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The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-04-04

The United Railway Mems associa-
tiCn organized i'll New York by the
five brotherhoods has declared its OPP
position to Hughes ana Taft Yet tie
lear that the railway men love the
fat man because of his celebrated III
functions forbidding them to strike
Cleveland Citizen.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-04-04

Newspapers of every description
from far and near Gncluding our
local papers) during the past few
weeks. have contained diabolical ar
ttes scathiac the lalor movement;
ard union leaders in general, from
Post the union hater. These papers
have been going into the homes of
cur union people and the articles are
read by them with hardly Il comment,
G. an effort to put a step to it and
these papers are still going into these
same union mems homes On the
ether hand. let labor paper (unin-
tentionally) make the least mistake
ard the whole labor forces would be
up in arms and ready to boycott it
Fox River Leader
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-04-04

"The attitude of some of our pro-
n:Lition friends towards those who
offer from Them" said the Old Timer
reminds me of an incident in nv
loyhood My father is minister, an"
he always looked with horror on many
things in themselves harmless. We
lived in a small town in Missouri
There was a club OF business men
there and there was a billiard table IN
their club rooms. One day l hap
pened along the hall ana say a bust
ness man shooting the balls around
ard stopped to watch him. He asked
me to try my hand, and did. While
| was punching at the balls my
father care down the hall and saw
me.
well. | knew there would be
something doing when | got home
ard there was. Father called me into
the sitting room and after telling me
what horribly wicked game billiards
was, gave me licking that was the
genuine article.
The next week father. who was an
ardent lover of croQuet, went over
into the court house yard ana won
rledal as the champion croquet
player of the county.
Say. I've lived thirty years since
then-and so has father-but for the
Efe of me am still unable to sec
the difference between knocking ivory
balls around on green cloth and
Knocking wooden balls around on the
green grass"
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-04-04

OF course Congressman LittIefield
vas not Influenced in rendering his
resignation by any recollection OF his
last campaign. OF course not Little
ned is man OF considerable ability
ard it is pity he lined up against
the legislation asked by the working
people. The labor conference in
Washington last week must have
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-19
OF
AN AMBOYAN
New Style CarhuTsiOr Meets Fa-
VOT Of kuiOiStS Increases e.
tlCisHCy of Cars.
PLACING IT ON MARKET

William K. Bassford has patented
a new carburetor which has already
been pronounced valuable addition
to the automobile world. The de-
signer has been working on the de-
vice for some time and, about six
weeks ago, secured patent on 1t.
The new carburetor pre- vents back
firing, 1t Is claimed, and also does
away with the smoke which Is fire.
quently seen issuing from machines.
1t also enables driver to slow down
from high speed to almost a stop
without changing his gears.
Another valuable point is that
greater speed can be made In going
up hill.
Mr.. Bassford has placed his new
patent on the car of Alderman B. M.
Cannon and of several other local
autoists, all of whom praise 1t.
The new carburetors are being
manufactured by the inventor in the
shop of the Vapor Gas Engine COM
pany at the foot of Gordon street.
Charles R. Overman, of II Market
street, is at present explaining the de-
vice to Western manufacturers in
Mr.. Bassford's interests.
The most valuable feature, Mr..
Bassford says, is the fact that, with
HIS cerburetor, an autoist can go
twice the distance with a stated
amount OF gasoline, than any ma
chine fitted with the usual kind.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-19
ODD FELLOWS
BIG SESSION
Grand Lodge Met Here and Dis
lTlCt Meeting Also Many
Lodges Represented.
DIR. CROWTHER IN THE CHAIR

