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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-09-12
Fifty Families Barely Escape.

Fire which, it is thought, was of incen-
diary origin, Quilted the Normandie hotel,
occupied by fifty families, in Columbus,
Ohio. All the occupants made their es-
cape, although many got out only by the
narrowest margin. The loss is 100000
on building and contents.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-09-12
Death List is Fourteen.

Three more of the injured in the
wreck at Norris, Iowa, of the Rock
Island Express train, died at Waterloo
Saturday. This brings the death list
MP to fourteen.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-09-12
ROOSEVELT BOY FLEEs TROOP.
Young Kermit Deserts Soldiers on
Long Hike

Long hike.
The ordeals of the long hike from Fort
Leavenworth, Kan. to Fort Sheridan
were too much for Kermit Roosevelt, son
of the President, who was making the
trip with the First squadron of the Thir-
teenth United States cavalry. He desert
ed the soldiers at Joslyn, H., after a
woman had broken into his tent to pet
him. Officers of the detachment said they
did not know where young Roosevelt bad
gone. When the woman broke into his
tent he told Lieuts. Philip Sheridan. Jr,
and Fitzhugh Lee, Jr., that he could not
stand the trip any longer. and that he
was going to take a train for Chicago
Since the officers have learned nothing
further regarding his movements. They
think that he may have gore on a hunting
trip after he arrived in Chicago.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-09-12
Bow Is Fatally Spanked.

In spanking her son Cheboygan,
Mich, woman exploded dynamite cap in
the boys pocket. The boy was injured
so severely that he is not expected to live,
and the mother was hurt badly.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-09-12
Five Killed in Train Wreck.

No. 6 was derailed a mile below Kanawha
Falls. thirty-one miles from Charleston,
w. Va. Five persons were killed and
eleven injured.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-09-12
e.;.. x;,,.a IN w-.~k

Engineer w. E. Groves was killed
and Fireman Koran fatally injured as
a result of a wreck of Rock Island pas
senger train No. % at Caldwell, Kan.
None OF the passengers were injured.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-09-12
Order Straight 2 Cent Fare.

In Topeka the State board of railroad
commissioners ordered that the railroads
of Kansas put in flat cent fare rate,
beginning Oct. /. The decision of the
board was unanimous. The railroads gave
no intimation of what action they might
take
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-09-12
Fish Strikes Harahan.

"A violent physical encounter between
Stuyvesant Fish and J. T. Harahan broke
I'M a meeting of Illinois Central directors
in New York, and the men struggled I'M
Ill their colleagues interfered.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-09-12
BRYAN to be Candidate

William ]. Bryan has let it be known
that he is to be a candidate for the presi-
Dental nomination in the Democratic
convention next year, and his spokesman
said there would be practically no oppo-
sition to the Nebraskan.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-09-12
Strike Oil in Kansas.

A heavy flow of oil has been struck on
the George Flanders farm, three miles
southwest of Topeka, Kan, at depth Of
547 foot
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-09-12
River Hides Dead for Months.

The finding Of the body of Bernard
Sheridan, aged 80, who had been missing
from his home in Winone, Mimi, for
several months, in the Mississippi there,
adds another to the list of drownin4s at
that point this season.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-09-12
Mckinley Monumnnt unveiled.

With Gov. Charles E. Hughes as the
principal speaker, the New York monu-
ment to President Mckinley was unveiled
with impressive ceremonies Thursday in
Buffalo, the scene Of the murder Of a.r.
Mckinley
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-09-12

Machine Land. Bottom Side Up at

Machine Lands Bottom Side Up at
Foot of Embankment.
A touring car containing Mr. and Mrs.
Don Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. A. l.. Osten-
dorf and chauffeur of Indianapolis was
wrecked at Dayton and all the occupants
we're injured. The car skidded and turn
ed somersault, landing bottom side up
at the foot of an embankment. Hawkins
and Mrs. 0stendorf were pinioned under
the car. Hawkins legs were crushed and
Mrs. Ostendorf's head was badly cut.
The other occupants were bruised. Tho
party had been visiting in Chicago and
was on its way to indianapolis.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-09-12
Indiana
State News
jokes MAKE MANIAC OF WAITER
Relieving He Is Pursued by Police
men. Chicaroou Lands i'm Asylum.
.N~~~~

