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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-11-18
DROPS THEORY
OF ACCIDENT
Detective PeIlier and Lawyer
SOmOgyi Obtain Evidence for
Prosecution in Keasbey Case.
BEARS OUT THE NEWS THEORY

Lawyer Stephen F. Somogyi and
Detective Richard A. Peltier, worked
Saturday and yesterday on the Keas-
bey murder case. to obtain evidence
for the prosecution, have found that
the shooting was not accidental,
which corroborates the story in the
NEWS Saturday. Wegie, it is al
legged, shot Deock, because he refus-
ed to return with him to Europe.
When Wegie was arrested, a ticket
for Europe was found in his pockets.
He was to have sailed Friday, the
day following the shooting.
Steve Veres and Steve Veisei both
of Woodbridge township, have been
arrested and committed to Jail by
Justice of the Peace Sedan, of New
Brunswick, as witnesses in the case.
Victim Is Buried.
The funeral of Charles Deock. of
keasbey, who died in the city hospital
early Friday morning. as the result of
being shot. took place from his latc
residence at O'Clock yesterday after
noon. 1t was largely attended by
friends and relatives from that place
and this city. Rev. Mr.. Kuzma, of the
Hungarian Presbyterian church, in
kirkland place, this city, officiated. In
terment followed in Alpine cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-11-18
DANCES WERE
AN ATTRACTION
Ladies Society Fremad Held a
Brilliant Masquerade Ball
in Washington Hall.
DANA'S PRIVATE AFFAIR
First Monthly Event Of Season
in Dana Hall Attended By
Large Number.

2 The Danish Sisterhood Society
Fremad," held it's third annual mas
querade ball, Saturday night in
Washington hall and a better crowd
has not attended an affair in Wash
ington hall this season. This was
the first masquerade of the season in
this vicinity and it proved decided
success in every way Six handsome
prizes were awarded, three to ladies
and three to gentlemen. They were:
first ladies', a sofa pillow; second, a
glass set; third comb set; first gen.
tleman's, an umbrella; second, a wine
set; third, gold watch chain. Many
handsome and comical costumes were
to be seen.
After the awarding of the prizes,
shortly after midnight, the masks
were removed and dancing resumed.
Eight prizes were to have been
awarded, but the cash prize for
groups were not given out, no groups
appearing. At midnight supper
was served in the balcony of the hall.
The committee in charge consisted
of: Mrs. Terman Laurison, Mrs. Anna
Hansen, Mrs. Christian Hansen. Mrs.
Martin Rasmussen, Mrs. Catherine
Miller, Mrs. Christine Wickman.
Floor managers were Edward Hansen
and John Wissing. Music was fur
nished by Marinus Peterson.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-11-18
CONDITION OF
MRS. BRADLEY
Defense Opened Today With Sail
Lake City Physician on the
Witness Stand.
SOME OFFICERS ALSO TESTIFY

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1S:-Evi-
dence tending to prove insanity in
the defense of Mrs. Bradley was in
troduced in the murder trial here to-
day. James Hay and Charles Cot
trell both testified that Mrs. Bradley
during an interview shortly after
tragedy, acted in peculiar manner
The witnesses strengthened the i'm.
preston that the woman, either from
extreme agitation or mental unsound-
ness, was erratic in her behavior.
Police officers testified as to the
erratic actions of Mrs. Bradley. On
cross-examination they said they
didn't believe her to be insane at the
time of the shooting.
DR.. c. w. Whitney, of Salt Lake
City,s told of treating Mrs Bradley as
her physician during her confinement
in the hospital, and of her affliction
in her own home with blood-poison-
ing following Browns relation with
her. The witness testified that the
last operation for blood poisoning
was followedssi1y extreme delirium
lasting several days. A recess was
then taken.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-11-18

