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Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-25
BURGLARS BUSY
Packer House Entered and bott|ing
Works Visited by Another Pair.

Burglars visited two places in the
central part of the city last night
and the police have been notified of
all known clues to their identity.
Charles Mitchell, porter at the
Packer House, called Patrolman Tou-
neson about 1880 O'Clock last night
and said that the building had been
entered by thieves and some hams
and other food stolen.
The rear window which opens in
to the basement had been pried open
and the thief then made his way
through several rooms, prying open
four doors, and finally arriving at the
pantry, where he carted off as much
as he could carry. Four hams and
some other meat is gone and Just
how much more is not known, but
there was very little left this morn
ing
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-25
CLUB
DANCE Suc0ESs
Delightful Affair in Washington
Hall Attended by Large Num-
ber Despite Rain. =
MANY ouT-oF-Town GUESTS.

The Perth Amboy Social Club scored
a success at it's first dance last night in
1shington hall. Although Yhe wealth
was somewhat disagreeable, the hall
as comfortably filed and guests were
present from this city, Woodbridge.
Railway, Tottenville, New Brunswick
and Newark. The hall had been finely
decorated for the occasion.
Dancing commenced early in the
evening and from 10 o'clock on, the
guests increased in number. Shortly
before midnight march was formed.
Dancing was continued until early this
morning. Refreshments were served
during the evening. The club is plan
ming similar event to be held within
a month in Washington hall. At the
next affair entertainment may be
given in connection with the dance.
The committee in charge was: Morris
Cowan, chairman Gilbert c. Peck, JOS
eph II. Bowers, Julius Jacobson, John
Stumps, Carl Peterson and Thomas w.
Cahill. Music was furnished by Harry
A. Tierney and an orchestra of five
pieces.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-25
MAYOR FAv0RS
MORE ROOMS.

The question of seating pupils in the
public schools in this city is a serious
one at the present time and, unless
something is done at once, there are a
large number of children who will be
obliged to put up with cramped condi-
tions. In public school No. and 6
there are over one hundred children
who are sitting on the floor. The port
able schools have relieved the bad con-
ditions of the first few days somewhat
Mayor Bollschweiler said this morn
ing that the portable schools are but a
slight help. The relieved the crowd
ing trif1e. but they are comparatively
small. We need he said, IA new
building at once and ways and means
must be found for one.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-25
ATTIRE IN BOAT.
John Henry Saves His Life by Leap
ing Into Sound Gasoline Ab|aze.

John Henry, of Tottenville, who
has been pilot for some time past
on gasoline leunch operated by the
Atlantic Terra Gotta Company be-
tween it's plant in Tottenville and
plant No in this city, formerly
known as the Perth Amboy Terra
Gotta works, escaped serious injury
yesterday by miracle, when a guam
tity of gasoline in the launch ex-
ploded.
Henry was about to make a trip
to Tottenville from the factory in
this city when the accident happened
The engine had been started and he
was returning to it to make some
slight repairs, when he stepped on a
match that had been dropped in the
bottom of the boat.
The fame Immediately ignited q
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-25
Mr.. STACEY ON STATE
STREET PAVING MATTER

In an interview today Alderman
William T. Stacey, chairman of the
street committee, said that he had
received the communication from
Nathan Jacobson, of 31S State street,
in which he asks what has been done
in the State street paving matter.
Mr.. Jacobsen is one of the several
property owners on that section of
State street who want TO see the
street in a proper condition.
Mr.. Stacey said today that there
were many others who also wished
TO see the street paved and that
there were many against the i'm
provement At the next meeting of
the committee, he said the matter
will be brought to the attention of
the members.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-25

Mitchell followed the thief as far
as Fayette street, where he disap-
peared. The man was short and
stout and wore small cap and long
coat. The cook had left there only
twenty minutes before the theft oc-
Cured. Mitchell went into the base
ment on an errand and noticed
man standing some distance off try
Ing to put out a lighted match. Nit
chell spoke to him and asked who
ne was and what he was doing there.
he received no answer, so he called
to the chef to bring key and un-
lock the door of the room in which
he had seen the fellow light the
match.
The chef was some time coming
down and meanwhile the thief made
for the open air through another
door. Mitchell followed and chased
Continued on page 2)
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-25
MAJESTIC THEATRE TO OPEN
OCTOBER | 0, SAYS Mr.. C0UN|HAN

