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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15
TUESDAY, JAN 15. 1907.

The true value of property in the fourteen southern states in 1906 may be conservatiyely estimated at $19,- S77,S04,710, says the Manufacturers Record. In 1860 the true value of property in the whole country. in- cluding the south. was $16,160,000.- 900. The increase in real wealth in the south during the year approxi- mates $2.656,956,158, which means an increase at the rate of about ST. 2s0,000 a day, including Sundays and holidays.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15
Sheriff's Sa|e.

State of Connecticut New Haven
 County-ss. Waterbury. Conn.,,
 January g, 1907.
 By virtue of an execution to me directed I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder the following which was attached on the original writ in suit of George Hartley vs The Waterbury Electric Company, viz:
 All the stock, materials, odds and ends. machinery of every description, shafting, hangers. belting. and all other material owned by said com pany, located in the building occu- pied by said Waterbury Electric Con- pany at No. 4S Jefferson street, at 2 o'clock p. n. on the 23d day of Jan uary. 1907, on the premises of the Waterbury Electric Company at No. 4S Jefferson street, in Waterbury, Conn.
 Attest: MAURICE F. CARMoDY. |12-12-3 Constable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15
ADAPTED TO THE MACHINE.
Perfect Results Can Be Attained ir
 Hemstltehing.

There is no other handwork that can be initiated on the machine quite so successfully as hemstitching, says the Montreal Herald. In fact, unless the work is very carefully done by an expert, the machine work is to be preferred to hand work, being abso- lutely even and smooth. After the threads are drawn in the usual man. ner. fold the hem over almost to the upper edge of the drawn threads, and haste evenly. Have fine needle in the machine and use No. 100 thread for ordinary work. and up to No. 200 for very fine goods. Have both ten. sions very. tight. and the stitch of me dium length. Then stitch on the wrong side just as near the edge of the hem as possible. After removing the basting threads, take the under portion of the hem in one hand and the cloth above the hem in the other, and carefully draw the hem down to the bottom of the drawn threads. Heni-stitched tucks arc made in pre- cisely the same way. and the two make beautiful finish fer white dresses. skirts. aprons and underwear, and save world of time in the mak. ing of dainty baby clothes. A corded effect is sometimes tucked on heavy linen. and it can be produced by stitching a second time. just below the drawn threads. after the hem or tuck has been pulled into place. It can also be made the basis of simple drawn work designs. hen-stitchins both edges by machine. and then put. ting in one or more threads of hand. work through the center.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15
Cheap Evening sesrf.

New evening silks are very sheer and fine. The stiff. heavy sorts have little showing. These gossamer veil ings are printed with eolored flowers. the design in many of them outlined in gold thread. making them almost gorgeous. yet deiicately lovely.
 One of the new chifo1s seems spe- cially designed for lovely evening scarfs. It has a border of vide stripe design in beautiful soft coIorings. The width is just right for . scarf, and one needs to buy only a yard and . half, or two yards at most
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15
ments. The sale was made through the agency of c. H. Hart.

Chauncey Seeley & Co have taken out permit for the carpenter work on the three-family huose which they will build on North Main street for H. J. Smith. As yet the sub-con- tracts have not been awarded.
 The Fidelity Construction company has started to frame the new house which they are building on Baldwin street for Oscar Brenier. The con- tract for the plumbing has been awarded to the Henry Weyand com- pany. The house is arranged for three families and is provided with the usual conveniences.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15
HEARD IN PASSING.

~Grieson. what make is your auto mobile." Its a Berkman-Jandorf- Lichenseten-Smith -Armquist- Brown wittenmeyer- -Berkenhead Sampson BiIlhcover." Gee, That's one I never heard of before Probably not Those are the names of the dff- ferent repairmen who have worked on it since I got if---Chicago Tri- bgne-
 A Kansas City man has just sue eps1sd in gUtt11G . yate1t m on
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15

I had tried everything for my baby, until Dr Lyle recommended Casca- sweet. I can truthfully say it Is the best medicine ever used for babies" Mamie L. Taylor. Bedford, Va. Cascasweet Is sold by H. w. Lake Drug Co. Jos Smith, S26 Bank street, Brooklyn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-15

When the cold winds dry ani .raek the skin sst Dewiftis Witch Hasei SsIve Beld by H- " Lake Dfug O. yss A. onifh. oB unnk ebssl
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-06-06
Postmaster TiCe Is Notified That
Local Office Is Raised, to
Take Effect July |.
INCREASES FOR EMPLOYEES.
The Receipts at This Post Office Dur
ing the Fiscal Year Which Ended
April 1 Exceeded $4,000, and the
Office Thus Becomes One of High
er Rating-No Changes are Con-
templated by Mr.. Tice just Yet.

