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Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-27

four or five times each day. The APP
proach to station is not properly
lighted. The steps leading from
station to ground platform are too
steep. rs"
Recommendations: That three
lights be placed along the pathway
leading from street to station.
That the lights on ground plat
form be increased to thirty-two can
~dlepower.
That all lights be allowed to burn
full until 9 O'Clock P. M. and after
that fifteen minutes before the ar
rival and ten minutes after the de-
parture of trains.
That the stairway from station to
ground be made less steep, and the
steps be made wider.
That the mems toilet be cleaned
whenever and as often as conditions
require.
That the platform be dressed with
coarse screenings.
C. D. M'KELVEY,
Chief Inspector,
Railroad Division.
Enclosed with a copy of the report,
secretary AIRED N. BarDer, OF the
commission, sent the following com
munication to Mr.. LaRoe:
Mr.. Wilbur BaRoe, Jr.,
1873 Kearny Avenue, 7.'t ~
Perth Amboy, N. J..
Dear Sir:
l am instructed by the board to
send you the enclosed copy of report
of Inspector McKelvey, referring to
your informal complaint Copy Of
this report has been sent to the rail-
road company with the request that
it advise with respect to the econ
mendations contained in the inspec-
tors report.
Very truly yours,
A. N. BARBER,
Secretary.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-27
JUDGMENTS IN
DISTRICT CT.

Judgments for the following
amounts were given by Judge John
w. Beekman in the district court to-
day:
Patrick Kennedy vs.. Stewart
Crowell, S13.54.
Patrick Kennedy vs.. John and
Aylin Pierson, s31.95.
Petersburg Trunk and Bag Com
pany VS.. D. Rubin & Son, s21.14.
New York Telephone Company VS..
Perth Amboy Business Mems Asso-
citation, $44.59.
New York Telephone Company VS..
e. G. O'Brien, $10.27.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-27
NEARLY CAUGHT
IN MACHINERY

While operating a cross cutting
machine in the factory of j. c. DON
ehue and Son, contractors, in JET
ferson street yesterday afternoon,
Joe Orlick, of 443 Amboy avenue.
received a bad cut and a few bruises
on his right leg He narrowly es-
capped having his leg severed. 1t
was through the quick work of Joe
Lasko, a shop hand, who realized
the danger and shut off the power,
that saved hims Orlick's ~overalls
and trousers were torn off before
the machinery was stopped.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-27
AT THE BIJOU.

"The sweetest story ever told is
the styled Dora Thorne" the book
by Bertha M. Clay. If this is the
verdict of one who was trying to
find fault with the novel, how much
more will the play dramatized from
this same work of fiction, be accuatu-
ated. The works of Bertha M. Clay
touched a chord in the popular fancy
and but few writer's of present day
fiction have through as many edi-
stions as this author. "Dora Thorne"
the. plays viii be presented by the
Kovacs Stock Company at the Bijou
theatre, one week beginning Monday,
December 30.P
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-27
Happens Once Every 2.5oo,ooo Years

Happens Once Every 2.5oo,ooo Years.
~ A remarkable freak In moon phases
was noted In the month Of February.
1866, a month which has gone Into
astronomical annals as the month
without u full In that year
january and March each had two full
moons. hut February none. A writer
in a leading astronomical journal Used
the following language In describing
1t: Do you realize what d rare thing
In nature it was? 1t has not happened
before since the beginning Of the
Christian era or probably since the ere
atiou Of the world! Ii will not occur
again, according to the computations
OF the astronomer royal Of England
for-how long do you think? Not un
til after 2.5o0,0o0 years from 1866"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-27
POOR CHILDREN
Get PRESENTS

Salvation Army headquarters In
Smith street was the scene of bril-
liant Christmas festivities which
pleased about 100 poor children last
night. They were made happy by
gifts of eatables, clothing and toys.
Each child received two or three
TOYS and quantities OF. candy, nuts,
oranges and apples. Some of the
more needy ones received a few bas-
kets of foodstuffs left over from
Christmas day, together with cloth
ing, including many pairs Of new
stockings and mittens. o. .
A large and prettily decorated
Christmas tree occupied a prominent
place R~ecitations and short speeches
we're made and songs were rendered.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-27
LONGER WAIT
FOR WEDDING

SptEtdt bb Ht ffCoH
New York, Dec. 27.-But for the
New Jersey law requiring a delay Of
twenty-four hours between the issu-
ance Of a marriage license and the
wedding, Henry Munro, who inner
tied a third of the 100000 left by
his father, Herman Munro, publisher,
and pretty Aida Veitch would be
man and wife today AS it is, while
young Munro has a perfectly good
marriage license in his pocket he will
have to wait a good deal longer than
twenty-four hours, for the girls par
ents insist on a regular wedding with
all the frills.
Munro and Miss Veitch eloped to
Jersey City yesterday and procured
their license. There is no objection
by the girls parents to the marriage.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-27
An Animal That initiates Fruit.

