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Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-08-19
APPROVE SCHOOL PLANS
State Authorities Pass UpOR ArchI-
teCt DaytOn's Work.

The plans of Architect John H.
Dayton for the eighteen-room cen
tral grammar school to be erected
on the Barracks property were ap-
proved and sealed by the State
Board of Education. at Trenton, yes
terday.
Mr.. Dayton had the plans verbally
approved last week, but yesterday
took them to Trenton in person and
had the seals affixed. Secretary
Colyer. as was provided for by the
local board Monday night, will ad-
yertise for bids for the erection of
the school, to be received Wednes-
day, September 8.
Engineer Badger, of the Mutual
Heating & Ventilating Company, OF
New York, was also at Trenton yes
terday to have his plans for heating
and ventilating the two new schools
approved.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-08-19
BOY HELD FOR
The GRANDJORY

Thomas Searini, seventeen years
old, of King street. was held under
$500 bail by Recorder Pickersgill
this morning to await the action Of
the grand Jury on q charge of grand
larceny preferred by Mrs. Breiden,
and under 500 bail on a charge OF
petty larceny preferred by Mrs. Coll.
Both of the complainants also live aE
8 King street and were In court this
morning.
Mrs. Coll accused the youth OF
stealing gold ring, q pair Of Gun
buttons and SIS from her, and Mrs.
Breiden said pair Of shoes and
other articles had been stolen from
her. When arrested by Patrollnan
Wood yesterday the ring and shoes
were given up by Searini, but he
denied any knowledge OF the money
In court this morning.
Chief Burke asked Searini where
the cuff buttons were. After deny
ing that he had taken them he finaf-
ly said that he had bought a pair In
the and 10 cent store, but that he
had thrown them out of the cell win
dow. A friend of the complainant
then said that Searini had offered
the buttons to him a few minutes
before court and that he had refused
to accept them
A friend of the prisoner went out
side and brought in the missing but
tons, Searinin having given them to
him short time before.
The recorder was at first inclined
to be lenient with the prisoner but,
on account OF his prevarications,
made the bail high.
When questioned through an In
terpreter Searini refused to admit or
tell that he had stolen the Sis or
what he had done with it.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-08-19
EELLKI.SS |: LKI.SS GOING TO
LONG BRANCH

A committee, consisting OF six
members of New Brunswick Lodge
No. 324, were at the meeting OF
Perth Amboy Lodge No. 7S4, B. p.
o. Elks, last night. for the purpose
Of making arrangements for the two
lodges to attend the dedication Of
the new home of the Long Branch
Lodge Friday, August 2S.
The committee Of Perth Amboy
lodge is Charles Overman, Peter
Kroeger and Henry Hughes They
will work in conjunction with the
New Brunswick committee in MAX.
will go from here on a special car
leaving the Central depot at 9s15.
O'Clock that morning. A band win
accompany them.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-08-19
PLANNING FOR A
FAIR OF A WEEK

A meeting Of the joint committee
of Pc Ambo Tribe No. 65, Red Men,
and Mohawk Council No. SO, Degree
of Pocahontas, was held In the JEFF
ferson building last night, when d
committee was named to secure
Washington hall for the week begin
ming November 16,
The committee named is Mrs. So
phia Erickson and Mrs. Mary Gilman
and Rasmus Lund
The ball committee is to report at
4 meeting to be held at the home OF
Mrs. Erickson IN Oak street next
Monday night. when further plans
VIII be made for the fair.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-08-19
WOODMEN INITIATE
s IN FORDS CAMP

The combined degree team Of
Goodwill Camp No. 81 and Perth
Amboy Camp No. 10, Woedmen of
the World, attended a meeting Of
Raritan Camp No. so at Fords last
night and initiated FIVE candidates.
Raritan Camp, which was recently
organized, is growing rapidly. Two
more applications were received.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-08-19

CONVENTION

The Ancient Order of Hibernians
opened their New Jersey State Con-
vention in Newark yesterday at the
New Auditorium. Delegates from all
sections of the state were present
when Mayor Haussling delivered the
opening address. Among the speak
ers at high mass in st. Patrick's Cath
edral previous to the opening of the
convection were the Rev. Isaac P
Whelan, who paid tribute to the
Irish people; Bishop John J. o'Con-
nor, who complimented the organlza-
tion for its high aims, and Rev. Will
liam T. Mclaughlin, state chaplain
of the order, who celebrated the
mass. Routine business occupied the
,.4sSsaa-ef the first days session.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-08-19
ARE BURNED TO
DEATH IN MINE
Special bv United Press Wire:

