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Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-30
EFFORT MADE To
PRESERVE PIPE
Water Board Held Last Meet
ing of the Year.

Several subjects, one of the prin-
cipal of which was the prevention of
decomposition of waterpipe by cleo
trolysis, were taken up for discussion
and consideration at the last meeting
of the present Board of Water Com
missioners last night. At the conclu-
sion of the session President c. ID.
Snedeker, the retiring member,
thanked the other commissioners for
past favors and expressed satisfac-
ton over the excellent manner in
which they had worked together. He
wished them success in the future.
1t was the last meeting at which
Alderman n-at-large-elect w. Guy
Weaver served throughout as clerk.
He proposes to open the first meeting
of the new board Wednesday, Janu-
airy Z, and then tender his resigna-
ton as clerk. The position, which he
has held for about four years, pays
$500 a year, or s25 a month. Begin
ming January i Mr.. Weaver viii
serve as alderman -at-large.
AS means Of preventing the de
terioration of waterpipe along State
street, the Public Service Railway
Company suggested to the water
commissioners that they run a cop
per wire from the water main to the
trolley rails at State and Fayettc
streets, and run a similar wire FROM
the main to the negative wire al
State street and buckingham ayenne,
! The plan did not impress the com
missioners favorably.
A majority seemed to thinh i;
# A. al
Commissioner Sibley concluded II
would be dangerous. The Inattcr
was finally referred TO the pipe com
mittee for investigation and a report
The suggestions We're made bF the
railway company following the re-
| port of numerous leaks in water
service lines along State street, be.
| tween Jefferson and Fayette streets
| Superintendent Crowell stated last
night that the leaks were most plent-
iful under the trolley switch at that
point.
The purchase of lots No. l90 and
/ i191, located near the Old Bridge
station, was referred TO the real
estate committee. Announcement was
made to the board that the property
! comprising two acres, could be pur-
chased for $35 lot.
The board received communica-
ton from the Heinie Safety Boiler
Company concerning the installation
of a new boiler at the Runyon pump
ing station, heard reports of officers
and granted a requisition for supplies
of pipe and c.her material to be used
at the water works. They discussed
at length the use of lead pipe and
brass couplings over iron pipe and
! connections.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-30
GIVEN DECISION
IN AUTO ACTION

In a decision handed down by
Judge John w. Beekman in the dis
trict court this morning, Walter j.
Ernst, a plumber of New Brunswick
avenue, was given the right of pos
session to an automobile in the re-
plevin suit he brought against Jens
A. Jensen, which was heard last
week. The plaintiff was represented
by Emil Stremlau and the defendant
by himself.
The plaintiff claimed that the de-
fendant had agreed to put his auto
mobile in running order for Sl5 and
had three witnesses to cOrrOborate
a verbal agreement to that effect.
Mr.. Jensen was the only witness for
himself The latter claimed that he
had agreed to repair the transmits
sion for SIG, and that other work
done on the machine amounted to
$500. The plaintiff refused to pay
the bill, following his finding the
machine would not run, according to
his testimony. The repleven suit to
get possession of the car followed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-30
KILLED WHEN GUN
IS DISCHARGED
MartlnuSen Met Death TeSter-
Gay at Milford.

The accidental discharge OF a
Ioublc bar. ei shot gum Win Wnicn
.1e was trying to ria his farm OF
,ray dogs, was the cause 'ot the
lcaih OF Jorgou Marllnuscn, at his
cmo in Milford, early Yesterday
morning: Mr.. NIartinusen got
up about 6 o'clock yesterday
.nolnmg and taking his gun had
some out near the barn his son,
Julius Martinusen, ana ano,hei
young man employed about the place
We're in the barn doing the milking.
They heard shot fired but think
ing nothing Of it paid no attention
to IT, When the young man was
going to the house he found Martin
usen lying in the pathway in pool
of blood, with the gun lying beside
him. He ran to the barn and SUM
moned Mr. Martinusen's son julius.
Together with Miss Laura Martlnu-
sen, daughter, they carried him
toward the house, but he expired
before they reached the porch.
The wounded man was unable to
speak when found, and it is believed
from the position of the body and
Lle gun dlonS sue VI nm, Ihh' hN
had taken the barrel of the gun with
which to strike one of the dogs with
and that 1t was accidentally dis
charged. In doing this it is thought
that he was trying to get his own
dog out of the way so as not to
shoot it. The shot from the gun
tore a large hole in his stomach.
Because of the distance it was un-
able to get any details of the death
yesterday.
Mrs. Martinusen, who was at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. William
Handerhan, in Fords, when the news
OF the death of her husband reached
here, is now prostrated with grief
The body win be brought to this city
Friday and viii remain al the un
dertaking parlor of Eugene j. Null
len, in New Brunswick avenue, un-
til Sunday, when the funeral Will be
held at / o'clock in Washington
hall. Interment will be in Alpine
cemetery. Members of Perth Am
boy Camp, No. 10, Woodmen of the
World, Po Ambo Tribe, No. 65, I'M
proved Order of Red Men, Mohawk
Council, No. 36, Degree Of Pocahon-
tas, and Court Amboy, No, So, For
esters of America, of which he was
la member, win attend the service,
in body and conduct The last rites
OF each order.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-30
To GET
APPROPRIATION
For Improvement of Streets
Mayor at Work.

