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Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25
In an EnqIish Hotel.

Proprietor addressing porter)-Was
the American pleased with his room,
William?
William-Now, I wouldn't hexactly
sly that, sir. f looked as If there
might be something that wasn't just to
is liking, but 1 gathered from is re-
marks that 'e found 1t Unusually com
Portable.
Proprietor-Well, what did he say
about it?
William-'E said 1t was cowlder than
ell, sir.-Judge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25
The Wise Judae.

The Complainant-YOu see, judge, I
was a little too happy, as you might
say, when l went home, and me wife
was ironin'. We had had a word or
two IN the mornin,' an so I steps up
prepared to make peace. ! said, Let's
forget tn quarrel; we were both
wrong" when what does she do but
shove the hot iron against me head.
The Judge-Trying to smooth 1t over,
of course. You can't blame her for
that Go home, both of you.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25

District Deputy Grand Chief Alon-
20 Grace, Of South AmboN Is expect
ed to come here tonight to install
the officers of Halcyon Castle, No. 81,
Knights Of the Golden Eagle, at a
regular meeting of the castle in Odd
Fellows hall. Many members of the
castle are expected to come out at
this time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25
CASHIER BUYS
SMITH ST. LOT

Harry Conard, cashier of the First
National Bank, of this city, has puro
chased a lot on the northerly side OK
Smith street, near Mcclellan street,
from Philip WOLF through the real
estate agency of Comegys brothers.
The land in question is twenty-five
feet wide along Smith street and
1873 feet deep. 1t was at n time
owned by the Eagles Club of this
city. The new owner is undecided
as to what he will do with the prop
erty. he says.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25
POLICE NEWS

Marcus Schantz, t~hirty-fve years
old, a familiar character about the
city who at one time lived on a farm
between 'Fords and Metuchen, was
arrested by Patrolman Chris Hansen
this afternoon on a charge of being
drunk and d~isorderly. Prior to the
arrest Schantz had been repeatedly
warned about remaining off Smith
street. He was locked up to await
q hearing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25

The action of Arthur Reichman
against Rev. Louis Nanassy, pastor
of the Hungarian Reformed church,
for criminal libel, again came up be-
fore Recorder Henry w. Kehoe last
night and upon request of counsel
adjourned until tomorrow night.
It is not believed the case will be
tried again, inasmuch as the parties
concerned have settled in an AMIGA
Bile way, as stated in the NEWS
Yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25
Shark Soup.

In Ceylon there is a considerable
trade in the oil of the white shark.
The fms of the animal are very rich
in gelatin and are used largely by the
Chinese for making soup, of which
they declare that the turtle soup SO
priced by epicures In this country is
but a distant and feeble imitation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25
ENJOYED.

The regular monthly meeting of
the Woman's Foreign Missionary So
ciety of Simpson NJ. e. church was
held last evening at the home of Mrs.
George D. Runyon, in High street.
Routine business was finished UP in
short order. after which a delightful
musical program was carried out
and refreshments served. The meet
ing was well attended. and one OF
the best held in some time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25
Examinations on Friday.

Examinations for extra letter
carriers for the local postottice viii
ba bsJJ ErrtIsp r7c-rfrS .%9 1s-1II'a
aid as q 9sss@b Rt dahsra
in the high school building in State
street. Quite a number have made
application to take exams, which
will be held under the supervision OF
Percy Coutts, of the local office.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25

A meeting and practice of Wash
ington Fife, Drum and Bugle Corps
was held last night in its rooms. An
invitation was received from the
Royal Fife and Drum Corps, of Eliz-
abeth, to attend a picnic at that
nIaco newt month
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25
Wall Patnhad

Johnny's mamma had put several
patches on his trousers, and when the
little fellow tried the trousers on he
said grayely, Mamma, If you had
made the patches q little bigger I'd
have had new pants"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25

The Orange Division of the Pub
lie Service Corporation passed
through this city last night at 9
o'clock enroute to Orange after
spending the day at Soldiers beach
fishing and bathing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25

A meeting of the finance commit
tee of the local Y. NJ. H. A. was held
last night in the club rooms in Smith
street. Several affairs were discuss
ed and the books were gone over and
found to be in good condition.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25

Hans Lindhart purchased the
Indian demonstration from local
agent Arthur LaRoe. The motor
cycle is the twin cylinder five horse
power model.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25
CHILD -CHRISTENED.

The christening of Gladys Anna
Schmidt took place Sunday at the
home of her parents, at 1877 Pater-
son street. A number of local and
out-of-town guests attended. A So
cial evening was passed by the
friends of the family.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25
Coinp and Thinking.

