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The Washington times., 1911-05-16
Prominent Men Are to
Speak at Negro Fair

Among the prominent speakers who
are to appear before the colored
people at the fair being held in the
Cosmopolitan Baptist Church are
Judge William H. De Lacy, Booker 7.
Washington. and Rabbi Abram Simon.
Senator Hepburn OF Idaho was the
speaker last evening. He told the
colored people there were too many
of them here, and advised them to
scatter to farms and fields.
The fair. which was opened last night
by the pastor. the Rev. Mr.. Drew, Is
the beginning Of a campaign to raise
5000 on the debt of his church. A
friend has promised to give $500 on
condition that the church raise $1,000
within thirty days. Prominent among
the contributors are Mrs. Crosby s.
Noyes. Mrs. B. H. Warner. Mrs. Cuno
H. Rudolph, Mrs. woodrow Wilson,
Senators W. B. Hepburn and Carroll 8.
Page, Representatives W. B. Mckinley,
W. B. Wilson. and B. H. Warner. The
fair will continue until May 80.
The Washington times., 1911-05-16
MAJESTIc-"A Mountain Wait"

At the Majestic last night the O'Con-
Rowe Stock Company presented "A
Mountain waif'' before an appreciative
audience. The story deals with the
struggles Of a little girl born in a
mountain camp, when her mother dies.
and she is left in charge of a number
of miners.
The waif. as played by Miss Daily. was
very good. Herbert O'Connor, as Hank
Jordan, and Chris Humble, as the hero,
were we'll received. The work of
Charles O'Connor. Hazel Arlington, and
Maria Wilson was also worthy Of
special notice. The stage settings were
very good.
The Washington times., 1911-05-16

ters, and sisters Of those at war
does the haunting dread that he who
went forth manly and vigorous from
peace to war may be expressed home
mass of mangled flesh-does that
dread tend tc strengthen them physi-
cally so that they may be healthy
mothers of strong men?
The men and women, the fathers
and mothers of our day, are beginning
to understand that war does not now
Improve the race, that the days of the
sword are gone and that the days of
the machine gun are numbered.
BROTHERHOOD,
The Washington times., 1911-05-16
BRISTOL PLEASED WITH
WEARY OF LIFE" Editorial

To the Editor Of THE TINES:
The editorial in Saturdays Times re-
plying to the pathetic note of one con-
templating suicide, Is gem. 1t is
one of the most beautiful things of its
kind I have ever had the pleasure of
reading. 1 have submitted 1t to sew
eral and they are all Of the same opii-
ion. Its tender pathos is most charm
ing, and / would greatly appreciate
another copy of the paper containing 1t.
Rrist0l Tenn.
The Washington times., 1911-05-16
CASINO-Vaudeville.

George Thatcher, the old minstrel
king, with a record of fifty years on
the stage, heads the bill at the Casino
this week.
Mr.. Thatcher entertains, of course,
in black face, and appears In a char
acteristic costume. Miss Genivie War
ner sang My Dream Of Love-" ac-
companyiny herself on the harp. Other
acts included the Sombreros, who offered
a little sketch, which allowed them to
Introduce some marvellous juggling with
hats; Coleman and Francis. in a sketch
entitled "OBrien's Christmas Eve"
which was capably and excellently in
terpreted; Cutler and Heagney. who
made a hit singing and playing popular
rag-time selections: Tom Bateman, the
dancing sailor; Sperry and Ross. in a
rural sketch. depicting two young peo-
pie about to leave Lonesomeville for the
city to put on q vaudeville act. The
usual motion picture plays. complete the
bill.
The Washington times., 1911-05-16
RECKLESS AUTO SPEED
MENACE TO PEDESTRIANS
iItor OF THE TIMES:

To the Editor Of THE TIMES:
Seven accidents in one day"-to say
nothing about the narrow escapes! We
become so accustomed to the recurrence
of headlines on the above order. that
they make but little, If any. impression
upon us. 1t was but the past week 1
saw the notice of the accidents of one
day. 1 did not take time to read the
account But a few days later / was
reminded of it by barely becoming a
victim of an automobile which ap-
preached me without warning, and
passed but a step from me. which / was
about to take. 1t shot by, seemingly
grasing my riose-emitting a sound like
d bullet from q gun. ] had made but
The Washington times., 1911-05-16
LYCEUM-Stock Company.

