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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-17
EiQht-Year-0Id John King
Ter Falls in Water While
on an Errand.
AT GRAY'S RAILWAY

john Klinglsr, the eight-year-old son
Df Mr.. and Mrs. George Klingler, of 8
Smith street, was drowned in a mys-
terious manner about $50 o'clock
Saturday Afternoon at Gray's ma
Pine railway on Front street.
The body was recovered yesterday
morning, between 1880 and o clock, by
Bub'' Ward. Coroner Ferd Gar
retson was notified and, after viewing
the body and investigating the case,
gave permit for removal to the home
Of the parents.
Mr.. Klingier is employed on the
pehooner, Oracle Hoffmeyer, which was
lying at the railway. Shortly after s
o'clock Saturday afternoon he told his
son to 60 to the vessel and get some
lard for his mother. The boy started
for the boat, which was reached by
walking across narrow stringpiece
from the railway. Louis Kress met the
tad just as he was about to cross it and
warned him to be careful. The boy re-
piled GAN right 1 can swim" Mr.
Kress was the last person who saw the
lad alive, according to Coroner Garret.
Eon, as no one has been found who saw
him fall overheard or heard any out.
cry.
When the boy did not return home
within reasonable time his parents be.
came alarmed. Mr.. Klingler went tC
the schooner but the boy was not to be
seen and, as the lard on board had not
been disturbed, it is believed that the
boy fell overheard while crossing the
stringpiece to the boat.
The father tonged and dragged the
bottom near the boat all night long in
an effort to find his son g body as he be
lieved that he had been drowned. The
police were notified shortly after mid
night yesterday and sympathetic friends
assisted In the search for the body. Mr.
Ward, after working several hours will
p pair Of oyster tongs, got hold of the
body yesterday morning about twenty
Eve feet from the fatal string piece anC
near float. AIR. Klingler toldlthe cor
Oner yesterday that his son could no
swim.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-17
A DEFENSE OF
PERTH AMBOY
Rev. J. H. NOrthrup Preach :
es Interesting Sermon at
Presbyterian Church.
HOW TO LIVE LIKE A SAINT

Some people seem to think that
all the Saints lived in the past and
are long since dead; or If there are
any now they are living somewhere
else, certainly not here" was the
opening remark by Rev. James H.
Northrup, pastor of the First Pres
byterian church, last night during
his discourse on "How to Live Like
Saint in Perth Amboy."
"A great many people" Mr..
Northrup said, "act as If someone in
whom they had a great deal of con-
fidence had whispered in their ear
Perth Amboy is no good, and then
they believed it, lived and acted ac-
cordingly They act as If they had a
secret and were wise to something
their neighbors didn't know. Then
they patronize it and help it like
charity, or neglect it, 1t isn't chari-
ty and patronage the town wants as
much as participation of the people
who live here and get their money
here.
Continued on page A.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-17
DYING WOMAN
FELL TO FLOOR
James Cullen Heard Wife's
Fall and Reached Her Just
Before the End.
HEART DISEASE CAUSE

Mrs Annie Cullen, sixty-two years
old, wife of James Cullen, of 3 Miller
street, died suddenly at o clock yes
terday morning of heart disease. Cor
oner Garretson was called and, finding
that death had resulted from natural
causes, gave permit for burial.
Mr.. Cullen was asleep in rear room
when he heard his wife, who was lying
on couch in the front room, fall to
the floor. He ran to her assistance and
asked what the trouble was. She re
piled, "I'm dying. Goodbye" and
succumbed in his arms,
The husband, who was alone in the
house, notified neighbors and they sent
word to the coroner Mr.. Garretson
learned that Mrs Cullen had frequently
had attacks Of heart disease.
Mrs. Cullen had resided in this city
for thirty-fve years and is survived by
her husband, a sister and a brother,
the latter being Daniel Whalen, Of this
city.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-17
TONY MARAFINO is
AGAIN IN COUNTY JAIL

Tony Marahno was arrested at the
Central railroad station Saturday by
Detective Long on a warrant secured
by Probation Officer Russell E. Wat
son.
Tony was released from Jail about
week ago on three years probation
but on the first night he arrived back
in town he troubled his wife at 8
Smith street again.
As soon as the news that the Ital-
ian had broken his parole reached
Mr.. Watson he had a warrant is
sued for his arrest again. City Mar
shall Walters took Marafino to the
county jail this morning and he is
likely to spend some time in state
prison.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-17
TOMORROW BIG DAY
FOR THE POLITICIANS

