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Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-19
VALUATION OF
GREGORY YARD
Discussion Before the Coun-
ty Tax Board Today
Wants Reduction.
SAYS CITY Is WILLING
Or. Crowther Thinks S25,-
600 Is Not Too High
for the Place
SAYS CITY is WILLING
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

opSctdt 10 tHe BFENIN u " n HS.
New Brunswick, Jan. 19:-The
valuation of John H. Gregory's
marine graveyard at Perth Amboy
caused some discussion at the meet
ing of the county tax board here to-
day. The place has been assessed
at $4,000 and Mr. Gregory protest
ed. 1t was brought out that Mr..
Gregory had met with City Attorney
Hommann and Alderman-at-Large
Voorhees,, of Perth Amboy, and the
three had arrived at an agreement
whereby they thought $4,000 would
be fair valuation for the yard
Judge Adrian Lyon, representing
Mr.. Gregory, presented a stipulation
signed by Mr.. Hommann to the ef-
feet that the city was willing that
the assessment be reduced to S10,-
600. Judge Lyon said it should be
remembered that Mr.. Gregory would
be put to great deal of expense
before the material in the hulks
would be marketable.
DR.. Frank Crowther, of the tax
board, said that he had read of an
instance where one of the boats
stripped had been sold for $1,000
and had never seen or heard it de-
MED. He said this was the second
instance where the city and the
property-owner had got together to
fix the assessment without consult
ing the tax board. He thought the
$4,000 assessment should stand.
Judge Lyon stated that if he had
thought anything more than the
stipulation signed by Mr.. Hommann
would be needed he would have been
prepared to present testimony show
ing the value of the material in the
graveyard.
Some members of the board re-
marked that Mr.. Gregory should
have been present in person so as to
be sworn as to the valuations. The
question was also raised as to the
right Of the city attorney to repre-
sent the city in the manner he had
without q resolution being passed.
Judge Lyon said that this was per-
fectly proper. Criticism was also
offered because the assessor had not
been called into the conference when
the reduced assessment was agreed
upon. 1t was stated that II the as
SCISSOR had appeared before the board
and declared that he had made a
mistake 1t would be different.
Judge Lyon said 1t was remarka-
BILE that the assessment on this prop
erty should have been jumped from
81 600 to $4,000 in one year. DR..
Crowther retorted that the remark
able feature was that II had ever
been assessed at 81 900.
The discussion ended without any
decision being reached.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-19
ALL TOGETHER
FOR BIG BOOM
Board Of Trade Elected Officers Last Night and Mad
Plans for Extending the Work During the Coming
ear--Have Permanent Headquarters

Others who spoke endorsing the
sentiment of the president were AL
bert Leon, w. j. Trainer, V. P.
Christopherson, A. F. Munoz and
George F. Reynolds. 1t was after
these men had spoken that the mo-
tion was carried that the directors
be empowered to secure solicitor
The necessity of having a place
that the board could call It's own was
emphasized by several of the men,
bers. The board wants a room in
some prominent location where
maps and records can be kept. The
president appointed Messrs Monoz,
Ludwig Wolff and Herman Ellis to
secure a suitable place.
The following committee was ap-
pointed to wait upon the Board of
Aldermen regarding regulations for
the farmers market: George F. Rey-
nolds, V. p. Christopherson and
Louis Kreielsheimer.
Following is the list of new mem
bers elected: E. V. Eskesen, David
Bash, New Jersey Roofing Company,
Abel Hansen, Hans Greisen, Marcy
Foundry Company, R. ]. Rogers
Company, Jacob Goldberger, Clancy
D. Boynton, w. j. Donnell, Sidney
Riddlestorffer, o. w. Ramsay, Edwin
G. Fraser, David Wohlgemuth. Lud-
wig Wolff, Emil $ameth, Joseph
Bruck, Tube Diamond, Max Wurtzel,
B. M. Cannon, Dedier March Com
pany, E. l.. Brown, Jacob Kreiel-
shelmer, R. j Calvin. Charles w.
Barnekov, Carl C. Christensen, l. J..
Kaufman, Perth Amboy Cigar Com
pany.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-19
HALCYON CASTLE
TO HOLD A BALL

