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Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-30
EMPLOYERS LIABILITY
ACT MAY BE CHANGED
(From to NEWS Correspoadent.)

Trenton, Jan. 30.-An important
change in the employers liability
act Is proposed In a bill introduced
in the Assembly by Mr.. Holcombe.
of Hunterdon county. 1t amends
section l of the liability act 80
that where an employe is injured by
accident In the course of his employ
ment, he shall receive compensation
from his employer provided the en-
ploye was himself not wilfully negli-
gent at the time OF receiving such
injury.
Senator Gaunt has introduced an
amendment to the act excluding
from the provision thereof, persons
engaged in domestic and farm labor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-30
AUXILIARY TO
THE SOCIALIST PARTY

At a special meeting of the local
branch of the Socialist party at I'm
ion hall last night, a ladies auxil-
larry was formed to work in con-
junction with the party workers.
They will attend to the arranging
of s~ocials, and supervise the enter
tainments that the party decided to
put on. A meeting is called for
Monday night at home of Samuel
Golub in Madison avenue, when the
auxiliary organization will be per-
fected.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-30
Silper Tea at
St. Peters is
Great Success

In spite of the weather there was
a fair attendance at the silver tea of
st. Peters Guild, that was held at
the parish house In Rector street yes
terday afternoon from 3 to 6 o'clock.
The affair was a success and a good
collection resulted from the tea. A
feature of the event was the exhibi-
tion Of antique china, loaned by the
different members Of the guild. Miss
Tooker was in charge of the china
exhibit. The committee in charge of
the tea included: Mrs. Bayard N.
Nelson, chairman; Mrs. Moore. Mrs.
Lachar and Miss Mary Rowson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-30
Fifth Assembly
Dance Arranged

The fifth of the seven assembly
dances planned, will be held In
Goodwill hall, February 81. Plans
were made for this social at the
home of Miss Gertrude Pfeiffer In
Rector Street Tuesday night. The
dance will be a novel one, the ma
ture OF which has not yet been an
nounced. Those on the arrange
ment committee are: Howard Brain
ard, chairman; Misses Gertrude
Pfeifrer and Blanche Grieye, Wal
ter Comings and J. ]. Tourney.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-30
33 MEN WOULD
Be POLICEMEN

There are ~thirty-fve appll-
cants who will take examinations for
the position of patrolman the early
part of next month. The successful
candidates will comprise an eligible
list from which men who are to be
will be picked from time
to time. Mayor Garretson expects
finances will permit the appointment
of two additional policemen immed-
after the eligible list has been
established.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-30
PAST COUNCILLORS TO
MEET AT ROOSEVELT

The next meeting OF the Past
Councillors Association of the Junior
Order of American Mechanics of Mid
dlesex county will be held In the
rooms Of Puritan Council Of Roose-
welt, February 10, according to an
nouncement at the meeting of Mid
dlesex Council last night. A round
Of games in the pinoele tournament
was played.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-30
PRINCIPALS to Meet.

The committee appointed at the
Principals Association of the city
Tuesday afternoon to arrange for
prominent speakers to address the
Perth Amboy Teachers Association
at their monthly meetings, will meet
next Tuesday in the Office of Princip-
al Edgar H. Kleinhans at the high
school, to decide upon whom to in
vite to address the professors.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-30
MARIONS ARE
READY TO ACT
Program for Ministries Feb
ruary q is Complete.

Charles Jacobson, chairman of the
committee in charge of the Marion
A. C. minstrel show, has announced
the entire program for the ~presenta-
ton which will be made in the Audi
forum February 4. The program is
divided into three parts. The mem
bers of the east have been working
faithfully and are holding several re-
hearsals every week. Tonight a re-
hearsal will be held in the clubrooms
and Sunday one will be held in the
Auditorium. -a
The members of the popular
athletic organization are confident
that the show will be a big success.
The program Is as follows:
Part L. .
Grand Introduction
Interlocutor-
Charles jacobson
Corner Men
Jack A. Bird, Jack J. Donnelly, D..
Desmond, George Smith, Cleveland
Mulligan, Frank Apologize
Musical Numbers
Opening Chorus go. Entire Company
some Boy .......... C. Mulligan
I'm the Guy ......... Desmond
That's How | Need You
Edward Holzheimer
Datty Dill Rag George Smith
Daddy Has a Sweetheart
Matthew Jago
Old Uncle Joe. 80. Frank Apologize
Voice of the Violet. .... Eugene Bird
Down in New Orleans
Jack J.. Donnelly
MeX1co Jack Bird
Year. Years Ago. ....... Larsen
Curtiar Song-Hits on the Town and
Suburbs
Entire Company
Part 2.
The Musical Wonder
George Durrua
Part 3.
SCHOOL DAYS.
Teacher Jack Bird
Tommy Tut. $3.50. Charles Jacobson
Percy Jones ,...... Eugene Bird
Moe Lew Frank Applegate
Mrs. Patrick Kelly. -. Jack Donnelly
Wash ......... Joe Mullen
Jack Fresh ...... Michael Donehue
Ike Tall George Smith
Freddie Little ..... Andrew Hruska
Joe Smart ..........D Desmond
Paddy Wack ....... Tom Kenney
Comes Early. Ed. Holzheimer
SONGS
Duet-Geography. j. Bird, f. Bird
/ Love to Hear an Irish Band
Jack Donnelly
Good Night
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-30
ROBIN is BACK
IN The TOMBS

