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Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-20
THIEVES GAIN
ENTRANCE TO
PLUSCH HOME
Bold Attempt to Rob Lewis
Street House Last Night
Is Discovered.
LOOT MAS IN BUNDLES
--FRIGHTENED AWAY

The home OF Herman A. Plusch,
at 40 Lewis street, was mysterious
ly entered last night between S and
Z o'clock by burglars who ransacked
the premises after having gained en-
trance by forcing rear door. Con-
siderable exciteemnt ensued in the
neighborhood upon the discovery OF
the robbery and police headquarters
was notified.
Mr.. and Mrs. Plusch were out of
town at the time of the burglary
and are not expected home before
this afternoon. Several brothers,
sons Of MI. and Mrs. James s..
Wight, had consented to stay at the
house last night in the family's abb
sence. The brothers on arriving at
the house found the place ransack-
ed In general. Drawers were open
and articles were scattered about as
though the intruders had been COM
PEELED to leave in haste. Some sill
verware was found wrapped up in a
bundle A revolver was missing. A
silk dress formed another bundle.
Near this bundle was lady's hat.
The Wight youths investigated
and found that the rear door and a
window had been forced as though
with chisel. On the case being re-
ported to the police, Sergeant Nc
Dermott detailed Patrolman Martin
to the scene. The officer discovered
no clues. Detective Sergeants Huff
and Long are working on the case
today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-20
MAKAS DIES
AT HOSPITAL
succumbs to Injuries Re-
ceived at Coal Docks.

Joseph Makas, of 419 Mechanic
street, who as told in Fridays NEWS
fell distance Of twenty-five feet into
an empty coal bin at the Lehigh Valley
stock yards, died in the city hospital
at clock this morning from injuries
received in the fall
After the accident Makas was remov-
ed to his home, where he was attended
by Dir. ) T.. Lund and Dr.. f. G. Henry.
The accident hAppensd Tuesday while
Makas, who is employed 81 Z rarpcn-
ter on the Lehigh Valley stock yards,
was carrying a heavy plank to do some
repair work on the bin. His foot
caught on an obstruction and he fell
backward into the empty bin. He was
picked up in an unconscious condition
and taken to his home where the ply
sician said he was suffering from IN
5uries to his spine and paralysis of
the legs.
Makas was removed to the hospital
on Friday. He was ffty-fve years old
and besides his widow is survived by
a son. The body has been removed to
his ~home from where the funeral
will take place. Arrangements are now
being made.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-20
HOSPITAL HAS
AN INSPECTION
BY COMMITTEE
Managing Board Find In
stitution In Good shaps--
Needs Minor Repairs.
TOUR MADE YESTERDAY
Mr.. JONES ABSENT

An investigation of conditions at
the city hospital was made yesterday
morning by the managing committee
of the institution. 1t was found in
good shape and 1t was decided to
make but few minor repairs, such
as carpentry work on floors and
painting. The committee will recon-
mend to the Board of Governors at
its next meeting that repairs be
made to floors in the kitchen and
dining room OF the hospital building
and that the exterior woodwork be
painted.
The members of the board who
made the inspection trip were
George j. Haney, William D. Voor-
hees, Edwin G.. Fraser and g. G.
Baldwin. They visited the various
departments of the hospital and ex-
amined the conditions minutely.
Observations were likewise made
about the exterior of the structure
and about the grounds. Conditions
met with favor of the committee, SO
that it found little room for needed
improvement.
Henry w. Jones, member of the
committee, was unable to be present
owing to business responsibilities.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-20

