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Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-23
Improvement For
Appearance Of
PaVGmentS.
IDEA MEETS WITH FAVOR

Street Commissioner Adair is soon
to revolutionize the street cleaning
department. Men garbed in white
uniforms will be seen on the paved
streets with small push carts ready
to remove any papers, dirt or other
refuse that would give the roadway
an uncleanly appearance.
Alderman-at-Large Voorhees, fav-
ors the plan and says that, II the
property-owner find that such care
Is to be given the paved thorough
fares, they will be more desirous OF
having the streets on which they live
treated in similar manner, and will
take steps towards having them
paved.
The streets in all parts Of the city
are being placed in fine shape and
Mr.. Voorhees, says that much credit
Is due Mr.. Adair for the improve
ments already noticeable.
1T is very essential that the paved
streets be kept Clean" said Mr.. Voor.
hees yesterday, "as they present 6
horrible appearance If dirtyI further
more, any obnoxious material shows
up much more plainly on paved
street than on one that is not"
The entire width of High street
between Jefferson and Smith streets
is now being covered with fine stone
the steam roller being used.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-23
FORM AUTOMOBILE LINE.
Plainfield Merchants Plan Connec-
ton with Railroads by Means
of Motor Busses.

Plainfeld, May 23:-Direct and
frequent communication between the
Pennsylvania at Metuchen, the Le-
high Valley at South Plainfield, and
the Jersey Central, the Baltimore and
Ohio and the Reading at Plainfield,
is the scheme approved by the Plain
field Board of Trade, cooperating
with the Merchants Association of
this city. The local business men look
upon 1t as an "open door" to Plain
field
Harry w. Marshall, II. A. Dutten-
hofer, A. e. Force and Milton Mem
del, representing the two bodies, will
confer with Mayor G. j. Fisk on Mon
day as to the best means of forming
the proposed public utilities COM
pany, which will use eight automo-
bile buses for its service. 1t is prob
able that a stock company with
$4,000 capital will be organized and
that the shares will be disposed of
among local tradesmen and business
men generally. 1t is reported that
the Lehigh Valley has offered to lend
It's support to the undertaking.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-23
CHILD SAVED
IN RUNAWAY
AIhsrt Mcdonald Stops Horse
and Five -Ysar-OId Son of
Junkman Escapes Injury.
REsCUER RAN FOR A BLOCK

A thrilling rescue took place on
State street this morning and, ac-
cording to those who Witnessed it,
Albert Macdonald performed feat
of bravery which has never been sur
passed in this city.
A horse attached to junk wagon
owned by M, Koplowitz was standing
at State and Jefferson streets, when
1t became frightened and made a
made dash up the street. The five
year-old son of the junkman was in
the wagon.
The wagon bounded from one side
of the street to the other and the
child was tossed up and down. AT
Center street, Chief Burke ran out
to try and stop the horse, but was
thrown to one side.
Mr.. Macdonald ran out into the
road and tried to catch the horse.
The man gained steadily and as soon
as he was able, grasped the bride.
After being dragged few feet the
horse was brought to standstill and
willing hands lifted the child from
the wagon and quieted it.
Although frightened the child was
found to be uninjured. Chief Burke
says that it was the finest act of brav-
cry he ever witnessed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-23
MURDER SUSPECT is
CAUGHT IN METUGHEN
Negro Thought to be the One Wanted
in Somerset County for Double
Crime Committed There.

Metuchen, May 23;-A negro Civ
ing the name of Clarence w. Thomas
was arrested In Metuchen yesterday
by Marshal Enos Fouratt and con1-
mitted to the county Jail by Recorder
C. @. Weber on the charge of vag-
rancy and also on suspicion of his be-
ing wanted in Somerset county for
the murder of the aged Mr.. and Mrs.
Bussi at their home In or near New
Bethel. The may answers the de-
scription of the man wanted for that
horrible crime and the authorities
will come here from Somerville to-
day and see IL he is the right person,
Should Thomas be the man wanted
for the murder the Metuchen officer
who arrested him Is fortunate indeed
as several hundred dollars reward
has been offered for his capture. The
freeholders of Somerset county only
a few days ago increased the reward
5000.
Thomas is very dark completed,
has a small mustache, is short and
heavily built and has scar on hia
face. He may be about twenty-si4
years of age This description is said
to tally with that of the man wanted
for the crime.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-23
SUIT is ENDED
AFTER 20 YEARS
Partition Case Involving Several
Local People Over Jacques Es-
tate at Woodbridge.
LAND SOLD AT PARTITION SALE

