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Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-12
WHISkEY FLASK
BESIDE CORPSE
John Rujak Found Dead at
Germantown.

John Rujak, about 9fty-fsve years
old, q Hungarian 1aborsr employed
at the Valentine factory at 1Vaien-
tfnes, near Fords, was found dead
in the rear of a house ON the Bon
hantown road at that place at 4
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. Coro-
ner Ferd G~arretson. OF this city.
who was notified about $50 O'Clock
had the body OF the dead man
brought to his morgue IN High
street.
From what could be learned by
the coroner the man had been drink
ing heavily and when found a quart
whiskey flask, with three-quarters
of the bottle empty, was found be-
side him. 1t Is said that Rujak,
who has resided In the Sand Hills
section for the past twenty-thres
yeArs, was seen by q woman With
the flask full of whfskey q short
time before he was found dead. This
prompts the belief that alcoholism
WAS the cauBe Of death.
Mrs. George KRAMER, OF 1914
Frankfort avenue, Philadelphia. a
daughter OF Rujak, has been nOti-
fed OF his death and word is sex-
pected from her to arrange for the
burial. 1t to said that he has q wife
In the old country.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-12
BRING SUIT To
RECOVER STOCK
s10,O00,00O Case Of Stock
holders Heard In Newark.

Newark, N. j., oct. 1.-THE suit In
stituted by Nathaniel Tooker of East
Orange, now dead. against the Nation
al Sugar Refining Company Of New
Jersey and the heirs and executors OF
Henry o. HavefHeyer came UP for a
final hearing befofe Vice Chancellor
Stevens in Newark. Tooker died early
last summer, and his place as com
pIainant has been taken by Norman
B. Tooker, executor TO bis estate. The
purpose OF the suit lis to compel the
return of $fO,fl00,00O of common stock
the National company or TO force
the payment OF $4,000 600 to the com
pany. Frederick =. aFaulks, counsel,
announced the Intervention Of d dozen
or more of compartments, all preferred
stockholders, Including G. Augustus
SpreckeIs. The number Of shares
represented by the cornplainants Is
said to be 1880.
1t is alleged by the compartments
the $a0,O00,0O 0 common stock OF the
defendant company was issued, with.
out consideration, TO James FL. Pest,
representative OF the senior Have
meyer. The question of the value OF
the plants making up the property is
involved In the litigation. and ten
days ago the vice chancellor issued san
order permitting the compliments to
make a thorough inspection OF the
plants of the National company and
the Mollenhsaer Sugar Refining conn
pany.
1t was stated tn court that after
Post obtained options he and Have
organized the company with a.
capital OF $2D;0O0,O00. They decided
to purchase ell the shares OF the old
National company and the MoiIenhauer
company Of New York for SIS. 100000,
a snm which, the .complainants hold,
SIC, 100000 In excess OF the acs
tual value of the property. Post Isl
said to have received $S.250,O00 of
preferred stock In the National com-
pany, and the Sf0,O00,O00 Of common
stock Involved In the litigation.
Through the common stock, 1t is alleg-
the affairs of the company were
controlled In the interests OF Have
meyer and his intimate associates.
The defendants In the action, besides
the National Sugar Refining Company
New Jersey, are Louisine w Have
meyer, Horace Havemeyer, Adaline H.
Frefinghuysen and Electra II. Webb,
individually and also as executors OF
the win OF Henry o. Hayemeyer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-12
MAHDI TO MAGE HOLY WAR.
Reports That Terror Of Sahara IL Arm.
ing to Oppose fnTdeis.

ing to Oppose lnfideEs.
Rome, Oct. ~. Arabs In Tripoli
province are circulating a report that
the great maAdi OF The Sahara is gath
ering arms and men, especially trained
~horsenaen. and proelaiming a holy war
to be waged until the ssfnfidels'' are
driven into the sea.
Mnnhir Pasla, who was commander
of the Turkish garrison at Tripoli, ex-
peeted re-enforvenlcnts until the last
moment. When finally compelled TO
retreat they left behind much which
might have been carried off had they
Withdrawn earlier. Even now Munhir
says ConstantiHople must have some
plan to come to his aid. He is gather
ing In the Ghurlan hills ali the arails
able Turkish soldiers and armed Arabs
from the Jebes region and has prosi-
sions for six weeks II seems to be his
intention to resist as long ais possible.
but II he is not resenforced to gradus
ally retire TO Tunis.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-12
AMERICA WINS
ARMOR PLATE
krupps Fail to Establish In
f~ringement Charge.

