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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-01-22
CALIFORNIA
The SUBJECT

The stereopticon lecture under the
auspices of the Mems Society of the
First Presbyterian church In the
chapel last night was attended by
about 100 members and friends.
A business session was held before
the lecture. at which several i'm
portant matters were discussed. In
the absence of the president, Harry
N. Trimmer called the meeting to
order and Ernest H. Hancock, chair
man of the literary committee, was
chosen temporary chairman
Plans for the next meeting, on
February A, were completed. Byron
w. King, of Pittsburg, will be the
lecturer. He will take for his sub
ject Eyes that See Not and Ears
that Hear Not"
The lecture by Theodore Degen-
ring on the U. S. Currency System,
that was to have taken place that
evening has been postponed until a
later date.
The stereopticon views on scenic
California were given by E. w.
Barnes. The description of the
scenes was given by John de Hamm.
After the lecture a social time was
held and refreshments were served.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-01-22
BIG BATCH OF
APPOINT MENTS
BY GOV. FORT
New Brunswick Man, Willard P.
Voorhees, is Named as AssO-
Clate Justice.
SURPRISE IN THE ROAD DEPT
,eoial to the EVENING NEWS:

6pectdt 70 the EVGNlN6 NEWS
TRENTON, Jan. 22:-At a special
session of the senate this morning
Governor Fort sent in batch of
twenty-one appointments. They in
clude:
Chancellor-Mahlon Pitney, of
Morris county.
Chief Justice (reappointed)-
William s. Gummere.
Attorney General (reappointed) y
Robert H. McCarter.
Associate Justice Supreme Court
to succeed eMahlon Pitney-Willard
|P. Voorhees,, of Middlesex county.
Supreme Court Justice to succeed
Charles q. Hendrickson-James s..
Minturn, of Hudson.
Circuit Court Judge to succeed
James s. Minturn-Charles @. Black,
Of Hudson.
Circuit Court Judge of Hudson
county to succeed Charles ]. Parker
William H. Speer.
Judge of Common Pleas, Hudson
county-John A. Blair, (reappoint-
ed).
Judge of Common Pleas, Morris
county-Alfred E. Mills, (reappoint-
ed).
Judge of Common Pleas, Union
county-Edward 8. Atwater, (reap-
pointed).
Judge Of Common Pleas, Warren
county-George M. Shipman, (reap-
pointed.
Prosecutor, Hudson county
Pierre P. Garven, to succeed w. H.
| Speer.
Prosecutor, Mercer county-Wil-
| liam J. Crossley (reappointed).
Prosecutor Union county-Charles
A. Swift, to succeed N. G. J. English.
Member of State Board of Assess
ors-Obadiah G. Bogardus, of Mon
mouth, to succeed e. P. Budd.
Member of State Board of Assess
ors-Charles q. Hendrickson, Jr., tc
succeed s. ]. Meeker.
State Road Commissioner-Co Col
Frederick Gilkyson, of Mercer, to
succeed E. G. Hutchinson. This was
a great surprise.
Member Of State Tax Board
Robert Carey, of Hudson, to succeed
G. G. Black.
Trustee Of State Home for Boys
Edward Spaeth, of Essex.
The senate confirmed Immediately
! the appointments of the chancellor
and supreme court justices, because
of necessity. The others were re.
ferred to the committee, as usual
The senate then adjourned for 9
week. BY taking these appointments
in hand at once, Governor For
shows himself to be man who will
grasp opportunities.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-01-22
CHAPTER HAS
INSTALLATION

The installation of Amboy Chapter
No. Al, Royal Arch Masons. took
place at a convocation in their lodge
rooms in the Kirby building last
night. After the usual business the
officers were installed by Past High
Priest Frank F. Colcord. After the
installation banquet was held at
the Packer House.
Speeches were made by Most Ex-
cellent High Priest George w. Gray
and most of the new officers.
The officers installed were: NJ. E.
H. P, George w. Gray; E. K, En-
gene Cross, scribe, George H. Coates /;
P. s., Albert Leon; treasurer. VIII
liam Hoy; secretary, J. P. Salter;
R. A. c., William F. Van Pelt; tyler,
H. Helseth trustee, F. o. Pierson
c. of H., n. w. Pierce, Jr.; NJ. of
first ", George Woglom; M. of sec
ond ", Thomas James; NJ. of third
", Harry Greenwood.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-01-22
MAN WANTED
HERE CAUGHT
IN TRENTON

