davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-13
CONFER ABOUT
LEWIS STREET
Streets and Sewers Commit
tee OF Board OF Aldermen
Will Meet Tonight.
MEET PROPERTY OWNERS
City Enginssr Will be Pres
snt--ShortaQs of Concrets
Will be Discussed.
MEET PROPERTY OWNERS

A conference on the Lewis street
pavement subject has been arranged
between the city's committee on streets
and sewers, of the Board of Aldermen
the city engineer and Lewis street
property owners, to be held at eight
O. clock tonight in the council cham
Der at city hall At this the question
as to whether or not enough concrete
has been laid by the Hastings Pave
ment Company in Lewis street will be
the main subject.
1t is also expected, however, that
some Of the property owners will com
plain about the quality Of concrete
used. Some claim it is mostly crushed
stone and sand with lack of cement
The complaining RESIDENTS along the
thoroughfare claim that the concrete is
but from one and one-half to three and
one-half inches thick, when it should
be four inches in thickness.
City officials are inclined to believe
that the contractors, the Hastings Paw
ing Company, are fair and would not
resort to such a method Of defrauding
the city or tax payers. One official sta
ted it might be that a new engineer OF
he, perhaps, was trying to make a rec
ord for himself with the company by
laying the pavement as cheaply as
possible and perhaps had ventured a
trifle too far in doing so.
City Engineer 8. ]. Mason reported
yesterday that the Hastings concern
had laid but an average Of three in
ches Of concrete in Lewis street. A
map has been prepared, following a
detailed investigation, which will prob
ably be shown at the meeting tonight
John Fothergill, Of 942 Rector
street, has been selected city inspec-
tor of the Lewis street work. He is
at present inspector Of the Hobart
street work and is considered to be
one Of the most capable men in the
city. He succeeds Gus Rosin.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-13
POISON CASE
HAS MYSTERY
Ohio Affair Rivals One in
West Virginia.
Srecial bN United Press Wire.

Special by Uaited Press Wire.
Delaware, Ohio, June 13:-Claiming
a parallel case to the famous Laura
Farnsworth- -Schenck poisoning case at
Wheeling, w. Va, police to-day arrest
ed Mrs. Jessie R. Way Henkle, step
mother of Miss Merle Henkle, on a
charge Of administering arsenic to the
girl who is twentyone years old. De
tectives learned to-day Mrs. Henkle
was a friend Of Mrs. Schenck s. The
woman asserts her innocence.
Miss Henkle says she returned home
from house party with nervous break
down and that her step-mother cared
for her. Before she was taken very
i'll and sent to Jane Case hospital
where the physicians pumped two
drachms of arsenic from her stomach.
Detectives say the poison was given in
solution of grape juice. Mrs. Hen
kle was released on $4,000 bail, fur
nished by her father, wealthy mer-
chant of Caldwell, Ohio.
Miss Henkle said her mother was
jealous of her father s attention to her.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-13
HOT ON TRAIL
OF STABBER
Expect to Arrest South
River Man Seon.

County Detective Richard A. Pei
tier Is hot on the trail of Michael
Smith, the man who is alleged to
have stabbed Benjamin Miller twice
at South River Saturday night, and
believes he will have him in the
clutches of the law In few days. He
declares he knows his whereabouts.
The victim, who is confined In St.
Peters Hospital, at New Brunswick,
Is not so seriously injured as 1t was
at first reported. 1t was stated at
the hospital this afternoon that his
condition Is much improved, that
neither lung was punctured and the
ma" may be able to leave the institu-
ton this week.
AS told yesterday, Miller was a
vender of ice cream from a push
cart. His assailant worked as a
driver Of beer wagon for George
Allgair, Of South River. Smith was
driving through Maple street, South
River, about 7 o'clock Saturday ev-
ening, when he met Miller with the
push cart. The street is partly dug
up for the new water mains the bor-
ough Is laying, and there was hardly
room for the vehicles to pass. Both
stopped and argued as to which
should give way to the other. Some
heated words passed, which resulted
in Smith jumping from the wagon.
Miller says Smith struck him with
his fist and then stabbed him twice
with a long-bladed knife. The first
wound was in the left shoulder, the
other just above the first rib.
After doing the cutting Smith
jumped into his wagon and drove off.
He went to Mr.. Allgair's and told
that gentleman that he had had some
trouble with push cart man. He
turned over $40 due Mr.. Allgair and
was paid $40 due him for wages.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-13
ATTENTION TO
AMB0Y AVENUE
Property Owners Want Re-
surfacinq--S Sprinkler

