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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-10-20
BayOnnG YaChtsmen, Seeing Flames,
Leave Launch Just in the Nick Of
Time TO Save Their Lives.
ALCOHOL STOVE IS OVERTURNED

The upsetting of an alcohol stove
endangered the lives of two men on
a gasoline launch in Princes Bay, off
the S. S. White Dental Works, yes
terday afternoon about 2S0 O'clock.
The boat, the Walter B., thirty-three
feet long, with a. cabin on 1t, and
hailing from Bayonne, caught fire
and furnished Its passengers with an
exciting experience which was, wit
messed by number af people
The craft was in charge of Joseph
McGrath, of Bayonne. who with a
companion left that city at noon yes
terday en- route for Atlantic High
lands to get some storage batteries
which had been left there last sum-
mer. While coming through the
Narrows OF South Beach something
happened to the engine and the boat
stopped. Repairs were made and the
launch proceeded under half speed
down the bay.
When point opposite the S. s.
White plant was reached McGrath
anchored and was going ashore In a
small boat, which they had In tow,
to see Captain G. C. Wincapaw, a
friend, concerning the engine. Nc
Grath was about to step into the
bateau when his companion, who had
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-10-20

CAMP PAIGN WARNS UP,
NEE TINGS TO BE HELD

AS election day Is only two weeks
of both parties are beginning to
warm up and a number of meetings
throughout the city and county will
be held. The democrats Will have a
meeting in Washington hall tonight
and 1t 1t is reported that the repub-
llcans are planning to hold a mass
meeting In the new Auditorium next
week. The fourth ward republicans
will meet tonight in Mckinley ball
In Elm street.
All of the democratic county and
city candidates, together with the
members of the executive committee,
will be at Washington hall tonight
to meet the democratic voters OF the
city and talk over campaign matters.
The leaders said this morning that
1t was not to be mass meeting, but
would be held simply for the pur-
pose of giving the voters a chance
to meet and talk with the different
candidates. Speechmaking Is not ON
the program, but every democrat In
the city is invited to be present.
The Sixth Ward Democratic Club
will hold ball in Pulaski hall to-
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YOUNG LADIES'
CLUB AFFAIR
Dance in Washington Hall
Enjoyed by Large Number
OF Guests Last Night.
MANY NOVEL FEATURES

The dance of the Young Ladies'
Club in Washington hall last night
was one Of the best arranged and
most entertaining events of its kind
held here this season. 1t was large
ly attended by local young people, as
well as merrymakers from New
Brunswick, Metuchen, Roosevelt,
Chrome, Woodbridge and Totten-
Vile.
The affair opened at O'clock and
ended about this morning. There
was not dull moment, as the young
ladies OF the club, under whose aus
pices the dance was held, were royal
hostesses. Stelnhauser's five-piece
orchestra furnished music.
A supper march, In which thirty
two couples participated, was one of
the features of the evening 1t was
led by Miss Margaret Dunn and
Edward Koyen Refreshments, CON
sisting OF cake, fruit and coffee, were
served IN the balcony The ladies
are SO elated over the success OF the
venture that they are planning TO
make the dance an annual event.
The ladies composing the Young
Ladies' Club are: Miss Margaret
Dunn, chairman; Miss Helen Fitz-
gerald, Miss Dora FEEDER and Miss
Hattie OBrfen. Edward Koyen and
Frank Davis were floor managers
and Constable James f. O'Brien att
tended at the door.
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ALIEN SENTENCED tn
80 YEARS IN PRISON

