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Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-15
MANY GUESTS
AT MEETING
OF ARCANUM

Past Regents Night at the
meeting of Middlesex Council. No.
LOO, Royal Arcanum, in their
rooms in the Odd Fellow building
last night brought together a large
number of the members of the coun-
Gil and visitors from out of town.
Delegations were present from Alb
ernethy Council, Of Railway; Arthur
Kill Council, of Tottenville, and
Woodbridge Council, of Woodbridge.
Regent j. H. Hope presided at the
business session and afterward re-
ceived the visitors. l.. ]. Hope,
chairman of the pinochle tourna-
ment committee, made his report to
the council that the tournament had
closed and prizes had been award
ed the winners, Abernethy, of Rah-
way, and Woodbridge Council, of
Woodbridge.
set of resolutions to be given
Mrs. Weaver, whose husband, w. G.
Weaver, Sr., was killed in a railroad
accident in Louisiana, has been pre-
pared and will be given her when
she arrives here shortly. Mr.. Wea-
yer was charter member of the
council and one of the first past re-
gents.
The excursion committee reported
that many tickets had been disposed
of and large crowd would go from
here to Bellewood June 23, Arcanum
Day.
The chairman Of the Woodbridge
Council pinochle tournament COM
mittee presented each of the players
of the local council with small
pack of playing cards.
After the business session two
candidates, John Hanson, Jr, of this
city, and Roy Collins, of Tottenville,
were initiated. The work was done
by the past regents of the council
who occupied the chairs as follows:
Regent, S. r. Harrington; vice-re-
gent, John Pfeiffer; past regent
Harry Wilson; orator, George Mead
chaplain, Arthur H. Hope, and guide
l.. j. Hope. Judge Adrian Lyon sat
on the platform with the regent as
guest. Following the initiation adj
dresses were made by all the past
regents who took part
John Pfeiffer, the only charter
member of the council, gave a brief
sketch of arganizing the council and
spoke of the early struggles 1t had
John Hanson, Sr, whose son was
one of the new candidates, was &C.
corded the honor to place button
on each one Orator Olaf Larsen
and his assistants served refresh
ments to the members and guests.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-15
.EXCURSIOhISTS CAUSE
TROUBLE AT BOYNTONS

Some trouble occurred at Boynton
Beach yesterday afternoon shortly
after the st. Veronica Catholic Club
excursion, of New York, landed. The
beach management says most of the
excursionists were intoxicated. Pool
balls, articles of food and fixtures
were stolen and windows were
smashed.
The steamer carrying the club and
guests stopped at Boynton Beach
pier about / o'clock yesterday after
noon. Brawls occurred as soon as
they landed and the beach officials
were unable to combat with the
trouble makers. After several
hours OF excitement the captain was
persuaded to blow his whistle to
call the angry mob aboard. They
steamed away about $50 o'clock,
and landed at Elizabethport, where
such disturbance was caused that
several of the party were arrested.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-15
MANY SCALES
DEFICIENT IN
THE BALANCE
Sealsr of Weights and Meas
ures Finds Large Number
In North Amboy.
WILL MAKE ARRESTS IF
NOT REMEDIED

Henry Toft, who a few weeks ago
began his duties as Sealer of
Weights and Measures, reports find
ing large proportion of the scales
In North Amboy, especially In the
vicinity of Hall avenue, deficient in
balance, the difference, in some cases
being as great as two ounces. In
several cases, he says, the difference
was apparently known to the pro-
prietor, as grooves in the weights
where the metal had been bored out,
were distinctly noticeable.
No arrests have been made, how
ever, although Mr.. loft has author
ity to make an arrest when 1t is ev-
ident that the store keeper is guilty
of fraud. None of the scales have
been branded as imperfect and de-
barred from further use. On the
contrary, the inspector has simply
ordered the store keepers to have
the balances repaired before his
next visit.
In the vicinity OF Smith street,
Mr. Toft says he has found the
scales perfect in most instances.
New patent scales have replaced the
old balance scale, he adds, and they
are hard to make inaccurate. In
one Smith street store, that of M.
Palisi, the sealer says he found a
weight that obeyed the force of
gravitation to the extent of about
seventeen ounces, although the
store keeper believed that 1t weighed
but pound, sixteen ounces. The
customer was receiving an ounce
over his due on each pound placed
ON the scale.
In about three weeks or month,
Mr.. Toft will begin his inspection of
measures, and while making his
rounds, will ascertain whether or
not the light scales have been prop
erly adjusted. If he finds the scales
in the same condition, they will be
condemned, and action may be ta-
ken against the owners. Following
his inspection of measures, Mr.. Toft
will examine platform scales.
For the inspection which now oc-
cupies his time, Mr.. Toft carries a
satchel containing weights from an
ounce to ten pounds. After ascer-
tanning that the balance Is accurate
he attaches a seal to the scale bear
| ing the information that 1T has been
examined. If the scale Is found in
accurate, however, the store keeper
is compelled to abandon 1t until 1t
Is repaired.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-15
FOR A
BIG PARADE
JULY FOURTH
Invitation Extended to all
Organizations to Take Part
in the Procession.
GROTESQUE CHARACTERS
TO BE FEATURE

