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Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-10-24
Bic DEALS IN
REAL ESTATE
Dr.. SlegeI Buys Three Story
Frame Tenement.

Among the most important real
estate transfers made thus far this
week were sales of property at
Smith and Goodwin streets, 1913
Washington street and In State
street near William street.
Property known as lot 28 In
block As, Smith and Goodwin streets,
was hold by John W. Obuck to Fred
erick L. Brown. That at 1913 Wash
ington street, known as lot 20 in
block 100, bearing a Residence, was
sold by John Porter to Annie Lebida.
Property on the westerly side Of
State street, known as lot 13 In
block 202, formerly part Of the es-
tate of Emil Sameth, was sold to
Jacob Goldberger.
Property at the Northwest corner
of Broad and Division streets, con-
sisting of four lots upon which a
three story frame tenement house
Is located, has been sold by Tube
Dimond to Dr.. Isadore Siegel, Of 145
Smith street. The approximate
amount involved was $4,000.
Leo Goldberger appeared as coun-
sci for Mr.. Dimond and Jacob B..
Joselson represented the purchaser.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-10-24
CITY ELECTRICIAN IS
SHOWING ENTHUSIASM

City Electrician Jay B. FRANKIE, a
n amber OF Protection Hook and
Ladder Company, and one of the ar
dent workers for the parade, de-
clares it should turn out to be the
finest, biggest and best ever in the
history of the city's volunteer fire
department. Judging from the prep
arations that have been made, he
states 1t could not be otherwise
Through the city electricians ac-
tivity, following action Of the Board
OF Aldermen. the fire alarm and po-
lice call boxes have been painted and
the interior Of Protection Hook and
Ladder Company's headquarters
tn State street have been papered
and painted in time to brighten
their appearance for the parade.
The streets to be traversed by the
parading firemen are all paved and
In tip top form for the occasion.
The stretch to be covered Is five
miles and half long, according to
measurement taken by speedometer
on the police motorcycle, as taken
by Mr.. FRANKIE last week.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-10-24
LIST OF BIG FIRES
HERE SINCE MAY 1901

AS is the case In all big and fast
growing cities, Perth Amboy has
sustained several severe losses by
fire. The loss runs into millions of
dollars, and represents disasters in
some of the citys chief industries.
But, in every instance, the volunteers
worked heroically in successful ef-
forts to check the spread of the
dreaded danger. The heaviest loss
es occurred in the following fires:
International Clay Company, at
Pardee's, May II, 1901.
Redhing's barn, 1890.
Reynolds and Hanson's, Slobo-
dien's and Blue Front, March 5,
1904.
Schiller building, February 20,
1901.
Lehigh Valley stables, May 10,
Gregory's, July 4, 1905.
Mead's, February IL, 1904.
Asphalt works, July 2, 1905, and
December 1, 1905.
Barracks, October s, 1898.
Sickles, April z, 1900.
Kitchels, February 27, 1895.
Gas Works, September 23, 1907.
New Jersey BriQuetting Company,
May 30, 1911.
Barber Asphalt Paving Company,
May %, 1912.
New Jersey Terra Gotta Company.
September 8, 1912.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-10-24

One of the most conspicuous
features in the parade today was
the old historic triangle. 1t was in
custody of Eagle Hose and Chemical
Company.
For more than thirty years the
quaint old alarm has passed through
some peculiar situations and has
furnished much newspaper copy. On
several occasions, as today, it has
come into the limelight. 1t received
much publicity, but Its history has
been enlarged most at times when it
was stolen by one group of fremen
from another. During periods be-
tween such thefts when it was not
on exhibition, it has been hidden
treasure in dark corners and hooks
of cellars, has been buried under
ground and even under waters Of the
Raritan river. It has been stolen
under cover of darkness of night
and has even been pilfered in broad
daylight, as 1t was when taken the
last time, from the residence of
Jeppe Sondergaard at 23 Market
street.
This peculiar object of mystery
Is nothing more than an octagon
piece of iron, bent in the form of a
triangle, such as can be seen sus-
tained between poles or from the
limb of tree in any little hamlet
In the country. It was usually
sounded by means of a large iron
hammer and at times with an iron
bar, but the former was more ef-
fective.
Its history dates back from 1881,
when the fire department was inaug-
urated. Previous to that time fires
were usually extinguished by means
of bucket brigades, or with sand,
dirt and the like. Thas was on occa-
sion of small fires. When a big
blaze occurred, the city turned out
almost to a man and worked like
beavers to save life and property.
A most modern fire alarm system
with bell and whistles, of the Game
well type, now replaces the triangle.
When it's service was required no
longer and 1t became known as a
relic, it was stolen by Totem
vile fire company. For a long time
It's whereabouts were unknown.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-10-24
FAMOUS TRIANGLE IS
IN THE PARADE TODAY

