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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-10-05
2 STABBED IN
MIDNIGHT ROW
Three AssaiIants and One
Witness Captured by Police
After the Fight.
USE KNIVES AND FISTS
Recorder Imposes $50 Fines
Injured Men Will Recover
--Had Been Drinking.

Two men were stabbed and four
others arrested shortly after mid
night this morning as the result
OF drunken brawl at Elizabeth and
Huntington stceets. John Boyon,
OF 667 Elizabeth street, the most Sc
riously wounded OF the two victims,
has long deep cut on the right
shoulder blade and small stab
wound on the shoulder. William
Scrover, of 667 Elizabth street, sus-
tained slight wound on the right
side OF his chest. Steve Kalako,
twenty-one years old, of 662 Cort-
landt street and Urr Billey, twenty
one years old, the same address,
were arrested on a charge of afro
cious assault and given the alterna-
tive of paying a fine of SIS or serv-
Ing ninety days in jail for stabbing
Boyon. Steve Kalako, twenty-eight
years old, of lao East 30th street,
New York city. photographer, was
held on similar charge and given
the alternative of paying a fine OF
$50 or serving ninety days In Jail
for the alleged stabbing of Scrover.
He pleaded not guilty. 1t is likely
he will be given another hearing.
f1eht at Midnight
The fight started about midnight
as the men were drinking. An argu-
ment brought on by the action OF
liquor developed into fierce knife
and fist fight. 1t is declared Kalako
and Billey attacked Boyon at one
time, one stabbing him from In
front and the other from In back.
It appears that Scrover and Alicko
attempted to act as peacemakers.
Scroyer received cut on the chest
in the melee that ensued and this
morning In court he identified
Alicko as the man who attacked him.
Altcko was unable to speak Euglish,
but plainly showed that he claimed
to be innocent OF the crime. He
pleaded with the officials when ush-
cred back to cell. New evidence
will be introduced and an interpre-
ter will be secured so that Alicko
may have new hearing.
Patrol Wagon Called.
Roundsman Morris dispersed the
fighters, but was unable to catch
them all. He secured the patrol
wagon and took Hoyon to DR.. M. 8.
Meinzer's Office for treatment. -Four
ptsSN4t SS " "a o tShAC 4l QlC WOaAQ HuU
one stitch In the other. In the
meanwhile Patrolman Gutowskt and
Hardtng. nSsistad LATER by Morris.
rounded up the alleged stabbers and
Peter Meszaros, twenty-five years
old, OF 661 Elizabeth street, ma
terial witness. He WAS locked up
with the three accused men and was
discharged after the hearing before
Recorder H. w. Kehoe this morning.
The accused men were locked up
in default OF payment of the fines af-
ter the hearing. The arrests were
made from the tie of the fight up
made rom the time of THE fight up
until 4.55 o'clock this morning. The
police were compelled to do some
clever detective work to learn the
identity and whereabouts of the al
legged stabbers, as after the fight
they fed.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-10-05
WILL LOAN TO
N. Y. MUSEUM
ST. Peters yestry Consents
--0ld Silver Plate.

Yielding to urgent and persistent
solicitation on the part of certain
active members Of the Society OF
Colonial Danes. the vestry of St
Peters church In this city has con-
sented to loan to the Metropolitan
Museum of Art, New York city, the
silver chaltce and paten made A. ID,
1912, which, in addition to the
Queen Anne set" have been used
for many years In the administration
of the Holy Communion In this par
ish.
This interesting and valuable sci
OF plate, together with smaller SET
known as the Sick Set and de-
signed for private use, (as already
told to the readers of the EVENING
NEWS), Will appear In a loan coilec-
ton OF ancient ecclesiastical silver,
Of either English or American make
prior to the year 1895, at the Metro
poIitan Museum of Art.
An Important and comprehensive
catalogue of all the ecclesiastical sill
yer made In America In colonial
times or brought from England and
Holland by the early settlers, ia now
In process of making. This cata-
logue, which will cost $35 per copy,
viii contain photographs, measure
ments and descriptions of the pieces
shown, their history and the names
OF their makers. II possible the ex-
hibition will be opened In November,
and is likely to last for several
months
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-10-05
DOG INFECTED
WITH RABIES
Boy Bitten Will Go to
Pasteur Institute.

