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Perth amb< »y Even nc News.
THE LARGEST PROVEN LOCAL CIRCULATION
VOL. XXV. NO. 102. PERTH AMBOY, N. J., TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1908. NIGHT EDITION
NEW LIBRARY
IS NOW READY.
Will be Thrown Open to the
Public Tomorrow Morning
Number of Books.
I
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NEW REGISTRATION.
As Rapidly as the Books are Brought in.
the Cards Wilt be Given New Numbers
—Some of the New Books of Fictior
to be Found'on the Shelves Building
a Model of its Kind.
Tho new library will be onened at 9
o’clock tomorrow morning. No cere
monies will be held. Tho fnrniture
for the baildiag is all in position and
tlie entiro bnllding will bo in readi
ness for the opening.
Miss Emily Mulligan, the librarian,
and Miss Emma Fraser, her assistant,
have been diligently engaged for the
past ten days in arranging the books
anil other details incidental to vol
umes. Miss Mnllignn was found in
hor office this morning looking over
about for,ty-9vo new volume*. Tbev
consist of dictionaries, encyclopediae
and works of fiction.
Of the latter many of the books
have been requested by borrowers.
“jJarrol” by Irving Eacheller, “The
Call of the Wild” by Jack London,
“The Red Triangle" Arthur Morris
on, “Mettle of tho Pastnro” J. L.
Allen, “Emmy Lon” George M. Mar
tin, “The Boss” Alfred Henry Lewis,
“Gorgo” by Charles Kelsey, Gaines
and Wagner’B “Parsifal” as retold bv
Olivor Hudeo. These books will be
put in circulation in n few days.
The books of the library now num
ber about 5,000, 3,500 aro loaned.
Thero aro at jireseut 1,803 borrowers.
The registration of tho borrowers will
be changed. A new system of num
bering will bo installed as fast as the
old oards are returned.
THE STRIKE SITUATION
AT THE CHEESEBOROUCH
Contractor Notified of fhe Action of
the Arbitration Board—May
End Today.
So far the strike at the Oheesebor
ougli Vaseline Works, as tolil exoln
sively in the Evening Nows yestorday,
has not been settled. The arbitration
board nnt their decision up to the
contractor last night, and it is tliougut
that tho trouble will end some time
today.
Worrell’s Restaurant,
Wo arc all chef cooks aurl have never yet
made a mistake in our large aud growing
entering and restaurant business. Wild
Ducks and all kinds of Game aud Sea
Food Dinners a specialty.
46 Smith St. Tel. Call 200, L 2
SEXTON’S PUZZLE.
'HiIm picture repr s°nt8 the nom* of an
nrthle used in physical development Can you
Kuess it?
GRAND PRIZE OFFER.
The prize for to-day will be
I BOX FINE WRITING PAPER.
PLANS FOR FERRY
HOUSE AND BOAT.
Staten Island Rapid Transit Asks Board of Aider
men to renew Their Lease at the Foot of
Smith Street for Twenty-five Years-Have
Purchased Land Adjoining Ferry.
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A new ferry honse and a now ferry
boat to replace the Warren, is the
scheme now prepared by the Staten
Island Rapid Transit for Perth Amboy
and It- is probable that the work will
be commenced us soon ns the weather
permits.
The first move in this line was sug
gested at the meeting of the Board of
Aldermen last night when a commun
ication from George F. Randolph,
vice president of the Rapid Transit,
was read in which it was stated that
ns his company had acquired the lands
adjoining their present ferry house on
the south they were nbont to build a
new forry house, but to carry out the
plans they had in mind, it would be
necessary to have renewed the lease
they now hold at the foot of Smith
stroet. To do this the oompany asks
that their present leise, which expires
in 1900, bo annulled and that a new
lease for twenty-five years be drawn
np at the samo terms as the present
which is an annual rental of 8100 per
year. This communication was re
ferred to the Committee on Public
Grounds and Buildings.
