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Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
NO POLICE INSPECTION
ON HOLIDAY THIS WEEK
Review Postponed Until Completion
of City Hall improvements
Bluecoats to Lead Parades.

Chief Burke said this morning that
the inspection OF the police depart
ment by Mayor Bollschweiler and the
Board of Aldermen would not be held
Saturday as intended, but would take
place as soon as the city hall is COM
pleted and occupied.
This means that the inspection will
not be held for almost month, as
before the building can be occupied,
the new furniture and chandeliers
must be installed. AS yet the fur
niture has not been ordered. The
committee on grounds and buildings
received bids on Tuesday.
Saturday, however, will be busy
day for the police. A platoon Of po-
lice will lead the G. A. R. parade in
the morning and another squad will
march in front of the Slavish process.
sion in the afternoon. Both platoons
will be In charge of sergeant.
All of the patrolmen Will be seer
In their summer blouses and helmets
Saturday and the sergeants will dor
their new white topped caps.
After Saturday the patrolmen will
lay aside their belts until fall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
AUTO CASE DISMISSED
Chauffeur for Passaic Prosecutor Il
Observation-Disclosures VIII Be
on Duty This Week.

A trial for auto speeding of G. L.
Anger, driver for the prosecutor OF
Passaic county, was to have been
held before Justice Of the Peace
Housell, in New Brunswick, yester-
day, but as the complainant's attor-
ney failed to appear, the case was
dismissed.
The Passaic prosecutor, together
with his chauffeur and party OF
three, were riding along the Amboy-
Metuchen road In the formers auto
recently, The party was stopped by
Detective Underhill. Riker e Riker,
of Newark, represented the defend
ant.
The war on speeders will be in pro-
gress again on Decoration day and
Sunday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
WOMEN'S I.OO.F. LODGE
FORMED AT RAILWAY
Grand Master DIR. Crowther Institutes
Rebecca Branch No. 57--SociaI
Time and Fine Spread.

Grand Master Frank Crowther of
the Independent Order Of Odd Eel
lows, went to Railway last night and
instituted the Railway Rebecca Lodge
No. 81.
Grand Secretary Harry 8. Pine, of
Trenton, and Mrs. NJ. F. Randolph,
of Elizabeth, president of the state
assembly of Rebecca lodges, were
present. The lodge was instituted
with forty-one charter members. Dis
trict Deputy Mrs. Phelps, of Eliza
beth, installed the new officers. A
social time followed and collation.
was served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
Big Meeting and Supper lniiia-
ton by Goodwill Degree Team
COLLATION. Followed.
CAME FROM ALL OVER COUNTY
The Occasion Was One Long to BE
Remembered In the Annals of the
Jr. o. U. A. M. in MiddIesex Coun-
ty-Robert Carson Entertained
Goodwill Guards at Dinner-The
Local Council Nominated Officers.

Over 200 members of the Junior
Order Of Mechanics from all parts Of
Middlesex county and Tottenville at
tended a big meeting of Middlesex
Council No. SO last night. Their
room In the Jefferson building being
too small to accommodate the Wis
itors from out-of-town, the meeting
was held in Dana hall.
There were delegations from coun-
ellis in New Brunswick, Sayreville,
South Ahboy Metuchen, Wood
bridge, South River and Tottenville
present. Four candidates were init
lated by the degree team of Good
will Council No. 80, of New Bruins
wick, who came to this city early in
the evening. The latter were the
guests of Robert Carson, who organ
tied that council in 1879. at dinner
at the Packer house at 7 o'clock.
Mr.. Carson organized the council
when but sixteen years old, with
twenty-eight members all belonging
to a social club of which he was the
president. He became the first coun-
cilor and is now one of the trustees
The delegation from New Bruins
wick came on a special trolley car.
The nomination of officers took
place at this meeting. After the
meeting the aembers, with their
guests, went to Odd Fellows hall
where an elaborate collation. was
served. Speeches were made by Nor
ris Bauer airman of the degree
team, andS cretary of the Board OF
Education Of New Brunswick; Robert
Carson and several others. While
the supper was being served, Gutt-
mans orchestra of five pieces fur
nished music The committee in
charge of the arrangements was
George e. Moorehouse, William Cum
ningham, Gilbert O. Emmons, Will
liam Tice, John Barnard and Cres-
ter A. Braidwood.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
PLANNING FOR
NEW ALLIANCE
Believe England, France and
Russia will Get Together
kiRg Edward and the Gar.
FRENCH PRESIDENTS VISIT
Special by United Press Wire.

