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Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08
PROVES TO Be
MAN WANTED
Frank Cotton Must Stand
Trial in Monmouth

AS was expected in the arrest of
Frank Cotton, twenty-three years
old, by the local police yesterday on
suspicion, the man has been found
wanted, the place being in Mon
mouth county, on a charge of bur
glary. Cotton, 1t will be remember
ed, tried to sell a lady's watch to
Mrs. Sarah Cohen, of 1913 Fayette
street. She reported the matter to
the police, who identified the man
as n who had sought lodging that
night at police headquarters. He
was arrested on suspicion and a re-
volver and the lady's watch were
found upon him.
Yesterday Detective Sergeant Long
cross-examined the man and became
satisfied that he was wanted some
where. He communicated with the
chief of police at Matawan among
other places and was informed that
a man answering the description
given was wanted at Cliffwood for
breaking and entering.
At Cliffwood recently the house
hold of Frank Sucklinski and Frank
Coniski was entered and several ar
ttcles taken, including SAL in money,
a lady's watch and a revolver. These
men, with Constable Lambertson.
came here yesterday afternoon and
identified Cotton and the watch and
revolver. Cotton was turned over to
Lambertson for the Monmouth coun-
ty authorities to prosecute.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08
CONCEDE TO REBEL DEMANDS
Mexican Government Aids Elder Ma
dero's Peace Plans.

I'll Paso, April s.-The peace plans Of
Francisco I. Madero, Sr., are working
out splendidly, according to those in
position to know. 1t is claimed that
the plan Of the father of the insur-
recto chief Is to leave Ell Paso today
for the camp Of his son near Chihua-
hua. An exchange of kilograms has
been in progress all this week be-
tween the City of Mexico and the sen-
Tor Madero, and 1t is declared the de-
mands Of the insurrectos have re-
ceived such consideration at the hands
Of the Mexican federal government
that the Ieace party can leave In a
few hours for chihuahua.
1t is stated that the Mexican federal
government has given permission for
the exchange of code kilograms be-
tween the senior Madero and his son
and that they have been in wire COM
munication for two days.
An interesting sidelight was thrown
on the war when General Samuel Gar
cha Cuellar telephoned his condolences
to the senior Madero on the death Of
his father. Cuellar Ia chief Of staff to
General Diaz and Is the federal com
mander who defeated Madero's army
at Casas Grandes and lost an arm in
the fight in the same battle in which
the federals wounded Madero In the
arm
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08
BIG SESSION
OF ". C. 7. i.
Plan for Open Meeting Here
on Monday.

An enthusiastic temperance meeting
was held at the home Of Miss Fannie
Ford, in State street, yesterday after
noon under the auspices of the WO-
mans Christian Temperance Union Of
this city. There was a good attendance
and the right kind Of spirit was shown.
Mrs. William Walters, secretary in
the absence of the president, presided.
Mrs. Frank Harrington read an ex.
%cellent paper on Glow to Win New
Members, and plans for the meeting
to be held at the home of Mrs. George
D. Runyon in High street on Monday.
There will be two sessions during the
day In the morning there will be an
executive session and in the afternoon
an open air meeting viii be held. At
the last session. Mrs. Demorest, p
state officer viii make an address.
The Spring convention to be held
at the Baptist P~iscataway on May
10, was also discussed. A large dele
CATION of members will go from here.
A social time followed the meeting
with refreshments.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08
JuxtiNabis Protest.

any wife is one of the unluckiest
persons I know" began q Cedar ave-
nue. man, who tells long stories about
his household affairs.
she sure u.s." agreed the victim of
the conversation ~fervently. But his
mild sarcasm was lost.
"She was hit by a street car recent
~" pursued the narrator, and got a
broken arm. That's the fourth time
In less than q year that something has
happened to her. When they brought
her to her senses this time I leaned
over her sympathetically. Better, my
dearT' says L. Tt amt fairp she yells.
what amt fairr l asks gently. Why
she groans. you're the n that car
ries all the d ,ident insurance In this
family, and II the one that always
gets hurt. 1t Il Z fairg Cleveland
Plain Dealer. \
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08
RED men HAD 4 BIC
Time AT ROOSEVELT

Twenty-Five chiefs Of Pc Ambo
Tribe No. IS Improved Order Red
Men Of this city, journeyed to Roose-
welt last night, to visit Quinipiac
Tribe of that place. The trip was
made from here at 7:16 o'clock with
one of AT. Munoz's large wagons and
the return was made in the same
manner at midnight.
At the meeting of Quinipiac Tribe
in Firemen hall that place, the de-
gree team of the local tribe under
Captain Philip Schwartz conferred
the degree of adoption on six candi-
dates, three being new members and
three were reinstated. At the ban
quet that followed speeches were
made and a social time enjoyed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08
FORMER CLERK
UNDER ARREST