Trenton, May Politicians
throughout the state, regardless of
party, have Tuesday marked on their
calendars with red ink, as that is the
time when Governor John Franklin
Fort will announce his decision
about appointing members of the
county tax boaHis. In all, twenty
one are to be named, one for each
county in the state.
The governor delayed making the
appointments through his hope that
at the last moment OF the legislative
session the lawmakers might see fit
to adopt his recommendation that
county tax boards be abolished. His
theory was that 1t was a needless ex-
pense on the state. Later, when 1t
was decided that an extra session
was unnecessary, investigation show
ed that ad interim appointments
might be made.
Those who claim to be closest to
the situation say that the governor
will, with one or two exceptions, re-
appoint the men whose terms of
office had expired.
Saturday the governor made the
statement that he would decide Tues
day what to do about the county tax
boards, and also about filing the va
cancy on the board Of state assessors
through the non-appointment of
David Baird to the position he has
SO long held.
Those who are closest to the gov
ernor say that when the next session
of the Legislature is convened, he
will again urge the abolition of the
county tax boards.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-17
THICK SMOKE
IN STORE FIRE
Blaze Of Unknown Origin
Does ConsidsrabIeD
in a State Street Store.
CLAIM LOSS OF $4,000

Considerable damage was done by fire
in the store Of Philip Siskind, known as
"'The Fair at 324 and 326 State
street, corner Of Jefferson street, short
ly after 2 o'clock yesterday morning.
While the building, which is a one
story frame structure. was not badly
burned, the stock suffered considerably,
Patrolman Quinn discovered the blaze
while passing the place and called to
Patrolman Dunham who sent in an
alarm from box 81 at Smith and State
streets. Lincoln Engine Company, Pro-
lection Hook & Ladder Company and
Washington Hose & Chemical Company,
after nearly an hour Is hard work, sue
ceeded in extinguishing the blaze. The
store was filed with thick black smoke,
caused by the burning cloth, and this
made the work Of the fremen difficult.
Varying Estimates of Loss
Chief Meade said this morning that
he did not think the damage would ex-
coed 81, 500, but Mrs. Siskind, when seen
Iby a NEWS reporter, said that she
thought it would reach $4,000. She
said that the stock, which is valued at
) J$20 900, was insured for about $4,000
with Pierce g. Watson, and that So, 900
WIN VI hAVutee ~ tHo s'Oie "eio noV
insured.
! Mrs. Siskind and her husband believe
that an electric light wire was the cause
of the blaze although it may have been
started from a-eigarette thrown into the
toilet room. There is a gasoline lighting
machine In the place but Mrs. Siskind
said it could not have originated from
that, as 1t was turned out before the
store was locked up Saturday night.
The fire started in the rear Of the
store in the ladies' furnishing depart.
ment Over year ago the store was
nearly destroyed by fire as an electric
heating iron had not been turned off and
had just started to burn into table
when Patrolman Quinn, ,swho discovered
yesterdays Is fire, looked through the door
and saw it.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-17
PRICE OF ICE
JUMPS AGAIN


The price of ice took another
Jump today and is now double what
It was a month-and-a-half ago.
Several etailers sent out new
price lists Saturday. advancing the
prices to all consumers ten cents a
hundred pounds, to take effect to-
day.
The prices are now as follows: to
families, sixty cents a hundred; to
salof lkeepers, grocers and druggists,
fort9F cents; boats, forty cents; but
chers, thirty-five cents; and ice cream
manufacturers, thirty-hve. This Is
the second advance this season.
One firm has made abut one in
crease to all consumers.
The higher prices are causing ice
cream manufacturers to worry and
some of them are considering a pro-
position to increase sodas TO ten
cents.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-17
Judge Attacks The Unwritten
Law in Murder Trials
Severe AFraignment.
PRISONER is INDIFFERENT

