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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-05-23
AUTO LICENSE
FEES INCREASE
368 sors Tourists In State
Thus Far Than Same
Time Last Year.
RECIPROCITY DON'T COUNT
Opponents TO Such LegisIa-
tion Say Visitors Want to
Abolish Power of Att'Y.
(From the NEWS Correspondent,

Trenton, Nal 23:-That New Jer.
sey has not suffered a loss in auto.
mobile license fees by its failure to
adopt reciprocity measures at tho
last legislative session is shown by
the records in the Office of j. B. r,
Smith, commissioner of motor ye4
hicles. Since January l of this year
there has been an increase of 368 Id
the tourists licenses compared With
the same period last year. From
January, 1910, to June of the same
year there were $500 tourists per,
mits issued, while this year there
are already 5,6S6 licenses taken with
the probability that the number will
greatly increase before June ]. This
month, it is expected at the Stata
Commissioner office, will be tho
largest in the history of the autos
mobile IN the state One New York
agent sold fifty of the licenses one
day last week and forty another,
from other sections.
There has also been a great In.
crease this year from annual licensed
and other revenues from autoists.
About $4,000 more have been col-
ASNbCO II OLI lASSS bOuTCeS lQd0 IOEy
merly
The tourists eight day licenses
for 1910 gave a total of 1868 and
26,112 other licenses were issued
to resident and nonresident owners.
Those who opposed the reciproc-
ity feature maintain that the license
figures show that it is not the amount
of money asked by New Jersey for
the privilege of driving here that is
objected to by residents of other
states, but the power of attorney fea-
ture of the law Should the attor-
ney provision be abolished, 1t is the
contention of it's supporters that 1t
would be next to impossible for peo-
pie in moderate circumstances to
bring suit for damages In case of ac-
cident. They maintain that the
nonresident could easily get out OF
the state and there would DE no end
Of litigation and delay in reaching
him.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-05-23
PERMISSION TO
PUT MORE THAN
, CARS ON "Y"
ANXIOUS OVER
CONVERY PLACE
Delegation of Citizens Call
on City Council.

Agitation for bridge across the Le-
high Valley railroad tracks where Con
very Place is to be extended to is GO
ing on among number of the resi-
dents of the western and northwestern
sections Of the city. A delegation head
ed by Adolph H. Koyen visited city
hall last night to confer with some of
the aldermen on the subject. They
asked what was being done and what
was likely to be the outcome.
Alderman at-Large William D. Voor-
hees stated to-day the subject would
probably come before the council at its
next regular meeting. Prior to that
time the city attorney will communicate
with the Lehigh Valley Railroad Com
pany, the G. Pardee concern and prob
ably other property holders about the
site of the proposed structure, to learn
if they would be willing to dispose of
a portion Of their holdings to allow
for an approach to. the proposed bridge
on the southerly and northerly side of
the Lehigh Valley tracks.
1t has been estimated that a bridge
Of iron and concrete such az is recon-
mended would cost about 100000. The
Lehigh Valley railroad is willing to
contribute towards that amount and it
seems, according to some of the city
officials, that the property owners will
have to stand big expense. 1t is even
doubted by some that the property
holders thereabouts will be 80 eager
to clamor for a bridge when they
find out what it is to cost them.
Some members of the committee, of
which Mr.. Koyen is chairman, spoke
about grading 1awrie street. This is a
subject that will probably come up at
the next meeting
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-05-23
CONDITION OF WOULD BE
SUICIDE I8 IMPROVED

The condition of Frank Quinn, who
attempted suicide by cutting his throat
with pocket knife Sunday morning,
is much improved to-day SO far as the
wound is concerned and speedy recov-
cry at hand, but the man is now suffer
ing with delirium tremens, because Of
excessive alcohol drinking. Should he
survive his newest affliction Quinn
may leave the institution in a short
time.
Regarding the fact that Quinn was
found bleeding early yesterday morn
ing and did not enter the hospital un-
til s:15 o'clock, DR.. J. G. Wilson said
to-day that application for admission
to the hospital had not been made nm
til one O'Clock yesterday afternoon and
then brief delay became necessary
because of lack Of room.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-05-23
UNIONS SIGN
A RESOLUTION
Against Christofferson as
July 4th Committee Sec'y.

