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Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
To BEGIN
SPANS IN
BRIDGE
County Engineer
Asks Haste of
Contractors.
ICE is NOW OUT

County Engineer Morgan f. Lar
son yesterday notified Contractors
Snare e Trieste, of New York, who
are to build the three steel spans in
the county bridge, that the ice had
left the river and that it is desired by
the Board of Freeholders that they
start work at once.
1t has been declared by the firm
for some time that they could not
commence operations until all the ice
was out of the way. Now that the
river is perfectly clear Engineer Lar
son says that he intends having the
contractors commence operations at
once.
The steel work for the spans is be-
ing cast at the Hay foundry in New
ark and is nearly ready. The work
of building the concrete piers will be
started first and 1t is the intention of
the contractors to have all the ma
terial on the ground before they at
tempt to begin work, so that no de-
lays will be experienced.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
BAR FOREIGN
BANKS FROM
NEW JERSEY
Except Where Reciprocal COurte-
sizes are Enjoyed by New
Jersey Bankers Abroad.

A bill which will doubtless have a
local effect was passed by the as
sembly at Trenton yesterday regard
ing foreign banking institutions. OF
which this city, Newark, Passaic and
other places nave a number.
Prior to going into committee Of
the whole, the house gave its sane
tion to this measure, house bill No
l0l, which prohibits banking houses
savings, trust or safe deposit compan.
les of any other state or country
from transacting business in this
state, unless similar corporations OF
New Jersey are permitted to trans
act business in such kingdom, state
or government.
The house OF assembly was in ses-
sion more than five hours yesterday
most of the time being consumed In
the investigation of charges of con-
spiracy against three of it's members.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
MASONS' GRAND
LODGE MEETS
I2OTH TIME
Several Local Men in Attendance
at Big Gathering Which Be-
gins in Trenton Today.

TRENTON, Mar 20: at II
o'clock this morning the New Jersey
Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted
Masons convened in Masonic Temple
for the 120th annual communication.
1t Is conjectured that Austin H. Nc
Gregor, of New ark, the present dep
uay grand master, will be elected
grand master to succeed Walter
Chandler, of Elizabeth.
There will probably be about 500
members present at the session, there
being three delegates from each of
the 1Sl lodges, and 100 past masters
entitled TO attend the session. The
business transacted today will include
the reading of Grand Master Chan
dler's report, the reports of the stand
Ing committees, the reports of Grand
Secretary Thomas II. r. Redway, of
Trenton; Treasurer Bechtel, Deputy
Grand Secretary w. F. Eutan, Of
Newark, and the reports of the Ma
sonic home committee.
The report of Grand Secretary
Thomas II. r. Redway will show that
there are more than $1,000 members
of the Masonic order in the state and
that number is just double what it
was seventeen years ago when Mr..
Redway was first made secretary of
the grand lodge, after he had served
seventeen years as deputy grand sew
rotary. The number of lodges in the
state now number $50. 1t is ex-
pected that several new lodges will
be added at this session of the grand
lodge. Trenton Lodge, No. 5 is the
oldest lodge represented at the grand
lodge, having received its charter 12O
years ago.
Continued on Page A.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
CAUGHT IN A
FREIGHT CAR

Mike Demino, twenty years old,
and Joseph Russell. nineteen years
Old, who gave their home as New
York, were arrested at South Plain
field yesterday afternoon by three
special officers of the Lehigh Valley
railroad company, who found them in
freight car. The seal on the car
had been broken and the prisoners
were brought to this city. When ar
raigned this morning they said that
they had boarded the train at Jer-
sey City yesterday and when it had
stopped at South Plainfeld they had
broken open one of the cars to get
out of the rain. They admitted break
ing the seal on the car, but would not
admit that they had attempted to
steal anything.
A number of cars have been robbed
in this manner at South Plainfield
recently and the prisoners were held
under $500 bonds to await the action
of the grand jury. They failed to
furnish the bail and We're taken to
New Brunswick.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
MADISON APPEALS
CUT IN C|TY'S TAXES
Contends That the
Reduction Was
Too Great.