A few minutes later the reporter
came out of the cigar store and start
ed up High street towards the city
hail. McArdle joined him before he
had gone many feet and said, 81
suppose you've got your gun and are
all ready for me now. He then
slapped the scribe's pockets and on
finding that he was not armed.
squared off In front of him, stopping
his further progress In the middle
of the block, which was in darkness
owing to the overhanging trees. Nc
Ardle then told the news gatherer
that he was going to "knock his head
him Into q jelly and that several
other things were about to ensue.
These tales of what were going to
happen continued for q minute or SO
when number of people, who had
evidently been watching the occur
renee from distance, came running
up and stopped further attempt at
hostilities.
Not The First Time.
Several nights before McArdle
stopped the EVENING NEWS man in
Smith street just west of State street
and hauled off as though to strike
him, but somehow refrained from
putting the blow home. The scribe
subsequently approached Chief of
Police Patrick j.. Burke and asked
permission to carry revolver. This
was refused, the reporter being ad-
vised to have the man in question
arrested.
Following the unprovoked attack
upon the NEWS man In the may
or's office Saturday night, orders
have since been issued to keep the
reporter out Of the back room of
the mayors store. The place has
been open to the general public for
a long time.
Seen In Cigar Store Again.
When seen in the mayors store
this morning by the NEWS reporter.
McArdle had sudden business across
the street in Jacks cafe. Tell him
thatsI will see him later" were Nc
Ardle's parting words to the may
or's clerk.
Warrant Sworn Out.
WarraHt WAS sworn out this morn
Ing for McArdle's arrest on charges
of using abusive language, making
threats OF personal injury, the lay
ing of molesting hands upon the re-
porter's person, etc. Hearing In the
case was set for tomorrow night by
Recorder Kehoe this morning
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-20
SHOE MAN IN
NEED OF REST
Jacob Slobodien May Circuit
Globe in Travels.

Feeling the need Of rest and
recreation after twenty years close
application to business, Jacob Slobo-
diem, of the shoe firm of ]. Slobodien
& Bro, of 143 Smith street, is no
longer actively connected with the
business of the firm, having gone on
long trip which may possibly take
him around the world. Mr.. Slobo-
diem left about week ago. Such
were the statements made at the
store today In answer to inquiries.
f The business is now being conduct
ed under the able direction OF JOS
eph slobodien. who was associated
with his brother In the business for
many years. 1t is understood that
Jacob slobodien made an offer to
sell out his interest to his brother
before leaving, but this could not be
confirmed at the store this afternoon
in the momentary absence of Joseph
Slobodien.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-20
MAY MOVE TO
SOUTH AMB0Y
Report About Plant of N, ].
Briqustting Company.

The New Jersey Briquetting Com
pany will soon remove Its factory
from the property at the northeast
corner of Rector and Fayette streets
to make room for improvements to
be added to Roessler & Hasslacher
Chemical Company interests in this
city 1t is understood the briquetting
works will be removed to South AM
boy and the General Bakelite Com
pany, branch concern OF the Roes-
sler G Hasslacher interests, will oc-
cupy a portion of the property.
1t was stated by an official of the
Roessler & Hasslacher firm this
morning that the New Jersey Bri-
quoting Company has. a contract to
remain in its present location until
July 1. 1t is reported, however,
that an effort Is being made to have
them remove within the next three
weeks. The company, 1t is believed,
will remove to South Amboy, where
a big general plant will be erected.
Plants In other cities will be branch
ss of this one.
The General Bakelite Company is
new concern formed for the pur-
pose of manufacturing a new plastic
that can be used in many ways. It
began operations in an old machine
shop of the Ramsay shipyard on the
former wet dock property and has
since the opening grown to q large
extent.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-20
COOPERATION
NOW LIKELY
|. v. R. r. May Help for Con-
very Place Bridge.