Endeavoring to keep aliyo the
subject of improving Amboy and
New Brunswick avenues that suit
able appropriation may be secured
from the state motor vehicle fund
during the coming year, Mayor
Ferd Garretson telegraphed to State
Road Commissioner stevens and
Freeholder Kerr at Trenton this
morning. He had intended, but ow-
ing to stress of business found 1t
impossible, to attend a conference
with the state road commissioner
for the purpose of settling on 1914
appropriations for road improve
ments. In order that Col. Stevens
may be made thoroughly acquainted
with the needs and the intentions
with respect to improving Amboy
and New Brunswick avenues in this
city, Mayor Garretson has asked him
for a conference to he held later on.
The executive will then report on
what has been done, what it is de-
sired to do and learn what funds are
available for the improvement,
Out of an allotment OF $4,000
made last year for the improvement
of the thoroughfares in question,
the city has spent 5000 on temper
ary repairs to carry it through the
winter. 1t is the intention of Sc
curing as much money as possible
in 1914 to add to the remaining
$14, 100 for the purpose of Install
ing the most lasting kind of pave
nents. 1t is intended to to improve
New Brunswick avenue from the
Lehigh Valley railroad tracks to the
citys westerly boundary line and Am
boy avenue from New Brunswich
avenue to the northerly boundary
line. In doing this, it will be en-
deavored to construct pavements as
fai as possible, starting at the south
erly end of Amboy avenue and at the
railroad tracks over New Bruins.
wick avenue Indications are that
the work will be started as early in
the spring as possible.
In view of the fact that Mr.. Kerr
had notified Mayor Garretson of the
conference, held with Col. Stevens at
Trenton at II o'clock this morning
the executive sent telegram to him
stating it was impossible for him
to appear. Being anxious to let the
road commissioner know that the
city is deeply interested and is work
ing for the best means of improving
the thoroughfares in question, Mr.
Garretson telegraphed to Col. Stew
ems that he desired conference
with him in regard to the subject
and that he would write to him.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-30
AUTO IN CRASH
WITH TROLLEY
Rams Central Car at Oak Street
Mo Injuries.

Two men were shaken up and
fright was caused among about
fifteen trolley passengers when an
auto truck and Jersey Central car
collided at Smith and Oak streets
about ABS O'Clock yesterday after
noon. Harry Leichtman and A.
on the truck at the time. The latter
claimed he sustained an injury to his
leg, but City Physician M. S. Meinzer
failed to find any.
The auto, which belonged to
Leichtman Brothers, of 233 East
Eighty-fourth street, New York City,
WAS being driven southwark on OAK
street by Leichtman, and the car, No.
SO, was going westward on Smith
street when the accident occurred. ].
a. Ahern was in charge of the car rs
conductor and Fred Everson was the
motorman. The auto truck bore New
York license number 1892. Leicht-
man said he lived at 233 East Eighty
fourth street, and Cohen at 224 East
Eightieth street, New York City.
They were seated side by side at the
front of the truck as the vehicles
came in collision. Neither Motorman
Everson nor Leichtman saw the re-
spective vehicles approaching until
it was too late to avoid collision.
The forward part of the auto was
slightly damaged and some damage
was caused to the side of the trolley
car.
Patrolman Lybeck aided in right
ing matters and cleared the street
intersection for traffic. He summon
ed DR.. Meinzer to attend to those
who might have been injured, but his
services were not found necessary.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-30
CITY OFFICIALS HAD A BIG
Time ON new YORK OUTING

Mayor Ferd Garretson, members
OF the Board of Aldermen and al
dermen elect enjoyed their theatre
party and dinner in New York yes
terday. Their program as outlined
was carried out Alderman +. A.
Seaman and Alderman at Large-elect
w Guy Weaver were not on hand
Mayor Garretson and Alderman
elect John Kelly joined the party
during the dinner at the Kaiserhof
last night. The others attended a
matinee at the Hippodrome, and all
hands witnessed a performance Of
Potash and Perlmutter last night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-30
viii Meet Again Wednesday to
Select County Officers -
Sworn in by Justice of Peace
Sedan Yesterday Afternoon.
COUNTY BRIDGE ACTION
Harrison Man Asks Board for
Damages Received When
Auto Crashed Through Span
Over the Raritan River.
Special to the EVENING NEWS.


