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Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-16
CROP REPORT MADE
BY LEHIcH VALLEY

The Agriculturist of the Lehigh
Valley Railroad issues the follow
ing bulletin on the condition of crops
along hat road:
Since the last report on the crop
situation there has been heavy rain
fall over practically the entire coun-
try traversed by the Lehigh Valley.
This rain came too late to be of ma
ter1al advantage to the hay crop,
which has been very short. AS the
cloVers wer the first to be affected by
the drought, the quality of hay is not
the best. The drought also seriously
affected the ned seedlings of clover.
a condition which is bound to have
it's effect on the next years crop.
alfalfa hay, although somewhat
affected by the drought, has done
fairly well. Many fields yielded full
ly two tons of first class hay for the
first cutting, with two cuttings yet
to follow.
Wheat is practically all harvested
and is nearly of the average yield ,
being somewhat affected by the Hes
sian fly. Oats, although short, have
headed fairly we'll and promise a
large yield. Corn is fair, the recent
dIuS having given II a QeClQeQ start
and bids fair to be a good crop.
Cabbage was late in being set
out, owing TO the dry weather. In
many cases, where attempts were
made to set during the drought the
plants were entirely killed and the
fields plowed up and put into other
crops. The total acreage of cab
bage is probably not over 60 per
cent. to rs per cent. but the yield
per acre promises to be high. Pota-
toes are doing fairly well, and the
acreage a little less than normal.
Cherries have yielded very largely,
and grapes promise to be an excel
lent crop.
THE yield of apples along the Lee
high Valley is very high. The uncul-
tivated orchards will this year cor
tribute more apples to the market
than usually come with this type of
orchards. In late peaches the late
Crawfords are not yielding very
well, while the Elbertas promise to
be a large crop"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-16
FIGHT ABOUT
BEER BARRELS

Because empty beer barrels are
allowed to lie about the streets of
North Amboy, representatives of a
number Of brewing companies take
the kegs whether or not they belong
to them, it is declared. As a result
a controversy has been started. 1t
became SO warm that the police were
called In to settle matters yesterday.
Patrolman L. C. Jensen answered the
call. He reported that the Kruger
Brewing Company allowed its empty
barrles to lie about in North Amboy
and that nine of them were found at
Hall avenue and Cortlandt street yes
terday.
The officer stated that Steve Gency,
Of Huntington and Cortlandt streets,
and another man named Frank, of
the western part of the city, called at
his home last night and threatened
bodily harm to someone unless the
practice was stopped.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-16
ROBBERS Get
PROBE PAPERS
Believed Thieves Were Hired
by Atlantic City Gang"

Atlantic City, August ff.-A bold
robbery. believed to be the work Of
agents hired by the gang to secure
papers which involved big men Of
the city implicated tn crooked deals
during the last election, was per-
petrated yesterday afternoon ar the
-Dta. Continental. The thieves
forced entrance into the apartment
or Franklin H.. Holiday. who was
In charge of the investigation here
for the Democrats. and rtfed the
room Of all data they could find
relating 10 the probe. They secured
papers that can only be replaced nv
hard work, but. fortunately. data
concerning the biggest cases had
been taken from the room only a
few hours before by Mr.. Holiday
TO use in a conference with Assistant
Attorney General GaskilI and
Charles Moore, foreman of the grand
jury.
Formal complaint was made TO
Police Chief Woodruff at II o'clock
last night by Mr.. Holiday and Mr..
Gaskill, who furnished a complete
list Of the stolen papers. About 2
CLOCK a short man appeared at the
hotel. He was In his shirt sleeves.
rolled up. The stranger inquired
for Mr.. Holiday and got the number
OF his room. The man went ont.
going down the steps three at a
time.
At 2.20 Mrs. Duncan. proprie-
tress Of the hotel, saw two WE'LL
dressed young men come down the
steps from the second foor THAI
carried a suit case.
Shortly after 4 O'Clock Mr.. Holll-
day returned to his room and found
the door unlocked. Papers were
scattered across the bed and Uttered
about the floor. Lying on the bed
was q suit case. The robbers had
jimmisd 1t and extracted every
thing inside. Similar treatment had
beer accorded a travelling bag that
be1u placed in the closet. In this
were many papers that contained
reference to big cases in the inves-
LEGATION.
The police are making searching
investigation into the robbery.
which vas accomplished while guests
were in every part Of the hotel,
Only a general description of the
suspected trio has been secured. but
they hope to make captures within q
few hours. Mr.. Halliday was in
conference with Justice Kalisch, At
torney General Gaskill and. Mr..
Moore last night at the Marlbor-
ough-Blenheim, when plans were
Immediately made to replace the
stolen papers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-16
FOR UNIFORM
DIVORCE LAW
NebraSkan introduces Reso-
luton for Special Action.

