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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12
WILL CONNECTICUT
 STAND FOR THIS?
(Hartford Courant.)

Will the gentlemen of the General Assembly please to look into the Section S.916. Here it is:
 3.916-Manufacture of Electricity Restricted.-No person or corporation unless acting under authority from the General Assembly. shall, in any city or town of this state whose popu- latfon exceeds fifteen thousand, manu- facture for sale any electricity for pur- poses of lighting or power; but this section shall not prevent such manu- facture for the purposes of the busi- ness. or for the use of the manufac- turer. or for the sale thereof to tenants in the same premises where it See what this means. It is a round about way of saying that in twelve places and only twelve. it is against the law to run a wire from one build electricity along that wire to develop power or light there. It means that the people of these places, namely:
 Bridgeport, New Haven,
 Danbury. New London.
 Hartford, NOrwalk
 Meriden, Norwich
 Middletown. Stamford
 New Britain. Waterbury
 other citizen of the state enjoys. It means that neighbOring interests can not combine and set up a dynamo and supply one another, even if they are in the same square and interfere with nobody's rights in so doing. These same debarred citizens of twelve selected cities can run shafting or belts from one building to another and carry power that way: they can estab- fish a private gas plant and draw from the common source: but they must not touch electricity.
 We do not believe there is a mem Der of the Legislature who knew this law existed, and we do not believe that there is a member who can justify it or wants to. Why not adopt the sug- gestion of Stiles Judson and do away with it altogether? It is a vicious law any way and it is grossly unfair to apply it only to twelve out of one hundred and sixty-eight towns. Would a public service commission tolerate such injustice? We guess not; and perhaps that's one reason such cor porations object to the commission. But they really help it along.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12
KILLED MAN
 FOR SMALL THEFT

Special from United Press.)
 Nashua, N. H., May 12.-Theft of a. snaT sum of money from Theodesan Balatsox, a Greek, by George Merot, a notorious character here proved fatal to-day. Marott, his heart split in two by a knife, is dead at the Emergency Hospital and Balatsox, captured af- ter desperate struggle, is held for murder. The killing was one of the most sensational ever seen in this city. The Greek found Marott in company with two other men, after having sto- len his small savings and stabbed him with his knife. He was captured ,af- ter a desperate struggle. No trace has been found of the men who were with Marott.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12
The Sew of the Mo.auite.


 The bill of the mosquito Is a com plex institution. 1t has a blunt fork at the head and is apparently srooved. Working through the groove and pro jecting from the angle of the fork is a lance of perfect form sharpened with a fine bevel. Beside it the most per feet lance looks like a hand saw. On either side of the lance two saws are arranged, with the points fine and sharp and the teeth well defined and keen. The backs of these saws play against the lance. When the mosquito aIights, with it's peculiar hum, it thrusts it's keen lance and then enlarges the aperture with the two saws, which play beside the lance until the forked bill with it's capillary arrangement for pumping the blood can be inserted. The saving process is what grates upon the nerves of the victim and causes him to strike wildly at the sawyer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12
POINTS OF INTEREST.

The Boston Household Supply Go. sell baby carriages and all kinds of house furnishings at lowest prices and on easy weekly payments.
 E. H. Dillon & Co.,, 1105 Main St., are showing an immense assort ment of banded sailor hats in all the newest shapes and colors at popular prices.
 The Wentworth Furniture Co.,, 115 John street, lave recently secured the agency for a suction cleaner, that is made in three different sizes and at a price which enables every family to own one They are thorough and sanitary. Free demonstration at their store every day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12
THE THEATRES
lPOLI'S

