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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-12-08
FUGITIVE CAUGHT IN COLUMBIA.
Lexington Negro Charged with Forg.
cry Taken by Officers.


thur Banks, the negro boy who, it
is charged, on yesterday afternoon
forged the name of Ed White, a cir
Gus negro, to a $40 money order, at
the Lexington postoffice, was captur-
ed in Columbia to-day by Deputy
Sheriff Miller, aboard a train for
Statesville, N. c. He will be held here
for trial in the United States Court
The officers of the law had hunted all
night last night and to-day for Arthur
Banks. Ed White is one of the circus
negroes who was sent to the chain
gang for three years, at the special
term Of Court last week.
Banks appeared at the postofflce
yesterday afternoon with the order
and demanded payment. Postmaster
neaphart was not in at that time, and
the assistant postmaster, Julian Cor
ley, told the boy that he would have
to get the proper endorsement on the
back of the instrument before 1t
would be paid. A short while after
wards Banks returned with the prop
er endorsement on the back and his
signature, and the money was turned
over to him.
Banks has been employed around
the jail for quite while and the
assistant postmaster knew that Ed.
had been in Jail, and Of course, sus-
pected nothing wrong. When Post
master Leaphart began to check up
the money order business for the day,
about 6 o'clock, he at once realized
that something was wrong. He re-
called the fact that Ed. White had
been carried to the chain gang on
Thursday, and that $20iwas entirely
too large an amount for Banks to
have in his possession. A few min
utes later Banks came into the post
Office and Mr.. Leaphart questioned
him closely. Banks said that Ed.
White had sent him with the order;
that he was not carried to the chain
gang until late in the afternoon, and
that he wanted the money before he
left. Banks walked outside of the
postoffice door and Sheriff Corley
came up in the meantime. The ne
gro saw the postmaster approach the
officer and before he could turn
around the little negro had skipped.
A half dozen officers were soon on
the hunt, but the last seen Of the ne
gro here was about $3.50, when he
was on his way toward the, depot.
Banks has been in the tolls before.
When about IA years of age he en-
tered the postoffice at Swansea and
stole a lot OF stamps. For this he
served term in Sing Sing! Serv-
ing out his sentence he returned to
Swansea and secured employment in
q store. He stole some articles end
for this offence served a term on the
county chain gang. When this SEN
tence expired, he was employed by
Deputy Sheriff Miller and has since
worked around the jail.
The money order was from Dur
ham, N. c., and Carolina White was
the remitter. How Banks came in
possession of the order is not known.
He told the postmaster that Ed.
White gave it to him to have cashed
as he (White) wanted the money be-
fore he went to the gang.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-12-08

See me before trading your cotton
seed. w. G. HUTTO at Copeland's
tore.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-12-08
Acquitted of Bribery Charge.

Yazoo City. Dec. 81. G. Du-
laney, charged with bribery, was ac-
quilted early this morning.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1910-12-08

THE MASSAGE WONDERS
Are attained early with use OF
the proper massage creams.
To fill out hollow spots-tO re-g
gain that plump, fresh appearances o. 5
the arms, shoulders and face, consis-
tent scientific massaging with q good
massage cream is the remedy.
HooVER's DRUG Ste
BAMBERG. s. G.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-24
FLOODS IN FRANCE
CON NT|NUE TO GROW:
PARIS IS STRICKEN
Special by Umited Press Wire.


Paris, jan 24The rise
of the Seine which
mark of 1876 The
today and the Care DOrsay
doned
collapse from undermining the foundation
The entire city is danger of
the water mains and the contamination of the supply
The suburb population completely
ting the heating
pictures
irreparable.
The
been stationed other bridges
While the situation
southern
loss in Paris alone placed at 6o0Oo0o
is adding thousands the loss
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-24
CATASTROPHE
WAS AVERTED
BY YOUNG GIRL

