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Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-27
HOLMAN DECLARES
EVELYN WAS SENT
TO SUNDAY SCHOOL
BY Associated Press.

PITTSBURG Pa, Feb. 26.--Charles j.
Holman issued the following statement
today in behalf of his wife, mother Of
Mrs. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, concerning
Mrs. Thaw's early trainings
Evelyn was always sent to Sunday
school as long as her mother had con-
troll of her. Her mother never left her
daughter in care of any man at any
time. The public has heard but one
side of the story. They have no right to
express an opinion. We expect nothing
else from ignorance, but educated peo-
pie are supposed to weigh the evidence
of both sides before giving an opinion"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-27
WAVES OF SALT0N SEA
BEAT OVER S. P. TRACKS

IMPERIAL, Feb. ga heavy winu Is
again beating waves of Salton sea over
the Southern Pacific track, and 1t Is not
probable trains can pass until the storm
subsidies.
March being a windy month, the COM
pany anticipates considerable inter-
ference.
The sea is now falling at the rate of
half an inch a day, no water is flowing
in and 1t is expected all trouble will be
ended In sixty days.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-27
GUARDS FIND STRYCHNINE
IN PRISONERS CLOTHING
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2s.--when
Sir Harry Westwood Cooper. alias
Ernest Moore Chadwick, was taken to
San Quentin prison yesterday afternoon
to begin a sentence of fifteen years for
testifying falsely at his trial for sending
forged telegram to Norine Schneider
a young girl Of Crockett, by which she
was induced to marry him, the guards
found upon searching the criminal that
he had six capsules of stryohnne con-
cealed In his clothing.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-27
FOUR JAPANESE ARE
INJURED BY EXPLOSION
BY Associated Press,

By Associated Press,
STOCKTON, Feb. 26.-Four japanese
were injured this afternoon, two prob
ably fatally, by the explosion Of guam
tity Of dynamite near Altmont.
They were working on the Western
Pacific railroad and in some manner the
explosive was set off while being
handled.
The men were sent to Oakland for
treatment. The X, Misuse company
furnished the men for the railroad con-
tractor
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-27
JOHN F. STEVENS
READY TO QUIT
CHIEF ENGINEER OF PANAMA
CANAL RESIGNS
In Letter to President Roosevelt Re-
guest Is Made That Successor
Be Appointed at
Once
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINTON, Feb 26-The presi-
dent has received a letter from John F.
Stevens, chief engineer of the Panama
canal commission, in which he asks to
be entirely relieved from work upon
the canal as soon as he can be replaced
by competent person, and that person
| be familiar with the work.
The president has accepted Mr. Stew
ems resignation. In order to secure
continuity in engineering control and
management in the future the president
has asked the canal commission to as
sign to the Office of chief engineer
Major George w. Goethals of
the engineer corps, with the power re-
served to it in it's invitation.
The Presidents letter to the commits
sion says:
1T is not my purpose by requesting
this appointment to disturb in any way
the present organization, which is very
satisfactory, nor to interfere with the
admirable work now being done by the
present assistant chief engineer, Mr..
Ripley, and various heads of depart
mentS.
Work Is Going on Well
en- we'll and will continue. The organ
| ization already created is increasing
the excavation each month and can be
relied upor under competent leadership
to make further and constant progress
pending a period within which a new
form of contract can be devised by
Major Goethals and his assistants if it
is deemed advisable to do the work by
contract.
THE services of the same high class
contractors whose bids we are now
rejecting, or others of similar standing,
may be invoked in the interest of
economy and speed"
Major Guilard and Major Sibert,
m mbers Of the engineer corps, are ac-
companying Major Goethals to the
isthmus and will be appointed men,
be.s of the commission.
The president requests the commits
sion to take formal action necessary to
reject the Oliver and Macarthur bids in
accordance with the power reserved
in it in its invitation.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-27
DEATHS OF THE DAY
J. Henley Smith

ATLANTA, Ga, Feb. 26.-J. Henley
smith, who was editor of the Con-
federacy a daily paper published here
during the Civil War. died at his home
he and Alexander stephens Jointly es-
tablished the Atlanta Sun, which was
afterward merged with the Constitu-
ton.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-27
Wolfe Condemns rapers

