Perth Amboy evening news. [volume], April 23, 1903, SECOND EDITION, Page 5, Image 5

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SOUTH AMBO?Y
HENRY JACOBS DIES
OF HIS INJURIES.
Was Stabbed Several Weeks Ago
Step-Son Arrested Charged
With The Crime.
Henry Jacobs, who was stabbed in
tho back several weeks ago, died of
his injuries at 6 o'clock last night.
His stepson, John Skimmons, is now
in the county jail, accused of doing
the stabbing. He will now probably
be charged with murder.
As was told in the Evening News,
Jaoobs and Skimmons were said to
have quarrelled. For some time after
the stabbiug Skimmons could not be
foand. He afterward gave himself up
to the police and Jacobs refused to
make a charge against him. This was
done by Chief Minnick.
Mr. Jacob's funeral will be held at
3 o'clock Thursday afternoon from the
home of his sister, Mrs. Kempt.
POTTERY SOLD FOR
TERRA COTTA PLANT.!
Name of Purchaser Kept Quiet For|
The Present? Will Employ Be
tween 150 And 200 Hands.
The pottery belonging to H. O.
Perrine Sr. and ruu by Regan & Co.,
has been sold, but the name of the
purchaser is being kept quiet. It is
to be used for the manufacturing of
terta cotta and will employ from 150
to 200 men. This will be of great
benefit to the borough as factories are
badly needed here and it is to be
hoped that more will follow, as here
tofore everything iii the way of em
ployment for men has been dependent
on the railroads and coal docks.
MISS LULU SL0VER MARRIED.
Becomes The Bride of James Pryoe, of]
Plainfield.
Miss Lulu Slover, [oldest daughter |
of former assemblyman and Mrs.
Andrew Slover, was united in mar- 1
riage to Mr. James Prvce, of Plain- 1
field, at Christ Church by Rev. H. M.
P. Pearse at high noon yesterday.
The bride looked very charming
attired in white silk and veil caught
with orange blossoms. She carried a
bouquet of white bridal roses. The
Maid of Honor, Miss Grace Bogart,
was prettily attired in white also and |
carried a bouquet of pink bridal[roses.
The bride entered the church on her
father's arm, preceded by the charm
ing little flower girl and followed by
the attendants. They passed up the
aisle to the beautifully decorated
chancel where her father gave her to
the intended groom and the marriage
was solemnized with the beautiful
ceremony of the Episcopal churoh.
Mr. John Pryoe, the groom's brother,
was best man. Miss Emma Dayton
presided at the organ.
At the bride's home on Bordentown
avenue, a reception was held after
?which they left on the 6.50 Pennsyl
vania train for Philadelphia. -After
their return they will make their
home in Plainfield.
MISS RUSHMAN SURPRISED.
Number of Her Friends Called Upon Her|
At The Home of Emil Lincke.
Miss Carrie Bushman was very
pleasantly surprised bv a number of
young friends at her home with Mr.
Iand Mrs. Emil Linke of David street.
The time was passed with various |
games and singing.
About 12 o'olook a fine supper was
enjoyed and the merry crowd lingered
until 2 a. m. Among the guests were :
^.Miss Daisy Walling, the Misses Mary,
P' 'yatie and Annie Beoker, Maud and
V" May Grov?r, Lillie Preehan, Christina
Freiohneicht, Louis Semoneit, Rittie
Dayton, Estella Grover, Carrie Rush
mau, Miss Mary Thumbiiart, George
Fansser, Lewis Beoker, Lawrence
Henry, Fred Everson, David Grover,
Willie Linke and Nathaniel Dayton.
If you are looking for real estate |
investment read the column on page 2.
H. P ARISEN
?0I David St. So. Amboy, N. J. ]
k PIANOS and ORGANS
^.cXDBURY, WEBSTER and
HENNIN6 PIAN0SI
?k
Organs froitylO up. Square Pianos from j
$15 i?,#^ Cash or Installments.
Entertained Ministers.
