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Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-21
BROAD STREET
MATTER AGAIN
Report Council Get Letter
from Road Commissioner.
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

bPEt'N' ~ ~ AF D-Nt " Vs.
Keyport, March 21.-The Broad
street question was again the center
of discussion at a special meeting
Of the mayor and council Wednesday
night. The meeting was called to
consider at once the reply received
by Clerk A. M. Walling to his COM
munication Of March IL.
In the letter submitted by Mr..
Reid, deputy supervisor of state
roads, he requested to know if $500
would agree with the borough esti-
mate of the cost for repair work to
put the street in first class condi-
ton, and the character OF repair
work to be undertaken, and what
share of the cost the borough was
going to stand stating that the many
applications for the state aid exceed
ed the state funds appropriated and
that it would be necessary for him
to be notified of all conditions and
work done personally, before the
payment of any state money.
The communication was discussed
at length and it is assured hat con-
siderable complications will now
arise. 1t Is freely estimated here
to have q nav macadam road built
it will undoubtedly cost $4,000;
that the road at the present time
is completely worn out and not re-
pair work but a new road is what
will have to be built; that the esti-
mate of 500 for repair work is a ri
diculous figure.
The clerk was instructed to reply
m fn1 StnUhno eeunnrufCnr ~ fhh
roads, and asked for an appointment
with him at his convenience. On the
motion OF Councilman Cherry, the
mayor was authorized to appoint q
committee to wait upon Col Stevens
whereupon the mayor named the
council as a committee.
The gas question was then con
sidered. Councilman Ed. Wharton,
Of the gas committee, brought up
the a~dvisability of the acquiring the
services of an attorney to look after
the borough's interest in the matter
at the meeting Of the Public Utility
Commission at Newark on Friday,
the 20, at which time the Atlantic
Highlands Gas Company and the
Standard Gas Company, of this
place, will place their affairs before
the commission, to s~ubstantiate the
necessity for the present high rate
of their product locally.
Messrs. Howard Lloyd and Ell
wood Van Brake, the committee ap-
pointed by the Matawan mayor to
act with the local committee, had
suggested that Attorney Allan
Strong, of New Brunswick. be re-
tanned Jointly by the boroughs to
look after their interests. The at
torney proposition was up for a gen
eral discussion and the common SEN
timent was against the engaging of
the services of any lawyer. 1t was
decided to have two such men ap-
pointed. While several were dis
cussed, no appointments were made
at the time.
The free delivery proposition was
again unearthed and talked over.
Clerk A. M. Walling was notified to
again write the postmaster general
on the subject.
The matter of REMEMBERING the
residences In the borough and plac-
ing of new sign boards on the streets
was also spoken of.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-21
KEYPORT

Mrs. Richard S. White returned
to her home in Osborn street We'd
nesday after spending q week with
relatives at Poughkeepsie.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Maurer, Jr.,
of New York city. were the guests
over Saturday and Sunday Of Mr..
Maurer's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jo-
seph Maurer, Sr., of Broad street.
Miss Florence NJ. Armstrong, of
First street, visited friends at South
Amboy Sunday.
Smith Grayatt will perform in
some fancy buck and wing dancing
at the Broadway theatre on the night
of Monday, April 7, at the minstrel
show under the direction of the Sill
yer band and Chemical Engine Com
pany.
Mr.. George W. Stidfale and son
Russell, Of Newark, are spending
several days as the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. William Baxter in Broad
way.
The Royal Arcanum celebrated
quartette will render several selec-
tions at the library benefit perform
ance to be given at the Surf theatre
Thursday evening, March 27.
James l.. Hammer. of Broadway,
West Keyport, left this week for
Baltimore, Maryland, and Virginia,
where he will buy oysters to be
tra~nsplanted to his beds In the bay
here, for the summer markets.
William t. Hopkins, OF New
Brunswick, Is enjoying a few days
with Mr.. and Mrs. William Baxter
in Broadway, West Keyport.
James Mckee, of this place, Is the
proud possessor of a letter from ex-
President Taft. Mr.. Mckee a short
time ago mailed to Mr.. Taft with his
compliments the Watterson editorial,
FLATS OFF," The ex-president ac-
knowledged the receipt Of the letter
and Mr.. Mckee has his autograph.
A rehearsal of the music to be rem
dered on Wednesday evening, March
26, at the St. Mary's Episcopal
church, was held Wednesday night.
Te. Regain, the piano dealer of
Front street, sold a piano this week
to w. S. Conklin, of Matawan.
The Offering taken at the Sunday
evening service at Calvary NJ. e.
church will be turned over to the
choir Easter Sunday. The money
will be used to defray the choir ex-
pense.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. Truck and family,
formerly residents of this place, have
again taken up their home here, af-
ter living for a few years in Allan
tic Highlands. ,...s..
The minstrel aggregation of the
Silver band and the Chemical Hose
Company held a rehearsal at the
band room in Division street last
night, Great progress Is being made.
r. e. Pearson has opened up a
piano display room in the store for
merly occupied by Horace Bannister
in Front street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-21
EASTER MUSIC
FOR KEYPOR1
Program Of Service at Cal
vary NJ. 4. Sunday
speoiai 70 the EVENING NEWs.

