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Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-12
ENGINEER DEFENDS HIS
TRAIN FROM BANDITS
Negroes Set The
Signal Near
Railway.
AVOID A WRECK.

NEWARK, July 12:-Four negroes
made desperate attempt to hold uT
freight train on the Pennsylvania
railroad at Railway yesterday after
noon. But for the presence of mind
of the engineer serious wreck might
have resulted. The negroes were cap
tured in Newark after a lively chase
in which an automobile was placed at
the disposal of the police and played
an important part.
The would-be bandits were hauled
on the train at lightning speed all the
way from Railway to Waverly, near
Newark, a distance of twelve or fif-
teen miles, where they made theil
temporary escape.
The freight train was approaching
Railway early yesterday afternoon
when the engineer saw a signal tt
prised to see the four men jumI
from behind clump of bushes ant
climb on board. One of the mel
boarded the engine, while the othel
three got on the train. The negro OF
the engine then ordered that one cal
be uncoupled from the train and lef
behind to be ransacked by them. He
threatened that there would be trou
Bile if the order was not complied
with
Realizing that a fast express train
would be along in few moments, the
engineer grasped the throttle and sci
the train going at full speed, while
the negroes endeavored to jump from
the train, but fear of being dashed tC
death prevented them, and they hung
on until the train reached the freight
yards Of the company at Waverly.
When the train was stopped nc
time was lost by the conductor in no
tifying the third precinct police. Mr.
Maher happened to be at the station
at the time the alarm came in, ant
volunteered to give chase. Taking 8
couple of patrolmen with him the
automobile was soon speeding toward
the freight yards at fast clip. While
going along Frelinghuysen avenue
the police saw four negroes cross the
street some distance ahead of them
They were soon overtaken. The men
were taken to the third precinct po-
lice station, where they gave their
names as Joseph Wilson, John John
son, Norman Tobin, and Florence Da-
Wis, all of Philadelphia.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-12
COAL BIDS ARE
AGAIN alike.
School Board Has
Usual Problem
to Solve.
3RESICNATIONS 3

At the meeting of the Board Of
Education at the high school last
night, when coal bids were received,
it was evident that the coal dealers ct
this city had formed a combinations,
as they did last year, and charged the
board $6.25 per ton. Two Of
the dealers, George J. Haney and the
Perth Amboy Supply Company, bid
$3.50.
Kinsey Brothers, who were not In
the combine last year, but whoka bid
was rejected because they 6 -!
enclose a check for 5000, not
submit bid this year. the prica
charged this year is the same as last
years figure, 1925 per ton, for egg
or chestnut.
The following are the bids submits
ted by the various dealers:
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-12
PU 7 NEW
OFFICERS
IN NCHA|RS
installations Are Featurers al
Present of the Sessions Of
Lodges Hereabouts.
THE RED MEMS CEREMONIES.

The annual installation of officers
of Pc Ambo Tribe, No. 65, Improved
Order of Red Men, was held at their
regular meeting in the Jefferson
building last night.
DR.. Martin S. Meinzer was given
the adoption and warriors degrees of
the order. After the usual transact
ion of business and degree work. the
newly elected officers were installed.
District Deputy Philip Schwartz was
the installing officer.
The officers are as follows: Proph-
ct, Leonard Cosgrove; sachem, Ras-
mus Lund; senior sycamore, Thomas
Lucas; junior sycamore, Peter
Damn; trustee for eighteen moons,
Peter Robinson; first sanap, Angus
tus Farlander; second sanap, Hans
Hendrickson; first warrior, Carl Lo-
rensen: guardian of wigwam, Thomas
Gardner; guardian of forest, John
Anderson.
Encampment Installation.
District Deputy Simon Monroe and
staff, of Hornet Encampment, Inde-
pendent Order of Odd Fellows, of this
city, went to Elizabeth last night to
install the officers of Columbia En-
campment at a meeting held in WASH
ington Hall, that city.
They left here on the 7:44 o'clock
train from the Central depot and did
not return until the 12:4S o'clock
train. After the ceremonies a social
hour followed, and refreshments were
served. Speeches were made by the
district deputy and others.
Those on the staff were: Grand
marshal, Charles B. Mckenzie; grand
warden, William Frost; grand record
ing scribe, William Bath; grand fl
nancial scribe, Walter Rechnitzer;
grand treasurer, William Goeser;
grand inside sentinel, John Hanson.
William Bath acted as grand high
priest.
ID. of p. Chiefs Raised Up.
District Deputy Miss Lulu Harring-
ton, of Mohawk Council, No. SO, De-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-12
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Til Medlemmer af Valhalla L0ge.
No. 275, l. Henhold til den paatankto
Udfiugt paa Landet. Sondag den IA
July, er der taget Bestemmelse ON at
afgaa pr Trolley, fra Smith St.
Switch, Dana Hall, Formiddag Kl.
9.45.
En- halv Time for, vii der afgaa
en- Vogn fra Washington Hall, til
Smith ST., til Prospect ST., til N. B.
Ave, der vii medtage allie Madkurve.
KOMITEEN.
10012-7-12-1t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-12
COAL OUTPUT
ALONG P. R. R.

