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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-03
Boston the Scene of Latest
Fire in Which Many Lives
Are Sacrificed Because of
Lack of Facilities to Escape.
THE MEN SLEPT IN TIERS
P'~ce Packed When Flames
Started in Lower Hall, Cut
ting Off Means of Escape by
StalrWay-Many Rescued.
speoia, ov United Prsss Wss

Boston, Dec. 3:-Twenty-seve
dead, three perhaps fatally injured.
dozen of men, badly burned, driven
onto the roofs and into the streets,
was the toll of fire trap In the five
story Arcadia lodging house early to-
day. Twenty-four charred bodies
burned beyond recognition were cart
ed to the morgue, One hundred and
seventy men were caught in the tiny
cells and tiers of hunks of the fifteen
cent lodging house when the fire
broke out.
The hotel, packed nightly with
tiers OF sleeping men, had fire es-
capes only at the rear. They We're
woefully inadequate and could not be
reached. The fire started in the low
er hall and shot upward, cutting OF
retreat by straiway on each floor.
The second floor of the building was
given over mainly to Offices. On the
next floor were small sleeping rooms
fitted with cots, above still smaller
rooms and the top floor was fitted
out as dormitory.
The rush OF flames floored many
of the terrified dodgers as they dashed
for the stairway and fire escapes.
When the firemen arrived thirty men
stood silhouetted against the flames
of the burning roof, Most of them
were saved by the use of scaling
ladders. Three were seen to topple
backward into the flames. After the
fire had been put out bodies were
hoisted out through the windows.
Lodgers who escaped declared they
believed the fire was of incendiary
origin and was started by an un-
knowgn man who was refused ledg-
Ing last night.
Mayor Fitzgerald declared that he
will have rigid probe made Of fire
conditions in Boston.
From the standpoint of loss OF life
the fire was the worst in the history
of Boston. Lead by District Attor-
ney Pelletier, the Suffolk county
grand jury this afternoon made
personal inspection of the burned
hotel.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-03
WITH
TRENTON RESULT.
MiddIeSeX County Fares Better
This Year Than Last.

Democratic leaders of the county
express themselves as satisfied with
the amount of patronage allotted to
Middlesex by the steering committee
selected at the caucus OF the house
Democrats at Trenton Yesterday. Po-
sitions to be filled by this county
amount to $2,100 in salaries. John
P. Kirkpatrick was one of the seven
named by Assemblyman Branegan, of
Hudson, who was chosen chairman
of the caucus which also gives him
the house leadership during the COM
ing session.
Though at first Assemblyman
Kirkpatrick, of this county. had in
tended being a candidate for speaker,
he saw that friction might result
among the Democrats il he pursued
his contest, so he withdrew and did
not allow his name to go before the
caucus. He accentuated his with
drawal by making a speech in favor
of the selection OF Azariah M. Beck
man, of Somerset. 1t was under
stood that the Middlesex assembly,
man, in case he withdrew from the
speakership race, would be a candi-
date for house leader. However, he
and his supporters were apprised of
the wish of Governor elect Fielder
that the speaker come from Hudson
county. which has representative Of
twelve assemblymen, and the Kirk
patrick forces acquiesced to the de-
sires of the state leader, and the
Middlesex assemblyman, understand
ing this, made no effort for the po-
sition.
However, Middlesex county was
represented on the steering commit
tee, which apportioned the patronage
for the different counties; and as a
whole fares better than last year,
when the county had no assembly
man on this important committee.
Though Mr.. kirkpatrick was not
named with the other members of the
committee at first by Caucus Chair
man Branegan, of Hudson, his name
was added at the suggestion OF
County Clerk Bernard M. Cannon,
who attended the caucus of the state
emblymen. When Assemblyman
Arthur A. Quinn was seen following
the caucus, he said Middlesex had
Jared better this year than last, hav-
ing had no representative on the
steering committee last year.
Senator Slocum, of Monmouth
county, was selected as the choice
for president of the senate, as was
expected. Though Senator William
e. Ramsay had been mentioned for
the office, he made no campaign of
any nature for 1t and never announc-
ed his candidacy, which some of his
friends urged him to do. The SEN
ator from Middlesex, who is a friend
of Senator Slocum, had promised the
latter his support, and made no eff
fort to attain the presidency of the
upper legislature body.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-03
POLICE CHANGES
IN EFFECT NOW
Force Is Switched Around
More Changes May Follow.

