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Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-18
ONE ARREST IN
MURDER CASE
Nicholas zecchini Accused of
Being Involved in the Killing
of Muzzi Taken.
TRIED TO DISGUISE HIMSELF
EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS
SOUTH AMBOY, Mar. 1S:-As
was published in the NEWS Monday,
that Nicholas Muzzi, the superinten-
dent of the club house and grounds
at Lawrence Harbor, was murdered
at Avery's brickyard by Tony Gior-
goni, further developments, 1t is said
show that Nicholas Zechini also fired
a shot at that time. Whether this
is true or not Zechini is now safely
lodged in the Jail at New Brunswick,
being committed by Justice Mason.
At the time the justice issued the
warrant for the arrest of Giorgoni
on the complaint of John Flange, he
also issued warrant for the arrest
of Zechini for assault and battery
upon Muzzi. 1t was found at that
time that Zechini, as well as Giorgoni
had decamped.
Tuesday afternoon, as the 2:19
o'clock train was about to pull out
from the N. Y. & L. B. station at
South Amboy, a young Italian, who
was on the train, stepped to the plat
form and informed Officer Gleason,
who was there, that Zechini was in
the forward car. The train was held
and the officer boarded the train and
soon had Zechini in custody. Upon
searching him the officer found s11
in money. large knife and a revol-
yer, each chamber being loaded,
showing if Zechini did really fire a
shot at Muzzi he had since reloaded
his weapon.
If Zechini knew anything of Gior-
goni's whereabouts he was very re-
ticent about 1t as the officers were
unable to get very much information
from him along that line. Zechini
had shaven off his moustache. Officer
Mcdonnell, who knew the man pre-
viously. recognized him when appre-
hended and very quickly called his
attention to the fact that he endeav-
ored to disguise himself by shaving,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-18
ROBBED BY MAN
He BEFR|ENDED

This morning at o'clock, Frank
Paskosky, of 80 Linwood avenue,
Railway, called at police headquar-
ters, and reported that between
1890 and 1870 o'clock this morn
ing he was robbed of $50, a watch,
key, and other articles by book
agent, who he thought, had come to
this city.
According to PaskoslSy, he took
the agent in last night, because he
felt sorry for him, as he had no place
to slep. A description of the al
legged thief is as follows: left hand
off; height about 5 feet inches
dark complexion wore suit of
black; black derby hat; brown
shoes with clasps; turn down collar,
white shirt, and yellow tie. The
chief instructed the policemen to
keep a lookout for the fellow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-18
sEvEnroHE YEARS TODAY
CLtvELANO'S BIRTHDAY
His Family Expected to Spend Today
with Him at Lakewood.

LAKEWOOD, Mar. 1S:-Ex-Presi-
dent Grover Cleveland, whose visit to
Lakewood brings him here to cele-
brate his seventy-first birthday away
from home, is expecting his family
over from Princeton to spend the
day with him. Mrs. Cleveland left
Lakewood for Princeton yesterday.
but returned with the children today.
The management of the Lakewood
Hotel, where he is staying, presented
a birthday cake to Mr.. Cleveland,
bearing the requisite number of can
dies, and every effort is being made
to make the day as pleasant for him
as possible.
= Mr.. Cleveland ventured out on a
long walk yesterday to the Cleveland
cottage, known as the Little White
House." He appears to be gaining
rapidly after his recent Illness.
II took the longest walk that I've
had for nine months" he said on re-
turning. II do not, yet know how
long shall remain here. / am feel
ing very we'll"
Mr.. Cleveland's physician, DR.. JOS
eph D. Bryant, came here yesterday
to pay Mr.. Cleveland short visit.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-18
FOR BULKHEAD
OF CONCRETE

A settlement has practically been
reached with ,property-owners along
the water front, the site of the pro-
posed bulkhead from Market stret to
the Raritan Yacht Club. City Attor-
ney Hommann stated this morning
that he has gone over the ground
with Mr.. Hobart, the representative
of New York man, who owns con-
siderable property there.
The latter would not consent to
having the bulkhead erected fifty or
seventy-five feet out, and the city
attorney says that it must be erected
where the present plank and dirt en-
bankment exists.
New plans have been drawn. The
bulkhead will be erected of concrete,
instead of piling, as originally in
tended. Bids are shortly to be adj
vertised for.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-18
YACHT CLUB TO VOTE
ON AN AMENDMENT