men. Chfcagoan Lands in Asylum
Possessing the hallucination that he
is pursued by policemen, Edward Hoover.
until recently employed in a Chicago res
taurant, was the other day taken 20 the
insane asylum, the result of continual
jokes of his fellow employees in Warsaw
During the last holiday season a woman
guest at the restaurant became Infatuated
with the boy and placed $3.50 stickpin
in his coat When he told his friends Of
the experience they laughingIy accused
him of being a thief and continued joking
him about the matter. This preyed on
Hooyer's mind to such an extent tina. he
gave up his place and went to his par
ents' home at Shipshewanna, where lie
became a maniac.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-09-12
SHOT TO DEATH IN HIS HOME.
Former Wealthy Cleveland Man
Killed in MYSTERIOUS Manner.

John j. Phillips, formerly wealthy
coal operator, who is said to have suf-
fered heavy financial reverses recently,
was shot and killed in his home in Cleye-
land, under circumstances so mysterious
that the police, after a thorough investi-
CATION, are baffled. Mrs. Phillips said
that her husband, just before he died,
had told her he had been shot by burg
lar, AID had asked her not to call a ply
sician, saying he was not badly hurt. She
said she shouted for help. but could not
make herself heard, owing to the storm.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-09-12
Receiver for Traction Company

A receiver has been appointed for the
Central Illinois Traction Company and
its allied concerns on account of the
financial burden arising from the recent
wreck
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-09-12

whose home President Mckinley died.
and f. \. Curtis, of l'redonia. Thurs
day saw an end to their work, when
Chairman Butler formally handed over
to Gov. Hughes work complete in cv-
cry detail and of rare artistic beauty.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-09-12
SAINTS HOLD TO SIMPLE GARB.
Decide at Camp Meeting Not TO
Change Characteristic Apparel.

the reform element to bring about
change in the apparel of the members of
the church, the Saints have decided to
continue to attire themselves in the same
blain garb which has characterized them
for years, a majority Of those present at
the business session of the annual ma
tional camp meeting at Yellow Greek
Lake declining to make any change In
the prevailing custom. Nearly 5000 peo-
pie were present at the closing sessions,
twenty States and several foreign coun-
tries being represented.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-09-12
Mob Attacks Recreant Husband.

Mobs attacked Ferdinand p. Earle of
Monroe, N. Y, when he shipped his wife
and baby off to France, where the woman
is to get divorce that he may be mar
ried to his affinity"
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-09-12

Rene Francois Armand Sully-Prud-
homme, the French poet and critic,
died suddenly at his villa near Chattny,
France, Of heart disease
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-09-12
Rock Island Train Wrecked.

Twelve persons were killed and twelve
seriously injured in the wreck of Rock
Island express train at Norris, Iowa.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-09-12
Girls Eight with Mob.

Two girls fought with a mob in Steu
benville, Ohio, during Labor day riot,
to save the lives of two strike-breakers.
who were attacked.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-09-12
MONUMENT TO M'KINLEY.
Splendid Marble Shaft Is Dedicated
at Buffalo

The monument in memory Of Will
New York on the site provided by the
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-09-12

Joseph Siberian, aged 81 years, of To-
ledo, Ohio, was found in dying condi-
ton on the Like Shore tracks, near Mills
bdrg. He either fell off or was thrown
from the train. Shelran had 1898 in
bank certificates in his pockets.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-09-12
I Fifteen Die in Fire.

Fifteen persons were killed and n score
were injured in fire in hotel at Shell
ton. Wash.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-09-12

This Shaft Was Erected
by the State of New York
to Honor the Memory of
WILLIAM MKINLEY,
Twenty-ffth President
of the United States of America
William Mckinley Was Born
at Niles. Ohio. Jan. %. 1913.
Was Enlisted 23d Ohio
Volunteers, June IL. 1861. as
Private and Mustered Out
July 26, 1865. as Major by Brevet
For Calamity Under Fire.
William Mckinley was
Elected to Congress as a Representative
of Ohio In 1876, rs, so, 80,
"a. 'SS. 80.
Was elected Governor of Ohio
In 1891 and 1894 and President
of the United States in
1896 and 1900.
William Mckinley Died in
Buffalo. Sept. 10. 1901.
Victim Of treacherous
asss ssin. who shot
the President as he was
extending TO him the
hand of courtesy.
.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-09-12

