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Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-23
Big Crowd At The
Pier To See
Him Off.
REMAIN A YEAR
snectal bu uni.ed Pre.a Wirs.

Special By United Press Wire.
New York, March 23:-The Ham
burg-American liner Hamburg, bear
ing Theodore Roosevelt to Africa,
left her pier at Hoboken at IL
O'Clock this morning amid the cheers
of thousands who filled the streets
and docks in tne neighborhood OF
the Hamburg's pier.
Mr.. Roosevelt stood on the bridge
as the vessel pulled out, shouting
goodbyes to the crowd. Kermit stood
by his fathers side. Boats whistled
bells rang and the greatest send-ofi
ever given an American citizen came
to a close. President Taft sent O
message of well wishes and also a
gold pen.
AS early as o'clock people were
swarming in the direction Of the
pier. The Hoboken and New York
police and military aides kept a
strict guard and only those invited
were allowed In the precincts of the
dock.
Mr.. Roosevelt said farewell to his
family and the Longworths at Saga
more Hill. Only Kermit and Archie
accompanied him to the city.
At Oyster Bay depot he waved
goodbye and good luck" to his
neighbors. On the train Mr. Roose
velt jokingly told the newspaper
men he did not believe he would be
gone a year and half and said thai
any newspaper men who try to fol
low him into Africa would be pitch
ed overheard. He declined to givs
any final message to the public
Passengers crowded the car to shake
his hand. He greeted all 1oviall,
and expressed thanks for the pub
lies solicitude.
He lodged photographers on the
ferryboat and was hurried from the
ferry to the Hudson river tunnel II
Douglas Robinson's automobile. HI
shook hands with the motorman OF
leaving the train and cheers swep
the docks when he was discovered
by the crowd. Dofing his hat h,
hurried up the gangway to his state
room, which was decorated will
thousands of roses. Once settle,
there he announced he would see hi
friends. Then the crush began.
delegation of Italians presented
big bronze tablet for Roosevelt's as
sistance in the earthquake.
Accompanying Mr.. Roosevelt = O.
Colonel Roosevelt, as some wise re
porters addressed him on the pier thi
morning, winning thereby a smile-ar
his son, Kermit Roosevelt; Major Ed
gar A. Mearns, medical corps, U. 8. A,
retired; Edmund Heller and ]. Alder
Loring. The last named three men &C
company Mr.. Roosevelt as representa-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-23
FOR
PROPERTY

An action of Hans P. Nelson, a con-
tractor, VS.. MAIDS Murk and Anna
Christine Murk, regarding a property
conveyance in this city, is being tried
In the Ghancery chambers at Newark
today. The action was brought to re
cover possession of piece of property
in New Brunswick avenue.
According to the complainant s side
of the story, as told to his counsel,
Murk owned lot in New Brunswick k
avenue. He engaged Nelson to do some
building work for him on house sit
uated near Metuchen. For that work,
1t is alleged, Nelson was to receive the
lot in New Brunswick avenue, and he
at once set about to erect a two-story
brick building upon it. Since that time,
Murk has refused TO convey the lot, 1t
is "ileged.
The matter was heard yesterday in
Jersey City, and is being continued to-
day in Newark. Lawyers Joseph +.
Stricker and C. C. Hommann represent
Nelson and the defendants are repre-
sented by Warren and Schenck.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-23
MINERS MEET
/. TO DECIDE AS
To A STRIKE
President Lewis Says Union
Will Insist on Being Re-
cognized by Operators. :
600 MINE WORKERS ARE
ASSEMBLED IN SCRANTON

Scranton, Pa, March 23.-six hum
dred delegates of the United Mine
Workers of America met here today to
decide on what action should be taken
as to the refusal of the anthracite op-
orators to accede to terms for the re-
newal of the miners agreement which
expires one week hence.
The convention is the outcome of the
conference In Philadelphia between
subcommittee Of the mine workers
and operators, at which demands pre-
sented by the representatives of the
union were fatty refused, the opera
tors making counter proposition to
renew the present agreement for three
years. The report of the full commit
tee which visited Philadelphia was
made to the delegates.
Thomas L. Lewis, president Of the
mine workers, said:
"There viii be no compromise over
the question Of recognizing the union.
/ have taken my stand on that, PROPOSE
ton, and / will not move from the po-
sition 1 have taken. have never sign
ed an agreement that has not carried
with 1t recognition of the organization,
and l won't begin now"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-23
FRED LANG PAYS PENALTY FOR
HIS CRIME ON THE CALL0WS
BILL ABOLISHING THE COUNTY
BOARDS OF TAXATION is LOST
Defeated in the Assembly Last Night by Vote Of 23 to 81
The Three AssembIymen from Middesex Voted
bqainst Repeal Of Present Law.

