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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-10-17

| Anorher earthquake of ten seconds
duration occurred on the Isthmus OF
| Panama.
Mrs. Mary Davis Mcknight OF
Galesburg, H., left her estate valued
st s4s5, 900 to charitable institutions.
| The Nebraska Board OF Agriculture
estimates the corn crop OF that State
at 90299, 900 bushels against 1G4,3U,-
900 last year
Plans have been submitted for the
construction at Dayton. Ohio, OF res.
Of s10.000.000.
The Sulzberger and Sons Company,
New York, was fined $500 each in Spe-
cial Sessions on three charges OF hav-
ing spoiled meat in its possession.
Members OF the Fortnightly Club,
OF Nutey, N. j., decided to take a
referendum on the tango and turkey
trot.
The Union Station, one OF the land
marks OF st. Paul, Mimi. was de-
stroyed by fire. The damage Is esti-
mated at $250,OOO.
The annual report Of the New York,
New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Company showed that it earned $4,.
1853 less than Il paid In dividends
in the fiscal year ending June 80 last.
The Socialist Party's state execu.
tive committee has decided TO violate
the injunction OF Judge Humphries.
prohibiting speaking on public
square in Seattle.
The estate of Herman Simon, mil
lionaire silk manufacturer, OF Easton,
Pa, is valued at $l0,0O0,0 900. In his
will he leaves 100000 to be divided
among the head men OF the mills and
other employees.
Thomas Mott Osborne, millionaire
reformer, ended his self-imposed term
in Auburn (N. " prison. He con-
demned the prison system as "singu-
larly unintelligent,l ineffective and
cruel"
The suction from a passing auto
mobile drew the skirt of three-year.
old Helen Becker, OF Woodside, l.. l.,
into a wheel and injured her so bad.
ly that she died in st. Mary's Hos
pital, Jamaica.
A man named Spencer. who has sew
eral aliases, confessed TO the murder
OF Mrs. Rexroat in Chicago and said
he murdered twelve or fourteen other
persons, always to get money to en-
joy himself, although he neither
drinks nor smokes.
Governor Felker. OF New Hamp.
shire, said that he had received proof
that tho Duchess County Grand Jury
had voted TO indict Harry X. Thaw
and then had decided to hold the case
open, as Mr.. Jerome was on the trail
of n man higher up"
Colonel Roosevelt, aboard the Lam.
port and Holt steamship Vandyck in
Brooklyn, just before she carried him
off for a six months trip in South
America, emphatically asserted that
he stood by his criticism the foreign
policy Of the Taft and v ..son admin.
istrations.
The Sulzer prosecution reopened its
case at Albany. Evidence was given
OF a gift of $4,000 from Thomas f,
Ryan and a loan of $4,000 from H.
p. Meany. Allan Ryan testified Sui
zer requested him to ask Senator Root
to get Republican State Chairman
Barnes to influence Republican legis-
lators TO vote against impeachment.
He did not do So Mr.. Hinman opened
the defense.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-10-17

