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Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-04-14
OLD HOUSE
DEMOLISHED
F. |. Smith Is Having Rear Part
of His New Residence on High
Street Torn Down.
SAID TO BE THE OLDEST HERE

Workmen today are tearing down
the historic stone part of the old
Keene house, at 176 High street,
which was purchased over year ago
by ForreE<SSD. Smith.
Many 0fd residents gave sighs of
regret as they passed the house this
morning and saw the famous old
landmark being demolished. DIR. F.
w. Kitchel photographed the build
ing in order to have a remembrance
of what he believes to be the oldest
house In this city.
Dr. Kitchel, this morning, said
that his reason for believing the
house to be one of the first erected
here is that he was told so by N. H.
Bishop, a member of the Board OF
East Jersey Proprietors, while visit
ing In this city.
The new owner, however, does not
care so much for the historic memor-
les, and Is having this part, which is
In the rear of the frame house 'front.'
ing on High street, torn down so that
he may build modern addition and
remodel 1t for his own use. The al
terations will be extensive and when
the house is completed, Mr.. Smith
and his family will reside there.
The house was recently vacated by
Mrs. Anna e. Stafford and daughter,
who made their home there for many
years.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-04-14
The Fleet Drops AHChOrin United
Stales Water OFF San Diego,
Cal. First SiHGa The SaTi.
WELCOME FOR BLUEJACKETs
First Item Is Distribution Of $4,000
Oranges Among the Sailors for
Breakfast-State and City Officials
Greet the Flag Oficers-Crowd of
Visitors and Sightseers Throng the
City-Governo Extends Welcome.
Decial Dy United Preso wire.

Special by United Preso Wire:
San Diego, Cal, Apr. 14:-Wire-
less dispatches from Admiral Evans
fleet received early today give as
surance that the big vessels will ar
rive off the harbor exactly on sched-
ule time. At 2 O'Clock this afternoon
the fleet was coming up the coast in
squadron formation in which they
have sailed for the last twenty-four
hours.
san Diego is crowded with visitors
and sightseers, and never before in
the history of the city has there been
such an elaborate decoration of streets
and buildings. BY day the broad thor
oughfares are mass of waving col
ors, the red, white and blue Of the
nation mingling with the yellow and
white of California Triumphal arches
have been erected at many street in
tersections, and immense signs that
burn with the word "Welcome" are
among the decorations.
Governor ]. N. Gillett of California,
accompanied by his staff and a dis
tinguished party of guests, arrived in
lllICO HpCC1aA CdAos 0OftAAOi OAiANbe
arose from a sick bed in San Francisco
to come to extend official welcome of
the state.
Welcomed With Oranges.
Citizens distributed $4,000 oranges
among the sailors as sort Of break
fast of welcome
The fleet will remain until Saturday
morning at 6 o'clock when it viii pro-
ceed to the port of Los Angeles.
Many thousands Of residents crossed
San Diego bay to Coronado Beach to
witness the arrival of the ships
Yesterday was pay day on all the
vessels, the crews receiving their
monthly allowance in gold.
The programme consists of an ex-
change of courtesies between state
and city officials and the flag officers
Of the feet, a private banquet to Rear
Admiral Thomas and the other Gag
and commanding officers in the ban
quet hall of the Hotel Del Coronado,
the illumination of the ships with
thousands Of incandescent bulbs, q
searchlight drill during the evening
and the continual burning Of red fires
along the Coronado shore.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-04-14
WOULD PAVE STATE ST.
WITH ASPHALT BLOCK
4 Petition Also In for BituIithiC on
Kearny Avenue Want Hall Ave-
nue. SprinkIed Thrice Daily.
SEWERS IN GORDON STREET

A petition for asphalt block on
State street, from Smith street to
the Lehigh Valley bridges and one
Tor bitulithic on Kearny avenue,
from Market street to Harrison place
were received by the city council last
night. The former had twenty-three
signers and the latter fourteen. Both
were referred to the committee on
streets and sewers.
A petition to have Hall avenue
Eprinkled at least three times daily
was referred to the street commit
tee with power to act. 1t had
thirteen signers. 1t was suggested
that another sprinkler might be
needed.
M. Momberg's request to have his
New Brunswick avenue property
numbered went to the street COM
mittee.
Regarding the request of two
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-04-14
CANAL TO Be
INVESTIGATED
Governor Fort Has Signed Sen
aiOI SiIzer's Resolution for Ap-
pOlnimsnt Of Commission.
OTHER BILLS THAT ARE LAWS