Arrangements have been practi-
cally completed for the ball and re-
ception of Halcyon Castle No. 81,
Knights of the Golden Eagle, to be
held in the Auditorium tomorrow
night.
Several hundred tickets have been
sold and the committee promises a
jolly time to all who attend.
On the committee of arrange
ments are Charles Palmer, chair
man; Thomas Lucas, William H.
Bath, John Jago, William Jenkins,
Thomas Whatney, Charles Seel, Jr.,
John Klusendorf, William H. Ma
guinness, Peter Madison, NJ. F. KEN
BILE, William p Bradley, Richard
Jago and b. Frank Henry.
Pryen's orchestra will furnish the
music.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-19
ANNUAL FLOOD
FOR PITTSBURG
Ice Gorge in AIIeghahy Riv-
er Breaks Relief Sent to
Mar00ned Families.
RIVER STILL RISING

Special by United Press Wire.
Pittsburg, Jan. 19:-As result
of the breaking of huge ice gorge
in the Allegheny river at Freeport
late yesterday, police boats are active
In the lower river districts of Pitts
burg today removing families from
homes and carrying provisions to
those who have taken refuge In the
upper floors of !, their houses. The
Baltimore & Ohio station is flooded.
At an early hour today the Allegheny
river was at a twenty-one-foot stage,
and still rising, spreading over lower
Pittsburg. One death has been re-
ported as a result of high waters.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-19
40 GIRLS DIE
IN BIG BLAZE
Shirtwaist Factory in PhiIa-
deIphia Was a Trap For
the Employees.
Jump FROM WINDOWS
Rescuers Forced to Turn
Away Owing to the
Terrible Scene.


Philadelphia, Jan. 19:-Forty
girls are reported TO have lost their
lives in a fire which shortly before
noon broke out in a four-story build
ing occupied by Shedaker & Sons,
shirtwaist manufacturers, and four
other firms employing girls The
ings are now seething furnace Five
bodies have been recovered Be-
tween fifty and 100 girls were i'm
prisoned on the upper floor Of the
buildings are a seething furnace. Five
windows and were seriously injured.
More than thirty have been removed
TO the hospital.
Five hundred girls we're employed
in the various factories which are
burning. Eight were killed by
jumping from windows, there being
only one fire escape. After the walls
had fallen in, Fire Chief Baxter, with
tears streaming down his cheeks,
said, There must be more than
forty dead" Men who had been as
sisting in rescue work were COM
PEELED to leave the scene. I'VE can
not stand the sight" they said. The
pavements in front of the building
are spotted with blood where girls
jumped from high windows.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-19
FRANCE is ALARMED
OVER TARIFF RATES
Special by United Press Wire.

Special by United Press Wire.
Paris, Jan. 19:-The French gov
ernment is greatly alarmed today
over the publication by President
Taft of the names of foreign coun-
tries that will be granted minimum
tariff rates by the United States. ex-
Guiding both France and Germany.
The Minister of Commerce an
nounced today that he will ask the
senate to reduce the tariff schedules
so as to make them more favorable
to American trade. France is very
anxious to be included among the
nations receiving the minimum tariff
charges, though radical changes will
have to be made in her present
schedules if this advantage is to be
secured.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-19
BURBANK HAS HAD HIS
ANNUITY TAKEN AWAY

Special by UHited Press Wire.
Santa Rosa, Cal, Jan. 19:-Lu-
ther Burbank. the seed wizard, to-
day admitted that his annuity Of
$4,000 has been withdrawn by the
Carnegie Institute in a letter which
came TO him from President Wood
ward of that institution. He said;
II am glad it has been withdrawn,
for il brought with it nothing but
cares, responsibilities and full crop
OF envy and jealousy. Personally, ]
have no desire to secure wealth or
fame"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-19
MASON g. SMITH
WILL SOON BUILD

Plans are being drawn for new Of
fees for Mason & Smith, civil engi-
neers. 1t is proposed to erect two
story brick or cement block build
Ing on the westerly side OF Madison
avenue, about one hundred feet north
of Smith street. Both floors will be
used for offices and the entire struc-
ture will probably be occupied by the
owners. A large vault will be con-
structed for the keeping of valuable
documents, maps and the like.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-19
MAN LIVING ON WATER
TO CURE HIS INJURY

Rutland, VT, Jan. 19:-Alonzo
Rich, ninety-eight years old, living
Just across the line in Cambridge,
N. Y, has taken no nourishment
save water for twenty-three days,
yet expresses the belief that he will
recover from the present confine-
ment to his bed, caused by fall
while out walking. He went forty
eight hours without water, and has
twice been unconscious. but revived
with as gay spirits as ever.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-19
IN HOTEL
CENTRAL'S EXTENSION

