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The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1911-03-10

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the needs of the hour, and it may
be a consistently radical party
without interference with legiti-
mate business interests.
The suggestion is now made
that Roosevelt, La Toilette and
others will convert the Republi-
can party into radical party
and that when this occurs the
Democratic party will become
the conservative party, repre-
senting the so-called interests"
or privilege owning classes, who
will furnish It with the financial
means for victory at the polls,
and the intimation follows that
as now constituted these inter-
ests now regard the Democratic
party as the safer party for them,
a view largely taken in the last
New York state campaign by
men identified with important
corporations.
There is, however, a large
body of democrats who feel that
the party must not allow itself
to be controlled by the interests
and that it must drive the in
terests away from it, and that it
can only do so by adopting and
living up to a platform so pro-
gressive as to make any alliance
between the vested interests and
the holders of privilege within
the Democracy impossible.
In the internal struggle, how
ever, the Democracy has to
purge itself of these Democrats
for profit, and wether it is to be
the progressive party must de-
pend upon the result of this con-
test. To succeed in this endeav-
or we must recognize that the
problems suggested by the pro-
gressives are not only economic
and political, but have their basis
in matters largely ethical and
gravely personal.
The cry must only be for speci-
fic reasons advocated but for the
elimination of the men who stand
for graft and privilege. These
men are equally in force in both
parties. They work together or
separately as the interests may
dictate. They are distraction
lists to real reforms, and their
influence must be destroyed,
otherwise we shall have preten-
sions and palliatives instead of
remedies. The Democratic par
ties for the future must realize
that there cannot be any reform
meriting success so long as they
have a vestige of influence in the
party.
The extent to which both par.
ties in our great cities are con-
tIolled by the VIGOROUSLY unfit
and the power of the autocratic
rule of the bosses is too patent to
require discussion. In clearing
the way, however, for the adj
vent of new party this element
must be primarily dealt with, as
it constitutes our gravest nation
al evil, the extent of which is
not limited to local mis-govern-
ment or temporary wrongs to the
city, state or nation through
which the corrupting influence
radiates, but makes certain eco
nomic waste, saps national vital
ity, and destroys the potentiality
of American and Americans.
II MIGHT also he added that If
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-20

Special to the EVENING NE WS.
New Brunswick, April 20:-A
large representation OF the medical
fraternity was on hand at the annual
meeting of the Middlesex County
Medical Society, held at the Mansion
House here from 4 80 to $50 o'clock
yesterday afternoon. New officers
were elected for the ensuing fiscal
year and annual reports were read.
The election resulted as follows:
DR.. John L. Lund, of Perth Amboy,
president; DR.. Howard c. voorhees,,
of this city, vice president; DR.. D. c.
English, of this city, treasurer; DR..
NJ. S. Meinzer, of Perth Amboy, sec
retary; DR.. William E. Ramsay, DR..
F. c. Henry and Dr.. j. L. MacDowall,
of Perth Amboy, delegates to the
state society's convention; DR.. G. W.
Fithian, of Perth Amboy, DR.. F. E.
Riva and DR.. Howard C. Voorhees,, of
this city, alternate delegates. DR..
Collins and DR.. s. A. Hoffman, were
elected to membership.
Present from Perth Amboy were:
DR.. F. G. Henry, DR.. j. L. MacDowall,
DR.. J. L. Lund, DR.. NJ. Greenwald,
DR.. G. w. Fithian and Dr. NJ. s.
MeinZer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-20
FEAR TROUBLE
FROM MASONS
Report that Union maS
striks on May 1--Psacs
Among Others.
VIEWS OF OFFICIALS
Laborers and Rod Carriers
Weuiu Probably &c Out
With the BrickIaysrs.

With possibly one exception there is
expected TO be peace among building
trade unions in this city on May !,
the day that is usually critical to jour
neymen and employers. According to
members of various building trade un-
ions, actions of the local masons and
bricklayers would indicate that trouble
is expected 1t appears that journey
men masons and brieklayers are at
tempting TO secure concessions from
their employers Both the journeymen
and bosses are quiet on this subject
and very little can be learned.
Statement by Officials.
Officials prominent in other building
trade unions stated this morning that
conditions were good at this time, and
that no trouble was expected in any of
the unions, excepting possibly the ma
sons on May l. They give as their
basis for this statement the fact that
the subject of demands is not before
any of the unions and that the actions
of the masons and bricklayers would
indicate that they are endeavoring TO
secure allowances.
Would Tie Up Work.
The masons have Joined hands with
the building laborers and hodearriers
union, so that in event of strike both
the masons and hodcarriers viii quit.
That would mean a general tie up of
mason work Conditions in the build
ing line were reported to be good to-
day and generally improving. Condd-
erably new work is about to be start
ed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-20
DEAD JAP IS
PHOTOGRAPHED
Coroner Behaves Man Came
Here frem New York.