Then, Just before Protection Hook
and Ladder Company held fair, one
of its members learned of it's hiding
place. The story is still going the
rounds, of how one of the Totten-
vile firemen was coerced into i'm
bibing more than agreed with him
and as he tipsily avowed that every
one from Perth Amboy was jolly
good fellow, the good fellows made
off with the treasured triangle. 1t
has been the object of such "thieves"
ever since and many times has been
stolen to land in a new resting
place.
In an effort to prevent Totten-
vile firemen from recovering 1t, the
holders had a cast iron duplicate
made at Patric Whites foundry. The
Tottenville fire fighters waived all
claim to 1t, however, and, as far as is
known, never made further at
tetmps to steal 1t.
After that the original triangle
was buried under sand and waters
of Raritan river. It was exhumed
to be presented to Keyport for use
as fire alarm. About 1900 the fire
department of that borough put in
use a more adequate fire alarm sys-
TEN. For the next two years there
was talk of a fremen's parade and
1t was thought 1t would be well to
have the old triangle on exhibition.
It is declared three trips were made
to Keyport before 1t was recov-
cred; the first to investigate; the
second, to recover the bogus trian-
gle, and the third to get the original
one. 1t was rumored the Lincolns
had It after the parade, but they
seemed as much mystified about It's
whereabouts as other companies
until 1t was stolen from them by
Washington Hose and Chemical
Company. For secrecy 1t remained
for time in the home of Theodore
e. Anderson, member of that COM
pany. 1t was later buried In the
cellar of the Washington house.
Exempt firemen cast an envious
eye upon WASHINGTON members.
They wanted the old triangle and
after some careful work, following
much investigation, they unearthed
1t and carried it away. Jeppe Son
der gard secured possession of 1t
and secreted it In the cellar OF his
residence for the Exempt Firemen's
Association, from which 1t was
stolen about year ago. 1t has not
been seen since.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-10-24

The business of fighting fires has
advanced in this citv IS it has in
every other part of the country, until
1t now has seven capable companies,
three steamers, handsome aerial
truck, a regular hook and ladder
truck, several combination hose and
chemical outfits, and hose carts and
the like. Each piece Of apparatus is
most modernly equipped. Trucks
carry life nets and most of the appa-
ratus carries searchlights. 1t seems
only a question of short time when
the city will begin the installation Of
motor driven firefghting apparatus
to replace that of the horse-hitch
variety, now exclusively used. In
fact, city fathers have made inspec-
tion trips and taken preliminary
steps toward the purchase of auto
mobile apparatus. Officials, including
Acting Mayor Garretson, Alderman
Dalton and Fire Chief Comings
made recent trip to Plainfield to
view a motor-driven combination
hose and chemical vehicle.
The Exempt Firemen's Association
was organized January %, 1889, and
was reorganized April 15, 1890. 1t
was incorporated April %, 1880,
with thirty-four charter members.
Among notable events held under its
auspices were big assemblages, cele-
bration and parade in May of 1898
and May Of this year.
Lincoln Hose Company was the
first fire company organized In this
city. 1t was formed December 29,
1881, at meeting Of interested per-
sons in city hall. The charter mem
bers were: Louis Fl. FRANKIE, AM
brose Wood, Albert G. Phillips, Asa
c. Meredith, Abraham Harmed, Isaac
Adair, George M. Coutts, James Dun
ham and Azariah Martin. It's pres
ent brick firehouse, located in State
street just south Of Smith street,
was constructed in 1882. The COM
pany started activity with but two
wheeled jumper, which was pur-
chased by Patrick Convery, and is
now in possession of the Exempts
Association. 1t is now known as
Lincoln Engine Company No. l.
Protection Hook & Ladder Com
pany was organized within three
months after the Links, as was the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-10-24
FIRST FIRE COMPANY
FOR AMB0Y IN 1873 |