Chief Burke received word this
morning from the Trenton police
that they had a Hungarian named
Frank Setale, nineteen years old,
who. they understood, was wanted
In this city on charge of stabbing
two men. If the local police wanted
him they would hold him, they said.
Chief Burke found that Setale is
wanted for the stabbing of Joseph
Dannie and Paul Karvein last sum-
mer. Detective Long was put on the
case, and he has found that, although
both men are now out of the state,
they will appear against Setale.
One of the men is on Staten Island
and the other is somewhere in Con-
necticut. Chief Burke will probably
have Setale brought here.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-01-22
WORKMEN HAD
BIG MEETING

Perth Amboy Lodge No. 72, An
cient Order Of United Workmen, held
one of the most enthusiastic meet
ings of its existence last night. The
newly-installed master workman,
Ray w. Grace, presided. After the
meeting and addresses by prominent
past master worlmen and other visi-
tors, refreshments were served.
At the next meeting February 4,
the grand officers are expected to be
present, and several candidates will
probably be initiated.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-01-22
BLOW ON HEAD
BY BRICK MAY
PROVE FATAL

Soren Fedderson, contractor on
the Hall avenue sewer, was struck on
top of his head with brick yester-
day afternoon and sustained de-
pressed fracture of the skull, which
may prove fatal.
He was down In cut about twent-
ty feet deep when brick was acci-
dentally dropped from above, strik-
ing him squarely on the head He is
at his home at 38 North First street.
His condition is serious and he has a
high fever. DR.. G. w. Tyrrell is in
attendance.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-01-22
ROLL CALL AND
CONCERT VERY
SUCCESSFUL
Ladies Aid Society Of First Bap-
list Church Carries Out In.
teresling Program.
REV. ORA J. sHooP IS HEARD

The roll call and entertainment
under the auspices Of the Ladies' Aid
Society, of the First Baptist church,
last night, was most successful
affair, financially and otherwise.
An excellent program, under the
direction of Mrs. w. G.. Rock and
Mrs. Hiram Ward, was given.
Rev. Ora J. Shoop, of Crawford,
gave the chariot race from the play
of Ben Hur," and also the synopsis
OF the entire play. A piano solo was
rendered by Frank NJ Foye. Ernest
Hilsdorf sang solo. and Frank
r. Conklin sang 20 Thou Sublime
Sweet Evening Star Mr.. Shoop
also gave several other selections.
He won great applause.
The roll call was great success
and goodly sum was realized.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-01-22
MATCHMAKING
SOON TO BEGIN

E. G. Humphrey & Company, of
Hackensack, who were awarded the
contract for macadamizing State
street from Pulaski avenue to Maurer
on December 81, will soon commence
work. 1t was not expected to start
until spring, but the mild weather
has induced the county officials to be-
gin earlier.
The part of the road TO be paved
extends from the end of the brick
pavement to Maurer and is 7.14S
feet long. The cost will be $S,161.90.
When the contract is completed a
hard paved road will extend between
this city. Roosevelt, Elizabeth and
other places in the direction of New
York.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-01-22
|DEFUNCT STEAMBOAT
GO. AFFAIRS SETTLED
Special to the EVENING VIEWS.

NEW BRUNSWICK, Jan. 22:-
Before Referee James Parker this
morning the affairs of the New
Brunswick, New York & Amboy COM
pany, which operated steamboat
line between the points mentioned
were settled. George Janeway, the
receiver, made final accounting
showing $2S,000 on hand to be di-
-vided among the creditors. A divi-
dend of 1876 per cent. was declared
A 25 per cent, dividend had already
been declared.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-01-22
CRATE OF BREAD
BOLDLY STOLEN

A large crate filled with loaves of
bread was stolen from in front of
the store of the Atlantic & Pacific
Tea Company, on Smith street, this
morning.
julius Simmer, a baker, who de-
livers bread to the company, left the
crate in front of the store, as is his
custom, early this morning, and,
when the manager of the store open
ed up short time afterward, no
bread could be found. The theft has
been reported to the police.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-01-22
NO ACTION YET ON THE
SMITH ST. QUESTION

When City Attorney Hommann
was this morning asked about the
Smith street wood paving assessment
he said that he had not yet met the
committee, but that he supposed it
would come up at the committee
session of the aldermen, Friday
night, January 81.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-01-22
GERMAN OFFICERS IN
THEIR OWN DEFENSE

