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Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-06-14

Stave flaming arc lamps were turned
on, the block became as light as day
and the crowd expressed its approval
with cheers The band continued to
play until 10 o'clock when the crowd
gradually dispersed
The merchants are loud in their praise
of the way Superintendent Hufnagle Of
the Public Service Corporation handled
the occasion and are we'll pleased with
the excellent manner In which the
lamps were installed by the Public Ser
vice Corporation, Division euperinten-
dent E. r. French was present to view
the opening and expressed his approval.
The lights will be turned on at dusk
every evening by the Public Service
from the distribution pole In front Of
Louis BRIGGS store at Smith and King
streets, and be allowed to burn, with
the exception of Saturdays, Sundays
and nights before holidays until 10
o clock. They viii burn until II clock
on Saturdays and nights before holi-
days, and until Q o'clock on Sunday
nights. The illumination Of the block
last night led many people to promenade
there.
1t is understood that about FIVE more
lamps will be added shortly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-06-14
MORSE PLEAS
FOR JUSTICE
Former Ice King Says He
Wants No Mercy and
Graves No Sympathy.
MESSAGE TO THE COURT
speotaI oy DATED Press w,re.

special oy United Press Wire.
New York, June 14:-Charles w.
Morse, the former Ice king and con-
victed bank wrecker, today, sent the
following message by his attorney
Martin w. Littleton to the court OF
appeals from his tombs cell:
There has been too much talk of
sympathy and too much made of the
fact that my fortune which / amass-
ed by the hardest work has been
wiped out. II the appellate court
believes / committed a crime and
was properly convicted ! am ready to
take the punishment imposed by the
lower court. am ready to serve
the sentence IL this court considers
the crimes alleged we're committed.
Charles w. Morse wants no mercy,
Graves no sympathy. but asks simple
justice"
When asked if he demanded the
right to attended court to listen to
the argument Of his appeal from the
fifteen year sentence to penal servi-
tude in the Atlantic federal prison
he declared there was " no use of
it, But make 1t plain, said he, Il
was unjustly convicted and was made
the victim to the multitudes clamor-
ing for blood and demand the rights
Of a private citizen"
Mr.. Littleton declared to the
court that no crime was committed.
The records spoke for themselves
that Morse left the bank of North
America stronger than he found It.
Mr.. Littleton Is confident the court
will grant Morse bail until the final
decision is rendered.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-06-14
ELECTION is HELD BY
DANISH SOClABLE A. C.

A meeting Of the Danish Sociable
Athletic Club was held yesterday
morning, at which arrangements
were made for their field meet at
Amusement Park, July s.
Martin Hansen was reelected presi-
dent for a year; Peter Hansen was
renamed as treasurer, and N. Chris
tian Nielsen was elected correspond
Ing secretary in the place of Andrew
Overgaard Mr.. Overgaard will hold
ofiice for a few weeks.
The following candidates were ad-
mitted: Nels Lindeberg, Abel Larsen,
Louis Petersen, Marinus Petersen.
Peter Petersen, Steve Christensen, |.
Petersen, John johnson, b. Hansen
and e, Poulsen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-06-14

Ocl1UcU 10 WNAk thkC lfAA0BCs
Upon arriving In Perth Amboy.
however, it was found that the last
trolley had gone. Thinking he could
catch one at South Amboy he per-
suaded his intended, bride to walk
across the railroad bridge with him.
He carried suit case and had about
$50 in his pocket
The night was very dark and Ko-
batch did not understand the vari-
GUS lights on the bridge. If he had
know their meaning he would have
been aware at once that the draw
was open. The couple chatted to-
gether as they stepped from tie to
tie above the water.
Suddenly Kobatch, who was a lit
tie In advance of the girl seemed to
stumble and then he disappeared.
There was a splash after which all
was still. The girl had stopped short
when her companion fell. She was
too frightened to move or to make a
sound. When she came to her senses
she realized that she was standing
on the very edge of the bridge. An
other step and she would have fol-
lowed her lover She screamed and
the bridgemen ran to her 1t was
then that she tried to throw herself
into the black water and life and
death struggle took place on the
edge OF the bridge in which Spice.
the tender, was victorious. He gave
the signal to those in the engine
room of the draw and the big spans
swung around 30 that the Journey
across could be continued,
An EFFORT is being made to find Ko-
batch's body, but as he fell into the
channel which Is not only very deep,
but also has strong tide, it may be
some time before the body is found.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-06-14
WAL KED into OPEN
DRAW AND DROWNED
BEFORE SWEETHEART
South River Man and New York Girl
on Way 10 be Manied--Rad
Missed Gar.
GIRL TRIES TO DROWN, TOO

