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Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-19
BOY ADMITS
HE KILLED
HIS FATHER

Muncie, Ind, Nov. 10. Benjamin
Smith, twenty-five years old, has con
fessed to the murder of his father,
Charles G. Smith, q farmer.
According to young Smith, he and
his father had quarreled over the CUES
tfon as whether or not the young mar
should pay 81 a week for board at
home. Thgsoung man struck his ia
Their over the head with a brick, fell
ing him to the ground, but not killing
him. Then. the young man confessed,
he struck his father repeatedly with
the brick until he thought he was
dead. Next he loaded his father into
the family buggy and started for an
old well on a farm hear by.
On the wSy to the well the father
revived a little and managed to put
his arms around the sons neck, where
upon the latter beat his father over
the head again with the brick which
he had carried with him for that pur-
pose and continued to strike his ia
Their again and again until he felt GER
tain he was dead.
Father drew a long sigh and sort OF
groaned just as l threw him into the
WE'LL" the son told the officers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-19
METUCHEN PUT
Up BIG KICK
On The RATES

New York, Nov. 19:-Metuehen
commuters were much in evidence at
the hearing before Interstate Com
merce Commissioners Harlan in New
York yesterday. New Brunswick was
also heard from in no mistaken term.
Thorfn TAFT, of Metuchen, had our
ted his fellag commuters and found that
they were lao. They paid the Penn
sy~lvania yearly for Communication tick
cts $11 ,646 under the old rates, he
found, and under the new rates the tax
was $1S,348.
This raise was quite a sun, he
thought, for the railroad to belittle I'M
der the allegation that it amounted
only to 2 cents a~ride, and was capable
of making only "a sickly dent" in the
total of net deficit.
The increase too, he insisted, discrem-
mated against Metuchen. He had
measured the distance from Hoboken
of some ~neighboring TOWNS and found
them getting communication at $500,
$40 and $8.45, while the Metuchen
commuters were paying 81 for iden-
tically the same fare books.
DR.. A. l.. Ellis, another Metuchen
commuter, had found the rate discrimi-
naLloH SucH LHaC ne cOuIu save mOHey
by going on foot to the ~neighboring
town of Plainfeld, inhabited mostly by
railroad clerks, where the books were
1915 less hal the Metuchen figures.
f. NJ. Yorston, Secretary of the New
Brunswick Board of Trade, and four
real estate dealers from that town had
found it impossible to sell real estate
since the rise, and told of the great de-
probation in values. George Hill, a
New Brunswick architect, made blue
prints showing lines for the committing
rates that had been stretched in length
with other lines for the eommuter's
incapable of being stretched. Hell
wanted to know how an "unstretcha-
income could be expected to cover
tretehable" rates without leaving
disaster somewhere in the wake.
Arguments on the evidence, which
were concluded yesterday, viii be heard
Washington before the whole com
in the second week in Janu
airy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-19
DOG HAS
HIS DAY SAYS
T. ROOSEVELT

Washington, Nov. 10.-Here is Col
onsl Rooseyelt's first public comment
OF the result of the recent election:
EVERY dog has his day, but the
nights belong TO the CATS
The colonel made this statement in
the purse of a little talk before Wash
ington newspaper men at the Nationa
Press club. Nobody here pretends t.
say exactly what meaning the colone
intended to convey by the statement.
The colonel In the press club speecl
also declared that he was perfectly con.
tented and happy and was enjoying
himself as nc ex-president ever had.
In his night speech the former presi
dent referred to his recent remark
about a ''fossilized supreme court"
with most of the members of that
tribunal sitting only a few feet from
him.
This was the first time Colonel
Roosevelt had been in the national
capital proper since he left the White
House two years Q
Fully 5000 persons were packed into
Convention hall to hear the colonel de-
liver his first lecture on his African
trip. Many were unable to obtain adj
mission to the hall. 1t was one of the
most brilliant audiences that ever
turned out 10 listen to a lecture here.
The colonel will remain in Washing
ton today and possibly over Sunday
IS the guest of his daughter, Mrs, Mich
olas Longworth.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-19
PUBLIC OPINION