A special session of the grand
lodge Of the Independent Order OF
odd Fellows, was held In Odd Eel
lows hall, this city, yesterday.
Grand Master Frank Crowther, who
lis member of Lawrence Lodge, in
this city, presided at both the after
noon and evening sessions, and also
at a district meeting last night.
There were between eighty and 100
at the grand lodge session and about
ESQ in the evening, representing
many lodges in this vicinity.
At the afternoon, at $50 o'clock,
seven candidates were given the
grand lodge degree, and eighteen re-
ceived the same degree in the even
ing.
Tho evening session was held from
to o'clock. Following this, Law
renee Lodge held a short session af-
ter which the district meeting was
held Speeches were made by DIR.
Crowther, District Deputy Grand
Master John e. Brown, of West Ho-
boken; Grand Warden Thomas q.
English, of Ridgewood; Grand Chap
lain q. @. Lippincott, of Red Bank /;
Grand Guardian j. Purcell Bacon, of
Newark; Grand Marshal w. L. TOD
bins, of Abingdon Square; and Grand
Secretary Harry s. Pine, of Trenton.
The officers of the grand lodge we're
entertained after the afternoon ses-
sions at the home of Grand Master
Crowther in Market street.
Among the lodges represented
were Fidelity, of Jamesburg; New
Brunswick No. 6, and Helverson, a
German lodge, of New Brunswick; !;
Palisade, of New York, Navisink, of
Red Bank; Montauk, of Brooklyn; (;
Alpine, of Jersey City; Radiant Star,
of Newark; Memorial, of Elizabeth; !;
Essex, of Railway; Chosen Friends,
of Camden; Carteret, of Roosevelt;
Knickerbocker, Of Matawan; Valhal-
la of this city; Bentley, of Totem
Vile; Meni, of Trenton; Whitney, of
| lSpotswood; General Morgan, of South
Amboy; and Goethey, of Bayonne.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-19
GEO. SWINSON
IN CUSTODY
Sanity Of Young GroCsryman is
Questioned Father Informed
Police Had Revolver.
YOUTH pROCLAIMs Sanity

George Swinson, thirty years old,
of 214 Madison avenue, was arrested
by Patrolman Dunham at IL O'Clock
last night on charge Of carrying
concealed weapons, preferred by his
father, Peter Swinson.
Mr.. Swinson notified the police of
the fact at 9,15 O'Clock, and added
that he thought his son was out of
his mind. Patrolman Dunham was
detailed to the Majestic theatre,
where Swinson was said to be view
ing the play.
When he came out, the policeman
grabbed him, and searched his pock-
cts for the revolver. 1t was found,
and the patrolman took his prisoner
to the lookup, where he was placed
in a cell.
DR.. w. e. Ramsay examined him
this morning and said that Swinson
acted strangely, but that he was un-
able as yet to tell whether or not he
was demented. Shortly afterward
the physician and the prisoners faith
er held a conference.
Chief Burke said that for several
weeks Swinson has been trying to
obtain permit from him to carry a
revolver on the grounds that he fire.
quently had large sums of money In
his pockets late at night. The chief,
however, did not give him the permit
Swinson this morning protested
that he was the victim of 1. conspiracy
and that his father wanted to put
him in an asylum. He protested that
he was not insane, although he acted
qucerly.
Several weeks ago his father, Pet
er Swinson, of118 Gordon street pur-
chased the grocery store at Madison
avenue and Gordon street and placed
his son in charge. He has worked
day and night to make a success of
the venture and it is the opinion OF
several that his present mental con-
dition is due to overwork Yester-
day at the market he bought and sold
much.
DR.. J. L. Lund examined Swinson
this afternoon and stated afterward
that it was his opinion that the pris-
oner was out of his mind. DR.. Lund
and DR.. Ramsay will hold a confer
ence this afternoon and, in all prob
ability, will commit him to the state
asylum. If the papers are m ade out
this afternoon, City Marshal Walters
will take Swinson to Trenton tomor-
row.
Since his arrest number of other
strange actions on his part have
come to light. Dr. Lund says that
he seems to have money-mania as
he talks continually about grocery
stores, how much money he has
made and how much he is going to
make.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-19
Two Young Women are Slightly
Hurt by Peculiar Accident
In State Street.
PEDESTRIANS INJURED
FuIIsrtOn's Vehicle Was Passlnf A.
long State Street, Near Smith,
When It Fan ever Explosive
atSIde Trolley Car Tracks.

An exploding torpedo caused un-
usual excitement and a number of
narrow escapes from injury yester-
day afternoon about o'clock, on
State street, between Jefferson and
Smith streets.
A heavy draught wagon In which
was George w. Fullerton, ran over
the explosive on the edge of the east
trolley car track. Flying pieces of
dirt, sand and paper struck Miss
Elizabeth Frey and Miss O. Ryan
about the face and feet, but neither
was injured to any extent. The re-
port was deafening and was heard
for blocks, A horse attached to a
runabout, standing nearby, dashed
off, but was stopped before 1t had
proceeded very far.
The report drew over 100 people
to the scene in a few minutes. Mr..
Fullerton and bystanders made a
futile attempt to find a part of the
matter that exploded They located
only squashed egg plant, which
had nothing to do with the explo-
sion.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-19
MAY APPLY
FOR WRIT in
BALLOT CASE
George Esgsrt's Nominations
Left OFT Primary Tickets
are for COuHCilmen.
ATTORN MAY ACT
City Clerk Says No Such Office as
councilman" Is TO Be Filled at
Coming Election IS. T. sOmO-
cyl Lawyer In the Matter.

