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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-11-16
PROTESTS ON
GRADING WO. K
Penn Street. and Convery
Place Matters Are Heard,

Protests against grading on Penn
street and the extension OF Convery
Place north of New Brunswick ave-
nue. were heard by aldermen and
the commissioners Of assessment for
street improvements in city hall last
night. Property owners In Penn
street, between Hall and Eagle ave.
nues, protested more against the
effect of the grading upon their prop
erty than they did about the cost of
the assessment therefor. They claim
ed their properties were situated
rather low and with the new grade
water was caused to run from Penn
street on to their lands and down In
their cellars. One man told, to the
amusement OF his auditors, that
water had run into his cellar and be-
come frozen; when his wife went to
the cellar early one morning she
slipped and did fancy fiip-fop.
The commissioners of assessment
were on hand and explained their
position in the matter. Several pro-
tests were heard. No definite action
was decided upon. but 1t appeared
likely that the assessment will be-
confirmed.
Protests of the Stanford Heights
Laud Company and other property
owners along the line Of Convery
Place protested because they claimed
they had been assessed for an i'm
provement in another part Of the
thoroughfare. While holders of
property situated south Of New
Brunswick avenue, they claimed they
had been assessed for the extension
of Convery Place north of New
Brunswick avenue. A correction will
most likely be made.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-11-16
TROLLEY CAR HITS AN
AUTO IN SOUTH AMB0Y
AND HURTS TWO MEN
One al Hospital
--CIher Relative
OF r. F. White.
WILL RECOVER

With his right cheek bone broken
and gashes and bruises all over his
body Jacob Gordon, a milliner at 81
Division street, Manhattan, is at the
city Hospital as the result of being
thrown from an automobile when q
New Brunswick trolley car struck
the machine in which he and Lucian
Sardi, of Fort Lee, accompanied by
two friends from New York, were
riding about $3.50 o'clock yesterday
afternoon at South Amboy. All four
men were thrown from the machine
but escaped serious injury with the
exception of Mr.. Gordon. Lucian
Sardi, owner of the car, who was at
the wheel, was badly shaken up but
did not require medical treatment.
Mr.. Sardi is a .brother-ln-law OF
Richard f. White, collector of reye-
nue. of this city.
The car, which is a big Pope Hart
/ ford touring machine. was bearing
, the party to Lakewood to spend the
weekend. The auto was making
good rate of speed coming down
/ Stevens avenue on the east side OF
/ the trolley tracks. Public Service
car, in charge of Conductor Jacob
, De Hart, was coming down Bonden-
| town avenue. 1t is thought that The
occupants Of the machine understood
: the trolley to be coming down stew
ems avenue and would pass alongside
them. Both car and machine ar
rived at the stevens avenue and
/ BoTdeBtown avenue iuncture al the
same time. the trolley striking the
machine ON the right rear axle Just
before it had time to clear the track
The automobile was sent whirling
Oh the track and Ian ed on the side
of the railroad in an rnrepairable
condition All four men We're hurled
tout of The machine hut Nj. Gordon,
VINO VAS citing in the right ear
seat, was shot higler ", the air iaah
the others. In falling he strdoS 'ha
! efTmad With tia right shack. a7
1 badly bruisng his body IN number
Of places Mr. Sardi received a cut
lin his head and Was too badly
stunned to assist Mr. Gordon. The
remaining two of the quartet came
to his aid and soon placed him in a
/ comfortable position. Dr. r.. Fl.
IIaines was quickly summoned and
gave him first aid. j. J Scuily, who
was passing in his automobile, offer
ed his assistance and carried Mr..
Gordon to the Perth Amboy city
Hospital.
Lester Deitche, Of this city, soon
passed by and finding Mr.. Safdi In a
weakened state brought him to the
home of his sister, Mrs. Richard +.
White, where he is recovering from
| the shock Mr.. Gordon, who is still
in the hospital, will probably recover
in few days.
Early yesterday afternoon Mr..
Gordon left his home in Division
street, New York. and with his two
| friends went to Fort Lee, where they
and Mr.. Sardi, in the latter's ma
chine, started for Lakewood to spend
the remainder of the week to attend
| some social functions.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-11-16
Special 6V Unified Press Wirs.