Postmaster Tice received word yes
terday afternoon that the local post
office had been rated as a first class
office, having passed the required
$4,000 mark in it's sales the last
fiscal year.
On April 1 the annual reports of
the local Office were sent to Washing
ton, and showed receipts of SAL, ,693.-
95 in the sale of stamps, envelopes,
postal cards and wrappers, which
was an increase of $6,938.97 over the
previous years amount. The change
of this office from second to first
class takes effect July 1. Postmaster
Tice said this morning that this
change of rating will not effect the
management of the local post office.
The hours of keeping open and the
clerking hours will remain. the same
for time as yet He said that a
first class Office is granted higher wag-
Sc. According to a recent change
carriers in first class Office receive
from $500 to $1,100 a year and
clerks $1,000 to $4,000, according to
the recommendation given them by
the postmaster. A first class office is
also granted more privileges than an
other grade of office. The postmast-
er can offer recommendations of i'm
provements he deems necessary in
the Office or it's service.
Postmaster Tice said that there
probably will be a number of chang
es here, but not for some time yet.
The local post Office now has eight
carriers, two substitutes, special de-
livery messenger, four clerks and an
assistant postmaster. Examinations
were recently held for another clerk
carrier, and the papers are now being
looked over at Washington, and word
as to the successful one is expected
within a week or two.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-06-06
SMELTERS 8 PER CENT.
Common Stock Raised from z Per
Cent Basis-Big Earnings.

Common Stock Raised from Per
Cent Basis-Big Earnings.
NEW YORK, June 6:-As has gem
orally been expected in Wall street
the disbursement on the common
stock of the American Smelling and
Refining Company was increased yes
terday at the directors meeting by
the announcement of quarterly
dividend of 2 per cent, instead of at
the usual rate of II per cent, thus
putting the stock on an per cent.
basis.
Daniel Guggenheim, president of
the company, stated in explanation
of the increase that it was the desire
of the directors that the stockholders
should share in the prosperity of the
company, but at the same time they
had deemed it wise in the declaration
of dividends to follow the conserva-
tive policy by which they have here
tofore been guided.
The regular dividend was declared
on the preferred stock of IL per
cent. for the quarter, payable July 1,
to stockholders of record June IA.
The common stock dividend is pay
able July Is to stockholders of rec
ord of June 2S.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-06-06
FRESH DEMAND BY
JAPANESE PRESS

TOXIC, June 6:--The Nichi Nichi,
commenting on Japanese and Ameri-
can relations today says:
Even traditional friendship will
not escape rupture should incidents
like those that have occurred in San
Francisco be repeated Whether or
not the sufferers are school children
or restaurant keepers. and the site of
persecution be limited to California,
it does not alter the fact that our
compatriots are victims of anti-Jap-
anese outrages.
Japanese go there under treaty
protection.
President Roosevelt's enlightened
message to the last congress was re-
ceived here with eminent satisfaction,
but actual developments since are a
total failure.
What we want are not so many
expressions of civilized sentiments
but one act of efficient protection OF
the treaty rights of Japanese.
1.-The waste paper box is no des-
tination for treaty between Japan
and the United States"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-06-06
THREAT ITO BLOW UP
The ST. REGIS HOTEL