But for the keen sense Of smell
possessed by Miss Annie Kish, eigh-
teen years old, an explosion might
have resulted, an aged woman
burned to death, and the house at
Gil West Side avenue destroyed or
badly damaged by fire last night
Miss Kish smelled smoke and after
an investigation found it coming
from a crack under the door of a
closet in which a gallon can filled
with kerosene had been placed. In
the next room lay her aged mother
confined to her bed by paralysis,
from which she has been suffering
for over five months.
An overturned box of matches
caused the fire. The closet in which
the blaze occurred is located in the
kitchen and Is used as a pantry. On
an upper shelf was an open box of
matches and it is thought that the
cat which is kept in the house, in
chasing a mouse, overturned the box,
causing several of the matches to ig-
mite in their fall.
On the floor of the closet was
pile of old newspapers and about
eighteen inches away the oil can The
matches fell on the papers, which
blazed for a few minutes, giving
forth smoke that was detected by
Miss Kish, two rooms away.
The fire was extinguished with
pitcher of water.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-24

According to Edward, who at
tempted to extinguish the blaze, his
mother was attending mass in st.
Stephens Polish Catholic church in
State street, and had left his sister
and him alone. He was in the upper
part of the house when he heard Ste
phania scream and, rushing down
stairs, he found her enveloped in
flames. He tore off her outer dress
and in doing so burned his hands to
such an extent he was unable to use
them.
The young girl rushed into the
yard and was seen by Mrs. Lenchiski,
wife of Theodore Lencheski, a sa-
loon keeper of 616 Charles street.
She informed her husband and Jo-
seph Laskowski, of State street, who
was in the saloon.
Both men ran into the yard of 612
and found the young girl lying fiat
on her face, her clothing still burn
ing. Catching up blanket which
was lying on a bench, Lenhcisky
wrapped the child in it and smoth-
cred the flames.
Edward, his hands badly burned,
ran to the main Office of the coal
docks, about block away, and asked
that his father be informed of the
accident.
Arthur Garben, druggist, of Hall
avenue, telephoned for Dr. Meinzer,
who responded and attended the
children.
~. The girl will die. Edward, while
he sustained burns about the hands
and arms which will disfigure him
for life, is in no danger Of dying.
Shymanske is employed as la
borer at the Lehigh Valley coal
docks and Is the father of six chill
dren. Edward is the oldest and had
been left with his younger sister to
attend the house. He told NEWS re-
porter this morning that his sister
had been very fond of playing with
matches and although repeatedly
warned of her danger, had persisted
in securing and lighting them every
time her mother went out,
Stephania died at her home this
afternoon shortly after O'Clock.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-24
ABOUT $1,000
DAMAGE DONE
AT THE BRIDGE

About 1000 damage was done to
the planks on both sides of the open
ing of the county bridge draw by
the huge ice foes which came down
the Raritan river Saturday night and
yesterday. The ice coming down in
the channel, in some places ten inch
es thick, ripped and smashed the
planking which serves as guide
through the draw.
Very little actual damage was
done to the piling which support the
bridge proper because of the large
spur piles built last spring at the
suggestion of County Engineer Nor
gan F. Larson. The spur pile
causes the ice to ascend its incline
and then break in the drop to the
water.
All day Saturday, yesterday and
today, cakes of various sizes drifted
down the river and Staten Island
sound toward the bay. Little diff
Guilty is experienced by larger craft
in reaching their destination, but
small launches have to be run at
low speed in order to avoid being
stove in.
Saturday the ferryboat. in It's trips
between this city and Tottenville,
continually pounded the foes to the
CONSERVATION of many timid passen-
gers.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-24
TUBE DIAMOND
is PRESIDENT

New officers were elected and in
stalled at big meeting of the First
Perth Amboy Hebrew Mutual Aid So
ciety in the Temple Shaary Tfiloh
last night. The session lasted from
1880 o'clock until almost this morn
ing.
The election to fill the chairs for
the ensuing five months was the
main business transacted. A con-
test resulted for the position of pres
idency. Tube Dimond, the success
full aspirant, Herman Ellis and Nor
ris Slobodien were the candidates.
Mr.. Ellis at first consented to run,
but later declined.
The election resulted as follows:
President, Tube Dimond; vice-presi-
dent, Morris Slobodien; treasurer,
John Fingerote; financial secretary,
j. Trachefsky; trustees. A. Davido-
witz, P. Shapiro and H. Brody. The
installation ceremony was performed
by Nathan Wilentz, the retiring pres
ident.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-24
FOUND WIFE
SITTING IN
CHAIR, DEAD

