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Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-07
CREATION" BY
CHORAL SOC'Y
First Concert Of Season at
Majestic Theatre Tonight
Big Audience Assured.
TO ASSIST

"The Creation" will be sung by the
Perth Amboy Choral Society tonight
at is first event this season in the Males
tic theatre. This is the third season of
the society and memories of former con-
certs should attract a large audience.
The concert has been divided into
three parts and consists Of thirty num-
bers. There are about sixty-five voices
in the society, under the direction of
Miss Augusta Harrington. Miss Lavinia
Colyer will preside at the organ, which
has been furnished by the Mason &
Hamhn Company of New York, and
Mrs. Samuel J. Mason will accompany
at the piano.
John Young, tenor; T. Austin Ball,
bass; and Grace Clark -Kahler, soprano;
all soloists of note, will assist the So
ciety.
There are many associate members,
who will attend the concert. By SUBJ
scriblng So they are entitled to two re-
served seats at each concert.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-07
Miss Della Van Name is Fatally In
iured ON Way Home from Bank
in New York CitV.
DIED IN HUDSON ST. HOSPITAL
The Parents and a Brother Of viCtim
Were Summoned but Arrived
Too Late to See Her.

Name and their son, Herbert p. Van
Name, left Immediately for New
York. Miss Van Name was dead
when they arrived at the hospital
and they returned home late last
night.
Miss Van Name was greatly liked
here and her death has cast a gloom
over the entire community. Her
parents, brothers and sister are
prostrated with grief. She was q
mem Der of St. Paul's Methodist
Episcopal church and was member
of the choir. Miss Van Name, her
brother and sister were members Of
the Perth Amboy Choral Society last
season and the year before. and she
was well-known in Perth Amboy.
Besides her father and mother, she
is survived by two brothers and a
sister, Miss Anna Van Name; Her
bert P. Van Name, of Tottenville,
and Prof. Warren Van Name, of the
Boys high school in Brooklyn. I'm
dertaker /. p. Bedell & Son, of Am
boy avenue, Tottenville, went to
Manhattan this morning to get the
body, which they will bring to the
home of her parents in Main street.
Arrangements for the funeral,
which will probably be held on Sun
day, will be completed today.
d When Motorman Clarke was ar
rested, representatives of the rail-
way company offered bail, which
Lieutenant Murray refused to ac-
cept.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-07

longer the city comptroller, it was de-
eided to also send a notice to John +.
Ten Brock, the new incumbent.
Mr.. Growney on Monday of last week
wrote to all Of the local maehinists and
firms handling iron, and several out Of
town people, and asked for sealed bids
on the material, but he received only
three replies. The board does not con-
slider that Mr.. Growpey advertised for
bids.
Check from Mr.. Fountain.
A check for $1,000 from Asbury
Fountain was turned over to the board
by Commissioner Fraser The check
was in an envelope addressed to Patrick
Convery and on the back of the check
was the following: In full settlement
of all claims and demands of the City
of Perth Amboy, New Jersey, against
Asbury and James Fountain The
check which was dated January 4, 1909,
was on the First National Bank Of
South River, and contained the sigma
ture of Asbury Fountain.
The reason for this was that at q
meeting on December last, the fol
lowing resolution, offered by Commis-
sioner Convery was adopted: g Whereas
the Court of Errors and Appeals, having
set aside the articles of agreement be-
tween the City of Perth Amboy, N. j.,
and Asbury and James Fountain for the
purchase of certain lands at Runyon,
n. j.. and whereas the sum of 81 900 has
been paid ON account of said purchase;
(Centinued on page 4)
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-07
BApTISTSHEAR
1908 REPORTS
Congregation Holds Annual
Meeting at Chapel in
Fayette Street.
OFFICERS ARE ELECTED

