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Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-15
VAN SICKLE ON STAND
IN HIS OWN BEHALF
Special 70 the EVENING NEWS.

New Brunswick, June 15:-Testi-
flying on his own behalf Walter H.
Van Sickle, the contractor on trial
here for manslaughter, declared yes
terday afternoon that the collapse of
the Robert Turton house on George
street, where two men were killed,
was due to a collapse of something in
the center of the building and not to
the caying in of the foundation wall.
This break, he contends, caused a jar
which was followed by the collapse.
He had been a~builderfor thirty years
and this was his first accident. He
knew of the stratum of sand and had
built houses therein. He testified
that Arthur Turton and Robert Tur-
ton. brothers, had an agreement as
to the snoring Of the building by
which Robert, the owner, was to no.
tify Arthur, the carpenter, when it
was needed, Van Sickle had let his
men go to work under the building
under this arrangement.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-15
RAISE BETSY ROSS FLAG
ON BOUND BROOK SITE

Bound Brook, June 15-Unusually
interesting and impressive were the
flag day exercises held last evening
on the Heights of Middlebrook, which
is about a mile and a half from
Bound BROOK. A copy of the origin
al Betsy Ross flag was raised. Here
the Stars and Stripes were first
raised after their adoption by con-
gress on June IA, 1777. The exer-
cises were held under the auspices Of
the Washington Camp Ground Asso-
citation, which is composed of prOml-
nent citizens of Bound Brook and
vicinity, The dimensions of the flag
raised were about fifteen by eight
feet.
1t is a storm flag, and will be
raised every morning throughout the
year The site is a commanding one,
and the nag VIII be visible sfrom me
trains of the various railroads that
run through Bound Brook and from
a large part of the Raritan valley
also. 1t was from this lofty camp
that General Washington, himself
free from attack, was able to scrutin-
ize closely the movements of the
enemy in the campaign that followed
the memorable crossing of the Della
ware.
Any arair, or happening, or err
cumstance which Is too small to
make a wan ad. worth while as an
adjusting force is too small to worry
about
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-15
". C. 7. u. AT
SOUTH AMBOY
Local Union Furnishes Pro-
gram Meeting Is Enjoyed.

Fourteen members Of the local Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union
journied to South 'Amboy yesterday af-
ternoon, where they took charge of the
program at a meeting of the South
Amboy w. G. T. u. at the home of Mrs.
Dill in that place. Many members of
the South Amboy Union were present.
The program presented by the local
ladies was Of an interesting nature and
greatly enjoyed by all present.
President Mrs. Jane Overington, who
came up from Asbury Park especially
for this occasion made the opening
prayer and announced the program. At
ter the reading from the scripture by
Mrs. George d. Runyon, the entire
number present sang "Blest Be the Tie
That Binds" Following this Mrs, V.
P. Christoffersen and Miss Irene Owens
sang a Duet entitled "Think on These
Things" Mrs. Charles Stevens read a
poem, "Fruit of Vine" Mrs. Frank
Harrington read a paper on "Such AS
[ Have" Mrs. Christofrersen sang a
solo, "The Angels Answer Mrs.
William Walters read a paper entitled
"Mother, My Heart Calls for You"
Miss Owens sang "Tell jesus and
Mrs. Charles Seguine read a paper on
"Our Foreign ~Neighbors." Mrs. Her
rington gave Ellis Written Sermon and
at the close. "Help Somebody To-day"
was sung by all present. Mrs. G. l..
Allen, wife Of the pastor of the Bap-
fist church, South Amboy, made the
closing prayer.
A social time followed the session
and refreshments were served, Those
from here were Mrs. Jane Overingtbn,
Mrs. George D. Runyon, Mrs. Charles
Stevens, Miss Irene Owens, Mrs. Viii
liam Walters, Mrs. Charles Seguine,
Mrs. Emanuel Williams, Mrs. Frank
Harrington, Mrs. E. V. R. Sofeld, Mrs.
Jacob Lanning, Mrs. Blow, Miss Eliza
beth Beers Mrs. V. P. Christoffersen
and Miss Drueilla Noe. ~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-15
NAME POSTMISTRESS
FOR TOTTEkVILLE OFFICE

