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Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-08

the two surveys and the boys enjoying camp life in the mountains.
 J. N. Cherniss and wife have gone to Los Angeles for a few days. N. A. Graeber of Gaviota, speut the first of this week in El Centro Mrs. s. R. Earle, of San Fernando, was an Fl Ceutro visitor the first of this week. vkW. H. Webber and wife have gone to San Diego and Los Angeles for ten days visit
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 D. H. Chaplin, Walter O. Hamilton and John Norton went to Los Arge- les on Saturday night.
 x X x
 c. M. Knox, Commercial Agent for the Southern Pacific Company is in El Centro today on business.-
 < < k C. w. Collins, of the Desert Farmer is in Los Angeles, working on a special issue of that publication. { Mrs. A. l.. Baker( of Pasadena, who has land interests in Imperial Valley, was visitor at El Centro this week. Paul Swanson, who has been em- ployed on the Standard of Imperial, has returned to El Centro to reside.
 x *
 Dr. H. Martin and wife departed from El Centro on Monday evening to make their future home in San Francisco.
 A. S. Fell returned from Los An geles, Wednesday morning. He had shipped twelve carloads of hay to that market.
 < X x
 J. s. Blair departed from El Cen tro Wednesday for San Francisco to visit his family, and from there will go to New Mexico. 1 * * #
 Mrs. Sherman Page, who has been visiting here daughter, Mrs. Helms, for the past month, has returned to her home.in Los Angeles.
 Miss Fannie Cooper daughter Of Proprietor Cooper of the Franklin ha2 returned from Alhambra where she has been for several months. A
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 Michael Levy, owner of tE- l4vVy building on Main street, came down from Oakland the first of this week for a stay of several days in El Cen tro.
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 II. c. Moorehouse and Rev Rober- Leroy Glasby, of Heber, have been 1T Los Angeles this week, in attendance on the Christian Endeavor conver ton.
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 Thomas Beach has been spending the past week in Er Centro, lookial after details incident to the compla ton and acceptance of his two-stor business block here.
 % x * W c. E. Paris and daughter Marjorie 5 went to Los Angeles on Friday even ing, of last week. to join Mrs. Pari who had been spending a week ther' , They are again in Bl Centre, < < < 5 Both members of the sewer cor [ tracting firm of Prick & Ware, | Los Angeles, have been spending tl 3 week in El Centro, looking after d, tails which will hasten along the cor struction of the sewer system * x x 7 Rev red Hagin, of Glendora 5 returned missionary from the OrieI , ] nUnA,f CtnHn.r d.. m N4 ..
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-08
NOVEL TO HOSPITAL.

Chicken Bill was removed from the jail where he is serving 60-day sentence, to the hospital Wednesday, suffering from pneumonia.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-08
LOANS APPROVED.

Mr. H. c. Griswold who is the local agent for Lombard & Son, Qnc.) of San Francisco, has received their ap- proval on Imperial Valley loans amounting to $29,000
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-08
THE WEATHER
WATER IN THE RIVER.

Mean Daily Gage Heights and Dis charges of the Colorado River at Yuma, Arizona, for the week ending Saturday, May 1, 1909
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-08
Advertisements
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-"Star" refrigerator 40
 pound capacity, good condition.
 trice $60V. At Lawrence ranch, north Sixth street, El Centro. 5-lt*
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-08

FOR SALE-160 acres deeded land in Imperial County. # miles from Cal
 exico, at $125 per acre. We eth sell 40 or 80 acres at this price. Terms one half cash. Joseph R. Loftus Company, 128 w. 9th St, Los Angeles Calf Member L. A. R. 5-3t
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-08

DRUE c. HARRINGTON, Land Grad er--assessment work in all parts of the valley a speciality. Imperial
 52-tf
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-08
FOR excAeNos

FOR EXCHANGE-Gaod dairy cows
 Want four good wo1k animals or a saddle horse. Cratfwd 6 Davis, Ill CentEO 2S-tt
Imperial Valley press., 1909-05-08

WANTED-by expert cotton grower
 situation as foreman on cotton ranch, have had many years practl- cal experience producing cotton Tn one of the best cotton producing districts in America. Address, Cot ton grower, Box 2G4, Imperial, 5-ltF
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-04-12
Detectives Huff and Long, in InspeC-
tor GregOrV's Packard, Haul
Offenders to Court.
ARE FINED ON TWO CHARGES
Chauffeur for Andy Freedman, Former
Baseball Magnate, Is Fined
Some Humorous Incidents.