01F4vV''F " gIEFFVtV 2 TVoN FFFTUs
Wigan, England, Aug. 19:-After
the recovery of twenty burned bodies
from the Maypole colliery where an
explosion occurred yesterday, flames
drove the rescuers back with from
fifty to sixty bodies still uncovered.
Heroic efforts are now being made to
subdue the flames to enable the reg
cuers to- reenter the caved-in mine.
There is no hope OF finding the en-
tumbed men alive. The cause Of the
terrific explosion is undetermined.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-08-19
RISE
To HAMS AID

New York. Aug. 10: OfIlcers are
rallying to the defense OF Captain
Hams, slayer of William Annis, on
account OF the publication of story
that Mrs. Hams, previous to the
shooting, filed a counter charge to
her husbands divorce proceedings,
charging her husband with gross Inn
morality Of the most degrading char
acter.
The statement caused Juror
among army officers. Mrs Hains
charges are similar to those regard
ing Count Enlenburg, German,
over the knights OF the Round
Table"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-08-19
R. R. BRIDGE
IN POOR SHAPE

City Engineer S. J. Mason made
an inspection Of the bridge on Hall
avenue over the Central railroad
tracks yesterday and will submit a
report in regard to its condition to
the Board Of Aldermen Friday night
When seen bY a NEWS reporter
the engineer said that the bridge was
not 81 0fel class ahapa
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-08-19
FLYNN LEADS
WITH PETITION

James J. Flynn. who is a candidate
for the nomination for alderman in
the third ward on the democratic
ticket, filed his petition with the city
clerk today. He iEz.he first one to
do so and feels that this is a good
start. He is now In the lead with
his petition, he says, and he intends
to lead at the primaries and at the
election. Then he expects to lead in
safeguarding the taxpayers money.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-08-19
POLICEMAN CATCHES
rllnlTnIr III OnDIMT
FUulIlYE { IN or nIIV !

John Clariga, twenty-six years old,
a boatman, was arrested at 1880
o'clock last night on Front street by
Patrolman Hartmann for being DIS
orderly When spotted by the po-
hceman Clariga was using profanity
and generally creating a nuisance,
but when he saw the officer, he took
to his heels and ran down Front
street.
The policeman soon caught the
disturber, who was taken to the lock-
up for the night He was fined $40
by Recorder Pickersgill this morn
ing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-08-19
8 FATALLY
HURT IN AUTO
leelaI ~ Unlted Press VIC:

Special by United Press Wire:
Minneapolis, Aug. 19-John
Gluck, millionaire brewer, with his
wife and sister-in-law, were struck by
a train while in an auto near Lake
Minnetonka this morning Gluck and
his wife were killed The sister-in-
lawis believed to be fatally injured.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-08-19
NEGROES TO
AID RESPECT
FOR THE Law
Special b. Unlted Press Wtrs.

bpectot Dy Untfed Presa WtTe:
Chicago, Aug ia committee
of negroes was formed at a meeting
of blacks last night Today they de-
clared that the idea of the organiza-
tion is to promote law and order
among the better type of negro resi-
dents. Steps will be taken to pro-
mote respect for the law among the
lower classes of blacks. Prominent
clergymen are interested.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-08-19
Ialned h. poIica C.onrt.

Mike Pion. twenty-five years old.
Of State street, was fined SO hy Re-
corder Pickersgill yesterday. He was
accused of petty larceny, the charge
being preferred by a special officer Of
tine LehiEh Valley railroad
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-08-19
BELLEwOOD EvERY SUNDAY.

Excursions via Lehigh Valley rail-
road. Fare Is cents. Children 40
cents. Special train from Perth
Amboy 8:Ib a. m. Music. Amuse-
ments. Country dinner SO cents.
1S058-8-1-6-7-8-12-1 14-15-19-21-22
26-28-29s
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-08-19

ON A BOAT
KILLS SIX
Charge Of Dynamite Used in
Blasting Channel in Detroit
River Goes OF.
VESSEL BLOWN TO PIECES
spectaI BY Unitsd Press WIRE:

nFecIuF Uy UHiEeu F7Tos9 WH0;
Amhfrst-Burg, Ont, Aug. 19:-A
charge of dynamite on a drill boat be-
longing to the Sullivan Dredging
Company, of Buffalo, engaged in
blasting chanell in the Detroit riv-
er, exploded this morning. Six men
were fatally injured; a dozen serious
ly mained and the boat was blown
to pieces. The cause was a prema-
ture discharge of the blast.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-08-19

Al anchor Is Wind ar1 "a s.
faia EVENING NW
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-08-19
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The river press., 1908-06-17
Wool Market Improves.