Special by United Press Wire:
BERLIN, Jan. 22-General Count
Hohenan and Major Count Lynar to-
day appeared in their own defense
before the secret military tribunal
charged with participating in immor-
aMties. This case is the outcome of
the charges published by Editor
Harden against the knights of the
Round Table"
The defendants are specifically
charged with forcing subordinates to
participate in their misconduct. The
court has been ordered to show no
partiality as the Kaiser has said to
sweep clean with an iron broom"
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-01-22
MURDER AND
SUICIDE AT
MACY'S STORE
ecinl by United Press wire:

Snecial bu United Press Wire:
NEW YORK, Jan. ga woman
thought to be Mary Roberts Clark,
this noon fired five shots into the
body Of Frank Beathe, an advertising
man, and then turned a second re-
volver on herself. She died in hos
pital a few minutes later. The man
Is fatally injured. The pair were
lunching at Macy's restaurant when
the shooting occurred. A third re-
volver was found in the woman's
handbag.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-01-22
R. 7. SNODCRASS NOW
AN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Rhey T. Snodgrass, of Is Rector
street, has accepted position as
editor-in-chief of the New England
Magazine, and will move to Boston
to take up his new duties about Feb
ruary 10.
Mr.. Snodgrass, who is the son of
the Rev. DIR. w. G. Snodgrass, of
Simpson M. e. church, is at present
connected with the advertising de-
partment of Golfers Weekly.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-01-22
Fire Bell working Overtime.

A cross circuit has been found on
State street, near William street,
which has been the cause of much
of the ringing of the fire bell the past
few days Men from the New York
& New Jersey Telephone Company
made repairs this morning
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-01-22
To Retire From Business,

Louis Smith. who for long time,
has conducted grocery and butcher
store at Maurer, has decided to retire
from business and has closed up his
place. A sale will take place Satur-
day afternoon. Mr.. Smith will en-
Joy a brief rest.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-01-22
.PITTSBURG BANK HAS
CLOSED ITS DOORS
,neoia1 bv United Press Wire.

Special By United Press Wire:
PITTSBURG, Jan. 22:-The Trad
ers and Mechanics Bank, a state In
stitution, closed its doors today by
order of the state bank examiner.
1t has a paid-up capital of 100000
and deposits estimated at $500, 600.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-01-22
Soon Finish r.. r. Bridge.

The New York & Long Branch rail-
road bridge is rapidly progressing.
The rails and ties are laid about half
way across. The most work that re-
mains is the riveting the draw. which
viii probably take three or four
weeks.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-01-22
Roy Bitten hy Dog.

Mrs. Harmed, a clerk in Frank
Neer's store, Smith street, reported
to the police this noon that her son
had been bitten by dog owned by a
man living on Second street
DR.. NJ. s. Meinzer was called to at
tend the child. He found that the
flesh in the calf of the leg was torn
about an inch and half.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-01-22
To Re colder Tonight,

SpacidI bv United Press Wire:
NEW YORK, Jan. 22:-The
weather forecast for New Jersey is
fair and colder tonight and Thurs
day. fresh west to northwest winds.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-01-22
To Cross the River.

The degree team of Court Amboy
No. 5S. Foresters of America, will go
to South Amboy tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-01-22
Az 5O TO LIVERPOOL,

London, Glasgow, Londonderry and
Belfast. SO Smith street. Phone
DOR. J. P. HOLM.
14061-1-16-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-01-22

S21 e5 TO COPENHAGEN.
Malmo, Christiania, &C.
J. P. HOLM.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-01-22

More than 10000 people In this
vicinity read the EVENING NEWS.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-01-22

An anchor to windwaro-an ad In
the EVENING NEWS.
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let The NEWS flII your wants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-26

the windows of hundreds of buildings
nearby had eagerly awaited the appear
ance Of the official party. There were
ringing cheers for Mr.. McAdoo. for Wal
ter G. Oakum, president OF the tunnel
company; for the engineers who did the
work, for the governors Of New York and
New Jersey, and for all Of those who took
a prominent part in the ceremony.
The spirit of enthusiasm which was
evinced by the people of Hoboken was re .
ffected in the gala appearance of the city.
buildings stores, factories and private
dwellings. and in the lower end of Man
haitian in the neighborhood of the 10Th
street station of the new tunnel the
stores were also gayly decorated with
flags. stranger passing through that
section Of the city imagined that a ma
tional holiday was being celebrated.
The run of the official train Of nine cars
from Manhattan to Hoboken occupied just
liz minutes. The regular schedule time
over the same route, which went into ef-
feet today, will be IL minutes, allowing
for stops at the several stations on this
side of the river. The train which made
the official run was one composed OF cars
which will be used in the regular service
trim, well-lighted cars. with long, straight
President Starts the Train.
Elaborate preparations had been made
by Mr. McAdoo and his lieutenants for
the official opening. The hour for start
ing the official train had been set for 3:3O
o'clock A few minutes before the sched-
uled hour this message was flashed to the
President:
''The first official train of the Hudson
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-26
By Joseph c. LINCOLN,

