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Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-26
SUNSHINE SERVICES BEGIN
AT AUDITORIUM TODAY

Mabelle Biggart. social reformer and
humanitarian, will begin a series of
Sunshine" services at the Venice au-
ditorium this morning at IL o'clock
Miss Biggart was formerly associate
pastor of the First Baptist church of
Brooklyn. She came to the coast partly
for her health and also to secure ma
terial for book of travel she is writ
ing Her varied experiences and ver-
satile abilities make her lecturer Of
rare interest as well as reformer Of
no little influence,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-26
IMPORTANT

Ladies will never have to pay more
than $500 and gentlemen more than
$3.50 for the finest kinds of shoes. The
boston Sample Shoe Shop will open to-
morrow at 414h South Broadway cd
he sold at this price. All feet can be
fitted. Be there on the opening day
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-26
Erie Machinists Strike
Rv AssOciated Press,


NEW YORK, May 25.-The strike of
machinists which began all along the
line of the Erie railroad is only the
first step in a general strike of ma
chinists against railroads where the
piece work" plan is in vogue. Deter
nination not to concede that the piece
plan be abolished was expressed at the
Erie offices today The Erie employees
number 900 machinists.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-26
Raha Rharatl,s Lecture

Baba Bharati will deliver a lecture
tonight in Krishna temple, 73O West
Sixteenth street at o'clock, his sub
ject being "Castes: American and
HindoO."
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-26
FAIR
WEATHER TODAY
Cool Breezes and UncIouded Skies.
Are What Weather Man WolIaber
Promises-UnsettIed Weather
for State in General
Maximum temperature yesterday, ~
degrees.
Minimum temperature, "a degrees.
State fOrecast-ClOudy, unsettled
weather Sunday.

Sojourners at the beaches or noun
tains today will so with Forecaster
Wollaber's promise of fair weather.
Cool breezes are promised to guard
against anything like an excessively
hot Sunday. This brand of weather
is booked for the next few days unless
something altogether unlocked for
springs up on the horizon.
A low pressure area, with its accom-
panying storms, is over the Mississippi
valley, and the storm area covers the
entire stretch between the Rockies and
the Ohio valley. Light rains fell in
Northern California and Oregon.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-26
POSTAL CARD
CAMPAIGN WILL
Be CARRIED ON
Many Towns Fail to
Respond

The plan of DR.. E. c. Moore's pub
licity committee to- advertise the COM
ing N. e. A. convention by means Of
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-26

Everything you want you will nnd in
the classified page, One cent word,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-26

of the National Educational associa-
S-13; all general sessions being held
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-26

Prayer-Rev J. j. wilkins.
Address-"Call Nothing Common"
DR.. Benjamin Ide Wheeler, Berkeley,
Cal.
"A Significant Lack of Educational
Terminology," Prof. John Adams,
London, England.
Report of committee on resolutions.
Closing exercises.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-26
HAMMERING DOWN
PRICES
Unusual Offerings for TOmOrrOw's Shoe
BUYERS at the Mammoth Shoe
House, No. $40 South
broadway
THOUSANDS OF PAIRS OF SHOES TO
BE CLOSED OUT IMMEDIATELY

To Make Room for "A Big $4,000 Shoe
Stock Now In Transit
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-26

Following is the official program
tion convention in Los Angeles July
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-26
THURSDAY EVENING

Prayer-ReV. Horace Day.
School for Detectives in Connec-
ton with the Public Schools" c. G..
Pearse. Milwaukee, Wis.
THE School and the Library" J. w.
Olsen, st. Paul, MINI.
"Women's Organizations and the
Schools" Mrs. Helen l.. Grenfell,
Denver, Colo.
Discussion
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-26
National Council of Education
MONDAY MORNING, JULY 8

Brown, United States commissioner
of education, Washington, d. c.
ymposium-"Public School Fin
ance; What Next?" eXGov. George &.
Pardee Sacramento.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-15
Fatal Blaze in the Subway.