That there has been improvement
in the wool situation on the Boston
market was the substance OF tele-
gram received in this city this morn
ing by F. Il. Peters, Of the big wool
firm of Hallowell, Mcdonald 4 Co.,
who has been in the city some time
looking into the Montana conditions,
says the Great Falls Leader. MIR.
Peters was notified that there had been
marked increase In the number and
size of the sales during the past few
days and that better feeling was ex.
listing among the dealers and con.
sumers.
According to word received from
Billings today, the clip of the Snidow
Sheep company has just been sold al
that place to Dewey, Gould & Co. al
lat cents. The size OF this clip is no,
known here, but it is thought to range
between GO, 900 and 50, 1000 pounds. The
clip is one Of the fancy clips OF the
Billings market and brought some
thing over 20 cents last year. The
Billings market 10 not yet opened ant
this sale is merely one OF the usua
ad " ance deals.
The river press., 1908-06-17
SAVAGE Crabs,

The most savage specimen Of the
crab species is found In Japan. SEEM
ing to dream Of nothing but fghting.
to delight In nothing half SO much.
The minute he spies another of his
kind he scrapes his claws together in
rage, challenging him to the combat.
Not moment Is wasted in prelimina-
ries. but at it they go, hammer and
tongs. 1t sounds like two rocks grind
ing against one another. The sand
flies as the warriors push each other
hither and thither until at last one of
them stretches himself out In the sun,
tired to death. But he does not beg
for mercy or attempt to run away,
only feebly rubbing his claws together
in defiance Of the foe. That foe comes
closer, and. with his claws trembling
with Joy at his victory. the conquerol
catches hold of one claw Of the van
Quished crab. twists 1t until it comes
OF and bears away the palpitatine
limb as trophy Of his prowess. Such
Is battle between warrior crabs.
The river press., 1908-06-17
A PEN SKETCH OF TAFT.

The TAFT smile" is known around
the world, and yet a president OF the
United States who had no better
equipment for his job than q hearty
laugh would be q sorry head of the
American nation, says the Chicago
Tribune.
There 10 q serious side Of William
Howard Taft which the people ought
to know and understand. He can be
more or less terrible in his anger when
occasion offers, and there are not
many men who would care to propose
to him any participation in a dishon'
est trans action. If there is one thing
more than another which is. peculiar
to the man it ts the extraordinary
combination of judicial temperament
with executive capacity.
Approach the man on the most sert.
Gus subject and he will smile 10 genial
fashion. He listens with bis head
cooked on one side and he takes In
one point after another in methodical
The river press., 1908-06-17
A CHARMED KEY.
!ts Refusal to Work and What Might
Have Happened.

Its Refusal to Work and What Might
Have Happened.
You may be interested to hear of a
thing which happened to me in Brit
tany last summer. l had to sign some
railway transfers before the nearest
British consul. who was at Brest !
locked up the papers and railway
stock in Breton cupboard as high as
the ceiling and very solid. kept the
key in my pocket.
When my cousin and l were ready
to start. took out the key, and it
would not open its own cupboard. The
servants came in turn and tried in
vain. We had to miss our train to
Quimper, which was our first stage to
Brest. Now. our village locksmith was
very rough and ready, so the next
morning l said would try the key
myself once more before he perhaps
ruined my lock.
The key fitted perfectly, the cup.
board opened easily. we got the pa
pers, and we went. But, imagine, we
found at the station placards posted
up telling Of the awful wreck of the
Brest train the day before. and 1t was
the train in which we should have
been but for the obstinacy Of the key
We saw the carriages all fallen into
the river. and the dead and dying were
in the hospital at Qufmper. We fee
this to be preservation wrought
from the next world that is so near
Mrs. Hodgson Pratt in Light.
The river press., 1908-06-17
Coal Lands In Montana.

Much work will be done this summer
by the United States geological survey
in the classific alton of the coal lands
OF Montana, according to statement
made by II. B. Collier, geolOgist
from Washington, who is in Montana
on business connected with the geo.
logical survey service. He is quoted
in the Helena Independent rs follows:
Montana is state of enormous
unexplored resources, and few people
appreciate the real extent of Mon
tana's wealth. There are in Nc cntaua
some of the largest coal fields In the
United States, and although the coal
is not Of the quality which is found in
some parts of the country, its real
value. nevertheless, is not. realized.
But there will come a day when coal
mining will be one Of the largest in.
dustries in the state. The government
is now engaged in the classification OF
these lands and this summer there will
be no less than four or five large par.
ties from the geological survey en-.
gagged in this work."
MIR. Collier himself, however, is not
here for the purpose OF classifying
coal lands. He is here in the capacity
of mineral inspector, and will re-
main in Montana until next Novem'
Der, during which time he will make
his headquarters in Helena. His work
will be to inspect all lands which are
taken up as mining elaine situated In
the national forests, and to see that
no lands are taken up under false
represent atiops.
The river press., 1908-06-17

