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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-04-02
BENEFIT FOR
ORPHAN HOME
Dress Rehearsal for Big Enter
iainment Tonight Under Aus
DiCes of Danish SOcities.
PROGRAM AN ELABORATE ONE

The entertainment under the aus
pices of the Danish societies of this
city, for the benefit of the Danish
Orphans Home, which will be held
In Braga hall tonight, promises to be
one of the most elaborate affairs OF
its kind that has been seen. here
in some time.
The final rehearsal was held last
night. All were in their places and
went through their lines without a
hitch. The program is In two parts,
opening with the singing Of the Dam
fish national air and followed by a
cornet solo by B. Nelson, accom-
panied by the band.
The Danish Band Association, with
Andrew Nelson as director, will fur
nish the music. There will be violin
and piano selections by H. Mitchell
and Sophus Larsen. The first part
of the program will conclude with a
Good Night Drill" by sixteen small
girls, under the direction Of Mrs.
Jeppe Sondergaard.
The second part Will consist Of
selections by the band, recitations,
singing, piano solo, and play, which
will conclude the entertainment.
The committee In charge Of. the ar
rangements is J. Sondergaard, N. p.
Jensen and Hilmar christensen.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-04-02
% CLASS R. R.
PROPERTY OUT
County Tex Board Cannot Assess
II this Year, Which Will Re-
duce Work.
TO GET The INSTRUCTIONS

There was but little business
transacted by the County Board OF
Equalization OF Taxes at Tew Bruins
wick yesterday.
w. A. Spencer, of this city, the
boards secretary, this morning, said
that the next meeting of the board
will be held on the first Wednesday in
May, at which all of the assessors In
the county will be present to receive
Instructions.
Their instructions will be some
what different this year." said MIR.
Spencer, ION account Of the supreme
court declaring the law which gave
them right to assess second Gloss
railroad property unconstituts3nal.
When the local assessors are told
that they cannot assess such prop
erty, they will welcome the good
news, as in the past the work has
been very difficult.
THE excluding OF the assessing OF
second class railroad property will
materially reduce the ratabIes in the
county for the year, although It is
hoped that 1t will be made up by new
property improved and buildings
erected. The tax rate at the pres
ent time cannot now be estimated,
but will be known In August
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-04-02
GIRL TROUNCES
ARDENT WOOER

A local youth is badly beaten and
bruised and wears bandage about
his head as the result of fistic en-
counter with girl at Matawan last
Tuesday night.
The young man left here early in
the evening to attend a party at Mat
avian. He met the feminine pugllist
on the stairs. She thought he became
too friendly on such short acquain-
tance, so she started In by giving him
IA blow that sent him tumbling half
way down the stairs. She went after
him again and the beating he re-
ceived, 1t seemed, would have satis-
fed any young man.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-04-02
TROLLEY CAR HURLS
BOY TO THE GROUND
Five. Year Old william shumsky Not
Seriously InIursd-Su for DAM
ages ls Contemplated.

william, the fve-year-old son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Shumsky, Of 100 Fay
ette street, was struck by q trolley
car yesterday afternoon and sustain-
ed contusions on the head.
According to the boys own story,
he and another lad attempted to cross
State street at Fayette street. AS
young Shumsky did so, the fender of
northbound car struck him. He
was hurled to the ground, his head
striking. DR.. Charles /. Silk judged
his injuries to be trivial,
The parents of the injured child
are making preparations for a suit
for damages. District Superintend-
ent Van Dusen said this morning
that he knew nothing about 1t.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-04-02
CLAIM REWARD
FOR HIS BODY

Thomas Quackenbush, the stage
driver between South Amboy and this
city, claims that he first discovered
the body of the drowned man on
Tuesday afternoon.
It was said today that 1t was the
body of Boatman Fitzpatrick whose
father offered reward of $26 for the
recovery of the body. Mr.. Quacken-
bush claims that this reward belongs
to him. Some say 1t belongs to the
men who fastened the body to the
bridge.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-04-02
ARMY'S BAND
TO PLAY HERE