Special to the EVENING NEWS
New Brunswick, Oct. Murder
In the second degree is the verdict
brought in by the Jury in the case
of Robert Allen. accused of the muir
der of Charles Mclaughlin. Allen
was at once sentenced TO thirty years
in state prison, the full penalty.
The jury retired at 11:20 o'clock
this morning and was out a little
less than three hours.
All the testimony In the case was
finished yesterday. Robert Adrain,
attorney for the defense, began his
summing up at o'clock yesterday
afternoon. He finished this morning
and was followed by Prosecutor
Booraem for the state. The Judge s
charge was brief and impartial,
Clifford Voorhees,, In opening for
the defense yesterday, said they
would show that the man had been
so drunk that 1t was impossible for
him to commit crime.
Blair s. Just, of Stelton, testified
that Allen was such good work
man that he had presented gold
watch to him last February.
Thomas Just told Of discharging
Allen July Z for being on spree
John Hickey said that Allen, the
morning OF July 10, appeared as If
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he had been on a spree.
Recorder Houghton testified that
Allen had complained to him on July
8 of having been robbed in Highland
Park.
Hackman John Mccormick told Of
one of Aliens Joy rides.
Hans loft testified that Allen had
been drinking heavily.
John Bates testified that Allen had
been drinking.
Howard c. Rule testified to Allen
drawing money from the savings In
stitution.
Romeo .McWhorter, Of Stelton;
Harry 0imstead OF Stelton; and
Charles Bloomfield, testified that Al
len had been drinking heavily for
several days before the shooting
Chief O'Connell and Sergeant Clin-
ton were called in rebuttal and
swore that at the time of his arrest.
Allen had said nothing about being
robbed at the Mclaughlin stables.
Samuel Roberts swore that when
Allen went into the stables to look
at the horses, he was there and Me-
Laughlin was not in the stables
John Harkins was put on to tell
about the fight between Mclaughlin
and Allen In his saloon in 1904, but
was withdrawn.
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SAYS WIFE HAS
DESERTED HIM
Jacob GeigIe Returned Home
to Find Her Cone Man
Is Suspected.
POLICE RECEIVE REPORT

A man representing himself to be
Jacob +. Geigie, Of $50 Washington
street, appeared at the police station
this morning and reported that his wife
had eIoped with another woman's s hus
band, leaving him with three children,
William, twelve years old; Elva, eight
years old, and Gilbert, two years old.
He said the wife Of the man with
whom his wife went AWAY, found a note
from her husband on table this
morning stating that be and Mrs,
Geigle had gone west.
Mr.. Geigle told pitiful story and
seemed hearth broken. II said he has
known for some time that his wife had
been friendly with the other man, and
that be had entreated her to keep away
from him. He said that she was
brought home at O'Clock Sunday
morning by Patroiman Hartung and
he believes she had been with the man
previously. He said the man q wife is
left with two children, girl twelve
years old and boy two
Mr.. GeiRle said that he last saw his
wife ~ 7 o'clock last night when she
cooked his supper for him. lie says he
had to 70 out on business and, when he
returned shortly before o'clock, his
children said their mother had gone out
It short time before. On investigating.
Mr.. Geigle says, be found that gold
watch, a present from himself was
gone.
The husband said he had recently
been employed al the Chesebrongh Vas
cline Works and wanted an officer to 20
to his home and ascertain the truth Of
his story Sergeant Dunham advised
(Continneo on pace z.l
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lighted the alcohol .stove to make
coffee, In some manner overturned
the stove.
Oil and Gasoline Ignited.
In. an instant the. oil and gasoline
in the bottom of the boat were
ablaze and the men barely had time
to take to the small boat and row
away without being burned. George
Van Wagner. in his launch, and
Charles Schopp, in his launch, put
off from Princes Bay beach and sue
ceeded in getting the boat near the
8. s. White dock, where stream OF
water from the hydrant on the COM
pany's wharf was played on the
flames. The boat was finally beach
ed and the fire extinguished, but not
until it had completely gutted the
craft from stem to stern.
The launch had recently been
overhauled at cost of 5000. The
engine is practically useless. as the
heat melted and twisted almost every
part of 1t.
Mr.. McGrath said the loss would
reach about $4,000. The boat was
insured and was one of the most up
to-date OF It's kind It was fitted
with electric lights and every con-
yenience.
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night and in all probability number
of the candidates VIII attend. Many
tickets have been sold and arrange
ments are being made to accommo-
date large crowd.
Saturday night there will be a
meeting of the democrats Of the fifth
ward at William Massopust's place
in Chauncey street, at which all the
county and city candidates are ex-
pected to be present There will be
speechmaking. following parade
and fireworks.
At the meeting of the republicans
of the fourth ward In Mckinley hall
tonight, campaign plans will be dis
cussed and the members of the new
ly-organized Young Mems Republi-
can Club Of the ward will be present.
Some of the county and city candi-
dates will also be in attendance.
Republican City Chairman Ira B.
Tice said this morning that he had
not heard anything about a mass
meeting in the Auditorium but that
a meetingaof the county committee
would be held during the first part
of next week.
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TOWNSHIP OFFICIAL A
MATCH FOR CREW OF TROLLEY CAR.
HARMONIES OF
COLOR AT BAZAR

