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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-06-22
ASKS LAND DONATION
FOR BAPTIST COLLEGE
Special to The Optic.

Special to The Optic.
Washington. June%22-Delegate An
drews today introduced bill in con-
gress. donating 100000 acres OF pub
lie land to Cumberland college, a
Baptist institution to be established al
Cumberland. chaves county. New
Mexico. The bill provides that the
land shall be non-mineral and select
ed by the secretary OF the interior OF
his agents.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-06-22

and said the American farmer had
been defrauded out of the duty on
calf hides and that now the manufac-
turers with lobby seek to destroy
the last vestige Of protection.
McLaurin Favors Duty
At the close of Senator McCum-
bers remarks. Senator McLaurin
spoke in favor Of duty on small
hides. He declared there was no rea-
son why small hides should not be
taxed as high as large ones. He as
serted the government lost $4,000, 900
last year through failure to collect
a duty on small hides.
'If had my way we would put
hides. leather and shoes on the free
list. but il we put a duty on leather
goods, we must have a duty on hides" !"
, Senator McLaurin said that while
there were but s41, 900 collected du-
ties on shoes last year, there were
$s.0O0.000 on hides. He insisted that
congress never intended to tax only
the larger hides. but said the treasury
department had put that construction
on this paragraph in the tariff sched-
ule.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-06-22

men we're angered because their hus-
bands had been promised work and
were turned down at the last moment,
Other men we're given employment
and this infuriated the women It is
believed bloodshed will follow if an
other attempt is made to work other
men,
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-06-22
FRISCO VOTING ON BOND
ISSUE OF st1.ooo,ooc

San Francisco. June 22.-Nine prop
ositions for the improvement of the
city were submitted to the voters to-
day. They provide for bond issue
of $11,O0O,00O. The principal item in
the issue is s1,5OO.OOO for city hall
and civic center hall to cost 4.0OO,-
900. The total issue will entail an
extra tax levy of ten cents on every
one hundred dollars.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-06-22

diture of between $4,000 and s15.-
600.
From this it would seem that the
Santa Fe contemplates the resumption
of heavy run of traffic on the New
Mexico division of the system in the.
very near future
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-06-22
WIZARD OF RAILROAD
WORLD MUCH ALIVE

Vienna. June 22.-E. H. Hartman,
whose death was rumored in the
United States yesterday. is in good
health. He and party left today for
Semmering. mountain resort. so
miles from Vienna.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-20
HAD NO LAWYER
AND LOST CASE

The suit of Paul Elmer against
Sophie PliskO, ct al, in replevin, for
possession of about $3.50 worth of
furniture, was tried before Judge
Beekman in the district court this
Peter A. Peterson repre-
sented Mr.. Elmer, but the defendant
was without counsel.
After the defendant and several
witnesses had testified the Judge said
that the case had narrowed down to
a very small compass. He went over
the facts and remarked that he did
not like to see people come into
court without counsel and attempt
to try their own cases.
Judge Beekman said he would
give the plaintiff Judgment for pos
session and, when Lawyer Peterson
asked for costs, said that he could
only allow him the minimum counsel
fee of IS. as he would not feel tusti-
fed under the circumstances in mak-
Ing 1t more. The Judge said that II
the defendant should come into court
later with counsel he would enter
tain motion to open the judgment.
This WAS explained to the defendant
and she will probably secure a law
yer and do so.
The slander suit of Morris Shum-
sky against Philip Siskind will be
tried next Monday. James S. Wight
represents the defendant. and Jo-
seph b. Stricken the plaintiff. One
case was discontinued this morning
and six adjourned.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-20
Was Picked Up by a Waiting
Tug and Taken Ashore
Unconscious.
He SAYS HE DID 1T
ON A $1,000 WAGER
Had Been Practicing for the
Attempt for a Year--In
HOspitaI--WiIl Recover.


