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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-12-20
FLAMES MENACE A
BLOCK OF HOUSES
Home Of H. 0. SWOboda Gutted by
Fire Originating from FIu6-- Gold
Hampers the Companies.
BLAZE 1ILLOMINATES The SKY

Chemicals were first used by
Washington Hose and Chemical Com
pany but the blaze spread rapidly
and line OF hose was brought into
the building. Some hose burst in
the street when water was turned on
and this allowed the flames to gain
more headway. The fire spread rap
idly to the second story and gutted
1t. The flremen had several lines of
hose in use and Lincoln Engine Com
pany's steamer did effective work.
The water froze on the ladders and
roof of the house and several of the
firemen had narrow escapes from
falling. Despite the fact that they
worked under difficulties, they sub
dued the flames in a little over an
hour The first floor of the house
was burned to some extent and dam
aged by water, while the second floor
and part of the roof were ruined.
For time the upper story was a
roaring furnace inside and the heat
was so intense that the glass in the
windows actually melted out. 1t was
feared that the residence of Theodore
Of the Ave camps. of the woodmen Of
on the north, ana an unoccupied
house on the south, would be ig-
nited and water was played on theI
A desk and some other furniture was
carried from the first floor and taken
to the house of Mr. and Mrs. Fred
J. Cox, two doors away. Mr. and
Mrs. Swoboda and their two sons
were given shelter at the home Of
Mr. Degenring. as their house was
unfit for occupancy after the fire had
been extinguished Mrs. Swoboda
saved her jewels and some money.
The fire filled the neighborhood with
smoke and the glare could be seen
afar, A large crowd Of spectators
watched the firemen at work
The police estimated the damage
to the building at $4,000 and to the
effects OF Mr.. Swoboda at a like fig
ure, the latter being covered by sS,-
600 insurance.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-12-20

bridge. He had many friends in this
city and his death is mourned by all
who knew him. He was connected with
Thomas Edison, at Menlo Park for sew
eral years and in 1882 was invited,
through the intervention Of friend
at court" as he expressed it himself,
to take charge of the building of an
experimental electric road nearly three
miles long, extending from Men1o Park
to the road from Metuchen to Oak
Tree. This road was one Of Mr.. Edi-
son g experiments and, while 1t was
not entirely successful, 1t was the first
electric road built in this country. No
overhead trolley poles were used as they
were not then known, the current be.
ing sent through both rails The con-
struction of the road excited comment
broadcast and, while it was abandon
ed, it helped further the perfection Of
the present system.
Mr.. Clarksson was fond Of writing
and his articles frequently were pub.
lished in the local newspapers and those
at Woodbridge. His wife was formerly
Miss Amanda Paine, Of Woodbridge
For ,ears they have lived at Edgar s.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-12-20
OPEN THEATRE
AT BOSTON

They have also secured a lease on
the old Lyric theatre at Bridgeport.
Conn, which seats about 1900 and,
after it is remodeled, will use 1t for
vaudeville and pictures The Bridge
port house will not be ready for oc-
cupancy until about May.
Leonce A. Texier, of this city, who
acted as treasurer of the Majestic
theatre under Counihan & shannon,
has accepted an offer from his former
employers to manage the Boston
house, and Will leave for that city
the latter part OF this week.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-12-20
VESSEL YES;
FINE IS PAID

Investigation by the custom off,
cials into the attempted smuggling
on board the Steamship Enfield in
dicate that Captain E. Craddock was
probably not to blame, although the
liquor was found in his cabin.
Nevertheless, under the law, he has
been fined 1912 for the twenty-five
gallons of Scotch whiskey. gin and
bay rum found in his cabin.
It Is believed by Deputy Collector
Eggert that the liquor was placed
aboard the vessel by the mate and
steward, both old hands 1t was Mr..
Craddock's, first voyage as captain
following promotion.
Captain Craddock was elated over
his promotion and the discovery of
the untaxed liquor aboard the vessel
upon his first voyage as captain
came as a blow to him. His wife
and child have been Ill for some
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-12-20

A joint meeting of the committees
of the five comps of the Woodmen Of
the World was held at the Office Of
Jaems ]. Flynn, in New Brunswick
avenue, yesterday afternoon to dis
cuss plans for the large class initia-
ton that win be held In this city in
April next
The camps that will take part In
this class initiation are Perth Amboy
and Goodwill, Of this city; Wood
bridge Camp, of Woodbridge: Carta-
ret Camp, OF Roosevelt; and Raritan
Camp, of Fords. 1t is proposed to
secure several hundred candidates
for that event, which will probably
be held in the Auditorium.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-12-20
TAPS SOUNDED
FOR A VETERAN

