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Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-17

paying proposition. bringing from Pennsylvania
direct to Jersey City touching most of the large cities
in north Jersey. This waterway has been made
more useless than the Delaware and Raran and
repeated demands have been made to have the state
abandon 1t permanently artery of commerce.
Beside these two canals crossing New Jersey. the
philadelphia and Reading railroad has control of the
Schuylhill canal which brought coal from the mines
down to Philadelphia, meeting tidewater in Delaware
bay All these canals at the present time
at great loss which is charged against the profit and
loss account Of the railroad companies
Taking the Delaware and Raritan canal
ample, we find that the first year the canal
ated. in 1s72. the net profits were 100000. made
almost concusvey in the handling of coal. The year
800. 0oO This the highest amount made in any
year. From then until 1892 the price fuctuated
the expenses and income were even. This was after
the Pennsylvania railroad secured control From that
1903 the waterway hgured as an expens" to the rail-
road to the amount Of 100000 This, of course.
made up through the increase in the price OF coal in
the transportation by rail In 1911 the losses in the
maintenance of the Delaware and Rartan canal
between 100000 and s150,000.
1t has been repeatedly shown that these waterways
could be turned into paying propositions If they were
put into independent hands and modernzed so as to
be OF some use to the public We have example OF
this in the great improvements now under at the
Erie canal which the of New York The
railroads are determined that these canals leading
from the mine regions, shall not be used again If they
can help It, They know that they opened
free transportation they will be unable to maintain the
hold they have the output of coal These canals
afford the most feasible solution for the situation which
confronts the public
We have succeeded In proving that the present
price of coal is entirely unustifed We forced
pay it simply because the railroads that are
helplessly in their power The government play
an important part in bringing the railroads to time.
few steps taken to force the ransporta
tion companies from the business of mining coal.
result was, as already shown, that socaed separate
companies organized with the directorate
and absolutely under the domination of the railroad
ompanies so that conditions are practically the
oday they before the companies forced
to give up the business of mining coal.
Other Investigations under way In al effort
solve the problem and the Interstate Commerce Com
mission is also taking hand. The fact remains how
that with the canals to free commerce,
barges, with four five traiIers, bringing down thou
sands OF tons at time could ply between coal mines
and tidewater, furnishing direct competition the
railroads and bringing coal to the great O
population at fraction of the that charged
This government ownership and operation
the coal mines will be the ultimate he
| railroads cease robbing the public in arbitrary
that is evident
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-17

The first column in this table headed Goal Freight
Revenue" is the total amount In dollars received by
the Lehgh Valley Railroad Company for the ranspor-
tation Of coal. The second column. headed Total
ceived from the transportation of all freight including
coal. comparison Of these two columns illustrates
the that coal constitutes than DO per cent
freight earning power OF the Lehgh Valley rail-
road The third column. headed Average Revenue per
in cents, Is the amount received for the
transportation OF each ton of coal, and the fourth
column headed Average Revenue per ton in cents ia
each ton Of freight including merchandise. coal and
all other commodities. The comparison of columns
three illustrates the fact that the average
amount received from the transportation OF anthracite
coal exceeds the average amount received from all
other freight combined.
This enormous income from the transportation OF
coal would be impossible 1t not for the control
waterways connecting the mining region with tide
water If the Independent dealers could ship coal by
through independent lines by individual boat
they would be able to compete successfully with
the railroad companies that control the large mining
districts, and real competition would exist The result
would be that the price of coal would be somewhere
a reasonable figure.
We all thoroughly familiar with the fact tha
the Pennsylvania railroad holds what is practically
perpetual lease the Delaware and Rartan canal
This canal at time very successfully operated
in bringing coal from Pennsylvania through to New
Brunswick and down the Rartan river to New
York The Pennsylvania has fit to throttle this
canal and manipulate its connections the Penn
syvana side OF the Delaware river that the waterway
cerned.
The Lehigh Valley railroad has absolute contro
the Morris and Essex canal. which the
northern part of the state and which was, at time
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-17
PROFESSIONAL
CROOK CAUGHT
Nabbed While Robbinq Till
of Isaac Berkow's JsweIry
Store on Saturday.
TAKEN TO COUNTY JAIL