Special by United Press Wire;
London, May 28:-The visit of
President Fallieres, of France, to
England on the even OF the departure
of King Edward for a revel consul
tation with the Czar Of Russia is con-
sidered by many sources an indica-
tion that France is seeking for a
triple alliance between England,
France and Russia.
King Edwards visit is said to be
for the purpose Of strengthening the
friendly relations with Russia though
part of his subjects strongly oppose
d formal alliance. France and Eng
land being more friendly this is said
to be an opportune time for an alli-
ance. Many in official circles give
credit to the rumor that such is the
visits object.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
SUES FOR ASSAULT
North Amboy Girl Brings Civil Ac-
tion Against Carl HinkIe-Po-
lice Court Charge Dismissed.

Miss Veronica Kuzienkowski, an
eighteen-year-old Hungarian girl, has
commenced suit against Carl Hinkle,
of % Hall avenue, for $500. The
plaintiff claims that she was struck
in the face by the defendant on Hall
avenue last Saturday.
Hinkle was hailed to police court
but was later discharged. Lawyer
Thomas Brown represents Miss Kuz-
ienkowski. The suit will be tried be-
fore jury In the district court.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
FIREMAN's FUNERAL
The Body Of Walter Marks Is Taken
to Allentown for Interment.

The body Of Walter Marks, the
fireman on the Lehigh Valley rail-
road who was killed at Metuohen
Tuesday night, was removed from T..
#. Burke's undertaking establish
ment, in State street, this morning,
and was sent on the 7:15 o'clock
train from the Lehigh Valley depot
to his home in Allentown, Pa. His
brother, who came to this city yester-
day afternoon, accompanied the body
to Allentown, where interment will
take place.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
P. FLOERSCH SELLS CAR
Proprietor of Packer House Orders
Buick in Its stead---Dr. An
derson's Buick Here.

Proprietor Floersch CT the Packer
House yesterday sold his Maxwell au-
tomobile to Charles Mac Donald, of
Hightstown. Mr.. Floersch immed-
lately placed an order with local
agent G. A. Sexton for Buick tour
ing car, which will arrive Saturday.
Dr. Heman Anderson's new Buick
thirty horse power runabout arrived
yesterday afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
DEFENSE WILL
CLOSE TODAY
Prosecution Rested It's Case
Yesterday Afternoon Jury
May Retire This Afternoon.
CASE AGAINST PRISONER WEAK

BECOME Tangled in Cross
Examination-Bank Books and
Letters Figure in rt-Georgie
Dickinson Most Interesting Personl
age of the Trial Aside from Prisons
er Himself-Expects to go Frees
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
LICENSES FOR AUTOS
Local Inspector w. NJ. Floersch Is
Issuing Them-Fees Are High
and Test Is Required.

Inspector William NJ. Floersch of
the State Automobile Commission
has been busy for the past few days
issuing new licenses. The work was
held up for some time on account of
the numbers. They arrived on Mon
day and Mr.. Floersch is now supply
ing them to the local motorists as
rapidly as possible.
Every owner of car must renew
his license this year and the fees are
higher. Every applicant for a IL
oense must pass a strict examination
in regard to his ability to run a car.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
ASCENSION DAY
Hold Special Services in Several Lo-
cal Churches This Morning and
This Evening.

Ascension Day is being observed
with special services in several of the
churches in this city today. At st.
Mary's r. O., Rev Peter Corr cele-
brated high mass at O'Clock.
Rev. James L. Lancaster, rector of
St. Peters Episcopal, church, held
service In the church at 10 O'clock.
There will be services In both st. Ste-
phen's Danish Lutheran and Our
Saviour's Danish Lutheran. At st.
Stephen's the service will be at 8
o'clock and at Our Saviour's at 7.30
o'clock
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
Heat Causes Discomfort.

The sun, like big burning glass,
got up today to go at his work OF
yesterday once more, The forecast
was warmer, though yesterday was
the hottest May 28 in twenty-eight
years. Four deaths and five prostra-
tions have been marked up or the
hot waves score to date, and the New
York hospitals are prepared today
for many more collapses.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28

John Urban, who was taken to the
county Jail yesterday in default OF
$500 bail on a charge of robbing the
store house of william Wetchler at
SO Hall avenue, was released this
morning on an order sent by Record
or Pickersgill He dismissed the
charge last night after learning that
the complainant wanted pay for the
goods taken.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
mo- Mabe Hebrewa Citizens.

