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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-05-25

Washington, May 16.-The senate
finance committee engaged in a some
what heated tilt today over the sub-
Ject of Canadian reciprocity amend
ments.
Senator Stone, of Missouri, demand
ed to know when Allen and Graham
said to be New York attorneys and
representing the National Grange.
were to appear in response to his re-
quest that they be summoned to tell
of their employment by interests CD
posed to reciprocity.
Senator Gallinger demanded that
some of those who have made vigor-
GUS efforts to accelerate public opinion
in favor of reciprocity" should be
asked to appear before the committee.
Senator Williams retorted that under
these circumstances, President Taft
ought to be summoned to testify to
what he had done to accelerate pub
lie opinion" on the question.
Senator Gallinger said he was op-
posed to summoning attorneys for var
ious organizations, but that if it were
to be done, both sides should be heard.
He asked therefore that John Norris
and Herman Rider, representatives
of the American Newspaper Publish
ers' association, be required to appear
before the committee and tell what
their organizations had done to help
the reciprocity sentiment.
Declaring that Mexico was shipping
its cattle into Texas, paying the duty,
and underselling American competi-
tors, and that Canada could fatten
cattle quicker there and dress them
better, Samuel H. Shan, the cattle
raisers' attorney, continued today his
testimony in opposition to the removal
of duty on meats.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-05-25

Washington, May 17.-As indicat-
ing the possible effect on legislation
OF the Supreme courts Standard Oil
decision, three bills were introduced
IN the senate today, one by Jones, of
Washington, Republican, and the
other two by Culberson, of Texas, and
Reed, of Missouri, Democrats.
All look to the amendment of the
sherman antitrust law to include all
combinations in restraint of trade. re-
CARELESS of their reasonableness or un-
reasonableness, and all are suggested
by Justice Harlan's dissenting view in
the Standard Oil case.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-05-25

Washington, May IT, President
Taft today sent the to senate the Tar
iff boards full report of its investigaI
ton of the pulp and news paper indus
try in the United States and Canada.
Summarized briefly, the report says a
ton of news print paper is made in
Canada for S. 5 less than it is made
in the United States. The average
Canadian cost is given as $27 SO and
the average cost in the United States
at $32.88. The duty under the pres
ent tariff is $3.75.
The document presents extensive
tables, comparisons and other tabula-
tons. 1t is said to be the most com
plete report of the kind ever attempt
ed. The entire force of the Tariff
board has been engaged upon it for
months.
Several factors entering into the in
creased cost of manufacture in the
United States are taken up exhaus-
lively in the report The principal
increases are said to be due to the fact
that ton of pulp wood costs nearly
twice as much in the United States
as it does in Canada and that manv
of the American mills have much
older and much less effective equip
ment than the Canadian mills.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-05-25

Washington, May 17.-Charpcs tba.
Democratic members of the house
committee on rules were seeking 10
usurp functions of caucus by noni
mating the members of committee
which will investigate the so-called
steel and sugar trusts, TODAY created
the most serious outbreak that has o..
Cured in the Democratic ranks of H.
mousse since the opening of this con-
gress.
Chairman Henry was denounced h.,
Fitzgerald, chairman of the appropri-
atoms committee, for having made
unauthorized assumption of author
lty' for the rules committee. Otbar
democrats say the decision of tha
rules committee, if adopted bv tbe
mousse, VIII be complete abroqation
OF the principles for which the Darno
Gratis have stood, namely the selectior
of committees by action of the Demo
cratic caucuses.
Two lists, one being the PROMISED
steel trust committee, the other tbo
sugar trust committee, were snh
mitted by Henry in the form of nr;v
legged resolutions which he asked the
house to adopt. ''''
Immediately questioned by Demo-
Gratis who had not been consulted az 70
lhe authority by which the rules com.
nittee offered these names, Henry
'aiu about l50 Democrats had an
proved the Democratic list, and Re-
publican members were named NV
Minority Leader Mann. ~
Inc steel trust investigating com
nittee was approved before the Demo-
rats woke up to the full effect of tba
ltuation. The resultant fight fell up-
n tne sugar trust committee; and a
ontinuation of the struggle finally
'as ayerted by the action of Under
'ood' the Democratic leader, in adj
burning the house while the resoln-
ION was still pending.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-15
COUPLE WERE
WE'D IN JULY
Miss Grace Dunn is Now
Mrs. E. ]. Carter.


