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Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-30
MAY BUILD ON
SITE OF B|JOU
Perrlne & BuckeIew Have
Plans Ready Firms Figure.

Perrine G. Buckelew have complet-
ed plans for a new playhouse they
propose to erect on the site of the
BijOu theatre at New Brunswick
avenue and Jefferson street. Mr..
Perrine declared today the present
holders of the Bijou house lease and
a New York vaudeville concern
figuring on the proposed new struc-
ture. He stated the house would be
built during the summe If the esti-
mates were satisfactory to his firm.
A lease on the Bi1ou theatre o
held by the firm Of Miller and Ko-
vacs will expire the latter part of
May, according to Mr.. Perrine. At
that time estimates OF that and the
New York vaudeville concern will
be considered
1t is proposed to erect a $4,000
iron and cement structure, a modern
playhouse in the place Of the one
story frame structure now on the
property. 1t is likely to be made to
seat 1900 people, will have a front
age of 119 feet along New Bruins
wick venue and 118 feet along JET
ferrson street, covering all the prop
erty there owned by Perrine and
Buckelew. 1t may be called The
Hippodrome." The plans and speci-
fications have been prepared by a
newark firm of architects. ,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-30
LENA RIVERS
AT THE BIJ0U
Play Meets With Fayor--Is
Well Presented.


Mary j. Holmes reached thousands
of feminine hearts with the story of
the adventures of little Lena Riv-
ers,' and when the novel was made
into a play, it lost none of It's pop
ularity. Last night the Stock Com
pany at the Bijou presented The play
in a most creditable manner.
Miss Halter as Lena Rivers, close
Iy followed the authors idea in the
development of the raw little coun-
try girl into the graceful young lady,
and at all times was natural and
foreful. Miss H%arcourt played two
widely different characters. Granny
Nichols and Mrs. Graham, and made
each a distinct and separate person
ality. very cleverly impersonatins
the sweet old grandma and the
naughty lady Of fashion. Miss Davy
appeared In the thankless part Of
Caroline to good advantage and
wore some beautiful costumes. The
male parts were all well played, es-
pecially the country boy, Mr.. Conroy
and the old neighbor. Josiah, by Mr..
Campbell. The stage settings we're
new and very attractive, especially
in the last act, Lena Rivers will
be seen all the week and will be
followed by The Lady from
Alaska" next week.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-30

Mrs. John Gedney. OF Metuchen,
was a local visitor Monday.
Mrs. F. W. Mundy and daughter,
of South Amboy. spent Saturday
evening in town.
Miss Mile Hanson, of Jersey City,
spent Friday and Saturday with her
sister. Mrs. Louis BRIGGS, of Mar
ket street.
Mrs. Alonzo Graham, of Totem
vile. was in town yesterday.
Mr.. Robinson and Mr.. Vanatter.
of West Portal, proprietors OF the
Perth Amboy Milk and Cream Com
pany were in town yesterday.
Miss Stoddart, of Cliff Road, Sc
warren. was u local visitor Saturday
afternoon.
William A. Crowell, of 81 Gordon
street, who has been critically Ill
with a double attack OF pneumonia,
has improved slightly.
Fred Massey, of Elizabeth, was in
town today.
Charles Deitzman is confined to
his room at the Amboy Hotel with
an attack of rheumatism. <
Mrs. Madsen, of Bridgeport,
\ nm, is visiting her daughter, Mrs.
D ~harles Cornelison, of Broad street
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-30
KIRBY STARTS
CHANCERY SUIT
To Recover Possession OF
Hobart Street Building.