The annual corporate business
meeting of the First, Baptist church
was held last night In their chapel
on Fayette street. At $40 Pastor
William H. Bawden called the meet
ing to order, serving as moderator.
First were read the reports of Fin
ancial Secretary George r. Cox and
Treasurer Frank Van Horn, showing
a disbursement for all purposes, in
cluding benevolences, of $2,640.83.
The trustees made their report, in
which attention was directed to the
improvements during the year, the
addition of the kitchen and toilet
rooms to the chapel and the electric
arc lamp outside the church. They
also reported bills payable and un-
provided for of $355.91, which is
considerable in advance of the ST.
627.54 existing at the time of the
July quarterly meeting. Since that
time the note has been reduced to
$500, with payments on the subscrip-
tions therefor still being made.
Clerk Joseph M Greer then made
his report, showing that the MEM
bership of 253 of year ago remain
ed unchanged, the church gaining
twelve and losing twelve. Then the
pastor made a report of his work as
pastor during the past seven months.
Then the deacons reported, showing
disbursements of $3.50 from the
Fellowship Fund.
After reports from the various
outstanding committees were receiv-
ed, the different affiliated societies of
the church re. orted of their life and
work throughout the year, through
their respective secretaries. The
Bible school reported total mem
bership, including the Home Depart
ment and Cradle Roll, of 215, of
which number 1862 are in the classes
that assemble every Sunday after
noon.
The average attendance is 105,
with 151 as the largest. The school
has raised for all purposes $266.45,
of which $46.99 is for benevolences.
The Young Peoples Society reported
a present membership of 3S, and
total of $71.98 for all purposes. The
Ladies' Aid Society reported mem
bership of 36, who have earned to-
tai of $51S.50 during the year. The
Women's Missionary Society report
ed a membership of 35, who have
CONTINUED on page 4.)
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-07
Water Board Nav Advertise Them
for e--S502.50 Considered
Too Small a Price.
THE FOUNTAINS RETURN 81 900
Commissioners Get Money Paid on
Deposit in Land DeaI--The
Board ReOrganizes.

The water board decided last night
that $502.50 was too little to realize
from the sale of three pumps, two
boilers and about fSe tons of scrap
iron, and, at the first meeting of the
1909 board, they instructed the clerk
to notify former Comptroller Growney
and his successor, Mr.. Ten Broeck, that
the commissioners desired the bids
which were received last Thursday
night rejected. A motion to this effect
was offered by Commissioner Fraser
In February, 1908, the board, on mo-
tion, asked Comptroller Growney, whose
term expired last Friday, to advertise
and sell the Loretz pump at Runyon,
and two Blake pumps in the old Smith
street station. At the next meeting,
two old boilers were included in the
list.
For some reason Comptroller Growney
diu not secure proposals on the material
until last Thursday night, when, of the
three sealed bids submitted, that of
Herman Ellis was highest and was ac-
cepted. Last night Clerk Tiee read a
letter from Mr.. Growney, stating that
he had sold the material to Mr.. Ellis for
$502.50. This was ordered received and
placed on file.
Commissioner Fraser then stated that
he had seen City Attorney Hommann in
regard to the matter and that he had
given his opinion that the board had
power to rescind its previous action,
and to notify the comptroller to reject
the bids. As w A. Growney is no
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-07
MANNERCHOR
CHANGE NAME

y The German singing society has
changed its name from "Arbeiter Man
nerchoru to "The Workingmen 3 Sing
ing Society Mannerchor. Its new Of
ficers are: Christian Gottstein, presi-
dent; Herman Dettmar, vice-president;
recording secretary, John Fricker;
Frank Wuelbrich, financial secretary;
Balyar Haffner, treasurer; August Kroe-
ger, John Rupp, Charles Steinhauser,
revision committee; John johnson, Her
man Dettmar and Carl Albrecht, trus-
tees.
The following committee has been
named to prepare for ball: John John
son, August Kroeger, Marcus Stricken,
Balyar Haffner, F. Weulbrich, Carl Al
brecht and Edward Jaeger.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-07
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