1t was learned today that Miss
Grace ]. Dunn, OF Maple street, has
been Mrs. Il. J. Carter since July
z, last. This announcement was
made this morning By Mr.. and Mrs
Carter to a number of their friends,
The ceremony was performed In
Brooklyn. the home OF the groom in
the presence of Miss Gertrude H.
Young and Ernest H. Carter.
Although the couple have been
seen In each others company fire.
quently Of late the news OF the mar
riage came as a pleasant surprise
to their many friends and relatives
in this city. Mr.. Carter Is a me-
chanic for the Perth Amboy Garage
Company. Mrs. Carter is a graduate
of st. Mary's parochial school and
is q daughter of the late Bryan
Dunn. This is the second secret
in this family, as Miss
Margaret Dunn was married to An
ton Miller several months before the
facts We're made known. Mr.. and
Mrs. Carter ars residing in Maple
street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-15
FIGHTING FISH.
In the Rage of Battle They Turn From
Dull to Brilliant CoIors.

In tbs Rage of Battle They Turn From
Dull to Brilliant CoIors.
In the gardens of Singapore 1t Is the
custom to stock the ponds with all
manner of queer fishes, many of them
of the fighting variety SO dear to the
heart of the orientals. This species OF
fish is SO combative that it Is only nee.
essary to place two of them neal each
other, like fighting cocks, and perhaps
to irritate them a little to bring on a
lively conflict.
They at once charge each other with
fins erect, at the same time changing
color In their excitement from the dull.
est of gray green's to brilliant reds and
blues. Indeed, confinement In close
quarters is not needed to arouse their
conbative p~ropensities.
Place two glass jars close together,
with n OF these lighting hsh in each
and they will at &c swim round and
endeavor TO charge each other through
the interposed glass.
Even a single fish seeing himself re-
fected in a mirror will dart at his
own image and. irritated all the more
by his failure to reach his supposed
enemy. will assume the most brilliant
hues. Seeing his reflected antagonist
do the same, he will redouble his Eff
forts to reach hlm.-Exchange.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-15
MANY PLEAS
HEARD TODAY
Prisoners Arraigned Before
Judge DAILY on Charges.
Special to tho EVENING NEWS.

New Brunswick, Dec. 15-Several
pleas were taken before Judge Daily
this morning, as follows.
Nathan Koneak, formerly q bar
tender at Roosevelt, pleaded not
guilty to perjury during the trial OF
Thomas Shapiro, of Roosevelt, ac-
quilted on a charge of Illegal sale OF
liquor. Koneak gave $500 ball.
Joseph Keshey pleaded not guilty
to atroeious assault upon Annie
Brecska, of Woodbridge, September
| %, also to a charge of stealing 127
chickens, worth $3.50. from the
same m
Frank Breitfeller, of Perth Am
boy, entered a plea of not guilty to
a charge of a~ssaulting John Connolly
November /.
Mrs. Alice Rogers, Of South AM
boy, who pleaded guilty recently to
assault upon another South Amboy
woman, did not appear for sentence
today, through a misunderstanding.
She will be sentenced next week.
Joseph Polmesky, who recently
entered a plea of guilty to robbing
the Breuer clothing store at Sayre-
vile, was sentenced to state prison
for not more than three years and
not less than n year. He was on
probation from the Railway Reform-
atory when the crime was commit
ted.
Raffalo Carlo, of Roosevelt, con-
vieted of illegal sale OF liquor, was
not sentenced today. A rule to show
cause why q new trial should not be
granted will be argued shortly.
Alex burst, OF K~easbey. entered a
plea Of not guilty to assaulting Louis
Kertesz. The prisoner was released
in the custody of Attorney Thomas
Brown, of Perth Amboy, assigned to
the case.
The case of Peter Frier, accused
of assault with intent to kill upon
Mayor Joseph Mark, of South River,
was again adjourned for one week.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-15
OLD RECORDS
OF THE STATE
Doings When Perth Amboy
Was Capital Being Preserved
From the NEWS Correspondent