Trenton, March 23:-The first OF
Governor Forts pet measures went
down to defeat in the House last
night, when Assemblyman Nichols's
bill, No. /, providing for the aboli-
tion of the county boards for the
equalization of taxes, was lost by q
vote of 23 to 81. 1t was not, how
ever, until after one of the most
spirited debates of the session.
Mr.. Nichols said that the people
of the state demanded the repeal OF
the law creating these county tar
boards, which have been nothing but
an expense to the taxpayers, and are
of practically no value. The assem-
byman quoted from the message oil
Governor Fort, in which the execu-
tive condemned these tax boards
Mr.. Nichols spoke in glowing terms
of Governor Fort, and said he was
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-23
DEFENSE OF
Mr.. GADEK
"A Reply to Some of the Com
munications Yesterday on
Excise Question.
las TO EXCISE REPORT
Editor EVENING NEWS:

Editor EVENING NEWS:
In reading the several letters of
yesterdays issue in regards to the
Gadek license, recently granted by
our excise commissioners, | am COM
PEELED by a sense of justice to write
this letter.
Let me ask him who signs him
self "Remonstrator' why, when he
is. so familiar with crooked politics,
graft, and indecency, does he not be
a manly man and come out and ex-
pose the first two mentioned and
tell us why he dares rush into print
and accuse our respected chief exec
utive of not being decent? 'Tis an
insult to the citizens of this city who
on last election day elected him for
the second time by an overwhelming
majority. Come, "Mr. Reformer,
you ask, What has Mr.. Gadek done
to build UP Perth Amboy?" You
say, Let someone give his record
who knows" / do, SO here goes,
facts, not mean insinuations, facts.
In 1886 Mr.. Gadek came to this
country, In 1892 became citizen of
the United States. worked for Henry
Maurer & Sons six years; in 1892
he was granted a license for a sa-
loon, paid the fee and has paid to
the city continuously, since that
time, the required legal fees. He
has spent for property and buildings
to date $145. $4,000, built four ho-
tells, five tenement houses, gave to
the city four streets, namely, Pula-
ski avenue, Valley place, Central
street and Gadek street. How about
that, Mr. Reformer?" Come out OF
your hole or pull 1t in after you
Just one more, Mr. Reformer,'
please? Yes, we all know what the
excise commission, appointed by
Governor Fort, recommended, but
where is the report? Ask Governor
Fort.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-23
COL. ROOSEVELT SAILS AWAY
TODAY ON HIS AFRICAN TRIP
AUTHORITIES TO FORCE PUPILS
/ TO RETURN TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Those Who Have Never Been vaccinated Must Have II
Done--Many Absent Because of the Matter State Ap-
preparation May Be Cut Down.

The Board Of Education is determin.
ed that the children shall be vaecinated
and attend schook and as there is now
a truant officer in this city, the state
school law, which is strict, will be en-.
forced. Notices are being prepared to.
day and they will be served by Truant
Officer Meshrow on the parents of eacn
of the children. If the child is not at
school in five days the truant officer
will appear before Recorder Pickersgin
and swear out warrants for the arrest
of the parents, who, on apprehension,
may be fined or sent to Jail as disorder.
ly persons.
Any child who has ever been vaccin-
ated may attend school, but if they
have never been vaccinated, they must
be, in order to return.
The Board of Education, at an ad-
journcd meeting Thursday night, will
probably act in the matter.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-23
ONE MORE PATIENT IN
ISOLATION HOSPITAL

William j. Evans, of Smith
street, by orders of the Board of
Health was removed to the isola-
ton hospital this morning, as he
has a light attack of smallpox. There
are now seven patients in the build
ing.
The quarantine on the house at
Gala Prospect street, where Andrew
Henry has been i'll, may be lifted
today, and at 191 Oak street, where
Mrs. Frank Jones has been sick,
it was lifted yesterday. Both places
and their inmates will be fumigated.
The two patients have fully recover
ed from their attack, which was
light. The quarantine at 6Sb Wash
ington street, where Mrs. Richard
H. Stack has been a patient, will
probably be lifted this afternoon.
Special to the EVENING NEWS
Keyport, March 23:--Cornelius
Sickles, brother of Mrs. Frank Jones,
Of 191 Oak street, Perth Amboy,
has developed case of smallpox
and has been quarantined in his
house.
Sickles returned to this place from
Perth Amboy last Friday. Mrs.
Jones came here yesterday, to visit
relatives, having recovered, but she
was Immediately sent hack to Perth
Amboy. 1t is understood here that
Sickles had recently been Waiting
his sister in Perth Amboy. This is
the only case in Keyport at present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-23

