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Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-13
M'CARTER FOR THE
SHAREHOLDERS FIRST.

PLAINFIELD, Feb. 13:-Nearly
500 representative citizens, including
many prominent in the business CEN
ters of New York and the state, at
tended the annual banquet of the
Plainfield board of trade at the Cas-
ino last night. Mayor Fisk was the
toastmaster and the speakers includ-
ed United States Senator-elect Frank
o. Briggs, Thomas N. McCarter, pres
ident of the Public Service Corpora
ton; Assemblyman Frank Crowther,
of Perth Amboy; the Rev. George A.
Warner, rector of the P. f. Church of
the Holy Cross, of North Plainfield.
and the Rev. Father Began, rector of
st. Mary's r. @. church, of this city.
The principal speech was that of
Mr.. McCarter, whose toast was Pub
lie Utilities His presence here had
special Significance at this time, be-
cause of the attack recently made
against his company by the Plainfield
Protective association regarding gas
and electric light. Mr.. McCarter en-
deavored to explain the organization
and building up of the public service
corporation. He said that there are
three things he hopes to accomplish.
First, the making good of every
dollar In the underlying bonds and
securities
Second, the giving of efficient and
economical service in gas, electric
light and street railway transporta-
ton.
Third, the assurance of an ultimate
fair return to the stockholders who
have invested their money in the
stock of the company.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-13
.LENTENSEASON
BEGINS TODAY.
Ash Wednesday Services Held
in Catholic and Episcopal
Churches This Morning.

The services at st. Peters Episco-
pal Church at 1926 o'clock this
morning, Ash Wednesday, were we'll
attended. Rev. j. l.. Lancaster con-
Quoted the service. Services were al
so held at the Holy Trinity Episcopal
Church by the Rev. c. II. Doupe.
The usual Ash Wednesday services
licwere held in ST, Mary's Roman
Catholic Church this morning. Rev.
Peter Corr said mass at 1890
o'clock. The usual distribution of
ashes took place at this service and
ashes will also be distributed again
at the mass at 1880 O'Clock tonight
The service this morning was well at
tended.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-13

BAI.TlMORE, Feb. lS. = Lincolns
birthday was celebrated here by two
banquets last night, one. under the
joint auspices of the Union League
club and the Young Mems Republican
club and the other under that of the
German American Lincoln club. Al
the former Mayor K. Clay Timanus
welcomed the guests, Vice President
Fairbanks responding to the toast
abraham Lincoln" and Secretary OF
the Treasury Leslie M Shaw to that
of "The Republican Party" Vice Pres.
ident Fairbanks devoted himself to a
eulogy of Lincoln.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-13
BRIGGS FOR
ROOSEVELT. !.
Believes in the Importance Of the
Panama Canal and Effective
Army and Navy.

TRENTON, Feb. 13:-When Seha-
tor-elect Briggs goes to washington
he will be a Roosevelt republican in
practically everything excepting the
Brownsville negro troop muddle He
will stand hard by the constitution as
a guide for his political course and
will strive to do his governmental
work on strictly business basis.
This was the substance of an inter-
view had with him yesterday.
II am inclined to be a trifle old
fashioned in my political notions, Mr.
Briggs said, "and | think we have yet
to find better guide in the constitu-
tion of the United States. 1t is true.
of course. that new Industrial and
social questions have arisen and press
for solution, but they are no greater
nor more difficult than those which
confronted the trainers ofAthe con-
stitution."
On specific matters now pending
before congress Mr.. Briggs declined
to express himself, taking the posi-
tion that it is not for new man, with
out experience, to criticise the men
who are endeavoring to solve the
pending problems.
"As a business man I appreciate
the very great Importance that the
Panama canal is going to be TO this
country and / believe that work
should be carried on In a business
like manner, without any regard TO
politics. do not believe that any
where in the land is the Importance
OF protective tariff more thoroughly
appreciated than in New Jersey. 1t
is my firm belief that all laws should
be rigldly enforced. If the Sherman
antitrust law is a good one to keen
on the statute book it should be en-
forced"
AS a West Pointer and a forfner
army officer. Mr.. Briggs has taken i
special interest in matters affectingf
the army and heartily endorses the
Presidents ideas of maintaining an
efficient army and strengthening the
navy. He thinks the men in the
Brownsville riot should have been
court martialled
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-13
LINCOLNS HAD
A FULL HOUSE
Annual Vaudeville Show in Wilder
Hall Was Well Attended,
as Usual.

