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Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-21
METUCHEN NEGROES
ARRESTED ON A CAR

John Smith, twenty-seven years old
and George Hopkins, twenty-three years
old, two negroes from Metuchen, were
fined $5 each by Recorder Pickersgill
this morning on charges Of disorderly
conduct.
The pair were arrested shortly after
midnight in trolley car No. 1,17s by Pa
trolman Lybeck, assisted by Patrolman
Dunham, on complaint of the motorman
and conductor, who said that they had
been using mad language before several
female passengers.
Smith and Hopkins this morning told
the recorder that they had come here
to attend a dance which was an all
night affair. "I didn't think it was
likely to be pink tea, said the judge,
especially as you were not going to it
until / o'clock in the morning" The
two prisoners denied that they had
been drunk, but as witnesses testified
that they had been disorderly, the re-
corder fined each 80.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-21
SELL TICKETS
FOR BENEFIT
Seats Placed on Sale Today
at Box Office of Majestic
Theatre for Event.
A REH EARSAL TONIGHT
Treasurer C0nard Has For
Warded, Over $500 to
State Treasurer.
REH EARSAL TONIGHT

Details are being perfected for the
big benefit performance for the Italian
earthquake sufferers, which will be CIV
en- in the Majestic theatre next Monday
night.
The talent which Is to supply the en-
tertainment is the best that can be se-
cured anywhere In this city. A rehears-
al for as many as can attend, will be
held at the Majestic theatre tonight at
1880 O'Clock.
The sale of tickets for the benefit
commenced today at the Majestic box
Office. Tickets range in price from 81
to twenty-five cents.
Advertising matter for the perform.
ance arrived in town today and will be
displayed as fast as it can be put up.
Everything points to big success.
Forwards Money to Fund.
Harry Conard, treasurer of the fund
in this city, has received communica-
tion from State Terasurer Daniel s.
Voorhees,, of the American National
Red Cross, New Jersey branch, In which
he acknowledges the receipt Of $3.50,
for the Itagan earthquake sufferers
from Mr.. Conard and heartily thanks
the contributors.
italians Plan for Ball.
The committee in charge Of the ball
to be held for the benefit Of the suffer
ers, will go about the city tomorrow
night, soliciting contributions of food
and fruit, to be contested for at the
ball The committee will hold another
meeting next Monday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-21
MISS M'CLYMONT A
BRIDE IN WEST TODAY

Miss Margaret McClymont, dsugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. David Nicely
mont, of liz High street, will be
married at 5 o'clock this afternoon
at the home Of her aunt in Port
Huron, Mich, to William Boil, of
Yale, Mich. They Will leave this
evening for the latter place, where
they will reside.
John McClymont accompanied his
sister when she left for the west
Tuesday afternoon and. he will re-
main there for an indefinite period
Miss McClymont has been an ac-
tive worker In the Presbyterian
Christian Endeavor Society and has
been the leader at the Keasbey
school for eleven years. II was with
sad hearts and best wishes that her
pupils parted with her last Sunday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-21
INSTITUTE CAMP OF
WOODMEN IN NEWARK

State Manager F. o. Thompson and
District Deputy Jorgen Martinusen, of
the Woodmen of the World, in stituted
Hill Camp No. 81 at meeting in Odd
Fellows hall, Newark, last night.
The new camp starts with thirty
charter members. State Manager
Thompson was in charge of the insti-
tuting ceremonies and District Deputy
installed the officers. Rep
were present from nearly
every camp in that vicinity. After the
speeches were made by Mr..
Thompson, Mr.. Msrtinusen, several Wis
TORS and officers of the camp.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-21
DEMOCRATS
BALL SUCCESS
Fourth Ward Association
Scores in Washington Hall
We'll Known Guests.
MARCHES A FEATURE

