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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-02

Mr.. Carnegie is such an Indifferent
billiard player that he takes delight
In ripping the cloth on mis- 81 500 table.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-02

The very least that President Cairo
can do for Minister Bowen is to teach
him the Venezuelan waltz
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-02

]. Pierpont Morgan denies he
bought spurious art treasures abroad.
But, then, it takes a master to tell
master.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-02

Not satisfied with the o1d-fashioned
mode of entrance, the Pennsylvania
railroad is going to build a bridge
over He'll Gate.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-02

The agrarians in the Prussian
land-tag oppose the legalizing of ere
matiOn-pOSsibly because there
seems to be something premature
about it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-02

Mr. McGovern need not trouble him
self to explain We all know how and
why it happened.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-02

A Missouri editor is entitled to all
the cordwood he can pull from his
subscribers, but the accumulation of
81 900 bills is contrary to the rules of
the association.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-02

Kentucky withholds it's verdict on
the news that the English liberals
have carried Rye" until it is learned
how much of it they carried without
undue wabbling.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-02

If Pencil had been, as his class
mates testified, the finest type of
Yale man." President Hadley would
certainly have his work cut out for
him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-02

There are now twenty-nine women of
title in England who were American
girls, including four Duchesses and two
CountesSes-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-02

The third Shamrock has beaten the
first Shamrock, just as the second
Shamrock beat the first Shamrock.
1t is a sort of Donnybrook fair up
to date.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-02

Old names are passing away. What
used to be called a temperance meet
ing is now known as an anti-alcohol
convention.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-02

The millionaires in New York are
having quite a spirited race to see
which of them can dodge the most
taxes.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-02

OF all the new word coinage for
which the newspaper mint is respon-
sible, "multimurderer'' seems about
the most atrocious.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-02

Mr. Schwab is described as the
picture of health" and it is also
limited that he is likely to be framed
and hung up.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-02

The Peoria girl who killed a man
who tried to kiss her is now pros
trated with grief" Then why did she
resist?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-02

Chicken stealing has been made
Felony in Missouri More race preju-
dice.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-02
More. Horseflesh Eaten.

Since the recent great horsefiesh
dinner in Berlin the business. of the
horse butchers has quadrupled
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-02

A woman's idea of a convenient fiat
is one that has three closets in each
room.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-02

Little Coco land in Japan.
But Sone-sixth of the surface Of Js-
pan is arabic
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-02
The Rruse's Retorr.

Mrs. Prissims-Oh, but / got taken
In when / married you, you wretch
Mr.. Prissims-Yes; cut of the cold
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-02
Exeufpated.

President Roosevelt never carries
an umbrella"
Then he's the only man in this
country that I don't suspect of TAX
ing the last three I've 1ost"-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1903-05-02

The Sporting Chappie-Your friend
Miss Ellen is awfully nice; we got on
famously together.
Miss MabeI-Yes, isn't she sweet?
She can get on with anybody-Comic
Cuts.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-04-10
new BRUNSWICK TO
iEXAMINE CITY WATER.
ReappearanCe of Typhoid Fever
Alarms Beard of Health Eff
ferts To Find Cause.

New Brunswick. N. j., April 10:-
The Board of Health, Wednesday
evening, discussed at some length the
prevalence of contagious disease in
the city. Health Inspector Clark s
report showed that during the past
month there were AZ cases of diph-
liberia, S6 of scarlet fever and two of
typhoid. A month ago there were re-
ported 20 cases of diphtheria, 2 of
scarlet fever and none of typhoid.
DIR. CLARK said that the cases were
not confined to any one Locality but ex-
listed in every ward in the city.
Regarding the re-appearance of
typhoid DR.. CLARK suggested that the
Board have the drinking water and
ice examined to make sure that no
germs lurked there. The Board in
structed the Inspector to send samples
of water and ice to the State Board Of
Health for analysis. The doctors in
charge of the typhoid cases were ask
ed to report whether or not the
patients used city water.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-04-10
PEACE NOW REICNS
IN LOCAL FACTORIES.
Plants Are Again Running Full Time
And No Interruptions
Anticipated.

