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CLARENDON, VA.

Mrs. James kearns. on Oak street.
Clarendon, gave birthday party in
honor OF her daughter. katherine
Kearns.. Friday Among those present
were Mrs. H. l.. Hurley and children.
Mrs Grace Trammell and Mrs. John
Frye and children of Washington, ID. G.,
and Mrs. Henry r. Thompson and chill
dren of East FaVs Church. Mr. aud
Mrs. r. I. Donneily of Clarendon enter
tanned at dinner Friday night Mr.. and
Mrs. Nj. Banks, DIR. and Mrs. Henry
Johnson. Miss G. wanstall and Mr.
Wanstall Of Washington. ID. g, and Mr.
and Mrs. Il. Dyer of Clarendon. Miss
Abbie Wright after a two-week visit To
her relatives al Bancroft, returned to
Va. this week. accompanied
by her mother, Mrs. 8. p. Wright, who
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Mr. and Mrs Pridgeon and Mr.. Talbot
OF Washington have been visiting at the
home OF Mrs. Prdgeon's parents. Mr. and
Mrs. Colby. at Harpers Ferry. Mr. r. r.
Taylor OF Washington and Miss Lillian 4.
Cox were married Wednesday evening at
the home of the brides father, Mr. Joshua
Cox, at Harpers Ferry. by Rev. D. A.
Foard After wedding RECEIPT on the
young couple left on trip. Their future
home will be in Washington. Nj. Ber-
nard Coe has returned TO Washington,
AFTER visiting his sister. Mrs. Harry Mo-
Ter, at Shenandoah Junction. Mr.. A. L.
Meats. who has been visiting friends in
Jefferson. has returned to his home in
Washington Miss Katharine Aisquith of
Charles Town has returned from short
visit 10 friends in Washington. Mr.. and
Mrs. III. n Bradley have returned to
Washington after visiting in Charles
Town during the past week. MRS. j. D..
Walker OF Washington is visiting at the
home of Mr.. William Johnson in Charles
Town. Miss Grace Hays has returned TO
Washington after visiting her parents
Prof. and Mrs. A. D. Hays. in Romney.
w. Va. Miss Irene Keller, who has been
on an extended visit to friends in Wash n
ington. has returned TO her home in
Woodstock. Miss Sue knseley has e.
turned TO Woodstock from visit to
Washington Mrs. G.. w. koontz, who
has been visiting relatives i'm Wash 'ngton
and Salem. Va. has returned to Wood
stock Mrs. D. r. Miller of Washingt on
u visiting friends at Riverside. near Wood
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-08-15
BRHSSEtSFAfR
IS SWEPT BY
SUDDEN BLAZE
Beautiful White City OF Bel
Qium Reduced to Heap
: of Ashes.
EXPOSITION OF 1910 Is
NOW AT AN END
special oy United Press Wire.

Brussels, Aug. 15:-No lives were
lost in the fire which destroyed two
thirds of the building and exhibits
at the Brussels Universal Interna-
tional Exhibit ground. The loss is
$40, 900. 1t is reported that a
collection of diamonds, valued at
$500, ,0p9, was stolen during the
progress of the fire. Today little is
left of the great Belgian exposition
save blackened walls and ashes. The
beautiful White City has disap-
peared, dthe exposition of 1910
is at an end.
A spark falling into infiammable ma
terial In the telegraph building last
night kindled flames which, driven by
a high wind swept rapidly in all di-
rections.
Soon the Belgian, French and En-
glish sections were destroyed.
The firemen and detachments of sol
diers, called quickly upon the scene,
found themselves baf1led by the verl-
table gale, which carried. burning en-
bers to all parts of the grounds.
To the left of the main building
arose the picturesque roofs and spires
of "Bruxelles Kermesse," Belgian
Coney island. with water chuts. to-
boggan slides and scores of sideshows.
This place was alive with Sunday
crowds and before they could be got
out~with any semblance of order the
Kermesse was afire.
The crowds became panic stricken.
Men, women and children fought mad
ly to escape. The exits became chok-
ed with the struggling masses and
men used their fists to clear the path
way. Many were trampled under foot
and badly injured.
A fire company from Antwerp at
tempted to dynamite, the bridge of the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-08-15

