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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-06-20
WAS
COLLECTEDFOR
HOME FOR AGED

Tag day in this city Saturday for
the benefit of the Home for the
Aged was not such a financial sue
cess this year as the one that was
held a year ago, when $544.6O was
collected. The amount collected this
year as announced this morning by
the committee, was $338.35.
The collectors in the morning had
done good work in collecting from
private homes. They were depend
Ing on reaping harvest in the af-
ternoon and evening, when many
people are out on the street. The
rain storm that broke about o'clock
In the afternoon interfered with the
work and drove the collectors, who
were all boys and girls, in doors. The
rain also prevented thoroughly
working outside of the city. Some
of the collectors went to TottenvilIe
and 1t was planned to take some to
South Amboy by automobile.
Those awarded prizes for collect
ing the most money were: jean
nette Garretson, first prize, a $3.50
gold fountain pen; William Han
son, second, fountain pen; Elizabeth
Doris, third, fountain pen; Clara
Richmond, cut glass dish; Harold
Morrison, baseball glove. Some of
those who assisted at the headquar-
ters were: Miss Sue FRANKIE, Miss
Lesia Henry, Miss Florence Duncan,
Edward Kinsey, Charles A. Pullen
and r. R. Hosking. r. p. Comegy,
one of the board of managers of the
home, was also active in the work
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-06-20
ONE MAN SHOT IN LEG, SEVERAL
INJURED IN FIGHT YESTERDAY
IS
OVERWHELMED
speoIar oy Un.ted Py.,, w,r..

Special bv Umited PYsss Wire.
New York, June 20:-Col. Roose-
Welt has been 80 overwhelmed by the
deluge of letters and kilograms,
thousands of which have accumu-
lated and hundreds are arriving
hourly, that he stated today that he
appreciated the kindly thoughts and
good attentions Of the writer's, but
1t would be impossible for him to
give personal attention to the an
swers. He said 1t would be kindness
for we'll disposed strangers to re-
frain from writing him or sending
kilograms.
Roosevelt slipped one over on
the newspaper men today. He
caused 1t to be announced that he
would come here from Oyster Bay
on an early morning train, instead,
he came down the sound late last
night on the Dolphin with Secretary
Meyer and remained on board until
this morning
Col. Roosevelt spent an hour and
half In the Outlook Office this
morning, after which he went over
to Scribner's, where he held con-
sultation with the firm members
regarding the publication of the
record Of his trip in book form.
The crowd had its first good
chance at the former President when
he left the Scribner Offices. He
started up Fifth avenue, accompa-
MED by friend, and near Twenty
second street he saw a tr4 ffic police
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-06-20
F|REMEN TO
BE IN LINE
ON JULY 4

A meeting the general committee
of 500 local citizens, appointed by
Mayor Bollschweiler to arrange for
the proposed public celebration of
July 4, will meet tonight in the city
hall Matters of importance are
scheduled to be acted upon, and a
full attendance is requested.
Chief Theodore Anderson, of the
fire department, met with the fore
men of the various companies at the
Lincoln Engine Company's head
quarters yesterday morning and for
mulated plans for the parade of the
fire department. Action was taken
toward procuring band, but as this
will incur considerable expense, 1t
was decided to call meeting of
each individual company tomorrow
night, and another meeting of the
foremen Wednesday night.
The parade committee has extend
ed to the school children, through
the medium of the committee on
school children, invitations to march.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-06-20
POSITIONS IN
S. S. PARADE
ARE SELECTED