Lincoln Engine Company scored
its annual success last night In Will
der Hall with the benefit vaudeville
show
The entertainment, as in former
years, was excellent. The entertain
ment was success financially, 1t is
believed, as the hall was filed. The
members Of the company were active
In looking after the comfort of their
guests.
sThe committee of the company In
charge was: Thomas Cluney, William
Miller, Frank Rhodes, John Parr and
James Durham.
The program was as follows: 4.
Philip Lang
Opening overture; plano.
Miss. Iva Donnette--,
Cullud washerwoman and canine
tpickaninny.
Wilson and Mae
Talking and singing comedians.
Buskirk and Rich
Musical comedians.
Lucille Bradshaw & CO.
Presenting the comedy Nplaylet The
Bell Boy. sj-t
Nellie Coldcash :. Ella ]. Fontelle
jack Stacey. ....
Signor DoughnutsI &C, H. Dawley
While Neverwork f
The Bell Boy ....... Lucille
Miss Ethel Weston
Illustrated song vocalist.
Trainor and Dale
Comedy sketch artists.
Miss Gertie LIE Clair
And her. Dinky-Dinky picks. q
Walter Wade-Director.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-13
TO KILL WlTTE.
Bombs With Time Fuses In His He'd
room.

Bombs With Thine Fuses In HIS He'd.
room.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 13.--Count
Witte confirmed the report that an in.
fernal machine. with n clock work ap.
paratus attached. was found IN an un-
lighted stove of his house. A servant
noticed string dangling from the door
or the stove opened 1t and discovered
box. Being suspicious OF it's con-
tents, the servant summoned the DO,
lice, who found that it was an internal
machine containing nitroglycerin.
1t has not yet been ascertained if
the box was introduced into the stove
through the chimney or from the
room. 1t appears man asked the house
porter recently on which side of the
house the count slept, and when the
information was given him the stran-
ger urged the porter to warn the ex-
premier to change his room. The por-
Ter, however, paid no attention to the.
warning and said nothing about the
occurrence.
A second Internal machine. timed to
explode, was found in the Witte resi-
dence during the day Both machines
were of poor construction.
The attempt on the life of Count
Witte is attributed TO the Reactionary
League of Vengeance
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-13

SEATTLE, Wash. Feb. 13.-overseer
'Nollva's dream of establishing new
Zion city in the northwest has been
abandoned. Rev. August Ernst. elder
of the local Zionlte organization, says
the plans have been changed because
Of the revolt in Portland, Seattle, Ia.
coma and Vancouver against the rule
Of Voliva. I'VE believe in the teach
ings of DIR. Dowle, but we do not be
lieye In the one man rule which he
instituted and which Voliva is follow.
ing" said DE. Ernst.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-13
Grand Rall Mt Havana.

HAVANA. Feb. 10. - The second
grand ball at the palace was given last
night by Governor Magoon, who was
Assisted by Mrs. John G. Bates, wife
Of Lieutenant General Bates. There
were upward Of 1000 guests, Including
prominent members of the American
and other foreign colonies, officers Of
the army and. navy and representatives
of the diplomatic and consular corps.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-13
IMPURE MILK HERE.
DIR. j. N. Mccormack Tells of the
Deaths of Infants BY 1t.

Deaths of Infants BY 1t.
NEW BRUNSWICK. Feb. is:-
DR.. y. N. Mccormack, of Kentucky,
said In an address here Monday even
ing:
"One-third of the people you took
to- your cemeteries last year died from
diseases which could have been ure-
vented. 1t is estimated that there
are about 10000, cases of consump-
tion in New jersey. One out of ev-
cry eight persons who die in this
state dies of consumption, yet con-
sumption is a preventable disease.
.sThe records show that 2.423 chill
dren died in this Estate last year of in
fanitle diarrhoea. This disease is
cansed by dirty and impure milk.
Herod was a novice in the slaughter
OF infants compared with this 1t
would cost less to have pure milk
than to bury the babies
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-13
News Of The World Briefly Told
Ble shortsxe In Nsw Brataln BANK.

NEW BRITAIN, Coma. Feb. 49,
Hundreds of persons mostly foreigners
beHieged the doors of the savings bank
Of New Britain. and SO restless were
they that three police officers had theis
hnnds full in controlling the crowd.
The bank has long list of factory
employees as depositors, and among
them wild reports as to the reason
for the disappearance OF William
F. Walker, the treasurer, are current,
A high officer Of the savings bank
Of New Britain stated that there was
a big shortage in the accounts of the
missing treasurer Of the bank and that
the banks own auditors had discover
Cd shortage OF $150OOO.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-13
KING EDWARD
TO The NATION
British Parliament Opened by the
King and Queen Ireland,
Army Reform and Lords.