New York, Jan. 30.-After serving
fifteen minutes of his years sentence
in the penitentiary on Blackwells Is
land, Joseph T. Robin, the convicted
bank wrecker, was brought back to
the criminal branch of the supreme
court today on a writ of habeas cor
pus and remanded to the Tombs for
one week, pending a hearing on the
writ. Robin had previously secured
three stays in the execution Of the
sentences against him.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-30
At Builders Conference.

v. P. Christofferson, state secre-
tary of the Master Builders Associa-
ton, attend the quarterly conference
of that organization at the Republic
an Club hall, Trenton, yesterday. The
session, which took place in the af-
ternoen was attended by many build
ers alloyer the state.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-30
Westminster 500
Club Entertained

Mrs. Jack Blair entertained the
Westminster 500 Club In her apart
ments in the Westminster yesterday
afternoon. Mrs. Alice won first
prize and Mrs. Lloyd Reynolds was
awarded second prize. The next
session will be held February 8, in
the apartments of Mrs, Stremlau In
the Westminster building.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-30
Miss Goldberger
to be Married

Maurice Rosenberg. OF New York.
and Miss Hannah Goldberger. Of this
city. will be united In marriage In
the Temple Beth Mordecai on the
afternoon of February IL, Follow
ing the ceremony a reception will be
held In Washington hall, Miss Gold
berger is the daughter of Mr, and
Mrs, Jacob Goidbsrgef, of Washing
ton and Stafa streets.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-30
COP STOPS A
RUNAWAY TEAM

Patrolman Tonnesen stopped a
runaway team of 4horses on Smith
street after 1t gone about a block
yesterday, and saved a boy from In
jury by slipping from the top of a
load Of furniture. The rig, belong
ing to Tebriolo & Sons. of New York
city, was at the Central railroad
when the horses took fright at a
passing train. No damage was done.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-30
Mrs. HuHs Has
Luncheon Guests

Mrs. e. A. Hults entertained a few
of her friends to luncheon at her
home In High street yesterday. Mrs.
Hults' guests were: Mrs. John Hal
pin, Mrs. Amelia Mount, Mrs. Hub
bard, Mrs. Blackwell, Mrs. Owens
rie Hults.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-30
BIG BILL" EDWARDS
PASSES THROUGH CITY

big Bill' Edwards, street com
missioner of New York city, passed
through the city in his 80 horse
power Simplex automobile yester-
day. He stopped at the Hotel Ho-
bart for dinner. before continuing
his Journey to New York.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-30
MORE ACID IN
MAIL BOXES
,inI bu United preaa Wire.

Special oy Unfted Press Wire.
London, Jan. 30.-The militants
continue to carry on their Gorilla
warfare" combining themselves to let
ter box attacks, pouring acid in them
that ignited the letters,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-30
GERMANS FAIL
TO GUST S. 0.
Special on rxftsd P-sss WAys.

Berlin, Jan. 30.-The German an
ti-monopoly bill directed against the
Standard Oil Company to prevent
that corporation from controlling the
market, practically was killed In
committee by the Reichstag today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-30
Braga Ladies Attend Funeral.

Members Of the Braga Ladies'
Society will attend the funeral of
Mrs. Carsten Christensen, OF 1874
Fayette street at st, Stephens Dan
ish Lutheran church tomorrow af-
ternoon. They will meet at the
home OF thep resident. Mrs. Mary
Knudsen, 500 Park avenue, at 1
o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-30
Friday Night Club Bowl.

