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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-19
REYNOLDS IS PRESIDENT OF
HEALTH BOARD BUT CONTEST
ARISES FOR OTHER OFFICES
sssosa, to the EVENING VIEWS


TOTTENvILLE, Feb. 19:-The
Wesley Brotherhood's banquet in the
lecture room of st. Paups M. E.
church last night was one of the
, most elaborate affairs of its kind
ever held in that place. Covers had
been laid for 200, but, without doubt,
over $50 sat down at the nine long
tables.
The Tottenville orchestra furnish
ed music. The diners marched In
from the main auditorium Of the
church. The feasting began at 1880
o'clock, after blessing had been
asked by Rev. Wilbert Westcott, OF
Bethel M. p. church. The decora-
tions were pink and green.
Following the dinner, which had
been prepared by the Ladies' Aid
Society of the church, several speech
es were made. Rev. Milton q. Grant,
pastor of the church, acted as toast
master. He first introduced Coun-
sellor Charles A. Marshall. vice presi-
dent of the brotherhood, who re-
sponded to the toast, Our Wesley
Brotherhood"
He was followed by Judge Adrian
Lyon, of Perth Amboy, who began
with humorous speech and finished
with an excellent address on broth
erhood. Judge Lyon made mention
of the fact that Perth Amboy has six
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-19
AMATEURS
ACTED WELL
Smiths Troubles" Presented TO
a Large Audience at Majestic
Theatre by Local Talent.
UNDER AUSPICES OF x. OF c.

Although they were amateurs, the
young people who took part in
Smiths Troubles" last night at the
Majestic theatre, under the auspices
of San Salvador Council No. 299,
Knights of Columbus, acquitted
themselves finely.
A snug sum was realized, half of
which goes to the council and half
St. Mary's r. c. church
The play, which Is a three act COM
edy dealing with the troubles of two
families named Smith, opened in
John Smiths fiat at Kensington, Eng
land, at 10 o'clock In the morning.
Miss Nellie Shean, who took the part
of Mrs. Pointing, housekeeper for
John Smith, played her part to per-
fection and the audience had many
a laugh over her odd ways. Frank
B. Costello, as John Smith, who man
aged to have all sorts of trouble with
Dennis ]. Flynn as Rev. John Smith
dating from the night before when he
has assisted a distressed actress, was
whole show in himself. Miss Julia
O'Toole as an actress was excellent
William Martin as Dick Desmond, a
friend of John Smith, and Eugene
Mullen in the role of Col. Duncan
Smith, were loudly applauded. The
Misses Maize McDermott, as Mabel
wife of Rev. John Smith, and Julia
Kelly, as Nora, wife of John Smith
acted so well that the applause al
times was SO loud that they were
compelled to wait before they could
continue. John Kelly, as Sergeant
Duffel, detective from Vine street,
caused numerous laughs.
The friends of the performers did
not forget them, for at the end of the
first act, many floral pieces were pass
ed over the footlights. Between the
second and third acts, John j. Quinn
sang two selections. The committee
in charge was as follows: J. ]. Quinn,
chairman; ]. X. Sheehy, James Har-
rigan, R. F. White, William Camp
bell, and v. A. Costello. The direc-
tor was H. c. Edwards, of New York.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-19
MAN ATTACKED
AFTER A ROW
Andrew Fills is Rendered Uncon.
scious by Blows With Bricks
in Hand Of Two Men.
QUARREL BEFORE OVER DICE