The identity of the Japanese found
In the woods near Fords with a bull
let through his neck not having been
established as yet, Coroner Garrett
son has had a photograph Of the man
taken which will be forwarded to the
New York authorities with a COM
plete description of the man and his
belongings. The coroner feels GER
tain that the man came here from
New York and thinks that there is q
chance that he might be identified by
the New York authorities.
County Detective Richard A. Pei
tier received word today from the
japanese consul in New York that
every effort is being made to learn
the identity of the man. The de-
tective was informed that an adver-
tisement containing picture and de-
sertption of the dead man would be
published in a Japanese paper in
New York and that representatives of
the Japanese Mutual Aid Society are
trying to ascertain the identity of
the man. A representative of the
society is expected in this city short
ly to work on the case.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-20
LAWYER MUST
MOVE A CASE
Judge Bsekman Rules
Against Clerks Acting.

The question as to whether or not
clerks for various local lawyers
should be allowed to move adjourn
ed cases in the district court occu-
pied some time before Judge Beck
man this morning, Attorney H. w.
kehoe calling the courts attention
to the subject. The court denied
that suhc had been the practice but
Attorney Kehoe named cases which
he claimed had been moved and ad-
journed by local law clerks. Judge
Beekman said he had no such recol-
lections and declared that clerks
would not be allowed to act for the
lawyers who employed them In the
local court
Judgments were rendered by
Judge Beekman in the following
cases this morning: Andrew Fed
derson against Harry Kottler, for
S42; Wagner & WurtzeI against
Valdmar koed, for $47.1O; Max
Schlessner against Michael Seaman,
for $52.40; Kate Pickus against
George Beres, for $36.72.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-20
Two Wards Must
be Redivided
by Ciyt.
ONE NEW POLL
Election Officers Will Have
to Pass Civil Service Ex-
aminations--Five More
Provided for D.
Voorhees, Talks.

In accordance with provisions of
the new Geran election and primary
reform law several changes will be
in effect in Perth Amboy before an
other election. AS elsewhere in the
state the general provisions of the
measure will be in observance here
which according to Alderman-at-
Large William D. Voorhees,, will in
clude the, adjusting of the lines of
several voting districts and the es-
tablishing of at least one new dis
trict in this city. According to the
new law, as 1t is understood, Mr..
Voorhees, states that voting districts
with more than 400 voters must be
readjusted to contain not over $50
voters.
Fourth and Second Wards.
The Fourth and Second wards in
this city will come in for readjust-
ment under the new~law, Mr. Voor-
hees says. 1t will be necessary for
the Board of Aldermen at an early
meeting to establish a new district in
the Fourth ward, under this law The
two districts In this ward, Mr.. Voor-
hees states, both contain voters in
excess of the number mentioned in
the new election bill and third dis
trict will probably be established
there
Mr.. Voorhees, Is of the opinion that
In the Second ward one of the dis
'tricts has over 400 voters and the
other considerably less. While no
new voting district will be establish
ed, there will probably be read
justment Of ward lines to bring both
districts within the provisions of the
act. None Of those adjustments,
however, will affect the general ward
total of party votes.
The addition OF a new voting dis
trict will mean five more election Of
ficers in the city. The six wards In
the city now with their twelve vot-
ing districts. support sixty election
officers. The new district in the
Fourth ward, If it is established, Will
bring the total up to sixty-five. I'm
der the new law election officers
must pass a Civil Service examina-
ton on simple subjects. The term
of an election officer Is two years but
the applicant need be examined only
once in six years.
Election officers compensation Is
fixed as follows. Primary election
day, SIS; for mailing primary and
election sample ballots, $4; for each
registry day, $S, and for each cleo
ton day SIS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-20
AGREEMENT ON
PUBLIC UTILITY
Bill Nov Acceptable t.
Majority Of Legislature.
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
Trenton, April 20:-Final agree
ment on the public utility bill was
reached this morning after an all
night session. Governor Wilson will
get everything he asked for except
new commission.
The agreement was signed by all
Of the conferees of both Houses this
morning. This insures the passage
of the bill. Representatives of the
railroads and Public Service lobby
admitted, this morning, that they
have sustained a crushing defeat and
the corporate interests have been put
to route.
The commission will have power
to regulate rates of all kinds, includ-
ing gas and electric prices and rail-
road Communication rates.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-20
SHOT IN ARM
BY ACCIDENT
Keasbsy Man Was PLAYING
With Loaded Pistol.

