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Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-20
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CHEESQUAKE ROAD.

The Board of Freeholders, together
neer and state road inspector, visited
the Lawrence Harbor road at Cheese
quake and the Monmouth county
boundary line yesterday noon.
The freeholders and engineers went
over the work carefully and found it
being done in accordance with the
progressing as rapidly as possible.
This road is being macadamized its
entire length. The work has recently
been commenced and this was the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-20
FILTH CAUSED TYPHOID.
Insane Hospital
Probe N axes
Sensation.
HAHN COMMITTEE WORK

TRENTON, July 20:-Opposing
opinions by Dr. John w. Ward, med
ical director of the State Insane Hos
pital here, and DR.. Henry Mitchell,
secretary of the State Board of
Health, as to the cause of the typhoid
spread at the hospital, was one of the
features yesterday of the investiga-
tion begun by the assembly probe
committee.
1t was shown that there have been
seventy-two cases of the fever. al
though only fifty-seven have been
officially reported. Among those ex-
amined were DR.. Ward Warden
Hayes, Treasurer II. H. Johnson and
Secretary Scott Scammell. The two
last named were examined as to the
financial methods of the institution,
which receives it's appropriation of
more than 100000 annually in
quarterly payments and has entire
charge of its finances.
1t was shown that beef is the only
supply purchased on contract, and
that Warden Hayes has the sole re-
sponsibility for all payments in sums
less than $500.
Filthy Conditions.
DR.. Mitchell was examined at
length on the typhoid epidemic. He
| testified that the sanitary conditions
at the institution were very bad. He
showed that the hospital was in a
filthy condition with no modern
methods for handling milk.
Ten old-faShioned vaults have been
in use, one less than sixty feet from
where milk cans and pals are wash
ed, another close to spring which is
one of the sources of the water sup
ply. Dr. Mitchell emphasized the fact
that an old slaughter house and the
laundry are close to the spring.
COntaminates the Spring.
| But the most sensational testimony
of DR.. Mitchell was his statement that
the well has been cleaned periodically
by the head laundryman, who hand
led the filthiest clothing from the
patients. With ladder and a broom
he frequently descended into the
water and did the cleaning. 1t was
the opinion of Dr. Mitchell that these
contaminated the spring and caused
the fever.
Dr. Ward disputed this theory. He
admitted the method of cleansing
DuL luSlSltu d ledhy sewer CAUSED IDt
contamination. State Food Inspector
George W. Mcguire corroborated DR.
I Ward.
| DR.. Alton S. Fell, health officer o1
Trenton, testified that he had knowl
edge of seventy-one cases. One pa.
tient died Thursday, making seventy
two.
Timothy Garrety, the laundryman
said he cleaned the spring clad in
rubber boots and with the water
drawn to a depth of only six inches.
The investigation will be resumed
lneXt Wednesday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-20

brought up and, although the meme
bers of the board were heartily in
favor of establishing night school in
this city, the financial situation is 50
stringent that they could make NO
appropriation for that purpose. The
matter was laid on the table.
The. question of building new
school near the hospital was also dis
cussed at some length, but as the city
and school budgets have already been
made up, the members of the board
were unable to take any action in the
matter.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-20
For ST. Stenhen.s School.

The annual lawn festival of St.
Stephens Danish Lutheran church,
at the Cornell place on Woodbridge
road last night, was successful al
fair. 1t was attended by large
number of the members of the church
and school. The grounds were taste
fully decorated with Japanese Ian
terms and presented a pleasing APP
pearance. Ice cream, cake and coffee
were served.
There was booth where all kinds
of fancy articles were sold. A neat
sum will be the result. The affair
was in charge of the Ladies Paroch-
ial School Society, and the proceeds
will be for the benefit of the school.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-20

Worthington pump, and watched tho
completion of the work.
In response to the demands Of SONS
Gordon street residents that the leak
in the main between State street and
Brighton avenue be repaired, several
of tn commissioners inspected the
leak yesterday afternoon. They were
much amused when they saw the ei16
of the leak, and said that itswae 5uAo
large sEough to fszf2 . z d110f
perintendent Burns said ft4
that the leak would be rep1k
few days. <S< d.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-20

first inspection made there.
A meeting was called at IL o'clock
yesterday morning and the party
went by stage. The following were
in the party: Director Pownall, Free
holders John Hanson, John E. Mont
gomery, George S. Bunting and A. L..
Mundy, County Enginear Morgan F..
Larson, State Engineer Robert A..
Meeker and State Road Commission
er Hutchinson.
The next road to be inspected by
the freeholders and state officials will
be the Cranbury Neck road.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-20
.|8 COMPANIES HAVE
ALREADY ACCEPTED.

was laid over until the next meeting.
1t was found that eighteen compan-
les from other cities have already ac-
cepted invitations from local cOmpan-
les, and will be in line on the day of
the firemens parade, October II.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-20
GIVES NOTICE
TO Mr.. FINE.

