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FOUNDATION OF NEW. DRAWBRIDGE BEING , TESTED WfTH IRON. Doubt has Been Expressed as to Whether or not The Masonwork in The River will Support The Iron Structure—To Ascertain for » a Cert amity Pig Iron is Being Piled on The Foundation-Work h Watched With Much Interest. Today the contractor, who is build ing the new Raritan river bridge, has a gang of laborers at work unloading 450 tons of pig iron which is being placed on the foundation for the • y draw. Of late a great deal of discus i , sion has been caused by the manner ! in which the foundation for the draw if has been built. Several persons are m of the opinion that when the draw is Sf placed the foundation would sink in ¥ the mud, because of its weight, and f it would be impossible to use it and that if the draw should evei commenoe to sink nothing could stop it. The authorities would then be compelled to remove the drawbridge and rebuild the foundation. The contractor has been ordered to put the pig iron of the same weight l as the draw, on the foundation. If it ^ holds this without damage, the work l will proceed, but if it sinks, it will be up to tne contractor to reuuuu n. At noon today 150 tons have been placed on the foundation and the rest will be put on as rapidly as possible. The pig iron comes here from New York in box cars, it is unloaded from the cars to the pile driver and taken out to the foundation where it is placed in piles of fiftv tons each. The work on both ends of the bridge is getting along nicely and will soon be finished. ENTERED HOUSEAND DEMANDED FOOD. James Walgensen, of Morristown, and Ed. Gibbons, of Jersey Chty, were arrested by Patrolman Tunnysen this morning on complaint of Herman Fredricksen, The two men were good types. The prisoners were accused of bothering Fredericksen, who ordered them away several times. Last night Fredricksen neglected to locK his front door and they walked in and demanded something to eat. After being forcibly ejected tliev continued their annoyance and a policeman was called. They ran, but were followed and were caught. Walgensen said in his plea that he was trying to get enough money to undergo a treatment for eozema. Both men got thirty days. - DECLARED INCURABLE. Yesterday Constable James O’Brien took Nicklos Jumba, of Charles street and Hall avenue, to Trenton, where he will be confined in the asylum. The man has been declared incurable. The Evening News makes a special ty of real estate. SEXTON’S PUZZLE. This picture repr sents the name of a City. Can you guess it? The winner of yesterday's prize was Harry Wight High st.' The answer to yesterday’s puzzle was Spring field. _ The prize for to-day will be I I BOX HULYERS LEMON SUUR BALLS OPINIONS ABOUT THE PURCHASE. Citizens Agreed that City Should Own the Westminster Property. LET ALDERMEN ACT. When seen by an Evening News re porter this morning concerning the purchase of the Westminster, some of the citizens were not inclined to dis cuss tfe proposed purchase, they de clared they were willing to let the oity officials do what they thought, having confidence that they would do the right thing. Postmaster George H. Tice says: “To purchase the Westminster would be a grand idea providing the city had the money necessary. If the city had that amount of money re quisite to buy the Westminster, I think that the streets should have the first consideration. Our streets should oome first. Parks will follow. If we have good thoroughfares, more people will come and we will have more money to spend on a park.” Dr. William P. Keasbey makes the following statement: “It would be a good thing to seoure the Westminster. I prefer to have it purchased outright if the city can do so, when it has the money. ” Samuel G. Garretson thinks it would be an excellent thing for the city to own the property, but the manner of seouring it remains a question. “I think,” said Mr. Garretson, “the city should own the place, but it would be necessary to spend money there to put it in repair. There is no question but that the city should own tne place. The right way would be for the Brnens to make it a donation. ” LEHICfTCLOSE COLLIERIES. Officials of the Road Declare the Shut Down is only to / Clean up. STOCKYARDS ARE FULL. The Lehigh Valley Railroad Com pany will close all its colliories on Saturday of this week and on Monday of next week. In explanation it was said yesterday that the closing will permit the oleaning of the collieries. The officers of tne road also wish to utilize for coal traffic a large number of box cars now in Buffalo and New York and these cars will reaoh the mines during the shutdown. It is stated that there is no overproduction, 'but the abnormal demand which suc ceeded the coal strike has gotten down to something like normal again. As has been told in the News the local yards of the Lehigh Valley have been stocked to their fullest capacity. Likewise the yard at South Plainfield is filled and an extra storage is being completed near Easton. For many weeks the work on the docks has been slack, but although the collieries close, the shipping will net necessar ily cease, owing to the supply of coal on hand. Read the real estate advertising oolumn on page 2, today. CHARLES PETERSON, BACCACE EXPRESS. Orders left at Sexton's Pharmacy, 70 Smith Street, receive prompt attention.