London, Nov. 16:--The bulk of
the Sultan's army has been driven
back until it is within twelve miles
of Constantinople, according to in
formation from Sofia. From the
messages received regarding the pro-
gress Of the fighting it seems that
the Bulgarians were still advancing.
1t is expected they will be in the
Turkish capital within a day or So
According to dispatch quoting the
Servians' foreign minister no armi-
stice will be granted until the Bull
Farians enter Constantinople.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-11-16
CARS OF PORTSMOUTH
EXPRESS ARE DERAILED
Special bp United Press Wire.

Special bp United Press Wire.
Milford, Conn, Nov. 16.-Fou1
cars Of the fast Portsmouth express
on the New Haven road were derailed
today Just east Of the station here
Fortunately they did not tumble over
and were dragged 100 yards before
the train was stopped. There was a
near panic among the passengers who
were badly shaken up, but no one
was seriously hurt.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-11-16
PRIZE WALTZ
TONIGHT AT
MOOSE HALL
CASH PRIZES
NOTICE TO PLUMBERS
CASH PRIZES

Master and Journeymen
Plumbers are hereby notified
that d public hearing on the
proposed new Plumbing Or.
dinance W II be held by the
Board in their rooms in the
ity Hall on Monday evening,
November 18th. 1912, at eight
o'clock. which all persons in.
tere> ted in the subject are in.
vited to attend. Board a ReaIth
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-11-16
WILSON SAILS
FOR BERMUDA
specta, BY United Press Wire.

Spectu1 oy On,lc1 FTedS VITO
New York, Nov. 16.-Governor
Wilson, who is prepared to sail for a
months vacation In Bermuda this af-
ternoon, stated today that he had
nothing to add to his announcement
thet he will call !. extra session Of
congress. He made it plain that
nothing would be decided upon the
matters to be Included in the call un-
til Pe returns from his vacation trip.
m governor and family will sail
on the Quebec liner BermuGian and
Capt, ]. w. Mckenzie declared he
would see that the next president was
properly protected on the voyage.
After breakfast today Governor
Wilson inquired II President Taft
had been In town. The president
elect tried to reach the President 8
secretary to try to arrange to call
on Taft, but was unable to do so.
Instead he called on several old
frisnds ip the city.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-11-16
$1,000 BOND ISSUE
FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT

AS the result of additions and i'm
provements proposed for the fire de-
partment, the Board Of Aldermen
will most likely authorize the Issue
of bonds for $4,000 to pay for the
same The principal items are 1000
feet of hose and three new FIRE alarm
boxes.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-11-16
Senator Reyner Better Today.

Special by United Press Wire.
Washington, Nov. 16.-Senator
Reyner, of Maryland, seriously Ill
here, was said to be slightly improv-
ed today. The physicians are some
what hopeful but still consider the
senator in a serious condition.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-11-16
New Members For Engineer

The applications of two new can
didates were favorably passed on last
night at the meeting OF the Perth
Amboy Local No. 23, National Asso-
citation Of Stationary Engineers. at
Jefferson hall They will be initiated
at the first December meeting.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-11-16
AUTOS PASS THROUGH
HERE GOING TO GAME

Hundreds of automobilists passed
through this city today on their way
to the football game between the
Princeton and Yale colleges al
Princeton today. The automobiles
came from New York, through Staten
Island, and over the ferry from Tot
tenyille to this city Because OF the
large rush of machines two ferry
boats are being used. The ferryboat
Tottenville arrived here early this
morning and will be kept here until
late tonight to carry the cars back.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-11-16
BALL OF GARFIELD
ENGINE co. TONIGHT

Garfield Engine Company has
everything in readiness for its ball
to be held in Washington hall to-
might.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-11-16

Read the classified ads. on page 8.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-25
CHECK FLUTTERs FROM SKY.
Waterbury Man Surprised When He
 Finds His Own Name on It.

