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Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-13
BUILDING AND
LOAN PROGRESS
first Report Submitted by
Commissioner LaMonto.
(From the NEWS Correspondent.)

HfO ~ W. ~
Trenton, Dec. 13.-In his first an
nual report just submitted, state
Banking and Insurance Commission
er George NJ. LaMonte shows that the
Building and Loan Associations OF
the state have made substantial pro-
gress during the year. The assocla-
tons at the close of business Octo-
Der 81, last, had assets amounting
to $106,554,997
The net gain in the number of the
associations for the year was 80, the
total number October 81, being 665.
New societies to the number of 40
were formed during the year and Z
discontinued business. The new as
sociations are located as follows:
Atlantic City, Garfield, Riverside,
Camden, Newark (22), East Orange.
Irvington, Westville, Jersey City,
Bayonne, Harrison, West New York,
Trenton (2), New Brunswick, New
Market, Montville, Keansburg, Pat
erson, Elizabeth (2), Westfield and
Kenilworth. Three of the associa-
lions which have discontinued BUSH
ness were in Paterson, one in Allan
tic City, one in Delair, one in Penns
Grove and the other in Westwood. ,.
The gain in membership for the
year was 21,400, bringing the total
number of share holders up to 218,-
934. The number of members who
are borrowers is 1889. The report
embodies the statistics of 500 asso-
Citations, which is al increase Of 36
over the number that made returns
in the preceding year. The 500 asso-
Citations have cash deposits in bank
Of $~2,124,992. They hold first lien
mortgages aggregating $9S,656,239.
The receipts for the year were $64,-
.673,328, and the cash on hand at the
close of the year amounted to ST.
129,980.
Commissioner LaMonte says it may
be found advisable before long to
prescribe a uniform system of book
keeping and accounting for the asso-
Citations as a substitute for the diver
sifed systems now in use, some OF
which are quite crude and made
quate, while others are unnecessarily
elaborate and complicated.
The commissioner says special uni
form system would make more effec-
tive the audits of examining COM
mitees and the state examiners there
by, affording greater protection to
the shareholders. He praises the
building loan law, which has been
in operation for more than nine
years. Under it, he says, the asso-
Citations have prospered in a marked
degree.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-13
SHOW AT PROCTOR'S.

Dancing. skipping. running and
jumping on high strung wires by ac-
robatic maidens is being presented by
the Rose Valerie Troupe in a dazzling
spectacular manner at Proctor's the
atre the rest Of the week. The com
pany is composed of five persons
three young girls and two men. The
former are as much at home tripping
across a wire ten feet high, as they
are with the support of the stage I'M
der them. They scurry across the
steel thread with nimbleness of the
squirrel, and sure footedness of the
feline.
The men are worthy accompanies
Of the female artists, with their re-
markable agility in keeping their
equilibrium in the most trying posi-
lions. Balancing is aided by large
parasols, which each carries. The
most remarkable feat is when one
of the maids leaps from the middle
of the wire over a three foot table,
landing on the same wire on the
other side of the stand.
Russell Brothers, in maids and
Order" depicts the comical, but wit
ty, Irish servants. Much laughter is
melted by the humorous colloquies
which pass between the two. A beau
tiful phase of the act is the singing
Of Irish songs by Marjorie" who
has a cultivated voice which delights
those having tastes for vocal music.
In an unique nursery scene, Rose
and Montrose, from the humorous
pass to the more delicate art OF mu-
sic. Montrose plays the part of the
child. and is first seer awaking in
her little bed. She arises and hears
singing In the closet, which she
opens, and finds an old woman sing
ing a sweet song. The woman soon,
by a cleer operation changes to a
young. singing lady, VINO after sew
eral sets of dancing, takes her seat at
the piano. on which she Is accompan-
led by Montrose, playing cleyerlv on
An ACCORDION.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-13
BUILDING AND LOAN
OFFICIALS CELEBRATE