trust company achievement has new
er been more strongly in evidence
than during the past year, and with
out question the trust companies OF
the United States hold a more per
manent place today tnan ever before
in public confidence and esteem.
Into the maze OF routine reports and
technical discussion at the Trust Com.
pany Section came former Congress
man Samuel w. Mccall TO brighten
the atmosphere. What he said, more.
over, clarified the trust situation in
no small degree for the 400 delegates
present.
Mr.. Mccall did not get at once TO
his subject, which was the The Re-
lation of the Government TO the
Trust Company" but instead spoke
somewhat reminiscently and got his
auditors on common ground for more
serious matters. His whole talk, how
ever, was conversational and not
didactic. In brief, he told the dele
gates that he thought States were
able to regulate trust companies with
the Federal Government.
I'm the annual report Of Fred T..
Farnsworth, the general secretary Of
the association, many features are
touched upon. 1t was shown that at
the end Of the last fiscal year, Aug.
81, 1913, the membership Of the asso-
citation numbered 14,100, a net gain
of TT since the previous report. The
aggregate capital, surplus and de-
posits Of the membership in round
numbers amount 10 S15,000,0 900 900,
and the total income for the year to
the end OF Aug. 81, 1914, will amount
to $232,794.
Throughout the country the mem
bership by banking institutions is as
follows: National, 5OS3; State. 5728;
private, 926; trust companies. 1870;
savings banks, 1O93 total 1i,100.
Among items covered in the report
of the standing protective committee
for the year ending Aug. 81, was
financial statement showing that in
four years deficit OF $4,000 has
been paid and that the committee now
has a credit balance.
There were 31S arrests of bank crimi-
nails in the past year and 1919 con-
victions; 100 OF the defendants have
been disposed of by release, escape
and death, natural or violent, and
144 are awaiting trial. OF these 1i4
cases some originated since Sept. /,
1912.
Thirty-nine members have been at
tackled in the past twelve months,
and thirteen burglaries were success
ful. OF ninety-nine attacks upon non
members, sixty were successful bur-
glaries. Most of the attacks were IN
the State of Illinois, Iowa, Oklahoma
and Texas. The loss to members
was $30,S23.27, and to non-members
Since the establishment
of the protective features, as far as
has been reported, there have been
1920 burglaries or attempted burglar
les upon non-members and 395 . on
members. In the past four years there
has been gain Of 34lS in member
ship. The committee has a rogues'
gallery of 2S9S photographs of bank
comprising burglars, hold
up men, sneak thieves, forgers and
bogus check operators.
The choice of the general nominal
ing committee was accepted by the
Arthur Reynolds of Des
Moines. Ia, iseing elected president,
and w. A. Law Of Philadelphia first
vice-president.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-10-17
Hurt During Initiation.

Elkins. W. Wa "spanker," con-
tanning a dynamite cap, which was
being used during the initiation Of
Lee Phares. a merchant. into a fra
ternal order. exploded With such
force that a serious wound was In
ficted.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1913-10-17
Wife In jail Too Much.

Huntington. W. va-Alleging his
spouse failed to perform her wifely
duties because OF spending too much
time In jail. Grant Lowe Of this city
sued for a divorcA
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-15
ARCANUM HAVE
JOLLY EVENING
Deputy Hope Attends Big
Meeting in Report.

Supervising Deputy Grand Regent
Arthur H. Hope, accompanied by
Past Regent l.. j. Hope, Regent
Olaf Larsen and Vice Regent John
Hanson, of Middlesex Council, No.
LOO, Royal Arcanum, of this city,
visited Coronal Council in Keyport
last night. On this occasion Coronal
Council degree team initiated three
candidates and received one new ap-
%plication for membership. After
the business session and initiation a
social time was held.
Rev. w. e. Compton of the Re-
formed church gave an excellent lee
ture on a recent trip to Niagara
Falls and Past Regent Greeley, OF
Corinthian Council, of Newark, a
member Of the committee on good of
the order made an address Super
vising Deputy Hope also made some
remarks.
Following the speech making clam
chowder was served and a general
good time was had by all present.
Coronal Council is planning for a
class initiation and three prizes are
to be given for the members who
bring in the most applications from
now until March 81.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-15
Valentine Dance
by Committee
of IS Brilliant