The Hebrew Independent Political
League has taken steps to have all
eligible local Jews secure their citi-
zenship papers SO that they may
vote. They have arranged to have
committee meet crowd of Jews
before s o'clock Monday morning, at
Herman Ellis's office in Fayette
street, to go to New Brunswick for
that purpose.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
Evans rs Now Commander.
lecinl bn United Preaa Kirei

Atlanta, Ga, May 2S:-General
Clement A. Evans, Senior Vice Com
mander Of the United Confederate
Veterans, is made commander fol-
lowing the death of General Lee to-
day General Evans served in the
confederate army up until the time
of Lees surrender Since then he
has been a practicing attorney. He
has been prominent politically in
this state and has been an associate
justice of the supreme court of
Georgia since 1904.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
WOULD HAVE
WESTMINSTER
Daughters Of the American Rev
OIuilOn Urge Purchase Of His
tOTiC Mansion by State.
RECEPTION TO MRS. HLEAN
RECEPTION TO MRS. MLEAN

The Sixteenth Annual Session of the
State Body Ended About -Four
O'clock After Reception to the
President General of the Order
Throughout the Country-Ladies
Viewed Historical Places in City.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
1000 LIVES
SWEPT AWAY
TyphOOn, Flood and Mine Fire
Causes Great Loss in China
According 10 Reports.
MAAY DETAILS ARE LACKING
speotal bu united Press Wtre,

nPeUtUE UB UHFteU FTo56 WW0I
Victoria, B. c., May 2S:--News Of
disasters bringing loss to 2,000 lives
in typhoon and food at Hong Han
kow and mine fire at Kwang was
brought from China today in a mes
sage from the Japanese liner Shinone.
The dispatches say the typhoon ragged
for hours and was then followed by
a food sweeping the Kan river val
ley. Few details concerning the mine
horror are obtainable.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
TWO REPORTS ON
WOOD PULP TARIFF
Republicans Object to Its Removal
While Democrats Urge That 1t
Be Done.
speoial by Unltsa Press w.re:

Washington, May 2S:-The mem
bers of the committee investigating
the print paper industry have pre-
pared two reports regarding the nee
essity of removing the tariff. Re-
publicans are opposed to the idea as
and probably working
against the interest Of the manufac-
turers so that ruinously high prices
may eventually result. The demo-
Gratis declare the repeal of the tariff
would give relief to the users of pa
per who have been asking for action
against the alleged paper trust.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
Bottlers, case This Afternoon,

The case Of the Middlesex County
Bottlers' Association VS.. an Italian
bother from Morristown, is sched-
uled to be heard this afternoon be-
fore Recorder Pickersgill in this city
The complainants state that the bot
tier used boxes and bottles belonging
to members of their organization.
The case has been up before the
mayor of South Amboy, but was
postDoned.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
Peru Has New President.
.s<.y ~, ryettax f1~.~. fUx.m

Lima, May 28:-The returns OF
yesterdays election indicate that
Augusta B. Leguia is chosen presi-
dent of Peru, succeeding Senator
Joseph e. Pardo, who term expires
September "a. Eugenio Larrabure
Unanue and Belisario sosa are elect
ed vice presidents
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
VIXEN" FOR NEW JERSEY
Modern Vessel Assigned for Use of
State Naval Reserve.

Trenton, May 28:-The Naval Re-
serve of New Jersey has just received
word, through the quartermaster-
generals department, of the assign
ment OF the U. s. s. Vixen to their
service this year.
The Vixen is of modern equipment,
roomy and in every way calculated to
afford the reserves all opportunities
for thorough practice in line with the
requirements Of the United States
navy. She is assigned to New Jer-
sey, following the return of the Hun
tress, which has heretofore been at
the reserves disposal
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28


Viewed Historical Places in City
The sixteenth annual meeting oi
the Daughters of the American Rev
olution Of New Jersey, which was
held at the Westminster, was
brought to close shortly after
o'clock yesterday afternoon after
reception had been rendered Mrs
Donald Mclean, of New York, Presi'
dent General of the Order
Immediately after luncheon, which
was served In the Presbyterian chap
ell, the delegates about 200 in mum
ber, returned to the old gocernor's
mansion where they welcomed the
national officer. Mrs. Mclean gave
a very interesting address in the par,
lor of the old building and later Wis
tied every room, including the OBJ
servatory on the roof.
Mrs. Mclean being portly lady
had considerable trouble In climb
ing the stairs, but when she saw the
magnificent view of the city, she de
clared that she vas more than re
warded for her labors.
After the reception few of the
delegates were shown about the city
visiting many local historic points
of interest. The majority, howver
were satisfied to remain at the West
minister, owing to the sultry weather
The delegates In a body, thanked Mr.
Holm for his courtesy in loaning the
building for the occasion and also ex
pressed their gratitude to the ladies
of the Presbyterian church for theil
part of the affair.
Mr.. Holm said this morning thai
the delegates were greatly pleased
with the old historic building and ht
believes that movement will bt
started to have the State purchase II
In the near future for museum or in
stitution of some kind. The visitors
spoke freely on the subject and there
was talk of having bill introduced
at the next session of the Legislature
relative to securing 1t.
Mrs. Mclean was so enthusiastic
on the subject that she told Mr.. Holm
that, If New Jersey did not buy the
home, she would like to move 1t ant
its occupants to New York state.
Most of the visitors yesterda!
were from the finest families In tn,
state and 1t is certain that Perth Am
boy will be talked of by them foi
some time to come. Before leaving
here, the delegates secured copies o.
the EVENING NEWS as souvenirs o.
the occasion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
NEW F. OF A. MEM BERs.
Court Standard Initiates six-Ready
for Memorial Day.