An undisputed success was scored
In Washington hall last night when
the Fourth Ward Democratic Asso-
citation held its first dance. Guests
were present from this city, Totten-
Vile, South Am boy, Sayreville, New
Brunswick and Woodbridge. Mayor
Bol1schweiler and other city officials,
together with many prominent DEM
ocrats of the city, graced the affair
with their presence, as well as sew
eral leading republicans.
The order of dance opened with
the grand march about IL o'clock.
1t was led by Mr.. and Mrs. James A.
Rhodes and about sixteen couples
were in line, making many intricate
figures about the hall and forming
the letters, "F. w. D. A." the ini-
tials of the association. James
Kenny and Miss Rose Klein were
second in line. The same couple
also led the supper march about 1
O'Clock. Supper was served in the
balcony of the hall.
The dances, numbering twenty,
were dedicated, respectively, to the
president, the Board of Aldermen,
charm an of executive committee,
the Excise Board, vice presidents,
the mayor, financial secretary, Board
of Health, treasurer. floor managers,
the surrogate, the arrangement
committee. the senator, the execu-
tive committee, the county chair
man, recording secretary, city col
lector and stree commissioners.
The committee was composed Of
J. A. Rhodes, chairman; ]. McMann,
William Hornsby, r. Hance, A. Nc
Cabe, j. Floersch, M. Burke, W..
Sandbeck. P. McKeon and A. Kroe-
ger.
President James H. Cassidy and
the other officials of the association
were present and assisted In looking
after the enjoyment Of the guests.
Music was furnished by Steinhau-
ser's orchestra of seven pieces.
Peter Fiigen was floor manager, as
sisted by John Larsen and Louis
Lonseth.
During the evening songs were
sung by James Carroll, Jr., and
Morris Shean. George Cornell, of
South Amboy, gave buck and wing
Dance
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-21
RULE To SHOW CAUSE
IN BEEF GO. MATTER

Lawyers John w. Beekman and Leo
Goldberger, attorneys for The Perth
Amboy Beef Company, in their action
against the Grand Central Beef Com
pany, Of which Harry Rein is president,
appeared in Newark before Vice Chan
cellor Howell yesterday morning, who
granted them a rule to show cause why
an injunction should not. be granted ac-
cording to prayer Of bill. The return
date Of the rule is next Tuesday fore
noon.
This action was brought against Har-
ry Rein, Fannie Rein, his wife, and 9th
ers who compose the Grand Central
Beef Company, for an amount alleged
to be due the Perth Amboy Beef Com
pany, of which Max Goldman is the
president.
The plaintiffs have not yet disposed
Of the goods and chattels formerly be-
longing to the defendants, and which
are still at 300 State street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-21
NOT TO SELL
L0RETz PUMP
But Water Board May Re-
advertise Other Articles
for Sale Later.
Mr.. ELLIS GIVES VIEWS

AT a meeting of the Board OF
Water Commissioners. last night
Herman Ellis said that he was per
fectly willing to let the board re-
sell the pumps and scrap iron which
he bid on, and which bid Form el
Comptroller w. A. Growney accept
ed, providing they would not sci
the material for less than 5000. L
the material was to be sold for junk
he said, he would claim it, but If tn
hand goods, he was willing to le
the city get all they could for then
Notwithstanding that he had bee.
told by his lawyer that he had
good case If he wanted to sue. MI
Ellis said his bid was s502.5O.
someone bid a few dollars highe.
when the board readvertised, h
would not consider 1t fair. Th'
board stated that they would not sci
the Loretz pump at Runyon, as the
were going to keep 1t to use in a
emergency, and would treat MI
Ellis fairly when the other good
were advertised.
On recommendation of the com
mittee on real estate a warrant TO
s1,465 was ordered drawn in favor
Of o. M. Mundy, of South Am boy
on account of the additions and al
teration to houses No. 1 and al
Runyon. A certificate from Archi
tect J. K. Jensen that this amount
was due Mr.. Mundy, was also sub
mitted by the committee.
A bill of the N. Y. & N. J. Tele
phone Company was referred to the
committee on finance for adjust
ment and one of Richard j. Calvin.
a plumber, was held over.
Commissioners Grouse. Snedekei
and Fraser were the only mem ber
present, there thus existing a demo
cratic majority. Mr.. Grouse presid
ed. A letter from Mr.. Ellis was
read, embodying what he said In ad-
dressing the board.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-21
N. 2. PAGES
BITTER EXCISE FIGHT
IN THE LEGISLATURE

