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Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-07-17
CANNON SLATED FOR
OFFICE OF INTERNAL
REVENUE COLLECTOR
Will be First Time in Quarter of
Century That Newark Man Has Not
Received Appointment
Mr.. CANNON HAS NO NOTICE

County Clerk Bernard NJ. Cannon,
of this city, is slated to be appointed
internal revenue collector, whereby
that important office would be re-
moved from Newark to this city.
The proposed change has caused no
ticeable feeling and disappointment
In Newark, as well as throughout
Essex county. Mr. Cannon stated to-
day that while he had received no
official notification of appointment,
he was aware that his name had
been In for some time with a very
favorable chance for appointment.
In Newark 1t was stated today that
1t was understood the new appointee
would be Mr.. Cannon. The county
clerk said he had conferred with
Congressman Scully upon the subject
a number of times, but no decision
had been reached as to what would
be done. He said that the first noti-
fication he received. that he was to
be appointed, was gained from news
papers today.
II Mr.. Cannon receives the posi-
ton, 1t will be the first time in a
quarter of century that the office
of internal revenue collector will
go to a man. who Is not a Newarker
Several candidates have been men
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-07-17
HAS INVENTED
OYSTER DREDCE
A. A. Lybeck of New York
Makes Tests With New Boat
In Local Waters
CALLED THE DARK HORSE
May RevoIutionizs the Oyster
lndustry--Expects to Build
Several More Here
CALLED THE DARK HORSE

In an effort to revolutionize the
oyster industry In this section of the
country A. A. Lybeck, of New York,
has patented an oyster dredge which
he claims will reduce the cost of
dredging considerable from the old
way Of taking up the biyalves from
the water. Mr.. Lybeck, who is at
the head OF the International Oyster
and Manufacturing Company, has
the dredge at Yetmsn's dock at the
foot Of Johnson avenue, Tottenville,
Staten Island, and each day Is taking
parties to the oyster grounds In
Prince Bay to exhibit the workings
Of the craft.
The dredge, which is called the
Dark Horse" is of a peculiar con-
struction with lines like those of a
catamaran forward and constructed
in the rear with plenty of room for
storage purposes.
The power for running the boat
and the dredge when catching the
oysters Is from a thirty-eight horse
power Hitchcock gasoline engine
The boat was constructed at Bridge
port, Conn, and was tried out be-
fore coming to these waters. Unlike
other oyster dredges this one, which
is called submarine cultivator and
harvester, does all what the inventor
claims 1t will do. 1t works automati-
cally and not only dredges but will
distribute, load and unload oysters
at the rate of fifty acres or $4,000
bushels daily, leaving the bottom
clean, reducing the cost of dredging
from $50 to 81 per acre and making
oysters cheaper and common food
for all.
w. G. Poth, large oyster dealer
In New York, and several others
were here yesterday and saw the
dredge tested. 1t Is said they were
we'll pleased with what it could do.
Mr.. Lybeck proposes to build several
Of these boats here shortly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-07-17
FRANKEL MUST
GIVE UP STAND
Vice Chancellor Refuses to
Make Injunction Permanent

Vice Chancellor Backes yesterday
refused to make permanent the tenn
porary injunction granted last
Thursday restraining Sigmond Spit
zer owner of the old Scheuer build
ing from compelling Joseph Frankel,
a fruit and vegetable dealer from
vacating his stand on the outside of
the old Scheuer store.
According to the effect of this ac-
tion, Mr.. Splitter will have the right
to proceed to obtain writ of dis
possession to require Mr.. Frankel to
vacate. Mr.. Splitter will not take any
action In the matter for two days.
Mr.. Frankel Is doing business at his
old stand today.
The lease, which Mr.. Frankel OBJ
tained from Scheuer Brothers, was
considered void by the vice chancel-
lor after it had been shown that
Scheuer Brothers, who were lessees
of Mr.. Splitter, the owner, had let
the store with the stipulation that
they would not suitcase. Thomas
Brown represented Mr.. Frankel
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-07-17
CHARGED WITH TAKING
PURSE FROM 2 GIRLS

