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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-04-29
DELEGATES TO
GATHER HERE
Women's Foreign Missionary
Society of Elizabeth District.

About two hundred delegates
representing the different branches OF
the Women's Foreign Missionary
Society In the Elizabeth District will
hold convention in the Simpson
Methodist Episcopal church, in this
city, May 13. Mrs. Marcus Past, a
returned missionary from China, will
be the speaker. She will deliver an
address in the morning and will also
speak about her experiences in the
afternoon.
The local society is making elab-
crate preparations for the guests and
committees have been appointed to
make arrangements for the occasion.
Following are the committees that
viii have charge during the conven-
tion day: Lunch, Mrs. A. e. Gorgas
and Mrs Charles Seguine; reception.
Mrs. William Walters and Mrs.
George T. Woglom; and credentials,
Mrs. C. s. Hubbard and Mrs. Tyrus
Peck. The decorating will be In
charge of the Standard Bearers.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-04-29
POLICE TRIAL
IN NEW YORK
Four Inspectors Arraigned
for Conspiracy.
Special by United Press Wire.

New York, April 29-Af,er
months of investigation of the po-
lice system of graft and vice protec-
tion eXtortions, District Attorney
Whitman today called to trial four
former inspectors, beginning the
most important police prosecution
ever seen in the court of New York.
with the possible exception of the
Becker trial. The quartet of defend
ants-Dennis Sweeney, James r.
Hussey, James f. Thompson and
John j. Hurtha-were arraigned on
the charge of conspiracy to OBJ
struct Justice" The state claims
that these four police officers have
long prohted by the graft system and
when threatened with exposure con-
spired to bribe witnesses to stay out
of jurisdiction.
The trial is based only on one of
several indictments against the po-
lice officers. 1t was expected thai
Whitman would be content with a
conviction on the conspiracy"
charge. but failing in that trials on
direct graft charges would be ex-
pected.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-04-29
WHERE PUPILS
CROSS TRACKS
Report Compiled by Supt. OF
Public Schools.

The following report, compiled by
Superintendent s. E. Shull, of the
public schools, shows the different
streets at which the 1926 pupils
cross the railroad tracks four times
day In going and coming from
school; Pennsylvania railroad cross
ings--Washington street, 141, Eas-
ton street 152, Hall avenue So. other
places 249; total els. New Jersey
Central crossings-Smith street 14S.
Market street 13, New Brunswick
Ave. rs, Washington street junction
N. j. C. and l.. Y. 81, other places
1872; total 499 Lehigh Valley
New Brunswick avenue 60, other
places 113. total 1872.
These figures will most likely be
used in the arguments here by the
nation of grade crossings here by the
delegations from this place at the
hearing of the Public Utilities Com
mission on such eliminations.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-04-29
MAY HEAD THE
COUNTY BOARD
Theodore Cohn, of New
Brunswick Would be Di-
rector OF FreehoIders.
is PROMINENT DEMOCRAT
Vacancy Will Occur If Hen
bricks Is Appointed to Of
flee of Postmaster.

In event of the appointment of
Peter H. S. Hendricks to the posi-
ton of postmaster of New Brunswick,
Theodore Cohn, clothing dealer of
Church street in New Brunswick, is
to be chosen director of the Board of
Freeholders, according to gossip in
Democratic circles. He is declared
to be an organization Democrat and
in any event will make an attempt to
gain the position at the next general
election. His selection to fill q va
cancy which would be caused by the
retirement of Director Hendricks,
would place odds in his favor which
his friends declare would make GER
tain his election In the fall.
AS the name of Mr. Hendricks has
been sent to the senate for appoint
ment to head New Brunswick's post
office, he will probably be chosen.
Prominent Democrats declare the law
permits the board to choose a man
to fill vacancy until the next gener-
al election, and state that Mr.. Cohn
has been settled upon to fill the place
now held by Mr.. Hendricks.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-04-29
NEW NAME ON
TROLLEY CARS
"Middlssex Line" Between
Here and New Brunswick.