New York, May 20-Albert House,
a circus high diver, today eluded the
police on the williamsburg bridge
and jumped into the East river,
distance of 135 feet. He was picked
up unconscious by a waiting tug,
His companions were arrested and
House was taken to hospital. When
he recovered he said he made the
jump on 1000 wager. He is lit
tie the worse for the experience.
While the police were convinced
that he had been killed by the terri
flying plunge, because they had not
seen his body rise to the surface or
a boat pick him up, House, who
had been rescued by companions in
a boat, was hurried to his home, un-
conscious, bruised and supposedly
suffering from internal injuries. The
police were unaware of his identity
or the fact that he was alive until
reporters conveyed the information
to them.
House, who is married and has
followed the occupation of carpen-
ter for a living, has had no experi-
ence as a professional diver before,
but In the last year he had been
practising steadily at high diving,
with the intention of making the
leap from the big structure when he
considered himself proficient enough
for the leap. That time arrived
early today. when he executed his
design with carefully made arrangeo
ments.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-20
WOODMEN HAD
LARGE EVENING
Camp Perth AmbOy No. 10
Entertained 100 in Bril-
liant Fashion.
HELD A SOCIAL SESSION

One of the largest gatherings of
Woodmen of the World In this city
In some time assembled In the JEFF
ferson building last night at a meet
ing and social session of Perth Am
boy Camp No. 10. There were over
100 present, including many of the
older members.
Six candidates were initiated by
the degree team and two applica-
tions were received for membership.
The lodge room was decorated
with leaves and branches to repre-
sent forest and the letters. "W. O..
W." in green, were hung from the
ceiling. A social time followed the
meeting.
Addresses were made by Mayor
Albert Bollschweiler, Albert Leon,
j. X. Jensen, Peter A. Peterson, John
N. st. John, J. H. Johnson, w. P.
Bradley, w. T. Stacey, Eugene Null
len, William Poulsen, Walter Rech-
fnitzer and District Deputy Jorgen
Martinusen. There was vocal and
instrumental music, after which re-
freshments we're served
The committee In charge was Jor-
gen Martinusen, Chris Hanson, Lee
Gilbert and Captain H. P. Olsen OF
the degree team.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-20
IN FULL BLAST
AT THE BEACH
Every Amusement at Boyn-
toms to be Going This Sat-
urday--Week Ahead.
BIG OPENING MAY 20

So successful has been the early
opening of Boynton Beach this year
that the management has decided to
have the resort going full blast this
Saturday. Twice as many were on
hand last Saturday as the week be-
fore and regular midsummer
crowd is expected this week which is
to be free children's carnival.
Every amusement at the Beach
will be in operation this Saturday
and especial care will be taken of
the children. Each child will be
given free ticket to one or the
other of the amusements and dane
ing will be free during the afternoon.
II will be Just like the Good Old
Summer Time" week before Deco
ration day.
The real, big Grand Opening
will take place May 20, the usual
time for opening the resort. Special
arrangements are being made for
that day and big time Is assured.
The present management, In its de-
termination to have record-break-
ing season, opened the Beach for
Saturday night dancing several
weeks In advance this season just to
see how 1t took with the people. 1t
has taken so we'll that, as already
told, every amusement at the resort
Will be in full operation this Satur-
day. Everybody seems delighted
with the improvements that have
been made and still more are in con-
temptation.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-20
ENTHUSIASM
MANIFESTED
AT SMOKER
Fourth Ward Democrats
Cheered Their FavOrites
to the Echo last Night.
ALDERMEN AND OTHERS
MAKE ADDRESSES
Enough Spirit Shown for a
Campaign Event--Enter-
tainment and Supper.

The smoker of the Fourth Ward
Democratic Association last night in
Bacha IS hall, in upper Fayette street,
was political, as well as a social sue
cess. City officials and prominent demo-
Gratis from throughout the city were
present and rousing addresses were
made. The names of some of the most
prominent democrats in the fourth ward
were mentioned with number of nom
nations.
President James II. Sassidy presided
Iand introduced Alderman at Large
Voorhees,, Mayor Bollschweiler, Alder
man Cannon and Arthur A. Quinn.
President Cassidy opened the event with
a brief address
Alderman B. NJ Cannon received
great applause when he was introduced.
He told of the example of the fourth
ward had set for other wards of this
city to follow. Mayor Albert Bolls-
chweiler spoke appropriately and con-
graduated the association's members
upon the successful manner in which
they conducted their affairs.
Alderman-atL Large Voorhees, was en-
dorsed for a second term in his pres
ent office. He was well received and
seemed pleased to be extended so cordial
a reception. Mr.. Voorhees, replied, ex-
planning his position regarding the office
and thanked the members for their
courtesy.
James A. Rhodes was doomed for the
position Of alderman Of the fourth ward,
and received rounds of applause. So
enthusiastically was he cheered that his
friends feel more confident than ever
of his nomination and election next fall.
Soren Olsen was endorsed for school
commissioner. Bearing in mind his great
run Of few years ago when candidate
for excise commissioner, when he ran
ahoad Of his ticket, his friends think
he has an excellent chance.
Arthur A. Quinn gave an interesting
talk on Politics From the Working
man 3 Point Of View, Other speakers
were James A. Rhodes, Soren Olsen and
Peter j. McKeon.
Much entertainment was provided. AL
bert ii. Bran gave an interesting exhi-
bition In hypnotism, Frank and Arthur
Skinner entertained by rendering sew
eral songs, and selections on the violin.
Morris Burke and M. Fitzpatrick sang,
as did Frank Nelson, Of South Amboy,
Music was furnished by William Cleary
and Harry Neal. Lunch, cigars and re-
freshments were served and all present
had highly enjoyable time.
1t is the intention of the association
to hold another reception and smoker
in the near future, at which further
booms for prospective candidates will
be made.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-20
HONOR JERSEY SlGNER
OF THE DECLARATION"