Trouble between the organized
union men of this city and Victor P.
Christofferson, the we'll known cleo
trical contractor, reached a climax
last night when the Carpenters and
Joiners, at their meeting in Union
hall, adopted thas following resolu-
ton:
ITO whom 1t may concern:
This Is to certify that the follow
ing named labor organizations of the
City Of Perth Amboy protest against
the employment of Victor P. Chris
Jefferson as secretary of the Safe and
Sane Fourth of July Committee; !;
believing that compliance with this
request will add to the success Of
the event"
Other unions have signed the res
olution or signified their intentions,
the present signers including the fol-
lowing:
Building Trades Council, Jesse
Davis, president, and Jay FRANKIE,
secretary; Carpenters Local No. 65,
H. P. Hendricksen, president, and
Joseph l.. Crowell, secretary; Bar
tenders Local, James J. Kelly, sec
retary; Painters Local, No. 144,
John P. Axen, secretary; Plumbers
and Steamfitters' Local, No. 270, E.
A. Sceurman, secretary; Electrical
Workers, Local No. 358, Harvey
Clerk, president, and Rudolph l..
Sohuck, secretary, and the Masons
and Bricklayers.
While 1t is not known for GER
tainty, the differences between the
union and Mr. Christofferson are said
to arise from alleged violations of
the organized labor law and the en-
ployment of non-union hands by the
contractor.
William J. Murtagh was unani-
mously reelected business agent of
the Carpenters and Joiners' Union,
No. 65, last night. 1t is the first time
business agent has been elected by
the local union without opposition.
Mr.. Murtagh was elected last Octo-
Der to fill the unexpired term of
Adolf Koyen. His present term ex-
pires July l.
A new set of bylaws was adopted
by the union last night and will be
forwarded to the general Office, at
indianapolis, Ind, for approval.
There are but few changes, all of
minor nature.
The Building Laborers and Ma
sons have also signed the resolution,
word being received this afternoon.
Peter F. Damn, financial secretary
of the Hod Carriers and Building
Laborers Union, later this afternoon
signed the document.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-05-23
DEATH CALLS
Mr.. GARDELL
Expires In the City Hospital
Yesterday Afternoon.

Albert Gardell, forty-seven years
old, of the firm of Gardell Brothers,
furniture movers and truckmen, of
1876 High street, died in the city
hospital about 2:45 o'clock yester-
day afternoon, following the amputa-
ton of finger In that institution
about two weeks ago.
Mr.. Gardell, while helping move
piano about six weeks ago, bruised
the first finger on his left hand. He
thought little of the matter until
felon appeared which caused him
considerable pain. He applied home
remedies and later consulted DR.. ].
G. Wilson, who advised his removal
to the city hospital, where the finger
was amputated. Blood poisoning
had set in and extended to nearly
the entire length of the arm. On
Sunday the arm was cut and every
thing done to save the mans life,
but he grew steadily worse during
the day and yesterday, when he pass
ed away.
Mr.. Garden has resided in this
city for a number of years and al
ways enjoyed the respect of all In
the community. Besides his brother
with whom he was associated, he has
another brother, Adolph Gardell, in
Elberon.
Funeral services will be held
Thursday at $3.50 o'clock at his
home, 1876 High street, and from the
Swedish church on Gordon street at
3 o'clock. Rev. A. e. Elmquist will
off1ciate. Interment will follow in
Alpine cemetery Po AmbO Tribe of
Red Men, of which Mr.. Gardell was
a member, will attend and perform
their service at the grave.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-05-23
AGED WOMAN is
HIT BY ENGINE
Mrs. Nary schucher, go,
Struck at Hall Avenue.

Mrs. Mary Schucher, sixty years
old, lies in critical condition at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry
Speigel, Cortlandt street and Hall
avenue, as result of being run
down by q Lehigh Valley railroad
engine at 5:45 O'Clock yesterday af-
ternoon at the Pennsylvania railroad
crossing In Hall avenue. She was
attended by DR.. Max Greenwald, who
ordered her removed to Mrs. Spell
gels home, where she has been liv-
ing.
Officials of the Lehigh Valley rail-
road said this morning that the en-
gine was moving about two miles an
hour when 1t struck Mrs. Schucher,
who had been under the impression
she could cross the tracks ahead of
the locomotive.
Dr. Greenwald stated today he
found the victim cut in the face, ter
ribly bruised, and severely shocked.
He considered her condition serious,
especially when her advanced age is
taken into consideration.
William K. Petty was in charge of
the engine.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-05-23
CONFERENCE YESTERDAY
Police Will Net Interfere
With Cars in the Mean
tims--Bstter Servics.
DOUBLE TRACKS LIKELY
Supt. Ceilings Explains Sit
uatien to City Fathers
Public Is Considered.