All the labor troubles which have
disturbed this city for the past week
or two are now over for the time be-
ing. The boys who were out on a
strike at the Standard Underground
Gable Works for an increase of wages
and half holiday on Saturday from
the first of May, all returned to work
this morning. They are to appoint a
committee who will wait upon Mr..
Conners, the general manager, today.
Mr.. Conner will make a reply to their
request two weeks from now.
The boys are loud in the praise for
A. A. Quinn, who they say brought
the settlement about.
At the Raritan Copper Works nearly
all of, the old employees have return
ed to work, and many more than the
company can use at the present time
are applying daily for their old places.
The furnaces were all charged yester-
day for the first time since the strike.
In the tank room the new Italians,
with the.aid of several of the old en-
ployes, are being broken in. The
special policemen who were on duty
have been told they need not report
for further duty until notified.
Many of the boys and girls who
went out on a strike at the Columbian
Match factory, are at work today and
the others are expected back tomor-
row. A satisfactory arrangement be-
tween employer and employees has been
made.
The first of May will determine
whether or not the terra Gotta pressers
will strike. Likewise the painters
will know the course they will pursue.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-04-10
ESKENSEN'S DEATH
WAS VERY SUDDEN.
Was Visiting His Br0thsr-in-LaW,
Peter Larsen And Complained
Of Feeling Tired.

@. Eskesen, thirty-six years old, of
221 Washington street, died very sud-
denly at the home of his brother-in-
law, Peter Larsen, of Washington
street, at 8 30 O'Clock last night, of
heart disease. Mr.. Eskesen, who was
in the employ of the New Jersey Terra
Gotta Company's plant, came home
from this work at six O'Clock last
night, and seemed in the best of
health. After eating a very hearty
supper he told his wife that he was
going over to see Mr.. Larsen.
When he arrived at his brother-in-
laws home they sat chatting until
about 9. 30 o o'clock when Mr.. Eskesen
remarked.
"Oh, how tired am tonight.
With that he fell backwards in his
chair as if in pain. When his brother
in-law reached his side all signs of
life had disappeared.
Mr.. Eskesen came to Perth Amboy
thirteen years ago from Varde, Den
mark. He went to work in one of the
local terra GOTTA factories where he
remained for some time. For while
he was in the bakery business for
himself ON State street. He gave up
the bakery business to accept the posi-
tion he held at the time of his death.
His name was on the list as charter
member of the Woodmen of the World
which is shortly to be organized He
also belonged to Braga and Dana Sing
ing Societies. He is survived by a
wife and two children, eight and five
years old, four brothers, seven sisters
and his mother.
The funeral will be held at o clock
Tuesday afternoon from Stephen's s
Danish Lutheran Church. Rev. Mr..
Christensen, the pastor, will have
charge. Interment will be in Alpine
Cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-04-10
INSTITUTE
NEW LODGE.
Odd Fellows Will Take In Forty
two Men For Car
teret.
CEREMONIES TONIGHT.
Grand Master TomsOn Will Be Present
Institution Will Take Place At 5 O'clock
Charter Members Will Be Initiated
Later-DistriCt Deputy BeCkenOf Plain
field Also Here.

The members of Lawrence Lodge,
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, it
is now assured, will institute the new
lodge for Carteret today. The cere-
monies of instituting the lodge will
begin at O'Clock this afternoon in
the presence of Grand Master Chester
Tomson and his staff, and District
Deputy Becker of Plainfeld.
The five men who have already re-
ceived their degrees will, of course,
be the only persons out of the forty
two charter members, at this proceed
ing. The rest will be taken in and
by special dispensation from the
Grand Master, put through the entire
initiation and the three degrees at the
regular meeting tonight. A collation.
will be served after the evening cere-
monies.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-04-10
0ARANTINE LAW is
NOT GENERALLY KNOWN
Vessels From Southern Ports Of
The United States Must Be In
speCted In Summer.