MILLVILLE, Nov. 1S:-Walter
Scott Calkins, "a merchant of this
place, is claimant of the estates of
the Duke of Portland, in connection
with which the remarkable Druce
case is now being Investigated in the
English courts. Mr.. Calkins says he
traces his lineage from the Oldest
son of Duke of Portland who came
to this country more than a century
ago with a patent to an estate in
Greene county, N. y, and who es-
tablished the town of Durham.
The Duke of Portland is one of the
wealthiest and most influential peers
in England. One George Hallam
Druce, who claims he was the eldest
son of thesfirst Duke of Portland, is
fighting for the possession of the
title. 1t is alleged that the old Duke
of Portland also posed as George
Druce, well-known English mer-
chant and had secret stairways con-
Meeting his store with his ducal
palace.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-11-18
HALE SALOON
MAN TO COURT
Fined $40 for Serving on Sunday
Hearing Tonight on Other
Charges.
DISORDER is ALLEGED

Brunislav Melaski, thirty-four
years OF age, saloonkeeper, of is
Eilzabeth street, was arrested by Pa
trolman Meshrow, yesterday on a
charge for violating the excise law.
The officer said he saw three men
drinking in the rear of the saloon.
Melaski claims they were friends
from New York who he was treat
ing, but the recorder fined him 500.
Complaints have been made that he
runs a dance every Saturday night
and keeps disorderly house. He
Will be given hearing before the re-
corded tonight at o'clock on this
charge. He paid his fine and said he
would appear tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-11-18
The 0raiOricaI and Musical Con-
tests Of W.C.T.U. Made an
Interesting Event.
SIMPSON M. {. CHURCH
Matthew Ulhanski Wins Pia1o
Prize and Harry ReIyea is
0faioricaI Winner.

The Women's Christian Temper>k
ance Union held gold and silver
medal contest, oratorical and muEi-
cal in Simpson M. E. church Satur-
day night, before large audiences
The contestants rendered their ze-.
lections in creditable manner. Tbs.
gold medal for the best orator$r@A
effort went to Harry Relyea, Of
Brunswick. Honorable mention
made of Miss Jennie Duncan,
Prospect Plains.
Matthew Urbanskf, of this city,
carried off the silver medal in the
musical contest James Z. Noe made
the presentation speech.
Mrs. G. D. Runyon. county super>
intendent delivered brief history of
the contest work
Mrs. Anna Fisher. county pre8f~
dent, made a short speech and asked
for an offering Of 500.
The program follows: 81
Organ Adanta" Wygard
Ernest Hilsdorf.
Song-"My Country 'Tis of Thee
Audience.
Piano-"May Breeze" Gustav Danga
Miss Hattie Drost.
Recitation Patriotic Gins Of Tenl-
perance,"
Miss Elsie Van Liew, of New Brunss
wick
Piano-"Bye and Bye ~
Walter c. stine1
Miss Orsa Jenen.
Recitation-.'T Drunkard' s Dream.
Miss Carrie E. Way, of Sayreyi1le.
Piano .Kammenoi,"
Ostrou Rubensteiu
Miss Lavina Colyer-
Recitation-..A White Life for Two.
Miss May Locker, of South Amboy. Z
Vocal Solo" Happy Days, /"
Mrs. Franz Nelson.
Miss aKfie OsterhUur.
Recitation-"The Vice Of InteMytl&
ance,"
Miss Jennie Duncan, of Pleasant
Plains.
Piano-"Caprice Characteristics. =
Paul Wacha
Matthew Urbanski.
Recitation-"Are We Slaves?"
Harry Relyea, of New Brunswick
Recitation (by request). "A Serf-
Gus Charge Lloyd Wilson. of Me-
tuchen. Mr.. Wilson was not in the
competition.
After the awarding of the medals
an offering was taken. The judges
of oratory were Prof S. E. ShuIle
Rev. J. H. Northrup, Judge Lyon, Mrs.
francis w. Kitchel and Miss Mary
Z. Vaughan. For music the judges
were J. H. Graham, James E. Noe.
Mrs. Henry Dillon, Miss Grace Hawk
and Mrs. Adele NJ. Stevenson.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-11-18
.COLORED BURGLAR HAS
CONFESSED TO CRIME

