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Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-26
NAMED FOR MORRIS
CANAL COMMISSION
from the NEWS correspondent.)

Trenton, April Ex-Governor
Wilson yesterday named Attorney
General Wilson, former Supreme
Court Justice Bennett Van Syckel, of
Trenton, former Judge John w.
Wescott, OF Camden. and Charles II.
II. English, Of East Orange, as
members of the commission to in
yestigate the question of the Morris
canal abandonment. Eight other
members of the commission are to
be named by President Prince, of
the Senate, and Speaker McCran, of
the House.
Attorney General Wilson and
Justice Van Syckel, together with
the governor, formed the commits
sion that last took up the canal
abandonment question.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-26
PLAN
4 BIG PARADE

In addition to the convention of
the State Exempts Firemen in this
city on May 10, Chief Patrick Rocks
and j. A. Banner have arranged to
have a parade. The various COM
p%anies of this city will be in line,
which will serve as an attraction and
at the same time, inspection, Sew
eral bands willy be IN line and the
parade will be a lengthy one. Defin-
lite plans are now being formulated
by the committee In charge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-26
SOCIETY.

The Einigkeit Society, composed
of a number of German ladies of
this city, met at the home OF Mrs,
Beck, in Maurer, yesterday after
noon. At this time the newly elect
ed officers were installed by Past
President Mrs. George Miller. After
the meeting u social time was en-
loved.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-26
Stolen jewel. An Recovered,

Over 10000 worth Of precious
stones which were stolen nom the
sffgy Of the Virgin at CssAstochowA
Poland. two years ago. have been dis
covered in the shop Of . jswslsr
named Adler. in Lublin. Poland, whose
premises were being searched for NJ
hilist correspondence. Clues were
also found which led to the discov-
cry OF another $4,000 worth Of thsss
jewels in q house near Lsmbsrs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-26
DELEGATES FOR
EPISCOPAL SESSIONS

The annual convention of the
Episcopal diocese of New Jersey
will be held at Mt. Holly May 7 and
s. The delegates from Perth Amboy
are James Parker, J. L. Kearny and
]. L. Boggs. Bishop Scarborough
will preside.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-26
SONGS WILL
Be HEARD TONIGHT

College songs will be a distinct
feature Of the concert tonight at
the Auditorium, by the Rutgers Col
lege Glee and Mandolin Club, for the
benefit Of the Y. NJ. C. A. movement
in this city. The c~olegians have pre-
pared an elaborate program, consist
ing sixteen numbers, and should de-
light and please the assemblage.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-26
As They See Va In England.

Political riots in America are car
Lord Rosebery tells a story Of q friend
of his who visited Baltimore when an
election for congress was In progress.
Turning in for a shave he complained
to the negro barber hat his razor wal
very blunt. ''Vurry likely, sir" WAS
als reply; Il was out last night at an
election reeting."-London Chronicle.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-26
METUCHEN GIRL
WINS A MEDAL
Spring Institute of W. C. T.
u. Held in South River.
Special TO the EVENING NEWs.

49,
South River, April 26:-The
spring institute of the Middlesex
County Temperance Societies was
Baptist church. Delegations from
all the societies were present. The
institute was a successful one and
the reports rendered during the day
indicated that the temperance WORK
is prosperous and that the efforts
of the w. c. T. T.. are being re-
Warded with success. The interior
OF the church vas attractively deco
rated with banners and ferns.
Miss Amy Pierson, of Metuchen,
won the speaking contest, which was
one of the features of the session
last night, and was awarded a silver
medal.
The program for the day was as
follows:
Morning.
10:00-Bible Reading. AIRS. F.
Overhiser.
Appointment of Committees.
Courtesy
Resolutions
Literature
Membership
Welcome-South River Union and
Pastors.
Response-Mrs. F. II. Liddle.
Solo-Mrs. P. c. Searles.
Minutes of Executive Meetings.
Offering.
"What was Accomplished with that
Money Sent by our Union to the
County?"-Mrs. Alice A. Mundy.
NoOntide Prayer.
1.00-County Executive Committee
Meeting.
Afternoon.
2:00-Bible Reading. Mrs. James
Lord.
Minutes Of Morning and Executive
Meetings.
2:20-Address, what Next" Miss
II. p. Strong, President Monmouth
County w. G. r. U.
Solo-"The Fire Song" Mr.. Isaac
Ward.
Offering
Chorus-"Some Glad Day"
Address-"What Is the Curfew Law?
Can 1t be Enforced? Where Is it
Needed " Mrs. Emma Bourne,
Editor OF the white Ribbon
News"
Solo-Mr. Isaac Ward.
Reports of Committees.
4 :00-Loyal Temperance Legion.
Temperance Doxology.
5:30-Supper.
Evening.
7:15-Song Service. Led by Mrs. P.
C. sesrles.
7:30-Crusade Psalm. Led by Rev.
F. O~verhiser,
Prayer-Mrs. Emma Bourne.
Crusade Hymn-"Giye to the Winds
Thy Fears"
Silver Medal Contest.
Recitation No. THE Drunkard's
Blow"
Duet-Mr. and Mrs. P. c. searles.
Recitation No. 2-"On a Lehigh Val
ley Train"
solo-Mrs. F. E. Spring.
Recitation No. 3-"Uncle Jerry's
Platform"
Quartette-St. James Male Quar-
tette.
Recitation No. 4-"Farmer Deans
Conversion"
Chorus-"The White Ribbon Star
Spangled Banner"
Recitation No. 5-"Carl, or a Moth
er's Influence"
Chorus-"We're out for Prohibition
Recitation No. 6
Offering
Chorus-"New Jersey for Christ
Judges Retired
Address-"The Need of Young Peo-
pie in this Reform" Miss q. H.
Elfreth, State President Of the w.
G. T. u.
Presentation OF Medal.
Temperance Doxology.
Benedictlon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-26
RED men Give THREE
DEGREES TO MEMBER

