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Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-04
PERSONAL u
PICkUPS y

Mrs. George Mead entertained
Miss Sarah Van Dusen, of Staten
Island, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Smith, of Tot
tenville, were local visitors Satur-
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. l.. Gridley and
Miss Mary Gridley, of High street
spent Sunday with friends in Wood.
bridge.
Mrs. David Dobbs, of State street
is in company with friends in New
York for the afternoon. -
Miss Gertrude Pfeiffer, of Rector
street, is unable to leave her place
of residence owing to illness.
Miss Dora Shapiro, of New Bruins.
wick avenue, spent the weekend as
the guest of friends in Plainfield.
John Hrubec, Of New York, has
returned home after a visit OF sew
eral days as the guest of his parents
In Hall venue.
Miss Sarah Schlessinger, of Smith
street, who has been in New York,
at the home of relatives has re-
turned home.
Alvin Jacobson, of Kearney ave.
nue., spent Sunday afternoon as the
guest of friends In South Amboy.
Joseph Ftshkin, of New York, has
returned home after spending the
week end as the guest of friends in
State street.
Miss Florence Waters, Of Patcho-
que, Long Island, is the guest OF
Miss Loretta stock, Of Rector street.
James T. Lynch, of Staten Island,
spent Sunday with his sister in Rec
tor street.
Edgar Lamb, of East Orange, Wis
tied friends on New Brunswick ave
u Saturday.
Harold Sears, of New York, is
visiting his uncle, Edward Gardiner,
of Brighton n
Mrs. Anderson Fisher, of Totem
vile, was a local visitor Monday.
Miss Myrtle Eilert, of Red Bank,
was entertained over Sunday by Mr..
and Mrs. Leo Donehue, of Rector
street.
Mrs. Theodore Bloodgood had as
her guest over Sunday her sister,
Miss Grace Mccartney, Of Newark.
James Hardman and wife, of New
ark. visited relatives in Rector
street over Sunday.
Mrs. WINS Brown, of woodbridge,
was in town yesterday afternoon.
Henry Acker, of Matawan, spent
Sunday with his father, H. E. Acker,
of Gordon street.
Miss Rose Schneider, of Brood
street, has returned home after Wis.
ittng friendsrJTb rEfTu? oonwhi
fling her parents in Long Island,
Mr.. Goldstein, of Broad street,
spent the week end in company with
friends in New York.
Miss Emelia Pfaf was a guest of
Mrs. Jessie LaRue, of High street,
Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Van Pelt
spent Monday evening in Newark.
Arthur Peterson, Lawrence Nc
Cloud. Thomas Cody and Charles
Ohmenhiser, of Woodbridge, visited
friends In town Sunday evening.
Mrs. Sylvia Connors, of Citing
Vile. was In town Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Oliver Ramsay Is entertain
her mother from Boston.
Charles Rossi, Of Freehold. visit
bis parents yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-04
FIRST ADDRESS
BY JUDGE DAILY
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Continued from page ~
Henry NJ. Phillips, Alex Yarcewsky,
Stephen Wodzienski and Geraido
Rakino.
Those from Roosevelt granted
follow: J. NJ. Sexton, Philip Slobo-
diem, John Murdoch, Henry A. He'll
and Edward ]. He'll. John Halter
applied for & new license and action
was deferred until April Is. Owing
to a remonstrance against the appii-
cation of Max Greenwald, action in
that case was also laid over until
April IS.
Could Not Practice in Jersey.
A Jersey City lawyer named An
derson appeared in court for a New
York firm this morning and was re-
fused to act in the capacity of a
lawyer in the court on the ground
that he has not been admitted to the
New Jersey bar. Justice Bergen de-
clined to hear him. Joseph E.
Stricken was then called into the
case to represent Mr.. Anderson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-04
LIABILITY BILL
PASSES HOUSE
First Important Measure to
Get U~nsnimrus Vote.
Especial CorrespondeneeJ