The Madison Township Committee
has appealed the recent reduction in
taxes of tho Perth Amboy property in
that township on the ground that the
county boards reduction of $I3 900
was too much and that other proper
ty, adjoining the water department S
land, is assessed at the sane rate and
even higher A petition has been
made and signed by Ambrose Green,
Cornell Benten and James f. Foun-
tain as he Madison Township Com
mittee, and notices have been served
on William A. Spencer, clerk of the
county tax board, and City Attorney
c. c. Hommann
The township committee has also
appealed the reduction in the assess
ment of the Susquehanna Coal Com
pany.
The city's land at Runyon on which
is the water works. consists of about
$40 acres. and before it was purchas-
ed by the city it had been assessed
for only $4,000. The valuations
were raised so enormously on part
of this land that even property
only owned year by the city was as
sessed many times higher than it had
been the year before when owned by
individuals The Madison township
authorities assessed this land at $25,-
600 In the early part of this year and
an appeal for a reduction to $4,000
was made. and it was reduced to $12,-
900 by the county board on January
80 last.
The Madison township authorities
are of the opinion that the reduc-
tion was entirely too large and have
appealed it through their attorney,
George S. Silzer No date for a hear
ing has yet been set.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
ELECT
NEW OFFICERS

Perth Amboy Lodge, No. 7S4, B..
p. o. Elks, held an important ses-
sion and election of officers for the
ensuing year in Odd Fellows hall last
night. The committee on the award
ing of the automobile reported a
large number of tickets already dis
posed of. The machine has been or
dered and it is expected that it will
be here about April !. IT will be put
on exhibition as soon as it arrives. A
committee composed of Joseph f..
Stricken, II. Il. Pickersgill, Richard A.
Peltier and William X. Bassford was
appointed to make arrangements for
a banquet which will be held after
the installation. 1t is expected that
the installation will take place the
first part of next month, but no date
as yet has been set.
The following were the officers
elected Exalted ruler, H. f. Pickers.
gill; esteemed leading knight, vii.
liam X. Bassford esteemed loyal
knight, Harry o. Bishop; esteemed
lecturing knight, H. j. Hughes; sec
retary, John F. TenBroeck; treasur-
er, William H. Pfelffer; inner guard,
r. E. Kroeger; tyler, Harry 2. Fox,
and trustee for five years, Robert
Henderson. Walter Maher was elect
ed a trustee to fill the unexpired term
of Peter Floersch, resigned.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
WEATHER MAN
WAS IN HIGHLY
ERRAT|C MOOD
Everything from Snow to Thunder
and Lightning Happened Yes
terday in This Section.

Every kind of weather in the cate
CORY was handed out yesterday and
no such changes ever occurred with
in twenty-four hours in the memory
of local residents. From midnight
Monday until II O'Clock last night
we had taste of all kinds of wealth
er, and people retired with guesses
as to what this morning would bring
forth. Yesterdays assortment, fol-
lowing a warm day Monday, began
with clear and cold, then snow, rain,
and then, after a brief cessation of
rain, heavy thunder shower, with
vivid lightning, smote this part of
the country. This gave terror 10
some, but it meant the coming of
spring, which begins tomorrow, ac-
cording to the calendar.
The last snow last winter came on
March 19-just year ago yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
Mr.. NIXON TELLS OF
TOTTENV|LLE PLANT
At a Banquet He
Urges More
Houses.
special to the EVENING NEWS:

Special to the EVENING NEWS
TOTTENVILLE, Mar. 20: Cor.
nelius G. Kolff, prominent real es-
tate man of Staten Island, gave an
elaborate dinner at Streeters West
End Hotel last night to a number OF
his friends and men mostly identified
with the real estate business through
out the borough of Richmond. In
vitations had been sent to about 100
some time ago. Forty responded. MIR.
Kolff acted as POSTMASTER and In his
genial way introduced the Speakers
of the evening.
Gilbert S. Barnes, president Of the
rottenvile National Bank, responded
o the toast, "Welcome to Old Vest
field" He was followed by Presi-
dent Clark, of the park department.
of the city of New York, who took the
place of Comptroller Herman A. Metz,
responding to the toast, The Bor-
ough of Richmond"
Continued on page 40
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
HAD HOSPITAL MEETING
Seven Governors Re- elected and
Two Vacancies Filled Raymond
Laing is Elected Secretary.