Property owners of Amboy ave
nue. again met last night and dis
cussed the subject of topdressing
that thoroughfare. A sprinkler has
been set at work there, but the prop
erty owners want the street resur-
faced and then sprinkled with oil
and kept in good condition. They
declare that automobiles loosen the
stone and binder, causing holes to
form. At the present time there are
many deep holes that are menace
to traffic, some declare.
A man was present last night, who
is alleged to have told the Amboy
avenue residents that he was sent
from the Board of Freeholders to in
form them that the work of repair
ing the pavement had been settled
upon. Upon a question from NJ, ],
Dinesen, If he was not the contractor,
the man said he was. Another meet
ing will be held shortly.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-13
MIDDLEStX AUT0lSTS
PLAN FOR AN OUTING
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Metuchen, June 13:-It was decided
last night at the meeting of the Mid
dlesex Auto Club, held at Elmwood
Farm" this place to have grand raj
ly of Middlesex autolsts on June "a
at Rumson Inn, Rumson Road, as well
as a clam steam and several other at
traetive features. Autoists VIII motor
to the Inn by routes chosen at their
own discretion.
DR.. A. L. Ellis, president of the club
entertained at his magnificent farm
last night. The attendance was small
owing to the weather. A committee was
appointed to arrange for the orally
as follows. L. A. Voorhees,, A. Wayne
Clark, of New Brunswick and DIR. Ellis.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-13
$4,000 SUIT
FOR EYESIGHT
SOren Anderson Starts Ac-
tion Against Man.

Suit for $4,000 was started in
the supreme court today by Soren
Anderson, of 334 Market street,
against Joseph Solderini, of SO LIP
erty place, Weehawken, who ran
down the local man at noon time on
May IA, as he stepped from a trolley
car at Smith and Prospect streets.
Anderson was blind in his right eye
at the time and received injuries in
the accident which have seriously i'm
paired the sight of the other optic.
Joseph E. Stricken is bringing suit
for the local man.
Anderson was run down by Sol
derini in his auto, which bore New
York and New Jersey license mum
bers, as he stepped from the trolley
car on his blind side. The auto was
stopped instantaneously and, 1t is
said, could have avoided the man
entirely If there had been room at
the curb. Acting Recorder James S.
Wight released the Weehawken man
to await the development Of Ander-
sons injuries. 1t is understood Sol
derln1 is a contractor and well ia
Vored with worldly goods.
Anderson is about fifty years old
and, previous to the accident, had
been employed at the Perth Amboy
Gas Works. 1t was while at work
there, he lost the sight of his right
eye by an explosion. He has a large
family.
He was the second person In the
Anderson family to have their sight
impaired. Charles Anderson q
brother, was kicked by horse sew
eral years ago and rendered sight
less
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-13
CLOSE LIBRARY
EVERY SUNDAY
Board of Trustees ADOPT
New ScheduIe--Shut Thres
Nights During Week.
CONTINUE TO OCTOBER |
President Hoylsr Names
Working Committses--Li
brarian Submits Report.
CONTINUE TO OCTOBER

A summer schedule for the public
library of this city was adopted last
night at a monthly meeting OF the
Board Of Trustees. From now until
October l the institution will be
closed Sunday afternoons and dur
ing the months Of July and August
1t will be closed Tuesday, Thursday
and Friday nights Of each week
This Is modification OF last year s
rule, by which the institution was
kept closed Tuesday, Thursday and
Friday nights during July, August
and September. President Hoyler
appointed new committees and re-
ports were read and approved at the
meeting last night. The librarian s
report showed increases in the total
circulation Of May over the CORE
spending month of last year. The
adult circulation during that month
increased 391, while the Juvenile
circulation decreased eleven.
Committees in Power.
The following committees are now
in power: observation-disclosures
Commissioners Andrews, Kitchel and
the new man to be chosen; house
Commissioners Hoyler, Kitchel and
Andrews.
The librarian reported upon new
idea of utilizing the auditorium in
the library building as a place for
story telling to children. She said
the plan had been tried and found
to work to perfection. The librarian
appeared before the board and spoke
upon the summer schedule subject.
She was authorized to spend 800
for new books. Miss Hartmann, her
assistant, was granted a leave Of abb
sence of six weeks, without pay, to
attend a summer library school.
DR.. Kitchel reported having Sc
cured a map of the city from Mason
& Smith and had it framed. Mason
& Smith were given a vote of thanks.
Bills amounting to s250.32 were
audited and ordered paid
Librarians Report.
The librarians report for May, in
part, follows: Total circulation,
4,740; May, 1910, 1890; $50 in
crease. Largest daily, 292; May,
1910, 253; 80 increase. Smallest
daily, 1O1; May, 1910, 119; IS de
;
May. 1910, 2,765; 391 increase.
Juvenile circulation, 1884: May,
1910, 1875; IL decrease. Number
of borrowers, 5,729; membership
cards issued, Al; contagious disease
cases reported, "a. Reading room
Daily readers, 94S; Sunday readers,
ga; reference questions, SO. Books
volumes added, 11O; volumes pur-
chased, 106; by gift, A. repaired in
library, S5; covered in library, l.;
worn out, 80; damaged, /. Finances
Fines, $500; reserves, $1.22;
receipts, s2042; expenditures,
S7.87; balance, s12.55.
Treasurer's Report.
The treasurer's report for May
follows: Balance, s1,244.26. Dis
bursements- Salaries, $3.50; light
ing, s245O; library supplies, s14.95;
books. s121.61; rebinding, s54.57;
janitor supplies, 1925; telephone,
$3.50; total, s451.3S. Balance,
s792.8S.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-13
3 RUHAWAYS
CAUSE ALARM
Thrilling Escapes Yesterday
Afternson--Uamaqs SLIGHT.

