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Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-19
". G. T. j. HAVE
COUNTY RALLY
Enthusiastic Session at Piss
cataway--Locai Delegates.

With representatives present
from every union In the county, the
annual spring institute of the Mid
dlesex County Woman's Christian
Temperance Union held in the Bap-
tist chapel at Piscataway yesterday,
was one Of the best held by the or
ganization in some time. South AM
boy, South River, Sayreville, Pisca-
.taway, New Brunswick, Midtown,
Metuchen, Jamesburg, C%ranbury and
this city were well represented with
good delegations. County President
Mrs. Anna Reid Fisher presided and
announced the program.
After the devotional exercises led
by Mrs. H. l. Reebe, the address of
welcome was given by Miss S. E.
Durham and Mrs. w. ]. Farrell gave
the response. The morning session
was almost entirely taken up with
the business of the union and three
minute addresses by the local presi-
dents.
The two bills, No. 95 and No. sol,
which passed the legislature and are
now up to Governor Wilson to be
signed, were talked over. The bills
are in relation to the responsibility
of the saloon keeper selling to a mi
nor.
In the afternoon Rev. Mr.. Robin
son Of the Piscataway chapel, made
an address and Mrs. E. B. Lilly, del
egate to the national convention,
held at Baltimore, gave a report.
The demonstration and reception
to new members was interesting and
the children of that church sang. In
the evening the silver medal contest
took place. The recitation, "a Plea
for the Children" won the medal.
At this time Miss Esther H. Elfreth,
state president, made an address and
George Babbage gave a talk. The
quartet of St. James church, New
Brunswick, sang and Mrs. ]. w Let
son sang a solo. Mrs. Jane Overing-
ton, president of the Perth Amboy
union, gave the report from here.
With her at the convention were
Mrs. V. P. Christoffersen, Mrs
George D. Runyon, Mrs. William
Walters. Miss Kate Drost and Mrs.
e. V. r. Sofeld. Supper and lunch
con were served By the Piscataway
union.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-19
KANGAROO IS
At PROCT0R'S
Animal Is Clever Boxer.
An Excellent Bill.

A bill Of note is being presented at
Proctor's theatre for the last part of
the week. AS a headliner the celebra-
ted Gordon Brothers and their boxing
Kangaroo are here in full force. For an
act of novelty this act exeells. The
Gordons are boxers of first rate and it
is amusing to watch the antics and the
pranks of the huge Kangaroo in the act
of boxing. This act was well appalud-
ed.
William Archie, who until recently
starred with Lillian Russell in "'Wild-
fire. is here with one of the best
sketches ever put on the local stage.
The Musical Bitters, in a musical act
of boxing. This act was well applaud
the conclusion of this act the different
bugle calls with Illustrations are given.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-19
WILL INSPECT
LOCAL WATERS
New York Harbor Linz
Beard Coming Here.

Arrangements are being made by the
Staten Island Sound Deep Waterways
Association to have the New York
Harbor and Pier Line Board Commits
sion to make an inspection trip through
the local waters in line with the prop
osition to have the water approaches
to this locality %deepened in the form
of a permanent Improvement. No date
has been set as yet, but it is felt that
with a personal knowledge of condi-
tions in this vicinity, the harbor COM
missioners will be more likely to rec
ommend the improvement desired in
this locality.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-19
TO DETERMINE
MANS SANITY
Commission Takes Testimony
About Roosevelt Man.

A lunacy commission appointed by
the Court of Chancery, and consisting
of DR.. John l.. Lund and former
Mayor Charles K. Seaman, of this
city, and Attorney Ephraim Cutter,
of Woodbridge, heard testimony this
morning in the district court room
to determine the sanity of John
Healey, of Roosevelt, at present an
inmate of the State Hospital for the
Insane.
Sheriff William H. Q~uackenboss,
of New Brunswick, has sworn the
following jury of local men. also
listening TO the evidence, who will
determine if a trustee should be APP
pointed to handle Healey's property:
I. Ernst, Peter F. Byrnes, L. Burt
Moore, Albert Leon, Max Klein,
William Major, Joseph Hornsby,
James H. McCabe, John OIeson. A.
Clark, William Seiboth and Adam
Eckert. Mrs. Healey, who asks that
a trustee be appointed, was in court
and testified.
DR.. j. j.. Reason, of Roosevelt,
testified to the mans sanity condi-
ton, while Mrs. Healey tool the
stand and gave testimony of the
numerous times her husband had
seen things" and also threatened
her with a knife on one occasion.
Healey did not sleep but two hours
one week, working every night, and
Immediately following this lost his
mind. He was committed to the
hospital a year ago, but was finally
released, only to be taken back again
eight weeks ago.
Mrs. Healey now cares for two
small children and wishes the trus-
tee appointed so hat her invalid
husband a in no way tamper with
his property, which is worth about
$500. Judge John w. Beekman
appears for Mrs. Healey. There is
no opposition.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-19