An adjourned meeting of the Rari-
tan Yacht Club will be held at the
club house tonight to vote on an
amendment to the constitution to
reduce the initiation fee from $40 to
$40 for resident members, and from
$40 to $5 for non-residents.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-18
OBJECT TO NAME OF
WIGHT AS RECEIVER
Judge Lyon Appears for Minority
Stockholders and Creditors Of
Perth Amhoy Ceramic Company.
TO DECIDE UPON ANOTHER MAN

A hearing given yesterday before
Vice Chancellor Howell in the Chan
Gerry chambers at Newark in the case
of the Perth Amboy Ceramic Com
pany to show cause why it should not
be adjudged insolvent and why re-
ceiver should not be appointed
The matter was brought up on the
return of an order granted by Vice
Chancellor Howell last week on ap
plication of James s. Wight, counsel
for Albert Bollschweiler, principal
stockholder and president
Lawyer Wight was on hand, to-
gether with Mayor Bollschweiler and
John Parr. Mr. Wight suggested,
the appointment of himself as re-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-18

far off and the business could soon
be resumed.
Judge Adrian Lyon, who repre-
sents Peter Bran, Abel Hansen,
Carl Christensen, Martin Petersen
and other minority stockholders and
small creditors, was present in their
behalf and suggested that the hear
ing be laid over for a week, so that
a receiver, agreeable to all parties,
might be named. The name of James
s. Wight for receiver was objected
to. The case will be continued next
Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock.
Peter Bran, one of the stockhold-
ers and creditors, represented by
Judge Lyon, formerly owned and op-
Grated the plant himself, and still
holds shares in the concern.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-18
STOLE THE
ICE CREAM

A mean thief was the one who,
last night, stole a two-gallon can of
Ice cream which the henderson the
Second Baptist (Colored) church had
left on the back stoop Of the church
on Gordon street. The cream was to
have been served after the meeting
which was being held.
The theft occurred shortly before
z O'Clock and was discovered when
the committee in charge started to
serve. The committee would like the
can returned to the church if the
thief does not want it.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-18
MEETING AND SUPPER
OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS

Amboy Chapter No. Al, Royal Arch
Masons, gave a reception to District
Deputy Ex-High Priest McGill, of Me-
tuchen, at convocation held in their
rooms in the Kirby building last
night. Ex-High Priest George w.
Gray presided and conferred the de-
gree of mark master mason.
After the meeting supper was
served at the Packer house. Albert
Leon acted as POSTMASTER.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-18

Joseph Ladgyak, former en-
ploye at the Barber Asphalt Works
has commenced suit for $4,000
damages against that firm for injur-
Use sustained in an accident on De-
cember I3 last.
He was injured by an explosion in
an asphalt tank. The hot asphalt
nearly covered his body and he was
burned almost beyond recognition.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-18
BRIEFS ARE FILED IN
SUIT FOR GARAGE RENT.

Briefs were filed today in the
case of S. B. Greacen VS.. William
Achenberg, in the suit for rent for
the former garage, in Smith street,
west of Madison avenue. The de-
fendant is represented by Henry w,
Kehoe. and C. c. Hommann is eoun.
sci for the plaintiff.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-18
RESIGNATION is NOT
ACCEPTED BY BOARD

At meeting of the Ladies Auxili-
airy to the Home for the Aged, held
last Friday afternoon, the treasurer,
Mrs. B. Bloodgood, rendered her re-
signation, which was not accepted.
The concert to be given by the Or
pheus Glee Singers for the benefit of
the home has been postponed until
April.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-18
$4,000 SUIT is BROUGHT )
AGAINST BARBER COMPANY

He was, it is alleged. totally blind
for some time, and was dishgured
for life and was badly bruised and
injured.
He has commenced action In the
Supreme Court to recover $4,000
for his injuries and suffering, to-
gether with expenses while he was
laid up. He has retained Lawyer
Thomas Brown and the summons
were served yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-18
THE HOOK & LADDER COMPANY
STANDS BY THE CITY COUNCIL

At special meeting of Protection
Hook & Ladder Company No. /, held
last night for the purpose of trying
to raise a sum of money to be paid
to Lawyer Peter A. Peterson for the
purpose of fighting the action of the
city fathers in passing an ordinance
for a paid fire department, the mat
ter fell through after warm contest.
In which 1t was necessary to vote
twice, and they decided to stand by
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-18
MISSING MAN RETURNS
WITHOUT EXPLANATION

Frederick L. Josenak. of 76 Broad
street, who was reported missing. re-
turned home last night. He is slight~
" demented and offered no expianas
tion as to where he had been.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-18
Improvements for the Roston.