Special 10 the NE VS.
Keyport, March 21-A musical
Program OF unusal quality has been
arranged for Easter Sunday services
at Calvary NJ. d. church at the eve
ming service the cantata THE Risen
King" Will be rendered. The pro-
gram follows.
Morning.
prelude. An Easter Allelulia. Ashford
ANTHEM, He Is Risen. Harkner
& soloist Mr.. H. Lloyd.
Qffertory, SeTenata .Moszkowski
Tepor Sole, Selected, Mr.. Clarence
Templeton.
from the "Redemption."
Postlude, Unfold Ye Portals, Gounod
Evening.
prelud. Organ and Piano:
Trawuerci .......... Schumann
Antham, The Lord Is Risen, Ashford
Terry. soloists.
Soprano Solo, The Holy Cross. Starr
pffertory, ! Know That My Redeem
er Lives ............ Ha1lall
Male Quartette, Rise Glorious Con-
Queror Wilson
BY Messrs. Lloyd, Camp, Wharton,
and Tilton.
Tenor Solo, An Easter Offering
Ashford
BY Mr.. Geo. W. Brown.
cantata, The Risen King.
p. A. Scheuecker
Mrs. F. Schildkuecht, soprano,
Mrs. NJ, L. Terry, contralto, and
chorus of twenty-five voices.
Mrs. Il. H. Wharton, %orgsnist.
Miss A. L. Tilton, pianist.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-21
MONMOUTH COUNTY NEWS
FRENEAU EUCHRE CLUB
GIVE WEEKLY PRIZES
,nacfnt to tie EVENING NEWS.

Special TO the EVENING NEWS.
Freneau, March 21.-The Ere
neat Euchre Club, which meets
Tuesday evenings, was entertained
by Mrs. Herbert Burlew. The ladies
present we're Mrs. Frank Bachelor,
Mrs. James Thompson, Mrs. E. A.
Duncan, Miss Lillian Bolte, Mrs.
John Ford. Miss Ida Taylor, Miss
Lydia Cottrell and Mrs. Burlew. Mrs.
Bachelor won first prize, a decorat-
ed vase. Miss Taylor won second,
a china pitcher. Delicious refresh
ments were served. Mrs. Duncan
will entertain the Euchre Club on
March "a.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-21


An artist who passed a great part Of
His life In the Latin quarter tells Of
the ~frugality Of q Frenchman who llv-
AZ on q pension of 8 frapcs a week, in.
YpfvfnR a curious system, which the
Frenchman thus explained:
"Eet g simple, vaire simple! Sun
68s I go to re house of a good friend,
Md zatss / due 80 extraordinoirs and
INT SO much ] need no more till We'd
ptsday. On zat day ] have at my res
Auropt n large, vRire large dish OF
tripe and some onion. I abhor re tripe
Yes, and re onion also, and togezzeI
ley make me so III as / have no more
&py appetite till Sunday. Eet ees vaire
Simple.f-Tit-B Bits.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-21
TWO BOYS WALK FROM
BROOKLYN TO KEYPORT
special 70 the EVENING NEWS.

