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PERTH AMBOY EVENING NEWS.
VOL. II NO. 277 PFRTH AMBOY, N. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24. 1903. SECOND EDITION
STATEN ISLAND FERRY
AT FAYETTE STREET.
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Radical Changes to be Made in the Rapid Transit
System and Perth Amboy Figures Promin
ently?Quick Trip to New York,
TWO MINUTE TRIP ACROSS THE SOUND.
Some time in the next twelve months
the Staten Island Rapid Transit Com
pany will begin the work of improve
ments, plans for which have just been
prepared, which include the changing
of the present ferrv slip to Fayette
street on this side of the river and
the extension of railroad in Totten
ville to a point just north of Brown's
shipyard, and numerous other im
provements.
The News is able to make the' above
announcement to its readers as a re
sult of an interview which one of its
roportors has had with one of the
officials of the railroad, hieh in
authority.
This, the News reportor learned, is
bat a part of a big plan whioh the
officials of the railroad have under
consideration to improve the entire
systom for tho sole purpose of cutting
down tho running time to one hour
between Perth Amboy and Now York.
Tho wise ones of the company evident
ly figure that the full patronace of
this city is worth the amount to be
spent.
The improvements to be made will
begin at this end of tho road first
where the groat changes are to be
made. Every alteration will be with
tho idea of saving time. ' Every min
uto saved, it is argued, moans thous
ands of dollars to the company. To
make with^the regular trains all the
stops and changes from boat to train
and from train to boat in one hour,
will be a feat in engineering hard to
accomplish.
With the two ferry slips changed at
Tottenville and Perth Amboy they
will bo within 200 foot of being direct
ly opposite each other. The people of
Tottenville may not like the change
for it will make them walk consider
ably further to take the train or boat,
but it will mean to the company the
saving of from four to five minutes.
In other words this official said from
the time the boat starts from Perth
Amboy till she gets to Tottenville,
allowing the people to get on the train
it should not take over two minutes.
Then the plan includes the cutting
down of grades and the cutting out of
unnecessary curves in the road, also
the improving of the roadbed and
laying of heavier rails. All this is
calculated to cut down the time be
tween Tottenville and St. George so
that at least ten and possibly fifteen
of the twenty minutes will be saved
between Perth Amboy and St. George
bo fore the boat problem between New
Yorn and St. George [is enconntorod
/ at all.
As to tho boat problem at the other
end the News reporter learned that
this company propose to have three
new boats, and with the two big boats
they already have, entirely renovated,
under favorable conditions it is
thought the trips between New York
and St. George can be made in fifteen
-liuutes. The question of new and
ister boats between New York and
I , < George is one that has been great
ly agitated by the patrons of the road
ad the inhabitants of Staten Island
generally for the past year. The
Rogers' byndioate, said to be backed
by the Standard Oil interests, are
giving the Staten Island Railroad a
hard run to obtain the franchise for
the privilege of landing the boats in
New York and at present it is a ques
tion whioh the Dock Commissioners
Quinine hair tonic and dandruff
cure. Nothing better for the hair, 85
cents a bottle at Sexton's Drug Store.
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of New York have been unable to
decide.
The ohanges that this improvement
will bring about in this city can hard
ly be prediotod. It will doubtless
mean the extending of the trolley line
for they will certainly have to meet
the ferry. Whether the trolloy people
are aware of the proposed change or
not, has not been learned. It will,
however, afford them a chance to run
their cars to the foot of the street
without fear of running their cars
into the river. It is pointed out, how
ever, that the Raritan Traction Com
pany could build a loop down Rector
or High street from their present line
on Smith street, then to the foot of
Fayette, meet all boats and continue
along Front street to the foot of Smith
and up the hill. What they will do
is a matter not yet known.
SKIMMON'S TRIAL ON.
(Special to the Evening News )
New Brunswick, June 24:? Henry
Skimmons, of South Amboy, charged
with the murder of his step-father,
was pnt on trial before Judges Schenck
and Fort and a jury here today. The
testimonv of the prosecution will take
all day. Mrs. Jacob's, wife of the
murdered man, will testify, it is said,
in favor of her son.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
Plumbers add Steamfitters Held Meeting
Last Night? Business Transacted.
The members of Plumbers, Steam
and Gas Fitters Union No. 270, held
a special meeting in the Adelaide
Building last night. Business of im
portance was transacted after which
the election of officers took place.
The following aro the newly eleoted
officers: Arthur Crother, president;
Richard Smith, vice president; George
Martinsen, recording secretary ; George
Moore, financial secretary ; George
Saltz, treasurer, and Dennis Ryan,
sergeant-atarms.
