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Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08
FUN-MAKING FRIENDS
TARGETS FOR ENRAGED
GROOM'S SHOTGUN
Serenaders Find Pleasure of Charivari
Can Be Enjoyed by Persons on
Both Sides-Shooter
Arrested

Because he objected to being SER
enaded by persons whose musical in
struments consisted of old wash boilers,
dishpans, sheets of tin and COW bells,
Walter Hall of Hines Station, who was
married Saturday, reinforced his pro-
test by firing four charges of birdshot
at the noisy revelers.
The amateur musician who received
the greater part of the leaden rain was
Claude Reeves, who was wounded in
the leg. His back was filled with shot
and it is thought he will always carry
several leaden pellets as souvenirs of
the frolic.
Others who received a quantity of the
leaden mementoes were Harold Sharp,
Frank Carter, Theodore Cook and Carl
VandeYer.
1t is said they will pass the greater
part of the next few weeks in extract
ing the anti .charivari from their bodies.
Since the night of the serenade they
have been eating their meals standing.
Hall, it is said told his friends he
did not want any demonstration after
he was married. To prepare Tor any
emergency that might arise he loaded
two double-barrel shotguns with bird
shot and placed them in convenient
place. After dark he took the guns and
waited under the porch of his home
About IL o'clock he saw NUMBER OF
dark forms approach. Each one was
armed with a noise contrivance, and at
the word from the leader began the
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08
URGE FUEL USERS
TO STOP SMOKE
HEALTH Department WILL
ENFORCE LAW
Educating Up to a SmokeIess Condi-
ton Rather Than Using the Courts
Is Present Policy with
Producers

Instructions have been issued by the
health department to fuel users ask
ing cooperation In enforcing the new
anti-smoke ordinance and announcing
that the provisions will be enforced.
Health Officer l.. NJ. Powers and
Smoke Inspector Potts have caused cir
culars to be issued for all interested
showing the best methods of perfect
combustion, which in itself VIII dc
away with smoke and SCOT
Health Officer Powers says:
I'm carrying out the requirements OF
these ordinances we invoke the friendly
cooperation of the owners of steam
plants and other industries where fuel
is used, it being as much to their in
terest to have a minimum of smoke,
SCOT and cinders as to any one.
ITO gain this end we propose to edu-
cate up to a smokeless condition rather
than to use the courts.
From experience we find that In
most cases where we have been called
by complaint to abate a SCOT or smoke
nuisance compliance was cheerful.
Having shown and advised how 1t could
be remedied and the advice been taken
we have invariably gained the good will
of the owners and operators, thereby
showing that the law does not in any
way work a hardship personally or to
the business interests of our city.
'All smoke and SCOT is an evidence
of imperfect combustion, therefore a
waste of fuel, causing a loss not only
TO owners of plants where such smoke
and SCOT exist, but to the surrounding
property by damaging it and causing
discomfort by not having their windows
open for proper ventilation. The dam
ages done 20 furniture. fittings and
stocks in some cases has amounted to
hundreds of dollars.
THAT an excess of smoke and SCOT
can be avoided there is no question,
for the ordinances were framed only
after consulting with the most repre-
sentative engineers, both stationary
and railroad, in Los Angeles, and 1t
was their opinion that the ordinances
could be carried out.
knowing that the abatement of
smoke and SCOT nuisance is not only
possible but practicable we would inn
press upon users of fuel that the ordi-
nances will be carried out to the full
extent where no desire is shown to
comply with the law. But we are
pleased to say that when shown how
much it is to their advantage from a
financial point in the saving of fuel a
cleaner condition of their own prem
ises and the surroundings they have
met us more than half way"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08
Receipt That Cures
Weak Men-Free
Send Name and Address TOday--You
Can Have 1t Free and Be Strong
and Vigorous

have in my possession prescription for
nervous debility, lack of vigor, weakened
manhood, falling memory and lame back
brought on by excuses, unnaotural drains
or the follies of youth. that has cured so
many worn and nervous men right in their
own homes-without any additional help or
lnedicine-that 1 think every man who
wishes to regain his manly power and viril-
itv. quickly and quietly should have a COPY
So 1 have determined to send a copy of the
prescription, free of charge, in plain, ordi-
nary sealed envelope, to any man who will
write me for it.
This prescription comes from a physician
who has made a special study Of men, and /
am convinced it is the surest acting COM
bination for the cure of deficient manhood
and Vieor-failure ever put together
| think I owe it to my fellow man to send
them a copy in confidence, so that any man.
anywhere who is weak and discouraged with
repeated failures may stop drugging himself
with harmful patent medicines. secure what
/ believe is the quickest acting, restorative
upbuiIding, SPOT-TOUCHING remedy ever
devised. and so cure himself at home quiet
~ and quickly. Just drop me line like
this: Mr.. A E. Robinson. 40S6 Luck bldg,
Detroit, Mich. and I Will send you a copy
Of this splendid receipt in plain, ordinary
sealed envelope. free Of charge.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08
MOTOR VEHICLE OWNERS
WILL SEEK PROTECTION