FpecIdI 10 The EVENING NEWS.
Keyport. March 21.-Ralph Bon
Ame and Leon Goldblat, two young
pedestrians of New York city, have
been enjoying the sights in this vi
elnity during the week, The youths
left their home in the city Monday
Afternoon, and laying their course
Across Staten Island, walked to this
place, arriving here about 10 p. m.
Monday night. While stopping here
the youths were the guests of Mrs.
I, Pearson, of Front street, a
6ousin of Mr.. Bonlme. The boys
We're also Red Bank visitors and left
this morning for their home.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-21

The latest and most improved Nc
Dougall Kitchen Cabinet is now on
Special Display and Sale at Thomas
West Company. A regular $500
design for $3.50, on Club Plan,
$1.00 down and 800 per week. You
can't afford to miss this bargain.
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-21

Save thousands of steps-own a
McDougall Kitchen Cabinet on our
COOPERATIVE Plan and never miss
its cost.
Thomas West Company.
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-21

Be a "Classified' advertiser. Sc
page eight.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-02-14
GENERAL RICHARD TAYLOR, c. S. A, COM
MANDEE IN WESTERN LOUISIANA.

marching his army in through Louisi-
ana from the west. The COnfederates
kept Il div islon of iaud troops Oh tie
Teche. with the gunboat Cotton at
hand to defend the waters The troops
numbered about 1900 and were com
manded by General Alfred MOuton
Banks stationed General Godfrey
Weitzel's brigade on the shores of Der
wick bay to watch the enemy on the
Teche and placed at WeitzePs com
mand four little light draft gunboats To
aid in holding the position.
AS often happens. the opposing lead
ers, General Richard Taylor of the Con
federateS and Weitzel, got into fighting
humor at the same time. Taylor made
ready to fall upon Weitzel on Berwick
hav. and Weitzei took the notion OF
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-02-14
Psychical Research at Harvard.

The popular idea of pSychical re
search is that it consists chiefly of
ghost hanting Such d view is about
as near the truth as the general i'm
preston that the new psychology deals
mostly with mental healing. In both
instances the public has taken one fea
ture of these intensely interesting and
important new fields of knowledge. or,
rather. Of Investigation. as the whole
thing. 1t IS true that the new psy
ch0logy does touch mental healing but
it relates e. the power Of suggestion
and of the SubconSciouS mind over the
formation of character. efficiency,
mental poiSe and moral tone, as well
as bodily health 1t is likewise true
that psychicaI research has concerned
itself with SO called Spiritistic phe
nomena, but it has also Investigated
unusual psychic facts, whether presum-
ed to relate to the dead or the living.
Every new science has brought upon
Itself ridicule because in the nature of
things it had to 90 into realms of shad-
oW where knowledge was vague. BY
patient investigation, however. the
shadows were dispelled and the lnowl-
edge became more definite. In st.
Augusune's day mathematicians We're
looked upon as not quite respectable.
During the middle ages all sorts of
scientists We're regarded as magicians
and as being slightly off color.
There is no reason why little under
STOOD facts concerning the human mind
should not be investigated as are the
facts of the material universe. 1t is
INFINITELY hopeful, therefore. that Har-
ward university has accepted the S1O.-
oOo endowment fund for psychical re
search and is to make it memorial
TO the late Dr.. Richard Hodgson. sec
rotary of the American Society For
Psychlcal Research for eighteen wears.
harvard is the first college to take
such a step. 1t assures not only that
the INVESTIGATION of ghost stories and
Oh psychic phenomena is to be respect
"ole' but that it is to be carried for
ward in a scientific spirit.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-02-14
By Captain GEO l. KILr1ER. Late u. $.

By Captain GEO [. KiLHER. Late u. s.
A L the beginning of 1873 the mid
"a die Mississippi river was still
"A closed to the Federal army and
navy in spite of lNarragut's sai-
liant deeds at New Orleans and the
running of the upper batteries at Nicks-
burg by his ships during 1862. General
n. 2. Banks had succeeded General
Benjamin +. Butler in the Federal
command at New Orleans. and Presi-
dent Lincoln had put him there for the
express purpose OF opening up the
Mississippi The Confederates block
ed the river with their land batteries
at Port Hudson and Vicksburg and had
all the approaches by land and water
to these river stronghoids well guarded
by troops OH land and numerous flo
tilla of light draft gunboats.
Banks decided to attack Port Hud-
son, but instead OF going at it direct up
the river he chose 10 turn or flank it by
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-02-14
Able OHiceholder.