One candidate received the three
degrees of the Red Men at a big pow
WOW of Pc Ambo Tribe, no. 65, in
It's wigwam in the Jefferson building
last night. There was a large num-
Der of the members present to take
part in the proceedings. Next Thurs
day night there will be a meeting of
the combined committee of the va
rious tribes for the boom meeting
and class initiation to be held on
June 10.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-26
Migrants Rush the Can.

Several Migrants assembled near
the Maurer station of the Central
railroad yesterday were Ousted from
the boundaries of the city and warn
ed by Patrolman Hartmann that re-
turn would mean arrest and prose
cution. The men were rushing the
can" from a saloon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-26
POS BODIES RECOVERED.
Corrected List of identified Shows @.
o. Widensr's Remains on Board Ship.

~. Uiucf1T y f1ot11i1S on ooATo onIp.
New York, April 2G.-With the an.
nouncement that 205 bodies of those
who lost their lives In the Titanic dis
aster had been recovered, he cable
steamship Mackay-Bennett sent u cor
rected list OF IdentItications 80 far
made. 1t is now certain that tie body
OF George D.. Widener OF Philadelphia
is among those pic'ad up. The send
ing of the name L. Butt instead of
Ii. b. Att has again stirred the hope
that she may have on board the body
{" the presidents MD.
The name Of Wear, which was It
frst considered a mistaken transmits
sion OF the name OF William L. Stead,
the English journalist. appears on the
revised list.
The Mackay-Bennett has been haEl-
pered In the recovery OF bodies by q
dense fog.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-26
SERVICES PROVE INTERESTING.

The services in the Danish M. d.
church last night, conducted by the
members of the Salvation Army
Corps of Newark, proved very inter
esting and were we'll attended
Major George f. easier, OF Newark,
was in charge, and was assisted by
Mrs. MAYOR easier and Captain
EDOdchild.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-26
Genius and Its 1rjbutatIons.

Genius" says the Washington
Post, is the most curious psycholog.
ical phenomenon with which the
mind OF man has ever srappled." And
the great trouble Ia that the mind Of
man never can be sure even willis the
graphing Is going on that genius 10
really being grappled with.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-26
Passed Civil Service Exams.

Trenton, April 26:-John R.
Paddock, Jr., of East Orange, and
John Thompson, of Newark, passed
the civil service examination for
steam and electrical engineer for
Newark and East Orange service.
Helen w. Demarest, Of East Orange,
was the only one to pass the test
that was held for a third grade stem
ographer for work In East Orange!
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-26
Civil Action is Dismissed.

Joseph s. Hay brought suit today
in District Court against George E.
Hadden for $500. The case was dis
missed upon motion of former Judge
Adrian Lyon, counsel for the defend
ant. Kehoe and Stremlau appeared
for DR.. Hay.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-26
NpE VISITING son

Mr.. and Mrs. James McCready, of
Summit HIN, Pa, are visiting at the
residence of their son, w. r. Nc
Cready, of Rector street. Mr.. and
Mrs. McCready have just returned
from Miami, Fla, where they had
been s~ojourning for the winter.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-26
SOCIAL CLUB MEETS.

