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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-07-30

Colorado has an auditor who recently
locked the Governors pay because that
official took trip outside the state on
personal business. Out in the Rocky
Mountain section Governor crossed the
state line at his own peril. Not long ago
the Governor of Montana disappeared
for day or two, and in his absence the
acting Governor accepted the resigna-
ton of United States Senator and tried
to make an appointment to fill the va
cancy. New York Tribune.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-07-30
Land a 100000 Contract

The Rutland-Florence Marble COM
pany of Fowler have been given the
contract by n. b. Knox, president of
the MacCaul company of Philadelphia,
contractors, to furnish marble to the
value of $4,000 for interior postoffice
work, the firm having the contract 10
erect federal buildings at Atlanta, Toledo
and Baltimore. The Pittsford- Italian
marble, as the Fowler concerns grade is
called. won out in competition with
Georgia white marble. About S75, 90
worth of marble from ermont is to 20
into the Atlanta building and $4,000 in
in each Of the other structures The
first shipment on the big contract will
be made in about three weeks.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-07-30
Neither and Baby Hurled from Auto

Huntington Long Island July 3. r.
Several persons escaped serious injury
as a result of am automobile accident
which occurred here last night Mrs.
Theodore S. Han is the only one tnat
will be confined to her home for a few
days having suffered bruises about the
face and body and shock. On her lap at
the time of the accident was her infant
boy, but he fell into pile Of sand and
was unhurt. Besides Mrs, Hall and her
child in the automobile was her husband,
his brother and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin c..
Smith. The automobile skidded and
smashed into concrete culvert. The
car bounded back, and Mrs. Hall and
the baby We're hurled backward from
the machine. The three men were not
thrown from the car - New York
Tribune.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-07-30
Completes Work Among Barre ltaI.
ians

The Rev. A. b. Bellondi, who has been
laboring among the Italians at Barre as
missionary of the American Baptist
Home Mission Society for the past ten
years, will close his labors with that
society August /.
The Italian chapel will be completed at
once under the direction of the Rev. w.
A. Dawson, of Burlington, and a new
Italian missionary will be secured at
once and placed in charge of the work in
Barre.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-07-30
NOTICE.

Whereas as my wife. Lizzie Howe,
has left my bed and board, without Just
cause or provocation, forbid anybody
from harboring her, or trusting her as /
refuse any debts of her contracting after
this date.
FRED l.. HOWE,
Shoreham, VT.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-07-30

"Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil is the best
remedy for that often fatal disease
Group. Has been used with success in
our family for eight years. Mrs. l..
Whiteacre, Buffalo, N. Y.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-07-30

Mrs. John Sperry of Cornwall was
going to church on Sunday with her
two small sons. The horse became
frightened at an automobile and threw
the children out. No bones broken but
they We're somewhat injured.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1909-07-30

July 81, 1909.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-10-19
ALDERMEN AWARD CONTRACT
FOR SUTTON STREET SEWER
SHERIFF TO
PROSECUTOR
ON BRIBERY


| do not, however, see how anyone
can be convicted if those already tried
could be let go. Perhaps the supreme
court justice who may try the cases
can remedy this.
Your belief that bribery may be
practieed at the coming election | pre-
sumo is strengthened by the fact that
some wealthy men want TO be elected
to the United States senate, and in this
you are probably right.
/ had thought-ef means to stop brib-
cry, and had decided to put deputy
sheriffs at the polls, | am therefore
very glad to have your cooperation in
this move, and your personal assur-
ance given to me when you informed
me that you had sent me letter that
you would aprove the bill as prosecu-
tor, after which presume you will also
secure Judge Lyons cooperation, and
he will do likewise.
If, then, we arc able TO get evidence
Of bribery the force of the supreme
court can be thrown behind this great
movement for clean elections and law
enforcement, as Justice Bergen has al
ready signifed his Willingness TO try
the cases, if necessary.
l have also some other steps which 7
expect to take before election, which |
hope viii bring some fruit,
| hope~our efforts. will be more sue
cessful than yours at the primaries.
When you published your notice on
September 25, 1909, as Prosecutor Of
the Pleas" and stated that you were
fully cognizant of purpose to vio-
late the election laws, and knew the
plans, the persons and wards where
the law was to be violated / felt that
at last the cause Of clean elections
would be helped.
Although nothing has been heard of
il since, | presume you still have in
mind to bring this to the attention of
the court.
accept most cheerfully your offer
to assist me and those who have
fought for four years to stop bribery.
The fight for right and clean elec-
tions and an honest ballot is bound to
Continued on Page 49,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-10-19

