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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-04-27
YACHT CLUB
ENTERTAINED
MANY GUESTS
Large Number Enjoyed Beef.
steak Dinner and Enter
tainment at Club House.

Never was a more enjoyable affair
held at the handsome home of the
Raritan Yacht Club than the beef
steak dinner, entertainment and all
round good time last night. There
were about seventy-fve present and,
as all could not be seated at the two
long tables which had been provid-
ed, some smaller tables were
brought into reQuisition.
In addition to members of the
yacht club there were guests from
this city, delegation from the Rah-
way Yacht Club-as fine crowd of
yachtsmen as ever lived-and sew
eral from Tottenville and Pleasant
Plains, Staten Island.
The feasting commenced shortly
before 8 o'clock. The beefsteak was
done just right and it was served in
Just the proper style, with the things
that go with 1t. While the dinner
was in progress the entertainment
was given. Harry Tierney presided
at the piano. A quartet, composed
of Samuel J. Mason, Chester Gillis
Arthur Doscher and Carl Peterson,
sang several selections and won loud
applause. Carl Peterson gave sever
al songs, winning much favorable
comment. Mayor c. B. Holmes, of
Railway, was called upon by Com
modore South r. harrington and
gave a witty address. DR.. Holmes
remarks proved decided treat.
A distinct and novel feature Of
the evening was a performance of
legerdemain, magic and sleight-of-
hand by William A. Ransom, of
Railway. Mr.. Ransom is president
of the Railway Yacht Club and is
private secretary to Hartman, the
railroad magnate. He explained that
he had merely taken up this work
as a hobby. His tricks needed no
apology and were better than those
produced by most professionals. He
had the crowd guessing at every
stage of the game and loud applause
was ELECTED by his cleverness.
The evening throughout was one
of thorough delight and the yachts
men proved themselves royal hosts
The able committee was ever on the
alert to see that the guests were
plentifully supplied with steak, etc,
and cigars. A brief-address of well
come to the visitors was given by
Former Commodore Fl. e. Pickers-
gill.
Before leaving for home a rising
vote of thanks was rendered to the
Chief Cook, who was Meeker than
a lamb.
On the committee were Edward J.
Mccormick, John T. Meeker, A. p
Jensen, George ]. Schantz, South r.
Harrington and G. e. Mead.
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not guilty, through Constable A. Cerbo,
who acted as interpreter and said that
a man had brought in gun to be
ra4fied off and that he had treated him
and his friends. He said that Konea
had come into the place to make trouble
and that he had thrown him out. He
stated further that Konea had made the
complaint because he was seeking re-
venge.
Konea under oath testified that he
had paid the grocer thirty cents for
some wine at o'clock Sunday after
noon and that he had been around the
place all the afternoon and had seen
the man sell to others.
For selling liquor without license
the recorder fined Picnatoro $50 and
COSTS which amounted to 1895. The
Judge said he was satisfied that the man
had sold liquor and that he would en-
tertain charge against him for Sun
day selling" later if Chief Burke
wished to secure witnesses and take it
up.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-04-27

John II, Gregory, the automobile
inspector, went to Trenton this
morning to be present when the
representatives of the New Jersey
Automobile Association made COM
plant against him before State Com
missioner Smith of the motor We
hicle department. Mr.. Gregory made
the trip in his big Panhard touring
car and took party of local people
along with him.
Upon arrival at the capitol it was
learned that the Newark party would
not arrive until this afternoon and the
time for the hearing was fixed at 8
o clock. Mr.. Gregory explained his posi-
tion to the state inspector this morning
and he received assurances that the de-
partment heartily approved Of his work.
Mr.. Gregory was shown the formal
complaint that has been made against
him. 1t was in the form Of an affidavit
signed by Frances r. Laisant, of S55
Springfield avenue, Newark. 1t stated
that on Sunday, April II, he was ar
rested on a charge of speeding when
only a short distance out Of Woodbridge
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-04-27
SUL TAN ABDUL HAM|D DEPOSED:
HIS BROTHER RECIHAD EFFENDI
PROCLAIMED AMID ENTHUSIASM