Some of the changes inaugurated
for the police department at the
meeting of police heads and COM
mittee of the officers Monday after
noon are in effect today. Patrolman
Niels Tonnesen assumed his charge
as traffic officer at Smith and State
streets at o'clock this morning, and
at 8 o'clock Patrolman Joseph Har-
tung began duty as the city's only
mounted officer. Chief OF Police
Patrick ]. Burke says the other
changes will be made effective tomor-
row.
In rearranging the squads of pa
trolmen it has been the aim of Chief
Burke to place the men to the best
advantage The larger and most
active officers occupy positions l and
on the various squads which means
that they will patrol portions Of
Smith and State streets, the principal
thoroughfares. PatrOlmen speaking
foreign languages and those best
qualified for working among the
foreigners who speak little or no
English, occupy the fifth position on
the squads, which means that they
will patrol in the northern and
northwestern sections of the city.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-03
MAY ABANDON
FAIRGROUNDS
Board Declares Increase in Ap-
preparation is Necessary.

Unless the Fairgrounds get more
consideration in the way OF an in
creased appropriation by the Board
of Aldermen there is a possibility
that there will be no Fairgrounds
at all next year.
The budget provides for $500
the same as last year. President
C. c.. Baldwin and George f. Rey-
nolds of the playground board, de-
clare that $1,000 would suffice for
salaries only, while playground para
phernalia was much in need. Indi-
cations are that such is the sentt-
ment of the entire commission. The
members had hoped for an appro-
priation of at least $4,000.
Mr.. Baldwin said it was useless
to try again with but $500 to
carry on the work. He declared
that amount would pay salaries
only and leave practically nothing
for equipment, which he claimed
was greatly needed. Accordingly,
he stated, it looked as though the
playground project would not be
carried out next summer. Together
with teh other commissioners, he
and improvements next year, includ-
ed in which was the concentration
of playground work on the big cop
per works field. Supervisor Fred
D. Eichbauer had made such a rec
ommendation when he accompanied
members on an inspection tour few
months ago. He had then outlined
the installation of paraphernalia,
baseball diamonds, basketball courts
athletic track and a covered plot
for small children,
Mr., Reynolds stated that, con-
sidering the small appropriation, the
fact that it would only cover sala-
ries and the need for paraphernalia
here, continuance of the project was
hardly worth while. He said some
of the apparatus erected the past
two years should be replaced, and
pointed to the well equipped play
grounds in other cities as compared
with those here.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-03
SAFE AND SANE
MILK CAMPA|C

To further safeguard the milk and
food supply in this city, the health
commissioners are planning the in
stallation of completely equipped
laboratory in the rooms at the city
hall, according to an announcement
made today by Health Officer Will
sey,
Apparatus suitable for the tac-
THEOLOGICAL examination of milk and
for diagnosing all cases which come
under the supervision Of the board
will be procured. A sediment test
er and Babcock tester for use in
examining the milk brought to this
city by dealers have already been
purchased, and the other devices
are expected within a few days.
A small ante-rOom in the rear OF
the suite of offices now occupied by
the board on the third floor in the
city hall will be used for the labor
atory. Health Officer Willsey, who
has made a study of chemistry, es-
pecially in respect to ingredients Of
milk and dairy supplies, will be
placed in charge. Heretofore, any
samples which were received by the
board for inspection, were sent to
New Brunswick for examination or
to the state board Office at Trenton.
The entire equipment, 1t is believed
will cost but a few hundred dollars
and will save many times that
amount in the course of a year in
time and expense.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-03