According to the quarantine laws,
beginning the first of March and until
the fxS Of December, of any year.
no vessel coming from any port in the
United States south of Cape Henlopen,
or from any West India, Bahama or
Bermuda island port, shall be allowed
to enter the port of Perth Ambov
without passing the regular quarantine
inspection. 1t is already generally
understood that all foreign vessels
have to anchor at the quarantine line
which is designated by yellow buoy
in the sound. This, of course, will
make additional work for Mr.. Van
Pelt, who is assistant health officer
and makes all inspections. Any time
any master or commander refuses to
comply with the law, he can, upon
conviction, be fined not more than
So, 900, sentenced to one years i'm
prisonment or both at the discretion
of the court Owing to the ingorance
of the law, which has never been pro-
perIy published, many vessels, or
rather, their masters, have unknow-
ingly violated it since it was passed
in 1900.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-04-10
A Home In hopeIawn.

The William II. Moffett Realty
Company invites everyone to visit
their delightful tract Of land which
they have named Hopelawn. 1t is sit
uated just outside the thickly popu-
lated section of the city. They do
not insist upon you buying any of the
lots, being satisfied that, if you have
money to invest, look at their tract
will convince you to invest it with
them. Hopelawn is destined to be-
come one of the most beautiful sec
tions of Perth Amboy and the Moffett
Company offers the lots at very low
COST See their advertisement no an
other page and be satisfied about the
matter for yourself.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-04-10
Marcus StriCker'S Suit For
Damages Against Raritan
Traction Co. Closed.
DEFENSE STRONG CASE.
Mr.. Stricken Claimed He Was Unconscious
After The Accident Testimony of Sew
eral Shows That He Was Able To Be
About And Was But Little injured at
The Time.
Special TO tie Evening Meas.
New Brunswick April 1O:-

New Brunswick April 10:-
The case of Marcus Stricken against
the Raritan Traction Company, in
which the former wants $4,000 for
alleged injuries received while riding
on one of the company's cars, was
closed at noon today after five wit
nesses had been examined for the de-
fense. At 1.30 O'Clock the jury was
charged and they Immediately retired.
Nels Christiansen, one of the wit
nesses examined for the defense, testi-
fed that he saw Mr.. Stricken get off
the car and then get on again the
day of the accident. Three other
witnesses testified that they saw Mr..
Stricken at masquerade ball on Feb
ruary 4.
The judge admitted evidence show
ing that the plaintiff in 1900, had
been fined 500 for extortion.
The plaintiff had closed his case with
the swearing of five witnesses. After
Mr.. Stricken gave his testimony, Carl
Dressler and Michael HI. Haverty,
who we're passengers on the car which
ran over the tie, said they helped take
Stricken to Peterson's hotel. Jesse
Peterson testified sto Stricken being
brought there and that he stood for
half an hour near the bar. Stricken
had testified that he was unconscious
while at the hotel.
DIR. Brace said he was called to
attend the plaintiff but could find no
serious injury upon the Justice.
DR.. F. M. Donohue, of this city,
said he had made very thorough ex-
animation and thought the man was
uninjured. He gave it as his opinion
that the plaintiff was taking" so to
speak.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-04-10
DAFECK COLLAPSED
AFTER HIS ARREST.
Accused of Assault Upon KOviak
Who Now Lies In Critical
Com itiOn.

Detective Huff went to New York
again this morning to appear against
Joe Dafcek who, as told in the News
yesterday, was arrested the night be-
fore charged with having committed
an atrocious assault upon John Koviak.
1t seems that shortly after his arrest
Dafcek completely collapsed and be-
came so bad that the police surgeon
ordered him taken to Bellevue Hospi-
tai.
When Detective Huff reached New
York Yesterday to appear against him
there was nothing for him to do He
then went to New Brunswick in an
effort to have the case brought before
the Grand Jury then in session.
Prosecutor Voorhees, could not be
found and as the Grand Jury adjourn
ed for week nothing can be accom-
plished at this end until they convene
again.
Detective Huff received word last
night that Dafcek would be we'll
enough to be arraigned this morning
so that he will doubtless be remanded
to await requisition papers.
In the meantime Koviak, who has
been lying unconscious in the hospital
here and who was believed to be dying
as result of the assault. partly re-
gained consciousness yesterday after
noon and was reported this morning
to be little better.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-04-10
Told Tc Leave Town.

