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Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16
Blaze in ShangOId Establishment
Started From Candle on Shelf
Says PrOprietor's Wife.
sHANGoLD WAS OUT OF TOWN
Woman Is Carried from Upper Story,
Overcome by Smoke and Shock
Ffremen Arrive Promptly and Do
Excellent Work-Stock Is Covered
by Insurance-The Damage Was
Slight-Discovered by Passersby.

During a fire in the shoe store OF
Morris Shangold, in B. ]. Mullen's
building, 46 Smith street, last night
Former Fire Chief James M. Glenn
with the assistance of a young man
rescued Mrs. Minnie Walters, an
elderly woman who lived on the TOP
f1oor, and who was partly uncon-
scious from smoke and shock.
Mrs. Walters was carried down
stairs to the street, where a number
OF women aided her. She was later
taken to the home Of a friend. This
morning she was still suffering from
shock.
The fire was discovered by several
young men who were passing. Will
liam Petty sounded an alarm from
box 35, at Smith and High streets.
The firemen responded promptly and
they soon had the blaze out. They
did splendid work, despite the smoke
which filled the building. The fire
started under shelf.
At the apartments Of Morris Shan
gold, who lives over the store, this
morning, a reporter was told that he
was In New York and would not re-
turn until tonight. He left here yes
terday morning. Mrs. Shangold said
that she thought the fire had been
started by a candle.
According to Mrs. Shangold, her
two children, Yetta, eleven years old,
and Charles, five years of age, went
to the cellar for some coal about Z
O'Clock. The girl carried the scuttle
and the boy candle. After they
had carried the coal to the store, in
the opinion of Mrs. Shangold, the
boy left the candle on one of the
shelves, causing the fire.
Mrs. Shangold said that her hus-
band carried insurance on the stock,
but not on the household goods. She
could not say how much.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16
HELD DRESS
REHEARSAL

The general committee in charge
OF the affair to be given April for
the benefit of the Danish Children's
Home Of the Eastern States, held a
meeting Saturday night in Dana hall,
at which final preparations were
made.
1t was decided to hold the final
rehearsal in Braga hall on April /,
to which special invitation will be
extended to the children. By doing
this the committee will realize a con-
siderable additional sum.
The program is as follows: Orches-
ira selections by Danish band; songs
by Braga society of thirty-five male
voices; Goodnight drill. followed by
drill by children: piano and violin
duet; "Volbygaaven." Erik Bogh
songs by Braga Sisterhood, which
will be followed by ball. Refresh
ments will be served.
Representatives from the follow
ing societies were on hand Saturday
night: Dana, Braga. Danish Broth
erhood, Valhalla Lodge, /. o. o. F.,
Hundred Men, Ladies of Dana, La
dies of Braga, Sisterhood Fremad
and Hundred Ladies'.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16
Is Killed When He
Refused Girl in
Marriage.
DRUNKEN ROW
Young Italian Asked Superinten'
dent for His Slxtaen-ysar Old
Daughter for His Wife-.Was
REUSED on Account Of
Her Years Made In.
complimentary Re-
maik Which Was
Resented.
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

SOUTH AMBOY, Mar. 16:-Nich-
olas Muzzf, an Italian aged thirty-six,
the superintendent of Lawrence Har-
Dor, between South Amboy and
Keyport, was shot to death yesterday
afternoon about 4:30 at the Italian
settlement at Avery's brickyards
near Cliffwood. This morning war
rants were issued by Justice Mason
for the arrest of Tony Giorigoni and
Niche olas Zechim, who are accused of
doing the shooting
The shooting is said to have taken
place during drunken fight follow
ing hot words between the dead man
and his slayers. 1t is said that one
of them was trying to force Muzzi to
let him get married to his pretty
sixteen-year-ol daughter Muzzi, 1t
is understood, did not approve of the
match, owing to his daughters ten
der years, and the brawl ensued.
DIR. j. H. Beekman, of Sayreville,
the coroner, was called and viewed
the body and learned many of the
details of the crime. he found that
death had been almost instantaneous.
Dr. Beekman and County Physician
Suydam will perform an autopsy to-
day.
1t is understood 80 calibre revol-
vers were the weapons employed by
the assassins.
The girl over whom the quarrel
resulted was the oldest of Muzzi' S
family. Muzzi loved his family dear
ly and was devoted to it. He was a
highly respected resident and his
family Is held in high esteem.
1t is understood that when Muzzi re-
fused to give his consent to his
daughters marriage Giorigoni and
Zechim made some uncOmplimentary
remarks about the girl and MuZzi
quickly resented them. The battle,
with it's sad end, followed.
The body Of the murdered man has
been brought to Scully's morgue, in
this borough.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16
Enthusiastic.