The entire show this week at Polls is pleasing, but there are several dis tinct hits on the bill. The headline act is Hotel Laughland," Pat Room ey's most pretentious act. Brim full of comedy, replete with novel situa- tions and elaboretely staged the act is a genuine topliner. There are six pretty and vivacious girls in the cho- rus. Hotel Laughland' is a real
 winner.
 A great hit this week is the Jane Courthope Company in the beautiful titled, Lucky Jim" For scenic dis play and heart interest the act is probably the finest vaudeville presen- tation given here during the season. The story is full of human interest and one of the special features is the introduction of a boy actor, Master Forester, who although but ten years old takes his part with the same capa- bilities of grown man.
 The remainder of the bill is resplen- dent with vaudeville's best offerings. Vinie Daley the charming danseuse has an original song and dance festi- val; The Watermelon Trust that snap py colored act always leaves them laughing; James F. Mcdonald, 1.-The Elite Entertainer" has plenty of gfn- ger, some clever songs and stories; then there are Corcoran & Dixon, those breezy burnt cork entertainers late with Lew Dockstader; and De- rel 20 & Ladue, the eccentric revolving pole artists. At the close of the show a series of brand new motion pictures is presented.
 Attention is called to the fact that this is the last week of vaudeville. Polfs Big Stock Company opens the summer season next Monday afternoon with Maxine Ealiott's brilliant success ..Her Own Way
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12
A Clever Retort.

Sir William Fraser records a clever retort made by Lord Adolphus Fitz Clarence when in Trance in attendance on the English queen. He met the Prince de Joinville, who, as a French admiral, professed to be periodically bellicose toward England in particular. He said to Lord Adolphus in a friendly manner: You, my lord, and I are eeamen. I have had but one dream in hfe-to command a smart French frig- ate and to lay my own alongside of an English ship of the same strength for twenty minutes" Lord Adolphus re- piled in a perfect spirit of courtesy,
 'T think, sir, that ten would be enough" ]"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12
HANDSOME SCARF. PIN FREE A Phenomenal Offer Made By a New
 York Firm.

Thousands of persons all over the United States are taking advantage of the generous offer made by The Mer- Till Co, 1161 Broadway, New York City, making request for a beautiful gOld-plated scarf pin for either lady or gentleman which is mailed to any one sending their name and address free of charge.
 This offer is made by this well known house to introduce their large catalogue of general merchandise. household goods, jewelry, novelties. etc., and the readers of this paper are requested to send their name and ad- dress immediately, enclosing four two cents stamps to cover packing and postage.
 Send today and be the possessor of a piece of jewe1ry that you will be p. ouo Of, and which does not cost you anything.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12
ALCOHOL IN MEDICINES.

Alcohol is the best known preserva- tive of medical compounds, and the average proprietary medicine contains from 15 per cent. to 22 per cent. which is the smallest possible amount to pre- serve the ingredients, while the aver age doctors prescription contains from 25 per cent. to 50J per cent.
 Such standard preparations as Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound contain but IS per cent. and they even put the Compound up in tablet form, objects to alcohol in any degree, may use,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12
Caught Big Blackfish.

Meyer Harrington caught nine pound blackfish, Friday, with his hands, without the aid of a net or hook and line. MT. Harrington was after a mess of flatfish, when he saw the big blackfish swimming near the surface of the water. He rowed to- ward it and found that it had a big ent1y by being hit by dredge. The fisherman reached over and drew the big fish into the boat.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12
At the Hub.

A New Yorker was visiting in Bos- ton. Seeing 8 parrot in a cage, he asked:
 Does Polly want a crackerH
 'I require no sustenance from you whatever" replied the Back Bay bird, with hauteur.-YonkersS Statesman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12
Saving Braas.

Almost all hack saws or jig saws will cut soft brass very well. The teeth must be very fine and some judg- ment employed in their use. The jig saws are extremely light, not larger than a small wire. and must be used in spring frame that will hold them tight so that they will not double up. Jewellers saws will be needed for spring brass.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12

If you desire a clear complexion take Foley's Orino Laxative for constipa- ton ani liver trouble as it will stimu- late these organs and thoroughly cleanse your system. which is what everyone needs in the spring in order to feel well. F. B. Brill. local agent
 s1 3 s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12

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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-16
FOR THIS AFTERNOON
Furnishings of Saloon at 19
Hall Avenue to Go Under
Foreclosure.
ALL KINDS OF TROUBLE
Application for Transfer Of
License to Another Man
Before Excise Board.