In the arrest OF John Doran, an
alleged sneak thief and till Taper,
the police believe they secured the
custody Of professional crook. He
was caught robblng the till In Isaac
Berkows jewelry store at 372 State
street shortly before o'clock Sat-
urday afternoon. When searched at
police headquarters, a quantity OF
solid gold 1ewelry, napkin rings and
several other trinkets were found In
his possession. He was sent to the
county Jail In default of $500 bail to
await the action of the grand jury.
The police are trying to learn
what place or places Doran robbed
before tapping the till in Berkow's
jewelry store. They are confident
the tewelry and other articles in his
possession were stolen. Upon much
questioning, the police were told by
the prisoner that he had seen a man
hiding the Jewelry, etc, in a field
at Raritan, then watched for the man
to go away and took the articles.
lice.
Included in the articles of iewelry
and other trinkets were the follow
ing: Six silver napkin rings bear
ing initials "E. B. c." a pair of la
dies solid gold eye glasses with gold
chain and hairpin attached, wide
band rim with initials "R. II. H." an
imitation diamond ear ring. man 8
gold shirt stud, lady's solid gold
hunting case watch No. So, $50, bear
ing inscriptions inside OF case, An
chor straight line full jewelled. Ami
| Richard" a gold lead pencil with
| amethyst at end, gold necklace.
pair of Italian design ear rings. sew
eral cuff buttons. a silver thimble a
book on Self Knowledge. "a ladies
neck pin with flower design. comb
Continued on page 2.)
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-17
CLOSE CANALS TO PREVENT COAL COMPETITION
COAL RAILROAD
DENIES HAVING
ANY MONOPOLY

railroad company has always been
chief officer of the coal department,
and that William H. Truesdell, pres
iden of the railroad company and Ed
ward E. Loomis, vice president Of the
railroad company have always been
two of the directors of the coal
company, 1t IS further charged by
the government that the coal COM
pany Is under the control of the
railroad company and that therefore
the law prohibiting the railroad
company from engaging in the coal
business, is violated 1t is alleged
that this monopoly leads to excessive
prices for coal so that the coal conf
nany has paid ten per cent dividends
per annum and has rolled up a sur
N'rs of s3,500,000 in three and one
half years.
In their answers, the companies
9eny that the coal company is under
the control OF the railroad company,
or that the contact between them
prevents the free fixing of rates for
the transportation of coal They ad-
nit the profits charged by the gov
ernment that they had made, but
claim they are not excessive or un-
warranted. They also admit that
some of the officers of the railroad
company are also officers of the coal
company, but enter q specific denial
that they maintain monopoly of the
sale of coal on their district.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-17
Specia, to the EVENING NEWS.

Trenton, March 17.-Complete de-
malls that they maintain q monopoly
of the coal carrying trade in their
territory, that their business is con-
Quoted in restraint OF trade, in viola
ton OF the Sherman antitrust law,
or their prices for the transporta-
tion of coal are excessive, are made
by the Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western Railroad Company. and the
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Coal Company in their answers filed
here in the United States District
court, to the suit instituted against
them by the United States govern
ment.
The government brought the suit
to enjoin the shipping of coal under
contract between these two compa-
MES and to have the contract ad-
judged in restraint OF trade and h
monopoly contrary to the Sherman
law.
In its bill filed In the court, the
government charges that the Della
ware. Lackawana and Western Coal
Company was organized by the same
interests that control the Lacka-
wanna Railroad Company, to get
around the federal statute, prevent
Ing their company from engaging in
the coal business. The government
charges that the president of the
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W|TTPENN WANTS TO
KEEP MACHINE OUT
Issues Statement
Announcing His
Principles.
IS SPROCRESSIVE
fFron, the NEWS CorrcsDomdemt.)

