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Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-25
The Liberte Blew Up in the
Roadstead Off Toulou,
France Today.
100 MEN SWAIN ASHORE
Two Hundred of the Crew
Were Still on Shore for
Sunday Leave.
ALL FRANCE AROUSED
Accident Similar to the
Blowing Up of the Maine
at Havana.
ALL FRANCE AROUSED
Special By United Press Wire.

Special By United Press Wire.
Toulon, France, Sept. 25:-At
least 500 officers and men Of cruiser
Ltberte died today when that war
ship blew up and sank in the road
stead off this place. One hundred
of the crew escaped by swimming
ashore. 1t was at first supposed 500
had drowned. but because many Of
the sailors had not returned from
Sundays shore leave a closer esti-
mate OF the dead would be 800.
A short circuit In forward store
room Is supposed to have caused the
disaster, but as the cause is not pos
excitement throughout France.
The disaster bears a striking re-
semblance to the obstruction of the
Maine In Havana harbor and this
fact adds not a little to the popu-
lar excitement.
The Liberte, one Of the finest
crafts In the French navy, was COM
manded by Captain Jaures, brother
Of the famous socialist. At the time
of the explosion he was absent from
the ship, as were 200 members of
the crew. The fire broke out about
o'clock this morning. At $50
the first explosion occurred followed
by a second and third at 5:35 and
b:65 o'clock. Immediately after the
last explosion the vessel sank in q
cloud of smoke.
AT $3.50 o'clock this afternoon It
was semi-offlcially stated that the
list of casualties, as the result of
the destruction of the warship Ii
berte, numbered 315. Her total
crew numbered 71O, of whom 12O
ere on shore leave. When roll
call of the survivors were held on
the flagship this afternoon 274 men,
oR oR--le-s> fe-+y----~- ro,t4.sIy Il,1l Z,
responded. Just what officers are
missing Is not yet known.
The force of the explosion of the
main magazine was terrific. 1t
killed twenty seamen and injured
fifty on the Democratic anchored
near the Liberte and shattered win
dows all over Toulon.
One freak Of the explosion was
the wreck Of a launch from the war
ship, which was going to the shora
to bring back members of the crew
A gigantic block of the metal struc-
ture of the warship fell on the cut
ter sending 1t to the bottom and
drowning or killing every occupant.
The scenes Of excitement that
followed the explosion have never
been equalled in the history of the
navy yard here. Just before the
first explosion the alarm that the
fire On board was dangerous spread
through the feet and reached the
Continued on page 81
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-25
Senator Marine Not Present. -TeIG-
gram From Him Is RGad--R. {. May
ham Of Railway Speaks.
GLOWING TRIBUTE TO GOVERNOR
Blame Democratic Organization for
PLUGGING" Speakers County Clerk
Cannon Makes Hot Statement.

Although United States Senator
James E. MARITIME, of Plainfeld, was
unable to be present at the mass
meeting Of the Wilson Club, of this
city, on Saturday night in old Will
der hall, the promoters of the affair
are enthusiastic over the outcome
and contend 1t was the most sue
cessful affair held this campaign.
Ray e. Mayham, of Railway, presi-
dent of the Federation of Democrat
Clubs of New Jersey, was the prin-
cipal speaker and paid a glowing
tribute to Governor Wilson and his
policies. Mr.. Mayham sees nothing
but Wilson for president on the
Democratic ticket in 1912, a0d be-
lieves the states chief magistrate
will be elected.
Meeting Declared Success.
Senator Marines inability to at
tend disappointed many but Thomas
F. Burke, who is running on the
Democratic ticket, contends the af-
fair was more successful by the
Plainfeld gentleman's absence. He
said: The clean cut young man
who spoke tonight made a far bet
ter impression upon the audience,
believe, than could Senator MARITIME
or any other man who turned the
kind of trick Mr. MARITIME did to US,
in connection with the affair" Mr.
Burke was present at the meeting
but took no part.
According to Thomas Brown,
president of the club and who pre-
sided, the committee on arran ge-
ments had secured Senator Marines s
| personal promise that he would at
tend, but at three o'clock Saturday
afternoon a telegram was received
from the senator, addressed TO Mr..
Burke, as follows: Il am just home
from a ten days speaking trip and
fTe' fhTTshf = at 'P5erff fmboy-
Thomas Brown Gives Views.
Mr.. Brown attributed the senator S
withdrawal as the result of an I'M
seen hand, which managed to plug
every speaker in this section of the
state, Mr.. Brown said today He
said on the platform Saturday night
that if Governor Wilson knew the
trick Senator MARITIME had played
on a club bearing his name. he
would die with shame. According
to President Brown, an auto camped
OuISlUS OF the MdTIlue hume III
Plainfield from noon on Saturday un-
til late in the evening, but no trace
of the senator was found. AS stat
ed in the EVENING NEWS SatuT-
day, a reporter was informed at the
MARITIME residence that the senator
was out on business but would re-
turn in the evening.
Cause of Martines Absence.
John J Kenney, a Plainfeld mill
lionaIre who acted as Plainfeld
agent for the Wilson Club in secur-
ing the services of Mr.. MARITIME, said
today over the telephone that he
talked with the senator this morn
ing on the subject and was inform
ed that the real cause for the change
in plans was a meeting IN New York
City. The senator was asked to at
tend a session Of United States sen
ators with reference to waterways,
According to Mr.. Kenney's remem-
brance, Senator MARITIME said the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-25
Schock is Former Keyporter.