President South X. Harrington, of
the City Hospital Association, read an
interesting report at their annual
meeting at city hall last night.
The report stated that the report
of the treasurer was encouraging and
that since the opening of the institu-
tion 1898 patients had received treat
ment. The hospital will have been
in existence five years on May s. Mr..
harrington lauded the Ladies AuMl-
iary in his report and suggested max
ing the graduation of another nurse
this year an event, as last year.
The financial report for the past
year showed balance of $1,366.12.
The assets are $2S,566.12. Both re-
ports were accepted. President Far
rington recommended that the re-
ports for the previous years be print
ed with a detailed statement of all
matters for the closing year
Sixteen members were present. Mr..
Harrington asked that a temporary
secretary and H. W. Jones
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
LUMBER FELL
AND HIT MAN

Anton Quron, an employe at the
Lehigh Valley wharves, sustained a
broken arm, bruises on both legs and
slight internal injuries shortly after
noon today when a number of men
were unloading lumber from
schooner on the lumber dock at the
wharves. A heavy piece of lumber
fell and injured Quron. His right arm
was broken in two places and he was
badly cut and bruised about the body
Dr.. G. w. Tyrref, the Lehigh physi-
clan, was called and dressed the in
jured man, who was removed to his
hime, GS9 State street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
ALL ARE AFTER RAFFLES
Mysterious One Started Today and
Crowds Of People are Looking
for Him--Many are Stopped.

The Mysterious Mr. Raffles from
Sexton's Drug store" was set at lib
erty today. He is creating no end of
excitement in this city. Some time
between Il and / 2 O'Clock this morn
ing he visited State and Smith streets
and from that time the official
chase began.
Men, and women, too, were lined
MP along Smith street on the look
out. With all the excitement, how
even, the correct Mysterious Mr..
Rallies passed unnoticed and up to
the hour of going to press he has not
been tapped by anyone yet. in spite
of the many boastful remarks heard
about the city since the chase was
announced that he would not last a
day here.
Many people have been stopped
and asked the proper question, but
the right man did not seem to be
popular at all.
Our readers will kindly note that
the rules of the chase are these: You
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
SUES PENNSY
FOR $2,5OO

METUCHEN. Mar. 20:-Former
Postmaster Edward Burroughs, of
this place, yesterday instituted suit
for $4,000 against the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company. He owns the
building opposite the railroad sta
tion, in which is located the post
Office, telephone exchange and a drug
store.
Last Monday morning when an en-
gine blew up in front of his place,
pieces were sent flying into his build
ing and 1t was set on fire. This is the
explosion which cost the life of three
railroad men, including J. W. Fisher,
of Newark, the engineer of the
freight train.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
MRS. THAW
To Be LAST
TO TESTIFY
Contradict Abe RummeI Now
Expected that Verdict Will be
Rendered Saturday.

NEW YORK. March 20.-At con-
ference of counsel for Harry *. Thaw
it was decided to put Evelyn Nesbit
Thaw on the stand to contradict the
testimony of Abe Hummel.
Thaw's lawyers believe that the
young wife will be able to explain
away the effect the seeming contralic-
tions in the affidavit produced by ] / M
mel has had upon the public n-.Ad ald
naturally upon the jury.
BY prolonging his cross examination
of one of the seven alienists introduc-
ed by the defense to testify that Thaw
was insane when he killed Stanford
White, Jerome made IL impossible for
the defense to finally close its case be-
fore adjournment was taken.
There is pending only the matter Of
the admission of letter written by
Thaw to j. Dennison Lyon, Pitts
burg banker. which Mr.. Delmas said
would help to fix the young mans
state of mind before the roof garden
tragedy. and the examination Of Eve
lyn Nesbit Thaw briefly to combat
the testimony of Abraham Hummel.
District Attorney jerome hinted that
he had another important witness for
the prosecution. but it Is thought that
today will see the end of all the testi-
mony that is TO be offered by either
side. An adjournment then will he
taken until tomorrow, when Mr.. Del
mas will begin his summing up. lie
will have all of Thursday to himself
and Mr.. Jerome will reply on Friday.
Justice Fitzgerald may charge the jury
| that evening or he may for the first
time hold court on Saturday in order
| to conclude the case before the week
| ends.
AS an interesting indication of the
drift of sentiment at the trial Il poll
of the newspaper men who have been
daily in attendance WIS taken. 1t
shows an overwhelming belief h = the
long drawn out trial now in its ninth
week will finally lead no farther than
a disagreement of the jury. OF the
forty or more newspaper writer's who
have been engaged in the courtroom
since the first day one expressed the
belief that there would he a verdict Of
guilty, two believed the verdict would
be not guilty and all the others look
forward to disagreement.
The strain of the trial is telling more
and more upon all those connected with
it as the days drag by. 1t was gener
ally noted that number of the Jurors
appeared extremely tired and pale
Thaw is holding up remarkably well,
but said that he, too. was beginning to
feel completely tired out He asked
permission to retire for five minutes
and when he reached the corridor lead
ing to the prisoners pen lighted Il
cigarette and walked briskly up and
down.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20