With view of naming the pro-
posed trolley line between this city
and Newark the Perth Amboy line
the Public Service Railway Company
has changed the name OF its road be-
tween this city and New Brunswick
to the Middlesex line. This means
that cars plying between Woodbridge
creek and New Brunswick will bear
signs with the name "MiddleseX' in
stead of Perth Amboy" on the decks.
1t is expected that cars which are to
be run between this city and Newark
in the course of year or so will
bear the name Perth Amboy' on
their decks. This is adjudged an
other boost for Perth Amboy, mas
much as the city may thus be adver-
tised into the metropolis OF the state,
and also through Elizabeth and other
places between Newark and this city.
The change in name of the Perth
Amboy line to Middlesex is to take
effect Immediately, according to
notice given by traction company
officials.
The fast line now being completed
west of this city is to be put in oper-
alton in June, according to present
calculations. Until such time as the
mile and a half extension has been
constructed between Sewaren and
the main fast line near Port Reading,
passengers bound TO and from this
city can use the MiddleseX or Railway
lines. The time which would be con-
sumed in reaching the main line
either way is about thirty-hve min
'utes
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-04-29
TO INVITE ALL
TO CONFERENCE
Democratic Leqis lators to
Meet President Friday.
Special to the EVENINa NEWS.

Special to The EVENING. NEWS.
Trenton, April 29-Discussing the
conference of Democratic leaders
with President Wilson in the Car
teret Club, Jersey City, ON Friday
morning, Governor Fielder said to-
day that he thought all the Democra-
tic members of the legislature would
be asked to attend. The governor
said that he thought the conference
would be confined to the one subject
of jury reform. IL am inclined to
think all the Democratic members Of
the legislature would be present and
that no other question but jury re-
form would be taken up,' said the
governor.
Asked II the conference would en-
deaVor to agree upon one jury reform
bill, the governor said: II assume
that those at the conference will en-
deavor to agree on a proper bill. /
expect, however, that Assemblymen
McDermott and Martin, of Hudson,
and the Essex men will continue to
stand for the McDermott bill, which
provides for submission to the people
of the State upon referendum of the
two bills, one providing for jury COM
mission and the other for the selec-
ton OF jugies by the sheriff under
rigid control Of the court
Governor Fielder is making prep
arations for the special session Of
the legislature, which will convene
at noon next Tuesday. His message
for the extra session is not yet writ
ten as he has been so busy with the
executive duties and in the jury re-
form campaign, that he has not yet
had time to prepare it. He expects
to get at the message the last of this
week and will complete it next Mon
day afternoon. The document will
be short and will stand unequivocally
for strong jury reform law, will
urge constitutional convention, and
will speak for proper legislation for
the small Boards of Freeholders in
both counties affected by the recent
adverse decision of the Supreme
Court. 1t is understood that the
message will declare against taking
up any other legislation.
The governor left here this after
noon for Camden, where he will be
rendered a reception this afternoon
at the Ridgeway Hotel and where he
Will speak tonight on the jury re-
form.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-04-29
END OF STRIKE
SEEMS CERTAIN
Clay Workers Going Back
Barber Plant Normal.

With the return of some men to
nearly all clay product factories in
Raritan and Woodbridge Townships
today came evidence that the back
bone of the DAY industry strike had
probably been broken. In practical
ly every instance men are returning
under the same conditions as when
they stopped work. The Barber AS
phalt Paving Works are again run
ming normal. superintendent M. S.
Darrow stated today that all EN-
ployes were back at work.
There are now $50 men back at
the Didier- March clay plant in Keas-
bey, about ffty-five men back at the
Valentine Brothers clay factory near
Fords, sixty back at the Standard
plant of the National Fireproofing
Company. forty at the Raritan Riv-
er Clay Company. ten at the Perth
Amboy Fire Brick Company, six out
of twelve at She Brinkman clay
mines and fifty at the clay banks OF
l.. II. McHose. There are promises
that most Of the workers still out
will return to the respective places
Of employment today and tomorrow.
Mr.. McHose learned that half of his
force were glad to resume work this
morning and that all of the others
would be back by tomorrow.
There are indications that the en-
tire clay industry will be entirely
settled at once If workers will re-
turn to the Perth Amboy, Standard
and Raritan plants of the National
fireproofing Company. The men on
strike from those factories are quiet
and peaceable. They are willing to
arbitrate with the employers and are
holding meetings daily in an effort
to resume work. With sixty men
in at the. Standard plant and prom
ises from others that they will meet
and consider returning today. the
outlook for a speedy settlement is
brighter than ever.
All employees of the Vulcan Detin-
ming Works at Sewaren, numbering
about 1875, Went on strike today for
a slight increase in pay. They left
the plant in peaceable manner. A
settlement is under consideration
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-04-29
HAS SEVEN POUNDS OF
NAILS IN HIS POCKET