RED BANK, Nov. 1S:-Two colored
men. Chester Mitchell. of Middletown,
and Charles Jones, of Eatontown. were
sent to the county Jail yesterday on the
charge of looting the home of Miss
Amanda White and burning her barn.
Miss White, who is sixty-five years
old, lived alone in Little Silver. She
was awakened at a. m. several nights
ago by a noise and was startled by a
bright light in her room from the burn
ing barn. She alarmed the neighbors,
who helped her to confine the flames, to
the barn. In her absence from the
house the thieves broke into the place
and stole jewelry and clothing. Detec-
tive ]. B. Rue was put on the case and
suspected Mitchell and Jones. The men
had been working in the neighborhood
and their movements were closely
watched, until Saturday night when
they were arrested here by Rue and
Patrolman J. F.. Patterson Jones con-
fessed, placing all the blame on Nit
chell. saying he did the planning and
the job. Mitchell was sullen and de-
MED everything. 1t is thought most
of the stolen goods will be recovered.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-11-18
DR.. CROWTHER SPEAKS
TO LARGE GATHERING

DIR. Frank Crowther, acting grand
master of the Odd Fellows in the
State of New Jersey, delivered the
address at the twentieth annual me-
mortal services held by the lodges of
district No. 3, of Kings county, last
night.
The service was held in st.
Georges Episcopal church, Gates and
Marcy avenues, Brooklyn. The pas
tor, Rev. Winfield S. Baer, delivered
the sermon, after which DR.. Crow
ther spoke. The edifice, which has a
seating capacity of from 1900 to
800, was packed to overlooking and
DR.. Crowther made deep impress
sion.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-11-18
.BARTENDERS ELECT A
new BUSINESS AGENT

The International Bartenders' League
held meeting yesterday afternoon in
their meeting rooms on New Brunswick
avenue At the business session Joseph
McNulty was elected business agent, in
place of John Cluney, who resigned on
account of being president
After the meeting refreshments were
served and an enjoyable time was spent.
If there is something You want
something a little out of the ordinary
INQUIRE OF THE PUBLIC,
through a want ad.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-11-18
ONE MORE SUNDAY FOR
REV. ". P. HILL HERE

Rev. William Powell Hill preach
ed his last Sunday night sermon but
one last night in the First Baptist
church in Fayette street.
AS told recently in the NEWS, Mr..
Hill has resigned as pastor, to take
effect on or before December 1. Next
Sunday evening he will preach. what
he last night announced as his last
sermon in this city. He will preach
both morning and exening next Sun
day.
Today Mr.. Hill is speaker at the
fifty-second anniversary of a New
York church. He may remain in this
city for the winter and preach out
of-town
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-11-18
ODD FELLOWS MEET
AT STATE CAPITOL

DR.. Frank Crowther, acting grand
master, will attend the committee
meetings of the grand lodge of Odd
Fellows in Trenton tonight. The
meeting of the grand encampment
will be held tomorrow.
"Wednesday and Thursday the
grand lodge will hold its annual
session in Masonic hall, Trenton.
The most important topic to be dis
cussed at this convention is that of
the selection of site for the home
for Odd Fellows.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-11-18
FIND PART OF
LOOT IN SEWER
Three Small Banks Taken From
Clark Residence By Ever.
son Picked Up.
WHERE CONFESSION SAID
Money Extracted From Them and
They Were Then Cast.
Away.

Three small safes issued by the
Perth Amboy Trust Company to de-
positors were found Saturday after
noon by the men cleaning out the
sewer at Madison avenue and Market
street. They had been broken open
and were In rusty condition.
They are part of the haul which
Andrew Everson secured on the
night of August 90, 23 or "a from
the residence of A. c. Clark, 9 Water
street. The family was away at the
time. There was 81 or SIS in each
of the banks when taken.
Everson acknowledged these in his
confession and told of their location.
Street Commissioner Fullerton
has turned them over to Chief Burke.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-11-18
SERVICES IN MEMORY
OF cORTLANDT PARKER

Services in memory of the late
Cortlandt Parker, Sr., Nestor of the
New Jersey bar. were held in Trinity
Church, Newark, last night The
services were attended by members
OF the New Jersey bar and friends.
Bishop Edwin S. Lines, the Rev. DR..
John G. Eccleston, former rector of
Trinity church and Chancellor Will
liam J. Magic spoke.
j. l.. Kearny and James Parker
attended from this city.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-11-18
Offering For Temperance Work.

