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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-12-04
ANOTHER LOSS
FOR The BOSS
"Dory" Strong Tried to Pre-
vent Reelection Of Groves
as County Collector.
FREEH0LDERS CHOOSE

New Brunswick, Dec. Att became
known yesterday that H. Raymond
Groves will positively be reelected coun.
ty collector next month, when his term
expires Four members of the board
are known to favor Mr.. Groves re-
tention and it ~takes three to elect
him.
Former Senator w. II. G. Jackson is a
candidate for the office and has the
backing Of Theodore Strong. 1t is no
secret that Mr.. Strong has been after
the scalp of Groves since that official,
as alderman-at-large, refused to do the
bidding of the boss. 1t is no secret that
Strong has threatened to take the Office
from Groves.
But Strong does not appear to be in
the good graces of the freeholders. They
are not taking orders from him. Mr.
Groves has been county collector for
three years and has performed the du.
ties of that Office conscientiously and
has proven model official. It is known
that Freeholder Mundy, of this city;
Freeholder Stacey, of Perth Amboy;
Freeholder Montgomery, of South Am.
boy, and Director Pownan, of James.
burg, are for his reelection and are con-
sidering no other candidate.
In doing this the members are show
ing their Independence of boss control
1t is one more blow to the boss who aas
been repeatedly repudiated at the polls,
but clings to the leadership.
The term of Office is two years and
the salary $4,000 year.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-12-04
GRAND JURY
To DINE HERE
First Time on Record That
1t Has Left New Bruns-
wick for Banquet.
PACKER HOUSE MONDAY

The September grand jury next Mon
day will wind up its interesting session
with game dinner at the Packer House
this city, at clock. This is the first
time that a grand jury has left the
county seat for its spread. Peter Floer-
sch, proprietor of the Packer House. is
a member of the jury and the members
decided to dine at his hotel in his hon
or.
special trolley car has been char
tered and will leave the traction Office
in New Brunswick at 1918 noon, next
Monday, taking the members of the
jury, who viii hold a morning session,
and their guests. The special ear will
return after the banquet.
The jury has had busy time and has
heard great many cases during the
term, including several murder cases and
has handed in a big bunch of indict-
ments.
1t is the policy of the court now to
keep a jury in session during whole
term of court. Before Justice Fort s
time here, it was customary for the jury
to adjourn for the term after sitting
for couple of weeks and disposing of
all the cases at hand Then people com
mitted to Jail would have to await for
the next grand jury to consider their
cases. Under the present method Jail.
cases are quickly acted upon.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-12-04
GAR DEBRIS
is REMOVED

The wrecked baggage car and the
debris caused by the wreck at the ter
minal of the Pennsylvania railroad
which occurred few minutes before
noon yesterday, was cleared away at
$50 o'clock last night. A wrecking
crew was summoned from Jersey City
and passenger coach No. 1906 was tax
en- upon the tracks, while the wreckers
lifted the damaged baggage car from
Fayette street to the rails of track
No. l.
AS was told yesterday, the baggage
car, filed with scenery for "The Mon.
tana Limited was badly damaged. II
is large two-truck car, with six
Wheels on each truck and it was not
easy to lift it from the street up the
embankment.
The porch and corner Of Thomas
Langan 's house were demolished. The
pennsylvania railroad company will
erect new bumper in place of the one
destroyed.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-12-04
TWO MORE TESTIFY
AT REIN HEARING

A second hearing to take, testi-
upony In the matter of the Grand
Central Beef Company, which has
been adjudged insolvent, was held
yesterday afternoon at o'clock, in
Lawyer Leo Goldbergers offices.
Miss Lottie Hustler, who was
cashier for Harry Rein while he was
operating his State street store un-
der the name of the Grand Central
Meat Market, was the first witness.
Joseph Klein, member of the but
cher firm of Hopper & Klein, was
the second heard.
Receiver Somogyi was on hand
with stenographer, to take down
the testimony.
Vice Chancellor Howell gave decree
yesterday in the case of the Perth Am
boy Beef Company VS.. the Grand Cen
tIal Beef Company, dismissing the com
plainants' suit against Harry Rein aud
Fannie Rein, members of the Grand
Central Beef Company. He further
stipulated in the decree, that the COM
plainants must bear the costs of the
suit.
Thomas Brown, counsel for the de-
PENDANTS, secured the decree.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-12-04
MANY TENANTS
IN FIRE DANGER
Timely Action Saved Josef
son Apartment House From
Serious Blaze Last Night.
DISCOVERED BY MAID
Running to Street, She Cried
Out and Department Res
ponded Despite Bell Break.