The st. Valentines dance which was
given by the Committee of Thirteen last
night in Goodwill hall surpassed in bril-
liancy all former social functions under
the auspices of this committee. The
walls were trimmed with college and
club remnants and from the ceiling ok
tended large remnants and red hearts.
The orchestra was composed of Profs.
A. B. Nelson, st. Andrassy, Durrua and
Morrissey. Small novel heart shaped
programs were distributed Dan Tuck
ers, waltzes and two steps were the
dances chosen.
Among those present were: Misses
Elna Jessen, Rose Meagher, Martha Os-
terhout, Edna Christopherson, Adelaide
Crawford, Elizabeth Seaman, Tina
Holm, Pauline Philo, Juliet Sell, Jen-
ME Browne, Laura ~Strandberg, Kath-
arine Leavy, Mollie McGuire, Roberta
Black, Janet Young, Anna Dover, Anna
Hanson, Lydia Nobel, Esther lessen,
Agnes Hardiman and Theresa Hardi-
man, Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Stremlau, Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Arthur Brimlow, Mr..
and Mrs. William X. Page, Mr.. and
Mrs. II. d. Woglom, Mr.. and Mrs. A B..
Fox, Mr.. and Mrs. A. J.. Hollenbach. Mr.
and Mrs. Samuel Mason, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. II. Mutt, Mr.. and Mrs. Van Blank,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Small, Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Bayard, Mr.. and Mrs. r. F.
Seaman, Louis Booz, Harvey II. Sell,
Thorvald Ernst, Jr., A. II. Ernst, l.. f.
Campbell, w. Koehler, A. p. Rippen.
bein, Ralph Crowell, Harold Hardiman,
Edward Hardiman, Edward Forester,
Howden Hill, Nelson Macan, Lloyd
Griswold, Fred Wilson, j. P. Davidson,
Arthur B. Wight, William II. Fraser,
George II. Syrall, Gilbert Sell, J.. Alfred
Compton, Harvey Wilson, William o.
sen, William J. Hanson and Ira B. Tice,
Jr., of this city; Miss J. E. Brost, w.
Kcehler and Charles Bexton, of New
York; Misses Theresa B. Farrell and Lee
ona Farrell and Peter Jensen, of Wood
bridge; NJ. f. Gray and Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Witte, of Metuchen; Miss Edith
A. Hanna, of Arlington, and S. r. Nor
ton, of Railway.
Following are those who comprised
the arrangement committees: Louis
Booz, chairman; Emil Stremlau, Har.
vey II. Sell, John Mulligan, Howard
Black, j. A. Brimlow, Nelson Macan and
X. L. Seaman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-15
GREAT TREAT
COMING SOON
Last Entertainment in the
Y. N. c. A. Course.

The third series of the Y. M. c. A.
entertainments this winter will be
given next Thursday evening by the
Star Lyceum Bureau, OF New York
at Goodwill hall.
Secretary Lipscomb spoke to Mr..
Foster, manager of the Star Lyceum
Bureau, concerning this company.
and Mr.. Foster said: Il consider the
Heinline Banjo Quartet and Concert
Company n Of the best have
heard. They are a talented combi-
nation. They play with del1cacy,
power and feeling, and never fall to
delight their audiences" He also
said that this company was even bet
ter than any of the former numbers
and that the people Of Perth Amboy
could rest assured OF having an even
ing's entertainment OF the highest
tyne.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-15
H. {. HALL HAS
FINISHED HERE.
Temporary Secretary OF Trade
Board G0ss to N, 7.

H. q. Hall, of the Board OF Trade,
who has been temporary secretary
for that organization since its reor-
g~anization, leaves the city today for
New York, where he will act as sec
rotary for another organization
formed by the Town Development
Company, by whom he Is employed.
Captain Ivan H. Wise, who arrived
here Thursday, win take up the work
of Mr.. Hall.
Mr.. Hall will be secretary or the
Central Mercantile Association which
takes in the business section OF New
York between Fourteenth and
TWenty-Third streets and Third and
Seventh avenues. The civic body Is
said to have a membership OF 1000.
Mr.. Hal leaves the local board
with a membership of 277. Nearly
$4,000 having been collected since
the formation of the body, according
to his compilations.
Mr.. Hall leaves the local board
tary for different organizations
formed by the Town Development
and works with them until
their systems are perfected.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-15
Miss Gallagher
PrOpeS Charming
Hostess at Party