An yesterday Police the
this result Andrew Freed
OF
Detectives Huff and
vehicles
station where Recorder Pckersg held court nearly all afternoon
shortly
thirtyeght
street He
of
license
telling
his
taking
from his
NJ. pay
or himself chauffeur
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-04-12
FINEDSI5 FOR
SUNDAY SALES
Mrs. BenOWitz Is Arraigned
Before Recorder Pick .rs-
gill Today on Charge.
LID WAS ON YESTERDAY

Mrs. Nathan Benowitz, of 90 New
Brunswick avenue, was fined SIS by
Recorder Pickersgill this morning
for having violated the state law by
selling fish from a stand on the side
walk in front of the store at 62 New
Brunswick avenue on Sunday, April
4.
The recorder told Mrs Benowitz
that If she had come to court last
Monday morning and pleaded guilty,
she would have been fined only ST.
Mrs. Benowitz was given a partial
hearing last Tuesday, but the case
was adjourned until an opinion
could be secured from the city attor-
ney. A complaint for violating the
statutes was then drawn up, but as
Mrs Benowitz was in New York, she
was not given hearing Saturday as
was expected, but her husband prom
ed to have her in court this morn
ing. 1t was after court hour when
the couple did appear today, but as
the recorder had not yet left the
police station, he heard the case.
Patrolman Andrew Jensen was the
complainant, but was not present as
he had been detailed to his post a
short time before. At first Mrs
Benowitz argued the matter, but af-
ter being admonished severely by the
recorder. admitted selling and was
fined She was given until tonight
to produce the money. Herman Ellis
was in court at O'Clock and said
that as the woman had sought advice
from him before selling a week ago,
he supposed he would have to pay
her fine, as Mr. and Mrs. Benowitz, 1t
has been learned, are in poor circum-
stances.
Lid on Tight Yesterday.
The lid was on pretty tight yester-
day, as no excise violations were dis
covered by the police. All of the
patrolmen were alert for the slight
est violation of either the city excise
ordinance or the Bishops law, but
every saloonkeeper was apparently
obeylng the law. The dry day was
probably largely due to the numer-
GUS arrests on the previous Sunday.
1t was reported to the police yes
terday that a saloon at Smith street
and kirkland place was doing busi-
ness, but on investigation II was
learned that the report had been
made without foundation. There
were no violations of the screen law,
as all the saloons had their barrooms
properly exposed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-04-12
SUICIDE IN
BRUNSWICK