The twentieth anniversary of the
Organization of the Citizens Building
& Loan Association, which occurred
yesterday, was celebrated by the
Board of Directors and it's officers
with a dinner and theatre party in
New York last night. Thirteen Off
Gals were on hand. They left here
on the sos o'clock train yesterday
afternoon and first enjoyed dinner at
Louis Martins at Seventh avenue
and Broadway, after which they oc-
cupied seats in the Hippodrome.
In the party were Harry Conard,
Adrian Lyon, William Crowell, Wal
ter l.. Farroat, j. X. Jensen, Walter
Comings, Charles M. Peterson, Carl
c. Christensen, Louis H. FRANKIE,
Joseph Afflerbach, J. G. McAlinden,
John H. loft and Ira R. Grouse. j.
X. Jensen was chairman of the com
mittee of arrangements.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-13
~REHEARSINC FOR THE
REPRODUCTION OF PLAY

Coach Joseph Greenwald was again
in charge of the rehearsal of the Blue
and White Literary Society's cast Of
characters who will once more pre-
sent paid in Full" in the Bijou thea
ire Monday night for the benefit Of
the Y. M. H. A. building fund. Many
tickets have already been sold. Those
which are left may be procured by
calling for them at the box office Of
the Bijou theatre. The committee in
charge only consented to have the
play reproduced after the sweeping
popular demand because of the cred
table manner in which the show was
given last Sunday. The presentation
will be played Monday night and the
same characters will take part.
Coach Greenwald has ordered an
other rehearsal to be held tomorrow
night and two for Sunday and every
effort is being made to score a great
er success than the brilliant hit made
on the last presentation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-13
THREE RUNAWAYS MADt
THINGS LIVELY TODAY

rhere was a record made TINS
morning in the number OF ruhd"a,
three distinct accidents, though ~ ~
nroyed serious were recordeu' -
which might have been rata 10 JIM
-Iobneon and Joseph kolosKl' VI
Kaaehev. occurred as their wagon
dawn bv a horse, started TO cross
the railroad in Smith street. Oh me-
NOV 70 this city. They reached Tue
gates as they were being lowered anu
not being able to stop the nolse ~
stantly, the long arms allghted on lne
horses back, and the venice comm
nod tbe west gate arm caught the DC
INFANTS of the wagon or the cheSt'
and snapped in two. The horse pc
came frightened and dashed across
the tracks in front of an oncomlhg
freight train. The gates on the east
side of the railroad had not been low
cred so the horses had a clear pain
70 clear the tracks just before the
train arrived.
William Rosenvinge of Perth Am
how, was driving under the bridge OF
the Lehigh Valley Railroad in state
street. when his horse became fright
ened by the noise of a train n ran
upon the sidewalk, knocking down =
passerby, who was uninJured, anC
breaking the harness in severa
places. Rosenvinge jumped out OF TN
wagon and soon quilted the fright
ened animal.
The third unawa of the morning
was a farmers horse attached 10
truck wagon, which dashed dow
New Brunswick avenue, near Mapl'
street. The frightened animal wa
stopped before he could effect an.
damage.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-13
IWEITZEN TURNED IN
HIS CALLS LAST NIGHT

For the first time in about a year,
Patrolman Israel Wcitze1 sent in his
calls regularly last night, it was
stated at police headquarters this
morning. The police committee o.
the council has reviewed his terri
tory and it is understood found, thai
Weitzen and any other patrolman
can cover it in a manner prescribed.
Following investigation by the com
mittee a quiet tip was given Weitzen
to be on his guard and do what he
was told, it was stated at police head
quarters this morning.
The charge of neglect to ring call
boxes regularly, preferred by the
chief of police is in the hands of the
police committee. Chairman Calvin
stated this afternoon it might report
tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-13
BREAK IN IRONWORKERS
RANKS Is WIDENING

Indianapolis, Dec. 13.-The first
break in the ranks of the forty-one
union ironworkers, on trial here for
dynamite conspiracies, was widened
today when Paul Merriam, defendant
from st. Louis, repeated, on cross
examination that he was out OF
sympathy with the union administra-
ton n that his attempts to have
the accounts audited were defeated.
District Attorney Miller plainly was
delighted to have it brought out that
there was something about the ad-
ministration with which Merriam was
not in accord.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-13
10000 SAILORS DO
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
Special By unitea press ). Ire.