Following the announcement in
the NEWS a week ago in regard to
the change of the name of the post
office across the sound back to Tot
%tenyille, President William H. Taft
has sent the name of Miss Minnie N.
Sleight to the senate to be confirmed
as postmaster of Tottenville for four
years.
After the confirmation it is expect
ed that the stamp will be changed
from Bentley Manor to Tottenville
on July 1, which, is the beginning of
the next p~ostof1ce quarter. With
this change ends a bitter fight be-
tween two factions in TottenVille that
have existed for over a veal since
the name was at first changed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-15
ORPHANS ARE
GIVEN OUTING
New Brunswick TOTS TO
Eoyntsn Beach in Autos.

Passing through this city yester-
day afternoon, at 8 and 6 o'clock, the
children Of the Industrial Home and
St. Mary's Orphan Asylum, of New
Brunswick, were given an enjoyable
ride and treat at Boynton Beach by
the Middlesex Auto Club. The tsart
was made from New Brunswick at
about 2 o'clock, returning around z
o'clock. There were fifteen cars in
line, all bedecked with flags and I'LL
ed with children.
The committee was composed OF
A. Wayne Clark and Edward II. RIA
del, of New Brunswick, and William
E. Rivers, Of Old Bridge. Charles A.
McCormick's big touring car set the
pace Passing through here several
cars held a straight line towards the
ferry but were called back by blasts
from the horne Of the pilots car.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-15
GOVERNOR NAMES WHITE
FOR COURT OF ERRORS

Trenton, June 15:-Governor Wilson
Yesterday named John j. White, of At
lantie City, to the court of errors and
appeals bench, to sit in the lay judge
seat vacated by the death of George
R. Gray, of Newark. This is the seat in
the highest court of the state which
has been vacant since the administra-
ton Of Governor Fort. The business of
the court is so large than an appoint
ment has been imperative, and the gov
ernor made it yesterday.
Rumors had it that he would name
either Senator Bradley, Of Camden or
Senator Alderman, Of Union, to the
place, or ever Lawyer Edward Moore,
Of Passaic, but he set rumors to rest
by naming Mr.. White.
Contrary to expectations, the COVER
nor named a lawyer to this seat, 1T be-
ing rather intimated that he inclined
to the lay judges, as provided for by
the constitution, and which had been
the style until the advent of Governor
Griggs into the executive chair. Lawyer
White is rated high in his profession.
The governor also renamed to the
state board of pharmacy Henry A. Jor-
dan, of Asbury Park,
Other news of the day at the state
house included the order issued by the
military department detailing the fol-
lowing officers to the state instruction.
encampment next month at Sea Girt:
Generals Murray and Sadler, Major
Isaac Schoenthal, of the Fifth Infan-
try; Lieutenant Colonel Henry Alters,
Colonels Colgate, Alexander, Libbey and
Donges, Colonels Oliphant, Craven, For
dyee and Salter and Majors Armstrong
and Patterson.
July 10 was set by the state civil
service commission for examination for
first assistant department sewage and
water supply in the state board Of
health, salary 500 in q month.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-15
SEEKS REFORMATION
OF INSURANCE POLICY

John Ploczek, of this city, through
his counsel, Judge Freeman Wood
bridge, of New Brunswick, appeared
before Vice Chancellor Howell in
Newark, yesterday, seeking the refor-
nation of an insurance policy issued
on a building he owned in this city
recently destroyed by fire. The build
ing was insured by its original owner
in the St. Paul Fire and Marine In
surance Company for $500.
When the complainant bought ii,
he AYERS, he asked for a transfer of
the policy and for $500 additional in
surance. The company, he says, re-
fused to make good on the original
$500 policy after the destruction of
the building, saying that nc notifica-
ton had been given of the change in
ownership. The hearing was ad-
journed until Friday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-15
DiDiEK-MARBH MEN On
TRIP To LONG ISLAND