A fire in the apartments of Mr..
and Mrs. Morris Gayronsky, on the
second floor of the Joselson building
at $50 State street, did about $500
worth of damage shortly before 1880
o'clock last night.
How the fire started Is a mystery.
Annie Goldstein, a domestic employ
ed by Mr.. and Mrs. Gavronsky, was
alone in the place shortly after Z
o'clock when she decided to go out
for a while. She walked from the
kitchen to the bedroom to get a
wrap, but found the door closed. AS
she pulled 1t open she saw that the
room was a mass of flames. Scream
ing, she ran to the street and gave
the alarm. Dennis Ryan heard her
and ran to Smith and State streets,
where he pulled box 81.
Although the fire bell rang but
three taps twice, and the whistle
blew erratically, the firemen quickly
responded and, after few minutes
hard work, extinguished the blaze.
The fire was confined to one room,
which was completely gutted. Mrs.
Gavronsky said this morning that
the loss, which she estimated at
The Joselson building is one OF
the largest apartment houses on
State street, and many fam lilies were
endangered by the blaze.
Superintendent Hufnagle, of the
Public Service Corporation, now the
caretaker of the fire alarm, said this
morning that the reason the bell did
not ring was because pin on the
L. l. IL l.
and, on the fourth tap the pin broke
causing the hammer to stop. Super.
intendent Hufnagle went to the bell
tower shortly after the alarm with
III. B. Dore, Albert Baxter and VIII
liam Martin, employees of the com
pany, to ascertain what the trouble
was. They found the broken pir
and started to make repairs.
While working around the bel
mechanism, board gave way and
Lineman Martin had a narrow es-
cape from plunging down the hole
which the weights pass through, to
the ground, thirty-five or forty feet
below.
The repairs were completed last
night and the system is once again
in order.
New Platform Needed.
At the next meeting of the Board
of Aldermen, Superintendent Hut
nagle will recommend that new
platform be built under the bell, as
the tower shakes every time ar
alarm is sounded and is a dangerous
place for anyone to work in. A new
platform would brace the tower and
also enable workmen to reach the
bell mechanism easier. Alderman
at-Large Voorhees, was advised oi
this by Mr.. Hufnagle this morning.
The broken pin on the striker last
night, Mr.. Hufnagle said, was prob
ably caused by the vibrations of the
tower. When an alarm Is sent in
there is sudden drop of the heavy
weights.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-12-04
BOTH PLEAD
NOT GUILTY
Men Accused of Assauiting
Policemen Are Arraiyn-
ed in Court Today.
SET DATE FOR TRIAL
Greenspan Accused Of Sell
ing Obscene Pictures Be-
fore the Court.
SET DATE FOR TRIAL
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
New Brunswick, Dec. 4:-Joseph
Sotmar, accused of atrocious assault
and battery on Patrolman Weitzen.
of Perth Amboy, October 10, pleaded
not guilty this morning. He was
represented by two lawyers, Harry
Cook, of this city, and w. A. Spencer
of Perth Amboy. When he was ask
ed who was his attorney he said
Cook. Mr.. Spencer said he had been
retained In the case. The court said
the lawyers would have to fight ii
out between themselves.
Kish Pleads Not Guilty.
Joseph Kish was another to plead
not guilty today. He is accused OF
shooting Patrolman Chris Jensen, at
Perth Amboy. His trial was set
down for December 8.
James Mershon and Ralph Reyn-
olds, of Perth Amboy, pleaded not
guilty to stealing shoes and other
material from the store of H. Wolff
& Company. Their trial was set for
December 8.
Goes to Jamesburg.
William Treith, better known as
willie the Robber," of Perth Am
boy, was sent to the State Home for
Boys at Jamesburg.
Joseph Besinsky pleaded guilty to
breaking and entering the place OF
Joseph Smelling and stealing $55
worth of goods. He was remanded
for sentence.
Clement Jardot, of Roosevelt, ac-
cused of stealing metal from the
United States Metal Refining Com
pany at Roosevelt, pleaded moi
guilty. His trial was fixed for De-
CEN Der 8.
Greenspan Case Up.
Wolff Greenspan, of Perth Amboy,
was arraigned on charge of selling
obscene pictures. Isaac Smith, a
representative of the crimes commits
sion, made the complaint. He ex-
hibited cards he had bought from
Greenspan. Prosecutor Berdine and
Judge Booraem had a conference on
the matter and 1T was decided to put
the case over to decide what should
be done. 1t is understood that
Greenspan is willing to sign an al
legation and have the case disposed
of, but the court thinks something
more than that should be done.
Philip Fitzpatrick, accused Of kill
ing Henry Riggs, the Cranbury farm
er, pleaded guilty today and was
sentenced to twelve years in state
prison.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-12-04
BOY KNOCKED
OUT FOR DIME