spectaI to tie EVENING NEWS.
South Amboy, June While
on his way to New Brunswick, with
his sweetheart to be married, Joseph
Kobatch. twenty-three years old, of
South River, walked into the open
draw of the New York q Long
Branch railroad bridge across the
Raritan river early this morning and
was drowned. The girl who was
accompanying him Miss Anna Kish,
|of 622 18th street, New York, was
only prevented from throwing her.
self into the water after her lover by
the strong arms of William Spice, of
this city. one of the bridge tenders.
Nothing was seen or heard of Ko-
batch after he went overheard The
draw was quickly closed and the
heartbroken girl was escorted safely
city hall. This morning she proceed
ed to New Brunswick where she said
she has friends living at SO Front
street.
The Girls Story.
The girl could not speak English
and although an interpreter talked
to her this morning her story was
incomplete. From what could be
learned she and Kohatch had been
engaged to be married Early yes
terday morning he left South River
to 60 to New York to get her. After
a day of celebration they started for
New Brunswick where 1t was Intend
ed that the wedding ceremony should
be performed. Being more familiar
with the route this way the couple
boarded a train In Jersey City for
Perth Amboy From there they
were going to New Brunswick by
trolley.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-06-14
CAUSED EXCITEMENT
ALONG THE WHITE WAY

Edward Culbert, thirty-two years old,
|of B56 State street, was held under $500
bail by Recorder Pickersgill yesterday
morning to await the action Of the
grand jury on charge Of assault and
battery preferred by John Switzer, pro-
prietor of cafe at 1879 Smith street.
Switzer and Culbert were arrested at
$3.50 0 clock Saturday night by Patrol
man McGowan after they had had an
alteration in front Of the formers es-
Establishment
The recorder discharged Switzer and
held Culbert for the Grand Jury. He
gave bail and was released. Hugh Me-
Ardle, who got into the row as peace
maker, WAS taken to the police station
Saturday night with the other two as q
witness, but was released at once.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-06-14
GUST FIVE OFFICIALS
AT THE REFORMATORY

Railway, June 14:--A surprise was
sprung at the Railway Reformatory
Saturday when five Of the employees
were given their discharges, three off,
ces being abolished. Those done away
with were two Of the assistant supefin-
tendents, held by Charles Frederick
Abbott, of this city, and John Banker,
of New Brunswick. The third tBsist.
ant superintendent, Richard Francis
Cross, is retained. The ofico Of clerk,
held by Lewis Ellis Price, also was aboI-
ished. The others dropped were George
r.. Pooley, instructor, and Joseph Fran
els Ruppreet, guard, of New Brunswick.
Changes had been expected since the.
appointment Of the Rev. Dr. Frank
Moore as superintendent, and it had
been openly rumored for months that
Abbott was slated for removal.
DR. Moore holds that the three men
in the office of assistant superintendent
caused q needless waste of money.
1t Is understood that the changes
made are but the commencement, as it
/ is said there will be a great wedding
out A man conversant with the af-
fairs of the institution said today that
many more changes may be expected
shortly, and that in a year 3 timo a
large quantity Of the eidead woods
will be eliminated and the reformatory
brought up to the standard which 1t was
Originally intended to be-
| The men who have been dropped ont
of Office by the commission had held
Office almost since the institution was
| first opened Charles Frederick Abbott
and John Banker were the first assist
ants appointed. Price also was one Of
the early appointees, Pooley had been
employed there about three years, and
Rupprect about the same length Of time.
Candy fresh every day at Sexton's,
m 9th
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-06-14
BELIEVE GIRL
is KIDNAPPED
Police Of Three Cities Are
Looking for Beatrice
Marks OF New York.
FATHER GOT MESSAGES
Special bv United Press wire.