During the week ending July 6 a
total of S21,551 tons of coal were
mined along the Pennsylvania rail-
roads lines east of Pittsburg and
Erie. This total is made up of 62,721
tons of anthracite coal, 533,439 tons
of bituminous coal and 225,401 tons
of coke The total for the year to
date is 29,3S0,62S tons, or 100000
tons more than during tie CORE
spending period last year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-12
Is YEARS IN
STATE PRISON
Special to the EVENING NEWS:

NEW BhUNSWlCk, July IL
Austin Haber, twenty-five years
old, of New Brunswick, was sentenc-
ed to fifteen years in state prison this
morning for assaulting Elizabeth
Zaner, eight years old. Lawyer Rey-
nolds made plea for him and stated
that he was of unsound mind and was
a victim of cigarettes. The judge
stated the crime of which he was ac-
cused was, in sense, even worse
than murder.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-12
NIGHTS
ARE TO FEAST

The Friday Night Club, which re-
Gently closed it's bowling season at
Hartmann's hotel, is preparing for a
clambake and outing at Union Grove
on Saturday, July 20.
The affair will be an elaborate one
and the menu will be as complete as
can be made, with everything per-
tanning to really good bake. Each
member will invite guest.
A feature of the outing will be
shooting, and some of the Friday
Nights are said to be quite expert.
The NEWS in every home.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-12
MAPS
OF BIG ESTATE

Civil Engineers Mason & Smith are
preparing maps of the Jackson estate
on the Metuchen-Amboy road, which
was recently sold. 1t is understood
that the purchaser is the Wolf Con-
struction Company. The plot COM
prises forty-six acres of land, which
will be cut up into about six hundred
building lots.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-12
Sal AVIATION Army Service.

Staff Captain Boyd, of New York,
field secretary of New York state,
conducted a special dedication SER
vice for children at the Salvation Ar
my Hall, 46 New Brunswick avenue,
last night. "A large number of child
rem attended Captain and Mrs. Je-
hu and Captain Dinkelacker also took
part in the service, and special music
was rendered.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-12
BROKE ARM IN
|. FALL OFF FENCE

William Larson, son of Fries Lar
son, of 1S4 Hall avenue. fell about
six feet from a fence in front of the
Larson residence last night and broke
his right arm in two places. He was
attended by Dr. G. w. Tyrrell.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-12
Sewer Relief is Finished.

Dahl & Dressler completed this
morning a relief to the newly-con-
structed Market street sewer. The
relief runs into the large gully OPP
posite Grace street. The contract was
for about 5000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-12
Primaries September 10

In accordance with the new law,
the primary elections will take place
earlier than usual this year, there be-
ing an election for governor. The
date for the primaries will be Tues
day, September 10.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-12
BELLEWOOD PARK.
Mauch Chunk and Glen Onoko.

The Lehigh Valley will run spe-
cial train leaving Perth Amboy at
Sis am. Sunday for these popular
resorts Fare to Bellewood, adults, Toe
children, 40c. Mauch Chunk and Glen
Onoko, 81. so adults; children 75c.
Better service and through cars.
99SS-7-12-13s
Subscribe for the NEWS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-12
$500 REWARD.