NEW YORK, May 15:-While a
car was blazing in the Subway today,
threatening other cars to which 1t
was coupled, trackwalker, c. Olino,
of No. SO Colgate street, Jersey City,
was blinded by the smoke, and when
train came along on the opposite
tracks stepped in front of it and was
ground to death.
The fire occurred just below the
One Hundred and Twenty-fifth street
station on the LenoX avenue branch
of the road The train bound for the
bridge had just left the station when
suddenly there came a fash and ex-
plosion caused by short circuit. In
stantly a car in the middle of the
train, half filled with passengers, be-
gan to burn. The car was of steel or
there would have been loss of life.
AS it was, the oil and waste on the
wheels took fire and the flames fiared
up to the windows of the car.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-15
BUSINESS MEN
Get TOGETHER.
TALK OF THE ClTYs WELFARE

The Chamber of Commerce held a
busy meeting last night, the first in
over a year, and the members pres
ent brought up many interesting
ideas which ii carried through would
greatly benefit the city.
The question of new station at
the Central railroad was dwelt upon
and it was the general opinion that
its present sanitary condition should
be brought to the notice of the Board
of Health. The question of having
the tracks through this city either
raised or depressed so as to prevent
accidents received much favor 1t is
strange to relate that while the ac-
cident question was being discussed
David Wilmer met his death at the
New Brunswick avenue crossing. The
service of the railroad companies was
also discussed and a committee COM
posed of South r. harrington, e. M.
Kelly and DR.. Frank Crowther was
appointed to confer with the local
freight men.
Ward B. Snyder asked If there was
not drift way at one time around
the city and was informed that at
one time there was road named Rar-
itan avenue along the shore, but 1t
had been washed away by the tides.
1t is thought that it was continua-
tion of, Water street west of High
street.
The trade school project was dis
cussed and was favored by the mem
bers. Mr.. Snyder brought up the
question of having circulars printed
advertising the city's advantages and
sending them broadcast. No action
was taken, but the members seemed
in favor of it.
Will Hold Shore Dinner.
The board decided to hold shore
dinner this summer, and committee
consisting of Dr.. Crowther, George
w. Yepsen and E. M. Kelly was ap-
pointed to arrange for it, The meet
ing was called to order by President
e. w. Barnes, who requested the
clerk to read the minutes of the last
meeting, which was held on May 8,
1906. The report of the treasurer
was read and showed a balance of
1892 on hand at the present time.
A communication was received
from the firemen's parade committee
relative to the parade which is to be
held here next fall. They voted $25
to the laddies for the event.
President Barnes stated that the
time for the annual election of of
ficers had passed some time ago and
the officers will hold over until the
next annual election
The Chamber will probably meet
again next month.
Those present at the meeting were
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-15
HELD UP BY 6
MASKED MEN

John Obertz. appeared in the police
court this morning against Frank
Marcinak and Anton Gauromak, both
seventeen years old, of 23 Parker
street and 652 State street, respect
lively.
Obertz said that on Monday he was
attacked near the Lehigh Valley
round house by six fellows with
masks. He says that they bound
him and carried him to the woods
nearby, stripped him of his clothes
and fogged him severely. He was
not certain that the two prisoners
were implicated, but Special Officer
James Nc Dermott, of the Lehigh
Valley, said he had received informa-
ton that they were members of the
gang
In default of bail the recorder or
dered the two men locked up until
tomorrow morning, when they will be
given another hearing.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-15
STRIKES AT
TWO PLANTS

Two more strikes in local factor
les have followed the Barber plant
difficulty. Employees in the Pardee
tile works are out, and forty wire
drawing employees at the cable works
quit today, but agreed to compro-
mise.
Nearly 200 men employed in the
tile works at the c. Pardee plant
are striking. They receive 1917
cents an hour and it is understood
that they asked for 5 cents an hour.
When this was refused they quit
work at noon yesterday. The strik-
ers secured keg of beer and held a
works and caused much alarm to the
residents living in that vicinity. They
asked for police protection and Chief
Burke detailed Patrolmen Tonnesen
and Kozusko to keep guard there all
night. AS yet no violence has been
shown, but the strike is unbroken.
At the Cable Works.
About forty wire-drawers at the
Standard Underground Cable Works
made a demand for an increase of
25 cents a day this morning and when
it was refused left the plant. The
men, who are foreigners, receive from
Is cents to 8 cents an hour, and Su-
perintendent c. c. Baldwin, of the
wire and rod mill, said this noon that
the demand of the men for uniform
increase Of 25 cents day was not
fair. A compromise was made with
the men and the difficulty is over. The
men were out all the morning, but
most of them returned at noon Pa
trolman McDermott was detailed to
the plant.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-15

