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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1911-11-11
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!. DEMANDS. REFUSED; ROCK
; ISLAND MEN TO STRIKE

Demands Were Granted, Was
by a Referendum Vote. hi
( Rock Island railroad officials,
. inlfefusing yesterday several con-
. cessions demanded by the system
e federation of shopnen on that
9 road, have dehed the men, and
Of their action will probably preci-
plate the strike which the men
g declared for by a referendum
vote, unless their demands were
E granted. ~
The company, in notifying the
: committee from the. shopmen
that the road would not recede
r. from its position in regard to
wages and working. agreements,
s. has ended negotiations with the
+ employees and has left the next
Z move with the,internatiorial pres
r idents of the various trades work
ing on the line, whose sanction is
necessary before a strike. can be
- called. ~.
IA A meetin gof the executive
81 committee of. the five crafts en-
%, s Ployed on the road was held here
&c today, but union leaders refused
e to discuss the result of the con-
Il ference, The international Off
GERS authorized the taking of the
= strike vote, and their approval of
rs the strike is considered a fore
81 gone conclusion. tfn
The exact time when the,strike
81 will be officially called is un-
90 known, but there was a run1or
.lionp0o 5Yitu19xa sdt OF b9119tS1t
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1911-11-11
NAUGHTY THIEF STEALS
WILLIAMS SKUNKS

William Parry, Peoria, is off
fering a reward today for rob
bercwh is minus an olfactory
nerve but,who Parry says has un-
limited gall. so Sc f.
William recently embarked in
the skunk industry, and stocked
a remote building; and lot on his
farm near Virginia with twenty
two healthy skunks, in full work.
ing order, which he and. his sons
had captured alive.
Now the business is busted. IA
thief drove UP wagon, herded
the sknnks through a chute and
made away with the entire stock.
Bloodhounds brought from
Springfield by Deputy Sheriff
Widniayer couldn't, seem fe7cateh
the scent. But the neighborhood
never does expect to live it7dewn.
tgtS 80 -O--O--
The law doesn't allow cattle to
be packed in stock cars like Chi
cago people are packed into those
Van Buren, street cars. But cat
tie cost tnoney-harnan beings
are cheap, .dt IL mo .3,,e,.,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03
MAYOR ISSUES
PROCLAMATION

Following is the proclamation of
Mayor Albert Bollschweiler, calling at
~tention to the "safe and sane" July
4th celebration tomorrow:
''To the Citizens of Perth Amboy:
cit is not for me to proclaim a holt
day which has already been rooted and
grounded in the very fibre of the
American nation. 1t is not for me to
close public offices and banks and other
institutions for that has been done by
statute long ago most thoroughly and is
universally observed.
"But it is meet that [ should pro-
claim in our fair city a safe and sane
celebration of this glorious National
holiday, instituting, with the help of
many patriotic citizens, an educational
celebration, and forbidding those noisy
and dangerous features which in the
past have wrought so great havoc to
life and limb, and added nothing to the
true spirit of patriotism. Therefore [
declare against a noisy and dangerous
frolic tomorrow but do proclaim in its
place a truly patriotic celebration of
the Nation birth, and call upon all
good citizens to lend their aid to the
consummation of such a worthy object.
ga B~OLLSCHWEILER,
"Mayor.p
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03
CUTS HUSBAND
WITH A RAZOR
John Nuttsr, COIorsd, Slash
cd by His Wife.