It was learned this .morning thnt the
Rapid Transit has elaborate plans for
Perth Amboy should the new lease be
granted. The new ferry house, it is
said, will be complete in every pnr-1
ticular and that when the contract is
awarded for it a contract for a new |
boat will be awarded at the same
time. The spring schodule, it is
further stated, will see font last trains
each way betweon this city and Now
1 ork.
Take your doctor’s prescriptions to
Sexton, the Druggist. 11-20-1
PLEASANT PARTY.
Miss Mary Johnson Entertained Her Friends
Last Night.
A delightful party was givon by
Miss Mary Joiiuson, 2-1 Watson ave
nue, Inst night. The evening was
pnssed with piano and violin dnets,
and games. Luncheon wns served at
about 1 i o'clock.
Those present were as follows:
Misses Cora Anderson, Clara Ander
son, Anna Becker, .Tonnie Weirnp,
Eleanor Christensen, Madeline Jnhl,
Emma Koyen, Mary Knudson, Mar
garet Hansen, Emilie Mortensen,
Mary Johnson. Messrs. George Mor
tenson, Sigwart Gutthomsen, Charles
Fox, Gnssio Nelson, John Smith, W.
A. Nelson, Charles Hilker, Thorvald
Bjornsen, Nels Bjornsen, Hymark
Thomsen and Edward ,T. Olsen.
Bad for Hospital Tonight.
All preparations are complete for
the ball to be hold tonight for the
benofit of the City Hospital to take
place in Wilder Music Hall under the
auspices of tlio Young Men's Hebrew
Association. The committee spared
no pains to mnko this nlfair a grand
success. A speoiai featnro of the
evening will be a prize waltz, for
which two prizes are to be given
away.
Afholdsforedag
vil blivc aflioldt To la d age n den 10 De
cember. atteu kl. 8, i I. O. G. T. hall,
Prospect street, near Market street. Fore
dr ago t Vil blivo alboidt og fremstillet ved
Lysbi lerlor af Paster A. Gnndersen, fra
Norge. For at. kuudo afholde de ileimed
forbundne omkostninger vil der blive at
betale ved ingangen 15c, maud og hustru
25c. Born med deles foraldre frit.
K.,J. MASON
Civil Kngrineei*
103 Smi'h St.
OSCAR SHROEDER
47 Smith Street
Family Wine and Liquor Store.
Established 1880.
FIREHOUSES
ARE HELD UP.
Aldermen Juggle a: Resolution
to Issue Bonds Last
Night.
SEVERAL AMENDMENTS.
When Resolution was Introduced Alderman
at-Lar^e Erkert Found Fault with it
and Offered Two Amendments in Suc
cession—Then the Matter was Laid
Over.
The building of the new liro honses
got another set back(at the moeting of
the Bonrd of Aldermen last niglit
when a resolution to issue bonds was
introduced, juggled for a short time
with various amendments and finally
laid over for further consideration.
Alderman Campbell, chairman of
the fire committee, introduced two
resolutions, one called for the issuing
of bonds to the amount of $10,000 for
the purchnse of and erection of honses.
The other called for the issuing of
II ,200 in bonds for the purchnse of
new apparatus. The bonds were to
run not longer than thirty years and
might be redeemable at any time after
the expiration of fiv6 years. Tney
were to bo of not less than $500 each
at a rate not to exceed 4’2 per cent.
Aldermau-at-Large Eckert found
fault with the five-year provision and
offered an amendment to make the
bonds for ten years. He then offered
another amendment to have the rate
of interest fixed definitely. By this
time the matter was sufficiently mixed
up to have it laia over, which was
agreed to.
The Singin’ Skewl, 50 voices, Simp
son M. E. church, Thursday and Fri
day, December 10, 11. Admission 25o.
Children 15c.
4273-12-8-2t-adv
WASHINGTON
STREET BIDS.