On complaint of having snatched a
pocketbook and badly frightened two
girls, Emma and Mary Knudsen, of
814 Market street, Peter Hoppock,
fifty-four years old, Of III William
street, was taken prisoner last night
by Constable Edward Dilts and turn
ed over to Patrolman Gutowski last
night. He is out on $500 bail, pend
ing a hearing at o'clock tomorrow
night. 1t is claimed he snatched a
pocketbook, containing thirty-five
ecents, from one of the girls and then
seized a pipe and threatened to hit
them when they screamed and pro-
tested.
One Of the girls gathered nerve en-
ough to run after him in a manner to
indicate that she would attack him.
He fed into the arms of Constable
Dilts. The pocketbook was found
later at Fayette and Maple streets,
where 1t is claimed he threw it. He
pleaded not guilty this morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-07-17
BARBER PLANT
DOhATE$|,5O0
Increase Contribution to Y.
IA. C. A.--Committee Pleased

AT the meeting of the directors
and building committee of the Y. NJ
G. A. last night, the association of
ficials received communication
from the Barber Asphalt Paving
Company stating that the concern
had raised their former contribution
by adding $1,000 to their original
donation of $1,000. Secretary S.
M. Lfpscomb submitted list of con
tributions which showed that some
thing over $4,000 had been donated
for the new institution building.
Engineer Shattuck, of the associa-
tion's architectural firm of Shattuck
and Hussey, of Chicago, was pres
ent and was instructed to proceed
Immediately to complete the plans
for the new building for the submis-
sion of same for new bids as soon
as possible. The building, for
which the engineer was instructed to
complete plans will be a three-story
structure, though under the devise
ment OF the plans for same, there
will not be a large discrepancy be-
tween the number of dormitories It
will contain and the number which
would have been included in the pro-
posed four-story structure.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-07-17

toned for the position in connection
with filling the post with a Democrat
In place of DR.. CI II. Harold, a Re
publican, who has held the Office
since 1899. One of them, John V.
Diefenthaler, had been formally en-
dorsed by the Wilson League of Es-
sex county.
While Mr.. Diefenthaler had no
comment to make in the Presidential
action as anticipated, he answered to
the question, whether he did not take
1t as a slap in the face OF the Wilson
Leaguers: 1T kind of looks that
way, does it not"
Further than that Mr.. Diefentha-
Ter would not say anything, pleading
that he had been out of town and
would not say anything until he had
heard more about the appointment.
Deputy Collector Joseph e. Cava-
nagh, who had been mentioned as a
candidate, stated that he had never
made any effort toward obtaining the
office, though he did not want 1t to
be understood that he would not
have accepted it, Il have no criti-
cism to offer. Mr.. Wilson has declar-
ed himself the leader of the party,
and am a good Democrat and SOL
der"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-07-17
HEALTH OFFICER SAYS
PROGRESS BEING MADE

Health Officer William J. Willsey
is greatly pleased with the progress
being made by the health department
of the city. Mr.. Willsey has made
several changes in the work of that
department since July l when he
commenced in the capacity of health
officer. These changes seem to have
simplifed the method of inspections
and satisfactory results have been
met with. When food inspector
is appointed, 1t is the opinion of the
health officer, conditions in this city
will be improved remarkably.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-07-17
EXPENSIVE TO
LOCATE LEAKS
Engidesr of Pitomster Com
pany Tells Water Board

The Board of Water Commission
ers last night heard talk on ways
and means of discovering any leak
age in the city's water system, given
by an engineer of the Pitometer
Company of New York. Practically
certain that there is a large leakage
somewhere along the system, the
board summoned one of the Pito-
meter engineers to ascertain what
steps, If any, could be taken for
remedy. The representative said the
system might be inspected and rec
ords taken for that purpose for
about $4,000; that it might be done
for less money, and that In some
cities of nearly this size private
water companies had spent in the
neighborhood. OF $4,000 to rid sys-
TENS Of leaks and waste. The engi-
neer said the Pitometer company
charged $50 a day for the services
of an expert engineer and the use Of
necessary guaging instruments. The
commissioners thanked their inform
er and said the proposition would be
taken under consideration.
The chief engineer at the Runyon
water works stated during the dis
cussion that the station pumped
about 100000 gallons of water
into this city every twenty-four hours
and that during the slack hours OF
the night it pumped on a 100000
gallon every twenty-four-ho basis.
That was considered entirely too
large supply for the city, unless
there was an extraordinary large
consumption In factories.
Commissioner Grieve said the
Pitometer Company had done work
in this city about three years ago and
1t was not satisfactory. The commits
sioners again discussed Surveyor
Mason's idea Of eating and taking
measurements of water flow In sew
ers during night hours, as a probable
means of discovering locations of
leaks. AS means of preventing
water waste, President Snedeker
would have all outlets in the city
metered. The Pitometer engineer
informed the board that there were
often large steals Of water by con-
Germs from fire hydrants which were
unmetered.
Two petitions received by the
board for extension of water mains
were directed over the usual course,
being referred to the committee on
pipe. George j. Miller and others
asked that main be placed in Sum
nit avenue because of the great
need of water in that section. John
Lakowski and two others requested
that main be placed in Sutton
street, between Penn and Johnstone
streets.
Harry Daw had letter before the
board, desiring to know why penal
ty of sixty cents was charged on his
bill for water consumed at 189 Mar
ket street. He understood bills
were payable yearly. The superin-
tendent was instructed to reply, stat
ing the facts Of the situation to Mr.
Daw.
The board granted plumbing
licenses to Cleveland A. Mulligan
and Benjamin Jorgensen, trading as
Mulligan & Jorgensen, and to Morris
Weisberg.
President Snedeker reported pro-
gress for the committee of the whole
in regard to search for a location
for a workshop and stable for the
water department. All of the COM
missioners were present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-07-17
FUSION TICKET
IS NOT LIKELY
Republicans of State VIII
Nominate High Class CandI-
date: on Their Ticket.
COUNTY CHAlRMEN MEET
President Taylor of Assocla-
alton Says Course Not Legal
--Garrstson on Committee
COUNTY CHAlRMEN MEET
ysse{sT to ths EVENING rKyE

