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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-08
CHAPTER VI.
E WEB OF THE sPIDE1

THE WEB OF THE SPIDER.
 N ERSONIN walked away, fight . ing desperately with his ghast- ly spasm of merriment. It was
 nervous affection which had
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-08

This finished. he sealed it in an en- velope, took a book from the breast of his kimono and began to read. Its GOV
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-08
RESTAURANTS
LOST AND FOUND.

PIANOS AND Mr<fCAL NSTRu- MENTS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-11-08
TO RENT

TO RENT.-Three furnished rooms for light housekeeping. Adults. Call 9-2, 605 Warren St Fl dsp
The evening world., 1911-06-27
BINGHAM SQUAD
PLANS BIG RAID ON
S|DEWALKSTANDS
President McAneny Notifies
Aldermen That General
Cleanup viii Be Made.

In furtherance OF his policy OF IN
creasing sidewalk capacity for traHc
throughout the borough. President Nc
Aneny to-day SEN n communication
TO the Board Of Aldermen. In this the
President ~nou that he Ia going
TO enforce the city ordinances respect
Ing o~bstructionA beyond the building
line - applying mostly 20 stands. He
proposes to make . general cleanup
Of such distractions. He stated that
there are about LOO complaints stfii
unsatisned now on Ole in the Division
Of Sidewalks. These relate 10 stands
OF excessive length and breadth that
are placed on the curb line instead Of
within the stoop line.
These stands are mostly used for the
sale OF general merchandise or articles
at least that are not covered by the
terms OF the ordinance relating to
newspapers and periodicals.. President
McAneny states that the general task
Of enforcing these ordinances devolvcs
upon Gen. bingham rs CHIEF OF the
Bureau Of Highways.
President NcAneny add that In ssnd-
ing notice OF his intention 10 the Board
~ Aldermen. the public. as well as
offending stand owners. will he notified.
Notice now will enable s~tnnd-kcepeTs
10 correct violations before tho forces OF
ten. Bingham sweep down upon them
not with sword and pike. but With axe
and hydraulic tack. Showcases, signs
? nd even storm doors ere declared by
The evening world., 1911-06-27

TIE President ID b oostructions. and
these. too, must give a when Cen.
Bingham starts In. Due notice II there
fore given that after JULY Is a gem
eral and vigorous enforcement OF all
ordinances relating TO encumbrances
will be undertaken by the Division OF
Sidewalks OF the Manhattan Bureau OF
Highways t0en. Bingham commanding,
and hat the mere fact that any par
ticular encumbranoe exists IN violation
OF law will be considered a conclusive
reason for removing e."
The Borough President also calls the
attention of the members OF the Board
that under the law they are required
10 Issue no permits for stands calculated
to obstruct sidewalk trafnc. and that
the passage Of special ordinances
b~enehting ono as against another, Is
illegal.
The Board referred President Nc
Aneny's letter to committe.
The evening world., 1911-06-27

- we guarantee full
strength" absolutely pure. and
compounded under strictly n.y.
gienic conditions. They are made
from the very best materials OBJ
tainable. Nevertheless our prices
are lowest.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-11-16

