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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-03
INVESTIGATE
. WHITE SLAVES
Special by United Press Wire.

Special By United Press Wire
New York, Jan. 3:-John D.
Rockefeller, Jr., is foreman of a
special grand jury sworn In today
to Investigate the so-called white
slave" traffic in this city. In charg-
ing the grand jury Judge O'Sullivan
said:
The statement has been made in
the public print that this city has
been the clearing house of the
white slave traffic. This is a very
grave charge and should be thor
oughly investigated and If found
true, even in part, those guilty
should be brought to Justice
Rockefeller was plainly embar-
rassed. Heretofore, whenever drawn
for jury duty, he has been able to
escape serving. Today, after MAX
ing an unsuccessful appeal to the
judge to excuse him, Rockefeller
stated he would do his duty and the
jury was sworn
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-03
STILL ALARM FOR
A CHIMNEY FIRE

Protection Hook and Ladder Com
pany and Washington Hose and
Chemical Company went out on a
still alarm at II o'clock yesterday
morning to extinguish a chimney fire
in frame house at 500 Davision
street, owned by William G. Rock,
and occupied by Samuel Alsten and
family.
The fire started around the CHM
ney in the kitchen on the first floor
and considerable chopping was neces-
sary to extinguish 1t. A piece of
sewer pipe which entered the chin
ney, and into which the pipe from the
stove fitted, had cracked and let the
fire through. The lathes in the wall
caught and some of the second floor
beams weer slightly burned. The
two companies did excellent work
and the damage will not exceed $50,
which Mr.. Rock said this morning
was covered by insurance. Chief
Larson was notified by telephone and
called out the two companies.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-03
NEW TEACHERS
TAKE CHARGE
Several Commence Duties at
Re-opening of Schools Fol-
lowing the Holidays.
ONE NEW PRINCIPAL
M. R. Leffler, of Hazelhurst,
Pa, Is at School No. o.
The Attendance.
ONE NEW PRINCIPAL

The public schools, which had been
closed since December 23 for the an
nual holiday vacation, re-opened this
morning with a large attendance of
pupils.
The new ins ructors are ~ 2 Lef-
fer, of Hazelhurst, Pa. who succeed
ed william H. Wilson as principal
of school No. 8 this morning; Miss
Effie Macdonald, of Pottsdam, N. Y,
who is at No 4, in place of Miss Lila
Beebee, who has been transferred to
the grammar school to take charge of
the room of Miss Lillian CAN'T, who
resigned shortly before Christmas;
and Miss Lucy Woglom, who this
morning took charge of the room at
school No. 8, which was formerly in
charge of Miss Annie McClymont,
who resigned recently.
Superintendent Shull reported
that, with four exceptions all Of the
teachers are on duty. There are four
absent through Illness.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-03

Aldermen Seaman and1Sland-
beck Take Their sk9hs--
Defer Water Botrd.

