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Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-01
JERSEY CITY
MAY TRY IT
Start Petition for Csmmis-
sion Form of Government.

Jersey City, May IA meeting of
the Commission Form of Government
League of this city was held FRIDAY
night in the Board of Trade rooms and
the proposition was given a big boom.
Joseph A. Dear, president of the league
announced that the plan and scope com
mlttee would distribute literature and
bulletins and that an early campaign
to obtain the necessary 5000 sigma
lures to a petition for a special cleo
ton would be inaugurated. County
Judge Robert Carey explained the pro
visions of the new law. He expressed
himself as strongly in favor of the com
mission form of government and said
that it could be made as successful
in Jersey City as it has proven in
other cities that have adopted the new
system.
Assemblyman Thomas NJ. Donnelly,
Myron Ernst, Comptroller Gormley, AS
sistant Corporation Attorney Thomas
Haight, Thomas Stewart, Edward Hoos
and James T. O'Mealla all spoke in
favor of the new form of government.
Mr.. O'Mealia, who is a candidate for
the Democratic nomination of mayor,
said he would do all in his power to
bring about the adoption of the new
law. Frank Stevens said he would be
one of ten men to contribute 800 to
the fund necessary to carry out the
plans of the league.
Mr.. Dear pledged a similar amount.
Mr.. Stewart said he would give 800
and Mr.. Hoos announced his willing
ness to contribute $50. Mr.. O'Mealia
said he would contribute 800 in cash
or give three times that amount in
publicity. Mr.. O'Mealia is in the bill
posting business and he said he would
do all that class of work free of all
charge.
Rev. Monsignor John A. Sheppard,
rector of st. Michael's Church, sent a
letter approving the new plan of gov
eminent. He wrote: ~ have no hest
tation in saying that the progressive
spirit of the country demands commits
sion government and personally 1 am
in favor of it for Jersey City. The
experiences which we have had in the
past prove conelusively that there is
nothing but political jugglery in the
present form, and the sooner we are
rid of it the better for the city. Put
responsibility in the ahnds of a few
and when a man is guilty or derelict
in the performance of his duties he
can be easily discovered. Under the
present system there is nothing but
shifting accountability from one to an
other. By all means destroy the pres
ent conditions and let US have a reign
of decency and honesty and our city
with its natural advantages, under the
proper government, will surpass any in
the State"
A series of public meetings have
been arranged by the league.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-01
EXISTENCE Of
GOD IS SHOWN
Convincing Sermon by Rev.
Jas. H.. Northrup.

At the Presbyterian church last
night the pastor, Rev. James H
Northrup, delivered an argument fol
the existence of God drawn from the
evidences of design in nature. He
gave the eminent scientist, Alfred
Russell Wallace, the credit of bring
ing forth the most convincing in
stances of this In his new book.
1.-The World of Life, a Manifestation
of Creative Power, Directive Mind
and Ultimate Purpose"
He said he liked this argument
the best because it was not subjec-
tive like most arguments, but was
so objective that If a man had it in
his head he could teach 1t to others.
He took for his text Amos 3:5, "Can
a bird fall In a snare upon the earth,
where no gin is set for him? Shall
a snare spring up from the ground?'
Amos here puts his finger upon the
centre of the argument from design.
Such a mechanism as a a must
have been plannedw and set by some
man, some directive mind. A mech.
anism beyond mans powers and In
telligence must have been designed
by an intelligence superior to mans.
When we take into consideration
the infinite scope and numbers In
the universe that intelligence Is
seen to be infinite.
DR.. WaIlace's Definition.
Dr.. Wallace's definition Of life
was given. Life is that power
which, primarily from air and water
and the substances dissolved therein,
builds up organized and highly COM
pick structures possessing definite
forms and functions" Note the big
noun and big verb. Life is that
power which builds. This definition
is radically different from that OF
Spencer, HaeckeI and most evolu-
tionists. They make life a product
Of matter, mind a sort Of purring of
the brain. But Wallace's view is
that life manifests itself through
matter.
The two most striking instances
of design In nature used by the
speaker were DR.. Wallace's new
treatment of the change of the cater
pillar to the butterfly; and the won
derful mechanism of a birds wing,
a mechanism designed for flight.
Quotation Is Read.
Then a quotation was read from
"The World of Life" showing the
absurd position of those who would
account for such instances by mater
ial forces alone.
The sermon closed by answering
the objection that nature was cruel
and therefore could not be designed
by a loving Father. The answer was
a denial, showing that nature was
throughout adjusted to diminish
pain, and that pain existed only for
a sufficient purpose.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-01
WOMEN HELD;
A SENSATION
Customs Officials Mysterious
About Strange Baggage.