I was nominated, but declined in favor
of Raymond Laing The report OF
the finance committee was read by
the president. after which discus
sion took place in regard to the pay
ment of dues.
Seven Governors Elected.
The president announced that the
next order of business was the cleo
ton of seven governors whose terms
had expired. John Hanson, John
Pfeiffer, John Anderson, Chris Ma
thiason, e. J. Waring, H. w. Jones
and A. Greenpaum were nominated
to succeed themselves for three
years. The secretary cast the ballot.
The president announced that there
were two vacancies, caused by j. b.
Toomey moving away from this city,
and by the resignation of Sidney Rid
dlestorffer, secretary of the Board OF
Governors. Mr.. Riddlestorffer's res-
ignation as secretary and member
Continued on page 4.)
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20

must have copy of the last edition
of the EVENING NEWS in your left
hand. approaching your man with a
free right hand, laying same on his
left shoulder and saying: "YOU ARE
THE MYSTERIOUS MIR. RAFFLES
FROM SEXTON'S DRUG STORE" If
you say this to the correct person he
will Immediately admit his identity;
If not, he will not take any notice of
you.
Many people will be stopped during
the chase and for their benefit the
NEWS would like to warn the eager
ones that when any person approach
ed denies that he is Rallies don't be
TOO persistent. Take his word for it
and leave him alone.
In a crowd, the first person laying
the proper hand on the proper party
and saying the proper words. is the
winner.
Tomorrow Rafiles will tell where
CONTINUED on page 81
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
LINCOLN SOC'Y
TO ENTERTAIN

Great preparations are being made
by the committee in charge of the
program to be given by the Lincoln
Literary Society of the high school
tomorrow night, The program will
be kept secret until the time of meet
ing. and the committee in charge say
that surprise is in store for those
who attend. The high school literary
societies, both Franklin and Lincoln,
usually meet every Friday afternoon.
Should tomorrow nights meeting be
a success, the Franklin Society will
hold similar affair. A large number
of guests is expected.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
SISTER
OVER ESTATE

Elias 7. Hatch has commenced suit
against his sister, Mrs. Mary e. Car
lock. in the Court of Chancery, to
recover a demand OF accountant OF
the 1rH Uses known as the Hatch
farla. 0 lie outskirts of this city,
whicA was recently sold at a public
sale. IN foreclosure proceedings, and
was rtrcl a3cl by Mrs. Carlock. This
properly vas left by the mother of
Mrs Carlock and Mr.. Hatch, with u
mortgage of $4,000 to the Mutual
Life Insurance Company. AS the
mortgage won out in foreclosure
proceedings the property was sold.
Lawyer Peterson represents Mr..
Hatch.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
NJ 'CLELLANS
NAME MULLEN

Mcclellan Engine Company held a
well-attended meeting last night and
after the regular routine business had
been transacted, nominated Eugene
Mullen as their candidate for chief
of the fire department. Mr.. Mullen
Is now first assistant. The election
will be held on May IA.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
BABY IN ERIE, Pa,
NOT THE MARVIN BOY

ERIE, Pa March 20.-Great excite
ment was caused in this city by re-
port that Horace Marvin. Jr.. the four
year-old son of DR. Horace y. Marvin
of Dover. Del, was in this city and
safe. g
1t turned out, however, that the child
supposed to be Horace Marvin. .Ir., Is
the son Of Il Ripley woman. who. seek
ing a divorce from her husband. had
brought her child secretly into Eric.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
WIND HALTS
STEEPLE JACK