Trenton, July 17.-The Republic
ans of the state will not be for Flu
sion with the Progressives in the
present campaign according to a
statement made today by Herbert w.
Taylor, of Essex county, president of
the Republican County Chairmens'
Association. The association met here
today to formulate plans for the
campaign and President Taylor said
that as he interpreted the Geran
election act, the Fusion of the fac
tions upon the same candidates would
not be legal. President Taylor ex-
pressed the opinion that the Repub-
ltcan course should be to nominate
high class candidates from top to
bottom OF the ticket and then the
voters of both factions, on their own
initiative would pole for these can
didates thus accomplishing amalga-
nation and bringing victory.
Reports were received from the
counties and arrangements made to
prosecute vigorous campaign. Pres
ident Taylor appointed five commit
tees each composed of an active Re-
publican worker from each county.
These comittees to act in co-opera-
tion with the safe committee in di-
recting the campaign.
Those appointed from Middlesex
county were: Executive, Benjamin
r. Howell of New Brunswick; finance
Adrian G. Chamberlain OF New
Brunswick; rules, w. D. Dey, of
South Amboy; advisory, Ferd Gar
retson, Of Perth Amboy; Publicity,
Ezekial Barclay, of Cranbury.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-07-17
RAN HIS AUTO
INTO A HORSE

To start an automobile and not
be able to stop before it had rammed
the side of a horse, was the unfort-
unate position in which David Levin,
a butcher of 20S New Brunswick
avenue, was placed about II o'clock
this morning. He was trying to learn
the manipulation of a machine he
had just purchased, in front of his
place of business when the car col
lided with horse attached to a
wagon. belonging TO Joseph Kelsky,
banana dealer. One side of the
animal was badly skinned and the
forward part Of Levin's auto was
somewhat damaged. Neither of the
men we're hurt.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-07-17
TO TEAR DOWN
BIJOU THEATRE
Property Purchased by Law
yer Thomas Brown Who Will
Erect Store Building.
PRICE PAID Is S22,5O0
No More Theatricals on Well
Known Site -kovacs LOOKING
for New Location.

Inc BiJOu theatre property we'll
known for its theatrical history has
had its last drama or vaudeville per-
tormance according to the present
plans of Thomas Brown who pur-
chased same yesterday from William
b. Pratt Joseph NJ. Perrine and
Frederick NJ. Buckelew through the
real estate firm of Burke and Bolger.
The consideration is given at $22,-
500. On the night of July 4 the play
house was considerably damaged by
fire.
1t is the intention of Mr.. Brown
to Immediately remove the present
frame structure, and place on it's site
a three-story brick building, which
will have four stores fronting on
New Brunswick avenue, with mod
ern apartments on the second and
third flors. Edward A. Kavocs Is
negotiating with Burke and Bolger
for another location for the playing
of the Koyacs Stock Company, which
operated at the Bijou theatre the
past season.
This adds materially to the prop
erty owned by the young attorney.
Pennsylvania hotel property In State
street he has q store and apartment
building in State and Center streets,
and recently purchased the Preston
property in the same street.
The old Bijou frame play house
was originally built in its elongated
style for skating rink for C. B.
Everdell. After two years 1t was
leased by a New York firm and con-
Quoted as the Amboy theatre. The
Bijou Circuit Company later be-
came the lessees and in May, 1911,
it was transferred by that company
to J. F. Ernst and A. C. Dorner.
The firm of Miller and Kovacs took
charge of it in August, 1911, and in
July of last year Edward A. Kovacs
became the sole lessee and manager.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-07-17
Attempts TO Fleece Bride.