Trenton, Apr. 14:-Governor Fort
has signed senate joint resolution
No. 2, which provides for a joint
committee of three senators and
three assemblymen to inquire into
the reasons why the Delaware and
Raritan canal Is no longer used as In
former years, how the waterway can
be restored to its former usefulness,
what interests the state has In the
canal, whether they were honestly
and irrevocably relinquished, how
they can be recovered, and upon
what terms the canal can be retaken
by the state Inquiry Is also to be
made as to the rates and tolls. wheth-
er there is any discrimination or II
there are any unnecessary delays or
hindrances to shippers.
Among other bills signed by the
governor are:
S. J. r. 8. Authorizes the govern
or to appoint commission of five
persons to inquire into the subject
OF promoting industrial and tech
nical education.
S. 215 Permits appeal to the SUI
preme court from police or Justices
court. :,
H. 32 Fixes the last Friday in
May as Arbor day.
H 1856. Enables cities to con-
struct sidewalks and curbs and to
assess the cost against the property
owners.
H. "a. Increases jurisdiction OF
district courts from $500 to $500.
II. s. Makes 1t misdemeanor to
allow a child under the age of 16
years to enter theatre, public dance
hall, concert saloon or any place
where any theatrical is given by paid
performers.
H. rs. Enables supreme court
Justice to order a summary investi-
CATION of the affairs OF village
town. township. borough or city up
on the application of 25 freeholders.
s. 40. Increases limit of trolley
franchises from 40 to 90 years IN
municipalities of less than 1900
inhabitants.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-04-14
PLACING CONGS
IN THE SCHOOLS

Vice President Seaman, of the
Board of Education, is having the
fire gongs installed in the public
schools. Already gong has been
placed in the high school and has
proven satisfactory. School No. Z
has one of the new gongs and it can
be heard all over the building.
Two gongs will probably be INSTALL
ed In No. 1 and No. schools, as one
is not loud enough to be heard in all
parts.
At the last meeting of the school
board, Mr.. Seaman was authorized to
have. the gongs installed and Con-
tractor J. P. Koyen is doing the work
under his supervision.
In the schools where two gongs are
used they will be rung by rod, so
that both will sound at the same
time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-04-14
OYSTERS THE SUBJECT
OF MUCH AGIT TON
A Party Came Here Yesterday From
New York and Took Samples Of
Oysters and Water.
BILL INTRODUCED BY HOWELL

Samples OF the oysters planted in
the bay were taken yesterday by Asel
Merrell, new member OF the New
York State Oyster Commission and a
party of other New York oystermen.
The party arrived here yesterday
morning and secured Captain Nick
Posts power vessel and proceeded
down the bay. The party took samp-
les of the oysters near Keyport, Great
Kills, and from the beds near the
lighthouse. The oysters we're placed
in small boxes and Will be tested in
order to ascertain IL they contain
intestinal bacteria or typhoid germs
Samples of the water, both near
the surface and bottom, were taken
for analysis.
As near as can be learned none OF
the local oystermen experienced any
trouble in disposing of their BIZ
valves last fall and at the present
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-04-14
THUNDERBOLT
BY FORAKER
Most Sensational Speech in Re-
cent Years Delivered in Upper
House Of Cong ess Today.
DEFENDS THE NEGRO SOLDIERS
reoto, ~ untted PRESS wire:

Special by United Press Wire:
Washington, Apr. 14:---In one OF
the most sensational speeches ever
delivered In the upper halls of con-
gress, Senator Foraker this after
noon hurled his long threatened
thunderbolt of denunciation at the
head of President Roosevelt because
the Chief Executive dismissed three
companies of negro soldiers as re-
suit of the Brownsville riot. He de-
clared II the bill of Senator Warmers
permitting any of the discharged
men to reenlist upon proving to the
satisfaction of the President" they
were innocent, becomes law ii
would compel the negro soldiers tc
appear for Justice before judge
who already has prejudged the case
He said the "vilest horse thief, the
most dangerous burglar, the bloodi-
est murderer wouldn't be required
to prove his innocence or submit to
trial before a judge who even In the
most casual way had expressed his
opinion that the defendant was
guilty"
He reminded his hearers, who
crowded the senate and oyerfiowing
galleries, among whom were hun
dreds of negroes, that the men are
not now soldiers to ''be dealt with ar
bitrarily," but were plain American
citizens. He urged the passage OF
his restoration bill and carefully re-
viewed the testimony to show the In
nocence of the negro soldiers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-04-14

