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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-26
GRIFFIN GOES
TO AN ASYLUM
FOR THIRD TIME
Man Sought by Police fer LOng
Time Is Committed TO TrentOH
Institution.
ACTING VERY QUEER
Asks Authorities TO Look After His
Children and Makes Charge Of the
Theft Of a HOrsswhip-Had
Threatened to Murder.

Peter S. Griffen, forty years old, oi
l69 Market street, was committed tc
the State Asylum yesterday after
noon, following examination by DR..
w. p. Ramsay and DR.. G. w. Fithian
shortly after he was arrested at the
old Simmer factory on the Metuchen
road, by Patrolman Hanson and Pa
trolman L. G. Jensen.
Grihen, who has been in the asylum
twice before, has been acting strange.
ly for the past month and on several
occasions, 1t is alleged, threatened to
kill his wife. He even asserted that,
II he was sent to the asylum again,
he would go as a murderer. A few
days ago Recorder Pickersgiil, at the
request of Mrs. Griffen, who feared
for the safety of herself ind her chill
dren, issued warrant for his arrest.
The police sought for him, but he
eluded them Yesterday itswas learn
ed that he had hired several men to
work for him at the old Simmer fac
tory and, on receiving this informa-
tion, the police hurried there and ar
rested him.
DR.. Ramsay, after examining the
prisoner, said that he wls afflicted
with dementia praecox.
Constable James Moran took Griff-
en to Trenton this morning on the
$40 O'Clock trolley car. Before leav-
ing, Griffen, who from appearances
was perfectly sane, stopped in front
of the police station and told Chief
Burke that he wanted to let him
know that a former patrolman had
stolen his horse whip. Il paid 81
for 1t" said Griffen, "and loaned it
to Clark Durham He also asked
the chief to look after his little ones.
Chief Burke humored Griffen by
telling him that his wishes would be
carried out. after which the prisoner
marched away with the constable, ap-
parently satisfied.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-26
DR.. WILDING SPOKE
AT FORMER CHARGE

Rev DR.. G. C. Wilding, pastor Of
Simpson M. e. church, delivered an
address at a meeting of the Passaic
County Union, of the w. G. T. U.,
Thursday night, in the Market Street
church, Paterson, Of which DR.. Wild
ing was formerly pastor Rev. DR..
w, G.. Snodgrass, who formerly was
pastor Of Simpson M. p. church, In
this city, is now in charge OF the
Paterson church.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-26
OBSERVANCE OF THE
JEWISH NEW YEAR

Nearly every Jewish place of
business is closed today, in observ-
ance of Rosh Hashanah.
Special services opened last night
in the Temple Shaarey Tfiloh and the
Temple Beth Mordecai and services
are being conducted In both temples
today. Commencing last night at
sundown, the orthodox Jews fast un-
til today at noon. The services this
morning in both temples were from
6 to IL o'clock. and will be resumed
at o'clock tonight, lasting until
$50.
The majority of the stores Will re-
open at $3.50 or 6 o'clock tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-26
ITALIAN QUEEN ON
The ELKINS MATTER
special bv UnIted Press Vtrs:

Special bU United Press Wire:
Rome, Sept. 26:-With a declara-
tion that the suit for breach of
promise of Louise Lonsdale, an ac-
tress, against Blaine Elkins, a broth
er of Katherine Elkins, the fiancee of
the Duke Of Abruzzi. is a Timely IL
lustration of the unwisdom of alli-
ances between royalty Of Europe and
totally different types In the new
world" the dowager Queen Mar
gherita has redoubled her efforts to
prevent q marriage between the duke
and Miss Elkins. She declared that
the suit is proof that It would be a
Disgrace for member Of the Italian
royal household to marry into such
a family. Friends OF the duke say
that the suit will have no effect upon
him.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-26
SUNK
IN HEAVY FOG
Fall River LIHer Crashes Into
Norwegian Vessel Sending
Her TO the Bottom.
I,OOO PASSENGERS IN PANIC
ereclal bu untted Press Rtre:

Special bV UnNed Press Wtros
New York, Sept. 26:-Off Race
Rock the Fall River liner, Common
wealth, collided with and sunk the
Norwegian steamer Volund early to-
day during a heavy fog. On board
the Commonwealth were fully 1000
passengers while the Volund only
carried crew of seventeen.
The liner ran head on. Many of
the passengers were asleep at the
time and only the GOODNESS OF the Of
ficers prevented great loss of life In
the panic which followed.
The Volund sank within two min
utes and the crew was picked up in
small boats from the Commonwealth
The only damage done to the Com
monwealth was a hole stove in her
bow. None of her passengers was
hurt
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-26
CITY IN GRIP
OF FIRE FIEND
Special b. Untted press w,re.