Henry w. Kehoe, representing
James e. Kirby, will make applica-
ton to the chancellor of the state
on Teusday next to have a vice chan
cellor hear testimony in an action OF
the latter to recover property situat-
ed at 2S4-286 Hobart street from the
J. ]. Eager firm, of New York. The
ACTON is based upon the claim that
Kirby was under the influence of liq-
uor and disposed Of the property
unknowingly. Mr.. Kehoe will en-
deavor to show that his client was
not in a proper condition to transact
legal business at the time 1t Is al
legged the property was transferred.
The property IN question contains
a t~hree-story brick building. which
for the past two years has been occu-
pied by Otto B. Hartwig as a saloon,
restaurant, dwelling and lodge head
quarters. 1t is reported to have re-
Gently exchanged cnads.
Brinkerhoff & Fielder. OF 10 Ex-
change Place, Jersey City, represent
the J.. J. Eager firm.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-30
MYSTERY OVER
A DYING MAN
Found Unconscious and TAX
en- to the Hospital.

An unidentified Hungarian, who
was found In an areaway> In Pulaski
avenue last night by Patrolman
Durham, lies dying In the city hos
pital. The police and attending
physicians are baf1ed over the case.
They do not know whether the man
is suffering from injuries sustained
in a fall or from a disease.
Patrolman Durham reported the
man had been lying where he found
him since 8 o'clock yesterday after
noon up to 8 o'clock last night. He
reported the man as being very
drunk and took him to police head
quarters.
City Physician Meinzer examined
the man and DR.. Wilson later at
tended him at the city hospital.
Neither can state the ailment. One
advanced the theory that the man
had been drunk, fell and injured his
head. No means of identification
have heen found.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-30
COURT AMB0Y
MAKES MERRY
goth Anniversary Celebration
Is Brilliant Event.

More than two hundred, including
members, their wives and lady
friends and invited guests, gathered
In the Auditorium last night to help
Court Amboy No. So, Foresters OF
America, celebrate the twentieth
anniversary of the instituting of the
court In this city. An elaborate
banquet and reception marked h
celebration which began at 8 O'Clock
with a dance and the supper that
was served at midnight. The affair
was a great success, which reflects
credit on the committee in charge
of the arrangements.
Grand Secretary w. l.. j. Jobes,
of Hoboken; Grand S~ub-Chief Rang
er d. J.. Flynn, who is in Hne for
grand chief ranger at the annual
convention to be held In Jersey City
May IA; Supervising Deputy
Thomas Lucas were among the
grand officers present on this occa-
sion. Eugene Bird sang several Sc
l~ections during the evening and
Marinus Ludwigsen's orchestra fur
nished the music for the dancing.
The supper march was led by Mr..
and Mrs. p. F. Manton, who were
followed by over fifty couples. The
supper was served under the dfrec-
ton Of Frank Beatty as caterer.
Those in charge Of the affair were
P. F. Manton, chairman; Thomas
secretary; Edward c. Smith,
NJ. F. Ryan, NJ. LudwigBen, Michael
Patten, Joseph Freuhwfrth, and
Charles Worner.
Court Amboy WAS instituted in
this city on April 20, 1892, by Dis
trict Deputy Michael Welsh, who is
at present mayor of the city of
South Amboy. AT the time Of instl-
the charter contained the
names of forty-three members. At
present the court has a membership
Of more than 400. Edward c. Smith
is at present the chief ranger Of the
court, which Is in q prosperous con-
dition.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-30
PLASS IS ON
ROAD TO RECOVERY