The Wide Awake Social Club met
last night at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. Ernst Raingle, of lO5 First
street, and made preparations for a
Tack Social to be held in the near
future. Music, both vocal and In
strumental, was enjoyed after which
refreshments were served. The
Next meeting will be held at 104
Catalpa avenue, on May |.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-26
DANISH LADIES ELECT

The annual election Of officers pf
the Ladies' Aid Society of the Dan
ish Methodist Episcopal church, was
held at the home of Mrs. B. Smith,
176 New Brunswick avenue, ye5ter-
day afternoon. Mrs. Peter Jensen
succeeds Mrs. l.. Madsen as presl-
dent, and Mrs. Hans Struve was nam
ed vice president in place of Mrs. NJ.
G.. Nielsen. Mrs. b. Smith, secretary,
and Mrs. A. lverson, treasurer, +
reelected. After the business SEES
sion refreshments We're served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-26

A. B. Brown, oolored, a waiter.
from New York, "a discharged with
a reprimand this morning when ar
raigned before Recorder Kehoe for
being drunk yesterday morning.
EVENING NEWS covers the held.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-26

Another Efort to Get Stubbert.
County Detective Peltier went to
New York today in another effort to
bring Doctor" James e. Stubbert
to this county.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-26
Local People Attend.

Local People Attend.
Those present from this city were:
Mrs. Jane Overington, president of
the local union, Mrs. George D.. Run
yon. Mrs. William Walters, Mrs. V.
P. Christoffersen and Mrs. Charles
Stevens.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-26
INTERESTING EVENING.

On Monday evening, April %. at
s o'clock, in Simpson Methodist
church, an interesting story and song
service will he given, entitled THE
Missionary Hero of Labrador The
story holds your attention from begin
ming TO end, and portrays wildly the
work of DR.. Grenfel in the wilds Of
Labrador. The musical selections
are charming, and selected with a
view to pleasing the audience. Mrs.
Melville Lanning will be the reader,
and the members of the church choir
will render the music. 1t is de-
sired that all the members and their
friends will attend. \ silver Offering
will he received. After this service,
g thankofering roll call will take
place. and those of the ladies who
have mite boxes will make returns.
A delightful social hour has been
planned. and it is hoped that a large
number will be present, and make
this whole service a great success.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-26
SIPpEK NETS 500.

The chicken fricasse supper held
in the basement of simpson M. p.
church last evening, under the aus
nices Of the Standard Bearers Asso-
citation. Melted about $50. The event
was well attended and a menu of
note was enjoyed. The affair was
In charge of Mrs. William f. Van
Pelt and the tables were presided
over by Mrs. Clifford Woglom, Miss
Anna Thompson. Miss Cora Erick-
son, Mrs. Albert Bunten, Mrs. Jack
Blair, Jr., Mrs. John Blot, Miss
Addie Snyder and Miss Gladys
Coutts. The place was appropriate
" decorated for the event.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-04-26

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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-06-17
BOONE COUNTY PIONEER
DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS

ALBION. Neb., June 1e.-(Special.) y
John Peters, vice president Of the First
National bank of this city, died today
after a long period of poor health. He
was born at Alton, ILL.,. June 16. 1874, at
which place he learned and worked at
the painters trade. In 1872 he came to
Boone county, Nebraska, and home
steaded near the present village of Pet
ersburg. which place was named after
him. He served twelve years as county
clerk. a part of the time serving the
Burlington & Missouri River Railroad
company, as land agent for this section.
Deceased was active in politics, the
republican party honoring him on many
occasions. he having served in the Ne
braska legislature. and as collector Of
internal revenue during the administra-
tion of President Harrison. He also
served as postmaster of Albion for eight
years.
Mr.. Peters was a civil war veteran
He is survived by his wife, whom he
married at Brighton, Ill, and three
daughters and two sons
Public services will be held. Tuesday,
June IS, at 10 o'clock, at the Congre-
,ganAonal church at Albion, of which
organization Mr.. Peters was a member.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-06-17
BRYAN APPEARS ON SCENE
Talks with Roosevelt and Two Cam.
paign Managers.
RECEIVES BIG DEMONSTRATION
Refuses 10 Speak ON Ground that
He is Only Newspaper Reporter
ZONES to See Stccm-
roller