The first floor of the new brick
addition to Hotel Central, at Smith
and State streets, will be utilized as
a modern rathskeller as soon as
completed The owner, S. Spitzer,
proposes to fit the place up in an up
to-date manner and viii operate a
modern restaurant there. The other
parts of the new addition will be
used for liquor storing purposes and
some for hotel rooms.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-19
SECOND WEEK OF
.@ SPECIAL SERVICES

Rev. C. W. Hanson, the pastor, is
conducting another series of special
services in the Danish NJ. f. church
in Jefferson street this week. The
services began last night and, not
withstanding the storm, there was
good attendance.
The meetings will continue the
rest of the week, every night. with
the exception of Saturday All are
welcome.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-19
CHURCH PEOPLE TO
HOLD A CONFERENCE

In the lecture room of Simpson
Methodist Episcopal church tomor-
row night there is to be a meeting
of the pastors and officers of the
following churches Swedish Con-
gregational, Danish Methodist, First
Baptist, First Presbyterian and
Simpson Metho odist.
The intention of the meeting is to
discuss the moral and spiritual con-
dition of the city, and possibly take
steps looking toward the holding of
special evangelistic meetings. 1t is
expected that there will be a large
attendance The meeting will begin
at 5 O'Clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-19
PACKER HOUSE INTO
NEW HANDS TOMORROW

c. w. Crawford, of Westfeld, and
j. S. Taylor, of Oneonta, N. Y. the
new proprietors of the Packer House,
will take possession tomorrow. Mr.
Crawford has been at the hotel for
several weeks familiarizing himself
with the business, and Mr.. Taylor
will arrive here tonight.
Peter Floersch, the retiring pro-
prietor. and his family will move
from the hotel tomorrow to the
formers apartment house at 178
Smith street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-19
OFFICERS RENAMED BY
GRACE CHURCH COUNCIL

At monthly meeting of the Grace
English Lutheran church council,
held at the church last night. with
Rev. Robert l.. Schlotter, presiding,
the officers who served last year
were all reappointed. They are as
follows: William Glenn, recording
secretary; Harry Binder, financial
secretary; and Thomas Knipper,
treasurer
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-19
BUYS Hall Avenue Building.

The twO-story frame building IN
Hall avenue, near Charles street,
formerly owned by Tube Dimond,
has been sold to Mrs Sarah Klein.
The new owner proposes to make a
number of alterations and repairs
and place it in first-class condition.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-19
FINAL COOK REPORT

Special bv United Press Wire.
Copenhagen, Jan. 19:-The Uni
versity of Copenhagen announces its
final report ON the original Cook rec
ords, affirming the original findings
that the proof is not sufficient.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-19
Launch Car Changes Hands.

The lunch wagon stationed in
Smith street, near Madison avenue,
formerly owned by Max Cohen, has
been sold to e. Olsen, of Stapleton.
Preparations are being made to move
the wagon to Stapleton, where Mr..
Olsen is now in possession of
wagon
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-19
PANICY FEELING ON
STOCK MARKET TODAY

SpecfuI OF UHIItU fTess WWt'
New York, Jan. 19:-The big
brokerage firm of Lathrop, Haskins
& Company, failed today when the
Hooking Coal and Iron stock broke
from fifty points to thirty-seven A
few minutes later an announcement
followed that j. NJ. Fis & Company
ad also failed. Most of the big in
terests are personally watching the
market 1t is rumored a sensational
break in many lines is impending
and conditions on the exchange are
extremely panicy
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-19
M'CLELlAkS INSTALL
AND ENJOY A SPREAD

At meeting of Mcclellan Engine
Company last night the new officers
who were elected last month were
installed. Following the meeting the
members enjoyed a blowout" at
Patrick Rocks cafe in Smith street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-19
RAIL ROAD MEN Get
ANSWER TOMORROW
Special BY United Press Wire.

Special by United Press Wire.
New York, Jan. 19:-The answers
of the thirty-two railroads centering
In New York to the demands made
recently by the trainmen and con-
ductors will be made in writing to-
morrow. What the answers will be
none of the railroads will say. Should
the railway managers refuse the in
creases asked, a strike of 10000
railway men is possible. 1t is hard
ly believed In railroad circles, how
ever, that the matter will be allowed
to go that far.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-19

II you do not read the NEWS
every day you will miss a great deal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-01-19

WEATHER - Fair to-
night and tomorrow.
Little change In tenn
perature.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-11-02
Items from ConcrOSS,