nightmare for fortnight afterward. and
they could hear him yelling "Whoa! in
his sleep as plain as could be. And they
in the house with the windows shut.
Afore / had time to think straight,
scarcely, or remember to say more than
a line or two of Now / lay me" we was
sizzling through Brantboro. We whiried
into the big yard Of the Cold Spring
House and hauled up by the steps Hart,
ley piled out and 1 followed him. We'd
used up just eighteen minutes.
"Here!' says he to the clerk. twin
brother Of the one at Wapatomac, take
this to DR.. Jordan's Eoom.'
He scrubbed something on slip Of
The clerk yelled for boy. and the boy
took the paper and lit out. Pretty quick
he comes back.
HE wants you to come right up. mis-
ter" says he.
"Good!" says Martin, tossing him half
| q dollar. Lead the way"
| The youngster started for the stairs,
| grinning like a punkin lantern. l flop
ped into a chair and felt myself all over
| to make sure I hadn't shook no part of
me loose on the trip. Likewise I watched
the clock.
In ten minutes more the Twin comes
| downstairs, and DR.. Jordan was with
him. The doctor was a big gray-haired
| man with a pleasant face. He looked as
| though he'd dressed in hurry. and he
had travelling satchel In his hand:
TIL send you check for my bill later, y
he says to the clerk. "All ready, Mr..
! Hartley"
| We went out to the automobile. Mar
tin started her up and we whizzed for the
depot.
| as II had been pulled out Of bed by the
hair. Nobody but your fathers son could
do this to me- Hartley Have you fellers
Fed YETI"
The Twin was too busy with the steer
ing wheel to answer. done 1t for him.
mo. sir" says L; mot since yesterday
noon. Nor slept since night afore last"
Martin run the automobile into one OF
the horse sheds by the depot Then he
passed the stable man the bill that hap
pened to be or the outside of his roll.
| Twas tenner. for l caught glimpse
OF 1t.
Here" ne says. take this and wal.
here till the shofer comes for the ma
chine. Well, skipper. we're on time. after
ALL"
So we was. and ahead Of 1t. We waited
on the depot platform. I noticed that
Hartley want saying much. Now that
the excitement was over. he seemed to
me to be mighty quiet Once, when he
walked. I Thought he staggered. And
he was awful white.
hove in sight, you needn't come with
us. unless you want to- IN Maybe San, you'd like
I looked at him. "No," says l. "rm
going to see 1t through. The boat can
wait"
I had to give him boost up the car
steps. AS he got to a seat he staggered
again.
"Skipper." he says. quiet and with little
stops between words, "rm-afraid-you'll
have. -to-look-out for the doctor. I be-
lieve I'm going-to-to-make fool OF
myself"
And then he flops over on the cushions
in dead faint.
DIR. Jordan was at him In second.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-26

We rot down to the street. looked
,t INV watch. 1t was twenty-five min
utes past six.
.ryow. Sol" says Hartley, "you must
help me If 1 need you. I can use only
one hand. so you pull whatever lever l
tell YOU to. Hold your hair on. We're
going to 60"
We went-oh. yes. We went! I'd never
rode in a buzz car afore, and inside OF
FIVE minutes 1 was fggering that I'd
never live to ride in one again. Suffer-
ing! how we did fly!
Lucky twas early. We didn't meet
soul on the road. If we had they'd had
lively times getting out Of our way. Away
ahead somewheres there'd be house
with q dog scooting out Of the gate. his
mouth open ready to bark. Next minute
we'd 90 past that house like sky
rocket, and the pup would be digging a
breathing hole through the dust behind
us. / didn't have to pull lever. for we
had a clear field. Good thing / didn't,
because I was too scared to know my
hands from my feet. The stable man
was actually blue. Next time I see
Baker he told me that the Teller had
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-26
2NuazME W7lgfgz 0NlVsISOE