Special to the EVENING NEWS
Tottenville, Dec, 20;--Alexander
Stricklin, veteran of the civilswar.
was buried with military honors due
an old soldier, Saturday afternoon.
The funeral was held from his late
residence, 236 Centre street, at 2
O'Clock. Rev. Wilbert Westcott, pas
tor of Bethel M. E. church. ofiiciated.
Lenhart Post, No. 163, G. A. r.,
was in charge OF the service. The
members, headed by the Huguenot
Fife and Drum Corps and firing
squad from the Westminster Cadets.
OF Perth Amboy, under the command
of Sergeant Albert Krogh, escorted
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-12-20
DISTRICT COURT CASES

The following Judgments were
rendered in the district court this
morning:
@. 3. Smith & Co., against James
Black, $1450
G. B. Smith & Co.. against Henry
Holthausen, 1882.
Seven cases were adjourned, two
not moved and one discontinued.
Lost-On Front ST.. between Smith
and Gordon Sts., package contain
ing Truss. Return to News ONCE.
r. Reward.
7S07-12-2O-1t~e
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-12-20
WOODMEN PLAN
FOR INITIATION

Several prizes are to be awarded
for the members securing the largest
number OF candidates and also d
prize for the camp presenting the lar4
meeting Of the joint committee will
be held in January, when 1t will orr
ganize and elect officers II Is ex-
pected that the degree team and Uni-
form Rank of the two local camps
will put on the work at that time.
A rehearsal of the local degree
team will be held tonight, in prepara4
tion for a class initiation at Keyport
tomorrow night. They will leave
here on the 7:21 o'clock train from
the Central depot
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-12-20
GENERAL JUAN ESTRADA.

GENERAL JUAN ESTRADA.
TLeader of the Nicaraguan revolutionl
the country, but Of the entire republic,
which indicates that he does not pur-
pose to allow General estrada to es-
tablIsh an independent republic along
the Atlantic coast.
Reception by NotabIes.
Soon after his arrival DR. Madriz
was received by commissioners repre-
sentlng congress, the supreme court
and the municipalities Of Leon, Mana
qua, Chinandega and Masaya. A salute
Of 101 guns was fred In his honor.
II shall accept the honor which has
been offered me. ! am not candidate
Of Leon, but Of the entire republic. My
chief concern will be to appease the
ancient sectionalism which has divided
certain localities
Or. Madriz declined to comment on
Zelaya's administration and would not
discuss the question of Intervention by
the United States, but be expressed the
hope that an amicable settlement
would be reached, as he had trust in
the high sense Of justice OF the Ameli
can people.
Estrada Won't Recognize Him.
DR.. Madriz sent an envoy to consult
with the revolutionary leaders at Blue
fields. He was not allowed to land
there, General ESTRADA notifying him
that he had no desire to hold any con
ferences with him. Estrada says he
will not recognize Zelaya as president.
He will undoubtedly turn the revolu-
ton against DR.. Madriz and continue
his efforts to gain the presidency him
self, looking to the United States to
support his pretensions.
Official adviGes from Washington
state that the American government
win not accept Madriz as a president
Of Nicaragua. as Madriz is regarded as
a mere tool OF zelaya and as objection
able as the latter
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-12-20

the funeral procession to Bethel Gems
etery. Commander II. r. Yetman, of
Lenhart Post, assisted by Samuel G..
Garretson, of Major James II. Dandy
Post, of Perth Amboy. who acted as
chaplain, performed the G.. A. r. SER
vices at the grave. after which the
last taps were sounded and the squad
fred three volleys over the grave.
The pail bearers were four Of his
late comrades, Joseph York, Sr, Da-
vid johnson, John Corson, Sr., and
John G. Heney.
Officer OF the Day George N.
Haines, was the color bearer. Many
floral pieces were received Lenharf
Post sent a wreath.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-12-20
WOULD HAVE
INSURGENTS
RECOGNIZED
General Estrada Has Asked
United States to Recognize
His Government.
MADRlZ SAYS THAT He
WILL TAKE PRESIDENCY
speoIal b. United press wsrs:

EpecidI bg United Press Wirs:
Washington, Dec. 20:-The former
request for recognition Of the Nickar-
aguan revolutionary government made
by General Estrada is now in the hand
of the state department Estrada de-
clares he will not accept any executive
elected by Zelaya or the congress. The
intimation is he win continue TO fight if
either Madriz or Brias are chosen.
The telegram received by the state
department today was dated December
Is and came from Bluefelds by way
of Colon.
The state department has not yet
replied to General Estrada s request
to recognize the revolutionary govern
ment. 1t win probably await devel-
opments.
Madriz, Zelaya's 8 nominee for rresi-
dent, arrived in Managua to-day. Open
violence marked his reception. lie was
escorted to the hotel by force with
drawn pistols.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-12-20

time Should the case turn totally
against him his discharge might fol-
low and under the English laws he
could never again be captain of an
ocean steamer
1t was a heart-breaking ordeal
which the captain faced when ac-
cused of having the untaxed liquor
aboard the vessel and he almost
broke down and cried He did not
have the money to pay his fine and
set out to borrow it. The money
has now been paid and the liquor Is
In the cellar of the custom house. It
Will be advertised and sold at auc-
ton after the holidays. The En-
field has cleared for Norfolk, Va.
There were ten cases of the liquor
eonfiscated by the custom authori-
ties The remainder found was en-
tered on the ships manifest and
was not seized.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-12-20

William j Counihan and Michael
l.. Shannon, formerly proprietors of
the Majestic theatre in this city. have
leased a new theatre in Boston, seat
ing about 1000 people, and Will con-
vert it into a moving picture and vau-
deville house. They are in posses
sion OF the place and expect to open
It early next week under the name OF
the "Bijou Dream" Counihan &
Shannon had been negotiating for
the hous- for some time and last
week con-. eted the deal
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-12-20
zELAYA AS CRUEL AS NERO.

American Minister to Nicaragua Re-
ports Shocking Doinss by Dictator.
Washington, Dec 20 Official reports
Of William Lawrence Merry. former
minister to Nicaragua, on file in the
state department, depict General Jose
Santos zelaya, president Of Nicaragua,
as one Of the most bloQdthirsty mon
sters OF modern tlmes-a man whose
crimes in number and fiendish cruelty
rival those Of Nero
He inaugurated wholesale imprison-
ment of his political opponents. He
employed host Of spies aud threw
men into noisome cells on the slight
est suspicion or trumped up charge.
CONTINUED ON page -
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-12-20

Special by United Press Wire
Pittsburg, Dec. 20:-Notice will
be served today on every railroad
system east of the Mississippi river
that demand will be made soon by
the Brotherhood of Railway Train
men for wage increase averaging
about twenty-five and one-half per
cent.
About seventy-five roads and 1885,
600 trainmen will be affected by the
demand according to w. G. Lee, pres
ident OF the Brotherhood. According
to the present plans, the demands
will be presented by various division
committees January or before.
Railroads will have until January 20
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-12-20
PHILADELPHIA NOW HAS
BIG SHIRTWAIST STRIKE

Special bv United Press Wire
Philadelphia, Dec. 20:--A general
revolt against the working conditions
in the shirtwaist industry was inau-
gurated here today with the strike Of
1000 operators. 1t is expected that
5000 more will walk out befole
night.
Union leaders assert that the
strike may rival the New York
trouble. where about 10000 opera
tors walked out, the majority now
being back at work. The leaders de-
clare that the strike here is not a
sympathetic one.
The strikers demand recognition
of the union, a fifty-hour week, pay
in cash only, not In checks
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-12-20
MUCH TAX MONEY
PAID HERE TO-DAY
PrOpGry-OWnGrS Rush to Avoid
Paying Interest on Bills
Several Large Sums.
THE LAST DAY FOR APPEALS

AS all unpaid 1909 tax bills viii after
today become lien on the property
and interest at the rate of 7 per cent.
be charged there was rush of property
owners to the collectors Office this
morning to pay up. Up till noon over
$4,000 was received and much more
money is expected to be paid this af-
ternoon and tonight. Among those
who paid this morning was the Lehigh
Valley Railroad Company, whose taxes
amount to about $4,000, the company
~ third larGest property holder
IN the city. William I. Meredith, Of
.oln, who also owns mucn real es-
tate here, paid his taxes this morning.
The New York Telephone Company and
Henry Maurer & Sons were among
those who paid.
Mr.. White stated this morning that
tomorrow he would send the city = pay
ment to. the county, amounting to $685.
205.3l. The money is not due until
Wednesday but II woll be sent tomor-
row so that II will be on hand with
outstail.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-12-20
COAL
BUSINESS

fingerote has purchased the
coal business of A. .Gillis & Sons. He
took possession today The prop
erty on which the business has been
conducted was purchased from the
Giliis firm last week by Herman Ell
lis. who has leased it to Mr.. Finge-
rote.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-12-20