however, what the Newark people had
to say for themselves and he wanted Mr..
Gregory present when they said it.
AS has been told in the EVENING
NEWS, Mr.. Gregory has made him
self Objectionable to some autoists
because of the manner in which he
enforced the speed laws hereabouts.
Several articles have appeared in the
Newark Sunday Call giving the
views of the autoists and finding
fault with Mr.. Gregory's actions.
Yesterday Mr.. Gregory went to New
ark in his Panhard taking a local
party with him to back up his posi-
ton in the matter. Those in this
party besides Mr.. Gregory were
Postmaster George H. Tice, Recor-
der H. e. Pickersgill, Fred ]. Cox,
Detective John H. HUFF and Roy s.
Hall, representing the EVENING
NEWS. They visited the Sunday
Call office, but the person to be seen
was not there. 1t was thereupon re-
solved to make the trip to Trenton
today and the same party with the
exception of Mr.. Tice started off this
morning at Z o'clock.
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THREE BROTHERS ARE :
ACCUSED OF ASSAULT

John Bachman, Frank Bachman and
Allie Bachman, brothers, of East ave
nue., were arrested at $3.50 last night by
Patrolman Quinn upon complaint of
Louis Adelman, of so New Brunswick
avenue, who alleged that he had been
assaulted. The youths were charged
with assault and battery but were pa
rolled until this evening, when they will
be given a hearing before Recorder
Pickersgill.
The trouble started when the young
er of the Bachman boys tried to have
repairs made to a lamp at Adelman s
place Adelman and the boy got into
an argument, which later resulted in
blows.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-04-27
VANDALS IN ALPINE
CEMETERY LATELY

Residents OF this city, who visit
graves of relatives ard friends =
Alpine cemetery. have become
alarmed at the large number of
robberies of late. Not alone flowers
and various kinds of valuable plants
have been stolen from the tops of
graves. but fixtures of various sorts,
including marble and metal, have
been removed.
Some owners of family plots sug-
gest that action be taken Immediate
ly to halt the miscreants in their
practice.
1t is believed to be the work of
foreign residents in the immediate
vicinity of the graveyard.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-04-27
MA YOR NOTIFIED
OF DANCE HALLS

Chief Burke. 1t was there suggested
that he visit the place in person and he
decided to do so. While at Nthe first
place the policeman who was with him
suggested that he go with him to an
other dance that was in progress. He
went, as has been told.
Mr. Mulchahey declined to state what
was in his letter to the mayor and also
refused to discuss the matter further
than to say that the letter had been
sent. Just what will be done has not
yet been determined.
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Hotel Goes First Followed by Bath
Ing Houses and Refreshment
Stands on Wards Point.
CAUSE OF FIRE is A MYSTERY
TugbOat POurs Stream on Flames,
and Dancing Pavilion and Dock
Are Saved Loss $5, 900.

is destroyed
with the forty bathing houses
yesterday
ernoon
builder has shop nearby smoke
Issuing
telephone fire
at who
Totenvne under
Captain the
the
water the fremen had to
standan dseet the burn.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-04-27
COURT BERTH
FOR HOFFNER
He Is Slated to Succeed
Shirley as Sergeant-at-
Arms of District Court.
HOLDER NOW RESIGNS

Daniel A. Shirley, who has served as
sergeant-st-arms of the district court
for four years, announced this morning
that he will resign this week to make
way for new incumbent. William
Hoffner is slated to succeed him.
Mr. Shirley SAID that morning that
he has receivned no notification that his
services are no longer required as SER
geant alarms, but that he will resign to
devote more time to his real estate and
insurance business, at his headquarters,
33s State street, together with Henry
w. Kehoe. He will continue to act as
constable.
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Constantinople, April 2T.-The pi
llament, the ecclesiastical authoritie.
and the leaders Of the Young TURKS
army have united In demand for the
depositiol of sultan Abdul Haniid. and
in all human pro1s !.
saIufing Mehammed Reeha6 .ssSss
as the new ruler Of the emplFo ~
bly, win be heard before the ,sxl se-
lamlik on Friday.
One of the aemsnds made by parIia-
ment upon Abdul tIainid Is that he
surrender to the Ottoman nation the
greater part of his fortune Of $3.50, 0,000,-
600 for public uses.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-04-27