The following invitation to all
organizations, societies, clubs and
associations, both social, fraternal
and civic, to participate in the par
ade on the Fourth of July in this city
was issued today by Thomas F.
Burke, the chairman of the parade
committee:
In order to make positive arrange
ments for street parade on the
Fourth of July next, as determined
by the committee appointed by
Mayor Bollschweiler, and to insure
large number in the line of parade
His Honor, Albert Bollschweiler. as
chairman of the committee on the
celebration of Independence Day,
hereby invites each and every socie-
ty, club or association, whether fra
ternal, civic, social or otherwise, ia
march in body in the parade in the
city of Perth Amboy, on the Fourth
OF July next, as arranged by the
committee and to participate in the
celebration of that day.
The mayor and committee in
charge of the Independence Day cele-
bration are very anxious to have q
large and representative parade OF
the societies, associations and clubs
of the city on that day and are MAX
ing every effort to have one of the
largest parades ever held in the city
OF Perth Amboy.
This parade will be an exhibition
heretofore never seen in this part of
the country. In line are to be gro-
tesque forms of every description.
The affair will be similar to the
ancient parades of the horrible
kind that have made New England
famous. This is to be one of the
biggest features of the day and no
effort will be left undone by those
at work upon the scheme to make 1t
one of the biggest successes ever
enjoyed here.
In line will be business men,
lodges, musicians, individuals and
groups. There will be valuable
prizes for the prettiest float, the best
appearing lodge, the best couple,
band of musicians, etc.
DR.. w. e. Ramasy, one of the dill
gent workers behind the idea, has
already started a fund for this pur-
pose and contributions are coming In
at rapid rate.
The automobile committee for the
demonstration met yesterday and
started preliminary plans for July
4. There will be another meeting
Friday, at which more definite ar
rangements will be made.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-15
ACTION is TAKEN BY
BOARD OF TRADE TO
KEEP C|RCUSES OUT
Resolve to Ask Council to Raise Ii
Cense Fee For Travelling Shows
to ST ,OOO--After Railroads.

appointed to confer with the passen-
ger agents of the Pennsylvania and
Central railroads relative to an in
creased train service. On the COM
mittee are /. G. Moore, Albert Leon
and d. p. Olmstead. The secretary
was also authorized to communicate
with the Staten Island Rapid Tran
sit Company relative to a return to
the former schedule in truckage toll
between this city and Tottenville.
The price was recently raised about
twenty per cent.
A resolution was adopted by the
board endorsing the Suburban Mo-
tor Transit Company, an organiza-
ton which recently began the oper-
alton of an automobile passenger
service between this city and Roose-
velt. They were also urged to es-
tablish a freight line between this
city and Newark.
Considerable discussion was
aroused concerning the location here
temporarily, of an out-of-town shoe
dealer who plans to open on Smith
street and dispose of footwear at re-
duced rates. 1t was decided to re-
quest the authorities to investigate
and if the enterprise is found to be
illegitimate, to take steps towards
having the sale discontinued.
Before the meeting adjourned last
night resolution was adopted COM
mending the city officials for the in
PRODUCTION of the traffic ordinance.
The board will hold no meetings
during the warm weather, unless II
becomes necessary. The report OF
the secretary and that of the treas
urer show the board to be in good
financial standing. At the present
time there are about 100 members in
the organization.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-15