For the purpose of protecting the
interests of persons who own and are
interested in motor vehicles, the Cali
fornia State Automobile association
has been formed, with headquarters in
Los Angeles, and articles of incorpora-
ton for the association were yesterday
filed in the Office of the county clerk
Among the objects of the association
are to aid in the establishment and
maintenance of uniform and stable
system of laws relating to the regula-
ton of owners and users of automo-
biles within the state, to promote the
construction of good roads and the I'M
provement of the highways, and to or
ganize clubs throughout the state
which will work for the same objects
as the parent organization.
The directors are George B. Ellis,
G. Allen Hancock, L. d. Sale, Charles
b. Hopper, Jud r. Rush, Elmer e..
Cole and r. P. Hillman.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08
Lets Loose at Friends


Grabbing one of the guns, Hall
cooked both hammers, pointed the muz-
zle toward the improvised band and
1t go both barrels. The noise suddenly
ceased. Then for a second the silence
was painful. But only for short time,
then instead of sounds from a be-
labored washpan, howls of pain and
the other side
The wounded men stayed not on the
order of their going, but left the scene
as quickly as possible. Reeves was
taken to the county hospital for treat
ment. The others hurried to their
homes.
Hall was arrested yesterday after
to Los Angeles. He was arraigned in
Justice Selph's court and released on
bonds of $1,000. His examination was
set for April II.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08
Fire in Mail Car
BY Associated Press.

BY AssOclated PIess.
SEATTLE, Wash, April Fire in
the mail and express car of the north
bound Seattle-Portland passenger train
on the Northern Pacific railroad, two or
three miles south of Tacoma yards,
this morning resulted in considerable
damage by water to two truckloads of
California and Oregon letter mail for
Seattle. The registered mail was not
damaged.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08
uNIMPRoVED CORNER
SELLS FOR $4,000

The northeast corner of Ninth and
Olive streets has just been sold by
John Brink to Mrs. Clara Shatto for a
reported consideration of $50, 600.
The deal was made through the
agency of Bryan & Bradford. This lot is
105x105 feet and is unimproved. 1t is
said that the purchaser is to erect
either an apartment house or small
business block.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08

marked talent, but deep appreciation
of the artistic side of the drama
Among the cast are Miss Gertrude
Workman, who plays the leading role,
Mrs. Cora Freeman, Miss Susan
Looney, Miss Allie Taylor, Miss Dora
Holmes, Miss Willamene Wilkes, AL
fred Wilkes, Raymond Freeman, Stan
ley Lewis and Thomas Workman.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08

"HE Haresfoot Dramatic club Will
present THE Deceiver" this even
Il ing at Cumnock hall. This marks
the third season of the clubs existence
and each year it has gained in strength
and dramatic value.
Miss Jane Butt is director of the clup
and the members include several young
men and women who possess not only
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08
SWEDENBoRG's BODY SHIPPED
HOME FOR FINAL BURIAL
BY Associated Press.

LONDON, April THE body of En-
manuel Swedenborg, the famous mystic
writer, was taken today from the vault
in front of the communion table in the
Swedish church in Princess square
where it was deposited in 1872, and
started toward Sweden for final burial.
The remains were taken to Dartmouth
and embarked on the Swedish cruiser
FYlgia
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08
Plants and Seeds

TODAY SALE
5000 packages of vegetable seeds. &c
each or for 10c.
Tomato plants 10c dozen.
Cabbage plants 10c dozen.
Carnation plants soc dozen.
Date palms 12c each.
And best of garden and vegetable
seeds at 21sc package. Aisle 5.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08
DR.. Koch Comes to America
By Associated Press.