Yes, that's the word-alI the fans
are enthusiastic over the EVENING
NEWS proposition to equip a base
ball team of ten players with a COM
plete outfit including suits, bats,
balls, gloves, mask, etc. This offer
is open to all-Old or young-the
team that has the most points to its
credit when the contest closes gets
the prize. The team standing second
gets $40 In gold.
Get the boys of your neighborhood,
or the students Of your school to-
gether at once and talk it over. 1t
is time now to organize. Elect your
manager at once-you may leave the
choice of captain until later, IL you
choOse-so that he can get his men
booked. While the contest begins
one week from today, new teams
may be entered up to March 80,
when the entries close. As soon as
your ten men are selected have the
manager call at the EVENING NEWS
Office to register the team. He will
give the name by which it is to be
known, his own name as manager
and the name of each of the players.
Having entered the race, get the
members of the team together and
plan an active campaign. First OF
all you will want to collect as many
coupons as possible. These will be
printed every day I'm the EVENING
NEWS. One day each week an ex-
ira coupon will be issued counting
ten votes instead of one. Having
planned to collect coupons, lay plans
for securing new subscribers for the
EVENING NEWS. These count big
and will soon mount up. With ten
men working, great results should
be accomplished. provided all enter
into the contest with the proper en-
thusiasm. Yes, enthusiasm is the
word today. Get bnsy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16
OFFICERS IN RAID,
MAKE ARRESTS FOR
SUNDAY SELLING
Police Find indications in Manv
Saloons in North Amboy That
Liquor Had Been Sold.

A tour was made of several
saloons last night by Detective Ser
geant HUFF and squad of police in
plain clothes. The policemen found
the saloon run by William Fazikas
in Inslee street, crowded with men,
who were drinking. The owner and
three witnesses, John Yuhas, OF
1nslee street; John Hoffman, OF
Maurer; and Joseph Kezak, were ar.
rested. This morning Fazikas was
held in $500 bail for the grand jury
on charge of violating the excise
law. The three others were held in
5000 bail as witnesses.
Chief Burke detailed Detective
Sergeant Huff and Patrolmen Whit
worth, Kozusko and Andrew Jensen
to visit certain places In North AM
boy last night. In many of them they
found indications that the bar rooms
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16
ROUTES FOR
INCREASED FORCE
ARE MAPPED OUT
Five Patro|men for Day Duty and
Fifteen to Be Put on at Night
After April |.

Post will be on State street, from
|Smith street to Washington street !:
post 6, on State street, from Wash
ington street to Buckingham avenue
to Hartford street; post Z, Washing
ton street, from P. R. r. tracks 10
Penn street to Hall avenue; pos. S,
New Brunswick avenue, from Fayette
to Washington; post 8, Fayette from
G. r. r. to Lehigh Valley railroad !,
post 10, State street from Lehigh
Valley railroad to Gadek's corner
post IL, Hall avenue from P. r. r.
to G. r. R.; post IL, Maurer to In
slee street, to Woodbridge road /;
post 13. high street from Market to
Water to High streets; post IA, Front
street, from Gordon to Washington; ;
post 15, Madison avenue, from Mar
ket to Lewis to South Second, to
Market to Madison avenue; 16, re-
serve.
George e. Mead, as a representa-
tive of Frank S. Mead, who was
awarded the contract for new badges
aand revolvers, is in New York to-
day to order them.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16
PRESBYTERIAN
s. s. ELECTS

The annual election OF officers was
held in the Presbyterian Sunday
school yesterday, as follows: E. w.
Barnes, general superintendent; ]. j.
Deitche, assistant superintendent;
Miss Anna McClymont, secretary;
Miss Alice McClymont, assistant sec
retary; ]. ]. Deitche, treasurer;
Harry Comings, librarian: Walter
Barnes, assistant librarian; Miss Jo-
sephine Coleman, Junior superintend-
ent; Miss Elizabeth Seaman, Junior
secretary; Miss Mildred DeItche, Or
ganist; Mrs. A. Stevenson, primary
superintendent; Mrs. Harry Herbert,
secretary Miss Jennie Cluney, assist
ant secretary; Miss B. Brown, be-
ginners' superintendent; Mrs. Ar
thur Graham, home department Sec
retary; Miss Margaret McClymont,
Keasbey superintendent; Miss Ruth
Hancock, Keasbey organist.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16
GARBAGE SITE
Is A PUZZLE