Trenton. Apr. 14:-J. Frank Cor
dova, the unfrocked Methodist Epis-
copal minister, now serving four
year term in state prison for love OF
pretty Julia Bovine, will depart for
his family home In Chihuahua, Mexi-
CO, Immediately upon his release,
August IA.
With him, unless all signs fail.
will go Julia Bovine and their two
year-old son, Arthur, the living
image" of the disgraced dominic.
1t is positively understood between
Cordova and the Bovine girl that they
will marry IL the law permits 1t, upon
his release from prison.
Should his present deserted wife
attempt to prevent their nuptials,
Cordova and his affinity" will we'd
after they reach Mexico.
My husband is free to marry Julia
Bowne," said the former minister's
wife at her home In Atlantic High
lands today. II know that he still
loves her." she continued, 'and when
he leaves state prison in Trenton in
August he can go to her"
No power on earth would ever be
strong enough to make me take him
back He has disgraced our children,
ruined my life. Let him marry the
girl. Let him give their child q
name He can at least condone in
that respect for the sorrow and
shame he has brought into so many
| lives"
Cordova Will Tell His Side.
Cordova still remains averse to
discussing thetragic epic Of which he
| is the central figure.
II will tell my story" he said whan
seen at the prison today, but wlil
not tell my story until l leave this
place. Too much aready has heen
written"
All efforts to secure a more extend
ed statement from the Mexican were
unavailing.
1t became known today that the
Bovine girl has made numerous ef-
forts to gain permission see Cordova
at the prison. officials high in au-
thority were seen, but on each occa-
sion was told that she could neither
see nor write to the former pastor
until he was discharged from Jail.
/ Barred from Prison.
/ Since his Incarceration Warden
Osborne has given Cordova to under
stand that he would not be allowed
to communicate or see his affinity
One burning letter did slip through
the doors of the prison two years ago.
That letter gave an insight into the
passionate and overwhelming love OF
the ex-minister for the girl for whom
he abandoned wife, children and min
istry. But no letter written by Cor
dova to Julia Bovine has ever know
inRly been permitted to leave the
prison.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-04-14

TOOLS TAKEN

Emil Koyen, of 17s Elm street,
reported to the police this morning
that four new houses in Lawrence
street, north of the Catholic ceme-
terry, were entered last night and the
following carpenters tools stolen:
Seven saws, brace and full set of
bits. some old chisels and full set
of new ones, two block planes and
one oil stone.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-04-14

time several hundred barrels Or th4
SO called summer oysters are shiDi
ped to New York daily o. the SteanN
er ST. Michaels, frns ~ ort
Aid from i 81
Representative How yesterday
came to the relief og his oystec eona
stituents in the vicinity Of RaritaH
bay by Introducing a resolution prof
viding for the appointment of thred
commissioners bv the Secretary 0i
the Interior. One commissioner shall
be an expert oyster man. The COM
missionerers are to examine into tho
damage done several years ago IN
collision between several scows and
dredges with the oyster beds Of RarA
itan Bay.
1t is alleged that twenty-five or
thirty years ago scows were dumped
over the oyster beds, in an attempt
to harm the product.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-04-14
CAPTAIN JAMES PARKER
DELEGATE TO ENGLAND

Captain James Parker, who has
been appointed by Bishop Scarbor-
ough, Bishop OF the Diocese of New
Jersey, as a delegate to the Pan
Anglican Missionary Council of the
Church at London, England, on June
10, viii sail on the Steamship Mer-
ion, from Philadelphia. May 16.
This Council will be composed OF
delegates of the Churcn of England,
and its various descendent churches
In all parts of the world.
Do you know what Sexton gives
away next Saturday.
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-04-14

A resolution was adopted by the
Board OF Aldermen last night in
structing the street and sewer COM
mittee to re-number all houses and
lots in the city. A number will be
assigned for each twenty-five feet
Owners will be notified of the
change and will be allowed thirty
days in which to attach the new num-
bers. If 1t is not done in that per-
iod, the city will do 1t at the owners
expense.
A resolution instructing the street
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-04-14

Chief Burke, at the adjourned
meeting of the Board of Aldermen,
last night, preferred written charges
hgainst Patrolman L. G. Jensen for
violating discipline rule No. Q by be-
ing absent without leave from p. m.
to p. m. on Wednesday, April s. It
was referred to the committee on
police.
According to Sergeant Durham
who was on duty at noon on the day
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-04-14
SWITCH LOCKS
WERE STOLEN
gDeotal 70 the EVENING NEWS