Joseph Plass Is slowly recovering
at MS homo AT Zb8 smith stroet
from what was at first thought to be
an attack OF ptomalne poisoning.
Mr.. Plass was taken Ill on Saturday
night with violent cramps In his
stomach and vomiting. DR.. C. w.
NauIty, Jr., who was called, said
the young nan was suffering from
acute indigestion brought on by
something he had eaten, The
physician said that Mr.. Plass would
be out IN a day or SO. He is prssi-
dent Of the Goodwill Association
and we'll known about town.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-30
FRANCHISE IS r.
NOT GRANTED
Report Council Lay Over
Telephone Company Matter.
,ecIa1 TO the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS,
Keyport, April 80: - Common
council met in special session last
night and, after hearing a verbal
protest filed by a committee of three
against the fifty year telephone
franchise, laid the matter over until
the next regular meeting, Monday
evening, May 6. Engineer McHart,
of the New York Telephone
company, was present in the in
terest of the corporation. r. O..
Walling, Charles Young and A.
Mauer composed the committee OF
citizens who opposed the councils
contemplated action of granting the
franchise to the telephone company.
1t was claimed by the committee
that the company, If granted the
privilege, will erect large and I'M
slightly poles on the principal streets
of Keyport. which should be beauti-
fed rather than disieured. AL
though council has agreed to grant
the franchise, 1t Is said, the mem
bers of the board decided to take
the objections OF the committee un-
der consideration and postpone def
mite action until a later date.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-30
TWO ATTEMPTS.
TO KILL SELF.
Charles Kraft of BeIford
Taken to Freehold Jail.
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

SPttlut u inc Il ' U " VS.
Freehold, April 3O:-Accused by
his wife of attempted suicide
Charles Kraft, Of Bedford, was
brought here yesterday afternoon by
Officer Lester Walling and commit
ted to the Monmouth county jail to
await the action of the grand jury.
According to the commitment pa
pers Kraft was arraigned before the
recorder of Middletown township
and held without bail to await the
grand jury's action on the charge Of
his wife, who mentions, as a specific
instance, Kraft's attempt OF his own
life yesterday morning at his home
in Bedford.
Tries to Jump from Train.
Evidently Officer Walling had
troubles OF his own bringing the
prisoner to this place. Kraft en-
deavored to jump out OF the train,
which was going about forty miles
an hour, between Marlboro and
Freehold, but was prevented by the
marshal and a train guard. Accord
Ing to the story told by Walllng af-
ter arriving here, Kraft walked to
the rear Of the passenger coach and
stepped into a closet, where he d.
vested himself of his OyercOat and
inside Jacket. Walling walked to-
wards the rear of the car and was
nearby when a shout from the
guard, who was standing on the
back platform, informed him Of the
intention of the Bedford man. The
closet door was forced open and
Kraft was found half out OF the win
dow, struggling to crawl through
the remainder of the aperture and
drop from the flying express.
Threatens to Shoot Self.
Kraft has the appearance of a
man demented by strong drink and,
possibly, stimulants of another ma
ture. His wife has feared for her
own safety on a number Of Occa-
sions and when Kraft whipped out a
revolver In his Bedford home yester-
day and declared he was about ITO
end ALL" Mrs. Kraft screamed with
and ran to safety at the home
of q neighbor. Kraft evidently sus-
tanned a sudden case of cold feet
for he and the undisCharged revol-
Yer were found in the anne position
as when Mrs. Kraft made her de-
p%arture.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-30
PUBLIC OPINION
EDITOR EVENING NEWS:


Last Sunday. shortly after noon. /
noticed the moving shadow of some
large bird. and on looking upward
recognized. to my surprise, a genuine
southern turkey buZzard. Having
seen thousands of them In the south
and many in New Jersey, I could not
have been deceived. The bird was
not more than one hundred yards
high, and was sailing around in wide
circles on outstretched, unmoving
wings, a perfect picture'-to quote
Frank Chapman, the ornithologist-
"of repose in motion"
Still circling about, it gradually
drifted away before the northwest
wind and disappeared. While the
turkey buzzard is common along the
New Jersey coast in summer, as
we'll as in parts Of the interior, its
appearances now in this vicinity. es-
pecially in view Of the cold, unsea-
sonable weather, Ia noteworthy.
I saw also on Sunday a mis-
guided barn swallow. headed for the
south. J.. L. K.
Perth Amboy, April -
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-30