Because of the claim made by To-
cal merchants that travelling shows
and circuses making overnight
stands here are followed by a mark
ed falling off of business, the Board
of Trade last night took action to-
ward decreasing the number of
shows that annually visit this city.
With the cooperation of the city
council. the board hopes to either
eliminate the possibility of circuses
coming here in the future, or to re-
duce the number to the minimum.
A resolution was introduced and
passed last night, requesting the
Board of Aldermen to pass an ordi-
nance increasing the license fees for
travelling shows from 500 to ST.
600. 1t was also requested that the
ordinance provide against carousels
locating on the streets of the city.
permitting them only to be operated
in parks and places of recreation.
The matter of licensing shows and
circuses was recently taken up in
New Brunswick, and after merchants
had been consulted, the fee was
raised to $1,000. The board sees no
reason why the same action could
not be taken here. They claim by
preventing or making 1t difficult for
circuses to locate here, much of the
money carried out by the show
would be kept in circulation in the
city.
Better Railroad Facilities.
Steps were also taken by the board
last night towards gaining better
railroad facilities for the city. The
number of trains stopping regularly
at the local stations is insufficient to
accommodate passengers, members
of the board say. A committee was
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-15
CROWDED CONDITION
OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS
UP FOR DISCUSSION
Board Of Education Appoint New
Teachers to Relieve Congestion
Hold Special Meeting Soon.

The crowded condition of the
schools at the present time and the
problem of dealing with the surplus
of students next fall, were discussed
by superintendent of Schools s. E.
Shull and the school commissioners
at meeting of the Board of Educa-
tion last night. AS a result, several
additional teachers were appointed
on the recommendation of the SUPER
intendent, and a special meeting of
the board was called to consider.
among other things, the disposition
of the additional scholars when the
fall term begins.
Superintendent Shull repeated to
the board the facts concerning the
crowded conditions, as published in
the NEWS few days ago. In Sep
tember, he said, there will be twelve
sixth grade classes in the grammar
school, consisting of about forty-five
scholars each. Only three of these
classes, he said, can be accommoda-
ted, the pupils of the other nine di-
visions will be compelled TO remain
In their respective schools, necessi-
tating half sessions in those build
ings. Schools 4, and will be af-
fected in this way, he said, and pos
sibly l and Q. OF affairs in the high
school, nothing was said, although
two additional teachers, Miss Ruth
Fletcher and Miss Eleanor Martin,
were appointed to become members
of the faculty next year.
To aid in relieving congestion in
the primary grades, the following
teachers were appointed at sched-
uled salaries: Katherine Martin,
Daisy Hancock, Elenor Jessen, Nata-
lie Beebe, Florence Garretson, Char
lotte Shirley and Mabel Main. Vir-
ginia Miller was appointed to in
struct in the kindergarten. Super
intendent Shull recommended the
appointment of Hattie Webster,
Irene Schlosson, and one other, con-
eerning whom, inquiries are being
made, as teachers.
Bids For Supplies.
Bids for manual training and kin
dergarten supplies and drawing ma.
terial for the subsequent year, were
received and opened. Owing to the
fact that the bids proved so confus-
ing, in that many of them did not
state the total amount, the board
laid them over until the special
meeting, which will in all probable
ity be held on June %. Bids were
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-15

received from the following: ]. L.
Hemmet & Company, Moore Broth
ers, Frank Neer, Steiger & Com
pany, Prang Educational Company
and Milton Bradley Company.
G. w. Brazer, a New York archi-
tect, wrote to the board relative to
plans for the erection of new
school. He stated that he had writ
ten at the suggestion Of former
School Commissioner F. A. Seaman.
His letter was read and ordered
placed on file.
Superintendent Shull recommend
ed that the fall term of school would
begin on September 9Th. He also
recommended that inasmuch as a
great number of contagious cases
had been reported lately, greater
precautions be taken in the schools.
He suggested that after each build
ing is cleaned, that the janitor fu-
migate it. Both recommendation
were adopted.
On motion, the salary schedule, as
revised prior to the last meeting,
was affirmed. A report from the
Board of Estimate relative to the re-
Gently established school appropria-
tion, was received. Several bills
were paid.
Superintendent Shulls monthly
report was as follows:
Total enrolment: Boys, 1854;
girls. 2,473; total, 5,057. Average
enrolment, 4,90835; average at
tendance, 4,411.42; daily attendance
on average enrolment, per cent,
9O.57; cases of tardiness, S67;
times teacher was tardy, 2; pupils
present every day, 1896; classes or
divisions, 203; sessions during the
month, AZ; sessions school closed, Q;
visits by superintendent, 217; visits
by commissioners, IL; visits by citi-.
zens, As.
The report OF Truant Officer John
Meshrow follows: Number of tru-
ants sent for, 332; number returned,
fifty-seyen; truants, 157; Ill, eighty
three; notices sent, twenty-five.
The board decided to attend the
commencement exercises Friday ev-
ening. All the commissioners, save
III. w. Jones, were present last night
Prior to the meeting, lengthy COM
mittee session was held. The special
meeting will be held, probably on
June %. At that time bids for fur
nishing the high school laboratory
with chemicals will be received.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-15
ONE SALOON
LESS IN CITY
NOW LIKELY

