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Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-13

Richard Nelson Potter, of Phila-
delphia. has returned home after a
visit with his uncle, Cashier Harry
Conard, of High street.
Miss Rene Gibbons, Miss Fanny
Nelson and Miss May Gibbons spent
Sunday at Bellewood.
John Rosenberg, of Easton, visit
ed Arthur LaRoe, of Market street.
today.
Harry VanDoren, of Smith street
was a New York visitor yesterday.
Mrs. Charles Skidmore, of High
street, spent yesterday In New York.
Misses May and Irene Gibbons and
Miss Fannie Nelson enjoyed a trip
to Bellewood Park Sunday.
Miss Gertrude Gabriel, of State
street, was the guest of relatives in
Plsirfeld over Sunday.
Mrs, John Bryan, of Fords, was 8
visitor In town yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Gerrity, OF
Woodbridge, were in town Saturday.
Miss Loretta SiIverta, of Old Bridge
spent Saturday afternoon in town.
Mrs. George Cooper, of Railway, re-
newed old acquaintances in town on
Monday.
s. Mr.. and Mrs. Abram Sprague visited
relatives in town Monday afternoon.
Robert H. Beck, of Kearny avenue
Is spending a few days with his brother
in Philadelphia.
Miss Kathleen Martin, Miss Anna
Buote, William Coughlin and John
r. Rielley, Jr., were visitors at Mid
land Beach Sunday.
Fred Massey, of Elizabeth, was a
local visitor today.
Madame Abbie Clarkson Totten,
of New York, was at her studio in
this city today.
Mrs. William F. Pepper, of Totem
Vile, visited here this morning.
Mrs. Hattie Cole, OF Pleasant
Plains. was a local visitor yesterday
afternoon,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-13
DIDIER- MARCH PLANT
FEAR UNION TROUBLE

Varying reports Of union trouble
have been received concerning the
Didier-March Company's plant at
Keasbey, but today these rumors
cannot be confirmed. 1t was stated
In a Newark paper yesterday that
trouble at the plant, among the $50
masons employed In construction
work, was expected daily, but this
likelihood the officials deny.
At the meeting last night of the
Woodbridge Township Committee a
communication was received from
the Didier-March Company asking
for ample police protection in view
of the threatening danger among the
masons. The committee took favor
able action and appointed Commit
teemen Dooley and kaufman as q
special committee to take charge OF
the matter.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-13
ONE YEAR AGO TODAY

Charles X. Hamilton few from
New York to Philadelphia in an aero
plane, but on the return trip was
forced to land in the meadows at
South Amboy, at 1855 P. M. Crowds
from this city saw the daring aero
naut start from the narrow county
road at $50 P. M.
The Board of Aldermen held a
second hearing on the wet Dock
property.
President Rev. Julian Ziellnski, OF
the Board Of Library Trustees, ap-
pointed committees for the ensuing
year.
State Detective Lester ]. Under
hill, of this city, was elected chair
man of the Board of Directors of
the State Detective Bureau at the
annual meeting held in Newark.
Caused Trouble At Plant.
Patrolmen l.. G. Jensen and An
drew Jensen went after a trouble
some man at the new oil refining
plant of the Barber Asphalt Paving
Company yesterday afternoon, but
when they arrived the bird had
flown. They were informed by ia
cob Ludwig that the man had board
ed a train for Elizabeth.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-13
NO CONTRACT AWARDED
BY WOODBRIDGE COM.
specta, to the EVENING NEWS,