NEW YORK, June 6:-For the
third time in three years r. M. Haan,
proprietor of the Hotel st. Regis, the
palatial structure at Fifth avenue and
Fifty-ninth street, owned by the As
tor estate, has received a blackmail-
ing letter demanding the immediate
payment of $4,000 under the penalty
that the hotel would be blown up
with dynamite if he refused to COM
ply Mr.. Haan is now in Europe. The
letter, which was delivered at the ho-
tel within the last few days, was
opened by his son-in-law and mana
ger, Mr. Geller.
The letter, which was written in
Ileadpencil and signed "The Big
Hand" with an accompanying draw
ing giving point to the signature, is
said to have directed Mr.. Haan to
leave the money in package at a
certain place in Central Park at a
given time. Capt. McCafferty chief
of the detective bureau at police
headquarters, was Immediately in
formed of the blackmailing attempt
and both regular and private detect
ives are trying to run down the
writer.
The hotel is carefully guarded. 1t
is said that detectives are even work
ing in the hotel as employees in an eff
fort to both prevent the blackmailer
from carrying out his threat and to
secure some clue that may lead to the
originator of the blackmailing threat.
1t is obvious that the manager of
the hotel treats the letter seriously
and not as the product of the disor-
dered mind of some crank The hotel
management has had some trouble
with the employees at various times in
the past few weeks and it has been
found necessary to discharge severa'
members of the hotel force. 1t is
implied that the attempt to black
mail Mr. Haan may be the result oil
conspiracy among certain of the
discharged employees, but there is nc
evidence at present to substantiate
the allegation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-06-06
GOOD FRIDAY HOLIDAY
OPPOSED BY GOVERNOR
Measure Will be Returned to the
Legislature June 18 Without
His Signature-Opposition.

TRENTON, June 6:-Governor
Stokes will not sign Senate bill No.
291, making Good Friday legal
holiday. The bill has been the sub
ject of considerable anxiety on the
part of the governor. At first the
idea of a holiday on Good Friday was
well received and when the bill was
passed on the day before Good Fri
day it was not signed only because
without longer notice it might cause
confusion in the banks.
But since then the church people
of many denominations have protest.
ed against the bill becoming a law
and innumerable letters have been
received asserting the objection that
what is now religious day would
degenerate into day of sports. So
the governor has laid it away with
the forty other bills to be returned
to the Legislature June IS.
1t was thought that Hebrews might
object to the holiday, but they have
been seemingly Indifferent, and the
objections have come only from the
Christian denominations.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-06-06
NEW COURSES FIXED
FOR RUTGERS COLLEGE

NEW BRUNSWICK, June g.
A revised curriculum of studies has
just been approved by the faculty of
Rutgers College. All the courses
have been re-arranged, and more
elective subjects, including Spanish
and Italian have been added. For
the first time a course is offered in
mechanical engineering parallel to
the civil engineering and electrical
engineering courses, and leading to
B. l.. degree.
Besides this new course in gen.
eral science has been added, leading
to a B. l.. degree also. In conform
ity with prevailing practice in the
larger universities the college year
has been divided into two terms in
stead of three.
The faculty has been working on
the new courses and arranging the
old ones for over a year and have
just published its report, after in
vestigating the courses in the col
leges of the east.
These new courses, together with
the advancement of work in the civil
and electrical courses, and compul-
sorry summer practical work of 100
hours, raises Rutgers to the standard
of similar institutions.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-06-06
ODD, FELLOWS AT BIC
WOODBRIDGE MEETING
Large Delegation from This City Wit
messed Passing of Three Links
to Hobart Lodge

About twenty-five members of
Lawrence Lodge and Valhalla Lodge,
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of
this city, went to Woodbridge last
night to visit Hobart Lodge, No. 270,
in their rooms in Phillips hall.
The occasion was the visitation of
Carteret Lodge to Hobart Lodge for
the purpose of presenting them with
the three links that are being passed
to the different lodges in the district.
They will probably be presented to
Lawrence Lodge in this city October
or November. There were about $50
Odd Fellows present, representing all
of the lodges in the district with the
exception of one.
Grand Master Frank Crowther, of
this city, and Grand Marshal Thomas
e. English, of Ridgewood, were pres
ent. Grand Master Crowther intro
duced Rev. J. w. Van Kirk, of
Youngstown, o., as the speaker of the
evening. Rev. Mr.. Van Kirk, who
works among the Masonic and Odd
Fellows lodges in this country, gave
an excellent address on his trips
around the world and his visits
among the different lodges and the
good work that had been accom-
plished. Remarks were also made by
Grand Master Crowther and Grand
Marshal English.
A social hour followed and refresh
ments were served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-06-06
FORESTERS OF COURT
AMBOY IN NEW HALL,