The Streot Commissioner will ad
vertise for bidB for tbe paving of
Washington stroet at once. The re
quest of the property owners along
the thoroughfare has been heeded and
the aldermen took the necessary action
last night. It will be specified in the
bids that work on the street is not to
begin until after April, 1. 1904.
Harmonie Ball.
The Singing Sooiety Harmonie are
all roady for their annual ball which
will be held in Wilder Hall, on Thurs
day night. The different committees
iiave performed their dnty well and
those who attend will surely appre
ciate their work.
RID COUNTY
OF TRAMPS.
Justice Fort Charged the Grand
Jury on the Subject and
Asked for Presentment.
ARE TOO FREQUENT
Justice Declares that He is Getting Tired
of Hearing of the Cases in Middlesex
County in Which Tramps Figure and
Urges that the Practice be Broken
Up.
Special tb the Evening News.
Now Brunswick, Dec. 8—The Grand
Jury was charged by Justico Fort this
morning. The only matter of great
interest was concerning the tramps of
the county. The Justice said he was
getting tired of the reports he was
continually hearing about the tramp
holdups in tli)s county and that they
wore entirely too frequent, He Baid
that sinco he had been on the bench
there had been two homicide cases.
The murder of Chester Clifford in a
similar manner is before the’ court
this term.
The jnstice declared that a police
man or constable had a right to arrest
any tramp whenever he met one. The
tramp could be sent to jail for six
months or made to work on the roads
with a bnll and chain. This, in the
opinion of tho jnstice, was the only
way to rid a county of them. He
asked the Grand Jury to bring in a
presentment on the matter.
The Singin’ Shewl, 50 voices, Simp
son M. E. church, Thursday and
Friday, December 10, 11. Admissijn
25c. Children 15c.
4273-12-8-2t--adv
W. F.. DEY GETS
TRENTON JOB.
Caucus of Republican Members
of House of Assembly
Today.
Special to the Evening News.
Trenton, Dec. 8:—A caucus of Re
publican members of the house was
held this morning. J. Boyd Avis, of
Gloucester county, was chosen speaker
and Eveiett Colby, of Essex, chair
man of caucus and Republican leader
| of the house.
1 William F. Dey, of South Amboy,
: was chosen for first assistant sergeant
! at-arms. Minor appointments wero
left to steering oommittee of which
Dr. F. C. Henry, of Perth Amboy, is
is a member. All of the Middlesex
assemblymen were present, as was
also Senator W. H. C. Jackson.
Heavy whipping cream at Sexton’s
Drugstore. 11-20-1
JUNKMEN’S CASES.
Recorder Disposes of One—Awaits City
Attorney’s Opinion on the Other.
Frankel & Levinson, tao junkmen,
who were arrested last Monday for
violating tiie jnnk ordinance l.y
peddling without a license, were
arraigned before the Recorder this
morning. Frankel claimed he had
made application for a license and did
not think it necessary to come after it
so soon. He was discharged. He was
made to promise to pay for a license
from Jane.
Levinson claimed to have been
peddling for Shragovitz. No decision
was given as the Recorder is waiting
the City Attorney’s opinion.
Hnyler’s bon bons and chocolates.
Sexton’s Drug Store, sole agency.
11-20-1
Keep Your Eye ou Us.
Wo are now at the new Hotel Central
| anb we are here to stay. Our goods are
the best and our prices are the lowest.
Come and convince yourself.
HOTEL CENTRAL
The Reliable Wine and Liquor House
i5. Spitzer, ljrop. Cor State and Sinith st
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ORDINANCE TO PAVE
RECTOR 8T. DOWNED.
Warm Debate in Council Chamber Last Night—
When the Matter Was Taken up-Personal
Tiffs Between Two Citizens—Opposed on Ground
of no Competition.
SAYS CITY HAD
NO KNOWLEDCE
Aldermen -at-Large Eckert Intro
duced Resolution Regarding
Shipbuilding Suit.
THE CITY’S INTERESTS.