Special bv United Prsss Wire
Flushing, L. l., May 17:-Justics
Garretson today sentenced Captain
Peter @. Hams to from eight to six
teen years in states prison for the
murder of William e. Annis.
Hams stood before the court
seeming, by his apathetic attitude,
most unconcerned of any in the
court room, and heard himself con-
demned to hard labor in Sing Sing.
The judge preceded the sentence
with the most scathing arraignment
OF the so-called unwritten law ever
heard in a court room.
Halns is but a shadow of his for
mer self and sank Imply into HIS
chair. His aged father, General
Hams, and his brother, Major Hains,
were In court at the time They
took the sentence stoically, indicat-
ing that it was. even better than they
had hoped for. Under the verdict
the sentence could have been made
twenty years.
Prior to opening court Attorneys
Mcintyre and Youngs, for the der
fense, accompanied by Davidson BEN
nett, who prepared the confession OF
Mrs. Claudia Hams, had a consulta-
tion with the Judge 1t is intlmated
they endeavored to impress the
Judge with the fact that the revala-
tions Of the wife's alleged relations
broke Hams mentality.
When court opened Mr.. Mcintyre
Immediately moved that Judgment of
conviction be set aside and new
trial granted. The court over ruled
the motion as were. the motions to
arrest Judgment on the ground that
Hains is an army officer and the
state had no jurisdiction in that
Hams body had never been surren-
dered to the state by the federal gov
ernment.
Attorney Young then made plea
for clemency, which the state attor-
neys did not oppose.
The Judge passed sentence and
then remanded Hams in the custody
of the sheriff.
An attempt may be made by Hams
attorneys to secure a certificate Of
reasonable doubt from the supreme
court or secure an appointment of q
lunacy commission An appeal Will
embody all the exceptions taken and
also deal with the alleged opinions
held by one juror in the case.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-17
BRIBERY CASES
ARE DISMISSED
Judge Lyon Throws Them
Gut of Court on Ground of
insufficient Evidence.
CAUSES SOME COMMENl
speolaI 70 tho EVENINa NEws.


New Brunswick May 17:-Judge
Lyon today dismissed the bribery
cases that came before him on the
ground of insufficient evidence. A
colored man had made an AFFIDAVIT
that John Holeman had given him SIS
for his vote When placed on the
witness stand the colored man de-
MED the truth of his affidavit
Michael Smith swore that James
H. Herman gave him a republican
ticket and Adam Deipel gave him SIS
to vote 1t. Both Herman and Smith
were discharged, the judge declar-
ing this was not sufficient evidence
under the law to convict the two
men.
S. Shapiro testified that he had
been given $8 by Michael Frankel
to vote the republican ticket. He
said he took the money, but, 1t being
his first vote, he did not want to sell
1t so he voted another ticket. The
court held that in this case the
money did not influence the vote and
therefore Frankel was allowed to go.
The prisoners were represented by
Theodore Strong.
Two men accused of receiving
bribes at election in connection with
the foregoing pleaded guilty to the
charge April 80. People are com
menting on the fact that the poor,
ignorant men who took money for
their votes are punished, but the
party workers who bought the men
escape,
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-17
]. E. STRICKER WILL
DEFEND PRISONER

Hrimko Skolar, who was arrested at
Little Falls, N. Y, for completely in a
homicide case, has engaged Joseph e.
Btricker to defend him. Skolar is now
'ocked up in the Richmond county jail
On Staten Island. Mr.. Strieker will go
TO Stapleton tomorrow, when a hearing
will probably be given his client.
The crime was committed on August
rs, 1908, at stapleton, s. l., where a
man was found dead at his own door.
Bkolar, who was indicted, skipped and
forfeited his bail 1t was learned that
he went to Little Falls, where he was
saught by Staten Island sleuth on
March Z.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-17

