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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-02
KILLED TRYING
To AVOID FALL
John Kosmeter of Chauncey
Street Meets Death Under
|. V. Coal Car.
BODY BADLY MANGLED
Had Choice of Swinging Un-
der Car or PIunging Into
Heroic Effort.

In trying to avoid being hurled in
to a coal bin on the Lehigh Valley
stock grounds yesterday afternoon,
John Kosmeter, of Chauncey street,
fell under light coal car and was
crushed to death. He had a choice
between two kinds of deaths, as it
were, and in an effort to save him
self from being thrown to the pit of
a big bin, he landed under the wheels
of the car which he had hold on, and
was crushed, so that he died almost
instantly. His right arm was sew
cred and he was terribly crushed
about the abdomen. DR.. G. W. Tyr
rell, the regular Lehigh Valley sur
geon, was called but there was no
need for his services, as the man
was dead before he arrived. Cor
oner Ferd Garretson viewed the re-
mains, investigated the cause Of the
accident and gave a removal permit
to Michael Zylka.
Kosmeter was employed by the
Lehigh Valley Company and worked
in a gang of which L. G. Dalton, a
local alderman, is foreman. The ac-
cident happened about 4:30 o'clock
yesterday afternoon as Kosmeter
with other members of the gang,
were engaged in dumping the con-
tents of coal cars into bins. Accord
ing to Coroner Garretson's findings,
Kosmeter was on the south side Of
the track, where the accident hap
pened. After two cars had been
emptied he attempted to cross to the
north side. He crossed on what Is
known as a dead hatch" between
openings into coal bins. AS he step
ped on the hatch loaded coal car
was rammad forcibly against two
rempty cars and one Of them sstr1lc s5- (
Kosmeter. He grabbed a hold of the
end of it to avoid going into the bir
nearest him and in so doing was
thrown under the wheels \ crush
| ed before assistance could be given
| The victim was ffty-five years OLE
and had a wife and children living il
Europe. He has two sons in thi
city.
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THIEVES ENTER
THREE PLACES
Break Into Two Stores and
Saloon in Smith St. Dur
ing the Night.
ONLY GET 81 In CASH
VonSpreckelsen's M'Cready's
and Emil Bohnsack's Brok-
en- lnto-- Probably Boys.

Three places In Smith street be-
tween Madison avenue and State
street were entered by thieves last
night and according to investigations
made this morning but 81 was
taken. The thieves. believed to have
been boys, broke into the confection-
cry store of Carl Won Spreckelsen, at
146 Smith street; the stationery and
sporting goods store Of William R..
McCready, at 1856 Smith street, and
the saloon of Emil Bohnsack, at 158-
100 Smith street. Mr.. Bohnsack
found cigars In the rear of his place
that belonged to neither himself or
Mr.. McCready, and that would indi-
cate the miscreants did other jobs in
cigar stores, candy stores or saloons.
In each case entrance was gained by
breaking back windows.
In Search of Money.
From all indications the thieves
were after money. They tried the
safe in Mr.. McCready's store and not
being able to open 1t, 1t seems they
kicked the door, for 1t bore scratch
es this morning that indicated it had
been kicked with a shoe Nothing
has been found missing from the
places of Messrs. Bohnsack and Nc
Cready, but 81 was removed from a
cash register in Mr.. Won Spreckel-
sens store. No other goods has
been found missing from the latter
place. The matter was reported to
the police.
Break Pane of Glass.
In gaining an entrance to Bohn-
sacks saloon the robbers broke a
pane of glass and forced a heavy
wire netting from one of the rear
windows in the rear of two bowling
alleys. They took nothing. fro@yall
| thdfrations, but dumped a box Of
matches and glass of toothpicks or
the floor. Mr.. Bohnsack's bartender
saw that the place had been entered
| upon opening 1t this morning. Later
upon investigation the proprietor
| found twenty-three cigars OF a cheaI
| brand and a package of chewing gun
outside of the window by which they
| entered. Mr.. Bohnsack compared
| the cigars with those q his place
and with those being sold by Mr. Nc
| Cready and 1T was found that the!
| had not belonged to them.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-02
CONCERN MAY
LOCATE HERE
Trenton Rubber Goods Com
I pany Likes the Facilities.

