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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
OBITUARY

The remains of Michael J. Smalling, who met his death by drowning in Lancaster, Sunday evening, are ex- pected to arrive in this city late this afternoon. The funeral will be held Thursday morning. There will be a meeting of the St. Joseph T. l.. & B. Association, oDwhich he was a mem Der. this evening to take action on his death.
 Funeral services over the remains of Oscar Philip Godhardt Johanson were held this afternoon at the home of his parents in Barnum avenue, Rev, Peter Froeberg, pastor of the Swedish Lu- theran church, reading the prayer. Interment was in Lakeview ceme- tery.
 Helen May. 1O-months-old daughter of William w and May I. Brinker- hoff, died yesterday at the home of the parents, 11s Gem avenue. with in- fantile troubles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-08
Another Operation Avoided.

New Orleans, La.-"For years sui fered from severe female troubles. Finally was confined to my bed and the doctor said an operation was neces- sary. I gave Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg etable Compound trial first, and was saved from an operation. Mrs. LILY PEYROUX, Ill Kerlerec St., New Orleans, La.
 The great volume of unsolicited tes- timony constantly pouring in proves conclusively that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is remarkable remedy for those distressing feminine ills from which so many women suffer.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-10
CHARGED WITH
RAISING CHECK
Newark Merchant Allowed
to Return the Money.

David Berkow, a Newark mer-
chant, narrowly escaped imprison-
ment last night because of the
method he employed in collecting
part of bill alleged to be owed him
by Harry Tillman, a local merchant.
Berkow, it is alleged, raised TILL
mans check from $3.50 to $3.50 by
placing the figure ''1" before the
original amount of the check. Till
man filed complaint. Berkow was
arrested by Patrolman William t.
Hartmann last night and brought be-
fore Recorder Henry w. Kehoe.
After listening to the testimony,
in which Berkow admitted raising
the check to recompense himself, the
court said the case was one of forg-
cry and the accused person would
have to go to jail as bail could not
be accepted. Mr.. Kehoe suggested
that BerkoW return an amount equal
to that he raised the check, which
he did Tillman accepted it unwill-
ingly, declaring he wanted Berkow
prosecuted to the fullest extent. The
case was then dismissed.
Berkow testified that Tillman
owed him about $13. He admitted
raising Tillman's check, stating he
took that means of collecting part
Of the debt The court accepted the
belief that Berkow had no i'll inten-
tions and suggested a settlement.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-10
ROW AND SAIL
BOAT LIGHTS
Orders of Customs Officials
Must be Carried.

Row and sailboats must hereafter
carry a white light while cruising
after dark In local waters. Orders
to this effect are being handed down
by the custom house officials to every
row or sailboat owner "picked up"
at night without this necessary safe
ty precaution. The clause restricting
this violation can be found under
Article of the rules and regulations
governing navigation of vessels in all
harbors, and is as follows;
Rowing boats, whether under
oars or sail, shall have ready at hand
lantern showing a white light,
which shall be temporarily exhibited
in sufficient time to prevent colli-
sion"
Stacey M. Coutts, custom official
in charge of the motorboat inspection
in this port, has warned number of
rowboat owners that light is neces-
sary, and will impose fine if future
violations are detected. The depart
ment considers the practice one of
the most dangerous imaginable to
navigation in harbors where hun
dreds find relief from the hot pave
ments by row or sail upon the
sound or bay at night. All other
crafts now carry permanent lights.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-10
PROGRESS FOR
NURSES HOME
GoIdberger & Greisen Are
Awarded Contract for Plans
and Specifications.
TO BE BRICK BUILDING
Committee viii Go Ahead
With Project Without Delay
Need Is Urgent.
TO BE BRICK BUILDING