Word was received today from
the state laboratories at Trenton by
the Board of Health that the dog
which ran amuck on Lewis street,
Madison avenue and Smith street, on
Sunday morning, was infected with
rabies. As a result James Murray,
Iof 6e4 Elizabeth street, the boy Bit
ten, Will be subjected to the pas
|teur treatment In an effort to save
asiss ife mnd all dogs btt3@n hy tins
rabfd canine will be shot.
The Board of Health knows of
three dogs that were bitten which
will be shot this afternoon. Owners
of others, believed to have been bit
ten should take due precaution and
either Kill them or keep them tied
up In place where they can reach
no one, Health Officer j. L. Lund
advises.
Young Murray has been undergo
ing treatment from DR.. M. S. Mein-
zers who will now administer the
pasteur treatment at the expense of
the Board of Health. Lester
Brown, of Tottenville, whose trous-
er leg was torn by the dog, was not
injured to an extent that would
necessitate treatment.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-10-05
PRESIDENT AT
SALT LAKE CITY
Receives a Hearty Welcome
Among the Mormons.
Special bp United Press wire.


Salt Lake City. Utah, Oct. Sin
the center of the great Mormon COM
munlty, the President spent busy
day today. United States Senator
Smoot, TIE Mormon leader, was in
charge of the arrangements and the
Mormon element of the state was
we'll represented.
After a breakfast at the New Utah
Hotel, the President received the old
folks of the state. He was made the
central figure of "Old Folks Week. -
one of Utah's most picturesque insti-
tutfons. A musical programsby the
Mormon Tabernacle choir, an auto
mobile ride to Fort Douglas, through
lines of cheering school children, an
address at the state fair and dinner
at the Commercial Club, filled out
the days program.
The rumor current in Denver dur
Ing the Presidents stay that a plot
was on hand to do him harm had its
effect on the secret service men who
had telegraphed the President urg-
ing that all possible precautions be
taken for hds safety They believe
there will be no real need of extra
cars, but they do not propose to take
any chances. Secret service men all
along the line have been aroused
and the most elaborate precautions
are being taken.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-10-05
SENTENCED FOR
HIT ING WOMAN
John Cosana to Pay S25 or
Serve go Days.

For causing a disturbance In a
saloon and hitting a woman, John
Cosana, twenty-five years old, of 33s
Fayette street, was sentenced to
ninety days in jail or pay fine of
$25 by Recorder Henry w. Kehoe
this morning. He was arrested at
3:05 o'clock yesterday afternoon by
Patrolman Chris Hansen after It was
declared he struck Mrs. Samuel
Jegier, of 343 Fayette street.
Her husband appeared as COM
plainant against Cosana. He testi-
fed that Cosana entered his place
yesterday and complained about be-
ing i'll. He gave him two drinks of
whiskey and a glass Of beer, where
upon, he states, Cosana. grew ugly
and pounded his fist on the bar.
Cosana was told to get out and as
Mrs. Jegier was pushing him away
from the door, 1t is alleged, he struck
her on the head with his fist.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-10-05
WILL REPLANk
COUNTY BRIDGE
Freeholders Also Act on
Woodbridge Creek Bridge.

New Brunswick, Oct. 5:-The
Board of Freeholders at its-regular
meeting here this morning took up
subjects of repairing the Wood
bridge creek bridge and replanking
a portion of the Raritan river bridge
between Perth Amboy and South
Amboy, besides number of other
matters. Freeholder- Gebhardt re-
ported that new abutments were
needed at the Woodbridge creek
structure and the county engineer
was instructed to inspect 1t and de-
termine the extent of needed repairs.
Resolutions were passed to replank
the Raritan river structure from the
Perth Amboy side to the draw.
A petition was received from
property owners along the Old
Bridge and Matawan road asking
for repairs. 1t was claimed that
four miles of the thoroughfare was
In bad condition.
Henry L. Erwin, of Englishtown,
who had a claim before the board
for $165 for damage to a rig sus-
tanned on the Old Bridge road, was
allowed $50.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-10-05
TO REVISE THE
ELECTION LAWS
Governor to Name Commits
sion to Simplify System.
(Fqron. the NRws Correspondent.l j