Ole F. Carlson, proprietor of the
Carlson Rubber Goods Co., of Tren-
ton, was In town yesterday after
noon, looking up a site for his fac
tory, which he intends to move to
this city shortly. 1t is the intention
of the concern to locate here, on ac-
count of the more advantageous ship
ping facilities, than at Trenton. They
want to find loft, where there is
power and steam heat connected.
The company manufactures such
goods as rubber balls, novelties and
nipples. While only employing
about twenty men at the present
time, from their increased business,
they hope to keep much larger
number busy. Mr.. Carlson called on
Albert Leon, secretary Of the Board
of Trade, but found him away for the
day. He will visit this city shortly,
and confer with the local board re-
garding the proposition.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-02
BIG STEAMER
is CONDEMNED
AshfieId Carried Asphalt
Here for Some Years.

The British steamship Ashfeld,
sailing between this port and Trin1-
dad, has been condemned by the
government and is now out Of COM
mission for good. The steamer and
it's captain, ]. l.. Anderson, are we'll
known In this city, the steamer hav-
ing brought cargoes of asphalt here
to the Barber Asphalt Works for
many years past. The Ashfield was
an old boat, and one Of the dirtiest
that came In here.
1t is claimed by nautical men
around here that the Ashfeld had
been condemned before, but that the
name had been changed several
times and a few minor repairs made
and kept in commission just the
same. The boat is now believed to
be in marine graveyard across the
water, such as ]. H. Gregory con-
ducts in this city. Captain Anderson
has been transferred to another
steamer of the line.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-02
CLOSE AFFAIRS
OF FORMER co.
Chancellor Pitney Sustains
Receiver Lyon of the P. A.
Shipbuilding Company.
$4,000 CLAIM WAIVED
Rhode Island Firm Loses
Suit for Alleged Damages
Money for Creditors.

Judge Adrian Lyon, receiver Of
the old Perth Amboy Shipbullding
and Engineering Company, which
went bankrupt some years ago, re-
ceived notice today from Chancellor
Mahlon Pitney, Of The Court OF
Chancery, that the latter has sus-
tained Receiver Lyons contention in
the claim of the Nautical Prepara-
tory School, formerly a Rhode Is
land corporation, but now a bankrupt
concern, in the matter of the schools
81 3, 900 claim against the former To-
cal concern.
viii Satisfy Creditors.
Hearing on this question took
place before Chancellor Pituey, at
Trenton, on November %, 1910, and
the chancellor's decision had been
withheld until today. Judge Lyon
has not, as yet, received the courts
opinion on the case, but is very
much elated over the victory It
will not only allow the shipbuilding
company's business to be completely
closed, but also satisfy the claims Of
scores Of creditors, who have waited
patiently during the past eight years
III eAblt4 pdJLOL VI d luIl SCLLlEulSul Ci
their bills. Judge Lyon is of the
opinion the creditors will be paid the
face of their claims, but not interest
on the same
Contract For School Ship.
When in existence the Perth Am
boy Shipbuilding and Engineering
Company entered into contract with
the Nautical Preparatory School, of
Rhode Island, for the ship to be
known as Young America. but
bankruptcy proceedings against the
local concern halted work on the
craft. The contract was valued at
100000. The proceedings brought
against Receiver Lyon was for al
legged damages involved in the fail
ure of the local concern to fulfill
their contract.
This decision winds up the affairs
of a company which have taken more
space in the press and attention Of
T<he public, perhaps, than any other
La1krupted concern in like period.
Tba C,iiy,of Perth Amboy released Its
claim on wet dock property to
Jam p'aaIi-oH On t>--Asgust 12. 1915
| NScSlNeF
Z f0r %
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respect and was considered one of
the leading social functions of the
younger set of Keyport this season.
Parades This Afternoon.
The great civic and baby parade Is
In progress this afternoon and 1t Is
estimated that 10000 people are in
town. The weather Is as fine as
could be asked for. Trolleys and
trains from nearby towns and the
cities began to carry the people in
town early this morning. The
Queens float drawn by four white
horses and decorated with lavender
wistaria and asparagus ferns, was
by far the prettiest of any ever seen
in any previous carnival parade. Sur
rounding the Queen were her eight
attendants and the two flower girls.
AS predicted, both the civic and baby
parades, as well as the decorations,
surpassed any of previous years.
Mardi Gras Tonight.
The second days demonstration,
which began this afternoon, will con-
clude with big Mardi Gras fete to-
night. An inspection Of tt Keyport
fire department opened today's fes-
tivities. According to the elaborate
preparations made the celebration
will conclude in most exquisite
manner with the mardi gras tonight.
Keyport is In gay attire because of
the carnival exercises. Crowds are
filing the streets in places. Hun
dreds Of visitors are on hand from
Perth Amboy, New Brunswick, and
many other places in Middlesex and
Monmouth counties.
1t Is gratifying for the workers for
the carnival that such fai1 weather
conditions exist. 1T has thus fai
tended to make the affair a more at
| tractfve one than has been held II
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THOUSANDS WITNESS
GROWING OF QUEEN
KeypOrt COnfers Royal Honors on
Miss Florence Armstrong; brilliant
Exercises at CarnivaPs 0 Opening.
MARD| CRAS FETE FOR TONIGHT
Special TO the EVENING NEWS.