He Dec'ared that the Mortgages on the
Property of the Shipbuilding Plant Were
Given Without the Knowledge of the
Authorities of the City of Perth Ant
boy.
Alderman-at-large Eckert last night
at the meeting of the Board of Alder
men, called attention to the fact that
action nad been taken against tin
Perth Amboy Shipbuilding and Engi
neering Company by the Receiver for
the Middlesex Connty Bank and he
introdnced a resolution instructing
the City Attorney to take such action
as is necessary to defend the city’s
interest in the matter. The resolu
tion was passed.
In the Evening News special dis
patches from Trentou it was de
dared that Receiver Campbell had
said that mortgages had been given
by Mr. Ramsnv on the shipbuilding
property, wnlle, not altogether legal,
were within the knowledge of the
authorities of Perth Amboy and Mr.
Campbell claims that any right which
the city may now have to the mort
gaged lands is now subject to the sev
eral mortgages.
In regard to this matter Mr. Eokert,
last night, declared that such mort
cages ware nct'within the knowledge
of the city authorities. Tiie city will
doubtless take an important part in
the proceedings.
The Singin’ Skewl, 50 voices, Simp
son M. E. church, Thursday and
Friday, December 10, 11. Admission
25c. Children 15c.
4273-12 8-2t-adv
BEGAN ADJUSTMENTS
The Commissioners of Appeals met
.yesterday afternoon. Fifteen more
claims tor adjustment were received.
Tlie work of adjustment has begun.
Thirty-five oases were disposed of yes
terday. The Commissioners meet
again tomorrow night.
To be Married Thursday.
The marriage of Anna Christensen
and Richard Lembcke will take place
at St. Stephen’s Danish Lutheran
chnrch, Broad street, Thursday after
noon. Following the marriage cere
mony a reception will he given by the
bride’s parents to the couple and their
friends in Braga Hall.
MASTERSONS
RESTAURANT.
Neatest, Cleanest, Cheapest, Best
in the County. Regular Diuner 35c
113 SMITH ST. Tel Call 162 W
George W. Rogers. Walter A. Snow.
Pyrographic Portraits a Specialty
gyro-J^rt J^titdios
Novelties in Burned Leather and
Water Colors. Origina. Designs
Submitted and Executed.
ID Williard Place, Kontc'air. N. J.
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Not since the public hearing in the
trolley franchise fight for the right of
way to the new bridge lias there been
so much excitement in the council
chamber as occurred last night when
the ordinance to pave Rector] street
with the Warren Bitulithic pavement
was being discussed. The debate, in
which both aldermen and citizens
joined, lasted for about an hour and a
half and the ordinance was finally de
feated, Aldermen Runyon, Smith and
Donovan voting in the negative.
The excitement was at its height
when F. A. Seaman and S. G. Garret
son had a little personal tiff which
furnished plenty of amusement for
the audience. WThen the debate was
open and after one or two aldermen
had spoken, Mr. Seaman told the story
of investigating the Warren pavement
from the beginning. During his re
marks lie referred to the action of the
Barber Asphalt Company as coming
here and asking where lie could fmd a
man who could beat the Warren pave
ment.
"They found one,'’ continued Mr.
Seaman, "whether he is good enough
to heat it, I don't know. ”
Mr. Seaman made other remarks Dot
highly complimentary to the action
aken by some who were opposed to
the Warren pavement. When he had
finished, Mr. Ganetson spoke. He
seemed to think that Mr. Seaman
meant him in his remarks and be de
clared with much aarneetnae* that he
wonld challenge Mr. Beaman or any
other man to prove that he had accept
ed a penny in the Rector street paving
matfpr Rnialno 11 ia rnipr. to n liinti
pitch and waving a folded paper over
his head, Mr. Garretson said:
“The only man that has approached
me with a dollar in this matter, was
Mr.'F. A.Seaman,who came and offer
ed me t25 if I would get the people
on the block between Market and
Smith streets to sign the petition for
the Warren pavement. Isn't that
30?“ and Mr. Garretson pointed at
Mr. Seaman and awaited his answer.