MAIN BUILDING, BRUSSELS FAIR.
French section in the hope of checking
the fire, but the flames leaped across
and engulfed the Italian, Russian,
Austrian, Japanese, Chinese and Nor
wegian buildings. Forty houses on
Avenue Solbesch, adjoining the expo
sit1on, were destroyed
At the time of the outbreak not less
than 100000 persons were circulating
In the grounds and the Kermesse.
Troops were ordered out and came at
double quick to aid the police in clear
Ing the great grounds. This was ac-
complished In fair order, except within
the limits of the Kermesse, where the
vast crowds became entangled in an
almost 1nexplicable mass, fighting des-
perately to find an escape from the
flames which swept viciously through
the tinderlike structure.
Soon the enormous facade tumbled
in ruins. Considering the rapidity OF
the confagration, the small loss of life
Is marvellous. SO far as is known up
to late hour only two are dead. The
injured, as officially announced, mum.
Der thirty, but probably many hun
dreds received minor hurts.
AS the flames reached the menagerie
1t was decided to shoot the beasts. but
heat drove back the soldiers and the
animals were left to their fate.
The multitude of people were driven
back to a safe distance and watched
the thrilling spectacle of the destruc-
ton of the White City. Tongues of
fire mounted high into the heavens,
and flaming embers were carried off
by the wind and fell upon the resi-
dences beyond, setting them on fire.
Finally the fire was got under con-
troll. Tie Belgian and English sec
lions are in ruins, while all the other
sections, including the American, were
partly destroyed.
Bands of thieves engaged in plllage,
and soldier was stabbed while try
ing to arrest three men whom he found
rihing Jewelry exhibit.
The aggregate loss will be enormous.
The diamond exhibitors are heavy suf-
ferers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-08-15
LABOR MEN IN
SESSION At
NEWARK TODAY

Everything Is ready for the open
ing of the thirty-second annual con-
vention of the New Jersey State
Federation of Labor today in We
vers's Colosseum, in Springfield ave-
nue., Newark. Officers willN elect
ed tomorrow, when the convention
will end.
The headquarters Of the executive
board are at the Continental Hotel.
1t Is expected that $50 trades unions
of this state will be represented, be-
sides the 116 unions in this section.
Tonight there will be a banquet
rendered In the Colosseum to the
visitors by the Essex Trades Coun-
Gil.
Among those who have s1gnified
their intention of being present at
the banquet are Samuel Gompers,
president of the American Fedora
tion of Labor; John Mitchell, sec
ond yice-president of the A. F. of L. !;
Dennis A. Hayes, president of the
Glass Bottle Blowers Union of the
United States and Canada, and John
Toban, president Of the Internation-
al Boot and Shoe Workers Union.
When the convention opens it is
expected that Mayor Haussling, of
Newark, will be present and well
come the delegates. The convention
will be opened by the president,
Assemblyman Cornelius Ford, OF
Hoboken, who will call the delegates
to order for the business session.
The report of the legislative com
mittee will be read by Henry J.
Gottlob, Of Newark Typographical
Union No. 1903, chairman of the COM
mittee
The following cAsmittee, com
posed of Newark men, has charge of
the banquet: Henry F. Hilfers,
chairman; William Umstadter, Nor
ris R. Welch, John Roach, Abraham
Canister, Henry Hebeler, Louis A. b.
Agathen, w. L. Cochran, William j..
Bremen. August Meister, Adam E.
zusi and Charles Curtis.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-08-15
CITY SUFFERS
WATER FAMINE
THIS MORNING
Another Break In i6 Inch
Main Causes Scarcity
from 5 to 8 A. N.
MANY HAD TO GO WITHOUT
THEIR MORNING BATH