John Wisnewski, of "Pigtown, y
between South Amboy and Sayre-
vile, lad about fourteen years old,
employed in the tile departm ent of
the G. Pardee. Works, was assaulted
by a fellow-employe while riding
home on a bicycle last night.
Wisnewski was hit on the head
with club and rendered senseless,
because, so his assailant claimed. he
owed him ten cents.
The injured boy was taken in Mr..
Landbeck's automibel to DR.. NJ. S.
Meinzer's office, where his injuries
were dressed The physician located
a severe scalp wound. His parents
called at DR.. Meinzer's office this
morning, after which they went to
police headquarters and had a war
rant sworn out for the assailant.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-12-04
FORT AND HUGHES TALK
ON REFORM LEGISLATION

Albany. Dec. 4:-Governor ].
Franklin Fort, of New Jersey. spent
five hours at the Executive Mansion
yesterday with Governor Hughes.
They met for the purpose of ex-
changing views regarding the work
of a governor, especially corrective
Legislation in its various phases.
Governor Fort probably was more
interested in New York states public
service law than any other topic dis
cussed yesterday. He would not
name the various subjects discussed
neither would Governor Hughes
further than to say that various
questions of legislation were talked
over. Governor Fort returned home
on the 4:37 train yesterday after.
noon.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-12-04
CLOTHING FOR CHILDREN
GREATLY NEEDED NOW

Miss Alma c. Widerstrom, who is
in charge of the investigations for
the Citizens Relief Committee, says
she is greatly in need of clothing for
children, especially small boys. She
also can make good use of baby
clothes. There are several families
where the children are not only pre-
vented from going to school, but
they cannot even go out of doors be-
cause of insufficient clothing. Any
one having any of these things they
do not want would be doing great
charity by dropping postal to Miss
Widerstrom at 107 Market street.
Clothing of all kinds can be used to
good advantage, but the call just at
present is for childrens' apparel
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-12-04
FORCER SAVED
BY HIS RECORD
Governor Of Washington Re.
fuses to Extradite Archer,
Wanted in Newark.
REFORMED IN NEW HOME

Special By United Press Wire.
Seattle, Wash, Dec. 4:-Governol
Mead, of Washington, has refused te
honor the requisition of Governor Fort
of New Jersey, for the extradition OF
Elliott A. Archer, who is wanted on
seventeen indictments for forgery
amounting to $4,000.
In refusing the extradition, Govern
or Mead said today that there would
have to be stronger evidence of Ar.
cher IS alleged crimes to offset the up.
right conduct of Archer during the -four
years he has been living In Washington
He is charged with embezzling from the
National Newark Banking Company and
the Manufacturers National Bank OF
Newark.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-12-04
FOUND BODY
IN THE RIVER
Richard Quinn, of SayreviIIe,
Was Last Seen in a Saloon
in South Amboy.
WAS THREE WEEKS AGO
Had Been Employed on One
OF Furman's Barges and
May Have Fallen.
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

