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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-08-22
Interest Died Ont.

interest Dle0 Out.
The public interest that was man
ifested at the time the Citizens
Company was organized has aim ost
completely died out. At that time
complaint was made against the al
legged exorbitant prices being
charged by the Public Service and
the merchants decided to organize
their own company to compete with
the then monopoly and furnish their
own electricity.
Accordingly, several meetings
were held and much stock was sub
scribed. An engineer was engaged
and work was started on q plant,
On the advice of this engineer, oil
engines were installed at the power
house and, for time, they worked
nicely.
The first hitch came when the
men who had subscribed for stock
were called upon to pay. 1t then
developed that some who had agreed
to take large amounts cut down to
two or three shares. Even some OF
these have not yet paid. The mat
ter had gone so far, however, that
those who we're in the company
pushed It forward, assuming prac-
tically the whole responsibility.
Needed To Enlarge.
The company was soon supplying
current to the full capacity of its
plant and, as there were more desir-
Ing to patronize them, it was found
necessary to increase the capacity by
adding another engine. To do this
an effort was made to sell several
thousand dollars worth of stock.
The matter was put up to the citi-
zens who were urging competition
with the Public Service, but all that
could be subscribed was $3.50. Again
the directors had to assume the re-
sponsibility of going ahead. They
djd so and second engine was in
stalled.
The plant is again being worked
to its full capacity, but the engines
are not as satisfa tory as they might
be anCf 1t has been found that If the
concern desires to enter into compe-
tition with the Public Service for
the lighting of the city streets the
Oh engines will have to be removed
and steam installed This would In
v0lve a great deal of expense, which,
as the present directors are already
in the matter as deeply as they want
to be, they are not inclined to as
sumo The public at large, which
urged the form alton of the Citizens
company in the beginning. now
turns deaf ear to the whole thing.
Need The Money Themselves.
The present directors, being busi-
ness men in this city, have other IN
terests at stake and they feel that
the money they already have invest
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-08-22
FOR SHADE
TREE BOARD

A tentative list of those who are
to comprise the Shade Tree Commits
sion has been made up by Mayor
Bollschweiler and communication
had been sent to the Board of Alder
men last night, naming them.
The letter was not read at last
nights meeting, however. The mayor
was not on hand and, as there was
some doubt as to the third name on
the list, the matter was held In abey-
anee.
Those mentioned in the mayors
letter we're Charles X. Seaman, James
Q. Q EHscss! end Math Weirup.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-08-22
NEW MEMBERS FOR
PERTH AM7oY AERIE

At a meeting Of Perth Amboy
Aerie. Fraterual Order OF Eagles,
isiated and three applications w&
received
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-08-22
I.nrinr AsnhnIt RIocks.

Rapid progress is being made on
State street by the Hastings Paving
Company. The blocks are now laid
on both sides Of the street from the
Lehigh Valley bridges to Broad
Ftreet, and workmen are paving be-
tween the trolley rails at the switch,
between Fayette and Jefferson
streets.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-08-22
PROBERS AFTER
SOUTH AMBOY
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS
South Amboy, Aug. 22:-Chief of
Police Mcdonnell has been summon
ed to appear before the State Excise
Commission at Asbury Park next
Tuesday.
AS South Amboy has been termed
q model city in regard to the liquor
traffic, the chief is at a loss to ac-
count for his being summo oned be-
fore the probers.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-08-22
SLAY DOG WHICH
BIT SMALL GIRL

Ruth Cornelison, four-year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Cor
Nelson, of 1913 State street, was Bit
ten In the hand last night by a
vicious dog owned by a neighbor.
Patrolman Calvin killed the canine.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-08-22
CARRET ETSON'S PRIMARY
PETITION COMPLETE

The petition Of Ferd Garretson,
who is seeking the republican nomin-
alton for coroner, has been completed
and filed at he county clerks office
In New BrunAwick
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-08-22
.oulncx Adams sawyer,, COMM.

