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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-07-10
EsaIdwinsyilIe. N. Y.

The warm and pleasant weather of the
past few days has made decided i'm
provement in the appearance of the
fields that have been set out. Nearly all
of the growers have finished transplant
ing, except on fields that have not been
rains. The prospects for a good crop
now appear favorabl le.-Gazette.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-07-10
To California and Back

Via the Chicago, Milwaukee & ST.
Paul and Union Pacific line.
August l to II, 1908 A
Tickets good on the overland limited
and two other fast trains between Chi
cago and San Francisco.
Ask the nearest ticket agent of the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul railway
for additional information.
E. A. Miller, General Passenger Agent,
Chicago.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-07-10
New York.
NEW YORK, July 4, 1903.

The market ruled stronger than is US
ually the case at this season, particularly
when a weeks trading is broken up by
nearly three holidays. The strongest
trading was in Sumatra, it being gener-
ally recognized now that the Sumatra
will have to supply more than ever the
wrapper leaf for the ensuing year But
in other types, too, the market is not
idle. There has of late been going on a
search for the new Connecticut broad
leaf, and one house alone has sold over
thousand boxes solely on packers sam
pies. This goes to prove that where
dullness prevails, it is not because of
demand, but on account of lack of
suitable stock. The Havana situation
remains the same.-Journal.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-07-10
NEW YORK, July l, 1908.

The closing week of June was an un-
eventful one in domestic leaf circles.
The principal seller was 1902 Connect
cut Havana seed, the reported sales of
which aggregate 500 boxes. There is
considerable inquiry for Connecticut
Broad leaf wrappers, but sales are few,
as the market is almoot barren of that
kind of tobacco.
Sumatra.-The sales of the week foot
up nearly 700 bales, principally of new
tobacco. The yielding capacity of the
new goods, together with the reasonable
price at which they are being offered to
the trade, are proving strong factors in
inducing sales to manufacturers. In the
transactions effected this week there
was an unusually large percentage of
second sizes.
Havana.-The Havana market con-
tinues to give evidence of healthful
tone. One house alone filled 500 bales of
Remedies during the week, and have
other lots en- route from Havana which
have been placed during the past few
days. The demand is strong and quite
general, and prices remain firm.-Leaf.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-07-10
Connecticut valley Tobacco Market.


Quite number of new curing barns
are in process of erection in the valley
This does not mean that an increase in
the acreage is to be expected, but many
growers are satisfied that they have over
crowded their buildings, and some are
providing more room for hanging their
crops.
In number of towns there is an act
ual falling off in acreage, and even then
there are some fields of which the yield
will be small on account of the excessive
rains. Some land has compact SUBJ
soil that prevents the water from escap-
ing, actually drowing the plants. So, on
the whole, there will probably be slight
decrease.
Our correspondents write as, follows
East Deerfeld, June 27: Tobacco is all
set. It is not doing very well, the soil
being too wet. On some pieces plants
are turning yellow. Early-set pieces are
looking very we'll, but making a slow
growth. It is too cold and wet. Cut
worms are working badly on some pieces.
We are all desiring warm and dry wealth
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1903-07-10
Lancaster.