Special by Unftea Press ire.
New York, Dec. 13:-Nineteen
battleships with more than 10000
officers and men and some 100000
N cash, were due at the naval anchor
age in the Hudson this afternoon.
They are the chief part Of the Allan
tic feet and have anchored here for
Christmas in order that the crews
may do their Christmas shopping.
As many men as possible will be al
lowed furloughs to go home owe
the holidays.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-13
WHITMAN BOOM
AS NEXT MAYOR
Special By United Press Wire.

SUeC1UE OD OHtted ITeSS WT6s
New York, Dec. 13.-As a direct
result of the event following the
murder of Herman Rosenthal and
the conviction of Police Lieutenant
Becker and the four gunner, Dis
trict Attorney Charles Whitman is
today a full fedged candidate for
Mayor. His boom was launched last
night at a dinner given by 1000
New Workers of every political faith.
Because of the fact that Senator Will
liam Borah, of Idaho, was one of the
speakers there was general belief to-
day that Whitman will be a Fusion
candidate against the Tammany can
didate and eventually he will receive
the Bull Moose support. In his
speech to the diners, Whitman APP
pealed to them to keep the district
attorneys office out Of politics and
praised the awakened public con-
s%crience which, he claimed, made the
many recent successful prosecutions
possible. o
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-13

NEWS @A

The second degree was conferred
on a candidate by Pc Ambo Tribe No.
65, Red Men, last night in its hall.
Lawrence Lodge, Odd Fellows,
meets tonight in Odd Fellows hall.
Scandinavian Pride, Juvenile
Temple No. 4, of l. o. G.. T., met last
night. An invitation was received
from Lodge Brodena anet in West
field to attend a Christmas tree cele-
bration on Sunday, January s.. The
next meeting of the local temple will
be next Thursday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-13
JERSEY BOYS IN BATTLE
FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY

Fifty years ago today tho battle of
Fredericksburg, in which several
local soldiers fought, waxed warmest
John Fothergill, who was lieutenant
of Company l, 28th regiment, New
! Jersey, was in the thickest of the
fray. AS he called the attention of
| the NEWS to the fftieth anniversary
of the memorable event he remark
ed, with a smile, hat some of the
boys who fought might be pleased
to be reminded of it.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-13
new FIRE HOSE
HAS ARRIVED
Lincolns and Washingtons
Supplied More is Coming

Two lots of new fire hose have
been delivered to the fire committee,
of which Alderman L. c. Dalton is
chairman. 1t has been ordered dis
tributed among the companies as will
best serve their immediate needs.
Mr.. Dalton has directed Chief Engi-
neer Comings to give the new rubber
hose to Lincoln Engine Company and
Washington Hose and Chemical Com
pany. This will end the speculation
among firemen as to what companies
would secure the new product.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-13
VALHALLA LODGE HAS
FIRST NOMINATIONS

valhalla Lodge, No. 275, Odd Eel
lows, last night had its first nomi-
nation of officers for the ensuing
term. Carl Lund was nominated for
noble grand, to succeed Paul Peter
son, thep resent noble grand and
John J. J~ergersen, vice grand to sue
coed Carl Lund, who is now the vice
grand. These two officers are chosen
for six months and the following are
selected for one year: Corresponding
secretary, Chris R. Lund; financial
secretary, Charles Agersen: trustee.
Viggo Petersen, and treasurer, John
M. Olsen. One application was re-
ceived.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-13
STEEL ARRIVES FOR
|. Y. COAL DUMPED

Boilers and part of the new steel
for the coal bumper under construc-
ton at the Lehigh Valley wharves
have arrived. The foundation work
has been practically completed. With
the early arrival of the machinery
and steel it is expected the work can
be rushed to an early date of compile
ton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-13
CONFLICTING STORIES
ABOUT CzAREWTCH
Special By United Press Wire.