The police are investigating com
plant that Mrs. Mary Ishawaski, OF
211 Sherman street, beats and scalds
her eight-year-old daughter, Victoria,
and steals her clothing and chases
her from the house. Miss Bessie
Charnes, who keeps a candy store at
176 Sheridan street, is the complain
ant. She told Patrolman Dunham at
10 o'clock this morning that the
mother had beaten and scalded the
child.
The officer accompanied the girl to
her home. Mrs. Ishawaski there in
formed him that the child was incoT-
rigible and lounged daily about the
candy store. She denied scalding
her, claiming she only washed her
hair, Patrolman Dunham was in
formed by Miss Charnes that she had
given the girl clothes which the
mother stole and chased her daugh-
ter out of the house.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-03
COMP ANY
ASKS HOSE CART.
The Harbor Board Also Makes
Known Its Wants.

Unless the Board of Aldermen Of
next year sees fit to make additional
appropriations in June, Mcclellan
Engine Company will probably con-
tinue to go without the new hose
carrying apparatus it is clamoring
for, and the Board of Harbor Com
missioners will have no funds to
work with. The fire account for
1914 is to be $4,000, which is the
same as that for this year. The lat
ter was too small, causing a deficit,
because no provision had been made
to feed fire horses.
At the last meeting Of the McClel-
Ian Engine Company, November 10,
action was taken to request that suf-
ficient money be allotted for new
hose carrying apparatus. A letter to
that effect, signed by President
Frank Tooker and Secretary Anton
Wodder, of the company, was before
the council Monday night. In this the
fire fighters asked for prompt atten-
tion claiming their hose carrying
wagon to be disgraceful and useless.
1t can carry but 500 feet of hose. The
communication was referred to the
committee on fire. 1t is evident that
no provision can be made to pay for
such an improvement until next June
at least. Indications are that there
will be an increase in the fire ac-
count at that time but the extent Of
it is not known.
The Board of Harbor Commission
ers also had a communication before
the board Monday night in which 1t
claimed to be greatly in need of
funds as it's hands were tied under
present circumstances. 1t was point
ed out that the board did not have
funds to pay for its ordinary clerical
work. 1t asked for the same consid-
Grafton as was given other municipal
boards, requesting that an appropria-
ton of $4,000 be allotted. The let
ters was referred to the committee
on finance.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-03
ARGUMENT ON JURY REFORM
LAW BEING HEARD TODAY
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Trenton, Dec. 3:-The question of
the validity of the chancellor-sheriff
jury reform law was argued today
before the court of errors and ap-
peals. The case was before the errors
court upon the appeal Of Prosecutor
Robert S. Hudspeth from the recent
decision of Supreme Court Justice
Swayze in Hudson county that the
law in unconstitutional. Upon the
decision of the court of errors de-
pends whether the new jury reform
law will become effective or whether
the state will continue to operate
under the present Fielder Jury law.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-03
Denounces United States,

Special by United Press Wfre.
Mexico City, Dec. 3.-The Mexican
congress this afternoon received a
note from the government of Colom-
bia hotly denouncing the United
States for interfering with the Cen
tral and South American republics
and urged Mexico to resist such in
terference. 1t was suggested by some
of the senators that the upper body
Immediately answer the Colombian
note, but Urrutia, president OF the
senate, called a secret session and
arranged to postpone consideration
of the note.
Huerta today Issued an order plac-
ing General Portfiro D1az, now in
France, on the army active list. This
means that the elder Diaz must re-
turn to Mexico If the head of the
army demands it. He can not decline
without embarrassment. 1t was an
nounced that Huerta would follow
the preemptory order by instituting
legal proceedings to bring the for
mer dictator back to Mexico.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-03
SEES DOWN. ALL
Of HUERTA SOON
President Plans for Elimination
of Mexican Dictator.