The resignation Of Ctt3 Treasurer
Cornelius Z. Convery wes received
fnd accepted at meetingt Of the new
Board of Aldermen shdftly after
poon on January The designation
was surprise to many I although
lbout q half-hour beforerkhat 1t had
become known that Mr.. konvery in
tended taking such. actg IN.
After the resignatie1 had been
read Alderman Calvin N said that,
while he was sorry thatMr. Convery
was resigning, the LATER probably
mad his reasons, and tn he thought
It should be acceptedJ Mr.. Calvin
pffered a motion to thai effect, after
which Alderman-at-LaIge Voorhees,
raid a tribute to theI retiring city
treasurer Mr.. Voorhebs said 1t had
kome as surprise tb him only q
lalf-hour before.
After motion had been carried
hat the council proceed to the elec-
lion of officers, Mr.. Gdlvin nominated
Charles K Seaman o succeed Mr..
5onvery. Aldermant A. Seaman
remarked that it wiF news to him
Ind asked If Mr.. Sesman would ac-
cept Mr. voorhees, said, Il think so.
kHc cant do any mork than decline
Mr.. Seaman was then elected to serve
out the unexpired term.
Mr.. Calvin then moved that the
board appofRt a new water commits
sioneY, but Mr. .Xa6rlees said that
out of courtesy to THE other men,
kbers, it would be betthr to wait un-
kil they were present.
The Session Saturday.
In past years it has been susteen
or the old board to nEst III IL
clock in the morningon New Years
ay and then for the new board to
pet at 2 o'clock and organize. AS
ierman Schultz was the only
mber Of the old board present, the
tom could not be- followed and
5rtly after IL O'Clock Mr.. Voor-
ss called the new hoard to order
explained the custom and paid
Eutes to Aldermen Schultz and
|nnon, the retiring members. Mr.
bultz replied but Mr. Cannon, Mr.
lrhees explained, was unable to be
sent on account of attending a
lily reunion at Port Jervis, N. Y
Voorhees, welcomed Henry w
dbeck, Jr., and Fred A. Seaman
incoming members, and urged
m to attend the committee meet
s. & stated thaf The COMMITTEES
sES Se where tle real business
the Doafa was transacted and that
was there matters were discussed
d threshed out.
Sandbeck and Mr.. Seaman
responded and said they would
their duty to the best of their
ty. The members of the new
d are Alderman-at-Large Voor-
democrat; Aldermen Hornsby
Haarson, republicans, and Alder
sdbeck, Calvin, Seaman and
democrats.
st regular meeting of the
I'd will be held tonight, al
lime a new member to the
board to succeed Thomas j.
Rrk, whose term has expired, is to
appointed. Thomas Grieve is said
be slated for the pla/s3 but Mr.
porhees said this morn NJ that the
after had not been SET ed.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-03
CROSSINGS AT
GRADE TO GO
State Railroad Commission
Decides One Crossing in
Hudson Co. Dangerous.
WILL PRESS THE MATTER
Asking All municipalities
and Railroads to Answer
Certain Questions.
bv United Press wire.

Special BIZ United Press Wire.
Trenton, Jan. 3-The State Rail-
road Commission has recommended
the elimination of grade crossings
at Willow avenue, between Hoboken
and Weehawken. The commission
declares If a satisfactory agreement
cannot be reached between the mu-
inequalities and railroads. applica-
tion will be made to the court of
chancery, through the attorney gem
eral, to bring about the desired re-
suit.
For the purpose of laying before
the governor all information OBJ
tainable, the board is compiling
statutes and adjudications in this
state relative to elimination of
grade crossings and is to ask the
chief executive of each municipality
and railroad companies to answer
certain inquiries upon the subject.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-03
To FIGHT HIGH
LIVING PRICES
snerinl bu I1nited Preas Wirc.

Special By United Press Wire.
Washington, Jan. "a war on
high food prices is being planned
today by the central committee here
that proposes organizing q boycott
association of 100000 families
throughout the country. The first
battle will be against the beef trust,
according to E. A. Scharf, who held
consultation at his home here yes
terday with forty persons, including
several congressman and their
wives.
The leaders believe prices are
reasonable in certain cities. These
will be exempt from boycott. This
is legal boycott which we pro-
pose," said Scharf today. 1T is the
rights and privileges of any citizen
to refuse to buy commodities when
their common knowledge convinces
them the price is an extortion."
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-03
ORDERLY OVER
The HOLIDAY
Not an Arrest Made by
Police in 1910 as YETI
Something Unusual.
CHIEF BURKE's COMM ENT

Not an arrest has been made by
the police since 8 o'clock Friday
night, which Chief Burke says is
something that has never occurred
before. Generally a number of New
Years celebrators are locked up, but
this year not disorderly person or
a drunk" was locked up. Chief
Burke in speaking of the matter this
morning said, Just think of it; three
days of 1910 have already passed
and not an arrest. Why we won't
need any police at all If this keeps
up. l have never seen the like OF 1t
before during the time have been
on the ferees' sFe
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-03
TOBACCO SUIT
ENDS TODAY
Special bp United Press Wire.

Special by United Press Wire.
Washington, Jan. Argument
was begun in the supreme court to-
day In the tobacco trust suit. The
government seeks an appointment of
receiver to segregate the sixty odd
corporations now parties to the COM
bination In order to restore competi-
tion in the tobacco industry. Spe-
cial Attorney Mac Reynolds and At
torney General Wickersham are
counsel for the government. Mac
Reynolds, in opening his argument,
declared that the trust represented
S4O0, 100000 capital, and that it's
tenacles extended over the whole
world.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-03
EXCISE BOARD
GETSTOGETHER
Richard Henderson Is EIec-
ted President After Mr..
Fritzinger Declines.
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
The New Board Meets at
City Hail and Effects
Organization.