NEW YORK, April 7.-Dr. Robert
Koch of Berlin, the eminent bacteriol-
ogist who achieved worldwide fame
through the discovery of tuberculosis
bacillus, arrived here today on the
steamer Kron Prinz
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-08
Confidence

It's good to have confidence In store; It's
good to have confidence In the advertising.
We are building this business on y solid
foundation Your satisfaction our first con-
alteration. That our methods are winning
Is proven by the great crowds, enthusiastic
buying.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-06-24
PREP ARE FOR
JULY FOURTH H
Police 0rdersArs Issued Celebrat-
ing Beforehand Forbidden Re-
vOIvers Under Han.
REVIEW POLICE AND FIREMAN

Chief of Police Burke said this
morning that on the Fourth OF July
he will not permit anyone to shoot
revolvers or toy pistols on the street.
This means adults as we'll as chill
dren, and anyone violating these or
ders will be arrested. The chief
says he cannot stop the sale of fire.
crackers or fireworks before the
Fourth, but he will have anyone ar
rested for shooting flrecrackers on
the streets before that day.
Many plans are being formulated
Bollschweiler Is arranging with
Chief Mead, of the fire department,
relative to the inspection on that
day.
The mayor plans to have a joint
inspection OF the police and fire de-
partments by himself and the Board
of Aldermen. The inspection, If car
ried out on the mayors plans, will
consist of a parade, led by band,
and a general drill Of both depart
ments.
The statue OF Washington In City
Hall park is being painted and the
fence around it is also being carerd
for
1t is also the intention of the may
or to have the city officials move in
to their proper quarters in the re-
modelled building, by the Fourth, SO
that the citizens who witness the In
spection can also go through the
building and see what remarkable
change has been made.
The recorders desk is being In
stalled today In the court room Of
the police station which is now oc-
cupied by the city clerk.
There will be the Raritan Yacht
Club celebration, and In the evening
200,0 flrecrackers will be touched
off near the city hall and park by the
local Cinnamon.
The storekeepers are laying in
their supply of crackers and fire.
crackers and as the eyentful day is
over a week off, other plans for
celebrating the day are yet to be
made
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-06-24

thur, pastor of Calvary Baptist
Church, New York, of which Rev
Mr.. Bawden was member when 9
boy. After the services In the church
reception to the pastor and wife
was held in the chapel adjoining. II
was a profitable and delightful even
ing
Those In the Pulpit.
Rev. ]. " Irwin, pastor of the
First Baptist Church, of South Am
boy, presided In the pulpit with
him were Rev. James H. Northrup,
pastor of the First Presbyterian
Church, of this city; Rev. DR.. George
q. Wilding, pastor OF Simpson M.
K. Church, of this city; Rev. DR.. T.
e. Vassar, OF Elizabeth; Rev. e. G.
Hancock, of this city; Rev. DR.. Rob
ert s. Macarthur, pastor of Calvary
Baptist Church, of New York; and
Rev. William H. Bawden, the new
pastor OF the Baptist Church here.
Greeting from Community.
Following the scripture reading
and prayer by DR.. Wilding the greet
ing to the church and pastor from
the community was given by Mr.,
Hancock. He laid special emphasis
upon the wide field that is open here,
He told of the wonderful growth OF
the city with Its cosmopolitan popu-
lation and what It means to the
church. Mr.. Hancock said he knew
Mr.. Bawden before he came to this
city. having been pastor of the Meth
Iodist church In Bridgeton at the
same time Mr.. Bawden was pastor g
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-06-24
AGED WOMAN
is KIDNAPPED
Granddaughter Reports MysiGrI-
OusDiSappeareHce TO PrOsGCu-
Tor BeTdine.
4 CONTEST OVER A WILL

New Brunswick, June 24:-Tell-
ing thrilling story of the kidnap-
ping of woman eighty years old,
| Mrs. Philip Bender, of South Amboy,
asked Prosecutor Berdine yesterday
to investigate the disappearance of
her grandmother, Mrs Elnora Clio
taweil, who lived in the Bender
home. The woman told the prose-
cutor that her grandmother was
walking in the road near her home
when a black automobile stopped
close to her and two men got out.
| The men, it was said, seized the
old woman, lifted her into the ma
chine and sped toward the Staten
Island ferry in Perth Amboy 1t was
the belief of Mrs. Bender that her
grandmother was taken to New York
by way of Staten Island and that she
was on her way to Buffalo.
The kidnapping, 1t was declared,
was due to the desire of certain rel
atives of the old woman to obtain
part of her esetate. Mrs. Bender
told the authorities her grandmother
had made a will In which she left her
entire estate, valued at $4,000, to
| her. Relatives were anxious to have
Mrs. Glotawein change her will and
had asked her many times to do so.
She refused, saying she had lived
many years with Mrs. Bender and
her granddaughter was entitled to
the whole property.
The granddaughter also said the
only ones who could have any mo-
tive for kidnapping the old woman
were relatives who were cut off in
the will She expressed the belief
that these relatives determined to
get Mrs. Glotawein out of the Bender
home for the purpose of persuading
her to change her will. Prosecutor
Berdine sent detectives out to in
vestigate.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-06-24