bpcC1Qf 10 bhS q Y u vs.
Woodbridge, June 13:-Despite the
fact hat five new bidders presented
proposals to the township committee
last night, on the Mutton Hollow Road,
Ridgedale avenue, and Holton street
and Cliff road, no contracts were
awarded because the bids received were
too complicated, also owing to the writ
of certiorari still pending in the su-
preme court.
Conspicuous by their absence were
the bids of M. Irving Demarest and
Thomas F. DUNCAN, who were low
on the three roads on the first occasion.
and L. B. Jaun, to whom the contracts
were awarded on May IL. Mr.. Juan
was $4,000 higher than the other con-
tractors, and it caused legal proceed
ings. Juan's bids averaged 90c. and
the lowest contractors, Gle. The bids
last night were around Sic.
Following were the bids last night:
Holton street and Cliff road; J.. c,
Fowler, 81, S69.45; Liddle and Pfeiffer.
$2,038.85; Collins and Gundrum, 3d..
473.51. Mutton Hollow roadt J. G.
Fowler, ~$2,443.29; Collins and Gun.
drum, S 3,979.38; John Quinlan, 1880.
OIL; F. R. Edgar, 1881. 90. J. O. Fow,
Ter $2,055; F. R. Edgar, $2,43T.
The highest and lowest bidders on
the roads on the previous occasion
were: Cliff road and Holton street
NJ. Irving Demarest, 81, 693.o3; L. B
Juan, $~2,495.61. Mutton Hollow road:
Thomas F. DUNCAN, $~2,10s.97; Juan,
So, 559.25; Ridgedale avenue DUNCAN,
$2,025; Juan $2,672.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-13
Fined for Selling Oleo.

Trenton, June 13:-Havtns been
found guilty of Illegally transporting
oleomargarine from Hoboken to New
York Frederick Wilson was fined
500 IN the United States District
Court yesterday. Judge Rellstab in
sentencing Wilson criticized him
severely for his refusal to divulge
the names of the persons for whom
he was acting. Wilson persisted
throughout in shielding his associ-
ates and 1t was this fact rather than
the seriousness of the offense that
led to the imposition Of a substantial
fine.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-13
CLASS
TO GRADUATE
Record for High School,
As Members Proud.

Edgar H. Kleinhans, principal of the
high school, late this afternoon an
nounced that the entire class Of 1911
passed through the seniar examinations
without a failure. 1t is a marvellous
record and one not often credited to
an school or staff of instructors. TIC
be sure there were a number left by
the way side during the spring months
but the class as it stands to-day will
be graduated on June 20.
Although some were in doubt during
the "fnals' the classes record remains
unimpaired. The graduates are:
Misses Helen Bardrum, Agnes Brown,
Elizabeth Brown, Margaret Booz, Flor
ence Ciani, Thressa eager, Edith Gal
lagher, Dorothy Goldberger, Sarah
Goldstein, Ruth Hegstrom, Kathryn
Herbert, Esther L~ovenberg, @. E.
L'Hommedieu, Honora A. Martin, Ele
amor Meade, Mary Mcintyre, Grace
o 'Brien, Lydia Olsen, Clara Petersen,
Dorothy sher, Lille Singer, Marguer,
lite Strandberg, Mollie Roth, May Ii
CHE and Margaret Wight, W. Gerald
Barnes, Victor E. Binish, j. Scott
Burns, Edward Dreibelbies, Alvin ia
cobson, Harry Levine, Joseph Mas
sopust, Earl Mullins, Francis McCor-
mick, Fred O'Brien, John Pfeiffer,
Kenneth Pierson, John Polensky, Hans
Roessler, George Seaman, Harry
Schwartz, G. Hallam Skeen, Wallace
sofeld, William Wilson and Russell
Woo1om.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-13