Thrilling escapes from injuries of
pedestrians resulted in three runaways
that occurred in this city since yester-
day afternoon. Fortunately no iniur-
les were incurred and little damage is
reported to have resulted A horse at
tached to light wagon belonging to
the local Board of Health and a team
OF horses driven by a farmer from
South Jersey ran away yesterday af-
ternoon. A team of heavy draught
horses attached to heavy delivery wa
gon, the property of the Roessler &
Hasslaeher Chemical Company, ran
away this morning narrowly y missing
several pedestrians and rigs in their
mad hight up New Brunswick avenue.
Board of Health's Rig.
The Board of Health rig in charge
OF Inspector Samuel T. Frost, was
standing on Smith street, between State
and King streets about three 0 CLOCK
yesterday afternoon, when the animal
took fright and darted off towards
King street. Mr.. Frost was in a store
at the time. The animal was stopped
at King street by Lars Christensen in
the nick of time, as it was heading for
an excavation.
Brighten Farmers Team.
A farmer IS team, attached to a heavy
wagon, became frightened on Division
street south of Broad yesterday after
noon and ran wildly into New Bruins
Wick avenue, striking a rig belonging
to the R. j. Rogers Lumber Co. at Di.
vision and Fayette streets. A man
was knocked over, but reported himself
uninjured The maddened horses were
stopped on New Brunswick avenue
about a block west of Division street.
Chemical company's Horses.
A team belonging to the Roessler &
Hasslacher Chemical Company, started
from the Pennsylvania freight station
IN Fayette street and ran westward out
New Brunswick avenue this morning,
Traffic was heavy at the time and many
narrow escapes were witnessed. The
frightened horses were stopped near the
Lehigh Valley railroad crossing.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-13
Two Places Struck by lightning Here
--HightstOWn Church Crowded for
Peddie Institute Exercises Hi.
PANIC WAS NARROWLY AVERTED
Whole Atlantic Coast aud Nearby In
land Cities Suffer- Wire Communi-
cation Cut Off Between Cities.
Special By United Press Wire.

York. twenty-five
millions dollars details
places Norfolk
aing communications
will take three days repair the damage
Hampton Roads particularly suffered
missing bodies
tnuing jammed ne
leveled
a thesep places Ike before the heavy
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-13
JOHNSON|STHE
IDOL OF LONDON
Negro Champions Auto
Blocked With the Crowds.
Special BY United Press Wire.

Special By United Press Wire.
London, June 13:-No visiting
potentate ever received the welcome
accorded Champion Jack Josnson,
who Is today the idol of the British
public. His every appearance was
greeted by such crowds that traffic
was blocked. At Leister Square the
crowds were so great that a way for
his auto had to be cleared by con-
stables. A group of girls stopped the
machine in Pfcadilly and showered
the occupants with flowers. The col
or line is absolutely missing and
Johnson and his wife have been in
vited to number of smart func-
tions.
Conferring with Hugh Mcintosh,
Johnson said he would meet Bomba-
der Wells If he could bet his price,
$50, 900. He is now completing ar
rangements for brief theatrical en-
gagement.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-13
RECRUITING NEW REBEL
ARMY IN MEXICO
Special bv United Press Wire.