Washington Hose Company, as the
result of big fire in 1876 which
practically destroyed all property
along the northerly side of Smith
street between High and Rector
streets. The company derived its
name from the first truck 1t secured
from Sing Sing, N. Y, upon which
was painted the word Protection"
They are located In State street ad-
joining the Links.
Washington Hose Company, now
known as Washington Hose & Chem
ical Company, was organized Decem-
ber %, 1882. 1t originated as a
young mems club. They are COM
fortably housed in practically new
headquarters in Rector street.
Within ten years thereafter, in
1892, the Mcclellan Hose Company,
now the Mcclellan Engine Company,
was organized. 1t was formed under
the able leadership of Hugh G.
Reilly, then an alderman. Its house
Is located at State street and Pearl
Place.
Eagle Hose & Chemical Company,
first known as Eagle Hose Company,
was formed at a meeting of men
from the western section of the city
in a room in Kroeger's building at
237 Smith street. 1t now has excel
lent headquarters in Davidson ave-
nue..
A sixth company was formed but
never confirmed by the city fathers
and consequently went out Of exist
ence. 1t was known as Raritan Hose
& Engine Company. 1t was organ
lied in the fall Of 1905 by a number
of men in the vicinity of New Bruins
wick avenue and Woodbridge road,
the latter now Amboy avenue.
The sixth official company became
the Garfield Engine Company, which
was organized December 8, 1908. 1t
has elegant headquarters at Hall
and Amboy avenues.
The seventh and last company to
be organized was Liberty Hook &
Ladder Company. 1t was formed
about December /, 1909. 1t recent
ly took possession of O new flrehouse
in Wayne street, near State street.
The two surviving veterans OF the
city's first fire company, the Lincoln,
are Louis FRANKIE and Walter Martin.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-10-24
INDICTMENT
FOR MURDER
Jerry Rapino of Port Read
ing Must Stand Trial.

New Brunswick, Oct. 24:-Nine-
teen indictments were handed in to
Judge Peter F. Daily by Foreman
Charles A. Mccormick, of the Septem-
Der term grand jury yesterday after
noon including one for murder
against Jerry Rapino, the Port Read
ing saloonkeeper who shot Antonio
Anzezino, the father of his divorced
wife. Anzezino was shot Spuaay and
died tFs II ETTrzaDGth hospital Tues
day. Rapino is fugitive from JUS
tice.
Murder indictments are not unusu-
ally handed in to a common Pleas
court Judge, but an order had been
made authorizing Judge DAILY to re-
ceive it and he made an order re-
ferring the Indictment to the court
of Oyer and Terminer for trial. Dr..
Eugene Carroll, the county physician
who performed an autopsy In the case
and Coroner James Flynn and DR..
Hoagland were also interested in the
case. Efforts to get hold of Rapino
are being made. The state Is said
to be on the track of the man who is
believed to be in New York city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-10-24
COMPANY
HAS AUTO APPARATUS

The Peeksgill Engine Company, Of
Peeksgi1l, ~ Y, landed in town with
forty-f1ve strong, a handsome auto
mobile engine and fife, drum and
bugle corps of seventeen pieces about
8 o'clock last night. They were con-
veyed here by steamer, which land
ed at the N. Y. & N. ]. steamboat
dock.
All eyes were turned on the visit
ing fire fighters as they marched,
lead by the Peeksgill Fife, Drum
and Bugle corps, up Smith street to
the headquarters Of the Eagle Hose
& Chemical Company whom they are
guests Of.
Accompanying the firemen were
Clinton Forbush, chief Of the Peeks-
gill fire department; Frederick Roe,
a trustee Of the city of Peeksgill, and
Justice of the Peace Oldfeld Of that
place. The auto steamer, known as
Columbian No. /, received much at
tention a sit followed the f1remen on
the march. 1t was housed in Voor-
hees' garage for the night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-10-24
LONG BRANCH TRUCK
is FIRST TO ARRIVE

Independent Hook & Ladder Com
pany No. 2, of Long Branch, was
the first company to arrive in this
city. 1t made its appearance on
State street, in front of the house of
Protection Hook & Ladder Company,
shortly before noon-time yesterday
and soon was the center of a curious
crowd of firemen and school boys.
The Independents are members of
one of the oldest companies in New
Jersey and have a truck that prom
ises to be the center of all eyes dur
ing this mornings pageant. Fonr
men accompanied the apparatus to
this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-10-24
THREE FLAMING ARCS
AT THE FIVE CORNERS