The official ballots FIR the primary
election on Tuesday were delivered
to City Clerk LaRoe last night and
were examined by a mum ber of the
prospective candidates. AS was told
In yesterdays NEWS, the names of
the six would-be councilmen are not
on the ballots.
1t was learned this morning from
good authority that the republicans
who were instrumental in filing the
petitions for the councilmen are con-
siderably wrought up over the mat
ter and have decided to take action.
It was also learned that Lawyer
Stephen b. Somogyi will in all prob
ability apply to the supreme court
this afternoon for a writ of manda-
mus in the matter, which is really
an order from the court directing
that the ballots be corrected.
George Eggert, when seen this
morning by NEWS man, said that
he did not know Just what would be
done but expected that application
would be made for the order. Law
yer Somogyi, whom, it is understood,
represents those interested In the
matter, when seen this morning was
unable to make a statement.
City Clerk LaRoe is required, ac-
cording to the election laws, to file
with the county clerk today the
names Of and number of the Offices
to be filled In this city at the coming
election, and when questioned about
the matter said that while he in
tended to do so, he was not going to
include councilmen in his list.
A number of the politicians have
plenty Of the ballots and the real
work for the primaries on Tuesday
is now on in earnest. There are
thousands of the ballots about the
city and one man who aspires to be
a candidate was busy this morning
circulating marked ballots in his
own interest.
The name of Henry Schwalenberg,
a republican, for constable in
the sixth ward was also left off the
ballot, the city clerk having given
orders to that effect
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-19
STOPS SUNDAY GAME
IN new BRUNSWICK
speolaI % tAe BYENINa NBWs.

New Brunswick, Sept. 19:-The
New Brunswick baseball team was
scheduled to play the st. Louis ma
tionals tomorrow, but, as a result of
Mayor Florance's letter to the chief
of police calling his attention to the
law forbidding professional baseball
on Sunday, 1t is probable the game
will be- called off. The police have
notified the manager of the baseball
team. that the game is liable to be
stopped. It is understood the st.
Louis team was to have received
$3.50 for coming here tomorrow. 1t
is not known whether they will in
sist upon being paid this amount or
not.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-19
W. C. T.U. HAS
ITS ELECTION

The annual meeting and election
of the Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union was held yesterday af-
ternoon.
After the business session, Mrs
George d. Runyon spoke of the work
and the tracts that had been dis
tributed among the foreigners In this
city.
The following officers were elect
ed, President, Mrs. Jane Overing-
ton; first vice president, Mrs. G. G..
Wilding; second vice president, Mrs.
c. A. Pullen; third vice president,
Mrs. John Halpin; corresponding
secretary, Mrs. L. s. Blackwell; re-
cording secretary, Mrs. Joseph SyI-
vester; treasurer, Mrs. John Halpin;
superintendent of literature, Mrs
William Walters; superintendent of
scientific instruction, Mrs. d. B. Far
rington; superintendent medal con-
test, Mrs. George D. Runyon; colIec-
tor, Miss Kate Drost.
The Sunday meeting will be held
in the rooms at 4 o'clock
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-19
aSPreSented bV
Commissioner
Seaman.
SOME HOT SHOT
Board Had an Argument About Pay.
Ing a Bill For Painting Work Done
at School No. g. Resignation
Of Teacher Too Sudden to
Suit Board of Education.

