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Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-05
BRAKEMAN KILLED
IN FALL FROM CAR
lohn Coleman Falls fom Shift
ing Train to Track on His
Head This Afternoon.
AT LEHIGH VALLEY YARD
Had Been an EmpIoye of Rail-
road Company at Different
Times for 35 Years.
At LEHIGH VALLEY YARD

Slipping from shifting train at
the Lehigh Valley upper coal yards,
about $50 o'clock this morning,
John Coleman, of 446 Johnstone
street, fell to the side of the track
on his head He sustained fatal
fracture of the skull and died at the
city hospital at 12:45 o'clock. His
body was taken in charge by Under
taker Garretson.
Mr.. Coleman, who had been en-
ployed as brakeman at different
times on the Lehigh Valley during
the past thirty-five years, was on a
coal train which was shifting cars
just above New Brunswick avenue.
Though no one saw him fall from the
top of the coal car, it is believed that
he was tightening the brakes by
turning the brake wheel with his rod
and that the rod slipped and he was
thus precipitated from the car. His
head struck on the stone roadbed.
He was found a few minutes later
by Frank Schultz, yardmaster of the
upper yards, and removed to the Le-
high Valley main Office, where he
was attended by DR.. M. S. Meinzer.
He was then taken to the city hospi-
tai in the ambulance in charge of
Patrolman Maher.
He was unconscious and remained
in that state until just few minutes
before he died, when he said few
rational words and lapsed back into
the coma state until the end. Mr..
Coleman, who was unmarried, is a
brother of Mrs. Charles K. Seaman,
of High street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-05

of a concert that six or seven hum
dred auditors enthusiastically de-
clared to be the greatest treat tha t
the music lovers of Perth Amboy
have ever been afforded. The pro-
gram, a finely arranged one, was pre-
sented under the auspices of the mu-
sic department of the Woman's Club
for the benefit of the Day Nursery at
the Ditmas theatre, under the direc-
ton of c. Y. Chamberlain.
To Mr.. Cham berlain, who conduct
ed the music in such an able manner
a large portion of praise must be
given for making the concert the
success that it was, and many others
who took part shoul dbe accorded a
share of credit for their untiring eff
forts in the interest of the society
and the institution for which the
benefit entertainment was given.
A talented chorus of nearly sixty
loists and musicians as Miss Dorothy
Ball, of New York, soprano; Alfred
70. McKenna, baritone; Mrs. Stephen
Won p Scepke, violin; Mrs. Samuel J.
Mason, piano; Malcolm McHose, yio-
lin; Stephen F. Semogyt, cello; e.
Proheska. double bass, and Nicholas
Morrisey, cornet.
The ability of the chorus, with its
orchestral accompaniment. found
praiseworthy expression in the rendi-
tion of Gounod's motet, "Gallia," and
when the last notes of this exquisite
composition had died away, the en-
raptured auditors remained in their
seats and compelled the singers to
acknowledge the enthusiastic ap-
p1ause.
This motet, with its beauty of tone
and depth of meaning, seemed we'll
suited to both the soloists and cho-
rus, the superb blending of voices
and the stirring rendition of the Sc
lection stamping the choral society as
a musical organization of the first
rank.
The theatre was well-filled at $40
O'Clock, when the chorus selection,
"Daybreak' by Gaul, opened the fine
program. This was followed by the
rendition of the Concerto, Opus 26I
(Max-Brueh), by Mrs. Stephen
Won P. Csepke, of Woodbridge. Her
playing was rendered with an
abundance of tone and coloring
that brought forth cordial demon
stration of pleasure from the audi
ence.
The appearance of Alfred G. Nc
Kenna was the signal for an outburst
of applause, and this popular soloist,
the possessor of baritone voice of
high musical quality and extraordi-
nary colorature, certainly fulfilled all
with his rendition of
the rollicking ballad, Danny Deev-
err" Molloy's tTrankadillo," Cad
mans "At Dawning," and Love is
a Bubble" by Allitsen. His selec-
tions were roundly applauded and
brought forth the singing of the dit
ty II Don't Want Nuthin' 'cept You"
and Sidney Homer's Requiem" as
encore selections.
Miss Dorothy Ball, who, to judge
by her reception, enjoys q large
measure of popularity with the con-
Continued on page A.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-05
Within TWenty-fouT Hours the
City Will Take Title to Park
mo. e. North Amboy.
WANT NAMES FOR PARKS
Send Suggestions to Park
Editor of EVENING NEWS
for Two Acquired Sites.