The ninetieth anniversary week of
services at Simpson Methodist Epis-
copal church closed with yesterdays
meetings. 1t was truly a great day
in the history of this church.
The district superintendent Rev.
DR.. D. b. f. Randolph, preached at
the morning service, He came to
Perth Amboy as pastor of Simpson
church twenty-eight years ago. 1t
was under his administration that
the present audience room was COM
pleted.
His subject on this occasion was
The Widows Mite" and he unfold
ed this much quoted scripture in a
beautiful and suggestive manner He
I turned its inner truth upon the
worldly wise in a way that was SIM
ply unanswerable. He gave some in
teresting Incidents that made very
Ic1ear the beauty and wisdom of put
ting implicit trust in God for, every
thing.
AT the close Of the sermon the
pastor made statement of the ex-
pense OF the repairs that had been
made recently in the parsonage, the
church building and the adjacent
6lOuuuSs 4lG SbdLSQ bndl IL WOulu bo
necessary to have $4,000 in order to
pay all of these bills; and in order
to get $4,000 cash out of the offering
of the day the subscription list
should reach $4,000. The pastor
took occasion to state that none Of
the subscriptions would be collecta-
BILE unless the full amount was
raised He made clear to the con-
gregation the Importance of meeting
these obligations in full and freeing
the church for her legitimate work.
DR.. Randolph then took charge of
the service and received the offer
ings of the members of the congre-
cation and a generous response fol-
lowed this appeal
Evening Service.
The pastor, Rev Dr. George @.
Wilding, preached at the evening
service on this topic: Fleeing from
the City of Sin to the Mountains of
Security" At the close of the ser
mon he made a statement concerning
the good work of the morning con-
gregation and asked for additional
offerings toward the fund. When
the final summing up for the day
was made at the close of the evening
service the result was found to be
about like this: amount needed to
pay all of the repair bills, $4,000;
amount of subscription necessary to
make this amount secure, $500;
amount of subscriptions secured dur
ing the day. $4,420. 1t is quite like
ly that absent members and friends
of the congregation will swell this
amount to $4,000.
The pastor and Official board con-
template other important improve
ments that may be made at an early
day. OF course all Of the members
of Simpson congregation were jubi-
liant and sang the doxology with
heartiness. They then sang 1t the
second time, at his request, for
David o. Noe, who lies upon a sick
bed at his home in Water street, but
who had sent in his offering at the
morning service. Mr.. Noe is the pa
triarch of the church with which he
has been connected. for sixty-flve
years, and during all of those years
he has gloried in bearing her bur-
dens.
Features of the evening sermon were
a violin solo, Berceuse,' GODDARD, by
Miss Clara Harrington, and an anthem
=" Jerusalem" by the choir, the solo
parts being taken by Miss Hustler, Mr..
Dill and Mr. Beeler
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-17
MANY AT FUNERAL
OF JOHN ABELL

Many members of Algonquin Lodge
Knights of Pythias, attended the fu-
neral of John Abell, of 339 State street.
from his late residence yesterday after.
noon. Rev. James l.. Lancaster oficiat-
ed.
Chancellor Commander Gordon Bald
win, of the lodge, conducted the service
of the Knights of Pythias at the grave.
Many floral pieces were received from
friends and relatives. Algonquin Lodge
sent pillow. The six bearers were
members of the lodge
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-17
.ENDEAVORERS HAD
CHARGE IN KEASBEY

The Presbyterian Christian Eendavor
Society had charge Of the meeting at
Keasbey yesterday afternoon. Mr.. Lo.
gan led and took for his subject, q Birds
and Flowers"
In the evening here Miss Mary Han
sen led, and the subject was Pilgrims
Progress Series, 81 At the Cross
At this meeting it was resolved to
send resolutions of sympathy to Mrs.
John de Hamm and family in Tacony
on account of the death Of husband and
father.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-17
TAFT PARTY
GOES SOUTH
Will Start Tomorrow for
Petersburg, Va, and then
to Charlotte, N. C.
TO UNVEIL MONUMENT
Special BY United Press Wire.

Special BY United Press Wire.
Washington, May 17:-Presideni
Taft and his party, including his
wife, the French ambassador and his
wife and Captain Butts, the Presi-
dents military aide, will leave to-
morrow night for Petersburg, Va,
to unveil the Fort Malone monu-
ment Wednesday. Then they will
go to Charlotte, N. c., to assist in
the celebration of the anniversary OF
the Mecklenburg declaration of in
dependence.
No speeches have been prepared
as the President will be governed by
the remarks of other orators on both
occasions.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-17
CHILDREN ENJOY
GALA MAY WALKS

Several parties enjoyed May walks
out along the Amboy-Metuchen road
Saturday afternoon, the weather be-
ing ideal.
Grades and 4, of public school
No. 2, of this city, held May walk
Saturday and stopped at Rogan's for
refreshments. They gave drill,
under the supervision of their teach
err Selections We're played on the
piano, and delightful time was had
by all
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-17
COURT STANDARD TO
ENTERTAIN LADIES

Arrangements are complete for the so.
cial of Court Standard No. Ill, Fores
ters of America, to be held in Washing
ton hall Wednesday night. Besides the
entertainment and dancing, that is to
follow, euchre viii be a feature of the
evening. The committee in charge has
arranged a pleasing program.
Music for dancing win be furnished
by st. Andrassy's orchestra. Refresh.
ments will be served.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-17
WILL INCORPORATE
SOCIETY SHORTLY

At meeting of the Perth Amboy
Radical Library Society, held in
their rooms in the Cohen building
yesterday afternoon. plans were dis
cussed for an outing to be held
shortly.
A committee, composed of S. Co
lub, M Guttman, D. Eskin, NJ Stern
berg and S. Kaufman, was named to
complete the arrangements.
1t was decided to incorporate the
organization.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-17
UNHURT
IN LONG FALL
Anna Depew, z u Years Old,
Had Miraculous Escape
from Serious Injuries.
MOTHER BUSY DRESSING