Frederick Stockway and Andrew
fering from injuries sustained in a
runaway yesterday afternoon that did
considerable damage to two wagons
and injured horse. The horse ran
away again a few hours later.
The animal belongs to Massopust
brothers and was hitched to q light
box wagon. Andrew Massopust was
driving and in turning from Lawrie
street, going toward Washington
street, the animal dashed off at mad
pace, turning into Washington street
and going east. The driver lost all
control of the animal and simply let
it go. In nearing Division street the
rig ran very close to the gutter and
the wagon swerved against the curb,
throwing Mr.. Massopust to the
ground.
The animal continued on it's fast
run on Washington street and as it
was about to cross over State street,
it smashed into rig belonging to
Polkowitz Brothers. Fred Stocka-
way and boy who were in the Polk
owitz wagon, were thrown to the
ground and Stockaway was cut and
bruised about the body and sustained
numerous scalp wounds. The driver,
Henry Polkowitz, kept his footing
and was not thrown He Immediately
got control of his own team and seiz-
ed the runaway animal until bystand-
ers could render aid.
Stockaway, the injured man, was
taken to DR.. c. l. Silks Office where
his injuries were dressed. In the
meantime Mr.. Massopust, who had
been thrown out at Division street,
had walked to the scene of the mix
up. He was later taken to his home
and his injuries were dressed.
Horse Runs Away Again.
Shortly before o'clock Charles
and Joseph Massopust returned with
the horse to take the wagon to the
stable when another runaway occur
red. The animal had again been
hitched to the wagon and was being
driven north on State street. In go
ing under the Lehigh Valley bridges
over State street, it again dashed off
at a wild pace and got beyond con-
troll. Nearing the Massopust home at
Chauncey and State street, the horse
could not be stopped and was driven
against the curb, throwing the animal
and completely demolishing the wa
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-15
HIGH SCHOOL PUPIL
is TRAINS VICTIM.
David Wilmer. Killed as He Drove
Across Central Tracks at New
Brunswick Ave. Last Night.
HIT BY RED BANK LOCAL AT $40.

over the death of their son and their
grief last night was pitiful. The lad
was a member of the junior class of
the high school and was a very
bright boy. He was member of the
victorious Lincoln Literary Society's
debating team in the contest with the
Franklin Society two or three weeks
ago. He was born in New York and
had lived in this city for four years
past.
The train which caused the fatal
ity is a Red Bank local and is due at
the Central station at 9:40 O'Clock.
The number of the train was 335 and
the number of the engine 532. Cy-
RENE Warman was conductor and the
engineer was H. Horn.
The junior class went to Wilner's
home, this morning, where they view
ed the remains of their comrade.
The high school expects to prepare
resolutions to send to the parents in
their bereavement
The unfortunate boys parents
were almost distracted by their grief
and were inconsolable.
A coincidence in connection with
the sad affair is that young Wilmer
was on the Affirmative side of the de-
bate In the high school April &c on
the subject Resolved, that the speed
of railroad trains should be limited
by law to fifty miles an hour" and
he brought out especially the fact
that fewer lives would be lost if trains
were run more slowly than the fast
expresses are.
His funeral takes place this after
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-15

David Wilmer, seventeen years old,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Wilner,
of 511 State street, while driving
across the Central railroad tracks at
New Brunswick avenue at 9:4O
O'Clock last night, was struck by a
south bound train aud instantly
killed
Wilmer was driving toward the cen
ter of the city and as there was no
gateman to warn him, drove on the
tracks, not seeing the approaching
train. The train was going at a fair
rate of speed and the crash was heard
for some distance. Parts of the wa
gon, which was demolished, were car
ried nearly to Smith street, and the
horse, which was killed instantly,
was thrown some distance from the
rails.
A crowd soon collected and Will
ner's body was found lying alongside
the rails. Roundsman Morris, Patrol
man l.. c. Jensen and Patrolman
Hanson were soon on the scene and
kept the crowd in order. Coroner
Bishop was notified and arrived
shortly afterward. The coroner was
unable to find anyone who had wit
messed the accident and said this
morning that he may decide later to
hold an inquest. A permit was given
to Undertaken Garretson to remove
the body 1t was taken to his estab-
ishment and later delivered to I'm
dertaker Polkowitz.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilmer are prostrated
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-15
FREE KINDERGARTEN MAKE
AN APPEAL FOR FUNDS