Public park No. 1. at New Bruins
wick avenue and Fayette street, is
scheduled to be thrown open to the
public on Sunday Within twenty
four hours from that time the city
will take title to park No. in the
northern part of the city and the
city's park system will officially be
declared under way. Movements are
under way to have concerts by a
band or fife and drum corps given
at the first park and to have attrac-
tive names attached to the recreation
places.
Under suggestion made by Alder
man John J. Clark as head Of the
committee on public grounds and
buildings, the first park is being
known as Park No ] until more
suitable name is decided upon. This
recreation place is being completed.
1t has been laid out in an attractive
manner. Grass seed was sown there
yesterday and rows of privet have
been planted. A floral bed had been
formed in the center of the tract and
a gravel walk has been established.
The walk will be rolled down tomor-
IOW. Will ldFOIdUlS WtdlAcl COh~
ditions continuing, the park may be
opened Saturday afternoon or even
ing. Thus far the city has taken no
action for any celebration in connec-
ton with the opening.
The city has entered into an agree
ment for the purchase of the former
Merritt tract for park purposes. 1t
contains about fourteen acres of land
and is situated between Amboy ave-
nue. and the Central railroad tracks,
about four blocks north of Hall ave-
nue.. Title will pass into the hands
OF the city on Monday.
1t is declared that attractive
names should be given to the rec
treation places. The EVENING
NEWS has decided to open a contest
for the selection OF desirable names,
and commencing today, Its park edit
tor will receive suggestions along
that line. The public is invited to
participate in the contest and send
the names they think most favorable
for the parks to the Park Editor, in
care of the EVENING NEWS. The
more names the merrier for the bet
ter may be the selections made.
Through the receipt of many sug-
gestions, it may become possible to
select names that will be appropri-
ate for each of the parks The
participants in the contest should be
careful to specify the park for which
the name is intended.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-05
SESSION TONIGHT TO
SELL LIGHT BONDS
Alderman John ]. Clark Says
the Municipal Light Plant
Scheme is a Big Gamble.
REN0UNCE THE RISK IDEA
Can't Understand Why HiIker
is So Interested as to Almost
Cause Ridicule at Times.
RENoUNCE THE RISK IDEA

Bonds for procuring $3.50, 900 with
which to erect a municipal electric
light, heat and power plant in this
city are scheduled to be sold to A. B.
Leach & Company and J. D. Everitt
& Company, joint bidders, at an ad-
journed meeting of the Board of Al
dermen tonight. While the meeting
was adjourned from Monday night
for the specific purpose of disposing
of the bond subject, several other
questions may be brought up. Mem
bers Of the board claimed they knew
OF no other subject of Importance due
to be brought up for action tonight.
Nothing was said concerning the se-
lection of a waterfront site for a pub
lie park and when the aldermen were
asked If this subject might be
brought up tonight, they said they
doubted it would.
City Treasurer James A. Rhodes
expects to complete negotiations
with the bond purchasers today
whereby the award will be made to-
night with the provision that the city
may buy the bonds back at any time
up to May rs. This is to provide for
any contingency that may arise, in
accordance with the wishes of a ma
iority of the aldermen as expressed
Monday night. They renounced the
idea of risking the unloading of
$150.000 worth of bonds without
definitely knowing whether the plant
would be erected and the money
could be used at this time. Alderman
F. William Hilker alone opposed this
step, which was held to be one of
precaution. He claimed it was un-
necessary, because he contended the
establishment of light plant was a
certainty. He claims it is up to the
aldermen as to whether the city pro-
cures light plant at this time.
Speaking along lines similar to
which other aldermen had expressed
themselves. Alderman John J. Clark
declared today that it was not Mr..
Hilker but the taxpayers who had to
be considered in the proposition He
held that the scheme was a big gam
BILE and he could not understand
why Mr.. Hilker was so awfully inter
ested as to almost cause ridicuIe at
times.
New bids for the proposed munich
pal plant are now being readvertised
for and are scheduled to be received
May 19 AS 1t is expected that the
contracts will be awarded within
week from that date, Mr.. Rhodes is
endeavoring to have the bond pur-
chasers agree to resell to the city up
to May 26 in event the lighting
scheme should not materialize. The
light plant bonds would pay a pre-
MUM of about s4,165. This should
not be lost through readvertising, if
possible, states Mr.. Hilker. Under
ordinary conditions the city has until
May IL, one week from today, to dis
pose of them The bids were as fol-
lows: The Leach and Everitt com
panies, $102.777; Harris Forbes
& Company. s102.6S3; Kean, Taylor
& Company and j. S. Ripple. s1o1.-
ITS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-05
Mass Troops at Peking.