Perth Amboy with a population Of
32,121, (1910)r most OF whom are
of the industrial class, not speaking
the English language, has problem
that is common to most Industrial
cities. How shall these people be
taught American ways and customs,
stimulated to become naturalized,
home builders and taxpayers. Mr..
Frank Killam, field secretary of the
Young Mems Christian Association,
was asked how the City Association
entered into this problem.
Mr.. Killam said considering the
associations work from an indus
trial standpoint alone 1t has fine
record. 1t seems to be the one or
special conditions. Many industrial
corporations build, equip, and help
maintain associations in their fields
because of its many benefits to their
employees. Owners of cotton mills of
the South who have built buildings,
mining towns and lumber camps
have found it to their advantage to
have such an organization among
their men and make it possible.
Only about two years ago the In
ternatfOnal x. Nj. Z. A. engaged
Peter Roberts, Welshman of a
kind heart, who was then preaching
in an anthracite coal region at
Mahanoy City, Pa, to undertake
this important work for industrial
classes. According to figures in his
possession there are three and three
quarter million non-English speak
ing men and women now employed
In American industries, and aside
from the economic and political ad-
vantages which go with the ability
to speak English there are certain
other advantages which should
strongly appeal to us. These adyan-
tages lie along the line of personal
safety.
Dr.. Roberts has devised a system
whereby foreigners may learn Eng
nsh easily. Most foreigners would
like to learn little English but the
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-11-16
MYSTERY OVER
DEATH OF MAN
Body of Samuel Buchanan
Found Alongside of Tracks
Special to The EvENfNG NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
South Amboy, Nov. 16:-Samuel
Buchanan, about forty-four years
old, of John street, met death in a
mysterious manner some time dur
ing the night. 1t is believed he was
hit by train. His body was found
this morning lying face downward
along side of the tracks. His head
was crushed, his arms and numer-
Gus other bones broken. The man
was dressed in working clothes ana
this bears out the first idea that
he met his death while engaged in
work on the steam shovel. The the
ory is that he was thrown to the
tracks and passing train hit him.
Coroner Mason when informed of
the finding of the body beside the
an investigation, but was unable to
learn any definite accounts of how
Buchanan met his death. The place
where the body was found is about
two miles south of this place, near
Morgan, where the Central Railroad
is strengthening the curve. Another
supposition is that the man was
walking either to or from work at
the time he was struck.
The body is still at Stillwell and
Mason's undertaking establishment
and funeral arrangements are be-
ing made. Mr. Buchanan was pop
ular in this city and was a son of
John Buchanan, pioneer of this
place. He is survived by three
children, two sisters and his aged
father.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-11-16
FRANCHISE TAX
Is INCREASED
List of Apportionments Re-
ceived From State by Col
Iector of Revenue White.
BILLS BEEN SENT OUT
Comparison of Previous Year
Shows How City's Income in
This Regard Has Grown.

Increase in gross receipts of rail-
way, gas, electric light and power,
telegraph and telephone companies
holding franchises in this city for
1910 will give this city larger ap-
portionments of state taxes than
ever. Collector of Revenue Richard
f. White has sent out bills to the
various companies, following the re-
ceipt of list of opportionments
from the state, as set down by state
assessors. In all but two cases in
creases were shown, indicating that
the gross receipts of the companies
increased somewhat in 1910 over
1909. Other figures show the re-
ceipts had also grown in 1909 over
1908. The total amount of fran
chise tax allotted this city last year
was s3637.96. In 1909 it was $2,-
947.25, and in 1908. $2,659.71.
BY virtue of a state law percent
ages of the gross receipts of COM
panies holding franchises In the
state are taken as a tax each year.
Four per cent of the gross receipts
of railroads and two per cent of the
gross receipts of other companies is
taken as franchise tax.
The amounts allotted this city
from the receipts of each company
up to January / last, with compari-
sons follow: Public Service Rail-
way Company, $1.039.66; 1909,
$781.06. Perth Amboy Gas Light
Company, $s11.03; 1909, s7SO.10.
Public Service Electric Company,
s2o105; 1909, s235.So This COM
pany is the lessee of the Citizens
Electric Light and Power Company's
holdings Public Service Electric
Company as lessee of electric prop
critics of Somerset, Hudson and Mid
dlesex counties, $70733; 1909,
$632.88. Western Union Telegraph
Company, S17.15, New York Tele-
phone Company, $3.50 AT; 1909,
s493.43. Jersey Central Traction
s299s52. Hudson and
Telephone and Telegraph
S5.75; 1909, 1886.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-11-16

BY A. F. OF |.
Many important Questions
Are Acted Upon.
spsesal BY United Press wsrs.

Atlanta, Ca, Nov. 16-The
American Federation of Labor, in
annual convention today, decided to
urge congress to pass a Workman's s
compensation act. giving a mini
mum of five years wages to en-
ployes killed in service.
A resolution, which is believed
certain of adoption, will urge the
passage of the La Toilette bill,
which will give free speech to gov
ernment clerks.
The United Mine Workers today
introduced a resolution condemning
the National Civic Federation and
requesting all members of the
American Federation Of Labor to
sever their connections with the
Civic Federation. This it is ex-
pected will precipitate fight and
may result in an effort to prevent
the reelection of President Comp
ers. In a recent statement Pres
ident Gompers said that he believed
his connection with the Civic Fed
tration was of great value to him
and that he would not sever 1t.
A resolution urging the granting
of independence to Porto Rico was
presented today by delegation
from the island Fraternal dele
gates from England, Canada and
Porto Rico were received. b. A.
Roberts, a member of Parliament,
one Of the English delegates, made
a report on British labor conditions
and described the recent strike.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-11-16
SHORTEN TERM
OF RIFENBERG
Sentence of Local Boy in
Nebraska Penitentiary Is
Only Few Years.
FATHER GETS LETTER
Was Given rs Years for AL
Ieqed Murder--Is Now
Trusty Prisoner.