Bids for the collection of garbage
during the coming year are to be re-
ceived by the Board of Aldermen to-
night and the problem as to where
the refuse Is to be placed is a mat
ter that is puzzling both the pro-
spective bidders and city authorities
The Johnstone street dump, which
has been in use for several years, is
filled and has been closed and the
Second street place. the only present
available site, is about filled and
will closed before hot weather sets
In.
1t has been suggested that the city
secure a place beyond the city limits
In that case the bidders would prob
ably make their bids higher. 1t was
also suggested that the refuse be TAX
en- to sea.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16

Chief Burke today mapped out the
routes for the police after April /,
when the new bluecoats will report
for duty
After the first of next month this
city will have six patrolmen on duty
in the day time, instead of three, as
is now the case. The new day men
will be l.. c. Jensen, who will likely
have the Smith and State street beat;
Chris Hanson, who will probably do
duty in upper Smith street, and
Frank Schultz. John Meshrow and
L. A. Long will be on reserve. John
Wood will remain on day duty.
At night sixteen men will be on
duty. The chief has completed all of
the routes. Smith street will have
four men. The beats will be from
the Staten Island ferry to State
street; from State street to the Cen
tral railroad; from the railroad to
the car barn of the Public Service
Corporation; and from the car barn
to Fox Hill road. The Smith street
beats will be known as posts /, 2, 8
and 4.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16
'HAYT1 CAUSES
MUCH ALARM
Men Siezed In Their Beds and
Taken Out and Shot Fear
Attack on C0nsuIates
PORT AU PRINCE IN A PANIC
Special By United Press Wire:

Special By United Press Wire:
NEW YORK, Mar. 16:-A dis
patch from Port au Prince, Hayti,
says that ten prominent citizens were
taken from their beds at an early
hour and sumarily shot near the
cemetery by order of General LIE
Conte, the new Minister of Interior
Port au Prince is panic-stricken. For
eign consuls have cabled for war
ships.
LONDON, Mar. 16:-(speciaD
Chancellor of Exchequer Asquith in
formed the House of Commons to-
day that the cruiser Indefatigable
and the armored cruiser Coressent
have been ordered to Hayti where
alarming conditions are said to pre-
vail with threats to attack the for
eign consulates at Port au Prince and
the forcible seizure and execution of
political fugitives who have taken
refuge with the diplomatic represen-
tatives.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16
UNEMPLOYED
TO Get WORK
Mayor Will Submit RecOmmen-
dations to the Board Of Alder.
men at TOnight's mseling.
CHANGES IN FIRE DEPT. ALSO

Mayor Bollschweiler will submit
a communication containing recon-
mendations tonight to the Board of
Aldermen. The mayor will recon-
mend numerous changes and addi-
tions in the fire department, among
them, it is understood, being the pur-
chase of some new apparatus. He
also recommends that bonds be is
sued to provide work on the streets
and elsewhere for men out of en-
ployment. Similar action was re-
Gently taken by the mayor of Plain
field.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16

had been used, but the evidence was
not sufficient to warrant arrests.
At the saloon of William Fazikas
the policemen found a number oi
men. Some were drinking and others
standing around. Fazikas was pour
ing whiskey. All but three of the
men said they were boarders. These
three, who were arrested, said that
they were collectors for a church,
and had called to see Fazikas.
When arraigned before Chief
Burke, last night, the men admitted
being In the place and drinking beer.
They were released under 800 bail
each until 8 o'clock this morning.
When arraigned today, Fazikas had
little to say. The witnesses admitted
drinking in the place.
According to the day patrolmen,
no violations of the excise law oc-
CURED yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16

Special By United Press Wire:
NEW YORK, Mar. 16:-Raymond
Hitchcock was formally dismissed
early this afternoon on the charge OF
wronging Helen Won Hagen. Justice
blanchard, on the suggestion of As
sistant District Attorney Garvin dis.
missed the case in view of the states
ment on the stand made by Flora
Winston that her testimony before
the grand jury which led to Hitch.
cocks Indictment was false.
Hitchcock is still held on the
charge made by Elsie Voeck.
Flora Winston fatty denied ever
having gone to Hitchcock's room in
the house of stained glass panels"
where the prosecution charges the Won
Hagen girl was wronged. In doing
SO she directly contradicted her testis
mony before the grand jury.
She said she had testified before
teh grand jury just what she was
then told to tell by the agents of the
Gerry Society and had been threat
ened If she did not tell this story.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16
Suicide In Bathtub.