Another break in the sixteen-inch
main left the city practically without
water for an hour this morning at a
time when 1t was most essential.
The scarcity occurred between the
hours of 8 and 8 A. M, and at 7
o'clock the pressure Indicator at city
hall dropped to nothing. At 8 o'clock
the break had been temporarily
stopped by blocking the main and
the pressure registered twelve
pounds. At 8 o'clock it was still
climbing. Water is being supplied
the city through the twenty-four-inch
main.
The break occurred on the South
Amboy meadows south of the con-
Meeting pipe joining the two mains.
Within : few minutes, according to
the pressure chart at city hall, the
pressure dropped fIom sixty pounds
to ten pounds, and remained at that
point until the factories began
drawing at o'clock. The decrease
was first noticed in this city at 5
o'clock.
An hour after the break was made
known, gang of water department
employees were rushed to the South
Amboy shore and discovered 1t near
the connecting pipe. The valve con-
trolling the flow of, water from the
larger main was closed and the city
is now depending on the twenty
four-inch conductor.
Many housewives were unable to
prepare breakfast because OF their
inability to obtain water. Men whose
positions call them out before 8
O'Clock, went to work this morning
with faces unbathed unless they
were fortunate enough to have re-
course to cistern or store Of water.
Today's break Is the second leak
In the sixteen-inch main discovered
inside of week. The other is loca-
ted under the river near the Perth
Amboy shore and Is being repaired
by Diver Captain Charles Everett.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-08-15
BEEkMAN AUTO
RAN BACKWARD
On HOME TRIP

Automobilists are often subjected
to queer and peculiar incidents, but
one that befell Judge John w.
Beekman, of the local district court,
and his son, Harold, yesterday is not
believed to have ever been equalled.
Harold Beekman, acting as chauf-
feur, drove the car backwards from
Woodbridge to the Beekman home
in this city. The breaking of a pin
IN the differential gears was Tespon-
sible for the act, which caused hun
dreds to open their eyes in astonish-
ment and hundreds of others to
laugh In amusement.
Judge Beekman, with his son at
the wheel, were driving on the road
leading from Woodbridge to Sc
warren. AS they neared Sewaren, the
mechanism In the rear axle began to
buzz around and the car would not
go forward. The backing gears were
tried and caught well enough. I'm
able to turn around, Harold Beck
man started the machine backwards
for Woodbridge. He ran 1T up and
down hills with ease and only occa-
sionally had to stop to allow the en-
gine to cool off.
The machine presented funny
spectacle as 1t came down New
Brunswick avenue 1t was run back
wards up to Mr.. Beekman's garage,
where repairs are being made today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-08-15
WANT TREES
REMOVED ON
SMITH STREET

Merchants and residents along
both sides of Smith street from State
street to the Central railroad tracks
have started a movement to have
shade trees removed from that thor
oughfare, that they may install a
white way" and make other i'm
provements necessary for the attrac-
ton of business. A petition to the
Board of Aldermen, asking for the
removal of the trees, which Smith
street merchants claim have outlived
their usefulness, is being signed to-
day and will most likely be present
ed to the city council tonight.
Merchants and residents along
Smith street, just west of State
street, particularly object to the
trees on the northerly side of the
Buchanan property. They aver these
trees are a detriment to business and
are the means Of keeping away i'm
provements.
At present these merchants have
plans under way for white way"
similar to that one east of State
street. They assert 1t ia useless to
construct one SO long as trees at the
southwest corner of Smith and State
streets obstruct view of upper
Smith street from the principal cor
ner. These plans will materialize as
soon as the trees are removed, but
until action is taken in that direc-
ton, the merchants do not feel dis
posed to expend money In the con-
struction of white way" or make
other improvements.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-08-15
FAMOUS NURSE
OF CRIMEAN
WAR IS DEAD
Special By United Press Wire.