(Telephone 64 r I LIBERAL DONATIONS ARE MADE. Kindergarten Receives Money from Local Manufacturies to Assist in Work. WILL CIVT A PLAY. Management Decides to Give a Benefit Dur ing the First Week in November—Name has not Yet Been Selected—Kindergar ten in Excellent Condition—Much Inter est Manifested. The kindergarten is in a flourishing condition and renewed interest is mnnifpRtpd Rinnp t.hp nneninir of the fall term. A number of donations have been received thus far this year and others have shown their desire to help the cause in different ways. It lias been deoided to give a play during the first week in November. The title and caste have not yet been selected, but will be announced later. The plays given for the benefit of the kindergarten have always been popular here and many will watch with inter est further announcements in this regard. The donations received are as fol lows: A. S. & R. Oo. $25.00 R. & H. Chemical Co.. ... 25.00 P. A. Terra Cotta Co. 25.00 P. A. Dry Dock Co. 25.00 Dr. F. W. Kitchel.. 5.00 dutiesIf AUDITOR. Is to Make a Thorough Investi gation of County Affairs and Report. GIVIIIG< OF CONTRACTS. (Special to the Evening News). New Brunswick, Sept. 24:—Justice Fort, this afternoon, named the duties which Acton O. Hartshorne, of Fiee hold, who has been named as auditor, is to perform. They are as follows: He is to investigate the making of all loans, the purpose of the loans and the order and present amounts there of. Second, to examine all accounts for jail expenses and board of prisoners. Third, examine the salaries and ex penses of the members of the Board of Freeholders and their officers. Fourth, investigate the care of the court house, buildings and grounds. Fifth, investigate the matter of re pairing, preparing and graveling county roads. Sixth, macadamizing county road6. kJD V O U 1111 iuan\j C» V U1V lUi VdCUUiim ■ tion of all contracts for county roads I and bridge work to ascertain whether the same were legally entered into and whether the bidding for the same had been open and competitive. The iustice also directed that the freeholders shall supply all books and papers asked for by the auditor. Mr. Uartshorne is permitted to report as lie goes along or may wait until his investigation is complete. CITY HOSPITAL DONATION DAY. Today is the annual Donation Day for our city hospital. All gifts of money, clothing, food and furnishings will be gladly received bv the ladies of the hospital association at their booth in City Hall park this afternoon and evening. All gifts acknowledged in our daily newspapers. Ice cream will be on sale. Mrs. C. W. Sneath, Sect’y. Soft Shell Crabs Water Rockaway Oysters CoTinecticut Liitle Neck QldDlS T”“ BENEATH A I BOWER OF GOLDENROD. Miss Alma Garben and Clifford Woglom Were Married Last Night. MANY CUESTS PRESENT iRev. S. Trevena Jackson Performed the Ceremony-Knot was Tied at 8.15 O'clock—Clever Attempt to Escape the After Part Failed and the Bride and Groom Were Fourd. The home of Mr. and Mrs. William F VunPalt in Pnnfnf nm n *Un scene of a pretty wedding last night when at 8.15 o’clock Miss Alma Garben became the bride of Clifford Woglom, both of this city. The cere mony was performed by Rev. S. T. Jackson, pastor of Simpson M. E. chnrch. The bridesmaid was Miss Caroline Garben, sister of the bride, and the best man was Forrest L. Smith, consin of the groom. The bride wore a gown of white liberty silk trimmed with costly lace and she carried a bonqnet of chrysanthemums. The brides maid’s dress was of the same material and her bouquet was of roses. The house was beautifully decorated in golden rod, and green with white. The ceremony was performed under a canopy of golden rod and green. Miss Agnes Hnrdiman, of Washing ton street, playeu the wedding march, and Mr. Greaves gave several selec tions on his violin. There was a large number of guests many, of them out of town. From Newark were Miss Uheinhart, Messrs. Garben, Mr. and Mrs. A. Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. L. Thompson; from Rahway, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Will iams and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mel bourne, form New York. A clever ruse on the part of the couple to escape the usual shower of rice, failed of success. They gave it out that they would go on a wedding trip and many assembled at the depot to speed them well. After waiting some lime they awoke to the fact they were being fooled and the gather ing marched in a body to 205 Water street, where they found the couple in their new home. Much merriment followed and all had a fine time. The presents were numerous and beautiful. There was a profusion of silverware, cut glass, several chairs, and much china. All were greatlv admired D.y loose presenr. RETURNS IN FOR SPECIAL ELECTION. Middlesex County Gives 546 Ma jority for Amendments-^Two Polls not Reported. (Special to the Evening News ) New Brunswick, Sept. 24:—Returns tor the special election are now in for Middlesex county except two polls. These are Milltown and second poll at Piscataway. The majority for the amendments is 546. There were 1,396 votes cast throughout the county ex cluding the two polls not heard from. LOCAL ITEMS. Peter Peterson, of Smith street, has a position with Peder Olsen. Thomas Gannon, of Port Jervis, is visiting his brother, Alderman Gan non, in this city. Mr. and Mrs. A. Mathiasen, of Fayette street, are receiving the con gratulations of their friends