Twenty-Five men from the Dfdier.
March Company's plant left at one
o clock this afternoon for Astoria,
Long Island, N the company's schooner
"Adam Weber" They will not return
until tomorrow, spending the few hours
while on Long Island unloading a barge
of fire proof brick for the Astoria Light.
Heat and Power Company.
Several employees of the company
regretted the absence Of their names
from the schooner roll when the mid
night sail" was announced, but rejoic-
ed on learning business and pleasure
were to be carefully intermingled by
Michael Joyce. foreman In charge of
the expedition.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-15
RESCUE so PASSENGERS
OF BURNING STEAMER

Special By United Press Wire.
Paducah, KY, June 15:-With
fifty passengers aboard beside the
regular crew, the river steamer John
j. Lowry burned to the waters edge
today opposite Smithland. Thrilling
rescues were made by a number of
boatmen who put out from shore.
All on board were saved.
Subscribe for the NEWS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-15
MONARCHISTS
BEGIN UPRISING
Portugal Is Facing New
Crisis Today.
Special By United Press Wire.

London, June 15;-According to
dispatches from Madrid, the threat
ened m~onarchistic revolution in
Portugal is under way. 1t Is report
ed that the garrison of Chawes, near
the northern frontier, has mutinied,
killing the commander and aiding in
the capture of the town, after stock
ing the officers of the Republican
newspapers there. The movement Is
said to be rapidly spreading and the
government has dispatched troops to
the scene. The mOnarchists are be-
ing led by Captain COuciere and
Commander Coutinho.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-15
SOUTH AMB0Y EXtMPTS
WILL MEET TOMORROW
spsoin1 to the EHENINq VIEWS.

South Amboy, June 15:-The
meeting Of the recently organized
Exempt Firemen's Association, sched-
uled for last night, has been post
poned until tomorrow evening.
Through mistake the wrong date was
given to the newspapers and caused
a conflict in dates.
1t is the intention Of the EXempts
to elect trustees Friday evening and
prepare a set of bylaws to govern
South Amboy's latest fraternal or
~ganization. The question of dues and
initiation fees Will also come up for
discussion. Firemen's hall has been
secured as permanent quarters.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-15
EXPOSE MORE
OF THE MAINE
After Deck and Port Turrst
Now Above Surface.
-special bu United rs we.

0UJJTWT W VWFIII TO
Havana, June 15:-The after deck
and port turret of the wrecked bat
tleship Maine, from around which the
water is being pumped out of the en-
circling Golfer dam, were exposed to
sun and air today for the first time
since the vessel sank into the mud
thirteen years ago after the terrific
explosion which killed more than 25O
American sailors. The work OF
pumping the water from the Golfer
dam is going on rapidly, and with
success.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-15

Dover, N. j., June 15.-An explosion
of smokeless powder In the pressing
house of the government powder depot
at Picatinny burned four men severely.
The building was demolished, The
injured men are John L. Sullivan Of
Dover, Otto Cross of ~Ledgewood,
Thomas Cassion and John Paul of
Wharton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-15
General Markets,

BUTTER-steady; receipts. $3.50 pack
ages; creamery, specials. per h., 24c.
extras, 23o.: thirds to f1rsts. 1Sa22c.
CHEEsE-Firm: receipts, 4,1io boxes.
EGGS-Irregular; receipts. 24.o92 cases
state, Pennsylvania and nearby, hennery
whites. per dozen, ~22a25c,; gathered
whites, 1ea29o.
POTATOEs-New firm: old firm; Vir
ginia, No. !, per bbI, s4.5oa5. 80; No, 2, 8
az: North Carolina, No. /. A.aa5.2 rs; No.
s3a4: South Carolina, No. l. Sa5.75 No.
S360a450. southern. culls, $2a3; old, Pc
Dbl. or bag, s2a2.87.
HAY AND STRAW-Steady.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-15
New Orleans Mint Fated,

Washington, June 15.-The historic
New Orleans mint will to exist
as such after July /. Thereafter 1t
will be only an assay office and a
storage place for 22,O0O 900 silver dol
lars, which will be stacked in the only
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-15
NO NEWS OF MISSING SL0OP
sw Party Tells of Seeing Wreckage
OF Staten Island.