A general appeal for funds is be-
ing made by the officers of the free
kindergarten. Aside from the small
amount received from the state, the
kindergarten is supported entirely by
public subscription. The kindergar-
ten has come to be an established in
stitution here and there is no doubt
as to the excellent work being done.
Anyone desiring to help along the
cause can see or communicate with
any of the officers of the association
in charge of the work. They are:
President, Mrs. A. Clayton Clark;
vice president, Miss Mary E.Vaughan;
secretary, Mrs. Oliver W. Ramsay;
treasurer, Mrs. Edward w. Barnes
There will be a report published at
the end of the year, giving an account
of the work done, and list of sub
scribers.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-15
Ralph CrOWeIl, Is Years Old,
Missing Since Yesterday Morn
ing Left No Clue.
HIS LEAVING WELL PLANNED.
Was Excused from School No. on
PreteDse That He Was Going to a
Drug Store and Then Went Home
and Packed His Clothing and Mon
ey-NIay Now BE at Atlantic City
Police There Have Been Notified.

Ralph Crowell, the fifteen-year-old
of 25 Mcclellan street, has been
missing since yesterday morning,
leaving no clue to his whereabouts.
He is a pupil in Prof. Walkers
room in school No. and after school
hours worked as newsboy for the
EVENING NEWS. His parents are
of the opinion that he has gone to At
lantc City with a boy who formerly
lived in this city. They were great
chums when the latter lived here a
few weeks ago. The chief of police
of that place was notified by telegraph
this morning and the local police
have been notified.
The last that was seen of him in
this city was yesterday shortly before
10 O'Clock when he told his school
teacher that he had to go to a drug
store and would be gone for about an
hour. After leaving the school he
went to his home in Mcclellan street
and there was confronted by his Sis
ter, to whom he said that he had left
his home work at home. He was not
watched by his sister and his mother
did not see him. Neighbors, however,
say that he went to the cellar and
bundled up his clothes and disappear
ed. He took some clothes and $12 of
his own.
The lads parents have no idea why
he should run away. He had fire.
quently told his chums that he would
soon run away, it was learned today.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-15
TRAIN HITS A
RIG; | KILLED.

The Pennsylvania train which is
due here at 1880 o'clock, arrived here
late today, at 2:05, on account of a
serious accident at Railway. in which
gate-tender was killed, the driver
of vehicle lost leg and his rig was
completely demolished.
The entire line of steps on one side
of the train were torn from the cars
and new train had to be secured.
Several local people were on the train
and witnessed the accident, in which
the rig was hurled against the gate
house.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-15
WORK TO BE
RUSHED FROM NOW ON.

Manager William J. Counihan, of
the Plainfield theatre was in town
this morning. He said that work is
progressing slowly upon the structure
and would have to be hurried and
that, although the contract calls for
the building to be completed by Oc-
tober 1, he will spare no means to
have it completed sooner, possibly by
September 15. If an opening can be
made on that date the Belle of
Mayfair" may be presented as the
opening play.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-15

mously elected chief and first assist
ant by 1870 and 127 votes respect
lively. The ballot boxes were closed
at 9 o'clock and the votes were count
ed by 9:20 o'clock. The fire bell
tolled three times to signify that Lar
son had won in the contest for sec
ond assistant.
Chief Baker had charge of the ball
lot box and James p. Dunham,
Frank Rhodes, Peter Larson and An
gus Anderson acted as tellers.
Prior to the close of the election.
the Goodwill Fife and Drum Corps
and part of the Washington Fife
and Drum Corps occupied position
in the band stand and tried to out
play each other. The noise was so
great that some of the firemen had to
tell them to stop SO that the votes
could be counted.
When it was found that Larson was
elected the members Of Eagle Hose
and Chemical Company gave lusty
cheer. A line was formed and, led
by the drum corps, the laddies march,
ed to Rocks C Lyons cafe on Smith
street where refreshments were
served.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-15
KurOki In New York.