When James Osterhout reached
his home, 1853 New street, at 7:15
o'clock last night he found his wife,
whom he had left in apparently the
best of health at 2 o'clock yesterday
afternoon, sitting in a chair dead.
DR.. M. s. Meinzer was summoned
and after an examination said that
she had been dead at least two
hours, but was unable to give the
cause.
Coroner Ferd Garretson was noti-
fed, but he was unable to find any
thing suspicious in connection with
Mrs. Osterhout's death. Mr.. Garrett
son gave permission to have an un
dertaker take charge of the body,
but gave orders that it must not be
embalmed until he had consulted
with the county physician.
Mr.. Osterhout, who is a member
of the firm of Connolly & Osterhout,
proprietors of saloon at 311 State
street, left his home at 1:45 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon, at which time
his wife was all right. When he
returned at 7:15 o'clock last night
he found the door locked and was
unable to bring anyone in response
to his repeated knocks With the
aid of small boy. who put his hand
in a small hole In the door and
showed back the bolt, Mr. Osterhout
was able to enter. Almost the first
object that met his gaze was the
body of his wife sitting upright in
her chair.
Mrs. Osterhout was thirty-six
years old. Arrangements for the
funeral are being completed.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-24
FALLS DEAD AT
DINNER TABLE
IN HIS HOME

John Berry, about fifty-hve years
old, died suddenly while eating din
ner yesterday afternoon at the home
of Luke Dalton, 3S3 Washington
street. Apoplexy and alcoholism are
believed to have been the cause.
Berry lose yesterday morning and
proceeded to Graham & MeKenn's
stables to provide for the firms
horses. He returned. it is declared,
under the influence of liquor and sat
down near a stove TO take off his
overshoes. He then took his GUS
tomary seat at the dinner table, cut
a piece of meat, placed it in his
mouth and pitched forward dead.
The investigation by Coroner Gar
retson and the police gave evidence
of a slight attack of nausea. Berry
was single, having boarded at the
Dalton home for some years. He
was a half brother of Mr. Dalton, and
was employed by Graham & McKeon.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-24
SAILOR WAS
HELPLESS IN
FIELD OF ICE

Cries for help and the sounding of
a fog horn brought assistance to a
drifting sailor in Staten Island sound
yesterday The sailor. whose name
is unknown, was bound for shore
from a schooner in the sound. He
was seated in a small power craft
that was too frail to buck the floating
mass of ice He became stalled in a
foe of ice on the flats almost oppo-
site the Lehigh Valley coal docks.
w. E. Jewell, an employe of
George Evans, ship chandler. at l
Smith street, heard the calls for as
sistance. The sailor had drifted
helplessly about for an hour or more.
His boat was in danger of being
crushed by the ice. Assistance came
in time to avert any serious accident
The launch was taken in tow by the
power boat Annie E. and hauled 10
the Lehigh Valley docks.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-24
NEW OFFICERS FOR
CHESEBROUCH ASSN.

A large and enthusiastic meeting
of the Chesebrough Mutual Aid
Society was held Saturday at the
Chesebrough works at which officers
were elected. r. ". Grace and
George Westfield were named as a
committee to investigate the advisa-
bility of establishing a death benefit
in connection with the present sick
benefit department. f. L. Gridley
and Nathaniel Cornelison were
named as committee TO draw up
resolutions upon the death of Fred
erick H Lonseth.
Twenty-four new members were
taken in and three other applica-
tions for membership were received.
The newly-elected officers are: pres
ident, James H. Cassidy; vice presi-
dent, George Westfeld; recording
Albert H. Bran; financial
John F. Carlson; treasur-
er, John F. Carlson; trustees, r. w.
Grace, E. L. Gridley, Nathaniel Cor
nelson, William Nelson and Dennis
Lucey.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-24
ATTACKED ON
THE STREET
BY STRANGER