Coneross, Oct. 24.-Special: Mr..
and Mrs. j. S. Abbott were spend
the-day guests Of the family of Ed
Ju lian in the Clearmont community
recently
Paul Armstrong, of Richland,
made a brief visit here last Tuesday.
}. G. Barker and sister, Miss Le-
THE, returned to their home yester-
day, after spending the past week
very pleasantly in Pickens county.
They visited relatives and friends in
the SiX-Mile and Praters communi-
ties. While there they attended the
fair at Pickens on Wednesday Thurs
day and Friday.
Mrs. n. w. Macaulay and children,
Of Walhalla, were visitors 20 the
family Of Mrs. S. NJ. Hunsinger last
Tuesday. Mrs. Macaulay was ac-
companied by her mother, Mrs. Hol-
leman.
Coneross was largely represented
at the singing convention at Fairview
Sunday.
j. d. Abbott spent the weekend
with relatives in Westminster
Clinton Barker entered his colt in
the Pickens County Fair last Thurs
day. 1t received the blue ribbon and
the first prize. a ReXall clock
Mr.. and Mrs. James Sanders, of
Poplar Springs, visited in our COM
munity recently.
b. ID. BreaZeale and j. w. Gil
mer, accompanied by crowd of
opossum hunters from Walhalla
spent Friday night in the mountains,
taking supper at the tunnel. They
were fortunate enough to catch quite
number Of opossums.
Misses RoXie Stone and Carrie
Sanders, Of West Union, were the
past weekend visitors Of the latter's
sister, Mrs. Annie Sanders.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-11-02
DIDN'T USE BOY AS SHIELD.
Coroncr's Jury SO Finds and Adolpl
Berg Goes Free.

New York, Oct. 27.--At the coro-
ner's inquest into the death Of 12-
year-old Charles Fisher, who was
shot in a fight between Biz Clark and
Adolph Berg at Madison avenue and
103ds street. Berg was exonerated
Of the charge Of causing the boys
death by using him as a shield
Policeman Meeney, OF the East
10Th Street station, said that Joseph
Strauss, whom he found on the scene
at the shooting, told him that Berg
picked up the boy and used him as
a shield from Clark's bullet.
Strauss, who Is a property man in
Harlem theater, denied this. Leon
Mach, barber, said he was walking
at the side Of the boy. Berg didn't
touch him." he said 81 was between
Berg and the boy when Clark fred
the shot that killed Fisher"
Gussie Kuttner, thirtneen-year-
old girl, and several other witnesses
for the defendant testified that BERG
| didn't touch the boy
Acting District Attorney BostwicR
said Berg would not be rearrested
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-11-02
Putting on the Brakes.
washington Post.)

A Columbus. Ohio, dispatch con-
ing:
'"The Paulding Times, one of the
influential Democratic newspapers
in that Democratic Northwest terri
tory, has bolted the nomination Of
Judson Harmon for reelection as
Governor Of Ohio. 1t opposes Har-
mon on the ground that Harmon OPP
posed Bryan in his three Presiden-
tial campaigns, and that, he is man
whose every act as Chief Executive
Of the state has shown that he is in
sympathy with corporations and their
interests"
1t serves to disclose Mr.. Bryan's
hand if that were needed, for Mr..
Bryan laid his cards down face uD
last week when he declared that he
would sooner vote for an inSurgent
or a progressive Republican than a
standpat Democrat. though he really
meant that he preferred any Repub-
lican to Democrat like Harmon, of
Ohio, or Wilson, OF New Jersey.
The incident serves to make per-
tinent the following anecdote, that
is exceedingly popular in circles
made up Of railroad trainmen:
"A brakeman who had not been
long employed was going up very
steep grade on his first run. With
unusual difficulty the engineer sue
ceeded in reaching the top. At the
station, looking out OF his cab, the
engineer saw the new brakeman and
said, with sigh of relief: 4 tell
You what, my lad, we had job to
get up here, didn't we?' we GER
tainly did, said the brakeman. and
If hadn't have put on the brake kes
we'd have slipped back "
1t Is now become the office Of Mr..
Bryan y put OH the brakes to stop
the pros, ess Of his party on the way
to success at the polls. lie has open
~ bolted the nominee OF his party
Tor Governor in his own State,
though that man was for many years
one OF his most ardent political sup
porterS.
The political situation in Ohio is a
picture of the general political chaos
in 80 states or more. The Bryan
men are in revolt against the Demo
cratic ticket, and 1t would seem that
the colorcd voters are ready 10 bolt
the Republican State ticket.
November, quite likely, will bring
surprises
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-11-02
MURDER ATTEMPT AT GAFFNEY
Prof. W. J. Francis I'ellcd by Blow
While Counting Confed. Bills.