Mrs. Henrietta Mears, who has
been living on High street, will
move tomorrow to the Westminster
apartments.
Miss Grace Wells moved this
week from High street to the West
Minister apartments.
Miss Bessie Bastedio. Of High
street, and Miss Amelia Carpenter
were visitors on Staten Island yes
terday.
Miss Loretta Daily. of State
street, has been confined to her
home the past few days by illness.
Mrs. G. M. Ashton and children.
of Hightstown, who have been visit
ing in this city, returned home last
night.
Robert McNair, of Elizabeth
was the guest of friens in Brighton
avenue Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Citation, of South
Amboy, were local visitor Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel c. Laird, of
Bayonne. spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Louis Briggs, of Market street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Styles. Of Maine,
spent Sunday with friends in Madi-
son n
Mrs. Hubble. of Metuchen, was
among the many visitors from out
of town Saturday.
Mrs. Garrett Barry, of South Am
boy. spent Saturday evening in town.
Miss Agnes Sullivan, of Brighton
avenue, was an out of town visitor
Sunday.
Miss Blanch Rhodes, of Paterson
STRAIT has returDed IN her duties
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-30
BIKE DEALER
is ARRESTED
Louis AdsIman Refunds Mon
ey to Purchaser.

Louis Adelman, a bicycle dealer,
of 212 New Brunswick avenue, was
arraigned before Recorder Kehoe at
7 o'clock last night on a charge of
obtaining IS from Catolbo Farrano
under false ~pretenses. He was given
the alternative Of returning the
money or giving bonds to await the
action Of the grand jury, and decid-
ed to refund the money. The testi-
mony OF Farrano and two witnesses
was that Adelman had taken $40 in
payment for a bicycle and had re-
turned but IS when the wheel had
been tried and was returned to him.
He denied keeping IS belonging to
Farrano, but said he would give the
amount to the complainant II he
would come to his place of business.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-30
TAFT BIG FOUR
FILE PETITIONS
Two Democratic Petitions
Are Also Filed.
fFrom the NEWS Corrsspondsnt.J

from the NEWS CorrsspondsntJ
Trenton, April 30:-Petitions for
the Taft delegates-at-large and al
ternates=at-large to the Republican
national convention at Chicago were
filed with the secretary of state yes
terday afternoon. being brought
from the State Republican~head-
quarters at Newark by John K.
Flavell, sergeant-at-arms OF the AS
sembly. The candidates named by
these petitions are the same as
those agreed upon at the Republi-
can conference in this city two or
three weeks ago.
The candidates for ~delegate-at-
large are United States Senator
Frank 0. Briggs, Of this city; for
mer Governor Franklin Murphy, OF
Newark; former Supreme Court
Justice Gilbert Collins, of Jersey
City, and +. Wayland Aver, of Cam
den. Those named for alternate-at-
large are William N. Runyon, of
Union county; former Assistant
Postmaster General William NJ.
Johnson, of Bergen; John w. Her
bert, of MiddleseX; and Charles M.
Biddle, of Burlington.
Two petitions naming delegates
at-large to the Democratic national
convention at Baltimore We're also
filed. They placed in nomination
United States Senator James E.
MARITIME, of Union, and former
Judge John w. Westcott, of Cam
den. Both men are pledged to sup
port the candidacy of Governor
Wilson for president. These peti-
lions we're also filed yesterday al
ternoon:
From the First District as candi-
date for delegate-Gottlieb c. MICK,
of Camden county, who will oppose
Governor Wilson. Former Senator
John Boyd Avis, Of Woodbury.,
Roosevelt Republican.
From the Second District as can
didate for delegate-George w,
| Betchner, who favors Governor VIII
| son. and who was nominated from
| Cumberland county. Francis D.
| Potter, Of Cumberland, Roosevelt
Republican.
From the Third District as candi-
dates for alternate-John Manlon,
of Lakehurst, Democrat, opposed TO
Governor Wilson. Charles S. Farrell
of MiddleseX, Democratic, unin-
structed.
From the Eighth District as Re
publican candidates for delegate
favorable to President Taft-For-
mer Mayor Henry NJ. Doremus, OF
Newark. and William J.. Davis, OF
| Harrison. AS Taft alternates from
the same district. Ferber Gold
enhorn, Of Jersey City, II BenJa-
min Haskell, of Bloomfield.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-30
PAVEMENT IS
NOT DAMAGED
Recorder Imposes Light Fine
on Mortar Mixer.