Rapid strides are being made in the
preparations for the first picnic of the
Puritan Athletic Club to be held on
Friday night, July IA, in Pulaski Park
1852 State street. 1t is planned to make
this the first event of it's kind under
the auspices of the Puritan A. G. the
best social affair ever attempted by
This popular organization. Dancing is
to be a feature attraction, for which
music will be furnished by Steinhaus-
er's orchestra. A small admission fee
will be charged for men and ladies will
be admitted free. Various kinds of re-
freshments will be served. The commit
tee of arrangements is working indus
triously to complete details of the
plans. On the committee are: Will
liam Petersen, chairman; A. Andersen,
assistant chairman; Andrew Clausen,
M. Quinlan, F. Madsen, E. Jensen and
J. Levy.
David Wohlgemuth proprietor OF
Dawes Cafe at 26 Smith street, left
yesterday afternoon for Mt. Clemens,
Mich. MI. Wohlgemuth, who goes to
that place for his health, expects to
be gone several weeks.
Borough Clerk George W. DeVoe, OF
Spotswood, was a visitor here to-day
Former Freebooter Asbury Fountain
of Matawan, spent yesterday in this
city.
City Attorney G. c. Hommann is q
Trenton visitor to-day.
Mrs. Harry Matthews, of South Am
boy was a local visitor Saturday.
John Fenger has changed his
place of residence to 228a Rector
street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-13
REPORT LANEY
LAND IS SOLD

1t is reported that Mrs, Charles S.
Laney has sold her property at Mar
ket and Water streets and that sever
al residences will be erected on the
site. While the name of the pur-
chaser or the amount of money in
volved cannot be learned, 1t is stated
on good authority that the contract
for the transfer has been signed.
The property Is 100 feet on Market
street, 100 feet on Water street, 120
feet on Front street and extends
easterly 120 feet from Front street
to low water mark. 1t is considered
one of the most desirable residential
sites in the city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-13
DEPT.
DISCLOSURES
Investigating Committee
Summons Secretary Knox.
.peciat bv United Press Wire.

Special By United Press Wire.
Washington, June 13:-Startling
disclosures were made today before
the committee which Is investigating
the expenditures in the state depart
ment. Discussing Officer Morrison
interested the committee when. he
said $4,000 had been paid Frederick
Hale, son of former Senator Hale,
from the boundary commission fund
on the sole authority of a blank
voucher o. KID. by Secretary Knox.
A subpoena was issued for Mr.. Knox,
who will appear tomorrow.
Morrison otherwise astounded the
committee by saying that the lost
voucher on which former chief clerk,
now Consul General Nicholson, at
Calcutta, was given s2,45O to pay
for a portrait costing $3.50, had been
found on the floor of his office a
week ago. He said a messenger
found it and that he thinks some one
put 1t there.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-13
MACCABEES TO
PARADE JULY d
Jefferson Tent Plans--hom-
ination OF Officers.

Besides the semi-annual nomina-
ton and election of officers Of Jefer-
son Tent, knights Of the Maccabees
Of the World, in Moose hall last
night, considerable other business
of Importance was transacted. Bee
rotary George Ritter, who represent
ed the tent at the annual state con
vention held recently at Asbury
Park, made a report Of the proceed
ings and announced that the 1912
convention would be held in this city
next year.
At the convention this year Mr..
Ritter was honored by being chosen
state first master Of guards, which
fact he officially made known at the
meeting. 1t was decided to enter the
parade IN this city on July Fourth,
with an elaborate float showing of
the work of the order. One applica-
ton was received and the annual pic
mic to be held this summer was dis,
cussed. The committee appointed at
a recent meeting reported progress,
The commfttee named to arrange
for the July Fourth parade is com
posed of John Blow, the present COM
mander; Edward Callahan, Louis
Lonseth, George Ritter and Jacob
Roth.
The newly elected officers are:
Commander, Edward Callahan; lieu.
tenant commander, M. ]. Seller;
chaplain, ]. E. Apologize; physician.
DR.. q. A. Hults; sergeant, Raymond
Funk; first master Of guard, Sidney
Hults; second master of guard, Mich
ael Tyrell; sentinel, Gustave Young
The office picket which was left We
cant, will be filed at the next meet
ing.
The installation will take place al
the first meeting in July, when it is
expeced that several of the state of.
ficers will be present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-13
LAST DAY AT WEST POINT.
Eighty-three New L~ieutensnts Received
Diplomas This Morning.