i understand that you once sang In
a glee club"
les, replied the great politician.
anu want to tell you when a man
WIN voice like mine can hold a pO-
sition In gee club it shows that he
- some otticeholder." Los Angeles
Listener.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-02-14
The War Fifty Years Ago

A Sharp Encounter In the Louisiana Bayous--A Fed
eral Force Led by General Godfrey Wetze Attacks
General Richard Tayors ConfederatesThe Feder
ais Have Four Gunboats on Bayou Teche and the Con-
federates One Sharpshooters on Land Pick Off the
Ship Commander Gallant Advance of Federal Land
Forcss---Deadly Work of the RiflesConfederates
Burn Their Ship-Other Events of the Week.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-02-14

enemy Oh the other side the presence
of thc KprIuonterS in the earthworks.
and two rhed guns in the redoubt
sent she'll; crashing across the bayou
into the Vermont line.
The vermonters stood alone on the
east side Of the bayou and had. no
batteries with them. \ channel which
was unfordable separated them from
the remainder of the brigade, while
the Confederates had guns within
range of the position; also bridge
under cover of those guns by when
they might cross and overpower the
isolated EederalS
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-02-14

from tile batteries nio,'0 .-'''--
within easy range of the Cotton.
Opening brisk fire upon the Cotton
the sharpshooters killed her plio'S anu
several of the crew. \ bullet also ais
abled the arm of Captain Fuller.
Meanwhile the COnfederates III the
first line of pits chose for their target
the flagship Calhoun, which was
aground or fouled by the distractions
Commander Buchanan took his station
on deck regardless of danger to direct
the fire of the bow guns. He was III
stantly killed and his gunners driven
from their places by the pitiless hfe
rained upon them from shore
Word of the death of Buchanan, the
plight of his ship and the attack on
the Cotton caused WeitZel to push for
ward his land column independent OF
support from the navy. The Seventy
fifth New York and Eighth Vermont
formed for the charge under cover of
buildings and advanced upon the rear
of the rifle pits nearest the Calhoun.
The men in the pits We're Louisian-
ians Jealous in the defense of their
homes and so intent upon destroying
the Federal flagship that they paid nc
attention to the Federal troops until
the Vermonters We're close upon the
pits Firing volley at short range,
they abandoned the field, all except an
officer and forty men captured in the
pits by the Eighth Vermont
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-02-14
Crack Marksmen Open Fire

WeitZciS land column contained three
batteries comprising sixteen guns. and
these. with the guns of the navy, open
ed fire upon the Cotton and the Con
federate breastwOrks. Although the
little fleet stopped before the obstruc-
lions in the channel, the first line Of
troops rushed ahead on both sides of
the bayou. This line consisted of 120
picked men. sixty from the Eighth Yer
mont, led by Captain Dutton. and the
same number from the Seyenty-ffth
New York. under Lieutenant j. e.
Whiteside.
The men were the crack shots of the
hri0ade and under cover of the fire
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-02-14
Danger From Sunken Torpedoes.

The Cotton had been converted from
a large Mississippi steamer into a for
midabe floating fort, protected with
cotton bales and a casing of railroad
iron. She was heavily armed and COM
handed by Captain e. w. Fuller. With
crew of resolute men. Having been
driven out of Berwick bay in Novem-
ber 1862. by the Federal flotilla Operat
ing there. she had backed up the Teche.
which was too narrow to admit OF her
turning. and stood at bay in front Oh
two lines of earthWorkS extending from
either shore at right angles with the
channel These works were manned
by 1000 men and armed with ten
twenty-fouy pound guns.
In front of the batteries a line of
rifle pits covered a force of sharpshOot-
ers who had open range down the
channel To further battle an attack
ing force the COnfederateS had planted
a nest of torpedoeS and other channel
distractions below the Cotton's an
chorage.
Weitzels column, consisting of his
ments. biyouacked the night of Jan. Is
three miles from the gunboat Cotton
Early on the 14th two attachments de
ployed on either side of the bayou and
marched forward simultaneously. while
the little gunboat fleet assembled the
channel The channel being narrow
the fleet, under Flag Officer T. McKean
Buchanan. composed of the Calhoun.
the Estrella. Diana and KinSman.
steamed in line, the Calhoun leading
Buchanan had been in the same WA
tiers some weeks before with his little
fleet, and. although warned by negroes
that the bayou was planted with tor
pedoes below the Confederate position
he moved fParleSSly ahead until stop
ped by Instructions planted in the chan
mel. His ships We're all inferior to the
Cotton and had been hastily built to
cope with the enemy's boats on the in
land waters of Louisiana
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-02-14
Confederates Burn Their Gunboat