For the last week of the Lyceum
stock company Manager Herman Is
presenting an unusually good bill.
Meta Rand and her company Of
comedians are all given parts adapted
to their abilities. Two bur1ettas and
a well-chosen olio balance the show.
Allen and Allen in singing and dane
ing Ward and Ward in musical num-
bers, Miss Kennedy in impersona-
tions, Sam Michaels in his wellknown
Jewish comedian act, were all re-
ceived well, and as an added attrac-
ton Frieda Reinhardt and her bevy
of Partisan models in a series of liv-
ing pictures proved startling.
The Washington times., 1911-05-16
WEARY OF LIFE" EDITORIAL
BEST SERMON IN YEARS"
To the Editor of THE TIMES:

To the Editor of THE TIMES:
Your editorial of May 18th, entitled
ITO One Grown Weary of Life" was
the very best sermon the writer has
heard for many years. That editorial
Is probably destined to do more good
than the writer ever dreamed of, and
L verify believe was inspired by p
higher power. There is no limit to the
good that may and will be felt by
such grand sentiments as are contain
ed in the article referred to.
l thank you, Mr.. Editor, in the name
OF discouraged humanity for your
words. F. NJ BARNES.
The Washington times., 1911-05-16

infection and gesture that impressed
his words upon every hearer and won
highest commendation from many able
Jurists and orators who were hanging
on his words
The Washington times., 1911-05-16

one step from the curbstone and rails
Ing my foot to make the second step
forward when IL dashed in front of me-
There were no other motors. wagons. or
carriages in the street-no rerson cross
ing besides myself. 1 did not have time
to become frightened. but my indigna-
ton increases as l recall 1t when l see
the speed at which these machines are
driven, needless of the lives Of men.
women. and children. L. c. Y.
The Washington times., 1911-05-16
Iowa Club Women Meet.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa. May 1G-SiouX
City is teeminR with fair visitors from
all over the State, who have gathered
here for the biennial convention OF the
Iowa Federation Of Women's Clubs.
The sessions will continue until Friday
night. Reports on child labor condi-
tions in Iowa will be discussed.
The Washington times., 1911-05-16
GAYETY-aClark Runaway Girls"

The Clark Runaway Girls is the
attraction at the Gayety this week. II
boasts pretty girls, some clever come
dians, with catchy songs and music.
Estelle Rose, character songster and
impersonator, has real talent. and
scored a big hit. Jack Reid as ''Mutto"
and Frank L Wakefield as Jeffo," In
a tYo-act musical comedy, The Avi-
ators," kept the entire audience In an
unroar from the rise ill the drop Of
the curtain.
The Tie That Binds" by Reid,
Wakefield & Co, a spotlight on the
New York hop joints must be seen
to be appreciated.
The play as a whole was decidedly
enjoyable, and the big audience show
ed its appreciation with hearty ap-
plause.
The Washington times., 1911-05-16

Senator Works move toward lessening
the number and limiting the location of
saloons sounds like good legislation for
general welfare
The Washington times., 1911-05-16

At last somebody at the Capitol recog-
nizes the rights of the District of Co.
lumbia and has revived the old-fashion-
ed meetings of the committees.
The Washington times., 1911-05-16

Members of the Chamber of Com
merce and Board of Trade need not be
scared out of the proposed merger by
yesterdays decision of the Supreme
Court.
The Washington times., 1911-05-16

Pauline Wayne is the Presidents spe-
cial ambassador to the agricultural dis
tricts.
The Washington times., 1911-05-16

The net total circulation Of The Washington
Times Sunday during the month OF April
was 2o7.sO6, all copies left over and returned
ny agents being eliminated. This number
when divided by 8, the number of Sundays
during April. shows the net Sunday average
Tor April to have been H,6a.
The Washington times., 1911-05-16

1t is very evident that if the arbitra-
ton treaty between this country and
Great Britain is signed it will have to
be done in face of the absolute protest
of the Central Labor Union.
The Washington times., 1911-05-16

Entered at the Postoffice at Washington,
%. C.. as second class matter.
The Washington times., 1911-05-16

In each issue OF The Times the circulation
hgures for the previous day are plainly
printed at the head Of the first page at the
left OF the late line.
The Washington times., 1911-05-16

The net total circulation Of The Washington
Times daily during the month OF April
was Lie, ,662, all copies left over and re-
turned being eliminated. This number. when
divided by s. the number OF days of publt-
cation, shows the net daily average for April
TO have been E,146
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Total for month. as3,l4t
Sunday average for month.... t6,62s
The Washington times., 1911-05-16
Sunday.

The number OF complete and perfect copies
81 The Washington Times printed Sundays
curing the month Of April was as follows:
The Washington times., 1911-05-16
APRIL CIRCULATION.