A meeting of the session of the
First Presbyterian church was held
after the morning service yesterday,
for the purpose of arranging for
collection for temperance work.
1t was decided to hold it the fourth
Sunday in February.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-11-18
PREPARE APPROACH
TO RAILROAD BRIDGE

Work is being pushed along on
the new railroad bridge and one OF
the foremen said that it would be
open for traffic either in January or
February.
All the spans except one have been
laid on this side. The total number
of spans will be thirty-one. The ap-
proach for north bound trains has al
ready been laid and work on the
other bed will be started next week
or the following.
AT the center the men are working
night and day getting ready to put
up the draw.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-11-18
FILLED CHURCH TO
HEAR REV. Mr.. HANSON

Rev. Albert Hanson, of Philadelphia
who conducted a successful revival in
the Danish M. e. church last week, oc-
cupied the pulpit at both morning and
evening services yesterday.
The choir. assisted by an orchestra,
rendered a special musical program A
collection was taken for Rev. MIR. Han
son at this service for the good work
that he accomplished during the past
week.
Several were taken into the church
on full membership and several on pro-
baton.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-11-18
BENCH WARRANT OUT
FOR THOMAS JONES
specin, to the EVENING NEWS:

NEW BRUNSWICK, Nov. IS
Judge Booraem, today, ordered that
a bench warrant be issued for Thom-
as Jones, of William street, Perth
Amboy, who is wanted as witness
in the trial of Robert Huff, of Perth
Amboy, accused of getting $40 under
false pretenses The case was moved
today and Jones was absent. AS a
result the trial had to go off and the
bench warrant was issued.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-11-18
PRESIDING ELDER AT
SIMPSON me- CHURCH

Presiding Elder Daniel Halleron of
the Elizabeth district of the Newark
conference, occupied the pulpit in
Simpson NJ e. church yesterday
morning. In the evening Rev. DR..
w. c. Snodgrass preached.
At the Epworth League meeting
led by Richard Sheppard, the new
president, Joseph F. Walker, was in
stalled by the pastor. After the in
stallatiOn, Mr. Walker made brief
address.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-11-18
MAY OPEN ANOTHER
SKATING RINK HERE

c. B. Everdell, who was the man
ager of the Lyceum roller skating
rink here, is about to open large
rink in Chester, Pa. The season of
Riverside park, of which Mr.. Ever
dell is also manager, has closed Mr..
Everdell is trying to secure a suitable
building in this vicinity for a rink.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-11-18
CLOTHES LINE PARTED:
WOMAN FELL FROM ROOF
Mary lhmat Injured in Fall From
Top Of an Addition, about
Fifteen Feet High.

Mary Ihmat. domestic at the
home of Jacob Goldberger. 432 State
street. fell from the roof of an addi-
tion, a distance Of fifteen feet. this
morning and sustained a sprained
wrist and ankle.
She was badly bruised about the
face and body. DR.. Silk was hastily
called after the accident and dressed
her wounds, which, although not seri-
Duh, are painful, and it will be some
time before she will recover.
The accident occurred as she was
hanging out clothes on a line. The
rope suddcnly parted and she fell to
the hard ground below.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-11-18
ROOFING co. BUILDS
PLACE IN KING STREET

The New Jersey Roofing Company,
which at present has offices at 80
Smith street, is building new stable
and plant on King street, adjoining
the Eagle Athletic Club The plant
will be of frame construction and
part of it two stories high. 1t will be
IS feet in siXe. The stable will
be 25 Is feet
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-11-18
Name New Secretary.