Trenton, Oct 5-Acting under
authority of the last Legislature
Governor Wilson will soon announce
the appointment of commission to
prepare a draft of an act to revise
and systematize the election laws
of the state. 1t is generally believed
that the governor will name former
Assemblyman John J. Treacy. of
Jersey City, who spent great deal
of time last winter in aiding in the
preparation of the bill that was
subsequently passed and became
known as the Geran law
The place of commissioner will
carry such compensation, not ex-
ceeding $500 for the work, as the
governor may fix. The commission
er Is also authorized to incur ex-
penses for stenographers, typewrit-
ing and printing, subject to the ap-
proyal of the governor
That statute provides that the
governor shall appoint "a COUNSEL
or-at-law of this state, to revise,
simplify, arrange and consolidate all
the public acts of the legislature of
this state in relation to primaries
and elections, which are in force at
the time such commissioner shall
make his report"
The act further provides that the
commissioner shall collect and re-
duce into one all the election laws
on the books and arrange them un-
der appropriate titles, sections or
subdivisions, together with head
and side notes on the subjects in
the various sections of the text
1t is also directed that the COM
missioner shall submit his report to
the next legislature 1t Is to include
a draft of the proposed revision as
formulated together with an ex-
PLANTATION of the contradictions
omissions and imperfections he may
discover.
In addition he will have to ex-
plain the method he has adopted in
|reconciling the contradictions, sup
plying the omissions and correcting
Ethe imperfections. He is authorized
also to make such recommendations
as he may deem wise.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-10-05
LAST HONORS
PAID SCHLEY
Big Processionin Washington
When Body Is Buried.
Special by United Press Wire.

Washington, Oct. 5.-The United
States Navy Department which for
years withheld It's approval of his
conduct at Santiago, outdid
itself today In an effort to pay
to the dead body of Real Admiral
Winfield Scott Schley the hC.nr and
tribute which 1t refused to the Iiv-
Ing hero. The monstrous funeral
procession today with all the mill
tary and naval display that the gov
ernment could offer, was a some
what belated honor to Schley, but
it was complete and In some re-
speets the most remarkable funeral
Washington ever saw.
The procession was In charge of
Real Admiral Badger. In the line
were big naval band from Annap-
oils, several hundred midshipment,
500 marines, 400 sailors and bat
terry of field artillery Besides the
scores of carriages carrying digna-
taries and friends.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-10-05
REPUBLICANS
GET QUARTERS
Wilder Building Will be City
| Campaign Center.

Hereafter the Young Mems Re-
publican Club will hold It's regular
weekly meetings on the first floor
Iof the Wilder building, In Smith
street, which after election will be
|remodelled into theater The Re-
|publicans win keep sopen house at
the hall for the remainder OF the
campaign and 1t Will be at these
headquarters where official returns
will be received on the night of Mo-
Ivember r.
. The club met last night In Odd
Fellows hall, where 1t first saw the
light tot day, and heard report
from the rooms committee on 9
change of headquarters. The COM
mittee which completed arrange
ments was composed Of Fred BRIGGS,
Thomas Hanson, and County Chair
man John Pfeiffer. Several speak
ers were heard last night, Including
John Hanson, candidate for sheriff.
the race for cornorshtp. The club
takes possession of Its new quarters
next Wednesday night.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-10-05
MUCH BLOOD IS
IN STRIKE
Six Killed and Many Wound
ed in Railroad Struggle.
special BY United Prse= wsrs.

New Orleans, La, Oct 5:-That
six men have been killed and more
than hundred wounded in the pres
ent clash between the Hartman lines
and its employees, Is the assertion Of
the Southern Exchange Peace Com
mittee la its &endsr of services In an
effort at arbitration made to the rail-
roads and strikers today. The con-
f1ict is characterized as one of the
bloodiest on record In this section.
1t is also shown that the loss of
money to all interests Is q million
dollars a day. which amount will
increase as the period of the strike
lengthens. The exact text of the
communication has not been given
afff
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-10-05
AIM OF TURKS BAD.