Representatives from seven out of
the nine Sunday schools met at the
First Baptist church, in Fayette
street, yesterday afternoon, and
practically completed all arrange
ments for the Sunday school parade
to be held in this city this coming
Saturday. The parade, which is to
start from the corner of Smith and
High streets at o'clock sharp, will
be reviewed by the mayor, city coun-
ell and the Board of Education, who
have notified the committee to that
effect. The same stand that is to be
used on July in viewing the par
ade will be used at this time, II is
understood.
Gordon A. Baldwin, marshal of
the parade, is endeavoring to have
everyone along the line of march to
/ decorate and display the stars and
stripes Andrew Nelson will furnish
the music for the affair, which is to
consist of band and two drum
corps.
At the meeting yesterday the posi-
tion Of each school was drawn for
and the following are the places as
signed to them in the line of march:
Hungarian Reformed, first; Grace
English Lutheran, second; Swedish
, Congregational, third; st. Paul's
German, fourth; Danish M. E., fifth;
| Our Saviour's Danish Lutheran,
sixth; Simpson M. E., seventh; Pres
byterian. eighth; and First Baptist,
ninth. Each Sunday school is to
have different color badge that is
to be worn in the parade. The line
of march announced in last week 8
NEWS will be the one that the par
ade will traverse When 1t is dis
banded each Sunday school will go
to their respective school rooms,
where refreshments will be served
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-06-20
HOW COUNTY FINANCES WERE
HANDLED BY PREVIOUS BOARD
COLLISION OF
AUTO AND GIG

A collisions yesterday morning at
Fords between colt and gig owned
by John H. Johnson, of this city,
and a touring automobile owned by
Armstrong Mulford. a real estate
dealer, of 2S3 Broad street, Plain
field, resulted in considerable dam
age. Both vehicles we're partially
demolished and the drivers were
thrown out Mr.. Mulford, who
owned and drove the car, had one
eye injured and his face bruised.
Mr.. Johnson's colt was slightly
scratched and the auto was dam
aged to the extent of broken wind
shield. damaged mud guard and bent
axle.
The accident occurred on the Am
boy-Metuchen road, few hundred
feet west of Joseph Batess hotel.
Mr.. Mulford, with a party of three
men, was coming toward this city,
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-06-20

and Mr.. Johnson was driving west
ward. According to Mr.. johnson,
Mulford kept the center of the road
and did not make any attempt to let
him pass until the machine was
close at hand. The colt, which Mr.
johnson was breaking In, displayed
its friskiness at the wrong moment,
Messrs. johnson and Mulford tried
to avoid each other, but the rigs col
lided and Mulford's machine shot
straight for a ditch at one side OF
the road. The force of the impact
landed Mr.. Johnson and his RI OF
the other side.
The gig was partially demolished
The shafts were broken and thai
added to the drivers danger, as the
broken pieces kept prodding the colt
in it's sides Matters were righted
after some difficulty and Mr.. John
son returned with the remains of his
rig to this city.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-06-20
FIERCE STORM
SWEEPS CITY;
MUCH DAMAGE

| Leaving in Its wake broken tele-
phone and electric light wires, dam
aged houses and fallen poles, a
storm such as has seldom been seen
here before, passed over this city
Saturday afternoon. During the
hour or more that 1t lasted several
buildings were struck by lightning,
number of trees were blown down,
all electric power in the city was
shut of for several minutes, one cir
cult OF the fire alarm system was
damaged and a man was rendered
unconscious by lightning.
Two circuit breakers of the Public
Service burned out about o'clock,
soon after the storm struck, and for
several minutes the city was in dark
ness.
Lightning struck a corner Of the
Excelsior Hotel, at Maurer, and
Henry Nickenig, the proprietor, was
rendered unconscious for a short
time. For the second time in two
months, flag pole on the school
house at Maurer was struck and
shattered. Tenants in large build
ing at Division and Broad streets,
owned by Tube Dimond, were
thrown into CONSERVATION when the
lightning shattered sphere-shaped
object on the roof of the house.
A burned transformer at Sewaren
shut off lighting current at that
place for over two hours. Several
fuses on the local police call system
blew out and for some time linemen
in the employ OF the Public Service
| Corporation searched for the cause
of the trouble. II was finally loca-
ted behind small bell at police
headquarters. One of the four fire
alarm circuits was damaged and was
out of use for thirty-fve minutes. A
pole in High street, owned by the
| Public Service Corporation, was par
TALLY blown down.
The New York Telephone Com
pany experienced considerable trou-
| BILE on Staten Island. There several
poles were blown down and num-
berless wires were snapped off.
There were several wires down in
High street. Another touched the
ground in Hobart street, near Smith
street
Narrow Escape For AutOists.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Schwartz, of 26
Market street, who with their two
children, went to tSaten Island on
the 1924 o'clock ferry Saturday af-
ternoon, for a spin in their Hupmo-
bile, are today relating what a mar
row escape they had when the ter
rifle storm broke over the island
about O'Clock. Mr.. Schwartz sought
shelter at a small hotel at New
Springville. With his wife and two
children he had just reached the
porch of the hotel when there was a
binding flash of lightning and a
loud crash OF thunder. The bolt
splintered a tree which only a mo-
ment before the party had passed
under. All felt the shock slightly.
Mrs. Schwartz was in a highly ner-
vous state when she reached this
city about o'clock in the evening.
A large monument in Alpine cem-
etery, marking the plot Of the Annis
family, of Woodbridge, was struck
by lightning and entirely demol-
ished.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-06-20
THOR LODGE FESTIVAL
ENJOYED BY MANY