Peking, May 5.-Military prepara-
tions are being made for the defense Of
Picking.
These preparations are being made In
anticipation of the ultimatum from Ja-
pan which China finds herself unable
to accept.
According to Chinese officials, whose
statements have been corroborated In
other circles, the government is max
ing no preparations elsewhere than at
the capital FOR defense. considering
that the Chinese will be unable to op-
pose the Japanese should they make an
attack
1t is asserted in high quarters that
100000 troops have been concentrated
In the environs OF Peking, but with suf
ficient ammunition for only brief re-
sistance
Special police and military precau-
tons have been taken throughout the
city, especially around the Winter pal
ace, where President Yuan Shi Kai re-
sides The officials declare that they
are suspicious that the Japanese may
attempt repetition of the Korean coup
d'etat.
The Japanese legation. 1t is said, noti-
fed the Japanese to prepare to leave
Peking and that many women and chill
dren are getting ready to depart Many
OF the Japanese men probably will take
refuge in the legation quarters If hos
tilities break out.
DR.. Paul s. Reinsch, the United
States minister here, expresses the
opinion that the missionaries and other
Americans in the interior are in no
danger whatever. He says the Chinese
government will preserve order in the
regions over which the Chinese hold
control.
Tokyo, May 5.-The cabinet I'm spe-
cial session decided to send an ultima
tum to China. The ultima tum will ac-
cord brief time limit for Chinas com
pliance with the japanese demands.
1t is explained In official circles that
Japan has no desire to resort to force,
but that China must be made to real
ize this country is determined upon the
acceptance of its program for solidify-
ing the peace of the orient
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-05
NEW YORK CITY MOTHERS IN
FEAR OF MURDER RIPPER

Special by United Press Wire.
New York, May 5.-New York is
terrorized by a ripper murderer who
in the past five weeks has slashed to
death two tots in the Railways Of
their homes in east side tenements
Today thousands of mothers on the
east side are keeping their little
ones indoors fearing the ripper will
go on another rampage. The police
learned today that last week, three
days before little Charles Murray
was slashed to death, Mrs. A. Cohn,
mother of Lenore Cohn, the first vic
tim, received a letter the writer de-
claring he was the murderer and said
he would kill children whenever he
wanted to-" Numerous cases of att
tacks on little girls of the east side
have come to light since the Murray
case.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-05
SAMUEL IREDELL NAMED
AS REVENUE COLLECTOR
ecial by United Press Wire.

Special By United Press Wire.
Washington, May 5-The appoint
ment of Samuel Iredell. of Bridge
town, n j., as internal revenue col
lector for the first New Jersey dis
trict, was announced today. The
district collectorship was one of the
places over which there was a bitter
patronage fight during the past ses-
sion of congress. The Presidents S
appointee was George Hamp-
ton This selection was held up until
close to adjournment when, through
Senator Marines efforts, it was re-
jected in senate.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-05
PEACE BETWEEN AMERICAN
AND FEDERAL LEAGUES SURE
special by United Press wire.

Special by United Press Wire.
St. Louis, May 1.-The fiat state
ment that a peace agreement be-
tween the American and Federal
Leagues has been signed, was made
in story printed in today's Repub-
lican.
Peace terms were signed be-
tween the American and Federal
Leagues at the recent peace meeting
in Chicago. The National League is
now the only obstacle to the consum-
nation of baseball peace. Absolute
yerification of the signing of such
an agreement which was rumored in
st. Louis about ten days ago, was
received last night. The attorney
who drew up the pact admitted the
American and Federal Leagues came
to an understanding at the Chicago
meeting"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-05
CONTINUE SEARCH FOR BODIES
OF TWO ROOSEVELT MEN

Fishermen and oystermen con-
tinued to search in the Staten Island
sound In the vicinity of Roosevelt to-
day in their efforts to recover the
bodies of Frank Peak and George
Dagi, who were drowned late Sunday
afternoon while on their way home
from Staten Island in small row.
boat. The reward offered for the
recovery of the bodies was today
raised to $50 Besides the SIS offer
ed by the state head camp of Wood
men for the finding Of Dagi's body,
friends of Peak have also offered $50
for the recovery of his body.
Ten boats are out with searching
parties today. Graphing irons,
oyster tongs and every other feasible
means of dragging the sound known
to the fishermen are being used to
find the bodies.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-05
GERMANS SINK
Il TRAWLERSIN
THE NORTH SEA
Submarines are Running
Amuck-Crews of Ships Es-
cape, All Landing at Hull.
BRITISH STILL RETREAT
Fighting for Possession of Po-
sitions Dominated by Ypres
Continue Paris Reports.
BERLIN is ELATED TODAY
Reports of Successes in Both
Theatres of War Celebrated
More Troops to Front.
BERLIN is ELATED TODAY
speeta! bu unttea Presa Wirs.