City Attorney G. G. Hommann and
City Engineer Samuel J Mason, with
a member of the Board of Aldermen,
will hold conference In the near
future with Vice President Middle
ton, of the Lehigh Valley railroad,
regarding the erection of bridge
acress Convery place This matter
has been pending for some time and
1t is understood that the railroad is
willing to cooperate with the city in
the erection of the bridge.
The conference will be for the
purpose OF making some mutual
agreement for the erection of the
bridge, which will open wide terri
tory to communication between
Smith street and New Brunswick
avenue which is now cut off by the
railroad at the point in question
1t was suggested several weeks
ago that the matter be taken up with
the Public Utilities Commission, but
In view of the fact that the matter
can perhaps be adjusted directly
with the railroad itself, the question
of taking it to the state body will be
laid aside for the time being.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-20
WILL VOTE ON
GERAN BILL
IN ASSEMBLY
Most Critical Meeting Of the
Legislative Session to bs
Held Tonight.
MACHINE MEN FIGHT
IN OPPOSITION
Especial Correspondence. J


Trenton. March 20:-It is expect
ed that the Geran bill will be the
cause of the .'big noise in the
assembly at the meeting this even
ing. That there will be clash be-
tween the forces for and against the
bill is the opinion of many. 1t is
well known that Governor Wilson Is
anxious to have this bill become a
law. 1t is likewise well ,wnown that
some of the democratic machine
men, are opposed to 1t.
The bill in the amended form,
known now as the committee SUBJ
stftute," will be considered this
evening, In all probability. The
friends OF Governor Wilson are con-
fident that sufficient votes will be
mustered to insure !ts passage, while
some of the opponents of the meas
ure are counting noses with a
view of insuring It's defeat. Natural
ly, much will hinge on the attitude
of Assemblyman Matthews, the ma
jority leader, and there seems to be
some doubt as to exactly where he
can be expected to stand Friends of
the bill say without hesitation that
Mr.. Matthews will find 1t to his ad-
vantage to be numbered among the
supporters of the bill, and any other
course will be political suicide for
him.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-20
BEAT BOOKER
WASHINGT0N;,
is UNDER BAIL
Albert UIrich Said He Was
Pseping in KeyhoIe
al Hotel.
TO HAVE EXAMINATION
TOMORROW
Special bu United Press Wire.

Special By United Press Wire.
New York, March 20:-On a
charge of felonious assault on Pook-
er T. Washington, the negro educa-
tor, Albert Ulrich was held by Magis-
trate Cornell In $1,000 bail today for
examination tomorrow. Owing to
the extent of his injuries Washing
ton was unable to appear in court.
L |, ich insisted be did not know who
Washington was and that the educa-
tor spoke to his wife as she passed
through the hallway of their home.
His wife and daughter will be wit
nesses for him. Friends of Wash
ington say there is no question that
the educator was looking for d. c..
Smith, auditor of the Tuskogee Insti-
tute, when the assault was commit
ted.
Ulrich said that his wife had left her
room to give one of her dogs an airing.
She found In the hallway a negro who
smiled at her as she passed out. He
was well dressed and bowed as she
passed. He was still there when she
came back and again bowed, she said.
Mrs Ulrich presently went out again
with another dog and as she passed
the negro again smiled, she declares,
and when she came back he addressed
her In familiar manner. She told
her husband what she had seen
what are you doing here?" Ulrich
says he asked him.
The negro made no reply, but struck
out, barely missing Ulrich. Then he
ran past him out into West Sixty third
street
Booker t. Washington is staying at
the Manhattan hotel Uirich was held
on a charge of assault.
At the police station Washington
told Lieutenant Quinn that he had
been in town since Saturday. He
said that he received telegram from
the auditor of the Tuskegee institute
D. e. Smith, asking him to go to the
home of Smiths cousin, also named
Smith, 111a West Sixty third street.
He said that he read the names on
the bell in the vestibule, but was un-
able to find any one named Smith. He
said that he may have stayed in front
Of the apartment for a few moments
and that be went back several times
TO look for Smith. Then he said Ulrich
ran out of the house yestibule and
came at him with club. Washington
said he ran east to Central Park West,
and then ran north block on the park
side Of the street, with Ulrich close
behind beating him. He positively
identified Ulrich as the man who as
saulted him.
Before Washington was taken to the
hospital Mrs. Lola Ulrich appeared In
the station and said that Washington
was the man who had spoken to her
In the hallway Of the apartment.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-20
.REPORT TER Is ABUSED
IN STORE OF MAYOR
Unprovoked Attack by Tex Near
die Causes Comment Town buIIV'
Attempts to Assault News Man.
WARRANT ISSUED FOR ARREST