Mamma-Bessle, why don't you wash
the dishes? 1t is easier to do a thing
than to sit and think about it. Bessie
well mamma, you wash the dishes,
and I'll sit and think about It.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25
Secret Sorrows.

Believe me. every heart has its Sc
eret sorrows which the world knows
not, and oftentimes we call a man
cold when he Is only sad.-Longfellow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25

She-Because l cannot marry you do
not be disheartened. You must face
the world bravely. He-It isn't a ques-
ton Of the world; I've got to face my
creditors.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25
TRIES TO TAKE
FRENCH LEAVE

Guesippi Martro, alias James
Smith, eighteen years old, was ar
rested by Patrolman Andrew Jensen
this morning while in the act Of
leaving the city with board and 9th
er bills unpaid. Complaint was
made by Louis Policastro, but testi-
mony rendered at the hearing this
afternoon showed that he owed bills
to a number Of Italians. The youth
was remanded to jail after being ar
raigned before Recorder Henry W.
Kehoe at 1 o'clock this afternoon. He
was fined IS and advised to settle
up.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25
PERSONAL ~
{ PICkUpS II


Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Ludwlgson
and daughter Marion have returned
after a stay with friends in Plain
field over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard NaylOr, of
Brooklyn. are the guests of friends
in this city.
Fred DeVoe, of the EVENING
NEWS staff, is spending his vaca-
! ton il Spotswood.
Mrs. J. S. Hay, of High street,
was a New York visitor yesterday.
Miss Jennie Wedeen spent Sunday
with relatives in New York.
Misses Mollie, Nettie and Esther
Wedeen and Bessie Borak enjoyed a
/ trip to the Highlands Sunday.
9 sMst George Brown, of Morgan
; % oorrtIrjis a local visitor today.
/ Fele5s Cornelia Carpenter, of State
lie Yes has been spending several
Jays at the home of her parents in
Staten Island.
Miss Marcia Reed has returned to
her home in Freneau, after a visit
with relatives in Paterson street.
Mrs. McCreery, of Catalpa venue
has returned home from Crawford.
where she has been passing several
weeks with Mrs. John Lammon, of
that place.
Mrs. J. X. Taylor, of Market
street, spent Sunday in Crawford.
Miss Marjorie Degge, of Roberts
Vile, is spending the day in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis BRIGGS, of Mar
ket street, entertained William Parks
OF Newark, over the weekend.
Mrs. Jacob Kempf and son, of
Brooklyn, are the guests of Mrs. j.
Kubetzka. in Paterson street.
Miss Margie Dye, of Robertsville,
is in town today.
Jacob Kreielsheimer, of Smith
street, is a Woodbridge visitor this
afternoon.
V. p. Christofferson, of Market
street, spent the morning in Railway.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25

HefO.
Misses Ada Hope and Florence
Davis were Laurence Harbor visitors
Sunday.
Edward Hardiman, of Catalpa
avenue, spent last evening with
friends in South Amboy.
Mrs. Taylor and son Ned, of Ca
/ talpa visited friends in Gran
ford over Sunday.
Reuben Mailer, of State street,
was a Westfeld visitor yesterday.
Miss Esther Wedeen, of Brooklyn
is the guest of relatives in this city
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25

Kindness is catching, and II you go
around with a thoroughly developed
case your neighbor will be sure to get
it.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25

Read the c1assinCG advertise
ments for news of interest to all.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-01-05
TOO MANY HALF-BAKED LAWS
Illinois Attorney General Says Assem-
bly, Pass Meaningless Acts That
Cause Endless Trouble.

Springfield. Ill. - Illinois Is not
hampered with old laws, but half
baked and meaningless acts. passed
~ the general assembly cause endless
trouble. This information is contained
In the biennial report OF Attorney
General Stead. which was submitted
to Governor Deneen.
The report also contains sugges-
lions and recommendations which will
be sent to the general assembly next
week.
Laws are enacted. repealed. amend
I'd and reconstructed In bewildering
profusion," the report says.
Schemes TO regulate and in many
Instances revolutionize the courts, pro
LESSONS, different occupations and
various departments of state govern.
nent. are worked out over night.
rushed into type under title OF an en-
acting clause and introduced as bills
the next morning From these and
perhaps other causes has resulted
,onglomerate mass OF legislation
which is inconsistent. ambiguous, often
meaningless and sometimes vicious"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-01-05
REBELS AT THE GATES.
Battle imminent-Fortifiea Are
Raised-Christras Growing
Stronger.