fashion. He is not swift in his think.
ing apparatus, but he is painfully
certain. He will listen to an argument
with q succession of laughs which will
make an orator think he is sure to win
the day. All OF a sudden the smile
disappears. The far away serious
look appears in the blue eyes, the big
body leans forward with direct intent.
ness, and by q species OF judicial in
tuition flaw is picked in ones argu-
ments with unerring accuracy.
There have been plenty of great
judges in the country. from John
Marshall down. The supreme benches
OF the states and OF the nation have
frequently been adorned by men with
extraordinary judicial instinct. whose
great talents have been directed to.
ward the settlement Of the greatest
problems American life can offer.
1t has seldom happened that q man
with judicial temperament and train
ing has developed an extraordinary
executive capacity. This is the most
surprising thing in Secretary Taft.
He thinks deeply, approaches every
problem from the standpoint of a
Judge, and then he acts like lightning.
He does nothing, apparently. from
impulse. He may smile and smile,
but back of the hearty laugh which
infects roomful is a thinking ma.
chine which never stops.
The river press., 1908-06-17
EXPLOSIVES.
How They Are "Set Off, and How
They May Be Handled.

How They Are "set Of" and How
They May Be Handled.
There are two ways in which an ex-
plosive may be set off-by burning and
by detonation. The burning process is
progressive from one particle to an
other. as of fire in crate. only infinite.
" more rapid. This process is adapted
to gunpowder. requiring, as it does, a
very short time for the burning up Of
the explosive body. The other form Of
explosion. the decorative. being at
once throughout the mass, Is untitled
for use in guns, which would be smash.
ed to pieces. but is adapted to shat
tering or breaking purposes. such as
blasting rocks in mining operations and
bursting charges in shells, torpedoes
and submarine mines. Substances Of
the latter sort are termed high explo-
sives. Some examples may be given
of the safety with which the most dan
gerous explosives may ordinarily be
handled. For instance, a considerable
quantity Of gun cotton. such as pure
cotton treated with nitric acid, may be
set afire and will burn quietly, but If a
sufficient mass be set aflre the heat and
pressure on the surface Of the burning
body will cause the whole to be ex-
ploded. A torpedo filed with wet CON-
pressed gun cotton will not explode If a
shell from cannon should penetrate it
and burst in the mass Of gun cotton.
Even nitroglycerin will burn like oil in
small quantities. and stick of nitro.
glycerin may be set on fire without dan
ger of harm.-St. Nicholas.
The river press., 1908-06-17
Working New2Kind Of Swindle.

A smooth swindle OF q new type has
been worked on farmers in some Of
the eastern states.
A well.dressed chap, wearing glass
es, went through the country and
stopped at several places and stated
that be was authorized to test cows
for tuberculosis. He then went on
with the test. or mock test, perhaps,
and told the farmer that ten of his
fourteen cows, the pick OF the herd.
were tubercular and that he should
dispose of them. The farmer felt
pretty bad over the matter and asked
II he should kill them. The fellow
said he need not kill them, but II be
got q chance to sell them to some one
who would take them out OF the state
he might do that and get something
out of them. The fellow then went on
to test other herds.
It was the second day after this in.
cident that an elderly man came along
looking for COWS that were for sale.
He came to this farmer and stated what
he wanted, and the farmer was anxious
to sell those ten COWS and let the
stranger have those ten best cows al
sl2 to SIS a head. The buyer took
them off, and then the farmer and his
neighbors began to think that perhaps
the young man and the old man were
in some way connected with each 9TH
er. At an events the old man got the
cows pretty cheap.
The river press., 1908-06-17
Arctic Doo Life.

Nowhere in the world has the dog
such unrestricted right Of way as IN
our most northerly possession-Alaska
In winter. when the more than 6OO.OOC
square miles Of territory are sealed up
In solid ice, dogs are almost the sole
means Of getting from place to place.
in fact they seem necessary to life it.
self.
The aristocrats Of arctic dog life are
the mail teams in the service Of the
United States government. They are
today superior breed to the dogs em
ployed some half dozen years ago be
fore great gold discoveries demanded
increased mail service.-Lida Rose Nc
Cabe in ST. Nicholas.
The river press., 1908-06-17
A Useful Tree.