Fond du Lac. Wis, Sept. 26:-A
fire which did million dollars dam
age in an hour broke out early today
and the destruction of the entire city
is threatened.
Aid is being rushed here from
other cities, as the local are depart
ment is unable to check the flames.
The fire started from an explosion Of
gasoline in an automobile garage
The water supply is INADEQUATE ow-
ing to the long drought Five church
es have been burned and a score of
houses consumed. The fire is still
rapidly spreading.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-26
stamp %. sult Monday.

The case OF the Red Star stamp
Company. Of Newark, VS.. Potts e
Kaufnann, of this city. which was to
have been heard in the Supreme
Court Circuit. at Newark, yesterday,
will not be tried until Monday Jo-
seph q. Stricken, representing the
local firm, was IN Newark yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-26
DELAY WELCOMING THE
FLEET AT MANILA

Special by Unifsd Presa wire:
Manila, Sept. 26-At a conference
today it was decided to postpone the
formal welcome of the American
feet until it returns from Japan and
of cholera.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-26

John Surek, thirty years old, Of
392 High street, was arraigned be-
fore Recorder Pickersgill on
charge Of wife-beating this morning.
He was paroled on a promise to take
the pledge for three years
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-26


Chicago, selyt. 23.--Goyernor Charles
n Haskell resigned as treasurer OF.
the Democratic national committee.
His resignation was announced BY
himself after his arrival In Chicago
from Guthrie, Okla, and after he had
conferred with officers Of the Demo
cratic national Headquarters. Mr..
Haskell declared he did not desire to
be responsible for any embarrassment
which might result to the Democratic
party by retaining the ONCE OF treas
arer.
The resignation as forwarded to
Chairman Mack reads:
Since the president ana his cabinet
lave joined forces with Mr.. Hearst ana
hree Wall street brokers to make per-
'onai fight against me. Notwithstanding
he president In his answer to Mr. Bryan
fbandoned his charge about Ohio Stand
Ard on cAaes, yot by all the means at the
rommand OF the government and tho mill
ons Of Hearst ana his Wall street allies
ley persist IN Vicious. unwarranted and
lntruthful attacks On me. Peraonnliy
Welcome their attack and shah treat them
al as private citizens and subject to the
penalties Of the law which they merit
l hereby tender by resignation that not
the slightest contest of my own could
In any way be used by the president to
cloud the sky and shield our opponents
from discussing the real issues and lay
ing bare the Republican duplicity 70 the
people.
That his resignation is the direct re-
suit of the charges made against him
by William r. Hearst and President
Roosevelt Mr.. Haskell admitted At
the same time he did not by his resig-
nation intend to admit that any Of the
charges were true.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-26
Mr.. LANCASTER
GIVES SERMON

Rev. James L. Lancaster, rector of
st. Peters Episcopal church, has ac-
cepted an invitation from Rt. Rev.
James H. Darlington, d. d., Bishop
Of Harrisburg, Pa, to deliver the
sermon in st. Paul's church, Harris
burg, tomorrow, on the occasion of
the ordination of two men to the
ministry. He left this city today.
Services at st. Peters church to-
morrow will be conducted, morning
and evening, by Rev. A. A. Brockaway
of New York.
Miss Maize McDermott announces
her fall millinery opening today.
19321-9-26-1t
N. J. Law School, Prudential
Building, Newark. LII. B. in two
years. Opens October B.--Adv.
1858O-9-2-8t.W-S
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-26
TAFT SAYS He WILL
REPLY TO FORAKER
spsctaI ar unttsa Prsss w.rs,

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Sept. 26;-
After reading the public statement
of Senator Foraker in which the Ohio
senator arraigned Roosevelt and
Taft for accepting the Hearst
charges as true without an investiga-
tion, Taft announced today he would
prepare a statement to be made pub
lie later today.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-26
Braga Meeting Postponed

The semi-annual business meeting
of Braga Singing Society, which had
been scheduled for last night, was
not held as a quorum was lacking.
They adjourned to next Friday night.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-26

Don't fail TO visit Miss Maize Nc
Dermott's millinery parlor today
19321-9-26-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-26

Big showing today OF imported
and domestic hats. nj. McDermott,
SIS 18th sire
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-26
Admits His Action
Is Result Of
The Attack.
GO TO COURTS
After Forwarding His Resignation
to Chairman Mack, Haskell Says
He viii vindIcate Himself of
the Charges Too Much
for the Party.