special to the EVENING NEWS
Tottenville. Jan. 7:-Miss Della
Lagrange Van Name. twenty-nine
years old, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul M. Van Name, Of 76 Main
street, Tottenville, was struck by a
Broadway trolley car In New York
about o'clock last night and died
atlas o'clock in the Hudson Street
Hospital. without regaining con-
seriousness.
Miss Van Name, who was the
head stenographer in the credit de-
partment Of the Citizens Central
National Bank, 800 Broadway, had
left the bank for her home as usual
and was about to- cross Broadway to
board downtown car for the Staten
Island ferry, when she was struck
by an uptown car The accident
happened in front Of the bank and
in view of hundreds of people who
were hurrying to their homes.
The young woman was carried in
to the bank and President q. S.
Schenck and Vice President Smith,
whose assistant she was, summoned
the best physicians obtainable and
she was removed to the hospital. 1t
was found that she had sustained a
fractured hip and skull. The motor
man and conductor were locked up
in the Sixth precinct station. Mr..
Van Name, the TottenviIle superin-
incident of the Prudential Insurance
Company, received word shortly af-
ter the accident and, with Mrs. Van
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-07
LEWIS IS ELECTED
BY UNITED MINERS
specia, BY United Prsss Wire.

oFoct0s W OHsto~ <tcS1 WHc'
Indianapolis, Jan. Thomas L..
Lewis has been elected president of
the United Mine Workers of America
over John H. Walker, of Illinois. The
work of the national tallymen is SO
nearly completed that 1t shows this
to be fact. The figures are not to
be made public until the convention
meets January 10.
President Lewis Is expected to
sharply rebuke the tactics alleged to
have been employed by Walker to
secure the Office. 1t is probable
Walker will be suspended from The
organization II Lewis can prove that
Walker is guilty of the alleged
charges of corruption and graft.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-07
AN EXPRESS GO.
DRIVER JAILED


Max Hanson, nineteen years old, Of
18 De Kalb avenue, was arrested by
City Marshal Walters, this morning on
a warrant issued this morning by Re-
corder Pickersgill, at the request of
Joseph B. Sanders, agent of the Adams
Express Company.
The charge against Hanson, who has
been driver for the company about
five months, is embezzlement. He was
on his wagon when arrested by the
marshal, yho took him to the police sta
tion and locked him up.
Lawyer Thomas Brown has been
placed in charge of the case by the
Adams Express Company and he will
appear against the prisoner, when he is
given a hearing either tonight or tomor-
row morning. Mr.. Brown said that Han
son became mixed in his accounts
around Christmas time, and that the
shortage is about $S5. An effort was
made by the office to have Hanson set
tie, but he could not do SO.
Mr.. Brown said that the company
gave Hanson week to settle.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-07
FREEHOLDERS
HEAR REPORT
County Physician Tells Of
His Work During The
Year lust Closed.
INCREASE IN THE WORK
County Budget Will Be
Taken Up BY the Board
This Afternoon.
INCREASE IN THE WORK
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

New Brunswick, Jan. 7:-The
Board of Freeholders is in session
here today to fx the annual budget.
It is not expected this matter will be
taken up before late this afternoon.
Up to noon the only matter of i'm
portance considered was the report
of the county physician. DR.. J. l..
Suydam, Of Jamesburg.
His report showed that during the
year he had performed sixteen au-
topsies and had issued thirty-seven
writs for burials. He said the coun-
ty had been free from any epidemic
during the year. In regard to the
county jail he states that 1t is in as
good sanitary condition as when he
reported last year. He said that six
have been sent from the Jail to the
State Hospital for the Insane at
Trenton.
Under new law, the report says,
the county physician is now COM
PEELED to visit the State Home for
Boys at jam esburg and the State
Reformatory near Railway. This
has added greatly to his work.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-07
POST MASTER
WILL INSTRUCT
Mr.. Tice to Tell School Pu-
pills How to Address
Letters Properly.
OTHER VALUABLE HINTS