A long drawn-out partition case
has Just been terminated and num-
ber Of local people who were con-
cerned have received their share of
the proceeds.
The suit was commenced over
twenty years ago, but for some rea-
son was abandoned. Five years ago
1t was renewed About three months
ago the property in question which
was known as the Jacques estate, ly-
ing on the outskirts of Woodbridge,
was sold by Special Master-J. Kearny
Rice, by the direction of the courts,
at partition sale.
The case was known as the suit
of Mary Bloomfield against Jeanette
Landoldt. The complainant was rep
resented by Peter F. Daily of New
Brunswick, and Joseph e. Stricken,
of this city. Ephrian Cutter, of
Woodbridge, represented Charles
Dawson, Elizabeth Ann Dawson,
George Dawson, Annie Aachenberg
and Elizabeth Hanrattie, of this city,
who were heirs to the property and
also defendants IN the case a mum.
ber of other heirs were concerned.
The property was originally own
ed by John Jacques, and contained
about fourteen acres.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-23
STANDARD OIL
AFTER A. S. & R.
Report That Effort viii Be Made
To Take Control Of SmeliGT
Trust from Guggenheims.
TO JOIN WITH ROCKEFELLER

New York, May 23:-According
to statements made In Wall street
yesterday there will be several new
directors In the American Smelling
and Refining Board at the annual
election of stockholders In August
next. Steps have been taken, ac-
ocrding to report, for merging of
those interests on the Board who are
displeased with the Guggenheim ad-
ministration, with the John d.
Rockefeller, Jr., interests for the
displacement of several Guggenheim
directors.
While there has been no open
breach between the Guggenheims
and the other directors of the Smelt-
ing Trust, it has become an open Sc
cret in Wall street that there has
been friction in the Smelling Board
following the Yukon Gold deal. II
is charged that the Yukon deal was
arranged by the Guggenheims with
Mr.. Lawson without consultation
with or the approval of the Smelt-
ing Trust Board, and, according to
certain directors who were not CON
suited, there has been friction ever
since.
The dividend meeting Of the
Smelling Trust takes place June g.
1t appears that an agreement has
been reached by which the former
rate of one per cent quarterly will be
paid. 1t has been frequently stated
that the minority interests in the
Board proposed to insist upon div
idend at the rate of two per cent q
year or none at all. 1t was stated
yesterday, however, that earnings OF
the company now warranted a div
idend at the old rate of four per
cent a year. The American Smelt-
ing and Refining Company yesterday
advanced the price of pig lead ten
cents. to S4.25 a hundred pounds.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-23
SAW FIRE IN HIS
.HOMEIN TRANCE
Young Man Told of Blaze Across
Street from Where He Was
Under Hypnotic Spell.
NEWS REPORTER EYE WITNESS

A slight blaze occurred in the
kitchen Of the home of Andrew Far
rington, III Washington street, last
night. 1t was extinguished In a
short time with few pals of water
and, although someone ran toward
the alarm box at North First street,
no taps were sounded.
AT the time of the blaze the Oldest
son Of Mr. Harrington was taking
part In an amateur hypnotic exhibit
tion across the street from his home.
While under the spell he gave an ac-
eurate account of the fire and of the
excitement of his parents and sister.
Witnesses at the performance inves-
tigated and found the blaze as de-
scribed. A NEWS man was among
them.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-23
COMPLAINT AGAINST
BOYS WHO CUT WINDOWS
Lawyer GoIdberger Appears in Be-
half Of Citizens Real Estate
Corporation Hearing Monday.

A formal complaint against Will
liam McGreal and Raymond Deegan,
the two boys who cut windows on
Smith street few nights ago, was
made before Recorder Pickersgill
this morning by Lawyer Leo Cold
berger. for the Citizens Real Estate
Corporation, as a window Of their
store at 46 Smith street was ruined.
Recorder Pickersgill said this
morning that the boys would be Civ
en- a hearing at o'clock Monday
morning, when most of the store
keepers whose windows were cut are
expected to appear and sign COM
plants.
Deegan was released on bail yes
terday but McGreal was still in the
lookup this morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-23
RIPARIAN RIGHTS AT
STREET ENDSAQUESTION
Commissioners Are Expected Here
Shortly to Look Over Places
Under Consideration.

City Attorney @. G. Hommann has
not yet received word from the New
Jersey State Board of Riparian Com
missions as to when they propose to
look over the water front property
Rt the ends of streets here. Mr..
HomHdann expects word shortly,
however.
The riparian commissioners, If not
abolished from office, intend to see
the land before they give their deci-
zion as to whether 1t should be trans
kerred to the city. Application has
been made to that effect. The city
does not propose to pay for the land,
but simply wishes to have jurisdic-
lion over 1t.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-23
ROAD MONEY
TO Be DIVIDED
Income from Automobile LICeH-
seS Much Be Distributed Pro
Rata Throughout State.
MlDDLEsEx WILL LOSE MUCH
gpecial to the EVENTNG NEWS.

