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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1909-05-29
CHAPTER XIII.
The Rocket SjunaI.

The Rocket Signal.
Rosalfnd was cutting sweet peas in
the garden where they climbed high
upon a filmy net, humming softly to
herself.
"A penny for your thoughts!"
challenged.
She shipped an imaginary flower
from the air in my direction.
Keep your money! 1 was not think
Ing Of you! You wear, sir, an intent
commercial air; have you thread and
needles in your pack?"
1T is ordained that we continue the
game OF last night. To-day you are to
invade the very citadel and deceive
your aunt. Your cousin has left with
out notice and the situation demands
prompt action" ..
was already carrying the suitcase
toward the house, explaining as we
walked along together.
But was l so successful last night?
Was he really deceived, or did he just
play that he was?"
Hes madly in love with you. You
stole away all his senses. But he
thought you changed toward him un-
accountably on the way home"
But why didn't she tell him ?-she
must have told him."
oh, I took care of that! I rather
warned her against betraying us. And
now she's trying to punish me by be.
ing kidnapped"
Rosalind paused at the threshold,
gathering the stems of the sweet peas
in her hands.
do you think" she began, "do you
think he really liked mel mean the
real me?"
Like you! That is not the right
word for it. He's gloomily dreaming
of you-the real you-at this very mo-
ment over at Glenarm. But do hasten
into these things that Sister Margaret
picked out for you. must see your
father before carry you off. We've
no time to waste, can tell you!"
The canoe-maker heard my story in
silence and shook his head.
1T il impossible; we should only
get into deeper trouble L have no
great faith in this resemblance. It
may have worked once on young Gil
lespie, but women have sharper eyes,"
But 1t must be tried!" pleaded.
I'VE are approaching the end of these
troubles. and nothing must be allowed
tointerfere. Your sister wishes to see
you; this is her birthday"
$50 it is! So it isl" exclaimed the
canoe-maker with feeling.
Helen must be saved from her own
FOLLY. Her aunt must not know of
this latest exploit; it would ruin every
thing"
AS we debated Rosalind Joined her
persuasions to mine.
Aunt Pat must not know what
Helen has done if we can help it,. she
said.
While she changed her clothes
talked on at the house-boat with her
father.
% "My sister has asked for me?"
Eyes: your sister is ready to settle
with Henry; but she wishes to see you
first She has begged me to find you;
but Helen must go back to her aunt.
This fraudulent kidnapping must never
be known to Miss Pat. And on the
other hand, hope it may not be nee
essary for Helen to know the truth
about her father
IT dare say she would sacrifice my
own daughter quickly enough" he
said
"No; you are wrong: I do not be-
lieve it! She is making no war on
you, or on her aunt! It's against me!
She enjoys a contest; she's trying to
beat me-" ....-
"She believes that forged the Gil
lespie notes and ruined her father.
Henry has undoubtedly told her So"
Eyes; and he has used her to get
them away from young Gillespie.
:
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-19
FIND AFFAIRS OF HOME
FOR AGED IN FINE SHAPE

Postmaster George H. Tice and AL
bert Leon, who, short time ago,
were appointed as a committee to
audit the books of the Home for the
Aged, of this city, made their report
yesterday to the Board of Trustees,
and they reported that they made a
thorough examination of the books
and found. all money spent accounted
for, with balance in the treasury of
over $1,000. G. Garretson is presi-
dent; Peter A. Johanson, treasurer; /;
and Richard E. Comegys, financial
secretary.
The Board OF Managers, consisting
of Mrs. Andrews, Mrs. Baldwin, Mrs.
Brown, Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Glenn,
Mrs. Gridley, Mrs. Hommann, Mrs
Ramsey. Mrs. Sibley and Mrs. Mat
thews, have met with much success
since starting a popular subscription
to raise money for this worthy insti-
tuition. The public is cordially in
vited to visit the home at 16 High
street, and see the comfortable sur
roundings of the elderly inmates.
Miss Arnold is the custodian OF the
home.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-19
BRIEFS NOT
SUBMITTED
BY THE CITY
1t Is Now Expected That
Case Will End at June
Term of Supreme Court.
FAMOUS CASE FOR AND
AGAINST PAID FIRE DEPT.
City Attorney May Submit to
Setting Ordinance Aside or
Argue for Validity.