Not satisfied with his local police
court record, Hugh McArdle, better
known as Tex, is creating trouble
again with apparent headquarters at
the cigar store of Mayor Albert
Bollschweiler, at High and Smith
streets. Just what McArdle's par
ticular connection with the mayor's 8
office is at this time Is more or less
of q mystery. With the reputation
of being would be- prize fighter
and bully his relations with "His
Honor" and the cigar selling bust
ness are hard to understand.
Not only was McArdle prominent
at the mayors place Saturday night,
but he was again seen In that estab-
lishment this morning. On the for
mer occasion he took trouble to be
particularly offensive to G. F. Sooy,
an EVENING NEWS reporter, even
going SO far as to threaten him with
personal injury, Possibly to avoid
being witness, City Marshal Will
lam Walters, one OF the few present
In the cigar store at the time, got up
and left when McArdle started his
hostilities.
McArdle opened up his remarks to
the NEWS reporter with q state
ment to the effect that the scribe
had cast iron nerve" to come In
to town a stranger and write people
up. This was coupled with remarks
of what McArdle would do il he ever
was written up. He then changed
his tune to gross abuse and upon be-
ing asked how much he was receiv-
ing for this unprovoked attack upon
q NEWS representative, he tried to
act the part of becoming highly in
dignant' and invited the reporter
outside.
Tried To Drag Reporter.
Upon gaining the pavement Me-
Ardle continued his demands to
know what the reporter had meant
by inquiring as to his reasons and
his employer in the line of attack he
had chosen. He was about to per-
sonally assault the news gatherer
when Ernest BollschweiIer came out
Of the cigar store and asked Me-
Ardle not to start anything In front
uf the mayors place. McArdle then
seized the reporter BY the coat
sleeve and sought to drag him down
the street. He refused to go with
MeArdle and entered the cigar store
again In the meantime "a small
crowd had gathered and to the spec
tators Tex did some "boasting."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-20
TO
MURDER OF
HIS PARENTS
Special bg United Press wire.

Special by United Press Wire.
Ansonia. Conn, March 20-"With
an axe 1 killed my mother, then I
crushed my fathers skull" Thomas
Fitzgibbons, Jr., twenty-eight years
old, and many times a patient at in
sane asylum, in these words today
confessed the murder of his parents
in their home yesterday. The con
fession was made at the coroner's in
quest and was confined by the police.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-20
PLEASED AT SUCCESS
OF CLEVELAND FUND
special @ be EVENING NRWs.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
Trenton, March 20.--Friends of the
late President Cleveland In this city are
extremely gratifed at the announce
ment of John F. Dryden, of Newark,
president Of the Cleveland Memorial
Fund. that the required 100000 was
raised on Saturday, the seventy-fourth
anniversary Of the birth of the former
President.
1t is expected that the proposed me-
mortal will take the form Of tower to
be erected in connection with the pro-
posed graduate college of Princeton
University. The remains of the late
president rest in the cemetery at
Princeton, and it is deemed fitting that
this memorial should be ercted at the
same place.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-20

ON RECALL
OF JUDGES

Special by United Press Wire.
Phoenix, Ariz., March 2o:-After
his return from Mesa, Ariz., where
he spent yesterday at the private
school where his son Archie Is,
Colonel Roosevelt discussed the new
Arizona constitution. especially. the
clauses providing for the initiative
referendum and recall A large
crowd heard him.
IL his speech Colonel Roosevelt
bittery assaiIed the clause In the new
Arizona constitution providing for
the recall Of judges.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-20
ACCIDENT is AvERTED
BY PATR0LMAN CALVIN