Wolfe said that the only persons who
take the press seriously are the owners
and the writer's; maintained that it
had no influence with the people; al
ways condemned, criticised and at
tackled, but never commended or gave
credit for good intentions.
"The metropolitan newspapers revel
in sensationallsm and gloat over the
rending of the heartstrings asunder, but
never a word OF commentator" said
he. He admitted that the legislature
had made a mistake in the matter of
patronage. but declared that the adop-
ton of his measure would only be called
eleventh hour" repentance by the
press, which would not give the legis-
lature credit for honestly trying to rec
tify an error. but continue its attacks.
In spite of the newspapers, he still
considered 1t an honor to be a senator.
CaminettPs effort TO amend Wolfe's
measure brought about the tilt with the
chair Curtin wanted to amend Willis
constitutional amendment that the leg
islature be allowed but 5000 a day for
attaches after the sixtieth day.
Leavitt predicted that IL this was
adopted the biggest howl ever heard
would go up from the next legislature.
Belshaw and Walker also opposed It,
and Curtin finally withdrew his amend
ment. The measures proposed by Wolfe
and Willis were amended and sent to
the printer.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-27
OnIy One uBROMO QUININBo

That is LAXATIVE BROMo Quinine.
Similarly named remedies sometimes de-
eeive The first and original Cold Tab
let is a WHITE PACKAGE with black
and red lettering, and bears the sigma
ture OF E. w. GROVE 25c.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-27

Mistress-Norah, you don't seem 10 try
to learn ANYTHING. Haven't YOU any am
bitlOn in life2
saved something, an I'm going to have
GRAND funeral whin die, mem.-chi-
cago Tribune
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-27

Schilling's Best Is the standard in the
American tea and coffee market.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-02-27
LEGISLATORS DRAW
WORD PICTURES OF
SENSATIONAL PAPERS
BY Associated Press.

|
| SACRAMENTO. Feb. 26.-"Anti-
| newspaper" oratory took up the entire
morning session of the senate today.
The occasion of the speech making was
the consideration of the proposed con-
stitutional amendments by Senators
| Willis and Wolfe, submitting to the
| people the question of limiting the ex-
| penses of each house of the legislature
| to $500 day for attaches and employees
and fixing the compensation of legis-
| lators at $1,000 a year.
The keynote of the debate, which
lasted for two hours, was the caustic
criticism and bitter arraignment of the
newspapers of the state for their at
tacks on the legislature for the latter's
extravaganza in the matter of patron
age, and wound up in a severe calling
down" of Senator Caminetti by the
president of the senate
President Porter accused Caminetti OF
making speeches when asking ques-
tions. which was hotly resented by the
senator from Amador
Il represent a sovereign district" said
Caminetti, land 1 don't propose to be
lectured by the chair when I am within
my rights
"If you don't like it, you have your
remedy" said President Porter II am
president of this senate. You sit down."
Caminetti Carries Point
Caminetti, however. carried his point
and amended Wolfe's measure to in
clude the word Officers" with attaches
and employees; otherwise, said he, the
| legislature might contend that officers
of the Legislature did not come within
the provision of $500 day for attaches
and employees.
Senator Curtin in opposing the Wolfe
/ h.
papers condemnation of the legislature
for alleged extravaganza.
II employ several men because I be-
lieve in luxury to a certain extent" said
| Curtain.
"Is it not due the dignity of the state
| that this legislative body should have
an abundance of funds with which to
carry on it's business? Let us not be
thin-skinned about this matter. Let us
stand up and resent the insults of the
press. The condemnation of the press
| is unjust-it is unreasonable The ed
itors of these papers do not appreciate
the situation"
Senator Curtin contended that no sem
ator came to the Legislature for the
small compensation he received, but for
the honor to serve his state.
Senator Williams thought it "crying
shame" the way the newspapers had
| treated the legislature. "Shall we stand
here" said he land let these editors
throw at US like the patrons of a fair
throw balls at negro images strung on a
wire at q cent throW?"
He maintained that the legislature
had not been extravagant, but said the
people had the right to cut down the
expenses if they desired and he wanted
it submitted to them.
Sanford, Democrat, declared that
while he believed the newspapers did
not understand the situation in the
! legislature, he contended that the press
is always willing to advocate any meas
ure that is for the good of the state.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-13
Unable to Swing
DraW-TroubIe
Results.
WHEELS BROKEN
Steamboats,, SChOOners and Yes.
sells Of Other Descriptions De-
Iayed Great Loss aud In
convenience Caused
Trains Move.