The tug Jacob M. Heath, OF the
Arthur Kill Towing Company, in
command of Captain Pearsall, did
effective work in saving the dancing
pavilion, the only building, except
an old barn, that remains standing.
The tug pumped water on the blaze
until after o'clock.
Chief Croker There.
Chief Edward r. Croker, of the
New York fire department, who was
on pleasure trip down the New
Jersey coast in his automobile, Just
saw the fire as he was coming across
the county bridge from South AM
boy to Perth Amboy. He arrived, at
Sea Breeze shortly after 4 O'Clock
and took personal charge. Chief
Croker saw that the firemen could
tain Quayle and his men home.
in the sand and had to be assisted
out by the firemen. The chain of
the automobile was broken in at
tempting to back out of the sand.
The fire is thought to have been
started purposely or else by someone
smoking in the place. 1t is said
that several young men were seen
there short time before the blaze
was discovered.
Sea Breeze is owned by Charles
H. Leland, a well-known banker of
New York. Benjamin Williams, of
Broadway, Tottenville, is the agent
for the property. Mr.. Williams said
last night that the loss would
amount to $4,000, with no insur-
Rnce.
History Of the Resort.
The place was first opened by
Pratt & Brown, of Perth Amboy as
a picnic place several years ago, af-
ter they had purchased the property
from d. G. Butler, of Tottenville,
who had a marine railway and ship
yard at the place for number of
years. Pratt & Brown ran the place
for two years, after which Peter
Fiigen, of Perth Amboy, took 1t.
The last year that Mr.. Fiigen had
the place a murder was committed
during a colored excursion from New
York. Clarence A. Tuttle, of Perth
Amboy, ran the resort for a season
as a temperance place. After the
murder no one could get license to
sell Intoxicating drinks and the
beach has been practically deserted
as an excursion ground, save the
short time that o. Simmenroth, of
Tottenville, had a restaurant and
candy stand last summer. Since
last summer the buildings have been
stripped of the outer boards and the
flooring of the veranda of the hotel
was carted away by people in boats.
CONTINUED on page ~
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-04-27
HURT IN TRYING TO
START AUTOMOBILE

Hugh McArdle, in attempting to start
William J. Counihau's g automobile at
the Packer House yesterday afternoon,
slipped and received severe cut on the
chin, by coming in contact with the
front of the machine.
Mr.. McArdle held the crank and was
about to turn it when in some manner
it gave way.
DIR. William E. Ramsay took a stitch
in the wound.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-04-27

John II. Mulchahev. president of the
excise board, who, as told in the
EVENING NEWS yesterday, made a
personal investigation of dance hail
evils in North Amboy Saturday night.
has sent letter to Mayor Bollschwe-
iler setting forth the conditions as he
found them and asking the mayors CO.
operation in the matter.
Mr.. Mulchahey said last night that
he had received a complaint about the
dance halls and he went to police head
quarters Saturday night to consult with
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-04-27
LOOKING FOR
AUTO BUYER
Philadelphia SIeuth Seeks
Clues to Whereabouts of
"Mr. Hamilton
THE MACHINE is HELD

A Philadelphia detective is in this
city today investigating the automo-
bile swindle, in which the First Ma
tional Bank here innocently figured a
few days ago. The sleuth is on the
track of the fugitive who SO eleverly
secured possession of a $4,000 Packard
automobile from the Keystone Motor
Company Of Philadelphia, and sold it
for $4,000 to a Newark auto dealer a
few days later.
The Philadelphia officer, Detective w.
X. Carter, Of Rigor s Secret Service has
stationary and cards of the alleged
swindler, who gave his name as Henry
s. Hamilton, and said he was govern
ment contractor and owner of several
barges. The local police are aiding the
officer in every way to get on the track
of the swindler.
Hamilton" worked the game to Sc
cure the auto very cleverly. He went
to the Keystone company's place in
Philadelphia on April II and looked
over a number of cars, preparatory to
purchasing one. A large red Packard,
a thirty-horsepower machine, struck
his fancy and he at once paid $25 de-
posit on 1t. He came in after noon
time on that Saturday, when the banks
were closed, and offered a check for
$3 ops in payment Of the machine. Mr..
J nson, of the motor company, de-
clined to take the check at fTst, stat
ing that it ought to be certified. Final
ly, after the man had thrown bluff at
phoning to the National Bank in this
city, upon which the check was drawn,
the check WIS accepted but a watch
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-04-27