Washington, D. c., Aug. IG.-Con-
abuses that arise from the wide diff
ference In the laws Of divorce and
marriage In the different states. Rep
resentattye Norris Of Nebraska, a re-
publican insurgent, has introduced a
resolution requesting President Taft
to ask the state governors to send
representatives to a convention TO be
held in Washington TO formulate a
uniform law Of marriage and divorce
and to submit the same to the legis-
latures. Representative William S.
Howard Of Georgia, a Democrat, VIII
introduce a resolution along the same
lines today.
1t is proposed In the Norris resolu-
ton that each state be entitled to two
delegates, and each delegate shall be
entitled to receive his actual necessary
expenses in going to, attending and
returning from the sessions. The
congress shall report its findings and
recommendations to the president,
who shall forward the same to the
states, with the request to each gov
ernor that he lay the report before the
legislature.
For the purpose of d~efraying the ex-
penses Of the congress it is proposed
to appropriate 100000, or so much
as may be necessary. The resolution
was referred to the rules committee
and If there is time viii be considered
at this session.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-16
PEDDLER WILL
Be ARRAIGNED
SeaIer loft Takes Action
Against Max SaCarny.

Henry loft, seaIer of weights and
measures in this city, swore out a
complaint against Max Sacarny, q
peddler, this morning, for giving
short weight at the open market last
Friday. Attached to the complaint
which was made out by City Attorney
{. G. Hommann, is a warrant for
S~acarny's arrest. This will be served
today or tomorrow.
The complaint charges Sacarny
with using a dial spring scale which
gave false weight, underweighing
each pound more than three ounces.
Sacarny will be arraigned before Re-
corder Henry w. Kehoe and is liable
to punishment for a misdemeanor
and a fine of IS in addition thereto.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-16
knights of Malta Celebrate.

Elizabeth, Aug. 16:-Elizabeth
Commandery, knights of Malta. OBJ
served its twentieth anniversary last
night and Hospitality entertained
guests. Supreme Commander John
H. Hoffman, of Philadelphia, was
one of the speakers. The celebration
took place at the German parish hall,
Third street. On the program were
vocal selections by the North Eliza
beth Quartet. The committee in
charge vas composed of Walter
Swift, chairman: Charles Stewart.
William Aitken, Frank E. Foote,
George Wharton, William Elwell.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-16

James Durham, of Linden street,
who has been i'll for several days, was
removed to the Flower hospital In
New York yesterday.
Thomas Senior, of this city, has
returned to his home after spending
some time as the guest Of friends in
Red Bank.
J. H. Bllngsworth, Of Plainfeld,
a former resident here, renewed &C
quaintances around town yesterday
afternoon.
Mrs. Marion Cole, 0. Smith street,
Is sojourning for a couple weeks in
Vermont.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Christy, Of
Second street, r the parents of a
baby boy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-16
SHIPPING NEWS

British bark Hector, from this
port, arrived in Halifax Monday I'M
der Captain Reicker.
Norwegian steamer Snestad, from
Tampico, arrived in this port yester-
day.
Tug Lehigh steamed on the 18th.
from this port towing barges Marine
and Boston for Boston and Black
wood for Randolph, Me.
Barge Oxford, from South Amboy,
arrived yesterday in Portland, Me.
Schooner Silver Spray, from South
Ambov to Kennebunkport, Me, sail
ed from Portsmouth yesterday.
Schooner J. S. Lamphrey, from
South Amboy, passed Vineyard
H1yen vesterds~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-16
PERSONAL ~
pICkUpS q


Mr.. and Mrs. David Evans, of
Lewis street, are spending two weeks
With their parents in Baltimore.
they will proceed to Atlantic City
from there.
Mrs. Edward Lewkowitz and son
Joseph, of this city, are spending sew
eral days in New York as the guests
of friends.
Robert Dobemiller, of Woodbridge,
was a local visitor yesterday.
Harry Johnson, of Bound Brook, is
spending several weeks in this city
with relatives.
Miss Irene Brown, of Woodbridge,
was the guest Of friends in this city
yesterday.
Malcolm Crowell, of Rector street,
was an out-of-town visitor last night.
Misses Edith Sofeld and Edith
Henry, of this city, have returned
home after visiting friends in Massa-
chusetts.
Mrs. Reuben Wood, OF Tottenville,
vas the guest of friends in this city
yesterday.
Mrs. James Woglom and daugh-
ter, Lucy, of Market street, have
left for a two weeks trip to Mauch
Chunk and Niagara Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Kroeger, of
Paterson street, became the parents
Of a son Monday afternoon.
Thomas and Jack Hennesy, OF
Port Richmond, s. l.. have returned
after spending several days with
their grandmother, Mrs. John Apple
ton, of Smith street.
Morris, Abraham and Isidore
splitter and Golden Clements motor
I'D to Railway yesterday.
Armin Tomaschoff, of State street,
Is the guest of friends in New York
Today.
Miss Edith Stacey, of High street,
was a Sewaren visitor yesterday.
Charlie Hinkle, of Washington
street, hes taken a position at the
cable works.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-16
He Got the Pass.