John Nutter, colored, was serious
ly slashed with a razor in the hands
of his wife, Carrie, as the result of
a fight between them at their home,
asa Division street at $3.50 o'clock
Saturday night. Nutter received a
deep cut from the top of his head to
his chin, which required eighteen
large stitches. He bled p~rofusely,
and it was only quick medical attend
ance that saved his life, it it declar-
d.. His wife was held on a charge
of atroCious assault and fined $25 by
Recorder Henry w. Kehoe yesterday
morning. John Nutter, the victim,
was locked up as a material witness.
The slashing is declared to have
resulted from a family quarrel. Mrs.
Nutter declares she attacked her hus-
band to protect her own life. The po-
lice say she drew a razor down over
his face, cutting a zig-zag cash down
about the center of his face and mar
rowly missing one of his eyes. Dr..
Emile Rose attended the man, after
which MIR and Mrs. Nutter, who are
both colored, were taken to police
headquarters in the city patrol wa
gon by Patrolmen Quinn and Har-
tung.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03
FOR BIG OUTING
UPTHE HUDSON
8aptists of This Vicinity
Unite fer Excursion.

One of the most delightful out
ings of the summer from this city
will be the excursion up the Hudson
river to West Point under the aus
pices of the Sunday school of the
First Baptist church. The excursion
will be held July "a, Monday, and
it will be an all-day event, making
a stop of an hour or two at the IA
nous United States Military Acad-
envy. The Baptist Sunday schools of
South Amboy, T~ottenvtlle and Me-
tuchen will join with the local Bap-
lists on this occasion. A large num-
Der are expected and those who are
counting on going are urged to Sc
cure their tickets at once.
Although the legal limit for pas
sengers on the steamboat that has
been engaged is $500, to make doub-
ly sure that there will be no over
crowding the sale of tickets has been
limited to 1900 so there will be lots
of room even when all the tickets
are sold.
1t will be a picnic luncheon and
although refreshments will be sold
on board as long as they last, every
one is supposed to provide for them
selves on the outing. Many persons
are looking forward 20 a delightful
day viewing some of the finest seem
cry in the world.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03
MANY AT FUNERAL OF
MISS G~HRISToFFERSON

The funeral of Theoline Helene
Christofferson, the t~en-year-old
daughter Of Peter and Olga Christoff-
erson, of 455a Mechanic street, took
place from the Danish NJ. f. church
at 3 O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
Many friends and relatives attended
the services. Rev. G. w. Hanson
officiated. A great number of floral
tributes were received. Interment
followed in Alpine cemetery. Seven
little girls who were in the recent
confirmation class with the deceased
acted as flower girls. They were
Meta I%verson, Louisa Hanson, Chris
tina Anderson, Anna Anderson,
Thora Therkelson, Boyga1 Johnson
and Maggie Markensen. The bearers
were: Joseph Christofferson, Eman-
uel Hanson, Andrew Peterson, Alfred
Larsen, Henry Johansen and Oscar
Olsen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03
PROVISION IN
CASE OF FIRE

Fire Chief Patrick Rocks has COM
pleted arrangements to have the city
we'll protected from heavy losses by
fire during the celebration tomorrow.
Owing to his accident Chief Rocks will
not be in charge, and has assigned Sec
ond Assistant William P. O'Hara, OF
Lincoln Engine company, to the re-
sponsible position. First Assistant
Frank Comings. of Protection Hook and
Ladder, will not be able to leave his
duties during the day.
The foreman of each company has
been notified to assign five men from
his company to attend any fires discov'
cred during the morning parade, in
which the firemen will take part. In
this manner the parade will continue
unless a confiagration starts. King
street will be opened tomorrow morning
for the express purpose of allowing the
parading companies to assemble there.
Two taps of the fire bell will signify
formation and three taps will be the
signal to march.
One of the features of the firemen S
part in the celebration tomorrow will
be the refreshments served at each fire
house immediately upon disarmament of
the pageant. General Dennis F. Collins,
of Elizabeth, who will be one Of the
judges of the auto parade, has provided
for these %banquets.
Washington Hose Company has been
assigned to the Land Company's prop
erty in the evening, to act in case of
fire in connection with the fireworks
'%DlaV.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03
6 MONTHS FOR
WIFE BEATER