Chicago, Sept. 26:- William ],
Bryan arrived here today and immed-
lately began a conference with tha
democratic leaders with reference to
the resignation OF Treasurer Haskell,
OF the democratic committee
I That Haskell's resignation was ten
dered at the direct solicitation OF
Bryan and other leaders is praeHcal-
ly admitted and it was the direct re-
suit of the charges by President
Roosevelt, w. r. Hearst and others.
After handing in his resignation
Haskell, with flashing eyes, almost
shouted at the newspaper men: 'All
those who have attacke- me shall
pay for 1t from President Roosevelt
down. He has by his acts placed
himself in the position of a private
citizen"
Most of the democrats who confer
red with Haskell asked him to With
hold his resignation until Bryan ar
rived. He refused to do so, indicat-
ing that Bryan had complete knowl-
edge of his action.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-26
BELLEWOOD EVERY SUNDAY IN
SEPTEMBER.

Excursions via Lehigh Valley rail-
road. rs cents from Perth Amboy.
Children, 30 ccnts. Special train
$40 a. m.
Observation-Disclosures
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-26
NOTICE.

The members of Lawrence Lodge
No. 62, I, o. o. f., are requested to
meet at Odd Fellows hall tom orrow
at 1.3O p. m. for the purpose of at
tending Brother William Strand
berg's funeral. An invitation is ex-
tended to the members of Valhalla
Lodge and all other Odd Fellows in
the city. BY order of the noble
grand.
CHAs. F. MOORE. sec'y.
198S2-9-26-1t%
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-26
NoTICE.

All members of Thor Lodge No
46, Danish Brotherhood, are request
ed to meet in Washington hall Sun
day afternoon
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-26
SEPTEMBER 27th,

at 1880 o'clock to at
tend the funeral of Brother William
Strandberg. BY order Of
OTTO SKOvBE, Pres,
JENS CHRISTENSEN, Sec.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-26
NOTION.

Mohawk Council, D. of P, request
the members to meet at Red Mems
hall at 1870 o'clock tomorrow to at
tend the funeral of William Strand
berg.
(Signed) MRS. KATE HACkERT,
193S3-9-26-1ts Pocahontas.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-21
TO CHECK NEEDLESS TOLL ON SUNDAY
Need of Legislation to Secure One Day of
Rest in Seven for All.

Boston. Jan. 20-At the thirteenth annual bust
ness meeting OF the New England Sabbath Pro-
tec1ive League held In Pilgrim Hall to-day, the
reported total receipts of s7,427 and an
addition or s. 100 the societys surplus En-
Governor John D. Long reelected president.
The annual report. read by the general secretary,
the Rev. Dr. Martin .. Kneeland, referred particu
Iarly TO the increase Of Sunday labor and TO tho
need OF legislation 10 seucre one day OF rest in
every seven for every one.
Concerning Sunday labor the report says. in
part:
Employees trolley cars and steam railways are
peculiarly buTdened in this respect IL may be ad-
mitted impossible TO tie up great centres Of
population by the total cessation OF Sunday trains
and troleys but il certainly IS not necessary that
with -glutted labor market the same man
should be obliged TO work Sunday after Sunday,
with rest intervening days
We becoming reused by considerations or
personal safety to the fearful accidents on our
steam roads which result from the overTorklnS
Of employees. but does the true Christian spirit
demand that exercise sympathy for them
as Wen for ourselves?
While we do not seek to impose by legal fat upon
others all the usages which our. religious Views
ma ke binding in own lives we must insist that
the Sabbath a civil institution be projected
by statute law against the assaults or all who
openly or indirectly destroy the Tefreshment which
the day should bring TO all men Needless toll
on this day must be held in check by rigid yer
consistent laws and to every man who must toll
on Sunday should be given rest day before the
r-aaE
New-York tribune., 1908-01-21
PANAMA TRAFFIC HURT.
Bristoso on Relations of Railroad and
Steamship Company.