New York, June 14:-The New
York, Albany and Chicago police, to-
day are hunting for Beatrice Marks,
the seventeen year old daughter OF
Solomon Marks, rich and retired
clothier of this city 1t is believed
she is victim of kidnappers and is
being held for ransom.
Although her parents received two
kilograms after the girl failed to re-
turn home Saturday before last from
her place Of employment saying that
she had eloped and was enroute to
Chicago Mr.. Marks declared today
he had no doubt his daughterhad been
kidnapped The first telegram was
dated at Albany, The father de-
clares that both messages were spuri-
GUS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-06-14
ODD FELLOWS HONOR
DECEASED BRETHREN

The memorial committee Of Law
renee Lodge No. SO, Independent Or
der Of Odd Fellows, visited Alpine
and ST. Peters cemeteries yesterday
afternoon and decorated the graves
of departed members
On the committee were Noble
Grand John Shoe; Vice Grand Jo-
seph Rowan; s. G.. Garretson, Jo-
seph Quick, Hugh Stead, Frank An
derson, w. s. Duncan and w. d.
Voorhees,.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-06-14
JUDGMENTS IN
COURT
Three Cases Decided Today
Various Amounts for
the Plaintiffs.
ELEVEN ARE ADJOURNED

The following judgments were rem
dered In the district court this morn
ing: Richard Bolger against Jane
Hulit, administratrix of the estate of
David Hulit, S125.64; Moses Rosen-
berg against Nathan Jacobson, $33.-
AZ; Adolf Prince against william f.
Hartman, s125.64
Eleven cases we're adjourned, and
two discontinued
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-06-14
SERMON TOTHE
CLASS OF 1909
Large Congregation Attend
ed Service in Presbyterian
Church Last Night.
FACULTY ALSO PRESENT

The First Presbyterian church was
well filed last night when Rev James
H. Northrup preached what was termed
the baecalaureate sermon to the class
which graduates this week from Perth
Amboy High School.
The members of the class and faculty
of the high school attended The
preacher IS subject was Redeeming the
Time" and it proved very interesting
and inspiring
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-06-14
WOODMEN'S CAMP
WAS INSTITUTED

District Deputy Jorgen Martinu-
sen, of the Woodmen of the World,
went to Harrison Saturday night,
when he instituted West Hudson
Camp No. So He was assisted by
Deputies John Cullerton and Albert
Fintwick. The new camp starts
with thirty charter members There
were delegations present from Rose
willie, Newark and Hill camps, OF
Newark, and Orange camp, OF
Orange.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-06-14
PAYS DEATH PENALTY
FOR KILLING MOTHER
gpeotaI bv UMlted Press wire.

Auburn, N. Y, June 14:-Wil-
liam Scott, who killed his mother in
the woods near Chenango Lake near
Norwich in October 1907, was cleo
trocuted this morning after 2 shocks
An autopsy was Immediately held,
their being considerable interest to
learn his mental condition.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-06-14
A NARROW ESCAPE
;FoR AUTO PARTY

New Brunswick, June 14:=Law-
yer s. F. Somogyi, of Perth AmbOy,
and party Of friends had narrow
escape Friday afternoon that they
on their way home in his new Ford
car, and Just as he had turned the
corner OF Albany street and Spring
alley and was coming down Albany.
the steering gear snapped In two and
the car skidded from one side of the
road to the other until the power was
turned OF.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-06-14
THE OLDEST MEMBER OF
RARlTAN LODGE, F. & A. m.