At meeting of Court Standard
No. Ill, Foresters of America, last
night, six new members were initiat-
ed and two applications were re-
ceived.
The committee of the court, in
charge of the Memorial day parade
and service at the cemeteries, made a
report.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
Carnival on fha Rarlfan

New Brunswick, May 2S:-The
New Brunswick Boat Club has de-
cided to hold a carnival on the Rari-
tan river some time during the sum
mer. Such carnival was held a
few years ago, and was one of the
most brilliant ever conducted In New
Jersey.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
LAST GENERAL DEAD
The Only Surviving General of the
Confederacy Passed Away Today.

Special bV United Press W4r6:
Vicksburg, Miss, May 2S:-Gener-
al st. Phen. d. Lee, co1nmander-in-
chief of the Confederate Veterans,
the last surviving general of the con-
federacy, is dead here. He was at
tackled with indigestion several days
ago and rapidly grew weak. Last
night his condition was declared
critical. He died early today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28

A business meeting of st. Steph-
on's Danish Lutheran church will be
held at o'clock tomorrow night for
the purpose of discussing several Inn
pertant matters in regard to the uar-
ochial school and the Danish Or
phans' home.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
HARVEY SELL CHIEF OF
PURE FOOD LABORATORY
Local Man to Take Position in New
York ON July WAS Formerly
at Washington.

DR.. Harvey A. Sell, of this city
who has been in the employ Of the
government, analyzing foods in an
effort to enforce the pure food law,
has been appointed chief of the lab
oratory of the New York bureau. He
will commence July /.
DR.. Sell was recently stationed al
Washington, d. O., In the govern
ment's employ, until the recent death
Of his father here. Since that time
he has been in this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28

no ADVERTISING and. & little
LATER, NO sT0REz
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
"EMBALM MED BEEF"
FOR FRENCH ARMY
Prosecutions Follow an Examination
Of the Food Furnished the
4 French by Contractor.


Paris, May 28:-Horrified by the
report of chemists who have been
hnalyzing samples Of food furnished
by the army contractor, the under
war secretary has ordered eight more
prosecutions. The chemists have
pronounced the food samples adul-
kerated, unclean and spoiled and
where not actually injurious are
valueless as food.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
DR.. Armstrong Accents.

Trenton, May 28:-After consider
ing the offer for the past month, DR.
Alexander Armstrong, a weli-known
physician, of 32S South Broad street
has decided to accept the position OF
superintendent of the Pennsylvania
State Sanitarium, at White Haven
Luzerne county, Pa.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
CLEVELAND MUCH BETTER.
Spends Afternoon Sitting Up and
Feels Greatly Improved.

Lakewood, May 28-Former Pres
ident Cleveland sat at the window
Of his room the whole afternoon yes
terday and is feeling much better.
Mrs Cleveland, who returned here
Tuesday night after spending two
days in PriDcenton, spent the after
noon automobiling and last night at
tended dinner at a cottage of a
friend In town.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
Mark Twain AL Ashnrv.

Asbury Park, May 28:-The most
distinguished guest here at the be-
ginning of the season Is Mark Twain,
who will spend a week at Colonel
George Harvey's home, opposite the
Deal Golf Club at AlIenhurst.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
Snsnend Meetings UntII Fan.

Rock of Safety Lodge Indepeud-
ent Order Good Templars has decided
to hold no meetings until the fall.
They have given up meeting in l. @.
they will meet at the home OF one OF
the members.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
BUSINESS MEN
WILL ORGANIZE
Plans on Foot to Form a Board
Of Trade in This City Prom
inCnt Men interested.
WILL HOLD MEETING TONIGHT

Only Real, Live Men Interested in the
Advancement Of the City's Inter-
ests Need Apply, According to the
Statement of Those Behind the
Movement-Win Begin Work and
Keep Busy for the Welfare of City.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
Danish Editor 10 T,ecture.