pearing before the Board of Bubble
Utilities Commissioners and the mat
ter will receive the orderly and reg
ular attention prescribed by their
rules, viz: they will communicate
with the railroad company, give them
ten days In which to reply and the
commissioners will then fix a day
for a hearing. Mr.. Pearse stated he
had received a letter today from the
secretary of the board stating as
soon as the reply of the railroad had
been received l would be notified and
the hearing would be arranged for.
Mr.. Pearse stated he also believed
there was a motion made that each
member of the council be furnished
with a copy of the dog license ordi-
nance, and as he imagined there was
some haste in the matter he had had
copies prepared although not from
the original, and they were given to
the clerk to distribute.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-19
FALLS FROM
THIRD FLOOR
Gus Aumack Is Seriously In
jured at ksyyort.
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Keyport. May 19.-Falling from
the third floor of a house In which
he was working, through open beams
to the cellar, Gus Aumack, of West
Keyport, suffered severe injuries
yesterday morning while in the en-
ploy of George Compton, a contrac-
tor, at Keansburg. He is now at his
home under treatment of DR.. D. f.
Roberts, of this place.
Aumack, who is about forty-fiYe
years old, is a paper hanger and
painter. He was engaged on the
third story of the house at the time
Of the accident, the floor of which
had not yet been installed. In fall
ing he dropped through two floors,
striking beams which did not stop
his fall. He was picked up by his
associates while still unconscious
and made as comfortable as posi-
BILE, DR.. Roberts being summoned in
the meantime.
On his arrival the physician found
that Aumack had suffered three bro
ken ribs, a sDrained ankle and pos
sible internal injuries. He placed the
injured nan in his automobile and
took him home. where treatment was
given to his injuries.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-19
FAMOUS BOYS BAND
To PLAY HERE JULY d

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and inform him now is the time to
get busy and prepare for the festi-
val.
n;ittee will be asked to contribute at
least So to the cause, although a
larger sum will not be refused. The
secretary will send out nearly 3d.
eco letters before July 4.
With more funds in sight and a
seasoned committee in charge, Perth
Amboy may look forward to the cell
ebration of Independence Day as the
most elaborate ever held here. one
that will attract crowds from out of
town and make this city n of the
most patriotic in the land.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-19
ACTION EXPECTED AT
WOODBRIDGE TONIGHT
Specialize the VENlNG NEWS,

Woodbridge, May 19:-Another
lively session is expected tonight
when the township committee meets
in the town hall for the purpose of
re-considering the road contracts.
Judge Skinner, of Newark, is expect
ed to appear for the taxpayers
against the committee, while Lawyer
Thomas Brown, of Perth Amboy, has
been secured for the taxpayers favor
ing the committees action.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-19
SUNNI SCHEDULE ON
S. |. R. T. TOMORROW

The summer schedule of the Staten
Island Rapid Transit Railway and
Staten Island Ferry will go into effect
at three O'Clock tomorrow. The spec
ial Saturday schedule this season does
not 90 into effect until Saturday, June
10. Although there are other trains
added on both during the week and
Sundays the schedule is about the same
as last summer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-19
BkPTISTS PLANNING
FOR GhlLDREn'S DAY

At a meeting of the Sunday School
teachers of the First Baptist church
held at the home of the pastor, William
II. Bawden in Gordon street last night,
plans were talked over for Children s
Day, to be held Sunday, June II and
the Union Sunday School pararde on
Saturday, June 3.
The committee in charge of the Chill
dren' S Day exercises ' hich will be held
in the morning is arranging al elabor-
ate program consisting of vocal and in
strumental music and Rotations.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-19
RAILROADS COMBINE TO
FIGHT 2 CENT RATE
Special By United Press Wire.