Friends of Miss Mildred Gallagher
were royalty entertained last night
at a social given in honor of her
birthday anniversary at her home in
Washington and Division streets.
The charming hostess assisted by
Miss Cecilia Burns and Miss Mar
garet Mcnamara received the guests.
Musical selections were rendered.
Pleasing numbers were given on the
piano by Miss Mcnamara and Miss
Burns. Miss Rasmussen entertained
with a vocal solo. Shortly before
midnight a supper was served, at
which time several addresses were
made in honor of Miss Gallagher,
who in reply made a few remarks In
appreciation of the tributes rendered
her. After supper games were play
ed and musical selections rendered.
The guests departed bidding the
pretty hostess many future years of
happiness. Miss Gallagher received
valuable gifts from her friends as
tokens OF remembrance.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-15
Mrs. Barnes is
Given a Surprise

A surprise was rendered Mrs. X.
H. Barnes of 336 Rector street,
treasurer of the Lady Board of Man
ayers of the Home for the Aged, at
her home yesterday afternoon, by
the members of the board Mrs.
Barnes was presented with a large
cake ornamented with candy hearts
and valentine decorations. Refresh
ments were served. Those present
were: Mrs. William Van Pelt, Mrs.
NJ. j. Ryan, Mrs. P. j. Ryan, Mrs. A.
e. Alchin, Mrs. B. Kishner. Mrs. g.
futile, Mrs. C. Walker, Mrs. ]. A.
Fortier, Mrs. T. Thompson, Mrs. d.
Williams, Mrs. Frank Ritter, Mrs. H..
Rippen, Mrs. William Dinkelacker,
and Mrs. H. Berkowitz of Boston.
The board of managers OF the home
planned for a Martha and George
Washington tea to be held at the
home next Saturday night from 8 to
10 o'clock,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-15

Mr.. and Mrs. David Evans, of Will
liam street, are entertaining the lat
ter's mother and sister Of Baltimore.
Benjamin Goldberger, OF State
street, is spending the day with
friends in New York. o
Theodore Benish, of Washington
street, is a Woodbridge visitor today.
Miss Regina Zecht, of Woodbridge,
is the guest of friends in this city to-
day.
Miss Florence Hall, of State street,
vas entertained by friends in Wood
bridge yesterday afternoon.
Nathan Goldberger, of Commerce
street, spent yesterday afternoon
with friends in New Brunswick.
Harold BRIGGS, of Market street,
motored to Metuchen yesterday af-
.ternoon.
Eugene Parker, of Hobart street,
was the guest of friends in New
Brunswick yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-15
Miss Rock Cane
Valentine Party

Miss Irene Rock, of Rector strssS
entertained a number of frisHds last
evening at a Valentine Ipsftv pivan In
honor Of Miss oe.s,Tar. stV1n -
aap was atiU stha"5cty Wood, OF Long
Branch. The house was prettily de-
corated with cut flowers, and hearts
were strung from various chandeliers
to corners of rooms. Games suitable
to the occasion were played and vic
trola music and dancing were en-
joyed until midnight when a seated
supper was served at small tables
which were p~rettlly decorated. These
tables were in a DON which was
furnished to represent a roof gar
den. Heart favors were given.
Among the guests were Miss Betty
Wood. Miss Edith Marshall, Miss Els
te1la Main. Miss Marion Foote, Miss
Augusta Krceger, Miss Pearl Koch,
Miss Lucy Woglom. Miss Henrietta
. Hanson, Misses Hortense and Louise
Rock. Messrs John Rosenberg,
Charles Walters. Edward Driebelles.
Raymond Chase. Wesley Swift,
Rowland Bond, Roy Hanson, George
Vanse and Elliot Rock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-15
SHIPPING NEWS

Arrived at Boston yesterday tugs
Perth Amboy, towing barges Nos.
TOT, TAO and 1889; Paoli, towing bar
ges: shamokin. Radnor and Upton,
from South Amboy.
Steamed from Boston yesterday
tug Perth Amboy. towing barges
Nos. 1856, 798 and 797 for Perth AM
boy.
Sailed from Vineyard Haven yester-
day s%chooners Fannie and Fay, from
South Amboy to Gloucester.
British steamship Chipana, the
largest vessel ever entering this port
arrived at the A. S. & r. Company's
dock yesterday afternoon.
The Malaro Is expected to leave
the Barber Asphalt Paving Com
pany's dock tomorrow morning.
Read the Classified Ads. on mage 4.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-15
new MATERIALS
FOR SPRING GOWNS
The Soft and Subtle CO|Orings
Of the East Much Exploited.