Boston, March 16.-Robert F. Munich,
who was known as a pioneer in the
dairy lunchroom business In this city
and who owned an interest in several
restaurants, was found dead in a bath
tub at hotel here with bullet hole
in his head. 1t is supposed that he
committed suicide because Of despon-
dency over growing blindness. He was
sixty years old and lived in Dedham.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16
TO IMPROVE THEIR
CEMETERY PROPERTY

At meeting of the United Hebrew
Society last night, a committee, COM
posed of Samuel Wagner and Sam
uel Meyer, was named to receive
contributions from members of the
organization to assist in making i'm
provements to their new cemetery
plot. The ground has been surround
ed by a new fence and it is being cut
into plots and walks.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16
FOR
JOHN JAC0

The men formerly employed under
John Jago, who has resigned his posi-
ton as foreman in the copper depart
ment at the American Smelling g.
Refining Works, yesterday after-
noon, called at his home, 80 William
street, and presented him with q
handsome silver service, a meer-
schaum pipe, quantity of tobacco
and a box of cigars.
The presentation speech was made
by Thomas Foster. Mr.. Jago re.
piled, thanking the men for their
good will
After the speechm sking the guests
were invited to partake of a repast.
Mr.. Jago had planned to sail for Eu-
rope on a vacation trip Saturday, but
he changed his mind
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16
man FINED $35 FOR
CARRYING WEAPON

John Dewat, of Smith street, was
taken to New Brunswick this morn
ing by Marshal Walters to serve
ninety days, because he was unable
to pay fines aggregating s35 on
charges of carrying a blackjack and
being drunk and disorderly.
Patrolman Hanson found Dewat
near Eagleswood Saturday night.
The prisoner was found to have a
heavy piece of lead attached to a
piece of leather, in his pocket.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16
FIRE ALARM
INDICATOR

The new fire alarm indicator,
which is to be installed at police
headquarters, has arrived. 1t is to
be installed by the Gamewell Fire
Alarm Company at cost of $225.
When the new indicator is in posi-
tion, it means that in case of fire
If police headquarters is notified, the
sergeant need only to turn the
pointer to the number wanted and
and the alarm will ring from the cor
responding box, in no matter what
part Of the city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16
LOCAL FRIENDS SAW
YOUTHFUL PRISONER

A number of local young men visit
ed Axel Petersen, who is detained at
the Monmouth county Jail on a
charge of stealing journals from rail-
road cars, yesterday. Petersen told
his visitors that he expected to be
released today. Those implicated in
the theft with Peterson have not
been caught
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16
BAPTISTS TO MEET
WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Rev. J. c. Brenster, of Easton, Pa,
occupied the pulpit In the First Bap-
tist church yesterday, as a candidate.
He made a good impression.
A special meeting will be held
after the prayer service Wednesday
night to change the plans for calling
:. pastor, but no vote will be taken at
that time as it is required that two
weeks notice of meeting must be
given.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16
Chased Like Eliza.

Chattanooga, Tenn, March 16.-Ada
Palmer, white woman, was run down
by bloodhounds and arrested on the
charge Of arson. She is charged with
setting fire to the $4,000 residence of
h. L. Mcfarland on Mission Ridge.
This is the second charge of arson
lodged against her.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16
AvERTEO FIRE
FROM A LAMP

A fire was narrowly averted in
the apartment house at so Smith
street, Saturday night shortly after
1880 O'Clock, by George Tyrrell,
whose mother couples rooms in the
building. He picked up a lamp
which was in danger of exploding
and carried it to the street. As he
threw the lamp in the gutter. 1t ex-
plOded.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16
COMMITTEE TO ASK
ORDINANCE APPEAL

At the meeting of the Board of
Aldermen tonight, the committee ap-
pointed at the mass meeting of citi-
zens and firemen, held Friday night
in Washington hall, to protest
against the installing of the paid
fire department. will probably be
present with resolution, asking the
city fathers to repeal the ordinance,
recently passed. for the paid depart
ment.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16
WILL LECTURE BEFORE
W0RKINCMEN'S CIRCLE

H. Isecowitz, chairman of the lee
ture committee of the Workingmen's S
Circle, went to New York yesterday
to arrange for lecture in Washing
ton hall Sunday, April s. The lee
ture will he given by Benjamin va
kier, of New York.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16
SERIOUSLY Ill
FROM DOG BITE
Anders Nelson, of Charles Street,
is in a PreCarious State From
Attack of Pet.
CANINE HAS BEEN KILLED

Anders Nelson, of Charles street,
is at his home in serious condition
as the result of being bitten by his
pet dog, which proved to be suffer-
ing from rabies and was shot.
Mr.. Nelson was bitten in the hand
about a week ago, and paid little at
tention to the wound, until it was
discovered that the dog was mad.
Dr.. @. w. Tyrrell Is attending him.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16
PETERSEN'S Bill is
PASSED BY SENATE

Lawyer Peter A. Peterson receiv-
ed word this morning that bill
drafted by him, to amend the dis
trict court act, so that cases appealed
from the district court may go to the
Court of Common Pleas, was passed
by the senate and now goes to the
house.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16
Complained Of Loiterer.