Rev. and Mrs. W. T. Abbott, of
Ocean Grove, have been the guests of
Mr. and Mrs. William Dayton, of
George street, ainoe Saturday, April
18th and have returned to their home
after a pleasant visit. Rev. and Mrs.
D. W. C. Mclntire were entertained
at tea on Monday evening by Mrs.
William Drivton, in honor of their
guests. A number of other guests
were also entertained during the even
ing very enjovably. Mr. Abbott con
ducted the services in the M. E.
Oliuroh last Sunday.
An Enjoyable Time.
The Order of Railway Clerks had a
social time in their rooms at the K.
of P. Hall, Tuesday evening, April
21st. They passed the time very pleas
antly with singing, music and social
chat. Messrs. Nichols and Church
plaved several duets on the mandolin
and banjo.
OBITUARY.
Charles Rea, son of Mrs. Margaret
Rea, of Augusta street, died early
Tuesday morning with consumption
after 7 weeks' illness. He will be
buried Friday morning from St. Mary's
Church where the Requiem High Mass
will be celebrated. Interment will be
made in St. Mary's Cemetery. J. J.
Scully, funeral direotor. He leaves a
widowed mother, five sisters and two
brothers.
Signs of Mormons In Town.
Have the Mormons struck town?
The town appears to be deluged with
Mormon literature, books, pamphlets,
etc.. have been distributed through
the borough by men supposedly Mor
mons. If this is the case a Law and
Order League ought to be started at
once.
NEWS ITEMS
One of the two horses attached to
the tobacco wagon belonging to the
J. F. Groben Co. , became tired stand
ing and began to kick and bite the
other horse. In his friskiness he got
one of his feet fast and fell, causing
quite a commotion. He was some
what subdued when released from his
new position.
Mr. John Dev, of Jersey City, a
former resident of this borough, was
in town" Tuesday morning, calling on
old friends.
Mrs. Marion Brown, of Johfi street,
is having her house painted by John
Faulk.
Mr. and Mrs. Willis Fisher, of John
street, and Edward Lockhart and
Richard Fisher, of Sayreville, spent
Sunday witn the Misses Graff, of New
York City.
Mrs. Charles Pierce, of John street;,
will spend a week with friends in
New York.
Mrs. McKenn, of Augusta street,
has had a new fence erected around
her property.
The tug Newport brought in a large
tow to load with coal about 7 o'clock
yesterday morning.
The four summer boats which were
stationed at the docks for the winter,
have been thoroughly repaired and are
launched.
Miss Amelia Applegate, of Jersey
City, spent Tuesday with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Elias Applegate, of
Second Street.
One of Howell & Gordon's horses
being in touch with the rest of the
runaways of the past few days, got
restless while standing in front of
John Watson's house and started for
home. The David street gateman was
going to head him off but the horse
turned into the coal yard instead of
crossing the tracks and was caught
there by the driver.
Mrs. V. Kerr was a New York visit
or Tuesday.
The Misses Daisy and Bee Graff re
turned to their homes last week after
a delightful visit with Mr. and Mrs.
Willis Fisher, of John street.
Henry McDowell had a new fenoe
erected around his [bouse on Main
street, and is having the grounds im
proved also.
Eler's house is going up rapidly.
Main street is the new street for new
buildings at present.
Miss Essie Force, who has been
boarding in the city, will remain with
h?r parents on John street hereafter
and will commute.
J. Watson Jr., of David street, is
having repairs done to his cottage.
Miss Gertie Clark has returned home
after a pleasant visit with friends in
town.
Mrs. Charles Havens and Mrs. Harry
Liming and daughter Genevieve, of
Augusta street, were the guests of
Mr. and Mrs.?Nat Liming, ot Perth
Amboy Tuesday.
Mr. Berrien is much better and
resting easier, his son says.
William 8nllivan is having hie store
greatly improved and beautified by a
coat of paint.
Mr. and Mrs. Terrell, of John street,
have moved into Mrs. William Inman's
hosne, on Pine avenne.