The mechanism of the draw of the
New York and Long Branch railroad
bridge across the Raritan river broke
down last night SO that it could not
be swung open to allow river craft
to pass through, causing today one
of the worst tie-ups of navigation
known here in several years.
Early on Wednesday it was no.
ticed that the draw was being swung
open with great difficulty and that a
portion of the brickwork upon which
the span rests was beginning to set
tie on the east side. 1t was worked
with difficulty until night, when it
was found that three wheels that re-
volve in turning the span had broken
and had caused the bridge, which
was then shut, to become locked into
position, so that it could not be
turned
1t had settled trifle on one side,
but not enough to hinder the railroad
traffic. which is now creeping slowly
over that part of the structure. The
draw is being repaired today by a
large gang of workmen, who arrived
soon after the break occurred. Those
in charge of the work this morning
ment concerning the break nor could
when the repair work would be fin
ished.
Three years ago the same trouble
was experienced, and at that time it
was three days being put in order.
1t caused serious blockade to navi-
'rntion, but workmen there this morn
Ing who have been working near the
draw on both occasions, say that so
far the, congestion of boats far ex-
ceeds that of three years ago.
The steamboat Robert Johnson, a
freight boat plying between New
Brunswick and New York, came
down yesterday morning on the reg
ular trip from New Brunswick, but
after lying some time in wait to get
through decided to return to New
Brunswick where it is still tied up.
Two freight steamers of the New
York and New Jersey Steamboat
Company are lying at anchor in the
Raritan river, one on each side of the
bridge. The National Fire ProOfing
Company has tug and four scows
at anchor on the west side of the
bridge. There are six schooners at
anchor on the upper side of the
bridge, waiting to get through, and
five schoOners are on the east side
The Merritt-Chapman Wrecking Com
pany's large derrick, Reliance, which
had come down from New York for
use in pulling out piling of the coun-
ty bridge, is being held up on the
east side of the railroad bridge. Be-
sides these craft there are two steam
boats of the Trenton freight line
stalled, one on each side of the
bridge, and also several good-sized
yachts.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-13

STOP M|LKMEN

State dairy inspectors were in
town again this morning and inspect
ing the milk sold by local dealers.
AS usual, the state men started out
very early, so as to catch the dealers
on their early morning trips. A pre-
liminary test was made at each
wagon, after which a sample was
bottled, and this will be sent to
Trenton to be analyzed.
The state men experienced consld-
cradle trouble with an objecting deal
er at Smith and State streets this
morning The milk dealer told the
inspectors that their methods were
unfair and that the inspection was
not carried on the way it should be.
A good-sized crowd gathered and
when the sample had been made the
inspectors drove away. Another deal
er was stopped near Madison avenue
soon afterward, and while the sam
pie was being taken the former deal
er drove up, still looking for trouble
The inspectors told him to get away
and refused to speak to him, and the
fun ended.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-13
NIXON NOT TO
USE ALL YARD

Lewis Nixon will not occupy the
entire former Ramsay shipyard, as
|-had been at first planned 1t was
stated today that Mr.. Nixon has
made preparations to use the yard
which he occupied before the Mosher
Water Tube Boiler Company. The
other half of the property, which has
just been vacated by the United
States Wood Preserving Company,
which moved to Norfolk, Va, may
shortly be rented to a manufactur-
ing concern.
Several out-of-town companies haye
viewed the property and arrangements
with one of them. it is understood, is
being made to take the yard.
The U. 5. Wood Preserving Company
has finished moving their blocks and
machinery to Norfolk. Va. few hun
dred blocks left in the yard are being
purchased by local people for paving
yards and the like. Herman Ellis has
purchased number of boilers and en-
gines, together with several tons of
scrap iron.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-13
F. OF A. HELD
BIG SESSION.
Members Of Many Courts Partici-
paled in LaTge|y-Altended Meet
Ing at Washington Hall.
GRAND CHIEF RANGER HEHE.

Over 200 Foresters attended the
district meeting of the Foresters of
of America in Washington hall last
night, under the auspices of Court
Amboy. No. 5S, and Court Standard,
No. Ill, both of this city.
Grand Chief Ranger Emanuel Son.
nabend, of Newark, presided and
made the principal address of the
evening on the subject of Forestry
and its advantages.
There were large delegations from
New Brunswick, Woodbridge, South
Amboy and this city. Other grand
officers who made speeches were
Past Supreme Chief Ranger Kelley
of Jersey City; Grand Secretary T
M. Donnelly, of Jersey City; Grand
Recording Secretary Sutland, of Jer-
sey City, and Grand Trustees Joseph
Outing, of New Brunswick, and D.
J. Flynn, of this city.
The meeting was a successful one,
and another will probably be held
here before the first of next year
After the meeting refreshments were
servd.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-13
TWO MINISTERS
ON GRAND JURY
Sheriff Church Today Named the
List for September Term-Rev.
F. f. BisseII, of So. River.
REV. JAMES H. N0RTHRUP ALSO.
Special to the EVENING NEWS:

NEW BRUNSWICK, Sept. 13.-
Sheriff Church this morning an
nounced the members of the grand
jury for the September term. There
are two ministers on it, Rev. F. E.
Bissell, of South River, an Episcopal
clergyman, and Rev. James H, North
rup, pastor of the First Presbyterian
Church of Perth Amboy.
The members are: Peter p. Runyon,
of New Brunswick, foreman Peter f.
Van Anglen, New Brunswick; Peter
Lott. Raritan; Nelson Giles. Piscat-
away; Herman Shapiro. Roosevelt; Ell
wood Monihan, South River; b. Frank
Sampsel, Sayrevile; Edgar Everett,
Cranbury; John S. Dahmer, New Bruins
wick; Condict NJ. DAWSON, Jamesburg
Rev. f. Il. Bissell, South River Henry
Mccullough, Perth Amboy; w. e. Sov-
er, South AmbOy; Rev. James III. North
rup, Perth Amboy; William Jeffers,
South Brunswick; Welcome G. Clemens,
Helmetta; George Smith, East Bruins
wick; Jacob Reed, New Brunswick; ;
Robert Il. Vandcnberg, Monroe; Isaac
l.. Vanderwater, South Brunswick: :
James f.. Bennett. Cranbury; William
Edgar. Woodbridge; Charles H. Tenn
brock, Highland Park; John ID. Fam
ner, North Brunswick.
The term opens Tuesday before JUS
tice SwayZe.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-13
BIG BALLROOM
FOR THIS CITY

At meeting of the Citizens Real
Estate Corporation last night in the
law offices of Leo Goldberger, plans
were discussed for erecting build
ing, to contain modern ballroom
for this city.
1t is planned to put up two OF
tbree-storv modern brick structure,
with one floor for first-class ballroom
The others they would use for loose
and assembly rooms. AT the preson
time members of the company are iooh
ing ahout for a suitable plot or lanu
for such a purpose. If the building IS
erected as planned, it may not be start
ed before spring.
1t was also decided to have the Iorh
ar Joselson building, in State street
near Jefferson, moved to either New
brunswick avenue or Market street.
This structure must be moved to make
ronn, foy the brick extension to the new
.Joselson structure at State and Jeffer-
son streets.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-13

were struck from behind and did not
see their assailants. They thought,
however, that young man in Steve
Melko's saloon, at As Washington
street, might know who did it, but
inquiries by a reporter there today
elected denial.
After the cutting affray last night
two men were brought to the Office of
DR.. G. w. Tyrrell, presumably by
friends, to be treated'for stab wounds.
One of these men was evidently Ia
kach, but the name of the other, as
yet, has not been ascertained.
A telephone call was also sent last
night for DR.. G. w. Tyrrell to attend
John Mucha, of 1OS Charles street.
The doctor was not at home at the
time, and after two hurry calls this
morning about 8 o'clock the doctor
went to see Mucha and found him in
very serious condition. He was suf-
fering from stab wound in the right
lung and had been stabbed in two
other places
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-13
.LUS|TANIA'S
BIG WELCOME
Clan! Cunarder, Beating Sister
Ship, Makes Record Vessel
Arrived Off Sandy Hook.
MANY SALUTES IN THE HARB0R.
Special to the EVENING NEWS:

NEW YORK, Sept. 13.-The Lusi-
tania dOcked at exactly IL O'Clock
noon today. The harbor was gaily
decorated and the signal flags spell
ing Welcome were flying from the
Singer building. Twenty or thirty
steamer tugs and private yachts fol-
lowed the big vessel. The harbor has
not heard such a noise since Dewey
returned from Manila.
The Lusitania arrived at Sandy Hook
at 9:O3 o'clock this morning, failing by
few minutes to break the record held
by the German ship in the run of the
Deutschland. The Lusitania beat the
best previous record from Queenstown
by more than five hours, arriving AZ
Sandy Hook lightship at sos o'clock
this morning. The weather is said to
have beat the Lusitania. But for the
fog frequently encountered during the
trip, in which engines had to be slowed
down, she would have smashed all
ocean records by several hours. The
Eucanias record from Daunts Rock
was five days, seven hours, twenty-siX
minutes. The Lusitania's record over
the same course is five days, one hour,
thirtythr minutes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-13
WILL FIGHT
STRIKE CASE