and Manhattan Railway Company under
the Hudson river awaits your signaa anu
your pleasure. w. ". .,a
message had been sent to President
Roosevelt. and they waited quietly for his
answer. In a few minutes 1t came. Ihere
was a sudden flare Of lights as the cur
rent illuminated additional puios. then
suhdued hum of the air pumps as fresh
air was sucked down into the yentiiatlng
shafts. Chief Motorman Winkley. VINO
had been assigned the first run through
the tunnel, was at his post, readyto press
the lever which would SEND tne hrse "a.
on it's way to New Jersey through the
bowels of the earth. There was sngnt
tremor as the power was turned on ana
the official train pulled slowly out OF the
station southwark bound toward Morton
street. where the tunnel turns ZOE i's Wy
beneath the river. -,
In Hoboken, when the guests on the
initial train emerged from the TUBE, an au-
dress was delivered by Walter Z. Cakmah'
president of the company which nuiit tne
tunnel, who formally turned over tne non,,
pleted work to Mr. McAdoo. as presloen.
Of the Hudson and Manhattan company
which will operate the ROAD.
Mr.. Roosevelt's Letter.
At the close of Mr.. McAdoo's accept
ance of the tunnel he read the following
le tier from President Roosevelt:
'FeDruafy II, IoOo.
..My Dear Mr.. McAdoo: Now that
heeinnine is to be made In opening FOL
oneration the Hudson tunnel system,
write to express my regret that l cannon
he present in person. and my high appre'
citation of what you have accomplished
The tunneling of the Hudson river IS IN
deed a notable achievement-one OF tpose
achievements of which all Americans are
as they should be. justly proud
1.-THE tunnel itself and the great Guild
inRs constructed in connection therewltf
repre- sent a work of extraordinary magni-
tude, represent extraordinary dimcultief
successfully overcome. while diHculty
and magnitude are even surpassed oy tine
usefulness of the achievement. The whole
system is practically below tidal water
and this makes it much the creates,
subauueous tunnel in the world. 1t Is a
bigger undertaking than any Alpine tun.
mel which has yet been constructed. ano
the successful completion represents the
moving of New Jersey bodily three miles
nearer to New York in point OF time
and Immensely increases the ease OK &C.
cess from one state to the other.
"AIl the engineers and business men
who have taken part in bringing this
great achievement to q successful con-
clusion ought to he most heartily con-
CIRCULATED It is the kind Of business
achieve ment which is in the highest de-
gree creditable to the American people
and for which American people shoulo
feel and publicly acknowledge their hearty
gratitude. Sincerely yours.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
Gov. Hughes, Gov. Fort. Mayor Steil Of
;Hoboken. Mayor Wittpenn of Jersey City
and Acting Mayor MCGOWAN Of New YorA
also spoke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-26
MRS RACHAEL CLARKE DEAD.
Came Of Family Prominent in Mary
land Affairs

News OF the death in Baltimore Monday
of Mrs Rachael Belt Pratt Clarke, daugh-
ter of the late Governor and Senator
Thomas G. Pratt, came as shock to her
friends in Washington. She was stricken
with paralysis and died at her home. 226
East Edgar street Mrs. Clarke was the
widow Of Daniel Clarke Of Prince George
county and a granddaughter Of the late
Gov. Robert Kent. She was related by
blood and by marriage to many distin-
guished men on both sides Of her fam
lily. Gov. Sprigg being one of her rela-
tives and Gov. Oden Bowie q connection
by marriage.
In her younger days Mrs; Clarke was
one Of the most beautiful women OF
Maryland. She knew all the leaders Of
the Confederacy intimately, as they
visited her father from time to time
When a child she was great favorite
Of Henry Clay. He often visited at the
old OgIe residence. Annapolis, in which
her family resided for some years.
Mrs. Clarke's father served In the house
of delegates of Maryland and In the state
senate. He was elected governor of the
state in 1874 by the wings and served
FOUR years. He issued the call for vol
unteers from Maryland for the war with
Mexico, and in 1S4I he was elected to
all the unexpired term Of Reverdy john
son in the Senate OF the Onlteo Stales
At the expiration Of his term he was re-
elected for the full term ending March
3, 1887.
During these exciting times Mrs. Clarke
lived with her father. whose home was
at Annapolis. During later period JEFF
ferson Davis. Alexander Fl. Stephens,
Judah p Benjamin, Robert Tombs. Slidell
and many other Of the leaders in the
Confederacy were visitors at her home.
At the close of the war her family moved
to Baltimore. Mrs. Clarke was married
shortly after her father was elected
United States Senator She is survived by
four children Mrs John N. Mackenzie.
Miss Adelaide Pratt Clarke. Mr.. Thomas
Pratt Clarke of Newark, n. j., and Mr..
William Bowie Clarke.