New Brunswick, Dec. 3O:-The
Board of Freeholders, consisting Of
five members, reelected last Novem-
ber, were sworn in yesterday for the
coming two years of administration.
Justice of the Peace Charles Sedan
administered the oath of office. The
board consists of the following:
Theodore Cohn, Of New Brunswick;
A. J. Gebhardt, of Highland Park;
Alfred T. Kerr, of South Amboy;
William d. Casey, of Roosevelt, and
A. J. Ely, OF Dayton. The board will
convene again next Wednesday and
proceed to select the county officials.
1t is understood that all the present
officials will be reappointed, includ-
ing County Road Supervisor James
De Hart, of North Brunswick town
ship.
A communication was read at yes
terday's meeting from John O'Con-
nor, of Harrison, who claims he suf-
Tered financial loss of $75 when
his heavy truck recently broke
through the county bridge between
Perth and South Amboy. He asked
to be reimbursed. The truck carried
fifteen-ton load, it is said. 1t was
referred to County Solicitor John A.
Coan, of South Amboy. Several
trucks have broken through the
bridge during the past month, and
an agitation has been started by
F'reeholder Kerr for legislation pro-
hibiting heavy loads to travel on
county bridges.
County Engineer Brewer, Of Union
county, Informed the board that the
two bridges at Railway have been
completed The cost was maintained
Jointly by Union and Middlesex coun-
ties, as the bridges are dividing lines,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-30
S|W|ND[ERS' CASE IS
IN HANDS OF JURY

Special ov United Press wr..

Washington, Dec. 30:--The owner
of seyenty-eight radium mines, Mrs
Catherine Mary Curren, of Denver,
Col, today wrote to Assistant Sur
geon General Rucker, of the United
States Public Health Service, advis-
ing that she will erect a radium fac
tory in Denver next year and critics.
ing the agitation for public owner
ship of radium mines, by DR.. Howard
A. Kelly, Of Baltimore, and A. J..
Dupont, of Delaware. She claims
there is no radium trust DR..
kelly's radium cost him, Mrs. Curren
says, only s15.4S per milligram, as
against prices to his medical eompet-
itors of 800.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-30
Eagle Club PinoChIe.

In the weekly pinochle tournament
of the Eagle Athletic Club at the
clubhouse, last night, George Seaman
was awarded first prize; H. Ander-
son, second; Val Beck, third, and
Edward Palmer, the consolation
prize. Arrangements for the pig
roast at the clubhouse tomorrow
night to celebrate the passing of the
old year and the commencing of the
new year have been completed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-30
.TWO PETIT THIEVERY CASES
BROUGHT BEFORE THE POLICE

Two cases of petit thievery were
brought to the attention of the po-
lice about o'clock last night. Mrs.
Volrinsky, of 685 State street, COM
planned to Patrolman Muska that
someone had stolen an oyercoat
from in front of her dry goods store.
He was described as being five feet
and ten inches tall, weighing about
100 pounds and having dark com
plexiOn.
On complaint of Mrs. Deitz, of
Maurer, Patrolman Kasyrczak ar
rested George Roberts shortly after
7 O'Clock last night. He was ac-
cused of stealing clothes from line
at her home.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-30
SCHMIDT JURY
STILL At ODDS

New York, Dec. 30:-The jury in
the case of Hans Schmidt, murderer,
Is still without a verdict. They were
reported to stand 10 to for convic-
ton. Crowds filled the criminal court
room to await the outcome and many
Of the number were woine /.
After twenty four hours delibera-
ton the jury is still without a YER
dict. A mis-trial seems to be
threatening because of the Illness Of
Juror Wymann, whose condition is
ssrious A cot was taken into the
Jury room at noon. When the jurors
appeared before Judge Foster they
said the foreman said they were ap-
parently deadlocked, but were sent
back for further deliberation by
Judge Foster.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-30
CHRISTMAS DANCE HELD At
RARITAN CLUB LAST NIGHT

About twenty-five couples attend
ed the Christmas party held last
night at the Raritan Yacht Club. The
hall was prettily decorated for the
occasion anG large Christmas tree
was erected in the middle of the hall.
Presents were given to each guest,
R. O. Hosings impersonating Santa
Claus. Dancing was enjoyed until
an early hour this morning with mu-
sic furnished by Kenneth Martin $
orchestra.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-30
Observation-Disclosures