AS the result of being found late
last night with his pockets bulging
with new nails Sander Kertesy, six.
teen years old, of 1S1 Brook avenue.
Is in Jail awaiting the outcome of an
investigation. He was taken into
custody by Patrolman Gutowski
shortly after II o'clock last night on
suspicion of being a thief. The Off.
Ger searched him and found about
seven pounds of small wire nails and
seventy cents in cash.
The youth said he had sold an old
bicycle for fifty cents and as he prevl-
ously had twenty cents, seventy cents
were found in his pocket. AS he
could give no satisfactory explana-
tion for carrying the nails, they were
confiscated and he was remanded ia
jail.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-04-29
TRY TO REGAIN
THE PROPERTY
Mrs. BeuIah Zimmerman
Starts Action Against ]. H.
Gregory in Chancery Court.
HOUSE IN RECTOR STREET
Claims 1t Was Taken From
Her by Coercion transfer
red to Mrs. Gregory.
Special to the EVENING NEWS.


Newark, April 29-Claiming that
threats and coercion were used by
John H. Gregory in his successful
effort to take the property located
at the southwest corner of Rector
street and Woodruff place in Perth
Amboy from her, Mrs. Beulah Zim-
norman today brought action in the
court of chancery here against John
II. Gregory, the Gregory Wrecking
and Contracting Company and Mrs.
Ella Gregory, of Perth Amboy. On
application of John Delaney. from
the offices of Joseph e. Stricken of
Perth Amboy, who is counsel for
Mrs. Zimmerman, Vice Chancellor
Stevens this morning granted an or
der to show cause why Ella Greg
ory should not be restrained from
selling or encumbering the property
in question and to show cause why
receiver should not be appointed to
collect the $40 a month rent that
comes out of thep roperty. The or
der was made returnable May 13.
The complaint of Mrs. Zimmerman
upon which her application to the
court was based, sets forth that she
was caused to turn the property over
W pltSoly anu LndI no cODSldera-
tion whatsoever was given.
The property in question was
transferred to the complainant by
her aunt Mrs Loie Hartenstein last
September. On February Z, Of this
year, Mrs. Zimmerman became Ill
and went to the house of her sister,
Mrs. Elizabeth AFFORD, at $50 West
180th street, New York city. On
February IS, the complaint sets
forth, Mrs. Hartenstein went to see
Mrs. Zimmerman in New York and
told her that the property must be
returned to Mr. Gregory or some
thing awful would happen to your
oratrix, as that said John H. Gregory
was desperate man" Mrs. Hart
enstein is further said to have told
Mrs Zimmerman that Mr.. Gregory
had threatened physical violence TO
Mrs. Zimmerman children unless
she gave up the property. This al
legged threat is said to have so un-
neryed Mrs. Zimmerman and being
ill already, she consented to give up
the title.
Thereupon, according to the state
ment in the complaint. Mrs Zimmer-
man, with her aunt, Mrs HaFtsf4-
stein, met Mr. Gregory at New
York restaurant and together they
went to Jersey City and to the Office
of Frank z. MeDermott,, where the
transaction is declared to have been
closed, whereby Mrs Zimmerman re-
linquished the title to the property
in question.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-04-29
N. BRUNSWICK
HAS ELECTION
Are Voting on Commission
Government Today.
spsoiaI to the EVENING NEWS.

New Brunswick, April 29.-From
present indications, there will be a
close fight between advocates for and
against commission government in
this city. There was a light vote
until shortly aftern oon today, only
about one-third voting. Until then
neither faction had a noticeable ma
jority.
Several saloons are open here to-
day and Prosecutor George S. Sill
zer has been notified. 1t is believed
that it is in direct violation of the
laws to keep saloons open during an
election. However. several Of the
liquor dealers claim that they are
allowed to do business except during
the regular elections. They believe
they should not be restricted during
a special election, such as being held
today,
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-04-29
DAY FORCE OF COPS
PROTEST OVER CHANGE