Three brilliant flaming arc lamps
were placed at the intersection OF
Smith street, State street and New
Brunswick avenue yesterday and
were used for the first time last
night. They burned all night sand
made the corner of five points look
almost as bright as day. This is in
accordance with ideas of the Board
of Aldermen which were advanced
several months ago. The lamps will
be lighted all night until tomorrow
morning and II found favorable, as
it Is believed they will be retained
in use.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-10-24
CITY AMBULANCE HELD
FOR EMERGENCY CALLS

The city ambulance was placed at
the city stable in the rear of police
headquarters at 8 o'clock this morn
Ing, upon orders of Chief of Police
Burke, so as to have 1t ready
throughout the day for emergency
calls. In case of necessity the water
department auto truck will be press
ed into service as an ambulance. The
ambulance, which is of the horse
hitch type, is usually stationad at
Liddle & Pfeiffer's stables, two
blocks from the police station.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-10-24
MAN HIT WITH
WRENCH, LIVES
Passes Comfortable Night at
Hospital Seek AssaiIant.

Chief of Police Patrick j. Burke
Stanford street, will be captured
shortly and arraigned for his part in
the attack at 1 O'Clock yesterday af-
ternoon upon Louis Roman, at the
works of the Standard Underground
Cable Company. Roman, who was
hit on the head with a ten-pound
wrench, passed a comfortable night
it was learned today at the city hos
pital. He is suffering from a COM
pound depressed fracture of the
skull in which person can lay two
fingers, it is stated.
Andrew Lukacs, the alleged assail-
ant, and his brother, George. are
still at large. According to several
witnesses Roman offended George
Lukacs, and Andrew defended his
brother by hitting Roman on the
head with the wrench. 1t was sufil-
cient to stop the argument. DR..
William e. Ramsay gave first aid
and sent the injured man to the
hospital, where the hospital staff
worked for several hours to relieve
the mans sufferings. Although the
doctors assert that he has but a
small chance OF recovering, Roman is
conscious and resting comfortably.
Chief Burke assigned Detective
Sergeant John A. Huff to the case
last night, and the official had se-
cured picture of the alleged assail-
ant and was making progress toward
his capture. The postofflce robbery,
however, has altered the chiefs
plans. Detective Huff was assigned
to the postoftice job and Detective
Sergeant l.. A. Long given the cable
works assignment.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-10-24
Sample Of 'ngalIs' Satire.

Many years ago, when Senator In
gals was in the senate. oleomargarine
was a bone of contention. The debate
led ingalls, to utter one of those epi-
grammatic sentences which made him
famous. '1 have never. to my knowl-
edge, tasted oleomargarine," said IN
gals. "but l have stood in the pres
ence Of genuine butter with awe for its
strength and reverence for its antiQ-
uity."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-10-24
"LUCK" FAILS; KILLS HIMSELF
Son Of Lumber Dealer Found Dead In
South Orange.

South Orange.
Orange, N. j., Oct. 24.-The man
found dead In South Orange has been
Identified as John Schneider, forty
years old, the son of Ferdinand Schnei
der, lumber dealer. of Union.
Near the mans body was found an
empty carbolic acid bottle and In one
Of his pockets postal card with this
inscription, I'm broke; slow horses
and fast girls did 1t"
The body was brought to Kunz'a
morgue In this city and was identified
later by Jacob Schneider, the dead
mans brother
Four years ago John Schneider left
home and went to Lake Hopatcona
and began work as laborer. Last
Friday he came to Newark and visited
Mrs. Charles Furlong, a daughter OF
his former employer. He told her be
was having such hard luck that life
wasn't worth while living"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-10-24
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-10-24
COPS LOOK FINE AT
HEAD OF PROCESSION

The police officers who lead the
parade, besides Chief of Police Pat
rick j. Burke, who marched in front
of the platoon, were Patrolmen
Quinn, Tonnesen, Quinlan, Gutowski,
A. Jensen, Calvin, Lybeck and Har-
tung. They made fine appearance
In dress coats and white gloves. The
two end men who acted as sergeants
wore belts with baton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-10-24
CADETS
GUARD THE TRIANGLE

The rife squad of the Westminster
Cadets in charge of Lieutenant AL
bert Krogh were engaged by Eagle
Hose & Chemical Company to guard
the treasured triangle before, dur
ing and after the parade.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-10-24
HIGH STANDARD DUE
TO EFFICIENT CHIEFS