Special TO the EVENING NEWS.
Keyport, Aug. with hundreds
of visitors present, the gala festivi-
ties of the Keyport carnival opened
last night, when Miss Florence Arm
strong was crowned as queen and the
place turned over to her for the night
and today. 1t is estimated that at
least 5000 people witnessed the cor
onation exercises. The queens royal
color was lavender, the attendants
~and flower girls wearing lavender
belts and streamers. The Keyport
silver band was at its best and the
music rendered was exceptionally
fine.
Band Played Overture.
The exercises were opened by the
band playing American Melody"
and Lieut.. Santelmns' A cornet
solo, "Silver Threads Among the
Gold" by George Pease, was then
rendered. The young ladies' chorus
next sang the coronation song, "The
Watch on the Rhine" accompanied
by the bands quartet.
- Mayor Declares Her Queen.
Mayor W. q. Warn at this time
stepped forward and declared Miss
Armstrong, Queen of the Carnival
of 1911" and invested her with the
authority over the town during the
celebration. The exercises were con-
cluded by the band playing Put
Your Arms Around Me Honey"
Royal Ball Follows.
While several thousand people lis
tened to the band concert following
the exercises on the Pavilion Hotel
lawn, the Queens ball was In prog
ress in the beautifully decorated ball
room of the hotel. Jewetys orches-
ira furnished the music for this
function in a very pleasing manner.
1t was a very brilliant affair in every
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-02
TO KEEP-FFR FRUIT FRUIT
COVERED OVER
Police Cooperating With
Health Dept More Sanitary.

The police are cooperating with the
health authorities in an effort to en-
force the rule to keep covered all fruits
meats, etc, exposed for sale. Health
Commissioner Leo Schwartz stated to-
day that the rule must be lived up
to no matter what course must be ia
ken to enforce it. He claims it is
for the benefit Of the public that such
a course is taken as eatables laying
about gathering all sorts of germs may
become the cause of disease.
Fruits that are eaten without prep
arations, especially must be kept COW
cred. For years the health authori-
ties have been enforcing the rule to
keep figs covered wherever exposed for
sale on sidewalks, etc. At this time
campaign is being waged to keep all
fruits covered when laid on stands for
sale.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-02
PRESIDENT SIMON HAS
THREE DAYS TO RESIGN
speciuI by United Pre.> wirs.

Port au Prince, Aug. 2:-Bringing
with them promises that the city Will
not be sacked the Diplomatic Corps re-
turned today from conferences with
the revolutionary leaders whose forces
closely invest the capitol. President
Antoine Simon has been granted three
days in which to resign and is prepar-
ing himself for flight. The American
cruiser Des Moines, the British Melpo-
meme, made preparations to land mar
ines at a moment S notice.
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hpeCiQI UU { NIItU fEsNS " VI
New York, Aug. 2-Judges of the
supreme court and hundreds of citi-
zens attended the funeral in the
Holy Trinity church, Brooklyn, OF
Edwin \. shepherd today. Cover
nor Dix. Admiral Schley and hun
dreds of other noted persons in pub
lie life were present
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-02
RESCUE MINER
FROM CAVE-IN

Special bg United Press Wire.
Joplin, Mo, Aug. 2.-Joseph
Clary, the young miner, enJombed
three days in the cave-in of the
White Oak mine, was rescued today,
and all but collapsed from exhaus-
tion and emotion when he was car
ried to his mother.
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Odd FeIIoWs--kotice

Members of Lawrence Lodge, No.
eC, /. o. o. F., are requested to meet
at Odd Fellows Hall. Thursday af-
ternoon at 1880 to attend the funer-
al of our late Brother Joseph Miller.
BY order of the Noble Grand.
CHAS. F. MOORE. Secy.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-02
3 MEN ADRIFT
FOR SO DAYS
Special by United Press Wire.