worldwide Importance was handed
down by tie United States circuit
court OF appeals here when 1t dis
missed four suits brought By the
the Midyale Steel company OF Phfla-
deIphia to restrain the Pennsylvania
corporation from infringing on patents
for a process OF manufacturing aranor
plate
The opinion OF the appellate COURT is
b only important to thesnations that
use armor plate in their navies, but is
OF the greatest moment TO Che manu-
facturers OF armor plate in the United
States.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-12
HERMAN SCHWARTZ Is
FINED 500 AND COSTS

Promising to assist in running
down others who swindle immigrants
passing over the Lehigh Valley rail-
road. Herman schwartz, formerly or
this city and now OF Mauch Chunk,
Pa, was sentenced to pay a fine OF
$100 and costs, while jail sentence
was suspended when he pleaded
guilty to such practice In the Carbon
county (Pa.) court yesterday. He
was arrested In this city about two
weeks ago by a Lehigh Valley rail-
road detective.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-12
COUNTER CHARGES IN
POLICE COURT CASE

Counter-charges In police court
arose out of a clash between Mrs.
Kristine Frice. of SGT Raritan ve&
nue., and Christ Petersen, of 500
Raritan avenue. last night, The
woman charges that Petersen enter
cd her place Of residence last night
and started to beat her. She swore
ont a warrant for his arrest today.
Petersen AYERS that Mrs. Frice came
into his home drunk and acted in q
.disorderly manner.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-12
MUzzLIAC OF DOGS
WILL START TOMORROW

The proclamation OF Mayor Albert
Bollschweiler providing that dogs
shall be kept tied up OF muzzIed be-
comes effective about 5 o'clock this
afternoon, but he stated today it was
not likely that 1t would be enforced
until tomorrow morning That
means that after today. until-far-
ther notice, dogs cannot oar the
streets when unfnuzzled, whether
licensed or unlicensed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-12
SAYS THREE ARMED
MEN ATTACKED HIM

John R~oesslard. OF All Washing
ton street, complained TO Patrolman
Joseph GutoWski last night that
three men armed with revcfvers we're
laying for him while he was ON his
way homo. This OFFICER secured the
assistance OF Patroansan Dunhaza and
vent AFTER the alleged trouble soak
lers. They came aoros a stranger On
tombstone street who ran at their
sight. Dnnlfam gave chaee. but ~as
unable to catch the fugitiye.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-12
NEW JERSEY DELEGATES
TO PRISON CONFERENCE

Trenton, Oct. 12.-lNew Jersey
Will be represented at the National
Prison Conference dit Omaha, Nebra-
ska, by four delegates who have
been appointed by Governor Wilson.
They are DIR. George b. Wight.
State Commissioner OF Charities and
Corrsetdons; DIR. Frank Moore. SUI
p~erintendent of the Railway Refor-
matery: John G.. Ealleen, superin-
tendent OF the State Home for Boys
at ~Jamesburg. and Joseph P. Byers,
secretary or the State Charities Aid
and Prison Reform Association.
The delegates Will leave today for
Omaha to attend the. conference,
which will open Saturday evening.
IT will remain IN session until Thurs
day OF next week. Upon their res
turn the delegates will make a de-
tailed report to the governor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-12
FREED AFTER
PAYING FINES OF SIS

John Farkus, 3 barber OF 432f
Smith street, arrested for the sec
ond time last Sunday for Violation OF
the Sunday ordinances beaause he
d ssas1ver business en- 1ne sabbath
mas been released frota custody fels
lowing payment of two fines
amounting to SIS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-12
ATT uoME 10 yIsIT0gs.