An attempt to fleece his bride of
seven weeks out of her savings of
5000 landed Samuel Swerda, twenty
six years old, of 378 Fayette street.
in jail this morning. He is behind
prison bars charged with wife-beat-
ing and attempting to desert her.
The money he attempted to get away
with was $40 Mrs. Mary Swerda
claims to have saved and $40 the
couple received as wedding gifts.
Patrolman Casprczak and Detective
Long made the arrest
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-07-17
BIG STEEL WORKS HAS
OPTION ON 175 ACRES
OF LAND AT SEWAREN
Believed to Subsidiary Concern of
United States Steel Corporation--Re-
port LARGE Plant Will be Erected
BOYNTON BEACH is INCLUDED

An whose elimination
the United Corporation.
of and,w
eight million dollars, and employ 5000
If the works located will
efforts Perth Amboy
aiding
In facilitating their coming this place.
The option will take In all of
within the
there twenty-five options different
cinitv
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-07-17
TORPEDO BOAT ENTERS
PORT PARTLY FLOODED
speciaI by United Press Wi-r.


New York, July 17.-The torpedo
Boat Tanning steamed into Brook
lyn navy yard listing to aft today
with her crew compartment flooded.
She will be dry docked Immediately.
officials of the yard are unable to
account for the accident. which was
noted while the Tanning accompan-
led U. S. battleships Arkansas and
Delaware, which were escorting the
Brazilian battleship Minas Geraes.
DR.. Lauro Muller, Brazilian minister
of foreign affairs, was on the Minas
returning home. No one was injur-
ed, although several sailors had to
swim out of their hunks. 1t took
the Fannig over four hours to make
the navy yard from Ambrose chan
mel lightship.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-07-17
AMBASSADOR WILSON
STARTS FOR CAPITOL
Special by United Press we.

Mexico City, July 17.-Before
United States Ambassador Henry
Lane Wilson left here for Washing
ton he issued the following state
ment; "The ambassadors trip to
Washington is solely for the purpose
of placing before the administration
exact information in a thorough way,
relative to the existing situation in
Mexico. The trip has this purpose,
and no other. The ambassador ex-
poets to return Immediately after
this conference with the president" j"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-07-17
SweIls The Conscience Fund.

Washington, D. c. July 17-The
largest single contribution to the
treasury's conscience fund" received
in years came yesterday in a letter
from Ireland. The writer said he
was a Union veteran Of the Civil war
and sent money order for $3.50, out
of which, he said, he had defrauded
the government "by false returns. -
The conscience stricken ones name
was not disclosed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-07-17
BULGARIAN MONARCH
READY TO MAKE PEACE


Sofia, July 17:-Czar Ferdinand
today telegraphed King Charles of
Roumania that he was ready to en-
ter into negotiations for peace. 1t
Is understood that the Bulgarian
monarch did not mention terms. I'm
able to form cabinet, NJ. Malinoff,
the Democratic leader, recently ap-
pointed Premier, today declared the
situation in Bulgaria was hopeless
unless the powers intervened.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-07-17
DOLLAR DIPLOMACY is
PROBLEM FOR WILSON
Special by United ?re=, Wire.

Washington, July 17.-Dollar di-
plomacy mixed with the Monroe doc
trine was Wilson's most perplexing
problem today. The indications are
that not only our foreign contries
interested in the recognition by the
United States of Huerta regime, but
that American commercial interests
are also in favor of Huerta govern
ment
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-07-17
HERBERT JOHNS SAYS
HE WILL JOIN CHURCH.

Wilkes-Barre, Pa, July IL
I'm going to give up the white
lights and join church." declared
Herbert Johns today after his first
day outside the county jail, where
he has been held for the murder of
his sweetheart, Alice Crispbell,
whose body was found in Harveys 8
lake July 5. With the discharge of
Johns the authorities are completely
at sea over the murder mystery. For
nine days they have exhausted every
clue and the indications are that the
death Of Alice Crispbell will go down
as one of this city's many unsolved
crimes,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-07-17
Denies Trade With Dodgers.

