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Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-18
NEW YORK HAS
NEW MURDER
MYSTERY NOW
Special BY United Press Wire.

Special BY United Press Wire.
New York, Nov. 18:-With the
holding of an autopsy today, the
first step is being taken in solving
what may prove the most mysterious
murder that has confronted New
York for years. AT the autopsy an
effort will be made to determine the
sex of the body that, late yesterday
afternoon. was found in a hermeti-
cally sealed trunk, that for the past
eight years has been lying in the
basement of the home of Philip
Meagher.
1t was left with him eight years
ago by William Lewis as security
for a board bill and was never op-
ened until yesterday when Meagher
was preparing to move. In 1t was
found human body bent up double
like 5ack-knife and wrapped in
newspapers. Before the trunk had
been sealed chloride of lime had
been placed inside to prevent any
odor from the decomposing flesh.
The autopsy today revealed the
fact that the body found inside of a
trunk was that of man. The condi-
tion OF the left lung also indicated
that death had been caused by as
phyxiation.
The physicians who performed the
autopsy declared that there was
every evidence to believe that the
body had been put in the trunk while
the victim was still alive, although
probably unconscious.
The police today began search
for both Lewis and his wife, from
whom he was separated. He disap-
peared from New York about FIVE
years ago.
Meagher formerly lived at. 536
West Forty-seventh street. While
there Lewis, driver, boarded with
them. Lewis brought the trunk
with him and, Meagher says. had
told him that it contained artists
materials. Then Lewis went away,
Meagher says, and told him to take
care Of the trunk for him until he re-
turned. He never returned.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-18
ENGLAND VOTE
ON THE ISSUE
OF THELORDS
Compromise Fails and Gen.
JeraI Election Is Ordered
for November 28.
GREATEST CRISIS ENGLAND
FACED IN YEARS


London, Nov. 1S:--All hope that
King George would be able to effect
a compromise between the Liberals
and the Conservatives and save the
government from disruption, came to
an end today when Premier Asquith
announced that a general election
would be held November %.
At this election will be submitted
to popular vote the question of TAX
ing away from the Lords the right TO
veto which, in the end, will mean the
abolition of the House of Lords. In
announcing the call for the election
to the House of Commons Premier
Asquith declared that the cabinet
had considered every possible conn
promise and had found none feasible.
The announcement that the break
had at last come, came with a dis
tinct shock to the English people to-
day. In the House of Commons 1t
was received with cheers, but in the
House OF Lords it was met with a
deathlike silence.
1t is now conceded that there is
practically no question but the House
of5Lords will be swept away, and a
Liberal government installed that
may wipe out even more Of England's
present monarehiM system of govern
ment.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-18
BIG PROPERTY
is PURCHASED
BY JOSELS0N

Philip Joselson & Son, who conduct
a clothing store In their building at
the northeast corner of State and JEFF
ferson streets, have purchased the
property at 10s Jefferson street, for
merly owned by Walter G. Quacken-
bush. This transfer has caused Mr.
Quaek enbush to abandon his plans for
erecting \three story brick apartment
house on the land and it Is probable
that a store and dwelling house will
be erected instead by the new owners.
The property in question fronts forty
nine feet ON the northerly side of JEFF
ferson street and is 400 feet deep. It's
sale has caused the termination Of ne
gotiations between the Joselson firm
and Mr.. Quackenbush which have been
pending for the past three years. Mr..
Quaekenbush held out for a good
amount, deciding he would build and
make the land profitable if it was not
sold. He drew plans for nine family
apartment structure and commenced to
excavate for it. The work Las been
stopped and the new owners are now
trying to determine what sort of
building they will erect. It is probable
they will extend portion of their
present three story building back, thus
enlarging the stores in the structure
and adding new living apartments.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-18
CUTTER CASE
MAY GO TO
CIRCUIT CT.