The Friday Night Bowling Club
met last night In the Hartmann
house and enjoyed a regular session.
Among those present we're: Fritz
Hoyier. Otto VIII, Carrot Evans,
and r. r. Fox.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-30
CLASSIFIED ADS.
Reesket Too Late III Classification

WELL established millinery business
with high class trade; fixtures and
stock included. Box 315, Metuchen,
n. J. 14S74-1-30-0t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-30

CLAYTON - Elizabeth, sixty-seven
years old, an inmate OF the Home
for the Aged, this morning at the
home after a brief Illness. She
was a former resident of Cranbury.
The body was taken to Cranbury,
this afternoon. whore the funeral
will be held. Interment will be
in Freehold.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-07-03
BATTLESH|P GRE "
STICKS To POSTS
Help War Vessel Out of
Dangerous Predicament
in Accident


NEWPORT, r. l., July 2.-The brav-
cry OF the engine room crew of the bat
tleship Louisiana helped the vessel out
OF a dangerous predicament today when
a valve broke off. flooding the starboard
engine room.
Incidentally. the incident gave Cap
tain Templin NJ Potts. who was yester-
day dismissed by the naval plucking
board" and retired tomorrow, a mem
orable experience at the close of his
service.
The battleship was in Narragansett
bay overhauling her engines. The rush
of the sea through the passage opened
by the displacement of the bonnet car
ried men off their feet and forced them
against the machinery. but they stuck
to their work.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-07-03
PARENTS DECREE
YOUTHFUL PAIR
MUST SEPARATE
Child Wife of Russell Franck
Is Taken to Her Home
After the Second
Elopenent

BERkE ELEY. July 2.-The eventful
careers of two youthful lovers. Miss
Gertrude Currie daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John M. Currie, 25os Benvenue
avenue. and Russell F'ranck, son of Max
Franck of Alameda. has been brought
to a close by the parents of the couple
Friday the young man and his bride
of two months, who had returned to her
home after secret elopement and
marriage in Los Gatos. eloped for the
second time and went to Franck's
home in Alameda.
The third chapter was added to the
romantic account when John M. Currie.
& Currie, brought his young daughter
home in his automobile While in Ala
media he entered into an agreement
with Franck's parent, Max Franck, to
keep the infatuated boy and girl apart
and later to have the marriage an
nulled.
Miss Currie is a student in the Berke-
ley high school 1t was her parents
intentio to send her east to a private
school this fall. But their plans have
been interrupted since they became
aware of the marriage and it is not
known whether the girl will continue
her studies at the high school or leave
The girls mother Is much broken UP
over the affair
Gertrude was always such good
girl" she said. Her father and I had
made so many plans for her future that
am downhearted over it all. We
wanted so to have her continue her
studies at a private school we had Sc
lected for her. and now that plan seems
to be shattered.
THE young people are both under
age and we shall keep them apart. We
shall keep Gertrude in her home IL we
have to use drastic methods
The young bridegroom. who seems to
be fated to lose his bride, is composer
of rag" music, one Of his compost
tions being The Piano Rag. He il Is
years old and his bride Is,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-07-03
TOY CANNON ENDS
HOPES RING DAYS
Butchertown Fighter Loses
His Fingers and Thumbs
Through Explosion


BY fooling with a toy cannon until
It exploded, Willie Hoppe. the Butcher
town cyclone of the roped arena. had
both hands shockingly mangled yes
terday afternoon.
He never viii be able TO fight again.
Four fingers and both thumbs We're
blown off and another finger may have
to be amputated. In addition he is
suffering from badly shattered right
thigh and possible internal injuries
sherman French, a companion. IA
years of age, lost thumb and finger
from his left hand and his left ankle
was shattered. possibly necessitating
amputation.
The explosion occurred at noon, near
Hoppe's at 614 Girard street.
French was holding the toy cannon
and Hoppe was ramming the charge Of
powder home when it exploded. Hoppe
Is at the st. Francis hospital.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-07-03
CARNEGIE is GUEST
OF FRENCH SOCIETY
Former President of Republic Pre-
sides at Dinner to the
Ironmaster

PARIS July 2.-Andrew Carnegie
was present today at a meeting at the
ministry of the interior OF the French
trustees of the Hero fund. founded
by him.
Emile Loubet, former president Of
the French republic. presided, and aft
erN-ard conducted Mr.. Carnegie and
the trustees to the Palace of the Ely
see. where he presented them to Presi-
dent Raymond Poincare.
A great public dinner in honor of
Mr. Carnegie tonight was organized by
the Carnegie Hero foundation, the
European council of the Carnegie
Peace foundation, the Franco-Ameri-
can committee. the University of Paris,
the parliamentary peace group and the
council of the National Association of
Frenchwomen.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-07-03
Special Dispatch 10 The CAM