The nineteenth annual picnic and
summer nights festival Of Thor
Lodge, No. as, Danish Brotherhood,
at Nickenigs Excelsior Grove, Maur-
er, Saturday afternoon, was attended
by about 200 from this city and VI
cinity. Dancing began in the after
noon and continued until midnight.
The music was furnished by Andrew
b. Nelson's orchestra.
One of the features of the affair
was prize bowling and shooting.
On the committee Of arrangements
were Anton Andersen, chairman;
Paul Petersen, Asmus Hansen, Otto
Skouboe and Andrew Sindet.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-06-20
SAYS BEER is
The TROUBLE
WITH KAISER
ssectaI b. Unlled press w.rs.

Paris, June 20:-Over Indulgence
In beer is responsible for the Kais-
er's blood disorders, which twice in
capacitated him last month, accord
Ing to a statement made today by
DR.. Doyden, the well known cancer
authority II am satisfied the
Kaiser's kidneys are in bad con-
dition. as q result OF beer DR..
Doyden said THE infection first
manifested itself in an abscess on
the right hand, and is now showing
in an abrasion on the right knee,
and is liable to become general un-
less heroic measures are taken to
prevent its spread Should the in
fection continue, death will surely
result. Maybe the kaiser doesn't
drink much beer, but a man with
blood in his condition should not
drink beer or any other alcoholic
beverage"
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-06-20
voting on change in Government.

Birmingham, Ala, june 20:-This
city is today voting on the question of
substituting the commission form of
government for the present department
tai method The early vote was large,
and it is believed the sugg ssted change
win he adoptd by an overwhelming ma
inrity
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-06-20
NIGHT SHIFT CAUGHT
IN A MINE EXPLOSION


Halifax, June 2O:-Following a mine
explosion of the Chignecto Coal Mine of
the Maritime Coal & Power Co., today,
it is reported number of the night
shift are entombed. Searching parties
were driven back by the gas and it is
impossible to search the lower levels un-
til the fire is extinguished.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-06-20
Had Toe Mashed.

John Baumlein, of Elizabeth
street, who is employed at the Maui
Ter brick plant, while at work Sat-
urday had large brick fall on his
right foot One of his toes was
mashed and he is now laid up at his
home as the result.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-06-20
Trouble Over Non Union Men.

Several non-union men employed IN
installing fixtures in the Boynton Mar
Sket building caused small strike at
the building Saturday on the part of
the union men. Alfred Koyen, business
agent for the Carpenters local union,
adjusted the difference. The nonun-
ion men quit work and returned to
New York.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-06-20
Would Gust Beef Trust.
ol,,I n, TT~l4aN D~Ssa UOlra

jefferson City, Mo-, June 20:--
Quo waranto proceedings seeking to
oust the beef trust from the state of
Missouri were filed in the state su-
preme court today by Attorney Gen
eral Major
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-06-20
Water Pressure Low.