The obelisk rests upon 4 pedestal
fourteen feet high, the base of which
is twelve feet above the street level.
The whole is surrounded by tessel-
lated promenade, embellished with or
nate parapets and balustrades and
fountains. Ga four sides of
the base of the column are the follow
ing Inscriptions:
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-09-12

The monument was built under the
direction of commission composed of
L. ii. Butler and George Il. Matthews
of Buffalo, John G.. Alilburn Of New
York. formerly of Buffalo, and 1T
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-08-29
HEBREW
LADIES ELECT

The First Hebrew Ladies' Benevo-
lent Society held its regular monthly
meeting yesterday afternoon, at the
home of Mrs. Max Semer, 36S State
street. The semi-annual election and
installation of officers was held, as
follows: President, Mrs. Samuel
Wagner; vice president, Mrs. J.
Schwartz; recording secretary, Mrs
S. Belekov; financial secretary, Mrs.
Carp: treasurer, Mrs. Plaine. Mrs.
Max Scmer had held the position of
financial secretary for the past six
years.
1t was decided to send $12 to Den
yer. to aid in the expenses of a local
patient at the Denver consumptive
sanitarium. An invitation 10 the sill
yer wedding party of Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Wagner was received and 1t
was decided to attend in body.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-08-29
Big .Clambake At
Soldiers This
Afternoon.
THE COUNTY DEMOCRACY
Dinner and Speechmaking Fea-
tures.-All Party Leaders Are
on Hand..Many BOOms
Launched = Talk
Of Issues.

The weather is perfect for the
shore dinner and rally of the demo-
Gratis of this county at Soldiers Grove
this afternoon and throngs of citizens
have been. making their way to that
place since noon.
About two hundred democrats left
this city to attend the rally. Most of
them took the 1921 train to South
Amboy and went from that place to
the scene of the festivities by trolley.
Several parties made the trip in pow
erbOatS.
The invitations call the affair the
midsummer meeting or the democ-
racy of Middlesex county, with shore
dinner and rally" 1t is under the
auspices of the democratic clubs o
the county. According to the invi
tations the shore dinner will be serv
ed at 2 o'clock and speeches will be
given at $3.50 O'Clock.
Mayor A. Bollschweiler. who is &
member of the committee which made
the arrangements for the local end
of the affair, said this morning thai
no political meetings of any kind
would be held during the rally, but he
said that many heads would get to-
gether to discuss plans for the COM
ing campaign, and the palitical bees
arae expected to hum loudly all the
afternoon. BOoms are being launch
ed and candidates are being endorsed.
1t is expected that after today it will
not be difficult to know where the
Middlesex county democracy stands
on the various issues and candidates.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-08-29
Fourth Ward Democrats Got To.
ge1her Last Night TO Dis
Cuss Matters.
TO ELECT ALDERMAN.
Efforts to Have Peter McKeon
Accept The Nomination Fail
ed Expect TO Win.

The democrats of the fourth ward
held meeting last night at Lebeda S
at 372 Smith street Owing TO the
poor attendance nothing of import
ance was done.
August Kroeger called the meeting
to order about O'Clock. Peter Nc
Keen was appointed chairman. Pre-
liminary matters of the campaign
were discussed.
The voters, about twenty-five in
number, who attended the meeting,
gathered in parties of four and five
about the room and held caucuses.
1t was the general understanding
to have Peter McKeon placed on the
ticket for alderman. This he declined
and other possible candidates were
mentioned in the persons of Nels Lu-.
beck and Otto Smith. Max Kaletsch
was favored as school commissioner.
The meeting adjourned to meet
again tomorrow night at the same
place. At this meeting the candi-
dates for the democratic ticket will be
named.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-08-29
F. OF A. PLAN
BIG MEETING.