AS the result of playing with a re-
volver at his home in Keasbey last
night, Steve Feckata was shot through
the forearm and experienced a narrow
escape from being killed The bullet
penetrated his right arm in direct ion
towards his body. Dr. Grenewald, pot
this city, was called to dress the wound.
The victim is expected to recover un-
less complications arise.
The accident occurred as Feckata was
in his home handling thirtytwo cali
bre revolver. The weapon was loaded
and Feckata handled it with little re-
gard for that. As he held it in his
lap it exploded and there was wild
commotion in the house. Relatives be-
lieved Feckata had been killed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-20
FIRE COMPANY
HOLD BANQUET
Annual Feast OF Mcclellan
Engine Company Enjoyable
Affair Last Night.
ADDRESSES ARE MADE
Mayor Talks Perth Amboy"
and Urges Movement for
Parade In Fall.
ADDRESSES ARE MADE

Members of Mcclellan Engine
Company, together with a few invit-
ed friends and city officials, enjoyed
an elaborate banquet and social time
in their headquarters In State street
last night A repast long to be re-
membered was started at $50
O'Clock and 1t was 1890 before the
last course was served. At the con-
clusion Of the menu, James Ford
who acted as toastmaster, made a
few remarks upon the condition oil
the apparatus and other details con-
corning the Mcclellan house.
Mayor Makes Address.
Mayor Albert Bollschweiler was
then called upon for a few remarks
Boost Perth Amboy," was the
theme of his address. He declared
that If city wished to progress ii
is necessary to have It's fire depart
ment in excellent condition. He add
ed that there were conditions exist
ing in the Mcclellan company which
must have immediate attention The
mayor continued to say that Blind
horse, balky one and a man eating
animal are not fit for. service in the
fire department. The mayor advised
the company to select a committee
and state their grievances before the
fire committee of the Board of Alder
men, and he assured them that the
matter would receive due considera-
ton.
Favors Parade In Fall.
After the desired changes have
been made in the fire department,
the mayor stated, this city will have
one OF the finest in the state. LET
us boost Perth Amboy," by having
celebration this fall Of such nature
that 1t will long be remembered. Let
us have firemen's parade. "It is a
model method of talking Perth Am
boy. l am heartily in favor of it and
will do all in my power as mayor of
this city to back up the idea"
Other Speakers.
Chief Theodore Anderson, Patrick
Rocks, Frank Comings, Alderman
George T. Larson, George Tooker,
John Moylan, John Hallahan and
John Reardon also made a few re-
marks. Patrick Dwyer, foreman of
the company, made stirring ad-
dress in which he outlined the risk
OF the Mcclellan boys in answering
an arurm or nre. FIRST, ne sHru.
there are the horses unsuited for this
line of work; then the hose cart Ia
In very poor condition, and the en-
g1ne needs rubber tir5s. tIe said II
the company had good horses and
apparatus they could take care of
their part Of town In q satisfactory
manner. At the conclusion of Mr..
Dwyer's remarks long applause was
given.
The affair was one OF the most
successful ever given under the same
auspices and in spite Of the inclement
weather nearly all OF the members
attended. On the committee that
arranged for the event were: Frank
Tooker, William Fitzpatrick, Patrick
Dwyer and Anton Wadder.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-20
Governor Wilson
Gives Pen TO
Mr. Ger an.
MUCH PLEASED
ksssmbIymsn Flock to the
Standard of the Governor
when the Measure Is
Brought Before House
for Final Action. y
Especial Correspondence. J