Washington, May 2O-In memory
of illustrious services as a patriot,
philanthropist and theologian, a
bronze statue will be dedicated here
today to the Rev. DR.. John Wither-
spoon, famed as a Scotch Presbyte-
rian minister, signer of the Declara-
tion Of Independence, member of the
Continental Congress, and once pres
ident of Princeton College. 1t is the
first time that a statue has been
erected in this city by popular sub
scription to a signer of the Declara-
ton
Assembled to do honor to the
memory Of Witherspoon will be the
diplomatic representatives of foreign
governments, and men high in the
official and industrial life Of the ma
ton
The statue has been erected on the
triangle formed by Connecticut ave-
nue. and Eighteenth and N streets.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-20
LOST MORTGAGE AND
SUIT is THE RESULT

About a month ago the Indepen-
dent Bottling Company was formed
with the following members: David
Wolfson, Joseph Weiner, Samuel
Weiner, Philip Greenspan, David
Isenberg and John Buchner, and sew
eral places are now being operated
by them In this city. At the time of
the organization David Wolfson and
Samuel Weiner opened a place for
the company at 28l Prospect street
and executed a chattel mortgage for
$1,751 on the bottles and fixtures in
the place to the other four members.
On the way to be recorded the
mortgage was lost and when Mr..
Wolfson and Mr. Weiner were told,
1t is said, refused to issue a dupli-
cate. The other four members of
the company, unable to secure an
other mortgage, have retained Jo-
seph q. Stricken to file a bill in the
court Of chancery to compel Mr..
Wolfson and Mr.. Weiner to execute
another In place OF the one that was
lost.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-20
". CT. U. HAD
BIG SESSION
Spring Institute Of White
RibbOners at MiIItown--
Sixty Delegates Present.
AMBOY LADIES SPEAK

The annual spring institute Of the
Woman IS Christian Temperance Union
of Middlesex county in the Milltown
Methodist Episcopal church yesterday
was attended by about sixty delegates
from the unions throughout the county.
The convention opened at 10 O'Clock
with devotional exercises led by Mrs.
George Taylor, of South Amboy, after
which the address Of welcome was
made by the pastor Of the Milltown
church and greetings were extended by
the Midtown union. The response was
made by Mrs. Benson Crowcroft, of
Metuchen. Mrs. A. r. Fisher, county
president, presided.
The morning session was takeR with
business, and three-minute addresses on
department work.
At the afternoon session demonstra.
tion Of the department Of social and
parlor meetings was given, Mrs. George
ID. Runyon, Of this city, acting as hos.
tess at the latter demonstration. Mrs
Emma Bourne, Of Newark, the state
president, made an address in the af.
ternoon and also at the evening session.
Mrs. Isabella II. Demarest, state secre-
tary, made an address, Why
Belong, at the evening session.
The convention was one Of the best
held in some time.
Those from this city present were
Mrs. James Overington, Mrs. George
d. Runyon, Mrs Emanuel Williams, Mrs
Joseph Sylvester, Miss Minnie Lang and
the Misses Harriet and Catherine Drost
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-20
ExEMPTS IN
CONVENT TON
Elizabeth Man Chosen Presi-
dent of the State AssOcia-
tiOn Yesterday.
0THERiOFFICERS RENAMED

