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Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17
BOXING EXHIBITIONS
ARE |NAUCURATEDA AT
K|RBY'S CLUB ROOMS
Four Bouts Are Enjoyed by Large
Crowd at First Of Entertainments
toBe Held Twice Monthly.
SCRAPPER'S THUMB BROKEN

The third preliminary "go" was
the best scrap of the evening. 1t
was between George Hoy and Joe
Hurley, both of New York, and at
the conclusion both appeared equally
fresh. Like the preceding bouts 1t
lasted four rounds. The final round
developed some good slugging and
the excitement of the audience rose
high. Both men hit hard and often,
much to the delight Of the specta-
tors. No decisions were rendered.
The main bout of the evening was
between Patsy Klein, of Newark,
and Jimmy Moran, Of New York. 1t
light sparring exhibition. 1t last
ed six rounds.
Another "Show" March 2.
Another similar performance is to
be held Tuesday night, March 2. In
the audience were men from many
neighboring places, including New
Brunswick, South River. Sayreville,
South Amboy, Woodbridge and Me-
tuchen. 1t was public in its way,
for as fast as would-be spectators to
the exhibition came in, they were
issued membership tickets II they
wished them and the dollar" in an
envelope was slipped to the man at
the door while passing in.
During the course of the evening
one spectator talked too loud and
too often and he was warned to keep
quiet under penalty of being put
out. Good order prevailed, however.
throughout the entertainment, and
close attention was given to the
sparring. The exhibition took place
in the large room on the second
floor of Kirby's building, formerly
used as a pool and billiard parlor
1t has been divided with a partition,
the Club room" being at the rear
end Chairs were borrowed from
Washington hall last evening, but
chairs may be bought by the Club"
later.
Johnny Dwyer assisted in the ar
rangements and he has opened a
class in boxing at Kirby's. The
place has been finely fitted up.
Report of Police.
Detectives Huff and Long were
present by Chief of Police Burke's
orders and Patrolman Durham also
made a visit. The policeman's re-
port, as turned in at headquarters,
was as follows:
Il report that / visited the rooms
of the Pop Social Club last night,
but could see nothing but what was
all right. There was no money taken
in at the door. 1t was done by m mem-
bership cards"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17
City Attorney and Lawyer
Strong Appear at Trenton
in Fire Dept. Matter.
DECISION NOT LIKELY
FOR A LONG PERIOD
Case Pending for a Long
Time Is Still in Allegiance
Interest Wanes.

City Attorney C. C. Hommann and
Lawyer Alan H. Strong appeared
before the Supreme Court in Tren-
ton yesterday relative to the fire de
partment case of Samuel w. Horns
by VS.. the city of Perth Amboy. The
matter did not come up for argu.
ment, as expected
The attorneys were given thirty
days in which to submit briefs to the
branch court of the Supreme Court.
This is the matter on certiorari
started against the city by Lawyer
Peter A. Peterson, who represents
the complainant. but who was yes
terday represented by Mr.. Strong.
Mr.. Hommann says that 1t is diff
cult to tell when an opinion may be
expected, although he does not an
ticipate 1t before June.
Mr.. Peterson states that briefs for
his side of the case have been in
since November, at which time II
was agreed between counsel, he
says, that the case should be pre-
sented In briefs Mr. Peterson says
that if the city submits it's briefs
within thirty days decision may be
handed down within two months.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17