London, Dec. 13:--There was con-
tinued dispute today concerning the
condition of the Grand Duke Alexis,
the eight-year-old Russian c~zarevitch.
There were r~eiterations and strenu-
Gus denials of the story that the
czarevitch has been deposed as heir
apparent to the throne of Russia;
had been incapacitated for success
sion by a Nihilist inflicted wound. 1t
was admitted, however, that the
young c~zarevitch was suffering from
glandular affliction resulting from a
fall,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-13
SOCIAL EVENT TONIGHT.

With red and green crepe paper
streamers suspended from the center
of the walls to tn ceiling right around
the whole hall, with a section of
about ten feet square set off in one
corner by walls formed by entwined
crepe paper and illuminated by
pumpkin heads and scare crow heads,
Goodwill hall tonight will be the
prettiest scene yet presented at any
reception and dance in this city. The
arrangement committee which is
comprised of thirteen members, are
planning to make everything odd
since today is Friday the thirteenth.
Elaborate refreshments will be
served during the intermission be-
tween the dancing halves. Souye-
Mrs will be presented the guests,
who will not only hail from this city,
but from Staten Island. from diff
ferent points in Middlesex and some
places in Monmouth. The social is
a return Leap Year dance.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-13
EXPLOSION IN
S
BAY OF NAPLES
Special bv United Press Wire.

Naples, Dec. ia terrific explo-
sion, the cause of which has not been
learned, today caused the destruc-
ton of upwards of 100 small vessels
in the harbor here. 1t is believed
that lives were lost.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-13
WEDDING

Friends of Mrs. Lillian Hartmann
Rourke, of ISL Market street, will
no doubt be surprised to learn of
her marriage to Roderick Chefs. a
prominent business man in Brooklyn
which took place December 8. The
couple made a short visit to Wash
ington, D. c. after the marriage
ceremony was performed and after
the visit left on a trip abroad fol
lowing which they will return to
start housekeeping in Brooklyn.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-13
Ranouets South Amboy Council.

Samuel j. Mason. city surveyor
Of this city and city engineer of
South Amboy, rendered a banquet to
members of the counciitand other Of
icials of South Amboy ID the Packer
House last night
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-13
Bitten by Dog.

Thomas F.. Patten, of 2S3 State
street, a newsdealer, was bitten on
the left leg by a dog while he was
delivering papers in Washington
street yesterday afternoon. He was
attended by DR.. ]. H. Hay.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-13
SEVEN TEACHERS ARE
ON THE SICK LIST

Today, Friday the thirteenth,
seems unlucky for the city teachers.
So many teachers were on the school
sick list this morning that three of
the principals had to take charge Of
grade rooms, as the four supply
teachers had been already drafted
to other schools. Superintendent
S. E. Shull says seven teachers were
unable to report for duty this morn
ing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-13
Bicycle Is Stolen.

Michael Tyrrell, of 40 First
street, reported to the police yester-
day that his bicycle had been stolen
from State and Fayette streets.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-13
n is SUCCESS.