Attorney Maxwell, for the local
trades unions, who defended the Car
penters' Union in the case of the local
boss builders against them several
months ago, has been retained by the
striking terra Gotta workers at South
Amboy to defend them in the injunc-
ton action brought by the South AM
boy Terra Gotta Company. Francis
P. Coan formerly represented the
strikers.
The strikers held another meeting
last night in Mckinley hall, in Elm
street, this city, and the situation
was talked over by the men and they
concluded to stick together until the
trouble is at an end. The men claim
that the company has only between
thirty and forty men at the plant.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-13
PIER OF RAILROAD DRAWBR|DGF
SETTLES; MANY BOATS HELD UP
STABBED WHILE WAL KING UNDFR
L.V. R. R. BRIDGES ON STATE ST
Friend Of Victim Reports Attack 10 Police, Who Find GuIa Takac
Badly Hurt at His Home on Parker ree-Frees Friend
from Blame for the Assault

While Policeman George Kozusko
was making his rounds last night he
was approached by Gyula Takach, of
II Parker street, who said that he
had been stabbed while walking un-
der the Lehigh Valley bridges on
State street, and was quite badly
hurt.
Kozusko, in company with Officers
Shultz and l.. C. Jensen, went to the
home of John Mucha, of 10S Charles
street, whom Takach accused of as
saulting him. They found the man
lying on a lounge, also badly hurt.
He had sustained cash on the back
of the head, a stab on his cheek and
one on his left shoulder.
When Officer Kozusko faced them
both together and Takach saw Muir
cha, he said that he could not be the
man, as he was also cut up, and he
declined to make charge against
him.
When asked if they knew who did
it neither could tell, as they said they
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-13
PELT|ER QUITS
COM NIT TEE.

Richard A. Peltier announces that
he has resigned as republican county
executive committeeman of the first
district of the third ward in this city
Mr.. Peltier says that many might
think that he resigns because he lost
his fight for election as county dele
gate. He states that that is positive
ly not the case, and declares he will
work for the G.. o. P. as he has al
ways done, but at present his busi-
ness does not allow him to devote
as much of his time to politics as for
merly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-13
u ROOM CENTRAL GRAMMAR
SCHOOL WILL SOON BE NEEDED.
CENTRAL LABOR UNION is
PRACTICALLY RE0RCAN|zED.
New Officers Are Chosen al Largely Attended Meeting in Union
Hal-Orsanlzer 7 H. Flynn Urges Members TO Attend The
Meetings Of the Central Body.

The Central Labor Union held an
enthusiastic meeting last night in
Union hall. at which the organization
was practically reorganized and new
officers elected The hall was filled,
ten trades unions being represented.
Organizer 7. H. Flynn, of the Inter
national Federation of Labor, was
present and made a short address.
Commencing October 3, this body
will meet the first and third Thurs
days of each month. At least one rep
resentative from each union in this
city will be urged to be present at
the meetings. The former Central
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-13

Union did not meet regularly of late,
no meetings of that body having been
held for three or four months. Or
ganizer Flynn, in his speech, urged
the members to attend the meetings
as much as possible and keep the or
ganization on the move.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing six months: George
Walker. president; William Fucker
vice president: John Feeney, record
ing secretary; Z. B. Walker, finan
cial secretary and treasurer; William
J. Murtagh, organizer; Bert Buchan
an sergeant at arms.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-13
Meeting FOR EARLY
CLOSING TONIGHT

A mass meeting of the Clerks Union,
No 60, will be held tonight in the high
school auditorium, to which the public
is invited. Among the speakers will be
several pastors of local churches. The
meeting is called mainly for the pur-
pose of helping along the early closing
movement which the clerks are trying
to get under way. The meeting will
commence promptly at o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-13
CHORAL SOCIETY TO
RESUME REHEARSALS

The director, Miss Augusta NJ Far
rington, has sent out notices to the
members of the Perth Amboy Choral
Society and, if a sufficient number re-
spond favorably rehearsals will begin
Tuesday night October s, in the lecture
room of Simpson M. e. church
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-13
GOedwilIs on Parade.

The Goodwill Fifs K Drum Corps
held a short business meeting last
night in their rooms on New Brunswick
avenue. They marched about town in
full uniform advertising their trolley
ride to be held next Friday night The
committee in charge will meet Sunday
to make final arrangements for the af.
fair
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-13
Grouse Lowest Bidder.

Three bids were received last night
for the erection of a new beef house for
NJ Goldman in Division street. The
contract has not yet been awarded, but
Ira r. Grouse, who was the lowest bid
der, will most likely get it.