A surprise party was given to the
daugther of Mr. and Mrs. J. John
son, of Ernston. About fifty guests
were present. There was the usual
good time, refreshments served,
games played, and all are ready to en
joy another one as soon as possible '
Mrs. Douglas Hunt furnished beau
tifnl Easter, or Bermuda lilies for
deoorting the Slover residence for
the wedding .
The midnight freight train, while
drilliug at the foot of Henry street,
backed one of the oars off the track
and the wheels of it are imbedded in
the ground.
The Epworth League of the M. E.
Church will hold its twenty-third an
niversary on Friday night, April 24.
All the members of the Y. P. S O. EL
are invited to attend.
Charles Steuerwald Jr., is better
and walked as far as his doctor's
office on Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Metz and
daughter Alice, of Camden, are visit
ins; Mrs. Metz's parents Mr. and Mis.
John Everett, of Bordentown avenue.
Miss Alice Stults, of Dayton, is vis
iting Mr. and Mrs. F. I. Stults, Sr.
Walter Wilson and Miss Glassy, of
Jersey Citv, spent Sunday with Mr.
Wilson's parents, ^Mr. and ^Mrs. Alec
Wilson Sr. of Second street.
McDowell Bros, are painting Mr.
Henry Wolff's house on Bergen Hill.
Ellen, little daugter of Mr. and
Mrs. Al. Parisen, of the Heights, is
attending Mrs. E. K. Haines' private
school.
NATIONAL MARKSMANSHIP.
Federal Soldiers nnd the National
liuardn to Compete *t Sea Girt.
WASHINGTON, April 23.-Secretary
Hoot hus approved the proceeding* of
the board appointed to prescribe tests
to govern awards of a national marks
manship trophy and medals and other
prizes for marksmanship. The national
match is to be shot Sept. 8 and 9 at Sea
Girt, N. J., and will be open to teams
of twelve men from the following:
From the army of the United States,
one team from the troops stationed
within each of the military depart
ments; the United States navy, the
United States marine corps, the na
tional guard or uniformed militia of
the several states and territories.
The prizes are to be, first, for highest
aggregate total in two days' contest,
the national trophy, authorized by act
of cougress, to be competed for annu
ally; $1,000 and $500.
Second highest total, the Hilton tro
phy and $300.
Third highest total, the bronze "Sol
dier of Marathon." presented by the
commander In chief on behalf of the
state of New York, and $200.
Fourth highest. $150.
The fifth highest, $100; the sixth,
$50; also medal to each member of
each winning team.
The board recommends that every
facility should be offered citizens out
side of the army and organized militia
to become proficient in rifle shooting
and that this purpose can be best ac
complished by means of rifle clubs.
The Liaht That Failed.
Mrs. A. ? When I was engaged to my
husband he was the very light of my
existence.
Mrs. D. ? And now ? ?
Mrs. A. ? The light goes out every
night. ? Brooklyn Life.
Hoiue Voyaare wf the Mlacter.
WASHINGTON. April 23,-The navy
department is informed that the sup
ply ship Glacier has left Cavite for Co
lombo on her way through the Suea
canal to New York. The Glacier has
been used in the transportation of re
frigerated meat and other supplies
from Australia to the troops and sail
ors in the Philippines. Being no longer
required for service, she has 'been or
dered home. She will be assigned to
the north Atlantic fleet, which is in
great need\Of a supply ship.
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.
Montreal gravediggers are on strike
for an increase of wages.
It is denied that the British minister
to Cuba will be withdrawn.
A Madrid dispatch states that the
sultan's brother has been proclaimed
emperor of Morocco.
The bodies of four passengers burned
to death in a wreck on the Erie at Bed
House, N. Y., were identified.
Anton Hansliau. an Austrian who
was to trundle his wife and child
across the continent, was ordered de
ported.
At Columbus Senator Ilanna defend
ed organized labor from a recent attack
of David M. Parry, president of the
National Association of Manufacturers.