Postmaster George H. Tfce Is
planning to give a series of lectures
in the public schools on the proper
way to address letters, how to stamp
them, how money orders are sent.
and in fact most matters in the pos
tai line in which the public is daily
interested y
He will go to each school and iec-
ture to the children. Mr. Tice says
that on an average of 1000 letters
a year are sent TO the dead letter
Office from this city. This large
number, on which the local clerks
cannot read the addresses and in
some cases cannot find the parties,
could be reduced to FIVE per cent.
of that number, the postmaster
claims, If the public was more thor
oughly educated in the way to send
letters. Mr.. Tice will speak first IN
a few days at school No. 6.
Increase Over Last Year.
Though the local post Office busi-
ness during the month of December
exceeded that of the corresponding
month of the previous year. the in
crease in receipts was only $S6.39.
The receipts last December were
S4,1S3.95 and in 1907 during the
same month they were S4,097.56.
The sales of one-cent postage
stamps during the past month by
far exceeded any similar sales in this
office. There were 100.691 one-cent
stamps sold last December and but
6S,O64 were sold In the same NJ
of 1907, an inereaze of 32,62Z In
one-cent, Tw6-cs7a4 Ind fT lat
stamps the sales showed an fn1-
but in three and five-eent stamps the
sales fell slightly behind
In general the business the past
month has been extraordinarily
good. considering the times and it is
believed to be greater than that Of
any of the post offices in this VI
ai,,ifv
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-07
DETECTIVES TO GUARD
HOME OF THE JUSTICE
pecial bu United Press Wtre.

Special By United Press Wire.
Washington, Jan. detectives
will be assigned to guard the home
of Justice Daniel Thaw Wright who
recently convicted Messrs. Gompers,
Mitchell and Morrison, on account
of the numerous threats received by
the Judge from labor leaders and
sympathizers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-07
FORECLOSE ON
BRACA HALL

Sheriff William H. Quackenboss,
of New Brunswick, is in town today
looking up the officers of the Braga
Singing Society, upon whom he will
serve papers in foreclosure proceed
ings.
The papers which will be served
on Magnus G. Larson, one of the Of
ficers, are for the foreclosure of
mortgage on Braga hall in Division
street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-07
WILL INSTALL ODD
FELLOWS OFFICERS

District Deputy Grand Master Joseph
Crosby and staff, of Railway, will come
to this city tonight and tomorrow night
to install officers in the two lodges of
Odd Fellows. Tonight Deputy Crosby
will install the officers of Valhalla
Lodge, and tomorrow night, Lawrence
Lodge. The members will meet at the
lodge room at ! o o'clock on Saturday,
and attend j. G. Garretson s funeral.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-07
YOUTHS CONVICTED OF
ASSAULTING WOMAN
peoial oy united Press Wire.

SpeOidI 6y United PfeSs Wtrc.
Mount Holly, Jan. 7:-The jury in
the assault case against Charles Nell
son, Harry Lansaver and Fred Van
Amberg returned verdict of guilty
today. The men were convicted for
assaulting a woman and burning her
body with matches. The balance of
the gang implicated has been dis
charged on account of the court in
quiring into the reputation of the
woman assaulted.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-07
MRS. ERB
NOTF0UND
GULL 7 Y
Jury 0utAII Night in Famous
Pennsylvania Case
Much WrangIing.
HUSBAND KILLED AT
THEIR COUNTRY HOME
Special By United Press Wire.

special oy United Press Wire.
Media, Pa, Jan. 1.-THE jury re-
turned verdict of not guilty in the
trial Of Mrs. J. Clayton Erb and her
sister. Mrs. Catherine Beisel, charg-
ed Jointly with the murder Of Cap
tain ]. Clayton Erb. prominent
Philadelphia politician.
The killing of Captain Erb oc-
Cured In October last at Red Gables.
the country home of the couple near
Philadelphia. The jury reached the
decision after an all night session.
There was much wrangling and fre-
quent instructions.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-07
MILLER UNIDENTIFIED
THE CITY HOSPITAL