CHICAGO. June william Jennings
Bryan was a center of attraction In the
re-convention scene today. and though
appearing at the headquarters of leaders
OF another party as d newspaper reporter,
was given demonstration by the throns
Of visitors and delegates.
Mr.. Bryan had personal chot with
Theodore Roosevelt late In the day, after
he had interviewed Senator Dixon, the
Roosevelt campaign director, and Director
Mckinley of the Taft bureau.
AS he entered the hotel 10 s,y, ebowing
his way through the croN'l, somebody
shouted, "H'urrah for Bryan" and the
Nebraskan was given demonstratlve
welcome. He was cheered for several
minutes, and continuous cries Of Speech
speech came from all parts of the lobby.
Mr. Bryan waved his hand TO the crowd
and remarked to those near him that he
had come merely as newspaper re-
porter and not seeking the presidential
nomination from republican convention
Il came to see your steam roller" said
Mr. iisyan as he shook hands with Con-
gresham Mckinley. is 1t anywhere in
sight?"
No. we have laid 1t aside" said Mr.
Mckinley, but would be glad to lend It
to. you If you would like to have 1t at
Baltimore"
"oh, no; We democrots do not need it."
Mr. Bryan laughingly responded. I'VE
are going to hold a model convention"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-06-17
Holds Wife's Clothes
! as Spoils Of War

IOWA CITY, Ia, June 16.-(Special Tel
egram) Mrs. Joseph Goet of Pleasant
Valley, near here, will be compelled Ito
sue out writ Of replevin before she will
be able to go abroad, owing to recent do
Iriestic troubles which resulted in her
husband driving her from the house at
night minus wearing appare. of any sort
She succeeded in reaching ne ighboi's
home before daylight ana attempted 10
arrange a truce in the morning, but Mr..
Goetze announced that all clothes would
be, held as spoils of war. Mrs. Goetz
finally appealed to County Attorney Hart
who suggested writ Of replevin The
husband says tbst the clothes belong to
him and will resist the writ.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-06-17
HOT SPRINGS PLANNING
TO WELCOME EDITORS

HOT SPRINGS, S. D., June 16.-Hot
Springs is planning on giving the Ma
tional Editorial association a royal well
come and good time when they visit
here July /. They will be guests of
the city for breakfast and will be
shown the various points of interest
about the city, including baths at the
great plunges, the National Sanitarium,
Soldiers Home, and no doubt many will
take time to visit the worlds famous
cavern at Wind Cave National park,
ten miles out of the city in a most ro-
mantle and beautiful portion Of the Black
Hills There will be band concerts by
the National Sanitarium band. 1t is ex-
pected that the special train bearing
the association will bring about 200
visitors.
The party will go from here through
the heart Of the hills to Deadwood, Lead
and spearfish where the mines will be
inspected and some of the grandest and
most picturesque scenery in the United
States will be viewed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-06-17
B0DY OF woman KILLED
BY STORM FOUND IN TANK

BEATRICE, Neb., June 1s-(Special.) D
Mrs. John Ideus, who was killed in tho
tornado which swept through this county
last evening, vas 30 years Of age. The
body was found in water tank after
the storm. Three of her children we're
injured, but not seriously. Mr.. Ideus
was missing for some time after the
storm had destroyed their home, but
he was later found near the barn badly
stunned, but not seriously injured After
leaving the tracks south Of Cortland
where the Union Pacific passenger train
en- route to Beatrice stopped and waited
until the storm passed ahead of II, the
damage seems to have been greater than
near Hallam, where 1t originated In
Hanover township everything in the
shape of farm buildings. windmills, etc.
were demolished IN the path Of the storm
when it moved in a southeasterly course
into Pawnee county.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-06-17
TECUMSEH MINISTER'S
Threatened BY LETTER

TECUMSEH, Neb.. June 16.-(Special.)--
Two preachers at Table Rock, Revs
Wimberly and Young, have been notified
by an anonymous letter that unless they
discontinue their fight on the saloon they
will be shot. The letter, exactly as
written, follows:
Table Rock, Neb., June Q. II. Mr.
Wimberly and Mr.. Young-Reg to say a
party of Table Rock Nebr citizens. not
interested in the sloon matter, But in
terested in this unfair fight you are put
ting up against the sloon's You should
take into consideration that the majority
Of Table Rock has voted for sIoon and
you and handful of CARNATIONS get up
and say we are the law we are going to
run the town, YOU are putting up a more
unjust fight than a bank rober would
and then claim to be religious, You have
no more religion than a henthen We
wish to notify you that you have made
enemys of lots of Table Rock citizens as
we'll as lot of country people. and II
this thing is carried through unfair as
up to date IL you and Mr.. Young is not
out Of town within ten days after this
notice you will probly get a Bullet hole
in you. So don't be out after night BY
yourself. We society of Z, and are
partys that are not afraid to do our part
and will do our part IL 1t takes six
months. SO think It over. .- .s
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-06-17
Platform Discussed
By President Taft