New York, May with no reason
given except the stereotyped one of
IAN undesirable alien," Mrs. David R.
Jacobs was held on board the New
York of the American line after that
steamship arrived from SOUTHAMPTON
and Cherbourg. Miss Bessie Jacobs,
her daughter, fifteen years old, was
also detained.
Officers of the department Of Justice,
detectives from police headquarters
and a squad Of special customs Off
GERS questioned the detained woman,
and there were rumors that one of the
most sensational cases In the annals of
the customs service was about to be
disclosed. 1t was announced, however,
that there was no official report for
the public.
The baggage of the woman and her
daughter consisted Of three large pack
ing cases, three large ~pasteboard
boxes, a leather suit case and a steam
ship rug. Examination will be made
today in the appraisers stores. 1t was
reported that the contents Of the boxes
will have much to do with the future
of the woman. Mrs. Jacobs was taken
to Ellis island with her daughter.
Jewelry set with diamonds that the
woman was wearing, consisting Of
earrings, a brooch and rings, was
taken from her and placed in charge Of
a customs inspector. Two women Gus
toms officers searched both mother and
daughter. They reported they had
found nothing dutiable. Two other
daughters who met the new arrivals
on the pier were allowed to pass a few
moments with them.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-01
LOCAL LIBRARIAN AT
ASBURY PARK SESSION

Librarian Miss Anna o. Shivers
and n of her assistants, Miss C. A.
Bovine, left today to attend the In
stitute of Library Science, under di-
rection of the New Jersey Public Ii
brary Commission, to be held in the
Free Public Library, Asbury Park
all this week. The local ladies have
planned to spend the entire week al
the sea.
Perth Amboy is further interested
in the institute. One of the exhibits
to be shown is picture books for chill.
dren, comprising five books, loaned
by the local library. There are only
five other public libraries loaning ex
hibits. They are: New York, New
ark, Asbury Park, Westfeld and We
nonah,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-01
AID HOMELESS
IN BANGOR FIRE
Continued from page IL

have been responsible for the spretd
of the fire. At midnight the wind APP
peared to be swinging somewhat to
the westward and the fire was pro-
crossing up the river In the general d.
rection of the Maine General hospital.
There are several million dollars
worth of securities In the safety de-
posit vaults of the various BANK
which have been burned, and sentries
with loaded rifles are on guard.
The entire city is panic stricken.
Men, women and children early began
to flee from the scene. Many tried to
carry their household effects out of the
fire, but it was impossible to secure
wagons for this purpose, so wheelbar-
rows and baby carriages were pressed
into service.
The burned area Is about a half a
mile qua An accurate estimate of
the damage done is difficult to obtain,
but in so far as is known in this city
the none loss will be about $4,000
900.
Bangor, next to Chicago, is the chief
lumber depot In the United States.
The city is on the Penobscot river,
which laps the forests of Maine and
brings to the city logs and sawed tim
Der. In Bangor were many sawmills
and planning mills, and the pulp and
paper mills also used quantities of
pulp wood brought down by the river
and railroads.
The city has a population Of 10000
and Is sixty miles from the mouth Of
the Penobscot, lying at the head of
navigation. There is deep water com
munication with the sea, and many
ships cleared annually for foreign
ports and In the cOastwise trade.
Many of these ships are American
built and American manned. Half of
them are steamers. Beside the lum-
bering and shipping industry Bangor
had furniture factories, machine shops,
boot and shoe factories and foundries.
The Kenduskeag stream, 20 called,
empties into the Penobscot at Bangor,
dividing the city, the sections of which
are connected with bridges. The Ken
duskeag and the Penobscot, which Is
damned Immediately above the city,
furnish much water power for the
factories and mills. Bangor Is con
nected with Brewer on the other side
of the Penobscot by a bridge 1900 feet
long. The first permanent settlement
at Bangor was made In 1769. The
place was known as Kenduskeag plan
tation until 1877, and then for four
years it was called Sunbury, when the
name was changed to Bangor. 1t was
chartered as a city in 1884, and it is
still governed under Its original char
ter. The local city is known as one
Of the probable locations of the myth
ical city Norumbega.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-01
THREE M0T0RCYClISTS
ACCUSED OF SPEEDING

