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of the exorbitant rates which makes
business out of question. He told
the story of the high rates of tolls
charged, and It was shown that un-
less the shippers and canal boatmen
could obtain some relief by the ac-
tion of the Legislature, they might
as we'll go out of business.
w. Holt Apgar, Of -Trenton, a rep
resentative Of the Pennsylvania rail-
road, was sarcastic in his statement.
He declared that 1t had gotten to be
the fashion for everybody to take
corporations to task for nearly every
conceivable evil under the sun. The
corporations were blamed for many
Ills which they were not responsible.
He showed that the cost of operating
the canal in the present time cost
more than it did years ago, when
wages paid were much less. Other
Representatives from the canal com
pany spoke in similar vein.
The committee, after having heard
numerous arguments both In favor
OF the reduction of the rates as advo-
Gated by Captain Clark, the repre-
sentatives from the various cities in
terested, and the position of those
representing the railroad and canal
companies, will take the matter un-
der advisement. 1t Is possible a bill
to make some reduction may be pass
ed
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-12
GERAN BILL Is
BEFORE SENATE
Triumph for Governor Viii
son--WiII Reform the Elect
ions in This State.
PASSAGE Is ASSURED
Gives New Jersey a Ballot
Like That Used in
Massachusetts.
fspecial Corresnondence.O }

Trenton, April 12:-Goyernor
Wilson has achieved substantial
triumph in the report of the Geran
bill in the state senate. This meas
ure Is one of his pet" bills, If the
expression may be permitted. He is
deeply interested in the enactment
OF this bill because it is his opinion
that it will purify the elections OF
the state. This opinion is shared by
many others. Among those who be-
lieye in the bill is George l.. Record,
OF Jersey City, lawyer, and promi-
nent politician, who had much to do
not only with the framing of the bill
but with its amendment by the SEN
ate corpmittee.
The Geran bill has passed through
several critical stages. At present 1T
has Euffered but little from the
hands Of those who are afraid of it.
When the assembly passed the bill
1t was full of minor errors. 1t did
not seem opportune to attempt to
amend 1t in the assembly, so, at the
request of Governor Wilson, 1t was
put through without the change of a
comma The senate committee on
elections perfected the bill with the
aid of its reputed author, Mr.. Rec
ord.
Some Concessions.
Some concessions had to be made
to the practical" politicians to get
bill reported favorably that would
receive the support Of some of the
members of the majority party in
the senate. Hence, the feature OF
permitting the county chairman to
be elected by the committee, is one
OF the points that differs from the
original bill. Then, because some of
the Democratic senators objected to
the provision which would have dis
franchised many illiterate voters,
the bill was amended so that two
election officers might enter the
polls with an illiterate voter.
The bill will, when enacted into
law, revolutionize the system of
elections in New Jersey. The Massa-
chusetts ballot, the big blanket bal
lot with all Of the names of the can
didates printed thereon, has been
adopted The registration at the
frn cause Considerable Complaint
from the voters. Altogether it will
be such radical departure from
any method of voting known by the
voters of New Jersey that numerous
complaints may be expected. How
ever, If it really does check bribery,
II it does not eliminate 1t completely,
Governor Wilson and his friends be-
Heve that much wilf~have been ac-
complished by Its enactment.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-12
A. C. MOUNT
SECURES AUTO
New Brunswick Man Wins
in HupmobiIe Contest.

The contest for the Hupmobile
conducted under the auspices of the
Hebrew Educational Alliance, of this
city, was brought to a close in Wash
ington hall last night. A. c. Mount
a salesman in the employ of L. F
Hersch Co., residing in New street
New Brunswick, was the successful
contestant.
Long before the time scheduled
for the awarding large crowd as
sembled in Washington hall to wit
ness the final decision. The affair
was interesting and was conducted
under the personal supervision of
some Of Perth Amboy's most promi-
nent men. The contest was a huge
success and 1t is understood that sew
eral hundred dollars have been real
ized.
Harry Conard, Victor Main, A c.
clark, Fritz Hoyler, c. H. Edwards,
J. D. Waring. ]. c. Rossi and j. w.
aeekman, acted as Judges of the ar
ir Herman Ellis was present on
half OF the society. and acted as
sster of ceremOnies
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-12
200 ON STRIKE
AT 0STRANDERS
Wsrkmen Want Increase in
Pay--ko Official Demand.