A woman living in Commerce
street complained to Sergeant Multi
gan, Saturday night, that a man who
acted in suspicious manner was
lettering near her home. Patrolman
Quinlan was detailed. but could find
no one.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16
Exchanged PuIpits.

Rev. William Stuchell. of Railway,
coupled the pulpit in the First Pres
byterian church, this city, In ex-
change with Rev. James H. North
rup, last night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16
WoodchopDers Add Members.

At a meeting OF Caoin Amboy,
Woodchoppers, yesterday afternoon,
five candidates were initiated and
several applications were received.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16
PURlM SERVICES AT
TEMPLE BETH MORDECEl

Notices have been sent to members
Of the congregation Beth Mordecai,
of the special Purim service, to be
held tonight in the Temple in Ho-
bart street. The Megillah will be
read
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16
LOCAL WOOOMEN TO
Give DRILL ON ISLAND

The uniform rank of Perth Amboy
Camp No. 10, Woodmen of the
World, held drill in Red Mems hall
yesterday. An invitation has been
received from Richmond Camp No.
So, of Tottenville, to attend their ball
Friday night. The uniform ranks
from Camp No. 10 and Goodwill
Camp No. 81 will give an exhibition
drill.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16

Rev. A. E. Elmquist, pastor of the
Swedish Congregational church,
preached in the Swedish mission in
Elizabeth yesterday afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16
Read from Pastoral Letter.

The second part of the letter in
relation to the observance of Sunday
was read at all masses in st. Mary's
r. c. church yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16
To Run Across Country.

Captain Malcolm Crowell, of the
high school track team, expects to
have the athletes start cross country
runs next Monday afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16

Plans for the proposed three-story
brick and blue stone store and dwell
ing, which is to be erected for A.
Cerbo. at New Brunswick avenue and
tombstone street, have been complet-
ed by ] K Jensen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16
New Bylaws Adopted.

The Hebrew Progressive Society
held its semi-monthly meeting last
night, when new bylaws were
adopted.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16
Bau Plans Halted.

a meeting Of the employees asso-
citation of the Chesebrough Works
was held Saturday afternoon, when
| it was decided not to hold a ball just
lyes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16
HITCHCOCK
DISMISSED
ON CHARGE
One of The Girls In Case FIatIy
Denied on Stand What She
Told In Grand Jury Room.
ANOTHER CHARGE IS PENDING

G1rl said She Had Never Been fu
the House Where the Alleged
Wrongs Were Said to Have Been
Committed-Girl Said She Had
Told Grand Jury What Agents OF
Gerry Society Forced Her to Say.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16

An anchor to windward-an ad in
the EVENING NEWS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16

NEW BRUNSWICK. Mar. 16:-
Prosecutor Berdine is In Washington
today, arguing IN the Fred Lang
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16
BlJ0U TO REMAIN
OPEN ALL SUMMER

The Bijou theatre, on New Bruns-
wick avenue, will be kept open all
summer Manager O'Hara is making
arrangements to have large electric
fans placed in the building
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16

Be an advertiser1c a word.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-16
Strikers Remain Out.

The men in the plaster departments
at the Rocky Hill Terra Gotta oWrks,
who went on strike last week, be-
cause they were put on piece work.
are still out.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-12-29
DEATH OF Mr.. DoCkERY.
Aged Man Passed Away at Fox Hill
SUNDAY Morning.

Mr.. Thomas Dockery. &C years old
died in the home of his brothcr-in
law Mr. Samuel Johnson, at Fox Hill
early Sunday morning. He mad been
i'll with sCiatica rheumatism for If,
teen years and during the past two
years lived with NJ Johnson. He
was born in New York, II" is sur
viv"d by his wife.
Funeral services will be conducted
from the Johnson residence al 2:30
o'clock this afternoon. and the inter
ment will be made in Clarke's GENE
terry.
The following gentlemen will act
as Iailb, arers:
Honorary-Messrs, w. T. Holston
w r. Wyatt. r. f. Johnson, w. c.
Johnson. J S. Wyatt and &. T. Eli
OF
Actiye-Messrs overland Johnson.
David Johnson. Henry Johnson. Mar
shall Johnson. J. F. Johnson and J.
johnson.