Andrew Fills, OF Dunellen, former
ly of this city, was so badly beaten
by two men, last night, while wait
ing for trolley car on State street,
that 1t was necessary for him to be
taken to the Office of City Physician
M. s. Meinzer to have numerous cuts
and bruises on his head and face
attended to.
Fills came to town last night to
see some friends and about 1890
o'clock, while walking up State
street, near Hall avenue, with a
friend, the latter suggested that
they go to saloon and have a glass
of beer. In the place a suggestion
was made that dice be thrown and
the bartender, Fills and others
agreed. Fills won a couple of rounds,
and this made the bartender angry.
Fills was ordered to leave and he
says that, before he had time to
move, the bartender threw him out.
While waiting for the car, accord
ing to Fills story. two men armed
with bricks, came out of the saloon
toward him, and one of them said:
$50 you're looking for trouble, are
you? Well you'll get it," and hit
ullu OfeT the 4odu, ubluS the DIlCk
as a weapon. Fills was knocked
down by the blow, but managed to
get to his feet and started to fight.
He fought one of them off, but the
other hit him over the head with a
brick.
The second man followed him and,
according to Fills. not policeman
was in sight, and he received a beat
ing which knocked him out. Shortly
afterward a passerby found him in a
semi-conscious condition and he was
taken to police headquarters. Ser
geant Mulligan detailed Patrolman
Andrew Jensen to take the injured
man to the city physician. DR..
Meinzer found that Fills was suffer
ing from two gashes on his forehead,
deep wounds in his head, and a cut
across the nose. The physician had
to take a number of stitches.
Fills was ready to swear out a
warrant today and the matter will be
looked into by the police, as Chief
Burke thinks that the saloon is a
place on State street which Is the
scene of many fights. In some cases
men have been badly hurt in the
place or by men who came from 1t.
The matter may also be put up to
the Excise Board.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-19
Gov. FORT AND SEN. COLBY
ARE IN WASHINGTON TO
CONFER WITH PRESIDENT
Col. Fordyce Announces That
He Is Candidate For Congress

event the other two counties compos-
ing the district, Monmouth and
ocean. might be in position to claim
the nomination. I am informed
however, that neither one has a IA
vorite son desirous of entering the
lists, with the possible exception OF
Senator Brown, of Monmouth, and
he would probably prefer another
term In the state senate, where his
large business interests would not
suffer to the same extent as would be
likely during a protracted absence In
Washington.
'It1s immaterial from what par
ticular section of district repre-
sentative comes. 1t is what he stands
for that is the test, and should de-
termine his desirability.
Under the circumstances, I am
inclined to become a candidate for
this nomination. l should have no
hesitation in doing so, provided the
bill for direct nominations is passed
by the legislature; and since 1t is in
compliance with our party platform,
and is strongly urged by the COVER
nor, there is no doubt but that il
will become law.
Any candidate for public Office
this year will be compelled to clearly
define his attitude on the great politi.
cal issues of the day, and will not be
allowed to hide behind party regular
ity and general statements meaning
nothing.
Should I become a candidate,
would stand for the progressive poll
cies of the Roosevelt Admfnistra.
ton"
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-19
A BRANCH OF
The LIBRARY
Reading Room at Simpson N. E.
Church Had a Brilliant Open
inS Last Night.
HAD AN INTERESTING PROGRAM

The mems free reading room in
Simpson M. e. church was opened
under auspicious circumstances last
night. There were about 125, in
cluding ladies'. present.
A short business session OF the
Mems Club, under whose auspices
the room is opened, was held. Two
members were added.
The speaker of the evening was
Rev. George G. Wilding, D. D., of
Paterson. Others who made re-
marks on the subject were Rev. w.
G. Snodgrass, D. D., Rev. M. o.
Block, Miss E. H. Mulligan of the
library; E. w. Barnes, ]. P. Holm
and Samuel Frost. Professor Charles
L. Lewis, of Plainfield, a baritone,
sang.
A social hour followed, and re-
freshments were enjoyed. The guests
were invited to make an inspection
of the reading room and games were
played.
The reading room, which has its
entrance at "A Jefferson street. will
be open every evening during the
week, except Sundays, from 1880 to
10 o'clock. There will always be a
good supply Of books, magazines and
newspapers, which will be for use
in the room, but may not be taken
away. There are also tables, where
visitors may amuse themselves with
simple games.
Arrangements have been perfected
whereby the library will operate a
branch in connection with the read
ing room and where library books
may be issued on borrowers cards.
The reading room board is desir-
GUS of enlisting others to help make
1t a success, and subscriptions will
be gladly received.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-19
LAWMAKERS
MASQUE FETE
Scores Of FancifuI Costumes
Make q Lively Scene in
Washington Hall.
HANDSOME PRIZES AWARDED

The annual masquerade ball Of Po
Ambo Tribe No. 851z, Haymakers'
Association, last night, In Washing
ton hall, was attended by hundreds
of people and 1t was a great success.
The costumes were odd, comical
and pretty, and the maskers had a
gala time until 12 o'clock, when the
march before the judges took place.
The Judges were John Foster, Anton
Roritsch, Charles j. Greig, John
Smith, of this city, and John Kreig,
of Elizabeth. The first prize, a shaw
ing mug and brush, went to Louis
Hanson, dressed as "The Hottest
Coon in Dixie" Miss lillian Ras-
mussen, who was attired in a dress
made of old rags, received the second
prize, silver tea pot and cream
pitcher. The third prize, a silver
sugar bowl and spoonh older, went to
Miss Alice Rundgreen, gowned in a
fancy costume.
The committee in charge was:
Thomas Lucas, chairman; Hans 8.
Smith, secretary; Rasmus Lund,
George Lund, Hans Hendrickson and
William Krueger.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-19
Departments That
Have Been Shut
Down Start.
0 7 HERS SOON
Machinists at Pardee Plant Re
turn TO Work and Shafling De-
parlmeat is Busy Again-k.
S. &R. Blast Furnace Also
Many at Lead Works
Are Taken Back.