A lecture will be given by Larson
Ledet, editor Of daily newspaper
published at Aarhus, Denmark, in
the Danish M. D. church tonight
This promises to be an interesting
event for all who attend
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
Ndffcn rh pIfRIIC

The barber shops of this city will
be closed from 4 o'clock Saturday
afternoon until Monday morning.
THE BOSS BARRIERS ASSN.
16832-5-27-3t%
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
CHICAGO PREACHER.
Danish M. q. Members Heard Rev,
n. WiIheImsen.

Rev. r. Wilhelmsen, Of Chicago,
preached to large congregation in
the Danish NJ E. church last night
The first quarterly conference was
held after the service.
In the absence of Rev. DR.. Wing,
the presiding elder, nothing but rou-
tine business was transacted 1t Is
expected that Danish-Norwegia
minister from the general conference
at Baltimore will preach Sunday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
NOTICE.

All Court Standard No. Ill MEM
bers are requested to meet at For
esters' Hall, No. $40 State street, al
1880 o'clock 20 attend Memorial ser.
vice parade. All members are re.
quested to wear white gloves.
BY order of committee.
B. HAFFNER, Sec.
16883-5-28-2t*
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
SUIT FOR INJURY is
SETTLED OUT OF COURT
Balint Withdraws Action Against
Dedier-March Company for Hurts
to His Wrist Last Fall.

The civil action of Andrew Balint
VS.. the Dedier-March Company, of
Keasbey, for $1,000, which was
about to be heard in the supreme
court, has been settled out of court.
The plaintiff had engaged Lawyer
Thomas Brown to bring action to re-
cover damages for an injury to his
wrist, which was broken last Septem-
Der at the company's works. Balint
had been working on a trestle and
was injured in a fall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28

See tomorrow's NEWS for special
penmanship rates.
TRAINERS PRIVATE SCHOOL
16894-5-2g-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28

See tomorrow's NEWS for special
penmanship rates.
TRAINERS PRIVATE SCHOOL,.
16894-5-2S-1t"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
sisferhoad to Nominate.

The semi~annual nomination OF
officers Of the Danish Sisterhood will
take place at the next meeting, June
4 q
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
STREET IMPROVEMENT
High Street Complete--WorIk Now Is
on Water Street.

Continuing the good work being
done on the streets of the city Street
Commissioner Adair is putting crush
ed stone on Water street, from Smith
to Market streets. The steam roller
is now at work on that block. High
street, from Smith street north, Is
completed and presents fine ap-
nearance
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
MAY ADJOURN TOMORROW

Democratic Senators Decide Not to
Filibuster on Currency Bill.
Special by United Press Wire:
Washington, May 28:-The demo-
cratic senators decided today not to
filibuster against the passage Of the
currency bill. There will be discus
sion which will enable them to set
forth their objections to the measure
Final adjournment will be possible
tomorrow,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28

See tomorrow's NEWS for special
penmanship rates.
TRAINERS PRIVATE SCHOOL
-f68 94~b-28-It*
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28
OTHER CASES PROCEED
Ruling in the Pennsylvania Capitol
Graft Case by the Court Today.

Special by United Press Wire:
Harrisburg, Pa, May 2S:-Frank
/. Irvine, who was indicted with Ave
others In the Pennsylvania capitol
graft cases and who Is i'll with ner-
vous prostration, will not be tried
with the others. His case has been
put over so that the others may pro-
ceed. This ruling was made by the
bench today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28

An interesting ad. for A. Salz q
Company may be found on page 2. I.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-05-28

"A movement is on foot to organize
q Board of Trade in Perth Amboy.
The old Chamber of Commerce seems
to be thoroughly dead, not having
had meeting in several years, and
q number Of business men, feeling
the need Of such an organization for
city of this kind, have decided to
start a new movement with the idea
that only those who are willing to
work for the welfare of the city be
admitted. Dead wood is barred, ac
cording to those who are the prime
movers in the organization, and they
expect to give a good account OF
themselves.
Invitations have been sent out tc
about one hundred business men oi
the city for a meeting to organize
the Board of Trade tonight. The In
yitation reads as follows:
There will be a meeting of bus
lness men at the Evening News Office
on State street, Thursday evening
May 28, 1908, at o'clock, for the
purpose Of organizing Board Of
Trade.
"The presence of every live bust
ness man is earnestly desired.
Committee.
AS soon as the organization is com
pleted, work will be started toward
booming Perth Amboy There will
be an effort all along the line to ad-
vance the interest of the city. Wher
the organization is completed tonight
plans for the future will be made.