- tse A NO CffOoPCf1CRt1 "a
Trenton, Dec. 15:-Work is be-
ing completed in the department OF
the Secretary Of State which will
preserve to the state thousands OF
documents, any of them priceless
and hundreds of them dating back
to the very beginning of New Jer-
sey as a colony. Not only have the
papers been preserved, but they
have also been filed under a modern
of indexing, SO that any pa
per among the thousands is now ac-
cessible, at a moments notice. The
documents include records of states,
including wills, inventories and
other papers, patents and deeds for
grants of lands, marriage licenses,
Commissions, etc. Many of the
papers were originally filed In Perth
Amboy and Burlington, the respec-
tive capitals of old East and West
Jersey.
The preserving and indexing ne
cessitated the handling and REAR
ranging of about 100000 papers.
For years the valuable documents
were stored in the basement of the
State House with no ~indexing or
other systematic filing and subject
to, destruction by dampness.
Some of the oldest books contain
laws enacted by the General Assem-
of East and West Jersey, The in
PRODUCTION to these old statutes pre-
SCENTS a curious contrast to the
enacting clause which now intro
duces each law passed by the Legis-
lautre. The introduction to a law
passed by the General Assembly of
East Jersey in 1894 Is as follows:
"At a General Assembly begun
and held at the Town of Perth Am
boy In the County of Middlesex and
Province of East Jersey upon the
second day of October in the sixth
year of the Reign of Our Sovereign
Lord and Lady. William and Mary,
over England, ETC., Ammo Domino
1884"
There is also on file in the vaults
for permanent preservation a com
plete file of the laws of New Jer-
sey from 1910 to date, and the file
will be kept complete as subsequent
laws are passed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-15
MEDICAL MAN
is BURIED HERE
First President of State So
ciety Rest in 81. Peters,

Under the sod and dew In st.
Peters Episcopal cemetery, In Rec
! tor street, is the body of the first
president of the Medical Society of
New Jersey. The man who held
that honor was Rev. Robert Mexican,
M. A., and the fact that a graveyard
In this city contained the body of
such a distinguished gentleman was
disclosed by Rev. James l.. Lancas-
ter, rector of ST.. Peters Episcopal
| church, in an interview with a NEWS
representative yesterday afternoon.
The connecting Of Mexican as the
first president of the now fourishing
medical society, brings memories
| back to the city of Perth Amboy
| when 1t was a city recognized by the
| English government before receiving
its charter by the United States au-
/, thorities. Mexican was a physician
of note and a n eloquent preacher,
defoting his energies In the cause of
the Church Of England. The title of
medical missionary was conferred
upon Rev. Robert Mexican owing to
his accomplishments In healing both
from a spiritual and earthly stand
point.
bT. N1tfAtdu HdS StnL W 1hlS MY
In 1865 as a missionary to work for
the Society Of Propagation Of Cos
pels in Foreign parts. An ardent
worker and his lovable nature soon
won for him many friends and in
the same year he arrived In Perth
Amboy founded the Medical Society
of New Jersey.
Mr.. Lancaster accompanied the
Nrr1NFJ a. H-~a14nr- rrh 4ro
in the rear of the burial ground, the
remains of Rev. Robert Mexican rest.
A marble slab supported by a brick
wall about two feet high cover the
grave of this man of colonial time.
The inscription on the marble slab
attracts the notice of one visiting the
historic graveyard.
The following inscription appears
on the marble slab:
"In memory of the Rev. Robert
Mexican, M. A. Practitioner in
Physie and Missionary for the Pro-
pagation of Gospel In Foreign Parts
to city of Perth Amboy. Born July
10, 1892, N. s. Died Oct. IT, 1867.
An mistaken friend. An agreeable
companion. A rational divine. A
faithful physician and in every re-
latfon of life q truly benevolent and
honest man. Fraternal love hath
erected this monument
The part of the inscription that
Mr.. Lancaster cannot understand is
the two letters N. s. after the date
of the mans birth.
The society which was founded by
Rev. Mr.. Mexican, known as the
Medical Society of New Jersey, has
been changed to the New Jersey
State Medical Society, under which
name the 1ourishing society now ex-
lists. DR.. William e. Ramsay is a
former president of the Middlesex
branch of the organization and now
holds several important places ON
the committees. Drs. J.. G.. Wilson,
j. L: Lund, G.. w. Ffthian, f. G.
Henry, G.. w. Tyrrell, j. s. Hay and
Charles ]. Silk, of this city, are ems,
thusiastie members OF the organize
ton whose first. president reposes In
st. Peters graveyard.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-15
RED GROSS SEALS ON
BACK OF LETTERS

~. 8TLa M WyHA
Although official orders have been
received at many other post Offices
In the state authorizing the post
masters to pass first-elass mail bear
ing red cross seals on the address
side, no such order has been received
by Postmaster William H. Pfeiffer,
OF this city. Those aiding in the
local red cross campaign for the pre-
vention OF tuberculosis will be forced
to continue under the ruling of July
1 and paste the little messengers of
good cheer only on the reverse side.
The local postal authorities admit,
however, that Ii an occasional letter
fs mailed at this flee bearing a red
cross seal on the address side. the
same will be forwarded regardless of
the violation of the rule. But If the
practice becomes general a halt will
be declared.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-15