Captain Laws, of the Salvation
Army, announces special meetings
for Saturday and Sunday, April II
and IL. Six of the National Staff
Band will be here. They will play
Saturday afternoon and night and
Sunday at and p. m. There will
also be meeting at II a. m. on
April IL.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-04-02
BLOCK SYSTEM
CAUSES DELAY

Since the installation of the new
Westinghouse block signal system at
the ST. George terminal of the Staten
Island Rapid Transit, the Commuters
and passengers on that road have
been having a strenuous time get
ting two and from business.
This system was put into operation
on Sunday and since that time the
trains on both the north, east and
south shore divisions have been rum
ing behind time.
In some instances, it Is said, some
trains could rot be got out of the
blocks for an hour or so.
The train, which was due to ar
rive at Tottenville this morning at
7:OS o'clock did not arrive until
7:48.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-04-02
PHILADELPHIA
NOW ALARMED
Special bv United Press Wire.

6peCTUE % UHfEGW FTe85 WTFi
PHILADELPHIA, Apr. 2:-Fur-
ther serious rioting between the
negroes and Italians who are seeking
employment on the new Hammer
stein opera house occurred today and
before the police could quell the dis
orders several of the fighters were
badly hurt. The fresh outbreak has
caused the greatest alarm as it is
feared the race feeling may become
general and attacks on some of the
foreign districts or the negro quar-
ters will follow. 1t required mount
ed police assistance to quell today's
disturbance.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-04-02
SENATE AT LAST.
FORCED TO ACT.
Civil Service Bill Passed and a
Substitute Public Utility
Measure.
COLBY BOLTED THE CAUCUS

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for Something He Could not Favor
and Which He Believed to be Con-
trary to the Party's Pledge to the
People-Governor Fort Signs
Bill Hitting at the Anarchists.
TRENTON, Apr. 2:-With some
thing like peace lowering over the
corridors like spring zephyr after
Tuesdays stormy blasts the legisla-
ture got down to work yesterday and
the senate passed the civil service
bill and the utilities bill, beside get
ting away with a lot of other busi-
ness. There was one jarring note,
however. Senator Colby bolted a
caucus of republican senators. IA
place where freedom OF thought and
speech is denied is no place for me, I"
he explained.
The caucus had been called for the
purpose of deciding which of the
pending reform measures urged by
Governor Fort should receive the
support of the party vote before final
adjournment. The utilities bill was
under consideratin and Senator Colby
sought to express his views as to
what the party's duty was in that
respect, when, it is said, he was shut
off. He left the room, angry with
the senators.
II am always ready" declared
Senator Colby, TO confer, express
my views and hear the views of my
colleagues, but / am not willing to
ALLOW any set of men to bind me to
something which is in direct conflict
with my judgment, and especially
when their action is violation of
our party's pledges to the people,"
The caucus lasted but few min
utes after Colby left it, and when
the public utilities bill was brought
up for third reading he made Wig
orous fight against it, as 1t was shorn
of its ratemaking power. He de-
clared that such a utilities commits
sion would not be as effective as the
present railroad commission, which
has merely advisory power. Colby
was Joined in his opposition to the
measure by Harrison and Hinchcliffe
democrats, who were recorded in the
negative. Those VITO voted for the
bill were Ackerman. Avis, Bradley
Continued on page 10
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-04-02
EXAMS TO Be
HELD APRIL l9

The regular spring examinations of
the pupils of the Sunday and daily
Hebrew school of the Temple Beth
Mordecai will be held Sunday. April
10, at the temple in Hobart street.
The affair will be public. Rev. Louis
Goetz Is superintendent OF the school
and the board of education consists
of Chairman Albert Leon; Adolph
Greenbaum, X. Finkelstein, H. AL
perm and Joseph l.. Klein.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-04-02
ROPE WOUND
ABOUT BODY
John Sampar Painfully Injured
While at WOrkOn Lehigh Valley
Shipping Dock.
SKIN TORN FROM HIS BODY

John Sampar, of Barrack street
was painfully injured on shipping
dock "A Of the Lehigh Valley railroad
this morning. One of the heavy rope
loops, used to haul coal cars, wound
about his body and he was badly
bruised and the skin torn in places.
He was removed to his home and
attended by DR.. G.. W. Tyrrell.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-04-02
DRILL IN
HIGH SCHOOL

A fire drill was held in the high
school yesterday afternoon. The gong
was not used Principal Kleinhans,
at the appointed time, vent to the
different rooms and shouted "all
out. The students were on the
alert in an instant and the building
was emptied in II minutes.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-04-02
Negotiations for Purchase Of
Property by the Central -ES-
tensions in View.
FOUR TRACKS CONTEMPLATED
The Railroad Company Is Also Un-
derstood to Have Secured Prices
on Adjacent Property East Of the
Tracks, from Market Street. South
to the Water. Front--New Build
ings for the @. r.. r. Are Rumored.