The Peter Breidt City Brewing
Company, of Elizabeth, have fore
closed a chattel mortgage which they
hold on the fixtures in the saloon of
Witalius Mejdak, proprietor OF sa-
loon at 19 Hall avenue, and the
goods are to be sold at auction on the
premises at 2 O'Clock this afternoon.
The articles consist of front bar,
back bar, work boards, cooler.
twelve chairs, three tables, window
screens, partitions, two summer
doors and all pipes and connections
in the place
An application for a transfer OF
Mejdaks license to Anton Gadek is
pending before the Board of Excise
Commissioners and at the regular
meeting of the board on June 8,
Lawyer Thomas Brown, representing
Mejdak spoke against the applica-
tion, claiming that 1t had been made
against his clients wishes. The
Peter Breidt Brewing concerns rep-
resentative holds Meidak's power Of
attorney and, 1t is alleged, the APP
plication for the transfer was made
contrary to Mejdak's wishes, where
upon he engaged counsel.
The city attorney has given 1t as
his opinion that the holder of the
power of attorney has the right to
ask for a transfer and the request
may be granted at the next regular
meeting of the board, together with
transfer of the license from 19 Hall
avenue to IS Hall avenue.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-16
IVY PLANTED
/. BY GRADUATES
Class of 1909 Holds Cere-
monies at High School
With Faculty Present.
DEDICATE A TABLET
Marble Bearing Inscription
Placed in School WALL
TOmOrrOw's PROGRAM.
DEDICATE A TABLET

Ivy was planted at noon today by the
class of .'09 in front of the high school
and a marble slab, six by nine inches,
containing the inscription, "Class of 700
Ivy which had been set in the outside
Of the wall, was dedicated
Arthur LaRoe, president of the class
planted the ivy and Miss Julia Margar-
etten delivered the oraticn. This year Is
graduates are the first to place a mar.
BILE slab in the school wall, which is a
custom at some colleges.
The members of the class and faculty
were present.
The class will hold its class day exer.
cises in the Majestic theatre at 8
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon, and tomor.
row night they will enjoy strawride
to Hillside Inn, Metuchen, in two large
wagons.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-16
.CLAIRVOYANT
GETS ANXIOUS
Nine. Fay Arrested Here on
Charge of SwindIing
Would Be Free.
WAS WITH The CARNIVAL
sseosal to the BvBNIN0 Nsws.

eSectGI to the EVENING NEWS.
New Brunswick, June 16:-Mrs.
Samuel Silverstein, who, under the
name Of Nine. Zola Fay, was a
clairvoyant at the carnival. which re-
Gently spent week in Perth Am
boy, and who was arrested there on
a charge preferred by Chester Van
Scoy, a farmer near Wilkes-Barre,
Pa, accusing her of swindling him
out of $1,000, has commenced action
to get out of jail. She has engaged
Lawyer Harry Cook, of this city who
got out writ before Justice Bergen.
A hearing on the writ will be held
before Justice Willard P. Voorhees,
this afternoon. 1t is alleged that
the commitment made out by Rec
order Pickersgill at Perth Amboy is
Illegal.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-16
WILL PREPARE THE MAPS
Ocean Boulevard to be Built
from Sandy Hook to Cape
May Point.
EXPENSE ON COUNTIES
State Will Pay One Third Of
Cost and Eventually
May Take All.

Trenton, June 16:-With Governor
Fort as chairman and Road Commission
er Frederick Gilkyson as secretary, the
State Highway Commission, provided
for by the late Legislature, organized
yesterday at the state house and in
structed Robert A. Meeker, who was
appointed engineer, to prepare at once
a provisional map Of the proposed great
ocean boulevard to run from Sandy
Hook to Cape May Point
Colonel Gilkyson reported to his fell
low commissioners that several county
officials had notified him of a willing
ness on the part Of their constituency
to begin work on their parts of the bou-
levard. AS first contemplated the road
way was to have been built by the state
lat state expense. The money string
ency which was the chief topic Of the
last legislative session discouraged that
plan. Senator Oliver H. Brown, of
Monmouth county, after strenuous work
succeeded in putting through a measure
that provided for the ocean boulevard,
but he was forced to compromise with
the opposition and insert proviso for
two-thirds payment for the work by the
counties through which the road is to
lhoNs hO bUlNNA IL " lAllhdAtiN dHhCof
the entire cost upon the state.
On Highway Commission.
The Brown law created the State
Highway Commission, the members be.
ing the Governor, Speaker of the House
John d. Prince and President Joseph
is. Frelinghuysen, Of the Senate, and
Commissioner Gilkyson.
Mr.. Meeker, who was selected as en-
gineer, is connected with Colonel Gilky
son S department and will receive NJ
extra compensation for his new duties
unless later legislature is more open
handed than the last No state funds
were made available for the highway
commission.
Adjournment was taken to July s
when the commission will meet at the
governor g Sea Girt cottage at II
o o'clock in the morning to discuss th,
whole proposition with committees from
Monmouth, Ocean, Atlantic and Cap,
May counties. These committees are tc
consist of five members each, one Of the
five in every case to be the director OF
the county Board Of Freeholders.
There will be a great deal of bridge
building necessary to carry out the
plan for the boulevard, and that will be
one of the chief topics for discussion
at next month S gathering.
There are good many fine shore
roads, such as that which runs through
Asbury Park. Senator Brown and hi.
fellow hackers of the boulevard plan
of whom none is more enthusiastic thar
Governor Fort, plan to work out com
prehensive road-building scheme that
will provide for connecting all these
That would mean vast saving a,
against the construction of new boule
ward.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-16
DENIED TRYING TO
BREAK INTO SALOON