. The Independent Italian American
Club held meeting yesterday after
noon in their club rooms on New Bruns-
wick avenue. Four new members were
initiated. +. Colosimo was elected Sec
retary in place of G. Pico, resigned
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-11-18
NEW MEMBERS FOR
THE NEUTRAL LODGE

A meeting of Neutral Lodge, Inde-
pendent Order of Good Templars, was
held in l. o. G. T. hall Saturday
night. Three candidates were initi-
ated and two applications were re-
ceived. s.
A social followed. Music and
dancing were enjoyed. Refresh
ments were served by the committee.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-11-18
PREPARE TO OPEN
THE AMBOY THEATRE

The management of the Amboy
theatre is making every effort to have
it opened next Monday night. The
steam heating plant is being COM
pleted and new electric light sys-
tenn is being installed. The theatre
will be under the management of
Emanual Sachs the original lesse.
There is still doubt as to who will be
Mr.. Sachs manager.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-11-18
school No. . Entered Ap.;p.

Principal Hulse &of school No 2
again reports that thieves entered the
building Friday night. They tied up
quantity of paper and crayons
ready to take away but did not do so.
Patrolman McDermott was sent to
investigate this morning.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-11-18
LAST PLACARO FOR
CONTACION REMOVED

Health Inspector G. w. Fithian re-
ports today-that the last placard of
contagious disease, in the place has
been removed. AS far as the health
authorities know, the city is now free
of contagion.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-11-18
SWITCHMEN ON EASTERN
RAILROADS MAY STRIKE.

BUFFALO, Nov 1S:-Negotiatfons
between the eastern railroads and the
Switchmen's Union of North America
are practically ended unless one side
or the other recedes before night Ser
ious developments are expected. All
railroads east of Chicago and thousands
of men are concerned. The switchmen
ask for more money and an eight-hour
day. They say the concessions were
granted west of Chicago year ago.
The railroad managers refuse all de-
mands.
Better get that furnished room
ssset to rights on the day your aa
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-11-18

The Young Mems Social Club has been
formed here principally by a number of
Italian barbers- meeting is to ba
held tonight. at which a room may be
decided upon.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-11-18

y NEW BRUNSWICK. Nov. 1S-Edward
III. Lawson, a colored student. was dis
missed from Entgers College Saturday
after having haen caught in the act Of
Irobbfns the mails at Winrnts Hall dor
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-06-21
FROM THE PEW

The Jews bad jus. turned their
backs upon Egyptian bondage and
had their faces towards the land Of
promise when they began 10 lind fault
with Moses and to complain that they
were not allowed 10 die ia slavery and
i'm suffering rather than in the wilder
ness. ln reply to the murmurings
this great leader simply said: "Be
still and see the salvation God
And then the God Of the CLOUD
and of tine "nre' and their great de
hvercr gave this command: SEQ for
ward. 30. "Be still and "go forward. '
Is there anything Inconsistent be-
tween the two commands? Not at all.
There are times iu each human life
when there is nothing To do but TO
"stand still, and then again when II
is .in not TO ego forward Stonewall
Jackson took his first step among the
immortals by simply standing still,
and then his fame became worldwide
bv the alacrity with which he moved
forward and the fury with which he
fell upon the foe.
The mother day boy day has gone
forward i'm untiring, thoughtful, low
ing mini,trations 20 the sick child
but the child dies and she folds hel
hands. bows Der head and out Of he
breaking heart says. "Ihy will, mo-
mine.n The storm is coming, W.
watch its gathering force, rush f
shelter and sit still until its fury Ina
been spent.
The farmer works through the Ions
summer days and when the worl
has all been done simply waits for tn
harvest. The wise captain Of the Sc
craft finds il best now and then to an
chor in the face Of the storm and thei
to drive into It's very teeth as though
he defed its wrath.
The soldier draws sharp ana quicl
distinction between the command t.
"halt. and the command TO "go for
ward aud disobedience in either cas-
would mean disaster. SO with TN
Christian soldier, let him know an'
understand the command of the Cap
tain Of his salvation aud be ready t'
obey whether il bee 10 stand still" o
go forward. "
Some one has said that "genius II
eternal patience, and we will ado
that GOODNESS o., made zap Of patience
and Of push.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-06-21
YOUR GRANDMOTHER USED IT.
But She Never Had Sulphur in Such
Convenient Form as This.

Your grandmother used sulphur as
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Taken internally, II puriie, the
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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1907-06-21
Hidden Dangers
Nature Gives Timely Warnings That No
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Danger Signal No. comes from the
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