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The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-11-15
sETTlNG RID OF sPARROWs

Unexpected Results From Experiments
by the Government.
Experiments conducted by DR.. A. X.
Fisher Of the government biological
urvey in the trapping and poisoning
sf English sparrows have developed
Ene1pected results. The government
chemists have established the fact
by a years observation that sparrows
i Hing to prescribed localities and that
n entire space can be trapped clear
bf them.
The extensive grounds of the agri-
ultural department, in the heart of
Washington, have been practically
made sparrow free. At the same time
locks of the birds range up and down
f he streets that bound the depart
|nent's park. 1t is the belief of the
Experts that a style of trap can be de.
fised cheap enough to be universally
sod
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-11-15
A Millinery Hint.

Large black velvet hats stretched
over stiff frames are trimmed with
what looks like nothing more nor less
than the fat, chunky cord and tassel
Of bath gown. Made of the plainest,
softest white wool yarn. the cord goes
around the crown once and is tied in
knot at one side. the ends finishing
with a tassel. The cord from ones
brothers dressing gown would trim
half a dozen hats, provided he did
not miss it and one did not grow tired
Of an abundance Of this kind of trim
ming.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-11-15

Moving picture shows are a popular
form of amusement that appeal alike
70 both Juvenile and grownup audi
ences. But on account Of the often
nleretricious character of these shows
many parents have forbidden their
young children from frequenting these
places of entertainment.
Now this ban of disapproval may be
safely lifted for recently a board of
censors has been appointed to pass
upon the moral and educational view
point Of the picture play, and not a
film can be used by any manager with
out the stamp of its approval.
In line with woman's activities in all
branches OF civic work Miss Irene
Langford of New York city, grand
opera singer, who has always been in.
terested in stage uplift movements,
has been appointed a member Of the
Censors board.
This unusual honor came about at Il
meeting Of the board at which Miss
Langford was an invited guest. At
this meeting the question of allowing
films to be made, depicting the life of
Beulah Binford, was raised. Miss
Langford protested on behalf of the
profession. The feeling aroused by
her vigorous words put an end to the
aspirations Of the girls manager.
TO Miss Irene Langford, too, belongs
the honor of being the first woman to
make deposit in the first postal saw
ings bank that opened its doors to the
public in New York city last spring.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-11-15
Meets Fowler on Way East.


His flight to El Paso on the 29th was
delayed by more engine trouble, fore
ing him to descend near Fort Hancock
to make repairs. He resumed his flight
and reached Ell Paso on the same day,
ninety miles from Sierra Blanca. Rodg-
ers laid up in Ell Paso on the 30th and
the following day reached Wilcox.
Ariz.. a fight Of 222 miles, with stops
at Deming and Lordsburg. His en-
trance into the latter town broke up a
circus performance, the people and
performers gathering around him. On
Nov. l he stopped at Tucson, Ariz.,
where he exchanged greetings with
Robert G. Fowler, the other transcon-
tinental aviator. who is flying east, and
continued his journey to Maricopa, hav-
ing covered III miles during the day.
In many of the western towns Rod
gers had been greatly disturbed by
having the people gathered in the
landing places picked out for him,
making it difficult for him to land
The lack of police protection at Phoe-
nix and with the people scattered all
over the landing place prevented him
from making his landing, and he was
compelled to fly to another part Of the
town. He took on a supply of gaso.
line and oil and started off once more,
landing at Stovall, 1OS miles from
Phoenix. Stovall, a tank station.
proved to be the best landing place he
had encountered since leaving New
York. The villages in that part of
the country are about 100 miles apart,
and as he landed in a desert alongside
the railroad tracks not a person ap-
peared to greet him.
Rodgers decided to make Cotton on
Nov. 3 and from there fly to Los
Angeles and end his transcontinental
fight, as it is on the coast. He left
Stovau on Nov. 3, but had to make a
landing at Imperial Junction, Cal, be-
cause of motor trouble The distance
between Stovall and Imperial Junction
is 1873 miles, and he covered the dis
tance in 125 minutes. 1t was also the
longest single flight he has made with
out having to make landing for gas
oline His arrival at Imperial juno
tion left him 167 miles to go TO reach
Los Angeles. On Nov. he reached
Borning, 100 miles nearer his goal
and it was from there that he flew on
Nov. > TO the end of his tourney.
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-11-15
TO FLY FROM
TO THE PACIFIC
His Life Often In Peril In
Journey of 4,231 Miles
In Air.