Special By United Press Wire.
Washington, Dec. 3.-Plans for
handling the Mexican situation fol-
lowing the elimination of Huerta are
now being considered by President
Wilson and Secretary Of State Bryan.
The administration is now confident
that Huerta's regime is numbered In
days instead of weeks. That Huerta
will flee the country as soon as the
constitutionalists are massed before
Mexico City, is considered likely.
This is earnestly hoped for, If the
city has to be taken by assault, for
eigners will be in grave peril. AS soon
as Carranza is established in Mex
leo City he will be asked publicly to
make pledges already made In private
that he intends to restore constitu-
tional government; that he will do
so is believed certain by the admin
istration. President Wilson has
taken no stock in reports that the
army and navy might have to be
used to put down brigandage. He
considers that the better class of
Mexicans have had enough of the
warfare and that they will Insist on
whoever takes up the reigns of gov
ernment, ruling with an iron hand.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-03
A Denomination In candy Making.

Every Saturday the Eagle Candy
Kitchen, 129 Smith st., will have a
demonstration of candy making in
their window. 1t will be instructive as
we'll as interesting to see how we
make mandy. TLis week the delicious
Cream Grapes will be made and sold to
you as they are made at Is cents per
pouni-the regular price being 25 is
per pound. We wish to call your atten-
tion to the fact that we make al our
own candies in sanitary kitchen clean
as a new pen. Candy is made fresh
daily. Every Saturday we will offer
a special Oh candy. You may as well
save the few cents by buying at the
reduced price. Don't fail to see the
candy making in our window. Cock
aros & Meinnes, Props.-Adv.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-03
Inspection Will Be Made.


Special ST alarm clocks at 69c, guar
anteed for one year. We have COM
plete line of shot guns from $3.50 up.
Revolvers $225. Bullet Rifles $3.50
Air Rifles 75c up. Belts for IL gauge
shells 25c ca h. Hunting lcggings soc
up. IL gauge smokeless powder, 60c
per box; IL gauge black powder 45c
per box. Pocket electric flashlights
S9c up. A Kaufman, 344 State ST.
Adv
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-03
ARE YOU ARsoLuu9LY SURE

when you carry your prescription to the
druggist that you are going to get
lust what is called forf "Preserip-
tions" is one of the specialties at this
store and the trade here in this de-
partment is large. The next prescrip-
ton you get from your doctor If
brought to Barnekov & Petz's Drug
store will be properly compounded. 1886
S+a+a CT ADV
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-03
Chimney Fire.

A chimney fire in the former
Rosett store and tenement house at
State and William streets, caused
Fire Chief William P. O'Hara to
send a still alarm for Liberty Hook
G. Ladder Company yesterday after
noon. Four hand tanks Of chemi-
Gals were used to eXtinguish the
fire. Practically no damage occur
red
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-03
SUFFRAGE HAS ANOTHER
INNING BEFORE CONGRESS-
Special 1y United Press Wire.

Washington, Dec. 3:-Suffragettes
had another inning at the capital to-
day. They descended in force on the
House rules committee to argue for
the passage of the equal franchise
amendment, while 800 enthusiastic
feminine lobbyists packed the big
hearing room. The oratorical bomb
ardment was led by DIR. Anna How
ard Shaw, president of the National
Suffrage Association. Her first ap-
peal was that the rules committee
should approve the creation of a
special House committee to consider
the suffrage question.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-03
MOTOR IS NoN-srALI,ABI,E.

The motor Of the Chalmers 1914
Master Motor "Six" is nonstallable.
Think of it. A motor which will not
stop except at the will Of the driver
The new "Six" is steady and smooth
at all speeds. Interested parties In
1914 Chalmers Cars have but to get In
touch with The New Brunswick Gar
age Co., 146 Church street, New Bruins
wick, N. j., and a demonstration will
follow.-Adv.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-03
First. Dividends.

The first dividends to the credi-
tors of the bankrupt firm of A. & A
L. Siskind will be declared tomor'
row at the Office Of Referee in Bank
ruptcy Adrian Lyon.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-03
FIRE RACES NEAR AMMUNITION
IN ROCHESTER STATE ARMORY

Special bJ United Press Wire.
Rochester, N. Y, Dec. S;-Fire
which broke out in the New York
state armory threatened disastrous
results for a short time. Flames
were discovered in the basement
which destroyed $4,000 worth of
property and damaged the budding
to the extent of $500. Adjoining the
room in which the fire ragged were
1000 rounds of ammunition and 120
gallons of oil The fire is believed to
have been started by mice and
matches.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-03
Protection For Mexicans.