Sheriff Quackenboss has sent the fol
lowing communication to Prosecutor
Boorsem in reply to the latter 's letter
suggesting cooperation in suppressing
bribery at the polls:
Hon. Theodore B. Booraem,
Prosecutor of the Pleas,
Middlesex County.
My Dear Mr.. Prosecutor:-Yo Your let
ter to me, which appeared in the news
papers before / received it, has at last
arrived.
When / first ran for sheriff / ran on
an anti-bribery platform. Tho next
year the Young Men s Democratic Club
took up the fight vigorously, and an
honest attempt wRs made to stop vote
buying The finding of ninety ballots
tied in a knot In the second ward, and
about sixty-five in the fifth showed that
the effort had not been wholly success.
full
In spite of the fact even that some
Of the public press scoffed at our eff
forts the democratic party has contin-
ued to fght bribery.
Last year | was elected upon that
platform and / mean to make good to
the people of the county.
At that election some men were ar
rested for bribery and although two
pleaded guilty, regret to say that all
escaped punishment.
Supreme Court Justice Bergen Is
charge to the last grand jury shows
that the supreme court of New Jersey
is aroused. Judge Bergen even prom
Using to come here himself to try the
bribery cases.
/ am glad indeed to hear you say
that you believe that public senti-
ment is thoroughly aroused on the sub
ject.v
If II is, our county will certainly be
rid of this evil. 1 must say however,
that you are the first member Of the
republican organization who has ex-
ressed himself, much less offered to as
sist in stopping bribery.
With the power Of your Office behind
You, you can do much to assist me, in
vigorously prosecuting offenders who
may be brought before the court.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-10-19
NEWARK MAN
BUYSPROPERTY
John r. CahiII as Usual
Purchases Land Sold for
Taxes Not Paid.
ANNUAL SALE TODAY

The annual sale Of lands for unpaid
taxes was held in the office Of City
Collector Richard f. White at 10
o 'clock this morning. About forty
properties were purchased by John
Francis Cahill, of Newark Hopper &
Klein, Of this city, bought IN two and
Joseph Stumps, three. The remainder,
about eleven, were purchased by the
city, as there were no bidders for them.
Mr.. Cahill, who is a Newark lawyer
with Offices at 800 Broad street, was
represented by Miss Julia A. Hoch, who
bought the properties in her own name
and paid cash, which is required by
law Every year number of proper
ties are purchased by Mr.. Cahill who
makes it his exclusive business in this
state and Pennsylvania. Last year he
purchased list Of properties in the
name of Margaret Fitzsimmons.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-10-19

week and conditions should have been
improved before that times The com
pany seems in earnest with regard to
making improvements, and therefore,
the health board has been disposed to
be lenient: Last night, however, the
committee took steps to finally deter
mine the intentions of the roalroad
company and two days were given in
which to clean up.
No improvements or alterations had
been started up to noon today En-
ployes stated this morning that the
present delay indicates more conclusive
ly than ever that more extensive inn
provements than merely abating the
toilet nuisance are planned.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-10-19
IN
SESSION HERE
Semi-AnnuaI Meeting Of
Chassis at St. PauI's
German Church.
AN ALL DAY PROGRAM

The semi-anmal conference of the
ministers Chassis Of the Dutch Re
formed churches, Of New Brunswick
opened its session in st. Paul's Ger
man church in First street, this city
at 10 O'Clock this morning 1T the
opening about twenty-five elergymen
and elders were present.
Rev DIR. Campbell of New Bruins
wick, presided and made the opening
address, after which Dr.. Hutton, the
secretary, of New Brunswick, read the
minutes of the last meeting held at
Spotswood.s The entire morning was
taken up with business session.
A recess was taken at 1890 O'Clock
and dinner was served by the Ladies
Aid Society Of st. Paul IS German
church in the basement
After the business session, which
will last until about o'clock this af-
ternoon, service win be held in the
church. Professor Demarest, of Rut-
gers College, New Brunswick, is ex-
peeted to make an address.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-10-19
ALLEN ON The
STAND TODAY
Man Accused of Murder
Tells Jury He Was
Crazy Drunk.
STORY OF HIS LIFE
speciaI 10 tho BVBNTNc NEWS,