Patrolman Andrew Jensen had the
curious experience yesterday afternoon
of rescuing stranded bricklayer
from the roof of a house at 306 High
street. The man, who was declared to
be a non-union bricklayer, told the Off
Ger that some union men had protested
against his working on the chimney on
the house.
They argued with him and ordered
him to quit Finally, when vocal means
had failed to cause the man to stop,
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-04-27
RESCUED MAN
FROM A ROOF

they resorted to drastic measures.
The ladder by which the man had
reached the roof, was taken away and
he was left there. Word was sent to
Patrolman Jensen. The officer hastened
to the scene and found the lonely mason
on top of the roof. The bricklayer
asked that ladder be given him,
whereby he could descend. 1t was Sc
cured and he came down. He did not
desire to make complaint against
those who had annoyed him.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-04-27
MAYOR BOLLSCHWEILER
is 49 YEARS YOUNG

Mayor Albert BollschweiIer was for
ty-nine years old yesterday and was
duly greeted by his friends who knew
of the event. Much hand-shaking was
INDUCED in and many Of his friends re-
ceived cigars.
Next year on April 26, It will be
His Honor1s fftieth birthday anniver-
sary and he intends to celebrate it in
due fashion.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-04-27
NEW TRIAL is DENIED
COOPERS IN TENNESSEE
-peotol bu United Press wire.

Special bD United Press Wire.
Nashville, Tenn, April 27:-Judge
Hart today over-ruled the motion for
new trials for Col. Duncan B. Cooper
and his son, Robin, who are under a
twenty-year sentence for murder in the
second degree of former Senator Car
mack Their bonds were continued and
the Coopers will Immediately appeal to
the supreme court.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-04-27
SCHOONER GIVEN UP
d hn rnited pre.. Rire.

Special By United Press Wire.
Mobile, Ala, April 27;-The schooner
Addie and Beatrice and her crew of
twenty-onc, which sailed from here for
Bermuda March 27 was given up today
as lost. She carried cargo of oil.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-04-27
GENERAL BABCOCK DIED
ON BOARD THE VESSEL


New York, April 27;--General J. B.
Babcock o. s. A., retired, died yester-
day on board the North German Lloyd
liner, Prinz Frederick Wilhelm, which
arrived today from Chereburg. He
served in the Civil and Spanish Ameri-
can wars and was given medal Of
honor by congress for galiantTy in ac-
tion against the Indians at Spring
Creek. Neb.. il 1869.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-04-27

Don't miss the big opening of our
Soda Fountain season of 1909 Sat
urday May l. Souvenirs favors,
special sales, let everybody come
and enjoy the occasion with us.
Sexton, 20 Smith street.
202O-4-27-1t*
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-04-27

II good Job is hard to md that
isall the more reason for advertising
for it persistently. For what is hard
to do with the help of advertising is
usually impossible to do without It,
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-04-27

Come to our soda fountain OPEN
ing Saturday, May 1. Music after
noon and evening. Sexton's, 10
Smith street. 2020-4-27-1t+
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-04-27

All OF the time the --Ant ads. are
helping people to correct the mis-
takes they have made in selecting
nIaces to live.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-04-27

All prescriptions carefully com
pounded at Sexton's, 20 Smith street.
1947-4-23-tf%
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DWELLING IS ERECTED

Frank L. Harrington, of Brighton
avenue, is erecting a two-story frame
dwelling, "a by 80, on Lewis street. M.
J. Dinesen is the contractor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-01
Drawing by James Montgomery Flass

to give you allowance until you marry man who
can support YOU or-to marry you myself"
The girl regarded him with angry but puzzled
expression. But why do you want to marry mel"
she asked.
flush his lean, aristocratic face, but no trace
of embarrassment / suppose it does sound bit
odd to you; but you see have lived SO long in
Europe that I've to look at these things from
the Continental point of view. On the other hand,
inherit certain amount of AngloSaxon fairness and
sense of Obligation
1T would take halfbreed to find the trail of it. "
He made gesture of annoyance. I'm case
Proserpine, everything seems to indicate what the
French would call marriage of convenience. Though
we have not drop of the same blood, closely
connected, and feel morally bound to take care of
you. | can't afford to give you dot and marry you
to else; but can afford to give you dot
and marry you to myself. With joint income
could live very nicely in Paris go to the Riviera in
the winter, and even afford to keep small car. No
doubt | am selfish in some ways; but am consider
ate and decent, and you would find me kind and
faithful husband"
The flush of anger in the girls face had given way
to expression of intense curiosity. Its the fun
niest thing ever heard off, said she.
That's your American viewpoint. Look at the
thing senslbly You don't like your life here, and you
want to travel and the world. As my wife"
Stop! Oh stop!"
mo; hear me out Without being rich, should
be able to offer you a great deal of what you want
'Such as" She rested her pretty, resolute chin
hand, and her gray eyes studied him with
an expression of contemptuous interest.
Such good social position, travel, amuse-
ment gaety and instruction in the arts that go to
make what people speak of as culture. Among
Others foreign languages and customs, art, archl-
lecture, and since we both like outdoor sports, how
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HIDDE II TR E A S u R E
BY HENRY C.. ROWLAND