SPeeidt TO the EVENING NEWS.
South River, Dec. 4:-The body Of
John Quinn, which was found float
ing in the Raritan river at Sayre-
Vile yesterday, and which was
brought TO Morgan's morgue here,
has been shipped to Newark for
burial. Quinn, who was EMPLOYED
on one of Edwin Fuman's barges,
had been missing for three weeks,
being last seen in a saloon in South
Amboy. 1t is supposed that he was
searching for his boat and fell over
board while intoxicated
AS soon as he was Identified his
daughter was notified and she came
on today to have the body sent to
her home.
The body was found by German
boy who called some men to the
place. Il was made fast and Coron-
er Beekman was notified. He ar
rived soon afterward and gave a per-
NIT for bringing the body here.
II was about three weeks ago that
Quinn was on the barge when it
made trip to Newark with brick.
William Cain. of Sayreville, is the
captain of the craft. When the
cargo had been unloaded Quinn said
he would stay over in Newark for
day or two, but would soon rein the
crew at Sayreville. He did not show
up at the promised time and it was
supposed he had found other en-
ploym ent in Newark There were
some, however, who said they saw
him in South Amboy a few days af-
ter the barge returned.
Quinn was we'll known by the
barge men in this section of the
state, having been employed on sew
eral different lines and had many
friends In Newark. He had been in
this country about twenty-eight
years, being native of Ireland
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-12-04
RAPID TRANSIT CUTS
OUT SCHOOL TICKETS

The Staten Island Rapid Transit Rail
way Company have posted new tariff
of passenger rates, effective January l.
1909, eliminating reduced rate tickets
for school children. We understand that
this action is the result of recent
ruling by the Interstate Commerce Com
mission in which special rates for school
children are declared to be preferential
and Objectionable. The action of the
Rapid Transit Company is not excep-
tional, as q number Of other lines have
withdrawn similar tickets, at least, tenn
porarily and until such time as the
views of the state authorities on the
subject are more clearly defined.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-12-04
ODD FELLOWS AT
RAILWAY. TONIGHT

A large delegation of members of
Lawrence Lodge No. 62, Independ-
ent Order of Odd Fellows, will at
tend a district meeting in the rooms
of Essex County Lodge, in Railway,
tonight. District Deputy Henry Te-
trault, of Elizabeth, will turn over
the Office to the newly-appointed
deputy. Mr.. Crosby, of Railway.
1t is expected that members from
every lodge in the district will be
present. Lawrence Lodge will Smeet
at O'Clock. After a brief session
the members will go by trolley to
Railway.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-12-04
KEEP THE POT BOILING
FOR MERRY CHRISTMAS

Keep the pot boiling. The Saliva
tion Army has an important work to
perform in this vicinity. Your con-
tribution dropped into the pot which
you now see along the street will
help make some poor family happy
this Christmas. Captain Laws hopes
to feed 100 families this year. AS
all such families are large this
means at least 600 people.
The captain knows where to find
the deserving and he has his list
now He asks you to assist in pro-
viding the necessary money to get
the provisions. You are asked to
keep the pot boiling from now until
Christmas. Remember everyone
likes TO have a merry Christmas
While you are busy arranging for
yours see that you do not overlook
the poor
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-12-04
SPELLING TEST AT
'PAROCHIAL SCHOOL

A test spelling match took place
this morning in the seventh grade
of st. Mary's school. Leo Burke
was the winner.
There were five others who made
splendid fight. They we're Milly
Gallagher, Theresa O'Hara, May
Burns, John Egan and John Heppin-
STILL The match for prizes will take
place next week.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-12-04
HOSPITAL DONATIONS
ACKN0WL EDGED TODAY

The Board of Managers of the Perth
Amboy City Hospital announced this
morning that the following donations,
for which they are extremely grateful,
have been received:
John Fl. Gregory, pneumatic bed,
which has long been needed; Col. Gil
kyson, supplies purchased for the sol
diers camp during the strike; Union
Sunday school of Browntown, through
the efforts of Mrs. James Fountain, APP
pies, vegetables, canned fruits and jel-
lies.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-12-04
H.M.NELSON TO
ERECT GARAGE

Henry M. Nelson was awarded the
contract for erecting the building for
the Perth Amboy Garage Company
at meeting of the company's off
GERS yesterday afternoon
No time will be lost in breaking
ground for the structure, which will
be one story high. 1t viii be 90x4S
feet in size, and will be erected
about thirty feet north of the Majes-
tic theatre.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-12-04
GAS AND OIL COMBINE
TO FIGHT THE STANDARD
speoial bu united Press wire.

Dallas, Dec. Announcement oi
full plans of the Texas John w
Gates Company, organized to fight
the Standard Oil Company, is expect
ed shortly, as the result of confer
ence here between President Culli-
nan and Vice President Schlact, OF
New York, with local gas and oil
boomers. Mr.. Schlact today is on
his way back to New York to look
after the fiotation of new stock bond
issues contemplated.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-12-04
WOULD BRING ABOUT
UNITY OF CHURCHES
Special by United Press Wire.