Trenton, Jan. 21:.-There are indica-
tions a-plenty that the biggest fight in
the legislature this winter will be on
the excise problem. The brewers are
already preparing for one of the hard
est fights they have ever been called
upon to wage and their opponents are
also preparing to fight the problem to
a finish once and for all. The brewers
are sparing no pains to make hard
fight not only for liberal Sunday, but
for less stringent laws in the conduct
Of retail liquor stores.
Governor Fort in considering the res
port of Mr.. Fisk's excise commission
has correctly interpreted the will Of the
majority of the people by urging dras-
tic measures to cure existing evils and
stop the fragrant violations of the law.
The proposed bill framed along the lines
Of the recent majority report Of the
excise commission has been submitted
to the governor, who is said to have ap-
proved it.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-21
so SHATTERED
BODIES FOUND
Over Seventy Lives Lost in
Tunnel Crib Disaster in
Lake Michigan.
SPARK FROM PIPE CAUSE
Bodies Hurled Into Lake from
the Scene of the Accident
Below Surface.
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Chicago, Jan. 21:-Hundreds of
nen, women and children are crowd
ed about thirty gummy sacks con-
aiming all that Is left OF the bodies
Of forty-eight human beings, vainly
striving to find something by which
identify them. A heap of charrsd
iesh and bones Is all that remains
If the victims OF the crib fire which
occurred on Lake Michigan yester-
day.
Coroner Hoffman says there may
be one or two more bodies in the fire
'uins and at least ten lie dead at the
)ottom of the lake.
An investigation today as to the
ause of the accident leads to the
lelief that sparks from workman's
iipe dropping among hundreds OF
lounds of dynamite In the store
iouse are to blame.
Up to noon today sixty bodies had
been recovered, and 1t is believed that
the remains of twelve other men are
scattered about Lake Michigan.
The crib was used in the construc-
ton of a new submarine water tunnel
connecting with the south side shore
of the city. 1t is known that 112
werkmen were employed in the crib
and the connecting tunnel at the time
Of the explosion, which blew scores
Of men into the water.
The work Of the destroying elements
was begun so Unexpectedly and reaped
it's harvest Of dead and injured with
such swiftness that the contracting
firm of George w. Jackson and the
rescuers have been unable to arrive at
anything like an accurate list of those
who perished or Of others who escaped
the fury of the flames or the Icy wa
ters of the lake.
As nearly as the investigators have
been able to ascertain the explosion
had its origin In powder house for
the storage of dynamite and gunpow-
der situated about 100 yards from the
crib structure.
In this clubhouse the George W.
Jackson company stored from time to
time powder and dynamite in the
work of constructing the water tunnel.
Workmen were seen yesterday smOk-
ing their pipes at the entrance to the
storehouse.
After ten hours of heroic work thir-
ty-nine workmen were rescued. Then
the work of recovering the bodies Of
the dead was begun. The bodies re-
covered In the majority of instances
were unacceptable.
Many of the survivors, who wers
blown into the lake, kept themselves
afioat by clinging to cakes Of ice. At
least three of those who sought safety
In this manner were drowned, but six
Of them were hauled from the water
and taken aboard tugs All suffered
uts and burns.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-21
Aroused by Continual Losses
Company Sends Detectives
to Arrest Gang.
PRISONERS ARE ALL
FINED $40 APIECE
One Captive Showed Fight
When Officers Handcuffed
His Companion.

