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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-01-16

PORT ANTONIO, Jamaica. Jan. 16.
Kingston, the picturesque capital Of
the island of Jamaica, has been devas-
tated by violent earthquake, and all
direct communication with the strick-
en- city has been cut off.
The land and telegraph lines which
had been thrown down have been re-
constructed to within five miles Of
Kingston. and from meager reports re-
ceiyed through these channels it has
been learned that many of the most
important buildings have been destroy
ed and that there has been serious loss
of life.
The governor of the colony, Sir Alex
ander Swettenham assisted by Sir AL
fred Jones. is directing affairs.
The reports indicate that the fatali-
ties number less than 100, though the
hospitals are filled with injured, and
the list of victims may be materially
increased.
The first great shock was felt about
$3.50 O'Clock in the afternoon on Mon
day and as in the San Francisco and
Valparaiso disasters, flames immedi-
ately sprung from the wreckage to
carry on the work of destruction, and
at last reports the fire was still burn
ing, although it was believed to ic
under control.
The Myrtle Bank hotel, the principal
hotel at Kingston, which probably
sheltered the great bulk of visitors on
the island, is reported destroyed. The
military hospital was burned, and for
ty soldiers are reported dead.
Sir James Ferguson is said to have
been instantly killed. but so far as re-
ported no other Englislman, Canadian
or American is believed to be missing.
The extent of the destruction which
has been wrought In Kingston. a city
which already bears the scars of a
number OF disastrous visitations of fire,
earthquake and cyclone in years gone
by, is still left largely to the imagina
ton. The city is one of low lying
buildings, clustered along the shores
of one Of the finest and most securely
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-01-16
JAMAICA EARTH THQUAKE
CAUSES MUCH WORRY
A Local Man Is On Island, Capital Of
Which Was Destroyed and About
One Hundred Lives We're Lost.
DIRECT REPORTS ARE CUT OFF

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in
husband
a
safely
Kingston. thought
a visited
On
headquarters. w
thinks that
awaiting a announcing his
Mrs. Sterling. city,
may alter
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-01-16
FOR. ADDITION
TO HOSPITAL.
Ladies Auxiliary Discussed Need
Of More Private ROOms--TO
Have Carnival Again.

The Women's Auxiliary to the hos
pital association is planning for an
addition to be built to the hospital.
More private rooms are needed. AT
present, it is claimed, the hospital
is filled and twice the number of pri-
vate rooms could be rented if they
were to be had. While no detailed
plans are yet made, this is the sub
ject that will hereafter engage the at
tention of the ladies to great eX-
tent
The auxiliary held busy meeting
last night at the home of the presi-
dent, Mrs, rs. Wight, "A High street.
The ladies have decided to manage
the Palace Arcade on Thursday night,
January "a, the proceeds of which
are to go towards the hospital. The
Palace Arcade management, the aux
iliary and the hospital board will
strive to make this evening great
success, and of much benefit to the
hospital.
Edward l.. Gridley, with corps
of assistants, will be in charge at the
arcade.
The ladies will manage the Nicilet
some Thursday following March z,
when the piano contest is ended.
The ladies will also endeavor to
have the Excelsior Carnival Company
here again in June. This is the same
company that was here last summer
for the hospitals benefit. Some Of
the ladies' have communicated with
Manager Miller, of the carnival COM
pany and were assured that the
company would appear here in June.
At the meeting last night the ladies
discussed the entertainment to be
held soon by the managing board of
the hospital. The. entertainment will
be held in few weeks under the
auspices of the Woman S Auxiliary.
The ladies are busily at work COM
pleting arrangements for their an
nual Lincoln tea to be given January
"a at the home of Mrs. ]. S. Wight.
The ladies are also busily engaged in
making gowns and bedding for the
hospital.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-01-16
HOUSE (ESTROYED BY
EARLY MORNING BLAZE.
Household of {. H.
Boynton Had a
Close Call.
FIRE WOKE BOY