Patrolman Calvin was instrument
tai Saturday night In averting bad
accident when he discovered large
hole In the sidewalk in front of ex-
cavations at lat New Brunswick
avenue. A trench had been dug be-
meath the sidewalk for sewer. The
sidewalk had caved In, leaving bad
hole. In the darkness probably the
first person along would have had q
bad fall. The officer covered the
opening up with pianks.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-20
LAND is SOLD
TO P0LKOWITz I

The Raritan Realty Corporation
today transferred to Joseph Polko-
WITT the property at the northeast
corner of Park avenue and Barracks
street. The property includes two
brick dwelling houses and is valued
at $500. The sale was effected
through the agency OF S. Brody.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-20
STRIKE SITUATION is
MUCH BETTER TODAY.
special bu Unlted press Wire.

Special By United Press Wire.
New York, March 20:-The sit
uation in the teamsters' strike was
much improved today. The Wells
Fargo and the Adams Express Com
panies were operating their wagons
with strike breakers. The men of
the other companies have refused to
go out on strike. Police are riding
as guards with the strike breakers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-20
SUpT. SKULL TO Be
SPEAKER AT SESSION

Superintendent of Schools s. E..
Shuil, Of Kearny avenue, will be one
of the principal speakers at the ses-
sion OF the County Supervising Prin-
cipals' Association, which will be
held at Highland Park, Saturday
Mr.. Shull will take as his theme "Ob-
servations at Mobile Superinten-
dent Eckles, of New Brunswick, will
also make an address on "The
Child's Welfare Exhibit
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-20
PROPERTY PURCHASED
BY F. KlLLEkBERGER

The southwest corner of Smith and
State streets, so by 100 feet, has been
sold to T. Killenberger, proprietor of
the West End Pharmacy, at 297 Smith
street, through Boynton Brothers g
Company. II is the intention Of the
purchaser to erect a fine mercantile
building on the property.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-20
MARITIME MAY
NOT ATTEND
THE SESSION
Special By Quilted Press Wire.

Plainfield, N, aJ., March 20:-
United States Senator-elect James e..
MARITIME may not be able to attend
the extra session of congress. This
was the statement made by his
brother, E. w. MARITIME, today, when
asked the condition of the senator's
health. MARITIME added that the SEN
ator is sound physically. but that the
relapse suffered while being treated
for the trouble In his right ear has
been unexpectedly severe and that
his physician is hsistent that he
give up any idea of going to Wash
ington to the special session.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-20
SAYS SON RAN AWAY
WITH ANOTHER BOY

Peter Larsen, Of 153 South Second
street, reports to the police that his
son Chris has run away with another
lad by the name of Schultz, of Watson
avenue. He Is Of the impression that
they have gone to South Amboy. The
Schultz boy wore brown suit and the
Larsen boy dark suit and winter
cap.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-20
METUCHEN is
EXCITED OVER
The ELECTION
Nay bs Some Opposition ID
the Present School Board
Tomorrow.
BOROUGH is AROUSED BY
AN OPEN LETTER
scioI 10 me EvENJNp wEWs.