A general strike is reported in
progress at the Ostrander Fire Brick
Company In Keasbey. About 200
workmen, including the help In al
most all the departments of the
works, walked out yesterday be-
cause of their failure, they claim, to
receive an increase in pay. The
men quit work yesterday morning.
Many Of them are congregated in
small groups in the vicinity of the
plant, but up to noon today no vio-
lence had been shown.
Demands Not Known.
The men are of the hard laborins
class and are mostly Hungarians,
Poles and Slavs. 1t has not been
learned just what their demands
are, but 1t is known they want more
money. 1t has been stated that they
want $1.75 day, but this could not
be confirmed today When officials
of the Ostrander company were ask
ed about the strike this morning,
they stated they had nothing to say
at this time, but might issue a state
ment this afternoon.
The Ostrander factory is located
down on the meadows west OF. the
settlement at Keasbey. The en-
ployes are mostly foreigners who
live in Keasbey and vicinity
Official Talks.
]. W. f. Podmore, general man
ager of the plant, stated this after
noon that as yet the men have made
no demands and the officers of the
company are In the dark as to their
motive for striking. He said the
company would give the men until
tomorrow morning to state their de-
mands. Everything is quiet at the
plant and Mr.. Podmore expects nc
violence.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-12
TRADE BOARDS WILL
FORM GENERAL BODY
Representative Gathering in This City
Last Night Outline Work. --De|ega-
tions From Four Nearby Places.
ENTIRE SECTION TO BE DOOMED

Plans were effected at the joint
meeting of boards of trade represen-
tattves Of New Brunswick, South
Amboy, South River and Perth Am
boy, in the rooms Of the latter or
ganization In the Scheuer building,
last night, for the formation of a
county organization of an elastic
nature to include towns just outside
of Middlesex, IL desired. the whole
to work for the general advance
ment of the community at large.
Committee is Appointed.
A committee was appointed con-
sisting OF the president and one
member Of each of the boards repre-
sented. This Is to be a tentative
body and will meet in the rooms of
the local board on Tuesday evening,
April rs, prepared to formally or
ganize the boards of trade of this
section Into one concrete body as
far as the welfare of the whole is
concerned.
While definite working plans OF
the contemplated organization were
not envolved at last nights meeting
the general sense of the proposition
was received with enthusiasm by
the trade board men in attendance
as well as representative citizens OF
other communities present who have
no such organization.
May Mean State Movement.
1t is thought that the local move
ment will be the neucleus of state
wide movement OF amalgamated
trade boards In county or CONNER
c1al groups, each with the interest OF
some particular community at heart
and the welfare of all in mind.
Last nights meeting, which was
attended by about thirty citizens of
different local communities, was a
most enthusiastic one President
D. P. Olmstead, Of the local board
called the meeting to order and pre-
sided. He put the purpose of the
meeting before the assemblage. cit
Ing how much greater results could
be obtained by the boards working
in unison than separately In com
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-12