Some OF the day patrolmen are
making an effort to have the mayor.
police committee of the council and
superintendent of police reconsider
action to establish a platoon system
by dividing the force into four
squads. The day men by means of
long service have worked themselves
up to steady day work and do not
care to alternate with others in work
ing nights. A petition is being cir
culated for signers in behalf of the
day force
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-04-29
SENATORS WILL DISCUSS
TARIFF WITH PRESIDENT
Special By United Press Wire.

opbCtuF W DHtLtu fSSS WIZ.
Washington. April 29-The fate
of the Wilson-UnderWo tariff bill
will hinge on conference arranged
by President Wilson. On Thursday
morning, commencing at 1920
O'Clock and continuing for three
hours, the President will meet in his
Office all of the southernaand western
senators who oppose the wool and
sugar provisions of the law of the
bill as at present drafted. At that
time all of the objections which have
been raised will be presented to the
President by the senators who be-
lieve that the industries in their
states are threatened. The confer
ence was arranged by Senator New
lands, of Nevada, and among the
senators expected to be present will
be those from Louisiana, Nevada,
Colorado and Oregon.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-04-29
MANY DIE IN
NATCHEz FLOOD
Mothers and Nine Children
Drowned Off House.

oPecidt 0g Dftted FfesS WfTc
Natchez, Miss, April 29:-While
rescue parties looked on in horror
two frantic mothers with nine little
children, marooned on the top of a
house in the flooded interior, called
out vain pleas for help and then
plunged to their deaths when their
place of rescue toppled over in the
swelling waters and vanished from
sight. The rescuers brought the
word when they returned to Natchez
today with two boat loads of sur
yivors. Their boats were so crowded
that to have taken on the women
and little children would have
swamped them.
Nine parishes, reaching five miles
inland, are under water and the
Mississippi is pouring in through a
mile wide gap at st. Johns.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-04-29
PROBE CHARGES AGAINST
PITTSBURG SCHOOL HEAD
Special by United Press Wire.

Special bg United Press Wire.
Pittsburgh, April 29:-The Hector
investigation committee appointed
by the school board to probe charges
against S. L. Heeter, superintendent
of schools, will begin its work tomor-
row, in secret session, according to a
statement made public by the COM
mittee today. The committee also
announced that Heeter had declared
his intention of again asking leave
of absence until freed of the charges
The school board will meet late to-
day and it is likely the superintend-
ents request will be made then.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-04-29
BRYAN PLEADS
IN CALIFORNIA
Cove rnor Johnson Threatens
TO Put Through Alien Land
Bill Now BENDING
'ta0, CHANGE IN SITUATION
Secretary of State Offers
Four Alternatives But No
Action Is Taken
,pecial By United Press Wire.

SaeramBRto, Cal, April 29-There
are many indications that Secretary
Bryan will fail in the mission on
which he was sent here by President
Wilson. Leaders of the California
senate and assembly today declared
that so far there had been no devel-
opments that would cause them to
change their earlier opinion regard
ing the necessity of passing an anti
land owning bill. While Bryan may
succeed in amending the wording of
the pending bill, its intent to exclude
the Japanese viii probably remain
unchanged
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-04-29
INVESTIGATE ATTEMPT
TO WRECK FAST TRAIN
.aI bu United Press VIC.

Special by United Press Wire.
Boston, Mass, April 29.-Railroad
detectives and state and city police
are investigating today the attempt
to wreck the Portland to Boston ex
press, by placing ties on the track
near Reading, Mass. The warning
was received Just in time to avert
disaster. An unknown man call
ed up the Reading station agent. j..
w. Goff, and told him about the ties
on the track a few minutes before
the express was due to pass that
point.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-04-29
LONG BRANCH YOUTH is
HELD ON GIRLS CHARGE
speclal ~ unitea press w.re.