The number OF complete and perfect copies
Of The Washington Times printed daily dur
ing the month Of April was a. follows:
The Washington times., 1911-05-16

The proposed new trolley line, which
will open up a large section Of Mont
gomery and Prince George counties has
been eagerly anticipated for a long
time, and 1t is hoped it will be rushed
to a speedy conclusion.
The Washington times., 1911-05-16

Total for month. ss6. Iss
Daily average for month 3d. AS
The Washington times., 1911-05-16

In spite of the court entanglements,
John Hays Hammond left last night for
the coronation. where he will rub elbows
with many of his old comrades who
participated in that celebrated little out
ing known as the Jameston raid. un-
less he comes back Friday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-09
BOOKS
At LIBRARY
Excellent Collection on Shei-
yes for Teachers.

From the first of September the
Public Library is open daily, except
Sundays, from 9 a. m. to 9 p. m.
The library would call special at
tention to the books for teachers, a
collection Of books on psychology,
kindergarten work, storytelling, ma
ture study, and educational method,
kept in the librarians Office. The
teachers are also requested to look
at the picture collection which the
library Is now ready to put at their
disposal The pictures are CLASH
fed under a variety of subjects, for
instance, Animals, Egypt. Famous
Battles, Heroes, Painters and Paint
iugs, etc. They are mounted on gray
paper, and kept IN manila envelopes,
and may be taken out on the teach
ers' cards. Il Is hoped that they may
be useful in connection with Ian
guage work, geography, etc.
Among the new books at the IL
brary are the following: -
Abbott-America in the making.
Arnold-Culture and anarchy.
Brooks-Sermons.
Bryant-Poetfcal works.
Observation-Disclosures and discur-
Lindsay-MOre mother stories.
Lougheed-Vehicles of the air.
Newman-Apologia pro vita sua.
TaylOr-ShOp management.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-09
H.
70 TWT0SSIBk
FOR ROOSEVELT
Former President Cannot
Speak inThis City Sept. 10.

Efforts to have former President
Theodore Roosevelt address a meet
ing in connection with the Y. NJ. q.
A. movement in this city on Sep
tember 10, have been unsuccessful.
Lawyer Peter A. Peterson, in com
pany with Harry Van Doren, a local
merchant, went to New York yester-
day in an effort to fix a date, but
Mr.. Roosevelt replied that 1t would
a physical impossibility" to ap-
peer on the above date or any other
time this year.
The local delegation was well re
ceived at Mr.. Roosevelt's office in
the Charity building at 278 Broad
way at II o'clock and the confer
ence ended at 1905, when the former
President went to dinner. Mr..
Roosevelt said that he loved the
kind of work which the local men
were interested in and declared that
the different industries and railroads
in this city should support the or
gantzation financially.
All corporations should take this
step inasmuch as a Y. NJ. c. A. Is
an incentive for the young man to
lead a more regular life and at the
same time throws him into good com
pany, and keeps him from the street
corner.
When Mr.. Peterson learned that
Mr.. Roosevelt could not appear In
this city this year, he tried to fix
a date early in January. To this
question Mr.. Roosevelt replied;
There is too much time between
now and the proposed date, new
ertheless we will wait and see what
can be done"
After discussing the Y. NJ. c. A,
movement the Colonel referred to
his short stop in this city during
former Mayor Braces administra-
ton. He said that he was cordially
received and hoped at some time he
again might appear in this city and
meet the people to whom he spoke
that visit. Mr.. Roosevelt also
asked many more questions about
the growth Of Perth Amboy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-09
PUBLIC OPINION
EDITOR EVENING NEWS

EDllOR ENE NlNd NE D.
In an issue Of yesterdays Chron-
icle there appears an account of a
meeting of the Hebrew Democratic
Club held in Columbia Hall on the
evening of September 7 at which 1t
stated that Mayor Bollschweiler was
accorded q rousing reception and re-
Ceived the unanimous endorsement
of the said club for sheriff. Now,
while we don't wish to get In any
graphing match with anyone, yet
we cannot let this instance pass IN
noticed, at least not without giving
the public the facts as they are.
About fifty citizens Of Jewish ex-
traction were present at the meeting.
about six of whom were members of
the State Street Improvement Asso-
citation. Needless to state the others
did not represent the Jewish citizens
Of this city, but only their own pri-
vate ends. They were of1ceholders
or prospective o~ficeholders under
Mayor Bollschweiler's administration
who came to the meeting to advance
the interests of their chief as far as
possible to mislead the public in the
belief that the entire Jewish vote Is
at their disposal. While we desire
to advance the best interest of our
race, as we'll as otherwise. we do not
| desire, however, to allow any poll
tician or set of politicians to pull the
wool owe our eyes and lead us to be,
lieve that they are In our favor. No
no, the Jewish citizens have not glyeI
Mayor Bollschweller any hope t
suppose they are for him as a unit
The statement In the Chronicle o
the 7th., Notwithstanding to the con
trary.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-09