from Chicago, increasing his total dis
tance from New York to 1924 miles.
He was able to reach Springfield on
Oct. after covering the distance from
Joliet in eight hours, including stops at
Streator, Peoria and Middletown. Oct.
10 saw Rodgers at Marshall, Mo-, aft
er flight of 214 miles. In this fight
he broke the worlds record for a cross
country aeroplane fight by 1873 miles.
The previous worlds record of 1865
miles was made by Harry N. Atwood
in his st. Louis to New York air jour.
ney, which ended on Aug. 25. Up to
this time Rodgers had flown 1893
miles,
The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1911-11-15

To clever people almost everything is
laughable, to wise people hardly any
hing.-fSoethe.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-21
BIKE THIEVES
ARE ARRESTED
Arthur Brown Caught at
Atlantic Highlands.

Highlands, July 21.-Arthur
Brown, the fifteen-year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Brown, of 334
Central avenue, Jersey City, and a
grandson of Councilman Charles T.
Maison, Of this place, who has been
missing from his grandfsther's store
since last Saturday, when 1t was
thought he had gone swimming with
playmates and 1t was feared he had
lost his life, was arrested at Atlantic
Highlands last night by Chief Of Po-
lice John r. Snedeker. Benjamin
Sickles, Of Point Pleasant, q boy of
the same age, was arrested with him.
Almost at the same time Arthur Nc
Cormick, of West Asbury Park, and
Harold Clifford, of Paint Pleasant,
were arrested at Bay Head.
At a hearing last night the boys
told of how they had stolen several
bicycles around the county and had
sold them for 50 apiece and from
the profits had been enjoying them
selves on the merry-go-rounds and
scenic railways at Long Branch and
Asbury Park, and had been stufing
themselves with peanuts, candy, ice
cream sodas and had been riding
their stolen wheels all over the coun-
ty and having a wonderful time.
Five persons had lost their
wheels at Asbury Park, and some
Red Bank and Long Branch business
men had their bicycles stolen from
the curbs. 1t was known that Ar
thur Brown was very anxious to have
a bicycle and his folks believed that
young Benjamin Sickles, who has a
bad record, spirited the lad away
with the promise that he would have
a wheel of his own.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-21
BOYS
AT SAYREVILLE
Claim Dog Catcher is Mis-
using His Badge.
Special to tie EVENING NEWS.

S~ayreville, July 21:-Frank Co
ienski, the special officer at Melrose,
in the lower end Of the township,
made two arrests Wednesday night.
The prisoners were two boys who
were brought to the lookup at II
o'clock. AS there was no one to
press the charge. the Justice held
them for the night, pending a hear
ing in the case yesterday, when the
special officer was on hand together
with one of the boys father.
Justice Auer announced that in
asmuch as there was still no n to
appear against the boys, the case
would be settled by the boys paying
the costs, which amounted to $3.50
each. Mr.. Broember said he would
not pay, declaring that his son, Joe,
who was n Of the accused lads, had
done nothing. The special officer
and Mr.. Broember got into an argu-
ment over the matter, the father en-
~deavoring to prove to the judge that
there was no case against his son or
Frank Leavendasky, the other boy
in the case.
Upon questioning the special Off
Ger 1t was learned that the trouble
started when John English, OF Mel
rose, was passing out of a hotel
where he had made a purchase. He
is alleged to have got into an argu-
ment with the two boys and n of
the lads struck English. Just then
Mr.. Leonard, the South Amboy dog
catcher, came along, 1t is said, and
held the boys until the special officer
was found, when he made the arrest.
Mr.. Broember finally decided to
pay the costs for his son, whereupon
the officer made a charge Of disor-
derby conduct and the other boy was
sent back to the cell because the off
Ger said that his father, Mr.. Leaven-
daskey, did not care what became OF
him. The justice made out the com
mitment to the county jail, when the
officer said he would withdraw the
~disorderly charge provided the boy
paid the costs on the former charge
Of highway robbery.
The chief of police at ~Sayreville Is
very indignant that Leonard should
interfere in such cases. He says If
Leonard does not stop foOling the
people in the Melrose district with
his dog catchers' badge, which he
uses as a bluff, he will take steps to
have 1t stopped.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-21
KEYPORT