Eighty NlF~S NS" %ieNbStiSfAS iAs@oiTS0
Diplomas This Morning.
West Point, \. Y, June 13.-There
was much to interest the visitors at
West Point at the closing Of the ex-
ercises which have been IN progress
for the past week. There was the
annual reunion Of the Association Of
Graduates, there being nearly 200
members IN attendance. The dedica-
ton Of the memorial window in the
new chapel, which was presented by
this association, took place, and IN
address was delivered by General
Horace Porter.
Henry L. Stimson, secretary Of war,
was received with the customary
salute, a review of the corps of ca
diets and q reception at the quarters OF
General and Mrs. Thomas n. Barry.
This morning at 1890 o'clock the sec
rotary delivered an address and pre-
sented the diplomas to the ~eighty-three
members OF the graduating class. Gen
eral Leonard Wood, chief Of the army
staff, also delivered an address to the
class,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-13
M'HkMARk To BEGIN
ACTIVE WORK TODAY

Michael j. Mcnamara, the newly
appointed building inspector in this
city, will probably begin active duty
in his new position this afternoon.
He expects to receive a supply OF
blanks to be used by prospective
builders and these will probably be
in readiness for distribution this af-
ternOon.
Mr.. Mcnamara is rooming temper
arily with Henry loft, sealer OF
weights and measures, on the second
floor of the city hall building.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-13
DAY WILL Be
OBSERVED TOMORROW

Every municipality in the country
has taken appropriate steps TO OBJ
serve Flag Day tomorrow in an en-
tirely BETTING manner and this city
will probably be bedecked with flags
Of individuals and patriotic mer-
chants having the observation Of the
day and & tribute to the flag always
in mind.
Although the banking institutions,
federal building, and other places Of
business will not close, the day will
be set aside with due reverence by
every true American citizen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-13
DRUGGISTS AT
ASBURY PARK
Local Members at Convention
--Others to Join.

A number OF local druggists will
attend the annual convention of the
New Jersey Pharmaceutical Associa-
ton In Asbury Park, which opens to-
day and will continue until Friday
night. There will be three new
members taken into the organization
from Perth Amboy this year, who
are Arthur D. Garben, Stephen Rost-
kowski and Raymond Killenberger.
They will probably go to the conven-
ton on Thursday. G. w. Parisen
and R. D. Garben expect to attend
tomorrow's sessions.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-13
BAPTISTS AT
PHILADELPHIA
One of Greatest D~enomina-
tionaI Meetings Now on.
speclaI bu Untted Press WIre.

Special By United Press Wire.
Philadelphia, June 13:-One of
the greatest UNCONVENTIONAL demon
STATIONS in the world was inaugur-
ated here today when the Northern
Baptist convention opened its session.
The conventions of the Northern
American Baptists and the Baptist
World Alliance will follow the one
opened today when Rev. DR.. E. w.
Hunt called the meeting to order.
Five million American and many
millions foreign Baptists viii be
represented by delegates at the ses-
sions which are to close June %.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-13
Reformatory School Exercises.

The closing exercises of the New
Jersey Reformatory School at Rah-
way will be held on Wednesday, June
81, consisting of an exhibition Of the
work done by the inmates, physical
exercises, a literary program and a
military drill. Actresses will be de-
livered by Judge Thomas A. Davis,
of Essex, and Judge Robert Carey,
of Hudson county. The exercises
will begin at 1880 O'Clock in the az
ternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-13

