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Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-01
STATEN ISLAND NEWS
PEARL BECKER is BRIDE
OF WILLIAM REiSCH0UR

Announcement Is made of the
marriage of William Reischour, of
the Bronx, and Miss Pearl Becker, of
Madison avenue, Richmond Valley,
that took place last Sunday after
noon at 8 o'clock at the Woodrow M.
E. church, Woodrow. The ceremony
vas performed by the Rev. Alfred
Van Deusen, pastor of the church.
Mrs. Anton Becker, of Kreischerville,
was matron of honor, and Anton
Becker, Jr., brother of the bride, was
best man. After the ceremony the
bridal party returned by train to the
home of the brides father, where a
reception was held. A supper was
served. The supper march was play
ed by Dorothy Schneider, of Totem
vile. More than fifty guests were
present. Dancing and singing were
enjoyed until a late hour. Mr.. and
Mrs. R%eischour received many gifts.
They will reside in Madison avenue,
Richmond Valley.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-01
REPUBLICANS
AT MEETINGS
Two Rallies in Fifth Ward
Last Night.

Two republican rallies were held
In the fifth ward of the Borough of
Richmond last night under the au-
spices of the Republican County Gen
eral Committee. One was at Knights
of Pythias hall Tottenville and the
other was at Amicitia hall Pleasant
Plains. Both meetings lacked the
enthusiasm of former times held by
the republicans in this section, which
serves to indicate that the Bull
Moose party had got in it's work in
that locality. At the Tottenville
meeting, Charles A. Marshall, pre-
sided and introduced the speakers of
the evening. Mr.. Marshall in a very
eloquent address made known the
purpose of the meeting and the rati-
f~ication of the entire national, state
and county ticket.
The first speaker was Walter W.
Price, candidate for state senator.
He told of his associations with
Roosevelt and plead with all voters
to vote for William Howard Taft, as
he deemed Roosevelt an unsafe man
to be again made president of the
United States. Mr.. Price was then
followed by William w. Bryan. of
New Brighton, candidate for assem-
bly, who spoke on state issues. Will
liam B. Stambaugh of New York. fol-
lowed as the next speaker. He ar
raigned everybody In such a bad
light, from Roosevelt down to any
one that had anything to do with
newspapers, were socialists. He took
up considerable time and carried
ONE morning newspaper clippings
and other documents, that Chairman
Marshall had to tell him that there
were other speakers to be heard.
Hon. Montague Lessler, former con-
gresham proved to be the orator of
the evening and delighted his au-
dience with his excellent address. Mr.
Lessler in opening his address,, said
that he had spoken in Tottenville
many times, but that was the first
time that he had talked to more
empty benches than there were peo-
pie in the hall. He said he did not
want to come out, but he thought it
was his duty. George A. Wood, of
Prince Bay, candidate for sheriff was
the last speaker. He made a brief
address and made a plea for the sup
port of the voters in this section.
The hall was decorated with Amer
lean flags and pictures of the candi-
dates were displayed about the room.
Lenhart Fife and Drum Corps of Tot
tenville furnished the music. AT
the Pleasant Plains meeting the
same speakers were heard. At this
place the Tottenville band furnished
the music.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-01
Halloween CELEBRATED
WITH MANY S0CIALS

Halloween was celebrated In the
usual in Tottenville and vi
entity by the young people. All owe
children were seen in costume, while
many Of the older ones appeared In
some sort of comical dress. Many
Halloween parties and socials were
held throughout the town. At the
banquet hall OF the Masonic temple
In Main street, T~ottenville, a mas
uuerade social and food sale was
held under the auspices Of Huguenot
Chapter. No. 88, Order Of Eastern
Star. There was many present and
an enjoyable time was spent.
An interesting musical program
was rendered. Some of those who
entertained at Halloween gatherings
were Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew M.
Sprague, OF Bentley street, Mt. and
Mrs. Irving Sleigtf hooT.B
Mrs. Irving Sleight of Johnson w
nue., and Miss Bernice Journey OF
Hopping avenue, Tottenv1lle. Many
others were held throughout the
place.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-01
PLEASANT PLAINS LOCALS.

