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Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-06
CONSTABLEGOT
ALL He SOUGHT

District Court Clerk Jesse Colyer
got out of bed at five O'Clock this
morning to issue a writ of attachment
against Isidore Gussow, a State street
tailor who was having his goods moved
out Of town. A writ was secured at
the instance of Nathan Morrison who
had a claim of $50 against Gussow.
Hearing that Gussow was likely to
slip out of this locality Morrison had
his place watched. Early this morning
Julius Frankel, an express man was
seen loading Gussow's effects into a
large van. A writ of attachment was
obtained from District Court Clerk Col
yer and given to Constable John g.
Brown ia serve. He caught Frankel
with the goods near Sturms on State
street. Frankel promised to wait wffle
Brown got Morrison, but drove off to
the north as soon as Brown left him.
Brown started in pursuit In q bak-
er's wagon but seeing that he was be-
ing outdistanced left the wagon and
took a trolley car catching Frankel
at Boynton Beach. Here strong meas
ures we're required to make Frankel
turn around but he finally returned
with the constable. Mrs. Gussow then
settled the bill claimed by Morrison
and got her goods back.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-06
In Bad Wav

The remarkable resemblance of Vic
tor Herbert and Wilton Lackaye has
often been the subject Of comment.
1t also happens that both gentlemen
possess decided opinions, are not
averse to airing them and rigidly re-
fuse to yield a point taken In argu,
ment. The other day they were stand
ing on the pavement In front of tho
Lambs club loudly discussing some
matter OF immediate interest. An
other member Of the Lambs stepped
out, looked at them and then retrested
to the clubs interior. He went to the
telephone and called up William Null
doom. the aest cure man.
Come get me. Billy" said he. Il
need a rest. I know I've been hitting
It up lately, but I didn't think that I
was that bad. What's the matterf
why, l Just saw Victor Herbert stand
ing in front Of himself having a fight
with himself
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-06
HIGHER COURT
MUST DECIDE
|. v. Tax Case Argued at
Trenton Yesterday.

With the Lehigh Valley Transpor-
tation Company working in this city
In its effort to GUST the State Board
Of Assessors out of its claim on the
taxes paid by that organization the
matter will now go to the supreme
court for a decision. The company
double taxation for the first time in
its history. The State Bgard Of AS
SCISSORS levied against tvs company
this year without notifying this city
which levied as usual some $4,000
on the floating equSnent of the
company estimated az $385,50Q.
City Attorney Hommann appeared
before the board at Trenton yester-
day and asked by what authority 1t
assessed the transportation company.
He was told by authority of the at
torney general. The state board
considers the transportation effects,
tugs, barges, ETC., as railroad proper
ty and Is assessing IN this ground.
The city of Perth Amboy considers
the company as a distinct organiza-
tion from the Lehigh Valley rail-
road. Perth Amboy always has had
NhC PltfAlCBC vi a5bCpS1nS ha0 iCFy
ing upon the transportation company
and 1t regards the assessment of the
State Board OF Assessors as an i'm
position, particularly In view of the
fact that 1t was done without notics
to local authorities who have already
included the anticipated sum In the
1911 budget.
While the Lehigh Valley Trans
portation Company contracts to do
needed work for the Lehigh Valley
Railroad Company, it also does gen.
eral work for other companies. 1t
has a branch in Jersey City. In as
sessing this transportation company
the State Board Of Assessors placed
a value of $482,070 upon It's floating
equipment, which included the Jer-
sey City property. This vas done in
apparent guess work as the trans
%portation company has refused to
allow the state access to its books
while 1t has extended this courtesy
to Perth Amboy.
II this city should lose the privi-
lege of levying on the effects of this
company 1t would not only lose some
$4,000 yearly In taxes, but s385,400
In the assessed valuation Of the pro-
perty in the city, which would mean
an increase In the tax rate accord
ingiy. The $4,000 would also be APP
port1oned throughout the stats to
the maintenance and support Of the
free public schools, one-half of one
per cent. going for state uses. Perth
Amboy would accordingly receive
little benefit from the money, while
heretofore it has had the use of the
greater portion of it, or that part
which is ~customarily retained by the
city exclusive Of the portion assign
ed for state and county purposes.
The matter will come up in the
supreme court probably in the Feb
ruary term. Collins and Corbin, of
Jersey City, represent the transpor-
tation company and Charles G. HON.
mann the city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-06
ENDEAVORERS
HAVE SESSION