A decision has Just been filed set
ting aside the demurrer on the dec
laration in the suit of Mary Rotten
hotter against William Cutter, of
Woodbridge, and the suit for $4,000
damages against the latter will go
on in the circuit court at the COM
ing term in December
The suit is being brought for al
legged cruelties inflicted by Cutter
upon the plaintiff, while she was
taking some wood that belonged to
the defendant. Thomas Brown.
counsel for the plaintiff, says that
his client was beaten when caught
In the act Of removing the wood. and
that she was later tied in a wagon
and brought to the jail in this city
in pitiable state. This is alleged
to have happened in July of last
year and in September Thomas
Brown began to institute proceed
Ing for recovery of $4,000 damages.
Q. G. Hommann and Ephraim
Cutie. the latter a Woodbridge law
yer, and relative OF the defendant.
represented William Cutter and fled
a demurrer to Mr.. Browns declara-
ton. Decision was reserved until
The case will probably
come up before Judge Lloyd in the
Mtddiesex Circuit Court in Deem
ber.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-18
AN IRON
BRIDGE.
CHEESEQUAKE

County Engineer F. F. simons and
Vice President G. T. Brown, of the Jer.
sey Central Traction Company visited
the war department in New York yes
terday relative to the construction of
new iron lift bridge across Cheese
quake Creek.
On Wednesday the Board Of Free.
holders, together with the county en-
gineer and Mr.. Brown visited the site
for the proposed bridge and practically
decided to proceed with its coDstruc-
tion. The war department has been
consulted in order that the law, with
regard to crossing waterways, is com
piled with. The Jersey Central Trac-
tion Company is interested to the ex-
tent that it proposes to use one-half Of
the structure.
The bridge will undoubtedly be eree-
ted this winter. Tt will be of the la
test model lift styles, constructed Of
steel and iron. 1t viii raise on one end
as lift gate.
County Engineer Simons Is prepar-
ing plans for a new concrete bridge to
be erected across Noes creek in Roose-
welt. He has received word from the
Somerset County Board of 'Freeholders
instructing him to proceed with plans
and specifications for the proposed new
Franklin Park and Kingston road.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-18
SEVERAL PLEAS TAKEN
BEFORE JUDGE LYON
xnsotal to the EVENING VIEWS.

New Brunswick, Nov. 18:-Seyeral
pleas were taken before Judge Lyon
here this morning.
Robert Markwateh pleaded not guilty
to charge Of having assaulted Robert
Horn at Roosevelt September 26 He
was remanded for trial on November
2s.
Benjamin ]. Levin, of South Amboy,
charged with assaulting foreigner on
September "a, pleaded mot guilty and
will be tried on November 2s.
Walter Delikowski, of Perth Amboy,
held On the charges Of mahciousiy
bresking window, simple assault and
stroeious assault, pleaded not guilty,
and will also be tried on November
2s
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-18
T0TTENVILLE
PEOPLE WANT
SCENT FARE

The suggestion of the EVENING
NEWS that steps be taken to secure
three-cent fare on the ferry be-
tween Tottenville and Perth Amboy
has been received with considerable
interest by the people on Staten ISL
and. This morning the EVENING
NEWS received the following coni-
munication from a resident of Tot
tenvnle on the subject:
EDITOR EVENING NEWS:
With considerable interest
have been reading your editorials,
boosting Perth Amboy. In the ed
itorial appearing Wednesday you
enumerated number of things of
vital interest to the prosperity Of
Perth Amboy, among which was a
three-cent fare across the ferry be-
tween Tottenville and Perth Amboy.
l agree with you that such q reduc-
tion would be helpful to the busi-
ness people OF Amboy, and 1t would
also be helpful to the thousands of
people residing on this end of Sta
ten Island; and for the latter reason
1t appeals very strongly to me.
I'm previous editorial you point
va Out Lhdb Tie pGOplG Ol I1uuSOu
county are TO have a three-cent fare
across the ferry from Bergen Point
to Port Richmond. Now the fact
that this concession has been grant
ed to the people of one end Of Staten
Island is pretty convincing evidence
that it should not be withheld from
the people of the other end. When
you consider the distance, the SER
vice and the volume of traffic be-
tween Tottenville and Amboy, there
is no valid reason why three-cent
rate should not prevail But it
will require some effort on the part
of all concerned to secure it. Such
concession will not be made vol
unfairly, unless the Rapid Transit
railway is vastly different from most
all other corporations, and from
past experience I am inclined to be-
lieve that it is not
"A three-cent fare between Am
boy and Tottenville would be of Just
as much benefit to Tottenville as to
Amboy, and therefore, / would sug-
gest that the people Of this vicinity
cooperate with the Perth Amboy
Board of Trfde In an effort to Sc
cure for this end of the island what
the people Of the other end have
granted. Because of It's proximity
Amboy is popular market place
for thousands of Staten islanders.
but three-cent fare would make it
even more popular.
rs. L. r."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-18
LICENSE FOR
HOTEL GIVEN
j. F. ERNST
Excise Board Takes Action
at Special Meeting Last
Night After Caucus.
WAS FORMERLY SWEETS
--GRANT TRANSFERS