At an adjourned meeting of the
Board Of Education last night sever
al interesting subjects were discuss
ed and some hot shot was, exchanged.
The commissioners held a commit
tee session, with superintendent
Shull, in the latter's room, from
$3.50 until 8.45 o'clock.
A discussion took place soon after
the members had taken their seats,
over the payment of a bill of Peter
Bilgrav for painting school No. 3 at
Maurer. Commissioner Larson, a
member of the building committee,
made a report that, in his estimation,
the work was well done. Commits
sioner Seaman said he understood
that the material was not in accord
ance with specifications. He con-
cluded by stating that the contractor
might have given the moneys worth,
considering the low price he bid.
Commissioner Larson asked who
gave Commissioner Seaman that in
formation, but as Mr.. Seaman deemed
It unfair to divulge the source, Com
missioner Larson said he supposed
1t was an employe of the contractor.
Mr.. Seaman replied that the con-
tractors men had not been paid and
he stated that he had bills in his
pockets from some Of them, who had
requested that the board extract their
pay from the contract price.
Dispute Over Bill.
Commissioner Arner told of in
specting the work in a number of
schools, some of which he stated, he
found according to specifications and
some not. When Mr.. Bilgrav's bill
was passed for auditing, Commission
er Stack would not sign 1t until he
had heard an official report OF the
work. He asked that an official re-
port be made by the contractor.
CoIafnissioner Larson stated that
Ratn the contractor and some of his
workmen would be at the meeting,
but no reports from them were re-
ceiyed
Commissioner Larson commented
upon the few times such work had
been looked after by other members
Of the building committee, to which
Commissioner Stack replied, II can
never find you fellows when I'm
ready" Commissioner Larson, with
considerable emphasis, told Mr.. Stack
that he could be reached by telephone
or he could be found at his home,
"but," Commissioner Larson said, 1T
is mighty little you look over the
work"
President Bradley called the board
to order at 8 o'clock. A number of
bills were ordered paid. Then Mr..
Larson asked for the privilege Of the
floor. President Bradley said that
personal remarks had been "cut out"
at the meetings, and only business
should be transacted.
Later, when Mr. Larson vas allow
ed the floor, he remarked about some
hew work and repair work, which
had been done before and no COM
plant had been made. The Bilgrav
bill was paid by vote of four to two
against 1t, Commissioners Seaman
CONTINUED on page ID
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-19
EXEMPT LIST
7 MILLIONS
Secretary Spencer Of County Tax
Board Complies List Of Non
Taxable Property.
WAS IN ROOSEVELT YESTERDAY

Secretary William A. spencer, of
the Middlesex County Board of
Equalization of Taxes, looked over
the list of ratables and properties
which are exempt from taxation in
Roosevelt yesterday.
He has reviewed nearly all the
property, which is exempt from tax
alton throughout the county. This
property consists of public schools,
public buildings, churches, charitable
institutions and cemeteries. The list
of exempt properties throughout the
county is about $7,036, roo.
Clerk Spencer is busy in his Office
today, preparing a complete abstract
of ratables and exempts, which will
go to the printer on Tuesday.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-19
TO PREVENT
MONEYS USE

Richard A. Peltier, the independ-
ent republican candidate for the NOM
ination for sheriff, said today that he
has received a tip that the ring in
tends to use money to defeat him at
the primaries next Tuesday. II he
can secure proof to this effect, 1t is
his intention to take the matter be-
fore the grand jury, and have the
guilty parties indicted
He says that, If the grand Jury
pays no heed to the matter, he will
take it before the governor.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-19

TRUST FOUND

Epeoidl by United Press Wtrss
New York, Sept. 19:-The startl-
ing discovery was made today that
the federal grand jury has been In
vestigating the management of the
General Electric Company, and a half
dozen other concerns with view of
establishing the existence of an un-
lawful trust. There is said to be
enough evidence already secured to
warrant the indictment of a half
dozen masters of finance" in the
electrical world. The government is
convinced that the electric street
railway, and electric lighting busi-
ness of the country is absolutely con-
trolled by the trust.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-19
EAGLES DELEGATE,
LIB. MOORE, REPORTS

Past Worthy President L. B.
Moore, the delegate to the national
convention Of the Fraternal Order OF
Eagles, held at Seattle, made re-
port at the meeting of Perth Amboy
Aerie No. 1885, last night.
One candidate, Mayor Albert
Bollschweiler, was initiated, and
three applications were received.
The report of the excursion COM
mittee was deferred until the next
meeting.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-19
BOGUS CHECK PASSED
ON STOREKEEPER HERE

Detective HUFF is looking for an
other bogus check operator, as last
night, a check for IS was passed on
the proprietor of a store In Amboy
avenue. The man handed over a
check for So in payment of bill for
$1.40, and, when H. P. Nelson, the
proprietor of the store, tried to de-
posit 1t, he found that 1t was no good
He says he knows the man by sight
but does not know his name.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-19
EAGLE ATTACKS LITTLE.
GIRL AT HELMETTA