Miss Marguerite Blower, Of Staten
Island, spent last evening as the
guest OF friends in New Brunswick
avenue.
Mrs. Lester S. Rogers, OF Port
Richmond, is the guest OF her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Christian Poul-
son. of Madison avenue, today.
Miss Mary Horner and Miss Mary
Studia, of this city, spent yesterday
with friends out OF town.
James Herbert, of Jersey City,
has returned home after visiting
friends in State street, for several
days.
William Donnelly, Of Keyport,
spent Wednesday evening as the
guest of friends in Washington
street.
Miss Nellie Palmer, of Hail ave-
nue., is able to be about again after
an Illness of several days.
Miss Josephine Allen of DeKaIb
avenue, is at the home of friends in
Brooklyn, over Sunday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-15
IRARITAN LODGE HAS
ITS ANNUAL ELECTION

j. e. Stephenson was elected wor-
shipful master to succeed John Fritz
niger by Raritan Lodge No. 81, f.
&c A. M, last night at a communica-
ton held in its rooms. At this cleo
ton William Buchanan was chosen
treasurer for the tw~enty-third time,
having served the lodge faithfully
for nearly the quarter of a century.
The other officers chosen are:
Senior warden, l.. v. Emanuel; jun
Tor warden, Jesse Seaman; treasurer,
William Buchanan; secretary,
George E. Mills, and trustee, Peter
Damgaard. The installation will
ia place in January, at which time
I'll = 9pointiye officers will be named
by the new master.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-15

Frances Jorgensen, of Elm street,
has returned home after visiting
friends In Newark, for several
weeks.
Arthur Madsen, of State street. is
spending the day at Madison Square
Garden in New York, witnessing the
six day bicycle race.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Noonan, of
Hall avenue, have returned home af-
ter visiting relatives in Hoboken, for
several weeks.
Miss Rose 0Leary, of New street.
has returned home after visiting
frleads In New York for several
days.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-15
win Install Officers.

Regent William Fl. Woglom, OF
Middlesex Council, No. 100, loyal
Arcanum, received a communication
this morning from Supervising Dep
uty Grand Regent John J. Heating,
of Newark, that he would come here
on January 9 to install the newly
elected officers of the council.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-15
Senior Luther League.

AT a meeting OF the Senior Luther
League of Grace Lutheran church,
Wednesday night, the new eonstitu-
ton and bylaws were adopted. Vice
President E. ]. Peterson, of the
State Luther League, introduced a
resolution to appoint a press agent.
The resolution was passed and he
was appointed to the position.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-15
NEWS

British steamship Manchester Tn
ventor has entered port from Chill
with a cargo of silver ore for the A..
s. & r. Company.
British steamship Maracas entered
port today from Trinidad with a
load Of asphalt for the Barber Com
pany.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-15
ENGLAND BARS CHICAGO
PACKERS FROM BIDDING


London, Dec. 15:-It is reported
here today that the raj Office has
Informed the agents Of an American
packer that until the trial Of the ten
millionaire packers is concluded in
Chicago none of the firms involved
will be invited to tender bids for
furnishing supplies to the British
army.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-15
vaarant Caused Alarm.

James Bennett, an alleged vagrant
with more nerve" than anything
else in his possession, t~errorized res
idents in the vicinity of Broad and
High streets this afternoon until he
was arrested by Detective Sergeant
John A. Huff.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-15
Mrs. Scully at Washington.
(Front the NEWS oorrraunndentl

F1FoH t"0 I'VE W6 UUTToapUHdgHt,J
Washington, Dec. Is. Mrs.
Thomas j. Scully, wife of the Fourth
New Jersey district representative.
arrived In Washington yesterday and
Will spend the winter here with her
husband. They will occupy a suite
of rooms at the New willard.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-15
CLAIMS ELECTION
UNITED MINE WORKERS


Bridgeport, Ohio, Dec. 15:-~From
scattering official returns OF the cleo
ton of United Mine Workers re-
ceived today, Tom l.. Lewis, former
president, claims to be elected to his
old office over John T. White by o
majority OF 10000. Gains In Ohio
and Pennsylvania average fifty per
cent. Lewis asserts.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-15
$4,000 for Nurses Home

erection of a nurses home and ex-
tension to the city hospital is now
about $4,000. having been sweIled
considerably by the donation of
$1,000 from the American Smelling
& Refining Company -
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-15

II men like John wanamaKar can
make q fortune through advertising
there ought to be something In It for
you. even II 1t IL only a cent-a-word
aAd.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-15
JUNIOR CIAss EVENT