The news when # is news IN the
EVENING NEWS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-09

Of the whole Of the section that
doubt whether the board has such
power at this time" The remainder
of the letter to Mr.. Mott is as fol-
lows:
About Registry Books.
You ask, third-In munictpali-
ties of over 5000 what registry
books or lists, If any, are furnished
by the district boards of registry and
election to the municipal clerks or to
the county board of election after
the last registry day for the use Of
the county board or judge in revising
and correcting the register?'
Il assume that this inquiry IS
directed to the proceedings under
section 81. Ordinarily l should sup
pose the only book or list necessary
to be furnished would be the primary
registry list as compiled at that time.
1t would seem proper, however, if
the board requires, that they should
be provided with all previous books
or list from which names have been
taken and placed in the primary
list under the statutory provisions
s. = y &
"Fourth-Is it lawful, under the
Corrupt Practices Act, to carry vot-
ers to the polls for the primary cleo
The question Of transportation of
voters is dealt with in paragraphs
10, IA and Is of the Corrupt PraC-
tees Act. y = 4 = 1t seems to me
that the prohibition against the hir-
ing Of vehicles for the transportation
of a voter applies as much to the
primary election as to the general
election"
Mr.. Gaskill shows, however, that
section 10 must be read in connection
with and as modifying, the prohibit
ton IN the early part of section 10.
Section Is, he says, authorizes the
candidate to make an application to
the common pleas judge for an order
for the transportation of voters at
any primary election upon the same
terms and conditions prescribed for
the transportation OF voters at any
general election. In order to have
this privilege at a primary election,
the application must be made to the
pleas judge by a candidate
endorsed for nomination by petition,
and not by a person who desires to
have his name placed upon a primary
ticket by the act of voters in using
stickers or writing. This privilege
refers only to candidates in any
county, thereby excluding all candi-
dates for other offices in other poll
teal subdivisions than counties. The
application must be made by such
candidate and no money may be
spent for transportation except such
as may be allowed by the Judge. The
use of vehicles furnished gratis by
the candidate or any others on his
habo1F would he i11aua1
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-09
JOS. SKIDMORE
HURT BY FALL
Telephone Lineman Breaks
Leg Near Woodrow, S. |.

Joseph Skidmore, th~irty-one years
old, of 1875 Madison avenue, this
city, a lineman in the employ Of the
New York Telephone Company, is
confined to his home to-day with a
broken leg as the result of a fall
from a twenty-five foot pole on
which he was working in front Of
public school No. 81, at Bogardus
Corners, near Woodrow, Staten Is
land, about 1890 o'clock yesterday
afternoon.
Mr. Skidmore, who is attached to
the local telephone office, which has
charge of the telephones on the low
er end of the Island, had gone to
Bogardus Corners to cut in the wires
for a telephone in the school at that
place for the opening of the school
on Monday morning. He had as
cended to the top of the pole and
was near the Crossarm when without
warning the pole gave away at the
bottom throwing him to the street.
A driver for William S. Van
Chef and Son, the lumber dealers,
in Pleasant Plains, passing at the
time picked Mr.. SktdmOre up and
carried him on the lawn in front Of
the school. DR.. David Coleman, of
Amboy avenue. T~Ottenyille, who vas
summoned had Mr.. SkidmOre remoy-
ed to the residence of Charles Be-
gardus nearby, where he placed the
injured leg in splints. The leg Is
broken in three places. once below
the knee and in two places above the
ankle. A call was sent to this city
for the city ambulance, in which to
take the injured man TO his home,
but before it arrived he was brought
here in Mr.. Bogardus's touring car.
Upon his arrival here, Mr.. Skidmore
was attended by Dr.. George W. Fifth
ian, the family physician, who made
him as comfortable as possible.
1t is said that the pole he fell
from was one belonging to the
Richmond Light and Railroad Com
pany, on which the telephone wires
u in that section. Charles Long,
OF Amboy avenuo, Tottenville, an
inspector of the Richmond Light and
Railroad Company, had a similar &C
cident about a week ago when a
pole snapped off at Huguenot, Staten
Island. He got off with only 2
bruised knee. In both instances the
pole suspended in the air by the
wires when it broke off.
According to the physician Mr..
Skidmore will be laid up for some
time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-09
FOR PERSONAL
REGISTRATION
CONTINUED from page Ii