Woodbridge, N. j., Nov. IS, 1910.
EDITOR EVENING NEWS:
1t certainly Is amusing to read the
action of the present Democratic
Board of Freeholders against H.
Raymond Groves for $~1,375.00 paid
for services rendered.
l have travelled 10000 miles of
roads in this county since March
1st. 1910, and with but one excep-
ton have failed to find any road i'm
proved since this board has had con-
troll, and that is one on which one
of the board has to travel. They
have been drawing their salaries
and as all road travellers can testify,
our roads are in a deplorable condi-
ton. The county roads from Perth
Amboy to Railway, the main county
line, from Perth Amboy to New
Brunswick, our county seat, from
the Amboy bridge to Old Bridge via
South River, as in fact, any county
road you take, Is a disgrace to our
county. In fact, our roads are the
poorest of any county In the state;
our roads are q disgrace, but think
OF our county bridges. Just try to
ride over one and stay in your car
while doing SO. 1t is almost impos-
sible. The present board is certain
ly In a position to condemn their
predecessors, who did something,
gave the county something for their
money. not an idle board. / have
travelled IL many miles in this coun-
ty as any taxpayer and am in a posi-
tion to know the condition OF our
roads and bridges, therefore the
above criticism OF this Democratic
board.
~ Yours.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-19
Texas Rangers Guard Border.
SAY FRENCH SOLDIERS
TRIED TO ROB SAILORS
Special bp United Press Wire.

Special By United Press Wire.
Paris, Nov. 19:-Following the
clash of yesterday between American
sailors of the Atlantic fleet and
French soldiers at Cherbourg, dis
patches today from there say that
fist fights have since been occurring
almost hourly. Reports Of other
clashes at all of the sea coast towns
where the sailors are spending their
leaves, are also coming in.
At Kerlouan the bodies of an un-
known American bluejacket and the
body of a woman have been found.
Federal policemen have also been
wounded in their effort to stop the
lighting. The trouble is now de-
clared to have been started through
the efforts of the French soldiers to
rob the sailors.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-19
REORGANIzE
WITH T.. R.
FOR LEADER

Jersey City, Nov. 19-The Central
Republican Committee of Hudson
county met last night in Pohlmann's
Hall, on the Heights. and adopted
resolutions indorsing the leadership
of Theodore Roosevelt and advocated
a reorganization of the Republican
party along progressive lines. A
committee of five was named to for
mulate plans for harmonizing the
warning factions of the party in Hud-
son county, and a resolution was
passed calling for the holding Of
harmony meetings, either in a public
or semi-public manner.
George l.. Record in a speech de-
clared that nothing could be accom-
plished toward harmony at secret
sessions. Part of the resolution in
dorsing Roosevelt and a r~eorganiza-
ton Of the party read as follows:
The recent election resulted In
widespread defeat of the Republican
party due in a great measure to the
high cost of living. We particularly
reafirm our faith in the leadership
of Theodore Roosevelt. We believed
that the party defeat would have
been greater at the last election If 1T
had not been for his strenuous eff
forts in the campaign. We believe
that his services in o~verthrowing the
corrupt bosses in the Republican
party in the State of New York will
in the end greatly strengthen that
party with the voters, and that his
Notwithstanding the defeat
Of the party, has made Mr.. Roosevelt
stronger in the confidence of the
Any reorganization of thel
party must have Mr.. |
Roosevelt as its leader"
In another part of the same reso-
ution is a clause declaring that the
members of the Central Republican
have not been fighting
or the Republican party for offices,
nut for principles.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-19
HAPPENINGS ONE
YEAR ACC TODAY

A year ago today .
Mrs. Hilda Bitgher began a suit
against the Warner Chemical Company.
Of Roosevelt, 10 recover damages for
alleged ~nuisances ~eminating from the
eompany's plant. The case was similar
to the famous Doyle suit in this city.
Admiral Colby M. Chester, U. 8. n.
further attacked Frederick Cook, the
alleged %discoverer of the north pole.
A harbor board was created and ap-
pointed by the Board Of Aldermen.
Mayor SQllschweiler in 8 special mes
sage to the council urged increased pay
for men in the street department.
Joseph Kuhn, a prominent business
man Of Woodbridge, inflicted three
bullet wounds In HIS body from which
he expired fifteen hours later.
A youth caused a sensation by forg-
ing checks on three prominent people
in this city.
The council appointed a special po-
lieeman, to serve without pay from thu
city; for duty in the Kennedale Park
section Of the city, at the request OF
property owners IN that part.
Robert Adrian was appointed city
attorney OF New Brunswick.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-19
WOODBRIDGE
F|REMEN HAD
AN ELECTION
spscfot to the EVENING NEWS.