special TO the EVENING NEWS.
New Brunswick, Oct. 19:-The
trial of Robert Allen, accused OF the
murder of Charles Mclaughlin, was
continued before Justice Bergen this
morning. The defendant was put on
the stand and questioned as to the
crime. He said he was so drunk at
the time OF the shooting that he did
not know what he was doing. He
declared he had no intention of KILL
ing Mclaughlin. He stated that he
bought the revolver July for the
purpose of celebrating the Fourth OF
July
In 1904. Allen said, he had trou-
BILE with Mclaughlin. He said he
had had trouble with his wife. He
left her and went to New York.
where he married another woman,
for which he served two years and
four months in Sing Sing on the
charge of bigamy. When he got out,
he said, he returned to New Bruins
wick and met Mclaughlin In sa-
loon. As he left the place he says
Mclaughlin and others set upon him,
knocking out one OF his teeth.
Allen was on the stand all morn
ing. 1t is exp, cted the case VIII be
finished late this afternoon and the
jury may get 1t by tonight
On the jury are the following
Augustus v Stout, South Brunswick; !;
Emil Egli, Perth Amboy; James
Runyon, New Brnnswick; Richard
Beekman, New Brunswick; Thomas
Hardy, Highland Park: William ].
DAILY, New Brunswicks Joseph Matt
land. Piscataway; George Mead,
Perth Amboy; Joseph @. Burns,
Perth Amboy; John Coakley, South
Amboy; David McClymont, Perth
Amboy; Garret Kinney, New Bruns-
wick
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-10-19
BRIGHT
FOR NEW DEPOT

A new Central railroad station seems
to be almost certainty now, as indi-
cations have never pointed so strongly
in that direction before. In anticipa-
tion Of hearing that new structure
is to be erected the health authorities
had deferred action up to the present
time.
Now two days have been given the
railroad company to remedy the sani
tary conditions at their present place.
The sanitation committee Of the
Board Of Health held a weekly meeting
last night in city hall and took up the
proposition that has confronted them
for the past few weeks. The ten-days'
notice issued October 8 terminated last
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-10-19
ERECTS FINE COUNTRY
HOME AT OAK TREE

Ira r. Grouse has the contract for
erecting a palatial country residence
for Gustav Lindenthal at Oak Tree
Mr.. Lindenthal built the new Williams
burg bridge and many equlaly interest
ing structures in this and other coun
tries. His country residence now un-
der construction at Oak Tree is to be
one of the largest and finest in this
section.
Architects J. II Pierson & Son, de-
signers Of the house, also have the con-
tract for laying out the estate Of Mr.
Lindenthal. Trees of many species are
to be planted and flower beds Of artis-
tic design will be some Of the many
features.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-10-19
MAY FORCE
CABINET TO RESIGN

Charles Edward Russell and other no.
tables. DR.. Parkhurst, William Dean
Howells and others have expressed sym
pathy
Lisbon, Oct. 10;--Troops are sur
rounding st. Lorena church which ter
rorists attempted to dynamite yester-
day. 1t is believed that terrorists are
barricaded within and are resisting the
soldiers.
Paris, Oct 10;-The General Confed-
Grafton of Labor today instructed the
Maritime Unions to boycott all Spanish
.ships. Three are already deserted. Th#
complicates the French-spanish situa-
tion greatly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-10-19
BODY OF Geo. SAVERS
is HOME FOR BURIAL

Mrs. Robert G. Miller, of 17s Will
liam street, left today for Hazleton,
Pa, where the body Of her brother,
George Sayers, who died suddenly in
New Mexico recently, will be inferred
In the family plot Friday afternoon or
Saturday morning Her husband will
leave about Thursday, to be there for
the funeral.
Mrs. Miller received telegram Sat.
urday from her brother, Thomas Say
ers, who went to New Mexico to inves-
tigate his brothers. death and secure
the body, which has been lying in a
shabby grave in the Potter g Field at
Lordsburg. The telegram stated that
he had secured the body and would
leave FL Paso today for Hazleton, Pa.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-10-19

AS was told in last Tuesday Is NEWS
Mrs. Miller received word recently
from New Mexico that George Sayers
her brother, had been found dead in
New Mexico with bullet hole in his
head and one leg broken. Her brother
Thomas, went from Pennsylvania to
New Mexico after receiving the same
report and Mrs. Miller got letter CON
firming the worst fears.
George 6ayers had visited his sister
in this city number of times and was
prospering in New Mexico when he met
an untimely death at the hands Of ban.
dts who, it is believed, killed and then
robbed him on a lonely road. Mrs. AL
fred Kay, of Hall avenue, is also sis
ter.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-10-19

SLEUTHS find Their
MAN ON The VESSEL

watches Chief Burke detailed Detec.
tives HUFF and Long on the case and
they found that Lewis had gone away
on brick schooner but would return
in a few days. Yesterday the detec.
tives heard of the return Of the
schooner and, boarding it at the dykes
in the Raritan river, found their man.
He was placed in the lookup until
Officer Thomas Broadrick, of Asbury
Park, arrived. Lewis was turned over
to him last night and was taken to the
Park Immediately.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-10-19
UNION TEMPERANCE
MEETING PLANHtJ