The case of Samuel w. Hornsby
VS.. the City of Perth Amboy, ingolv.
ing the fire department matter, viii
be ended at the June term of the
supreme court, it is expected, as City
Attorney Hommann says he does not
intend to file briefs, but expects to
appear before the court at the June
term to act in the matter.
He may either submit to the set
ting aside of the new fire depart
ment ordinance, as being invalid, or
give argum ent of its validity, SO that
the court may decide in September
and the case thus end
Lawyer Peterson says that the
case will not end here. There are
only two ways to end it," he de-
clared. Let the city fight 1t out
and have the ordinance upheld, or
let the city have the ordinance de-
clared invalid. This case must be
ended, ! maintain. before any steps
can be taken to carry out-the pro-
visions of the ordinance, according
to law" The time limit for filing
briefs expired yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-19
KIN OF
AGED WOMAN

Efforts are being made TO find rel
atives of Mary Cramer, about seventy
years old, the old woman who was
found asleep in a shed on the Sim
men place. west of the city hospital
on the night of February &c. Patrol
man MCGOWAN that night took her TO
the police station, where she was re-
leased the next morning The fol-
lowing night she appeared again and
wanted lodging. Since then the
police had not seen her, but this
morning they learned that she has
been cared for recently by Mrs.
Joseph Convery and Samuel Eble,
who live near the hospital.
Mrs. Convery went 10 the police
iar this morning and said that
she could not afford 10 keep the
woman any longer and would like TO
have her placed in the almshouse.
Chief Burke directed her to s6verseer
of the Poor Cornelius Lyons, ana
Mrs. Conyery secured the necessary
permit.
The woman is now at the aims
house and the Inatron. Mrs Salmon.
says that she seems to be hiding
She appears to be alb
sent-minded and it is believed that
she had good home and relatives
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-19
GIRL HIT BY
AUTOMOBILE
AND INJURED
Meta lverson Knocked Down
and Sustained Concussion
of the Brain.
HER SISTER HURT IN
FALL AGAINST CURB
Crowd of Children Playing
on Market Street When
Touring Car Approached.

The sfx-year-old daughter OF Carl
lverson, of 213 Market street, was
struck and seriously injured by a
large white automobile on Market
street, In front of her home this
morning. The girl was hurled a
short distance and sustained a con-
cussion of the brain, scalp wound,
contusions on the forehead and her
face was badly scratched. She was
rendered unconscious and carried in
that state into her home.
Dr.-W. 3. Ramsay was summoned
and soon after his arrival the patient
regained consciousness She suffered
somewhat from shock. Although her
injuries are severe, she will recover.
The accident occurred at 11:45
O'Clock this morning when Meta. her
sister, Agnes, about four years old,
and other children were playing on
Market street. When the auto, which
belongs to the Morris Alto Company,
of Plainfleld, approached, they scat-
tered. Meta and her sister, Agnes,
were late in running to one eide and
Meta was struck squarely by the
front Of the machine. Agnes ran
quickly towards the curb aud avoided
being struck, but in her haste, she
stumbled and cut her forehead on
the curb. She was assisted to her
home and both received medical aid.
A crowd collected within a few
seconds after the accident and all
sort of ~rumers- started. Some were
that two girls had been struck and
fatally injured by an automobile.
The accident caused considerable ex-
element.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-19
LANG MUST DIE
ON GALLOWS
Court of Pardons in Special
Session Today Refused
to Interfere.
WILL BE LAST HANGING
n9ootaI to the EVENING NEWS

n9ecfdI to the EVENING NBWs
Trenton, March 1S:-The court
OF pardons, today, refused to inter-
fere in the Lang case and the young
man, who is now in the county jail
at New Brunswick accused of the
murder of his niece at Bonhamtown
several years ago, must hang Tues
day, according to the court sentence.
The Lang case has been carried
through every court and the verdict
OF murder in the first degree has
been sustained. AS a final effort the
attorney for Lang asked the COVER
nor to summon the court of pardons
in special session in the hope that
the sentence might be changed 10
life imprisonment.
The court of pardons met here at
noon today. Alan III. Strong appear
ed for Lang and George Berdine, the
acting prosecutor, appeared for the
county. After hearing both argu-
m ents the court retired and in about
fifteen minutes reached the concur
sion that they had no cause for in
terfering
Nothing can now be done to pre-
vent the execution Of Lang, which
will occur in the court yard at New
Brunswick Tuesday. AS Lang was
originally sentenced before the law
substituting the electric chair for
the gallows went into effect, he will
be hanged, making the last execu-
tion by this method in this state.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-19
MOVE HOUSE
BY TROLLEY

