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Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-11
WOULD USE
CITY PROPERTY
FOR A PARK
Un0Ccupled Site at New Bruins
wick Avenue and Fayette St.
Suggested for Place.
MAY MOVE BAND STAND
Alderman at Large Voorhees,
Says He Would Favor Scheme
ifPublIC Wants II.

"A suggestion which is worthy of
consideration, and which is favored
by Alderman-at-Larg Voorhees,, has
been made that the city property at
New Brunswick avenue and Fayette
streets be converted into park.
Mr.. Voorhees,, yesterday, said that
as the land is not being used for any
thing at the present time and is not
likely to be for several years, 1t
would not be bad idea to grade it,
move the band stand, now in the city
hall triangle, and make the place a
recreation site,
II am In favor of it, If the people
are," said the alderman-at-large,
land would like to know the public
sentiment in the matter"
The property, which is 100 by 125
feet was purchased by the city a
number of years ago for about $2,-
900, and Is declared to be worth
much more today.
The band stand in the park could
easily be moved there and would
make an excellent reviewing place
for barades, public demonstrations,
and political meetings.
If the people favor the idea, the
matter will probably be taken up by
the council.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-11
OF
FIREMEN AND
POLICE FORCE
Local Officials Witness Plain
field Ceremony as Guests Of
Mayor FiskG Well Pleased
FIRE DEPT. THERE EXCELLENT

The inspection of the Plainfield
police and fire departments by the
mayor of that city Saturday after
noon, was witnessed by Mayor Boil
echweiler, Alderman-at-Large Voor-
hees, Alderman Cannon and Chief of
Police Burke OF this city. 1t took
place In front Of Mayor Fisle's resi-
dence and lasted about an hour
The local officials were afterward
entertained, together with the Off
cials of other cities, at Mr.. Fiske' g
home. Mr.. Voorhees, and Mr.. Gan
non returned home in the latter's
auto at 5 O'Clock, Chief Burke and
Mayor Bollschweiler returning later
by train.
The local party were greatly pleas
ed with the Plainf1eld fire department
and declare that 1t is one of the best
in the state. The police department
OF that city. however, is In no way
superior to the local force.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-11
Victim Threatened
With Death
By Them.
WOULDN PAY
One Is Still at Large and 1t Is
Believed He Will Wreak Vsn-
ganCe on Man Who Refus-
ed Demand AT Frank
lin Park.

New Brunswick, May 11--A Black
Hand leader, who escaped when the
local police arrested two of his ac-
completes, is believed to be lurking
around Franklin Park to wreak
vengeance on Augustine Dassaro,
from whom the trio tried to extort
$4,000. Dassaro has placed a guard
around his place.
Dassaro has received several Black
Hand letters In the last year, and q
month ago, after ignoring a demand
for 81, 900, his barns were burned.
Last week he received another letter
declaring that another refusal would
cost him his life, and he must leave
$4,000 "at the sign of the frog" near
the Franklin Park station of the
Pennsylvania railraod. Dassaro told
his neighbors about 1t, but none
seemed to know what the Sign OF
the frog meant.
The letter ordered that the money
be left before IL a. m. Saturday. AT
that time Paul Wagi, constable,
was working with gang OF railroad
laborers near the station and saw
two Italians poking around bill
board shaped like frog. Wagi
jumped to the conclusion that they
were the Black Hand men, he having
heard Dassaro's story. A third man
was standing some distance of
watching the highway. This man
walked away in the direction Of Das-
Earo's place, and the others came to-
ward this city. Wagi telephoned to
the police, and Sergeant John Clin-
ton met the Italians and asked them
II they had seen lost child. They
were off their guard for moment,
and Clinton seized the larger man
and dove into his pistol pocket, And
ing a big revolver. With this he
held up the pair, and got another re-
volver and a blackjack from the sec
ond man.
When locked up they said they
were John Sery, aged twenty-five
and Michael Filosetta, aged twenty
seven. Filosetta refused to give his
address, but Sery said he came from
South River. Ali the threatening
letters Of Dassaro were postmarked
South River. The captives refused
to give the name of their accomplice
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-11
Petty Thievery Is
Complained Of
By Several.
COAL is STOLEN
One Case Is Of Barge Man Al
legged 10 HaVs Sold Several
Tons for Some Time. Police
Have Many Other Cases
Being investigated.