Woodbridge, Nov. 19:-The an
nual election of officers of the Wood
bridge Fire Company No. l was held
at the fire house in Central avenue
Thursday night. Refreshments were
served. Lawrence Moore was elected
chief. Howard R. Valentine, retir-
ing chief, was presented with a solid
gold badge. Those elected were as
follows: Assistant chief, H. B. Maui
hey; foreman of truck, o, s. Duni-
gan; assistant foreman, Walter Pet
erson; foreman of hose, J. Bergen;
house committee, r. A. Hirner, w.
A. Gilman, o. Kathe; excuse com
mittee, w. A. Gilham, w. Prall, A.
Jardon, A. Paulson, G. Brown; sec
rotary, Frank P. Edgar; financial
secretary, F. R. Valentine; fire war;
den, w. A. Gillian and Charles
Zehrer; president, II. G.. Turner;
vice president, G. r. Brown; trus-
tees, A. G. Brown, J, Nash, G.
Blaum; treasurer, w. L.. Harmed,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-19
TEsTIFlEs TO 100000 BRIBE
Senator Travis Declares Money Was
Offered to Vote Against Bills.

New York, Nov. 19.-The Legislative
graft hunt commission resumed Its
hunt for corruption and bribery in con
necfion with the attempt to defeat
~anti-betting bills in the regular and
extra sessions of 1908.
Senator Eugene NJ. Traxis of the
Sixth district. Kings, testified that he
had been offered 100000 to vote
against the a~nti-betting bills, the offer
having been made through an agent
who said he represented ex-senator
Gardner and confirmed by telephone
by Gardner. This occurred in Albany
on the morning of the day of the final
vote, Senator Travis at the time being
II the capital and ex-senator Gardner
In his Albany hotel.
The committee has engaged the cry
Ices Of Z detective agency 10 find
James Il KeeAe and Harry Payne
Whitney, who are wanted to testify.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-19
INTERESTS" OPPOSE
CLARK FOR SPEAKER

New York. Nov. 19:-Henry
George, Jr., congressman-elect and
son of the famous Single Taxer''
Henry George, today declared that
the vested interests are. back of the
movement to defeat Champ Clark for
speaker of the coming Democratic
congress. He states that Clark's an
n~ouncement of his advocacy o f4tariff
has already aroused the
interests that would be effected to
organize a movement to defeat his
candidacy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-19
MISSING HEIRESS HAS
RETURNED TO PARENTS
vssetcl ou unttsd prs.a yrtrs.

New York, Nov. 19:-The world
wide search for Miss Maud Glaidsell
seyenteen-year-old daughter of JOS
eph Glaidsell, a millionaire coal
dealer of Brooklyn, ended today
when the announcement was made
that the girl had returned home. She
disappeared May 81 at the same time
as did John T. Ravens, WHO had
been formerly employed at the Glaid.
sell home as a chauffeur.
At the time, Miss Glaidsell left G
note saying that she was going tt
Liverpool. She returned, however
from California, but all further In
formation has been refused both By
her and her parents. Ravens is saiC
to be at Palm Beach, Fla.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-19
OF
MEXICO PUT
DOWN REVOLT

City of Mexico, Nov. 19.-In a clash
between anttre-electionists and federal
forces at Puebla $50 persons, mostly
soldiers, were killed. Many have been
wounded. The federal forces are in
control now.
Puebla is a city of 100000 popula
tion, th~irty-ive miles southeast of the
City of Mexico.
The fighting was severe. Women
shot down on the troops from bal
comics. Ont woman killed the chief
of police, another wounded a major OF
infantry.
Regiment Sent From Capital.
One regiment was sent from here
this afternoon to Puebla. Many ar
rests have been made here and In
other cities, and arms and ammunition
have beer captured by the govern
ment. ,
All is quiet in the capital.
The rising was kept own by the
government troops led by General Mar
tinez, governor of the state Of Puebla
but not without fierce fighting.
A dispatch from the American con.
sui at Puebla says the chief Of police
of Puebla was killed in a fight in
which 125 soldiers and 20 revolution
lists were killed.
According to that dispatch, another
battle is expected today.
The streets in the City of Mexico
are being vigilahtly patrolled. Many
arrests of followers of Francisco l.
Modero, the revolutionary leader, are
being made all over Mexico.
Conspiracy Comes to Light.
Eleven Mexicans were arrested al
Ruena Vista charged with attempting
to aid in a revolution. at Orizaba
numerous arrests were made and the
police captured a large quantity OF
arms and ammunition.
Details of the anti-Diaz conspiracy
have just come to light. The conspir
ators had extended their operations to
many states. Circulars sent out by
Madero or his agents from San Anto'
MO. Tex, outline his campaign. Ths
manifesto reads:
81, Francisco /. Madero, will place
myself at the head of a revolutionary
party against the government of Mex.
leo. On the goth and Both of Novem.
Z t l shall lead my followers agains,
the government of Mexico" =
OF the men arrested here for com
plicity In the conspiracy one, CoslG
Robelo, carried a commission from
Madero naming him as governor OF
the state of Hidalgo. No anti-Ameri
can talk is being heard.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-19
NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that the un-
dersignsd INTENDS making Application
or the city OF Perth Amboy. at their
next meeting. fer a license TO keep q
saloon. with tho privilege of selling
mali and spirftnous liquors IN the City
OF Perth ATpboy. and IN the house own
~ ty Theodore Benchtskf. at ~ Han Ava
ted Nas IS. 1910 DAVID WOLFSON.
iE0GtE19 stGeW
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-19
eunboats Near End of Lons Trip.