Benjamin Britton has accepted a
position as collector with the Pru-
dental Insurance Company.
Repairs are being made to John
O%sborne's residence, In Front street,
which was damaged by fire last win
ter.
Miss Anna L. Triton returned to
her home in Osborne street today
after visiting friends in Williams
town the past two weeks.
Miss Marcia Flynn, of West Key
port, Is the guest Of relatives In
Philadelphia.
Miss Gertrude Johnson, of New
ark, Is visiting MI. and Mrs. j. r.
Latham.
Lester Tilton, of Asbury Park,
was in town yesterday.
William Maurer Is planning to
have concrete sidewalks laid on his
property in Front street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-21
MATAWAN

Mrs. Eliza Lisk, Of Ocean Grove,
is visiting her son, Lewis Lisk.
j. K. /. Cody, of Trenton, is Wis
iting relatives at the Matawan House.
Miss Edna Agan, of South Amboy,
was the guest of Miss Ida Lisk, on
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Jury and
daughter, Janet, are Spending ever
al days with friends at Trenton.
Henry Hawkins an" Miss Caroline
V. Hinder, of Toronto, Canada, who
are spending several weeks t At
lantic Highlands, were guests of Mr..
Hawkins cousin, Mr.. Harry P. Lisk,
Wednesday.
Mrs. Harold G.. Smith visited
friends at Keyport Thursday and Fri
day.
R. H. Sailing, until recently with
the New York Tribune, has accepted
a new position, and in the near fu-
ture will remove his family to Pat
erson.
Messrs. F. Howard Lloyd and H.
H. Longstreet are attending the New
York-St. Louis baseball game this
afternoon at the 0olo grounds.
Mr.. and Mrs 7infeld Stryker, Of
| Marlboro and Van Fleet, of
| Newark, visited Mrs. Elizabeth Sick
les Wednesday.
John Kohant and family, of New
ark, are spending the week with j.
A. Pruden.
Samuel Pruden spent Sunday at
Bloomfield, with Steven Pruden.
Mrs. B. Cartan entertained Mrs.
Stedfole and Russell Stedfole, of
Newark, Mrs. Baxter and Willie
Hopkins, of Keyport and Miss Hop
kins, of Matawan at dinner on We'd
nesday.
Harold G.. Smith spent Wednes-
day evening with his sister, Mrs.
Clyde S. Ferguson, of New York.
Mrs. H. A. Boyd, Mrs. Charles P.
Brown and Master Charlie Brown
were visitors at Red Bank this week.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-21
HURT BY FALL
AT HIGHLANDS
Elizabeth Woman Loses Ba-
lanCe--ROIIs Down Hill.