Boxing bouts were resumed after
a long time in this city last night
when the Pop Social Club Athletic
Association started its career with
three preliminary bouts and one
main "go" at the headquarters in
James Kirby's building, in Hobart
street, near Smith street.
1t was a large and enthusiastic
gathering that assembled in Kirby S
cafe long before the first prelim, and
the business at the bar taxed the
working capacity Of four bartenders
witness the fights were men of local
of the police force and out -of-town
men. A NEWS sporting writer call
ed around and inquired about gain
ing entrance to the SHOW" but he
was quietly informed by Proprietor
James Kirby to slip dollar into an
envelope and give it to the man at
the entrance and 1t would be refund
ed later. None will be admitted
without paying the assessment
amounting to 81" said the proprie
tor. The reporter didn't slip" the
dollar, but slipped out.
The bouts were not very fast and
the M ain one was very mild. Knock
outs were guarded against, fol
should such occur the clubs career
might be ended.
The first prelim was scheduled fol
8 o'clock, but 1t was around 8 O'Clock
when word was passed among the
crowd in the cafe that the SHOW
was on. Everybody, with the excep
ton of one OF the bartenders, went
upstairs and beheld the roped arena
situated little to one side OF the
room 1t was handsomely decorated
with bunting and against the wall
behind 1t hung red, white and blue
colors. Most Of the seats in the place
were taken and a rough estimate
showed between 200 and 500 to be
present.
Boxers Thumb Broken.
J. A. Jones, barber, of South
Amboy, a we'll known sporting man
was the referee. He refereed several
wrestling bouts here in the past
Young Daw and Kid Eager, both Of
New York, were the first to climb
over the ropes. Eager was eager
ell right, but he "got his" for in the
third round his thumb was broken
and the bout stopped. 1t had been
scheduled to go four rounds. In the
second prellm Young Sullivan and
Eddie Smith, both of New York, met
This bout, like the preceding one
was mild and the scrappers seemed
afraid to swing hard. 1t lasted thS
scheduled four rounds, the men com
Ing out about even.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17
TWO STOLEN HORSES
LOOKED FOR HERE

M. w. Moon, of Fallington, Pa,
reported to the police this morning
that a gray horse and mare and a
wagon were stolen by two men from
him last night. The thieves, he says,
are about twenty-four years old,
either Jewish or German, medium
height, and one wore a black slouch
hat.
The wagon had green body, yell
low running gear and black cur
tains. One of the team was a heavy
horse, long name and had a scar on
it's left hind foot The other was a
gray mare, shy of trolley cars and
had a scar on its left front foot
Mr. Moon thinks that the thieves
may try to dispose of the horses here
and has offered reward of 500 for
their arrest.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17
FRESH START
IN COOK WILL
CASE is TAKEN

Judge Reed, sitting in the Supreme
Court at Trenton yesterday, denied the
motion for a non-suit in the case of
Mrs. Adelaide Chambers VS.. H. G. Cook,
for ejectment. The attorneys for the de-
fendant scored over Beekman & Spen-
GER, who represent the plaintiff, few
weeks ago, when thy moved for non
uit at the opening of court, few
minutes before the attorneys for the
plaintiff appeared.
Now the local lawyers have come back
at the Newarkers and the case will go
on at the April term of court before
Judge Lloyd and the motion for non
suit was made before him. When an
effort was made to enter the motion in
the Supreme Court, the motion was de-
MED and the plaintiff was saved con-
siderable expense, which would have
been caused by starting a new trial.
The action in question is over the
old Reading Property in High street,
near Fayette. Mrs. Chambers, who is
trying to break the will of her father,
Henry O.. Cook, wants possession of the
property in High street, hence she
started the suit for ejectment against
her mother.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17
SIDEWALK BILL
IN THE SENATE

Trenton, Feb. 17:-The senate
yesterday passed an important bill
for all second class cities, such as
Perth Amboy and Camden. 1t pro-
vides a penalty of s5 for refusal on
the part of the owner of property
to improve the sidewalk when the
council orders him to do so. The
measure was introduced by Senator
Leavitt, of Mercer, but it applies
equally to Perth Amboy and is in
the interest of beautifying the cities.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17
WATER BOARD
To NAME NEW
SUPT. TONIGHT

At the water board meeting tonight
A. n. Crowell will in all probability
be appointed superintendent to succeed
Joseph G.. Burns, whose term expired
Mr. Burns said today that he did not
know who his successor would be, also
that he did not know how much longer
hls services would be required.
City Attorney C. c. Hommann and
Engineer s. j. Mason will also be pres
ent to give the board information re.
garding the land at RunyoD. Mr.. HON.
mann has been asked by President
Clark to give an opinion as to con
demnation proceedings regarding the
Fountain land which is said to have
been sold to the Raritan Water Com
pany, and Engineer Mason viii make q
report.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17
Local Man Accused of High
way Robbery Is Sentenced
at Elizabeth.
PLEADED FOR HIS
WIFE AND CHILDREN
Told The Judge that He
Must Have Been insane
When Crime Committed.
special TO the EVENING NEWS