Trenton. April 4:-seuator Edge S
employers liability bill passed the
House last night by q unanimous vote.
This is the first measure Of more than
ordinary importance that has received
the concurrence Of both branches of the
Legislature this session and Is one Of
the leading bills that have been intro
duced. The measure was drawn follow
ing an investigation into the subject by
a commission appointed by Governor
Fort.
1t abolishes as grounds Of defense
for the employer IN suits for damages.
the negligence Of the fellow employee
and the assuming of risk by the injured
employee. The method Of procedure for
the determination Of liability and com
%pensation are among the other speci-
fcations.
Mr.. Ford, the labor leader, said that
while he believed his liability bills
had covered the ground better be was
willing to take the Edge measure. Mr..
McCran favored the bin and pointed out
how it changed the doctrines that have
been followed for ages. A~ssemblymen
Walsh, Matthews, Bacharach and Simp-
son all made masterfuI efforts in advo-
eating the bill.
When the vote had been taken Mr..
Ford introduced a resolution that viii
hasten the bill to the Governors hiuds
for signing.
Mr.. Edge, who is a republican, was
asked if he believed the unanimous vote
of the House would serve as a common
ground for the agreement of both par
ties on the other principal bills now
introduced. He was unable TO answer
this but stated that he felt very kindly
towards Governor Wilson because Of the
assistance he had given and his abso-
lutely noR-partisan attitude in all pub
lie affairs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-04
Many Business Changes.

Westheld, April 4.-Neyer in the
history of Westfeld have so many
business changes taken place In the
spring as at present. P. ]. Wind
feldt has purchased the meat market
Of Peter Klee on Prospect street;
Harry N. Taylor has purchased the
hardware business of Apologize &
Co. on Broad street; Edgar Manning
succeeds G. Burt Clark as owner of
the Westfeld Sea Food Market, and
Reuben Mailer, of Perth Amboy, has
bought the Wholesale liquor store
of Mooney & Frowery on Elm street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-04
GABY DESLYS WITH MANUEL.
Dancer and Former King of Portugal
Are In Paris.

Paris. April 4.-Intransigeant says
its theatrical critic has seen Gaby Des-
lys, the dancer, who was a great friend
Of King Manuel of Portugal before
and all the time Of his downfall. She
was trying on dresses for her new
revue, while In the next room a cheer
full youth waited in such a gay and
happy mood that it was difficult to be-
lieve that he had Just lost a throne,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-04
DIDN'T WANT POLICE
To LEARN OF SALE

Last night a colored man entered
the shop Of II. Jacobsen, a tailor, at
ia Hall avenue, and offered to sell
q roll Of goods. The man said, Keep
quiet and don't let the police hear
of this" which made Jacobsen
afraid to buy. He reported the mat
ter to Patrolman Gutowski, who
found that the negro had gone of
with two white men towards Keune-
dale Park. He could not locate item,
however.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-04
ONE YEAR AGO TODAY

Henry loft was appointed sealer
of weights and measures of the city
by the Board of Aldermen.
Samuel Stescovitz's shoe store
was robbed of approximately SIS
worth of goods.
Street Commissioner George Adair
was authorized TO advertise for bids
for garbage collection in this city.
Mayor Bollschweiler communica-
ted with the Board of Aldermen with
regard to licensing theatres and
other amusement places.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-04
Addition To Stair Plant.

An addition is being built to j. A.
Lind's stair making and wood turn
ing plant-in East avenue. A new
part, 1Sx52 feet in size, Is being
erected and new machinery, includ-
ing a ten-ineh column moulder, with
a fifteen horsepower electric motor
and an S. B. Smith rip saw, is being
installed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-04
PLAQUES TOLL IS GREAT.
Figures From Mukdsn and Manchuris
Run Into Thousands.