Indications at present are that the
citys list of liquor vending places
will number less by one in the fu-
ture, for 1t appears that no license
will be granted for Ezra t. Sweets
former place, at 152 New Brunswick
avenue. AS told in the NEWS, the
Board of Excise Commissioners were
unfavorably impressed upon visit
to the applicants place at Long
Branch.
Morris Judas, the applicant, is a
man who is not believed to have re-
sided In the county year, as per
excise ordinance. Moreover, the
commissioners are inclined to be-
lieve there has been gambling at his
Long Branch place. According to
a majority of the commissioners, the
application will be refused when 1t
comes up for action on July Z.
With this application turned down
the place will have been closed up
more than thirty days, and once,
thus outlawed, the board cannot, un-
der it's platform adopted before cleo
tion. grant license for the place.
This was the opinion of one OF the
most active members Of the board
this morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-15
COMPLAIN TO
H:|.E::.AILTH /. !. ] BOARD
ABOUT DUMP

A long and interesting session of
the Board of Health took place last
night, at which reports were made
relative to nuisance cases and milk
depot investigations. H. J. Hansen.
spokesman for the committee from
tho western section complaining
about an alleged dump nuisance. as
told in the NEWS last week, became
engaged in tilt with the board. The
committee averred that conditions at
the Sayre avenue dumping grounds
are bad. Chairman Henderson, of
the sanitation committee, told OF
making an investigation last week
and OF finding conditions better than
they were at first reported. A dep
uty inspector also told of finding the
grounds in good condition. Mr.
Henderson, however, admitted that
the place was almost filed up and
that there was slight stencil from
the grounds, such as would eminate
from any public dumping place.
The spokesman of the committee.
seeing that the board was inclined
to be unfavorably impressed with
the complaint made, said 1t looked
as though 1t was a political ques-
ton. The board strongly censured
him for making so broad an asser-
ton. President Sibley inferred that
it would not have been well with
him had the statement been made
otherwise than before the board.
Mr.. Henderson made a motion to the
effect that the matter be given no
further consideration, which was
carried
G. G. Christensen, a milk dealer,
of Woodbridge Township, appeared
before the board relative to condi-
tion of two of his cows. They are
believed to be affected with a cold
and have been isolated for treat
ment.
e. Ricci, of 401 State street, was
to have appeared to answer in COM
plant of nuisance on his premises.
AS he neglected, papers in the case
will be placed before the recorder.
The board likewise decided to take
steps to prosecute executors of the
estate of Daniel Hallahan, for har-
boring an alleged nuisance.
One of the most peculiar cases
arising before the board since Its or
ganization, was one relative to
vaults DSDluu u uumDeT VI UW6HIQg
houses in North Amboy. 1t appears
that Val. Oslecki owns several
houses along State street. In order
to oust tenant at 751 State street,
1t is alleged, the backyard privy was
removed. The tenant asked aid of
the board and after some delibera-
tion, it was decided to grant the
owner ten days in which to install a
modern flushing closet.
]. P. Goldsmith, owner of several
houses, asked number of questions
relative to improvements. Com
plant was made of an old cellar at
523 New Brunswick avenue Henry
w. Kehoe appeared to answer to the
complaint against the estate of Maui
rice Hallahan, In Market street. Inn
provements will be made at once.
John Bacha, Of Fords. will be
summoned before the board at its
next meeting to answer to a COM
plant of nuisance on property at
407 Smith street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-15
OBSERVATIONS
BY TAX BOARD
IN WOODBRIDGE