- HTFVW ! - FV'
Washington, May 19:-That the rail
roads or the country are preparing a
combined fight against the validity of
the state laws fixing passenger rates
at two cents per mile, was announced
by the Interstate Commerce Commission
to-day. Pending the presentation of the
railroad case to the court the commits
sion to-day gave the carriers permits
sion to make through rates on inter
state traffic higher than the sum of a
combination of local affairs between the
same points, until MAY l, 1912.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-19
RED MEN To HOLD
CLASS INITIATION

A meeting of the class initiation com
mittee Of Pc Ambo Tribe, No. 65, I'm
proved Order Red Men, was held last
night following the regular powwow of
the tribe in the Jefferson building. Ac-
cording to present plans the affair will
be held some time in September, when
it is expected that about a hundred will
be taken in the order. A social time
followed the meeting and refreshments
were served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-19
HIGHLAND PARK DOUBLE
TRACK IS CONSIDERED
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

New Brunswick, May 19:-Col.
Gilmore, of the Public Service Cor
poration, was here yesterday looking
over the trolley situation in High
land Park, where the residents want
a double track system through the
borough. The double tracks now
run to Third venue Col. Gilmore
stated it costs $4,000 a year to oper-
ate each car and as the Parkites de-
sire more efficient service if the aGGi-
tional track is laid. the matter Will
have to be taken before higher Off
Gals. He will return next week with
the decision.
Col. Gilmore, during his remarks,
stated that the Codwise avenue line
in this city was run at a loss.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-19
SCHOOL ADDITION

After thoroughly inspecting the
plans and specifications for the ad-
dition of the high school the build
ing committee of the Board of Edu-
cation have placed their approval on
them and sent them back to j. K.
Jenson, the architect.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-19
TR0LLEYS WILL GIVE
DESIRED TRANSFERS
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the transfer question I this city, the
trolley company finding, after their
attention was called to the matter.
that the people of this city are en-
titled to the consideration of trans
fers.
Local Branch Notified.
Local employees of the Public Ser
vice were informed today of the in
tention of the company to grant
transfers over the points in question
and they will be fully prepared to
transfer passengers under this ruling
with the running of the first cars to-
morrow morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-19
BRlTIST CONSUL IN
MOROCCO is KILLED
.pcctaI bu United Press VIC.

Hanger, Morocco, May IA
dispatch received here today reports
that the rebels have attacked Alca-
gar and killed British Consul Garlic
ton. The purpose of the attack, 1t
is said, was to sieze the large sup
ply of arms at Alcazar. General Bru-
lard's relief expedition is expected to
reach Fee tomorrow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-19
KING GEORGES HORSE
WINS FIRST VICTORY
Special by United Press Wire.

London, May 19;-King George
horse, Pintadesu won the Fitz William
stakes at the Doneaster meeting to-
day. It was the trst victory for King
George and was greeted enthusiastical-
ly. The horse odds were seven to four.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-19
Keasbey Butcher Is Held.

Hans Christiansen, Of Bonham-
town, had Morris Wiesberger, a
Keasbey butcher, arrested the other
day on a charge Of securing a wagon
and set Of harness under false pre-
lenses. Justice OF the Peace Harold
E. Pickersgtll held a hearing and re-
manded Wiesberger In $500 bail to
await the action of the grand jury.
Peter A. Peterson appeared for the
complainant,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-19
NARROWED ON ISLAND:
FIGHT WITH MOSQUITOES
Special b. United Press Wire.

New York, May 19:-Three men and
a woman marooned on a sand bar off
Barren Island fought a desperate fight
with warns of big mosquitoes for sew
eral hours early to-day. When finally
rescued by the police they were in such
condition that they required medical
attention. BY burning parts of their
clothing the party managed to attract
the attention of the police who pulled
their boat ashore. They declined to give
their names.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-19

Read the classified advertisements
for news of interest to all.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-19

The EVENING NEWS goes into
more homes in this vicinity than any
other publication.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-09-07
Mr.. Booker Announces.

An aspirant to become member of
the Police Jury who has just authorized
US to annouce him formally for the Office
is Mr.. J. B. Booker of the Emma COM
munity, who seeks to represent the resi-
dents of Ward five. Mr.. Booker is not
a man OF means; he is poor man. He
is not a political leader, having no
aspirations in that direction. He is not
free mixer on all occasions, being a
home man, an industrious farmer, a
helper as best he can in all church,
school and other worthy public causes;
a man of family who seeks assiduously
to provide for them, who believes, as
near as possible, in living on the prod
ucts of home 1855 days in the year; 9
good Democrat and quiet unassumine
citizen of thrift. Mr.. Booker promises
if elected to the Office, to look after thu
general interests of the ward, and at al
times to consistently represent his con-
stituency to the very best of his ability
We leave his claims in your hands.
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Dates Fixed for Holding Court.