The new Board of Excise Commis-
sioners met in the council chamber
at city hall shortly after noon on
January l and elected Richard Hen
derson as president and City Clerk
LaRoe as secretary. The election of
Mr.. Henderson came as a surprise, as
at a caucus of the members last
Wednesday night, John II. Fritzin-
ger was slated for president.
Mr.. Henderson acted as chairman
Of the meeting Saturday and when he
asked whom the board would have
for president Mr. Fritzinger said
that, while he had been the choice in
caucus, he did not care to accept and
wished to decline before anyone had
an opportunity to nominate him. Mr..
Fritzinger then nominated Mr.. Hem
derson for the Office Commissioner
James F. Burns said that, notwith-
standing Mr. Fritzingers statement,
he would prefer that his name be
placed In nomination Mr. Fritzin-
ger thanked MIR. Burns but said he
most positively declined. Mr.. Burns
then withdrew his candidates name.
A motion of Mr. Fritzinger that, as
there was only one nominee, the sec
retary be instructed to cast the bal
lot, was carried Mr.. Fritzinger act
ed as teller and, after declaring Mr..
Henderson@ elected, congratulated
him.
After taking the chair again Mr.
Henderson said: my election is
somewhat of a surprise, as l didn't
look for 1t. l thank you for the con-
fidence you have placed in me and
trust that l will have the hearty CO.
operation of all the members of this
board. He added that without CO.
operation the members could not do
justice TO the board or the city. Il
ask you for cooperation, he con-
tinued All matters as far as l am
concerned will be treated with JUS
tice. Again | thank you for the
honor you have conferred upon me-
After Mr. LaRoe had been elected
secretary, without pay, the board ad-
journed to meet next Thursday night.
The members of the board, all of
whom were present, are: Richanl
Henderson, William R. r.
James F. Burns, JOIN
and Edward. -
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-03
TO HAVE LARGE DEPT.
STORE IN STATE ST.

Nathan jacobson, proprietor of a
clothing store at 31S State street. has
leased the three-story brick building
adjoining his store on the north, for
merly occupied by John Ellie. Mr..
Jacobson has leased the entire build
ing for long term and proposes to
convert the ground floor and his pres
ent establishment into one large de-
partment store. The partition be-
tween the two stores will be torn
down.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-03
6 TIGKETSFOR QUARTER
ORDINANCE WONT STAFD
Special By United Press Wire.

Special bD United Press Wire
Washington, Jan. 3:-The SD
preme court today affirmed ~
judgment of the circuit court I
holding that Minneapolis city d
dinance of 1907, which required X
Minneapolis Street Railway Col
pany TO sell six car ticket foTE
quarter was unconstitutional
street car company claimed the
dinance impaired the contract \
the city under earlier ordinat es
and franchises with the compan~
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-03
TWO MURDERERS ARE
ELECTR0CUTE0 TODAY

Ossining, n Y, Jan. 3:-william
Morse, who killed Policeman Kava-
naugh, of Brooklyn, October PA, 1907,
and John Barbute, an Italian, who muir
dered Gastana Finizia, of Middletown,
January 20, 1909, were elect rocuted AT
Sing Sing prison at 5.55 0 clock today.
Less than ten minutes was required 10
shock the murderers to death The ex-
ecution was the most successful in the
history of the prison.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-03
FINLAND WILL
FIGHT RUSSIA
5000 Rifles and One Mill
ion Cartridges Seized Be-
ing Struggled in Country.
M AlNTAIN INDEPENDENCE
Supplies Of Armies and Am
muniiiOn Have Been Accu-
mulatIng for Months.
Special By United Press Wire.

Helsingfors, Finland. Jan 9
Russian authorities today seized 81
600 rifles and 1,000,o0o-sesrtridges
that were being smuggled into Fin-
l1nG by prospective reyoiii i71if1ri.ss 71if1rsis-'' $.
Todays seizure developed the
fact that Finish tradesmen have been
laying In supplies Of arms and am
munition for months under the guise
Of ordinary merchandise Little
doubt now remains in the minds of
the Russians that Finland plans war
in case Russia continues it's policy to
absorb Finland -
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-03
DIED BEFORE OPERATION

Special By United Press Wire
San Francisco, Jan. While sur
geons We're preparing to operate on him
for fractured spine, caused by street
car accident Saturday night, +. H.
Jermyn, millionaire coal operator from
Scranton, Pa, died today.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-03
MANY LIVES IN DANCER
AS RIVERS OVERFLOW

