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Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-11-08
win serenade the Mavor

A number of voters Of the fifth
ward, supporters Of Mayor Albert
BoIsschweiier, r planning to sere-
made the mayor this afternoon. They
propose to meet at William Masso-
pust's hall in Chauneey street, and,
headed by the Perth Ambey Italian
Band. Tkopose To march TO Mr.. Boil
city hall and lastly to his residence
at State and Market streets.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-11-08
START WORK ON
A new CHANNEL

Actual work is about to be start
ed for deepening the channel leading
from the Atlantic Ocean into this
port, Capt. A. M. Beebe, a promi-
nent member Of the Staten Island
Deep Waterways Association, stated
today that dredgers and machinery
necessary for the work were being
put in place He stated it was like
ly that the work or dredging would
be started this week.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-11-08
j. BALFOUR
RESIGNS TODAY


1pvCtUs " "ttcV aT1Ss "
Londen, Nov. 8.-Arthur j. Bal
four resigned this afternoon as lead
er Of the Conservative party. He
was premier before the present lib
eraI administration came into power
and is perhaps the best known poll
tician In England. News of his re-
tirement for the leadership created
q tremendous sensation. He Is
growing old and has been In falling
health for some time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-11-08
MEET DEATH AT
RAILROAD CROSSING
speelal BY unttsa P,,sssw tr..

Gloucester, N. J., Nov. S:-Thom-
as Cunningham, member of the
Board Of Freeholders, of Gloucester
county, was struck and instantly
killed by an express train at the
PENNSYLVANIA crossing in Westville,
his home, today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-11-08
HEAD or HOME MISSIONS.

The regular monthly meeting of
the Home Missionary Society was
held In the Presbyterian church par
lor yesterday afternoon. The sub
jecf was "*Mountaineers." Mrs. G..
X. Stevens, the secretary, read two
letters, one from Miss Jennie Moore,
a missionary at Rocky Salt, Tenn,
and another from Miss Grace Kirk,
a mountaineer girl who the society
In this city clothes. Mrs. G. Doug
las Fraser gave a very interesting
talk about the schools as she found
them while there. Mrs. /. Solt read
q paper on 1.-THE Children and
Mrs. Stevens on 'tThe Country Mrs.
Wilbur LaRoe gave her report from
the SynodicaI Mission which was
held a few weeks g at Hadden-
field. A social hour followed with
the December committee In charge
with Mrs. LaRoe as chairman.
COMPLETE PLANS FOR FAIR.
Members of The Ladies sewing
Society OF Our Savior's Danish Luth-
eran church have con pletsd plans
for the opening OF the two nights
fair to be held at the church to-
night and tomorrow night. Pretty
decorated booths have been put up
about the school room where the af-
fair is to be held and everything
has been done to make 1t as attract
I've as possible. The ladies have
secured many handsome and useful
articles which will be offered for
sale during the two nights. Besides
these there will be ice cream and
refreshments for sale both even
ings. Mrs. Thorwald Ernst, presi-
dent Of the society, together with
the members and the young people
of the church have worked hard for
The success of the undertaking. The
proceeds will be for the benefit of
the church.
EPWORTH LEAGUE SOCIAL.
The monthly meeting and social
of the Epworth League of Simpson
Methodist Episcopal church, held at
the parsonage last night, was an en-
joyable affair. It was attended by
an unusually large number of MEM
bers. Plans for the entertainment
to be held on Thanksgiving night
were discussed at the business SEES
sion. Games were played and music
was enjoyed. Refreshments were
served by Mrs. Palmer. assisted by
the social committee.
q
INVITATIONS FOR DANCE.
Invitations We're today issued for
the annual private dance and recep-
ton Of the Gibson Mandolin Club,
which will be held In Washington
hall on Thursday evening, November
Is. The members of the club will
meet tonight at which final arrange
ments viii be completed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-11-08
MRS. G. H. CLARK