New Brunswick, April 12:-Lewis
Robbins, thirty years old, committed
suicide at his home, 80 Remsen ave
nue., Saturday night by shooting him
self in the right temple He had beeu
suffering with a severe headache all
day and his young wife had gone out
to get some medicine for him when he
committed the act.
lie had been married less than year
The couple seemed to be happy and on
Friday night attended the theatre and
witnessed Paid in Full Yesterday
Robbins went to work os usual as
blockcutter at the wallpaper factory Of
Janeway g. Carpenter. Last night his
wife asked him to 90 down town with
her, as she wished to do some Easter
shopping. lie complained of a head
ache and remained at home.
Shortly afterward his mother-in-law,
who occupied the lower apartments of
the house, heard a heavy fall. She call
ed Robbins aud when he failed to re-
spond she was frightened and called in
neighbor, AbTam Marks, who found
the man in pool of blood in the par
Tor, with a revolver beside him. DIR.
Charles Butler, who soon arrived, pro-
nounced him dead. Chief of Police
O'Connell and Coroner John V. Hub
bard, who made an investigation, found
some letters which the young man had
written and which disclose his motive
for ending his life. The letters were Of
such nature that the authorities de-
cided not to make them public. AS
result, all sorts of rumors are ahoat,
one of which is that the young nina had
received some anonymous letters recent
ly that had weighed upon his mind.
Mrs. Robbins was on her way home
with medicine from DR.. Condor s Of
fee for her husband when she heard of
the deed. She was Frustrated Mrs.
Robbins was formerly Miss May Doran,
daughter of Conrad Doran and was q
saleswoman in a local confectionery
store until married Robbins was a
member of New Brunswick Lodge of
Elks.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-04-12
BURNED
AROUND BONFIRE
Five-Year-OId Girl.
Nav Die from
Her Injuries.
WAS AT PLAY

The fve-year-old daughter Of M.
Kaplowitz, Of 251 Oak street, was SER
iously burned while playing around a
bonfire in the rear of her home about 2
o'clock yesterday afternoon. The lit
tie tot, with another child of about the
same age, romped and played about the
flaming paper and rubbish, the Kaplow-
itz child caught fire and she ran screanl-
ing into her home, where her aunt was
seated with an infant in her lap.
Her~aunt did all she could to smoth-
er 4 flames, but without success. In
an instant two men, who had Witnessed
the accident, ran into the house and
smothered the flames with water and
sand.
Almost every stitch Of clothing was
burned from the child and its body was
horribly burned, SO that the skin peel
ed in places. With her clothes wet and
soiled, from the water and sand used
to extinguish the blaze, Mr.. KapIow-
itz carried his daughter to the office Of
Dr. M. S. Meinzer. 1t is not yet known
whether or not the child will recover.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-04-12
MEETING FOR
THE BOOMERS

With committees to be appointed to
take up the Staten Island bridge mat
ter and the trolley proposition to Roose-
welt, besides an address by Cornelius G.
Kolff, of st. George, S. l., the open
meeting of the Board of Trade tomor-
row night ought to be an interesting
one. The meeting will be held in the
auditorium in the library building and
every citizen is urged to be present.
Mr., Kolff has been active in advanc-
ing the interests of Staten Tsalnd He
has accomplished many big things He
is going to tell Perth Amboy some of
mis- boom methods All interested in
advancing Perth Amboy in the matter
of bridges and trolley as well as along
general lines, should be present tomor-
row night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-04-12
TEN LIGHTS TO Be ON
SMITH STREET TONIGHT

The General Electric Company has
entered into the competition to sup
ply lamps for the Great White Way
on Smith street, between State and
High streets Two lamps were placed
on the Packer House for trial Sat
urday and two more are being erect
ed at Louis Briggs store, at Smith
and King streets. today.
The merchants have practically
decided to use the Stave lamp and a
meeting will be held at 10 o'clock
tomorrow morning to settle the mat
ter and also to decide whether to in
stall an Independent lighting plant
for the block, or to buy current from
the Public Service Corporation.
Tonight the block will be Hum
mated with ten flaming arc lamps,
half the number contemplated for
the white way.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-04-12
FELL FROM THE WATER
WAGON TO R. R. TRACK

George Chervani, forty-fve years
old, of South Amboy, was found by
Patrolman Dalton sleeping on the
northbound track of the Central rail-
road, south of the Market street
crossing, shortly before l o'clock this
morning. The man had bad cut
on his head and his eyes were black
ened The policeman took him to
DR.. M. s. Meinzer's Office, and later
to the police station.
The prisoner this morning said
that all he could remember was that
he had started to walk to South Am
boy. The recorder asked him why
he had become intoxicated and Cher
vani said that he had abstained all
through Lent and had miscalculated
yesterday in regard to his capacity
He was discharged
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-04-12
GREAT CELEBRATION FOR
MASTER D'STEPHANO