Special By United Press Wire
London, Eng, Aug. 15;-A dra-
matte sequel to the death of Flor
ence Nightingale occurred today In
the death of John Fineghan, an aged
solder who acted as Miss Nightin-
gales orderly in her hospital work
during the Crimean War.
Miss Nightingale died yesterday
in her London home at the age of
ninety, and was the only woman who
ever received the order OF merit.
When Fineghan was told of her
death he was overcome and doctors
say grief killed him.
During recent years, owing to her
feebleness and advanced age, Miss
Nightingale had received only few
visitors On May 12 last she celebrat-
ed her ninetieth birthday and was the
recipient of congratulatory message
from King George.
Florence Nightingale was born May
10, 1920. She was the first woman tc
follow a modern army into battle as
nurse and in the Climean war gain.
ed the title of angel of the Crimea."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-08-15
BREAKS NECK
IN FALL FROM
A TROLLEY GAR
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
South River, Aug. 15:--A for
eigner, whose name is as yet un-
known, fell from moving trolley
car between South River and Mill
town, at 1925 O'Clock this after
noon. Te toppled headlong to the
ground, and broke his neck. dying
almost instantly.
The man is alleged to have been
INTOXICATED, that being the statement
of those who viewed him immedi-
ately after the accident A quart
bottle OF whiskey was found in one
Of his pockets. According to Con-
ductor Finn, who was In charge of
the car at the time, the man stepped
from the car to the running board
and fell.
DIR. Riva, Of New Brunswick, who
happened along at the tilno, stopped
to make an examination, but his SER
vices were not needed. for the man
was dead. Coroner Hubbard. of
rev Brunswick, was notified aud has
gone to view the remains.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-08-15
special to the EVENING NEWS.

New Dorp, S. l., Aug. 15:-Two
West Brighton linetnen inquired in an
accident here this morning that cost
the life of one of them and caused Sc
rlous injuries to the other. Michael
Collins, thirty-seven years old. liv-
ing at 6S Lexington avenue, West
Brighton, Is dead, being e1ectrocu-
ted, and Thomas Crooks, thirty-ffve
years old, living at $40 Jersey ave-
nue., West Brighton, is In a hos
pital with a dislocated left shoul-
der and severe burns about the left
hand and right knee. Collins was
killed in an effort to save Crooks,
whose life was spared. The crossing
OF some telephone wires with lines
carrying a heavy charge of electric
ity caused the accident.
The men were working on tele-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-08-15
TWO ALARMS
OF FIRE IN
EIGHT HOURS

Two fires in the same neighbor-
hood, the second following the first
by less than eight hours, occupied
the attention of the fire companies
yesterday. The first, chicken coop
in the rear of Barclay street house,
amounted to loss of about $40, but
the second proved more serious. the
damage being estimated at $1,000,
The larger blaze swept out the
butcher shop and dwelling owned
and occupied by Anton Shilakowski,
at BIT Hall avenue, shortly before
midnight last night.
The blaze, 1t Is believed, originat-
ed behind a cook stove in the kit
chen Of the house. Mrs. Shilakow-
almost suffocated by the fumes, but
she managed to reach fresh air in
time to save herself from succumb-
ing. She was awakened, she says,
by her inability to respirate, and
found the room filled with smoke.
Frank Dicky, of Hall avenue, ran
to box SO, at Neville and Johnstone
streets, and turned in an alarm.
When the f1remen arrived the flames
had gained considerable headway
and before they were extinguished
the entire lower floor OF the struc-
ture had been gutted. The damage
is covered by insurance issued
through the Nielsen agency.
The first fire destroyed chicken
coop belonging to Henry Ditmar, Of
'342 Barclay street. Joseph Arrvay
turned In the alarm from box SO
about 2:45 o'clock yesterday after
noon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-08-15
LEADERS ARE
FL0CK|NG To
SEE PRESIDENT
Special bU United Press Wire,