New York, Aug. 2-Thirty-siz days
adrift on the Atlantic ocean three men
from Providence, R. l., were picked up
by the steamship Briea. They sailed
from Providence on a deep sea fishing
expedition on June IA. They ran into
storm three days later. They were
picked up forty-two miles off the
Azores.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-02
Creditors Have Meeting.
the EVENING NEWS.

3pttfttE 70 FFIo . q y ~ . y Z " y
New Brunswick, Aug. 2:-There is a
meeting here this afternoon of the cred
itors of the Russell Card Company, the
Milltown concern. Referee in Bank
ruptcy, Captain James Parker, of Perth
Amboy, is presiding
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-02
SCHOONER SUNK IN
LONG ISLAND SOUND
Special by United Prees Wirs.

New York, Aug. "A wireless
dispatch from the steamer Massa-
chusetts, from Boston to this city,
said she ran down and sank the
schooner Susan Lickerling in Long
Island sound. The captain and four
of the crew were rescued.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-02
Moving Picture Men Meet.

Cleveland, Ohio, Aug. 2.-The
question of doing away with the
nickelouims all over the United
States and putting moving picture
shows on ten cent basis is under
discussion of the national convention
of moving picture house managers.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-02
yOUR SHIRT BOSONIs.

Fit comfortably when we launder
them. Your attached cuffs too, are
ironed firm and stiff. Shaped TO fit
your wrist and given finish equal
to that OF your collar. Try us.
RARITAN LAUNDRY.
40 Smith st.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-02
PLAYER WHO ATTACKED
UMPIRE FINED 5000
Special bu United Press Wire.

Special by United Press Wire.
Chicago, Aug. 2:-The Board of Di-
rectors of the National League hear
ing the appeal Of Sherwood Magee, of
the Philadelphia club from the decis-
ion of President Lynch suspending him
for the season and fning him 5000 for
assaulting Umpire Finneran, they hand
ed down formal decision sustaining
Lynch in every particular.
EVENING NEWS covers the field
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-02
4 MINERS DIE
IN EXPLOSION
Special bu United Press Wirs.

Special BY United Press Wiys.
Bluef1eld, w. Va, Aug. 2:-Four
miners were killed and nine injured
by an explosion last night In the
Standard Pocahontas Company at
Shannon, w. Va.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-02
EXPRESS COMPANIES
MUST AMEND RATES
Special BY United Press Wire.

Special BY United Press Wire.
Washington, Aug. 2:-The Inter
state Commerce Commission ordered
all express companies to amend their
rates to intermediate stations be-
tween producing and consuming
points in proportion to the full rate
between these points.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-02
Gates Resting Easily.

Special 6y United Press WHe.
Paris, Aug. 2:-John w. Gates
rested easily since he came out of
the sinking spells yesterday, but he
Is still very weak and the infiamma-
ton of his kidneys ia growing worse
again.
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7BU n6Ulnru 6l
BY EXPLOSION
T1rn
William Hanson Feels rorce
of AcetyIene Gas.

William Hanson, seventeen years
old, son of J. S. Hanson, the plumb
er of 1876 New Brunswick avenue, is
confined to his home at 1877 Gordon
street with a badly burned face as
the result of an explosion of an
acetylene gas tank on his fathers
Maxwell touring car at Roosevelt
about $50 o'clock Sunday night
William was about to return
home to this city after a visit that
evening to William Hanson, son of
Martin Hanson, of Roosevelt. He
attempted to light the searchlights
on the machine and not being sue
cessful he unscrewed the pipe from
the tank to see if there was any
water in it. Placing a match too
near, the tank burst in his face For
q time he was almost blinded with
the fash. He drove his car to a
druggists in Roosevelt to get some
thing to relieve the burn and later
brought the machine to this CITY,
where he was attended by Dr. Viii
liam E. Ramsay. Both eyebrows
we're burned off and his hair singed.
At last reports it was said he would
be out in a few days
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-02

1t keeps grass Garden Hose
at Ice. ft
KELLY & McALINDEN CO.,
23190-s-2-1t*
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7 0BACCO STOCK HAS
DROPPED l5 POINTS
Special bu United Press Wtre.