The carnahuba palm Of Brazil may
be said to be the worlds most useful
tree. Its roots make very valuable
drug, blood purifier. Its timber will
take high polish and is in demand
among cabinetmakers for fine work
The sap becomes wine or vinegar. ac'
cording to the way 1t is prepared, and
starch and sugar are also obtained
from this sap.
The fruit Of the tree is cattle food
the nut IS good coffee substitute. anG
the pith makes corks.
The river press., 1908-06-17
A Logical Conclusion,

he old time sailors do not seem to
think much Of steam vessels"
well. it Is only natural for an old
sea dog to stick to his bark."-Balti-
more American.
The river press., 1908-06-17
Sarcastic.

Mr.. Smith (after i'll tempered speech
by Brown)-Mr. Chairman and gentle
men, following the example Of Mr.
Browns luncheon. shall venture to
disagree with him.-Punch.
The river press., 1908-06-17

Sincerity and truth are the basis Of
every virtue.-Confucius.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1908-01-11
rULAResA NOTES.

DR.. Miller went to Alamogordo We'd
nesday.
Rev. Hoover and Elder Terry have
continued their meeting another week.
Charles Anderson surprised his friends
Saturday evening by taking unto him
self wife.
Having retired from the management
OF the Brounoff hotel. Mr.. ahd Mrs.
Gathers returned to Alamogordo Mon
day.
Professor Cridebring returned Sunday
evening to be ready for school duties
Monday. He brought with him his
bride.
Professor Tinsley organized farm
ers' institute here Thursday and dellv.
cred very Instructive lecture which
was appreciated by large audience.
A great many interested persons have
visited the we'll on the Hill ranch north
west OF town. After tunneling three
feet Mr.. Hill seems to have found all
abundance of water.
1t was ordered by the board of county
commissioners that census OF the town
Of TularOsa be taken for the purpose oil
ascerts lining the number Of inhabitants
residing In said town, to be used in fix
ing the amount to be paid as license by
the retail liquor dealers and ]. W..
Prdde was appointed to take the cen
SuS.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1908-01-11
INSTITUTE WAS ORGANIZED ICE MAY Be CHEAPER CO
Arctic Manufacturers Propose to Make
It warm for Each Other.
IMCREASEDPRODUCTlOH TOREDUCE PRICE

The announcement i'll last
Saturdays News Of the forma-
tiOn of a new ice company seems
to have had the effect Of giving
the ice business an impetus in
Alamogordo. George Carl, the
owner of the present ice plant,
announces that he has placed
orders for additional machinery
and new equipment to bring the
capacity of his plant up to the
maximum of production.
Mr.. Carl has ordered enough
new freezing cans Of 300 pounds
capacity each to bring the daily
output of his ice plant up to %
tons. When the plant was orig
inally built the boiler and en-
gine capacity was installed for a
25-ton plant, so that the only ad-
ded equipment will be for the
refrigeration of the additional
tonnage.
With Carl's plant producing
% tons daily and the new plant
turning out ) tons, the chances
for cheap ice in Alamogordo next
summer seem good.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1908-01-11
MRS. W. E. WARREN
ENTERTAINS AT WHIST

Mrs. W. +. Warren entertain
ed Il number of ladies at her
home on Ohio avenue last Sat
urday afternoon from 2:30 to .
O'Clock at bridge whist.
The interior Of the house was
artistically decorated with pine
and holly twigs, and with touches
of red harmonious color effect
was obtained.
Mesdames Loolnis, Bowman
and Scipio excelled at cards and
were presented with trophies by
the hostess.
After cards dainty course
luncheon was served. The fol-
lowing ladies were present
Mesdames Moody, Plumber,
Thompson, Loomis, Amman, Mar
tin, Bates, Hopper, Mann, Jack
son, Rousseau, Lawson, Bowman,
Smouse, Gordon, Scipio, Saltz.
gaber, Clements, Wolfinger.
Kirkpatrick, Gilbert, Van Ars.
dale, Cady, Parker, Warnock
Misses Shepard, Duffy, Wilcox
johnson, Johnnie Murphey
Daisy Murphey FELTON,, Congdon
Bishop, Butler.
The Alamogordo news. (Alamogordo, N.M.) 1899-1912, 1908-01-11
A NEW TELEPHONE
COMPANY PROPOSED

Alamogordo will have in the
near future another telephone
company, if plans now being
made do not miscarry. The fran
chise recently secured by j. l..
Lawson and others for a telephone
system will probably be trans
ferred to the new company.
Contrary to the idea that two
competing telephone systems
make it cheaper for the public,
IT onlyTesults in the poor public
having to put in two phones in
stead OF one, as some adhere to
the old company and others take
up with the new. Rcsult-two
telephones.