mercial and mercantile lines. He
called particular attention to the
opportunities Of locating factories
in this section through the boards
working in harmony by reason OF
the fact that If one section was not
able to satisfy the peculiar demands
of some manufacturer the other
might.
New Brunswick Man Speaks.
George A.. Viehmann, former
mayor of New Brunswick, and presi-
dent of the New Brunswick Board OF
Trade, spoke heartily in favor of
the proposition, how the develop
ment Of any section of the county
would benefit all through a de-
creased tax rate on account of In
crease In county valuation. He
showed how there was little availa-
Bile land In New Brunswick for fac
tory sites but believed that the loca-
tion of factories anywhere In the
general locality in mind would be a
benefit to all.
In speaking of the idea of uniting
the boards of trade he declared 1t a
good one and cited several lines
along which all could work together
at an advantage. One problem which
he declared would come up in the
near future was that of a pure water
supply. Another was that OF sewage
disposal. Better railroad rates and
transportation facilities could be got
by united effort on the part of all
Mr.. Viehmann compared the idea OF
uniting the boards of trade with the
fraternal organization plan. He
showed how the secret orders have
bodies in each town for the people
Of that town; how several lodges In
adjacent towns are grouped into
districts and how the state council
acts for au A union Of boards OF
trade with a central body meeting
about four times year could do
much good for all, he said.
To Organize Central Board.
Speeches favoring the plan as out
lined were made by Representatives
Continued ON page T.,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-12
SMALL BLAZE
IN ST0REH0USE
$500 Damage to Brewin
Co.'S. Place, Second st.

The storage house OF Feigenspan Il
brewery in Second street, was the scene
of a mysterious blaze about II 'clock
last night, which neeessitated calling
out the fire department. A brakeman
while performing his duties on the sid
ing near the place, noticed sparks is.
suing from the top of the building. He
investigated and found that the wood
work between the ceiling and roof was
on fire.
Walter Bower, Of Madison avenue,
who was passing at the time, turned
in an alarm from box 81 at Madison
avenue and Paterson street. The fire
companies were quick to respond and
by efficient work soon extinguished the
blaze. The damage was estimated at
5000, covered by insurance. Sparks
from passing locomotives may have
been the cause.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-12
AGAIN WORK ON
COUNTY BOOKS
Return of Auditors Causes
Soma Comment.
Special TO the EVENING NEWS.

New Brunswick, April 12:-Con-
siderable mystery surrounds the re-
turn of the auditors of the Universal
Audit Company, of New York, to the
books of the County Board of Free
holders and county collector, it being
understood that their work was fin
tshed some time ago. Three men
are conducting the new examination
and the county officials have very
little to say in regard to this renewed
examination.
1t was stated by two officials that
trl egularities had been found In the
books prior to 1910, or during the
Republican administration What
the nature of these supposed irregu-
larlties is, could not be ascertafned
Today. 1t is understood that this re-
newed examination of the county
books will take about three weeks,
following which the auditors will re-
port to the Board OF Freeholders.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-12
TURKS BEING
ANN|HILATED
Albanian Rebels Gain--Seri.
GUS Situation for Turkey.
pecial BY United Press Wire.

Special by United Press Wire.
Constantinople, April 12:-The
Turkish forces in Northern Albania
are facing utter annihilation at the
hands of the tribesmen. The situa-
tion is today admitted by high army
officials to be the most serious In
Turkish history. Grave doubts that
the rebellion can be put down are
entertained in high places and the
officials are advising the Sultan not
to send any more troops to certain
death.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-12
MAY0R0F SCHENECTADY
TAKES HIS OWN LIFE
Special By United Press Wire.

Special by United Press Wire.
Schenectady, n. Y, April 12;-Ja-
cob W. Clupe, former mayor and a
prominent lawyer. committed suicide
today by shooting himself
Clute, who was three times mayor
of Schenectady, killed himself to
avoid arrest for contempt of court
in failing to properly administer an
estate of which he was trustee. A
policeman with the warrant was in
the house when the shot was fired.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-12
AMPUTATI0N NOTHING;
KEEP NEWS FROM WIFE

Special By United Press Wire
Boston, April 12:-While the
hospital surgeons were trying to de-
eide whether it would be necessary
to amputate both OF Harold B.
Duncan's feet, as result of his be-
ing crushed early today while at
work, the man cheerfully told his
name and address. "but don't send
word home" he pleaded, explaining
that his wife was busy entertaining
very recent visitor in the family
and he feared the shock would be
too much for her.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-12
SENTENCED To DEATH,
HE ESCAPES FROM JAIL
Special By United Press Wire.