Special by United Press Wire.
Philadelphia. Dec. 4:-Practical
methods for bringing about church
unity by enlarging the powers of the
federal council of churches OF Christ,
EN- bodying every Protestant denom-
ination in the country, WIS today
considered by the delegates at thu
convention Of the federation.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-12-04
STRIKER HURT3
is RELEASED

George Koposowiez, one Of the strik-
ers who has been at the city hospital
since November 25, when he was shot
through the legs during a riot at the
National Fire Proofng Company plants,
was discharged from the institution yes
terday, and taken to the police station
by Constable John c. Brown.
As there was no proof against the
prisoner he was set free this morning
after spending the night in a cell.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-12-04
TEACHERS OF COUNTY
HAVE MEETING TODAY
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

npeUfdI 70 tHe EFENING NE WS.
New Brunswick, Dec. 4:--Teachers
Institute is being held here today.
County Superintendent Willis made the
opening remarks and requested all the
ladies to remove their hats. Superin-
tendent Shull, of Perth Amboy, occu-
pied seat on the stage. The meeting
is being held in the opera house. The
regular program is being carried out.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-12-04
JANUARY 29 DATE SET FOR
THEATRE USHERS' DANCE

The ushers of the Majestic theatre
have decided to hold a dance and re-
ception in Washington hall January 80
They are making preparations for one
of the finest affairs of it's kind.
The entire force of ushers will as
sist in making the arrangements.
Charles Warter is chairman and Tony
Bran is secretary and treasurer.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-12-04
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
GOING ACROSS SOUND

A delegation of members of Algon-
quin Lodge, Knights of Pythias, will
cross the sound tonight to visit Rich
naa1r1> pdge No. 80, at meeting in
III in Amboy avenue, Tottenville.
hrd degree will be conferred upon
al candidates.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-12-04
CITY CLERK GETS CHECKS
FOR ELECTION OFFICIALS

sixty-five checks from the Board Of
Freeholders for the election officers
In this city. These may secure them
tonight at the city clerks ONCE.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-12-04
Perth Ambov I.unacv case,

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
New Brunswick, Dec. 4:-Sophia N
lyman, of Perth ,Amboy was adjudged
insane today and was sent to the state
hospital DIR. Gross and John Thomas
were witnesses. No definite action was
taken as the court wants more testi.
mony.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-12-04
ROCK ISLAND EXPRESS
TRAIN IN FATAL WIRE Ck

Special by United Press Wire
Little Rock, Ark, Dec. A Rock
Island passenger train was wrecked
twelve miles from here this morning.
The engineer and fireman are reported
killed. No passengers met death.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-12-04
"eoing Away Soon''

A. Salz & Co. will soon say good
bye to Perth Amboy Amboy. Read
their last announcement on page 1S,
20S43-12-4-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-12-04
AUSTRIA HAS ISSUED
ULTIMATUM TOSERVIA

Special bV United Press Wire
London, Dec. 4:-Unconfrmed mes
sages today from St. Petersburg say
that Austria has issued an ultimatum
to servia to stop her aggressiveness on
the Austrian frontier under penalty Of
formal declaration of war by Austria.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-12-04
CHICKENS STOLEN
FROM MRS. ClANI

Mrs. Ciani, of 113 Rector street,
reported to the police this morning
that five or six roosters were stolen
from her chicken coop last night.
All prescriptions carefully COM
pounded at Sextons, 20 Smith street.
20S4S-12 2-4-1f@
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-12-04

Sweet cream for whipping at Sex
tons. 20 Smith street.
20s4s-12-4-lts
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-12-04

hristmas post cards from 1c.
kup at, Sexton's, 10 Smith street.
2Q848-I2-z-7t*
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-12-04
Evening Glass N. j. Law School

33 e. Park St., Newark, opens Jan.
4. Regents preliminary bar exam
course; prospectus sent.
20417-11-1S-W-F.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-12-04

A nice assortment of ladies' poe
textbooks and handbags at Sexton's,
70 Smith street
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-06-11

Out at Minot they are discussing
whether or not it would be wise to
enter a contract with a private cor
poration to furnish the city with wat
er. The people of Minot ought to
be the best judges of what is good
for them, but it would seem that
with such light as we have on such
matters the only thing that would
justify the adoption of private owner
ship of waterworlls plant would be
the impossibility of raising funds in
any other way.-Grand Forks Herald.