The manager of a road show, once
playing a country town, was stationed
at the front door one evening taking
tickets when a young man presented
himself and asked for q pass, simply
stating that he was the "bellman."
what do you mean by 'bellman? F"
asked the manager.
"Well," came the answer, next door
to the opry house is a tower with q
large bell, and at 8 o'clock l ring the
curfew. If l get in to the show free
I'm going to give the bell a couple of
light taps. If l don't get in free
ring it to beat the ears for fifteen
minutes, and 1t generally breaks up
the show"
The bellman was passed in.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-16


Carl Schmilinsky, of this city, ten
dered a farewell banquet to a num-
Der of his friends last night at OF
to's Cafe, in Hobart street. Mr..
Schmilinsky has been employed in
the Didier-March plant for the past
five months and he will leave for
Germany where he will be connected
with the factory of the same con-
Germ. He came to this city in the
capacity of a construction engineer
when the work was started on the To-
cal plant and has remained here SUI
perintending the work. After a
short stay In Germany he will prob
ably go to Egypt where the firm is
establishing another factory.
Mr.. Schmilinsky presented his
guests with a handsome leather CT
gar case upon which the date was
engraved in gold letters. Music was
furnished by Louis Horner's orches-
ara. The sumptous fare which the
guests enjoyed is as follows:
Barolo Cocktail
CLANS
Little Necks-half shell.
Fish
Baked B1uefsh-Maitre d'hotel
Sweet Pickles Stuffed Olives
Entree
Medallion de Besuf Mushrooms
Green Corn
Roast
Philadelphia Capon-Stuffed
Combination Salad
English Plum Pudding Rum Ice
Roquefort Saltines
Cafe au Rirsey Cigarettes
Those who attended the banquet
we're: Harry Rohlfs, H. H. He'll
mers, G. Hentchel, Max Pawlitz,
Louis Witte, John VanHaerst and OF
10 B. HartWig.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-16
When Chocolate Was Denounced.

Strong passions were reused in the
seventeenth century among those who
thought chocolate was an invention OF
the devil. A formidable treatise was
written in order TO denounce the use
Of the beverage by monks. The trea-
tise appeared in 1924, but the monks
saw to it, by destroying every copy
that came their way, that its circula-
ton was small and brief. Chocolate
houses succeeded coffee houses in Lon
don az centers of a supposed greater.
refinement, although Roger North de-
scribed them as centers for the benefit
Of crooks and cullies Of quality, where
gaming is added to all the rest" and
where plots against the state were
hatched by idle fellows. - London
Graphic.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-16
POLICE NEWS

Joseph Rachlin, of PA New
Brunswick avenue. arrested yester-
day for using vile and indecent Ian
guage, was discharged by Recorder
Henry w. Kehoe, after q reprimand
last night.
Samuel Buchanan, OF South Am
boy, arrested yesterday for being
drunk and disorderly, was fined s.
by Recorder Henry W. Kehoe this
morning. He was remanded to a
cell in default Of payment.
Richard Thompson, who claimed
New Brunswick as his home when
arrested yesterday for being drunk
and d~isorderly, was fined SIS this
morning. He was remanded to the
county jail in default of payment Of
that amount.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-16
VICTIM OF JOY RIDERS.
Driver Who Killed Brooklyn Doctor
Under Arrest.

