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Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-26
BLEASE FREES
MANY SLAYERS
As in Batch of 70 Released
on Christmas.

Columbia, s. c., Dec. 26.-Murderers,
burglars, highway robbers. bigamlsts
and assailants Of women numbering
seventy-nine, walked out OF the state
penitentiary free aen yesterday.
Christmas presents in the form Of par
dons had been sent to them by Cover
nor Cole L. Blease. Several Of the
prisoners were regarded Is such a
menace to the state they were liberat-
ed with the stipulation that they cross
the border within twenty-four hours.
Seventeen of the men released were
serving life terms for murder. twenty,
eight others had been slayers and had
been convicted for manslaughter. FIVE
were serving life terms for burglary
and one a life term for arson. Quite a
few were convicted of violating the ex-
else law. Governor Blease made no
comment on this remarkable exercise
Of his pardoning powers except that
he would discuss the subject In his
next message to the legislature.
Among the life term convicts libert-
ed was j. Chester Kennedy. Kennedy
was convicted after a sensational trial
that stirred the south. He entertained
a hatred for one Marvin N. Holland,
He wanted Holland slain and employ
ed two negroes to assasslnate him. He
showed them the intended victim. One
mistook n man named Ussery for HOi-
land and shot him to death. 1t was
contendcd In %extenuation for this par
don that the negroes told conflicting
stories, which caused a doubt.
More pardons can be looked for. the
governor said. unless the hosiery mil
in the ~penitentinry is abolished. He
calls 1t tho Tuberculosis Incubator
The governor is trying by his attitude
to force reforms In the p~enitentiary
He believes his drastic action along
these lines will force the legislature "a
act.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-26
Air Men Take Oxygen,

Injecting pure oxygen gas into thu
blood Of air men and mountain climb
ers as an auxiliary supply to that In
hailed into the lungs Is a remarkable
means proposed for the prevention OF
the so called mountain sickness. which
Is due to the rarity Of air at the high
attitudes. The preventive treatment,
which was described. together with the
experiments confirming its efficiency,
at a recent session Of the French Acad-
envy Of Sciences. consists simply in the
subcutaneous infection Of small guam
titles OF pure oxygen gas. the effect Of
which Is claimed to persist for several
days.--Chicago Tribune.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-26
TAFT's CHRISTMAS.


Panama, Dec. 26.-President Taft
has enjoyed his trip to Panama and tn.
canal immensely, and after two bus,
days inspecting the big ditch and dis
cussions with a committee representing
the Pnnamanian government. he spent
several hours last night celebrating
Christmas day as the guest Of Presi
dent Porras of Panama.
Mr.. Taft and his party inspected the
Atlantic division of the canal. the new
dock At Colon and the Catun dam and
were also the guests Of Colonel Goeth
nls at Culebra. The president spent a
quiet evening at the home Of Colonel
Goethals. where. Il 10 understood, he
discussed the forthcoming changes In
tho government of the canal sone
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-26
PLANS NEW HICKEY TRIAL.
Erie County District Attorney Hopes to
SEQ Him Indicted Here.

Buffalo. Dec. $3.50 great is the dis
satisfaction among the people Of this
city and Lackawanna over the verdict
Of the jury that heard the case against
j. Frank Hickey. which held him guilty
Of murder In the second degree instead
Of deciding for murder in the first de
gree or insanity, that District Attorney
Dudley has resolved to do all In hi:
power to see that Hickey is still con
victed of the ~premeditated murders Of
which he himself has said that he Is
guilty.
Hickey may yet be indicted and con
victed aud made to atone with his lit.
for the murder that he admits commit
ting In New York city OF the one II
Lawrence, Mass. Of which he Is &C
cused.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-26
Negro Train Robber Killed,

Tulsa. Okla, Dec. 26.-Police authori
ties failed to Identify a negro train rob
Der who was killed while attempting
t. hold up the crew and passengers
on the St. Louis and San Francisco
train near Chandler, Okla. Just as tn,
negro started to make the passengers
produce their valuables a private de
tective who was q passenger fatally
wounded him.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-26
DEAD" so YEARS; NOW ALIVE
Government is Convinced Soldier
Wasn't Killed and Grants Pension.

