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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-16
THE LIE IS PASSED
IN DISTRICT COURT

Judge Lyon held busy session in
the district court this morning and
rendered three judgements.
The case of Alpern against Kline
for 800 for a commission in sale
of property was tried, but no decision
was rendered. The case waxed warm
for a few minutes when Lawyer Gold
berger was put on the stand to testi-
fy to the contents of contract which
had been destroyed. Lawyer Peter
son followed as witness and said
that Mr. Goldbergers statements
were untrue. Lawyer Goldberger
asked to be put on the stand again
and expressed similar sentiments
about Mr.. Peterson. Beekman q
Spencer represented the defendant,
and Joseph e. Stricken the defendant.
The judgments rendered were as
follows: Joseph Jedachek against
Peter Borkowsky, $1719; Alex Hor-
oschak against Adam Karnish,
S44.35; August Loewenberger against
Aurelio Marchi, $104.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-16
SURPRISED BY TWO
COURTS OF |. 0. F.

Companion Court Martha Wash
ington and Court Perth Amboy No
3,043, Independent Order of Forest
ers, were royalty entertained last
night at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
August Kreudle, on Mechanic street,
the occasion being the celebration of
Mr.. Kreudle's fortieth anniversary of
his birth. The following account of
the affair. has been furnished by one
of the members:
"The two courts met by appOin-
ment at the corner of State and
Washington streets and marched in
body to the home of the unsuspect-
ing victim. The surprise was all the
more genuine inasmuch as the Kreu-
die family were on the point of retir-
ing for the night. Refreshments,
which the Companion Court furnish
ed, were brought forward and then
the fun commenced in earnest.
"Cornet playing by Mr.. Kreudle's
son won merited applause. Piano re-
citals and graphaphone selections
were among the features which help
cd to pass the evening in joyous
manner Mrs. Williams sang "The
Wearing of the Green" accompanied
by Miss B. Roland The popular song,
"She Came Without Wedding
Ring" by Miss L. Farrell, was an
other hit, as was Miss M. Donovan S
solo, and Mrs. G. Donovan's song.
Mrs. McCabe did very well on How
to Keep your Husband Home Even
ings' This was something of very
great interest to everyone present.
Mrs. Rankin and Miss Koose had a
debate on "How can four eggs hatch
out five goslings?" The party broke
up before the debate was finished, SC
we are unable to state which side
won. Mrs. Southwick and Mrs. Doyle
gave an excellent rendition on the
piano and violin. Especially note
worthy was the Prayer of Moses, y
rare treat indeed. Mrs. Sleight
furnished an unlimited amount OF
amusement with her slight-of-hand
performances. At times you could
not see her do anything, so quickly
were the different card and money
tricks played. A. Currie and A. Gillis
got into heated argument as to why
moonshiners are prosecuted by the
| federal authorities. Frank Rankin
and w. Warren sang "San Antonio,
another popular hit
when the festivities were at their
height H. Philo presented Mr.. Kreu-
die with some exquisite Limoges
chinaware, and fancy rosewood
/ box"
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-16
FIND MISSING BOY.
Ralph Cr0well Went to Atlantic City
as the EVENING NEWS stated
Was Probable.

Ralph Crowell, fifteen years old,
who mysteriously disappeared Tues
day morning, is now safe at the home
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Horace
Crowell, 25 Mcclellan street Some
one told Mr.. Crowell last night that
his son had been seen near the Rosen-
thai handkerchief factory. The faith
er hurried there and found him.
Young Crowell left school No. / at
10 o'clock Tuesday morning, after
telling the teacher that he had TO
go to a drug store and that he would
be back in an hour. He went from
there to his home, where he told his
sister that he had forgotten his home
work. He was not watched so he
gathered up some clothes and $12 of
his own money and disappeared. He
boarded train for Atlantic City, as
stated by the NEWS as probable. He
returned to this city yesterday and
wandered around until discovered by
his father last night. The reason for
his fight, it is believed, was prompt
ed by desire to see Atlantic City.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-16
FORESTERS OF AMERICA
FIX A MEMORIAL DAY

A meeting of Court Amboy No So,
Foresters of America, was held in
Odd Fellows hall last night. Four
applications for membership were re-
ceived and five candidates were bal
loted for.
1t was decided to hold memorial
day services on the second Sunday in
June, when they will visit the several
cemeteries here and decorate the
graves of departed brethren. A COM
mittee was appointed, composed of
Chief Ranger P. F. Manton, Sub
Chief Ranger Ever Everson, Thomas
Lucas, J. J. Deveny and B. j. Mullen.
An invitation was received from
Court Tottenville to participate with
them in their memorial day service
which will be held on Decoration Day,
May 80. 1t was decided to have a
delegation attend. The delegates
from the annual convention held in
Orange this week also made their re-
port.
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TO HOLD INQUEST.
Coroner's Jury win Investigate KILL
ing of High School Boy at
Central Crossing.

