and in the evening at 7:45
O'clock
There will be special services in st.
Mary's Roman Catholic Church to-
night at 7.30 o'clock and tomorrow
Good Friday night at the same
hour
Rev NJ O. Block, pastor of the
Danish NJ f. Church, will conduct
special services in the church tonight
and tomorrow night at 7:45 o'clock.
The subject of the sermon tonight
will be Missionary Work in the Light
of Gethsemane, and tomorrow night
Sunset on Calvary
The usual prayer meeting at the
Baptist church was postponed until
tonight and tomorrow night, when
special meetings will be held Ernest
Hilsdorf will sing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
FOUR CASES FROM HERE
IN JUVENILE COURT.

Recorder Pickersgill received let
ter this morning from Judge Boor-
aem stating that he will hear all ju-
venile cases in the children's court at
New Brunswick at O'Clock tomor-
row afternoon. The children's court
has recently been established at the
county seat for this purpose, and
Judge Booraem sits every Friday.
The following boys from this city
will be notified to appear before the
court tomorrow: Joseph Geski, twelve
years old, of 5S Elizabeth street,
charged with breaking seals on Le-
high Valley railroad freight cars
steve Marcinak, twelve years old,
of 6S7 State street, charged with
throwing stones and breaking the
windows in the new Independent Pol
ish Catholic Church on Penn street;
Arthur Weaver, fifteen years old, of
Broad street, and James Mehleim,
fourteen years old, of 245 Front
street charged with stealing brass
from Michael Kennedys power boat.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28

Former superintendent Partain,
of the local division of the Public
Service Corporation, who has been
superintendent over the local divis-
ion for the past few years, has resign
ed his position with that corporation
Mr.. Partain has been succeeded by
William Hilliard, who has been a
motorman on the local line for the
past six years. Mr. Hilliard COM
menced his duties as superintendent
this morning.
Mr. Partain has been with the Pub
lie Service Corporation for some time
and, in conversation with a NEWS re-
porter this morning, said that he will
take a short vacation before accept
ing one of the four offers which he
now has under consideration, among
them an offer from a trolley company
in Atlantic City, which he may ac-
cept.
Richard e. Danforth, of Rochester,
n. Y, who assumes the position of
general manager OF the transporta-
tion department of the Public Service
Corporation, May / as the successor
of Albert II. Stanley, was in Newark
yesterday, familiarizing himself with
the duties of his new post and be-
coming acquainted with those who
are TO be his associates.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
DEUTSCH CASES ARE
OFF UNTIL MONDAY.

The three attachment cases against
Joseph Deutsch, the missing proprie-
tor of the foreign bank and money eX-
change at State and Fayette streets.
which were to have been tried in the
district court today, We're adjourned
until Monday. The three creditors
who have attached the contents of
Deutsch's office are Domey Cerulo,
Florian Belka and Andrew 10th.
The following judgments were rem
dered in the district court this morn
ing: Mason II. Smith against Thomas
Slugg for $249; Henry Maurer q Son
against Thomas Slugg for $23; Sam
uel Belikoye against Anna Dombros-
ky for $31; ID. M. Koehler & Son
Company against William +. Hart
mann for $2S.63; D. NJ Koehler &
Son Company against George Cheese
man, Jr., for $93. Thirteen cases
We're adjourned.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
DISCUSSED
FORMER BOSS

The executive committee of the
Garfield Battery held meeting in
their new rooms. in the Mccormick
building, last night. The committee
is composed of eighteen members,
two from each of the polling places,
and over half the number was pres
ent last night.
Chairman John Pfeiffer opened the
meeting and for about an hour the
committee discussed plans for the
coming campaign. The downfall of
Boss Strong was discussed freely.
1t was decided TO furnish the rooms
at once and also to have a large sign
made to be placed on the outside of
the building. The quarters have
been leased for one year and as soon
as the necessary furniture can be Sc
cured the rooms will be open every
evening for the use of the members
of tn committee and of the Garfield
Battery. Some of the members were
given keys last night. and a provision
has been made so that the rooms can
be used by the members at any time.
The committee will meet regularly
every second Wednesday A. II.
Crowell is secretary.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
new men FOR PLANTS
LOOKING FOR HOUSES.