Wasn't Killed and Grants Pension.
Trenton, N. j.. Dec. 26.-Although
nearly fifty years have passed since he
was officially declared dead, Charles
B. Fowler. a Hopewell printer. who
served in the civil war with the First
New Jersey cavalry. received a gov.
eminent check for $168 and a pension
of S21 a month.
In Fowler's regiment was a man OF
the same name. and 1t was this man
who was killed In battle. For years
Fowler has been trying to prove that
he Is alive. Finally succeeding, he 70
celved the check.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-26
Deserved to Be Lost.

But" said the returned explorer.
although l seemed to be hopelessly
lost and there was not the slightest
sign of a trail, l was not the least
alarmed. for at that moment some II o
madic Kurd rode into my camp"
why were you not alarmedT asked
a listener.
Il knew the Kurds would show me
the ~whey."-Stray Stories.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-26
THIEF LEFT HIM sH0ELESS.
Could Forgive loss Of Watch an
Money, but Not Humiliation.

Money put N0e Vo'"''~N'S"
Denville, N. J., Dec. 2d-"If he hadn't
been 50 mean as to steal my shoes
don't believe I would have made .
complaint against him."
This was the explanation given BY
Ahren Van Orden Of this city when
James Fletcher Of Paterson was placed
under arrest on q charge Of larceny
After q convivial AiGht with Fletcher
4 stranger whose acquaintance be had
made In q saloon, Van orden missed
III silvsr watch. ~ n casA ard ~
aAoea.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-26
How He Found Them.

"Well. Binksy. have a good tour In
your new carr" asked Hickenlooper.
Pretty good" said Binksy.
How did you find the roads?" asked
Hickenlooper.
"Bv following the ruts." said Binksy.
-Harper's Weekly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-26
NOTICE TO CREDITORS,

NUT1CE TO CREDTTORS.
Albert F.. Larkin (also known as AL
1red +. Larkin) executor of Richard B.
Lark1n. deceased. by direction of the
surrogate of the County of Middlescx
hereby gives notice to the creditors OF
tne SAID Richard b. Larkin to bring In
their debts, demands and claims
ssainst the estate of the said deceased
under oath or affirmation. within nine
months from this date. or they will be
against the said executor.
Dated November 90, 1912.
ALBERT p. LARKIN,
lAlso known as Alfred r. Larkin)
1zss7-l1-21-st-oewThurs Executor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-26
A Fatal Error.

Borrowes-Nellie. hand me my UNI
brella. will you1 1t has commenced to
rain Mrs.. B.-I lent your umbrella to
NJ. eweotfern last nlght{ Borrowes-
What IN thunder did yopf DO that f.r9
Didn't you knew = " AsHspare
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-26
Domestic TRAGEDY,

OUHHeStFO IrH1euye
whats the matterT"
"This morning our furnace was
found choked."
Whom do you suspect"
well, uncle was the sworn enemy
Of that furnace. and father is known
to have made threats" Louisville
Courier-Journal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-26

shame said the idea of her mother
bringing home o new husband made
her tired"
u suppose that is why she would not
60 q step farther."-Baltimore Ameri-
tan.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-26

Where He Came In.
"Your son-ip-iaw has 4 title."
YES" replied the patient father.
'but l am the one who 10 Furnishing
the expensive binding material and the
fDt decora ton."-BuaAh Commercial
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-26

Fair today and probably tomorrow
Aedsrats temperature; Light to modAr
At south winds
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-26
Chiee~form.

Oloroform was discovered by Guth-
rta In 1881 and was drst employed In
surgical operations In 1HA7.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-26
A Nuisance.

First Prison Oficial-We'n have to
stop giving permits to people to 60 in
and see the prisoners.
Second Prison Oticial-Why so2
First Prison Oficial-Too much on
fusion. They keep getting In the way
Of the fellows who are escaping
Puck.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-26
San Franeisee scent sa.ooo.ooo.