Adam Laskowski, proprietor of a
saloon at 659 State street, reported
to Patrolman Kozusko at $50
o'clock this morning that two men
had tried short time before to
break into his place. He gave the
policeman the names of the two
men. The policeman went to their
homes. and finding them in bed and
willing to prove that they had been
there since early evening he refused
to arrest them and told the saloon
keeper he would have to swear out
warrants.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-16
SERIOUS CHARGE MADE
AGAINST GIRLS FATHER

New Brunswick, June 16:-Detectivt
Hoffman, OF the prosecutor 3 Office, yes
terday arrested Christopher Shelley, Of
Ernston, near South Amboy, and took
him before Justice Mason, Of South All.
boy, charged with Illegal relations with
his seventeen -year-old daughter. The
man and daughter were brought here
yesterday afternoon The girl ID said
to Be Il critical condition
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-16
WANTED TO GO TO WORK

William Anderson, thirty years old
of 116 Gordon street, carpenter,
was arrested this morning by PATROL
man Tonnesen as he is believed to
be demented Contractor MAIDS j.
Dinesen made the complaint against
the man who he said had been
bothering him for the past few days
and this morning insisted on going
to work in some houses which the
contractor is erecting at State and
Lewis streets.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-16
NOT
A FILIBUSTER
United States Authorities
Officially Informed as tU
Intention of the Vessel.
BOUGHT BY GOVERNMENT


Washington, June 16:-The State de-
partment today was officially informed,
through the legation at Caracas that the
steamer Nanticoke and the tug Dis
patch, which were seized last night and
suspected by the United States author
tiles as being ready to engage in a
Iflibustering expedition to Venezuela,
were purchased by the governments
navigation service for Lake Maracaibo.
1t is understood the steamers will COM
pete with the monopoly granted pris
vate company by Castro.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-16
NOTIFIED OF SUDDEN
DEATH OF SISTER

Miss Grace Manning was notified
today that her sister Mrs. Hunt was
found dead In bed in her home at
Bethlehem, Pa, this morning. De-
tails were not given, but as Mrs.
Hunt had been suffering from heart
trouble 1t is supposed that that was
the cause.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-16
Mr.. ELLIS HONORED
BY LARGE ORDER

Herman Ellis has received word
from Grand Master Sender, of the
Independent Order of Birth Abra-
ham that he has been elected Dis
trict Deputy of the territory compris-
ing Perth Amboy, New Brunswick
and Roosevelt. Mr. Ellis says he
does not know whether to accept or
not, realizing the responsibility In
connection with the position, as well
as the duties.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-16
VISITORS FOR ST.
PATRICKS ALLIANCE

State President John ]. Gavagan,
of Trenton, and Grand Secretary Nc
Connell will make an official visit to
st. Patrick's Alliance at meeting
In Foresters' hall tomorrow night.
A delegation from New Brunswick
VIII be present.
After the meeting social time
will follow and refreshments will be
served.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-16
PRISONER SHOWED
FIGHT; GETS ONE DAY

Joseph spovski, of William street,
was arrested last night by Special OH
Ger Patrick Nieland, Of the Lehigh Val.
ley railroad, who said he had caught
him stealing wood The man was SEN
fenced to one day in the lookup. He
showed fight when arrested and slightly
injured the officer.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-16
DIVORCE GRANTED
IN JORGENSEN CASE

Christian Jorgensen, formerly Of
North Amboy, has obtained decree
of divorce in the Court of Chancery
from his wife Mrs. Saluda Jorgen-
sen, who is at present in Missouri
The case has been pending in the
court for more than a year and tes-
timony was taken several times.
Lawyer Peter A. Peterson repre-
sented the husband in the suit
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-16
FAST TRAIN ON
ERIE WRECKED
0y United Press wirs.