A rumbling noise, accompanied by
vibration, aroused the people of Had
dnm. Conn. It was ascribed to an
earthquake shock or working of Mount
Tom.
The Prince of Waies was appointed
president of the royal commission to
represent Great Britain at the St. Lou
is exposition at the special request of
King Edward.
A jury at Fairfax Courthouse, Va?
convicted Robert Hamilton of wreck
ing an express train on the Southern
railway at Haveuswood and fixed the
penalty at fifteen years in the peniten
tiary.
CAN'T AFFORD RAISE
State Board of Arbitration
Against Lowell Strikers.
REPORT SENT TO THE LEGISLATDRE
It la Declared Therein That the De
mand of Cotton Mill Workera For
a Tea Per Cent Advance In
W??ea Is Uajnatiled.
BOSTON, April 23.? The textile cor
porations ill Lowell involved in the
present strike of 17,0<>0 operatives,
with a single exception, cannot afford
to pay to their help the 10 per cent in
crease In wages demanded by organ
ized labor, in the opinion of the state
board of arbitration and conciliation.
This opinion is contained in a report
of the board to Governor John L.
Bates, summing up its recent inquiry
Into the textile situation in Lowell,
and is corroborated by a statement
from a state statistician based on the
figures of an accountant employed by
the board to make an examination of
the financial condition of the seven
mills in question.
The board's report was submitted to
the governor late in the afternoon and
by him seut to the legislature, with a
brief explanatory message. In this con
nection there was an interesting inci
dent. The governor called the atten
tion of the house of representatives to
the fact that, while the order for the in
quiry by the state board "required" a
report to the legislature, he assumed
the house meant to vote "request the
information," as the board is a part of
the executive department.
The board reviews the present trou
ble as far back as the original demand
for ?u Increase made in March of last
year and says that when the strike or
dered at that time was declared off
through the intervention of a civic
committee the impression prevailed
among the operatives that a promise
had been made that wages would be
increased voluntarily under certain
conditions. The board fails to find that
.a promise of an increase was made.
The board's report Is upward of 16,
000 words in length, with ii supple
mentary financial r ? >rt of the Boott.
Massachusetts, Merrimack, Appleton,
Tremont and Suffolk. Hamilton aud
Lawrence mills in Lowell.
The board does not find from exami
nation of the lists of stockholders that
the Lorwell mills are controlled by a
combination, as alleged by the employ
ees, n?v does it find that the selling
agents control prices in such a way as
to depress wages. Ti e full amount of
holdings of tb* selling agents does not
show that their Interest is sufficient to
give them control.
In a financial table the board finds
that the capitalization of the seven
u4]}? Is $11,250,000.
On tlie question of salaries paid to
officials the board shows that out of
every hundred dollars received from
goods made $1.02 was paid in salaries
in the Fall River cotton mills, $1.51 in
New Bedford and $1.43 in Lowell. In
spection of the mills by the hoard it
self and b.v an impartial expert, the re
port says, has shown that the Lowell
corporations labor under a disadvan
tage in comparison with those having
modern plants. Lowell manufacturers
have to meet southern competition on
coarser goods and that of the beat
equipped modern mills in liner fabrics.
The report further says:
"It is unnecessary to more than refer
to the increase of southern mills dur
ing the last ten years to show that
Lowell has a formidable oompetltor
there. Of the total sain of Mtt*l spin
dles In the United States from 1880 te
1900 of 4,920,240, 53 per ctat, or 4747.
839, were In the south, which prod ocas
the plain coarse foods roch as are
largely made tn LoiwsH.
"In view of these facts and after
careful study of tho reports of the va
rious experts employed the board finds
that the claim of the mills that they
canuot afford to Increase wages is sus
tained except in the case of the Law
rence Manufacturing company, whose
books show that this company is able
to grant the advance demanded."
The rej)ort is signed by Warren A.
Reed, Richard P. Barry and Charles
D. Palmer, members of the board.
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