Special By United Press Wire.
Beaver, Pa, April 12:-Charles
Hickman. under sentence of death
for killing his wife, escaped from the
Beaver county Jail today Hick-
mans appeal for pardon was refused
by the supreme court last Wednes-
day.
This is the second time Hickman
broke Jail. While a motion for re
trial of his case was pending he saw.
ed the bars of his cell and fed. Three
days later he was found near Mo-
nongahela in a half starved condi.
ton
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-12
GUS CUhkLE GIVEN
6 MONTHS IN JAIL
ciul to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
New Brunswick, April 12-Judge
DAILY sentenced Gus Gunkle to six
months in the county jail today
Edward Raudenbush was released
on probation for six months Both
men are of Perth Amboy and were
arrested for stealing pigs of lead.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-12
AVIATOR ON BIG
FLIGHT TODAY
On Way From London to
Paris--Crosses Channel.
Special bu United Press Wire.

specfa! by United Press Wire.
Dover, Eng, April 12:-Without at
tending boats, Aviator Prier, who but
recently learned to handle monoplane
flew over Dover today on his way from
London to Paris. Before starting he
said he intended to make the trip with
out stop. Should any mishap occur
on the way across the channel Prier
would have no chance of escaping
drowning.
Later it was reported that Prier had
successfully crossed the channel and had
passed over Calais continuing on to
Paris.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-12
DEMOCRATS WILL RUSH
REFORM BILLS THROUGH
epecia, By United Press Wire

Washington, April 12:-With a
"whoop' and "hurrah" the Demo-
Gratis decided on the immediate pas
sage through the House of bills pro-
vtding for the direct election Of
senators, publicity of campaign con-
stitutions before election; Joint
statehood for New Mexico and Ariz-
ona. All three are to be rushed in
to the House tomorrow and pushed
through.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-12

Perth Amboy was represented at
the hearing by Mayor Bollschweiler,
City Attorney c. c. Hommann, D. P.
Olmstead, president of the Board of
Trade; B. M. Cannon, C. c. Baldwin
and Charles Steuerwald. Mr.. HON.
mann was spokesman for the Perth
Amboy delegation.
Among those present from New
brunswick We're: Edward !. Glea-
son, of the Middlesex Transporta-
ton Company; Henry G. Parker,
president of the National Bank of
New Jersey; Secretary F. NJ. Yers-
ton, of the Board of Trade
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-12
ONE OF THE SCHOOL
REFORM BILLS KILLED

Trenton, april 12:-The senate
this afternoon killed the bill prohib-
iting directors or other officers of
the banks In which school money is
deposited from serving on school
boards. This Is one of the Freling
huysen school bills, introduced as
the result OF the recent school probe.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-12
Jacob Hanson Taken Away.

Patrolmen Andrew Jensen and
Quinlan took Jacob Hanson, of Wa
ter street, to the State Hospital for
the Insane, az Trenton, this after
noon in G. A. Sections automobile.
Mr.. Hanson has been ailing for some
time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-12
FORTUNE MADE AND
LOST ON THE CANAL
Advocates to Reduced Canal Toll
Gave Facts While Railroad Lobby
Criticised Assault on Corporations.
HEARING At TRENTON YESTERDAY

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
Trenton, April 12-The Donnelly
bill fixing the maximum rate of toll
on the Delaware & Rarftan canal at
ten cents ton was reported favor
ably In the House this morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-12
AVIATOR FELL 1900
FEET INTO THE SEA
speeial bg UnIted Press We.