To enable the Public Service
Railway Company to carry on its
passenger traffic here in an unimpair-
ed manner city officials yesterday
agreed to allow the traction company
to use the "Y" at Smith and Water
streets for one or more cars at a
time to temporarily relieve condi-
tions. The Public Service officials
until they are able to devise some
other permanent means Of regulating
traffic.
Believing that trolley patrons,
residents in and about this city, suf-
fer more than does the trolley con-
cern when the police hold up the
cars, the city officials agreed to this
point. Because of a fight that has
been In progress between the Public
Service and the police and others,
trolley employees have been COM
PEELED to run cars to the letter OF the
city laws.
Supt. Gettings Here.
j. J. Gettings, superintendent OF
the central division Of New Jersey OF
the Public Service Railway Company,
came here yesterday afternoon and
met Mayor Albert Bollschweiler,
Alderman-at-Large William D. Voor-
hees and Chief of Police Patrick j.
Burke. Mr.. Gettings conferred brief
ly with the citys executive and then
referred him to Mr.. Voorhees,. After
a talk of some time Mr.. Gettings met
Chief Burke and the three discussed
the subject at length. Mr.. Gettings
asked for temporary concessions that
the trolley service might go on with
out hinderance. He asked that his
company be permitted to stall two,
three or four cars on the Water
street section of the lower Smith
street "Y" in cases of necessity. This
would abolish any practice to run
cars backward, as the company has
been compelled to do at times.
Discuss Double Tracks.
Mr.. Gettings talked of installing
double tracks on Smith street, but in
such a way as to impress the city
officials that they would not come
for some time. In fact, they were
talked Of in almost similar way to
which Central railroad officials dis
cussed the possibilities of new sta
ton two years ago. What course the
trolley company may take to afford
permanent relief Is not known, be-
yond the fact that 1t will endeavor to
secure from the property owners In
Water street permission to extend
the tracks eighty or more feet both
northward and southwark. The
present track in Water street only
accommodates two cars comfortably
but three and four may be squeezed
on 1t. Up to this time policemen
had prevented trolleymen from hav-
ing more than two cars on the ''Y'
at one time Hereafter the officers
will allow more than that number.
-Four Cars Can Use "Y.'
Mr. Gettings was given to under
stand that four cars might use the
"Y' at the same time with the provt-
sion that other traffic was not hinder
ed to any large extent. He agreed
that cars would not block the street
for more than a minute at a time
and that If car should be run back
ward pilot would go ahead Of 1t
and the conductor would be on the
lookout with a hand on the bell cord
to signal the motorman
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-05-23
WOMAN WOULD
BEHEAD DIAL
Famous Rebel Leader threat
ems to Take Msxice City.
Special BY United Press Wire.

Juarez. May 23:-Senorita La
Merr, Amazon rebel leader, today
sent work to TIE provisional presi-
dent, Madero, that unless Diaz
keeps to the letter every promise In
the change of government he has
made she will join forces with Gem
eral Guerrero, who is operating in
conjunction with her in the state OF
Sonora, take Mexico City, capture
Diaz and behead him. The head,
the senorita says, she will present
to Madero on a silver charger as did
Salome the head of John the Bap-
tist.
The army commanded by Guerrero
and the woman is said to number
close to 10000 Madero told some
Of his leaders here today that he is
concerned over disquieting reports
that rebels continue their activities
III the south. He said fighting will
continue until he enters Mexico City.
Diaz today sent emissaries into The
south to plead for peace.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-05-23
OBJECTION TO
BOXING HERE
Prosecutor Boorasm Sends
Letter to Chief Burke--Says
Contrary to Law"
PLACES RESPONSIBILITY
Mayor Sends Reply Telling
Him that LEGAL Exhibitions
Are Not Obnoxious.
PLACES RESPONSIBILITY