That good times are returning and
that work will soon be plentiful again
In this city, now seems to be assured,
for number of factories which were
either closed down or working only
half time are about to resume.
This morning some of the machin-
lists at the G. Pardee Works, who
were laid of a short time ago, re-
turned, and others are expected to
shortly follow. The shafting depart
ment of the plant Is now working
again, and it is said 1t will be only
a short time before the whole plant
resumes.
At the American Smelling & Re-
fining Works, the blast furnace which
was shut down a short time ago Is
now in operation again, and num-
Der of men have been added in other
departments.
A number of the employees of the
Lead Works, who were laid off few
weeks ago are back. The shot tower
Is not working now, but. from pres
ent indications, this will also start
up within short time.
At the Barber asphalt Works, 1t
is understood that many orders for
asphalt have been received and, as
soon as the weather permits, the
laying Of the asphalt, the plant will
probably resume full force with both
day and night shifts.
At other plants this morning 1t was
learned that the prospects for start
Ing up full force within short time
appear to be very good. The CHEESE
brough works are busy and have
many orders ahead, and at the Perth
Amboy Terra Gotta plant the men are
working again.
Plans have been drawn, 1t Is under
stood, for Improvements which will
shortly be made to the Standard
Terra Gotta plant, which has been
closed for some time. The improve
ments will cost in the neighborhood
of $4,000 and, as soon as they are
made, the plant will be reopened and
a large force of men will be employ
ed. The combine has decided not to
sell this plant, 1t is believed.
At the New Jersey Terra Gotta
Works, things have been rather quiet
for the past few months but It is
stated that the firm has a number
of orders on hand. The work of put
ting the buildings up at the old Web
er plant, now owned by the Didier-
March Company Is well under way,
and, according to reports, the plant
should be in operation by April 1,
and over 1000 men will find employ
ment there.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-19
ALARM REPORT
To PHONE co.

This morning City Clerk LaRoe
mailed copy of the report of the
Gamewell Fire Alarm Company In
regard to the local fire alarm system
to the New York & New Jersey Tele.
phone Company, with a request from
the Board of Aldermen that they put
1t In f1rst-class order, according tc
agreement.
The report, which was submitted
to the aldermen Monday night
shows that the system has been neg.
lected badly.
The telephone company, 1t is re
ported. is prepared for the report
and has a written reply read, In
which it will try to show that the
system is in good order and that the
failure of the alarm to ring at the
last big fire was caused by people
who did not understand how to send
in an alarm.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-19
BETTER TIMES COMING WITH
FACTORIES RESUM|NC WORK
TottenyiIIe Should Be 7th. Ward
: Of Perth Amboy, Says Judge Lyon

wards and that Tottenville should
belong to 1t and make the seventh
ward.
Judge Lyon said he was glad to
speak among foreigners" meaning
people Of another state. The refer
ence caused much amusement and
the Perth. Amboy man came In for
some good-natured jollying by the
speakers who followed him. Judge
Lyon devoted his remarks mainly to
the advantages of spirit Of broth
erhood.
After Judge Lyon had finished
speaking, the orchestra played "The
Star Spangled Banner" and every
one in the room arose.
Other speeches were made by Rev,
Guy A. Jameson, rector of the
Church of st. Stephen, in response to
the toast, Ministers of Tottenville: -
Rev. Wilbert .Westcott. the "Church
and the Men," Herbert Huntington
of the Transcript, "Our Growing
Town." and Rev. w. Parkinson
Chase. Of South Baptist church, "Oul
School,"
The menu was as follows:
Soup
Celery Pickles Olives
Roast Beef Cold Ham
Potato Salad Green Peas
Pie Cheese
Coffee
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-19
SUES FOR
PROPERTY