Negotiations are underway be-
tween the Central railroad company
anf the Wonderland Amusement
cohlpany, for the purchase of the lat
ter's property at the foot OF Second
and South First streets.
The railroad company has secured
a price on the amusement property
and 1t is understood they have also
received the lowest prices for prop
erty east of their tracks, from Mar
ket street to the water front.
Just what their object Is in desir-
ing to purchase the property is not
known. From what has been learn
ed, four tracks of the Pennsylvania
and New Jersey Central railroads are
to run through this city to the Perth
Amboy end of the new railroad
bridge At that point the tracks Of
the New York and Long Branch
railroad start. Many of the build
ings on the railroad company's prop
erty about their freight station in
Market street have been moved east
ward.
1t has been stated recently that the
companies are establishing car stor-
age place at the end of their line
and will erect a turn table and a
number of buildings. This has not
been confirmed, as local representa-
tives of the railroad companies claim
to know nothing about the matter.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-04-02
VETERANS PREPARING
FOR MEMORIAL DAY

AT meeting of Major James H.
Dandy Post, G.. A. r., last night.
plans were discussed for the obsery-
ance of Memorial Day Quartermas-
ter Hagerty and Senior Vice Com-
mander Daniel G. Hutchinson we're
appointed as a committee on wagons,
and Officer of the Day Peter Garri-
son was appointed to look after the
ffomore
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-04-02
USHERS BENEFIT AT
MAJESTIC TONIGHT

The fifty members OF the Busy
Izzy's Doodle Company arrived in
town this morning and made quite a
procession as they fled down Smith
street from the Central railroad sta
tion The play, with George Sidney
In the stellar role, will be presented
IN the Majestic theatre tonight for
the benefit Of the nshefa.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-04-02
ARRANGEMENTS FOR
BETH MORDECAI BALL

The general committee Of the con-
gregation Beth Mordecai, in charge
of the ball April 8, held a meeting
last night. The ladies' committee
reported everything complete for the
supper.
Music will be furnished by st.
Andrassy's orchestra. Albert Leon is
chairman of the general committee;
Leo Schwartz of the reception COM
mittee; and Leo Goldberger of the
floor committee.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-04-02
POPULISTS TO
NAME WATSON
by united Press wire:

Special by United Press Wire:
ST. LOUIS, Apr. 2:-Thomas e.
Watson, of Georgia, for President,
and Samuel w. Williams, of Indiana,
for vice president, is the ticket which
undoubtedly will be nominated by
the populist party today. Delegates
from thirty states are attending. The
Nebraska delegation alone is support
ing Bryan.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-04-02
JOHN MITCHELL TO
EDIT MINERS PAPER
gpeolal bu United press VIE:

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Apr. 2:--
John Mitchell, the retired president
Of the United Mine Workers of Am
erica, today announced his intentions
to establish and operate at Indianap-
oils labor paper with the special
object to continue industrial peace
between the miners and operators of
the country.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-04-02

These figures do not include the
coupons and subscriptions which
have been handed in since Monday.
They are all being counted and will
make some changes In this standing.
IT Is readily seen that there is a
chance for all. When at the start
such good showing can be made
it means that the boys are In earnest.
There is hardly a team mentioned in
the above list but what can catch the
leaders in day or two by two or
three extra subscribers.
Remember, complete baseball
outfit for the winning team. Wear
a uniform when you play this season.
It is the right thing to do. The NEWS
offers the opportunity. Keep busy.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-04-02
BIG TENEMENT FIRED;
THREE PEOPLE KILLED
New York Police Looking for Per-
sons Who It Is Believed, Start
ed Flames for Revenge.