There Is considerable petty thiev-
ing going on about town and in spite
of the efforts of the police few Of the
guilty parties have been arrested.
A complaint was made before Re-
corder Pickersgill this morning by
an agent of the Thames Towing Com-
pany against a man on one of their
barges, who Is charged with stealing
and selling several tons of coal ID
this city for several months past.
George Steinmetz, proprietor of Q
saloon at So New Brunswick avenue,
reported to the police Saturday after
noon that an umbrella mender had
stolen a pair of new shoes and an
umbrella from his rear porch. The
man, he said, wore heavy mustach6.
Shortly after 6 o'clock Saturday
night Olaf Bue, of 1913 Gordon street.
reported that boarder at his home
had broken open his trunk and dis
appeared with $5S. He said the
theft was committed about o'clock
and gave the police an excellent de-
scription and the name of the man,
At $3.50 o'clock Saturday night
Paul Lewis, salesman In the beef
house at IL Division street, told the
police that someone had stolen suit
of clothes, a pair of shoes and two
pairs of stockings from his wagon
while he was in the office. PATROL
man Tonneson was detailed to make
an investigation as 1t was thought
that the thief might be in the old
Barracks. The search revealed no
clue.
Samuel Dangelo, proprietor of a
barber shop at 208 Smith street, re-
ported to the police last night that
a man who had only been In his emr
ploy a week, broke into his place
yesterday and stole six razors and
two pair of shears. The name of the
man he did not know. The fellow
left town.
Arrest in Coal Case.
Frank 8. Chapman, twenty-five
years old, of. the barge Donald. was
arrested at Bunten's dock shortly
before noon by Detectives Huff and
Long on q warrant sworn out this
morning by Joseph w. Drayton, a
representative of the Thames Tow
Ing Company, of Jersey City.
In the complaint, Chapman was
charged with having sold five tons
of coal from the barge Saturday to
man who was sent here by the tow
ing company to secure evidence
against him. 1t is alleged that the
prisoner has been selling coal, and
keeping the money, for some months
past.
He was given a hearing by the re-
corder this noon. He pleaded not
guilty and was committed to the
county Jail in default of $500 baiL
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-11
WOMAN AND
7 CHILDREN
IN DISTRESS
Story of Mrs. GOOdaIe'S CirCum-
stances ROuSes Much Sym
palhy Received Little Help
HUSBAND is BEING SOUGHT

A story of the suffering and star
vation of Mrs. Mary Goodale and her
seven small children has become
known and has reached many SYM
pathizers, who have assisted them,
Appeals have been made in local
churches for food and clothing for
Mrs. Goodale and her children, who
range In age from a few months to
fourteen years. The oldest child, q
boy, has been looking for employ
ment. Up to the present time he has
found none.
Mrs. Goodale lives with her chill
dren In two dingy rooms at 1O5
the city authorities here, but the
woman says they can do little fol
her, as she has been here but short
time, having formerly lived In Tot
tenville.
Edward Goodale, her husband
left the mother and children In No
vember, while they lived in Totten'
Vile That was soon after the
youngest child WAS born. The New
York health authorities fumigated
the house in which they lived and
Mrs. Goodale and her children were
moved on the street. They were ther
provided for, for a time, by hel
father, who lives at New Brunswick
Merchants along State street have
been contributing food to the desti
tute mother and her young ones. The
weekly allowance of the local poor
master to them has been cut from
So to 81 a week, she says. Magis-
trate Marsh has sworn out a war
rant Off the arrest of Edward Good
ale, who is believed to be in Long
Island.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-11
FISHING PARTY HAD
AN EXCITING DAY OF IT

A party of members of the Flat
iron Hose Company left early yester-
day morning, in Chris Hanson's pow
erboat Helen, for days fishing in
Princes Bay.
When almost opposite a point of
the S. S. White Dental Works, a
large sea struck the boat, ALMOST fill
ing 1t and causing the engine to stop
The boat drifted around the bay
for some time. Finally a landing
was made at Werner's dock al
Princes Bay beach, where the engine
was fixed and new batteries pro
cured. The party reached this city
at a late hour last night.
The others in the party, besides
MIR. Hanson, were Paul Martinusen
Carl Peterson and s. Nelson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-11
WILLIAM KING
is ACTIVE AT
4 SCORE AND | 0
Quietly Observes Nineiieth An
niversary Of His Birth, With
Relatives About Him.
FRIENDS EXTEND GOOD WISHES

Apparently in the best of health,
William King, one of the Oldest and
best known residents of this city,
quietly observed the ninetieth ami
versary of his birthday yesterday, at
his home, ,164 Water street.
Although no elaborate prepara-
tions had been made to celebrate the
occasion, number of friends called
to extend their best wishes.
Among the relatives who assem-
bled and congratulated Mr.. King yes
terday afternoon, were: Mrs. Pomroy
and daughter, Mrs. j. w. Nichols and
Miss Leslie Pomroy of New York;
Mr.. and Mrs. McClaine Audsley and
children Catherine and Douglass; Mr..
and Mrs. Charles H. Aldrich and Mrs
King, of this city. Miss Leslie Pom
roy Is Mr.. Kings great great niece.
Continued on page 10
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-11
Cornerstone for the Bureau Of
American Republics Laid in
WashingtO n this Afternoon.
ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT
Messages Of COHgraluIaiiOn Re-
Ceived from Chief Executives
Of SOulh America.