Word has reached this city that
Walter Rifenberg, who Is serving
time In the penitentiary at Lincoln,
Neb., for shooting and killing Jacob
Davis, Jr., of Ainsworth. Neb., sever
al years ago, will get off with a sem
tence of only two or three years.
Just why his sentence was shortened
is not yet known here. This infor-
nation was impaired TO Mr.. and
Mrs George A. Rifenberg, of 1o4
Broad street, by letter from their
son, who told of his escape from a
change was a pleasant surprise TO
the boys parents who have held out
that he was not guilty of murder
from the time they heard of his ar
rest
Mr. Rifenberg, at his home in
Broad street today, said he believed
his sons sentence had been reduced
from twenty-five years through the
tncessant workings OF q missionary
who has become interested In his
case. Rifenberg since his conviction
has turned religious as was demon
strated to a NEWS representative
when a letter which arrived from
him yesterday was read by the
father According to the letter the
prisoner Is happy and contented and
bids his father and stepmother good
cheer
At the present time Rifenberg en-
Joys many liberties that are not
given the other prisoners Besides
being shipping clerk he has the use
of any magazines and papers which
are sent to him by his father After
his first trial he was convicted to be
hanbed but his counsel, j A, Doug
las, secured ne wtrial which result
ed in his being sent to the peniten-
tiary for twenty-five years. 1t Ia
somewhat of mystery to the boys
father why his son has been so lucky
to escape the dreaded prison term.
1t was also learned today that in
Nebraska the people do not know
the prisoner as Rifenberg. Even
during the trial the name of George
Wilson was used. This change of
name was made possible when Riff
efberg deserted the navy and Went
over to the army. TO accomplish
bis purpose he took the name OF
Wilson.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-11-16
COUNTY c. A. R.
MEMS REUNION
First Session of Its Kind
Held at South River.
special to me EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
South River, Nov. 16:-Repre-
sentatives from the various posts
throughout Middlesex county were
at the county reunion of the Grand
Army of the Republic held in All
gair's hall, this place, yesterday af-
ternoon and last night. Commander
James Forman, of Frank Lloyd
Post, No. 79, Of South River, under
whose direction the program of the
reunion was given, presided, and in
troduced some of the speakers of
the day. There were about fifty
old veterans present on this occa-
sion, the first one Of its kind ever
held in the county.
Department Commander Speaks.
Department Commander A. S. APP
plegate, of Trenton, was present
and made the principal address of
the day. Others who were called
upon to make remarks were Samuel
G. Garretson, of Perth Amboy, r.
p Mason and Mr.. Kirby, of South
Amboy, and Mrs. Vickery, president
of the New Brunswick Woman's Re-
lief Corps, who made some very
pertinent remarks. Department
Commander Applegate in his re-
marks said that New Jersey still
owed debt to her surviving boys.
He said 1t had never been fully
iiquidated and that the G. A. r.
boys We're still factor in New Jer-
sey; that they still had the casting
of about 1900 votes. saying nothing
about the votes that would be cast
by their children and grand chill
dren. He also gave some of his ex-
periences in the Southland, his So
journ as q prisoner at Andersonyille
and his removal to several other
prison pens and his ultimate escape
and successful journey over the AL
leghenies into the Union lines.
supper Is Served.
At the close of the commander 8
remarks all were ushered into the
lower hall. where an elaborate sup
per was served by the Woman's Re-
lief Corps, of South River. Among
those present were: Commander
John c. Heney, S. G. Garretson.
Henry Salmon and Henry Dillon OF
Perth Amboy, and Commander
Aaron Stillwell, Comrades Mason,
Fenton, Chattin and Kirby, of Gen
eral William S. Treux Post, of South
Amboy.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-11-16
WILL DECIDE ON
CHINA'S 'SFUTURE
Representative Men from AIT
Sections Of the Empire
Summoned to Pekin
YUAN sHi KAl PREMIER
New Government to be Either
a Republic or Limited Mon
archy Like England.
YUAN sHI kAl PREMIER