San Francisco. Dec. 26-It was the
richest Christmas this elty has sye,
had. About saoookKvss spent on
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-26
EVERYWHERE.

Observations Of the United
States weather bureau taken at
8 p. NJ. yesterday follow:
The Washington times., 1912-01-18
Great Realty Deal
Is Recorded Today

One of the largest real estate and
building deals in + street business
property was closed today in the sale
of the Lewis Johnson a. Co. and HoltZ-
man buildings. at 1921 and 1919 + street
northwest, respectively. to a new cor
poration. the Interstate Building Cor
poration, for a price between $45 and
$50 square foot, for the purpose of
erecting a ten-story office building, ad-
3oining the American National Bank
For the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion.
The total cost will be about $500, ,O00
Incorporation papers will be filed this
afternoon I'm Alexandria for the Inter-
state Building Corporation with J. w.
Henry, of Lewis Johnson & Co, presi-
dent: Colin Livingston, vice president
of the American National Bank, vice
president, and ]. c. Weldon, treasurer.
The deal was financed by Alexander
Mcneil, of New York, and the negocia-
tions conducted by Mr.. Henry and Mr..
Livingston. representing their respec-
tive institutions.
Plans for the new building have
been completed by Milburn. Hester
& Co, and a contract has been award
ed to the George A. Fuller Company
for the construction of the building.
The property has a frontage of 60
feet and a depth Of l27 feet, making
the cost of the ground alone about
$375,000.
The Washington times., 1912-01-18
Undetone of Market Fab--7rading U,nmportant
NEW YORK STOCKS VERY QUIET,
WITH SLIGHT PRICE CHANGES
AND SOME GAINS.

NEW YORK, Jan. S-There wasn't
enough life In the general market to
make thinks interesting. At least this
was the verdict OF operators and COM
mission houses UP to the noon hour.
There seemed to be some demand for
Lehigh Valley. but there was also an
apparently bountifuT supply every time
the price got near 1856. Union Pacific
and Reading showed moderate strength,
the latter leading the rails in the mat
ter of gains with 1aMss advance.
st. Pauls' directors meeting to be held
week from to day is most important
In determining the future course OF the
market II the old dividend is declared.
the bears will be disappointed. If 1t Is
reduced, 1t may be the part of con-
servative management, but 1t will help
the cause of the bears at least tenn
porarily.
The Tobacco issues, all the new Sc
curities. were in great request and show
ed a strength and advance that compen-
rated the stockholders for the disturb
The Washington times., 1912-01-18

anee Of the business Of the big trust.
Opinions were at variance. 1t was ad-
mltted that there were manipulative
orders In New York Central and the
stock. was given a rise Of point when ,
was decidedly at variance with the COM
peratively unimportant changes else
where. Central really rose IL, or from
close yesterday at 1854 to 10Sh. west
iEghOuse was strong. - -
Finley, Barrel g. Co. say-For the long
pull we would rather sell than buy the
leaders. but are prepared to witness
rallies and advances In speciallties mere
and there so long as the market con-
tinues trading affair. 1t promises 10
be such for some time.
Sternberger, Sim & Co. say-We ratn-
er think the trend OF ,,ns,es the market will n
move up from time to time ana aa-
vantage should be taken on the a,ps OH
which to purchase stocks for turn:
j. 8. Bache e. Co. say-We peheSe .le
market will fuctuate within marrow
limits until something important de-
velops to bring about a new lmpuise.
We favor buying on all sharp SET paeks; t,o,,
as we believe the fundamental situauoii
is perfectly sound in every respect
The Washington times., 1912-01-18
To Insists ON Legal Reserve.