yVashingron Jan. 9.-Secretary Taft to-day trans
rnitted TO the Senate Committee on Interoceanc
Canals the report of J. L. Bristow, who was sent
bv tbe War Department to investigate the reia-
tions existing between the Panama Railroad Com
pany and the steamship lines operating on the Pa
cifc Coast with view TO ascertajnlnS whether
the government ought to engage in the steamship
business on the Pacific Coast in order TO preserve
the business Of the Panama route and furnish
traffic for the government steamships plying north
on the Atlantic side.
The report contains interesting information gath
cred bv Mr.. Bristow and recommendations which
may give the committee some important legislative
roints 10 consider in connection with the building
of the canal. II is shown that the government ls
facing rather serious condition Of AFFAIRS IN that
the traffic over the Panama Railroad rom west
TO east IS dwindling rate which will practical
" mean the extinction of trade between San Fran
cisco and New York by steamer by the time the
canal is built The business at the Pacific tefrhi-
nal Of the railroad has been reduced one-haf since
the government took charge. Last year only i'vV
tons Of freight were transported over the railroad
from, Panama 70 Colon. At the present time most
Of the steamers operated by the government on the
Atlantic Ocean are compelled TO return north IN
ballast.
The traffic depression is mainly due TO the action
OF the Pacific Mail Steamship Company, 70 which
an exclusive contract with the Panama Railroad
has been refused a contract formerly existed by
which through bills were issued to the Paclhc Mali
COMPANY but as this was exclusive contract the
Secretary of War deemed il proper 10 cancel 1t
The steamship company advised the government
that IL was willing improve the service on the
Pacific Coast and put on steamers IL the
government would give IT the exclusive right TO
shut out some foreign ships of certain lines north
from Panama. The Secretary Of War did not feel
justified in doing this. and the result has been
general falling off Of the eastboUnd business from
the Pacific Coast states to New York by the Pana-
ma route.
The question arises as 10 whether the gov
eminent should the income 10 its transporta-
tion line on the eastern side by running risk
on the western coast in operating steamship line
and retaining traffic route through the canal As
conditions are at present. according the report
Of Mr.. BrIstow, there IS danger of tho traffic being
diverted 10 Tehuantepec and other routes.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-21
Notice of Summons.

S,UPREMB COURT. COUNTY OF NEW Y0RkspITHE IH ~ 2
~ NTsl Life Insurance Company Of New York, Plain
- aSslrs+ William A Tuttle. Mabel VI. Tutue. Thomas
II I-Iffle John d. Tutte, Isaac r. Tutte IhoIllaS NJ
iTu,,is Tsnes II Tuttle. Thomas G. Tuttle; the uu-
having claiming interest In the
Hilo"I in c0rnpaint unknown per
eXeCurCes, and trustee or trustees
,,rJer the last will testament Of William l. Tnts
tho unknown persons having or claiming any m
teres In the premises described in the complaint under
said devisees eSatees. executor or 3
xecrrices trustee under SAID aSt VIII ana
testament of William l. Tuttle, deceased whose names
are also unknown t. plaintiffs Tho People Of the state Of
New York Defendants. summons isI desired N NeW
ynrk county To abovenamed defendants and each
OF them: hereby summoned 10 answer the COM
paint this action and to serve COPY OF your answer
the service Of exclusive or the Gay or
service and Of failure to appear or answer
Judgment will be taken against you oy deialL lot ths
relief demanded IN the Complant
dated New york October 2S. 1907.
JAMES McKEEN. Plaintiffs Attorney. once and Post
Ofice Address. Cedar Street. Borough Of Manhat-
tan New City. N Y. - .,
To defendants Thomas H TuttIe. John y. Luttie
Isaac r. Tuttle. Thomas NJ futile. James n. Iuite'
TLomas G. futile; unknown having or claim
ing an interest premises described IN the com
nsnf such unknown persons being the dexisees.
under the last VIII and testanet
af Wiltan L Tuttle. deceased. whose names are un-
having claiming interest in the premises descihti
in complaint under said devsee legatees executor or
under said last will testament OF William l. Tuttle.
deceased whose names also unknown to plaintiffs
The foregoing is served by publication
Of the Honorable Vernon NJ Davis.
fIsica ~ the Supreme State New York.
dated the OF January. 1908 and rled with the
compIaint In the ONCE Clerk OF County OF
Tsn5 York at the County Court House Borough
~ Manhattan CITY and State OF New York on the 18th
daV January. l|DS
Datad New York January 18th. 1908
rsWFE McKEEN Plaintiffs Attorney. SIS Cedar Street
Borough Manhattan New York City. n. Y.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-21
THE PRovIDENT LIFE REPORT.
STATE Insurance Superintendent Has One
Similar to That of Colorado Commissioner.
rFy Telegraph 70 The Tribune. J