A Hungarian, about nineteen
years old, had the fingers of his right
hand crushed about 8 O'Clock yester-
day afternoon. He was attended by
DR.. G. w. Tyrrell.
-Patrolman Niels Tonnesen
found a three-year-old lost child on
Smith street Saturday afternoon. 1t
was turned over to Its mother.
Perth >Amboy Lodge, Ancient
Order United Workmen, held a regu-
lar meeting in Foresters' hall last
night.
"A meeting of Middlesex Coun-
Gil. No. LOO, Royal Arcanum, Will
be held in Odd Fellow hall tonight.
Court Standard, No. III, For
esters of America, meets tomorrow
night.
-Halcyon Castle, No. 81, Knights
of the Golden Eagle, is scheduled to
meet tonight.
A convocation Of Amboy Chap
ter, No. Al, Royal Arch Masons, was
held In Masonic hall last night.
During the months of June, July
and August, Willow Grove, Woodmen
Circle, will meet but once a month,
on the fourth Monday. There was
no meeting last night.
Algonquin Lodge, Knights Of
Pythias, held a meeting in Odd Eel
low hall last night.
Washington Fife, Drum and
Bugle Corps, held a meeting and
practice last night.
"A meeting of Grace English
Lutheran church council will be held
at the church tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-13
FIRE SCARE IN STORE
BRINGS OUT COMPANY

A fire scare In the hardware store
of Charles Cohen, at 334 State street,
at 7:15 o'clock last night resulted in
calling out the Protection Hook &
Ladder truck, although there was no
need for 1t. During the absence of
Mr.. Cohen, Mrs. Cohen attempted TO
start a gasoline lighting machine. A
fame shot through a pipe in a wall
which alarmed neighbors and a call
was sent for hremen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-13
LITTLE BOY AT RUhY0K
is SERIOUSLY BURNED
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Runyon, June 13;-Elmer, the year
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Dieker,
of this place, was seriously burned
about the lower portion of his body
yesterday afternoon. His clothes caught
fire and his lower limbs were badly
burned. DR.. I. c.. CrandalI was sum
moned and dressed the lads injuries af-
ter which he pronounced him out of
danger.
B. F. Bloodgood, a neighbor of the
Dieker family, rescued the boy in the
nick of time and smothered the flames
of his clothing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-13
CHURCH MAKE APPEAL
TO BOYS OF STREET
Special BIZ United Press Wire.

Special By United Press Wire.
Pittsburg, June 13.-The Ben
Avon Presbyterian church which is
under the course of construction here
will make a strong play for a large
membership from boys and young
men of the streets, and children OF
members Of the congregation. In
one portion of the building will be
one of the most modernly equipped
gymnasiums in the city. Use Of 1t
will be free to all members of the
Sunday school and Of the immediate
neighborhood.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-13
FRATERhAL FEELING
IN THE STEEL TRADE
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Washington, June III. H. Gay
ley; former Tice-Dresident of the Uni
ted States Steel Corporation, told the
Stanley House investigating commit
tee today that a "fraternaI feeling
had always existed among steel man
ufacturers regarding prices and
methods Of manufacture. He admit
ted that the price Of 81 a ton on
steel rails had been agreed upon af-
ter a conference between the manu-
facturers and railway officials.
Let the NEWS tell YOUR Wants
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-13
CALLED FOR
INSLEE STREET FIGHT

A fight between residents of Maur-
er and Inslee street yesterday after
noon necessitated the calling of the
police Joe Somkand and Steve Ko-
Vasch, of Maurer, were engaged in
an alteration with a man named
Of Inslee street. When
Patrolman Hartmann arrived the
trouble had been quelled and there
was no need for arrests.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-13
BOLTS OF LIGHTNING
CAUSE DAMAGE HERE
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place. He complained to Patrolman
Andrew Jensen and asked that be
have conditions improved. He told
the officer that he didn't mind being
Isolated in such a amer from enc
mics, but he disliked being separated
from friends and patrons.
Loses Turtles in Water.
A man with two swapping turtles
attempted to enter Baumlin's place
yesterday and lost the turtles in the
water. A searching party was out
all day yesterday and they were final
ly recovered towards nightfall. They
are To- in soup at the cafe, ready
por earu{po
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-13
BAR CORONATION FLIGHTS.
English Home Ofhcs Warns Avistors
Not TO Try Counter Attraotjons

London, June 13.-The home Office
has issued a notice warning atrmen
against attempting to make spectacu-
lar flights over the city during the cor
onation.
The notice warns sviators that the
penalty for such flights, If tried, shall
be a fine of $1,000 or six months In
prison. or both, If the attempt at flying
ts made on June q or 2S, which are
the two big days of the approaching
celebration.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-13
Bids for School Board.