LANCASTER NEW ERA. June 90, 1903.
1t is with no little satisfaction that we
are enabled to record another week OF
good business in cased leaf tobacco
There were apprehensions that the large
sales of the previous two weeks would
result in poor record in the one just
passed, but they seem rather to have
acted as stimulus to manufacturers
and operators, with the result that
another week of large sales is to be re-
ported. The following are the transac-
tions, as they have been reported to US:
w. @. Mellinger q Bro. sold 500cs of the
1902 crop; Martin Good sold S0cs, also
of the 1902 crop; M. M. Fry sold 300cs,
1902 goods, and bought 300cs of the
same crop; Walter S. Bare sold 175cs of
different years, new and old; John D.
Skiles sold 1OOcs, new and old; A. FL.
Hershey sold 2OOcs, new and old; John
D. Herr sold 230cs, 1902 goods, and JAG
ob Mayer sold Toes, of 19Ol-1902 crops;
in all, 2,160cs. For the corresponding
week of last year 2,288cs were sold.
The wet spell still continues. We have
had rain almost every day during the
week. Not always heavy showers but
enough to keep the ground and every
thing wet. The tobacco, of course, can
stand it at present, but farmers want
sunshine to dry their hay and make
their corn and other crops grow. A
month and more ago we were longing
for just such weather as we have now
Now we are willing to turn back and
take the weather we were tired of then.
The decision of Lord Chief Justice AL
verson of England that Ogden's must
distribute the bonus of million dollars
a year promised it's retail customers for
four years, will send the shivers down
somebody's bones. Our readers will re-
member that Ogden's was acquired by
the American Tobacco Company when
the latter resolved to invade the British
tobacco. market. To fight this American
invasion the Imperial Tobacco Company
was formed by number of independent
British tobacco manufacturers. To get
the good will of the retailers the Imper-
ial promised them yearly bonus of fifty
thousand pounds sterling; the American
raised the bluff to two hundred thousand
or million dollars. After paying the
first quarterly installment the American
made its peace with the Imperial Og-
den's was incorporated into the Imper-
ial, and the American withdrew from the
domestic confines of Great Britain. AS
soon, however, as the Imperial was left
in undisputed control of the home mar
ket it dropped and repudiated it's OVID
and Ogden's bonus promises The re-
tailers brought suit and England's Chief
Justice gave them Judgment against
Ogden's. AS Ogden's has ceased to ex-
ist, having been absorbed by the Imper-
ial, the latter will have to make good the
four million dollar promises of its former
foe. Evidently it swallowed with Og-
den's bigger bite than it bargained for,
while the American will have it's laugh
at it. Will our British contemporaries
still insist that the Imperial got the best
of the American in the peace treaty?
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-11-09
MR.. MASSOPUSTS FUNERAL

The funeral of the late Joseph
Massopust was held from his former
home, on Wayne street, yesterday
afternoon at 80 clock. InteTment was
made in Alpine cemetery. a..
About 200 people attended the fun
eral. The Catholic Benevolent Legion,
of Woodbridge, The Excelsior Society,
of Maurer, the Vorwaerts and Har-
monte Singing Societies, and the
Germania Singing Society were out il
body to pay the last respects to the
dead. The Harmonic Society sang
"Still Rnht der See" over the grave.
The Vorwaerts also sang. The flowers
were numerous and beautiful. Many
large pieces were among the. offerings.
Mr.. Massopust was born in Bohemia
sixty eight years ago. He came te
this country and settled in Perth Am
boy where he lived for seventeen
years much respected citizen. He
leaves five sons and a daughter, Frank,
who is in Wisconsin. May, Charles,
William, Anton, and Joseph.
President Zeyen, of Vorwaerts,
made short address.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-11-09
SERVICES
BY SALVATION ARMY
Large Congregation Presbyterian Church Hears New York Speak
ersMade Great hpreSson...Deah fMs Booth Tucker
Railroad Wreck Great Shock

Memorial services for the late Mrs
Booth Tucker, prominent as Consul
in the Salvation Army, were held in
the PRESBYTERIAN church last night
The local staff of the Salvation army
was on the platform. The pulpit was
draped with an American flag and
Grape.
Mrs. fuckers favorite hymns were
sung. "My Jesus Love Thee"
"Shall We Meet Beyond the River, ;"
Sweeping Through the Gates" and
"Rock of Ages" !"
The music was beautiful. The in
fuence of the departed workers purity
and sweet faith seemed to pervade the
atmosphere. DIR. H. G. Mendenhall
gave brief, but beautiful euiogy on
Mrs. fuckers life and work. ERSiSn
.S1n1nosepan in charga
local staff, and Ensign Wilson. OF
New York. also spoke. They talked
on the uncertainty of life and of the
necessity of always being prepared to
go. In Mrs. fuckers life they saw a
beautiful lesson in sublime faith and
an eloquent example in heroic work
of saving souls. They spoke of the
army's, work, its use and the effects
of Mrs. fuckers work. Ihe Offering
taken up is to be used for the further
ance of the army's work in this city.
Miss Violet and Harry Wiseman sang
a duet There was a large congrega-
tion present and all were deeply i'm
pressed.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-11-09
YOUNG MEMS FORUM
AT The M. E. CHURCH.
Hears Stirring Address by Dr. Whitney of New York and Rev. s.
Jackson Should Have Ideals dnd Aim Hqh Whether they
Reach the Mark or not