''Quincy Adams Sawyer" Coming.
Manager Shannon, Of the Majestic,
announced today that he has booked
Quincy Adams Sawyer" beauti-
full rural play, for this season. The
production had very successful run
in New York two years ago and is
one of the best plays coming here
this season.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-08-22

If you expect to do a record busi-
ness this fall you must match your
expectations with your advertising
BEGINNING RIGHT NOW.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-08-22
BELLEWOOD EVERY SnNnAY.

Excursions via Lehigh Valley rail-
road. Fare rs cents. Children 10
cents. Special train from Perth
Amboy 8:15 a. m. Music. Alnuss-
ments. Country dinner SO cents.
18058-8-1-5-7-8-12-14-15-19-21-22
26-28-29s
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-08-22

New Singer and Wheeler & VIII
son Drop Head Sewing Machines now
$4,000 at Jensen's, 388 State st.
Have you seen the Rotary White?
The best machine In the world is
the best too good for you? mol The
est is thte cheapest after all All
ar makes In stock. Easy terms.
lessons. Repairing. Renting.
A. JENSEN,
$50 State Street.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-08-22

Has added present large stock within the past
supply the demands Of fast increasing bus
ness We purchased will have IN stock e00
strictly s grade Fine Doors No better place in to buy
your Lumber, the public are finding i So
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-08-22

Re a adverLIaer-Ie woTa.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-08-22
Tnfnir 10 Rusiness Men.

For the city not to buy and at the
same time to refuse the Citizens
Company to sell to another concern,
would mean much loss, financially,
to a number of local people, in fact,
more than they can stand, as they
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17

'.Afessieurs. faites Nos jeux.' rose
sharply as ] approached the chair or
the chef dc partie. au3 M the same
instant the croupier reversed the red
and black wheel and with a twist Of
the thumb launched the ivory ball on
its way slong the circular ledge.
The excited players threw their sill
yer and gold on the numbers. the
dozens. the rouge. the NOR. and The
impair. Then they waited breath
lessly.
Suddenly, just as the ball was losing
its impetus. a tall dark-bearded- rather
handsome man. with a pair Of black,
piercing eyes. which seemed 10 CLEAN
with an almost unnatural hrillianee-
thrust his gloved hand into his pocket
and carelessly tossed some notes upon
tho table without counting them, at
the same time eNclaiming:
premiere douzaine''
In an instant the croupier spread
open. saying;
"Trois mile francs premiere dou-
zaine"
Scarcely had these words been u
tered when there arose the inevitable
warning.
Rein ne va plus
For a single second there vas a
deaf sile~Ce rs all eyes Nat hcd me
tIny ball, while II fell with rattle
and anal click into one OF the small
sockets on the cylinder, and ere II had
touched the number tie croupier an
nounced in the same sharp voice;
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Entertalns a Suspicion.

Again I went into the gaming rooms,
where I found him standing watching
one Of the center roulette tables.
There was nothing extraordinary
about him. except the Witness Of his
eyes. and that. reflected. might be
due either to the intense excitement
consequent on winning. or To slight
alteration. Yet. somehow. I enter
tanned q suspicion; 1 felt convinced
that some mystery lay behind that
mans movements. and therefore con-
tinued watching him.
Through the remainder Of that aft
ernoOn ne lounged leisurely about the
rooms. sometimes interested in the
play, but never risking anything high
ct riar a 5-frdnc piece, until nearly
O'Clock. when ne obtained his hat
and coat and left the Casino. As
soon as 1 saw his intention I also
obtained my hat. and took a short cut
through the gardens TO the railway
station. At the top OF the steps L
overlook an old decrepid man. hunch-
backed and shabby, who Ieant heavily
or his stout stick, and was about to
descend. He had been speaking with
a man, whose dark figure 1 saw disap-
pearing in the direction of the Casino.
Beneath the light Z glanced at the de-
formed mans face,
It was the successful player. In the
darkness OF the gardens he had as
sumed his ragged Oyercoat, turned
his soft felt hat into another shape.
and. with an altered expression OF
heavy care and inexpressibIe sorrow,
he'd effected a transformation that was
little short of marvellous. Indeed, were
Il not for the fact that 7 heard him
cough and recognized il as the cough
OF tie man who had won so many
thousands al the tables even I should
have failed TO Identify him.
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stranger Plays Again.