the greatest executive New Jersey
has had In years.
Mr.. Martin followed Mr.. Nichols,
and also quoted Governor Fort. He
called the attention of the econo-
mists to this expensive bit of ma
chinery, and said that the governor
asserted in his message that their
further existence was unnecessary.
Mr.. Martin said that their only pur-
pose was for the iniquitous expen-
diture OF $4,000.
Minority Leader Sullivan said that
this was the most meritorious bill of
the session, and predicted that It
would fail of passage because there
were so many good political Jobs at
stake. He called attention to the
fact that when the joint committee
reported on the financial situation,
they overlooked these boards, and
CONTINUED on page ~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-23

There are between 700 and 800 pupils
absent today on account of being re-
Gently vaccinated, Superintendent 8. E.
Shull, Of the public schools reported
this morning. Several of the janitors
and a few teachers are also unable to
attend to their duties on account of
swollen arms and other effects of in.
oculation.
Superintendent Shull says that there
are also about 100 pupils absent because
they have never been vaccinated and
whose parents will not allow them to be-
These pupils have been away from
school since the orders for compulsory
vaccination were given, and, as the
state appropriation is on the basis OF
SO much for every pupil present, ac
tion will be taken at once to compel
them to be vaccinated and return to
their studies.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-23
GIFT FOR NEW
HOSE COMPANY
Lincoln Engine Company to
Present Garfields With
Portrait of That Pres.
GUESTS AT CLAM STEAM

Lincoln Engine Company will
present to Garfield Hose Company
tonight, a framed picture of James
A. Garfield, in memory of whom the
latter company was named. When
the Garfelds learned that they were
to be presented with the token, they
arranged to properly entertain their
visitors, and a clam steam will be
served.
Besides the members of Lincoln
Engine Company, invitations have
been sent to Mayor Bollschweiler,
the Board of Aldermen, Chief Mead
and his assistants, George Larson
and Theodore Anderson. The spread
will be ready at s o'clock, and re-
freshments will be served through
out the evening.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-23
BIG WELCOME
FOR KIDNAPPED
BOY AT HOME
Father Paid The Ransom of
$4,000 and the Child Is
Sent To Him.
AUTHORITIES SEARCH
FOR THE A8DUCT0RS

Cleveland, Ohio, March 23:-A
man hunt began today over Ohio
and Pennsylvania for the kidnapers
of Billy Whitla. fhe father depart
ed with his son today for Sharon foi
a reunion with heart-broken moth.
er.
The police of two states have
united in running the abductors to
earth. A description of supposed
leaders has been sent out by the
father.
Billy will stop at Youngstown and
attempt to identify a suspect held
there.
Several persons at the Hollenden
Hotel proposed a purse to reimburse
the father for the $4,000 he gave
the kidnappers, but he refused.
Mrs. Uhle, who was an innocent
party to the kidnaper's arrange
ment whereby the money was left IL
her store, today furnished the police
with description Of the man who
got the money. Detectives left here
for Sharon today.
Pat Grove arrived today and af'
ter hearing the elimination of the
case said he would give the kidnap
ers not over nine months to escape
the law.
Willie and his father reached Sharon
today, receiving a royal welcome AZ
they alighted from a trolley car neal
the whitla home u crowd surrounded
them and raised a mighty cheer. Mr.
Whitla hurried the boy TO his house
where WiIlie's mother and sister were
aIxiously waiting his appearance.
Mrs. Whitla was almost overcome as
the boy rushed into her arms. Tears
of joy ran down her face. and she
showered the child with kisses.
Willie says that during his captivity
he was almost constantly indoors. HI
was taken from Sharon to Warren anc
thence to Newcastle. Pa. He was y
Ashtabula on Saturday night at tbs
time his father was TO leave his $1o,00t
in Flatiron. park.
Mr.. Whitla said that he received {
letter from the kidnapers at his homt
In Sharon saying that If he called at i
confectionery store In Cleveland h
would be told how to secure his DO!
uUndFfueO du0 We'll leu
Arriving at Cleveland, he went TO ;
candy store In the east end. With hin
he carried the $4,000 in cash. He wa
met by woman, who detailed to hin
the terms of the kidnapers. With al
the eagerness of a distracted paren
Whitla agreed to them immediatel.
and paid the money. Then he returned
to the Hollenden hotel and awaited de
velopments.
The agent of the kidnapers hat
promised that the boy would be start
ed toward the hotel shortly afte
nightfall. As the hour for the appear
ance of the child's return approached
Whitla became nervous.
For more than an hour Whitla wait
ed In the lobby. smoking black cigar
and muttering to himself. In tbi
meantime little Willie was being pre-
pared for his return TO his father. Tn
| woman at the candy store had don
her duty. She communicated with tn
captors of the boy and told them tha
the father had made no attempt f
trap them.
The kidnapers brought the boy iron
his hiding place and put him on ca
after giving him slip to give the con
ductor which read. Send this boy &
the Hollenden hotel quick" The mai
paid the fare, ana Willie was taken Z
| his father.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-23
PL LAYCROUNDS FOR CHILDREN ARE
SUGGESTED BY CITY FATHERS
Mr.voorhees'I Idea
Favored by
the Mayor.
BADLY NEEDED