Puerto Cortez, Honduras.-Troops
from all available posts are being con
centrated in Puerto Cortez to resist
invasion by revolutionary forces from
the Hornet. the vessel of the Bonilll
followers. which is expected within ~
hours TO begin its attack.
The garrison Of 500 men, which had
been prepared for bombardmcnt Tor
more than week. was augmented by
several hundred more soldiers. and ad
dtional companies came in from
Tegucigalpa.
They were Immediately PIT to work
Strengthening the town fortilicatious
and the sand bag breastworks along
tine water front
Some declare Gen. lee Christmas
will be powerful enough 10 win over
many new loyal troops to the cause
Ct the rebels
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-01-05
IS KILLED IN BLAST
TWENTY OTHERS ARE INJURED
IN BOILER EXPLOSION At
PITTsFIELp, MASS.
BODY IS HURLED 200 FEET
Accident Occurs at Ice Plant on Shore
Of Lake Morewood-cutters Re-
spond to Call Of Firm for Workers
and Are Badly Mangled.

Pittsfield, Mass.-The lives OF Is
workmen we're obliterated Thursday
and 20 men were injured by the ex-
plosion of a boiler at the plant OF the
Norwood Lake Ice company two
miles south of this city.
Almost the entire force OF ice har-
vesters, including many Italians and
foreigners who reported for work In
answer TO the company's advertise
ment for men, we're sitting around the
boiler warming themselves when the
explosion occurred.
Nine OF the victims have been iden-
tilted as follows: William Dunn. en-
gineer at the plant. thirty-five years
old: Edgar Allen. an employe, twenty
eight years old; John Raymond. car
penter; Leo Fernandez. employee; Mar
tin Smith, employe; Wyatt Moore. en-
ploye; George Ward. fireman; William
Pepoon, Elmer Eldredge, laborers.
II is believed that most of the uni
Identified dead we're foreigners. The
injured were taken to the House OF
Mercy in ambulances summoned from
Pittsfield. Some OF them cannot re-
cover.
The boiler was used in furnishing
power to haul the cakes of ice up the
inclines into the storage house. and is
said by the officials to have been in
perfect condition Wednesday. when 1t
was tested. The boiler house was
wrecked by the terrific blast, which
hurled debris and human bodies
through the air. One body was blown
200 feet, while the cylinder OF the
boiler was found in tree hundred
feet away. The victims were all hor-
ribly mangled and Identification is
difficult.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-01-05
FIRE TAKES TOLL OF LIVES
Flat Swept by Fire-Two oesd-Ter
Injured, Some Fstally-others
Missing.

St Paul, Minn.-Two dead. three
dying. and 10 others injured. Is the
toll OF blaze that converted the Con
cord fats into a charnal houee.
The dead: Jeanette MILFORD, 30
body found IN ruins; Anna Erd, %
died at the hospital.
Fatally injured: Miss Erd. younger
sister Of Anna Erd, dying At hospital
Anna Lychtenheld. fell on face jump
ing from building. Ten others were
moro or less badly injured.
The body Of the unidentified woman
was found in u Hat occupied by II. l.
Pierce. who is In the hospital. \ broth
or and sister are reported among the
missing.
The loss ON the building and con
tents In estimated at 100000. The 10
cality where the fire occurred is In
habited mostly by poor people
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-01-05
VESUVIUS AND QUAKE ALARM
VIOLENT SHOCKS AND PoPENlNo
OF CRATER CAUSE PANIC.
Timid Peasants Flee From Villages
and Tourists Fear as Lava
Appears.

Naples. - Earthquake shocks fol-
lowed the opening 70 Mt vesuvius'
crater, spread alarm among hundreds
OF Americans and other tourists
spending the winter in southern Italy
The earthquake shocks we're from east
TO west and are thought to be a con-
tinuation OF those which rocked the
southwestern part of Greece twenty
hours earlier. Through the night We
suvius doomed and great Jets of steam
and molten lava spurted from the cup
like crater. Temporary affairs have
been set up by the tmid peasants.
who have left their villages.
Catania. - Flames and smoke con-
tinue TO pour forth from Mount Etna.
but as no lava is being emitted there
is no fear OF disaster. and the PEG
pie are enjoying the spectacle
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-01-05
INDICT ROBIN FOR THEFT
Grand Jury Find Bill Against Chief
Official Of Northern Bank 81
New York.