Martin Hanson. osz this city, is
moving three-family frame tene-
mers house. brsea lined. distance
of mis- and a haffs for the sayre &
Fisher Brick Company at SayreYille
today. Mr.. Hanson. when he took
the contract, decided to move the
building along the trolley tracks with
the aid OF two cars, with the tenants
inside of the house.
The work was started 10 5 o'clock
this morning and will be finished to-
night. Skids were placed along the
rails and the two cars pulled the
house along. Mr.. Hanson made ar
rangements with the trolley company
to furnish the cars and was given a
day and half in which to complete
the work While the house IS being
moved, cars will transfer passengers
past.
Mr.. Hanson also has contract to
move house from Manhattan to the
Bronx across the Harlem river and
expects to move several houses on
Staten Island
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-19
HOUSES WRECKED BY
WEST VIRGINIA FLOOD

Special by United Press Wire.
Parkersburg, W. Va, March 1e:-
Three hundred thousand dollars
damage was done. one man is miss
ing, four persons were fatally in
jured and forty houses were wrecked
as result of break in two water
tanks on Prospect Hill at $3.50
O'Clock this morning. The deluge
swept down the hill carrying all be-
fore 1t. The city faces a water fam
inc. Fire protection is curtaiIed
st. Johns lutheran church was
wrecked and a summer school was
damaged. Three residences were
swept from their foundation and
carried 200 yards
ADD HOUSES WRECKED
The bodies of Walter Maggie. his
wife and child have been recovered
from the ruins. SeaFehers are look
ing for others. Several people are
missing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-19
RULE ENTERED
IN SCALE CASE
Lawyer GoIdberger Obtains
1t from Justice Bergen
Hearing on March rs.
TO AMEND COURT RECORD
Special to tie EVENING NEWS.

Trenton, March 19:-Justice Ber-
gen entered rule in the Supreme
Court yesterday in regard to the mat
ter on certiorari, of the Moneyweight
Scale Company VS.. Aaron H. Fried
man, defendant, prosecutor, of Perth
Amboy.
The rule, which was granted to
Leo Goldberger. attorney for Fried
man, Is for hearing on March 28
regarding an amendment to the dis
trict court records. The rule first or
ders that Judge Adrian Lyon. of the
district court, make return to the
supreme court within ten days from
yesterday, to give grounds offered by
the defendants attorney He Is or
dered to show whether the case was
adjourned from the return day to the
next court day. in open court, or af-
ter the adjournment of court. He
is further ordered to give reasons, II
any, by the defendants, for objecting
to the filing of an amendment in
state of demand. 1t is also ordered
that the court return whether the
court held that the writ of replevin
operated as a state of demand.
This action is the result of the
above case being fought in the Perth
Amboy district court. Upon a recent
date, 1t Is alleged by Lawyer Gold
bergerf1 the clerk adjourned the
case of his own accord. 1t is for that
reason that he has brought the ac-
tion to amend the court record.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-19
Youth in Act Of BurgIarizinq
Glatstein's Place in North
Amboy Seen by Cop.
TOLD WHERE ACCOMPLICE
COULD BE LOCATED
One of Prisoners Has a Jail
RecOrd--Bo Held in
$500 Bail.

Andrew Takach, sixteen years old,
of 81 Elizabeth street, and John
Stufka, eighteen years, of 695 State
street, were held in default of $500
bail by Recorder Pickersgill this
morning to await the action of the
grand jury on charges of burglary.
I The two youths attempted to rob
the shoe factory of z. GIatstein at
20 Charles street about 10 o'clock
last night and would have succeeded
had not Patrolman Gutowski appear
ed on the scene just In time to see
Takach coming out through a hole In
the side OF the building, which was
partially destroyed by fire Monday
noon.
The youth saw the oficer and
tried to Jump over a fence but the
policeman was too quick and placed
Takach under arrest. With PATROL
man Kozusko, who had arrived in the
meantime. Patrolman Gutowski
searched the building, expecting to
find an accomplice. While they found
no one inside they discovered that
there was bundle of leather Just
outside Of the hole, and a number of
shoes near it on the inside, which
had been piled up by Takach.
Patrolman Gutowski questioned
his prisoner and drew from him the
information that John Stufka, OF
695 State street, had helped him.
After the owner of the building had
been notified, Patrolman Gutowski
took his prisoner to the police station.
while Patrolman Gutowski arrested
Stufka In his home
When arraigned before the record
er this morning Takach pleaded
guilty and said he had tried to steal
the shoes because he was out of
work. In reply to the recorders
questions he said he was sixteen
years old and a slav, but to the sur
prise of the court, was unable to
tell what country he came from. He
said that he was brought to this
country by his parents when only two
years old and had forgotten what
country he left behind He said that
he lived with his mother at present
and had once attended School No. 9.
Stufka, when questioned, declared
that he had not entered the building
last night, but simply kept watch
outside. He said that he had been
persuaded to go to the place by
Takach and had not had work since
he was released six months ago from
jail, where he was sent for robbery
on the Lehigh Valley.
Abraham Glatstein, son of the
owner of the shoe factory, was
present at the hearing and signed
against the prisoners, who
will be taken to the county Jail today
in default of bail.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-19
CLOSES PLANT FORA
cOLoREp MANS FUNERAL