NEW YORK, May 15:-General
Baron 7. Kuroli, the famous Japan
ese warrior whom Field Marshal
Oyama called his strong right arm, !"
arrived in New York to-day, accom-
panied by his staff, most of whom
saw active service throughout the
war between Japan and Russia. Sim
ultaneously with the arrival of the
distinguished Representatives of the
Mikados victorious army there were
due to steam up the harbor for the
first time in the history of the United
States two famous Japanese men-of-
war, the Tsukuba and Chitose, with
Vice-Admiral G.. Ijuin in command.
Watch old woman sweep cobwebs
from sky at Mother Goose Carnival.
S506-5-15-1t*
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-15

George Larson, of Eagle Hose Com
pany, in warm contest, was elected
second chief engineer of the fire de-
partment for the coming year last
night. Anthony Hanrattie, the Linz
coin Engine Company candidate, made
good run and was only beaten by
II votes. Larson received SO votes
and Hanrattie So. Lewis H. Van
Horn, who ran as dark horse, as
predicted in the NEWS, received only
L votes.
Eugene Mullen, of Protection Hook
and Ladder Company, the nominee of
Mcclellan Engine Company, and
George e. Mead, Of Protection Hook
and Ladder Company, were unani-
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-15
Hernia Brings Ore.

The steamer Hernia arrived at the
De Lamar copper plant at Roosevelt
last night with the first boatload of
foreign copper ore for that plant. The
vessel was loaded with $500 tons of
the ore. The work of unloading it
was commenced this morning. The
ore was shipped from Santiago, Cuba.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-15
HEARD ADDRESS AT
A SOCIAL MEETING.

The members of st. Stephens Dam
ish Lutheran church held social In
the school room OF the church, in
Broad street, last night. The princi-
pal feature of the evening was an adj
dress by Rev. Mr.. Tarpgaard, of
Bridgeport, Conn, on the high
schools of Denmark. The subject
was discussed by those present. Re-
freshments of ice cream, coffee and
cake were served.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-15
New Factory Locates Hero.

Adolph Rosenberg has opened
ladies' cloak factory at and 8 Smith
street, in the building formerly occu-
pied by the Perth Amboy Cigar Com
pany. Negotiations are now under
way for purchasing suitable site for
brick building. When the factory
gets into proper working order about
ESQ people will be employed.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-15
Policeman at Hospital.

Patrolman Andrew Jensen was de-
tailed to the city hospital last night
to guard Lue Bilas, the striker who
is accused by Detective Moran with
assaulting him at the Barber Asphalt
Works last week. No trace has been
found of Steve Buysvimeni, who took
French leave Monday night.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-15
Why?

Why have our sales in
creased so per cent. each
succeeding year :
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-15
LARSON WINS
BY II VOTES.
Eagles Candidate foI Sac0nl
Assistant Chief ofFiIe Depart
ment Defeats Hanrattie.
VAN HORN, DARK HORSE GOT Il

Hanrattie Received Only 80 Votes,
While Larson Got 90, Majority Of
17--Van Horn Did Not Pol as
Many Votes as Had Been Expected
City Awaited Result Which Was
Announced by Ringing Fire Bell.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-15
Because.

Because we've delivered
the goods" of the right quail
ity at the right price, and at
the right time.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-15

They have tested our sys-
TEN and have found one error
in five hundred deliveries.
They have seen how we keep
track of things, so that we
know where we're at. In other
words our service has been
found worth the difference.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-15

They know we will treat
them fairly-and are in a
position to help them get a
fair profit on a job, instead of
a loss.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-15

Why are we oftentines
paid more for a specified list
than it could be bought for
elsewhere?
Why are we given the
preference at even prices?
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-15

They know by experience
that we've got the stock, and
will live up to our promises.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-15

Why do various contractors
come to us alone for esti-
mates?
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-15

The only way to meet competition
is to advertise.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-15

Mother Goose Carnival. May "a.
Tickets for sale at Sexton's.
S502-5-11-12ts
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-15

Why do factories, when
they want lumber or millwork
of a certain kind at a definite
time, place their orders with
us?