To set an example for those who
in the future may feel inclined to
use street pavements as mortar and
cement mixing beds, Recorder Ke-
hoe today fined Hans Eversen IS for
mixing mortar in front Of 131 State
street Saturday afternoon. The re-
corder made an examination OF the
pavement in question and believes 1t
was not damaged or dlsfigured. Had
it been, the maximum penalty OF a
$40 fine would probably have been
imposed. To insure others that the
ordinance regarding the care OF
street pavements will be rigldly en-
forced and violators of its provisions
will be duly prosecuted.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-30
OPEN MARKET AT NEW
| LOCATION, TOMORROW

The farmers market was con-
Quoted for the last time at its old
site at New Brunswick avenue and
Fayette street this morning. New
rules and regulations affecting the
market and placing It under direct
control of Henry loft, s~uperintend-
ent of weights and measures, be
cOme effective tomorrow. From now
on the market will be located at the
new quarters along the westerly
side of Maple street between Smith
and Fayette streets.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-30
PURSUIT
ON BIG LOCOMOTIVE

At the Royal theatre is being
shown a film which is conceded by
all who have eel it a masterpiece
of moving pictures. 1t contains
without a doubt the most thrilling
pursuit ever depicted showing a To-
connective under full steam pursuing
a handcar on which tramps are en-
deavoring to escape with $4,000
booty. One car hardly realize how
1t is possible to obtain this scene as
realistic as 1t appears IN the picture.
Subscribe for tho NEwS
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-30
COLORADO FOR CLARK.
l~nstructs For Him and Refuses to Make
Wilson Second Choice.

Colorado Springs, Colo, April Sc
The Colorado state Democratic con-
yention adopted a resolution hat the
state delegation to the national con-
vention be Instructed for Champ Clark
and that the delegates support him at
the Baltimore convention until such
time as he was no longer a candidate
or they were released by him.
An effort to have Woodrow Wilson
named as second choice of the con-
vention was defeated on roll call 6T6
to 372.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-30
FERRYB0AT Is BACK
AFTER OVERLAPPING

The f~erryboat Perth Amboy" re-
turned from Hoboken this morning
where 1t has been for the past two
weeks having a new shaft replace
the one that was broken Sunday,
April IA, while making a trip from
Tottenville to this city. The ferry
boat "Englewood." of the Fort Lee
ferry, returned to that place imme-
diately after the Perth Amboy" ar
rived at 1880 o'clock this morn
ing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-30
Art

Is one of the special topics of the
Sunday Philadelphia Press" Crit
icisms of the current exhibits of art
lists and sculptors are accompanied
by exact reproductions of the most
striking achievements. An occas-
ional full page special article gives
additional interest. Music is an
other aesthetic feature of the Sun
day edition. Give your home a
newspaper that is complete, an is
sue that supplies the worlds news
and special treatment OF its biggest
subjects. Introduce a number to
your family that means education.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-30
Big Summer Fashion Number.

A beautifully illustrated fashion
booklet, eight large pages, in color,
will be given with next Sundays
New York World. This unique and
splendid newspaper supplement of
summer fashions is issued by the
Sunday World just when 1t is most
needed. and is edited by May Man
ton. a we'll known authority on such
matters. This summer fashion
booklet is SO arranged that readers
may obtain paper patterns If need
ed. The Sunday World Fashion
Booklets have become an attractive
feature that every woman wants. In
addition to the Fashion Booklet
there will be a new sixteen-page
Joke Book In colors, full of Jokes
and funny pictures. There will be a
big demand for next Sundays New
York World. Order a copy from
your newsdealer In advance so you
will not be disappointed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-30
PLAN FOR ANNIVERSARY.