William Fl. Hunt, millionaire iron
manufacturer of West Brighton, Staten
Island, closed his plant yesterday after
noon out of respect for Henry DeHart,
a colored man, seventy-six years old,
and one of his most faithful employees,
who died suddenly on Tuesday and who
was buried yesterday from the Church
of the Ascension. Mr.. Hunt, accom-
panied by his 200 employees, attended
the funeral
DeHart, who was probably the most
widely known colored man on Staten
Island, worked for twenty years for
Mr.. Hunt. Two years ago he was pen
stoned.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-19
BIG FATAL FIRE
IN FIFTH AVE.
5u unlssa prsss wire.

Special by United Press Wire. ~ z
New York, March 19:-A half
million dollar fire gutted fashion
able Fifth avenue apartment house
early today and routed the. guests of
the Hotel Plaza. Twenty persons
were injured, five of whom may die.
Four are firemen, and one is wom-
an.
A strong police guard was placed
about the scene today. 1t is be-
lieved that jewels and money to the
value of a 100000 are in the burn
ed structure. Rev. Penoyer Simp-
son, former president Of Marietta
College, Ohio, is missing, and is be-
lieved to be dead in the ruins. His
wife and daughter were rescued,
both badly burned.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-19
ACQUIT SHARP; CANNOT
AGREE ON THE COOPERS

Special BY United Press Wire
Nashville. Tenn, March 19-John
B. Sharp, accused with Duncan B.
and Robin Cooper, of the murder of
former Senator Edward w. Car
mack, was acquitted by the jury this
afternoon. The jury at the same
time reported disagreement in the
case of the Coopers. The court dis
charged Sharp and ordered the jury
returned to the jury room to further
consider the cases of the Coopers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-19
TAX DECISION
is RESERVED

Decision was reserved in the case
on appeal of the Delaware & Allan
tic Telegraph & Telephone Company
VS.. the Township of Monroe, yester-
day. in hearing before the State
Board of Equalization of Taxes, in
Elizabeth.
The complainants had been assess
ed $2,400 on poles, wires, ETC.,
which amount they wanted reduced
to 1915.
Members of the Middlesex County
Board of Equalization of Taxes, in
cluding Secretary William A. Spen-
Ger, We're present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-19
YOUNG PEOPLE AT
MEETING IN kEASBEY

At the weekly meeting of the young
people at the Keasbey mission last
night an especially interesting pro-
gram was carrid out. Mrs. Adrian
Lyon was the leader. her subject be-
ing Whatsoever thy hand findeth to
do, do 1t with thy might" There
were selections on the mandolin by
Miss Laura Koyen, Miss Mary Han
son and John Peterson.
The Presbyterian Christian En-
deavor Society from this city will
have charge of the meeting Sunday.
The leader will be Harry Trimmer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-19
About Shoe fepairinq

When you want your shoes repair
ed, pay little more and have them
repaired by hand. A machine cuts
the welt of and draws 1t in because
a machine has straight needle.
Don't mind spending a few more
cents to have your work down right
They cannot use the heavy leather
on machine. This In itself proves
that hand work Is the only satisfac-
tory method of hayinz shoes repaired.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-19
THE HOUSE TAKES UP
THE NEW TARIFF BILL

Special BY United Press Wire.
Washington, March 19:-The
House at 1884 o'clock this after
noon went into committee as the
whole for the consideration of a tariff
bill and the clerk began the four
hour task of reading the bill.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-19
G. F. REYNOLDS
BUYS BIG CAR

George F. Reynolds has purchased
a seven-passenger forty horsepower
Mitchell touring car from the Perth
Amboy Garage Company, local agents
for the Mitchell automobiles. He
took an endurance trip to Atlantic.
City, where Mrs. Reynolds and Mrs.
Leo Schwartz are staying for few
days. Mr.. Reynolds and Mr..
Schwartz have returned.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-19
FROM
THE JUDGMENT

Lawyer Leo Foldberger represent
ing Nathan Gluck, the defendant in a
case tried In the district court, has
started pfeparatisass to appeal the
case to the Supreme Court. The case
is that OF the N. j. Produce Co. VS..
Nathan Gluck. and Judgment was
rendered in favor of the plaintiff yes
terday. for sS1.59, the amount of the
bill alleged to be due the plaintiffs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-19
WHITE MAN Is
LYNCHED TOO
Special by United Press Wire.