Lost. Tuesday afternoon, q dia-
mond ring, q karets, between Rari-
tan copper works and Mcclellan ST.
on C.RR. tracks or Market st. Finder
return to Prof. A. Nelson, cor. WASH
ington and Johnstone SITS.
9969-7-11-2t*
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-12

"Out of nothing, nothing is Great
ed" is an adage that applies to ad-
vertising in newspapers of small cir
culation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-12

More than 10000 people In this "
cinity read the EVENING NEWS
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-12

Boy Wanted-To learn trade, about
16 years of age. Must give good ref
erences and be willing to work. Good
opportunity to the right boy. Adj
dress B. c. X, CO Evening News Of
fee. It,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-12

All of the bids received at last
nights meeting were referred to =
committee of the whole. A report
will be given at the next meeting next
Thursday night, it is expected.
Considerable laughter arose wheY
one of the bids was read thus: wv
agree to furnish, 500 tons of Lehig
coal, 2,240 pounds per ton, more
less" Some one remarked that oi
fsf the 6ea1ers xaa tHSinG to, 49,
fairly, anyway. a. -
Only One Bid for School No. 4.
The only bid received for putting
slate on the old part of school No.
was submitted by Ira R. Grouse, who
bid s1,297, with $40 to be added II
the old tin were removed. Mr.. Grouse
was also the only bidder at the last
meeting, when his bid was consider
ed too high. His bid last night was
the same as that submitted before.
AS far as the building of the stone
wall on the southerly side of school
No. 1 is concerned, the commission
ors are even worse off than they were
3fore. Not single bid for the work
yas received last night. At the pre-
vious meeting one bid had been sub
mitted by Henderson Brothers, but
was considered so high that new bids
were advertised for.
Continued on page 81
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-12

MUSIC SATURDAY.
Refreshing drinks and bargains at
A. Salz & Co. s. 10006-7-12-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-12
HUNG HIMSELF
IN HIS BARN
II to the EVENING NEWS:

Special to the EVENING NEWS:
NEW BRUNSWICK, July 49,
Charles Dey, fifty years old, hung
himself in his barn at Prospect Plains
last night His body was not found
until this morning. He leaves wife
and several children.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-12

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Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-12

The NEWS in every home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-29
CHANCE AGAIN HEADS
Departmental LEAGUE

At meeting of the directors Of the De-
partmental League last night Merritt o.
Chance. chief clerk Of the Post Office De-
partment, was reelected president Of the
league and Edward NJ. Dawson was again
chosen as Vice president. E. c. Robinson
of the Treasury Department was elected
to fill the vacancy of treasurer caused by
the retirement of O. ]. Field of Justice. T..
L. Weed Of Commerce and Labor was
elected secretary in place of A. G. Rice of
the Agricultural Department.
With Navy and Justice out of the league
the board of governors consists of: Post
Office. Merritt o. Chance; Agriculture. H.
C. Towers; Interior, E. M. Dawson; Treas
ury. E. c. Robinson; War, J. T. Dillon;
Commerce and Labor T. L. Weed.
Arrangements have been made with Billy
Belts to officiate at all the scheduled trays
of the league.
The season this year will be shorter and
will begin earlier than heretofore. Each
club will play three games with each of the
five clubs in the league. The season will
open on May /, and will probably be con-
cluded the latter part Of July.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-29
Leesburg and Vicinity.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.
IEESRIrRG Va NJ rch u

LEESBURG, Va, NJ rch 81, 1907.
Mrs. Robert Preston of Lcesburg has
announced the engagement of her daugh-
ter Anne TO DIR. Fraser Wilson of Charles
ton, S. c. The wedding will occur at the
home of the bride Wednesday, April IS.
Another engagement announced is that
of Miss Laura Smith, daughter of the late
Joshua Smith of Hamilton, Loudoun
county, and Ar Henry Hoge, son of Mr..
Daniel Hoge of PurcellvilIe, Va. The mar
riage will occur at the Friends meeting
house in Lincoln, Va, Thursday, April II.
Miss Lilias Janney of this town has re-
turned from an extended visit TO relatives
in Philadelphia.
Miss Belle McGil is the guest of Mrs de
Shields of Richmond, Va. From there she
will visit in New Orleans, Memphis, Louis
Vile. Minneapolis and Washington, d. c.
Miss Rebecca Harrison is the guest OF
Miss Virginia Schaefer of Washington, ID. c.
Miss Florence Heaton, who will be mar
red to Mr.. Stewart Marshall OF Pittsburg
Pa. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in
Washington. April 30, was the guest of heI
cousin. Miss Florence Van Devanter, over
Sunday.
Miss Maria Harrison has returned from
an extended visit to relatives in Columbus
Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-29
NEW OUTFlELDER
FOR THE HIGHLANDERS