Proprietor Counihan and Manager
Shannon of the Majestic theatre in
Madison avenue, were in town yes
terday afternoon making arrange
ments to open the new playhouse on
October 10.
This, said Mr.. Counihan yesterday,
will positively be the opening date
The building may not be in a fully
finished condition, but Mr. Counihan
feels that he is losing too much time,
and he has bonded his contractor to
have the structure in such a state
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-25

On motion of Albert Leon the nomin-
alton of Mr.. Stacey was made unani-
nous. Mr.. Brown seconded the motion
The others also fell in line
Messrs. Stacey, Montgomery, Pown-
all, Mundy and Bunting were declared
nominated.
The nominees were brought before
the convention.
Assembly Nominees.
The assembly nominations were
made by the old districts.
The first district named Adolph
Steingraft, of Pitscataway, who was
last year one of the new idea candi-
dates.
Lawyer A. S. March named Rutgers
man. new in politics. Edwin C. McKeag
the present city attorney here
DR.. Suydam. for the third district
named William C. Voorhees,, of Gran
bury.
They Were unanimously chosen, the
secretary casting the ballot Assem-
blyman brakes name was not present
ed by any one.
CrOwtber for Surrogate.
DR.. Crowther. of Perth Amboy, was
chosen the candidate for
(COntinued on page "a
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-25

building came here yesterday The
trees in front of the building were
removed yesterday and good view
of the structure can now be obtained.
The interior work is rapidly pro-
crossing. The boxes, six in number,
are taking shape and the plaster of
Paris ornaments on the ratings of
each of the balconies have been start
ed. Mr.. Counihan visited the Public
Service Corporations Office yesterday
afternoon and signed the lighting
contract for the playhouse.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-25
PRESIDENT OFF
TO WASHINGTON
Towns People Gather at the Sta
tiOn to Say FareWen-.A Five
Minute Reception.
CHEERS AS TRAIN MOVES OFF.

OYSTER BAY, Sept. 25:-Ending his
summer vacation. President Roosevelt
left on the 10 o'clock train this morn
ing for Washington. The townspeople
gathered at the station and gave their
neighbor, Mr. Roosevelt, a rousing
cheer. For fully five minutes the Pres
ident shook hands with men, women
and children. As the train left an
other rousing cheer was given and the
President waved his hand with good
bye and good luck.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-25

that it can be opened on October 10.
Much of the work will not be painted
until after the opening night and
much of the brass railing and orna-
mental plaster work may not be up.
The name of the opening production
will be made known in a day or two.
All such supplies as 5000 feet of
lines, fire fighting apparatus, pals,
axes and exting guishers have arrived
at the building. The large switch
board which is to control the stage
lights and those throughout the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-25

quantity of gasoline that had been
leaking from the engine. and an ex-
plosion followed. The fare of flame
from the burning fluid shot high
in the air, setting Henry's clothes
afire. In an instant it had burned
off his beard and most of the hair on
his head.
Henry, who is about % years old,
at once jumped overheard. This put
out his burning clothing and relieved
him so that he was soon able to
crawl back into the launch. He got
in at the bow, and succeeded in a
few minutes in getting the flames
under control. He was only slightly
injured, his face being scorched a lit
tie
The boat was damaged very little,
as most of the gasoline was free to
burn in the open air.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-25
Loss S $4,000.
Debris at Gas Works Nearly All Re.
moved Another Theory Of Cause.

for the explosion at the Perth Am
boy gas works Monday. A gang Of
men has been at work there ever
since the fire and the debris has been
nearly all removed.
1t was found that the lid of one of
the purifying tanks had been tilted
to one side by the force of the ex-
plosion, but nothing else that would
help toward learning the cause of
the accident was discovered. Abra-
ham Johnson, the foreman of the
plant, who died of injuries caused
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-25
REPLY
TO ACCUSERS

ROME Sept. 25:-As an answer to
the accusation that the recent anti
encyclical proves the Rom
an Catholic church an enemy of scien-
tific progress the Pope will ask the
aid of the Catholic world in establish
ing a mighty institute TO further all
scientific thought. and research COM
patible with religion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-25
North AMBoY NOTES.