Charles Erickson was fined So this
morning on charge Of disorderly
conduct. Officer Shultz arrested the
man last night for being a nuisance
near the Lehigh Valley bridges over
State street.
When Recorder Pickersgill request
ed an explanation for his action he
said he was drunk and did not re-
member what he had done.
Erickson said he lived in New York
and as a return ticket was found in
is clothes together with Sc. 10, he was
given the nineteen cents and the
ticket and told to get out of town at
once.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-04-10
Governor Murphy Has Issued
Proclamation Fixing That
Time.
NO PLANTING HERE.
No Room On Any Of The School Grounds
For More Trees Excepting The High
School Grounds There May Be Graded
Later-Literary Programs Being Ar
ranged.

By public proclamation Governor
Murphy has appointed Friday, April
II, as Arbor Day. 1t will be appro-
priately observed by the public schools
throughout the State.
The proclamation recommends that
the teachers and pupils of the public
and private schools, the faculties and
students of colleges and of STATE
schools, and the people generally do
devote the day to the planting of trees,
shrubs and flowers, and the holding
of such exercises as will tend to in
culcate love for nature and broaden
the knowledge of the value of trees.
Although it is not specially enioined
by statute it is thought appropriate
that with the study of trees be coupled
lessons on the value of native birds
and the Importance of preserving
them.
At the schools in this city there
will be no tree planting this year as
there is no room. Trees have been
planted on all of the school grounds
except the High School and it is con-
sidered a useless expense to plant any
there for the time is not far distant
when the ground will have to be
graded, and the trees would then have
to be uprooted. A literary program
will be arrange the observance
of Ae daSni9 ysns dins " schools.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-04-10
Perth AmbOy Heights.

Readers of the Evening News have
doubtless been interested in the ad-
vertisements which have appeared
describing Perth Amboy Heights, a
beautiful tract of land situated on the
old Hatch farm. This is delightful
locality and is an excellent site for a
home. The company is offering the
lots for sale cheap aud they are fast
being bought up. For the neighbor-
hood good view all over Perth Am
boy can be had. Tomorrow and Sun
day agents will be ready to show the
property. Preparations have been
made for o large crowd.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-04-10
Case Dismissed.

W. S. Tyrrell, of 1856 Elm street,
was arraigned before Recorder Pick
ersgill this morning charged with
assaulting his old father, W. r.
Tyrrell. The story of the assault was
told in yesterdays News. The son
said the father hit him first and the
recorder, seeing that it was simply a
family squabble, dismissed the case.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-04-10
OF BOAT
TELLS HIS STORY.
Was Asleep On The Thurber And Was Awakened BY Rush
Of Water Into The Cabm--Got HIS Wife As Far As The
Door When She Was Swept From HIS Grasp.

Captain Merritt, of the steam canal
boat F. B. Thurber, which sank at
the Lehigh Valley dock early yester-
day morning, was seen by News re-
porter yesterday afternoon after he
had returned from New York. He
confirmed the story of his attempt to
rescue his family, which was exclu-
sively told in the Evening News yes
terday. In giving more details, the
captain said
II know no more about how the
vessel came to sink than any one
else. They finished loading her We'd
nesday night, and as we desired to get
away early yesterday morning, all
hands, including Engineer Cook and
the deckhand, Dennis O'Day, turned
in early. The two men slept in the
little house above deck forward while
my wife and little Mildred, five years
old, and myself, slept in the cabin
aft.
Everything was all right when we
turned in and the next thing 7 re-
member was the sound of roaring
waters which, of course, caused me to
tumble out of my bunk in hurry.
AS landed on the cabin floor found
myself i'll several feet of water. The
water was then rushing in at the
cabin door and, realizing at once that
the vessel was sinking, / gave warn
ing cry, at the same time | grasped
the end of the light clothing of my
wife and, half dragging her TO the
door, managed to get hold of the
small boat above me. I held on with
all my strength but at last the inrush-
ing waters became so strong that the
clothing gave way and my wife went
to her doom.
"It was impossible, said the cap
tain, !" to attempt to save the child
and the only thing that saved me was
the little boat, which fortunately was
not tied and fioated when the steamer
went down.
Shortly after the vessel sank the
cabin of the vessel fioated away and
few hours later, the body of the CAP
tain's wife was found on the shore at
the foot of Broadway, Tottenville,
and was later removed to the morgue
in Tottenville where Captain Merritt
identified the body. Captain Merritt
said the two men forward also had
narrow escapes. That end of the
vessel going down last was the only
thing that saved them. AS it was
they had to Jump for their lives. The
captain said no help was given as the
whole thing happened in less time
than it takes to tell it. The fact that
the vessel was loaded with 1856 tons of
coal, he said, would make short work
of her should she spring leak
A man named Lawrence, who is the
owner of the vessel. is now in Florida
on his vacation and as soon as he is
heard from arrangements will be
made to raise the vessel and an effort
will be made to find the body of the
little daughter. Captain Merritt said
she was an adopted child and he
thought as much of her as if she were
his own.
Captain Merritt feels his loss great
ly. He is we'll known in this vicinity
having at one time owned a line of
vessels including the one just sunk
profoooor RIock poro Ana;n
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-04-10
Reception To The Pastor.