Washington, April Mail dispatch
es from Mukden Feb. Is and Feb. %
give an account Of the plague sltua-
ton in that city and other parts of
Manchuria. The total number Of cases
in Mukden up to Feb. IA was reported
at 1,043. but the figures are regarded
as incomplete. The total number of
deaths up to Feb. IS was given as
1923. The population Of Mukden is
about 1901 O0.
The total number OF deaths in Man
churia up to Feb. Is was given as
1908, but this is probably only a
rough estimate and does not in any
case include the deaths In the towns
along the Russian and Japanese rail
ways, which probably amount to as
many more.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-04
Women FIGHT On Street.

Patrolman Quinn, detailed by
Sergeant MeDermott last night to
Madison avenue and Jefferson street.
found nothing doing on his arrival.
According to the crowd two women
had been engaged in a fstic battle
over the attentions OF a local bar
tender.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-04
Meet In GoodwiIIs' Rooms.

A meeting Of Branch No. 373, A.
f. of NJ, will be held in the rooms of
the Goodwill Association IN Jeffer-
son street, tonight, at s o'clock. To-
morrow night the regular meeting of
the Goodwill Association will be
held, ofllowed by a social session.
The new electric sign has been put
up in front of the Goodwills' head
quarters.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-04
A. H. HOPE, LETTER
CARRIERS DELEGATE

Branch 457, National Association of
Letter Carriers held its monthly meet
ing at the home of John E. Bernard,
of High street last night. At this
time Arthur II. Hope was chosen as
delegate to the annual state convention
to be held at Asburye Park this year.
After the business session a social hour
was spent and refreshments were ser
we'd.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-04
BOOKER T. DIDN'T APPEAR.
Negro Educator Apparently Will Not
Push Assault Charges.

New York, April 4-Booker T. Wash
ington did not appear in the court Of
special sessions to testify against Al
bert Ulrich ON the charge Of assault
ing him. Ulrich pleaded not guilty
and was permitted to go under $500
bail.
Before DR.. Washington left New
York ten days ago he said he would
surely come back to testify at the
trial.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-04
Denied Taking Pie.

Charles Ward, nineteen years old,
a negro, was hailed before Recorder
Kehoe this morning charged with
stealing a pie from S. Nicolaison, a
baker, of 231 Hall avenu The
man protested hts innocence and
WIS discharged.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-04
Nav Reduce Mortgage.

The Ladies' Aid Society Of The Dan
sih Orphans Home will meet at the
home at three O'Clock tomorrow after
noon. A large attendance is desired as
among the matters to be taken up will
be the reducing Of the mortgage.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-04
Kozub Soon In Navy.

Alexander Kozub has been examined
by the naval authorities pending en-
listment and passed inspection all but
his teeth. They are now being repair
ed, following which he will be admit
ted.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-04

P&(

Alpha Council, Loyal Association,
meets tonight.
A regular monthly meeting of tho
Board of Health will be held tonight.
On discovering about two wagon
loads of refuse in front of 1872 Fayette
street yesterday Patrolman Andrew
Jensen gave the owner a half hour to
move it. The order was obeyed.
City Attorney Hommann is inves-
tigating the status of the police riding
bin which despite its reported passing,
the Public Service refuse to recognize.
The leak in the sixteen inch water
main from this city to Runyon, which
was discovered Sunday was repaired
yesterday,
A regular meeting of the Garfield
Hose Company was held last night.
-Patrolman Hartmann shot a sick
dog at so Commerce street yesterday.
"A regular meeting of Algonquin
Lodge, Knights Of Pythias, was held
last night.
A meeting and practice Of Wash
iugton Fife, Drum and Bngle Corps
va. held last night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-04
Said Man Attacked Her.

Mrs. C%apanerski, of $50 Parker
street, reported to the police last
night that John Krumpa, OF 1853
Lynde street, mad entered her house
and assaulted her with a club. Pa
trolman Durham could not find the
man.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-04
Held for Grand Jury.

