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Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-08
JOLLY CROWD
ATTEND BALL
OF THE OWLS

Nest No. 1927, Order of Owls,
triumphed at it's first reception and
ball in Washington hall last night.
There was a good attendance at
hand, including guests from various
places besides from this city. Dane
ing, to the strains of George Dur
rua's orchestra, was kept up from
an early hour last night until early
this morning. Goodwill Fife, Drum
and Bugle Corps ~enlivened the af-
fair about midnight, when its men,
bers marched into the hall and rem
dered two popular selections. They
were extended a hearty welcome.
A supper vas served in the bal
cony of the hall and refreshments
were served throughout the evening.
Those in charge made matters as
comfortable as possible for their
fellow members and guests. Short
ly after midnight a speech on the
Order of Owls was made. The
pleasures and benefits of the order
We're explained and it's motto was
given.
The committee of arrangements
consisted of; James j.. Flynn,
chairman; John Kilmurray, John
Dingler, Peter Petersen, William T.
Major, Anthony A. Mundy, Peter
Benford, George Whitworth and
Charles Deitzman. Anthony A.
Mundy was floor manager and James
J.. Flynn was the assistant floor
manager.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-08

growing tired of it. Physical valua-
ton. IL the assessment were honestly
made, would reveal the actual state OF
affairs and show what honest capital
cation should be.
Railroads are public utilities. This
fact is recognized in all nations, for in
nearly every other country the roads
are either owned by the government
or are under rigid state control. A
railroad Is only a steel highway, moth
ing more. Privately owned wagon
roads OF privately owned rivers would
not be tolerated by the people. Yet
there is no general demand In America
for government ownership, except as
q last resort. All that the people In
sist on is that these public utilities
should be honestly capitalized and
should submit to public control. Con
sidering the provocation for that de-
mand, II Is a mild and eminently fair
proposal. Yet the railroads fight 1t
and so far have defeated 1t In the
main. The time has now come when
the American people are going TO IN
sfst on a square deal. BY whatever
means are necessary they VIII bring
about honest capitalization and EN-
Client government control Of railroads.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-08
GROSSLY 0VERCAPlTALIZED.
Governor Stubs of Kansas Reveals
Necessity For Physical Valuation.

Governor Stubs OF Kansas Reveals
Necessity For Physical Valuation.
Governor Stubs of Kansas Offers to
put up a million dollar bend that he
can construct an up to date railroad in
his state for $4,000 per mile and then
make 10 per cent on his investment.
The lowest estimate made by railroad
men is practically twice this amount,
and many of the roads are capitalized
for much more. Yet, strange to say,
none of the magnates has accepted
Governor Stubs offer. is it because
they fear that he would make good?
Governor Stubs says further that
-four years ago be had a proposition up
to build a line $50 miles long through
the best part of Kansas for $4,000 per
mile. He said he would have made
money on the Job, but the railroads did
not want 1t. All this was told In sworn
testimony before the interstate com
merce commission at Chicago. The
governor further asserted that the
curse of American railroads Is stock
gambling.
This testimony is but one additional
proof of the need for physical valua-
ton Of railroads. An increasing num-
Der of people are becoming convinced
that for years they have been paying
the railroads dividends on enormous
issues of watered stock. They are
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-08
MAYOR GETS LETTER OF
THANKS FROM SOCIETY

Mayor Bollschweiler has received
a letter of thanks from Mrs. Leon
C. Sutton, president of the New Jer-
sey Division of the International
Sunshine Society, which recently
held a tag day in this city by his
permission. The letter is as fol-
lows:
283 Armstrong Ave,
Jersey City, N. J.,
November Z, 1910.
Hon. Albert Bollschweiler.
Perth Amboy, N. j.,
Dear Mr.. Bollschweiler:
Pardon my delay in thanking you
for your cooperation in our work in
Perth Amboy. Our Tag Day was
both morally and financially a grand
success.
We hope nothing was done to mar
the sincere friendship we gained for
the Arthur Home, while In Perth
Amboy.
Kindly accept the thanks of my
self and our society.
Hoping thai your life may be filled
with sunshine, / remain,
Sincerely yours,
MRS. LEON G. SUTTON.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-08
Cane of Good Hone.

The Cape of Good Hope lies at a
considerable distance from the end of
South Africa and is, In fact, the middle
OF the three promontories, s%everalty
inconspieuous, which Jointly terminate
a slender peninsula, some twenty miles
In length, forming the barrier between
False bay and the Atlantic ocean on
the west. These three h~eadlands, lying
near together and commonly undivided
on a map Of moderate scale, are locally
designated Cape Point. 1t was here
that Bartholomew Diaz frst encoun-
tered In full force the prevalent south,
eastsrly gales and denounced the rug.
ged. threatening, threefold promontory
under the sounding appellation Of the
Cape of storms, to be afterward re.
christened By pious, trustfuI hearts the
Cape OF Good Hope.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-08
The Old Turnpikes.