A union temperance meeting Of the
churches of this city, under the aus.
pices Of the Anti-Saloon League, will
be held in the First Presbyterian
church at 3:45 o'elock Sunday after.
noon, October "a Hon. Amos n. Web
Der, congressman, of Ohio, win be the
principal speaker at the meeting. Con-
gresham Webber Is the man who in
troduced the bill in congress. to make
the District of Columbia dry Mr..
Webber was member Of the fifty
ninth congress.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-10-19
COUNTY MEDICAL SOCY.
MEETING is POSTPONED

The scheduled meeting Of the County
Medical Society, which was to have
been held here tomorrow, has been
postponed for week, owing to the
death Of Henry l. Janeway, whose fu-
neral win be attended by several physi-
clans of New Brunswick
Or. NJ s. Meinzer, one Of those in
charge of the meeting, stated this
morning that It will be held Wednes-
day, October 27 in this city 1t will
most likely be held at the Packer
House, where surprise in the line of
a dinner will be sprung upon the medi-
cal men. Several papers win be read
and discussions are expected.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-10-19

Joseph Lewis, Jr., twenty-five years
old, Of Asbury Park, was arrested by
Detectives Huff and Long in this city
yesterday afternoon at the request Of
the authorities of the seashore town,
where he is wanted on charge of
grand larceny.
About week ago Chief Burke was
asked by Chief Smith, of Asbury Park,
to look up Lewis, who he believed had
come here. ~ He was accused Of steal
ing diamond ring and two gold
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-10-19

The attendance exceeded all ex-
pectations. notwithstanding that
over 700 tickets had been sold, the
committee in charge did not think
that over 450 would attend and had
prepared accordingly The hall was
jammed to the doors and fully 200
people stood throughout the speech
making, which lasted until fifteen
minutes to midnight
1t Is generally understood that the
dinner was planned to effect har-
mony between the two factions who
battIed at the primaries but 1t was
evident, -on account of the absence
of Mr.. Conger and some of his adj
herents, that all is not smooth.
Robert Carson, Prosecutor B0oraem,
County Collector Groves, William T.
Stacey, John Hanson and John
WikOff were seated at the speakers
table with William H. G. Jackson,
Assemblyman Voorhees,, Assembly
man Won Minden, Judge Hicks,
Frank Pownall, former Senator Hill
1ery, Ira B. Tice, Henry Banker, r. j..
Neville and others G. s. Atkinson,
CONGRESSMAN Howell's private secre-
tary, was also at one OF the tables.
There we're five tables on the
main floor of the hall, prettily decor
ated and set for about sixty people
each The tables ran the length of
the hall, the speakers occupying the
end of the centre table nearest the
stage. Two more tables were in the
balcony, with covers for about 90
in all At $40 o'clock practically
every chair was occupied In few
minutes more guests had arrived, In
Guiding number from out of town.
DR. Frank Crowther, the republican
candidate for alderman-at-large, who
acted as toastmaster, came to the
rescue and asked If some of the
local people would not get up and
give those from out of town the pref
erence. Many complied and stood
throughout the evening.
Speeches Begin at 0:46.
Caterer Charles Durham prepared
the repast, which was served by
about six or eight walters. Toast
master Crowther at 9:45 o'clock
raped for order. In very few
words he greeted the guests and i'm
troduced Frank H. Pownall, of
Jamesburg, director of the Board Of
Freeholders, as the first speaker.
Mr.. Pownall, after the applause and
three hearty cheers for himself had
been given, ascended the stage and
spoke for forty minutes
After few words about the gath
ering being the finest and largest he
had ever seen in this county Mr..
PownaH spoke about the literature
which the democrats have been issu-
ing and said that the little books
containing nhnfopranha md hfafo-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-10-19

Speotdl by UHtted Press Wire,
Madrid, Oct 19:-Premier Maura
announced today that he would not re-
sign. In view of the fact that King
Alfonso has received diplomatic intima-
tions from England and France that
Maura' Is policies threaten all Europe,
1t is expected that Alfonso will force
his resignation
New York, Oct. 19:--An internation-
al labor conference will hold meet
ing in Carnegie Hall tonight to protest
against Ferrer's execution which is
characterized as murder" The
speakers- will be Professor Besey, of
Columbia; Judge Samuel seabury,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-10-19
Other Important
Matters at
Meeting.
A JUNK FIGHT