Gaffney, Oct. 27.-Gaffney is agog
tonight with excitement over a bold
attempt to rob and probably murder
viii j. Francis, superintendent Of the
public schools of this city.
1t seems, from what can be learn
ed OF the situation, that Prof. Fran
els was sitting in his room at his
home alone, counting over a big roll
of Confederate money. The blinds
in the room were turned, ::ffording a
clear view to any one who might be
passing. 1t is evident that some per-
son or persons we're outside the win
dow and saw the money. They went
to TIE back of the house and knocked
on the door.
Prof. Francis, with his pistol in his
hand, walked to the rear and opened
the door, stepping out on the steps.
When he did so, some one hit him on
the head, knocking him to the
ground. He was rendered uncon-
scious and then an attempt WAS evil
IDENTIFY made to cut him, as his belt
and suspenders are cut in two places.
He soon regained consciousness and
heard the party climbing over a
back fence. lie shot at the fugitive
three times and then arose, going
over to the residence Of r. a. Jones,
next door, and when the door was
opened fell into the house. He has
now almost recovered and is able to
walk, although his head is badly lac
Grated and bruised.
Officers were summoned from town
and bloodhounds were secured, and
now strenuous search is being
made by the officers and posse of
citizens. Prof. Francis Is unable to
state whether there was more than
one assailant or not. He cannot say
what he was struck with. The
bloodhounds have caught the trai!
and the miscreants may be captured.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-11-02
EX-GOVERNOR GAMBLER DEAD
Entered Confederate Army rs Pri.
vutc-Was Advanced to Colonel.

Atlanta, Ga, Oct 26.--Allan
Daniel Gambler, twice Governor Of
Georgia, died at his home here this
morning after an extended illness.
Governor Gambler was &c years old,
and was born in Auroria, Lumpkin
county. His earliest ancestor in
America was Daniel Gambler, who
emigrated from Ireland and served
in the Revolutionary war as a colo
mel in the American army. Cover
nor Gambler was graduated from
Mercer College In 1859 and became
a school teacher at Jonesboro. J In
1861 he entered the Confederate
army as a private and rose to the
rank Of colonel. He was twice
wounded, losing an eye. At the close
Of hostilities he resur' I'd teaching at
Jonesboro and was successively
elected mayor, Representative and
Senator in the State Legislature,
and Congressman. He later became
Secretary Of State for Georgia,
which position he resigned to become
a candidate for Governor on the
Democratic ticket in 1898. Soon
after his second term as Governor
he was commissioned to compile the
colonial, revolutionary and Confed-
eraet records Of Geogia. Since 1903
he had been president Of the Mutual
Life Insurance Association. His
wife and nine children survive him.
Many school children suffer from
constipation, which is often the cause
Of seeming stupidity at lessons.
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets are an ideal medicine to give
a child, for they are mild and gentle
in their effect, and will cure even
chronic constipation. Sold by Dr.. j
w. Bell, Walhalla; G. w. Wickliffe,
West Union.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1910-11-02
1so PERSONS ON DEATH ROLL.
There Are Thousands Homeless and
Badly In Need of Food.

Naples, Italy, Oct. 27.-King Vic
tor Emmanuel arrived here unan-
nounced to-day. His coming was
not wholly unexpected.
He was accompanied by his first
aide, Gen. Brusati, Admiral Garelli
and Count Mattiolo-Pasqualini, min
lister Of the royal household.
The authorities were able to
make more definite estimate of the
fatalities caused ~ the cyclone, IT,
dial wave and eruptions Of Mount
Vesuvius and Mount Epomeo.
known deaths are:
n Cetrara, So; Vecete, 81; Majori,
y20; Casamicciola, Island of Ischia,
-; Amalfi, 10; Resina, 7; Madon-
ma Grazie, 10; Minori, 4; Lacco
Amena, 3; Montecorvino, 2; Torre
Del Greco, 1; total, 1S9.
Thousands are homeless, and the
most serious problem now is to pro-
vide these with shelter. food and
water The movement of supplies
is difficult, because in many places
the roads have been washed out.
Most of the towns requiring aid can
be approached from the sea.
Admiral Leonardo, minister Of ma
rine, had narrow escape from
death on the island Of Ischia to-day.
In attempting to get a close view of
the effect Of the eruption from Mount
Epomeo, he approached too close to
the bed Of the volcanic stream and
sank to his waist in mud His
plight was discovered by soldiers
who rescued him.