Hon. John N. Sandlin of Minden,
Judge for the Second Judicial District,
has issued an order fixing the dates for
holding terms of court in Bossier and
Webster Parishes. There has been some
change in the dates, one of which will be
gladly welcomed here in our parish and
also work a big saving to the taxpayers.
The change referred to fixes the date for
the converting of the summer jury term
of court in this parish on the second
Monday in July, thus placing the date
beyond the 4th, legal holiday.
The order will be published in full in
the three issues of the Banner following
this issue. The following extracts are
taken from it:
Court will be formally opened in Bos-
sier Parish on the first Monday in Feb
ruary and the second Monday in July.
In Webster Parish, on the second
Monday in January and the third Mon
day in June.
Grand and petit juries will be empan-
eled at the above terms OF court.
For the transaction of civil business
and the trial of misdemeanors without a
jury and such other business as may
come before the court, the court will be
formally opened in Bossier Parish:
On the fourth Monday in October,
On the second Monday in December,
On the third Monday in March,
On the first Monday in May.
In Webster Parish:
On the first Monday in October,
On the third Monday IN November,
On the fourth Monday in February,
On the second Monday in April.
All the above mentioned terms of court
will be held for three consecutive weeks
unless the work is performed in less
time.
When the first day of court falls on q
legal holiday, court will begin on the
next succeeding day which is not lega
holiday.
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one pound or less on the bale, it was de-
cided to not buy new scales for while
yet.
Prof. Robert E. Bright and family will
occupy the E. R. Madding cottage.
Miss Eunicc Maddox of Bolinger was
guest Wednesday of the Misses Boggs.
Mrs. w. P. Allen and children returned
home Tuesday from an extended visit to
Texas points.
Miss Bessie Gilmer of Shreveport is
spending few days here this week as a
guest of Miss Margaret Caldwell.
Mrs. 1. B. Wilmuth of Washington,
D. c., arrived yesterday morning to
visit her sister, Mrs. F. M. Cline.
Miss Mary Wakeman of Shreveport
arrived here Monday to spend few days
as guest of Misses Mozelle and Stella
Boggs.
Roy Turpin of Antrim left one day
this week for some place in Mississippi.
It is said he will make his home in that
state in the future.
Mr.. Will Antrim and Miss Pearl Col
Inns of Antrim left few days since for
Iowa. Miss Collins will remain over
with friends in Atlantic, Iowa, for about
month.
Mrs. Robert Baker was united in mar
riage Tuesday to Mr.. Lee, prosper
Gus ranch and stockman of Western
Texas. The marriage took place at Up
land, that State.
Rev. Ben West arrived here yesterday
morning. He spent the summer preach
ing in different places in Arkansas, Tex
as and this state. He will leave again
this evening for some point west.
Mr.. and Mrs Robert E. and Miss Ine1
Bright, principal and two assistant
teachers in Plain Dealing High Schoo
for the coming term, arrived on Wednes.
day mornings train. JACK.
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Plain Dealing.

Tuesday Sept. 5.-The Cotton Belt
Company has an extra gang at this
place putting in a new siding.
Mr.. A. B. Maury spent Sunday at
home.
Miss Gladys Allen spent last week
with friends near Cotton Valley.
Mrs. J. S. Gray is spending this week
in Houston, Texas, with her son, Robert
Curry.
Mesdames w. B. Boggs and w. C.
Meares were shopping in Shreveport
Monday.
Mrs. S. L. Cole of Cotton Valley was
here last week to visit her daughter,
Mrs. A. Kelly.
Mr.. w. H. Stewart, who has been at
| Westdale some time, is here this week
with crippled foot, caused by stepping
upon nail.
A series of meetings is being held this
week at the Baptist Church by Rev. J.
H. Afford, assisted by Rev. A. L. john
son of Minden.
Miss Alma Banks went to Shreveport
last Thursday where she met Miss Win
ME Mccain of Blanchard, who returned
home with her, remaining over until
yesterday morning.
Miss Minnie Kendrich has returned
from a visit with friends residing at
Rocky Mount. Miss Terrye Lowe ac-
companied her home and will be her
guest for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Gibbs of Carl
Junction, Mo-, came in on Friday even
ing's train and remained over until yes
terday evening as guests of Mrs. Gibbs
mother, Mrs. J. C. Foster.
Miss Ethel Maury returned home from
Vivian last Friday and this week has
charge of the hotel for her aunt, Mrs. J.
S. Gray, who is away on visit. She
has as guest Miss Louise Allison, OF
near Benton.
A game of ball was played here Sat-
urday afternoon by the home team and
Red Land. 1t resulted in a score Of 8
10 in favor of the home team. Come
again Red Land. ST Perry will use his
rubber bat next game.
THURSDAY.
Miss Mary Fenet has returned to Sher-
man, Texps.
Andrew Bixler returned home Tues
: day for few days stay.
A scale meeting was held here one
morning this week to decide if new cot
ton scales should be purchased for thi:
season. After comparing the weights
of some 800 or more bales of cottor
weighed on the scales here last season
with the weights (of the same cotton
shown by several different scales il
Shreveport, and finding variation o
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CORRESPONDENCE
HaNShtQE.