Dr. and MIS-. X. w. OF
Prince Bay, were at the Colonial
theatre, Manhattan, Wednesday
night.
Miss Ethel Meier. of Station ave
nue., entertained a number of friends
at her home last night at a Hallow-
cen social. Games were played and
refreshments served.
Charles Crauley has returned to
his home In Port Richmond after a
visit here of several days.
A valuable hound dog belonging
to William Bogardus was run over
and killed by an automobile last
Saturday.
Court Rossyille, Foresters Of Am
erica, met last night.
Mrs. H. Van Nomand has gone to
Martinsville, Indiana.
L. Davis has returned to Manhat-
tan after a few days with Mr.. and
Mrs. JAIME: Hayes. Of Amboy ave-
nue..
Otto Schmeitz was in Manhattan
Wednesday. -ar
G. C. Nance has had electric lights
installed in his residence in Amboy
avenue. Harry Jost did the work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tony Salenti have
moved from Elm lane to Blooming
dale avenue
Mr.. and Mrs. Laurel De Merritt,
of Bloomingdale Heights, entertain
ed at a Halloween party last night
at their home.
Fred Lists new home is nearly
completed and will be ready for oc-
cupancy in about three weeks.
Charles Pullman, who left Ross
vile some time ago as a fireman on
a steamer bound for South America,
has remembered a number Of his
friends with postcards of that coun-
try.
Chester Jordan has returned to
Springville after a visit here.
Charles Werner Is hauling out his
fishing boats for the winter.
Oscar Benson has installed city
water in his residence.
Henry Boley, Jr., Of Amboy We
nue., on opening an oyster recently
found a pearl about the size of a pea.
Captain Samuel Fish, Of Bloom
ingdale avenue, reports digging up a
sweet potato on his farm recently
that measured two feet and five inch
es long.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-01
TOTTENVHLE.

Mrs. William O'Conner of Patten
avenue, entertained on Wednesday
in honor of her guest Mrs. Elizabeth
Hall of Morganstown, West Virginia.
Mrs. Anna H~artshorne, Mrs. Seguine
and Mrs. Smith of Perth Amboy.
Mrs. Marks has gone up the state
on a visit.
Lieutenant George Haerle of Man
haitian was In town last night.
Mrs. Stewart Mcfarland of Los
Angles, Cal, who has been visiting
in New Jersey, Is again at the home
Of her brother, H. G. Ellis of Main
street.
Harry Boyd Is erecting a new
house in Butler avenue Palmer &
Inquest have the contract. Mr.. and
Mrs. Boyd are at present staying
with the latters parents In Amboy
avenue, Ebery Butler having taken
the house in Center street, which
they occupied.
Two double deck auto stakes to
be used In Central park passed
through here from Philadelphia yes
terday.
United Council N. O. U. A. M. met
last night.
Captain Abel Martin is slowly re-
covering from injuries received in q
recent accident.
Welcome Council D. of A. meets
tonight.
A meeting of Richmond Lodge X.
Of P. was held last night.
The scheduled meeting and ster-
opticon show Of the Democrats to-
night at Main street and Arents ave
nue. has been called off. According
to the announcement made by
Thomas Lahey, of the General Com
mittee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-01
FUNERAL OF MRS. JELICKS.