The Comptroller of the Currency has
determined that banks shall carry
legal reserves. He Is now making an
investigation of certain banks In va.
rious parts of the country which have
for years not lived up to the law re-
lating to reserves and who have defied
both the national bank examiners and
the Comptroller's office.
The law relating to reserves Is one
of the most drastic parts of the ma
tional bank act, and provides that
after thirty days notice from the
COMPTROLLER to the bank that its re-
serve is below the legal requirements,
he may appoint a receiver for the
bank though the bank may be perfect
ly solvent. BY another provision OF
the national bank act. the forfeiture
of the charter of the bank may be OBJ
tained for failure to carry the legal
reserve by an action brought by the
Solicitor of the Treasury.
The Comptroller is making an investi-
CATION of the reserves OF all national
banks for a period of five years, and
when his Investigations are completed,
he proposed to take the steps necessary
to have those banks which have not
maintained the legal reserve as required
by law in the past to observe 1t In the
future. He feels that while the law
contains such a drastic provision relat-
ing to reserves that Congress intended
the law to be observed by the banks
and enforced by the Comptroller OF the
Currency. '
The Washington times., 1912-01-18
Wholesale Produce Market

Eggs-Nearby, fresh, 32c per doz,
Cheese-New York. new. l7alSc per ID. |:
nat, l5al6c per lb.
Butter-Best. print. Ssa4Oc per lb.; tub.
See per lb.
Live Poultry-Hens, l3c per lb.; chick
ems, liai5c per h., small, l5al6c per lb. roos-
ters, sssc per lb, turkeys, l5c per lb: geese,
pucked, Sal0c per lb.; unplucked, l0al2c per
lb.; ducks, l4a16c per h.; keats young, la
lac per lb.: old. l0alec per 10.
Dressed Poultry-Turkeys lIalSc per ID
chickens lhal7c per h.: hens l4al5c per lb. (;
capons, large, lsa20c per lb.; ducks, l6alSc
per ID; geese. 12al4c per lb.
Green Goods-Oranges, Florida. So o0a3 so
per box: grapefruit. 50. 5Oaio0 per box: apples.
81 7Ja3,5o per bbl. potatoes, s3.0oaS. so sack;
celery, fancy sial 20 per doZ. kale, 81. SO per
bbl.; spinach, 500 per bbi: carrots,
4oc per basket; N.7S per sack; onions, 81 T5
s3.oo sack; sweet potatoes, $3.50 per bhl.
lemons. 50. .00a2S0 a box; cranberTies, So. Goa
50 so per box; Nl.O0 per bbl.
Live stoek-Cslves, prime. loc per lb
medium. &C. per H.; common. Ease DER In
Old sheep, ss.Ooas.50 per cwi lambs, prime,
tase per ID; medium, SC per
The Washington times., 1912-01-18
Change of Firm Name.

1.-THE Munford & Lurton Company,
Inc. Bankers, s1+ Seventeenth street
northwest. announces that the name of
the corporation has been changed to
Munford & Smith Company, Inc"
Mr. Smith recently spent several
months in Europe. where he was sue
cessful in forming business connec-
tions for the company In London and
Paris.
The Washington times., 1912-01-18
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
Renew-Ro0f Composition Co., Inc.

We, the undersigned. the President, and a
ma jority of the Board OF Trustees of the
RENEw-RoOF COMPOSITION CO, Inc, Of
Washington. ID. c., do hereby certify that
the capital stock OF the said corporation is
$4,000, all of which has been actually paid
in. and that there are no existing debts.
VIM. MATHIESON,
Trustee.
H. WOLFSTEINER,
Trustee.
]. MAX WOLFSTEINER. Secretary of the
RENEW-RoOF COMPOSITION CO., Inc, OF
the District of Columbia, do hereby swear
that the facts stated in the above certificate
are true TO the best of my knowledge and
belief
MAX WOLFSTEINER,
Secretary.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me. a
Notary Public In and for the District Of
Columbia. this l7th day Of January, A. d.
1912.
VIM. r. De LASHMUTT,
tseal) Notary Public, ID. C.
My commission expires Aus. 18th. 1872.
IL
The Washington times., 1912-01-18
State Buys Railroad.

BATON ROUGE. La, Jan. 1s.-A six
mile railroad from jackson to Nc
Manus. bought by the State. will be
man ned and operated entirely by in
sane patients in the state Asylum.
The Washington times., 1912-01-18
FIRE INSURANCE STOCKS.
Had to Raise a."