wow 7 SEEJ vie u SSS'''S ''N~N~SN
OF Staten Island.
Newark, y. J., June 15.-Friends and
relatives of the party on board the
missing sloop yacht Vayu are still
without the first clew as to what has
RQlisent inquiry made by.
all other forms OF COM
n"1nIc1rIS'' ana covering the possible
area Of the sloop's curse has been
persistently made since the storm Sat
hrday night without result.
A boats cushions and wreckage
were observed off Stapleton, n. Y,
Sunday morning by a yachting party
from this city consisting of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Haddeld and George
Burns In a m%otorboat. Not knowing
at the time Of the disappearance Of
the Vayu, they failed to pick up any
of the foatage and could not deter
mine the color Of the cushions.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-15

+ Can't Be Clever.
''Is he clever2'
81 guess not. He has to work for a
living,"-New York Journal.
All 40 pou-S tor -, c 2 weoC
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-08
DETROIT.

Joseph cutler aged IS. passed be
Nond Tuesday evening. Feb. %. at rho
nome OF Mrs. Helen Young. The re-
mains We're sent Thursday afternnon
to relatives III Boston, where tho nm
tral services We're held Friday.
Mrs. Josie Horn Basford. wifa NJ
RANK basford, died Friday at her
nome at Beachmont, Mass. The re-
mains We're brought here Monday AMI
tue funeral services were held at the
church at l p. NJ, Rev. Bion Russell
oi1lclating. Interment was in the VII
lage cemetery.
William Tibbetts is very ILL.,
MIS- rachel Clark passed away at her
home in Plymouth Tuesday evening. Feb
-, after a brief illness with pneumonia
Had Mrs. Clark's life been spared untR
June IL she would have completed 81
wears of service. as "She hath done whSs
she could to serve those with whom sh,,
was associated. Three sons. O. r. Clark
of Bangor. Albert Clark of Boston and
.Abner Clark, who has cared for hIs
mother since the fathers death, the iata
Albert Clark. which occurred some years
ago, and five grandchildren survive. The
funeral was held Saturday at her late
home in Plymouth, Rev. Bion Russell of
Newport officiating. Interment was in the
family lot at Detroit cemetery.
Town meeting dinner TO be served. at
the schoolhouse March 13 the proceeds 10
swell the fund for repairing the church.
The men employed by the town are at
work destroying the nests of the brown
tail moth.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-08
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FOOT PADS.
Potential Murderers, Lacking Proper
Education, Refusing Work, Should
Constantly Undergo Supervision.

1t cannot hav.' escaped notice that
an extraordinary number of footpads,
burglars train robbers and highway
men who raid street cars and stop Ve-
hicics on country roads hay" either
killed victims or tried to do SO. They
have ustu deadly Weapons with the
utmost readiness and with littlr or
IL, concern for IL" consequences,
In short. these thieves have proved,
over and over. that they 90 about their
crimes as uotential murdrrcs> They
are ready Ia kill and they do not in
ttnd /" lct human lifr stand in the way
of thoi. stealing. They show that
they world rather murder men who
never harmed them Than work for
their own living.
Policemen. jurieS. judges and pardon
luariS OIslit never To lose sight Of
these facts. Officers of the law should
not take ton many chances OF being
killed bccaus OF excessive considcra E
ton for the lives of criminals of tn"
knd that go ;rmed and ready for MUIR
der. JurieS and Judges ought to do the
best they can to protect honest men
ard women from these brutal thieves
for long periods. after they are once
caught, ana pardon boards should re-
member that they are dealing with
men who have proved capable Of mur-
der and realty 10 Kill.
There is another protection for So
ci"ty which ought tn be built as hiSh
as possible. To dccrras" the number
ci innocent victims that fall before the
reyol"crs and automatic pistols ot
murderous thieves. This is the strict
enforcement OF laws against carrying
concealed weapons and the rigid re-
friction of traffic in such tools of kill
ing. Every possible means must be
taken to abate the thuggery which is
terribly common in the United states
this winter cleveland Leader.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-08
CROWS.
A Large Number Of These are Spend
ing the Winter Near Springfield,
Mass,