At the present time there seems to
be scarcity of dwelling houses in
the city. During the past week the
real estate Offices have been besieged
with persons inquiring for houses and
rooms and it is almost impossible to
supply the demand.
A few weeks ago a number of men
arrived from Baltimore to work in
some of the local factories and many
of them as yet have been unable to
secure houses so that they could bring
their families to this city. Some of
the men are boarding and others are
living in nearby towns and commut-
ing daily. This is the first time in
years that the dwelling house supply
has been in such a predicament, and
this possibly explains the present
activity in the local architects Of
fees
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
WOULD PROBE
STATE FUNDS.

TRENTON, Mar. Ex-senator Sill
ger, the democratic leader of Middle
sex, created somewhat of stir by in
Producing a resolution providing for
an investigation by three senator's of
the state treasurer's placing of state
funds on deposit in banks. Accord
ing to the resolution during the last
year these deposits have averaged
$13, 900 per bank, with the exception
of the Mechanics National Bank
Trenton, which carried 100000; the
Trenton Banking Company, Trenton,
100000, and the Fidelity Trust
Company, Newark, 100000. These
banks pay two per cent. interest on
such deposits.
Governor Stokes is president of the
Mechanics National Bank, this city.
The Fidelity Trust Company is large
ly controlled by the officers of the
Prudential Insurance Company, New
ark, of which former United States
Senator John f. Dryden is president.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
Foreman Killed in Terrible Fatal
ity at Fireworks Factory
al GranlteViIle.
MANY DANGEROUSLY HURT.
A Few Other Workers in the Finish
ing Room of the Consolidated
Plant May Die, Having Been Ia
ken TO the Hospital in II Very Pre-
curious Condition - Experience
Terrifying; Rockets Fling Thick.

NEW YORK. March 2S-A sparii
from a hammer blow ignited guam
tity of set pieces in the finishing room
Of the Consolidated Fireworks compa-
NJ ut Granltevillo. Staten Island, and
III the explosion that followed one man
was torn to pieces. IL boy and two girls
probably fatally injured and seven
other persons more or less seriously
burned
The man. two boys and eight girls
were in the room. which occupied one
OF the 120 buildings of the company
Henry Paul. sixteen years old, was
mailing the wooden bottom on "gey-
ser" piece when spark from his ham
ner started IL fire that almost instantly
filled the room with shooting stars and
blazing magnesia balls. There was Il
rush for the door, and six of the en-
ployees had reached the outside when
terrific explosion rent the building
and enveloped the less fortunate ones
in flames.
Arnold Ruff, aged thirty years, was
killed instantly. His head was torn
from the body and the flesh from the
bones. Paul was burned from head to
foot, as were Helen Decker. aged sew
enteen years, and Margaret Koski,
nineteen years old These three can
hardly survive. The hair was burned
from the scalp of the girls. Hazel
Decker. twin sister of Helen was serl-
ously burned, bui will recover
The explosion caused Il second ex-
plosion. which destroyed another build
ing adjoining. but the twenty occu-
pants of the latter place had time to
escape. The monetary loss is probably
$1,000
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
EXHIBITION BASEBALL
GAME HERE SUNDAY.

On Sunday at the American S. &
R. diamond, the Perth Amboy Ma
tionals will play an exhibition game
with a team composed of well known
ball players who will go under the
name of Alpines. The management
of the Nationals booked this game
on so that the fans might see before
they open the season on April Z,
with the semi-professional All stars,
of what calibre the team is, and the
spectators will have a chance also OF
ascertaining the Nationals strength
this season.
The team Sunday will be composed
only of National players and on ac-
count of conditions a few of the Sat
urday team players will take the
places of the Sunday players. A large
crowd will no doubt be on hand.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
COMMITTEES WORK FOR
PRESBYTERIAN AFFAIR

At the meeting of the committee of
the First Presbyterian Church in the
chapel last night, further prepara-
tions were made for the congregations
al meeting and party Thursday, APP
ril IS. This meeting and party will
be for the entire congregation and all
those who attend the church. Sidney
Riddlestorffer, president of the board
of trustees, is chairman of the gener-
al committee. He will also be toast
master at the supper which will fol-
low the meeting.
The business meeting will be held
in the church at 7:45 O'Clock, after
which everyone will retire to the
chapel where supper will be served.
The chapel will be arranged with ta-
bles, and, for the accommodation of
those who cannot find room, a buffet
table will be arranged in the east
room of the chapel. The musical
part of the program is being arranged
by f. ]. Cox, organist of the church.
There will be both instrumental and
vocal music. Their
vocal music 1t has also been arrang-
ed to have string music during the
supper. Several toasts will be given
The following sub committees are
now working to make this affair one
of the most successful that has ever
been given in this church. supper
seating, music, flowers, program and
reception committees.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
SOME DIFFICULTY IN
MOVING LARGE HOUSE