The first regular meeting of Court
Amboy, No. 5S, Foresters of America,
in the new hall in the Ellie building
in State street was held last night.
The furnishing of the lodge room is
not yet completed but it is expected
that all of the furniture will be in the
room by the last of the week.
Arrangements for the memorial
service Sunday were completed. They
will meet at the hall at 10 O'Clock
that morning and, with a band march
to Alpine and St. Mary's cemeteries,
where the graves of their departed
brothers will be decorated. A large
delegation from Court Tottenville,
No. 213, Court Mcclellan, No. 81, of
Fords, and Court Standard. No. Ill,
of this city, will participate with
them.
After the ceremony at the ceme-
teries they will return to the hall. A
committee from the court will go to
South Amboy Woodbridge and Jer-
sey City to decorate the graves of
their departed members in the ceme-
taries at those places Saturday.
A set of gavel, ballot box and Bible
was presented to the court by Cabin
Amboy, Woodchoppers, for their new
lodge room. The presentation was
made by Master Woodchopper Ever
Everson. District Deputy Thomas w.
Robbins, of Railway, also made an Of
fetal visit at this meeting. At the
next meeting to be held on June 10,
Lecturer Thomas Lucas is arra ~ing
a program consisting of vocal and il
strumental music.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-06-06
WALKED FROM N. Y. Ill
WITH TYPHOID FEVER.
Man Found in Serious Condition on
Porch of State Street House
Taken to Hospital.

After walking from New York to
this city, being on the road Tuesday
night and wandering about twon yes
terday for several hours, John Rom
bacha, forty years old. Slav, who
had come from Pennsylvania, stopped
to rest on the porch of c. c. Chris
tensen's house at State and Paterson
streets.
The people in the house noticed
the mans condition shortly before 6
o'clock and the police were notified.
Ronbacka, who was pronounced
dangerously i'll, was taken in the am
bulance to the city hospital where he
is under the care of DR.. F. C. Henry.
He has typhoid fever and his condi-
tion is precarious.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-06-06
new HEAL I'll INSPECTOR
WILL BEGIN TOMORROW

The city's new health inspector,
Cortlandt E. Brewster, will COM
mence his duties tomorrow morning.
His appointment reads from June 1,
but owing to his connection with a
terra Gotta firm, he was unable to
start before. Just what work will be
done first remains to be decided upon
by Inspectors Fithian and Brewster.
At the start no house to house can
vass will be made. The butcher
shops and public toilets will probably
be among the first to be inspected.
During the first year. Inspector
Brewster will not be uniformed, but
will commence with an Inspector S
badge. Later he may be provided
with cap.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-06-06
WOMEN'S RELIEF CORPS
TO VISIT COUNTY SEAT.

The Women's Relief Corps held a
meeting last night at the home of
Mrs. Elizabeth Horner, 1876 Rector
street, and settled up the Memorial
Day affairs. A rising vote of thanks
was extended to the girls who volun-
teered as singers on Memorial Day.
A committee of five was appointed to
visit the New Brunswick corps Satur-
day night, consisting of Mrs. Mary
Bunten, Mrs. Elizabeth Horner, Mrs.
Hannah Salmon, Mrs. Catherine Gar
retson and Mrs. Emma Haggerty.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-06-06
ARRESTED FOR FRAUD,
AT BRIDGEPORT, CONN

holding up the whole matter in
Goldsmith G. Brooks, who kept the
Hub clothing store at 1874 Smith
street, which was recently closed in
an attachment case brought by New
York creditors, was arrested in
Bridgeport, Conn, this morning on
charge of fraud.
1t is alleged, it is understood, that
goods were sent here and shipped
away, and not paid for.
1t is only a day or two ago that
New York parties asked the local po-
lice to phone to Connecticut for his
arrest, but the local authorities could
not act,without warrant.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-06-06
DR.. spodoross Addresses Pupils.

Rev. Dr. w. C. Snodgrass gave an
interesting address to the grammar
grades of school No. | yesterday His
subject was THE Mammoth Cave in
Kentucky" His descriptions were
very realistic, especially about the
star chamber. The address was in
structive and full of humor of the
highest order. 1t held the attention
of teachers and pupils for three
quarters of an hour.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-06-06
G. A. R. Veterans to Attend.

Major Dandy Post, G. A. R., held
a meeting last night in the Odd Fell
lows building. Memorial Day affairs
were closed up, bills paid and the
committees discharged.
1t was decided that five members
should attend the annual state G.. A.
R. encampment at Ocean City June
81 and 2S. The following will at
tend: Commander George R. Bunten,
Vice Commander Daniel C. Hutchin-
son, Henry Dillon, Charles Hagerty
and w. H. Salmon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-06-06
Enforcing DOG Ordinance.