Fire totally destroyed the resi-
dence of Ernest H. Boynton, on East
avenue, Sewaren, early this morn
ing. Mr.. and Mrs. Boynton and their
two small sons narrowly escaped with
their lives, the fire starting while
they were asleep.
Mr. Boynton, in speaking about the
fire this morning, said that he
thought it had been accidentally
caused by domestic who occupied l
room in the attic. II know that the
girl arose about $50 this morning, +"
said Mr.. Boynton, "and as she was
carrying lighted candle while going
down the stairs think in some way
a quantity of clothing that was hang
ing on the wall became ignited. The
domestic continued on her way to the
kitchen, where she was getting break
fast ready, when the fire was discov-
ered.'
The oldest child, who is four and
one-half years old, was the first one
to hear the cracking of the flames,
and at once awoke his mother and
asked what the noise was. Mrs. Boyn-
ton arose at once and, on opening the
door leading to the attic stairs, found
the place ablaze
Mr.. Boynton tried to arouse the
servant girl but on finding that she
was in the kitchen, turned his at
tention to- getting his wife and sons
to place of safety, and then proceed
ed to send in an alarm for the Wood
bridge fire department.
BY the. time the firemen from
Woodbridge arrived the fire had
gained so much headway that the
building could not be saved. The wa
ter pressure was very poor, stream
of about fifteen feet being the best
during the fire "A few pieces of fur
niture were saYed but the larger part
was CONSUMED with the building.
Mr. Boynton said that the loss
is about $6,50O, which is fully cover
ed by insurance The house will be
rebuilt shortly.
Mr.. Boynton is a member of the
real estate and insurance firm of
Boynton Brothers, of this city, and
manager of Boynton Beach.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-01-16
United Workmen and'LOyaI AssO.
citation Installed Here, and
Local K. of P. at Railway.
HIGH OFFICERS WERE PRESENT
Alpha Council Had Big Session Mt
Odd Fellows Hall Headquarters
and a Sumptuous Spread Was
Served After the Ceremonies-A.
o. U. w. Had Large Attendance
at Red Mems Hall Last Night.

An important meeting and install
lation of the officers of Alpha Coun-
ell, Loyal Association, was held III
Odd Fellows hall last night when
Supervising District Deputy Edwards,
of Long Branch, installed the follow
ing officers: Councillor, H. X. Will
son; vice-counselor, l.. j. Hope; ora
tori A. E. Graham; recorder, l.. D.
Dreibelbies; collector, A Leu; treas
urer, Ferd Gerretson; chaplain, e. e.
Hill; marshal, f. c. Comings; guar
dian, Stacy Coutts; sentinel, A. j.
harrington; trustee, Garrett Brod-
head. The officers were all Install
ed with the exception of S. p. Coun-
cilor W. w. Bodle, who was unable
to attend on account of illness. After
the installation collation. was serv-
ed in the lower hall. Speeches were
made by District Deputy Edwards,
Past Councillor Samuel c. Garretson,
of this council, and Past State Coun-
cilor Lother, of East Orange.
A. o. U. W. Had Installation.
Perth Amboy Lodge No. ~, Anc-
lent Order of United Workmen, held
a well-attended meeting and installa-
tion of officers last night. The Off
GERS were installed by Grand Master
Workman f. p. Fowle, of Irviugton
assisted by District Deputy l. A.. Van
Duzen, of Railway; Supervising Dep.
uty e. McWood, Jr., and District Dep
uty G. F. Meylich, of Trenton.
There was also delegation OF five
members of Newark lodge present
The officers installed were: Past
master workman, David l.. Hull;
master workman, Robert G. Miller;
foreman, Ray w. Grace; overseer
John Burns; guide, G. Muawski; out
side watchman, b. j. Mullen; inside
watchman, Joseph Kidd; recorder
John Yerkes; medical examiner, Dr.
Martin S. Meinzer; financier, A. J.
Tappen; receiver, Andrew Grace;
trustee, B. j. Mullen. The represen-
tative to the grand lodge is d. L.
Hull; alternate, John Yerkes.
After the installation a banquet
was held in the hall and a good social
time followed Speeches were made
by Grand Master Fowle, District Dep
uty Van Duzen, Supervising Deputy
McWood. District Deputy Meylich and
others.
X. of p. Deputy and Staff at Railway.
District Deputy William H. Ches-
hire and staff, composed of Joseph B.
Quick, John Fritzinger and William
Fl. Cortelyou, went to Railway last
night, where they installed the OIL
GERS of Alliance Lodge knights OF
Pythias, in that city. A supper fol-
lowed the installation. Speeches were
made and social time was had by
ALL
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-01-16
Alan H. Strong, Of New Bruns-
wick, MsniiOnet to Succeed
Vice Chancellor Pitney.
W. p. VOORHEES, A PROBABILITY
Since the Announced Retirement OF
Vice-ChanceIlor Pitney There Has
Been Much Speculation as TO His
Successor --- New Brunswick Man
Has a Geographical Advantage
Strong Seems to Lead in the Race.
spectn, to the EVENING NEWS /:

SUeCtNt To LH6 II HlN I<ttT ~ u w a
TRENTON, Jan. 16-Considerabie
speculation is in the air as to who
Chancellor Magic will appoint as vice
chancellor to succeed Vice Chancel-
lor Henry C. Pitney. Since the Of
ticial announcement by Vice Chancel-
lor Pitney that he intended to resign
the chancellor has given out no in
formation as to whohe would ap-
point as when the vacancy would De
filled. The crowded condition of all
the courts is well known, however,
and it is thought that the appoint-
ment will not long be deferred.
Two Middlesex county lawyers are
being prominently mentioned for the
place. They are Alan Strong and
Willard p Voorhees,, both of New
Brunswick. The belief that Mr..
Strong might be named is based on
several grounds. The first reason is
geographical one. The section of
the state including Trenton and vicin-
ity stands in the greatest need of
chancery chambers that shall be easy
of access. At the present time Vice
Chancellor Bergen officiates for this
section, but he resides in Somerville,
which must be reached in round
about way from the capital. The res
idence of Mr.. Strong in New Bruns-
wick meets this condition.
Jersey City has clamored for chan
cery chambers, but Vice Chancellor
Garrison resides there, covering that
section. The chancellor resides in
Elizabeth so that section is provided
for. Vice Chancellor Leaning, re-
Gently appointed, lives in Camden and
has his chambers there, thus meeting
the need in South Jersey.
Wanted Strong In Supreme Court.
Iii remembered that Chancellor
Magic favored Mr.. Strong for ap-
pointment to the supreme court
bench to succeed the late Justice Dix
on. 1t is considered logical, there
fore, that he should name Mr.. Strong
20 the vice chancellorship. There has
been raised the question as to wheth-
er or not Mr. Strong would accept
the appointment in view of his very
extensive practice. AS to this nothing
definite is known at present AS vice
chancellor his salary would be $10,-
900 a year.
Willard P. voorhees, is looked upon
as legal timber strong enough for the
position. The chancellor is friendly
| to him and his appointment would
meet the other conditions mentioned
Tn case Mr.. Strong should not desire
| the place there are those who think
that Mr.. voorhees, might. be named.
Frank P. McDermott, of Jersey
! CITY. is also being mentioned for the
! appointment, but 1t iA not believed
that another vice chancellor would
be selected from tire khome of Vice
| Chancellor Garrison
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-01-16

HARBOR OF PORT ANTONIO.
land locked harbors in the West Indies.
The population. which numbers So
900, is largely made up of native
blacks.
Many steamers carrying tourists to
Jamaica We're en- route to the island
when the earthquake occurred. but no
disasters to any of them are reported.
Kingston and the other points of in
terest of the island are at this season
of the year thronged with tourists from
both America and England, and the
greatest apprehension is felt for the
safety of many persons who had re-
emily arrived at the Jamaican resorts,
( The most distinguished Of these were
members Of paft1-Tf English states
aer, agrIulltul |erts and men x
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-01-16
Court Perth AmhOy An Admirable
Host atEntertainment and
Ball Last Night.
THREE PRIZES WERE AWARDED
One Prize Waltz Was For Members
of the Court and the Second was
an Open Event-Supper was Serv-
ed About Midnight by the Ladies
of Companion Court, Martha
Washington, Who Won Praise.