Prosecutor Theodore B. Booraem has
again written to local authorities call
ing their attention to the holding of
boxing matches in this city. He sent
a letter to Chief of Police Burke in
forming him that he understood boxing
matches, contrary to law, were being
held here. He placed the responsible
ty for holding such upon the shoulders
of the local authorities and again called
their attention to provisions Of law
prohibiting fights.
Give Letter to Mayor.
The letter was turned over to Mayor
Albert Bollschweiler, who replied to-
day, stating these boxing matches are
unobnoxious to the people of the city
and have been innocently carried on.
He gave it as his opinion that so long
as they were not fights or eombats
with fists, with or without gloves, ".they
did not come within the law covering
the subject. In conclusion he stated,
IF the prosecutor thinks they do, it
Is up to him to interfere.
1t is evident that the prosecutor is
referring to the athletic shows that
have been conducted by the Lotus A.
c. in the Auditorium. These combats
have been tolerated by the authorities
because, as the mayor says, they have
been unobnoxious. Lawyers, doctors
and many of the best business men of
the community patronize them from
time to time. At the present time
plans are underway for another private
show, to be held in the Auditorium on
June 5.
The Prosecutors Letter.
| The prosecutor 3 letter follows:
May II, 1911.
P. J. Burke, Esq,
| Chief of Police.
Dear Sir-I understand that there
have been number of boxing matches
| in Perth Amboy, which are contrary
to law. This fact 1 have already called
| to your attention. 1 think the respon-
sibi1ity for the conducting of these
fights in the first place rests upon the
local authorities Of the City of Perth
Amboy. I again call your attention
| to the provisions of the law which are
found in the 41st section of the Grim
inal Procedure act of 1898, laws of
1898, page 500.
Yours very truly,
THEODORE B. BOOREAM.
Prosecutor.
The Mayors Reply.
Mayor Bollschweiler replied as fol-
lows:
May 22nd, 1911.
Theodore B. Booream, Esq,
Prosecutor.
Dear SIR
Your favor of May 18th, 1911, con-
cerning boxing matches in this city, ad-
dressed to P. ]. Burke, Chief of Po-
lice, is handed by him to me, the
proper person to whom to have ad-
dressed it,
1 have already notified the parties
conducting these matches not to allow
any slugging features to be connected
Herewith, or suffer the consequences
of their actions. These affairs have
been innocently carried on and are un-
obnoxious to the people Of the city, and
SO long as they do not amount to a
eight or combat with fists, with or
| without gloves" I think, do not come
within the inhibition of the law. If
the prosecutor thinks they do, it is up
| to him to interfere.
Yours respectfully,
A. BOLLSCHWEILER,
Mayor.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-05-23
POLICE BELIEVE THIEF
HAS BEEN CAPTURED

1t is believed that the robber who
stole about $500 from the telephone
slot machine in the Staten Island Rap
i'd Transit ferry house in this city and
who has probably broken open other
slot machines In this vicinity has been
caught.
A man was arrested In Railway last
night whom the police believe is the
guilty person. Detective Huff went to
Railway this morning to question the
prisoner In an effort to learn II he did
break into the ferry house machine.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-05-23
HOMMAnn SAYS LAW
IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

New Brunswick, May 23:-The State
Board of Equalization Of Taxes met at
the Court House here this morning and
heard appeals from a religious order
in Bound Brook and from the city of
Perth Amboy, on their Runyon Water
Works property. Decisions on both
were reserved. G. G. Hommann appear
ed for Perth Amboy.
Mr.. Hommann held that the law
under which the Runyon property
was assessed was not constitutional,
but this question the State Board
would decide. They ruled that If
the law was constitutional, a point
which will be determined before
decision is given, the assessments
were legally and rightfuily made.
4 Il
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-05-23
BOY ARRESTED FOR
BREAKING into HOME

George Kloser, fourteen years old,
and who lives in Cleveland, was ar
rested late last night for breaking
and entering the home Of John Kas-
dirk, at 645 Mary street. According
to the police, the youth has served
time IN the Jamesburg Reform
School, where he will probably be
sent again.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-05-23
RACERS REACH
SAN SEBASTIAN
Three Contestants in Paris
to Madrid $4,000 Flight.

Special by United Press Wire.
San Sebastian, May 23:-Aviators
Garros, Gilbert and Devrine who are
competing in the $4,000 race from
Paris to Madrid reached here to-day.
Garros fell on the way but resumed.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-05-23
THEFT OF BELT

Detective Huff is investigating the
theft of a six-inch belt from rub
bing board In the local plant of the
Atlantic Terra Gotta Company. The
robbery was discovered today and
was Immediately reported to the po-
lice.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-05-23
NEW Y0kK'S LIBRARY
FORMALLY DEDICATED
Special by United Press Wire.