fFrona the NEWS Corresoomdent.)
Trenton, March lin signed
statement issued today, Mayor Fl.
Otto Wittpenn, of Jersey City, who Is
the candidate of the Wilson Demo-
Gratis for Governor. declared the prin'
ciples upon which he will seek the
nomination. The real issue, he says,
is to prevent the return to control
OF party and to power in government
the machine which kept the Demo-
cratic party In defeat for seventeen
years and which became a part and
parce, of corrupt bipartisan con-
troll established for the distribution
OF favors. betraya! Of public trust.
and the subversion OF Democratic
principles. Mayor Wittpenn declared
he neither wants nor asks the sup
port Of any who desire a return Of
the old order Of things.
"If l am nominated and elected
Governor Of the state," he continues.
~ shall seek alone to carry out pro-
gressive doctrines, and shall under
stand, by such nomination and cleo
tion, that l have received commits
sion from the people of New Jersey
to establish a progressive administra-
statement is as follows:
l have examined the public state
ments of both of my opponents for
ernor, with view to ascertining
whether they had made specific de-
clarations upon the real Issue invol-
we'd in the approaching contest.
1t Is with q source of regret that
= = ~ Nc f,,ov ,lr
ly declared upon what to my mind
and to the mind of every progressive
Democrat must be the vital issue.
Both appear to be without plan
and without specific policy other than
to seek the nomination. Both claim
to be forced into the race by person
al admirers or friends. Each fails to
make clear his platform Of principles
or his program upon which his claim
to the nomination will be based.
Personally, am entering the race,
not because my friends have solicited
me to run-although such is the fact
but in order to carry out specific
policy in the Democratic Party and
in the government of this state.
To those of us Who haved observed
Democratic politics during the past
few years. it is apparent that our
party success is dependant upon hon
est party leadership. Under the lead
.trship of the President, when Govern
or of New Jersey, we were successful
both as a party and as an instrument
of government, because his leader
ship commanded public confidence
leaders belongs the credit Of having
and respect To our party and to its
placed upon the statute books OF our
fEn1,ippod nm papp
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-17
ORUMG00LES BARN AT
MT. L0RETT0 BURNS
End Largest in
COuntrv--SaVa
: the Stock.
WILL REBUILD

One of the most spectacular fires
seen in this section In some time and
one which was visible for miles
around destroyed the large barn of
the Mission OF the Immaculate Viz
gin, Mt. Loretto. Staten Island, last
night. Tho blaze attracted several
thousand people to the scene from all
parts of the island and this city.
Nearly five hundred, II Is said cross
ed the ferry to Tottenyille. and walk
ed two miles to Mt. Loretto The
barn which was the second largest In
the country is total loss
Together with its contents. iuclud-
ing large dynamo. used to operate
all up-to-date machinery, wagons.
harness. several hundred tons of
hay and number of small calves the
loss will reach about $4,000. The
barn was 200 feet long by 100 feet
wide and was erected by the late
Father Drumgoole, founder of the
institution, more than twenty-five
years ago. 1t was three stories high
and contained the sleeping quarters
for all the farm hands. When the
btti Al Nop bNiiS II 10 Sdlh II tt1t Poby"
900. 7. White and Sons, Of this city.
furnished considerable of the iron
work, such as the troughs for the
cattle and other fixtures at a cost
of SIS, 900.
At the time the fire broke out
here were eighty-e1ght cows, four
teen horses and a number of small
calves In the barn. All were saved
with the execution of one horse and
the calves. The fire was discovered
by one of the farm hands in the sec
ond story. about the center of the
barn. With the aid of the patent
pins. holding the cows and horses
they We're easily taken out and drig-
en- from the flames with much diff
Guilty.
AS soon as the fire was discovered
an alarm was sent in from bog AZ,
at the institution that summoned 76
hook and ladder and 151 engine
company OF the paid department at
Tottenyille. When they arrived at
ter the two mile run, the building
was mass OF flames. The fire broke
out at 7;15 o'clock and when Dep
uty Chief Begins In charge of the
fire department of the borough OF
Richmond arrived in his auto from
CONTINUED on mage -
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-17
ROBBERS BREAK
INTO RESIDENCE
IN HIGH STREET