The new fabrics for spring are sub
.ers have prepared surprises to make
even the most blase consumer enthuse.
The crapy effect Is the motif which
has been taken by the designers of
woolens, silks and cottons. II shares
the honors with the ribbed effect.
which in a way is its ally.
In woolens there are any number of
delightfully."- soft materials which may
at first suggest winter, but which are
so light in weight that they will be
comfortable in warm. If not torrid,
weather. 4. ....
While the white and creamy tints are
sure to be popular, there are wonderful
new shades which have borrowed
many a subtle coloring from the east,
the ~conquerors Of dyes. Queer green's
and blues and browns. more subdued
than those In favor during the winter,
are shown In the newest materials for
the topcoats. 'r'
For suits all the ribbed goods will be
favorites, the bedford cords, poplins.
yigoreaus, Ola gonals and materials of
this type.
If it were possible to GUST serge from
its place Mt the head of the list 1t
might be accomplished this season. for
It IL not as securely within the sartorial
picture as it was formerly.
All Of these goods are very light in
weight and very supple, SO that the Ge-
signer may drape or piait them. as
fashion dictates. One of the three
piece suits In taupe pop.in is completed
with a coat whose skirt portion is
plated, while the skirt is draped both
In front and in the back, but not more
| than six inches from the bottom.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-15
D. OF P. PLAN WELCOME
FOR GREAT CHIEFS HERE

A district meeting under the aus
pices of the five councils of the De-
gree of Pocahontas in this section,
will be held in Red Men hall, this
city, Friday night, February %.
Great Chief Mrs. Felice PiersoD. of
Elizabeth, accompanied by several
members of the board of great chiefs
will take part. Mohawk Council,
No. SO, at its meeting lest night.
made plans for entertaining the Wis
itors. The chiefs degree will be con-
ferred on a number Of past chiefs
from the various councils.
The out of town councils that are
to take part are from South Amboy,
New Brunswick, Sayreyille and
Roosevelt.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-15
Merry Party for
Saint Valentine

One of the many valentine socials
which were held last night was en-
joyed at the home of Mrs. R. F. Sar-
gent in 92 State street, where Miss
Ruth Bockius entertained a number
of her friends. Several musical Sc
lections were rendered. Those
present were: Misses a Sibley,
Helen Burnett, Irene Warter and
Irene Bockius, James Chamberlain,
Franklyn Henry, William Liddle,
Clifford Pfeiffer, Robert Warter and
James Wight. of this city. and Miss
Esther Bockius of Wilmington. Del
aware.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-15
Dog Scares Pedestrians.

A scare was caused at State and
Jefferson streets early last night
when a supposedly mad dog ran
amuck. The canine was chased into
the yard of J.. H. Graham at 315
State street. The police stated to-
day the animal belonged to Mr..
Graham. The dog warden was in
structed to take it. but he dared not.
1t will probably be shot by the po-
lice. d
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-15
Fashion Notes.

Large square or oval buckles OF cut
seel, jet enamel or brilliants adorn the
black evening shoe.
Instead OF braid q heavy grosgrain.
betting is used for trimming. 1t comes
in plain or variegated colors. Is about
two inches wide aud is decidedly at
tractive.
Long sleeves are especially popular.
When made of chiffon or net they are,
as n rule. shirred into cuffs. II made
Of satin or brocade they fit snugly to
the arm and are b>rdered with lace.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-15
Cadets ia Join
in a Social

Westminster Cadets at their meet
ing last night named a committee
for the social to be held Jointly with
the Christian Endeavor Society of
the First Presbyterian church short
ly. The committee includes Frank
Marsh chairman; Wallace Sofield,
Parker Luckhurst. Joseph Hanson,
Robert Wilson and Howard Ackerly.
A drill under the direction of Major
Hanson was held before the meeting
last night. % "
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-15
Nineteen Joined
Cooking Class