Carl Miller, who fell in trolley
car about month ago and sustained
injuries which necessitated his re-
moval to the city hospital, is still at
that institution. His condition has
improved greatly, but nobody has APP
peared to indentify him.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-07
LUTHERANS HELD
ANNUAL SESSION

The annual meeting of Grace Eng
lish Lutheran church was held last
night. After the reading of the fin
ancial report, three deacons were
elected, Thomas Knepper, Harry Bin
der and Joseph Kelley.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-07
GAIN FOR COURT
AMB0Y, F. OF A.

Court Amboy, Foresters of America,
last night initiated H. w. Kehoe and
R. A. Bulls, and received two applica-
tions.
According to the auditor s report, the
court made gain of $349.34 in the past
three months.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-07
REPRIMIND RUTGERS
STUDENTS FOR HAzING
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

New Brunswick, Jan. 7:-Presi-
dent Demarest, of Rutgers College,
announced this morning that the
faculty had decided to adopt the
course recommended by the stu
dents self-governing body in con-
nection with the hazing of a fresh
man from Elizabeth. This recon-
mendation was that as the sopho-
mores had confessed that they be
reprimanded and suspended for a
period. The reprimand was given
this m orning and the suspension was
passed for the present to see II the
offense was repeated.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-07
DR.. LUND'S HORSE IN
A MAD RUNAWAY

A horse recently purchased by DR..
J. l.. Lund ran away this morning
and many narrow escapes were
caused. The animal ran down Mar
ket street and was caught after it
had crashed into frame building at
Willocks Lane and Smith streets.
No one was in the buggy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-07
INAUGURATION
is POSTPONED
Deadlock in Illinois LegisIa-
ture Over a Contest of
Governors Election.
REFUSED JOINT SESSION
Special by United Press Wire.

Special bp United Press Wire.
Springfield, ILL.,, Jan. THE in
auguration of Charles S. Deneen as
governor has been indefinitely post
poned today when the House of Gen
eral Assembly got into a deadlock
over the proposition of the demo-
Gratis to contest the governors cleo
tion. The senate refused at noon to
go into a joint session to canvass the
vote cast at the last election. No
legislation is possible until the vote
has been canvassed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-07
SENATE FAvORS MORE
MONEY FOR PRESIDENT
gnec,nl bal nnited preaa Wire

Special by United Press Wire
Washington, Jan. 7:-The senate
finance committee today reported
favorably on the bill making the sal
airy of the President 100000 annu-
ally and that of the vice president
and Speaker of the House, 10000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-07
KHEDIVF RECEIVES

Special by UNsi, Wire.
Cairo, Jan THE Khedive today re-
|ceived Rear-Admiral Potter, comman-
der of the fourth division of the At
lantic fleet. The officers of the fleet
here are being entertained lavishly by
the ambassadorial agents.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-07
Continued on page ~
wife and Child Now nj.

William Paul. of 223 State street, who
has been i'll, was out yesterday. His
wife is now i'll with the measles, and
the daughter, who was taken to hte
home of her grandparents, has con
tracted the disease.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-07
WOMAN FELL THROUGH
TRAP DOOR INTO CELLAR

Mrs A. Pfeiffer, who keeps candy
store in New Brunswick avenue, near
Prospect street, fel through a trap door
into the cellar yesterday afternoon. She
was bruised, but sustained no serious
Injuries.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-07
FOUR FIREMEN HURT

Philadelphia, Jan. -Four fire.
men were seriously injured by being
crushed in the collapse of the walls
of four-story brick building in
Germantown this morning. The
property loss is s150.OOO.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-07
W Women's SO Goats
and Suits al S3.75

and others formerly up TO sac Will
be offered Saturday at $3.50. $40 q
SI2.5O. A. Salz & Co will soon
leave Perth Amboy and their stock
must be sold quickly They are the
most wonderful bargains ever
known.
Store opens A. M. First come
gets the best choice.
2ls50-1-7-2ts:
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-07
Chippies Held Election.