Coroner Bishop will hold an in
quest at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning
in the council chamber at city hall to
investigate the death of David Will
ner, who was killed by Central rail
road train at the New Brunswick ave
nue. crossing at 9:40 O'Clock Tuesda,
night.
AS near as can be learned no one
saw the accident, and just how VII
ner came to drive on the tracks in
front of the train will probably never
be known. The gateman goes off duty
at $3.50 O'Clock and the gates were
up.
Coroner Bishop said this morning
that he intends to make thorough
investigation and will have the engi-
neer fireman and crew of the train
on the witness stand tomorrow.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-16
STATE SCHOOL MONEY
APPORTIONED FOR YEAR
Special to the EVENING NEWS:


NEW BRUNSWICK, May 16:-
County Superintendent Willis an
nounced today the apportionment of
the state school money for this year
The total for the county is $13S,39S.-
IL, which is soon to be distributed.
If the court holds the railroad tax to
be valid, the total for the count. will
bs increased to $213,439.55.
The detailed apportionment for
this section of the county is as fol-
lows:
Perth Amboy, $36,03904 without
the railroad tax and $59,659.70 if the
railroad tax is valid.
Metuchen, $3,203.70 without The
railroad tax, and $4,994.36 if the
railroad tax is valid.
New Brunswick, $26,923.74 with
out the railroad tax, and $42,S45.?S
counting the railroad tax.
Roosevelt, $5,S04.S6 without the
railroad tax and $9,13S 90 with the
railroad lax.
South Amboy, $7,043.4c without
the railroad tax and $10,6S3.2S if the
railroad tax is valid.
Woodbridge, $9,661.S0 and If the
railroad tax is valid, $14, 4,5S0.57.
Last year Perth Amboy received
$3O,181.4O; New Brunswick, 23, 545.
| SIS; Metuchen, $3,0O0.7O; South Am
boy, $5,825.50; Woodbridge, $i2,
! 015.75.
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C. A. R. ARRANGE FOR
PARADE MEMORIAL DAY

Major James H. Dandy Post No.
AZ, Grand Army of the Republic, De-
partment of the State of New Jersey,
held a regular meeting in Odd Fell
lows hall last night and completed
arrangements for Decoration Day,
Thursday, May so. The dinner after
the parade this year will be dispensed
with. An invitation has been extend
ed to the Westminster Cadets, as well
as old Civil and SpanishAmerican
war veterans to participate with
them. The Goodwill Fife and Drum
Corps has been secured and they will
lead the parade.
The members of the post will also
attend services at Simpson M. E.
church on Sunday night, May 26.
The members will meet at Odd Fel-
lows hall at o'clock and go to the
church in a body. Rev. DR.. w. G.
Snodgrass will conduct special SER
Newark division. The fire, believed
to have been caused by spontaneous
combustion, started in the coal shed
and was in progress for an hour
causing $500 damage.
The following is the line of march
for the Decoration Day parade: Form
at city hall at o'clock and proceed
to Water street, to Smith, to New
Brunswick avenue, to Woodbridge
road, to the cemetery, where they
will decorate the graves of their de
parted comrades. They will return
by way of Washington street, to State
down State to Smith street, wher'
they will disband at Odd Fellows
| hall.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-16