Commencing with Sunday evening.
November 10th, Rev. mad Mrs. Ma
than Wolf, Of 2T9 Maple street, will
be af home to the members of Tenn
pIe Beth Mordecai and to their other
friends on every third Sunday of
each Month.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-12
WII,I, MEET ToyICHT.

The Woman's Club OF ST. Steph-
maet In the basement OF the church
this evening at 7:30 o'clock. All
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-12

To all merchants. tradesmen and
others.
will not, from and after this day, be
responsible for money loaned to, or
debts contracted by, my wife, Louise
Martz.
(Signed) MICHAEL MARTz,
Cliffwoed, N. j..
1153-10-10-4t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-12
q FRIENDS

Miss Ida LuokeabilI. at 319 State
street. entertained q number Of her
friends at her home Tuesday IN
homer OF tho anniversary OF her
birth. Games were played and re-
fresimsrts served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-12
BRIDGE CLUB RESUME.

Members OF the Bridge Club have
resumed their weekly sessions for
the IaiI and winter months. Mrs.
e. G. Baldwin OF Water street, en-
tertainsd the club yesterday after
noon. After the card games re-
freshments were served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-12

Ha ygzso Ha0st slow IN making d
nasalze y o. uast gatthful ID Its PER
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-12
-coMMrTTEE NAMED.

!.-..sa - president Oh
the Young Ladies Club, has appoint
"a the following decorating commit
tee for the annual dance and recep-
ton OF tho club to be held In the
Auditorium on October Is. Misses
Rose BehIke. Catherine Stokes. A.
6ieboth, Anna Andersen. Helen FiM-
gerald, Hattie 0'Brien.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-12
At SOUTH AMBoy GAME.

William Hornsby. William Comp
ton, Wilaiam T&erkeisohn, William
Olsen. Frank Campbell. Frank aad
John Sullivan, John schantz, Abel
Larson Robert Hand, Norris Miller,
Brace E&gert, Jack Levy, Arthur
Clausen and Arthur Larsen visited
South Ar1boy last night. The party
witnessed the Riverside-N eptune
basketball game,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-12
FOOD SALE.

Plans are under way for a food
sale to be held at the Home for the
Aged In High street, Saturday af-
iternoon by the Lady Board OF Man.
ayers. The sale will be held from
Q until s o'clock and a large supply
or home made pastry will be an
added attraction.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-12
IN
TURKISH WAR

CONTINUED ssum page H.
II proved loyalty and the Imperial
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-12
10 GIyE CHICKEN SUPPER.

Joseph Pass a popular member
OF the Goodwill Association, who
recently became a benedict, is going
to give a chicken supper to the
members of the association at it's
rooms In Jefferson street tomorrow
night. AT a meeting OF the associa-
tlon last night Mr.. Plass announced
that he would entertain the mem
hers In honor of the event. An elab-
crate, menu Is promised. AT last
nights session two new applications
Tor membership we're received. The
Acomnaittee III charge Of the dance
- Nursese Home, In the
NNAudatorium, on October 26, +
making every effort Tor the success
OF the affair.
The Washington times., 1911-12-11
FOR TIMES WOMEN WHO WANT TO KNOW
What Is Seen in The Shops
BY THE SHOPPER.

on the north side Of the street, this
morning, and they were marked f
This Is new article, one which Is ex-
tremely useful as well as attractive.
A window of store in Seventh street
between Z and streets is filled with
all kinds of dolls, American dolls an
well as Dutch dolls, Jap dolls and
French dolls. / saw a very large doll
az az least foot tall marked 98 cents.
linen there are smaller ones for 30 and
~ cents. They nave beautiful blue and
Drown eyes. long curly hair, and pretty
teeth and lips and their mission In Iifo
IL 70 make scme small child happy
christmas morning.
III you are looking for an exceptionally
pretty beaded bag worked in an artistic
pattern, you should visit q shop in r
street near Twelfth, on the north side
OF the street. Any number of these
Dags are displayed in this store. and
iiney ianyy ars,I are marked only 81. They have
moire. The colors on the beads are we'll
pretty.
] saw an evening dress in a store or,
Eleventh street between r and q
streets, this morning which was as
dainty and stylish gown as the most
fastidicus young woman could desire.
II was made of maise color silk chif-
ION, trimmed with dainty sheer shadow
lace edging around the skirt, and on
the bodice. There was an oyerskirt
edged with fiuted satin ruffie and the
undersktrt also was edged with a fluted
founce and trimmed with the shadow
lace. This frock was marked s27.50
The Washington times., 1911-12-11
Kind to Animal
Heeding Advice