Shells Fired at Italian Warships 6e-
fore Tripcii Miss Mark.
Rome, Oct. 5-AnotheF account Of
the bombardment OF TfipoIi says that
Vice Adinisai FarayeIIa signaIed 81
the cruisers vareze. Giuseppe 6arls
baldi and francesca Ferrueto that tha
bomba4yiment was about to begin,
These. with the battIeship Bepedetgo
Brim, the flagship. steamed wiEhlAs
two kilometers OF the town Tbs
Garibaldi tiFed drst and SIX welE pEae-
ed shells struck the governors sasasess.
Immediately the palace and fh4 AfGaeAss
and Suitau'a goFEs replsed With afEsezs
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-10-05
BLAME IT ON
FOUNDATION
Engineer Says Austin Dam
Insecurely Placed.
Special by Unitei Press TYfrs.

Esat.ng Summit, ra., oct. 5:-A
poor foundation insecursIy placed on
q clay base was responsible for the
collapse of the Bayless dam at Aus
tin, Pa, according to Edward Wey-
man. designer OF the Croton dam,
who came here today, following an
inspection Of the ruins above Austin.
He asserted that the straight inside
front OF the dam was proper. but de-
clared that greater care should have
been exercised by the builders OF the
dam to make sure that the founda-
ton would not shift. Weyman said
last winter he was consulted by an
official of the company, who told him
the BayIesg dam had gons forward
more ct the top than at the bottom.
Automobile tor hire day or night
Phone 1Sd or see G. A. Sexton. no
Sfnzth sfrsa4. 6TT~8~a 9~e1
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-10-05
MOTHER OF SEN. SILzER
DIED IN NEW BRUNSWICK

New Brunswick, Oct. 5:-Mrs.
Christine Silzer, mother OF State
Senator George S. Silzer, of Metu-
chen, died last night at her home In
Schuyler street, this city. after long
illness. She is survived by three
sons: William, John and George.
Funeral arrangements are not com
pleted.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-10-05
State Troops Patrol City.
Nnecfdt by United Press Wsrv.

jackson, Miss, Oct. 81: Eleven
companies of state troops with rifles
loaded and bayonets fixed, are pa
trolling the streets of McComb City
today and six other companies will
be on the way there before night.
Tho commanders have been order
ed to shoot to kill IL there is any
further outbreak In the strike of the
Illinois Central System Federation
at that point. Strike sympathizers
have threatened to blow up the Illi-
nois Central two million dollar
shops there. Fearful that some ir-
responsible person may attempt to
carry out such an attempt, Governor
KpoIl is preparing to fill the town
with state troops.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-10-05
CHILD FELL IN
BOILING WATER

A baby boy whose last name is
Goodwine. residing in Keasbey, is
in a precarious condition as the re-
suit of being scalded this morning.
The child was watching his mother
y asil some clothes and when her
back was turned. he tumbled back
wards into the tub. DR.. NJ. s. Mein-
ger has hopes for his recovery.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-10-05
WILSON VISIT
IN THIS COUNTY
Arrive in New Brunswick and
viii Come to Perth Amhoy
in Auto.
NEXT TUESDAY is DATE
Local Democrats Had Hoped
to Have the Date Changed
to Later Time.
Special to n. EVENING NEWS.

New Brunswick, Oct. 5:-Chair-
man Thomas H. Hagerty, of the
democratic county committee met
Governor Woodrow Wilson at the
Mount Holly fair today and arranged
for the go<ernor's visit to Middlesex
county next Tuesday. The executive
plans to visit New Brunswick first,
arriving there at O'Clock In the
evening. After speaking here he
win go to Perth Amboy In an auto
mobile, arriving there about 8
o'clock.
Had Hoped For Later Date.
Democratic leaders In this city
had planned TO give the governor a
royal reception upon his visit here,
They have been trying to postpone
the affair to a later date so as. to
haIe ample time to make prepara-
tiohs for properly receiving him and
thus far have no definite prepar-
tions, 1t was stated today. The news
which Mr.. Hagerty telephoned from
Mount Holly to New Brunswick to-
day was the first positive word re-
here that the governor was coming
next Tuesday. It Is likely that prep
arations will be started at once te
give Mr.. Wilson big reception. A
street parade, proposed recently
may be carried out and the State
Executive may speak In the Audi
tortum.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-10-05
FIRED FOUR SHOTS AT
AUSTRIAN MINISTERS