Special to the EVENING NEWS
South Amboy, Apr. 14:-The Rar-
itan River railroad management has
been more or less vexed for several
years past with the thievery of brass
Journals from their cars and every
other kind of brass articles that find
ready sale to junkmen. Friday night
a man was arrested in Sayreville,
having Just completed the sale of
seventeen brass locks with the mark
of the r. r. r. r. Company upon
them. He was taken to New Bruns-
wick and placed in the county Jail.
He claimed he had come from Roose-
welt. 1t was found that he had
robbed every switch of its lock be-
tween South Amboy and Sayreville.
The company will punish him as far
as the law will permit.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-04-14
FINISH R. R.
BRIDGE SOON

II nothing unforeseen happens, ac-
cording to information received to-
day, the new bridge of the N. Y. &
Long Branch railroad across the Rar-
itan river, will be completed this
week.
The Merritt & Chapman Derrick
and Wrecking Company will start
tomorrow on the unfinished spans,
and hope to be through by Saturday.
Two large derricks with gang of
men left New York this afternoon,
ready to start work tomorrow
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-04-14

property owners in upper Gordon
street that a sewer be built before
the pavement is laid, letter was
read from the Standard Bitulithic
Company. They will not halt their
work. necessitating expense, but Of
fer to build the sewer at cost plus
1b per cent profit. 1t was suggest
ed that the two property holders
take the matter up with the COM
pany, or they could build sewers
back of the curb after the street is
paved. The other people on that
street, or most OF them, have pri-
vate sewers
Additions for Fire Department.
The recommendation of the COM
mittee of the whole was adopted, to
buy 5000 feet of hose, one cellar
pipe and twenty-six guards for alarm
Continued on page ID
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-04-14
PATROLMAN ACCUSED OF BEING
ABSENT WITHOUT PERMISSION
Chief Burke Lodges Charges Against l. C. Jensen-ReteHed 10
Police Committee Waned TO Wear His Helmet on the After
noon of April 3, During The RAIN

in question. Jensen asked IL he could
wear his helmet that afternoon as it
was raining. The sergeant replied
that he could not give him that per-
mission.
Jensen. It is alleged, then stepped
outside, where he remained for few
minutes and, returning soon, said to
Sergeant Dunham. Report ME OF
this afternoon He is alleged to
have been seen on the street late that
night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-04-14
CLAIMS GOODS
WERE BOUGHT

Lawyer Henry w. Kehoe was
granted an order by Judge Lanning.
In the United States district court at
Trenton, yesterday, to show cause
why Egnar Marskovicz should not re-
Iceive goods purchased, 1T is claimed,
from Steve Klampar, before the lat
ter was duly adjudged bankrupt.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-04-14
MISS FANNY CROSBY
TO GIVE REGULATIONS

A meeting OF the Christian En-
deavor Literary Circle of the First
Baptist church will be, held In the
chapel tonight at 8 o'clock. The
chief feature will be humorous reel
tations by Miss Fanny Crosby, the
blind hymn writer.
There Will also be singing and
other recitations Admission will be
free.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-04-14
TO RENUMBER HOUSES AND LOTS.
ON ALL STREETS IN THIS CITY
Aldermen Order Stee Committee AsO TO Place Signs on Every
Corner Building Change Names of Two More Streets
There Were Two Streets Named Chapman

! and sewer committee to have enans
eled signs bearing the names Of
streets placed on the front and side
OF all corner buildings was also
passed
An ordinance to change the name
OF First street, commonly known as
North First street, to Park avenue,
was introduced, as was also an Or
dinance to change the name of Chap
man avenue, from Matano place TO
Chapman place, to Seaman place.
There were two of the Chapman
names.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-04-14
CONFIRMATION
AT ST. PETERS

Bishop Scarborough will visit st,
Peters Episcopal church on May "a
to administer confirmation at 1890
o'clock.
The following will be the services
this week: Today o'clock; We'd
nesday, 10 a. m; Thursday, A p. m. /;
Good Friday, 1890 and 7.45. A
musical program is being arranged
for Easter.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-04-14
WIND CAUSES
BIG FIRE LOSS
Fans Flames frOm Meadows Into
Fury and H. H. Dey's Place
Is % strOyed.
NOT FAR FROM COUNTY BRIDGE
Special to The EVENING NEWS