Highlands, July 21:-Climbing up
the hill at Highlands where the two
lighthouses which light ships on
heir ways far out are located, an
Elizabeth woman, Mrs. Charles Yuri-
ties, of 214 Front street, succeeded
In almost reaching the top when she
lSt her balance and rolled all the
way down, sustaining very severe
injuries. The accident happened on
the police excursion.
The woman received q scalp
wound, a broken arm, Commissions
about the face and an injury to the
~vertebrae. 1t is thought, however,
that she will recover. Her escape
from death Is considered remarka-
BILE. Her husband, who keeps a
saloon at the above address, was
with her at the time, but was power
less to prevent her fall. Helplessly
he stood on top of the hill which he
had reached before her, as he watch
ed her bound and rebound over
mounds of earth and crags. Then
he rushed madly down, himself hav-
ing a narrow escape from injuries. A
daughter accompanied them, and 1t
was reported last night that she had
lost her life, but this rumor was I'M
founded. The police and others
rendered all the aid possible and the
woman was taken to her home last
night.
DR.. William Rowland was sum-
moned, set the arm and rendered
other aid. He said the woman's con-
dition was serious, but not extremely
dangerous. Her body is badly bruised
from her high fall and she finds it
very difficult to rest comfortably.
This was the only mishap on the
trip. At the start yesterday morning
a young woman, who intended to
board one of the five trains making
up the trip, at the Broad street de-
pot, stepped directly in front of an
engine and barely escaped with her
life when Detective James Ward
snatched her from the track.
The police did everything possible
to guard the safety and look after
the welfare Of all those who went
along, but, of course, could not at
tend individually to each one pres
emit
The excursion was a big success
and very enjoyable. 1t is estimated
that there were at least 1000 per-
sons, including several city officials
and visiting officers on board. All
the excursionists arrived home In
good time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-21
YEAR BUDGET
FOR KEYP0RT
Council Fixes Appropriations
open Garbage Bids.
Special to the EVENING NEwH.

Keyport, July 21:-The making
up of the budget for the coming year
was the chief subject of discussion
at the borough council last night.
Following a long argument the fol-
lowing resolution was passed appro-
priating: For lights, $4,75O; fire
department, $4,000; streets and
garbage, $4,000; Board of Health,
$500; police department, $1,000;
maintenance of poor, $1,000; ways
two sewer bonds, $1,000; interest on
sewer bonds, $3.50; maintenance of
sewers, $1,000; making a total of
$23,750.
Councilman G.. R. Latham argued
hat the borough needed an up-to-
date fire alarm system and urged
that $4,000 be included In tho bud
get for its construction, but the
majority of the councilmen were
against Latham and the matter was
not included.
Representative McHarg, of the
New York Telephone Company, was
present and informed the council
that his company was ready to lay
their underground cable from Mata-
wan to Keyport and as oon as com
l.. plete would connect all places with
telephones who want them within
the streets where their present fan
chise permits them to run wire,
Bids were opened for the collect
ing of garbage for the coming year
and were referred to the street COM
mittee for their investigation and to
report at next meeting.
The clerk was instructed to notify
DR.. 0. G. Bogardus to open at once
the sixteen-foot right of way leading
! to the property recently purchased
from him for the syptic W tank
site as per the condition of the deed.
The police committee were in
structed to notify the police officers
that on the carnival days no feather
ticklers or the throwing of -four or
-, talcum powder would be allowed on
the streets and that the officers
should arrest any person violating
this ordinance. Also the police are
to be instructed to close Front and
Broad streets to all traffic during
the baby parade on August 2.
The matter of sewer connections
was laid over until next meeting
night, when Engineer Clyde Potts
will be instructed to be present and
give advice on this subject.
A resolution was passed instruct
ing Engineer Potts to change the
type of engine to be installed in the
Florence ven pumping station as
per the request Of the engineer, he
claiming the suggested was bet
ter adapted for the work than the
n specified in the agreement.
Councillor Henry Ackerson report
ed that all the rights of ways for the
sewer system have been obtained ex-
cept nine and a resolution was pass
ed authorizing the council to take
these by condemnation proceedings
and that Attorney Ackerson start to
do SO at once.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-21
CRANBURY