Special BY United Press Wire.
Los Angeles, Jan. 3:-TweIve
persons, who We're believed to have
been drowned by the overfowing of
the Santa Ana river, this city, were
rescued today by life-sayers A
heavy rainstorm has raised all the
rivers here to the danger mark, and
life-savers are busy rescuing per-
sons who are marooned in their
country homes.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-03
HERMAN BIDDER NOT 10
BE PARK COMMISSIONER

Special by United Press Wire.
New York, Jan. tlermfl Rid
der, treasurer of the Democrtie Ma
tional Committee and publ Isher of
the New York Stats Zeinhg, who
had been asked by Mayor Chynor TO
accept the presidency of fhe park
board, TO-DAY told the mayor he
couldn't serve. He stated 1t would
necessitate resigning his Newspaper
connection, and this he coild not do.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-03
PEART KfCORDS
GOTODENMARK
Cooks Records Are On the
Way to Washington for
Examination There.
EXCHANGE ONLY FAIR
Special bv United Press Wire.

Special bg United Press Wire
Washington, Jan. ga move
ment is on foot by friends of Dr
Cook TO have Commander Peary's
records sent to the University OF Co.
penhagen for examination. Cooks
records are now on the way from Co.
penhagen to Washington TO be exam
ined by the National Geographic
Society, and 1t Is held to be only fair
that the Peary records be sent to
Copenhagen. The subject is nov un-
der consideration by the Geographic
SncipfY
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-03
WRIGHT BROS. ARE
AFTER GLEN CURTIS
speotaI bv United Press WIRE.

Buffalo, Jan. 3:-Judge Hassen, of
the United States District Court, to-
day granted an injunction against Glen
H. Curtiss, the Hammondsport, New
York, aviator asked for by Attorney
Toulmin, representing the Wright
brothers.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-03
ConstabIes Qualify

The constables-elect who were
chosen at the last election, together
with others now serving have fled
their bonds with City CLERK LaRoe
and started their duties Saturday,
January L. Those named al the
last election we're BSuis Connolly,
Lester ]. Underhill ard Fritz Sperr.
Others who have filed bonds are
James #. O'Brien, j. c. Brown and
w. " Walters. Messrs. Underhill
and Connolly qualified and filed
bords three days after election
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-03
FOUR INDICTED BY
FEDERAL GRAND JURY
Special BY United Press Wire.

Washington, Jan. 3:-James N.
Huston, former United States treas
urer, was indicted by the federal
grand jury this afternoon on
charge of conspiracy and fraudulent
use of the mails resulting from his
connection with the National Trust
Company. with Huston, Samuel Gra-
ham. of Montreal, Everett DuFour
and Harvey M. Lewis, of this city,
were also indicted.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-03

He was finally convinced that
Pure Drugs and Fresh Medicines
contribute to long life and happi-
ness. Try our new stock. Lauer
Drug Co., Smith and State streets.
8043-1-3-lt+
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-03
AYS PEANUT SHELLS
IN BREAKFAST FOOD
,ciaf bV Unlted Press vac.

eciaI by United Press Wire.
Chicago, Jan. 3:-Declaring the
Eeakfast food industry shell
ame," resolutions demanding that
pe aNtional Pure Food Commission
Investigate the charges that peanut
Shells are used In manufacture of
|bIoakfast foods have been adopted
W the Chicago Federation of Labor
the discussion of the matter,
President John Fitzpatrick, of the
Federation, declared recent wreck
In Michigan showed several cars
foaded with peanut shells consigned
10 Battle Creek.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-03
MAYOR SCULLY
FOR PROGRESS
Annual Message Read at
Meeting of South Amboy
Council Saturday.
IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED
Discusses Various Subjects
of Interest TO the Tax
payers of New City.
speoial % the EVENINo NEws.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
south Amboy, Jan. 3.-On New
Years day at few minutes before
twelve O'Clock the CITY council conyen-
ed. The minutes Of the previous meet
ing We're read and approved. The coup.
ci then adjourned to recOnyene inlmed-
lately, and upon the reassembling Of the
council large floral piece of the design
of horse shoe inscribed s'Our Mavor,'
IN gllded letters, was brought forward
Tor presentation to the mayor, but as
his honor had been unavoidablv called
away the presentation could not take
place at the city hall Later it was sent
TO the mayor s residence.
The mayor 5 message had been sent
TO the council and was read by the city
clerk after which the council adjourn
led. The message is as follows;
To the Honorable Common Council of
the City of South Amboy:
Gentlemen: a
One year ago today South Amboy,
having awakened to the necessities Of
her existence, assumed her place among
the cities of the State Her destinies
and the shaping and direction of her
future were committed to your care. In
Z Ni4o IN lpl TAM ptiiOu1 tHe beginning
Of city life when the change of gov
ernment was experimental and untrisd,
the gentlemen OF this body were cbarg-
ed with the duty of SO directing tho
movements of the municipal infant
TO make the change advantageous a.
to fulfill the hopes and epeetations
I the citizenship Of the city Tq(
when year 5 experience enables
comprehend the work Of 1909 and
comparison with the past make
acst of the future. it is reasond
conclude that the change effeI
our government was for our n
betterment.
On this, the first anniversa
city S birth, it is but proper
Mayor, representing the peoI
city. should make due aeknoy
to the gentlemen composing
of the public obligations
/ ing. Too often are the labs
vicissitudes and tribulatisl
public servant
= pass unnolis
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-03