City Attorney Hommann has sent
a communication to Samuel Fine, Of
Hall avenue, notifying him OF, the
made by the local health
inspectors and unless some action is
taken to have the nuisance abated,
proceedings will be commenced.
IN ON adyartlSHr-Ic 4 word.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-20

The firemen's parade committee
held a meeting last night. AS only
few members of the committee were
present, some of the business which
was to have been transacted last night
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-20
BELLEwoop PARK.

The Lehigh Valley railroad will
run special train, leaving Perth
Amboy at S:15 a. m. next Sunday, to
this popular resort. Fare for the
round trip only rs cents. Call at Le-
high Valley city Office forAk1.rther
particulars, No. 322 State st
10191E
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-20
inspectors S Visit Delayed.

The State Board of Health had no.
titled the local health authorities that
state inspector would be in this city
today to inspect COW stables and milk
depots. He did not appear. 1t is ex-
pected that he will be here early next
week.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-20
SMITH STREET
/ MATTER QUIET

1t appears at Present that no fur
ther action will be taken by the
Smith street property owners who OBJ
jected to paying their assessment ON
the new pavement. Since the Board
of Aldermen confirmed the assess
ment and referred it to the collector
of revenue for collection, no action
has been taken.
Richard Martin, one of the leaders
in the movement, says that he knew
of no further developments in the
case and referred the reporter to
Lawyer James S. Wight, counsel for
the property owners who opposed the
assessment.
Mr.. Wight said this morning that
no action had been taken, as far. as
he knew, since the assessment was
confirmed. He said that his clients
had not consulted him in the matter
since that time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-20

Boy Wanted-Good, strong boy
with references and not afraid of
work. Apply at Evening News office.
7-20-1t*
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-20
AGAIN FAIL TO
Get TOGETHER

The Board of Health again falled
to hold the scheduled committe meet
ing last night. to decide on the Vogel
slaughter house license.
The new proposed site near Mul-
Inns dairy on the Metuchen-Ampoy
road seems favorable, and the Doaru
has decided to discuss the matter at
a committee meeting, so that ME;
Vogel can be instructed to bulld ana
the proper license granted at the next
meeting of the board.
1t is undecided as yet wnen an
other committee>meeting will be held.
The next meeting will be held subject
to a call from the president.
But a few days over week now
remain for vogel to move to new
place or stop business.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-20

Ice cream at Sections special for
today, 20 cents a quart.
10175-7-2O-1t*
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-20

Repettis' chocolates and bon-bons
60 cents. Gardens pharmacy, 433
State street.
1O1S1-7-2O-1t*
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-20

Repettis' candies at Gardens phar-
macy. 1-7-20-1t*
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-20
ConeY Island.

| Next Coney Island excursion by
steamer Glen will be Sunday, July
las, 1907.
7-1s-21*
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-20

Don't forgcts that Sexton IS selling
Ice cream for 20 cents quart to-day.
10175.7-20-1t*
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-20

Saturday, candy 29 cents a pound
at Gardens.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-07-20

Be an advertiser-lc word.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
Cleanses, preserves and
beauties the teeth, and
Puri6es the breath
A superior dentifrice
for people Of refinement
Established in 1866 by
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DRUGLESS CASE SET
FOR TRIAL TODAY
BOARD OF HEALTH WILL HEAR
TESTIMONY
License of Sanitarium Is the Issue
Based on Methods in Vogue
There-Both Sides Ready
for Battle