HAIRDRESsER & MANICURE.
90 Smith street Perth Amboy, NJ. y.
S~hampooing, Manicure. Hair Dress
ing. Human Hair Goods Of finest quail
ty only. We make up puffs, rats, etc,
from combings.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-11-08
d. DEMOCRATS LOSE
AsSEMBLYMAH

fcontinued from page Il,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-09-08
PROSPECTS OF strike
ON |. {. ARE remote
DECISION WILL BE MADE NEXT
SUNDAY AT CONFERENCE
OF UNIONS.
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Chicago, Sept 7.-Immediate pros
poets of a strike of shop employees
of the Illinois Central Railroad is
remote today and indications are gen.
eral that the strike probably may
never be sanctioned by the Interna-
tional officers of the unions involved.
The settlement of the isatters in con-
troversy between the Federation and
Representatives of the International
Union is scheduled to come up next
Sunday after a meeting Of the ex-
ecutive board Of the International
Association of machlnists.
Members Of the conference COM
mittee of the International have in
dicated their disapproval of the strike
but were willing to give the commit
tee of the Illinois Central Union per-
mission on their own responsibility
to issue a strike order.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-09-08
loved HIM So we'll
SHE PUNCTURED HIM
CHICAGO ARCHITECT TOLD WO-
MAN TO GET AWAY"-SIIOT
MAN WILL RECOVER.

by Associated Gross.
Chicago, Sept. 7.-Robert Bruce
Watson, member OF most Of the lead
ing clubs here, wealthy architect
and active in Republican politics, was
shot and seriously wounded today by
Mrs. II. b. Coney The shooting took
place in front Of Watsons home to
which the architect had refused Mrs.
Coney admission. She was arrested
and admitted having shot him. At tho
hospital it was said Watsons injur-
les were not dangerous.
IL have known Watson a long time
and | couldn't stand it when he turn
ed me down." Mrs. Coney told the
police. "lle told me to get away
from his home because his mother
was there. 1t Was more than l could
stand. and | shot him"
Mrs. Coney filed suit for divorce
from her husband. a manufacturer
here last February. 1t was dismissed
and a counter suit filed BY him was
sustained.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-09-08

tween the two families was thought
to have come to an unwilling end,
when four years ago Henry w. Sti-
ness, son Of Chief Justice Stiness, and
the granddaughter Of Governor Spra-
que, eloped and were married at
Providence, Rhode Island. The Gov
ernor Yielding TO the entreaties of his
granddaughter, received the son Of
his ancient enemy and apparently for
gave them. For the first three years
they appeared to be happy but 1t was
predicted the marr'asc Wou'l not en-
dure. Mrs. Stire won to" free
dom on the gromds r' rou-support
When the decree was announced to
the now elghty-two yea cld ex-gov-
ernor he muttered feryently:
Thank God my little girl is free
from the hands of my enemies"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-09-08
MIN0RITY'S Views ON
Peace TREATY RIGHT
PRESIDENT TAFT SPEAKS TO AN
AUDIENCE OF 10000 AT HART.
FORD, CONN.
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Hartford, Conn, Sept. Ito a
Connecticut audience of 10000 per-
sons gathered on the home stretch OF
the Charter Oak race track President
Tart today spoke on arbitration be-
tween nations. 1t was an audieere
drawn from the hills and valley towns
Of an agriculture region. Perhaps
themost significant part Of his adj
dress was as follows:
"The majority Of the Senate COM
mittee on foreign relations SAY they
consent that somebody else shall de-
eide for them where a question aris-
ing In the future Is within the posi-
tion Of the first article of this treaty
that for them to delegate their power
to another tribunal Is to bind them
selves by an obligation which they
have no power to assume.
1T is the view of the minority.
however and with that view am
earnestly in accord, that the issues.
whore a future difference shall be
within the terms fthe description OF
Article 1, of the treaty is an inter-
national quetsion, arising out Of a
construction Of the treaty under
claim of rrIt hy one of the parties
20 an arbitration, constitute a ques-
lion, Therefore that the President and
Senate, acting as "a treaty making
power. hsye the right to agree by
treaty to submit to tribunal for
final judgment"
In what different way Is the treaty.
making power envoked when we ask
tho Senate TO concur in a treaty which
agrees to submit all justlhable differs
cnces through arbitration, and when
1t is asked to agree to submit to ar
bitratlon the question Of whether q
difference arising is justlflable or not
under tho treaty?
"I confess that can not see tho
distinction. 1t Is q well known fact
that Norway and Sweden have made
an agreement to settle all differences,
except those of submission to The
Hague tribunal, and they have further
agreed that when they differ as 10
whether the controversy arising is ar
bitrationable under the treaty. or is
within the consideration, to submit
that question to boards of arbitration
for its final discretion.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-09-08
GUNBOATS HOVER
N Chinese SEAS
SITUATION BECOMES CRITICAL
~ MANY PROVINCES.
NO FOREIGNERS Injured
IN International Navy Awaits Dcvci-
opm'nts-schools and Shops
Are Closed.