1HIUVatS FNeaT EHu OF I0h1 Tip.
Hamilton, Bermuda, Nov. 19.-The
American gunboats Wheeling and
Petrol have sailed from here for Ports.
mouth, n. H., their home port, after
a trip of 10000 miles. The warships
left San Francisco last August and
had visited Honolulu, China, Slnga-
pore, Suez and many other places.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-19

ANY anair. or naDpensns. OF CIR
capstancs which 10 too email to
adjusting force IL too small 70 worry
aaoaG
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-19
Prosecutor Going to Panama.
sDecfaI to the EVENING NEWS.

New Brunswick, Nov. 19:-Prose-
cutor Theodore B. Booraem leaves
this afternoon for a two or three
weeks trip to Panama.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-19
GOVERNMENT WORRIED
OVER MEXICAN AFFAIR
speciar sy United Press wirs.

oPcttOt " ORFAcb 1FcSS FHS-
Washington, Nov. 19:-The State
department is considerably worried
as the result of the revolutionary
outbreak in Mexico. Along the Mex
lean borders, in Texas, are a large
number of revolutionary sympathiz-
ers Should these organize expedi-
tons TO go to the assistance of the
revolutionists it would mean a
breach of the neutrality treaty be-
tween the United States and Mexico.
Orders were today sent to govern
ment officials in Texas, Arizona and
California to keep a vigilant eye on
all Mexican revolutionary sympathiz-
ers that may be there.
Texas Hangers Guard Border.
spsciui ~ United Press Wire.
Austin, Texas, Nov. 19-Governor
Campbell today ordered the entire
force of Texas rangers to the Rio
Grande border, where they will be
stationed to protect the residents
from attacks by Iawless bands OF
M~exicans. Squads Of armed invad-
ers are declared to have been cross
ing the border for several days,
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-03

On July l. 2, and the ocean
Shore will sell excursion tickets be-
tween all stations. Leave 18th and
Mission daily at a. M. $3.50 a. m,
3 p. m. and $40 p. m, also 1890 a. m.
on the Sd sapd 4tb
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-03

point was under the supervision of o. c..
Mcfarland. sales manager of the Osen
& Hunter auto company.
Mcfarland, who has been sales man
ager for almost two years, has had
many opportunities to see just what the
car could do, and when it was suggest
ed that The Call be placed in Reno
ahead of all records he took to the
scheme with enthusiasm.
J. c. Skinner OF Stockton was called
into conference, for it was known that
conference was held last Monday. and
while the other papers Were boasting of
their achievements Mcfarland and
Skinner were sitting back watching
with pleasure the work they knew they
would shortly eclipse.
There was not a chance of failure.
All the smaller details had been thor
oughly looked after. and when the big
Mitchell left The Call building it was
sent away with ony the thought of how
much the record would be broken.
From an automobile standpoint II
was q wonderful performance, for the
auto was not only called upon to do a
hard grind for large part of the way,
but had to cover the whole distance.
Skinner, when he telephoned to Nc
Farland at the end. said. that he only
wished that he was going to do the
course over again. for the engine was
running "sweeter" at the end than
when the journey began
From what was reported along auto
mobile row yesterday it would not be
surprising il the Mitchell was sent after
some of the other big records. McFar
land has made a good start and he Will
more than likely capture some of the
big events.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-03
CLOSING TIMES OF
TRANS-PACIFIC MAIL S