The architectural firm of Gold
berger & Greisen has been awarded
the contract Of drawing plans and
specifications for the nurses home
to be erected 10 the easterly side Of
the city hospital in upper New Bruins
wick avenue The committees on
plans and specifications and ways
and means propose to 60 straight
ahead with the project IN hand and
propose to lose no time in giving
Perth Amboy what it VANS in the
line of hospital additions and i'm
provements, If the peopIs will only
pay for it. approximately $40, 600 is
desired and more can be used If col
lected, for the purpose Of erecting
the nurses home and improving the
hospital building. The ways and
means committee, composed of Presi-
dent South R. harrington, of the
Board of Governors, the Managing
Committee and Mrs. James S. Wight.
Mrs. l. R. Robbins, Mrs. Scott Hall
and Mrs. Oscar Schroeder, will sOli-
cit donations.
Two Story Structure.
The proposed building for the
| nurses home will be erected &C
| cording to plans and specifications
made by Goldberger & Greises. The
building proper will be 34x64 feet
in size and 56x80 feet with porches
It will consist of two stories and
I basement and will be. Of brick con
struction, with terra cotta%tE4sSl9niT2e
: made IN ii limestone enecI The
/ brick will be red in color and fancy
made. In the basement will be four
+ servants rooms, a bath, living room,
laundry, storage room and heating
plant. On the first floor will be a
marTon's suite, an assistant matron s
room, two nurses rooms, two baths
| living room, lecture room and
| kitchenette. On the second floor
will be twelve nurses rooms and
| baths.
Face On New Brunswick Ave.
The building will be detached
from the hospital building and wilr
face on New Brunswick avenue. It
will be erected between Groom street
and the hospital structure. The plan
and specification committee has
made this decision after duly con
sidering plans and specifications
from architects about the county.
The ways and means committee will
shortly hold a meeting and begin an
active campaign 10 collect funds for
1 the improvements. Members of the
/ committee will personally call and
solicit donations. At its meeting
ways and means as TO other good
methods of collecting money will be
discussed.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-10
DANISH WOMAN
WOULD RETURN
Appeal for Funds for Mrs,
Dora Christofferson.

One of the most worthy cases of
the poor and need ever brought to
the attention of the citizens of this
city Is that of Mrs DolFp ere isAer
son, sixty-eight years old, Metuch-
en- widow, who longs to be back in
her Denmark home but has not suffi-
cient funds with which to defray the
expenses of such a long journey.
Chris Christofferson, no relation, a
tailor of this city, is heading sub
scription list In this city with 81, and
Mrs. S. R. Manning, Of Durham ave-
nue., Metuchen, is leading move
ment in that borough with a 80 do
nation. One may send contributions
to either Of those named.
AT Metuchen Four Years.
Mrs. Christofferson came to Me-
tuchen about four years ago and dur
ing the last two years has worked
for Mrs. Manning. The formers ad-
vanced age, however, rapidly dimtn-
ished her savings and now she is
practically destitute. 1t will cost
nearly $45 for passage to Denmark,
but Mrs. Manning and others inter
ested in this laudable work of charity
sincerely believe more than this
amount can be raised within the next
few weeks. Mrs. Christofferson has
planned to leave on September IA, If
possible, and for the remainder of
her days will reside with her daugh-
ter, also a widow, in the land of
King Frederick VIII
Mrs. Christofferson states she was
influenced to come to this country
by her son, who, in recent years, she
says, has refused to support the aged
mother. The son resides in this
city, 1t is said The daughter in
Denmark is also In poor circum-
stances and cannot afford to pay her
mothers passage across the Allan
tic, but Is willing to share her lot
with her.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-10
INNOCENT OF
SHORT WEIGHT
PavIovsky Brothers Not Guilty
of Any Defrauding.