Charged with stealing some planking
from Henry Cock of Amboy avenue,
Tony Kusko, fifty years old, of %
Cleveland avenue, was held to await
the action of the grand jury last night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-04
Team Stolen From RoseIIe.

A team of horses, one black and
the other bay, is reported stolen
from Roselle. They were attached
to a Columbia dump wagon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-04
TONIGHT.

The members of the local force of
the Prudential Life Insurance Com
pany have completed plans for a ban
quet to be given at Otto's Cafe, in Ho-
bart street, tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-04

About twenty friends of Miss Lola
Compton wer entertained by her last
evening at an informal reception in
honor of Louis Compton, who is spend
ing his Easter vacation at the home
of his mother in Water street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-04
Cliftgw Ties Russ. as IT
apfy-golUcky Willie Cheateni,'

WlN much appIause.
John Lester as Harry Brown
was pleasing. All OF the players
showed marked Improvement and
the longer the company remainsato-
gether the better they are playing.
"At the Point of the Sword will
be presented for the last three days
of this week.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-04
9 PLAYS THIS
WEEK At BIJOU
Welded and Parted" for
First Tire, Days.

Welded and Parted" a thYee-act
comedy drama, is beng given by the
members of the Biiou Stock Com
pany for the first part OF this week.
Miss June Agnott, the leading lady
of the company, scored heavily last
night in the role of "Losise BeHta-
min" who is being prosecuted by
her lovers father. The part Ia d
difficult one and it allows Miss
Agnott an excellent chance TO show
her great dramatic ability.
Jack Morrisey, who plays the
leading male part, is seer as vii
bur Dean who Is in love with
Louise Benjamin. He renders his
role well. Laura Ellington" is TAX
en- by Miss Eva Benton In & pleasing
manner, and Miss Ruth MaeCauley
is good in the part of Stella.
William Ennis, whs plays the
heavy man." is excellent as James
Roberts," a schemer. Kisses came
from all parts of the house TO show
the approval of the work of Mr..
Ennis. John Dean" Is playedlna
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-04
SEARS-RRUSH.

At the Simpson M. E. parsonage,
in High street, at s o'clock last
evening, Raymond w. Sears, Of 1877
Madison avenue, and Miss Anna
Frances Brush, also Of 1877 Madison
avenue, were united in marriage by
Rev. DR.. George C. Wilding.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-04
PRETTY HOME WEDDING.

A pretty home wedding took place
at half-after three o'clock Sunday
afternoon, when Rev. George c.
Wilding, pastor Of Simpson M. E.
church, united In marriage Miss AIDE
laide May Christie and Alton Muster,
both of this city. Miss Mabel Chris
tie and Russell Pope acted as wit
neSSes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-04
ENJOY THEATRE PARTY.

Miss Blanche Lansley, of Rector
street, with a number Of friends
comprising a box party, witnessed
1.-THE Balkan Princess" at the Casino
theatre, New York, Saturday. Miss
Lansley returns to her studies at the
Centenary Collegiate Institute at
Hackettstown today after spending
the spring vacation with her parents.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-04
VENT.

To fttingly celebrate the sixty
third anniversary of his birth,
Andrew G.. Hansen entertained a
number of friends at his home, 222
Sheridan street, yesterday after
noon. Among those who attended
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew c..
Hansen, Mr.. and Mrs. S. Hansen,
Mrs. H. Hansen, Mrs. J.. Sandholt,
Mrs. Olsen, Mrs. Tjournlund, Mrs. P.
Yorker, Miss Florence Matte, Metas
Sandholt, Anna Hansen, Matilda
Hansen and Dorothy Hansen, Messrs.
Chris Hansen, Hans Hansen, Soren
Sandholt, Louis Hansen and A. c..
Hansen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-04
BIRTHDAY CLUB MET.