The regular monthly business meet
ing of the Presbyterian Christian En-
deavor Society was held last evening.
The president, Harry Comings, presid-
ed and Harry vanDoren opened the
meeting with prayer.
A letter was received from the local
union in regard to the Workers Ii
brary which the Middlesex Local I'm
ion will give at each spring meeting.
In order to get this library the So
eiety will be required to keep a rec
ord, beginning January l, 1911 Of the
increase in membership In attendance
at both Christian Endeavor and church
prayer meetings and in per capita
gifts. A printed form will be sent to
each society every two months which
should be filed out and sent to the
secretary of the local union. This IL
brary will be awarded In the spring
of 1912 to the society having the best
record from January /, 1911 to Janu.
airy /, 1919. A committee Of Ave will
be appointed to look after this work
in this society and q committee of five
will be appointed to collect seven cents
from each member to go towards the
expense Of the local union.
An invitation to the Middlesex
County Union to hold their spring
meeting in Ike Presbyterian church in
this city was voted on last evening and
viii be sent to them, the date to be
chosen later.
A vote Of thanks was given Ira r.
Grouse for the carpenter work done
for the recent play which he donated
TO the society. The meeting closed
with prayer and a social hour enjoyed
with the following committee serving
chicken sandwiches and sweet pickles:
Miss Alice McClymont, Miss Edythe
Boehma Miss Lesia Henry. Miss Laura
Washburn, Miss Helana Wright, Mrs.
J. ]. Parsons, Edgar Mullen and John
Peterson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-06
OBITUARY
MRs. AUGUSTA JEFFERIEs.

Mrs. Augusta Arnold Jefferies
died Wednesday in New York. She
was a daughter of the late John
Arnold and sister of William G.
Arnold, Of New York. The funeral
will be held from the residence of
her brother-in-law, DR.. Richard r.
Lyle, 1875 West 136th street, New
York tomorrow morning at II
o'clock. The body will be brought
here on the train leaving West Twen-
ty-third street Central station at
1850 o'clock and due to arrive here
at 1908 O'Clock. Interment viii fol.
low In the ArEoid plot In Alpine
cemetery, Rsy. James L. Lancaster,
OF st. Peters Episcopal church. VIII
o~nleiate ut the grave. Fred r. Fox
VIII meet the body en- Ata Arrival
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-06
Humility.

Lord, from far severed chimes we come
To meet at last In thee, our home.
Thou. who hast been our guide and guard,
Be still -onf hope Cur rtcb- EeY@rdE--~.
Defend us, Lord, from every III.
Strengthen our hearts to do thy win.
In all we plan and all we do
Still keep us to thy service true.
Oh, let US hear the inspiring word
Which they of old at Horeb heard!
Breathe to our hearts the high command,
eco onward and possess the land!'
Thou who art light, shine OF each soul.
Thou who art truth, each mind control.
Open our eyes and make US see
The path which leads to heaven and thee.
John Hay.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-06

laird rode home.
He came to
mighty excava-
ton on the hill
side. The trench
was both long
and deep.
Very tired and
somewhat short
grained in tenn
per, h II was
S e a t e d on a
mound Of earth
vast as the foun-
dations of q for
tress. There's
nae fox h ere,
laird" said John,
wiping the honest
sweat of endeav-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-06
Went Her One Better.

Two young women who had been
great friends in their youth met aft
er the lapse Of many years. They had
much to tell and to hear of all that
had happened in the interval.
Both had been married, and among
other things one said: "You know, I
live in Africa on an ostrich farm, and
my husband is often three whole days
at a time ON an ostrich"
ooh, that's nothing" said the other.
my husband is often three whole
weeks at a time on a larkr'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-06
Adam and Eve.

~ hope this expulsion of ours is not
going to injure our social position"
said Eve ruefully.
81 guesssnet." replied Adam. 'They
can't stop US from being n of the
very first families, whatever they do"
~ don't find our names here in the
Social Register" said Eve. looking
the volume over.
Look under 'Dilatory Domiciles,' my
love-" said Adam as he went out and
named the jackass after himself
Harper's Weekly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-06
GRAPES DISCHARGED
AS BEING DEMEnTED

Special bH United Press Wire.
New Brunswick, Jan. 6:-Martin
Grapes, of Ernston, ear South AM
boy, who was sentenced to serve six
months in all for illegal selling of
liquor, was released by Judge Lyon
this morning, after serving about
three months of the time. DR.. Ed
a Carroll, the county physician,
informed the court that Grapes
health is falling and he is believed
to be demented. He recently com-
mitted a scene In the county Jail,
when he rushed up to a grated door
and declared himself guilty and
wanted to be electrocuted.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-06
CHARGED WITH BREAKING
AND ENTERING HOUSE
~ . "a rvggTwg wUwy.