There was large attendance last
night at the bazar Of the Woman's
Guild of st. Peters Episcopal church,
which was opened In the new parish
house in Rector street at 4 o'clock
yesterday afternoon. While the
prettily decorated booths did an ex-
ceptionally good business from the
opening hour, the Victrola entertain
ment in the auditorium on the sec
ond floor drew large audience.
For about two hours, beginning at
8 o'clock, classic Instrumental selec-
tions and numbers by famous opera
singers were enjoyed. Tonight an
other entertainment of a more elab-
crate style will be given. The Or
pheus Glee Singers will appear and
reproductions of famous paintings in
tableaux will be given. Many chill
dren and some Of the older members
of the parish will take part in the
tableaux. Tomorrow night the pro-
gram will be practically the same
with perhaps few changes and ad-
ditions. The admission TO the enter
tainment tonight and tomorrow
night, when the bazar will close, will
be twenty-five cents, while last night
1t was but fifteen cents.
Supper Feature.
A feature of the bazar is the de-
licious suppers which are served In
the gymnasium. Last night, for
only thirty-five cents, the following
tempting menu was served: cold
ham, cold roast beef. cold tongue,
cold lamb, clam chowder, biscuit,
bread, pickles, celery, potato salad,
coffee, tea and cake. Tonight q gem
uine New England supper will be
served and tomorrow night chicken
supper, frioassee style, Will be OBJ
tainable, Supper is served each
night from 6 to 10 o'clock Mrs.
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LINKS TALK OF
A BIG REUNION
Engine Company May As
ssmbIs All Living Ex-
Members for a Banquet.
------------------
ANNIVERSARY DEC. 20

Lincoln Engine Company is plan
ming for big reunion which may be
held on December 29 to mark the
twenty anniversary of the
company. AS yet it is not certain
ty, but a committee is Investigating
the probable cost of the function.
which would be elaborate in detail
An effort would be made to have
every living member and ex-member
of the company present and 1t is
estimated the gathering would num-
Der sixty.
The ball committee of Lincoln En-
gine Company met last night to
make further preparations for the
event on February / in the Audito-
rum. It was reported that tickets
will be issued tomorrow night.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-10-20
RUNAWAY GIRL
ISCAUGHT HERE
Lillian Mount, is Years Old,
OF Atlantic Highlands, is
Sent Home.
WELL KNOWN TO CAMPERS

Lillian Mount, sixteen years old, Of
Atlantic Highlands, was arrested at
the Central railroad station at 0:15
0 clock last night by Patrolman Wood
on a charge Of being a runaway from
her home.
After spending the night in the lock
mp she was arraigned before Recorder
Pickersgill this morning and dis
charged with promise to return to
the Highlands Immediately. Patrol.
man Wood took her to the railroad sta
tion and put her on train.
Miss Mount is well known to many
from this city who have camped dur
ing the summer at the Highlands,
where her mother keeps store, where
campers purchase food supplies
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-10-20
MOORE FILES
HIS PETITION

School Commissioner George Moore,
providing he amends the petition which
he has on file at the county clerk IS Of
fee within five days before election,
will be a candidate on an independent
ticket for reelection from the fourth
ward. Mr.. Moore tried to file his pc
tition as an independent candidate with
City Clerk La Roe Monday morning,
to the county clerk. He went TO New
Brunswick, but, as Mr.. Conger would
not accept it, returned to this city and
fled 1t with Mr.. La Roe shortly after
5 clock Mr. La Roe sent it to Mr..
Conger yesterday and the latter noti-
fed him by telephone this morning
that it was incorrect but that he would
hold it in order to give Mr. Moore a
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-10-20
CENTRAL ENGINEERS
AT MARKET STREET

Civil engineers OF the Central
Railroad Company are still in this
city making surveys and taking
levels and measurements for the
proposed elevated railroad system
through this city. They have COM
pleted their work on the north end
of the proposed system and are now
at work with measuring tape and In
struments between Market street
and the river
As told. a plan OF the proposed
elevated tracks had been prepared
prior to the taking Of measurements
along the route. extending from the
Raritan river to the QW tower. That
plan Is now being revised. as the en-
gineering work progresses A new,
complete and detailed drawing of the
system will be made at the compile
tiou Of the work now under way.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-10-20