To have check made out to your self fall fluttering to your feet from somewhere in mid-air is unusual. yet this is the experience that Fred A. Stone met the other day, says the Wa terbury Republican.
 MT. Stone was walking along West Main street in front of the ruins of the City hall, from the third story of which city employees were throwing out old paper. Something attracted his atten- tion. He looked up, thought his vision was good and realized that it was when he stopped to the sidewalk and picked up the check. Observing that it was cancelled he was about to turn 1t over to John H. O'Loughlin, janitor of City hall, who was standing close by, and who observed his action. when the name written on the face of it halted his movement.
 Written in a clear, leg1ble hand was the name of City Clerk William H. Sandland ordering the city to pay Fred A. Stone s7. The check had been drawn Aug. 3. 1907, and was in payment for photographic work that MT. Stone had done for the city The check passed through the fire that destroyed City hall. MT. Stone says he will have it framed.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-25

mlttee's recommendation was adopted, and the matter was left with the de- partment to carry out.
 4 notice from the public utilities commission was placed on file. It con- cefned a hearing regarding the ap- proval of the plan for the layout of the trolley track extension in Shetuck- ct street, which the mayor said was merely a formal matter that reouEed no appearance on the part of the city,
 The finance committees estimates TOT the coming year. approved by the executive committed were nresentad but the reading of them waived and the recommended tax rate of ten mills was voted
 several department reports were also presented. but not read They were or dered accepted and printed in the an- pendix to the journal They included an inventory of the fire department property, report of condition of ceme- tery trust funds, annual report of finance department of City Treasurer Avery. and of his statement of receipts and disbursements from the gas and electrical department.
 The meeting adjourned at 8.3O D. m. until the evening of May 31 at 8 o'clock.
 He eStlmateS TOT the year are ad- vert1sed on page of The Bulletin. Differences between last years esti- mates and the present ones submitted show that in the department of public works the amount was s53.113.91 last year, $54. .506S4 this year; in water works. Stony brook improvement $312,394.49 last year, $S6,394.66 this year; gas and electrical department, operating expenses $115,000 last year, S14O0OO this year, improvements S35.- O00 last year. $37 900 this year: park commission 5000 last year. S4.00O this year; and total appropriations sS22. . 94S.54 last year. 7,S3675 this year.
 Recommended to be included in the warning for the city meeting are ex- tras which amount to $41 ,337, which are enough to make an addional three mill tax. Of this amount over $27, ,OO0 is for street improvements.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-25

to the men of the success that was bound to be theirs in the effort to raise the needed pledges, advancing the as- suring argument that the Association had record of work in the past year upon which it could proudly stand and invite the aid of anyone to assist it in what it was doing for the young manhood of Norwich.
 General Secretary George c. Hubert of the Hartford association was the special guest of the evening. and he was called upon next. He responded with more enthusiastic words along the same lines. telling the men of the Norwich association that this plan they were following was setting an example which other Associations were watching with interest. as 1t bade fair to become the standardized form for raising Association funds.
 The team captains also spoke en- couragingly of the work that was to be done, these including l.. o. Smith, A. A. Browning, Shepard B. Palmer, and Frank L. Arnold
 Chairman Brown explained the plan of the campaign and emphasis was placed upon the anniversary meeting of the Association to be held in Cen tral Baptist church. at which General Secretary, Alfred H. Whitford of the Buffalo Y. M. c. A. is to be the speak CT. General Secretary Whitford was described as one of the five leading As sociation secretaries of the country.
 He was born in Woburn, Mass, and first became interested in the Associa- tion as a member of the boys depart ment. At the age of 16 he became sec retary of one of the Massachusetts '. NJ. c. As. shortly after he be- came assistant secretary at Cambridge, Mass, under L. w. Messner, now gen eral secretary at Chicago.
 After a successful administration at Rochester N. r, he was called to take the general secretaryship of the r M. C. As of Buffalo. He has served in that capacity the last thirteen years. and developed one of the best organ ized and most efficient associations in the county
 MT. Whitford is in great demand as a speaker for Association gatherings and evangelistic meetings for men. He is magnetic. vigorous and business like in his method of speaking.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-25
OCEAN PIERS WOULD
 MAKE SHIPPING CENTER.
New London Told That It Has a Great
 Future Ahead of It.

Prof k. J. Clapp of New York uni versity told the harbor improvement commission Thursday at the Thames club, New London, that as d student of navigation and trade he had no doubt but that New London would become a great commercial center with the establishment of the steamship terminals there. New London was the only port for the state to consider de- yeloping and Professor Clapp saw no future for the inland cities like Hart lord as shipping centers.
 Professor Clapp told the commis- sloners, who came to New London to meet him, as Commissioner of Docks Tomkins did, that New London must expect first to deal with the shipment of bulk cargoes. These as a. rule are carried by tramp steamers, but invari- ably lead to the business that New London is looking for the ocean lines. Very few bulk cargoes go to New York now because they are shipped at cheap freight rates and the expenses of handling them there are nearly pro- hibitive
 The grain exports from Canada are increasing and those from the United States are decreasing, which would help New London, as Canadian grain would be shipped there
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-25
Enormous Building Stones.