From his nervous action j saw Ihat
he intended playing. therefore. n
order 10 watch him more intenrly,
whispered 8 word TO the chef de psr-
tie. and took his place on the high
chair behind the croupier.
The ball was already IN motion when
the stranger placed q note for thou
sand francs upon q transversale Of the
last SIX numbers
.'Trente-deux, Rouge. pair q
passe.' cried the crouPier, almost next
instant.
I watched his face. Although he
had won, no smile Of satisfaction
played about his thin lips. His vas 3
graz. ashen countenance from which
ell hope and all desire seemed TO have
fed
His winnings, 500 francs. were
pushed toward him. but he twisted
the notes together and thrust them
into the outside pocket OF his jacket
with As little care as though they
were circulars. His manner had
changed from The previous day. He
was now pale TO the lips. whereas he
had been rudy and healthy looking.
and his pallor vas heightened ty his
white silk crayat secured by a gold
ring. Again and again he played with
unvarying success, until with sudden
resolve he transferred ali his winnings
10 an inner pocket. and Their tossed
a single 5-franc piece upon the confer
dozen
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17
The Sink of Europe.

AS chief OF the surveillance depart
ment. my Office IS no sinecure. for,
truth to tell, the Cercle des strangers
de Monaco IS the sink of Europe. Al
interesting procession Of malefactors
and criminals of the upper class seems
to filter through our salons year by
year. In biissfui ignorance Of the fact
that when they mount the carpeted
steps from the Place. they are simply
walking into an international police
bureau. Little do they dream that. II
warrants are out for their arrest. Il IS
moro than probable that in one OF the
large albums in my private room be
hind the bureau. where they present
their fictitious visiting cards to OBJ
tain their carte d'admission. there re-
poses a well-executed counterfeit pre-
senunent OF themselves. together with
a brief and pointed statement of their
offense.
In these heavy albums. each devoted
10 separate country, 7 have truly
cosmopolitan collection. Nearly every
-egion on the face OF the earth con-
tributes its quota 10 my gallery OF
celebrities. FOR whenever a delinquent
is known 20 have obtained a consider
able sum OF money by his crime mis-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17
MISERY Proves Deeper.

In that instant I became convinced
that my susrscions were not un-
founded, and, further, that the mys-
terry was deeper than ! had imagined.
Naturally he was a tall. handsome.
well-built man Of gentlemanly bearing
and almost military appearance. but
his fe;qyned deformity was so com
plete that the gait could only have
been acquired BY LONG practice, while
flis facial expression was so altered
as 10 render him almost unrecogniz-
able. He was, at any rate. perfect
artist in DISCUSSES.
BY assuming his hat and overcoat
which hid his collar and cravat. he
had transformed himself into a mem
Der of tho tramp fraternity, whom
none would suspect of daring to enter
the Casino. This extraordinary garb
accounted for his third-class ticket
BY appointment lie had met the man
who had disappeared, but their con
versation could not have lasted ten
seconds.
At the station, instead Of remaining
on the platform for ATentone. he
crossed the line and entered the omni-
bus tralr for Nice. while also
mounted into a frs{- class compart-
menf. determined 10 see where he
really lived. my curiosity being now
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took the six thousand francs ne had
won, handing back the three thou
sand he had staked. saying:
Premiere colonne."
Again the invitation TO play rose
above all other sounds. and loungers
attracted from other tables crossed to
watch the sensational stakes. 1 asked
one of the blue-coated attendants
whether the player had been winning,
and the reply was that he had lost
only once, and that he had played al
ways with the same stakes-three
thousand francs. Then. returning 10
the table, I stood next him.
The moment the strangers notes
were placed on the small square at
the end of the table beneath the num-
Der IS. gold and silver were showered
upon it by those determined TO follow
the play OF this favorite of Fortune
The wheel was spun, the ball
elected, and a few moments later, in
the breathless tension which followed,
arose the words:
'DiX-huiti Rouge pair ct manque!"
Again the stranger had won. The
smaller stakes were paid first. then
the croupier handed him six notes.
each for a thousand francs. This time
he placed all the notes in his pocket.
together with the three thousand he
had staked. and producing a note for
q hundred francs. tossed it on zero.
The chance was too small to suit
the majority Of the players. and only
couple or ive-franc pieces were
placed beside il.
Rein ne va plus, sounded almost
before the stakes could he rIs0aS -
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pieces; and Il was this eagerness 10
watch heavy risks which one after
noon attracted me 10 that roulette
table which stands at the further end.
10 the right OF the entrance 10 the
trente-et- quarante rooms. It was the
height OF the Riviera season. bright
balmy day in early February, a few
days before Carnival: the sea outside
was turquoise the sky cloudless, and
the gardens were looking their best
neglected by those eager crowds
glance around the tables showed me
that something unusual was in prog
ress. The croupiers-who are changed
ach hour-ehanced TO be all young
men, and with such a party the game
was always fast and furious They
made Il their boast that whenever
ard brightest; out, as usual, utterly
these six came together they played
twice as quickly as the "fosies did.
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Passed as LANDED ProprIetsE.