Annual January Cleaning Sale of Furs
begins Saturday, Jan. 3rd. A sale in
volving about $4,000 (at beginning of
the season prices) worth Of superb,
fashionable and thoroughly dependable
Furs, made up into great variety Of
Coats, Sets and Individual Pieces, to be
sold for about $4,000
Details in the newspaper Friday Jan
uary End. j. Kreielsheimer & Son, 1873
Smith ST., Perth Amboy, N. j.
1I3S-12.30-3lk
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-30
STILLMAN SUCCEEDS EDGAR


Special to the EVENING NEWS.
Trenton, Dec. 30;-Goyernor Tay-
lor today appointed Frank NJ. Still
man, or Railway, as a member of
the Board of Managers of the State
Reformatory at Railway. He sue
ceeds William Edgar, deceased, Of
Woodbridge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-30
NOTICE
Perth Amboy Trust Company,

Perth Amboy, N j., Dee. 10, 1913
AT the regular monthly meeting of the
Board of Directors, held today, a semi
annual dividend of three (3%) per cent.
was declared on the capital stock of this
company, payable January 1st, 1914, 20
stockholders of record as at close of
business December II, 1913.
s. RIDDLESTORFFER,
Secretary.
672-12-11-18-24-30#
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-30
MEMS CLUB TO ENTERTAIN

The second of the series of enter
tainments under the auspices of the
Mems Club will be held at Simpson
Methodist Episcopal church tonight.
The entertainment will consist of a
lecture by DR.. Andrew johnson on an
Interesting subject. Many tickets
have been sold for the series and it
Is expected that large crowd will
be on hand to hear this well known
speaker.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-30

Berlin's Annual January Clearing
Sale of Coats, Suits, Dire IS, Skirts,
Waists and Children's ware begins
Saturday, January 3rd, A sale involv-
ing about $4,000 Cat the beginni ig of
the season prices) worth of women IS
and misses apparel of standard quality,
good workmanship and styles to be sold
for $2,250. Details in this newspaper
Friday, January End. The Berlin, 1873
Smith St., Perth Amboy, N. ].
1157.l1-30-2ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-30

s. spitzer's store is fully stocked
with the choicest wines, liquors and
cigars, ready for the Holiday trade.
Mail and phone orders promptly at
tended to. 8. Splitter, Wine and Liquor
store, cor. Smith and State SITS. Phone
7l5.-Adv.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-30
SAYS He WILL NOT SUCCEED
WALDO AS HEAD OF POLICE

S0eo'W ~ UWl9d PFfAN VIE
Boston, Dec Following re
port that Henry Bruers, repre- sent
ing May or-elect John p. Mitchell Of
New York was In Boston today for a
conference with W. Cameron Forbes,
former governor general of the Phil
ippines, to urge him to accept the
office of police commissioner of New
Yor, Forbes announced that he will
not succeed Waldo as head of the po-
lice department of that city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-30
WITH BREAK IN WATER MAIN,
FIRE DOES $50, 900 DAMAGE

SDeciai by United Press Wire,
Montreal. Dec. 30:-With the city
almost without water from a break
in its water main, firemen today stood
helpless while fire ate into two
stories of a new brick building The
valves of a reservoir were finally
opened to extinguish the blaze. The
damage was $4,000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-30
ARoN KAUFMAN's S JEwELRY

All you who would Ike to send New
Year IS gifts of fine solid gold jewelry
to your friend, but cannot think of any
thing to give, would discover all the
ideas you could use, and many more at
Aron Kaufman, 344 State st.
1148-12-30-1t#
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-30
SEIGEL STORES BANKRUPT
saecloI BY Cnited press wtro

Boston, Dec. 30:-The Seigel
stores, known throughout the coun-
try, went into the hands Of receivers
today. as d result of lengthy proceed
ings brought IN the United States
circuit court here John Shepard,
.Jr.. and William \ Marcle. of New
YorE, were appointed as receivers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-30
COUNTY FREEH0LDERS
TAKE OATH Of OFFICE
QUEEN
DIES SUDDENLY
s,s,,aI sv United rrsss wire.