The Board of Health will today take up
the charges against the management of
the drugless sanitarium opposite Hollen-
beck park to determine whether the Ii
cense of the institution shall be revoked.
The case has dragged for some weeks
owing to the legal holidays, the city's law
department having advised that course.
Since then Mrs. A. Wenger, the treat
ment of whom led to disclosures and
charges, has died. but witnesses will be
subpoenaed, including nurses and patients
at the institution, on behalf of the board.
IF. c. Kurpiers, the owner of the place,
will also have witnesses on hand.
Former employees will, 1t is stated. tes-
tify that Mrs. Wegner and other patents
were made to subsist on a diet of milk,
crackers and various other victuals un-
suited to sick people.
Miss Rachel Golden, one of the Red
Cross nurses, has since gone north while
a Chicago nurse has declined to testify
as she says she knows nothing of an in
eliminating character.
Another witness expects to go to Pana-
ma and has delayed his trip because of
these proceedings.
Kurpiers will deny the charges. saying
that his system is in use In many up-to-
date sanitariums and will cite the cases
of many deaths in sanitariums where
drugs are used as showing that the meth
ods of the opposition with patients are
not always the best.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
POISON IS
SUSPECTED
GIRLS BODY is FOUND IN RUDE
sox
AUTOPSY MAY DEVELOP MURDER
MYSTERY
Clothing and General Appearance ln-
dicate Mexican or Italian OF
Better Class = Found
Near Cemetery

What is believed to be case of murder
was brought to light yesterday morning
when the body Of little girl, apparently
about years Of age. was found Just out
side Evergreen cemetery, east Of Fresno
street. An examination Of the body
showed traces of poison.
As evidence that the criminal wished tc
hide his or her identity an improvised
casket was used in which to place the re-
mains, the danger of being traced through
the purchase Of coffin being evidently
realized The makeshift coffin was an old
box, usually found in refuse of groceries.
Into this box, which was several inches
too short, the remains had been forced
The body, according to the police, is
that of a Mexican or Italian girl of the
upper classes, the clothing and general
appearance giving evidence Of refinement.
Giving mute proof of regret, come too
late, a number of pink and white flowers
were placed around the little form, ar
ranged as If by loving hand.
Tracks similar to those made by the
wagon of fruit peddler were found in
the vicinity, but all trace of their direc-
tion was lost in the we'll Travelled street.
The body was discovered by Patrolman
Fred Arguello who reported the matter
TO police headquarters The body was
taken to Pierce Bros undertaking estab-
ilshment An autopsy will, 1t Is expected,
be held today.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
P0LICYH0LDERS WARNED
NOT TO SEND PROXIES
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 4.-The policy
holders committee of the Mutual Re-
serve Life Insurance company of New
York today issued an address to policy
holders throughout the United States.
1he address says:
1.-THE board of directors of the Mutual
Reserve Life Insurance company mas
called a special meeting of policyholders
to pe held in New York December lO Tor
the purpose of giving the directors OF
the company increased power to levy
assessments on policyholders, and an
appeal has been sent out by the OFFICERS
of the company for proxies. The policy
holders committee warns all policyhold-
ers not to send their proxies to the OIL
GERS of the company, but instead to for
ward them to William Hepburn Russeli,
25S Broadway, New York, or to w. -.
Robinson, secretary of the policyholuers
committee. New Orleans.
''In the opinion of the committee ana
Its legal counsel the proposition to give
the directors of the company Increased
powers to levy assessments is not In the
interest of the policyholders, and should
be resisted by every lawful means IN
their power"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
PASTOR ASKS $4,000
DAMAGES FOR SLANDER
Prominent Crown City Preacher
Claim Wealthy German Set AfIoat
Stories Detrimental to His
Character

4 quarrel among members of the Ger
man colony of Los Angeles and Pasa-
dena involving the reputation and good
name of the Rev. Frederick Reiser, pas
tor of the German Evangelical church of
st. Johns at Pasadena, music teacher
and member of the leading German So
cieties of this section of the country, was
made public in a SANDER suit filed yes
terday in the superior court.
Otto Steiner, a wealthy German, is de-
fendant in the suit and is charged with
slandering the pastor of the Pasadena
church and injuring his reputation with
his congregation, pupils and a large cir
Gle of friends. Three charges are al
legged in the complaint. For the first
offense the plaintiff asks $4,000 dam
ages, for the second $4,000 and for a
third $25,OOO
Steiner is alleged to have openly and
Intentionally connected the name of the
pastor with that of a young woman other
than his wife and charging him with
other misconduct in the company of
other women.
According to the complaint, Steiner ap-
preached members of the Pasadena
church of which Rev. Reiser is pastor
and charged the minister with having
violated the seventh commandment.
The second count is based on an al
legged conversation between Steiner and
Albert hasten, one of the trustees of
the German Evangelical church, in which
Steiner is alleged to have repeated his
charges against the pastor.
The third charge is based on an alleged
letter to A. c. Brandt, president of the
board of trustees of the Evangelical
church The missive is alleged to have
been signed with the name of r. ".
Meier and renews the charges against the
ra ator
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
BELL OF LITTLE SISTERS
OF POOR is BLESSED
Bishop conaty officiates at Impressive
Ceremony at the Home-Edward
lie Breton Is Donor of
Institution