To the chief engineers Of the vol
unteer fire department Is due much
of the credit for the efficiency OF
the department, and Its high stand
ard as "battlers OF the blaze" They
have stood heads and shoulders
above the chiefs of other volunteer
departments. and. repeatedly, have
been the recipients of many votes
and other testimonials of praise from
their co-workers. The chiefs during
the last thirty years were as follows:
1882-1883-J. B. Conard.
1883-1884-J. B. Conard.
884-1885-Thomas Macan.
1885-1886-Thomas Macan.
1886-1887-J. H. Tyrrell.
1887-1888-John H. Kant.
1888-1889-Louis H. FRANKIE.
1889-1890-A. H. Crowell.
1890-1891-George M. Coutts.
891-1892-Joseph G.. Burns.
92-1893-James L. Tooker.
1893-1894-W. F. Hartmann.
1S94-1S95-John Campbell.
1895-1896-Walter G.. Martin.
896-1897-Robert Hartmann.
S97-1898-William Mckenzie.
1S98-1899-J. N. Van Horn.
899-1900-Harry Tyrrell.
1900-1901-John Kress.
19O1-1902-John Cluney.
902-1903-Louis H. FRANKIE.
1903-1904-W. G. Comings.
1904-1905-J. B. Moylan.
1904-1905-J. B. Moylan.
1861 906-James M. Glenn.
906-1907-Thomas Baker
7-190S-Eugene Mullen.
-1909-George T. Larson.
909-1910-George e. Meade.
1910-1911-Patrick ]. Rocks.
1911-1912-Frank G.. Comings
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-10-24

Any affair or happening, or cir
cumstance, which Is too small to
make a Want Ad. worth while as
an adjusting force Is too small to
worry about
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-10-24

The EVENING NEWS has the
'aroest circulation in the county.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-26
GOOD URGES POSTAL PLAN.
Would Extend Commission Govern
naent to 0epartnent


WASHINGTON Feb. Representa-
tive Good in a short time will introduce
in the house hill for administra ton
Of the postoffice department by CON-
rnittee It may be said he proposes tc
apply the Des Moines plan to the post
office department.
He proposes a commission Of FIVE
men to have complete charge Of adj
,ninistra ton Of the office. OF these one
is to be the postmaster general The
ether four who hold office for eight
years each, are to De non partisan, anG
high salaried. Thus he would take the
department out of politics and make
such things as the Devine case at Mar
shalltown impossible.
He would have the proposed COM
mission appoint the postmasters and
the president and senate would have
nothing to do with it, nor would there
r. any system Of recommendations by
members of congress.
The proposition is new one, but
Mr.. Coed has given it much study and
thinks it is the true way to insure bus
mess administration Of the postoffice
department.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-26
stoeker. and Feeders.

Chicago, Feb. 26.-Sales of high class
weighty feeders have been at as good
prices as have been paid this season. a
big string Of 10S5-lb feeders going out
during the last week al cost OF $6.25
and a load Of fancy 10s0-lb feeders
going out at $685.. while a considerable
showing of sales was made at s6G6.15.
These prices of course. are for some
thing of extra flesh and quality and OF
class that would attract about such
bids on killing account right now. but
the order for high class selected feed
ers OF choice quality must not have
price limit attached much below $3.50
even where the weight runs down to
900 lbs. as there Is keen competition
for the. lots showing high quality. A
fair to good class OF $50 to 900-lb feed
ers can be had at $3.50 5.s5. and
plain and medium, class Of lighter cat
tie at $4.75 SO, about all that go be-
low that and from s4.65 down to 81
being on the stocker order. only very
poor trashy or fair little heifers to be
had down at S350d3.S5. while the high
class breezy 500 to. 7Oo-lb stockers will
sell at $685.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-26

Union League Club, declared that the
officers and directors Of the club. have
agreed not to discuss the Hines case
publicly.
Mr.. Hines was expelled by the board
OF governors Saturday afternoon at the
end Of one of the most bitterly contest
ed proceedings ever held in the Union
League Club. The final vote. 1t was
learned, stood II for expulsion against
who were in favor of retaining Mr..
Hines.
Charges were sled against Mr.. Hines
by eight members Of the club at the
close Of the ipvestige lions of the Helm
committee. The lumbsrman's reported
conversation in the Clubhouse with
Clarence S. Funk, genera. manager Of
the International Harvester Company,
and a member of the Union League
Club. in which Hines boasted OF "hay-
ing put Lorimer over was the aasis
of the expulsion proceedings.