A reception to the pastor, Rev. S..
T. Jackson, Phi. D., will be held in
the Sunday school room of Simpson
M. E. Church this evening from 7.3O
to 10 O'Clock. The members of the
Church and congregation, together
with the friends of the pastor, are
cordially invited. There will be an
entertainment and refreshments.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-04-10
Johnson Goes To Jail.

William Johnson, the big fellow
accused of assaulting Officer Tunny-
son, as told in yesterdays News, was
unable to furnish bonds or pay his
fine and this morning Citv Marshal
Walters took him to New Brunswick
on the first trolley.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-04-10
Professor Block Here Again.

Professor Block is in town again
after being in hospital at Trenton
with malaria fever. Professor Block
is the man who played the April fool
joke ON two local constables.
He has little whistle which he
sells which will enable any one to
perform the trick he so thoroughly
mastered. The professor is anxious
to give an exhibition for some society,
church or auxiliary. He says he will
charge nothing for his performance as
ventriloquist, all he asks is the privi-
lege of selling the whistles after the
exhibition. He is certainly a master
in his art.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-04-10
OBITUARY..

Caroline Shuminak, aged 40 years,
died at her home, 251 Oak street,
Wednesday night. The funeral will
be heldIfrom the Holy Trinity Catho-
lie church 2 O. CLOCK Sunday afternoon.
Interment will be made in st. Mary's
cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-04-10
Services At Baptist Church.

All of this week special services
have been held in the Baptist church
which have been very we'll attended
by the members of the congregation.
The subject of prayer at tonight's
service will be "Glory of the Cross. -
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-04-10
Bishop Will Visit Here.

Bishop Scarborough, of Trenton,
will visit st. Peters Episcopal church
on May TO- A number of persons will
be confirmed at that time.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-24
TO LEAVE T!gIGG SHIPYARD.
Government Vessels Under CONSTRUCTION
There to He Withdrawn.

WASHINGTON, June 23.-The War De-
partment has decided to join the Navy
Department in Withdrawing from the Trigg
shipyard at Richmond the vessels under
construction there The Trigg company
had a contract for building a huge dredge
which was to be used by thu Engineer Corps
of the army in dredging work in New York
hsrbor 1t is now about three-fourths
completed, but will require about six weeks
work before it will be ready for launching
The Navy Department and the War De-
partment will combine their efforts TO CON
struct q waterway for the launching Of
both vessels, but as the Galveston is prac-
tically ready for launching the Navy De-
partment will be delayed in removing that
ship until the dredge is ready to be floated.
30 that both vessels may be launched at
the same time.
Steps we're taken to-day by the War,
Department to have the Department OF
Justice u.ke such action as will be necessary
to secure the release OF the dredge from
the contractors. An examination Of tho
contract between the Trigg company and
the War Department shows that in this the
Government has an advantage which is
not possessed in the contract betweeIls
the Navy Department and the ship building
company.
The contract for the dredge provides that
owner Of as much Of the ship as is COM
pleted, 30 that It is believed there will be
no trouble to establish in the courts tho
right Of the War Department to seine and
remove the dredge. 1t will then be towed
to Norfolk and arrangements made with
tho Navy Department for iD comEaehnu'
In the Norfolk Navy Yard.