"A little color from the Potrero"-so
a genial friend informs the San Fran
cisco Chronicle.
Far out on the very edge Of town is
little schoolhouse, the first and second
grades Of which are commanded by
pretty little normal school graduate.
Her pupils are all sons and daughters
of the warmer sort of impulsive foreign
ers and have all reached a state of
alteration for their queen and vie with
each other in ways to please her.
"One day she had dwelt especially
upon loving and caring for dumb ami
mails. The next day little Pietro re-
mained in his seat when his school
mates dropped out to play.
Teacher was busy at her desk and
did not notice him until she felt a little
fist tugging at her sleeve.
why. Pietro!' she exclaimed, what
is the troubles?
'Nothin'. teacher. just wanted to
tell you how I was good to dumb ami
mails Yesterday he promptly replied.
why, isn't that nice! Pietro, just
what did you do?
"Pietro drew himself up to his full
three feet and proudly asserted:
II kissed the cat"
The Washington times., 1911-12-11
FOR LITTLE FOLK JUST BEFORE BEDTIME
The Sandman Stories
SANTA CLAUS RECORD.

~ ANITA CLAUS Rad been working
hard all day. and now he set
~ dozing by the fire. His pipe had
dropped from his mouth and he
was almost asleep. when voice said
wake up. Santa; didn't you kno y
THANKSGIVING lad pa.sed and It will
soon be christmas7 The letters have
nes bes1n SseS to Sems sor and we havs
Santa picked up his ripe and locked
at the little creature standing on his
knee. It was the Fairy VINO seeks out
the very good children and tells Santa
write, but also the naughty girls and
boys. Santa Claus took Q book from a
closet and busted 1t, and when he had
9aid It on the table before him he opened
1t and began to read.
"A-Allen, Abbott. Ashley
"oh. the AS are all good this year, "
Interrupted the Fairy. IT am sorry.
though, that the Benson children have
"But they have month in which to
improve" said Santa. "I'll put faint
mark beside their names
&C. D. and E are all good" said the
3ay Fairy ,ornt but the Fuller boy ran away
"Bad. very bad said sarta, shaking
his hesd: II shall have to put one black
mark there. G's," he asked. "how are
IAN sood,' said the Fairy, "but in
the Fl l.ne the Hill girl--the oldest one
ga not help her mother Willingly last
"But She may do better next satur-
day." said Santa; Il will walt before I
lnark her name"
"The next three letters are ell goul,'
the Fairy told him, but the Lawton
day; she went out to play and did not
come in until dinner time"
"Oh, dear, I am sorry for that" said
The Washington times., 1911-12-11