Special by United Press wire.
Elmira, N. y, June 16;-As result
of the derailment of fast passenger
train called the Buffalo, Chicago and
Cincinnati express on the Erie railroad
at WaverIy Narrows this morning, three
were seriously hurt and several less
seriously. Those badly hurt are: Miles
|Covell, Of Hornell, n. Y; Lewis GER
leeken, Of New York; George Lowe, Of
Bliss, N. Y.
The train which was running at a
high rate of speed, followed the engine
which left the rails. Traffic was tied
up for several hours.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-16
COLLECTING TAX
FOR UNCLE SAM

Deputy Revenue Collector G. E..
Van Voorhis, of Elizabeth, is at the
Packer House today for the purpose
Of receiving liquor dealers and all
merchants who sell goods on which
there is a government tax.
Mr.. Voorhis will be here again
Friday.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-16

Alterations are under way on the
exterior of f. A. Seaman's drug
store In the Mccormick building at
Smith and High streets. The en-
trance is to be moved neared the
corner and the windows made larger.
The work is being done by J. p.
Koyen.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-16
Hypnotist Scores a hit.

Albert H. Bran is scoring dis
tinct hit in his hypnotic act at
Sweets theatre this week. Large
audiences have been the rule and
Mr.. Bran has not failed to put one
subject to sleep. New subjects are
going upon the stage at every per-
Torrance and Mr.. Bran has been
the recipient of much applause.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-16
MANY KILLED
IN EXPLOSION

Denver, June 16:--It is impossible
yet to estimate the number Of dead
buried under the tons of debris result
ing from an explosion at the power
house of the Denver Gas and Electric
Company, late last night. 1t is be-
lieved that at least six are dead and a
score injured. Hundreds of men are
working today to clear away the debris.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-16
BUYS PIANO STORE

w. D. zelman, piano dealer, has pur-
chased the establishment of Steger &
Sons at Smith and Hobart streets. lie
viii take charge tomorrow.
Henry Royle, manager for Stegers
will remain in their employ.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-16
BIG TEUTONIC
GOES AGROUND

Special By United Press Wire.
New York, June 16:-The White
Star liner Teutonic which sailed
from this city at 10 o'clock this
morning went ashore in Ambrose
channel near the lightship before
noon. In response to a wireless the
tugs Chapman and Relief have gone
to her assistance and the revenue
cutters Mohawk and Seneca are
standing by. The captain expects
to float the vessel at high tide
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-16
CADETS PREPARE
FOR LAWN FESTIVAL

The social committee Of the West
minister Cadets last night completed
plans for the sixth annual military
fete on the lawn adjoining the Pres
byterian chapel, Friday, June 25.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-16
A BIG BLAZE
IN NEW YORK
'pectal 6v Umtted Press Wirs.

Special bv UMtted Press Wirs.
/ New York, June 16:-The big FIVE
story plant of Hardman, Beck, &
Company, piano manufacturers, in
West 4Sth street was totally des-
troyed by fire today. Life and prop
perty was endangered in the neigh
borhood as result of the blaze.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-06-16
POLICE CHIEFS
ON BLACK HAND
At Annual Convention Are
Urged to Unite in Stamp
ing Out the Society.
CALL WORLDS CONGRESS
Secretary of State Knox Will
be Asked to Act in
the Matter.
CALL WORLDS CONGRESS
Special on United Press Wire.

Buffalo, N. Y, June 6.-stamp-
out of the Black Hand societies all
over the world was the consuming
topic at the annual police chiefs
convention this morning. Major
Richard Sylvester, chief of police al
Washington, urged the calling of an
international congress to discuss
ways and means to wipe out the SO
cieties. Secretary Knox of the state
department will be asked to com.
municate with foreign countries urg.
ing the sleuths of the Old World tc
attend such a congress.