New York, Aug. 16.-The driver OF
the joy riding automobile which killed
nr.u p RnndnRaf-aa2 Rrtah"fi-i- nun
err Aa4anSh9g, as hs 1s2m
a street car was later arrested. He was
William p. Babcock, a chauffeur, TWEEN
ty-six years old, Of 500 Chauncey
street, Brooklyn, employed by William
fairfield, the president Of the Italian
Navigation company, whose home is
at 4SS Riverside drive and who for
three weeks has been abroad. Before
his departure, according to the police,
he gave specific instructions to Bah
cock that under no circumstances was
his automobile to be used during his
absence.
Babcock was held on a formal charge
of homicide and will be arraigned in
the Gates avenue police court today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-16
DANISH BROTHERHOOD
PLANS BASKET PARTY

The Danish Brotherhood, No. as,
made plans last night for a basket
party next Sunday afternoon. August
20, on the farm Of Mr.. Mount at
South AmbOy. In addition 10 having
a genuine old fashioned picnic. the
Brotherhood viii engage in a tug-Of-
war with the South Amboy Brother
hood, No. 8G. and the local members
state they Will be easily victorious.
All this may take place before the
basket party, as the committee does
not think It advisable to hold such
strenuous games after an elaborate
dinner.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-16
ONE YEAR AGO TODAY

Mrs. James Noonan, the, wife of a
boatman, was severely injured by a
fall down the hold of her husbands
vessel.
Daniel Hutchinson, the local agent
of the Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals, shot a horse be-
longing to Samuel Yetterberg, of
Division street.
An unknown man who posed as a
detective attempted to arrest John
Missing, of Brace n He drew
a revolver.
A man, supposed to be a tramp,
was injured in a wreck on the Penn
sylyania railroad near Railway. Traf-
fc was delayed for many hours and
the P. R. r. trains were run over the
Central tracks.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-16
CADETS CLEAR OVER
500 AT THE FESTIVAL

The Westminster cadets will re-
sumo their meetings on Friday, Sep
TENDER l. They have not been
meeting through the summer months
on account Of the warm weather.
They have business Of the greatest
importance to consider at the open
ing meeting and all the members
should be present. The entertain
ment committee reports that S1O0.93
was cleared at the recent festival
held on the church lawn. The COM
mittee considers this the greatest
success the cadets have ever at
tempted and a similar event will
be held next year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-16
CONTEST DURYEA'S WILL.
Sister Comes From Sweden to Oppose
Request to Nurse.

Sister Comes From Sweden to Oppose
Request to Nurse.
Montclair, y. j., Aug. 16,-Mrs. Eva
Thelberg. a sister of the late Walter
Duryea. who died last May after liy-
ing years with a broken neck, has ar
rived in this country from Sweden TO
contest the will of her brother, who
left the bulk of his estate to Miss
Eleanor Peregrin, who had been his
devoted nurse.
Mrs. Thelberg was one Of three sis
ters mentioned In the will. She was
~beoueathed $4,000 and a portrait Of
her father.
Thumb Rings.
Thumb rigs, which must have been
very ungainly and ugly, were worn
from the fourteenth TO the seventeenth
century, and in Henry "" Falstaf
boasts that In his youth he al slim
enough TO creep into any alderman's
thumb ring"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-16
Jersey Rifieman Leads.

Camp Perry, o., Aug. 16:-Major
William B. Martin, Of the Second
New Jersey Regiment, led the field OF
PIP sharpshooters yesterday in the
200-yard stage of the governors
match by scoring 40 out Of a posi-
BILE 90. In the fifty leaders of the
first stage who 90 on the record stage
of the match Major Martin leads with
1S9.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-16
TROLLEY CAR
HITS FARMER

John Hall, a farmer of New
Brunswick, managed to get in the
way of a trolley car at Smith and
State streets at II:30 O'Clock this
morning and was knocked gUffhfs
wagon as a result of the collision.
Hall was not hurt, beyond a few
bruises. The trolley car was in
charge Conductor Bulfonsky and
Motorman Kragelund.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-16
New Egypt to Have Big Dav.

New Egypt, Aug. 16:-The people
of New Egypt decided yesterday to
hold an all-day jubilee in lieu of the
annual lake carnival. called off be-
cause of a lack OF water in Oakford
Lake. On August 26 continuous en-
t~ertainments Will be provided for all
visitors from early in the mornins
until midnight. Some novel events
are promised. and excursions will be
arranged on all the railroads.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-16
TO COLLECT FUNDS
FOR NURSES HOME

The ways and means committee Of
the Board of Governors of the city
hospital, recently chosen to collect
funds for the proposed new nurses
home and improvements to the hos
pital, held a meeting Monday night
and has begun active work. There
may be another meeting tonight, at
which it Is expected the outline of
the campaign for collection of funds
will be chosen. About $4,000 will
be required.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-16
TO LEAVE SATURDAY
FOR MOOSE SESSION

H. E. Pickersgill, who was recent
ly named as delegate by the local
lodge of the Loyal Order Of the
Moose to attend the international
convention of the order in Detroit
next week, expects to leave Satur-
day. 1t is likely that Chris Gass-
man and n or two others from this
city will accompany him. They ex-
pect to go on a special train which
leaves Newark Saturday night,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-16
HOLD BANKER FOR FORGERY.
David A. Sullivan Arrested In New
York For False Entries.