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary
Jelicks, of Androvette street, Krei-
scherville, who was found dead in
bed at her home on Monday morn
ing, were held from her late resi-
dence this morning followed by a
solemn mass of requiem in st. JOS
eph's R. C. church at 9 o'clock. Rev.
P. J. Herold, pastor, officiated. In
terment followed in st. Joseph's
cemetery, Rossville. Mrs. Jelicks,
who was forty-three years old, had
been i'll about a week with an at
tack of the grip. When she did not
get UP at her usual time, her daugh-
ter went to call her and found her
dead in bed. Coroner Jackson, who
was called, said that heart disease
was the cause of death. Mrs. Jelicks,
besides her husband, is survived by
several sons and daughters.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-01
BOY SCOUTS TO START
CAMP AT ELTlNGVlllE

Rev. w. A. Nichols and Aubrey
Whitelaw, of Eltingville, are organic
ing a camp of Boy Scouts. The first
meeting was held at the rectory Sat
urday. when - Eltingville boys were
enrolled, and there are four prospec-
tive members which will make two
natrols of s boys each. Another pa
,srol ia being organized at Great Kills,
kshington Russell, Jr., is leader OF
Xxi patrol. Saturday afternoon
E.ster Whitelaw led the boys
3per chase. The boys have
s6 as tenderfeet and second
Ats before becoming hrst-
xIhis makes three camps OF
IN that section of the Island
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-01
RETHEL ENTERTAINMENT.

An entertainment under the US
pices of Bethel Methodist Episcopal
Sunday school will be held in the
lecture room of the church on Mon
day night, November II. An elabor-
ate program is being arranged under
the direction of a committee of
which Edward Taylor is the chair
man. Rehearsals are being held and
everything done for the success OF
the affair.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-01
r. FERD. PETERSON

Williams 4 Peterson.
c~onf-rctors Street Grading. Concrete
or flag Walks. Curbs. Cutters. Etc.
ri sa1a w-To<t Tstteu~alis, u. r.
Perth Amboy References
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-01

Pad the classified ads. on page T.
EVENING NEWS covers the Held.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-12-28
TRAIN WRECKER CAUGHT.
Robert Mack. COlOred, Held on Charge
OF Attempting to Wreck Train.

Robert Mack. colored, was captured
at Mayesville Tuesday night, where he
had gone to see his wife, after an alb
sence Of practically three months,
during which time the charge of at
tempting to wreck an A. G. L. pas
senger train near Mayesville on Sep
tember 25th was being held against
him, waiting his return.
Mack was captured by the town au-
thorities and lodged in Jail here. 1t is
stated that he made several attempts
to wreck trains by placing crossties on
the tracks, all of his attempts being
unsuccessful, however. He was final
ly caught in the act, it is stated, and
made his escape before he could be
captured. He returned home. how
ever, to spend Christmas with his
wife, but instead spent it in the coun-
ty Jail.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-12-28
SUMTER NEGRO RELEASED.
Alexander Cousar, in Jail for InvOIun-
tary Manslaughter, Freed by Cover
nor.

Alexander COusar, cOlored, who is
now serving a three year sentence on
the charge Of involuntary manslaugh-
ter, for which he was convicted sew
eral years ago, was one Of .ose Civ
en- a Christmas pardon by Governor
Blease, but as the necessary papers
have not made their appearance Cou-
sar is still in Jail awaiting their ar
rival.
Cousar is very sick at present, but
he was one Of the happiest colored
persons in the city when he was told
that his name was among those who
had been granted Christmas pardons
by the Governor. Sheriff Epperson
and Jailer Owens are very anxious to
ALLOW the sick man to go, but are DOW
erless to act until the proper papers
arrive.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-12-28
BLEASE URGES DONAGHEY.
isut Arkansas Governor Can't Eat
Christmas Dinner with South Car.
Gilman.