Special by United Press Wire:
NEW YORK, Apr. 2i-With the
police investigating and every fire
marshal called into the case. every
effort is being made today to locate
the persons who fired the massive
tenement at Al Hester street early
today, causing three deaths, while
fifteen persons are so severely in
jured that they are now in local hos
pitfalls. It is now believed the fire
was set for revenge and that some
persons living In the neighborhood
are directly responsible.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-04-02
TRAIN SEWERS
A MANS ARM
Frank KOvaCh. Of Roosevelt, Run
Over by Train on PORT Read
ing Coal Docks.
is BROUGHT TO THIS CITY

Frank Kovach, of Roosevelt, was
run over by train on the Port Read
ing coal docks this afternoon and
seriously injured. His right arm
was severed and he was injured
about the body by coal train.
He was placed aboard train due
In this city at 2:1S O'Clock and re-
moved In the ambulance to the city
hospital A physician from Roose-
welt and several railroad officials ac-
companied him.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-04-02
SHERIDAN ST.
SEWER PLANS

City Attorney @. c. Hommann
went to Trenton this morning to con-
suit with the State Sewerage Com
mission regarding the Sheridan street
sewer.
The commissioners ordered certain
minor changes In the plans of the
sewer. They having been made by the
city engineer, the city attorney is pre-
senting a copy Of the revised plans
before the commission today for ap-
proyal.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-04-02
The Start

In the contest for the complete
baseball outfit offered by the EVEN
ING NEWS indicates that the race
will be lively one. As has already
been announced there are fourteen
teams entered, but thus far only ten
have made any points. Their stand
ing at the close of the first day when
the coupons expired, Monday, was as
follows:
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-04-02
DR.. CROWTHER TO Be
AT 10. 0. F. SESSIONS

Grand Master Crowther, of this
city. will be the speaker at district
meeting OF Odd Fellows at Passaic
tonight. Monday night, DR., Crow
ther, will attend a reception in AS
bpry Park.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-04-02

Relative to the mad dog question,
Mayor Bollschweiler received the fol-
lowing letter from Health Inspector
Fithian yesterday:
"In-as-much as there has been one
death in our city from hydrophobia,
and four dogs, known to have been
mad, killed, believe 1t necessary for
the protection of the people Of Perth
Amboy, that no dogs be allowed to
run at large.
Very truly,
CDR. G.. w. Fithian,
Health Inspector"
The mayor, when asked what he
intended to do in the matter, said:
what can | do? I think that | have
done my share in having dog catch
er appointed to pick up the stray
dogs. And in return for this am
abused by people Just because their
pet was carted off to the pound. MY
dog was caught twice and / had tc
pay the fines to get him out.
There is no ordinance which sets
forth that dogs cannot run at large
on the streets, as far as l know, al
though I will give the matter my at
tention. l think 1t is the duty of al
citizens to cooperate with me in the
matter. If they do so, 1t will not be
necessary to take any measures tC
keep the dogs from running at large
II know of several cases where
dogs have bitten people, and theil
owners, when seen by the police, re
fused to have their dogs shot. Il
the people value the lives of theil
dogs more than the lives of human
beings, what can I do in the matter
II have dog and If he should
bite anyone would kill him myself
without waiting for someone to come
and ask me for permission to do it
Simply because people pay 81 fol
licenses does not give them the right
to allow dogs to run at large. Al
/ said before, all good citizens will
keep their own dogs where they be-
long, and to them I appeal for hell
In this matter"
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-04-02
CAPTAIN OF ONE TEAM
is OUT OF DEBATE

Fred BRIGGS, who had been chosen
as captain of the Lincoln society's
team, in the EVENING NEWS prize
debate, has announced that he is un-
able to take part and Louis Garben
has been chosen as the other mem-
her.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-04-02
AGAIN
ON HIGH SEA
Target Practice at MagdeIsna
Bay Completed and BattleshipS
Leave for North Today.
WIRELESS DISPATCH RECEIVED
,peoia1 bv uaited Presa wire.