One robbery during the night and
an attempt about o'clock last night
gives indication to the police that
burglars are again becoming busy
The home of Ellis Martin, at 54 High
street, was entered and about 81 In
change taken, probably early this
morning. A futile attempt was made
by thieves to break into a vacant
house at 403 High street The incl
dent was reported to police head
quarters. Sergeant McDermott de-
tailed Patrolman Quinn to investi-
gate at 9:20 o'clock, but he could
find no one. He reported the house,
the Langan homestead, had not been
entered
Entrance to the Martin home was
gained by forcing window open on
the southerly side of the ground
floor. The thief ransacked the side
board, but could not gain entrance
to a drawer containing the family
silverware. About 81 In change,
which Mr.. and Mrs. Martin had ae-
cumulated In box as small savings,
was all that was taken from the
house SO far as they have been able
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-17

to learn.
Detective Sergeants Huff and
Long are at work on the case. Off
Ger Huff believes the job was done
by someone who had played the part
of a friend and had been In the
house before.
Mrs. Martin is not of the same be-
lief. She rather thinks 1t was the
work of one or more prowlers, who
happened to see the family silver
ware as it was laid out in a window
after drying yesterday. She believes
the robber was frightened away
when she came down stairs at 4:10
O'Clock this morning, and is OF the
opinion the entire sideboard might
9th herwise have been rifled.
The robbery might have been the
work of a suspicious looking man
who lounged about the Martin home
last night and purposely bumped
into one woman. who lives In Water
street. and attempted to hold up an
other woman near High and Water
streets. The women were badly
frightened. but were not harmed nor
robbed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-17

The prosperity of the Lefdgh Valley Railroad
coupapy and anthracite coal carriers, in the past
ten years is readily understood when the full details
of the mining and selling of coal are laid before the
public This prosperity is particularly striking when
take into consideration the fact that coal roads are
operating their coal companies at loss ana covering
the Iosses hy direct advances addition this they
are maintaining canals at large annual loss Th1s is
done to off competition by water SO tnat they can
fully command the situation through the means OF
,
Showing the important part that coal plays In the
prosperity Of Lehgh Valley Railroad Company the
table has been prepared by the EVENING
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-17
Cast Off The Old Put Cn The New.
BY John 2. FalioD.

Easter Sunday. Don't off buying
Easter suit moment longer.
Have you stopped think the wearing
things at Easte aboutY
thought of be found the Resurrecton the world
taking and
is Mother Earth
gre.ni in honor Of the Sprngtime
So in dressed Mother Earth must have
gloves things of all kinds
right in cut color and contrast They
must be OF the right quality and right
of Easter and
snowfall They prepared Read
their EVENING NEWS closely and constantly
regarding all the things Then
be able purchase sprngtme apparel at the right store
nd at right price.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-17

THREE NICE OFFICES to let in
modern office building; rental S. per
month each. Inquire e Alpern & CO.,
1913 Smith St. 1871 81 l. If.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-17
Girls Wanted

To learn sewing on machines. Also
experienced hands. Good wages. APP
ply 1880 to 6 p. m. Amboy Waist and
Dress Co., 263 Prospect ST., near
Market.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-17