Al suggestion worthy of eonsirlera-
tion has been made by Aiderman-at-
Large Voorlees, who is in favor of
establishing a children's playground
Mr.. Voorhees, says that in all large
cities the children have place to
play and thinks that Perth Amboy
should look after the rising genera
tion. A few years ago, Mr.. Voor-
hees says, there were fields where
the youngsters could play ball and
building activity, most of the play
grounds have been utilized, and now
the children have practically no
other place to play except in the
streets, where they are in danger of
being run down by passing vehicles.
The alderman-at-large thinks that
suitable place might be purchased
and laid out for a public playground
at not very great expense and, in
the near future, he may present the
matter to the Board of Aldermen.
Mr. Voorhees, also says that public
park might also be established, max
ing the children's playground part
of it.
Mayor Favors Scheme
Mayor Bollschweiler said this
morning that he thought the idea
excellent and that it would be money
we'll spent Alderman Schultz said
that he was In favor of establishing
children's playground, but that
there ought to be three at least, so
that all parts of the city would be
benefited.
Both the mayor and Alderman
Schultz agree with the alderman-at-
large in his views of the matter and
the only difficulty. Mr.. Bollschweiler
says, is that it might be hard to Sc
cure the necessary site.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-23
OPPOSES APPLICATION
FOR JONES' RELEASE

Thomas B. Jones, who formerly
lived In this city and who is nov
confined in the Hudson County Jail,
will in all probability remain there,
unless his counsel should make ar
iangements to guarantee the pay
ment of alimony to Mrs. Jones.
Lawyer c. G. Hommann, repre-
senting Mrs. Jones, opposed the hus-
bands application to be released
from Jail yesterday Jones has been
in Jail since February 8, when he
was placed there on a charge of
contempt of court for not paying ali
mony to his wife, as prescribed by
the court. No decree of divorce was
ever given in the case, but Jones and
his wife were separated and alimony
allowed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-23
WAIT is OUT
UNDER BONDS
Man Who Stabbed Small Son
Freed in Bail for $500
for Grand Jury.
BOY MUCH IMPROVED

Ellis Wait, Jr., who was arrested
Saturday afternoon, accused of stab
bing his fourteen-year-old son, How
ard Wait, and who was held under
$500 bail for the grand jury at a
hearing before Recorder Pickersgill
yesterday morning, secured bonds
man yesterday afternoon and was
released.
1t was stated at the hospital this
morning that the condition of the
injured boy was considerably i'm
proved and that he was able to be
removed to his home today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-23
GUS GILMAN HOME
AFTER FLEETS TRIP

William Augustus Gilman, for
merly of this city and later of New
ark, who enlisted in the United
States Navy about two years ago, !;
expected here for a visit within two
or three days. Mr.. Gilman has writ
ten glowing accounts OF the triT
around the world and his friends
will give him warm welcome upon
his arrival 1t is thought that he
will arrive in this city on Friday
MIR. Gilman was secretary to one oi
the admiralS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-23
SENATOR HARRISON OF
OCEAN COUNTY DEAD
ectal 10 the EvENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
Trenton, March Ex-senator Har-
rison, of Ocean county, died this
morning of pneumonia at his home.
AS soon as the senate meets it will
adjourn out of respect and the local
option bill will not come up until
late today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-23
GROWTH OF AMERICAN
. PHONE & TELEGRAPH co.