James Christopulos, of the Boston
Confectionery stores at 1876 Smith
street, and 321 State street, has or
dered a new soda water fountain for
the Smith street store He has also
purchased a new ice cream machine.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-18

It would not pay merchant to ad-
vertise unless he could make It pay
you to read and answer his advertise
ments.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-18
NOTICE.

All members of Thor Lodge, DAN
ish Brotherhood, are requested to
meet at Washington hall Thursday,
March 10, at 1900 a. m. to attend
the funeral of Mrs. Jens Gregersea.
JENS CHRISTENSEN, Sec.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-18

the aldermen.
On the first ballot, some members
did not vote and 1t as agreed to vote
again. When the ballots were count
ed, it was found that they would not
lend aid TO the volunteers fight.
Dilfs' Game Fails.
The meeting was warm from start
to finish, and several times matters
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-18

To Incorporate Spotswood.
TRENTON, Mar. 1S:-Assembly-
man voorhees,, yesterday, introduced
a bill in the legislature Incorporating
the borough of Spotswood.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-03-18

Patronize advertisers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
5000 MORE CARS
FOR B. { 0. WORK
Encouraging Activity-omciaIs Feel
There is a General
Improvement.

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad
has in the past ten days put into ser
vice upwards of 5000 additional
freight cars. More than three thous-
and Of these cars, it is said, win be
required for the fertilizer movement
from Baltimore and vicinity. The
rest OF the extra cars are being sent
West TO be loaded with freight for
the aestern market.
There is also encouraging activity
in the shipping of fruit, for which
the road has made provisions. About
sixty cars left Baltimore over the Bal
timore and Ohio yesterday laden with
fruit TO be distributed at various
points along the line.
The demands for cars which are be-
ing received lead Baltimore and Ohio
traffic officials to feel that there is
a decided Improvement in general bus
mess conditions. The resumption Of
activity along all lines has created
LIZ iCdi tihdI UiCIt INuil EliSuS diOlutl
car Shortage, but Baltimore and Ohio
officials do not hook for any such con-
dition to develop. The coal business
is improving and acquisitions for cars
are being daily received. Not the
slightest trouble is being experienced
in meeting the requirements, the rec
ords showing that the number of cars
at the disposal of the coal operators
is sufficiently greater than actual re-
quirements as to take ri of any In
crease in business which may immedi-
ately develop.
Thus far the railroad tonnage move
ment has been irregular, the volume
in business being under that of last
year. There is, however. some inn
provement in merchandise and miscel-
laneous freights in the various sec
tons covered by the railroads. Long
haul tonnage is not increasing mater
tally, burt less than car-lot freight is
now about equal to last year. This is
encouraging, as it indicates that
stocks are low in tine interior and
means that when business generally
is resumed there will be heavy order
ing of goods. 1t is believed that the
crops are safe and enormous sums
will be spent for merchandise before
the end of the year.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
Keep Both Going.

A stores advertisements, says the
Buffalo News, tell the people what is
doing at that store-winat is new.
what is inviting. why today is a good
time to visit the store. People look
for the ads. to tell them these things
just as naturally as they would look
at a clock to tell the time.
Sometimes a clock does not run
sometimes a stores ad does not. A
rundown clock or ad r about
equally unsatisfactory, unserviceable'
misleading.
Curious thing about it is that a
merchant who would tnink it absurd
to have a rundown" or o~ut-ofrepair
clock will. sometimes, deliberately let
his ad stop running. It's not wise,
nor good business" nor defensible
on any known grounds-but it's some
times done.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
BETS SHOWED TREND.
Swisher is Fulfilling Needs Of Clique
BY Staying on Ticket.