Abraham and Louis Pavloysky,
who are butchers trading as Paw
lovsky Brothers, at 316 State street,
were practically declared innocent
of charge to defraud by giving
short weight, when arraigned be-
fore Recorder Henry w. Kehoe on
the charge preferred by Henry Toft,
sealer of weights and measures, last
night. They were accused of sell
ing a leg of lamb to Frederick Men
ker, claiming it to weight four
pounds and eleven ounces, when the
official sealer found it to weigh but
four pounds and one ounce. The
court said it was not acquainted
with the custom of butchers, as to
whether they were permitted to
weigh meat and then trim off bones
and fat and charge for the full
weight 1t adjourned the case to
look into the matter.
The defense was that the leg of
lamb did weigh four pounds and
eleven ounces before 1t was trimmed
of the foot and surplus skin and fat
and consequently the purchaser was
charged at the rate of sixteen cents
a pound for that amount, regardless
of what was lost In trimming. Men
ker at the same time purchased four
pounds of pork, which was found to
be of correct weight.
Mr.. loft and Mr.. Menker appeared
against the accused meat dealers.
The complaint filed by the former
charged Pavlovsky Brothers with at
tempt to defraud Frederick Menker
by selling a leg Of lamb Weighing
but four pounds and one ounce and
claiming 1t to weigh four pounds and
eleven ounces. Menker entered their
store in State street and made the
purchase of the lamb and pork in
question He obtained a slip stat
ing the amount purchased and the
cost.
Mr.. Toft stated today that he had
fonnd that it was customary for but
chers to trim meat after weighing as
Pavlovsky says was done in this case.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-10
BARS MOTHERS
FROM SCHOOLS
No Funds for Home EC0nom-
les, Says the State Board
of Education.
DlSAPP0INT THOUSANDS
Plan Sanctioned by Governor
Gets Setback May Provide
Individual Drinking Cups.
DISAPP0INT THOUSANDS
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
Trenton, Aug. 10:-Believing that
it has no authority to appropriate
school money for the purpose, the
State Board of Education has decid-
ed that it cannot apply its funds to
the teaching of home economics to
mothers in the public schools. The
board is, however, partly in sympa-
thy with the proposition and the
members state that they will willing
ly cooperate in a movement to OBJ
tain the necessary legislation for
such teaching.
Grounds for Decision.
The matter was brought to the
attention of the board in a communi-
cation referred to it by Governor
Wilson. The communication was
sent to the governor by the Public
Welfare Commission of Essex Coun-
ty. In the letter it was pointed out
that an effort had been made in
Newark to improve home conditions
by teaching mothers household econ
omics. The city superintendent of
Newark had decided that he had no
authority to apply school moneys for
this purpose and the commission
thought the necessary sanction might
be obtained from the governor. The
decision of the State Board was
based upon the constitutional provi-
sion that the system of education
shall be for children between the
ages of five and twenty years.
Another communication sent to
the board by the governor complain
ing that a number of girls in Bur-
lington county were unable to secure
admission to the State Normal School
in this city because of It's overcrowd-
ed condition, has been referred to
Principal James NJ Green, of the
local Normal School, and Principal
Chaplin, of the Montclair School. The
transfers from the Trenton to the
Montclair school may relieve the
situation.
Drinking Cup Matter.
The question of supplying 1ndivid-
ual drinking cups in the public
schools under the new law is being
considered by the board, The board
viii obtain samples of the various
cups so as to be in position to
make recommendation to local
boards of education desiring informa-
tton upon the subject.
The new board is gathering infor-
nation as to the number of deaf
blind and mentally deficient children
in the state, and is also collecting
data from fire and health boards re-
garding the condition of school
buildings from fire and sanitary
standpoints.
New bids will be sought by the
board for grading the grounds of the
Montclair Normal School as the low
est bid received for the proposed
work was $1,000, which was $1,000
In excess Of the appropriation for
the purpose.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-10
FOOD FAMINE
is INEVITABLE
London Strike Assumes a
Serious Aspect.
Special oy United Press Wtrs.

London, Aug. 1o:-A hearse and
two closed carriages packed with
meat drove up in funeral fashion to
a leading hotel and uhio8ded its sup
ply, The mouYhing regaIia gave the
nearse and carriages right of way,
and the strikers quietly allowed the
procession to pass. King George, in
his automobile, was delayed for some
time. Troops were called out to cope
with the situation at Liverpool and
Winston Churchill has under consid-
Grafton the request for troops here.
A food famine is considered in
evitable. One hundred and twenty
thousand men are out of work
Motor bus traffic is badly demoral-
lied. The supply of gasoline is run
ming low and tomorrow the service
Will be completely at a standstill.
Thousands of tons OF food supply are
rotting in boats on the Thames.
Prices of meats and provisions are
soaring.
Striking freight handlers carried
out their threats against the police
and many severe street fights ensued.
The mayor is ready to read the riot
act and turn the situation over 10
the troops il the laWlessness con-
tinues.
1t you nave someJning to trade
put an advertisement In our ex-
change ro'~rau.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-10
POLICE CLOSE
SALOON TODAY