Special by United Press Wire.
Monte Carlo, April 12;-While at
tempting a training flight from
France TO Corsica, Lieutenant
Bergue lost control of his hydro
aeroplane and fell fifteen hundred
feet into the sea when the machine
turned turtle. He was rescued un-
injured by a torpedo boat
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-12

Automobiles for hire, Phone Isl,
day or night. Sexton, 20 Smith st.
2Q09T-4-l1 It's
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-12
STRANCLED Her CHILD:
is BELIEVED INSANE

Special By United Press Wire.
Boston, April 12:-Mrs. Clara
Russell was arrested in her home in
Dorchester, today, charged with
strangling her twelye-year-old
daughter with a towel The girl
died soon after she was found by
the police The mother is thought
to be insane.
The police say the woman has
confessed. She had breoded over
the death of a son and, it Is said,
moaned repeatedly, "The children
could not live apart. l thought /
was doing the best thing for my lit
tie girl"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-12

Automobiles for rent. Sexton, 7s
Smith St. Phone 1S1. 20e97-t-fl-tf7
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-12

Have you sried "Qusck-Work" stovs
polish. If not you do not know how
easily and well it can be done.
1822S-1 -26-tf'
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-09-02
Card Party at EIks.

The Elks' club rooms were the
scene OF a brilliant affair Wednesday
afternoon. when Mrs. VIII Leech
charmingly entertained with a card
party. complimentary 10 Miss Loretta
Wilson. OF GAINESVILLE. and Miss Lou
Use Nodges. OF Baltimore. Nd. Tho
club rooms were artistically decorated
with chrysanthemums. and a dainty
luncheon was served by Caterer Ha-
berstick. The hours from . to > were
spent in playing euchre. Those pres
ent were Misses Helen Hibberd. Emit
ly Summerville. Alice Hand. Emily
Gundling. Bertha Flaccus. Elizabeth
Schmidt. Miss Murdoch. Miss Leon
hardt. ANA Schmidt. Jess Welty. Re
gina Welty, Anna Brc -dfass. Sophia
Brandfass. Gene Ward. Helen Digby.
Ann Hugus. Sarah Kirk. Regina Lutz.
Helen Lutz. Virginia Leech. Helen
Cowden. Bertha Schultz. Of Baltimore.
Gertrude Dorsey. Eleanor Sweeney.
Tessic Schmidt. Beulah Oshurn. Alice
Miller. Adelaide Weber. Mesdames
Elmer Davis. W. s Travis. =. Wind.
sor. Harry Ruble. Mr. Blackburn. q.
r. Craft. ". n. Leech. John L. Con
nor. Of Cincinnati. Ben Neuhart
Frank nowler, Mrs Goray and Mrs.
Nell Davis.
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Luncheon at Stratford.

Mrs. Catherine Heck charmingly
entertained with a luncheon party at
the Stratf0rd hotel Tuesday afternoon.
complimentary TO her mother. Mrs. 4.
4. West. Of Columbus. O. who has
been her guest for tho past week.
The dining room and parlors were ar.
ti-ticauy decorated in American
Beauty roses and ferns. An elaborate
course luncheon was served. covers
being laid for Mrs. \. t. West. OF Co
lumbus. Mrs. Ray Cole. Mrs 4. Il.
Lacy. Mrs. O. W. Oppenheimer. Mrs.
NJ. X. Ellican. Mrs. W. J.. Clemens.
Miss Marjorie Clemens. Mrs. : \.
Anthony. Mrs. \. Il. Walker. Mrs.
Samuel Kraft. Mrs. Selligman. Mrs.
Harry Hamburger.
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Bridge at Country Club.

Mrs. Frank Armstrong entertained
with bridge party Wednesday after
noon at the Country club. comp!i-
mentary TO her guest. Miss Carolyn
ierbst. OF Allentown. Pa. Bridge
was the diversions OF the afternoon
and luncheon was served.
Those present were Mesdames ].
W. Storer. VIII Cracraft. Leech era
craft. II. II. Hazlet. Jesse Bloch. WI
son Burris. James Paul. Grant Oliver.
Steve Rice. Roy Naylor. Chas. Bates.
William Higgins. Rates McLain.
Arthur Johnson. Edward Stifel.
krauth Wilmer. OF Des Moines. la;
Fred Behrens. Artie Mead. X. ).
Dillon, Robert Haase. OF 81. Paul.
Mimi: Jos. Speidel, Jr. blanche
Cooper: Misses Geneva Mcclure. Eliza
beth Mcclure. Mary Simpson. Alice
Bates. Holly Patterson. Jennie Jepson.
Laura Stiiel and Miss Quinn.
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SurprIse Party.