Three young fellows were arrested
by Motorcycle officer Hartmann yes
terday charged with violating the
speed ordinance by running motor
cycles about the city at a rate of
thirty miles an hour. They were:
John Cerbo, eighteen years old, of
3S8 New Brunswick avenue; Joseph
Stillo, eighteen years old, of 261
Washington street, and Joseph Lay
den, sixteen years old, of 345 Madi-
son Cerbo and Stillo receiv-
ed a hearing this morning and were
discharged with a reprimand. Lay
den will have his hearing tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-01
OF DROWNED
MAN HELD SATURDAY

The funeral of Anton Hognestad,
who was drowned on January 27
and his body only recovered on Fri
day, took place Saturday afternoon
from Ferd Garretson's undertaking
establishment in High street. Inter-
ment took place in Alpine cemetery.
John Hognestad, of Lynbrook,
Long Island, came here and attend
ed the funeral. Goodwill Camp, No.
81, Woodmen of the World, of which
the drowned man was a member,
will erect a monument over his
grave and his mother, Mrs. Annie
Hognestad, In Norway, will receive
the money as his beneficiary of the
order.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-01
MAIL OF CONGRESSMAN
SGUilY RECEIVED HERE

Since Congressman Thomas j. Scully,
of South Amboy, was elected to office
many letters and other pieces of mail
have been received at the local post
Office. Mr.. Scully's address being reg
istered wrong, it is said. 1t has caus-
ed no little end of annoyance to the
young Congressman and also much ex-
ira work for the local postal officials.
Postmaster George fl. Tice safd this
morning that the matter had evidently
been Strengthened out, as but worry lit
tie mail is received here now for South
AmbOy's former mayor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-01
AMERICAN PROFESSOR
IS SHOT IN MEXICO
Special By United Press Wire.

Washington, May 1.-The state de-
partment to-day telegraphed Ambassa-
dor Wilson, in Mexico City, to investi-
gate the circumstances surrounding the
killing of millionaire Professor T. 0.
Softer, formerly of the University of
California, who was reported shot dur
ing an attack upon his train seventy
miles from Mexico City. As Profess
sor Softer was a non-combatant, it Is
expected the department will demand
full redress by the Mexican govern
ment. According to reports the attack
was not made by organized revolution
lists, but by bandits seeking loot.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-01
GIRL is CAST OUT

Cast out by her uncle, according to
the report, aPtrolman Rymarczk
took a girl from 604 Donald avenue
Saturday night to her uncle's home,
499 Brace avenue, where he gave
the mantinstructions to take care of
the girl under penalty of arrest.
Any affair, or happening, or cir
cumstance which Ia too small TO
make a want ad. worth while as an
adjusting force is too small to worry
about
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-01
SOUTH AMB0Y men ON
TRIAL IN BRUNSWICK
snectaI TO the EVENING NEWS.

New Brunswick. May 1:-Martin
Miles and Thomas Delaney, of South
Amboy, are being tried today before
a jury in Judge Days court on the
charge of breaking and entering the
store of H. Wolff and Company, also
of South Amboy, on the night of
March rs, last. Thomas Brown, OF
Perth Amboy, represents the defend
ants.
On the jury trying the Ease are:
Robert A. Van Pelt and Thomas ].
Divine, of Perth Amboy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-01
Dana Club Night,

About a hundred members of the
Dana Relief Society were at the
monthly club night held in Dana hall
Saturday night. An Informal pro-
gram was given during the evening.
Following a reading by Sofus Knud-
sen an excellent menu was served.
Those on the committee we're Jens
Jensen, Jens Nelson and Chris Mel
sen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-01
EASTER COLLECTION
AT ST. MARY'S R. G

All records for Easter collections
taken up in st. Mary's r. G. church
were eclipsed by the last one, which
amounted to s~1,666.S6. 1t was an
nounced at all of the masses in the
church yesterday. This is an increase
of over 5000 over last years dona-
lions.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-01
SHIPPING NEWS

Tug Wyoming, towing barges Eek
ley, Brait and Blue Bird from this
city, arrived at Boston, Mass, Sat-
urday.
Barges w. J. Burlee, Balloon and
Owen Brady, of New York. arrived
at Port Reading yesterday.
Steamer "Odland,' which arrived
here recently with a cargo for the U.
S. Metal Refining Co., is now moored
at the Williams & Clark plant, where it
will load for Cuba.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-01
Woodbridre Lots Sold.

bridge, have been sold by Mary E.
Franklin to George A. Hoffman,,
both of Woodbridge. Boynton Bros.
& Company, of this city, consummat-
ed the deal. Larson & Fox were the
surveyors.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-01
Union Men On Strike.