The saloon at 19 Fayette street
was closed by the police this morning
there being no lawful owner to the
business. The place was formerly
in the hands of John w. Van Aalst,
and until recently was run by Frank
Houser. When Houser relinquished
his hold on the business, Frank Brett
feller and John Hooker, who are not
citizens here, took charge. They
ran the place as a saloon under the
license granted to Houser until stop
ped by the police today.
Mr.. Houser, holder of the last Ii
cense for the place, disclaimed all
ownership to the business when con-
fronted by the police authorities this
morning He declared he was
through with the place.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-10
FINISH P. S. c.
POWER STATION
Big Plant in Buckingham
Avenue Is Complete With
Exception of Equipment.
STATEMENT is ISSUED
viii Start Operating it Sep
tember 5--Machinery to
Generate 5000 KiIowatts.

The building Of the Public Service
power plant at the foot of Bucking-
ham avenue has been completed and
according to a statement made today
by General Manager Farrand of the
corporation, it will be set in opera
ton about September Is. 1t has been
expected to have it ready to start
September l, but the installation of
equipment and finishing up odds and
ends will make the opening about
two weeks later. Machinery is be-
ing installed at as fast a pace as
skill and modern means permit. The
turbines have been set and boilers
are being bricked In. The switch
board, one of the largest and most
elaborate of It's kind ever designed,
is on the premises in readiness to
be set in place. Much Of the pip
ing is yet to be set In place.
Has Two Generators.
The plant will be set in operation
with two generators, each of $500
kilowatts, capable of producing 12,-
900 horsepower 1t will be run sup
Elemental to the Metuchen power
station for the present, but the ul-
innate effect its operation may have
on other stations of the corporation
in this section is not yet known.
One of States Largest.
The power house is one of the
largest and finest structures of its
kind in the state. 1t is of brick,
concrete and general ffre-proof con-
struction and makes a attractive ap-
pearance when viewed from Staten
Island Sound. 1t Is so large as to
permit the installation of an addi-
tional generator of $500 kilowatts
when occasion demands.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-10
MAY PASS STATEHOOD
OVER VETO OF TAFT
Special by United Press Wire.

Special By United Press Wire.
Washington, Aug. 10:-Advocates
of the Flood resolution for the state
hood of Arizona and New Mexico
were hopeful today over the pros
poets of passing the message over
the Presidential veto. Representa-
tive Flood, a Democrat, of Virginia,
predicted the necessary two-thirds
majority could be mustered in the
House and Senator Cumberson; DEM
ocrat, Texas, was emphatic in his be-
lief that enough votes can be obtain
ed In the senate.
1t is believed, however, that any
attempt to pass the message over
Taft's veto will result in the same
vote as that on which the Nelson
amendment was passed, 43 to 23 less
than the necessary two-thirds.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-10
NAMES DEPUTY FOR
MARRIAGE LICENSES

In accordance with a provision of
new laws concerning the issuance of
marriage licenses, City Clerk Wilbur
LaRoe has named Collector of Reve-
nue. Richard White as his deputy. He
already becomes vested with the same
authority as Mr. LaRoe holds in the
issuance of marriage licenses. This
has been done that licenses may be is
sued whether Mr.. LaRoe be absent or
not. During his absence Mr.. White
can act in his place.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-10
TEMPORARY REPAIRS
TO CREEK BRIDGE

Temporary repairs are being made
to the Woodbridge Greek bridge to
permit traffic across 1t. The numer-
Gus breaks in the structure became
SO serious yesterday that trolley cars
were not permitted to cross. AS has
been told. provisions are being made
for the construction of new con-
crete and iron bridge.
You'll find 1t In the NEWS
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-10
MAN WANTED
FOR ROBBERY
New Brunswick Police Are
After "John."
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

New Brunswick, Aug. 10:-The
local police department are hunting
for a Pole by the name of John"
They don't know his last name John
Is accused of stealing $500 in money
from William Fisher, of Berdine's
Corner. The absentee was working
in the fields yesterday when an er-
rand took him to the house. John
never returned to the fields and in
vestigation revealed an alleged rob-
berry. John came to the farm about
three months ago.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-10
WIRELESS OFFICIALS
CONVICTION AFFIRMED
Special by United Press Wire.