At the meeting of Court Standard,
No. Ill, Foresters of America, held
in Odd Fellows Hall last night, one
candidate was initiated and one new
application was received. A meeting
of the joint committee of Court Am
boy and Court Standard was held af-
ter the meeting to make arrange
ments for the district meeting TO be
held in this city. 1t was decided TO
hold it Thursday, September IL in
Washington Hall. 1t is expected that
all of the grand officers will be pres
ent on that night Invitations will
be sent out to all of the courts in the
district and it is expected that q
large delegation of Foresters will be
here. A committee was appointed tc
arrange for a collation. to be served
after the meeting.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-08-29
Sixth Ward Republicans Name
Shu|tz for Alderman for Third
Term Other Nominations.
DELEGATES SELECTED.
Much Enthusiasm Manifested at
the Meeting Held in Hall Ave.
Last Night.

:. AT a meeting of the republicans of
the sixth ward held at so Hall ave-
nue. last night the following delegates
were named for the state county and
city conventions
State convention-Henry F. Koch.
county conventiOn-Nels Syns-
koz, Benjamin Reidy, Alexander Bal
inski and N. c. Nelson.
City convention-Peter H. Schroe-
der, Nels p. Hansen, julius Achen-
berg and l.. Kowalcvyk.
Steven Schultz was named for al
derman and Magnus c. Larson for
school commissioner.
Magnus c. Larson was chairman of
the meeting ond M. j. Lakenski was
secretary.
This is the third time Mr.. Schultz
mas been chosen by his party for al
derman. That he is giving satisfac-
ton to his constituents is evident.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-08-29
HORSE STRUCK
A MILK WAGON

One of the horses belonging to the
United States Express Company in
this city, and hitched to one of the
company wagons, ran away on Smith
street about s o'clock this morning
No damage was done, but several
narrow escapes were encountered.
The horse, which is driven by John
Campbell was being led about the
Central railroad station. Without any
warning it jerked the reins from
Campbells hands and dashed off east
on Smith street. AS it reached the
wooden pavement it quickened its
pace. A milk wagon belonging to J.
Yepson was standing in Smith street
just east of Madison avenue, few
feet from the curb. The runaway
horse chose this narrow passed to
go through and crashed into the milk
rig. Except for a broken. rim on one
of the wheels of Yepson's wagon, no
damage was done. Their unaway was
brought to a standstill by the crash.
The incident caused large crowd
to gather which stood almost breath
less as the runaway animal headed
for the curb. The driver soon appear
ed on the scene and took charge of
his rig.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-08-29
BIC
c. {. RALLY

The Middlesex Christian Endeavor
Local Union is planning a big rally,
to take place in the Reformed church
at Metuchen early in September. Rev.
DR.. P. T. Pockman, pastor of the
First Reformed church of New
Brunswick, who went to the Inter-
national Christian Endeavor conven-
ton at Seattle, Wash, last July, as a
delegate of the local union, will be
the speaker, and will give an account
OF his transcontinental trip and of
the convention, which is said to have
been the most successful, in many
ways, yet held.
Arrangements will be made for
special music and everything possible
done to make this a most attractive
meeting.
Large delegations of Endeavorers
from all over the county are eX-
pected.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-08-29
Died at His Home in Smith Street
at 9.45 O'clock Last
4 N$M Night.
FUNERAL ON SATURDAY.
Had Been in the Butcher Business
Here for Thirty Years..Inter-
nlent in TOttenviIIe.

James Henry Skidmore, Sr, an old
resident of this city, died at his home,
29 Smith street, about GAS O'Clock
last night, following an illness of fif-
teen years from kidney trouble. Dur
ing that time he had been able to be
about until seven months ago, when
he was obliged to give up active work
He had been at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. H. M. Germs, in Kear-
ny avenue, most all summer until
about two weeks ago, when he was re-
moved to his home, where he died.
Mr.. Skidmore was IN his sixty-first
year. He had been a resident of this
city for the past thirty years. He
was one of the oldest butchers in
this city, having conducted the busi-
ness on the first floor of the house
where he died since he came here
He was born in Tottenville, S. l., in
1916. and was the son of the late
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Skidmore, of
that place. He was for many years
one of the official board of Simpson
M. e. church, this city, member of
Middlesex Council No. 60, Junior Or
der of American Mechanics, of this
city, and the Richmond County Re-
lief Association, of Tottenville. He
is survived by widow and nine chill
dren-seven sons and three daugh-
ters. They are Mrs. c. H. Williams,
= of Almeda, CAL; Mrs. William Scott,
of Baltimore; Mrs. H. M. Germs,
Charles, John, Mark, David and Jo-
seph Skidmore, of this city; James
and Wilbur Skidmore, of Tottenville;
and three brothers, Daniel B., Frank
and William Skidmore, of Tottenville.
The funeral will be held in Simp-
son M E. church at 2 O'Clock Satur-
day afternoon Rev. Dr. w. C. Snod-
grass, pastor, will officiate. He will
be assisted by Rev. e. C. Hancock,
assistant pastor, and Rev. S. T. jack
son, of Arlington, former pastor of
the church. The interment will be
held in Bethel cemetery, Tottenville.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-08-29
CONTEST FOR
HAIR CUTTING