Recorder Henry w. Kehoe made IT
known today that he will tolerate nc
wife beating. He sent John Kacz-
marick to the county jail for six
months this morning. Kaczmarick is
declared to be a confirmed wifebeat-
er. His wife and sixteen-year-old
daughter were there to press charges.
His wife. said he tried to kill her yes
terday. Nels Lybeck had difficulty
in arresting the man, who grabbed
the officer by the throat and tore his
uniform. 1t required a few loving
taps from the patrolman's nightstick
to Subdue him.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03
OTHER EVENTS
FOR HOLIDAY
Hundreds Will Go to Resorts
Private Affairs;

Aside from enjoying the monster safe
and sane celebration to be held by the
city and the State street mardi gras
tomorrow, people from this city will
flock to resorts in various localities. A
number of private celebrations have
been planned, among which will be not
a few lawn parties. There will be a
number Of excursions from here to out
of town places. A decided feature
seems to be the big celebration, which
while giving entertainment to every
one in the city and thousands of visi-
tors, ~insures a safe and sane Fourth of
July. The promiscious shooting of fire
crackers and other explosives, often in
furious to life and limb, has been elem
mated even to a greater extent than
last year, when the safe and sane idea
Of celebration was introduced here.
Anyone caught selling, buying or set
ting off such dangerous explosives will
be promptly arrested thereby become
liable to a fine or term in jail.
There is good reason to believe that
almost every person in this city to-
gether with thousands Of visitors will
be here at least a part of tomorrow to
witness some part of the elaborate cele-
bration to be held under the auspices
of the city. Aside from this many will
no doubt visit resorts in South Jersey,
such as Keansburg, Highlands, Allan
tic Highlands, Asbury Park and Allan
tic City. In the immediate vicinity
here BoyntOn Beach and Riverside Park
near New Brunswick will be the at
fractions. There will be dancing at
both of these places afternoon and
evening. A fireworks program has been
arranged for Riverside Park.
There will be numerous baseball
games in this city and vicinity tomor-
row. Baseball contests and a field
meet will be held in Tottenville under
the auspices of the Tottenville A. G.
The members of the p. F. S organiza-
ton will enjoy al excursion to Raritan
Landing tomorrow. Almost every men,
Der of the society will attend, according
to present preparations.
Members of most German organiza-
tions in and about this city will take
part in the Sangeround outing tomor-
row at Haledon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03
GIVE FLAG TO
SIMPSON S. s.

A patriotic service was held at the
service of the Simpson M. e. church
Sunday school yesterday afternoon.
Many patriotic songs were sung and
the room was decorated with many
flags, appropriate to the service. Rev.
DR.. William f. Palmer gave a short
speech on the subject of patriot
ism" Ray Palmer presented a flag
to the Sunday school from the Simp-
son Glass. 1t is ar American flag
with a pennant bearing the name
Simpson on it. Shortly, It is hoped
that all the other classes will have a
name, and have banners to carry In
the next Sunday school parade. Mr..
Frank Harrington, the associate su-
p~erintendent, received the flag in be-
half of the school. The meeting
closed by singing America" to the
accompaniment of the chimes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03

the plants Of the National Fireproof-
ing Company.
At Barber Plant.
Heat was felt intensely in some
parts of the Barber Asphalt Paving
Company's plant, where a number OF
men were laid off temporarily.
The c. Pardee Works is closed UP
for the week to allow for the taking
of an inventory of stock, thus pre-
venting any suffering there.
Kalman Gilani, thirty years old, of
329 Chapman avenue, was overcome
at 2 o'clock this afternoon by the
heat while on his way home from
work. He was taken into a friends
house and DR.. Charles l.. Silk called.
His condition is not serious.
Sprinklers Give Aid.
The street department did excel
lent work all day in sprinkIing.
Every water wagon was pressed into
service. People from all parts of the
city made good use of the waterfront
for bathing purposes. Bathers were
seen going to and from the beaches
from an early hour this morning and
LllS dlLSI IlOOH me uuuiDeI lat III
creased greatly.
Carpenter Stricken.
A carpenter employed at the Di-
der March plant in Keasbey became
stricken with the heat shortly before
noon and was removed in a wagon
to his home in this city. Several
gangs of men quit work at the plant
this afternoon.
The foregoing temperatures We're
taken from a thermometer hanging
in a shady place outside of the
EVENING NEWS office.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03