children's department In a large
store In Seventh street, between Hand
I streets, has some very attractive
things for the small tot. saw a bunt-
ing robe for the baby, who is taken out
In the perambulator every day, which
surely ought to keep away Jack Frost.
This bag was made of all wool elder
down, and when the baby iG put into
1t every part but the face is entirely
The price Of this baby bunting bag
was N.25. There also was a dainty lit
just like a mans robe. It was made Of
all wool eiderdown, pale blue, or pink.
with q bell sleeve, large pockets at the
side, cord, and tassel, at the waist and
1t was marked $50.
There is a large variety of womens,
mems, and children's handkerchiefs diB-
played in q Seventh street department
store, near New York avenue, and they
range in prices from to Is and so cents
apiece. Mems nandkerchiefs of pure
linen with an embroidered initial In the
cents. Ladies' handkerchief trimmed
with valenciennes lace insertion and
edge. or Swiss embroidered edges are
l2lf cents apiece. Childrefi's handker-
chiefs are pretttly packed in a holly box,
and are marked three for a quarter.
/ saw tableful Of very attractive
Japanese Christmas favors this morn
Ing In a @ street department store near
Eleventh street, and they were marked
only 10 cents each. There were Japa-
nese dolls, storks, little elephant nickel
that can't fall down. a Santa Claus
coming down the chimney with a
Christmas tree and a pack on his back,
a little red house covered with snow
and Santa Claus coming around the
corner with q Christmas tree, and any
number of other pretty things for
Christmas.
A store in G street, on the south side
near Eleventh, has Ave tablefuls of
beautiful lingerie waists, ranging in
price from $1.ss, S2.9s. 1888. and S. They
are made Of batiste, crepe, silk, and
chiffon, and all deliberately trimmed
with lace and net and designed In the
latest styles, One French crepe waist
was exceptionally dainty and pretty.
1t was hand embroidered, trimmed with
a fine imitation cluny lace, and at the
neck there was a small fly ruffle made
of lace, and three tiny chochet buttons
finished II very prettily at the collar.
The price was $2.sS.
A pair of silver ice tongs would
make a novel and acceptable present
for the woman who is interested in
pretty things for the table. I saw these
silver ice tongs in a jewelry store in
F. street, near the corner Of Eleventh,
The Washington times., 1911-12-11
Cross-Examined by a
Hard-Shelled Janitress

A fortnight prior to their marriage a
naturally bashful couple in quest of
apartments encounted a typical Harlem
question Immediately upon conver-
sation starting: you haven't any
children. have you?" The reply being
in the negative, she further inquired |:
We don't allow kids in this house and
folks better know about 1t in timeo'
The only answer received this time was
indicated by the flushed bride-to- be
looking appealingly to the blushing
engaged twain decided to select their
home elsewhere.-New York Press.
The Washington times., 1911-12-11
Miss Helen Taft Goes to
Baltim ore to Attend
: German.

Miss Helen Taft went over to Balu-
more today to be the guest over night Of
Miss Christine Marburg. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Marburg, for the
first Monday german of the season there
this evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marburg will give a
dinner for the Presidents daughter pre-
ceding the german.
The first Monday german of the .eason
In Baltimore has been adopted by the
year f9T their first
presented tonight. Miss Taft made her
first appearance in Baltimore society at
the first german last year as the guest
OF her hosts tonight.
Charles Taft has arrived from his
uncle's school at Watertown, Conn.,, to
spend the Christmas holidays with his
parents.
THE Dancing Glass" of which Pres
ton Gibson is president, will meet for
the second time this evening at the
Playhouse. This class includes the
Of the debutantes of this and last sea
son. and the object is to learn all the
new dances and to perfect themselves
In the old. The first lessons were
those who are members Gseohf of fhe sna Class
meet every Monday evening. Among
tohse who are members of the class
are Miss Taft, the Misses Meyer. Miss
Cotton. Miss Margaret Draper, and
Miss Dorothy Williams.
--r
DIR. and Mrs. Alexander r. Magruder
have cards out for their annual
Christmas tee.
Miss Mary Lee Fleming. of Wyo.
ming avenue, was hostess at lunch :
con today In compliment to Miss Ellen
Fillebrown.
-
Announcement is made of the mar
riage OF Miss Maude Anna ElderGlce
and Thomas s. Rice. both of Wash
ington. IT, ceremony took place
Thursday afternoon, December z, in
New York city. at the residence OF
Mrs. @. II. Small, with whom the bride
has made her home for several
months.
The bride wore the wedding gown
worn by her mother. forty-three years
ago, Of pale blue silk draped in
princess lace, and carried a shower
bouquet of Bride roses.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rice will reside in
Brooklyn. N. Y. where the former is
connected with the Brooklyn Eagle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Martin Stoner
of "a Iowa circle, have cards out for q
reception Tuesday evening, December
L, to meet Miss Messenger. of Easton
Pa. The reception also Is to be house
warming.
The Washington times., 1911-12-11