The dog catcher was out again
early this morning and captured a
number of unlicensed CANNES, and
placed them in the city pound on
upper New Brunswick avenue. The
work of the catcher was watched by
number of people at several places
The number of licenses issued by
the city clerk in now about 800, and
still on the increase. Several own
ers of dobs placed in the pound have
redeemed them and taken out licen-
Sne
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-06-06

TRENTON, June 6:--The Supreme
Court has granted a postponement Of
the hearing on the appeals Of David II.
Brand and John Brand Of this city, on
trial The Brands were convicted of
aiding and abetting arson. John II.
Backes, counsel for the defendants.
moved a postponement, as the stem :
ographer who took the testimony had
mislaid his notes and they were not
found for several weeks. For this rea-
son it had been impossible to get the
Testimony and briefs printed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-06-06

At the meeting of the Board of
Water Commissioners last night the
republican majority placed Charles
B. Mckenzie in the position of re-
pair man and Taper, now held by
John F. Donehue.
The appointment was made by a
party vote after an unsuccessful at
tempt by Commissioner George J.
Haney to have B. Frank Henry
named. Mr.. Haney nominated Mr.
Henry, but President Thomas ]. Clark
did not vote for him, and he receiv-
ed but two votes, those of Commis-
sioners Haney and Grouse. the other
three members not voting.
President Clark then nominated
Mr.. Mckenzie, and he received the
votes of Commissioners Clark, Haney
and Grouse, the three republican,
members of the board.
This political move was preceded
by a caucus just before the meeting
began, the commissioners retiring to
the ante room. Mckenzie will COM
mence his duties July 1. The salary
is $65 a month. Donehue was APP
pointed before the republicans gained
majority in the board.
A resolution introduced by the
committee on power was read, stat
ing the need of a horse and cart at
Runyon for the carting of ashes. The
resolution was adopted. 1t was de-
cided to receive bids on two carloads
of pipe for local extensions.
1t was decided to communicates
with the Woodbridge Township COM
mittee, stating that their comunica-
tion had been received and that the
local board would be pleased to meet
them on a date suitable to discuss
the matter of extending the water
mains to Sewaren The communlca-
| tion, which was received from the
+, Woodbridge township, was referred
to the committee on pipe.
Kelly & McA1inden, who have tho
contract for setting a number of me-
ters in this city, have petitioned the
board for more money to finish the
contract. They claim that about f1f-
teen meters out of the contract num-
ber cannot be set on account Of In
convenience, additional pipe and 9TH
er expenses. This matter was refer
red to the committee on pipes, who
went out today to look over some or
the cases.
Get Deeds for Six Lots.
Three deeds for six lots purchased
at Runyon were received.
A number of reports for the month Of
ay were read and approved, as fol-
! li3ws: sComptroller's report-Expendi-
ires, $53S.52; incidentals, $500; fuel
and supplies at Runyon, $655.94; rs-
| pairs $3.50; printing and stations II
$63.78. The superintendent's report
stated that thirty-one taps had been
made during May.
The superintendent's report stated
that s672253 had been received on
meter bills and s1s4.s2 on tap PERMITS
making total of S6,917.45.
The city treasurer's report Tor May
was: Collection receipts. .$5,39S.4l; ball
ance, April 81, $1s,653.34; salaries of
officials, $36502; salaries at Runyon,
s47257; fuel and supplies at Runyon.
$357 30; printing and stationery, $3s.4o;
repairs, sSS2.91; incidentals. s46.6s; @ ex-
tensions, S50S04; tapping meters, Slzis-
OS; interest on bonds, $l.S52.5o; totai'
$3,652.11.
as follows: Account of water depart
ment, S5,398.41; water rents previous TO
1907 S1,S2141 water rents 1907, 20
S527S; tap permits, $194;92; interest on on
1 claims, 1883; bank deposit, $l0.l1s
paid to treasurer May 81, $5,3ss.1.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-06-06
Sail for Europe Today.

Several local people accompanied
Andrew Tallaksen to New York this
morning to see him off on the steam
er United States for Europe. Several
other local and Keyport people who
were booked through the agency of
F. L. Brown, sailed on this steamer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-06-06
Immigration Commission Busy.

The American immigration Com
mission, of which Congressman Ben
jamin f. Howell is member, is now
at Naples. The members, who are
making a tour of the Mediterranean
countries, questioned closely the
emigrants on board the steamer
Florida before she sailed for New
York, asking them particularly where
they were going in America.