TrNNF~f ~ 's'sssce 1FtsS sFAe<
PelSin, Nov. 49,: Representative
men from all the provinces OF 6shFna
summoned to a hurried mes ing
here In Pekin, will detera iae
whether China is 70 remain b ltssl-
archy or whether it lis to beeoAs, as
true republic with Yuan Shi xais
China's real strong man. as IT'S
ldent. Even if these delegates de-
eide TO contiHueTts gevernmen ~
monarchy 1t will be No limited ii
its power that it VIII take the fcYfn
more like England than any d her
form of government.
The official Gazette publish
communication over Yuan Shi lsafs
signature in which he thanks tss
throne for appointing him pine
minister. This Is interpreted as
equivalent TO his acceptance Of llie
premiership.
1t is not known whether he cIaHsea
his mind under imperial pressure or
whether his repeated refusals vere
merely due to the oriental modeRfy
with which the best of honors IS IRA
ditfonally met The acceptance nlsltA-
rally improves the situation, anyway
temporarily.
Yuan told friends that he interas 10
form cabinet and carry on the auv.
ernment In behalf OF the throne is
limited monarchy. He relies upon tie
support of the provinces, but If :iny
insist upon independence he will. Nat
coerce them, hoping gradually to Win
them to allegiance TO the throne. Nuan
evidently Ii doubtful Of his abilit to
uphold the monarchy, being very nlsssh
aware Of the widespread disaffeet N.
and IL the present state of chaos con-
tinues it is expected that he viii olie4lly
declare for republic.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-11-16
MANY BENEFITS
FROM Y. N. c. A.

old fashioned methods do not allure
them. Mr. Killam said I'm talk
ing with some of the pastors of the
foreign speaking people, ] find a
great deal of interest along this
line. or course the gymnasium,
baths, bowling and other features
will appeal to the young men, but in
order for them to get the most good
out of these features ever, they must
know how to talk some English.
These same pastors are eager to
have the association come in and
help them in Americanizing their
people"
Mr.. Killam went to New York and
saw DR.. Roberts and he has agreed
to come to Perth Amboy and start
the movement The teachers of DR..
Roberts system do not need to know
word of any language except Eng
lish. The first lesson is entitled
Getting up in the morning" The
teacher stands up before his class,
shuts his eyes, yawns, stretches
himself and says Il awake from
sleep" The class initiates and then
the teacher goes on acting out and
repeating over and over the sem
tences: 81 must get up. I throw
back the bed clothes. ! get out of
bed. / put on my trousers, / put
on my stockings and shoes. ! wash
myself. / comb my hair. / put on
my collar and necktie. put on my
vest and coat open the door of
my bedroom. ] go downstairs"
They have thirty similar lessons
and at the end of the course they
usually have from 500 to 700 COM
mon words of everyday use. This
helps to raise the efficiency of the
men and some of the industrial cor
porations have built and largely
maintained associations because OF
the benefits that come to them from
Its service to their men.
II think this part of work should
appeal to the industrial leaders OF
Perth Amboy," said Mr.. Kil1am In
aNpnlstEinn
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-11-16
FOURTEEN INDICTMENTS
HANDED IN YESTERDAY
soiaI to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
New Brunswick, Nov 16:-Four-
teen indictments were handed in by
the grand Jury yesterday to Judge
DAILY. All were in Jail cases.
John Nicherson, OF South Amboy,
in Jail since October IT, was dis
charged. No indictment found on a
charge of deserting his wife on
November 13. 1910. and assaulting
his mother-in-law at the same time.
Paul Wargo, of Perth Amboy, in
jail since October II, discharged.
No Indictment found on charge of
carrying loaded revolver
Charles Wargo. of Perth Amboy,
In jail since October "a, discharged.
No indictment found on charge OF
assaulting Sophie Hedges, of Keas-
hav
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-11-16

STEVE WAGNER WILL
SERVE TERM IN JAIL

Steve WAGNER, OF 637 cortlanlt
street, arrested Saturday night for
the alleged cutting and hitting of
his affinity. Burki Haburai, Of
French street, New Brunswick, wil4
probably be committed to the cosel1-
ty Jail tomorrow to serve six months
A fine of $50 was imposed in his
case and 1t was thought the WON n
would pay 1t. She paid her own Asse
of $40 and departed from polite
headquarters. where she has not
been seen since.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-11-16
Big Battle shortly.
gsecfaf By Unlfga Prsss wfv<.