Special by United Prsss Wire
Boston, Dec. 20:=Instructed from
Chicago by the chief Of the Brother
hoods of Railroad Trainmen and
Conductors that $500 members Of
those organizations had declared for
hour and wage revisions on eastern
roads, the chairman Of the system
committees for the Boston & Bains,
and New York, New Haven & Hart
ford railroads, will today notify the
officials Of those lines Of a request for
revision.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-12-20
New Auto for DR.. Anderson.

DR., Herman Anderson has pur-
chased a new thirty-horsepower, fve-
passenger Chalmers-Detroit automo-
bile from c. A. Sexton. His Buick
roadster has been purchased by an
Elizabeth party.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-12-20
NOTICE.

The public is notified that garbage
will be collected on Friday this week
instead OF Christmas Day (Satur-
day.. Please have your barrels out
as early as possible.
GRAHAM & NC KEON.
7794-12-20-22-+
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-12-20
Madriz is willing.
RpectaI bN United Press TVar@

bpectdI Ut UHttou FT0ub WUN
Managua, Nicaragua, Dec. 20:-The
United States cruiser Buffalo is report
ed lying just off Corinto No marines
have landed. The threatened demon
strations against United States Vice
Consul Caldera has not materiahzed.
1t is expected that congress viii elect
Madriz president within twenty-four
hours.
Dr. Mddfiz announced that lie was
prepared to accept the presidency. He
declared that he did not intend to be
president of any particular section Of
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-12-20

Mothers can not beat our Hot
Chocolate, Clam Broth. Beef Tea or
Tomato Bouillon. Try them. Lauer
Drug Co, Smith and State Sta.
7791-12-20-1t-
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-12-20
Judgment Against Glenn.

EVFFad1 70 IHF p EWIIO Mn VI
New Brunawick. Dec. 20;--In the
district court here today Aiken g.
Company secured judgment against
James M. Glenn, OF Perth Amboy, for
$3A61 on a bill.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-12-20

He won the race for his sweet
hearts hand. Huyler's Chocolates
helped him. Always fresh at Lauer
Drug CO.. Smith and State sts
779t-12-20-1t-s
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-12-20
MEN TO
DEMAND INCREASE

to answer Asked IL a strike might
result, Lee said that the men would
insist that demands be granted.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-12-20
Opening!

s. steskowitz has opened a new
shoe store at 90 Smith street, with
a complete line of shoes, boots, etc,
at wholesale prices. Quality the
best Repairing speciality. Best
white oak leather Work all sewed
by hand, not machine. Work all
guaranteed Second handed shoes
at reasonable prices. Call and see
us.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-12-20

Appeals Pour In To-day
Today is the last day upon which APP
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-20
Maine CENTRAL R, R,
In eject June q, IS0e:

THROUGH TRAINS.
GOING WEST.--3.O0 A. M. except Non.
day, Portland and Boston: s.37 A. N. foH
Lewiston. Farmington. Rangeley. Rock.'
treal; s.36 A. NJ. for Brunswick, Rockland.
lewiston Portland and Boston. Farming.
ton, Rangeley. Fabyans, Lancaster ana
Beeeher rails; 10, 40 A, NJ. Sundays only,
TOR Lewiston, Portland and Boston; 30
P. NJ. local for Portland; 4& P: NJ, .ex-
way and Bartlett; 5.a5 p. NJ. Sundays or
ly for. Portland and Boston. cQnnectin4
with through sleeper for New fork; Ia
p. NJ, for South Gardiner; 10.S5 p. Nd
daily for Lewiston. Bath, Rockland. Port
land and Boston Aecommodation trains
$50, $40 and S.i5 r. NJ. -
GOING EAST.-l2.47 A. NJ, for Show
hogan, Bangor. St. John and the Prov
inces. Does not connect on Sunday morn
ing to Belfast, Dexter or beyond Beqgors
322 A. NJ, Bangor. Calais and Bar Her-
Dor; Greeny n ana md AToostook c., daily
sos A. NJ, for Weterville. Oakland, SOM
erset Ry. to Bingham end Kineo. Fox
croft, Bangor; sos A. NJ, for Watervill0
and Skowhegan; 1205 noon, for Bangor.
Bar Harbor, Aroostook County, St. John
and Halifax. Moosehead Lake. Oakland.
press for Bucksport and daily to Bangor
and Bar Harbor; 317 p. NJ, for Water
vile. Skowhegan, Belfast, Foxcroft, BAN
gor and Mattawamkeag; 7.33 P. NJ. for
Waterville and Skowhegan; 80 A. NJ,
Sundays only, for Waterville. Bangor and
F. E. BooTHBY. General Passsngss
NORRIS MCDONALD, vice-Presidsnt n
General Manager. Portland. Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-20