Romeo Rossi has started a hair
cutting contest. Any boss or journey
man barber may enter the match.
which will be held in the club rooms
of the Italian-American Citizens Club
in New Brunswick avenue 1t will be
for $50 and the contestants will be
required to cut four heads of hair in
an hour. The best workman will re-
ceive the money.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-08-29
BUSINESS MEN
GO TO NEWARK

A number of the local business
men who recently purchased stock in
the National Brewing & Ice Company
left this city today for a trip to New
ark, the home of the concern. They
Will visit the plant of the company, in
Springfield avenue. AS stated in the
NEWS a few days ago, the concern
has commenced suits against num-
Der of local business men who will
not pay for the stock taken. Some of
the business men state that the con-
Germ does not do the business ii
claims.
Attorney Leo Goldberger, who rep
resents two of the men being sued
spent Tuesday at Newark looking
over the plant. He said he was not
allowed to enter, but he claims there
is no beer or ice being made there.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-08-29

FOR CITY HALL

Architect J. K Jensen has complet-
ed plans for the new addition and
Improvements to the city hall build
ing in this city, which will be placed
before the Board of Aldermen at
their next meeting, for approval. Ac-
cording to the plans just completed
the entire structure from outside will
appear as wo separate buildings. The
police department entrance. which is
at the north side of the building will
be entirely for itself. The main en-
trance to city hall will be located near
the south end of the building between
the two present entrance doors The
first floor will be divided into various
city offices and the police department.
There will be eight prison cells, in
Guiding padded CELL The sergeant s
offices, recorders court and private
Office, the water superintendent Of
flee and the offices of the city clerk
and collector. together with the city
vault will be located on the first floor.
On the second floor will be located
the following offices: detective SER
geant's Office, chiefs general office,
chief's private office, lounging room
dormitory. Committee room, health
and building inspectors room, dis
trict clerks Office, treasurer and
comptroller's Office, the mayors Of
flee and council chamber, the latter
As feet seven inches by 80 feet .
inches in size. The entire building
will be fitted with large and spacious
Railways
The third floor of the present build
ing will not be changed to any ex-
tent. The cellar will be divided into
lager compartments than now exist
There will be bath room on the
second floor in connection with the
police headquarters and several lava
tories throughout the building
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-08-29
TO ENTERTAIN
THE EAGLES

Frank Applegate and Charles Hill
ker, two well known local vocalists,
have been engaged to sing Monday
afternoon and night at the picnic of
the Fraternal Order of Eagles at Lo-
sier's Grove. Mr.. Hilker will sing in
the afternoon and Frank Applegate
will appear in the evening. The
Harmony Four, local quartet which
is becoming famous in this city and
vicinity, has also been engaged for the
occasion. Arrangements are under
way for a fOur-round bout between
Johnny Dwyer and Frank Mccormick.
'rhe NEWS III every home.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-08-29
Contributions Coming In Literally
Expect Event TO be a
Big Success.
VISITORS IN AFTERNOON
Refreshments Served and a Soc
lal Hour Enjoyed be
Monthly Affair.

The Home for the Aged Society is
observing its first monthly donation
and visiting day at the home in High
street today. Donations were re-
ceived from 10 o'clock this morning
Several large parcels of groceries and
bed clothing were received, and gifts
keep coming in. From the present
indications the affair will prove a
success, as the contributors are very
liberal A number of the ladies OF
the society, together with the matron,
have charge.
From o'clock this afternoon the
home will be open to all visitors.
Many are expected and a social hour
will be spent. Refreshments of ice
cream and cake will be sold during
the afternoon