upon the arrival of a 12*4 pound boy. Mrs. Victor Oleson and two chil dren, of New York, are visiting Theodore Beringer, of 144 Gordon street. Wortman Hoagland, of State street is on a few days vacation from his duties at the Perth Amboy Terra Oottn Works. • P. N YGREEN, Successor to L. Albert & Co. ...Photographic Studio... Everything in Portrait, Landscape and Interior Photography. P. O. Building* Perth Amboy, N. .1 / FIRST CONSIGNMENT OF VASELINE ARRIVES AT THE LOCAL PLANT. Work Being Pushed as Rapidly as Possible—The Firm Must Leave Brooklyn by January First_Expect to Have Everything Ready Here by that Time-Schooner Arrives Loaded With Lumber— - Plenty of Iron on Hand to Keep Men Busy. PRESENTED OFFICERS WITH CIFTS. W. Parker Runyon, Foreman of United States Grand Jury Re ceives Handsome Pin. BANQUET WAS CIVEN. W. Parker Runyon has returned from Trenton where he has been serv ing as foreman of the United States n_i t_ V-* U U1 y ■ Tuesday afternoon the members of the jury gave a dinner. Hildebreck was the caterer. Distinguished guests were present. Toasts were given and Attorney Parker made a very enter taining speech. At the close of the dinner the members of tlie jury pre sented their officers with valuable tokens of their esteem. J. H. Broughton, of Trenton, pre sented Mr. Runyon with a beautiful stickpin. The pin is of old gold in the shape of the head of the American eagle. In its beak is a ruoy. Mr. Runyon made a pleasant reply in accepting the gift. Dr. David S. Weeks, of Trenton, the clerk, received a handsome umbrella. Mr. Runyon made the speech of presentation. Sergeant-at-arms Cole, of Camden, was also the recipient of a fine um brella. Mayor Charles Y. Plunders, of Burlington, presented him with the gift. The jury has one more session on Thursday, October 1. It then finishes its work. WORK ON CHURCH STILL DELAYED. Masons Refuse to Work Until Diffi culty is Settled—May be Ar ranged Today. Today everj thing is at a standstill at St. Mary’s new church. The masons’ delegate has ordered all of the masons and helpers to wait until the trouble is settled before they re sume work. It is said that every thing will be fixed satisfactorily fcnHav BAPTISTS TO CIVE NEW ENGLAND SUPPER. The Ladies Aid Society of the Bap tist chnrch is making preparations to hold a New England supper October 15. It will be given in the chapel of the church in Fayette street. A New England supper by these ladies is always a delight and many people have been awaiting the announce ment. No pains will be spared to up hold the reputation already estab lished. Bargains in real estate are to be found in the real estate column on Dage 2. If is considered a good investment when a property pays a dollar a month tor acli $100 invested. We can do better by s lllng you a house for $1550. which rent* /or $18.00 a month. See us about it. ftiee open until 0 p. m. NIELSEN BROS., 122 Smith St. TEETH ALL SOUND As people live at the present time it is very esseutial that the teeth be brushed iverv day, by using our Antiseptic Tooth Vasil you will keep the teeth sound, ireath sweet, and prevent decay, Large tottle 25c. > - At the plant of the Cheegeborough VaselineMan a factoring Company, the work contipues to be rushed. Two buildings, the store house and machine shop, were all completed this after noon when Charles Seel finished put ting on the slate roofs. The other buildings are started and partly finished. The iron is now arriving at the plant every day in large quantities and there is no more danger of a blockade from that source. The big three masted schooner Mary S. Brad shaw, from Georgia, arrived at the dock late last evening and today a £Tftna nf 1GhnrPru arc hnor at. trnrlr nn. loading and carting away the oargo of lumber, which she bronght. Three car loads of pure vaseline from the Brooklyn plant arrived at the local plant this morning. The company is compelled to leave Brook lyn by tne first cf the year and to get everything here in time, they mnst commence the removal at once. The three cars this morning were the first consignment and the contents are be ing stored in a temporary building until the firm can sell it. Two of the cars were loaded with large drams containing the vaseline while the other car contained 5,000 boxes, each box containing cne gross of the vase line. The Cheeseborough peonle are now having a great deal of tronble«in fill ing in the deep marsh betweep the building and the river front. have dunmed numerous loads of din from all over the plant into the marshX and as fast as they dump it, it seenMy'^m to disappear, because of the softne^y of the marg^. If it cannot be filaB np soon, all of the dirt they can spare will have been nsed up and they will be compelled to buy some other material. The company hope to have all of the main buildings up and ready for use by the first of January. WESTMISTER CADETS REORGANIZE FOR FALL Westminster Cadets will hold their first meeting for drill tomorrow night in the Presbyterian chapel. Arrange ments for an excursion for Saturday will then be made. The cadets, last year, were in a very flourishing con dition. If everything goes as is now expected, the organization will be even more successful this season. RAMTAN LAUNDRY, 44- Fayette Street. HULSIZER & LYDIARD, Props. First-Class Work Qu&ranteed. TelephouelBo.l.; WEATHER. The forecast received at the local Sigaal Station is for clo udv and Cooier.