Richard Strickland and John
Klein, of T~ottenville, were in town
Saturday evening.
Rev. DR.. George C. Wilding, for
merly pastor of the Simpson NJ. e.
church, spent Saturday and Sunday
In this city.
Morris Lobel, of State street, was
in Railway yesterday afternoon.
Leon Feeder, of Mechanic street,
spent yesterday with friends in
Woodbridge.
Mrs. William Benz, of Prince
Bay, S. l., spent Saturday evening as
the guest of her mother in High
street.
Mrs. Margaret T. Harper, of 223
State street, is spending several
days as the guest of her brother, Da-
yid Ronayne, in Brooklyn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Mechanic, of
Madison avenue, spent the week end
in company with relatives in New
York.
Miss Minerva WeinbIatt, of State
street has returned home after a
visit of several days with relatives
in New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. j. Veith, of Plain
field, are spending several days as
the guests of Mrs. Veith's mother, In
Linden street.
Miss Julia 'Toole, of State street,
spent Sunday with friends out of
town.
Robert Anderson, of State street,
was entertained by friends In New
York, over Sunday.
Mrs. Reading Fretz, of rRecto
street, entertained a number of
friends at dinner yesterday.
Mrs. Joseph Sorenson, of New
Brunswick avenue, who has been
visiting friends In New York, has re-
turned home.
Misses Rose and Virginia Ron
ka, of ~Tottenvtlle, were visitors in
this city Saturday.
John Smith, of State street, has
returned from his studies at st. Pc
ter's Hospital.
Bernard Graham, of Tottenville,
was visitor in this city Saturday.
Miss Lillian Lloyd, of New York,
is visiting friends In this city.
James Harding, of New Bruins
wick, is visiting friends in High
street.
Misses Emily and Helen Bliss, of
Brooklyn, are visiting relatives in
this city.
Mrs. w. A. Gillian, of Wood
bridge, visited friends in this city
Saturday.
A. Cohen, of South Amboy, was a
local sisitor yesterday.
NJ. and Mrs. n. Morrison are the
parents of a baby girl.
| Horry- yvo-noI4 - Nr
local visitor today.
Mrs, H. H. Petz has returned to
her home on High street after a
weeks visit with relatives at Manas-
guam.
Mrs. Henry Ford, of Brooklyn, is
visiting friends in Jefferson street
today.
Miss Elsie Cogan, of folsom, is
visiting friends in this city today.
Helen MacMullen, of P|1ainfeld, is
visiting her father, William MacMul-
len, of High street.
William Giles, of Dunellen, is visit
ing friends in Rector street today.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Jersey, of
Brooklyn, are visiting James Hender-
son, of High street.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. FRANKIE, of JEFF
ferson street, leave today for a short
stay in Freehold.
Mrs. j. H. M~uIchahey, Of Nigh
street, is able to be out again after a
weeks illness. =
The condition of Russell Hope, of
State street, who has been i'll, is
much improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cogan, of Weehawk-
en-, are visiting friends in Market
street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03
CALL MEETING
FOR Y. M. c.. 4.
Peter A. Peterson Make An
n%ouncsment-- July 10.

Peter A. Peterson announced to-
day that there would be a public
meeting of those interested in the
Young Mems Christian Association
movement in this city in a local hall
on Saturday night, July Is, at which
Prof. Kreischer, of New York city,
would speak. Mt. Peterson states
that Mr.. Kreischer, who is an in
structor at Yale, will give his views
on the possibilities of a Y. NJ. C. A.
in this city, He is purported to be
an eminent speaker on the Y. NJ. c.
A. subject. The speaker was secured
through the efforts Of George S. Wal
ker. All are invited to come and
hear him. The place will be an
nounced as soon as Mr.. Peterson has
decided upon a hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03
At SOUTH AMRoY PARTY.