spscsas to the EVENING NEWS.
Keansburg, Dec. 6:-Edward Ravens,
of this place, was placed under arrest
by officer James Maean, of Keyport,
last night on g warrant sworn out by
John Gillies, of Arlington, but who
resides In this place for the summer
moRths. on the charge of breaking
into his summer residence. Although
the warrant was issued several months
ago last night AFFORDED the first chance
to land the prisoner as he has not been
seen for two months. Several inhabi-
tants OF Keansburg recognized him
while riding a trolley car yesterday and
informed Officer Macan.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-06

and John were
passing a hole In
the moor, when
the laird turned
his thumb over
his shoulder and
said, John, / saw
a tod (fox) gang
in there"
ibid ye, indeed,
laird!" cried John,
all his hunting
blood instantly on
fire. "Ride ye
your lane to toon
I'll howk the crai.
tur ooti"
Back went John
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-06
Custom House Report.

Business in the custom house for
the port OF Perth Amboy has been
greater the past six months than II
has been for a corresponding period
in any other year OF its existence.
The first six months OF the present
fiscal year show an increase In col
lections of s12S,023.07 over the first
six months of the previous fiscal
year. The collections for the past
six months were $285,713.05 as
against s137.6S9.9s OF the first six
months Of last year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-06
wfh>1
'9''tES1

Jerome Fields, of Elizabeth. Is
being entertained at the home of
friends In this city for the afternoon.
Andrew Wight, OF High street,
who is confined to his home by
pneumonia, is somewhat improved
today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Harris, of
New York, are being entertained by
friends in State street for several
days.
Samuel sarokin, of New York, is
at the home Of his parents in New
Brunswick avenue for several days.
Jonah Goldsmith, of State street,
was the guest of friends In New
York yesterday afternoon.
Miss Rose Benton, of Hall venue,
spent yesterday afternoon In COM
pany with friends In South Amboy.
avenue, has returned home after be-
Ing entertained at the home of
friends In Keyport,
Miss Ethel Davis, of Mechanic
street, is unable to leave her home
owing to illness.
The condition of Alvin b. Fox, of
Rector street, who is i'll with pneu-
monia at the homo of his sister in
Irvtngton, is much improved today.
Miss Bessie Hunter, of Gordon
street, is unable to leave her home
owing to illness.
Miss Clara Beebe, of High street,
is confined to her home with grip.
Malcolm Crowell, a student at
Dartmouth, resumed his studies af-
ter spending several days at the
home of his parents in Rector street.
Miss Belle Gussow, of New York,
who has been visiting at the home
of her parents In Broad street for
several weeks, has returned home.
Edward j. Peterson, of Washing
ton street, was the guest Of friends
in Main street, Woodbridge, last
night.
William Kenna, of Commerce
street, who has been the guest Of
friends in Elizabeth, has returned
home.
Mrs. r. Roman, of Park avenue,
the guest of friends in Wood
bridge yesterday afternoon.
- Mrs. Katherine Walker, of South
Amboy, spent yesterday afternoon
as the guest of friends in State
street.
Miss Anna Triculous, of State
street, who has been Ill, is again
able to be about.
Miss Sarah Kaufman, of State
has returned home after a
visit Of several days with friends in
New York.
Walter Hope, of Fayette street,
was entertained at the home OF
friends In New York yesterday after
noon.
Mrs. Anthony Johnson, Of Water
street, who has been the guest of
friends in New York, has returned
home.
Joseph Dunn, Of Jersey City, spent
this morning as the guest Of friends
In Washington street.
Joseph Kelly, Of Center street, was
In company with friends in New
last night.
Herbert S~trandberg, of Yonkers, N.
Y h has bean visiting his mother
in Washington street, has returned to
his home.
Charles Hinkle, q student at Lafay-
cite College, has resumed his studies
after a short visit at the home of his
In Washington street.
Emil Volkman, o. State street, is
spending the afternoon at the homo OF
in New York.
Samuel Greene, Of State street, has
returned home after visiting friends
New York.
Matthew Urbanski, Of New York,
who has been the guest of his parents
in Washington street, has returned to
his ehome.
Mrs. P. Kelly, Of Jefferson street,
has returned home after being enter
tanned by friends in New York.
Miss Ella Hansen, Of Madison ave
nue., has returned home after a visit of
DAVIS with friends in Newark.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-06
BRING WATER
GO. TO TIME
Tore Up Road at Fords
Without Permission.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
New Brunswick, Jan. 6:-Follow-
ing an announcement made by Free
holder Anthony j. Gebhardt, at the
meeting of the Board of Freeholders
held yesterday afternoon at the court
house, that the Middlesex Water
Company, of Metuchen, had torn up
the county road between Ford Cor
ner and Perth Amboy, for the pur-
pose Of laying their pipes without
first obtaining permission from the
board, the members of that body
passed a resolution referring the
matter to County Solicitor Coan.
and for him to take such steps in
the matter as he may deem advis-
able. Under the ordinance passed
by the board several months ago a
fine will be imposed upon anyone
who will tear up the roads of the
county without obtaining permission
from the board.
Report of Supervisor.
James De Hart, supervisor of
roads, presented his report for the
year which showed the amount of
money that had been spent during
the past year on preparing and re-
pairing roads throughout the county.
The report OF the supervisor showed
that there were many miles of roads
which had been repaired during the
first year of the present board, and
so far the roads had given satisfac-
tion. The report further showed
that the receipts OF the roads includ-
ing $4,000 which had been placed
In the budget for this work, was
$~64,476.78, and the disbursements
were s60,465.87, leaving a balance
of $4.011.11.
Cheesequake Bridge.
Freebooter Kerr brought up the
question of a new bridge over
C~heesequake creek, He said that
the present bridge there will last but
a short time and something should
be done. 1t was decided to hold a
meeting at the court house this af-
ternoon when Mr.. Brown, vice-pres-
ident of the New Jersey Central
Company, could attend. The COM
pany Is to pay one-half of the cost
for the erection of the bridge. The
present bridge has been given con-
siderable, and 1t is the plan
of the board to have a new bridge
there by the time that navigation to
the sea shore opens. The board has
not yet decided what kind of a
bridge will be erected, as sealed bids
will have to be asked for.
Committees Named.
Before the meeting adjourned Dr.
rector Hendricks named his standing
committees for the year, which are
the same as those of last year.
County Physicians Report.
DR.. Edgar Carroll, county physi-
clan, presented his report for the
year. The report showed that there
were three murders during the year,
the killing of the baby OF Katie Ber-
ko, at Perth Amboy, Patrick Cahill
at New Market, and Tony Kuktar-
sky, at Port Reading. The account
of the three men who were killed In
recent wreck on the P~ennsylva-
MIA ra1fruad at sailiatone Junction
two weeks ago, WAS also contained
in the report. During the year there
has been six ~autopsies and 1--WE lun-
acy examinations.
The board adjourned to meet again
on January 16, at 2 O'Clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-06
r. o. e. onicers Installed.