Seven men were arrested on the Gen.
trail railroad, north of the copper works
switch about 3 O. clock yesterday after
noon by three Of the company's detec-
tives, who marched their prisoners to
the police station where they were ar
Yaigned at once before Recorder Pick
ersgill. As they had been caught in the
act, they pleaded guilty, and the re-
corder imposed fine Of $40 on each.
The prisoners gave their names as
old, of 76 South First street;
Alfred Peterson, nineteen years old, of
60 South First street; Steve Mekolko,
twenty seven years old, Of 20S Elm
street; Paul Holler, twenty-three years
old, Of 208 Fayette street; Joseph Ku.
dak, thirty-five years old of 20S Elm
street; Martin Watsulak, thirty-one
years old, of 208 Elm street; and Mich
ael EVAN, forty-three years old, of 605
Fayette street.
Peterson paid his fine and was re-
leased and Zehrer was paroled this
morning after promising to report every
Monday to Probation Officer Watson
and pay his fine In small installments
The other Ave, this morning, did not
have~the amounts of their fines when
arraigned, but some settled later.
Been Daily Custom.
For some time past coal train which
arrives here every afternoon on the
Central railroad had been robbed OF
tons Of coal. The matter was investi
gated but where it disappeared could
not be learned. The problem was TAX
en- up by the chief railroad detective
force, and yesterday afternoon three
officers were sent here. The sleuths ar
rived little ahead Of the coal train
and walked south of the Dorsey ice
house to await developments. When the
train stopped, they said, Zehrer was or
a coal car with two bags full Of coal
and Peterson was on the ground wait
ing for him.
One Prisoner Shows Fight.
The detectives ran from cover and
placed Zehrer under arrest, upon which
Peterson wanted to whip the three fo,
putting handouts on his friend. One
Of the officers drew q revolver and Pet
erson was also cuffed and marched will
Zehrer to the lookup. This was about
ESQ CLOCK.
The detectives, after the two prison
ers had been taken care of, returned tC
the scene of the first arrest and caught
five more, looting the coal cars. They
were ordered to surrender and in short
time were in cells.
Recorder Pickersgill was sent for as
the detectives, two Of whom gave theil
names as James Reynolds and Richard
Regan, had to return to Jersey City
The recorder arrived shortly after
O'Clock and, after hearing the testimony
two of the thieves were married men
and one of the married men said he had
not worked for a year. When asked
how he existed, he said his wife had q
good job in the cigar factory.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-21
To FORTIFY
HARBOR ON
THE PACIFIC
General Staff OF Army Wants
San Pedro, California, Pro-
tected from Attack.
RUPTURE WITH JAPAN
is AGAIN VERY NEAR
Bills introduced in Calf
fornia Legislature Are the
Cause--Not be Passed.
speo,a, by United Press wsrc.

Special By United Press Wtrc.
Washington, Jan. 21:-That the i'm
fortifcation of San Pedro Har.
Dor in southern California is necessary
for the welfare of the nation is the
statement made in special report by
the General staff Of the Army Just made
public. It lays especial stress upon the
ease with which, under existing condi-
tions, Japan could occupy the harbor
and use it as base for operations
against the rest of the Pacific coast
and the Panama canal.
Japan is not named in the report,
but is referred TO as "certain Orien-
tai powerH which recently acquired
great potential strength.
That it would be practically impos
sible for the United States to regain
possession of the country after it's 90
eupation by the enemy is pointed out.
Never before have affairs approach
ed so near the point of a rupture Of the
friendly relations between Japan and
the United States as they have within
President Roosevelt foresees the gray.
est consequences if the legislature Of
California insists upon passing the anti
Japanese bills now pending. He most
certainly hopes the lawmakers win ac-
cept the advice Of Governor Gillette
that the bills be killed, not only that
Japan might be given square dealy
in. view of the carrying out by that
government of its end Of the immigra-
tion agreement entered into two years
ago, but also for the sake of infsrna-.
tional peace
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-21
LOAD OF HAY BECAME
FAST IN DRIVEWAY