Probably the largest stones ever used in any building are seen in the western wall of the great temple of Baalbek in Syria. and the problem is still unsolved as to the methods used in conveying them from the quarries and of placing them in position. The quarries from which these blocks were undoubtedly cut can be seen about half a mile to the southwest of the temple
 says the San Francisco Argonaut The three stones lie horizontally and form part of the outer wall of the building. They are not on the lowest part of the masonry, but are 23 feet above the first row of stones. Each stone is over 60 feet long, 1S feet high and 10 feet thick. The most wonderful block of all still lies in the quarries, for something must have occurred to stop the work of separating 1t completely from the rock, and the great stone has lain there for centuries awaiting comple- tion. This stone is 70 feet long, 14
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-25
PERSONAL

A. Chester Brown has returned to his employment after a short illness.
 Miss Mary Freeman of Norwich Town has been visiting friends in Wauregan.
 Misses Margaret Tootill and Mary Douglas of Sterling were recent guests of friends in Norwich.
 President E. H. Fitzhugh of the Central Vermont railway and family will occupy their cottage at Neptune park about June 15.
 Misses Marguerite R. Woods and Margaret Evers of New London are in Canterbury, guests of Miss Jennie F1edler, who is teaching there,
 Mrs. Robert o. Avis and little daugh- ter, who has been visiting the formers parents, MT. and Mrs. Henry Boards ley of New Haven. have returned to Norwich.
 Mrs. William J. Carey. wife of the third assistant engineer of the yacht Narada at New London. left Backus hospital, Norwich, Wednesday. having been a patient there some time, and is greatly improved in health.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-25
incidents in Society

MT. and Mrs John L. Mitchell are at Atlantic City.
 Mrs. Leonard o. Smith entertained at bridge Friday afternoon.
 Mrs. Leonard w Bacon has retrrrad from visit in Pittsburs and Pbiis- delphia, Pa
 Mrs. Robert King of Brancheville is spending week at her former homo on Beech drive.
 Mrs. Hugh H. Osgood of Broadwav has returned from spending several months in Pasadena, Cal
 Mrs. Willis Austin and son and Miss Ada L. Richards have returned from spending a week at Pomfret.
 Mrs. Mason Hewitt of Stonington has been the guest of George Loring ana the Misses Loring of Lincoln aVenue.
 The Misses Bliss of Lincoln avenue. who have been guests for the past two weeks of their brother John Bliss of Brooklyn, N. Y, have returned home
 The Wednesday club met Friday a fl ernoon with Mrs, Willis Austin Part of the programme consisted of q dis cussion in regard to Equal Franchise.
 Dr. and Mrs 0. F. Gildersleeve and family, recently of Woodstock. are to occupy their residence in Lincoln ava nus, which they purchased from Frank Ws BEoWnings
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-25
RECOMMENDED 10 MILL CITY TAX
Common Council Puts Out It's Estimates For Next Year $130,21S.40 to be Raised For City Expenses Extras Enough to Make Another Mills

After an executive meeting on Fri day evening, the court of common council held a five minute meeting Tn the council chamber, at which they submitted their estimates for the next fiscal year for the city and recom- mended a 10mill tax. The total amount to be raised by taxation IS $130,21S.40 on a list of s13021S40.
 Mayor Thayer called the meeting to order at S.25. this being an adjourned meeting from a previous date. Roll call by Clerk Moore showed that all were present. The reading of the min utes was omitted.
 On the question of lighting the bus mess section of the city, Alderman Gebrath reported for the executive committee that the superintendent of the gas and electrical department rec commended that the flaming arcs be substituted for the present lights and that 20 additional lights be put in. It was believed this would all be taken care of by the appropriation. The com
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-25
PROHIBITION APPOINTMENTS.
New London County Men Serve on
 State Committees.