Bishop Conaty blessed the bell of tho
new home of the Little Sisters of the
Poor yesterday afternoon. The home,
which is the gift of Edward LIE Breton.
is situated at the corner of East First
and Mott streets, Boyle Heights, on a
commanding position. The bell was also
the gift of Mr.. LIE Breton, who witnessed
the ceremony yesterday.
Bishop Conaty was assisted in the SER
vice by Rev. s. Jurek. s. d. s., acting
chaplain of the home; Rev. v. Organ
isciak, S. D. s.; Rev. James O'Neil and
Rev. Francis j. Conaty Following the
ceremony the bishop made an address ex-
planning the ceremony.
The sponsors for the bell were j. Wise
man Mcdonald and Miss Sussanne Lynch.
There are now sixty old people in the
home, with ten sisters in charge, The
home is for the INDECENT poor
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
SAN FRANCISCO PLANS
SUBWAY AND ELEVATED
Supervisor Matt Sullivan Has Designs
Made for Elaborate Improves
ments for Transportation
Service
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 4.-Super-
visor Matt l. Sullivan has had the pre-
liminary plans drawn for subway ana
elevated system of transportation for
this city and will ask the board OF
sttperyisors to call an election to vote
on the proposition of issuing bonds Tor
$4,000. 900 for the preliminary work. 4,
The plans as now drawn contemp-
late a subway on Market street, be-
ginning at the Ferry building and run
ming to Van Ness avenue. thence on
Van Ness avenue to Fort Mason ana
Ocean Beach. A spur is contemplated
on Market from Van Ness to Valencia
and thence on Valencia to Twenty
ninth and Mission.
An elevated system is proposed on
Mission street from the ferries to
Twenty-ninth. An elevated system, is
also proposed from Fort Mason, along
the entire water front to Islais creek
and thence through the Protrero to
Twenty ninth and Mission.
The entire system, according to the
plan of Supervisor Sullivan, is to be
owned and controlled by the city.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
MORRIS BUCK TO
HANG TOMORROW
SLAYER OF MRS. cANFIELD NOW
AWAITS DEATH
Last Act Of Tragedy Which Stirred
Entire Country to Take Place
In Death Chamber at
San Quentin

Morris Buck, who January 26. 1906 shot
and killed Mrs. C. A. Canfeld, will be
hanged in San Quentin prison tomorrow
morning at 11:50 clock.
The killing Of Mrs. Canheld, wife of a
wealthy Los Angeles oil man. caused a
great deal of excitement at the time, and
the trial of Buck was watched with In
terest, not only In Los Angeles. but
throughout the state,
Buck some time before the shooting,
was employed as coachman by the Can
fields. but had been discharged for incorn-
potency. January 25, 1906. he sent note
to Mrs. Garfield demanding $26OO Wait
ing until the next day for an answer and
receiving none. he went to the Canfeld
home, 500 Alvarado street. and fired two
shots at Mrs Garfield, both of which
took effect, one in the abdomen and one
in the breast.
Buck coolly watched the woman's dying
struggles, and when she expired he fed
to Westlake park, where he was cap
tured short time later.
The trial of Buck lasted eight days. The
plea of insanity was advanced by his
counsel A. d. Warner, but a verdict Of
guilty was returned and Buck was SEN
fenced to hang June 21.
A stay of execution was secured and the
case was appealed to the supreme court.
where the judgment of the lower court
was sustained, and on August 80 Buck was
brought back to be again sentenced. After
his return he was examined by number
of alenists, and there was some conflict
of opinion whether Buck was insane.
Judge Curtis D. Wilbur held there was
no evidence that Buck had become mental
ly weaker since his first trial, and he was
again sentenced September Z.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
MILLIOEAIRE'S SON FINED
BY COUNTRY JUSTICE
James Lankershim Pleads Guilty TO
Shooting Doves Out of Season
F'ear Town Named After
Father

James Lankershim, son of the million
aire capitalist and hotel owner, was ar
raigned before justice in Toluca Tues
day and fined for shooting doves out of
season.
The offense was committed near the sta
tion on the Southern Pacific road named
after the father of the young man. Ian
kershim and a man named L. Davis were
tried on similar charges. They were ar
rested by Deputy Game Warden Fred
McCurdy.
Game Warden Morgan and Deputy Dis
trict Attorney Paul Mccormick went to
Toluca yesterday to try the cases. The
offenders pleaded guilty and were fined
S25 each.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
WIFE CHARGES HUSBAND
WITH FAILURE TO PROVIDE