Mr.. and Mrs. Patton are the proud
parents of a boy.
Mr.. Leahey and son Andrew left for
Virginia, where the family will live.
Miss Jennie Flynn. of Elizabeth
street has some to Brooklyn to take a
position.
Flagstones are being laid on Eliza
beth street.
Mrs. Hulsman, of Elizabeth street. II
having her house painted.
Mr.. Carr and Mr.. Hooren have been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Flynn. of Elixas.
beth street.
Miss Mary Gallagher. of 81 1[4<-Sf-te..
street an employe at--tf1e Cbesehroucr6
Vaseiine Works, recently cut her f1nxer
on can while at work. 1t has caused
blood poison and she is under a physic-
ians care.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-25
TO LET BOATS
THR0 FRIDAY.

1t is expected work on the New
York & Long Branch railroad bridge
will be in shape to let boats through
Friday. Sluiceways of piling are be-
ing made on each side of the bridge
to keep the boats from running
against the stone piers which are
near the temporary channel. The
opening is about thirty-five feet wide.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-25
AMERICANS HURT IN
WRECK IN FRANCE,

NANTES, France, Sept. 25.-Sev-
eral American are reported badly
hurt in a collision on the Paris-C Cher
bourg railroad today, when an ex-
press smashed into a special. teles-
coping the special and injuriing fif-
teen, several fatally.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-25
CATCHER GETS
MAYORS DOG.

The dog catcher in his rounds this
morning gathered in several dogs at
the park, among them being one own
ed by Mayor Bollschweiler. 1t is de-
clared that the dog had a license but
lost the tag, so that the dog catcher
did not know the difference.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-25
SENATOR BORAH'S TRIAL.
CETSUNDER WAY TODAY.

BOISE, Sept. 25:-The trial of Sem
ator Borah got under way today. In
the opening statement for the govern
ment Assistant Attorney General Burch
of Washington, chief prosecutor de-
clared the government would endeaVor
to prove that former Governor Steun-
enberg was a principal in the land
frauds and Borah was his counselor
and assistant.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-25
FLOODS IN SPAIN.

MADRID, Sept 25:-Eighty eight
persons have been drowned and the
entire Malaga district is inundated as
result of torrential rains prevailing Tor
forty eight hours. The iowlahus are
covered with water to a depth of sew
eral feet.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-25
FOresters TO Elect Tonight.

The annual election of officers of
Court Standard No. Ill, and Court
Amboy No. 5S, Foresters of America,
will take place at their regular meet
ings to be held in their respective
halls tonight. Court Standard meets
in the Odd Fellows building and
Court Amboy in their own hall in
State street.
At the meeting of Court Amboy,
the fair committee will make their
report on the fair held in Washing
ton hall last week.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-25

Legislature Once More In Sessiop,
The Utility Bill in the Senate.

TRENTON, Sept 25:-The repub-
lican senate and democratic assembly
convened here this morning to take
up the work which they have post
poned during the primary CAM
paigns of the two great parties. The
republican leaders plan to rush the
public utilities bill through the SEN
ate and put it up to the house with
out delay. That is practically the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-25

by the fire, was the only one who
could have known the exact cause.
Several theories have been advanc-
ed by persons familiar with the part
of the works, but none of these can
be verified. 1t is thought that the
explosion may have been caused by
the pressure of gas and that a spark
or fire of any kind did not ignite gas
from leak, as was thought at first.
No gas was ever lit in this room and
the surviving employe vouches for
the fact that neither knew the fore
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-25
UNITED LEAD WINS
TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP

In an exciting tennis match on the
United Lead Company's court at noon
today Thorwald Ernst, of the lead
works, defeated the American Smelling
4 Refining Company's champion, pop
ularly known as Buck Ewing, in three
straight games. The score was 6-2;
Ga, Glove.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-25

only number on the G. o. p. program,
and, that out of the way, the plan Is
to bring about some sort of adjourn
ment, sine die if possible.
The house isn't so anxious to get
away-that is, some of the demo-
cratic leaders are not in so much OF
a rush. They plan to get at some OF
the legislation that is advocated by
the party in it's recently adopted
state convention platfOrm.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-25
New Members for Camp 81.

Goodwill Camp No. 81, Woodmen
of the World, held big meeting in
their rooms on Smith street last
night, about forty members being
present. Seven new members were
initiated and eight applications were
received,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-25
LOOK OUT FOR FROST.