Contractor Martin Hansen has
about completed his task of moving
the building on De Kalb avenue re-
Gently purchased by J. Phi. Goldsmith
from the Standard Underground
Cable Works. The building, which is
three stories high and A feet square,
took up all the roadway on DeKalb
avenue in moving and projected a
few feet over the sidewalk. In some
places trees had to be removed and
curbing and even electric light poles
were dug up.
The new foundation for this build
ing, which is about 800 feet west of
its former location in DeKalb ave-
nue., is nearly completed, and in the
course of a few days the building will
be set in its new location.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
COAL DROPS
NEXT MONDAY.

The local Lehigh Valley coal stock
grounds have been filled for the early
spring rush. Almost every bin in the
grounds is filled, and those which are
emptied daily are retilled as often.
Those in charge of the coal market
will this year, commencing April 1,
as has been the custom for many
years, lower the price on all grades
of coal fifty cents on the ton, to deal
ers This decrease in the market
usually tempts the buyers who stock
up for the coming winter while the
prices are at their lowest, for COM
mencing May / and each month there
after for half a year the prices in
crease about ten cents a month. This
has been the custom since those now
in control of the coal markets took
Office and is nothing new to coal
dealers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
Physician Hurt When Force Of
Collision Threw Him Against
Side Of Seat.
REAR OF MACHINE DAMAGED.
MotOrman of Trolley Car Blamed by
Physician for the Accidcnt-The
Machine Was Much Damaged and
the Company VIII be Requested to
Settle for the Injuries-Was just
Turning Into Commerce Street.

A trolley car ran into Dr. G. w.
Tyrell's automobile at State and
Commerce street about 2 o'clock this
afternoon and partially demolished
the machine. Dr. Tyrrell, who was
driving the machine at the time, was
thrown against the side of the seat
and sustained severe bruises. The
rear of the automobile was badly
damaged and will have to be partially
rebuilt
Or. Tyrrell said that he was turn
ing the machine and was about to go
to his stable on Commerce street
when the car, southbound, on State
street, hit the rear of the automobile.
Luckily the doctor was not thrown
out, although the car hit the ma
chine with considerable force.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
EX-JUsTICE MORGAN ]. o'BRIEN

brought into court and found all the
members of his family awaiting him.
He looked exceedingly well physically
and smiled Il greeting to his mother,
his wife and his sisters and brothers.
He then turned to where the three
commissioners sat and gaZed fiXedly at
them for several minutes.
Justice Fitzgerald In discharging the
jury until next Monday warned them
to be careful not TO discuss the case in
any way or to read any newspaper ac-
counts of what is taking place. 1t was
said that in directing the jury to re-
port next Monday Justice Fitzgerald
did not wholly expect that the commits
sion would be ready to render an opin-
ion by that time. If the commissions
inquiry is prolonged the jury will he
called into court every few days in
order that it may be kept intact for a
resumption of the trial should Thaw
be declared sane at the present time.
Messrs Mcclure, Olney and Putzel
conferred for some time together and
finally announced the time for their
first formal session and that they
would be open TO the public. The COM
mission hopes to get under way with
out any delay whatsoever and will
press the inquiry to the speediest pos
sible conclusion.
Before the commission Dr. Allan Nc
Lane Hamilton will loom up as one of
the most important witnesses to show
that Thaw is of unsound mind at the
present time
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
BUY LAND NEAR
P. R. R. YARDS

Barnet Goldman. of 233 Smith
street, purchased through Comegys
Brothers agency yesterday two prop
critics situated on the north side of
Broad street, adjoining the westerly
side of the Pennsylvania railroad
company's property, from Mrs
Charles A. Thompson. The proper
ty is SIS feet by $50 feet and is now
occupied by some buildings. 1t is
understood that Mr.. Goldman, who is
the proprietor of a number of butch
er stores, will remove the present
buildings and erect a large ice house.
Inrpest nlatinn-pn0nph said
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
SOCIAL HOUR FOLLOWED
FORESTERS' MEETING