Special to the EVENING NE WS.
Keyport, Sept. 25.-The arrest OF
Rev. James T. Schock, Of Plain1eld
in connection with Jared Flagg' g
"get rich quick" operations. has
grieved people In this place and vi
cinity who knew the minister, yes
terday. He had been pastor of the
Reformed church at this place for
several years and from 1898 to 1905
was supervising principal over Key
port public schools.
Rev, Schock was we'll liked and re-
fCor tinued on page 2.)
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-25

Automobiles for rent. See G. A.
Sexton, 70 Smith street, or phone
181. b77-9-19-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-25

WEATHER - Proba-
bly, -1ir tonight and
Tuesday. Cooler
Tuesday. Light va
riable winds becom-
ing northerly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-25

fCoLtinued on page 2.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-25
TWO INDICTMENTS ARE
FOUND AGAINST BENZ
Special to the EVENING NEWS,

New Brunswick, Sept 25:-Two
indictments for murder were pre-
sented to Justice p Voorhees, by the
new grand jury this noon, both
against Marino Benz, of Perth Am
boy.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-26
A New Enterprise.

Mr.. e. R. Brown has opened a
first class Equal Rights" barber
shop at 218 w. Main street. It is
three-chair shop, with two bath
rooms, a billiard room and is well
lighted and clean. The men are
first class workmen and this shop
will be a credit to the colored peo-
pie Of Decatur. The BARRIERS are i:
Mr.. Coleman, H. L. Coins and E.
r. Brown. They deserve the pat
ronage of Decatur
Miss Mabel Evans and Mrs.
Laura Martin, sisters Of Fred
Evans of Des Moines, Ia, have re-
turned home after spending three
weeks in Decatur and Springfield.
Mr.. Cleveland L. Jones of De-
catur is now general solicitor and
collector for The Forum and you
may expect him in your city at any
time.
H. A. Watkins is doing general
real estate business.
Decatur people like their new
pastor at ST. Peters.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-26

Mr.. Joe Martin is quite i'll.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-26
DECATUR PROGRESSIVE CITY.
Much Improvement Going On.
Saloons Thoroughly Regulated.
No Need for "Dry Town"

Decatur is always abreast with
the times. She has many substan-
tial factories that give steady
work for thousands. Her streets
are clean and mostly paved. She
has a city market now, which will
prove a great boon. Her high
school ranks first and is filled with
pupils.
The colored people are making
some noted improvements also.
There is room for good groc-
cry store.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-26
DECATUR NEWS.
By Minnie Cordel Kelley.

St. Peters A. M. E. church is
very much pleased over their new
pastor, Rev. H. w. Jameson. He
has won the hearts of his congre-
cation with his inspiring and spir-
itual sermons, and the church feels
that he is a God-sent man. DIR.
Jameson is making great plans,
and he expects to build a new edi-
fee in the very near future.
St. Peters A. M. E. Sunday
school is beginning to get back to
its old standard again. Last
Sunday the attendance numbered
100. With Supt. Carl Watkins
most efficient leadership and the
supervision of the pastor, great
things are expected.
Messrs. Fred Phenix and Chas.
Bronner gave a dance at Traver
hall last Thursday evening. It
was largely attended.
Mr. Carl L. Watkins and wife
have moved from South Franklin
street to the 800 block on West
Decatur street.
Rehearsals were started last
week for princess Moonbeam in
the Garden Love- a musical play
to be given during the holidays
for the benefit of the Ladies
Court"
Miss Gertrude Dansby, Qeca-
tur's most talented colored art
list, left Saturday via the Wabash
for Chicago to take up her work
in the Art Institute there.
DR.. Stewart, q most able speak
er and preacher, spoke at the An.
tioch Baptist church Sunday and
gave lecture on the following
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-26
Church Directory.

Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
Sunday School at 8; preaching at
1870 a. m. and 7 p. M; B. Y. P.
U, 5 p. m. Home and Foreign
Missionary Society Thursday at
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-26
THREE DAYS SALE
at the
EAST END SHOE STORE

EAST END SHOE STORE
Monday, Tuesday and Wednes
day, October 80 to Nov. l.
Men, Dress Shoes, $500
value, sale price. 81 25
Women's Dress Shoes, sale
price 81 90
Children s School Shoes, sale
price up from. 81 90
Mems Underwear, per suit. 9Oc
Our Hosiery is the best in the
world.
Remember the date and place,
October 30-November l, three days
only.
j. P. ROBERTS SHOE co.
1707 East Capitoi Ave.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-26

When all
all growing
bald places of the head
poesbe
further fact that they
"PORO
genuine without Prepared A.
"Poro College," 800 Pine ST.. St Louis, No.
BEWARE OF MUTATIONS
For Treatment Call
MRS. M. E. WARRICk
Bell ss4s g. ssssnth o.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-26

Colored people can't eat prom
Uses any more than white people,
and the Republican party must
not hope to retain its Negro con-
tingent on this kind of food, T"
because we do not intend to ig-
more men because they are allied
with the Democratic party, when
such men are our friends and are
willing to give us nutritious food
to eat and not promises only. In
Massachusetts, they are again call
ing for the Negro vote to help re-
gain that state into the Repub-
lican column.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-26

2 80 p m. Prayer meeting Wednes-
day, 7:30 p. m.
Marching must be done for God
and His church.
Rev. S. Il. Edwards, Pastor and
clerk Of ministers and Deacon
Union.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-26

The Allen League held its an
nual election of officers last Tues
day evening. The officers will be
installed this Tuesday night.
There will also be beautiful pro-
gram rendered.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-26

night. He was enjoyed by all
present.
st. Peters Sunday school is to
have an orchestra soon.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-26

DR.. Stewart, a most able speak
er and preacher, spoke at the An.
tioch Baptist church Sunday and
gave lecture on the following
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-26

THE SOUTHERN WONDER
Star Halter and Tailor-Resident
Steam Cleaner and Dyer.
! have dyed for others-let me
dye for you. Expert repairing
neatly done.
Work Called for and Delivered.
Yours for the work
CLEVELAND |. JONES
200 E. Decatur st., Decatur, Ill.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-26

Miss Freda Phenix gave a party
Wednesday night at her home in
honor of the birthday anniversary
of Miss Carrie White. About
thirty were present, and all had
an enjoyable time
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-26
FOR SALE.

On account of leaving the city,
| am offering cheap, all of my real
estate. N. H. JENKINS.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-26

The K. of P. lodge is doing fine
ly. A uniform rank has been or
gained and a special program
will be rendered Oct. 81 at Trav-
ers' hall. DIR. A. A. Welsey will
be the principal speaker.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-26

ilShl. liz was cuJoycu ny oil
present.
st. Peters Sunday school is to
have an orchestra soon.
The Allen League held its an
nual election of officers last Tues
day evening. The officers will be
installed this Tuesday night.
There will also be a beautiful pro-
gram rendered.
Miss Freda Phenix gave a party
Wednesday night at her home in
honor of the birthday anniversary
of Miss Carrie White. About
thirty were present, and all had
an enjoyable time.
All that wish to contribute news
for The Forum will please call old
phone 1892 or write to 848 South
Colfax.
Mr.. Joe Martin, who has been
seriously i'll for the past few
weeks, is feeling some better at
this writing.
Mrs. Edith Montgomery, Mrs.
Bertha Benton and Mrs. Josephine
Cousins are reported on the sick
list
The Allen G. E. League of St.
Peters A. M. E. church will have
an open discussion next Sunday
evening on lis the World Grow
ing Better or Worse?" A large
number were out last Sunday and
everything is taking on new life.
Rev. H. w. Jameson is making
great preparations for the
Thanksgiving Day Rally" He
expects to raise 5000 on this day.
Prof. Clarence Cameron White of
Washington, D. c., will give a
violin recital at the church on
Nov. IA. Two hundred tickets
have been issued out for sale.
Mr.. Fred White Of Springfield
was in the city Sunday.
Miss Emma Woodford has re-
turned home from an extended
visit in Columbus, Ohio
The rehearsals for princess
Moonbeam" are progressing nice
lly.
The young people of the Allen
League are expecting to start re-
hearsals in the near future for a
drama, valley Farm" which
they expect to give about New
Years night for the church i'm
lprovement.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1911-10-26