I3 Associated Press.
Washington, sept "A crisis has
arisen in the turbulent province of
Sea E2cheron, in China, and the for
cign offices of the United State and
other countries have taken precau-
tionary steps for the safety of their
citizens in that region American
gunboats will be brought into play
and a formidable international naval
array Is at hand in Chinese waters.
American Charge d Affaires Will
llams, at Pekin, today. cabled the
state Department that the situation
has become critical in Sez Ezcheron.
where public meetings in various cit
les accompanied with the closing of
shops and schools and refusal to pay
taxes, have eliminated in serious dis
order.
number of tax Offices have been
destroyed. American Methodist mis-
sionarles at Hong Kong and Cheng Tu
have informed Mr. Williams that none
of them have left, so far, except that
American and British women have
left Sang Chu for Sung Ching. Twen-
ty-one districts are said to be affected
by the present agitation.
The Chinese foreign office has no.
tifled the legation that protection Ia
now proceeding to CHA Ciang. Three
other gunboats, one British, one
French, one German. are at Chung
KING Admiral Murdocks flagship.
me Saratoga, is at Woo Sing. The
New Orleans is at Shanghai, and two
or three United States gunboats are
cruising in the Yangsze River.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-09-08
WOMEN Will Get THE
HUNNEWELL OFFICES
MRS. WILSON DECLARES THAT
THINGS WILL SOON BE LOVE-
LY IN THE KANSAS VILLAGE.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Kansas city, Sept. THAT she
win fill all the important town Of
fices with women who are her friends
and supporters and give the town Of
Hunnewcll, Kan, a clean government
in spite Of five men who constitute
the Hunnewell city council was the
statement made today By Ngr Ella
Wilson, mayor Of Hunnewell, follow
Ing conference with c. w. Trickett
appointed by Governor w. X. Stubs
TO assist In discntangling the muni-
cipal affairs Of HunneWell.
"It is too late for the tax levy now
said Mrs. Wilson, "but wen get along
without It. / shall appoint women
who will serve without pay to the Of
flces ot town marshal, city clerk, city
treasurer and commissioner Of streets.
I am confident that Hunnewells af-
fairs will be stralghtened out now
in spite OF the councilmen.
"a woman marshal could do much
more than any man to route out
blind tigers Women get used 10
smelling their husbands breaths.
shall place my confidence In a wo-
man marshal"
Further than to say that manda-
mus suits might be brought to COM
pei the councimen either TO transact
The business of their offices or get
out. neither Mrs. Wilson nor Mr..
Trickett would disclose what plan Of
action against the rebellious council
had been evolved. Mrs. Wilson ro-
turned to Hunnowell today.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-09-08
IA TOILETTE BOOM GROWS

Minneapolis, Sept. More than
5000 progressive Republicans from
fourcorners Of Minnesota at BAN
quet tonight. hailed with acclaim
Senator Robert La Toilette Of Wis
consln. as the local standard bearer
of advance Republicanism" in tho
next presidential camlaign. Vesolu-
tions pledging support to the Wiscon-
sin senator first, last and all the
time i'm the contest for the presiden-
tial nomination were adopted.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-09-08

flirted through half as many stratas
during daylight, perhaps twice that
amount Of H-2-O dashed out its
recognize against Mamma Earth
last night, which will undoubtedly
have a tendency to lower the price Of
baled hay, rejuveniate the bearings Of
the licentous boil worms maXilliaries,
and work an enlargement in the size
Of feminine hats for the coming
winterish spell
In spite Of the near-cloudburst at
Wichita last night, and the heavy
rains all the way along the course Of
the river between here and Wichita,
the Arkansas River did not rise a
fraction Of an inch yesterday. OBJ
servations taken at the water-works
plant yesterday afternoon showed the
high water mark to be at the same
place as the day before. However,
the river has been "up" for week
or two and is higher than it has
been for several months prior to the
recent rise.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-09-08
TO MAKE IT CLEANER.
Governor stubbs May Need Help of
Famous Washing Twins.