during a recent shower TWO broth
ers, William Petty, Jr., and Joseph
Petty, who live about two miles
apart, neal Crsnbury, we're shocked
by lightning. The former stepped
out Oh the walk as the shower ap-
peared to be abatins and the light
ming struck In front Of him, giving
him a terrible shock and tearing a
hole in his shirt. His brother Jo-
seph was in his fathers house. which
was struck and the kitchen roof dam
aged, and he was stunned by a blind
ing fash.
Miss Ethel smock. Of Freehold. is
visiting her sister. Mrs. D. Baird Da-
| vieon.
The Misses Yannie, Nettie and
Margaret HasssI are Waiting friends
in Newark.
Mrs. Daniel Croshaw aud daugh-
ter, Isabelle, Of Yardley, Pa, visited
r. J. Culick and family this week.
Miss A. NJ. Genung has returned
to her home in AsburJ Park, alter a
months visit with Mrs. Ella Stults.
Harold Minebaw, Of Philadelphia,
is visiting his uncle, DR.. 3. ;. Van
DYKE.
Mrs. Arthur Clayton is spending
the snmmer at .tsJ,:ry Park. Mr..
Clayton joins her for W the week
end.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin B. Clayton an
nounce the marriage Of their daugh-
ter, Miss Cora B. Clayton, to Mr..
Cliffort Stonaker, Of Prospect Plains,
on Saturday, July 18th.
Mrs. William NJ. Cox is entertain
ing Mrs. Sadie Ayers Taylor, of Aard-
more, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Seward Perrine
had as their guests this week, Mrs.
Lizzie Weldy, Miss Weldv and Miss
Grace Gibson, of New Brunswick.
Miss Marian Van Derveer, of Free
hold, Ia visiting Mrs, H. N Scott.
Miss Anita Dtetz, of New York, is
visiting Miss Ina Puerschner for a
few days.
Mrs. Heath, Of Jamesburg. is Wis
iting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ia
cob Rogers.
Joseph Brown, who has spent the
past year at the home Of Mrs. Sapuld-
make his home.
Warren F. Johnson is registered
at the Grand Avenue, Asbury Park,
for a month.
Mrs. Vincent Hughes has been en-
tertaining Mrs. Mclean voorhees,, OF
Hightstown.
Ernest Scott, of Railway, visited
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Scott, this week.
Charles Wallace, of Wooster,
Mass, is spending the summer At the
home of Furman Stout.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abitah Apologize
were recent visitors with friends in
South Amboy.
Miss virginia Stout is spending
the week with friends in Trenton
and Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Campbell, Of
Manalapan, are guests Of w. j.
Campbell this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Farr and Mr..
and Mrs. Harvey r. Dey are enjoying
cottage life at Ocean Grove, Mrs
Virginia Farr is presiding over the
Farr home during their absence.
Mrs. D. W. Clayton is entertaining
her mother, Mrs. s. ]. Apologize, o
Rev. G. w. Heisley and wife ar
visiting Farmingdale friends for
few days.
Mr.. and Mrs David j. Wllso
spent a part Of the week at Asour
Park and other shore resorts.
Mrs. George Peppler, who was OF
Grated on for tumor in st. Franc
Hospital, Trenton, is reported as q
Miss Sarah Embley, of PbE.2
- pu1a, 20 sn~ c.~- -
Walter Scott.
Mrs. W. J. Campbell and daugt
ter Elizabeth. have been yisitin
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-21
CHORAL CLUB
D|SC0NT|NUES
Matawan Singers to Resume
in September.
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Special 70 thG EVENINF NE VS..
Matawan, July 21:-The Choral
Club, which has been rehearsing
every week at the Episcopal parish
house, on Monday evening unani-
mously voted to discontinue the
weekly practice until the second Mon
day in September.
The Choral Club is preparing some
difficult and beautiful music under
the leadership Of Mr.. Goodnell, of
New York. They are planning to
give a series of concerts during the
fall and winter. By September many
more voices will be added to the
club, for then members will have re-
turned from their summer vacations
and with cool weather they will be
ready to settle down to hard work.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-21
MONMOUTH COUNTY NEWS
BODY OF MRS. SCHUYLER
Is TAKEN TO BAYONNE
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Highlands, July 21:-The body of
Mrs. Clara SCHUYLER, about flfty-six
years old, who died Wednesday
night, from a stroke of apoplexy, was
removed to her home in Bayonne yes
terday. Mrs. Schiller had been stop
ping at the Dickinson boarding house
and feeling in general good health,
and as she was leaving for a walk
with friends, vas stricken and fell on
the sidewalk. She lived about an
hour. Mrs. SCHUYLER was beyond all
medical aid when DIR. Rowland ar
rived. Coroner John 1. Sickles, after
viewing the body, gave a burial per-
NIT.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-21
START SUIT AGAINST
KEANSBURG BEACH co.
Special TO the EVENING NEWS.