Mrs. Mary Fox has, through her
attorney, George s. Silzer, commen-
ced suit against Lawrence Christie,
Of Fords. for the dover rights to
property at Keasbey, which was at
one time owned by her parents.
Several years ago the Property
was owned by Mrs. Edith Hornsby,
mother of Mrs. Fox The father died
and, before the child was of age the
property and dover rights were
transferred to Lawrence Christie. At
that time 1t contained small shanty.
The new owner removed the
shanty and erected two-story resi-
dence.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-19
SUE RAILROAD
FOR $4,000

Anton Turk, who was struck and
quite seriously injured by train
near Maurer a short time ago, will
start suit against the railroad COM
pany for $4,000 as soon as he re-
covers sufficiently. Leo Goldberger.
who represents Turk, stated this
morning that his condition is still
serious, although he has improved
considerably since the accident.
The suit will not be commenced
until the September term of the SUI
preme court. Turk is at the city
hospital,
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-19
REACH CALLAO
AT MIDNIGHT

Special By United Pross Wire:
LIMA, Peru, Feb. 19:-Peruvian
navigators figure that the American
squadron, steaming about ten knots
an hour, will reach Callao at mid
night tonight.
All preparations are complete for
the fleets reception. The streets are
brilliantly decorated and all the
business houses and government
offices will be closed tomorrow in the
visitors honor.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-19
CONDITIONS AT
BRIDGE BETTER

Conditions west of the new county
bridge across the Raritan river have
materially changed for the better.
Most Of the ice which blocked the
channel and was piled against the
bridge yesterday morning, has been
broken up and big portion has
fioated down the bay.
No further damage has been done
the structure by the crowding and
1amming Of ice against 1t and 1t is
expected that the present damage will
be repaired in short order.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-19
man MISSING FROM
METUCHEN LAST NIGHT

Sergeant Mulligan received tele-
phone message from Metuchen last
night, asking him to have the night
patrolmen keep sharp lookout for
an old man named Buris, who had
disappeared.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-19
SAID HE WAS ROBBED
OF So; DOES NOT APPEAR

A man complained to Sergeant
Mulligan, last night. that he had
been robbed of ss. He was told to
be In court this morning and get q
warrant for the thief. but he did not
appear.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-19
r AR 1T AN
LAU UNDRY Y,
a. rAYETTE srR EFT.
Schumsky's

Modern apartment house, corner
Market and South First streets, will
be ready for occupancy March LIST.
All modern improvements, most up
to-dafe house IN Perth Anitor Apply
70 n. shumsky. ~ ssato street.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-19
LIST OF new
COPS NOT READY

It was reported today that Mayor
Bollschweiler had made up the list
of those who would be appointed as
policemen, but, when asked by a
NEWS reporter If this was so, the
mayor said he could not tell just
yet who would be named.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-19
Planning for MinstreIs,

A short session Of Perth Anboy
Lodge No. 784, B. P. O. EIks, was
held last night. Preparations have
been completed for the minstrel
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-19
CHILD FOR ADOPTION.

A very poor young woman would
like to place baby girl. about week
old. In family where 1t would re-
ceiye proper care. Address Infant. =
care Eyening News.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-19

'sThe brute circumstances" tyran-
Tres over and rules a good many peo-
Pile but.is more docile beast after
pou learn to advertise.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-19
JAPAN GRANTS ALL
AMERICA ASKS FOR

Handed to Ambassador O'Brien
Today-Sent to Washington.
Special by United Press Wire:
TOXIC, Feb. 19:-Japan's reply
to the American memorandum con-
cerning the Japanese coolie immi-
grafton into the United States was
handed to Ambassador O'Brien to-
day. The document comedies prac-
tically all that America asks and
assures restriction of emigration to
America, which will probably prove
quite effectual. The communication
will be forwarded to Washington at
once.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-19
New Jersey Politicians Excited
Over Trip of the Governor to
Meet the President.
SENATORS ARE NOT INVITED

On the Same Evening They VIII
Meet the Other Presidential Posi-.
bilities Which Causes q Stir-Vic0
Presidential Boom for Governor
Fort Is Growing Everywhere
Mrs. Fort Guest of Mrs. Roosevelt.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-19
W. 7. MEREDITH HERE.
Confers About Property on Which .
New Concern May Locate.