Anna Depew, of 40 Park avenue,
about two-anda half years old, fell from
seeond-story window at her home yes
terday and sustained bad fracture of
lthe thigh, besides numerous bruises.
The child was standing on box and
trying to push open some shutters, while
its mother was preparing for church
| Missing the tot, she went to the window
and was Mortified to see it on the ground
below.
DIR. M. s. Meinzer was summoned and
found that the child was not seriously
injured.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-17
CONTINUE THE PUBLIC
EXECUTIONS IN TURKEY
epectal 70 ths nYHnlNa nRwn

Constantinople, May 17:-Public exc
eutions of persons implicated in the re-
cent mutiny were resumed today. Two
army officers and three gendarmes were
executed in public square near the
spot where the uprising frst broke out.
Large crowds witnessed the execution.
The publicity is generally condemned.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-17
MANAGER OF CHICAGO
NATIONALS LAID UP
Special Oy Umlted Press WIre.

Philadelphia, May 17:-Franls
Chance, manager of the Chicago Ma
tionals, is today in st. Joseph's hos
pital, He will be out of the game
for three weeks. He sprained IL
gament in his left shoulder during a
practice Sunday and it has developed
seriously.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-17
GETS 8
TO 16 YEARS
IN SING SING
&%& 8 -
. CARNEGIE MEETS
KING OF ITALY.

Rome, May 17:-(Special) An
drew Carnegie and his wife were
accorded an audience today by
the king and queen. For more
than an hour they discussed Mr..
: Carnegie's business career and
his beneficences. Court attach
es say they never saw the king
so unreserved in conversation
with a foreigner.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-17
Received Bad coin.

Mrs. Hans Boysen of 100 Hall ave-
nue., reported to Patrolman Gutow-
ski Saturday night that she had re-
ceived a counterfeit half-dollar from
Mr.. Kutlik, proprietor of a store at
68 Hall avenue, in change After
the policeman appeared Mr.. Kutlik
gave the woman good fifty-cent
nfpce
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-17
TELEPHONE SWITCHBOARD
IN USE AT CITY HALL

The telephone switchboard in the
city clerks Office at the city hall was
connected today and will be operat-
ed by Miss Mary Malley, Mr.. La
Roe's stenographer. The board has
several direct wires to the Central"
Office and connects with telephones
in all of the offices at the city hall
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-17
SPECTATOR INJURED
|. AT A BASEBALL GAME

Winnie Walney, Of this city, had his
collar bone broken at Fords yesterday
afternoon, while watching baseball
game He was standing near first base,
when a runner crashed into him and
both fell to the ground.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-17
DEUTsCH DIsPOssESsED
speeaal g tAe RYENINo NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
New Brunswick, May 17:-In the
district court today Benjamin Elfant,
who owns the house sat 1876 Front
street, occupied by Joseph Deutsch,
the former Perth Amboy banker,
had his tenant dispossessed for the
non-payment Of rent.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-17
Two Youngsters Lost and Found.

Two little boys who said they were
lost were picked up by Patrolman Dun
ham at Madison avenue and Smith
street last night and taken to the police
station after the officer had tried to
find out where they lived. Mrs. Fedock,
Iof ! Chapman avenue, their mother,
went to the police station after them
later. She said they were three and
four years old, respectively.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-17
TIMBER FELL
ON HIS LEG.

John Friis, of Roosevelt, sustained a
compound fracture of the leg Saturday,
when a ffteen-inch piece Of timber fell
on him. He was removed to the Gig
hospital and attended by Dr. Tyrrell.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-17
DR.. RAMSAY READ A
PAPER AT BANQUET

DR.. W. g. Ramsay attended din
ner given by the Medico-Surgical So
ciety at the Hotel Manhattan, New
York, Saturday night and read a
paper on THE Physician in Poll
tics" DR.. ]. l.. MacDowall attended
as DR.. Ramsay's guest.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-17
Marriara in Mntnchen

Miss Marion Wood and James Dick,
of Metuchen, were married Saturday
night at S;16 o'clock by Rev Dr. Ma,
sons Of Metuchen, at the parsonage. Miss
Jeanie Dick, Of Metuchen, was brides.
maid and Peter Menzies, Of Elizabeth
best man