John F. Ernst was granted ho-
tel license for his place at 152-154
New Brunswick avenue, and action
was taken on three applications for
transfers that had been laid on the
table at the last regular meeting,
during special session of the Board
of Excise Commissioners last night.
Two of the transfers were granted
and the third was refused.
The commissioners held a private
caucus prior to the meeting, as is
customary. There was warm
wrangle over the applications that
were UP for consideration and as
they were being discussed argu-
ments grew warmer and the session
continued long. Mr. Ernst's appli-
cation for hotel license to sell
liquors in the Ernst House was af-
forwards granted by a unanimous
vote.
The Ernst House was formerly
known as the Brunswick Hotel and
for years was kept by Ezra T. Sweet.
The place was raided while under
the management of the latter and
Sweet was sentenced to term of
two years In state prison on a
charge Of keeping disorderly
house and harboring gambling
games. When his place was raided,
1t Is alleged crap game was in
progress. Sweet appealed to the Su-
preme Court after being sentenced,
and Is now out on bail pending de-
cision in the matter.
The place has changed hands and
under the new management it Is
known as the Ernst House. Mr..
Ernst proposes to conduct a first
class hotel, to which an up-to-date
grill room will be attached. There
was considerable doubt as to wheth-
er the board would grant license
to the new owner, despite the fact
that some of the commissioners
stated soon after Sweets departure
from the place, that license would
be granted to any reputable man
who would conduct a reputable ho-
tel. A plank in the platform of the
board which was adopted Just prior
to the election last year, prohibited
the granting of license for any
place that had been closed more
than thirty days, and in view of this
fact a doubt was expressed.
John F. Ernst, the present pro-
prietor, is well known. and liked in
this city. He has been here nearly
five years during which time he has
been and is still manager OF the BIZ
jou theatre. He purchased the
place about two months ago, since
which time he has been conducting
the place without bar The hotel is
at present filled with guests, he
says.
The following transfer applica-
tions were granted: Joseph Ba-
lint to George Miller, saloon at 27S
New Brunswick avenue; Steve Lo-
VASE to John Resko, saloon at 673
Catherine street. The application
for a transfer of the license of
George Cherevka, at 535 State
street, to James Gilliland, was re-
fused by vote Of three mos" to
two blanks.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-18

AT PANAMA
GO ON STRIKE

Colon, Nov 18.-The labor situation
here has reached a crisis. A hundred
boilermakers employed on the Panama
canal have given the necessary five
days notice of their intention to quit
work, thereby refusing to wait for the
decision of President Taft in Charles
ton on the demaAd made for increased
pay.
1t Is understood that the blacksmiths
and others may follow with similar ac-
ton to that of the bollermakers.
Mr.. Taft informed the deputation
that visited him that the canal EN-
ployees were the best paid workmen in
the world. They received from forty
to fifty per cent higher wages than
men in the same trades In the United
States, and Furthermore they received
fuel, quarters and medical attendance
free, and are allowed Communication
ON purchases made from the COM
missary.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-18
AN ESCAPED
PRISONER is
CAUGHT HERE

John McMann, who, with others,
escaped from the Catholic Protectory
at Arlington several days ago, was
captured on the Central railroad
tracks in the northern section of the
city this morning by Rudolph Rish, a
private detective of Westside avenue,
and is now at police headquarters
awaiting the arrival of the Protectory
authorities.
Kish saw McMann sneaking away
from an approaching patrolman and
at once took the youth, who is about
nineteen years old, for one of the es-
capped boys, having read of the break
ing out at the Protectory several
days ago. He got into the lads con-
fidence and persuaded him to come
into town ITO get something to eat. :"
The boy came and when he sighted
police headquarters would have fed
but for Kish's OBTAINING arm.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-18
POLICE DRIVE
WOMEN FROM
PARLIAMENT

Special JY United Press Wire,
London, Nov. 18:--Two hundred ar
rests were made today in riots about
the Parliament building that were pre-
cipitated by sufragettes An attack
was first made by $50 of the women
on the policemen standing guard in an
effort to force their way into the build
ing. They were repulsed and Gordon
Of police was thrown around the en-
frances.
Repeated attacks followed without
success, until a little later, hundreds Of
hoodlums appeared upon the scene and
began attacking the women Clothing
was torn from their backs and the wo-
men, who a short time before, had been
attacking the police had to appeal to
them for help. Even after the hood
lums were arrested the women contin-
ued their assaults to enter the Parlia-
ment building until they finally were
dispersed by mounted police.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-18
OF
AMERICAN
FLEET FIGHT
Special 1u united Press 1gire.