ATLANTA, Ga, March 29.-Manager Jen-
nings of the Detroit team, which finished a
series with the Atlanta club yesterday and
departed on a tour through Mississippi and
elsewhere, left with Manager Griffith
Home Run johnson, the heavy-hitting
outfielder, who belongs to Montreal. "Grih'
will play Johnson in left field instead OF
Clarkson. Johnson has only been loaned to
New York to fill in the gap caused by the
absence of Delehanty and the injury to
Elberfield, which necessitated the working
of Conroy at short and Clarkson at left
field
In case Johnson makes good it is highly
probable that he will be retained by Grit
fifth, as the Montreal club is practically I'M
der New York control. 1t being understood
here that Willie Keller, Griffith and Frank
Farrell own the majority of the stock.
Johnson came south with Jennings in order
to get the benefit of the spring training.
The first of New York's two games sched-
uled with the local team this week will be
played today and the other tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-29
HIS FAREWELL SERMON
REV. D. L. BLAKEMORE RETIRES
FROM EPWoRTH PAsToRATE.
Term Of Four Years Expires and His
Transfer to Another Charge
is Expected.

The services at Epworth Methodist Epis-
copal Church South, on Capitol Hill, last
Sunday, were in the nature of a farewell,
by reason of the. fact that Rev. D. l.. Blake
more, the pastor, has served the time limit
of four years and will be assigned to an
other field by the Baltimore annual con-
ference. now In session at Staunton, Va.
The church was well crowded at the serv-
ices of the day, Mr.. Blakemore preaching
in the morning and at night.
At the morning service the pastor stated
that the quadrennium just closing had been
a successful one because of the harmony
that has prevailed. and because of the 10y
atty of the people to the pastor and to their
Lord He said they had paced the spirit
ual above the material and essential, and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-29
Coast Survey Steamers at Work.

The United States coast and geodetic sur
vey steamer photographer, employed In
survey work on Chesapeake bay, has beer
ordered to the Gulf of Mexico for surveying
duty there. The steamer Is now at a Bal
timore shipyard undergoing a general over
hauling of hull and machinery preparatory
to sailing for the south In about two or
three weeks. The steamer during the next
six month will, it is slater, visit all the i'm
portant ports in Florida, Alabama, Mssis-
sippi Louisiana and Texas and will make
surveys of the ports. gathering data as to
shoals, tides and the like. This informa-
ton will be embodied In the coast survey
fit of mariners navigating the waters OF the
gulf.
The steamer Endeavor of the coast sur
vey service Is still employed in Hampton
roads locating anchorages for the visiting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-29

Sc: IT,: q; LANSBURGH & BRO. $ ;:::: e
Sto$79S to Csc Yard
Wear New Jewelry for Easter

Wear New Jewelry for Easter
SHOWING LATEST CREATIONS IN JEW
ELRY.
Hard Enamel Pins in various violet pearl spe
Cuff Pins in goldpaed plain designs;
Brooch Pins. Special
Fancy Glass la knobs
turquoise gilt
array with white stones
s125 $4.6s
Crosses in cut jet solid gold
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-29
Changed to Hosting Machine.

The firm of Littlefed. Alvord & Co. of this
city recently purchased one of the large
lumber carrying scows belonging to John
son & Wimsatt of this city, and is having ii
converted into a steam hosting machine.
The lighter Is heavy one and was built
here about year and half ago and has
been used in the freighting of lumber from
Occoquan and neighboring points in Vir-
ginia to this city. The lighter Is lying at
Georgetown having the foundations for
the boiler and steam hosting machinery in
stalled and having a house built on the
hull The holster, II is stated, is being built
to replace one that sank in the harbor off
the 9th street wharf about two weeks ago.
When the new machine is completed 1t will
be used for the hosting of stone and other
cargoes from vessels and in doing heavy
lifting about the harbor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-29