Trenton, April 20:-Governor
Wilson signed the Geran election bill
at $50 P, M. yesterday. AS he laid
down the pen he said: THAT Is a
good Job done" Assemblyman Ge-
ran, sponsor for the bill, was in the
executive office at the time. The
Governor gave him the pen which he
used in signing the bill.
In it's changed form the bill was
passed by the House yesterday.
There was general focking of mem
bers to the standard raised by the
governor and when the bill made its
appearance yesterday there was not
q dissenting vote. The Senate had
the measure sent to the House short
ly after noon The judiciary COM
mittee Immediately reported 1t out
and the vote was taken, ffty-tWo
members being present.
Assemblyman Geran again spoke
for his bill, but stated that no one
was in position to tell how 1t would
really work out, nor it's effect on the
political machinery But it is in
the interest Of good government, he
asserted, ''and in all likelihood will
mark an epoch in the state"
Mc0ran In faVOr.
Minority Leader McCran, who op-
posed the bill In the form in which
1t was sent to the Senate, explained
his position In voting in the affirma-
tive now. No law should be voted
for that is a violation of the organic
law Of the state, he asserted, and
members should abide by their oaths
Of Office regardless of the conse-
quences. In the Original bill, he as
serted, was error after error in con-
travention of the Constitution. Since
-<,,a.A- at .,i1lz e,af-- hn daclared
he would now favor the bill. Mr.
Thompson asserted that he had no
apology to offer for his former ac-
tion in voting in the negative, as an
unconstitutional measure Is value
less. AS his stand was vindicated by
the changes made by the Senate, he
voted for the bill.
MCGOWAN asked the meaning of
the $4,000 appropriation carried In
the bill and was told it was to cover
the expense Of the Civil Service Com
mission in holding examinations for
election officers. While there are
still several features of the bill to
which he is opposed, he voted in the
affirmative "as the people seem to
want It," Martin and Christie who
were among the Democratic boilers
when the bill was made a party meas
ure. joined in the unanimous tally
after they had explained that they
also had no apologies to offer on
their original position.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-20
DIG MANS BODY
FROM THE MUD

charge of the remains, which were very
much decomposed. The coroner, so
far, has been unable to get any trace
of the man IS identity. He was about
FIVE feet, nine inches tail, dark nous
taehe, was without hair, whether bald
when drowned or lying in the water
had diFested him of hair, is unsolved.
He was dressed in sweater, under
shirt and blue overalls, thus giving the
impression that he might have fallen
overheard in mild weather.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-20
.F0RMERJUDCE HOFFMAN
DIED SUDDENLY TODAY
bp UniLed Press Wire.

Special By United Press Wire.
Freehold, n. j.. April 20-Former
Judge William 7. Hoffman, one of
the most noted New Jersey criminal
lawyers and counsel for Louis Heide-
mann, convicted of numbering Marie
Smith, died OF hearts disease at his
home in Englishtown early today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-20
ENVOY SURE OF PEACE.
New Msxican Ambassador Begins
Washington Duties.

Washington Duties.
Washington, April 20. - Peace in
Mexico viii soon be restored, accord
ing to Senor Manuel de Zamaeona. tho
new ambassador Of Mexico TO the
United States. The ambassador made
this prediction in a formal speech to
President Taft.
In reply President Taft said that the
people of the United States hoped
fervently that harmony would soon
prevail.
The president asked the ambassador
to convey 10 President Diaz of Mexico
an appreciation of his good wishes and
hope for his personal happiness.
The possibility Of an armistice TO ar
range peace negotiations in Mexico
was confirmed by telegram to the
state department from Ambassador
Wilson at the City Of Mexico.
With the situation along the frontier
Quieter, interest here eenters In pros
poets for peace, and oflcialaconarma-
ton of the peace moves was received
with much satisfaction.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-20
Awaiting Big Battle.

Special by United Press Wire.
El Paso, April 2O:-Federals and
insurgents are today awaiting the
opening. outside of Juarez, Of what
promises to be the fiercest battle of
the revolution. A dozen mortar
guns and field guns with $50 cavalry
and infantry will defend Juarez
Two thousand insurgents will attack
the town.
Gonzales Cara, secretary general
for the insurrecto party, said:
Formal demand of the insurrectos
for the surrender of Juarez within
twenty four hours has been made Oh
General Navarro. The note was sent
fH~A El Paso by messenger to Vuit.
ed States Consul Edwards in Juarez,
to be transmitted by him to Navarro.
No reply has been received"
Cara said he did not think he
would leave Ell Paso to see Madero.
During the day he had talked of going
to see him to arrange an armlstice, but
later said:
"Our men are anxious for a aght,
aad l. do rat--sseas is -es--ss sresszssxzsaa.
thena.r
Consul Edwards delivered the note
at Navarro's headquarters while the
latter was away on q tour of tnspee.
tion.
Just how close to Juarez Madero is
is not known, but he is believed to be
not more than fifteen miles away.
Efforts of Mexican scouts to locate Ills
force have been unaVailing, concealed
insurrectos firing on them and driving
them of. 1t is reported his force
numbers 1900 to 2.500 men and that
he has artillery with him.
General Navarro has done every
thing possible TO put Juarez In conH-
ton for defense, including the plant
ing of mines
In the event Of fight ar Juarez 1t Is
regarded as certain that the people OF
Fl Paso win suffer more than did
those of Douglas, Ariz.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-20
LOCAL FIRM GETS
METUCHEh CONTRACT
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Metuchen, April 20:-Adjourned
meeting of common council was held
Monday night in Borough Hall and
the contract for resurfacing Main
street was awarded to Liddle &
Pfeiffer, of Perth Amboy. Work will
be commenced Immediately. Part of
the expense of doing the work will
be borne by the Public Service Cor
poration. This is in accordance with
the provisions of the franchase
granted the Brunswick Traction
Company by the Raritan township
committee about fifteen years ago.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-20
WOULD GIVE PRESIDENT
POWER TO ACT QUICKLY
Special By United Press Wire.