For Sale Cheap-Second-h
soda tables and chairs. Sexton's, 10 |
Smith street. S042-1-3-1t+ |
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-03
NOTICE

special meeting of The Perth
Amboy Tent No. 2t, Knights of the
of the World willbe held
tonight at 1880 sharp in the Red
Mems hall. Smith street. to take
action on the death of the late Sir
M Erederick H. Lonseth, All
>are requested to attend.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-03

For sale cheap at Sections, 10
Smith street, secondhand show
cases. So42-l-s-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-03

For Sale Cheap SECONDHAND
soda fountain. Sexton's. 20 Smith
street. so42-1-s-1t*
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-03

For Sale Cheap and
Hires Rootbeer fountain (money
makerl. Sections. 20 Smith street
8042-1-3-1tt
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-03

They come in crowds and go away
atisfied that the Lauer Drug Co. is
eadquarters for Quality, Purity and
Prices in Drugs and Toilet Articles.
Convince yourself Smith and State
Streets. 8043-1-3-1t*
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-03

For Sale Cheap-second-hand
candy scales. Sexton's, 40 Smith
Street. Sg42-1-3-1t*
Tombstone epitaph., 1910-03-06
EDITORIAL BRIEFS

The Coconino Sun, com menting on the proposed Utah raid of a section Oi Arizona Territory, says:
 Senator Shoot of Utah has introduced his annual little bill to annex that part of Arizona north and west of .he middle of the Colorado river. Utah persists ia in- troducing this bill from year to year in hopes that it wll pass some year when Arizona is asleep. Last year o m enterprising member ot thu Utah legislature asked tn Arizona legislature to advis them what Arizona woul' take for it."
Tombstone epitaph., 1910-03-06
A More Liberal Pension
 Law Being Considered

Scattered throughout Arizona are a goOdly number of pensioners of the federal government, and there are many more who feel that they are entitled to pensions. All will be interested in knowing of the strong influences that are aioot to bring to the veterans c! :hc Ci-;! CT Mexican wars and to their widows and child. ren, the benefits which the most extreme liberalitv of generous government can be induced to confer
 Congress is again confronted at this session with the proposition to expand the pension rolls, and three bills having that as their object are now under consideration by the house committee on pensions. The first Of these creates . volunteer retired ist, the second would place on the pension at . dollar . day all honorably d,s. charged soldiers and sailors of the Civil or the Mexican war, and the third would make eligible to go on the rolls at the rate nov paid to soldiers widows, all women who served as nurses during the Civil war
Tombstone epitaph., 1910-03-06
Cactus Used as
 a Food tor Stock

Word comes from California town that . gentleman experimenting with cactus ss . feed for dairy COWS, reports that one animal now eating cactus regularly has added 20 pounds of milk daily to her product.
 Now, while the ranges are quite dry, would be a good opportunity for cattle men to experiment in siDgeing the leaves of the wild thorn-covered cactus which it is said the cattle will eat readily if the thorns are burned of. A device known as the Beever < Hindes prickly pear gasoline burner was recommended for this purpose ny the experiment. station at Tucson, in . bulletin issued in May, 1904. Some made at that time were reported upon quite favorAbly The plants have to be singed about once b ten days, according to that bulletin. The burner is constructed on the principle of plumbers torch, costing about IS.