had maintained a good organization. He re-
ferred to the fact that many young people
are coming into the church. which he con-
sidered hopeful sign, meaning much to
the future of the congregation.
Mr. Blakemore warned his hearers that
the spirit of liberality that has character
lied the congregation in the past must
continue. for a selfish church will die He
said the fact that the congregation con-
tributed to the building of the local new
Y. NJ. c. A, pays 500 per year to Bishop
Gamblers work in Cuba. and is doing active
service for the Anti-Saloon League and
Central Union Mission. in this city showed
that the members are alive to their oppor-
tunitieS.
The Social Side
Mr.. Blakemore asserted that it is the
province of the church to assist to cult
vate the social side of it's people. and said
he would like to see beside Epworth Church
a large hall for social purposes to help
save the youth of the city.
Many people he said. have referred to the
warmheartedness of his church in welcom-
Ing the large number of strangers that visit
Epworth. He urged that the method of
direct giving In raising the financial obli-
gauons; long the rule of the congregation,
be continued. He begged his people to Gull
tivate spirituality, to look to Jesus Christ
to study and trust Him, and to be assured
that God. who had begun such a good work
at Epworth Church, will carry it on and
finish it.
Evening Service.
The evening service was a very imnres
sive one. Mr.. Blakemore used Follow Me-
as his text, and among other things stated
that God needs men of every vocation to
do His work, but for worldly reward will
only guarantee to pay expenses Christ
called His disciples to serve their day and
generation and now calls men for this day
to learn of Him and solve lifes problems
The standard of service under Christ s
banner, in business and trade, the preacher
declared is to do good A blessed compan-
ionship of joy and peace with Christ comes
to His followers, and Mr.. Bakemore as his
last word, urged all to hear the call of
Jesus Christ, saying Christ had promised
eternal life as the great reward. The serv-
Ice closed with the singing of God Be With
You Till We Meet Again.
Rev. Mr.. Blakemore's pastorate at Ep-
worth Church has been rated an eminently
successful one, and the members of the
congregation feel very reluctant to have
him leave. Previous to entering the min
istry he in business in this CITY, and
gave up a lucrative position to enter the
ministry. He came to Epworth from Fair
fax circuit, and found in his new charge a
membership of 800. His report to the con-
ference will show that in the four years he
received go members, and net gain during
the quadrennhlm of 1874. making the present
membership of EpwOrth Church 444 The
fact that he received two members at
his last service is characteristic of his en-
ergetic work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-29
Results of His Work.

Several revivals have been held during his
pastorate, and every department of the local
church has been encouraged by his zeal.
Nearly $1,000 was raised by the congrega-
ton in the past four years. and this by di-
rect giving, without the aid of 3uppers and
entertainments.
Mr.. Blakemore has also been active in
local mission work, and was chairman of
the committee on legislation of the Anti
Saloon League. His large number of friends
in this city confidently expect him to meet
with success in whatever places he may
serve as pastor in the future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-29
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hips Lengths, 3d. Worth ST. Special price,. 'VV
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Made Of extra heavy higgrade taea silk the desirable
shades champagne and black also the rich change
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with deep accordion circuar-ae ounce with of ucng
full foundation and dust ruf1e of silk perfect fitting 81 mQ
hips Lengths, 3d. 43. Worth $40. Special price, pH'>O
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-11-11
Suicide Feared to stand Trial.

ALTOONA, Pa. Nov. 9.--Louis Sc
gel, Junk dealer, committed suicide
here While constable was waiting
for him outside of store \ Harris
burg constable came to Altoona today
to arrest Segal on charge of having
obtained $50 from Louis Baturan Of
Harrisburg by falsely pretending that
he had carload of sand for sale at
Gettysburg. The constable met Segel
on the street and took him into GUS
tody. Segel asked permission TO go
into the store of friend whom he
expected to 90 his bail and the consta-
BILE accompanied him there. While
waiting for the merchant. who was
out at the time, Segel stepped into n
closet and blew his brains out with a
bullet from revolver which he had
carried in his pocket
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-11-11
Bride and Groom Found Dead.

WILKESBARRE, Pa, Nov. 9.-The
bodies Of Michael Cantlin and his bride,
whom he married Wednesday, were
found in their apartment in a local
hotel on Thursday, both having been
accidentally asphyxiated by illuminat-
ing gas. Cantlin and his bride, who
was formerly Mrs. Eliza Nugent, were
aged ffty-five and forty-five years re.
spectively. After their wedding they
took apartments at the hotel, and
shortly before noon Thursday the odor
of gas was detected coming from their
room. The door was forced open, and
both were found dead in bed An in
vestlgation showed that the gas had
been accidentally turned on. Both were
residents of this city.