The bazar under the auspices OF
the Ladies Aid Society of the Danish
Methodist Episcopal church, in Dana
hall last night, was one of the most
successful affairs that the society
has held in some time, according to
the report of the ladies this morn
Ing. A much larger sum will be
realized from this bazar than any
that they have ever held. Just what
the amount will be will not be known
until the next meeting of the society.
The hall was deliberately decorated
with American and Scandinavian
flags and everything was done to
make the affair a success. There
were five booths and tables arranged
in the hall that were also decorated
with crepe paper, and on each there
were many fancy and useful articles
offered for sale. Mrs. P. Jensen,
president of the society, was in
charge of the bazaar and at the vari-
Gus booths the following were in
charge: Fancy booth, Mrs. Ole Mel
sen, Mrs. p. Nygreen and Mrs. ]. p.
Holm; soap booth, Mrs. Hansen and
Mrs. Olsen; cake table, Mrs. j. Tofte
Hansen was in charge; coffee table,
Mrs. B. Smith in charge; candy, Mrs.
MAIDS Nielsen; grab bag, Mrs. MAIDS
Madsen. At the close of the bazar
all things not sold were auctioned off
to the highest bidder. Ole Nielsen
and j.. Petersen were the a~uctioneers.
During the evening the church choir
and the orchestra entertained with
vocal and instrumental music,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-13
X. OF c L A DANCE.

San Salvador Council, No. 299,
knights of Columbus, at its meeting
last night made plans for a dance
and reception to be held in the Au-
ditorium the latter part of January.
The affair is to be private for the
members of the council and their
wives and lady friends. 1t will be by
invitation and from present indica-
tons will be one of the most elabo-
rate affairs that the council has ever
held. Grand Knight John w. Kelly,
who presided at last NIGHTS session,
is going to select a committee shortly
to make arrangements.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-13
KAPPA pFLTs TEA.

Members Of the kappa Delta So
ciety are holding 4 tea in the Roess-
Ter gymnasium in Lewis street from
3 to 6 O'Clock this afternoon. The
proceeds of the affair will be given
for food for the poor of this city.
Many are expected to be present to
help along in this spiendid move
ment. The menu for theftea is as fol-
Tea, coffee, buttefed toast and
marmalade, cinnamon ttoast. layer
squ~ifeo&Jldge sundae and ice cream.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-13
SOCIAL CLUB MEET.

The Den Social and Athletic Club
had a busy meeting last night at it's
headquarters, the Roessler Gymnas-
ium. 1t was practically decided to
change the name of the club, and a
committee consisting of James Duck
enbush, Norton Pratt and Hoyt Pal
mer, were appointed to secure a suit
able one. The social committee dur
ing the winter season will be as fol-
lows; Messrs. Fritz Roessler, Thomas
Ramsay, and Norton Pratt. 1t was
also found necessary to elect an as
sistant basketball manager so Will
liam B%oughton was chosen. After
some other minor matters were tend
ed to the meeting was adjourned un-
til next Thursday. A real live bas-
ketball practice followed. Those
present were Fritz Roessler,
Thomas Ramsay, Norton Pratt, Bar
ney Browning, James Quackenbush,
Hoyt Palmer, Clarence Liddle, and
Frank Henry.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-13
GABY II MEET.

Mis- Margaret Conquest entertained
the members of the Gaby Girls Asso-
citation last night at her home in
State street. The hostess rendered
many vocal solos, while accompanied
on the piano by Miss lola Fullerton.
1t was decided to have a strawride
during Christmas week. Refresh
ments were served. Those present
were: MISS Julia Klein, Helen Ma
can, Margaret Conquest, lola Full
lerton and Gertrude Ernst.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-13
PERSONAL.