- AL wa f'S ~
An animal which the S%paniards in
the Philippines call caguan IS one of
the most curious mammals that exist,
Offering at the same time the charac-
teristics of monkey and bat. 1t hangs
from a branch downward. its four feet
together and its head between Its
paws. In this position 1t is never dis
turbed by birds or beasts of prey, for
1t resembles some u~npa.atable fruit OF
great size, Of which there are many
examples In the tropical woods. The
caguan harmonizes so we'll with the
bark Of the tree On which it seeks its
''roost" that it feels practically certain
OF not being molested by its foes.-Har'
per's.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-27
TRAINS CRASH
ON THE B. & 0.


Hyattsville, Md, Dec. 27:-Three
persons were injured, two seriously,
in a head-on collision here today be-
tween a B. & 0. freight train and a
Chesapeake Beach railway local pas
senger train. Engineer Marsette and
a brakeman on the Beach railway
train we're rushed to the hospital
with serious injuries. The only pas
senger hurt was Frank Darnell and
ne sustained only slight injuries to
his foot.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-27
CHARGED WITH
SHORT WEIGHT

Max Margolius, OF 433 Amboy ave-
nue., will be arraigned before Recor-
der Kehoe at 7 O'Clock. Monday night
to answer to a charge of giving short
weight. Mrs. Johanna Macy, of COL
Atlantic enu is the complainant
and Henry loft, sealer of weights
and measures, will prosecute the
case. He has made an Investigation
and belives the short-weight was
given.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-27
Bowling Club Is
Gipen a Banquet

Members of the Beach Combers
Bowling Club enjoyed a turkey din
ner rendered by Oscar w. Christian
at the Hartmann House at 4 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon. Bowling was
enjoyed. Present were: Oscar w.
Christian, Patrick Rocks, John
Cluney, Martin Hansen, John H.
Johnson, Christian Gasman, William
Miller, Harold e. Pickersgill, of this
city, and E.. A. Sauer, of Newark.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-27

John Bernard, twenty-six years
old. arrested yesterday by Patrolman
Hartmann for being drunk, was re-
leased with a warning last night
Harry Stonaker, of South Amboy,
was a visitor to this city Wednesday
~afternoonS
George) sharrott, who has been In
tha.Ret$-- a few years, il visiting
is city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-27
Personals

John Vessel. of Keasby, was a Wis
itor to this city yesterday.
Miss Pearl Young, OF Sewaren
was the guest of friends in Pertf
Amboy yesterday afternoon.
Jens Lund, of Broadhead Place, is
in New York city today on business
John Rogan, of Broad street, as
the guest of friends in Railway yes
terday.
Z Nathaniel Smith, of State stree.
Is q New York visior today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-27
MEXICAN FEDERALS
FIGHT EACH 0THER

Special bt United ess Wire.
Ell Paso, Tex, Dec. 27.-Two Mex
lean federal detachments, mistaking
each other for rebels, fought more
than an hour at Colonia, Juarez' pc
fore the mistake was discovered.
Twelve were killed and many wound
ed. There were no rebels in the VI
cinity.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-27
GALE DAMAGES
ENGLISH COAST

Special by Unite Prose Wirs.
Portsmouth, Eng, Dec. 27.-The
terrific gale which swept the English
coast continued today, and many
more small crafts were reported
ashore. Two lives we're known to
be lost and 200 more were saved
from death by rescue during the
storm.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-27
TURRIhLBA IS
AGAIN hFL0AT

New York, Dec. 27.-Word was
received by wireless at $3.50 O'Clock
this morning at the office OF the
United Fruit Company, that wreck
ing tugs had succeeded in floating
the liner Turrialba off the sands of
Brigantine Shoals, near Atlantic
City, where she was stranded in last
Mondays gale and snow storm The
ship having lost her rudders and two
propeller blades, will be towed into
port and is expected to reach her
dock before night
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-27
FOUND. ROBBED
IN NEW YORK
Special BIZ United Press Wire.

Special By United Press Wire.
New York, Dec. 27:-A man who
said he was David Reid Williams,
cotton broker, of Wilmington, S. c.,
was found early today on the side
walk at Eleventh avenue and Thirty
sixth streets, the heart of the Gopher
gang section, with a broken jaw and
a fractured skull. He had nc reco1-
lection as to what happened to him
after he had taken a few drinks with
two affable strangers. All his money
and jewelry were gone.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-27
Another Tax Appeal.