Al last nights council meeting
four bids were received, for con-
structing a sewer in Sutton street,
from Meagher & Smith. Ilddle &
Pfeiffer, Johan Jensen and Martin
Hansen. The contract was awarded
to Meagher & Smith. the lowest bid
ders.
! A copy of a resolution adopted by
the Board Of Education asking for
$4,000 was referred to the city at
torney.
To Sell Bonds.
The city treasurer was directed to
sell the $125,000 street improvement
bonds.
On recommendation of the COM
mittee ON Judiciary bin from the
Metropolitan Surety Company was
charged up to the Sheridan street
sewer system. The city attorney
had given 1t as his opinion that the
bill should be paid by the city II
has to do with premium on a con-
tractors bond
A resolution was adopted to issue
temporary sewer certificates for
$4,000.
A resolution was passed denoting
intention to extend Convery place
Protest Against Junkmen.
|. Kopolowitz, 377 New street, ap-
piled for junk license. Samuel
Geller, 554 New Brunswick avenue,
did likewise Both were referred to
the Judiciary committee A protest
was received against the applications
of Samuel Geller and Isaac Kopolo-
witz. 1t was signed by N. Kopolo-
WITT and three others The protest
went to the same committee as the
applications. The remonstrants based
their objections on the ground that
the applicants did not intend to run
the places themselves.
The resignation OF Henry Sehwa-
lenberg and the election Of James p.
Edwards to fill the vacancy was re-.
ported by Garfield Hose Company,
whose action was sustained.
New Street Lamps.
Arc lights were ordered placed at
Market and Second streets and at
Market and Mead streets.
John Larsen was named by the
mayor as special policeman to serve
at the Auditorium without pay from
the city. The appointment was con-
firmed
An invitation was received from
the Board of Governors OF the Fac
tory League TO attend their ball
October %. 1t was accepted.
Ordinances Passed. ~saH
kn ordinance ~fe4d sewer N fsali
avenue, frein Pacific avenue to AM
boy avenue, was passed on second
and final readings. An ordinance
was passed on second and final read
ings to build sewer In Pearl place
and Mechanic street. An ordinance
for a sewer In William street was
passed on second and final readings.
An ordinance to build a twelye-inch
pipe sewer in Lewis street from
kearny avenue to connect with the
sewer in High street was introduced
and passed on first reading.
Continued on page 80
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-10-19
ENGLISH SOCIALISTS
FAIL IN ATTEMPT

London, Oct 19;-The attempt OF
Socialists In the English parliament
to promote a resolution expelling the
Spanish ambassador on account of
Ferrer's execution today, failed.
They were squelched by the speaker
after fiery debate lasting a few
minutes. No further English atten-
tion is expected.
Skating toaight at the Auditorium
Admission soc
e0SO-l0-19-lts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-10-19
COPENHAGEN
CLAIM FIRST
Danish University Will Not
ReIinquish Its Right to
Examine Cooks Records.
10 CLIMB MT. M'KINLEY
spse.al 81 unaed pres, w-..

Copenhagen. Oct. 19.:-RectoI
Torp, OF the University of Copenhag.
en-, says the university will refuse
the American National Geographical
Soeiety's request to waive claims tc
Dr. Cooks records unless DR.. Cook
requests 1t to do SO.
Cleveland, Oct. 19-Dr. Cook de-
clared to the United Press that he
has cancelled all his lecture dates
after the present week to prepare an
expedition to Mt Mckinley to re-
cover his records. To prove his
yeracity he will lead the expedition
himself.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-10-19

Skating tonight at the Auditorium.
Admission 1Oc.
soso-1o-19-1t'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-10-19
New Bank for Elizabeth

Elizabeth, Oct. l9:-smon Mack is
about to erect $4,000 bank building
at First and South Park streets. 1t
will stand on the site of the old HUI
skamper homestead and will be used
chiefly by the foreign poulation nearby.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-10-19
GARFIELD HOSE co.
ORDER UNIFORMS

A meeting of Garfield Hose CONF
pany was held last night, at which
little but regular business was trans
acted. An order has been given to
Louis BRIGGS for uniforms for the
members of the company. The uni
forms are being paid for by the mem
bers individually,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-10-19
TERRORISTS MURDER
THEIR LEADER. A spy

kpectdt Du United PTsss Wtrs.
ST. Petersburg, Oct 19: NJ
Fedoroff, wealthy society man, who
was found decapitated and mutilated
in apartments, exposes the fact that
Fedoroff, who was high In the ter
rorist councils, was government
SPY The terrorists murdered him
for revenge