Tho Young Mems Forum attended
Simpson NJ. E. church in a body last
night and listened to stirring words
especially for young men. Short
addresses were made by DR.. George
H. Whitney and Rev. S. Trevena
Jackson.
DR.. Whitney took for his subject
"Ideals." He told every young man
to have an ideal and to aim for it.
Although they never hit it, they
would at least come somewhere near
the work. He recited the story of the
eagle and the snake on the pyramids
in Egypt. The snake, he said, slowly
but surely crawled up the pyramid,
while the eagle flew there. Once on
top both looked about. After short
time the snake got tired and said he
would go, down as he was not used to
SUCH high places, whiie7the easfe fVW
straight for the sun. Some people,
the doctor said, always aim for the
ground and they get it, others aim fol
the sky and they reach high places.
After DR.. Whitney had finished Mr..
jackson told an interesting story
illustrating his point The church
was crowded. AS the Young Mems
Forum passed out, Mr.. Jackson shook
hands with each one of them.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-11-09
FLAG FOR THE
NEW SCHOOL.
Ladies of Sixth Ward Presented
Handsome Banner for
School No. 6.
.UNFURLED TO BREEZE.

The Bca1l ~ef 0RseatienI Satur ~
afternoon, was presented with a hand
some flag for School No. 6. The
ladies in that school district had raised
the money to make the purchase. The
presentation took place in room No.
L. A large number of people was
present. After the flag had been form
ally presented, the assembly went
outside and watched the banner
raised. In true sailor fashion it was
hoisted in little roll and by quick
jerk of the halyard the roll opened
and the glorious red, white and blue
f1oated over the assembled crowd.
Rev. Percy R. Ferris, of the Baptist
chulch made the speech of presenta-
tion. He spoke Of the efforts Of the
ladies in raising money for the flag,
Of the good work they had done and
of the significance of the flag itself.
The improvement of the school system
patriotism and the influence of schools
over which one flag is raised were
touched upon by him during his talk.
Superintendent S. E. Shull made a
short speech of acceptance in behalf
of the Board of Education. He spoke
of the commission from England
which came here some time ago TO in
spect our schools, and one of whom
said: 81 have found the secret of
American prowess. 1t is in her
schools. "
The poor foreigner, coming from a
land in which he was prosecuted,
finds under the American flag haven
of refuge and an opportunity to begin
life anew. Equality of rights and the
pursuits of happiness are his. Prof.
Shull also spoke of the Importance OF
our school system and of the large
number of school children in oul
population. One fifth of our total
population are school children. The
Professor remarks were eloquent
and he was applauded at the close OF
his speech. The flag is of bunting
and one of the largest in the city.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-11-09
REPUBLICANS
TO CELEBRATE
Will Hold Big Ratification Meet
ing in Dana Hall TOmOr-
row Night.
CANDIDATES THERE

The Republicans. are preparing for q
big ratification meeting to be held III
this city tomorrow night. Dana Hall
has been engaged ana big demon
stration is expected. The Republican
Club will be in charge. Perth Amboy
distinguished herself as a stronghold
Of Republicanism on election day and
the Republican Club is given the
credit for doing it.
At the meeting tomorrow Senator
elect Jackson will be present as we'll
as Assemblymen- elect Fordyce, Henry
and Martin. A big time is anticipat-
cd aud Republicans are urged to turn
out and whoop-er-u
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-11-09
Entertained Cast in kindergarten Play.

Saturday night there was no re-
hearsal of the kindergarten plays to
be given in Wilder Hall tonight. In
stead, the performers and the ushers
were entertained by Mr.. and Mrs.
Parker Runvon. 1t was merry party
and they played seven tables of 800. .
Refreshements were served. Mr.. and
Mrs. Nedham were also present, the
latter having done wonderful worl
with the program.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-11-09
Was Cleaning the Weapon Barn His Meuen HOmeBew the Side Of
His Head oWa Found by his Mother Who Went Out to Call Him.
Has Been Pracicng Law this City But Short TmeWas Have
Gone to New Brunswick Today
CUNNING TOMORROW.
Had Made Arrangements to Spend The Day
fnr Sport with Metuchen Friend-Eo
One Saw The Accident and the Report
Attracted no Attention Was Dead when
Found.