There were nineteen who joined
the cooking class IL onneetiotn-Tf with
t9e--Seofnan 5 Club at their session
held in the high school yesterday al
ternoon. Others who wish to join
may do so by comforting with any
member of the Household Economics
committee of the Woman's Club,
which is in charge. The first lesson
in cooking will be given at 2 O'Clock
next Friday afternoon by Miss Bran
don, who is at the head of that de-
partment In the high school.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-15
Sunday School
Choir as Guest

Mrs. A. J. Perchard, of Harrison
place, had a rehearsal of the choir
of the Presbyterian Sunday school
at her home last evening They are
preparing for their service on Sun
day, February %, which will be III
honor of Washington Those present
were: Mrs Arthur Graham, Miss
Alice McClymont, Miss Pauline Ber-
ner and Miss Jennie Jensen After
the rehearsal the hostess, Mrs. Per-
chard. served dainty refreshments
and a social hour vas enjoyed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-15
Will Address
WOman's Club

The Woman's Club will meet Mon
day afternoon at $50 o'clock at the
chapel of the First Presbyterian
cshurch. The speaker of the after
noon will be from the bureau of
municipal researcvh In New York
city. w. H. Allen, head of the bure-
au of municipal research in New
York, who was to have been the
speaker, has been called to st. Paul,
MINI. He has sent a man from his
department as his substitute.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-15
Personals

Walter Jensen, of Woodbridge,
was a local visitor yesterday after
noon.
Bernard Leavy, of State street,
was entertained by friends in Tot
tenville last night.
F. C. Kassel spent Friday evening
with friends in Gordon street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-15
Sill Suffering From Fall.

Henry W. kehoe is still suffering
from bruises sustained a few days
ago when he tried to skate on Rari-
tan lake. 1t was the first time in
eighteen years he tried the sport.
The trial was OF but a few minutes
duration, during which the lawyer
put a dent in the ice. He says it will
be at least eighteen years more be-
fore he makes another attempt.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-15
BACK BROKEN
STILL LIVING

recently broken by a falling boom Of
a derrick at the Raritan dry docks, is
In a critical condition at the city hos
pital. He is liable to succumb to his
injury at any minute. He is suffer-
ing greatly and is being given just
enough morphine to keep the pain
from becoming unbearable. AS yet
no word has been received from his
parents in Gutenberg, Sweden.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-15

NEWS MI

A disturbance caused Patrolman
Quinn to be detailed to Park avenue
and Broad street about 1880 O'Clock
last night. No arrests.
-Patrolman Muska discovered a door
open leading to Mrs. G. Guffre's grocery
store at 42S Washington street last
night.
"A lady's silver pocketbook and
chain was found by a boy at Smith
and State streets yesterday afternoon.
1t was turned owe to Patrolman Mar
tin.
A. H. Durham, of 25s Elm.
street. has purchased a Columbia au-
tomobile.
The International Brotherhood
OF Electrical Workers met last night
in Union hall.
The Brotherhood of Railroad
Trainmen. Local No. 800, will meet
at Jefferson hall, tomorrow after
noon.
The WorkinEmen's Circle will
meet at Union hall tomorrow night.
The Executive Board of the m
erican Federation of Musicians. Lo-
cal No. 373. will meet tomorrow at
ternoon.
Liberty Council, Daughters of
Liberty, met In Odd Fellow hall last
night.
DIR. Judson Cottrell took six
stitches in the left little finger OF a
man who appeared at his office this
morning. The man had accidentally
chopped OFF the member to the sec
ond joint while cutting wood. He
left no name.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-02-15
Miss Skidm0,e is
a February Bride

Announcement Is made OF the
marriage of Miss Violet E. Skidmore.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. James H..
Skidmore, of Highland Park. former
ly of this city, and Harold A. Barbour
of New Brunswick. The wedding
took place Tuesday. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. ]. F. Steph-
enson, of the Peoples Baptist Asso-
citation, of Brooklyn.