Washington, May 11:-A score of
cable messages from the presidents
of the South and Central American
countries exuding an atmosphere of
fraternity and good will, and express
ing congratulations all around, were
read as the prologue to the actual
ceremony at the laying OF the corner
stone today of the new monument
to Secretary Roots Pan-American
idea, the future home of the Inter
national Bureau of American Repub-
lic
1t was noted that President Castro
of Venezuela, was not among the
executives who sent messages.
President Roosevelt and Secretary
Root were the spokesmen for the in.
terest Of the United States In the en-
terprise. Ambassador Nabuco, Of
Brazil, the deal Of the Latin Ameri.
can diplomatic corps, spoke for the
other countries and Andrew Carne-
gle, the benefactor of the institution
to the extent Of three-quarters of q
million dollars, delivered an address
on the dawning era Of international
peace and good will. Cardinal Glib
bons delivered the invocation.
Continued on page 10
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-11
SEGUINE MAY
RUN FOR CHIEF
OF FIRE DEPT.
Member Of Washington Hose &
Chemical Company May Make
Effort Against Meade.
LARSON FOR Ist. ASSISTANT

George T. Larson, of Eagle Hose
& Chemical Company, will not op-
pose George Il. Meade for chief OF
the local fire department, as has
been stated. Mr.. Larson told Chief
Mullen Saturday night that he was
the candidate for first assistant and,
as he has been endorsed by every
company, hopes to be elected.
1t was reported this morning that
Alex Seguine will run independent
ly for chief. Mr.. Seguine has stated
q nlxhber of times that he would
run for chief even though not NOM
mated by the Washingtons, Of which
company he is member.
Lincoln Engine Company meets
tonight and it is understood that
they may nominate Anthony Han
rattle for first assistant, to oppose
Larson. 1t was stated this morning
by prominent fireman that the Lin
coins were back of the movement to
try and get Larson to run for chief,
as they would then have an open
field for Hanrattie.
1t is predicted that Meade will be
chief; Larson first assistant and
Rocks, second assistant. AS was
told in the NEWS last week, Chief
Mullen will announce the result by
sending in taps on the alarm at $50
o'clock tomorrow night as follows:
Two IL Anderson is chosen second
assistant, and four taps If Rocks Is
elected.
After the election, which will be
held from z to 9 o'clock in the city
hall tomorrow night, feat will be
served at Rocks & Lyons cafe, on
Smith street. A drum corps will
furnish music and the firemen will
march.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-11
DEDICATION OF NEW
CEMETERY MAY 3 |

At a meeting of the United He
brew Association last night, plans
were discussed for the dedication OF
their cemetery in Woodbridge town
ship. A committee composed of the
following was named to make ar
rangements: Samuel Lowenkopf,
chairman; Samuel Wagner, I. Meyer,
j. L. Klein, N. Roth, M. Brown and
s. Klein. The cemetery grounds are
completed and fence and gate have
been constructed.
The formal opening will take place
Sunday May 81. Al collation. will
follow.
At the meeting last night Morris
Deutsch. Of Keasbey, was proposed
for membership.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-11
TAKEN TO STATE PRISON
AFTER USING HIS KNIFE
Deoial 10 tho EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
New Brunswick, May 11:-Frank
Johnson, who had been sentenced to
term of three years in state prison
for an assault on Frank Bragnoil
was hurried to Trenton today after
he had stabbed Frank Smith, OF
Perth Amboy, in the back with 9
knife.
Jailer Rogers heard scufie in the
corridor of the jail and, upon inyes-
tigating, found Smith with a cut In
his back. AS near as could be found
he and Johnson had had an argu-
.ment and because Smith did not
move on as promptly as Johnson
thought he ought to, he cut him
County Physician Suydam found the
wound in Smiths back was not SER
ious.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-11
SHULTZ WILL PROBABLY
NOT DO DUTY AGAIN