The water pressure in this city
was decreased from forty-five to
twenty pounds Saturday afternoon
by the bursting of a boiler tube at
Runyon The damaged tube has
been repaired. Employees OF the
water department are this afternoon
repairing a break in one of the
mains on the meadows.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-06-20
City Horse Ran Away.

Patrolman Neils Tonneson stopped u
runaway team at Smith and State
streets Saturday afternoon. The team
attached to one Of the city s sprinkling
wagons, ran from the hydrant at in
front Of the high school dragging be-
hind dripping hose.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-06-20
ENGINEER SHOT GIRL
THEN KILLED HIMSELF
Special bv Unitsd Press wlrs.

Buffalo, June 2O:-Edward M.
Allen, thirty-five years old, a loco
motive engineer, shot and killed
Ruth Murphy, twenty-one years old,
and then committed suicide in a
lodging house room. He left a note
to his wife asking her to remember
only what was good of him and
never let their baby daughter know
how he died.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-06-20
nislrict Conrt Gases.

In the district court this morning,
the r. j. Rogers Lumber Company
was given a Judgment of $100.50
against Spencer Dayton; Morris
Gluck, a Judgment of $26.08 against
George Woisherger; and the same
plaintiff, a judgment of 5000,
against Zvohik.
Fifteen cases were adjourned, one,
.-.aa not moved and one diss7
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-06-20
Fear More Lost Lives.

New York, June 20:--The police
fear the death list of seventeen re-
sulting from last Saturdays storm
will be added to today when a
search of Jamaica bay and other
waters surrounding New York is
made.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-06-20
Denials In Berlin.

dpoCTuF UV UHfttu FT06S WV
Berlin, June 20:-The beer drink
ing charge made against the kaiser
by DR.. Doyden, of Paris, today called
for denials on every hand. A MEM
Der of the emperor's encourage, pre-
sumably speaking officially, stated
that the kaiser had been practically
a teetotaler for three years and had
never INDUCED freely in beer, liquor
or wine
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-06-20
StabbinR In Rahway,

The local police were notified Sat-
urday night that a Railway man
known as Robert De Mento, had
stabbed his wife earlier in the af-
ternoon and had eluded the police of
that city.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-06-20
Jersey Central Runs Test Car.

The first trolley car to run on
tracks of the Jersey Central Trac-
tion Company north of the Raritan
river, was conducted Friday on the
tracks in Davidson avenue, between
Smith and Market streets. Start
ing at Smith street, the car was run
to Market street and back to test the
rails.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-06-20
BLOW UP STEAMER TO
STOP FIRE SPREADING
Special ov Umitea Press wtro.

Port Said, June 2O-The German
steamer Andalusia, in which fire
broke out in the hold, had to be de-
stroyed by dynamite today to save
the flames from spreading to other
shipping and the docks
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-06-20
RfAUCH CHUNK AND
GLEN ONOKO EXCURSION

Lehigh Valley railroad Sunday.
June 26, special train from Perth
Amboy $40 A. NJ Fare $3.50
round trip. Returning, leave Glen
Onoko 6 p NJ. Manch Chunk, 6:16
P M. See ticket agents.
12640-6-2O-6tt
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-06-20
CONGRESS WANTS TO
ADJOURN THIS WEEK

Washington, June Rot don't
see why we can't get away from
here by Thursday" said Representa-
tive Dwight, republican, of New
York, the House whip, when he
emerged from the White House to-
day after conference with the
President. Vice President Sherman
bore his famous smile when he an
nounced that adjournment would be
taken Friday or Saturday.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-06-20
BIG FIGHT TO
TAKE PLACE
IN NEVADA
Special oy united Press wire.

bDtCtuI UV UWFEtu ITe5N WIG,
San Francisco, June 20;-Tex
Rickard announced today that the
Jeffries-J Johnson fight will take place
in Nevada July 4. but declines to
say in what city. 1t is generally be-
lieved here that Reno has been se-
lected. The Langford-Kaufman
fight, which was to have been pulled
off here last Saturday. has also been
shifted to Nevada. 1t will be held
July 2.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-06-20
| NORWEGIAN STEAMER
HEINOAL is ASHORE

Halifax, June 20:-The Norwegi-
an steamer Heindal went ashore on
Sable Island Her position is con-
sidered perilous.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-06-20
Statehood BllI Signed

Washington, June 20:-The Pres
ident signed the New Mexico and Ar
iona statehood hill this afternoon
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-06-20
NOTICE.