James S. Wight and bevy of pretty
young Mattresses preside over the
seven tables. Those In charge of the
culinary department are Mrs. Will
liam Hoy, Mrs. Samuel w. Hornsby
and Mrs. Oscar Schroeder.
On entering the spacious entrance
of the Parish House a pretty young
lady demands a small admission fee
and you are free to roam whittier
you Will. To your right you will
find in two large rooms the pretty
booths which are the main feature of
the bazar. There Is candy booth
trimmed in green and laden with
homemade sweets. Autumn leaves
harmonize with crepe paper draper
les and the following ladies who are
in charge entreat you to purchase: ::
Mrs. William ~ Kant. Mrs. William
]. Trainer, Mrs. Daniel P Olmstead,
Mrs. G. G. Wilson. Mrs. Williams and
Mrs. Pateman.
The next table that meets your
eye as you glance into the rear room
is the fancy booth, trimmed with
brown crepe paper and autumn
leaves. Its contents are supernne
and II you so desire you may pur-
chase one or more articles from
those in charge, who are as follows:
Mrs. William King. Mrs. James
Chapman, Mrs. J. Logan Cleyenger,
Mrs. Lachar and Mrs. Rowson.
Novelty Table.
Adjoining the fancy booth is the
novelty table, which is trimmed with
white. II is really an auxiliary to
the fancy booth and Mrs. Bayard
Nelson and Mrs. Lachar are In
charge.
In the front room the main booth
is the doll department. where both
big and little ones are on sale. 1t Is
Continued on page 3D.
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chance to amend IT either by making
the corrections or by substituting an.
other petition.
Mr.. La Roe notified Mr.. Moore to
that effect this morning and says he
has until five days Of election in which
to do SO. Mr.. Moore, as was told In
the NEWS, was defeated for renomi-
nation at the primaries by Christian
Anderson, the regular republican can
didate, and shortly afterwsrd an
nouneed his intention of running in
dependently.
Special tickets with heading In
dependent Party" will have to be
printed for Mr.. Moore with only his
name on them. The rest of the ticket
win be blank, but pastors may be used
on 1t nevertheless.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-10-20
ELKS PLAN MEMORIAL,
ALSO MINSTREL SHOW

A meeting of Perth Amboy Lodge,
rooms in the Odd Fellows building
last night. Arrangements for the
annual memorial service Of the lodge
to be held In Proctor's theatre on
Sunday night, December 8, are being
rapidly completed by the committee
in charge OF the affair, OF which
Henry mcCuliough is chairman. DR..
Frank Crowther will make the me-
mortal address.
DR. Crowther, who IS chairman Of
the minstrel COMMITTEES appointed at
recent meeting, will shortly call
the committee together to make ar
rangements for that event
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-10-20
GIRL PLAYING AROUND
BONFIRE LIVING TORCH.

ried into the house by her mother The
accident was caused by the child ven
turing too near the blaze. Her gar
mepts became ignited and, before as
sistance reached her the flames had
consumed nearly all Of her clothing.
Dr. J. S. Hay is attending the vic
tim. 1t is hardly believed she viii sur
vive.
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LONG ISLAND co.
SUES BARBER co.

Action was begun yesterday in The
Admiralty Court in New York by the
Long Island Railroad Company against
the Barber Asphalt Company TO deter
mine liability in the case Of a foat sunk
about two years ago.
The float in question belonged TO the
plaintiffs and had been moored at the
Barber company's dock here while la
den with railroad ties. One morning
the vessel was found submerged. Inas-
much as the craft was at the Barber
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plant, and although the causes Of its
sinking are unknown, the Barber con-
cern is alleged by the Long Island Rail
road Company to be liable for its de-
struction.
The termination OF the present suit
in the naval court win undoubtedly be
followed by an action to recover dam.
ages for the sunken vessel. Officials
of the Barber company together with
seeyral employees and stenographers, at
tended the trial in New York yester--
day.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-10-20

Julia Wasaras, six years old, was
fatally burned while playing
about a bonfire in the rear Of her home
in Cortlandt street this morning. The
child 8 entire body was burned.
Her clothing was practically all
stripped from her body and the child.
in state Of extreme agony, was ear
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-10-20
.HALCYON CASTLES
COMMITTEE ON BALL