The members of the Birthday Club
convened at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Henry, In Smith street,
last night. After the transaction of
business a social hour was enjoyed.
Those who attended were: Mr.. and
Mrs. William Pagan, Mr.. and Mrs.
Adolph Hochberger, Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Macleod, Mr.. and Mrs. P. j.
Ryan, Mr.. and Mrs. John Henry,
Misses Irene and Alice Henry, Mary
Macleod, May Pagan, Benjamin
Henry, Earl Pagan and George Mac
Leod. The next meeting will be held
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Pagan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-21
English Trench Capita

.1P APPEAL FURNISHED for sound " American, Canadian and Mextcan Mining. Industrial, Tim sone aud Manufacturing Steam and Electric Railroads financed Irri9a.: ton projects~ promoted Substantial -oeock, Bond or Debentuve issues Bought. sold or underwritten. Ccliec- 1Ions and Clearances made for Banka Bankers and Trust Companies Head Off1ce London. Branch Paris. Cor tespondenee invited !, -
 DENT & BYRvE. H4-1e-te. Blo0mbiry Street. London, V 4er41 EnEland
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-21
Beef Barons Blamed By Government For
 Boosting Prices
Especial from United Press.

SS.J
 Chicago, Dec. 21.-United States Dis trict Attorney Wilkerson continued hts statement of what the government ex- poets to prove in support of the charge of criminal Conspiracy to dominate trade against the ten millionaire pack CTS when Judge Carpenter convened court today.
 The address today was largely tech nical and constituted a complete pie ture of the activities of the beef trust in reaching out to control trade.
 Counsel for the defense decided to- day to make the opening statement for the packers immediately following Wilkerson's address.
 About 200 witnesses summoned for the government were today ready to testify
 Wilkerson charged indirectly that the monopoly which the government charges was fostered by a pool of the ten packers, which was responsible for the high cost of living.''
 .'The great wealth of the defend ants, aggregating nearly hundred million dollars, enabled them to adopt gigantic plans,> he said. They re- stricted production of dressed meat and thus created false condition of scarcity, through witch they reaped enormous profits. Their operations were of such magnitude as to affect practically all the markets of the world"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-21
WHITE SLAVE CASE BROUGHT OUT AT
 BLACKMAIL TRIAL
Especial from United Press.


 Hartford, Dec. 21.-That the govern ment may renew it's Investigations in- to the alleged white slave traffic was indicated here, today, by Assfs. tant United States District Attorney Daniel Day Walton. following the ad. mission in court made by Patsie Fus, co, who charges Pasquale Pigniulo. a government agent, with blackmailing, that he had received a girl from New York as late as Nov. 1, to be placed in an immoral resort, which he own ed
 During the cross examination of Fusco, today, Attorney Walton took copious notes. When asked if the government would take action agains, Fusco on a charge of violating the law prohibiting interstate traffic in women for immoral purposes, Walton refused to answer
 During the cross examination F'usco admitted that he had owned immor. al resorts in New Haven, Bridgepor, and Hartford, but said that he hac only been arrested one time. He de- clared. however, that he had never paid a cent to the police for pro tection.' He admitted that he had some good friends among the po- lice'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-21
Trolley Campaign
 For The Ballot Planned By Woman

The Executive committee of the Connecticut Suffrage League is in ses- sion, this afternoon, at the home of Mrs. s. T. Davis, to consider plans for the winter campaign by trolley for votes for women. The tentative program includes the use of eloquent speakers, and the expenditure of sev- en or eight thousand dollars. If car ried out as proposed it will occupy several weeks and three counties will be actively canvassed.
 The women are determined that the fault shall not be theirs if the next legislature fails to grant them the ballot
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-21
DIR. ABBOTT PLEADS
 WITH TAFT TO END , TURKO-ITALIAN WAR
Especial from United Press ]