Stockholm, Dec. 80: - Dowager
Queen Sophie, of Sweden, died here
today after a brief illness. She was
seventy-seven years old, and the
widow of the late King Oscar II who
died December 8, 1907. Before her
marriage to the late king the Dow
ager Queen was Princess Sophie, of
Nassau. She was the mother of the
present King, Gustaf V.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-30
NOTICE
pERTH AMBoY TRUST OoMPAN

Perth Amboy, N. j., Dec. 10, 1913.
The Annual Meeting of the Stock
holders of the Perth Amboy Trust Com
pany will be held at TIE principal
place of business of the company, lat
Smith Street, Perth Amboy, N. j., on
Tuesday, the Thirteenth day of Janu-
ary, 1914, at three clock P. NJ.
This meeting is called for the pur-
pose of election of directors for tie en-
suing year and for .he transaction of
such other business which may legally
come before the meeting. The polls
will be open from three o'clock to four
0 clock P. NJ.
8. RIDDLESTORFFER,
Secretary.
671-12-11-23-30-l-12"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-30

New York, Dec, 30.-A serious
fire broke out this afternoon in the
Old Slip district on the lower East
Side. The blaze threatened TO result
in extensive damage.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-30
ALL TRACE OF MAN WHO SHOT
FIVE is LOST BY THE POLICE
Special By ynfted press Wire.

Pittsburgh, Dec. 3O:-All trace
was lost today of Henry Rokowski
who terrorized West Homestead
Sunday, killing a constable and
shooting several others. Two of his
victims will probably die. The po-
lice say he started out to kill eight
persons.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-30
Word to Husbands

The man who praises his wife
cheapens her, and he who criticises
her cheapens himself.-Ella Wheeler
Wilcox.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-30

Davis Quality New Year 5 Cards,
Books. Subscribe for magazines here.
j. P. Holm, ls5 Smith Street.
1164-l2-30-lt*
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-30
NEW YORK RESTAURANT
Q19 smith st,

aides and Gentlemen. Neat and Clean
REGULAR DINNER 30c.
Everything xon Home Made Plan.
FURNISHED Ho ns by the Day, Week
Month.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-30

Sewing Machines-Low prices at A.
Jensen, 33o State st.
e01-12-19-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-30

AUTOS FOR HIRE. SEXTON
1920 o+&
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-30

ARE YOU GOING TO BUY A NEW
CAR IN THE SPRING? @UY A HUD
SON LIGHT SIX FROM SEXTON.
111o1o- -24-0tN
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-30

1914 Ford cars now here; demon
strated by Jensen or Sexton
1155-12-3O-tfN
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-30

AUTOMOBILE AND DRIVERS Ii
CENSE NOW ISSUED By SEXTON.
AT Is SMITH ST.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-12-30

WEATHER-Wed-
nestIay probably fair.
North to west winds.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-12-18
WAITING WITHOUT
GREAT INCONVENIENCE

The late snow storm. which made
the operation Of automobiles an i'm
possibility on the streets of Canon
City and along the country roads for
that matter has been to some extent
consoling to DIR. G. C. Lamb. as 1t has
enabled him to await the coming from
the factory OF certain repairs for his
car with greater patience and equ-
n.mity than would otherwise have
been the SAGE.
Recently in making n run in his ma
chine between Soda Point and Three
Mile spring the doctor had an expert
ence that put his car out OF business
and came near resulting in severe in
injuries, If not death. to himself.
Bowling along at a speed of fully
twenty-five miles and hour at a mar
row place in the road. with a bluff on
one side and n sheer drop OF fifteen
or twenty feet into Sand creek on the
other. the knuckle of the steering gear
controlling the auto brake. rendering
the driver helpless to anything but 70
await results. 1t was an even chance
whether the machine would go into the
creek or run into the mountain side.
Fortunately the latter occurred and
nothing more disastrous took place
than the smashing in of the front OF
the auto. A spring was broken and
considerable damage done. but the
doctor escaped without injury. 1t
was a close call and the doctor is
congratulating himself that the affair
was no worse.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1913-12-18
HAD HARD TINE
6ETTIHe THROuGH

Earl Wright, recently appointed &C
succeed Howard King as line rider for
the Arkansas Railway. Light & Power
company, with headquarters on Gar
den Park. will tomorrow endeavor 20
remove his family from 7ls North
Sixth street TO his new station. last
Saturday Mr.. Wright left here with a
wagon load of household goods for
Garden Park. but was unable to get
beyond Fifteenth street because Of
the great depth of snow. On Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday OF this weel;
the condition OF the roads had i'm
proved but little and his furniture re-
manned stored in a vacant house near
the northeastern limits of the city.
On Thursday he again started out 10
haul his stuff through to destination
this time with four-horse team. He
found the snow in places almost i'm
possible to penetrate and was talle'
several times in consequence of II
and forced TO shovel pathway
through It for the horses. He finally
succeeded nmaking the trip. but the
experience was not one that he would
care to repeat.