A tax appeal has been fled by Carl
Petersen, Of Railway. He claims the
value OF property at Woodbridge as
sessed at $1,000 is only 5000.
ANY affair or happening, or circum-
stance, which is too small to make q
Want AID. worth while as an adjusting
force, is too small to worry about.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-27
LA TOILETTE
HELP WILSON
Special by United Press Wfre.

Special by United Press Wfrs.
Indianapolis, Dec. 27:-'Tf Wilson
tries to serve the interests of the
people I'm going to support him." de-
clared Senator LaFollette, of Wiscon-
sin, here to a teachers convention.
81 am confident the other Progressive
Republicans will stand with me-"
Some n shouted, Three cheers for
Bryan" You could do worse" said
LaFollette.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-27
AFamilyReunion

A family reunion was held at the
home of Mrs. e. A. Hults in High
street Christmas day. Those present
besides herself and sons were a
brother, H. P. Voorhees, Of Bingham
ton, N. Y, a sister, Mrs. c. M. Judd,
of Washington, D. C. and another sis
ter, Mrs. F. w. Jaques and her family
of New York city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-27
R0NWORKERS
JUhYSTILL0 OUT
specia, b., United Press !. ire.

Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 81
Judge Albert Andersen announced
at 1905 O'Clock that the dynamite
jury which must decide the fate of
the forty accused iron workers, were
not ready to report and ordered a
| recess until 2:30 O'Clock
A verdict was confidently expected
by District Attorney Miller this af-
%ternoon. He said he looked for the
| jury to come in before tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-27

Dennis Burns, eighteen years old,
of 181 State street, was released
from custody of the police last night
under promise to take the pledge.
He a been arrested Christmas
night for abusing his mother, after
she had roundly spanked him. The
youth wanted to take the pledge for
three years, but Recorder Kehoe
smilingly advised him to try it for a
year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-27
4 Theatre Party

Several young people known as
the A. T. C's will attend the per-
Torrance OF ooh! Oh! Delphine," at
the Knickerbocker Theatre in New
York on January 4. Miss Julia Cas-
sidy and Harry Kerr are the commit
tee of arrangements.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-27
Sons OfRest Meet

Howard Rooms will entertain the
members of the Sons of Rest Club at
his home in Kearny venue tonight.
After the social session, a business
meeting will be held
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-27
Remnres Lazy Offices

Attorney Jacob B. Joselson has re-
moved his law offices to rooms five
and six on the second floor of the
Scheuer building. His former quar-
tiers were on the second floor of $40
State street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-27
Complaint About Boys.

SOIHPI"IHV IIUOHI EBVySs
Lounging and misunderstanding by
boys about Madison avenue and
Smith street has been reported to
the police. Marcy Michaels, of Mi
cbaels 4 Company, complained that
they damaged his awning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-27
Find Harness In Street.

Harness found at Rector and Mar
ket streets and turned over to the
police by Alfred Crowell, Of 1859
Rector street. is being held to await
a claimant.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-27
DIR. Layton to Preach Here.

DIR. Layton to Preach Here.
Rev. DR.. Layton, district superin-
tendent of the Brooklyn South Dis
trict of the Methodist conference,
will preach in the Danish Methodist
church, at Madison avenue and JEFF
ferson street, Sunday morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-27
Sled ReDOrted Stolen,

Robert Wilson. of 1876 State street,
complained to the police today that a
flexible flyer sled had been stolen
from his home last night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-27
Orpheus to Dance

The Orrheus Glee Club will hold
their first reunion dance and recep-
ton in the rooms of the A. B. C..
Club in First street tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-27
Erer, Society to have Xmas.

Members Of the Singing Society
Frem are making great preparations
for the annual Christmas tree cele-
bration In the Kroeger Auditorium
Sunday night at 7 O'Clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-27

Any affair or happening, or circum-
stance, 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., 1912-12-27
Expect Rapino Papers,

II P' TUFOTS'
Requisition papers for transferring
Jerado Rapino from New York to
this state are expected back from the
office of the governor of New York
in the course of a day or two. The
time limit for holding the alleged
murderer in the Tombs is due to ex-
pire today. 1t will probably be ex-
tended
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-27
SHIPPING NEWS