The ST. John Greek Catholic
church, corner Broad and Division
streets, desire estimates for putting
new copper roof on church building.
Estimates to be sent to 406 Division
street, Perth Amboy, ~ J.
12576-6-17-tf
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-06-20
HEAT CAUSES THREE
DEATHS IN PITTSBURC


6pcctoE on UHfteu E7ToSS WIZ,
Pittsburg, June 20:-Three dead and
six prostrations occurred today as
result Of the heat wave in Pittsburg.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-06-20

Automobiles for rent. Call Sex
ton, Phone 1S1.
12h20-R-16-6tA
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1910-10-07
Made Citizens.

The following were made citizens by
Judge Kneeshaw on Tuesday last:
Wilson N. Brew. Chas. F. Reiblirg,
Drayton; Kittil G. Lerud, Torkel H.
Morkholt, Hoople; Izador J. Basken,
Henry Wills, Pembina; Matthias Stark,
Rev. Joseph H. Forbes, Neche; Charles
Fisher, VIM. j. Mcfarland, Jos. NORM,
Geo. o. Gard, Andrew Erickson, Cava-
!ier; Chas. Falcon, Jos. Falcon, John
Goodyear, Wilfred Brodeur, Chas. Dem.
eester, Toilette; Sigmunder Sigmundson,
Gisli Gislison, Sigurdur Thorleifson,
Svold: Jacob Metzger, Walhalla; Doug
las Armstrong, Hamilton; Edward Bar
ton, Louis Forbes, Backoo; Leon A, Du-
bourt, Leroy; j. F. Mckay. Bowesmont.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1910-10-07
Subscription Rates and Terms.

The PIONEER EXPRESS is sent only on
he direct order of subscribers. and is
continued until ordered stopped and all
arrearages paid.
The rate of subscription IL alike to all.
zoo per year. Subscribers paying In adj
vance have the choice of several premium
papers in addition.
sample" or marked copies" are sent
- complimentary only. and while we de-
sire them to be considered as invitations
10 subscribe. they will not be continued
except upon request.
The PIONEER EXPRESS is the best ad-
vestising medium III the county. having
q more general circulation than any
other paper. Card of rates sent on ap-
oiication.
Entered at the postoface at Pembina as
second class mail matter.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1910-10-07
Foster Auction Sales.

On Saturday October 9Th I will sell
for John Phares, one mile south and one
mile east of Hamilton and on Tuesday
October 18th will sell for Kennel Bros.
2 miles north of Hamilton and 3 miles
south of Bathgate, and on Thursday
Oct. 18th I will sell for Ben F. Barnes,
one mile south and miles east of Ham
ilton, all their stocks of horses, cattle,
hogs, sheep, poultry, farm machinery,
hay, etc. Usual terms, hot lunch
served.
IL. FOSTER,
Auctioneer.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1910-10-07
w ant Column.
Auction Sale.

A big auction sale of horses, cattle,
hogs, farm machinery, etc. will be held
at the farm of Hammond Glow two
miles south of st. Vincent on the river
road, on Monday. Oct. 10th, beginning
at l o'clock Charles Glow, auctioneer;
Hammond Glow, owner.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1910-10-07

A folding bed chat will turn about in
a corner against wall, which is also a
wardrobe and which cost about eos
when new, for sale very cheap. Inquire
at this office.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1910-10-07
A Good Chance.

On account Of my business being on
the Pacific coast offer my quarter sec
ton OF land three-quarters of mile
from Macarthur station, at 1876 per
acre. Address all correspondence to.
this Office.