Wednesday, Sept. 6.-Haughton High
School opens next Monday, the 18th.
Everybody, especially the patrons, is
invited to be present at the opening.
Mrs. A. H. Ratcliff spent last week in
Dubberly.
Mrs. Kate Wyche left this morning
for Bellevue.
Mr.. L. C. Biggs was a Sunday visitor
in Haughton.
Mr.. T. w. Bledsoe of Sligo was a
Sunday visitor.
Mr.. Henry Skannal of Sligo was a
Sunday caller here.
Miss Wilhelmina McDade attended
church here Sunday.
Mr.. w. H. Quinn and family returned
home yesterday from Dalton, Ga.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. L. White were visit
ors to Mansfield two days of last week
Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Beauchamp are
the happy parents of another son, born
Monday.
Miss Annie Hanna of Shreveport
spent the past week here with Miss Net
tie Smith.
Mrs. ]. B. Hall, jr., of Rocky Mount
is a visitor here with her father, DR.
Paul Lawrence.
Mrs. A. c. Calhoun of Rayville was g
week end visitor here with her mother
Mrs. O. P. Harris.
Mr.. M. C. Bledsoe of Bossier Poin
spent last Thursday here with his father
Mr.. w. H. Bledsoe.
Mrs. J. w. Oneal returned home yes.
terday from a visit with relatives liv.
ing in Webster Parish.
Mr.. J. M. Moore is building a Hotel il
the Cedar Grove factory site, nea
Shreveport, and will move there soon.
Mr.. H. C. Kelly of Monroe has moved
here with his family to reside perma;
nently. He is member of the Brown
Stave Company.
| Miss Alice Giddens and Mr.. Nose
Stephens were united in marriage Mon
day evening at the Methodist parson
age, Rev. J. G. Sloan officiating.
Capt. N. B. Murff is being urged t,
announce for Representative. He ha
the matter under consideration but it i
doubtful about his making the race.
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McDade.

Tuesday Sept. 5.-The weather con-
tinues unfavorable for cotton picking.
Mr.. Wansley Jones spent Sunday at
Poole.
Mr.. w. B. Graham spent Monday in
Shreveport.
Miss Virginia McDade spent Wednes-
day at Princeton.
Miss Lucille Lambert is guest of
Miss McDade this week.
Mr.. Webb Smith of Taylortown was a
pleasant visitor Sunday.
Mr.. A. w. Prince made a business
trip to Shreveport last week.
Miss Alice Giddens of Koran, spent
the week with Miss Nora Greene.
Miss Edna May hurry is guest OF
Miss Virginia McDade this week.
Messrs. A. w. Prince and Haney
Cornell spent Sunday in Haughton.
Mr.. Emmett Shaw of Shreveport spent
Sunday here. Come again Emmett.
Messrs. ]. T. McDade, R. E. McDade
and DR.. H. E. Atkins spent Wednesday
at Ninoch fishing.
Mrs. J. T. McDade returned home las
Wednesday after spending three weeks
with her mother, Mrs. ]. w. Prince 0.
Princeton. BILL.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-09-07
NY Aeroplane Adventures.

This is the topic of the series of stories
begun in last weeks issue. In relating
his adventures in the air the author has
beyond doubt written one OF the most
sensational fact stories of modern times.
The subjects dealt with in the six three
column articles are:
"Flirting With Death at 10, 600 Feet. )"
envy Closest Call in the Air."
"The Physical Strain of Flight"
"Fighting Fear in Cloudland."
"Bumping the Bumps in the Air."
"When Man Takes to Flying"