NEW YORK. Jan. 1S.-To move
forty-ton block of granite, which is to
be the base of the National Monument
to the Maine heroes in Central Park,
it was necessary to lack up the Third
Avenue Il" for an inch.
The Washington times., 1912-01-18
ANNUAL STATEMENTS

ANNUAL STATEMENTS
We Hereby Certify that the Amount OF the
CAPITAL STOCK
of the
0. L. Wolfsteiner Co.,
Is s., 600 AL of which has been actually paid
in: that the gross assets amount to Sll 600.
or $500 after deducting capital stock and
that there are 1890 existing debts
o. L. WOLFSTEINER,
President.
H. WOLFSTEINER,
Trustee.
!, MAX WOLFSTEINER secretary of the
o. l.. WoLFSTEINER CO.. Inc, Of the
ID. c., do hereby swear that the facts stated
in the above certificate are true to the best
Of my knowledge and belief.
MAX WOLFSTEINER,
Secretary.
Subscribed and sworn to before me.
Notary Public In and for the District of CO.
lumbia, this 18th day OF January, A. d. 1912
VIM. R. De LASHMUTT, .
'sealJ Notary Public. ID. c.
My commission expires Aug l4th, 1916.
The Washington times., 1912-01-18
WITNESSES: L-..-
HOUSE MEMBERS
Of PENSION NEED
Noted Civil Service Reform
Leaders Testify Before
Committee.

Continued from First Page)
which proposes fiat horizontal raise
or 10 per cent In connection with a
contributory pension system asserted
Mr.. Goodwin, unlike some other speak
ers who favored the Austin plan.
The Washington times., 1912-01-18
STOVE HOSPITAL

HAVE FINE LINE OF CLOCKS AND
JEWELRY Expert repairing done.
wM NoRDHoFF. 80 18th sr. N. w.
The Washington times., 1912-01-18
WAkTED-AGENTS

AGENTS-Frce illustrated catalogue OF big
money makers ready. Write for II and
free sample OF latest patented necessity
HOUSEHOLD SPECIALITY CO, 40 Cation
ave, Sta. D. Baltimore, Md.
The Washington times., 1912-01-18

PLANO TUNING-siso; all work guarant ,,d,
20 year. experience. NJ. 16s or drop postal
,. y. HERMAN. lt2o Pa. ave- N. W. -
The Washington times., 1912-01-18
LOST AND FOUND

LOST-Lady's gold watch and pin Sunday,
18th. between nh and r. |. ave. and 18th
and II n. e. Return to 100 II. !. ave. n W.
Reward. l..
The Washington times., 1912-01-18

WANT county manager willing TO learn
business; Will pay Sc to SO day right
from start: s. to SIS n day when going. Life
job. It's work. but II pays: house to- house
selling. but IL pays. commission, but 1t pays
Are you willing to learn what you don't
know?
Write SALES MANAGER,
l22 Sycamore at.. Milwaukee. Wis.
The Washington times., 1912-01-18
WANTED-SAlESM

SALEsMEN WANTED--To sell capital stock
of trust company which is the only insti-
tuition OF fits kind in a city OF TO. 600 people,
in the heart OF growing territory. The
trust companN has been established two
wants more capital to handle growing
business. Address. with references. BOX 235,
Augusta, Gas
The Washington times., 1912-01-18

PAINLESS DENT1STRY-SPECIAL PRICES
Beautiful work, very best material. Our
Vacuum Suction Plate. So. Gold Crowns and
Bridgework So. All hllings, so cents up
Painless extraction and cleaning FREE. 4
guarantee 10 all work ARMY AND NAVY
DENTAL PARLORS, N. E. cor. 7th and y
SITS. Entrance. $50 st. N. w.
The Washington times., 1912-01-18
Bid and Asked Prices on Local Exchange
GOVERNMENT BONDS.
GAS BONDS.