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The latest in writing paper at Sex
ton's Drug Store. 6 28 -2 -ad v
AWARD TO TUG ENGINEERS.
The award of the bo^rd of arbitra
tion appointed to settle the differences
between the marine engineers and the
railroads, has boon made publio. It
denies the men's requests for a reduc
tion of hours, \ but grants increased
pay, and two days vacation a month
and an additional seven c'ays' vacation
a year with pay. The award will
take effect from May 1.
A HIGH TIDE.
The tide along the water front was
very high last night. At 5 o'clock it
was nearly over the steamboat dock.
It was high tide at 7 o'cIock and was
just high enough to. flow over the
dock. Only slight damago was done
along shore.
OPERATING IN BURLINGTON.
Judge & Eamm recently oponed a
tract of land in Burlington. They
have sold 78 out of 108 building lots,
into whioh it had been divided, in
less than two weeks time.
If yon are looking for real estate |
investment read the column on page 2. j
A aaauhU Merchants, Manufacturers, Corporations
ACCOUHiS and Individuals Solicited ?
INTEREST PAID ON [ 2 per cent, on $ 500 or over
DAILY BALANCES \ 3 per cent, on $1,000 or over
Safe Deposit Boxes to Rent at Low Rates
LIBERAL, POLICY
HE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
110 SMITH STREET, \ PERTH AMBOY, N. J.
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PLANS FOR RECEIVING
GENERAL GHAFFEE HERE.
Westminster Cadets to Have the
Genera! at their Anniversary
Exercises.
The Westminster Cadets held a spec
ial meeting last night in the Presby
terian chapel, Rector street. It was
called for the purpose of talking over
the plans for the oelebration of the
anniversary on Friday, Jaly 8rd.
Everything is now nearly completed
for tho roception of General Chaffee,
of the United States Army, who is
now in oommand of the department of
the cant. General Chaffee will speak
in the Presl yteriafi churoh on Friday,
July 3rd, as a part of the cadet's cele
bration.
It is claimed that this is onlv the
second pnblic speech that the General
has made since his return from China,
whero he was in command of the
American forcoB during tho Boxer
movement there. He is a man worth
hearing, and the cadets are delighted
that Dr. Mendenhall has been able to
have him come here.
Tomorrow night at 7.80 o'olock an
other maeting will be held. At this
meeting it is probable all of the plans
for the celebration will be completed.
After General Chaffee's address tho
cadets will probably bo put through a
drill for tho general by the command
er, John Danner.
Do you have a pain in the back?
Use Dr. Thompson's Kidney plasters.
For salo only at Sexton's Drug Store.
6-23-2-adv
LOCAL ITEMS.
Graham & McKeon have the con
tract for digging the foundation for a
largo house on Fayette street. They
have about finished the work at the
Cheeseborough plant.
Mrs. Harry Meitlein, of Pittsburg,
Pa., is visiting at the homo of Mr.
and Mrs. Morris Slobodien of New
Brunswick avenuo.
Edward Coaklin, brother of F. R.
Oonklin of this city, will bo ordained
as a Baptist minister at Red Bank
next week.
Mrs. J. K. Sheohy is spending a
wook with friends at Marmaroneck,
N. Y.
Tho latest in writing paper at Sex
ton 'b Drug Store. 6-23-2-adv
LONG SHORE NEWS
The British schooner Silver Leaf,
Captain Pettis, sailed for Yarmouth
yesterday.
o
The schooner Elwood Burton sailed
for Boston yesterday.
o
The schooner David Baird arrived
from Fernandina yesterday.
o
The schooner Myrtle Camp arrived
from New York yesterday.
o
The schooner Helen M. Atwood sail
ed for New York yesterday.
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The bark Willard Mudgett arrived
from Port SDain yesterday with a
cargo of asnhalt. She passed up to
Tremley Point to discharge.
A SUCCESSFUL YEAR
Tho Coleman National Business
College, of Newark, has just closed
one of the most successful years in its
history. This is one of the best
known institutions in this seotion of
tho country and is ranked among the
| very best in New Jersey. It has one
of the most complete homes where
overy convenience for bnsiness in
struction is to be found. Its presi
dent, H. Coleman, is one of the best
known educators in the country and
has an onviablo reputation.
CLUB CLEARED $75.
The Catholic Club held a meeting
Monday in their club house, 16
Smith street, it was largely attended,
ki all the olub cleared tfbont |76 by
the lawn fostival hel$ reoently on the
club grounds.
Sweet Clover blossom perfume.
Very lasting. Sold in any quantity at
Sexton's Drug Store. 6-23-2-adv
ARCANUMITES
HAD SMOKER.
Spent Enjoyable Evening with
Songs and Merry Sayings
Speeches were Made.
MANY WERE PRESENT.