British schooner Margaret Riley
cleared today for St. Johns, New
Brunswick, with a cargo OF anthra-
cite and bituminous coal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-27
$4,000 BAIL
FOR B0ATMEN
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was on a neighboring barge said
that she believed she had een Kelly
in an intoxicated condition Monday.
hit had not seen him throw Mrs.
White overheard. Mr.. White testified
that he saw his wife after she had
fallen overheard and had seen Cap
tain Kelly with one arm raised. but
had not seen the latter throw or
push his wife overheard. Captain
Kelly did not testify in accordance
with the advice of his counsel, Geo.
/. Burton. In answer to questions,
he stated that he had been a sailor
for nine years. He also added that
he was sixty-nine years old, had a
son and daughter in New York, and
had never before been in trouble.
Judge DAILY and Prosecutor SiIzer
stated after the investigation that
they did not believe Kelly pushed the
woman overheard.
Mystery surrounding the alleged
murder of Mrs. Annie White at
South Amboy, Monday afternoon,
may be solved today by the apprehen-
sion of a witness said to know all
about the case. Through the efforts
of Prosecutor George s.. -Silzer the
county is In a fair way to unravel the
strange case. County Detective Rich
ard A. Peltier worked yesterday af-
ternoon with the result that the i'm
portant witness may be located today.
AS the case now stands, Captain
James Kelly, Of the barge Troy. OF
New York, is being held in the county
Jail without bail to await the action
of the grand jury on a charge oil
murder, and Charles White. the
woman's husband, is being held as
a material witness. These men, it is
alleged, have told conflicting stories
concerning the alleged drowning OF
| the woman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-27
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Evept

Members of the Singing Society
Arbeiter Maennerchor and their fam
lilies will attend a Christmas celebra-
ton in Kroeger's Auditorium tomor-
row night. There will be a Christ
mas tree.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-27
MORE LIGHTS ASSURED
AT CENTRAL STATION

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Iditarod pioneer., 1912-12-14
Mccarthy and Al PaIzer Next
SPEAKS WELL
 OF THE ANIAK

Gordon c. Bettles, who came in from the Kuskokwim with w. H. Colder, N. c. agent at Kolmakof- sky, says a good camp is assured on the lower Kuskokwim. The Aniak and Bear creek are one camp, according to MT. Bettles, as the creeks of both districts are equi-distant from the head of navi- gation on the Aniak-about 40 miles from the mouth. The trail leading from this point to the dig gings is one easily negotiated, as there are no hills of importance.
 You can quote me as saying" continued MT. Bettles, "that the camp will right now support 300 people. For the amount of work done Bear creek is showing up as well as auy camp has ever done, including Fairbanks. Over $15, 900 was taken out last season and all have money. There is going to be a good camp there"
 MT. Bottles first went to the Kuskokwim 75 years ago.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-12-14
MEYER WANTS
 LARGER NAVY

Washington, December I3.-Sec- retary of the Navy George L Meyer, in his annual report to Con- gress, demands an increase in the strength of the United States navy, He deals with the relative strength of the American as compared with other navies, and insists upon a substantial increase in tue number of battleships of the dreadnought type.
 Secretary Meyers proposal for two battleships for the year I9G2-I3 was disallowed at the last session ot Congress-the Democrats only al lowing one battleship after very protracted fight.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-12-14
TAX COLLECTOR
 OUT YESTERDAY

In accordance with a resolution passed by the Iditarod town coun- cil at last Wednesdays meeting, the collection of delinquent taxes has been placed in the hands oi Attorney E. NJ. Stanton.
 Yesterday MT. Stanton sallied forth with typewriter list as long as his arm, entering upon the work with a zest that was pleasing to behold. An hour later he was look ing limp and unsettled; the cheer full smile had gone, leaving a stern look that augured i'll for recalcitrant debtors.
 The attorneys commission under the resolution will be 10 per cent.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-12-14
WARRANT OUT
 FOR ]. PAKAGE

Louis Srencevich. the Austrian who was shot by John Pakage while working on the latter's Mar vel creek roadhouse last October, arrived from the Kusk ok wim last week. He has recovered bis health, although several of the shot can still be seen ill bis forearm. Over 65 were taken from his body and it is a wonder be got out alive.
 MT. Srencevich has sworn out a complaint agaiust Pakage, and it is understood the latter will be ar rested and brought to Iditarod by Deputy Marshal John R. Kelday.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-12-14

fraction, on Otter creek, a little below Discovery. They call the firm the Triple Alliance syndicate. Messrs. Kean and Smith were formerly with the Yukon Gold Companys drill. An l8-h.p. boiler forms part of their equip ment,
 Ed Anderson, of Takotna, who left Iditarod for home last week, broke his sled by striking a snag, and had to re- turn to Flat City for new one. He was travelling with F. E. (Dad) Cleve- land, who was bound for Cripple.
 Messrs. Clark, Brooks and Krutsin- ger are taking out a winter dump on the Mohawk association, near Flat Mir. Krutsinger is part owner of the Mohawk, the balance of the ground being owned or leased by the Yukon Gold Company.
 Harry Harms, who has been suffering from lumbago, is now getting better.
 William Kline has been operated upon by Dr. Wortmann. He is now doing fine.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-12-14
DANCES SCHEDULED
 BY CAMP FLAT, A. B