Colored people must 60 back to
the farm at all cost.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-25
RETAIN
BASKETBALL LEAD
Defeat Vikings in Exciting
Game; SaxOns Win Over
the Wolverines

The fourth of the series Of basket
ball games Of the Bible classes league
was played at the 'Y'' Saturday night.
The first game was played between the
Saxons and the wolverines, score 4S to
Il in the Saxons favor. The second
game was a battle between the Nor
mans and the Vikings, in which the
NOrmans won, 80 to 80.
In the first game Chenoweth. the
Saxons' captain. cornered the marl-et
on baskets, totaling Il field seals and
one goal Vern Lyman was also very
much on the job in the basket business
Tor the SaXOns, and tossed seven field
goals and two goals. Both PLAYERS
were in exceptionally good form and
played a corking good game. The Sax
on scoring.
The score at the end of the second
halI was 10 to 2. and though the VOL
Nerlnes woke up a little in the last
quarter Iney were completely run over
outclassed and Outplayed. The PLAYERS
on the Saxon side were: ChenOwetf'
Lymans Ross, Nelson. Rice, Frank Rob
erts and BOwden. The Wolverines
We're: Kilburn, Blume, Shea, Rhei.l-
heimer and Thomas.
The NOrmans and Vfkfngs
The game between the Normans rD7
the vikings was a tremendously ey-
clung one Peralta tossed the first
basket for the NOrmans, with Garwood
following a close second. Then Te9 sr.I.-
of the Vikings, shot two baskets
which tied the score at the first ,tuar-
ter, 10 E. league shot the first Vik-
ing basket In the second quarter, but
GarWood' with field goal, tied tho
score again. The remainder Of the
quarter was alternated baskets on each
side until the score was tied at IA To
a. Then GarwOOd and Peralta
worked the NOrmans' figures up to 90
before the Vikings Gagged a ball But
P1cken and league chased the ball
along until the score was again tied.
20 to 20. Before the siren gong had
struck for the close of the first half
the Normans had advanced the score
% to 20
In the last half. the vikings made
three field goals in quick succession,
and gained on the Normans by two
points, threat ening the supremacy OF
the hitherto indicated Normans, but
the game was saved for the Normans
by the shooting Of Peralta, who Gagged
five balls in the last quarter alone.
winning the game by the narrow mar
gin Of two points.
A blunder on the part Of a Viking
man really Kept the game from being
tie. Running with the ball while
lodging Norman player, he made a
backward pass, but the Viking man
behind had shifted his position, which
was occupied by Peralta who received
the pass as coOlly as though it was
meant for him and tossed a dead easv
field goal league and Roy Pickeus
played a brilliant game for the Vik-
ings. dividing all the scoring between
them.
The players on the victorious Nor
man team were: Peralta, center; B.
Romero and Evans, forwards; Garwood.
and Taylor, guards.
The Vikings players We're: Teague
and L Marshall. Perkins, R Pickens
LOretz and Beers.
Mitchell refereed the first game and
Robinson the second. The other off
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-25
Row Over Trading Art Kruger
Baseball, Football, Wrestling and Other Sport Talk.

tap HOGAN, Of the Vernon team,
announced yesterday that he
had refused to waive on Art
Kruger. the Portland left fielder,
whom McCredie has been trying to
trade with Mobile. Kruger has been
kicking like a wild animal about go
ing to a lower league, but there is no
chance now. McCredie viii be forced
TO keep him, for he cannot trade him
as long as any team in the league
REFUSES to waive on him. Hap and Mac
love each other like sisters, only they
don't, and so Mac certainly would not
sell Kruger to Vernon for the waiver
price Of $500.
The baseball practice Of the Univer-
sity of Southern California begins on
January 8. The team viii practice on
the grounds at Exposition park, while
the track team work is going on ct the
regular campus
Zbysko, the great Polish wrestler,
has signed articles for finish match
with Dr. B. F. Roller, TO be held in
Denver on the night of January T..
The men are to wrestle in the catch
as-catch-can style4 Jack Herman has
Of the New York American to guar
antee fulfilment OF contract on behalf
Of Zbysko. The Denver fans viii sure
have a real match to see when these
two wrestlers get busy.
News is leaking out Of more sales
OF baseball pitchers. The latest sell
has been pitcher Mike O'Toole, sold by
Albany to the St Paul American assO-
citation club. He is a brother of Marty
O'Toole who was purchased by Pitts
burg from the St. Paul club for $22,5OO.
Baseball men are predicting that
John King will be the new manager
OF the Boston Nationals. instead OF
Fred Tenney, who has signed & con-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-25
BOY SCOUTS WILL
MAKEHIKE TUESDAY
Plan Walk to Belen and
Thence to a Ranch Five
Miles Distant