New York, Aug. 16.-Dayid \. SuIIi-
van, formerly president of the Mechan-
les and Traders bank, now the Union
Bank Of Brooklyn, the affairs of which
are under investigation by the Kings
county grand jury, was arrested in his
home, ITO Lenox road, Flatbush, fol
lowing an indictment found against
him charging him with forgery in the
third degree.
The charge Is made In connection
with the recent finding of forged en-
tries in the ledger account of Elizabeth
Cheseborough with the bank. Sullivan
was arrested on a district attorneys
warrant. He was locked up in the Ray
mond street Jail.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-16
PLANNING FOR FESTIVAL.

The sick and poor committee of
the Woman's Club of St. Stephens
Danish Lutheran church decided at
their last meeting to have a festival
in the basement of the church on
Tuesday, August %. Mrs. Dorf will
lecture on Florence Nightingale"
and a fine musical program will be
rendered. Arnold Nicholson has
promised to take care Of hat part of
the program. Coffee and ice cream
will be served. The committee eX-
poets to raise a good sum that even
ing so that they will be able to give
a little help where 1t is most needed
among the sick and poor of this city.
A large attendance will be appre-
ciated.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-16
Badly Burned by Hot Scum,

Elizabeth, Aug. 16:-William
Dixon, f~orty-six years old, was bad
ly burned at Laurie's Riverside Ho-
tel, Front street yesterday when a
pot of boiling soup which he was
trying to life tumbled on him. He
was removed to the Alexian Broth
ers' Hospital and is In a serious con-
dition.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-16
His ONersinht.

"He asked her when he proposed if
she knew how to keep house"
THAT was a happy thought"
"Yes, and still he overlooked a bet"
"How was that?"
HE forgot to ask her If she knew
how to keep still."-Houston Post.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-16
DANCE AT BOYNTON's.

A number Of young folks from the
southern section Of the city attended
the regular Tuesday night hop at
Boynton Beach last night. Mrs. j.
l.. Crewe, of Rector street, chaper-
oned the party. Dancing was enjoy
ed until a late hour. Among those
who went were: Mrs. j. l.. Crewe,
Misses Edith and Jetta Stacey, Mary
Gridley, Mildred Deitche, Blanche
Grieve, Edith CrOHell and Blanche
Lansley; Messrs. George Young,
Walter Comings, Harry Newcomer,
Malcolm Crowell, Seymour Williams
and Martin Brennan.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-16
POSTAL FROM ABROAD.

A postal received from John A.
Hitzelberg, of the local high school
faculty, says that he and Eugene
Davis, of the Jersey City high school,
q former professor of chemistry here,
are having a most enjoyable trip
through the continent. At present
they are passing a few days in Paris,
where they met Mrs. Victor Ciani and
daughters, Florence and Roslyn, OF
this city, who are on their way to
Italy to visit the late Mr.. Giants
people.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-16

On Tuesday, September ~, 1911,
at s p. m, at the Grammar school,
on Barracks street, Perth Amboy, n.
j., the Board of Education will re-
ceive bids for the erection of a stone
wall around School No. s, on Cort-
landt St, according to plans and
specifications prepared by the City
Engineer.
Specifications, etc, may be obtain
ed from the President John X. Shee-
by.
The Board reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids.
BOARD OF EDUCATION,
JESSE COLYER,
Secretary.
Perth Amboy, August n. 1911.
G. C s l6-3t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-16
OBITUARY
ADELAIDE KARL.

Adelaide Karl, eight months old,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. August
Karl, of $40 Neville street, died
Yesterday. Interment will be made
tomorrow, In Woodlawn cemetery,
near Tompkinsyille, Staten Island,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-16

II you nave something TO uads
put an advertisement In our sx'
change column.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-16
p r. s MEETING.

The meeting of the P. F. s., was
held last night at the home of Mrs.
Albert c. Krogh. After a business
session games were enjoyed by all
present. The regular routine bust
less was taken up.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-08-16
FESTIVAL. AUGUST 25.

The Young Peoples Society Of the
Swedish Congregational church in
Gordon street will hold an ice cream
and cake festival on the lawn Of
Miss Esther ~Lovenberg, 446 Neville
street, on the evening of August %.
The proceeds will be for the piano
fund