Court Perth Amboy, No. 3,043, In
dependent Order of Foresters, held
one of the largest and best attended
affairs last night that has been held
in Washington Hall for some time. 1t
was the courts annual ball and en-
tertainment, and the hall was filled
to it's capacity There was New
York and local talent present to help
make the evening an enjoyable one.
AL. Fostell, of New York, assistef by
Miss Emmett, rendered several Vhu.
morous sketches and funny songs,
with intermissions throughout the
evening. George c. Germs gave sew
eral of his famous minstrel jokes and
songs, his clog dancing being feat
ure. Dancing was the feature
throughout the night.
Three prizes, large cake contain
ing the orders emblem, manicuring
set, and shaving set, were awarded
to the best walters. The prize waltz
for the cake, which was for members
only, was won by Augustus Kreudle
and Miss Rose Elmer. The judges
were William Hoy, Mr.. Sharrot and
John Costello. The second prize
waltz for the public was held shortly
after ! O'Clock, the winners being
William Hoy and Miss Marguerite
Minkel. Mr.. Hoy received shaving
set and Miss Minkel received mani
curing set The judges of this
waltz were: j. G. Kreudle. r. H.
Stack, F. Rankin, George Depew and
H. T. Olsen.
Supper was served about midnight
under the Companion Courts direc-
ton and refreshments were served
throughout the evening.
The committee was as follows Gus
Kreudle, chairman: E. Hamberg, A.
Gillis, D. Whalen, William Warren
A. Currie, A. McKinnon, T. Martin
son, Fred Neff, George Depew, P
Poulsou, r. Fl. Stack, H. Philo, sec
rotary.
George Depew was floor manager
The assistant floor managers were
T. Mortensen, r. H. Stack, F. Neff
P. Poulson.
( The officers of the local court are:
Court deputy, James Warren; chiel
ranger, Alex. McKinnon, V. c. R.
Fred Neff rec. sec, r. H. Stack; fin
Sec, H. Philo; treasurer. A. Curry
Orator, E. Hamberg; organist, P
Poulson; S. W., VIM. Warren; J. w.
Frank Rankin; J. B., Max Miller
i physician. William Davis; trustees
Fred Neff, e. Farrell.
The officers of the Companion
Court are:
G. r., Mrs. Soathwick; P. C. r,
Miss N. Donoyan; v. G. r.. Mrs. NJ
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-01-16

affairs who, niidcr the leadership OF
Sir Alfred Jones. had arrived in King
ston within the past fcw days to at
tend an agricultural conference there.
Among those in the company were
Hall Caine, the novelist: yisc0unt
Montmorres, H. o. Arnold Forster. M.
p: Sir Thomas Hughes. Sir Thomas
Sham and others of equal prominence
The Earl and Countess Of Dudley were
also passengers on the incoming steam
er Port Kingston.
The party on board the Port KiAg-l
sron only arrived at Kingston-on FRI
day last The Port Kingston. IN addi-
tion to the members OF Sir Alfred
Jones party had other giiests and
r,osenngcrs nn fssa~d. which - "a her "A
total passenger list of more than 1Cp
persons.
Cablegrams giving the first direD
account of the disaster were sent frsE
the cable station ut Holland Ble
which is located in the swainpy seed
of the island near Port Antonio.
Tile United Fruit company's steal
Admiral Sampson has arrived sal
at Port Antonio from Boston.
Among those on the steamer
] =, Berry, second vice preside are
Boston and Maine railroad
Mrs. Berry; Mrs. Eliza Birdwt
Mrs Maud G. Stafford Of Fall
Mass; Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Ef
of South Bend Ind, Eugene
and NJ. NJ. Morse of Hartffd. Co..
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. c. FulMr, Williams
Hay and A. w. Elliott Of New York
The fire which followed the shock has
done immense damage, but is thought
now to be confined to certain limits.
The work of fighting the flames is ST.
being pursued with energy. and in this
respect the situation seemed to be inn
proving.
The total loss of life has not as vet
been ascertained. but first count
gives the number of dead at less than
hundred and the number of wound
ed at several hundred. The hospitals
are filled with injured persons. and ev-
erything possible is being done for
their comfort
The cable office at Holland bay was
badly damaged, and all the land lines
to Kingston were instantly interrupts
ed, but communication here by the
land lines has been restored. Almost
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-01-16

For beginners as we'll as further
advanced pupils win be given Of 90
cents a. lesson. Apply at News Office
G25f-1-15-Gts
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-01-16
WATER BOARD
CASE JAN. "a
County Tax Board To Consider
Madison Township Assess
IneniS On That Date.
SCHEDULE NEARLY COMPLETE

- -
Considered at the County Seat To-
mOrrow-Company Claims Exemp-
ton and That Coal is in Transit.
Tomorrow the County Board of
Equalization of Taxes will sit at the
court house at New Brunswick to
consider a number of appeals. The
board met at New Brunswick on Mon
day, but on account of the large mum.
ber of appeals decided to sit again
tomorrow, when the Susquehanna
Coal Company's South Amboy apepal
is due for consideration.
The schedule for the coming ses-
sion of the board is as follows
January 17-New Brunswick, At
the court house.
January 1S-South River and Say
reville, in the morning; and East
Brunswick, at Halls hotel, in the af-
ternoon.
January 2l--Monroe township.
january 22-New Brunswick, at
the court house, at which time all the
Pennsylvania railroad company's ap-
peals will be considered.
January 24-North Brunswick and
South Brunswick. The case of Madi-
son township against the city of Perth
Amboy is also to be considered on
this date. sAA
w. A. Spencer, clerk of the board,
said that after January "a, the board
will hold no more sessions and that
the other work will be done in pri-
vate.
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GOVERNMENT HOUSE. KINGSTON
everybody in Kingston is camping out
in open fields, and much distress pre-
walls.
The Jamaica-Colon and the jamaica
Bermuda cables are interrupted.
The Right Hon. Sir James Fergus
son, mentioned in the foregoing dis
patch, was a man of considerable
prominence. He served in the CrimeaD
campaign with the Grenadier guards
and was present at the battles of Alma
and Inkerman. where lie was wound
ed, and the siege OF Sevastopoi. He
was several times a member Of the
house of commons He was undersec-
retary of state for India and the home
in Lord Derby's third and
in Mr.. Disraeli's first administrations
He was made governor Of South Aus
trqlia in 1868. @overnor Of New Xeas
f
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-01-16