Special oy United Press Wire.
Long Branch, April William
H. Bennett, son of wealthy retired
merchant, was held in $1,000 bail for
the grand jury following an attach
upon Miss Ella Hennessy, a pretty
seventeen year old girl, who was
overpowered and robbed of her beaa-
tiful chestnut hair while alone in the
house The girl says she was bound
and gagged by Bennett who then took
pair of shears from his pocket and
cut off her hair Bennett protests
that it is a case CT mistaken identity,
but Miss Hennessy says she Is posi-
tive 1t was Bennett because of
limp occasioned by the loss of a leg
in wreck two yeers ago.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-04-29
NO RECONCILIATION
BETWEEN BORDENS

Special bU United Press Wfre.
New York, April 29;-The recent
disappearance and hunt for Miss
Romano Borden will not be the
means of leading to a reconciliation
between the girls millionaire father,
Gail Borden, and her mother, Mrs
Helen Borden, who arrived here late
yesterday afternoon from California.
Mrs. Borden declared that there was
nothing in the report that reconcil-
iation was likely. The millionaire
milk dealer has not seen his wife
since she arrived here, so far as is
known, and they do not speak.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-04-29
Attend South Amboy Banouet.

At special meeting of the Liberty
Hook & Ladder Company, held last
night, an invitation was accepted to
attend banquet which will be given
tomorrow night by the Enterprise
Hook & Ladder Company No in
South Amboy. All the members are
requested to be present In the fire.
house at 7:16 O'Clock tomorrow
night in full uniform. A special car,
procured for the purpose, will leave
State and Wayne streets at 1890
o'clock.
The news when It Is news will hA
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-04-29
"TY" COBB IN THE GAME

Special by UHitc1 Press Wire,
Detroit, Mich, April 29.-"Ty"
Cobb's 1913 debut will be made here
today against the Chicago White Sox,
through special permission OF Ban
Johnson, pending decision of the Ma
tional Commission on his case tomor-
row. He will replace Lefty" High,
a recruit in centerfeld.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-04-29
". A. SPENCER
is REINSTATED
Civil Service Commission Acts
LAX Board Clerk.
Special to the EVEYINo NEWS.

Trenton, April 29.-The Civil Ser
vice Commission taday handed down
decision ordering the reinstate-
ment of William A. Spencer, Repub-
lican, as secretary of the Middlesex
County Tax Board which is Demo-
cratic. The commission holds that
Spencer was dismissed for political
reasons, thus violating the Civil Ser
vice law.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-04-29
Transfer of Real Estate.

Four lots situated on the southerly
side Of Washington street. near High
street, known as lots Nos. %, "a, 25
and 26 in block 81, have been trans
ferred from Minnie Rose to Harry
Leyinston, through the law offices of
J. B. Joselson.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-04-29
GREEK EASTER EVENT
LEADS TO MURDER
,ociaI by united Press Wire.

Special bD UnItcd Pre8S WNe.
Camden, April 29.-Dendrick
Schmidt, twenty-four years old, of
this city. was murdered early today
during a Greek Easter celebration.
Pater Kowalozut, the alleged slayer,
is fugitive. He is said to have hit
his victime with pair of brass
knuckles.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-04-29
Another Freak of Nature.

Special By United Press Wire
Marion, O., April 29.-Anna
Chalton, aged seventeen years old,
weighing $50 pounds and wearing a
wooden leg, said to be about the
size of a small tree, arrived here
from Oil City, Pa, and Joined a
small tent show today. She was ac-
companied by her brother Charles
and his six legged pig.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-04-29
Fire Threatens Navy Yard.

Special by United Press Wire.
Charlestown, Mass, April 29:-
Fire In the magazine of the supply
ship Celtic, at the navy yard here to-
day, threatened the lives of 100
members of the crew who fought the
flames. The fire was extiDguished
after an hours hard work at the
pumpB.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-04-29
SCHEUR FAMILY BUY
IN CHAIN OF STORES
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Newark, April 29:-The chain OF
Scheuer stores which were ordered
sold by the court have been bought
in by the Scheuer family, Mrs. Rita
Scheuer, wife of Fred Scheuer, and
Mrs. Lucy Scheuer, wife of Leo
Scheuer, being the purchasers. The
price paid was $4,000. All rfe
stores, including the one at Perth
Amboy. viii be continued as formers
ly
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-04-29
Committee for Excursion.

A meeting Of the general commit
tee of. the churches and Sunday
schools will be held tonight In the
lecture room of the Simpson M. e.
church to further plans for the an
nual excursion to Asbury Park.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-04-29

Mechanical Drawing-Arter the 9Th of
May l shall not oe connected with
Trainers Business College, but VIII
have classes In architectural aui me-
chanical drawing at 112 Kaarny Ave,
for a few select pupils. 30 one Of the
few. G. il Jolly.
T491-424-2s