LONDON, Feb. I3.-The second ses-
sion of the second parliament Of the
present reign, which promises to be full
OF interest and Importance as a conse-
quence Of the projected Liberal attack
on the house of lords and the introduce
tion of an installment of home rule for
Ireland, was opened by King Edward
with all the imposing ceremony which
has attended these functions since his
accession. The king and queen, in the
historic golden coach, participated in
the usual state procession from Buck
ingham palace to the house of lords.
The route was lined by troops, and,
despite the drizzling rain and cold
weather, considerable crowds occupied
all the points of vantage and gave
their majesties a hearty reception.
The points in the kings speech which
attracted the most attention were the
references 10 the Kingston disaster
and the house of lords. When his maj
esty spoke gratefully Of the assistance
rendered by the American navy to the
earthquake sufferers, he turned in the
direction of the diplomatic body and
bowed to the American ambassador,
Whitelaw Reid, who was distinguished
among his uniformed colleagues by his
quiet evening dress.
81 have seen with satisfaction" said
the king in his speech. that the emer-
gency has been met by the governor
and his officers with courage and devo.
ton and by the people with self con-
troll. The occasion has called forth
many proofs Of practical good will
from all parts Of my empire, and l
recognize with sincere gratitude the
sympathy shown by the people Of the
United States and the assistance
promptly offered by their naval au-
thorities."
On the Irish question the king said:
"Your attention will be called To
measures for further assisting the peo-
pie of Ireland with the management
of their domestic affairs and otherwise
improving their system of government
in it's administrative and financial as
poets. Proposals will also be sub
mitted to you for effecting a reform Of
university education in Ireland, by
which l trust that the difficulties which
have so long retarded higher educa-
tion ia that country may be removed. -
Serious questions said the king.
affecting the working of our parlia-
mentary system have arisen from the
unfortunate differences between the
two houses. My ministers have this
important subject under consideration
with the view of solution of the
difficulty"
The rest of the speech was devoted
to the proposed licensing bill, the OBJ
ject of which is to diminish the drink
evils; proposals for the improvement
of the army organization and Irish
local government and education ques-
lions and a number OF minor meas
ures, including the establishment OF
u court Of criminal appeal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-13
TEACHERS OF
STATE ACTIVE
Instructors Of New Jersey, After
Brief Practice, Find More
Lucrative Positions.

| TRENTON, Feb. 13--In the nope
! of arousing public interest in the
1 question of increasing the remunera-
tion of the public school teachers OF
this state the executive committee o.
the New Jersey State Teachers as
sociation has issued public letter
f, appealing for agitation in this mat
| ter, which Is characterized as being
for 1.-The highest public welfare.
The letter represents the views OF
5000 teachers throughout the late.
After reciting the unprecedented
prosperity that has been enjoy ed
throughout the country during III,
past few years by both capital and
labor, the letter goes on to state that
the public school teachers being
neither hand laborers nor capitalists
are shut out from enjoying the fruits
OF prosperity, and asks If this is JUS
tice. Continuing, the letter points
out that the department of COM
merce and labor at Washington has
discovered that the purchasing power
of dollar Is but three-fifths of what
increased cost of living, coming as it
does without an appreciable increase
in the teachers salaries to meet the
rising scale, has worked unknown
hardships on these INSTRUCTORS. The
letter characterizes this condition as
being discreditable to the state. II
points out that New Jersey, in pro-
portion to its size, is the wealthiest
state in the union, but it stands thii-
teenth in the remuneration of its
teachers. Being situated between
two of the largest cities in the un-
ion, New York and Philadelphia,
the letter continues, "this fact is now
menace to our public schools" This
contention is supported. they say, by
the fact that the struggle to keep
trained teachers in New Jersey has
become chronic.
New Jersey pays for the education
of its teachers" says the letter, and
lets them practice upon its children.
Then having gained experience, they
leave the state and the metropolitan
taxpayer smiles and reaps the bene-
fit because it pays something like
standard wages.
"The state of New Jersey is not at
fault" the letter continues. 1T has
seen the danger and has recently en-
acted laws which have trebled the ap-
preparation to our various school dis
tricts."
In conclusion, the letter states tha,
the solution of the problem now lies
with the local, county and civic au-
thorities and the local school boards,
and the statement that local boards
will act in conformity with public
opinion and urges for the agitation of
the subject.
In the executive committee are Pro-
fessor Lewis G. Wooley, principal of
the Joseph Wood school of this city;
Charles B. Boyer, Atlantic City; Viii
liam J. Eckoff, Newark; j. ]. I'm
ger, Vineland; H. J. Neal, Lakewood;
Emma A. Mccoy, New Brunswick;
Lydia X. Ennis, Jersey City; Mary A.
Burrough, Camden, and r. J. Boyn-
ton, Paterson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-13
OBJECT TO The
new BOUNDARY
School Boards Changes in Dis.
trict Limits PetitiOned Against
Board Stands PAT.