Retiring his men beyond the enc
mys range the Vermont colonel put
his line III bivouac for the night, which
was at hand. cold and stormy In
order To deceive the enemy as to the
strength of the Federals on the east
bank the Vermonters built long line
Of fires outside their picket line.
The Confederate commander plan
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-02-14

w1plng out the gunDoaL Cotuon, VINE.
he learned had been newly fitted up
with guns and stationed in the Teche
to guard the channel
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1913-02-14
The Cotton Out of the Fight.


By the retreat of the LouisianiauS
from the advance line OF pits the ia
bles were turned and the Cotton IN
peril, but her commander kept the
deck in spite of his wound and, taking
the place of the dead pilot at the
wheel, backed the ship slowly up the
river, whore she lay under the protec
ton of Il redoubt on the west bank
The Seventy-tifth New York was
marching up the west bank, preceded
at some distance by the skirmisherS
under Lieutenant Whiteside, who coy
cred themselves from Confederate view
by hillocks and other shelter as they
advanced.
Seeing the Cotton backing out of the
fight, her guns silent and no sign of
belligerency in her crew, WhiteSde
rushed to the bank of the BAYOU and
called out to the ship to strike her col.
orS. The brave lieutenant was almost
alone, for his men We're scattered
about, stealthily moving toward the en-
emy's trenches or watching cover thar
might hide Confederate marksnan
The main body of the regiment WA,
not yet up with the retreating gun
boat
No answer came to the lieutenant'S
hail from the crew of the gunboat
but a bullet from the swampy cane
brake on the side of the bayou crash
ed through his brain. and the second
brave leader on the Federal side WAS
out of the fight
The dash of the Eighth Vermont
upon the rifle pits of the Louisianian>
was blow on the enemy's flank and
complete surprise as well. From fine
captured pits the Nermonters marched
in line of battle up the bayou TO the
main line of Confederate works OK
tending from the bank at right angles
THESE We're opposite the redoubt on
the west bank. where the Cotton In,
and which the Seventy fifth New Yorl
would encounter should it coutinne +,
advance, Summoned to the protec
ton of the Cotton from the New Yorl,
ers, the Confederates in the broas
works had crossed the bayou on
hoating bridge. thus concentrating al
the strength of Taylor on the was,
bank
The Vermonters took possession o.
the abandoned trenches and deplovo,
scouts to the bank of the bayou. Tn,
scouts on the bank hatravod =.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-10-08
TALK OF THE TOWN

Ladies 75c silk hose for SOC per pair.
Ask to see them, At Vaughan's.
Victor lacey went this morning to
Wells River, where he will visit friends
for few days.
Three porous plasters--regular p cent
kind, at three for % cents at the Davis
Drug Stock sale Better put in stock
"A Possibility. a two-reel | NJ. p.
ly," also another good picture at the
Biiou.
Forty members Of Bright Star Rebek-
all lodge, No. is, /. o. o. f., went by
automobiles and teams to Washington
last night to attend. the annual meeting
OF the 18th Rebekah district Lodges
from Barre, Cabot, Plainfeld, East
Barre, Wiliamstown and Washington
were represented in the gathering of l5O
people assembled in the hall Bright
Star lodge exempified the Rebe1ah de-
gree and Number of grand lodge and
local officers contributed to the speech
making program. An excellent banquet
brought the affair to a close.
Secretary Fred w. Suitor of the Quar-
ryworkers' international association has
returned from an extended business trip
through several western states in the
interests OF the organization. While
absent, the secretary visited nearly all
of the large qnrryworkers locals in the
middle West. 1t was during his stay
in Wisconsin that he received news OF
the fire which threatened the destruc-
tion of the quarryworkers' headquarters
in the Scampim building. Secretary
Suitor stated to-day that the damage
to the association property was not as
large as had been at first anticipated.
The bulk of the valuable papers were
stored in fireproof drawers and other
important documents were out of the
danger zone Repairs will be started at
once, and in the meantime, the assoc;a-
ton will occupy an office in the front
of the block on the same floor.