the issue of such transfers are those
existing in the election law prior to
the passage of the Geran act. For
you will observe that the Geran act
Is in no sense a complete cOdiiCatiOn
or revision of the election law, but is
merely a supplement to it, repeating
the provisions of the earlier law
only where such provisions in the
Geran act are in necessary conflict
with the provisions of the earlier
law.
There being no reference In the
Geran act to the method Of transfer
in municipalities containing less than
5000 inhabitants, there has been no
complete repeal of the method Of OBJ
tanning transfers as governed by the
provisions Of the earlier law which
are. therefore, in full force and effect
in the class of municipalities not pro-
vided for by the Geran act, that is to
say, municipalities under 5000"
Municipalities Over 5000.
Mr.. Gaskill next takes up the in
uuiry whether sections 81 and 50 ap-
ply to the primary election in muniC-
qualities Of over 5000, or to any
municipality. His reply Is that these
sections apply to municipalities eX-
ceeding 5000 inhabitants.
Taking up the question Of how the
law governs the sitting Of the judge
on or before the primary election,
Mr.. GaskilI says:
"As stated above, the mere fact
that there is an omission in the
Geran act does not indicate that no
method Is in existence for carrying
ont any necessary feature Of the cleo
ton law. The provisions Of the
earlier law regarding the sitting of
judges not being met by any incOn-
sistent provisions of the Geran act,
are still in full force and effect"
Cannot Register on Primary Day.
The next inquiry taken up Is, can
a voter in an election district in a
municipality Of 5000 or less register
the date Of the primary election
for the primary election? Mr.. Cas-
kill says that section 80 of the law
indicates that registration for the
primary election in all municipalities
in this state may not be made upon
the date of holding. The assistant
attorney general shows that the sig
nifcant language on this point is as
follows:
"No voter shall be allowed to vote
at said primary unless his name ap-
pears on the poll book of the previ-
Gus general election or has been
placed on said registry list prior to
said primary day, as hereinabove
provided"
Answering a further inquiry, Mr..
.askilI writes that it would seem
even If a voters name should
not be included in the house to house
'egistration canvass in municipalities
If less than 5000, he would still be
entitled to vote If his name appears
IN the poll book of the previous gen
,ral election.
1T : possible" continues Mr.,
that the provisions Of sec
ion 81, with reference to revision
md correction of the primary cleo
ion list by the county board of cleo
ions on the Friday succeeding the
irst registry day, contains power in
he county board to make additions
s we'll as su~bstractions from the
primary list: but this seems to me
0 doubtful in view of the language
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-09

Miss Anna Dorrance is well re-
membered here by some Of the older
residents as a student at the board
ing school conducted by the Misses
Manning in the house now occupied
by G. c. Baldwin at Market and
Water streets. Miss Dorrance came
here from Dorrancetown, Pa, and
boarded at the school. At that time
she took much interest in public af-
fairs and those who know her are
not surprised that she has become a
candidate for office.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-09
WOMAN KNOWN HERE
CANDIDATE FOR OFFICE

Wilkes-Barre, Pa, Sept. 9.-Mtss
Anna DorranCe, one of the best
known young women of D~orrenCeton,
has filed papers in the commissioners
office for the privilege Of running on
the Republican ticket for a place on
the school board Of that borough,
and by doing so gives herself the dis
tincttOn of being the first woman to
fit such papers in the Luzerne coun-
tv court house.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-09

The EVENING NEWS goes into
more homes in this vicinity than any
other publication.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-09
Bodies in South Amboy.

The bodies Of Augustine Minno
and Augustine Baskerville were
taken to South Amboy at eight
o'clock this morning where the dead
men have relatives, it is said. I'm
dertaker Scully has charge of the
COrpses, Francisco Minno, at the
hospital, is in a serious condition,
but has a good chance to recover
The bullets have o been located.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-09-09
CRAABURY UNDERTAKEN
INDICATED IN COURT
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

New Brunswick, Sept. 9.-William
S. Cole, of the firm of A S. Cole
& Company, undertakers at Gran
bury, was hailed before the court
yesterday by the State Board of
Health on the allegation of the bur
ial of a body without a certificate.
Mr.. Cole conducted his own case
while the board had eminent coun-
sci. The fault was apparently with
the registrar as Mr.. Cole produced
DIR. Van Dyke as a witness and prov
ed that he received a certificate from
him, giving him a legal right to
bury the body. The boards attor-
ney said that settled the matter, and
the case was dismissed.
The EVENING NEWS goes into