Special by United Press Wire.
Princeton, June 24:-Grover
Cleveland, the twenty-second Presi-
dent of the United States. died at his
home here this morning at $40
o'clock, from a complication of dis
eases.
He had been suffering for long
time from Indigestion, which indi-
rectly caused his death. 1t was stat
ed today that Mr.. Cleveland suffer-
ed from an organic disease Of the
heart and kidneys, and heart failure.
1t was known last night that For
mer President Cleveland's condition
was very low, but the fact was kept
secret by the physicians and fam
lily. For time this morning he was
rallying, but sinking spell came
and he died very soon. Mrs. Cleve-
land was at the bedside. The chill
dren are at their summer home In
Tanworth, New Hampshire with
their grandmother, Mrs. Perrine.
The news Of the death of former
President Cleveland comes as great
surprise as this mornings papers
told that he was nearly well and was
gaining strength daily.
"a sketch of Mr.. Cleveland's ca
reer will be found on page today.)
Mr.. Cleveland has been suffering
from lingering Illness that con-
fined him to his bed throughout the
winter and spring here and at Lake
wood. During the past ten. years
his health has been failing, but only
year ago his condition gave cause
for alarm.
For several weeks he had been at
the Lakewood Hotel where his Ill.
ness forced him to remain after the
place was closed. He was taken
home only short time ago.
1t was some time after death this
morning before the news was given
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| the First Baptist church there. Ha
told of the high standing of tho
church which Mr. Bawden had left to
come here, and congratulated the
| local Baptists upon securing such o.
man for their pastor. He likewise
congratulated Mr.. Bawden for secur-
! Ing such a charge as he now has,
where there is almost unlimited field
for work.
Greeting from Churches.
Mr. Northrup gave the greeting to
the church and pastor from the
churches of the city He said one of
the pleasing features of working in
this city was that the place was hard
ly large enough yet to have more
than one church of each denomina-
tion, leaving each pastor free to
work out his own ideas and plans as
he thinks best. He declared that as
each church grows strong and pros
pers so all the other churches are
benefited. One cannot succeed With
out extending some of its good work
to the others Mr.. Bawden was well
coined to the city to assist in the
great work the ministers have here
to do.
Greeting from Baptist Neighbors.
The greeting to the church and
pastor from Baptist neighbors by
DR.. Vassar was a welcome in behalf
of the Baptists of North Jersey. DR..
Vassar said his pastorate had been
between Trenton and the hills ofSus-
sex for the last thirty years and he
had been familiar with the Baptist
work in this city for all that time.
He said the local Baptist church was
the thirty-fifth to be established in
this state, 1t being almost century
old. He said he did not believe
there was so much difference be-
tween this city and Bridgeton. HUI
man nature is the same everywhere
he declared. He told the new pas
tor he would not find everything here
as he would like to have 1t. No pas
tor ever did. He also charged the
church not to expect too much of the
new pastor He said he did not pos
sess all the qualities that go to make
perfect pastor. If he did, he add
ed, one of the other-of the thousands
of Baptist churches in the land
would have called him and Perth
Amboy would have had to seek an-
other.
CONTINUED on page 9.)
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-06-24
TRUST GO. GETS
BIG REDUCTION
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
New Brunswick, June 24:-The
State Board of Taxation met here
this morning to hear appeal cases,
The assessment of $4,000 against
the Perth Amboy Trust Company on
mortgages and school bonds was re-
duced by the state board to $4,000.
This was in accordance with de-
cision Of the court of errors In which
it was held that trust companies can
deduct investments and corporal Sc
curities This will mean $1,000 less
in taxes for the city in taxes for the
city of Perth Amboy.
The case of the assessment of the
storage grounds Of the Susquehanna
Coal Company in Madison township
was laid over until July because
the township was not represented at
the hearing today.
Let The NEWS fill YOUR wants.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-06-24

Under the most auspicious cir
cumstances we're the pastoral duties
of the First Baptist Church of this
city assumed by Rev. William H..
Bawden at the recognition services
last night. Although the evening
was warm the church was filled with
people OF all denominations. The
new pastor was welcomed on behalf
of the community, the sister church
Us and the neighborIng Baptists.
Following this stirring address was
given by Rev. DR.. Robert S. Mac Ar
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-06-24
95 DEGREES At
2 P. M. TODAY
Thermometer Reaches Highest
Point Yet This Year Humidi-
ty Very Oppressive.
SHOWERS MAY BRING RELIEF
ronAY,s rEMpERATuREs.