Tuesday evening Miss Catherine
barrett was pleasantly surprised at
her home in the North End. The af-
fair was given in honor OF her Thir-
teenth birthday and was a most COM
plete surprise. The evening was
suent in games and at an appropriate
hour. refreshments were served.
Those present were: Misses Nellie
Clark. Angela OLeary. Hattie Eirler.
Myrtle Eiffler. Hildreth Weaver. Marie
Shively. Esther Wheaton. Irena BUGGY.
LeOna OLeary. Anna Shields. Marg-
aret Pocket. Rita Kyle. Mary Aber-
field, Rose Wilson. Mary and Gather
Inc barrett. Messrs. Daniel futile
Edward Bierkortte. Harold McKown.
Edward McKnown, Joseph Fulton
stein, Charles Lowe. Leo. Fitsimmons.
Arch O'Leary. Leo Welshans. Edward
Bentz. Rudolph Pocket. William Pock-
Ell. Harry Moss. and Harry and James
barrett
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Outinu at Park.

a delightful outing was enjoyed by
"a party OF young ladies. at Wheeling
park. Thursday.
The party left for the popular sum
mer resort on the > o'clock car. and
delicious supper Was partaken OF.
IN the good old fashioned way. Dane
Ing and bowling were enjoyed. Among
those present were Misses loretta
Stoltze. Ida Schuetzner. Stella Lau-
naU. Rose Kraft. Bert Conley. Sarah
Boyd, Anna Hilton. Rose Mary In
sram, Alberta Estmeyer, Edna Bcltz.
Jane McDermott. Dora Tharp. Wayne
Riddle. Bess Harrington. Grace Har-
rington, Lena Dick, Grace Stoltze.
ADELAIDE Stoltze. Amy Ray. Miss
Jones Of Iowa. Miss Becker and
others.
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Mrs r ". Toner entertained with
a bride" party 40 her home on Twelfth
street Tues day The AFFAIR was gwen
in honor o. her visitor. Miss Schon-
ley. ~ Sew Fhiiade' phia. %. A. the
conclusion % the games "a luncheon
was served Those present were.
Mesdames Reed Uaird. : n. LIST. n
Hastings. ~ o. caldwell. w. TO- Riue.
hart. ~. Alfred Vsisun Misses Paula
'raddock. jennie Campbell and Miss
Schonley.
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Labor pay a, Country Club.

The management of the Country
club are making extensive prepare
lions for the Labor day program.
There will be concert music during
the afternoon and evening by
Meistcr's orchestra and dancing will
be the feature OF the evening. Start
ing a. - O'Clock there will be a handi-
cap golf match for regular club cups
and Golf ball sweepstakes" A
Mems doubles" tennis tournament
will be started at o'clock for suit
able prizes.
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Miss AEne- Hu-f was hostess 10 a
ruwh"- ~ friends ~ her home on the
Island Tuesday evening Tho aTair
1870. given To- honor a. her birthday.
and number ~ very beautiful pres-
enf- were received hv 'he hostess
IT." hHI was beautifully decorated
wrh yellow and white. and these
oo'or- w'ro art.-tfoa 3 carried out BOO
every detail Tl" evening was spent
IN rar'e and music and other social
tif'r-lDr-. and 90 20 isf. hour refresh
meffe were served Tho guests DO.
parted affeI 1 most delightful even
int. hing 'hnIr hostess many happy
returns NJ fhc day Those present
were Misses Clara NoRler EuiaIia
shinor Marie Dam-ol. Miss Alien. ~