Concentrating the Discovery of the
Hudson River by Henry Hudson and
Robert Fulton'S Inauguration of Steam
Navigation.
NEW WORK
Sept. 25th to Oct. 2nd, 1909.
Beginning Sept. 18th. for this Occasion,
the Maine Steamship Co. will sell special
round trip tickets good for ten days, be-
tween Portland and New FORK for
$500 -SEVEN DOLLARS 800
Steamers leave Portland Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays at p. NJ, the
North Star leaving on Thursday. Sept.
the oath.
Steamer NORTH STAR will be the
Flagship in the Grand Marine Parade,
starting from Governors Island, thence
up the Hudson River to 18TH st. at one
+. NJ, Sept. 18th. She will carry limited
number of passengers leaving Pier 20.
East River, foot of Fulton st. at II noon.
100 tickets only have been allotted the
Portland office. therefore make your
application early. Price $500 each.
This Parade will be the grandest sight
of the Century-Fac- smile of Fulton's
Clermont and Hudson's Half Moon, and
chant Vessels participating. The NORTH
STAR as flagship heads the Parade and
turning back from 18th ST. reviews the
entire line.
For tickets and reservations to New
York and special tickets on the NORTH
STAR for the Parade, apply to
II. A. Clay. Agent,
Franklin Wharf,
Tel go Portland, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-09-20
BCOTKBkY AND the ISLANDS
Effective Sept. 9Th, 1909
STEAMER ISLANDER,
Can't. Robert r. Westman

capt. RobeFt r. WestmaH
Leaves Augusta every day at 7.05 A. M:
Hallowell ton signaD 7.13 A. M. Gardiner
740: So. Gardiner (on signaD $50; Cedar
Grove (on signaD sos; Richmond. 8.35;
Bath, City Landing wharf. 935; connect
railroad for New Meadows Inn. Merry
meeting Park, Brunswick. Lisbon Falls
and Lewiston. Arrives at Boothbay Har-
Dor about 11.30 A. M.
RETURNING.
Leaves Boothbay Harbor every day at 1
O'Clock p. M; Squirrel Island at 100 p
M; will stop at Ocean Point. Capitol
Island and Southport on signal; Bath, 245:
connecting at Bath with the afternoon
train for Portland and Boston; Richmond
3.45 p. M. !. agent, II. Il. .Bowditch, Angus
ia, Me. w. p. Berry. Manager, Gardiner,
Me. Subject to delays and change with
out notice.
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Notice of Special Meetino,

To all Stockholders of American Life Sc
curities Co:
You are hereby notified that, pursuant
to the. call of the Board of Directors, a
Special Meeting of the stockholders of
the American Life Securities Company
will be held in the office of Heath G. An
dreWs (Which. in the BYLAWS. is made
the Company's office in the City of Au-
gusta. Kennebec County. Maine. septem-
Der Goth. 1909. at 1000 O'Clock A. NJ, for the
purpose of considering and. acting upon
the action of the Board of Directors of
this Company in suspending the sales of
stock and in investing the funds of the
Company in the stock and surplus of the
Indemnity Life and Accident Company:
and for the further purpose of considering
and adopting some plan for winding up
the affairs Of said American Life Securf-
ties Company. and for the transaction of
any and all business which may lawfully
come before said meeting in connection
Herewith.
BY order of the Board of Directors.
AMERICAN LIFE SECURITIES co.
T. W. Stevenson, Board
Asa Paine, of
II. W. Benton, Directors
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