Elizabeth. Feb. 17:-Judge At
water, in the Court of Quarter Ses-
sions this morning, sentenced Axel
Larson, of Perth Amboy. who Is ac-
cused of highway robbery in Rah-
way, TO two years in state prison.
In pronouncing sentence the Judge
said that this did not take into con-
sideration the similar crimes Larson
is accused of committing in Middle
sex county. He said the authorities
there could attend to their cases af-
terward.
Larson pleaded for his wife and
children who, he said, were sick. He
said he must have been insane when
he committed the deeds. He declared
that he did not mean to harm any
one and that he had been driven to
desperation through the condition OF
his family. He stated that he had
been in this country but four-anc.
one half years and that t=-eiz ~ had
hard luck ever since
He was represented by Lawyer
Peter A. Peterson, OF Perth Amboy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17

Thomas Armstrong, formerly of this
city, who is taking a prominent part
in reform politics in Philadelphia. was
defeated for select councilman in the
municipal election held in that city yes.
terday Mr.. Armstrong is a repub-
lican, but he is opposed to the corrupt
ring which now controls that city.
Mr.. Armstrong; opponent was Albert
NJ. De Prefontaine. The Philadelphia
Press, this morning says: De Prefon-
taine received handsome plurality as
based on returns from twenty-five of the
twenty-five divisions in the ward. This
was the most bitterly waged fight in
the city. Armstrong; friends do not
coneede defeat.
The Philadelphia Inquirer says that
De Prefontaine was elected by ,203 ma
jority.
The Philadelphia Record says: "Arm-
strong, the daring fighter in the Thirty
eighth, was beaten by De Prefontaine,
IN whose behalf special effort was made
and many thousands Of dollars spent. .
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17
WHY DR.. CROWTHER WAS
NOT IN EVENING DRESS

A letter received by a person in
this city from a friend in Asbury
Park who attended the Lincoln ban
quet there last week has the follow
ing to say about DR.. Crowther' g
speech upon that occasion:
"The doctor from Amboy was
good, in fact, as good as any of the
speakers. He started off by making
an excuse for not being in evening
dress by saying: There Is only one
place In Am boy where you can hire
a suit, and he only has one forty
four coat, and as the police ball was
on the chief of Amboy got that one
coat"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17
GOVERNOR AND STAFF
GO TO WASHINGTON

Trenton, Feb. 17:-The senate
passed the bill yesterday appropriat-
ing $4,000 for sending the governor
and a military escort to the inaugu-
ration of President Taft. Senator
Leavitt opposed the measure, saying
that the state should either appro-
pirate enough money for an ade-
quate military representation or
none at all. The measure originated
in the House and originally called
for $4,000 appropriation. The
House cut 1t down to $4,000 and the
senate to $4,000. Governor Fort
will take his personal and depart
mental staffs and that will be all the
military display New Jersey will
make at the inauguration.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17
MAKING TESTS
OF FIRE ALARM
SYSTEM TODAY

Representatives Of the Public Ser
vice Corporation are inspecting the fire
alarm system today. 1t was feared that
the heavy winds the last few days
might have loosened some of the wires
and an official test of three taps was
made this morning.
1t sounded o. X. and the system
is in good shape. Other test taps are
being sounded this afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17
MEETING FOR
WHITE WAY
TOMORROW

A meeting of the merchants Of
Smith street, between State and
High street, has been called for 3
o'clock tomorrow afternoon to dis
cuss plans for The Great White
Way which, as told in the NEWS
recently, may be made in that block.
Representative Chandler, of the
Public Service Corporation, will dis
cuss rates and explain the cost of
the system TO the merchants. II the
project is carried out according 20
the present plans the naEss
Smith street, from State to High,
win be made almost as light as day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17
Funeral of Mrs. NOEL.