The first great American highway,
that between New York and Philadel-
phia, was long known as ''the old York
road" Its construction in I'LL was
an example which led the colonists at
other points along the Atlantic sea-
board to construct similar roads where
there were no water routes. They
were usually built by chartered com
panies and were called turnpikes or
toll roads. Pennsylvania, Connecticut
and New Jersey had many roads Of
the kind. The first macadam road In
America was built in 1892 between
Philadelphia and Lancaster. In 1871
there were said to be $500 miles Of
chartered turnpikes in New England
and New York. During the next TWEEN
ty years the national government
spent many millions of dollars In con
structing great highways, but the pan
&c Of 1897 and the building of railroads
and canals put an end to that branch
of government w0rk.-Youth's Com
paniOm.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-08
SUCCESS AT
SECOND BALL
OF |. 0. B. A.

The committees in charge of the
second annual dance and reception
of the United Hebrew Lodge, No.
502, /. o. B. A., in than Auditorium
last night merited much praise for
the efficient manner in which they
handled the large attendance and on
the success of the affair In general.
The reception committee, of which
Armin Tomaschoff was chairman,
are also deserving of much credit
for the cordial way in which they
treated the strangers.
Mayor Bollschweiler was present
and as usual was kept busy greeting
some of his many friends. Alder
man Rihcard7 Calvin and Recorder
Harold e. Pickersgill were also well
coined royalty.
The regular program al started
at 9 O'Clock, c.. Howard Smiths ten
piece orchestra furnishing music for
the occasion. Dancing was enjoyed
until midnight, when a supper
march was held to the balcony
where a s%umptuous repast was
served. Julius Klein-and Miss Klein
led. the march. After refreshments
had been served dancing was re-
sumed until the early hours of the
morning. Visitors were present
from New York, New Brunswick
Metuchen, South Amboy, Staten Isl
and and Philadelphia.
Following are the officers of the
organization and the different com
mittees that had charge: President
Armin Tomaschoff; ex-president, s
Lowenkopf; vice-president, S. Wag.
ner; treasurer, J. P~olkowitz; record
ing secretary, e. Volkman; financial
secretary, S. Klein; sergeant-at-
arms, H. Bodin; trustee, N. Roth.
and physician, DR.. M. Greenwald.
Arrangement Committee-Nathan
Roth, chairman, assisted by William
Grassgreen, Joseph Polkowitz,
Harry Bodin, Louis Berger, Armin
Tomaschoff, Samuel Wagner, David
Encherman, S. Polkowitz and j. L,
Klein.
Floor Committee-William Grass
green, Emil Volkman and j. Meis-
trich.
Reception Committee-Armin To
masehoff, chairman; j. L. Klein,
Julius Klein, Max Fucker and Sam
uel Wagner.
Joseph Klein and Morris Green
field acted as floor managers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-08
K. OF G.. WILL
HEAR LECTURE

At the regular meeting of San Saliva
dor Council, Knights of Columbus, on
Tuesday evening, a large attendance is
requested as National Warden Thomas
}. Mclaughlin and Mr.. Sweeney, who
delivered the columbus Day" lecture,
will be present. Mr.. Mclaughlin re-
Gently returned from a trip to Panama
where he assisted in organizing a Coun-
Gil of the Knights of Columbus and his
description of this trip will be interest
ing.
On Tuesday evening, November IS,
the members of the council and their
families will have the pleasure of hear
ing Worthy State Deputy John j. Kick
ey deliver his beautiful illustrated lee
ture, "Ben Hur.' Mr.. Hickey's lee
ture on "Ben Hur" has been given be.
fore many large audiences throughout
the state and is considered a master
piece by those who have heard him.
Immediately following the lecture the
main floor will be cleared and dancing
will follow. Those desiring to play
cards will find ample accommodations
and every effort will be made by the
committee to give the members and
their families an interesting and enjoy.
able evening. Mr.. Farley, Of the Bijou
theatre will be present and sing several
new and u%p-to-date songs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-08
MEMS SOC'Y.
DEBATE WON
BY NEGATIVE