The boy scouts start off on their
holiday hike Tuesday. They viii leave
N Psso in the morning on the 1880
Southern Pacific for Belen, Tex From
BeIen the boys will foot it about five
miles to a ranch. where they viii camp
femporarfIy. About 20 youngsters are
expecting to 20 under scout masters 2
H Brown and George Freeman While
in camp the scouts viii go through the
games from the scout manual. Inese
are highly enjoyed by the boys, com
bining very useful instruction with
pleasure.
The scouts VIII return TO Fl PaSO
Thursday night in time for tho ''Y'
s.af'' basketball game
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-25
CHRISTMAS POLO AND
RIDING TOURNAMENT
Soldiers and Clubmen Cele-
brate the Day With
Outdoor Events

The officers of the Fourth cavalry
and the 23d infantry with the clubmen
of the Country and Toltec clubs are
having a polo game and riding tourna-
ment on the parade ground of Fort
celebration. The polo game opened the
riding program.
In the intervals between the periods
Of play, scarf hurdle, cigar, and relay
races were held.
The full band of the 23d infantry
gave a concert in front of the officers
quarters during the riding events and
IN tent on the grounds tea was served
by the young women of the post. as
sisted by several town young women.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-25

tract for next year. It is believed that
Ienney viii receive his 1912 salary in
tuu, together with his release. Kings
only rival for the position is Mike
Doohn, who is equally ambitious and
IS hlghIy regarded by Ward. It Is
tossup which viii land in the mana
gerial berth.
Harry Lord, Of the White Sox, is re-
ported TO have been traded to the
Cleveland Maps for George Stovau, the
hard hitting first baseman.
Coach Richards. of the University Of
Wisconsin, has discovered two finds for
his next years Varsity squad These
are two brothers named Younger that
weigh PA and 240 pounds. Richards
IS working his football squad right
along with indoors training so that the
varsity VIII be a topnOtcher BY the
1912 football season.
The University of California and Lee
land Stanford university have been dis
cusslng changes in the Rugby foot
ball rules. Four rules were changed
for the rules as played in the other
parts Of the world. Those adopted up
to the present time cover the kickoff,
dropout lineup offside, and fair
catch.
Coach Dan Reed. of Cornell, jumps
all over Cornell for the lack OF scien-
LlLic 1OOludl, ana the poor showing the
Ithaca college made against PennsyI-
vania in the Thanksgiving game. Reed
says that the secret of Yale's success
in football is the reduction Of every
detail Of the game to a science and as
Cornell has never kept records, there
is not a line to throw any light upon
what the teams have done, what they
lacked or what they found to be use
less and what should be discarded. Dan
is very likely to pile up a lot Of ledg-
ers now, showing on paper just how 1t
all happened.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-25
MESA DEFEATS LAMAR IN
THE GRAMMAR SCHOOL LEA

In the third series of basketball
games Of the Grammar School league
played Saturday afternoon at the ..y,,
gym, the Mesa school defeated the Ia
mar school 10 to II. As the BeaU
school team did not appear on the
scene, thir game was forfeited to the
Sunset school to O. The Mesa-I.auar
game was a very close one, with the
score repeatedly tied, but in the last
quarter the Lamar squad lost out and
let the Mesa prance away with the
game.
The players on the Mesa team were
Bryan, McKemy, Ernest, Driskeu and
Anderson. On the Lamar team We're:
Biggs, Walker Thurston, Prothers.
Burchert and Bevan
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-25
FOURTH CAVALRY TO
ENTER POLO CONTEST

The Fourth cavalry is planning to
send polo team to play in the polo
tournament that is going to take place
at Coronado Beach, Cal. in the latter
part Of January. The players who will
represent the Fourth have not vet been
positively decided upon, but il is most
probable that the team will be com
posed of Lieut. G. Lyman. who repre-
scented the United States army in the
recent International horse show in New
York; Lieut.. Cook, who represented the
army in the eastern meet held in Hong
kong IN 1909 Lieut. Hall and Lieut.
Cullum.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-25
TTF GAME on gOCCFR.

st. Louis, No, Dec. 25.-Playing for
the soccer championship OF the United
States, the Tacony team Of Philadel-
phia and the ST. Leos Of St Louis bat
tied to a 4 to { tie yesterday after
noon
The contest was remarkable for the
speed displayed on a field that was a
half foot deep in mud. The visitors
EEere fast and their kicking was much
surer than that Of the local cham
pions.