Columbia, Dec. "a Gov. Blease
last week telegraphed Governor DON
aghey, Of Arkansas, to come and take
Christmas dinner with him, but the
Arkansas Governor replied that he
couldn't leave that State, for the con-
vfct contractors had their guns train
ed on him, and he had to stay ana
watch them. Governor Blease's tele-
gram to Governor Donaghey read as
follows: "Come and eat dinner with
me Christmas Day. insist" To
which the Arkansas Governor replied
as follows: Thank you ever so much,
Governor, but the cOnvicts' contrac-
tors batteries are trained on me and
I must watch their guns"
1t will be recalled that Governor
Donaghey sprang into the limelight by
pardoning or paroling $50 convicts IN
one day, giving as his reason that he
intends to break up the convicts lease
!syteH, and dascribipg the s9r ps jls
dens OF horror. f's%
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-12-28
YOUNG MAN KILLED HIMSELF.
SAM BCRK. SON OF w. l.. BURK
OF PRIVATE'ER, FATALLY
SHOOTS HIMSELF WITH
PARLOR RIFLE.
Was Demonstrating the ImpossibiIity
of Rifles Firing from Half-cock
Position When Fatal Shot Was Dis
charged-Accident Tuesday in
Public Road.

Sam l.. Burk, the 2O-year old son
of Mr.. William l.. Burk Of the Priva-
teer section of this county, accidental
ly shot and killed himself while DEM
onstrating to friends the impossibility
OF a parlor rifle. which he was car
rying, being discharged from the DO
sition Of half-cock. The accident oc.
CURED in the public road in front
Mr.. w. 0. Gains residence in the
vateer section about II o'clock y &
day, death following almost ne
diately after the bullet wour as in
hicted.
Younk Burk and q number Of
friends were out hunting at the time.
He was showing his friends that the
rifle could not shoot when it was
half-cockeA when che weapon in some
way was discharged. The bullet
struck him in the neck just under the
chin ranging upward. Death follow
cd about twenty minutes afterwards.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-12-28
SELF INSURANCE.
McNiaster Says it Has Proven Success
full in South Carolina.

Columbia, Dec. 24.-Insurance Com
missioner McMaster says, in his
| annual report. that form of insur-
ance which has grown to consider
able proportions in recent years is
that of corporations or persons en-
gagged in the same or similar lines of
industry, to insure each other and ap-
point common attorney who would
levy assessments and pay the losses.
Such concerns are called interinsur-
ers. They are not Incorporated and
their financial standing is simply that
of membership.
But as the plan his been highly
successful and has given the insIr-
ance at cost, such citizens or indus
tries in South Carolina as wish to OBJ
tain such insurance should be given
the opportunity" says the commits
sioner.
He recommends that a measure to
this end be passed by the general as
sembly after pointing out that the Ma
tional Association OF Insurance Com
m'ssioners, after having considered
this matter f"- several years, has pro-
posed bill for the regulation Of this
form Of insurance. The bill recon-
mended by the national association
provides that individuals, partnerships,
and corporations may be authorized TO
exchange reciprocal insurance con
tracts with each other or with indi-
viduals,, partnerships and corpora
tions Of other States and countries.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-12-28
COMPULSORY EDUCATION ISSUE
Swearinggen Says Hall Bill is Full OF
HOies-Blease win Veto Any Meas
ure on Subject.

Columbia, Dec. 22.-"It is too full
OF holes to be discussed" was the
statement made by ]. E. Swearingen,
State superintendent of education,
when asked for an expression as to
the compulsory education bill that
Senator Hall will introduce at the
next session Of the general assembly.
In 1910 Mr.. Swearingen submitted a
bill to the house and senate but it
never came to vote. The bill pro-
vided for local option, compulsory
education law. Each county in the
state was given the right to vote on
the question.
Ii is very probable that compulsory
education will consume some time in
both houses this year.
The governor has made the posi-
tive statement that he will veto any
compulsory bill passed by the legis-
lature.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-12-28
CHRISTMAS SERVICES HELD.
Day FHttingly Observed at St. Anne's
Catholic Church by Three Masses.