A meeting of Court Standard No.
III, Foresters of America, was held
in Odd Fellows hall last night. The
delegates to the annual convention in
East Orange in May were elected.
They are Dennis J. Flynn and George
Gardener. The alternates are Will
liam H. Hoy and John A. Dunham.
A social session followed, at which
there was singing and several speech
es were made. Thomas Lucas sang.
Speeches were made by Chief Ranger
John Beatty, Dennis ]. Flynn and
John O'Brien, of Court Standard, and
Chief Ranger p. f. Manton and Sub
Chief Ranger Ever Everson, of Court
Amboy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
David Mcclure Replaces Judge
O'Brien- Session Will Open
This Afternoon.
NEW MEMBER TO PRESIDE,
Chairman Notifies Justice Fitzgerald
That III Health Forces Withdrawal
,-Thaw's Jury is Warned Not to
Discuss the Case During the Re-
ccss-Wil Appear Again Monday
DIR. Hamilton Important Witness

NEW YORK, March 2S.-Aftcr the
three members of the lunacy commits
sion named by Justice Fitzgerald to
inquire into Thaw's present state Of
mind had been sworn in there came
the sudden announcement that former
Supreme Court Justice Morgan J,
O'Brien. the chairman of the commits
sion, had resigned.
In letter to Justice Fitzgerald.
Judge O'Brien stated that upon retlec-
ton he was forced by the condition of
his health and professional engage
ments previously entered into to de-
mission
As soon as this notice was received
by Justice Fitzgerald he made new
order appointing David Mcclure,
well known attorney of this city and q
member of former Police Commission
er McAdoO's advisory committee OF
citizens, to fill the vacancy. Mr.. Nc
Clure met the other members of the
commission and was selected as chair
man. He later announced that the
first session of the commission will be
held this afternoon at o'clock in the
courtroom where the trial has been IN
progress. The commissions inquiry in
general will be an open one, although
there will be executive sessions from
time to time.
The announcement of Justice O'Bri-
ems resignation came as complete
surprise to all Harry Thaw was
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
TO ERECT AN ADDITION
TO THE HOTEL CENTRAL

Architect J. X. Jensen has about
plans for two-story addi-
tion to the Hotel Central at Smith
and State streets. The addition will
be of brick. 1t will be built at the
south side of the present building
The present building, together with
the proposed addition, will occupy
the entire lot.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
BY THE MYSTERIOUS MIR.
RAFFLES.

| finished my eighth day last even-
ing and was approached for tie first
time during the day. l will not say
where nor at what time, but can say
this much: the party who recognized
me forgot to memorize the rules and
this alone saved me.
You must remember that there are
a few certain rules which govern the
chase and must live up to them. The
NEWS has printed these rules a suf-
ficient number of times to enlighten
all those who are interested, but fo1
the benefit of those who have for1
gotten them l will ask the printer'3
pardon and repeat the rules againl
When you see your man, steH
right up to him with a copy of the|
last edition of the EVENING NEWS
in your left hand; lay your right
hand on his shoulder and say
to him distinctly these ten words:
"YOU ARE THE MYSTERIOUS
MIR. RAFFLES FROM SEXTON'Sk
DRUG STORE"
If you have tapped the right man
and have followed the above rules,
he will Immediately hand you the
order on Mr. Sexton and the EVEN
ING NEWS for the fifty dollars in
gold.
More than two dozen people resid-
ing in this city entered Mr.. Sexton's
drug store yesterday claiming they
had caught Mr.. Raffies or had follow
ed Mr.. Raffles about only to be kid
ded in some manner, that made them
think they had the man. Some OF
them displayed cards to Mr.. Sexton
on which were printed:
You're Wise
You've Got Him
Ito get.)
Buy your Drugs from H.
SEXTON.
A Mr.. Buote, of this city, paint
er by trade, followed a supposed Raf-
fles about for nearly two hours near
Dublin yesterday around nooHN and
when the man was approached Mr.
Buote learned his mistake, although
he was so positive that he came into
Scxtons and registered a large kick.
They tell me that Jack" Curve.
We ''man behind" at the Packer
House, is the busiest man in the city
with newspaper in a merry chase
for the ''MYSTERIOUS MIR. RAF-
FILES FROM SEXTON'S DRUG
STORE"
Yesterday morning | visited Wood
bridge and Sewaren and about 1O:l5
o'clock last evening pulled off another
dare on the city watchdogs, entering
the police station and talking to
Night Sergeant Mulligan. Not bad,
eh?
Especially after that full descrip-
tion was printed of me from the pen
of my wife. 1t sounds too good TO
be true.
Let's go over to Woodbridge. ] ar
rived there about 10 o'clock. / stood
around on Main street wondering
where the population was, but fall
ed to connect. Dropping in on Mr.. j.
Concannon, inquired If he sold the
PERTH AMBOY NEWS.
Sure" he replied, ''and quite
number, now" I bought the New
York World, giving him a nickel, re-
ceiving three cents in change. He
looked me over, but failed to recog-
nize me. From here l butted into
the Blue Front grocery store and
bought a box of crackers. A young
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
FUND
PASSES $3.50.