Special by Uaited Press Wire.
New York, March 23:--The an
nual report of the American Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company was
made public today. 1t shows an in
crease in the total earnings over last
year of s7,009,500. The expenses
increased $3,10I.1 leaving a bal
ance of net earnings of S45,s74,000.
After deducting $11,034,500 inter-
est and $21,33S,10 dividends, it
left in undivided profits s13,6o1.-
400.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-23
CAPTAIN BURMEIsTER.

lfves of the Smithsonian institution.
while the younger Roosevelt Is official
photographer of the expedition.
Captain Burmeister of the Hamburg
had everything in readiness for his
distinguished passenger. When Mr.
Roosevelt boarded the steamer the
captain met him at the gangway and
after exchanging greetings escorted
the former president to his stateroom
and later strolled the deck In his COM
pany.
Crowd on the Pier.
The long pier to which the Hamburg
was moored was jammed this morn
ing with persons gathered to see the
Roosevelt party sail They made the
pier ring with their cheers for the
voyager from the time of his arrival
from New York city until the Ham,
burg sailed. He was nightly pleased
with the reception and showed his
qualification by his smiles and the fire.
quency with which he lifted his hat In
response to greetings. To request
for formal statement of his plans
Mr.. Roosevelt returned q smiling de-
nial. 'It has all been printed over and
over again." he said, land have moth
ing to say"
Among the most enthusiastic Of the
cheering crowd when the Hamburg
moved slowly away from her pier was
q small boy, who had crowded to the
very limit permitted by the authorities
Of the steamship line. His last cry,
"Goodby, Teddy; take care Of your
seifw brought smile even to the face
of the ex-president, who seemed then
little tired Of smiling.
Tive Fine Chips Carry Party.
The Hamburg Is due at Naples on
April 8. Mr.. Roosevelt and his party
will remain In the Italian city two
days, sailing thence on the Admiral Of
the German East African line on
April 0. The Hamburg is one Of the
finest vessels Of the Hamburg-Ameri-
can line.
Mr.. Roosevelt's statcroom is hung
with golden brown silk damask and
figured silk curtains Of the same shade.
The walls of the sitting room are COW
fred with two toned green SIX damask,
tContInued on page Z. ]
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-23
REACHED The
SOUTH POLE

Special by United Press Trire
London. March 23-The Pail Mall
Gazette says the exploring vessel
Nimrod, under the command OF Lieu
tenant Shackleton, which arrived at
New Zealand today, succeeded in
reaching the South Pole.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-23
PROGRESS ON NEW
PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Rapid progress is being made on the
two new public schools. The contract
ors, Henderson Brothers, will commence
laying brick on the Neville street build
ing tomorrow and they expect to start
the third story Of the central grammar
school tomorrow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-23
GET STREETS IN GOOD
CONDITION FOR SPRING

Street Commissioner Adair has
started to put the streets in condi
tion in view of the fact that most OF
the bad weather is over. The scra-
pers were out yesterday and the
work will be continued until all the
unpaved streets are freed of the
ruts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-23
A CAR WHEEL
FELL ON FOOT

A foreigner living at AZ Chauncey
street had his left foot mashed while
working near the car shops of the Le-
high Valley railroad company yester-
day afternoon. A ear wheel dropped
upon it. He was removed to- his home
and attended by DR.. G. w. Tyrren,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-23
PARIS STRIKERS ARE
ALL BACK AT WORK

Paris, March 23:--An agreement
was signed this morning which ends
the strike of the telegraphers and
the postal employees. All the strik-
ers reported for work this afternoon
at o'clock on the government 8
promise to investigate their grew
ances, which led up TO the strike.
1t is virtually a victory for the strik-
ers. but 1t allows the government to
save its face.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-23
Bs,r uariaai of Horaes

Henry and Joseph PolkowitS went to
West Philadelphia, Pa, yesterday to
purchase carload Of horses for their
livery and exchange stables in this city.
The animals are expected tomorrow,
when they vii, be placed on sale.
Let me Sxws ssif yoar wants.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-23

Mrs. Charles Cluney, of Smith street,
will give up the restaurant business the
first Of next month, and viii move to
Fayette street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-23

All prescriptions carefally com1
pounded at Sexton's. 20 Smith
street. t0s455-2S-1t*
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-23
Materia, for ponehue Building.

The first carload of steel for J. G..
Donehue's public market and hall in
New Brunswick avenue arrived yester-
day and will SON be put in place.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-23

Finding a boarder for you Is 3
'sslight' service which want sd.
viii perform quickly for yoa.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-23

Candy fresh every day (our own
make). Sections. 20 Smith street.
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