EJNooleAb
Little SeweIl Baldwin, of 147
Lewis street, is slowly convalescine
from an attack of pneumonia.
Charles d. Snedeker, president OF
the water board, is spending a few
days at Washington, d. G.. He is
registered at the New Willard.
Joseph Melder, of Rector street
was a Matawan visitor Wednesday
night.
Peter Mortenson, of Gordon street.
was entertained by friends in Key
port last night.
Miss Elizabeth Monaghan, of Bor-
entertained by friends in this city
yesterday afternoon.
Harry Hardiman, of Brighton ave-
nue., was a Woodbridge visitor yes
.terday afternoon.
Rev. Easton, of Spotswood, was
the guest 70 Mr.. and Mrs. Adrian
Lyon last evening.
City. Clerk La Roe was a New
York visitor yesterday.
Carl Christofferson, of Rector
street, was the guest of friends in
South Amboy Wednesday night.
.Holger Holm, of Rector street,
was a Bordentown visitor yesterday.
John Burns, of Washington street
was a New York visitor Wednesday
night.
Charles Hinkle, of Washington
street, was the guest of friends in
New York Wednesday.
Richard Martin, of Market street,
was in Keasby yesterday.
John Clark, of State street, Is in
New York today, on business.
Harry Smith, of Market street was
the guest of friends in Newark yes
terday.
Arthur McDermitt. OF Market
street. was entertained by friends In
New York yesterday.
George Brooks, of Madison ave-
nue.. is being entertained by friends
in New York.
George Kemeny, of State street.
vas in New York yesterday after
noon.
Charles Keher, of Market street,
was an Elizabeth visitor yesterday.
Jens Lund, of New Brunswick ave
nue.. is in South River today.
Edward Clinchey, of Broad street,
was a South Amboy visitor last night
John Rogan, of Broad street, was
the guest of friends in Huguenot
last night.
Mrs. Richard Jago, of Washington
street, Is confined to her home owing
to Illness. 5.
John Mulligan, of Market street,
is being entertained by friends in
Roosevelt.
Michael O'Mara, of Smith street,
vas a Woodbridge visitor last light.
Thomas Wallace Of Paterson
street, is being entertained by
friends in Keyport this afternoon.
Thomas Henderson, of State street
was a Cliffwood visitor yesterday.
C. A. Sexton, of Smith street, was
In South River yesterday.
Robert B.. Fischer, of S~ayreville,
was a Perth Amboy visitor yester-
day.
Joseph C%oncannon, of Newark was
a local visitor yesterday.
James Rea, Jr., of South Amboy,
was entertained by friends in this
city last night. !"
Carl Hanson, of First street, was
a New Brunswick visitor yesterday.
Charles Dorian, of Watson avenue
was . South River visitor yesterday.
afternoon.
Edward Rudolph, of Market street
is confined to his home owing to ILL
ness.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-13
GIVEN "KITcHEN SHOWER"

Mrs. Charles Seguine, of Rector
street, gave a Kitchen shower" yes
terday afternoon in honor of Miss
Anna Holm, who at an early date is
to be the bride of DR.. Edmund De
Monseigle. of Asbury Park. Music
and games with refreshments helped
to pass a delightful afternoon.
Among those present were: Misses
Wealthy Henzleman, Gertrude Pfeif-
fer, Marguerite Pfeifer, Mar
guerite Boughton, Jane HUFF
ford, Hattie Mead, Mrs. Parsons,
Mrs. Woelom, Mrs. Clmstead. Mrs.
Leo 'Douahue, Mrs. Joseph Brimlow.
Mrs. Heman Anderson. Mrs. Math-
WI Mrs. Hosking. Mrs. Clarence
Liddle, Mrs. William Hesser, Mrs.
Boughton, Mrs. Joseph Copeland and
Miss Walters.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-13
Is TENDERED SURPRISE.

Mr.. and Mrs. r. Larsen we're ten
dered a surprise party by twenty
young ladies of the Bible Glass of
the Second Grace Lutheran Sunday
school in the school rooms last night.
The class met at 7 o'clock last night
and held their practice for the
Christmas exercises which will be
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-13
ANNIVERSARY OBSERVED.

The Presbyterian Christian En-
deavor Society had it's t~wenty-sixth
anniversary in the church last We
ming. The meeting opened with
a song service. The scripture vas
read by John Peterson. The presi-
dent, Miss Ruth Hancock, made a
short address after which the pastor,
Rev. James Fl. N~orthrup introduced
the speaker, of the evening, Rev.
Easton, of Snotswood, who spoke to
the young people of Progressiveness.
The musical part of the service was
an anthem by the choir and a vocal
solo by Miss Ellnor Ballet. After
the service in the church there was
a social gathering in the chapel
where they made merry playing
games. Refreshments were served