Special by United Press Wire.
Elkins, w. Va, March 19.-Joe
Brown, white, who shot and prob
ably fatally wounded Scott White.
chief of the police of Whitman, w.
Va, was taken from jail here early
today by mob of fifty men and was
lynched.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-19
SPEEDING AuToIsT
PAID FINE OF $40

Oliver Welsh, of South Amboy,
who was arrested Monday night by
Patrolman Hartmann for reckless
automobile driving on Smith street,
was given a hearing before Recorder
Pickersgill last night. He pleaded
guilty and paid a ffne OF $40, which
was imposed
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-19
TURKISH CONSUL AT
NEW YORK RESIGNED

Special by Unsfed Press W5rs.
New York, March 19:-Mundji
Bey, for eight years the Turkish con-
sui general here, resigned today and
will sail for Europe tomorrow. Re
Gently he was complained against by
q committee of Turks and Armenians
for charging unwarranted fees for
passports.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-19
CONCERT FOR AID
OF TRAIN VICTIM

A sacred concert and moving pic
ture performance will be given at
the Lyric theatre next Sunday after
noon for the benefit of Joseph
Kubinak, who was run ever by 4
Lehigh Valley train a few weeks
ago.
The proceeds will be used to pur-
chase pair of artificial limbs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-19
MORGAN AND ITALIAN
KING IN CONFERENCE
speotal bu united Press Wtre.

Rome, March 19:-King Victor re-
ceived ]. Pierpont Morgan today.
He asked cooperation in the Kings
plans to stamp out the Black Handlers
by education and by establishing
night schools in the principal cities
of America for immigrants.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-19
ROBBERS FIGHT
WITH CITIZENS
Special by United Press Wire.

Special by United Press Wire.
Memphis, Tenn, March 19:-Rob-
bers shot up the town of Bald Knob,
Ark, early today, wrecked the bank
with dynamite and fought a pitched
battle with citizens before escaping
on horses. One citizen is reported
killed and several wounded.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-19
is YOUR POLL
TAX BILL PAID?

The time limit for the payment Of
poll taxes expires today and. In a
few days, all the unpaid bills will be
given by, City Collector Richard F.
White to a constable for collection.
Those who pay today viii save fifty
three cents. as that amount will be
added for interest and collection
fee, when the bills are given to the
constable.
The time limit for paying personal
taxes expired reently and. as soon as
the collections books are received
from the printers, Collector White
says they Will also be sent out
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-19
DR.. HUNT coNFERS
WITH HEALTH DEPT

No new cases of smallpox were re-
ported today. Inspector Hunt, of the
State Board of Health, was here 10
confer with the local board. The
period of incubation is nearly past
and the quarantine may, be lifted
soon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-19

First showing of Imported and
Domestic spring hats Friday evening
and Saturday. Maize McDermotts 66
Smith street s42-3-17-1S-lS-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-19
Would Charge $40.

The adv. of Deiche Bros. Dept.
Store is of especial interest today; it
viii be found on page "a.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-19
DENY ASSASSINATION OF
THE AUSTRIAN MINISTER
,pecta, b. Un,ted P,sss Wsrs.

8pecfdI bV UnIfed Pfess Wafs.
London, March ia specific
denial has been received as to the
reported assassination of Count For
gack, the Austrian minister to Ser
via at Belgrade.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-19
MEMORIAL SERVICE is
HELD FOR PETROSINO
special by United Press wsrs.

Palermo March 19:-Memorial
services were held today for Joseph
Petrosfno. At huge demonstration
orators denounced Black Hand
crimes. The body was then sent to
Naples for transportation to America.
1t was not shipped from here, the
companies fearing vengeance. The
ministry called upon the prefect of
police at Rome today to urge ac-
tivity In the search for the assassins.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-19
AERoPLANE SHOW
OPENS IN LONDON

Special By United Press wsrs-
London, March 1s:AThe first
aeroplane show ever held in this
country opened today. During the
show Wilbur Wright will receive
the Aero Club gold medal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-19

Spring opening Friday evening
and Saturday, Miss Mazie MeDer-
mott. 60 Smith street
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-19

DIR. Hay Gets Red Mems Degree.
At meeting OF Po Ambo Tribe
No. 65, Improved Order of Red
Men, last night, the chiefs degree.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-19

Mixed Chocolates fresh every day
25c. pound. Sections, 40 Smith
street. 1O36-3-19-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-03-19

Spring opening Friday evening
and Saturday. Miss Make MeDer-
mott, Sc Smith street.
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