NEW YORK, Sept 25:-The weather
forecast for New Jersey is fair and
much cooler tonight, possibly light
frost in exposed places in interior.
Thursday fair, light to fresh westerly
winds.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-25
Judge Lyon at Convention.

Judge Adrian Lyon, president of the
Perth Amboy Savings Institution, is at
tending the convention of the American
Bankers Association at Atlantic City
and delivered the address of welcome
He was guest at the dinner rendered
the executive council of the association
and the local committee who outlined
the entertainment program for the
bankers, at the pretty Chevy Chase
room of the Marlborough-BIen
Monday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-25
Guilt of Stealing Copper.
speota, to the EVENING NEWS:

NEW BRUNSWICK, Sept. 25:-In the
circuit court this morning Wadislaw
KoTilinski was found guilty by a jury
of stealing 15S pounds of copper, val
,ued at $40 from the Raritan Copper
Works
An other cases SGT down for today
lweht oYer
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-25
New Detective Bureau.
necinI In The EKENINC NElES.

NEW BRUNSWICK. Sept 25:-Pel-
tiers New Jersey Detective Bureau was
Incorporated here today. The incor-
porators are r. A Peltier and Edws
Engleson
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-25
Grand Jury In Session.
Special to the EVENING NEWS:

NEW BRUNSWICK, Sept 25:-Tl
grand jury is in session tdoay. ~
Roosevelt murder case is being Cox.
cred
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-25

AS general rule your store has
prospered IN PROPORTION to the
extent aid attractiveness of your ad-
vertisinglin THIS newspaper. Isn't it
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-25
CARD QE THANKS

We desire to thank the members OF
the fire and police departments and es-
pecially Chief Mullen for their splendid
work at the recent fire. But for the in
telligent aid rendered the results of the
fire would certainly have been even
more disastrous.
PERTH AMBOY GAS LIGHT CO.
A. f. Reitemeyer, Supt.
11607-9-25-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-25
Donation Day at Home fo' Aged

TomosM(v will be donation day at
the L<<S Nor the Aged, 16 High street.
ylN the committee will be at
MN Nall day to, receive food or
Mrculation-enough said 4
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-25

The NEWS in every home.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-25

The NEWS in every nome.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-09-25

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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-22
COL. SEELYS
STRANGE VISION
Pet Elephant Jumbo Appears in
Column of Mist and Gives
Dire Warning.

When / got on the train at the
B. & o. passenger station yesterday"
said Colonel T. B. seey to a Tele-
gram representative this morning, Il
saw one of the strangest sights that
! ever looked upon and one that car
ried my mind back to thoughts of
Aladdin, his lamp and the wonderful
genii.
ON looking towards the city saw
a great cloud OF mist in the shape of
monster column rising from the
ground not far from my feet sheer
into the upper atmosphere, pushing
away the white clouds and burying
itself into the deep blue beyond.
The mist appeared to be in con
tinual motion like the spray in
glass jar on the top of soda foun-
tain and came right up out of the
earth and rose higher, higher and
higher, forming fantastical and wierd
figures in their ascent until finally
each was crowded out of sight by
new ones and lost in the upward
rush.
AS looked second time into
the great, steaming, churning column
perceived, gradually taking form, i
large image. The mist particles
whirled and waved and in a moment
recognized the outline of my be-
loved pet elephant Jumbo who sank
TO an awful death in the mud puddle
that used to be in Third street by
the side of the Traders hotel before
that thoroughfare was paved. :.
Looking sharper l saw Jumbo
pointing his trunk to big sign which
was on his side containing some big
letters. AS the image became clear
err and more distinct / read the let
tiers and they formed the words.
PAVE BALTIMORE STREET.
lust then there was loud wills
tie from the locomotive on the track
and the image faded and shrank
away into the rapidly ascending
clouds, leaving me startled and daz-
ed.
Il cannot understand the nature
or cause of this extraordinary phe.
nomenon and am still working 1t
out, but l believe it portends some
thing awful"
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4 = 80 + = : + : + + $50 +
= THE BREAKING OUT OF !.
i THE WAR. 1.
: ; + = + & ; : - = 80 +