New Brunswick, Sept. 19:-While
Blanche Cribier, three years old, the
daughter of Frederick Cribier, a
summer resident of Helmetta, was
at play near her home a large eagle
swooped down and attempted to
carry the child away in its talons.
Cribier was working nearby and
the screams of his daughter attract
ed his attention. He fought off the
bird, and as it attem pied to fly away
his brother, who had come up with
a shotfiun, fred and wounded the
eagle. It's capture was then an easy
matter.
The child's arm was torn by the
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-19
FOREST FIRES IN new
YORK ARE INCREASING
Epeoial bu untted Presa Wara,

Albany, Sept. 19:-The forest fires
now raging In the Adirondacks and
Catskills confront the state with a
very critical situation if dry weather
continues. Every hour the depart
ment is receiving appeals for help.
Fires already are spreading over
thousands of acres in the Adiron-
dacks and hundreds of acres in the
Cetskills. They are fast increasing.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-19
AT CONVENTION
OF OFCARPENTERS

Arthur Quinn and Owen Owens, of
this city, have gone to Salt Lake
City, Utah, as eastern representa-
tives at the annual convention of
the International Carpenters & Join
ers' Union.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-19
FATAL WRECK OF A
FAST TRAIN IN SOUTH
;peoiaI by Unitsd Press wire:

Special by United Press Wire:
Richmond, Va, Sept. 19:-A fast
train on the Chesapeake & Ohio
railroad, between Newport News and
miles from here today. Several are
reported killed. A wrecking train,
the scene.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-19
FRESHMEN NAME
THEIR NOMINATORS

The boys of the freshmen class, OF
the high school, assembled yesterday
afternoon and named four members
for the nominationg committee In
the Athletic Association, which
meets a week from Monday. On the
Jeffersonian side they mentioned
Barney Browning and Leslie Lar
kins. For the Hamiltonians they
named Joseph Bath and william
Klein.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-19
Union Is Closed.

bVGCfUT UV OWFF6W
Berlin, Sept. 19:-The interpar-
liamentary union closed today with
a garden party. The next meeting
will be held at Rome in 1911. The
proposal for a permanent bureau at
the Hague was referred to a council
of the union for a decision.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-19
MAENNERCHOR BEGAN
PLANS FOR BIG EVENT

A meeting of the German singing
society, Arbeiter Maennerchor, was
held last night, at which it was de-
cided to hold a concert and ball on
October 81 in Washington hall.
The following committee was nam
ed: Marcus Stricken, chairman; f.
Wuithrich, secretary; B. Haffner,
treasurer; Charles Albert, Charles
Gottstein, Joseph Haas and J. Frick-
err
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-19

st. Petersburg, Sept. I9:-The
danger Of a spread of the Asiatic
cholera over all Europe was Increased
today by the appearance Of the dis
ease IN New Finland. where 4 num-
Der OF cases are reported.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-19
GETTYSBURG PERSONALLY
CONDUCTED TOUR

Lehigh Valley railroad September
26. Leave Perth Amboy 1:22 p. m.
Return leave Gettysburg a. m.
September 28. Fare, $11.65, in
cludes railroad fare, hotel at Gettys-
burg and carriage ride over battle
field. 1S077-s-17-19"
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-19
Wilbur Wright to Resume.
LII

LeMans, France, Sept. 19.-Wil-
bur Wright announced today he
would resume his aeroplane flights
Monday and have as his companion
in the tests 120-pound sack of sand.
He will experiment with the sack
until the machine is thoroughly ac-
customed to the increased weight in
volyed in two-passenger flight.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-19
ORVILLE WRIGHT MAKES
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
Special By United ersss WIRE:

Washington, Sept 19.-Orville
Wright's condition is entirely favor
able today. He has SO far recovered
from Thursdays accident that he is
able to receive visitors and discuss
plans for the future. He is deter
mined to continue experimenting as
soon as he is able, which probably
will not be for five or six months.
Wright Brothers financial hacker,
Charles r. Flint, Of New York. said
today he was willing to spend any
amount Of money to assist the two
men in the prosecution Of their life's
work.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-09-19
POWERS PLANT
OPENED TODAY

Amid the shrieking CT whistles.
the Powers Realty & Construction
Company started work in their Spa
Spring factory, formerly belonging
to the Staten Island Clay & Lumber
Company, this morning.
The opening was made with about
forty men. More men viii be taken
in on Monday, 1t was stated at the
plant this afternoon.