Washington, April 20:-Assertine
President Taft should be authorized
Immediately to wage war against Mex
leo if American rights are Violated
again, Senator Stone, Of Missouri, dis
cussed the situation in the senate to-
day. "I am going to say,' said Stone
ize the President to employ whatever
force necessary to prevent a repetition
of the bloody outrage at Douglas, Ari.
zona, and that which is threatened at
Ell Paso.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-20
PRESIDENT is
NOT ALARMED
Unofficial Report Says Diaz
Has Refused TO Protect
Americans.
SPARRiNG For POSITION
This Is the Way the Officials
at Washington View
One Situation.
Special 5y United Press Wire.

Washington, April 20:-UnoflciaI
adyices that the delayed in the reply
Of President Diaz to Taft's note OF
Saturday is a sharp retort instead OF
peaceful promise, created a great
stir in official circles today The
Diaz note, it is said, does not prom
ise to protect American lives.
Callers at the White House today
united in declaring that President
Taft was not disposed 10 regard the
unexpected tenor of the Diaz note,
upoficially reported as being any
obstacle to speedy settlement OF
border land conditions spar
ring" for position, was the way the
President summed up the Diaz reply
to Representative Slayden, of Texas,
who called on the President today.
THE President knows that game"
said Slayden, ''and in his talk with
NE l was convinced that he would
regard the Diaz note rather as a tri-
vial incident. He thinks 1t is a part
of the "sparring" for position that ia
an important part Of diplomacy un-
der such conditions"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-20
NOTICE.

Owing to the Up-to-date Pleasure
Club cancelling their ball which was
to be held at Washington Hall on
April "a, holders of tickets can ex-
change same for their cash value by
applying at 338 Madison avenue, top
floor, between and P. M, on Sat-
urday next, the 22nd. inst.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-20
AT LEAST ONE WOMAN
ON ALL SCHOOL BOARDS
special bu Unlted Press wee.

Special % UN1ted FTesS WIG.
Trenton, April 20;-The Senate to-
day passed the FreHnghuysen bill,
which provides that at least one wo-
man shall be included in the member
ship of every Board Of Education. The
bill now goes to the House.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-20
BAY0NNE MAN CHOSEN
HEAD OF THE MAs0KS.
specinl bu United Press wire.

Special By United Press Wire.
Trenton, April 20:-Lesie w. Buritt,
Of Bayonne, was elected grand master
of the morning session of the annual
communication of the Grand Lodge of
Free and Accepted Masons in Masonic
Temple. The new deputy grand master
is Richard D. Woodward, Of Borden
town.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-20
REBELS LOSE ANOTHER CITY.
Tanzzula Is Rseaptured by Federal
Army of 400 Men.

Mazatlsn. Mexico, April 20.-1n "a
two days battle before Tamazula fed
eral forces killed 60 rebels and wound
ed $50, recapturing the city, which had
been strongly fortified by the msur-
rectos.
William Collins, an American, who
was in command of the insurgents.
was killed during the fight, while Rs-
mon Iturbe, another rebel leader, ss-
capped The rebels were greatly out
numbered by the federals, which CON
sisted of 400 men of the Seventh bat
talon, the national guard and rursles.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-20
Case Settled Out of Court.

Spc.i.GI 70 tNe e 7 EIV IN Q " z ~ 3.
New Brunswick, April 20:-A suit
of the Union Brewing Company
against andre Zboyan, of Perth Am
boy, to recover for bar fixtures and
other saloon appliances, WAS settled
out Of court here yesterday after
noon.