Locked up in the Tombs, New
York, Percy w. Shields, a clerk in
the perfumery department of Park
& Tilford, New York, is charged with
stealing some 100000 worth of i'm
ported perfume. Shields Is said to
By the same Percy w. Shields, who
for a time was in the employe of
George w. Parisen, a former local
druggist.
Park & Tilford is the only firm
handling the perfume In question in
the city, They discovered that the
article was being sold much below
the market price and on investigation
found that M of their managers
working with Shields. was stealing
and selling 1t. They got Shields, but
the manager escaped to Europe.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08
WILL CONFIRM
CLASS OF I2
Rev. Jacob Ganss at st.
Paul's German Church.

Rev. DIR. Jacob Ganss, pastor OF
st. Paul's German Evangelical
church, in First street, viii admins
ter the rites of confirmation at the
church tomorrow afternoon at 3
O'Clock to q class of twelve, five girls
and seven boys.
An elaborate program has been
arranged In connection with the con-
firmation on this day, Palm Sunday.
Rev. DR.. Ganss wiIl preach the ser
mon. In the morning Rev. DR.. Ganss
will confirm a class of twelve in his
other church, st. Peters, in Kreiseh-
erYille.
Those to be confirmed here are.
Freda Jurafski, Minnie Pfeil, Emma
Helfst. Anna Kress, Katie Haner,
George Kutcher, Herbert Kutcher.
Robert Smith, Robert Ceiling. Karl
Peters, Karl Stehlgens and William
Boos.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08

Charles Anderson, of Hall avenue,
was the guest of friends in South
Plainfield yesterday.
Miss Jeanette Larson, of State
street, is being entertained by friends
In New York for the week end.
Hymsn Lipschitz, of Madison ave-
nue., was the guest of friends in
Woodbridge yesterday.
Miss Carrie Amer, of State street,
is spending the day as the guest of
friends in New York.
Bernard Strieff, of State street,
has returned home after visiting
friends in New York.
David Dobbsrof State street, has
returned home after visiting friends
in New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Anderson, OF
New York, are visiting at the home
of relatives in State street.
James Seaman, of Front street,
was the guest of friends in Roosevelt
yesterday afternoon.
Miss Helen Jamerson, Of East Or
ange, is visiting at the home of rela-
tives in New Brunswick avenue for
the week end.
Miss Anna Melick, Of Broad street,
is spending the week end with friends
in New York city.
Harold Wilson, of South River,
who has been visiting friends in
Goodwin street, has returned home.
Miss Grace Reid, Frank Dalton,
Hazel Emmons and George Dunkin
of Freneau, were Perth Amboy visit,
ors Thursday.
Miss Grace Yetman, of Tottenville,
spent Friday morning in town.
Misses Julia and Loretta Kelley,
of Center street, are spending the
day in New York.
Myron Butter, of Staten Island,
was in town yesterday.
Mrs. Ida Bloodgood and Mrs. Will
liam Bloodgood were among the out
of town shoppers yesterday.
Miss Matilda Gunkel, who has beer
absent from her duties for severa.
days, is now able to be out again.
Mrs. Gerrity, of Woodbridge, was
noticed among the visitors from out
of town yesterday.
Mrs. Russell Miles, of Sewaren,
was a local visitor Friday afternoon.
Mortimer Robinson renewed old
acquaintance In town yesterday.
Mrs. Jones of South First street,
is visiting relatives at I%rvington.
Mrs. Andrew Sprague and daugh,
ter were in town yesterday.
Mrs. Columbus Troy, of Staten Is.
land, was a local visitor Friday.
Miss Marjorie Sweet spent Thurs.
day in Railway.
Mrs. William Rhodes entertained
a number Of friends at cards Thurs
day evening. After cards refresh
ments were served, and all present
spent a very enjoyable evening.
Harry Turner, Of Sewaren, was a
local visitor yesterday.
G. Mcknight Smith is visiting his
mother, Mrs. J. Kearny Smith, of Cor
don street today.
Mrs.Louis Kreielsheimer and sor
are New York visitors today.
Mrs Jennie Scott is spending the
day In New York.
Miss Marion Floresch, Of Smith
street, entertained eight Of her little
friends at a birthday party yesterday
afternoon.
William Compton, of Water street
Is spending the day in company with
relatives in New York.
Marfnus Peterson, Of Long Island,
will spend the weekend as the guest
of his mother in Oak street.
Joseph Rosenberg, of State street,
is spending several days as the guest
of friends in New York.
Misses Myrtle and Jane Warren,
of the Trenton State Normal school,
are spending the weekend as the
guest of their mother in Catalpa
avenue.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08
ODD FELLOWS CHANGE
DATE FOR CELEBRATION