The Chippy A. G. elected Tuesday
night, as follows: T. B. Gardner,
presids2t: D. Gala CHER. vice presi-
lit, recording sec
retary: j. 49,. financial secre-
tary; j. Moran, treasurer.
Ice cream and cake were served.
Read the NEWS livery day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-07

Have your doctors prescriptions
filled at Sexton's. 70 Smith street
21R5q-1-7-1te
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-07
BROKER SUSPENDED

Special by United Press WIRE.
New York, jan IA. E. GRAMS
was suspended from the stock ex-
change for a period of three years
today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-07

Eastman's kodalEs and cameras
instructions given free OF eharse)
at Sexton's. 20 Smith street.
21559-1-z -s-~r (
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-07

Candy fresh every day four own
make) Sexton's. 20 Smith street.
21559-1-7-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-07

Chest Protectors csc. each, Sex
tons. 10 Smith street.
21b5s-1-7-1tsl
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-07
Investment Securities

High grade Stocks, Bonds
and Mining Investments.
Miscellaneous Sec uritie 8
bought and sold on commits
sion.
Quotations and information
fnrnishe d.
o. f. BROWNING !,
81 BROADWAY NEW YORK
Telephone ssss ssss Broad
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-07
93,5OO DEAD
ARERECOvERED
Ruins of Messina and Riggio
Yield Up the Bodies of
the Victims.
AMERICAN AID GREATEST
Relief Ships from This
Country Renew theC Courage
of the Rescuers.
AMERICAN AID GREATEST
Special By United Press wire.

Special By United Press Wire.
Messina, Jan. 1.-THE legal exc
cutions of looters began this morn
ing. Many were sentenced to death
by the newly convened court martial.
Fifty villagers of the mountain re-
gion were shot during the last three
days for obtaining supplies under
guise of fugitives.
GPiscOm Goes to Messina.
Special by United Press Wire.
Rome, Jan. Ambassador Girls
com started for Messina today, TAX
ing $4,000 of his own funds. He
hopes to have arrangements for the
distribution of supplies sent by the
Americans established by the time
the four battleships arrive.
The relief ship Bayern fitted out
by Mr.. Griscom at his own expense,
sailed today at noon for Messina fly
Ing the Italian Red Cross flag. Mr.
Griscom will be reimbursed from the
Red Cross contribution.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-07

TO read the want ads. Is 70 put
yourself In touch. anew, with the life
Of the city.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-11-01
SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY
OF CHURCH CELEBRATED.

The seventh anniversary of the dedi-
cation of the South Orange Methodist
Church was observed yesterday with
special services.
In the morning the Rev. Jacob A.
Cole, pastor of the Orange Methodist
Church, a former pastor of the South
Orange church. delivered a sermon. and
in the evening the Rev. William E. Pal
mer, now pastor of Trinity Methodist
Church, Staten Island, also a former
pastor. spoke. Both told of the great
progress made. The Rev. George
Mooney. the present pastor, also
preached a sermon.
In 1895, during the passionate of the
Rev. DIR. William e. Palmer, the pres
ent site of this church was purchased
and the house upon it used as the par
sonage. In 1901. during the pastorate
of the Rev. Herbert F. Randolph, the
present parsonage vas built. On Octo-
Der II, 1901. the conversion of the
present church was laid by Bishop e.
G. Andrews, assisted by Presiding Ell
der Warren L. Hoagland, and on Octo-
Der &c, 1902. the church was dedicated
by Bishop Charles G.. McCabe.
The evening sermon was preached by
the Rev. Henry A. Buttz, president of
Drew Theological Seminary, Madison.