Heat records for the present sum-
mer went by the board at 2 o'clock
this afternoon when the mercury
climbed to 95 degrees in the shade.
The only promise of relief lies in a
possibility of showers and probable
break in the humid wave by tomor-
row.
The humidity today made the con-
ditions very oppressive, and even
walking was sufficient to bring out
beads of perspiration on ones fore
head.
Dr.. G. W. Fithian was called to
attend foreigner who was suffering
from heat prostration at the Ameri-
can Smelling and Refining Company
works.
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Mr.. SHERMAN
IN BAD SHAPE

Special by United Press Wire:
Cleveland, June 24:-The condi-
tion of James s. Sherman is not sat
At. o'clock this morning his tenn
perature was 102, the highest since
his illness began. His pulse and res
piration were considerable above
normal owing to the excessive heat.
He slept but little during the night.
At o'clock his temperature was
lower. DR.. Stone, of the hospital
staff, remained by his bedside dur
ing the night.
CONTINUED on page g.
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Wall Street Feels Loss.
(Front the NEWS CORRESPONDENT.

New York, June 24:-The news
of the death of Grover Cleveland
caused keen regret in Wall street.
Though the former Presidents in
fiuence in financial affairs was great,
he was considered the mediator be-
tween financiers, the balance wheel
In finance. His death did not cause
any fluctuations in the market prices.
No officers of the Equitable Life
Insurance Company, of which Mr..
Cleveland was director, would
make statement.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-06-24
PAINT UNSUITABLE.
Contractor Having Trouble ON Fed
eral Building Job.

Jens M. Eorenson, who recently
got the contract for painting and
decorating the interior of the federal
building. is experiencing trouble.
Work has not yet been started. He
realizes that he bid too low when he
agreed to paint the interior with five
coats of the best paint When he
sent samples of the paint and dryer
to the government laboratories he
received work back that they con-
tained acids and that he would have
to get something better.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-06-24
GROVER CLEVELAND
DIED AT HIS HOME
IN PRINCE ON TODAY
Former Presidentof the United States
Passed Away Of COm|iCation Of
Diseases Children Absent
NEWS OF DEATH UNEXPECTED

out. Then Drs. Bryant, Lockwood
and Careochan, who were in attend
ance gave out a signed statement
setting forth heart failure as the di-
rect cause of death.
President Roosevelt Sends Sympathy.
Special by United Press Wire,
Oyster Bay, June 24:-On hear
ing of Mr.. Cleveland's death by a
telegram from Mrs. Cleveland, Pres
ident Roosevelt sent the following
reply
Mrs. Roosevelt joins in very deep
and sincere sympathy. Have aban-
doned intention of starting for New
London for the boat races so II. the
funeral is held Thursday or Friday
can attend. Can attend If on Sum
day. But on Saturday number of
men are coming here from various
parts of the country on a business
engagement which I cannot break.
Will you direct someone to wire me
when and where funeral is to be?"
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-06-24
A. nanisb N. n Cburch.

At Danish NJ. Il. Church.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Danish M. e. church will meet to-
morrow afternoon at the parsonage,
instead of this afternoon. A bus
mess meeting of the Epworth League
will be held in the chapel in the
evening at 7.4b O'Clock.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-06-24
Excursions via Lehigh Valley II. r.
Niagara Falls SQ.nn from Peril

4NIHE1tt a T tlKI1 PVfVV II OIII T u VI
Amboy Going July 3, returning un-
til July 6. All trains except the Black
Diamond Express. Bellewood Park,
July 4 and every Sunday, 75c.
children, 40c. Mauch Chunk and
Glen Onoko, July A, and Sunday
July 5, $15O; children 75c. Train
for Bellewood Park, Mauch Chunk
and Glen Onoko, July 4, will leave
Perth Amboy $40 a. m. On Sun
day, July 5, $40 a. m.
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