Coroner Bishop was called to the
Lehigh Valley coal docks at o'clock
yesterday afternoon to view the body
of Harry S. Pugh, of South Plainfield,
who dropped dead while walking
along the tracks towards the main Of
flee about 1880 o'clock
Mr.. Pugh was well known in this
city and had been employed as night
clerk at the docks under F. o. Pier
son since 1891. He boarded at South
Plainfield and as usual came to this
city on the 4:10 train yesterday af-
ternoon. 1t was his custom to walk
down the tracks to the office each af-
ternoon. Mr.. Pugh had been trou-
bled with his heart for some years
and it is thought that he died instant
ly. No one saw him fall and the
body lay alongside of the tracks un-
til some workmen on passing car
discovered it.
The body was carried to the weigh
ing Office where it was placed or a
stretcher. DR.. G. w. Tyrrell was
summoned and after an examination
said it was a case for the coroner I'm
deriaker Garretson was given a per-
nit to remove the body.
1t was learned that Mr.. Pugh had
a mother and father living at 13 Mil
ler street, Pittston, Pa, and they were
notified at once. Word was received
this morning from Mr.. Pugh's father
to send the body there on the 4:30
o'clock train this afternoon. Mr.. Pugh
boarded in this city for short time
and had many friends here. He was
a member of a Masonic lodge al
Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
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SOCIALISTS PROTEST
AGAINST FATALITIES

A special meeting of the local
held at the home of S. Golub, in Fay
ette street, last night, for the purpose
of protesting against the many SER
ious accidents that have resulted in
the death of number of people at
the main railroad crossings in this
city. A committee, of which M. Rip
pen is chairman, was appointed to
draw up a petition to be presented
to the officials of the Central railroad
asking them to have their tracks ele-
waited in this city. A lawyer may be
secured to take the matter properly
in hand A meeting of the commit
tee will be held tonight.
The Workingmen's Circle will, it is
expected, also take this matter up.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-16
FIND BODY OF OLD MAN
IN DITCH ALONG R. R.

The fireman on the Pennsylvania
train which arrlnves in this city at
7:15 o'clock in the morning, while
near Avenel this morning noticed the
body of man lying in the ditch
alongside of the tracks.
The train was stopped and backed
to the spot, where it was found that
it was the body Of an old man. lying
face downward il the waLs'. The
baggagemen took stretches TO the
ditch, but She Conductor would not
take the body on the train II is
thought that the man had been hit
by a train during the night.
The train p acer ded to Woodbridge
where the conductor reported the
matter. The body was left in the ditch
until it was viewed by Coroner Bish-
op later.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-16
Slight Trouble at U. S. Wood Pre-
serving Plant Strike at
N. ]. Terra Gotta.
CIGAR AVID TILE WORKERS OUT
The Barber Asphalt Strike, Instead of
Discouraging Other Employees from
Striking, Has Set in Motion "a Wave
of observation-disclosures Strikers at
Cigar Factory Want Increase, but
Officials are Firm in Refusing It..

Since the strike at the Barber AS
phalt Works last week the laboring
men and women in many of the local
factories have made demands for
more pay.
The latest strike occurred after
the noon hour today at the New Jer-
sey Terra Gotta plant on Catharlne
street when between fifty and one
hundred laborers refused to return
to work after eating their lunch.
They submitted no demand and
Superintendent w. H. Griswold said
at quarter to three O'Clock this af-
ternoon that they hoped to have the
difficulty settled by tonight. Patrol
man Wood was sent to the factory TO
prevent disorder.
At the United States Wood Preserv,
ing Company's plant this morning
about fifteen men refused to go to
work until they had been assured BY
Superintendent Nestor that they
would receive their pay regularly.
The men seemed to have an idea that
they might not get their money, in
view of the report that the plant
would leave town June /. When Mr..
Nestor arrived he assured the men
that they would get their pay all right
and they went to work at once.
The strike at the Perth Amboy Ci-
gar Factory yesterday in which 500
girls and women quit work is another
evidence of the labor troubles.
At Pardee Tile Works.
The strike at the G. Pardee works,
in which about 200 of the employees
of the tile works are involved, is as
yet unsettled. No violence has been
shown, but to be on the safe side Po-
liceman Wood is on guard at the plant
during the day.
Cigar Workers Out.
The Perth Amboy Cigar factory Is
closed today and at the plant this
morning it was stated that they
would remain closed for six months
rather than give in to the demands
of the 500 employees who quit work
at noon yesterday. The tobacco In
the plant has been shipped away, ano
one of the officials said this morning
that should the strikers desire to re
turn today, it would be impossible tt
resume operations under two days.
I'VE pay a high rate OF wages,
said the official, land when they quit
yesterday they made no demand ane
we do not know just how much OF ar
increase they want. We pay th'
cigar makers twenty-five cents q
hundred, and the strippers receive
twenty-five cents a box, and their de
mand for an increase Is inconsistent
Furthermore, we will keep the fac
tory closed until they return to worl
at the same rate of wages"
Patrolman Meshrow was on guart
at the plant yesterday afternoon ant
although over 100 girls and womel
were congregated in the street ant
yard, no violence was shown. 1t i
understood that the women want al
increase of ten cents hundred TO
making the cigars and the stripper
also want a raise of ten cents bo,
for stripping.
The officials at the factory thinl
that the strike is caused by a fev
ringleaders and that most of the em
ployes are willing to return, but ar
afraid to make a move.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-16
LYRIC MANDOLIN CLUB
CONCERT HELD TONIGHT.