New York.-The grand Jury handed
down Thursday an indictment against
Joseph G. Robin. whose financial
transactions are alleged to be respon-
sible for the closing of the Northern
bank of New York and its nine
branches.
The state banking department has
assumed temporary charge of the
Washington Savings bank pending in
vestigation into its condition. Robin
10 president of the savings institution
II is expected that the depositors OF
the Northern bank will be paid in full.
but no definite statement as to the
banks condition is expected for fort
night. at least. pending an examina-
ton of the banks accounts.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-01-05

Paris.-Aviator Laffon and NJ.
Paula, we're killed Wednesday when
their passenger.carrying monoplane
fell from a height of $50 feet soon
after they had started from lssy on
trip to Brussels and return.
This is the first serious disaster to
q passenger-carrying aeroplane In the
history OF aviation.
Laffon had set out to win the $780,.
900 prize offered by the Automobile
club of France for a round trip to
the Belgian capital within SO hours.
Laffon and Paula set out shortly aft.
er dawn and a big crowd cheered
them as the propellers began TO hum
and the great aeroplane arose.
Laffon sent the machine in an east
erly direction and 1t was apparent
ly working perfectly. Before he had
gone far the motor began to miss fire
and the car wobbled through the air
at times In an alarming manner
Suddenly those who we're watching
saw Laffon fumbllng frantically with
the machinery as the motor stopped.
A gust of wind caught the wings and
the machine turned over while LAT.
fon and Paula chung to the frame.
work. The aeroplane swept downward
with great velocity and crashed to
the earth. pinning both men beneath
the wreckage
Los Angeles, Cal.-Rivaling the
achievement OF Chavez in hurdling the
Swiss Alps in an aeroplane. Arch
Hoxsey winged his flight northward
from Dominguez field. circled the
rock-ribbed peak of Mount Wilson,
took a look at the Carnegie observa.
tory which is perched on top of the
5,s00-foot peak, described a number Of
graceful sweeps and circles 1000 feet
above the crest of the mountain and
returned to Aviation field after fight
Of two hours and thirty minutes.
According to the statement OF avia-
ton officials. he travelled 100 miles.
The paragraph which he carried on
his machine registered an altitude OF
10.005 feet
Los Angeles, Cal.-Arch Hoxsey OF
the Wright team of aviators Monday
broke the worlds record for altitude
here when he attained a height of
11,474 feet and accomplished the feat
IN a S0-mile gale that wrecked La
tham's monoplane and kept cautious
aviators to the ground.
London, England.-No news has
come of the fate of Cecil s. Grace,
the American-born aviator who dis.
appeared in the fog Thursday while
attempting a return flight from
Calais, France. to Dover. 1t is feared
that he fell into the North sea. A
feet OF motor cars was out to search
the east coast OF England. while war
ships scattered along the shores VI
the North sea swept the waters with
wireless inquiry concerning the air.
man.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-01-05
TRAlNMEN GIVEN A RAISE
FIfty-one Railroads Give Conductors,
Bagsasemen and FIasmen Ten
Per Cent. Increase.

Chicago.-After a month OF negoti-
alton the conductors. baggagemen.
brakemen and fiagmen employed by
81 western railroads were Thursday
granted a fiat Increase OF ten per
cent
The increase affects $4,000 mem.
Sers of two organizations. the Broth
erhood of Railroad Trainmen and the
Order OF Railway Conductors. and
will cost the roads an added expense
OF 100000 a year
A part OF Canada will be affected
by the agreement. the management
and employees OF the Canadian North
srn being represented at the confer
ence.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-01-05
BEN PITMAN PASSES AWAY
at Cincinnati After a Pro-
Ionged illness.

Cincinnati. - Ben Pitman. broth
known throughout the world as the
founder and inventor OF the system
Of photography which bears his
name. is dead at his residence. Mr..
Pitman has been sick about a year
and at the time OF his death his
two daughters were with him. Mr..
Pitman was born in Trowbridge. Eng
land. July "a. 1922, and in his earlier
days was associated with his brother
in the development OF shorthand. He
is undoubtedly the father OF short
hand IN America although his brother
is generally accredited as the preserv-
er of the original system.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-01-05
UnsIghtIy Spots Breed Crime.