New York Talent Missed Train and was
Late? Arrived Amid Cheers of Crowds
and Proceeded to Entertain the Guests.
Cigars and Pipes Lighted and Nothing
was Lacking.
^Middlesex Council No. 1100 of the
Royal Arcannm held a smoker and an
entortainment in the Odd Fellows
Building. Smith street, Inst night.
Thomas Rallantiue, the famons wit,
was on hand to entertain the members.
Speeches were made and the time
passed merrily.
Not a pipe whs allowed to go oat
and the inner man was well cared for.
At 10 o'clock Mayor Seaman made a
speech in which ho told of the great
progress made within the last year by
the order, and how it whs getting
better all the time. He said that
many of the young men were begin
ning to see this and the ranks of the
order were being rapidly filled up.
South R. Farrington followed the
mayor. He spoke on the same subject
and both were heartily applauded.
Dr. Orowther then got on the plat
form and gave a number of jokes, and
they were good ones too. The doctor
upheld his reputation.
Just as Dr. Crowther was getting
roady to sit down, Tom Ballantine
appeared in the doorway. Amid the
cheers of the crowd he was called
upon for a speech, i Ho apologized for
being so late but \;aid that he had
missed his train, B<r. Ballantine told
a number of dteriea and sang several
selections in which he was accom
panied on the piano by his brother,
John Ballantine. As usual he de
lighted everyone. Early this morning
the members left the hall for home.
Proscriptions carefully prepared at
Sexton's Drug Store. 6-23-2-adv
PICNIC RAIN OR SHINE.
Tomorrow night the ladies of St.
Paul's German church will hold their
picnic in Loeser's Excelsior Grovo at
Maurer, rain or slnne. Elaborate pre
parations have been made for the
event and the ladies will not allow
the weather to interfere and thereby
disappoint the people.
Handsome prizes have been selected
and will be awarded to the best bowl
ers. This promises to be an interest
ing feature. Good music will be fur
nished and all are promised a grand
time.
Delicious Soda, 5 cents at Sexton's.
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CHURCHES.
Baptist.
The sabject for the prayer sorvice
tonight at 7.45 will be "Justification
and Reconciliation through Jesus
Christ." Rom. 5. At the close of the
prayer meeting a special business
meeting of the B. Y. P. U. Sooiety
will be held.
Simpson M. E.
The subject of tho Simpson M. E.
mid week prayer service willjbe "The
Faithful, Fearelss Fervent, John the
Baptist." Speoial prajer for fidelity,
courage and fervency.
?rhe best sewing machines are sold
at Peder Olson's, 86 Smith street.
6-9 to 7-e.o.d.? adv.
BETS STATE CERTIFICATE.
Among those whd were saccessful
in the June examinations for State
teacher's certificates was Edgnr H.
Kleinhans, of the High School, of this
city. Mr. Kleinhans receives a third
grade certificate. There were twenty
in all who .received these, two re
ceived second grade and ono receives
a first grade certificate.
Sweet Clover blossom perfume.
Very lasting. Sold in any quantity at
Sexton's Drug Store. 6-28-2-adv
JUST A TASTE OF will convince
? ?ou it is
OUR SODA WATER the best >?
* the oity. . .
Crystal Spring Water and Pure Ice
Cream makes it fine. All flavors, 5c.
Pari?en's Prescription Pharmacy.
FOUR BIDS FOR COAL
WERE ALL THE SAME.
Board of Education Opened Bids I or Winter Supply at Special Meet
ing Last Night and Found all the Dealers Bidding Alike? Mat
ter was Referred to the Committee.
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LADIES HOLD
GRAND PICNIC.
Pulaski Park the Scene of Much
Enjoyment Last Night? Large
Crowd Present.
committeeTn charge.
Tlie Original Ladies Hebrew Asso
ciation held their first grand annual
picnic last night in Palaski Park on
State street. Although the weather
was as di8agroeble as it cou'd possibly
be. a large crowd was present. Danc
in was the feature of the evening.
Nelson and Morrissev's orchestra fur
nished the music.
At 12 o'clock a supper was served.
When the members departed for home
at 3 o'clock this morning the society
had two closed cars waiting for them.
Edward Cohen was in charge of the
ticket office while the following ladies
were on the committer of arrange
ments: Mrs. Nathan Jacobson, Mrs.
Dorwitz, Mrs. Freedman, Mrs. Rab
inowitz, Mis. Joselson, Mrs. Pavlov
sky, Mrs. Mendel, Mrs. J. Sher, Mrs.
Levin, Mrs. Goldsmith, Mrs. Rich
mond, Mrs. C. H. Cohon, Mrs. Brody
and Mrs. Berger.