Christmas was fittingly celebrated
in ST. Anne's Catholic Church by three
masses. Rev. Father Louis E. Forde,
the regular pastor, officiated at each
mass.
The first mass was celebrated at 6
O'Clock in the morning and was what
is known in Catholic circles as high
mass. The feature OF this high mass
celebration was the magnificent rem
dition Of Won La Haches High Mass
of Peace" by select choir compos-
ed of well known local talent in. which
ths cheir. of~ st -Anna- vas assisted by
a number OF ladies and gentlemen
from churches OF the protestant faith
1t Is seldom that such high class vo-
cal and instrumental music is heard
in Sumter, and the fortunate attend
ants at this early Christmas worship
We're delighted indeed. 1t is of course
beyond the ability Of an ordinary
writer TO do justice to the splendid
artistic rendition of such difficult mu-
sical combinations as "Von La Haches
High Mass Of Peace" and "Leonards
Mass the latter of which was surg
at the seven and ten o'clock low mass
es..
Those composing the choir which
reflected such great credit on the
Game Cock City, are as follows:
Miss Annie Teicher, Organist.
Miss Isadora Teicher, Violionist
Mrs. VIM. Bultman, Miss Francesl,a
Teicher, and Miss Georgia Beetham,
sopranos; Mrs. l.. B. DuRant, alto; Mr..
II. w. Bennett and DR.. Carl Epps, ten
ors, and Mr.. G. NJ. Hurst, base.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-12-28

X. B. Gaskins, OF Wealthy Family.
Shoots Himself.

Savannah, Ga. Dec. 24-R b. GAS
kins, of Nashville, Ga. one of South
Georgia's wealthiest families, COM
mtted suicide to-day by shooting him.
self twice through the head. Ga.skin's
death is the climax Of q series Of SEN
satiOns in which he has figured re-
Gently. Yesterday the State Court of
Appeals confirmed a sentence of six
years imposed by Judge w. +. Thomas
upon Gaskins Tor firing several shots
from his auton obile at Judge Bu3e,
of the City Court Of Nashville. When
Gaskins was told of the decision this
morning he declared he would never
serve the sentence. h was under
$40, 900 bond
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-12-28
CAPTURED AT TIMMONsvILLE.
George Roe, Wanted for Larceny, Ar
rested by Town Officials.

George Roe, colored, who is wanted
in this city on the charge of larceny.
was arrested Christmas Day in Tim
monsville by the town authorities of
that place and held until Sheriff Ep-
person could send some one there to
take charge Of him and bring him
on to Sumter.
Roe was located at Timmonsville
some time ago and the authorities
there notified to arrest him and hold
him for the Sumter county officials.
lie is wanted here on the charge Of
larceny. He is also out on bond on
another charge for the same offense.
Roe was captu, ed once last year by
Sam Washington, a colored detective,
but secured the aid Of friends and
through their help overpowered the
Washington negro and escaped. La
ter he was caught with bag of
chickens ~ RL.u! policeman Sam
Newman, but managed to escape,
leaving the chickens in Mr.. Newman's
hands. Later 1t was discovered that
the chickens had been stolen and they
We're returned 10 the owner
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-12-28
SUMTER. s O., SATURDAY DECEMBER 49, 1912

moment. however, they received or
degs to remain with the colors. These
orders still are in force and give Rus
sa a margin Of 100000 veterans. Aus
tria mobilization consisted in the
calling Of young men to the colors.
The Balkan peace delegates are Sc
rene as to the outcome Of their dele
cations with Turkey, but are watching
Austria with some concern. If she re-
fuses to demObilize the allies short
ly may ask the reason for the delay.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-12-28