William Marshall Of this city, the
oldest member of Raritan Lodge, No.
81, +. & A. M, Of Perth Amboy, ac-
companied Worshipful Master Fred Gar
retson and large delegation to Totten-
vile, Saturday afternoon to witness the
cornerstone laying Of the Masonic
Temple,
Mr. Marshall joined Raritan Lodge in
1865.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-06-14
WHISTLES ARE
BLOWN TODAY
Early Morning Salute in
Honor of Flag Day--0bser-
vance Is General.
OLD GI ORY IS DISPLAYED

At 8 O'Clock this morning nearly
every whistle in the city was blown as
a salute to Flag Day, which is being
celebrated all over the country. In the
public schools the day is being observed
in small way and many citizens hung
out flags in honor Of the occasion.
The FIRE whistle was zone of the first
TO salute this morning and many, think
ing that there was FIRE, started to run
for the houses, but did not get very far
before they realized their mistake.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-06-14
EIGHT OF CREW MISSING
FROM FISHING SLOOP
IeoinI 81 unifed Ptesa Wire.

Boston, June 14:--Captain Anton
=. silva, Of the fishing sloop Nettie
Franklin, arrived in this port this
morning and reported eight OF his
crew lost In fog OF Highland light.
It is feared they are drowned.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-06-14
STEAMER HELLIG OLAV
is IN A FOG AT SEA

F. L. Brown has received word that
the steamer Hellig Olay is in heavy
fog.
The vessel which has several local
passengers is expected to dock tomor-
row
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-06-14
JOHN FOTHERGILL
ILL WITH PARAL YSIS

John Fothergill was taken Ill on
the street Saturday night with para
lysis and is confined to HIS home DR..
j. L. Lund said this afternoon that
Mr. Fothergill is suffering from a
slight stroke.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-06-14
JOHNSON SENT 70
THE COUNTY JAIL

William Joknson, better known as
J sabe, Jsnnaon, WAS sentenced to
Biaes5 days in the county jail this
morning on charge Of vagrancy. His
wife end child were sent to the aIfns
housg a few days ago.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-06-14
PRESIDENT OF BRAZIL
DIED THIS MO RNING

Special by United Press Wire.
Washington, June 14:--The Amer
lean minister at Rio de Janeiro to-
day cabled the death OF President Al
fonso Penna, Of Brazil, this morn
ing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-06-14
RETURNS TO ASYLUM
AFTER ONLY 8 WEEKS

George Grannet, Of AS Smith street,
who was arrested after had ter
rorized the neiRhborhood, wa Ke1aS &
the State Hospital at Trenton this morn
Ing by City Marshal Walters, assisted
by Sergeant Mulligan
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-06-14
GUN DISCHARGED
IN DISTURBANCE

Patrolman Dunham was called to Ill
New Brunswick avenue last night to
settle some trouble. The officer report
ed to the sergeant later that he found
man there who gave his name as
George Hamity. The man during the
trouble shot off gun
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-06-14
GOES TO NEW YORK
G. Ar. ENCAM P N MENT
speoraI 70 he EVENING NEWS.

Tottenville, June I4:-John @. Heny,
pf Mcclellan street, Perth Amboy, dele
gate from Lenhart Post, No 1858, of
fottenville, TO the annual state en-
sampment Of the Grand Army Of the
Republic at Binghampton, New York,
left this morning.
Commander H. r. Yetman, Andrew
Abrams and George n. Haines, Of Len
ihart Post, viii leays for the eneamp-
ment tomorrow morning
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-06-14
SALOON MAN FINED

Andrew Marion, thirty-fve years old,
saloonkeeper of lOl Sayre avenue,
was fined 500 by Recorder Pickersgill,
Saturday afternoon on a charge pre-
ferred by Agent Jacob Rosenthal Of the
Midlesex BOttlers' Association.
STOLEN from stable Thursday night,
light gray horse about 16 hands. light
name and tail, Roman nose, weight
bout 1900 or 1900 pounds, between 8
q nd 10 years old. &25 90 reward for in
formation leading to return Of horse.
CHA8. ROSE,
South AmboY. N. ].
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-06-14

Tho only way to meet competition
to advertise,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-06-14

Leak ID Water Main.
A large leak in a water main in Rec
tor street was reported sa arday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-06-14

Candy fresh every day at Sexton's,
70 Smith street.
s2SO-s+1 tits.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-06-14

patrouize NEws aavertIaera.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-01-14
IuSee ". z. Cowan.