In Belgium the municipal author.
tiles have recognized that one of the
factors OF contentment is a satisfied
eye. A pleasant aspect. a beautiful
scene, will often calm a rufied spirit.
They know that the foulest crimes are
committed In dreary. unkempt quar-.
tiers where surely the eye meets moth
ing to attract II. Charles Dickens
chose the most unsightly corners of
London for the evil deeds OF some Of
his criminals. while others played
their parts midst surroundings that
were bleak and foreboding. When he
babe us laugh. however, the scenes
were pleasant, cheerful and comfort
ing. lie knew that the Ioathsoma
creatures OF nature haunt the dark
and Shiny caves and grottos. while
the noble and beautiful are FOUND
where nature Is at her best Il is INF,
lesson from natures book which
many European municipalities bave
learned, ana now they vie with each
other In creating the City beautiful.
knowing tnat its influence upon the
mentality OF the masses is most salu.
tAry.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-01-05
TURN TOWN INTO ORCHARD
Chicago Alderman Would Have Cities
Plant Peach Trees Instead
OF Shade Trees.

A Chicago alderman thinks IL would
be good plan for cities TO plant
fruit trees instead OF shade trees. and
he wants Chicago TO try the expert
ment. His idea Is TO have the fruit
trees planted In every possible place.
as he expresses Il. Along the streets
and parkways. In small parks and.
in fact. pretty nearly every spot that
is controlled by the city"
The alderman has discussed tho
proposition with the city forester but
that official is not wholly enamorcd
of the scheme lie Is afraid that the
fruit dropping from the trees would
make a lot OF dirt. The alderman be.
lieyes that question need not be con
sidcred. because all the fruit would
be eaten" He probably IL right about
that The chances are that IL would
be eaten before IL matured and that
would be one serious objection 10 cs-
tablishing a municipal orchard. Fond
parents who have In mind the dis
tressing experience of Johnny Jones
and his sister Sue" in eating tho
peach OF emerald hue" would view
with alarm the prospect OF turning
the town into peach orchard
II is to be doubted IL the alderman's
well meant plan meets with any great
degree Of popular favor Primarily
the trees planted In streets and parks
should be shade trees Fruit trees are
not well adapted TO this purpose In
the first place many varieties do not
grow TO a sufficient size and In the
next place they are not OF the ne.
quired hardness. Any one who has
ever seen an abandoned orchard In
the outskirts OF a city or town can
imagine the fate of city planted fruit
trees such as the Chicago alderman IN
advocating. All the police in Chicago
could not protect such trees from the
ravages OF the small boy. though they
gave their entire time 10 the task 10
the utter neglect OF all other police
duties.-Louisville Courier, Journal.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-01-05
Hometown.
8(HgfpsS<s
CLeANEST OF ALL CITIES
Flies and Other Insect Pests Are Ao'
sent From BAD Nauhefm,
Germany.

Not the least among the advantages
offered by Nauheim is the almost com
plete absence OF flies and other insect
pests. There are no fly screens In Bad
Nauheim. According to a writer In the
Post Graduate they are kept 30 clean
that the typhoid ny" finds conditions
unfavorable for breeding and an ef-
fcctivc campaign also Is carried on be
tween seasons.
During the winter flies seek corners
Of cellars and attics. The authorities
In Nauheim have n municipal ordi-
nance which enables them To destroy
the fy pest by attacking II at this
time. Government employees are sent
into every building In the town 10
burn out all corners In which files
might take refuge. These measures
are very successful.
The place likewise affords an inter
csting proof that this dangerous nui'
sance does not move far from its
breeding grounds. In Friodburg. n
typical lll.paycd. dirty European town
less than two miles away. tho fly pest
is everywhere in evidence.
Beautiful walks In great variety are
To- be found leading In all directions
through the neighboring hills. From
the mountains. too. the Usa, lively
little stream. runs down through the
town and carries OF the waste water
from the baths. No sewage or E.kh
is allowed TO deflc Il and consequent.
ly it retains all the charm OF clean
country brook
The town is well severed and sup
piled with excellent drinking water
from the Vogclsburg mountains. 30
miles away The fine. clean gravel
which Is freshly applied each year TO
the sidewalks and pathways keeps the
place practically free Of dust, and no
billboards or similar nuisanccs are per
mitteG 20 dcfacc the beauty Of the
streets The general note OF strict
cleanliness Is well eXemplifed In the
town schools.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-01-05
ElKINS TO SLEEP ON ROOF
Air Treatment In Effort to Re-
gain Health.

Washington. - In an effort to
recover from the illness which has
Frustrated him for months. Senator
Stephen b. Elkins of West Virginia is
ia try the open air treatment. He will
brave the rigors of wintry nights.
sleeping out Of doors In a compart-
ment built on the roof OF his X street
residence. Senator Elkins has been
confined to his bed for weeks and his
lack OF recovery has caused his fam
lily much concern. The outdoor bed
room is to be comfortably fitted and
will have rather the appearance Of a
luxurious bedroom than a sleeping
tent.