Shanghai. China, Nov. 16 The
big battle OF the Chinese revalii-
tion thus far, shortly viii be foNgat
up lhe river at Nanking unless
signs today fail The stage Is
and the engagement IL shout ID hes
opened The chances favor the ssss
els, who are some fifteen lnsiss
"a sssss, fossss tbsx a "a 80.
full of lighting vigor and res
forcements are continually coming
up General Chang, commander 81
the imperial troops. however y'1l
not give up without a desperataI
fight
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-11-16
PETTY STARTS WORK
IN HOOKS" HOUSE

William Petty, of Rector street.
today started his duties as driver
for Protection Hook & Ladder Conn
pany Henry w. Sandbeck, -Jr.,
chairman of the fire committee of
the Board OF Aldermen. Is responsI-
bic for the appointment. 1t Is un-
derstood that another man will be
appointed in short time to work In
con function with Petty
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-11-16
FOR
NEW MINISTER
Swedish Congregation Give
Rev. Thure Ahlstedt Warm
Welcome Last Night.
AN ENJOYABLE EVENING
Presented With Purse by
MEMBERSHIPS Made Excel
lent Impression Already.

Many members and friends of the
congregation gathered in the Swe-
dish Congregations church last
night at the formal reception given
Rev Thure Ahlstedt, the new pastor
who arrived here last week. Rev.
Mr.. Ahlstedt was well received and
at the close of the remarks made by
Elder Lars Jensen, was presented
a purse of money
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-11-16
TO Take Shirley TO Trenton.

Joseph Shirley, who disappeared
from his home last month and was
not heard from until a few days
ago, was adjudged insane, following
an exar5nattca this morning by DIR.
G. w. Fithian and DR.. j l.. Lund.
He viii probably be taken to the
state hospital for the insane at
Trenton tomorrow.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-11-16

Schenectady, N Y, Nov. 16:-
Herbert M Merrill, the first Social
list to be elected to the New York
assembly, says that when he enters
that body he will devote his atten-
ton to furthering bills in the inter-
ests of workers and viii pay particu-
lar attention to measures offered by
labor unions. Mr. Merrill was born
In Compton, N H., September i3,
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-11-16
THREE HOUSES ROBBED
IN NEW BRUNSWICK

New Brunswick, Nov. 16:-Three
homes were robbed here last night,
ali centrally located. Residence OF
r. f. Petit, in Livingston avenue,
robbed of an overcoat. Residence
of Street Commissioner Abraham
Jelin. in Livingston avenue, robbed
OF watch. Wilson Osborne's home
in Seaman street robbed of purse
containing small sum. The thieves
entered by the way of unlocked win
dows.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-11-16

Automobile for nIre day or my e
Phone 1S1 or see @. A. Sexton, !
Smith street bTT~9-l 2. *
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-11-16
BISHOP MACKEY-SMITA
DIED IN PHILADEL pHIA
sp.otal bu United Press wsrs.

Philadelphia, Nov 16: Bislsan
Alexander Mackay-Smith, head OF
the Protestant Episcopal diocese Of.
Pennsylvania, died at his home lleFa
today of heart disease.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-11-16
TWELVE OBLIGATED BY
CAMP I9, LAST NIGHT

At a meeting of Perth Amboy
Camp, No. 19, Woodmen OF the
World, in its rooms in the Jefferson
building last night, twelve candi-
dates were obligated and eleven
new applications for membership
were received. These with the other
candidates from the various camps
in this section, Will form the large
class initiation to be held In the
Auditorium on December IL.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-11-16

II men like John wanamaKer can
make fortune through advertising
there ought to be something in it for
you. even IL 1t is only cent-a-word
Ad
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-11-16

Rev. Thure, AhIstedt.
Rev Arthur Bowman, of Mont
clair. and Rev Gottfried Sjoblom, of
Plainfield, were present and took
part in the welcoming of the new
pastor to this city The address of
Welcome was made by Elder Jensen,
after which Rev. Mr. Ahlstedt re-
There was singing by the congrega-
tion and a social time followed, with
refreshments served by the ladies
of the congregation
Rev. Mr.. Ahlstedt, who came from
Merrell, Wisconsin, preached his
first sermon In the church last Sum
day. He hal already made friends
and is liked by the members of the
congregation.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-11-16
MOTORISTS. TONIGHT.

Attend the club smoker at the
Mansion House, New Brunswick. No
assessment.
2193-11-16-1t&
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-11-16

1871. He has lived in Schenectady
for twenty years and is an armatnre
winder in the shops of the General
Electric company. He says he be-
came interested in socialism through
reading Bellamy's Locking Back
ward" He is good public speak
er. He admits that his election was
a surprise to him, as it was to poll
ficianS here
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-11-16

= = #IF
and eelder tonight.
Probably rain Fri
day afternoon or
night.