The Board of Education meets to-
night and will receive bids for coal
and for the $4,000 addition to the
high school. Ten local contractors
are said t be figuring on the latter
work.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-13
Courses In High School.

Members of the high school fac
ulty and teachers of the eighth grade
in the grammar school held a confer
enc yesterday afternoon in the high
schooi to make plans for courses OF
study next fall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-13

The Board of Trade meets tonight
to discuss the question of cheaper gas
in this city and a Credit Association,
adopted by several other New Jersey
cities recently.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-13
Boy Reported Missing,

1t was reported to the police today
that william Skoyboe. a fourteen
year-old boy living at $50 Hall ave
nue. had been, missing from his
home since yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-13
A COMING NEEDING.

Simon j. Dwyer, Of Elizabeth
street, this city, and Miss Lola Dem
ing Hooper, of Tyrell street. Totem
vile, will be married In st. Mary's R.
G. church on Saturday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-13

The EVENING NEWS has the
circulation In the county,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-13
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL.

The Woman's Club, Of st. Ste
phen's Danish Lutheran church, will
hold a strawberry festival In the
basement of the church Thursday
night. A fine musical program is be-
ing arranged and a pleasant evening
is in store for all who attend.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-13
LODGE SAYS IT WILL PASS
Massachusetts, Senator VIII Not Tr,
20 Amend ReelprooltN Bill.

Washington, June 19.-"Reciprocity
will go through the senate all right"
said Senator Lodge of Massachusetts,
In an interview at the White House
whether the Root amendment goes
through is not so material Even If +,
does not the agreement will be Just
as effective"
Senator Lodge said be had abandon
ed his idea of offering an amendment
for the protection OF fishermen In bis
state.
II you have something to trade
put an advertisement In u *
change ro'rmn.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-13

The news when 1t is news in the
EVENING NEWS
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-13
PLAN STRAWRIDE.

A meeting Of the entertaining com
mittee of the high school class OF ~
was held last night at the home OF
Miss Katherine Osterhout, in Wood
ruff place. The committee planned
to have a strawride and lawn festi-
val Friday, June 80. The party VIII
ride to the home Of Pearl Koch, in
the upper part Of Amboy avenue,
and Will have their lawn festival
there. The class will meet at Miss
O%sterhout's house about 1880 P. M.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-13

Let the NEWS ten your Wants.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-13

The engagement of Miss Anna
Holm, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
p. Holm, of Rector street, and
Edward DeMonseigel is announced.
Miss Holm Is a high school teacher
and said today she would resume her
duties next fall. The wedding VIII
probably be in June, 1912. Mr.. De
MonseigeI is a dentist.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-12-14
FASHION IN WRITING PAPER
Lonu, Marrow Envelope In Which
Folded Square Sheet FIts 10
the Mode at Present.

Practically all fashionable writing
paper Is accompanied BY long and
narrow envelopes in which the folded
square sheet fits. Styles In dies
change with other fashions that gov"
ern correct writing-paper. The most
popular monogram die today is circu-
lar in form, with the circle usually In
dicated by the shape Of the letters.
Another popular die is diamond
shaped, and is placed in the middle OF
q page at the top. Drop letters, too
especially in script type, retain their
popularity, but are now made long.
very narrow, and more decorative
with linked and interlaced letters.
Indeed, interlaced letters are the rule
in new dies, and the latest designs
look like Egyptian hieroglyphics rath-
er than any letters. known to this
continent and century.-Harper's Ba-
gar.