Especial Dispatch TO The CaIl)
GLEN ELLEN. July 2.-one boy was
killed and three other persons We're se-
riously injured when buggy in which
Mrs. Lillian Hatch of San Francisco and
seven children were riding fell from a
bridge in Nuns canyon. four and half
miles from Glen Ellen. late this after
noon.
Mrs. Hatch has been spending her va
cation here. For several days it had
been her custom to go for a buggy ride,
taking number of children with her.
Yesterday she took Vivian. Dorothy
and Walter Thierkass. children Of Mr.
and Mrs. BENJAMIN Thierkass Of Glen
Ellen; Loretta, May and Harry Beas-
ley and little Teddy csussin. all of San
Francisco.
Whether the horse became frightened
and unmanageable, or whether Mrs.
Hatch miscalculated and drove too
near to the edge OF the nat bridge is
not known. Horse, buggy and occu-
pants fell 20 feet to the hard earth.
The little Gussin boy. whose mother
is due to arrive here today. was killed
instantly. Mrs. Hatch was rendered
unconscious Walter Thierkass sus-
tanned a broken arm and both OF Miss
Beasleys arms were brok en-. The
other children were bruised and
scratched, but ran and brought as
sistance from the Nuns home. few
rods from the scene.
The nuns cared for the injured un-
til physicians arrived from Glen Ellen.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-07-03
YARD OF SKIN Is
GRAFTED.ON GIRL
"A Volunteers Are Used to Save
Life of Victim of Fire Which
Destroyed Family

KANSAS CITY. July 2-Reba HANDS.
a 10 year old girl who was burned
frightfully last Christmas eve in a fire
that destroyed her home near Arnett.
Okla. burned her father and mother to
death and all but took the life of a
small brother and sister, was dis
charged from hospital here today as
cured
For six months she was under the
care or surgeons, who grated upon her
body 30 square inches of skin. The
fortitude Of the child, her patience and
reasoning faith attracted wide atten
ton
Two dozen girls OF Reba's age ans
wered the surgeons call and furnished
the skin to save the childs life.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-07-03
FOOTBALL STAR OF
COLUMBIA FOUND.
John O'Bnerg Heir TO Fortune.
Found in Lille ToDn
In ARKANSAS

ST. LOUIS, July John o'Brien OF
New York, heir TO s1.ao0ooo, and
former soccer football star Of Colum-
bia university. has been located.
He is at Van Buren, Ark, working
as assistant engineer for the Mis-
souri, Pacific railroad at salary of
$500 a year.
o'Brien says he has no desire to re-
sumo his former social life in New
York
At the close OF his college year at
Columbia university in 1910. O'Brien
mysteriously disappeared after .bor-
rowing suit of clothes and suitcase
from a roommate.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-07-03
HYDE AND SCHNEIDER
MUST Go TO PRISON
Men Convicted of Land Frauds In
California Lose Fight for
ClemeDcy

WASHINGTON, July Frederick A.
Hyde and Joost Fl. Schneider, convicted
here in December, 1908. of land frauds
in California and Of<son, must begin
serving their prisof sentences.
Attorney General McReynolds today
ordered the supreme courts mandate
handed down to the district of Column
bia courts for enforcement OF the SEN
tence. Former President taft and
President Wilson denied clemency
Hyde got two years and a fine of
10000; Schneider got IA months and
a fine of 81 900.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-07-03
PORTERvILLE HAS RECALL
Device lis Invoked Asainst Trustee for
First Time in TuInre

PoRTERvILLE, July 1.-Two hun
dred names were affixed today to the
first recall petition ever circulated in
TuIare county The petition asks an
election TO name successor to Anton
Konda, city trustee OF Portervil1e,
charging incompetency and the use Of
his ofics FOR private gain.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-07-03