Scores of writer's and historians
have described the stirring times of
the outbreak of the Civil war, but 1t
is doubtful If any one ever drew as
comprehensive picture of the events
as does Carl schurz in his "Reminis-
censes.' in the March McClure's. Be-
ginning with the happenings that
followed the election of 1850, the
patriotic sehurz arraigns President
Buchanan's attitude and the s'epi-
demic of compromise" that infected
the whole country. The portentous
first inauguration of Lincoln. is pic
tured with the hand of a master;
and the attack on Sumter and the in
ception of the conflict are SO describ-
ed that the Great Tragedy unfolds
before US as on stage. Even the
comedy foils of tragedy are present,
for schurz's droll wit relieves the
sohber scenes with humorous pic
lures and episodes.
In this number the author tells
also Of his receiving the appointment
of Minister to Spain and how in the
midst of raising regiment of cayal-
ry in New York City he was ordered
to depart on, his mission to Madrid
The instaIment closes with schurz
afioat on his way to Spain.
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BARGAINS IN
ESTATE

Two lots with two houses on each
In Grasselli Addition: lots fronting
on two streets; size of lots 5Ox15O
IT. Price of each $4,000, on easy
terms.
One lot on Oak and Terra Gotta
streets. East clarksburg. This lot
is one of the very best residence
sights in the city; size 5Ox21s It.
One seven room house and lot in
the Industrial Addition; size of lot
3ox15O. This property is In good
repair and in splendid location.
One small farm, near Grasseili,
containing SO acres, has small farm
house and good well Of water; also
splendid young orchard Just begin
ming to bear. Price right II sold
soon.
Also some excellent bargains in
lots at Grasselll and Fair Grounds
Addition.
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SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

SATISFACTION IS MY MOTTO
F. c, WEIGH, GAS FITTING AND
PLUMBING. EAST PIKE STREET.
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Announcement.

HAPGooDs are pleased to mott:
their many friends in Clarksbur,
Fairmont and vicinity. that the
have opened a branch office :
Clarksburg, w. Va, and will be KlI
to interview any employers intereI
ed In securing competent help, {
we'll as employees DESTROYS Of sect
ing better positions.
This win be a great boon to OIL
ployers IN this section, who, pre-
ious to ahis time, have been col
PEELED to rely on their own resourc,
in filing vacancies that necessRr.
occur from time to time.
HAPGooDS is a National orga
ization Of Employment Experts A.
handle only high grade men.
Mr.. Frank A. Wilson, with 9
fees in Oak Hall building, has bee
appointed our representative
charge of this district and will !
glad to call on you, and expli
HAPGooDS proposition to you me.
fully.
Write. phone or call. Rooms 81
Is Oak Hall Bldg, Clarksburg, v
Va. Home phone 454-465.
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SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

use a little KoDoL after your
meals and It WIN be found to AFFORD a
prompt and efficient relief. KoDoL
nearly approximates the digestive
juices. 1t digests what you eat. II
is sold on a guaranteed relief plan,
Sold BY all druggists.
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SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

Piles get quick relief from DR..
Magic Ointment Remem
Der It's made alone for piles-and 1t
work swith certainty and satisfaction
Itching. painful, protruding, or blind
piles disappear like magic BY It's use
Try 1t and seel All dealers.
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'Pineules" tnon-alcoholic) made
from resin from our pine forests,
used FOR hundreds OF years for blad-
der and kidney diseases. Medicine
for thirty days, 800. Guaranteed
to give satisfaction or money refund
ed. Get our guarantee coupon from
Frank G. Bland.
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All headaches go
When you grow wiser
And learn to use
An Early Riser"
DeWitt's Little Early Rsers, safe,
sure pills. Sold by all druggists.
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Pine saive carbolised. acts like a
poultice; highly antiseptie, extensive
y used for eczema. for chapped
hands and lips. cuts. burns, Sold By
Franz, @. Bland.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-22

Fresh fish at the city Market.
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SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

Two Gays treatment free. Ring /.
Dyspepsia Tablets for impaired d.
gestion, impure breath. perfect as
stimulation of food. increased appe-
lite. Do not fall to avail yourself
of the above offer. Sold by Frank
G Bland.
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Your money refunded If after us
Ing thu ee-tourths tA) of tube of
Manzan. you are dissatisfied. Re
turn the balance Of the tube to your
druggist and your money will be
cheertully returned. Take advant.
age Of this ofrer. Frank G. Bland.
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SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

Upholstering and furniture repair
ing cheaper than ever. E. 2. Allen,
664 West Main street, c. R. odell's
old stand.