Judge William Byron Cownn
was horn at Holly Springs. Miss ,
July 23rd. $40 ami died in OK
ford Jan 9TH, 1909. He was mar
risd 10 Mss 6r>4r Emma Par.
sons sepd 81, 1ss2; only one
child was born OF this marriage
which died in infancy, the moth
er only living a few years. In
1871, he married Miss Sarah
Ellen Patter, daughter OF one OF
the pioneer setlsrs of Marehall
county. Five cnidrsn were born
of this marriage, Minnie, William
Buforc, John XIII, and Eliza.
beth.
Judge Cowan vas educated al
the Synodical College in La
Grange, Tenn. tle spent all OF
his HE in Marshal county except
the rsst eightedp years that be
has lived in Ok bd. He was Al
one time priucip OF the Graded
School and also rived as Mayor,
He was a just hd upright mar
and good either. highly respect
ed for his man taoble qualities
The remains wFe inferred with
Masonic honors ollowed to tn,
last resting plat by a host q
friends who SYM kthize with the
greatly bereayed amily.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-01-14
ss:;a as..

The b alth OF our community i
very 60 at this waiting.
Mr.. +. Gamble has been
very SILK, hut is better at this
MI. W. State entertained
q few Of his friends with an
oyster supper a few nights ago.
Theie are several cases OF
whc9ping cough in our midst. /.
Mr.. Ellis Gamble made a lying
trip 70 Burgess Sunday.
The wedding bells have quit
ringing since the holidays.
Misses Lottie and irene Gamble
have returned TO their schools af-
ter spending a week ut home
There was preaching at Pine
Grove Sunday and qai,e n crowd
attended.
kessrs. p. T. Gamble and c..
b. White will soon start a ;ele-
phone line from Gomez to Oxford
There was quite q crowd of
drummers in Gomez last week.
Dir. Tucker has about complete
ed his saw mill.
Mr.. Ellis Gamble made n BUSH
ness trip to Oxford last week.
Mrs. j.. w. Slate Is in oxford
for a few days on a visit 10 her
sister, Miss Annie Lewis.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-01-14
REMEMBER!

I am bringing to Oxford some
of the lergest theatrical attrac-
lions in years. l guarantee them
first class in every respect or it
costs you nothing. Something
you can enjoy with profit. There
is nothing more impressive than
a firstclass theatrical production.
Many people are educated in this
way entirely.
Respectfully,
LEE NJ. RUSSELL,
Manager.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-01-14
mmwews.


Mr.. W. .S0teu. who/ hal
been quits-slck for the past twd
weeks, is slowly Improving.
Mr.. TON Ray ard wife, Of Ran
dolnh, are visiting their parents,
Mr.. amp Mrs. w D. Gardner
Mrs. Hattfe Gardner is visiting
relatives on Woodson's Ridge.
mir. Ike Patterson was in our
midst Sunday.
Since ws last wrote little Nav
tourvis had the misfortune OF GET
ting her arm broken, but we trust
she viii hge n speedy recovery.
Miss Matte Hyde was quite
sick last week.
Mr.. VII Hyde made a business
trip near SBay Springs ono day
last week..
This IL the beginning OF the
new year. Wake up correspond
ents and r1ake a new beginning.
Dixie.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-01-14
PRESIDENT HELPS ORPHANS