New London county men at the state prohibition convention this week re- ceived the following committee ap- pointments: Credentials, Clarence A. Parker, Bozrah; permanent organiza- ton, Edward A. Bishop, Bozrah plat form Ernest Allison Smith Norwich: |: state organization, William G. Thomas, Lebanon; finance Captain J. L. Ran dall, Groton; nominations, Edwin l.. Tinkham, Sprague vice chairman of convention, Rev. Charles T. Hatch. Stonington.
 | The convention badges were of white silk ribbon with nutmeg pendants. de- signed and made by Mir. and Mrs. AL lison Smith of Norwich.
 The county delegates to the national convention, to be hold in Atlantic City July 10-12. ara ae follows: New Lon- don county-Ernest A. Smith Nor wichi alternate Frederick L, Hall, Stonington Windham County-Wfl- liam P, Barstow Wlndham; alternate, Merrill E, Louks, Ashford,
 The delegates voted to favef Oliver w Stewart of chseagh. III, fer nEohi. 'nittan candtnatA fog MsEtdnrss
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-25
GAS AND ELECTRICAL
 DEPARTMENT FINANCES
7eoeipts and Disbursements Shown in
 Oity treasurer AVery's Report

In City Treasurer Avery's statement or receipts and expenses from the gas and electrical departbent. presented eefore the common council on. Friday evening, he made the following show ing on the side of receipts: Total reg ular receipts. $1s0,73671: from reserve fund, SS5,000; total s2i5.73s,71. es+ie mated receipts s21O,OOO: excess of ac- tual receipts over estimated, s5.73sT1
 On disbursements he showed for to- tai operating and general expenses $lES'4S2.Ss, interest on bonds S2O 0O6
 .0an .naa TOT addition 1908 unexpended ed soo0'So; improvement to plant $27,915.- s257o ..oo t0'ae ae 91tz'VSL6O; appropriation S1 o[o .V,oSo''o' maklng an overdraft of
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-25
Parke- LilIsy Wedding Invitations.

Cards have been received announc- ing the coming wedding of Miss Helen Parde, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Will liam Gildersleeve Parke. of Scranton, Pa, and John Leavens Lilley, son of the late Gov. George L. Lilley and Mrs. Anna E. H. Lilley of Waterbury. The wedding will be celebrated in the First Presbyterian church in Scranton June s, at S.30 o'clock in the evening, and following the wedding a reception will be held at the home of the brides parents, 1901 Adams avenue. After the wedding the couple will leave for a tour. and will be at home after Novem- Der l at 527 Riverside avenue, New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-25
Sale by Queen Esther Circle.

The Queen Esther circle of the Trinity M E. church conducted sale in the Sunday school rooms Friday evening. The various prettily deco rated tables were in charge of the fol- lowing members of the circle: Candy. Misses Winifred Fenton and Ina Sea yey; fruitade, Misses Elizabeth Iane and Viola Seavey; ice cream and cake, Misses Edith Maynard and Sarah Elizabeth Armstrong. During the evening games were enjoyed Miss Ina Seavey being in charge A pleasant evening was passed by all those pres ent.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-25
RETURNED FROM ROYAL
 ARCANUM SUPREME COUNCIL
w. E. Garfield Was One of the Con
 necticut Representatives.

Walter E. Garfield, who has been attending the supreme council meet ing of the Royal Areanum at Rich mond, Va, accompanied by Mrs. Can field, returned here Friday evening. after delightful trip. The conven- tion lasted nine days, and those at tending were royalty entertained. on two occasions being received by the governor of Virginia. Especially were the ladies who accompanied the Royal Arcanum men showered with hospi- tality and were given scarcely a min ute to rest between one entertainment and the next
 H. s. Savage of Meriden was the other Connecticut representative, while Carleton E. Hoadley was at the ses sion as supreme guide, a position to which he was reelected. Both of these gentlemen were also accompanied by their wives. the Connecticut party stop ping ovr night at Washington, D. C.. on Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-25
Private Masquerade With Pretty Cos.
 tunes

Prof. Sheridan's dancing class con- ducted a most enjoyable private mas querade social in Cadillac hall Friday evening with a good number present. The grand march was led by Miss Ethel Stoddard in Japanese costume and Larue Bliven as a soldier. There was wide variety of costumes, which included many novel and pretty de- signs. Music for the dancing was fur nished by the Cadillac orchestra. sup pemented by Joseph Sheridan soloist. The occasion proved a most enjoyable one