Members of the junior class OF the
high school held a party at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Steiner,
at 46 Jefferson street, last night.
The event was given by Miss Viola
Steiner. a prominent member of
the class. Games were played and
singing and dancing enjoyed and re-
freshments served. Miss Anna Holm
and Andrew Wight, of the faculty,
acted as ~chaperones at the affair. In
the party were: Myra Elmcre, Elise
Bernard, Catherine Kelly, Catherine
Gallagher, Ida McGregor, Gertrude
Hanson, G.. Drysdale, 8. Greiner, N.
Pavolosky, G. Martin. Dorothy
Greenbaum, C. O'Brien, Ida Meliek,
Viola Steiner, Sylvia Leon, Irene
Bruck, T. Kreielsheimer, Sarah
shumsky, J. Kramer and Anna
Holm; Messrs. Brace Eggert, Ken
meth Solt, John Tyroler, Julius Mar
~tinusen, George Steiner, Alexander
Ridder. William Compton, Roy Grey,
A. Wight and Mr.. and Mrs. Otis
Steiner.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-15
An SESSION.

An enthusiastic social and bust
ness session of the Woman's Club of
ST. Stephens Danish church was
held in the basement OF the church
last night. The committee In charge
of the fair held under their auspices
several weeks ago reported that
$3.50 was realized from the event. 1t
was decided that the major part of
this amount will be used to alter the
pastors house and $40 vas donated
to the poor for Christmas and $40
to the Danish Home. Mrs. p. Oster-
gard, OF 305 Barclay street, is
chairman OF the sick and poor COM
mittee and win receive any dona-
tfons that the people OF this city
may care to contribute. A social
session with refreshments was en-
4oyed after the business meeting.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-15
s1ss CLEARED AT FAIR.

Ladies' Aid Society, held In the yes
try of the church yesterday after
noon 1t was reported that about $185
was realized from the recent fair.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-15
MISS RrJNDGREN. HOSTESS.

Miss Alice Rundgren. of Oak
street, was rendered a surprise par
ty at her home Wednesday evening
In honor of the. anniversary of her
birth. Games were played and
singing and dancing enjoyed. AT
A1Ia0seIoek the guests were ushefsd
into the dining room, where re-
freshments were served. Miss
Rundgren was then presented with
a large bouquet OF roses, Many
postal cards were received by the
hostess.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-12-15
usHERs Avn

The ushers and seating committee
OF the First Presbyterian church en-
toyed a dinner at the Warren House,
in High street, last night and dis
cussed the advisability Of preparing
plans to assign every member of the
church to respective pews at every
church service. Those present at
the banquet were: Chief Usher
Harry ComIngs; Philip Gibson, Of
the seating committee; William
Fraser, william Boughton, Howard
Lyon, James W. Chamberlain, Clar-
enee Herbert, Rev. James H. North
rup, pastor of the church; John
Peterson, Ernest Hancock, Clarence
Iiddls and Harry Jensen.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-12-13

e. W. Clifton went to Montfort
Wednesday
Henry Hewitt was on the sick
list last week.
Will Rech came home Friday
from Chicago.
Mrs. Will Garner went to Mont
fort Wednesday.
Miss Lena Stippicb was down
from Sitter Friday.
Al. Hunsaker and wife autoed to
Platteville Thursday
Roy Peacock, the Glen Haven
barber, was IN Lancaster one day last
week.
Harvey Hurlburt and W. E.
Lathrop had business in Fennimore
Friday.
The w. o. W. has camp of
nearly 30 mem bers in Lancaster at the
present time,
The Red Cross Seals are on sale
at the city drug stores and at the L.
G.. Wheeler's News Stand.
Mrs. Register and Ms. Ferris. of
Fennimore. were guests of Mrs. Lon
Wayne the fist of last week.
7. NJ. Black bourn is planning to
make extended improvements in his
barber shop in the near future.
John Dorer and Curtis Graham,
of Fennimore attended the CHARITY
Ball" in Lancaster Friday evening.
Mrs. Morton Eastman, Of Evan
ton. was here last week visiting rela-
tives. SIZE left Saturday for Platte
Vile
"A r. Clifton. Of Re9dsburg,
came to Lancaster Thursday and spent
several days here looking after bust
ness affairs.
The fine weather of the past week
makes one think spring is with us
but we will PROBABLY get fooled before
many days.
Harmon Van Dusen left Friday
for his home in Madison after two
weeks visit with his mother and
sister in Lancaster.
George Rice, formerly of Lancas-
ter, opened the doors of fine 8 and
10 cent store to the public Thursday
morning in Richland Center.
Remember the Christmas Cantata
which is to be given at the Congre
gational church during the holidays.
More direct announcement later.
John Reimer John Miller, and
Will Schneider left Wednesday for
Chicago to attend the Stock Show.
Mr. Miller will then go to Illinois
for a visit while Mr.. Reimer will go
to Cincinnati, Ohio.