Johannes Rosenvinge, f1fty-five
years old, of 566 Amboy avenue, lies
at his home in a serious condition,
the result of blow on the head de-
livered by thug early yesterday
morning Rosenvinge was assaulted
for no apparent reason and tie mo-
tive of the assailant is unknown.
Probabilities are he was intoxicated
The attack was made at Smith and
Elm street shortly before o'clock
yesterday morning. Rosenvinge was
on his way to the stables of the
Christian Fiegenspan Brewing Com
pany in Second street. At Elm and
Smith streets he was met by a young
man and asked what time 1t was.
Rosenvinge replied, "near 6 O'Clock. :"
The stranger then asked how many
minutes before 6 o'clock it was and
Rosenvinge said he had no watch,
whereupen. 1t is alleged, Rosenvinge
was given a heavy blow over the
head with some blunt instrument
People on the opposite side of Smith
street ran to his rescue, but the as
sailant had fed and police are still
searching for him.
DR.. Lund was called to attend to
Rosenvinge after he had walked TO
John H. Johnson's home in Oak
street. He there reported to the
agent of the brewing company that
he was unable to work.
William L. Reynolds, forty-seven
years old of Long Branch, answer
ing the description given by Rosen-
vinge, was arrested at 9:15 o'clock
yesterday morning by aPtrolman
Tonnesen. AS nothing could be
proven against Reynolds, he vas dis
charged.
DR.. Lund attended the man and
found two severe scalp wounds, be-
sides some bad contusions on the
head. Rosenvinge told the physician
that it looked like a case of highway
robbery, as his pockets were turned
inside out when he regained his
senses.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-24
EVANCEtlSTIC SERVICES
AT The BAPTIST CHURCH

Since the beginning of the new
year evangelistic services have been
held every Sunday at the First Bap-
tist church of this city. At the SER
vice of last evening the first fruits
OF these meetings were seen in the
baptism of two, and in the after
meeting that was held. when eleven
came forward, thereby declaring
their decision for the Christian life.
These meetings will continue to be
held successive sunday evenings.
There is hearty gospel singing, sim
pie, searching preaching, with testi-
mony and confession.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-24

A. S. Kanengieser, of Newark, as
toastmaster, presided and speeches
were made by men of note from the
principal cities of the state. The
banquet started at o'clock. Speech
es were in accord with the occasion
and were given with a view of en-
ping the young men with bright as
poets for the future. The speakers
urged the young men to go on with
organization work.
The officers sof the State Associa-
tion were installed by-IJudge New
ident, Samuel Rothberg, of Plain
field; first deputy state president.
Meyer A. Friedman, of this city; re-
cording secretary, Louis Levy, of
Newark; financial secretary. Herman
Levine, of Jersey City.
Judge Newcorn, the installing
officer, spoke at length on organiza-
tion work, pointing out the move
ments made to date and of what
was necessary in the future. He
told of the necessity of ardent work
in order to maintain a good stan
dard and outlined many difficulties
that would have to be overcome.
Albert Leon, of this city, presented
his views on the Y. M. H. A. of the
state, using as his subject, Benefits
of Fraternal Consolidation" He
lauded the young men for what they
have accomplished to date, but
urged them to proceed. He gave
assurance that they have the back
ing of older Hebrews, particularly
in this city. Mr.. Leon made partic-
ular mention of the excellent work
done by the young men in this city.
He gave assurances of good home
for the Perth Amboy branch of the
organization and he concluded with
an appeal to keep up the good work
until an international organization
has been effected. He was loudly
applauded Joseph E. Stricken, of
this city, also spoke, as did the new
ly-installed officers.
Former Assemblyman Myron c.
Ernst, of. Jersey City, gave warm
address on Y. M. H. A. matters.
State President Rothberg spoke upon
the excellent work accomplished to
date. First Deputy State President
Friedman, of this city, outlined the
progressiveness of the organization
at the present time. He told of the
necessity of harmony in the organi-
zation's ranks to perform successful
work. Dr. Bernard Feldman, of
this city, made few remarks on
the subject of organization.
The general substance of the ad-
dresses tended to show the excellent
work done to date and that all those
interested are taking an optimistic
view of the future. General good
feeling and sociability was the key
note of the event yesterday This
city is one of those in the lead in
the work thus far, as was shown
Yesterday. About hundred repre-
sentatives from various Y. NJ. II. A.
branches in the state were present,
including ten members from this
city.
The menu was as follows:
Oyster Cocktail
Celery Sailed Almonds Olives
Mock Turtle, Anglaise
Fried Filet Of Sole, Remoulade
Filet Mignon en- Bellevue
Lima Beans Potato Croquettes
Sorbet au Rum
Roast Phia. Capon Apple Sauce
Lettuce, Salad
Ice Cream Cakes
Fruit Bon-bons
Demi Tasse
Present from this city were: Miss
Tena Friedman; Meyer A. Friedman,
Joseph f. Stricken, Albert Leon,
David Beam, DR.. B, Feldman, Jacob
Rosenthal, Louis lsenberg, John
Slobodien, Leo Jacobsen, Samuel
Borak and Hyman Friedman.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-24