Special By United Press Wffe.
New York, Aug. 10:-United
States Circuit Court of Appeals con-
firmed the conviction of Colonel
Christopher c. Wilson, William w
Tompkins, and Francis s. Butler,
officers of the United Wireless Com
pany, for using the mails to defraud
The former two were sentenced to
two years each In Atlanta, and fined
$500 and ordered to ray their shares
of the cost. Butler was given q year
In the penitentiary and< ed s100
and to pay his share of t. cost.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-10
LAMP EXPLODES AND
CAUSES S4O0 DAMAGE

An exploding kerosene lamp was
the caues of a small blaze in the
kitchen of the apartments of Ernest
Hancock, at 49 Jefferson street, at
500 O'Clock last night. The fire
spread over the kitchen of the upper
floor of the two story house and caus-
ed considerable damage 10 clothing
The damage is estimated at $400,
which is fully covered by insurance
An alarm was turned in from box
35 at Smith and High street, but
Harry McDermOtt assisted by other
neighbers who used garden hose at
the flames got them under control
before the flremen arrived.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-10
u, 5. HEALTH OFFICERS
THREATENED IN ITALY

SpecIuI o. 2 HFttA Fa5s FWes
Naples, Aug. 10.-Dr. H. D. Ged-
dings, of the United Public Health
and Marine Service, and his Italian
assistant DIR. Bounocoro have re-
ceived blackhand letters threatening
them with the fate OF Detective Jos.
Petrosini, assassinated here because
of the doctors report to Washington
of the Cholera in Italy which has in
terferred with the American tour
lists traffic, most valuable asset to
this country.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-10
CONDITION OF THE POPE
CAUSES CRAVE CONCERN
Fpectal By United Press Wire.

Fpecial By United Press Wirs.
Rome, Aug. 10.-OHciaIly the
condition Of His Holiness is better
today, but despite the Official buile-
tin there is a strong feeling Of pes
simism about the Vatican. The
gout is slowly but surely invading
the body Of the Pope and his heart
has recently given the physicians
grave concern. II has been neces-
sary to administer powerful gtimu-
lants to make the organ perform its
functions The hot weather is slow
" undermining the patient g
strength.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-10
WOMEN POLITICIANS
HAVE MEN WORRIED
snecinl bu United Press Wtre.

bpeCiui % Q NtFeu 7 w " Fo
Denver, Colo, Aug. 1O.-Wlth
the male vote split INFO half dozen
parties, women politicians believe
that united they will be the MAORI
ty party and instead of begging
favors can get the entire slate If they
wish. They will demand a lieuten-
ant governor or one congressman, at
least four members OF the lower
Ho~-- 80 senators
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-10
GEN. GEORGE ". GORDON
ANSWERS LAST CALL
Special by United Press Wire.

pPeUI4F % UHlFeu T T6sS " H6.
Memphis, Tenn, Aug. 10.-The
death of Gen. George w. Gordon,
commander in chief Of the United
Confederate veterans, leaves his af-
fairs In the hands of Adjutant Gen
eral VIM. E, Nickle, of New Orleans.
Gen. Gordon succumbed to a long
illness last night.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-10
GRAND JURY CALLED
IN BEATTIE CASE
Special By United Press Wire.

Special bU United Press Wire,
Richmond, Aug. 10:-Notices to
grand jurymen to appear at the court
house on Monday was the first move
ment on the part of the prosecution
to send Harry Beattie TO the electric
chair for wife-murder. 1t is proba-
bic that Beulah Binford will not be
called before the grand jury.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1911-08-10
MANY DIE
IN ACCIDENT
EneoiaI bu United Press Wire.

Sneoial By United Press Wire.
Berlin, Aug. 10.-Twenty-five min
ers were drowned and crushed to
death and thirty-fve seriously in
1ured when a cage in the Krupp
Hannibal mine dropped to the bot
tom of the shaft today. A defective
cable was the cause.
Wanted-Man with experience in
polishing and fixing up furniture.
Address Furniture care News. State
salary wanted. 23406-8-10-1t+
AUTOMOBILES TOI. RENT.
Parties taken anywhere day or
night. C. A. Sexton, 70 Smith St,
Phone 181.
22586-7-10-tfs