Special by United Press Wire.
Ell Paso, Texas, Dec. 3.-Although
seven Mexican federal generals have
offered to surrender to General vii
la, leader of the rebels at Juarez, it
is not believed they will actually en-
trust themselves in his hands. They
are expected to seek safety on the
American side of the border. All
real resistance to rebel armies In the
north is at an end. Early today q
peace commission was on its way
from Juarez to Chihuahua, bearing
the assurances of General Villa that
all Mexicans and foreigners there
will be given protection. Villa was
notified that General Mercado is es-
corting the aged General Louis Per
racax, the richest man In Mexico. lie
is said to have taken with him $2,-
100000. Villa has rushed cavalry
after the caravan, but probably can
not oyertake it. -
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-03
TO ARREST MRS. PANKHURST
ON HER ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND
Special oy unitca Press WIRE

Plymouth, Eng, Dec. 3:-Prepara-
tions made by the local police today
indicated the almost certain arrest of
Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst when she
arrives in this port tonight from New
York. The chief of police admitted
the receipt of positive instructions
from Scotland Yard and intimated
that Mrs. Pankhurst's arrest is prob
able. 81 hate to employ force. but
will if necessary" was his significant
statement.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-03
s. spitzer'g Name Has a Meaning.

when you see It printed on the label
Of wines. whiskies or liquors of Tari-
Gus kinds purchased at his liquor sore
cor. State and Smith streets. 1t means
honest value Have you seen the 81
piece dinner set that folks have been
getting here from time to timef 1t 8 a
beauty and is given away absolutely
free with 80 coupons. What you II
need around Thanksgiving time you II
find here.-Adv.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-03

FOR SALE-TWO heavy work horses
at Perth Amboy Beef Co.
4O9-12-2-5ts
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-03

Phone 181 for an auto.
23368-10-28-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-03

Sexton has Automobiles for hire.
23368- O. -22-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-03

WEATHER Gener-
ally fair tonight and
Thursday. Cooler
tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-12-03

y, soc and s5c; Boxes, $1.oo; Gallery 25c.
, Csc. Box Office open 10 a. to $50 P. M
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-12-17

LADIES OF HONOLULU
furnished the recipes for the
Honolulu Cook Book. These
guarantees of good cooking
have been compiled from the
time in the Home Department
recipes published from time to
of the Honolulu Star-Bulletin.
It's a splendid Christmas pres
ent.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-12-17

Kossuth Niles, real admiral U. S. N,
retired. died suddenly while shopping
in book store in New York.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-12-17

Robert Taft, son Of former Presi
dent Taft, yesterday headed the class
that took the Ohio bar examination
with a percentage of 90.7:
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-12-17

Professor Eric Doolittle of the Uni
versity astronomy department, is au
thority for the statement that tn
worlds end will come in about IS
million years hence.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-12-17

The Panama canal actually was
open yesterday from end to end. The
dredgers have removed enough of the
Cucuracha slide to allow the passage
of medium sized vessels.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-12-17

President Wilson met the members
Of the cabinet yesterday. although he
is still suffering from his attack of
grippe.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-12-17

Uneasy rests the head that wears an
ache-in fact, it doesn't rest at all
How strange it is that people will try
to bear the pain of a headache when
they might easily get relief by taking
one tasteless dose of Stearns' Head
ache Cure. 1t always cures head
aches Insist on "Stearnsr" - adver-
tisement.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-12-17

President Wilson yesterday prom
Used Charles G. Moore, president of
the Panama.Pacific exposition. that he
would soon send special message to
congress urging government build,
ing at the fair. f~[l>&
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-12-17

Cardinal Mariana Rarnpolla died in
the Vatican late last night. With his
passing the Pope loses the vice chan.
cellor of the Holy See. Cardinal Ram
polla, d Scicillian, was born August
~, 1S43, and was therefore 70 years
Of age. VI