Liberty Council, No. Il, Daughters
OF Liberty, held a meeting last night
and made further plans for celebrat-
ing the nineteenth anniversary of the
council next Monday night, following
Its meeting in Moose hall. An enter
tainment and supper will mark the
event. An excellent program is be-
ing prepared.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-30

Thomas Roadway, a laborer at the
Barber Asphalt Paving company's
plant, is in a serious condition as
the result Of falling forty feet at
the plant on Sunday. He is In the
city hospital suffering from a dislo-
Gated wrist and numerous contus-
ions about his body.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-30
Funeral Service Tomorrow.

The funeral of Annie e. Hermess.
who died at the home of her mother.
Mrs. Margaret Hermess, 598 Eliza
beth street, will be held at 2:90
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon from St.
Peters Episcopal church. Rev.
James L. Lancaster will officiate. In
terment will follow in Alpine ceme-
terry.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-30
SHERIFF TO ENTERTAIN
FRIENDS AT RECEPTION

Sheriff Albert Bollschweiler Is
making arrangements for a recep-
ton to be rendered to several of his
friends some time this week In cele-
bration Of the fifty-second anniver-
sary of his birthday. 1t will most
likely be held In the Packer House.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-30

NEWS NA

An important meeting of the
Goodwill Association Is scheduled
for tonight at Goodwill hall. All
members are urged to be present.
A meeting and practice of the
Washington Fife, Drum and Bugle
corps was held in its rooms last
night.
Algonquin Lodge, knights of
Pythias. held a meeting last night
in Odd Fellow hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-30
Visited Amhoy Chapter.

Past Grand High Priest Peter F.
Megill, of Bound Brook, made a
visit to Amboy Chapter, No. Al,
Royal Arch Masons, at a co~nvocation
in Masonic hall last night. Follow
ing the meeting a collation. was
served at Otto's cafe, down stairs
from the lodge rooms.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-30
FATE IN
THE BALANCE
Continued from page ~

Continued from page u
ballots In order that they might be
sure not to miss their vote. The voting
started heavy and has continued so.
The Democratic ballot in the pri-
maries Is salmon color, while the Re
publican il an almost white blue.
On the Democratic ballot there are
fifteen candidates for the eight places
as delegate at large and eleven for the
eight alternate places.
One thing Is certain 1t will be late
tonight and probably well into Wednes-
day morning before the results of the
ballotIng are known.
Taft Expects "a of SO.
President Taft ended his Massachu-
setts campaign here and left for Wash
ington with assurances from his man
ayers that he will have at least TWEEN
ty-four of the Bay States thirty-stJ
delegates to Chicago. The Roosevelt
people, on the other hand, asserted
with every show Of confidence that the
colonel would be the preference of the
Massachusetts Republicans and would
have a good majority Of the delegates
to the convention.
President Taft acknowledged the far
reaching effect that the Massachusetts
contest Will have on primaries to be
held In other states.
1t was evident that the president
was grleving over the severe strain to
which the exigencles of the present
situation subjected the dignity of his
high office. Repeatedly he referred
with regret to the necessity of the
president of the United States taking
the stump" and defending himself.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-30
EN SOCIETY.

The regular monthly business
meeting of the Presbyterian Chris
tian Endeavor Society will be held
in the chapel Thursday evening. A
social hour will follow with refresh
mepts,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-30
Had Ennt Scnlded.

Charles Lovas had his foot severe
ly scalded In a pot at the United
Lead works this afternoon. He Is
under the care of DR.. G. w. Tyrrell.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-30

The First Baptist church OF this
city was represented at a banquet
given to the Baptist laymen of New
Jersey by f. w. Ayres, president of
the New Jersey Baptist Convention,
at the Aldine Club in New York last
night. The purpose was to consider
plans to work on the administration
In the interests of the Baptist denoIn-
ination In the state as to best pro-
mote the extension of the Kingdom
of Jesus Christ.