Vienna, Oct. 5.-An unknown
man fred four shots this morning
from the gallery of the Rsiclsrath
at the ministerial bshohes an which
were seated the minister's of educa-
ton and Justice. All the shots went
wild. The Reiehsrath was crowded
at the time waiting for ths morning
session to open. The shooting
caused wild panic among the
members, who made frantic efforts
to reach the DOORS The would-be
assassin. was arrested.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-10-05

WIN Exchnnge an automobile for
driving horse and carriage, a two
carat diamond or q motorboat, c. A.
Sexton. 10 Smith street
as4-1o-z-6t@
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-10-05
NOTICE.

To the Woodmen OF the World:
All members OF Raritan Camp,
No. SO, are requested to attend the
regular meeting, October 9Th, 1911.
important
The funeral services of our late
sovereign brother Will be held at
|321 Oak street, Perth Amboy, NJ.
IL, Sunday, October sth, at 2.3O
p. m. 6overeigns OF this and other
local camps are fratsrnaIly request
ed TO attend.
Rarltan Camp, No. so,
w. O. W.
DAVID REID, Clerk.
n d q p i a. ~ - p
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-10-05

Automobiles for rent. See C A.
Sexton. 10 Smith street. or phone
ISL. 677-s-19-ti
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-10-05

East Brunswlck's figures show a
decrease of lie on the hundred
dollars under the rate for 1910. 1t
was one of the biggest decreases in
any OF the districts of the county
this year. Clerk Spencer is now
ready to receive appeals.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-10-05
Italians Suffer Reverses.
@pecfal 5H United Press wfrs.

fF'~~'--' ~ - Sffttes% = cSo y ~ vs.
London, Oct 5.-The Italians
have suffered their first reverse since
the outbreak of the war with Tur-
key, according to a message received
here from Milan this morning
After a bombardment of several
hours the Italians attempted a land
ing early today at Prevesa, but were
repulsed, with a loss OF fifteen men.
Only the most meagre details OF the
affair have reached here, but they
have been sufficient to arouse feel
ing of the most profound uneasiness.
II it Is really the purpose of Italy
to land an expeditionary force in
European Turkey 1t is believed In
official circles that nothing can pre-
vent general outbreak in the Bal~
kans with the possibilities of terrf-
Bile general war throughout Europe.
Unconfirmed reports from Com
stantinople say that the italian
cruiser Cavour ran into mine iii
Tripoli bay and was sunk The
same report states that the Italians
have bombarded and occupied Nifty
lene.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-10-05
TURKS HEAR OF
HEAVY LOSSES
Constantinople Greatly Excit-
ed Over Reports that Are
Being Circulated There.
FLEET BEEN DESTROYED
Report that Heavy Firing
Heard North of DardanelIes
--Italians Seize Island.
FLEET BEEN DESTROYED
Special bg United Press wire.

Specsdf oB United Press Wire.
Constantinople, Oct This city
has been thrown into a tremendous
state of excitement by the report
that the Turkish feet has been de-
stroyed in a great naval engagement
OF Mitylene. After having sunk or
captured the Turkish ships the Ital-
lans are said to have landed and
seized the island.
An even greater sensation was
caused by the report that heavy.
firing had been heard this morning
north of the Dardanelles. The MINI.
lstry remains absolutely silent but
the persistent rumors of Turkish re-
verses are having very bad effect
upon the people. who are becoming
very restless.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-10-05
$I00,OU0 Fire Ashland, Me.
Special bu U7stfcd Press xYfrs.

Ashland. Me-, Oct. 81: One third
OF the business section of Ashland
was destroyed by fire today. The
loss Is said to be estimated at LOO
n AZ