Frederick D'Stephano, the three
month-old son of Mr.. and Mrs, Louis
D'Stephano, of 25 Smith street, this
city, was christened in the Roman
Catholic church at Woodbridge yester-
day by Rev. Father Griffen Giuseppe
A2xolino, of Philipsburg, Pa, acted as
godfather and Anna Jefrida of this
city, as god-mother.
After the baptism the party returned
to this city where the event was APP
propriately celebrated with roasting at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. d 'Stephano
in Smith street. During the afternoon
and evening over 100 guests were en-
tertained, among them being Mayor
Bollschweiler, DR.. w. E. Ramsay and
DR.. j. s. Hay Nearly all of the mem
bers of the Italian American Citizens
Club were present. Mr.. 'Stephano is
proprietor of fruit store at Smith and
State streets
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-04-12
TO TEST HERRON'S
SANITY TOMORROW
Special bv United Press Wire.

New Brunswick April 12:-Judge
Lloyd did not hold court here today.
Tomorrow Justice Bergen is coming to
hear the case of Archibald Heron, who
is in the death chamber at the state
prison, Trenton, under sentence of
death. He viii be brought to New
Brunswick tomorrow to be examined as
to his sanity. Former Judge G. r..
Cowenhoven, counsel for Heron, has
been trying hard to have the question
of sanity probed He first applied to
Governor Fort to stay the sentence
pending such an investigation, but the
governor refused the application and is
sued statement denouncing insanity
pleas, statement which received much
comment throughout the country.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-04-12
VERDICT FOR
1928 AGAIN

After being out about forty min
utes the jury in the suit OF Louis
Vagenas against James Christopolus
for S223.30, which was retired in
the district court Saturday, returned
with verdict in favor of the plain
tiff for the full amount.
When the case was first tried on
March 20 the jury brought in YER
dict for the full amount of the claim,
but Mr.. Christopolus's counsel, Ste
phen F. Somogyi, few days later Sc
cured a new trial. 1t was believed
by the defense that the verdict might
be smaller Saturday, in view of the
fact that a book had been discovered
containing entries which were sup
posed to bear upon the case. j. e.
Stricker appeared for the plaintiff,
and S. F. Somogyi and j. S. Wight
for the defendant.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-04-12
SUPT. SKULL REEL LECTED
TREASURER OF COUNCIL

Newark April 12:-The New Jer.
sey State Council of Education in ses.
sion in Newark Saturday, adopted a
resolution condemning fraternal socie-
ties in the public schools. Principal
James j. Hopkins, of the Jersey City
high school, was the sole defender Of
the fraternities.
The following officers were elected
President, James T.. Bryan, superinten-
dent of schools, Camden; vice presi-
dent, Henry E. Harris, principal school
No. /, Bayonne; secretary, j. Howard
Hulsart, county superintendent, Morris
county; treasurer, s. e. Shull, city su-
perintendent, Perth Amboy. Fhe treas
urer and the secretary were reelected.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-04-12
CRUSADE AGAINST SPEEDING
RESULTE IN SIX ARRESTS
WOMAN HURT AND CAR
DAMAGED IN COLLISION

the machine were damaged consider
ably. The occupants, two women and
three men, received severe jolt. One
of the former, when the machine
struck the pole, was thrown out and
her ankle slightly injured.
Patrolmau Quinlan was ON the scene
and secured the number of the car,
which was 3419 N. j. The party re-
fused to give their names and managed
to repair the machine so that they took
the next boat for Tottenville en- route
for New York
The chauffeur of the machine told the
policeman that the accident was due to
fiat tire and the brakes refusing to
work The pole was badly splintered
and is spotted red, from the car
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-04-12