special 70 me - ENiHa NE ~.
Metuchen, Mareh ao;--iae etnchah iol4
thought ~ rather strange inat . schooi8
eiectioh was 10 pe rua OH %ilhous
hlteh and up TO noon saturday every-
thlng seemed TO intricate PING Tea
sort or an affair. but ehe feguiaF
weekly issue OF the meyhcheh necofds!
appeared at mgh noon SATURDAY ana
tnere mas peeh mach ado aeege SONS
thlnR ever SINCE Leslie ~ Mefinen1;
weu known Tor ms hghting ahaiines,
came ont IN the heeorder WIN sigh-
ed statement. Mr. Mohneux sald "A
part; nave oeen reeens'y iooklng
over some OF the sehooi expendlturss
ana although receiVe as much pens
MT as anyone IN Metuehen, having nvs
chiidfen at the sehooi, ! i,itye reacnsa
the conclusion that the schpot dastr,cs
IS not getting the pest possible Fesutts
for the money expended. TWO examples
VIII make tins clear.
Medical inspection.
Medical inspection, II casefuily COZ
quoted, IS proper opJeet ies the "a.
Penaiture of schooi FUNDS. pat Y must
be OF the best FOR Y reiieYss the pa
rents OF a certain amount of responfi-
olnsy over tne eh,id aaa sif eare'essly
eonuuceea tho ahiiu WIZ ieesise lss1
attention. IMAM II there was 90 1nspee-
ton The present inspector when prac-
ticing IN Metuchen was my famliy pny-3
slcian and when fnterestea IN case
especially that OF chnd, was moss
competent. AT present ne does not re
SIDE In the borough, appears TO nave
lost interest IN his tnspectorship anc
his work IN my estimation - not worth
salary OF $500, plus hftg cents for
each pupil. This part OF Mr. Molt-.
enauxss statement refera TO Dr. 4. II
Ellis, ex-mayor OF the borough.
Continuing, Mr Moiineaax saidi
Ihe carpenters Dlli Tor repairing the
basement room last ran was Hfso-ror-
ty-slX ana one-haiI DAYS az S4,oH pes
day. it was drawn ia FAVOR Of a,
Soper MI dreenWaid, member q
the board, directed the work, eeftlhed
the blil as being correct Ann drew ths
money IN cash from the bank as shown
by the cheek issued ~ the custodian at
school funds Fhs law and custom has
provided certain safeguards for tHe ex-
penastnre of public meney zss-
memo tnat the Pr Y. .ss&ar Nssss sss1
properly ioiioWahG q aQqAl aQqA1lo ,llll4
sehoaa alsLrlel%~s %~s not getting tiss Ussl
p9ss5bia results from tAa enoaay ex
pended ss
Inc a: soper referred 70 by MIR Mol
lneaux Is brother-intaw Of School
commissioner oreenwalH
bofough aroused
me statements have aroused the
DTalhy borough from one END to tho
other ana Things are going 20 pc Hve-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-20
Assarlt and Battery Charee.

Hearing VIII be held tonight be-
fore Recorder Kehoe In the case of
George Plaorski. of 6T1 State street.
against Adam Setback, saIoonkeep-
Ell. of Charles and Easton streets.
setback ia charged with assault and
battery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-20
METHODISTS
WIRE WILSON
ON JUDGESHIp


Ocean City. March 20:-Pending
county law, Judge and prosecutor
ship appointments in Essex and Mid
dlesex counties led the New Jersey
Methodist Episcopal Conference, in
session here today, to wire Govern
or Wilson urging him to name men
who will strictly enforce the laws af-
fecting the morals Of the community
or else keep In office the present in
eumbents.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-20
DENY THAT D1Az
WILL ABDICATE

Special By United Press Wire.
Washington, March 20:-Mexican
Ambassador de La Barra today de-
MED the report that President Diaz
would abdicate In favor of Mexican
Minister Of Finance Limantour.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-20
Buys Horses bx aaraoatls.

Henry Polkowitz, Of She Perth
Amboy Sales and EsScaange Stables
In New Brunswick avenue. viii leave
for Buffalo, Wednesday,. where lle
will purchase two carloads or h0rses.
One car viii contain horses of d
speedy nature, while the esEsr car
will contain work horses. The reg
ular spring opening of bife stables
viii be held the latter part OF this
week.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-20
PAINTERS IN PITTsBURc
WANT HIGHER WAGES

Special BY Unsted Press wire.
Pittshrrg, Pa, March s9.-One
thousand five hundred painters and
decorators went on strike today.
They demand an increase OF eighty
cents per day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-03-20
Married by Recorder.

Recorder 81. W. Kehoe, performed
his third wedding ceremony on satur-
day evening at his law Offices in State
street whom he tied the knot between
IAninez Kalyai, Of e0A Cortlandt street
and Miss lola Lang, Of 314 Goodwin
street.