TVHERE are two ways of looking at these RI
things said the tenderfoot 1.-The
abstract and the concrete. When
man is past thirty, he is apt to prefer the
latter
The girl drew down her straight brows and stared
at him with expression of mingled anger and con-
tempt. Il very glad said she, that though
you my stepbrother, we have none of the same
blood in veins .
The man nodded so am l." said he, because,
if we had, could not propose what am going to
way out of the difficulty.
What is that"
That get married"
What" The girl sprang to her feet, speeches.
and very lovely picture of anger and amazement.
That get married. he repeated. That
would solve the whole matter. l am quite ready to
admit that my father may have intended to share
his money, and that it has all come to merely be-
cause he neglected to make will. AS it is, all
that you have got this California ranch house and
few hundred of played out land. But you
won't accept my offer of an allowance. You claim
equal division, and that am not willing to make"
The girls red lip curled disdainfully. In spite of
the fact that you admit that to be the only square
thing to do.
Yes in spite of that And will tell you why.
You noW-how old!
"Twenty-two.
And uncommonly pretty and in all ways fascinat-
ing, barring perhaps your habit of using slang The
chances that if you don't marry me you will very
soon marry somebody else probably a rich
Then where should l be with my little thirty-fve
hundred year. It's not enough for to marry on,
and want to marry. It's unattached Five years
ago. when my father married your mother, he gave
me ten thousand dollars and told not to look to
him for any Since then that's all the money
I've had, aside from what I've been able to pick up
in all sorts of precarous ways-wrting society notes
for the papers, selling occasional automobile, in
Producing American promoters to my rich European
friends and getting few shares of stock. tell you,
its too painfully uncertain
And how about myself?'
Il have made YOU two offers. am quite willing
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autObuS
II wonder how long you could stick to
the top of pitching pony?
Il am too wise to try or | might give you
prise But all of this is something. You have
scarcely seen thing.
I've some men,.
Il don't doubt it. But most of them could not
offer you much besides themselves and their money
The conditions of their life keep them tied to
place l offer you the big world to choose anything
there is"
With YOURSELF
There is thorn to every rose But YOU are am
bitous and would not be happy with CONSTRUCTED
life. If you to marry me, you could go with
your singing and do pretty well what you liked The
chances that l should devote myself principally
to painting.
THE girl had dropped into big straight backed
armchair and studying the face of the
opposite her with singular expression of combined
interest and repulsion Her observant eyes noted
the well chiseled features yet not lacking
certain strength, the trim mustache waxed at the
tips, the pointed imperial and the clear but
what weather tanned complexion, different from
the bronzed and rugged ones of the to whom she
accustomed Her eyes fell to the strong but
carefully kept fingers with their Jeweled rings then
took note of the wry trim fauessly dressed figure.
With some effort she concealed the disdain with
which the whole personality of the impressed
her.
Its the most cold blooded proposition l
had dealt out to me- said she. Its PRACTICAL.
1.-The practical observed the man, is less APP
palling at thirty than at twenty.
Perhaps; but I'm nearer twenty"
And therefore appalled,,
Somewhat"
I'm very sorry"
WHY"
For the reasons have stated Also for more sell
fish ones.
What are thew" she asked.
It's hardly worth while to tell you. | suppose
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-01

to drive car, sail regatta, climb the
Matterhorn, or stick to the top of Paris
autobus."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-01

"HERE are two ways Of looking at these
things said the tenderfoot: 1.-The
abstract and the concrete. When a
man is past thirty, he is apt to prefer the