New York, May 23:-President
Taft, Governor Dix, Mayor Gaynor
and other notables took part at noon
today in the dedication of New
York's s3,500,000 public library. 1t
took ten years of actual building to
construct the structure, which starts
with $4,000 volumes.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-05-23
AUTO WITH ROYAL PARTY
RAN DOWN A WOMAN
Special b. United Pre.s wire.

Special b. United Pres- Wire.
cb d0bdI2 KIM Nay GEORGE 1sAn and ouseO Mp
were riding to-day ran down and ser
iously injured woman near st.
Georges hospital In the same motor
were the Prince of Wales and Princess
Mary. None of the royal occupants
were hurt.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-05-23
MANY JEWS FLEE FOR
FEAR OF MASSACRE
Special bu United Press wire.

Special by United Press Wire.
London, May 23:-Reports receiv-
ed here today are to the effect that
hundreds of Jews are fleeing from
Bessaradis in fear OF another Kief
massacre. The refugees are arriv-
ing at Moldavis In state of pitiable
destitution.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-05-23
OFFICERS FOR
The NEW CLUB
Republican Organization
Elect Jas. Z. GrisWeId Pres.

James E. GriswoId was elected
president and Morgan F. Larson,
president, at the organization
meeting of the Young Mems Repub-
lican Club, of this city, last night In
Dana Hall. Other officers elected
were: Treasurer, William Hilker;
secretary, John A. Peterson. The
various committees will be appoint
ed by the president at the next meet
ing, which will be held at the call
of the chair.
Several interesting speeches were
heard last night in connection with
the meeting, prominent local Repub-
licans being present to encourage
the young men in this movement.
While the club now has a member
ship of nearly fifty, plans were dis
cussed to increase this number be-
fore the next meeting. The Repub-
licans have the lead on their oppon-
ents in the matter of an early start
this year.
John Pfeiffer, chairman of the Re-
publican County Committee, is
member of the club and addressed
the gathering last night on general
Republican measures. He says a
bright outlook greets the party this
fall Former Freeholder John Han
son, mentioned as the Republican
candidate for sheriff this year, was
another interesting speaker and one
who held the attention of his audi
ence throughout.
Other speakers, In addition to the
new officers, were: Justice of the
Peace Harold E. Pickersgill,
George J. Haney and VIII
liam H. Wilson. The next meeting
is scheduled for Monday night and
will probably be held in the Moose
lodge headquarters.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-05-23
INTENSE HEAT STOPS
WORK IN WASHINGTON

special bv United Press Wire.
Washington, May 23:-With such
heat which has not been equalled in
thirty years, the government depart
ment are to-day minus the services Of
hundreds Of clerks. The work Of the
department is much hampered.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-05-23

6ome OF the Aews- or your Imme-
diate neighborhood may be found In
the want ads to-day,
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-05-23
NEW YORK RESTAURANT.

NEW YORK RESTAURANT.
Are you looking for first class din
ner. Clean and cool dining room. Ev-
erything In the home made way A call
will convince you that our RESTAU-
RANT is up-to-date. Chef for U. 8. 8.
Admiral Dewey, for three years, who
can recommend my work.
2o6 Smith st. M. Mikami, Prop.
tues&fri- 6mo*
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-05-23

Automobiles for hire. Phone ISL,
DAY or night. Sexton, 70 Smith St.
2OO97-4-11-t -tfs
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-05-23

Have you tr1ed "Qu1ck " ORR" stovs
polish If not you do not know how
easily and well 1t can be done.
18243-1 -26-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-05-23

Trenton, May 23:-State Forester
Alfred Gaskill today estimated the
loss of property to owners in New
Jersey through the chestnut bark
disease at S4.5OO,000.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-05-23

Justice Trenchard Succeeds Reed.
Special b. U-ited Press Wire.
Trenton, May 23;-Justice Thom-
as W. Trenchard of the supreme
court, will succeed Justice Reed In
the Mercer circuit.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-05-23

Automobiles FOR rent. Sexton, 75
Smith st. Phone 1s1. 200974-11-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-05-23

WEATHER - Generally
unsettled, fair to-mor-
row.