Camp Flat No. 26, A. B., has drawn up program of dances to be given under it's auspices during the winter, so that those who wish to take rart will be able to make their arrange msnts in advance.
 On Friday, December 20, 1912, and Wednesday, January 8, 1913, informal dances will be given at A. B. hall. A grand masque ball will be held Janu- ary P, and February P is the date set apart for the ladies' ball. After Feb ruary 22 there will be an informal dance every two weeks until the close of the season.
 Basketball is also being encouraged by Camp Flat, and Wednesday and Sat urday evenings have been set apart for that purpose. It is hoped before long to be able to put a team in tho field that will give Iditarod a run for its money.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-12-14
IHECREEKS

Mrs. George F. Kilroy visited Flat City Sunday last.
 Deputy Marshal Tom Howell paid a business visit to Iditarod Wednesday.
 John Novak, who was so badly burned in the left arm last September, is now much better. The wound is healing, and John says he feels strength return ing to the limb. His injury does not prevent him taking keen interest in sport, however, and hs is anxious to see Flat get up basketball team to whip that of Iditarod.
 Practically every available team in the district is now hauling wood on Flat and Otter creeks.
 Grant Murdock went to Iditarod tho first of the week.
 The beacon light at the Summit roadhou.e now burns brightly every dark night, and is great help to mush- CTS along the trail especially in stormy weather.
 Joe Jean received letter from Starr Ballard on the last mail in which Starr says he is getting along nicely. He is located on d ranch near Yakima.
 Earl Slippern has been rsmodeling Dr. Behla's new building on Gold street.
 Anthony and c. c. Chittick left Thursday morning for the Susitna, where they will prospect for tho bal ance of the winter. They will return to Iditarod next spring, as they have a lot of intereets here and think we'll ot them.
 Mrs. Letnss is running the messhouss at Discovery for Mutchler Bros. The messhouse is located in the old Discoy- cry cafe building.
 John Schrank is in hospital at Flat suffering from blood poisoning in the right hand. It started in a little scratch, and Mir. Schank does not know how he came by it.
 Harry Yeager returned homo the first of the week, after short visit to the metropolis.
 John Holmes drove his fast dogteam to Flat Tuesday.
 Mrs. Chas. E. Miller and Mrs. Chas. Worden were visiting in Flat last Tues day.
 Crosby Kean, Fred Smith and Al berT have taken lay on the Hicks
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-12-14
KENNEL CLUB WILL
 ENTERTAIN SHORTLY

At the meetil 2 of the Iditarod Kennel Club held last Saturday evening it was decided to give a public entertainment shortly after the new year. The nature of the function has not yet been decided upon, but last winters record of the kennel club in that direction is SO good that there is no doubt they will provide for their guests in a worthy manner. Last winter tue kennel clubs affairs were among the best; their masquerade was a huge success, and the roof garden a perfect scream. The board of directors now promise to surpass all previous efforts
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-12-14
THEILE AND RYAN MAY
 ENTER INTO PARTNERSHIP

It is reported that Karl Theile and Jack Ryan, formerly Of Chesley, Ryan & Kehoe, have entered into partner ship and will establish a commission house in Iditarod next summer. Theile left for the Outside several weeks ago over the Seward trail with Mert Mar ston, and it was then understood he was going out as buying agent for Riley & Marston's commissary depart ment.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-12-14
GETS THREE MONTHS
 FOR CUTTING TIMBER

Seward, December 1I.-H. V. Hoben, indicted by the grand jury on a charge of cutting timber ill violation of the federal regulations, was yesterday sentenced to three months Imprisonment. Cutting of timber on all public lands in Alaska is illegal unless a permit is first obtained.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-12-14
STEAMER DORA
 DRIVEN ASHORE

Seward. December IT, The steamer Dora, which broke loose from the wharf during a storm yes terday, was driven ashore today and is fast breaking up. She will be a total loss.
 The Dora is very old vesse, and was used principally for max, ing connections between Valdez and the many ports to the west ward, and as far south as Dutct Harbor.