Charleston, w. Va, Aug. 81
While taking lunch in The cafe Of the
Hotel Ruffner yesterday a gentleman
offered two bets to NJ. J. Simms, of
Fayette county. One bet was unat
within 80 days Swisher and Scherr
would resign their nominations. The
second bet was for a like amount that
a certain man would be agreed upon
as the nominee.
Simms took both bets. He also de-
clared that he had put UP" more
money to aid Swisher in getting the
nomination than any other single
person in West Virginia. He further
declared that should Swisher with
draw from the ticket that he would
forthwith send Chairman Bennett, of
the democratic state committee, his
check for $500 to aid in the election
of the democratic ticket.
Simms is at the head of the whiskey
ring in Fayeytte county. He also
represents the whiskey interests be-
fore the legislature. Here it vas that
Simms made his alliance with Swish
err, through which the Fayette delega-
ton in the state convention was de-
livered to Swisher.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
MILLIONS OF NEWSPAPERS

1t is estimated that the annual ag-
gregation Of the circulation of the
newspapers of the world is some H.
900, 000, 900 copies. To grasp an idea
OF what these figures mean one
should be told that these papers would
cover no fewer thin 10,450 square
mil of surfaces
miles of surface; that they r print
ed on 1880 tons OF paper; and,
further, that IL the number Q2, 900,
900, 1000 represented, instead Of copies
seconds Of time. it would taHe more
than 1888 years for them to elapse. In
lea OF this arrangement, we might
press and pile them vertically upwaru
to reach our highest mountains.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
NEW $50 FOOT BRIDGE
PLACED IN QUICK TIME
Record-Breakins Feat on Philadelphia
Division Of q. and o. Monday by
the Engineers.

An object lesson in the evolution
of railroad bridge Replacement was
given yesterday morning on the Phil
adelphia division of tae Baltimore
and Ohio railroad, when the old
bridge across Chester creek was pull-
ed out and a new double track steel
bridge $50 feet long was slid into po-
sition In just three and a half min
utes without a hitch, breaking the
time record on this system and be-
lieved to be the quickest work OF the
kind ever done anywhere. Tnere was
20 Interruption of traffic.
The new bridge weighs about $40
tons and was built complete alongside
the old one by the P%ittsburg Con
struction Co. of steel furnished by
the American Bridge Co. Messrs. D.
d. Carothers, chief engineer; w. S.
Bouton. engineer of bridges and
buildings; A. w. Thompson, chief en-
gineer Of maintenance of way, and
A. NJ. Kinsman, engineer of construc-
ton, had supervision of the work for
the railroad company. The remark
able feat was witnessed by Mr.. II.
r. Voraees, superintendent and other
division officers. Chester Creek is be-
tween Upland ami Chester, Pa.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
Mr.. GALLON IN B. & O.
SERFICE FOR Is YEARS
Superintendent of Transportation
Started as a Messenger Boy
When He Was IA Years Old.

Mr.. Charles Galloway, supsrinten-
dent Of transportation of the Balti-
% ana Ohio railroad, completed 25
years in the service of the road on
Monday. He started with the road
as a messenger boy when he was IA
years old.
After sewing as messenger Mr..
Galloway was promoted to clerk in
the office of master Of transportation.
Later he became secretary to Mr.. d.
F. Maroney, then superintendent Of
a service. Mr.. Galloway was later
trainmaster and superintendent of
Baltimore division of the road. In
1906 he was made superintendent of
transportation.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29

Rural observation-disclosures w. Brin-
die. superintendent OF Schools, Mar
tinsburg
3:$o-The Normal School and Ru-
raj Betterment.-J. G. Knutti. Princi-
bal Shepherd College
Night Session.
Chairman: Thos. G. Miller.
Music.
S:0o-The State University and Ru-
raj Betterment-Henry s. Green,
Professor of Greek, West Virginia
University.
S:3O-The College OF Agriculture
and Rural Betterment.-D w. Work
ing.
Second Day: Forenoon Session.
Chairman: s. l.. Dodd.
Music.
Prayer-Rey. G. s. Trump.
10: 10-The Sunday Scaool and Ru-
raj Betterment.-Dr. A. ]. Lerlaster,
Bedington.
0:35-The Cnurch and Rural Bet
terment-Rev. c. S. Trump, pastor
OF Lutheran Church, Martinsburg.
1f:05-The Physician and Rural
Betterment.-Dr. Clifford Sperow,
Martinsburg.
1t:30-The Newspaper and Rural
INSTRUMENTATION J. Cornwell. Ed.
tor Hampshire Review, Romney.
2:00-Reeess for Basket Dinner on
Grounds.
Afternoon Session.
Chairman: d. w. Working.
Music.
2:00-Tne Farmer Himself and
Betterment.-S. l.. Dodd, Farmer.
2:25-The Farmers Daughter and
Rural Betterment.-Miss Matte
Dodd. Country Girl.
2:40-Good Roads and Rural Bet
t~erment.-R. Il. Williams, State Int
spector OF Highways.
3:20-The Farmers Institute an
Rural Betterment.-C. P. Light, Mem
Der State Board OF Agriculture.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
Home AGAIN.