Kansas City, Sept. 7.-Governor w.
Il. Stubbs. Of Kansas, told Joseph
Haggart, county attorney Of Wyan-
dotte County; c. W. Trickett. special
investigator appointed by the govern
or and II. T. thinner. chief Of police
OF Kansas City, Kan. in conference
he had with them today, that Kansas
City. Kan. must close up its joints
and gambling dens.
while Kansas City. Kan, is the
clcanest town, morfJy. on earth, %
said the governor eve want to make
Il cleaner"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-09-08

Mrs Henry NJ. Stiness, of MARIA
gansett Pier, Boston and Paris who,
by decree Of the Tribunal Of the
Seine, has been granted final and alb
solute divorce. This which has been
announced in Paris recalls to mem
ory the long and bitter feud between
Governor Sprague and former chief
Justice John H. Siness, of Rhode Is
land. The famous war governor per-
haps, never in his life received such
joyful news as when the decree was
announced to him in Paris, where
he is confined to the bed by Illness
for the last six months Mrs. Stlness
is his granddaughter. The Sprague-
Stnoss feud was instigated through
lawsuits that almost disstp tpated the
Sprague fortune. The enmity and
bitterness which for years existed be-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-09-08

Higginsville, Mo-, Sept. 7.-As Mrs.
Anna Warren was leaving a revival
meeting at Aualtelig. near here. to-
night. she was shot and seriously in
jured by her husband, Marion War
ren. The couple had been separated.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-09-08
nics of sninnl Meningitis.

The first death from cerebro spinal
meningitis that has been reported in
Tulsa for many months. resulted in
the death Of Anna May, a negress 20
years old. who died at her residence,
sos ~ Hartford yesterday morning.
The body was shipped by the Now
bray Undertaking Company 20 Mus
kogoe for burial yesterday afternoon.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-09-08
LAWTON TRIES IT.

I.awton, Okla, Sept. T.
The commission form of gov
ernment was adopted by Law
ton today by a vote of 724 to
264.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-09-08
THE WEATHER.
Washington, Sept. 7.-Oklahoma
unsettled Friday; Saturday fair.
LOCAL WEATHER YESTERDAY.

The temperature: Maximum, ~.
Minimum, G2. Southeast wi,.ds--
cloudy There was a rainfall of ga
inches.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-09-08

Nothln' viii stop some folks but a
small admission fee. Uncle Ez Pash
Is so years ole an has only been {
Niagory Falls three times.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-09-08
NcaNN Rnlns I'D Pcrry.

Perry, Okla, Sept. During a
heavy rainstorm Thursday night, the
Perry mill and elevator was struck
by lightning. Little damage was
done. The total rainfall was S.6 in
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-09-08

four day rain early in August Of this
year totalled rs inches.
! Ij&Ap2 s. - 49,
Fifty-seven var&ies (not the pick
ed kind) of weather have been dished
up for the enjoyment of Tulsa during
the past twenty-four hours. The
range was from clear blue sky 10
( heavy, murky-looking clouds, COM
| pletely obscuring the sun, and from
a temperature that bore many re-
semblances to the kind hashed out
along the torrid zone to something
that might claim close relationship
to the wilds of Northern Canada.
There Is nothing monotonous about
/ the work of the weather maker, and
for those who like variety, and as
variety is said to be the spice of life,
the weather should be perfectly sat
isfactory.
Wednesday Tulsa swetered, just
like she did last month when the sun
was attempting TO break all records
for temperature with high mark
of 81 for the day. When the sun
sank in the Golden West" Wednes-
! day evening, 1t looked as though
Tulsa would just keep on swelterlng.
| But you can't tell about the "medi-
cine maker" About midnight he
changed his mind, and in a short
time heavy clouds began to bank up
! over the northwest horizon, and oc-
casional flashes of lightning, follow
ed by real angry mutterings, were
the first omen that evidenced of any
| change In the weather
Finally the big bank grew larger
and larger and about daylight yes
terday morning it upset, and for sew
eral hours rain fell on the just ana
unjust alike in Tulsa, which was,
! withal just to the just and nothing un
! Just to the unjust. During the after
noon Intermittent showers frittered n
/ few gobules of heavenly liquid upon
the could, gray pavements and other
/ things standing without shelter
Along in the early evening, busl-
ness began to pick up in the murky
/ line, and there was something doing
from then on until past midnight.
Most of the night up to midnight
was washed with a heavy downfall.
1t rained-it didn't monkey around
about IL. While ga Of an inch of water
|
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-09-08
Eight Inches at Wichita.