Atlanta. Ga Dec. 25.-More than
200 patients---shot. cut. bruised burn
ed and injured otherwise--were re-
ceived BY the hospitals here to-day as
a result OF the celebration OF Christi
mas with fireworks. pistols and other
noise-msking devices. None of the
injuries were serious.
facr Crash In Atlanta-Two White
Men Injurcd--Onc Expected tn Die.
Atlanta. Ca Dec 25.-Two white
men were injured. one perhaps fatally.
and several negroes were hurt In a
race clash here this afternoon in
which score of persons participated.
The injured white men are Ed Tum-
lin. boiiermaker. cut In legs and back.
unconscious: Emmett Howe. tinsmith.
cut In lungs and back.
Physicians said tonight that .Tum-
lin probably would not live until morn
Ing. Howe II Is thought. will survive
his injuries.
S<cttnHolSs VI the nuHDeT OF negro
20 receiving minor Injuries vary from
three TO eight. None Of the negroes
Was captured. they having been dis
pcrsed by the white men before the
police reserves. who were called out
as a result OF the clash. at Glenn and
McDaniels streets. arrived on the
scene.
Witnesses OF the trouble told the
police that the clash resulted from
trouble when n white man attempted
to purchase whiskey from negro
who was said to be running a blind
tiger"
Tumiin was stabbed and Knocked
To the ground. then attacked further
with large pocket knives. according to
the information gathered by the po-
lice. Howe was similarly attacked.
Neither the white man nor the negro
fetween whom tho trouble started
las been captured by the police.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-12-28

Editor Leon NJ. Green left last
night for his old home at Sumter,
where he will spend the Christmas
holidays. He will then go to Columbia
for the session of the Legislature,
where he viii take up his duties as
secretary to Lieut-Gov Smith, who
is also president of the Senate. This
position Mr.. Green filled the last
session OF the legislature and with
such ability that Gov. Smith prevailed
on him to again take up the work
while the law makers are in session
Mr.. Green will keep in touch with The
Intelligencer during this time, sending
in the doings Of the house and senate,
as well as other news. Upon the ad-
journment of >the legislature, Mr.
Green will return to Anderson and
again take up his duties as editor of
The Intelligencer.-And Intelli-
gencer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-12-28
GREAT FOR SOUTH CAROLINA.
Corn and Cotton Best Yet-Manufac-
turc's Wonderful Growth.

Columbia, Dec. "a THE people Of
South Carolina" said Commissioner
watson, as he sat at his desk, look
ing over the figures from the State
census of manufacturing for the year
1912, which had just come from the
adding machine, have more sub
stantial reasons for genuine rejoicing
at this glad season of the year than
ever before in their history"
"The world knows how the agricul-
tural production of this little State
grew in the decade between 1900 and
1910, from $51,S24,OOO to s141,-
$4,000 (season of 1909)-a wonder
full increase Of practically S9O,OOO,OOO.
None Of us yet knows exactly what
has been accomplished this year, but
we have raised nearly 100000 more
bushels Of corn this year than ever
In the history Of the State, and the
cotton crop while not so large as that
of last year will undoubtedly bring to
the farmer more money than the
bumper crop did, not to mention other
crops. The final figures for 1912 are
not ready yet, but recalling the great
increase in the value of this seasons
tobacco crop and other advances 1t is
safe to say that the farmer has never
Jared so we'll"
Now what Of manufacturing, that
other vital phase of the Common
wealth's economic life? In 1900 all the
capital invested in manufacturing Of
all kinds was $44.O55,OOO and the VAL
ue OF manufactured products was
$55.33S.000. BY 1909 the value Of
the product value had increased to
$113.236, 900. In 1911 the capital In
vested has jumped to $130,4S1,627
and the value Of the product to $117,-
s49,3S5. These figures before me for
this great year of 1912, show a total
OF capital invested amounting to
s142.5S4,060. In other words there
has been an actual increase of capital
invested of S12,189,467, and Of value
OF manufactured product OF $6,644,-
675. The actual increase of value Of
manufactured product over 1909,
when the Federal census was taken, is
represented by the magnificent total
of 1,32S,060. There certainly ought
to be plenty of cause for rejoicing in
the conditions that are reflected in
those figures. The details by indus
tries and by counties will be given in
my forthcoming annual report.