WASHINGTON. July "A story Of
misrepresentation. impersonation of
public men and organized effort to
influence Wall street fnanciers prob
ably without parallel in the history OF
congressional investigation, was un-
folded today before the senate lobby
committee.
A prosperous looking, seif-possessed
Individual calling himself David La
mar of New York, self-described as an
operator in stocks" and admittedly
the bearer Of several assumed names,
was the principal in the remarkable
session.
Lamar astonished the committee by
making detailed charge that the Union
Pac cidc railroads books had been forged
ins1so1 on an item covering $50. 900. 900.
and that as one result Kuhn, Loeb &
Co and the late E. II. Hartman had
laid the foundations of gigantic for
tune
"PART OF BEAR CAMPAIGN"
When Lamar had finished. Paul D.
Cravath of counsel for the Union Pa
cifc put in prepared statement to the
committee alleging that Lamars charge
concerning the sS2.OO0,0OO which
amount is connected with the Union
Pacific surplus-was part Of a bear
campaign to depress Union Pacific
stock. OF which the railroads officials
had knowledge for several DAYS.
Lamar stoutly denied there was ever
any mention that Lauterbach should
profit by legal fees.
with entire abandon. arousing the
committee to laughter at times by his
naive admissions, Lamar told Of his
impersonations, his participation in at
tempts to influence Wall street opera
tions and his association with Edward
J.auterbach, a New York lawyer. in
efforts to have Lauterbach retained by
the Morgan firm, the Union Pacific and
other great interests to head off con-
gressional activity.in Washington.
He telephoned to financial men and
lawyers in the names of Representa-
tive Palmer and Representative Rior-
dan.
lie assumed the gu'se OF Chairman
NfcCombs Of the democratic national
committee to telephone to Chairman
Hilles OF the republican national COM
mittee
ACTED IN FRIENDS INTEREST
The purpose of his representations,
Lamar contended. was to secure rein
statement for his friend, Edward Lau-
terbaeh, in the good graces OF the Nor
gan arm.
Members OF the committee tonight
demanded that Lamar remain in Wash
ington for reappearance tomorrow.
Lamar declared he prepared the res
olution for the Stanley invesa cation
or the steel trust; that it was given
10 Martin, who gave it to Congress
man Stanley. Subsequently. he said.
it was introduced in the house Of rep
reEentatives BY Mr.. Stanley with but
q few technical changes" from It's
original form.
DENIES EXTORTg0N ATTEMPT
Lamar denied that there had been
any attempt at extorting money from
Osn<1nu4d on Page 3, Column
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-07-03
ARMY AvIAToRs KILLED
Captain and Private Are Dashed to
Ground In Epernax

EPERNAY, France. July captain
Rey of the French army was killed
and mis- companion, a private of the
engineers corps. probably fatally in
jured when the military biplane in
which they were flying above the vii
lage of Bethon capsized today and
crashed to the ground.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-07-03
PARALYSIS EPIDEMIC
ALARMS CHICO FOLK
Several Cases. All Prominent Persons.
During Week In City and
Enyfrons

Especial Dispatch to The CalD
CHICO, July An epidemic Of pa
ralysis seems to have hit this section.
During the last week nearly a dozen
cases have been reported in the county,
some of them serious, and one fatal.
This morning w. A. Cox, resident Of
Chico yecino, was stricken and he is
in bad condition. The affiiction at
tacks elderly people. no children hay-
ing been caught.
All of the victims have been promf-
nent residents of the county
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-07-03

Mrs. William II. Beatty. wife Of the
chief justice OF the state supreme
court was rescued last night by her
nurse, Miss Florence Dixon. when fire
broke out in the residence at 24os oc-
tavia street. Mrs. Beatty is 75 years
old, and has been an invalid for nearly
a year.
Miss Dixon scented smoke fumes,
and making a search of the premises
discovered a blaze in the upper story
of the dwelling. She hastily removed
the invalid to the lower floor and then
returned to the upper floor to turn in
an alarm by phone. This done she
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-07-03
SINGER WHO is HER OWN
MANAGER COMES TO CITY
Madam Yvonne de TrevilIe Expresses
Hearty Disdain for slit skirts and
Other Bizarre Fashions

The worlds first "prima donna man
ageress, who manages herself and
press agents" herself and can do it
in IA languages. arrived at the st.
Francis last night.
She is Madam Yvonne de Treyille, a
bewitching warbler who has captivated
the fancy Of every court in Europe, and
whose voice has been heard in the far
east
Madame Yvonne has a hearty dis
dain for the modern day dress of
women.
It's so uncomfortable. she said,
and slit skirts are positively inn
moral
Her hobbies are motoring, archie
ology and languages
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-07-03
INVALID RESCUED BY NURSE
Fire Discovered in Beatty Home
Aged Wife of Chief Justice of State Supreme
Court Carried From Building

ment, who assisted her in bearing Mrs.
Beatty to an adjoining residence.
Later Mrs. Beatty was removed to
Adler sanatorium
The chief Justice was away from
home at the time. but was summoned
by the fire department.
The fire was caused by defective
hue. and the damage to the building
and contents will reach 1t is esti-
mated. $4,000
The home of Miss Clara Mayo. at
about $1,000.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-07-03
SHOOTING IN COURTROOM
Georgia Man Fires mt Alleged Assaiiant
of Girl

TAMPA, Fla. July Am the county
court here today E. 2. Green or Syl-
vanis, Ga. drew a revolver and fred
three times at W. e. Maddox, who was
being given preliminary hearing on a
charge OF assaulting Hazel oliver, aged
10, a niece of Green.
All three shots went wild. Green
was disarmed and Jailed.