Failure to support her or provide the
necessities of life was the claim made
by Mrs. Clotilde Abila, who was granted
complaint against her husband, Jose
Abila, yesterday by Deputy District At
torney H. S. G. Mccartney.
The woman claims her husband is able
to support her but has failed to do so,
and she has been thrown upon the chari-
ty of friends and relatives. much to her
chagrin. No definite monthly allowance
was stipulated in the complaint, the mat
ter being left to the discretion of the
court.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
EMPLOYE
STRUCK BY STREET CAR

]. w. Montgomery. an employe of the
Home Telephone company, who lives at
14S Golden Gate avenue. was struck by a
Temple line street car yesterday near
Temple and Lake Shore avenue.
Montgomery was taken to the receiving
hospital, where lacerated eye and nose
and several abrasions of the face were
treated. He was crossing the street at
the time of the accident.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
ASKS COURT TO ADMIT
WIFE'S WILL TO PROBATE

A petition for the admittance of the
will of Mrs. Luella w. Leighton, who
died October %. 1907 was filed in the pro-
bate division of the superior court yes
terday by Charles w. Leighton. hus-
band OF the deceased.
Leighton claims the estate left by his
wife Is worth $4,000. The will was maze
in 1904 when the wife was 21 years OF age.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
Irocps for Philippines

By Associated Press,
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 4.--The army
transport Thomas, which will sail for
the Philippines tomorrow, will take nine
companies of the First cavalry and two
companies of the Sixth cavalry to Fort
Stotzenburg on the island of Luzon,
where 5000 troops are already stationed.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
MAN HELD TO ANSWER
ON CHARGE OF FORGERY

H. NJ. Bogness, arrested Saturday, was
in Police Justice Frederlckson's court
yesterday to answer charge of forgery
on the complaint Of the Johnson Foun-
dry and Machine company.
A number of witnesses appeared against
the man, and several checks were intro
duced. Bogness was held to the superior
court in bonds of $500.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
YARDk ANS BODY CUT
IN TWO BY TRAIN
Japanese Fails to Heed Ringing Of
Engines Gong and Is Ground
to Death Beneath
Wheels

Hamondi Makamura, japanese, en-
ployed as an engine wiper, was killed in
the Southern Pacific yards last night.
Makamura was at work under one of the
heavy engines without light and, ac-
cording to the yardmen, paid no heed to
the ringing of the bell when the engine
was about to start. The mans body was
cut in two and otherwise badly mangled.
The body was taken TO Bresee Brothers,
where an inquest will probably be held to-
day.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
THREE SMALL BUILDINGS
DESTROYED BY FLAMES

Fire, which started in a shed at the
rear of 627 San Benito street, yesterday
destroyed three small buildings, causing
a total loss of $225.
The buildings destroyed were the prop
erty of G. A. Moore, e. Hogueland and e.
Gutenberg. The loss is covered by insur-
ance.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
[lRT Is FLYING FROM
BIG DITCH ON PANAMA
Chief Engineer Sends Word That All
Records for Amount of Excava-
ton Were Broken During
Month of November
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-Col. Goethals,
chief engineer of the Panama canal,
cabled the canal officers in this city to-
day that all records were again broken
for the month of November in the matter
of excavation on the isthmus.
The total amount of earth removed dur
irg that month was ,486 cubic yards,
as against 1884 cubic yards in Novem-
Der 1906.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
Killed in Collision

~ Associated Press.
BALTIMORE, Dec. Alive persons
were killed and about thirty injured in
rear-end collision between local passenger
trains on the Baltimore & Ohio railroad
at Hanover, Md, twelve miles west of
here, this morning.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
More Bodies Found

By Associated Press.
PITTSBURG, Dec. 4.-Three more
bodies of miners were found late today
in the Naomi mine near Fayette City.
The total dead is now twenty-seven, all
but two of whom have been identified.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
So for 81

For every dollar paid as first payment
UP to $50 on any new piano we will
give q receipt for twice the amount
during our great MONEY BACK sale
now going on. Prices $167. $209. 1882.
S338. SS77. s429. etc.
BARTLETT MUSIC CO.,
231 -233-235 5 Broadway. opp. city hall.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-05
Florist KIlIs Himself

By Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Dec. 4.-Philip J. Hausworth,
secretary OF the Society of American
Florists, committed suicide today by
shooting himself through the heart.