At a meeting of the Mems Society
of the Presbyterian church in the
chapel last night a debate on the
subject, Resolved, that the Panama
Canal should be made neutral by
treaties and that 1t should not be
fortified by the United States cover
ment," was the principal event of the
evening. The affirmative speakers
were John Peterson and Harry Van
Dorm, while the negative side was
upheld by James Griswold and Edgar
Mullen. After q elaboration of ten
minutes the judges, Messrs. Shull,
Kleinhans, Barnes, Gabriel and
Northrup, rendered a decision in
favor of the negative side by a vote
of three to two.
In the absence of the president,
Roy H. Minton, Philip Gibson occu-
pied the chair. Clarence Wright was
appointed press agent. The meeting
was deemed n of the most success
full held in some time. The next
regular meeting will be held Deem
Der s..
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-08
REPUBLICANS
IN IST WARD
PLAN SMOKER

The First Ward Republican Club
wound up its part of the campaign
in fine style with a meeting in Mar
tins hall last night. Several of the
Republican candidates were present
and speeches were made. Victor
Main, the chairman, spoke upon the
permanence of the organization. He
stated plans were under way for a
smoker to be held after election.
Glowing tributes were paid to all
the Republican candidates by those
who spoke. Vivian M. Lewis, the
candidate for. governor, vas in par
ticular praised and stress was laid
upon the Republican candidates for
the school board. Among the speak
ers were Samuel Hornsby, Adolph
Koyen, MAIDS Dinesen, Albert Leon
and Peter A. Peterson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-08
SHIPPING NEWS

The iye-masted schooner Paul
Palmer, Of Boston, left the Raritan
Dry Docks for Philadelphia today.
Steamer Falk has entered port with
ore for the United States Metals Rein.
ing Company at Roosevelt.
Tug Paoli, towing barges Devon, Ok,
ford and Shamkin, of South Amboy, ar
rived at Boston, Mass, yesterday.
Tug Lehigh, towing barges Eckley,
Bristol and Bunten for this city,
steamed from Boston yesterday.
Tug ,Cheektowaga, towing baFges
Blaekwood, Black Tom and Buffet, from
this city, steamed from Boston yester-
day.
Black Normandy, from New York,
arrived in this port yesterday.
British schooner Scotia Queen, of
New York, arrived in this port yester-
day.
Barges Nos. Z, 16y II, arrived at Port
Reading yesterday.
Schooner Grace ?. Willard, Of this
city, arrived at S%tonington, Conn, yes
terday.
Schooner Julia A. Berkle, Of this city
bound for Nantucket, arrived at Vine.
yard Haven, Mass, yesterday.
Schooner Hattie n. Barbour, Pori
Reading for Nantucket, arrived al
Vineyard Haven, yesterday.
".E ~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-08
HAPPENINGS ONE
YEAR AGO TODAY
A year g today

a year ago
Official count after election show
ed that Elias Mason, of South Am
boy, had been elected coroner over
William Morgan by tifty-one votes.
In a communication to the NEWS
Mayor Bollschweiler gave his reasons
for signing the 1900, 00o-ga1lon
pump contract.
Joseph Kessler, a drug clerk, In
mistaking a dram of arsenic for a
headache powder, swallowed the poi
son and succumbed on the way to
the city hospital.
officials of the Central railroad be-
gan an investigation of the stoning
of trains by boys In North Ambeg.
Robert Simpson, who had been
hypnotized by Arthur Everton, a
theatrical performer, died in a thea
tire In Someryille.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-08
The ChinohiIls.

The tiny chlncilla, not more than
twelve inches long, with a plump lit
tie body on short, stout legs, thrives
only in the tropics. The little beasts
have to be killed with the utmost pre-
caution not to injure their fur, that
grows on a skin nearly as tender and
not larger than a small pocket hand
kerchief is a revelation in fur growth
The texture of every hair is fner than
floss silk, the length of 1t nearly an
inch and the coloring about that of
the soft, undyed marabou feathers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-08
COODWILLS ATTENDED = =
DANCE IN WOODBRIDGE

Twenty-four members of the
Goodwill Fife, Drum and Bugle
Corps of this city journeyed to
Woodbridge last night and attend
ed the dance and reception given in
C. B. l.. hall under the auspices of
the Citizens Drum Corps, of Wood
bridge. During the evening a num-
Der of selections were rendered by
the local organization.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-08
MARIA PIERCE
HURT BY FALL
DOWN STAIRS

Mrs. Maria L. Pierce, who was one
OF the first to start the city hospital
movement here and who has been
very prominent in Home for the
Aged work, is in a serious condition
at her home at 215 State street, as
a result of a fall down a flight of
cellar stairs yesterday afternoon.
Her right leg was broken and she
was otherwise injured. She is under
the care of DR.. J. G. Wilson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-08
THREE TAX APPEALS
HAVE BEEN RECEIVED