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of thA North sea fishing aeet hava
heen sunk in tbe Nortb 90 ~ :
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-05
SAY GULFL|GHT SUNK
WITHOUT WARNING
So Says Gulf Refining Com
pany, Owners of Tank Ship
Sunk by Submarine.
speciqI bu United Press Wtre.

Special bY United Press Wire
Washington, May 5.-The Gull
fight was torpedoed by submarine
without warning as it followed in
the wake of two British patrol boats
flying a large American ensign, as
cording to a message received at tn
state department from the New York
offices of the Gulf Refining Company,
owners of the vessel. The account
rested on statement from Chief
Officer Smith on the Gulfight and
counsel whose name was given as
Banfeld, an error it was beliey-
ed in cable transmission, since no
such name appeared in counsellors
list.
The latest American note to Ger
many in the case of the steamship,
VIM. P. Frye, sunk by the Kaiser's
raider, Prinz Eitel Friedrich, was
made public by the state department
today. A note was cabled to Ambas-
sador Gerard at Berlin April IS, and
is supposed to have been delivered
to the German foreign office May l.
The Erye's destruction was referr-
ed to as a Fiolaticn OF treaty obli-
cations imposed upon he imperial
German government, uncer exist
ing treaties stipulation, between the
United States and Pruss
The United States, it was continl
ued viii not consider the German
suggestion that the legality of the
ships capture and destruction the
claimants sctanding or the submit
of indemnity to be paid, be submit
ted to prize court. No question for
payment for cargo will be considered
went on the communication. Ger
many being held for payment for
ship, and loss to owners as set forth
in final damage claim.
Action in the matter of Gulfiight,
Falaba, Frye and other ships attack
ed or supposed to have been attack
ed by German war vessels is being
watched by European neutrals with
the most intense interest, was ap-
parent from state department devel-
opments today. Since the report of
the disaster to the Gulfight reached
here, diplomats of two other neutrals
have called at the department for
news of the incident" according to
their own testimony, and one admit
ted that the administration action
was being reported in detail to his
government
Norway, Sweden and Holland
diplomats are in much the same posi-
ton toward Germany as the United
States, all three having suffered from
submarine attacks. 1t was believed
that any action taken in Washington
would be copied by these nations
Little doubt was expressed that the
administration would shortly address
a vigorous note to Germany
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-05
COLD STORAGE REPORT
Special to the EVENING NEWs

SpecldE 20 fhe EVENING We US.
Trenton, May 5.-Moref resh meat
was in cold storage in New Jersey
ON April 1, last, than at any time in
the history of the cold storage indus
try, according to a statement issued
today by the State Board of Health.
The total amount of fresh meat in
storage at that. time was 1929
115 pounds, compared with $685.
68S pounds on April /, 1914, and
2,523,361 pounds April 1, 1913.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-05
TO ARRAIGN SCHROEDER IN
THE POLICE COURT TONIGHT

Among those to be arraigned be-
fore Recorder Pickersgill tonight is
Arthur H. Schroeder, who is to be
given a hearing on the old charge of
disorderly conduct preferred last
June, conviction on which charge
was set aside on technieality by the
supreme court. City Attorney Wight
yesterday secured the record of the
case last year and intimated to Chief
of Police Burke that he would have
the formal complaint prepared so
that Schroeder could be arraigned
tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-05
Answer Will be Refusal to
Meet Japan's Requirements
is Report in London.
HOSTILE ACT TO FOLLOW
Situation Looms Up as Most
Serious in England Concern
ing Treaty With Japan.
TROOPS ALREADY MASSED
England Can Do No More Than
to Advise Japs-Big Exodus
from Capital City.
TROOPS ALREADY MASSED
Special by United Press Wire.