Much attention has been attracted
Within the last few days by an appar-
cnt migration of an unusually large
number of crows eastward and over
;hiS city 1t is believed that by stand
ing in one spot one might count as
many aS a thousand crows passing
over the city within the space of a
single hour,
When questioned on this subject yes
.erJaY, Robert O. Morris, ornithologist,
said that of late great numbers ol
crows have taken to wintering in the
suburbs Of Springfield, and that this
year these birds are more numerous
thar ever before. The eastward mi
grafton Mr.. Morris declared to be only
apparent, as the crows are just as
likely to fly in any other direction ana
are not at present migrating at All.
The birds roost in the branches ol
trees during the night and during the
daytime fly here and there IN quest
Of food They have come from Ste
tiops further north, and year by year
exhibit a growing preference Tor t!l'
vicinity Of Springfield as a winter re-
sort-Sprinetield Union.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-08
OAKLAND.

Two funerals were held Tuesday aft
crnoon. onc. that OF the late Mrs.
Irene H. West. Was at O'Clock ut the
hom" OF her brother Bradford Mitch
ell. Rev. T. :. Hartley "i Watervillc
officiating. y mixed quartet from
Colby College furnished music. II. w
Greeley, y. II. Lord, y. W. Leonard
and or sizes CroWell were the bearers.
The remains We're taken by special ear
To Watcrvillo and the intermcnt will
be at Pine Grove cemetery.
The other funeral was that OF the
late -AmbroSe SaWtelle. who died very
suddenly in Drono and whose remains
We're brought Ia Oakland. Thr funeral
services were hrld at the Baptist
church, ReV. G. -. Hazelton officiat-
ing. The music was furnished by the
choir oi the church. The hearers We're
the three sons ei Mr.. SaWteIlr toGrth-
CT With Edward Wing. mtermcnt vas
III the Springer cemetery in ;-'dney.
Sidney Wentworth, while working
abopt tn" barn Monday tell on suHr
ice ana broke m" rib.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-08

them in Windsor castle. In the inter-
Nenng 400 years the chapel where
they were deposited had been refloored
and considerably changed, and some
doubt appears to have existed regard
ing the exact site ot the grave The
recent resurrection was Tor the pur-
pose of setting these doubts at rest.
The things of chief interest in con-
nect'on with the event were cont aimed
in the report OF Dr. Macalister, pro-
fessor Of anatomy at Cambridge. the
only scientist present. Extracts from
his official statement arr given:
TIE bones were those OF Il fairly
strong man, who was at least ) feet
. inches in height. The bones of thu
head Were much broken. They were
thin and light, and belonged To . skul!
we'll formed. tut small in proportion
to tive stature. 1t was clear froin q
portion o, II lower jaw found that its
teeth were Lost some time before death.
Some of The bones Of the body We're
missing, lost probably at the time of
the transfer from Chvrtscy. By some
strange mischance the humerus "f Il
small pig vas found with the kings
bones in .hc casket. on one of the
pieces oi :he skull Il little brown hair
sill clung. and there We're blood stafl.s
on other pieces"
The smashed condition of the skull
seems u justify the belief that Henry
VI was murdered, and probably i'll a
brutal way. The small size Of the
head in relation To the body may have
accounted for his mental deficiencies
These and the fact that the king had
brown hair appear to constitute the
entire scientific results of the invcsti
cation \ competent moralizer misht
use some ink To good advantage over
tie pigs bone, by some strange and
grottSau" miSrhance laid carefully
away in this royal tomb by the sidc
OF an English king. The bones. except
that Of the pig, We're placed i'll Il neW
caskot and reburied in the same crypt.
-Ney York Press.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-08
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKERS
Will Meet March "A for Annual Meet
ina and Workers institute