County Clerk Bernard NJ. Cannon,
who has practically recovered from
an operation OF his left eye perform
ed at the Manhattan Eye. Ear and
Throat Hospital at New York. spent
the week end with his family here.
He appeared robust and healthy. and
wore his usual congenial smile. He
appeared happy to be back home to
see his children. relatives and
friends.
Mr.. Cannon is still undergoing
treatment at the Manhattan hospital
and will probably continue to do so
until about April l. Since leaving
the hospital following the operation.
he has been residing at the New
York home of his sister, who has
acted as nurse to him. He has
made daily visits to the hospital
and received attention from DR.. J.
L. MacDowall. AS the latter has
been called away on business trip.
Mr.. Gannon's plans to remain here
and receive his attention failed. He
will return to the home of his sister
his afternoon and report at the hos
pital daily for the next two weeks to
receive attention from DR.. Kinney.
The affliction to Mr.. Gannon's eye
was caused by a grain Of dust. At
first little attention was paid to 1t.
Finally the optic became inflamed
and panied him so greatly that he
was conpelled to confine himself In a
darkened room.
The county clerk was one of the
most popular patients ever at the
Manhattan eye. Ear and Throat hos
pitai. He received more callers and
more messages of sympathy over the
telephone and by telegraph than any
other person who has ever been a
patient in that institution.
A week ago President Woodrow
Wilson sent him a letter of SYM
pathy. as given above.
Don't forget to read our half page
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-17
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
Alpha Council, Loyal Association
meets Tuesday evening, March IS, Odd
Fellows Hall. Official visit Grand
ness. Secretary.
l6113-3-17-1t-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-17

APARTMENT-Excelient location for
a doctor. Alpern & Co., 1913 Smit i
Street. 15012-3-H-tY-
Read the Classified Ads. on page a.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-17

Don't forget to read our half page
ad. on Thursday. Seamnn Druggist.
1613S-3-17-1t.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-17
COUNTY CLERK
CANNON HOME
Greeted Callers This Morn
ina at His Residencs--Prac.
ticaIIy Over Illness.
LETTER FROM PRESIDENT

. y 3 - . y
March 10, '13.
The White House, Washington.
My Dear Gannon--This is Just
little message to tell you that
> we are thinking of you with
great sympathy and hoping that
, you will come out in fine shape
eventually. Our good friends IN
" New Jersey are much In my
; thoughts in these days. In haste.
Cordially yours,
WOODROW WILSON.
Mr.. Bernard M. Cannon,
Perth Amboy. New Jersey.
4 4 n 4 4 . =
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(c) Storage.
Free 48 hours.

ID Ton in Perth Amboy. ~
Ton bought by dealer ....... 224O lbs.
Ton transported by railroad 2240 lbs
Ton sold by dealer in Perth
Ambov .,:........ 1000 lbs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-17

WEATHER--Fair to-
night and tomorrow
with rising temper
ature.
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(b) Switching-in general.
Coal dealers and industries in general
pay Soc per ton or 5000 per minimum car
load.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
MYSTERY MANS
NAME To STAY
SECRET ALWAYS
Operation on Brain Fails to Re-
veal Identity of 81. C. R."
Has BafIed Surgeons.

ROCHESTER, MINI, July 10
That j. c. r." the mystery patient
in the Rochester State Hospital. will
never know who he is nor will the
world, unless friends of olden days
come to the rescue, and that he will
never again speak, is the verdict Of
the surgeons, following a remarkable
operation performed upon the brain.
1T IS problematicaI that the opera
ton will accomplish its purpose" said
c. c. HeyerdaIe. first assistant super
intendent Of the State Hospital after
leaving the operating room.
The opening Of the skull revealed
a large area of degenerated brain
cells covering the centers Of speech
and memory and an unusually large
cyst containing fluid was removed.
This would indicate that in times
past -. c. r." probably suffered a
hemorrhage of the brain, which could
have been the result of a stroke Of
apoplexy or an injury inflicted upon
the skull or brain. The unusually
large area of degeneration discour-
ages any hope that the memory Will
ever be restored or speech recovered.