Wichita, Kan, Sept. THE rain
fall in this section of Kansas between
) o'clock Wednesday afternon and 8
o'clock Thursday morning, was 10
inches. This is the heaviest rainfall
in this city in the last four years. A
four day rain early in August of this
year totalled rs inches,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-09-08

Chlcakasha, Okla. Sept. IA cold
heavy rain fell here at o'clock
Thursday afternoon that win be dam
aging to the cotton fields. The rain
was preceded by fierce snow STORM.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-10-01

full skirt, and was simply made, according to the
fashion of the time Her hair was simply done,
and she wore nor robe; for the gowning
OF the queen like the coronation ceremony itself,
did not then attain the wondrous splendor 1t has
reached since.
Miss Woolworths maids OF honor-the flower
OF the kingdom-were Misses Helen Hoagland.
Stella Hamilton Lillian Wilcox. Alice Drake, Pearl
Hartman, Sue Colpetzer, Blanche McKenna Hattie
Cady May Bartlett and Brownie Bess Baum
Some of these princesses are married, some
live here some have gone away from Omaha. But
the queen is here, and is of the prominent
society matrons of the royal city. She is Mrs. E. NJ
Fairfield, and has two ane daughters, Betty and
Wynne
Miss Mae Dundy the second queen OF the
Ak-Ssr-Ben dynasty. She gowned in white
organdie over silk. According to the accounts OF
the coronation ceremony, she chosen from
among the maids OF honor by the king the
most worthy TO share his royal portion"
Miss Dundys maids the bellies of Omaha
Misses Grace Himebaugh, Clara Palmer, Sue Col
PETER Bertha Sloan, Sadie Baum Jessie Dickinson.
Grace Allen, May Mount May Sargent. Sara Butts,
Daisy Doane Georgia Lindsay. Bessie Yates Flora
Webster, May Bartlett Margaret McKe Pearl
Hartman, Florence Knox, Zetta Churchill and Lii
liam Wilcox.
Like many Of her maids Miss Dunday, who
is the daughter of the late Judge e. s. Dundy, has
left the city of Ak-Sar-Ben. A dozen years ago
she married DR.. e. w. Lee and lives in New York
City.
Next in order OF their coronation came Miss
Gertrude Kountze daughter of the late Herman
Kountze. We told that the queen, who was
gowned in white satin with blue and gold en-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-10-01

Fred Metz, a manufacturer, came next in the
dynsstic line OF succession. He, too, was known
for his geniaty his good humor under difficulties
and ability to cope with difficult situations. He
ruled as the city and the land of Quivera grew in
greatness and in wealth.
The man who succeeded next to the kingship
and the highest place on honor in the kingdom was
another who has done long and signal service for
the good of the cause. Charles II, Pickens, lead
ing manufacturer and jobber, has been ono of the
who through far-sghtedness and business
sagacity have helped to make Omaha great. The
same soundness of thought and keenness of percep-
ton. the same enthusiasm and courage that made
his business success. he applied to Ak-Sar-BeD af
fairs and they brought results there they did in
his own affairs Since then he has served long
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-10-01
Comely and Gracious AK-SARBEN'S Queens

broidery, mounted the steps to the throne, where
the king received her with the homage which
chivary owes to beauty"
Miss Kountze had a long cortege of Omaha's
fair daughters for her maids--Msses Clara Palmer,
Gretchen Crounse, Florence Morse, Mabel Taylor,
Salda Allen Gertrude Jones' Jessie Dickinson.
Meora Woolworth Grace Himebaugh, Elizabeth
Peck, Laura Morse, Linda Curtis, Emily Wakeley,
Edith Smith, Grace Allen, May Bartlett, Lillian
Wilcox, May Sargent. Sue Colpetzer, Belle Dewey,
Sadie Baum Cornelia Bennett May Mount, Pearl
Hartman and Florence Fitzpatrick.
Miss Kountze has been Mrs. j. T. Stewart Cd
for number of years and has three happy children
J. T, Stewart Sd and the twins Jane and Gordon
The fourth year OF Ak-sar-Ben saw the crown
ing OF Miss Grace Allen of whom elaborate &C
count OF the coronation says she was the "fairest
queen who ever ruled in the Kingdom of Quivera."
We also read that many weeks before the event
there were "wagers that the queens name began
with the first letter of the alphabet"
The queens appearance in keeping with
this the most prosperous OF the seasons of Ak
Sar-Ben. Her white satin gown heavily em-
broidered in pearls and she long court train
of turquoise blue velvet, being the first Of the
queens of tho dynasty to a robe.
Her attendants Misses Alice Andreesens
Georgia Lindsay, Mary Nash, Emma Creighton,
Mabel Taylor Flora Webster, Elizabeth Peck, Clara
Palmer Sellers, Bessie Yates Gertrude Kountze.
Alice Drake, Anna shiverick, Ethel Morse, Mae
Hamilton and Helen Hoagland.
Miss Allen, who is the daughter OF Mrs w. F.
Allen. is now Mrs. H. T. Clark jr., OF Lincoln, and
has three sons. Allen, William and Henry Sd.
Miss Ethel Morse, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
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