The annual meeting and workers Insti-
,u,e of Waterville. clinton and Benton
District sunday School Association VIII
he held in this city ut the Getehel street
Free Baptist church on March H. An
teachers officers and others lnterts'ca III
Sunday school work are urged TO attend
Free entertainment will be provided Tor
delegates and out-of-town visitors Tue
following is the days program;
FORENOON.
lo3o-Dcvotional 10 Bible Study, Rev. J. NJ
Frost .,;.,,,s
II 1io0-Annual reports Of district officers
and business e...,,,,
I, 30-"The Genius of Organized SUNDAY
school Work" II. Il. Lufkin, general
secretary. Conference of county ana
district workers.
AFTERNOON.
Ol-Devotional service, led by Preslheh'
District Association.
21a-Review Sunday-A symposium. Key
T. :. Hartley.
30l-Music.
3lO-l;rading in the schools. H. f. lufkin
35O-Music.
i0N-Ouestion Eox conducted by Rev. j
!. Hull. State adult superintendent.
EVENING.
-ea-Seryicc of song. led by Mr.. Lufkin.
Address \. \. licaid. secretary Lay
mems Federation. go, 20,
S.So-Duet. Misses Pollard ana CARL Cor
.5oAddress: '"The Boy and the Man,
Rev J. j. Hun.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-08
Skowhegan Driving Club
Organized Tuesday.
Elmer Wentworth Badly Injured
In 3O-FoOi Fall From Pole.
Death Of Horace B. Russell Of Corn,
viI!e--Church Debate.

The Somerset county Veterans and
Ladies Auxiliary will meet in Madi-
sou y. .. L. w. hall, odd Fellows
blovE. next Thursday. Vt O'Clock
the Ladies' Auxiliary Will elect odicers.
Veterans business meeting called at
10 O'clock Rev \. -. Dodge, pastor
of the Free Baptist church will de
liver the address Of welcome. \ Dinner
will be served at noon by the Ladies
Circle. G. A. X. The afternoon seS-
sion will begin ut l.l3. Meetings arc
all l5ialic. Colonel Charles troWeH ol
Lewiston. who is a candidate for de
partutnt commander, and col \. w;
Bangs of Augusta will be present and
speak.
Elmer Wentworth. a lineman of the
Skov hogan Eiectri, Light Go. fen from
an electric light pole in Norrdsewock,
Monday. a distance of 80 feet breaking
two ribs and causing internal injuries.
\ public debate Was held in the
Methodist church, Monday evening, on
the question: Resolved. That Sunday
Law should BE Enforced in SkoWhe-
gan. The principal speaker for the
affirmative was r.. T.. Harris and for
the negative, John f.. Taylor, \ warm
discussion was developed from the llooi
but finally Waned into an old-f@ ShiOn-
ed praNcrmeetinS.
\ union missionary meeting of the
four CHURCHES OF SkowhcGan was held
Tuesday evening in the Bethany
church Addresses on organization
Iuf Womans Societies" were given by
Mrs. +. T. Goodrich. Mrs. Anna Mcr-
rill. Mrs. f.. w. Marble. Mrs. T.. L.,
Marsh. Mrs. Poster. Music was fur
niShed by Mrs. Philn Steward.
An organization known as the Skow-
hegan Driving Club was formed here
Tuesday evening at a meeting of the
local horsemen. The following officers
|Wcre elected: President, Morris Gled-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-08
AGAIN IN TROUBLE.
Harry christy Settles In Court fo'
Trouble With Butler Family.

Harry Christy is certainly an nn-
lucliv Young man, and especially uh-
popular with certain members ol the
Butler family residing at the heao Vi
the Falls. He has been VISITOR az
the home on many occasions mueh u
the dislike of the father. mother an"
brothers of the family, who on pre-
yjous occasions have tried To rid the
house of him, but his love Tor 'he
daughter was greater.
Several times past members OF the
family have assaulted Christy ON the
street, and it was but short time ago
when Joe Butler, a brother of the glrl
assaulted him near the Bay view note'
and was fined in the municipal court
Threats We're often made against him
1t seems that the trouble broke out
anew Monday, when Christy. it is al
legged visited the Butler house intoXi-
[eated and was ordered out. He refus-