The painting of the steeple of ST..
Peters Episcopal church has been
at a standstill yesterday and today
because of the storm and heavy
wind, which rendered the work an I'M
possibility. 1t is not now believed
that viggo Peterson, the "steeple
Jack" and his assistant. will resume
the contract this week.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20

The proceeds of the benefit held at
the Nicilet Monday night for the Lad
les Aid Society, of st. Paul's German
Evangelical church, was $3.50.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
$85 MORE FOR
FIREMEN' DAY

The subscriptions for the firemen 3
parade are coming in rapidly and the
committee is much pleased with the
returns so far. On Monday the list
was started with seven names and to-
tailed $1O7. Yesterday one more sub
scription was received. making the
list SIP. Today three subscriptions
have swelled 1t to nearly 5000
The subscriptions to date are as
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20

Tonight come to the Lyceum Rink
and find Mr.. Raffies.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
What of the Future =?

A good foundation will hold
trade, and attract more. We are
certain Of our foundation. We
are sure that you who are new to
the lumber proposition. will come
to us-and you who are handling
it all the time, and still haven't
tried us--will see that there is
some advantage of dealing with
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20

Tonight come to the Lyceum Rink
| and find Mr.. Raffies.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20

Tonight come to the Lyceum Rink
and find Mr.. Rafiles.
7S4S-s-2O-1ts
Little wonder-workers---EVEAING
NEWS want ads.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20

This is the age of publicity,--Ad-
vertise
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20

Advertisers spend their money to
.eea9 you posted They deserve your
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20
What's the Cause ?

ne SdIlU Old reaSOnS-
The ability to buy right.
The disposition to sell at a fair
price.
The fixed principle OF living up to
our promises.
Our careful attention to every
detail
Not forgetting the efficient help
of our assistants.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-03-20

We didn't sell that value in
Lumber and Millwork last year.
Still, if we keep adding to our
sales as we've been doing (509o
every year more than the year
previously we'll get there figure
it out yourself.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-17
p / r 9 O r Y |
FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY AND CITY OFFICIALS
AND BOARDS

BARRIERS Examining Board John M. Bliss, Ell
lendale; j. T. Hooker, Fargo; G. A. Sands.
\ ven, Hillsboro.
Board Of Veterinary Medical Examiners +.
b L. Cusack, Darlington; J. w. Durham,
& Fargo; ]. Sylvester, Langdon.
District yeterinari First district George
Eitzgsrald, Gilby; Second distric.. a 3.
Hinebaugh, Tower City; Fourth district, S.
IL w: Teal, Oakes; Fifth district IL e.
Mackin, Mandan; Seventh district, a. F.
Elliott, Milton; Eighth district. j. 2. James,
I. Steele; Ninth district, Thomas Sims, Bot
tineau; Tenth district, F. w. Tompkins,
H Oberon; Eleventh district, F.. w. Weston,
Dickinson; Twelfth district, J. Nv. Robin
son. Co1eharbor.
State Historical Society--c. F. Amidon, Far.
go. President; NJ. Il. Jewell, Bismarck,
& Vice President; O. G.. Libby, University,
Secretary; ]. I. Cashel, Grafton, Treas
urer; E. r. Steinbrueck, Bismarck, Custo-
Il dian. 5ssss4 $5 az
State AWeather and Crop Service o. w. ROB.
: erts, director, Bismarck.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-03-17
Effective Remedy For
Corporate WroagdOing
By JOHN D, RocKHFHLLER..
81 HENRY cLEWs. New York banker

~ York banker a8s.9
oNEsT industry, assocaing themselves together
for establishment conduct Of broad corporate
~ enterprise should Be- WELCOMED By the public Yet
the existing Inadequate # Is due TO the SOUND
corporations country well the publc that something
the feeling suspicion toward
them and the people informed TO their existing methods
and the TRUE CONDITIONS Of their affairs sSss
The remedy for corporation wrongdong found PUBLIC
ITY publicity great need Of the day and the public
should demand IL sSaA 1860 ssSas ssssls ssSs
PRACTICES THE BENEFIT LARGE AND
FAVORED tMPossiHL AND EQUALLY so
WOULD YOU PLEASE AND ExTRAvAeAAT
INSURANCE COMPANIES As REVEALED
iRy THE NsuRANcE iNvEsTIoATCM