A farmer with large load of hay
became stalled while attempting to
drive through an alleyway adjoining
the Salvation Army headquarters in
King street shortly before noon to-
day. The children were being dis
missed from school and they, to-
gether with several older folks.
helped the wagon through.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-21
MECHANICS TO GET
DEGREE ON ISLAND

A number Of members Of Middlesex
Council, Jr. o. U. A. M. will go to Tot
tenville tonight to have the oriental
degree conferred upon them at meet
ing of Unlteu Council.
At the meeting last night in Odd Eel
lows hall, routine business was trans
acted and arrangements were completed
for crossing the sound tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-21
BEST EvANGELISTlC
SERVICE YET HELD

The evangelistic meeting at Simp-
son Methodist Episcopal church last
night was considered by all present
to be the best yet. The attendance
was good and the interest deep. DR..
Wilding preached an encouraging
sermon from Exodus 1873, laying
stress upon the beauty of celebrat-
ing our spiritual birthday. The idea
Of the sermon was taken up by a
large number of the members in
short talks. The new singing books
added zest to the singing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-21
WOMEN'S RELIEF CORPS
TO DECIDE TONIGHT

A special meeting of the Women's
Relief Corps of Major Dandy Post,
G. A. r., has been called for tonight
at o'clock at the home of Mrs.
Elizabeth Horner. 420 Rector street,
to decide whether they shall aban-
don the corps.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-21
FEW STARTLED BY THE
FIRE ALARM AT 8 P. NJ.

When the fire alarm sounded
three taps at s o'clock last night .
few persons who had not read OF the
change in Tuesdays NEWS started
to run towards the houses of the
companies.
They had not gone far, however,
when friends halted them with such
as this: Whats the mat
er? Don't you read the NEWS? The
alarm is going to ring every night ct
8 o'clock instead of noon"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-21
V0LLEY OVER GRAVE BY
CADETS FIRING SQUAD

A firing squad of the Westminster
Cadets, under Sergeant Earl Barnes,
of this city, fired the last volley over
the grave of William H. Russell, of
Rossville, Staten Island, member
of Lenhart Post No. 1853, G. A. R.,
of Tottenville, who was buried In st.
Luke's cemetery, Rossville, yester-
day afternoon. Commander H. R.
Yetman, of Lenhart Post, conducted
the G.. A. r. service at the cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-21
SPECIALIST CALLED IN
CASE OF MRS. MERCER

Mrs. George Mercer. of 50 Gordon
street, who has been i'll for some
time, is now in a serious condition,
with paralysis of the spine.
DR.. w. E. Ramsay, the attending
physician, yesterday called in con-
sultation Dr. ]. Arthur Booth, of
New York.
At the house today 1t was stated
that the patient was trifie bright
er, although a little weaker.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-21
ExEMPTS PREPARING
FOR THEIR FIRST BALL

At meeting of the Exempt Fire.
following new members were taken
in: John n. st. John, James Ryan
and Joseph Fitzpatrick. members OF
Mcclellan Engine Company.
Plans for the ball Wednesday
night were discussed and it was re-
ported that many tickets had been
sold. Tuesday night a drum corps
will parade about town to advertise
the event.
After the meeting a repast, pre-
pared by James L. Tooker, was
served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-21
Simmer PLACE BOUGHT
IN BY EXECUTORS

The Simmer property on the Metuch-
en- road, west of the city hospital, was
sold at sheriff IS sale in New Brunswick
yesterday afternoon. The property
was bought in by Amelia Cecilia Zen
graf, Ernest w. Zengraf and Hans
Clason, of New York, executors of the
estate of Charles s. Zengraf, deceased,
who held the first mortgage on the
premises.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-21
DELISSI0 WAS TAKEN
TO PRISON YESTERDAY

New Brunswick, Jan. 21:-Pasquale
Delissio, who was recently sentenced to
seven years in state prison for the muir
der Of Louis Tenace, was taken to Tren-
ton yesterday to serve his term. He
will now have quarters with the other
prisoners. He spent over year in the
death house, having previously been
convicted of murder in the first degree.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-21
FURNITURE
STORE IN SMITH ST.