DpSCtQt 10 tNO II GNtN0 ~ ~ W -.
Trenton, May 23:-Far reaching
changes that will affect every county
In the state with reference to the
distribution Of the state automobile
money for road repairs, will be made
by an opinion which Attorney Gem
eral Robert H. McCarter has render
ed to State Road Commissioners
Frederick Gilkyson. The opinion Is
to the effect that under chapter 3O4
of the laws of 1908 the income from
automobile licenses must be distrib-
uted pro rata for the repair of every
improved road In the state. Here
tofore only those roads improved
under the state aid road law have
shared in the automobile fund.
The result Of putting the decision
into effect will be to take consider
able money from Mercer, Burlington,
Monmouth, Middlesex and other
counties which have the most miles
of highways improved under state
aid, and give 1t to Union, Hudson
and some Of the other counties that
have good roads that were built To-
cally without assistance from the
state. The result of the distribution
under tn eold method Is shown by
the TacC tnaC mercer got 1920 ~ q /,
Burlington, $8,850.75; Monmouth,
$4,345.S9; and Middlesex, $6,015.14
while Union and Hudson, because
most of their roads were built with
out state aid got but $176.99 and
$12591, respectively.
Another effect of the Attorney
Generals opinion will be that many
cities, towns, villages and boroughs
that have built maeadam roads will
hereafter share in the distribution
of this money. In all some 473 mu-
inequalities which have improved
roads will come In for a slice of the
states automobile income.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-23
One Identified as
Having Done a
Job Here.
ROBBED IN SOUTHAMDOY

Detective Sergeant HUFF went ia
South Amboy yesterday to see the
three youths arrested for robbing
store or two and a freight car.
When captured by the South An-
boy police they gave their names as
James Delaney and William Chisley,
of Elizabeth, and Frank Maher, OF
this city. AS soon as Huff saw the
gang he recognized the one who CALI
ed himself Chisley as Critchley who
was arrested here some time ago for
robbing a jewelry store on New
Brunswick avenue.
1t is believed by the local police
that the holdups on the copper works
field Wednesday night were their
work, as they left South Amboy on g
freight train for this city shortly be-
fore o'clock. At II o'clock while
the police were searching the fields
freight passed, bound for South
Amboy, and the youths may have
eluded pursuit by boarding 1t.
Critchley, after his recent arrest In
this city, was held for the grand Jury
under ball. He was able to furnish
bonds and was released. The three
youths, including Maher, who lives
at 27 Watson avenue, this city, are
In Jail at New Brunswick, In default
of bail.
The developments at the hearing
brought out the fact that not only
Briggs place and the freight car had
been broken into by these young
men, but the shoemaker shop also.
This fact was learned from Edward
Muldoon, who claimed that he saw
them breaking in the shoe shop. He
also had a pair of shoes in his pos
session that were taken from the
shop, which he claimed were given
him by one of the boys.
While matters look suspicious for
Muldoon, no one made complaint
against him, and he was permitted
to go.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-23
SLEUTHS AFTER AUTOS.
Detective UnderhiII and Justice
HouselI Active at Fords-They
Seek to Fool Men Who Warn.

State Detective Lester ]. Underhill
is watching for automobile speeders
near Fords today. Tomorrow he and
Justice of the Peace Housell Will
work in the vicinity of Highland
Park.
They have new scheme to end
the business Of tippers-off These
men who warn the autoists make 1T
their duty to station themselves near
the detectives. They have cards
printed warning the autoists to go
slowly after passing the first red flag.
From now on no flags or other visible
devices will be used by sleuths.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-23
FIREPROOFING
PLANT BEGINS
Perth AmbOy Works Of National
COnGsrn TO Resume Work on
Monday or Tuesday Next.
WORK FOR A HUNDRED MEN

An Increase of Orders Makes Possible
This Good News from the Second
Largest of the National FireprOof-
ing Company's Plants in This I'M
mediate Vicinity-Will Further
Enlarge as the Business Permits.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-23
Manle Grove session.

A meeting Of Maple Grove, Wood
mems Circle, was held in Dana hall
last night, when one candidate was
initiated, and two applications were
received.
Captain Olson, of Company D.,
41st regiment, uniformed rank, In
structed the degree team, after which
refreshments were served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-23
HIGH School Teachers Course.