At a meeting Of the committee of
the two lodges Of Odd Fellows, held
after the session of Lawrence Lodge
No. 62 in It's rooms in Odd Fellows
hall last night it was announced that
April q the date set for the celebra-
ton Of the ninety-second anniversary
of the founding of the order in this
country would have to be changed,
because Washington hall could not
be secured at that time.
The committee are now consider
ing either May 4th or 9TH. Which
ever one is satisfactory to the grand
officers who will come here on this
occasion. Both Lawrence and Val
halla members will join heartily in
celebrating this event.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08
Count Up Your Sins.

Augustus Montague Topledy's world
famous hymn, Rock of Ages" orig
inally appeared In the Gospel Maya
zine for October, 1775, and was pref
aced by a terrifying list Of the num-
Der OF sins the average man may be
supposed TO commit during the course
of his lifetime.
"At ten years DID," computes the
morbid mathematician who wrote the
article, leach OF US is chargeable with
S15,036,o0o sins, at twenty with $780,
10000" and so on until at eighty
the list stands at 2.552.SS0.O0a
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08
CONDITION IS
NOW CRITICAL

Soren Larsen, about ~forty-two
years old, of PAP New Brunswick
avenue, who as told in the NEWS
yesterday, performed a heroic deed
In trying to saw a team of horses
from being struck at Maurer, is in a
critical condition at the city hospital
and there are grave fears for his re-
coyery.
John Glister. about t~hirty-eight
years old, a Hungarian of Wood
bridge, whom Larsen attempted to
save from being struck, has left the
hospital apparently recovered.
Both men were reported to be do
ing nicely this morning. Glister was
able TO leave the institution, but at
II o'clock Larsen's condition took a
sudden change for the worse. His
pulse rose high and his condition be-
came generally alarming.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08
Chartered P. & r. Tug.

The ocean going tug Wyomissing,
owned by the Philadelphia & Reading
Railroad Company, was chartered by
the New York Herald for work about
the steamship Princess Irene, which
is held in the clutch of the sands of
Fire Island Beach at Long Island.
The vessel is in command Of Captain
Bernard Scott and was taken out Of
Jersey City yesterday. It is q power,
full vessel, being 125 feet long and
capable Of developing ninety horse
power.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08
WORLDS RECORD BOOK SALE.
New York Dealer Pays $~1s2so,ooo For
Churoh's Library.


New York, April S.-A worlds rec
ord in the sale Of books was made
when George D. Smith, a dealer, paid
$1,25o,O00 for the library Of h. Dwight
Church, a Brooklyn millionaire, who
died a year and a half ago. No such
figure ever has been approached at
private sale or auction In this country
or in Europe.
The collection, which contains be-
tween $4,000 and 10000 volumes. is
considered to be one of the finest In
America privately owned. Every vol
ume is a rare one. while manuscripts
and prints of great value are included.
1t cost Mr.. Church $4,000 to get up
the seven volumes of the catalogue.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08
FREED BY UNWRITTEN LAW.
Morth Acautts
Mrs. Elizabeth Brooks.

orth Assaults
Mrs. Elizabeth Brooks.
Fort Worth, Tex, April ga TexaA
jury yielded to a woman's plea to the
unwritten law In a verdict acquittine
Mrs. Elizabeth Brooks Of a charge OF
numbering Mrs. Mary Binford. Mrs.
Brooks testified at her trial that she
had killed Mrs. Binford six weeks age
husbands affections, alienated by the
other woman.
Attorney Walter Scott closed the ar
gument for the defense by singing in
q husky voice, Home, Sweet Home"
1t brought tears to the eyes Of Jurors,
defendant and spectators.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08
S25 ON THE
CHARGE OF WOMAN

Frank Geninski, thirty-fye. years
old, of 20S Han avenue, was fined
$25 by Recorder KehOe this morn
ing, having been arrested on com
plant of assault and battery made
by Mrs. Freda Katz. Mrs. Katz told
a story to the effect that Geninski
had entered her premises and had as
saulted her, throwing plates and
dishes ct her, and showed a cut un-
der one eye said to have been infict-
ed from this course.
Geninski denied the assault and
plate throwing. He said that Mrs.
Katz had struck one Of his children
and that he had only protested with
her for the Trse she had taken.
The fine WI laid.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08
FUNERAL FOR
MRS, ELLEN SHIELDS