Boston, July 17:-When the Cubs
arrived here today Manager Eyers
sent out an emphatic denial of a
story to the effect that he intended
to trade Heinie Zimmerman and
Roger Bresnahan to the Dodgers for
Southpaw Frank Allen and Third
Baseman Smith
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-07-17
Seek Men Who Shot Tots.

Elizabeth July 17.-The pOIice
have found no trace of John Cisco
and Nicholas Sacco, whom they sus-
pect of firing several shots Monday
at Edith and Tillie Schultz of 909
Spring street. Chief Peters is still
holding John Sacco on suspicion and
is maintaining a rigid search for the
other two. The girls were bQt slight
ly wounded, the missiles being buck
shot.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-07-17
YEGCMEN HIT
jEWELRY SAFE
speotal eu United pcs.s VIZ,

New York, July Within three
blocks of police headquarters yegg-
men cracked one of four safes in the
Grand street factory of Rosenberg &
Daniel, Maiden Lane jewelers., and
escaped with 100000 worth of jewel
ry. Central Office detectives have so
far found no clues.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-07-17
Serious Turn In Arbitration.
5pectdl hU UNfted prsxs !psro

New York, July IA strike or
der affecting the Erie system alone
and calling out about half of the
Erie force Of 4,300 conductors and
trainmen, was predicted today when
the sixty-five representative of Erie
employees met for conference with
T.. B. Garretson of the Order of Rail
way Conductors and w. G. Lee, OF
the trainmen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-07-17
NO CLUE TO STOLEN
$625,00O IN PEARLS

London July 17.-After twenty
four hours Of constant searching for
some clue connected with the theft
Of the $626000 pearl necklace which
was sent through the malls from
Paris, Scotland yard admitted today
that 1t was completely baffied. 1t is
believed the necklace was taken
from the box before it left the Paris
postotf1ce.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-07-17
Alleged Forger Takes Bichloride

Speoidl bu United Press Wlrs
Binghamton, ~ Y, July IL
George Elmo Weller, promoter and
inventor of New York, today took
bichloride of mercury here after his
arrest on a charge of forgery. He
left note to his wife, who was here
with him, and a will in his note
hook. He is in a serious condition,
while his Wife is critically i'll from
the shock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-07-17
COURT CONFIRMS SALE
OF CHRONICLE GOODS

The auction sale of the property of
the defunct Chronicle was yesterday
confirmed by the court of chancery
and the purchasers will Immediately
proceed to remove same.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-07-17

Schwartz 3 Ideal 1oc cigar, strictly
hand made. Ideal Cigar Mfg. Co., New
Brunswick, N. j. 19717-628-1mo'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-07-17

WEATHER Ideal
showers tonight or
Friday. Moderate
variable winds
mostly southerly.
The Nome daily nugget., 1913-08-29

Copy for regular advertisements must be in by 10 o'clock on the day of publication.
The Nome daily nugget., 1913-08-29
STEALING A MANS GOOD NAME

When is was announced that there was no statute under which David Lamar could be punished for imper- sonating members of congress people were very generally surprised. The ofIense was so grievous that iaymen naturally expected retribution would be swift and certain. The Cummins bill. which provides heavy fines and
 Imprisonment for such offenses. will be given immediate public approval. and there ought to be no trouble in passing
 t.
 The forger can steal only a mans
 money. and usually but little of that. The impersonator robs him of his good
 name. and by employing the telephone or the telegraph runs little rfsk. No public man up to this time has had any defense against the scoundrel w ho impersonated him. and many un- just suspicious of honorable public men have been aroused in consequence. With the Cummins bill once on the statute books a beautiful opportunity will be given the courts to deal sum- marily with the first violator and to protect the public men who honestly serve their constituents from lying and malicious detractors intent only on their own profit.-Ex.
The Nome daily nugget., 1913-08-29
SOMETHING TO LIVE FOR.

"Get married and live to a ripe old age" Is the advice of the American Medical associations: and 1t Is sup ported by census figures. Dr. Trask. Assistant U. 8. Surgeon General. says 1t is automatic that married men live longer than single ones. In the 1900 registration area, comprising thirty eight per cent of the population. there were ninety -four deaths to each 10,- 900 unmarried males between the ages of fifteen and forty. while among mar ried men the rate was eighty-one' From the ages of forty-hve to sixty four more than thirty three unmarried men died to every twenty married.
 Nor do these figures hold good for men alone. Married women. in spite of the danger of motherhood. live long CT than spinsters. Dr. Trask sums up the reason with this pertinent phrase: "Regular living and something to live for"
 So if you are unmarried. take warn- ing if you love life.-Ex.