The Lyric Mandolin Club will hold
its fifth annual concert in Wilder hall
tonight. The club will be assisted by
Dan Quinn, a well-known humorous
vocalist, and Mart King, an excellent
story teller. Frederick j. Watson
will accompany them on the piano.
The program is as follows:
The Assembly, March. Emo
Sorella-Parisian Craze Borel
Lyric Mandolin Club
Stories by Mart King
Welcome-Humorou Song by Dan
Quinn
Selections from Red Mill Herbert
Lyric Mandolin Club
Stories by Mart King
Popular Selections by Dan Quinn
(a)-Laughing Sam ........ Rolfe
(b)-Baby Parade Pryor
Lyric Mandolin Club
Humorous Song by Dan Quinn
Tiptopper-M March corey
Lyric Mandolin Club
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-16
JUNkMAN FINED 500
FOR NOT HAVING SIGN,

Samuel Rosenblume, twenty-seven
years old, of 6S New Brunswick ave-
nue., was arrested yesterday after
noon charged with violating the city
Junk ordinance, as he had no sign on
his wagon. He was taken to the po-
lice station where he gave bail for a
hearing this morning.
He pleaded guilty when arraigned
before the recorder this morning and
was fined $40. The police say that
many of the junkmen disregard this
rule and send out wagons without the
proper sign and license number paint
ed on them.
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is WANTED HERE.
Hightstown Youth Caught at Free
hold-Charged With Larceny
and Skipping Board Bill.

Detective Huff went to Freehold
yesterday and arrested John Gravatt,
twenty-one years old, of Hightstown,
who is wanted by the police in this
city ON two charges.
1t is alleged that Gravatt, while III
this city boarded with John D. Cat
trell on Washington street and that
he left town a few weeks ago, after
robbfng the house of some money and
a few other articles. 1t is also charg-
ed that he neglected to pay his board
bill
Mr.. Cottrell swore out warrant,
but Gravatt was not located until a
few days ago. He will be given a
hearing this afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-16
Exempt Firemen Elect.

The Exempt Firemen's Association
held an important meeting in their
quarters on Water street last night
and elected Alderman James J. Gar
land a member. John Cluney was
elected secretary to fill the position
left by the resignation of Jacob G.
Germs, who went to California few
weeks ago
A draft for $50 was ordered drawn
to the order of Mrs. Alvin F. Went
worth, whose husband died recently.
Mr.. Wentworth was a member of the
association.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-16
MILITARY DRILL AND
HOP PLEASES RUTGERS
eoin1 to the EnENING NEWS:

Special to the EVENING NEWS:
NEW BRUNSWICK, May 16---
Cadet Major William Richard Hughes
of this city won the honor of being
designated as the "best soldier" at
the annual exhibition drill of the Rut-
gers College cadets on Nelson Field
yesterday afternoon.
The annual military hop was held
last night and was largely attended.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-16
kuroki At West Point.

NEW YORK, May 16:- General
Kurolxi, accompanied by General o..
E. Wood and Major Lynch, of Wash
ington, the United States military
officers who are travelling with him
as official escort, is to-day making an
inspection of West Point. He left
early this morning in F. R. Smiths
yacht from the foot of West Forty
second street.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-16
King in Charge of Concerts.