Keansburg, July 21:-George
Williamson has started suit against
the New Point Comfort Beach Com
pany for an alleged breach Of con-
tract for $4,000 damages.
Williamson alleges that the COM
pany sold him a lot on the beach for
$500, promising him exclusive
privileges of hiring out boats and
launches, selling bait and soft drinks
for ten years. After buying the lot,
Williamson alleges, he went to some
expense fitting it up properly, and
when he started he found that an
other man was doing business in
front of his float. Subpoenas have
been served, the summonses being
returnable to the Supreme Court
July %.
Efforts we're made yesterday by
an EVENING NEWS reporter to Sc
cure an interview with William Gel
haus, president of the New Point
Comfort Beach Company, but Mr.
| Gelhaus was out of town.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-21
TO VOTE FOR CARNIVAL
RULERS AT ~KEANSBURG
specicI to the EVENING NEWS.

K~eansburg, July 21:-The Keans-
burg Carnival Association added
nearly 100 members to their roll last
Tuesday night. This organization Is
designed to be a permanent one, and
the following were appointed to pre-
pare a set Of bylaws for adoption:
Howard Roberts, C. N. Eadie and w.
H.Doppler. 1t was decided to have
the King and Queen for the coming
carnival selected by popular vote,
votes being one cent each. The vot-
ing will start at once, as soon as the
tickets are procured.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-21
STRANG, THE RACER, KILLED.
Noted Auto Driver and Aviator Victim
of an Accident,

Milwaukee, Wis, July n. Lewis
Strang Of Racine, Wis, probably the
best known automobile racer In Wis
~consin, was killed at Blue River, Wis,
while driving a car in the State Re-
liability tour, the car jumping an en-
bankment.
"Whirlwind" Strang became a well
known name Immediately after his
winning OF the Briarcliff trophy In
1908. He entered every big automo-
bile race and, in spite Of the fact that
he always drove a foreign car. was IN
variably the popular favorite. Per
haps his greatest feat was his worlds
record, established at ~Brooklands,
England, when he did a mile In 37.5
seconds while driving a 200 horsepower
Fiat.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-21
HIGHLANDS

Mrs. Robert Hunter, who has lived
here for several months past, has
moved from the Aikenhead cottage
to the DR.. Terney cottage.
Charles Zimmerman, of Jersey
City, Is in town for a week.
William Rowland was In Keyport
yesterday.
George E. Hunter, of Melrose,
Mass, is the guest of his mother,
Mrs. Robert Hunter.
A concert was given by a colored
male quartet from Sea Bright last
Wednesday night at the Hotel Mar
tin. The concert vas highly enjoyed
by the guests Of the house.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-21
KEYP0RT HAS
BAND CONCERT
Music Enjoyed by Big
Crowd Last Night.
Specta! to ne EVENING NHTs.

Keyport, July 21:-The lawn OF
the Pavilion Hotel was crowded with
people last night eager to hear the
concert given by the Keyport silver
band. The music began promptly
at 8 o'clock and continued for over
two hours. This was the first of a
series of open air concerts to be
given each coming Thursday night in
different sections of the borough. The
music was pronounced by all to be
very good and the bandmaster was
compelled to answer many applauses.