Paris. Nov. 18:-According to
dispatch today from Cherbourg,
bloody riots occurred early today
between the sailors Of the second di-
vision of the American feet that is
anchored in the English channel,
and a detail of French soldiers. The
body of an American sailor, the dis
patch states, was later found float
ing in the inner port. The Ameri-
cans, it is declared, were the ag-
gressors in the fight and as q result
all Of the patrols in Cherbourg are
now carrying guns with bayonets
attached. An official investigation
will be made at once.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-18
RECONCILE TOLST0t TO
GREEK CATH0L lC CHURCH

Special By United Press Wire.
st. Petersburg, Nov. 18:-To pre-
vent scandal of his refusing Chris
tian burial, final attempt will be
made to reconcile Count Leo Tolstoi
to the Greek Catholic church. Bishop
Tamboff left today for the authors
bedside, and if reconciliation can
be effected the decree of excommun-
tcation against Tolstoi will be with
drawn
Tolstoi's condition today was all
but hopeless. He spent sleepless
night and while he slept little to-
day, his heart was very weak and
his temperature was 99.1.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-18
PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN
OF SCENE OF MURDER

Engineers Larson and Fox visited
Roosevelt yesterday to take measure
ments and observation at the scene Of
a recent murder, in which 1t is alleged
a man was pushed from a back stOop
and killed A diagram Of the boarding
house and surroundings is being made
to be laid before the court on Monday
next when the case comes to trial.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-18
BEGIN INVESTIGATION
OF POISONING CASE
Special bv UNted Press woe.

bpef1u1 bY UHted FtesS WWe
Wheeling, w Va, Nov. 18:-A
special grand jury today began an
investigation of the alleged poisoning
of John o. Schenck, millionaire pack
er, by his wife, Mrs. Laura Schenck.
The court denied all motion for a
postponement and ordered the jury
to begin its investigation at once.
The court outlined the statute under
which 1t is expected that Mrs.
Schenck will be indicted, stating that
it provides a penalty OF three to
eighteen years.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-18
NEW BAKERY.

We wish to inform the public of
Perth Amboy that our Tottenville
branch bakery at 50 Smith street is
now fully established. We are abis
to accept orders on all kinds of fancy
cakes and pastry for parties or other
wise; we also will keep on hand a
full line of nice goods In our store,
Please give us a call.
Respectfully.
r. THIEs.
t6514-11-17-2t% Baker.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-18
WOMAN HELD
ON CHARGE OF THEFT

Ethel Giants, colored woman, OF
Jersey City, was arrested this morn
ing by Detectives HUH and Long on
charge Of stealing some clothing
from Mrs. William Hawkins. of $40
Front street, where she had been
boarding. Detective Long went to
Jersey City this afternoon to secure
the stolen articles. If possible. The
woman will be given a hearing to-
morrow morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-18
Hands OFF Panama Strike.

Special by United Press Wire.
St. Louis, Nov. 18:-President
Franklin of the international Boil
ermakers' Union, today stated that
no mechanic would be sent from the
United States to fill the places of
the 143 boilermakers on the Pana-
ma canal who quit work yesterday
He denied that the men were strik-
ing, but said they were merely TAX
ing the sixteen days off that are al
lowed to all civil service employees.
Should a strike occur later, how
ever, he states that the strikers will
be allowed TO settle it themselves,
without interference from the boil
ermakers In the United States.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-18
GOVERNOR FORT IS To
TOUR CHINA AND JAPAN
Especial Correspondence. }

Trenton, Nov. 1s:-Governor Fort
is making plans to go abroad for
long period soon after his retirement
from the office of chief executive.
The governor originally planned to
spend several months in Europe, but
he has changed his mind and, accom-
panied by his wife and daughter, will
first go to the Pacific coast and then
sail over the Pacific to Japan and
China. While In the Orient he may
also visit India and he also contem-
plates continuing his travels to
Russia.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-18
pahst Bottle Beer. S1.2O

Consumers Brewing Co.'s Beer 100
home Brewing Co.'s Porter LOO
Hygiene Steam Boiiling Works
400 New Brunswick Ave.
Telephone 287 Perth Amboy. N. !.
Two Coupons with every box
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-18
haHes b An IIsers d ssHIng MaehInes