L. Wolf expects to open furni-
ture store at 104-106 Smith street
within a month. A. Salz & Com
pany will leave this city shortly.
Their auction sale, which was quits
a success, has ended and goods ars
now being sold at sale prices.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-21
PLANT AGAIN
LAYS OFF EMPLOYEES

The Powers plant at Spa Spring, has
laid off most of the men employed there.
The concern has ceased to make bricks,
but is still burning the kilns. The par
tial closing down is to get the finances
of the company in better shape.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-21
SEVERE STORM In
CALIFORNIA VALLEYS
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Sacramento, Cal, Jan. Gilt is fear
ed that lives have been lost in the vio-
lent storm which ragged all night in the
Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys
and which caused immense damage. The
loss cannot yet be estimated as all wires
are down.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-21
Bills WIN Not Pass.

SbecidI by Dntted Press WIG
San Francisco, Jan. 21:-The anti
Japanese bills in the California legisla-
ture are going to die as no one except
ing the authors of the measures are
pushing them and the end win come
when the consideration of the bills is
reaiwea Wednesday.
Contrary to repsEE+sss IN the 80 fhore
is no sentiment of hds5 {lly{-
MIA to President Roosevelt s interfsr-
enee 1t is generally recognized here
that it would be most inanspicious
time for the enactment of any laws that
could be construed by Japan as an af-
front
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-21
NEW ENGLANpER WILL
SUCCEED Mr. BAWDEN1

St. Johnsbury. Vt. Jan. 21-Rev.
A. H. Gage, pastor of the First Bap-
tist church here, has resigned to
accept a call to the First Baptist
church at Bridgeton, n. j.
This is the pulpit left vacant BY
Rev. William H. Bawden when he
resigned TO accept the call of the
First Baptist church of this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-21
PLOT AGAINST LIFE
OF BULGARIAN CAR
pecfol bu unlfed Preas Wire.

Budapest, Jan. 21:-Numerous ar
rests are being made in Sofia, according
to messages received today, in connec-.
tion with a plot against the life Of Czar
Ferdinand.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-21
HERMANN CASE STANDS

New Brunswick, Jan. 21:-Judge
Lloyd, of the circuit court, has declined
the motion of Senator George 8. Silzer,
counsel for the defense. to strike out
part Of the declaration in the slander
suit of Martin Hermann VS.. John
Whitehead, of South River. Wood
bridge 6 March counsel for Hermann,
were notified of the judges decision
yesterday. This probably means that
the case will go on for trial next term.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-21

Can you Imagine what your store
would have been like NOW II you
had never advertised? And then
can you imagine how much greater
it would be now II you had advertise
ed FIVE TIMES AS MUCH.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-21
Investment Secufities

High grade stocks. Bonds
and Mining Investments.
Miscellaneous zee uritles
bought and sold on commits
sion.
Quotations and information
furnished.
o. f. BROWNING
81 BROADWAY HEu YoAk
r.lsphsss ssss sss Brsax
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-21
Court Ambov Additions.

One candidate, Samuel Msndel, was
initiated, and two new members were
elected at meeting Of Court Amboy
No. IS, Foresters of America last night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-21

Have your doctors prescriptions
filed at Sexton's, 20 Smith street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-21

Candy fresh every day (our own
makel, Sections. 10 Smith street.
21S33-I-21-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-01-21
Laborer Had Hand Mashed.

A foreign laborer at the American
Smelling and Refining Company's plant
had his right hand badly mashed yes
terday by large piece of bullion.