FL Paso, June 13:-Well supplied
with funds and claiming to have un-
limited financial backing, an agent of
the Magonist Lower California social
lists arrived here to-day to recruit the
rebel army of his leader from American
soldiers of fortune. He offered all re-
cruits $500 a day and transportation
to Tia Juana. 1t was evident from the
ready response of men willing to take
chance against the Madero govern.
ment that hot reception will be ac-
corded to General Villjoen who was
to-day ordered to proceed to the state
of Sonora, instead of Chihuahua and
cooperate with the federals in putting
down the Magonists.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-13
HlCHTSTO1NiIiHi CHURCH Is
STRUCK AND DESTROYER
to the EVENING NEWS.

EDeCfNt to the q y f. " IN q N b VS..
Hightstown, June 13:-While II
a thousand persons were Hsten4azz4ssse'
a defamation contest in connection
WIN the grdCuaurUu eNercfSes UT 7ssI'
die Institute, which were being held
bolt of Lightning struck the church
s3eeple.
An hour later the church was ii
ruins, but through the remarkable
presence of mind displayed by R. W
Swetland, principal of the institution, a
panic was averted and every one of
the occupants of the church escaped
in safety.
The damage to the church was esti-
mated last night at nearly $4,000, in
Guiding a $4,000 pipe organ. The spire
of the building fell to the ground and
the church proper was gutted by fire
and damaged by water
A bolt that accompanied the heavy
electrical storm last night was respon-
sible for the catastrophe. 1t struck
the top of the steeple, which was 178
feet tail, the highest in this section of
the state, zig-zagged its way through
the wood and slate to the base, ignit-
ing the woodwork, in its path
The editee was plunged in utter
darkness, and for a few minutes ter
tor reigned and several women tainted.
Cool heads, however, quickly took the
situation in hand and a number of
lamps were lighted. Dr. Swetland,
mounting the platform, impressed the
.assemblage with the fact that there
would be no danger if every one kept
cool and left the building as quickly
and quietly as possible.
This was done TO the accompaniment
of the q Star-SpaRgled Banner, " by the
orchestra, with the result that the
church was cleared within a few min
utes.
The Hightstown Fire Company re-
spouded to the first alarm, but as the
blaze was high and the only stream in
the borough refused to work, the Tren-
ton department was requested to lend
aid. The large auto engine was sent
to the scene, reaching Hightstown, four
teen miles away, in record time. It
was not until nearly midnight that the
fire was entirely extinguished
The entire front of the church was
destroyed. The fire also made consid-
erable headway into the church audi
torium, burning the floors and the roof
and destroying its furnishings and
decorations.
The edifce was one of the Oldest in
the state, and was a landmark in the
vicinity.
The fire causes s.. hitch in the pro
gram Of commencement exercises, a
large number of banquets and class
reunions which We're to have taken
place last night, having been called
off.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-13
BOLTS Of LIGHTNING
CAUSE DAMAGE HERE

A severe electrical storm swept
this city and vicinity last night,
causing lightning to strike in several
nIaane and -danaaszin1L LnrnnertE- elec=
trio light, telephone and telegraph
wires. Limbs were removed from
trees In such numbers as to keeT
several wagons of the street depart
ment on the move this morning to
gather them up. The system Of the
New York Telephone Company as
well as that OF the Hudson & Middle
sex Telephone and Telegraph Com
pany was damaged. Repairs are be-
ing made today. The electric light
service and the police call system
were affected, but not seriously. The
most serious damage was caused to
one Of the pinnacIes on st. Mary, S
R. c. church, at Centre and Mechanic
streets, and 10 the flagstaff of the
Auditorium in New Brunswick ave-
nue..
ST. Mary's Church Struck.
Lightning flashes were most vivid
and the thunder roared most furious
" shortly before 9 O'Clock last night
and it was then the lightning struck
several places in this city. 1t Is re-
ported that a chimney in the western
section Of the city was struck and
another one near Hall and Amboy
avenues. The northeast pinnacle OF
St. Mary's church was struck shortly
before 9 O'Clock. The tower was
split for a considerable distance. II
is covered by insurance by Burke &
Bolger. About the same time the
flagstaff on J. c. Donehue's Audi
torium in New Brunswick avenue
was struck and broken off near the
top. Harry Fox, the manager, had a
number of friends on the top floor
and when the lightning struck they
declare the interior of the building
looked as though 1t was a mass OF
flames. No one was injured.
The pinnacle on the tower of st.
Mary's church, which was struck by
lightning, will have to be torn down
owing to a gap about ten foot long
and two inches wide being made by
the bolt as 1t hit and crossed the
top of the tower. ]. C. Donehue &
Son are in charge Of the work,
Owing to the height Of the tower the
work will be started at once to
guard the pedestrians from danger
of the large stones falling upon them.
Rain fell heavily for a few min
utes while the lightning and thunder
we're most severe. A high wind blew
but the rain and wind were not to be
compared with that of Saturday
night. The lightning and thunder
were much more severe about this
city last night than Saturday.
Flood on Hartford Street.
Some excitement prevailed about
buckingham avenue and Hartford
street all day yesterday due to food.
A receiving basin became blocked
during the storm Saturday night
and Hartford street was flooded to a
point a hundred feet north from
buckingham avenue and Bucking-
ham avenue for a point fifty feet
both WAYS from Hartford street.
This condition of affairs prevailed
until repair men remedied matters
Yesterday afternoon. Bridges OF
blanks were in use Sunday and yes
terday. 1t was almost necessary to
use boats.
Charles Baumlin, proprietor OF
the Goat Hin Cafe at Buckingham
avenue and Hartford street, mourns
the loss of much business yesterday
because people could not enter lis
(Continued on page 80
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-13
PLANT
IN OPERATION
About Fifty Hands Employed
10 Add More.