In a BETTING manner Sidney kaut-
man, of South Amboy, celebrated the
occasion of the twenty-frst annlver-
sary of his birth yesterday. Mr.
Kaufman is the son of Mr.. and MTt.
Max Kaufman, who presented him
with a handsome solid gold watch in
honor of the event. A large delega-
tion from this city were present and
gave MIR. Kaufman a handsome leath-
er dress suit case. Those attending
from this city were: Mr.. and Mrs.
j. K-reielsheimer, Mr.. and Mrs. l..
Kreielsheimer, Misses Pauline Philo,
Bertha KAUFMAN, Flossie Kretelsheim-
er, Cecilia Kaufman, Juliet Sell,
Theresa Kreielsheimer, Blanche
Sameth, James Sameth, Jack Welt
zen, Max Klein, Hyman Friedman,
Jack Klein, Irving Kreielsheimer,
Gilbert Sell, William Shack and Her
bert Klein, of New York.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03

The date for the annual Rhode
Island clambake of Pc Ambo Loft
No. SIS II, Haymakers, has been set
for Sunday, August 20. 1t will be
held at Eagleswood Grove. Frank
Beatty is the chairman and Thomas
Lucas secretary of the committee in
charge of the arrangements for the
affair.
The official board of Simpson
Methodist Episcopal church has de-
cided to postpone the anniversary of
Bishop Simpsons birthday until some
time in the fall owing to the hot
weather.
"A short meeting of Cabin Amboy
No. /, Woodchoppers, vas held in
Foresters' hall yesterday afternoon,
Loyal Council, D. of A, meets
tonight.
A meeting of Algonquin Lodge,
Knights of Pythias, is scheduled for
tonight.
Harold Crowell, a ffteen-year-
old boy, living at 800 Park avenue,
was arrested Saturday on complaint
of Louis Crowell for being incorrigi-
BILE. He was allowed to go by Chief
of Police Burke.
One of the McFarlane boys
found a pair Of yellow shoes in a
field yesterday. At the request of his
mother he brought them to police
headquarters where they are now
held awaiting a claimant.
-Patrolman Dalton reported a
leak in the water main in front of
1872 Gordon street Saturday night.
The regLiar monthly business
meeting of tie Presbyterian Chris
tian Endeavor Society will be held in
the church parlor Thursday evening.
A report reached the police last
night that four Hungarians at Smith
and Maple streets were flashing a re-
volver. Patrolman Martin searched
them but failed to find the weapon.
The Sanitary Drinking Cup law,
introduced in the House of Assembly
by Assemblyman William E. Ramsay,
of this cit, goes into effect tomorrow.
DR.. Ramsay said today that only cups
in public drinking places, which ex-
cludes the factories, are affected, and
then only at the discretion of the
State Board of Health.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03
Rowing Club Stops Here.

Eight members of the Ariel Rowing
Club, of Bath Beach, Long Island, tied
up to the Raritan Yacht Clubs Yacht
Clubs wharf at $50 O'Clock Saturday
night and were accorded the privileges
of the club owe Sunday. On that day
the party continued to the Highlands.
Those in the barge were; P. Homnel, H.
Kissee, f. Grant,, B. Breda. X. Grunm-
prechts, A. Cummings, F. c.. Stechert
and o. Koppelman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03
BASKET PARTY SUCCESS.