Trenton, May 23:-As result Of
a resolution adopted by the State
Board Of Education at a meeting in
Atlantic City, April II last, establish
ing high school teachers course at
the State Normal school a large num-
Der Of graduates of the school have
registered In a class in this course to
be started at the opening of school
next September.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-23
IxentnnLian to Preach.

Rev. George Wellington Young, OF
Kentucky, assistant national super
intendent Of the Anti-Saloon League,
will preach In Simpson M. %. church
tomorrow morning. DR.. Young is
a gifted and eloquent Southerner. He
is unique and original, most strik-
ing and independent personality.
Miss Mae James will sing colo
In the morning and the choir will
sing, morning and evening.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-23
ANNA GOULD IN HIDING.
Vain Efforts to See Her to Confirm
Report of Wedding in
Jersey.
Special bv United Press wire:

Paris, May 23:-Endeavors 70
see Anna Gould today to confirm
the report of a marriage with Prince
de Sagan in Jersey City, were rebuff
ed. Reporters were excluded from
the grounds of her chateau, where,
1t is believed, de Sagan is her guest.
The rumor is dlscredited here, be-
cause 1t is believed that, property in
terests demand full publicity for the
marriage and official sanction.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-23
Crew Of Steamer Saved.
,ninI hal TIa1lfed Presa Wira:

bpeUIuI U1 DWFtcU fVso " HV n
Galilee, May 2s:-Twenty-four
members of the crew of the steam
er Hornsee, ashore In the surf on
Brigantine Shoals, were taken off by
the Egg Harbor life savers today.
The work was done rapidly, only an
hour being taken to get all of the
men. 1t Is believed that the position
of the Hornsee is desperate.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-23
Honor Bishop McFanI.

Trenton, May 23:-Bishop James
A. McFaul has been elected as honor
airy vice president of the New Jersey
Association for the Prevention and
Relief of Tuberculosis. The other
officers follow: DR.. G.. X. Dickinson,
president; DR.. William G. Schaefler,
first vice president; Charles J. Fisk,
second vice president; Fred Edison
Clerk, secretary and treasurer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-23
TEMPLAR CASE TUESDAY.
Adjourned from Fortnight Ago
Before Vice Chancellor Howell
Family Home Lodge Matter.

Before Vice Chancellor Howell at
Newark Tuesday, the case of Family
Home Lodge, Independent Order of
Good Templars, Of this city will be
argued on briefs. Joseph e. Strick-
er represents the faction headed by
John A. Lind. Leo Goldberger is
counsel for the side of Jens M. Sor-
enson and others.
The suit is for possession of the
property containing |. o. G. T. hall
in Prospect street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-23
BOY SHOOTS HIMSELF
IN ANKLE AT WEDDING
He Was Discharging a Revolver
Through a Coach Window When
it Went Off Unexpectedly.

A Polish boy was shot in the
ankle in a wedding celebration on
the Amboy-Metuchen road, near the
city boundary line, this noon. He
was shooting a revolver from coach
and the discharge entered his leg.
He was taken to DR.. F. G. Henry's
office.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-23
BERKOWITZ HELD TO
AWAIT ExTRADITION
Alleged Horse Thief to be Taken to
New York for Trial--Rig Identi-
fed Yesterday.

Joseph Berkowitz, who was ar
rested on charge of horse stealing,
was committed to the county Jail by
Recorder Pickersgill to await extra
dition papers.
The owner of the stolen horse and
New York detective came here yes
terday afternoon and identified 1t as
one stolen from pier 29 last Monday.
The horse was turned over to the
owner who took 1t back to the me-
tropolis last night.
Berkowitz will be taken to New
York for trial.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-23
FELL FROM BULKHEAD.
Louis Rudders Injured His Head at
Foot of Madison Avenue
This Afternoon.

Lewis Rudders, of Lewis street,
fell from the bulkhead at the foot of
Madison avenue this afternoon. He
sustained severe scalp wound,
which required three stitches. DR..
M. S. Meinzer attended the injured
man. He was afterwards removed to
his home In the city ambulance.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-23

was using sulphuric acid. AS he
poured quantity OF It upon other
chemicals in tube, 1t commenced
to bubble. A sudden slight explo-
sion caused him to shake the bottle
containing a large quantity of the
acid, which poured over the left arm
and side of Miss Garretson. She be-
came badly burned about the face.
The right hand of Charles Seaman,
who held the bottle containing the
acid, was somewhat burned.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-23

The Perth Amboy plant of the
National Fireproofing Company,
which has been closed UP for five
months, will resume work early next
week. Superintendent Rossi stated
this morning that about 100 men will
be given positions early next week.
The plant is being put in condition
so that it can be opened on Monday
or Tuesday.
The Perth Amboy works is the
next to the largest of the concerns
three plants in this immediate vicin-
ity. When it has been put in opera
tion other men will be added to the
force as business demands. The re-
opening of the plant is due to the
fact that work in the building line
is generally improving and several
large orders have been received by
the National concern.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-23
DELAYS INQUEST.
Prosecutor Asks That the Triple
Murder Case in Monmouth Go
Over Until June 9.