District Deputy Grand Worthy
President Mansell, assisted by Wor-
thy Treasurer Hanson, of Hoboken
Aerie. and Worthy President Muir
ply. Of New York Aerie, No. 40, in
stalled the new officers of Perth Am
boy Aerie, No. 1886, Fraternal Or
der of Eagles. last night.
J. H. Mahaffey was installed as
worthy president to succeed Thomas
Lucas.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-06

spade, having first. Of course, stopped
the earth.
The laird rode his way and all day
was foregathering with his cronies at
the market town, a business In which
his henchman would ably and very
willingly have seconded him.
1t was the hour of evening, and the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-06

or from his brow.
The laird was not put out. He was,
indeed, exceedingly pleased with him
self.
"'Deed, john" he said, II wad hae
been muckle surprised gin there had
been q fox in the hole. It's ten year
since I saw the tod gang In therep'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-06
First Marriage racanaes

The first marriage license for the
year was issued by City Clerk IaRoe
to Abe Weintraub and Jennie E.es-
chinsky. Second and third went to
Alexander Horborah and Julia Gal
dos Kurico and Joseph Raminska
and Marya Malinowska.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-06
CALVIN TELLS
ABOUT MIX UP
CONTINUED from page Ii

tC3ntInued from page II
he was thunderstorm and at loss for
a minute rs how to proceed. Seeing
that the board was a unit against
his nomination, he took Judgment as
the better part of valor, and refused
to vote on the subsequent nominal
lions except as they compared with
the slate as he understood It at the
Sunday afternoon caucus.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-06
n Was This Wav.

81 suppose the father gave the bride
away"
mot exactly. &e gave a million
away and threw her in."-PhiladeL
phia Ledger,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-06
CENTRAL MEN
BANQUET At kEYpORT

Keyport, Jan. 6:-The annual ban
quet and smoker of the Jersey Central
their rooms last night. About forty
members of the club enjoyed them
selves socially until eleven O'Clock
when q dinner was served. The com
mittee that arranged for the affair
consisted of William Haley, chairman
assisted by John Mason and B. II.
Bush.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-06
Moose Plan smoker.