nv Telegraph The Tribune
AIfsauT- Jan. 20-Practically the same report as
that made public by Commissioner tattenhouse OF
Tho Colorado Insurance Department is in Superin-
rerdeut Kelsey's hands the result of his exam
5,,e-s investigation of the Provdent Savings Lie
Assurance Society. Some time next week near
ing will be held the request of the society
This hearing will be private. After that. Win
alauges which IL may require in the report, the
document probably will be available for the pubic
While there may be changes IN Valuations
.be .5epartrnent officials think the company VIII be
found solvent and condition 70 continue business
II after the hearing anything Is shown which tends
10 tdcate criuinality misuse Of funds the case
following routine procedure. will be laid before the
Attorney General
The report Of Superintendent KELSEY VIII snow
that the society has excess Of assets over ha-
hilitjes of s54 1895 2 Il the New York AZ standard
of solvency basis is adopted but II the actuar1es
So or the American per cent basis Is adopted an
impairment Of slightly over s4oo,00 will be shown
as in the Colorado report, and the company VIII
be prohibited from writing new business until IL Is
solvent on that basis. Il pointed out that
$4,000 OF death claims and $4,000 Of taxes were
charged as liabilities IN the Colorado report which,
as the report was made as OF September 30 1897.
should not have been charged. The New York
repor; is also II its criticisms and does
not charge any violation of the insurance Law, it
IS said
New-York tribune., 1908-01-21
A FINE PLOT SOLD.
YER PL4NCK co. BUYER.
Much Larger Demand for InUest-
ment Mortgages.

The Yer PIanck Estate, corporation Oh
which aIinturn Post Collins is president, has
bought No &c West 35th ST, three story
house on a lot 20x9S9 feet, from Lucy Lee and
Catherine Huriburt AS the corporation owns
No 2S adjoining. it controls a plot 4oA9o.9
feet in the street The negotiations to purchase
No % were begun about two years ago
.sra view of the hopeful spirit that pervades
the whole mortgage market at present the s'a-
tistics from the Registers office for the week
are somewhat surprising, showing a decrease or
nearly 100000 in the total sum of mortgages
recorded in New York County. and increase
of only S6O0OCO in the mortgage ioans recorded
IN Kings and Queens counties" says the weekly
mortgage statement of the Title Guarantee and
Trust Company.
This Is Of course, due to the fact that the
MANY loans accepted this week will not reach
the Registers office for perhaps two weeks
more according to the report. ''Our own sales
Of mortgages reflect very much more truly the
temper of the mortgage market In New York
We have sold more than ten times as many
mortgages as we sold last week. and in Brook
iyn the increase has been a very substantial
one, although not large as in New York
There seems to be a tendency on the part OF
some borrowers who would like TO replace their
loans TO hold back under the impression that
the rate OF interest will fall
There have been few Inquiries from the
savings banks for mortgages. but II is not
probable that there will be f. large demand
from shese institutions for mortgage loans
There are practically no Withdrawals from the
savings banks at presenter account Of distrust,
but the Withdrawals for investment have been
fairly large, and If hard times are coming there
will be q withdrawal later by depositors for
purposes of necessity, and the banks will OF
course endeavor 10 strengthen themselves
against this by Withholding their cash from
permanent investments. The life insurance
companies have been called on for loans on
is little likelihood of these loans being paid off
the life insurance companies usually put into
mortgages There is undoubtedly at present an
opportunity for borrowers TO obtain fair loans
a the prevailing rates of interest. and there is
not much TO encourage postponing borrowing TO
a later date"
The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
has loaned S475,000 at 6 per cent a plot
161 .7x10S.6x irregular at the southeast OF
9Sth street and Riverside Drive TO the Century
Holding Company. A twelve story apartment
house viii be erected the site. This is
building loan 1t will be due on May l. 1913.
According TO a report Mrs Margaret O. Sage,
widow of Russell Sage, Is likely to vaCate In
the future the premises No. 632 Fifth
nue.. as business has got firm foothold in the
block front on which the house stands 1t is
also said that she has made overturcs pur-
chase No. 604 Fifth avenue, a five story brown
stone house on plot 30x100 feet
New-York tribune., 1908-01-21
REPLY TO Mr.. RITTgNHousE.

The criticisms Of Provident Savings Life Assur-
snce Society affairs passed by Z. Z. Rittenhouse.
Insurance Commissioner Of Colorado Were declared
absolutely false yesterday in official statement
given out by the society. The statement declares
that the total sales OF securities amounted TO
sl2S0b1 worth % railroad bonds, $4,000 in govern
nent bonds and s9, 400 in bank stocks, instead OF
I1.010Js0 worth = Nj RittenhOuse said Any in
7enton 70 make Illegal loans denied The crit-
cisrn that $4,000 of the Ml43.G00 in cash should
have been invested Is declared absurd II IS de-
.-Iared that the Thonases at the time they pur-
chased control Of the society contributed $3.50 90
In cash to the assets and mat the examiner was
mistaken when he attributed this contribution TO
ATr woodruff, which it Is added Mr.. Woodruff
did not claim.