Stop at leosen's Sewing Machine
Store. No. 1886 State ST. He viii show
you why you get tired after SCI wing and
hnw 10 prevent same. No matter how
p- .sga y,nn sew on machines. il will cost
/ ieu nothing 10 bs informed. and wen
es7uggh your tiTa7.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-18
NOTICE

1t has come! Sexton's new 1911
Hudson demonstrator. 1t is at 10
Smith street. Come and get dem
onstration.
16425-11-14-st
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-18
Grand Jury stilI in Session

New Brunswick, Nov. 1S:-The
grand Jury is In session here again
today taking up local and Perth Am
boy excise cases. 1t Is believed that
number of indictments will be
handed in this afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-18

Arrested For Breaking Window.
On the complaint OF Harry Law
renee, John Hurley, of SO Broad
street, was given q hearing before
Recorder Pickersgill this morning,
charged with breaking a window on
the formers premises. HURLEY was
released on promise to pay, for
q new pane.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-18

. s&SSs $s+s
Another Satisfied Customer.
AVenel, N. j.
= Mr.. J. II. Concanuon,
81 Main St.,
Woodbridge, N ].
" Dear SIR
+" / take this means to thank I
= you for your prompt help In ad-
= iusting my loss that destroyed
8 my house and furniture at Ave-
. mel, N. J.
> Signed CHARLES SOJBEN. I
Why not let me write your
: next policy, promptness and sat
. isfaetion to all my policyholders
: before and after the fire.
. j. H. CoNCANNoN.
81 Main ST., Woodbridge, N. ].
= Fire Insurance & Real Estate.
. d = . - 80 .
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-18

spbaerIbe 20 the NEWs.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1910-12-15
Learning Horse Sense.

Two negroes met On the street last Saturday.
One said to the other: "My cotton crop this year
was almost a failure; only made two bales. Yet
am contented out of debt and going to try for bet
ter luck at cotton next year."
The other negro said: "How did you keep out
of debt on two bales Of cotton?''
The reply was: 81 raised my own meat and done
it with one SOW that kept near the house. She
raised me ten pigs last year. made corn enough
to feed my mules, bread for me and my family and
to fatten my ten hogs. I made forty-nine gallons
of ribbon cane syrup. I made sweet potatoes
enough to do me. saved twelve bushels OF peas
for eating on my table. had turnips in spring
and fall. had collards in the winter and my wife
made I've hominy during the fall and winter; and,
niger, look at me; do look like had been living
on half rationsP Ny two bales Of cotton brought
me, with the seed, $780, and gave onefourth Of il
for rent on land and my store account was only $50
OF course, cleared money, and am thanking my
God that the boil weevils learned me to raise 81
home the things used to buy from the store. -
Mer Rouge Democrat.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1910-12-15
Population Of Loui.lsos by Parishes.

Washington, Dec. 1O.-In the decade
ended last June Louisiana gained in popu-
lation 274,763. That number of people
would make city substantially the size of
New Orleans twenty years ago. The
growth was from 1881, 1926 ten years ago
to 1855, 1888, gain of 1919 per cent, which
is slightly greater than the percentage of
New Orleans
The percentage of increase for Louisiana
will be substantially that for the whole
country. In other words, the old State has
kept up to the average of the whole sister
hood, not making the phenomenal strides
of New York and Pennsylvania and some
of the Western States, nor falling behind
like Ohio and Missouri in their territory
outside the cities.
Small losses in population in Ascension,
Bossier, the two Felicianas, Madison,
.Pointe Coupee, Red River, Tensas and
Plaquemines tell the story of the effect of
the boil weevil. Nine parishes in. Louisiana
showed losses, while twenty counties in
Mississippi showed the effect of conditions
adverse to agriculture.
The delay in the publication of the count
in Louisiana, as we'll as in Mississippi, was
due to mistakes made by negro enumera-
tors, many of whom apparently could not
understand their instructions. Much of
their work had to be done over by special
agents. Naturallythe officials of the Census
Bureau do not care to proclaim the short
comings of their fellow servants.
Calcasieu Parish, with its gain of more
than 100 per cent, stands at the head of
the parishes, surprising the growth OF
Caddo both actually and in percentage.
The prairie country seems to have caught
good portion of the stream of immigration
that went mostly into Texas and Oklahoma.
The population of Louisiana by parishes
/