Freehold, May 23:-The coroner's
Inquest into the deaths of Mr.. and
Mrs. William B. Sheppard and their
servant, Jennie Bendi, who we're shot
and killed last Saturday in their
farmhouse, near here, will not be
held today, as announced. At the
request of Prosecutor Nevius, 1t was
yesterday postponed to June 6.
Frank Zastera, the young helper on
the Sheppard farm, is in jail here,
charged with the crime.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-23
Rnll Broke Coach window.

A crowd of boys. while playing
ball on New Brunswick avenue yes
terday afternoon, broke a window
In a coach standing in front of Lid
die & Pfeiffer's stable. Mr. Pfeif-
fers anger was appeased when the
guilty ones agreed to pay for the
damage.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-23
HAD NO LICENSE.
Local Man Arrested in TottenvilIe
Yesterday for Passing Hand
bills--Was Fined So.
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Tottenville, May 23:- Sidney
jacobson, eighteen years old, Of
State street, Perth Amboy, was ar
rested by Patrolman Henry Winant
of the 99th precinct about $50
O'Clock yesterday afternoon in AM
boy avenue for distributing hand
bills without q license. He was taxi
en- to the Goth precinct station and
later arraigned In the second dis
trict court, Stapleton. Magistrate
Marsh imposed a fine of So, which
was paid by his brother, Nathan Ja-
cobson, clothier, Of 31S State street
Perth Amboy, for whom he was
working.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-23

Until a NEWS reporter yesterday
afternoon assured him of the arrival
of the vessel two days before the fa-
tai railroad wreck near Antwerp,
Samuel Klein, of 336 State street,
whose family went abroad two weeks
ago. and other relatives here, we're
greatly worried over the safety of
Mr.. Klein's wife and three children.
Even yet, until he has received a let
ter from his wife, he will not be
fully satisfied.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-23

Heavy whipping cream at Sections.
1874 234 1t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-23
Greatest Rowing Event.

Special by Unfted Ifes8 W1Te:
Philadelphia, May 28:-Over fifty
crews will compete in the American
Henley being rowed on the Schuyl-
kill this afternoon. The enteries are
the greatest in the history of the
event. Large crowds of the various
contesting colleges are on hand.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-23
THREE YOUTHS HELD FOR GRAND
JURY ON CHARGES OF Theft
Burned Severely By Acid
In Chemical Tests In The
High Schools Laboratory

Miss Florence Garretson, daughter
of Samuel G. Garretson, of 112 Rec
tor street, was severely burned about
the left side of her face and body and
her left arm, In the high school
laboratory, yesterday.
The occurrence was purely acct
dental Miss Garretson and other
members of the senior class were
experimenting. 1t was the last day
Of chemical tests. One of the boys
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-23
Hackman's Horse Wild.

A hackmans rig came near being
demolished in High street near the
Packer house yesterday afternoon.
Had it not been for the timely ar
rival of Charles Mitchell, serious
damage might have been incurred.
The horse whirled the wagon around
several times.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-23
Taft Denies Negro Yarn.

cpeCtut W CTttSU FFoSo WHos
Cincinnati, May 23:--Secretary
Taft denies story from Fayetteville,
N. c., saying that q colored messen-
ger was refused a place at the table
in the railway car with him. He de-
clared there is not even any founda-
tion for the story. A colored mes
senger from the war department, he
said, was on the trip to Panama. 1t
is possible that messenger was sent
to the dining car to engage seats for
the secretary,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-23
Moving Building Ont.

John S. Hanson is having his
frame building, on New Brunswick
avenue, adjoining his plumbing shop,
remodeled and brought out to the
street line The building is occupied
as a harness shop.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-23
DELAYED APPOINTMENTS.
Governor Has Decided ON Excise
Board-Awaits Legal Approval.

Trenton, May 22:-Governor Fort
yesterday postponed announcement
of new excise commissioners and
other appointments until next Tues
day.
He issued a statement in which he
said there was no need Of haste. He
said he had decided on the appoin-
tees, but wished to wait for the opin-
ion of the attorney general as to his
right to appoint members of the leg
islature on state commission with
out salaries