Special bt United Press Wire,
Beverly, Mass, Aug. 15:-Pres-
ident Taft today played golf with
Congressman Longworth. Political
leaders from all over the country are
fiocking to Beverley. Today the
President will see Judge Woodman.
see of Cincinnati, an old-time friend
and Leonardo Osoriron, former gov
ernor Of one of the islands of the
Philippines, when Taft was gov
ernor general.
Tomorrow Senator Crane Is COM
ing to report to the President with
observations On the state of the
party in the west and the result OF
his conference with Secretary Bal
linger. Representative Louden-
slayer, Of New Jersey, secretary of
the Republican Congressional Com
mittee, and Vice-President Sherman
are expected this week.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-08-15
MAYOR SIGNS
FOR SALE OF
THE WET DOCK

In the absence of any objections,
Mayor Bollschweiler this morningaffix
his signature to the resolution adopted
by the Board of Aldermen Monday
night authorizing the sale of the "Wet
Dock" to Adrian Lyon, receiver Of the
Perth Amboy shipbuilding Company for
the sum of $4,000. Contrary to expec-
tations, no objections were raised by
Emil Frey, secretary of the Central La
Dor Union, who has so actively oppos-
ed the sale, or by any others.
Sale Of the land will shortly be ef-
fected and notice of the transaction
submitted to Chancellor Pitney for his
approval. The property will be sold Ia
ter by Receiver Lyon to the Roessler
& Hasslacher Chemical Company for
100000 who will erect a large drug
factory on the site.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-08-15

STRUCK MAN
WITH BOTTLE
ON RAILROAD

Walking along the tracks Of the
Pennsylvania railroad in the north
ern section of the city about 8:20
o'clock last night, Alfred O'Brien, a
boatman, was assaulted and struck
over the left eye with a bottle. The
weapon inflicted cash which the
injured man a few minutes later ex-
hibited to Patrolman Rymarczk.
O'Brien, who was at the time ac-
companied by his smaller brother,
names an acquaintance as his as
sailant. He told the patrolman that
the man had rushed at him in dark
spot and inflicted the wound. He
was advised to obtain a warrant.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-08-15
REPUBLICANS
FOR HARMONY
County Committee Met at New Brunswick Saturday.
Prospects for Active Campaign Chairman Pfeiffsr
Believes Hanson Would Make Good Run for Mayor.

nominee for. mayor, said he believed
that John Hanson, who a few days
ago expressed his willingness to run
If chosen, would be the man. Mr..
Hanson, Mr.. Pfeiffer added, is about
the strongest man the party could
choose to head the local ticket.
The city republican executive
committee is planning for clam
bake to be held Thursday afternoon
at Nickenig's Excelsior Grove, Mau-
rer. when 1t Is expected that some
endorsements will be made.
The meeting of the county COM
mittee Saturday was harmonious
and full of enthusiasm, Mr.. Pfeiffer
says, and prospects for a lively cam
paign are bright.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-08-15
.ELECTROCUTED
ON TEL. POLE
michael Collins Killed Trying to Save Thomas Crooks
Fellow lineman at New Dorp 5. l., This Morning
--0thsr Is Seriously Burned and May Die.

phone lines on Richmond road, near
Amboy road, here. From what can
be learned, Crooks was at work up
on the top Of a pole handling tele-
phone wires. The wires crossed
with others and became heavily
charged with electricity. Crooks
left hand was on one of them and
the charge held him, but did not
cause death because his body formed
no circuit. Crooks yelled for help
and Collins, who was on the ground,
hastened to aid him. When Collins
climbed the top of the pole, he
grabbed Crooks, but touched a metal
part on the pole, and was electro
cuted.
The bodies of the two men fell to
the ground. Medical service was
summoned, but Collins was dead
Crooks injuries were given first aid
and he was removed to a hospital.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-08-15