The Middlesex County Board of
Taxation, together with it's clerk,
William A. Spencer, toured part of
Woodbridge township and the bor-
ough of Roosevelt yesterday to make
observations and inform themselves
of conditions at present. They
found matters practically unchanged
and learned that conditions in the
large factories are good and work
brisk.
Several of the big fertilizing
plants in Roosevelt, including the
American Agricultural Chemical
Company's factories, were visited.
The members didn't favor the stencil
but they found Roosevelt to be one
of the busiest spots in the state for
its size The Federal Terra Gotta
Works, Valentines clay factory, Nut
ton Hollow and Potter's factories
were visited in Roosevelt.
One more day will be spent about
the middle of next week to finish uI
the work in Roosevelt and Wood
bridge. A few days later a day will
be spent in this city, observing con
ditions in the largest of local fac
tories. After that observations Will
be made on the southerly side of the
Raritan river.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-15
OF
EXERCISES FOR
CLASS OF 10

with an Grafton dedicated to the
memories of Perth Amboy High
school delivered by Miss Anna Al
len, the annual ivy plantation was
made at the high school at noon to-
day. Assembled around Millard
Boughton, of the senior class, who
planted the sprig of Ivy, was the en-
tire class. Following Miss Aliens
grafton, she was given the high
school "rickety-ax," and the school
song was sung.
A new departure in Glass Day ex-
ercises of the high schools gradual
ing classes will greet the friends and
relatives of this years graduates In
Proctor's theatre tomorrow after
noon. Under the direction of Mrs.
Francis w. Kitchel, assisted by sew
eral members of the faculty, a pro-
gram has been prepared. 1t has
been divided into four acts, or parts,
each depicting year In the career
OF high school student. Miss Mary
Gridley has been chosen as the
School Spirit, Miss Kate Osterhout
as Gravity, and John Orsoe as the
Jester, and all three are to play i'm
portant parts in the little comedy.
A synopsis of the play, as given
on the program, follows:
Part lin a school yard, the
freshmen enter with great glee. At
ter a discussion between the Jester
School Spirit, Gravity and others
the class dances away under contro
of the Jester.
Part 2-Imagine a school room
with the arrival of sophomores, IL
charge of the School Spirit. Soon {
French dialogue is given, followed
by an oration on "Our Class (Orer
Browning), and school song. Jest.
er is disguised.
Part 3-Dual field meet and track
meet between Perth Amboy High
School and Long Branch Higl
School. The elimination of the ath
letic interest is manifested by the
Spirit OF the School crowning tn,
victors.
Part 4-The senior class is assem-
bling for its first party. After the
arrival of the guests, the class poet
(Millard Boughton), speaks, fol
lowing which there is Virginia reel
and the distribution of mementoes
by the Jester and the School Spirit
closing with song and few words
by the School Spirit.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-15
ROOSEVELT
GREETED ON
BOARD SHIP
spsotaI By Unlted Prsss wire.

Special BY United Press Wire
On board the Kaiserin Auguste
Victoria, via wireless to London,
June 15:-Every one of the several
thousand passengers aboard the
Kaiserin Auguste Victoria has kAd
chance to see and hear Col Roose-
welt, the "big show of the vessels
western voyage. Today the colonel
completed the round OF the ship by
his visit to the stoke hold where he
grasped the grimy hands of the
stokers and chatted with them as
though they were his crew cn his
own private yacht After visit be-
low, Roosevelt held an informal re-
ception on the deck for the first and
second-class passengers. After the
reception he went to his room,
where a number of wireless mes
sages, mostly from friends, awaited
his perusal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-15
IBoY TRUST COMPANY

PERTH AMBoY TRUST COMPANY
Perth Amboy, NJ J.,
June 8, 1910.
At the regular quarterly meeting
of the Board of Directors. held to-
day, dividend Of two per cent.
@ per cent? was declared on the
capital stock of this company. pay
able July 1st. 1910. to stockholders
of record at the close of business on
Wednesday, June 18th, 1910.
8. RIDDLESTORFFER,
Secretary-TreasureF
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-06-15
REPUBLICANS
POSTPONE
CONVEN ION
sp ,osal oy United Prss. wrs.

New York, June 15.-The annual
convention of the National League
of Republican Clubs, which was to
have been held this next week, has
been postponed until September II.
Some weeks ago it was announced
that former President Roosevelt
would deliver keynote" speech to
the gathering, but this he officially
denied last week President Taft,
Vice President Sherman, Speaker
Cannon and other big republicans
were down on the program to speak,
but today word came direct from
President Taft that he wanted the
convention called off until next fall.
The reason assigned was that con-
gress is preparing to adjourn, and
that the President and the leaders
could not spare the time to come
here.