This newspaper will be dull one
on the day--if that ever, happens
when the ads. in it's columns con-
tains no genuine bargain-cffers. 1T
WILL. NEVER BE A DULL PAPER
WHEN THEY DO!
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1907-03-14
FRANK CARROLL TAKES
THE WITNESS STAND IN
HIS OWN BEHALF
Prosecution viii Endeavor to Prove
an Alibi and Have Brought Wit
nesses Here for That End

The court proceedings in the case of
Frank Carol, accused of burglariz.
ing the Eagle Drug and Jewelry Co. IS
store last August, took an interesting
turn this morn 'ng when the state rest.
ed its case and the attorney for the
defense made his opening statement to
the jury, outlining what the defense
that was then for the first
time made public. 1t was considered
by many that Carol was as good a.
s. Mt over the road. and this opinion
has been held especially since the de-
fendant was indicted by the grand
jury. 1t looked easy for the district
attorney to prove his case, but after
the opening statement of the defense,
cieverly outlining it's nature, which
was Immediately followed by the de-
fendant's testimony in his own behalf
ii was apparent that careful defense
had been complied, and that the prose
eution has difficult task ahead to
break it down.
Sheriff Lamb was the last witness
put on by the state. He reiterated the
fsets leading up to and following the
arrest of Carol; told over again how
he captured the defendant in China
town with the stolen property under
his arm; how later he took him to the
Eagle Drug and Jewelry Co.'s store.
and there had him identified by the
senior partner Of the firm, w. A.
Brown. as the man who had been in
the drug store on the evening preced-
ing the robbery and Mt that time had
made some small purchases. After a
short cross questioning by Attorney
Gedney. in which the latter produced
a picture Of = man named Maloney
and quized the witness on the resem-
blance of the defendant TO Maloney
who was arr, stad and seached in the
sheriff Is Office shortly after the rob
b'ry occurred. Sheriff Lamb admitted
the resemblance. but stoutly affirmed
that he would not eonfnse the faces
Of Maloney and Csrrol in any number
Of men. SheriR Lamb was then ex-
eused ard District Attorney Duekcr
announced that the state had closed.
whereupon Attorney Gedney arose and
opening the defense, addressed the
jury as follows:
Gentlemen Of the jury. you have
heard the facts Of the prosecution as
they have been presented. We will
now present you with the facts of the
defense. We will prove that on the
2lst of August, on or about the time
this crime was committed, the defend.
ant was engaged in the occupation Of
a dishwasher at 1888 Kentucky street.
San Francisco, Cal; that on the 25th
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1907-03-14
BOTH FEET TO BE
AMPUTATED
UNFORTUNATE MAN MUST
LOSE BOTH OF HIS FEET
Joe Baker, Wen Known Here and in
Paradise Valley. Will be Operated
upon Saturday Morning

AS result of being lost in storm
and having both his feet frozen. Joe
Baker, well known here and in Para
disc Valley, will have to undergo an
operation and have both feet removed
at the ankles. Mr.. Baker, who for
several years followed the railroad
business, resided in Winnemucca. Re-
Gently he decided to try his hand at
the mining game and went into the
Manhattan country. One day while
out prospecting he had the misfortune
to be lost in a snow storm and by the
time he found his way to the camp
both his feet were badly frozen. He
was brought to Winnemucca and plac
cd in the Winnemucca sanitarium last
Tuesday afternoon. Every effort has
been made on the part of his physi-
elans and nurses to restore the circu-
lation and life to his feet, but the eff.
forts have been in vain, and as a
necessary move to restore the life Of
the patient he must undergo an opera
tion and have his feet removed.
The operation win take place Sat-
urday morning and will be performed
by r. w. L. Samuels.