Special by United Press Wire:
SAN FRANCISCO, Apr. 2:-A
wireless despatch from Magdalena
bay today says: Target practice is
now practically complete. The YER
mont finished with her big guns yes
terday. The fleet sails for the north
today"
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-04-02
FORDS PLANS
FOR MEMORIAL
Special to the EVENING NEWS.


FORDS, Apr. 2:-The scheduled
installation of Court George b. Nc
Clellan, Foresters of America, did
not take place last night, owing to
the non-appearance OF Deputy James
O'Brien, Of Perth Amboy
The court discussed plans for me-
mortal Sunday, the second In June,
and they may hire band and invite
Foresters from Perth Amboy and
elsewhere.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-04-02
STANDARD OIL COMPANY
sUPT. GOES TO RED BANK

George q. Massey. who has been
the superintendent Of the Standard
Oil Company's station in this city,
has been transferred to Red Bank.
He. started his new duties today
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-04-02
INSTALLATION OF
COURT AMsoY DELAYED

Deputy Grand Chief Thomas w.
Robinson, OF Railway, failed to come
to this city last night to install the
officers Of Court Amboy No. SIS, For
esters Of America.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-04-02
Reaigns from Lodge.

The resignation of Peter Jensen as
member of Rock of Safety Lodge,
Independent Order OF Good Templars,
was accepted at meeting last night.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-04-02
MAP or WATER DEPT.
PROPERTY AT RuNYoN

S. J. Mason, engineer for the water
board, has prepared a large map Of
the water works property at Runyon.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-04-02

City Attorney G. G. Hommann IL
in New York this afternoon, holding
conference with the general coun-
sci of the Central Railroad Of New
Jersey and officials of that company,
in regard to establishing grade
crossing at Fayette street.
When the city attorney was seen
this morning, Just before boarding
the train, he briefly gave his views
of the conference that would result.
He exhibited letter from the rail-
roal company, and his conclusion
leads him to believe that the city
of Perth Amboy will have trouble In
securing grade crossing at Fayette
street.
The Central railroad company
holds deed on its property at that
point, which contains clauses pro-
tecting the railroad company which,
it is claimed In their letter, will bar
the city. Mr.. Hommann will read q
copy of the deed today and receive
other information from the company
regarding the proposed crossing.
At a meeting of the Board of AL
dermen March 23, a resolution was
introduced by Alderman Cannon and
passed instructing the city clerk to
notify the railroad Of the intention of
the council to cause Fayette street
to be laid out from the easterly line
of the railroad across its lands OF
the company.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-04-02

New Member for Drum Corps.
At a meeting of Goodwill Fife
ana Drum Corps last night, one APP
plication was received.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-04-02
STAGE TO.
CROSS BRIDGE.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
SOUTH AMBOY, Apr. 2:-The
automobile stage has arrived in town
and 1t made trial trip yesterday af-
terooon. The NEWS correspondent
was informed that 1t would commence
making regular trips between the
Amboys today.
1Oc MuSlins at 6Hc
And other Friday Bargains" at A.
Salz & Combany's.
15556-4-2-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-04-02
FOR 100000
BOND ISSUE
Water Board TO Make Another
Effort to Secure II New York
eT Preparing Il.
NEED MORE WELLS AT RUNyoN

Commissioners Discuss Important
Questions-Report of Department
in Preparation and Parts of 1t Are
Read to the Board-Well-Driving
Machine, Such as Used at Camden,
May Be Purchased by Local Board.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-04-02
CENTRAL WILL
OPPOSE GRADE
CROSSING IDEA
City Attorney HOmman Lays
Matter CefOre C. R. R. Officials
for Proposed Street Extension
HAVE DEED At FAYETTE ST.

Letter Received by City Attorney from
Central Railroad Company Leads
Him to FearDetermined Opposition
by the Company Against the City's
Scheme to Extend Fayette Street
Takes Up Case With officials.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1908-04-02
DOGS STREET
ROAMING HIT
Health Inspector Sends Letter
10 Mayor as Result Of Recent
SCarsS and Death.
NO WAY TO KEEP DOGS IN

Mayor BolIschweiler Says He Has
Done All He Can BY Having Dog
Catcher Appointed and Put to
ygork-0wners of Dogs Which
Bite Persons Should Not Refuse
to Have the CANNES Shot.