There came near being a serious ac-
cident at the Staten Island ferry at
11.30 O'Clock last night when a large
touring car crashed into trolley pole
and slightly injured one of the five oc-
cupants of the car. The machine had
been standing at Front and Smith
streets, waiting for the boat and, when
the driver turned the crank to start it,
the car started and, before it could be
controlled, ran over the curb and
struck an old trolley pole which
stands on Smith street alongside of the
ferry house, in front of the express
office.
The lamps on the machine were
smashed and the front and one side of
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-04-12
PERTH AMBOY
DEGREE TEAM

The various camps of the Woodmen
of the World in the eastern part OK
New Jersey will hold a union meeting
and joint class initiation in the old
Kurz Colosseum, 451 Springfield ave-
nue., Newark, Wednesday night. One
thousand new members will be instruct-
eed In the mysteries Of the order, the
work being done by the Perth Amboy
Degree team, uniform rank under Cap
tain ii. T. Olsen.
Great interest is manifested in the
affair by all the members in this Sec
tion of the state. Congressman Morris
Sheppard, of Texas, the s-re.ai--s-
banker of the order, viii deliver the
address. Special cars will convey the
members to the hall
The local degree team will rehearse
tomorrow night. They win leave here
Wednesday night at $50 clock from
the Central depot.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-04-12
WORKjNCMEN'S CIRCLE ,
NAMES A DELEGATE

II. Rosen was elected delegate to
the ninth annual convention of the
Workingmen' Circle of America. TO
be held in Baltimore next month, at
a meeting of Local Branch No 95
in Union hall last night. A special
meeting will be held next Sunday to
choose an alternate.
A communication was received
from the general office in regard to
opening the sanitarium at Liberty,
but no action taken. 1t will come up
at the next meeting. ~
The sum of S42 was paid out for
sick benefits and q communication
was received from the FeGRration of
North America Hat Union for aid in
the present strike. Action will be
taken on it at the special meeting.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-04-12
ONE NEW CASE AND
ONE MORE CURED

One new case of smallpox was report
ed to the Board of Health this morning
but, as it is in house where there was
already a patient, there is no cause for
alarm. The patient is Mary Hughes,
six weeks old, at 90 East avenue, where
her six-year-old brother has been i'll for
some time
There are now eleven cases in the
city six being at the isolation hospitals
and five in their homes, under quaran-
tine. Edward Seguine, who has been
at the isolation hospital, was diseharg-
ed yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-04-12
BOAT EXHIBITED TO
AN ADMIRINC THRONC

The handsome new motor boat
hull, to be awarded in a public con-
test by the Raritan Yacht Club
Thursday night of this week. was
placed upon large truck and, dec
GRATED with yachting flags, was pa
raded about town and exhibited on
Smith street Saturday afternoon and
evening Everybody who saw the
boat adjudged it beauty, and wide
spread interest is being manifested
in the contest.
The craft is twenty-eight feet long
and has a seven-foot beam and is
strongly built, along artistic and
graceful lines.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-04-12
BEACON SANK;
OTHERS IN PORT

Providence, April 12:-The barge
Beacon, one of the three seen off
Charlestown, sank after being taken
in tow by the tug North American.
There was no one aboard, the crew
having been taken off by the tug r.
M. Waterman. The barge Breeze,
one of the others in distress, was
towed into Newport by the North
American, and the barge Brunswick
arrived here in tow of the tug John
Scully.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-04-12
LAST TWO DAYS OF
PASSOVER SEASON

The last two days of Passover, or
Pessach, are being observed with
services in the temples, Beth Morde-
cal and Shaarey Tfiloh. The services
began at $50 o'clock last night.
There were services in both syna-
gogues again this morning, and they
will be continued tonight
The eight days OF passover will
come to a close at o'clock tomor-
row morning when the last of the
matzoth, or unleavened bread, will
be eaten
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-04-12
ARCANUM PINOCHLE
TITLE TO BE 0ECIDED