Republicans in this city and
throughout the county are becoming
generally active in preparation for
the coming campaign. Saturday af-
ternoon a meeting of the Republican
County Committee was held In
Goodwill Council Hall, New Bruins
wick, and the general political stu
alton was discussed. Many speech
es were made, most of them urging
harmony among the party leaders.
County Chairman JOHN Pfeiffer pre-
sided and was presented with a list
of the district elective offices. Theo-
dore Strong was present.
Mr.. Pfeiffer, when asked by a
NEWS representative this morning
who was likely to be the republican
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-08-15
TOXIC FLOOD
HAS ALREADY
CLAIMED 700

Special by United Press Wire.
Toxic, Japan, Aug. 15:-Tokio's
unprecedented food has already
claimed 700 lives. According to es-
Inmates made today, the death list
will probably run into thousands as
a result of the destitute condition of
the sufferers and the inability of the
authorities to render but the slowest
relief. Reports from other cities
show conditions to be as bad as at
Toxic.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-08-15
|. c. DALTON
MAY PRESIDE PRO TEN

In the absence of Alderman-at-
Large Voorhees,, Alderman Lawrence
c. Dalton win probably act as presi-
dent pro tenn at the Board OF Alder
men meeting tonight The ordi-
nance providing for the appointment
instead Of election, of comptroller
Ia the future, VIII be read for the
second and Anal pasaase
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-08-15
COUNTY SEAT
UNDERTAKES
HAD TO DRIVE
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
New Brunswick, Aug. 15:-Because
of recent resolution made by local
teamsters to prohibit driving on Sun
days, the undertaking firm of Herbert
& Moke was forced to do it's own driv-
ing yesterday for the funeral of Miss
Jennie Levine.
The death occurred in New York and
the remains were sent by rail to this
city When they arrived yesterday, no
coachmen could be found to drive the
teams attached to the coaches and the
hearse. Owing to the condition of the
remains the funeral had to take place
yesterday. Mr. Herbert occupied the
driver 3 seat on the hearse, Mr.. MeAe
took charge of team attached to a
coach and liveryman named Henry
Van Nortwiek, drove another team at
tached to a coach.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-08-15
IST. FORCIBLE
DEThIHER CASE
DISTRICT CT.

The first forcible detainer case to
be brought In the local district court
will be tried there on Thursday
The case is that in which bill OF
complaint has been filed by Eliza
beth Nikelsky, Louis Kuhn, John
Kuhn and Ida Kuhn, heirs at law OF
Joseph Kuhn, of Woodbridge
against Bertha Kupas for forcible
detainer of two rooms at 227 Fulton
street, Woodbridge.
The case will be tried before a
Jury on Thursday. Francis P. Coan,
representing Joseph e. Stricken, at
torney in the case, will appear for
the complainants.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-08-15
IN
CRIPPEN CASE
is POSTPONED

Special By United Press Wire
London, Aug. 16:-Owing to the
recent death of Coroner Commins,
who held the first inquest on the
death of the woman supposed to be
Mrs. Belle Elmore Crippen, wife of
DR.. H Fl Crippen. 1t was necessary
to begin all over today, when the in
quest was resumed Much of the
testimony submitted at the first in
quest was repeated today At the
request of Arthur Newton, who rep
resents Crippen, the inquest was ad-
journed until September 8, In order
to give the lawyer time to consult
with his client.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-08-15
LE BLANC HAS
LEAD IN THE
BIG AIR RACE
speciaI bu Umtted Press VIC.

Special by United Press Wire.
Amiens, France, Aug. 15:-Only
an unforeseen accident will now
prevent LIE Blanc from winning the
six-day cross country aeroplane
flight which began a week ago yes
terday at Paris and will end We'd
nesday with return flight from
here to Paris. lie Blanc today com
pleted the fifth leg of the race, flying
from Douai to Amiens, forty-nine
miles In one hour and eight minutes.