The funeral Of Mrs. Ellen Shields,
of $50 Hartford street, was held from
her late residence this morning, fol
lowed by a solemn high mass of re
QUEEN in st. Mary's R. C. church al
Gas o'clock this morning.
Many friends and relatives were
present. Rev. Peter B. Corr was cele-
brant. Rev Thomas Massey deacon
and Rev Francis Gross s~ub-deacon. The
grand sons were the bearers. Inter
ment followed in st. Mary's GENE
terry.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08
POLICE BREAK GANG
OF TROUBLESOME BOYS

Patrolman Hartung broke up a
gang of boys last night who had been
a disturbing influence around Divi-
sion and Washington streets for some
time. Three of the boys were taken
before Recorder Kehoe and released
under parole after a severe repri-
mand.
They were Edward Canary, twelve
years old, of 1853 Washington street;
William Smith, fourteen years old
of 400 Division street, and Raymond
Nixon, eleven years old, of 444 Park
avenue. Action was taken against
the boys on complaint of NJ. Smith.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08
Shade Tree Board Active.

Shade Tree Commissioners Matt
Weirup, John Kutcher and John C.
Donehue are out today inspecting
various premises in the city and fig
uring for the best disposition OF the
trees and shrubs recently received.
The commission has about seventy
Ave linden trees, 100 shrubs and a
number of weeping willows are on
hand.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08
WIFE CAUSE OF SHOOTING.
Missouri Flour Dealer 10 Wounded b,
Companions Husband.

Kansas City, Mo-, April s.-Twt
charges fred from bushes along NORTH
Liberty street, Independence, No, with
a shotgun struck William q. Hagan, 6
-four dealer of this city. He is danger
ously wounded.
John Bramhill, a claim agent for the
Metropolitan Street Railway company
announced that he had done the shoot
ing. He said his wife WAS In thu
buggy with Hagan. Mrs. Bramhill ad
mitted this was true and said her fire.
ouent trips with Hagan were purely
on business.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08
DEATH NEAR FOR JOHNSON.
Former Mayor of Cleveland Is Ready
For tho End.

Cleveland, O., April s.-Formet
Mayor Johnson is ready for death.
81 wish that sleep would COME he
murmured, as a tear started from his
half closed eyes and trickled down hi
cheek.
Mr.. johnson had been lying prac,
tically unconscious since Thursday
evening. The thread that held the
soul to the body had grown very
slight. Several times he opened his
eyes and spoke a word or two to his
attendants, expressing a wish that the
end might come.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08
STRIKE NEW VEIN OF COAL.

Sullivan County IN. W Discovery
Cause Of Much Excitement.
Middletown, N. Y, April SIT is be
neved that a b,H vein Of hard coal has
been discovered near Livingston Man;
or, Sullivan county, and considerable
excitement in that vicinity is the re-
suit.
While digging an eight inch artesian
well at the Corbett and Stewart acid
factory a vein Of dns hard coal waa
struck at 4 depth Of 800 feet. 1t is not
known how thick the vein is, but the
quality II excellent
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08
WILLIAM M. FL0ERSGH
HAS NARROW ESCAPE

William Floerseh, while driving an
automobile westward on Smith street
at Prospect street this afternoon, ex
%perienced a narrow escape from being
struck by q car owned and driven by
an out of town person. The latter was
going southwark on Prospect street
and just grazed F1oersch's machine.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08
ENJOY RUBBER SOCIAL.

About seventy-five people attended
the rubber social held in the chapel
of the First Baptist church last even
ing. The affair vas under the direc-
ton. of the Ladies Aid Society of the
church, yet Mrs. William H. Baw-
denis Sunday school class were in
charge of the evenings entertain
ment. Jonathan Roberts and Miss
Hazel ~Fothergill entertained with
several vocal solos after which games
were played. At 10 o'clock dainty
refreshments were served. A large
supply of rubber was collected by the
affair.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08
ANTON JENSEN GETS
CARLOAD OF F0RDS

Anton Jensen, local agent for the
Ford motor car, is in receipt of a car
load Of Fords which are being distrib-
uted TO purchasers in this city and Vi
cinity. Mr.. Jensen reports much &C
tiyity in the automobile business and
declares as many cars are being sold
to persons in nearby towns as in this
city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08
REQUIEM MASS SAID
FOR JOHN M'PARTLAFD

A solemn high mass of requiem was
said in St. Mary's R. c. church at
10:45 O'Clock this morning for John
Mcfarland, of ia Market street,
who passed away at that place We'd
nesday afternoon. Rev. Thomas Mas
sey was celebrant. Rev. Peter B. Corr
was deacon and Rev. Francis Gross
sub-deacon Many friends and rela-
times were at the mass. Interment
followed in Holy sepulcher cemetery il
Newark.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08
CONNECT NEW PUMP
AT RUNYOh TOMORROW

The new 10000, 900 gallon pump at
the Runyon water works will be con
nected with the twenty-four inch main
tomorrow preparatory to the test the
latter part Of this month.
Sunday has been picked out for the
change as the water used in this city
at that time is not 30 much as on other
days and the connection can be made
with more ease under those circum-
stanees.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08
$4,000 IRON WORKERS
LOCKED OUT IN NORWAY
Special BY United Press wtre.