A report is in circulation that
Frank Shultz, who was recently sus-
pended, is to be fined thirty lays
pay and put back on night duty.
Alderman-at-Large Voorhees, said
the rumor was false and that Shultz
would probably be dismissed, after
a hearing next week. Patrolman L..
G. Jensen will be given hearing at
the same time on charge of being
absent without leave.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-11
ORGANIZATION OF A
DISTRICT is URGED

A special meeting of st. Patrick s
Alliance of America was held yester-
day, when the national president,
secretary and trustee were present.
An effort is being made to organ
ize a district of the local branch here
and New Brunswick.
The committee, composed of ]. ],
Deyeny, chairman; l.. G. Dalton and
John Desmond, who were appointed
recently, will go to New Brunswick
Saturday night to confer with the
committee there.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-11
DAUGHTER HERE
TO FIGHT WILL

Mrs. Charles E. Chambers. only
daughter of the late Henry G. Cook,
arrived in this city last night, from
Wilcox, Arizona, to present herself
in the action she has brought against
the will of her late father. The pa
pers are returnable in the Orphans
Court, at New Brunswick, Friday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-11
SUNDAY SCHOOL DAY
WAS OBSERVED HERE

New Jersey Sunday school day
was observed in the First Presby-
terian Sunday school yesterday with
an exercise from leaflet gent out
by the state association. 1t consist
ed of singing by the pupils, a talk
by superintendent e. w. Barnes and
responsive readings by the teachers,
pastor and scholars on the work of
the Sunday schools throughout the
state.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-11
.BAPTISTS PLEASED
WITH REV. Mr.. BAWDEN

Rev. w. H. Bawden, of Bridgeton,
occupied the pulpit in the First Bap-
tist church yesterday, Rev. Mr.,
Bawden, who was called as the pas
tor, some time ago, will remain here
until after the prayer meeting We'd
nesday night.
A meeting of the pulpit commit
tee, trustees and deacons, to meet
Rev. Mr.. Bawden, has been called
for tonight. Mr.. Bawden has not
yet accepted the pastorate.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-11
BOOM KEHOE
FOR RECORDER

A boom has been launched for
Lawyer Henry w. Kehoe for the
democratic nomination for recorder
at the coming election. He is the
choice of the new Johnson Democrats
ic club about to be formed here. He
is also favored by many democrats
who are not members Of any particu-
lar political organization.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-11
RIG is HELD
FAST BY GATE
AT CROSSING
Driver Started Across Tracks at
Smith Street While Train
Was Approaching.
BETWEEN BUGGY AND HORSE

A man driving horse hitched to
a buggy had narrow escape at the
Smith street crossing Of the Central
railroad Saturday night about 8
O'Clock.
A train was approaching and the
driver, according to two witnesses,
started across the tracks, although
the Tag man had started to lower the
gates, which came down between the
horse and the vehicle. When the
fiagman raised the gates, the horse
was backed to safety.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-11
NEW BRUNSWICK PAST
CHIEF HAYMAKER HERE

Past Chief Haymaker George H.
Bradford, OF New Brunswick, visited
Po Ambo Loft No. Go 7s yesterday
afternoon, and made an address.
The committee in charge of the
clambake in July reported that plans
are progressing for that event. A
social time followed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-11
NOT MRS. DYMENT,
WRITES HER HUSBAND

"A communication from George Dy-
ment, of 449 Davis avenue, Arling-
ton, was received at the NEWS Of
fce this noon, denying that the Mrs.
George Diamond, who committed
suicide in Boonton few weeks ago,
was his wife, who formerly lived
here. Mr.. and Mrs. George Dyment
still live in Arlington.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-11
SPECIAL MEETING
OF EXCISE BOARD

A special meeting of the excise
board will be held tomorrow night
to act on the application Of George
Miller, for a renewal of his saloon
license in Inalee street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-11
FIREMEN DID NOT
MEET YESTERDAY

AS only few firemen turned out,
the meeting which was to have been
held yesterday afternoon, to take
action on the carnival question, did
not take place. A representative of
the carnival company was here and
said he would meet the firemen at
Rocks & Lyons cafe after the cleo
tion tomorrow night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-11
OF TWO
MURDER CASES
PUT ON TODAY
Four Men Accused of Killing An
ether ON Ftoni Street In New
Brunswick.
NO DELAY ALLOWED BY JUDGE
special to the EVENING NEWS.