! A number of North Amboy proper
ty owners went before the schoo
board last night and presented a pc,
tition asking that the boundary line
for school No. s, which. was recently
changed, be reconsidered,. as on ac-
count Of the transfer, their children
were compelled to remain home from
school,
They stated that they thought the
board did not know the present con-
dition of Hall avenue, which they said
was impossible and not in any con-
dition for child to traverse.
Another property owner said that
the children now have to- walk nearly
twice the distance, and unless they
wear rubber boots, cannot walk on
Hall avenue, west of the railroad.
The spokesman of the party said
that they had looked to Commission
er Peterson to attend to their inter
ests, and that If he consented to the
boundary line being changed, know
ing the present condition of Hall
avenue, he had not done his duty. II
know" continued the speaker, chat
ID.
dren from school, but we cannot al
low them to take chances of being
sick by the present route" Another
of the party said that there had been
discrimination in changing the pup
Ills. as one of his children goes to
school No. and the other two to
school No. 6.
Commissioner Arner told the petit
TONERS that the board had acted as
best they could under the circum-
stances, and that he did not think the
roads we're SO bad that the children
could not attend school. 'Why,
when was boy" said Mr.. Arner,
II used to walk a number of miles to
school," and do not think, your chill
dren should mind this triffing incon-
venience, which will not he perma-
nent. At the present time we are
trying to have new school built and
until that time we can hardly remedy
the present situation without it's
costing the city considerable money.
In regard to Commissioner Peterson,
your representative, he has done his
duty, and, together with the board,
has carefully considered the lines.
Mr.. Peterson has also secured a
promise from Alderman-at-large
Pfeiffer for a cinder path on Hall
avenue, and don't see how we can
better the situation" concluded Mr..
Arner.
President Crowell and Commits
sioner Peterson also spoke few
words on the subject.
The board later in the evening con-
sidered the petition which was signed
by Soren c. Jensen and thirty-one
others. After Superintendent Shull
had explained the situation more
clearly. they. decided that no action
could be taken at the present time.
The board, however, instructed Clerk
Colyer to communicate with the
street committee and request them to
put some cinders or ashes on Hall
avenue so that the children of the
property owners in that section could
be given walking accommodations.
Every time boundary line is
changed, a similar petition Is filed be-
fore the board, and as school No. 6
is now crowded, the line may again
be changed in about month.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-13
Society,"
A suRPRIsE PARTY.

A surprise party was rendered Miss
Helen Hughes, of Jefferson street.
last night and delightful time re-
suited. Those present were the Miss
es Katie William, Ella DeWorth,
Clara Nelson, Hattie Peterson, Beat
rice Applegate, Margaret Knudson,
Rosie Hulzheimer, Agnes Green,
Nellie and Kitty Mcnamara, Grace
and Margaret Burns, of this city;
Lizzie and Annie Price, Arthur Price,
William Hewitt and Arthur Gabriel,
of Tottenville; Annie Conway, Sarah
Bennett, Mary Conway Mamie Nc
Gonigle, Mamie Gallagher and Thorn
as Callahan, of South Amboy; and G.
DeWorth, B. Miller, M. O'Hara, B.
Peterson, G. Bloodgood, w. Delmar,
H. English, w. Gray, T. Schultz, J.
Kelly, j., A. and E. Reilly, of this
city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-13
To Enlarge Garage.

It IS understood tnat several addi-
tions will shortly be made to the
former garage in Smith street, west
of Madison avenue, and 1t will be re-
opened as a factory Detailed plans
are as yet a secret. 1t is known that
several firms have tried to secure the
building, some for moving picture
house. S. B. Greacen, the owner of
the building, owns several adjoining
lots and the additions will be made
there. IL is expected.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-13
PRESBYTERIAN
men ORGANIZE
State Brotherhood Of the Synod
Of New Jersey Was Formed
at Trenton.