Three appeals for reductions in
taxes have been received to date by
Clerk William A. Spencer, of the
County Board of Taxation. The lat
est is from the ValhalIa Realty &
Improvement Company, which asks a
reduction on taxes of property in
Rarltan township from $4,000 to
$4,000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-08
JUVENILE TEMPLE TO
ELECT NEW OFFICERS

The Juvenile Temple, Scandinavia
an Pride No. 4, of L. o. G. T., will
hold its first meeting of the season
Thursday at 263 Prospect street at
6 O'Clock sharp. There will be cleo
ton and installation of new officers.
District superintendent of Juvenile
Work Miss Alma Petersen, from
West New Brighton, is expected to
be present. A social time will fol
low.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-08
PERSONAL.

Miss Ida Pfeil, of Commerce street,
has returned home after visiting
friends in Sewaren.
Charles Simonsen, of South Am
boy, was a local visitor last night.
Mrs. Hegstrom and daughter Alice,
of Market street, spent Saturday
with friends in New York.
Mrs. l. Singer, of Smith street,
visited friends in New &ork Saturday
afternoon.
Virgil shull, of Kearny avenue,
who has been i'll; is able to be about
again.
Mrs. A. Philo, of Keyport, is being
entertained at the home of relatives
in State street.
The condition of Mrs. Yonas Lobel
of State street, who is i'll at a New
York hospital, is much improved to-
day.
Mrs. Alafson, of New York, is
spending a few days as the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Philo, in State
street.
Miss Dora Feeder, of State street, is
spending the day with friends in New
York.
Miss Bertha Leavy, of Connecticut,
has returned home after visiting friends
in washington street.
Harry Boorstein, of Bayonne, has re-
turned home after being entertained by
friends in Division street.
Anthony Rossi, of Washington street,
is spending the. afternoon with friends
IN South Amboy.
Miss Mamie Dixon, of Washington
street. spent yesterday at the home
of friends in Staten Island.
Harry Strahl, of New York, has re.
turned home after spending several da
turned home of fer spending several
days at the home of friends in State
street.
Peter Floreseh, of Smith street.. is
able to be about again after a recent
illness.
Miss Claire Mccormick, of High
street. is confined to her home by
illness.
Miss Edna Mnndy, Of Metuchen, a
teacher in public school No. 5. has
resumed her duties after a recent
illness.
Michael Reiss. OF Pennsylvania,
has returned home after visiting
friends in Lawrie street,
Miss Ada Colburn, formerly OF
this city, row of New York, is being
entertained by friends in Kearny
avenue.
The condition of Eugene Kress Of.
Front street, who was operated upon
fop appendicitis, is much Improved
today.
Miss Anna Gates, of Madison avenue,
iE unable to leave her home owing to
illness.
John stoddard, of Brooklyn, spent
eyesterday at the home Of friends
fayette street.
jack usier, OF New Brunswick, vas
entertained by friends in Market street
last night.
Harry Carbon and son, OF New
brunswick. spent yesterday as the guest
SfAfs. &ad MRS. Barney Strict, in State
ASreek.
Miss salIie Lobel, Of state street is
bending the, day with relatives in Rew
Sns@
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-08
MEETING

The meeting of the Gibson Mando-
lin Club scheduled for this evening
at the home of Miss Marion Foote, in
New Brunswick avenue, has been
postponed until tomorrow night,
when a rehearsal will be held in st.
Stephens Danish church in Broad
street. After the practice hour re-
freshments will be served and a Soc
ial hour enjoyed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-08
CHICKEN COOP MINUS
TWELVE FINE FOWLS

Reports received at police headquar-
ters this morning showed that chicken
thieves were at work in this city last
night. The thieves broke the lock on
the chicken coop owned by Carl Iver-
son, at 1929 Market street, and stole
twelve chickens.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-08
POLICEMAN Called for Row.

Patrolman Rymarczyk was called
to Cleveland avenue last night to
quell a fight that was reported to be
in progress there. The officer found
a humber of people celebrating. They
said a BIT of excitement had been
caused by a person falling down
stairs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-08
CITY BRIEFS

The Sunday School Board of the
Simpson M. E. church held their
regular meeting in the lecture room
of the church last night.
"A semi-monthly meeting of the
Machinists' Union was held last
night.
"A regular meeting of the Garfield
Hose Company was held in its head
quarters last night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-08
SIT. ANTHONYs TO DANCE,

Plans are rapidly taking form Tor
the second annual dance and recep-
ton of the st. Anthony Baseball
Club, III the Auditorium, on Wednes-
day evening, November Is. From
the number of tickets already dis
posed of a record breaking crowd is
expected to attend. Prof. Stein
h~auser's orchestra will furnish mu-
~Sa
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-08
GEORGE WILLIAM NORRIS.