AT a meeting of Perth Amboy
Lodge No. 500, Loyal Order of
Moose, last night, plans were made
for a smoker to be held in Moose
hall the latter part Of next month.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-06
Eberty 0anln Kan Eet,. fa

A meeting OF the bali committee
OF Liberty Camp No. SIS, Woodnen
OF the World. was held st sge state
street last night Il was Decided to
have 8 masquerade b& in Washing
Ton nall February IL
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-06
Eugene Cross Resigns.

Eugene Cross has resigned as local
superintendent of the Metropolitan
Life Insurance Company. He is sue
ceeded by William Dalton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-06
ExeIudsd.

Ascum-We1L well! I congratulate
you. old man. And how is the baby
to be named7 Popley-By my wife's
people. It seems-Exchange.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-06
The
- The -
Scrap Book
A Sliahk Omission,

A Scotch laird, with his man John,
riding to market, relates s. r.
Crockett In "Raiderlapd." The laird
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-06
PERSONAL.

Hail toutBnG,
PERSONAL.
Maurice Hollander, of State street,
will spend this evening In company
with friends in T~ottenville.
Miss Anna Moore, Of State street,
who has been Ill is able to about again.
George Poulsen, OF Amboy avenue,
was entertained at the home Of friends
in New York yesterday.
Misses Anna and Catherine jackson,
of Woodbridge, spent last evening as
the guest Of friends in this city.
Edward Clinchey, of Broad street,
who is i'll with pneumonia, is some
what improved today.
The condition of Mrs. John J. Deit-
che, of High street, who is Ill remains
about the same today.
Arnold Nicholson, of Barclay street,
spent yesterday In company with
friends in New York.
John Melko, of High street, was en-
t~ertained at the home Of friends in New
Brunswick last evening.
Bernard Strict, Of State street,
has returned home after being en-
tertained by friends in New Bruins
wick.
The condition of Philip Gold
smith, of State street, who is CON
fined to his home by illness, is much
improved today.
Miss Maud Denton, OF Smith
street, was the guest OF friends In
New Brunswick yesterday afternoon.
Lewis Compton, of Water street,
was entertained by friends In South
Amboy Wednesday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Lasko, of
Hall avenue, have returned home af-
ter visiting at the home of friends
in New York.
phia, who has been the glsst or Miss
Ada Aneckstein, I'm Commerce
street, for q week, has returned
home.
Mrs. Charles Al. Durham, Of Mar
ket street, is unable to leave her
home owing to illness.
Miss Tessie Smith, of Fayette street
is spending the afternoon in company
with friends in Sewaren.
Patrick Roeden, of Center street,
was the guest of friends in Railway
Yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Mary Bladder, Of Woodbridge,
spent yesterday afternoon as the guest
OF friends in State street.
Edward Langan, of Staten Island, is
al the home Of friends in State streer
for the afternoon.
Miss Alice Deegan, of Amboy ave-
nnue, is spending the day at the home
of friends in New York.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-06
MERRY

The home Of Mrs. Fred Keifer, In
Ball Block, was the scene of a merry
gathering last night when Mrs. Keifer
entertained a few of her friends.
Misses Katherine and Martha Oster-
bout rendered several vocal and in
strumental selections. Mrs. Keifer's
guests were: Mr.. and Mrs. William
Mutt, Mr.. and Mrs. William Chamber.
lain, Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Martin
and son Frederick, Katherine and Mar
tina 0sterhout, Wesley and Fred Kei-
fer
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-06

A long, slow friendship is the best;
4 long, slow snmity the deadlIest-
Merriam.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-06

Some Of tie news of your imme-
diate ueighborhood may bs found In
the went ads. today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-06
A COMING

Invitations have been issued by Mr..
and Mrs. Max Braverman, of Broad
street, for the wedding of their daugh.
ter Rae to Mr.. Max A. Friedman, of
New York. The ceremony will be
performed at seven O'Clock Sunday
night by Rabbi thurman, at Washing
ton hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-06
CITY BRIEFS

A meeting of the Patrolmen's
Mutual Benefit Association was held
last night. Two officers are on the
sick list.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-06

Flu " NEtS, NAVOW DEtSs
Everything at half price, all kinds
of decorations and choice cut flowers
always ON hand. Roses, vtoiets, al
nations and narcissus. Wedding par
ties and funerals special attention
given at the
WASHINGTON FLORIST,
Tel. i4S-W. 40 Smith st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-06
HOWARD LYON HOME.

Howard Lyon, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Adrian Lyon, of Gordon street, was
removed to his home yesterday after
q three weeks siege Of illness at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur LaRoe
In Market street.