Mart King, of Newark, who will ap-
pear at the Mandolin Club concert to-
night, has been appointed supervisor
OF band concerts in Newark, posi-
ton he has had for several seasons.
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DISPUTE over WHO ARE
REAL STATE DETECTIVES

NEW BRUNSWICK, May 16:-
The New Jersey State Detective Bu-
reau has decided to probe the work
ings of the numerous alleged "State
Detectives" who claim the right to
make arrests, and has appointed a
committee for that purpose headed by
Detective William A. Housell, of this
city.
The detectives of this bureau are
appointed by supreme court justices.
They hold that they are the only de-
tectives who can exercise equal pow
ers with policemen and constables,
appointed or elected by due municipal
process. There are numerous detec-
tives in the state holding commissions
from the state comptroller, but 1t is
held that the only power of these is
to secure evidence and make COM
plants None of these, according to
the state bureau, can make arrests.
Each member of the state bureau
has to put up bond of $10 900. The
other detectives can get commission
for small fee. The state bureau
claims that it's members should not
have to compete with the latter de
tectives" under these circumstances.
Members of the state bureau say
there are numerous detectives in the
state, particularly in Newark, Perth
Amboy and Long Branch, who make
arrests without any legal authority.
Last week one of these detectives in
Perth Amboy shot a man for resisting
arrest.
Detective Housell said yesterday
that the matter would be investigated
to the fullest extent, and that ii the
state bureaus views were borne out,
there would be charges preferred
against some men in Middlesex coun-
ty for impersonating officers without
authority.
State Detective James Moran, when
asked about this matter today, said
he holds license signed by the state
comptroller, for which he paid $1O0
He was compelled to get the sigma
lures of five freeholders to obtain it
and also to furnish bond of $4,000
Detective Moran has made no arrests
and says he has not violated the law
in any way. Moran is the only detec-
tive under this law in this city.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-16
Another Leak in Water Ma in.

A leak was discovered in the 16-
inch water main on the south shore
of the Raritan river yesterday after
noon. A gang of men in charge OF
Assistant Superintendent John N. st.
John, of the water department, were
on the scene shortly and made re-
pairs. While the leak was being re-
paired the water in the main was
shut off.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-16
DROPS DEAD
ALONG TRACK.
HarryS. puSh, EmpIOye at Lehigh
Valley Coal Docks, Victim
of Heart Disease.
ON WAY TO WORK LAST NIGHT

Body Lay Where He Expired Until
Discovered by WOrlxmen on Pass
ing CaI-Mr. Pugh Had Been En-
ployed as Night Clerk in Local Of
flee for Years-Parents in Pitts
ton, Pa, Have Sent for the Body.
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Friday Nights Met .

The Friday Nights ended the last
night
The Friday Nights met last night
at Hartmann's hotel when the mem
bers bowled and enjoyed refresh
ments and postponed for week set
ting the date for Their annual banquet
to close the season.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-16

Big Circus at County Seat.
NEW BRUNSWICK, May 16:
The Forepaugh-Sells Bros. circus ID
ia New Brunswick today on the old
brewery grounds inst Off Easton
street
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-16

Mother Goose Carnival. May "a.
Tickets for sale at Sections.
S502-5-1 1-12ts
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Gas Co. Officers Renamed.

The directors of the Perth Amboy
Gas Light Company met yesterday
afternoon and reelected their offic-
ers. They are as follows: President,
Patrick Convery; vice president,
William H. Mccormick; secretary,
treasurer and superintendent, A. r.
Reitemeyer.
Ice cream soda, Gardens phar-
macy. S639-5-14-6t* =
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Returning With Deuisch.

Charles Moore received a letter
last night from his brother, l.. B..
Moore. stating that they had sailed
on the steamer New Amsterdam of
the HolIand-American Line at noon
last Saturday and had Joseph Deutsch
with them. Mr.. Moore says that his
brother and Mr.. Somogyi are now in
mid-ocean and will arrive here Mon
day.
Congratulate the little bachelor at
Mother Goose Carnival
csnr Efe4ffM
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-FOUR BOYS ESCAPED
FROM REFORM SCHOOL
,ocio, 10 me EVENING NEWS:

specia1 to the EVENING NEWS:
NEW BRUNSWICK, May 16:--
The police here have been notified OF
the escape of four boys from the
Jamesburg State Home for Boys.
Three of those who escaped are white
and one is colored. One of them is
Emil Banse, of New Brunswick, who
was sent to the home last January for
robbery.
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Exempts at North Bergen.

Five members of the Exempt Fire
mems Association attended the annu-
al convention of the State Association
at North Bergen yesterday. Jeppe
Sondergaard, Benjamin Bloodgood
and Elmer Martin went as delegates
of the local association and Joseph G.
Burns and William F. Hartman, also
local Exempts, attended as guests.
Unused rooms in your house may
indicate nothing more than neglect
to advertise.s
Little wonder work ers- f1V ENINC
NEWS want ads.
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