Georgetown Gas 5's......,..... 10Y II
Wash. Gas 5's................... lo3' IL
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-25
DOUBLY PROVEN.
Mena Readers Can No Longer Doubt
 the Evidence.

This grateful citizen testified long ago.
 Told of quick relief-of undoubt- ed benefit.
 The facts are now confirmed.
 Such testimony is complete-the evidence conclusive.
 Il forms convincing proof of merit.
 Mrs. J. \. Simpson, DeOueen. Ark. says: T publicly endorsed Deans Kidney Pills in 1908, stating how greatly a member of my family had been benefited by them. At the present time I am glad to verify my former words of praise, as l know that the benefit Doan's Kidney Pills brought has been lasting. The case was one of weak and inactive kid neys, and caused a great deal of annoyance and worry. II did not take Doan's Kidney Pills long to prove their merits. This remedy did such good work that ! can rec ommend it to all kidney sufferers. especially to parents having chil- dren who suffer from weak and in- active kidneys"
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co.,, Buffalo. New York, sole agents for the Unit ed States.
 Remember the name-Doan's- and take no other.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-25

Whijenberg. Aliernales. T. W, Clark. W. F. Watkins. w. <. Mae Lalierty. Fred Beversiock. Ed T., Wolfe.
 Delegates to the congressional convention: T. Townsend. Ed r. Wolfe. P. R. Watkins, W. C. R. AL len. F. X. Lee. Alternates, A. c. Carter. l.. C. Whittenbere, <. NJ. Riding, W. M. Patrick. A. Patton.
 Delegates Co senatorial conven- ton: ?. R. Watkins. c. A. Con- verse, W. A. Townsend, II. Goff, W. Is. MacLafferty. Alternates, George Legatc, Ed T. Wolfe. T. w. Clark, ID. W. Carter, Dr. F. A. Lee.
 The following resolution. endors- ing certain of the Democratic n0mi- ness for county offices, and making other nominations, was adopted:
 Whereas, The primary function of political parties is to place in nomination capable and honest candidates and secure their elee- ton to political offices. in order to establish and maintain efficient government for all the people, and
 Whereas, We are firmly con- vinced that any political party is only means to this end, and
 Whereas, The Democratic party of Polk county have placed in nomination ticket including state senator, all of which meets the ap- proyal of all good citizens regard less of party, except for representa- tive and cotton weigher. and
 Whereas. We have confidence in the ability and integrity of the foregoing candidates and citizens of this county; be it therefore
 Resolved, That we endorse the above named candidates and pledge our earnest support for their elec- ton to the respective offices.
 Whereas, The candidates placed in nomination by the Democratic party for the offices of Represent ative and Cotton Weigher of Polk county do not meet the require ments which should be possessed by men to fill said offices, be il there fore
 Resolved, That the Republicans of Polk county, in massed eonven- ton assembled, do hereby place in the following candi- dates:
 For Representative, W. W. Town send.
 For Cotton Weigher, W. T. Whit tenberg.
 The chairman then announced that after adjournment the town ships and ward committeeman would meet to organize a county central committee, and the mass meeting was adjourned.
 At the meeting of the committee men, as above announced, l.. c. Wilson of Ozark township was elected county chairman, c. W. Petty vice chairman, and T. w. Clark of the Second ward, Mena, was made secretary.
The Mena weekly star., 1912-04-25
TO COMBAT SOCIALISM.
4 Jew Gave $25,OOO to Washington
 University.

Baltimore, April 20.-Cardinal Gibbons, who is chancellor of the Catholic University at Washington, was the recipient yesterday of gift of s25,OO0 for the university.
 The donor is a wealthy Hebrew from the middle west, but his name in withheld. He said that he re- garded the Catholic church as the great bulwark in the United States against bad features of Socialism and anarchy, and for the upholding of law and order" Moved by these considerations, he offered the sum named, to be paid in five annual in- stallments, either to found a teach ership by means of which Socialism would be studied, analysed and at lacked, or five scholarships for students who would pursue special investigations along the same lines.
 The cardinal accepted the schol- arship offer and expressed his grati- tude.