The new plant OF the Phoenix
Ceramic Works on the line of the
Lehigh Valley railroad between
Fords and Metuchen has been COM
pleted and set In operation. Men
are daily being added to the force
and In a few weeks the plant will
probably be going full blast. Bath
tubs, sinks, tile and the like are be-
ing manufactured. About fifty hands
are employed at the present time,
The company was recently incor-
porated with disposal of stock as
follows: Frederick Behrend, of New
York, 49,900; Max Kypke, of this
city, $4,000; Edward L. Dodge, Of
New York, 500; Jacob L. Bran, Of
this city, 500.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-13
AMERICAN SUGAR BILL
S568,OOO,OOO Per YEAR
Special by United Press Wire.

Special by United Press Wire.
Washington, June 13:-E. F. At
kin, acting president of the Aemri-
can Sugar Refining Company, today
told the House investigating commit
tee that the annual sugar bill of the
American public is 1868, 100000. He
said this could be cut down $4,000
600 If the duty on raw sugar was
taken off. The session today was de-
voted mostly to technical discus
sion of prices and methods of ref1n-
ing.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-13
SEAMEN WILL CALL AN
INTERNATIONAL STRIKE
Spectal bu United Press Wire.

Special by United Press Wire.
Southampton, Eng, June 13:-Ac-
cording to a definite announcement
given out this afternoon by officials
Of the National Sailors and Firemen
Union, an international strike will
be called tomorrow. The union Of
ficials profess they control 100000
seamen. They want more wages and
better conditions.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-13
BLACkHANDERS F0ILED,
USE THE DYNAMITE
bv United Press Wire.

Special By United Press Wire.
Chicago, June 13:-Foiled in heir
efforts in fighting two wealthy sa-
loonkeepers to pay them $500.
blaekhanders today visited threaten
ed disaster on their victims by dyna-
miting both establishments at loss
of something more than $1,000.
One of the saloons has a rooming
establishment over it. Many occu-
pants of beds were thrown onto the
floor. None was seriously injured.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-13
POLICE CONVENTsONIS
ON AT ROCHESTER
ecfal by United Press Wire.

Rochester, June 13:-With Major
Richard Sylvester, chief of police of
Washington, d. c., in the chair as
President, the annual convention of
the International Association of Po-
lice Chiefs opened here today.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-13
Gran Games in Evidence.

Small crap games are again in
evidence IN this city and again the
police have laid their hands over
them. Patrolman Hartmann dis
persed a crowd of boys playing near
the Slavlsh church, in Penn street,
Surf-Ny.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-13
STEAMER REACHES PORT
WITH CHOLERA ON BOARD
gpeclal bu United Press VIZ.

Special by United Press Wire.
New York, June 13:-The North
German Lloyd steamer Berlin reach
ed port today from Genora, Naples
and Gibraltar with cholera in the
steerage. One man died enroute,
according to officials Of the steam
ship company. The boat will not
dock until tomorrow.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-06-13

Have you tried "Qu,ckwork" srovs
polish. If not you do not know how
sasily and well It can be dons.
se2e3-l -26-tfs