WASHINGTON, Z June 1e.-President
Taft discussed today the platform which
the republican national convention may
adopt If his friends are in control Sena-
tor Burton of Ohio and Representative
Weeks of Massachusetts, talked with the
president about monetary plank.
Senator Burton believes the convention
should endorse the plan Of the national
monetary commission. The president
has approved the general plan in many
speeches. but his attitude as to endors-
ing the plank in the platform was not in
dicated today. ~
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-06-17
Notes from Beatrice
and Gage County

BEATRICE, Neb., June l6.-tSpecial)-
Mrs. Fred Truxes died Yesterday in the
Mennonite hospital after an illness Of
three days, aged 10 Years, she is sur
vived by one daughter, Miss Carrie
TrrXcs.
f. J. Shinn, state agent for the Book
walter lands, returned Yesterday from a
trip to Pawnee county, where the Book
walters have 5000 acres of wheat. He
says the crop is In fine shape and will
average close to twenty bushels to the
acre.
c. S. Crumb. civil war veteran, died
at his home at Wymore Thursday, agad
70 years He is survived by widow and
five chilren.
The officers of Wymore raided the res
taurant of Harvey & Young of that
place where they found big supply OF
beer and whisky. which they contiscatcd
The proprietors were arrested on the
charge of bootlegging and were lodged in
Jail. Yesterday they were arraigned ana
pleaded not guilty. Their cases were set
for hearing June 20. and In defanlt OF
$500 bond they were remanded to the
city jail. 49,.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-06-17
ESPERANTO TO AID RELIGION
~ftS ~ j. Z,
New Language Will Help Spread o.
the Gospel.
WORK FOR GREATER EFFICIENCY
Miss Grace Hooper Speaks of Junior
Hour Work - Guy Thompson
Discusses Activity Hs
Tenth Legion.

Esperanto language is the miracle OF
the day-it is the second Pentecost," said
Rev. Charles S. Lang of Blair in his
talk before the second annual convention
Of District No. of the Nebraska Chris
tian Endeavor union at the North Pres
byterian church yesterday afternoon.
1T is safe to say that the spirit of
the Esperanto tongue Is one. OF world
wide movement in religious life." said
about by the need of universal Ian
guage and 1t is awakening hearts and
souls in all corners of the earth. AT
present the world is divided by walls OF
language which are obstacles in spread
ing the doctrines of Christianity; but
these walls are fast crumbling and the
time soon will be here when we can
mingle thoughts and use terms lnterna-
tional In their. scope"
Following his talk Rev. Mr.. Lang sang
hymn in the Esperanto tongue.
Efficiency" was the topic of Ray G.
Fletcher of Lincoln. He said. 1T makes
our religion Of common interest to yall
when we express 1t in plain, everyday
terms. Christian Endeavor unions are
generally making hit before they have
had their three strikes"
Start Efficiency Campaign.
Mr. Fletcher announced the inaugura-
ton of a campaign for greater efficiency
among the young people of the union
during the next six months.
Other speakers of the afternoon were
Miss Grace Hooper of Crete. who touched
upon the serious problems presented by
the Junior Hour" and Guy Thompson
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-06-17
TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY
OF FREMONT 0RPHANAGE

FREMONT. Neb., June 16.--tSpecial.)-
Next Sunday the Lutheran Orphanage
and Childrens Home Finding Society of
Nebraska will celebrate the twentieth
anniversary of It's home here. The cele-
bration will take place in the grove Of
the home at 1544 Military avenue. Rev.
C. H. Becker of Seward will preach IN
German at 1916 a. m. and Rev. l.. A.
Mueller and Rev. G. H. Seltz, former
superintendents of child saving work,
will speak at 1:30 p. m. the former in
German. the latter in English.
In the last five years the society has
placed over $50 homeless children In
Christian families, mostly in the rural
districts. Rev. NJ. Adam of South Omaha
is president of the society and Rev. G.
W. Wolter is superintendent of the home
at Fremont
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-06-17
Business Change. at Seward.

SEWARD. Neb.. June 1s.-(special)- y
The Searle and Chaplin lumber has been
sold to Mr.. Neumann Of Hallum. Neb.
This was one of the oldest business
firms here. 1t having done business here
for thirty years. The sale amounted to
s2s,0oo. p.
Frank Upton has purchased the 24A.
acre farm, belonging to the estate Of
the late ]. G. Tayler, pioneer auditor
of the Burlington, consideration s32,0oo
The foundation for the new Buring
ton depot has been completed, and the
brick work has commenced new
steel water tower has been erected.
Ray Moler OF Geneva has re-opened
the Commercial hotel. .N ..