Special By United Press Wire.
Christtana, Norway, April 8-14,-
900 men in the iron industry are
locked out today as the result of their
demand for a readjustment of the
wage and hour schedule. A general
strike throughout Norway is feared.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08
FUGITIVE BACK FOR TRIAL.
Former Governor Folk of Missouri May
Prosecute Ellis Wainwright.

Prosecute Ellis Wainwright.
st. Louis, April S.-Elhs Wainwright,
retired millionaire brewer, indicted fol
bribery In the Suburban railway doodle
scandal in 1902 and a fugitive in Paris
ever since, walked into Judge Hitch
cocks court and surrendered. Withiu
fifteen minutes he gave a 10000
bond.
Circuit Attorney Jones will ask
former Governor Folk to prosecute fol-
the state. The penalty is two to seven
years in the ~penitentiary. Folk SAID
several months ago that II Wainwright
returned he would aid in the prosecu
ton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08
An Old Tima Jockey plsa.

New York, April S.-George Parmen-
tier, who since youth had been con
nected with racing stables, is dead at
Sheepshead Bay. aged forty-eight. He
was a crack Jockey in his early days
and has had charge of ONE Of the
best horses on the American turf.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08
ALDERMAN SEAMAN TO
Be HOME NEXT WEEK

Alderman Fred A. Seaman, of
Rector street, is expected home
Wednesday after a sojourn of six
weeks at Daytona, Fla. Mr.. Seaman
left Daytona on Monday for ST.
Augustine, thence to Jacksonville,
from where he will sail homeward
today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08
ROBT. COUTS
WINS IN DRILL

The members Of Company G, Of the
Westminster Cadets held a competi-
tive drill in the Presbyterian chapel
last night for the grammar school
pin offered by the organization.
Robert Coutts was awarded the
pin. Four members Of Company B
were the judges. Lieutenant Krogh
who conducted the test was In charge
Of the drill Of Company A, B and c
following.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08
FOR RUMMAGE SALE.

All those having articles for the
rummage sale which the P~resbyte-
rian ladies are going to have as soon
as enough material can be secured
will please notify Mrs. Clarence
Liddle, 178 Rector street. and they
will be called for on Saturdays with
a wagon. This will be no ordinary
rummage sale, but will be a high
class one.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08
Is REELECTED
IN NEW BRUNSWICK
,p.cia1 10 the NEvs.

HpecIuF 70 TIC 2 ANIN 81
New Brunswick, April S-Prof.
George H. Eckels was reelected
superintendent of the public schools
of this city at a meeting of the Board
of Education last night, and all the
teachers were reengaged. Prof.
Eckels was chosen for a term of three
years instead of one under a new
rule.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08

Mrs. Stephen +, Somogyi was ten
dered a surprise last evening by a
number of friends at her home at
State and Market streets. in honor Of
the anniversary OF her birth. Cards
were a feature of the evening and
refreshments were served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08
Fine Reduced To $50.

Recorder Kehoe has reduced the
fine of Alexander Magic. OF 43 Hunt
ington street. from 800 TO $50 but
1t has not as yet been paid. Magic
is charged with stealing gold and
silver from the American Smelling
& Refining Works.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08

Tokyo, April SIX. 0kura has given
t5oo.ooo to be devoted, with a similar
amount donated some time ago by the
emperor, to the relief Of the poor and
a1ck OF Ianan. -
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08
TOM JOHNSON MAY NOT
LIVE THROUGH THE DAY

Special by United Press Wire.
Cleveland, April S:-Doctors said 10
day that Tom Johnson's condition is
very bad this morning and he will
probably not live the day out.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08
o. GARD PARTY.

Invitations have been issued for a
card party to be given at the residence
of Miss Marie Henderson, in los Kear-
ny avenue, on Friday evening, April
IA.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-08
Valuable Dog Killed.

Henry Koch reported to Mounted
Patrolman Hartmann yesterday that a
Hungarian with a rife had killed his
valuable setter dog.