Special by United Press Wire.
Johnstown, Pa, May 1.-THE re-
fusal of the Pennsylvania railroad
to recognize the new union among
its shopmen resulted in thirty-eight
out of 142 men employed at Cone
maugh walking out this morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-01
SENATE COMMITTEE IS
FOR POPULAR ELECTIONS
Special BY United Press Wfrs,

Special by United Press Wfrs.
Washington, May 1.-The senate
judiciary committee ordered a favor
able report today for the adoption OF
the resolution to submit to the case
the constitutional amendment for
the election OF senator's by popular
vote. The resolution has already
passed In the House.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-01
Eagles Had Visitors.

Several out of town members Of the
Fraternal Order Of Eagles visited the
rooms of Perth Amboy Aerie, No. 1,5Sf
in the Mccormick building yesterday,
Visitors were present from Chester.
Pa, Lewiston, Pa, Allentown and
Ohm
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-01
BARRY RETAINS TITLE
AS CHAMPION SCUILER
Special bu United Press Wire.

NPtVWtF W TtFFcU TeoS Hos
London, May 1:-Ernest Barry, world
champion s%culler, retained his title to-
day in a match with William Albany,
the latter being defeated in a fast race
over the four and half miles course
from Putney to Mort Lake. Barry
owed his victory to his superior condi-
ton. He won the toss and choose the
Surrey side of the river which gave
him a big advantage. More than So
900 persons witnessed the race. There
was much betting. The weather was
| perfect.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-01
Term Of samsel EXPIRES.

The term of B. Frank Samsel, of
Sayreyille, as a member of the
County Board of Taxation expired
today. William D. Voorhees,, of
this city, is his successor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-01
WILLIAM BUCHANAN.
PURCHASES PROPERTY

The property at the northeast cor
ner of Hobart and Market streets
has been sold by Emma j. Barter to
William Buchanan. James s. Wight
negotiated the transfer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-01
NOTICE.

Harry Mittelman has bought out
Louis Rosenblum, at 134 Railway Ave,
Carteret, N. ].
All creditors should make their
claims within ten days.
2o596427.1ot
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-01
BARRIERS LICENSES

BARRIERS licenses in this icty expir-
ed to-day. Already over half of them
have renewed with City Clerk LaRoe.
The others are expected to file their
applications within a few days.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-05-01
SSorn.

Mrs. M~umps-Your 'usband wears Ii
mir terrible short, Mrs. Gubb. Mrs
Gubb-Yes, the eoward!-M. A. P.
Let the NEWS tell your wants.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-06-09
LinaerIe Newness.

Juite a new and decidedly pretty In
novatlon In feminine lingerie is the
night gown of sheer dotted Swiss and
fine nainsook combined Both fabrics
are very appropriate for lingerie pur-
poses, and one wonders no one ever
thought Of combining them before.
The dotted Swiss is used for the up,
per or yoke part and the sleeves, while
the plain cloth is utilized in the full
skirt. This combination is especially
pretty in making an empire style
night gown and the Swiss and main
sock are Joined at the bust-lIne by
sheer ribbon run beading.
The girl who makes her own under
muslins might vary this little by u.s.
ing all.oyer embroidery In place of the
dotted Swiss. And any clever woman
will see numberless pretty possibili-
ties in combining the two materials.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-06-09
unfrayed scaIIops.

Some housekeepers object to the
button-hoIed scallop on embroidery,
because it trays in washing. This can
be overcome in several ways. The
surest is to buttonhole second time
over the puzzled edge, when the seal
lop has been worked and cut out
Another is to run the outline OF the
scallop with machine stitching before
buttophollng. Or in cutting leave a
narrow margin and turn back under
the scallop and hem.to the material.
II these are too much trouble, lat
least wash the linen before cutting
out. The material shrlnks and is
much less likely to fray. Where the
entire piece is not washed, the en-
broldered edge can be dipped in luke
warm water for a few minutes, then
iron dry and later cut out close to the
purled edge.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-06-09
Baked sheep's Head,