New Brunswick, May 11:-The
first of the two murder trials. to be
held this term was put on before
Justice Bergen this morning. The
men arraigned are John Balog,
George Bilogus, Alexander Majaros
and Joseph Chesney. They are all
accused Of the murder Of Michael
Lavo In New Brunswick, March 10.
They all pleaded not guilty last We'd
nesday. Former Judge G. T. Cowen-
hoven is defending them.
When the case was called Mr.,
Cowenhoven asked that 1t be laid
over on the ground that In the list OF
indicted men furnished there were
only four men, whereas Ave we're in
dicted for the crime. Prosecutor
Berdine explained that the fifth
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-11
Endeauorers Active.

The Presbyterian Christian En-
deavor Society will hold a regular
monthly business meeting Thursday
night at the home of Miss Ruth Han
cock, of Jefferson street.
Walter Comings led the meeting
last night. There was special sing
ing and N. Nelson played solo on
the cornet
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-11
NIXON COMING HOME
FROM EUROPE MAY 2 1

William Nixon visited the plant in
Rector street yesterday. He reports
that his brother, Lewis, will return
from abroad about May 21, when
action may be taken to open the To-
cal plant.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-11
TWO LOCAL CASES IN
N. q. DISTRICT COURT

New Brunswick, May 11:--Two
Perth Amboy cases were disposed OF
in the district court here today. One
was the Picture Distributing Com
pany, Of New York, which secured q
Judgment against Hans J. A. Lund
or Perth Amboy, for $131.57.
Judgment was also given GUIDE
Brothers, of New York, for $931a
against Mary e. Barton, Of Perth
Amboy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-11
ACTION FOR ALLEGED
CONTEMPT OF COURT

An application for suit In the mat
ter OF Morris NJ McHose, 10 show
that he should be adjudged in comp
tempt of court, was signed by Judge
Adrian Lyon, OF the district court,
this afternoon.
This action has been taken by
Lawyer William Al. Spencer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-11

bpcC1ut OB OuttcU kISec WWos
New York, May 11:-The weather
forecast for New Jersey is fair to-
night and Tuesday. Showers, fresh
to southerly winds.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-11
Raritan CInh DisbantIs

The Raritan Club has disbanded
and the members are trying to dis
pose oe the furnishings.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-11
WARREN
is AGAIN DOING DUTY

The ferryboat Perth Amboy, of
The Staten Island Rapid Transit, left
this noon for the shops at Clifton,
to undergo repairs and to have the
boiler washed.
The old ferryboat Warren will run
in the Perth Amboy's place.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-11

The EVENING NEWS gives you all
the local news and the news of all
the world besides. No other paper
1oes this.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-11
ALARM REPORT TO BE
PRESENTED TONIGHT

An adjourned meeting OF the
Board of Aldermen will be held to-
night. to receive the report on the
Inspection of the fire alarm system
by the Gamewell Fire Alarm COM
pany's representative, in continuation
with two officials of the N. Y. & n. u.
Telephone Company and Chief MuI-
len. They will receive bids for nro
hose at this meeting.
DR.. j. L. MacDowaIl removed his
ofices from No. 129 Smith street to
No. / Centre street, corner Of High
street, May 1st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-11

An anchor to windward -an ad IA
the EVENING NEWS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-07
BRYAN INDORSED
At BOSTON MEET.
PLATFORM FAVORED
Former Mayor Fitzgerald
Led Forces Against In
Struction Resolution.
Election of Senators by
the People Sense of
Convention.

BOSTON. May THE platform pre-
sented 10 the State Democratic conven-
ton contained an unqualified indorse-
ment Of the candidacy of William Jen-
nings Bryan. and instructed the dele
gates elected 10 vote for him at the ma
uonal convention.
Between early morning and noon To
day when the convention delegates be-
gan TO gather. the only evidence Of dis
agreement was on the question of al
unqualified Endorsement OF Bryan.
Alter remaining I'm session until /.
o clock this morning, the committee OF
resolutions split upon the question o1
Pledging the delegates.
Former Mayor Fitzgerald. OF Boston
is leading the forces opposing the reso-
luton of promise. Other prominent Bos-
ton Democrats are assisting.
The platform. as presented, with the
exception Of the Bryan plank, is accept
able to the committee on resolutions. II
Is modelled along the lines of the Ne
braska platform.
It declares for the election of United
States Senators by the people; an i'm
mediate revision of the tariff; reform
IN the matter OF injunctions in labor
troubles according TO the recomnenda-
ticns Of Samuel Gompers: anti-imperial-
ism. policy of naturalization in the
philippines, condemnation of national
extravaganza. control OF corporations,
and Government guarantee OF funds
deposited in banks.