Thomas Mark Thiokstun, about
twenty five years old, lawyer of this
city, with offices in the Scheuer build
ing, was killed about s O'Clock this
morning by the explosion of his gun.
He was at his home in Metuchen and
was cleaning the weapon preparatory
to cunning trip tomorrow with his
friend Milton Nook, of Metuchen,
and a young lawyer of Metuchen.
This morning Thickstun had bust
ness in New Brunswick. He took the
gun out in the barn and started to
clean it. 1t is thought it contained
an old shell, left. in from last year.
The explosion blew off the side of the
young man s head, killing him in
stantly. The report was not hoard in
the house, but his mother, thinking
that it took him long time to clean
the gun, went out to see what kept
him as it was getting time for him to
80 to New Brunswick Upon opening
the barn door the CHASTITY sight of her
son lying dead on the floor, greeted
her.
The family physician was called,
but Thickstun was dead when his
body was found. A News reporter
was the first one to take the sad news
to Mr.. Thickstuns brother Charles,
who is employed in the law office OF
Judge Adrian Lyon, of this city, ana
who started Immediately for home.
Mr.. Thickstun was well known IN
this city. He was born in Metuchen
and has lived there all his life. He
graduated from the Metuchen High
School with honors and entered the
law office of Judge Adrian Lyon. A
short timo ago he made the highest
average in his class when he took tho
examination for admission to the bar
After his admission he opened an
office in the Scheuer building. Mr..
Thickstun was said to have been the
youngest lawyer in the State.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-11-09
Performed Difficult Operation.

DR.. H. NJ. Brace performed a sue
cessful, but difficult operation Satur-
day afternoon at 8 O'Clock. Mrs.
Peter Damn, Of 1874 South Second
street, was the patient. He was
assisted by Drs. J. G.. Wilson, W. E.
Ramsay, J. L. Lund and f. G. Henry.
Mrs. Damn has been i'll for sever
weeks. Lately it was discovered she
was affected with pyosalphinks ant
DR.. Brace, who was called, deter
mined on an operation as the only
means of relieving the patient Tn,
woman is doing very we'll.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-11-09
NONE OF THE BOYS
had MIXED THE COW
Five were Arraigned Before the
Recorder this Morning Charged
With Annoying Mr.. Carlton.

Samuel Ca ION, of Hartford street,
was in court this morning to press a
charge of ANNOYANCE against seven
J oungsters ranging from thirteen to
seventeen years. who have been, he
says, bothering him for some time
past. Carlton says the boys insult his
wife, throw things through his doors
and bang the shutters and mark the
weatherboards of his house. Five OF
the boys we're in court this morning
They were George Stone. George
Stankey, Willie Maher, Danny Dwyer
and Patsy Dwyer.
They denied they had done any
harm to Mr.. Carlton and said they
had never done anything wrong in
that neighborhood.
The Recorder took occasion to ask
if anyone of the five had MIXED the
Danish woman's COW. The woman g
COW had been MIXED on Hartford
street some time ago, and she had
been to the police about the matter.
None of them knew how to milk, they
said. One of the bows had hit a
Danish man in the leg with stone
and had lamed him. He admitted
this. The Recorder gave the boys a
short lecture and warned them to be-
have themselves in the future. They
were paroled.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-11-09
Mr.. Shows Enterprise.

Walter A. Snow, we'll known in this
city, is associated with George W..
Rogers. the. famous newspaper artist,
in the Pyro-Art studios at Montclair.
They make specialties of burned leath-
er, and water colors. The work is
beautifully.d done and the young men
have struck field which is not over
crowded. Mr.. Snow is doing this il
connection with his other work with
the clay company.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-11-09
Mr.. GREEN'S
ACCOUNTS
STRAIGHT.
Letter FfOm'the Expert who Went
Over the Books Made
Public.
BELIEVED HIM INSANE.
AcCogntaRtSays Mr.. Green was Undoubted. :.
Iy Out of His Mind When he Committed
the Deed-Letter Written TO Mrs. Green
Unsolicited to AIlay and Fears that
Something Might have been Wrong.