Mrs. Becker arose as usual yester-
day morning and started to get the
morning meal. Her husband did not
see anything unusual in her actions,
ali h0ugh he has noticed that she
brooded a good deal lately Mrs.
Becker went ont in the yard and
when about ten minutes her husband
missed her. he began a search at
once. Mrs. Becker's parents, who re-
side next door We're aroused and
Joined in the search. GHlion Schu-
Ter. brother Of Mrs. Becker, found
a hat and rubber lying on the bank
near the water, which was the first
clue that she had jumped overheard.
Her body was recovered at once
lying in shallow water 500 feet from
Winant avenue Coroner William
H. Jackson. of New Brighton, who
viewed the body, said it was a case
of suicide and gave a permit for the
removal Of the body
Besides her father and mother,
Mrs. Becker is survived by two
brothers, Frederick and George
Schuler. Patrolman George V. Hall,
of the 99th. precinct station, Totem
vile, took charge until the arrival
of the coroner. Arrangements for
the funeral are being completed
The funeral will be held from her
late residence, 2 o'clock Wednesday
afternoon, followed by a service in
ST. Peters German Lutheran church,
Kreischerville, at 2:30 O'Clock. Rev.
DR.. Jacob Ganss will ofieiate and in
terment will follow in the West Bap-
tist ceemtery, Kreischerville. Z
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-24
BAPTIsT BROTHERHOOD
MEET TOMORROW NIGHT

In the Baptist chapel in Fayette
street tomorrow night there will be
held the first regular meeting of the
Baptist brotherhood of Perth Am
boy. This will be meeting for men
only, to be addressed by Rev. George
G. Wilding, d. D., pastor of the Simp-
son M. e. church. The new consti-
tuition, prepared by the appointed
committee, will be reported. There
will be something good to eat and
warm to drink. Those who are in
any way interested are invited to
come themselves, and to bring their
men friends with them.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-24
HER DAUGHTER MISSING

Mrs. Kaltenbach, of 40S Ogden
place, reported TO the police last
night that Helen Cook, her daugh-
ter, had been missing since Saturday.
The missing girl is fourteen years
old, five feet in height and light COM
plexion. She wore a light skirt,
dark coat and brown tam-o-shanter
hat
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-24
BIG FEATURES FOR THE
NURSES HOME BENEFIT

In addition to the excellent pro-
gram that has been arranged for the
entertainment for the benefit of the
nurses home of the hospital in the
Auditorium Thursday night, Major
d. Scott Chisholm, of New York, has
promised to appear Major Scott is
friend of Neil Macphatter, who
will be the feature of the program,
and will give bagpipe selections and
impersonations of the famous Scotch
comedian, Harry Lauder.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-24
INSTALLATI0
BANQUET WAS
FINE AFFAIR
State Officers of Young
Mems Hebrew Association
Filled Chairs.
AT HOTEL NARVARRE
NEWARK LAST NIGHT

Hebrews from every part of the
state assembled at the Hotel Ma
varre, in Newark, last night at
banquet marking the installation of
state officers of the Young Mems
Hebrew Association. The ceremo-
MES and banquet were held in the
den of the hotel, which had been
decorated for the occasion.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-24
WOMAN
JUMPS IN WATER
AT KREISCHERVILLE
Mrs. Elizabeth Becker, Wife of Anton
Becker, Commits Suicide Near Her
Home Early Yesterday Morning.
GRIEvED OVER SONS ILLNESS

t
Tottenyile 24:-DespOndent
Becker
old wife Becker Winan
vIe yesterday Jumping
children Frederick, Anton
story in
Illness : believed preyed her mind
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-24
COUNTY BUDGET TO
BE | OVER THIS YEAR
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
New Brunswick, Jan. 24:-At the
meeting of the Board of Freehold
ers this morning the budget was
taken up, but at noon it had not
been adopted. Thus far appropria-
tions have been made carrying
$222,300 and it is expected the total
amount will reach $2S0,000 when
complete. The budget last year was
100000 The democratic appoin-
tees for the different county Offices
presented their bonds and were ac-
cepted.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-24
AT ONCE.

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nished, location especially desirable
for professional man, to rent or for
sale; terms very reasonable. Must
be disposed of at once, on account
of leaving town. Enquire News
office. S496-1-24-1t+
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1910-01-24
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