A meeting of the ball committee
of Halcyon Castle, knights Of the
Golden Eagle, was held ct the home
OF Thomas Lucas. in Madison ave-
nue., last night, when plans were
discussed for the masquerade ball 10
be held In the Auditorium on Thurs
day night, January 20
At the next regular meeting Of
the castle the ball committee will
make report and all sub commits
tees will be appointed for the affair
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-10-20
CHANGES AT BARBER
ASPHALT co. PLANT

Changes Of employees in the shipping
department of the Barber Asphalt
Works have been made. James Clark
son is no longer employed as shipping
clerk. His position has been taken by
Michael Donovan, formerly assistant
shipping clerk
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-10-20
BYLAWS PREPARED
FoR NEST OF OWLS

The bylaws committee Of tho local
nest Of the Order of Owls met at Pat
rick Rocks's place last night and pre-
pared the bylaws which will be sub
mitted to the nest at its next meeting.
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RIFF TRIBESMEN AGAIN
ATTACK SPANISH POSITION
sDeelnl D. Ualted prsss WIRE

spseiol By Unasd Prsss wira
Lisbon, Oct. 20:-It is reported
here that the Rim tribesmen are
storming the Spanish position at Me-
lila They have their artillery With
In two miles Of the centre OF the
town The attack continues since
Sunday The Spanish situation is
serious.
Subscribe TOR the NEWS.
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ANY affaIr, or happening. or CIR
cumstance which Is too small to
n AXE want ad. worth while as an
adjusting forca 10 too small TO worry
about
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-10-20

A newspaper without acvertIses
ments would be no mere interesting
than a city without stores, or busi.
neee of any kind.
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Arc you AFRAID or your competitor
.-or is % afraid Of you7 II makes .
aitfereace=-and the advertising de.
Gicea.
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FAtIHptH 10 hS8tIHDIt IDUIKIlI.
The Exempt Firemen's Association
will hold meeting, followed by a
German supper. tonight In the rooms
ia Water street.
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THREE DEAD IN FEUD

esecsaI bv Uassd Pysss Wsrs
GreenyiIle, Tenn, Oct. 20:A. B..
Gentry, Irving Gentry and schofeld
Gunter are dead at Stony Cove. An
old feud fight was revived over the
possession of a house.
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lou can SELL fess esEate Dy I'd.
sertising-or you Can have real es.
snte kor SALE BIZ simDiy Dlacardinz
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-07-30
CARLSON GOES TO
REEF FOR ASSAULT
Erickson Out Of Hospital
And Second Mate Gets
Five Months

Fred Carlson will have soma time
for reflection before he uses his feet
on a shipmate again. for Judge An
drade sent him to the reef for period
OF Ave months.
1t will be remembered that he COM
mitted a brutal assault on the first
mate of the X. p. Rithet by name OF
BENJAMIN Erickson, on the goth or
July and Il was only yesterday that
Erickson was discharged from the hos.
pital.
He appeared In court this morning
and testified to Carlsons being drunk
and sent below by Captain Drew on
the morning of the assault about 1880
O'Clock. That about 10 o'clock he
came up on deck and after calling him
vile names accused Erickson OF try
ing to get him or the ship. He strucl'
him down with q, blow between the
eyes and he commenced to use Nj
feet.
Charlie Chillingworth was for the
defense but ccud do very little fol
his client beyond asking for ligh'
, sentence but Prosecuting Attorney
Brown asked that. the maximum pen
atty of six months be imposed Tor this
brutal assault, but the Judge modified
I Il to i've.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1909-07-30

who visits our plantations and after
one brief view tells the immigration
Board that Everything Is all right
and Russians will fall over them
selves to come here?
II the promises are not made good
who is 1t that will stand the brunt
of the failure? Has the man max
ing the proposal everything to gain
and nothing to lose?
The Bulletin believes that ev-
cry effort should be made to solicit
immigrants that will be home
makers from every country on earth.
But when this Territory is assured
of its ability to bring Portuguese or
Italians or Spanish to the islands at
a reasonable expense. the people may
be excused II they are somewhat sur
prised when the Board Of lmmigra-
ton apparently falls over itself to
follow the Russian lead when 1t
seems so poorly informed as to
where II will land.