In an effort to allay any suspicion
and to quiet any rumor (which might
be started as result of the sudden
ending of Jerry A. Green life in this
city, FL. F. Searle, the expert account
ant and auditor, who went over the
books of the Penfeld concerns after
the receivers were appointed, has,
unsolicited, written a letter to Mrs
Green assuring her that there was
nothing wrong in Mr.. Green S
accounts. A copy of the letter is
printed below:
"H. F. Searle, O. P. A.
Public Accountant and Auditor,
Organizer of Accounting Systems for
Office and Factory,
45 Broadway,
"New York, November end, 1903
Mrs. J. A. Green
Perth Amboy, Nj.
Dear Mrs. Green -
CT is with the greatest sorrow that
I learn of the death. by his own hand,
of your husband. and write to express
my deepest sympathy for you in your
bereavement.
II have known Mr.. Green quite
intimately for The last two years and
during the past month or two have
been engaged in Strengthening out the
affairs of the various "Penfield'' COM
panies during the process of which
work have been brought into daily
contact with him and have obtained a
very thorough insight into his manner
of conducting the duties instructed to
his care. am probably better &C.
quainted than anyone else with the
very involved affairs of these com.
panles and Mr.. Green's connection
with them, and take this opportunity
to testify to my respect and esteem
for him as having been a man of the
highest sense of honor and strlctest
integrity of character, and to state
that no blame whatsoever can possibly
be attached to him for the wreck OF
UD6 companies WIFI WulCu u6 Wde
connected and, so far as 1 know, nc
one has ever even limited that he wa:
in the slightest degree responsible
for the conoltion of affairs. He had
the utmost faith and confidence il
Mr.. Pentield and the sudden collapse
was as great surprise and shock tc
him as it was to all persons interest
ed. In my opinion he has not been il
his right mind since the failure
occurred and was undoubtedly insane
when he committed his act Of sell
destruction.
"I felt that it might be of some
comfort to you to learn what I and al
others understanding the situation
think of yoar late husbands connec
tion with the "Pendeld" affairs an(
to know of the high esteem IN whicl
he was neld by myself and all Others
acquainted with him.
"Very sincerely yours,
III. F. Searle. 4"
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-11-09
MAYOR SEAMAN
is SUSTAINED.
Justice Fort Handed Down an
Opinion in the Matter of
the Excise Board.

Justice Fort, this morning. handed
down an opinion regarding the stand
ing of the Excise Board as it has ex-
listed in this city for the past year.
He sustains the stand taken by Mayor
Seaman that the board is unconstitu.
tional as it exists. He says that Mr..
Smith violated no ordinance because
the board had no right to pass the or
dinance which he is accused of violat
ing
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-11-09
LOCAL ITEMS.

Eugene Mullins is now q trolley
conductor.
Jacob Hennickson, private in 67th
battery United States Army, is in
town for few days.
Harry Mendel and E. L. Gluck
leave tonight for Bridgeport, Conn.
for few days visit.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-11-09
NoTIc

Ali Republicans are requested to
meet at Dana Hall, Smith ST., Tues
day evening Nov. 10th, 8 o'clock.
Senator elect Jackson and Assem-
blymen Fordyce, Martin Henry and
elected City Candidates will be pres
ent. P. A. REPUBLICAN CLUB.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-11-09
SEXTON'S PUZZLE.

This picture repr s'nts the name of an
article found in the school room. Can you
guess it?
The winner Of Saturdays prize ives Mrs. Van
Pelt.
Tie answer to Saturdays puzzle wss Pencils.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-11-09

Madame Forgle Is showing a splen-
did line of millinery at her store in
the Ricci building, on State street.
3950-11-7-3 adv
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-11-09

The Palace Millinery Store on State
street, under the management Of
Madame Forgie, is doing rushing
business. Her long experience in
New York stores has proven of great
valuo to her n.thls undertaking.
3952-1l-0-1 adv
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-11-09

When in need of millinery visit
1.-THE Palace" in the Ricci building
on State street. 3951-11-9-3 adv
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Real estate! Real estate! Read
he bargains in special column on
page 2.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-11-09

Advertising is the life Of trade.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1903-11-09

For real estate see page 2.