TRENTON, Feb l3:-The Presby-
terian brotherhood of the synod of
New Jersey was formally organized
yesterday at the convention of men S
societies of the Presbyterian church
of New Jersey, in Fourth Presbyter-
Ian church.
Judge William M. Lanning was
elected president, Hon. Ellwood c.
Harris. of Newark, Stephen Pierson.
OF Morristown, and John T. Tatem, of
Haddonfeld, vice presidents, John L.
GIL, of Trenton, secretary, and Ed
ward w. Durham, of Trenton, treas
urer.
President Lanning named the fol-
lowing as members of the executive
council: The Rev. Eben b. Cobb, ID.
D., of Elizabeth; Leander c. Lowell,
of PlainfeldS the Rev. ]. D. Stelle,
Phi D., of Passaic; the Rev. Francis
e. Stockem, of Beverly; s. c. Harris,
of Toms River; the Rev. John T. Pat
terson, D. d., of Orange; Harvey G.
Olin, of East Orange; the Rev.
Charles E. Granger; Phi. D., of New
ark; Waldo G. Genung, of Newark !;
the Rev Henry Collin Minton, d. D.,
of Trenton; Calvin Solliday, of Lam
bertville; the Rev. j. DeHart Bruen,
d. D., of Belvidere William w.
Woodward, of Newton, the Rev. Will
liam v. Louderborough, of Salem,
and Thomas w. Synott, of Wenonah.
The convention went on record as
being opposed to any attempt to re-
peal the bishops bill, and adopted a
resolution to the effect that since an
attempt Is being made to enact legiS-
lation looking to n more open Sun
day, therefore, we, representing the
men of the Presbyterian church of
the synod of New Jersey would here
by enter our protest against such at
tempt and would call upon all men
of our church to cooperate with us
in defending such legislation"
The Rev. John G. Moment, pastor
of First Presbyterian church, East
Orange, gave an account of the re-
cent convention of the National
Brotherhood at Indianapolis. The
Rev. William Y. Chapman, D. D., OF
Roseville Avenue Presbyterian
church, Newark, spoke on Brother
hood Work in City Churches" J. f.
Tatem, of Haddonfield, spoke on
brotherhood Work In the Suburban
Austin. d. D., of Toms River, selected
fGrfhis topic brotherhood Work in
the Rural Church"
Following the addresses there was
general discussion of details OF
Brotherhood work and suggestions
were offered by many members.
At the morning session the Rev.
Waldo G. Genung, of Newark, spoke
on THE Brotherhood and Church
Activities" The devotional exercises
were led by the Rev. l. Alstyne Blau-
welt, of Roselle, moderator of the
synod of New Jersey. More than 200
delegates were In attendance. They
were welcomed by John e. Gill. The
Rev. Frederick e. Stockem. of Bev-
erly, was elected temporary chair
man and the Rev. w. A. Brooks, ID.
D., was named as secretary. The
Rev Charles Erdman, ID. D., spoke
on 1.-The Brotherhood of the Spiritual
Life" Judge John Rellstab spoke on
THE Brotherhood and Public Moral
ity."
Adjournment was taken at 1
O'Clock and luncheon was served in
the chapel by the ladies of Fourth
Presbyterian church.
The next convention is to be In
Main Avenue Presbyterian church
East Orange.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-13
A BLAZE IN
SOUTH AMBOY
Thawin8 Out Water Pipe Set
House on Fire Was
Soon Out.
Special to the EVENING NEWS. /.

SOUTH AMBOY, Feb. 13-While
thawing out water pipe at his home.
in Henry street about O'Clock this
morning, G. S. Spur, secretary oil
the P. R. r. Y. NJ. G.. A., accidently
set fire to his house. An alarm was
sounded and the fire companies we're
quickly on the scene. The blaze was
extinguished after doing about $3.50
damage.
Mr.. Spur had taken a lamp into
his cellar to thaw the ice and the
heat ignited some papers, the blaze
getting up between the wall and the
wainseoating, where it was difficult
to get at.
The house is owned by Mrs George
Cheeseman and is insured.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-13
Kinm..on Lost sls s.ooo. 200 b, p,...,.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. l3.-Accord-
ing to a schedule OF losses gathered by
Allen D. Roberts. the Kingston repre-
sentative OF the Philadelphia CONNER
cial museum, who has arrived here on
the Atlantic Fruit company's steam
ship Amelia. the damage done by the
recent earthquake and fire in the city
of Kingston is estimated at $4,000 900.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-13
Rochester Minister. prote.t

ROCHESTER,. N. Y, Feb 13-The
Methodist ministers OF the city at their
regular meeting sent message to Gov
ernor Hughes protesting against 1.-THE
publication in the newspapers of inde-
cent testimony III tile 1'haw case"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-02-13
Kelsey WIN Not Reniun,

ALBANY, \. T.. Feb. Ex-Governor
Hughes will receive today, it is said
a final answer from Otto Kelsey TO his
request for the resignation OF the su.
perlntendent OF insurance, and unless
Kelsey changes his mind the answer
will be No"