The funeral of Mrs Maria Noel
was largely attended yesterday az
ternoon. At 2 O'Clock a short ser
vice was held at the residence of heI
son, ]. A. Lovgren, 1872 Brighton
avenue, and at 1880 at the Swedish
Congregational church. Mrs. A. E
ElmQuist sang a solo and the choir
sang several hymns. Rev. A. e
Elmquist conducted the service, and
lnterment took place in Alpine Gem
etery. The pallbearers were A. F
Wahlberg, John P. Lofvenberg, l.
F. Carbon, Otto Kastel, H. j. Eager
and Lars Larson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17
NJ 'CLELLANS
BOOM ROCKS
FOR OFFICE

At meeting of the Mcclellan Engine
Company last night Patrick Rocks, a
member, was endorsed for second as
sistant chief of the city fire depart
ment
After the meeting the company en-
ioyed ''blowout at the expense OF
the three new foremen, in Rocks &
Lyon s cafe. The foremen are Pat
rick Lyons, foreman, Frank Tooker
first assistant; and John \. St John
second assistant.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17
DANISH BROTHERHOOD
READY FOR FASTELA"N

Thor Lodge. Danish Brotherhood.
is making great preparations for the
celebration of Fastelavn next Sun
day. At a meeting last night the
committee, of which Chris Borup is
chairman, reported that everything
had been completed for the affair.
One of the features will be knock
ing the eat out of a barrel. Re-
freshments will be served. The
others on the committee are Fred
koyen. Charles Holm, Henry Ham
son and Jens Nicholson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17
LOYAL ASSOCIATIONS
MEMBERSHIP GROWS

Alpha Council, Loyal Association.
last night initiated five candidates
and received four applications for
membership. Supreme Deputy l. H.
Adds, of Newark, who has been In
this city for some time, was at ths
meeting and made few remarks.
After the meeting an adjournment
was taken to Alchin's, where re-
freshments we're served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17
MAN AT DUMP TO
KEEP 1T In SHAPE

Street Commissioner Adair has
stationed mah at the Second street
dumping grounds following the com
plants made by residents of that
neighborhood, and conditions have
been improved. The garbage is be-
ing leveled off as fast as it is un-
loaded and is covered with soil as
often as required.
This will most probably keep the
dump in good condition until some
other source of garbage disposal is
adopted by the city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17
AT CONVENTION OF
KNIGHTS OF PyTHIAS

Past Councillor Commander Carl
Walters, of Algonquin Lodge
Knights of Pythias. of this city, as
delegate, is at Trenton attending the
grand lodge session today and to-
morrow Sarinus Rechnitzer, of Al
gonquin Lodge, is a candidate for
grand outer guard.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17
SPECIAL SESSION OF
CONGRESS MARCH IS
Special bv United Press Wire.

Washington, Feb. lit has
been decided that the special session
of congress will be called to meet
March 10. The date was finally fixed
after a conference between Speaker
Cannon and Senators Knox and Hale
with Mr. Taft today. Representa-
tive Payne made the announcement
in the House today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17
80 MINERS
ARE RESCUED
FROM MINE

Newcastle, England, Feb. 17:--
Thirty-two miners, all frightfully
burned, were rescued this morning
from the Stanley coal mine which
was wrecked yesterday by an explo-
sion. Eight bodies were also re-
moved One man who was taken
out alive died from burns. One
hundred and eight miners are still
missing,
the men, were entom bed is irnpassa-
BILE on account of falling rocks. 1t
will be days before the rescuers
reach the spot. The timbering of
the mine Is burning and the place Is
filed with gas.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17
WILL PRESENT
THE MESSIAH
NEXT SEASON

The rehearsals for THE Rose
Maiden" to be given by the Perth
Amboy Choral Society in the Males
tic theatre April 20, are being held
weekly at Simpson NJ. E. church.
Miss Augusta Harrington. the musi-
cal director, is endeavoring to Sc
cure 100 voices for THE Messiah, -
which will be sung here next season.
Anyone desiring to sing in that pro
duction is requested to notify Miss
Harrington within the next two
weeks. Rehearsals will be started
at once.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17
CHANGED PLEA WHEN
TRIAL NEARLY OVER
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

New Brunswick, Feb. 17:-Louis
A. Gardi, of Perth Amboy, accused
of assaulting Dennis Desmond, also
of Perth Am boy, was placed on trial
here this morning. When the trial
was nearly completed he decided to
plead guilty. He was remanded for
sentence
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17
Mrs. Lensen,s FuneraI.