Phillipsburg, May 2O:--James Man
ming, of Elizabeth, was elected president
at the twenty-third annual convention
of the New Jersey Exempt Firemen S
Association here yesterday. The meet
ing was held in Parochial Hall at IL
o clock, followed by dinner at Ortygia
Hall and a parade Of twenty-seven or
ganization with apparatus and bands
State President D. W. Little, Of Plain
field, presided
After prayer by Monsignor Connolly,
Mayor Firth welcomed the visiting fire.
men and extended the freedom Of the
town. The chief feature of the conven-
tion was the contest for the presidency
between Manning and d. w. Little, of
Plainfeld, the incumbent. It was won
by Manning by two votes out Of poll
Of 324. f. T. Humphrey, of Nutley,
secretary, and Nicholas Snyder, Of Tren-
ton, treasurer, were reelected without
opposition.
The following vice president were
named for the ensuing year: Fred
Kruston, J. l.. Agnew, John Clancy,
John Kenkle, J. e. Booth, H. R. Scott,
/ E. H. Paulus, d. G. Benedict and John
A. Burn.
The new executive committeeman are
George Kenkle, H G. Adams, p. w.
! Walsh, c. A. Hewlett, w. J. Hagerman,
James Mcdonald, James Fitzpatrick, j.
c. Tier and John D. Perchner.
Seventy-one associations are enrolled
in the organization, an increase Of
forty-one during the incumbency Of the
present secretary and of eight during
the past year.
| The treasurer s report showed re-
ceipts for the year Of $913.7l and ex-
penses of $549.S7, with cash balance
May Is, 1909, of 1881 80.
The selection Of place for holding
the next convention was left to the
executive committee
The parade was viewed by hundreds
Of spectators and decorations and dis
plays of the national emblem all alor 2
the route of the march gave the town
holiday appearance.
The exempts from this city who
attended were: Charles Deitzman,
Alfred Zellers, Leonard Cosgrove
and Joseph G. Burns.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-20
KERMIT KILLS LEOPARD
AS IT CLAWED BEATER

Nairobi, May 2O:-Kermit Roose-
welt today is the hero OF the camp.
He shot and killed monster leopard
as the beast was tearing the chief
beater of the party with its claws
and 1t had prepared to attack Ker-
NIT when the latter's bullet killed
the leopard in its tracks.
The beaters came upon the leop-
ard in clump of bushes. The beast
sprang on the leader, knocking him
down and clawing him. Kermit
jumped from his horse and fired
shot to frighten the leopard, which
turned and sprang for the hunter.
AS the beast raised in the air Ker-
NIT shot it dead.
His father killed python yester-
day. He now has sixty different
specimens of game. He has bagged
twelve different kind of antelope on
the Ju ia ranch. He admits that his
luck with the rifle has been phe-
nomenal
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-20
CARNIVAL TO
Be HELD SOON

A carnival with over fifty amuse-
ments will be held on the grounds
opposite the Central railroad station
by the Amboy Amusement Company
for one week beginning Saturday,
May 30. Bollschweiler's band will
give concerts every afternoon and
evening and there win be free aerial
acts at 4, and 10 D. m. With the
exception of Decoration day part of
the proceeds will be donated to the
following: May 20, City Hospital;
June 1, city's poor fund; June q,
High School Athletic Association;
June 8, Home for the Aged; June 4,
Volunteer Fire Department; June 8,
Society for the Prevention Of Cruelty
to Animals. About thirty flaming
arc lights will illuminate the
grounds.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-20
WILL TAKE WALLA
TO new YORK CITY

Paul Walla, who was arrested
here about week ago at the request
of the New York police, who want
him on charge of abandoning a
child, and who was released on hail
after he had retained Joseph u.
Stricken as Counsel, was taken into
custody again this l'faiiEl 2sFa4sss 5y a3s'.
tectiye Long. James Smith, his
bondsman, having surrendered him.
Detective Mccormick, of New
York, arrived here this noon, accom-
panied by Mrs. Walla. Walla Will
not be taken to New York until Sat-
urday, as requisition from Cover
nor Fort could not be obtained until
Walla was positively identified. Mrs.
Walla and the detective returned to
New York this afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-20
MISS TROECK AT THE
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

At the Friday evening meeting of the
Young Peoples Society, and upon the
invitation of the Woman s Missionary
Society, Miss Troeck, one of the mis-
slonaries at Ellis Island will speak.
Miss Troeck g work is among the newly
landed immigrants on our shores, and
her address viii be out of her experien-
ces. 1t is sure to be interesting, provid-
ing first hand information and word pic
lures of what the citizens of our coun-
try are becoming more and more con-
cerned about. The meeting win com
menee at 7:45; all are cordially invited
to be present.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-20
BRUNSWICK BOARD OF
TRADE HAVE DUES SIS