Especial from United Press.)
 New York, Dec. 21--President Taft today, was asked to use his good of fees to end the war between Italy and Turkey. The plea for mediation was made by Dr. Lyman Abbott, edi- tor of the Outlook, of which Theodore Roosevelt is contributing editor, and Dr. Mary Eddy, famous woman sur geon, who isSengaged in medical work in Turkey.
 The President took the matter un- der advisenent but gave no intima- tion as to his probable course. Dr. Abbott pointed out to him that, un- der The Hague conference, any na- tion is empowered to offer to act as mediator to end war
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-21
FAIRFIELD COUNTY HOLDS RECORD FOR
 HUNTERS LICENSES
Special to The Farmer

Hartford, Dec 20-Fairfield county holds the record for licenses issued to hunters. According to the reports made to the fish and game com1nis- sion for 1911, 4,107 resident hunters of Fairfield county received licenses this year; 30 licenses were issued to non- residents and to foreigners. The amount received for these licenses in Fairfield county was $4,527. The total number of licenses issued in the State was 1925; 1S0 licenses were is- sued to non-residents and 27 to aliens. The total receipts in the state from hunters licenses was $21, ,530.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-21
SOCIALISTS WILL HOLD NATIONAL.
 CONVENTION MAY 12
fspecial from ITnited Press. !

Special from United Press.)
 Chicago, Dec. 21.-The National Con- vention of the Socialist party will be held at Oklahoma City beginning May 12, 1912, according to an an. nouncement, today, at the national headquarters of the party here, after special referendum vote taken throughout the country. It is expect ed about 300 delegates will attend the convention, on the basis of one dele gate at large for each state and one for each 400 due paying members.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-21
Watches to Depend On

Everybody <. appreciates the gift of a good Watch and we sell none but reliable time keepers. Come and see our holiday line of Ladies' and Gen. tlemen's Watches and you will be surprised to see what a good watch you can get for little money O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-21
House To Agree With Senate In
 Abrogating 1realy
Especial from United Press. ]

Washington, Dec. 20-The House of Foreign Affairs Committee, today, ac- cepted the Senate substitute for the Sulzer resolution abrogating the Rus sian treaty of 1892. There was no opposition. Chairman Sulzer announced that he would report the Senate resolution to the House later
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-21
Rings

We carry an exceptionally strong line of Diamond Rings, Fancy Stone Rings and Signet Rings in all grades. If you want a good ring of any kind with out paying fancy prices our very complete and stylish stock will afford you the most grati- flying field for selection and se- cure to you the utmost in hon. est worth for your money.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-21
BRIDGE TENDER NEAR YALE
 BOAT HOUSE DIES TO-DAY
lSnecial from IInitaa prass

Especial from United Press.)
 New Haven, Dec. 20.-JoI1fl Pow CTS, for 25 years a bridge tender near the Yale boat house and we'll known by Yale students, died here today, of cancer Of the stomach
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-21
Diamonds

I spite of the ever-increasing prices on Diamonds, figures at our store continue to be low for the reason that we are large spot cash buyers.
 Sparkling Diamond Rings of goodly size and fine quality mounting of solid 14 kt gold, at SEQ; value $27. ......
 A large variety of Diamond Rings in Tiffany, tooth, belcher s and fancy mountings. ranging in prices from $5 to $500.
 A directly imported Diamond Ring that would command a higher price elsewhere, at $40; value $50.
 Brooches
 In solid Gold and Diamond Brooches, all styles and varie- ties, from $2 upward.
 Solid Gold and Gold Filled , Bracelets, all varieties, plain, chased and with stones, at from $1 and upwards. if Many New Patterns in
 Signet Rings Solid Gold Signet Rings we guarantee. as we guarantee ev- erything else. Prices from $1 and upwards.
 Sleeve Buttons These. always make a most appropriate and acceptable Christmas gift. Come in and see them. Prices from $f and upwards.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-21
Pins

We carry a splendid assort- ment, of Scarf Pins, Brooches and Beauty Pins. Some of them are very inexpensive and will make a very pretty Christmas gift at a trif1ing cost.