Special to the EVENING NEWS,
South Amboy, Apr. 14:--William
H. II. Dey who is employed in the
P. r. r. Co. shipyard at this place,
met with a serious loss yesterday
afternoon.
There was a fire on the meadows
and the strong wind drove the fire In
the direction of Mr.. Dey's home,
which is known as the old Whit
worth place, about one-Quarter of q
mile above the county bridge, ignit-
ing the buildings, which were burn
ed to the ground.
The only thing saved from de-
struction was an organ. The cloth-
ing of the family and everything
else was consumed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-04-14
HEARS LADIES
ARE To CALL

Mayor Bollschweiler is still at
work on his dog proclamation and
said this morning that he had heard
that a party of ladies would call on
him this afternoon and request that
he refrain from issuing it,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-04-14

Don't fail to come and bring your
friends and the children on Saturday.
Fine music, beautiful flowers and
souvenirs given away With purchases.
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Opening Display

OF spring dress goods. women's
trimmed hats, coats and suits all this
week at A. Salz & Company's.
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New Brunswick, Apr. 14:-Mrs ],
Christopher Meyer, of Highland
Park, announced yesterday the en-
gagement of her daughter, Miss Mar
garet Meyer, and James Kearny Ricet
Jr., son of former Judge and Mrs. J.
Kearny Rice, of this city.
The announcement was made at an
Informal tea held at the Meyer home
yesterday afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-04-14
MAN CRUSHED
BETWEEN CARS

A foreigner, who had been employ
ed at the c. Pardee works but few
hours, was caught between two cars
this morning and badly hurt. He was
removed to the hospital.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-04-14

A box OF candy given away with a
glass of soda on Saturday. Be sure
and come. loSSS-4-l4-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-04-14

Souvenirs with glass OF soda at
Sections Saturday, April rs, 1908.
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-04-14
Underwriters
HADREELECTION
At the annual meeting OF the
Board OF Fire Underwriters this
morning, the officers were reelected.
Express Train DELAYED.

The Lakewood express which
usually reaches here at 5.25 O'Clock
In the afternoon, became stalled at
Maurer yesterday for some time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-04-14
LOOKING INTO THE
MILK DEALERS CASE

President George F. Reynolds, Of
the Board of Health. and Commits
sioner Victor Main, who were APP
nointed a committee to look up the
matter of licensing milk dealers, Will
try to make an appointment with Dr.
Hunt, member OF the state Health
Board, for tomorrow night, MF'
Main said this morning that he mas
received City Attorney Hommann' s
opinion to the effect that he can ind
no law whereby the board can legally
take the matter into their own hands.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-04-14

Bring the children and buy soda
at Sexton's Saturday. Souvenirs with
soda. Music 2 to 5 and 7 to to.
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Your Easter Dress

isat A. Salz & Company's. Best
assortments and values.
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Grand opening and souvenir day at
sexton's Saturday, April IS, 1908.
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visit Sexfon'a drug store Saturday.
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-04-14
.CORDOVA WILL
co TO MEXICO
Former Methodist Minister at
South River Will Soon be Re-
leased from Prison.
MISS BOVINE TO GO WITH HIM

His Wife Says She VIII DO Nothing
to Prevent the Couple Going Away
She Hopes He VIII Take the
Girl--Nothing Would Induce Wife
to Take Him BacI1-No Letters
Pass Between Prisoner and Girl.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-04-14

Music and souvenirs at Sexton s.
Saturday All come
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BRAGA SOC'Y
TO ENTERTAIN

A rehearsal OF Braga Singing So.
eiety was held in Braga hall last
night. A business meeting Of the
society VIII be held Friday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-04-14

Free with a 25 cent purchase bog
OF candy, with so cent purchase or
over a beautiful Vienna plate or 9
regular rs cent bottle of perfume at
Sections opening next Saturday,
Souvenirs with every glass Of soda.
Bring the children. Music to 5 and
to 10. All come.
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Patronize advertisers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-04-14

Patronize advertisers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-04-14

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The Arizona sentinel., 1908-06-24
Canal System for Reservation.

l}. F. Carl has been sent to the Yuma
 Indian reservation with an outfit of Sl head of mules to start work on the small ditcheS which will supply the reservation with water from the Lagu- na dam. His camp is located three and half miles south of the dam and the force will be engaged on the California side of the river for several months. The laterals will be completed by the time the dam is finished and the reser- vation will get water directly from this source immediately afterward. The lines for these small ditches have been surveyed and the Indians are now able to choose their land with satisfaction to themselves. Their allotments will all be made this summer and the govern ment will then be ready to permit set tiers to draw for the remaining land in the usual manner of opening public lands. If the farm unit of 40 acres is established the lucky ones will be for tunate indeed.