New Brunswick, May 2O;-A meeting
of the committee on permanent organ
ization of the Chamber of Commerce
was held Tuesday night at the Office of
former Mayor George A. Viehmann. AS
drafted the constitution recommended
by the committee provided for one class
of members all of whom shall pay an
nual dues Of SO. Persons eligible for
membership may join whether residents
of New Brunswick or living in the vicin-
ity. The committee viii also suggest
that the name of the organization by
: The New Brunswick Board Of Trade. =
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-20
kEASBEY WATER COMPANY
ASKS BOARD TO SUPPLY IT
JOKED WHILE
ON STRETCHER

William Griens, a bricklayer liv-
ing In Elizabeth. fell from a wall of
the new bag building at the Ameri-
can Smelling s. Refining Works yes
terday but was not very seriously
injured. He fell about fifteen feet
and was removed to the city hospi-
tai.
Griens was at work with other
bricklayers on the bag building,
where other accidents have occurred
of late, when he fell, landing on the
pavement below on his hands and
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-20
MAN TRYING DOORS
ON GORDON STREET

Julius Simmer, Of Kearny avenue.
reported to Patrolman Dunham at 80
o clock this morning that, while he was
passing the house at "a Gordon street,
a woman put her head out Of a window
and said man was trying to get in
side. The policeman went to the house
and searched all the yards, but found
no one.
The occupants of the house, the
Misses Kent, say that they believe the
man was intoxicated and thought he
was trying to get into his own home.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-20
RANDOLPH ARRESTED
AT REQUEST OF POLICE

Louis Randolph, colored, was
taken into custody at Railway yes
terday and City Marshal Walters
went to Railway this morning and
brought Randolph back. He is lock-
ed up to await hearing tomorrow
morning on charge of highway rob
berry preferred by Lyle Van Doren,
OF 1873 Smith street.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-20
Horse and Carriaue Stolen.

The police received word this morn.
ing from the Long Branch authorities
that dark gray horse and black rub
ber tired runabout had been stolen last
night The horse was fifteen hands
high and the wagon had reda running
gear The men who hired the rig were
between thirty-fve and forty years old.
One weighed about 1e0 pounds and was
five feet, six or seven inches in height,
and the other was about five feet nine
or ten inches tall and weighed about
150 pounds
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-20
GOLDEN EACLESAT THE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Halcyon Castle, Knights of the
Golden Eagle, will attend the SER
vice at the Presbyterian church Sun
day night. The pastor, Rev. James
Henry Northrup, will preach the SER
mon from that appropriate proverb,
ITO the wise the way of life is up
ward" The subject is THE Modern
Knight and the Eagles Flight"
Jesse Slaight will sing tenor
solo, Great Is the Holy One of
Israel" by Case. The members will
come in body from their lodge
rooms and block of seats in the
front of the church will be reserved
for them.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-20
COURT AMBOY HAS
A BUSY MEETING

Court Amboy No. So, Foresters of
America. held big meeting in their
hall last night, when one candidate
was initiated. One application for
membership was received and four
candidates were balloted for
The delegates to the recent con-
vention at Bayonne made their re-
port.
The memorial and picnic commit
tees reported progress. The new silk
banner will be here I'm time for the
memorial service on Sunday, May
30.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-05-20
PROGRAM ARRANGED FOR
THE MUSICAL TONIGHT

In the Presbyterian chapel tonight
will be given musical by the Presby-
terian Quartet, assisted by Miss e. Ma
rie Som, reader. Those in the quartet
are Miss Emile Burger, soprano; Miss
Evelyn Remmicke, contralto, Mr..
Jessie Slaight, tenor; Mr.. F. R. Conklin,
bass; Mr.. Fred j. Cox is the accom-
panist.
Some idea Of the pleasure in store
for those who attend can be had from
a glance at the program which is as fol-
lows:
Miss Som
An Abandoned Elopement -. Lincoln
Quartet
The Wooing Of the Mill ..... flaming
Miss Som
Pauline Pavlovna ....:....... Aldrich
Mr.. Conklin.
The Storm Fiend ....... Roeckel
Miss Som
Scene in q Studio ........ Anon
Mr.. slaight
The Message :....,..... Blumenthal
Miss Som
Dialect Stories ..... Miscellaneous
Miss Burger
a. Chanson provencale Dell 'Acqua
b If Were But Honey Bee
Quartet
a. The Merry Miller
from g Rob Roy' ........ De Koven
b. Robin Adair.