Miss Ida Bishop, of Shanghai, who
was injured in ar accident at Graf
ton Marty two years ago and has since
been greatly afflicted as the result, is
home again from the hospital. Her
condition Is still serious but hopes are
entertained for her ultimate recovery.
She feels deeply grateful, she says,
to her frinds in Martinsburg for their
many kind acts shown her while she
was undergoing treatment in the
Kings Daughters hospital for several
months.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
JAMES w. PAUL. ACCEPTS.
Chief Mine inspector Will Take Posi-.
ton Under Federal Government.

According to a dispatch from Char
lesion, Chief Mine Inspector James
w. Paul has accepted the position
offered by the federal government and
will be succeeded in the office in this
state by John Ross, of Morgantown.
Inspector Paul now receives a salary
of $4,000 a year from West Virginia,
and the new position has attached to
it a salary of $4,000. He is to study
mine explosions and their aus I'M
der a special commission provided
by the government.
John Ross has been in the inspec-
tors Office at Charleston for a few
months past, and will in all probable
ity be named as PauPs successor. He
attracted some attention a few
months ago By making a statement
to a C~larkSburg paper in support OF
Swisher, and for that reason stands
in with the state administration.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
Mrs. Hannah Diehl.

From The World of Thursday.
Mrs. Hannah X. Diehl, so years old,
widow of Albert Diehl, died yesterday
at her nome in Frederick of general
debility. She is survived bv two
sons, F. w. Z. DiehI, of Frederick,
and Louis Dieh', of Charles Town,
and n daughter, Mrs. c. Hermann,
of Frederick.
Mrs. Diehl had relatives in Martins
burg among the older residents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
ALL-DAY MEETINGS
At HISTORIC CHURCH
Notable Services Next Sunday in
Mt. Zion church-Dinner Will
Be Served on the Grounds.

Next Sunday viii be a notable day
at Mt. Zion Baptist church, near
Kearneysyille. 1t win be an all-day
missionary day. services to be held
morning, afternoon and evening. Din
e will be served on the grounds at
tne church.
Among the ministers who will be
there will be Rev. w. D. McCurdy,
this city, pastor of the church; Rev.
G. P. Stealey, of Washington, a for
mer pastor of the church; Rev.
Flanagan, of Charles Town; Rev.
Mason, of Leetown. and Rev. DR..
Julian Broaidus, of Berryyille.
A large crowd of people is sure to
be present at the services in the
old, historical stone church that
dates back to the beginning Of the
10th century and where so many
Martinsburg people have worshipped
in days gone by.
In consequence of these mission
airy services there will be no preach
ing in the First Baptist church next
Sunday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
EGGS AND POULTRY GO UP.
The Average Price of Barnyard Pro.
duct on Steady Increase.

The farm price of eggs in 1899 was
Ills cents per dozen as an average
for the United States. In 1908, 1887
cents per dozen; in 1904, 1920 cents;
In 1905, 1870 cents; in 1906, II cents,
and in 1907, 1920 cents.
Dressed poultry sold in New York
in 1899 for 1918 cents per pound,
wholesale; in 1903, 1897 cents; in
1904, 1857 cents; in 1905. 1886 cents;
in 1906, 1920 cents; in 1907, 1870
cents. The price of pouitr and eggs
r steadily advancing eacl year.
The demand for choice stock = rap
idly increasing, and prices are sure
to go higher.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
Mrs. Sarah Hill.

Shepheristown, Aug. 27.-Mrs.
SaraIn Hill, SS years old, widow of
John w. Hill, died Tuesday night.
She was the oldest woman in this
town, with one exception. She is sur
vived by four sons and three daugh-
tiers. She had been a member of the
Lutheran CHURCH for almost three
quarters of a century.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
A Firelet.

From The World of Thursday.
A lamp exploded in Mr., Wade
Browns house, North Queen street
and Moler avenue, last night about
$50 and set fire to a window curtain.
An alarm was sent in but the fire
was put out before the Ryneal and
the No. 5 boys got there.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-08-29
Evening Party.

Miss Daisy Light entertained a
number of her friends at her home
near this city "Wednesday evening.
About ten couples of town were pres
ent. Games and music were the feat
ures of the evening Refreshments
were served.