William 7. Meredith was a local
visitor today. He called upon Adolf
Nielsen regarding negotiations with
a concern which Mr.. Nielsen is try
ing to bring here to locate on Mr..
Meredith's land on Staten Island
sound, near the Lehigh Valley docks.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-02-19

Continued on page ~
The Dolores star., 1908-05-15
COMPLAINTS ABOUT PAINT.

The time to complain about paint
is before the painter applies 1t. The
man who puts up the money should
not shirk the responsibility of choos-
ing the paint. True, the painter
ought to know paint better than the
banker, the professional man or the
merchant. The trouble is, the house
owner too often deliberately bars the
competent and honest painter from
the job by accepting a bid which he
ought to know would make an honest
job impossible.
Secure your bids on the basis of
National Lead Company's pure White
Lead and pure Linseed Oil and see
that you get these materials.
No one need be fooled by adulter-
ated white lead. A blowpipe testing
outfit will be mailed to anyone inter.
ested in paint
Address. National Lead Company.
Woodbridge Building. New York City.
The Dolores star., 1908-05-15
One Of the
Essentials

Of the happy homes of to-day is vast
fund of information as to the best methods
of promoting health and happiness and
rightliving and knowledge of the worlds
best products.
Products Of actual excellence and
reasonable claims truthfully presented
and which have attained to worldwide
acceptance through the approval of the
Well Informed of the World; not of indi-
viduals only. but Of the many who have
the happy faculty Of selecting and obtain
ing the best the world affords.
One Of the products of that class, Of
known component parts, an Ethical
remedy, approved by physicians and COM
mended by the Well-Informed of the
World as q valuable and wholesome family
laxative il the well-known Syrup Of Figs
and Elixir Of SIENNA. To get its beneficial
effects always buy the genuine, manu-
factured by the California Fig Syrup Co..
only, and for sals by Ill leading druggists.
The Dolores star., 1908-05-15
What is SPe-r.u-na?
Is ii a Catarrh Remedy, or q Tonic,
or is II Both?

catAxrh remedy.
Which Of these people right proper
tarrh remedy than 70 call it tonici
Our reply h that Psruna both tonic and c.tarrh
there sdectua catarrh remedy
order thoroughly relieve Of remedy
must have general tonic action the system
CaaTh persons strong weakened
ton There
circulation give the arteries and to the vital
Perhaps vegetable remedy
from medical writers HYDRAsTIS CANADEHs efficacy
Of this herb has been many and growing it heA
the medical profession When Joined with CUBEBS
trio Of medical formed speoc
proved This action reinforced BY such renowned tons COLLIE
SONIA CANADENSS C0RYDALS F0RH0SA
make ideal remedy for oatah
in the body.
From theoretical standpoint therefore, beyond
Of Peruna confirms this opinion Numbee
quarter the earth nh ample evidence
When practical confirms theory
result Isl truth that cannot be shaken.
Manufactured Company Columbus
The Dolores star., 1908-05-15
You Would Not Accept Counterfeit
Money, Why Accept Counterfeit
GnnAe2

Good money is made by the Govern
ment in which you have implicit faith
and confidence. Good goods are made
by manufacturers who are willing to
stake their regulations on the quality
Of the material offered to you through
the medium Of their advertisements in
this paper. Counterfeit goods are not
advertised. The reason for it is they
will not bear the close scrutiny to
which genuine advertised goods are
subjected. Counterfeit money pays
more profit to the counterfeiter. Coun.
terfeit goods are offered to you for the
came reason.
Insist on the Genuine-Reject the
Counterfeit.
The Dolores star., 1908-05-15
The New aaby.

A young woman of religious turn
OF mind wished to announce to q
friend the birth Of her first-born child
She sent the following telegram:
Isaiah. 9-6," which, being interpreted,
read, For unto us a child is born,
unto us son is given"
The friend. more literal and less
familiar with the prophets, read the
message, and said to her husband: ::
Margaret has boy, but why on earth
did she name him Isaiah? He must
be healthy chap, though, for he
weighs nine pounds and six ounces
Woman's. Home Companion.
The Dolores star., 1908-05-15
A Kansas Girl. Advice.

A Lincoln county girl writes this ad-
vice to the Kansas City Star: why
90 young men do so much foafing? Go
70 work. Push ahead! am but a
young girl. but I clothe myself and
nave money in the bank. l lay up
more money every year than any
young man within three miles OF my
nome, When they get dollar they
go to a dance and go home a dollar
out. i advise all girls to cut clear of
Loading boys. Stand by the boy who
works. and never put your arm
Though the handle OF a Jug"