Hundreds of orphans have be- n
he ped by the pro adeDt of rhe Indus
tri-l ahu Orphans Home al Macon,
TIA who writes: I'VE have used
Eiecpic Bitters in this lnstI.ation TOT
nlnes cars. H. has ptJyed 9 Dsst ga
cel!xt medicine tor stomach. live
sHd Kidney troubles. ~ ( regard 1t a.
enc of the best family medicines On
earts.' II invigUrates the vitat or
g1ns, p~uriheathe blood, aids digestion
ore4ses appeute. To strengthen aud
bui.d up Thin, pale, weax cniidren or
u down people 1t has no equal. Best
for fvmaie complaints. Only SOC AT
A IT. kendel.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-01-14

Memorial
The memorial i
the University. 'lay
afternoon IN. 10 HlatC
Gen. A. p. 8tew 'gely
attended. The wert
very ia:iprsssivs 4, Skin-
cannon, D.. Leave. aid DR.,
Deupree drafted resolutions on
behalf of the Unworthy which
were read by the chancellor.
The excellent addresses made
on the occasion were given oss
attention, all Ene tributes to the
memory OF the deceased.
RESOLUTIONS III THE FACULTY.
Whereas God, in his infinite
wisdom, has seen proper TO re-
move General A. p. Stewart by
death from the walks of men, be il
Resolved, frs;, that in the SER
vices Of chsncellor Alexander p.
Stewart the University Of Mia
sissippi recognizes rnd will ever
remember an official who was
conscientiously and scrupulously
exact in the discharce Of every
duty; whose u~ns~erving insegri-
ty and implicit obedience to eve
ry demand Of duty can always
be held up IS . criterion for imi-
tation by the young manhood Of
our state; whose piety was beau
tiful, companionship elcva,ing,
and his influence always on the
side of uprightness, truth and
justice;
Resolved, second, that Il viii
always be a matter OF gratifica-
ton ana pride that lie honor1d
Name sAall be in the enrolment
of those most appreciated, hon.
ored and revered, among the
high officials of the institution ;
Resolved, third, thai, while we
mourn his departure from US,
yet we ara devoutly thankful for
his exemplary life, his great USE
fulness, his ennobling influence,
his answering faith IN God, and
his triumphant hope for a glori-
fed life beyond the grave:
Resolved, fourth, that We share
the sorrow OF his sons and other
relatives, not in a spirit of pro-
test or rebellion, but Of meek
submission to that fate which we
recognize as the mortal heritage
Of mankind, and the inscrutable
will of Almighty God.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-01-14

Thort will be a special com
M Inicatlon ~ T. s. Gsthrigh,
|Ia6re fJo. 33.IF 4 A. NJ. Tues
|dsy nisht. Work "a the r. c.
det-ee' Wishing brethren cordi-
all invited.
III the regular monthiy meet
|inelof session the name Of the c.
p. 1shurch wal changed and vii
hetlafter be Known az the South
Street Presbyterian Churchr
w. Dl PoRTERs Clerk.
Did you see HE Holy City, 7.
not you are thu loser. II ycudid
or did not you should see the
Devil at the Opera House
Saturday night. One of the
greatest moral plays in years.
rs.swillian Huston, of Teck-
vile, rnbther of Supervisor Hus-
ton, whose illness we announced
last week, died At her home Sat-
urday and the remains we're inter-
red al Free Springs Sunday. Mrs
Huston was one Of the pioneer
citizens of the county, loved and
esteemed by q wide circle OF
friends. She leaves two sons and
two daughters to meurn their ir-
reparsbie loss. We extend sympa
thy to the bereaved family.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-01-14
Our Guarantee

Go to your druggist today and get q dol
lar uuttIe. Then after you havo used tho
entire contents OF the bottle IL you can
honestly ssy that II has not dore you any
good, return the bottle to the druggist and
he will refund your Money without CUES
ton or delay. We Will then pay the drug
glst. Don't hesitate, all druggists know
that our guarantee II good. Iris offer an
plies 10 the large bottle only and 10 but ono
In a family. The l1rge bottle c0~atainss.n =,
times as mach as the nifty cent bottle.
Kodol IS prepared at the lahorstor-
les of +. c. DeWitt& Co, Chicago.