Delicious Soda, 5 cents at Sexton's.
6-23-2 adv
MORE ENTRIES FOR
POWER BOAT RAGE.
W. B. Pratt has Entered his Launch
and John Boss, of Tettenvilte
is in Line.
Commodore Evans, of the Raritan
Yaclit Club, received two more entries
this morning for the power boat race
to be held July 4th. One was from
W. P. Pratt, who has entered his 18
foot launch, and the other was from
John Boss, of Tottenville, who enters
his boat "Katie B. "
The Dlans are fast assuming shape.
Commodore Evans expects to have
nearly everv craft which goes by
power in the race and much sport is
anticipated. *j
Quinine hair tonic and dandruff
cure. Nothing better for the hair, 85
cents a bottle at Sexton's Drug Store.
6-28-2-adv
MISSOLESEN MARRIED.
Became the Bride of Albert Fred Hunt
Last Night? Wedding Supper.
The marriage of Miss Anna Olesen
to Albert Fred Hunt took place at
the groom's home. 241 Prospect street,
at 8 o'clock last night. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. J." Christian
sen, pastor of St. Stephen's Danish
Lutheran church.
Miss Ethel Hunt, sister of the
groom, was ^bridesmaid, and John
Olesen, brother of th'e bride, was best
man. A pretty wedding march was
plaj od by Miss Blanche Goldstein.
The house was prettily trimmed for
the occasion. After the ceremony a
supper was served. Mr. and Mrs.
Hunt will reside in Ogden place.
HEARD LUNACY CASES.
Special to the Evening News.
New Brunswick, June 24:? Judge
Sehneck yesterday heard two Perth
Amboy lunacy oases. Ono was Mrs.
Elizabeth Jamison and the other was
Grnce L. Eldred. Both were made
oounty charges, having clearly estab
lished their residence iy this county.
Proscriptions carefully \ prepared at
Sexton's Drug Store. 6-28-2-adv
FINEST TABLE BOARD
. .IN THB CITY. .
WORRELL'S
$5.00 per week.
46 SMITH STREET.
At the special meeting of the Board
of Education last night four bids for
the winter supply of coal for the pub
lic schools were reoeived and when
opened were found to be all alike.
The prices were |6.26 for egg and
stove sizes and |5 per ton for pe acoal
gross weight. At the conclnsion of
the reading of the bids the board were
at loss to know what to do and after
considerable discussion they finally
referred the bids to the committee
who advertised for the four bids.
Those who bid were Kinsey Brothers,
George J. Haney, O. M. Peterson &
Oo. and Patrick Convery.
A News reporter interviewed several
of the dealers this morning to see if
the coal trust was in this city. Mr.
Peterson was taken completely by
surprise when informed of the result
of the bids last night and he immed
iately denied all knowledge of any
combination. When asked if the
wholesaler, had been dictating or for
bidding the cutting of prioes he said
they had not and furthermore that he
was acting entirely independent of
every one else in the business. He
also asserted that he was paying from
twonty to thirty cents more a ton than
any other dealer in town.
Mr. Haney was next seen and he
too denied all knowledge of a combi
nation and went on to prove his asser
tion by showing the reporter what
will be the prevailing prices this
winter, when the school ooal will
have to be put in. Mr. Haney was
the successful bidder last year and on
account' of the strike and the subse
quent raise of prices, ht^-was the
heavy loser. On th$* TfifSShntV said
he did not oa yb whether he gw 4&V3|Va
contract this year or not. He added
there will certainly be no money in
coal to furnish it for less.
It has been suggested that as long
as the bids as put in were the same
it is no more than right for the
Board to divide the order between the
four dealers as they were all taxpay
ers. if this is done each one would
have 100 tons to supply as the adver
tisement calls for 400 tons more or
less.
Do you have a pain in the back?
Use Dr. Thompson's Kidney plasters.
For sale only at Sexton's Drng Store.
6-28-2-adv
MODEL YACHT CLUB PICNIC.
Everything is assuming shape for
the picnic of the Perth Amboy Model
Yacht Club on Saturday night. The
members will hold the pionio at
Loeser's Excelsior Grove at Manrer if
the weather will permit. It it should
prove stormy the members willdeoide
upon another date. The bowling
alleys will be open to alL There will
be three handsome prizes for the three
bowlers making the highest scores.
WEATHER.
The forecast received at the local Signal
Station is for continued rain.
HIGH T1D1
June
22
23
24
a. rri ?
4.37
5-41
6.39
p. m.
5.22
6.17
7.10
June
25
26
27
a. m
7.35
8.81
9.24
p.m.
8.02
8.54
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8. J. MASON,
CIVIL ENGINEER
Lbi43 Smith Street.
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