Split the head In halves, take out
the brains and soak the bread in luke
warm water for an hour. Drain it.
put the halves together and keep them
in position by tying string round them
Lay the head in a dripping pan, put
raw potatoes, pared and cut in halves
round 1t, lay little pieces Of butter
here and there upon 1t and bake in O
moderate oven. Basic frequently and
turn. the potatoes about that they may
be equally done. When cooked enough
serve the head on a dish, put the po'
tatoes around 1t, pour the gravy in the
pan over all and serve as hot as pos
sible. The brains and tongue may
be served on separate dish, Time
to bake the head. about an hour and
half. Sufficient for two or three per.
sons,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-06-09
RESTAURANT HAS MANY
CUT MELONS ON DISPLAY

One Of the most "summerlsh-"4-l ook'
ing places seen in Fairmont this sea.
son is the D. E. Aumiller restaurant
window, Madison street, where half
dozen Georgia watermelons cut in
quarters are on display on top Of large
cakes OF Ice, which are surrounded by
dozens of large uncut melons.
Mr.. Aumiller received a large ship.
'ment Of the luscious fruit yesterday
and last evening he did a big business
in teh watermelon line, not only sell.
ing many slices over the counter but
whole ones which the man Of the
house took home that he and his fam!
lily might have "a treat OF melon in
midsummer.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-06-09
500 REWARD. $500.

Tho readers OF this paper will be
pleased to learn that there Is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages, and
that is CBtarrh. Halls 'Catarrk Cure
ls,the.only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being
a constitutional disease, requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Ca.
tarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system, thereby de.
stroying the foundation Of the disease,
and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and as
slstlng nature in doing Its work. The
proprletors have so much faith In It's
curative powers that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that 1t
fails to cure, Send for list OF testi.
monials,
Address F. J, CHENEY 8 co, To-
ledo, o.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for 'constl
patton.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-06-09
ana.

attY n IA 2 70 IaA.I Ett ~
Many aoI the new negligees show
practi call n the, same charact eris tlGs as
lie dresses themselves the more elab.
{ erat being lin empire and straight
iiIle effects, with peasant sleeyessand
4 tifapeFles and tunics Of diaphanous
R Materials. Soft, clinging fabrics are
SIised, and there are trimmings OF lace
and embroidery.
I, transparent TUNES are hung from
HE Shortened waist line, especially in
\ the beautiful new tea gowns, and are
edged with bindings OF rich embrold-
en- and silk ball fringe Again, the
Silrapery may be composed entirely Of
black or white chantilly lace, or work
led in hand embroidery.
The chiffon and marquisette tunics
hang from the shoulders and are not
attached, but are made in loose three
quarteF coat effect, and are worn as a
more dressy touch over plain tea
gown These semi1ftted coats, ex-
tending to knee depth, with deep
ashes owe rthe hips, short sleeves
and fastening arranged well over to-
ward the left side, are seen also in
wolfe, net and allover embroidery, and
ARE lined with china silk,
Skirts to wear with these negligee
coats are seen in crepe, messaline,
) Y0ile and marquisette, The deep
\ dpunces on. the sheer white skirts
have a detachable under rutfle of silk
Z ,in pastel shades to match the coat.
Some models show several different
icolors arranged under alternate rows
of lace insertions and puffings. The
8sfmpier styles have wide founces OF
an over lace, or lace trimmed or ac-
cordion pleated fiounces, with narrow
\ bands Of contrasting silk applied as a
thinning,
Lingerie negligees are seen in hand
kerchiefs, linen, batiste, dotted swiss,
fancy din1lties, cotton wolfe. Embroid-
cry, lace and ribbons are freely used
give the finishing touches. The
yoke and sleeves show the peasant
styles, and the skirts are arranged in
banded OF tunle effects. The very sim
plest negligees are cut upon kimono
Zines with lace or embroidery applied
as trimmings. Models In empire
eiEeet have wide box pleats falling
from athe shortened waist line and
ending Ia a slight train,
u 4 oEt OF the lingerie models are
white but colored designs are some,
times seen in the fabrics, and hand
embroidery in colored floss also gives
q color touch. Ribbons to match are
run through wide insertions, lace or
embroidery and are finished in
rosettes and bows,
The loose wrapper Is absolutely out
and house dresses are worn instead
& cntin one piece or in shirt waist and
5 skirt style These are seen in ging
ham, percale, galatea, etc.