When ne got out Al Nice he had
taken OF his oyeTcoat. and. carrying
ID over his arm. aalkeG erect II nat
ural attitude 1 followed him down tbs
Avenue de Ia Care. across the Place
Massena. and on 10 the Promenade.
where he disappeared into the Hotel
aes Anglais. He had given an incor-
rect address. and 1t was strange that
a nrst-class hotel should care 10 take
in a man who wore such shabby trous-
sers. After twenty minutes or 50 !
inquired at the bureau OF the hotel
and discovered that the stranger who
had thus aroused my curiosity was
known as Mons -Tessier. and that in
the register he had inscribed himself
as a landed proprietor, living near
Bayonne. 1 took my dinner leisureiy
at the Helde-, afterwsrd returning %
Monte Carlo utterly mystified-
Next day I had many Affairs 70 at
tend 10. anG completely forgot the
curious iuciaent. until about O'Clock
in the afternoon. when a cough behind
me sounded familiar. and there 1 saw
The mysterious stranger standing st
the right-hand roulette table just
within the entrance. Attired gayly IN
d suit of light gray. with a pink car
nation in his lapel, he was watching
the play intently. It was strange
how that cough attracted me. 1
reasoned with myself, but could not
account for IL. True. I had only first
heard Il on the previous day, yet -
nov seemed curiously familiar.
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Keeps DeteetiFe Guessing.

A dozen times as strolled back
wards and forwards the lengths or the
rooms. lounging here and there, I
caught his full face and profile. II was
that Of man strong wiIled, excited
beneath a calm exterior. and debating
within himself whether he should con-
tinue playing.
The face was not the original OF any
in my collection.
From table to tabss he stroIled.
pausing to glance at the play. until
he passed ont into the great atrium.
at that moment filled with the crowd
emerging from the concert room.
As / went out by the entrance door
I whispered to Genat, the head door
keeper. pointing him out, and ordering
him. If he again entered. TO look at
his card, and at once send his name
10 me.
Leisurely the stranger made his way
to the end of the hail, entered The
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17
How Police Are Helped.