More than two hundred people, com.
prised of men, women and children,
were at the basket party and picnic
Of the Singing Society Frem that was
pheld at Hanson's farm on the Amboy-
Metuchen road between Metuchen and
New Brunswick yesterday. The nem-
bers with their families went out from
here by trolley, leaving from the switch
at the car barn at 9 O'Clock in the
morning. Games, music and luncheon
were features during the day. Refresh
ments were served and a good time en-
joyed by all nearly all returned home
about 9 O'Clock last night, while some
arrived about II O'Clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03
CARPENTERS HAD THEIR
FIRST HALF HOLIDAY

Members Of the local Carpenters
& Joiners' Union enjoyed their first
half holiday Saturday in accordance
with the agreement established be-
tween the bosses and journeymen
carpenters about a month ago. Here
after until the agreement expires
next year, carpenters will enjoy half
holiday each Saturday afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03
Raid Gran Shooters

A general raid on outdoor crap
games was made by the police yes
terday, A number of games were
broken up but none of the mis-
creants were caught. Patrolmen
Andrew Jensen, Nels Tonnesen and
Timothy Quinlan raided a big"
game behind the Jefferson building
near Smith and Maple streets at 5
o'clock yesterday afternoon. Six
dice, twenty-five cents, the pot, and
two boys coats were taken.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03
WILL VISIT RED MEN
AT RAILWAY TONIGHT

District Deputy Great sachem Char
les Simmens and staff of Pc AmbO
Tribe No. 65, Improved Order Red Men,
will go to Railway tonight to raise up
the chiefs Of Rahwak Tribe in that
place, Deputy Simmens and staff will
leave here on the 7 O'Clock trolley from
in front of their hall in the Jefferson
building. On Thursday night the chiefs
of Pc Ambo Tribe will be raised up.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03
Charged With Wife Beating.

Joseph Plufka, thirty-seven years
old, living at 348 Conyery Place, was
arrested at HEB o'clock this morn
ing for cutting and beating his wife.
The field attacked his wife with a
knife and cut a deep cash in her
right hand which she raised to pro-
tect herself. Policeman Hartmann
was called and arrested the man,
who will be given a hearing to-
night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03
DR.. WELDING HEARD
IN T~0TTEkVILLE CHI

Rev. DR.. George C. Wilding, formerly
pastor of Simpson Methodist Episcopal
church preached at both morning and
evening service in Bethel NJ. E. church,
Tottenville, yesterday. In the morning
DIR. Wilding gave a patriotic sermon,
taking for his subject ga Forgotten
Hero" At the evening service he
spoke on "Riding a Virginia Circuit"
Owing to the intense heat there was
not a large attendance at either service.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03
POLICE NEWS

1t cost James Monroe just IS for
getting drunk yesterday. The drunk
itself did not cost that, but a ride
from Broad and Mechanic streets to
police headquarters did. Monroe
was arrested at 1875 o'clock yester-
day morning by Patrolman Andrew
Jensen.
William Young, thirty-two years
old, of 3S3 Elm street, was arrested
yeI Ray morning by Patrolman
Iii for being drunk and
d paroled until
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03
OBITUARY
ELLEN BARTLICS.

Ellen Bartlics, three months old,
daughter of John and Anna Bartlics,
of 81 Broad street, died Saturday af-
ternoon. The funeral was held at
4:3O O'Clock yesterday afternoon
from ST. Johns Greek Catholic
church. Interment took place in the
Greek cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03
p NEWS

The Steamship Adra, in from a Spain
port, arrived here yesterday.
The Steamship Crown OF Greneda, ar
rived yesterday, in from Trinidad.
The Steamship Chelston, of Tampico,
is due today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03
Lost Girl Is Enund

Patrolman William 7. Hartmann
notified the parents of twelve-year-
old Mary Justur yesterday that she
was to be found at police h~eadquar-
tiers. The girl strayed away from
home Friday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-03

cert H. Bran, Of PSI Smith
Deet, this city, and Miss Cora Es-
Helle Kelly, of Woodbridge, were
quietly united in marriage by Rev.
jones H. Hoadley, at the rectory Of
the Greenwich Presbyterian church,
in Thirteenth street, New York at 6
o'clock Saturday night. After a
brief wedding trip they returned to
this city and are now housekeeping
at 211 Gordon street. Mr.. Bran is
employed at the Ch~esebrough vase
re office. He is ne son of Jacob
Iram. The bride is the daughter
and Mrs. Harvey Kelly.