The funeral Of Mrs. Mette Jensen
was held yesterday afternoon at 2
o'clock at the home of her daughter.
Mrs. n. Hanson, Ill Fayette street.
Rev. NJ. o. Block, of the Danish M.
e. church, oficiated, and interment
followed in Alpine cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17
PRESIDENTS
MESSAGE ON
CANAL WORK
ssecfa, oy United Press wirs.

Washington, Feb. 17:-President
Roosevelt today put his 0. X. on the
present plan of construction of the
Panama canal in submitting to Con
gress a special message with the report
OF the consulting engineers who re-
Gently accompanied President-elect Taft
to the Isthmus. The President cordial
ly endorses their conclusion that a
lock type of canal is the proper one.
In fact he says it would be an mex
cusable folly to change to sea level
canal. He also recommends lowering
Gaton dam twenty feet.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17

Advertisement are 30 much part
of the news of the day that II news
paper omitted them 1t would lose the
support of all people who are con-
cerned in human affairs and inner
ests.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17
Homo for Aged Managers.

A meeting of the Board of Managers
of the Home for the Aged was held
yesterday afternoon, at which reports
were heard from several committees
and matters in general were discussed.
Ladies on the board refused to give
out any information about the meeting
today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17
NOTICE.

The Levett Manufacturing Com
pany, of Matawan, N. j., have not
advertised for help, nor have we au-
thorized anyone to do so. Any ad-
vertisement In either English or
Polish which would lead one to be-
lieve we wished help is fraud.
(Signed) CHAS. NJ. LEVETT,
2-16-3t* Vice President.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17
GAVE MODEL
OF FARM TO
The QUEEN
s,ecia. BY United Press Wire.

Special By United Press Wire
Rome, Feb. 17-Ambassador Girls
com and wife today presented to
Queen Helena a model of the farm
which the American Red Cross So
ciety has established for the earth
quake sufferers. The queen asked
Mr.. Griscom to extend thanks to the
American people.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17
MANY SEEK AID FROM
OVERSEER OF THE POOR

Overseer of the Poor Cornelius Lyons
held another session in the recorder s
room of the police station last night
and as usual there was large crowd
present during the evening, seeking as
sistance
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17
rire Sale in rruit Store,

The insurance on the stock in Louis
D 'Stephano S fruit store at Smith and
State streets which was partially ruin
ed by fire Sunday night has been ad-
iusted and there will be FIRE sale
in the place Saturday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17
RUMOR THAT
A COCK FIGHT
WAS PLANNED

Patrolman Hanson investigated a
report yesterday that cooking main
was to be pulled off. He was unable
to gain any evidence that it was to
be held, however.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17
cROWTHER TO ADDRESS
ELkS ATASBURY PAAk

DR.. Frank Crowther has been en-
gagged to deliver the memorial ad-
dress to the Asbury Park Elks next
December
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17
Elka Preparing for Show.

Perth Amboy Lodge, B. P. o. Elks,
held short session last night. Chair.
man C. Howard Smith and the rest of
the entertainment committee are srrang-
ing for the minstrel show after lent.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17
NATIONAL LAUNDRY

King Street Telephone 2ss-W
The only up-to-date laundry with
modern appliances in the city. Work
done by hand if desired. Prompt de.
liyeries. Open G.30 a. m. to p. m.
xyDfARD q KILLIAN. rreDs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17

Your help-wanted ad. will enable
you to interview all of the people in
the city who would be eligible for
the position.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17

Candy fresh every day (our own
make. Sections, 70 Smith street.
846-2-17-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17
GOOD FRIDAY BILL is
DEFEATED IN SENATE

Trenton, Feb. Ex-senator Blauvelt g
bill to have Good Friday made holi-
day was defeated in the Senate yester-
day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17

A very small want ad- campaign
will find tenant for that furnished
room.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17

Ole Jorgensen. of 16 East avenue,
reported to the police this morning
that a st. Bernard dog had been
stolen from his yard last night. The
dog is described as being white, ex-
cept around the head and shoulders,
and bears license No. 72.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17

Have your doctors prescription
hlled at Sexton's. 70 Smith street.
S46-2-I7-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17

Lyric Moving Picture House.
The Lyric will reopen Thursday
night with a big attraction.
Let the NEWS tell your wants.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17

Subscribe for the NEWS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-02-17

Let the NEWS tell your wants.