6ptcfHI % Q LHttsd EFFss y Wtel
New York, Aug. 2.-The American
Tobacco stock dropped fifteen points
from 3S5 10 $40. within ten minutes
on the curb tody, on rumOrs Of in
junction of St. Louis stockholders
who are dissatisfied with the sug-
gestive plans of reorganization.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-02

Keep your lawn green. Good gar
den hose, 10c. # at
KELLY & McALINDEN CO,
2Sl9O-S-2-1t+
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-02

Slightly damaged Porch Shades,
79c. Six and eight foot sizes.
KELLY & McALINDEN CO,
23190-S-2-1t*
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-02

Oil Stoves. Special at $3.75.
KELLY & McALINDEN CO.,
23190-S-2-1t+
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TRAIN WRECKED
AND 2 KILLED
Specful bu United Press Wfre.

Clarksburg, W. Va, Aug. 2:-The
New York and ST. Louis fast passen-
ger train on the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad was wrecked early to-day,
three miles west of Salem. The en-
gineer and fireman were killed and
many passengers bruised. The cause
of the wreck is unknown.
You'll find 1t in the NEWS.
AUTOMOBILES FOE RENT.
Parties taken anywhere day or
night G. A. Sexton, 70 Smith St.
Phone 181.
22586-7-10-tf*
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STEAMSHIP AGROUND,
PASSENGERS RESCUED

srectal by Uvited Press Wire.
New London, Conn, Aug q
Steamship ShinneCOck, from New
York TO Block Island, ran ashore
early today off Long Beek Oh the
Long Island shore All aboard we're
taken off by the steamer Manhausett.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ly fair with proba-
bly, local showers
tonight or Thurs
day.
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Tel. 147-L.
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LAST EDITION

TWELVE PAGES.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05
PAID FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Anderson Council Acts i'm Keenino
with City's Progress.

Anderson, March 3O.-City coun-
ell, at special meeting tonight, ad-
opted an ordinance lookin.. to a re-
organization of the fire department.
The old system Of "a volunteer depart-
ment was abolished. Fire Driver w.
l.. Jackson was elected chief and is
to give his full time to the duties Of
same. The department will consist Of
l8 men, exclusive of the chief and
three fire wagon drivers. These men
Will be paid stated annual salaries.
which will be supplemented by extra
pay for each fire call.
The l8 men will not give all OF
their time to the department, but
Will answer the fire calls from their
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05
CshlIren's Garden Contest.

The Civic League Of Sumter has
decided to offer prizes to school
children for the most improved
premises. There will BE d first and
second prize, in cash. for the most
impro. "A back yard. and a first and
second prize In cash for the most
improved front yard.
Any white child In Sumter may
try for these prizes, and each child
may try for one or both.
AS aid in making this a success
Congressman Lever has sent a large
bag Of packages OF seed which will
be given on application to any child.
The package includes vegetable. as
we'll as flower seed, so any boy or
girl who would rather devote his
yard space to vegetables, can enter
this contest.
Although little late in the year
to begin such work. much can still
be accomplished II the boys and
girls will begin at once.
The committee in charge will visit
the premises Of those interested now,
and again before the prizes are dis
tributed. which will probably be the
latter part Of June. but notice of
this will be given later. All desiring
to try will please notify one Of the
ladies on the committee, Mrs. Fer
dinand Levi. Mrs. ]. NJ. Knight, Mrs.
j. p. Maurer. or Miss Kate Moses, so
that they may see the grounds be-
fore any Improvement is begun.
Those wishing seed can obtain them
from Miss Armida Moses, IA South
Washington street.
Anyone entering this contest not
only has a chance to make $500. but
can feel that he or she is helping To
make his home and town more at
tractive. and Is thereby aiding the
Chamber Of Commerce in it's work
for Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1911-04-05

These rules are necessary for the
protection of the manufacturers as
we'll as for the farmer
Those OF the students who are TAX
Ing the Agricultural Course are given
both practical and theoretical in
structions in the analysis OF COM
mercial fertilizers during their junior
and senior years. Thus they learn
for themselves what fertilizer analy-
ais Is. They are glad to introduce
any OF their farmer friends. al any
time. to their instructors who vii,
gladly show them through the lab
oratories and explain more in detail
the methods of this work.