Mr. Seaman was on his feet in an
instant.
“Is that a fair thing to 6ay?“ he
asked, addressing Mr. Garretson, “is
there any justice in that?” Mr. Sea
man was white with rage. He walk
ed rapidly to the front of the chamber
and stood in front of the iron railing
on the opposite side of the room from
Mr. Garretson. He demanded an
opportunity to reply to Mr. Garret
son’s statement. Both gentlemen
started to talk at once and Alderman
GannoD asked that the boxing gloves
be brought out.
“I’ll put on the gloves," said Mr.1
Seaman, “I’ll put on the gloves."
He was highly agitated. He began j
to explain when Mr. Garretson asked
who had the floor. Mr. Seaman was
asked to wait until Mr. Garretson had
finished and he took his seat. Mr.
Garretson then repeated his statement,
whereupon Mayor Seaman, who sat
on the platform beside the Alderman
at-Large, asked Mr. Garretson if he
had refused the 125. Mr. Garretson
said that he made no reply to Mr.
Seaman’s offer.
Later Mr. Seaman explained that
his offer to Mr. Garretson was purely
a personal one and that he was will
ing to pay the $25 out of his own
pocket for the sake of seeing the work
accomplished. The audience was
made to understand that so sure was
Continued on pane 2
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uotice of approaching winter. If you
want to be comfortable you must burn
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Tel. 42 R. fc5 Smith Street.
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THE CONTROL
OF MAJORITY. 1
Aldermen Take Action to Take
Appointment of Committees
from Presiding Officer.
AMENDMENT TO RULES. |
Aldermen Donovan Introduced Amendment
Which was Quickly Passed—Mr. Pfeiff
er Says it is All Politics and that the
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Other Fellow |Will Hove His Chance
Some Day.
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The Board of Aldermen took action
last night to deprive the Alderman-at- j
Large of some of his power. The
rules of the council were amended so
that the appointment of committees
can be regulated by a majority of the
board. As the newly elected presid
ing officer is Republican and a major
ity of the board is democratic, it is
probable there will be some differ
ences.
The amendment made last night
was presented by Alderman Donovan.
The article amended reads as follows:
' • All committees shall be appointed
by the presiding officer unless other
wise provided for.”
With the amendment it reads as
follows i
“All committees shall be appointed
by the presiding officer or as other
wise ordered by a majority of the
council. ”
When John Pfuiffor.
elected ahlerniati“at-large,
for a statement abant the action,
said there was nothing to say.
declared it a matter of politics
that the other fellow might have
chance some day.
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Five youngsters ranging from six
teen to eleven years, are now at the
station house awaiting the payment
of their fines, fl each. Last Saturday
they threw snowballs at Max Shapiro.
They ate Claude and Robert Holmes,
of 279 Washington street, Lewis Peter
sod, of 6a Woodbridge road, Angelo
Tillio, of New Brunswick avenue,
and Carl Nelson, 266 New Brunswick
avenue. Many complaints have been
made abont these boys and their gang,
but the Recorder was lenient this
time.
Walter Wenck, who was arrested
for throwing a snow ball at the Rev.
Oshra Sankin last Thursday, lias
waived a hearing and is held in SlOO
bonds for the Grand Jurv. The
Rabbi's friends have secured Joseph
E. Strieker for a law^gr.
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Best sewing machine, lowest pri
at 336 State street. A. Jensen
er). 11-25-t*
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Low Tax Bargains.
4ICO gives you 1 aosgof mud at Kiusey
Corner. 415 ileut* flat, all improvements
6 rooms Griesen Block. <1400 will buy 6
room bouse as good as new, locstiou J
south of Smith St., <150 cash, balance
same us rent. Come quick. See us about
vourFireliisur.nice belore going e'sewhere
NIELSEN BROS. !22SmiihSt.
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WEATHER.
The New York Herald forecast is: for
Wednesday fair and considerable colder.
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