pencil. pencil HOWE HOW about Sn the the M's'' fs WI" jus
II am going to give the naughty ones
another chance" said the Fairy; they
more marks until you get to the Us.
"The Taylor boy, boy oldest one,
would not let his little brother play
with him last week and this summer
"They will have to have a black mark
both OF them. but / will make them
very light, for. as said before, there
is q month for Improvement. L. W
The Fairy held up her wand. "The
VS." she said. have so many marks
that dread to tell you. The Wheeler
boy told a fib this summer about swim.
ing. and the youngest Wilson girl
company and the Walton boys took
apples from tree that did not belong
to them, and the Wright"
.Oh. dear. do not tell me any more, =
said said Santa. closing his book .u,I ~
from now You come next week. and
We will go through the list again, and
from then the marks will count. !
really think It must be very hard to to
give the kiddies a chance"
The Fairy looked at him slyly. and
laughed.
II was thinking" said the Fairy, THAT
You probably remembered how 1t was
when you We're a boy"
Mo- replied Santa, II have always
sn Dssn an novo old man g;rs but have known
Good night" called the Fairy, as she
disappeared up the chimney.
Good night" answered Santa Claus;
"see you next week.
Tomorrow's story will be Santa Claus
Secret.
The Washington times., 1911-12-11
Was Irresistible.

"I keep myself to myself" confided
an old resident. you modern young
men are too much on the hail fellow
well-met' order. I boast OF the fact
neighbor for ten years"
How did you come to speak to him
even then, sirH" we asked. 1T must
have been an extraordinary occasion"
1T was. The young jackanapes
bought a new automobile"
"And you wanted a rider"
"Sir! I am no CRATER. Nor would /
ride in one of the things for any con-
sideration. No, sir. But the machine
was new to him, and I couldn't resist
the temptation to go over and give
him some advice about running it,
Boston Traveller.
The Washington times., 1911-12-11
Table No. 8
Contains

Fancy China Dinner Plates
Covered Puff Boxes, Hair Receiv.
ers, Nut Bowls, Chocolate Pots
Cracker Jars, Fern Dishes, To.
bacco Jars, Stems, Celery Trays
Salad Bowls, Chop Plates, Marina.
lade Jars, Sugar and Cream Sets,
Syrup Pitchers, etc.
Choice at Soc each.
The Washington times., 1911-12-11
Table No. 2
Contains

Fancy China Ramekins, Salad
Plates, Bread and Butter Plates,
Celery Trays, Tea Tiles, Candle
sticks, Syrup Pitchers, Salad
Bowls, Mayonnaise Dishes, Mar
malade Jars, Tea Strainers, Sugar
Shakers, Baby Plates, Chocolate
Cups and Saucers, After Dinner
Cups and Saucers, Tea Cups and
Saucers, Dinner Plates, etc.
Choice at 35c each.
The Washington times., 1911-12-11
Table No. 6
Contains

Comb and Brush Trays, Chop
Plates, Cake Plates, Celery Trays,
Salad Bowls, Chocolate Pots,
Plates for Rails, Marmalade Jars,
Cracker Jars, Syrup Pitchers,
Sugar and Cream Sets, Bonbon
Dishes, Ice Tubs, Fern Dishes,
Vases, Bread and Butter Plates.
Choice, $1.50 each.
The Washington times., 1911-12-11
Table No. 7
Contains

Comb and Brush Trays, Chor
Dishes, Celery Trays, Cake Plates
Cracker Jars, Marmalade lars
Chocolate Sets, Half dozer Bread
and Butter Plates, Chocolate Pots
Fern Dishes, Mayonnaise Dishes
Mocco Pots, Syrup Pitchers, To,
bacco Jars, Vases, Salad Bowls
Sugar and Cream Sets, Stems
Asparagus Sets, Salt, Pepper and
Mustard Sets.
Choice, $500 each.
The Washington times., 1911-12-11
Table No. 10
Contains

Sugar and Cream Sets, Bonita
Sugar and Cream Sets, Half dozen
Dinner Plates, Chocolate Pots,
Half dozen Sauce Plates, Stems,
Vases, Bread and Butter Plates,
Half dozen Salad Plates, Pudding
Dishes, Service Sets, Casseroles
in frames.
Choice, $4.00 each.