To discuss the morality of this. the
most picturesque spot on the whole
Littoral. or 10 hold a brief for or
against the tables. is not my intention.
To describe il as a hell within a para
disc viii perhaps suffice. Much has
already been written about wild gam
ing and its dire Tesults-much that is
rue, but more that is false Yet. now
for the first time. viii be shown in
-hese "reminiscences the manner in
which the administration of the Cercle
les Etrangers renders assistance TO
he police OF Europe.
As may readily be imagined, a good
many romances In real life pass be-
heath the notice of one whose days
are spent az a spot where drama is
continuously being played and where
Is not mfrequently vqried by trag-
'dy. Truly. ours Is a strange world
he world of Monte Carlo
High play, or "a run of luck. always
interests me- tired as 7 am of the
tcrn"l stakes of single hve-franc
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The ball gave little jump. then fell
with a sharp click. click. click-clik.
''Trente-deux," cried the croupieF.
loudly. with that roll of the r. which
frequenters OF Monte carlo know so
we'll
The stranger. with a muttered word.
which sounded very much like an
oath. turned away. having lost for the
first time. but richer by many thou
sand francs than half an hour before.
Those around the table envied him his
luck; and many. mostly of the Eng
Ish tourist class. admired his self
control IN leaving Immediately after
his first loss. If everyone did so. there
would be fewer ruined fortunes, and
the bank would profit less.
With both hands deep in his peck
cts. and a diseonsolate look on his
face-an expression rather as though
he had lost heavily than gained-he
stroIled away into the trente-et-quar-
ante room beyond. Whether It was
the curious look of suppressed ex-
~'tA--'~-et in his eyes that caused me
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-17
EssrEURs. faItes vcs

AZ Above the Jingle
of coin, the rustic
Of notes, the click
OF the tiny ivory
ball, and the mum OF many voices
that monOtonous, strident cry which
has enticed so many 10 ruin
and so few 10 fortune. rings over
n the ears of those who fall be-
meath the fascination of that most
sxacting 81 mistresses. Dame ROu-
,ette. In the great gilded salons,
where the light of day IS excluded
Oy curtains Of black and crimson
muslin, where the senses are bewiider-
III by an apparent disregard Of wealth,
and where the atmosphere is heavy
with that faint odor of perspiration
and perfume. 4 is the same invitation
TO play rising above all other sounds,
year in, year out, Sundays and week
days Me,1sieurs, faites vos jeux!"
To frequ -Hters of Monte Carlo I re-
1uire little Introduction. They know
me. perhaps. as a familiar figure Of
rather funeral aspect, in frock coat
and black tie, strolling aimlessly
acout, sometimes watching the play
at this table or at that but more
sften keeping close observation on
one OF other of ihc players who. like
moths around a candle. are attracted
% the tapis-vert by golden expecta-
lions. am an observer by profession,
having graduated under Mons. Cor
on, chief of the Paris Surete. ana
afterward served term as crOupier
at the roulette tables, whence ] rose
to be chef de partie, and afteTward
became appointed 70 the office 1 now
hold
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Lost Single Silver Coin.

The ball fen upon No. s. He lost
Then, with some muttcred words OF
discomfort, he turned away. It seemed
as though. having won thousands Of
francs, he begrudged the loss OF q
single coin.
I did not follow him. for the nys-
terry irritated me-. and I had already
several othee important matters on
hand.
Nearly a week passed before saw
him again. He was playing az the
table where We had first met. and his
personal appearance had considerably
improved This time I resolved ~
speak 10 him; therefore I wsnL 10 my
room. slipped sn q smart tweed eoai
CONTINUED on Ninth Paas)
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Heavy PLAY Attracts Crowd.

"Neuf! Rouge, impair ct mauquei'
and with his rake commenced TO draw
In the losses.
The man who had flung down his
notes so carelessly muttered some
thing 70 himself as II counting. and
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description or his photograph is at
once forwarded TO me. for the fatal
fascination which the roulette wheel
exercises upon those guilty of the
more serious onenses is truly astonisn-
ing. Yet. when once they are recog-
aiZed, either by myself or my assist
ants, they have as little chance of
escape as they have OF winning a zero
or the ami de Ia maison. as we know
famiiiaTly-on their first throw.
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small bar and offered A glass OF lem
onade By tbe manner IN which he
ordered Ii I Al once knew that ne was
acquainted with the Casino, for every
stranger orders whisky or brandy, in
ignorance that no intoxicants are sold
Eaving swallowed il At a gulp he
turned and made his way back into the
rooms.
We'll" I asked Grenat. a few mo-
ments later, what's his naneEf
Emile Tessier. was the reply.
At once i entered the bureau Of the
administration. and from the register
discovered that a card OF admission
had that afternoon been issued 70 one
Emile Tessier, who had given bis ma
/ tioraiity as French. and his address
al the Hotel Hes BritaHniques at Men
tone.
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