Four new names have been added
to the subscription list for the fire
mems parade which is to be held in
this city on October II next. The
committee sent out a number of cir
culars yesterday and Treasurer
Cluny reports that $50 more was re-
ceived today
The subscriptions to date are as
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
Get word Of Brother,s Death.

The police received telephone
message from the Plafpfield hospital,
last night, asking thent if they would
notify Stephen Melko, proprietor of
u saloon at Washington and High
streets, that his brotheX was danger
ously i'll. Later the pHice received
word that the man haH died. Mr..
MelISo was notified anA is at Plain
field today
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
RAFFLES GOES
TO The POLICE
HEADQUARTERS
Called Upon Sergeant MuIIigan
But Is Still at Large Visited
Woodbridge and SewaTen.
is IN BUSINESS SECTION TODAY

People of Woodbridge. and Sewaren
Hal An Excellent Opportunity to
Win the $50, but They Let it Slip
- Sergeant MulIigan Has His Suspic-
ions About His Visitor, But Only
Suggested Idea-Another Chance.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
EASTER VACATION IN
SCHOOLS BEGINS TO-DAY

The pupils in the grade classes in
the public schools were given tests in
geography this morning, which COM
pleted the spring examinations. The
pupils were dismissed earlier than
usual this afternoon on account OF
the annual Easter vacation, which
will last until Tuesday morning. The
high school dismissed about 3 o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
NOTICE.

Independent telephones for this
year at SO per cent. discount, remem-
Der this when the solicitor calls.
HUDSON & MIDDLESEx TEL. Co
739O-S-2 21-tf*
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28

Hyacynths and potted plants for
sale at Sections S drug store.
75s7-3-2s-1t*
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28

Tonight, special ladies night. Mus
e by Steinhausef Lyeeum Rink.
T549-3-2S-Its
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28
TROLLEY SUPT.
PARTAIN HAS
RESIGN HERE
Succeeded by William HiIIiard,
Who Has Been a MOtOrman
on Local Line.
NEW MAN IS IN CHARGE TODAY

Superintendent Partain Has Several
Offers of Positions, but He Desires
to Enjoy a Short Vacation, as the
Management of the Trolley Lines
Here Has Been an ArduOus and
Confining Task During Two Years.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28

Hyacynths and potted plants for
sale at SeXton's drug store.
7537-3-2S-1t%
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28

Hyacynths and potted plants for
sale at SeXton's drug store.
7537-S-2S-1t*
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28

Be an advertIser..l G q word. !.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28

Real estate news on Saturday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-28

Largest circulation-en enough said.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-02-09
SEEK FOR EARTHLY HEAVEN.
Kentucky Family Spends Fortune Try
~ Ing to Find New Paradise.

Bowling Green, O,.--With all of a large
fortune frittered away. save mere
pittance. his health gone, and his mind
impaired, Ephraim Shanabarger oi
Wood county Is the subject in pro
bate court of an application for a
guardian.
Shanabarger's troubles began when
his wife and two sons became the fol
lowers of strange religion, which
taught that there was q place upon
the earths surface where there would
be everlasting life. and which spot
would be preserved when the balance
OF the world was destroyed by fire
The scrolls found. according to file
leader Of the sect, pointed out the
place to be some 20 miles from Liv-
ingstone, Texas. a totally barren coun
try. There the followers went, Mrs
Shanabarger providing the means OF
keeping the occupants of the heaven
alive.
The Shanabarger wealth came from
oil found on Ephraim's farm. The
Texas institution and bad investments
have wiped all but little of 1t away
and the application for guardian was
made in order to preserve what is left
Mrs. Shanabarger died some little
time ago and the rem,ining occupants
If the heaven" are feported to have
come to the conclusion that mistake
mas been made in locating the sacred
spot.