The following sailing dates and
closing times at San Francisco of
trans-Pacific mails are based on the
latest information furnished by steam
ship companies. They are subject to
change on notice. Paper mail for
Hawaiian islands closes one hour
earlier than the times given
For AustrAlia-Steamer Mariana leaves Seattle
July Is. Ordinary mail closes at $3.50 a. m. on
July 13. Registered mail closes at p. m. on
July 10.
For New Zealand-Steamer River Clyde leaves
San Francisco July Q. Ordinary mail closes at
10 a. m Registered mail closes at 9 a. M
Steamer Mariana leaves Seattle July 10. Ord-
nary mall closes at $3.50 a. m. on July ID.
Registered mail closes at p. m. July u.
For China and Japan-Steamer Empress of
japan leaves Seattle July 6. Ordinary mail
leaves San Francisco July G. Ordinary mail
closes at 1890 a.. N. Registered mail closes at
$3.50 a. m. Steamer Manchuria leaves San Fran
IN. Registered mail closes at $3.50 a. m.
For Hawaii-Steamer Wilhelmina leaves San
Francisco July 6. Ordinary mail closes at 10
a. Registered mail closes at $50 n. m.
Ordinary mail closes at 1880 a. m. Registered
mail closes at II Steamer Sierra leaves
San Francisco July 8. Ordinary mail closes at
$3.50 a.. Registered mail closes at a. m.
Steamer Manchuria leaves San Francisco July II
Ordinary mail closes at 1880 a. m. Registered
mail closes ut II a.
For the Philippine islands-United States
army transport sherman leaves San Francisco
July D. Ordinary mail closes at a. M Regis
tered mail closes at s15 a.. Steamer Man
ehuria leaves San Francisco July H. Ordinary
mail closes at 1880 m Registered mail
For Tahiti-Steamer Marposa leaves San
Francisco August 6. Ordinary mail closes at 2
a. III. Registered NAH closes at S:1J a. m
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-03
LADS and BONNIE
LASSIES TO DANCE
Scottish Thistle Club to Hold
Annual Picnic at Shell
Mound Park

Scottish costume dancing by men and
women, boys and girls, of all ages and
sizes, will be the feature of the twenty
ninth annual picnic to be given by the
San Francisco Scottish Thistle club at
Shell Mound park July 4.
The games committee has arranged
for 3S events, including a list OF anna
teur athletic contests under the sane
ton of the Pacific athletic association.
Pipers from all along the coast will
compete in the bagpipe contest, and
teams from the United States naval
training station will line up against
each other in a tug of war. Prizes will
be given winners of each event
Following is the program in full:
Quoits
Running high leap.
Putting heavy stone.
Throwing light hammer.
Tossing the caber.
Boys race, handicap. Is years and under.
Best dressed man in full Highland costume.
special event. bagpipe competition; marches,
strathspeys and reels.
Highland ning for men In costume.
Grand Highland reel. for men in costume
Highland costume
Married mems race 80 years and over
Sword dance for men in costume
Reel o Tulloch. for ia costume.
Reel o Tullech. for children under II years
in Highland costume.
Two mile race, open.
Bicycle race one mile.
$40 yard dash, open.
Bicycle Tace, two miles.
I76 yard race scratch.
$40 yard race, handicap.
$50 yard race, handicap.
Mile race handicap.
Pole vault. handicap.
Running broad jump. handicap.
Open relay race, i've men, each running one
lap.
Young ladies' race. single. over 16 years.
Married ladies' race.
Sailors hornppe, in costume.
Football dribbling race, amateur.
Irish Jig and reel contest; competitors must be
in costume.
Obstruction race
Race once around track, for members and
members of sister societies.
Three legged race.
Highland ding, for boys under IA years in
highland costume
Highland fling, for girls under Ii years in
Highland costume.
Tug Of war between teams from United States
naval training station.
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-03
EXEMPT" VOLUNTEER
FIREMEN TO CELEBRATE
Flag Will Be Raised Opposite
Site of Old Home

The few remaining members of the
Exempt fire company of this city will
assemble the morning of July in
Portsmouth square, opposite the site
Of the old engine house, the home of
the Exempts, which. with it's many his
torical relics. was destroyed by the big
fire, and raise the American flag in
commemoration of the one hundred and
thirty fourth anniversary of American
independence
After this they will have break
fast under the direction of the COM
mittee, James Grady, James O'Donnell,
g. Fisher, Harry D. Hudson, D. A. Finn
and j. ]. Guilfoyle.
The latter, who is secretary, in the
invitations says: Our ranks are be-
coming thinner year by year, but the
few of US who are left are still on
top and still full of the spirit that ami
mated us when we manned the brakes
of the old engines"
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-03
DESERTERS FROM ARMY
ARE TO BE EXTRADITED

Major George Z. Pickett. paymaster
of the United States army, swore to
complaints in Police Judge Deasy' S
court yesterday morning charging
James Moss and Richard Lapp with OBJ
tanning money by false pretenses. Moss
and Lapp were soldiers. and on Septem-
Der Is, 1909, they represented to Major
Pickett that they had not been paid
their monthly salaries of S3S. They got
the money. and it was subsequently,
discovered that their salaries had been
paid. They deserted and have been To-
Gated in Indiana. Chief Martin will send
a detective with the papers for their
extradition.