The first of the fifteen games in the
pinochle tournament to decide the tie
between Middlesex Council, Royal Ar
canum, Of this city, and Metuchen
Council, will be played in Metuehen to-
night
A delegation viii accompany the To-
cal team, leaving on the 7.40 o'clock
car, Much interest is being shown by
local arcanumites, as these games will
settle first and second prize winners.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-04-12
FRENCH G0VERNM MENT TO
IGNORE CASTRO PROTEST

Paris, April 12:-The government
today decided to ignore the protest sent
by Cipriano Castro over lis forcible
election by the French governor of Mar
Unique at Fort de France Saturday
night. The government is being vio-
lently assailed by the press and public
for the action.
Castro was accompanied by but one
bs ana bacE e PSg PasgSg ei wna
him when he reaches st. Nazaire is in
doubt.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-04-12
FORESTERS PLAN
FOR MEMORIAL

A meeting of the memorial COM
mittee of Court Standard and Court
Amboy, Foresters of America, will be
held after the regular meeting of
Court Standard in Odd Fellows hall
Wednesday night TO arrange for the
memorial service to be held on Sun
day, May 80 There was no meeting
of the committee yesterday,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-04-12
NINE. CASTRO NOT
ALLOWED TO4AND

Washington, April 49,: The state de-
partment learned today that Madame
Castro is in the same plight as her hus-
band. When the steamer Guadeloupe
reached La Guayra she was not allowed
to land nor to Communicate with the
shore. The steamer was not allowed to
stop. Madame Castro and party are
likely to land at savanilla, Colombia,
the next stop.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-04-12
EASTER EGG ROLLING
ON WHITE HOUSE LAWN
Special Dv United Press wire.

Washington, April 12:-President
Taft abdicated today to the children Of
Washington for the annual egg rolling
on Easter Monday. Thousands of chill
dren participated in the event The
Marine band is playing and the scene
is a gala one.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-04-12
DR.. RAMSAY WILL
ADDRESS SOCIETY

The meeting of the Mems Society
viii be held tonight Dr.. William e,
Ramsay will give an intensely hui
morous story Of early Amboy. Ar
rangements for the inter-church ball
team will be made. The Sabbath OBJ
servance bin will be discussed in
open meeting.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-04-12
HONORS FOR
PETROSINO
AT FUNERAL
Thousands March in Pro-
CessiOn Out Of Respect to
the Slain Policeman.
PLAIN CLOTHES MEN
GUARD THE CHURCH
Special bv United Press Wirs.

New York, April l2-With such hon
ors as never before were paid to sim
pie policeman, the funeral of Joseph
Petrosino the Italian detective who was
assassinated at Palermo, Italy, was held
today. Police, mounted and on foot,
city judges, officials of all ranks, civic
bodies and numerous Italian societies
marched.
The eortage was one of the longest
ever seen in New York. Plain clothes
men guarded the residence aud church
as a result of letters received threaten
to blow them up.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-04-12
DYNAMITE TO
DISLODGE ICE
speciaI bv Unlted Press Wire.

Niagara Falls, April Engineers
today recommended the use of dyna-
mite to dislodge the mountains of ice
piled in the Niagara river which has al
ready resulted in damage amounting
to $1,000,000 and threatens Lewiston,
Queenstown and other cities with the
worst flood ever known there.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-04-12
YOUTH WHO KILLED HIS
MOTHER ELECTROCUTED
Special by United Preso wire.

Ossining, N. Y, April Bernard
Carlin, twenty years old, who killed his
mother in Brooklyn April 8, last year,
was electrocuted this morning at
o clock in Sing Sing prison. He left
a statement with Rev. Father Mahoney
saying he was suffering with hallucina-
tion when he killed his mother Since
he had killed his best friend and moth
er he was anxious to die.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-04-12
MT. ETNA is
AGAIN ACTIVE
speoiaI BY U1gted press VIC.

Special by United Press Wire
Rome, April 12:-People are leaving
the neighborhood of Mt Etna as an
other earthquake is feared Huge col
umns of smoke arc pouring out and
cinders are covering the country. The
activity is worse than it has been for
years.