Representative Norris led the
two fights which immersed
Speaker Cannon during the last
session. One of these resulted
in taking from the speaker the
appointment Of the Ballingor in
vestisators. Tho other and more
momentous n ended by re-
moving the speaker from the
rules committee; also In enlara-
ing that committee and making
it elective by the house. Norris
was born in Ohio and Is the
same age as Senator Bristow,
forty-nine. He has had to fight
all his life. When a mere lad
he had to support his mother
and win his own education.
Later he was elected to office by
such narrow majorities that he
literally got through by the akin
of his teeth. This year no has
another hard fight, but his
friends believe he will win.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-08

Maud-You say Jack nce proposed
to you l don't believe IL. lie said
I wal the only woman he ever loved.
Ethel-Yes, dear, but he didn't class
me among women He used to call me
his angel.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-08
THE BAKED OWL SOCIAL.

Quite a unique social was held last
evening in the chapel of the First Bap-
fist church, given by the Yound
Peoples Society. A goodly number of
young people, drawn partly by curiosity
partly in the anticipation of a good
time were present, for all wanted to
know what a "baked OWL social was
like and to enjoy it.
The pastor, Rev. William II. Bawden,
acted as game-master, and promptly at
$50 started the fun. There were a
number of new and original games, the
first for the purpose of better aequain-
lance, the others based on the tutelary
bird of the evening, the owl. Follow
ing this Prof. M. R. Leffler, president
of the society, outlined the plans for
the season. These include the forma-
ton of a Junior congregation, constitu-
ted on the lines of a regular Baptist
church, that the young people may be-
come fully acquainted with the work
ings of the church that some day they
may serve as officers. The initial steps
looking toward organization will take
place Friday evening, Nov. IS, at the
next regular meeting of the society.
Then the baked owls were brought in
served on ice-cookies baked in the
snaps of owls, with current eyes and
a Glove nose, laid upon a brick of ice
cream. After refreshments there were
some more games, until the time came
for the home goingf
The committee which planned for the
social are the Misses Sue FRANKIE, Ma
bel Main and Bestrice Ward and
Messrs. Edward Kinsey and Wesley
Liddle with Prof. Leffler and Pastor
Bawden as advisors.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-08
PLATFORM PROMISES
SHOULD BE KEPT.

The Republican national plat
form promised a reduction Of
the tariff based on differences in
scat Of production ct home and
abroad. No pretenss was made
of fulfilling that pledge. Pre-
s~ressivss demand = full hsdssd
tariff commission 70 msks thss
promise good.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-08
a popu,ar o

Blinkers-How did such an igno-
Janus as Dr. De sharpp get such a
large practice among the wealthiest
people? Klinker-Whenever a million
aire gets sick he tells him It's from
overwork.-New York Weekly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-08
NEW SOCIAL CLUB.

A number of boys from the south
ern section of this city have formed
a social and athletic organization. A
committee is preparing a set of by
laws and a constitution. The Off
GERS of the club are: Franklin
Henry, president; Holga Holm, vice
president; Richard Henderson, sec
rotary and treasurer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-08
POLICE NEWS

Mike Goshusta, arrested yesterday at
State and Fayette streets for being
drunk and ~disorderly, was this morn
ing fined So for the %offense. The arrest
was made by Patrolman Chris Hansen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-08
II 10 Reported Aidrieh contsmpIatss
Returning TO the Senate.

Make Them Show Their coiors.
In Kansas a combination OF b
standpatters, brewers and railroads
has been formed to beat progressive
candidates. Force the special inter
ests Into the open. Make them show
their colors.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-08

Look at the prices OF things as
advertised In today'E paper. II you
know values. and have q care TOT
yonr nurse. these prices whl infSrest
y0p-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-08

Happiness has q way Of lowering
near those whose first wish is to make
others happy-Chicago Reeord-Herah
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-08
PURITANs PLAN DANCE.

At a meeting OF The Puritan Ath-
letic Club, held In their rooms in
Hall avenue, last night, it vas de-
cided to hold a dance and reception
in the Auditorium the latter part of
February. AS yet no committees
have been named but Michael Pat
ten, president Of the organization,
will call another meeting shortly,
at which time he will name his COM
mittees.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-08
srMpsoN LADIEs MET.

The members of the Simpson Ladies
Auxiliary met with Mrs. S. B. Greacon
in Water street yesterday afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-08

Some of the news OF your imme-
dlate neighborhood may be found In
the want ads. today.