Special By United Press Wire.
London, May 5:-The Japanese
situation loomed up extremely i'm
portant this afternoon. Tokyo re-
ports say the Jap ultimatum granted
only twenty-four hours for China to
reply. 1t is expected reply will be
a refusal to meet Japan's require
ments This will be followed by
hostile action by Japan. British Off
cials are watching the situation very
closely because of possibilities in
yolved. The British-Japanese treaty
contains no provisions which would
permit England to do more than ad-
wise Japan.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-05
NOTICE

All members of the Worknan's
Sick and Death Benefit Fund, Branch
No. rrS, are requested to assemble at
the home of our late brother John
Dacza, Paul Street, Fords, n. J., at
res3o a. M Thursday, May 9th, to
attend his funeral.
HERMAN DETTMER,
Secretary
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-05
MANY HEAR CONCERT
. OF CHORAL SOCIETY
Finely Arranged Program Un-
der Music Committee Of
Woman's Club Scores Hit.

To say that the Choral Society
scored big triumph in its first pub
lie appearance here last night would
be speaking only in a mild manner
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-05
NOTICE.

companions of Amboy Chapter,
No. Al, r. A. NJ, are earnestly re-
quested to meet at the chapter rooms
Friday, May Z, at 1:15 p. M, for the
purpose of attending the funeral of
our late companion, V. Newell
James. VIM. e. Mccullough, NJ. e.
H. P. Geo. w. Hoagland, Secretary.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-05
Rose Thorn Wound Poison.

Cranbury. May 5-John G. Ben
nett, well known Monmouth eoun-
ty nurseryman, is seriously i'll with
blood poisoning that developed from
infection Of a tiny wound made by
the prick of rose thorn.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-05
Grading at Public Market.

Sealer Of Weights and Measures
Henry loft is having the public mar
ket square graded The incline on
Smith street, near Maple, is being
shaved off to the level of the curb
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-05

If it's sewing machines or expert
repairing you want see Salter, 3S3
State street. 15S31-5-1-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-05

If it's sewing machines or expert
repairing you want see Salter, $50
State street. 15S31-5-1-tf%
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-05

EMPLOYMENT OFFICE-Any kind of
help furnished. 361 Maple St, phone
367. -5-5-S-fp.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-05
Fighting Continues at Ypres.

Special bB United Press Wire.
Paris, May 5.-The fighting for
possession of positions dominated by
Ypres continues without let up day
and night Artillery and infantry
encounters follow each other and
both sides are being heayily reinforc-
ed. The allied lines have been
Strengthened out and all the new pn-
sitions are being well maintained.
The Germans have brought up a
new force which attempted to
break through the British lines. En
night attack last night the Ger
mans were repulsed with heavy loss
es and it is stated that as they we're
retreating the French guns caught
the Germans on their flank. kill
ing and wounding many of them
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-05
FuHSoH Won't 7 henH Can't
CHAPTER III.

Board of Aldermen
told that the location
Of
feeling reliance that WE HAVE
REQUIREMENT and that site IS the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-05
H A YES ES T A t E

of Catalpa Avenues with
the RIPARIAN RIGHTS FOX
suitable park No site could De more
favorable this judge for yourself
EVERY PERSON READS is URGENTLY REQUESTED
TOINSPECT HAYES ESTATE TAKE STROLL DOWN lhERE
THIS WE ARE WILLING THAT
YOU SHOULD JUDGE.
(To be continued tomorrow)
ALPERN COMPANY
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-05
Berlin is Elated.

Special by United Press Wire.
Berlin, via The Hague and Lon.
don. May Germany today was
more confident than ever before that
Continued on page A.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-05-05

WEATHER -- Partly
cloudy tonight and
Thursday. Moderate
westerly winds.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-09-15
UP TO GERMANY IF
PEACE WITH u. S. is
TO BE CONTINUED
Washington Has Hopes of Securing from
Berlin a DiSGUOlUGI of the Sinking of the
Arabic Until Germany GiUes or Refuses
Promise, President Wilson viii Not Act
NOT SATISFIED WITH STORY
OF THE HESPERIAN TRAGEDY

TO Holland. II was understood ho
would sail the latter part of next
week on a Dutch steamer Thought
he will be con leave IL is believed
Austria will not reopen a dispute byl
returning him.
Pending arrival Of copies Of paper&
from Captain James F. J. Archibald@
no action will be taken by the Stats
Department against Captain Won Pa
pen, German militay attache.
Regarding the Anglo-French blk
lion dollar loan. being negotiated BY,
European fnanciers In New York. tho
administration present dispositionl
Is not to interfere. unless formal
complaint Is made by one of the Teus
tonic Allies. There is no intimation1
yet that such objection Will be forth
coming.
Ambassador Bernstorff left Wash<
ington for New York Tuesday night
about twelve hours earlier than had
been expected It was expected he
would return as soon as he received
fresh official word from Germany.